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Will The Government Shutdown Tie Up Home Closings?

If you're in the process of getting a home loan, hope for a speedy end to the government shutdown!

The effects of the government shutdown may be hitting close to home. Case in point, the IRS...

With most lenders verifying tax returns and Social Security Numbers these days, your loan could get held up.  Lenders may run into a snag when they call Washington and the phone goes unanswered...

You shouldn't notice any immediate effects in the home loan market but as the shutdown drags on, things could get worse.

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