25% Down for First-Time Buyers

Best-tier pricing and the common minimum on investment and DSCR loans.

Down Payment %

25%

On a $400K Home

$100,000

Loan Amount

$300,000

Sample Price

$400,000

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25% Down · First-Time Buyers

25% Down for First-Time Buyers in Florida

For first-time buyers, 25% down is usually about pairing the loan with Florida assistance. First-time buyers qualify for Hometown Heroes and SHIP help, which can cover most of the cash to close, and a soft-pull pre-approval makes your offer credible. We line both up before you tour homes.

Twenty-five percent down earns the best-tier conventional pricing and is the common minimum on investment property and DSCR loans. It is the territory of investors and buyers who want the lowest possible rate.

On a $400,000 home, 25% down is $100,000. On a primary residence, this much equity often qualifies you for the lender's best rate tier. On a rental, 25% down is frequently the floor that DSCR and investment loans require before they will lend.

For investors, the larger down payment also strengthens the debt-service-coverage ratio that drives DSCR approval. We structure the down payment to hit the pricing or DSCR target rather than just meeting a minimum.

25% Down at a Glance

✓Best-tier conventional rate pricing on a primary home.

✓Common minimum down payment on DSCR and investment loans.

✓Strengthens the DSCR ratio for rental approvals.

✓No PMI and a low, stable monthly payment.

Read the full 25% down guide, or compare other loan types: FHA · Conventional · Florida.

25% Down Snapshot

25%Down Payment %

$100,000On a $400K Home

$300,000Loan Amount

$400,000Sample Price

How It Works

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5 min · soft credit pull only

Match Program

We shop lenders + assistance

Processing

Our team handles paperwork

Typically 14–21 days

FAQ

25% Down for First-Time Buyers Questions

Is 25% down good for first-time buyers in Florida?

Yes. First-time buyers can pair 25% down with Hometown Heroes (up to $35,000) and county SHIP grants, which often cover most of the cash needed. We map your exact cash to close and get you pre-approved first.

Why do investment properties need 25% down?

Lenders treat rentals as higher risk than owner-occupied homes, so they require more equity — usually 20% to 25%. A 25% down payment also improves the DSCR ratio, which can lower your investment loan rate. We shop the investor lenders with the lowest requirement.

Does 25% down get me a better rate?

On a primary residence, yes — most lenders give their best pricing once you cross certain equity tiers, and 25% clears them comfortably. The gain over 20% is usually small on a primary home but can be larger on an investment loan.

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Figures are illustrative only and based on a sample purchase price. APR, payments, and assistance amounts vary by credit score, loan amount, income, and market conditions. Subject to credit approval. Not a commitment to lend. NMLS# 1859012. Equal Housing Lender.