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Down payment

Definition

The part of a home's price you pay upfront in cash; the rest is financed with a mortgage. A larger down payment means a smaller loan and, often, better terms.

Example

A 10% down payment on a $350,000 home is $35,000, leaving a $315,000 mortgage.

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