Housing and Economic Research
Original research and analysis on housing trends, the economy and the mortgage market
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Research Brief | September 28, 2022
Among Aging Adults, Inequalities Affect Long-Term Financial Outlook
Many adults age 55 and older live in a healthy financial situation and are confident about the future. However, inequalities exist for renters and non-White adults. More
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Research Brief | September 21, 2022
Housing Sentiment in the Third Quarter of 2022
In the third quarter of 2022, consumer’s confidence in the housing market and their likelihood to buy or refinance a home declined. More
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Research Brief | September 8, 2022
Co-Borrowing Is on the Rise for First-Time Homebuyers
An increasing percentage of young first-time homebuyers are relying on support from older generations, including their parents, to afford a home. More
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Research Brief | August 22, 2022
How Higher Prices Have Changed Housing Costs, Consumer Spending Plans
In the past 12 months, rising inflation has impacted consumers’ household spending, rent prices and future financial plans. More
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Research Brief | August 17, 2022
What Do Borrowers Do When a Mortgage Application Is Denied?
Although the housing finance industry may understand the basic denial causes, discovering how applicants respond after a denial can inspire potential solutions to increase the pool of approved applications going forward. More
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Forecast | July 20, 2022
Quarterly Forecast: Market Slowdown will Continue as High Rates and Prices Exacerbate Affordability Challenges
Rising mortgage rates and house price appreciation will continue driving a slowdown in the single-family purchase market. Homebuyer demand will moderate, rebalancing from the hot housing market of the last two years to a more normal pace of activity. More