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The U.S foreclosure rate has hit an all time high in 2009. Lenders are forced to foreclose on homes due to high unemployment rates which has resulted in a shortage of income leaving homeowners with no choice but to default on their home loans.

Many of the big states in the U.S. have recorded the highest number of home foreclosures. One out of every 398 houses in the U.S. is under the threat of foreclosure.

Nevada is one of the hardest hit States with one in 33 houses in foreclosure. This figure translates to over 34,417 homes in process of foreclosure. Florida is next with a mind blowing 165,291 homes in foreclosure, which equals one out of every 50 homes in foreclosure.

Some of the other hardest hit states are California, Detroit, Texas, Virginia, Illinois, Georgia, and Michigan. It has been reported that almost 77 percent of the U.S is facing foreclosure.

Las Vegas continues to suffer the most with foreclosure filings, as the state saw around 14,861 foreclosures. That is one in every 54 housing units in Las Vegas is being foreclosed. Florida accounted for 15 percent of the total number of home loan borrowers to deal with home foreclosures. The most important question that rises in the mind is why these particular states were hit so hard.

How does this happen? Some of the factors include high mortgage rates, and adjusting mortgage rates. In February of 2009, foreclosures hit a record high in the U.S of 117,259, equaling 68 percent more than the previous year in February.

So what are the reason for high delinquencies and foreclosure? There are several factors. The two that come to mind are depreciation of home value and the other is related to job loss. Lower property value makes it impossible to refinance which has contributed to the highest rates of foreclosure we have ever seen in the country.

Homeowners can fight foreclosure and help contribute to reducing the amount of foreclosures in the country. If you are having problems paying your mortgage, contact your bank or foreclosure consultant to see if you qualify for a loan modification program today.