'Behind the numbers (The Columbus Dispatch) The Dispatch analyzed more than 33 million mortgage applications nationally to explore the growth of high-interest home loans. The newspaper focused on mortgages that were originated for homeowners living in their own houses. The analysis excluded Rental and vacation properties.
'Applications being accepted for Guaranteed Rural Rental Housing Program funds (News Democrat & Leader) USDA Rural Development is accepting applications through the Rural Rental Housing Guaranteed loan program (Section 538). The program is provided to increase the supply of affordable rental housing through the use of loan guarantees, which are provided by Rural Development in partnership with private lenders and public agencies.
'Tenants in tough spot (Bradenton Herald) In the past few months, the nationwide condo-conversion trend has reached a crescendo in Manatee County. Almost every week it seems another Rental property in the county announces it is going condo.