Detroit-based Rocket Mortgage will manage a portion of Annaly's serviced clients DETROIT, Oct. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rocket Mortgage, the nation's largest mortgage lender and a part of Rocket Companies (NYSE: RKT), and Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NYSE: NLY) ("Annaly"), the world's largest residential mortgage real estate investment trust, today announced the companies have entered into a subservicing agreement. Under the relationship, Rocket will handle all servicing and recapture activities for a po ...

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DETROIT, Sept. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rocket Companies, Inc. (NYSE: RKT) ("Rocket Companies" or the "Company"), the Detroit-based fintech platform company including mortgage, real estate and other financial services businesses, will host its first Investor Day today at 9:00 a.m. ET in Detroit and via a live webcast. During the event, the executive leadership team will present the Company's AI-fueled homeownership strategy and financial priorities to deliver shareholder value over the long-term. "I am look ...

Sogorka, a former Business Unit President at Black Knight and CEO of mortgage technology firms Sagent and Cloudvirga, named General Manager of Rocket Mortgage's unit serving mortgage brokers Click here to download high resolution headshot DETROIT, Sept. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rocket Companies (NYSE: RKT) today announced it has named Dan Sogorka as General Manager of Rocket Pro Third Party Origination (TPO), the mortgage broker business of Rocket Mortgage, effective September 3. Dan Sogorka, a former Busine ...

DETROIT, Aug. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rocket Companies, Inc. (NYSE: RKT) ("Rocket Companies" or the "Company"), the Detroit-based fintech platform company including mortgage, real estate and other financial services businesses, today announced that the Company will host its first Investor Day on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 starting at 9:00 a.m. ET in Detroit, Michigan. The event will feature presentations and engagement opportunities with Rocket Companies' leadership, immersive demo experiences and a tour ...

New temporary buydown option eases the transition into homeownership with Rocket Mortgage covering the cost of a lower interest rate for two years DETROIT, Aug. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rocket Mortgage, the nation's largest mortgage lender and a part of Rocket Companies (NYSE: RKT), today introduced "Welcome Home RateBreak," a lender-paid 2-1 temporary buydown program. Buyers can enjoy significant savings with a mortgage rate reduced by two percentage points in the first year, then one percentage point in t ...

Financial Performance - Net income for the same period was $177.9 million, reflecting a 28% increase compared to $139.2 million in the prior year[144]. - Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended June 30, 2024, was $224.8 million, a significant increase from $18.2 million in the same period in 2023[144]. - The net income for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was $468.6 million, a turnaround from a net loss of $272.3 million in the same period in 2023[145]. - Adjusted EBITDA for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was $399.1 million, compared to an Adjusted EBITDA loss of $60.8 million in the same period in 2023[145]. - The company reported total revenue of $1,300.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $1,236.2 million in the same period in 2023[154]. - Adjusted revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2024, was $1,228.2 million, up from $1,001.7 million in the same period in 2023[154]. - The company’s adjusted net income for the three months ended June 30, 2024, was $121.0 million, compared to a loss of $33.0 million in the same period in 2023[155]. - Net income attributable to Rocket Companies for the three months ended June 30, 2024, was $1,295 million, compared to a loss of $7,438 million for the same period in 2023[157]. - Adjusted net income for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was $204,575 million, a significant improvement from a loss of $143,624 million in the same period of 2023[160]. Loan Origination and Servicing - The company originated $24.7 billion in residential mortgage loans for the three months ended June 30, 2024, a 10% increase from $22.3 billion in the same period in 2023[144]. - For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the company originated $44.9 billion in residential mortgage loans, a 14% increase from $39.3 billion in the same period in 2023[145]. - Closed loan origination volume for the three months ended June 30, 2024, reached $24,661,690 million, up from $22,330,333 million in 2023, representing an increase of approximately 10.4%[164]. - The total serviced UPB (unpaid principal balance) for loans, including subserviced, was $534,557,627 million as of June 30, 2024, compared to $503,693,198 million in 2023, indicating growth of about 6.1%[164]. - The number of MSRs (mortgage servicing rights) loans serviced increased to 2,459.5 thousand as of June 30, 2024, from 2,312.6 thousand in 2023, representing a growth of about 6.4%[164]. - The total serviced UPB as of June 2024 was $534.6 billion, an increase from $503.7 billion in June 2023[196]. - The total serviced delinquency count (60+) as a percentage of total loans was 1.26% in June 2024, compared to 1.10% in June 2023[196]. Revenue and Income Sources - Gain on sale of loans, net for Q2 2024 was $758,556, up 27.7% from $594,469 in Q2 2023[185]. - Loan servicing fee income for Q2 2024 was $354,677, slightly up from $343,591 in Q2 2023[185]. - Interest income, net increased to $31,122 in Q2 2024 from $21,245 in Q2 2023, representing a 46.5% increase[185]. - Other income for Q2 2024 was $269,308, up from $234,545 in Q2 2023[185]. - Interest income, net for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was $68.7 million, an increase of $15.8 million, or 30%, compared to $52.9 million for the same period in 2023[201]. - Direct to Consumer Adjusted revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2024, was $908.8 million, an increase of $120.1 million, or 15%, compared to $788.7 million for the same period in 2023[213]. - Partner Network Adjusted revenue for Q2 2024 was $187.8 million, an increase of $65.3 million, or 53%, compared to $122.5 million in Q2 2023, primarily driven by Gain on sale[216]. Expenses and Financial Health - Total expenses for Q2 2024 were $1,108,680, a marginal increase from $1,097,857 in Q2 2023[185]. - Total expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2024, were $1.1 billion, flat compared to the same period in 2023, with general and administrative expenses increasing by $32.5 million, or 16%[206]. - Marketing and advertising expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2024, were $417.2 million, an increase of $16.8 million, or 4%, compared to $400.4 million for the same period in 2023[207]. - Salaries, commissions, and team member benefits for Q2 2024 were $553,420, down from $579,139 in Q2 2023[185]. Liquidity and Capital Structure - Total liquidity as of June 30, 2024, was $8.6 billion, including $1.3 billion in cash and cash equivalents[224]. - Equity increased to $8.8 billion as of June 30, 2024, up by $449.1 million, or 5%, compared to $8.4 billion as of June 30, 2023[227]. - Cash and cash equivalents increased by $419.5 million, or 46%, to $1.3 billion as of June 30, 2024, compared to $917.8 million a year earlier[226]. - The company had 17 different funding and financing facilities with an aggregate available amount of $22.6 billion as of June 30, 2024[221]. - The company was in compliance with all financial covenants as of June 30, 2024[225].

The 25-city showcase will spotlight both household names and featured acts in premiere clubs across the country, including Improv venues in multiple stops DETROIT, Aug. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rocket Mortgage – the nation's largest retail mortgage lender and part of Rocket Companies (NYSE: RKT) – today announced the launch of the Rocket Comedy Tour in partnership with comedian, writer and director Mike Young. The 25-stop nationwide tour is set to bring headlining acts alongside Young to intimate theaters ac ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported adjusted revenue of $1.228 billion for Q2 2024, representing a 23% increase year-over-year and exceeding the high end of guidance [22][24] - Adjusted EBITDA increased to $225 million, with an EBITDA margin of 18%, marking the fifth consecutive quarter of year-over-year growth [24][31] - Adjusted net income was reported at $121 million, with adjusted diluted EPS of $0.06 for the quarter [24][31] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Home equity loan origination volume more than doubled year-over-year, reaching an all-time high in Q2 2024 [12][66] - The company generated $25.1 billion in net rate lock volume, a 13% increase year-over-year [23] - The gain on sale margin was reported at 299 basis points, an increase of 32 basis points compared to the same period last year [23][39] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The mortgage market is projected to be around $1.7 trillion in 2024, an 8% increase from 2023, although still below historical averages [34] - Purchase applications in the industry declined to their lowest levels in over 30 years, indicating a challenging market environment [6][22] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to transform the homeownership experience by leveraging AI to enhance client interactions and operational efficiency [21][22] - A focus on profitable market share growth is emphasized as a top strategic imperative, with innovations being rolled out at a higher cadence [41][42] - The company is actively investing in technology and servicing to reinforce growth cycles and improve client retention [27][28] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about gradual recovery in the housing market despite ongoing affordability challenges and macroeconomic uncertainties [6][34] - The company anticipates that the mortgage market conditions in Q3 will mirror those of Q2, with adjusted revenue guidance set between $1.150 billion and $1.300 billion [31][32] - Management highlighted the importance of AI investments in driving future profitability and operational efficiency [49][50] Other Important Information - The company acquired five MSR portfolios, adding 67,000 new clients and approximately $21 billion in unpaid principal balance [14][28] - The company has a strong balance sheet with $3.2 billion in available cash and $7.2 billion in mortgage servicing rights, totaling approximately $10.4 billion in value [29][30] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you provide additional context for your overall market view and Q3 guidance? - Management indicated that the key question is not if the market will rebound, but when, with expectations for gradual improvement in 2024 and 2025 [33][34] Question: Are the share gains on the purchase side driven by specific buyer cohorts? - Management confirmed that share gains are evident in both direct-to-consumer and partner channels, with a significant focus on first-time homebuyers [41][45] Question: What is the outlook for gain on sale margins? - Management noted that gain on sale margins have improved due to reduced competition and effective execution, with expectations for stability moving forward [47][39] Question: How is the company managing expenses while investing for growth? - Management emphasized a focus on operational efficiency and prioritizing investments in technology and AI to drive future growth [64][65] Question: What is the demand outlook for home equity products? - Management reported strong demand for home equity loans, with volume doubling year-over-year, driven by clients seeking to leverage their home equity for various needs [66][67]