45,921 U.S. properties had a foreclosure filing in March 2026, +28% from a year ago. That is 1 in every 3,131 homes.
| # | State | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Carolina | 1 in 1,996 |
| 2 | Indiana | 1 in 2,122 |
| 3 | Florida | 1 in 2,124 |
| 4 | Illinois | 1 in 2,238 |
| 5 | New Jersey | 1 in 2,266 |
A filing is not a sale. Every state gives you notices and deadlines, and some give you a right to buy the home back. Pick your state and enter the date of your first missed payment to see every deadline. Start with the pre-foreclosure guide.
Source: figures from ATTOM’s March 2026 foreclosure report, which names only the top five states in each category. The full state ranking starts with our August 2026 report. Other reports: August 2026 · July 2026 · June 2026 · May 2026 · April 2026 · February 2026 · January 2026
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