Study estimates well-qualified conventional borrowers are among the most likely to miss the lowest available rates, reinforcing a broader trend in mortgage shopping
Bankrate index highlights shifting leverage, rising inventory, and regional splits
Cooling gains may ease buyer strain, but inflation-adjusted declines and regional splits complicate outlook for LOs and borrowers
One in six aspiring home owners have given up over the past five years.
Bankrate survey finds 50% of Americans who’ve applied for a loan or financial product since March 2022 have been denied.
Weekly 30-year fixed rate was up about a quarter percentage point.
