Arch MI Integration with Wilqo Brings Seamless Customer Experience

By: Arch Capital Group Ltd. via Business Wire

June 02, 2025 at 08:30 AM EDT

The partnership provides lenders with direct access to Arch MI products, streamlining a previously disjointed process

Arch Mortgage Insurance Company (Arch MI), a leading provider of mortgage insurance (MI), today announced a strategic integration with Wilqo, to embed insurance rate quote capabilities into their Charlie platform such that lenders can now seamlessly access Arch MI RateStar^® pricing during the traditional mortgage lending process.

“We are proud to be the first mortgage insurer to integrate directly with Wilqo’s Charlie platform—giving lenders seamless access to our industry-leading RateStar^® risk-based MI pricing, exactly when and where they are needed,” said Will Vickers, Vice President, Industry Technology at Arch MI. “By creating more efficient access, we help lenders close loans faster, which enables borrowers to achieve their dream of homeownership.”

Kelli Hodges, Head of Product at Wilqo, said, "Wilqo is redefining mortgage lending. Now that users can access Arch MI pricing tools inside our Charlie platform, we are able to consolidate a previously disconnected process and significantly reduce time-to-close for mortgage applications.”

About Arch MI

Arch MI, a wholly owned subsidiary of Arch Capital Group Ltd., is a leading provider of private insurance covering mortgage credit risk in the U.S. Headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina, Arch MI's mission is to protect lenders against credit risk, while extending the possibility of responsible home ownership to qualified borrowers. Arch MI’s flagship mortgage insurer, Arch Mortgage Insurance Company, is licensed to write mortgage insurance in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. For more information, visit archmi.com.

About Wilqo

Founded by mortgage industry veterans and proven innovators, Wilqo is dedicated to transforming how lenders manufacture loans. By combining LOS + POS + Automation + Business Intelligence into our Charlie platform, you will be faster, more compliant than ever before, and at the forefront of innovation. For more information, visit wilqo.com.

About Arch Capital Group Ltd.

Arch Capital Group Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACGL) is a publicly listed Bermuda exempted company with approximately $24.3 billion in capital at March 31, 2025. Arch, which is part of the S&P 500 Index, provides insurance, reinsurance and mortgage insurance on a worldwide basis through its wholly owned subsidiaries.

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