Congratulations! Getting married is such an exciting milestone! And while you’re planning the details of your big day, it’s also a great time to think about where you’ll start your life together. To make this part of your journey a little easier, consider buying a home as part of your wedding plans.
Buying your first home might be an option sooner than you think with the right tools!
HomeFundIt: A Down Payment Fund for Your Registry
Brohn Homes, in partnership with CMG Financial, can help lighten the financial load of purchasing a home, making your dreams a bit more within reach with HomeFundIt.
You’ve likely heard of a honeymoon fund, but a down payment fund might be new to you. Through our Buyers Club program, we offer HomeFundIt, a tool that helps you quickly build your down payment and get closer to homeownership before you even say, “I do.”
This is where this tool can make things a whole lot easier!
Why Saving for a Down Payment Feels Hard (and How We Can Help)
Owning a home is one of the most exciting and significant financial decisions you can make, and we’re here to help make that chapter of your life possible, especially when it comes to a down payment.
As first-time home buyers, buying a home can feel overwhelming when you learn about costs you weren’t prepared for, but we’re here for you. We even have resources like our Path to Home guide to help educate your journey and give you visibility into your new home budget.
One challenge that first-time homebuyers face is saving for a down payment. A down payment is an upfront payment that equals a percentage of the home’s total price. In 2024, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the median down payment for first-time buyers was 9%. The amount you contribute to your down payment can vary based on your financial situation. A down payment helps reduce the overall cost of your mortgage by lowering the loan amount and interest rate, and it also enables you to build equity.
Having a down payment can make the difference between qualifying for a home and not. Brohn Homes offers HomeFundIt to help our homeowners increase their down payment.
A Simple Way to Raise Money for Your Down Payment
HomeFundIt is an online gifting platform that helps you raise funds for a down payment, making homeownership easier and more attainable. You can even add it to your wedding registry to make it simpler for friends, family, and wedding guests to contribute to your home fund.
How Does HomeFundIt Work?
Whether you’re preapproved or not, and regardless of where you are in your homeownership journey, you can sign up for HomeFundIt. HomeFundIt is a crowdfunding platform that helps you raise funds for your down payment, making homeownership more attainable. All you need to do is register with our partner, CMG Financial, set up your campaign page, and share the designated online link with your network.
That’s exactly why HomeFundIt was created; to give you an easier, more community-supported way to save.
3 Ways to Grow Your Down Payment with HomeFundIt
Growing your down payment is easier than you think, especially when you share your HomeFundIt link for celebrations like weddings, birthdays, holidays, or other special occasions. Our tool makes donating simple for contributors, enabling them to give via credit card online without any paperwork; they can donate up to $5,000.
HomeFundIt is one way to raise money for your home, but what if we told you that you could also earn funds while shopping at some of your favorite stores? The UpIt program makes this possible when you shop at select stores.
Boost Your Down Payment While You Shop
When you register with the HomeFundIt platform, you’ll get a unique code through the UpIt feature to use for your own purchases or share with family and friends to earn contributions from their shopping. Perfect for last-minute wedding essentials for your big day! With over 1,000 participating online retailers, including Target, Walmart, and Home Depot, it’s a quicker and more enjoyable way to reach your down payment goals.
Get Your Contributions Matched—Up to $2,000
To help first-time homebuyers afford a home, CMG matches donations, giving two dollars for every dollar raised, up to $2000. This amount goes directly toward your house and does not need to be paid back. It’s an extra way to give you a head start on reaching your new home goal.
What Makes a HomeFundIt Campaign Successful?
HomeFundIt aims to help you earn your down payment, but only if you fully leverage sharing it within your network. Here are some best practices to maximize your campaign’s success:
Start Your Journey Toward Homeownership with Confidence
Homeownership should be an exciting milestone in your life, just as getting married is. HomeFundIt is just one of the many resources we offer to our Brohn homeowners to help them buy a home in Texas and make the process a little less stressful.
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About Brohn Homes
Brohn Homes has been building thoughtfully designed homes across Texas for more than 20 years. Founded in Austin, we’re committed to making homeownership more attainable without compromising quality, comfort, or care. From intentional floorplans to inclusive pricing and lasting craftsmanship, we build more than just houses. We build places Texans are proud to call home.
Built for Texans. Backed by Heart.