UWM (UWMC) - 2024 Q4 - Annual Report

Loan Origination and Production - For the year ended December 31, 2024, the company originated $139.4 billion in loans, an increase of$31.1 billion, or 28.8%, from $108.3 billion in 2023[224]. - For the year ended December 31, 2023, the company originated$108.3 billion in loans, a decrease of $19.0 billion, or 14.9$127.3 billion in 2022[225]. - Loan production income rose to $1,528.8 million in 2024, up 52.8$1,000.5 million in 2023, driven by a loan origination volume increase of $31.1 billion, or 28.8$386, up from $368 in 2023, reflecting a shift in loan production dynamics[2]. Financial Performance - The company reported a net income of$329.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to a net loss of $69.8 million in 2023, marking a$399.2 million improvement[224]. - Total revenue for the year ended December 31, 2024, was $2,163.7 million, an increase of 65.0$1,311.3 million in 2023[1]. - Net income attributable to UWM Holdings Corporation was $14.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to a net loss of$13.2 million in 2023[1]. - Net income for the year ended December 31, 2024, was $329,375,000, a significant recovery from a net loss of$69,782,000 in 2023[373]. - The provision for income taxes for 2024 was $6.6 million, compared to a tax benefit of$6.5 million in 2023, reflecting an increase in pre-tax income[259]. Loan Servicing and Related Income - Loan servicing income decreased to $636.7 million in 2024, a decline of 22.2$818.7 million in 2023, primarily due to a reduction in the average servicing portfolio[4]. - The company retains the mortgage servicing rights (MSRs) associated with the majority of its production, with plans to opportunistically sell MSRs depending on market conditions[218]. - The company’s loan production income includes all components related to the origination and sale of mortgage loans, while loan servicing income consists of contractual fees earned for servicing the loans[221]. - The fair value of Mortgage Servicing Rights (MSRs) decreased by $295.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to a decrease of$854.1 million for 2023, primarily due to cash flow realizations and market interest rate changes[249]. - The fair value of MSRs was evaluated using significant assumptions, including prepayment speeds and discount rates, which were deemed critical audit matters[351]. Expenses and Costs - The company’s operating expenses include salaries, commissions, direct loan production costs, and other administrative expenses[223]. - Other costs for the year ended December 31, 2024 were $1.2 billion, an increase of$290.4 million or 31.0% compared to $935.6 million in 2023, mainly due to higher salaries and direct loan production costs[257]. - Direct loan production costs increased by$86.0 million or 82.5% in 2024, primarily due to costs associated with new programs and increased loan production volume[257]. - The company reported a significant increase in salaries, commissions, and benefits, totaling $689.160 million in 2024, up from$530.231 million in 2023, a rise of 30%[366]. Cash Flow and Liquidity - Net cash used in operating activities was $6.2 billion for the year ended December 31, 2024, a significant decrease from$165.2 million in 2023[302]. - Net cash provided by investing activities increased to $2.7 billion in 2024 from$1.8 billion in 2023, driven by higher proceeds from sales of MSRs and excess servicing cash flows[304]. - Net cash provided by financing activities was $3.6 billion in 2024, compared to$2.2 billion used in financing activities in 2023, primarily due to net borrowings under warehouse lines of credit[306]. - The company anticipates sufficient liquidity to maintain operations and fund loan originations for the next twelve months[267]. Debt and Financing - The company issued $800 million in senior unsecured notes due February 1, 2030, accruing interest at 6.625$700 million in senior unsecured notes due April 15, 2029, accruing interest at 5.500% per annum[279]. - The company issued $500 million in senior unsecured notes due June 15, 2027, accruing interest at 5.750$250 million outstanding under the Conventional MSR Facility[289]. - As of December 31, 2024, the company had $250 million outstanding under the Ginnie Mae MSR Facility[291]. Market and Operational Insights - The company’s unique model focuses on the wholesale channel, resulting in superior customer service and alignment with clients[219]. - The company utilizes forward agency or Ginnie Mae To Be Announced (TBA) securities as its primary hedge instrument to mitigate interest rate risk[336]. - The company incurred no losses due to nonperformance by any counterparties during the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, or 2022[341]. - The company’s warehouse lenders conduct daily evaluations of the collateral based on the fair value of mortgage loans[272]. Stock and Shareholder Information - The company declared a dividend of$0.10 per share of Class A common stock, totaling $15.8 million, in the fourth quarter of 2024[309]. - The total balance of Class A common stock shares increased to 157,940,987 by December 31, 2024, from 93,654,269 in 2023, marking a growth of approximately 68$39,734,000 to Class A common stockholders in 2024, compared to $37,244,000 in 2023[373]. Miscellaneous - The company maintained effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2024, according to the audit opinion[356]. - The company has 10,624,987 public warrants and 5,250,000 private warrants outstanding, each entitling the holder to purchase one share of Class A common stock at an exercise price of$11.50[407].