Newrez Data Shows First-Time Buyers Account for Nearly Half of Purchase Mortgages as Homeownership Remains Part of the American Dream
As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, 81% of U.S. adults say owning a home is still part of the American Dream. First-time homebuyers made up 49% of Newrez new purchase loans in 2025, with the median first-time buyer age holding steady at 33. Repeat buyers represented just over half of Newrez......