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Unfortunately, the subprime mortgage
crisis has caused dramatic changes in the lending climate. Many lending
institutions have suffered tremendous losses and as a result have
tightened their lending standards drastically. Whereas it used to be
very, very easy to meet the requirements in order to get approved, it is
now much more difficult with most lenders.
When searching for a mortgage lender
in Calumet City, it is important to
find one that not only offers the lowest rates, but also has not
tightened lending standards to the point that only a tiny percentage of
applicants will qualify.
At the top of our list right now is ING DIRECT Orange Mortgage.
They have the lowest rates, a free and easy online application, and they have not been severely hurt by the subprime mortgage crisis.
They are still approving the majority of applications.
Calumet City Illinois
Overview & Statistics
Calumet City Overview
As of 2007, Calumet City's population is 37,399 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of -4.28 percent.
The median home cost in Calumet City is $139,900. Home appreciation the last year has been 3.63 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Calumet City's cost of living is 14.38% Lower than the U.S. average.
Calumet City public schools spend $5,390 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 18 students per teacher in Calumet City.
The unemployment rate in Calumet City is 6.90 percent (U.S. avg. is 4.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. Calumet City jobs have Increased by 1.14 percent.
Calumet City Climate
Calumet City, IL, gets 31 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 20 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 93.
On average, there are 189 sunny days per year in Calumet City, IL. The July high is around 85 degrees. The January low is 20. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 47 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
Calumet City Housing
The median home value in Calumet City, IL, is $139,900. Home appreciation is 3.63% over the last year. The median age of Calumet City, IL, real estate is 40 years.
Calumet City, IL Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 35.19% of the Calumet City, IL, population. 5.00% of houses and apartments in Calumet City, IL, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
Calumet City Crime
Calumet City, IL, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 7. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and non-negligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Calumet City, IL, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 7. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
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