What is the minimum down payment that a lender will normally require?
The minimum down payment will vary according to your credit-worthiness. It can be as low as 10 percent, and as high as 50 percent. Generally French banks are stricter with overseas borrowers, requiring a higher percentage down payment and a shorter payoff period than they might grant to a French borrower. The average buyer can count on a down payment of at least 20 percent. 21.
