March 21, 2019
Testimony: Lindsey D. Johnson before The United States House Committee on Financial Services

USMI’s Thoughts and Recommendations on the Bipartisan Housing Finance Reform Act of 2018 – December 21, 2018 […]

March 11, 2019
Blog: Want to Buy a Home? Do the Math

It is a common misconception that a 20 percent down payment is required to buy a home. […]

February 26, 2019
Statement: USMI Applauds the U.S. Senate Banking Committee’s Approval of Mark Calabria as the New Director of Federal Housing Finance Agency—Urges Quick Senate Floor Consideration

Lindsey Johnson, President of U.S. Mortgage Insurers (USMI), today issued the following statement on the U.S. Senate Banking Committee’s confirmation of Dr. Mark Calabria as the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director.

February 19, 2019
Op-Ed: Private insurance plays a critical part in home mortgage ecosystem

Private mortgage insurance remains the longest serving, time-tested way to help low down-payment borrowers qualify for home financing in the conventional market.

February 19, 2019
Newsletter: February 2019

As the 116th Congress settles in, there has already been a lot of housing finance activity.

February 1, 2019
Statement: Senate Banking Committee Chairman’s Outline for Reform of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

WASHINGTON — Lindsey Johnson, President of U.S. Mortgage Insurers (USMI), today issued the following statement on the outline released […]

January 24, 2019
Blog: Mortgage insurance — added cost to homebuying or smart way to get in?

The homebuying process is exciting, but can also seem fraught with added costs, like a home inspection, […]

December 12, 2018
Statement: On the Intent to Nominate Mark Calabria as FHFA Director

WASHINGTON — Lindsey Johnson, President of the U.S. Mortgage Insurers (USMI), today issued the following statement on […]

November 27, 2018
Blog: Private Mortgage Insurance Is Helping First-Time Homebuyers Become Homeowners

By Lindsey Johnson A myth about homeownership that discourages many prospective homeowners is that they need a […]

November 15, 2018
Statement: FHA’s Annual Report to Congress

Report Underscores the Importance of Private Mortgage Insurance for Low Down Payment Lending While Government-Backed FHA Financial […]

October 23, 2018
Blog: Areas of Alignment for Administrative Reform

September marked the 10th anniversary of the GSEs being placed into conservatorship and there is growing recognition […]

October 1, 2018
Blog: Take a Second Look at Your Homebuying Options

Buying a home is an exciting process, but for many people it can also seem out of […]