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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
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Borrower-Initiated MI Cancellation Explained: Main Points You Need to Know
Mortgage Insurance
Loan Origination

Borrower-Initiated MI Cancellation Explained: Main Points You Need to Know

Nov 2, 2023
5
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“ESG is What We Do”: Our Commitment to Environmental, Social & Governance
Mortgage Insurance
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“ESG is What We Do”: Our Commitment to Environmental, Social & Governance

Sep 13, 2023
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The Importance of Credit: Why Your Borrowers Should Care
Loan Origination
Mortgage Insurance

The Importance of Credit: Why Your Borrowers Should Care

Aug 17, 2023
3
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Reflecting on the Past and Looking to the Future with National Homeownership Month
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Homebuyer Resources

Reflecting on the Past and Looking to the Future with National Homeownership Month

Jul 30, 2023
3
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Get to Know MI Premiums: Single Premium Borrower-Paid Mortgage Insurance (BPMI)
Mortgage Insurance
Loan Origination

Get to Know MI Premiums: Single Premium Borrower-Paid Mortgage Insurance (BPMI)

May 1, 2023
5
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Data-Driven Versus Model-Driven Decision-Making
Mortgage Insurance

Data-Driven Versus Model-Driven Decision-Making

Jan 10, 2023
4
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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
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