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NMI Holdings is the parent company of National Mortgage Insurance Corporation, a leading U.S. private mortgage insurance provider. The company enables borrowers with low down payments to achieve homeownership while pr...

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Stable mortgage insurance operator offering attractive valuation, consistent profitability, and exposure to housing-dependent...

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Industry Mortgage Insurance / Specialty Insurance
4 named competitors
3 recent developments
11 analyst dimensions
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Cyborg Score recalibrated: September 14, 2026
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NMI Holdings, Inc. Overview

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NMI Holdings is the parent company of National Mortgage Insurance Corporation, a leading U.S. private mortgage insurance provider. The company enables borrowers with low down payments to achieve homeownership while protecting lenders and investors against default-related losses, operating in a mission-critical sector for the residential mortgage market.

Strategic Profile

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NMI Holdings maintains competitive advantages through scale (insurance-in-force of $221.4 billion as of Q4 2025), strong risk management with premium borrower quality (average FICO score of 757), and disciplined capital allocation. The company has demonstrated consistent profitability with $388.9 million in full-year 2025 net income ($4.92 diluted EPS), supported by expanding market opportunities and operational efficiency.

Competitive Landscape

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NMI Holdings competes in the mortgage insurance sector primarily against Essent Group (NYSE: ESNT), Radian Group (NYSE: RDN), and smaller players like Enact Holdings and James River Group. NMI differentiates through strong risk management, customer service focus, and access to diverse lender channels including non-bank originators. The sector benefits from structural demand tied to low-down-payment mortgage originations.

Industry Context

NMI Holdings, Inc. operates in Mortgage Insurance / Specialty Insurance.

Key facts

Founded: 2011 · Headquarters: Emeryville, US · Revenue: $178.7M

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  • Primary insurance-in-force reached $221.4 billion as of Q4 2025, demonstrating portfolio expansion and market penetration
  • Full-year 2025 diluted EPS of $4.92 with net income of $388.9 million reflects consistent quarterly performance
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Recent developments

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  • February 2026Q4 2025 results: Net income of $94.2M ($1.20 diluted EPS); shareholders' equity of $2.6B
  • January 2026Achieved tenth consecutive Great Place To Work certification with special Decade recognition
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Named competitors

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Essent Group LtdPrivate mortgage insurance provider→Radian Group IncMortgage and credit risk management solutions→Enact HoldingsMortgage insurance provider→National MICore business unit offering primary mortgage insurance services→

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NMI Holdings, Inc. operates in Mortgage Insurance / Specialty Insurance. See how the rest of the sector scores on the Cyborg framework.

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Frequently asked questions

What does NMI Holdings, Inc. do?+
NMI Holdings is the parent company of National Mortgage Insurance Corporation, a leading U.S. private mortgage insurance provider. The company enables borrowers with low down payments to achieve homeownership while pr...
What is NMI Holdings, Inc.'s Cyborg Score?+
NMI Holdings, Inc. has a Cyborg Score of 7/10 (Strong). The score synthesizes business model, financials, leadership, competitive position, technology, marketing, and ESG dimensions across hundreds of data points.
Who are NMI Holdings, Inc.'s main competitors?+
Named competitors include Essent Group Ltd, Radian Group Inc, Enact Holdings, National MI. The full competitive landscape is in the AskCyborg report.
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