MBA says economic uncertainty and higher mortgage rates slowed new-home demand, while government-backed loans accounted for more than half of applications
Mortgage delinquencies nationwide rose to 4.26% in Q4 2025, with FHA loans driving the increase amid expiring relief measures and uneven labor market conditions
New Experian data shows rising late-stage mortgage delinquencies are signaling emerging credit stress for originators, even as HELOC performance remains relatively stable
ACES Quality Management reported that the mortgage industry’s overall critical defect rate rose to 1.51% in the second quarter of 2025, driven largely by sharp increases in appraisal and borrower eligibility defects