OJO Labs’ latest homebuyer survey found that Black homebuyers were three times more likely to have a credit score below 660, which inhibits access to down payment assistance programs and agent support.
Source: Inman News
Low credit scores are biggest barrier for women, minority buyers
Published in borrowing, credit scores, creditworthiness, first-time homebuyers, homebuyer assistance, Mortgage, mortgage rates, mortgages and OJO Labs
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