A down payment is the initial upfront portion of the total amount due on a property purchase. It is typically paid in cash, representing a percentage of the property's value.
Initial equity refers to the amount of down payment made by a buyer when purchasing a property. Initial equity does not include appreciation, mortgage amortization, or transaction costs.
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