MGIC Comments on the Recently Adopted PMIERs Updates
MGIC Investment (NYSE: MTG) has commented on recent updates to the Private Mortgage Insurer Eligibility Requirements (PMIERs) by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
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MGIC Investment (NYSE: MTG) has commented on recent updates to the Private Mortgage Insurer Eligibility Requirements (PMIERs) by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. CEO Tim Mattke expressed support for the changes, emphasizing the importance of private mortgage insurance in the housing finance system. The updates, focusing on Available Assets Standards, will be implemented over a 24-month period, becoming fully effective on September 30, 2026.
If applied immediately, these changes would reduce MGIC's Available Assets by approximately 1% ($50 million) from $5.8 billion. Despite this, MGIC's PMIERs excess would remain at $2.3 billion, demonstrating the company's strong capitalization and ability to meet the new requirements.
Positive
- MGIC maintains a strong PMIERs excess of $2.3 billion even after the new requirements
- The company supports and collaborates with GSEs on prudent PMIERs changes
- Implementation of new requirements is phased over 24 months, allowing time for adjustment
Negative
- New PMIERs updates would reduce MGIC's Available Assets by approximately $50 million (1%)
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"We are proud of the critical role private mortgage insurance (MI) plays in the housing finance system. PMIERs operational and risk-based capital requirements provide a strong foundation to serve low down payment borrowers while protecting the GSEs and taxpayers from undue mortgage credit risk and private MIs continue to be strong, well-capitalized counterparties," said Tim Mattke, CEO of MTG. "We appreciate the collaboration with the GSEs and support prudent PMIERs changes," added Mr. Mattke.
The latest updates relate to exclusions, concentration limits, and haircuts to investments that qualify as Available Assets and will be implemented over a 24-month phased-in period, with a fully effective date of September 30, 2026. If these changes were effective as of June 30, 2024, without a graduated implementation period, MGIC's Available Assets of
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