Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a total service revenue of $40.9 million for Q1 2025, an 11% increase compared to Q1 2024 [6][7] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2025 was $5.3 million, reflecting a 14% increase year-over-year [6][7] - The company ended the quarter with $30.8 million in unrestricted cash [6] Business Segment Data and Key Metrics Changes - The servicer and real estate segment generated service revenue of $32.9 million, a 13% increase from Q1 2024, with adjusted EBITDA of $12 million, up 15% [11] - The origination segment reported service revenue of $8 million, a 3% increase year-over-year, with adjusted EBITDA remaining flat at $500,000 [13] - The corporate segment's adjusted EBITDA loss increased by $900,000 to $7.2 million, primarily due to nonrecurring benefits in the previous year [15] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The mortgage delinquency rate was reported at 1.3% in March 2025, slightly higher than the historical low of 1.1% in May 2024 [15] - Foreclosure starts increased by 25% in Q1 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, although they were 18% lower than in 2019 [15][16] - The origination market faced challenges, with a 1% decrease in industry-wide origination volume compared to Q1 2024 [20] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to diversify its revenue base and ramp up business won while maintaining cost discipline [21] - Focus is on accelerating growth in certain businesses that are expected to benefit from favorable market conditions [21] - The company is positioned to benefit from potential increases in mortgage delinquencies and foreclosure activity [21] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that while the economy and consumers face pressure, this could lead to higher mortgage delinquencies and foreclosure starts, which the company is well-positioned to capitalize on [21] - The company expressed confidence in its first-quarter results and its ability to navigate the current economic landscape [21] Other Important Information - The company successfully closed a transaction that reduced long-term debt by over $60 million, significantly strengthening its balance sheet [10] - The annual cash interest cost on the new debt is estimated to be approximately $9.5 million, down from $13 million previously [10] Q&A Session Summary - No questions were raised during the Q&A session, and the call concluded with management expressing satisfaction with the first-quarter performance [22][23]