Seth Appleton, President of U.S. Mortgage Insurers (USMI), today released the following statement regarding the introduction of H.R. 9460, the “Sustainable Homeownership Act,” by Rep. Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05).
USMI submitted a comment letter to the Federal Reserve, FDIC, and the OCC (collectively the Agencies) in response to two NPRs on Regulatory Capital Rules that would modernize bank capital requirements for assets held on balance sheet, including residential mortgages.
U.S. Mortgage Insurers (USMI), the association representing the nation’s leading private mortgage insurance (MI) companies, today announced that Tim Mattke will serve as the association’s new Chairman of the Board of Directors.
USMI, the association representing the nation’s leading private MI companies, released annual volume data showing that the private MI industry helped more than 800,000 borrowers secure mortgage financing in 2025.
As National Moving Month starts this May, it is the perfect time to shine a light on some of the unsung tools that can help prospective homebuyers save money in the current economic environment.
On April 22nd, USMI submitted a statement for the record for a hearing of the House Committee on Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance…
Seth Appleton, President of U.S. Mortgage Insurers (USMI), today released the following statement in recognition of Tax Day
The Trump administration and policymakers on Capitol Hill are actively working to make homeownership more affordable and attainable – a goal USMI has long championed.
Cost of Private MI, the Most Powerful Financial Tool for Low Down Payment Homebuyers, Also Declined 25% in Recent Years As Measured by In-Force Premium Yields
During Black History Month, USMI recognizes the importance of housing affordability and the historic wealth building opportunity associated with homeownership, including for Black Americans.
On February 20, USMI joined a coalition letter to banking regulators in support of efforts to modernize bank capital standards.
On February 6, 2026, USMI submitted a letter to Speaker Johnson and Leader Jefferies in support of the Housing for the 21st Century Act.
