Description: This paper shows how discrete multivariate analysis or multidimensional contingency table methods may be applied to data arising in actuarial work. A brief introduction to the theory is followed by two detailed examples of its application. Finally, the concluding remarks indicate how the procedure could be incorporated into a complete rate-making procedure. This work was performed for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Description: This work describes a study undertaken to determine whether the Federal Housing Administration FHA should modify or discontinue its single-family home mortgage insurance program for investor i.e., non-occupant loans.