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Loan Originations: $5.2 billion in Q1 2025, a 35% increase year over year.
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Adjusted EBITDA: $36.4 million in Q1 2025.
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Adjusted Net Income: $21.6 million in Q1 2025.
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Net Revenue: $198 million in Q1 2025, down from $232 million in the prior year.
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Net Loss: $24 million attributable to Guild in Q1 2025.
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Gain on Sale Margin: 376 basis points in Q1 2025.
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Servicing Portfolio: Grew to $94 billion.
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Cash and Cash Equivalents: $112 million as of March 31, 2025.
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Leverage Ratio: 1.6 times at quarter end.
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Tangible Net Book Value Per Share: $15.77.
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Share Repurchase: Approximately 35,000 shares repurchased at an average price of $12.94 per share.
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Special Cash Dividend: $0.50 per share declared and paid on Class A and Class B common stock.
Release Date: May 07, 2025
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.
Positive Points
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Guild Holdings Co (NYSE:GHLD) achieved a 35% year-over-year growth in originations, reaching $5.2 billion.
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The company reported a positive adjusted EBITDA of $36.4 million and adjusted net income of $21.6 million.
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Guild Holdings Co (NYSE:GHLD) has more than doubled its loan officer headcount since the end of 2020, contributing to its growth strategy.
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The servicing portfolio expanded to over $94 billion, providing financial stability and supporting the 'customers for life' strategy.
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Guild Holdings Co (NYSE:GHLD) continues to benefit from industry consolidation and maintains a strong brand presence, aiding in organic growth and market share gains.
Negative Points
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Net revenue decreased to $198 million compared to $232 million in the prior year and $373 million in the fourth quarter.
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The company reported a net loss of $24 million attributable to Guild Holdings Co (NYSE:GHLD) compared to a net income of $28 million in the prior year.
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A downward valuation adjustment of MSRs resulted in a $70 million loss due to interest rate declines.
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The servicing segment reported a net loss of $5 million compared to a net income of $84 million in the prior year first quarter.
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Market conditions remain volatile, and the company anticipates continued fluctuations, impacting overall financial performance.
Q & A Highlights
Q: Can you explain the significant drop in amortization expense on the MSR and how it should be modeled going forward? A: Desiree Kramer, CFO: The decrease in amortization expense is due to lower pre-payments quarter over quarter. Payoffs were down slightly, and the rate is running off at the same value. The first release percentage was 40%, slightly higher, affecting the portfolio's overall payoff percentage.