NEW POLL: Majority of Americans Support Trump Policies to Expand Homeownership

Large majorities say increasing housing supply and preserving tri-merge mortgage standards are critical to making homes affordable again in a poll conducted by McLaughlin & Associates

WASHINGTON, May 14, 2026 – A new national survey from McLaughlin & Associates, in partnership with The Bull Moose Project, finds overwhelming support for Trump administration housing policies aimed at protecting and expanding homeownership as part of the American Dream.

While 78% of voters say homeownership defines the American Dream, many non-homeowners doubt their ability to achieve it. Support for maintaining strong mortgage lending standards is seen as a common-sense solution – one that promotes affordability, protects American families, and strengthens confidence in the housing market. An overwhelming 79% of 1,200+ voters surveyed agree that the tri-merge credit reporting standard provides the most complete and accurate picture of a borrower’s creditworthiness.

Making homes affordable again starts with pro-consumer policies, such as those being pursued by the Trump administration.” said Aiden Buzzetti, President of the Bull Moose Project. “That means cutting red tape, keeping interest rates low, and making it easier, not harder, for responsible individuals to have access to fair mortgages. The tri-merge credit requirement is a critical tool here. Using three reports means first-time homebuyers can have their history of rental payments included when being assessed for a mortgage, along with less risk for the secondary markets and lower rates all around. This approach expands the American dream for those who have been financially responsible – instead of punishing them for their efforts."

Key highlights from the poll include:

·      Voters prioritize real affordability solutions: A majority of voters are dissatisfied with housing affordability (60%) and point to home prices, property taxes, and mortgage rates as the biggest barriers. At the same time, they strongly support Trump-backed solutions like lowering interest rates (78%) and reducing regulatory costs to increase housing supply (77%).

·      Closing costs a non-factor for most voters: Only a small minority of voters see closing costs as a meaningful hurdle (10%), and even fewer are concerned with niche issues like the cost of a tri-merge credit report (3%).

·      Broad bipartisan support for tri-merge: Two-thirds of voters support requiring lenders to pull all three credit reports, including majorities of Republicans (71%), Independents (62%), and Democrats (59%).

To learn more, read the memo detailing the survey findings, or review the deck below.