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skew Posted:

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i know the norm is about 20%, but a realtor told me that some sellers would rather a larger DP and lower bid price.

does this make any sense? isn't the point of large DP to help the buyer not the seller? ie: larger DP, lower mortage, lower monthly payments.


skew Posted:

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No one? Or is just a ridiculously moronic question? I am only checking on what i was told.

Valentinegirl Posted:

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We put a low DP and bid 10k lower than the asking price of the house. Hope this helps.

kel2004 Posted:

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I think having a big down payment makes you look like a good candidate, meaning your mortgage won't fall through and you won't have any problems getting approved for your loan. This makes you more attractive to the seller.

Misha Posted:

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Posted by kel2004

I think having a big down payment makes you look like a good candidate, meaning your mortgage won't fall through and you won't have any problems getting approved for your loan. This makes you more attractive to the seller.



That is it exactly!
swags1016 Posted:

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I was told that the reasons sellers like it is because it shows that you are more likely to get a mortage. But in this day and age if you are not selling a prior home it is rare to put down 20%

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