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The Context
Latino agent representation in U.S. real estate remains concentrated at top brokerages, where $22.6 billion in deal flow signals sustained institutional access. Buyer’s-agent volume growth outpaced seller’s agents, reflecting Latino clients’ migration toward purchase financing over distressed-sale markets in a high-rate environment.
The Takeaway
CFOs at mortgage originators and retail lenders should watch Latino buyer’s-agent growth as a leading indicator for purchase-loan demand in Hispanic-dense metros. The volume gap between buyer and seller agents suggests opportunity in first-time homebuyer programs targeting Latino households.
Source: Manilatimes