 TITLE: Can You Use a Personal Loan as a Down Payment? CONTENT: Alternatives to Using a Personal Loan as a Down Payment\n-------------------------------------------------------\nIf you're worried you won't be able to squirrel away an adequate down payment, take heart in knowing that many people buy homes putting down much less than 20%. In fact, the median down payment for first-time homebuyers in 2019 was just 6%, according to the National Association of Realtors. Even those who don't have their target amount saved up just yet may still have options for buying a home. Consider the following personal loan alternatives. END