Home Equity Rates Decline in First Quarter of 2026
According to ATTOM's first quarter 2026 U.S. Home Equity & Underwater Report, 43.3% of mortgaged homes were equity-rich, down from 44.6% in the previous quarter. Meanwhile, 3.2% of homes were seriously underwater, up from 3%. The report indicates a moderation in homeowner equity as mortgage rates rise and home prices cool.
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