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The costs of homeownership – and the value of mortgage insurance

MI is one of the few products in the homebuying process that has actually decreased in cost.

Basel III Endgame and the value of private mortgage insurance

As a powerful financial tool that helps Americans accelerate pathways to homeownership, private MI should receive recognition within the bank capital framework.

Mortgage-ready or not: The pipeline strategy of keeping borrowers engaged

Stay connected with borrowers – even those not yet mortgage-ready – and build future opportunities.

We asked the question: Why should lenders stay engaged with borrowers who aren't mortgage-ready?

Learn why you should help not-yet-mortgage-ready borrowers through the readiness cycle and how to keep them engaged with this pipeline strategy.

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Private mortgage insurance: A timeless tool for achieving homeownership

Waiting to buy a home can lead to missed opportunities to build equity and generational wealth. Since 1957, more than 40 million families who lacked enough funds for a 20% down payment have been able to buy a home using private mortgage insurance (PMI).

For lenders

Industry Intelligence Center

MGIC’s Industry Intelligence Center is a curated resource for lending leaders looking to stay ahead of market trends and explore solutions that drive the growth and relevance of their institutions.

Community lending

MGIC’s Community Lending Field Guide is designed to equip lenders with tools, insights and consultative support to help grow homeownership in their communities.

Portfolio lending

MGIC’s Portfolio Playbook is a suite of mortgage product solutions designed to help you stretch beyond GSE limits to offer more flexible financing options to a broad spectrum of borrowers, reduce your exposure to credit risk, optimize your capital, and reduce your loss reserve allowance.

For loan officers

Loan Officer Hub

Find strategies, resources and tips to help you build your business – curated just for loan originators.

Referral-building workshops

Add value to referral relationships with these ready-made presentations.

Loan Originators Survey Report

See how you compare to your peers when it comes to marketing, referrals, productivity and more.

Helping homebuyers

First-time homebuyer resources

From financial readiness and credit to budgeting and the mortgage process, our resources are designed to help guide your borrowers through their homebuying journey.

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Formal homebuyer education options

Learn about options that may help borrowers meet homebuyer education requirements for certain loans.

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Consumer calculators

Help more potential borrowers crunch the numbers to see that buying a home is possible.

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