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Mortgage Delinquencies Rise Amid Economic Pressures in Q4

2/7/2025

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The Mortgage Bankers Association reported a 3.98% delinquency rate for residential mortgages in Q4 2024, a 6 basis point increase from Q3.
FHA and VA loans experienced notable delinquency increases, with serious delinquencies rising by 70 and 57 basis points, respectively.
Foreclosure actions initiated rose slightly to 0.15%.
Economic factors, including inflation and natural disasters, are impacting government borrowers more than conventional ones.

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Story summary

The Mortgage Bankers Association reported a 3.98% delinquency rate for residential mortgages in Q4 2024, a 6 basis point increase from Q3.
FHA and VA loans experienced notable delinquency increases, with serious delinquencies rising by 70 and 57 basis points, respectively.
Foreclosure actions initiated rose slightly to 0.15%.
Economic factors, including inflation and natural disasters, are impacting government borrowers more than conventional ones.