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Simply put, it looks at all the insured loans in the single-family business and factors in expected interest rates, home price forecast, default rates and severity rates over the entire duration of these loans, some of which will be on the books for 30 years. MORE
Margaret Redman has been named director of national commercial services and senior regional underwriting counsel for North American Title Insurance Co. The post North American Title Insurance announces flurry of moves appeared first on HousingWire. MORE
The post Fitch Ratings: Title Insurers to Exceed Expectations appeared first on DSNews. The post Fitch Ratings: Title Insurers to Exceed Expectations appeared first on Appraisal Buzz. MORE
Fannie Mae has completed its final Credit Insurance Risk Transfer (CIRT) transaction of 2021. billion of mortgage credit risk to private insurers and reinsurers. CIRT 2021-2 covers $30.7 MORE
Winter storms in Texas, for example, accounted for 40% … The post Natural Disasters are Pushing Up Insurance Rates appeared first on DSNews. The post Natural Disasters are Pushing Up Insurance Rates appeared first on Appraisal Buzz. MORE
White label title insurance franchise Proliant Settlement Systems announced Friday the acquisition of Great Northern Title Insurance Agency (GNTIA) in Michigan as a franchisee. The post White label title insurer Proliant adds another franchise appeared first on HousingWire. MORE
A fire can be one of the worst days of a homeowner’s life—not only could it take years to recover emotionally from losing everything you own—it can be financially devastating, even after an insurance payout. The post How Much Does Home Insurance Rise After a Fire? MORE
The fastest growing brokerage in insurance industry history, Acrisure , announced Wednesday that it has acquired title insurance and settlement service provider Tempo Title , marking its entrance into the real estate services business. MORE
Shannon Foglia Brandy was pretty certain she wanted a career in public relations, but after a summer internship before her senior year at Bryant University, she began considering a career in the field of title insurance. “I MORE
Radian Group recently announced the launching of its title insurance and closing services platform, titlegenius, in Arizona, California, Nevada, Ohio and Pennsylvania. The mortgage insurance and real estate services company first introduced titlegenius in Florida this past May. MORE
MGIC Investment Corporation’s principal subsidiary Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Corporation (MGIC) has announced that Sri Kadasinghanahalli joined the company on October 18, 2021 as Vice President of Systems Development. MORE
Securent, a newly formed provider of comprehensive risk management and insurance programs for mortgage and mortgage-backed securities stakeholders, launched its insurance operations. A subsidiary of SitusAMC, Securent’s loan defect insurance protects primary and secondary mortgage participants against risk associated with defects introduced in the loan manufacturing process MORE
Mortgage title insurance premiums surged by 17.6% billion in title insurance premiums seen in the second quarter this year. But with home sales and mortgage origination volumes rising, it comes as no surprise that mortgage title insurance is also seeing an uptick. MORE
As new EVP and Head of Guaranteed Rate Insurance, 30-plus year industry vet will lead a team of more than 200 insurance professionals and focus on organic growth, and mergers and acquisitions. The post Jeff Wingate Named EVP of Guaranteed Rate Insurance appeared first on DSNews. The post Jeff Wingate Named EVP of Guaranteed Rate Insurance appeared first on Appraisal Buzz. MORE
So far his venture-backed title company has launched platforms that have sped up title clearance and title insurance acquisition, and they have their sights on expanding into the lending and appraisal space. Qualia CEO Nate Baker. MORE
Insurer Growing as 3 Private Insurers Cancel Policies. Insurer Growing as 3 Private Insurers Cancel Policies | Florida Realtors. The trend recently has spread to Orange, Seminole, Osceola and Lake counties in Central Florida, insurers contend. MORE
Who Needs Renters Insurance? Everyone who rents a property to live in on a full-time or long-term basis should have renter's insurance. A homeowner who owns a rental property should switch their insurance policy to a landlord policy. What Does Renters Insurance Cost? MORE
reported positive revenue for 2020, in large part because its title insurance arm made up for a decrease in general earned premiums. This growth stemmed from greater profitability in the general and title insurance segments. Title Insurance operating revenues were up 30.3% MORE
Some people will do anything to avoid making a claim against their homeowners insurance, and for good reason, rates on average jump 21% after a single claim. The post Insurance Rates Can Jump 21% After A Claim appeared first on Appraisal Buzz. MORE
If you’re using a home loan to buy a house, then you could have two types of insurance in your future, home insurance and mortgage insurance. Home insurance is also called homeowner’s insurance or hazard insurance. But mortgage insurance? MORE
The post Mortgage Insurance Deduction Legislation Introduced appeared first on theMReport.com. The post Mortgage Insurance Deduction Legislation Introduced appeared first on Appraisal Buzz. MORE
a Philadelphia-based title insurance company. The agreement marks Compass’s fifth title insurance company acquisition this year and third this month. For the traditional “Big Four” title insurers Fidelity National Financial , First American Finance Corp. , MORE
Insurance Costs Threaten Fla. Source: Insurance Costs Threaten Fla. Homeowners across the state have experienced double-digit rate increases for insurance, while others have received notices that their policies will not be renewed. The post Insurance Costs Threaten Fla. MORE
The title insurance industry saw a surge in premium volume in the second quarter of 2020, according to the American Land Title Association’s latest Market Share Analysis. But title insurance premiums are also surging as a result. The title insurance industry generated $4.18 MORE
The post The title insurance arms race heats up appeared first on HousingWire. Closing Mergers and acquisitions title companies Title company Title insurance title insurance and settlement services MORE
The partnership will allow consumers to find their desired mortgages and insurance rates simultaneously MORE
Bad news for homeowners with a flood insurance policy—for the majority of homeowners in flood zones, rates are more than likely going to go up when the policy renewal time comes around. Previously … The post Analyzing FEMA’s Flood Insurance Revisions appeared first on DSNews. MORE
In 2013, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) began requiring borrowers to pay the Mortgage Insurance Premium (MIP) for the life of an FHA loan. Understanding the difference between FHA and private mortgage insurance can shed light on why FHA changed its policy. MORE
A new pricing methodology intended to promote fairness and solvency to the federal National Flood Insurance program will increase costs for most families nationwide, and members of both political parties are mobilizing to stop it. MORE
Title insurers wrote $19.2 Just how fruitful was 2020 for title insurers? Old Republic reported a 20% increase in title insurance income for the full year in 2020, rounding out at $3.29 segment pretax margin of title insurance and services. MORE
Soon after the Department of Housing and Urban Development released its Mutual Mortgage Insurance fund report, housing finance and policy experts opined on whether the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) should lower the fees it charges borrowers. MORE
Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marcia Fudge put an end to speculation that the agency would move to reduce the Federal Housing Authority ‘s mortgage insurance premiums by 25 basis points. “The health of FHA’s Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund has remained resilient despite the financial challenges faced by homeowners with FHA-insured mortgages in 2020,” she said. MORE
The post Op-Ed: FHA Should Stay the Course for Mortgage Insurance Premiums appeared first on theMReport.com. The post Op-Ed: FHA Should Stay the Course for Mortgage Insurance Premiums appeared first on Appraisal Buzz. Former FHA veterans Brian D. MORE
Panel examines mitigating flood risk through the National Flood Insurance Program and new pricing methodology as a result of Risk Rating 2.0. The post Senate Hearing Addresses Flood Insurance appeared first on DSNews. MORE
The post Title Insurance Premiums Reach Historic Volume appeared first on DSNews. The post Title Insurance Premiums Reach Historic Volume appeared first on Appraisal Buzz. MORE
Genworth Financial said it will delay the initial public offering of its recently rebranded mortgage insurance arm, Enact Holdings. ” The Richmond, Virginia-based company initially considered taking its mortgage insurance arm public to pay down $1 billion in debt coming due this year. MORE
The title insurance and settlement services provider was originally bought b y Solutionstar Holdings , an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Nationstar Mortgage Holdings (Mr. The post Blend breaks into title insurance with latest acquisition appeared first on HousingWire. MORE
A strategic insurance solution is a critical component to monitor and assess mortgage loans as part of a larger risk management and servicing framework. The aim of insurance servicing is to avoid losses and provide excellent customer service to clients and their borrowers. MORE
The post Insuring a Tiny Home appeared first on DSNews. The post Insuring a Tiny Home appeared first on Appraisal Buzz. Safeguarding a little house in Oklahoma or Kansas is pricier than in less disaster-prone regions, but it is still 95% less than covering a larger residence. MORE
Private mortgage insurance helped over 2 million low downpayment borrowers secure mortgage financing in 2020, a 53% increase from 2019, according to data from the government sponsored entities. The private mortgage insurance industry also supported $600 billion in mortgage originations. MORE
As extreme weather becomes the norm, home insurance may become increasingly unaffordable—or simply unattainable for homeowners in some regions. The post The Home Insurance Forecast appeared first on DSNews. The post The Home Insurance Forecast appeared first on Appraisal Buzz. MORE
The post WFG National Title Insurance Company Hires New VP appeared first on DSNews. The post WFG National Title Insurance Company Hires New VP appeared first on Appraisal Buzz. MORE
Securent , a provider of comprehensive risk management and insurance programs for mortgage and mortgage-backed securities (MBS) stakeholders, has launched. The post Securent, a SitusAMC Insurance Services Branch, Launches appeared first on Appraisal Buzz. MORE
The National Flood Insurance Program’s authority to issue policies was recently extended for a full year, until September 30, 2021. The post How the National Flood Insurance Program’s recent extension provides stability for the housing market appeared first on HousingWire. MORE
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SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
Radian Group recently announced the launching of its title insurance and closing services platform, titlegenius, in Arizona, California, Nevada, Ohio and Pennsylvania. The mortgage insurance and real estate services company first introduced titlegenius in Florida this past May.
Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
In 2013, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) began requiring borrowers to pay the Mortgage Insurance Premium (MIP) for the life of an FHA loan. Understanding the difference between FHA and private mortgage insurance can shed light on why FHA changed its policy.
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DECEMBER 3, 2021
As extreme weather becomes the norm, home insurance may become increasingly unaffordable—or simply unattainable for homeowners in some regions. The post The Home Insurance Forecast appeared first on DSNews. The post The Home Insurance Forecast appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.
Housing Wire
MARCH 25, 2021
Private mortgage insurance helped over 2 million low downpayment borrowers secure mortgage financing in 2020, a 53% increase from 2019, according to data from the government sponsored entities. The private mortgage insurance industry also supported $600 billion in mortgage originations.
Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 12, 2021
Shannon Foglia Brandy was pretty certain she wanted a career in public relations, but after a summer internship before her senior year at Bryant University, she began considering a career in the field of title insurance. “I
Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
The fastest growing brokerage in insurance industry history, Acrisure , announced Wednesday that it has acquired title insurance and settlement service provider Tempo Title , marking its entrance into the real estate services business.
Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
A new pricing methodology intended to promote fairness and solvency to the federal National Flood Insurance program will increase costs for most families nationwide, and members of both political parties are mobilizing to stop it.
Appraisal Buzz
DECEMBER 2, 2021
The post Mortgage Insurance Deduction Legislation Introduced appeared first on theMReport.com. The post Mortgage Insurance Deduction Legislation Introduced appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.
Housing Wire
APRIL 13, 2021
Title insurers wrote $19.2 Just how fruitful was 2020 for title insurers? Old Republic reported a 20% increase in title insurance income for the full year in 2020, rounding out at $3.29 segment pretax margin of title insurance and services.
Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020
The title insurance industry saw a surge in premium volume in the second quarter of 2020, according to the American Land Title Association’s latest Market Share Analysis. But title insurance premiums are also surging as a result. The title insurance industry generated $4.18
Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 17, 2021
Simply put, it looks at all the insured loans in the single-family business and factors in expected interest rates, home price forecast, default rates and severity rates over the entire duration of these loans, some of which will be on the books for 30 years.
Housing Wire
MAY 13, 2021
Genworth Financial said it will delay the initial public offering of its recently rebranded mortgage insurance arm, Enact Holdings. ” The Richmond, Virginia-based company initially considered taking its mortgage insurance arm public to pay down $1 billion in debt coming due this year.
Housing Wire
DECEMBER 22, 2020
Mortgage title insurance premiums surged by 17.6% billion in title insurance premiums seen in the second quarter this year. But with home sales and mortgage origination volumes rising, it comes as no surprise that mortgage title insurance is also seeing an uptick.
Housing Wire
MARCH 30, 2021
Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marcia Fudge put an end to speculation that the agency would move to reduce the Federal Housing Authority ‘s mortgage insurance premiums by 25 basis points. “The health of FHA’s Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund has remained resilient despite the financial challenges faced by homeowners with FHA-insured mortgages in 2020,” she said.
Appraisal Buzz
AUGUST 18, 2021
The post Insuring a Tiny Home appeared first on DSNews. The post Insuring a Tiny Home appeared first on Appraisal Buzz. Safeguarding a little house in Oklahoma or Kansas is pricier than in less disaster-prone regions, but it is still 95% less than covering a larger residence.
Appraisal Buzz
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
Bad news for homeowners with a flood insurance policy—for the majority of homeowners in flood zones, rates are more than likely going to go up when the policy renewal time comes around. Previously … The post Analyzing FEMA’s Flood Insurance Revisions appeared first on DSNews.
Appraisal Buzz
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
Securent , a provider of comprehensive risk management and insurance programs for mortgage and mortgage-backed securities (MBS) stakeholders, has launched. The post Securent, a SitusAMC Insurance Services Branch, Launches appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.
Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 16, 2020
If you’re using a home loan to buy a house, then you could have two types of insurance in your future, home insurance and mortgage insurance. Home insurance is also called homeowner’s insurance or hazard insurance. But mortgage insurance?
Housing Wire
JULY 19, 2021
Margaret Redman has been named director of national commercial services and senior regional underwriting counsel for North American Title Insurance Co. The post North American Title Insurance announces flurry of moves appeared first on HousingWire.
Appraisal Buzz
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
Winter storms in Texas, for example, accounted for 40% … The post Natural Disasters are Pushing Up Insurance Rates appeared first on DSNews. The post Natural Disasters are Pushing Up Insurance Rates appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.
Housing Wire
MARCH 15, 2021
The title insurance and settlement services provider was originally bought b y Solutionstar Holdings , an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Nationstar Mortgage Holdings (Mr. The post Blend breaks into title insurance with latest acquisition appeared first on HousingWire.
Housing Wire
APRIL 2, 2021
White label title insurance franchise Proliant Settlement Systems announced Friday the acquisition of Great Northern Title Insurance Agency (GNTIA) in Michigan as a franchisee. The post White label title insurer Proliant adds another franchise appeared first on HousingWire.
Appraisal Buzz
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
MGIC Investment Corporation’s principal subsidiary Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Corporation (MGIC) has announced that Sri Kadasinghanahalli joined the company on October 18, 2021 as Vice President of Systems Development.
Appraisal Buzz
JUNE 22, 2021
Panel examines mitigating flood risk through the National Flood Insurance Program and new pricing methodology as a result of Risk Rating 2.0. The post Senate Hearing Addresses Flood Insurance appeared first on DSNews.
Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
a Philadelphia-based title insurance company. The agreement marks Compass’s fifth title insurance company acquisition this year and third this month. For the traditional “Big Four” title insurers Fidelity National Financial , First American Finance Corp. ,
Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 2, 2021
reported positive revenue for 2020, in large part because its title insurance arm made up for a decrease in general earned premiums. This growth stemmed from greater profitability in the general and title insurance segments. Title Insurance operating revenues were up 30.3%
Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 3, 2020
The National Flood Insurance Program’s authority to issue policies was recently extended for a full year, until September 30, 2021. The post How the National Flood Insurance Program’s recent extension provides stability for the housing market appeared first on HousingWire.
Appraisal Buzz
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021
The post Title Insurance Premiums Reach Historic Volume appeared first on DSNews. The post Title Insurance Premiums Reach Historic Volume appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.
Appraisal Buzz
AUGUST 26, 2021
The post Fitch Ratings: Title Insurers to Exceed Expectations appeared first on DSNews. The post Fitch Ratings: Title Insurers to Exceed Expectations appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.
Appraisal Buzz
OCTOBER 11, 2021
Some people will do anything to avoid making a claim against their homeowners insurance, and for good reason, rates on average jump 21% after a single claim. The post Insurance Rates Can Jump 21% After A Claim appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.
Appraisal Buzz
DECEMBER 2, 2021
Fannie Mae has completed its final Credit Insurance Risk Transfer (CIRT) transaction of 2021. billion of mortgage credit risk to private insurers and reinsurers. CIRT 2021-2 covers $30.7
Housing Wire
JANUARY 31, 2021
A strategic insurance solution is a critical component to monitor and assess mortgage loans as part of a larger risk management and servicing framework. The aim of insurance servicing is to avoid losses and provide excellent customer service to clients and their borrowers.
Appraisal Buzz
OCTOBER 1, 2021
A fire can be one of the worst days of a homeowner’s life—not only could it take years to recover emotionally from losing everything you own—it can be financially devastating, even after an insurance payout. The post How Much Does Home Insurance Rise After a Fire?
Appraisal Buzz
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
The post WFG National Title Insurance Company Hires New VP appeared first on DSNews. The post WFG National Title Insurance Company Hires New VP appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.
Appraisal Buzz
OCTOBER 14, 2021
As new EVP and Head of Guaranteed Rate Insurance, 30-plus year industry vet will lead a team of more than 200 insurance professionals and focus on organic growth, and mergers and acquisitions. The post Jeff Wingate Named EVP of Guaranteed Rate Insurance appeared first on DSNews. The post Jeff Wingate Named EVP of Guaranteed Rate Insurance appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.
Appraisal Buzz
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
The post Op-Ed: FHA Should Stay the Course for Mortgage Insurance Premiums appeared first on theMReport.com. The post Op-Ed: FHA Should Stay the Course for Mortgage Insurance Premiums appeared first on Appraisal Buzz. Former FHA veterans Brian D.
Valuation Review
DECEMBER 8, 2021
Securent, a newly formed provider of comprehensive risk management and insurance programs for mortgage and mortgage-backed securities stakeholders, launched its insurance operations. A subsidiary of SitusAMC, Securent’s loan defect insurance protects primary and secondary mortgage participants against risk associated with defects introduced in the loan manufacturing process
Empire Appraisal Group
JUNE 24, 2021
Insurer Growing as 3 Private Insurers Cancel Policies. Insurer Growing as 3 Private Insurers Cancel Policies | Florida Realtors. The trend recently has spread to Orange, Seminole, Osceola and Lake counties in Central Florida, insurers contend.
Mortgagebroker News
NOVEMBER 25, 2021
The partnership will allow consumers to find their desired mortgages and insurance rates simultaneously
Eppraisal
DECEMBER 7, 2021
Who Needs Renters Insurance? Everyone who rents a property to live in on a full-time or long-term basis should have renter's insurance. A homeowner who owns a rental property should switch their insurance policy to a landlord policy. What Does Renters Insurance Cost?
Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
Soon after the Department of Housing and Urban Development released its Mutual Mortgage Insurance fund report, housing finance and policy experts opined on whether the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) should lower the fees it charges borrowers.
Housing Wire
DECEMBER 6, 2021
So far his venture-backed title company has launched platforms that have sped up title clearance and title insurance acquisition, and they have their sights on expanding into the lending and appraisal space. Qualia CEO Nate Baker.
Empire Appraisal Group
JUNE 3, 2021
Insurance Costs Threaten Fla. Source: Insurance Costs Threaten Fla. Homeowners across the state have experienced double-digit rate increases for insurance, while others have received notices that their policies will not be renewed. The post Insurance Costs Threaten Fla.
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