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Latest estimates from the MBA find that 115,000 homeowners are now in forbearance plans nationwide, as mortgage servicers have provided relief to approximately 8.1 million borrowers since March 2020.

According to the MBA, the share of mortgage loans in forbearance decreased to 0.26% nationwide in November, with roughly 70% of loan workouts initiated since 2020 classified as current.

MBA forecasts that unemployment increases, a rise in property taxes, the resumption of student debt payments, and the potential for natural disasters will impact loan performance in the future months. Here’s what September’s forbearance data reveals.

The MBA reports that the share of mortgage loans in forbearance fell to 0.44% nationwide in June, with nearly 80% of that total citing pandemic-related reasons for their forbearance.

MortgagePoint speaks with mortgage servicing execs from BOK Financial, Carrington, the NMSA, PHH Mortgage Corporation, and Servbank about the unusual times and unusual opportunities the industry faces midway through 2023.

The MBA reports nationwide forbearance volume has reached levels not seen since March 2020, attributed to a strong jobs market and the array of loss mitigation options introduced since that time.

The MBA reports that approximately 255,000 homeowners remained in forbearance plans through April, as mortgage servicers have provided forbearance options to nearly 7.8 million Americans since April 2020.

MBA reports the overall forbearance rate in June nearly plateaued, with just a four-basis-point month-over-month decline, as approximately 405,000 homeowners in the U.S. remain in forbearance plans.

The MBA reports that the share of U.S. loans in forbearance fell to 0.85% in May. However, the report cautious that pressure may be placed on those in workout options due to inflation and a rise in rates.

With nearly 470,000 nationwide currently in forbearance plans, strong employment numbers are helping homeowners regain their financial footing despite lingering inflationary concerns.