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U.S. foreclosure filings reached 40,534 in January 2026, up 32% from last year, with Delaware having the highest rate among all states.

If you miss a mortgage payment, most lenders offer a 15-day grace period, during which you can pay without penalty. Typically, lenders don’t start the foreclosure process until you’ve missed four ...

Foreclosure activity nationwide continued its year-over-year ascent in January 2026, according to the latest ATTOM Data ...

Foreclosure activity rose notably in 2025, according to the ATTOM Year-End 2025 Foreclosure Market Report, reflecting a broader trend toward normalization in the housing market after several years of ...

With the number of Americans losing their homes to banks rising for an eleventh consecutive month, it's clear the housing ...