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‘Gig Economy’ Challenges Homeownership Rate

December 15, 2017
Drivers for ride-sharing companies and other participants in the so-called gig economy largely work the jobs to earn extra money. But even with the supplemental earnings, many in the gig economy don’t expect to purchase a home any time soon, according to a survey by Fannie Mae. The lack of demand for mortgages from workers in the gig economy is significant because 16 percent of adults in the U.S. work in the sector, including ride sharing, food delivery, handyman services ...
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