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The Great First Time Home Buyer Affordability Myth: Why Lower Rates Won't Solve It

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October 23, 2025
Stop waiting for lower rates. New 2025 YTD data reveals the First-Time Home Buyer market (60% of all purchases) has split in two. Lenders need a dual-product strategy to win.
Stop waiting for lower rates. New 2025 YTD data reveals the First-Time Home Buyer market (60% of all purchases) has split in two. Lenders need a dual-product strategy to win.
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