Exacerbating the problem is that as home prices have decreased, many lenders have increased the down-payment amount required to obtain a mortgage loan.

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But do not make the mistake of viewing this down payment as the amount of the bet you have made.

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That could mean losing her down payment - not a small amount of money.

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Lend your daughter the down payment or even the full amount.

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One of his clients who lent her grandchild money for a home down payment created a written agreement that included the loan amount, interest rate and monthly payment.

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They include raising stamp duties by five to seven percentage points, increasing down-payment requirements, and lowering the amount some home buyers are allowed to borrow relative to the value of the property they are purchasing.

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Some may still be able to obtain an FHA loan with a low down-payment requirement, but those with poor credit will likely have to put a larger amount down.

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Depending on the size of the gifts and the amount of guests, cash from a wedding can help form a down payment on a home.

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They set a goal for the amount they want to raise, which could be just enough for a down payment or the full price of a Dart.

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