by Sal Miosi | Dec 20, 2017 |
As we fast approach 2018, we are still no closer to defining the role of government-backed mortgage insurance provided by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). Housing reform that reduces taxpayer risk is a hot topic; however, we seldom include the FHA’s role in...
by Patrick Sinks | Jan 11, 2017 |
Our country’s approach to housing policy has become severely disjointed — to the point some would label as dysfunctional. It certainly makes no sense to me or to many people I speak with. This is why in June of last year, I blogged about the need to have a discussion...
by Patrick Sinks | Jun 15, 2016 |
As we enter the summer and the housing market continues to recover from the Great Recession, what seems like an annual ritual has begun again. Rumors have started, and positions are being put forth that the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) should reduce its...
by Margaret Crowley | Jul 1, 2015 |
At the time of this posting we are just a few days from July 4 and celebrating Independence Day. So why do I feel like I’m Bill Murray in the movie Groundhog Day? If you’ve never seen it, Bill Murray plays a weatherman who wakes up each morning to find he is living...
by Ben Smidt, MA | Feb 12, 2015 |
Over the past year, MGIC Connects has been a new way for us at Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Corporation (MGIC) to share our perspective and knowledge on the mortgage industry. Our average co-worker tenure of nearly 18 years within the mortgage industry has allowed us...