It’s no longer the exception to the rule. Rising home prices are sending first-time home buyers to their parents for help with down payments, according to Ben Eisen's recent article in Realtor.com. More than 26% of mortgage borrowers who used Federal Housing Administration-insured loans got assistance from a relative to make the down payment in the 12 months through September. This figure is up from about 22% in 2011. It comes as no surprise that mom and dad are shelling out cash and helping their adult children achieve the American Dream of homeownership. It has been going on for generations. But according to the 2018 NAR Home Buyer and Seller Generational Trends Report, it’s on the rise.
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