MeridianLink, Inc. (NYSE: MLNK), a leading provider of modern software platforms for financial institutions and consumer reporting agencies, today announced the results of a nationwide survey of more than 1,000 Americans about consumer behavior and expectations during the mortgage lending process. The survey found that a third (31%) of Americans are less confident in their ability to afford a home today compared to five years ago, and a majority of consumers (55%) expect mortgage rates to continue rising through the end of 2023. Lack of knowledge may be a factor too, as a fifth of Americans (22%) reported not understanding the mortgage process at all.
A Third of Americans are Less Confident They Can Afford a Home Compared to Five Years Ago, According to MeridianLink Survey
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