Gen Z’s Fear of Mortgages Is Keeping Them Trapped in the Endless Cycle of Renting

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A new report from Realtor.com News examines how mortgage misinformation circulating on social media has left many Gen Z adults wary of homeownership, with some viewing a mortgage as a financial trap rather than a path to equity. The fear appears to be contributing to a prolonged rental cycle for younger would-be buyers who might otherwise qualify for financing.

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