: a part of the full price paid at the time of purchase or delivery with the balance to be paid later
broadly: the first step in a process
Example Sentences
She made a 10 percent down payment on the car. We put a down payment on the house.
Recent Examples on the WebAccording to the company, the loan program specifically for Black borrowers that offers 1% down payment, free appraisal, free home warranties program, and no-cost pre-purchase home-buying counseling. Jasmine Browley, Essence, 12 Sep. 2022 The administration plans to address those concerns in the future though a program that would help residents afford a housing down payment, which is a barrier to many seeking to own a home, said Sally Martin, the director of building and housing. Lucas Daprile, cleveland, 29 Aug. 2022 In years to come, perhaps a down payment for a home. Michelle Singletary, Washington Post, 17 Aug. 2022 The monthly mortgage payment on a typical existing single-family home with a 20% down payment skyrocketed by 32% quarter-over-quarter and by nearly 50% from one year ago, according to NAR’s report. Anna Bahney, CNN, 11 Aug. 2022 Those who need rental income to qualify for the mortgage, or who apply for a jumbo loan, will need a higher down payment — up to 30 percent, Latone said. Globe Correspondent, BostonGlobe.com, 22 May 2022 The company plans a down payment of about $18.6 billion, the equivalent of about €17 billion, on that facility. Asa Fitch, WSJ, 15 Mar. 2022 For buyers who can’t afford to plunk down a 20 percent down payment — the threshold at which buyers avoid costly mortgage insurance — a shared appreciation agreement might be an option.New York Times, 18 Feb. 2022 The pair are currently house-hunting, which was made easier, thanks to the show gifting them a $200,000 check towards a down payment (in addition to a pricey Neil Lane diamond ring). Elizabeth Wagmeister, Variety, 22 Dec. 2021 See More