Down payment work sheetUse this work sheet to track savings toward a down payment. 11 ways to come up with a down paymentPay off your plastic.Ladder CDs to boost savings.Use special programs.Tap your IRA.Borrow from your 401(k).Get a gift.Ask for a raise.Get a second job.Look for lost loot in the form of expired savings bonds or old savings accounts.Get an appraisal.Auction off unwanted items.Calculate how much to save per monthHow much do you need for a down payment? $_____________ Down payment:$________ / 2 months = $_______ to save per month.Down payment:$________ / 4 months = $_______ to save per month.Down payment:$________ / 6 months = $_______ to save per month.Down payment:$________ / 8 months = $_______ to save per month.Down payment:$_______ / 10 months = $_______ to save per month.Down payment:$_______ / 12 months = $_______ to save per month.Track your savingsMonth 1:$ __________ Month 2:$ __________ Month 3:$ __________ Month 4:$ __________ Month 5:$ __________ Month 6:$ __________ Month 7:$ __________ Month 8:$ __________ Month 9:$ __________ Month 10:$ __________ Month 11:$ __________ Month 12:$ __________ Total annual savings:$ __________ View worksheet archive<< previous | next >> advertisementRelated Links:Interest Rate RoundupThere's no free lunch when refinancingU.S. home prices show signs of lifeRelated Articles:Save your condo communityRates near record lowRate Trend Index
Down payment work sheet