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1 month ago | billingsgazette.com | Maya Dollarhide

Throughout history, women have had to push to achieve parity with men in many arenas. And financing a home purchase is no different. From not being able to sign for their own loans to outnumbering single male buyers, here is a recent history overview of the changes and trends that helped shape mortgage financing and home buying opportunities for women. Women and mortgages in the 1960sBefore a woman could borrow to buy a home, she had to be able to own a home.

1 month ago | arcamax.com | Maya Dollarhide

Throughout history, women have had to push to achieve parity with men in many arenas. And financing a home purchase is no different. From not being able to sign for their own loans to outnumbering single male buyers, here is a recent history overview of the changes and trends that helped shape mortgage financing and home buying opportunities for women. Women and mortgages in the 1960sBefore a woman could borrow to buy a home, she had to be able to own a home.

1 month ago | komonews.com | Maya Dollarhide

Key takeawaysWomen have faced discrimination in the housing and mortgage industry throughout history, but legislation such as the Equal Credit Opportunity Act and the Fair Housing Act have helped to level the playing field. As of 2024, single females represent one-fifth of all homebuyers, while single men comprise only 8%. Women still represent a smaller percent of mortgage borrowers than men, and their loans tend to be more expensive.

1 month ago | katu.com | Maya Dollarhide

The history of women and mortgagesby Maya DollarhideFri, March 14th 2025 at 3:17 PMImages by GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate

2 months ago | msn.com | Maya Dollarhide

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