Most home mortgage loans in Columbia SC require little to no downpayment
Yes, you read that right. Buying a home in the greater Columbia South Carolina area requires as little as 3.5% down or NOTHING at all. There's a federal loan program that requires NO downpayment. There are local programs with downpayment assistance as well. There's even a new program that will match your downpayment 5 to 1. That's right... put $1000 down, get an additional $5000 towards your home.
Just contact the Columbia Home Buyer Team for more details. We can be reached at 800-620-1323 or by filling out the form on this website.
Here's a video about mortgage home loans and the need for little or no downpayment
Here's a direct link to this video: youtube.com/watch?v=u49XkE0aeHM&feature=related