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National Homeownership Month 2023: What’s Different This Year?

It’s June, the month when historically a record number of new homeowners close on homes. Although mortgage rates were down slightly at the beginning of May (the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6...

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Help Homebuyers Succeed with Education and Affordable Down Payments

With homebuyers facing new hurdles this year, including higher interest rates and a lack of inventory, mortgage originators focus more on homebuyer education to set expectations up front and equip borro...

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How to Build Strong Realtor Partnerships That Will Drive Success in 2023

With higher interest rates dampening demand for home loans, mortgage originators should strive to reestablish partnerships with Realtors® to keep their mortgage pipelines producing in these uncertain ti...

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Worried about Fighting for Every Deal in 2023? Here’s How to Get an Edge

Prepare for the year ahead by adding Arch MI’s unique solutions to your strategy. Discover how to save deals with customized, lower MI premiums. Market and insure affordable mortgages that allow many Mi...

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Prepare for Mortgage Market Shifts with Expert Insights, Professional Training

With interest rates rising, it’s a good time to remind ourselves of the Boy Scout motto, “Be Prepared.” To maximize results for the balance of this year and in 2023, check out Arch MI’s complimentary re...

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Mortgage Lending Growth Is Increasingly Linked to Hispanic Homebuyers 

Hispanic homebuyers have purchased more than 1.9 million homes since 2014. With an estimated 8 million mortgage-ready adults, this population is poised to play an even larger role in the mortgage indust...

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In Sports and MI, Strength Is a Key Competitive Differentiator

We’ve all seen football teams win games with superior strength on the offensive line and at quarterback. As challenges arise in the housing industry, Arch MI’s financial strength stands out for mortgage...

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Appraisal Gap Strategy

As home prices continue to rise, “appraisal gaps” are emerging as a major challenge to homebuyers. Did you know you can use MI to close the gap and save borrowers thousands of dollars at closing...

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How Millennial Renters Can Become Homebuyers — Much Faster Than They Think

Huge rent increases create a prime opportunity to help Millennial renters invest in homeownership. Lenders who educate these buyers on down payment realities and offer low-down-payment options will orig...

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Spotlight Homebuyer Benefits During National Homeownership Month in June

June is National Homeownership Month. It’s a great time to highlight the wealth-building benefits of homeownership for prospective buyers while offering proven strategies for overcoming common hurdles t...

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