Genworth Launches New MI Website

Genworth Financial Inc., Raleigh, N.C., has announced the introduction of a new and interactive website designed to educate users about mortgage insurance.Genworth said SmarterMI.com features talking tour guides, video testimonials, and animated tutorials to help lenders and real estate professionals stay ahead of trends, learn from their peers, and improve their sales process. Online "webinars" are available free of charge to professionals who want to learn more about mortgage insurance, as well as easy-to-use calculators. "Our new website is a one-stop resource that explains the available alternatives and makes cost comparisons easy," said Kevin Schneider, president of Genworth's U.S. Mortgage Insurance business. "There are safe, secure mortgage options for first-time and low-downpayment buyers, and we want people to know about them." The new website can be found online at http://www.smartermi.com.