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Senate bill would match first-time homebuyers' savings 5-to-1

Original: New Senate bill: first-time homebuyers who save up to $10,000 would get a 5-to-1 HUD match, capped at $50,000. Homes mus

A new Senate bill proposes that first-time homebuyers who save up to $10,000 receive a 5-to-1 match from the Department of Housing and Urban Development, capped at $50,000. Eligible homes must be priced at or below the area median, and only personal savings would qualify for the match. The proposal is being discussed as a potential way to help younger buyers overcome the savings barrier to homeownership.

Why now: Housing affordability and down-payment hurdles are a major concern, so a proposal that could multiply buyers' savings draws attention.

US SenateDepartment of Housing and Urban Developmentfirst-time homebuyers

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• New Senate bill: first-time homebuyers who save up to $10,000 would get a 5-to-1 HUD match, capped at $50,000. Homes must be at or below the area median price. Only personal savings are matched. https:// thecollegeinvestor.com/89082/n… · thecollegeinvestor · 1

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