08/31/2026
20% DOWN IS OPTIONAL. STRATEGY IS NOT. 👀🏠
Everybody says, “Just put 20% down so you can avoid PMI.” But nobody stops to ask the real question: what happens to the $100,000 you just tied up in the house? 💰
On a $500,000 home, 20% down is $100,000—before closing costs. That is a big check. And for some buyers, putting every available dollar into the down payment may leave little room for savings, moving costs, repairs, paying off higher-interest debt, investing in a business, or simply breathing after closing. 😮💨
PMI is not always the enemy. Bad math is. 📉
In the example in this video, paying approximately $150 more per month for PMI instead of putting the full 20% down created a possible difference of around $75,000 over the life of the strategy.
But please hear me: that is an example—not a promise. Your outcome depends on the interest rate, loan amount, credit profile, PMI cost, loan type, how long you keep the home, how long you keep the loan, and what you do with the cash you keep. 🧮
The goal is not to avoid PMI at all costs. The goal is to choose the mortgage strategy that supports your real life, your real income, your credit, your savings, and your long-term goals. 🔑
A bank may only show you the options available in its own lane. I help you compare more than one path. With 30+ years of mortgage and real-estate experience and access to a broad network of lenders, I help first-time buyers, self-employed buyers, refinancers, and homeowners explore options around different income documentation, credit profiles, and down-payment strategies. 🏡✨
Do not let one “no,” one limited option, or an internet rule convince you that homeownership is out of reach. You deserve to see the numbers before you decide. 👏🏾
Save this for your homebuying folder. 📌
Send this to someone who thinks they need $100,000 to buy a $500,000 home. 📩
Comment PLAN for direction based on your real numbers—not guesswork. 🏠
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