Foreclosures Are Up—Stop Comparing It to 2008

by Glen Baker

Foreclosures Are Up. Calm Down. This Isn’t 2008.

Every time someone hears “foreclosures are rising,” their brain goes straight to 2008.

I get it.

But let’s be real for a second—this isn’t even close.

Yes, foreclosure filings have ticked up. That part is true.
But the way people are reacting? Completely disconnected from reality.

Here’s what actually matters.

Serious delinquencies—people more than 90 days behind on their mortgage—are sitting around 1%.

That’s 1 out of 100 homeowners.

Back in the crash? It was closer to 9%.
That’s 1 out of every 11.

That’s not a small difference. That’s an entirely different world.

And here’s another thing nobody talks about…

Not everyone who falls behind ends up in foreclosure.

Banks don’t want foreclosures.
Homeowners don’t want foreclosures.

So most people work something out—payment plans, modifications, selling before it gets ugly.

That’s why actual foreclosure filings are even lower—around 0.3%.

That’s not a wave.
That’s barely a ripple.

So Why Aren’t Foreclosures Exploding?

Simple.

When people feel pressure financially, they cut everything else before they lose their home.

Credit cards? Fall behind.
Car payments? Fall behind.
Mortgage? That’s the last thing they let go.

And the data backs it up.

Mortgage delinquencies are relatively stable compared to other debts.

Why?

Because people will fight like hell to keep a roof over their head.

The Game-Changer: Equity

This is the part that completely separates today from 2008.

Homeowners today have equity. Real equity.

That means options.

If someone gets into trouble, they’re not stuck.
They can sell.
They can walk away with money.
They can avoid foreclosure entirely.

In 2008, people were upside down.
They owed more than the house was worth.

Today? Completely different story.

Bottom Line

Are foreclosures up slightly? Yes.

Is this anything close to a crash? Not even remotely.

The market today is built on stronger equity, smarter lending, and more options for homeowners.

So before you buy into the headlines…

Get perspective.

Because this isn’t 2008.

Not even close.

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