Latest news and press releases
Issue date: August 2010
'Broker Roundtable: The cost of opportunity'
The Adviser
Lenders mortgage insurance is a misunderstood but often essential tool to help first time buyers enter the property market. The Adviser examines how veteran brokers address the topic with clients, and turn what is sometimes perceived as a negative into a positive.
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Issue date: August 2010
'Quick step past the rental trap'
First Property Buyer
Rising property prices and rents are making saving for a deposit difficult for a large number of Australians. But there is a way first time buyers can leapfrog years of deposit saving and realise their dream of home ownership sooner, by using lenders mortgage insurance (LMI).
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Issue date: August 2010
'How soon is now?'
Mortgage Professional Australia (MPA)
High loan-to-value lending has played an important role in supporting the first homebuyer market in Australia since the federal government introduced lenders mortgage insurance in 1965, says Paul Caputo.
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Issue date: July 2010
'Combating fraud'
Mortgage Professional Australia (MPA), July 2010
The National Consumer Credit Protection (NCCP)legislation came into effect on 1 July 2010, enshrining into law responsible lending obligations. Having a process in place to mitigate fraud is part of this process, and so brokers and lenders may need to look at ways to bolster their verification and validation procedures, as Craig Mackenzie explains.
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Issue date: 11 June 2010
Genworth Servicing Calculator and LMI Underwriting Policy Update
The Genworth Financial Servicing Calculator and LMI Underwriting Policy have been updated to reflect policy changes effective 11 June 2010.
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Issue date: 14 December 2009
Genworth Servicing Calculator and LMI Underwriting Policy Update
The Genworth Financial Servicing Calculator and LMI Underwriting Policy have been updated to reflect policy changes effective 14 December 2009.
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Issue date: 22 July 2009
Genworth releases 2009 Mortgage Trends Report
Our 2009 Australian Mortgage Trends Report focuses on property ownership, entry into the property market, mortgage debt and consumers' plans for the future.
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Issue date: 10 June 2009
Genworth launches first edition of Spotlight Express
Our first edition of Spotlight Express focuses on hardship trends, and provides tip on how to manage hardships with borrowers. We also share some emerging trends about claims within our portfolio.
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Issue date: 1 June 2009
Genworth launches the online LMI Underwriting Policy
An online version of our LMI Underwriting Policy is now available, accessible from the Lender Resource Centre or the Broker Centre. This online version allows you quick and easy access to Genworth's policy parameters and underwriting guidelines.
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Issue date: 4 March 2009
Genworth fundraiser contributes $50,000 to assist bushfire victims
Genworth responded to Australia’s ”Worst Natural Disaster in 110 Years” and raised $50,000 dollars in donations to help rebuild the lives of the victims of the bushfires.
The need for economic aid in Victoria and New South Wales was immediate and immense. To answer the need, aid has poured in from both Australian and international sources. Genworth Financial, the largest mortgage insurer in Australia, was among the first to answer the call for help.
As soon as the extent of the fires became known, Genworth employees in Australia began reaching deep in their pockets and making individual contributions to help rebuild the lives of the bushfire victims. Working with the United Way, Genworth’s community partner, all donated funds have gone directly to causes benefiting the fire victims.
Genworth employees raised over $10,000, which was then matched by the company, and added to a contribution from the US based Genworth Foundation, for a total of $50,000 to help rebuild sustainable communities in areas affected by this tragedy.
Issue date: 12 February 2009
Genworth extends relief package to bushfire victims
Responding quickly to the extensive property damage and dislocation caused by the recent catastrophic bushfires, Genworth has implementing hardship relief parameters. The program will support borrowers affected by the deadly fires in Victoria and New South Wales.
Borrowers with mortgage loans insured by Genworth who have suffered a financial hardship due to the fires can request a temporary deferment of monthly repayments. Options available to affected borrowers include capitalising loan repayments for up to 3 months or extending the loan term.
Genworth employees are also personally raising funds to help the victims of this terrible tragedy, with all donations matched by the business.
Issue Date: 4 February 2009
Genworth enhances lender resource centre
We have recently enhanced the resource centre of our website, to give you quick and easy access to all the right tools and information for all your LMI needs.
Make sure you view Genworth’s newest online tool - buy now or wait and save - the tool helps home buyers make a financial comparison of two outcomes, whether to buy property today, or wait and save a larger deposit. An essential tool when dealing with aspiring home buyers.
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Buy now or wait and save tool
Issue Date: 20 November 2008
Fitch withdraws Genworth's holding co and mortgage insurance ratings
Fitch Ratings has today withdrawn Genworth Financial, Inc.'s (NYSE: GNW) Issuer Default Rating (IDR) of 'A-'; Negative Outlook, as well as the Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) ratings and Negative Outlook of GNW's U.S., European, Mexican and Australian mortgage insurance operations. Fitch will no longer provide ratings or analytical coverage of these issues.
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Issue Date: 19 September 2008
Genworth Financial, Inc. CEO Applauds SEC Short Selling Ban
Richmond, VA (September 19, 2008) – (NYSE: NGW) The Securities and Exchange Commission’s decision to temporarily ban investors from destructive speculation with an intent to drive stock declines is a step in the right direction, according to Genworth Chief Executive Officer Michael D. Fraizer.
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Issue Date: 19 September 2008
Genworth Financial, Inc. reiterates its strength in light of the current environment.
Richmond, Va., Sept. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- While it is not Genworth's practice to comment on market rumors, Genworth believes that its recent stock price performance does not reflect the fundamental condition of the company.
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Issue Date: 11 September 2008
'The tie that binds mortgages'
Mortgage Professional Australia (MPA) magazine's recent article sheds light on the unique relationship between lenders and mortgage insurers, highlighting Genworth Financial's partnership with lenders such as GE Money and CBA.
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