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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 Johnstown, 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.
Johnstown Pennsylvania
Overview & Statistics
Johnstown Overview
As of 2007, Johnstown's population is 22,269 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of -6.85 percent.
The median home cost in Johnstown is $72,400. Home appreciation the last year has been 1.61 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Johnstown's cost of living is 29.45% Lower than the U.S. average.
Johnstown public schools spend $6,537 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 16 students per teacher in Johnstown.
The unemployment rate in Johnstown is 6.20 percent (U.S. avg. is 4.60%). Recent job growth is Negative. Johnstown jobs have Decreased by 0.28 percent.
Johnstown Climate
Johnstown, PA, gets 46 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 50 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 162.
On average, there are 166 sunny days per year in Johnstown, PA. The July high is around 86 degrees. The January low is 21. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 55 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
Johnstown Housing
The median home value in Johnstown, PA, is $72,400. Home appreciation is 1.61% over the last year. The median age of Johnstown, PA, real estate is 56 years.
Johnstown, PA Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 42.96% of the Johnstown, PA, population. 13.16% of houses and apartments in Johnstown, PA, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
Johnstown Crime
Johnstown, PA, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 6. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and non-negligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Johnstown, PA, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 5. 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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