Fannie, Freddie Foreclosure Starts Fall, But Wait
While mortgage delinquencies inevitably continue to rise, foreclosure starts in relation to those figures have fallen, according to the FHFA September Foreclosure Prevention Report released today.
The report, which covers Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s 30.7 million residential mortgages, revealed that loans 60+ days delinquent (including those in BK and foreclosure) increased to 2.21 percent of the total portfolio Read more
Foreclosure Filings Slip Seven Percent in November
Foreclosure filings were reported on 259,085 properties during November, a seven percent decrease from October, but still 27 percent higher than during the same period a year earlier, RealtyTrac reported today.
“Foreclosure activity in November hit the lowest level we’ve seen since June thanks in part to recently enacted laws that have extended the foreclosure process in some states, along with more aggressive Read more
Voluntary Foreclosure Moratorium Launched in Florida
Well, it looks as if a foreclosure moratorium has made its way to the Sunshine state, though it’s not as cut and dry as similar proposals.
The program is voluntary, and relies on the member institutions of the Florida Bankers Association and the Florida Credit Union League to hold off on foreclosures and foreclosure sales for 45 days on primary residences.
At this point, it’s too early to tell who Read more
Government Announces Loan Modification & Foreclosure Prevention Plan
On Tuesday, the Bush Administration laid out a plan to rescue struggling homeowners and put an end to the crippling housing market.
The plan is based around the mortgages held by now government-run Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The details of the plan are as follows:
What homeowners are eligible? This plan, like many others, is only available for mortgages on homes in which the owner lives in. Even further restricting, the homeowner Read more
Foreclosure Filings Rise for 34th Consecutive Month; Streak Could End
Foreclosure filings were reported on 279,561 U.S. properties in October, a five percent increase from the previous month and a 25 percent increase from the same period a year earlier, RealtyTrac reported today.
However, thanks to recent legislation, foreclosure filings have dropped precipitously in key states, most notably, California.
In the Golden State, overall foreclosure activity was down by double-digit Read more