PennyMac Financial Services, Inc.

Previous wording

We are a specialty financial services firm primarily focused on the production and servicing of U.S. residential mortgage loans (activities which we refer to as mortgage banking) and the management of investments related to the U.S. mortgage market. We believe that our operating capabilities, specialized expertise, access to long-term investment capital, and the experience of our management team across all aspects of the mortgage business will allow us to profitably engage in these activities and capitalize on other related opportunities as they arise in the future.

Current wording

We are a specialty financial services firm primarily focused on the production and servicing of U.S. residential mortgage loans (activities which we refer to as mortgage banking) and the management of investments related to the U.S. mortgage market. We believe that our operating capabilities, specialized expertise, access to long-term investment capital, and the experience of our management team across all aspects of the mortgage business allow us to profitably engage in mortgage banking and investing activities and capitalize on other related opportunities as they arise in the future.

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Recent actions by the U.S. government administration with respect to trade, tariffs and government cost reduction initiatives have led to significant volatility in financial markets and uncertainty regarding the economic outlook, including inflation and interest rates. Elevated interest rates in recent years have constrained growth in the size of the mortgage origination market, which is currently projected to rise from $1.7 trillion in 2024 to $2.0 trillion in 2025 according to mortgage industry economists.

Current wording

Recent actions by the U.S. government administration with respect to trade, tariffs and government cost reduction initiatives have led to significant volatility in financial markets and uncertainty regarding the economic outlook, including inflation and interest rates. Elevated interest rates in recent years have constrained growth in the size of the mortgage origination market, which is currently projected to increase from $1.7 trillion in 2024 to $2.0 trillion in 2025 according to mortgage industry economists.

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The opportunity for refinancing has increased in recent periods, driven by interest rate volatility and a greater proportion of outstanding mortgages with note rates near current market rates. If such interest rate volatility continues, it may drive greater mortgage production activity and higher prepayment speeds than we have experienced in recent years. Additionally, recent reductions to the federal funds rate put into place by the Federal Reserve have led to a decline in the costs of floating rate borrowings and a reduction of placement fees we receive relating to custodial funds that we manage as compared to the same quarter in the prior year. The current period of economic uncertainty and market volatility may also lead to a reduction in economic activity and slowing home price growth or depreciation, which could lead to increasing mortgage delinquencies or defaults and increase losses from our representations and warranties.

Current wording

The opportunity for refinancing has increased in recent periods, driven by interest rate volatility and a greater proportion of outstanding mortgages with note rates near current market rates. If such interest rate volatility continues, it may drive greater mortgage production activity and higher prepayment speeds than we have experienced in recent years. Additionally, reductions in the Federal Reserve’s federal funds rate have reduced the costs of floating rate borrowings and placement fees we receive in relation to custodial funds that we manage as compared to the same periods in the prior year. The current period of economic uncertainty and market volatility may also lead to a reduction in economic activity and slowing home price growth or depreciation, which could lead to increasing mortgage delinquencies or defaults and increase losses from our representations and warranties.

Previous wording

We define “Adjusted EBITDA” as net income plus provision for income taxes, depreciation and amortization, excluding decrease (increase) in fair value of mortgage servicing rights (“MSRs”) net of mortgage servicing liabilities (“MSLs”), due to changes in the valuation inputs we use in our valuation models, hedging (gains) losses associated with MSRs, stock-based compensation and interest expense on corporate debt or corporate revolving credit facilities and capital lease.

Current wording

We define “Adjusted EBITDA” as net income plus provision for income taxes, depreciation and amortization, excluding decrease (increase) in fair value of mortgage servicing rights (“MSRs”) net of mortgage servicing liabilities (“MSLs”), due to changes in the valuation inputs we use in our valuation models, hedging (gains) losses associated with MSRs, stock-based compensation and interest expense on corporate debt or corporate revolving credit facilities and capital leases.

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The following table presents a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to our net income, the most directly comparable financial measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP, for the quarters indicated:

Current wording

The following table presents a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to our net income, the most directly comparable financial measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP, for the periods indicated:

Previous wording

For the quarter ended March 31, 2025, income before provision for income taxes increased $60.3 million compared to the same quarter in 2024. The increase was primarily due to a $70.1 million increase in loan production revenue due to higher volume across all production channels and a $63.3 million increase inNet loan servicing fees primarily due to growth in our servicing portfolio, partially offset by an $8.9 million increase inNet interest expense and a $64.9 million increase in total expenses.

Current wording

For the six months ended June 30, 2025, income before income taxes increased $2.9 million compared to the same period in 2024. The increase was primarily due to a $147.1 million increase in loan production revenue due to higher volume across all production channels and a $46.1 million increase inNet loan servicing fees resulting from growth in our servicing portfolio, partially offset by a $19.5 million increase inNet interest expense, a $9.9 million decrease in other income and a $160.9 million increase in total expenses.

Previous wording

In our production segment, revenues reflect the effects of a reduction in market interest rates and mortgage rates during the quarter ended March 31, 2025 compared to an increase in market interest rates in the same quarter in 2024. During the quarter ended March 31, 2025, we recognizedNet gains on loans held for sale at fair value totaling $221.0 million, an increase of $58.6 million compared to the same quarter in 2024.

Current wording

In our production segment, revenues reflect the effects of larger mortgage market volumes during the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2025 compared to the same periods in 2024. During the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2025, we recognizedNet gains on loans held for sale at fair value totaling $234.7 million and $455.7 million, respectively, representing an increase of $58.6 million and $117.2 million, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2024.

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The MSRs, MSLs, and liabilities for representations and warranties we recognize represent our estimate of the fair value of future benefits and costs we will realize for years in the future. These estimates represented approximately 293% of our gains on sales of loans held for sale at fair value for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, as compared to 254% for the same quarter in 2024. These estimates change as circumstances change and changes in these estimates are recognized in income in subsequent periods. Subsequent changes in the fair value of our MSRs may significantly affect our income.

Current wording

The MSRs, MSLs, and liabilities for representations and warranties we recognize represent our estimate of the fair value of future benefits and costs we will realize for years in the future. These estimates represented approximately 346% and 321% of our gains on sales of loans held for sale at fair value for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2025, respectively, as compared to 307% and 282% for the same periods in 2024. These estimates change as circumstances change and changes in these estimates are recognized in income in subsequent periods. Subsequent changes in the fair value of our MSRs may significantly affect our income.

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We recorded provisions for losses under representations and warranties relating to current loan sales as a component ofNet gains on loans held for sale at fair value totaling $3.5 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 compared to $4.0 million for the same quarter in 2024. The decrease in the provision relating to current loan sales was primarily attributable to a lower expectation of repurchase risk due to improved collateral quality for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 compared to the same quarter in 2024.

Current wording

We recorded provisions for losses under representations and warranties relating to current loan sales as a component ofNet gains on loans held for sale at fair value totaling $4.1 million and $7.6 million for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2025, respectively, compared to $4.1 million and $8.1 million for the same periods in 2024. The slight decrease in the provision relating to current loan sales was primarily attributable to a lower expectation of future repurchases due to improved collateral quality for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2025 compared to the same periods in 2024.

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We also recorded reductions in the liability of $1.4 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 compared to $3.3 million for the same quarter in 2024. The reductions in the liability resulted from previously sold loans meeting performance criteria established by the Agencies which significantly limit the likelihood of certain repurchase or indemnification claims.

Current wording

We also recorded reductions in the liability of $2.2 million and $3.6 million for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2025 compared to $4.1 million and $7.4 million for the same periods in 2024. The reductions in the liability resulted from previously sold loans meeting performance criteria established by the Agencies which significantly limit the likelihood of certain repurchase or indemnification claims.

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During the quarter ended March 31, 2025, we repurchased loans totaling $19.9 million. We charged losses of $487,000 against the liability during the quarter ended March 31, 2025. Our losses arising from representations and warranties have historically been minimized by our ability to either recover most of the losses from our correspondent sellers or from our ability to profitably refinance and resell repurchased loans.

Current wording

During the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2025, we repurchased loans totaling $25.4 million and $45.4 million, respectively. We charged losses of $845,000 and $1.3 million against the liability during the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2025. Our losses arising from representations and warranties have historically been minimized by our ability to either recover most of the losses from our correspondent sellers or from our ability to profitably refinance and resell repurchased loans.

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Loan origination fees increased $10.2 million during the quarter ended March 31, 2025, compared to the same quarter in 2024 primarily due to an increase in production volume.

Current wording

Loan origination fees increased $17.0 million and $27.3 million during the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2025, compared to the same periods in 2024 primarily due to an increase in production volume.

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Fulfillment fees increased $1.3 million during the quarter ended March 31, 2025, compared to the same quarter in 2024; the increase was primarily due to an increase in the number of loans we fulfilled for PMT during the quarter ended March 31, 2025 compared to the same quarter in 2024.

Current wording

Fulfillment fees increased $1.4 million and $2.7 million during the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2025, compared to the same periods in 2024; the increase was primarily due to an increase in the number of loans we fulfilled for PMT during the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2025 compared to the same periods in 2024.

Previous wording

Loan servicing fees from non-affiliates and other fees increased during the quarter ended March 31, 2025 compared to the same quarter in 2024. The increase was primarily due to growth of our loan servicing portfolio. Other servicing fees increased due to growth in our MSR portfolio combined with increased incentives received for loss mitigation activities and recovery of servicing premiums from correspondent sellers for loans that paid off within a short period after origination.

Current wording

Loan servicing fees from non-affiliates and other fees increased during the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2025 compared to the same periods in 2024. The increases were primarily due to growth of our loan servicing portfolio. Other servicing fees increased due to growth in our MSR portfolio combined with increased incentives received for loss mitigation activities.

Previous wording

Changes in fair value of MSRs attributable to changes in fair value inputs decreased during the quarter ended March 31, 2025 compared to the same quarter in 2024 due to decreases in interest rates during the quarter ended March 31, 2025 compared to increasing interest rates during the same quarter in 2024. Increasing interest rates reduce the rate of prepayments of the underlying loans, which increases the cash flows expected from the servicing rights, while decreasing interest rates have the opposite effect.

Current wording

Changes in fair value of MSRs attributable to changes in fair value inputs decreased during the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2025 compared to the same periods in 2024 due to decreases in interest rates during the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2025 compared to increasing interest rates during the same periods in 2024. Increasing interest rates reduce the rate of prepayments of the underlying loans, which increases the cash flows expected from the servicing rights, while decreasing interest rates have the opposite effect.

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Hedging results reflect valuation gains attributable to the effects of interest rate decreases on the fair value of the hedging instruments during the quarter ended March 31, 2025 compared to the opposite circumstances and effects in the same quarter in 2024.

Current wording

Hedging results reflect valuation losses attributable to the effects of interest rate volatility and increased hedging costs on the fair value of the hedging instruments during the quarter and interest rate decreases over the six months ended June 30, 2025 compared with interest rate increases in the same periods in 2024.

Previous wording

Changes in fair value attributable to realization of cash flows are influenced by changes in the level of servicing assets and liabilities and changes in estimates of the remaining cash flows to be realized. During the quarter ended March 31, 2025, realization of cash flows increased compared to the same quarter in 2024, primarily due to the growth in our investment in MSRs.

Current wording

Changes in fair value attributable to realization of cash flows are influenced by changes in the level of servicing assets and liabilities and changes in estimates of the remaining cash flows to be realized. During the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2025, realization of cash flows increased compared to the same periods in 2024, primarily due to the growth in our investment in MSRs.

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Net interest expense increased $8.9 million during the quarter ended March 31, 2025 compared to the same quarter in 2024. The increase was primarily due to an increase in interest expense on borrowings due to the Company financing a larger inventory of loans held for sale and principal-only stripped MBS during 2025 as compared to 2024 and a decrease in interest income from cash and short-term investment due to a decrease in average cash balances, partially offset by increases in interest income from principal-only stripped MBS and loans held for sale.

Current wording

Net interest expense increased $10.6 million and $19.5 million during the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2025 compared to the same periods in 2024. The increases were primarily due to the Company financing a larger investment in MSRs as well as inventory of loans held for sale and principal-only stripped MBS during 2025 as compared to 2024 and a decrease in interest income from cash and short-term investment due to a decrease in average cash balances, partially offset by increases in interest income from loans held for sale and earnings from custodial funds.

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Management fees decreased $176,000 during the quarter ended March 31, 2025 compared to the same quarter in 2024, due to decreases in PMT’s average shareholders’ equity which is the basis for the base management fees.

Current wording

Management fees decreased $264,000 and $440,000 during the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2025 compared to the same periods in 2024, due to decreases in PMT’s average shareholders’ equity which is the basis for the base management fees.

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Compensation expenses increased $35.6 million during the quarter ended March 31, 2025 compared to the same quarter in 2024. The increase was primarily due to an increase in head count and increased incentive compensation during the quarter ended March 31, 2025, reflecting higher loan production volume.

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June 30, 2025 compared to the same periods in 2024. The increases were primarily due to an increase in head count and increased incentive compensation during the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2025, reflecting higher loan production volume and higher return on equity.

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Loan origination expenses increased $13.5 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 compared to the same quarter in 2024. The increase was primarily due to higher origination volumes.

Current wording

Loan origination expenses increased $28.6 million and $42.1 million for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2025 compared to the same periods in 2024. The increases were primarily due to higher origination volumes.

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Technology expenses increased $4.2 million during the quarter ended March 31, 2025 compared to the same quarter in 2024. The increase was primarily due to increases in virtual desktop and cloud-related expenses.

Current wording

Technology expenses increased $6.6 million and $10.8 million during the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2025 compared to the same quarter in 2024. The increases were primarily due to increases in virtual desktop and cloud-related expenses.

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Servicing expenses increased $5.8 million during the quarter ended March 31, 2025 compared to the same quarter in 2024. The increase was primarily due to an increase in provision for losses on servicing advances resulting from higher delinquent loan balances during the quarter ended March 31, 2025 compared to the same quarter in 2024.

Current wording

Servicing expenses increased $5.4 million and $11.1 million during the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2025 compared to the same periods in 2024. The increases were primarily due to increases in provision for losses on servicing advances resulting from higher delinquent loan balances during the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2025 compared to the same periods in 2024.

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Marketing and advertising expenses increased $5.8 million during the quarter ended March 31, 2025 compared to the same quarter in 2024. The increase was primarily due to additional marketing expenses incurred as an Official Supporter of Team USA and increased marketing expenses for consumer direct lending.

Current wording

Marketing and advertising expenses increased $6.9 million and $12.7 million during the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2025 compared to the same periods in 2024. The increases were primarily due to additional marketing expenses incurred as an Official Supporter of Team USA and increased marketing expenses for consumer direct lending.

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Total assets decreased $2.2 billion from $26.1 billion at December 31, 2024 to $23.9 billion at March 31, 2025. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease of $1.1 billion in loans held for sale at fair value and a decrease of $1.2 billion of loans eligible for repurchase.

Current wording

Total assets decreased $1.9 billion from $26.1 billion at December 31, 2024 to $24.2 billion at June 30, 2025. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease of $1.3 billion in loans held for sale at fair value and a decrease of $1.2 billion of loans eligible for repurchase, partially offset by an increase of $786.7 million of mortgage servicing rights.

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Total liabilities decreased $2.3 billion from $22.3 billion at December 31, 2024 to $20.0 billion at March 31, 2025. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease of $1.1 billion in borrowings and a decrease of $1.2 billion in liability for loans eligible for repurchase. As a result of our decreased inventory financing requirements, our leverage ratios decreased during the quarter ended March 31, 2025 from December 31, 2024.

Current wording

Total liabilities decreased $2.1 billion from $22.3 billion at December 31, 2024 to $20.2 billion at June 30, 2025. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease of $838.0 million in borrowings and a decrease of $1.2 billion in liability for loans eligible for repurchase. As a result of our decreased inventory financing requirements, our leverage ratios decreased during the quarter ended June 30, 2025 from December 31, 2024.

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The net decrease in cash of $27.4 million during the quarter ended March 31, 2025 is discussed below.

Current wording

The net decrease in cash of $76.3 million during the six months ended June 30, 2025 is discussed below.

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Net cash provided by operating activities totaled $1.1 billion during quarter ended March 31, 2025 compared with net cash used in operating activities of $897.9 million during the same quarter in 2024. Our cash flows from operating activities are primarily influenced by changes in the levels of our inventory of mortgage loans held for sale as shown below:

Current wording

Net cash provided by operating activities totaled $934.6 million during the six months ended June 30, 2025 compared with net cash used in operating activities of $2.0 billion during the same period in 2024. Our cash flows from operating activities are primarily influenced by changes in the levels of our inventory of mortgage loans held for sale as shown below:

Previous wording

Net cash provided by investing activities during the quarter ended March 31, 2025 totaled $30.4 million, primarily due to $74.6 million in net settlement of derivative financial instruments used to hedge our investment in MSRs and $37.8 million in repayment of principal-only stripped mortgage-backed securities, partially offset by increases in $22.8 million in short-term investment and $51.6 million in margin deposits. Net cash used in investing activities during the quarter ended March 31, 2024 totaled $782.6 million, primarily due to $524.7 million in purchase of principal-only stripped MBS, $224.8 million in net settlement of derivative financial instruments used to hedge our investment in MSRs and a $38.7 million increase in margin deposits.

Current wording

Net cash used in investing activities during the six months ended June 30, 2025 totaled $127.0 million, primarily due to a $140.7 million increase in margin deposits. Net cash used in investing activities during the six months ended June 30, 2024 totaled $1.5 billion, primarily due to $935.4 million in purchase of principal-only stripped MBS, $391.5 million in net settlement of derivative financial instruments used to hedge our investment in MSRs and a $178.5 million increase in short-term investment.

Previous wording

Net cash used in financing activities totaled $1.1 billion during the quarter ended March 31, 2025, primarily due to a decrease of $1.1 billion in borrowings. The decrease in borrowings primarily reflects the decrease in inventory of loans held for sale. Net cash provided by financing activities totaled $1.7 billion during the quarter ended March 31, 2024, primarily due to an increase of $1.7 billion in borrowings. The increase in borrowings primarily reflects the increase in inventory of loans held for sale and our investment in MSRs.

Current wording

Net cash used in financing activities totaled $883.9 million during the six months ended June 30, 2025, primarily due to a decrease of $811.5 million in borrowings. The decrease in borrowings primarily reflects the decrease in inventory of loans held for sale. Net cash provided by financing activities totaled $3.2 billion during the six months ended June 30, 2024, primarily due to an increase of $3.2 billion in borrowings. The increase in borrowings primarily reflects the increase in inventory of loans held for sale and our investment in MSRs.

Previous wording

Secured debt facilities for MSRs and servicing advances take various forms. Fannie Mae MSRs, Ginnie Mae MSRs and servicing advances are pledged to special purpose entities, each of which may issue variable funding notes (“VFNs”) and term notes and term loans that are secured by such Ginnie Mae or Fannie Mae assets. Term notes are issued to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A of Securities Act and term loans are syndicated to banking entities, while the VFNs are sold to bank partners under agreements to repurchase. Freddie Mac MSRs are pledged to lenders under a bi-lateral loan and security agreement.

Current wording

Secured debt facilities for MSRs and servicing advances take various forms. Fannie Mae MSRs, Ginnie Mae MSRs and servicing advances may be pledged to special purpose entities, each of which may issue variable funding notes (“VFNs”) and term notes and term loans that are secured by such Ginnie Mae or Fannie Mae assets. Term notes are issued to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A of Securities Act and term loans are syndicated to banking entities, while the VFNs are sold to bank partners under agreements to repurchase. Freddie Mac MSRs are pledged to lenders under a bi-lateral loan and security agreement.

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On February 6, 2025, PFSI issued $850 million in 6.875% unsecured senior notes due in 2033 in a private placement to “qualified institutional buyers” under Rule 144A of the Securities Act.

Current wording

On May 1, 2025, PFSI issued $850 million in 6.875% unsecured senior notes due in 2032 in a private placement to “qualified institutional buyers” under Rule 144A of the Securities Act. On May 12, 2025, PFSI redeemed $650 million in 5.375% unsecured senior notes due in October, 2025. On June 20, 2025, PFSI, through its wholly-owned subsidiaries PNMAC, PLS and the Issuer Trust, redeemed $500 million in 4.25% Term Notes due in May 2027.

Previous wording

The differences between the average and maximum daily balances on our repurchase agreements reflect both the effect of increasing loan inventory levels during the quarter ended March 31, 2025 and the fluctuations throughout the periods of our inventory as we fund and pool mortgage loans for sale in guaranteed mortgage securitizations.

Current wording

The differences between the average and maximum daily balances on our repurchase agreements reflect both the effect of increasing loan inventory levels during the six months ended June 30, 2025 and the fluctuations throughout the periods of our inventory as we fund and pool mortgage loans for sale in guaranteed mortgage securitizations.

Previous wording

PLS is required to comply with financial and other restrictive covenants in certain financing agreements, as described further above in “Liquidity and Capital Resources”. As of March 31, 2025, we believe PLS was in compliance in all material respects with these covenants.

Current wording

described further above in “Liquidity and Capital Resources”. As of June 30, 2025, we believe PLS was in compliance in all material respects with these covenants.