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The Mortgage Borrower Who Can’t Fail and the One Who Can’t Win
Abstract: Why do first-time buyers face higher mortgage denial rates than those buying a second house? This analysis examines the structural market forces that shape access to credit.
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https://www.stlouisfed.org/on-the-economy/2026/jun/mortgage-borrower-who-can-not-fail-one-who-can-not-win
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Provider: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
Source: On the Economy
Publication Date: 2026-06-23