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Is a bigger down payment better for seller?
Is a bigger down payment better for the seller? If so why? Why would the down payment make any difference as long as they're getting paid?
Asked By Brian | Deerfield, IL | 356 views | Buying | 10 months ago
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Robert Kieffer
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The larger down payment makes for a stronger buyer. If you are comparing a person that can barley qualify for a loan and someone who has 20% down, the likelihood that you will close is much higher with the person in a better financial situation. Think about if a small live changing event occurred during the buying process. Can the person with only 3% down afford to pay for what just happened and still close with you?
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