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Marketplace: Defaulted Mortgages on the Rise

The number of homeowners defaulting on their mortgages has been steadily rising in recent months. The Mortgage Bankers Association says the trend is particularly troubling among high-risk borrowers.

Alex Chadwick speaks with Marketplace's Amy Scott about the news, and what it could mean for the housing market.

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