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Its free cash flow is forecast to be very strong this year, driven by large down-payments on defense contracts, the company added.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

With the combined funds, it plans to relaunch an expired post-tornado program that helps people make down-payments on homes.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 18, 2023

But critics say more should also be done to curb domestic speculation, including requiring larger down-payments for investment properties.

From Reuters • Apr. 21, 2022

The court documents allege that Mosby used the money for down-payments on two separate vacation homes in Florida.

From Fox News • Jan. 14, 2022

You can download software that will help you prepare tax return forms, plan next year's taxes, calculate interests and down-payments on your loans.

From The Online World by De Presno, Odd