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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 Portage, 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.
Portage Michigan
Overview & Statistics
Portage Overview
As of 2007, Portage's population is 45,236 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 0.76 percent.
The median home cost in Portage is $164,100. Home appreciation the last year has been -4.18 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Portage's cost of living is 17.88% Lower than the U.S. average.
Portage public schools spend $5,635 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 18 students per teacher in Portage.
The unemployment rate in Portage is 3.80 percent (U.S. avg. is 4.60%). Recent job growth is Negative. Portage jobs have Decreased by 0.17 percent.
Portage Climate
Portage, MI, gets 35 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 65 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 130.
On average, there are 159 sunny days per year in Portage, MI. The July high is around 85 degrees. The January low is 17. 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.
Portage Housing
The median home value in Portage, MI, is $164,100. Home appreciation is -4.18% over the last year. The median age of Portage, MI, real estate is 31 years.
Portage, MI Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 29.66% of the Portage, MI, population. 3.98% of houses and apartments in Portage, MI, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
Portage Crime
Portage, MI, 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.
Portage, MI, 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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