 TITLE: Can You Buy a House With a Personal Loan? CONTENT: Other Ways to Pay for a House\n-----------------------------\nIf you're having a hard time finding what you need to finance a home, there are plenty of options, including loans, programs and grants, that can make it easier to achieve your goal.\nIf you're a veteran or buy a home in a rural area, for instance, you may be able to get a loan with no money down through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Some conventional mortgage lenders may accept down payments as low as 3%, and the Federal Housing Administration offers loans with a 3.5% down payment.\nIf your income is considered low or moderate, you may qualify for a grant from the nonprofit National Homebuyers Fund. The grant can be worth up to 5% of your loan amount to help you cover the down payment, and you never have to pay it back. You can also check to see if there are down payment assistance programs in your state. END