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flag Solo women homebuyers were 30% more likely to be denied mortgages than men in 2024, per a LendingTree study.

flag A 2024 LendingTree study found that solo women homebuyers in the U.S. were 30% more likely to be denied mortgages than solo men, with denial rates of 15.7% versus 12.1%. flag Women made up 21.9% of applicants compared to 32.8% for men, borrowed $173.3 billion in mortgage debt versus $328.7 billion, and received fewer new loans—600,817 versus 949,477. flag Disparities were largest in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama, though men faced higher denial rates in six states. flag Income impacts debt-to-income ratios and down payment savings, key approval factors. flag Washington, D.C., is the only area with more female applicants, and Utah has the largest applicant gap, with twice as many men. flag The findings highlight systemic barriers in homebuying access.

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