The struggle is real for Americans seeking to buy their first home. Saving for a down payment still holds the number 1 spot for obstacles when looking to purchase a home. Let’s face some of the facts:

70% of renters cite the down payment as a greater barrier to home ownership than debt, job security and qualifying for a mortgage
20% down payment on a home costs more than two-thirds of the U.S. median household annual income
One in five renters now say they have no interest in ever owning a home
Almost 40 million Americans “live in housing they cannot afford”

More often than not, anyone reading the above statistics won’t be that shocked because they were once a part, know someone who is, or are currently a part of those statistics. For those able to relate in any way, shape, or form, what you choose to do next is CRUCIAL. Don’t throw in the towel just yet because there are options for aspiring home owners unable to save for a down payment:

There are approximately 2,400 down payment assistance programs available for aspiring homeowners all over the US. and 70% of middle-class Americans are unaware!