loanDepot, Inc.
For the period ended Mar 31, 2025. Filed May 8, 2025.
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Mar 31, 2025 · Filed May 8, 2025
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Item 4. Controls and Procedures
| PART II. OTHER INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Item 1. Legal Proceedings | 48 |
| Item 1A. Risk Factors | 48 |
| Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds | 48 |
| Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities | 48 |
| Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures | 48 |
| Item 5. Other Information | 48 |
| Item 6. Exhibits | 49 |
| Signatures | 51 |
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
| March 31,2025 | December 31,2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| ASSETS · (Unaudited) | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $371,480 | $421,576 |
| Restricted cash | 74,247 | 105,645 |
| Loans held for sale, at fair value (includes $304,027 and $293,165 pledged to creditors in securitization trusts at March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively) | 2,765,417 | 2,603,735 |
| Loans held for investment, at fair value (pledged to creditors in a securitization trust) | 114,447 | 116,627 |
| Derivative assets, at fair value | 49,762 | 44,389 |
| Servicing rights, at fair value (includes $627,527 and $625,699 pledged to creditors in securitization trusts at March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively) | 1,621,494 | 1,633,661 |
| Trading securities, at fair value | 87,355 | 87,466 |
| Property and equipment, net | 60,192 | 61,079 |
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | 22,682 | 20,432 |
| Loans eligible for repurchase | 1,022,924 | 995,398 |
| Investments in joint ventures | 18,214 | 18,113 |
| Other assets | 208,500 | 235,907 |
| Total assets | $6,416,714 | $6,344,028 |
| LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | ||
| Warehouse and other lines of credit | $2,490,447 | $2,377,127 |
| Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities | 368,276 | 379,439 |
| Derivative liabilities, at fair value | 13,453 | 25,060 |
| Liability for loans eligible for repurchase | 1,022,924 | 995,398 |
| Operating lease liability | 34,821 | 33,190 |
| Debt obligations, net | 2,017,495 | 2,027,203 |
| Total liabilities | 5,947,416 | 5,837,417 |
| Commitments and contingencies (Note 15) | ||
| Class A common stock, $0.001 par value, 2,500,000,000 authorized, 110,239,920 and 104,363,823 issued at March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively | $110 | $104 |
| Class B common stock, $0.001 par value, 2,500,000,000 authorized, none issued at March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively | — | — |
| Class C common stock, $0.001 par value, 2,500,000,000 authorized, 126,392,121 and 131,432,929 issued at March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively | 126 | 131 |
| Class D common stock, $0.001 par value, 2,500,000,000 authorized, 97,026,671 and 97,026,671 issued at March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively | 97 | 97 |
| Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 50,000,000 authorized, none issued at March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively | — | — |
| Treasury stock at cost, 5,468,337 and 5,270,250 shares at March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively | (20,975) | (20,340) |
| Additional paid-in capital | 855,799 | 843,523 |
| Retained deficit | (573,591) | (550,623) |
| Noncontrolling interest | 207,732 | 233,719 |
| Total equity | 469,298 | 506,611 |
| Total liabilities and equity | $6,416,714 | $6,344,028 |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Dollars in thousands except per share amounts)
| Three Months EndedMarch 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| REVENUES: | ||
| Interest income | $35,070 | $30,925 |
| Interest expense | (31,762) | (31,666) |
| Net interest income (expense) | 3,308 | (741) |
| Gain on origination and sale of loans, net | 166,376 | 116,060 |
| Origination income, net | 25,858 | 13,606 |
| Servicing fee income | 104,278 | 124,059 |
| Change in fair value of servicing rights, net | (41,103) | (45,270) |
| Other income | 14,903 | 15,071 |
| Total net revenues | 273,620 | 222,785 |
| EXPENSES: | ||
| Personnel expense | 150,161 | 134,318 |
| Marketing and advertising expense | 38,250 | 28,354 |
| Direct origination expense | 21,954 | 18,171 |
| General and administrative expense | 44,132 | 57,746 |
| Occupancy expense | 4,295 | 5,110 |
| Depreciation and amortization | 7,666 | 9,443 |
| Servicing expense | 10,000 | 8,261 |
| Other interest expense | 43,265 | 46,547 |
| Total expenses | 319,723 | 307,950 |
| Loss before income taxes | (46,103) | (85,165) |
| Income tax benefit | (5,407) | (13,660) |
| Net loss | (40,696) | (71,505) |
| Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests | (18,800) | (37,250) |
| Net loss attributable to loanDepot, Inc. | $(21,896) | $(34,255) |
| Earnings (loss) per share: | ||
| Basic | $(0.11) | $(0.19) |
| Diluted | $(0.11) | $(0.19) |
| Weighted average shares outstanding: | ||
| Basic | 200,792,570 | 181,407,353 |
| Diluted | 200,792,570 | 324,679,090 |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY
| Common stock outstanding · Common stock $ · Treasury Shares · Additional paid-in capital · Retained Deficit · Non-controlling Interests · Total Equity | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class A · Class C · Class D · Class A · Class C · Class D | |||||||||||
| Balance at December 31, 2023 | 84,027,752 | 141,234,529 | 97,026,671 | $87 | $141 | $97 | $(16,493) | $821,055 | $(451,706) | $351,303 | $704,484 |
| Conversion-related deferred taxes and adjustments | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 92 | — | — | 92 |
| Net common stock issued under stock-based compensation plans | 709,082 | 264,860 | — | 1 | 1 | — | (423) | 369 | — | (370) | (422) |
| Forfeiture of dividend equivalents on unvested Class A RSUs | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 5 | 9 |
| Forfeiture of accrued distributions on unvested Class C shares | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| Stock-based compensation | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2,729 | — | 2,126 | 4,855 |
| Distributions for taxes on behalf of unitholders, net | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | (100) | (78) | (178) |
| Net loss | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | (34,255) | (37,250) | (71,505) |
| Balance at March 31, 2024 | 84,736,834 | 141,499,389 | 97,026,671 | $88 | $142 | $97 | $(16,916) | $824,245 | $(486,054) | $315,740 | $637,342 |
| Balance at December 31, 2024 | 99,093,573 | 131,432,929 | 97,026,671 | $104 | $131 | $97 | $(20,340) | $843,523 | $(550,623) | $233,719 | $506,611 |
| Conversion-related deferred taxes and adjustments | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 53 | — | — | 53 |
| Net common stock issued under stock-based compensation plans | 5,678,010 | (5,040,808) | — | 6 | (5) | — | (635) | 8,720 | — | (8,721) | (635) |
| Stock-based compensation | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3,503 | — | 2,213 | 5,716 |
| Distributions for taxes on behalf of unitholders, net | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | (1,072) | (679) | (1,751) |
| Net loss | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | (21,896) | (18,800) | (40,696) |
| Balance at March 31, 2025 | 104,771,583 | 126,392,121 | 97,026,671 | $110 | $126 | $97 | $(20,975) | $855,799 | $(573,591) | $207,732 | $469,298 |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
| Three Months EndedMarch 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES | ||
| Net loss | $(40,696) | $(71,505) |
| Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: | ||
| Depreciation and amortization expense | 7,666 | 9,443 |
| Amortization of operating lease right-of-use asset | 2,806 | 2,289 |
| Amortization of debt discount and debt issuance costs | 5,806 | 2,752 |
| Gain on origination and sale of loans | (150,750) | (65,671) |
| Fair value change in trading securities | (1,359) | 927 |
| Provision for loss obligation on sold loans and servicing rights | 351 | 1,713 |
| Deferred tax benefit | (6,598) | (13,660) |
| Fair value change in derivative assets | 5,138 | 41,020 |
| Fair value change in derivative liabilities | (11,607) | (73,729) |
| Fair value change in loans held for sale | (34,347) | 15,241 |
| Fair value change in loans held for investment | (958) | — |
| Fair value change in servicing rights | 59,803 | 7,817 |
| Stock-based compensation expense | 5,716 | 4,855 |
| Originations of loans | (5,049,308) | (4,502,323) |
| Proceeds from sales of loans | 5,255,275 | 4,448,838 |
| Proceeds from principal payments | 17,352 | 26,073 |
| Payments to investors for loan repurchases | (257,165) | (141,396) |
| Premium paid on derivatives | (10,510) | (11,501) |
| Disbursements from joint ventures | 466 | 3,320 |
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||
| Other changes in operating assets and liabilities | 23,029 | 36,974 |
| Net cash used in operating activities | (179,890) | (278,523) |
| CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES | ||
| Purchase of property and equipment | (6,796) | (4,764) |
| Proceeds from sale of servicing rights | 5,132 | 56,113 |
| Cash flows received on trading securities | 1,470 | 430 |
| Investments in joint ventures | (150) | — |
| Proceeds from principal payments on loans held for investment | 3,139 | — |
| Return of capital from joint ventures | — | 245 |
| Net cash flows provided by investing activities | 2,795 | 52,024 |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - CONTINUED
| Three Months EndedMarch 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES | ||
| Proceeds from borrowings on warehouse and other lines of credit | $3,648,611 | $4,251,674 |
| Repayment of borrowings on warehouse and other lines of credit | (3,535,291) | (4,129,112) |
| Proceeds from debt obligations | 340,815 | 605,572 |
| Payments on debt obligations | (349,817) | (565,321) |
| Payments of debt issuance costs | (6,007) | (2,819) |
| Treasury stock purchased to net settle and withhold taxes on vested shares | (635) | (423) |
| Dividends and shareholder distributions | (2,075) | (919) |
| Net cash provided by financing activities | 95,601 | 158,652 |
| Net change in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash | (81,494) | (67,847) |
| Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of the period | 527,221 | 745,856 |
| Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of the period | $445,727 | $678,009 |
| SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES: | ||
| Cash paid (received) during the period for: | ||
| Interest | $55,559 | $58,294 |
| Income taxes | $(178) | $17 |
| Supplemental disclosure of noncash investing and financing activities | ||
| Operating leases right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities | $5,061 | $288 |
| Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash reconciliation | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $371,480 | $603,663 |
| Restricted cash | 74,247 | 74,346 |
| Total cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash | $445,727 | $678,009 |
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
($ are in thousands, except per share amounts, or unless otherwise indicated)
NOTE 1 –DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements were prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, the statements do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation were included. The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2025 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2025. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Annual Report of loanDepot, Inc. on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 (“2024 Form 10-K”).
Nature of Operations
loanDepot, Inc. (together with its consolidated subsidiaries, the “Company”) was incorporated in Delaware on November 6, 2020 to facilitate the initial public offering (“IPO”) of its Class A common stock and related transactions in order to carry on the business of LD Holdings Group LLC (“LD Holdings”) and its consolidated subsidiaries. loanDepot, Inc.’s common stock began trading on the New York Stock Exchange on February 11, 2021 under the ticker symbol “LDI.” loanDepot, Inc. is a holding company and its sole material asset is its equity interest in LD Holdings.
The Company engages in the originating, financing, selling, and servicing of residential mortgage loans, and engages in title, escrow, and settlement services for mortgage loan transactions. The Company derives income primarily from gains on the origination and sale of loans to investors, from loan servicing, and from fees charged for settlement services related to the origination and sale of loans.
Cybersecurity Incident
In January 2024, the Company identified a cybersecurity incident in which an unauthorized third party gained access to certain sensitive personal information stored in the Company’s systems (the “Cybersecurity Incident”). The Company promptly took steps to contain and remediate the Cybersecurity Incident. Applicable regulators and individuals were notified, and credit monitoring and identity protection services were offered to those potentially impacted at no charge.
During the three months ended March 31, 2025, the Company recognized $0.8 million of professional expenses related to the Cybersecurity Incident. These cybersecurity related expenses are recognized in general and administrative expenses in the statements of operations. Refer to Note 15 - Commitments and Contingencies for additional information regarding the Cybersecurity Incident and related litigation. The Company maintains insurance coverage to limit its exposure to losses such as those related to the Cybersecurity Incident. The Company submitted claims to its insurers for reimbursement of some of the costs, expenses, and losses stemming from the Cybersecurity Incident. During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company received $15.0 million of reimbursements from its insurers and recorded an additional insurance receivable of $20.0 million that is expected to be received in 2025. No additional reimbursements are expected at this time.
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Our accounting policies are described below and in Note 1- Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, of our audited consolidated financial statements included in our 2024 Form 10-K.
Consolidation and Basis of Presentation
The Company's consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP as codified in the FASB’s Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”). In the opinion of management, the unaudited consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments of a normal recurring nature that are necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods presented. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year.
loanDepot, Inc. is a holding company, its sole material asset is its equity interest in LD Holdings and as the sole managing member of LD Holdings, loanDepot, Inc. indirectly operates and controls all of LD Holdings’ business and affairs. LD Holdings is also a holding company and has no material assets other than its equity interests in its direct subsidiaries consisting of a 99.99% ownership in loanDepot.com, LLC (“LDLLC”), the majority asset of the group, and 100% equity ownership in Artemis Management LLC (“ART”), LD Settlement Services, LLC (“LDSS”), mello Holdings, LLC (“Mello”), and mello Credit Strategies LLC (“MCS”). The financial results of LD Holdings and its subsidiaries are consolidated with loanDepot, Inc., and the consolidated net earnings or loss are allocated to noncontrolling interest to reflect the entitlement of certain members that still hold Class A holdings units in LD Holdings (“Holdco Units”) and Class C common stock of the Company, (“Continuing LLC Members”) as of the periods presented.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include all of the assets, liabilities, and results of operations of the Company and consolidated variable interest entities (“VIEs”) in which the Company is the primary beneficiary. VIEs are entities that have a total equity investment at risk that is insufficient to permit the entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support, whose equity investors at risk lack the ability to control the entity's activities, or is structured with non-substantive voting rights. The Company evaluates its associations with VIEs, both at inception and when there is a change in circumstance that requires reconsideration, to determine if the Company is the primary beneficiary and consolidation is required. A primary beneficiary is defined as a variable interest holder that has a controlling financial interest. A controlling financial interest requires both: (a) the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance, and (b) the obligation to absorb losses or receive benefits of a VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE. The Company has not provided financial or other support during the periods presented to any VIE that it was not previously contractually required to provide. Other entities that the Company does not consolidate, but for which it has significant influence over operating and financial policies, are accounted for using the equity method. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Certain items in prior periods were reclassified to conform to the current presentation. To conform to the current period presentation, fair value change in servicing rights on the consolidated statements of cash flow includes gains or losses on the sale of mortgage servicing rights (“MSRs”). Additionally, servicing income on the consolidated statements of operations now includes amounts earned on custodial accounts that were previously included as a reduction in interest expense.
The Company has evaluated subsequent events for recognition or disclosure through the date of this report and has not identified any recordable or disclosable events that were not already reported in these consolidated financial statements or notes thereto.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Management has made estimates in certain areas, including determining the fair value of loans held for sale (“LHFS”), loans held for investment (“LHFI”), servicing rights, derivative assets and derivative liabilities, trading securities, awards granted under the incentive equity plan, and determining the loan loss obligation on sold loans and MSRs. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Concentration of Risk
The Company has limited its concentration in credit risk for cash by maintaining deposits in several financial institutions, which may at times exceed amounts covered by insurance provided by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”). The Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts and believes it is not exposed to any significant credit risk related to cash.
Due to the nature of the mortgage lending industry, changes in interest rates may significantly impact revenue from originating mortgages and subsequent sales of loans to investors, which are the primary source of income for the Company.
The Company originates mortgage loans on property located throughout the United States, with loans originated for property located in California totaling approximately 17% of total loan originations for the three months ended March 31, 2025.
The Company sells mortgage loans to various third-party investors. Three investors accounted for 38%,14%, and 12% of the Company’s loan sales for the three months ended March 31, 2025. No other investors accounted for more than 5% of the loan sales for the three months ended March 31, 2025.
The Company funds loans through warehouse and other lines of credit. As of March 31, 2025,24% and 18% of the Company's warehouse lines were payable totwo separate lenders.
NOTE 2 –FAIR VALUE
The Company's consolidated financial statements include assets and liabilities that are measured based on their estimated fair values. Refer to Note 1 - Description of Business, Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies in the 2024 Form 10-K and below for information on the fair value hierarchy, valuation methodologies, and key inputs used to measure financial assets and liabilities recorded at fair value, as well as methods and assumptions used to estimate fair value disclosures for financial instruments not recorded at fair value in their entirety on a recurring basis.
Financial Statement Items Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
The following tables presents the Company’s assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis by fair value hierarchy as of the dates indicated.
| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair value through net income: | ||||
| Assets: | ||||
| Loans held for sale | $— | $2,765,417 | $— | $2,765,417 |
| Loans held for investment | — | 114,447 | — | 114,447 |
| Trading securities | — | 87,355 | — | 87,355 |
| Derivative assets: | ||||
| Interest rate lock commitments | — | — | 47,268 | 47,268 |
| Forward sale contracts | — | 908 | — | 908 |
| Interest rate swap futures | 1,586 | — | — | 1,586 |
| Servicing rights | — | — | 1,621,494 | 1,621,494 |
| Total assets at fair value | $1,586 | $2,968,127 | $1,668,762 | $4,638,475 |
| Liabilities: | ||||
| Derivative liabilities: | ||||
| Interest rate lock commitments | $— | $— | $1,297 | $1,297 |
| Forward sale contracts | — | 10,313 | — | 10,313 |
| Put options on treasuries | 1,843 | — | — | 1,843 |
| Servicing rights | — | — | 18,463 | 18,463 |
| Total liabilities at fair value | $1,843 | $10,313 | $19,760 | $31,916 |
| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair value through net income: | ||||
| Assets: | ||||
| Loans held for sale | $— | $2,603,735 | $— | $2,603,735 |
| Loans held for investment | — | 116,627 | — | 116,627 |
| Trading securities | — | 87,466 | — | 87,466 |
| Derivative assets: | ||||
| Interest rate lock commitments | — | — | 27,739 | 27,739 |
| Forward sale contracts | — | 16,650 | — | 16,650 |
| Servicing rights | — | — | 1,633,661 | 1,633,661 |
| Total assets at fair value | $— | $2,824,478 | $1,661,400 | $4,485,878 |
| Liabilities: | ||||
| Derivative liabilities: | ||||
| Interest rate lock commitments | $— | $— | $2,187 | $2,187 |
| Interest rate swap futures | 16,148 | — | — | 16,148 |
| Forward sale contracts | — | 896 | — | 896 |
| Put options on treasuries | 5,829 | — | — | 5,829 |
| Servicing rights | — | — | 18,151 | 18,151 |
| Total liabilities at fair value | $21,977 | $896 | $20,338 | $43,211 |
The following presents the changes in the Company’s assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3):
| IRLCs, net | Servicing Rights, net | |
|---|---|---|
| Balance at beginning of period | $25,552 | $1,615,510 |
| Total net gains (losses) included in: | ||
| Gain on origination and sale of loans, net: | ||
| Issuances and additions | 121,183 | 52,686 |
| Fallout | (19,844) | — |
| Transfers of IRLC to LHFS | (80,920) | — |
| Valuation changes in servicing rights, net(1) | — | (59,803) |
| Sales | — | (5,362) |
| Balance at end of period | $45,971 | $1,603,031 |
(1)The change in unrealized gains or losses relating to servicing rights still held at March 31, 2025 amounted to a net loss of $34.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025.
| IRLCs, net | Servicing Rights, net | |
|---|---|---|
| Balance at beginning of period | $47,940 | $1,985,718 |
| Total net gains (losses) included in: | ||
| Gain on origination and sale of loans, net: | ||
| Issuances and additions | 97,330 | 48,375 |
| Fallout | (20,869) | — |
| Transfers of IRLC to LHFS | (74,238) | — |
| Valuation changes in servicing rights, net(1) | — | (7,816) |
| Sales | — | (56,113) |
| Balance at end of period | $50,163 | $1,970,164 |
(1)The change in unrealized gains or losses relating to servicing rights that were still held at March 31, 2024, amounted to a net gain of $12.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024.
The following table presents quantitative information about the valuation techniques and unobservable inputs applied to Level 3 fair value measurements for financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
| March 31, 2025 · December 31, 2024 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unobservable Input · Range of inputs · Weighted Average(1) · Range of inputs · Weighted Average(1) | ||||||||
| IRLCs | ||||||||
| Pull-through rate | 0.1% | - | 99.9% | 74.8% | 0.1% | - | 99.9% | 75.2% |
| Servicing rights | ||||||||
| Discount rate(2) | 4.1% | - | 17.9% | 6.5% | 4.1% | - | 17.5% | 6.5% |
| Prepayment rate | 5.6% | - | 14.5% | 8.8% | 5.4% | - | 16.7% | 8.1% |
| Cost to service (per loan) | $73 | - | $127 | $97 | $73 | - | $129 | $96 |
(1)Weighted average inputs are based on the committed amounts for IRLCs and the UPB of the underlying loans for servicing rights.
(2)The Company estimates the fair value of MSRs using an option-adjusted spread (“OAS”) model, which projects MSR cash flows over multiple interest rate scenarios in conjunction with the Company’s prepayment model, and then discounts these cash flows at risk-adjusted rates.
Financial Statement Items Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis
The Company did not have any material assets or liabilities that were recorded at fair value on a nonrecurring basis as of March 31, 2025 or December 31, 2024.
Financial Statement Items Measured at Amortized Cost
The following table presents the carrying amount and estimated fair value of financial instruments included in the consolidated financial statements that are not recorded at fair value on a recurring or nonrecurring basis. The table excludes cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, loans eligible for repurchase, warehouse and other lines of credit, and secured debt facilities as these financial instruments are highly liquid or short-term in nature and as a result, their carrying amounts approximate fair value:
| March 31, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrying Amount | Estimated Fair Value | Carrying Amount | Estimated Fair Value | |
| Senior Notes | $815,626 | $729,828 | $812,122 | $779,872 |
| Other secured financings | $95,046 | $96,435 | $97,767 | $98,820 |
Fair value of the Company’s Senior Notes is estimated using quoted market prices and classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. Fair value of the Company’s other secured financings is estimated using quoted market prices and classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.
NOTE 3 –LOANS HELD FOR SALE, AT FAIR VALUE
The following table represents the unpaid principal balance of loans held for sale by product type of loan as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024:
| March 31,2025 · December 31,2024 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amount · % · Amount · % | |||||
| Conforming - fixed | $1,167,078 | 43% | $1,185,638 | 46% | |
| Conforming - ARM | 49,514 | 2 | 41,661 | 2 | |
| Government - fixed | 984,313 | 36 | 986,799 | 38 | |
| Government - ARM | 46,907 | 2 | 36,330 | 1 | |
| Other - residential mortgage loans | 415,181 | 15 | 288,480 | 11 | |
| HELOC | 60,972 | 2 | 58,849 | 2 | |
| Total | 2,723,965 | 100% | 2,597,757 | 100% | |
| Fair value adjustment | 41,452 | 5,978 | |||
| Loans held for sale, at fair value | $2,765,417 | $2,603,735 | |||
A summary of the changes in the balance of loans held for sale is as follows:
| Three Months EndedMarch 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| Balance at beginning of period | $2,603,735 | $2,132,880 |
| Origination and purchase of loans | 5,049,308 | 4,502,323 |
| Sales | (5,157,212) | (4,431,543) |
| Repurchases | 252,591 | 137,712 |
| Principal payments | (17,352) | (26,073) |
| Fair value gain (loss) | 34,347 | (15,241) |
| Balance at end of period | $2,765,417 | $2,300,058 |
Gain on origination and sale of loans, net is comprised of the following components:
| Three Months EndedMarch 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| Premium from loan sales | $8,208 | $20,195 |
| Servicing rights additions | 52,686 | 48,375 |
| Unrealized (losses) gains from derivative assets and liabilities | (18,474) | 66,209 |
| Realized gains (losses) from derivative assets and liabilities | 9,174 | (63,238) |
| Discount points, rebates and lender paid costs | 80,681 | 60,338 |
| Fair value gain (loss) | 34,347 | (15,241) |
| Provision for loan loss obligation for loans sold | (246) | (578) |
| Total gain on origination and sale of loans, net | $166,376 | $116,060 |
The following table summarizes the difference between the aggregate fair value and the aggregate unpaid principal balance for loans held for sale.
| March 31, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair value | UPB | Difference | Fair value | UPB | Difference | |
| Current through 89 days delinquent | $2,751,461 | $2,708,487 | $42,974 | $2,582,937 | $2,574,623 | $8,314 |
| 90+ days delinquent(1) | 13,956 | 15,478 | (1,522) | 20,798 | 23,134 | (2,336) |
| Total | $2,765,417 | $2,723,965 | $41,452 | $2,603,735 | $2,597,757 | $5,978 |
(1) 90+ days delinquent loans are on non-accrual status.
NOTE 4 –LOANS HELD FOR INVESTMENT, AT FAIR VALUE
In April 2024, the Company executed a securitization of a pool of approximately $150.0 million of fixed-rate and adjustable-rate, performing, re-performing and non-performing residential mortgage loans that was recorded as a secured borrowing in which the loans remained on the consolidated balance sheet as loans held for investment, at fair value.
A summary of the changes in the balance of loans held for investment is as follows:
| Three Months EndedMarch 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| Balance at beginning of period | $116,627 | $— |
| Principal payments | (3,138) | — |
| Fair value gain | 958 | — |
| Balance at end of period | $114,447 | $— |
The following table summarizes the difference between the aggregate fair value and the aggregate unpaid principal balance for loans held for investment.
| March 31, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair value | UPB | Difference | Fair value | UPB | Difference | |
| Current through 89 days delinquent | $108,238 | $131,574 | $(23,336) | $111,010 | $135,335 | $(24,325) |
| 90+ days delinquent(1) | 6,209 | 8,223 | (2,014) | 5,617 | 7,600 | (1,983) |
| Total | $114,447 | $139,797 | $(25,350) | $116,627 | $142,935 | $(26,308) |
(1) 90+ days delinquent loans are on non-accrual status.
Income from loans held for investment is included in other income on the consolidated statement of operations, and includes $1.5 million of interest income and $1.0 million of fair value gain for the three months ended March 31, 2025.
NOTE 5 –SERVICING RIGHTS, AT FAIR VALUE
The outstanding principal balance of the servicing portfolio was comprised of the following:
| March 31,2025 | December 31,2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| Agency | $64,795,351 | $65,092,009 |
| Government | 40,523,662 | 39,909,978 |
| Other | 11,285,140 | 10,969,997 |
| Total servicing portfolio | $116,604,153 | $115,971,984 |
A summary of the changes in the balance of servicing rights, net of servicing rights liability is as follows:
| Three Months EndedMarch 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| Balance at beginning of period | $1,615,510 | $1,985,718 |
| Servicing rights additions | 52,686 | 48,375 |
| Sales proceeds, net | (5,362) | (56,113) |
| Changes in fair value: | ||
| Due to changes in valuation inputs or assumptions | (23,689) | 28,244 |
| Due to collection/realization of cash flows | (36,176) | (35,999) |
| Realized gains (losses) on sales of servicing rights(1) | 62 | (61) |
| Total changes in fair value | (59,803) | (7,816) |
| Balance at end of period(2) | $1,603,031 | $1,970,164 |
(1)Includes realized MSR sale gain and broker fees.
(2)Servicing assets of $1.6 billion and $2.0 billion, respectively, for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, are presented net of servicing liabilities of $18.5 million and $15.8 million, respectively.
The following is a summary of the components of loan servicing fee income as reported in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations:
| Three Months EndedMarch 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| Contractual servicing fees | $81,969 | $95,735 |
| Late, ancillary and other fees | 22,309 | 28,324 |
| Servicing fee income | $104,278 | $124,059 |
The following is a summary of the components of change in fair value of servicing rights, net of hedge as reported in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations:
| Three Months EndedMarch 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| Changes in fair value: | ||
| Due to collection/realization of cash flows | $(36,176) | $(35,999) |
| Due to changes in valuation inputs or assumptions | (23,689) | 28,244 |
| Realized gain on sale of servicing rights | 62 | 44 |
| Net gain (loss) from derivatives hedging servicing rights | 18,804 | (36,319) |
| Valuation changes in servicing rights, net of hedging gains and losses | (4,823) | (8,031) |
| Other realized losses on sales of servicing rights (1) | (104) | (1,240) |
| Changes in fair value of servicing rights, net | $(41,103) | $(45,270) |
(1)Includes the (provision) recovery for estimated losses and broker fees on MSR sales.
The table below illustrates hypothetical changes in fair values of servicing rights, caused by assumed immediate changes to key assumptions that are used to determine fair value.
| March 31,2025 | December 31,2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fair Value of Servicing Rights, net | $1,603,031 | $1,615,510 |
| Change in Fair Value from adverse changes: | ||
| Discount Rate: | ||
| Increase 1% | (61,978) | (62,832) |
| Increase 2% | (120,196) | (122,064) |
| Cost of Servicing: | ||
| Increase 10% | (17,685) | (17,403) |
| Increase 20% | (35,430) | (34,857) |
| Prepayment Speed: | ||
| Increase 10% | (19,417) | (16,609) |
| Increase 20% | (37,931) | (32,518) |
Sensitivities are hypothetical changes in fair value and cannot be extrapolated because the relationship of changes in assumptions to changes in fair value may not be linear. Also, the effect of a variation in a particular assumption is calculated without changing any other assumption, whereas a change in one factor may result in changes to another. Accordingly, no assurance can be given that actual results would be consistent with the results of these estimates. As a result, actual future changes in servicing rights values may differ significantly from those displayed above.
NOTE 6 –DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES
Derivative instruments utilized by the Company primarily include interest rate lock commitments, forward sale contracts, mortgage-backed securities (“MBS”) put options, put options on treasuries, and interest rate swap futures. Derivative financial instruments are recognized as assets or liabilities and are measured at fair value. The Company accounts for derivatives as free-standing derivatives and does not designate any derivative financial instruments for hedge accounting. All derivative financial instruments are recognized on the consolidated balance sheets at fair value with changes in the fair values being reported in current period earnings. The Company does not use derivative financial instruments for purposes other than in support of its risk management activities. Refer to Note 1- Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Note 2- Fair Value for further details on derivatives in the 2024 Form 10-K.
The following summarizes the Company’s outstanding derivative instruments:
| Fair Value | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notional · Balance Sheet Location · Asset · Liability | |||||||
| March 31, 2025: | |||||||
| Interest rate lock commitments | $2,114,076 | Derivative asset, at fair value | $47,268 | $— | |||
| Interest rate lock commitments | 381,657 | Derivative liabilities, at fair value | — | 1,297 | |||
| Forward sale contracts | 245,116 | Derivative asset, at fair value | 908 | — | |||
| Forward sale contracts | 2,317,955 | Derivative liabilities, at fair value | — | 10,313 | |||
| Put options on treasuries | 6,450 | Derivative asset, at fair value | — | — | |||
| Put options on treasuries | — | Derivative liabilities, at fair value | — | 1,843 | |||
| Interest rate swap futures | 3,183 | Derivative asset, at fair value | 1,586 | — | |||
| Interest rate swap futures | — | Derivative liabilities, at fair value | — | — | |||
| Total derivative financial instruments | $49,762 | $13,453 | |||||
| Fair Value | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notional · Balance Sheet Location · Asset · Liability | |||||||
| December 31, 2024: | |||||||
| Interest rate lock commitments | $1,424,965 | Derivative asset, at fair value | $27,739 | $— | |||
| Interest rate lock commitments | 370,092 | Derivative liabilities, at fair value | — | 2,187 | |||
| Forward sale contracts | 2,070,542 | Derivative asset, at fair value | 16,650 | — | |||
| Forward sale contracts | 29,567 | Derivative liabilities, at fair value | — | 896 | |||
| Put options on treasuries | — | Derivative asset, at fair value | — | — | |||
| Put options on treasuries | 2,878 | Derivative liabilities, at fair value | — | 5,829 | |||
| Interest rate swap futures | — | Derivative asset, at fair value | — | — | |||
| Interest rate swap futures | 2,075 | Derivative liabilities, at fair value | — | 16,148 | |||
| Total derivative financial instruments | $44,389 | $25,060 | |||||
Because many of the Company’s current derivative agreements are not exchange-traded, the Company is exposed to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the counterparty to the agreements. The Company controls this risk through credit monitoring procedures including financial analysis, dollar limits and other monitoring procedures. The notional amount of the contracts does not represent the Company’s exposure to credit loss.
The following summarizes the realized and unrealized net gains or losses on derivative financial instruments and the consolidated statements of operations line items where such gains and losses are included:
| Three Months EndedMarch 31, | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derivative instrument · Statements of Operations Location · 2025 · 2024 | ||||
| Interest rate lock commitments, net | Gain on origination and sale of loans, net | $20,419 | $2,223 | |
| Forward sale contracts | Gain on origination and sale of loans, net | (26,830) | 3,461 | |
| Interest rate swap futures | Gain on origination and sale of loans, net | (7,404) | (2,719) | |
| Put options | Gain on origination and sale of loans, net | 4,515 | 6 | |
| Forward sale contracts | Change in fair value of servicing rights, net | 4,704 | (6,555) | |
| Interest rate swap futures | Change in fair value of servicing rights, net | 12,635 | (22,616) | |
| Put options | Change in fair value of servicing rights, net | 1,465 | (7,148) | |
| Total realized and unrealized gains (losses) on derivative financial instruments | $9,504 | $(33,348) | ||
NOTE 7 –BALANCE SHEET NETTING
The Company has entered into agreements with counterparties, which include netting arrangements whereby the counterparties are entitled to settle their positions on a net basis. In certain circumstances, the Company is required to provide certain counterparties financial instruments and cash collateral against derivative financial instruments, warehouse and other lines of credit, or debt obligations. Cash collateral is held in margin accounts and included in restricted cash on the Company's consolidated balance sheets.
The table below represents financial assets and liabilities that are subject to master netting arrangements or similar agreements categorized by financial instrument, together with corresponding financial instruments and corresponding collateral received or pledged. In circumstances where right of set off criteria is met, the related asset and liability are presented in a net position on the consolidated balance sheets. Warehouse and other lines of credit and secured debt obligations were secured by financial instruments and cash collateral with fair values that exceeded the liability amount recorded on the consolidated balance sheets as of March 31, 2025, and December 31, 2024, respectively. Refer to Note 9 – Warehouse and Other Lines of Credit for further details on cash collateral requirements.
| Gross amounts recognized · Gross amounts offset in consolidated balance sheet · Net amounts presented in consolidated balance sheet · Gross amounts not offset in consolidated balance sheet · Net amount | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial instruments · Cash collateral | ||||||
| Assets: | ||||||
| Forward sale contracts | $3,158 | $(2,250) | $908 | $— | $— | $908 |
| Interest rate swap futures | 1,586 | — | 1,586 | — | — | 1,586 |
| Total Assets | $4,744 | $(2,250) | $2,494 | $— | $— | $2,494 |
| Liabilities: | ||||||
| Forward sale contracts | $12,563 | $(2,250) | $10,313 | $— | $(6,905) | $3,408 |
| Put options on treasuries | 1,843 | — | 1,843 | — | (1,843) | — |
| Warehouse and other lines of credit | 2,490,447 | — | 2,490,447 | (2,490,447) | — | — |
| Secured debt obligations (1) | 1,215,227 | — | 1,215,227 | (1,215,227) | — | — |
| Total liabilities | $3,720,080 | $(2,250) | $3,717,830 | $(3,705,674) | $(8,748) | $3,408 |
(1)Secured debt obligations as of March 31, 2025 included secured credit facilities, Term Notes, and other secured financings.
| Gross amounts recognized · Gross amounts offset in consolidated balance sheets · Net amounts presented in consolidated balance sheets · Gross amounts not offset in consolidated balance sheets · Net amount | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial instruments · Cash collateral | ||||||
| Assets: | ||||||
| Forward sale contracts | $30,547 | $(13,897) | $16,650 | $— | $(10,179) | $6,471 |
| Total assets | $30,547 | $(13,897) | $16,650 | $— | $(10,179) | $6,471 |
| Liabilities: | ||||||
| Forward sale contracts | $14,793 | $(13,897) | $896 | $— | $(802) | $94 |
| Put options on treasuries | 5,829 | — | 5,829 | — | (5,829) | — |
| Interest rate swap futures | 16,148 | — | 16,148 | — | (16,148) | — |
| Warehouse and other lines of credit | 2,377,127 | — | 2,377,127 | (2,377,127) | — | — |
| Secured debt obligations (1) | 1,216,454 | — | 1,216,454 | (1,216,454) | — | — |
| Total liabilities | $3,630,351 | $(13,897) | $3,616,454 | $(3,593,581) | $(22,779) | $94 |
(1)Secured debt obligations as of December 31, 2024 included secured credit facilities and Term Notes.
NOTE 8 –VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES
The Company evaluates its involvement with entities to determine if these entities meet the definition of a VIE and whether the Company is the primary beneficiary and should consolidate the VIE. The Company did not provide any non-contractual financial support to VIEs for the three months ended March 31, 2025, and year ended December 31, 2024.
Consolidated VIEs
LD Holdings
The Company is a holding company with its sole material asset being its equity interest in LD Holdings. As the sole managing member of LD Holdings, the Company indirectly operates and controls all of LD Holdings’ business and affairs. LD Holdings is considered a VIE and the financial results of LD Holdings and its subsidiaries are consolidated. A portion of net earnings or loss is allocated to noncontrolling interest to reflect the entitlement of the Continuing LLC Members. Refer to Note 11 – Equity for further details.
Securitization and Special Purpose Entities (“SPEs”)
The Company consolidates securitization facilities that finance mortgage loans held for sale and mortgage loans held for investment, as well as SPEs established as trusts to finance mortgage servicing rights and servicing advance receivables. Assets are transferred to a securitization or trust, which issues beneficial interests collateralized by the transferred assets, entitling the investors to specified cash flows. The Company may retain beneficial interests in the transferred assets and also holds conditional repurchase options specific to these securitizations that allow it to repurchase assets from the securitization entity. The Company’s economic exposure to loss from outstanding third-party financing is generally limited to the carrying value of the assets financed. The Company has retained risks in the securitizations including customary representations and warranties. For securitization facilities, the Company, as seller, has an option to prepay and redeem outstanding classes of issued notes after a set period of time. The Company’s exposure to these entities is primarily through its role as seller, servicer, and administrator. Servicing functions include, but are not limited to, general collection activity, preparing and furnishing statements, and loss mitigation efforts including repossession and sale of collateral.
Retained interests
In April 2024, the Company completed a transfer and securitization of a pool of performing, re-performing and non-performing residential mortgage loans. Pursuant to the credit risk retention requirements, mello Credit Strategies LLC, as sponsor, is required to retain at least a 5% economic interest in the credit risk of the assets collateralizing this securitization transaction. On the closing date, MCS and its wholly owned subsidiary retained a horizontal residual interest in the MMCA 2024-SD1 securitization comprised of the Class B notes and Trust Certificate. The Company determined that MCS is considered to be the primary beneficiary of the VIE as it retains all the risk and reward from the residual interest, and, therefore, the securitization trust is required to be consolidated. As of March 31, 2025, the remaining principal balance of loans transferred to the securitization trust was $139.8 million of which $8.2 million was 90 days or more past due.
The table below presents a summary of the carrying value and balance sheet classification of assets and liabilities in the Company’s securitization and SPE VIEs.
| March 31,2025 | December 31,2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| Assets | ||
| Loans held for sale, at fair value | $304,027 | $293,165 |
| Loans held for investment, at fair value | 114,447 | 116,627 |
| Restricted cash | 3,894 | 10,794 |
| Servicing rights, at fair value | 627,527 | 625,699 |
| Other assets | 79,657 | 76,471 |
| Total | $1,129,552 | $1,122,756 |
| Liabilities | ||
| Warehouse and other lines of credit | $300,000 | $300,000 |
| Debt obligations, net: | ||
| MSR facilities | 198,863 | 193,800 |
| Servicing advance facilities | 57,136 | 72,530 |
| Term Notes | 200,000 | 200,000 |
| Other secured financings | 95,046 | 97,767 |
| Total | $851,045 | $864,097 |
Non-Consolidated VIEs
The nature, purpose, and activities of non-consolidated VIEs currently encompass the Company’s investments in retained interests from securitizations and joint ventures. The table below presents a summary of the nonconsolidated VIEs for which the Company holds variable interests.
| Carrying value · Maximum exposure to loss · Total assets in VIEs | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assets · Liabilities | ||||
| Retained interests | $87,355 | $— | $87,355 | $2,049,124 |
| Investments in joint ventures | 18,214 | — | 18,214 | 13,448 |
| Total | $105,569 | $— | $105,569 | |
| Carrying value · Maximum exposure to loss · Total assets in VIEs | ||||
| Assets · Liabilities | ||||
| Retained interests | $87,466 | $— | $87,466 | $2,078,478 |
| Investments in joint ventures | 18,113 | — | 18,113 | 15,880 |
| Total | $105,579 | $— | $105,579 | |
Retained interests
In 2022 and 2021, the Company completed the sale and securitization of non-owner occupied residential mortgage loans. Pursuant to the credit risk retention requirements, the Company, as sponsor, is required to retain at least a 5% economic interest in the credit risk of the assets collateralizing the securitization transactions. The retained interests represent a variable interest in the securitizations. The Company determined it was not the primary beneficiary of the VIE. The Company’s continuing involvement is limited to customary servicing obligations as servicer and servicing administrator associated with retained servicing rights and the receipt of principal and interest associated with the retained interests. The investors and the securitization trusts have no recourse to the Company’s assets; holders of the securities issued by each trust can look only to the loans owned by the trust for payment. The retained interests held by the Company are subject principally to the credit risk stemming from the underlying transferred loans. The securitization trusts used to effect these transactions are variable interest entities that the Company does not consolidate. The Company remeasures the carrying value of its retained interests at each reporting date to reflect their current fair value which is included in trading securities, at fair value on the consolidated balance sheets, with corresponding gains or losses included in other income on the consolidated statements of operations. As of March 31, 2025, the remaining principal balance of loans transferred to these securitization trusts was $2.0 billion of which $4.9 million was 90 days or more past due.
Investments in joint ventures
The Company’s joint ventures include investments with home builders, real estate brokers, and commercial real estate companies to provide loan origination services and real estate settlement services to customers referred by the Company’s joint venture partners. The Company is generally not determined to be the primary beneficiary in its joint venture VIEs because it does not have the power, through voting rights or similar rights, to direct the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of the VIE. The Company’s pro rata share of net earnings of joint ventures was $1.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and $2.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024, and is included in other income in the consolidated statements of operations.
NOTE 9 –WAREHOUSE AND OTHER LINES OF CREDIT
At March 31, 2025, the Company was a party tonine revolving lines of credit with lenders providing $3.7 billion of warehouse and securitization facilities. The facilities are used to fund, and are secured by, residential mortgage loans held for sale. The facilities are repaid using proceeds from the sale of loans. Interest is generally payable monthly in arrears or on the repurchase date of a loan, and outstanding principal is payable upon receipt of loan sale proceeds or on the repurchase date of a loan. Outstanding principal related to a particular loan must also be repaid after the expiration of a contractual period of time or, if applicable, upon the occurrence of certain events of default with respect to the underlying loan. Interest expense is recorded to interest expense on the consolidated statements of operations. The base interest rates on the facilities bear interest at a derivative of the secured overnight financing rate (“SOFR”), plus a margin. Some of the facilities carry additional fees charged on the total line amount, commitment fees charged on the committed portion of the line, and non-usage fees charged when monthly usage falls below a certain utilization percentage. As of March 31, 2025, the interest rate was comprised of the applicable base rate plus a spread ranging from 1.50% to 2.25%. The base interest rate for warehouse facilities is subject to increase based upon the characteristics of the underlying loans collateralizing the lines of credit, including, but not limited to product type and number of days held for sale. The warehouse lines have maturities staggered from September 2025 through September 2026. As of March 31, 2025, there wasone securitization facility with an originaltwo year term scheduled to expire in 2026. All other warehouse lines and other lines of credit are subject to renewal based on an annual credit review conducted by the lender.
Certain warehouse line lenders require the Company to maintain cash accounts with minimum required balances at all times. As of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the Company had posted a total of $8.7 million and $15.6 million, respectively, of restricted cash as collateral with our warehouse lenders and securitization facilities of which $4.8 million were the minimum required balances.
Under the terms of these warehouse lines, the Company is required to maintain various covenants. As of March 31, 2025, the Company was in compliance with all covenants under the warehouse lines.
Securitization Facilities
In September 2024, in connection with the termination of a securitization facility issued in 2021, the Company issued notes and a class of owner trust certificates through an additional securitization facility (“2024-1 Securitization Facility”) backed by a revolving warehouse line of credit. The 2024-1 Securitization Facility is secured by first-lien, fixed-rate or adjustable-rate, residential mortgage loans originated in accordance with the criteria of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac for the purchase of mortgage loans or in accordance with the criteria of Ginnie Mae for the guarantee of securities backed by mortgage loans. The 2024-1 Securitization Facility issued $300.0 million in notes that bear interest at SOFR, plus a margin. The 2024-1 Securitization Facility will terminate on the earlier of (i) thetwo-year anniversary of the initial purchase date, (ii) the Company exercising its right to optional prepayment in full, or (iii) the date of the occurrence and continuance of an event of default.
The following table presents information on warehouse and securitization facilities and the outstanding balance as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024:
| Outstanding Balance | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Committed Amount | Uncommitted Amount | Total Facility Amount | Expiration Date | March 31,2025 | December 31,2024 | |
| Facility 1(1) | $400,000 | $600,000 | $1,000,000 | 9/23/2025 | $596,587 | $504,332 |
| Facility 2(1) | 1,000 | 299,000 | 300,000 | 9/22/2025 | 276,618 | 201,735 |
| Facility 3(3) | — | 225,000 | 225,000 | 4/15/2025 | 166,107 | 136,222 |
| Facility 4 | — | 175,000 | 175,000 | 10/29/2025 | 140,913 | 91,160 |
| Facility 5(1) | — | 200,000 | 200,000 | N/A | — | 332 |
| Facility 6 | — | 300,000 | 300,000 | 9/19/2025 | 246,798 | 276,799 |
| Facility 7(2) | 300,000 | — | 300,000 | 9/25/2026 | 300,000 | 300,000 |
| Facility 8 | 250,000 | 350,000 | 600,000 | 11/13/2025 | 455,973 | 400,703 |
| Facility 9(1) | — | 600,000 | 600,000 | 10/30/2025 | 307,451 | 465,844 |
| Total | $951,000 | $2,749,000 | $3,700,000 | $2,490,447 | $2,377,127 | |
(1)In addition to the warehouse line, the lender provides a separate gestation facility to finance recently sold MBS up to the MBS settlement date.
(2)Securitization backed by a revolving warehouse facility to finance newly originated first-lien fixed and adjustable rate mortgage loans.
(3)In April 2025, the maturity date was extended to April 2026.
The following table presents information on borrowings under warehouse and securitization facilities:
| Three Months EndedMarch 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| Maximum outstanding balance during the period | $2,490,447 | $2,070,875 |
| Average balance outstanding during the period | 1,839,404 | 1,625,164 |
| Collateral pledged (loans held for sale) | 2,709,524 | 2,181,270 |
| Weighted average interest rate during the period | 6.40% | 7.24% |
NOTE 10 –DEBT OBLIGATIONS
The following table presents the outstanding debt as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024:
| March 31,2025 | December 31,2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| Secured debt obligations, net: | ||
| Secured credit facilities | ||
| MSR facilities | $768,503 | $762,319 |
| Securities financing facilities | 81,184 | 82,465 |
| Servicing advance facilities | 57,136 | 72,530 |
| Total secured credit facilities | 906,823 | 917,314 |
| Term Notes | 200,000 | 200,000 |
| Other secured financings | 95,046 | 97,767 |
| Total secured debt obligations, net | 1,201,869 | 1,215,081 |
| Other debt obligations, net: | ||
| Senior Notes | 815,626 | 812,122 |
| Total debt obligations, net | $2,017,495 | $2,027,203 |
Certain of the Company’s secured debt obligations require us to satisfy financial covenants, including minimum levels of profitability, tangible net worth, liquidity, and maximum levels of consolidated leverage. The Company was in compliance with all such financial covenants as of March 31, 2025.
Secured Credit Facilities
Secured credit facilities are revolving facilities collateralized by MSRs, trading securities, and servicing advances.
MSR Facilities
In August 2017, the Company established the GMSR Trust to finance its Ginnie Mae mortgage servicing rights through the issuance of variable or term funding notes. Both are secured by participation certificates representing beneficial interests in Ginnie Mae mortgage servicing rights held by the GMSR Trust with a fair value of $627.5 million as of March 31, 2025. As of March 31, 2025 there were $200 million in Term Notes outstanding. In January 2024, the Company secured a new facility to issue variable funding notes that accrue interest at SOFR plus a margin per annum, providing $250.0 million in borrowing capacity and extending their maturity to July 2026. As of March 31, 2025, the Company had $202.0 million in outstanding variable funding notes and $3.1 million in unamortized deferred financial costs.
In January 2025, the Company entered into a credit facility agreement to provide for $400.0 million in borrowing capacity to replace a previous credit facility that was originally entered into in December of 2021. This facility is secured by Freddie Mac mortgage servicing rights with a fair value of $488.6 million as of March 31, 2025. This facility bears interest at SOFR, plus a margin per annum and matures in January 2027. At March 31, 2025, there was $318.2 million outstanding on this facility and $1.9 million in unamortized deferred financing costs.
In January 2022, the Company entered into a credit facility agreement. The agreement was amended in July 2024 to provide for $450.0 million in borrowing capacity. The facility is secured by Fannie Mae mortgage servicing rights with a fair value of $416.8 million as of March 31, 2025. The facility bears interest at SOFR, plus a margin per annum and matures in January 2026. At March 31, 2025, there was $253.5 million outstanding on this facility and $0.1 million in unamortized deferred financing costs.
Securities Financing Facilities
The Company has entered into master repurchase agreements to finance retained interest securities related to its securitizations. The securities financing facilities have an advance rate between 50% and 85% based on classes of the securities and accrue interest at a rate of 90-day SOFR, plus a margin. The securities financing facilities are secured by the trading securities, which represent retained interests in the credit risk of the assets collateralizing certain securitization transactions. As of March 31, 2025, the trading securities had a fair value of $87.4 million on the consolidated balance sheets and there were $81.2 million in securities financing facilities outstanding.
Servicing Advance Facilities
In September 2020, the Company, through its indirect-wholly owned subsidiary loanDepot Agency Advance Receivables Trust (the “Advance Receivables Trust”), entered into a variable funding note facility for the financing of servicing advance receivables with respect to residential mortgage loans serviced by it on behalf of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Pursuant to an indenture, the Advance Receivables Trust can issue up to $100.0 million in variable funding notes (the “2020-VF1 Notes”). The 2020-VF1 Notes accrue interest at SOFR plus a margin per annum. In September 2024, the 2020-VF1 Notes were extended to mature in September 2025 (unless earlier redeemed in accordance with their terms). At March 31, 2025, there was $20.1 million in 2020-VF1 Notes outstanding, with pledged servicing advances of $24.4 million.
In November 2021, the Company, through the GMSR Trust, issued variable funding notes secured by principal and interest advance receivables and servicing advance receivables related to residential mortgage loans serviced on behalf of Ginnie Mae. These variable funding notes bear interest at SOFR plus a margin per annum and were scheduled to mature in January 2024. In January 2024, the Company secured a new facility to issue up to$250.0 million invariable funding notes and to extend their maturity to July 2026. As of March 31, 2025, there was $37.0 million outstanding on the variable funding notes, with pledged servicing advances of $55.3 million.
Term Notes
In October 2018, the Company, through the GMSR Trust issued the Series 2018-GT1 Term Notes (“Term Notes”). In September 2023, the Term Notes were extended to mature in October 2025 and accrue interest at SOFR plus a margin per annum. At March 31, 2025, there were $200.0 million in Term Notes outstanding andno unamortized deferred financing costs.
Other Secured Financings
In April 2024, the Company executed a securitization of a pool of approximately $150.0 million fixed-rate and adjustable-rate, performing, re-performing and non-performing residential mortgage loans, whereby the loans were transferred to statutory trust MMCA 2024-SD1. The Company evaluated the sale of loans according to ASC 860 - Transfers and Servicing and determined that the transaction does not qualify for sale treatment. As a result, the securitization was recorded as a secured borrowing in which the loans remain on the consolidated balance sheet as loans held for investment, at fair value and the securitization debt is also recognized on the consolidated balance sheet in debt obligations, net. The secured financing is collateralized by and indexed to the pool of residential mortgage loans held by a VIE. As of March 31, 2025, there was $95.0 million outstanding in other secured financings, net of $7.1 million in debt discount and $1.1 million in unamortized deferred financing costs.
Senior Notes
In October 2020, the Company issued $500.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.50% unsecured senior notes due 2025, (the “2025 Senior Notes”). The 2025 Senior Notes will mature on November 1, 2025. Interest on the 2025 Senior Notes accrues at a rate of 6.50% per annum, payable semi-annually in arrears on May 1 and November 1 of each year. The Company may redeem the 2025 Senior Notes, in whole or in part, at various redemption prices. In June 2024, the Company completed an offer to exchange any and all of the outstanding 2025 Senior Notes for newly issued Senior Secured Notes due November 2027 (the “2027 Senior Notes”). The offer was an exchange for a mixed consideration of $1,100 in cash and principal amount of 2027 Senior Notes for each $1,000 principal amount of 2025 Senior Notes tendered at or prior to the expiration date. At the time of expiration, the Company repurchased $478.0 million of 2025 Senior Notes in exchange for $340.6 million of 2027 Senior Notes and cash of $185.0 million resulting in a loss on extinguishment of debt of $5.7 million. Interest on the 2027 Senior Notes accrues at a rate of 8.750% per annum, payable semi-annually in arrears on May 1 and November 1 of each year. The Company may redeem the 2027 Senior Notes, in whole or in part, at various redemption prices. The 2027 Senior Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally, on a senior unsecured basis by certain of LD Holding’s wholly-owned restricted subsidiaries, and secured by a first priority security interest (subject to permitted liens) in (1) a securities account holding certain risk retention securities (trading securities) held by MCS, a guarantor of the 2027 Senior Notes, (2) certain unencumbered non-agency mortgage servicing rights held by LDLLC, a guarantor of the 2027 Senior Notes, with a fair value of up to $60.0 million, and (3) a securities account holding $100.6 million aggregate principal amount of LD Holding’s 6.125% 2028 Senior Notes that were previously repurchased by LD Holdings held by ART, a guarantor of the 2027 Senior Notes.
The Company evaluated the debt exchange under the guidance in ASC 470-50 Debt - Modifications and Extinguishments. As the present value of the cash flows under the 2027 Senior Notes differed by more than 10% from the present value of the remaining cash flows under the terms of the 2025 Senior Notes, it was determined that the debt was substantially different, and therefore, the transaction was accounted for as a debt extinguishment. As of March 31, 2025, there were $19.8 million in 2025 Senior Notes outstanding and $46 thousand in unamortized deferred financing costs. As of March 31, 2025. there were $340.6 million in 2027 Senior Notes outstanding, $35.9 million of unamortized debt discount and $5.1 million in unamortized deferred financing costs.
In March 2021, the Company issued $600.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.125% unsecured senior notes due 2028 (the “2028 Senior Notes” and together with the 2025 Senior Notes and 2027 Senior Notes, the "Senior Notes"). The 2028 Senior Notes will mature on April 1, 2028. Interest on the 2028 Senior Notes accrues at a rate of 6.125% per annum, payable semi-annually in arrears on April 1 and October 1 of each year. The Company may redeem the 2028 Senior Notes at various redemption prices. As of March 31, 2025, there were $499.4 million in 2028 Senior Notes outstanding and $3.2 million in unamortized deferred financing costs.
Interest Expense
Interest expense on all outstanding debt obligations with variable rates is paid based on SOFR, or other alternative base rate, plus a margin ranging from 0.90% -4.25%.
NOTE 11 –EQUITY
The Company consolidates the financial results of LD Holdings and reports noncontrolling interest related to the interests held by the Continuing LLC Members. The noncontrolling interest of $207.7 million and $233.7 million as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively, represented the economic interest in LD Holdings held by the Continuing LLC Members. The Continuing LLC Members have the right to exchangeone Holdco Unit andone share of Class B common stock or Class C common stock, as applicable, together for cash or one share of Class A common stock at the Company’s election, subject to customary conversion rate adjustments for stock splits, stock dividends, and reclassifications. As Continuing LLC Members convert shares, noncontrolling interest is adjusted to proportionately reduce the economic interest in LD Holdings with an offset to additional paid-in-capital on the consolidated statements of equity. The following table summarizes the ownership of LD Holdings as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024.
| March 31, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holding Member Interests: | Holdco Units | Ownership Percentage | Holdco Units | Ownership Percentage |
| loanDepot, Inc. | 201,798,254 | 61.49% | 196,120,244 | 59.87% |
| Continuing LLC Members | 126,392,121 | 38.51% | 131,432,929 | 40.13% |
| Total | 328,190,375 | 100.00% | 327,553,173 | 100.00% |
NOTE 12 –EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE
Basic earnings (loss) per share of Class A common stock and Class D common stock is computed using the two-class method by dividing net earnings (loss) allocated to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of shares of Class A common stock and Class D common stock, respectively, outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings (loss) per share of Class A common stock and Class D common stock is computed using the two-class method by dividing net earnings (loss) allocated to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of shares of Class A common stock and Class D common stock, respectively, outstanding adjusted to give effect to potentially dilutive securities. Diluted EPS was computed using the treasury stock method for Class A RSUs, non-qualified stock options, and ESPP shares and the if-converted method for Class C common stock. During the first quarter of 2024, the Company discontinued the ESPP Plan.
There wasno Class B common stock outstanding during the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024. The following table sets forth the calculation of basic and diluted loss per share for Class A common stock and Class D common stock:
| Three Months Ended | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | |||
| Class A | Class D | Total | |
| Net loss allocated to common stockholders | $(11,316) | $(10,580) | $(21,896) |
| Weighted average shares - basic | 103,765,899 | 97,026,671 | 200,792,570 |
| Earnings (loss) per share - basic | $(0.11) | $(0.11) | $(0.11) |
| Weighted average shares - diluted | 103,765,899 | 97,026,671 | 200,792,570 |
| Earnings (loss) per share - diluted | $(0.11) | $(0.11) | $(0.11) |
| Three Months Ended | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2024 | |||
| Class A | Class D | Total | |
| Net loss allocated to common stockholders | $(15,934) | $(18,321) | $(34,255) |
| Weighted average shares - basic | 84,380,682 | 97,026,671 | 181,407,353 |
| Loss per share - basic | $(0.19) | $(0.19) | $(0.19) |
| Diluted loss per share: | |||
| Net loss allocated to common shareholders - diluted | $(43,283) | $(18,447) | $(61,730) |
| Weighted average shares - diluted | 227,652,419 | 97,026,671 | 324,679,090 |
| Loss per share - diluted | $(0.19) | $(0.19) | $(0.19) |
The potential dilutive effect of the exchange of Class C common stock for Class A common stock is evaluated under the if-converted method. Reallocation of net income or loss attributable to the dilutive impact of the exchange of Class C common stock for Class A common stock was tax-effected using the combined federal and state rate (less federal benefit) of 26.1% and 26.2% for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The potential dilutive effect of stock options, restricted stock units, and ESPP shares is evaluated under the treasury stock method. The following table summarizes the shares that were anti-dilutive and excluded from the computation of diluted earnings (loss) per share for the presented periods.
| Three Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|
| March 31,2025 | March 31,2024 | |
| Class C common stock | 127,290,603 | — |
| Stock options, restricted stock units, ESPP shares(1) | 9,318,547 | 14,906,683 |
| Total | 136,609,150 | 14,906,683 |
(1)Stock options, restricted stock units, and ESPP shares are weighted for the portion of the period for which they were outstanding.
NOTE 13 –INCOME TAXES
The Company’s income tax expense varies from the expense that would be expected based on statutory rates due principally to its organizational structure.
As of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the Company had a deferred tax asset before any valuation allowance of $82.3 million and $67.9 million, respectively, and a deferred tax liability of $92.2 million and $90.6 million, respectively. Deferred income taxes arise from temporary differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts in the financial statements, which will result in taxable or deductible amounts in the future. The deferred tax liability as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 relates to temporary differences in the book basis as compared to the tax basis of loanDepot, Inc.’s investment in LD Holdings, net of tax benefits from future deductions for payments made under a Tax Receivable Agreement (“TRA”) as a result of the IPO. Changes in tax laws and rates may affect recorded deferred tax assets and liabilities and the Company’s effective tax rate in the future. Deferred income taxes are measured using the applicable tax rates that are expected to apply in the year when the asset is realized or the liability is settled, based on the tax rates that have been enacted at the reporting date. The Company measured its deferred tax assets and liabilities at March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 using the combined federal and state rate (less federal benefit) of 26.1% and 25.8%, respectively. The Company establishes a valuation allowance when it is more-likely-than-not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. As of March 31, 2025, the Company had a valuation allowance of $2.6 million on the deferred tax assets of American Coast Title Company and tax credits that have limited carryforward periods and may expire prior to the Company being able to utilize them. The Company did not establish a valuation allowance for remaining deferred tax assets as the Company believes it is more likely than not that the Company will realize the benefits of the deferred tax assets. The Company recognized a TRA liability of $86.5 million and $80.2 million as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively, which represents the Company’s estimate of the aggregate amount that it will pay under the TRA. The liabilities under the TRA are to compensate the original owners for 85% of the value for the tax savings associated with the amortization of the tax basis step-up. Refer to Note 15 - Commitments and Contingencies, for further information on the TRA liability.
NOTE 14 –RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
In conjunction with its joint ventures, the Company entered into agreements to provide services to the joint ventures for which it receives and pays fees. Services for which the Company earns fees are comprised of loan processing and administrative services (legal, accounting, human resources, data processing and management information, assignment processing, post-closing, underwriting, facilities management, quality control, management consulting, risk management, promotions, public relations, advertising and compliance with credit agreements). The Company also originates eligible mortgage loans referred by its joint ventures for which the Company pays the joint ventures a broker fee.
Fees earned and costs incurred from joint ventures were as follows:
| Three Months EndedMarch 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| Loan processing and administrative services fee income | $3,569 | $5,164 |
| Loan origination broker fees expense | 17,311 | 27,772 |
Net amounts payable to or receivable from joint ventures were as follows:
| March 31,2025 | December 31,2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| Amounts payable to joint ventures | $4,421 | $6,021 |
The Company has entered into a TRA with Parthenon Stockholders and certain Continuing LLC Members. There wereno payments made during the three months ended March 31, 2025 or March 31, 2024.
NOTE 15–COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Escrow Services
In conducting its operations, the Company, through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, LDSS and ACT, routinely hold customers' assets in escrow pending completion of real estate financing transactions. These amounts are maintained in segregated bank accounts and are offset with the related liabilities resulting inno amounts reported in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The balances held for the Company’s customers totaled $36.8 million and $17.5 million at March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively.
Legal Proceedings
The Company is a defendant in, or a party to, legal actions related to matters that arise in connection with the conduct of the Company’s business. The Company operates in a highly regulated industry and is routinely subject to examinations, investigations, subpoenas, inquiries and reviews by various governmental and regulatory agencies. The Company seeks to resolve all litigation and regulatory matters in the manner management believes is in the best interest of the Company and contests liability, allegations of wrongdoing, and, where applicable, the amount of damages or scope of any penalties or other relief sought as appropriate in each pending matter.
On at least a quarterly basis, the Company assesses its liabilities and contingencies in connection with outstanding legal and regulatory proceedings utilizing the latest information available. The Company accrues for estimated losses when they are probable to occur and such losses are reasonably estimable. Any estimated loss is subject to significant judgment and is based upon currently available information, a variety of assumptions, and known and unknown uncertainties. The actual costs of resolving these proceedings may be substantially higher or lower than the amounts accrued. Based on the Company’s current understanding of pending legal and regulatory actions and proceedings, management does not believe that possible losses in excess of the amounts accrued arising from pending or threatened legal matters, individually or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial position, operating results or cash flows of the Company. However, unfavorable resolutions could affect the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows for the years in which they are resolved.
Cybersecurity Incident Class Action Litigation
The Company has been named as a defendant in 23 putative class action cases alleging harm from the Cybersecurity Incident and seeking various remedies, including monetary and injunctive relief. The cases have been consolidated into a single action, In re loanDepot Data Breach Litigation, pending in the Central District of California. On January 13, 2025, the court granted preliminary approval of a settlement agreement between the parties. A hearing regarding final approval of the settlement is scheduled for August 18, 2025. Regulatory inquiries and requests for information related to the Cyber Incident are ongoing. The Company does not believe that the amount of loss in excess of the amounts accrued is reasonably estimable in this matter at this time.
Employment Litigation
On September 21, 2021, a former senior operations officer filed a complaint, as subsequently amended, with the Superior Court of the State of California, County of Orange. The complaint originally named the Company and two former executive officers as defendants, and alleged loan origination noncompliance and various employment-related claims, including hostile work environment and gender discrimination. The claims against the two former executive officers were dismissed by the court in 2021. Plaintiff's claims regarding improper origination of loan documents, gender discrimination and several other ancillary employment claims were dismissed as a result of several pre-trial motions filed on behalf of the Company. On February 7, 2025, a unanimous jury returned a verdict in favor of loanDepot regarding the remaining claims in the litigation. Plaintiff filed a notice of appeal of the jury verdict on April 15, 2025. The Company does not believe that a loss is probable or that the amount of loss is reasonably estimable in this matter at this time.
Securities Class Action Litigation
Beginning in September 2021, two putative class action lawsuits were filed in the United States District Court for the Central District of California asserting claims under the U.S. securities laws against the Company, certain of its directors, and certain of its officers regarding certain disclosures made in connection with the Company’s IPO. Thetwo actions were consolidated and a consolidated amended complaint was filed in June 2022, which, in addition to challenging disclosures made in connection with the IPO, alleges that certain disclosures made after the IPO were false and/or misleading. On June 26, 2023, the parties reached an agreement in principle to settle the action. On May 24, 2024, the Court granted final approval of the settlement and entered its final judgment dismissing the action. On June 18, 2024, one of the class members filed a notice of appeal to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit from the district court’s order approving the settlement.
Stockholder Derivative Litigation
Beginning in October 2021, four shareholder derivative complaints were filed in the United States District Court for the Central District of California against certain of the Company’s directors and officers, alleging, among things, that these defendants breached their fiduciary duties by causing the Company to make the disclosures being challenged in the putative securities class action described above and seeking unspecified monetary damages for the Company and that the Company make certain changes to its corporate governance. These derivative actions subsequently were consolidated into a single action (the “California Federal Action”). The California Federal Action currently is stayed. Beginning in March 2022, two substantially similar shareholder derivative complaints were filed in the United States District Court for the District of
Delaware, and then were consolidated into a single action (the “Delaware Federal Action”). The Delaware Federal Action currently is stayed. Beginning in June 2023, three substantially similar shareholder derivative complaints were filed in the Delaware Court of Chancery. Two of the derivative actions were subsequently consolidated into a single action (the “Delaware Chancery Action”). The third action was voluntarily dismissed. On October 7, 2024, the parties of the above-referenced actions attended a global mediation where a settlement in principle was reached to resolve all of the actions. On February 27, 2025, the plaintiffs in the California Federal Action filed a motion for preliminary approval of the settlement, which includes a set of governance reforms to be implemented by the Company. The Company does not believe that the amount of loss in excess of the amounts accrued is reasonably estimable in this matter at this time.
Telephone Consumer Protection Act Class Action
In June 2022, a putative class action lawsuit was filed against the Company, captioned Jeffrey Kearns v. loanDepot.com, LLC (“Kearns”), in the United States District Court for the Central District of California. The Second Amended Complaint (“SAC”) asserts claims under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, 47 U.S.C. § 227 (“TCPA”), alleging the Company sent prerecorded voice calls to cellular telephones without express written consent. The SAC seeks actual and statutory damages under the TCPA, injunctive relief, and attorneys’ fees and costs. On January 26, 2024, plaintiff filed his motion for class certification. The motion has been fully briefed and was set for hearing on June 21, 2024, however, the Court took the hearing off the calendar and advised that it would make its ruling on the briefs. The Company believes it has substantial defenses to this lawsuit and it continues to vigorously defend against it. On May 5, 2025, the Court granted preliminary approval of the settlement. The hearing on final settlement is scheduled for September 26, 2025. The Company does not believe that a loss is probable or that the amount of loss is reasonably estimable in this matter at this time.
Commitments to Extend Credit
The Company enters into IRLCs with customers who have applied for residential mortgage loans and meet certain credit and underwriting criteria. These commitments expose the Company to market risk if interest rates change and the loan is not economically hedged or committed to an investor. The Company is also exposed to credit loss if the loan is originated and not sold to an investor and the customer does not perform. The collateral upon extension of credit typically consists of a first deed of trust in the mortgagor’s residential property. Commitments to originate loans do not necessarily reflect future cash requirements as some commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon. Total commitments to originate loans as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 approximated $2.5 billion and $1.8 billion, respectively. These loan commitments are treated as derivatives and are carried at fair value, refer to Note 6 - Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities for further information on derivatives.
Loan Loss Obligation for Sold Loans
When the Company sells mortgage loans, it makes customary representations and warranties to the purchasers about various characteristics of each loan such as the origination and underwriting guidelines, including but not limited to the validity of the lien securing the loan, property eligibility, borrower credit, income and asset requirements, and compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. The Company establishes a loan repurchase reserve for losses associated with repurchase loan obligations if the Company breached a representation or warranty given to the loan purchaser. Additionally, the Company’s loan loss obligation for sold loans includes an estimate for losses associated with early payoffs and early payment defaults. Charge-offs associated with early payoffs, early payment defaults and losses related to representations, warranties, and other provisions are also included.
The activity related to the loan loss obligation for sold loans is as follows:
| Three Months EndedMarch 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| Balance at beginning of period | $18,417 | $31,980 |
| Provision for loan loss obligations | 248 | 578 |
| Charge-offs | (1,922) | (3,222) |
| Balance at end of period | $16,743 | $29,336 |
Obligation for Sold MSRs
The Company recognizes sales of mortgage servicing rights as sales if title passes, if substantially all risks and rewards of ownership have irrevocably passed to the purchaser, and any protection provisions retained by the Company are minor and can be reasonably estimated. If a sale is recognized and only minor protection provisions exist, a liability for the estimated obligation associated with those provisions is recorded in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet. The Company establishes a reserve related to the reimbursement of the purchase price for any loans that are prepaid in full within 90 days of the MSR sale transaction. The obligation for sold MSRs was $0.3 million and $2.9 million as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively.
TRA Liability
The Company recognized a TRA liability of $86.5 million and $80.2 million as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively, which represents the Company’s estimate of the aggregate amount that it will pay under the TRA as a result of the offering transaction. The amounts payable under the TRA will vary depending on a number of factors, such as the amount and timing of taxable income attributable to loanDepot, Inc. Refer to Note 14 - Related Party Transactions for further detail on the payments.
NOTE 16 –REGULATORY CAPITAL AND LIQUIDITY REQUIREMENTS
The Company is subject to financial eligibility requirements including minimum capital and liquidity requirements established by HUD, FHFA for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac seller/servicers, and Ginnie Mae for single family issuers. Failure to maintain minimum capital and liquidity requirements can result in FHFA and Ginnie Mae taking various remedial actions up to and including removing the Company's ability to sell loans to, or securitize loans with, and service loans on behalf of FHFA and Ginnie Mae. The most restrictive of the minimum net worth and capital requirements require the Company to maintain a minimum adjusted net worth balance of $334.7 million as of March 31, 2025. As of March 31, 2025, the Company was in compliance with its regulatory capital and liquidity requirements.
NOTE 17 -SEGMENT REPORTING
The Company’s organizational structure is currently comprised ofone operating segment. This determination is based on the organizational structure which reflects how the chief operating decision maker evaluates the performance of the business. The Company’s Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) is the Chief Executive Officer. The CODM evaluates the performance of the business based on the measurement of consolidated net income (loss). The CODM uses this consolidated measure to allocate resources, assess the performance of the business and for making key operating decisions such as, but not limited to, approving operating budgets and forecasts, entering into significant contracts, hiring of key management or executive personnel, making significant capital investment decisions and/or implementing company-wide strategy.
As the Company operates asone operating segment, financial data provided in the consolidated financial statements, including total net revenues of $273.6 million, consolidated net loss of $40.7 million, and total assets of $6.4 billion, represent the performance of our single reportable segment. The consolidated statements of operations reflect the same level of significant expense categories regularly provided to the CODM for decision-making purposes. General and administrative expense reported in the consolidated statements of operations includes office and equipment expense, professional fees such as legal, compliance, consulting, and expenses for audit and tax services, data processing, telecommunications, travel and entertainment and other general expenses.
For the three months ended March 31, 2025, there was no change in segmentation or measurement methods for segment reporting.
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