Latest Articles Are Hispanic Homebuyers Part of Your Originations Strategy? September 21, 2021by Jim Jumpe Hispanic Americans accounted for 50% of homeownership growth in the decade leading up to 2020. It’s a trend loan originators are watching carefully as housing forecasters predict Hispanic homeownership will accelerate over the next two decades. Read more Do Your Borrowers Know They Can Buy a Home Three Times Faster? July 28, 2021by Jo Fleischer Two remarkable statistics emerged from a June report on mortgage insurance (MI). First, our industry has set a record: More than 2 million home purchases and refinances were backed by MI in 2020 — a... “Workations” Have Second Home Sales Soaring June 9, 2021by Jim Jumpe Remote work drives growth in second-home sales as affluent buyers leverage low mortgage rates to combine business and pleasure. What You Should Know about Today’s Millennial Homebuyers April 29, 2021by Jim Jumpe Millennials are the largest generation and, despite hurdles, continue to be the most likely to buy a house. Five Keys to Originating More Construction-to-Permanent Loans March 25, 2021by Jim Jumpe As the tightening housing shortage sets new records, loan originators prepare for a rise in construction-to-permanent mortgage loans. Helping Homebuyers Become “House Rich” February 16, 2021by Jo Fleischer Owning a home is one of the biggest drivers of wealth creation, and it’s a topic many homebuyers don’t hear enough about. Flourishing in Uncertainty January 12, 2021by Jim Jumpe The 2020 housing market exceeded all expectations. Entering 2021, loan originators will undoubtedly face new challenges that require flexibility and innovative solutions to thrive in a fast-changing... Five Positive Messages for Millennial Homebuyers December 9, 2020by Jim Jumpe Mortgage originators can offer many homebuyers in the Millennial age group (21–40 years old) positive news about their ability to afford a home as sales numbers set records. The Five Habits of Successful Loan Originators October 21, 2020by Jim Jumpe How can mortgage loan originators finish 2020 strong and begin 2021 with substantial momentum? One time-tested strategy is to emulate a successful LO’s daily habits. In today’s ever-changing... As Refinance Fees Loom, Offer Borrowers Additional Savings September 16, 2020by Carl Tyree Lenders are scrambling to complete refinances ahead of new fees imposed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac that will add an average $1,400 to borrowers’ home loans, beginning in December. Stand out in... Load more 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. Check back regularly for updates. Arch Mortgage Insurance Company 230 N. Elm St. Greensboro, NC 27401 insights@archmi.com Our Websites Arch Mortgage Insurance Arch Mortgage Insurance for Credit Unions Arch MI for Loan Originators Arch MI for CU Loan Originators ASK Arch MI Latest Tweets Tweets by @archmi_us © 2021 Arch Mortgage Insurance Company. All Rights Reserved. Terms & Conditions | Privacy & Security