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Data-Driven Versus Model-Driven Decision-Making
Mortgage Insurance

Data-Driven Versus Model-Driven Decision-Making

Jan 10, 2023
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Coverage from the Ground Up: Your Guide to Construction-to-Permanent (C2P) Loans
Underwriting
Mortgage Insurance

Coverage from the Ground Up: Your Guide to Construction-to-Permanent (C2P) Loans

Dec 15, 2022
2
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FHFA Announces Upfront Credit Fees Have Changed: What this Means for You and Your Borrowers
Loan Origination
Mortgage Insurance

FHFA Announces Upfront Credit Fees Have Changed: What this Means for You and Your Borrowers

Dec 8, 2022
5
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How Economic Cycles Change the Mortgage Fraud Landscape
Mortgage Insurance

How Economic Cycles Change the Mortgage Fraud Landscape

Dec 1, 2022
4
 min read
DEI Considerations: Let’s Talk Expanded Nontraditional Credit Guidelines
Underwriting
Mortgage Insurance

DEI Considerations: Let’s Talk Expanded Nontraditional Credit Guidelines

Nov 15, 2022
4
 min read
ARMs are on the Rise: When ARMs May Be the Right Choice
Loan Origination
Mortgage Insurance

ARMs are on the Rise: When ARMs May Be the Right Choice

Sep 27, 2022
5
 min read
ARMs are on the Rise: A Look Inside How They Work
Loan Origination
Mortgage Insurance

ARMs are on the Rise: A Look Inside How They Work

Sep 22, 2022
4
 min read
ARMs are on the Rise: The Basics You Need to Know
Loan Origination
Mortgage Insurance

ARMs are on the Rise: The Basics You Need to Know

Sep 14, 2022
5
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Who’s Who in the Mortgage Process: The People FTHBs Need to Know
Homebuyer Resources
Mortgage Insurance

Who’s Who in the Mortgage Process: The People FTHBs Need to Know

Aug 11, 2022
6
 min read
FTHBs Should Consider These Unexpected Expenses: The Budget Checklist
Homebuyer Resources
Mortgage Insurance

FTHBs Should Consider These Unexpected Expenses: The Budget Checklist

Aug 3, 2022
3
 min read
Help your FTHBs Avoid Financial Surprises: The Affordability Worksheet
Homebuyer Resources
Mortgage Insurance

Help your FTHBs Avoid Financial Surprises: The Affordability Worksheet

Jul 28, 2022
4
 min read
The Benefits of MI: Educating your First-Time Homebuyers
Homebuyer Resources
Mortgage Insurance

The Benefits of MI: Educating your First-Time Homebuyers

Jul 20, 2022
4
 min read