Giving Your Kids A Down Payment Is Usually A Gift, But These In-Laws Made It A $300K 'Business Transaction.' For Dave Ramsey, It's A Nightmare

What started as a helping hand quickly turned into something much more complicated for one couple trying to buy a home. Lacey, a caller from Seattle, said on the recent “The Ramsey Show” that her in-laws helped with a $300,000 down payment, but the strings attached have created tension, financial stress, and constant interference. She and her husband thought they were getting a boost into homeownership. Instead, they found themselves stuck in a deal that feels less like family support and more like a bu ...