Sure, it could. But it's better to buy a lower priced item at a higher rate. Just look how that worked out for homebuyers in the 80s paying 10%, who were able

Sure, it could. But it's better to buy a lower priced item at a higher rate. Just look how that worked out for homebuyers in the 80s paying 10%, who were able to refi at 2% later down the line.