NMI Holdings, Inc. Releases Monthly Operating Statistics for June 2020

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NMI Holdings reported significant default activity for June 2020, with 10,816 loans in default resulting in a default ratio of 2.90%. This is a notable increase from the previous months, reflecting the ongoing challenges faced by borrowers, particularly influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic and related economic factors. The company emphasized that it will continue to update its operating statistics on the investor relations section of its website monthly.

Positive

• The company will provide regular monthly updates on operating statistics, enhancing transparency.

Negative

• The default ratio increased to 2.90%, indicating rising loan defaults.
• The number of loans in default surged from 2,265 in May to 10,816 in June 2020, a significant rise.

EMERYVILLE, Calif., July 06, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NMI Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMIH) today reported selected operating statistics for the month of June 2020.  At June 30, 2020, the company reported 10,816 loans in default and a default ratio of 2.90%.  Going forward, the company will release monthly operating statistics on the investor relations section of its website at https://ir.nationalmi.com/investor-relations.

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		Default activity as of:
		3/31/2020		4/30/2020		5/31/2020		6/30/2020
31%; width:31%; min-width:31%;">Number of loans in default (1)	1%; width:1%; min-width:1%;">	16%; width:16%; min-width:16%;">1,449	1%; width:1%; min-width:1%;">	16%; width:16%; min-width:16%;">1,610	1%; width:1%; min-width:1%;">	16%; width:16%; min-width:16%;">2,265	1%; width:1%; min-width:1%;">	16%; width:16%; min-width:16%;">10,816	1%; width:1%; min-width:1%;">
Default rate (2)		0.38%		0.43%		0.61%		2.90%

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		New Insurance Written During
		Quarter Ended 3/31/2020		Month Ended 4/30/2020		Month Ended 5/31/2020		Month  Ended 6/30/2020
Weighted average composition
31%; width:31%; min-width:31%;">FICO	1%; width:1%; min-width:1%;">	16%; width:16%; min-width:16%;">757	1%; width:1%; min-width:1%;">	16%; width:16%; min-width:16%;">762	1%; width:1%; min-width:1%;">	16%; width:16%; min-width:16%;">762	1%; width:1%; min-width:1%;">	16%; width:16%; min-width:16%;">762	1%; width:1%; min-width:1%;">
Loan-to-value (LTV)		91.3%		90.8%		90.4%		90.8%
Debt-to-income (DTI)		34.4%		33.4%		33.2%		33.3%
In-focus risk segments
95.01-97.0% LTV		6.4%		6.1%		3.6%		2.6%
<680 FICO		1.9%		1.2%		0.8%		0.8%
>45% DTI		10.3%		8.2%		6.7%		6.1%
Layered risk (3)		0.2%		0.1%		0.1%		0.1%

(1) Loans are considered to be in default as of the payment date at which a borrower has missed the preceding two or more consecutive monthly payments 
(2) Default ratio is calculated as total loans in default divided by total policies in force
(3) Layered risk includes loans with more than one in-focus risk factor

About NMI Holdings
NMI Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: NMIH), is the parent company of National Mortgage Insurance Corporation (National MI), a U.S.-based, private mortgage insurance company enabling low down payment borrowers to realize home ownership while protecting lenders and investors against losses related to a borrower's default. To learn more, please visit www.nationalmi.com.

Important Disclosures Related to Default Reporting
The information concerning default inventory is compiled from reports received from loan servicers and can be influenced by, among other things, the date on which a servicer generates its report, the number of business days in a month, and transfers of servicing rights between loan servicers.  We expect that we will see a significant increase in our default population going forward as borrowers face challenges related to the COVID-19 outbreak and benefit from the forbearance program for federally backed loans codified under the CARES Act or other programs made available by private lenders.      

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release may contain statements that are deemed to be forward looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act”), and the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are statements about future, not past, events and involve certain important risks and uncertainties, any of which could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed in our forward-looking statements.  Any or all of our forward–looking statements in this press release may turn out to be inaccurate.  More information about the risks, uncertainties and assumptions affecting the company can be found in the risk factors and forward-looking statements cautionary language contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 and our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2020 and in other filings we make with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  We have based any forward–looking statements on our current expectations and projections about future events and trends that we believe may affect our financial condition, operating results, business strategy and financial needs. All forward–looking statements are necessarily only estimates and actual events may differ materially from our current expectations. You are, therefore, cautioned not to place undue reliance on such statements. We do not undertake, and specifically disclaim, any obligation to revise any forward-looking statements to reflect the occurrence of future events or circumstances.

Investor Contact
John M. Swenson
Vice President, Investor Relations and Treasury
john.swenson@nationalmi.com
(510) 788-8417

FAQ

What is the default ratio reported by NMIH for June 2020?

NMIH reported a default ratio of 2.90% for June 2020.

How many loans were in default as of June 30, 2020, for NMIH?

As of June 30, 2020, NMIH reported 10,816 loans in default.

What was the trend in loan defaults for NMIH from May to June 2020?

The number of loans in default rose sharply from 2,265 in May to 10,816 in June 2020.

When will NMIH release its operating statistics?

NMIH plans to release its operating statistics monthly on its investor relations website.