Essent Group Ltd

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NYSE:ESNT (Bermuda)  
$ 53.98 +0.12 (+0.22%) 10:08 PM EST
8.30
P/B:
1.13
Volume:
499.92K
Avg Vol (2M):
509.02K
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Volume:
499.92K
Avg Vol (2M):
509.02K

Business Description

Description
Essent Group Ltd serves the housing finance industry by providing private mortgage insurance, reinsurance, risk management products and title insurance and settlement services to mortgage lenders, borrowers, and investors to support homeownership. It provides credit protection to lenders and mortgage investors by covering a portion of the unpaid principal balance of a mortgage and certain related expenses in the event of a default. By providing capital to mitigate mortgage credit risk, the company allows lenders to make additional mortgage financing available to prospective homeowners. Essent writes mortgage guaranty coverage in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.