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Foreclosure Rates Surge 32% Amid Market Normalization

1/22/2026

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Foreclosure activity increased 32% year over year.
Experts say the rise reflects market normalization rather than a housing crisis.
High home equity keeps most homeowners financially stable, unlike in 2008.
Equity has declined for FHA-insured loans, with rising loan-to-value ratios indicating less homeowner equity.
Programs to mitigate foreclosure have led to some homeowners falling back into default.

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Story summary

Foreclosure activity increased 32% year over year.
Experts say the rise reflects market normalization rather than a housing crisis.
High home equity keeps most homeowners financially stable, unlike in 2008.
Equity has declined for FHA-insured loans, with rising loan-to-value ratios indicating less homeowner equity.
Programs to mitigate foreclosure have led to some homeowners falling back into default.