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Insights & Trends

Dive into housing market trends, data analysis, and mortgage industry insights.

The Building Blocks of Process Re-Engineering: Focused Energy, Improved Processes, Greater Outputs
Loan Origination
Insights & Trends

The Building Blocks of Process Re-Engineering: Focused Energy, Improved Processes, Greater Outputs

Jul 31, 2025
4
 min read
MI Tax Deductibility is Back – What to Expect from the 2025 Update
Mortgage Insurance
Insights & Trends

MI Tax Deductibility is Back – What to Expect from the 2025 Update

Jul 23, 2025
4
 min read
Navigating the New Normal: The Impact of Climate-Related Events on Real Estate Markets and Appraisals
Insights & Trends
Loan Origination

Navigating the New Normal: The Impact of Climate-Related Events on Real Estate Markets and Appraisals

Mar 20, 2025
4
 min read
Prevent Errors with our 2024 Income Calculation Tools and Tips
Mortgage Insurance
Insights & Trends

Prevent Errors with our 2024 Income Calculation Tools and Tips

Mar 13, 2025
2
 min read
Problem Solving Tips for Long-Term Business Solutions
Loan Origination
Insights & Trends

Problem Solving Tips for Long-Term Business Solutions

Feb 5, 2025
3
 min read
What Happened in 2024: A Current Snapshot of the Housing and Mortgage Markets
Insights & Trends
Mortgage Insurance

What Happened in 2024: A Current Snapshot of the Housing and Mortgage Markets

Dec 9, 2024
6
 min read
Appraisal Trends: Understanding and Preventing Appraisal Bias
Loan Origination
Insights & Trends

Appraisal Trends: Understanding and Preventing Appraisal Bias

Jun 27, 2024
5
 min read
QA Trends: A Discussion on Primary Residence Conversions
Underwriting
Insights & Trends

QA Trends: A Discussion on Primary Residence Conversions

May 16, 2024
3
 min read
Appraisal Trends: Mastering Property Conditions and Location on the Appraisal Review
Loan Origination
Insights & Trends

Appraisal Trends: Mastering Property Conditions and Location on the Appraisal Review

Feb 29, 2024
6
 min read
Creating a “Frictionless” Customer Experience: How to Build Better Solutions for Your Business
Loan Origination
Insights & Trends

Creating a “Frictionless” Customer Experience: How to Build Better Solutions for Your Business

Sep 29, 2023
4
 min read
Homebuying Trends and Market Drivers: Tackling Affordability and Inventory Constraints
Insights & Trends
Homebuyer Resources

Homebuying Trends and Market Drivers: Tackling Affordability and Inventory Constraints

Sep 21, 2023
4
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“ESG is What We Do”: Our Commitment to Environmental, Social & Governance
Mortgage Insurance
Insights & Trends

“ESG is What We Do”: Our Commitment to Environmental, Social & Governance

Sep 13, 2023
5
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