Strong Quarterly Earnings and ROE
Net income of $165 million in Q1 2026, delivering an annualized return on equity of 13% and EPS of $0.76 per diluted share (vs. $0.75 a year ago).
Book Value Growth
Book value per share increased to $23.63, up 10% year over year.
Substantial Increase in New Insurance Written (NIW)
Wrote $14 billion of NIW in Q1, an increase of 41% year over year and the largest Q1 NIW since 2022, driven by higher refinance activity and a modestly larger purchase market.
Robust Capital and Reinsurance Position
Balance sheet capital of $6.0 billion and a reinsurance program that reduced PMIERs required assets by approximately $3.1 billion (about 52%), providing loss-volatility reduction and capital diversification.
Favorable Loss Reserve Development
Recorded $31 million of favorable loss reserve development in the quarter due primarily to stronger-than-expected cure rates on delinquency notices received in 2025.
Disciplined Capital Return Activity
Board authorized an additional $750 million share repurchase program; Q1 repurchases were 7.2 million shares for $193 million. Over the prior four quarters, repurchases totaled $750 million and dividends totaled $138 million. Paid $400 million dividend to the holding company to enhance liquidity.
Expense Discipline and Guidance
Underwriting and other expenses of $48 million in Q1, down from $53 million a year ago (approx. 9% decline). Full-year operating expense guidance maintained at $190 million to $200 million.
Stable Premium Yield and Investment Income
In-force premium yield was 38 basis points, flat sequentially and in line with expectations. Investment income was $62 million (flat QoQ and YoY) and the investment portfolio book yield has been ~4% for the last year.