July 1, 2026
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Insights from Rick Sharga, CEO of CJ Patrick Company

FHA loans now account for more than 55% of mortgages that are seriously delinquent or in foreclosure, and those numbers keep climbing. Many of those loans are concentrated along the southern border of the U.S. in regions where home prices have declined while insurance and property taxes have increased. For homeowners facing short-term financial distress, that combination creates real pressure.
What this means for you:
Mortgage servicers expect short sales and foreclosure activity on FHA loans to increase starting in Q4 2026 and to continue through 2027, as delinquent borrowers exhaust their loss-mitigation options. Knowing where volume is headed now gives you time to prepare your team and your capacity ahead of the shift.