Rithm Capital Corp
For the period ended Mar 31, 2024. Filed May 3, 2024.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
RITHM CAPITAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(dollars in tables in thousands, except share and per share data)
- BUSINESS AND ORGANIZATION
Rithm Capital Corp. (together with its consolidated subsidiaries, “Rithm Capital” or the “Company”), a Delaware corporation formed in September 2011 as a limited liability company (commenced operations in December 2011), is a global asset manager focused on real estate, credit and financial services.
Prior to June 17, 2022, Rithm Capital operated under a management agreement (the “Management Agreement”) with FIG LLC (the “Former Manager”), an affiliate of Fortress Investment Group LLC. Effective June 17, 2022, Rithm Capital entered into an internalization agreement with the Former Manager, pursuant to which the Management Agreement was terminated, the Company internalized its management functions (such transactions, the “Internalization”) and, in connection with the Internalization, the Company agreed to pay the Former Manager $400.0 million (subject to certain adjustments), which payments were completed by December 15, 2022. As a result of the Internalization, Rithm Capital operates as an internally managed real estate investment trust (“REIT”).
Rithm Capital seeks to generate long-term value for its investors by using its investment expertise to identify, manage and invest in real estate related and other financial assets and more recently, broader asset management capabilities, in each case that provides investors with attractive risk-adjusted returns. The Company’s investments in real estate related assets include its equity interest in operating companies, including leading origination and servicing platforms held through wholly-owned subsidiaries, Newrez LLC (“Newrez”) and Genesis Capital LLC (“Genesis”), as well as investments in single-family rentals (“SFR”), title, appraisal and property preservation and maintenance businesses. The Company’s real estate related strategy involves opportunistically pursuing acquisitions and seeking to establish strategic partnerships that the Company believes enables it to maximize the value of its investments by offering products and services related to the lifecycle of transactions that affect each mortgage loan and underlying residential property or collateral. Rithm Capital operates its asset management business primarily through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Sculptor Capital Management, Inc. (“Sculptor”) and its affiliates. Sculptor, acquired on November 17, 2023, is a leading global alternative asset manager and provides asset management services and investment products across credit, real estate and multi-strategy platforms through commingled funds, separate accounts and other alternative investment vehicles.
As of March 31, 2024, Rithm Capital conducted its business through the following segments: (i) Origination and Servicing, (ii) Investment Portfolio, (iii) Mortgage Loans Receivable, (iv) Asset Management and (v) Corporate.
Rithm Capital’s servicing and origination businesses operated through its wholly-owned subsidiaries Newrez, New Residential Mortgage LLC (“NRM”) and Caliber Home Loans Inc. (“Caliber”), through December 31, 2023. The operations of Caliber were fully integrated into Newrez in the fourth quarter of 2023. The Company’s residential mortgage origination business sources and originates loans through four distinct channels: Direct to Consumer, Retail, Wholesale and Correspondent. Additionally, the Company’s servicing platform complements its origination business and offers its subsidiaries and third-party clients performing and special servicing capabilities. Rithm Capital also operates additional real estate related businesses through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, including: (i) Avenue 365 Lender Services, LLC, its title company, (ii) eStreet Appraisal Management LLC, its appraisal management company, (iii) Adoor LLC (“Adoor”), focused on the acquisition and management of the SFR properties and (iv) Genesis, a lender for experienced developers and investors of residential real estate, which also supports the Adoor business. The Company also has investments in Guardian Asset Management (“Guardian”), a national provider of field services and property management services.
Rithm Capital, through NRM and Newrez, is licensed or otherwise eligible to service residential mortgage loans in all states within the United States of America (“US”) and the District of Columbia. NRM and Newrez are also approved to service mortgage loans on behalf of investors, including Federal National Mortgage Association (“Fannie Mae”) and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (“Freddie Mac,” and together with Fannie Mae, “GSEs”), and in the case of Newrez, Government National Mortgage Association (“Ginnie Mae”). Newrez is also eligible to perform servicing on behalf of other servicers as a subservicer.”
Newrez sells substantially all of the mortgage loans that it originates into the secondary market. Newrez securitizes loans into residential mortgage-backed securities (“RMBS”) through the GSEs and Ginnie Mae. Loans originated outside of the GSEs, guidelines of the Federal Housing Administration (“FHA”), United States Department of Agriculture or Department of Veterans Affairs (for loans securitized with Ginnie Mae) are sold to private investors and mortgage conduits. Newrez generally retains the right to service the underlying residential mortgage loans sold and securitized by Newrez. NRM and Newrez are required to conduct aspects of their operations in accordance with applicable policies and guidelines of such agencies.
RITHM CAPITAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(dollars in tables in thousands, except share and per share data)
Rithm Capital has elected and intends to qualify to be taxed as a REIT for US federal income tax purposes. As such, Rithm Capital will generally not be subject to US federal corporate income tax on that portion of its net income that is distributed to stockholders if it distributes at least 90% of its REIT taxable income to its stockholders by prescribed dates and complies with various other requirements. See Note 24 for additional information regarding Rithm Capital’s taxable REIT subsidiaries (“TRSs”).
Agreement to Acquire Computershare Mortgage Services Inc.
On October 2, 2023, Rithm Capital entered into a definitive agreement with Computershare Limited to acquire Computershare Mortgage Services Inc. (“Computershare”) and certain affiliated companies, including Specialized Loan Servicing LLC (“SLS”), for a purchase price of approximately $720 million (the “Computershare Acquisition”). The Computershare Acquisition, and simultaneous merger of SLS and Newrez, was completed on May 1, 2024. Refer to Note 26 for further information.
Transactions with Great Ajax Corp.
On February 26, 2024, Rithm Capital entered into a transaction with Great Ajax Corp. (“Great Ajax”). As part of the transaction, Great Ajax entered into aone-year term loan agreement with a subsidiary of Rithm Capital for up to $70 million, which commitment is reduced under certain circumstances set forth therein. As of March 31, 2024, Great Ajax has not drawn on the term loan. Additionally, subject to Great Ajax shareholders’ approval, Great Ajax will enter into a management agreement with an affiliate of Rithm Capital to serve as Great Ajax’s external manager. In connection with the execution of the term loan agreement, Great Ajax will issue five-year warrants to Rithm Capital, based on amounts drawn under the loan facility (subject to a specified minimum), exercisable for shares of Great Ajax’s common stock. Great Ajax and Rithm Capital have also entered into a securities purchase agreement, pursuant to which Great Ajax will issue Rithm Capital $14 million in Great Ajax common stock. The closing of the purchase of common stock, as well as other aspects of the transaction, are subject to Great Ajax stockholder approval expected in the second quarter of 2024. In addition, during the first quarter of 2024, the Company acquired a pool of performing and non-performing residential mortgage loans with unpaid principal balance of $245.3 million from Great Ajax.
- BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Interim Financial Statements— The accompanying consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with US generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP” or “US GAAP”). In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation of Rithm Capital’s financial position, results of operations and cash flows have been included and are of a normal and recurring nature. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Rithm Capital and its consolidated subsidiaries. All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated. Rithm Capital consolidates those entities in which it has control over significant operating, financing and investing decisions of the entity, as well as those entities deemed to be VIEs in which Rithm Capital is determined to be the primary beneficiary. For entities over which Rithm Capital exercises significant influence, but which do not meet the requirements for consolidation, Rithm Capital uses the equity method of accounting whereby it records its share of the underlying income of such entities. Distributions from equity method investees are classified in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows based on the cumulative earnings approach, where all distributions up to cumulative earnings are classified as distributions of earnings.
Reclassifications— Certain prior period amounts in Rithm Capital’s consolidated financial statements and respective notes have been reclassified to be consistent with the current period presentation. Such reclassifications had no impact on net income, total assets, total liabilities or stockholders’ equity.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets— The Company reviews long-lived assets for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value of these assets may exceed their current fair values. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to the estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its estimated undiscounted future cash flows, an impairment charge is recognized for the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds the fair value of the asset. No impairment charges were recognized on long-lived assets for the three months ended March 31, 2024. Subsequently, if events or market conditions affect the estimated fair value of an impaired long-lived asset, the Company will adjust the carrying value of these long-lived assets in the period in which the impairment occurs.
RITHM CAPITAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(dollars in tables in thousands, except share and per share data)
Risks and Uncertainties — In the normal course of its business, Rithm Capital primarily encounters two significant types of economic risk: credit risk and market risk. Credit risk is the risk of default on Rithm Capital’s investments that results from a borrower’s or counterparty’s inability or unwillingness to make contractually required payments. Market risk reflects changes in the value of investments due to changes in prepayment rates, interest rates, spreads or other market factors, including risks that impact the value of the collateral underlying Rithm Capital’s investments. Taking into consideration these risks along with estimated prepayments, financings, collateral values, payment histories and other information, Rithm Capital believes that the carrying values of its investments are reasonable. Furthermore, for each of the periods presented, a significant portion of Rithm Capital’s assets are dependent on its servicers’ and subservicers’ abilities to perform their servicing obligations with respect to the residential mortgage loans underlying Rithm Capital’s Excess mortgage servicing rights (“Excess MSRs”), mortgage servicing rights (“MSRs”), MSR financing receivables, servicer advance investments, Non-Agency RMBS and loans. If a servicer is terminated, Rithm Capital’s right to receive its portion of the cash flows related to interests in servicing related assets may also be terminated.
Use of Estimates— The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in accordance with US GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Management believes that estimates utilized in preparation of the consolidated financial statements are reasonable. The most critical estimates include those related to fair value measurements of the Company’s assets and liabilities, goodwill and intangible assets, and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the reporting date. Actual results could differ from those estimates and such differences could be material.
Foreign Currency — The functional currency of substantially all of the Company’s consolidated subsidiaries is the US dollar, as their operations are considered extensions of the US parent’s operations. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are remeasured into US dollars at the closing rates of exchange on the balance sheet date. Nonmonetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are remeasured into US dollars using the historical exchange rate. As a result, no transaction gains or losses are recognized for nonmonetary assets and liabilities. The profit or loss arising from foreign currency transactions are remeasured using the rate in effect on the date of any relevant transaction. Gains and losses on transactions denominated in foreign currencies due to changes in exchange rates are recorded within general and administrative on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Unrealized gains and losses due to changes in exchange rates related to investments denominated in a currency other than an entity’s functional currency are reported in net realized and unrealized gains (losses) in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
The Company has a subsidiary acquired as part of the acquisition of Sculptor whose functional currency is the Euro, and the financial statements of such entity are translated into US dollars using the exchange rates prevailing at the end of each reporting period, and the statement of operations of the entity is translated using the rate in effect on the date of any relevant transaction. Gains and losses arising from the translation of monetary assets and liabilities are recorded as a cumulative translation adjustment in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income and are included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
See Note 2 in the Company’s Annual Report for the complete listing of the significant accounting policies.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In March 2020, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting. The standard was issued to ease the accounting effects of reform to the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) and other reference rates. The standard provides optional expedients and exceptions for applying GAAP to debt, derivatives and other contracts affected by reference rate reform. The standard was effective as of March 2020. In December 2022, the FASB issued ASU 2022-06, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Deferral of the Sunset Date of Topic 848 deferring the expiration date to December 31, 2024. As of June 30, 2023, the Company has transitioned from LIBOR to an alternative benchmark. The Company's financing arrangements have provisions in place that provide for an alternative to LIBOR. In addition, the Company has amended the terms of certain financing arrangements, where necessary, to transition or direct the transition to an alternative benchmark. The Company does not currently intend to amend the 7.50% Series A Fixed-to-Floating Rate Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (the “Series A”), the 7.125% Series B Fixed-to-Floating Rate Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (the “Series B”) or the 6.375% Series C Fixed-to-Floating Rate Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (the “Series C”) to change the existing USD-LIBOR cessation fallback language.
RITHM CAPITAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(dollars in tables in thousands, except share and per share data)
In June 2022, the FASB issued ASU 2022-03, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Fair Value Measurement of Equity Securities Subject to Contractual Sale Restrictions. The standard clarifies that a contractual restriction on the sale of an equity security is not considered in measuring the security’s fair value. The standard also requires certain disclosures for equity securities that are subject to contractual restrictions. The new standard is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2023. The Company’s adoption of the new standard did not have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements.
In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures. This standard requires public companies to disclose information about their reportable segments’ significant expenses on an interim and annual basis to provide more transparency about the expenses they incur from revenue generating business units. The new standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2023, with early adoption permitted. The Company does not expect the adoption of the new standard to have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements.
In March 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-01, Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Scope Application of Profits Interest and Similar Awards, to clarify the scope application of profits interest and similar awards by adding illustrative guidance to help entities determine whether profit interests and similar awards should be accounted for as share-based payment arrangements within the scope of ASC 718, Compensation-Stock Compensation. The ASU’s amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, including interim periods within those years. The Company does not expect the adoption of ASU 2024-01 to have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements.
- SEGMENT REPORTING
At March 31, 2024, Rithm Capital’s reportable segments included (i) Origination and Servicing, (ii) Investment Portfolio, (iii) Mortgage Loans Receivable, (iv) Asset Management and (v) Corporate. The Corporate segment primarily consists of general and administrative expenses, corporate cash and related interest income, senior unsecured notes (Note 18) and related interest expense.
In 2023, Rithm Capital reevaluated the composition and number of its reportable segments based on the significance of certain business activities to its operations and performance evaluation. Based on this reevaluation, the Company revised its presentation and composition of reportable segments. In conjunction with the acquisition of Sculptor, the Company reevaluated portfolio management to reflect its strategic growth as an asset manager, while maintaining its core business lines. The Asset Management segment was therefore identified and reported in 2023, to primarily reflect operations of Sculptor. The Investment Portfolio consists of previously segregated segments (i) MSR Related Investments, (ii) Real Estate Securities, (iii) Properties and Residential Mortgage Loans, (iv) Consumer loans and (v) certain ancillary investments and equity method investments previously reflected within the Corporate segment. The Company aggregated these segments to reflect is approach to allocating capital and making investment decisions to its portfolio assets. In addition, during the year ended December 31, 2023, the integration of Caliber was completed and, as a result of servicing transfers, the majority of the MSR portfolio is now serviced by Newrez. To reflect the consolidation of assets and operations, Newrez’s origination and servicing operations and the associated owned MSR portfolio are consolidated within the Origination and Servicing reportable segment.
Segment information for prior periods has been recasted to reflect these changes and to present information for each reportable segment.
RITHM CAPITAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(dollars in tables in thousands, except share and per share data)
The following tables summarize segment financial information, which in total reconciles to the same data for Rithm Capital on a consolidated basis:
| Origination and Servicing | Investment Portfolio | Mortgage Loans Receivable | Asset Management | Corporate | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Servicing fee revenue, net and interest income from MSRs and MSR financing receivables | $397,478 | $72,725 | $— | $— | $— | $470,203 |
| Change in fair value of MSRs and MSR financing receivables (includes realization of cash flows of $(116,839)) | 93,361 | (9,186) | — | — | — | 84,175 |
| Servicing revenue, net | 490,839 | 63,539 | — | — | — | 554,378 |
| Interest income | 140,021 | 234,491 | 73,665 | — | 2 | 448,179 |
| Gain on originated residential mortgage loans, HFS, net | 145,869 | 3,676 | — | — | — | 149,545 |
| Other investment portfolio revenues | — | 58,348 | — | — | — | 58,348 |
| Asset management revenues(A) | — | — | — | 75,860 | — | 75,860 |
| Total revenues | 776,729 | 360,054 | 73,665 | 75,860 | 2 | 1,286,310 |
| Interest expense | 131,174 | 228,073 | 36,953 | 7,621 | 10,544 | 414,365 |
| General and administrative | 83,564 | 64,921 | 4,754 | 31,935 | 9,944 | 195,118 |
| Compensation and benefits | 153,806 | 4,743 | 11,303 | 63,112 | 2,814 | 235,778 |
| Total operating expenses | 368,544 | 297,737 | 53,010 | 102,668 | 23,302 | 845,261 |
| Realized and unrealized gains (losses), net | — | (81,452) | 20,160 | (6,842) | — | (68,134) |
| Other income (loss), net | (36) | 3,740 | 274 | 3,969 | 37 | 7,984 |
| Total other income (loss) | (36) | (77,712) | 20,434 | (2,873) | 37 | (60,150) |
| Income (loss) before income taxes | 408,149 | (15,395) | 41,089 | (29,681) | (23,263) | 380,899 |
| Income tax expense (benefit) | 96,201 | 1,248 | (333) | (3,704) | — | 93,412 |
| Net income (loss) | 311,948 | (16,643) | 41,422 | (25,977) | (23,263) | 287,487 |
| Noncontrolling interests in income (loss) of consolidated subsidiaries | 55 | 2,037 | — | 1,360 | — | 3,452 |
| Dividends on preferred stock | — | — | — | — | 22,395 | 22,395 |
| Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders | $311,893 | $(18,680) | $41,422 | $(27,337) | $(45,658) | $261,640 |
(A)Includes $4.9 million of asset management related interest income (Note 25).
| Origination and Servicing | Investment Portfolio | Mortgage Loans Receivable | Asset Management | Corporate | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Investments | $10,844,061 | $19,207,349 | $2,384,744 | $211,996 | $— | $32,648,150 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 468,355 | 505,162 | 60,713 | 82,460 | 19,747 | 1,136,437 |
| Restricted cash | 237,186 | 93,654 | 55,458 | 8,248 | — | 394,546 |
| Other assets | 3,427,033 | 3,046,638 | 133,198 | 1,179,469 | 23,600 | 7,809,938 |
| Goodwill | 24,376 | 5,092 | 55,731 | 46,658 | — | 131,857 |
| Total assets | $15,001,011 | $22,857,895 | $2,689,844 | $1,528,831 | $43,347 | $42,120,928 |
| Debt | $7,621,241 | $18,446,477 | $1,981,198 | $442,350 | $1,030,566 | $29,521,832 |
| Other liabilities | 3,294,952 | 1,418,010 | 20,435 | 437,230 | 185,097 | 5,355,724 |
| Total liabilities | 10,916,193 | 19,864,487 | 2,001,633 | 879,580 | 1,215,663 | 34,877,556 |
| Total equity | 4,084,818 | 2,993,408 | 688,211 | 649,251 | (1,172,316) | 7,243,372 |
| Noncontrolling interests in equity of consolidated subsidiaries | 8,051 | 43,426 | — | 42,343 | — | 93,820 |
| Total Rithm Capital stockholders’ equity | $4,076,767 | $2,949,982 | $688,211 | $606,908 | $(1,172,316) | $7,149,552 |
| Investments in equity method investees | $— | $117,146 | $— | $102,000 | $— | $219,146 |
RITHM CAPITAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(dollars in tables in thousands, except share and per share data)
| Origination and Servicing · Investment Portfolio · Mortgage Loans Receivable · Asset Management · Corporate · Total | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Servicing fee revenue, net and interest income from MSRs and MSR financing receivables | $349,424 | $120,415 | $— | $— | $— | $469,839 | ||
| Change in fair value of MSRs and MSR financing receivables (includes realization of cash flows of $(105,691)) | (37,526) | (104,778) | — | — | — | (142,304) | ||
| Servicing revenue, net | 311,898 | 15,637 | — | — | — | 327,535 | ||
| Interest income | 109,766 | 178,511 | 58,337 | — | — | 346,614 | ||
| Gain on originated residential mortgage loans, HFS, net | 108,221 | 1,047 | — | — | — | 109,268 | ||
| Other investment portfolio revenues | — | 58,144 | — | — | — | 58,144 | ||
| Asset management revenues | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| Total revenues | 529,885 | 253,339 | 58,337 | — | — | 841,561 | ||
| Interest expense | 111,069 | 157,910 | 30,692 | — | 9,397 | 309,068 | ||
| General and administrative | 80,832 | 74,369 | 4,129 | — | 7,825 | 167,155 | ||
| Compensation and benefits | 160,514 | 7,136 | 12,102 | — | 9,128 | 188,880 | ||
| Total operating expenses | 352,415 | 239,415 | 46,923 | — | 26,350 | 665,103 | ||
| Realized and unrealized gains (losses), net | (23) | (73,314) | (4,812) | — | — | (78,149) | ||
| Other income (loss), net | (13,427) | (5,270) | 1,713 | — | (8,182) | (25,166) | ||
| Total other income (loss) | (13,450) | (78,584) | (3,099) | — | (8,182) | (103,315) | ||
| Income (loss) before income taxes | 164,020 | (64,660) | 8,315 | (34,532) | 73,143 | |||
| Income tax expense (benefit) | (3,672) | (11,040) | (2,094) | — | — | (16,806) | ||
| Net income (loss) | 167,692 | (53,620) | 10,409 | — | (34,532) | 89,949 | ||
| Noncontrolling interests in income (loss) of consolidated subsidiaries | (42) | (1,258) | — | — | — | (1,300) | ||
| Dividends on preferred stock | — | — | — | — | 22,395 | 22,395 | ||
| Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders | $167,734 | $(52,362) | $10,409 | $— | $(56,927) | 68,854 | ||
- EXCESS MORTGAGE SERVICING RIGHTS
Excess MSR assets include Rithm Capital’s direct investments in Excess MSRs and investments in joint ventures jointly controlled by Rithm Capital and funds managed by the Former Manager investing in Excess MSRs. The Company’s investments in Excess MSR assets measured at fair value are included in Other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
The table below summarizes the components of Excess MSRs:
| March 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Direct investments in Excess MSRs | $199,363 | $208,385 |
| Excess MSR joint ventures | 55,748 | 62,765 |
| Excess MSRs, at fair value | $255,111 | $271,150 |
Direct Investments in Excess MSRs
The following table presents activity related to the carrying value of direct investments in Excess MSRs:
| Total(A) | |
|---|---|
| Balance as of December 31, 2023 | $208,385 |
| Interest income | 2,446 |
| Other income | — |
| Proceeds from repayments | (9,546) |
| Proceeds from sales | — |
| Change in fair value | (1,922) |
| Balance as of March 31, 2024 | $199,363 |
(A)Underlying loans serviced by Mr. Cooper Group Inc. (“Mr. Cooper”) and SLS.
RITHM CAPITAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(dollars in tables in thousands, except share and per share data)
Mr. Cooper or SLS, as applicable, as servicer, performs all of the servicing and advancing functions on the Company’s Excess MSR assets, retains the ancillary income and assumes servicing obligations and liabilities as the servicer of the underlying loans in the portfolio.
Rithm Capital entered into a “recapture agreement” with respect to each of the direct Excess MSR investments serviced by Mr. Cooper and SLS. Under such arrangements, Rithm Capital is generally entitled to a pro rata interest in the Excess MSRs on any refinancing of a loan in the original portfolio.
On October 2, 2023, Rithm Capital entered into a definitive agreement with Computershare Limited with respect to the Computershare Acquisition, which closed on May 1, 2024 (Note 26) for a purchase price of approximately $720 million. As part of the transaction, Rithm Capital acquired MSRs owned by SLS underlying the Excess MSR, which will bereclassifiedd to full MSRs. The Excess MSRs to be reclassified have a fair value of $1.0 million at March 31, 2024.
The following summarizes direct investments in Excess MSRs:
| March 31, 2024 · December 31, 2023 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UPB of Underlying Mortgages · Interest in Excess MSR · Weighted Average Life Years(A) · Amortized Cost Basis · Carrying Value(B) · Carrying Value(B) | |||||||
| Rithm Capital(C, D) · Former Manager-managed funds · Mr. Cooper | |||||||
| $41,899,426 | 32.5% – 100.0%(56.4%) | 0.0% – 50.0% | 0.0% – 35.0% | 6.0 | $174,621 | $199,363 | $208,385 |
(A)Represents the weighted average expected timing of the receipt of expected cash flows for this investment.
(B)Carrying value represents the fair value of the pools and recapture agreements, as applicable.
(C)Amounts in parentheses represent weighted averages.
(D)Rithm Capital also invested in related servicer advance investments, including the basic fee component of the related MSR as of March 31, 2024 (Note 6) on $14.9 billion unpaid principal balance (“UPB”) underlying these Excess MSRs.
Changes in fair value of Excess MSR investments consist of the following:
| Three Months EndedMarch 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| Original and Recaptured Pools | $(1,922) | $(9,818) |
As of March 31, 2024, a weighted average discount rate of 8.8% was used to value Rithm Capital’s direct and jointly controlled investments in Excess MSRs.
Excess MSR Joint Ventures
Rithm Capital entered into investments in joint ventures (“Excess MSR joint ventures”) jointly controlled by Rithm Capital and funds managed by the Former Manager investing in Excess MSRs.
The following tables summarize the financial results of the Excess MSR joint ventures, accounted for under the equity method of accounting:
| March 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Excess MSRs | $111,664 | $114,552 |
| Other assets | 519 | 11,664 |
| Other liabilities | (687) | (687) |
| Equity | $111,496 | $125,529 |
| Rithm Capital’s investment | $55,748 | $62,765 |
| Rithm Capital’s percentage ownership | 50.0% | 50.0% |
RITHM CAPITAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(dollars in tables in thousands, except share and per share data)
| Three Months EndedMarch 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| Interest income | $3,454 | $2,404 |
| Other income (loss) | (3,330) | (5,225) |
| Expenses | (14) | (8) |
| Net income (loss) | $110 | $(2,829) |
The following table summarizes the activity of investments in equity method investees:
| Balance at December 31, 2023 | $62,765 |
|---|---|
| Distributions of earnings from equity method investees | (107) |
| Distributions of capital from equity method investees | (6,965) |
| Change in fair value of investments in equity method investees | 55 |
| Balance at March 31, 2024 | $55,748 |
The following is a summary of Excess MSR investments made through equity method investees:
| As of March 31, 2024 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unpaid Principal Balance | Investee Interest in Excess MSR(A) | Rithm Capital Interest in Investees | Amortized Cost Basis(B) | Carrying Value(C) | Weighted Average Life (Years)(D) | |
| Agency | ||||||
| Original and Recaptured Pools | $16,678,050 | 66.7% | 50.0% | $92,197 | $111,664 | 5.2 |
(A)The remaining interests are held by Mr. Cooper.
(B)Represents the amortized cost basis of the equity method investees in which Rithm Capital holds a 50% interest.
(C)Represents the carrying value of the Excess MSRs held in equity method investees, in which Rithm Capital holds a 50% interest. Carrying value represents the fair value of the pools, as applicable.
(D)Represents the weighted average expected timing of the receipt of expected cash flows of each investment.
- MORTGAGE SERVICING RIGHTS AND MSR FINANCING RECEIVABLES
The following table summarizes activity related to MSRs and MSR financing receivables:
| Balance as of December 31, 2023 | $8,405,938 |
|---|---|
| Purchases, net | — |
| Originations(A) | 215,939 |
| Sales | 671 |
| Change in fair value due to: | |
| Realization of cash flows(B) | (116,839) |
| Change in valuation inputs and assumptions | 201,014 |
| Balance at March 31, 2024 | $8,706,723 |
(A)Represents MSRs retained on the sale of originated residential mortgage loans.
(B)Based on the paydown of the underlying residential mortgage loans.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(dollars in tables in thousands, except share and per share data)
The following table summarizes components of servicing revenue, net:
| Three Months EndedMarch 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| Servicing fee revenue, net and interest income from MSRs and MSR financing receivables | $430,426 | $439,232 |
| Ancillary and other fees | 39,777 | 30,607 |
| Servicing fee revenue, net and fees | 470,203 | 469,839 |
| Change in fair value due to: | ||
| Realization of cash flows | (116,839) | (105,691) |
| Change in valuation inputs and assumptions, net of realized gains (losses) | 201,014 | (36,613) |
| Servicing revenue, net | $554,378 | $327,535 |
The following table summarizes MSRs and MSR financing receivables by type as of March 31, 2024:
| UPB of Underlying Mortgages | Weighted Average Life (Years)(A) | Carrying Value(B) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agency | $348,953,092 | 7.8 | $5,477,522 |
| Non-Agency | 47,806,353 | 6.8 | 666,958 |
| Ginnie Mae(C) | 129,914,381 | 7.2 | 2,562,243 |
| Total/Weighted Average | $526,673,826 | 7.5 | $8,706,723 |
(A)Represents the weighted average expected timing of the receipt of expected cash flows for this investment.
(B)Represents fair value. As of March 31, 2024, weighted average discount rates of 8.5% (range of 7.9% –10.8%) were used to value Rithm Capital’s MSRs and MSR financing receivables.
(C)As of March 31, 2024, Rithm Capital holds approximately $1.8 billion in residential mortgage loans subject to repurchase and the related residential mortgage loans repurchase liability on its Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Residential Mortgage Loans Subject to Repurchase
Rithm Capital, through Newrez, is an approved issuer of Ginnie Mae mortgage-backed securities (“MBS”) and originates and securitizes government-insured residential mortgage loans. As the issuer of the Ginnie Mae-guaranteed securitizations, Rithm Capital has the unilateral right to repurchase loans from the securitizations when they are delinquent for more than 90 days. Loans in forbearance that are three or more consecutive payments delinquent are included as delinquent loans permitted to be repurchased. As a result, once the delinquency criteria have been met and regardless of whether the repurchase option has been exercised, the Company accounts for the loans as if they had been repurchased. The Company recognizes such loans and a corresponding liability in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of March 31, 2024, Rithm Capital reflected approximately $1.8 billion in residential mortgage loans subject to repurchase and residential mortgage loans repurchase liability on its Consolidated Balance Sheets. Rithm Capital may re-pool repurchased loans into new Ginnie Mae securitizations upon re-performance of the loan or otherwise sell to third-party investors. The Company does not change the accounting for MSRs related to previously sold loans upon recognizing loans eligible for repurchase. Rather, upon repurchase of a loan, the MSR is written off. As of March 31, 2024, Rithm Capital holds approximately $0.5 billion of such repurchased loans presented within Residential mortgage loans, held for sale on its Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Ocwen MSR Financing Receivable Transactions
In July 2017, Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC (collectively with certain affiliates, “Ocwen”, and subsequently PHH Mortgage Corporation (“PHH”) (as successor by merger to Ocwen)) and Rithm Capital entered into an agreement to transfer from Ocwen to Rithm Capital of Ocwen’s remaining interests in the MSRs relating to loans with an aggregate UPB of approximately $110.0 billion and with respect to which Rithm Capital already held certain rights (“Rights to MSRs”). Additionally, in January 2018, Ocwen sold and transferred to Rithm Capital certain Rights to MSRs and other assets related to MSRs for loans with a UPB of approximately $86.8 billion, of which approximately $11.1 billion UPB, as March 31, 2024, of underlying loans consents have not been received and all other conditions to transfer have not been met and, accordingly, are recorded as MSR financing receivables.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(dollars in tables in thousands, except share and per share data)
Geographic Distributions
The table below summarizes the geographic distribution of the underlying residential mortgage loans of the MSRs and MSR financing receivables:
| Percentage of Total Outstanding Unpaid Principal Amount | ||
|---|---|---|
| State Concentration | March 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 |
| California | 17.0% | 17.1% |
| Florida | 8.6% | 8.6% |
| Texas | 6.2% | 6.2% |
| New York | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| Washington | 5.7% | 5.8% |
| New Jersey | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| Virginia | 3.7% | 3.6% |
| Maryland | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Illinois | 3.3% | 3.3% |
| Georgia | 3.0% | 3.0% |
| Other US | 38.8% | 38.7% |
| 100.0% | 100.0% | |
Geographic concentrations of investments expose Rithm Capital to the risk of economic downturns within the relevant states. Any such downturn in a state where Rithm Capital holds significant investments could affect the underlying borrower’s ability to make mortgage payments and therefore could have a meaningful, negative impact on the MSRs.
Residential Mortgage Loan Subservicing
Newrez performs servicing of residential mortgage loans for unaffiliated parties under servicing agreements. The servicing agreements do not meet the criteria to be recognized as a servicing right asset and, therefore, are not recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The UPB of residential mortgage loans serviced for others as of March 31, 2024 and 2023 was $111.3 billion and $94.1 billion, respectively. Rithm Capital earned servicing revenue of $38.1 million and $34.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, related to unaffiliated subserviced loans which is presented within Servicing revenue, net in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
In relation to certain owned MSRs, Rithm Capital engages unaffiliated licensed mortgage servicers as subservicers to perform the operational servicing duties, including recapture activities, in exchange for a subservicing fee, which is recognized as subservicing expense and presented as part of General and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. As of March 31, 2024, PHH and Valon Mortgage, Inc. (“Valon”) subservice 8.5% and 4.8%, respectively, of MSRs owned by Rithm Capital. The remaining 86.7% of owned MSRs are serviced by Newrez (Note 1).
Servicer Advances Receivable
In connection with Rithm Capital’s ownership of MSRs, the Company assumes the obligation to serve as a liquidity provider to initially fund servicer advances on the underlying pool of mortgages (Note 22) it services. These servicer advances are recorded when advanced and are included in servicer advances receivable on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(dollars in tables in thousands, except share and per share data)
The table below summarizes the type of advances included in the servicer advances receivable:
| March 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Principal and interest advances | $592,660 | $616,801 |
| Escrow advances (taxes and insurance advances) | 1,283,083 | 1,442,697 |
| Foreclosure advances | 775,190 | 767,171 |
| Total(A)(B)(C) | $2,650,933 | $2,826,669 |
(A)Includes $529.6 million and $585.0 million of servicer advances receivable related to Agency MSRs, respectively, recoverable either from the borrower or the Agencies.
(B)Includes $372.2 million and $405.6 million of servicer advances receivable related to Ginnie Mae MSRs, respectively, recoverable from either the borrower or Ginnie Mae. Expected losses for advances associated with Ginnie Mae loans in the MSR portfolio are considered in the MSR fair value through a non-reimbursable advance loss assumption.
(C)Excludes $64.5 million and $66.4 million, respectively, in unamortized advance discount and reserves, net of accruals for advance recoveries. These reserves relate to inactive loans in the foreclosure or liquidation process.
Rithm Capital’s servicer advances receivable related to Non-Agency MSRs generally have the highest reimbursement priority pursuant to the underlying servicing agreements (i.e., ranks “top of the waterfall”) and Rithm Capital is generally entitled to repayment from the respective loan or REO liquidation proceeds before any interest or principal is paid on the notes issued by the trust. In most cases, advances in excess of respective the loan or REO liquidation proceeds may be recovered from pool-level proceeds. Furthermore, to the extent that advances are not recoverable by Rithm Capital as a result of the subservicer’s failure to comply with applicable requirements in the relevant servicing agreements, Rithm Capital has a contractual right to be reimbursed by the subservicer. For advances on loans that have been liquidated, sold, paid in full or modified, the Company has provisioned $93.2 million, or 3.5%, and $93.7 million, or 3.3%, for expected non-recovery of advances as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.
The following table summarizes servicer advances provision activity during the quarter:
| Balance at December 31, 2023 | $93,681 |
|---|---|
| Provision | 7,217 |
| Write-offs | (7,654) |
| Balance at March 31, 2024 | $93,244 |
See Note 18 regarding the financing of MSRs and servicer advances receivable.
- SERVICER ADVANCE INVESTMENTS
Servicer advance investments consist of arrangements to fund existing outstanding servicer advances and the requirement to purchase all future servicer advances made with respect to a specified pool of residential mortgage loans in exchange for the basic fee component of the related MSR. Rithm Capital elected to record its servicer advance investments, including the right to the basic fee component of the related MSRs, at fair value under the fair value option election to provide users of the financial statements with better information regarding the effects of market factors.
Mr. Cooper or SLS, as applicable, as servicer, performs all of the servicing and advancing functions on the Company’s servicer advance assets, retains the ancillary income and assumes servicing obligations and liabilities as the servicer of the underlying loans in the portfolio.
On October 2, 2023, Rithm Capital entered into a definitive agreement with Computershare Limited with respect to the Computershare Acquisition, which closed on May 1, 2024 (Note 26) for a purchase price of approximately $720 million. As part of the transaction, Rithm Capital acquired MSRs owned by SLS underlying the servicer advance investment, which will be reclassified to a full MSR during the second quarter. The servicer advance investment to be reclassified have a fair value of $9.7 million at March 31, 2024.
A taxable wholly-owned subsidiary of Rithm Capital is the managing member of Advance Purchaser LLC (“Advance Purchaser”), a joint venture entity and a subsidiary of the Company, and owns an approximately 89.3% interest in Advance Purchaser as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023. Advance Purchaser was established in December 2013 for the purpose
RITHM CAPITAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(dollars in tables in thousands, except share and per share data)
of investing in residential mortgage related advances. As of March 31, 2024, the noncontrolling third-party co-investors and Rithm Capital have funded their capital commitments. Advance Purchaser may recall $71.5 million and $597.9 million of capital distributed to the third-party co-investors and Rithm Capital, respectively. Neither the third-party co-investors nor Rithm Capital is obligated to fund amounts in excess of their respective capital commitments, regardless of the capital requirements of Advance Purchaser.
The Company’s servicer advance investments are presented in Other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The following table summarizes servicer advance investments, including the right to the basic fee component of the related MSRs:
| Amortized Cost Basis | Carrying Value(A) | Weighted Average Discount Rate | Weighted Average Yield | Weighted Average Life (Years)(B) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Servicer advance investments | $352,275 | $374,511 | 6.2% | 7.0% | 8.4 |
| Servicer advance investments | $362,760 | $376,881 | 6.2% | 6.6% | 8.1 |
(A)Represents the fair value of the servicer advance investments, including the basic fee component of the related MSRs.
(B)Represents the weighted average expected timing of the receipt of expected net cash flows for this investment.
The following table provides additional information regarding the servicer advance investments and related financing:
| UPB of Underlying Residential Mortgage Loans · Outstanding Servicer Advances · Servicer Advances to UPB of Underlying Residential Mortgage Loans · Face Amount of Secured Notes and Bonds Payable · Loan-to-Value (“LTV”)(A) · Cost of Funds(C) | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross · Net(B) · Gross · Net | ||||||||
| Servicer advance investments(D) | $14,871,701 | $313,271 | 2.1% | $270,705 | 84.1% | 81.7% | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Servicer advance investments(D) | $15,499,559 | $320,630 | 2.1% | $278,845 | 84.1% | 81.9% | 7.5% | 6.9% |
(A)Based on outstanding servicer advances, excluding purchased but unsettled servicer advances.
(B)Ratio of face amount of borrowings to par amount of servicer advance collateral, net of any general reserve.
(C)Annualized measure of the cost associated with borrowings. Gross cost of funds primarily includes interest expense and facility fees. Net cost of funds excludes facility fees.
(D)The following table summarizes the types of advances included in servicer advance investments:
| March 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Principal and interest advances | $54,452 | $57,909 |
| Escrow advances (taxes and insurance advances) | 145,846 | 149,346 |
| Foreclosure advances | 112,973 | 113,375 |
| Total | $313,271 | $320,630 |
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(dollars in tables in thousands, except share and per share data)
- REAL ESTATE AND OTHER SECURITIES
Agency RMBS (“Agency”) are RMBS issued by the GSEs or Ginnie Mae. Non-Agency securities (“Non-Agency”) are issued by either public trusts or private label securitization entities.
The following table summarizes real estate and other securities by designation:
| March 31, 2024 · December 31, 2023 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Unrealized · Weighted Average | |||||||||
| Outstanding Face Amount | Gains | Losses | Carrying Value(A) | Number of Securities | Coupon(B) | Yield | Life (Years)(C) | CarryingValue(A) | |
| Securities designated as available for sale (“AFS”): | |||||||||
| Agency(D) | $73,387 | $— | $— | $64,331 | 1 | 3.5% | 3.5% | 10.8 | $65,496 |
| Non-Agency(E)(F) | 2,439,560 | 70,861 | (25,123) | 356,232 | 330 | 3.6% | 4.0% | 5.6 | 363,157 |
| Securities measured at fair value through net income: | |||||||||
| Agency(D) | 9,678,119 | 41,444 | (24,684) | 9,501,879 | 46 | 5.1% | 5.1% | 11.0 | 8,467,634 |
| US Treasury(D) | 4,500,000 | — | (8,759) | 4,472,656 | 7 | 4.3% | 4.3% | 4.1 | — |
| Non-Agency(E)(F) | 17,022,510 | 71,080 | (83,634) | 894,216 | 570 | 4.1% | 7.3% | 7.7 | 861,377 |
| Total/Weighted Average | 33,713,576 | 183,385 | (142,200) | 15,289,314 | 954 | 4.8% | 5.0% | 8.7 | $9,757,664 |
(A)Fair value is equal to the carrying value for all securities. See Note 19 regarding the fair value measurements.
(B)Excludes residual bonds with a carrying value of $30.1 million for which no coupon payment is expected.
(C)Based on the timing of expected principal reduction on the assets.
(D)The total outstanding face amount was $14.3 billion for fixed-rate securities as of March 31, 2024.
(E)The total outstanding face amount was $7.7 billion (including $6.7 billion of residual) for fixed-rate securities and $11.8 billion (including $11.3 billion of residual) for floating rate securities as of March 31, 2024.
(F)Includes other asset-backed securities consisting primarily of (i) collateralized loan obligations backed by corporate debt and commercial MBSs (fair value option securities), (ii) bonds backed by consumer loans (AFS securities), and (iii) interest-only securities and servicing strips (AFS or fair value option securities). These securities are detailed in the table below:
| Gross Unrealized · Weighted Average | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asset Type | Outstanding Face Amount | Gains | Losses | Carrying Value | Number of Securities | Coupon | Yield | Life (Years) |
| Consumer loan bonds | 280 | 259 | — | 259 | 1 | N/A | N/A | 1.5 |
| Interest-only securities | 11,490,623 | 38,577 | (29,862) | 149,463 | 151 | 1.0% | 11.4% | 2.3 |
| Servicing strips | 3,930,230 | 14,107 | (2,714) | 41,779 | 61 | 0.3% | 13.1% | 3.7 |
| Commercial MBSs | 3,845 | 194 | — | 3,901 | 2 | 7.9% | 7.9% | 1.2 |
| CLOs | 215,412 | 4,425 | (2,403) | 211,996 | 194 | 5.5% | 8.7% | 8.6 |
The following table summarizes real estate and other securities, held to maturity:
| March 31, 2024 · December 31, 2023 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weighted Average | ||||||||
| Outstanding Face Amount | Amortized Cost / Carrying Value | Fair Value | Unrecognized Gains/(Losses) | Number of Securities | Yield | Life (Years) | CarryingValue | |
| Treasury Bills Designated as Held to Maturity (HTM): | ||||||||
| Treasury | $25,000 | $24,885 | $24,886 | $1 | 1 | 5.4% | 0.1 | $24,553 |
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(dollars in tables in thousands, except share and per share data)
The following table summarizes purchases and sales of real estate and other securities:
| Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | |||||
| (in millions) | Treasury(A) | Agency | Non-Agency | Treasury(A) | Agency | Non-Agency |
| Purchases | ||||||
| Face | $4,800.0 | $1,287.0 | $904.0 | $— | $2,162.4 | $25.2 |
| Purchase price | 4,773.9 | 1,255.9 | 66.8 | — | 2,154.4 | 2.4 |
| Sales | ||||||
| Face | $— | $— | $— | $— | $1,462.4 | $— |
| Amortized cost | — | — | — | — | 1,442.8 | — |
| Sale price | — | — | — | — | 1,395.9 | — |
| Realized gain (loss) | — | — | — | — | (46.9) | — |
(A)Excludes treasury short sales. Refer to Note 17 for information regarding short sales.
As of March 31, 2024, Rithm Capital has purchased $1.3 billion face amount of Agency RMBS for $1.3 billion and $14.0 million face amount of Non-Agency RMBS for $13.9 million, each of which had not yet been settled as of the reporting date. Unsettled purchases are recorded on a trade date basis and presented within Payable for investments purchased on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Prior to March 31, 2024, Rithm Capital exercised its call rights with respect to certain Non-Agency RMBS trusts and purchased performing and non-performing residential mortgage loans and REO contained in such trusts prior to their termination. In certain cases, Rithm Capital sold portions of the purchased loans through securitizations and retained notes issued by such securitizations. In addition, Rithm Capital received par on the securities issued by the called trusts which it owned prior to such trusts’ terminations.
The following table summarizes certain information for RMBS designated as AFS in an unrealized loss position as of March 31, 2024:
| March 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Securities in an Unrealized Loss Position · Outstanding Face Amount · Amortized Cost Basis · Gross Unrealized Losses · Carrying Value · Number of Securities · Weighted Average · Carrying Value | |||||||||||
| Before Credit Impairment · Credit Impairment(A) · After Credit Impairment · Coupon · Yield · Life(Years) | |||||||||||
| Less than 12 Months | $59,123 | $55,154 | $(21) | $55,133 | $(4,486) | $50,647 | 39 | 3.1% | 4.3% | 6.6 | $49,358 |
| 12 or More Months | 298,427 | 277,365 | (10,663) | 266,702 | (20,637) | 246,065 | 151 | 3.7% | 3.7% | 6.5 | 253,058 |
| Total/Weighted Average | $357,550 | $332,519 | $(10,684) | $321,835 | $(25,123) | $296,712 | 190 | 3.6% | 3.8% | 6.5 | $302,416 |
(A)Represents credit impairment on securities in an unrealized loss position as of March 31, 2024.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(dollars in tables in thousands, except share and per share data)
Rithm Capital performed an assessment of all RMBS designated as AFS that are in an unrealized loss position (an unrealized loss position exists when a security’s amortized cost basis, excluding the effect of credit impairment, exceeds its fair value) and determined the following:
| March 31, 2024 · December 31, 2023 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Unrealized Losses | Gross Unrealized Losses | |||||||
| RMBS Designated as AFS | Fair Value | Amortized Cost Basis After Credit Impairment | Credit(A) | Non-Credit(B) | Fair Value | Amortized Cost Basis After Credit Impairment | Credit(A) | Non-Credit(B) |
| Securities intended to sell | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— |
| Securities that are more likely than not required to be sold(C) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Securities with no intent to sell and are not more likely than not required to be sold: | ||||||||
| Credit impaired securities | 64,525 | 64,591 | (10,684) | (66) | 65,697 | 66,377 | (10,152) | (680) |
| Non-credit impaired securities | 232,187 | 257,244 | — | (25,057) | 236,719 | 260,527 | — | (23,808) |
| Total debt securities in an unrealized loss position | $296,712 | $321,835 | $(10,684) | $(25,123) | $302,416 | $326,904 | $(10,152) | $(24,488) |
(A)Recognized through earnings. In measuring the portion of credit losses, Rithm Capital estimates the expected cash flow for each of the securities. This evaluation included a review of the credit status and the performance of the collateral supporting those securities, including the credit of the issuer, key terms of the securities and the effect of local, industry and broader economic trends. Significant inputs in estimating the cash flows included Rithm Capital’s expectations of prepayment rates, default rates and loss severities. Credit losses were measured as the decline in the present value of the expected future cash flows discounted at the security’s effective interest rate.
(B)Represents unrealized losses on securities that are due to non-credit factors included in other comprehensive income (loss) in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.
(C)Rithm Capital may, at times, be more likely than not be required to sell certain securities for liquidity purposes. While the amount of the securities to be sold may be an estimate, and the securities to be sold have not yet been identified, Rithm Capital makes its best estimate, which is subject to significant judgment regarding future events, and may differ materially from actual future sales.
The following table summarizes the activity for the period related to the allowance for credit losses on RMBS designated as AFS (excluding credit impairment relating to securities Rithm Capital intends to sell or is more likely than not required to sell):
| RMBS Designated as AFS | Purchased Credit Deteriorated | Non-Purchased Credit Deteriorated | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allowance for credit losses on available-for-sale debt securities at December 31, 2023 | $1,183 | $8,969 | $10,152 |
| Additions to the allowance for credit losses on securities for which credit losses were not previously recognized | 21 | — | 21 |
| Additions to the allowance for credit losses arising from purchases of AFS debt securities accounted for as purchased financial assets with credit deterioration | — | — | — |
| Reductions for securities sold during the period | — | — | — |
| Reductions in the allowance for credit losses for securities intended to be sold or are more likely than not required to be sold before recovery of its amortized cost basis | — | — | — |
| Additional increases (decreases) to the allowance for credit losses on securities with credit losses, or an allowance recognized in a previous period | 595 | (84) | 511 |
| Write-offs charged against the allowance | — | — | — |
| Recoveries of amounts previously written off | — | — | — |
| Allowance for credit losses on available-for-sale debt securities at March 31, 2024 | $1,799 | $8,885 | $10,684 |
See Note 18 regarding the financing of Real Estate and Other Securities.
RITHM CAPITAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(dollars in tables in thousands, except share and per share data)
- RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LOANS
Rithm Capital accumulates its residential mortgage loan portfolio through originations, bulk acquisitions and the execution of call rights. A majority of the residential mortgage loan portfolio is serviced by Newrez.
Loans are accounted for based on Rithm Capital’s strategy and intent for the loan and on whether the loan was credit-impaired at the date of acquisition. As of March 31, 2024, Rithm Capital accounts for loans based on the following categories:
Loans held-for-investment (“HFI”), at fair value
Loans held-for-sale (“HFS”), at lower of cost or fair value
Loans HFS, at fair value
The following table summarizes residential mortgage loans outstanding by loan type:
| March 31, 2024 · December 31, 2023 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outstanding Face Amount | Carrying Value | LoanCount | Weighted Average Yield | Weighted Average Life (Years)(A) | Carrying Value | |
| Total residential mortgage loans, HFI, at fair value | $434,474 | $365,398 | 8,070 | 8.1% | 5.2 | $379,044 |
| Acquired performing loans(B) | 64,851 | 54,056 | 1,841 | 8.0% | 5.3 | 57,038 |
| Acquired non-performing loans(C) | 24,609 | 20,359 | 302 | 8.5% | 6.0 | 21,839 |
| Total residential mortgage loans, HFS, at lower of cost or market | $89,460 | $74,415 | 2,143 | 8.1% | 5.5 | $78,877 |
| Acquired performing loans(B)(D) | $542,335 | $490,552 | 2,979 | 5.7% | 15.8 | $400,603 |
| Acquired non-performing loans(C)(D) | 294,077 | 271,316 | 1,501 | 4.8% | 23.1 | 204,950 |
| Originated loans | 2,864,943 | 2,929,832 | 9,029 | 6.8% | 29.5 | 1,856,312 |
| Total residential mortgage loans, HFS, at fair value | $3,701,355 | $3,691,700 | 13,509 | 6.5% | 27.0 | $2,461,865 |
| Total residential mortgage loans, HFS, at fair value and lower of cost or fair value | $3,790,815 | $3,766,115 | $2,540,742 | |||
(A)For loans classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy, the weighted average life is based on the expected timing of the receipt of cash flows. For Level 2 loans, the weighted average life is based on the contractual term of the loan.
(B)Performing loans are generally placed on non-accrual status when principal or interest is 90 days or more past due.
(C)As of March 31, 2024, Rithm Capital has placed non-performing loans, HFS on non-accrual status, except as described in (D) below.
(D)Includes $228.6 million and $222.7 million UPB of Ginnie Mae early buyout options performing and non-performing loans, respectively, on accrual status as contractual cash flows are guaranteed by the FHA.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(dollars in tables in thousands, except share and per share data)
The following table summarizes the geographic distribution of the residential mortgage loans:
| Percentage of Total Outstanding Unpaid Principal Amount | ||
|---|---|---|
| State Concentration | March 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 |
| California | 10.3% | 8.3% |
| Florida | 9.8% | 9.3% |
| Texas | 8.2% | 9.5% |
| New York | 6.3% | 8.0% |
| Georgia | 4.8% | 4.9% |
| North Carolina | 3.7% | 3.2% |
| Illinois | 3.6% | 3.5% |
| New Jersey | 3.6% | 3.9% |
| Virginia | 3.4% | 3.6% |
| Maryland | 3.2% | 3.3% |
| Other US | 43.1% | 42.5% |
| 100.0% | 100.0% | |
See Note 18 regarding the financing of residential mortgage loans.
The following table summarizes the difference between the aggregate UPB and the aggregate carrying value of residential mortgage loans 90 days or more past due:
| March 31, 2024 · December 31, 2023 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Days Past Due | UPB | Carrying Value | Carrying Value Over (Under) UPB | UPB | Carrying Value | Carrying Value Over (Under) UPB |
| 90+ | $382,646 | $344,488 | $(38,158) | $313,122 | $281,556 | $(31,566) |
The following table summarizes the activity for residential mortgage loans for the period:
| Loans HFI, at Fair Value | Loans HFS, at Lower of Cost or Fair Value | Loans HFS, at Fair Value | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balance at December 31, 2023 | $379,044 | $78,877 | $2,461,865 | $2,919,786 |
| Originations | — | — | 10,869,683 | 10,869,683 |
| Sales | — | — | (10,134,451) | (10,134,451) |
| Purchases/additional fundings | — | — | 502,624 | 502,624 |
| Proceeds from repayments | (11,854) | (3,330) | (10,029) | (25,213) |
| Transfer of loans (to) from other assets | — | (364) | 6,635 | 6,271 |
| Transfer of loans to REO | (994) | (561) | (2,204) | (3,759) |
| Impairment (loss) reversal | — | (207) | — | (207) |
| Fair value adjustments due to: | ||||
| Changes in instrument-specific credit risk | (3,475) | — | (390) | (3,865) |
| Other factors | 2,677 | — | (2,033) | 644 |
| Balance at March 31, 2024 | $365,398 | $74,415 | $3,691,700 | $4,131,513 |
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(dollars in tables in thousands, except share and per share data)
Net Interest Income
The following table summarizes the net interest income for residential mortgage loans:
| Three Months EndedMarch 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| Interest income: | ||
| Loans HFI, at fair value | $7,857 | $9,509 |
| Loans HFS, at lower of cost or fair value | 861 | 1,504 |
| Loans HFS, at fair value | 36,016 | 37,286 |
| Total interest income | $44,734 | $48,299 |
| Interest expense: | ||
| Loans HFI, at fair value | 4,224 | 4,670 |
| Loans HFS, at lower of cost or fair value | 716 | 907 |
| Loans HFS, at fair value | 37,238 | 42,779 |
| Total interest expense | $42,178 | $48,356 |
| Net interest income | $2,556 | $(57) |
Gain on Originated Residential Mortgage Loans, HFS, Net
Newrez originates conventional, government-insured and nonconforming residential mortgage loans for sale and securitization. In connection with the sale or securitization of loans to the GSEs or mortgage investors, Rithm Capital reports gain on originated residential mortgage loans, HFS, net in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
The following table summarizes the components of gain on originated residential mortgage loans, HFS, net:
| Three Months EndedMarch 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| Gain (loss) on residential mortgage loans originated and sold, net(A) | $(117,026) | $(34,314) |
| Gain (loss) on settlement of residential mortgage loan origination derivative instruments(B) | (15,524) | 9,904 |
| MSRs retained on transfer of residential mortgage loans(C) | 215,939 | 140,513 |
| Other(D) | 6,493 | (5,443) |
| Realized gain on sale of originated residential mortgage loans, net | $89,882 | $110,660 |
| Change in fair value of residential mortgage loans | 14,268 | 31,598 |
| Change in fair value of interest rate lock commitments (Note 17) | 7,485 | 26,240 |
| Change in fair value of derivative instruments (Note 17) | 37,910 | (59,230) |
| Gain on originated residential mortgage loans, HFS, net | $149,545 | $109,268 |
(A)Includes residential mortgage loan origination fees of $177.7 million and $68.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
(B)Represents settlement of forward securities delivery commitments utilized as an economic hedge for mortgage loans not included within forward loan sale commitments.
(C)Represents the initial fair value of the capitalized MSRs upon loan sales with servicing retained.
(D)Includes fees for services associated with the residential mortgage loan origination process.
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- CONSUMER LOANS
Rithm Capital’s consumer loan portfolio consists of (i) consumer loans purchased from Goldman Sachs Bank USA (the “Marcus loans” or “Marcus”) in June 2023 and (ii) a co-investment (as of March 31, 2024, Rithm capital owns 53.5% in a portfolio of consumer loans purchased from SpringCastle (the “SpringCastle loans” or “SpringCastle”). The Marcus loans portfolio includes unsecured fixed-rate closed-end installment loans, and the SpringCastle loans portfolio includes personal unsecured loans and personal homeowner loans. The Marcus loans are serviced by Systems & Services Technologies, Inc. and the SpringCastle loans are serviced by OneMain Holdings Inc.
The following table summarizes characteristics of the consumer loan portfolio measured at fair value:
| Unpaid Principal Balance | Carrying Value | Weighted Average Coupon | Weighted Average Expected Life (Years) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SpringCastle | $246,553 | $267,948 | 18.2% | 3.8 |
| Marcus | 908,089 | 835,851 | 10.1% | 1.0 |
| Total consumer loans | $1,154,642 | $1,103,799 | 11.8% | 1.6 |
| SpringCastle | $260,102 | $285,632 | 18.2% | 3.7 |
| Marcus | 1,048,672 | 988,373 | 10.5% | 1.2 |
| Total consumer loans | $1,308,774 | $1,274,005 | 12.0% | 1.7 |
See Note 18 regarding the financing of consumer loans.
The following table summarizes the past due status and difference between the aggregate UPB and the aggregate carrying value of consumer loans:
| March 31, 2024 · December 31, 2023 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Days Past Due | UPB | Carrying Value(A) | Carrying Value Over (Under) UPB | UPB | Carrying Value(A) | Carrying Value Over (Under) UPB |
| SpringCastle | ||||||
| Current | $241,454 | $262,483 | $21,029 | $255,441 | $280,577 | $25,136 |
| 90+ | 5,099 | 5,465 | 366 | 4,661 | 5,055 | 394 |
| Total SpringCastle | $246,553 | $267,948 | $21,395 | $260,102 | $285,632 | $25,530 |
| Marcus | ||||||
| Current | $842,297 | $775,293 | $(67,004) | $1,014,404 | $956,076 | $(58,328) |
| 90+ | 65,792 | 60,558 | (5,234) | 34,268 | 32,297 | (1,971) |
| Total Marcus | $908,089 | $835,851 | $(72,238) | $1,048,672 | $988,373 | $(60,299) |
| $1,154,642 | $1,103,799 | $(50,843) | $1,308,774 | $1,274,005 | $(34,769) | |
(A)Consumer loans are carried at fair value under the fair value option election. See Note 19 regarding fair value measurements.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(dollars in tables in thousands, except share and per share data)
The following table summarizes the activity for consumer loans for the period:
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Balance at December 31, 2023 | $1,274,005 |
| Purchases | — |
| Additional fundings(A) | 4,113 |
| Proceeds from repayments | (154,354) |
| Accretion of loan discount and premium amortization, net | 10,152 |
| Fair value adjustments due to: | |
| Changes in instrument-specific credit risk | (22,961) |
| Other factors | (7,156) |
| Balance at March 31, 2024 | $1,103,799 |
(A)Represents draws on consumer loans with revolving privileges.
- SINGLE-FAMILY RENTAL PROPERTIES
Rithm Capital invests in its SFR portfolio by acquiring and maintaining a geographically diversified portfolio of high-quality single-family homes and leasing them to high-quality residents.
SFR properties HFI are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment and are presented within Single-family rental properties on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
SFR properties HFS are managed for near term sale and disposition. They are measured at the lower of cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment or fair value less estimated cost to sell and presented within Single-family rental properties on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. For the three months ended March 31, 2024, Rithm Capital transferredone SFR property to HFS.
The following table summarizes the net carrying value of investments in SFR properties.
| March 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Land | $185,446 | $183,359 |
| Building | 741,785 | 733,437 |
| Capital improvements | 141,288 | 138,869 |
| Total gross investment in SFR properties | 1,068,519 | 1,055,665 |
| Accumulated depreciation | (61,347) | (53,737) |
| Investment in SFR properties, net | $1,007,172 | $1,001,928 |
Depreciation expense for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 totaled $7.7 million and $6.9 million, respectively, and is included in other income (loss), net in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the carrying amount of the SFR properties includes capitalized acquisition costs of $7.4 million and $7.1 million, respectively.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(dollars in tables in thousands, except share and per share data)
The following table summarizes the activity for the period related to the net carrying value of investments in SFR properties:
| SFR Properties HFI | SFR Properties HFS | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balance at December 31, 2023 | $1,000,357 | $1,571 | $1,001,928 |
| Acquisitions and capital improvements | 15,249 | — | 15,249 |
| Transfers to HFS | (150) | 150 | — |
| Dispositions | (1,140) | (1,123) | (2,263) |
| Accumulated depreciation | (7,660) | (82) | (7,742) |
| Balance at March 31, 2024 | $1,006,656 | $516 | $1,007,172 |
Rithm Capital generally rents its SFR properties under non-cancelable lease agreements with a term ofone totwo years. The following table summarizes the future minimum rental revenues under existing leases on SFR properties:
| Remainder of 2024 | $36,521 |
|---|---|
| 2025 and thereafter | 9,217 |
| Total | $45,738 |
The following table summarizes the activity for the period of the SFR portfolio by units:
| SFR Properties HFI | SFR Properties HFS | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balance at December 31, 2023 | 3,882 | 6 | 3,888 |
| Acquisition of SFR units | 48 | — | 48 |
| Transfer to HFS | (1) | 1 | — |
| Disposition of SFR units | (4) | (4) | (8) |
| Balance at March 31, 2024 | 3,925 | 3 | 3,928 |
See Note 18 regarding the financing of SFR Properties.
- MORTGAGE LOANS RECEIVABLE
Genesis specializes in originating and managing a portfolio of primarily short-term mortgage loans to fund the construction and development of, or investment in, residential properties.
On August 24, 2023, Rithm Capital acquired a portfolio of loans from Morgan Stanley Bank, N.A. with a face value of $148.4 million. The portfolio consists of fixed-rate bridge and renovation loans and is master serviced by Genesis.
The following table summarizes mortgage loans receivable outstanding by loan type as of March 31, 2024:
| Carrying Value(A) | % of Portfolio | LoanCount | % of Portfolio | Weighted Average Yield | Weighted Average Original Life (Months) | Weighted Average Committed Loan Balance to Value(B) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction | $1,047,688 | 43.9% | 365 | 26.1% | 10.9% | 16.8 | 73.4% / 62.3% |
| Bridge | 1,037,056 | 43.5% | 638 | 45.7% | 9.9% | 27.2 | 68.1% |
| Renovation | 300,000 | 12.6% | 394 | 28.2% | 10.3% | 12.6 | 81.2% / 68.4% |
| $2,384,744 | 100.0% | 1,397 | 100.0% | 10.4% | 20.5 | N/A |
(A)Mortgage loans receivable are carried at fair value under the fair value option election. See Note 19 regarding fair value measurements.
(B)Weighted by commitment LTV for bridge loans, loan-to-cost and loan-to-after-repair-value for construction and renovation loans.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(dollars in tables in thousands, except share and per share data)
The following table summarizes the activity for the period for mortgage loans receivable:
| Balance at December 31, 2023 | $2,232,913 |
|---|---|
| Initial loan advances | 468,805 |
| Construction holdbacks and draws | 180,893 |
| Paydowns and payoffs | (505,091) |
| Fair value adjustments | 14,873 |
| Purchased loans discount amortization | 588 |
| Transfer of loans to REO | (8,237) |
| Balance at March 31, 2024 | $2,384,744 |
The Company is subject to credit risk in connection with its investments in mortgage loans. The two primary components of credit risk are default risk, which is the risk that a borrower fails to make scheduled principal and interest payments, and severity risk, which is the risk of loss upon a borrower’s default on a mortgage loan or other secured or unsecured loan. Severity risk includes the risk of loss of value of the property or other asset, if any, securing the loan, as well as the risk of loss associated with taking over the property or other asset, if any, including foreclosure costs.
The following table summarizes the past due status and difference between the aggregate UPB and the aggregate carrying value of mortgage loans receivable:
| March 31, 2024 · December 31, 2023 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Days Past Due | UPB | Carrying Value | Carrying Value Over (Under) UPB | UPB | Carrying Value | Carrying Value Over (Under) UPB |
| Current | $2,329,505 | $2,344,877 | $15,372 | $2,184,470 | $2,183,047 | $(1,423) |
| 90+ | 41,264 | 39,867 | (1,397) | 49,929 | 49,866 | (63) |
The following table summarizes the geographic distribution of the underlying mortgage loans receivable as of March 31, 2024:
| Percentage of Total Loan Commitment | ||
|---|---|---|
| State Concentration | March 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 |
| California | 49.9% | 48.2% |
| Washington | 6.5% | 7.9% |
| Florida | 6.5% | 7.3% |
| New York | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| Colorado | 4.7% | 2.4% |
| Arizona | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| Virginia | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| Texas | 3.3% | 3.5% |
| Georgia | 2.8% | 2.3% |
| Illinois | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Other US | 9.2% | 9.7% |
| 100.0% | 100.0% | |
See Note 18 regarding the financing of mortgage loans receivable.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(dollars in tables in thousands, except share and per share data)
- CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH
Rithm Capital considers all highly liquid short-term investments with maturities of 90 days or less when purchased to be cash equivalents. Substantially all amounts on deposit with major financial institutions exceed insured limits.
Restricted cash consists of cash collateral pledges related to secured financing and securitizations.
The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash reported on Rithm Capital’s Consolidated Balance Sheets to the total of the same amounts shown in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows:
| March 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cash and cash equivalents | $1,136,437 | $1,287,199 |
| Restricted cash | 394,546 | 385,620 |
| Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | $1,530,983 | $1,672,819 |
The following table summarizes restricted cash balances by reporting segment:
| March 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Investment Portfolio | $93,654 | $144,169 |
| Origination and Servicing | 237,186 | 195,490 |
| Mortgage Loans Receivable | 55,458 | 37,805 |
| Asset Management | 8,248 | 8,156 |
| Total restricted cash | $394,546 | $385,620 |
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(dollars in tables in thousands, except share and per share data)
- OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
Other Assets and Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities consist of the following:
| Other Assets · Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2024 · December 31, 2023 · March 31, 2024 · December 31, 2023 | ||||||||||
| Assets of consolidated funds | $350,043 | $340,929 | Accounts payable | $117,827 | $165,144 | |||||
| Deferred tax asset | 284,950 | 279,019 | Accrued compensation and benefits | 112,002 | 290,464 | |||||
| Derivative and hedging assets (Note 17) | 102,227 | 28,080 | Deferred tax liability | 898,040 | 801,857 | |||||
| Due from related parties | 22,147 | 32,319 | Derivative liabilities (Note 17) | 33,586 | 115,531 | |||||
| Equity investments(A) | 201,624 | 173,882 | Escheat payable | 161,717 | 169,914 | |||||
| Excess MSRs, at fair value (Note 4) | 255,111 | 271,150 | Interest payable | 144,216 | 149,552 | |||||
| Goodwill (Note 15)(B) | 131,857 | 131,857 | Lease liability (Note 17) | 151,493 | 159,236 | |||||
| Income and fees receivable | 49,829 | 59,134 | Liabilities of consolidated funds | 223,188 | 219,920 | |||||
| Intangible assets (Note 15) | 368,967 | 387,920 | Unearned income and fees | 38,993 | 37,468 | |||||
| Loans receivable, at fair value(C) | 27,997 | 31,323 | Other liabilities | 221,536 | 223,293 | |||||
| Margin receivable, net(D) | 52,316 | 75,947 | $2,102,598 | $2,332,379 | ||||||
| Notes receivable, at fair value(E) | 364,977 | 398,227 | ||||||||
| Operating lease right-of-use assets (Note 16) | 96,706 | 104,207 | ||||||||
| Other receivables | 144,072 | 152,046 | ||||||||
| Prepaid expenses | 65,463 | 62,513 | ||||||||
| Principal and interest receivable | 181,762 | 161,695 | ||||||||
| Property and equipment | 39,010 | 40,038 | ||||||||
| Real Estate Owned | 29,447 | 15,507 | ||||||||
| Servicer advance investments, at fair value (Note 6) | 374,511 | 376,881 | ||||||||
| Servicing fee receivables | 145,052 | 156,777 | ||||||||
| Warrants, at fair value | 18,073 | 16,599 | ||||||||
| Other assets | 203,356 | 182,881 | ||||||||
| $3,509,497 | $3,478,931 | |||||||||
(A)Represents equity investments in (i) commercial redevelopment projects and (ii) operating companies providing services throughout the real estate industry, including investments in Covius Holding Inc., a provider of various technology-enabled services to the mortgage and real estate sectors, preferred stock of Valon, a residential mortgage servicing and technology company, and preferred stock of Covalto Ltd. (formerly known as Credijusto Ltd.), a financial services company and (iii) funds managed by Sculptor.
(B)Includes goodwill derived from the acquisition of Newrez, Guardian, Genesis and Sculptor.
(C)Represents loans made pursuant to a senior credit agreement and a senior subordinated credit agreement to an entity affiliated with funds managed by an affiliate of the Former Manager. The loans are accounted for under the fair value option.
(D)Represents collateral posted as a result of changes in fair value of Rithm Capital’s (i) real estate securities securing its secured financing agreements and (ii) derivative instruments.
(E)Represents notes receivable secured by commercial properties. The notes are accounted for under the fair value option.
REO —REO assets are individual properties acquired by Rithm Capital or where Rithm Capital receives the property as a result of foreclosure of the underlying loan. Rithm Capital measures REO assets at the lower of cost or fair value, with valuation provision recorded in Other income in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. REO assets are managed for prompt sale and disposition.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(dollars in tables in thousands, except share and per share data)
The following table presents activity for the period related to the carrying value of investments in REO:
| Balance at December 31, 2023 | $15,507 |
|---|---|
| Purchases | 5,763 |
| Property received in satisfaction of loan | 14,154 |
| Sales(A) | (6,254) |
| Valuation (provision) reversal | 277 |
| Balance at March 31, 2024 | $29,447 |
(A)Recognized when control of the property has transferred to the buyer.
As of March 31, 2024, Rithm Capital had residential mortgage loans and mortgage loans receivable that were in the process of foreclosure with UPBs of $60.7 million and $31.0 million, respectively.
Notes and Loans Receivable —The following table summarizes the activity for the period for notes and loans receivable:
| Notes Receivable | Loans Receivable | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balance at December 31, 2023 | $398,227 | $31,323 | $429,550 |
| Fundings | — | — | — |
| Payment in Kind | — | 1,094 | 1,094 |
| Proceeds from repayments | (33,250) | (4,420) | (37,670) |
| Fair value adjustments due to: | |||
| Changes in instrument-specific credit risk | — | — | — |
| Other factors | — | — | — |
| Balance at March 31, 2024 | $364,977 | $27,997 | $392,974 |
The following table summarizes the past due status and difference between the aggregate UPB and the aggregate carrying value of notes and loans receivable:
| March 31, 2024 · December 31, 2023 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Days Past Due | UPB | Carrying Value(A) | Carrying Value Over (Under) UPB | UPB | Carrying Value(A) | Carrying Value Over (Under) UPB |
| Current | $531,394 | $392,974 | $(138,420) | $565,786 | $429,550 | $(136,236) |
| 90+ | — | — | — | — | — | — |
(A)Notes and loans receivable are carried at fair value. See Note 19 regarding fair value measurements.
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(dollars in tables in thousands, except share and per share data)
- EXPENSES, REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES), NET AND OTHER
Other Revenues consists of the following:
| Three Months EndedMarch 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| Property and maintenance | $32,380 | $33,637 |
| Rental | 18,949 | 18,123 |
| Other | 7,019 | 6,384 |
| Total other revenues | $58,348 | $58,144 |
General and Administrative expenses consists of the following:
| Three Months EndedMarch 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| Legal and professional | $21,489 | $12,755 |
| Loan origination | 15,397 | 11,757 |
| Occupancy | 17,048 | 18,366 |
| Subservicing | 19,428 | 35,256 |
| Loan servicing | 4,935 | 2,976 |
| Property and maintenance | 32,264 | 24,035 |
| Information technology | 41,202 | 34,968 |
| Other | 43,355 | 27,042 |
| Total general and administrative expenses | $195,118 | $167,155 |
Other Income (Loss)
The following table summarizes the components of other income (loss):
| Three Months EndedMarch 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| Real estate and other securities | $(103,600) | $83,851 |
| Residential mortgage loans and REO | (3,562) | 18,097 |
| Derivative and hedging instruments | 41,932 | (151,006) |
| Notes and bonds payable | (4,838) | (2,500) |
| Other(A) | 1,934 | (26,591) |
| Realized and unrealized gains (losses), net | $(68,134) | $(78,149) |
| Other income (loss), net | 7,984 | (25,166) |
| Total other income (loss) | $(60,150) | $(103,315) |
(A)Includes excess MSRs, servicer advance investments, consumer loans and other.
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(dollars in tables in thousands, except share and per share data)
- GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS
As a result of acquisitions, the Company identified intangible assets in the form of management contracts, customer relationships, purchased technology, trademarks and trade names. The Company also recognized goodwill on certain acquisitions. Goodwill and intangible assets are presented within Other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
The following table summarizes the carrying value of goodwill by reportable segment:
| Origination and Servicing | Investment Portfolio | Mortgage Loans Receivable | Asset Management | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balance at December 31, 2023 | $24,376 | $5,092 | $55,731 | $46,658 | $131,857 |
| Goodwill acquired | — | — | — | — | — |
| Accumulated impairment loss | — | — | — | — | — |
| Balance at March 31, 2024 | $24,376 | $5,092 | $55,731 | $46,658 | $131,857 |
The following table summarizes the acquired identifiable intangible assets:
| Estimated Useful Lives (Years) | March 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Intangible Assets | |||
| Management contracts | 10 | $275,000 | $275,000 |
| Customer relationships | 3 to 9 | 57,949 | 57,949 |
| Purchased technology | 3 to 5 | 137,922 | 137,922 |
| Trademarks / Trade names | 1 to 5 | 10,259 | 10,259 |
| $481,130 | $481,130 | ||
| Accumulated Amortization(A) | |||
| Management contracts | $10,240 | $3,388 | |
| Customer relationships | 27,424 | 17,834 | |
| Purchased technology | 69,361 | 67,145 | |
| Trademarks / Trade names | 5,138 | 4,843 | |
| $112,163 | $93,210 | ||
| Intangible Assets, Net | |||
| Management contracts | $264,760 | $271,612 | |
| Customer relationships | 30,525 | 40,115 | |
| Purchased technology(B) | 68,561 | 70,777 | |
| Trademarks / Trade names(C) | 5,121 | 5,416 | |
| $368,967 | $387,920 | ||
(A)Amortization expense is presented within general and administrative expense on Rithm’s statement of operations.
(B)Includes indefinite-lived intangible assets of $21.4 million and $21.4 million, respectively.
(C)Includes indefinite-lived intangible assets of $1.9 million and $1.9 million, respectively.
The Company didnot record any impairment loss on its intangible assets for the period ending March 31, 2024.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(dollars in tables in thousands, except share and per share data)
The following table summarizes the expected future amortization expense for acquired intangible assets as of March 31, 2024:
| Year Ending | Amortization Expense |
|---|---|
| April 1 through December 31, 2024 | $57,294 |
| 2025 | 44,165 |
| 2026 | 37,657 |
| 2027 | 33,806 |
| 2028 | 32,305 |
| 2029 and thereafter | 140,499 |
| $345,726 |
- LEASES
Rithm Capital, through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, has leases on office space expiring through 2033. Rent expense, net of sublease income for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 totaled $11.9 million and $12.2 million, respectively. The Company has leases that include renewal options and escalation clauses. The terms of the leases do not impose any financial restrictions or covenants.
Operating lease right-of-use (“ROU”) assets represent the right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent obligations to make lease payments arising from the lease. In addition, the Company has finance leases for computer hardware. As of March 31, 2024, the Company has pledged collateral related to its lease obligations of $6.2 million, which is presented as part of restricted cash on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Operating lease ROU assets and lease liabilities are presented as part ofother assets andaccrued expenses and other liabilities, respectively, on the Consolidated Balance Sheets (Note 13).
The table below summarizes the future commitments under the non-cancelable leases:
| Year Ending | Operating Leases | Finance Leases | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 1 through December 31, 2024 | $31,076 | $— | $31,076 |
| 2025 | 33,465 | 228 | 33,693 |
| 2026 | 26,992 | 228 | 27,220 |
| 2027 | 27,109 | 228 | 27,337 |
| 2028 | 23,818 | — | 23,818 |
| 2029 and thereafter | 37,271 | — | 37,271 |
| Total remaining undiscounted lease payments | 179,731 | 684 | 180,415 |
| Less: imputed interest | 28,834 | 88 | 28,922 |
| Total remaining discounted lease payments | $150,897 | $596 | $151,493 |
The future commitments under the non-cancelable leases have not been reduced by the sublease rentals of $19.3 million due in the future periods.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(dollars in tables in thousands, except share and per share data)
Other information related to leases is summarized below:
| March 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Weighted average remaining lease term (years) | ||
| Operating leases | 5.7 | 5.8 |
| Finance leases | 3.3 | 3.5 |
| Weighted average discount rate | ||
| Operating leases | 6.2% | 6.2% |
| Finance leases | 7.9% | 7.9% |
| Three Months EndedMarch 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| Supplemental Information | 2024 | 2023 |
| Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities: | ||
| Operating cash flows - operating leases | $11,411 | $8,276 |
| Operating cash flows - finance leases | 4 | — |
| Finance cash flows - finance leases | 224 | — |
| Supplemental non-cash information on lease liabilities arising from obtaining ROU assets: | ||
| ROU assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities | 126 | — |
- DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING
Rithm Capital enters into economic hedges including interest rate swaps, to-be-announced forward contract positions (“TBAs”) and treasury short sales to hedge a portion of its interest rate risk exposure. Interest rate risk is sensitive to many factors, including governmental monetary and tax policies, domestic and international economic and political considerations, as well as other factors. Rithm Capital’s credit risk with respect to economic hedges is the risk of default on Rithm Capital’s investments that results from a borrower’s or counterparty’s inability or unwillingness to make contractually required payments.
Rithm Capital may at times hold TBAs or short treasury positions in order to mitigate Rithm Capital’s interest rate risk on certain specified MBSs and MSRs. Amounts or obligations owed by or to Rithm Capital are subject to the right of set-off with the counterparty. As part of executing these trades, Rithm Capital may enter into agreements with its counterparties that govern the transactions for the purchases or sales made, including margin maintenance, payment and transfer, events of default, settlements and various other provisions. Changes in the value of economic hedges designed to protect against MBSs and MSR fair value fluctuations, or hedging gains and losses, are reflected in the tables below.
As of March 31, 2024, Rithm Capital also held interest rate lock commitments (“IRLCs”), which represent a commitment to a particular interest rate provided the borrower is able to close the loan within a specified period, and forward loan sale and securities delivery commitments, which represent a commitment to sell specific residential mortgage loans at prices which are fixed as of the forward commitment date. Rithm Capital enters into forward loan sale and securities delivery commitments in order to hedge the exposure related to IRLCs and residential mortgage loans that are not covered by residential mortgage loan sale commitments.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(dollars in tables in thousands, except share and per share data)
Derivatives and economic hedges are recorded at fair value and presented in Other assets or Accrued expenses and Other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, as follows:
| March 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Derivative and hedging assets | ||
| Interest rate swaps(A) | $— | $106 |
| IRLCs | 32,063 | 26,482 |
| TBAs | 7,492 | 1,492 |
| Treasury short sales(B) | 62,672 | — |
| $102,227 | $28,080 | |
| Derivative and hedging liabilities | ||
| Interest rate swaps(A) | — | — |
| IRLCs | 835 | 2,678 |
| TBAs | 15,654 | 49,087 |
| Treasury short sales(B) | — | 63,766 |
| Other commitments(C) | 17,097 | — |
| $33,586 | $115,531 | |
(A)Net of $0.5 million and $342.0 million of related variation margin accounts as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.
(B)Net of $3.0 billion and $1.8 billion of related reverse repurchase agreements as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.
(C)During the quarter, a subsidiary of the Company entered into an agreement with an affiliate, which could result in the subsidiary being required to make a payment under certain circumstances dependent upon amounts realized from an investment of the affiliate, subject to a maximum amount of $25.5 million. The agreement is classified as a derivative liability and measured at fair value.
The following table summarizes notional amounts related to derivatives and hedging:
| March 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Interest rate swaps(A) | $700,000 | $7,979,988 |
| IRLCs | 3,734,933 | 2,757,060 |
| Treasury short sales(B) | 2,985,000 | 1,800,000 |
| TBAs, short position(C) | 7,918,900 | 6,013,100 |
| Other commitments | 23,021 | — |
(A)Includes $700.0 million notional of receive Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”)/pay fixed of 4.6% and $0.0 million notional of receive fixed of 0.0%/pay SOFR with weighted average maturities of 32 months and 0 months, respectively, as of March 31, 2024. Includes $8.0 billion notional of receive SOFR/pay fixed of 2.5% and $0.0 billion notional of receive fixed of 0.0%/pay SOFR with weighted average maturities of 32 months and 0 months, respectively, as of December 31, 2023.
(B)Represents the notional amount of US Treasury Notes sold short.
(C)Represents the notional amount of Agency RMBS, classified as derivatives.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(dollars in tables in thousands, except share and per share data)
The following table summarizes gain (loss) on derivatives and hedging and the related location on the Consolidated Statements of Operations:
| Three Months EndedMarch 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| Gain on originated residential mortgage loans, HFS, net(A) | ||
| IRLCs | $7,485 | $26,240 |
| TBAs | 37,910 | (57,983) |
| Interest rate swaps | — | (1,247) |
| $45,395 | $(32,990) | |
| Realized and unrealized gains (losses), net(B) | ||
| Interest rate swaps | 29,161 | (143,625) |
| TBAs | 1,523 | (7,381) |
| Treasury short sales(C) | 28,345 | — |
| Other commitments | (17,097) | — |
| $41,932 | $(151,006) | |
| Total gain (loss) | $87,327 | $(183,996) |
(A)Represents unrealized gain (loss).
(B)Excludes $15.5 million loss and $9.9 million gain for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, included within Gain on originated residential mortgage loans, HFS, net (Note 8).
(C)Refer to the table below for detail regarding US Treasury short sales:
| Face · Sale proceeds · Fair value · Unrealized gain (loss) position · Realized & unrealized gain (loss)(A) · Reverse repurchase agreements · Net asset (liability)(B) | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short sale liabilities(C) | $1,485,000 | 1,484,652 | $1,487,320 | $(2,668) | $23,997 | $1,492,268 | $4,948 | |||||
| Covered short sale liabilities(D) | 1,500,000 | N/A | 1,505,156 | N/A | 4,348 | 1,548,488 | 43,332 | |||||
| Total | $2,985,000 | $2,992,476 | $28,345 | $3,040,756 | $48,280 | |||||||
(A)Includes net interest income (expense) on treasuries payable and associated reverse repurchase agreements.
(B)Represents the net fair value of the position excluding accrued interest receivable (payable).
(C)Short sales are moved to covered after realized gain (loss) is recognized at purchase to cover.
(D)Face and fair value of liability is equal to face and fair value of treasuries presented as part of real estate and other securities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(dollars in tables in thousands, except share and per share data)
- DEBT OBLIGATIONS
The following table summarizes Secured Financing Agreements, Secured Notes and Bonds Payable and debt obligations related to consolidated funds:
| March 31, 2024 · December 31, 2023 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collateral | |||||||||||||||
| Debt Obligations/Collateral(C) · Outstanding Face Amount · Carrying Value(A) · Final Stated Maturity(B) · Weighted Average Funding Cost · Weighted Average Life (Years) · Outstanding Face · Amortized Cost Basis · Carrying Value · Weighted Average Life (Years) · Carrying Value(A) | |||||||||||||||
| Secured Financing Agreements | |||||||||||||||
| Warehouse Credit Facilities-Residential Mortgage Loans(D) | $3,087,260 | $3,087,196 | Apr-24 to Feb-26 | 6.9% | 0.7 | $3,514,478 | $3,522,074 | $3,438,132 | 28.8 | $1,940,038 | |||||
| Warehouse Credit Facilities-Mortgage Loans Receivable(E) | 1,457,135 | 1,457,135 | May-24 to Dec-25 | 8.1% | 1.5 | 1,749,029 | 1,761,010 | 1,761,010 | 1.2 | 1,337,010 | |||||
| Agency RMBS or US Treasuries(F) | 12,557,569 | 12,557,569 | Apr-24 to May-25 | 5.4% | 0.4 | 12,962,940 | 12,773,350 | 12,817,767 | 6.8 | 8,152,469 | |||||
| Non-Agency RMBS(E) | 645,381 | 645,381 | Apr-24 to Oct-28 | 7.4% | 0.6 | 15,812,493 | 974,002 | 1,002,578 | 7.0 | 610,189 | |||||
| SFR Properties(E) | 27,914 | 27,914 | Dec-24 | 8.2% | 0.7 | N/A | 60,054 | 60,054 | N/A | 20,534 | |||||
| CLOs(G) | 179,858 | 178,527 | Jan-30 to Jul-35 | 6.3% | 8.7 | 180,890 | 180,890 | 178,475 | 8.7 | 183,947 | |||||
| Commercial Notes Receivable | 323,452 | 317,324 | Dec-24 | 6.5% | 0.7 | 429,240 | 364,977 | 364,977 | N/A | 317,096 | |||||
| Total Secured Financing Agreements | $18,278,569 | $18,271,046 | 6.0% | 0.6 | $12,561,283 | ||||||||||
| Secured Notes and Bonds Payable | |||||||||||||||
| Excess MSRs(E) | 169,603 | 169,603 | Oct-25 | 8.8% | 1.4 | 58,577,476 | 226,825 | 261,420 | 5.8 | 181,522 | |||||
| MSRs(H) | 4,458,873 | 4,452,608 | Dec-24 to Nov-27 | 7.4% | 1.7 | 521,148,213 | 6,480,406 | 8,657,165 | 7.6 | 4,800,728 | |||||
| Servicer Advance Investments(I) | 270,705 | 270,705 | Jul-24 to Mar-26 | 7.3% | 1.9 | 313,271 | 352,275 | 374,511 | 8.4 | 278,042 | |||||
| Servicer Advances(I) | 2,154,019 | 2,153,983 | May-24 to Mar-26 | 7.2% | 1.8 | 2,648,186 | 2,586,079 | 2,586,079 | 0.7 | 2,254,369 | |||||
| Residential Mortgage Loans(J) | 650,000 | 650,000 | May-24 | 6.8% | 0.1 | 648,077 | 665,862 | 669,238 | 6.7 | 650,000 | |||||
| Consumer Loans(K) | 971,627 | 943,821 | Jun-28 to Sep 37 | 6.8% | 4.1 | 1,154,642 | 1,123,851 | 1,103,799 | 1.8 | 1,106,974 | |||||
| SFR Properties(L) | 832,972 | 791,612 | Mar-26 to Sep-27 | 4.1% | 3.1 | N/A | 946,603 | 946,603 | N/A | 789,174 | |||||
| Mortgage Loans Receivable(M) | 524,060 | 524,060 | Jul 26 to Dec-26 | 5.7% | 2.6 | 565,996 | 565,996 | 565,996 | 0.6 | 518,998 | |||||
| Secured Facility- Asset Management | 75,000 | 69,652 | Nov-25 | 8.8% | 1.6 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 69,121 | |||||
| CLOs(G) | 19,364 | 19,331 | May-30 to Oct-34 | 6.8% | 7.3 | 23,013 | 19,541 | 22,099 | 7.3 | 30,258 | |||||
| Total Secured Notes and Bonds Payable | $10,126,223 | $10,045,375 | 6.9% | 2.0 | $10,679,186 | ||||||||||
| Liabilities of Consolidated Funds(N) | |||||||||||||||
| Consolidated funds(O) | $222,250 | $218,123 | May-37 | 5.0% | 4.6 | 206,141 | N/A | 204,248 | N/A | 218,157 | |||||
| Total / Weighted Average | $28,627,042 | $28,534,544 | 6.3% | 1.2 | $23,458,626 | ||||||||||
(A)Net of deferred financing costs.
(B)Debt obligations with a stated maturity through the date of issuance were refinanced, extended or repaid.
(C)Associated with accrued interest payable of approximately $134.3 million as of March 31, 2024.
(D)Includes $224.7 million with an average fixed-rate of 5.0% with the remaining based on SOFR interest rates.
(E)SOFR-based floating interest rates.
(F)Repurchase agreements have a fixed-rate. Includes financing on and collateral for US Treasuries purchased to cover short sales. Collateral carrying value includes margin deposits.
(G)Repurchase agreements and loans based on SOFR- or Euro Interbank Offered Rate (EURIBOR) floating interest rate.
(H)Includes $3.5 billion of MSR notes with an interest equal to the sum of (i) a floating rate index equal to SOFR, and (ii) a margin ranging from 2.5% to 3.7%; and $1.0 billion of MSR notes with fixed interest rates ranging 3.0% to 5.4%. The outstanding face amount of the collateral represents the UPB of the residential mortgage loans underlying the MSRs and MSR financing receivables securing these notes.
(I)Includes debt with an interest rate equal to the sum of (i) a floating rate index equal to SOFR, and (ii) a margin ranging from 1.5% to 3.7%. Collateral includes servicer advance investments, as well as servicer advances receivable related to the MSRs and MSR financing receivables owned by NRM and Newrez.
(J)Represents $650.0 million securitization backed by a revolving warehouse facility to finance newly originated first-lien, fixed- and adjustable-rate residential mortgage loans with an interest rate equal to SOFR plus a margin of 1.2%. Collateral carrying value includes cash held in the securitization trust required to meet collateral requirements.
(K)Includes (i) SpringCastle debt, which is primarily composed of the following classes of asset-backed notes held by third parties: $191.7 million UPB of Class A notes with a coupon of 2.0% and $53.0 million UPB of Class B notes with a coupon of 2.7% and (ii) $721.9 billion of debt collateralized by the Marcus loans with an interest rate of SOFR plus a margin of 3.0%.
(L)Includes $833.0 million of fixed-rate notes with an interest rate ranging from 3.5% to 7.1%.
(M)Includes $238.1 million with an interest rate at an average fixed-rate of 4.6% with the remaining having SOFR-based floating interest rates.
(N)Included within accrued expenses and other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets (Note 13).
(O)Includes$120.0 million UPB of Class A notes with a fixed coupon of 4.3%,$70.0 million UPB of Class B notes with a fixed coupon of 6.0%,$15.0 million UPB of Class C notes with a fixed coupon of 6.8%, and$17.3 million UPB of Subordinated notes, held within consolidated funds (Note 20). Weighted average life is based on expected maturity.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(dollars in tables in thousands, except share and per share data)
General
Certain of the debt obligations included above are obligations of Rithm Capital’s consolidated subsidiaries, which own the related collateral. In some cases, such collateral is not available to other creditors of Rithm Capital.
As of March 31, 2024, Rithm Capital has margin exposure on $18.3 billion billion of secured financing agreements. To the extent that the value of the collateral underlying these secured financing agreements declines, Rithm Capital may be required to post margin, which could significantly impact its liquidity.
The following table summarizes activities related to the carrying value of debt obligations:
| Servicer Advances and Excess MSRs(A) | MSRs | Commercial Notes Receivable | Real Estate and Other Securities | Residential Mortgage Loans and REO | Consumer Loans | SFR Properties | Mortgage Loans Receivable | Asset Management | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balance at December 31, 2023 | $2,713,933 | $4,800,728 | $317,096 | $8,762,658 | $2,590,038 | $1,106,974 | $809,708 | $1,856,008 | $501,483 | $23,458,626 |
| Secured Financing Agreements | ||||||||||
| Borrowings | — | — | — | 22,495,882 | 11,289,428 | — | 7,380 | 750,498 | — | 34,543,188 |
| Repayments | — | — | — | (18,055,590) | (10,142,463) | — | — | (630,375) | (1,579) | (28,830,007) |
| FX remeasurement | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | (3,877) | (3,877) |
| Capitalized deferred financing costs, net of amortization | — | — | 228 | — | 193 | — | — | — | 36 | 457 |
| Secured Notes and Bonds Payable | ||||||||||
| Borrowings | 558,186 | 200,000 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3,080 | 761,266 |
| Repayments | (678,740) | (548,902) | — | — | — | (163,039) | (420) | — | (14,096) | (1,405,197) |
| FX remeasurement | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | (48) | (48) |
| Unrealized (gain) loss on notes, fair value | — | — | — | — | — | (411) | — | 5,064 | — | 4,653 |
| Capitalized deferred financing costs, net of amortization | 912 | 782 | — | — | — | 297 | 2,858 | — | 668 | 5,517 |
| Liabilities of Consolidated Funds(B) | ||||||||||
| Acquired borrowing, net of discount | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Unrealized (gain) loss on notes, fair value | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | (34) | (34) |
| Balance at March 31, 2024 | $2,594,291 | $4,452,608 | $317,324 | $13,202,950 | $3,737,196 | $943,821 | $819,526 | $1,981,195 | $485,633 | $28,534,544 |
(A)Rithm Capital net settles daily borrowings and repayments of the secured notes and bonds payable on its servicer advances.
(B)Included within accrued expenses and other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets (Note 13).
Maturities
Contractual maturities of debt obligations as of March 31, 2024 are as follows:
| Year Ending | Nonrecourse(A) | Recourse(B) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 1 through December 31, 2024 | $1,720,835 | $17,491,706 | $19,212,541 |
| 2025 | 258,952 | 2,845,222 | 3,104,174 |
| 2026 | 2,030,971 | 1,731,645 | 3,762,616 |
| 2027 | 734,614 | 420,000 | 1,154,614 |
| 2028 | 846,839 | — | 846,839 |
| 2029 and thereafter | 546,258 | 1,050,000 | 1,596,258 |
| $6,138,469 | $23,538,573 | $29,677,042 |
(A)Includes secured financing agreements, secured notes and bonds payable, and senior unsecured notes, net of issuance costs of $1.0 billion, $4.9 billion and $0.2 billion, respectively.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
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(B)Includes secured financing agreements, secured notes and bonds payable, and senior unsecured notes, net of issuance costs of $17.3 billion, $5.8 billion and $0.5 billion, respectively.
Borrowing Capacity
The following table represents borrowing capacity as of March 31, 2024:
| Debt Obligations / Collateral | Borrowing Capacity | Balance Outstanding | Available Financing(A) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secured Financing Agreements | |||
| Residential mortgage loans, mortgage loans receivable, SFR and commercial notes receivable | $6,367,565 | $2,430,849 | $3,936,716 |
| Loan originations | 5,227,000 | 2,464,912 | 2,762,088 |
| CLOs | 315,790 | 179,858 | 135,932 |
| Secured Notes and Bonds Payable | |||
| Excess MSRs | 286,380 | 169,603 | 116,778 |
| MSRs | 5,938,911 | 4,458,873 | 1,480,038 |
| Servicer advances | 3,805,000 | 2,424,724 | 1,380,276 |
| SFR | 296,639 | 194,997 | 101,642 |
| Liabilities of Consolidated Funds | |||
| Consolidated funds | 52,500 | — | 52,500 |
| $22,289,785 | $12,323,816 | $9,965,970 | |
(A)Although available financing is uncommitted, Rithm Capital’s unused borrowing capacity is available if it has additional eligible collateral to pledge and meets other borrowing conditions as set forth in the applicable agreements, including any applicable advance rate.
Certain of the debt obligations are subject to customary loan covenants and event of default provisions, including event of default provisions triggered by certain specified declines in Rithm Capital’s equity or a failure to maintain a specified tangible net worth, liquidity or indebtedness to tangible net worth ratio. Rithm Capital was in compliance with all of its debt covenants as of March 31, 2024.
2029 Senior Unsecured Notes
On March 19, 2024, the Company, issued in a private offering $775.0 million aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes due on April 1, 2029 (the “2029 Senior Notes”) at an issue price of 98.981%. Interest on the 2029 Senior Notes accrues at the rate of 8.000% per annum with interest payable semi-annually in arrears on each April 1 and October 1, commencing on October 1, 2024.
The notes become redeemable at any time and from time to time, on or after April 1, 2026, at a price equal to the following fixed redemption prices (expressed as a percentage of principal amount of the 2029 Senior Notes to be redeemed):
| Year | Price |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 104.000% |
| 2027 | 102.000% |
| 2028 and thereafter | 100.000% |
Prior to April 1, 2026, the Company is entitled at its option on one or more occasions to redeem the 2029 Senior Notes in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed 40% of the aggregate principal amount of the 2029 Senior Notes originally issued prior to the applicable redemption date at a redemption price of 108.000%, plus accrued but unpaid interest, if any, to, but not including, the applicable redemption date with the net cash proceeds from one or more Qualified Equity Offerings (as defined in the Indenture, dated March 19, 2024, pursuant to which the 2029 Senior Notes were issued (the “2029 Notes Indenture”).
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(dollars in tables in thousands, except share and per share data)
Proceeds from the offering were approximately $759 million, net of discount and commissions and estimated offering expenses payable by the Company. The Company incurred fees of approximately $9.1 million in relation to the issuance of the 2029 Senior Notes. These fees were capitalized as debt issuance cost and presented as part of Unsecured notes, net of issuance costs on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. For the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company recognized interest expense of$2.1 million. At March 31, 2024, the unamortized discount and debt issuance cost was approximately$16.9 million.
The 2029 Senior Notes are senior unsecured obligations and rank pari passu in right of payment with all of the Company’s existing and future senior unsecured indebtedness and senior unsecured guarantees. At the time of issuance, the 2029 Senior Notes were not guaranteed by any of the Company’s subsidiaries and none of its subsidiaries are required to guarantee the 2029 Senior Notes in the future, except under limited specified circumstances.
The 2029 Senior Notes contain financial covenants and other non-financial covenants, including, among other things, limits on the ability of the Company and its restricted subsidiaries to incur certain indebtedness (subject to various exceptions), requires that the Company maintain Total Unencumbered Assets (as defined in the 2029 Notes Indenture) of not less than 120% of the aggregate principal amount of the outstanding unsecured debt of the Company or its subsidiaries, and imposes certain requirements in order for the Company to merge or consolidate with or transfer all or substantially all of its properties and assets to another person, in each case subject to certain qualifications set forth in the debt agreement. If the Company were to fail to comply with these covenants, after the expiration of the applicable cure periods, the debt maturity could be accelerated or other remedies could be sought by the lenders. As of March 31, 2024, the Company was in compliance with all covenants.
In the event of a Change of Control or Mortgage Business Triggering Event (each as defined in the 2029 Notes Indenture), each holder of the 2029 Senior Notes will have the right to require the Company to repurchase all or any part of the outstanding balance at a purchase price of 101% of the principal amount of the 2029 Senior Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but not including, the date of such repurchase.
2025 Senior Unsecured Notes
On September 16, 2020, the Company issued in a private offering $550.0 million of aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes due on October 15, 2025 (the “2025 Senior Notes”) for net proceeds of $544.5 million. Interest on the 2025 Senior Notes accrues at the rate of 6.250% per annum with interest payable semi-annually in arrears on each April 15 and October 15, commencing on April 15, 2021.
The notes became redeemable at any time and from time to time, on or after October 15, 2022. The Company may redeem the notes at a fixed redemption price of 101.563% from October 15, 2023 to October 16, 2024 and at a fixed redemption price of 100.000% after October 14, 2024, in each case, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but not including the applicable redemption date.
The Company incurred fees of approximately $8.3 million in relation to the issuance of the 2025 Senior Notes which were capitalized as debt issuance cost and are presented as part of Unsecured notes, net of issuance costs on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. For the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company recognized interest expense of$8.0 million. At March 31, 2024, the unamortized debt issuance costs was approximately$2.7 million.
The 2025 Senior Notes are senior unsecured obligations and rank pari passu in right of payment with all of the Company’s existing and future senior unsecured indebtedness and senior unsecured guarantees. At the time of issuance, the 2025 Senior Notes were not guaranteed by any of the Company’s subsidiaries and none of its subsidiaries are required to guarantee the 2025 Senior Notes in the future, except under limited specified circumstances.
The 2025 Senior Notes contain financial covenants and other non-financial covenants, including, among other things, limits on the ability of the Company and its restricted subsidiaries to incur certain indebtedness (subject to various exceptions), requires that the Company maintain Total Unencumbered Assets, as defined in the Indenture, dated September 16, 2020, pursuant to which the 2025 Senior Notes were issued (the “2025 Notes Indenture”) of not less than 120% of the aggregate principal amount of the outstanding unsecured debt of the Company and its subsidiaries, and imposes certain requirements in order for the Company to merge or consolidate with or transfer all or substantially all of its assets to another person, in each case subject to certain qualifications set forth in the debt agreement. If the Company were to fail to comply with these covenants, after the expiration of the applicable cure periods, the debt maturity could be accelerated or other remedies could be sought by the lenders. As of March 31, 2024, the Company was in compliance with all covenants.
RITHM CAPITAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(dollars in tables in thousands, except share and per share data)
In the event of a Change of Control (as defined in the 2025 Notes Indenture), each holder of the 2025 Senior Notes will have the right to require the Company to repurchase all or any part of the outstanding balance at a purchase price of 101% of the principal amount of the 2025 Senior Notes repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but not including, the date of such repurchase.
In connection with the offering of the 2029 Senior Notes, the Company tendered for and repurchased $275.0 million aggregate principal amount of its 2025 Senior Notes for cash in a total amount of $282.4 million, inclusive of an early tender premium of $30 per $1,000 principal amount of 2025 Senior Notes and accrued and unpaid interest. Following such tender offer, $275.0 million aggregate principal amount of 2025 Senior Notes remains outstanding.
Tax Receivable Agreement
At the time of its initial public offering in 2007, Sculptor entered into a tax receivable agreement (“TRA”) with the former holders of units in Sculptor’s operating partnerships (the “TRA Holders”). The TRA provides for the payment by Sculptor to the TRA Holders of a portion of the cash savings in US federal, state and local income tax that Sculptor realizes as a result of certain tax benefits attributable to taxable acquisitions by Sculptor (and certain affiliates and successors) of Sculptor operating partnership units.
The TRA includes certain “change of control” assumptions that became applicable as a result of the acquisition of Sculptor, including the assumption that Sculptor (or its successor) has sufficient taxable income to use the relevant tax benefits. As a result, payments under the TRA will be calculated without regard to Sculptor’s ability to actually use tax assets (including net operating losses), the use of which may be significantly limited and may therefore exceed the actual tax savings to Sculptor of the associated tax assets.
As of March 31, 2024, the estimated undiscounted future payment under the TRA was $267.9 million. The carrying value of the TRA liability measured at amortized cost was $174.8 million as of March 31, 2024 with interest expense recognized under the effective interest method. The TRA liability is recorded in Unsecured notes, net of issuance costs on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
The table below presents the Company’s estimate as of March 31, 2024, of the maximum undiscounted amounts that would be payable under the TRA using the assumptions described above. In light of the numerous factors affecting Sculptor’s obligation to make such payments, the timing and amounts of any such actual payments may differ materially from those presented in the table.
| Year Ending | Potential Payments Under TRA |
|---|---|
| April 1 through December 31, 2024 | $11,591 |
| 2025 | 29,819 |
| 2026 | 17,374 |
| 2027 | 18,994 |
| 2028 | 15,940 |
| 2029 and thereafter | 174,203 |
| $267,921 |
RITHM CAPITAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(dollars in tables in thousands, except share and per share data)
- FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Fair value represents the price that would be received upon the sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants as of the measurement date (i.e., an exit price). The Company holds a variety of assets, certain of which are not publicly traded or that are otherwise illiquid. Significant judgement and estimation go into the assumptions that drive the fair value of these assets. Due to the inherent uncertainty of valuations of investments that are determined to be illiquid or do not have readily ascertainable fair values, the estimates of fair value may differ from the values ultimately realized, and those differences can be material.
US GAAP establishes a hierarchical disclosure framework that prioritizes and ranks the level of market price observability used in measuring financial instruments at fair value. Market price observability is impacted by a number of factors, including the type and the specific characteristics of the assets and liabilities, including existence and transparency of transactions between market participants. Assets and liabilities with readily available actively quoted prices or for which fair value can be measured from actively-quoted prices generally will have a higher degree of market price observability and lesser degree of judgment used in measuring fair value.
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value are classified and disclosed into one of the following categories based on the observability of inputs used in the determination of fair values:
Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical instruments.
Level 2 – Valuations based principally on other observable market parameters, including:
Quoted prices in active markets for similar instruments,
Quoted prices in less active or inactive markets for identical or similar instruments,
Other observable inputs, such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment rates, loss severities, credit risks and default rates (“CDR”), and
Market corroborated inputs (derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data).
Level 3 – Valuations based significantly on unobservable inputs.
Rithm Capital follows this hierarchy for its fair value measurements. The classifications are based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
RITHM CAPITAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(dollars in tables in thousands, except share and per share data)
The carrying values and fair values of assets and liabilities recorded at fair value on a recurring basis, as well as other financial instruments for which fair value is disclosed, as of March 31, 2024 were as follows:
| Principal Balance or Notional Amount · Carrying Value · Fair Value | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 · Level 2 · Level 3 · Net Asset Value (“NAV”) · Total | |||||||||||||
| Assets | |||||||||||||
| Excess MSRs(A) | $58,577,476 | $255,111 | $— | $— | $255,111 | $— | $255,111 | ||||||
| MSRs and MSR financing receivables(A) | 526,673,826 | 8,706,723 | — | — | 8,706,723 | — | 8,706,723 | ||||||
| Servicer advance investments | 313,271 | 374,511 | — | — | 374,511 | — | 374,511 | ||||||
| Real estate and other securities(B) | 33,738,576 | 15,314,199 | 4,497,542 | 9,566,210 | 1,250,448 | — | 15,314,200 | ||||||
| Residential mortgage loans, HFS | 89,460 | 74,415 | — | — | 74,415 | — | 74,415 | ||||||
| Residential mortgage loans, HFS, at fair value | 3,701,355 | 3,691,700 | — | 3,353,549 | 338,151 | — | 3,691,700 | ||||||
| Residential mortgage loans, HFI, at fair value | 434,474 | 365,398 | — | — | 365,398 | — | 365,398 | ||||||
| Residential mortgage loans subject to repurchase | 1,845,889 | 1,845,889 | — | 1,845,889 | — | — | 1,845,889 | ||||||
| Consumer loans | 1,154,642 | 1,103,799 | — | — | 1,103,799 | — | 1,103,799 | ||||||
| Derivative and hedging assets | 7,493,928 | 102,227 | 62,672 | 7,492 | 32,063 | — | 102,227 | ||||||
| Mortgage loans receivable(C) | 2,384,744 | 2,384,744 | — | 341,830 | 2,042,914 | — | 2,384,744 | ||||||
| Notes receivable | 503,397 | 364,977 | — | — | 364,977 | — | 364,977 | ||||||
| Loans receivable | 27,997 | 27,997 | — | — | 27,997 | — | 27,997 | ||||||
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | 1,530,983 | 1,530,983 | 1,530,983 | — | — | — | 1,530,983 | ||||||
| Investments in funds | 324,631 | 338,337 | — | — | — | 338,337 | 338,337 | ||||||
| Other assets | N/A | 62,810 | — | — | 62,810 | — | 62,810 | ||||||
| $36,543,820 | $6,091,197 | $15,114,970 | $14,999,317 | $338,337 | $36,543,821 | ||||||||
| Liabilities | |||||||||||||
| Secured financing agreements | $18,278,569 | $18,271,046 | $— | $18,090,307 | $180,739 | $— | $18,271,046 | ||||||
| Secured notes and bonds payable(D) | 10,126,223 | 10,045,375 | — | 324,062 | 10,052,833 | — | 10,376,895 | ||||||
| Unsecured notes, net of issuance costs | 1,298,492 | 1,205,411 | — | — | 1,202,005 | — | 1,202,005 | ||||||
| Residential mortgage loan repurchase liability | 1,845,889 | 1,845,889 | — | 1,845,889 | — | — | 1,845,889 | ||||||
| Payable for investments purchased(E) | 1,271,542 | 1,271,542 | 1,271,542 | — | — | — | 1,271,542 | ||||||
| Derivative liabilities | 7,867,926 | 33,586 | — | 15,654 | 17,932 | — | 33,586 | ||||||
| Notes payable of consolidated funds(F) | 222,250 | 218,123 | — | — | 218,123 | — | 218,123 | ||||||
| $32,890,972 | $1,271,542 | $20,275,912 | $11,671,632 | $— | $33,219,086 | ||||||||
(A)The notional amount represents the total UPB of the residential mortgage loans underlying the MSRs, MSR financing receivables and Excess MSRs. Rithm Capital does not receive an excess mortgage servicing amount on non-performing loans in Agency portfolios.
(B)Includes US Treasury Bills classified as Level 1 and held at amortized cost basis of $24.9 million (see Note 7). Carrying value equals fair value for all other securities.
(C)Includes Rithm Capital’s economic interests in the consolidated VIE accounted for under the collateralized financing entity (“CFE”) election. As of March 31, 2024, the fair value of Rithm Capital’s interests in the mortgage loans receivable securitization was $33.9 million.
(D)Includes SCFT 2020-A (as defined below) and 2022-RTL1 Securitization (as defined below) MBS issued for which the fair value option for financial instruments was elected and resulted in a fair value of $546.0 million as of March 31, 2024.
(E)Represents the cost of Agency and Non-Agency securities purchased and not settled as of the reporting date. The purchases settled prior to issuance.
(F)Represents notes issued by a consolidated VIE accounted for under the CFE election.
RITHM CAPITAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(dollars in tables in thousands, except share and per share data)
The following table summarizes the changes in the Company’s Level 3 inputs financial assets for the period presented:
| Excess MSRs(A)(B) · MSRs and MSR Financing Receivables(A) · Servicer Advance Investments · Non-Agency Securities · Derivatives(C) · Residential Mortgage Loans · Consumer Loans · Notes and Loans Receivable · Mortgage Loans Receivable · Total | |||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balance at December 31, 2023 | $271,150 | $8,405,938 | $376,881 | $1,224,534 | $23,804 | $513,381 | $1,274,005 | $429,550 | $1,879,318 | $14,398,561 | |||||||
| Transfers | |||||||||||||||||
| Transfers from Level 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | (77,455) | (77,455) | |||||||
| Transfers to Level 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 106 | — | — | — | 106 | |||||||
| Gain (loss) included in net income | |||||||||||||||||
| Credit losses on securities(D) | — | — | — | (662) | — | — | — | — | — | (662) | |||||||
| Servicing revenue, net(E) | |||||||||||||||||
| Included in servicing revenue(E) | — | 84,175 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 84,175 | |||||||
| Change in fair value of: | |||||||||||||||||
| Excess MSRs(D) | (1,867) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | (1,867) | |||||||
| Excess MSRs, equity method investees(D) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||
| Servicer advance investments | — | — | 8,115 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8,115 | |||||||
| Consumer loans | — | — | — | — | — | — | (30,117) | — | — | (30,117) | |||||||
| Residential mortgage loans | — | — | — | — | — | (1,491) | — | — | — | (1,491) | |||||||
| Gain (loss) on settlement of investments, net | — | — | — | 36 | — | — | — | — | — | 36 | |||||||
| Other income (loss), net(D) | — | — | — | 2,270 | (9,612) | 1,824 | — | — | 14,873 | 9,355 | |||||||
| Gains (losses) included in OCI(F) | — | — | — | 737 | — | — | — | — | — | 737 | |||||||
| Interest income | 2,446 | — | 7,315 | 8,299 | — | — | 10,152 | 1,094 | — | 29,306 | |||||||
| Purchases, sales and repayments | |||||||||||||||||
| Purchases, net(G) | — | — | 212,656 | 66,779 | — | 216,404 | 4,113 | — | — | 499,952 | |||||||
| Proceeds from sales | — | 671 | — | — | (17,766) | — | — | — | (17,095) | ||||||||
| Proceeds from repayments | (16,618) | $— | (230,456) | (51,545) | — | (16,042) | (154,354) | (37,670) | (423,268) | (929,953) | |||||||
| Originations and other | — | 215,939 | — | — | (61) | 7,133 | — | — | 649,446 | 872,457 | |||||||
| Balance at March 31, 2024 | $255,111 | $8,706,723 | $374,511 | $1,250,448 | $14,131 | $703,549 | $1,103,799 | $392,974 | $2,042,914 | $14,844,160 | |||||||
(A)Includes the recapture agreement for each respective pool, as applicable.
(B)Amounts include Rithm Capital’s portion of the Excess MSRs held by the respective joint ventures in which Rithm Capital has a 50% interest.
(C)For the purpose of this table, the IRLC asset and liability positions and other commitment derivatives are shown net.
(D)Gain (loss) recorded in earnings during the period is attributable to the change in unrealized gain (loss) relating to Level 3 assets still held at the reporting dates and realized gain (loss) recorded during the period.
(E)See Note 5 for further details on the components of servicing revenue, net.
(F)Gain (loss) included in unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities, net in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.
(G)Net of purchase price adjustments and purchase price fully reimbursable from MSR sellers as a result of prepayment protection.
The following table summarizes the changes in the Company’s Level 3 financial liabilities for the period presented:
| Asset-Backed Securities Issued | Notes Payable of Consolidated Funds | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balance at December 31, 2023 | $235,770 | $218,157 | $453,927 |
| Gains (losses) included in net income | |||
| Other income(A) | (411) | (34) | (445) |
| Purchases, sales and repayments | |||
| Proceeds from sales | — | — | — |
| Payments | (13,437) | — | (13,437) |
| Balance at March 31, 2024 | $221,922 | $218,123 | $440,045 |
(A)Gain (loss) recorded in earnings during the period is attributable to the change in unrealized gain (loss) relating to Level 3 financial liabilities still held at the reporting dates and realized gain (loss) recorded during the period.
RITHM CAPITAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(dollars in tables in thousands, except share and per share data)
See Note 20 in the Company’s Annual Report for a listing of criteria used to determine the significant inputs for each asset class.
Excess MSRs, MSRs and MSR Financing Receivables Valuation
Fair value estimates of Rithm Capital’s MSRs and Excess MSRs were based on internal pricing models. The valuation technique is based on discounted cash flows. Significant inputs used in the valuations included expectations of prepayment rates, delinquency rates, recapture rates for Excess MSRs, the mortgage servicing amount or excess mortgage servicing amount of the underlying residential mortgage loans, as applicable, and discount rates that market participants would use in determining the fair values of MSRs on similar pools of residential mortgage loans. In addition, for MSRs, significant inputs included the market-level estimated cost of servicing.
Significant increases (decreases) in the discount rates, prepayment or delinquency rates, or costs of servicing, in isolation would result in a significantly lower (higher) fair value measurement, whereas significant increases (decreases) in the recapture rates or mortgage servicing amount or excess mortgage servicing amount, as applicable, in isolation would result in a significantly higher (lower) fair value measurement. Generally, a change in the delinquency rate assumption is accompanied by a directionally similar change in the assumption used for the prepayment rate.
The following table summarizes certain information regarding the ranges and weighted averages of inputs used as of March 31, 2024:
| Significant Inputs(A) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prepayment Rate(B) | Delinquency(C) | Recapture Rate(D) | Mortgage Servicing Amount or Excess Mortgage Servicing Amount (bps)(E) | Collateral Weighted Average Maturity (Years)(F) | |
| Excess MSRs Directly Held | 2.5% – 12.0%(6.6%) | 0.2% – 15.0%(6.2%) | 0.0% – 91.3%(55.4%) | 7 – 32 (20) | 11 – 26 (20) |
| Excess MSRs Held through Investees | 7.4% – 10.1%(8.6%) | 1.8% – 5.0%(3.2%) | 45.4% – 64.1%(59.2%) | 16 – 25 (21) | 14 – 21 (18) |
| MSRs and MSR Financing Receivables | |||||
| Agency | 0.6% – 83.7%(6.4%) | 0.1% – 100.0%(1.7%) | —(G) | 12 – 136 (27) | 0 – 40 (22) |
| Non-Agency | 0.8% – 83.5%(7.7%) | 0.8% – 80.0%(26.6%) | —(G) | 1 – 277 (46) | 0 – 40 (20) |
| Ginnie Mae | 4.5% – 81.9%(9.1%) | 0.1% – 71.4%(8.1%) | —(G) | 19 – 119 (44) | 0 – 39 (27) |
| Total/Weighted Average—MSRs and MSR Financing Receivables | 0.6% – 83.7%(7.3%) | 0.1% – 100.0%(5.5%) | —(G) | 1 – 277 (33) | 0 – 40 (24) |
(A)Weighted by fair value of the portfolio.
(B)Projected annualized weighted average lifetime voluntary and involuntary prepayment rate using a prepayment vector.
(C)Projected percentage of residential mortgage loans in the pool for which the borrower is expected to miss a mortgage payment.
(D)Percentage of voluntarily prepaid loans that are expected to be refinanced by the related servicer or subservicer, as applicable.
(E)Weighted average total mortgage servicing amount, in excess of the basic fee as applicable, measured in basis points (“bps”). As of March 31, 2024, weighted average costs of subservicing of $6.91 – $7.09 ($6.95) per loan per month was used to value the agency MSRs. Weighted average costs of subservicing of $7.54 – $9.55 ($9.17) per loan per month was used to value the non-agency MSRs, including MSR financing receivables. Weighted average cost of subservicing of $8.37 per loan per month was used to value the Ginnie Mae MSRs.
(F)Weighted average maturity of the underlying residential mortgage loans in the pool.
(G)Recapture is not considered a significant input for MSRs and MSR financing receivables.
With respect to valuing the PHH-serviced MSRs and MSR financing receivables, which include a significant servicer advances receivable component, the cost of financing servicer advances receivable is assumed to be SOFR plus 4.1%.
As of March 31, 2024, a weighted average discount rate of 8.8% (range of 8.5% –9.0%) was used to value Rithm Capital’s Excess MSRs (directly and through equity method investees). As of March 31, 2024, a weighted average discount rate of 8.5% (range of 7.9% –10.8%) was used to value Rithm Capital’s MSRs and MSR financing receivables.
RITHM CAPITAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(dollars in tables in thousands, except share and per share data)
The following table summarizes the estimated change in fair value of Rithm Capital’s interests in the Agency MSRs, owned as of March 31, 2024, given several parallel shifts in the discount rate, prepayment rate and delinquency rate:
| Fair value at March 31, 2024 | $5,477,522 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discount rate shift in % | -20% | -10% | 10% | 20% | ||
| Estimated fair value | $5,916,038 | $5,688,536 | $5,281,385 | $5,098,703 | ||
| Change in estimated fair value: | ||||||
| Amount | $438,516 | $211,014 | $(196,137) | $(378,819) | ||
| Percentage | 8.0% | 3.9% | (3.6)% | (6.9)% | ||
| Prepayment rate shift in % | -20% | -10% | 10% | 20% | ||
| Estimated fair value | $5,712,739 | $5,589,924 | $5,374,997 | $5,279,423 | ||
| Change in estimated fair value: | ||||||
| Amount | $235,217 | $112,402 | $(102,525) | $(198,099) | ||
| Percentage | 4.3% | 2.1% | (1.9)% | (3.6)% | ||
| Delinquency rate shift in % | -20% | -10% | 10% | 20% | ||
| Estimated fair value | $5,564,061 | $5,524,189 | $5,424,447 | $5,365,476 | ||
| Change in estimated fair value: | ||||||
| Amount | $86,539 | $46,667 | $(53,075) | $(112,046) | ||
| Percentage | 1.6% | 0.9% | (1.0)% | (2.0)% | ||
The following table summarizes the estimated change in fair value of Rithm Capital’s interests in the Non-Agency MSRs, including MSR financing receivables, owned as of March 31, 2024, given several parallel shifts in the discount rate, prepayment rate and delinquency rate:
| Fair value at March 31, 2024 | $666,958 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discount rate shift in % | -20% | -10% | 10% | 20% | ||
| Estimated fair value | $736,242 | $700,014 | $636,705 | $608,936 | ||
| Change in estimated fair value: | ||||||
| Amount | $69,284 | $33,056 | $(30,253) | $(58,022) | ||
| Percentage | 10.4% | 5.0% | (4.5)% | (8.7)% | ||
| Prepayment rate shift in % | -20% | -10% | 10% | 20% | ||
| Estimated fair value | $705,048 | $685,527 | $649,291 | $632,451 | ||
| Change in estimated fair value: | ||||||
| Amount | $38,090 | $18,569 | $(17,667) | $(34,507) | ||
| Percentage | 5.7% | 2.8% | (2.6)% | (5.2)% | ||
| Delinquency rate shift in % | -20% | -10% | 10% | 20% | ||
| Estimated fair value | $702,058 | $685,264 | $647,274 | $626,531 | ||
| Change in estimated fair value: | ||||||
| Amount | $35,100 | $18,306 | $(19,684) | $(40,427) | ||
| Percentage | 5.3% | 2.7% | (3.0)% | (6.1)% | ||
RITHM CAPITAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(dollars in tables in thousands, except share and per share data)
The following table summarizes the estimated change in fair value of Rithm Capital’s interests in the Ginnie Mae MSRs, owned as of March 31, 2024, given several parallel shifts in the discount rate, prepayment rate and delinquency rate:
| Fair value at March 31, 2024 | $2,562,243 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discount rate shift in % | -20% | -10% | 10% | 20% | ||
| Estimated fair value | $2,767,898 | $2,661,043 | $2,470,671 | $2,385,605 | ||
| Change in estimated fair value: | ||||||
| Amount | $205,655 | $98,800 | $(91,572) | $(176,638) | ||
| Percentage | 8.0% | 3.9% | (3.6)% | (6.9)% | ||
| Prepayment rate shift in % | -20% | -10% | 10% | 20% | ||
| Estimated fair value | $2,710,793 | $2,632,485 | $2,498,505 | $2,439,407 | ||
| Change in estimated fair value: | ||||||
| Amount | $148,550 | $70,242 | $(63,738) | $(122,836) | ||
| Percentage | 5.8% | 2.7% | (2.5)% | (4.8)% | ||
| Delinquency rate shift in % | -20% | -10% | 10% | 20% | ||
| Estimated fair value | $2,739,713 | $2,654,908 | $2,463,189 | $2,359,206 | ||
| Change in estimated fair value: | ||||||
| Amount | $177,470 | $92,665 | $(99,054) | $(203,037) | ||
| Percentage | 6.9% | 3.6% | (3.9)% | (7.9)% | ||
Each of the preceding sensitivity analyses is hypothetical and is provided for illustrative purposes only. There are certain limitations inherent in the sensitivity analyses presented. In particular, the results are calculated by stressing a particular economic assumption independent of changes in any other assumption; in practice, changes in one factor may result in changes in another, which might counteract or amplify the sensitivities. Also, changes in the fair value based on a 10% variation in an assumption generally may not be extrapolated because the relationship of the change in the assumption to the change in fair value may not be linear.
Servicer Advance Investments Valuation
The following table summarizes certain information regarding the ranges and weighted averages of significant inputs used in valuing the servicer advance investments, including the basic fee component of the related MSRs:
| Significant Inputs | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outstanding Servicer Advances to UPB of Underlying Residential Mortgage Loans · Prepayment Rate(A) · Delinquency · Mortgage Servicing Amount(B) · Discount Rate · Collateral Weighted Average Maturity (Years)(C) | |||||||
| Servicer advance investments | 1.2% – 2.4% (2.4%) | 3.9% – 4.9% (4.8%) | 6.6% – 20.0% (19.7%) | 18.2 – 19.9 (19.8) | bps | 6.2% – 6.7% (6.2%) | 20.9 – 21.6 (21.6) |
(A)Projected annual weighted average lifetime voluntary and involuntary prepayment rate using a prepayment vector.
(B)Mortgage servicing amount is net of 2.2 bps which represents the amount Rithm Capital paid its servicers as a monthly servicing fee.
(C)Weighted average maturity of the underlying residential mortgage loans in the pool.
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Real Estate and Other Securities Valuation
Rithm Capital’s real estate and other securities valuation methodology and results are detailed below. Treasury securities are valued using market-based prices published by the US Department of the Treasury and are classified as Level 1.
| Fair Value | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asset Type | Outstanding Face Amount | Amortized Cost Basis | Multiple Quotes(A) | Single Quote(B) | Total | Level |
| Agency | $9,751,506 | $9,558,334 | $9,566,210 | $— | $9,566,210 | 2 |
| Non-Agency | 19,462,070 | 1,217,263 | 1,038,452 | 211,996 | 1,250,448 | 3 |
| Total | $29,213,576 | $10,775,597 | $10,604,662 | $211,996 | $10,816,658 | |
(A)Rithm Capital generally obtains pricing service quotations or broker quotations fromtwo sources. Rithm Capital evaluates quotes received, determines one as being most representative of fair value and does not use an average of the quotes. Even if Rithm Capital receives two or more quotes on a particular security that come from non-selling brokers or pricing services, it does not use an average because it believes using an actual quote more closely represents a transactable price for the security than an average level. Furthermore, in some cases, for Non-Agency securities, there is a wide disparity between the quotes Rithm Capital receives. Rithm Capital believes using an average of the quotes in these cases would not represent the fair value of the asset. Based on Rithm Capital’s own fair value analysis, it selects one of the quotes which is believed to most accurately reflect fair value. Rithm Capital has not adjusted any of the quotes received in the periods presented. These quotations are generally received via email and contain disclaimers which state that they are “indicative” and not “actionable” — meaning that the party giving the quotation is not bound to purchase the security at the quoted price. Rithm Capital’s investments in Agency RMBS are classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy because the market for these securities is active and market prices are readily observable.
The third-party pricing services and brokers engaged by Rithm Capital (collectively, “valuation providers”) use either the income approach or the market approach, or a combination of the two, in arriving at their estimated valuations of securities. Valuation providers using the market approach generally look at prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets. Valuation providers using the income approach create pricing models that generally incorporate such assumptions as discount rates, expected prepayment rates, expected default rates and expected loss severities. Rithm Capital has reviewed the methodologies utilized by its valuation providers and has found them to be consistent with GAAP requirements. In addition to obtaining multiple quotations, when available, and reviewing the valuation methodologies of its valuation providers, Rithm Capital creates its own internal pricing models for Level 3 securities and uses the outputs of these models as part of its process of evaluating the fair value estimates it receives from its valuation providers. These models incorporate the same types of assumptions as the models used by the valuation providers, but the assumptions are developed independently. These assumptions are regularly refined and updated at least quarterly by Rithm Capital and reviewed by its independent valuation group, which is separate from its investment acquisition and management group, to reflect market developments and actual performance.
For 46.2% of Non-Agency securities, the ranges and weighted averages of assumptions used by Rithm Capital’s valuation providers are summarized in the table below. The assumptions used by Rithm Capital’s valuation providers with respect to the remainder of Non-Agency securities were not readily available.
| Fair Value | Discount Rate | Prepayment Rate(a) | CDR(b) | Loss Severity(c) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Agency | $578,082 | 0.0% – 12.6% (6.3%) | 0.0% – 20.0% (11.4%) | 0.0% – 2.0% (0.9%) | 0.0% – 49.0% (19.5%) |
(a)Represents the annualized rate of the prepayments as a percentage of the total principal balance of the pool.
(b)Represents the annualized rate of the involuntary prepayments (defaults) as a percentage of the total principal balance of the pool.
(c)Represents the expected amount of future realized losses resulting from the ultimate liquidation of a particular loan, expressed as the net amount of loss relative to the outstanding balance of the loans in default.
(B)Rithm Capital was unable to obtain quotations from more than one source on these securities.
Residential Mortgage Loans Valuation
Rithm Capital, through Newrez, originates residential mortgage loans that it intends to sell into Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and Ginnie Mae mortgage-backed securitizations. Residential mortgage loans HFS, at fair value are typically pooled together and sold into certain exit markets, depending upon underlying attributes of the loan, such as agency eligibility, product type, interest rate and credit quality. Newrez also originates non-qualified residential mortgage (“Non-QM”) loans that do not meet the qualified mortgage rules per the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau that it intends to sell to private investors. Residential mortgage loans HFS, at fair value are valued using a market approach by utilizing either: (i) the fair value of securities backed by similar mortgage loans, adjusted for certain factors to approximate the fair value of a whole mortgage loan, (ii) current commitments to purchase loans or (iii) recent observable market trades for similar loans, adjusted for credit risk and other individual loan characteristics. As these prices are derived from market observable inputs, Rithm Capital classifies these valuations as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. Originated residential mortgage loans HFS for which there is little to no
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observable trading activity of similar instruments are valued using Level 3 measurements based upon (i) internal pricing models to forecast loan level cash flows using inputs such as default rates, prepayments speeds and discount rates or (ii) consensus pricing (broker quotes) or historical sale transactions for similar loans.
Residential mortgage loans HFS, at fair value also include nonconforming seasoned mortgage loans acquired and identified for securitization, which are valued using internal pricing models to forecast loan level cash flows based on a potential securitization exit using inputs such as default rates, prepayments speeds and discount rates, and may include adjustments based on consensus pricing (broker quotes). Residential mortgage loans HFI, at fair value include nonconforming seasoned mortgage loans acquired and not identified for sale or securitization, which are valued using internal pricing models to forecast loan level cash flows using inputs such as default rates, prepayments speeds and discount rates, and may include adjustments based on consensus pricing (broker quotes). As the internal pricing models are based on certain unobservable inputs, Rithm Capital classifies these valuations as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.
For non-performing loans, asset liquidation cash flows are derived based on the estimated time to liquidate the loan, the estimated value of the collateral, expected costs and estimated home price levels. Estimated cash flows for both performing and non-performing loans are discounted at yields considered appropriate to arrive at a reasonable exit price for the asset. Rithm Capital classifies these valuations as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.
The following table summarizes certain information regarding the ranges and weighted averages of inputs used in valuing residential mortgage loans HFS, at fair value classified as Level 3 as of March 31, 2024:
| Performing Loans | Fair Value | Discount Rate | Prepayment Rate | CDR | Loss Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acquired loans | $215,160 | 5.9% – 9.7%(6.4%) | 2.3% – 9.1%(7.3%) | 1.3% – 6.6%(2.7%) | 6.9% – 55.4%(11.7%) |
| Originated loans(A) | 32,617 | 4.4% | 8.9% | 3.6% | 20.7% |
| Residential mortgage loans HFS, at fair value | $247,777 | ||||
| Non-Performing Loans | Fair Value | Discount Rate | Annual change in home prices | CDR | Current Value of Underlying Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acquired loans | $62,848 | 4.8% – 10.0%(6.3%) | 2.0%– 7.6%(3.8%) | 1.3% – 4.3%(3.3%) | 223.1% – 863.9%(243.7%) |
| Originated loans(A) | 5,786 | 4.4% | N/A | 3.6% | N/A |
| Residential mortgage loans HFS, at fair value | $68,634 | ||||
(A)Includes inputs for 66.9% and 50.8% of originated performing and non-performing loans, respectively, classified as Level 3. The remainder of performing and non-performing loans were priced using dealer price quotes and historical sale transactions for similar loans with a range of 50.9% -100.0% (85.8%).
The following table summarizes certain information regarding the ranges and weighted averages of inputs used in valuing residential mortgage loans HFI, at fair value classified as Level 3 as of March 31, 2024:
| Fair Value | Discount Rate | Prepayment Rate | CDR | Loss Severity | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential mortgage loans HFI, at fair value | $365,398 | 7.9% – 9.8%(8.1%) | 3.0% – 3.9%(3.6%) | 1.3% – 6.6%(5.1%) | 23.2% – 55.4%(43.4%) |
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Consumer Loans Valuation
The following table summarizes certain information regarding the ranges and weighted averages of inputs used in valuing consumer loans HFI, at fair value classified as Level 3 as of March 31, 2024:
| Fair Value | Discount Rate | Prepayment Rate | CDR | Loss Severity | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SpringCastle | $267,948 | 8.4% – 9.4%(8.6%) | 9.4% – 35.7%(15.5%) | 1.7% – 7.3%(5.0%) | 85.7% – 100.0%(93.6%) |
| Marcus | 835,851 | 7.8% | 19.8% | 11.3% | 86.0% |
| Consumer loans, HFI, at fair value | $1,103,799 | ||||
Mortgage Loans Receivable Valuation
Rithm Capital classifies certain mortgage loans receivable as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. Performing originated mortgage loans are valued using (i) a market-based approach by utilizing the fair value of securities backed by similar loans adjusted for certain factors to approximate the fair value of a whole loan or (ii) current commitments to acquire the loans. Non-performing loan liquidation cash flows are derived based on the estimated value of the collateral, estimated recoveries and costs, and estimated time to liquidate the asset. Acquired mortgage loans receivable are valued using internal pricing models to forecast cash flows with inputs such as default rates, prepayments speeds and discount rates, and may include adjustments based on consensus pricing (broker quotes). The following table summarizes certain information regarding the weighted averages of inputs used in valuing mortgage loans receivable, at fair value classified as Level 3 as of March 31, 2024:
| Fair Value | Discount Rate | Prepayment Rate | CDR | Loss Severity | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acquired mortgage loans receivable | $73,934 | 10.7% | —% | 1.8% – 2.5%(2.1%) | 25.0% |
| Originated mortgage loans receivable | 1,968,980 | 9.6% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Mortgage loans receivable, at fair value | $2,042,914 | ||||
Rithm Capital has securitized certain mortgage loans receivable which are held as part of a CFE. A CFE is a variable interest entity that holds financial assets, issues beneficial interests in those assets and has no more than nominal equity, and the beneficial interests have contractual recourse only to the related assets of the CFE. GAAP allows entities to elect to measure both the financial assets and financial liabilities of the CFE using the more observable of the fair value of the financial assets and the fair value of the financial liabilities of the CFE. Rithm Capital has elected the fair value option for initial and subsequent recognition of the debt issued by its consolidated securitization trust and has determined that the consolidated securitization trust meets the definition of a CFE. See Note 20 for further discussion regarding VIEs and securitization trusts. Rithm Capital determined the inputs to the fair value measurement of the financial liabilities of its CFE to be more observable than those of the financial assets and, as a result, has used the fair value of the financial liabilities of the CFE to measure the fair value of the financial assets of the CFE. The fair value of the debt issued by the CFE is typically valued using external pricing data, which includes third-party valuations. The securitized mortgage loans receivable, which are assets of the CFE, are included in mortgage loans receivable, at fair value, on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. The debt issued by the CFE is included in Secured Notes and Bonds Payable on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. Unrealized gain (loss) from changes in fair value of the debt issued by the CFE is included in realized and unrealized gains (losses), net in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations. The securitized mortgage loans receivable and the debt issued by the Company’s CFE are both classified as Level 2.
Derivatives and Hedging Valuation
Rithm Capital enters into economic hedges including interest rate swaps, caps and TBAs, which are categorized as Level 2 in the valuation hierarchy. Rithm Capital generally values such derivatives using quotations, similarly to the method of valuation used for Rithm Capital’s other assets that are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. Treasury short sales are valued using market-based prices published by the US Department of the Treasury and classified as Level 1.
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Other commitment relates to an agreement entered into by a subsidiary of Rithm Capital with its affiliate requiring a payment under certain circumstances dependent upon amounts realized from an investment of the affiliate. It is valued at the excess of cost basis over the intrinsic value of the underlying investment and classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. In addition, Rithm Capital enters into IRLCs, which are valued using internal pricing models (i) incorporating market pricing for instruments with similar characteristics, (ii) estimating the fair value of the servicing rights expected to be recorded at sale of the loan and (iii) adjusting for anticipated loan funding probability. Both the fair value of servicing rights expected to be recorded at the date of sale of the loan and anticipated loan funding probability are significant unobservable inputs and therefore, IRLCs are classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.
The following table summarizes certain information regarding the ranges and weighted averages of inputs used in valuing IRLCs as of March 31, 2024:
| Fair Value | Loan Funding Probability | Fair Value of Initial Servicing Rights (Bps) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| IRLCs, net | $31,228 | 0.4% – 100.0%(83.6%) | 4.4 – 345.0(239.7) |
Asset-Backed Securities Issued
As of March 31, 2024, Rithm Capital was the primary beneficiary of the SCFT 2020-A (as defined below) securitization, and therefore, Rithm Capital’s Consolidated Balance Sheets include the asset-backed securities issued by the trust. Rithm Capital elected the fair value option for the securities and valued them consistently with Non-Agency securities described above.
The following table summarizes certain information regarding the ranges and weighted averages of inputs used in valuing asset-backed securities issued as of March 31, 2024:
| Fair Value | Discount Rate | Prepayment Rate | CDR | Loss Severity | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asset-backed securities issued | $221,922 | 5.8% | 15.5% | 5.0% | 93.6% |
Notes Receivable and Loans Receivable
From time to time, Rithm Capital purchases notes and loans receivable that are generally collateralized by commercial real estate assets. Rithm Capital generally uses internal discounted cash flow pricing models to estimate the fair value of notes and loans receivable. Solely for March 31, 2024, the fair value of notes receivable was determined utilizing a market approach based on an observable trade in the specific security. Due to the fact that the fair value of Rithm Capital’s notes and loans receivable are based significantly on unobservable inputs, these are classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.
Future cash flows are generally estimated using contractual economic terms, as well as significant unobservable inputs, such as the underlying collateral performance. Other significant unobservable inputs include discount rates which estimate the market participants’ required rates of return.
The following table summarizes certain information regarding the carrying value and significant inputs used in valuing Rithm Capital’s notes and loans receivable as of March 31, 2024:
| Fair Value | Discount Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Notes receivable | $364,977 | N/A |
| Loans receivable | 27,997 | 12.7% |
| Total | $392,974 |
Consolidated Funds
Investments of consolidated funds include investments held by Sculptor’s consolidated structured alternative investment solution. The investments of the consolidated structured alternative investment solution that Sculptor manages are measured at fair value using the NAV per share practical expedient.
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The following table summarizes the fair value of the investments by fund type and ability to redeem such investments as of March 31, 2024:
| Fund Type(A) | Fair Value | Redemption Frequency | Redemption Notice Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open-ended | $241,058 | Monthly - Annually(B) | 30 days - 90 days(B) |
| Close-ended | 97,279 | None(C) | N/A |
| Total | $338,337 | ||
(A)The structured alternative investment solution invests in both open-ended and close-ended funds. The investments in each fund may represent investments in a particular tranche of such fund subject to different withdrawal rights.
(B)$168.6 million of investments are subject to an initial lock-up period ofthree years during which time withdrawals or redemptions are limited. Once the lock-up period ends, the investments can be redeemed with the frequency noted above.
(C)100% of these investments cannot be redeemed, as distributions will be received as the underlying assets are liquidated, which is expected to be approximately 7 to 9 years from inception.
As of March 31, 2024, the structured alternative investment solution had unfunded commitments of $68.4 million related to the investments presented in the table above, which will be funded by capital within the consolidated funds from its underlying open-ended funds and liquid assets.
Notes payable of consolidated funds of $218.1 million as of March 31, 2024 are valued using independent pricing services and are classified as Level 3. The Company performs analytical procedures and compares independent pricing service valuations to other vendors’ pricing as applicable. The Company also performs due diligence reviews on independent pricing services on an annual basis and performs other due diligence procedures as may be deemed necessary. The Company measures the financial liabilities of its consolidated entity based on the fair value of the financial assets of the consolidated entity under the CFE election, as the Company believes the fair value of the financial assets is more observable. Notes payable of consolidated funds are included in accrued expenses and other liabilities on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. Unrealized gain (loss) from changes in fair value is included in realized and unrealized gains (losses), net in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis
Certain assets are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis; that is, they are not measured at fair value on an ongoing basis but are subject to fair value adjustments only in certain circumstances, such as when there is evidence of impairment. For residential mortgage loans HFS, foreclosed real estate accounted for as REO and SFR, Rithm Capital measures the assets at the lower of cost or fair value and which may require, from time to time, a nonrecurring fair value adjustment.
At March 31, 2024, assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis were $95.4 million. The $95.4 million of assets include approximately $74.4 million of residential mortgage loans HFS and $21.0 million of REO. The fair value of Rithm Capital’s residential mortgage loans, HFS is estimated based on a discounted cash flow model analysis using internal pricing models and is categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
The following table summarizes the inputs used in valuing these residential mortgage loans as of March 31, 2024:
| Fair Value | Discount Rate | Weighted Average Life (Years)(A) | Prepayment Rate | CDR(B) | Loss Severity(C) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Performing loans | $54,056 | 6.5% – 8.3%(8.0%) | 4.8 – 6.8(5.3) | 2.3% – 6.2%(4.0%) | 3.7% – 7.9%(4.4%) | 30.2% – 55.4%(33.7%) |
| Non-performing loans | 20,359 | 5.9% – 10.0%(8.6%) | 5.4 – 9.5(6.0) | 2.4% – 3.1%(2.8%) | 1.3% – 9.1%(4.9%) | 23.2% – 44.5%(32.0%) |
| Total/weighted average | $74,415 | 8.1% | 5.5 | 3.7% | 4.6% | 33.2% |
(A)The weighted average life is based on the expected timing of the receipt of cash flows.
(B)Represents the annualized rate of the involuntary prepayments (defaults) as a percentage of the total principal balance.
(C)Loss severity is the expected amount of future realized losses resulting from the ultimate liquidation of a particular loan, expressed as the net amount of realized loss relative to the outstanding loan balance in default.
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The fair value of REO is estimated using a broker’s price opinion discounted based upon Rithm Capital’s experience with actual liquidation values and, therefore, is categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. These discounts to the broker price opinion generally range from 10% –25% (weighted average of 20%), depending on the information available to the broker.
The total change in the recorded value of assets for which a fair value adjustment has been included in the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended March 31, 2024 consists of a valuation allowance of $0.2 million for residential mortgage loans and a reversal of valuation allowance of $0.3 million for REO.
- VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES
In the normal course of business, Rithm Capital enters into transactions with special purpose entities (“SPEs”), which primarily consist of trusts established for a limited purpose. The SPEs have been formed for the purpose of transactions in which the Company transfers assets into an SPE in return for various forms of debt obligations supported by those assets. In these transactions, the Company typically receives cash and/or other interests in the SPE as proceeds for the transferred assets. The Company retains the right to service the transferred receivables. The Company first evaluates whether it holds a variable interest in the entity. Where the Company has a variable interest, it is required to determine whether the entity will be considered a VIE or a Voting Interest Entity (“VOE”), the classification of which will determine the analysis that the Company is required to perform when determining whether it should consolidate the entity.
VIEs are defined as entities in which (i) equity investors do not have the characteristics of a controlling financial interest, (ii) do not have sufficient equity at risk for the entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support from other parties, or (iii) substantially all of the activities of the entity are performed on behalf of the party with disproportionately few voting rights. Where an entity does not have the characteristics of a VIE, it is a VOE. A VIE is required to be consolidated by the primary beneficiary, which is defined as the party who has the power to direct the activities of a VIE that most significantly impact its economic performance and has the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits from the VIE that could be potentially significant to the VIE.
To assess whether Rithm Capital has the power to direct the activities of a VIE that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance, Rithm Capital considers all the facts and circumstances, including its role in establishing the VIE and its ongoing rights and responsibilities. This assessment includes identifying (i) the activities that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance and (ii) which party, if any, has power over those activities. To assess whether Rithm Capital has the obligation to absorb losses of the VIE or the right to receive benefits from the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE, Rithm Capital considers all of its economic interests and applies judgment in determining whether these interests, individually or in the aggregate, are considered potentially significant to the VIE. When an SPE meets the definition of a VIE and the Company determines that it is the primary beneficiary, the Company consolidates the SPE in its consolidated financial statements.
For certain consolidated VIEs, Rithm Capital has elected to account for the assets and liabilities of these entities as CFEs. A CFE is a variable interest entity that holds financial assets, issues beneficial interests in those assets and has no more than nominal equity. The beneficial interests have contractual recourse only to the related assets of the CFE. Accounting guidance under GAAP for CFEs allows companies to elect to measure both the financial assets and financial liabilities of a CFE using the more observable of the fair value of the financial assets or fair value of the financial liabilities. The net equity in an entity accounted for under the CFE election effectively represents the fair value of the beneficial interests Rithm Capital owns in the entity.
Consolidated VIEs
Advance Purchaser
Rithm Capital, through a taxable wholly-owned subsidiary, is the managing member of Advance Purchaser and owned approximately 89.3% of Advance Purchaser as of March 31, 2024. Rithm Capital is deemed to be the primary beneficiary of Advance Purchaser as a result of its ability to direct activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of the entities and its ownership of a significant equity investment. See Note 6 for details.
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Newrez Joint Ventures
A wholly-owned subsidiary of Newrez, Newrez Ventures LLC (formerly known as Shelter Mortgage Company LLC) (“Newrez Ventures”), is a mortgage originator specializing in retail originations. Newrez Ventures operates its business through a series of joint ventures (“Newrez Joint Ventures”) and is deemed to be the primary beneficiary of such Newrez Joint Ventures as a result of its ability to direct activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of the Newrez Joint Venture entities and its ownership of a significant equity investment.
Residential Mortgage Loans
The Company securitizes, sells and services residential mortgage loans. Securitization transactions typically involve the use of VIEs and are accounted for either as sales or as secured financings. Certain of these activities may involve SPEs which, by their nature, are deemed to be VIEs.
Rithm Capital sells pools of conforming mortgage loans through GSE and Ginnie Mae sponsored programs with the servicing retained by Newrez. The Company has several financing vehicles in the form of mortgage loan participation and sale agreements with financial institutions, or Purchasers, to sell pools of agency residential mortgage loans.
Newrez Mortgage Participant LLC, NPF Trust EBO I and Newrez Trust II were formed to acquire, receive, participate, hold, release and dispose of participation interests in certain of Newrez’s residential mortgage loans HFS (“MLHFS PC”). These facilities transfer the MLHFS PC in exchange for cash. Newrez is the primary beneficiary of the VIE and therefore consolidates the SPE. The transferred MLHFS PC is classified on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as residential mortgage loans, HFS and the related warehouse credit facility liabilities as part of Secured Financing Agreements. Newrez retains the risks and benefits associated with the assets transferred to the SPEs.
Mortgage-Backed Securitization
In May 2021, Newrez issued $750.0 million in notes through a securitization facility (the “2021-1 Securitization Facility”) that bear interest at 30-day SOFR plus a margin. The 2021-1 Securitization Facility is secured by newly originated, first-lien, fixed- and adjustable-rate residential mortgage loans eligible for purchase by the GSEs and Ginnie Mae. Through a master repurchase agreement, Newrez sells its originated residential mortgage loans to the 2021-1 Securitization Facility, which then issues notes to third party qualified investors, with Newrez retaining the trust certificate. The loans serve as collateral with the proceeds from the note issuance ultimately financing the originations. The 2021-1 Securitization Facility will terminate on the earlier of (i) thethree-year anniversary of the initial closing date, (ii) the Company exercising its right to optional prepayment in full or (iii) a repurchase triggering event. The Company is the primary beneficiary of the 2021-1 Securitization Facility as it has both (i) the power to direct the activities of a VIE that most significantly impact its economic performance and (ii) the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits from the VIE that could be potentially significant to the VIE.
Consumer Loan Companies
Rithm Capital has a co-investment in a portfolio of consumer loans held through certain limited liability entities (the “Consumer Loan Companies”), which hold the SpringCastle loans. As of March 31, 2024, Rithm Capital owns 53.5% of the limited liability company interests in and consolidates the Consumer Loan Companies.
On September 25, 2020, certain entities comprising the Consumer Loan Companies, in a private transaction, issued $663.0 million of asset-backed notes (“SCFT 2020-A”) securitized by a portfolio of consumer loans.
The Consumer Loan Companies consolidate certain entities that issued securitized debt collateralized by the consumer loans (the “Consumer Loan SPVs”). The Consumer Loan SPVs are VIEs of which the Consumer Loan Companies are the primary beneficiaries.
Mortgage Loans Receivable
In March 2022, Rithm Capital formed a securitization facility that issued securitized debt collateralized by mortgage loans receivable (the “2022-RTL1 Securitization”). In addition to pass-through certificates sold to third parties, Rithm Capital acquired all of the residual tranche certificate, which bears no interest, for $20.9 million. Rithm Capital evaluated the purchased
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residual tranche certificate as a variable interest in the trust and concluded that the residual tranche certificate will absorb a majority of the trust’s expected losses or receive a majority of the trust’s expected residual returns. Rithm Capital also concluded that the securitization’s asset manager, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Rithm Capital, has the ability to direct activities that could impact the trust’s economic performance. As a result, Rithm Capital consolidates the trust. As of March 31, 2024, the 2022-RTL1 Securitization consists of a pool of performing, adjustable-rate and fixed-rate, interest-only, mortgage loans (construction, renovation and bridge), secured by a first lien or a first and second lien on a non-owner occupied mortgaged property with original terms to maturity of up to 36 months, with an aggregate UPB of approximately $341.8 million and an aggregate principal limit of approximately $487.2 million.
Consolidated Funds
In the ordinary course of business, Sculptor sponsors the formation of consolidated funds that are considered VIEs. The Company consolidates certain VIEs for which it is the primary beneficiary either directly or indirectly through a consolidated entity. The assets of these consolidated funds may only be used to settle obligations of these entities and are not available to creditors of the Company or Sculptor. The investors in these consolidated funds have no recourse against the assets of the Company or Sculptor. There is no recourse to the Company or Sculptor for the consolidated funds’ liabilities.
The Company, through Sculptor, consolidates a structured alternative investment solution, which issued notes in the aggregate principal amount of $350.0 million, of which approximately $127.8 million were retained by Sculptor and eliminated in consolidation. The retained notes consists of $20.0 million Class A notes, $20.0 million of Class C notes and $87.8 million of subordinated notes. As of March 31, 2024, the consolidated notes payable due to third parties had a fair value of $218.1 million.
Sculptor’s structured alternative investment solution entered into a $52.5 million credit facility maturing March 18, 2025. This credit facility is capped at $20.0 million of total borrowing capacity per quarter, bearing interest of SOFR plus margin of 3.0%. The facility is also subject to an annual 1.15% unused commitment fee. As of March 31, 2024, the consolidated funds have not drawn on the facility.
See Note 18 and 19 regarding the financing and fair value measurements of consolidated funds, respectively.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(dollars in tables in thousands, except share and per share data)
The table below presents the carrying value and classification of the assets and liabilities of consolidated VIEs on the Consolidated Balance Sheets:
| Advance Purchaser | Newrez Joint Ventures | Residential Mortgage Loans | Consumer Loan Companies | Mortgage Loans Receivable | Consolidated Funds | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||||||
| Servicer advance investments, at fair value | $364,843 | $— | $— | — | $— | $— | $364,843 |
| Residential mortgage loans, HFS, at fair value | — | — | 1,177,451 | — | — | — | 1,177,451 |
| Consumer loans | — | — | — | 267,948 | — | — | 267,948 |
| Mortgage loans receivable | — | — | — | — | 341,831 | — | 341,831 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 5,532 | 18,000 | — | — | — | 1,056 | 24,588 |
| Restricted cash | 7,885 | — | 9,381 | 6,232 | 11,607 | 9,800 | 44,905 |
| Other assets | 9 | 631 | — | 4,051 | 4,887 | 339,187 | 348,765 |
| Total Assets | $378,269 | $18,631 | $1,186,832 | $278,231 | $358,325 | $350,043 | 2,570,331 |
| Liabilities | |||||||
| Secured financing agreements(A) | — | — | 1,052,769 | — | — | — | 1,052,769 |
| Secured notes and bonds payable(A) | 265,776 | — | — | 221,922 | 324,062 | — | 811,760 |
| Accrued expenses and other liabilities | 2,505 | 2,366 | 6,128 | 1,587 | 371 | 223,188 | 236,145 |
| Total Liabilities | $268,281 | $2,366 | $1,058,897 | $223,509 | $324,433 | $223,188 | $2,100,674 |
| Assets | |||||||
| Servicer advance investments, at fair value | $367,803 | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $367,803 |
| Residential mortgage loans, HFS, at fair value | — | — | 1,112,097 | — | — | — | 1,112,097 |
| Consumer loans | — | — | — | 285,632 | — | — | 285,632 |
| Mortgage loans receivable | — | — | — | — | 353,594 | — | 353,594 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 5,381 | 18,159 | — | — | — | — | 23,540 |
| Restricted cash | 8,273 | — | 6,113 | 6,301 | 7,572 | — | 28,259 |
| Other assets | 9 | 688 | — | 4,325 | 4,531 | 340,929 | 350,482 |
| Total Assets | $381,466 | $18,847 | $1,118,210 | $296,258 | $365,697 | $340,929 | $2,521,407 |
| Liabilities | |||||||
| Secured financing agreements(A) | — | — | 996,845 | — | — | — | 996,845 |
| Secured notes and bonds payable(A) | 274,404 | — | — | 235,770 | 318,998 | — | 829,172 |
| Accrued expenses and other liabilities | 2,606 | 2,240 | 5,382 | 1,507 | 372 | 219,920 | 232,027 |
| Total Liabilities | $277,010 | $2,240 | $1,002,227 | $237,277 | $319,370 | $219,920 | $2,058,044 |
(A)The creditors of the VIEs do not have recourse to the general credit of Rithm Capital, and the assets of the VIEs are not directly available to satisfy Rithm Capital’s obligations.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(dollars in tables in thousands, except share and per share data)
Non-Consolidated VIEs
The following table summarizes the carrying value of the Company’s real estate bonds issued by unconsolidated VIEs and retained pursuant to required risk retention regulations which reflects the Company’s maximum exposure to loss, as well as the UPB of transferred loans. These bonds are presented as part of Real estate and other securities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets:
| March 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential mortgage loan UPB and other collateral | $11,466,396 | $10,901,751 |
| Weighted average delinquency(A) | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Net credit losses | $167,949 | $163,125 |
| Face amount of debt held by third parties | $10,397,972 | $9,857,607 |
| Carrying value of bonds retained by Rithm Capital(B)(C) | $991,692 | $963,953 |
| Year to date cash flows received by Rithm Capital on these bonds | $40,924 | $155,972 |
(A)Represents the percentage of the UPB that is 60+ days delinquent.
(B)Includes real estate bonds retained pursuant to required risk retention regulations.
(C)Classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy as the valuation is based on certain unobservable inputs including discount rate, prepayment rates and loss severity. See Note 19 for details on unobservable inputs.
The following table summarizes the Company’s involvement with VIEs related to the asset management business that are not consolidated. The Company’s involvement, through Sculptor, is generally limited to providing asset management services and, in certain cases, investments in the VIEs. The maximum exposure to loss represents the potential loss of current investments or income and fees receivables from these entities, as well as the obligation to repay unearned revenues, primarily incentive income subject to clawback, in the event of any future fund losses, as well as unfunded commitments to certain funds that are VIEs. The Company does not provide, nor is it required to provide, any type of non-contractual financial or other support to its VIEs that are not consolidated beyond its share of capital and other commitments described in Note 17.
| March 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Net assets of unconsolidated VIEs in which the Company has a variable interest | $12,613,891 | $12,782,124 |
| Maximum risk of loss as a result of the Company’s involvement with unconsolidated VIEs: | ||
| Unearned income and fees | 38,993 | 37,468 |
| Income and fees receivable | 37,873 | 43,250 |
| Investments | 527,231 | 533,026 |
| Unfunded commitments(A) | 182,846 | 207,575 |
| Other commitments | 23,021 | — |
| Maximum Exposure to Loss | $809,964 | $821,319 |
(A)Includes commitments from certain employees and executive managing directors in the amounts of $94.8 million and $97.5 million as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.
The following table summarizes the carrying value of the Company’s unconsolidated commercial real estate projects which reflects the Company’s maximum exposure to loss. See Note 22 regarding certain guarantees provided in connection with the investments. These investments are presented as part of Equity investments within other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets:
| March 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Carrying value of commercial real estate held within unconsolidated VIEs | $96,186 | $66,652 |
| Carrying value of Rithm Capital’s investments in unconsolidated commercial real estate VIEs | $34,846 | $29,210 |
Noncontrolling Interests
Noncontrolling interests represent the ownership interests in certain consolidated subsidiaries held by entities or persons other than Rithm Capital and it is presented as a separate component of Equity on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. These interests are related to noncontrolling interests in consolidated entities that hold servicer advance investments (Note 6), the Newrez Joint Ventures (Note 8), consumer loans (Note 9) and Sculptor investments.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(dollars in tables in thousands, except share and per share data)
Others’ interests in the equity of consolidated subsidiaries is computed as follows:
| March 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Consolidated Equity | Others' Ownership Interest | Others' Interest in Equity of Consolidated Subsidiary | Total Consolidated Equity | Others' Ownership Interest | Others' Interest in Equity of Consolidated Subsidiary | |
| Advance Purchaser | $109,988 | 10.7% | $11,747 | $104,458 | 10.7% | $11,157 |
| Newrez Joint Ventures | $16,265 | 49.5% | $8,051 | $16,607 | 49.5% | $8,220 |
| Consumer Loan Companies | $68,126 | 46.5% | $31,679 | $72,361 | 46.5% | $33,748 |
Others’ interests in the net income (loss) is computed as follows:
| Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | |||||
| Net income (loss) | Others’ ownership interest as a percent of total | Others’ interest in net income (loss) of consolidated subsidiaries | Net income (loss) | Others’ ownership interest as a percent of total | Others’ interest in net income (loss) of consolidated subsidiaries | |
| Advance Purchaser | $9,530 | 10.7% | $1,018 | $(1,370) | 10.7% | $(146) |
| Newrez Joint Ventures | $112 | 49.5% | $55 | $(85) | 49.5% | $(42) |
| Consumer Loan Companies | $2,192 | 46.5% | $1,019 | $(2,391) | 46.5% | $(1,112) |
Noncontrolling interests related to Sculptor represents the ownership interests in certain funds held by entities or persons other than the Company. These interests substantially relate to interests held by Sculptor employees in real estate funds managed by the Company adjusted for their capital activity and allocated earnings in such funds. Such employees’ portion of carried interest is expensed and recorded within compensation and benefits on the Consolidated Statements of Operations and therefore excluded in the calculation of noncontrolling interests. As of March 31, 2024, others’ interest in the net equity of consolidated subsidiaries related to Sculptor was $42.3 million.
- EQUITY AND EARNINGS PER SHARE
Equity and Dividends
Rithm Capital’s certificate of incorporation authorizes 2.0 billion shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, and 100.0 million shares of preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share.
On August 5, 2022, Rithm Capital entered into a Distribution Agreement to sell shares of its common stock, par value $0.01 per share, having an aggregate offering price of up to $500.0 million, from time to time, through an “at-the-market” equity offering program (the “ATM Program”). No share issuances were made during the three months ended March 31, 2024 under the ATM Program.
In February 2024, Rithm Capital’s board of directors renewed the Company’s stock repurchase program, authorizing the repurchase of up to $200.0 million of its common stock and $100.0 million of its preferred stock for the period from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024. The objective of the stock repurchase program is to seek flexibility to return capital when deemed accretive to stockholders. Repurchases can be made from time to time through open market purchases or privately negotiated transactions, pursuant to one or more plans established pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or by means of one or more tender offers, in each case, as permitted by securities laws and other legal requirements During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company didnot repurchase any shares of its common stock or its preferred stock.
Purchases and sales of Rithm Capital’s securities by the Company’s officers and directors are subject to the Rithm Capital Corp. Insider Trading Compliance Policy.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(dollars in tables in thousands, except share and per share data)
The table below summarizes preferred shares:
| Dividends Declared per Share | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Shares · Three Months EndedMarch 31, | |||||||
| Series | March 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | Liquidation Preference(A) | Issuance Discount | Carrying Value(B) | 2024 | 2023 |
| Series A, 7.50% issued July 2019(C) | 6,200 | 6,200 | $155,002 | 3.15% | $149,822 | $0.47 | $0.47 |
| Series B, 7.125% issued August 2019(C) | 11,261 | 11,261 | 281,518 | 3.15% | 272,654 | 0.45 | 0.45 |
| Series C, 6.375% issued February 2020(C) | 15,903 | 15,903 | 397,584 | 3.15% | 385,289 | 0.40 | 0.40 |
| Series D, 7.00% issued September 2021(D) | 18,600 | 18,600 | 465,000 | 3.15% | 449,489 | 0.44 | 0.44 |
| Total | 51,964 | 51,964 | $1,299,104 | $1,257,254 | $1.76 | $1.76 | |
(A)Each series has a liquidation preference or par value of $25.00 per share.
(B)Carrying value reflects par value less discount and issuance costs.
(C)Fixed-to-floating rate cumulative redeemable preferred.
(D)Fixed-rate reset cumulative redeemable preferred.
On March 20, 2024, Rithm Capital’s board of directors declared first quarter 2024 preferred dividends of $0.47 per share of Series A, $0.45 per share of Series B, $0.40 per share of Series C and $0.44 per share of the 7.00% Fixed-Rate Reset Series D Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (the “Series D”), or approximately $2.9 million, $5.0 million, $6.3 million and $8.1 million, respectively.
Common dividends have been declared as follows:
| Declaration Date | Payment Date | Per Share | Total Amounts Distributed (millions) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterly Dividend | |||
| December 15, 2022 | January 2023 | 0.25 | 118.6 |
| March 17, 2023 | April 2023 | 0.25 | 120.8 |
| June 23, 2023 | July 2023 | 0.25 | 120.8 |
| September 14, 2023 | October 2023 | 0.25 | 120.8 |
| December 12, 2023 | January 2024 | 0.25 | 120.8 |
| March 20, 2024 | April 2024 | 0.25 | 120.9 |
Options
Prior to the Internalization, the Company issued options (i) to the Former Manager and (ii) as initial one-time grants relating to 1,000 shares of the Company’s Common Stock as compensation to each new director. These options were issued pursuant to Rithm Capital’s Amended and Restated Nonqualified Stock Option and Incentive Award Plan, which became effective on May 15, 2013, was amended and restated as of November 4, 2014 and as of February 16, 2023 and expired by its terms on April 29, 2023 (the “2013 Plan”). Upon exercise, all options will be settled in an amount of cash equal to the excess of the fair market value of a share of common stock on the date of exercise over the exercise price per share unless advance approval is made to settle options in shares of common stock. Any stock-based awards, including options, issued under the 2013 Plan continue to be subject to the terms and provisions of the 2013 Plan applicable to such awards.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(dollars in tables in thousands, except share and per share data)
The following table summarizes outstanding options as of March 31, 2024. The last sales price on the New York Stock Exchange for Rithm Capital’s common stock in the quarter ended March 31, 2024 was $11.16 per share.
| Recipient | Date ofGrant/Exercise(A) | Number of UnexercisedOptions | OptionsExercisable as ofMarch 31, 2024 | WeightedAverageExercisePrice(B) | Intrinsic Value of Exercisable Options as ofMarch 31, 2024(millions) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent Directors | Various | 2,000 | 2,000 | $10.70 | $— |
| Former Manager | 2017 | 1,130,916 | 1,130,916 | 12.84 | — |
| Former Manager | 2018 | 5,320,000 | 5,320,000 | 15.57 | — |
| Former Manager | 2019 | 6,351,000 | 6,351,000 | 14.95 | — |
| Former Manager | 2020 | 1,619,739 | 1,619,739 | 16.30 | — |
| Former Manager | 2021 | 7,050,335 | 7,049,146 | 9.38 | 12.57 |
| Outstanding | 21,473,990 | 21,472,801 | |||
(A)Options expire on the tenth anniversary from date of grant.
(B)The exercise prices are subject to adjustment in connection with return of capital dividends.
The following table summarizes activity in outstanding options:
| Number of Options | |
|---|---|
| December 31, 2023 | 21,473,990 |
| Granted | — |
| Exercised | — |
| Expired | — |
| March 31, 2024 | 21,473,990 |
Earnings Per Share
Rithm Capital is required to present both basic and diluted earnings per share (“EPS”). Basic EPS is calculated by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS is calculated using the treasury stock method by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding plus the additional dilutive effect, if any, of common stock equivalents during each period. The effect of dilutive securities is presented net of tax.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(dollars in tables in thousands, except share and per share data)
The following table summarizes the basic and diluted EPS calculations:
| Three Months EndedMarch 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| Net income (loss) | $287,487 | $89,949 |
| Noncontrolling interests in income of consolidated subsidiaries | 3,452 | (1,300) |
| Dividends on preferred stock | 22,395 | 22,395 |
| Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders | $261,640 | $68,854 |
| Basic weighted average shares of common stock outstanding | 483,336,777 | 478,167,178 |
| Effect of dilutive securities:(A)(B) | ||
| Stock options | 897,800 | — |
| Common stock purchase warrants | — | 4,470,133 |
| Restricted stock | 274,754 | 209,600 |
| Time-based restricted stock unit awards | 816,310 | — |
| Performance-based restricted stock unit awards | 605,860 | — |
| Diluted weighted average shares of common stock outstanding | 485,931,501 | 482,846,911 |
| Basic earnings (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders | $0.54 | $0.14 |
| Diluted earnings (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders | $0.54 | $0.14 |
(A)Certain stock options and common stock purchase warrants that could potentially dilute basic EPS in the future were not included in the computation of diluted EPS for the periods where they were out-of-the-money or a loss has been recorded, because they would have been anti-dilutive for the period presented. There wereno anti-dilutive common stock purchase warrants for all periods presented.
(B)Awards related to stock-based compensation were included to the extent dilutive and issuable under the relevant time and/or performance measures.
- COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Litigation — Rithm Capital is or may become, from time to time, involved in various disputes, litigation and regulatory inquiry and investigation matters that arise in the ordinary course of business. Given the inherent unpredictability of these types of proceedings, it is possible that future adverse outcomes could have a material adverse effect on its business, financial position or results of operations. Rithm Capital is not aware of any unasserted claims that it believes are material and probable of assertion where the risk of loss is expected to be reasonably possible.
Rithm Capital is, from time to time, subject to inquiries by government entities. Rithm Capital currently does not believe any of these inquiries would result in a material adverse effect on Rithm Capital’s business.
In 2023, in connection with the acquisition of Sculptor, litigation was filed against Sculptor alleging, among other things, that Sculptor’s board of directors (the “Sculptor Board”) and the special committee of the Sculptor Board violated their fiduciary duties, and sought, among other things, to enjoin the transaction with Rithm Capital. An agreement was reached in principle by the parties to settle all claims of the litigation. The parties executed and filed the Stipulation and Agreement of Settlement, Compromise and Release in connection with the settlement, pending a final hearing for the settlement.
Indemnifications — In the normal course of business, Rithm Capital and its subsidiaries enter into contracts that contain a variety of representations and warranties and that provide general indemnifications. Rithm Capital’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against Rithm Capital that have not yet occurred. However, based on its experience, Rithm Capital expects the risk of material loss to be remote.
Capital Commitments — As of March 31, 2024, Rithm Capital had outstanding capital commitments related to investments in the following investment types (also refer to Note 5 for MSR investment commitments and to Note 26 for additional capital commitments entered into subsequent to March 31, 2024, if any):
MSRs and Servicer Advance Investments — Rithm Capital and, in some cases, third-party co-investors agreed to purchase future servicer advances related to certain Non-Agency residential mortgage loans. In addition, Rithm
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
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Capital’s subsidiaries, NRM and Newrez, are generally obligated to fund future servicer advances related to the loans they are obligated to service. The actual amount of future advances purchased will be based on (i) the credit and prepayment performance of the underlying loans, (ii) the amount of advances recoverable prior to liquidation of the related collateral and (iii) the percentage of the loans with respect to which no additional advance obligations are made. The actual amount of future advances is subject to significant uncertainty. Refer to Notes 5 and 6 for discussion on Rithm Capital’s MSRs and servicer advance investments, respectively.
Mortgage Origination Reserves — Newrez currently originates, or has in the past originated, conventional, government-insured and nonconforming residential mortgage loans for sale and securitization. The GSEs or Ginnie Mae guarantee conventional and government insured mortgage securitizations and mortgage investors issue nonconforming private label mortgage securitizations while Newrez generally retains the right to service the underlying residential mortgage loans. In connection with the transfer of loans to the GSEs or mortgage investors, the Newrez makes representations and warranties regarding certain attributes of the loans and, subsequent to the sale, if it is determined that a sold loan is in breach of these representations and warranties, Newrez generally has an obligation to cure the breach. If Newrez is unable to cure the breach, the purchaser may require Newrez to repurchase the loan.
In addition, as issuers of Ginnie Mae guaranteed securitizations, Newrez holds the right to repurchase loans that are at least 90 days’ delinquent from the securitizations at their discretion. Loans in forbearance that are three or more consecutive payments delinquent are included as delinquent loans permitted to be repurchased. While Newrez is not obligated to repurchase the delinquent loans, Newrez generally exercises its respective option to repurchase loans that will result in an economic benefit. As of March 31, 2024, Rithm Capital’s estimated liability associated with representations and warranties and Ginnie Mae repurchases was $52.6 million and $1.8 billion, respectively. See Note 5 for information regarding the right to repurchase delinquent loans from Ginnie Mae securities and mortgage origination.
Residential Mortgage Loans— As part of its investment in residential mortgage loans, Rithm Capital may be required to outlay capital. These capital outflows primarily consist of advance escrow and tax payments, residential maintenance and property disposition fees. The actual amount of these outflows is subject to significant uncertainty. See Note 8 for information regarding Rithm Capital’s residential mortgage loans.
Consumer Loans— The Consumer Loan Companies have invested in loans with an aggregate of $168.4 million of unfunded and available revolving credit privileges as of March 31, 2024. However, under the terms of these loans, requests for draws may be denied and unfunded availability may be terminated at Rithm Capital’s discretion.
SFR Properties— On June 21, 2023, Crowne Property Acquisitions, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Rithm Capital, executed a purchase and sales agreement with Lennar Homes of Texas Land and Construction, LTD., a subsidiary of Lennar Corporation, to purchase 371 SFR properties, which shall be delivered in phased takedowns, at an estimated aggregate purchase price of $95.6 million, which is payable subject to the phased takedown schedule. The purchased homes are currently under construction, and all of the homes are expected to be delivered by the end of the fourth quarter of 2024. As of March 31, 2024,200 SFR properties have been delivered to Rithm Capital pursuant to this arrangement.
On February 27, 2024, Viewpoint Murfreesboro Land LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Rithm Capital (“Viewpoint”), executed a purchase and sale agreement (the “PSA”) with an affiliate of BTR Group, LLC (“BTR”), BTR VM LLC, to purchase land for a purchase price of $7.0 million. In connection with the PSA, on February 27, 2024, Viewpoint entered into a fixed price design-build construction contract with BTR (the “Construction Contract”) to purchase 171 SFR properties that are scheduled to be built by BTR on the purchased land in accordance with the plans and specifications approved in accordance with entry into the Construction Contract, for an aggregate purchase price of $49.0 million. The aggregate purchase price is payable in installments in accordance with the draw schedule set forth in the Construction Contract, and delivery of the homes is expected to begin in the second quarter of 2025.
Mortgage Loans Receivable — Genesis and Rithm Capital had commitments to fund up to $827.0 million and $2.0 million, respectively, of additional advances on existing mortgage loans as of March 31, 2024. These commitments are generally subject to loan agreements with covenants regarding the financial performance of the customer and other terms regarding advances that must be met before Genesis or Rithm Capital funds the commitments.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(dollars in tables in thousands, except share and per share data)
Equity Investments — As part of its investment commitment in certain commercial real estate projects, Rithm Capital is required to fund its pro rata share of future capital contributions subject to certain limitations.
Fund Commitments — The Company has unfunded capital commitments of $232.9 million to certain funds Sculptor manages, of which $68.4 million relates to commitments of Sculptor’s consolidated structured alternative investment solution, and $50.0 million relates to commitments to a consolidated Sculptor Loan Financing Partners fund, a collateralized loan obligation (“CLO”) equity investment platform. The remaining $114.5 million relates to commitments of Sculptor to unconsolidated funds. Approximately $94.8 million of Sculptor’s commitments will be funded by contributions to Sculptor from certain current and former employees and executive managing directors. Sculptor expects to fund these commitments over approximately the next 6 years. Sculptor has guaranteed these commitments in the event any executive managing director fails to fund any portion when called by the fund. Sculptor has historically not funded any of these commitments and does not expect to in the future, as these commitments are expected to be funded by Sculptor’s executive managing directors individually.
Corporate— As part of the partnership with Great Ajax (Note 1), the Company entered into aone-year delayed draw term loan agreement with Great Ajax for up to $70 million, which remains unfunded as of March 31, 2024. In connection with the execution of the term loan agreement, Great Ajax will issue five-year warrants to Rithm Capital, based on amounts drawn under the loan facility (subject to a specified minimum), exercisable for shares of Great Ajax’s common stock.
Non-Recourse Carve-Out, Construction Completion, Environmental and Carry Guarantees – In connection with investments in two commercial real estate projects, Rithm Capital provided certain limited guarantees to the senior lender on the projects related to non-recourse carve outs, completion, environmental, and carry costs of the projects. The actual amount that could be called under the guarantees is subject to significant uncertainty.
Environmental Costs— As an investor in and owner of commercial and residential real estate, Rithm Capital is subject to potential environmental costs. At March 31, 2024, Rithm Capital is not aware of any environmental concerns that would have a material adverse effect on its consolidated financial position or results of operations.
Debt Covenants — Certain of the Company’s debt obligations are subject to loan covenants and event of default provisions, including event of default provisions triggered by certain specified declines in Rithm Capital’s equity or a failure to maintain a specified tangible net worth, liquidity or indebtedness to tangible net worth ratio. Refer to Note 18 for a further discussion of the Company’s debt obligations.
- RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
A party is considered to be related to the Company if the party, directly or indirectly or through one or more intermediaries, controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with the Company. Related parties also include principal owners, management and directors, as well as members of their immediate families or any other parties with which Rithm Capital may deal if one party to a transaction controls or can significantly influence the management or operating policies of the other to an extent that one of the transacting parties might be prevented from fully pursuing its own separate interests.
Loan Agreement
In July 2023, an entity in which Rithm Capital has an ownership interest entered into an agreement to acquire a commercial real estate development project. Rithm Capital’s ownership interest in such entity is accounted for under the equity method and is presented within Other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Concurrently, Genesis entered into a loan agreement in the amount of $86.4 million with a remaining term of approximately 27 months unless otherwise extended with the entity. This loan is included in Mortgage Loans Receivable, at fair value on Rithm Capital’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.
RITHM CAPITAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(dollars in tables in thousands, except share and per share data)
SFR Property Management Agreement
In January 2024, Rithm Capital entered into a management agreement with Adoor Property Management LLC, an entity in which the Company has an ownership interest, to manage certain of the Company’s SFR properties. Rithm Capital’s ownership interest in such entity is accounted for under the equity method and is presented within Other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Management Fees and Incentive Income Earned from Related Parties and Waived Fees
The Company earns substantially all of its management fees and incentive income from the funds, which are considered related parties as Sculptor manages the operations of and makes investment decisions for these funds.
As of March 31, 2024, approximately $708.8 million of the Company’s assets under management (“AUM”) represented investments by Sculptor, its current executive managing directors, employees and certain other related parties in Sculptor’s funds. As of March 31, 2024, approximately 53.7% of these AUM were not charged management or incentive fees.
Due from Related Parties
The Company pays certain expenses on behalf of the funds. Amounts due from related parties relate primarily to reimbursements to Sculptor for these expenses. Due from related parties is presented within Other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Other Commitments
The Company holds a derivative liability to an affiliate, which is measured at fair value. Refer to Note 17 for additional details.
- INCOME TAXES
Income tax expense (benefit) consists of the following:
| Three Months EndedMarch 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| Current: | ||
| Federal | $613 | $17 |
| State and local | 396 | 22 |
| Foreign | 1,775 | — |
| Total current income tax expense (benefit) | 2,784 | 39 |
| Deferred: | ||
| Federal | 76,453 | (14,168) |
| State and local | 13,237 | (2,677) |
| Foreign | 938 | — |
| Total deferred income tax expense (benefit) | 90,628 | (16,845) |
| Total income tax expense (benefit) | $93,412 | $(16,806) |
Rithm Capital intends to qualify as a REIT for each of its tax years through December 31, 2024. A REIT is generally not subject to US federal corporate income tax on that portion of its income that is distributed to stockholders if it distributes at least 90% of its REIT taxable income to its stockholders by prescribed dates and complies with various other requirements.
Rithm Capital operates various business segments, including origination and servicing, asset management and portions of the investment portfolio, through TRSs that are subject to regular corporate income taxes, which have been provided for in the provision for income taxes, as applicable. Refer to Note 3 for further details.
RITHM CAPITAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(dollars in tables in thousands, except share and per share data)
As of March 31, 2024, Rithm Capital recorded a net deferred tax liability of $898.0 million, primarily composed of deferred tax liabilities generated through the deferral of gains from residential mortgage loans sold by the origination business and changes in fair value of MSRs, loans and swaps held within taxable entities, which is reported within accrued expenses and other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of March 31, 2024, Sculptor recorded a net deferred tax asset of $284.9 million, primarily composed of net operating losses and tax deductible goodwill, which is reported within other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
- ASSET MANAGEMENT REVENUES
The following table presents the composition of asset management revenues earned by Sculptor:
| Three Months EndedMarch 31, | |
|---|---|
| 2024 | |
| Management fees | $57,130 |
| Incentive income | 13,821 |
| Other asset management revenue | 4,909 |
| Total asset management revenues | $75,860 |
The following table presents the composition of the Company’s income and fees receivable through Sculptor:
| March 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Management fees receivable | $21,548 | $23,757 |
| Incentive income receivable | 28,281 | 35,377 |
| Total income and fees receivable | $49,829 | $59,134 |
The Company recognizes management fees over the period in which the performance obligation is satisfied, and such management fees are generally recognized at the end of each reporting period. The Company records incentive income when it is probable that a significant reversal of income will not occur. The majority of management fees and incentive income receivable at each balance sheet date is generally collected during the following quarter.
The following table presents the Company’s unearned income and fees through Sculptor:
| March 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unearned management fees | $1 | $1 |
| Unearned incentive income | 38,992 | 37,467 |
| Total unearned income and fees | $38,993 | $37,468 |
A liability for unearned incentive income is generally recognized when Sculptor receives incentive income distributions from its funds, primarily its real estate funds, whereby the distributions received have not yet met the recognition threshold of it being probable that a significant reversal of cumulative revenue will not occur. A liability for unearned management fees is generally recognized when management fees are paid to Sculptor on a quarterly basis in advance, based on the amount of AUM at the beginning of the quarter.
- SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
These financial statements include a discussion of material events that have occurred subsequent to March 31, 2024 through the issuance of these consolidated financial statements. Events subsequent to that date have not been considered in these financial statements.
RITHM CAPITAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(dollars in tables in thousands, except share and per share data)
Computershare Acquisition
Rithm Capital completed the Computershare Acquisition, and simultaneous merger of SLS and Newrez, on May 1, 2024 for a cash purchase price of approximately $720.0 million. The Computershare Acquisition included approximately $45.0 billion UPB of MSRs and $104.0 billion of third-party servicing UPB, along with SLS’s origination services business. Given the recent timing of the transaction, the Company is currently evaluating the purchase price allocation. It is impracticable to disclose the preliminary purchase price allocation for this acquisition given the short period of time between the acquisition date and the issuance of these consolidated financial statements.
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