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Claim Text: He tells Reason that, while it is "marginally possible" that the elimination of the minimum credit score may subsidize demand for unqualified homebuyers, "income verification is now so rigorous [that he doesn't] see much room for expanding credit worthiness to really expand affordability."
Simplified Text: David Bahnsen believes rigorous income verification limits the impact of eliminating the minimum credit score on unqualified homebuyers.
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Created: December 6, 2025 at 12:32 AM (8 months ago)
Last Updated: December 6, 2025 at 12:32 AM (8 months ago)

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