What Republican and Democratic Party Platforms Say About Housing Finance Reform
The Republican Party wrapped up its convention in Cleveland a short time ago, nominating Donald Trump as its candidate for President. The Democrats followed the Republicans, nominating Hillary Clinton as their candidate for President at their Philadelphia convention....
Creating New Possibilities for Lenders and Borrowers
A new report from the Urban Institute highlights not only the effectiveness of private mortgage insurance, but also what this could mean for lenders and borrowers. Certainly it’s no secret that the mortgage insurance industry suffered during the Great Financial...
3 Reasons Why Restoring 3% Down Loans Makes Sense
While many in our industry applauded the proposed reintroduction by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the GSEs) of a 3% down-payment loan with private mortgage insurance (MI), it certainly has not been unanimously well received. To be honest, many of us here at MGIC have...Mortgage Insurance Industry Poised for Broader Role
Recovering from what is described as the most severe housing downturn the country has ever faced has been difficult and painful. So it is good to report some positive news on the mortgage insurance (MI) front. MGIC and other mortgage insurance companies are entering...Featured Webinar
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