as a retired male can I use my ira funds to purchase a owner occupancy home
The IRS allows an individual to withdraw up to $10,000 from a single IRA account for the purpose of a down payment on a home. If you are married, you can take double the advantage of this offer. Both you and your spouse can with $10,000 each from an IRA for a down payment, if you meet a few requirements.irst-timers can take advantage of these accounts to pull out money penalty-free when the money is used for a down payment. Most financial advisors will tell you that it is not a good idea to tap into retirement funds for a home purchase.