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Adjusted Net Income: $31.7 million for the third quarter.
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Total Loan Originations: $6.9 billion, up 6% sequentially and 59% year-over-year.
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Net Revenue: $159 million, compared to $286 million in the prior quarter.
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Net Loss Attributable to Guild: $67 million, compared to a net income of $38 million in the second quarter.
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Adjusted EBITA: $46 million.
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Gain on Sale Margin: 333 basis points, compared to 326 basis points in the prior quarter.
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Servicing Portfolio: Grew to $91 billion.
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Net Loss in Servicing Segment: $75 million, primarily due to a downward valuation adjustment of MSRS of $124 million.
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Cash and Cash Equivalents: $106 million as of September 30th.
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Leverage Ratio: 2 times at quarter end.
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Book Value Per Share: $18.85.
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Tangible Net Book Value Per Share: $15.14.
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Share Repurchase: Approximately 24,000 shares repurchased at an average price of $14.29 per share.
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Remaining Share Repurchase Authorization: $10.3 million as of September 30th.
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October Loan Originations: $2.7 billion.
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October Pull Through Adjusted Lock Volume: $1.6 billion.
Release Date: November 06, 2024
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) reported a strong third quarter with adjusted net income of $31.7 million, demonstrating profitability in its origination segment.
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The company achieved a 6% sequential growth in originations from the second quarter and a 59% increase from the prior year, highlighting the strength of its retail origination business.
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Guild Holdings Co (NYSE:GHLD) has a balanced business model focusing on purchase market originations and retaining servicing rights, which provides reliable cash flow.
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The company is optimistic about its growth prospects due to its strategic acquisitions and robust organic recruiting, positioning it for better than industry growth as the market normalizes.
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Guild Holdings Co (NYSE:GHLD) continues to invest in technology and customer relationships, achieving a high net promoter score of 95.4 and becoming the most reviewed lender on Zillow with an average rating of 4.97 out of 5 stars.
Negative Points
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Guild Holdings Co (NYSE:GHLD) reported a net loss of $67 million in the third quarter, compared to a net income of $38 million in the second quarter, primarily due to a downward valuation adjustment of MSRs.
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The company's net revenue decreased significantly from $286 million in the second quarter to $159 million in the third quarter.
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There is ongoing market volatility and uncertainty around interest rates, which could impact Guild Holdings Co (NYSE:GHLD)'s growth and profitability.
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The servicing segment reported a net loss of $75 million, reflecting challenges in the current interest rate environment.
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Guild Holdings Co (NYSE:GHLD) anticipates some inconsistency in quarter-over-quarter growth until interest rates decline further and home inventory becomes more available.