More creditworthy borrowers are falling behind on their mortgages. It's a sign of growing trouble in the housing market.
A report from two federal agencies finds the number of delinquent prime mortgages has more than doubled from a year ago.
Prime mortgages are loans given to borrowers considered the least risky.
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