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home loan market as well as the lenders involved in it.
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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 Scranton, 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.
Scranton Pennsylvania
Overview & Statistics
Scranton Overview
As of 2007, Scranton's population is 72,861 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of -4.65 percent.
The median home cost in Scranton is $125,100. Home appreciation the last year has been -2.41 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Scranton's cost of living is 21.29% Lower than the U.S. average.
Scranton public schools spend $7,506 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 17 students per teacher in Scranton.
The unemployment rate in Scranton is 5.30 percent (U.S. avg. is 4.60%). Recent job growth is Negative. Scranton jobs have Decreased by 0.16 percent.
Scranton Climate
Scranton, PA, gets 36 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 30 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 129.
On average, there are 174 sunny days per year in Scranton, PA. The July high is around 84 degrees. The January low is 20. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 51 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
Scranton Housing
The median home value in Scranton, PA, is $125,100. Home appreciation is -2.41% over the last year. The median age of Scranton, PA, real estate is 62 years.
Scranton, PA Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 39.74% of the Scranton, PA, population. 11.41% of houses and apartments in Scranton, PA, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
Scranton Crime
Scranton, PA, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 3. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and non-negligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Scranton, PA, 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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