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Reasons Why Millennials Are Waiting to Buy

April 10, 2017

millennial thoughts SMALLForty-two percent of millennials say they are delaying buying a home because of the December 2016 Fed interest rate hike, according to a new TransUnion survey just released last week of more than 1,200 consumers.

The Federal Reserve announced a second rate increase in March, which might be prompting even more millennials to hold off with their home buying plans, according to the survey. The federal interest rates usually serve as a benchmark for private lenders’ interest rates, TransUnion notes.

Many millennials who reported hearing about the December rate hike and that it affected their decision to go ahead with a home purchase.

Consumers may be surprised to learn that mortgage rates lately, however, have been falling. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is near its lowest average of the year, averaging 4.10 percent, according to Freddie Mac.

But millennials’ concerns may go deeper. More than 38 percent currently have subprime credit, according to TransUnion’s consumer credit database.

“Good credit is vital when shopping for a mortgage,” says Heather Battison, vice president of TransUnion. “Lenders rely on credit to assess borrowers’ riskiness and determine appropriate rates and terms for their loan. By keeping their credit strong and healthy, borrowers can position themselves for the best lowest possible rates and best possible terms.”

Yet, the TransUnion survey showed that millennials are more concerned about the costs of homeownership after they move in than their credit. Millennials expressed the most concern about how they would fund home improvements or deal with maintenance issues when moving in—more so than concerns about their credit.

Source: TransUnion

Filed Under: At A Glance, Government Affairs, Industry News, National News Tagged With: cvar.net, cvarconnect.com, Fed, Federal interest rate, TransUnion

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