Tight lending standards have kept some potential homebuyers out of the market, but there are signs that banks may make it a little easier to qualify for a mortgage. More banks are showing a willingness to consider lower credit scores and smaller down payments when it come to mortgage qualifications, reports REALTOR® Magazine (via USA Today).

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