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flag U.S. mortgage delinquency rose to 3.68% in Q2 2025, surpassing pre-pandemic levels due to inflation, high home prices, and ended relief programs.

flag As of Q2 2025, U.S. mortgage delinquency rates reached 3.68%, exceeding pre-pandemic levels and rising from a pandemic low of 1.39%, driven by inflation, record-high home prices, and soaring insurance costs. flag Mortgage debt, over 70% of total household debt at $12.9 trillion, remains the largest consumer debt category, with delinquency rates for auto, student, and credit card loans also surpassing pre-pandemic highs. flag Southern states like Mississippi and Louisiana show the highest delinquency rates, while West Coast states such as Oregon and California have the lowest. flag The end of pandemic-era relief programs has contributed to the increase, raising concerns about housing affordability, financial stability, and broader economic impacts.

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