July delinquencies drop as ICE notes FHA performance pivot
The national delinquency rate dropped 16 basis points to 3.39% last month, according to the Intercontinental Exchange's latest first look report.
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BREAKING — National Mortgage News reports that the national delinquency rate fell 16 basis points to 3.39% in July, according to Intercontinental Exchange's latest first look report. The decline comes as ICE notes a notable shift in FHA performance, suggesting the government-backed segment may be finding firmer footing after a period of stress. For observers tracking the broader housing credit cycle, the combination of lower overall delinquency and improving FHA metrics offers a snapshot of where mortgage risk is concentrating and where it is easing.
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Source: National Mortgage News, “July delinquencies drop as ICE notes FHA performance pivot”. Read the original →
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