Shutdown Affecting Loan Distribution and Housing Market

Freddie Mac is reporting a dip in mortgage rates, now at 4.22% from the previous 4.32% figure, making this the lowest value since June 2013.  However, a lower rate means little if loan applications cannot be filed because of the nationwide government shutdown. The government shutdown affects loan issuance since confirming the identities and checking …

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The housing markets are looking quite positive, despite the negative overall economic confidence. Commercial properties, especially industrial and warehouse space, are on the rise because of increased imports and exports. Also, with the increasing demand for renting, rent prices are crawling upwards as vacancies are going downhill. You can see the forecasted statistics from www.propertywire.com: Vacancy …