as in deposit
a first payment that you make when you buy something with an agreement to pay the rest later
She made a 10 percent down payment on the car. We put a down payment on the house.
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Recent Examples of down payment
The rate on this program is certainly higher than a Fannie Mae mortgage that comes without down payment assistance.
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Jeff Lazerson, Oc Register, 24 July 2025
The city of Hartford is expanding a down payment assistance program to encourage its municipal and school employees to purchase a home in Hartford, a move the city also hopes will be attractive for recruiting to its workforce.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 16 July 2025
Many immigrants bought homes by taking advantage of federal FHA loans, which allow for low down payments of around 3.5%, and other assistance for first-time buyers.
—Sarah Moreno
july 14, Miami Herald, 14 July 2025
These challenges make a down payment feel out of reach.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
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Jeff Lazerson, Oc Register, 24 July 2025
The city of Hartford is expanding a down payment assistance program to encourage its municipal and school employees to purchase a home in Hartford, a move the city also hopes will be attractive for recruiting to its workforce.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 16 July 2025
Many immigrants bought homes by taking advantage of federal FHA loans, which allow for low down payments of around 3.5%, and other assistance for first-time buyers.
—Sarah Moreno
july 14, Miami Herald, 14 July 2025
These challenges make a down payment feel out of reach.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for down payment
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What to look for in a savings account Minimum balance requirements: Check if there's a minimum deposit to open the account or to maintain daily to avoid fees.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
8 Aug. 2025
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Next, make an initial deposit with a secure payment method, like a credit card.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
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And there is no guarantee that the Special Tribunal’s defendants will solely be Russians, Forde predicts.—
Kevin Holden Platt,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The Japanese side has said only 1% to 2% of the overall amount will be actual investment, with the rest being loans and loan guarantees.—
Sakura Murakami,
Fortune,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Down payment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/down%20payment. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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