Student Debt Down Payment Penalty: 8 Months to 16 Years of Homebuying Delay, Depending on Your Metro

by Alex Lange

Student debt adds 8 months to 16 years to the time it takes to save a down payment, depending on your metro. See your city's number in TMR's 2026 report.

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