May 13, 2022
Letter: Joint Trades Letter on Enterprise Credit Score Model Framework

USMI submitted a comment letter to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) in regards to the implementation of Section 310 of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act of 2018 (“the Act”).

May 12, 2022
Statement: Senate Confirmation of Julia Gordon as Federal Housing Commissioner

Lindsey Johnson, President of U.S. Mortgage Insurers (USMI), issued the following statement on the Senate’s confirmation of Julia Gordon to serve as Assistant Secretary for Housing, Federal Housing Commissioner, Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD):

May 3, 2022
Statement: Departure of USMI President Lindsey Johnson

U.S. Mortgage Insurers (USMI) announced today that Lindsey Johnson, USMI president, will be leaving the organization in June to serve as the next president and CEO of the Consumer Banking Association.

April 21, 2022
Press Release: Private Mortgage Insurers Helped Nearly 2 Million Low Down Payment Borrowers in 2021

Industry supported nearly $585 billion in mortgage originations for new home purchases and refinance loans

April 15, 2022
Blog: Mortgage Insurance Levels the Playing Field

As we kickoff Financial Literacy Month, we want to take a step back and look at the critical role mortgage insurance (MI) plays in leveling the homebuying playing field.

April 1, 2022
Newsletter: April 2022

Spring has brought several housing finance developments as we watched the cherry blossoms come and go here in Washington, D.C.

March 30, 2022
Blog: Celebrating Women’s History Month – Q&A with Prominent Housing Leaders

As we celebrate Women’s History Month, USMI spoke to prominent leaders in the housing finance industry to discuss their important contributions and some of the most pressing issues facing the industry today.

March 30, 2022
Blog: Q&A with Marcia Davies of the Mortgage Bankers Association

As part of USMI’s Q&A series celebrating prominent women leaders in housing finance, Marcia shared advice to others in this space, her thoughts on how the industry can ensure the unique borrowing needs of women, and how the industry can grow to ensure diverse representation at all levels.

March 30, 2022
Blog: Q&A with Faith Schwartz of Housing Finance Strategies

As part of USMI’s Q&A series celebrating prominent women leaders in housing finance, Faith shared advice to others in this space, her thoughts on how the industry can ensure the unique borrowing needs of women, and how the industry can grow to ensure diverse representation at all levels.

March 30, 2022
Blog: Q&A with Paula C. Maggio of MGIC

As part of USMI’s Q&A series celebrating prominent women leaders in housing finance, Paula shared advice to others in this space, her thoughts on how the industry can ensure the unique borrowing needs of women, and how the industry can grow to ensure diverse representation at all levels.

March 30, 2022
Blog: Q&A with Debra Still of Pulte Financial Services

As part of USMI’s Q&A series celebrating prominent women leaders in housing finance, Debra shared advice to others in this space, her thoughts on how the industry can ensure the unique borrowing needs of women, and how the industry can grow to ensure diverse representation at all levels.

March 30, 2022
Blog: Q&A with Teresa Bryce Bazemore of FHLBank San Francisco

As part of USMI’s Q&A series celebrating prominent women leaders in housing finance, Teresa shared advice to others in this space, her thoughts on how the industry can ensure the unique borrowing needs of women, and how the industry can grow to ensure diverse representation at all levels.