down payment

The home loan that lets first-time buyers put as little as 3 percent down

… In New York City banks often require you to put at least 20 … for many However some programs allow qualified firsttime buyers to put down far lessas little as 3 percent For … to pull together the funds for a down payment a SONYMA loan could be the answer … What are the available down payments … …

By Evelyn Battaglia |April 22, 2025 - 10:30AM

Co-ops

How first-time buyers can apply for up to $100,000 in down payment assistance

By Celia Young |February 3, 2025 - 3:00PM

Hochul addresses a crowd of elected officials, union leaders, and other audience members at her State of the State address on Tuesday, Jan. 15th.

Rent

Hochul takes aim at institutional housing investors and rent-fixing software in State of the State

By Celia Young |January 15, 2025 - 11:15AM

Co-ops

Need a mortgage to buy a NYC co-op? Your rate is not the only thing to consider

… Buying real estate in New York City is very different from buying … in NYC moved their mortgage department to the Midwest What was once a smooth and easy process became an uphill …

By Mimi OConnor |February 17, 2023 - 2:30PM

Negotiating + Financing

What are some tips for buying a NYC co-op or condo when mortgage rates are rising?

By Teri Karush Rogers |September 26, 2022 - 1:30PM

Non-Traditional Buyers

10 first-time buyer grants, loans, and programs available to New Yorkers

… when it comes to borrowing other peoples money and that can involve fees penalties and in the worst case scenario losing your apartment if you default on payments to a lender … the State of New York Mortgage Agency is available to help renters buy in the city primarily apartments below the …