Family of 4 excited to walk into new home

For many Baton Rouge buyers, the down payment is the part of the mortgage process that feels the most uncertain. The good news is that you do not always need 20% down to buy a home, and in many cases the amount needed is much lower than people expect. The real number depends on the…

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Guy standing with moving boxes

A lot of Baton Rouge buyers assume homeownership is off the table until they have tens of thousands of dollars saved. That belief keeps people renting longer than they may need to. In reality, many buyers use Louisiana home loans that allow 3%, 3.5%, or even 0% down, depending on the loan type and whether…

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Family of 4 opening boxes

Many buyers in Baton Rouge think a 20% down payment is always required to buy a home. This is a common myth. While a bigger down payment has its benefits, most Louisiana home loans do not demand that much upfront. Today, several loan programs make buying a home possible even with a smaller down payment.…

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