March 30, 2022
Blog: Q&A with Meghan C. Bartholomew of Radian

As part of USMI’s Q&A series celebrating prominent women leaders in housing finance, Meghan 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 28, 2022
Letter: Comments on FHFA’s 2022-2026 Strategic Plan

On March 11, 2022, USMI submitted a comment letter to Federal Housing Finance Agency’s (FHFA) Acting Director Sandra Thompson on the Agency’s draft Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2022-2026.

March 14, 2022
Letter: USMI Calls for Senate Finance Committee to Co-Sponsor the Middle Class Mortgage Insurance Premium Act of 2022

USMI sent letters to members of the Senate Finance Committee encouraging them to co-sponsor the Middle Class Mortgage Insurance Premium Act of 2022, introduced by Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and co-sponsored by Senator Roy Blunt (R-MO).

February 25, 2022
Newsletter: February 2022

Though Spring is nearing, DC is still dealing with winter’s cold. We also see some things heating up with recent developments in housing finance.

February 25, 2022
Op-Ed: Building the Goal of Increasing Minority Homeownership

As we celebrate Black History Month, it is important to remember why the mortgage and housing finance systems need to focus on Black homeownership. Owning a home helps to increase financial security, enhance family and community stability, and build intergenerational wealth.

February 24, 2022
Blog: Where Housing Legislation Stands in an Election Year

As the country kicks off primary elections in the mere matter of weeks, policymakers and advocacy groups are already sizing up what can and cannot be accomplished before voters go to the polls on November 8 for the 2022 midterm election.

February 22, 2022
Article: Home Prices Fuel Push to Revive Mortgage Insurance Tax Break

From Law360’s David van den Berg: “Surging housing prices around the country are fueling a legislative push to revive the mortgage insurance premium deduction that expired at the end of 2021, with two House proposals and one Senate bill pending.”

January 24, 2022
Letter: Comments to CFPB on HDMA Rule Assessment

USMI submitted a comment letter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) in response to its Request […]

January 11, 2022
Member Spotlight: Q&A with Brad Shuster of National MI

USMI’s member spotlight series focuses on how the private mortgage insurance (MI) industry works to address several […]

December 15, 2021
Statement: Nomination of Sandra Thompson as FHFA Director

WASHINGTON — Lindsey Johnson, President of the U.S. Mortgage Insurers (USMI), today issued the following statement on President […]

December 10, 2021
Newsletter: December 2021

With the recent passage of the bipartisan infrastructure bill, Congress has moved onto the Build Back Better […]

December 8, 2021
Blog: Addressing the Increasing Costs of Homeownership

Buying a home is the largest single investment most Americans will make, but during the last few […]