First-Time Homebuyers Get Denied | Raleigh News

Raleigh News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 30, 2026 · 2m

First-time homebuyers are getting shafted by the mortgage system, with new Fed data revealing primary residence applications are denied more often than investment or second-home loans—even though those buyers typically have stronger finances. Rising rates add insult to injury, pushing monthly payments higher and worsening debt-to-income ratios. Until policy changes come, aspiring homeowners face a rigged game where even small economic shifts can completely block their path to owning a home. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on…