You might’ve heard that you have to put 20% down when buying a home—but that’s not actually true. A lot of buyers put down less, unless they’re trying to make their offer stand out.

And here’s something that could really help: down payment assistance. Most first-time buyers qualify, and the average help is around $17,000!

If you want to explore your options, talk to a trusted lender and check out downpaymentresource.com. It’s a great place to start!