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TransUnion Reports FHA Loans Driving Rise in Mortgage Delinquency Rates

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TransUnion reported that the 60-day mortgage delinquency rate reached 1.71% in Q3 2026, covering $13.1 trillion in mortgage balances. According to the report, loans insured by the Federal Housing Administration now make up most seriously delinquent accounts. This rate is higher than the 1.58% recorded in 2019, showing a stair-step upward trend since 2021.

From mpamag.com

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The increase in delinquency rates, particularly among FHA-insured loans, indicates growing risk within the mortgage sector. While TransUnion executives stated there are no immediate alarm bells, the trend suggests a shift in housing finance stability. This movement affects the overall risk profile of the housing market.

From mpamag.com

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  • AGNC Investment Corp.Speculative

    Might see its market price affected by increased systemic risk to agency MBS holdings.

  • Freddie MacSpeculative

    Could see its market price affected by rising systemic delinquency risk in the mortgage sector.

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