Residents slow to take advantage of mortgage rates - 2004-03-23
Now is one of the best times in recent history to refinance or purchase a home, but fewer people in Johnson County are taking advantage of the attractive rates than expected.

On Monday, the 30-year fixed rate homeowners and buyers would pay on a $150,000 loan was 5.25 percent - much lower than it was earlier this year, and nearly as low as it was last June when rates dropped dramatically to 4.88 percent, local mortgage loan officers said.
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Bankruptcies 15% higher - 2004-03-23
As terrible as last year was for going broke in Colorado, 2004 is starting out even worst.

In addition to a $393,000 mortgage on his Highlands Ranch home, he listed $100,000 in unpaid credit card bills from 10 different creditors. The couple's monthly take-home income of $4,100 is $1,300 short of their average monthly expenses, according to the filing.
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