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Build a savings plan that actually gets you there.

Set a target home price and timeline, and see exactly how much to save each month to hit your down payment goal.

Inputs

Target home price.
Target down payment percentage (with presets: 3%, 5%, 10%, 20%, or custom).
Current savings already set aside.
Target purchase date (or months from now).

How it works

Down payment goal = target home price × down payment %.
Remaining needed = down payment goal − current savings.
Monthly savings needed = remaining needed ÷ months until target date.
Optional: flip the inputs — enter what you can save monthly and get back an estimated purchase date instead.

What you'll see

The dollar amount you need to save each month to hit your goal by your target date.

Remember to budget for closing costs and reserves separately — see the Closing Cost Estimator and the article How Much Money Do You Really Need to Buy a Home?

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