Foreclosures Blog - Foreclosure Listings Nationwide

When the figure for the May came in, almost everyone was shocked. Across the nation, foreclosures rate increased by almost 20 percent compared to last month’s data. There were 176,137 filings, majority of which were Notices of Default. This could only mean that many home owners still have trouble keeping up with their mortgage payments. Luckily for some states, this was not the scenario. Utah foreclosure listings rate has decreased by almost 2 percent from April and 29 percent from last year.

Still, Utah is among the states with the highest foreclosures rate. The most recent data shows one filing for every 967 homes, with the total number of Utah foreclosure listings reaching 795. The state has steadily experienced a decrease in foreclosures activity starting from a year ago. It was even ranked 13th compared to its current 18th place.

The reason behind Utah’s positive foreclosure trend can be attributed to many owners seeking assistance from their lenders. This is probably one of the causes of high foreclosures rate in the other states. For one, lenders would more-than-welcome any attempts to negotiate mortgage payment terms. Aside from getting back their money one month at a time, they will also be able to avoid considerable foreclosures cost.

If they do not negotiate with the borrowers, they would also be burdened with the responsibility of selling the property. Some of these sellers manage to partner with reputable foreclosures brokers like Foreclosures Listings Nationwide while some just incur large holding costs that include insurance and maintenance fees.

For buyers, the steady decrease in the state’s foreclosures rate could signal the perfect time to buy these Utah distressed properties. As real estate market conditions remain favorable to buyers, investing in one of these homes should be smart investment move.

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