Couple in front of house for sale sign
Many prospective buyers are putting down less than 20% for a home purchase, according to ZIllow.
  • Our family of four is buying a house in Austin, Texas, in 2024.
  • Despite enticing alternatives, a fixed-rate mortgage remains the best option for us.
  • Alternative mortgages are getting more popular but present too much risk and long-term costs for us.

The current economy has many hopeful homebuyers searching for a way to save on their mortgages.

However, the classic option may still be the best for many of us.