Tagged: insurance

Expanded property monitoring gives eligible homeowners early warnings about suspicious deeds, liens, and property listings

Homeowners who switched carriers saved $440 a year on average, giving originators another affordability variable to address early

Former Mr. Cooper president succeeds Rick Thornberry as Radian completes its shift toward mortgage and specialty insurance

The self-funded program aims to help eligible mortgage companies gain more control over employee healthcare costs

Rising homeowners insurance costs are pushing lenders to expand affordability tools beyond the mortgage itself

The partnership highlights a growing industry focus on reducing closing friction, improving borrower retention and embedding insurance shopping directly into the homebuying experience

Newrez analysis of 1.2M loans shows costs topping $2,600 nationally, with regional disparities and new pressure points for borrower affordability

Tighter project-review and reserve requirements drew praise for improving condo standards, yet some lenders warned the changes could raise costs

Fannie, Freddie ease insurance rules, allowing cheaper roof coverage, higher deductibles, and added flexibility for borrowers, condos, and lenders

Surging premiums, rising uninsured rates, and growing reliance on state-backed insurers signal mounting strain on housing markets as climate risks intensify