### Question
What is the definition of 0-down?


### Answer
The definition of **0-down** is as follows in *38 U.S.C. § 3729*:

> a downpayment, if any, of less than 5 percent of the total purchase price or construction cost of the dwelling

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 3729*
  - Heading: **PART III-READJUSTMENT AND RELATED BENEFITS > CHAPTER 37-HOUSING AND SMALL BUSINESS LOANS > SUBCHAPTER III-ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS**

