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How Important Is Down Payment in Determining Default?

Amid new regulations and increased focus on underwriting standards, the Federal Housing Finance Agency recently released a working paper on the impact of down payment amounts on loan performance. Overall, the agency found a nonlinear relationship between loan-to-value (LTV) ratio and foreclosure rates but found that credit score alongside LTV can play an important role in determining the likelihood of foreclosure.

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