Now days, you need least 20% down payment to get a loan. You can ask seller for little help but it is hard to get a loan if you don’t have good credit score, job history, etc.

He’s right, FHA requires 3% total contributions. at least 2.25% of that have to be down payment and the other .75 can go to costs. Try and get a seller to conceed their 3% towards costs if you choose this route.

Some people will tell you not to buy a home unless you have 20% down and some will tell you that that money is better left in savings or investments since you wouldnt see it again until you sold the home. Personally, I think the FHA is a great way to buy a first home and carry interest rates right now around 5.25-5.75%

Know though, that all FHA loans require mortgage insurance (usually .5% of the loan amount amortized annually) and a large escrow desposit for taxes, insurance and mortgage insurance.

Hope some of that helps.

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FHA 3%-5% = $5,250.00 – $8,750.00
Normal 20% = $35,000.00

Aim for 20%, but look in to FHA and remember closing costs are separateand to budget for them.