Down Payment Assistance for First-Time Homebuyers | 2026 Financial Prep Series - Part 4 – 518

Nearly 80% of FHA buyers qualify for down payment assistance, yet under 17% actually use it. This episode shows first-time homebuyers how to slash big expenses, explore DPA programs, and rethink what they truly need to save. You'll learn why cutting large expenses beats skipping lattes, how self-employed and 1099 buyers can qualify with the right lending team, and why over 2,700 down payment…