What We’re Watching for in Housing This Year
As we step into 2026, a mid-term election year, we already see an increased focus on housing affordability from an administration hoping to maintain a GOP majority in Congress. Read More
Former Freddie Mac CEO Offers Clarity on Looming Changes for Housing
PolicyCast delivers direct access to industry leaders, offering unfiltered insights on regulatory shifts, GSE reform and market trends — empowering lenders to stay ahead of the news and make informed decisions. Read More
PolicyCast Live Replay: GSE Strategies That Could Impact Your Pipeline
The first ever live Arch MI PolicyCast webinar explored upcoming housing policy and GSE changes, featuring insights from host Kirk Willison of Arch MI and Don Layton, former Freddie Mac CEO and Senior Fellow at NYU’s Furman Center. Read More
PolicyCast: The Four Horsemen of the Housing Apocalypse
U.S. Representative Mike Flood (R-Nebraska) — Chairman of the Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance — joins the Arch MI PolicyCast to highlight the challenges of building more affordable housing for Americans from rural to urban communities. Read More
The $65 Billion Tax Break That Just Changed Everything for Homebuyers
Recent tax code changes have made homebuying more affordable, restoring a deduction that averaged $2,364 per eligible homeowner. Get the details you need to help prospective homebuyers take advantage of all the new tax benefits. Read More
Global Housing Puzzle — Australia’s Risky Bet — EU’s Securitization Boost
Affordable homeownership isn't just a challenge in the United States. From Australia to the European Union, nations worldwide grapple with how to expand homeownership and stimulate housing investment. Read More
PolicyCast: From Bailout to Breakout? The Future of Fannie & Freddie
Don Layton, from the NYU Furman Center for Real Estate and Urban Policy, dives deep into credit risk transfer, the roles of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and the transformative impact of conservatorship. Read More
PolicyCast: Paradise Lost: The Battle to Rebuild LA
Liam Dillon of the LA Times joins the Arch MI PolicyCast to discuss rebuilding efforts after the 2025 wildfires. He covers the disaster’s direct impact, construction labor shortages and the rising cost of materials. Read More
PolicyCast: The $330 Billion Question: DC Insiders Talk Trump and Housing
Two veteran Capitol Hill analysts return to the Arch MI PolicyCast to discuss the second Trump administration’s impact on housing. Kirk Willison’s guests are Cowen Washington Research Group’s Jaret Seiberg and BTIG’s Isaac Boltansky. Read More
Living Too Dangerously?
The recent Los Angeles fires are a stark reminder that Mother Nature's power cannot be ignored. Why it matters: Natural disasters are exacerbating challenges in a housing market already strained by shortages, rising interest rates and skyrocketing insurance premiums. Read More