Buying a house with no money down
It’s not easy. And even if you can, it may not be a good idea.
7 min read
Dec 06, 2022
Allison Martin
Contributor, Personal Finance
EXPERTISE
- Personal finance
- Taxes
- Mortgages
- Auto loans
- Small business loans
EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s, University of South Florida
- Master’s, University of South Florida
Allison Martin is a contributor to Bankrate covering personal finance, including taxes, mortgages, auto loans and small business loans. Martin’s work began over 10 years ago as a digital content strategist, and she’s since been published in several leading outlets, including The Wall Street Journal, MSN Money, MoneyTalksNews, Investopedia, Experian and Credit.com. Martin, a Certified Financial Education Instructor (CFE), also shares her passion for financial literacy and entrepreneurship with others through interactive workshops and programs.
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