Same-Sex Borrowers 73 Percent More Likely to Be Denied Mortgage, Study Finds
Despite being “less risky overall,” same-sex borrowers are less likely to get a mortgage. When they are approved, they face higher interest. Gay borrowers are more likely to be denied mortgage loans, and those that do get approved pay higher interest rates and fees, according to a new study from…
Turning Away Gay Homebuyers Isn’t Religious Liberty, It’s Discrimination
Right-wing California Republican Dana Rohrabacher, locked in a tough primary battle for his House seat, said last week that homeowners selling a property should have the right to turn away LGBTQ buyers. In response, the National Association of Realtors rightly withdrew its recommendation that members donate to his campaign. The…