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| Basis of Presentation |
Basis of Presentation The accompanying consolidated financial statements comprise the financial statements of FoA and its controlled subsidiaries for the Successor period from April 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021 and the financial statements of FoA Equity and its controlled subsidiaries for the Predecessor periods from January 1, 2021 to March 31, 2021 and for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019. The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for financial statements and pursuant to the accounting and disclosure rules and regulations of the SEC. The Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition as of December 31, 2020 has been derived from the audited consolidated financial statements of the Predecessor as of and for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019. In the opinion of management, such financial information reflects all normal and recurring adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position and the results of operations for such periods in accordance with GAAP. On October 12, 2020, the Company, Replay and FoA Equity entered into the Transaction Agreement pursuant to which Replay agreed to combine with FoA Equity in a series of transactions that resulted in the formation of FoA as a publicly traded company on the NYSE, and FoA controlling FoA Equity in an Business Combination. At the Closing on April 1, 2021 (the “Closing Date”), Replay domesticated into a Delaware corporation and FoA was formed. See Note 4—Acquisitions for additional information. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Predecessor, prior to the Business Combination, which was determined to be FoA Equity, a limited liability company that was formed in July 2020. Prior to the Business Combination, FoA Equity was a wholly owned subsidiary of UFG. FoA Equity owned all of the outstanding equity interests or had a controlling financial interest in FOAF. FAH and Incenter LLC were wholly owned subsidiaries of FOAF, and are included in the consolidated financial statements along with their consolidated operating lending subsidiaries and operating service subsidiaries. See Note 1—Organization and Description of Business for additional information. The significant accounting policies described below, together with the other notes that follow, are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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| Use of Estimates |
Use of Estimates The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires the Company to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results may differ from those estimates and assumptions due to factors such as changes in the economy, interest rates, secondary market pricing, prepayment assumptions, home prices or discrete events affecting specific borrowers, and such differences could be material.
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| Principles of Consolidation |
Principles of Consolidation The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, its controlled subsidiaries and certain variable interest entities (“VIEs”) where the Company is the primary beneficiary. The Company is deemed to be the primary beneficiary of a VIE when it has both (1) the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance and (2) exposure to benefits and/or losses that could potentially be significant to the entity. Assets and liabilities of VIEs and their respective results of operations are consolidated from the date that the Company became the primary beneficiary through the date that the Company ceases to be the primary beneficiary. FoA Equity consolidates the accounts of Finance of America Commercial Holdings LLC (“FACo Holdings”), which is a direct subsidiary of FAH and an indirect parent company of FACo. Through the date of the Business Combination, the noncontrolling interests of FACo Holdings met the definition of contingently redeemable financial instruments for which the ability to redeem was outside the control of the consolidating entity. The Con tingently Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest (“CRNCI”) in this subsidiary was shown as a separate caption between liabilities and equity. Any income or losses attributable to the CRNCI were shown as an addition to or deduction from CRNCI in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition. All significant intercompany balances and transactions were eliminated. In connection with the closing of the Business Combination disclosed in Note 4—Acquisitions, FoA caused Finance of America Holdings LLC to exercise its right under the FACo Holdings Agreement to purchase all of the outstanding Class B Units held by Buy to Rent Platform Holdings, L.P. (“B2R”) for a redemption price of $203.2 million in satisfaction of the applicable Hurdle Amount under the FACo Holdings Agreement. |
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| Business Combinations |
Business Combinations The Company applies the acquisition method to all transactions and other events in which the entity obtains control over one or more other businesses. Assets acquired and liabilities assumed are measured at fair value as of the acquisition date. Liabilities related to contingent consideration are recognized at the acquisition date and re-measured at fair value in each subsequent reporting period. Goodwill is recognized if the consideration transferred exceeds the fair value of the net assets acquired. Under ASC 805, there is an option to apply push-down accounting, which establishes a new basis for the assets and liabilities of the acquired company based on a “push-down” of the acquirer’s
stepped-up basis. The push-down accounting election is made in the reporting period in which the change in control event occurs. FoA has elected push-down accounting for the Business Combination, and recorded the push-down entries at FoA Equity. |
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| VIEs |
VIEs The Company has been the transferor in connection with securitizations or asset-backed financing arrangements with special purpose entities (“SPE”), in which the Company has continuing involvement with the underlying transferred financial assets. The Company’s continuing involvement includes acting as servicer for the mortgage loans transferred and retaining beneficial interests in the SPE to which the assets were transferred. The Company evaluates its interests in each SPE for classification as a VIE in accordance with ASC 810-10 Consolidation The beneficial interests held consist of residual securities that were retained at the time of securitization. These beneficial interests may obligate the Company to absorb losses of the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE, or affords the Company the right to receive benefits from the VIE that could potentially be significant. In addition, when the Company acts as servicer of the transferred assets, the Company retains the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact the economic performance of the VIE. When it is determined that the Company has both the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of the VIE and the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits that could potentially be significant to the VIE, the assets and liabilities of these VIEs are included in the consolidated financial statements of the Company. The Company reassesses its evaluation of an entity as a VIE upon the occurrence of certain reconsideration events as the primary beneficiary determination may change over time as interest in the VIE changes. The Company elected the fair value option provided for by ASC 825-10, Financial Instruments-Overall See Note 3—Variable Interest Entities and Securitizations for further discussion of VIEs in which the Company is deemed to be the primary beneficiary.
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| Cash and Cash Equivalents |
Cash and Cash Equivalents The Company considers all highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents. These investments are with high quality financial, governmental or corporate institutions and potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk.
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| Restricted Cash |
Restricted Cash Restricted cash includes amounts specifically designated to repay debt and provide over-collateralization within warehouse facilities and securitized nonrecourse debt obligations, custodial accounts related to the Company’s portfolio of mortgage loans serviced for investors, and funds deposited from prospective borrowers to cover
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| Loans Held for Investment, Subject to HMBS Related Obligations, at Fair Value |
Loans Held for Investment, Subject to HMBS Related Obligations, at Fair Value The Company elected the fair value option provided for by ASC 825-10, Financial Instruments-Overall A maturity event will cause the loan to become due and payable. Maturity events include: borrower has passed away and the property is not the principal residence of at least one surviving borrower; borrower has sold or conveyed title of the property to a third party; the property is no longer the principal residence of at least one borrower for reasons other than death; the borrower does not maintain the property as principal residence for a period exceeding 12 months; the borrower fails to pay property taxes and/or insurance and all attempts to rectify the situation have been exhausted; and the property is in disrepair and the borrower has refused or is unable to repair the property. Once a loan has become due and payable, unsecuritized borrower advances cannot be placed into a Ginnie Mae HMBS. Generally, the Company recovers such advances (referred to as unpoolable tails) from borrowers, from proceeds of liquidation of collateral or ultimate disposition of the loan, including conveyance of claims to FHA. If the loan is not paid within six months of the maturity event, the Company may proceed with foreclosure on the property. A loan may be satisfied by borrower repayment, sales or appraisal-based claim submissions to HUD and/or foreclosure sale proceeds. If the Company sells the property within six months, it may file a sales-based claim with HUD to recover any shortfall between the sales price of the property and the outstanding loan balance. If the property is not sold within six months, the Company may file an appraisal-based claim with HUD to recover any shortfall between the appraised value and the outstanding loan balance. Once the appraisal based claim is paid by HUD, any subsequent expenses or loss in the property’s value exposes the Company to additional losses that may not be eligible to be recouped through the filing of an additional HUD claim.
The Company has determined that HECM loans transferred under the current Ginnie Mae HMBS securitization program do not meet the requirements for sale accounting and are not derecognized upon date of transfer. The Ginnie Mae HMBS securitization program includes certain terms that do not meet the participating interest requirements and require or provide an option for the Company to reacquire the loans prior to maturity. Due to these terms, the transfer of the loans does not meet the requirements of sale accounting. As a result, the Company accounts for HECM loans transferred into HMBS securitizations as secured borrowings and continues to recognize the loans as held for investment, subject to HMBS related obligations, along with the corresponding liability for the HMBS related obligations. No gains or losses are recognized on these transfers of HECM loans into HMBS securitizations. Loans are considered nonperforming upon events such as, but not limited to, the death of the mortgagor, the mortgagor no longer occupying the property as their principal residence, or the property taxes or insurance not being paid. In addition to having to fund these repurchases, the Company also typically earns a lower interest rate and incurs certain non-reimbursable costs during the process of liquidating nonperforming loans. Loans purchased out of Ginnie Mae HMBS are recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition at their fair value reflective of proceeds of liquidation of collateral or ultimate disposition of the loan. Loans held for investment, subject to HMBS related obligations, also include claims receivable that have been submitted to HUD awaiting reimbursement. These amounts are recorded net of amounts the Company does not expect to recover through outstanding claims. The yield recognized on loans held for investment, subject to HMBS related obligations, and changes in estimated fair value are recorded in net fair value gains on loans and related obligations in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The yield recognized includes the recognition of interest income based on the stated interest rates of the loans that is expected to be collected through conveyance of loans to FHA, repayment by borrower or through disposition of real estate upon foreclosure. Loan origination fees represent an up-front fee charged to a borrower for processing the HECM or jumbo reverse mortgage application and are recorded as they are received when a loan is successfully funded in fee income in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Costs to originate loans are recognized as incurred and recorded in general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Certain HECM and jumbo reverse mortgage loans originated or acquired by the Company include broker compensation or correspondent fees. These premiums are remitted to the mortgage broker or correspondent lender who acted as the intermediary for the reverse mortgage. Broker compensation and correspondent fees are recorded on a net basis in net fair value gains on loans and related obligations in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and therefore not separately presented. See Note 5—Fair Value for further discussion of valuation of loans held for investment, subject to HMBS related obligations.
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| Loans Held for Investment, Subject to Nonrecourse Debt, at Fair Value |
Loans Held for Investment, Subject to Nonrecourse Debt, at Fair Value Loans held for investment, subject to nonrecourse debt, at fair value, are loans that were securitized and serve as collateral for the issued nonrecourse debt, including HECM Buyouts, agricultural securitized loans, fix & flip securitized loans, and non FHA-insured jumbo reverse mortgages (“non-agency reverse mortgages—Securitized”) that were securitized into trusts that meet the definition of a VIE and were consolidated or did not qualify for true sale accounting. The Company has determined that it has both the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of the VIE and the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits that could potentially be significant to the VIE. The Company has elected the fair value option for all loans held for investment and determines the fair value, on a recurring basis, based on DCF models. The difference between the cost basis of newly originated or acquired loans and their estimated fair value is recognized in net fair value gains on loans and related obligations in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. See Note 5—Fair Value for further discussion of valuation of loans held for investment, subject to nonrecourse debt, at fair value. The yield recognized on loans held for investment, subject to nonrecourse debt, at fair value and changes in estimated fair value are recorded in net fair value gains on loans and related obligations in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The yield recognized includes the contractual interest income that is expected to be collected based on the stated interest rates of the loans.
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| Loans Held for Investment, at Fair Value |
Loans Held for Investment, at Fair Value Loans held for investment, at fair value, consists of certain reverse mortgage and commercial mortgage loans that the Company intends to hold to maturity. The Company has elected the fair value option for all loans held for investment and determines the fair value, on a recurring basis, based on DCF models. These valuations require the use of judgment by the Company and changes in assumptions can have a significant impact on the determination of the loan’s fair value. The difference between the cost basis of newly originated or acquired loans and their estimated fair value is recognized in net fair value gains on loans and related obligations in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. See Note 5—Fair Value for further discussion of valuation of loans held for investment. The yield recognized on loans held for investment and changes in estimated fair value are recorded in net fair value gains on loans and related obligations in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The yield recognized includes the contractual interest income that is expected to be collected based on the stated interest rates of the loans. Reverse Mortgage Loans Reverse mortgage loans held for investment consists of originated or purchased HECM and non-agency reverse mortgage loans not yet securitized, unsecuritized tails, and certain HECMs purchased out of Ginnie Mae HMBS, which the Company intends to hold to maturity. HECM loans and tails that have not yet been securitized into HMBS consist primarily of newly-issued HECMs that the Company has either originated or purchased, subsequent borrower draws and amounts paid by the Company on the borrower’s behalf for MIP that have not yet been transferred to a Ginnie Mae securitization. As a jumbo reverse mortgage, non-agency reverse mortgage loans are designated for homeowners aged 62 or older with higher priced homes. The minimum home value is $400 thousand and the maximum loan amount is $4 million. Non-agency reverse mortgage loans are not insured by the FHA and will not be placed into a Ginnie Mae HMBS; however, the Company may transfer or pledge these assets as collateral for securitized nonrecourse debt obligations.The Company, as an issuer of HMBS, is required to repurchase reverse loans out of the Ginnie Mae securitization pools once the outstanding principal balance of the related HECM is equal to or greater than 98% of the Maximum Claim Amount (“MCA”) (referred to as HECM Buyouts). Performing repurchased loans are conveyed to HUD and payment is received from HUD typically within 75 days of repurchase. Nonperforming repurchased loans are generally liquidated through foreclosure, subsequent sale of the real estate owned, and claim submissions to HUD. Loans are considered nonperforming upon events such as, but not limited to, the death of the mortgagor, the mortgagor no longer occupying the property as their principal residence, or the property taxes or insurance not being paid. In addition to having to fund these repurchases, the Company also typically earns a lower interest rate and incurs certain non-reimbursable costs during the process of liquidating nonperforming loans. Loans purchased out of Ginnie Mae HMBS are recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition at their fair value reflective of proceeds of liquidation of collateral or ultimate disposition of the loan. Reverse mortgage loans also include claims receivable that have been submitted to HUD awaiting reimbursement. These amounts are recorded net of amounts the Company does not expect to recover through outstanding claims. Certain HECM and jumbo reverse mortgage loans originated or acquired by the Company include broker compensation or correspondent fees. These premiums are remitted to the mortgage broker or correspondent lender who acted as the intermediary for the reverse mortgage. Broker compensation and correspondent fees are recorded on a net basis in net fair value gains on loans and related obligations and therefore are not separately presented in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Commercial Mortgage Loans Commercial mortgage loans held for investment primarily consist of short-term loans for real estate investors and agricultural loans for farmers.
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| Loans Held for Sale, at Fair Value |
Loans Held for Sale, at Fair Value Loans held for sale, at fair value, represent mortgage loans originated by the Company and held until sold to secondary market investors. The Company primarily originates conventional GSEs, government insured (FHA), and government guaranteed (Department of Veteran Affairs) residential mortgage loans (collectively “residential mortgage loans held for sale”), and commercial mortgage loans to owners and investors of single and multi-family residential rental properties (“commercial loans held for sale”). The Company elected the fair value option provided for by ASC 825-10, Financial Instruments-Overall Loans held for sale are measured at fair value at the time of origination and on a recurring basis thereafter. Gains and losses on loans held for sale are recorded in gain on sale and other income from loans held for sale, net, in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The yield recognized includes the contractual interest income that is expected to be collected based on the stated interest rates of the loans. In connection with the Company’s election to measure originated loans held for sale at fair value, any fees recognized in relation to originated loans are recognized as they are received and are included in fee income in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Direct loan origination costs and fees are expensed when incurred and are included in general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Residential Mortgage and Home Improvement Loans Held for Sale Residential mortgage and home improvement loans held for sale are typically warehoused for a period after origination or purchase before sale into the secondary market. Servicing rights are either released upon sale of mortgage loans in the secondary market or retained by the Company. The yield on residential mortgage loans held for sale is recorded in interest income and changes in fair value are recorded in gain on sale and other income from loans held for sale, net, in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Commercial Loans Held for Sale The Company estimates fair value by evaluating a variety of market indicators, including recent sales of similar product types and outstanding commitments, calculated on an aggregate basis. The yield recognized on commercial loans held for sale and changes in estimated fair value are recorded in net fair value gains on loans and related obligations in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. In connection with the Company’s election to measure loans held for sale at fair value, the Company is not permitted to defer the loan origination fees, net of direct loan origination costs associated with these loans.
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| Mortgage Servicing Rights, at Fair Value |
Mortgage Servicing Rights, at Fair Value Mortgage servicing rights (“MSRs”) represent contractual rights to perform specific administrative functions for the underlying loans including specified mortgage servicing activities, which consist of collecting loan payments, remitting principal and interest payments to investors, managing escrow funds for the payment of mortgage-related expenses such as taxes and insurance, and otherwise administrating the mortgage loan servicing portfolio. MSRs are created through the sale of an originated mortgage loan or purchased from third parties. The unpaid principal balance (“UPB”) of the loans underlying the MSRs is not included i n the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition. For servicing retained in connection with the securitization of reverse mortgage loans accounted for as secured financings, an MSR is not recognized. The fair value of future servicing revenue net of servicing costs related to reverse mortgage loans is included in the fair value of the underlying loan. The Company follows the fair value measurement method to record the value of MSRs in accordance with ASC 860, Transfers and Servicing The fair value of the MSRs is based upon the present value of the expected future net cash flows related to servicing these loans. For MSRs that the Company has current commitments to sell to third parties, the fair value is based on the outstanding commitment price. The Company receives a base servicing fee based on the remaining outstanding principal balances of the loans, which are collected from borrowers on a monthly basis. The Company determines the fair value of the MSRs by the use of a DCF model that incorporates prepayment speeds, delinquencies, discount rate, ancillary revenues and other assumptions (including costs to service) that management believes are consistent with the assumptions other similar market participants use in valuing the MSRs. The primary risk associated with MSRs is the potential reduction in fair value as a result of higher than anticipated prepayments due to loan refinancing prompted, in part, by declining interest rates or government intervention. Conversely, these assets generally increase in value in a rising interest rate environment to the extent that prepayments are slower than anticipated. At times, the Company may utilize derivatives as economic hedges to offset changes in the fair value of the MSRs resulting from the actual or anticipated changes in prepayments stemming from changing interest rate environments. There is also a risk of valuation decline due to higher than expected increases in default rates, which the Company does not believe can be effectively managed using derivatives.
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| Debt Securities |
Debt Securities Debt securities consists of U.S. government securities, securities backed by collateral pools of
non-agency reverse mortgages that are not insured by the FHA, and other debt securities. The Company accounts for debt securities in accordance with ASC 320
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Investments-Debt and Equity Securities (“ASC 320
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The Company determines the classification of securities at purchase. The Company classifies debt securities into
held-to-maturity, trading, or
available-for-sale categories. Debt securities that management has the ability and intent to hold to maturity are classified as
held-to-maturity and carried at amortized cost adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts amortized over the contractual term of the securities in a method that approximates the interest method.
The Company has elected to account for certain debt securities at fair value under the fair value option provisions included in ASC 825, Financial Instruments instrument-by-instrument |
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| Derivatives and Hedging Activities |
Derivatives and Hedging Activities The Company’s principal market exposure is to interest rate risk, specifically long-term U.S. Treasury and mortgage interest rates due to their impact on the fair value of mortgage loans and related commitments. The Company uses derivative instruments as part of its overall strategy to manage its exposure to market and price risks primarily associated with fluctuations in interest rates. As a matter of policy, the Company does not use derivatives for speculative purposes. Interest Rate Lock Commitments Interest rate lock commitments (“IRLCs”) represent an agreement to extend credit to a mortgage loan applicant, whereby the interest rate on the loan is set prior to funding. The IRLC binds the Company (subject to the loan approval process) to lend funds to a potential borrower at the specified rate, regardless of whether interest rates have changed between the commitment date and the loan funding date. As such, outstanding IRLCs are subject to interest rate risk and related price risk during the period from the date of issuance through the date of loan funding, cancellation or expiration. The Company uses mandatory and best efforts commitments to substantially mitigate these risks. Loan commitments generally range between 30 and 90 days; however, the borrower is not obligated to obtain the loan. The Company is subject to fallout risk related to IRLCs, which is realized if approved borrowers choose not to close on the loans within the terms of the IRLCs. Historical commitment-to-closing IRLCs that relate to the origination of a mortgage that will be held for sale upon funding are considered derivative instruments under the derivatives and hedging accounting guidance ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging The fair value of the Company’s IRLCs is based upon the estimated fair value of the underlying mortgage loan, adjusted for (i) estimated costs to complete and originate the loan and (ii) the estimated percentage of IRLCs that will result in a closed mortgage loan. The valuation of the Company’s IRLCs are based on prices of MBS in the market place and the value of the related mortgage servicing. Forward Loan Sale Commitments The Company is subject to interest rate and price risk on its loans held for sale, at fair value, and IRLCs from the date the IRLC is made until the date the loan is sold. Mandatory commitments which fix the forward sales price that will be realized in the secondary market are used to substantially mitigate the interest rate and price risk to the Company. The Company carefully evaluates all loan sale agreements to determine whether they meet the definition of a derivative under the derivatives and hedging accounting guidance under ASC 815. To mitigate the price risk the Company is exposed to on its outstanding loan commitments, the Company uses “mandatory delivery” forward loan sale commitments to manage the risk of potential interest rate movements and their impact on the value of the underlying mortgage loans. Mandatory delivery contracts that meet the definition of a derivative are accounted for as derivative instruments. Accordingly, forward loan sale commitments are recognized at fair value on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition in derivative assets or payables and other liabilities with changes in their fair values recorded in gain on sale and other income from loans held for sale, net, in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The fair value is determined on a recurring basis based on forward prices with dealers in such securities or internally-developed or third party models utilizing observable market inputs. To Be Announced Securities To Be Announced Securities (“TBAs”) are “forward delivery” securities considered derivative instruments under derivatives and hedging accounting guidance ASC 815. The Company uses TBAs to protect against the price risk inherent in derivative loan commitments. TBAs are valued based on forward dealer marks from the Company’s approved counterparties. The Company utilizes internal and third party market pricing services which compile current prices for instruments from market sources, and those prices represent the current executable price. TBAs are recorded at fair value in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition in derivative assets and payables and other liabilities, with changes in fair value recorded in gain on sale and other income from loans held for sale, net, and net fair value gains on loans and related obligations in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Best Efforts Commitments The Company uses best efforts commitments with various investors to mitigate the risk associated with loans held for sale, at fair value , and interest rate lock commitments. The Company is exposed to counterparty risk with its best efforts commitments in the event that the counterparty cannot take delivery of the underlying mortgage loan. Best Efforts Commitments are recorded at fair value in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition in derivative assets and payables and other liabilities, with changes in fair value recorded in gain on sale and other income from loans held for sale, net, in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Forward MBS Commitments Periodically, the Company uses forward MBS commitments to hedge changes in the value of MSRs. MSRs are subject to substantial interest rate risk as the mortgage loans underlying the servicing rights permit the borrowers to prepay the loans. The Company may at times enter into economic hedges, which do not qualify as hedges for accounting purposes, including forward contracts to minimize the effects of loss in value of these MSRs associated with increased prepayment activity that generally results from declining interest rates. Forward MBS commitments are recorded at fair value in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition in derivative assets and payables and other liabilities, with changes in fair value recorded in gain on sale and other income from loans held for sale, net, in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The Company treats forward HMBS purchase and sale commitments that have not settled as derivative instruments. Any changes in fair value are recorded in net fair value gains on loans and related obligations in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The fair value is determined on a recurring basis based on forward prices with dealers in such securities or internally-developed or third party models utilizing observable market inputs. These forward commitments will be fulfilled with loans not yet securitized and new reverse mortgage loan originations and purchases. Interest Rate Swaps, Interest Rate Swap Futures and Futures Contracts The Company also enters into interest rate swaps, interest rate swap futures and futures contracts to offset changes in the value of its
non-agency reverse mortgage loans, commercial loans and MSRs. The Company has not designated its interest rate swaps, interest rate swap futures and futures contracts as hedges for accounting purposes. These interest rate swaps, interest rate swap futures and futures contracts are accounted for as derivatives and recorded at fair value as derivative assets or as a component of payables and other liabilities in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition. Realized and unrealized changes in fair value of interest rate swaps and futures contracts are recorded in gain on sale and other income from loans held for sale, net, and net fair value gains on loans and related obligations in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Certain of the trade counterparties contain margin call provisions that, upon notice from the counterparty, require us to transfer cash to eliminate any margin deficit. A margin deficit will generally result from any decline in market value of the assets subject to the related hedging transaction. Margin deposits are presented in other assets, net, in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition. See Note 12—Derivative and Risk Management Activities for further discussion of derivative assets and liabilities. The Company does not account for margin deposits as an offset against the reported derivative assets or liabilities. |
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| Fixed Assets and Leasehold Improvements, Net |
Fixed Assets and Leasehold Improvements, Net Fixed assets are depreciated on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives. Leasehold improvements are amortized on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the term of the related office lease or the expected useful life of the assets. The Company capitalizes certain costs associated with the acquisition of
internal-use software and amortizes the software over its estimated useful life, commencing at the time the software is placed in service. The Company reviews fixed assets and leasehold improvements for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the related carrying amounts may not be recoverable. |
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| Goodwill |
Goodwill Goodwill is the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net assets acquired. Goodwill is not amortized, but is reviewed for impairment annually as of October 1 and monitored for interim triggering events on an ongoing basis. If triggering events occur, which indicate goodwill might be impaired between annual tests, goodwill will be tested when such events occur. In making this assessment, the Company considers a number of factors including, but not limited to, operating results, business plans, economic projections, share price and anticipated future cash flows. There are inherent uncertainties related to these factors and management’s judgment in applying them to the analysis of goodwill impairment. Changes in economic and operating conditions could result in goodwill impairment in future periods. In testing goodwill for impairment, the Company performs a qualitative assessment of whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value including goodwill. If the qualitative assessment determines that it is more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying value including goodwill, the Company will compare the fair value of that reporting unit with its carrying value including goodwill. If the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, goodwill is considered impaired with the impairment loss equal to the amount by which the carrying value of the goodwill exceeds the implied fair value of that goodwill. Impairment related to goodwill is recorded in impairment of goodwill and intangible assets on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. |
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| Intangible Assets, Net |
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| Leases |
Leases The Company evaluates all leases at inception under ASC 842 and classifies the lease as either an operating or a finance lease. The Company currently only has operating leases. Operating lease ROU assets represent the Company’s right to use an underlying asset during the lease term. ROU assets are further adjusted for lease incentives. Operating lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term and is recorded in general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The Company recognizes variable lease payments associated with the Company’s leases when the variability is resolved. Variable lease payments are recorded in Occupancy, equipment rentals and other office related expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations along with expenses arising from fixed lease payments. See Note 21 - Leases for more information. Operating lease liabilities represent the Company’s obligation to make lease payments arising from the terms of the lease. The lease liabilities are initially recognized based on the present value of the remaining lease payments using a discount rate that represents the Company’s incremental borrowing rate as of the lease commencement date. As most of the Company’s leases do not provide an implicit rate, the Company uses its incremental borrowing rate based on the information available as of the lease commencement date in determining the present value of the lease payments. This incremental borrowing rate is the rate of interest that the Company would have to pay to borrow on a collateralized basis over a similar term an amount equal to the lease payments in a similar economic environment and given similar credit risk. The lease term for all of the Company’s leases includes the noncancellable period of the lease plus any additional periods covered by the option to extend (or not to terminate) the lease. The Company includes these options in the lease term when it is reasonably certain of exercising them. ASC 842 provides for policy elections related to leases with a term of 12 months or less and separation of lease components from non-lease components. The Company elected not to recognize lease assets and lease liabilities for leases with a term of 12 months or less and not to separate lease components from non-lease components. |
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| Other Assets, Net |
Other Assets, Net Other assets, net, consist of right-of-use Receivables, Net of Allowance Receivables, net of allowance, are represented by amounts due from investors and other parties and are stated at the amounts management expects to collect. If the Company expects to collect less than 100% of the recorded receivable balances, an allowance for doubtful accounts is recorded based on the current expected credit loss (“CECL”) methodology which includes a combination of historical experience, aging analysis, information on specific balances and reasonable and supportable forecasts. Government Guaranteed Receivables, Net The Company accounts for foreclosed mortgage loans guaranteed by the government as a separate receivable. These amounts are carried at the net amounts the Company expects to receive from the liquidation of the underlying property and any expected claim proceeds from HUD for shortfall on liquidation proceeds in other assets, net, in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition. Outstanding HUD claims associated with HECM loans that are collateral for issued and outstanding HMBS may be retained inside the HMBS while the associated HECM loan remains insured by HUD or a HUD claim is
outstanding and the HECM loan has not yet reached 98% of the loan’s MCA. Subsequent to reaching 98% of the MCA, the Company must purchase the loan out of the HMBS.
Servicer Advances, Net of Allowance The Company is required under certain servicing contracts to ensure that property taxes, insurance premiums, foreclosure costs and various other items are paid in order to preserve the assets being serviced. Generally, the Company recovers such advances from borrowers for reinstated or performing loans, proceeds of liquidation of collateral or ultimate disposition of the loan, credit owners or loan insurers. Investments, at Fair Value The Company invests in the equity of other companies in the form of common stock, preferred stock or other in-substance equity interests or an investment in a limited liability company. The Company evaluates its outstanding equity investments in other companies to determine whether the Company is able to demonstrate a controlling financial interest or significant influence. For investments in which the Company is able to exercise significant influence, the Company applies the equity method of accounting. If the investment does not meet the criteria for the use of the equity method of accounting, the investment is accounted for at cost unless an election is made to account for it at fair value. For investments in which the Company is unable to exercise significant influence, the Company does not account for these equity investments under ASC 323, Investments—Equity Method and Joint Ventures The Company has elected to account for certain of its investments at fair value under the fair value option provisions included in FASB ASC 825, Financial Instruments Equity securities with a readily determinable fair value are required to be measured at fair value, with changes in fair value recognized through net income. Equity securities without readily determinable fair value are carried at cost, less any impairment plus or minus changes resulting from observable price changes for identical or similar investments. Loans Subject to Repurchase from Ginnie Mae For certain loans that the Company has pooled and securitized with Ginnie Mae, the Company as the issuer has the unilateral right to repurchase, with Ginnie Mae’s prior authorization, any individual loan in a Ginnie Mae securitization pool if that loan meets certain criteria, including being delinquent greater than 90 days. Once the Company has the unilateral right to repurchase a delinquent loan, the Company has effectively regained control over the loan and, under GAAP, must
re-recognize the loan in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition and establish a corresponding liability regardless of the Company’s intention to repurchase the loan.Receivable from Clearing Organization The Company clears all of its proprietary and all of its customer transactions from its broker-dealer transactions through another broker-dealer on a fully disclosed basis. Securities transactions are recorded on the trade date as if they had settled. The related amounts receivable and payable for unsettled securities transactions, along with contractual deposits are recorded in other assets, net, on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition. |
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| HMBS Related Obligations, at Fair Value |
HMBS Related Obligations, at Fair Value HMBS related obligations, at fair value, represent the secured borrowing associated with the Company’s securitization of HECM loans where the securitization does not meet the criteria for sale accounting treatment. This liability includes the Company’s obligation to repay the secured borrowing from the FHA insured HECM cash flows and the obligations as issuer and servicer of the HECM loans and HMBS. As an issuer of HMBS, the Company is obligated to service the HECM loan and associated HMBS, which includes funding the repurchase of the HECM loans or pass through of cash due to the holder of the beneficial interests in the Ginnie Mae HMBS upon maturity events and certain funding obligations related to monthly guarantee fees, mortgage insurance proceeds and partial month interest. As an issuer, the Company is required to repurchase reverse loans out of the Ginnie Mae securitization pools once the outstanding principal balance of the related HECM is equal to or greater than 98% of the MCA. The Company is also required to pay off the outstanding remaining principal balance of secured borrowings if certain triggering events are reached prior to the 98% of MCA limit, such as death of borrower and completion of foreclosure. Performing repurchased loans are conveyed to HUD and payment is received from HUD typically within 75 days of repurchase. Nonperforming repurchased loans are generally liquidated through foreclosure, subsequent sale of real estate owned and claim submissions to HUD. Loans are considered nonperforming upon events such as, but not limited to, the death of the mortgagor, the mortgagor no longer occupying the property as their principal residence, or the property taxes or insurance not being paid. The Company relies upon its secured financing facilities (see Note 19—Other Financing Lines of Credit) and operating cash flows, to the extent necessary, to repurchase loans. The timing and amount of the Company’s obligation to repurchase HECMs is uncertain as repurchase is predicated on certain factors such as whether or not a borrower event of default occurs prior to the HECM reaching the mandatory repurchase threshold under which the Company is obligated to repurchase the loan. Performing repurchased loans are conveyed to HUD and nonperforming repurchased loans are generally liquidated in accordance with program requirements. In addition to having to fund repurchases, the Company may sustain losses during the process of liquidating the loans. The issuer is also required to fund guarantee fees to Ginnie Mae, MIP to the FHA and is obligated to fund partial month interest resulting from shortfalls in interest received from borrower payoffs to the holders of the HMBS beneficial interests. Estimated cash flows associated with these obligations are included in the HMBS related obligations, at fair value, in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition. The Company has elected to record the HMBS related obligations at fair value. The estimated fair value is generally determined by discounting expected principal, interest and other servicing or issuer obligation cash flows using an estimated market discount rate that management believes a market participant would consider in determining fair value. See Note 5—Fair Value for further discussion of valuation of HMBS related obligations. The yield on HMBS related obligations along with any changes in fair value are recorded in net fair value gains on loans and related obligations in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The yield on the HMBS related obligations includes recognition of contractual interest expense based on the stated interest rates of the HMBS beneficial interests. |
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| Nonrecourse Debt, at Fair Value |
Nonrecourse Debt, at Fair Value Nonrecourse debt, at fair value, is debt of consolidated VIE securitization trusts or non consolidated funds that provide nonrecourse The Company has elected to measure the outstanding nonrecourse debt at fair value in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition with all changes in fair value recorded to net fair value gains on loans and related obligations in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The yield on nonrecourse debt and any change in fair value are also recorded in net fair value gains on loans and related obligations in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The yield recognized includes the contractual interest expense based on the stated interest rates of the debt and amortization of any discount at which the related bonds were issued. Reverse Mortgage Loans The Company securitizes certain of its interests in HECM Buyouts and non-agency reverse mortgage loans. The transactions provide investors with the ability to invest in a pool of reverse mortgage loans secured by one-to-four-family Commercial Mortgage Loans The Company issues nonrecourse debt securities secured by mortgage loans made to real estate investors. The transactions provide debt security holders the ability to invest in a pool of performing loans secured by investment real estate. The Company issues nonrecourse debt securities secured by agricultural loans made to investors. The transactions provide the Company with access to liquidity for the mortgage loans and ongoing management fees. Nonrecourse MSR Financing Liability The Company has agreements with third parties and has sold beneficial interests in the servicing fees generated from its originated or acquired MSRs. Under these agreements, the Company has agreed to sell to the third parties the right to receive all excess servicing and ancillary fees related to the identified MSRs in exchange for an upfront payment equal to the entire purchase price of the acquired or originated MSRs. The Company elected to measure the outstanding financings related to the nonrecourse MSR financing liability at fair value as permitted under ASC 825 , Financial Instruments |
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| Other Financing Lines of Credit |
Other Financing Lines of Credit Other financing lines of credit principally consists of variable-rate, asset-backed facilities, primarily warehouse lines of credit, to support the origination of mortgage loans and operations of the Company, which provide creditors a collateralized interest in specific mortgage loans and other Company assets that meet the eligibility requirements under the terms of the facility. The source of repayment of the facilities is typically from the sale or securitization of the underlying loans into the secondary mortgage market. The Company evaluates its capacity needs for warehouse facilities and adjusts the amount of available capacity under these facilities in response to the current mortgage environment and origination needs. Interest expense from these financings is recorded in net interest expense in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Costs incurred in connection with obtaining financing lines of credit are capitalized to other assets, net, within the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition and amortized over the term of the related financing as interest expense within the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
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| Payables and Other Liabilities |
Payables and Other Liabilities Payables and other liabilities consist of accrued compensation expense, accrued liabilities, lease liabilities, deferred purchase price liabilities, Ginnie Mae reverse mortgage buyout payable, derivative liabilities, deferred tax liability, estimate of claim losses, repurchase reserves, liability for loans eligible for repurchase from Ginnie Mae and warrant liability. The components of payables and other liabilities are detailed in Note 20—Payables and Other Liabilities. Deferred Purchase Price Liabilities As a result of business acquisitions, the Company has recorded contingent liabilities based upon expected future payouts. In accordance with ASC 805, the Company measures any contingent consideration related to business combinations at fair value, and adjusts the reported amount each period with the change in fair value recorded in other, net , in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. IBNR and Estimate of Claim Losses The Company offers medical, dental, and other benefits to its employees. Certain of these medical benefit plans are self-funded by the Company, whereby the Company pays actual claims made by its employees. Any employee-paid portion of these benefits are withheld by the individual operating entities and remitted back to the Company on a monthly basis. In addition, the Company has a stop-loss insurance policy in place which reimburses the Company for extraordinary claims. The Company estimates incurred but not reported obligations, including any existing and future claims (“IBNR”), related to these self-funded benefits on a quarterly basis. The estimated claims are recorded based upon current and future claims expected to be received. In addition, the Company has engaged a third party actuary to validate the reasonableness of the existing estimated claims. The Company is occasionally named as a defendant in claims concerning alleged errors or omissions pertaining to the issuance of title policies or the performance of escrow services. The Company assesses pending and threatened claims to determine whether losses are probable and reasonably estimable in accordance with ASC 450, Contingencies This liability also includes amounts determined on the basis of claim evaluation, estimates for reported losses and estimates for losses incurred but not reported related to the Company’s title and settlement services subsidiary. These estimates are continually reviewed and updated. Any adjustments are reflected currently. Accordingly, loss and loss adjustment expenses are charged to income as incurred. Management believes the liability for loss and loss adjustment expenses is adequate; however, the ultimate liability may be in excess of or less than the amounts provided. Repurchase Reserve The Company has exposure to potential mortgage loan repurchases and indemnifications in its capacity as a seller of mortgage loans. The estimation of the liability for probable loss related to repurchase and indemnification obligations considers: (i) specific, nonperforming loans where the Company has received a repurchase or indemnification request and believes it will be required to repurchase the loan or indemnify the investor for any losses; and (ii) an estimate of probable future repurchase or indemnification obligations for standard representation and warranty provisions, early payment defaults or other recourse obligations. The Company establishes an initial reserve at fair value for expected losses relating to loan sales at the date the loans are derecognized from the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition, which is recorded as a component of gain on sale and other income from loans held for sale, net, in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Warrant Liability The Company accounts for warrants for the Company’s Class A Common Stock at fair value within payables and other liabilities on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition because the warrants do not meet the criteria for classification within equity. The warrants are subject to remeasurement at each statement of financial condition date and any change in fair value is recognized within other, net in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The Company will continue to adjust the liability for changes in fair value until the earlier of the exercise or expiration of the warrants. Tax Receivable Agreement Obligation In connection with the Business Combination, concurrently with the Closing, the Company entered into TRAs with certain owners of FoA Equity prior to the Business Combination (the “TRA Parties”). The TRAs generally provide for payment by the Company to the TRA Parties of 85% of the cash tax benefits, if any, that the Company is deemed to realize (calculated using certain simplifying assumptions) as a result of (i) tax basis adjustments as a result of sales and exchanges of units in connection with or following the Business Combination and certain distributions with respect to units, (ii) the Company’s utilization of certain tax attributes attributable to Blackstone Tactical Opportunities Associates—NQ L.L.C., a Delaware limited partnership, shareholders (“Blocker GP”), and (iii) certain other tax benefits related to entering into the TRAs, including tax benefits attributable to making payments under the TRAs. These tax basis adjustments generated over time may increase (for tax purposes) the depreciation and amortization deductions available to the Company and, therefore, may reduce the amount of U.S. federal, state and local tax that the Company would otherwise be required to pay in the future, although the IRS may challenge all or part of the validity of that tax basis, and a court could sustain such challenge. The tax basis adjustments upon sales or exchanges of units for shares of Class A Common Stock and certain distributions with respect to Class A LLC Units may also decrease gains (or increase losses) on future dispositions of certain assets to the extent tax basis is allocated to those assets. Actual tax benefits realized by the Company may differ from tax benefits calculated under the Tax Receivable Agreements as a result of the use of certain assumptions in the TRAs, including the use of an assumed weighted average state and local income tax rate to calculate tax benefits. The payments that FoA may make under the TRAs are expected to be substantial. The payments under the TRAs are not conditioned upon continued ownership of FoA or FoA Equity by the Continuing Unitholders (as defined in Note 4—Acquisitions). The Company accounts for the effects of these increases in tax basis and associated payments under the TRAs arising from exchanges in connection with the Business Combination as follows:
The Company records obligations under the TRAs resulting from exchanges subsequent to the Business Combination, as they occur, at the gross undiscounted amount of the expected future payments as an increase to the liability along with the deferred tax asset and valuation allowance (if any) with an offset to additional paid-in capital. As of December 31, 2021 (Successor), the Company had a liability of $34.6 million related to its projected obligations under the TRA, which is included in deferred purchase price liabilities within payables and other liabilities on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition.
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| Notes Payable, Net |
Notes Payable, Net The Company accounts for outstanding notes payable in accordance with ASC 470—
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| Reinsurance |
Reinsurance The Company assumes and cedes reinsurance with other insurance companies in the normal course of business. Ceded insurance is comprised of excess of loss treaties, which protect against losses over defined amounts. The Company remains liable to the insured for claims under ceded insurance policies in the event the assuming insurance companies are unable to meet their obligations under these contracts. Reinsurance is recorded as a contra revenue within fee income on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
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| Comprehensive Income |
Comprehensive Income Recognized revenue, expenses, gains and losses are included in operations. Certain changes in assets and liabilities, such as foreign currency translation adjustments, are reported as a separate component in the Consolidated Statements of Equity. Such items, along with net income and losses, are components of comprehensive income (loss). The components of other comprehensive income (loss) are reported in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. For the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020, and 2019, the only component of other comprehensive income (loss) was foreign currency translation adjustments, arising from translation of the foreign branch accounts in Manila, Philippines. |
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| Foreign Currency |
Foreign Currency The functional currency of the Company’s international branch is the Philippine peso. Foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities are translated into United States dollars using the exchange rates in effect at the dates of the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition. Results of operations and cash flows are translated using the average exchange rates throughout the period. The resulting exchange rate translation adjustments are included as a component of equity in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). |
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| Revenue Recognition |
Revenue Recognition The Company derives its revenues principally from gains on origination and sale of loans, including revenue fees collected from the borrower at closing, loan servicing fees, fair value gains on originated mortgage loans, net of changes in fair value associated with outstanding HMBS and other nonrecourse obligations, other fee income, and net interest income on loans. Net gains on loans held for sale include realized and unrealized gains and losses on loans held for sale, interest rate lock commitments, related derivatives and retained MSRs. The Company sells mortgage loans into the secondary market, including sales to the GSEs on a servicing-released basis, where the loans are sold to an investor with the associated mortgage servicing rights transferred to the investor or to a separate third party investor. In addition, the Company may opportunistically sell loans on a servicing-retained basis, where the loan is sold and the rights to service that loan are retained. Unrealized gains and losses include fair value gains and losses resulting from changes in fair value in the underlying mortgages, interest rate lock commitments, related derivatives and retained MSRs, from the time of origination to the ultimate sale of the loan or other settlement of those financial instruments. Monthly servicing revenue represents income derived by the Company in relation to the servicing of loans. Interest income reflects interest earned on loans held for sale by the Company prior to sale on the secondary market. The interest income collected on such loans is reported net of the interest expense incurred while the loans are carried on the Company’s warehouse lines. Interest income is recognized using the interest method. Loans are placed on non-accrual status when any portion of the principal or interest is 90 days past due or earlier if factors indicate that the ultimate collectability of the principal or interest is not probable. Interest received from loans on non-accrual status is recorded as income when collected. Loans return to accrual status when the principal and interest become current and it is probable that the amounts are fully collectible. The majority of revenue generated by the Company in connection with originations and servicing are not within the scope of ASC 606. Based on its evaluation of loan origination fees, the Company has determined that loan origination fees are recorded in fee income in the Consolidated Statements of Operations when a loan is successfully funded, with the related costs recognized in general and administrative expenses when incurred. The primary components of fee income consist of the following: Loan Servicing Fees Loan servicing income represents recurring servicing and other ancillary fees earned for servicing mortgage loans owned by investors. Servicing fees received for servicing mortgage loans owned by investors are based on a stipulated percentage of the outstanding monthly principal balance on such loans, or the difference between the weighted-average yield received on the mortgage loans and the amount paid to the investor, less guaranty fees and interest on curtailments. Loan servicing income is receivable only out of interest collected from mortgagors and is recorded as income when collected. Late charges and other miscellaneous fees collected from mortgagors are also recorded as income when collected, and are included as a component of fee income in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Loan Origination Fees Loan origination fees are recorded in fee income in the Consolidated Statements of Operations when earned, with the related costs recognized in general and administrative expenses when incurred at the date of origination. The Company collects from the borrower certain amounts, including underwriting fees, credit reporting fees, loan administration and appraisal fees. The Company has determined that it is primarily responsible for fulfillment and acceptability for these services, and has discretion in setting the price to the borrower, and therefore these fees should be recognized gross as the Company is the principal for the specified goods and services performed. In addition to the fees above, the Company also acts as agent for certain services for its customers. These services include obtaining flood certification, credit reporting, and inspection fees. In these transactions, the Company will facilitate the providing of the goods or services to prospective borrowers, and collects these amounts from the borrower prior to the services being provided. These amounts are included as a component of fee income in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Agents National Title Insurance Company (“ANTIC”), a subsidiary of the Company, issues title insurance products through a network of title insurance agents throughout the country. Title insurance is a product providing coverage to parties within a real estate transaction according to the respective state regulatory bodies in the United States of America. Insurance premium revenue is recognized from title insurance contracts when the title agents report the issuance of a title insurance policy. The revenue stream falls under ASU 2016-20, Issue 5: Scope of Topic 606 11Revenue from Contracts with Customers Financial Services-Insurance 944-605 which reflects premiums from title insurance contracts shall be considered due from policyholders and, accordingly, recognized as revenue on the effective date of the insurance contract because most of the services associated with the contract have been rendered by that time. However, the binder date is appropriate if the insurance entity is legally or contractually entitled to the premium on the binder date. The Company recognizes revenues from services provided in accordance with the five-step process outlined in ASC 606. Revenue is recognized when the performance obligations have been satisfied by transferring control of a product or service to a customer in an amount that reflects the consideration that the Company expects to receive. This revenue can be recognized at a point in time or over time. Other Fee Income Title and Closing Services : The Company generates revenue by providing title agent and closing services for lenders in connection with loan closings. Specific fees are specified within each lenders/financial institutions’ agreements. While the services are generally performed over a
90
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time frame leading up to and finalized before the date of loan closing, no
fees are earned and recorded unless the loan closing occurs. Net fees are issued to the Company at the time of the respective loan closing. The specific good and/or service provided to the customer is the issuance of title insurance policy. The risk in the title issuance lies mostly with the title underwriter of the insurance policy and less on the Company, as the agent, thus the Company determined within step 5
of ASC 606
that the Company does not control the goods or service before it is transferred to the customer. The Company recognizes net revenue at a point in time using the output method, specifically as services are completed in connection with the performance of said obligations. There are two
performance obligations, the first is the search and examination of the title of a property, which is performed by the Company on behalf of the underwriter. The second is the issuance of a title insurance policy, which is performed by an independent underwriter. The transaction price is allocated between the performance obligations based on the terms of the transaction agreement. These amounts are included as a component of fee income in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Settlement, Appraisal and Other Services : Settlement, appraisal and other services include specific real estate transaction services provided to customers to facilitate the origination of mortgage loans. Revenue is recognized when the performance obligations have been satisfied by transferring control of a product or service to a customer in an amount that reflects the consideration that the Company expects to receive. The Company recognizes gross revenue at a point in time using the output method, specifically as services are completed in connection with the performance of said obligations.
The Company earns appraisal revenue through the one performance obligation of managing the appraisal process for a consumer to obtain an independent valuation of a property to be mortgaged. The appraisal management company maintains a pool of qualified appraisers, who on behalf of the lender provide an appraisal report for a property. Gross revenue is earned and recognized at a point in time using the output method when each appraisal is performed and completed. These amounts are included as a component of fee income in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. There are no variable consideration or significant judgments or estimates when revenue is recognized for this stream in accordance with ASC 606. Transactional Revenue in-school students and refinancing existing student loans. Transaction fees are considered revenue from contracts with customers. The Company receives transaction fees for the performance obligation of providing loan application processing and loan facilitation services for the issuing banks. The Company records revenue over time using the output method, specifically when certain milestones are reached in connection with the performance of said obligations. These amounts are included as a component of fee income in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Hedge Advisory Services: Company may also be entitled to receive incentive compensation (the
“at-risk fee”) tied to the performance of the MSR portfolio, which will generally vary between 5% and 15% of net gains. The
at-risk fee is typically calculated and paid monthly. The Company recognizes gross revenues over time utilizing the output method. These amounts are included as a component of fee income in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Other advisory fees: In addition to the management fee and incentive fee, the Company may also receive expense reimbursements from its clients in accordance with applicable advisory or
sub-advisory agreements and other governing documents. These may include but are not limited to, reimbursement for expenses associated with legal entity formation and capital raising activities, initial public offering costs and expenses, fund administration costs, professional fees, securitization costs, custodian and transfer agent costs and certain other
out-of-pocket expenses. To the extent such reimbursements are provided, the Company recognizes these amounts as a component of fee income in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The Company recognizes gross revenues over time utilizing the output method.
MSR Trade Broker: The Company’s one performance obligation for these services is providing brokerage services to its clients. Services include analysis, structuring, marketing and negotiation of transactions for servicing portfolios in the secondary market. The Company earns revenue based on fees resulting from the trade of MSR assets. Trading of MSR assets is done in two ways: 1)
co-issue, flow arrangement for the exit of a pipeline on a per loan basis, and 2) bulk, sale of an entire MSR portfolio. Fees on these brokered trades are based upon a dollar per loan or basis points on UPB of underlying loans. Fees are defined in agreements with clients. Service is completed at the settlement date. The Company recognizes gross revenue at a point in time when the services are performed utilizing the output method. These amounts are included as a component of fee income in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
OAS & MSR Valuation Services: The Company has one performance obligation for these services which is providing the analytic valuation services specified in the client-specific statement of work. Services are rendered when valuation results are complete and delivered to the client. The Company recognizes gross revenue at a point in time in which the services are performed using the output method. These amounts are included as a component of fee income in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Contract Balances A contract asset balance occurs when an entity performs a service for a customer before the customer pays consideration (resulting in a contract receivable) or before payment is due (resulting in a contract asset). A contract liability balance is an entity’s obligation to transfer a service to a customer for which the entity has already received payment (or payment is due) from the customer. The Company’s non-interest revenue streams are largely based on transactional activity, or standard month-end revenue accruals. Consideration is often received immediately or shortly after the Company satisfies its performance obligation and revenue is recognized. The Company does not typically enter into long-term revenue contracts with customers and, therefore, does not experience significant contract balances. The Company did not have any significant contract balances as of December 31, 2021 (Successor) and 2020 (Predecessor). The Company has other revenue streams that are considered insignificant to the overall business. These services are negotiated with customers based on separate contracts for each of the respective services. These revenue streams are also recognized over time using the output method and contain only one performance obligation. There is no significant variable consideration or significant judgments or estimates when revenue is recognized for the Company’s revenue streams in accordance with ASC 606.
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| Transfers of Financial Assets |
Transfers of Financial Assets Transfers of financial assets are accounted for as sales when control over the assets has been surrendered. Control over transferred assets is deemed to be surrendered when (i) the assets have been isolated from the Company, put presumptively beyond the reach of the entity, even in bankruptcy, (ii) the transferee (or if the transferee is an entity whose sole purpose is to engage in securitization and that entity is constrained from pledging or exchanging the assets it receives, each third party holder of its beneficial interests) has the right to pledge or exchange the transferred financial assets, and (iii) the Company or its agents does not maintain effective control over the transferred financial assets or third party beneficial interest related to those transferred assets through an agreement to repurchase them before their maturity. When the Company determines that control over the transfer of financial assets has been surrendered, the transaction will be accounted for as a sale in which the underlying mortgage loans are derecognized, and a corresponding gain recorded equal to the proceeds of the cash and any other beneficial interest retained by the Company, less the carrying balance of the transferred mortgage loans. Upon completion of the sale, the recorded gains and losses are reflected in gain on sale and other income from loans held for sale, net in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Whenever the requirements for sale treatment have not been met due to control over the transferred financial assets not being surrendered, the transferred loans will continue to be held as mortgage loans held for investment, subject to nonrecourse debt, at fair value, and an associated liability is recorded in nonrecourse debt, at fair value on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition. |
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| Equity-Based Compensation |
Equity Based Compensation Equity based compensation with service conditions made to employees is measured based on the grant date fair value of the awards and recognized as compensation expense over the period during which the recipient is required to perform services in exchange for the award (the requisite service period). The Company has elected to use a straight-line attribution method for recognizing compensation costs relating to awards that have service conditions only. Forfeitures are recorded as they occur. For equity based compensation where there are market conditions as well as service conditions to vesting, the grant date fair value of the awards is recognized as compensation expense using the graded-vesting method over the requisite service period for each separately vesting tranche of the award as if they were multiple awards.
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| Advertising Costs |
Advertising Costs Advertising costs are expensed as incurred. For the Successor period April 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021 and Predecessor period January 1, 2021 to March 31, 2021 the Company recorded $30.8 million and $10.6 million in advertising expense, respectively. For the years ended December 31, 2020, and 2019 (Predecessor), the Company recorded $37.5 million and $27.2 million, respectively, in advertising and related expenses which are included in general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations for all periods.
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| Income Taxes |
Income Taxes Prior to the Business Combination, a portion of FoA Equity’s earnings were subject to certain U.S. federal and foreign taxes. Subsequent to the Business Combination, the portion of earnings allocable to FoA is subject to corporate level tax rates at the federal, state and local levels. Therefore, the amount of income taxes recorded prior to the Business Combination are not representative of the expenses expected subsequent to the Business Combination. The computation of the effective tax rate and provision (benefit) at each period requires the use of certain estimates and significant judgments including, but not limited to, the expected operating income for the year, projections of the proportion of income that is subject to tax, permanent differences between the Company’s GAAP earnings and taxable income, and the likelihood of recovering deferred tax assets existing as of the statement of financial condition date. The estimates used to compute the provision (benefit) for income taxes may change throughout the year as new events occur, additional information is obtained or as tax laws and regulations change. Accordingly, the effective tax rate for future periods may vary materially. The Company accounts for income taxes pursuant to the asset and liability method, which requires it to recognize current tax liabilities or receivables for the amount of taxes it estimates are payable or refundable for the current year, deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences attributable to temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and their respective tax bases of assets and liabilities and the expected benefits of net operating loss and credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in operations in the period enacted. A valuation allowance is provided when it is more likely than not that a portion or all of a deferred tax asset will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income and the reversal of deferred tax liabilities during the period in which related temporary differences become deductible. The benefit of tax positions taken or expected to be taken in the Company’s income tax returns is recognized in the financial statements if such positions are more likely than not of being sustained upon examination by taxing auth orities. Differences between tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return and the benefit recognized and measured pursuant to the interpretation are referred to as “unrecognized benefits.” A liability is recognized (or amount of net operating loss carryover or amount of tax refundable is reduced) for an unrecognized tax benefit because it represents a potential future obligation to the taxing authority for a tax position that was not recognized. Interest costs and related penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits are required to be calculated, if applicable. Interest costs and related penalties associated with tax matters are recognized as general and administrative expenses. |
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| Contingencies |
Contingencies The Company evaluates contingencies based on information currently available and will establish accruals for those matters when a loss contingency is considered probable and the related amount is reasonably estimable. For matters where a loss is believed to be reasonably possible but not probable, no accrual is established, but the nature of the loss contingency and an estimate of the reasonably possible range of loss in excess of amounts accrued, when such estimate can be made, is disclosed. In deriving an estimate, the Company is required to make assumptions about matters that are, by their nature, highly uncertain. The assessment of loss contingencies, including legal contingencies, involves the use of critical estimates, assumptions and judgments. Whenever practicable, the Company consults with outside experts, including legal counsel and consultants, to assist with the gathering and evaluation of information related to contingent liabilities. It is not possible to predict or determine the outcome of all loss contingencies. Accruals are periodically reviewed and may be adjusted as circumstances change. See Note 26—Commitments and Contingencies for further discussion.
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| Seller Earnout |
Seller Earnout The equity owners of FoA Equity prior to the Closing are entitled to receive an earnout exchangeable for Class A Common Stock if, at any time during the six years following Closing, the volume weighted average price (the “VWAP”) of Class A Common Stock with respect to a trading day is greater than or equal to $12.50 for any 20 trading days within a consecutive 30
-trading-day period (“First Earnout Achievement Date”), 50
% of the earnout units issued to sellers (in conjunction with the Sponsor shares defined below, the “Earnout Securities”) will be issued; and if, at any time during the six years following Closing, the VWAP is greater than or equal to $15.00 for any
20 trading days within a consecutive
30
-trading-day
period, the remaining 50% of the Earnout Securities will be issued (“Second Earnout Achievement Date”).
The seller earnout is accounted for as contingent consideration and classified as equity. The seller earnout was measured at fair value upon the consummation of the Business Combination, the date of issuance, and will not be subsequently remeasured. The settlement of the seller earnout will be accounted for within equity, if and when, the First or Second Earnout Achievement Date occurs. |
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| Sponsor Earnout |
Sponsor Earnout The Company classified the Sponsor Earnout Agreement as an equity transaction measured at fair value upon the consummation of the Business Combination, the date of issuance, and will not be subsequently remeasured. Additionally, the settlement of the Sponsor Earnout Agreement will be accounted for within equity, if and when the First or Second Sponsor Earnout Achievement Date occurs. See Note 40—Equity for additional information. |
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| Noncontrolling Interest |
Noncontrolling Interest Noncontrolling interest represents the Company’s noncontrolling interest in consolidated subsidiaries which are not attributable, directly or indirectly, to the controlling Class A Common Stock ownership of the Company. Net income (loss) is reduced by the portion of net income (loss) that is attributable to noncontrolling interests as well as special allocations related to the Amended and Restated Long-Term Incentive Plan (“A&R MLTIP”) as defined in the FoA Equity LLC Agreement. |
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| Earnings Per Share |
Earnings Per Share Basic net income (loss) per share is based on the weighted average number of shares of Class A Common Stock issued and outstanding during the Successor periods. Diluted net income (loss) per share is based on the weighted average number of shares of Class A Common Stock issued and outstanding and the effect of all dilutive common stock equivalents and potentially dilutive equity based compensation awards outstanding during the Successor periods. For the Predecessor periods, FoA Equity’s capital structure consisted of a single class of outstanding membership units which were held by one member, UFG. Therefore, the Company omitted earnings per unit for the Predecessor periods presented due to the limited number of LLC unit holders.
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| Reclassifications |
Reclassifications Certain amounts from the prior year consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current year financial presentation. |
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| Recently Adopted Accounting Guidance | Recently Adopted Accounting Guidance
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| Recently Issued Accounting Guidance, Not Yet Adopted |
Recently Issued Accounting Guidance, Not Yet Adopted as of December 31, 2021
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