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Black Knight: Foreclosure Starts Reverse Course in September, Pulling Back Despite Moratoria Expiration; Delinquency Rate Falls Below 4% for First Time Since Start of Pandemic

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On October 22, 2021, Black Knight (NYSE:BKI) released its September 2021 mortgage performance statistics, highlighting significant trends in the U.S. housing market. The total U.S. loan delinquency rate fell to 3.91%, a 2.25% month-over-month decrease and 41.33% lower year-over-year. Foreclosure pre-sale inventory dropped to 0.26%, a 4.60% decline from the previous month. Foreclosure starts plummeted by 45.07% month-over-month to 3,900. Notably, properties 30+ days past due dropped to 2.07 million, down 1.47 million from the previous year.

Positive
  • Loan delinquency rate decreased to 3.91%, down 41.33% year-over-year.
  • Foreclosure pre-sale inventory rate declined to 0.26%, a 24.92% decrease year-over-year.
  • Foreclosure starts fell sharply to 3,900, representing a 45.07% month-over-month drop.
Negative
  • Monthly prepayment rate declined to 2.15%, down 29.29% year-over-year.
  • Foreclosure sales as a percentage of 90+ days delinquent properties increased by 52.87% month-over-month.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Oct. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Knight, Inc. (NYSE:BKI) reports the following "first look" at September 2021 month-end mortgage performance statistics derived from its loan-level database representing the majority of the national mortgage market.

Total U.S. loan delinquency rate (loans 30 or more days past due, but not in foreclosure): 3.91%
Month-over-month change: -2.25%
Year-over-year change: -41.33%

Total U.S. foreclosure pre-sale inventory rate: 0.26%
Month-over-month change: -4.60%
Year-over-year change: -24.92%

Total U.S. foreclosure starts: 3,900
Month-over-month change:  -45.07%
Year-over-year change: -13.33%

Monthly prepayment rate (SMM): 2.15%
Month-over-month change: -2.63%
Year-over-year change: -29.29%

Foreclosure sales as % of 90+: 0.30%
Month-over-month change: 52.87%
Year-over-year change: 293.08%

Number of properties that are 30 or more days past due, but not in foreclosure: 2,068,000
Month-over-month change: -54,000
Year-over-year change: -1,474,000

Number of properties that are 90 or more days past due, but not in foreclosure: 1,233,000
Month-over-month change: -106,000
Year-over-year change: -1,090,000

Number of properties in foreclosure pre-sale inventory: 135,000
Month-over-month change: -7,000
Year-over-year change: -46,000

Number of properties that are 30 or more days past due or in foreclosure: 2,203,000
Month-over-month change: -61,000
Year-over-year change: -1,519,000

Top 5 States by Non-Current* Percentage

Louisiana:

8.93%

Mississippi:

7.65%

West Virginia:

5.78%

Oklahoma:

5.76%

Alabama:

5.57%

Bottom 5 States by Non-Current* Percentage

Montana:

2.64%

Utah:

2.50%

Washington:

2.38%

Colorado:

2.37%

Idaho:

2.10%

Top 5 States by 90+ Days Delinquent Percentage

Mississippi:

4.12%

Louisiana:

3.95%

Alaska:

3.29%

Maryland:

3.28%

Oklahoma:

3.06%

Top 5 States by 6-Month Improvement in Non-Current* Percentage

Nevada:

-34.52%

Hawaii:

-32.81%

California:

-29.77%

Florida:

-28.44%

Arizona:

-27.19%

Top 5 States by 6-Month Deterioration in Non-Current* Percentage

Louisiana:

6.42%

West Virginia:

-10.84%

Iowa:

-11.18%

Kentucky:

-12.82%

Nebraska:

-12.98%

*Non-current totals combine foreclosures and delinquencies as a percent of active loans in that state.

Notes:

1)            Totals are extrapolated based on Black Knight's loan-level database of mortgage assets.

2)            All whole numbers are rounded to the nearest thousand, except foreclosure starts, which are rounded to the nearest hundred.

For a more detailed view of this month's "first look" data, please visit the Black Knight newsroom.

The company will provide a more in-depth review of this data in its monthly Mortgage Monitor report, which includes an analysis of data supplemented by detailed charts and graphs that reflect trend and point-in-time observations. The Mortgage Monitor report will be available online at https://www.blackknightinc.com/data-reports/ by Monday, Nov. 1, 2021.

For more information about gaining access to Black Knight's loan-level database, please send an email to Mortgage.Monitor@bkfs.com.

About Black Knight

Black Knight, Inc. (NYSE:BKI) is an award-winning software, data and analytics company that drives innovation in the mortgage lending and servicing and real estate industries, as well as the capital and secondary markets. Businesses leverage our robust, integrated solutions across the entire homeownership life cycle to help retain existing customers, gain new customers, mitigate risk and operate more effectively.

Our clients rely on our proven, comprehensive, scalable products and our unwavering commitment to delivering superior client support to achieve their strategic goals and better serve their customers. For more information on Black Knight, please visit www.blackknightinc.com.

SOURCE: BLACK KNIGHT, INC.

For more information:


Michelle Kersch

Mitch Cohen     

904.854.5043

704.890.8158

michelle.kersch@bkfs.com 

mitch.cohen@bkfs.com

 

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FAQ

What is the loan delinquency rate reported by Black Knight in September 2021?

Black Knight reported a loan delinquency rate of 3.91% for September 2021.

How did foreclosure starts change in September 2021 for Black Knight?

Foreclosure starts decreased to 3,900 in September 2021, a 45.07% reduction month-over-month.

What was the trend in foreclosure pre-sale inventory reported by Black Knight?

The foreclosure pre-sale inventory rate fell to 0.26% in September 2021, a decline of 4.60% month-over-month.

How many properties were 30 or more days past due in September 2021?

As of September 2021, there were approximately 2,068,000 properties 30 or more days past due.

What were the year-over-year changes in mortgage performance statistics reported by Black Knight?

Year-over-year, the loan delinquency rate fell by 41.33%, and foreclosure pre-sale inventory dropped by 24.92%.

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