{"id":2094018,"date":"2025-06-12T06:27:24","date_gmt":"2025-06-12T06:27:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/livingsitges.com\/?p=2094018"},"modified":"2026-03-31T12:36:43","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T10:36:43","slug":"buying-a-home-without-a-down-payment-is-it-possible","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/grupliving.vayabits.com\/en\/buying-a-home-without-a-down-payment-is-it-possible\/","title":{"rendered":"Buying a home without a down payment: Is it possible?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Purchasing a home without a down payment can be challenging these days, but it’s not impossible. It’s most common that if you don’t have the savings to pay for the home you want upfront, you’ll need to apply for a mortgage from the bank. In that case, the bank is likely to ask for 20% of the appraised amount and only finance 80% of the property’s value.<\/p>\n

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So, is there any chance the bank won’t ask for a down payment for the home? How can this be achieved? Are there any aids to cover the purchase costs and the mortgage of the property?<\/p>\n

How to Get a Down Payment for a Home? Buying a Home Without a Down Payment: Is it Feasible?<\/p>\n

There are three mortgages for buying bank-owned properties that offer buyers 100% financing, but only for properties owned by banks. However, the bank will still ask for a down payment to prove your solvency.<\/p>\n

Thus, buying a home without a down payment is possible, but not easy. If you set your mind to it, there are several options for achieving this:<\/p>\n

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  1. Acquire a bank-owned property: Banks are usually interested in disposing of these properties, so there’s a good chance you can get 100% or 90% of the mortgage through this route.<\/li>\n
  2. Obtain an appraisal higher than the purchase price: In this case, the bank may provide you with more money than you actually need to buy the home, so they would lend you the entire amount needed.<\/li>\n
  3. Negotiate with the bank: Some people turn to intermediaries or financial experts who are well-versed in the real estate sector and can negotiate with a bank to obtain 100% financing. Another option is to present additional solvency guarantees, such as collateral, high income, or job stability.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Assistance for Buying a Home Without a Down Payment:<\/p>\n

    Fortunately, in some regions of Spain, young people under 35 have additional assistance to buy a home without a down payment. These aids aim to facilitate property acquisition with a mortgage but with easier financing.<\/p>\n

    Currently, there are aids in Andalusia, Catalonia, Madrid, Murcia, and the Balearic Islands. The “My First Home” program in the Community of Madrid, for example, allows young people to obtain up to 95% of the mortgage, thus reducing the amount of savings they need to contribute when making the purchase.<\/p>\n

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    Source: Habitaclia News<\/p>\n

    Article by Living Sitges<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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