Private mortgage insurance (MI) is an important component of the housing finance system, one that helps make homeownership possible for families who may have challenges securing a higher down payment.

Freddie Mac helps support a sound and stable housing finance system by working with private mortgage insurers that have the financial strength and operational capacities to do business with us.

For mortgages sold to Freddie Mac that require MI, Seller/Servicers must only use approved MI companies as listed on Exhibit 10:  Freddie Mac-Approved Mortgage Insurers [pdf] (see Sidebar for link).

This page contains the requirements and guidelines for MI companies to obtain and maintain Freddie Mac approval.