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Two prospective homebuyers, Jordan and Casey, are applying for loans to purchase identical houses, each priced at $350,000. Jordan has saved enough to make a 20% down payment, while Casey can only afford a 5% down payment. Assuming both have similar credit scores and incomes, which statement best analyzes the most probable outcome of their mortgage applications?
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