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Low Down Payment Mortgages in Florida

Every path to buying with less than 5% down in Florida, compared.

Lowest
0%–3.5%
Conventional
From 3%
FHA
3.5%
VA / USDA
$0 down
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Low Down Payment Mortgages From a Florida Mortgage Broker

Low down payment mortgages let you buy with 5% down or less. Between conventional 3% programs, FHA at 3.5%, 1% down grants, and zero down VA and USDA loans, most Florida buyers have a low-down option that fits.

The right low-down loan depends on your credit and where you are buying. A 680+ score points toward 3% conventional with cancellable PMI. A 580 to 660 score usually favors FHA at 3.5%. Veterans use VA at zero down, and buyers in eligible areas use USDA at zero down.

Layering Florida down payment assistance on top of any of these can take your cash to close close to nothing. We compare every low-down path side by side so you are not guessing which is cheapest.

Low Down Payment at a Glance

Conventional from 3% down with cancellable PMI.
FHA from 3.5% down with flexible credit.
1% down grant programs and zero down VA / USDA.
Assistance stacks on top to cut cash further.

See how low down payment works by loan type: FHA · Conventional · First-Time Buyers · Florida.

Low Down Payment Snapshot
0%–3.5%Lowest
From 3%Conventional
3.5%FHA
$0 downVA / USDA
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Apply Online
5 min · soft credit pull only
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Match Program
We shop lenders + assistance
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Processing
Our team handles paperwork
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Close
Typically 14–21 days
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Low Down Payment Questions

What is the lowest down payment I can make in Florida?

Eligible veterans and USDA-area buyers can put zero down. Otherwise, 1% down grant programs and 3% conventional or 3.5% FHA are the lowest mainstream options. Stacked with assistance, your actual cash to close can be near zero. We find your lowest realistic number.

Does a low down payment mean a higher rate?

Not directly — your rate is driven mostly by credit score and loan type, not down payment. A smaller down payment does add PMI on conventional and FHA loans, which raises your monthly cost. We show the full payment so you compare honestly.

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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.