A down payment is the cash payment you make at closing toward the purchase of a home. For most people, you combine your down payment with a loan to cover the total purchase price of the home. Down payments are expressed as a percentage of the total purchase price. For example, a $30,000 down payment on a $300,000 home purchase would mean you ... More @Wikipedia
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