Program to Help Home Buyers With Down Payments Nears EndUSA Today, August 27, 2008 In a few weeks, a financing option used by nearly 20% of new home buyers to build a down payment will go away, making it harder for many people to afford homes. It's a loophole in the Federal Housing Administration rules that let builders and other home sellers channel money through a charity to help buyers cover their down payment. For entire article, go to: http://www.usatoday.com/money/economy/housing/2008-08-26-builder-incentives-new-homes_N.htm
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