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Jump Start Your Down Payment Savings!


According to data released by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Americans can expect an estimated average refund of $2,840 this year when filing their taxes. This is down slightly from the average refund of $2,895, last year.

Tax refunds are often thought of as ‘extra money’ that can be used toward larger goals; for anyone looking to buy a home in 2018, this can be a great jump start toward a down payment!

Many first-time buyers believe that a 20% down payment is required to qualify for a mortgage. Programs from the Federal Housing Authority (FHA), Freddie Mac, and Fannie Mae all allow for down payments as low as 3%, with Veterans Affairs Loans allowing many veterans to purchase a home with 0% down.

If you are a first time home buyer and you want to start your down payment savings with your tax refund check this year, how close would you be to a 3% down payment? In the state of Florida alone, an average tax refund of $2,800 would be 46% of the 3% needed for down payment on your first home. You are almost half way there. If you want to become a home owner in 2018, now is the time to buckle down and save.

Saving for a down payment can seem like a daunting task. But the more you know about what’s required, the more prepared you can be to make the best decision for you and your family! This tax season, your refund could be your key to homeownership!

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