Survey: Younger homebuyers banking on future refinancing
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Survey: Younger homebuyers banking on future refinancing

A majority of younger homebuyers say their financial stability depends on being able to refinance their mortgages, according to a new survey from verification company Truework. The report — based on responses from 1,000 people who purchased homes in the past two years — found that 64% of Gen Z buyers and 65% of millennial buyers said refinancing is important to their financial health. That compares to 32% of recent baby boomer buyers.Across all ages, 56% said refinancing to a lower mortgage rate is important or extremely important to their financial health, while 25% called it “extremely important.” “These findings reveal a generation of homebuyers who are taking significant financial risks in today’s market,” said Ethan Winchell, co-founder and president of Truework. “While homeownership remains a priority, younger buyers are betting their financial future on the hope that...
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New survey points to correlation between Christian nationalism and authoritarian views
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New survey points to correlation between Christian nationalism and authoritarian views

Top Stories Tamfitronics (RNS) — Americans who hold Christian nationalist views are also likely to express support for forms of authoritarianism, according to a new report, pointing to a possible link between those who advocate for a Christian nation and people who agree with statements such as the need to “smash the perversions eating away at our moral fiber and traditional beliefs.”The Public Religion Research Institute unveiled the new survey last week during Religion News Service’s 90th anniversary celebration in New York City, presenting the data to a room of faith leaders, advocates and reporters. A statement sent to RNS on Monday (Sept 16), Melissa Deckman, CEO of PRRI, framed the study as an effort to connect recent research on Christian nationalism with longstanding efforts to assess authoritarianism.“While most Americans do not espouse authoritarian views,...
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