Nmi Holdings Stock Price, News & Analysis

NMI Holdings reported a net income of $48.3 million for Q4 2020, or $0.56 per diluted share, compared to $38.2 million in Q3 2020 and $50.2 million in Q4 2019. Full-year net income was $171.6 million, a slight decline from $172.0 million in 2019. The company achieved new insurance written of $19.8 billion (up 7% Q/Q and 66% Y/Y) and maintained primary insurance-in-force of $111.3 billion. The loss ratio improved to 3.5%, with cash and investments totaling $1.9 billion.

NMI Holdings, Inc. has appointed Priya Huskins as an independent member of its Board of Directors. Huskins, currently Senior Vice President at Woodruff-Sawyer & Co., brings extensive leadership experience and a strong background in the insurance industry. Executive Chairman Bradley Shuster expressed confidence in her ability to enhance the board's diversity and strength. Huskins also serves as a director at Realty Income Corporation and has a law background from Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati. NMI Holdings provides private mortgage insurance, helping low down payment borrowers achieve home ownership.

NMI Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMIH) reported that as of January 31, 2021, it has 11,905 loans in default, resulting in a default rate of 2.90%. This marks a significant increase from the previous months, with default rates rising from 0.38% in March 2020 to 2.90% in January 2021. The company notes that the total default population decreased from December 31, 2020, but may rise again due to ongoing economic impacts from COVID-19 and the potential for borrowers to access forbearance programs.

On January 13, 2021, NMI Holdings, (NASDAQ: NMIH) announced that it will report its fourth quarter results for the period ending December 31, 2020, after market close on February 16, 2021. The announcement includes a scheduled conference call and live webcast at 2:00 PM PT (5:00 PM ET) to discuss the earnings results. Investors can access the conference via phone or through the company’s website. A replay of the webcast will also be made available post-call.

NMI Holdings, Inc. (NMIH) announced a new quota share reinsurance agreement, effective January 1, 2021, with highly rated reinsurers. The agreement allows National MI to cede 22.5% of its primary new insurance written for 2021 and receive a ceding commission of 20% along with a profit commission of up to 57.5% of ceded premiums. As of December 31, 2020, the company reported 12,209 loans in default, with a default rate of 3.06%. CFO Adam Pollitzer expressed confidence in the reinsurance agreement and the performance of their credit risk management approach.

On December 4, 2020, NMI Holdings (Nasdaq: NMIH) reported operating statistics for November 2020, indicating 12,532 loans in default, with a default rate of 3.23%. This reflected a decrease of over 200 loans from the previous month, where the rate was 3.41%. The company highlighted potential challenges from the COVID-19 outbreak, suggesting defaults could rise if borrowers access forbearance programs. The press release also noted the impact of loan servicer reports on default data, emphasizing the fluctuating nature of these statistics.

National MI has announced its integration with Loan Originator Networks (LON), allowing lenders to access RateGPS, a risk-based pricing tool, directly within the LONPricer platform. This collaboration aims to enhance the efficiency of the mortgage origination process for lenders by providing real-time pricing data. The integration is designed to support various mortgage channels and strengthen engagement with brokers and wholesale lenders. National MI emphasizes its commitment to leveraging technology for better service delivery.

NMI Holdings, Inc. (NMIH) reported a GAAP net income of $38.2 million, or $0.45 per diluted share, for Q3 2020, an increase from $26.8 million in Q2 2020 but a decline from $49.8 million in Q3 2019. Adjusted net income was $40.4 million, up 36% quarter-over-quarter. The company's primary insurance-in-force grew by 16% year-over-year to $104.5 billion, and new insurance written increased 31% to $18.5 billion. However, insurance claims rose significantly to $15.7 million due to the pandemic, highlighting challenges in credit trends.