Tag Archives: Underwater Homeowners

This market indicator has experienced improvement for the last 20-quarters, but according to Zillow data that may all be coming to an end . . .

The number of underwater homeowners nationwide has been steadily declining since 2012 as home prices have appreciated, but not all demographics have been equally affected, according to one analysis.

The number of homeowners currently underwater is approximately one-third of what it was at its peak more than four years ago. But a wide disparity still exists between the top third and the bottom third of the market.

The number of homeowners with negative equity is close to half of what it was at its peak in 2012. What implications does this have for lenders?

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will soon be required to offer principal reduction to certain seriously delinquent, underwater borrowers that are grappling with the after effects of the crisis. How will this affect the GSE bottom lines?