White Paper
Published March 18, 2024
Mortgage Credit & Economic TrendsAs interest rates soften, pent-up demand stands poised to surge once affordability shifts. Given this environment, it's imperative to reassess your lending strategy to recognize new avenues for growth. We've examined the first-time homebuyer segment to identify credit-qualified prospects and offer insights on potential opportunity areas.
Download our white paper to deepen your understanding of first-time homebuyers and learn best practices for how to successfully identify and engage this audience to help your business drive more sustainable growth.
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