Equifax reports increase in mortgage and equity line delinquencies

Equifax Inc., is reporting that the number of 30 days past due mortgagees in January was up for 50 percent compared to January 2008.  They also are reporting that the number of delinquent equity lines has accelerated by 3.39 percent in January 2009 compared to December 2008, the largest increase in 10 years.