down-payments

Astoria Federal says it believes jumbo-loan borrowers pose less risk than other borrowers because they can demonstrate ample income and often opt for hefty down-payments.

Housing: Is It Time to Buy? M.P. McQueen 2011

And as these funds are down-payments tied to services to be rendered they are better described as compensation rather than "subsidies".

Bolden Visits JSC - NASA Watch 2009

China imposed further tightening measures on the country's residential property market in late January, including more limits on home purchases and another increase in down-payments for second home purchases, highlighting Beijing's determination to rein in overly fast property price rises.

Shimao Net Rises 33% on China Property Boom Polly Hui 2011

The government has sought to cool the property market through measures such as higher minimum down-payments and an outright ban on purchases of second and third homes in some cities where property prices have risen quickly.

CCB Net Profit Jumps 31% 2011

Government measures have included higher minimum down-payments and bans on purchases of second and third homes in some cities where property prices have risen quickly.

China Construction Bank Posts 16% Profit Rise 2011

Since April 2010, China has launched a raft of measures to curb property prices, including higher down-payments, limits on the number of residences people can own, the introduction of a property tax in some cities and the construction of low-income housing.

Beijing to Keep Tight Grip on Property Sector 2011

Astoria Federal says it believes jumbo-loan borrowers pose less risk than other borrowers because they can demonstrate ample income and often opt for hefty down-payments.

Five Signs That Say 'Buy' 2011

China introduced a slew of tightening measures for the property market in late January, including more limits on home purchases and another increase in down-payments for second-home purchases, highlighting Beijing's determination to rein in overly fast rises in property prices.

Wharf Plans to Ramp Up China Investment Polly Hui 2011

The Republican's GSE amendment calls for repealing Freddie Mac's and Fannie Mae's affordable-housing mandate, requiring the companies to shrink their mortgage portfolios, lowering their loan limits and increasing down-payments for home loans.

Jerry Chautin: Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae Must Marry, Shrink and Change 2010

The central government has moved to restrict speculation in the housing market by requiring higher down-payments and mortgage rates for many home buyers, limiting purchases by nonresidents and accelerating construction of affordable housing.

China Property Prices Fall 2010