No. You generally do not need 20% down to buy a house in Florida. Twenty percent is where a conventional loan typically stops requiring PMI, not a minimum. Eligible veterans
Before you shop for a mortgage rate in Florida, understand the three costs that decide what a loan really costs you: the rate, the lender fees and third-party closing costs.
The three things to line up before you prepare to buy a home in Florida: stable employment and income, documented assets and cash reserves, and clean credit.