Homebuyers in the top 10 U.S. states with the highest median down payment for a home purchase had to pay more than double the median for the country in the first quarter of 2024. California, Massachusetts, and Hawaii were the states with the highest down payments in the United States, with median deposits for a home purchase exceeding * U.S. dollars. Nationwide, the median down payment was approximately * U.S. dollars. The rapid house price increase since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, has led to homebuyers needing to set aside a larger deposit. Additionally, a higher down payment allows borrowers to secure lower monthly payments.
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