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  • Consumer Research | July 12, 2021

    Credit Reporting Perceptions

    According to a recent Freddie Mac survey of homeowners and renters, many Americans are confused about the impact of debt on their credit profile. More

    Credit Reporting Perceptions
  • Consumer Research | March 22, 2021

    Confidence in Housing Market High as Concerns about Finances Linger

    New Freddie Mac research shows the uncertainty renters and homeowners have about their ability to pay their rent or mortgage during the pandemic. More

  • Consumer Research | February 11, 2020

    New Survey Shows Affordability Continues to Drive Purchase and Rental Decisions

    A new Freddie Mac survey shows that affordability remains top of mind for those individuals looking to rent or purchase a home. In fact, Freddie Mac’s “Profile of Today’s Renter and Owner” shows vast majorities of both renters and homeowners believe their current living situation is the most affordable option. More

  • Consumer Research | November 21, 2019

    New Survey Shows Generation Z Ambitious Yet Realistic About Homeownership

    The dream of homeownership is alive and well within “Generation Z,” the demographic cohort following Millennials, according to a pioneering new survey from Freddie Mac. More

  • Consumer Research | June 26, 2019

    New Survey Reveals Affordability Challenges for Renters and Homeowners

    A new Freddie Mac survey of renters and homeowners shows that affordability issues continue to have profound impacts on homeowners and renters — with more than half of Americans making spending or housing changes to afford their monthly housing payment. More

  • Consumer Research | October 17, 2018

    New Research Shows Renters Continue to Find Affordability in Renting

    New research finds a large and growing segment of renters continue to believe renting is a more affordable option than owning, even as many of those same renters are feeling the squeeze of rising housing costs. More

    New Research Shows Renters Continue to Find Affordability in Renting

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