Everything about Texas is big, including the housing market. The second largest state (behind Alaska) and the second most populous (behind California) has seen enormous growth in home sales thanks to the robust Texas economy and employment opportunities.
Home prices in the Lone Star State had increased 19.3% by May 2022 compared with May 2021, to a median sale price of $390,500, according to the real estate firm Redfin. The top 10 markets in Texas all saw home prices increase more than 40%, with prices in the No. 1 hot spot, Cedar Hill, rising almost 67%.
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Two main organizations offer mortgage and down payment assistance that may help first-time homebuyers and others.
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Who Is Considered a First-Time Homebuyer in Texas?
Anyone who hasn’t owned a primary home in the past three years is considered a first-time homebuyer in Texas, which jibes with the federal government’s definition.
Be aware that some benefit programs waive the first-time homeowner requirement for people purchasing a property in a qualified targeted census tract and for veterans.
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6 Texas Programs for First-Time Homebuyers
The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA), the state agency responsible for affordable housing, offers several homebuyer programs for both first-time and repeat buyers who meet certain income and purchase price limits.
In addition, the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation is a nonprofit that helps low-income homebuyers break into the Texas real estate market. To participate in the two agencies’ programs, buyers must take a homebuyer education course, which can help them understand how much mortgage they can afford, what fees are involved, and how the lending and closing processes work.
1. My First Texas Home
This program for first-time buyers and military veterans from TDHCA offers a 30-year low-interest mortgage backed by the FHA, VA, or USDA. Up to 5% of the mortgage is available in an interest-free, no-payment second mortgage for down payment assistance. The loan is repaid only if you sell your home, refinance, or pay off your mortgage.
Buyers must have a credit score of 620 or above and meet the TDHCA income and purchase price limits determined by county. (Borrowers may earn up to 115% of the area median family income or up to 140% in targeted areas of the state.)
2. My Choice Texas Home
Also a TDHCA program, My Choice Texas Home is available to first-time and repeat buyers. The 30-year, low-interest rate mortgages are guaranteed by the FHA, VA, and USDA. This program also offers conventional loans.
Like My First Texas Home, buyers can receive up to 5% in an interest-free, no-payment second mortgage for down payment assistance.
Buyers must have a credit score of 620 or above and meet the same TDHCA income limits as above.
3. Home Sweet Texas Home Loan Program
A good first step to see what Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation programs you might qualify for is to watch a video and take an eligibility quiz.
This program offers first-time and repeat buyers a 30-year FHA, VA, USDA, or HFA conventional loan and includes up to 5% in down payment assistance, which can be a grant or a no-interest, no-payment second mortgage that is forgiven after three years unless you sell your home or refinance your mortgage before that.
Borrowers need to meet income and purchase price requirements and have a credit score of at least 620.
4. Homes for Texas Heroes
The Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation also offers a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage for veterans and certain public service professionals such as teachers, firefighters, and corrections officers.
Like the Home Sweet Texas Home program, up to 5% down payment assistance is available as a grant or no-interest, no-payment second mortgage forgivable in three years.
In addition to being a veteran or public servant, borrowers must have a credit score of 620 or above and meet income and purchase price requirements.
5. Local Mortgage and Down Payment Assistance Programs
First-time and repeat buyers should be sure to check for local programs from various cities, counties, and financial institutions for additional assistance. Dallas, Austin, Houston, and Corpus Christi, for instance, have local and neighborhood down payment assistance programs.
6. Mortgage Credit Certificate
First-time borrowers, veterans, and people buying in targeted areas in Texas, including those in the My First Texas Home program, may be eligible for a Texas mortgage credit certificate. The certificate allows borrowers to take 20% to 30% of their mortgage interest paid as a federal tax credit of up to $2,000 a year. Borrowers must meet income and price limits to qualify.
How to Apply to Texas Programs for First-Time Homebuyers
You can find information about qualifications, applications, and requirements for loan programs at the websites for both the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs and the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation.
Neither organization lends directly, but you can find a list of their approved participating lenders on their websites. They also provide a list of recommended real estate professionals. It’s especially important for first-time buyers, who may be unfamiliar with the mortgage lending process, to compare interest rates, fees, and other costs among lenders to find the most affordable loan.
Federal Programs for First-Time Homebuyers
Several federal government programs are designed for people who have low credit scores or limited cash for a down payment. Although most of these programs are available to repeat homeowners, like state programs, they can be especially helpful to people who are buying a first home or who haven’t owned a home in several years.
The mortgages are generally for single-family homes, two- to four-unit properties that will be owner occupied, approved condos, townhomes, planned unit developments, and some manufactured homes.
Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Loans
The FHA, which is part of HUD, insures mortgages for borrowers with lower credit scores. Homebuyers choose from a list of approved lenders that participate in the program. Loans have competitive interest rates and require a down payment of 3.5% of the purchase price for borrowers with FICO credit scores of 580 or higher. Those with scores as low as 500 must put at least 10% down.
Gift money for the down payment is allowed from certain donors and will be documented in a gift letter for the mortgage.
FHA loans always require mortgage insurance: a 1.75% upfront fee and annual premiums for the life of the loan, unless you make a down payment of at least 10%, which allows the removal of mortgage insurance after 11 years. You can learn more about FHA loans in general and FHA lending limits by area.
Freddie Mac Home Possible Mortgages
Very low- and low-income borrowers may make a 3% down payment on a Home Possible mortgage. These loans allow various sources for down payments, including co-borrowers, family gifts, employer assistance, secondary financing, and sweat equity.
The Home Possible mortgage is for buyers who have a credit score of at least 660.
Once you pay 20% of your loan, the Home Possible mortgage insurance will be canceled, which will lower your mortgage payments.
Fannie Mae HomeReady Mortgages
Fannie Mae HomeReady Mortgages allow down payments as low as 3% for low-income borrowers. Applicants generally need a credit score of at least 620; pricing may be better for credit scores of 680 and above. Like the Freddie Mac program, HomeReady loans allow flexibility for down payment financing, such as gifts and grants.
For income limits, a comparison to an FHA loan, and other information, go to this Fannie Mae site.
Fannie Mae Standard 97 LTV Loan
The conventional 97 LTV loan is for first-time homebuyers of any income level who have a credit score of at least 620 and meet debt-to-income criteria. The 97% loan-to-value mortgage requires 3% down. Borrowers can get down payment and closing cost assistance from third-party sources.
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Loans
Active-duty members of the military, veterans, and eligible family members may apply for loans backed by the Department of Veterans Affairs. VA loans, to buy, build, or improve homes, have lower interest rates than most other mortgages and don’t require a down payment. Most borrowers pay a one-time funding fee that can be rolled into the mortgage.
Native American Veteran Direct Loans (NADLs)
Eligible Native American veterans and their spouses may use these no-down-payment loans to buy, improve, or build a home on federal trust land. Unlike VA loans listed above, the Department of Veterans Affairs is the mortgage lender on NADLs. The VA requires no mortgage insurance, but it does charge a funding fee.
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Loans
No down payment is required on these loans to moderate-income borrowers that are guaranteed by the USDA in specified rural areas. Borrowers pay an upfront guarantee fee and an annual fee that serves as mortgage insurance.
The USDA also directly issues loans to low- and very low-income people. For loan basics and income and property eligibility, head to this USDA site.
HUD Good Neighbor Next Door Program
This program helps police officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, and teachers qualify for mortgages in the areas they serve. Borrowers can receive 50% off a home in what HUD calls a “revitalization area.” They must live in the home for at least three years.
Texas First-Time Homebuyer Stats for 2022
Here’s a snapshot of first-time and repeat homebuyers in Texas from the Texas Realtors Homebuyers and Sellers 2022 report.
- 32% of homebuyers in Texas are first-time buyers, compared to 34% nationally
- 49% of first-time buyers are married couples, compared to 52% nationally
- 19% and 16% are single females and single males, respectively, compared to 19% and 11% nationally
- The typical homebuyer in Texas is 47 years old, compared to 45 nationally
- The median household income for Texas homebuyers is $107,500, compared to $102,000 nationally
Financing Tips for First-Time Homebuyers
In addition to federal and state government-sponsored lending programs, there are other financial strategies that may help you become a homeowner. Some examples:
- Traditional IRA withdrawals. The IRS allows qualifying first-time homebuyers a one-time, penalty-free withdrawal of up to $10,000 from their IRA if the money is used to buy, build, or rebuild a home. The IRS considers anyone who has not owned a primary residence in the past three years a first-time homebuyer. You will still owe income tax on the IRA withdrawal. If you’re married and your spouse has an IRA, they may also make a penalty-free withdrawal of $10,000 to purchase a home. The downside, of course, is that large withdrawals may jeopardize your retirement savings.
- Roth IRA withdrawals. Because Roth IRA contributions are made with after-tax money, the IRS allows tax- and penalty-free withdrawals of contributions for any reason as long as you’ve held the account for five years. You may also withdraw up to $10,000 in earnings from your Roth IRA without paying taxes or penalties if you are a qualifying first-time homebuyer and you have had the account for five years. With accounts held for less than five years, homebuyers will pay income tax on earnings withdrawn.
- 401(k) loans. If your employer allows borrowing from the 401(k) plan that it sponsors, you may consider taking a loan against the 401(k) account to help finance your home purchase. With most plans, you can borrow up to 50% of your 401(k) balance, up to $50,000, without incurring taxes or penalties. You pay interest on the loan, which is paid into your 401(k) account. You usually have to pay back the loan within five years, but if you’re using the money to buy a house, you may have up to 15 years to repay.
- State and local down payment assistance programs. Usually offered at the regional or county level, these programs provide flexible second mortgages for first-time buyers looking into how to afford a down payment.
- The mortgage credit certificate program. First-time homeowners and those who buy in targeted areas can claim a portion of their mortgage interest as a tax credit, up to $2,000. Any additional interest paid can still be used as an itemized deduction. To qualify for the credit, you must be a first-time homebuyer, live in the home, and meet income and purchase price requirements, which vary by state. If you refinance, the credit disappears, and if you sell the house before nine years, you may have to pay some of the tax credit back. There are fees associated with applying for and receiving the mortgage credit certificate that vary by state. Often the savings from the lifetime of the credit can outweigh these fees.
- Your employer. Your employer may offer access to lower-cost lenders and real estate agents in your area, as well as home buying education courses.
- Your lender. Always ask your lender about any first-time homebuyer grant or down payment assistance programs available from government, nonprofit, and community organizations in your area.
The Takeaway
Texas seems to be a land of opportunity for job growth and home-owning opportunities. Income-qualified buyers may reap mortgages paired with generous down payment assistance. Others can look for a well-fitting mortgage on their own among the vast landscape of home loans.
FAQ
Should I take first-time homebuyer classes?
Yes! Good information is key to a successful home-buying experience for anyone, but especially for newcomers, who can easily be overwhelmed by the jargon, technicalities, and magnitude of applying for a mortgage and purchasing a home. First-time homebuyer classes can help. Indeed, they are required for some government-sponsored loan programs.
Do first-time homebuyers with bad credit qualify for homeownership assistance?
Often, they do. Many government and nonprofit homeowner assistance programs are available to people with low credit scores. And often, interest rates and other loan pricing are competitive with those of loans available to borrowers with higher credit scores. That said, almost any lending program has credit qualifications.
Is there a first-time homebuyer tax credit in Texas?
Yes. The Texas Mortgage Credit Program allows first-time homebuyers to take 20% to 30% of their mortgage interest as an annual federal tax credit, up to $2,000, depending on the size of their mortgage.
Is there a first-time veteran homebuyer assistance program in Texas?
The home-buying programs provided in Texas are available to veterans who are first-time or repeat buyers.
What credit score do I need for first-time homebuyer assistance in Texas?
For many of the programs available in Texas, buyers need a credit score of 620 or more to qualify. But there are other private, state, local, and federal loan programs that borrowers with lower scores or no credit history may be able to access.
What is the average age of first-time homebuyers in Texas?
First-time buyers between the ages of 25 and 34 account for 46% of homebuyers. That’s in line with the national statistic of 51% of first-time buyers in that age range.
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States where home foreclosures are starting to spike
Editor’s Note: Updated for July 2022
Amid rising mortgage rates and falling home sales, foreclosures are on the upswing. The number of U.S. properties with foreclosure filings in June was 31,707, according to ATTOM Data Solutions. This is up over 143% from a year ago. Much of the foreclosure activity is on loans that began prior to the pandemic and would have been foreclosed on without pandemic protections.
With the median home price reaching a record $407,600, home ownership is becoming more difficult for new buyers and existing owners alike. In this climate of high mortgage rates combined with historically high inflation, sellers may need to adjust, especially considering that home resales, which form the majority of US home sales, plummeted by over 8% compared to this time last year.
While the rate of increased foreclosure filings was relatively small from May to June – up by just a little over 2.5% – the dramatic year-over-year increases in foreclosure activity, which the experts at ATTOM expect to continue, suggest that foreclosure starts could be back to normal levels by early 2023.
Read on for the foreclosure rates in June 2022 – plus the five counties with the highest rates within those states.
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As noted, foreclosures are up marginally from last month, but significantly compared to last year. Read on for June foreclosure rates for all 50 states — plus the District of Columbia — beginning with the state that had the lowest rate of foreclosure filings per housing unit.
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Ranking in population between Vermont and Alaska, the country’s 49th and 48th least populated states, Washington, D.C. had 16 foreclosures in June. With a total of 350,364 housing units, Washington, D.C.’s foreclosure rate was one in every 21,898 households, putting it in between the states of North Dakota (#48) and West Virginia (#47).
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South Dakota nabbed the 50th spot in June. Having 389,921 total housing units, the fifth least populated state had a foreclosure rate of one in every 48,740 households with eight foreclosures. Only four counties saw foreclosures. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Brookings, Codington, Minnehaha, and Pennington.
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In 49th place for population, Vermont claimed the 49th spot for its foreclosure rate. Of Vermont’s 334,318 housing units, seven homes went into foreclosure at a rate of one in every 47,760 households. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Grand Isle, Rutland, Addison, Bennington, and Washington.
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North Dakota’s foreclosure rate was one in every 28,511 homes. That puts the fourth least populated state – with a total of 370,642 housing units (of which 13 were in foreclosure) — in 48th place. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Wells, Pembina, Traill, Stark, and Stutsman.
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The 39th most populated state, West Virginia, ranked 47th. It has 855,635 homes, of which 48 went into foreclosure. That means the foreclosure rate was one in every 17,826 homes. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Boone, Hancock, Raleigh, Jackson, and Marion.
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Kansas took the 46th spot once again. With 1,275,689 homes and a total of 88 housing units going into foreclosure, the 35th most-populated state’s foreclosure rate was one in every 14,496 households. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Rush, Harper, Pawnee, Cowley, and Cowley.
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Ranked 13th for most populated state, Washington came in 45th place for highest foreclosure rate. It has 3,202,241 housing units, of which 240 went into foreclosure, making the state’s foreclosure rate one in every 13,343 households. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Pacific, Cowlitz, Asotin, Okanogan, and Lewis.
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With a total 1,994,323 housing units, Kentucky saw 155 homes go into foreclosure. That put the foreclosure rate for the 26th most populated state at one in every 12,867 households. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Hardin, Jackson, Grayson, Daviess, and Mercer.
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The 38th most populated state, Idaho had 65 homes go into foreclosure. With 751,859 total housing units, the state’s foreclosure rate was one in every 11,567 households. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Lincoln, Jerome, Gooding, Caribou, and Payette.
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With 276 foreclosures out of 2,727,726 total housing units, Wisconsin, the 20th most populated state, had a foreclosure rate of one in every 9,883 households. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Dodge, Douglas, Marquette, Vernon, and Walworth.
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The 27th most populated state ranked 41st for highest foreclosure rate. Of Oregon’s 1,813,747 homes, 187 went into foreclosure, making for a foreclosure rate of one in every 9,699 homes. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Crook, Lake, Multnomah, Clackamas, and Douglas.
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The 41st most populated state, New Hampshire, ranked 40th for highest foreclosure rate. Of 638,795 homes, 67 went into foreclosure, making for a foreclosure rate of one in every 9,534 households. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Rockingham, Coos, and Grafton.
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The 15th most populated state ranked 39th for highest foreclosure rate. Of Massachusetts’ 2,998,537 housing units, 335 went into foreclosure, making for a foreclosure rate of one in every 8,951 homes. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Hampden, Berkshire, Franklin, Plymouth, and Worcester.
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In Tennessee, the 16th most populated state, there were 370 foreclosures out of 3,031,605 housing units. That put the foreclosure rate at one in every 8,194 homes and in the 38th spot once again. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Houston, Polk, Chester, Mcnairy, and Haywood.
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Ranked 37th for population, Nebraska claimed the 37th spot with a foreclosure rate of one in every 8,041 homes. With a total 844,278 housing units, the state had 105 foreclosure filings. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Boyd, Gage, Hamilton, Johnson, and York.
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Ranked 33rd for most populated state, Arkansas took the 36th spot for highest foreclosure rate. It has 1,365,265 housing units, of which 173 went into foreclosure, making the state’s latest foreclosure rate one in every 7,892 households. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Franklin, Lonoke, Pulaski, Saint Francis, and Conway.
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The eighth least populated state took the 35th spot for highest foreclosure rate. A total of 62 homes went into foreclosure out of 483,474 total housing units, making the foreclosure rate for the Ocean State one in every 7,798 households. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Bristol, Kent, Providence, Washington, and Newport.
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The 40th most populated state, Hawaii, came in 34th for highest foreclosure rate. Of 561,066 homes, 73 went into foreclosure, making for a foreclosure rate of one in every 7,686 households. Only four counties in the state had foreclosures. They were (from highest to lowest): Hawaii, Honolul, Maui, and, Kauai.
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In Mississippi, the 34th most populated state, there were 173 foreclosures out of 1,319,945 housing units. That put the foreclosure rate at one in every 7,630 homes. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Jefferson Davis, Leake, Coahoma, Simpson, and Quitman.
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Ranked 18th for most populated state, Maryland took 32nd place for highest foreclosure rate. With a total of 2,530,844 housing units, of which 334 housing units went into foreclosure, the state’s foreclosure rate was one in every 7,577 households. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Caroline, Prince George’s County, Wicomico, Cecil, and Baltimore City.
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The 21st most populated state ranked 31st for highest foreclosure rate. Of Colorado’s 2,491,404 housing units, 329 went into foreclosure, making for a foreclosure rate of one in every 7,573 homes. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Rio Blanco, Park, Pueblo, Morgan, and Weld.
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In Arizona, the 14th most populated state, there were 424 foreclosures out of 3,082,000 housing units. That put the foreclosure rate at one in every 7,269 homes. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Yuma, Greenlee, La Paz, Pinal, and Cochise.
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The 36th most populated state took the 29th spot for highest foreclosure rate. Of its 940,859 homes, 130 went into foreclosure, making for a foreclosure rate of one in every 7,237 homes. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Valencia, Chaves, Sierra, Curry, and Lincoln.
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Ranked the least populated state in the country, Wyoming claimed the 28th spot once again for highest foreclosure rate. With 271,887 housing units, of which 43 went into foreclosure, the state’s foreclosure rate was one in every 6,323 households. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Campbell, Weston, Carbon, Sweetwater, and Converse.
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Pennsylvania had the 27th highest foreclosure rate once again. The fifth most populated state had a total of 939 housing units out of 5,742,828 homes go into foreclosure, making the state’s foreclosure rate one in every 6,116 households. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Philadelphia, Delaware, Wayne, Montgomery, and Bucks.
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Alaska saw 52 foreclosures, making the foreclosure rate one in every 6,106 homes. That caused the third least populated state, with a total of 317,524 housing units, to take the 26th spot. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Anchorage, Fairbanks North Star, Matanuska-Susitn, Kenai Peninsula, and Juneau.
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The 12th most populated state ranked 25th for highest foreclosure rate, with 620 homes going into foreclosure. Having 3,618,247 total housing units, the state saw a foreclosure rate of one in every 5,836 households. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Galax City, Martinsville City, Buena Vista City, Suffolk City, and Portsmouth City.
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Ranked 22nd for most populated state, Minnesota took the 24th spot for highest foreclosure rate. It has 2,485,558 housing units, of which 429 went into foreclosure, making the state’s foreclosure rate one in every 5,794 households. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Jackson, Sherburne, Mower, Rice, and Steele.
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The 19th most populated state, Missouri came in 23rd for highest rate of foreclosures. Of its 2,786,621 homes, 488 went into foreclosure, making for a foreclosure rate of one in every 5,710 homes. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Webster, Stoddard, Pulaski Randolph, and Bates.
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Ranked 25th for population, Louisiana took the 22nd spot, with 365 homes out of a total of 2,073,200 housing units going into foreclosure. That means Louisiana had a foreclosure rate of one in every 5,680 households. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): West Baton Rouge, Tangipahoa, Livingston, Beauregard, and Ascension.
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Utah placed 21st for highest foreclosure rate. Of the Beehive State’s 1,151,414 housing units, 214 homes went into foreclosure, making the 30th most-populated state’s foreclosure rate one in every 5,380 households. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Daggett, Tooele, Beaver, Morgan, and Salt Lake.
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The 44th most populated state took the 20th spot. With 100 foreclosures out of 514,803 housing units, its foreclosure rate was one in every 5,148 homes. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Sheridan, Wheatland, Judith Basin, Blaine, and Hill.
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Ranked as the ninth least populated state, Maine placed 19th for highest foreclosure rate. With a total of 739,072 housing units, the Pine Tree State saw 144 foreclosures for a foreclosure rate of one in every 5,132 homes. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Aroostook, Penobscot, Somerset, Washington, and Waldo.
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The Lone Star State saw 2,284 foreclosures. With a foreclosure rate of one in every 5,074 households, this put the second most populous state with 11,589,324 housing units into the 18th spot. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Orange, Scurry, Terry, Liberty, and Carson.
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With 1,733 out of a total 8,488,066 housing units going into foreclosure, the fourth most populated state took the 17th spot. New York’s foreclosure rate was one in every 4,898 households. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Steuben, Schoharie, Cattaraugus, Suffolk, and Nassau.
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Ranking 10th in population, Michigan took the 16th spot with a foreclosure rate of one in every 4,678 homes. With a total of 4,570,173 housing units, the state had 977 foreclosure filings. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Cass, Saint Joseph, Calhoun, Ionia, and Genesee.
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Iowa had the 15th highest foreclosure rate. With 308 housing units out of 1,412,789 homes going into foreclosure, the 31st most populated state’s foreclosure rate was one in every 4,587 homes. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Taylor, Jones, Des Moines, Tama, and Washington.
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The ninth most populated state took 14th place for highest foreclosure rate. Out of 4,708,710 homes, 1,060 went into foreclosure. That put the Tar Heel State’s foreclosure rate at one in every 4,442 homes. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Martin, Cleveland, Hertford, Hoke, and Cumberland.
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The eighth most populated state, Georgia ranked 13th for highest foreclosure rate. Of its 4,410,956 homes, 1,096 were foreclosed on. That put the state’s foreclosure rate at one in every 4,025 households. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Crawford, Quitman, Rockdale, Macon, and Liberty.
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Oklahoma claimed the 12th spot. With housing units totaling 1,746,807, the 28th most populated state saw 436 homes go into foreclosure at a rate of one in every 4,006 homes. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Kingfisher, Cimarron, Tillman, Caddo, and Comanche.
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The country’s most populated state ranked 11th for highest foreclosure rate. Of its 14,392,140 housing units, 3,663 went into foreclosure, making California’s foreclosure rate one in every 3,929 households. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Glenn, Sutter, Lake, Merced, and Trinity.
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The 17th largest state by population, Indiana took the 10th spot once again with a foreclosure rate of one in every 3,908 homes. Of its 2,923,175 homes, 748 homes were foreclosed on in June. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Grant, Wabash, Vanderburgh, Wayne, and White.
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Ranked 24th for most populated, Alabama came in ninth for highest foreclosure rate. Of its 2,288,330 homes, 624 went into foreclosure, making for a foreclosure rate of one in every 3,667 homes. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Dallas, Jefferson, Butler, Geneva, and Walker.
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With 423 of its 1,530,197 homes going into foreclosure, Connecticut had the eighth highest foreclosure rate at one in every 3,617 households. In the 29th most populated state, the counties that had the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Windham, Litchfield, New Haven, New London, and Fairfield.
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The third most populated state in the country has a total of 9,865,350 housing units, of which 3,429 went into foreclosure. The state’s foreclosure rate is one in every 2,877 homes. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Gadsden, Gilchrist, Osceola, Santa Rosa, and Pasco.
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With a foreclosure rate of one in every 2,735 homes, New Jersey fell out of the top three and into sixth place for highest foreclosure rate. The 11th most populated state has 3,761,229 housing units, of which 1,375 went into foreclosure. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Cumberland, Salem, Camden, Atlantic, and Gloucester.
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With one in every 2,471 homes going into foreclosure, South Carolina took the fifth spot. Ranked 23rd for population, South Carolina has 2,344,963 housing units and saw 949 foreclosure filings. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Fairfield, Dorchester, Kershaw, Richland, and Spartanburg.
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Ranking 32nd in population, Nevada took the fourth spot for foreclosure rate. With one in every 2,408 homes going into foreclosure, and a total of 1,281,018 housing units, the state had 532 foreclosure filings. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Lander, Churchill, Washoe, Clark, and White Pine.
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Ohio moved into the top three in June with a foreclosure rate of one in every 2,386 homes. With a total of 5,242,524 housing units, the seventh most populated state had a total of 2,197 filings. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Cuyahoga, Huron, Lake, Fayette, and Stark.
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The sixth least populated state in the country, Delaware crept up from third to second place in June for highest foreclosure rate. With one in every 2,117 homes going into foreclosure and a total 448,735 housing units, Delaware saw a total of 212 foreclosure filings. With only three counties in the state, the most foreclosures per housing unit were in (from highest to lowest): Kent, New Castle, and Sussex.
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Illinois took the number one spot again in June. Of its 5,426,429 homes, 2,589 went into foreclosure, making the sixth most populated state’s foreclosure rate one in every 2,096. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Saint Clair, Madison, Piatt, Gallatin, and Rock Island.
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Of all 50 states, California had the most foreclosure filings (3,663); Vermont had the least (7). As for the states with the highest foreclosure rates, Illinois, Delaware and Ohio took the top three spots, respectively.
Two regions – The Great Lakes and the Southeast – tied for having the largest presence among the 10 states that ranked the highest for foreclosure rates. The states in the Great Lakes region were (from highest to lowest): Illinois, Ohio, and Indiana. The states in the Southeast region were (from highest to lowest): South Carolina, Florida, and Alabama.
The Plains region had the largest presence among the 10 states that ranked the lowest for foreclosure rates. The states were (from highest to lowest): Kansas, North Dakota, and South Dakota.
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