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FHA currently requires a minimum down payment of 3% from home buyers and beginning January 1, 2009, FHA will increase the requirement to 3.5%. If you are in the process of purchasing a home in Colorado Springs, the loan must close by December 31, 2008 in order to fall under the current guidelines (3% down payment). […]