2 results for "first-time-buyers"

Investment

Mortgage Denials: The Hidden Cost of Higher Rates

Mortgage denial rate hit 15.1% in 2024, up from 12.2% in 2021. What this means for buyers, lenders, and the housing market ahead.

CNBC Real Estate|3 days ago

Housing Market

Home Purchase Loans Plunge to 12-Year Low: Affordability Crisis Worsen

With 581,000 purchase loans in Q1 2026, a 19% quarterly drop marks the lowest since 2014. Nearly every metro saw declines—what comes next?

Realtor.com News|11 days ago