Arch MI Insights
The Complete Resource for Mortgage Professionals
Insights is a multimedia platform that presents updates, analysis and discussion of the key issues facing mortgage originators.
April 21, 2025
Combat Mortgage Fraud with AI-Powered Tech and Intuition
The threat of mortgage fraud is rising, while experts fear AI tools are making these schemes harder to detect. As a first line of defense, mortgage loan officers use a combination of technology tools an…
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March 19, 2025
Has the Mortgage Industry’s AI Future Already Arrived?
Generative AI transforms mortgage lending with chatbots for pre-qualification, drones for appraisals and apps for real-time underwriting updates….
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February 20, 2025
Harnessing AI for Success and Sidestepping Costly Mistakes
In the evolving mortgage industry, AI is key in lending. Loan officers use AI for marketing, analysis and automating tasks, but must use care to avoid conflicts with customers and regulations….
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January 17, 2025
New Year, New Administration, New Challenges Facing Lenders
Where are rates headed in 2025? It all depends, the Fed recently admitted, on inflation and President Trump’s policies. For mortgage loan officers, this means negotiating unexpected rate fluctuations by…
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December 18, 2024
Unlock 2025 Opportunities with Expert Insights and Resources
The U.S. housing market continues to evolve as economic conditions, mortgage rates and inventory dynamics shape its trajectory. Early 2025 presents a critical period, and forecasts from leading organiza…
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November 20, 2024
Close the Deal: Advisory Role Boosts Loan Officer Success in a Volatile Market
As mortgage rates fluctuate, homebuyers increasingly need guidance to navigate the volatile market. J.D. Power’s 2024 Mortgage Origination Satisfaction Study, released in November, concluded that lender…
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October 28, 2024
White paper: “Increasing Mortgage Affordability and Availability with Reinsurance”
Credit Risk Transfer (CRT) is an increasingly important factor in the U.S. housing market and public policy, helping to make mortgages more affordable while reducing the cost of capital, lowering the pu…
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September 27, 2024
How to Reduce Those Dreaded Underwriting Delays
The mortgage process is a source of significant frustration for many buyers. By streamlining the underwriting process, setting customer expectations and being responsive, mortgage loan officers can impr…
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August 20, 2024
Do Borrower Savings Need a Boost? With MI, Maybe Not
Rising rents create a prime opportunity to help aspiring homebuyers purchase now — not years from now. Lenders who educate these buyers on down payment realities and offer low-down-payment options will …
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About Arch MI’s Insights Blog
Arch MI’s Insights blog provides commentary from company experts on challenges and opportunities for mortgage loan originators.
Our primary focus is spotlighting solutions to help you close more loans for qualified borrowers, and we’ll cover a wide range of topics to fulfill that mission – including housing policy, generational trends, technological innovation and more.