Unlike subprime loans that were subjected to minimal underwriting standards in the runup to the housing crash and 2007-09 Great Recession, UWM’s zero-down loans have to meet criteria set by mortgage giant Freddie Mac.
Source: Inman News
UWM’s 0-down loans a hit with buyers, worry consumer advocates
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