Early-stage delinquencies remain low, according to Intercontinental Exchange, Atlanta. Notably, new FHA defaults posted their largest annual decline in more than four years.
Tag: ICE First Look
ICE First Look: Mortgage Performance Steady in May
Overall mortgage delinquencies increased modestly in May, but the rise was largely driven by calendar-related factors rather than broad-based deterioration in mortgage performance, the latest ICE First Look report said.
ICE Reports Prepayments Rise on Recent Refinance Activity
February saw a clear rebound in prepayment activity, according to the February 2026 ICE First Look at mortgage delinquency, foreclosure and prepayment trends.
ICE First Look: National Mortgage Delinquency Rate Edges Lower in January
Intercontinental Exchange, Atlanta, reported the national delinquency rate eased in January: delinquencies fell by 3 basis points to 3.65% and remain 15 basis points below the January 2020 pre-pandemic benchmark.
ICE First Look: Increased Refinance Activity Drives Mortgage Prepayments Up
Softening mortgage rates expanded the pool of refinance candidates in October and pushed prepayments to their highest level in three and a half years, according to ICE Mortgage Technology, Atlanta.
ICE First Look: Overall Mortgage Performance Strong in September
ICE Mortgage Technology, Atlanta, released its first look at September data, finding that delinquencies remain well below pre-pandemic norms.
ICE: Delinquencies Trend Slightly Higher in June
ICE Mortgage Technology’s First Look report found that delinquencies rose on a monthly basis and foreclosures were up year-over-year, despite overall mortgage payment performance remaining strong.
ICE First Look: Delinquencies Steady in May but Trending Higher Annually
ICE Mortgage Technology, Atlanta, released its May 2025 First Look, finding that the national delinquency rate fell 2 basis points to 3.2% in May. However, it’s up 16 basis points from May 2024.
ICE First Look: Foreclosure Activity Creeps up
Intercontinental Exchange Inc., Atlanta, released its First Look at April 2025 data, finding that the national delinquency rate is up to 3.22%–up 1 basis point from March and 13 basis points from April 2024.
ICE First Look: Delinquencies Edge Up in March Year-Over-Year
Intercontinental Exchange released its March First Look report, showing the delinquency rate was up slightly year-over-year to 3.21%.