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you. Constantly surveying the hundreds of mortgage lenders as well as
anonymously testing their staff, we are always aware of the conditions of the
home loan market as well as the lenders involved in it.
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Park Ridge Home Loans
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 Park Ridge, 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.
Park Ridge Illinois
Overview & Statistics
Park Ridge Overview
As of 2007, Park Ridge's population is 36,887 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of -2.35 percent.
The median home cost in Park Ridge is $584,900. Home appreciation the last year has been -2.35 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Park Ridge's cost of living is 34.69% Higher than the U.S. average.
Park Ridge public schools spend $8,844 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 15 students per teacher in Park Ridge.
The unemployment rate in Park Ridge is 3.40 percent (U.S. avg. is 4.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. Park Ridge jobs have Increased by 1.13 percent.
Park Ridge Climate
Park Ridge, IL, gets 37 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 39 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 104.
On average, there are 190 sunny days per year in Park Ridge, IL. The July high is around 86 degrees. The January low is 19. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 46 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
Park Ridge Housing
The median home value in Park Ridge, IL, is $584,900. Home appreciation is -2.35% over the last year. The median age of Park Ridge, IL, real estate is 48 years.
Park Ridge, IL Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 12.31% of the Park Ridge, IL, population. 2.95% of houses and apartments in Park Ridge, IL, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
Park Ridge Crime
Park Ridge, IL, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 2. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and non-negligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Park Ridge, IL, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 3. 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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