Recent analysis of VHFA home loan data shows delinquency and foreclosure rates of VHFA mortgages were considerably lower than rates for Vermont and the nation.

As of June 30, 2010, VHFA home loans that were delinquent by 90 or more days were just 0.94% of all the Agency’s outstanding loans. Vermont’s rate was more than twice as high: 2.05%. The national rate was 4.54%.

The number of VHFA loans in the foreclosure process on June 30, 2010, was 1.37% of all VHFA loans, compared to Vermont’s overall foreclosure rate of 2.71% and the national rate of 4.57%.

Now through the Vermont Statewide Housing Conference, Nov. 18, we’re spotlighting speakers planning to participate in the day’s bevy of workshops. Next up: Jeff Carr, President/Economist, Economic & Policy Resources Inc., Williston.

For the past 22 years Jeff's served in a number of capacities focusing on macro-economic analysis, economic forecasting, forensic economics, economic impact analysis, and fiscal policy analysis for federal, state, and local governments.

The Vermont Department of Labor released its Economic-Demographic Profile of Vermont, 2010 yesterday.

The report contains a variety of easy-to-use estimates and indicators about labor markets, population trends, commuting, housing, and schools at the state, county, and town levels.

Here are a few examples of the report’s numerous estimates:

A quick "thank you" to a few more sponsors of the 2010 Vermont Statewide Housing Conference, coming Nov. 18.

The Vermont Agency of Human Services has come on-board as a platinum sponsor of the event. Platinum is the highest level of sponsorship for the conference.

Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition has joined as a gold sponsor, the second highest level of support.