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Foreclosures Surge: August Filings Up 6% Year-Over-Year

10/10/2025

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Foreclosure filings rose for six consecutive months; August starts up 6% and sales up 22.5% YoY.
National foreclosure rate is 20% higher year over year, driven by high rates, inflation, and thinner buffers.
In Q3 2025, 101,513 filings occurred, up 17% YoY; bank repossessions rose 4% in the quarter and 33% for the year, with rates below 2008 crisis levels.

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Story summary

Foreclosure filings rose for six consecutive months; August starts up 6% and sales up 22.5% YoY.
National foreclosure rate is 20% higher year over year, driven by high rates, inflation, and thinner buffers.
In Q3 2025, 101,513 filings occurred, up 17% YoY; bank repossessions rose 4% in the quarter and 33% for the year, with rates below 2008 crisis levels.