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It takes a typical couple seven years to save that amount, Zillow reports.

"We must put a stop to this abuse of power that hurts small businesses across the country."

The loans total $150 million in debt, just a fraction of the forgiveness borrowers are seeking.

A CU Times analysis shows small- and medium-sized CUs in the Middle Atlantic states have fared worse than others in the past year.

The decision comes after student loan debt reached a record $1.465 trillion last month.

Financial experts expect affordability to continue to weigh on the housing market as long as price growth exceeds wage growth.