GE Capital Mortgage Insurance Co., Raleigh, N.C., is introducing an "A-Minus" program so that it can provide mortgage insurance for homebuyers with less than perfect credit profiles."We know that many borrowers who just miss traditional underwriting guidelines still represent a good credit risk," said GECMIC senior vice president Warren Raybould. Starting Oct. 1, Excel-delegated lenders can start to deliver A-Minus loans through standard delivery, Mr. Raybould said. GE is joining several other private mortgage insurance firms that are offering MI on A-Minus loans. MGIC of Milwaukee and United Guaranty of Greensboro, S.C., announced similar programs this summer.
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Over one-third of the Wolters Kluwer survey participants believe the next Fed move will be to boost short-term rates, but most expect one cut next year.
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The National Association of Home Builders Remodeling Market Index for the second quarter posted a reading of 61, a one-point decline from the first quarter.
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The new Mortgage Bankers Association research adds to debate over whether Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac should allow a less costly alternative to the tri-merge.
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Wide regional variances appeared in housing-start activity in 2025, when the traditional leading builder markets all saw numbers decline by as much as 15%.
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The bill, which passed with wide bipartisan support, will become law at midnight if President Donald Trump doesn't veto it.
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Total application volume fell by over 13.000 units on a month-to-month basis, with declines in purchase and refinance activity, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods said.
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