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EPISODE · Jul 27, 2026 · 3 MIN

Student Loan Defaults Could Slow Housing Demand in Key Investor Markets

from Real Estate News: Real Estate Investing Podcast · host Kathy Fettke/ Real Wealth

Student loan defaults are rising again, and that could have a bigger impact on the housing market than many investors realize. In this episode, Kathy Fettke explains how millions of borrowers falling into default could shrink the pool of qualified homebuyers, especially in key Sun Belt markets. Learn why credit scores matter just as much as mortgage rates, and what this trend could mean for housing demand and new home construction.   Check out our other podcast The Real Wealth Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/real-wealth-show-real-estate-investing-podcast/id883335228   Source: https://www.housingwire.com/articles/sun-belt-student-loan-defaults/

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