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How much should you put down on your first home?

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How much should you put down on your first home?

There's no universal right answer, it comes down to what you value more: a lower monthly payment or the chance to earn more by keeping money in the market. Bankrate Housing Market Analyst Jeff Ostrowski breaks down the tradeoff, and why you may not need 20% down. Have a homebuying question? Drop it in the comments, we may answer it next.

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