UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 FORM 10-Q
xQUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended SeptemberJune 30, 20182019
or
¨TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from _______ to _______                    
Commission file number: 001-14667

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Mr. Cooper Group Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 91-1653725
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
  
8950 Cypress Waters Blvd, Coppell, TX 75019
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
   
(469) 549-2000
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, $0.01 par value per shareCOOPThe Nasdaq Stock Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  x    No  ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).    Yes  x    No  ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of "large“large accelerated filer"filer”, "accelerated filer"“accelerated filer”, "smaller“smaller reporting company"company”, and "emerging“emerging growth company"company” in Rule 12(b)-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large Accelerated Filer¨Accelerated Filerx
Non-Accelerated Filer¨Smaller reporting company¨
  Emerging growth company¨
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  ¨    No  x
Number of shares of common stock, $0.01 par value, outstanding as of November 2, 2018July 28, 2019 was 90,813,598.91,075,575.

MR. COOPER GROUP INC.
QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
  Page
PART I 
   
Item 1.
   
 
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of SeptemberJune 30, 20182019 (unaudited) and December 31, 20172018 (Successor)
   
 
Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited) for the Successor’s TwoThree and Six Months Ended SeptemberJune 30, 20182019 and the Predecessor’s OneThree and SevenSix Months Ended July 31,June 30, 2018 and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017
   
 
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity (unaudited) for the Successor’s TwoThree and Six Months Ended SeptemberJune 30, 20182019 and the Predecessor’s SevenThree and Six Months Ended July 31,June 30, 2018 and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017
   
 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) for the Successor’s TwoSix Months Ended SeptemberJune 30, 20182019 and the Predecessor’s SevenSix Months Ended July 31,June 30, 2018 and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017
   
 
   
Item 2.
   
Item 3.
   
Item 4.
   
PART II 
   
Item 1.
   
Item 1A.
   
Item 2.
   
Item 3.
   
Item 4.
   
Item 5.
   
Item 6.
  
  


GLOSSARY OF TERMS

This Glossary of Terms defines some of the terms that are used throughout this report and does not represent a complete list of all defined terms used.
Advance Facility.  A secured financing facility to fund advance receivables which is backed by a pool of mortgage servicing advance receivables made by a servicer to a certain pool of mortgage loans.

Agency and Government Conforming Loan.  A mortgage loan that meets all requirements (loan type, maximum amount, LTV ratio and credit quality) for purchase by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, or insured by the FHA, USDA or guaranteed by the VA.

Asset-Backed Securities (ABS).  A financial security whose income payments and value is derived from and collateralized (or “backed”) by a specified pool of underlying receivables or other financial assets.

Base Servicing Fee.  The servicing fee retained by the servicer, expressed in basis points, in an excess MSR arrangement in exchange for the provision of servicing functions on a portfolio of mortgage loans, after which the servicer and the co-investment partner share the excess fees on a pro rata basis.

Direct-to-consumer Originations.  A type of mortgage loan origination pursuant to which a lender markets refinancing and purchase money mortgage loans directly to selected consumers through telephone call centers, the Internet or other means.

Conventional Mortgage Loans.  A mortgage loan that is not guaranteed or insured by the FHA, the VA or any other government agency. Although a conventional loan is not insured or guaranteed by the government, it can still follow the guidelines of GSEs and be sold to the GSEs.

Correspondent Originations.  A type of mortgage loan origination pursuant to which a company purchases closed mortgage loans from correspondent lenders, such as community banks, credit unions, mortgage brokers and independent mortgage bankers.
Credit-Sensitive Loan.  A mortgage loan with certain characteristics such as low borrower credit quality, relaxed original underwriting standards and high LTV, which we believe indicates that the mortgage loan presents an elevated risk of borrower default versus payoff.

Delinquent Loan.  A mortgage loan that is 30 or more days past due from its contractual due date.

Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).  The VA is a cabinet-level department of the U.S. federal government, which guarantees certain home loans for qualified borrowers eligible for securitization with GNMA.

Excess Servicing Fees.  In an excess MSR arrangement, the servicing fee cash flows on a portfolio of mortgage loans after payment of the base servicing fee.

Excess Spread.  MSRs with a co-investment partner where the servicer receives a base servicing fee and the servicer and co-investment partner share the excess servicing fees. This co-investment strategy reduces the required upfront capital from the servicer when purchasing or investing in MSRs.

Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae or FNMA).  FNMA was federally chartered by Congress in 1938 to support liquidity, stability, and affordability in the secondary mortgage market, where existing mortgage-related assets are purchased and sold. Fannie Mae buys mortgage loans from lenders and resells them as mortgage backed securities in the secondary mortgage market.

Federal Housing Administration (FHA).  The FHA is a U.S. federal government agency within the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). It provides mortgage insurance on loans made by FHA-approved lenders in compliance with FHA guidelines throughout the United States.

Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA).  A U.S. federal government agency that is the regulator and conservator of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and the regulator of the 12 Federal Home Loan Banks.


Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac or FHLMC).  Freddie Mac was chartered by Congress in 1970 to stabilize the nation’s residential mortgage markets and expand opportunities for homeownership and affordable rental housing. Freddie Mac participates in the secondary mortgage market by purchasing mortgage loans and mortgage-related securities for investment and by issuing guaranteed mortgage-related securities.


Government National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae or GNMA).  GNMA is a self financing, wholly-owned U.S. Government corporation within HUD. Ginnie Mae guarantees the timely payment of principal and interest on MBS backed by federally insured or guaranteed loans - mainly loans insured by the FHA or guaranteed by the VA. Ginnie Mae securities are the only MBS to carry the full faith and credit guarantee of the U.S. federal government.

Government-Sponsored Enterprise (GSE).  Certain entities established by the U.S. Congress to provide liquidity, stability and affordability in residential housing. These agencies are Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the 12 Federal Home Loan Banks.

Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP).  A U.S. federal government program designed to help eligible homeowners avoid foreclosure through mortgage loan modifications. Participating servicers may be entitled to receive financial incentives in connection with loan modifications they enter into with eligible borrowers and subsequent success fees to the extent that a borrower remains current in any agreed upon loan modification.

Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP).  A U.S. federal government program designed to help eligible homeowners refinance their existing mortgage loans. The mortgage must be owned or guaranteed by a GSE, originated during a defined time period, and applicants must be up-to-date on their mortgage payments but unable to obtain refinancing because the value of their homes has declined.

Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM).  A type of reverse mortgage loan insured by the FHA.

Interest Rate Lock Commitments (IRLC).  Agreements under which the interest rate and the maximum amount of the mortgage loan are set prior to funding the mortgage loan.

Interest-Sensitive Loan.  A mortgage loan which is primarily impacted by changes in forecasted interest rates, which in turn impacts voluntary prepayment speed. Interest-sensitive loans typically consist of single-family conforming residential forward mortgage loans serviced for GSEs or other third-party investors.

Loan Modification.  Temporary or permanent modifications to loan terms with the borrower, including the interest rate, amortization period and term of the borrower’s original mortgage loan. Loan modifications are usually made to loans that are in default, or in imminent danger of defaulting.

Loan-to-Value Ratio (LTV).  The unpaid principal balance of a mortgage loan as a percentage of the total appraised or market value of the property that secures the loan. An LTV over 100% indicates that the UPB of the mortgage loan exceeds the value of the property.

Loss Mitigation.  The range of servicing activities provided by a servicer in an attempt to minimize the losses suffered by the owner of a defaulted mortgage loan. Loss mitigation techniques include short-sales, deed-in-lieu of foreclosures and loan modifications, among other options.

Mortgage-Backed Securities (MBS).  A type of asset-backed security that is secured by a group of mortgage loans.

Mortgage Servicing Right (MSR).  The right and obligation to service a loan or pool of loans and to receive a servicing fee as well as certain ancillary income. MSRs may be bought and sold, resulting in the transfer of loan servicing obligations. MSRs are designated as such when the benefits of servicing the loans are expected to adequately compensate the servicer for performing the servicing.

MSR Facility.  A type of line of credit backed by mortgage servicing rights that is used for financing purposes.  In certain cases these lines may be a sub-limit of another warehouse facility or alternatively exist on a stand-alone basis.  These facilities allow for same or next-day draws at the request of the borrower.


Mortgage Servicing Liability (MSL).The right and obligation to service a loan or pool of loans and to receive a servicing fee as well as certain ancillary income. MSLs may be bought and sold, resulting in the transfer of loan servicing obligations. MSLs are designated as such when the benefits of servicing the loans are not expected to adequately compensate the servicer for performing the servicing.

Non-Conforming Loan.  A mortgage loan that does not meet the standards of eligibility for purchase or securitization by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac or Ginnie Mae.

Originations.  The process through which a lender provides a mortgage loan to a borrower.

Prepayment Speed.  The rate at which voluntary and involuntary mortgage prepayments occur or are projected to occur. The statistic is calculated on an annualized basis and expressed as a percentage of the outstanding principal balance.

Primary Servicer.  The servicer that owns the right to service a mortgage loan or pool of mortgage loans. This differs from a subservicer, which has a contractual agreement with the primary servicer to service a mortgage loan or pool of mortgage loans in exchange for a subservicing fee based upon portfolio volume and characteristics.
Prime Mortgage Loan.  Generally, a high-quality mortgage loan that meets the underwriting standards set by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac and is eligible for purchase or securitization in the secondary mortgage market. Prime Mortgage loans generally have lower default risk and are made to borrowers with excellent credit records and a monthly income at least three to four times greater than their monthly housing expenses (mortgage payments plus taxes and other debt payments) as well as significant other assets. Mortgages not classified as prime mortgage loans are generally called either sub-prime or Alt-A.

Private Label Securitizations.  Securitizations that do not meet the criteria set by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac or Ginnie Mae.

Real Estate Owned (REO).  Property acquired by the servicer on behalf of the owner of a mortgage loan or pool of mortgage loans, usually through foreclosure or a deed-in-lieu of foreclosure on a defaulted loan. The servicer or a third party real estate management firm is responsible for selling the REO. Net proceeds of the sale are returned to the owner of the related loan or loans. In most cases, the sale of REO does not generate enough to pay off the balance of the loan underlying the REO, causing a loss to the owner of the related mortgage loan.

Recapture.  The prepayment of all or part of a federal mortgage subsidy if the home is sold or otherwise disposed of within nine years of receiving a federally-subsidized loan.

Refinancing.  The process of working with existing borrowers to re-originate their mortgage loans. By refinancing loans for borrowers we currently service, we retain the servicing rights, thereby extending the longevity of the servicing cash flows.

Reverse Mortgage.  A reverse mortgage, also referred to as a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage, enables seniors to borrow against the value of their home, and no payment of principal or interest is required until the death of the borrower or the sale of the home. These loans are designed to go through the foreclosure and claim process to recover loan balance.

Servicing.  The performance of contractually specified administrative functions with respect to a mortgage loan or pool of mortgage loans. Duties of a servicer typically include, among other things, collecting monthly payments, maintaining escrow accounts, providing periodic monthly statements to the borrower and monthly reports to the loan owners or their agents, managing insurance, monitoring delinquencies, executing foreclosures (as necessary), and remitting fees to guarantors, trustees and service providers. A servicer is generally compensated with a specific fee outlined in the contract established prior to the commencement of the servicing activities.


Servicing Advances.  In the course of servicing loans, servicers are required to make advances that are reimbursable from collections on the related mortgage loan or pool of loans. There are typically three types of servicing advances: P&I advances, T&I Advances and Corporate Advances.
(i) P&I advances cover scheduled payments of principal and interest that have not been timely paid by borrowers. P&I Advances serve to facilitate the cash flows paid to holders of securities issued by the residential MBS trust. The servicer is not the insurer or guarantor of the MBS and thus has the right to cease the advancing of P&I, when the servicer deems the next advance nonrecoverable. 

(ii) T&I advances pay specified expenses associated with the preservation of a mortgaged property or the liquidation of defaulted mortgage loans, including but not limited to property taxes, insurance premiums or other property-related expenses that have not been timely paid by borrowers in order for the lien holder to maintain its interest in the property. 

(iii) Corporate advances pay costs, fees and expenses incurred in foreclosing upon, preserving defaulted loans and selling REO, including attorneys’ and other professional fees and expenses incurred in connection with foreclosure and liquidation or other legal proceedings arising in the course of servicing the defaulted mortgage loans. 

Servicing advances are reimbursed to the servicer if and when the borrower makes a payment on the underlying mortgage loan at the time the loan is modified or upon liquidation of the underlying mortgage loan but are primarily the responsibility of the investor/owner of the loan. The types of servicing advances that a servicer must make are set forth in its servicing agreement with the owner of the mortgage loan or pool of mortgage loans. In some instances, a servicer is allowed to cease Servicing Advances, if those advances will not be recoverable from the property securing the loan.

Subservicing.  Subservicing is the process of outsourcing the duties of the primary servicer to a third party servicer. The third party servicer performs the servicing responsibilities for a fee and makes servicing advances, which are subsequently reimbursed by the primary servicer. The Servicer is contractually liable to the owner of the loans for the activities of the subservicer.

Unpaid Principal Balance (UPB).  The amount of principal outstanding on a mortgage loan or a pool of mortgage loans.

Warehouse Facility.  A type of line of credit facility used to temporarily finance mortgage loan originations to be sold in the secondary market. Pursuant to a warehouse facility, a loan originator typically agrees to transfer to a counterparty certain mortgage loans against the transfer of funds by the counterparty, with a simultaneous agreement by the counterpart to transfer the loans back to the originator at a date certain, or on demand, against the transfer of funds from the originator.



PART I. Financial Information

Item 1. Financial Statements
MR. COOPER GROUP INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(millions of dollars, except share data)
Successor  PredecessorSuccessor
September 30,
2018
  December 31,
2017
June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
(unaudited)   (unaudited)  
Assets       
Cash and cash equivalents$198
  $215
$245
 $242
Restricted cash332
  360
304
 319
Mortgage servicing rights, $3,485 and $2,937 at fair value, respectively3,500
  2,941
Advances and other receivables, net of reserves of $20 and $284, respectively1,174
  1,706
Reverse mortgage interests, net of reserves of $1 and $115, respectively8,886
  9,984
Mortgage servicing rights, $3,505 and $3,665 at fair value, respectively3,511
 3,676
Advances and other receivables, net of reserves of $98 and $47, respectively1,000
 1,194
Reverse mortgage interests, net of reserves of $8 and $13, respectively7,110
 7,934
Mortgage loans held for sale at fair value1,681
  1,891
3,422
 1,631
Mortgage loans held for investment, $122 and $0 at fair value, respectively122
  139
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $9 and $169, respectively102
  121
Deferred tax asset934
  
Mortgage loans held for investment at fair value114
 119
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $35 and $16, respectively115
 96
Deferred tax asset, net1,055
 967
Other assets799
  679
1,529
 795
Total assets$17,728
  $18,036
$18,405
 $16,973
       
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity    
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity   
Unsecured senior notes, net$2,457
  $1,874
$2,462
 $2,459
Advance facilities, net596
  855
567
 595
Warehouse facilities, net2,888
  3,285
4,045
 2,349
Payables and accrued liabilities1,342
  1,239
Payables and other liabilities2,116
 1,543
MSR related liabilities - nonrecourse at fair value1,123
  1,006
1,472
 1,216
Mortgage servicing liabilities79
  41
80
 71
Other nonrecourse debt, net7,165
  8,014
5,985
 6,795
Total liabilities15,650
  16,314
16,727
 15,028
Commitments and contingencies (Note 18)

  



 

Preferred stock at $0.00001 and $0.01 par value - 10 million and 300 million shares authorized, 1 million and zero shares issued and outstanding for Successor and Predecessor, respectively; aggregate liquidation preference of ten and zero dollars for Successor and Predecessor, respectively
  
Common stock at $0.01 and $0.01 par value - 300 million and 1 billion shares authorized, 90.8 million and 109.9 million shares issued for Successor and Predecessor, respectively1
  1
Preferred stock at $0.00001 - 10 million shares authorized, 1 million shares issued and outstanding, respectively; aggregate liquidation preference of ten dollars, respectively
 
Common stock at $0.01 par value - 300 million shares authorized, 91.1 million and 90.8 million shares issued, respectively
1
 1
Additional paid-in-capital1,093
  1,131
1,100
 1,093
Retained earnings984
  731
575
 848
Treasury shares at cost, zero and 12,187 thousand shares for Successor and Predecessor, respectively
  (148)
Total Mr. Cooper stockholders' equity and Nationstar stockholders' equity, respectively2,078
  1,715
Total Mr. Cooper stockholders’ equity1,676
 1,942
Non-controlling interests
  7
2
 3
Total stockholders' equity2,078
  1,722
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity$17,728
  $18,036
Total stockholders’ equity1,678
 1,945
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$18,405
 $16,973

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.statements (unaudited).

MR. COOPER GROUP INC.
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(millions of dollars, except for earnings per share data)
Successor  PredecessorSuccessor  Predecessor
For the Period August 1 - September 30, 2018  For the Period July 1 - July 31, 2018 Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 For the Period January 1 - July 31, 2018 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017Three Months Ended June 30, 2019 Six Months Ended June 30, 2019  Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 Six Months Ended June 30, 2018
Revenues:                  
Service related, net$259
  $120
 $252
 $901
 $748
$137
 $221
  $317
 $781
Net gain on mortgage loans held for sale83
  44
 154
 295
 465
262
 428
  127
 251
Total revenues342
  164
 406
 1,196
 1,213
399
 649
  444
 1,032
Expenses:                  
Salaries, wages and benefits139
  69
 183
 426
 557
238
 453
  177
 357
General and administrative136
  173
 185
 519
 547
254
 482
  162
 346
Total expenses275
  242
 368
 945
 1,104
492
 935
  339
 703
Other income (expenses):                  
Interest income90
  48
 159
 333
 437
162
 296
  140
 285
Interest expense(122)  (53) (183) (388) (564)(187) (376)  (164) (335)
Other income (expenses)6
  
 (2) 6
 4
1
 16
  (2) 6
Total other income (expenses), net(26)  (5) (26) (49) (123)(24) (64)  (26) (44)
Income before income tax expense (benefit)41
  (83) 12
 202
 (14)
Less: Income tax expense (benefit)(979)  (19) 5
 48
 (4)
Net income (loss)1,020
  (64) 7
 154
 (10)
Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests
  
 
 
 1
Net income (loss) attributable to Successor/Predecessor1,020
  (64) 7
 154
 (11)
(Loss) income before income tax (benefit) expense(117) (350)  79
 285
Less: Income tax (benefit) expense(29) (76)  21
 67
Net (loss) income(88) (274)  58
 218
Less: Net (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interests(1) (1)  
 
Net (loss) income attributable to Successor/Predecessor(87) (273)  58
 218
Less: Undistributed earnings attributable to participating stockholders9
  
 
 
 

 
  
 
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders$1,011
  $(64) $7
 $154
 $(11)
Net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders$(87) $(273)  $58
 $218
                  
Net income (loss) per common share attributable to Successor/Predecessor:          
Net (loss) income per common share attributable to Successor/Predecessor:        
Basic$11.13
  $(0.65) $0.07
 $1.57
 $(0.11)$(0.96) $(3.00)  $0.59
 $2.22
Diluted$10.99
  $(0.65) $0.07
 $1.55
 $(0.11)$(0.96) $(3.00)  $0.59
 $2.20

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.statements (unaudited).

MR. COOPER GROUP INC.
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(millions of dollars, except share data)
 Six Months Ended June 30,
Preferred Stock Common Stock             Preferred Stock Common Stock            
Shares
(in thousands)
 Amount 
Shares
(in thousands)
 Amount Additional Paid-in Capital Retained Earnings Treasury Share Amount 
Total Nationstar Stockholders'
Equity and
Mr. Cooper Stockholders' Equity, respectively
 Non-controlling Interests 
Total
Equity
 Shares
(in thousands)
 Amount 
Shares
(in thousands)
 Amount Additional Paid-in Capital Retained Earnings Treasury Share Amount 
Total Nationstar Stockholders’
Equity and
Mr. Cooper Stockholders’ Equity, respectively
 Non-controlling Interests 
Total
Equity
Predecessor                                       
Balance at January 1, 2017
 $
 97,497
 $1
 $1,122
 $701
 $(147) $1,677
 $6
 $1,683
Shares issued / (surrendered) under incentive compensation plan
 
 226
 
 (3) 
 (1) (4) 
 (4)
Share-based compensation
 
 
 
 13
 
 
 13
 
 13
Dividends to non-controlling interests
 
 
 
 (5) 
 
 (5) 
 (5)
Net income (loss)
 
 
 
 
 (11) 
 (11) 1
 (10)
Balance at September 30, 2017
 $
 97,723
 $1
 $1,127
 $690
 $(148) $1,670
 $7
 $1,677
                   
Balance at January 1, 2018
 $
 97,728
 $1
 $1,131
 $731
 $(148) $1,715
 $7
 $1,722
 
 $
 97,728
 $1
 $1,131
 $731
 $(148) $1,715
 $7
 $1,722
Shares issued / (surrendered) under incentive compensation plan
 
 450
 
 (6) 
 (3) (9) 
 (9) 
 
 435
 
 (4) 
 (2) (6) 
 (6)
Share-based compensation
 
 
 
 17
 
 
 17
 
 17
 
 
 
 
 8
 
 
 8
 
 8
Dividends to non-controlling interests
 
 
 
 5
 
 
 5
 (6) (1) 
 
 
 
 5
 
 
 5
 (6) (1)
Net income
 
 
 
 
 154
 
 154
 
 154
 
 
 
 
 
 218
 
 218
 
 218
Balance at July 31, 2018
 $
 98,178
 $1
 $1,147
 $885
 $(151) $1,882
 $1
 $1,883
Balance at June 30, 2018 
 $
 98,163
 $1
 $1,140
 $949
 $(150) $1,940
 $1
 $1,941
                                       
                                       
Successor                                       
Balance at August 1, 20181,000
 $
 90,806
 $1
 $1,091
 $(36) $
 $1,056
 $
 $1,056
Shares issued under incentive compensation plan
 
 5
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at January 1, 2019 1,000
 $
 90,821
 $1
 $1,093
 $848
 $
 $1,942
 $3
 $1,945
Shares issued / (surrendered) under incentive compensation plan 
 
 240
 
 (2) 
 
 (2) 
 (2)
Share-based compensation
 
 
 
 2
 
 
 2
 
 2
 
 
 
 
 9
 
 
 9
 
 9
Net income
 
 
 
 
 1,020
 
 1,020
 
 1,020
Balance at September 30, 20181,000
 $
 90,811
 $1
 $1,093
 $984
 $
 $2,078
 $
 $2,078
Net loss 
 
 
 
 
 (273) 
 (273) (1) (274)
Balance at June 30, 2019 1,000
 $
 91,061
 $1
 $1,100
 $575
 $
 $1,676
 $2
 $1,678

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.statements (unaudited).

MR. COOPER GROUP INC.
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(millions of dollars, except share data)
  Three Months Ended June 30,
  Preferred Stock Common Stock            
  Shares
(in thousands)
 Amount 
Shares
(in thousands)
 Amount Additional Paid-in Capital Retained Earnings Treasury Share Amount 
Total Nationstar Stockholders’
Equity and
Mr. Cooper Stockholders’ Equity, respectively
 Non-controlling Interests 
Total
Equity
Predecessor                    
Balance at March 31, 2018 
 $
 98,193
 $1
 $1,131
 $891
 $(148) $1,875
 $7
 $1,882
Shares surrendered under incentive compensation plan 
 
 (30) 
 
 
 (2) (2) 
 (2)
Share-based compensation 
 
 
 
 4
 
 
 4
 
 4
Dividends to non-controlling interests 
 
 
 
 5
 
 
 5
 (6) (1)
Net income 
 
 
 
 
 58
 
 58
 
 58
Balance at June 30, 2018 
 $
 98,163
 $1
 $1,140
 $949
 $(150) $1,940
 $1
 $1,941
                     
                     
Successor                    
Balance at March 31, 2019 1,000
 $
 91,042
 $1
 $1,095
 $662
 $
 $1,758
 $3
 $1,761
Shares issued / (surrendered) under incentive compensation plan 
 
 19
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Share-based compensation 
 
 
 
 5
 
 
 5
 
 5
Net loss 
 
 
 
 
 (87) 
 (87) (1) (88)
Balance at June 30, 2019 1,000
 $
 91,061
 $1
 $1,100
 $575
 $
 $1,676
 $2
 $1,678

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements (unaudited).


MR. COOPER GROUP INC.
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(millions of dollars)
Successor  PredecessorSuccessor  Predecessor
For the Period August 1 - September 30, 2018  For the Period January 1 - July 31, 2018 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017Six Months Ended June 30, 2019  Six Months Ended June 30, 2018
Operating Activities          
Net income (loss) attributable to Successor/Predecessor$1,020
  $154
 $(11)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash attributable to operating activities:      
Deferred tax benefit(931)  
 
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests
  
 1
Net (loss) income attributable to Successor/Predecessor$(273)  $218
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash attributable to operating activities:    
Deferred tax (benefit) expense(76)  40
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests(1)  
Net gain on mortgage loans held for sale(83)  (295) (465)(428)  (251)
Reverse mortgage loan interest income(72)  (274) (370)
Interest income on reverse mortgage loan(167)  (237)
Gain on sale of assets
  (9) (8)
  (9)
MSL related increased obligation
  59
 
Provision for servicing reserves14
  70
 97
30
  54
Fair value changes and amortization/accretion of mortgage servicing rights/liabilities(27)  (177) 362
695
  (155)
Fair value changes in excess spread financing26
  81
 
(74)  74
Fair value changes in mortgage servicing rights financing liability
  16
 (7)11
  6
Fair value changes in mortgage loan held for investment(3)  
Amortization of premiums, net of discount accretion3
  8
 63
(25)  6
Depreciation and amortization for property and equipment and intangible assets15
  33
 44
45
  29
Share-based compensation2
  17
 13
9
  8
Other loss
  3
 5
Repurchases of forward loan assets out of Ginnie Mae securitizations(223)  (544) (943)(715)  (475)
Mortgage loans originated and purchased for sale, net of fees(3,458)  (12,328) (14,002)(15,727)  (10,639)
Sales proceeds and loan payment proceeds for mortgage loans held for sale and held for investment3,546
  13,392
 15,472
15,429
  11,500
Excess tax deficiency from share-based compensation
  
 (1)
Changes in assets and liabilities:          
Advances and other receivables76
  377
 71
249
  355
Reverse mortgage interests442
  1,601
 1,226
1,056
  1,326
Other assets(15)  (41) (17)(118)  10
Payables and accrued liabilities(159)  151
 (284)
Payables and other liabilities31
  9
Net cash attributable to operating activities176
  2,294
 1,246
(52)  1,869
          
Investing Activities          
Acquisition, net of cash acquired(33)  
 
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired(85)  
Property and equipment additions, net of disposals(14)  (40) (34)(27)  (31)
Purchase of forward mortgage servicing rights, net of liabilities incurred(63)  (134) (28)(409)  (123)
Net payment related to acquisition of HECM related receivables
  (1) 

  (1)
Net proceeds from acquisition of reverse mortgage servicing portfolio and HECM related receivables
  
 16
Proceeds on sale of forward and reverse mortgage servicing rights60
  
 25
279
  
Proceeds on sale of assets
  13
 16

  13
Net cash attributable to investing activities(50)  (162) (5)(242)  (142)

Continued on following page. See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.statements (unaudited). 

MR. COOPER GROUP INC.
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Continued)
(millions of dollars)
Successor  PredecessorSuccessor  Predecessor
For the Period August 1 - September 30, 2018  For the Period January 1 - July 31, 2018 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017Six Months Ended June 30, 2019  Six Months Ended June 30, 2018
Financing Activities          
Increase (decrease) in warehouse facilities186
  (585) 351
1,173
  (199)
Increase (decrease) in advance facilities46
  (305) (298)
Decrease in advance facilities(40)  (339)
Repayment of notes payable(294)  
Proceeds from issuance of HECM securitizations
  759
 706
398
  443
Proceeds from sale of HECM securitizations20
  
Repayment of HECM securitizations(91)  (448) (484)(434)  (423)
Proceeds from issuance of participating interest financing in reverse mortgage interests45
  208
 437
156
  184
Repayment of participating interest financing in reverse mortgage interests(403)  (1,599) (1,928)(1,004)  (1,368)
Proceeds from the issuance of excess spread financing84
  70
 
437
  70
Repayment of excess spread financing(21)  (3) (9)(12)  (2)
Settlement of excess spread financing(31)  (105) (159)(107)  (91)
Repayment of nonrecourse debt – legacy assets(3)  (7) (12)(6)  (6)
Repurchase of unsecured senior notes
  (62) (122)
  (62)
Redemption and repayment of unsecured senior notes(1,030)  
 
Repayment of finance lease liability(2)  
Surrender of shares relating to stock vesting
  (9) (4)(2)  (6)
Debt financing costs(1)  (24) (11)(1)  (7)
Dividends to non-controlling interests
  (1) (5)
  (1)
Net cash attributable to financing activities(1,219)  (2,111) (1,538)282
  (1,807)
Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash(1,093)  21
 (297)
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash(12)  (80)
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash - beginning of period1,623
  575
 877
561
  575
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash - end of period(1)
$530
  $596
 $580
$549
  $495
          
Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Activities          
Cash paid for interest expense$135
  $417
 $577
$74
  $373
Net cash paid for income taxes$
  $36
 $92
     
(1) The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash to amount reported within the consolidated balance sheets.
Successor  Predecessor
For the Period August 1 - September 30, 2018  For the Period January 1 - July 31, 2018 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017
Cash and cash equivalents$198
  $166
 $224
Restricted cash332
  430
 356
Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash$530
  $596
 $580
Net cash (refunded) paid for income taxes$(1)  $36

(1)
The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash to amount reported within the consolidated balance sheets.
 Successor  Predecessor
 June 30, 2019  June 30, 2018
Cash and cash equivalents$245
  $185
Restricted cash304
  310
Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash$549
  $495

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.statements (unaudited). 


MR COOPER GROUP INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(millions of dollars, unless otherwise stated)

1. Nature of Business and Basis of Presentation

Nature of Business

Mr. Cooper Group Inc. (formerly WMIH Corp. ("WMIH") and,, collectively with its consolidated subsidiaries, "Mr. Cooper"(“Mr. Cooper”, the "Company"“Company”, "we"“we”, "us"“us” or "our"“our”) provides servicing, origination and transaction-based services related to single family residences throughout the United States with operations under its primary brands: Mr. Cooper® and Xome®. Mr. Cooper is one of the largest home loan originators and servicers in the country focused on delivering a variety of servicing and lending products, services and technologies. Xome provides technology and data enhanced solutions to homebuyers, home sellers, real estate agentsdata as well as a range of services including real estate brokerage, title, closing, valuation and mortgage companies.field services to lenders, investors and consumer. The Company'sCompany’s corporate website is located at www.mrcoopergroup.com.

Mr. Cooper, which was previously known as WMIH Corp. (“WMIH”), is a corporation duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of Delaware since May 11, 2015. On February 12,July 31, 2018, WMIH and Wand Merger Corporation a Delaware corporation and(“Merger Sub”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of WMIH ("Merger Sub"), entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger Agreement") with Nationstar Mortgage Holdings Inc. ("Nationstar"). On July 31, 2018 at 11:59 pm ET ("Effective Time"), pursuant to the Merger Agreement, Merger Sub merged with and into Nationstar (the “Merger”Mortgage Holdings Inc. (“Nationstar”), with Nationstar continuing as a wholly-owned subsidiary of WMIH.WMIH (the “Merger”). Prior to the Merger, WMIH had limited operations other than its reinsurance business that operated in runoff mode and focused on identifying and consummating an accretive acquisition transaction across a broad array of industries, with a primary focus on the financial institutions sector.mode. As a result of the Merger, shares of Nationstar common stock were delisted from the New York Stock Exchange. Following the Merger closing, the combined company traded on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol “WMIH” until October 10, 2018, when WMIH changed its name to “Mr. Cooper Group Inc.” and its ticker symbol to “COOP”.

Reverse Stock Split
On October 10, 2018, the Company completed its previously announced 1-for-12 reverse stock split. The reverse stock split reduced the number of WMIH common shares outstanding from approximately 1,089,738,735 shares as of October 9, 2018, to approximately 90,811,562 shares outstanding after giving effect to the reverse stock split. In addition, the reverse stock split reduced the total authorized shares of the Company’s common stock from 3,500,000,000 to 300,000,000 and increased the par value of each share from $0.00001 per share to $0.01 per share. All issued and outstanding share and per share amounts for Mr. Cooper included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements have been adjusted to reflect this reverse stock split for the successor period presented.

Basis of Presentation
For the purpose of financial statement presentation, Mr. Cooper was determined to be the accounting acquirer in the Merger, and Nationstar'sNationstar’s assets and liabilities were recorded at estimated fair value as of the Merger Effective Time.acquisition date. Mr. Cooper'sCooper’s interim consolidated financial statements for periods following the Merger closing are labeled "Successor”“Successor” and reflect the acquired assets and liabilities from Nationstar.

Under Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"(“SEC”) rules, when a registrant succeeds to substantially all of the business of another entity and the registrant’s own operations before the succession appear insignificant relative to the operations assumed or acquired, the registrant is required to present financial information for the acquired entity (the “Predecessor”) for all comparable periods being presented before the acquisition. Due to the acquisition, the Predecessor and Successor financial statements have been prepared on different basis of accounting and are therefore not comparable.

Pursuant to the Merger, Nationstar is considered the predecessor company. Therefore, the Company is providing additional information in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements regarding Nationstar'sNationstar’s business for periods prior to July 31, 2018. The predecessor company financial information in this report is labeled “Predecessor” in these consolidated interim financial statements.

The consolidated interim financial statements of the Company and Predecessor have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"(“GAAP”) for interim financial information and in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X as promulgated by the SEC. Accordingly, the financial statements do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's and Predecessor'sCompany’s Annual Reports on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017.2018.

Upon the consummation of the Merger, the Company adopted the significant accounting policies that were implemented by Nationstar and applied to the Predecessor’s financial statements, as disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.

The interim consolidated financial statements are unaudited; however, in the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring items, considered necessary for a fair presentation of the results of the interim periods have been included. Dollar amounts are reported in millions, except per share data and other key metrics, unless otherwise noted.

The Company evaluated subsequent events through the date these interim consolidated financial statements were issued.

Basis of Consolidation
The basis of consolidation described below werewas adopted by Nationstar and applied to the Predecessor financial statements for the periods impacted by the adoption. The Successor'sSuccessor’s financial statements reflect the adoption of such standards.

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, its wholly-owned subsidiaries, other entities in which the Company has a controlling financial interest and those variable interest entities ("VIE"(“VIE”) where the Company'sCompany’s wholly-owned subsidiaries are the primary beneficiaries. 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 the Company ceases to be the primary beneficiary. The Company applies the equity method of accounting to investments where it is able to exercise significant influence, but not control, over the policies and procedures of the entity and owns less than 50% of the voting interests. Investments in certain companies over which the Company does not exert significant influence are accounted for as cost method investments. Intercompany balances and transactions on consolidated entities have been eliminated. Business combinations are included in the consolidated financial statements from their respective dates of acquisition.

Use of Estimates
The use of estimates described below were adopted by Nationstar and applied to the Predecessor financial statements for the periods impacted by the adoption. The adoption of such standards are also considered in the Successor's financial statements.

The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from these estimates due to factors such as adverse changes in the economy, changes in interest rates, secondary market pricing for loans held for sale and derivatives, strength of underwriting and servicing practices, changes in prepayment assumptions, declines in home prices or discrete events adversely affecting specific borrowers, and such differences could be material.

Reclassification
Certain reclassifications have been made in the Predecessor's consolidated financial statements to conform to the Successor's 2018 presentation. Such reclassifications did not affect total revenues or net income.

Recent Accounting Guidance Adopted

The accounting standards described below were adopted by Nationstar and applied to the Predecessor financial statements for the periods impacted by the adoption. The adoption of such standards are also considered in the Successor's financial statements.

Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09, 2016-08, 2016-10, 2016-122016-02, Leases (Topic 842) (“ASU 2016-02”), No.2018-10, Codification Improvements to Topic 842, Leases (“ASU 2018-10”), and 2016-20, collectively implemented as Financial Accounting Standard Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 606 ("ASC 606")No. 2018-11, Revenue from Contracts with Customers,Leases (Topic 842): Targeted Improvements (“ASU 2018-11”), primarily impact lessee accounting by requiring the recognition of a right-of-use asset and a corresponding lease liability on the balance sheet for long-term lease agreements. ASU 2016-02 was effective for the Company on January 1, 2019. ASU 2016-02 provides guidance for revenue recognition. This ASC’s core principle requires a companymodified retrospective transition approach requiring lessees to recognize revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects consideration to whichand measure leases on the company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The standard also clarifiesbalance sheet at the principal versus agent considerations, providing that the evaluation must focus on whether the entity has control of the goods or services before they are transferred to the customer. The new standard permits the usebeginning of either the modified retrospectiveearliest period presented or full retrospective transition method. The Company's revenue is generated from loan servicing, loan originations and services provided by Xome. Servicing revenue is comprisedas of servicing fees and other ancillary fees in connectionthe beginning of the period of adoption with the Company's servicing activities as well as fees earned under subservicing arrangements. Origination revenue is comprised of fee income earned at origination of a loan, interest income earned for the period the loans are held and gain on sale on loans upon disposition of the loan. Xome's revenue is comprised of income earned from real estate exchange, real estate services and real estate software as a service.option to elect certain practical expedients. The Company has performed a reviewelected to apply ASU 2016-02 as of the new guidance as compared to its current accounting policiesbeginning of the period of adoption (January 1, 2019) and evaluated all services rendered to its customers as well as underlying contracts to determinehas not restated comparative periods. The Company elected the impactpackage of this standard to its revenue recognition process. The majority of services rendered bypractical expedients, which, among other items, permits the Company in connection with originations and servicing are not within the scope of ASC 606. However, all revenues from Xome fall within the scope of ASC 606. Xome's operations are comprised of Exchange, Services and Software as a Service ("SaaS"), as discussed below.


Exchange is a national technology-enabled platform that manages and sells residential properties through its Xome.com platform. Revenue-generating activities include commission and buyer’s premium of winning bids on auctioned real estate owned ("REO") and short sale properties. Revenue is recognized when the performance obligation is completed, which is at the closing of real estate transactions and there is transfer of ownership to the buyer.

Services connects the major touch points of the real estate transactions process by providing title, escrow and collateral valuation services for purchase, refinance and default transactions. Major revenue-generating activities include title and escrow services and valuation services. Revenue is recognized when the performance obligation is completed, which is when services are rendered to customers.

SaaS includes the Company’s software as a service platform which provides integrated technology, media and data solutions to mortgage servicers, originators and multiple listing service ("MLS") organizations and associations. Revenue-generating activities include software and platform system access and use, system implementation, software maintenance and support, data services and any additional customized enhancement. Revenue is recognized when the performance obligation is completed, which is generally recognized on a straight-line basis over the contractual terms. Additionally, any additional fees owed due to usage metrics in excess of the monthly minimum will be recognized each monthreassess under the usage-based royalties guidancenew standard its prior conclusions about lease identification, lease classification and initial direct costs. The Company also elected the short-term lease recognition exemption for all leases that qualify. Under this practical expedient, for those leases that qualify, the Company does not recognize right-of-use (“ROU”) assets or lease liabilities, which includes not recognizing ROU assets or lease liabilities for existing short-term leases of ASC 606.

Nationstar adopted ASC 606those assets in transition. The Company also elected the practical expedient to not separate lease and non-lease components for all of our leases. The Company did not elect the use-of-hindsight practical expedient. As a result of implementing ASU 2016-02, the Company recognized an operating lease ROU asset of $114 and an operating lease liability of $124 on January 1, 2018, and there was no material impact recorded to the 2018 consolidated statements of operations of either the Successor or Predecessor. In connection2019, with the adoption of ASC 606, Nationstar identified and implemented changes to its accounting policies and practices, business processes, and controls to support the new revenue recognition standard.

Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-15, Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments ("ASU 2016-15"), relates to the Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230) and is intended to provide specific guidance to reduce diversity in practice. ASU 2016-15 addresses the following eight cash flow classification issues: (1) debt prepayment or debt extinguishment costs, (2) settlement of zero-coupon debt instruments or other debt instruments with coupon interest rates that are insignificant in relation to the effective interest rate of the borrowing, (3) contingent consideration payments made after a business combination, (4) proceeds from the settlement of life insurance claims, (5) proceeds from the settlement of corporate owned life insurance policies, including bank-owned life insurance policies, (6) distributions received from equity method investees, (7) beneficial interests in securitization transactions and (8) separately identifiable cash flows and application of the predominance principle. ASU 2016-15 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within that reporting period, with early adoption permitted. Nationstar adopted ASU 2016-15 in the first quarter of 2018 and determined that the implementation of this standard had no impact on its consolidated statement of cash flows ofoperations. The ROU asset and operating lease liability are recorded in other assets, and payables and other liabilities, respectively, in the Predecessor and Successor.consolidated balance sheets. See Note 7, Leases for additional information.

Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-18,2018-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230) Restricted Cash Intangibles - Goodwill and Other - Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40 - Customer's Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement That Is a Service Contract(" (“ASU 2016-18"2018-15”), requires aligns the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred in a hosting arrangement that is a statement of cash flows explainservice contract with the change during the period in the total cash, cash equivalents, and amounts generally described as restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents.requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred to develop or obtain internal-use software (and hosting arrangements that include an internal-use software license). ASU 2016-18 is2018-15 will be effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017,the Company on January 1, 2020. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in any interim periods within that reporting period, with early adoption permitted. Nationstar adopted ASU 2016-18 inperiod. In the first quarter of 2018 and retrospectively applied2019, the guidance to all periods presented. As a result, the consolidated financial statements of the Predecessor and Successor includes restricted cash with cash and cash equivalents when reconciling the beginning and end of period total amounts shown on the consolidated statements of cash flows, and changes in restricted cash are no longer presented as a component of financing activities.

Accounting Standards Update No.2016-01, Financial Instruments – Overall: Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities (ASU 2016-1), ASU 2016-01 addresses certain aspects of recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of financial instruments. Among other things, ASU 2016-01 requires equity investments (except those accounted for under the equity method of accounting or those that result in consolidation of the investee) to be measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income. However, an entity may choose to measure equity investments that do not have readily determinable fair values at cost minus impairment, if any, plus or minus changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for the identical or a similar investment of the same issuer. Furthermore, equity investments without readily determinable fair values are to be assessed for impairment using a quantitative approach. ASU 2016-01 is effective for interim periods beginning after December 15, 2017, and requires a modified retrospective approach to adoption. NationstarCompany early adopted ASU 2016-01 in the first quarter of 2018, and the implementation of this2018-15. The standard did not have a significantmaterial impact onto the Company’s consolidated financial statements of the Predecessor and Successor.statements.


Recent Accounting Guidance Not Yet Adopted
Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) ("ASU 2016-02"), No.2018-10, Codification Improvements to Topic 842, Leases ("ASU 2018-10"), and No. 2018-11, Leases (Topic 842): Targeted Improvements ("ASU 2018-11"), primarily impact lessee accounting by requiring the recognition of a right-of-use asset and a corresponding lease liability on the balance sheet for long-term lease agreements. ASU 2016-02 requires the recognition of a lease liability that is equal to the present value of all reasonably certain lease payments. The right-of-use asset will be based on the liability, subject to adjustment for initial direct costs. Lease agreements with terms 12 months or less are permitted to be excluded from the balance sheet. In general, leases will be amortized on a straight-line basis with the exception of finance lease agreements. ASU 2018-10 and ASU 2018-11 affect narrow aspects of the guidance issued in the amendments in ASU 2016-02. ASU 2018-11 specifically relieves companies of the requirement to present prior comparative years' results when they adopt ASU 2016-02 and gives companies the option to recognize the cumulative effect of applying ASU 2016-02 to lease assets and liabilities as an adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings. ASU 2016-02, ASU 2018-10, and ASU 2018-11 are effective for the Company for its interim periods beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted. The Company currently plans to adopt this standard in the first quarter of 2019 using the modified retrospective approach and will recognize a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings in that period. The Company will elect an optional practical expedient to retain its current classification of leases. Based on the current lease portfolio, the Company anticipates recognizing a lease liability and related right-of-use asset on the balance sheet. However, the impact of the adoption of the standard will depend on the Company's lease portfolio as of adoption date and is not expected to have a material impact on the statement of operations. 
Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326) ("(“ASU 2016-13"2016-13”), requires expected credit losses for financial instruments held at the reporting date to be measured based on historical experience, current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts. The update eliminates the probable initial recognition threshold in current GAAP and instead reflects an entity’s current estimate of all expected credit losses.losses over the life of the asset. Previously, when credit losses were measured under GAAP, an entity generally only considered past events and current conditions in measuring the incurred loss. ASU 2016-13 is effective for interim periods beginning after December 15, 2019. The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact of ASU 2016-13 on its consolidated financial statements. As part of the evaluation process, the Company has performed a scoping analysis, developed a detailed project plan, and is currently in process of completing documentation. The Company has also formed an internal committee from various internal departments to assist in the documentation and review of such documentation regarding the implementation of the new standard.

Accounting Standards Update No. 2017-04,2018-13, SimplifyingFair Value Measurement (Topic 820)- Changes to the TestDisclosure Requirements for Goodwill Impairment Fair Value Measurement(", (“ASU 2017-04"2018-13”), simplifies removes the accountingrequirement to disclose the amount of and reasons for goodwill impairmenttransfers between Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurement methodologies, the policy for alltiming of transfers between levels and the valuation processes for Level 3 fair value measurements. It also adds a requirement to disclose changes in unrealized gains and losses for the period included in other comprehensive income for recurring Level 3 fair value measurements held at the end of the reporting period and the range and weighted average of significant unobservable inputs used to develop Level 3 measurements. For certain unobservable inputs, entities by requiring impairment chargesmay disclose other quantitative information in lieu of the weighted average if the other quantitative information would be a more reasonable and rational method to be based onreflect the first step in today’s two-step impairment test under ASC Topic 350, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other.distribution of unobservable inputs used to develop Level 3 fair value measurements. ASU 2017-04 is2018-13 will be effective for the Company for its annual or any interim goodwill impairment tests in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019. ASU 2017-04 will be adopted prospectively. Early adoption is permitted for interim or annual goodwill impairment tests performed on testing dates after January 1, 2017.2020. The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact of ASU 2017-042018-13 on its consolidated financial statements.


2. Significant Accounting PoliciesAcquisitions

The significant accounting policies described below were implemented by Nationstar and applied to the Predecessor's financial statements, unless otherwise noted. Upon the consummationAcquisition of the Merger,Pacific Union Financial, LLC
On February 1, 2019, the Company adopted these significant accounting policies, which are applicablecompleted the acquisition of all the limited liability units of Pacific Union Financial, LLC (“Pacific Union”), a California limited liability company. Pacific Union was a privately-held company that was engaged in the origination as well as servicing of residential mortgage loans, and operated throughout the United States. The acquisition allows the Company to the Successor's financial statements.expand its servicing portfolio and increase its mortgage lending volume and capabilities.

Restricted Cash
With respect to the Servicing segment, restricted cash includes recoveries received from borrowers or investors on advances pledged to advance facilities and to advance facilities structured as special purposes entities that require certain level of restricted cash. With respect to the Originations segment, restricted cash includes (i) principal received from borrowers on originated loans pledged to a warehouse facility and (ii) guarantee fees collected on behalf and payable to either Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac on a monthly basis.
Advances and Other Receivables, Net
The Company advances funds to or on behalf of the investors when the borrower fails to meet contractual payments (e.g., principal, interest, property taxes, insurance)acquisition has been accounted for in accordance with termsFinancial Accounting Standard Board’s (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 805 (“ASC 805”), Business Combinations, using the acquisition method of its servicing agreements. Other receivables consistaccounting. Under the acquisition method of advances funded to maintain and market underlying loan collateral through foreclosure and ultimate liquidation on behalfaccounting, the Company allocated the purchase price of the investors. Advances are recovered from borrowers for performing loansacquisition to identifiable assets acquired and from the investors and loan proceeds for non-performing loans.

The Company may also acquire servicer advances in connection with the acquisition of mortgage servicing rights ("MSR"). These advances are recorded at their relative fair value amounts upon acquisition. The Company records receivables upon determining that collection of amounts due from loan proceeds, investors, mortgage insurers or prior servicers is probable. Reserves related to recoverability of advances and other receivables are discussed below in Reserves for Forward Servicing Activity.


As a result ofthe WMIH merger, the Advances and Other Receivables assets were recorded atliabilities assumed based on their estimated fair valuevalues as of the acquisition date. RecordingThe determination of fair value estimates requires management to make certain estimates about discount rates, future expected cash flows, market conditions, and other future events that are highly subjective in nature and may require adjustments. The purchase price was estimated to be $116 as of the closing date and such amount was paid by the Company as required by the Unit Purchase Agreement (UPA). In accordance with the terms of the UPA, the seller has formally disputed the estimated purchase price. As a result of the dispute, the final purchase price is subject to adjustment until the end of the measurement period (up to one year from the acquisition date) which would result in an increase to cash consideration paid and goodwill. Solely for this purpose, the Company estimates that it is reasonably possible that the adjustment to the final purchase price would range between $0 and $16. During the second quarter of 2019, the Company finalized its purchase price allocation subject to resolution of the above dispute. Based on the allocation of fair value, goodwill of $40 has been recorded, which represents the excess of the purchase price over the estimated fair value resulted in a discount within Advancesof tangible and Other Receivables. Subsequently, this discount will be utilized asintangible assets acquired, net of the advance balances associatedliabilities assumed. The goodwill is primarily attributable to the assembled workforce and synergies with the discount are released through recoveries or write-offs.Company’s current operations. $28 and $12 of the goodwill is assigned to the Origination and Servicing segments, respectively, based on expected cash flows and is expected to be deductible for tax purposes.

Mortgage Loans Held for Sale
Estimated Fair Value of Net Assets Acquired (1):
 
Cash and cash equivalents$37
Restricted cash2
Mortgage servicing rights271
Advances and other receivables84
Mortgage loans held for sale536
Mortgage loans held for investment1
Property and equipment8
Other assets483
Fair value of assets acquired1,422
Notes payable(2)
294
Advance facilities13
Warehouse facilities393
Payables and other liabilities530
Other nonrecourse debt129
Fair value of liabilities assumed1,359
Total fair value of net tangible assets acquired63
Intangible assets: 
Customer relationships(3)
13
Goodwill40
Preliminary purchase price$116

(1)
Estimated Fair Value of Net Assets Acquired is subject to change due to dispute of purchase price.
(2)
Notes payable was subsequently paid off in February 2019 after the consummation of the acquisition.
(3)
The estimated fair values for customer relationships were measured using the excess earnings method and were determined to have a remaining useful life of 10 years.

During the second quarter of 2019, the Company obtained additional information that existed as of the acquisition date and updated its estimated accrued liabilities, which resulted in $11 increase to payables and other liabilities. In addition, the third-party valuation specialists finalized their valuation of intangible assets acquired by the Company, which resulted in $2 increase to the fair value of the intangible assets acquired. The Company also wrote off $2 property and equipment acquired as it finalized its valuation of property and equipment. Total adjustments to goodwill in the second quarter of 2019 were $11. Goodwill totaled $40 as of June 30, 2019 after taking into account these measurement period adjustments.

The Company originates prime residential mortgage loans withincurred total acquisition costs of $2 during the intentionthree months ended June 30, 2019, of selling such loans on a servicing-retained basiswhich $1 are included in salaries, wages and benefits expense and $1 in general and administrative expense in the secondary market. As these loans are originated with intent to sell, the loans are classified as held for sale, and the Company has elected to measure these loans held for sale at fair value.Company’s consolidated statements of operations. The Company estimates fair valueincurred total acquisition costs of mortgage loans held for sale by evaluating a variety$4 during the six months ended June 30, 2019, of market indicators, including recent tradeswhich $2 are included in salaries, wages and outstanding commitments, calculated on an aggregate basis. In connection withbenefits expense and $2 in general and administrative expense in the Company’s electionconsolidated statements of operations. The acquisition costs were primarily related to measure originated mortgage loans held for sale at fair value,legal, accounting and consulting services.

For the Company recordsthree and six months ended June 30, 2019, the loan originations fees when earned, netoperations contributed by this acquisition generated consolidated total revenues of direct loan originations costs associated with these loans. Loan origination fees, gains or losses recognized upon sale$79 and $118 and income before income tax of loans$36 and fair value adjustments$50, respectively, which are recordedreported in net gain on sale of mortgage loans held for sale in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations.

The Company may repurchase loansfollowing unaudited pro forma financial information presents the combined results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, as if the acquisition had occurred on January 1, 2019.

 Three Months Ended June 30, 2019 Six Months Ended June 30, 2019
Pro forma total revenues$399
 $668
    
Pro forma net loss$(87) $(271)

Acquisition of Nationstar Mortgage Holdings Inc.
Upon the Merger with Nationstar on July 31, 2018, each share of Nationstar’s common stock issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time was converted into the right to receive, at the election of the holder of such share, (i) $18.00 per share in cash, without interest, or (ii) 12.7793 shares (prior to the 1-for-12 reverse stock split) of validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable shares of WMIH common stock (the “Merger Consideration”). The Merger Consideration was subject to automatic proration and adjustment pursuant to the Merger Agreement to ensure that the total amount of cash paid (excluding cash paid in lieu of fractional shares) equaled approximately $1,226.

Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, immediately prior to the Effective Time, subject to certain exceptions, (i) each then-outstanding share of Nationstar restricted stock automatically vested in full and was converted into the right to receive the Merger Consideration, as elected by the holder thereof, and (ii) each then-outstanding Nationstar restricted stock unit, whether vested or unvested, was automatically vested in full, assumed by WMIH and converted into a WMIH restricted stock unit entitling the holder thereof to receive upon settlement the Merger Consideration, as elected by the holder.

Upon closing the Merger, all outstanding WMIH Series B Preferred Stock and all outstanding warrants to purchase shares of WMIH common stock were previouslyconverted into common stock of WMIH. 

Total purchase price was approximately $1,777, consisting of cash paid of $1,226 and transferred stock valued at $551. The purchase price was funded from available cash on hand and borrowings under senior unsecured notes (see discussion below). Prior to Ginnie Mae if those loans meet certain criteria, including being delinquent greater than 90 days. Itthe acquisition, Nationstar was a publicly-held company that earned fees through the delivery of servicing, origination and transaction-based services related primarily to single-family residences throughout the United States. This acquisition marks the Company’s initial entry into the mortgage servicing industry that Nationstar operates in and is the Company's intention to sell such loans; therefore, the Company classifies such loans as loans held for sale and has elected to measure these repurchased loans at fair value.
Mortgage Loans Held for Investment
Mortgage loans held for investment primarily consist of nonconforming or subprime mortgage loans that were transferred in 2009 from mortgage loans held for sale at fair value. In connectionconsistent with the Company’s business strategy.

On July 13, 2018, Merger Sub closed the Company electedoffering of $950 aggregate principal amount of 8.125% Notes due 2023 (the “2023 Notes”) and $750 aggregate principal amount of 9.125% Notes due 2026 (the “2026 Notes” and, together with the fair value option for mortgage loans held for investment effective August 1, 2018.2023 Notes, the “New Notes”). The Company determinesproceeds from the fair value of loans held for investment, on a recurring basis, based on various underlying attributes such as market participants' views, loan delinquency, recent observable loan pricing and sales for similar loans, individual loan characteristics and internal market evaluation. These internal market evaluations requireNew Notes were used, together with the use of judgment byproceeds from the Company and can have a significant impact on the determination of the loan’s fair value. The Predecessor recorded mortgage loans held for investment at amortized cost.
Reverse Mortgage Interests, Net
Reverse mortgage interests are comprisedissuance of the Company’s interest in reverse mortgage loans (participating interests in Home Equity Conversion Mortgages ("HECMs") mortgage-backed security (“HMBS”) loans, unsecuritized interestscommon stock and other interests securitized) as well asthe Company’s cash and restricted cash on hand, to consummate the Company’s acquisition of Nationstar and the refinancing of certain of Nationstar’s existing debt and to pay related claims receivablesfees and real estate owned ("REO") related receivables. The Company primarily acquiresexpenses. At the consummation of the acquisition, Merger Sub merged with and services interests in reverse mortgage loans insured by the Federal Housing Administration ("FHA") known as HECMs. HECMs provide seniors aged 62 and olderinto Nationstar, with a loan secured by their home which can be takenNationstar continuing as a lump sum, line of credit, or scheduled payments. HECM loan balances grow over the loan term through borrower draws of scheduled payments or line of credit draws as well as through the accrual of interest, servicing fees and FHA mortgage insurance premiums. In accordance with FHA guidelines, HECMs are designed to repay through foreclosure and subsequent liquidation of loan collateral after the loan becomes due and payable. Shortfalls experienced by the servicerwholly-owned subsidiary of the HECM throughCompany. After the foreclosure and liquidation process can be claimed to FHAMerger, Nationstar assumed all of Merger Sub’s obligations under the New Notes.

The acquisition has been accounted for in accordance with applicable guidelines.

TheASC 805, Business Combinations, using the acquisition method of accounting. Under the acquisition method of accounting, the Company records financial and non-financialallocated the purchase price of the acquisition to identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed at relative fair value. Any premium or discount associated with the recording of the assets is amortized or accreted, respectively, ratably over the expected life of the portfolio and recognized into amortization expense and interest income, respectively. As the HECM loan moves through the foreclosure and claims process, the Company classifies reverse mortgage interests as REO related receivables and HECM related receivables, respectively. Borrower draws, mortgage insurance premiums funded by the Company, and the accrual of interest and servicing fees are capitalized and recorded as reverse mortgage interests within the Company's consolidated balance sheets. Interest income is accrued monthly within the consolidated statements of operations based upon the borrower interest rates. The Company includes the cash outflow from funding these amounts as operating activities in the consolidated statements of cash flow as a component of reverse mortgage interests.

The Company is an authorized Ginnie Mae ("GNMA") HMBS program issuer and servicer. In accordance with GNMA HMBS program guidelines, borrower draws of scheduled payments or line of credit draws, servicing fee and interest accruals and mortgage insurance premium accruals are eligible for HMBS participation securitizations as each of these items increases underlying HECM loan balances. The Company pools and securitizes such eligible items into GNMA HMBS as issuer and servicer. In accordance with the HMBS program, issuers are responsible for purchasing HECM loans out of the HMBS pool when the outstanding principal balance of the related HECM loan is equal or greater than 98% of the maximum claim amount at which point the HECM loans are no longer eligible to remain in the HMBS pool. Upon purchase from the HMBS pool, the Company will assign active HECM loans to FHA or a prior servicer (as applicable and permitted by acquisition agreements) or service inactive HECM loans through foreclosure and liquidation. Based upon the structure of the GNMA HMBS program, the Company has determined that the securitizations of the HECM loans into HMBS pools do not meet all requirements for sale accounting. Accordingly, these

transactions are accounted for as secured borrowings. If the Company has repurchased an inactive HECM loan that cannot be assigned to FHA, the Company may pool and securitize these loans into a private HECM securitization. These securitizations are also recorded as secured borrowings in the consolidated balance sheets. Interest expense on the participating interest financing is accrued monthly based upon the underlying HMBS rates and is recorded to interest expense in the consolidated statements of operations. Both the acquisition and assumption of HECM loans and related GNMA HMBS debt are presented as investing and financing activities, respectively, in the consolidated statements of cash flows. Subsequent proceeds received from securitizations, and subsequent repayments on the securitized debt are presented as financing activities in the consolidated statements of cash flows. Reserves related to recoverability of reverse mortgage interests are discussed below in Reserves for Reverse Mortgage Interests.

As a result ofthe Merger, the reverse mortgage interest assets were recorded at their estimated fair valuevalues as of the acquisition date. RecordingThe Company recorded final goodwill of $65, which represents the excess of the purchase price over the estimated fair value of tangible and intangible assets acquired, net of the liabilities assumed. The goodwill is primarily attributable to the assembled workforce and synergies from the future growth and strategic advantages in the mortgage industry. The entire goodwill is assigned to the Servicing segment and will not be deductible for tax purposes.

The table below presents the calculation of aggregate purchase price.
Purchase Price: 
Converted WMIH common shares (prior to reverse stock split) in millions394
Price per share, based on price of $1.398 for WMIH stock on July 31, 2018$1.398
Purchase price from common stock issued551
Purchase price from cash payment1,226
Total purchase price$1,777


The allocation of the fair value of the acquired business was based on final valuations of the estimated net fair value of the assets acquired. The determination of fair value estimates required management to make certain estimates about discount rates, future expected cash flows, market conditions, and other future events that are highly subjective in nature and may require adjustments. The Company’s estimates were subject to change as the Company obtained additional information and finalized its review of estimates during the measurement period (up to one year from the acquisition date). The Company recorded any adjustments to the preliminary fair value estimates in the reporting period in which the adjustments were determined. The Company finalized its allocation of fair value of consideration transferred in the three months ended June 30, 2019.

The final allocation of the purchase price to the acquired assets and liabilities is as follows:
Final Estimated Fair Value of Net Assets Acquired: 
Cash and cash equivalents$166
Restricted cash430
Mortgage servicing rights3,422
Advances and other receivables1,262
Reverse mortgage interests9,189
Mortgage loans held for sale1,514
Mortgage loans held for investment125
Property and equipment96
Other assets610
Fair value of assets acquired16,814
Unsecured senior notes1,830
Advance facilities551
Warehouse facilities2,701
Payables and other liabilities1,352
MSR related liabilities—nonrecourse1,065
Mortgage servicing liabilities123
Other nonrecourse debt7,583
Fair value of liabilities assumed15,205
Total fair value of net tangible assets acquired1,609
Intangible assets(1)
103
Goodwill65
Purchase price$1,777

(1)
The following intangible assets were acquired in the Nationstar acquisition.
 Useful Life (Years) Fair Value
Customer relationships(i)
6 $61
Tradename(ii)
5 8
Technology(ii)
3-5 11
Internally developed software(iii)
2 23
Total  $103

(i)
The estimated fair values for customer relationships were measured using the excess earnings method.
(ii)
The estimated fair values for tradename and technology were measured using the relief-from-royalty method. This method assumes the tradename and technology have value to the extent the owner is relieved of the obligation to pay royalties for the benefits received from these assets.
(iii)
The estimated fair values for internally developed software were measured using the replacement cost method.


The preliminary allocation of fair value as of December 31, 2018 resulted in goodwill of $10. During the first quarter of 2019, the Company obtained additional information in finalizing its review regarding a market participant view of the cost to service assumption related to the valuation of reverse mortgage assets and liabilities. This additional information was used in finalizing the Company’s review of the fair value of the reverse mortgage assets and liabilities and resulted in a premiumreduction of $24 in reverse mortgage interests, a reduction of $6 in reverse mortgage servicing rights and an increase of $37 in mortgage servicing liabilities. In addition, a reduction of $12 in payables and other liabilities was recorded for the tax impact related to the revised valuation, for a total adjustment to goodwill of $55. As a result of the revised fair value, the Company recorded $7 to service related, net revenue and $1 to interest income, for a total $8 increase to earnings in the consolidated statement of operations for the first quarter of 2019. During the second quarter of 2019, the Company finalized its allocation of purchase price which did not result in any significant additional measurement period adjustments. There was a total goodwill of $65 as of June 30, 2019 after taking into account these measurement period adjustments.

WMIH incurred total acquisition costs of $92 prior to the consummation of the Merger, of which $3 and $7 was incurred in the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively. The acquisition costs were primarily related to legal, accounting and consulting services and were expensed as incurred through July 31, 2018. Included in the total acquisition costs was a transaction fee of $25 to KKR Capital Markets LLC (“KCM”), an affiliate of KKR Wand Investors Corporation, which is WMIH’s largest stockholder, for acting as a non-exclusive financial advisor to WMIH with respect to the Merger and an arrangement fee of $7 to KCM for acting as a placement agent with respect to a bridge financing facility in connection with the Merger that was not executed. In addition, WMIH incurred $38 of costs related to borrowings under the New Notes, which was capitalized in debt costs.

WMIH also paid KCM a deferred fee of $8, which initially reduced the carrying value of the Series B Preferred Stock. This fee was payable in connection with the conversion of Series B Preferred Stock to WMIH common stock upon consummation of the Merger.

The Predecessor incurred total acquisition costs of $27 in connection with the Merger. Included in the Predecessor’s consolidated statements of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 were $1 and $4, respectively, of acquisition costs incurred by Nationstar. Included in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2019 were $1 of acquisition costs related to the compensation arrangements incurred by the Company related to the Merger. There were no acquisition costs related to the Merger included in the Company’s statements of operations for the three months ended June 30, 2019.

Acquisition of Assurant Mortgage Solutions (“AMS”)
On August 1, 2018, Xome Holdings LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, acquired AMS for $38 in cash with additional consideration dependent on the participating interestsachievement of certain future performance targets, which was initially estimated at $15 as of December 31, 2018. Total purchase price was estimated at $53. The acquisition expands Xome’s product footprint and grows its third-party client portfolio across its valuation, title and field services businesses. The Company finalized its purchase price allocation and recorded intangible assets of $24 and goodwill of $13 in HMBS loans2018. The Company expects the entire goodwill balance to be deductible for tax purposes. Under ASC 805, Business Combinations, the contingent consideration was remeasured to fair value of $4 at March 31, 2019 and a discount onremained unchanged at June 30, 2019. The $11 change in the unsecuritized interestsfair value was included in other income (expenses) within the consolidated statement of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2019.



3. Mortgage Servicing Rights and other interests securitized within reverseRelated Liabilities

The following table sets forth the carrying value of the Company’s mortgage interests. Subsequently, the premiumservicing rights (“MSRs”) and the discount will be amortized and accreted, respectively, to other income, based on discounted cash flows that will be updated on a quarterly basis.related liabilities.
 Successor
MSRs and Related LiabilitiesJune 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
Forward MSRs - fair value$3,505
 $3,665
Reverse MSRs - amortized cost6
 11
Mortgage servicing rights$3,511
 $3,676
    
Mortgage servicing liabilities - amortized cost$80
 $71
    
Excess spread financing - fair value$1,429
 $1,184
Mortgage servicing rights financing - fair value43
 32
MSR related liabilities - nonrecourse at fair value$1,472
 $1,216

Mortgage Servicing Rights
The Company recognizesowns and records at fair value the rights to service traditional residential mortgage (“forward”) loans for others or MSRs, whether acquired oreither as a result of purchase transactions or from the saleretained servicing associated with the sales and securitizations of loans originated. MSRs are comprised of servicing rights related to both agency and non-agency loans.

The following table sets forth the activities of forward MSRs.
 Successor  Predecessor
MSRs - Fair ValueSix Months Ended June 30, 2019  Six Months Ended June 30, 2018
Fair value - beginning of period$3,665
  $2,937
Additions:    
Servicing retained from mortgage loans sold169
  139
Purchases of servicing rights(1)
689
  132
Dispositions:    
Sales of servicing assets(294)  4
Changes in fair value:    
Changes in valuation inputs or assumptions used in the valuation model(542)  283
Other changes in fair value(182)  (139)
Fair value - end of period$3,505
  $3,356

(1)
Purchases of servicing rights during the six months ended June 30, 2019 includes $271 of mortgage servicing rights that were acquired from Pacific Union. See Note 2, Acquisitions for further discussion. In addition, on January 3, 2019, the Company entered into a subservicing contract for $24 billion in mortgages, which were subsequently purchased on May 1, 2019, resulting in additional $253 servicing rights in the second quarter of 2019.

From time to time, the Company originates with servicingsells its ownership interest in certain MSRs and is retained as the subservicer for the sold assets. The Company initially records all MSRs at fair value. MSRshas evaluated the sale accounting requirements related to reverse mortgages are subsequently recorded at amortized cost. Thethese transactions, including the Company’s continued involvement as the subservicer, and concluded that these transactions qualify for sale accounting treatment. During the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, the Company has elected to subsequently measureand the Predecessor sold $22,932 and $1,203 in unpaid principal balance (“UPB”) of forward MSRs, at fair value.of which $20,560 and $1 in UPB were retained by the Company and the Predecessor as subservicer, respectively.

For
MSRs initially recorded and subsequently measured at fair value are segregated between credit sensitive and interest sensitive pools at acquisition of MSRs. Credit sensitive pools are primarily impacted by borrower performance under specified repayment terms, which most directly impacts involuntary prepayments and delinquency rates. Interest sensitive pools are primarily impacted by changes in forecasted interest rates, which in turn impact voluntary prepayment speeds. The Company assesses whether acquired portfolios are more credit sensitive or interest sensitive in nature on the date of acquisition. Numerous factors are considered in making this assessment, including loan-to-value ratios, FICO scores, percentage of portfolio previously modified, portfolio seasoning and similar criteria. The determination between credit sensitive and interest sensitive for a pool is made at the date of acquisition, and no subsequent changes are made.

Credit sensitive portfolios generally consist of higher delinquency, single-family non-conforming residential forward mortgage loans serviced for agency and non-agency investors. Due to the Company’s focus on recapture and modifications, significant amounts of the credit sensitive portfolio have been re-underwritten and, therefore, behave more like the interest sensitive portfolio. Interest sensitive portfolios generally consist of lower delinquency, single-family conforming residential forward mortgage loans for agency investors.

The following table provides a breakdown of credit sensitive and interest sensitive unpaid principal balance (“UPB”) for the Company’s forward MSRs.
 Successor
 June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
MSRs - Sensitivity PoolsUPB Fair Value UPB Fair Value
Credit sensitive$167,381
 $1,797
 $135,752
 $1,495
Interest sensitive148,631
 1,708
 159,729
 2,170
Total$316,012
 $3,505
 $295,481
 $3,665

The Company used the following key weighted-average inputs and assumptions in estimating the fair value of the MSRs is based upon the present value of the expected future net cash flows related to servicing the underlying loans. The Company determines the fair value of the MSRs by the use of a discounted cash flow model which incorporates prepayment speeds, delinquencies, discount rate, ancillary revenues and other assumptions (including costs to service) that management believes are consistent with the assumptions that other similar market participants use in valuing the MSRs. The credit quality and stated interest rates of the forward loans underlying the MSRs affects the assumptions used in the cash flow models. The Company obtains third-party valuations quarterly to assess the reasonableness of the fair value calculated by the cash flow model. The Company receives a base servicing fee annually on the outstanding principal balances of the loans, which is collected from investors.
 Successor
 June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
Credit Sensitive   
Discount rate10.6% 11.3%
Prepayment speeds13.5% 11.8%
Average life5.9 years
 6.4 years
    
Interest Sensitive   
Discount rate8.9% 9.3%
Prepayment speeds13.9% 10.0%
Average life5.6 years
 7.0 years
    
Total MSR Portfolio   
Discount rate9.7% 10.2%
Prepayment speeds13.7% 10.8%
Average life5.8 years
 6.7 years

Additionally,
The following table shows the Company owns servicing rights for certain reverse mortgage loans. For this separate class of servicing rights, the Company initially records a MSR or mortgage servicing liability ("MSL") on the acquisition date basedhypothetical effect on the fair value of the future cash flows associatedSuccessor’s MSRs when applying certain unfavorable variations of key assumptions to these assets for the dates indicated.
 Successor
 Discount Rate Total Prepayment Speeds
MSRs - Hypothetical Sensitivities
100 bps
Adverse
Change
 
200 bps
Adverse
Change
 
10%
Adverse
Change
 
20%
Adverse
Change
June 30, 2019       
Mortgage servicing rights$(127) $(245) $(169) $(325)
        
December 31, 2018       
Mortgage servicing rights$(137) $(265) $(129) $(250)

These hypothetical sensitivities should be evaluated with care. The effect on fair value of a 10% adverse change in assumptions generally cannot be determined because the pool and whether adequate compensation is to be received for servicing. The Company applies the amortized cost method for subsequent measurementrelationship of the loan pools withchange in assumptions to the capitalized costfair value may not be linear. Additionally, the impact of the MSRs amortizeda variation in proportion and over the period of the estimated net future servicing income and the MSL accreted ratably over the expected life of the portfolio. The expected period of the estimated net servicing income is based, in part,a particular assumption on the expected prepayment period of the underlying mortgages. The Company adjusts MSR amortization and MSL accretion prospectivelyfair value is calculated while holding other assumptions constant. In reality, changes in responseone factor may lead to changes in estimated projectionsother factors, which could impact the above hypothetical effects.

Reverse Mortgage Servicing Rights and Liabilities - Amortized Cost
The Company services certain HECM reverse mortgage loans with an unpaid principal balance of future cash flows. $25,569 and $28,415 as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively. Mortgage servicing liabilities (“MSL”) had an ending balance of $80 and $71 as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, the Company and the Predecessor accreted $28 and $11 of the MSL and recorded other MSL adjustments of $37 and $3, respectively. The MSL adjustment recorded by the Company relates to the fair value adjustments for MSL assumed from the Merger resulting from the revised cost to service assumption used in the valuation of MSL during the measurement period. See Note 2, Acquisitions for further information. An accretion recorded by the Predecessor relates to previous portfolio acquisitions.

Reverse MSR had an ending balance of $6 and $11 as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Company amortized $1 and recorded other MSR adjustments of $6. The MSR adjustment recorded by the Company relates to the fair value adjustments for MSR assumed from the Merger resulting from the revised cost to service assumption used in the valuation of MSR during the measurement period. See Note 2, Acquisitions for further information. For the six months ended June 30, 2018, the Predecessor recorded other MSR adjustments of $4.

The fair value of the reverse MSR was $7 and $11 as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively. The fair value of the MSL was $44 and $53 as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively. Management evaluates reverse MSRs and MSLs are stratified and evaluated each reporting period for impairment. Based on management’s assessment at June 30, 2019, no impairment or increased obligation as applicable, based on predominant risk characteristics of the underlying serviced loans. These stratification characteristics include investor, loan type (fixed or adjustable rate), term and interest rate. Impairment of the MSR or additional obligation associated with the MSL are recorded through a valuation allowance, unless considered other-than-temporary, and are recognized as a charge to general and administrative expense. Amounts amortized or accreted are recognized as an adjustment to service related revenue, net, along with monthly servicing fees received, generally stated at a fixed rate per loan.was needed.

MSR Related Liabilities - Nonrecourse
Excess Spread Financing - Fair Value
In conjunction withorder to finance the Company's acquisition of certain MSRs on various pools of residential mortgage loans (the "Portfolios"),MSR portfolios, the Company has entered into sale and assignment agreements relatedwith a third-party associated with funds and accounts under management of BlackRock Financial Management Inc. (“BlackRock”), a third-party associated with funds and accounts under management of Värde Partners, Inc. (“Varde”) and with certain affiliated entities formed and managed by New Residential Investment Corp. (“New Residential”). The Company sold to its right to servicing fees, under which the Company sells to third partiesthese entities the right to receive a portionspecified percentage of the excess cash flow generated from the Portfolios after receiptportfolios in excess of a fixed base servicing fee per loan. The saleCompany retains the base servicing fee, along with ancillary income and interest float earnings on principal and interest payments and escrows, and also incurs costs to service the specified pool. The Company is the legal owner and the servicer of these rights is accounted for as secured borrowings,the portfolios and provides all servicing and advancing functions.

In connection with the total proceeds received being recorded asabove transactions, the Company entered into refinanced loan obligations with New Residential, BlackRock and Varde that require the Company to transfer the new loan or a componentreplacement loan of MSR related liabilities - nonrecourse at fair valuesimilar economic characteristics into the respective portfolio if the Company refinances any loan in the consolidated balance sheets.portfolio. The Company determinesnew or replacement loan will be governed by the effective interest rate on these liabilitiessame terms set forth in the sale and allocates total repayments between interest expense and the outstanding liability.assignment agreement described above.


The Company has electedused the following weighted-average assumptions in the Company’s valuation of excess spread financing.
 Successor
 June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
Excess Spread Financing   
Discount rate9.6% 10.4%
Prepayment speeds13.1% 11.0%
Recapture rate20.2% 18.6%
Average life5.7 years
 6.5 years

The following table shows the hypothetical effect on the Company’s excess spread financing fair value when applying certain unfavorable variations of key assumptions to measurethese liabilities for the outstanding financings related todates indicated.
 Successor
 Discount Rate Prepayment Speeds
Excess Spread Financing - Hypothetical Sensitivities
100 bps
Adverse
Change
 
200 bps
Adverse
Change
 
10%
Adverse
Change
 
20%
Adverse
Change
June 30, 2019       
Excess spread financing$53
 $111
 $58
 $121
        
December 31, 2018       
Excess spread financing$47
 $99
 $38
 $81

As the cash flow assumptions utilized in determining the fair value amounts in the excess spread financing agreements atare based on the related cash flow assumptions utilized in the financed MSRs, any fair value with all changes in fair value recorded as a charge or credit to service related revenue, netrecognized in the consolidated statementsfinanced MSRs attributable to a related cash flow assumption would inherently have an inverse impact on the carrying amount of operations. The fairthe related excess spread financing. For example, while an increase in discount rates would negatively impact the value onof the Company’s financed MSRs, it would reduce the carrying value of the associated excess spread financing is basedliability.

These hypothetical sensitivities should be evaluated with care. The effect on fair value of a 10% variation in assumptions generally cannot be determined because the relationship of the change in assumptions to the fair value may not be linear. Additionally, the impact of a variation in a particular assumption on the presentfair value of future expected discounted cash flowsis calculated while holding other assumptions constant. In reality, changes in one factor may lead to changes in other factors, which could impact the above hypothetical effects. Also, a positive change in the above assumptions would not necessarily correlate with the discount rate approximating current market value.corresponding decrease in the net carrying amount of the excess spread financing.

Mortgage Servicing Rights Financing - Fair Value
From time to time,December 2013 through June 2014, the Company entersPredecessor entered into certain transactions with third partiesagreements to sell a contractually specified base servicing fee component of certain MSRs and servicerservicing advances under specified terms.terms to a joint venture capitalized by New Residential and certain unaffiliated third-party investors. The purpose of this transaction was to facilitate the financing of advances for private label mortgages. The Company evaluates these transactionscontinues to determine if they are sales or secured borrowings. When these transfers qualifybe the named servicer, and, for sale treatment,accounting purposes, ownership of the mortgage servicing rights continues to reside with the Company. Accordingly, the Company derecognizesrecords the transferred assetsMSR and an MSR financing liability associated with this transaction in its consolidated balance sheets. The Company has determined that, for a portion of these transactions, the related MSR's sales are contingent on the receipt of consents from various third parties. Until these required consents are obtained, for accounting purposes, legal ownership of the MSRs continues to reside with the Company. The Company continues to account for the MSRs in its consolidated balance sheets. In addition, the Company records a mortgage servicing rightsMSR financing liability associated withreflects the incremental costs of this financing transaction. Counterparty payments related to this financing arrangement are recorded as an adjustmenttransaction relative to the Company's service related revenues.market participant assumptions contained in the MSR valuation.

The Company has elected to measurefollowing table sets forth the weighted average assumptions used in the valuation of the mortgage servicing rights financing liabilities at fair value with all changes in fair value recorded as a charge or credit to service related revenue, net, in the consolidated statements of operations. The fair value on mortgage servicing right financings is based on the present value of future expected discounted cash flows with the discount rate approximating current market value for similar financial instruments.liability.
 Successor
Mortgage Servicing Rights Financing AssumptionsJune 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
Advance financing rates3.7% 4.2%
Annual advance recovery rates19.3% 19.0%

Participating Interest Financing
The Company periodically securitizes participating interests in HECM loans (mainly borrower draws, mortgage insurance premium and interest) into HMBS which are sold to third-party security holders and guaranteed by GNMA. The securitization transactions are accounted for as secured borrowings with the obligations to the HMBS presented as participating interest financing included within other nonrecourse debt in the Company's consolidated balance sheets. Issuance or acquisition of HMBS is presented as a financing activity in the consolidated statements of cash flow. Interest is accrued monthly based upon the stated HMBS rates to interest expense in the consolidated statements of operations. HMBS issuance premiums or discounts are deferred as a component of the participating interest financing and amortized or accreted, respectively, to interest expense over the life of the HMBS on an effective interest method.
Mortgage Servicing Rights - Revenues
The Company recognizes revenue from the services provided when the revenue is realized or realizable and earned, which is generally when all of the following criteria are met: (1) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists; (2) delivery has occurred or services have been performed; (3) the seller’s price to the buyer is fixed or determinable; and (4) collectability is reasonably assured.

Revenues from Forward Servicing ActivitiesThe following table sets forth the items comprising revenues associated with servicing loan portfolios.
Service related revenues primarily include contractually specified servicing fees, late charges
 Successor  Predecessor
Servicing RevenueThree Months Ended June 30, 2019 Six Months Ended June 30, 2019  Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 Six Months Ended June 30, 2018
Contractually specified servicing fees(1)
$307
 $588
  $245
 $495
Other service-related income(1)(2)
32
 82
  28
 56
Incentive and modification income(1)
10
 17
  18
 33
Late fees(1)
27
 52
  22
 46
Reverse servicing fees8
 17
  14
 33
Mark-to-market adjustments(3)
(231) (524)  19
 171
Counterparty revenue share(4)
(70) (118)  (50) (95)
Amortization, net of accretion(5)
(56) (79)  (48) (96)
Total servicing revenue$27
 $35
  $248
 $643

(1)
Amounts include subservicing related revenues.
(2)
Amount for the six months ended June 30, 2019 includes a gain of $21 from the execution of a clean-up call option on a reverse mortgage loan trust, as the Company was the master servicer and holder of clean-up call rights.
(3)
Mark-to-market (“MTM”) adjustments include fair value adjustments on MSR, excess spread financing and MSR financing liabilities. The amount of MSR MTM includes the impact of negative modeled cash flows which have been transferred to reserves on advances and other receivables. The negative modeled cash flows relate to advances and other receivables associated with inactive and liquidated loans that are no longer part of the MSR portfolio. The impact of negative modeled cash flows for the Company and Predecessor was $17 and $22 for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, and $28 and $34 for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively.
(4)
Counterparty revenue share represents the excess servicing fee that the Company pays to the counterparties under the excess spread financing arrangements and the payments made associated with MSRs financing arrangements.
(5)
Amortization for the Company is net of excess spread accretion of $59 and MSL accretion of $11 for the three months ended June 30, 2019. Amortization for the Predecessor is net excess spread accretion of $37 for the three months ended June 30, 2018. For the six months ended June 30, 2019, the amortization for the Company is net of excess spread accretion of $95 and MSL accretion of $29. Amortization of the Predecessor is net of excess spread of $67 for the six months ended June 30, 2018. The Predecessor recorded MSL accretion within reverse servicing fees, whereas the Successor has elected to record MSL accretion within Amortization, net of accretion.


4. Advances and Other Receivables, Net

Advances and other ancillary revenues. The servicing fees are based on a contractual percentagereceivables, net consists of the outstanding principal balance and recognized as revenue as earned, which is generally upon collection of the payments from the borrower. Corresponding loan servicing costs are charged to expense as incurred. The Company recognizes ancillary revenues as they are earned, which is generally upon collection of the payments from the borrower.following.

In addition, the Company receives various fees in the course of providing servicing on its various portfolios. These fees include modification fees for modifications performed outside of government programs, modification fees for modifications pursuant to various government programs, and incentive fees for servicing performance on specific government-sponsored entities ("GSE") portfolios. Fees recorded on modifications of mortgage loans serviced by the Company for others are recognized on collection and are recorded as a component of service related revenues. Fees recorded on modifications pursuant to various government programs are recognized based upon completion of all necessary steps by the Company and the minimum loan performance time frame to establish eligibility for the fee. Revenue earned on modifications pursuant to various government programs is included as a component of service related revenues. Incentive fees for servicing performance on specific GSE portfolios are recognized as various incentive standards are achieved and are recorded as a component of service related revenues.
 Successor
 June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
Servicing advances, net of $156 and $205 discount, respectively$878
 $1,000
Receivables from agencies, investors and prior servicers, net of $48 and $48 discount, respectively220
 241
Reserves(98) (47)
Total advances and other receivables, net$1,000
 $1,194

The Company, also acts as a subservicerloan servicer, is contractually responsible to advance funds on behalf of the borrower and investor primarily for certain parties that ownloan principal and interest, property taxes and hazard insurance and foreclosure costs. Advances are primarily recovered through reimbursement from the underlying servicing rights and receives subservicing fees, which are typically a stated monthly fee per loan that varies based on types of loans. Fees related to the subserviced portfolio are accrued in the period the services are performed.


Revenuesinvestor, proceeds from Origination Activities
Loan origination and other loan fees generally represent flat, per-loan fee amounts and are recognized as revenue, netsale of loan origination costs, at the time the loans are funded.

Revenues from Reverse Mortgage Servicing and Reverse Mortgage Interests
The Company performs servicing of reverse mortgage loans, similar to its forward servicing business, and receives servicing fees from investors, which is recorded in service related revenues. For reverse mortgage interests, where the Company records entire participating interest in HECM loans, the Company accrues interest in accordance with FHA guidelines and records interest income on the consolidated statements of operations.
Net Gain on Mortgage Loans Held for Sale
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 legally isolated from the Company, (ii) the transferee has the right (free of conditions that constrain it from taking advantage of that right) to pledgecollateral or exchange the transferred assets, and (iii) the Company does not maintain effective control over the transferred assets through either (a) an agreement that entitles and obligates the Company to repurchase or redeem them before their maturity or (b) the ability to unilaterally cause the holder to return specific assets.

Loan securitizations structured as sales, as well as whole loan sales and the resulting gains on such sales, net of any accrual for recourse obligations, are reported in operating results during the period in which the securitization closes or the sale occurs.
Reserves for Origination Activity
The Company provides for reserves, included within payables and accrued liabilities, in connection with loan origination activities. Reserves on loan origination activities primarily include reserves for the repurchase of loans from GSEs, GNMA and third-party investors primarily due to delinquency or foreclosure and are initially recorded upon sale of the loan to a third party with subsequent reserves recorded based on repurchase demands. The provision for reserves associated with loan origination activities is a component of net gain on mortgage loans held for sale.

The Company utilizes internal models to estimate reserves for loan origination activities based upon its expectation of future defaults and the historical defect rate for government insured loans and is based upon judgments and assumptions which can be influenced by many factors and may change over the life of the underlying loans, including: (i) historical loss rate, (ii) secondary market pricing of loans; (iii) home prices and the levels of home equity; (iv) the quality of Company's underwriting procedures; (v) borrower delinquency and default patterns; and (vi) other Company-specific and macro-economic factors. On a quarterly basis, management corroborates these assumptions using third-party data, where applicable.
Reserves for Forward Servicing Activity
In connection with forward loan servicing activities, the Company records reserves primarily for the recoverability of advances, interest claims and mortgage insurance claims. Reserves for advances and other receivables associated with loans in the MSR portfolio are considered within the MSR valuation, and the provision expense for such advances is recorded in the mark-to-market adjustment in service related revenue. Such valuation gives consideration to the expected cash outflows and inflows for advances and other receivables in accordance with the fair value framework. Reserves for advances and other receivables on loans transferred out of the MSR portfolio are established within advances and other receivables, net. As loans serviced transfer outreceivables.

The Company estimates and records an asset for estimated recoveries to be collected from prior servicers for their respective portion of the MSR portfolio, any negative MSR valuelosses associated with the underlying loans transferred is reclassifiedthat were not serviced in accordance with established guidelines.

Receivables from the MSR to the reserve within advancesprior servicers totaled $96 and other receivables, net, to the extent such reserves continue to be required$94 for balances remaining on the consolidated balance sheets. Management evaluates reserves for sufficiency each reporting period,Company’s forward loan portfolio at June 30, 2019 and any additional reserve requirements or releases to reserves are recorded as a provision in general and administrative expense, as needed.December 31, 2018, respectively.

The Company recordsfollowing table sets forth the activities of the reserves for advances and other receivablesreceivables.
 Successor  Predecessor
Reserves for Advances and Other ReceivablesThree Months Ended June 30, 2019 Six Months Ended June 30, 2019  Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 Six Months Ended June 30, 2018
Balance - beginning of period$71
 47
  $277
 $284
Provision and other additions(1)
37
 67
  38
 60
Write-offs(10) (16)  (21) (50)
Balance - end of period$98
 $98
  $294
 $294

(1)
The Company and the Predecessor recorded a provision of $17 and $22 through the MTM adjustments in service related revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, and $28 and $34 for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, for inactive and liquidated loans that are no longer part of the MSR portfolio. Other additions represent reclassifications of required reserves provisioned within other balance sheet accounts as associated serviced loans become inactive or liquidate.
Purchase Discount for Advances and evaluatesOther Receivables
In connection with the sufficiencyacquisition of such reserves through internal models considering both historical and expected recovery rates on claims filed with government agencies, government sponsored enterprises, vendors, prior servicer and other counterparties. Key assumptions usedPacific Union in February 2019, the model include but are not limited to expected recovery rates by loan types and aging ofCompany recorded the receivable. Recovery ofacquired advances and other receivables is subjectat estimated fair value as of the acquisition date, which resulted in a purchase discount of $19. Refer to significant judgment and estimates based onNote 2, Acquisitions for discussion of the Company's assessment of its compliance with servicing guidelines, its ability to producePacific Union acquisition. In 2018, the necessary documentation to support claims, its ability to support amounts from prior servicers and to effectively negotiate settlements, as needed. Management reviewsCompany recorded the acquired advances and other receivables in connection with the Merger at estimated fair value as of the acquisition date, which resulted in a purchase discount of $302.

As of June 30, 2019, a total of $117 purchase discount has been utilized with $204 purchase discount remaining.

The following table sets forth the activities of the purchase discounts for advances and upon determinationother receivables.
 Successor
 Three Months Ended June 30, 2019 Six Months Ended June 30, 2019
Purchase DiscountsServicing Advances Receivables from Agencies, Investors and Prior Servicers Servicing Advances Receivables from Agencies, Investors and Prior Servicers
Balance - beginning of period$169
 $48
 $205
 $48
Addition from acquisition
 
 19
 
Utilization of purchase discounts(13) 
 (68) 
Balance - end of period$156
 $48
 $156
 $48


5. Reverse Mortgage Interests, Net

Reverse mortgage interests, net consists of the following:
 Successor
Reverse Mortgage Interests, NetJune 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
Participating interests in HECM mortgage-backed securities (“HMBS”), net of $18 and $58 premium, respectively$4,952
 $5,664
Other interests securitized, net of $84 and $100 discount, respectively1,023
 1,064
Unsecuritized interests, net of $97 and $122 discount, respectively1,143
 1,219
Reserves(8) (13)
Total reverse mortgage interests, net$7,110
 $7,934


Participating Interests in HMBS
Participating interests in HMBS consist of the Company’s reverse mortgage interests in HECM loans which have been transferred to GNMA and subsequently securitized through the issuance of HMBS. The Company does not own these loans, but due to HMBS program buyout requirements, such interests are consolidated on the Company’s balance sheet. The Company does not originate reverse mortgages, but during the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, a total of $149 and $174 in UPB associated with new draws on existing loans was transferred to GNMA and securitized by the Company and Predecessor, respectively.

In March 2019, the Company entered into an agreement with Fannie Mae for the transfer of reverse mortgage loans. As a result, $61 was transferred from Fannie Mae and securitized into GNMA HMBS during the six months ended June 30, 2019.

Other Interests Securitized
Other interests securitized consist of reverse mortgage interests that no further recourselonger meet HMBS program eligibility criteria primarily because they have reached 98% of their Max Claim Amount (“MCA”) established at origination in accordance with HMBS program guidelines, which require buyout of the respective HMBS trust. These reverse mortgage interests have subsequently been transferred to private securitization trusts and are accounted for recoveryas a secured borrowing. During the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Company securitized a total of $398 UPB through Trust 2019-1 and a total of $249 UPB from Trust 2017-2 was called and the related debt was extinguished. See Note 10, Indebtedness for additional information. The Company sold $20 UPB of Trust 2018-3 retained bonds during the six months ended June 30, 2019. During the six months ended June 30, 2018, the Predecessor securitized a total of $443 UPB through Trust 2018-1 and a total of $284 UPB from Trust 2016-2 and Trust 2016-3 were called and the related debt was extinguished. Refer to Other Nonrecourse Debt in Note 10, Indebtedness, for additional information.

Unsecuritized Interests
Unsecuritized interests in reverse mortgages consist of the following:
 Successor
 June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
Repurchased HECM loans (exceeds 98% MCA)$896
 $949
HECM related receivables281
 300
Funded borrower draws not yet securitized48
 76
REO-related receivables15
 16
Purchase discount(97) (122)
Total unsecuritized interests$1,143
 $1,219

Unsecuritized interests include repurchased HECM loans for which the Company is availablerequired to repurchase from all means knownthe HMBS pool when the outstanding principal balance of the HECM loan is equal to management,or greater than 98% of the recorded balancesMCA established at origination in accordance with HMBS program guidelines. The Company and the Predecessor repurchased a total of $1,457 and $2,109 of HECM loans out of GNMA HMBS securitizations during the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, of which $371 and $444 were subsequently assigned to a third party in accordance with applicable servicing agreements, respectively. To the extent a loan is not subject to applicable servicing agreements and assigned to a third party, the loan is either subject to assignment to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”), per contractual obligations with GNMA, liquidated via a payoff from the borrower or liquidated via a foreclosure according to the terms of the underlying mortgage.

As discussed above, the Company estimates and records an asset for probable recoveries from prior servicers for their respective portion of the losses associated with these receivables are written-off against the reserve.underlying loans that were not serviced in accordance with established guidelines. Receivables from prior servicers totaled $13 and $18 for the Company’s reverse loan portfolio at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.

Reserves for Reverse Mortgage InterestsExcess Spread Financing - Fair Value
In order to finance the acquisition of certain MSR portfolios, the Company has entered into sale and assignment agreements with a third-party associated with funds and accounts under management of BlackRock Financial Management Inc. (“BlackRock”), a third-party associated with funds and accounts under management of Värde Partners, Inc. (“Varde”) and with certain affiliated entities formed and managed by New Residential Investment Corp. (“New Residential”). The Company records an allowance for reserves relatedsold to reverse mortgage interests based on unrecoverable costs and estimatesthese entities the right to receive a specified percentage of probable loss exposures.the cash flow generated from the portfolios in excess of a fixed base servicing fee per loan. The Company estimates reserve requirements uponretains the realizationbase servicing fee, along with ancillary income and interest float earnings on principal and interest payments and escrows, and also incurs costs to service the specified pool. The Company is the legal owner and the servicer of a triggering event indicating a probable loss exposure. Internalthe portfolios and external models are utilized to estimate loss exposures at the loan level associated with the Company's ability to meetprovides all servicing guidelines set forth by regulatory agencies and GSEs. Key assumptions within the models include but are not limited to expected recovery rates by loan and borrower characteristics, foreclosure timelines, value of underlying collateral, future carrying and foreclosure costs, and other macro-economic factors. If the calculated reserve requirements exceed the recorded allowance for reserves and acquired discounts, a provision is recorded to general and administrative expense, as needed. Releases to reserves are also recorded against provision in general and administrative expenses. Reserve requirements are subject to significant judgment and estimates based on the Company's assessment of its compliance with servicing guidelines, its ability to produce the necessary documentation to support claims, its ability to support amounts from prior servicers and to effectively negotiate settlements, as needed. Each period, management reviews recorded reverse mortgage interests, and upon determination that no further recourse for recovery is available from all means known to management, the recorded balances associated with these receivables are written-off against the reserve at the loan level.advancing functions.

Amounts Due from Prior Servicers
The Company services its loan portfolios under guidelines set forth by regulatory agencies and investor guidelines. Losses can be incurred if the underlying loans are not serviced in accordance with established guidelines, resulting in the assessment of fines and the inability to recover interest and costs incurred. Prior servicers associatedIn connection with the underlying loans may have contributed to the losses if their prior servicing practices did not allow for timely compliance with servicing guidelines set forth. To mitigate the risk of loss to the Company, indemnification provisions are incorporated into the executed acquisition and servicing agreements that allow for the recovery of realized losses which can be attributed to prior servicers. As part of its servicing operations, the Company estimates and records an asset for probable recoveries from prior servicers for their respective portion of these losses. Estimated recoveries from prior servicers are based on management's best estimate of allocated losses among servicing parties, terms of the indemnification provisions, prior recovery experience, current negotiations and the servicer's ability to pay requested amounts. The Company updates its estimate of recovery each reporting period based on the facts and circumstances known at the time. Recovery of amounts due from prior servicers is subject to significant judgment based on the Company's assessment of the prior servicer's responsibility for losses incurred, its ability to provide related support for such amounts and its ability to effectively negotiate settlement of amounts due from prior servicers if needed.

Property and Equipment, Net
Property and equipment, net is comprised of land, building, furniture, fixtures, leasehold improvements, computer software and computer hardware. These assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred which is included in general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations. Depreciation, which includes depreciation and amortization on capital leases, is recorded using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the related assets. Cost and accumulated depreciation applicable to assets retired or sold are eliminated from the accounts, and any resulting gains or losses are recognized at such time through a charge or credit to general and administrative expenses. Costs to internally develop computer software are capitalized during the development stage and include external direct costs of materials and services as well as employee costs related to time spent on the project.

The Company periodically reviews its property and equipment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of its property and equipment might not be recoverable under the recoverability test, whereby the expected future undiscounted cash flows from the assets are estimated and compared with the carrying amount of the assets. If the sum of the estimated undiscounted cash flows is less than the carrying amount of the assets, an impairment loss is recorded to general and administrative expense, as needed. The impairment loss is measured by comparing the fair value of the assets with their carrying amounts. Fair value is determined based on discounted cash flow.

The Company evaluates all leases at inception to determine if they meet the criteria for a capital lease. A capital lease is recorded as an acquisition of property or equipment at an amount equal to the present value of minimum lease payments at the date of inception. Assets acquired under a capital lease are depreciated on a straight-line basis in accordance with the Company's normal depreciation policy over the lease term and are included in property and equipment, net, on the consolidated balance sheets. A corresponding liability is recorded representing an obligation to make lease payments which is included in payables and accrued liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets. Lease payments are allocated between interest expense and reduction of obligation.

Leases that do not meet the capital lease criteria are accounted for as operating leases. Rental expense on operating leases is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term which is included in general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the lease terms of the respective leases or the estimated useful lives of the related assets.


Variable Interest Entities
In the normal course of business, the Company enters into various types of on and off-balance sheet transactions with special purpose entities ("SPEs"), which primarily consist of securitization trusts established for a limited purpose. Generally, these SPEs are formed for the purpose of securitization transactions in which the Company transfers assets to an SPE, which then issues to investors various forms of debt obligations supported by those assets. In these securitizationabove transactions, the Company typically receives cash and/entered into refinanced loan obligations with New Residential, BlackRock and Varde that require the Company to transfer the new loan or other interestsa replacement loan of similar economic characteristics into the respective portfolio if the Company refinances any loan in the SPE as proceeds for the transferred assets.portfolio. The Companynew or replacement loan will typically retain the right to service the transferred receivables and to repurchase the transferred receivables from the SPE if the outstanding balance of the receivables falls to a level where the cost exceeds the benefits of servicing the transferred receivables.

The Company evaluates its interests in each SPE for classification as a Variable Interest Entity ("VIE"). When an SPE meets the definition of a VIE and the Company determines that the Company is the primary beneficiary, the Company includes the SPE in its consolidated financial statements.
The Company consolidates SPEs connected with both forward and reverse mortgage activities. See Note 12, Securitizations and Financings, for more information on Company SPEs and Note 10, Indebtedness, for certain debt activity connected with SPEs.

Securitizations and Asset-Backed Financing Arrangements
The Company and its subsidiaries have been a transferor in connection with a number of securitizations and asset-backed financing arrangements. The Company has continuing involvement with the financial assets of the securitizations and the asset-backed financing arrangements. The Company has aggregated these transactions into two groups: (1) securitizations of residential mortgage loans accounted for as sales and (2) financings of advances on loans serviced for others accounted for as secured borrowings.
Securitizations Treated as Sales
The Company’s continuing involvement typically includes acting as servicer for the mortgage loans heldbe governed by the trust and holding beneficial interestssame terms set forth in the trust. The Company’s responsibilities as servicer include, among other things, collecting monthly payments, maintaining escrow accounts, providing periodic reportssale and managing insurance in exchange for a contractually specified servicing fee. The beneficial interests held consist of both subordinate and residual securities that were retained at the time of securitization. These securitizations generally do not result in consolidation of the VIE as the beneficial interests that are held in the unconsolidated securitization trusts have no value and no potential for significant cash flows in the future. In addition, at December 31, 2017, the Company had no other significant assets in its consolidated financial statements related to these trusts. The Company has no obligation to provide financial support to unconsolidated securitization trusts and has provided no such support. The creditors of the trusts can look only to the assets of the trusts themselves for satisfaction of the debt issued by the trusts and have no recourse against the assets of the Company. The general creditors of the Company have no claim on the assets of the trusts. The Company’s exposure to loss as a result of its continuing involvement with the trusts is limited to the carrying values, if any, of its investments in the residual and subordinate securities of the trusts, the MSRs that are related to the trusts and the advances to the trusts. The Company considers the probability of loss arising from its advances to be remote because of their position ahead of most of the other liabilities of the trusts. See Note 5, Advances and Other Receivables, Net, and Note 4, Mortgage Servicing Rights and Related Liabilities, for additional information regarding advances and MSRs.
Financings
The Company transfers advances on loans serviced for others to SPEs in exchange for cash. The Company consolidates these SPEs because the Company is the primary beneficiary of the VIE.
These VIEs issue debt supported by collections on the transferred advances. The Company made these transfers under the terms of its advance facility agreements. The Company classifies the transferred advances on its consolidated balance sheets as advances and classifies the related liabilities as advance facilities and other nonrecourse debt. The SPEs use collections of the pledged advances to repay principal and interest and to pay the expenses of the entity. Holders of the debt issued by these entities can look only to the assets of the entities themselves for satisfaction of the debt and have no recourse against the Company.assignment agreement described above.

Upon securitization of a HECM loan under the GNMA mortgage-backed securities program, ownership and legal title to the HECM loan is transferred to GNMA. The Company accounts for these transactions as secured borrowings because these transactions do not qualify for sale accounting treatment. An asset is recorded within reverse mortgage interests related to the transferred HECM loan, and the financing related to the HMBS note is included in other nonrecourse debt in Company's consolidated financial statements.

Occasionally, the Company will transfer reverse mortgage interests into private securitization trusts ("Reverse Trusts"). The Company evaluates the Reverse Trusts to determine whether they meet the definition of a VIE, and when the Reverse Trust meets the definition of a VIE and the Company determines that it is the primary beneficiary, the Company will retain the securitized reverse mortgage interests on its consolidated balance sheets and recognize the issued securities in other nonrecourse debt.

Derivative Financial Instruments
Derivative instruments are used as part of the overall strategy to manage exposure to market risks primarily associated with fluctuations in interest rates related to originations. The Company recognizes all derivatives on its consolidated balance sheets at fair value on a recurring basis. The Company treats all of its derivative instruments as economic hedges; therefore none of its derivative instruments are designated as accounting hedges.

Derivative instruments utilized by the Company primarily include interest rate lock commitments ("IRLCs"), loan purchase commitments ("LPCs"), forward Mortgage Backed Securities ("MBS") purchase commitments, Eurodollar futures, Treasury futures, interest rate swap agreements and interest rate caps.

IRLCs represent an agreement to extend credit to a mortgage loan applicant, or an agreement to purchase a loan from a third-party originator, whereby the interest rate on the loan is set prior to funding. The fair values of mortgage loans held for sale, which are held in inventory awaiting sale into the secondary market, and interest rate lock commitments are subject to changes in mortgage interest rates from the date of the commitment through the sale of the loan into the secondary market. As a result, the Company is exposed to interest rate risk during the period from the date of the lock commitment through (i) the lock commitment cancellation or expiration date; or (ii) the date of sale into the secondary mortgage market. IRLCs are considered freestanding derivatives and are recorded at fair value at inception. Loan commitments generally range between 30 and 90 days, and the Company typically sells mortgage loans within 30 days of origination. Changes in fair value subsequent to inception are based on changes in the fair value of the underlying loan and changes in the probability that the loan will fund within the terms of the commitment. Any changes in fair value are recorded in earnings as a component of net gain on mortgage loans held for sale.

The Company uses other derivative financial instruments, primarily forward sales commitments, to manage exposure to interest rate risk and changes in the fair value of IRLCs and mortgage loans held for sale. These commitments are recorded at fair value based on the dealer's market. The forward sales commitments fix the forward sales price that will be realized in the secondary market and thereby reduce the interest rate and price risk to the Company. The Company's expectation of the amount of its interest rate lock commitments that will ultimately close is a key factor in determining the notional amount of derivatives used in economically hedging the position. The Company may also enter into commitments to purchase MBS as part of its overall hedging strategy. The estimated fair values of forward MBS are based on the exchange prices. The changes in value on the forward sales commitments and forward sales of MBS are recorded as a charge or credit to net gain on mortgage loans held for sale.

The Company also purchases interest rate swaps, Eurodollar futures and Treasury futures to mitigate exposure to interest rate risk related to cash flows on securitized mortgage borrowings.

Intangible Assets
Intangible assets primarily consist of trade name, subservicing contracts and technology acquired through the acquisition of Nationstar and the acquisition of Assurant Mortgage Solutions Group ("Assurant"). Those intangible assets are deemed to have finite useful lives and are amortized either on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives (trade name, technology and internally developed software), or on a basis more representative of the time pattern over which the benefit is derived (customer relationships).

Intangible assets with finite useful lives are tested for impairment on an annual basis or whenever events or circumstances indicate that their carrying amount may not be recoverable. If the carrying value of the asset cannot be recovered from estimated future undiscounted cash flows, the fair value of the asset is calculated using the present value of net future cash flows. If the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its fair value, an impairment is recorded.

Goodwill
Goodwill is initially recorded as the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of net assets acquired in a business combination and is subsequently evaluated for impairment at least annually or when events or circumstances make it more likely than not that an impairment may have occurred. Goodwill impairment testing is performed at the reporting unit level, equivalent to a business segment or one level below. The Company has determined that each of its operating segments (the Servicing, Originations and Xome segments) represents a reporting unit, resulting in three total reporting units.

The Company performs its annual goodwill impairment test as of October 1 and monitors for interim triggering events on an ongoing basis.  Goodwill is reviewed for impairment utilizing either a qualitative assessment or a quantitative goodwill impairment test.  If the Company chooses to perform a qualitative assessment and determines the fair value more likely than not exceeds the carrying value, no further evaluation is necessary.  For reporting units where the Company performs the quantitative goodwill impairment test, the Company compares the fair value of each reporting unit, which the Company primarily determines using an income approach based on the present value of discounted cash flows, to the respective carrying value, which

includes goodwill.  If the fair value of the reporting unit exceeds its carrying value, the goodwill is not considered impaired.  If the carrying value is higher than the fair value, the difference would be recognized as an impairment loss.

Loans Subject to Repurchase Rights from Ginnie Mae
For certain forward loans sold to GNMA, the Company as the issuer has the unilateral right to repurchase, without GNMA’s prior authorization, any individual loan in a GNMA 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 recognize the right to the loan in its consolidated balance sheets and establish a corresponding repurchase liability regardless of the Company’s intention to repurchase the loan. The Company recognizes the right to purchase these mortgage loans in other assets at their unpaid principal balances and records a corresponding liability in payables and accrued liability for mortgage loans eligible for repurchase in its consolidated balance sheets.
Interest Income
Interest income is recognized on loans held for sale for the period from loan funding to sale, which is typically within 30 days. Loans are placed on non-accrual status when any portion of the principal or interest is 90 days past due. 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. For individual loans that have been modified, a period of six timely payments is required before the loan is returned to an accrual basis.

Interest income also includes interest earned on custodial cash deposits associated with the mortgage loans serviced and interest earned on reverse mortgage interests. Reverse mortgage interests accrue as interest income in accordance with FHA guidelines.

Share-Based Compensation
Share-based compensation is measured at the grant date, based on the calculated fair value of the award, and is recognized as an expense over the requisite employee service period (generally the vesting period of the grant) in salaries, wages and benefits within the consolidated statements of operations.

Advertising Costs
Advertising costs are expensed as incurred and are included as part of general and administrative expenses. The Company incurred advertising costs of $8 for the two months ended September 30, 2018. The Predecessor incurred advertising costs of $4 and $33 for the one and seven months ended July 31, 2018, respectively, and $14 and $42 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively.

Income Taxes
The Company is subject to the income tax laws of the U.S., its states and municipalities. These tax laws are complex and subject to different interpretations by the taxpayer and the relevant governmental taxing authorities.

Deferred income taxes are determined using the balance sheet method. Deferred taxes are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the consolidated financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates that will 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 as income or expense in the period that includes the enactment date.
The Company regularly reviews the carrying amount of its deferred tax assets to determine if the establishment of a valuation allowance is necessary. If, based on the available evidence, it is more likely than not that all or a portion of the Company's deferred tax assets will not be realized in future periods, a deferred tax valuation allowance is established. Consideration is given to various positive and negative factors that could affect the realization of the deferred tax assets. In evaluating this available evidence, management considers, among other things, historical financial performance, expectation of future earnings, length of statutory carryforward periods, experience with operating tax loss and tax credit carryforwards which may expire unused, tax planning strategies and timing of reversals of temporary differences. The Company's evaluation is based on current tax laws as well as management's expectations of future performance.

The Company initially recognizes tax positions in the consolidated financial statements when it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon examination by the tax authorities. Such tax positions are initially and subsequently measured as the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement with the tax authority assuming full knowledge of the position and all relevant facts. In establishing a provision for income tax expense, the Company makes judgments and interpretations about the application of these inherently complex tax laws within the framework of existing GAAP. The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions as a component of provision for income taxes.

On December 22, 2017, the Securities and Exchange Commission issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118 ("SAB 118") to address the application of U.S. GAAP related to the enactment of the Tax Reform Act. SAB 118 provides guidance in those situations where the accounting for certain income tax effects of the Tax Reform Act will be incomplete by the time financial statements are issued for the reporting period that includes the enactment date. The Company has recorded provisional amounts where the impact of the Tax Reform Act could be reasonably estimated. Any subsequent adjustment to these amounts will be made within one year from the enactment date.
Earnings Per Share

The Company computes earnings per share using the two-class method, which is an earnings allocation formula that determines earnings per share for common stock and any participating securities according to dividends declared (whether paid or unpaid) and participation rights in undistributed earnings. The Series A Preferred Stock is considered participating securities because it has dividend rights determined on an as-converted basis in the event of Company's declaration of a dividend or distribution for common shares.

Basic net income per common share is computed by dividing net income available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted net income per common share is computed by dividing net income available to common stockholders by the sum of the weighted average number of common shares outstanding and any dilutive securities for the period.


3. Acquisitions

Acquisition of Nationstar Mortgage Holdings Inc.

On February 12, 2018, WMIH and Merger Sub entered into the Merger Agreement with Nationstar. At the effective time of the Merger ("Effective Time"), pursuant to the Merger Agreement, Merger Sub was merged with and into Nationstar, with Nationstar continuing as a wholly-owned subsidiary of WMIH.

Pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement, at the Effective Time, and as a result of the Merger, each share of Nationstar's common stock issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time was converted into the right to receive, at the election of the holder of such share, (i) $18.00 per share in cash, without interest, or (ii) 12.7793 shares of validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable shares of WMIH common stock, par value $0.00001 per share ("WMIH Common Stock") (the "Merger Consideration"). The Merger Consideration was subject to automatic proration and adjustment pursuant to the Merger Agreement to ensure that the total amount of cash paid (excluding cash paid in lieu of fractional shares) equaled approximately $1,226. 

Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, immediately prior to the Effective Time, subject to certain exceptions, (i) each then-outstanding share of Nationstar restricted stock automatically vested in full and was converted into the right to receive the Merger Consideration, as elected by the holder thereof, and (ii) each then-outstanding Nationstar restricted stock unit, whether vested or unvested, was automatically vested in full, assumed by WMIH and converted into a WMIH restricted stock unit entitling the holder thereof to receive upon settlement the Merger Consideration, as elected by the holder, with respect to shares of Nationstar restricted stock.

Upon closing the Merger, all outstanding WMIH Series B Preferred Stock and all outstanding warrants to purchase shares of WMIH common stock were converted into common stock of WMIH. 

Total purchase price was approximately $1,777, consisting of cash paid of $1,226 and transferred stock valued at $551. The purchase price was funded from available cash on hand and borrowings under senior unsecured notes (see discussion below). Prior to the acquisition, Nationstar was a publicly-held company that earned fees through the delivery of servicing, origination and transaction-based services related primarily to single-family residences throughout the United States. This acquisition marks the Company's initial entry into the mortgage servicing industry that Nationstar operates in and is consistent with the Company's business strategy.

On July 13, 2018, Merger Sub closed the offering of $950 aggregate principal amount of 8.125% Notes due 2023 (the “2023 Notes”) and $750 aggregate principal amount of 9.125% Notes due 2026 (the “2026 Notes” and, together with the 2023 Notes, the “New Notes”). The proceeds from the New Notes were used, together with the proceeds from the issuance of the Company’s common stock and the Company’s cash and restricted cash on hand, to consummate the Company’s acquisition of Nationstar and the refinancing of certain of Nationstar’s existing debt and to pay related fees and expenses. At the consummation of the acquisition,

Merger Sub merged with and into Nationstar, with Nationstar continuing as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. After the Merger, the surviving subsidiary assumed all of Merger Sub’s obligations under the New Notes.

The acquisition has been accounted for in accordance with ASC 805, Business Combinations, using the acquisition method of accounting. Under the acquisition method of accounting, the Company allocated the purchase price of the acquisition to identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values as of the acquisition date. The excess of the purchase price over the aggregate fair values will be recorded as goodwill within the consolidated balance sheet. The excess of the aggregate fair value over the purchase price will be recorded as bargain purchase gain within the consolidated statement of operations.

The table below presents the calculation of aggregate purchase price.
Purchase Price: 
Converted WMIH common shares (prior to reverse stock split) in millions394
Price per share, based on price of $1.398 for WMIH stock on July 31, 2018$1.398
Purchase price from common stock issued551
Purchase price from cash payment1,226
Total purchase price$1,777

The allocation of the fair value of the acquired business was based on preliminary valuations of the estimated net fair value of the assets acquired. The determination of fair value estimates requires management to make certain estimates about discount rates, future expected cash flows, market conditions, and other future events that are highly subjective in nature and may require adjustments. The Company's estimates are subject to change as the Company obtains additional information and finalizes its review of estimates during the measurement period (up to one year from the acquisition date). The primary areas of the preliminary allocation of fair value of consideration transferred that are not yet finalized relate to the fair value of reverse mortgage interests and related other nonrecourse debt, advances and other receivables and payables and accrued liabilities. Based on the preliminary allocation of fair value, no goodwill has been recorded as the preliminary fair value of the net assets acquired exceeds the purchase price by approximately $2. The Company has not recorded the bargain purchase gain because it has not completed its assessment of the re-consideration criteria as specified in ASC 805, Business Combinations, which is required to be performed prior to recording a bargain purchase gain. The Company expects to complete its assessment of the re-consideration criteria in the fourth quarter of 2018. In addition, the bargain purchase gain or any goodwill may be adjusted pending the completion of the valuation of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as described above. The Company will record any adjustments to the preliminary fair value estimates in the reporting period in which the adjustments are determined. Fair value adjustments based on updated estimates could materially affect the goodwill recorded on the acquisition.


The preliminary allocation of the purchase price to the acquired assets and liabilities is as follows:

Preliminary Estimated Fair Value of Net Assets Acquired: 
Cash and cash equivalent$166
Restricted cash430
Mortgage servicing rights3,428
Advances and other receivables1,262
Reverse mortgage interests9,225
Mortgage loans held for sale1,514
Mortgage loans held for investment125
Property and equipment96
Derivative financial instruments64
Other assets548
Fair value of assets acquired16,858
Unsecured senior notes1,830
Advance facilities551
Warehouse facilities2,701
Payables and accrued liabilities1,365
MSR related liabilities—nonrecourse1,065
Mortgage servicing liabilities86
Derivative financial instruments3
Other nonrecourse debt7,583
Fair value of liabilities assumed15,184
Total fair value of net tangible assets acquired1,674
Intangible assets(1)
103
Preliminary goodwill
 $1,777

(1) The following intangible assets were acquired in the Nationstar acquisition.
 Useful Life (Years) Fair Value
Customer relationships (i)
6 $61
Tradename (ii)
5 8
Technology (ii)
3-5 11
Internally developed software(iii)
2 23
Total  $103

(i) The estimated fair values for customer relationships were measured using the excess earnings method.
(ii) The estimated fair values for tradename and technology were measured using the relief-from-royalty method. This method assumes the tradename and technology have value to the extent the owner is relieved of the obligation to pay royalties for the benefits received from these assets.
(iii) The estimated fair values for internally developed software were measured using the replacement cost method.

WMIH incurred total acquisition costs of $92 prior to the consummation of the Merger. Additional acquisition costs are not expected to be significant during the remainder of fiscal 2018. The acquisition costs were primarily related to legal, accounting and consulting services and were expensed as incurred through July 31, 2018. Included in the total acquisition costs was a transaction fee of $25 to KKR Capital Markets LLC ("KCM"), an affiliate of KKR Wand Investors Corporation, which is WMIH's largest stockholder, for acting as a non-exclusive financial advisor to WMIH with respect to the Merger and an arrangement fee of $7 to KCM for acting as a placement agent with respect to a bridge financing facility in connection with the Merger that was not executed. In addition, WMIH incurred $38 of costs related to borrowings under the Notes, which was capitalized in debt costs.

WMIH also paid KCM a deferred fee of $8, which initially reduced the carrying value of the Series B Preferred Stock. This fee was payable in connection with the conversion of Series B Preferred Stock to WMIH's common stock upon consummation of the Merger.

Included in the Predecessor's consolidated statements of operations were $27 of acquisition costs incurred by Nationstar for the seven months ended July 31, 2018.

Included in the Successor's consolidated statements of operations were $7 of acquisition costs related to the compensation arrangements incurred by the Company related to the merger for two months ended September 30, 2018.

The following unaudited pro forma financial information presents the combined results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 as if the transaction had occurred on January 1, 2018.

 Three Months Ended September 30, 2018 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018
Pro forma total revenues$506
 $1,538
    
Pro forma net income$(20) $156

The unaudited pro forma financial information above does not include the pro forma effects of the Company's acquisition of Assurant as presented below. The above unaudited pro forma financial information is presented for illustrative purposes only and is not indicative of the results of operations that would have actually occurred had the Merger occurred on January 1, 2018. In addition, the unaudited pro forma financial information is not indicative of, nor does it purport to project, the future operating results of the Company. Further, the unaudited financial information excludes acquisition and integration costs and does not give effect to any estimated and potential cost savings or other operating efficiencies, if any, that might result from the acquisition.

Acquisition of Assurant Mortgage Solutions Group

On August 1, 2018, Xome Holdings LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, acquired Assurant Mortgage Solutions Group for $35 in cash with additional consideration dependent on the achievement of certain future performance targets. The acquisition expands Xome's footprint and grows its third-party client portfolio across its valuation, title and field services businesses. Based on the preliminary valuations of the estimated net fair value of the assets acquired and preliminary purchase price allocation, the acquisition resulted in $23 of intangible assets and $3 of goodwill.



4. Mortgage Servicing Rights and Related Liabilities

The following table sets forth the carrying value of the Company's and Predecessor's MSRs and the related liabilities.
 Successor Predecessor
MSRs and Related LiabilitiesSeptember 30, 2018 December 31, 2017
Forward MSRs - fair value$3,485
 $2,937
Reverse MSRs - amortized cost15
 4
Mortgage servicing rights$3,500
 $2,941
    
Mortgage servicing liabilities - amortized cost$79
 $41
    
Excess spread financing - fair value$1,097
 $996
Mortgage servicing rights financing - fair value26
 10
MSR related liabilities - nonrecourse at fair value$1,123
 $1,006

Mortgage Servicing Rights
The Company owns and records at fair value the rights to service traditional residential mortgage ("forward") loans for others either as a result of purchase transactions or from the retained servicing associated with the sales and securitizations of loans originated. MSRs are comprised of servicing rights related to both agency and non-agency loans.

The following table sets forth the activities of forward MSRs.
 Successor  Predecessor
 For the Period August 1 - September 30, 2018  For the Period January 1 - July 31, 2018 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017
MSRs - Fair Value   
Fair value - beginning of period$3,413
  $2,937
 $3,160
Additions:      
Servicing retained from mortgage loans sold43
  162
 151
Purchases of servicing rights72
  144
 30
Dispositions:      
Sales of servicing assets(1)
(63)  4
 (24)
Changes in fair value:      
Changes in valuation inputs or assumptions used in the valuation model65
  330
 (113)
Other changes in fair value(45)  (164) (248)
Fair value - end of period$3,485
  $3,413
 $2,956

(1) Amount for the seven months ended July 31, 2018 is related to the sale of nonperforming loans, which have a negative MSR value.

From time to time, the Company sells its ownership interest in certain MSRs and is retained as the subservicer for the sold assets. The Company has evaluated the sale accounting requirements related to these transactions, including the Company's continued involvement as the subservicer, and concluded that these transactions qualify for sale accounting treatment.


MSRs measured at fair value are segregated between credit sensitive and interest sensitive pools. Credit sensitive pools are primarily impacted by borrower performance under specified repayment terms, which most directly impacts involuntary prepayments and delinquency rates. Interest sensitive pools are primarily impacted by changes in forecasted interest rates, which in turn impact voluntary prepayment speeds. The Company assesses whether acquired portfolios are more credit sensitive or interest sensitive in nature on the date of acquisition. Numerous factors are considered in making this assessment, including loan-to-value ratios, FICO scores, percentage of portfolio previously modified, portfolio seasoning and similar criteria. The determination between credit sensitive and interest sensitive for a pool is made at the date of acquisition, and no subsequent changes are made.

Credit sensitive portfolios generally consist of higher delinquency, single-family non-conforming residential forward mortgage loans serviced for agency and non-agency investors. Interest sensitive portfolios generally consist of lower delinquency, single-family conforming residential forward mortgage loans for agency investors.

The following table provides a breakdown of credit sensitive and interest sensitive unpaid principal balance ("UPB") for the Company's forward MSRs.
 Successor Predecessor
 September 30, 2018 December 31, 2017
MSRs - Sensitivity PoolsUPB Fair Value UPB Fair Value
Credit sensitive$144,697
 $1,652
 $167,605
 $1,572
Interest sensitive129,789
 1,833
 113,775
 1,365
Total$274,486
 $3,485
 $281,380
 $2,937

The Company used the following key weighted-average inputs and assumptions in estimating the fair valueCompany’s valuation of MSRs.
excess spread financing.
 Successor Predecessor
Credit SensitiveSeptember 30, 2018 December 31, 2017
Discount rate11.2% 11.4%
Total prepayment speeds11.2% 15.2%
Expected weighted-average life6.7 years
 5.7 years
    
Interest Sensitive   
Discount rate9.2% 9.2%
Total prepayment speeds8.9% 10.7%
Expected weighted-average life7.4 years
 6.7 years
 Successor
 June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
Excess Spread Financing   
Discount rate9.6% 10.4%
Prepayment speeds13.1% 11.0%
Recapture rate20.2% 18.6%
Average life5.7 years
 6.5 years

The following table shows the hypothetical effect on the Company’s excess spread financing fair value of the MSRs when applying certain unfavorable variations of key assumptions to these assetsliabilities for the dates indicated.
 Discount Rate Total Prepayment Speeds
MSRs - Hypothetical Sensitivities
100 bps
Adverse
Change
 
200 bps
Adverse
Change
 
10%
Adverse
Change
 
20%
Adverse
Change
Successor       
September 30, 2018       
Mortgage servicing rights$(138) $(266) $(117) $(227)
Predecessor       
December 31, 2017       
Mortgage servicing rights$(108) $(208) $(118) $(227)
 Successor
 Discount Rate Prepayment Speeds
Excess Spread Financing - Hypothetical Sensitivities
100 bps
Adverse
Change
 
200 bps
Adverse
Change
 
10%
Adverse
Change
 
20%
Adverse
Change
June 30, 2019       
Excess spread financing$53
 $111
 $58
 $121
        
December 31, 2018       
Excess spread financing$47
 $99
 $38
 $81

As the cash flow assumptions utilized in determining the fair value amounts in the excess spread financing are based on the related cash flow assumptions utilized in the financed MSRs, any fair value changes recognized in the financed MSRs attributable to a related cash flow assumption would inherently have an inverse impact on the carrying amount of the related excess spread financing. For example, while an increase in discount rates would negatively impact the value of the Company’s financed MSRs, it would reduce the carrying value of the associated excess spread financing liability.

These hypothetical sensitivities should be evaluated with care. The effect on fair value of a 10% adverse changevariation in assumptions generally cannot be determined because the relationship of the change in assumptions to the fair value may not be linear. Additionally, the impact of a variation in a particular assumption on the fair value is calculated while holding other assumptions constant. In reality, changes in one factor may lead to changes in other factors, which could impact the above hypothetical effects. Also, a positive change in the above assumptions would not necessarily correlate with the corresponding decrease in the net carrying amount of the excess spread financing.

Mortgage Servicing Rights Financing - Fair Value
From December 2013 through June 2014, the Predecessor entered into agreements to sell a contractually specified base servicing fee component of certain MSRs and servicing advances under specified terms to a joint venture capitalized by New Residential and certain unaffiliated third-party investors. The purpose of this transaction was to facilitate the financing of advances for private label mortgages. The Company continues to be the named servicer, and, for accounting purposes, ownership of the mortgage servicing rights continues to reside with the Company. Accordingly, the Company records the MSR and an MSR financing liability associated with this transaction in its consolidated balance sheets. The MSR financing liability reflects the incremental costs of this transaction relative to the market participant assumptions contained in the MSR valuation.

The following table sets forth the weighted average assumptions used in the valuation of the mortgage servicing rights financing liability.
 Successor
Mortgage Servicing Rights Financing AssumptionsJune 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
Advance financing rates3.7% 4.2%
Annual advance recovery rates19.3% 19.0%


Reverse Mortgage Servicing Rights - Revenues

The following table sets forth the items comprising revenues associated with servicing loan portfolios.
 Successor  Predecessor
Servicing RevenueThree Months Ended June 30, 2019 Six Months Ended June 30, 2019  Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 Six Months Ended June 30, 2018
Contractually specified servicing fees(1)
$307
 $588
  $245
 $495
Other service-related income(1)(2)
32
 82
  28
 56
Incentive and modification income(1)
10
 17
  18
 33
Late fees(1)
27
 52
  22
 46
Reverse servicing fees8
 17
  14
 33
Mark-to-market adjustments(3)
(231) (524)  19
 171
Counterparty revenue share(4)
(70) (118)  (50) (95)
Amortization, net of accretion(5)
(56) (79)  (48) (96)
Total servicing revenue$27
 $35
  $248
 $643

(1)
Amounts include subservicing related revenues.
(2)
Amount for the six months ended June 30, 2019 includes a gain of $21 from the execution of a clean-up call option on a reverse mortgage loan trust, as the Company was the master servicer and holder of clean-up call rights.
(3)
Mark-to-market (“MTM”) adjustments include fair value adjustments on MSR, excess spread financing and MSR financing liabilities. The amount of MSR MTM includes the impact of negative modeled cash flows which have been transferred to reserves on advances and other receivables. The negative modeled cash flows relate to advances and other receivables associated with inactive and liquidated loans that are no longer part of the MSR portfolio. The impact of negative modeled cash flows for the Company and Predecessor was $17 and $22 for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, and $28 and $34 for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively.
(4)
Counterparty revenue share represents the excess servicing fee that the Company pays to the counterparties under the excess spread financing arrangements and the payments made associated with MSRs financing arrangements.
(5)
Amortization for the Company is net of excess spread accretion of $59 and MSL accretion of $11 for the three months ended June 30, 2019. Amortization for the Predecessor is net excess spread accretion of $37 for the three months ended June 30, 2018. For the six months ended June 30, 2019, the amortization for the Company is net of excess spread accretion of $95 and MSL accretion of $29. Amortization of the Predecessor is net of excess spread of $67 for the six months ended June 30, 2018. The Predecessor recorded MSL accretion within reverse servicing fees, whereas the Successor has elected to record MSL accretion within Amortization, net of accretion.


4. Advances and Liabilities - Amortized CostOther Receivables, Net

Advances and other receivables, net consists of the following.
 Successor
 June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
Servicing advances, net of $156 and $205 discount, respectively$878
 $1,000
Receivables from agencies, investors and prior servicers, net of $48 and $48 discount, respectively220
 241
Reserves(98) (47)
Total advances and other receivables, net$1,000
 $1,194

The Company, servicesas loan servicer, is contractually responsible to advance funds on behalf of the borrower and subservices certain HECM reverseinvestor primarily for loan principal and interest, property taxes and hazard insurance and foreclosure costs. Advances are primarily recovered through reimbursement from the investor, proceeds from sale of loan collateral or mortgage insurance claims. Reserves for advances and other receivables on loans transferred out of the MSR portfolio are established within advances and other receivables.

The Company estimates and records an asset for estimated recoveries to be collected from prior servicers for their respective portion of the losses associated with an unpaid principal balance of $30,660the underlying loans that were not serviced in accordance with established guidelines.

Receivables from prior servicers totaled $96 and $35,112 as of September$94 for Company’s forward loan portfolio at June 30, 20182019 and December 31, 2017,2018, respectively. Mortgage servicing liabilities had an ending balance

The following table sets forth the activities of $79the reserves for advances and $41other receivables.
 Successor  Predecessor
Reserves for Advances and Other ReceivablesThree Months Ended June 30, 2019 Six Months Ended June 30, 2019  Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 Six Months Ended June 30, 2018
Balance - beginning of period$71
 47
  $277
 $284
Provision and other additions(1)
37
 67
  38
 60
Write-offs(10) (16)  (21) (50)
Balance - end of period$98
 $98
  $294
 $294

(1)
The Company and the Predecessor recorded a provision of $17 and $22 through the MTM adjustments in service related revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, and $28 and $34 for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, for inactive and liquidated loans that are no longer part of the MSR portfolio. Other additions represent reclassifications of required reserves provisioned within other balance sheet accounts as associated serviced loans become inactive or liquidate.
Purchase Discount for Advances and Other Receivables
In connection with the acquisition of Pacific Union in February 2019, the Company recorded the acquired advances and other receivables at estimated fair value as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively. For the two months ended September 30, 2018, the Company accreted $7acquisition date, which resulted in a purchase discount of $19. Refer to Note 2, Acquisitions for discussion of the MSL. For the seven months ended July 31, 2018, the Predecessor accreted $11 of the MSL and recorded other MSL adjustments of $56. For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, the Predecessor accreted $1 of the MSL and recorded an increase to the MSL of $6. Such accretion recorded by the Predecessor relates to previous portfolio acquisitions.

Reverse MSR had an ending balance of $15 and $4 as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively. For the two months ended September 30,Pacific Union acquisition. In 2018, the Company recorded less than $1the acquired advances and other receivables in connection with the Merger at estimated fair value as of amortization. For the sevenacquisition date, which resulted in a purchase discount of $302.

As of June 30, 2019, a total of $117 purchase discount has been utilized with $204 purchase discount remaining.

The following table sets forth the activities of the purchase discounts for advances and other receivables.
 Successor
 Three Months Ended June 30, 2019 Six Months Ended June 30, 2019
Purchase DiscountsServicing Advances Receivables from Agencies, Investors and Prior Servicers Servicing Advances Receivables from Agencies, Investors and Prior Servicers
Balance - beginning of period$169
 $48
 $205
 $48
Addition from acquisition
 
 19
 
Utilization of purchase discounts(13) 
 (68) 
Balance - end of period$156
 $48
 $156
 $48


5. Reverse Mortgage Interests, Net

Reverse mortgage interests, net consists of the following:
 Successor
Reverse Mortgage Interests, NetJune 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
Participating interests in HECM mortgage-backed securities (“HMBS”), net of $18 and $58 premium, respectively$4,952
 $5,664
Other interests securitized, net of $84 and $100 discount, respectively1,023
 1,064
Unsecuritized interests, net of $97 and $122 discount, respectively1,143
 1,219
Reserves(8) (13)
Total reverse mortgage interests, net$7,110
 $7,934


Participating Interests in HMBS
Participating interests in HMBS consist of the Company’s reverse mortgage interests in HECM loans which have been transferred to GNMA and subsequently securitized through the issuance of HMBS. The Company does not own these loans, but due to HMBS program buyout requirements, such interests are consolidated on the Company’s balance sheet. The Company does not originate reverse mortgages, but during the six months ended July 31,June 30, 2019 and 2018, a total of $149 and $174 in UPB associated with new draws on existing loans was transferred to GNMA and securitized by the Company and Predecessor, respectively.

In March 2019, the Company entered into an agreement with Fannie Mae for the transfer of reverse mortgage loans. As a result, $61 was transferred from Fannie Mae and securitized into GNMA HMBS during the six months ended June 30, 2019.

Other Interests Securitized
Other interests securitized consist of reverse mortgage interests that no longer meet HMBS program eligibility criteria primarily because they have reached 98% of their Max Claim Amount (“MCA”) established at origination in accordance with HMBS program guidelines, which require buyout of the respective HMBS trust. These reverse mortgage interests have subsequently been transferred to private securitization trusts and are accounted for as a secured borrowing. During the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Company securitized a total of $398 UPB through Trust 2019-1 and a total of $249 UPB from Trust 2017-2 was called and the related debt was extinguished. See Note 10, Indebtedness for additional information. The Company sold $20 UPB of Trust 2018-3 retained bonds during the six months ended June 30, 2019. During the six months ended June 30, 2018, the Predecessor recorded other MSR adjustmentssecuritized a total of $4. For$443 UPB through Trust 2018-1 and a total of $284 UPB from Trust 2016-2 and Trust 2016-3 were called and the ninerelated debt was extinguished. Refer to Other Nonrecourse Debt in Note 10, Indebtedness, for additional information.

Unsecuritized Interests
Unsecuritized interests in reverse mortgages consist of the following:
 Successor
 June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
Repurchased HECM loans (exceeds 98% MCA)$896
 $949
HECM related receivables281
 300
Funded borrower draws not yet securitized48
 76
REO-related receivables15
 16
Purchase discount(97) (122)
Total unsecuritized interests$1,143
 $1,219

Unsecuritized interests include repurchased HECM loans for which the Company is required to repurchase from the HMBS pool when the outstanding principal balance of the HECM loan is equal to or greater than 98% of the MCA established at origination in accordance with HMBS program guidelines. The Company and the Predecessor repurchased a total of $1,457 and $2,109 of HECM loans out of GNMA HMBS securitizations during the six months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2019 and 2018, respectively, of which $371 and $444 were subsequently assigned to a third party in accordance with applicable servicing agreements, respectively. To the Predecessor amortized $1extent a loan is not subject to applicable servicing agreements and assigned to a third party, the loan is either subject to assignment to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”), per contractual obligations with GNMA, liquidated via a payoff from the borrower or liquidated via a foreclosure according to the terms of the MSR.underlying mortgage.

The fair valueAs discussed above, the Company estimates and records an asset for probable recoveries from prior servicers for their respective portion of the losses associated with the underlying loans that were not serviced in accordance with established guidelines. Receivables from prior servicers totaled $13 and $18 for the Company’s reverse MSR was $15 and $29 as of Septemberloan portfolio at June 30, 20182019 and December 31, 2017,2018, respectively. The fair value of the MSL was $60 and $34 as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively. Management evaluates reverse MSRs and MSLs each reporting period for impairment. Based on management's assessment at September 30, 2018, no impairment or increased obligation was needed.

Excess Spread Financing - Fair Value
In order to finance the acquisition of certain MSRs on various Portfolios,MSR portfolios, the Company has entered into sale and assignment agreements with a third-party associated with funds and accounts under management of BlackRock Financial Management Inc. ("BlackRock"(“BlackRock”), a third-party associated with funds and accounts under management of Värde Partners, Inc. ("Varde"(“Varde”) and with certain affiliated entities formed and managed by New Residential Investment Corp. ("(“New Residential"Residential”). The Company sold to suchthese entities the right to receive a specified percentage of the excess cash flow generated from the Portfolios after receiptportfolios in excess of a fixed base servicing fee per loan. Servicing fees associated with traditional MSRs can be segregated into a contractually specified base servicing fee component and an excess servicing fee. The Company retains the base servicing fee, along with ancillary income is designed to coverand interest float earnings on principal and interest payments and escrows, and also incurs costs incurred to service the specified pool plus a reasonable profit margin. The remaining servicing fee is considered excess.pool. The Company retains allis the base servicing feelegal owner and ancillary revenues associated with servicing the Portfolios and retains a portion of the excess servicing fee. The Company continues to be the servicer of the Portfoliosportfolios and provides all servicing and advancing functions.

ContemporaneousIn connection with the above transactions, the Company entered into refinanced loan obligations with New Residential, BlackRock and Varde. ShouldVarde that require the Company refinance any loan in the Portfolios, subject to certain limitations, it will be required to transfer the new loan or a replacement loan of similar economic characteristics into the Portfolios.respective portfolio if the Company refinances any loan in the portfolio. The new or replacement loan will be governed by the same terms set forth in the sale and assignment agreement described above, which is the primary driver of the recapture rate assumption.above.


The range of keyCompany used the following weighted-average assumptions used in the Company'sCompany’s valuation of excess spread financing are as follows.financing.
Excess Spread FinancingPrepayment Speeds Average
Life (Years)
 Discount Rate Recapture Rate
Successor       
September 30, 2018       
Low5.9% 5.3 8.5% 7.6%
High15.0% 8.5 14.0% 26.7%
Weighted-average10.6% 6.7 10.6% 17.7%
Predecessor       
December 31, 2017       
Low6.2% 4.4 8.5% 7.2%
High21.2% 6.9 14.1% 30.0%
Weighted-average13.7% 5.9 10.8% 18.7%

 Successor
 June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
Excess Spread Financing   
Discount rate9.6% 10.4%
Prepayment speeds13.1% 11.0%
Recapture rate20.2% 18.6%
Average life5.7 years
 6.5 years

The following table shows the hypothetical effect on the Company’s excess spread financing fair value when applying certain unfavorable variations of key assumptions to these liabilities for the dates indicated.
 Discount Rate Prepayment Speeds
Excess Spread Financing - Hypothetical Sensitivities
100 bps
Adverse
Change
 
200 bps
Adverse
Change
 
10%
Adverse
Change
 
20%
Adverse
Change
Successor       
September 30, 2018       
Excess spread financing$44
 $92
 $33
 $68
Predecessor       
December 31, 2017       
Excess spread financing$37
 $78
 $34
 $71
 Successor
 Discount Rate Prepayment Speeds
Excess Spread Financing - Hypothetical Sensitivities
100 bps
Adverse
Change
 
200 bps
Adverse
Change
 
10%
Adverse
Change
 
20%
Adverse
Change
June 30, 2019       
Excess spread financing$53
 $111
 $58
 $121
        
December 31, 2018       
Excess spread financing$47
 $99
 $38
 $81

As the cash flow assumptions utilized in determining the fair value amounts in the excess spread financing are based on the related cash flow assumptions utilized in the financed MSRs, any fair value changes recognized in the financed MSRs attributable to a related cash flow assumption would inherently have an inverse impact on the carrying amount of the related excess spread financing. For example, while an increase in discount rates would negatively impact the value of the Company'sCompany’s financed MSRs, it would reduce the carrying value of the associated excess spread financing liability.

These hypothetical sensitivities should be evaluated with care. The effect on fair value of a 10% variation in assumptions generally cannot be determined because the relationship of the change in assumptions to the fair value may not be linear. Additionally, the impact of a variation in a particular assumption on the fair value is calculated while holding other assumptions constant. In reality, changes in one factor may lead to changes in other factors, which could impact the above hypothetical effects. Also, a positive change in the above assumptions would not necessarily correlate with the corresponding decrease in the net carrying amount of the excess spread financing.

Mortgage Servicing Rights Financing - Fair Value
From December 2013 through June 2014, the CompanyPredecessor entered into agreements to sell a contractually specified base servicing fee component of certain MSRs and servicing advances under specified terms to a joint venture capitalized by New Residential and certain unaffiliated third-party investors. The purpose of this transaction was to facilitate the financing of advances for private label mortgages. The Company continues to be the named servicer, and, for accounting purposes, ownership of the mortgage servicing rights continues to reside with the Company. Accordingly, the Company records the MSRsMSR and aan MSR financing liability associated with this transaction in its consolidated balance sheets. The MSR financing liability reflects the incremental costs of this transaction relative to the market participant assumptions contained in the MSR valuation.

The following table sets forth the weighted average assumptions used in the valuation of the mortgage servicing rights financing liability.
Successor PredecessorSuccessor
Mortgage Servicing Rights Financing AssumptionsSeptember 30, 2018 December 31, 2017June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
Advance financing rates4.9% 3.5%3.7% 4.2%
Annual advance recovery rates18.2% 23.2%19.3% 19.0%


Mortgage Servicing Rights - Revenues

The following table sets forth the items comprising revenues associated with servicing loan portfolios.
Successor  Predecessor
For the Period August 1 - September 30, 2018  For the Period July 1 - July 31, 2018 Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 For the Period January 1 - July 31, 2018 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017Successor  Predecessor
Servicing Revenue  Three Months Ended June 30, 2019 Six Months Ended June 30, 2019  Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 Six Months Ended June 30, 2018
Contractually specified servicing fees(1)
$163
  $79
 $251
 $574
 $759
$307
 $588
  $245
 $495
Other service-related income(1)(2)
18
  10
 40
 66
 126
32
 82
  28
 56
Incentive and modification income(1)
8
  4
 19
 37
 63
10
 17
  18
 33
Late fees(1)
14
  7
 22
 53
 67
27
 52
  22
 46
Reverse servicing fees13
  4
 16
 37
 43
8
 17
  14
 33
Mark-to-market adjustments(2)(3)
24
  25
 (44) 196
 (160)
Mark-to-market adjustments(3)
(231) (524)  19
 171
Counterparty revenue share(4)
(26)  (16) (53) (111) (174)(70) (118)  (50) (95)
Amortization, net of accretion(5)
(31)  (16) (60) (112) (187)(56) (79)  (48) (96)
Total servicing revenue$183
  $97
 $191
 $740
 $537
$27
 $35
  $248
 $643

(1) Amounts include subservicing related revenues.
(2) In the fourth quarter of 2017, the Predecessor reevaluated presentation of adjustments related to certain Ginnie Mae early buyout activities and reclassified $4 and $16 from other service-related income to mark-to-market adjustments for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively. Total servicing revenue was not affected by this reclassification adjustment.
(3) Mark-to-market ("MTM") adjustments include fair value adjustments on MSR, excess spread financing and MSR financing liabilities. The amount of MSR MTM reflected is net of cumulative incurred losses related to advances and other receivables associated with inactive and liquidated loans that are no longer part of the MSR portfolio, and these incurred losses have been transferred to reserves on advances and other receivables. These cumulative incurred losses for the Company totaled $13 for the two months ended September 30, 2018. These cumulative incurred losses for the Predecessor totaled $4 and $38 for the one and seven months ended July 31, 2018, respectively, and $15 and $53 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively.
(4) Counterparty revenue share represents the excess servicing fee that the Company pays to the counterparties under the excess spread financing arrangements and the payments made associated with MSRs financing arrangements.
(5) Amortization is net of excess spread accretion of $22 for the two months ended September 30, 2018, $11 and $78 for the one and seven months ended July 31, 2018, respectively, and $41 and $123 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively.
(1)
Amounts include subservicing related revenues.
(2)
Amount for the six months ended June 30, 2019 includes a gain of $21 from the execution of a clean-up call option on a reverse mortgage loan trust, as the Company was the master servicer and holder of clean-up call rights.
(3)
Mark-to-market (“MTM”) adjustments include fair value adjustments on MSR, excess spread financing and MSR financing liabilities. The amount of MSR MTM includes the impact of negative modeled cash flows which have been transferred to reserves on advances and other receivables. The negative modeled cash flows relate to advances and other receivables associated with inactive and liquidated loans that are no longer part of the MSR portfolio. The impact of negative modeled cash flows for the Company and Predecessor was $17 and $22 for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, and $28 and $34 for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively.
(4)
Counterparty revenue share represents the excess servicing fee that the Company pays to the counterparties under the excess spread financing arrangements and the payments made associated with MSRs financing arrangements.
(5)
Amortization for the Company is net of excess spread accretion of $59 and MSL accretion of $11 for the three months ended June 30, 2019. Amortization for the Predecessor is net excess spread accretion of $37 for the three months ended June 30, 2018. For the six months ended June 30, 2019, the amortization for the Company is net of excess spread accretion of $95 and MSL accretion of $29. Amortization of the Predecessor is net of excess spread of $67 for the six months ended June 30, 2018. The Predecessor recorded MSL accretion within reverse servicing fees, whereas the Successor has elected to record MSL accretion within Amortization, net of accretion.


5.4. Advances and Other Receivables, Net

Advances and other receivables, net consists of the following.
Successor PredecessorSuccessor
September 30, 2018 December 31, 2017June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
Servicing advances, net of $227 and $0 discount, respectively$889
 $1,599
Receivables from agencies, investors and prior servicers, net of $56 and $0 discount, respectively305
 391
Servicing advances, net of $156 and $205 discount, respectively$878
 $1,000
Receivables from agencies, investors and prior servicers, net of $48 and $48 discount, respectively220
 241
Reserves(20) (284)(98) (47)
Total advances and other receivables, net$1,174
 $1,706
$1,000
 $1,194

The Company, and Predecessor, as loan servicer, areis contractually responsible to advance funds on behalf of the borrower and investor primarily for loan principal and interest, property taxes and hazard insurance and foreclosure costs. Advances are primarily recovered through reimbursement from the investor, proceeds from sale of loan collateral or mortgage insurance claims. Reserves for advances and other receivables on loans transferred out of the MSR portfolio are established within advances and other receivables.

The Company estimates and Predecessor estimate and recordrecords an asset for estimated recoveries to be collected from prior servicers for their respective portion of the losses associated with the underlying loans that were not serviced in accordance with established guidelines.

Receivables from prior servicers totaled $84$96 and $134$94 for the Company and Predecessor'sCompany’s forward loan portfolio at SeptemberJune 30, 20182019 and December 31, 2017,2018, respectively.

The following table sets forth the activities of the reserves for advances and other receivables.
Successor  PredecessorSuccessor  Predecessor
Reserves for Advances and Other ReceivablesFor the Period August 1 - September 30, 2018  For the Period July 1 - July 31, 2018 Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 For the Period January 1 - July 31, 2018 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017Three Months Ended June 30, 2019 Six Months Ended June 30, 2019  Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 Six Months Ended June 30, 2018
Balance - beginning of period$
  $294
 $236
 $284
 $184
$71
 47
  $277
 $284
Provision and other additions(1)
20
  7
 30
 69
 106
37
 67
  38
 60
Write-offs
  (4) (13) (56) (37)(10) (16)  (21) (50)
Balance - end of period$20
  $297
 $253
 $297
 $253
$98
 $98
  $294
 $294

(1)
The Company and the Predecessor recorded a provision of $17 and $22 through the MTM adjustments in service related revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, and $28 and $34 for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, for inactive and liquidated loans that are no longer part of the MSR portfolio. Other additions represent reclassifications of required reserves provisioned within other balance sheet accounts as associated serviced loans become inactive or liquidate.
(1) The Company recorded a provision of $13 through the MTM adjustments in service related revenues for the two months ended September 30, 2018 for inactive and liquidated loans that are no longer part of the MSR portfolio. The Predecessor recorded a provision through the MTM adjustments in service related revenues of $4 and $38 for the one and seven months ended July 31, 2018, respectively, and $15 and $53 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively, for inactive and liquidated loans that are no longer part of the MSR portfolio. Other additions represent reclassifications of required reserves from other balance sheet accounts.

Purchase Discount for Advances and Other Receivables
In connection with the Merger,acquisition of Pacific Union in February 2019, the Company recorded the acquired advances and other receivables at estimated fair value as of the acquisition date, which resulted in a preliminarypurchase discount of $19. Refer to Note 2, Acquisitions for discussion of the Pacific Union acquisition. In 2018, the Company recorded the acquired advances and other receivables in connection with the Merger at estimated fair value as of the acquisition date, which resulted in a purchase discount of $302.

As of June 30, 2019, a total of $117 purchase discount has been utilized with $204 purchase discount remaining.

The following table sets forth the activities of the purchase discountdiscounts for advances and other receivables.

SuccessorSuccessor
For the Period August 1 - September 30, 2018Three Months Ended June 30, 2019 Six Months Ended June 30, 2019
Purchase DiscountsServicing Advances Receivables from Agencies, Investors and Prior ServicersServicing Advances Receivables from Agencies, Investors and Prior Servicers Servicing Advances Receivables from Agencies, Investors and Prior Servicers
Balance - beginning of period$246
 $56
$169
 $48
 $205
 $48
Accretion(19) 
Addition from acquisition
 
 19
 
Utilization of purchase discounts(13) 
 (68) 
Balance - end of period$227
 $56
$156
 $48
 $156
 $48


6.5. Reverse Mortgage Interests, Net

Reverse mortgage interests, net consists of the following.following:
Successor

 
Predecessor

Successor
Reverse Mortgage Interests, NetSeptember 30, 2018 December 31, 2017June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
Participating interests in HECM mortgage-backed securities, net of $55 and $0 premium, respectively$6,074
 $7,107
Other interests securitized, net of $117 and $0 discount, respectively1,003
 912
Unsecuritized interests, net of $151 and $89 discount, respectively1,810
 2,080
Participating interests in HECM mortgage-backed securities (“HMBS”), net of $18 and $58 premium, respectively$4,952
 $5,664
Other interests securitized, net of $84 and $100 discount, respectively1,023
 1,064
Unsecuritized interests, net of $97 and $122 discount, respectively1,143
 1,219
Reserves(1) (115)(8) (13)
Total reverse mortgage interests, net$8,886
 $9,984
$7,110
 $7,934


Participating Interests in HMBS
Participating interests in HMBS consist of the Company'sCompany’s reverse mortgage interests in HECM loans which have been transferred to GNMA and subsequently securitized through the issuance of HMBS. DuringThe Company does not own these loans, but due to HMBS program buyout requirements, such interests are consolidated on the twoCompany’s balance sheet. The Company does not originate reverse mortgages, but during the six months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2019 and 2018, a total of $44$149 and $174 in UPB associated with new draws on existing loans was transferred to GNMA and securitized by the Company. DuringCompany and Predecessor, respectively.

In March 2019, the sevenCompany entered into an agreement with Fannie Mae for the transfer of reverse mortgage loans. As a result, $61 was transferred from Fannie Mae and securitized into GNMA HMBS during the six months ended July 31, 2018 and nine months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017, a total of $198 and $416 in UPB were transferred to GNMA and securitized by the Predecessor, respectively.2019.

Other Interests Securitized
Other interests securitized consist of reverse mortgage interests that no longer meet HMBS program eligibility criteria andprimarily because they have been repurchased outreached 98% of HMBS.their Max Claim Amount (“MCA”) established at origination in accordance with HMBS program guidelines, which require buyout of the respective HMBS trust. These reverse mortgage interests have subsequently been transferred to private securitization trusts and are accounted for as a secured borrowing. No such securitizations occurred duringDuring the twosix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2018. During2019, the seven months ended July 31, 2018,Company securitized a total of $760$398 UPB was securitized through Trust 2018-12019-1 and a total of $249 UPB from Trust 2018-22017-2 was called and the related debt was extinguished. See Note 10, Indebtedness for additional information. The Company sold $20 UPB of Trust 2018-3 retained bonds during the six months ended June 30, 2019. During the six months ended June 30, 2018, the Predecessor securitized a total of $443 UPB through Trust 2018-1 and a total of $284 UPB from Trust 2016-2 and Trust 2016-3 were called and the related debt was extinguished. Refer to Other Nonrecourse Debt in Note 10, Indebtedness, for additional information.

Unsecuritized Interests
Unsecuritized interests in reverse mortgages consistsconsist of the following.following:
Successor PredecessorSuccessor
Unsecuritized InterestsSeptember 30, 2018 December 31, 2017
Repurchased HECM loans$1,512
 $1,751
June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
Repurchased HECM loans (exceeds 98% MCA)$896
 $949
HECM related receivables353
 311
281
 300
Funded borrower draws not yet securitized68
 82
48
 76
REO related receivables28
 25
REO-related receivables15
 16
Purchase discount(151) (89)(97) (122)
Total unsecuritized interests$1,810
 $2,080
$1,143
 $1,219

Unsecuritized interests include repurchased HECM loans for which the Company is required to repurchase from the HMBS pool when the outstanding principal balance of the HECM loan is equal to or greater than 98% of the maximum claim amountMCA established at origination in accordance with HMBS program guidelines. The Company and the Predecessor repurchased a total of $608$1,457 and $2,109 of HECM loans out of GNMA HMBS securitizations during the twosix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2018, of which $138 were subsequently assigned to a third party in accordance with applicable servicing agreements. The Predecessor repurchased a total of $2,4392019 and $3,270 of HECM loans out of GNMA HMBS securitizations during the seven months ended July 31, 2018, and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively, of which $512$371 and $802$444 were subsequently assigned to a third party in accordance with applicable servicing agreements, respectively. To the extent a loan is not subject to applicable servicing agreements and assigned to a third party, the loan is either subject to assignment to HUD,the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”), per contractual obligations with GNMA, liquidated via a payoff from the borrower or liquidated via a foreclosure according to the terms of the underlying mortgage.

TheAs discussed above, the Company also estimates and records an asset for probable recoveries from prior servicers for their respective portion of the losses associated with the underlying loans that were not serviced in accordance with established guidelines. Receivables from prior servicers totaled $25$13 and $22$18 for the Company and Predecessor'sCompany’s reverse loan portfolio at SeptemberJune 30, 20182019 and December 31, 2017,2018, respectively.

Purchase of Reverse Mortgage Servicing Rights and Interests
On December 1, 2016, the Predecessor executed an asset purchase agreement with a large financial institution and acquired servicing rights and reverse mortgage interests. As part of the asset purchase agreement, the Predecessor agreed to acquire remaining components of the reverse portfolio, primarily including servicing of whole HECM loans and REO advances upon receiving regulatory approval. In September 2017, the Predecessor executed a mortgage servicing rights purchase agreement and a subservicing agreement to acquire servicing rights and subservicing contracts on the remaining reverse portfolio. In March 2018, the Predecessor executed an asset purchase agreement to acquire reverse mortgage interests on the subservicing contracts acquired in September 2017 referenced above, acquiring $467 UPB of participating interests in HECM loans and $460 UPB of related HMBS obligations. The Predecessor performed a relative fair value allocation upon the March 2018 acquisition, resulting in the aforementioned assets and liabilities in addition to $2 of HECM related receivables and $7 of purchase discount within unsecuritized interests. In addition, the Predecessor paid net proceeds of $1 for the acquisition of these assets and assumption of related liabilities.


Reserves for Reverse Mortgage Interests
The Company records reserves related to reverse mortgage interests based on potential unrecoverable costs and loss exposures expected to be realized. Recoverability is determined based on the Company’s ability to meet U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD")HUD servicing guidelines and is viewed asassessed with respect to two different categories of expenses: financial and operational. Financial exposures are defined as the cost of doing business related to servicing the HECM product and include potential unrecoverable costs primarily based on HUD claim guidelines related to recoverable expenses and unfavorable changes in the appraised value of the loan collateral. Operational exposures are defined as unrecoverable debenture interest curtailments imposed for missed HUD-specified servicing timelines and non-claimable UPB that exceeds the MCA upon assignment of the loan collateral to HUD specified servicing timelines.(“MCA Exposure”). Reserves for reverse mortgage interests are related to both financial and operational exposures.


The activity of the reserves for reverse mortgage interests is set forth below.
Successor  Predecessor
For the Period August 1 - September 30, 2018  For the Period July 1 - July 31, 2018 Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 For the Period January 1 - July 31, 2018 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017Successor  Predecessor
Reserves for reverse mortgage interests  Three Months Ended June 30, 2019 Six Months Ended June 30, 2019  Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 Six Months Ended June 30, 2018
Balance - beginning of period$
  $117
 $149
 $115
 $131
$8
 $13
  $134
 $115
Provision, net1
  12
 22
 32
 44
Provision (release), net2
 2
  (6) 20
Write-offs
  
 (83) (18) (87)(2) (7)  (11) (18)
Balance - end of period$1
  $129
 $88
 $129
 $88
$8
 $8
  $117
 $117

Purchase Discount for Reverse Mortgage Interests
In connection with the Merger, the Company recorded the acquired reverse mortgage interests at estimated fair value as of the acquisition date, which resulted in a preliminary purchase premium of $58$42 for participating interests in HMBS, and a preliminary purchase discount of $278$298 for other interest securitizedOther Interest Securitized and unsecuritized interests. Unsecuritized Interests due to the higher exposure to financial and operational losses of servicing the loans through foreclosure and collateral liquidation.

The following table sets forth the activities of the purchase premiums and discounts for reverse mortgage interests.
SuccessorSuccessor
For the Period August 1 - September 30, 2018Three Months Ended June 30, 2019
Purchase premiums and discounts for reverse mortgage interestsPremium for Participating Interests in HMBS Discount for Other Interest Securitized Discount for Unsecuritized Interests
Net Premium for Participating Interests in HMBS(1)
 
Net Discount for Other Interest Securitized(1)
 
Net Discount for Unsecuritized Interests(1)
Balance - beginning of period$58
 $(117) $(161)$36
 $(112) $(95)
Additions
 
 
Accretion/(Amortization)(3) 
 10
Utilization of purchase discounts
 7
 5
(Amortization)/Accretion(23) 28
 (9)
Transfers(3)
5
 (7) 2
Balance - end of period$55
 $(117) $(151)$18
 $(84) $(97)

 Successor
 Six Months Ended June 30, 2019
Purchase premiums and discounts for reverse mortgage interests
Net Premium for Participating Interests in HMBS(1)
 
Net Discount for Other Interest Securitized(1)
 
Net Discount for Unsecuritized Interests(1)
Balance - beginning of period$58
 $(100) $(122)
Adjustments(2)
(16) (2) (6)
Utilization of purchase discounts
 13
 27
(Amortization)/Accretion(37) 13
 9
Transfers(3)
13
 (8) (5)
Balance - end of period$18
 $(84) $(97)

(1)
Net position as certain items are in a premium/(discount) position, based on the characteristics of underlying tranches of loans.
(2)
Adjustments to premium/(discount) due to revised cost to service assumption utilized in the valuation of reverse mortgage assets and liabilities acquired from the Merger. See Note 2, Acquisitions for additional information.
(3)
Transfer of premium/(discount) based on the transfer of associated loans between categories consistent with the underlying loan characteristics.


In connection with previous reverse mortgage portfolio acquisitions, the Predecessor recorded a purchase discount within unsecuritized interests.Unsecuritized Interests. The following table sets forth the activities of the purchase discounts for reverse mortgage interests.
PredecessorPredecessor
Purchase discounts for reverse mortgage interestsFor the Period July 1 - July 31, 2018 Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 For the Period January 1 - July 31, 2018 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 Six Months Ended June 30, 2018
Balance - beginning of period$(84) $(43) $(89) $(43)$(90) $(89)
Additions
 (75) (7) (75)
 (7)
Accretion2
 22
 14
 22
6
 12
Balance - end of period$(82) $(96) $(82) $(96)$(84) $(84)

Reverse Mortgage Interest Income
The Company accrues interest income for its participating interest in reverse mortgages based on the stated rates underlying HECM loans, andin accordance with FHA guidelines. Total interest earned on the Company'sCompany’s and the Predecessor’s reverse mortgage interests was $72$85 and $118 for the twothree months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2018. Total interest earned on the Predecessor's reverse mortgage interests was $382019 and $274 for the one and seven months ended July 31, 2018, respectively, and $137$167 and $370$237 for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2019 and 2018, respectively.


7.6. Mortgage Loans Held for Sale and Investment

Mortgage Loans Held for Sale
The Company maintains a strategy of originating and purchasing residential mortgage loan products primarily for the purpose of selling to GSEs or other third-party investors in the secondary market on a servicing-retained basis. The Company focuses on assistingpurchases closed loans through its correspondent channel and assists customers currently in the Company'sCompany’s servicing portfolio with refinancing of loans or new home purchases.purchases through its Direct to Consumer channel. Generally, all newly originated mortgage loans held for sale are securitized and transferred to GSEs or delivered to third-party purchasers shortly after origination on a servicing-retained basis.

Mortgage loans held for sale are recorded at fair value as set forth below.
Successor PredecessorSuccessor
September 30, 2018 December 31, 2017June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
Mortgage loans held for sale – UPB$1,639
 $1,837
$3,268
 $1,568
Mark-to-market adjustment(1)
42
 54
154
 63
Total mortgage loans held for sale$1,681
 $1,891
$3,422
 $1,631
(1) The mark-to-market adjustment is recorded in net gain on mortgage loans held for sale in the consolidated statements of operations.
(1)
The mark-to-market adjustment is recorded in net gain on mortgage loans held for sale in the consolidated statements of operations.

The Company accrues interest income as earned and places loans on non-accrual status after any portion of principal or interest has been delinquent for more than 90 days. Accrued interest is recorded as interest income in the consolidated statements of operations.

The total UPB of mortgage loans held for sale on non-accrual status was as follows:
Successor PredecessorSuccessor
September 30, 2018 December 31, 2017June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
Mortgage Loans Held for Sale - UPBUPB Fair Value UPB Fair ValueUPB Fair Value UPB Fair Value
Non-accrual(1)$46
 $43
 $66
 $64
$26
 $24
 $45
 $42

(1)
Non-accrual includes $21 and $40 of UPB related to Ginnie Mae repurchased loans as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.


From time to time, the Company exercises its right to repurchase individual delinquent loans in Ginnie Mae securitization pools to minimize interest spread losses, to re-pool into new Ginnie Mae securitizations or to otherwise sell to third-party investors. During the twosix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2018,2019, the Company repurchased $29$72 of delinquent Ginnie Mae loans and securitized or sold to third-party investors $32$117 of previously repurchased Ginnie Mae loans. During the sevensix months ended July 31,June 30, 2018, and the nine months ended September 30, 2017, the Predecessor repurchased $118 and $236$109 of delinquent Ginnie Mae loans respectively, and securitized or sold to third-party investors $154 and $253$135 of previously repurchased loans, respectively.loans.
 
As of SeptemberFor the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, $19 and 2017, $58 and $59$92 of the repurchased loans have re-performed and were held in accrual status, respectively, and remaining balances continue to be held under a nonaccrualnon-accrual status.

The total UPB of mortgage loans held for sale for which the Company and the Predecessor havehas begun formal foreclosure proceedings was $33$16 and $51$33 as of SeptemberJune 30, 20182019 and December 31, 2017,2018, respectively.

The following table details a roll forward of the change in the account balance of mortgage loans held for sale.
Successor  PredecessorSuccessor  Predecessor
Mortgage loans held for saleFor the Period August 1 - September 30, 2018  For the Period January 1 - July 31, 2018 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017Six Months Ended June 30, 2019  Six Months Ended June 30, 2018
Balance - beginning of period$1,514
  $1,891
 $1,788
$1,631
  $1,891
Mortgage loans originated and purchased, net of fees(1)3,459
  12,319
 13,988
16,257
  10,630
Loans sold(3,508)  (13,255) (15,107)(15,203)  (11,377)
Repurchase of loans out of Ginnie Mae securitizations223
  544
 943
715
  475
Transfer of mortgage loans held for sale to advances/accounts receivable, net related to claims(1)(2)
(2)  (7) (16)(7)  (6)
Net transfer of mortgage loans held for sale from REO in other assets(2)(3)
4
  14
 20
7
  12
Changes in fair value(8)  (1) 16
16
  1
Other purchase-related activities(3)(4)
(1)  9
 14
6
  9
Balance - end of period$1,681
  $1,514
 $1,646
$3,422
  $1,635

(1) Amounts are comprised of claims made on certain government insured mortgage loans upon completion of the REO sale.
(2) Net amounts are comprised of REO in the sales process, which are transferred to other assets, and certain government insured mortgage REO, which are transferred from other assets upon completion of the sale so that the claims process can begin.
(3) Amounts are comprised primarily of non-Ginnie Mae loan purchases and buyouts.
(1)
Mortgage loans originated and purchased during the six months ended June 30, 2019 includes $536 of loans held for sale that were acquired from Pacific Union. See Note 2, Acquisitions for further discussion.
(2)
Amounts are comprised of claims made on certain government insured mortgage loans upon completion of the REO sale.
(3)
Net amounts are comprised of REO in the sales process, which are transferred to other assets, and certain government insured mortgage REO, which are transferred from other assets upon completion of the sale so that the claims process can begin.
(4)
Amounts are comprised primarily of non-Ginnie Mae loan purchases and buyouts.

For the twosix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2019 and 2018, the Company received proceeds of $3,543 on the sale of mortgage loans held for sale, resulting in gains of $35. For the one month ended July 31, 2018,and the Predecessor received proceeds of $1,891 on the sale of mortgage loans held for sale, resulting in gains of $13. For the seven months ended July 31, 2018$15,422 and the nine months ended September 30, 2017, the Predecessor received proceeds of $13,382 and $15,470,$11,491, respectively, on the sale of mortgage loans held for sale, resulting in gains of $127$219 and $363,$114, respectively.

The Company has the right to repurchase any individual loan in a Ginnie Mae securitization pool if that loan meets certain criteria, including being delinquent greater than 90 days. The majority of Ginnie Mae repurchased loans are repurchased solelyin connection with loan modifications and loan resolution activity and with the intent to re-pool into new Ginnie Mae securitizations upon re-performance of the loan or to otherwise sell to third-party investors. Therefore, these loans are classified as held for sale. The amounts repurchased out of Ginnie Mae pools, as presented above, are primarily in connection with loan modifications and loan resolution activity as part of the Company's contractual obligations as the servicer of the loans.


Mortgage Loans Held for Investment
The following sets forth the composition of mortgage loans held for investment, net.investment.
SuccessorSuccessor
September 30, 2018June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
Mortgage loans held for investment, net – UPB$161
Mortgage loans held for investment – UPB$148
 $156
Fair value adjustments(39)(34) (37)
Total mortgage loans held for investment at fair value$122
$114
 $119

 Predecessor
 December 31, 2017
Mortgage loans held for investment, net – UPB$193
Transfer discount: 
Non-accretable(41)
Accretable(12)
Allowance for loan losses(1)
Total mortgage loans held for investment$139

The Predecessor recorded interest income on the transferred loans on a level-yield method. To maintain a level-yield on these transferred loans over the estimated extended life, the Predecessor reclassified to accretable yield discount approximately $1 of transfer discount designated as reserves for future loss for the seven months ended July 31, 2018 and nine months ended September 30, 2017. No provision for reserves was required for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, as the fair value of the underlying collateral exceeded the carrying value of the loans, net of the non-accretable discount.

The total UPB of mortgage loans held for investment on non-accrual status was as follows for the dates indicated.follows.
SuccessorSuccessor
September 30, 2018June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
Mortgage Loans Held for Investment - UPBUPB Fair ValueUPB Fair Value UPB Fair Value
Non-accrual$32
 $15
$21
 $10
 $27
 $13

The following table details a roll forward ofsets forth the change in the account balanceactivities of mortgage loans held for investment.
 Successor
Mortgage loans held for investment at fair valueFor the Period August 1 - September 30, 2018
Balance - beginning of period$125
Payments received from borrowers(2)
Losses incurred(1)
Changes in fair value(1)

Balance - end of period$122

(1) The changes in fair value during the two months ended September 30, 2018 is less than $1.
 Successor
Mortgage loans held for investment at fair valueSix Months Ended June 30, 2019
Balance - beginning of period$119
Payments received from borrowers(8)
Changes in fair value3
Balance - end of period$114

The total UPB of mortgage loans held for investment for which the Company and the Predecessor has begun formal foreclosure proceedings was $15$11 and $22$15 as of SeptemberJune 30, 20182019 and December 31, 2017,2018, respectively.


7. Leases

Operating leases in which the Company is the lessee are recorded as operating lease ROU assets and operating lease liabilities, included in other assets and payables and other liabilities, respectively, on its consolidated balance sheets as of June 30, 2019. The Company does not currently have any significant finance leases in which it is the lessee. Operating lease ROU assets represent the Company’s right to use an underlying asset during the lease term and operating lease liabilities represent the Company’s obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. ROU assets and operating lease liabilities are recognized at lease commencement based on the present value of the remaining lease payments using a discount rate that represents the Company’s incremental borrowing rate at the lease commencement date. ROU assets are further adjusted for lease incentives. Operating lease expense, which is comprised of amortization of the ROU asset and the implicit interest accreted on the operating lease liability, 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’s leases relate primarily to office space and equipment, with remaining lease terms of generally 1 to 9 years. Certain lease arrangements contain extension options, which typically range from 3 to 5 years, at the then fair market rental rates. As these extension options are not generally considered reasonably certain of exercise, they are not included in the lease term. 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 at the lease commencement date in determining the present value of the lease payments. As of June 30, 2019, operating lease ROU assets and liabilities were $139 and $148, respectively.

The table below summarizes the Company’s net lease cost:
 Successor
 Three Months Ended June 30, 2019 Six Months Ended June 30, 2019
Operating lease cost$11
 $19
Short-term lease cost(1)

 1
Sublease income(1) (1)
Net lease cost$10
 $19

(1) Amount for three months ended June 30, 2019 is less than $1.

The table below summarizes other information related to the Company’s operating leases:
 Successor
 Three Months Ended June 30, 2019 Six Months Ended June 30, 2019
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:   
Operating cash flows from operating leases$7
 $13
Leased assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities$28
 $155
Weighted average remaining lease term - operating leases, in years5.7
 6.1
Weighted average discount rate - operating leases5.0% 5.0%

Maturities of operating lease liabilities as of June 30, 2019 are as follows:
Year Ending December 31, Operating Leases
2019(1)
 $19
2020 40
2021 32
2022 23
2023 18
2024 and thereafter 19
Total minimum lease payments 151
Less: imputed interest 3
Total operating lease liabilities $148

(1)
Excluding the six months ended June 30, 2019.

Finance lease liability was $4 as of June 30, 2019, the majority of which matures within a year.


8. Other Assets

Other assets consist of the following.following:
 Successor Predecessor
 September 30, 2018 December 31, 2017
Loans subject to repurchase right from Ginnie Mae
$231
 $218
Accrued revenues
144
 148
Intangible assets
117
 19
Derivative financial instruments at fair value
72
 65
Prepaid expenses31
 27
REO, net
19
 23
Deposits
15
 19
Goodwill
3
 72
Receivables from affiliates, net

 6
Other167
 82
Total other assets$799
 $679
 Successor
 June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
Loans subject to repurchase from Ginnie Mae$723
 $266
Accrued revenues136
 145
Right-of-use assets139
 
Intangible assets105
 117
Goodwill120
 23
Other306
 244
Total other assets$1,529
 $795

Loans Subject to Repurchase Right from Ginnie Mae
Forward loans are sold to Ginnie Mae in conjunction with the issuance of mortgage backed securities. The Company, as the issuer of the mortgage backed securities, has the unilateral right to repurchase 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, it has effectively regained control over the loan and recognizes these rights to the loan on its consolidated balance sheets and establishes a corresponding repurchase liability regardless of the Company’s intention to repurchase the loan. The amount as of June 30, 2019 includes $485 attributable to Pacific Union.

Derivative financial instruments at fair value
See Note 9, Derivative Financial Instrument, for further details.

Intangible assets
As discussed in Note 3, Acquisitions, in connection with the acquisitions of Nationstar and Assurant in 2018, the Company recorded intangible assets of $103 and $23, respectively.

Goodwill
As discussed in Note 3, Acquisitions, in connection with the acquisition of Assurant in 2018, the Company recorded goodwill of $3.

Accrued Revenues
Accrued revenues are primarily comprised of service fees earned but not received based upon the terms of the Company'sCompany’s servicing and subservicing agreements.

REO, NetRight of Use Assets
REO, net includes $9Right of use assets are recognized for operating leases as a result of adoption of ASC 842. See Note 7, Leases for additional information.

Goodwill and $15Intangible Assets
The table below presents changes in the carrying amount of REO-related receivables with government insurance at Septembergoodwill for the six months ended June 30, 2019.
  Successor
  Six Months Ended June 30, 2019
Balance - beginning of period $23
Additions from acquisitions(1)
 42
Measurement period adjustment related to Merger(2)
 55
Balance - end of period $120

(1)
As discussed in Note 2, Acquisitions, the Company recorded goodwill of $40 in connection with the acquisition of Pacific Union. In addition, on February 28, 2019, the Company completed the acquisition of the Seterus mortgage servicing platform and assumed certain assets related thereto from IBM (“Seterus acquisition”). In connection with the Seterus acquisition, the Company recorded $2 in goodwill.
(2)
The Company recorded a total measurement period adjustment of $55 to goodwill in 2019 related to the acquisition of Nationstar. See further discussion in Note 2, Acquisitions.

In 2018, and December 31, 2017, respectively, limiting loss exposure to the Company recorded goodwill of $10 and $13 in connection with the Predecessor.acquisitions of Nationstar and Assurant Mortgage Solutions, respectively. See further discussion in Note 2, Acquisitions.

In 2019, the Company recorded intangible assets of $13 in connection with the acquisition of Pacific Union. In 2018, the Company recorded intangible assets of $103 and $24 in connection with the acquisitions of Nationstar and Assurant Mortgage Solutions, respectively. See further discussion in Note 2, Acquisitions.

Other
Other primarily includes derivative financial instruments, prepaid expenses, deposits, real estate owned (REO), tax receivables and non-advance related accounts receivable due from investors. See Note 9, Derivative Financial Instruments, for further details on derivative financial instruments.

REO includes $12 and $10 of REO-related receivables with government insurance at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively, limiting loss exposure to the Company.


9. Derivative Financial InstrumentInstruments

Derivative instruments utilized by the Company primarily include IRLCs, LPCs,interest rate lock commitments (“IRLCs”), loan purchase commitments (“LPCs”), forward MBS trades,Mortgage Backed Securities (“MBS”) purchase commitments, Eurodollar and Treasury futures and interest rate swap agreements.


Associated with the Company and Predecessor'sCompany’s derivatives are $3$25 and $1$12 in collateral deposits on derivative instruments recorded in other assets on the Company and Predecessor'sCompany’s consolidated balance sheets as of SeptemberJune 30, 20182019 and December 31, 2017,2018, respectively. The Company and the Predecessor dodoes not offset fair value amounts recognized for derivative instruments with amounts collected and/or deposited on derivative instruments in itsthe consolidated balance sheets.


The following table provides the outstanding notional balances, fair values of outstanding positions and recorded gains/(losses).
  Successor Predecessor Successor
  September 30, 2018 For the Period August 1 - September 30, 2018 For the Period January 1 - July 31, 2018 June 30, 2019 Six Months Ended June 30, 2019
Expiration
Dates
 
Outstanding
Notional
 
Fair
Value
 Recorded (Losses)/Gains
Expiration
Dates
 
Outstanding
Notional
 
Fair
Value
 Recorded Gains/(Losses)
Assets              
Mortgage loans held for sale              
Loan sale commitments2018 $428
 $6.9
 (3.7) 10.5
2019 $1,659
 $47.0
 $21.1
Derivative financial instruments              
IRLCs2018 1,765
 57.8
 (1.8) 0.4
2019 3,649
 110.2
 50.5
Forward sales of MBS2018 3,040
 12.2
 9.0
 0.9
2019 762
 1.1
 (0.7)
LPCs2018 228
 1.7
 0.5
 0.3
2019 1,327
 16.5
 14.8
Treasury futures(1)
2018 65
 
 
 (1.8)
Eurodollar futures(1)
2018-2021 20
 
 
 
2019-2021 8
 
 
Liabilities              
Derivative financial instruments              
IRLCs(1)
2018 3
 
 
 
2019 4
 
 
Forward sales of MBS2018 413
 0.5
 (1.4) (1.0)2019 4,932
 30.3
 6.4
LPCs2018 320
 1.5
 0.9
 0.1
2019 212
 1.3
 0.8
Treasury futures2018 53
 0.1
 0.1
 (1.3)
Eurodollar futures(1)
2020-2021 6
 
 
 
2019-2021 12
 
 

  Predecessor Predecessor
  September 30, 2017 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 June 30, 2018 Six Months Ended June 30, 2018
Expiration
Dates
 Outstanding
Notional
 Fair
Value
 Recorded Gains/(Losses)Expiration
Dates
 Outstanding
Notional
 Fair
Value
 Recorded Gains/(Losses)
Assets            
Mortgage loans held for sale            
Loan sale commitments(1)
2017��$1
 $0.1
 $
2018 $368
 $7.2
 $7.1
Derivative financial instruments            
IRLCs2017 2,531
 68.7
 (23.5)2018 1,778
 60.2
 0.9
Forward sales of MBS2017 2,524
 4.7
 (34.5)2018 568
 0.4
 (2.0)
LPCs2017 132
 1.0
 (0.9)2018 271
 1.7
 0.8
Treasury futures2017 255
 2.0
 2.0
2018 35
 0.1
 (1.8)
Eurodollar futures(1)
2017-2021 11
 
 
2018-2021 22
 
 
Interest rate swaps(1)
2017 
 
 (0.1)
Liabilities            
Derivative financial instruments            
IRLCs(1)
2017 7
 
 1.1
2018 1
 
 
Forward sales of MBS2017 1,137
 3.2
 6.8
2018 2,710
 8.0
 5.2
LPCs2017 335
 1.2
 0.3
2018 185
 0.7
 0.1
Treasury futures2017 479
 2.0
 (2.0)
Treasury futures(1)
2018 63
 
 (1.4)
Eurodollar futures(1)
2017-2021 45
 
 
2020-2021 6
 
 
Interest rate swaps(1)
2017 
 
 0.1

(1)
Fair values or recorded gains/(losses) of derivative instruments are less than $0.1 for the specified dates.
(1) Fair values or recorded gains/(losses) of derivative instruments are less than $0.1 for the specified dates.


10. Indebtedness

Notes Payable
          Successor Predecessor
          September 30, 2018 December 31, 2017
Advance Facilities Interest Rate Maturity Date Collateral Capacity Amount Outstanding Collateral Pledged Outstanding Collateral pledged
Nationstar agency advance receivables trust LIBOR+1.9% to 2.6% November 2019 Servicing advance receivables $575
 $232
 $271
 $416
 $492
Nationstar mortgage advance receivable trust LIBOR+1.5% to 6.5% August 2021 Servicing advance receivables 325
 264
 333
 230
 287
Nationstar agency advance financing facility LIBOR+1.9% to 7.4% January 2019 Servicing advance receivables 150
 67
 78
 102
 117
MBS servicer advance facility (2014) CPRATE+3.0% January 2019 Servicing advance receivables 125
 33
 145
 44
 140
MBS advance financing facility LIBOR + 2.5% March 2019 Servicing advance receivables 
 
 
 63
 64
Advance facilities principal amount     596
 $827
 855
 $1,100
Unamortized debt issuance costs     
   
  
Advance facilities, net   $596


 $855
 
 
          Successor Predecessor
          September 30, 2018 December 31, 2017
Warehouse Facilities Interest Rate Maturity Date Collateral Capacity Amount Outstanding Collateral Pledged Outstanding Collateral pledged
$1,200 warehouse facility LIBOR+1.9% to 3.8% November 2018 Mortgage loans or MBS $1,200
 $664
 $730
 $889
 $960
$1,000 warehouse facility LIBOR+1.6% to 2.5% September 2019 Mortgage loans or MBS 1,000
 220
 225
 299
 308
$950 warehouse facility LIBOR+2.0% to 3.5% November 2018 Mortgage loans or MBS 950
 661
 735
 721
 785
$600 warehouse facility LIBOR+2.5% February 2019 Mortgage loans or MBS 600
 263
 285
 333
 347
$500 warehouse facility LIBOR+1.5% to 2.8% August 2019 Mortgage loans or MBS 500
 160
 164
 233
 239
$500 warehouse facility LIBOR+1.8% to 2.8% November 2018 Mortgage loans or MBS 500
 291
 320
 305
 337
$500 warehouse facility LIBOR+2.0% to 3.5% April 2019 Mortgage loans or MBS 500
 218
 233
 246
 272
$300 warehouse facility LIBOR+2.3% January 2019 Mortgage loans or MBS 300
 89
 111
 116
 141
$250 Warehouse Facility LIBOR+2.0% to 2.3% September 2020 Mortgage loans or MBS 250
 177
 182
 
 
$200 warehouse facility LIBOR+1.6% April 2019 Mortgage loans or MBS 200
 43
 44
 80
 81
$200 warehouse facility LIBOR+4.0% June 2020 Mortgage loans or MBS 200
 100
 198
 50
 50
$150 warehouse facility LIBOR+4.3% December 2018 Mortgage loans or MBS 150
 
 98
 
 
$50 warehouse facility LIBOR+4.5% August 2020 Mortgage loans or MBS 50
 
 44
 10
 10
$40 warehouse facility LIBOR+3.0% November 2018 Mortgage loans or MBS 40
 2
 3
 4
 6
Warehouse facilities principal amount     2,888
 $3,372
 3,286
 $3,536
Unamortized debt issuance costs     
   (1)  
Warehouse facilities, net   $2,888
 
 $3,285
 
 
Pledged Collateral:              
Mortgage loans, net       $1,595
 $1,481
 $1,852
 $1,680
Reverse mortgage interests, net       1,193
 1,342
 1,434
 1,575
MSR and other collateral       100
 549
 
 281
          Successor
          June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
Advance Facilities Interest Rate Maturity Date Collateral Capacity Amount Outstanding Collateral Pledged Outstanding Collateral pledged
Nationstar mortgage advance receivable trust LIBOR + 1.5% to 6.5% August 2021 Servicing advance receivables $325
 $229
 $290
 $209
 $284
Nationstar agency advance receivable trust LIBOR + 1.5% to 2.6% December 2020 Servicing advance receivables 250
 162
 194
 218
 255
MBS servicer advance facility (2014) LIBOR + 2.5% December 2019 Servicing advance receivables 200
 90
 131
 90
 149
Nationstar agency advance financing facility LIBOR + 1.5% to 7.4% July 2020 Servicing advance receivables 125
 87
 99
 78
 89
Advance facilities principal amount     568
 $714
 595
 $777
Unamortized debt issuance costs     (1)   
  
Advance facilities, net   $567


 $595
 


          Successor
          June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
Warehouse Facilities Interest Rate Maturity Date Collateral Capacity Amount Outstanding Collateral pledged Outstanding Collateral pledged
$1,200 warehouse facility LIBOR + 1.7% to 3.5% November 2019 Mortgage loans or MBS $1,200
 $715
 $762
 $560
 $622
$1,000 warehouse facility LIBOR + 1.6% to 2.5% September 2019 Mortgage loans or MBS 1,000
 629
 646
 137
 140
$750 warehouse facility LIBOR + 1.4% to 2.8% August 30, 2019 Mortgage loans or MBS 750
 416
 424
 119
 122
$800 warehouse facility(1)
 LIBOR + 1.5% to 2.9% April 2020 Mortgage loans or MBS 800
 531
 576
 464
 514
$600 warehouse facility LIBOR + 2.3% February 2020 Mortgage loans or MBS 600
 226
 258
 151
 168
$500 warehouse facility LIBOR + 1.5% to 3.0% April 2020 Mortgage loans or MBS 500
 382
 395
 187
 200
$500 warehouse facility LIBOR + 1.5% to 2.8% November 2019 Mortgage loans or MBS 500
 377
 410
 220
 248
$500 warehouse facility LIBOR + 2.0% to 2.3% September 2020 Mortgage loans or MBS 500
 49
 51
 290
 299
$200 warehouse facility LIBOR + 1.0% June 2020 Mortgage loans or MBS 200
 194
 187
 
 
$200 warehouse facility LIBOR + 1.5% December 2019 Mortgage loans or MBS 200
 107
 103
 
 
$200 warehouse facility LIBOR + 1.5% October 2019 Mortgage loans or MBS 200
 104
 103
 
 
$200 warehouse facility LIBOR + 2.0% January 2020 Mortgage loans or MBS 200
 88
 116
 103
 132
$200 warehouse facility LIBOR + 1.2% April 2021 Mortgage loans or MBS 200
 32
 33
 18
 19
$50 warehouse facility LIBOR + 2.7% to 7.5% April 2020 Mortgage loans or MBS 50
 5
 7
 
 
$40 warehouse facility LIBOR + 3.0% November 2019 Mortgage loans or MBS 40
 1
 2
 1
 2
Warehouse facilities principal amount 3,856
 4,073
 2,250
 2,466
MSR Facility                
$400 warehouse facility LIBOR + 3.5% to 6.1% June 2021 MSR 400
 150
 786
 100
 928
$400 warehouse facility LIBOR + 2.3% December 2020 MSR 400
 25
 215
 
 226
$150 warehouse facility(1)
 LIBOR + 2.8% April 2020 MSR 150
 
 121
 
 430
$50 warehouse facility LIBOR + 2.8% August 2020 MSR 50
 15
 92
 
 102
          190
 1,214
 100
 1,686
Warehouse facilities principal amount 4,046
 $5,287
 2,350
 $4,152
               
Unamortized debt issuance costs       (1)   (1)  
Warehouse facilities, net $4,045
   $2,349
  
                 
Pledged Collateral:              
Mortgage loans and mortgage loans held for investment       $3,204
 $3,319
 $1,528
 $1,628
Reverse mortgage interests       652
 754
 722
 838
MSR       190
 1,214
 100
 1,686

(1)
Total capacity amount for this facility is $800 of which $150 is a sublimit for MSR financing.

Unsecured Senior Notes

Unsecured senior notes consist of the following.following:
 Successor Predecessor
 September 30, 2018 December 31, 2017
$950 face value, 8.125% interest rate payable semi-annually, due July 2023(1)
$950  $ 
$750 face value, 9.125% interest rate payable semi-annually, due July 2026(1)
750   
$600 face value, 6.500% interest rate payable semi-annually, due July 2021(2)
592  595 
$300 face value, 6.500% interest rate payable semi-annually, due June 2022(2)
206  206 
$475 face value, 6.500% interest rate payable semi-annually, due August 2018(3)
  364 
$400 face value, 7.875% interest rate payable semi-annually, due October 2020(4)
  397 
$375 face value, 9.625% interest rate payable semi-annually, due May 2019(4)
  323 
Unsecured senior notes principal amount2,498  1,885 
Unamortized debt issuance costs, net of premium, and discount(41) (11)
Unsecured senior notes, net$2,457  $1,874 

(1) On July 13, 2018, Merger Sub issued $950 aggregate principal amount of the 8.125% Notes due 2023 and $750 aggregate principal amount of the 9.125% Notes due 2026. The proceeds from the New Notes were used, together with the proceeds from the issuance of WMIH’s common stock and WMIH’s cash and restricted cash on hand, to consummate the Merger with Nationstar and the refinancing of certain Nationstar’s existing debt and to pay related fees and expenses. At the consummation of the acquisition, Merger Sub merged with and into Nationstar with Nationstar assuming the obligations under the New Notes.
(2) In June 2018, the Predecessor entered into a supplemental indenture to, among other things, modify the definition of “Change of Control” to provide that the Merger will not constitute a change of control which would otherwise trigger redemption obligations.
(3) The note of the Predecessor was paid off in August 2018.
(4) The notes of the Predecessor were redeemed in August 2018.
 Successor
 June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
$950 face value, 8.125% interest rate payable semi-annually, due July 2023$950
 $950
$750 face value, 9.125% interest rate payable semi-annually, due July 2026750
 750
$600 face value, 6.500% interest rate payable semi-annually, due July 2021592
 592
$300 face value, 6.500% interest rate payable semi-annually, due June 2022206
 206
Unsecured senior notes principal amount2,498
 2,498
Unamortized debt issuance costs, net of premium, and discount(36) (39)
Unsecured senior notes, net$2,462
 $2,459

The ratios included in the indentures for the unsecured senior notes contain variousare incurrence-based compared to the customary ratio covenants and restrictions that are often found in credit agreements that require a company to maintain a certain ratio. The incurrence-based covenants limit the issuer(s) and restricted subsidiaries ability to incur additional indebtedness, pay dividends, make certain investments, create liens, consolidate, merge or sell substantially all of their assets or enter into certain transactions with affiliates. The indentures contain certain events of default, including (subject, in some cases, to customary cure periods and materiality thresholds) defaults based on (i) the failure to make payments under the applicable indenture when due, (ii) breach of covenants, (iii) cross-defaults to certain other indebtedness, (iv) certain bankruptcy or insolvency events, (v) material judgments and (vi) invalidity of material guarantees.

The indentures for the unsecured senior notes provide that the Company may redeem all or a portion of the notes prior to certain fixed dates by paying a make-whole premium plus accrued and unpaid interest, to the redemption dates. In addition, the Company may redeem all or a portion of the unsecured senior notes at any time on or after certain fixed dates at the applicable redemption prices set forth in the indentures plus accrued and unpaid interest, to the redemption dates. DuringNo notes were repurchased during the twothree and six months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2018, the Company redeemed $659 in principal of outstanding notes. Additionally, the Company repaid $364 in principal of outstanding notes which matured during the two months ended September 30, 2018.2019. The CompanyPredecessor repurchased $26,$44 and $60 and $120 in principal of outstanding notes during the three and six months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017, seven months ended July 31, 2018 and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively, resulting in a loss of $1 and $2, and $3, respectively. No notes were repurchased during the two months ended September 30, 2018 and one month ended July 31, 2018.

Additionally, the indentures provide that on or before certain fixed dates, the Company may redeem (x) in the case of the New Notes, up to 40%, or (y) in the case of the other series of unsecured senior notes, up to 35% of the aggregate principal amount of the unsecured senior notes with the net proceeds of certain equity offerings at fixed redemption prices, plus accrued and unpaid interest, to the redemption dates, subject to compliance with certain conditions.
The ratios included in the indentures for the unsecured senior notes are incurrence-based compared to the customary ratio covenants that are often found in credit agreements that require a company to maintain a certain ratio.

As of SeptemberJune 30, 2018,2019, the expected maturities of the Company'sCompany’s unsecured senior notes based on contractual maturities are as follows.follows:
Year Ending December 31, Amount Amount
2018 $
2019 
 $
2020 
 
2021 592
 592
2022 206
 206
2023 950
Thereafter 1,700
 750
Total $2,498
 $2,498

Other Nonrecourse Debt

Other nonrecourse debt consists of the following.following:
   Successor Predecessor   Successor
   September 30, 2018 December 31, 2017   June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
Issue Date Maturity Date Class of Note Securitized Amount Outstanding OutstandingIssue Date Maturity Date Class of Note Securitized Amount Outstanding Outstanding
Participating interest financing(1)
   $
 $6,021
 $7,111
   $
 $4,861
 $5,607
Securitization of nonperforming HECM loans            
Trust 2016-2June 2016 June 2026 A, M1, M2 
 
 94
Trust 2016-3August 2016 August 2026 A, M1, M2 
 
 138
Trust 2017-1May 2017 May 2027 A, M1, M2 193
 151
 213
Trust 2017-2September 2017 September 2027 A, M1, M2 308
 258
 365
Trust 2017-2(2)
September 2017 September 2027 A, M1, M2 
 
 231
Trust 2018-1March 2018 March 2028 A, M1, M2, M3, M4, M5 348
 329
 
March 2018 March 2028 A, M1, M2, M3, M4, M5 252
 224
 284
Trust 2018-2August 2018 August 2028 A, M1, M2, M3, M4, M5 298
 292
 
August 2018 August 2028 A, M1, M2, M3, M4, M5 198
 182
 250
Nonrecourse debt - legacy assetsNovember 2009 October 2039 A 112
 32
 42
Trust 2018-3November 2018 November 2028 A, M1, M2, M3, M4, M5 284
 272
 326
Trust 2019-1June 2019 June 2029 A, M1, M2, M3, M4, M5 398
 398
 
Nonrecourse Debt -
Legacy
November 2009 October 2039 A 97
 22
 29
Other nonrecourse debt principal amount   7,083
 7,963
   5,959
 6,727
Unamortized debt issuance costs, net of premium, and issuance discount(2)
   82
 51
Unamortized debt issuance costs, premium, and issuance discount   26
 68
Other nonrecourse debt, net   $7,165
 $8,014
   $5,985
 $6,795

(1) Amounts represent the Company's participating interest in GNMA HMBS securitized portfolios.
(2) The Predecessor amount includes a premium of $62 as of December 31, 2017.
(1)
Amounts represent the Company’s participating interest in GNMA HMBS securitized portfolios.
(2)
As discussed in Note 5, Reverse Mortgage Interests, Net, Trust 2017-2 was extinguished.

Participating Interest Financing
Participating interest financing represents the obligation of HMBS pools to third-party security holders. The Predecessor and Company issueissues HMBS in connection with the securitization of borrower draws and accruedaccrues interest on HECM loans. Proceeds are received in exchange for securitized advances on the HECM loan amounts transferred to GNMA, and the Company retains a beneficial interest (referred to as a "participating interest"“participating interest”) in the securitization trust in which the HECM loans and HMBS obligations are held and assume both issuer and servicer responsibilities in accordance with GNMA HMBS program guidelines. Monthly cash flows generated from the HECM loans are used to service the HMBS obligations. The interest rate is based on the underlying HMBS rate with a range of 2.4%2.7% to 7.0%6.0%.

Securitizations of Nonperforming HECM Loans
From time to time, the Company securitizes its interests in non-performing reverse mortgages. The transactions provide investors with the ability to invest in a pool of both non-performing HECM loans secured by one-to-four-family residential properties and a pool of REO properties acquired through foreclosure of a deed in lieu of foreclosure in connection with HECM loans that are covered by FHA insurance. The transactions provide the Company with access to liquidity for the non-performing HECM loan portfolio, ongoing servicing fees, and potential residual returns. The transactions are structured as secured borrowings with the reverse mortgage loans included in the consolidated financial statements as reverse mortgage interests and the related financing included in other nonrecourse debt. Interest is accrued at a rate of 2.0%2.7% to 6.5%6.0% on the outstanding securitized notes and recorded as interest expense in consolidated statements of operations. The HECM securitizations are callable with expected weighted average lives of less than one to threefour years. The Company may re-securitize the previously called loans from earlier HECM securitizations to achieve a lower cost of funds.


Nonrecourse Debt – Legacy Assets
During November 2009, the CompanyPredecessor completed the securitization of approximately $222 of Asset-Backed Securities ("ABS"(“ABS”), which was accounted for as a secured borrowing. This structure resulted in the Predecessor and subsequently the Company carrying the securitized mortgage loans in its consolidated balance sheets and recognizing the asset-backed certificates acquired by third parties. The principal and interest on these notes are paid using the cash flows from the underlying mortgage loans, which serve as collateral for the debt. The interest rate paid on the outstanding securities is 7.5%, which is subject to an available funds cap. The total outstanding principal balance on the underlying mortgage loans serving as collateral for the debt was approximately $165$151 and $181$160 at SeptemberJune 30, 20182019 and December 31, 2017,2018, respectively. The UPB on the outstanding loans was $32$22 and $42$29 at SeptemberJune 30, 20182019 and December 31, 2017,2018, respectively, and the carrying value of the nonrecourse debt was $32$22 and $37,$29, respectively.

Financial Covenants
The Company and the Predecessor’s borrowing arrangements andCompany’s credit facilities contain various financial covenants which primarily relate to required tangible net worth amounts, liquidity reserves, leverage requirements, and profitability requirements.  The Predecessor performed an evaluation of its mortgage servicing liabilities and recorded a change in estimate forrequirements, which are measured at the month ended July 31, 2018. As a result of this charge, the Predecessor was unable to meet the profitability requirement in one of its outstanding warehouse facilities.Company’s operating subsidiary, Nationstar Mortgage LLC. The Company asked for, and amended the agreement from this financial institution on this profitability requirement for the period ended September 30, 2018. As a result of this amendment, the Company iswas in compliance with its required financial covenants.

covenants as of June 30, 2019. The most restrictive tangible net worth covenant required the Company is required to maintain a minimum tangible net worth of at least $682 as of each quarter-end related to its outstanding Master Repurchase Agreements on its outstanding repurchase facilities. As of September 30, 2018, the Company is in compliance with these minimum tangible net worth requirements.$682.



11. Payables and AccruedOther Liabilities

Payables and accruedother liabilities consist of the following.

following:
 Successor Predecessor
 September 30, 2018 December 31, 2017
Payables to servicing and subservicing investors$530
 $516
Loans subject to repurchase from Ginnie Mae231
 218
Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities165
 99
Payables to GSEs and securitized trusts95
 92
Accrued bonus and payroll89
 82
Accrued legal expenses65
 25
Payable to insurance carriers and insurance cancellation reserves61
 61
Accrued interest61
 62
MSR purchases payable including advances21
 10
Repurchase reserves9
 9
Taxes8
 36
Lease obligations5
 24
Derivative financial instruments at fair value2
 5
Total payables and accrued liabilities$1,342
 $1,239
 Successor
 June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
Loans subject to repurchase from Ginnie Mae$723
 $266
Payables to servicing and subservicing investors625
 494
Operating lease liabilities148
 
Payables to GSEs and securitized trusts42
 105
MSR purchases payable including advances24
 182
Other liabilities554
 496
Total payables and other liabilities$2,116
 $1,543

Loans Subject to Repurchase from Ginnie Mae
See Note 8, Other Assets, for a description of assets and liabilities related to loans subject to repurchase from Ginnie Mae. The amount as of June 30, 2019 includes $485 attributable to Pacific Union.

Payables to Servicing and Subservicing Investors and Payables to GSEs and Securitized Trusts
Payables to servicing and subservicing investors, GSEs and securitized trusts represent amounts due to investors, GSEs and securitized trusts in connection with loans serviced that are paid from collections of the underlying loans, insurance proceeds or proceeds from property disposal.

Loans Subject to Repurchase from Ginnie MaeOperating Lease Liabilities
Operating lease liabilities are recognized as a result of adoption of ASC 842 as of January 1, 2019. See Note 8, Other Assets7, Leases, for a description of assets and liabilities related to loans subject to repurchase from Ginnie Mae.additional information.

DerivativeMSR Purchases Payable Including Advances
MSR purchases payable including advances represent the amounts owed to the seller in connection with the purchase of MSRs.

Other Liabilities
Other liabilities primarily include accrued bonus and payroll, accrued interest, accrued legal expenses, payable to insurance carriers and insurance cancellation reserves, derivative financial instruments, at fair value
See Note 9, Derivative Financial Instrument, for further details.

Accounts Payables and Other Accrued Liabilities
Accounts payablesrepurchase reserves, accounts payable and other accrued liabilities are primarily comprised of liabilities related to various vendor and servicing activities.

Payables to Insurance Carriers and Insurance Cancellation Reserves
liabilities. Payables to insurance carriers and insurance cancellation reserves consist of insurance premiums received from borrower payments awaiting disbursement to the insurance carrier and/or amounts due to third-party investors on liquidated loans. See Note 9, Derivative Financial Instruments, for further details on derivative financial instruments.


Repurchase Reserves
The activity of the repurchase reserves is set forth below.
Successor  PredecessorSuccessor  Predecessor
Repurchase ReservesFor the Period August 1 - September 30, 2018  For the Period July 1 - July 31, 2018 Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 For the Period January 1 - July 31, 2018 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017Three Months Ended June 30, 2019 Six Months Ended June 30, 2019  Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 Six Months Ended June 30, 2018
Balance - beginning of period$9
  $9
 $14
 $9
 $18
$16
 $8
  $9
 $9
Provisions(1)1
  
 2
 3
 5
8
 16
  2
 3
Releases(1)  
 
 (3) (6)(1) (1)  (2) (3)
Charge-offs
  
 (1) 
 (2)
Balance - end of period$9
  $9
 $15
 $9
 $15
$23
 $23
  $9
 $9

(1)
Provision for the six months ended June 30, 2019 is primarily due to repurchase reserve liabilities assumed in connection with the acquisition of Pacific Union. See Note 2, Acquisitions for additional information.

The provision for repurchases represents an estimate of losses to be incurred on the repurchase of loans or indemnification of purchaser'spurchaser’s losses related to forward loans. Certain sale contracts and GSE standards require the Predecessor and subsequently the Company to repurchase a loan or indemnify the purchaser or insurer for losses if a borrower fails to make initial loan payments or if the accompanying mortgage loan fails to meet certain customary representations and warranties such as the manner of origination, the nature and extent ofwith respect to underwriting standards.

In the event of a breach of the representations and warranties, the Predecessor and subsequently the Company may be required to either repurchase the loan or indemnify the purchaser for losses it sustains on the loan. In addition, an investor may request that the Predecessor and subsequently the Company refund a portion of the premium paid on the sale of mortgage loans if a loan is prepaid within a certain amount of time from the date of sale. The Predecessor and the Company recordsrecord a reserve for estimated losses associated with loan repurchases, purchaser indemnification and premium refunds. The provision for repurchase losses is charged against net gain on mortgage loans held for sale. A release of repurchase reserves is recorded when the Company'sPredecessor and Company’s assessment reveals that previously recorded reserves are no longer needed.

A selling representation and warranty framework was introduced by the GSEs in 2013 and enhanced in 2014 that helps address concerns of loan sellers with respect to loan repurchase risk. Under the framework, a GSE will not exercise its remedies, including the issuance of repurchase requests, for breaches of certain selling representations and warranties if a mortgage meets certain eligibility requirements. For loans sold to GSEs on or after January 1, 2013, repurchase risk for Home Affordable Refinance Program ("HARP"(“HARP”) loans is lowered if the borrower stays current on the loan for 12 months and representation and warranty risks are limited for non-HARP loans that stay current for 36 months.

The Company regularly evaluates the adequacy of repurchase reserves based on trends in repurchase and indemnification requests, actual loss experience, settlement negotiation, estimated future loss exposure and other relevant factors including economic conditions. Current loss rates have significantly declined attributable to stronger underwriting standards and due to the falloff of loans underwritten prior to mortgage loan crisis period prior to 2008. The Company believes its reserve balance as of SeptemberJune 30, 20182019 is sufficient to cover loss exposure associated with repurchase contingencies.


12. Securitizations and Financings

Variable Interest Entities (VIE)
In the normal course of business, the Company enters into various types of on- and off-balance sheet transactions with SPEsspecial purpose entities (“SPEs”) determined to be VIEs, which primarily consist of securitization trusts established for a limited purpose. Generally, these SPEs are formed for the purpose of securitization transactions in which the Company transfers assets to an SPE, which then issues to investors various forms of debt obligations supported by those assets.

The Company has determined that the SPEs created in connection with the (i) Nationstar Home Equity Loan Trust 2009-A, (ii) Nationstar Mortgage Advance Receivables Trust (NMART), (iii) Nationstar Agency Advance Financing Trust (NAAFT) and (iv) Nationstar Advance Agency Receivables Trust (NAART) should be consolidated as the Company is the primary beneficiary of each of these entities. Also, the Company consolidated four reverse mortgage SPEs as it is the primary beneficiary of each of these entities. These SPEs include the Nationstar HECM Loan Trusts.


A summary of the assets and liabilities of the Company'sCompany’s transactions with VIEs included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements is presented below for the dates indicated.below.
Successor PredecessorSuccessor
September 30, 2018 December 31, 2017June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
Transfers
Accounted for as
Secured
Borrowings
 Reverse Secured Borrowings Transfers
Accounted for as
Secured
Borrowings
 Reverse Secured BorrowingsTransfers
Accounted for as
Secured
Borrowings
 Reverse Secured Borrowings Transfers
Accounted for as
Secured
Borrowings
 Reverse Secured Borrowings
Assets              
Restricted cash$111
 $52
 $106
 $26
$59
 $40
 $70
 $63
Reverse mortgage interests, net
 7,140
 
 7,981

 5,975
 
 6,728
Advances and other receivables, net682
 
 896
 
583
 
 628
 
Mortgage loans held for investment, net121
 
 138
 
113
 
 118
 
Other assets
 
 2
 

 9
 
 
Total assets$914
 $7,192
 $1,142
 $8,007
$755
 $6,024
 $816
 $6,791
              
Liabilities              
Advance facilities(1)
$563
 $
 $749
 $
$478
 $
 $505
 $
Payables and accrued liabilities1
 1
 2
 1
Payables and other liabilities1
 
 1
 1
Participating interest financing(2)

 6,021
 
 7,111

 4,861
 
 5,607
HECM Securitizations (HMBS)              
Trust 2016-2
 
 
 94
Trust 2016-3
 
 
 138
Trust 2017-1
 151
 
 213
Trust 2017-2
 258
 
 365

 
 
 231
Trust 2018-1
 329
 
 

 224
 
 284
Trust 2018-2
 292
 
 

 182
 
 250
Trust 2018-3
 272
 
 326
Trust 2019-1
 398
 
 
Nonrecourse debt–legacy assets32
 
 42
 
22
 
 29
 
Total liabilities$596
 $7,052
 $793
 $7,922
$501
 $5,937
 $535
 $6,699

(1) Advance facilities include the Nationstar agency advance financing facility and notes payable recorded by the Nationstar Mortgage Advance Receivable Trust, and the Nationstar Agency Advance Receivables Trust. Refer to Notes Payable in Note 10, Indebtedness, for additional information.
(2) Participating interest financing excludes premiums.
(1)
Advance facilities include the Nationstar agency advance financing facility and notes payable recorded by the Nationstar Mortgage Advance Receivable Trust, and the Nationstar Agency Advance Receivables Trust. Refer to Notes Payable in Note 10, Indebtedness, for additional information.

The following table shows a summary of the outstanding collateral and certificate balances for securitization trusts for which the Company was the transferor, including any retained beneficial interests and MSRs, that were not consolidated by the Company for the dates indicated.Company.
Successor PredecessorSuccessor
September 30, 2018 December 31, 2017June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
Total collateral balances$1,940
 $2,291
$1,752
 $1,873
Total certificate balances$1,884
 $2,129
$1,697
 $1,817

The Company has not retained any variable interests in the unconsolidated securitization trusts that were outstanding as of SeptemberJune 30, 20182019 and December 31, 20172018 and therefore does not have a significant maximum exposure to loss related to these unconsolidated VIEs.


A summary of mortgage loans transferred by the Company to unconsolidated securitization trusts that are 60 days or more past due are presented below.
Successor PredecessorSuccessor
Principal Amount of Loans 60 Days or More Past DueSeptember 30, 2018 December 31, 2017June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
Unconsolidated securitization trusts$317
 $448
$242
 $285



13. Stockholders' Equity

Upon the consummation of the Merger, the Company assumed and adopted the Nationstar Mortgage Holdings Inc. Second Amended and Restated 2012 Incentive Compensation Plan (“2012 Plan”)., as may be amended, that offers equity-based awards to certain key employees of the Company, consultants, and non-employee directors. Additionally, on May 16, 2019, the Company’s stockholders approved the Mr. Cooper Group Inc. 2019 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “2019 Plan”) which had previously been approved by the Company’s Board of Directors.

The equity-based awards under the 2012 Plan and the 2019 Plan include restricted stock units (“RSUs”) granted to employees of the Company, consultants, and non-employee directors. These awards are valued at the fair market value of the Company’s or the Predecessor’s common stock on the grant date as defined in the 2012 Plan and the 2019 Plan. During the sevensix months ended July 31,June 30, 2019 and 2018, certain key employees of the Company, consultants, and non-employee directors of the Company and the Predecessor were granted 3,2972,449 thousand restrictedand 1,071 thousand RSUs, respectively, under the 2012 Plan and the 2019 Plan. The stock units ("RSUs"). During the two months ended September 30, 2018, certainawards for employees of the Company were granted 73 thousand RSUs. The RSUs generally vest in installments of 33.3%, 33.3% and 33.4% respectively on each of the first three anniversaries of the awards, provided that (i) the participant remains continuously employed with the Company during that time or (ii) the participant'sparticipant’s employment has terminated by reason of retirement. The stock awards for non-employee directors generally vest the earlier of (a) the first anniversary of the grant date or (b) the date of the next annual stockholders meeting following the grant date. In addition, upon death disability or generally a change in control of the Company,disability, the unvested shares of an award will vest. The value of the RSUs is measured based on the market value of common stock of the Company or its Predecessor on the grant date.

The Company and the Predecessor recorded $2$5 and $4 of expenses related to share-basedequity-based awards during the twothree months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2018. The Predecessor recorded2019 and 2018, respectively, and $9 and $17 of expenses related to share-based awards during$8 for the one and sevensix months ended July 31,June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, including $7 expenses recognized due to a one-time accelerated vesting of equity awards in connection with the Merger. In addition, the Predecessor recorded $4 and $13 during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively.


14. Earnings Per Share

The Company computes earnings per share using the two-class method, which is an earnings allocation formula that determines earnings per share for common stock and any participating securities according to dividends declared (whether paid or unpaid) and participation rights in undistributed earnings. The Series A Preferred Stock is considered participating securities because it has dividend rights determined on an as-converted basis in the event of Company'sCompany’s declaration of a dividend or distribution for common shares.

On October 10, 2018, the Company completed its previously-announced 1-for-12 reverse stock split. The Successor period presented has been retrospectively revised to reflect this change.


The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net (loss) income per common share (amounts in millions, except per share amounts).
Successor  PredecessorSuccessor  Predecessor
For the Period August 1 - September 30, 2018  For the Period July 1 - July 31, 2018 Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 For the Period January 1 - July 31, 2018 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017Three Months Ended June 30, 2019 Six Months Ended June 30, 2019  Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 Six Months Ended June 30, 2018
Net income (loss) attributable to Successor/Predecessor$1,020
  $(64) $7
 $154
 $(11)
Net (loss) income attributable to Successor/Predecessor$(87) $(273)  $58
 $218
Less: Undistributed earnings attributable to participating stockholders9
  
 
 
 

 
  
 
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders$1,011
  $(64) $7
 $154
 $(11)
Net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders$(87) $(273)  $58
 $218
                  
Net income (loss) per common share attributable to Successor/Predecessor:          
Net (loss) income per common share attributable to Successor/Predecessor:        
Basic$11.13
  $(0.65) $0.07
 $1.57
 $(0.11)$(0.96) $(3.00)  $0.59
 $2.22
Diluted$10.99
  $(0.65) $0.07
 $1.55
 $(0.11)$(0.96) $(3.00)  $0.59
 $2.20
                  
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding (in thousands):                  
Basic90,808
  98,164
 97,706
 98,046
 97,685
91,054
 90,978
  98,203
 98,037
Dilutive effect of stock awards345
  
 988
 1,091
 

 
  927
 1,086
Dilutive effect of participating securities839
  
 
 
 

 
  
 
Diluted91,992
  98,164
 98,694
 99,137
 97,685
91,054
 90,978
  99,130
 99,123



15. Income Taxes

The components of income tax expense (benefit) on continuing operationsexpense were as follows:
Successor  PredecessorSuccessor  Predecessor
For the Period August 1 - September 30, 2018  For the Period July 1 - July 31, 2018 Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 For the Period January 1 - July 31, 2018 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017Three Months Ended June 30, 2019 Six Months Ended June 30, 2019  Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 Six Months Ended June 30, 2018
(Loss) income before income tax (benefit) expense$(117) $(350)  $79
 $285
        
Income tax (benefit) expense$(979)  $(19) $5
 $48
 $(4)$(29) $(76)  $21
 $67
                  
Effective tax rate(2,377.1)%  23.1% 37.1% 23.8% 29.1%24.6% 21.7%  26.5% 23.6%

InFor the predecessor period,three and six months ended June 30, 2019, the effective tax rate differed from the statutory federal rate of 21% primarily due to state tax provision, adjustments in connection with the remediation of the Company’s uncertain tax position and various permanent differences, including nondeductible transaction costs in connection with the Merger.

For the two months ended September 30, 2018, the effective tax rate differed from the statutory federal rate of 21% primarily due to the reversal of the valuation allowance associated with the net operating loss ("NOL") carryforwards of WMIH, permanent differences including executive compensation disallowed under Internal Revenue Code Section 162(m) and nondeductible meals and entertainment expenses.


Prior to the Merger, WMIH had a full valuation allowance established against its federal net operating losses due to cumulative losses in previous years. On the contrary, the Predecessor determined that it would be able to fully realize its federal and state net operating losses, with the exception of a portion of its NOLs that would more-likely-than-not expire unused due to limitations of Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”) Section 382. Other deferred tax assets and liabilities for WMIH and the Predecessor are not significant to the valuation allowance analysis. As a result of the Merger, the Successor re-evaluated its valuation allowance.

In the assessment of whether a valuation allowance was required against WMIH’s NOLs subsequent to the Merger, the Successor considered the four sources of taxable income, as follows, under ASC 740-10-30-18:

1.Taxable income in prior carryback year(s) if carryback is permitted under the tax law;
2.Future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences;
3.Tax-planning strategies; and
4.Future taxable income exclusive of reversing temporary differences and carryforwards.

The Successor noted that the NOL carryback period in source 1 of taxable income is no longer available to offset taxable income in prior years as modified as part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (the “Tax Reform Act”). Also, the Successor did not identify any tax planning strategies available that would support realization of the WMIH NOL deferred tax asset under ASC 740. Thus, in determining the appropriate deferred tax asset valuation allowance subsequent to the Merger, the Successor relied upon (1) reversals of existing deferred tax liabilities and (2) future taxable income excluding reversing differences, with the latter item accounting for most of the change.

In estimating future taxable income from the fourth source listed above, the Successor considered all available evidence and applied judgment in determining the effect of positive and negative evidence based on its ability to objectively verify it. In that regard, the Successor further noted that under ASC 740-10-30-21, “Forming a conclusion that a valuation allowance is not needed is difficult when there is negative evidence such as cumulative losses in recent years. Other examples of negative evidence include, but are not limited to, the following:

1.A history of operating loss or tax credit carryforwards expiring unused
2.Losses expected in early future years (by a presently profitable entity)
3.Unsettled circumstances that, if unfavorably resolved, would adversely affect future operations and profit levels on a continuing basis in future years
4.A carryback, carryforward period that is so brief it would limit realization of tax benefits if a significant deductible temporary difference is expected to reverse in a single year or the entity operates in a traditionally cyclical business.”

The Successor noted none of the negative items listed above from the perspective of the post-transaction operations. The Predecessor, which accounts for almost all of the post-merger operations, has been profitable over the last several years and expects to grow in profitability in the future. Accordingly, it was deemed appropriate and reasonable to conclude under ASC 740 that a significant portion of the WMIH NOL deferred tax asset, previously subject to a full valuation allowance, would be realizable at a more-likely-than-not (“MLTN”) level subsequent to the Merger.
While WMIH experienced a history of cumulative losses in previous years, the Predecessor has demonstrated a history of strong sustainable pre-tax income and taxable income in previous years. The Successor believes that WMIH and the Predecessor as a combined company will generate enough future pre-tax income to utilize a significant portion of WMIH’s NOL carryforwards.
In determining the amount of the valuation allowance to release, the Successor considered (1) internal forecasts of the Successor’s future pre-tax income exclusive of reversing temporary differences and carryforwards, (2) the nature and timing of future reversals of existing deferred tax assets and liabilities, (3) future originating temporary and permanent differences, and (4) NOL carryforward expiration dates. For purposes of the analysis, the Successor concluded that it should start with using an average of WMIH and the Predecessor’s combined historical pre-tax income to project future taxable income adjusted for non-recurring expenses. The Successor also removed any existing intangible amortization expense and interest expense from the 3-year historical average and incorporated post-Merger costs expected to be incurred, including additional interest expense from new debt assumed and additional amortization expense resulting from the intangibles recorded as part of purchase price accounting. For purposes of analyzing the realization of the deferred tax assets in accordance with ASC 740, the Company assumed a steady state of operations that would generate cash flows and liquidity sufficient to maintain current operations and pay down corporate debt resulting in a reduction in interest expense in future periods. The Successor considered other factors in its determination of future taxable income that was demonstrated by historical performance.


As a result of the above considerations and analysis, the Successor released $990 of the valuation allowance related to WMIH's net operating loss carryforwards and other deferred tax assets. In assessing the appropriateness of the federal valuation allowance as of the Merger date, the Successor considered the significant cumulative earnings in recent years of WMIH and the Predecessorexpenses, as well as consistent historical taxable income of both companies’ federal combined operations. Additionally,other recurring items such as the Successor considered its ability to utilize net operating loss carryforwards to offset future taxable income generated by its combined operations. The Successor does not expect anystate tax loss limitations under IRC §382 that would impact its utilization of WMIH’s pre-Merger federal NOL carryforwards in the future. The Successor projects that it will have sufficient combined pre-tax earnings to realize $990 of the deferred tax asset related to net operating loss carryforwards within the expiration period.benefit.

For the three and six months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2018 in the Predecessor period, the effective tax rate differed slightly from the statutory federal rate of 35%21% primarily due to permanent differences including executive compensation disallowed under Internal Revenue Code Section 162(m), favorable discrete adjustments in connection with the remediation of the Company’s uncertain tax position, and other recurring items,adjustments, such as state tax benefitexpense offset by excess tax deficiency related to restricted share-based compensation recognized within income rather than shareholder’s equity under Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-09.

Impact of Tax Reform
On December 22, 2017, the U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Reform Act”) was enacted which significantly revised the U.S. corporate income tax regime by lowering the U.S. corporate tax rate from 35% to 21%, imposing a one-time transition tax on deemed repatriated earnings of foreign subsidiaries, creating new taxes on certain foreign sourced earnings, as well as other changes. In the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company recorded a net tax benefit in connection with the Tax Reform Act and related matters primarily due to the remeasurement of deferred tax balances. During the two months ended September 30, 2018, no adjustments were made to the amounts recorded in the year ended 2017 related to the Tax Reform Act, including the remeasurement of existing deferred tax balances, the transition tax, uncertain tax positions, valuation allowance, and reassessment of permanently reinvested earnings, among others. The Company has not recorded any adjustments related to the new Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income (“GILTI”) tax and has not adopted an accounting policy regarding whether to record deferred tax on GILTI. However, the Company has included an estimate of the 2018 current GILTI impact on the tax provision for the period ended September 30, 2018. The Company will continue to refine its calculations as additional analysis is completed. These estimates may be adjusted as the Company continues to gain further clarification and guidance regarding tax accounting methods, state tax conformity to federal tax changes, impact of GILTI provisions, among others.compensation.


16. Fair Value Measurements

Fair value is a market-based measurement, not an entity-specific measurement, and should be determined based on the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. As a basis for considering market participant assumptions in fair value measurements, a three-tiered fair value hierarchy has been established based on the level of observable inputs used in the measurement of fair value (e.g., Level 1 representing quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in an active market; Level 2 representing values using observable inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1; and Level 3 representing estimated values based on significant unobservable inputs).

The following describes the methods and assumptions used by the Company in estimating fair values:

Cash and Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash (Level 1) – The carrying amount reported in the consolidated balance sheets approximates fair value.

Mortgage Loans Held for Sale (Level 2) – The Company originates mortgage loans in the U.S. that it intends to sell into Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and Ginnie Mae (collectively, the "Agencies"“Agencies”) MBS. Additionally, the Company holds mortgage loans that it intends to sell into the secondary markets via whole loan sales or securitizations. The Company measures newly originated prime residential mortgage loans held for sale at fair value.

Mortgage loans held for sale are typically pooled together and sold into certain exit markets, depending upon underlying attributes of the loan, such as agency eligibility, product type, interest rate and credit quality. Mortgage loans held for sale are valued on a recurring basis using a market approach by utilizing either: (i) the fair value of securities backed by similar mortgage loans, adjusted for certain factors to approximate the fair value of a whole mortgage loan, including the value attributable to mortgage servicing and credit risk, (ii) current commitments to purchase loans or (iii) recent observable market trades for similar loans, adjusted for credit risk and other individual loan characteristics. As these prices are derived from market observable inputs, the Company classifies these valuations as Level 2 in the fair value disclosures.

The Company may acquire mortgage loans held for sale from various securitization trusts for which it acts as servicer through the exercise of various clean-up call options as permitted through the respective pooling and servicing agreements. The Company has elected to account for these loans at the lower of cost or market. The Company classifies these valuations as Level 2 in the fair value disclosures.


The Company may also purchase loans out of a Ginnie Mae securitization pool if that loan meets certain criteria, including being delinquent greater than 90 days. The Company has elected to carry these loans at fair value. See Note 7,6, Mortgage Loans Held for Sale and Investment, for more information.

Mortgage Loans Held for Investment (Level 3) – Mortgage loans held for investment primarily consist of nonconforming or subprime mortgage loans that were transferred in 2009 from mortgage loans held for sale at fair value and which thevalue. The Company intends to hold these loans to their maturities. The Company determines the fair value of loans held for investment, on a recurring basis, based on various underlying attributes such as market participants'participants’ views, loan delinquency, recent observable loan pricing and sales for similar loans, individual loan characteristics and internal market evaluation. These internal market evaluations require the use of judgment by the Company and can have a significant impact on the determination of the loan’s fair value. As these fair values are derived from internally developed valuation models, using observable inputs, the Company classifies these valuations as Level 3 in the fair value disclosures. See Note 7,6, Mortgage Loans Held for Sale and Investment, for more information.

Mortgage Servicing Rights – Fair Value (Level 3) – The Company estimates the fair value of its forward MSRs on a recurring basis using a process that combines the use of a discounted cash flow model and analysis of current market data to arrive at an estimate of fair value. The cash flow assumptions and prepayment assumptions used in the model are based on various factors, with the key assumptions being mortgage prepayment speeds, discount rates, ancillary revenues, earnings on escrows and costs to service. These assumptions are generated and applied based on collateral stratifications including product type, remittance type, geography, delinquency and coupon dispersion. These assumptions require the use of judgment by the Company and can have a significant impact on the fair value of the MSRs. Quarterly, management obtains third-party valuations to assess the reasonableness of the fair value calculations provided by the internal cash flow model. Because of the nature of the valuation inputs, the Company classifies these valuations as Level 3 in the fair value disclosures. See Note 4,3, Mortgage Servicing Rights and Related Liabilities, for more information.

Advances and Other Receivables, Net (Level 3) - Advances and other receivables, net are valued at their net realizable value after taking into consideration the reserves. Advances have no stated maturity. Their net realizable value approximates fair value as the net present value based on discounted cash flow is not materially different from the net realizable value.

Reverse Mortgage Interests, Net (Level 3) – The Company’s reverse mortgage interests are primarily comprised of HECM loans that are insured by FHA and guaranteed by Ginnie Mae upon securitization. FairQuarterly, the Company estimates fair value using discounted cash flows, obtained from a third-party and supplemented with historical loss experience on the similar assets, with the discount rate approximate that of similar financial instruments, as observed from recent trades within the HMBS. Key assumptions within the model are based on market participant benchmarks and include discount rates, cost to service, weighted average life of the portfolio, and estimated participating income. Discounted cash flows are applied based on collateral stratifications and include loan rate type, loan status (active vs. inactive), and securitization. Prices are also influenced from both internal models and other observable inputs. The Predecessor determined fair value for active reverse mortgage loans is estimated based on pricing of the recent securitizations with similar attributes and characteristics, such as collateral values and prepayment speeds and adjusted as necessary for differences. The recentrelated timing of these transactions allowsallowed the pricing to consider the current interest rate risk exposures. The Successor determined fair value of inactive reverse mortgagefor all loans isbased on the applicable tranches established during the Merger valuation. Tranches are segregated based upon a discounted par valueon participation percentages, original loan status as of the Merger date, and interest rate types, and loan derivedstatus (active vs inactive). Prices are also influenced from the Company’sboth internal models and other observable inputs, including applicable forward interest rate curves. Additionally, historical loss factors experience on foreclosed loans.are considered within the overall valuation.

Derivative Financial Instruments (Level 2) – The Company enters into a variety of derivative financial instruments as part of its hedging strategy and measures these instruments at fair value on a recurring basis in the consolidated balance sheets. The majority of these derivatives are exchange-traded or traded within highly active dealer markets. In order to determine the fair value of these instruments, the Company utilizes the exchange price or dealer market price for the particular derivative contract; therefore, these contracts are classified as Level 2. In addition, the Company enters into IRLCs and LPCs with prospective borrowers and other loan originators. These commitments are carried at fair value based on the fair value of underlying mortgage loans which are based on observable market data. The Company adjusts the outstanding IRLCs with prospective borrowers based on an expectation that it will be exercised and the loan will be funded. IRLCs and LPCs are recorded in derivative financial instruments in the consolidated balance sheets. These commitments are classified as Level 2 in the fair value disclosures, as the valuations are based on market observable inputs. The Company has entered into Eurodollar futures contracts as part of its hedging strategy. The futures contracts are measured at fair value on a recurring basis and classified as Level 2 in the fair value disclosures as the valuation is based on market observable data. See Note 9, Derivative Financial InstrumentInstruments, for more information.

Advance Facilities and Warehouse Facilities (Level 2) – As the underlying warehouse and advance finance facilities bear interest at a rate that is periodically adjusted based on a market index, the carrying amount reported on the consolidated balance sheets approximates fair value. See Note 10, Indebtedness, for more information.

Unsecured Senior Notes (Level 1) – The fair value of unsecured senior notes, which are carried at amortized cost, is based on quoted market prices and is considered Level 1 from the market observable inputs used to determine fair value. See Note 10, Indebtedness, for more information.

Nonrecourse Debt – Legacy Assets (Level 3) – The Company estimates fair value based on the present value of future expected discounted cash flows with the discount rate approximating current market value for similar financial instruments. These prices are derived from a combination of internally developed valuation models and quoted market prices, and are classified as Level 3. See Note 10, Indebtedness, for more information.

Excess Spread Financing (Level 3) – The Company estimates fair value on a recurring basis based on the present value of future expected discounted cash flows with the discount rate approximating current market value for similar financial instruments. The cash flow assumptions and prepayment assumptions used in the model are based on various factors, with the key assumptions being mortgage prepayment speeds, average life, recapture rates and discount rate. As these prices are derived from a combination of internally developed valuation models and quoted market prices based on the value of the underlying MSRs, the Company classifies these valuations as Level 3 in the fair value disclosures. See Note 4,3, Mortgage Servicing Rights and Related Liabilities, for more information.

Mortgage Servicing Rights Financing Liability (Level 3) - The Company estimates fair value on a recurring basis based on the present value of future expected discounted cash flows with the discount rate approximating current market value for similar financial instruments. The cash flow assumptions and prepayment assumptions used in the model are based on various factors, with the key assumptions being advance financing rates and annual advance recovery rates. As these assumptions are derived from internally developed valuation models based on the value of the underlying MSRs, the Company classifies these valuations as Level 3 in the fair value disclosures. See Note 4,3, Mortgage Servicing Rights and Related Liabilities, for more information.

Participating Interest Financing (Level 2) – The Company estimates fair value based on the present value of future expected discounted cash flows with the discount rate approximating that of similar financial instruments. As the prices are derived from both internal models and other observable inputs, the Company classifies these valuations as Level 3 in the fair value disclosures. The Predecessor estimated the fair value using a market approach by utilizing the fair value of securities backed by similar participating interests in reverse mortgage loans. The Company classifiesPredecessor classified these valuations as Level 2 in the fair value disclosures. See Note 4,3, Mortgage Servicing Rights and Related Liabilities, and Note 10, Indebtedness, for more information.

HECM Securitizations (Level 3) – The Company estimates fair value using a market approach by utilizing the fair value of executed HECM securitizations. Since the executed HECM securitizations are private placements, the Company classifies these valuations as Level 3 in the fair value disclosures. The Predecessor estimated fair value of the nonrecourse debt related to HECM securitization based on the present value of future expected discounted cash flows with the discount rate approximating that of similar financial instruments. As the prices are derived from both internal models and other observable inputs, the Company classifiesPredecessor classified this as Level 3 in the fair value disclosures. See Note 10, Indebtedness for more information.


The following table presents the estimated carrying amount and fair value of the Company'sCompany’s financial instruments and other assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis.
SuccessorSuccessor
September 30, 2018June 30, 2019
  Recurring Fair Value Measurements  Recurring Fair Value Measurements
Total Fair Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3Total Fair Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Assets              
Mortgage loans held for sale(1)
$1,681.1
 $
 $1,681.1
 $
$3,421.6
 $
 $3,421.6
 $
Mortgage loans held for investment(1)
121.6
   
 121.6
114.3
 
 
 114.3
Mortgage servicing rights(1)
3,485.4
 
 
 3,485.4
3,504.5
 
 
 3,504.5
Derivative financial instruments              
IRLCs57.8
 
 57.8
 
110.2
 
 110.2
 
Forward MBS trades12.2
 
 12.2
 
1.1
 
 1.1
 
LPCs1.7
 
 1.7
 
16.5
 
 16.5
 
Eurodollar futures(2)

 
 
 

 
 
 
Treasury futures(2)

 
 
 
Total assets$5,359.8
 $
 $1,752.8
 $3,607.0
$7,168.2
 $
 $3,549.4
 $3,618.8
Liabilities              
Derivative financial instruments              
IRLCs(2)
$
 $
 $
 $
$
 $
 $
 $
Forward MBS trades0.5
 
 0.5
 
30.3
 
 30.3
 
LPCs1.5
 
 1.5
 
1.3
 
 1.3
 
Eurodollar futures(2)

 
 
 

 
 
 
Treasury futures(2)
0.1
 
 0.1
 
Mortgage servicing rights financing26.3
 
 
 26.3
42.6
 
 
 42.6
Excess spread financing1,096.5
 
 
 1,096.5
1,429.4
 
 
 1,429.4
Total liabilities$1,124.9
 $
 $2.1
 $1,122.8
$1,503.6
 $
 $31.6
 $1,472.0

(1)
Based on the nature and risks of the underlying assets and liabilities, the fair value is presented for the aggregate account.
(2)
Fair values of the underlying assets and liabilities are less than $0.1 for the specified dates.
(1) Based on the nature and risks of the underlying assets and liabilities, the fair value is presented for the aggregate account.
(2) Fair values of the underlying assets and liabilities are less than $0.1 for the specified dates.

PredecessorSuccessor
December 31, 2017December 31, 2018
  Recurring Fair Value Measurements  Recurring Fair Value Measurements
Total Fair Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3Total Fair Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Assets              
Mortgage loans held for sale(1)
$1,890.8
 $
 $1,890.8
 $
$1,630.8
 $
 $1,630.8
 $
Mortgage servicing rights(1)
2,937.4
 
 
 2,937.4
Mortgage loans held for investment(1)
119.1
 
 
 119.1
Forward mortgage servicing rights(1)
3,665.4
 
 
 3,665.4
Derivative financial instruments              
IRLCs59.3
 
 59.3
 
47.6
 
 47.6
 
Forward MBS trades2.4
 
 2.4
 
0.1
 
 0.1
 
LPCs0.9
 
 0.9
 
1.7
 
 1.7
 
Eurodollar futures(2)

 
 
 

 
 
 
Treasury futures1.9
 
 1.9
 
Total assets$4,892.7
 $
 $1,955.3
 $2,937.4
$5,464.7
 $
 $1,680.2
 $3,784.5
Liabilities              
Derivative financial instruments              
Forward MBS trades$2.8
 $
 $2.8
 $
$19.3
 $
 $19.3
 $
LPCs0.6
 
 0.6
 
0.4
 
 0.4
 
Eurodollar futures(2)

 
 
 

 
 
 
Treasury futures1.4
 
 1.4
 
Mortgage servicing rights financing9.5
 
 
 9.5
31.7
 
 
 31.7
Excess spread financing996.5
 
 
 996.5
1,184.4
 
 
 1,184.4
Total liabilities$1,010.8
 $
 $4.8
 $1,006.0
$1,235.8
 $
 $19.7
 $1,216.1

(1) Based on the nature and risks of the underlying assets and liabilities, the fair value is presented for the aggregate account.
(2) Fair values of the underlying assets and liabilities are less than $0.1 for the specified dates.
(1)
Based on the nature and risks of the underlying assets and liabilities, the fair value is presented for the aggregate account.
(2)
Fair values of the underlying assets and liabilities are less than $0.1 for the specified dates.


The table below presents a reconciliation for all of the Company'sCompany and Predecessor’s Level 3 assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis.
SuccessorSuccessor
Assets LiabilitiesAssets Liabilities
Mortgage servicing rights Excess spread financing Mortgage servicing rights financing
For the Period August 1 to September 30, 2018     
Six Months Ended June 30, 2019Mortgage servicing rights Mortgage loans held for investment Excess spread financing Mortgage servicing rights financing
Balance - beginning of period$3,413
 $1,039
 $26
$3,665
 $119
 $1,184
 $32
Total gains or losses included in earnings20
 26
 
(724) 3
 (74) 11
Payments received from borrowers
 (8) 
 
Purchases, issuances, sales, repayments and settlements            
Purchases72
 
 
689
 
 
 
Issuances43
 84
 
169
 
 438
 
Sales(63) 
 
(294) 
 
 
Repayments
 (21) 

 
 (12) 
Settlements
 (31) 

 
 (107) 
Balance - end of period$3,485
 $1,097
 $26
$3,505
 $114
 $1,429
 $43
 Predecessor
 Assets Liabilities
 Mortgage servicing rights Excess spread financing Mortgage servicing rights financing
For the Period January 1 to July 31, 2018     
Balance - beginning of period$2,937
 $996
 $10
Total gains or losses included in earnings166
 81
 16
Purchases, issuances, sales, repayments and settlements     
Purchases144
 
 
Issuances162
 70
 
Sales4
 
 
Repayments
 (3)  
Settlements
 (105) 
Balance - end of period$3,413
 $1,039
 $26
PredecessorPredecessor
Assets LiabilitiesAssets Liabilities
Mortgage servicing rights Excess spread financing Mortgage servicing rights financing
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017     
Six Months Ended June 30, 2018Mortgage servicing rights Excess spread financing Mortgage servicing rights financing
Balance - beginning of period$3,160
 $1,214
 $27
$2,937
 $996
 $10
Total gains or losses included in earnings(361) 
 (7)144
 74
 6
Purchases, issuances, sales, repayments and settlements          
Purchases30
 
 
132
 
 
Issuances151
 
 
139
 70
 
Sales(24) 
 
4
 
 
Repayments
 (9) 

 (2) 
Settlements
 (159) 

 (91) 
Balance - end of period$2,956
 $1,046
 $20
$3,356
 $1,047
 $16

No transfers were made into or out of Level 3 fair value assets and liabilities for the twoCompany and Predecessor for the six months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2019 and 2018, seven months ended July 31, 2018 and nine months ended September 30, 2017.respectively.


The table below presents a summary of the estimated carrying amount and fair value of the Company'sCompany’s financial instruments.
SuccessorSuccessor
September 30, 2018June 30, 2019
Carrying
Amount
 Fair Value
Carrying
Amount
 Fair Value
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Financial assets              
Cash and cash equivalents$198
 $198
 $
 $
$245
 $245
 $
 $
Restricted cash332
 332
 
 
304
 304
 
 
Advances and other receivables, net1,174
 
 
 1,174
1,000
 
 
 1,000
Reverse mortgage interests, net8,886
 
 
 8,980
7,110
 
 
 7,176
Mortgage loans held for sale1,681
 
 1,681
 
3,422
 
 3,422
 
Mortgage loans held for investment, net122
 
 
 122
114
 
 
 114
Derivative financial instruments72
 
 72
 
128
 
 128
 
Financial liabilities              
Unsecured senior notes2,457
 2,583
 
 
2,462
 2,529
 
 
Advance facilities596
 
 596
 
567
 
 567
 
Warehouse facilities2,888
 
 2,888
 
4,045
 
 4,045
 
Mortgage servicing rights financing liability26
 
 
 26
43
 
 
 43
Excess spread financing1,097
 
 
 1,097
1,429
 
 
 1,429
Derivative financial instruments2
 
 2
 
32
 
 32
 
Participating interest financing6,103
 
 6,101
 
4,887
 
 
 4,886
HECM Securitization (HMBS)              
Trust 2017-1151
 
 
 176
Trust 2017-2258
 
 
 283
Trust 2018-1329
 
 
 318
224
 
 
 224
Trust 2018-2292
 
 
 271
182
 
 
 182
Trust 2018-3272
 
 
 272
Trust 2019-1398
 
 
 398
Nonrecourse debt - legacy assets32
 
 
 31
22
 
 
 22
       
Predecessor
December 31, 2017
Carrying
Amount
 Fair Value
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Financial assets       
Cash and cash equivalents$215
 $215
 $
 $
Restricted cash360
 360
 
 
Advances and other receivables, net1,706
 
 
 1,706
Reverse mortgage interests, net9,984
 
 
 10,164
Mortgage loans held for sale1,891
 
 1,891
 
Mortgage loans held for investment, net139
 
 
 139
Derivative financial instruments65
 
 65
 
Financial liabilities       
Unsecured senior notes1,874
 1,912
 
 
Advance facilities855
 
 855
 
Warehouse facilities3,285
 
 3,286
 
Mortgage servicing rights financing liability10
 
 
 10
Excess spread financing996
 
 
 996
Derivative financial instruments5
 
 5
 
Participating interest financing7,167
 
 7,353
 
HECM Securitization (HMBS)       
Trust 2016-294
 
 
 112
Trust 2016-3138
 
 
 155
Trust 2017-1213
 
 
 225
Trust 2017-2365
 
 
 371
Nonrecourse debt - legacy assets37
 
 
 36


 Successor
 December 31, 2018
 
Carrying
Amount
 Fair Value
 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Financial assets       
Cash and cash equivalents$242
 $242
 $
 $
Restricted cash319
 319
 
 
Advances and other receivables, net1,194
 
 
 1,194
Reverse mortgage interests, net7,934
 
 
 7,942
Mortgage loans held for sale1,631
 
 1,631
 
Mortgage loans held for investment, net119
 
 
 119
Derivative financial instruments49
 
 49
 
Financial liabilities       
Unsecured senior notes2,459
 2,451
 
 
Advance facilities595
 
 595
 
Warehouse facilities2,349
 
 2,349
 
Mortgage servicing rights financing liability32
 
 
 32
Excess spread financing1,184
 
 
 1,184
Derivative financial instruments20
 
 20
 
Participating interest financing5,675
 
 
 5,672
HECM Securitization (HMBS)       
Trust 2017-2231
 
 
 230
Trust 2018-1284
 
 
 284
Trust 2018-2250
 
 
 249
Trust 2018-3326
 
 
 326
Nonrecourse debt - legacy assets29
 
 
 28


17. Capital Requirements

Certain of the Company'sCompany’s secondary market investors require minimum net worth ("capital"(“capital”) requirements, as specified in the respective selling and servicing agreements. In addition, these investors may require capital ratios in excess of the stated requirements to approve large servicing transfers. To the extent that these requirements are not met, the Company'sCompany’s secondary market investors may utilize a range of remedies ranging from sanctions, suspension or ultimately termination of the Company'sCompany’s selling and servicing agreements, which would prohibit the Company from further originating or securitizing these specific types of mortgage loans or being an approved servicer.

Among the Company'sCompany’s various capital requirements related to its outstanding selling and servicing agreements, which are measured based on the Company’s operating subsidiary, Nationstar Mortgage LLC, the most restrictive of these requires the Company to maintain a minimum adjusted net worth balance of $766.$856. As of SeptemberJune 30, 2018,2019, the Company was in compliance with its selling and servicing capital requirements.



18. Commitments and Contingencies

Litigation and Regulatory Matters
The Company and its subsidiaries are routinely and currently involved in a significant number of legal proceedings, including, but not limited to, judicial, arbitration, regulatory and governmental proceedings relatingrelated to matters that arise in connection with the conduct of ourthe Company’s business. The legal proceedings are at varying stages of adjudication, arbitration or investigation and are generally based on alleged violations of consumer protection, securities, employment, contract, tort, common law fraud and other numerous laws, including, without limitation, the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, National Housing Act, Homeowners Protection Act, Service Member’s Civil Relief Act, Telephone Consumer Protection Act, Truth in Lending Act, Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989, unfair, deceptive or abusive acts or practices in violation of the Dodd-Frank Act, the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act, Title 11 of the United States Code (aka the "Bankruptcy Code"“Bankruptcy Code”), False Claims Act and Making Home Affordable loan modification programs.

In addition, along with others in its industry, the Company is subject to repurchase and indemnification claims and may continue to receive claims in the future, regarding alleged breaches of representations and warranties relating to the sale of mortgage loans, the placement of mortgage loans into securitization trusts or the servicing of mortgage loans securitizations. The Company is also subject to legal actions or proceedings related to loss sharing and indemnification provisions of its various acquisitions. Certain of the pending or threatened legal proceedings include claims for substantial compensatory, punitive and/or statutory damages or claims for an indeterminate amount of damages.

The Company'sCompany’s business is also subject to extensive examinations, investigations and reviews by various federal, state and local governmental, regulatory and enforcement agencies. The Company has historically had a number of open investigations with these agencies and that trend continues. The Company is currently the subject of various governmental or regulatory investigations, subpoenas, examinations and inquiries related to its residential loan servicing and origination practices, bankruptcy and collections practices, its financial reporting and other aspects of its businesses. These matters include investigations by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (the "BCFP"“CFPB”), the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Executive Office of the United States Trustees, the Department of Justice, the Office of the Special Inspector General for the Troubled Asset Relief Program, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the multistate coalitionmulti-state committee of mortgage banking regulators and various State Attorneys General. These specific matters and other pending or potential future investigations, subpoenas, examinations or inquiries may lead to administrative, civil or criminal proceedings or settlements, and possibly result in remedies including fines, penalties, restitution, or alterations in the Company'sCompany’s business practices, and in additional expenses and collateral costs. Responding to these matters requires the Company to devote substantial resources, resulting in higher costs and lower net cash flows.

For example, the Company continues to progress towards resolution of certain legacy regulatory matters involving regulatory examination findings for alleged violations of certain laws related to the Company'sCompany’s business practices. The Company has been in discussions with the multi-state coalitioncommittee of mortgage banking regulators and various State Attorneys General concerning a potential resolution of their investigation.investigations. The Company is continuing to cooperate with all parties. In connection with these discussions, the Company previously recorded an accrual. These discussions may not result in a settlement of the matter; furthermore, any such settlement may exceed the amount accrued as of SeptemberJune 30, 2018.2019. Moreover, if the discussions do not result in a settlement, the regulators and State Attorneys General may seek to exercise their enforcement authority through litigation

or other proceedings and seek injunctive relief, damages, restitution and civil monetary penalties, which could have a material adverse effect on ourthe Company’s business, reputation, financial condition and results of operations.

Further, on April 24, 2018, the BCFPCFPB notified Nationstar that, in accordance with the BCFP’sCFPB’s discretionary Notice and Opportunity to Respond and Advise ("NORA"(“NORA”) process, the BCFP’sCFPB’s Office of Enforcement is considering whether to recommend that the BCFPCFPB take enforcement action against the Company, alleging violations of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, the Consumer Financial Protection Act, and the Homeowners Protection Act, which stems from a 2014 examination. The purpose of a NORA letter is to provide a party being investigated an opportunity to present its position to the BCFPCFPB before an enforcement action may be recommended or commenced. The BCFPCFPB may seek to exercise its enforcement authority through settlement, administrative proceedings or litigation and seek injunctive relief, damages, restitution and civil monetary penalties, which could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, reputation, financial condition and results of operations. Similarly, while the Company is in discussions with regard to the status and various issues arising in the investigation by the Executive Office of the United States Trustees, it cannot predict the outcome of this investigation or whether they will exercise their enforcement authority through a settlement or other proceeding in which they seek to impose additional remedial measures or other financial sanctions, which could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, reputation, financial condition and results of operation. However, the Company believes it is premature to predict the potential outcome or to estimate any potential financial impact in connection with any potential enforcement action or settlement arising from either of the BCFP or United States Trustees matters. The Company has not recorded an accrual related to these mattersthis matter as of SeptemberJune 30, 2018 as the Company2019 because it does not believe that the possible loss or range of loss arising from any such action is estimable. The Company is continuing to cooperate with the BCFPCFPB.


Similarly, the Company is in discussions with the Executive Office of the United States Trustees concerning certain legacy issues with respect to bankruptcy servicing practices.  In connection with these discussions, the Company is undertaking certain voluntary remediation activities with respect to loans at issue in these matters. While the Company and the Executive Office of the United States Trustees.Trustees are engaged in discussions to potentially resolve these issues, there is no guarantee a resolution will occur.  Moreover, if the discussions do not result in a resolution, the Executive Office of the United States Trustees may seek redress through litigation or other proceedings and seek injunctive relief, damages and restitution in addition to the remediation activities, which could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, reputation, financial condition and results of operations. However, the Company believes it is premature to predict the potential outcome or to estimate the financial impact to the Company in connection with any potential action or settlement arising from this matter, including the voluntary remediation activities undertaken and to be undertaken by the Company. 

In addition, the Company iswas a defendant in a class action proceeding originally filed in state court in March 2012 and then removed to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington under the caption Laura Zamora Jordan v. Nationstar Mortgage LLC. The suit was filed on behalf of a class of Washington borrowers and challenges property preservation measures the Company took, as loan servicer, after the borrowers defaulted and the Company'sCompany’s vendors determined that the borrowers had vacated or abandoned their properties. The case raises claims for (i) common law trespass, (ii) statutory trespass, and (iii) violation of Washington’s Consumer Protection Act, and seeks recovery of actual, statutory, and treble damages, as well as attorneys’ fees and litigation costs. On July 25, 2018, the Company entered into a settlement agreement to resolve this matter. The parties are currently seeking approval ofmatter, and on May 2, 2019, the court approved the settlement from the court.agreement. The Company is pursuing reimbursement of the settlement payment from the owners of the loans it serviced, but there can be no assurance that the Company would prevail with any claims for reimbursement.

The Company is a defendant in a proceeding filed on January 2, 2018 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California under the caption Collateral Analytics LLC v. Nationstar Mortgage LLC et al. The plaintiff alleges that the Company misappropriated plaintiff’s intellectual property for the purpose of replicating plaintiff’s products. The case raises federal and state law claims for misappropriation of trade secrets and breach of contract and seeks an award of actual damages, unjust enrichment, lost profits and/or a reasonable royalty, exemplary damages and injunctive relief preventing further misuse or disclosure of plaintiff’s intellectual property. The Company believes it has meritorious defenses and will vigorously defend itself in this matter.

The Company is also a defendant in a proceeding filed on October 23, 2015 in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California under the caption Alfred Zaklit and Jessy Zaklit, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Nationstar Mortgage LLC et al. The plaintiff alleges that the Company improperly recorded telephone calls without the knowledge or consent of borrowers in violation of the California Penal Code. On July 24, 2017, the court certified a class comprised of California borrowers who, from October 2014 to May 2016, participated in outbound telephone conversations with the Company'sCompany’s employees who recorded the conversations without first informing the borrowers that the conversations were being recorded. The class seeks statutory damages and attorney’s fees. On September 10, 2018, wethe Company reached an agreement in principal to settle this matter.

On May 8, 2018, a purported class action lawsuit styled as Franchi v. Nationstar Mortgage Holdings Inc., et al., was filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas naming Nationstar, WMIH Corp., Wand Merger Corporationmatter, and the individual membersparties are currently seeking approval of the Nationstar board of directors as defendants. The complaint alleged thatsettlement from the defendants violated the Exchange Act by disseminating a false and misleading registration statement. In order to, among other things, eliminate the burden, inconvenience, expense, risk, and disruption of continued litigation, on June 26, 2018, the plaintiff and the defendants (together, the “Parties”) entered into a memorandum of understanding (the “MOU”) to resolve the claims asserted by the plaintiff without the defendants admitting any wrongdoing or conceding the materiality of any supplemental disclosures. Pursuant to the MOU, the Parties agreed that the defendants would cause to be made certain supplemental disclosures set forth in an 8-K filed with the SEC on June 26, 2018. On August 7, 2018, the Parties filed a stipulation of dismissal of the purported class action lawsuit which dismissed plaintiff’s individual claims with prejudice, and dismissed the claims purportedly asserted on behalf of a putative class of Nationstar shareholders without prejudice.  court.

The Company seeks to resolve all legal proceedings and other matters in the manner management believes is in the best interest of the Company and contests liability, allegations of wrongdoing and, where applicable, the amount of damages or scope of any penalties or other relief sought as appropriate in each pending matter. The Company has entered into agreements with a number of entities and regulatory agencies that toll applicable limitations periods with respect to their claims.

On at least a quarterly basis, the Company assesses its liabilities and contingencies in connection with outstanding legal and regulatory and governmental proceedings utilizing the latest information available. Where available information indicates that it is probable, a liability has been incurred, and the Company can reasonably estimate the amount of the loss, an accrued liability is established. The actual costs of resolving these proceedings may be substantially higher or lower than the amounts accrued.

As a legal matter develops, the Company, in conjunction with any outside counsel handling the matter, evaluates on an ongoing basis whether such matter presents a loss contingency that is both probable and estimable. If, at the time of evaluation, the loss contingency is not both probable and reasonably estimable, the matter will continue to be monitored for further developments that would make such loss contingency both probable and reasonably estimable. Once the matter is deemed to be both probable and reasonably estimable, the Company will establish an accrued liability and record a corresponding amount to legal-related expense. The Company will continue to monitor the matter for further developments that could affect the amount of the accrued liability that has been previously established. Legal-related expense for the Company, which includes legal settlements and the fees paid to external legal service providers, of $5$21 and $32 for the twothree and six months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2018, was included in general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of operations.2019, respectively. Legal-related expense for the Predecessor of $33$3 and $40 for the one and seven months ended July 31, 2018, respectively, and $10 and $29$7 for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2018, respectively, was included in general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of operations.


For a number of matters for which a loss is probable or reasonably possible in future periods, whether in excess of a related accrued liability or where there is no accrued liability, the Company may be able to estimate a range of possible loss. In determining whether it is possible to provide an estimate of loss or range of possible loss, the Company reviews and evaluates its material legal matters on an ongoing basis, in conjunction with any outside counsel handling the matter. For those matters for which an estimate is possible, management currently believes the aggregate range of reasonably possible loss is $15$16 to $36$45 in excess of the accrued liability (if any) related to those matters as of SeptemberJune 30, 2018.2019. This estimated range of possible loss is based upon currently available information and is subject to significant judgment, numerous assumptions and known and unknown uncertainties. The matters underlying the estimated range will change from time to time, and actual results may vary substantially from the current estimate. Those matters for which an estimate is not possible are not included within the estimated range. Therefore, this estimated range of possible loss represents what management believes to be an estimate of possible loss only for certain matters meeting these criteria. It does not represent the Company'sCompany’s maximum loss exposure and the Company cannot provide assurance that its litigations reserves will not need to be adjusted in the future. Thus, the Company'sCompany’s exposure and ultimate losses may be higher, possibly significantly so, than the amounts accrued or this aggregate amount.

In the Company'sCompany’s experience, legal proceedings are inherently unpredictable. One or more of the following factors frequently contribute to this inherent unpredictability: the proceeding is in its early stages; the damages sought are unspecified, unsupported or uncertain; it is unclear whether a case brought as a class action will be allowed to proceed on that basis or, if permitted to proceed as a class action, how the class will be defined; the other party is seeking relief other than or in addition to compensatory damages (including, in the case of regulatory and governmental investigations and inquiries, the possibility of fines and penalties); the matter presents meaningful legal uncertainties, including novel issues of law; the Company has not engaged in meaningful settlement discussions; discovery has not started or is not complete; there are significant facts in dispute; predicting possible outcomes depends on making assumptions about future decisions of courts or governmental or regulatory bodies or the behavior of other parties; and there are a large number of parties named as defendants (including where it is uncertain how damages or liability, if any, will be shared among multiple defendants). Generally, the less progress that has been made in the proceedings or the broader the range of potential results, the harder it is for the Company to estimate losses or ranges of losses that it is reasonably possible the Company could incur.

Based on current knowledge, and after consultation with counsel, management believes that the current legal accrued liability within payables and accrued liabilities, is appropriate, and the amount of any incremental liability arising from these matters is not expected to have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition of the Company, although the outcome of such proceedings could be material to the Company’s operating results and cash flows for a particular period depending, on among other things, the level of the Company’s revenues or income for such period. However, in the event of significant developments on existing cases, it is possible that the ultimate resolution, if unfavorable, may be material to the Company’s consolidated financial statements.


Other Loss Contingencies
As part of the Company'sCompany’s ongoing operations, it acquires servicing rights of forward and reverse mortgage loan portfolios that are subject to indemnification based on the representations and warranties of the seller. From time to time, the Company will seek recovery under these representations and warranties for incurred costs. The Company believes all balances sought from sellers recorded in advances and other receivables and reverse mortgage interests represent valid claims. However, the Company acknowledges that the claims process can be prolonged due to the required time to perfect claims at the loan level. Because of the required time to perfect or remediate these claims, management relies on the sufficiency of documentation supporting the claim, current negotiations with the counterparty and other evidence to evaluate whether a reserve is required for non-recoverable balances. In the absence of successful negotiations with the seller, all amounts claimed may not be recovered. Balances may be written-off and charged against earnings when management identifies amounts where recoverability from the seller is not likely. As of SeptemberJune 30, 2018,2019, the Company believes all recorded balances for which recovery is sought from the seller are valid claims, and no evidence suggests additional reserves are warranted at this time.warranted.

Loan and Other Commitments
The Company enters into IRLCs with prospective borrowers whereby the Company commits to lend a certain loan amount under specific terms and interest rates to the borrower. The Company also enters into LPCs with prospective sellers. These loan commitments are treated as derivatives and are carried at fair value. See Note 9, Derivative Financial InstrumentInstruments, for more information.


The Company and the Predecessor had certain reverse MSRs, reverse MSLs and reverse mortgage loans related to approximately $30,660$25,569 and $34,635$28,415 of UPB in reverse mortgage loans as of SeptemberJune 30, 20182019 and December 31, 2017,2018, respectively. As a servicer for these reverse mortgage loans, among other things, the Company and the Predecessor is obligated to fund borrowers'borrowers’ draws to the loan customers as required in accordance with the loan agreement. As of SeptemberJune 30, 20182019 and December 31, 2017,2018, the Company and the Predecessor’sCompany’s maximum unfunded advance obligation to fund borrower draws related to these MSRs and loans was approximately $3,274$2,869 and $3,713,$3,128, respectively. Upon funding any portion of these draws, the Company and the Predecessor expect to securitize and sell the advances in transactions that will be accounted for as secured borrowings.


19. Business Segment Reporting

Upon consummation of the Merger with Nationstar, the Company has identified four reportable segments: Servicing, Originations, Xome and Corporate and other.Corporate/Other. The Company'sCompany’s segments are based upon the Company'sCompany’s organizational structure, which focuses primarily on the services offered. Corporate functional expenses are allocated to individual segments based on the actual cost of services performed based on direct resource utilization, estimate of percentage use for shared services or headcount percentage for certain functions. Facility costs are allocated to individual segments based on cost per headcount for specific facilities utilized. Group insurance costs are allocated to individual segments based on global cost per headcount. Non-AllocatedNon-allocated corporate expenses include the administrative costs of executive management and other corporate functions that are not directly attributable to ourCompany’s operating segments. Revenues generated on inter-segment services performed are valued based on similar services provided to external parties.


The following tables present financial information by segment.
 SuccessorSuccessor
 For the Period August 1 - September 30, 2018Three Months Ended June 30, 2019
 Servicing Originations Xome Eliminations Total Operating Segments Corporate and Other ConsolidatedServicing Originations Xome 
Elimination/ Reclassification(1)
 Total Operating Segments Corporate/Other Consolidated
Revenues                           
Service related, net $183
 $10
 $73
 $(7) $259
 $
 $259
$27
 $20
 $108
 $(18) $137
 $
 $137
Net gain on mortgage loans held for sale 
 76
 
 7
 83
 
 83

 244
 
 18
 262
 
 262
Total revenues 183
 86
 73
 
 342
 
 342
27
 264
 108
 
 399
 
 399
Total Expenses 104
 66
 71
 
 241
 34
 275
189
 145
 101
 
 435
 57
 492
Other income (expenses) 
 
 
 
   
 

 
 
 
   
 
Interest income 78
 10
 
 
 88
 2
 90
136
 23
 
 
 159
 3
 162
Interest expense (74) (10) (1) 
 (85) (37) (122)(109) (25) 
 
 (134) (53) (187)
Other 5
 1
 
 
 6
 
 6

 1
 
 
 1
 
 1
Total Other Income (expenses), net 9
 1
 (1) 
 9
 (35) (26)
Income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit) $88
 $21
 $1
 $
 $110
 $(69) $41
Total Other Income (Expenses), Net27
 (1) 
 
 26
 (50) (24)
(Loss) income before income tax (benefit) expense$(135) $118
 $7
 $
 $(10) $(107) $(117)
Depreciation and amortization for property and equipment and intangible assets $4
 $2
 $2
 $
 $8
 $7
 $15
$4
 $6
 $3
 $
 $13
 $11
 $24
Total assets $14,166
 $4,892
 $457
 $(3,532) $15,983
 $1,745
 $17,728
$12,806
 $7,478
 $493
 $(4,687) $16,090
 $2,315
 $18,405


 PredecessorPredecessor
 For the Period July 1 - July 31, 2018Three Months Ended June 30, 2018
 Servicing Originations Xome Eliminations Total Operating Segments Corporate and Other ConsolidatedServicing Originations Xome 
Elimination/ Reclassification(1)
 Total Operating Segments Corporate/Other Consolidated
Revenues                           
Service related, net $97
 $4
 $22
 $(3) $120
 $
 $120
$248
 $17
 $62
 $(11) $316
 $1
 $317
Net gain on mortgage loans held for sale 
 41
 
 3
 44
 
 44

 116
 
 11
 127
 
 127
Total revenues 97
 45
 22
 
 164
 
 164
248
 133
 62
 
 443
 1
 444
Total Expenses 126
 34
 19
 
 179
 63
 242
166
 102
 52
 
 320
 19
 339
Other income (expenses) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
             
Interest income 41
 6
 
 
 47
 1
 48
121
 17
 
 
 138
 2
 140
Interest expense (35) (6) 
 
 (41) (12) (53)(115) (16) 
 
 (131) (33) (164)
Other 
 
 
 
 
 



 
 
 
 
 (2) (2)
Total Other Income (expenses), net 6
 
 
 
 6
 (11) (5)
Total Other Income (Expenses), Net6
 1
 
 
 7
 (33) (26)
Income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit) $(23) $11
 $3
 $
 $(9) $(74) $(83)$88
 $32
 $10
 $
 $130
 $(51) $79
Depreciation and amortization for property and equipment and intangible assets $2
 $1
 $1
 $
 $4
 $
 $4
$6
 $3
 $3
 $
 $12
 $2
 $14
Total assets $14,578
 $4,701
 $425
 $(3,591) $16,113
 $913
 $17,026
$14,640
 $4,794
 $423
 $(3,538) $16,319
 $871
 $17,190

(1)
For Servicing segment results purposes, all revenue is attributable to servicing portfolio. Therefore, $18 and $11 of net gain on mortgage loans is moved to service related, net during the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. For consolidated results purposes, these amounts were reclassed back to net gain on mortgage loans held for sale.

 Successor
 Six Months Ended June 30, 2019
 Servicing Originations Xome 
Elimination/ Reclassification(1)
 Total Operating Segments Corporate/Other Consolidated
Revenues             
Service related, net$35
 $35
 $204
 $(53) $221
 $
 $221
Net gain on mortgage loans held for sale
 375
 
 53
 428
 
 428
Total revenues35
 410
 204
 
 649
 
 649
Total Expenses384
 249
 200
 
 833
 102
 935
Other income (expenses)             
Interest income251
 40
 
 
 291
 5
 296
Interest expense(223) (43) 
 
 (266) (110) (376)
Other
 5
 11
 
 16
 
 16
Total Other Income (Expenses), Net28
 2
 11
 
 41
 (105) (64)
(Loss) income before income tax (benefit) expense$(321) $163
 $15
 $
 $(143) $(207) $(350)
Depreciation and amortization for property and equipment and intangible assets$8
 $9
 $7
 $
 $24
 $21
 $45
Total assets$12,806
 $7,478
 $493
 $(4,687) $16,090
 $2,315
 $18,405


  Predecessor
  Three Months Ended September 30, 2017
  Servicing Originations Xome Eliminations Total Operating Segments Corporate and Other Consolidated
Revenues              
Service related, net $191
 $16
 $65
 $(20) $252
 $
 $252
Net gain on mortgage loans held for sale 
 134
 
 20
 154
 
 154
Total revenues 191
 150
 65
 
 406
 
 406
Total Expenses 185
 106
 54
 
 345
 23
 368
Other income (expenses)              
Interest income 143
 14
 
 
 157
 2
 159
Interest expense (132) (13) 
 
 (145) (38) (183)
Other (2) 
 
 
 (2) 
 (2)
Total Other Income (expenses), net 9
 1
 
 
 10
 (36) (26)
Income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit) $15
 $45
 $11
 $
 $71
 $(59) $12
Depreciation and amortization for property and equipment and intangible assets $6
 $3
 $3
 $
 $12
 $3
 $15
Total assets $15,147
 $4,644
 $382
 $(2,948) $17,225
 $779
 $18,004
 PredecessorPredecessor
 For the Period January 1 - July 31, 2018Six Months Ended June 30, 2018
 Servicing Originations Xome Eliminations Total Operating Segments Corporate and Other ConsolidatedServicing Originations Xome 
Elimination/ Reclassification(1)
 Total Operating Segments Corporate/Other Consolidated
Revenues                           
Service related, net $740
 $36
 $149
 $(25) $900
 $1
 $901
$643
 $32
 $127
 $(22) $780
 $1
 $781
Net gain on mortgage loans held for sale 
 270
 
 25
 295
 
 295

 229
 
 22
 251
 
 251
Total revenues 740
 306
 149
 
 1,195
 1
 1,196
643
 261
 127
 
 1,031
 1
 1,032
Total expenses 474
 245
 123
 
 842
 103
 945
Total Expenses348
 211
 104
 
 663
 40
 703
Other income (expenses)                           
Interest income 288
 38
 
 
 326
 7
 333
247
 32
 
 
 279
 6
 285
Interest expense (268) (37) 
 
 (305) (83) (388)(233) (31) 
 
 (264) (71) (335)
Other (1) 
 9
 
 8
 (2) 6
(1) 
 9
 
 8
 (2) 6
Total other income (expenses), net 19
 1
 9
 
 29
 (78) (49)
Total Other Income (Expenses), Net13
 1
 9
 
 23
 (67) (44)
Income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit) $285
 $62
 $35
 $
 $382
 $(180) $202
$308
 $51
 $32
 $
 $391
 $(106) $285
Depreciation and amortization for property and equipment and intangible assets $15
 $7
 $7
 $
 $29
 $4
 $33
$13
 $6
 $6
 $
 $25
 $4
 $29
Total assets $14,578
 $4,701
 $425
 $(3,591) $16,113
 $913
 $17,026
$14,640
 $4,794
 $423
 $(3,538) $16,319
 $871
 $17,190

  Predecessor
  Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017
  Servicing Originations Xome Eliminations Total Operating Segments Corporate and Other Consolidated
Revenues              
Service related, net $537
 $47
 $226
 $(63) $747
 $1
 $748
Net gain on mortgage loans held for sale 
 402
 
 63
 465
 
 465
Total revenues 537
 449
 226
 
 1,212
 1
 1,213
Total expenses 513
 326
 193
 
 1,032
 72
 1,104
Other income (expenses)              
Interest income 386
 39
 
 
 425
 12
 437
Interest expense (409) (39) 
 
 (448) (116) (564)
Other (2) 
 8
 
 6
 (2) 4
Total other income (expenses), net (25) 
 8
 
 (17) (106) (123)
Income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit) $(1) $123
 $41
 $
 $163
 $(177) $(14)
Depreciation and amortization for property and equipment and intangible assets $16
 $8
 $10
 $
 $34
 $10
 $44
Total assets $15,147
 $4,644
 $382
 $(2,948) $17,225
 $779
 $18,004
(1)
For Servicing segment results purposes, all revenue is attributable to servicing portfolio. Therefore, $53 and $22 of net gain on mortgage loans is moved to service related, net during the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. For consolidated results purposes, these amounts were reclassed back to net gain on mortgage loans held for sale.


20. Guarantor Financial Statement Information

As of SeptemberJune 30, 2018,2019, Nationstar Mortgage LLC and Nationstar Capital Corporation(1) (collectively, the "Issuer"“Issuer”), both indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Company, have issued a 6.500% unsecured senior notes due July 2021 with an outstanding aggregate principal amount of $592 and a 6.500% unsecured senior notes due June 2022 with an outstanding aggregate principal amount of $206 (collectively, the "unsecured“unsecured senior notes"notes”). The unsecured senior notes are unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally, by all of Nationstar Mortgage LLC’s existing and future domestic subsidiaries other than its securitization and certain finance subsidiaries, certain other restricted subsidiaries, excluded restricted subsidiaries and subsidiaries that in the future Nationstar Mortgage LLC designates as unrestricted subsidiaries. All guarantor subsidiaries 100% are 100% owned by Nationstar Mortgage LLC. The Company and its three wholly-owned subsidiaries (which are holding companies above Nationstar Mortgage LLC) are guarantors of the unsecured senior notes as well. Presented below are the condensed consolidating financial statements of the Company, Nationstar Mortgage LLC and the guarantor and non-guarantor subsidiaries for the periods indicated.

In the condensed consolidating financial statements presented below, the Company allocates income tax expense to Nationstar Mortgage LLC as if it were a separate tax payer entity pursuant to ASC 740, Income Taxes.

(1) Nationstar Capital Corporation has no assets, operations or liabilities other than being a co-obligor of the unsecured senior notes.
(1)
Nationstar Capital Corporation has no assets, operations or liabilities other than being a co-obligor of the unsecured senior notes.

MR. COOPER GROUP INC.
CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
MR. COOPER GROUP INC.
CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
JUNE 30, 2019
MR. COOPER GROUP INC.
CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
JUNE 30, 2019
SuccessorSuccessor
Mr. Cooper 
Issuer(1)
 Guarantor
(Subsidiaries of Issuer)
 Non-Guarantor
(Subsidiaries of Issuer)
 Eliminations ConsolidatedMr. Cooper 
Issuer(1)
 Guarantor
(Subsidiaries of Issuer)
 Non-Guarantor
(Subsidiaries of Issuer)
 Eliminations Consolidated
Assets                      
Cash and cash equivalents$5
 $164
 $1
 $28
 $
 $198
$
 $215
 $1
 $29
 $
 $245
Restricted cash
 168
 
 164
 
 332

 204
 
 100
 
 304
Mortgage servicing rights
 3,462
 
 38
 
 3,500

 3,484
 
 27
 
 3,511
Advances and other receivables, net
 1,174
 
 
 
 1,174

 1,000
 
 
 
 1,000
Reverse mortgage interests, net
 7,764
 
 1,122
 
 8,886

 6,003
 
 1,107
 
 7,110
Mortgage loans held for sale at fair value
 1,681
 
 
 
 1,681

 3,422
 
 
 
 3,422
Mortgage loans held for investment, net
 1
 
 121
 
 122
Mortgage loans held for investment at fair value
 2
 
 112
 
 114
Property and equipment, net
 85
 
 17
 
 102

 99
 
 16
 
 115
Deferred tax asset990
 (49) 
 (7) 
 934
Deferred tax asset, net984
 69
 
 2
 
 1,055
Other assets1
 671
 197
 616
 (686) 799

 1,399
 208
 661
 (739) 1,529
Investment in subsidiaries2,916
 586
 
 
 (3,502) 
2,557
 612
 
 
 (3,169) 
Total assets$3,912
 $15,707
 $198
 $2,099
 $(4,188) $17,728
$3,541
 $16,509
 $209
 $2,054
 $(3,908) $18,405
                      
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity           
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity           
Unsecured senior notes, net$1,658
 $799
 $
 $
 $
 $2,457
$1,663
 $799
 $
 $
 $
 $2,462
Advance facilities, net
 33
 
 563
 
 596

 89
 
 478
 
 567
Warehouse facilities, net
 2,888
 
 
 
 2,888

 4,045
 
 
 
 4,045
Payables and accrued liabilities32
 1,244
 2
 64
 
 1,342
Payables and other liabilities59
 1,999
 2
 56
 
 2,116
MSR related liabilities - nonrecourse at fair value
 1,103
 
 20
 
 1,123

 1,456
 
 16
 
 1,472
Mortgage servicing liabilities
 79
 
 
 
 79

 80
 
 
 
 80
Other nonrecourse debt, net
 6,103
 
 1,062
 
 7,165

 4,890
 
 1,095
 
 5,985
Payables to affiliates144
 542
 
 
 (686) 
141
 594
 
 4
 (739) 
Total liabilities1,834
 12,791
 2
 1,709
 (686) 15,650
1,863
 13,952
 2
 1,649
 (739) 16,727
Total stockholders' equity2,078
 2,916
 196
 390
 (3,502) 2,078
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity$3,912
 $15,707
 $198
 $2,099
 $(4,188) $17,728
Total stockholders’ equity1,678
 2,557
 207
 405
 (3,169) 1,678
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$3,541
 $16,509
 $209
 $2,054
 $(3,908) $18,405

(1) Issuer balances exclude the balances of its guarantor and non-guarantor subsidiaries, as previously described.

MR. COOPER GROUP INC.
CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE PERIOD AUGUST 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
 Successor
 Mr. Cooper 
Issuer(1)
 Guarantor
(Subsidiaries of Issuer)
 Non-Guarantor
(Subsidiaries of Issuer)
 Eliminations Consolidated
Revenues:           
Service related, net$
 $183
 $4
 $72
 $
 $259
Net gain on mortgage loans held for sale
 83
 
 
 
 83
Total revenues
 266
 4
 72
 
 342
Expenses:           
Salaries, wages benefits
 107
 1
 31
 
 139
General and administrative1
 91
 1
 43
 
 136
Total expenses1
 198
 2
 74
 
 275
Other income (expenses):           
Interest income
 80
 
 10
 
 90
Interest expense(26) (87) 
 (9) 
 (122)
Other income (expenses)1
 5
 
 
 
 6
Gain (loss) from subsidiaries56
 1
 
 
 (57) 
Total other income (expenses), net31
 (1) 
 1
 (57) (26)
Income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit)30
 67
 2
 (1) (57) 41
Less: Income tax expense (benefit)(990) 11
 
 
 
 (979)
Net income (loss)1,020
 56
 2
 (1) (57) 1,020
Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests
 
 
 
 
 
Net income (loss) attributable to Nationstar$1,020
 $56
 $2
 $(1) $(57) $1,020

(1) Issuer activities exclude the activities of its guarantor and non-guarantor subsidiaries, as previously described.

MR. COOPER GROUP INC.
CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1 TO JULY 31, 2018
 Predecessor
 Nationstar 
Issuer(1)
 Guarantor
(Subsidiaries of Issuer)
 Non-Guarantor
(Subsidiaries of Issuer)
 Eliminations Consolidated
Revenues:           
Service related, net$
 $95
 $3
 $22
 $
 $120
Net gain on mortgage loans held for sale
 44
 
 
 
 44
Total revenues
 139
 3
 22
 
 164
Expenses:           
Salaries, wages benefits
 59
 
 10
 
 69
General and administrative27
 136
 
 10
 
 173
Total expenses27
 195
 
 20
 
 242
Other income (expenses):           
Interest income
 41
 
 7
 
 48
Interest expense
 (49) 
 (4) 
 (53)
Other income (expenses)
 
 
 
 
 
Gain (loss) from subsidiaries(37) 7
 
 
 30
 
Total other income (expenses), net(37) (1) 
 3
 30
 (5)
Income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit)(64) (57) 3
 5
 30
 (83)
Less: Income tax expense (benefit)
 (20) 
 1
 
 (19)
Net income (loss)(64) (37) 3
 4
 30
 (64)
Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests
 
 
 
 
 
Net income (loss) attributable to Nationstar$(64) $(37) $3
 $4
 $30
 $(64)

(1) Issuer activities exclude the activities of its guarantor and non-guarantor subsidiaries, as previously described.

MR. COOPER GROUP INC.
CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1 TO JULY 31, 2018
 Predecessor
 Nationstar 
Issuer(1)
 Guarantor
(Subsidiaries of Issuer)
 Non-Guarantor
(Subsidiaries of Issuer)
 Eliminations Consolidated
Revenues:           
Service related, net$
 $732
 $16
 $153
 $
 $901
Net gain on mortgage loans held for sale
 295
 
 
 
 295
Total revenues
 1,027
 16
 153
 
 1,196
Expenses:           
Salaries, wages benefits
 359
 3
 64
 
 426
General and administrative27
 427
 1
 64
 
 519
Total expenses27
 786
 4
 128
 
 945
Other income (expenses):           
Interest income
 299
 
 34
 
 333
Interest expense
 (364) 
 (24) 
 (388)
Other income (expense)
 (3) 
 9
 
 6
Gain (loss) from subsidiaries181
 56
 
 
 (237) 
Total other income (expenses), net181
 (12) 
 19
 (237) (49)
Income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit)154
 229
 12
 44
 (237) 202
Less: income tax expense (benefit)
 48
 
 
 
 48
Net income (loss)154
 181
 12
 44
 (237) 154
Less: net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
 
 
 
 
Net income (loss) attributable to Nationstar$154
 $181
 $12
 $44
 $(237) $154

(1) Issuer activities exclude the activities of its guarantor and non-guarantor subsidiaries, as previously described.

MR. COOPER GROUP INC.
CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE PERIOD AUGUST 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
 Successor
 Mr. Cooper 
Issuer(1)
 Guarantor
(Subsidiaries of Issuer)
 Non-Guarantor
(Subsidiaries of Issuer)
 Eliminations Consolidated
Operating Activities           
Net income (loss) attributable to Nationstar$1,020
 $56
 $2
 $(1) $(57) $1,020
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash attributable to operating activities:           
Deferred tax(990) 52
 
 7
 
 (931)
(Gain) loss from subsidiaries(56) (1) 
 
 57
 
Net gain on mortgage loans held for sale
 (83) 
 
 
 (83)
Reverse mortgage loan interest income
 (72) 
 
 
 (72)
Provision for servicing reserves
 14
 
 
 
 14
Fair value changes and amortization of mortgage servicing rights
 (27) 
 
 
 (27)
Fair value changes in excess spread financing
 26
 
 
 
 26
Amortization of premiums, net of discount accretion1
 2
 
 
 
 3
Depreciation and amortization for property and equipment and intangible assets
 13
 
 2
 
 15
Share-based compensation
 2
 
 
 
 2
Repurchases of forward loans assets out of Ginnie Mae securitizations
 (223) 
 
 
 (223)
Mortgage loans originated and purchased for sale, net of fees
 (3,458) 
 
 
 (3,458)
Sales proceeds and loan payment proceeds for mortgage loans held for sale and held for investment
 3,537
 
 9
 
 3,546
Changes in assets and liabilities:           
Advances and other receivables
 76
 
 
 
 76
Reverse mortgage interests
 425
 
 17
 
 442
Other assets
 25
 (3) (37) 
 (15)
Payables and accrued liabilities19
 (179) 1
 
 
 (159)
Net cash attributable to operating activities(6) 185
 
 (3) 
 176

(1) Issuer activities exclude the activities of its guarantor and non-guarantor subsidiaries, as previously described.


Issuer balances exclude the balances of its guarantor and non-guarantor subsidiaries, as previously described.


MR. COOPER GROUP INC.
CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE PERIOD AUGUST 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
(Continued)
 Successor
 Mr. Cooper 
Issuer(1)
 Guarantor
(Subsidiaries of Issuer)
 Non-Guarantor
(Subsidiaries of Issuer)
 Eliminations Consolidated
Investing Activities           
Acquisition, net of cash acquired
 
 
 (33) 
 (33)
Property and equipment additions, net of disposals
 (20) 
 6
 
 (14)
Purchase of forward mortgage servicing rights, net of liabilities incurred
 (63) 
 
 
 (63)
Proceeds on sale of forward and reverse mortgage servicing rights
 60
 
 
 
 60
Net cash attributable to investing activities
 (23) 
 (27) 
 (50)
Financing Activities           
Increase in warehouse facilities
 186
 
 
 
 186
(Decrease) increase in advance facilities
 (17) 
 63
 
 46
Repayment of HECM securitizations
 
 
 (91) 
 (91)
Proceeds from issuance of participating interest financing in reverse mortgage interests
 45
 
 
 
 45
Repayment of participating interest financing in reverse mortgage interests
 (403) 
 
 
 (403)
Proceeds from issuance of excess spread financing
 84
 
 
 
 84
Repayment of excess spread financing
 (21) 
 
 
 (21)
Settlement of excess spread financing
 (31) 
 
 
 (31)
Repayment of nonrecourse debt - legacy assets
 
 
 (3) 
 (3)
Redemption and repayment of unsecured senior notes
 (1,030) 
 
 
 (1,030)
Debt financing costs
 (1) 
 
 
 (1)
Net cash attributable to financing activities
 (1,188) 
 (31) 
 (1,219)
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash(6) (1,026) 
 (61) 
 (1,093)
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash - beginning of period11
 1,358
 1
 253
 
 1,623
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash - end of period$5
 $332
 $1
 $192
 $
 $530
MR. COOPER GROUP INC.
CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2019
 Successor
 Mr. Cooper 
Issuer(1)
 Guarantor
(Subsidiaries of Issuer)
 Non-Guarantor
(Subsidiaries of Issuer)
 Eliminations Consolidated
Revenues:           
Service related, net$
 $21
 $5
 $111
 $
 $137
Net gain on mortgage loans held for sale
 262
 
 
 
 262
Total revenues
 283
 5
 111
 
 399
Expenses:           
Salaries, wages benefits
 198
 1
 39
 
 238
General and administrative
 179
 1
 74
 
 254
Total expenses
 377
 2
 113
 
 492
Other income (expenses):           
Interest income
 147
 
 15
 
 162
Interest expense(39) (134) 
 (14) 
 (187)
Other income (expenses)
 1
 
 
 
 1
(Loss) gain from subsidiaries(48) 2
 
 
 46
 
Total other income (expenses), net(87) 16
 
 1
 46
 (24)
(Loss) income before income tax benefit(87) (78) 3
 (1) 46
 (117)
Less: Income tax benefit
 (29) 
 
 
 (29)
Net (loss) income(87) (49) 3
 (1) 46
 (88)
Less: Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests
 (1) 
 
 
 (1)
Net (loss) income attributable to Mr. Cooper$(87) $(48) $3
 $(1) $46
 $(87)

(1) Issuer activities exclude the activities of its guarantor and non-guarantor subsidiaries, as previously described.
(1)
Issuer activities exclude the activities of its guarantor and non-guarantor subsidiaries, as previously described.


MR. COOPER GROUP INC.
CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1 TO JULY 31, 2018
 Predecessor
 Nationstar 
Issuer(1)
 Guarantor
(Subsidiaries of Issuer)
 Non-Guarantor
(Subsidiaries of Issuer)
 Eliminations Consolidated
Operating Activities           
Net income (loss) attributable to Nationstar$154
 $181
 $12
 $44
 $(237) $154
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash attributable to operating activities:           
(Gain) loss from subsidiaries(181) (56) 
 
 237
 
Net gain on mortgage loans held for sale
 (295) 
 
 
 (295)
Reverse mortgage loan interest income
 (274) 
 
 
 (274)
Gain on sale of assets
 
 
 (9) 
 (9)
MSL related increased obligation
 59
 
 
 
 59
Provision for servicing reserves
 70
 
 
 
 70
Fair value changes and amortization of mortgage servicing rights
 (178) 
 1
 
 (177)
Fair value changes in excess spread financing
 81
 
 
 
 81
Fair value changes in mortgage servicing rights financing liability
 16
 
 
 
 16
Amortization of premiums, net of discount accretion
 11
 
 (3) 
 8
Depreciation and amortization for property and equipment and intangible assets
 26
 
 7
 
 33
Share-based compensation
 16
 
 1
 
 17
Other (gain) loss
 3
 
 
 
 3
Repurchases of forward loans assets out of Ginnie Mae securitizations
 (544) 
 
 
 (544)
Mortgage loans originated and purchased for sale, net of fees
 (12,328) 
 
 
 (12,328)
Sales proceeds and loan payment proceeds for mortgage loans held for sale and held for investment
 13,381
 
 11
 
 13,392
Changes in assets and liabilities:           
Advances and other receivables
 377
 
 
 
 377
Reverse mortgage interests
 1,866
 
 (265) 
 1,601
Other assets9
 (293) (12) 255
 
 (41)
Payables and accrued liabilities27
 128
 
 (4) 
 151
Net cash attributable to operating activities9
 2,247
 
 38
 
 2,294
MR. COOPER GROUP INC.
CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2019
 Successor
 Mr. Cooper 
Issuer(1)
 Guarantor
(Subsidiaries of Issuer)
 Non-Guarantor
(Subsidiaries of Issuer)
 Eliminations Consolidated
Revenues:           
Service related, net$
 $2
 $11
 $208
 $
 $221
Net gain on mortgage loans held for sale
 428
 
 
 
 428
Total revenues
 430
 11
 208
 
 649
Expenses:           
Salaries, wages benefits
 372
 2
 79
 
 453
General and administrative
 344
 2
 136
 
 482
Total expenses
 716
 4
 215
 
 935
Other income (expenses):           
Interest income
 265
 
 31
 
 296
Interest expense(77) (268) 
 (31) 
 (376)
Other income (expenses)
 5
 
 11
 
 16
(Loss) gain from subsidiaries(196) 11
 
 
 185
 
Total other income (expenses), net(273) 13
 
 11
 185
 (64)
(Loss) income before income tax benefit(273) (273) 7
 4
 185
 (350)
Less: Income tax benefit
 (76) 
 
 
 (76)
Net (loss) income(273) (197) 7
 4
 185
 (274)
Less: Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests
 (1) 
 
 
 (1)
Net (loss) income attributable to Mr. Cooper$(273) $(196) $7
 $4
 $185
 $(273)

(1) Issuer activities exclude the activities of its guarantor and non-guarantor subsidiaries, as previously described.
(1)
Issuer activities exclude the activities of its guarantor and non-guarantor subsidiaries, as previously described.


MR. COOPER GROUP INC.
CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1 TO JULY 31, 2018
(Continued)
 Predecessor
 Nationstar 
Issuer(1)
 Guarantor
(Subsidiaries of Issuer)
 Non-Guarantor
(Subsidiaries of Issuer)
 Eliminations Consolidated
Investing Activities           
Property and equipment additions, net of disposals
 (35) 
 (5) 
 (40)
Purchase of forward mortgage servicing rights, net of liabilities incurred
 (127) 
 (7) 
 (134)
Net payment related to acquisition of HECM related receivables
 (1) 
 
 
 (1)
Proceeds on sale of assets
 
 
 13
 
 13
Net cash attributable to investing activities
 (163) 
 1
 
 (162)
Financing Activities           
Decrease in warehouse facilities
 (585)��
 
 
 (585)
Decrease in advance facilities
 (55) 
 (250) 
 (305)
Proceeds from issuance of HECM securitizations
 
 
 759
 
 759
Repayment of HECM securitizations
 
 
 (448) 
 (448)
Proceeds from issuance of participating interest financing in reverse mortgage interests
 208
 
 
 
 208
Repayment of participating interest financing in reverse mortgage interests
 (1,599) 
 
 
 (1,599)
Proceeds from issuance of excess spread financing
 70
 
 
 
 70
Repayment of excess spread financing
 (3) 
 
 
 (3)
Settlement of excess spread financing
 (105) 
 
 
 (105)
Repayment of nonrecourse debt - legacy assets
 
 
 (7) 
 (7)
Repurchase of unsecured senior notes
 (62) 
 
 
 (62)
Surrender of shares relating to stock vesting(9) 
 
 
 
 (9)
Debt financing costs
 (24) 
 
 
 (24)
Dividends to non-controlling interests
 (1) 
 
 
 (1)
Net cash attributable to financing activities(9) (2,156) 
 54
 
 (2,111)
Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash
 (72) 
 93
 
 21
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash - beginning of period
 423
 1
 151
 
 575
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash - end of period$
 $351
 $1
 $244
 $
 $596
MR. COOPER GROUP INC.
CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2019
 Successor
 Mr. Cooper 
Issuer(1)
 Guarantor
(Subsidiaries of Issuer)
 Non-Guarantor
(Subsidiaries of Issuer)
 Eliminations Consolidated
Operating Activities           
Net (loss) income attributable to Mr. Cooper$(273) $(196) $7
 $4
 $185
 $(273)
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash attributable to operating activities:           
Deferred tax benefit
 (76) 
 
 
 (76)
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests
 (1) 
 
 
 (1)
Loss (gain) from subsidiaries196
 (11) 
 
 (185) 
Net gain on mortgage loans held for sale
 (428) 
 
 
 (428)
Interest income on reverse mortgage loan
 (167) 
 
 
 (167)
Provision for servicing reserves
 30
 
 
 
 30
Fair value changes and amortization/accretion of mortgage servicing rights/liabilities
 690
 
 5
 
 695
Fair value changes in excess spread financing
 (71) 
 (3) 
 (74)
Fair value changes in mortgage servicing rights financing liability
 11
 
 
 
 11
Fair value changes in mortgage loans held for investment
 
 
 (3) 
 (3)
Amortization of premiums, net of discount accretion3
 (28) 
 
 
 (25)
Depreciation and amortization for property and equipment and intangible assets
 37
 
 8
 
 45
Share-based compensation
 7
 
 2
 
 9
Repurchases of forward loans assets out of Ginnie Mae securitizations
 (715) 
 
 
 (715)
Mortgage loans originated and purchased for sale, net of fees
 (15,727) 
 
 
 (15,727)
Sales proceeds and loan payment proceeds for mortgage loans held for sale and held for investment
 15,420
 
 9
 
 15,429
Changes in assets and liabilities:           
Advances and other receivables
 249
 
 
 
 249
Reverse mortgage interests
 1,001
 
 55
 
 1,056
Other assets
 (65) (8) (45) 
 (118)
Payables and other liabilities74
 (16) 1
 (28) 
 31
Net cash attributable to operating activities
 (56) 
 4
 
 (52)

(1) Issuer activities exclude the activities of its guarantor and non-guarantor subsidiaries, as previously described.

MR. COOPER GROUP INC.
CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
DECEMBER 31, 2017
 Predecessor
 Nationstar 
Issuer(1)
 
Guarantor
(Subsidiaries of Issuer)
 
Non-Guarantor
(Subsidiaries of Issuer)
 Eliminations Consolidated
Assets           
Cash and cash equivalents$
 $195
 $1
 $19
 $
 $215
Restricted cash
 228
 
 132
 
 360
Mortgage servicing rights
 2,910
 
 31
 
 2,941
Advances and other receivables, net
 1,706
 
 
 
 1,706
Reverse mortgage interests, net
 9,110
 
 874
 
 9,984
Mortgage loans held for sale at fair value
 1,891
 
 
 
 1,891
Mortgage loans held for investment, net
 1
 
 138
 
 139
Property and equipment, net
 102
 
 19
 
 121
Other assets
 585
 182
 779
 (867) 679
Investment in subsidiaries1,846
 522
 
 
 (2,368) 
Total assets$1,846
 $17,250
 $183
 $1,992
 $(3,235) $18,036
            
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity           
Unsecured senior notes, net$
 $1,874
 $
 $
 $
 $1,874
Advance facilities, net
 106
 
 749
 
 855
Warehouse facilities, net
 3,285
 
 
 
 3,285
Payables and accrued liabilities
 1,202
 1
 36
 
 1,239
MSR related liabilities - nonrecourse at fair value
 987
 
 19
 
 1,006
Mortgage servicing liabilities
 41
 
 
 
 41
Other nonrecourse debt, net
 7,167
 
 847
 
 8,014
Payables to affiliates124
 742
 
 1
 (867) 
Total liabilities124
 15,404
 1
 1,652
 (867) 16,314
Total stockholders' equity1,722
 1,846
 182
 340
 (2,368) 1,722
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity$1,846
 $17,250
 $183
 $1,992
 $(3,235) $18,036

(1) Issuer balances exclude the balances of its guarantor and non-guarantor subsidiaries, as previously described.
(1)
Issuer activities exclude the activities of its guarantor and non-guarantor subsidiaries, as previously described.


MR. COOPER GROUP INC.
CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2017
 Predecessor
 Nationstar 
Issuer(1)
 Guarantor
(Subsidiaries of Issuer)
 Non-Guarantor
(Subsidiaries of Issuer)
 Eliminations Consolidated
Revenues:           
Service related, net$
 $181
 $7
 $64
 $
 $252
Net gain on mortgage loans held for sale
 153
 
 1
 
 154
Total revenues
 334
 7
 65
 
 406
Expenses:           
Salaries, wages and benefits
 153
 1
 29
 
 183
General and administrative
 154
 4
 27
 
 185
Total expenses
 307
 5
 56
 
 368
Other income (expenses):           
Interest income
 147
 
 12
 
 159
Interest expense
 (170) 
 (13) 
 (183)
Other expenses
 (3) 
 1
 
 (2)
Gain (loss) from subsidiaries7
 11
 
 
 (18) 
Total other income (expenses), net7
 (15) 
 
 (18) (26)
Income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit)7
 12
 2
 9
 (18)
12
Less: Income tax benefit
 5
 
 
 
 5
Net income (loss)7
 7
 2
 9
 (18) 7
Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests
 
 
 
 
 
Net income (loss) attributable to Nationstar$7
 $7
 $2
 $9
 $(18) $7
MR. COOPER GROUP INC.
CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2019
(Continued)
 Successor
 Mr. Cooper 
Issuer(1)
 Guarantor
(Subsidiaries of Issuer)
 Non-Guarantor
(Subsidiaries of Issuer)
 Eliminations Consolidated
Investing Activities           
Acquisition, net of cash acquired
 (85) 
 
 
 (85)
Property and equipment additions, net of disposals
 (20) 
 (7) 
 (27)
Purchase of forward mortgage servicing rights, net of liabilities incurred
 (409) 
 
 
 (409)
Proceeds on sale of forward and reverse mortgage servicing rights
 279
 
 
 
 279
Net cash attributable to investing activities
 (235) 
 (7) 
 (242)
Financing Activities           
Increase in warehouse facilities
 1,173
 
 
 
 1,173
Decrease in advance facilities
 (13) 
 (27) 
 (40)
Repayment of notes payable
 (294) 
 
 
 (294)
Proceeds from issuance of HECM securitizations
 
 
 398
 
 398
Proceeds from sale of HECM securitizations
 
 
 20
 
 20
Repayment of HECM securitizations
 
 
 (434) 
 (434)
Proceeds from issuance of participating interest financing in reverse mortgage interests
 156
 
 
 
 156
Repayment of participating interest financing in reverse mortgage interests
 (1,004) 
 
 
 (1,004)
Proceeds from issuance of excess spread financing
 437
 
 
 
 437
Repayment of excess spread financing
 (12) 
 
 
 (12)
Settlement of excess spread financing
 (107) 
 
 
 (107)
Repayment of nonrecourse debt - legacy assets
 
 
 (6) 
 (6)
Repayment of finance lease liability
 (2) 
 
 
 (2)
Surrender of shares relating to stock vesting
 (2) 
 
 
 (2)
Debt financing costs
 (1) 
 
 
 (1)
Net cash attributable to financing activities
 331
 
 (49) 
 282
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash
 40
 
 (52) 
 (12)
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash - beginning of period
 379
 1
 181
 
 561
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash - end of period$
 $419
 $1
 $129
 $
 $549

(1) Issuer activities exclude the activities of its guarantor and non-guarantor subsidiaries, as previously described.

MR. COOPER GROUP INC.
CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2017
 Predecessor
 Nationstar 
Issuer(1)
 Guarantor
(Subsidiaries of Issuer)
 Non-Guarantor
(Subsidiaries of Issuer)
 Eliminations Consolidated
Revenues:           
Service related, net$
 $497
 $21
 $230
 $
 $748
Net gain on mortgage loans held for sale
 464
 
 1
 
 465
Total Revenues
 961
 21
 231
 
 1,213
Expenses:           
Salaries, wages and benefits
 451
 3
 103
 
 557
General and administrative
 435
 10
 102
 
 547
Total expenses
 886
 13
 205
 
 1,104
Other income (expenses):           
Interest income
 398
 
 39
 
 437
Interest expense
 (522) 
 (42) 
 (564)
Other expense
 (5) 
 9
 
 4
Gain (loss) from subsidiaries(11) 40
 
 
 (29) 
Total other income (expenses), net(11) (89) 
 6
 (29) (123)
Income (loss) before taxes(11) (14) 8
 32
 (29) (14)
Income tax benefit
 (4) 
 
 
 (4)
Net income (loss)(11) (10) 8
 32
 (29) (10)
Less: net income attributable to non-controlling interests
 1
 
 
 
 1
Net income (loss) attributable to Nationstar$(11) $(11) $8
 $32
 $(29) $(11)

(1) Issuer activities exclude the activities of its guarantor and non-guarantor subsidiaries, as previously described.
(1)
Issuer activities exclude the activities of its guarantor and non-guarantor subsidiaries, as previously described.


MR. COOPER GROUP INC.
CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2017
  Predecessor
  Nationstar 
Issuer(1)
 Guarantor
(Subsidiaries of Issuer)
 Non-Guarantor
(Subsidiaries of Issuer)
 Eliminations Consolidated
Operating Activities            
Net income (loss) attributable to Nationstar $(11) $(11) $8
 $32
 $(29) $(11)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash attributable to operating activities:            
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests 
 1
 
 
 
 1
(Gain) loss from subsidiaries 11
 (40) 
 
 29
 
Net gain on mortgage loans held for sale 
 (464) 
 (1) 
 (465)
Reverse mortgage loan interest income 
 (370) 
 
 
 (370)
(Gain) loss on sale of assets 
 1
 
 (9) 
 (8)
Provision for servicing reserves 
 97
 
 
 
 97
Fair value changes and amortization of mortgage servicing rights 
 362
 
 
 
 362
Fair value changes in excess spread financing 
 2
 
 (2) 
 
Fair value changes in mortgage servicing rights financing liability 
 (7) 
 
 
 (7)
Amortization of premiums, net of discount accretion 
 55
 
 8
 
 63
Depreciation and amortization for property and equipment and intangible assets 
 33
 
 11
 
 44
Share-based compensation 
 9
 
 4
 
 13
Other loss 
 5
 
 
 
 5
Repurchases of forward loans assets out of Ginnie Mae securitizations 
 (943) 
 
 
 (943)
Mortgage loans originated and purchased for sale, net of fees 
 (14,002) 
 
 
 (14,002)
Sale proceeds and loan payment proceeds for mortgage loans held for sale and held for investment 
 15,459
 
 13
 
 15,472
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation 
 (1) 
 
 
 (1)
Changes in assets and liabilities:           

Advances and other receivables 
 71
 
 
 
 71
Reverse mortgage interests 
 1,451
 
 (225) 
 1,226
Other assets 4
 (99) (9) 87
 
 (17)
Payables and accrued liabilities 
 (273) 
 (11) 
 (284)
Net cash attributable to operating activities 4
 1,336
 (1) (93) 
 1,246
MR. COOPER GROUP INC.
CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
DECEMBER 31, 2018
 Successor
 Mr. Cooper 
Issuer(1)
 
Guarantor
(Subsidiaries of Issuer)
 
Non-Guarantor
(Subsidiaries of Issuer)
 Eliminations Consolidated
Assets           
Cash and cash equivalents$
 $193
 $1
 $48
 $
 $242
Restricted cash
 186
 
 133
 
 319
Mortgage servicing rights
 3,644
 
 32
 
 3,676
Advances and other receivables, net
 1,194
 
 
 
 1,194
Reverse mortgage interests, net
 6,770
 
 1,164
 
 7,934
Mortgage loans held for sale at fair value
 1,631
 
 
 
 1,631
Mortgage loans held for investment at fair value
 1
 
 118
 
 119
Property and equipment, net
 84
 
 12
 
 96
Deferred tax asset, net973
 
 
 (6) 
 967
Other assets
 660
 202
 621
 (688) 795
Investment in subsidiaries2,820
 601
 
 
 (3,421) 
Total assets$3,793
 $14,964
 $203
 $2,122
 $(4,109) $16,973
            
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity           
Unsecured senior notes, net$1,660
 $799
 $
 $
 $
 $2,459
Advance facilities, net
 90
 
 505
 
 595
Warehouse facilities, net
 2,349
 
 
 
 2,349
Payables and other liabilities49
 1,413
 1
 80
 
 1,543
MSR related liabilities - nonrecourse at fair value
 1,197
 
 19
 
 1,216
Mortgage servicing liabilities
 71
 
 
 
 71
Other nonrecourse debt, net
 5,676
 
 1,119
 
 6,795
Payables to affiliates139
 549
 
 
 (688) 
Total liabilities1,848
 12,144
 1
 1,723
 (688) 15,028
Total stockholders’ equity1,945
 2,820
 202
 399
 (3,421) 1,945
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$3,793
 $14,964
 $203
 $2,122
 $(4,109) $16,973

(1)
Issuer balances exclude the balances of its guarantor and non-guarantor subsidiaries, as previously described.
(1) Issuer activities exclude the activities of its guarantor and non-guarantor subsidiaries, as previously described.

MR. COOPER GROUP INC.
CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2017
(Continued)
  Predecessor
  Nationstar 
Issuer(1)
 Guarantor
(Subsidiaries of Issuer)
 Non-Guarantor
(Subsidiaries of Issuer)
 Eliminations Consolidated
Investing Activities            
Property and equipment additions, net of disposals 
 (31) 
 (3) 
 (34)
Purchase of forward mortgage servicing rights, net of liabilities incurred 
 (22) 
 (6) 
 (28)
Net proceeds from acquisition of reverse mortgage servicing portfolio and HECM related receivables 
 16
 
 
 
 16
Proceeds on sale of forward and reverse mortgage servicing rights 
 25
 
 
 
 25
Proceeds on sale of assets 
 16
 
 
 
 16
Net cash attributable to investing activities 
 4
 
 (9) 
 (5)
Financing Activities            
Increase in warehouse facilities 
 351
 
 
 
 351
Decrease in advance facilities 
 (93) 
 (205) 
 (298)
Proceeds from issuance of HECM securitizations 
 (1) 
 707
 
 706
Repayment of HECM securitizations 
 
 
 (484) 
 (484)
Proceeds from issuance of participating interest financing in reverse mortgage interests 
 437
 
 
 
 437
Repayment of participating interest financing in reverse mortgage interests 
 (1,928) 
 
 
 (1,928)
Repayment of excess spread financing 
 (9) 
 
 
 (9)
Settlement of excess spread financing 
 (159) 
 
 
 (159)
Repayment of nonrecourse debt - legacy assets 
 
 
 (12) 
 (12)
Repurchase of unsecured senior notes 
 (122) 
 
 
 (122)
Surrender of shares relating to stock vesting (4) 
 
 
 
 (4)
Debt financing costs 
 (11) 
 
 
 (11)
Dividends to non-controlling interests 
 (5) 
 
 
 (5)
Net cash attributable to financing activities (4) (1,540) 
 6
 
 (1,538)
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash 
 (200) (1) (96) 
 (297)
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash - beginning of period 
 612
 2
 263
 
 877
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash - end of period $
 $412
 $1
 $167
 $
 $580
MR. COOPER GROUP INC.
CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2018
 Predecessor
 Nationstar 
Issuer(1)
 Guarantor
(Subsidiaries of Issuer)
 Non-Guarantor
(Subsidiaries of Issuer)
 Eliminations Consolidated
Revenues:           
Service related, net$
 $247
 $7
 $63
 $
 $317
Net gain on mortgage loans held for sale
 127
 
 
 
 127
Total Revenues
 374
 7
 63
 
 444
Expenses:           
Salaries, wages and benefits
 149
 1
 27
 
 177
General and administrative
 134
 
 28
 
 162
Total expenses
 283
 1
 55
 
 339
Other income (expenses):           
Interest income
 127
 
 13
 
 140
Interest expense
 (153) 
 (11) 
 (164)
Other expense
 (3) 
 1
 
 (2)
Gain (loss) from subsidiaries58
 18
 
 
 (76) 
Total other income (expenses), net58
 (11) 
 3
 (76) (26)
Income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit)58
 80
 6
 11
 (76) 79
Less: Income tax expense (benefit)
 22
 
 (1) 
 21
Net income (loss)58
 58
 6
 12
 (76) 58
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests
 
 
 
 
 
Net income (loss) attributable to Nationstar$58
 $58
 $6
 $12
 $(76) $58

(1)
Issuer activities exclude the activities of its guarantor and non-guarantor subsidiaries, as previously described.

MR. COOPER GROUP INC.
CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2018
 Predecessor
 Nationstar 
Issuer(1)
 Guarantor
(Subsidiaries of Issuer)
 Non-Guarantor
(Subsidiaries of Issuer)
 Eliminations Consolidated
Revenues:           
Service related, net$
 $637
 $13
 $131
 $
 $781
Net gain on mortgage loans held for sale
 251
 
 
 
 251
Total Revenues
 888
 13
 131
 
 1,032
Expenses:           
Salaries, wages and benefits
 301
 2
 54
 
 357
General and administrative
 290
 1
 55
 
 346
Total expenses
 591
 3
 109
 
 703
Other income (expenses):           
Interest income
 258
 
 27
 
 285
Interest expense
 (315) 
 (20) 
 (335)
Other expense
 (4) 
 10
 
 6
Gain (loss) from subsidiaries218
 50
 
 
 (268) 
Total other income (expenses), net218
 (11) 
 17
 (268) (44)
Income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit)218
 286
 10
 39
 (268) 285
Less: Income tax expense (benefit)
 68
 
 (1) 
 67
Net income (loss)218
 218
 10
 40
 (268) 218
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests
 
 
 
 
 
Net income (loss) attributable to Nationstar$218
 $218
 $10
 $40
 $(268) $218

(1)
Issuer activities exclude the activities of its guarantor and non-guarantor subsidiaries, as previously described.


(1) Issuer activities exclude the activities of its guarantor and non-guarantor subsidiaries, as previously described.
MR. COOPER GROUP INC.
CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2018
 Predecessor
 Nationstar 
Issuer(1)
 Guarantor
(Subsidiaries of Issuer)
 Non-Guarantor
(Subsidiaries of Issuer)
 Eliminations Consolidated
Operating Activities           
Net income (loss) attributable to Nationstar$218
 $218
 $10
 $40
 $(268) $218
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash attributable to operating activities:           
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)
 41
 
 (1) 
 40
(Gain) loss from subsidiaries(218) (50) 
 
 268
 
Net gain on mortgage loans held for sale
 (251) 
 
 
 (251)
Interest income on reverse mortgage loan
 (237) 
 
 
 (237)
Gain on sale of assets
 
 
 (9) 
 (9)
Provision for servicing reserves
 54
 
 
 
 54
Fair value changes and amortization/accretion of mortgage servicing rights/liabilities
 (155) 
 
 
 (155)
Fair value changes in excess spread financing
 73
 
 1
 
 74
Fair value changes in mortgage servicing rights financing liability
 6
 
 
 
 6
Amortization of premiums, net of discount accretion
 9
 
 (3) 
 6
Depreciation and amortization for property and equipment and intangible assets
 23
 
 6
 
 29
Share-based compensation
 7
 
 1
 
 8
Repurchases of forward loans assets out of Ginnie Mae securitizations
 (475) 
 
 
 (475)
Mortgage loans originated and purchased for sale, net of fees
 (10,639) 
 
 
 (10,639)
Sale proceeds and loan payment proceeds for mortgage loans held for sale and held for investment
 11,490
 
 10
 
 11,500
Changes in assets and liabilities:          

Advances and other receivables
 355
 
 
 
 355
Reverse mortgage interests
 1,314
 
 12
 
 1,326
Other assets6
 (188) (10) 202
 
 10
Payables and other liabilities
 13
 
 (4) 
 9
Net cash attributable to operating activities6
 1,608
 
 255
 
 1,869

(1)
Issuer activities exclude the activities of its guarantor and non-guarantor subsidiaries, as previously described.

MR. COOPER GROUP INC.
CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2018
(Continued)
 Predecessor
 Nationstar 
Issuer(1)
 Guarantor
(Subsidiaries of Issuer)
 Non-Guarantor
(Subsidiaries of Issuer)
 Eliminations Consolidated
Investing Activities           
Property and equipment additions, net of disposals
 (27) 
 (4) 
 (31)
Purchase of forward mortgage servicing rights, net of liabilities incurred
 (117) 
 (6) 
 (123)
Net payment related to acquisition of HECM related receivables
 (1) 
 
 
 (1)
Proceeds on sale of assets
 
 
 13
 
 13
Net cash attributable to investing activities
 (145) 
 3
 
 (142)
Financing Activities           
Increase in warehouse facilities
 (199) 
 
 
 (199)
Decrease in advance facilities
 (57) 
 (282) 
 (339)
Proceeds from issuance of HECM securitizations
 
 
 443
 
 443
Repayment of HECM securitizations
 
 
 (423) 
 (423)
Proceeds from issuance of participating interest financing in reverse mortgage interests
 184
 
 
 
 184
Repayment of participating interest financing in reverse mortgage interests
 (1,368) 
 
 
 (1,368)
Repayment of excess spread financing
 (2) 
 
 
 (2)
Settlement of excess spread financing
 (91) 
 
 
 (91)
Proceeds from issuance of excess spread financing
 70
 
 
 
 70
Repayment of nonrecourse debt - legacy assets
 
 
 (6) 
 (6)
Repurchase of unsecured senior notes
 (62) 
 
 
 (62)
Surrender of shares relating to stock vesting(6) 
 
 
 
 (6)
Debt financing costs
 (7) 
 
 
 (7)
Dividends to non-controlling interests
 (1) 
 
 
 (1)
Net cash attributable to financing activities(6) (1,533) 
 (268) 
 (1,807)
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash
 (70) 
 (10) 
 (80)
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash - beginning of period
 423
 1
 151
 
 575
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash - end of period$
 $353
 $1
 $141
 $
 $495

(1)
Issuer activities exclude the activities of its guarantor and non-guarantor subsidiaries, as previously described.



21. Transactions with Affiliates

Nationstar previously entered into arrangements with Fortress Investment Group ("Fortress"(“Fortress”), its subsidiaries managed funds, or affiliates for purposes of financing the Company'sCompany’s MSR acquisitions and performing services as a subservicer. Prior to the Merger with Nationstar on July 31, 2018, an affiliate of Fortress held a majority of the outstanding common shares of the Predecessor. Subsequent to the Merger, Fortress is no longer an affiliate of the Company. Refer to Note 3,2, Acquisitions, for additional information. The following summarizes the PredecessorPredecessor’s transactions with affiliates of Fortress prior to the Merger on July, 31 2018 Merger.2018.

New Residential Investment Corp. ("New Residential")
Excess Spread Financing
The Predecessor has entered into several agreements with certain entities managed by New Residential, in which New Residential and/or certain funds managed by Fortress own an interest (each a "New“New Residential Entity"Entity”). The Predecessor sold to the related New Residential Entity the right to receive a portion of the excess cash flow generated from certain acquired MSRs after a receipt of a fixed base servicing fee per loan. The Predecessor, as the servicer of the loans, retains all ancillary revenues and the remaining portion of the excess cash flow after payment of the fixed base servicing fee and also provides all advancing functions for the portfolio. The related New Residential Entity does not have prior or ongoing obligations associated with these MSR portfolios. Should the Company refinance any loan in such portfolios, subject to certain limitations, the Company will be required to transfer the new loan or a replacement loan of similar economic characteristics into the portfolios. The new or replacement loan will be governed by the same terms set forth in the agreements described above.

The fair value of the outstanding liability related to these agreements was $857 at December 31, 2017. For the one month ended July 31, 2018 and three months ended September 30, 2017, the fees paid to New Residential entity by the Predecessor totaled $17 and $59, respectively. The fees paid to New Residential Entity by the Predecessor totaled $122$52 and $186$105 during the seventhree and six months ended July 31,June 30, 2018, and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively, which arewere recorded as a reduction to servicing fee revenue, net.

Mortgage Servicing Rights Financing
From December 2013 through June 2014, the Predecessor entered into agreements to sell a contractually specified base fee component of certain MSRs and servicing advances under specified terms to a joint venture capitalized by New Residential and certain unaffiliated third-parties. The Company continues to be the named servicer, and, for accounting purposes, ownership of the mortgage servicing rights continues to reside with the Company. Accordingly, the Company accounts for the MSRs and the related MSRs financing liability on its consolidated balance sheets. The Company will continue to sell future servicing advances to New Residential.

The fair value of the outstanding liability related to the sale agreement was $10 at December 31, 2017. The Predecessor did not enter into any additional supplemental agreements with these affiliates in 2018 and 2017.2018.

Subservicing and Servicing
In January 2017, the Predecessor entered into a subservicing agreement with a subsidiary of New Residential. The boarding of loans related to this subservicing agreement was completed during the fourth quarter of 2017, with the Predecessor boarding a total UPB of $105 billion. The Predecessor earned $6$18 and $10$37 of subservicing fees and other subservicing revenues during the one month ended July 31, 2018three and threesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017, respectively, and $43 and $15 during the seven months ended July 31, 2018, and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively.

In May 2014, the Predecessor entered into a servicing arrangement with New Residential whereby the Predecessor will serviceservices residential mortgage loans acquired by New Residential and/or its various affiliates and trust entities. For the one month ended July 31, 2018three and threesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2018, the Predecessor recognized $1approximately $2 and $11, respectively, and $3 and $20 during the seven months ended July 31, 2018 and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively, related to these service arrangements.

22. Subsequent Events

On November 5, 2018, Nationstar Mortgage LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into a Unit Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with Pacific Union Financial, LLC, a California limited liability company (“Pacific Union”). The Purchase Agreement provides that, upon and subject to the satisfaction or waiver of the conditions in the Purchase Agreement, the Company will acquire all the issued and outstanding limited liability units of Pacific Union.arrangements, respectively.



CAUTIONS REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. federal securities laws. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, projections, strategies, core initiatives, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements, which are not statements of historical facts. When used in this discussion, the words "anticipate," "appears," "believe," "foresee," "intend," "should," "expect," "estimate," "project," "plan," "may," "could," "will," "are likely"“anticipate,” “appears,” “believe,” “foresee,” “intend,” “should,” “expect,” “estimate,” “project,” “plan,” “may,” “could,” “will,” “are likely” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements involve predictions of our future financial condition, performance, plans and strategies and are thus dependent on a number of factors including, without limitation, assumptions and data that may be imprecise or incorrect. Specific factors that may impact performance or other predictions of future actions have, in many but not all cases, been identified in connection with specific forward-looking statements. As with any projection or forecast, forward-looking statements are inherently susceptible to uncertainty and changes in circumstances, and we are under no obligation to, and express disclaim any obligation, to update or alter our forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

A number of important factors exist that could cause future results to differ materially from historical performance and these forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such a difference include, but are not limited to:

our ability to maintain or grow the size of our servicing portfolio;
our ability to maintain or grow our originations volume;volume and profitability;
our ability to recapture voluntary prepayments related to our existing servicing portfolio;
our shift in the mix of our servicing portfolio to subservicing, which is highly concentrated;
delays in our ability to collect or be reimbursed for servicing advances;
our ability to obtain sufficient liquidity and capital to operate our business;
changes in prevailing interest rates;
our ability to finance and recover costs of our reverse servicing operations;
our ability to successfully implement our strategic initiatives;
our ability to realize anticipated benefits of the Merger and other acquisitions, including Assurant;Pacific Union, AMS, and Seterus;
our ability to use net operating loss carryforwards and other tax attributes;
changes in our business relationships or changes in servicing guidelines with Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and Ginnie Mae;
Xome'sXome’s ability to compete in highly competitive markets;
our ability to pay down debt;
our ability to manage legal and regulatory examinations and enforcement investigations and proceedings, compliance requirements and related costs;
our ability to prevent cyber intrusions and mitigate cyber risks; and
loss of our licenses.ability to maintain our licenses and other regulatory approvals.

These factors should not be considered exhaustive and should be read with the other cautionary statements that are included or incorporated by reference. All of thethese factors are difficult to predict, contain uncertainties that may materially affect actual results and may be beyond our control. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for our management to predict all such factors or to assess the effect of each such new factor on our business. Although we believe that the assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements contained herein are reasonable, any of the assumptions could be inaccurate, and any of these statements included herein may prove to be inaccurate. Given the significant uncertainties inherent in the forward-looking statements included herein, the inclusion of such information should not be regarded as a representation by us or any other person that the results or conditions described in such statements or our objectives and plans will be achieved. Please refer to Item 1A, Risk Factors, and Item 7, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, included in this report and in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20172018 for further information on these and other risk factors affecting us.


Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Management'sManagement’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations ("(“MD&A"&A”) should be read in conjunction with the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements and in conjunction with Predecessor'sour Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017.2018. The following discussion contains, in addition to the historical information, forward-looking statements that include risks, assumptions and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by such statements.

“Predecessor” and “Successor” in the MD&A relates to Nationstar and Mr. Cooper, respectively. The financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 reflect the results of the Predecessor. The financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 reflect the results of the Successor. The financial results in each case are presented under GAAP.

Dollar amounts are reported in millions, except per share data and other key metrics, unless otherwise noted.

OVERVIEW
Overview

On July 31, 2018, WMIH acquired Nationstar. Prior to the acquisition, WMIH had limited operations other than its reinsurance business which is being operated in runoff mode. With the acquisition, WMIH became an integratedWe are a leading servicer and originator of residential mortgage loans, and a provider of transaction basedreal estate services for residential mortgagesthrough our Xome subsidiary. Our purpose is to keep the dream of homeownership alive, and one of the largest residential loan servicers in the United States. On October 10, 2018, WMIH changed its name to "Mr. Cooper Group Inc." and its ticker symbol to "COOP."

Our operations are conducted through three segments: Servicing, Originations and Xome. Our Servicing segment performs activities for originated and purchased loans and actswe do this as a subservicer for certain clients that ownservicer by helping mortgage borrowers manage what is typically their largest financial asset, and by helping our investors maximize the underlyingreturns from their portfolios of residential mortgages. We have a track record of significant growth, having expanded our servicing rights. Our Originations segment originates, purchasesportfolio from $10 billion in 2009 to $644 billion as of June 30, 2019. We believe this track record reflects our strong operating capabilities, which include a proprietary low-cost servicing platform, strong loss mitigation skills, a commitment to compliance, a customer-centric culture, a demonstrated ability to retain customers, growing origination capabilities, and sells mortgage loans. Our Servicingsignificant investment in technology. More information on the company is available at investors.mrcoopergroup.com. Information contained on our websites is not, and Originations segments principally operate through our Mr. Cooper® trade name. Our Xome segment offers technology and data enhanced solutionsshould not be deemed to home buyers, home sellers, real estate professionals and companies engaged in the servicing and originationbe, a part of mortgage loans.this report.

Our success depends on working with customers, investorsstrategy to position the company for continued, sustainable long-term growth includes initiatives to improve profitability and GSEs to deliver quality services and solutions that foster and preserve home ownership. We continue to demonstrate our emergence as a leader instrengthen the residential mortgage marketplace not only through the expansion of our serviced portfolios, but also through our customer-first focus.

Our Servicing segment serviced 3.2 million customers with an outstanding UPB of $514 billion as of September 30, 2018. Our Originations segment continues to grow in our correspondent and direct-to-consumer channels through an increased focus on new customers and purchase transactions. The Originations segment also continues to expand product offerings to attract existing and new customers. Xome continues to win third-party business. With the acquisition of Assurant Mortgage Solutions Group ("Assurant") in August 2018, Xome significantly increased its third party customer base which generated 56% of Xome's total revenues for the two months ended September 30, 2018.

Reverse Stock Split

On October 10, 2018, we completed our previously-announced 1-for-12 reverse stock split. The reverse stock split reduced the shares of our common stock outstanding from approximately 1,089,738,735 shares to approximately 90,811,562 shares. In addition, the reverse stock split reduced the total authorized shares of our common stock from 3,500,000,000 to 300,000,000 and increased the par value of each share of common stock from $0.00001 per share to $0.01 per share. All issued and outstanding share and per share amounts in this quarterly report have been adjusted to reflect the reverse stock split for the successor period presented.

Third Quarter 2018 Highlights

Major highlights for the Successor period of the two months ended September 30, 2018balance sheet. Key strategic initiatives include the following:

Boarded $30,182 UPB comprised of $9,389 UPB of forward MSRIntegrate our recent acquisitions, which include Assurant Mortgage Solutions, Pacific Union, and $20,793 UPB of subservicingSeterus;
Provided 9,546 solutions to our mortgage servicing customers, reflecting our continued commitment to foster and preserve homeownership
Improved delinquency rate, measured as loans that are 60 or more days behind in payment, to 2.5%, the lowest in our history
Funded 15,459 loans totaling $3,459 which included $1,721 related to retaining customers inComplete Project Titan, our servicing portfoliotransformation initiative, which consists of a series of interrelated technology initiatives designed to streamline processes, improve customer and team member experiences, and drive efficiency;
Achieved recaptureIdentify additional opportunities throughout the organization to drive greater efficiency;
Strengthen our balance sheet and reduce leverage;
Manage the interest rate risk associated with holding MSRs on balance sheet by providing existing customers with attractive refinance options, growing the size and improving the profitability of 22.8%
Sold 1,730 properties and completed $276,937our Origination segment (whose results are typically counter-cyclical to those of Xome service orders

Liquidity and Capital Resources
We recorded cash and cash equivalents on hand of $198 and total stockholders' equity of $2,078 as of September 30, 2018. During the two months ended September 30, 2018, operating activities provided cash totaling $176. We continue to maintain a capital position with ratios exceeding current regulatory guidelines and believe we have sufficient liquidity to conduct our business. We closely monitor our liquidity position and ongoing funding requirements and regularly monitor and project cash flows to minimize liquidity risk.

In recent years, we have pursued a capital-light strategy, includingServicing segment), expanding the sale of advances, excess financing and the expansionsize of our subservicing portfolio. The execution on this strategy has allowed usportfolio through value-added partnerships with MSR owners, and by utilizing excess spread facilities to add incremental marginpass through a portion of the interest rate risk to servicingcapital partners; and
Maintain strong relationships with limited capital investment. The combination of subservicing, as well as the continuing improvement in portfolio performance, is expected to raise our return on equityagencies, investors, regulators, and assetsother counterparties and deliver improving cash flows.a strong reputation for compliance and customer service.

Our operating cash flow is primarily impacted by the receipt of servicing fees, changes in our servicing advance balances, the level of new loan production and the timing of sales and securitizations of forward and reverse mortgage loans. To the extent we sell MSRs, we accelerate the recovery of the related advances. Operating efficiencies have served to mitigate and limit losses incurred in the servicing of our portfolios, and responsive cost containment measures have allowed us to quickly adjust cost structures with changes in revenue volumes.

We have sufficient borrowing capacity to support our operations. As of September 30, 2018, total available borrowing capacity is $7,615, of which $4,131 is unused.

On July 13, 2018, Merger Sub issued $950 aggregate principal amount of the 8.125% Notes due 2023 and $750 aggregate principal amount of the 9.125% Notes due 2026. The proceeds from the New Notes were used, together with the proceeds from the issuance of WMIH’s common stock and WMIH’s cash and restricted cash on hand, to consummate the Merger with Nationstar and the refinancing of certain Nationstar’s existing debt and to pay related fees and expenses. At the consummation of the acquisition, Merger Sub merged with and into Nationstar with Nationstar assuming the obligations under the New Notes.










RESULTS OF OPERATIONSResults of Operations

Basis of Presentation
Table 1. Consolidated Operations
 Successor  Predecessor    
 Three Months Ended June 30, 2019  Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 $ Change % Change
Revenues - operational$630
  $425
 $205
 48 %
Revenues - Mark-to-market(231)  19
 (250) (1,316)%
Total revenues399
  444
 (45) (10)%
Expenses492
  339
 153
 45 %
Other income (expenses), net(24)  (26) 2
 (8)%
(Loss) income before income tax (benefit) expense(117)  79
 (196) (248)%
Less: Income tax (benefit) expense(29)  21
 (50) (238)%
Net (loss) income(88)  58
 (146) (252)%
Less: Net (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interests(1)  
 (1) (100)%
Net (loss) income attributable to Successor/Predecessor$(87)  $58
 $(145) (250)%

“Predecessor” financial information in the MD&A relates to Nationstar, and “Successor” relates to Mr. Cooper.”

The below presentation discusses the resultsWe incurred a total loss before income tax of the Company for$117 during the three and nine months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2018 compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017. The financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 reflect the results of2019 whereas the Predecessor entity for that time period. With respectgenerated total income before income tax of $79 during the same period in 2018. The net loss in 2019 was primarily due to the threeunfavorable mark-to-market (“MTM”) of $231 driven by declining interest rates when compared with a favorable MTM of $19 in 2018. Both operational revenue and nine months ended September 30, 2018, the Company has separately provided the financial results of the Predecessor for the period from July 1, 2018 through July 31, 2018, and the period from January 1, 2018 through July 31, 2018, and the financial results of the Successor for the period from August 1, 2018 through September 30, 2018, which,expenses increased in each case, are presented under GAAP.

The below presentation also includes a “Combined” column that combines the Predecessor and Successor results referenced above with respect to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018. Although the separate financial results of the Predecessor and Successor for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, the one month and seven months ended July 31, 2018 and the two months ended September 31, 2018 are presented under GAAP, the results reported in the “Combined” column reflect non-GAAP financial measures, as a different basis of accounting was used with respect to the financial results for the Predecessor as compared to the financial results of the Successor. The Company has not provided a reconciliation of the financial metrics reflected under the “Combined” column as such reconciliation cannot be provided without unreasonable effort2019 as a result of this accounting variance.the acquisitions of Pacific Union and Seterus in February 2019 and Xome’s acquisition of AMS in August 2018.

The Company believes that non-GAAP financial measures should be considered in addition to, and not a substitute for, financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP. The Company presents non-GAAP financial measures in reporting its financial results to provide additional and supplemental disclosure to evaluate operating results. In particular, the Company believes that providing this “Combined” information is useful as a supplement to its standard GAAP financial presentation as it significantly enhances the period-over-period comparability of the Company’s financial results. In addition, management of the Company uses this “Combined” presentation to evaluate the Company’s ongoing operations and for internal planning and forecasting purposes.


Consolidated and Segment Results

Three Months Ended September 30, 2018 Compared to the Three Months Ended September 30, 2017
 Successor  Predecessor   Predecessor    
Table 1. Consolidated OperationsFor the Period August 1 - September 30, 2018  For the Period July 1 - July 31, 2018 
Combined(2)
 Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 $ Change % Change
       
Revenues - operational(1)
$318
  $139
 $457
 $450
 $7
 2 %
Revenues - Mark-to-market(1)
24
  25
 49
 (44) 93
 (211)%
Total revenues342
  164
 506
 406
 100
 25 %
Expenses275
  242
 517
 368
 149
 40 %
Other income (expenses), net(26)  (5) (31) (26) (5) 19 %
Income (loss) before income tax expense41
  (83) (42) 12
 (54) (450)%
Less: Income tax (benefit) expense(979)  (19) (998) 5
 (1,003) (20,060)%
Net income (loss)1,020
  (64) 956
 7
 949
 13,557 %
Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests
  
 
 
 
  %
Net income (loss) attributable to Mr. Cooper Group Inc.$1,020
  $(64) $956
 $7
 $949
 13,557 %
             
Effective tax rate(3)
(2,377.1)%  23.1%   37.1%    
             
Income (loss) before income tax expense by operating and non-operating segments:            
Servicing$88
  $(23) $65
 $15
 $50
 333 %
Originations21
  11
 32
 45
 (13) (29)%
Xome1
  3
 4
 11
 (7) (64)%
Corporate and other(69)  (74) (143) (59) (84) 142 %
Consolidated income (loss) before income tax expense$41
  $(83) $(42) $12
 $(54) (450)%
Table 1.1 Consolidated Operations
 Successor  Predecessor    
 Six Months Ended June 30, 2019  Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 $ Change % Change
Revenues - operational$1,173
  $861
 $312
 36 %
Revenues - Mark-to-market(524)  171
 (695) (406)%
Total revenues649
  1,032
 (383) (37)%
Expenses935
  703
 232
 33 %
Other income (expenses), net(64)  (44) (20) 45 %
(Loss) income before income tax (benefit) expense(350)  285
 (635) (223)%
Less: Income tax (benefit) expense(76)  67
 (143) (213)%
Net (loss) income(274)  218
 (492) (226)%
Less: Net (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interests(1)  
 (1) (100)%
Net (loss) income attributable to Successor/Predecessor$(273)  $218
 $(491) (225)%

(1) InWe incurred a total loss before income tax of $350 during the fourth quarter of 2017,six months ended June 30, 2019 whereas the Predecessor reevaluated presentation of adjustments related to certain GNMA early buyout activities and reclassified $4 from operational revenues to mark-to-market revenues in the three months ended September 30, 2017. Net income was not affected by this reclassification adjustment.
(2) Refer to Basis of Presentation section for discussion on presentation of combined results.
(3) Effective tax rate is calculated using whole numbers.

During the three months ended September 30, 2018, on a combined basis,generated total income before income tax decreasedexpense of $285 during the same period in 2018. The net loss in 2019 was primarily due to unfavorable MTM of $524 driven by declining interest rates when compared with a favorable MTM of $171 in 2018. Consolidated operational revenue and expenses increased during the six months ended June 30, 2019 compared to the same period in 2017 due to higher expenses. On a combined basis, consolidated expenses increased2018 largely driven by the acquisitions of Pacific Union and Seterus in February 2019, as well as Xome’s acquisition of AMS in August 2018.


Total other income (expenses), net, declined during the threesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20182019 compared to the same period in 2017 primarily due to expenses related to the Nationstar acquisition and Xome's acquisition of Assurant in August 2018 and a change in estimate charge recorded for our reverse MSL.

On a combined basis, total revenues primarily driven by favorable MTM revenue adjustments associated with the rising interest rate environment. Operational revenue increased due to an increase in subservicing volume in Servicing.

Consolidated other income (expenses), net, on a combined basis, increased during the three months ended September 30, 2018 compared to the same period in 2017.2018. The increasedecline was primarily due to an increase in interest expense in our Corporate segment in 20182019 as a result of a higher debt balance and higher interest rates related to new unsecured senior notes.

On a combined basis, we
Table 2. Provision for Income Taxes
 Successor  Predecessor    
 Three Months Ended June 30, 2019  Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 $ Change % Change
Income tax (benefit) expense$(29)  $21
 $(50) (238)%
         
Effective tax rate(1)
24.6%  26.5%    

(1)
Effective tax rate is calculated using whole numbers.

We had an income tax benefit for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2018.2019. For the same period ended in 2017, we2018, the Predecessor had an income tax expense. The effective tax ratesrate for the month ended July 31, 2018 and the twothree months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2018 were 23.1% and (2,377.1)%, respectively,2019 was 24.6% as compared to the effective tax rate of 37.1%26.5% for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017.2018. The significant decrease in the effective taxdecreased rate in 2018 wasis primarily dueattributable to the reversaltax effect of the valuation allowance associated with the net operating losses of WMIH.permanent differences.

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 Compared to the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017
 Successor  Predecessor   Predecessor    
Table 1.1. Consolidated OperationsFor the Period August 1 - September 30, 2018  For the Period January 1 - July 31, 2018 
Combined(2)
 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 $ Change % Change
       
Revenues - operational(1)
$318
  $1,000
 $1,318
 $1,373
 $(55) (4)%
Revenues - Mark-to-market(1)
24
  196
 220
 (160) 380
 (238)%
Total revenues342
  1,196
 1,538
 1,213
 325
 27 %
Expenses275
  945
 1,220
 1,104
 116
 11 %
Other income (expenses), net(26)  (49) (75) (123) 48
 (39)%
Income (loss) before income tax expense41
  202
 243
 (14) 257
 (1,836)%
Less: Income tax (benefit) expense(979)  48
 (931) (4) (927) 23,175 %
Net income (loss)1,020
  154
 1,174
 (10) 1,184
 (11,840)%
Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests
  
 
 1
 (1) (100)%
Net income (loss) attributable to Mr. Cooper Group Inc.$1,020
  $154
 $1,174
 $(11) $1,185
 (10,773)%
             
Effective tax rate(3)
(2,377.1)%  23.8%   29.1%    
             
Income (loss) before income tax expense by operating and non-operating segments:            
Servicing$88
  $285
 $373
 $(1) $374
 (37,400)%
Originations21
  62
 83
 123
 (40) (33)%
Xome1
  35
 36
 41
 (5) (12)%
Corporate and other(69)  (180) (249) (177) (72) 41 %
Consolidated income (loss) before income tax expense$41
  $202
 $243
 $(14) $257
 (1,836)%
Table 2.1. Provision for Income Taxes
 Successor  Predecessor    
 Six Months Ended June 30, 2019  Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 $ Change % Change
Income tax (benefit) expense$(76)  $67
 $(143) (213)%
         
Effective tax rate(1)
21.7%  23.6%    

(1) In the fourth quarter of 2017, the Predecessor reevaluated presentation of adjustments related to certain GNMA early buyout activities and reclassified $16 from operational revenues to mark-to-market revenues in the nine months ended September 30, 2017. Net income was not affected by this reclassification adjustment.
(1)
Effective tax rate is calculated using whole numbers.

(2) Refer to Basis of Presentation section for discussion on presentation of combined results.
(3) Effective tax rate is calculated using whole numbers.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2018, income before income tax on a combined basis increased compared to the same period in 2017 due to higher total revenues primarily driven by favorable MTM revenue adjustments associated with the rising interest rate environment. The favorable MTM revenue adjustments were partially offset by a decrease in operational revenues primarily due to increased correspondent volume in Originations.

On a combined basis, consolidated expenses increased during the nine months ended September 30, 2018 compared to the same period in 2017 primarily due to expenses related to the Nationstar acquisition and Xome's acquisition of Assurant.
Consolidated other income (expenses), net on a combined basis improved during the nine months ended September 30, 2018 compared to the same period in 2017. The improvement was primarily due to a decline in interest expense in our Servicing segment in 2018 as a result of lower MSR financing related interest expense.

On a combined basis, weWe had an income tax benefit for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2018.2019. For the same period ended in 2017, we2018, the Predecessor had an income tax expense. The effective tax ratesrate for the sevensix months ended July 31, 2018 and the two months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2018 were 23.8% and (2,377.1)%, respectively,2019 was 21.7% as compared to the effective tax rate of 29.1%23.6% for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017.2018. The decrease in the effective taxdecreased rate in 2018 wasis primarily dueattributable to the to the reversaltax effect of the valuation allowance associated with the net operating losses of WMIH.permanent differences.



Segment Results

Our operations are conducted through four segments: Servicing, Originations, Xome, and Corporate/Other.

The Company's segments are based uponServicing segment performs operational activities on behalf of investors or owners of the Company's organizational structure,underlying mortgages, including collecting and disbursing borrower payments, investor reporting, customer service, modifying loans where appropriate to help borrowers stay current, and when necessary performing collections, foreclosures, and the sale of REO.
The Originations segment originates residential mortgage loans through our direct-to-consumer channel, which focuses primarily onprovides refinance options for our existing customers, and through our correspondent and wholesale channels which purchase or originate loans from mortgage bankers and brokers.
The Xome segment provides a variety of real estate services to mortgage originators, mortgage and real estate investors, and mortgage servicers, including valuation, title, and field services, operates an exchange which facilitates the services offered. Corporate functionalsale of foreclosed properties, and contains a subsidiary which sells data and technology solutions.
The Corporate/Other segment represents unallocated overhead expenses, are allocated to individual segments based onincluding the actual cost of services performed based on direct resource utilization, estimate of percentage use for shared services or headcount percentage for certain functions. Facility costs are allocated to individual segments based on cost per headcount for specific facilities utilized. Group insurance costs are allocated to individual segments based on global cost per headcount. Non-allocated corporate expenses include the administrative costs of executive management and other corporate functions that are not directly attributable to our operating segments. Revenues generated on inter-segment services performed are valued based on similar services provided to external parties.segments, our senior unsecured notes, and the results of a legacy mortgage investment portfolio.

Table 3. Segment Results
 Successor
 Three Months Ended June 30, 2019
 Servicing Originations Xome 
Elimination/
Reclassification(1)
 Total Operating Segments Corporate/Other Consolidated
Revenues             
Service related, net$27
 $20
 $108
 $(18) $137
 $
 $137
Net gain on mortgage loans held for sale
 244
 
 18
 262
 
 262
Total revenues27
 264
 108
 
 399
 
 399
Total Expenses189
 145
 101
 
 435
 57
 492
Other income (expenses)             
Interest income136
 23
 
 
 159
 3
 162
Interest expense(109) (25) 
 
 (134) (53) (187)
Other
 1
 
 
 1
 
 1
Total Other Income (Expenses), Net27
 (1) 
 
 26
 (50) (24)
(Loss) income before income tax (benefit) expense$(135) $118
 $7
 $
 $(10) $(107) $(117)


 Predecessor
 Three Months Ended June 30, 2018
 Servicing Originations Xome 
Elimination/
Reclassification(1)
 Total Operating Segments Corporate/Other Consolidated
Revenues             
Service related, net$248
 $17
 $62
 $(11) $316
 $1
 $317
Net gain on mortgage loans held for sale
 116
 
 11
 127
 
 127
Total revenues248
 133
 62
 
 443
 1
 444
Total Expenses166
 102
 52
 
 320
 19
 339
Other income (expenses)             
Interest income121
 17
 
 
 138
 2
 140
Interest expense(115) (16) 
 
 (131) (33) (164)
Other
 
 
 
 
 (2) (2)
Total Other Income (Expenses), Net6
 1
 
 
 7
 (33) (26)
Income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit)$88
 $32
 $10
 $
 $130
 $(51) $79

(1)
For Servicing segment results purposes, all revenue is attributable to servicing the portfolio. Therefore, $18 and $11 of net gain on mortgage loans is moved to service related, net for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. For consolidated results purposes, these amounts were reclassed to net gain on mortgage loans held for sale.

Table 3.1 Segment Results
 Successor
 Six Months Ended June 30, 2019
 Servicing Originations Xome 
Elimination/
Reclassification(1)
 Total Operating Segments Corporate/Other Consolidated
Revenues             
Service related, net$35
 $35
 $204
 $(53) $221
 $
 $221
Net gain on mortgage loans held for sale
 375
 
 53
 428
 
 428
Total revenues35
 410
 204
 
 649
 
 649
Total Expenses384
 249
 200
 
 833
 102
 935
Other income (expenses)             
Interest income251
 40
 
 
 291
 5
 296
Interest expense(223) (43) 
 
 (266) (110) (376)
Other
 5
 11
 
 16
 
 16
Total Other Income (Expenses), Net28
 2
 11
 
 41
 (105) (64)
(Loss) income before income tax (benefit) expense$(321) $163
 $15
 $
 $(143) $(207) $(350)


 Predecessor
 Six Months Ended June 30, 2018
 Servicing Originations Xome 
Elimination/
Reclassification(1)
 Total Operating Segments Corporate/Other Consolidated
Revenues             
Service related, net$643
 $32
 $127
 $(22) $780
 $1
 $781
Net gain on mortgage loans held for sale
 229
 
 22
 251
 
 251
Total revenues643
 261
 127
 
 1,031
 1
 1,032
Total Expenses348
 211
 104
 
 663
 40
 703
Other income (expenses)             
Interest income247
 32
 
 
 279
 6
 285
Interest expense(233) (31) 
 
 (264) (71) (335)
Other(1) 
 9
 
 8
 (2) 6
Total Other Income (Expenses), Net13
 1
 9
 
 23
 (67) (44)
(Loss) income before income tax (benefit) expense$308
 $51
 $32
 $
 $391
 $(106) $285

(1)
For Servicing segment results purposes, all revenue is attributable to servicing the portfolio. Therefore, $53 and $22 of net gain on mortgage loans is moved to service related, net for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. For consolidated results purposes, these amounts were reclassed to net gain on mortgage loans held for sale.


Servicing Segment

We service both forwardThe Servicing segment’s strategy is to generate income by growing the portfolio and reverse mortgage loan portfolios. Our forward loan portfolios include loans for which we own the legal title tomaximizing the servicing rightsmargin. We believe several competitive strengths have been critical to our long-term growth as a servicer, including our low-cost platform, our skill in mitigating losses for investors, our commitment to strong customer service and regulatory compliance, our history of successfully boarding new loans, where we act asand the subservicer for which titleability to the servicing rights is ownedretain existing customers by third parties. Our Mr. Cooper and Champion Mortgage® brands together service approximately 3.2 million customers with an outstanding principal balance of approximately $514 billion. offering attractive refinance options. We believe that our operational capabilities are reflected in strong ratings.
Table 4. Servicer Ratings
Successor
Fitch(1)
Moody’s(2)
S&P(3)
Rating dateNovember 2018May 2019May 2019
ResidentialRPS2-Not RatedAbove Average
Master ServicerRMS2+SQ2Above Average
Special ServicerRSS2-Not RatedAbove Average
Subprime ServicerRPS2-Not RatedAbove Average

(1)
Fitch Rating Scale of 1 (Highest Performance) to 5 (Low/No Proficiency)
(2)
Moody’s Rating Scale of SQ1 (Strong Ability/Stability) to SQ5 (Weak Ability/Stability)
(3)
S&P’s Rating Scale of Strong to Weak



Servicing Portfolio Composition

As of SeptemberJune 30, 2018,2019, the outstanding principal balance consisted of approximately $483$618 billion in forward loan portfolios,loans, of which $209$302 billion was subservicing, and $31$26 billion in reverse servicing.


Forward MSR - Servicing revenues relatedThe term “forward” refers to forward MSR portfolios include base, incentive and other servicing fees. Forward MSR portfolios are recorded at fair value, and revenues are adjusted to reflect the change in fair value each period. Fair value consists of both credit sensitive MSRs, primarily acquired through bulk acquisitions, and interest rate sensitive MSRs, primarily acquired through flow transactions generated from our origination activities. For MSRs marked at fair value that are interest rate sensitive, servicing values are typically correlated to interest rates such that when interest rates rise, the value of the servicing portfolio increases primarily as a result of expected lower prepayments. The value of credit sensitive MSRs is less influenced by movement in interest rates and more influenced by changes in loan performance factors which include involuntary prepayment speeds and delinquency rates.

Subservicing - Subservicing revenues are earned and recognized as the services are delivered. Subservicing consists of forward residential mortgage loans we service on behalfwhich are not “reverse mortgages,” as discussed below.

Our subservicing portfolio consists of others who are MSR or mortgage owners. We have limited advance obligations ,and no subservicing assets are recorded in our consolidated financial statements asloans where we perform the value ofservicing responsibilities for a contractual fee, but do not own the servicing rights and the related obligations aretherefore do not considered in excess of or less than customary fees that would be received for such services.hold an MSR on balance sheet.

Reverse Servicing - Although we do not originate reverse mortgage loans, known as HECMs, provide seniors 62 and older with a loan upon which draws can be made periodically. The draws are secured by the equity in the borrower’s home. We acquired portfolios of reverse mortgages in prior years, and our portfolio of reverse mortgages is now in run-off mode. For reverse mortgages, we service acquiredhold MSRs on balance sheet, similar to the accounting for forward mortgages, except in cases where the costs of servicing are expected to exceed revenues, in which case a Mortgage Servicing Liability (“MSL”) is created. Additionally, we consolidate certain reverse mortgage portfolios. A MSR or MSL is recorded for acquired servicing rights associated with unsecuritized portfolios. We also service reverse mortgage portfolios that have been securitized into GNMA securities. The total amounts of the securitized loan assetsmortgages on our balance sheet and related financing liabilities are recorded within the consolidated financial statements as reverse mortgage interests and nonrecourse debt because the securitization transactions do not qualify for sale accounting treatment. Reverse MSRs and MSLs are recorded at fair value upon acquisition and carried at amortized cost in subsequent periods. Reverse Mortgage Interests, related debt, MSRs and MSLs are reflected at fair values as of the acquisition date and will continue to be carried at the adjusted, amortized cost in subsequent periods, including the two months ended September 30, 2018. We earn servicing fee income on all reverse mortgages. Fees associated with reverse MSRs and MSLs are recorded to servicing revenue, whereas fees associated with reverse mortgage interests are recorded to interest income. Theaccrue interest income accrued for reverse mortgage HECM loans and the interest expense accrued for the respective HMBS are recorded in other income (expense). Accretion of the purchase price discount on certain portfolios is recorded to other income (expense).

expense.

The following tables set forth the results of operations for the Servicing segment.

Three Months Ended September 30, 2018 Compared to the Three Months Ended September 30, 2017
Table 5. Servicing - Operations
 Successor  Predecessor   Predecessor    
Table 2. Servicing OperationsFor the Period August 1 - September 30, 2018  For the Period July 1 - July 31, 2018 
Combined(2)
 Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 $ Change % Change
       
Revenues            
Operational(1)
$190
  $88
 $278
 $295
 $(17) (6)%
Amortization(31)  (16) (47) (60) (13) (22)%
Mark-to-market(1)
24
  25
 49
 (44) 93
 211 %
Total revenues183
  97
 280
 191
 89
 47 %
Expenses104
  126
 230
 185
 45
 24 %
Total other income (expenses), net9
  6
 15
 9
 6
 67 %
Income before income tax expense$88
  $(23) $65
 $15
 $50
 333 %

(1) In the fourth quarter of 2017, the Predecessor reevaluated presentation of adjustments related to certain GNMA early buyout activities and reclassified $4 from operational revenues to mark-to-market revenues in the three months ended September 30, 2017. Income before income tax expense was not affected by this reclassification adjustment.
(2) Refer to Basis of Presentation section for discussion on presentation of combined results.
 Successor  Predecessor    
 Three Months Ended June 30, 2019  Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 $ Change % Change
Revenues        
Operational$314
  $277
 $37
 13 %
Amortization, net of accretion(56)  (48) (8) 17 %
Mark-to-market(231)  19
 (250) (1,316)%
Total revenues27
  248
 (221) (89)%
Expenses189
  166
 23
 14 %
Total other income (expenses), net27
  6
 21
 350 %
Income (loss) before income tax expense$(135)  $88
 $(223) (253)%

For the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2018, on a combined basis,2019, total revenues decreased compared to the same period in 2018 primarily due to unfavorable mark-to-market revenues, partially offset by an increase in operational revenues. The change in the mark-to-market revenue was primarily due to the lower interest rate environment in 2019. The increase in the operational revenues was primarily due to an increase in base servicing and subservicing fees. Base servicing and subservicing fees increased in 2019 primarily due to the increase in the forward and subservicing portfolios largely driven by the acquisition of Pacific Union, along with continued growth in subservicing clients’ portfolios. The increase in servicing and subservicing fees was partially offset by an increase in excess spread principal payments, a decrease in modification fees and reverse servicing fees revenues. Amortization, net of accretion for the three months ended June 30, 2019 increased primarily due to an increase in amortization of forward MSR as a result of growth in the forward MSR portfolio and elevated prepayments driven by the lower interest rate environment. Partially offsetting the increase in amortization of the forward MSR was the accretion of excess spread, as well as the accretion of the premium that was recorded in connection with the Merger on our reverse MSL.

Expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2019 increased compared to the same period in 2017 primarily due to favorable mark-to-market revenues and a decrease in amortization. The change in the combined basis mark-to-market revenue was primarily due to the higher interest rate environment when compared to the same period in 2017. On a combined basis, the decrease in the operational revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2018 was primarily due to a decrease in other ancillary revenues and incentive fees, late fees and modification fees revenues. The decrease in other ancillary revenues was primarily driven by the lower gains related to the redelivery of reperforming GNMA loans as a result of the higher interest rate environment in 2018. The decrease in incentive fees, late fees and modification fees revenues was primarily driven by lower delinquency rates and lower base servicing fees. Partially offsetting the decrease in other ancillary revenues and incentive fees, late fees and modification fees revenues was an increase in combined basis subservicing fees due to the significant growth of the subservicing portfolio as of September 30, 2018 compared to September 30, 2017. Combined basis amortization for the three months ended September 30, 2018 decreased due to lower prepayments and lower average MSR UPB compared to the same period in 2017. Combined basis other income (expense), net, increased primarily due to a decline in interest expense related to MSR financing and improved interest income.

On a combined basis, expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2018 increased compared to the same period in 2017 primarily due to a change in estimate charge related to reverse mortgage service liabilities.

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 Compared to the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017
 Successor  Predecessor   Predecessor    
Table 2.1. Servicing OperationsFor the Period August 1 - September 30, 2018  For the Period January 1 - July 31, 2018 
Combined(2)
 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 $ Change % Change
       
Revenues            
Operational(1)
$190
  $656
 $846
 $884
 $(38) (4)%
Amortization(31)  (112) (143) (187) (44) (24)%
Mark-to-market(1)
24
  196
 220
 (160) 380
 238 %
Total revenues183
  740
 923
 537
 386
 72 %
Expenses104
  474
 578
 513
 65
 13 %
Total other income (expenses), net9
  19
 28
 (25) 53
 (212)%
Income (loss) before income tax expense$88
  $285
 $373
 $(1) $374
 (37,400)%

(1) In the fourth quarter of 2017, the Predecessor reevaluated presentation of adjustments related to certain GNMA early buyout activities and reclassified $16 from operational revenues to mark-to-market revenues in the nine months ended September 30, 2017. Income before income tax expense was not affected by this reclassification adjustment.
(2) Refer to Basis of Presentation section for discussion on presentation of combined results.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2018, on a combined basis, total revenues increased compared to the same period in 2017 primarily due to favorable mark-to-market revenues and a decrease in amortization. The higher interest rate environment when compared to the same period in 2017 resulted in a positive change in the combined basis mark-to-market revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 compared to the same period in 2017. The decrease in combined basis amortization was primarily due to lower average MSR UPB and lower prepayments compared to the same period in 2017. On a combined basis, operational revenues decreased for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 primarily due to a decrease in other ancillary revenues and incentive fees, late fees and modification fees revenues. The decrease in other ancillary revenues was primarily driven by the lower gains related to the redelivery of reperforming GNMA loans as a result of the higher interest rate environment in 2018. The decrease in incentive fees, late fees and modification fees revenues was primarily driven by lower delinquency rates and lower base servicing fees. Partially offsetting the decrease in other ancillary revenues and incentive fees, late fees and modification fees revenues was an increase in combined basis subservicing fees due to the significant growth of the subservicing portfolio as of September 30, 2018 compared to September 30, 2017. On a combined basis, other income (expense), net, increased for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 primarily due to a decline in interest expense related to MSR financing and improved interest income.

Expenses on a combined basis for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 increased from the comparable period in 2017 primarily due to an increase in salaries, wages and benefits from an increase in headcount to service the growth in the servicing portfolio primarily driven by the Pacific Union and Seterus acquisitions. Other income (expense), net, increased primarily due to an increase in interest income driven by earnings credits and bank fee credits the Predecessor previously classified as interest expense and a decrease in interest expense due to lower reverse mortgage interest expense.

Table 5.1. Servicing - Operations
 Successor  Predecessor    
 Six Months Ended June 30, 2019  Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 $ Change % Change
Revenues        
Operational$638
  $568
 $70
 12 %
Amortization, net of accretion(79)  (96) 17
 (18)%
Mark-to-market(524)  171
 (695) (406)%
Total revenues35
  643
 (608) (95)%
Expenses384
  348
 36
 10 %
Total other income (expenses), net28
  13
 15
 115 %
Income before income tax expense$(321)  $308
 $(629) (204)%

For the six months ended June 30, 2019, total revenues decreased compared to the same period in 2018 primarily due to unfavorable mark-to-market revenues, partially offset by an increase in operational revenues and lower amortization. The change in the mark-to-market revenue was primarily due to the significant expansionlower interest rate environment in 2019. The increase in the operational revenues was primarily due to an increase in base servicing and subservicing fees and other ancillary revenues. Base servicing and subservicing fees increased in 2019 primarily due to the increase in the forward and subservicing portfolios largely driven by the acquisition of Pacific Union, along with continued growth in subservicing clients’ portfolios. The increase in other ancillary revenues was primarily due to a gain from the execution of a clean-up call option on a reverse mortgage loan trust during the first quarter of 2019. Partially offsetting the increase in servicing and subservicing fees and other ancillary revenues was a decrease in incentive fees, modification fees and reverse servicing fees revenues, as well as an increase in excess spread principal payments. Amortization, net of accretion for the six months ended June 30, 2019 decreased primarily due to the accretion of our reverse MSL that was recorded in connection with the Merger. The remaining change in amortization was a result of an increase in excess spread accretion. Other income (expense), net, increased primarily due to a decrease in interest expense as a result of the servicing portfolioaccretion of the HMBS bond premium as well as a decrease in interest expense on financing vehicles.

Expenses for the second half of 2017six months ended June 30, 2019 increased compared to the same period in 2018 primarily due to an increase in salaries, wages and a changebenefits from an increase in estimate charge related to reverse mortgage service liabilities.headcount in connection with the Pacific Union and Seterus acquisitions.


The following table provides a rollforward of our forward servicing portfolio UPB, including loans subserviced for others.

 Successor  Predecessor
Table 3. Forward Servicing and Subservicing Portfolio UPB RollforwardFor the Period August 1 - September 30, 2018  For the Period July 1 - July 31, 2018 Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 For the Period January 1 - July 31, 2018 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017
      
Balance - beginning of period$465,819
  $465,398
 $461,873
 $473,256
 $434,295
Additions:

         
Originations3,448
  1,694
 5,019
 12,327
 14,173
Acquisitions26,734
  5,183
 52,780
 25,987
 113,606
Deductions:

         
Dispositions(574)  (84) (910) (1,877) (3,015)
Principal reductions and other(3,137)  (1,581) (4,957) (11,240) (12,931)
Voluntary reductions(1)
(7,869)  (4,343) (15,659) (29,172) (43,589)
Involuntary reductions(2)
(769)  (418) (1,606) (3,241) (5,699)
Net changes in loans serviced by others(60)  (30) (111) (221) (411)
Balance - end of period$483,592
  $465,819
 $496,429
 $465,819
 $496,429
Table 6. Forward Servicing and Subservicing Portfolio UPB Rollforward
 Successor  Predecessor
 Three Months Ended June 30, 2019 Six Months Ended June 30, 2019  Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 Six Months Ended June 30, 2018
Balance - beginning of period$604,883
 $519,367
  $466,401
 $473,256
Additions:

       
Originations9,920
 15,215
  5,545
 10,633
Acquisitions32,787
 130,598
  14,655
 20,804
Deductions:

       
Dispositions(2,914) (4,165)  (1,739) (1,793)
Principal reductions and other(5,700) (10,845)  (4,724) (9,659)
Voluntary reductions(1)
(19,778) (30,050)  (13,166) (24,829)
Involuntary reductions(2)
(994) (1,851)  (1,478) (2,823)
Net changes in loans serviced by others(84) (149)  (96) (191)
Balance - end of period$618,120
 $618,120
  $465,398
 $465,398

(1) Voluntary reductions are related to loan payoffs by customers.
(2) Involuntary reductions refer to loan chargeoffs.
(1)
Voluntary reductions are related to loan payoffs by customers.
(2)
Involuntary reductions refer to loans liquidated through default.

During the seventhree and six months ended July 31, 2018, the PredecessorJune 30, 2019, our forward servicing and subservicing portfolio UPB decreasedincreased when compared to the same periods in 2018, primarily due to loan run-off and reductions out-pacing the boarding of loans generated from Originations and acquisitions. Our forward servicing and subservicing portfolio UPB for the two months ended September 30, 2018 increased due to increased boarding of loans generated from the acquisitions and portfolio growth from our subservicing clients. The increase in dispositions was a result of an increase in our loan sales driven by increased sales volume in our origination channel.


The following tables provide the composition of revenues for the Servicing segment.

Three Months Ended September 30, 2018 Compared to the Three Months Ended September 30, 2017
Table 7. Servicing - Revenues
Successor  Predecessor     Predecessor        Successor  Predecessor        
Table 4. Servicing - RevenuesFor the Period August 1 - September 30, 2018  For the Period July 1 - July 31, 2018 
Combined(1)
 Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 $ Change % Change
  Three Months Ended June 30, 2019  Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 $ Change % Change
Amt 
bps(2)
  Amt 
bps(2)
 Amt 
bps(2)
 Amt 
bps(2)
 Amt 
bps(2)
 Amt 
bps(2)
Amt 
bps(1)
  Amt 
bps(1)
 Amt 
bps(1)
 Amt 
bps(1)
Forward MSR Operational Revenue                                        
Base servicing fees$142
 17
  $68
 16
 $210
 17
 $223
 17
 $(13) 
 (6)%  %$257
 16
  $214
 17
 $43
 (1) 20 % (6)%
Modification fees(3)
5
 1
  1
 
 6
 1
 7
 1
 (1) 
 (14)%  %
Incentive fees(3)
2
 
  2
 1
 4
 
 11
 1
 (7) (1) (64)% (100)%
Late payment fees(3)
11
 1
  6
 2
 17
 1
 19
 1
 (2) 
 (11)%  %
Other ancillary revenues(3)(4)
16
 2
  10
 2
 26
 2
 38
 3
 (12) (1) (32)% (33)%
Modification fees(2)
6
 
  13
 1
 (7) (1) (54)% (100)%
Incentive fees(2)
1
 
  4
 
 (3) 
 (75)%  %
Late payment fees(2)
20
 2
  19
 2
 1
 
 5 %  %
Other ancillary revenues(2)
30
 2
  26
 2
 4
 
 15 %  %
Total forward MSR operational revenue176
 21
  87
 21
 263
 21
 298
 23
 (35) (2) (12)% (9)%314
 20
  276
 22
 38
 (2) 14 % (9)%
Base subservicing fees and other subservicing revenue(3)
27
 4
  13
 3
 40
 3
 34
 2
 6
 1
 18 % 50 %
Base subservicing fees and other subservicing revenue(2)
62
 4
  37
 3
 25
 1
 68 % 33 %
Reverse servicing fees13
 2
  4
 1
 17
 1
 16
 1
 1
 
 6 %  %8
 
  14
 1
 (6) (1) (43)% (100)%
Total servicing fee revenue216
 27
  104
 25
 320
 25
 348
 26
 (28) (1) (8)% (4)%384
 24
  327
 26
 57
 (2) 17 % (8)%
Amortization                        
Forward MSR amortization(53) (6)  (27) (6) (80) (7) (100) (8) (20) (1) (20)% (13)%
Excess spread accretion22
 2
  11
 3
 33
 3
 41
 3
 (8) 
 (20)%  %
Reverse MSR amortization
 
  
 
 
 
 (1) 
 (1) 
 (100)%  %
Total amortization(31) (4)  (16) (3) (47) (4) (60) (5) (13) (1) (22)% (20)%
MSR financing liability costs(8) (1)  (4) (1) (12) (1) (17) (1) (5) 
 (29)%  %(11) (1)  (14) (1) 3
 
 (21)%  %
Excess spread costs - principal(18) (2)  (12) (3) (30) (2) (36) (3) (6) (1) (17)% (33)%(59) (3)  (36) (2) (23) (1) 64 % 50 %
Total operational revenue159
 20
  72
 18
 231
 18
 235
 17
 (4) (3) (2)% (18)%314
 20
  277
 23
 37
 (3) 13 % (13)%
Amortization, net of accretion                
Forward MSR amortization(125) (8)  (84) (7) (41) (1) 49 % 14 %
Excess spread accretion59
 3
  36
 3
 23
 
 64 %  %
Reverse MSL accretion11
 1
  
 
 11
 1
 100 % 100 %
Reverse MSR amortization(1) 
  
 
 (1) 
 (100)%  %
Total amortization, net of accretion(56) (4)  (48) (4) (8) 
 17 %  %
Mark-to-Market Adjustments                   �� 

 

                
MSR MTM(5)(3)
49
 6
  44
 11
 93
 8
 (52) (4) 145
 12
 (279)% (300)%(227) (14)  25
 2
 (252) (16) (1,008)% (800)%
Excess spread / financing MTM(25) (3)  (19) (5) (44) (4) 8
 1
 (52) (5) (650)% (500)%(4) 
  (6) 
 2
 
 (33)%  %
Total MTM adjustments24
 3
  25
 6
 49
 4
 (44) (3) 93
 7
 (211)% (233)%(231) (14)  19
 2
 (250) (16) (1,316)% (800)%
Total revenues - Servicing$183
 23
  $97
 24
 $280
 22
 $191
 14
 $89
 4
 47 % 29 %$27
 2
  $248
 21
 $(221) (19) (89)% (90)%

(1) Refer to Basis of Presentation section for discussion on presentation of combined results.
(2) Calculated basis points ("bps") are as follows: Annualized dollar amount/Total average UPB X 10000.
(3) Certain ancillary and other non-base fees related to subservicing operations are separately presented as other subservicing revenues.
(4) In the fourth quarter of 2017, the Predecessor reevaluated presentation of adjustments related to certain GNMA early buyout activities and reclassified $4 from other ancillary revenues to MSR MTM for the three months ended September 30, 2017. Total revenues were not affected by this reclassification adjustment.
(5) MSR MTM includes fair value adjustments on MSR, excess spread financing and MSR financing liabilities. The amount of MSR MTM reflected is net of cumulative incurred losses related to advances and other receivables associated with inactive and liquidated loans that are no longer part of the MSR portfolio and these incurred losses have been transferred to reserves on

advances and other receivables. These cumulative incurred losses totaled $13 for the two months ended September 30, 2018. The Predecessor cumulative incurred losses totaled $4 and $15 for the one month ended July 31, 2018 and three months ended September 30, 2017, respectively.
Calculated basis points (“bps”) are as follows: Annualized dollar amount/Total average UPB X 10000.
(2)
Certain ancillary and other non-base fees related to subservicing operations are separately presented as other subservicing revenues.
(3)
The amount of MSR MTM includes the impact of negative modeled cash flows which have been transferred to reserves on advances and other receivables. The negative modeled cash flows relate to advances and other receivables associated with inactive and liquidated loans that are no longer part of the MSR portfolio. The impact of negative modeled cash flows was $17 for the three months ended June 30, 2019. The impact of negative modeled cash flows for the Predecessor was $22 for the three months ended June 30, 2018.

Forward - Due to the declineincrease of the forward MSR portfolio'sportfolio’s UPB, base servicing fee revenue on a combined basis decreasedand servicing fees per total average UPB increased for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20182019 as compared to the same period in 2017. Despite the decrease, servicing fees per total average UPB remained consistent at 17 bps. On a combined basis, the2018. The improvement in delinquency rates as of SeptemberJune 30, 20182019 contributed to the decrease in modification fees and late payment fees. Other ancillary revenues on a combined basis declinedincreased primarily due to lower gainsa gain from the execution of a clean-up call option on a reverse mortgage loan trust, as we were the redeliverymaster servicer and holder of reperforming GNMA loans driven by higher interest rates.clean-up call rights.

On a combined basis, MSR prepayment and scheduled amortization decreased inincreased for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20182019 as compared to the same period in 2017,2018, primarily due to lowerhigher average MSR UPB, and lowerelevated prepayments as a result of a higherdriven by the lower interest rate environment during 2018.environment.

Total MTM adjustments on a combined basis improveddeclined in the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20182019 as compared to the same period in 20172018 primarily due to the higherlower interest rate environment during 2018.2019.

Subservicing - Combined basis subservicingSubservicing fees increased for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20182019 as compared to the same period in 2017,2018, due to significant growth in the subservicing portfolio UPB during 2018.UPB.

Reverse - On a combined basis, servicingServicing fees on reverse mortgage portfolios for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2018 was comparable to the same period in 2017.


Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 Compared to the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017
 Successor  Predecessor     Predecessor        
Table 4.1. Servicing - RevenuesFor the Period August 1 - September 30, 2018  For the Period January 1 - July 31, 2018 
Combined(1)
 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 $ Change % Change
       
 Amt 
bps(2)
  Amt 
bps(2)
 Amt 
bps(2)
 Amt 
bps(2)
 Amt 
bps(2)
 Amt 
bps(2)
Forward MSR Operational Revenue                        
Base servicing fees$142
 17
  $501
 17
 $643
 17
 $687
 19
 $(44) (2) (6)% (11)%
Modification fees(3)
5
 1
  21
 1
 26
 1
 35
 1
 (9) 
 (26)%  %
Incentive fees(3)
2
 
  13
 
 15
 
 24
 1
 (9) (1) (38)% (100)%
Late payment fees(3)
11
 1
  45
 2
 56
 2
 63
 2
 (7) 
 (11)%  %
Other ancillary revenues(3)(4)
16
 2
  63
 2
 79
 2
 120
 3
 (41) (1) (34)% (33)%
Total forward MSR operational revenue176
 21
  643
 22
 819
 22
 929
 26
 (110) (4) (12)% (15)%
Base subservicing fees and other subservicing revenue(3)
27
 4
  87
 2
 114
 3
 86
 2
 28
 1
 33 % 50 %
Reverse servicing fees13
 2
  37
 1
 50
 1
 43
 1
 7
 
 16 %  %
Total servicing fee revenue216
 27
  767
 25
 983
 26
 1,058
 29
 (75) (3) (7)% (10)%
Amortization                        
Forward MSR amortization(53) (6)  (190) (7) (243) (7) (307) (8) (64) (1) (21)% (13)%
Excess spread accretion22
 2
  78
 3
 100
 3
 123
 3
 (23) 
 (19)%  %
Reverse MSR amortization
 
  
 
 
 
 (3) 
 (3) 
 (100)%  %
Total amortization(31) (4)  (112) (4) (143) (4) (187) (5) (44) (1) (24)% (20)%
MSR financing liability costs(8) (1)  (33) (1) (41) (1) (56) (2) (15) (1) (27)% (50)%
Excess spread costs - principal(18) (2)  (78) (3) (96) (2) (118) (3) (22) (1) (19)% (33)%
Total operational revenue159
 20
  544
 17
 703
 19
 697
 19
 6
 (6) 1 % 32 %
Mark-to-Market Adjustments                        
MSR MTM(4)(5)
49
 6
  295
 10
 344
 9
 (166) (4) 510
 13
 (307)% (325)%
Excess spread / financing MTM(25) (3)  (99) (3) (124) (3) 6
 
 (130) (3) (2,167)%  %
Total MTM adjustments24
 3
  196
 7
 220
 6
 (160) (4) 380
 10
 (238)% (250)%
Total revenues - Servicing$183
 23
  $740
 24
 $923
 25
 $537
 15
 $386
 4
 72 % 27 %

(1) Refer to Basis of Presentation section for discussion on presentation of combined results.
(2) Calculated bps are as follows: Annualized dollar amount/Total average UPB X 10000.
(3) Certain ancillary and other non-base fees related to subservicing operations are separately presented as other subservicing revenues.
(4) In the fourth quarter of 2017, the Predecessor reevaluated presentation of adjustments related to certain GNMA early buyout activities and reclassified $16 from other ancillary revenues to MSR MTM for the nine months ended September 30, 2017. Total revenues were not affected by this reclassification adjustment.
(5) MSR MTM includes fair value adjustments on MSR, excess spread financing and MSR financing liabilities. The amount of MSR MTM reflected is net of cumulative incurred losses related to advances and other receivables associated with inactive and liquidated loans that are no longer part of the MSR portfolio and these incurred losses have been transferred to reserves on advances and other receivables. These cumulative incurred losses totaled $13 for the two months ended September 30, 2018.

These cumulative incurred losses for the Predecessor totaled $38 and $53 for the seven months ended July 31, 2018 and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively.

Forward - On a combined basis, base servicing fee revenue2019 decreased in the nine months ended September 30, 2018 as compared to the same period in 20172018 primarily due to the decline in the reverse mortgage portfolio.

Table 7.1. Servicing - Revenues
 Successor  Predecessor        
 Six Months Ended June 30, 2019  Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 $ Change % Change
 Amt 
bps(1)
  Amt 
bps(1)
 Amt 
bps(1)
 Amt 
bps(1)
Forward MSR Operational Revenue                
Base servicing fees$497
 17
  $433
 17
 $64
 
 15 %  %
Modification fees(2)
9
 
  20
 1
 (11) (1) (55)% (100)%
Incentive fees(2)
2
 
  11
 
 (9) 
 (82)%  %
Late payment fees(2)
39
 1
  39
 2
 
 (1)  % (50)%
Other ancillary revenues(2)
78
 3
  53
 2
 25
 1
 47 % 50 %
Total forward MSR operational revenue625
 21
  556
 22
 69
 (1) 12 % (5)%
Base subservicing fees and other subservicing revenue(2)
114
 4
  74
 3
 40
 1
 54 % 33 %
Reverse servicing fees17
 
  33
 1
 (16) (1) (48)% (100)%
Total servicing fee revenue756
 25
  663
 26
 93
 (1) 14 % (4)%
MSR financing liability costs(23) (1)  (29) (1) 6
 
 (21)%  %
Excess spread costs - principal(95) (3)  (66) (2) (29) (1) 44 % 50 %
Total operational revenue638
 21
  568
 23
 70
 (2) 12 % (9)%
Amortization, net of accretion                
Forward MSR amortization(204) (7)  (162) (7) (42) 
 26 %  %
Excess spread accretion95
 3
  66
 3
 29
 
 44 %  %
Reverse MSL accretion29
 1
  
 
 29
 1
 100 % 100 %
Reverse MSR amortization1
 
  
 
 1
 
 100 %  %
Total amortization, net of accretion(79) (3)  (96) (4) 17
 1
 (18)% (25)%
Mark-to-Market Adjustments                
MSR MTM(3)
(587) (19)  251
 10
 (838) (29) (334)% (290)%
Excess spread / financing MTM63
 2
  (80) (3) 143
 5
 (179)% (167)%
Total MTM adjustments(524) (17)  171
 7
 (695) (24) (406)% (343)%
Total revenues - Servicing$35
 1
  $643
 26
 $(608) (25) (95)% (96)%

(1)
Calculated basis points (“bps”) are as follows: Annualized dollar amount/Total average UPB X 10000.
(2)
Certain ancillary and other non-base fees related to subservicing operations are separately presented as other subservicing revenues.
(3)
The amount of MSR MTM includes the impact of negative modeled cash flows which have been transferred to reserves on advances and other receivables. The negative modeled cash flows relate to advances and other receivables associated with inactive and liquidated loans that are no longer part of the MSR portfolio. The impact of negative modeled cash flows was $28 for the six months ended June 30, 2019. The impact of negative modeled cash flows for the Predecessor was $34 for the six months ended June 30, 2018.

Forward - Due to the increase of the forward MSR portfolio's UPB. Servicingportfolio’s UPB, base servicing fee revenue and servicing fees per total average UPB decreased from 19 bpsincreased for the six months ended June 30, 2019 as compared to the same period in 2017 to 17 bps in 2018 as of a result of the shift between the MSR and subservicing portfolios. Modification fees and late payment fees on a combined basis decreased due to2018. The improvement in delinquency rates as of SeptemberJune 30, 2018.2019 contributed to the decrease in modification fees. Other ancillary revenues on a combined basis declinedincreased primarily due to lower gainsthe gain on sale from the redeliverysecuritization of reperforming GNMA loans driven by higher interest rates.loans.


MSR prepayment and scheduled amortization on a combined basis decreased inincreased for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20182019 as compared to the same period in 2017,2018, primarily due to lowerhigher average MSR UPB, and lowerelevated prepayments as a result of a higher interestdriven by the lower rate environment.

On a combined basis, totalTotal MTM adjustments improveddeclined in the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20182019 as compared to the same period in 20172018 primarily due to the higherlower interest rate environment during 2018.2019.

Subservicing - Subservicing fees on a combined basis increased infor the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20182019 as compared to the same period in 2017,2018, due to significant growth in the UPB of subserviced portfolios in 2018.subservicing portfolio UPB.

Reverse - On a combined basis, servicingServicing fees on reverse mortgage portfolios increased infor the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20182019 decreased as compared to the same period in 20172018 primarily due to the incremental recognition of additional consideration associated withdecline in the acquisition of servicing rights related to $9,305 UPB of Fannie Mae reverse mortgage loans in December 2016 and subsequent fair value adjustments related to the Merger.portfolio.


 Successor  Predecessor
Table 5. Servicing Portfolio - Unpaid Principal BalancesFor the Period August 1 - September 30, 2018  For the Period July 1 - July 31, 2018 Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 For the Period January 1 - July 31, 2018 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017
      
Average UPB:          
Forward MSRs$278,362
  $279,605
 $293,310
 $279,520
 $302,112
Subservicing and other(1)
192,163
  185,871
 191,655
 187,407
 155,839
Reverse portfolio30,888
  31,753
 36,004
 33,380
 37,094
Total average UPB$501,413
  $497,229
 $520,969
 $500,307
 $495,045
           
        Successor Predecessor
        September 30,
        2018 2017
Ending UPB:          
Forward MSRs          
Agency       $205,201
 $210,957
Non-agency       69,285
 77,493
Total Forward MSRs       274,486
 288,450
           
Subservicing and other(1)
          
Agency       195,489
 200,001
Non-agency       13,617
 7,978
Total subservicing and other       209,106
 207,979
           
Reverse loans          
MSR       75
 9,666
MSL       21,703
 16,383
Securitized loans       8,882
 10,363
Total reverse portfolio serviced       30,660
 36,412
Total ending UPB
      $514,252
 $532,841
Table 8. Servicing Portfolio - Unpaid Principal Balances
 Successor  Predecessor

Three Months Ended June 30, 2019 Six Months Ended June 30, 2019  Three Months Ended June 30, 2018  Six Months Ended June 30, 2018
Average UPB:         
Forward MSRs$315,333
 $312,158
  $277,297
  $279,504
Subservicing and other(1)
297,924
 268,696
  187,068
  187,663
Reverse portfolio26,028
 26,750
  32,873
  33,651
Total average UPB$639,285
 $607,604
  $497,238
  $500,818
          
      Successor  Predecessor
      June 30, 2019  June 30, 2018
Ending UPB:         
Forward MSRs         
Agency     $254,543
  $206,017
Non-agency     61,469
  72,088
Total Forward MSRs     316,012
  278,105
          
Subservicing and other(1)
         
Agency     253,846
  178,236
Non-agency     48,262
  9,057
Total subservicing and other     302,108
  187,293
          
Reverse loans         
MSR     3,127
  
MSL     15,374
  22,777
Securitized loans     7,068
  9,487
Total reverse portfolio serviced     25,569
  32,264
Total ending UPB     $643,689
  $497,662

(1) Subservicing and other includes (i) loans we service for others, (ii) residential mortgage loans originated but have yet to be sold and (iii) agency REO balances for which we own the mortgage servicing rights.
(1)
Subservicing and other includes (i) loans we service for others, (ii) residential mortgage loans originated but have yet to be sold and (iii) agency REO balances for which we own the mortgage servicing rights.



Key Metrics

The tables below present the number of modifications and workout units with our serviced portfolios.

Three Months Ended September 30, 2018 Compared to the Three Months Ended September 30, 2017
Table 9. Forward Loan Modifications and Workout Units
Successor  Predecessor   Predecessor    Successor  Predecessor    
Table 6. Forward Loan Modifications and Workout UnitsFor the Period August 1 - September 30, 2018  For the Period July 1 - July 31, 2018 
Combined(1)
 Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 Amount Change % Change
 
Three Months Ended June 30, 2019  Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 Amount Change % Change
HAMP modifications3
  7
 10
 515
 (505) (98)%3
  9
 (6) (67)%
Non-HAMP modifications6,730
  3,446
 10,176
 5,916
 4,260
 72 %5,629
  7,547
 (1,918) (25)%
Workouts2,813
  1,449
 4,262
 6,119
 (1,857) (30)%6,476
  7,159
 (683) (10)%
Total modification and workout units9,546
  4,902
 14,448
 12,550
 1,898
 15 %12,108
  14,715
 (2,607) (18)%

(1) Refer to Basis of Presentation section for discussion on presentation of combined results.

On a combined basis, totalTotal modifications and workouts during the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2018 increased2019 decreased compared to the same period in 20172018 primarily due to a higher volume of natural disaster-related Non-HAMP modifications.lower delinquency rates.

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 Compared to the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017
 Successor  Predecessor   Predecessor    
Table 6.1. Forward Loan Modifications and Workout UnitsFor the Period August 1 - September 30, 2018  For the Period January 1 - July 31, 2018 
Combined(1)
 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 Amount Change % Change
      
HAMP modifications3
  38
 41
 7,090
 (7,049) (99)%
Non-HAMP modifications6,730
  16,828
 23,558
 17,236
 6,322
 37 %
Workouts2,813
  22,700
 25,513
 20,998
 4,515
 22 %
Total modification and workout units9,546
  39,566
 49,112
 45,324
 3,788
 8 %
Table 9.1. Forward Loan Modifications and Workout Units
 Successor  Predecessor    
 Six Months Ended June 30, 2019  Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 Amount Change % Change
HAMP modifications9
  31
 (22) (71)%
Non-HAMP modifications10,812
  13,382
 (2,570) (19)%
Workouts10,877
  21,252
 (10,375) (49)%
Total modification and workout units21,698
  34,665
 (12,967) (37)%

(1) Refer to Basis of Presentation section for discussion on presentation of combined results.

On a combined basis, totalTotal modifications and workouts during the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2018 increased2019 decreased compared to the same period in 20172018 primarily due to a higher volume of repayment planslower delinquency rates and lower disaster (hurricanes and wildfires) related to natural disasters that occurred in the fourth quarter of 2017.

loss mitigation activity.

The table below summarizes the overall performance of the forward servicing and subservicing portfolio.

Table 10. Key Performance Metrics - Forward Servicing and Subservicing Portfolio (1)

Successor PredecessorSuccessor  Predecessor
Table 7. Key Performance Metrics - Forward Servicing and Subservicing Portfolio(1)
September 30,
2018 2017June 30, 2019  June 30, 2018
Loan count3,009,439
 3,042,795
3,637,538
  2,970,692
Average loan amount(2)
$159,768
 $163,214
$169,935
  $156,688
Average coupon - credit sensitive(3)
4.8% 4.7%4.8%  4.8%
Average coupon - interest sensitive(3)
4.2% 4.2%4.4%  4.2%
60+ delinquent (% of loans)(4)
2.5% 3.2%2.3%  2.8%
90+ delinquent (% of loans)(4)
2.1% 2.8%2.0%  2.5%
120+ delinquent (% of loans)(4)
1.9% 2.6%1.8%  2.3%
Total prepayment speed (12-month constant prepayment rate)11.1% 13.8%13.0%  12.1%

(1)
Characteristics and key performance metrics of our servicing portfolio exclude UPB and loan counts acquired but not yet boarded and currently serviced by others.
(2)
Average loan amount is presented in whole dollar amounts.
(3)
The weighted average coupon amounts for our credit and interest sensitive pools presented in the table above are only reflective of our owned forward MSR portfolio that is reported at fair value.
(4)
Loan delinquency is based on the current contractual due date of the loan. In the case of a completed loan modification, delinquency is based on the modified due date of the loan.
(1) Characteristics and key performance metrics of our servicing portfolio exclude UPB and loan counts acquired but not yet boarded and currently serviced by others.
(2) Average loan amount is presented in whole dollar amounts.
(3) The weighted average coupon amounts for our credit and interest sensitive pools presented in the table above are only reflective of our owned forward MSR portfolio that is reported at fair value.
(4) Loan delinquency is based on the current contractual due date of the loan. In the case of a completed loan modification, delinquency is based on the modified due date of the loan.

Delinquency is a significant assumption in determining the mark-to-market adjustment and is a key indicator of MSR portfolio performance. Delinquent loans contribute to lower MSR values due to higher costs to service and increased carrying costs of advances. We continuecontinued to experience decreasinglow delinquency rates during the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2018,2019, which preserves the value of our MSRs.


Servicer Ratings

We participate in ratings reviews with nationally recognized ratings agencies for its mortgage servicing operations. The attainment of favorable ratings is important to maintaining strong relationships with our customers and compliance with provisions in servicing and debt agreements. The table below sets forth our most recent ratings for our servicing operations as of September 30, 2018.

Table 8. Servicer RatingsFitchMoody'sS&P
Rating dateAugust 2017June 2017January &
February 2018
ResidentialRPS2-Not RatedAbove Average
Master ServicerRMS2+SQ2-Above Average
Special ServicerRSS2-Not RatedAbove Average
Subprime ServicerRPS2-Not RatedAbove Average
Fitch Rating Scale of 1 (Highest Performance) to 5 (Low/No Proficiency)
Moody's Rating Scale of SQ1 (Strong Ability/Stability) to SQ5 (Weak Ability/Stability)
S&P's Rating Scale of Strong to Weak

In January 2018, Standard and Poor's Global Ratings ("S&P") affirmed our above average ranking as a residential master servicer. We believe the assessment is based on our seasoned management team with substantive industry knowledge, comprehensive policies and procedures, sound internal controls, as well as an efficient and stable platform with a market position as one of the largest residential mortgage master servicers as measured by portfolio size. The ranking of our outlook is stable as we continue to perform as an overall effective residential mortgage master servicer and have a sufficient financial position. We have been growing our servicing portfolio in a challenging environment and continue to enhance our systems and processes to accommodate new portfolio client and regulatory requirements.

In February 2018, S&P affirmed our above average ranking as a residential primary, subprime, and special servicer. We believe the rankings reflect our experienced management team with extensive industry experience, improved internal control environment, appropriate oversight within critical areas, such as compliance and vendor management, default, and servicing acquisitions, our experience in boarding loans, our controlled default compliance management processes with appropriate emphasis on customer, as well as onshore customer-facing functions which we believe has resulted in improved borrower satisfaction. The rankings of our outlook is stable as we continue to grow our portfolio at a moderate pace and have a sufficient financial position. We made improvements that will help ensure our operational environment remains sound while we continue to be competitive in the mortgage servicing industry.



Servicing Expenses

The tables below summarize expenses in the Servicing segment.

Three Months Ended September 30, 2018 Compared to the Three Months Ended September 30, 2017
Table 11. Servicing - Expenses
Successor  Predecessor   Predecessor     Successor  Predecessor      
Table 9. Servicing - ExpensesFor the Period August 1 - September 30, 2018  For the Period July 1 - July 31, 2018 
Combined(1)
 Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 $ Change % Change
 
Three Months Ended June 30, 2019  Three Months Ended June 30, 2018  Change % Change
Amt bps  Amt bps Amt bps Amt bps Amt bps Amt bpsAmt bps  Amt bps Amt bps Amt bps
Salaries, wages and benefits$52
 6  $25
 6 $77
 6 $76
 3 $1
 3 1% 100%$90
 6  $74
 6 $16
  22 %  %
General and administrative                         
Servicing support fees25
 3  9
 2 34
 3 28
 2 6
 1 21% 50%24
 2  35
 3 (11) (1) (31)% (33)%
Corporate and other general and administrative expenses21
 2  17
 4 38
 3 31
 1 7
 2 23% 200%39
 2  32
 2 7
  22 %  %
Foreclosure and other liquidation related expenses2
   73
 18 75
 6 44
 2 31
 4 70% 200%32
 2  19
 2 13
  68 %  %
Depreciation and amortization4
   2
 1 6
  6
  
  % —%4
   6
  (2)  (33)%  %
Total general and administrative expenses52
 5  101
 25 153
 12 109
 5 44
 7 40% 140%99
 6  92
 7 7
 (1) 8 % (14)%
Total expenses - Servicing$104
 11  $126
 31 $230
 18 $185
 8 $45
 10 24% 125%$189
 12  $166
 13 $23
 (1) 14 % (8)%

(1) Refer to Basis of Presentation section for discussion on presentation of combined results.

On a combined basis, totalTotal expenses increased induring the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20182019 compared to the same period in 20172018 primarily due todriven by increased foreclosuresalaries, wages and other liquidation related expensesbenefits. Salaries, wages and benefits increased as a result of a changethe expansion of the servicing portfolio and an increase in estimate charge on our reverse MSL.headcount largely driven by the Pacific Union and Seterus acquisitions. Servicing support fees decreased in 2019 primarily due to lower legal and tax service expenses. Furthermore, corporate and other general and administrative expenses increased on a combined basis in the three months ended September 30, 20182019 driven by costs related to drive operational efficiencies and enhance overall customer experience. In addition, foreclosure and other liquidation related expenses increased in 2019, primarily due to and increase in vendor and other loanincremental reserves related costs.


Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 Compared to the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017Reverse portfolio.

 Successor  Predecessor     Predecessor        
Table 9.1. Servicing - ExpensesFor the Period August 1 - September 30, 2018  For the Period January 1 - July 31, 2018 
Combined(1)
 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 $ Change % Change
       
 Amt bps  Amt bps Amt bps Amt bps Amt bps Amt bps
Salaries, wages and benefits$52
 6  $175
 6 $227
 6 $218
 3 $9
 3 4 % 100%
General and administrative                        
Servicing support fees25
 3  71
 2 96
 2 93
 1 3
 1 3 % 100%
Corporate and other general and administrative expenses21
 2  80
 3 101
 3 103
 1 (2) 2 (2)% 200%
Foreclosure and other liquidation related expenses2
   133
 4 135
 4 83
 1 52
 3 63 % 300%
Depreciation and amortization4
   15
  19
  16
  3
  19 % —%
Total general and administrative expenses52
 5  299
 9 351
 9 295
 3 56
 6 19 % 200%
Total expenses - Servicing$104
 11  $474
 15 $578
 15 $513
 6 $65
 9 13 % 150%
Table 11.1. Servicing - Expenses
 Successor  Predecessor        
 Six Months Ended June 30, 2019  Six Months Ended June 30, 2018  Change % Change
Amt bps  Amt bps Amt bps Amt bps
Salaries, wages and benefits$176
 6  $150
 6 $26
  17 %  %
General and administrative                
Servicing support fees63
 2  62
 2 1
  2 %  %
Corporate and other general and administrative expenses78
 3  63
 3 15
  24 %  %
Foreclosure and other liquidation related expenses59
 2  60
 2 (1)  (2)%  %
Depreciation and amortization8
   13
 1 (5) (1) (38)% (100)%
Total general and administrative expenses208
 7  198
 8 10
 (1) 5 % (13)%
Total expenses - Servicing$384
 13  $348
 14 $36
 (1) 10 % (7)%

(1) Refer to Basis of Presentation section for discussion on presentation of combined results.

Total expenses on a combined basis increased induring the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20182019 compared to the same period in 20172018 primarily due to anincreased salaries, wages and benefits. The increase in foreclosure and other liquidation related expenses as a result of a change in estimate charge on our reverse MSL. In addition, on a combined basis, salaries, wages and benefits expenses increased in the nine months ended September 30, 2018is primarily due to the significant expansion of the servicing portfolio and an increase in headcount largely driven by the second half of 2017. Additionally,Pacific Union and Seterus acquisitions. In addition, corporate and other general and administrative expenses increased as compared to the same period in the third quarter of 2017, the Predecessor launched its own reverse servicing system and terminated its existing contract with a subservicer. As2018 as a result the Predecessor increased staffof expenses related to perform tasks previously outsourcedour initiative to the subservicerincrease operational efficiencies and eliminated the subservice fee paid to the vendor.enhance overall customer experience.


Three Months Ended September 30, 2018 Compared to the Three Months Ended September 30, 2017
 Successor  Predecessor     Predecessor        
Table 10. Servicing - Other Income (Expenses), NetFor the Period August 1 - September 30, 2018  For the Period July 1 - July 31, 2018 
Combined(1)
 Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 Change % Change
       
 Amt bps  Amt bps Amt bps Amt bps Amt bps Amt bps
Reverse mortgage interest income$72
 8
  $38
 9
 $110
 9
 $137
 11
 $(27) (2) (20)% (18)%
Other interest income6
 1
  3
 1
 9
 1
 6
 
 3
 1
 50 % 100 %
Interest income78
 9
  41
 10
 119
 10
 143
 11
 (24) (1) (17)% (9)%
                         
Reverse mortgage interest expense(63) (7)  (30) (7) (93) (7) (97) (7) (4) 
 (4)%  %
Advance interest expense(5) (1)  (2) (1) (7) (1) (8) (1) (1) 
 (13)%  %
Other interest expense(6) (1)  (3) (1) (9) (1) (27) (2) (18) (1) (67)% (50)%
Interest expense(74) (9)  (35) (9) (109) (9) (132) (10) (23) (1) (17)% (10)%
Other income (expense)5
 1
  
 
 5
 
 (2) 
 7
 
 350 %  %
Total other income (expenses), net - Servicing$9
 1
  $6
 1
 $15
 1
 $9
 1
 $6
 
 67 %  %
                         
Weighted average cost - advance facilities4.0%    4.1%       3.1%   

 

 

 

Weighted average cost - excess spread financing8.9%    8.8%       8.9%   

 

 

 

Table 12. Servicing - Other Income (Expenses), Net

(1) Refer to Basis of Presentation section for discussion on presentation of combined results.
 Successor  Predecessor        
 Three Months Ended June 30, 2019  Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 Change % Change
Amt bps  Amt bps Amt bps Amt bps
Reverse mortgage interest income$86
 6
  $118
 10
 $(32) (4) (27)% (40)%
Other interest income50
 3
  3
 
 47
 3
 1,567 % 100 %
Interest income136
 9
  121
 10
 15
 (1) 12 % (10)%
                 
Reverse mortgage interest expense(46) (3)  (95) (8) (49) (5) (52)% (63)%
Advance interest expense(8) (1)  (12) (1) (4) 
 (33)%  %
Other interest expense(55) (3)  (8) (1) 47
 2
 588 % 200 %
Interest expense(109) (7)  (115) (10) (6) (3) (5)% (30)%
Other income (expense)
 
  
 
 
 
  %  %
Total other income (expenses), net - Servicing$27
 2
  $6
 
 $21
 2
 350 % 100 %
                 
Weighted average cost - advance facilities5.5%    4.0%   1.5% 

 38 % 

Weighted average cost - excess spread financing8.9%    8.8%   0.1% 

 1 % 


Total other income (expenses), net on a combined basis, improved inincreased during the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20182019 as compared to the same period in 20172018 primarily due to a decrease in other interest expense andan increase in otherinterest income. Other interest income (expense) offset by a decreaseincreased due to $48 of earnings credits and bank fee credits the Predecessor previously classified as interest expense. Reverse mortgage interest income decreased due to the decline in the reverse mortgage interest income. The decrease in other interestinterests balance. Interest expense in a combined basis was primarily a result of a decrease in interest expense related to MSR financing, lower compensating interest expense and improved banking relationships. Other income (expense) on a combined basis improveddecreased during the three months ended June 30, 2019 as compared to the same period in 2017 primarily due to2018 as a result of lower reverse mortgage interest expense driven by the gain on sale of MSRdecline in the three months ended September 30, 2018. Partially offsettingreverse mortgage interest portfolio balance as well as the decreaseaccretion of the HMBS bond premium, offset by an increase in other interest expense. The increase in other interest expense was primarily due to an increase of $16 in excess spread costs and $26 of earnings credits and bank fee credits the Predecessor previously classified as interest expense and $5 of compensating interest expense driven by higher payoff volume.


Table 12.1. Servicing - Other Income (Expenses), Net
 Successor  Predecessor        
 Six Months Ended June 30, 2019  Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 Change % Change
Amt bps  Amt bps Amt bps Amt bps
Reverse mortgage interest income$168
 5
  $237
 10
 $(69) (5) (29)% (50)%
Other interest income83
 3
  10
 
 73
 3
 730 % 100 %
Interest income251
 8
  247
 10
 4
 (2) 2 % (20)%
                 
Reverse mortgage interest expense(117) (4)  (191) (7) (74) (3) (39)% (43)%
Advance interest expense(17) 
  (17) (1) 
 (1)  % 100 %
Other interest expense(89) (3)  (25) (1) 64
 2
 256 % 200 %
Interest expense(223) (7)  (233) (9) (10) (2) (4)% (22)%
Other income (expense)
 
  (1) 
 1
 
 100 %  %
Total other income (expenses), net - Servicing$28
 1
  $13
 1
 $15
 
 115 %  %
                 
Weighted average cost - advance facilities5.1%    3.9%   1.2%   31 %  
Weighted average cost - excess spread financing8.9%    8.9%   %    %  

Total other income (expenses), net increased during the six months ended June 30, 2019 as compared to the same period in 2018 primarily due to a decrease in interest expense. Interest expense decreased during the six months ended June 30, 2019 as compared to the same period in 2018 due to lower reverse mortgage interest expense driven by the decline in the reverse mortgage interest portfolio balance as well as the accretion of the HMBS bond premium, offset by an increase in other interest expense. Other interest expense increased primarily due to an increase of $23 in excess spread costs and $34 of earnings credits and bank fee credits the Predecessor previously classified as interest expense. In addition, interest income (expense) onincreased primarily due to an increase in other interest income as a combined basisresult of $34 of earnings credits and bank fee credits the Predecessor previously classified as interest expense. Offsetting the increase in other interest income was a decrease in reverse mortgage interest income due to a decline in reverse mortgage interest in the three months ended September 30, 2018 and the September 2017 recognition of the initial discount on the purchase of an acquired portfolio.


Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 Compared to the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017
 Successor  Predecessor     Predecessor        
Table 10.1. Servicing - Other Income (Expenses), NetFor the Period August 1 - September 30, 2018  For the Period January 1 - July 31, 2018 
Combined(1)
 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 Change % Change
       
 Amt bps  Amt bps Amt bps Amt bps Amt bps Amt bps
Reverse mortgage interest income$72
 8
  $274
 9
 $346
 9
 $370
 10
 $(24) (1) (6)% (10)%
Other interest income6
 1
  14
 1
 20
 1
 16
 
 4
 1
 25 % 100 %
Interest income78
 9
  288
 10
 366
 10
 386
 10
 (20) 
 (5)%  %
                         
Reverse mortgage interest expense(63) (7)  (221) (7) (284) (7) (295) (8) (11) (1) (4)% (13)%
Advance interest expense(5) (1)  (19) (1) (24) (1) (26) (1) (2) 
 (8)%  %
Other interest expense(6) (1)  (28) (1) (34) (1) (88) (2) (54) (1) (61)% (50)%
Interest expense(74) (9)  (268) (9) (342) (9) (409) (11) (67) (2) (16)% (18)%
Other income (expense)5
 1
  (1) 
 4
 
 (2) 
 6
 
 300 %  %
Total other income (expenses), net - Servicing$9
 1
  $19
 1
 $28
 1
 $(25) (1) $53
 2
 212 % 200 %
                         
Weighted average cost - advance facilities4.0%    3.9%       3.1%   

 

 

 

Weighted average cost - excess spread financing8.9%    8.8%       8.9%   

 

 

 


(1) Refer to Basis of Presentation section for discussion on presentation of combined results.

On a combined basis, total other income (expenses), net improved in the nine months ended September 30, 2018 as compared to the same period in 2017 primarily due to a decrease in interest expense and an increase in other income (expense) offset by a decrease in reverse mortgage interest income. The decrease in interest expense on a combined basis is primarily a result of a decrease in other interest expensewhich was related to MSR financing, lower compensating interest expense and improved banking relationships. Reverse mortgage interest expense decreased on a combined basis due to a decline in reverse mortgage interest in the three months ended September 30, 2018. Other income (expense) on a combined basis improved as compared to the same period in 2017 primarily due to the gain on sale of MSR in the three months ended September 30, 2018. Offsetting the decrease in interest expense and increase in other income (expense) on a combined basis was a decrease in interest expense primarily due to a decrease in reverse mortgage interest expense as a result of the decline in the reverse mortgage interest and the September 2017 recognition of the initial discount on the purchase of an acquired portfolio.interests balance.



Serviced PortfolioExcess Spread Financing
The Predecessor has entered into several agreements with certain entities managed by New Residential, in which New Residential and/or certain funds managed by Fortress own an interest (each a “New Residential Entity”). The Predecessor sold to the related New Residential Entity the right to receive a portion of the excess cash flow generated from certain acquired MSRs after a receipt of a fixed base servicing fee per loan. The Predecessor, as the servicer of the loans, retains all ancillary revenues and Liabilitiesthe remaining portion of the excess cash flow after payment of the fixed base servicing fee and also provides all advancing functions for the portfolio. The related New Residential Entity does not have prior or ongoing obligations associated with these MSR portfolios. Should the Company refinance any loan in such portfolios, subject to certain limitations, the Company will be required to transfer the new loan or a replacement loan of similar economic characteristics into the portfolios. The new or replacement loan will be governed by the same terms set forth in the agreements described above.

The fees paid to New Residential Entity by the Predecessor totaled $52 and $105 during the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively, which were recorded as a reduction to servicing fee revenue, net.

Mortgage Servicing Rights Financing
From December 2013 through June 2014, the Predecessor entered into agreements to sell a contractually specified base fee component of certain MSRs and servicing advances under specified terms to a joint venture capitalized by New Residential and certain unaffiliated third-parties. The Company continues to be the named servicer, and, for accounting purposes, ownership of the mortgage servicing rights continues to reside with the Company. Accordingly, the Company accounts for the MSRs and the related MSRs financing liability on its consolidated balance sheets. The Company will continue to sell future servicing advances to New Residential.

The Predecessor did not enter into any additional supplemental agreements with these affiliates in 2018.

Subservicing and Servicing
In January 2017, the Predecessor entered into a subservicing agreement with a subsidiary of New Residential. The Predecessor earned $18 and $37 of subservicing fees and other subservicing revenues during the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively.

In May 2014, the Predecessor entered into a servicing arrangement with New Residential whereby the Predecessor services residential mortgage loans acquired by New Residential and/or its various affiliates and trust entities. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, the Predecessor recognized approximately $2 and $3 related to these service arrangements, respectively.



CAUTIONS REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. federal securities laws. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, projections, strategies, core initiatives, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements, which are not statements of historical facts. When used in this discussion, the words “anticipate,” “appears,” “believe,” “foresee,” “intend,” “should,” “expect,” “estimate,” “project,” “plan,” “may,” “could,” “will,” “are likely” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements involve predictions of our future financial condition, performance, plans and strategies and are thus dependent on a number of factors including, without limitation, assumptions and data that may be imprecise or incorrect. Specific factors that may impact performance or other predictions of future actions have, in many but not all cases, been identified in connection with specific forward-looking statements. As with any projection or forecast, forward-looking statements are inherently susceptible to uncertainty and changes in circumstances, and we are under no obligation to, and express disclaim any obligation, to update or alter our forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

A number of important factors exist that could cause future results to differ materially from historical performance and these forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such a difference include, but are not limited to:

our ability to maintain or grow the size of our servicing portfolio;
our ability to maintain or grow our originations volume and profitability;
our ability to recapture voluntary prepayments related to our existing servicing portfolio;
our shift in the mix of our servicing portfolio to subservicing, which is highly concentrated;
delays in our ability to collect or be reimbursed for servicing advances;
our ability to obtain sufficient liquidity and capital to operate our business;
changes in prevailing interest rates;
our ability to finance and recover costs of our reverse servicing operations;
our ability to successfully implement our strategic initiatives;
our ability to realize anticipated benefits of the Merger and other acquisitions, including Pacific Union, AMS, and Seterus;
our ability to use net operating loss carryforwards and other tax attributes;
changes in our business relationships or changes in servicing guidelines with Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and Ginnie Mae;
Xome’s ability to compete in highly competitive markets;
our ability to pay down debt;
our ability to manage legal and regulatory examinations and enforcement investigations and proceedings, compliance requirements and related costs;
our ability to prevent cyber intrusions and mitigate cyber risks; and
our ability to maintain our licenses and other regulatory approvals.

All of these factors are difficult to predict, contain uncertainties that may materially affect actual results and may be beyond our control. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for our management to predict all such factors or to assess the effect of each such new factor on our business. Although we believe that the assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements contained herein are reasonable, any of the assumptions could be inaccurate, and any of these statements included herein may prove to be inaccurate. Given the significant uncertainties inherent in the forward-looking statements included herein, the inclusion of such information should not be regarded as a representation by us or any other person that the results or conditions described in such statements or our objectives and plans will be achieved. Please refer to Item 1A, Risk Factors, and Item 7, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, included in this report and in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 for further information on these and other risk factors affecting us.


Item 2.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations (“MD&A”) should be read in conjunction with the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements and in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018. The following discussion contains, in addition to the historical information, forward-looking statements that include risks, assumptions and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by such statements.

“Predecessor” and “Successor” in the MD&A relates to Nationstar and Mr. Cooper, respectively. The financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 reflect the results of the Predecessor. The financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 reflect the results of the Successor. The financial results in each case are presented under GAAP.

Dollar amounts are reported in millions, except per share data and other key metrics, unless otherwise noted.

 Successor Predecessor
Table 11. Serviced Portfolios and Related LiabilitiesSeptember 30, 2018 December 31, 2017
 UPB Carrying Amount Weighted Avg. Coupon UPB Carrying Amount Weighted Avg. Coupon
Forward MSRs - fair value           
Agency$205,201
 $2,795
 4.5% $202,868
 $2,251
 4.5%
Non-agency69,285
 690
 4.7% 78,512
 686
 4.6%
Total Forward MSRs - fair value274,486
 3,485
 4.5% 281,380
 2,937
 4.5%
            
Subservicing and other(1)
           
Agency195,489
 N/A
 N/A
 183,519
 N/A
 N/A
Non-agency13,617
 N/A
 N/A
 8,357
 N/A
 N/A
Total subservicing and other209,106
 N/A
 N/A
 191,876
 N/A
 N/A
            
Reverse portfolio - amortized cost           
MSR75
 15
 N/A
 9,395
 4
 N/A
MSL(2)
21,703
 (79) N/A
 15,729
 (41) N/A
Securitized loans8,882
 8,886
 N/A
 9,988
 9,984
 N/A
Total reverse portfolio serviced30,660
 8,822
 N/A
 35,112
 9,947
 N/A
Total servicing portfolio unpaid principal balance$514,252
 $12,307
 N/A
 $508,368
 $12,884
 N/A
Overview

(1) SubservicingWe are a leading servicer and other amounts include loans we service for others,originator of residential mortgage loans, originated butand a provider of real estate services through our Xome subsidiary. Our purpose is to keep the dream of homeownership alive, and we do this as a servicer by helping mortgage borrowers manage what is typically their largest financial asset, and by helping our investors maximize the returns from their portfolios of residential mortgages. We have yeta track record of significant growth, having expanded our servicing portfolio from $10 billion in 2009 to $644 billion as of June 30, 2019. We believe this track record reflects our strong operating capabilities, which include a proprietary low-cost servicing platform, strong loss mitigation skills, a commitment to compliance, a customer-centric culture, a demonstrated ability to retain customers, growing origination capabilities, and significant investment in technology. More information on the company is available at investors.mrcoopergroup.com. Information contained on our websites is not, and should not be deemed to be, sold and agency REO balances for which we own the mortgage servicing rights.a part of this report.

We assess whether acquired portfoliosOur strategy to position the company for continued, sustainable long-term growth includes initiatives to improve profitability and strengthen the balance sheet. Key strategic initiatives include the following:

Integrate our recent acquisitions, which include Assurant Mortgage Solutions, Pacific Union, and Seterus;
Complete Project Titan, our servicing transformation initiative, which consists of a series of interrelated technology initiatives designed to streamline processes, improve customer and team member experiences, and drive efficiency;
Identify additional opportunities throughout the organization to drive greater efficiency;
Strengthen our balance sheet and reduce leverage;
Manage the interest rate risk associated with holding MSRs on balance sheet by providing existing customers with attractive refinance options, growing the size and improving the profitability of our Origination segment (whose results are more credit sensitive or interest sensitive in nature on the datetypically counter-cyclical to those of the acquisition. We consider numerous factors in making this assessment,Servicing segment), expanding the size of our subservicing portfolio through value-added partnerships with the primary factors consistingMSR owners, and by utilizing excess spread facilities to pass through a portion of the overall portfolio delinquency characteristics, portfolio seasoninginterest rate risk to capital partners; and residential mortgage loan composition. Interest rate sensitive portfolios typically consist
Maintain strong relationships with agencies, investors, regulators, and other counterparties and a strong reputation for compliance and customer service.
















Results of single-family conforming residential forward mortgage loans serviced for GSEs or other third-party investors. Credit sensitive portfolio primarily consists of higher delinquency single-family non-conforming residential forward mortgage loans in private-label securitizations.Operations

 Successor Predecessor
Table 12. Fair Value MSR ValuationSeptember 30, 2018 December 31, 2017
 UPB Carrying Amount bps UPB Carrying Amount bps
MSRs - fair value           
Credit sensitive$144,697
 $1,652
 114 $167,605
 $1,572
 94
Interest sensitive - agency129,789
 1,833
 141 113,775
 1,365
 120
Total MSRs - fair value$274,486
 $3,485
 127 $281,380
 $2,937
 104
Table 1. Consolidated Operations
 Successor  Predecessor    
 Three Months Ended June 30, 2019  Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 $ Change % Change
Revenues - operational$630
  $425
 $205
 48 %
Revenues - Mark-to-market(231)  19
 (250) (1,316)%
Total revenues399
  444
 (45) (10)%
Expenses492
  339
 153
 45 %
Other income (expenses), net(24)  (26) 2
 (8)%
(Loss) income before income tax (benefit) expense(117)  79
 (196) (248)%
Less: Income tax (benefit) expense(29)  21
 (50) (238)%
Net (loss) income(88)  58
 (146) (252)%
Less: Net (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interests(1)  
 (1) (100)%
Net (loss) income attributable to Successor/Predecessor$(87)  $58
 $(145) (250)%

AsWe incurred a total loss before income tax of September$117 during the three months ended June 30, 2018,2019 whereas the Predecessor generated total income before income tax of $79 during the same period in 2018. The net loss in 2019 was primarily due to unfavorable mark-to-market (“MTM”) of $231 driven by declining interest rates when measuring the fair valuecompared with a favorable MTM of the portfolio as a basis point of the unpaid principal balance, our credit sensitive pool$19 in 2018. Both operational revenue and expenses increased in value by 20 bps compared to the Predecessor's balance as of December 31, 2017 due to lower delinquency and foreclosure rates and lower forecasted prepayment speeds. The fair value of our interest sensitive portfolio increased by 21 bps at September 30, 2018 compared to the Predecessor's balance as of December 31, 2017 due to decreased forecasted prepayment speeds2019 as a result of the rising interest expense environmentacquisitions of Pacific Union and Seterus in February 2019 and Xome’s acquisition of AMS in August 2018.

Table 1.1 Consolidated Operations
 Successor  Predecessor    
 Six Months Ended June 30, 2019  Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 $ Change % Change
Revenues - operational$1,173
  $861
 $312
 36 %
Revenues - Mark-to-market(524)  171
 (695) (406)%
Total revenues649
  1,032
 (383) (37)%
Expenses935
  703
 232
 33 %
Other income (expenses), net(64)  (44) (20) 45 %
(Loss) income before income tax (benefit) expense(350)  285
 (635) (223)%
Less: Income tax (benefit) expense(76)  67
 (143) (213)%
Net (loss) income(274)  218
 (492) (226)%
Less: Net (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interests(1)  
 (1) (100)%
Net (loss) income attributable to Successor/Predecessor$(273)  $218
 $(491) (225)%

We incurred a total loss before income tax of $350 during the six months ended June 30, 2019 whereas the Predecessor generated total income before income tax expense of $285 during the same period in 2018. The following tablenet loss in 2019 was primarily due to unfavorable MTM of $524 driven by declining interest rates when compared with a favorable MTM of $171 in 2018. Consolidated operational revenue and expenses increased during the six months ended June 30, 2019 compared to the same period in 2018 largely driven by the acquisitions of Pacific Union and Seterus in February 2019, as well as Xome’s acquisition of AMS in August 2018.


Total other income (expenses), net, declined during the six months ended June 30, 2019 compared to the same period in 2018. The decline was primarily due to an increase in interest expense in our Corporate segment in 2019 as a result of a higher debt balance and higher interest rates related to unsecured senior notes.


Table 2. Provision for Income Taxes
 Successor  Predecessor    
 Three Months Ended June 30, 2019  Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 $ Change % Change
Income tax (benefit) expense$(29)  $21
 $(50) (238)%
         
Effective tax rate(1)
24.6%  26.5%    

(1)
Effective tax rate is calculated using whole numbers.

We had an income tax benefit for the three months ended June 30, 2019. For the same period ended in 2018, the Predecessor had an income tax expense. The effective tax rate for the three months ended June 30, 2019 was 24.6% as compared to the effective tax rate of 26.5% for the three months ended June 30, 2018. The decreased rate is primarily attributable to the tax effect of permanent differences.

Table 2.1. Provision for Income Taxes
 Successor  Predecessor    
 Six Months Ended June 30, 2019  Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 $ Change % Change
Income tax (benefit) expense$(76)  $67
 $(143) (213)%
         
Effective tax rate(1)
21.7%  23.6%    

(1)
Effective tax rate is calculated using whole numbers.

We had an income tax benefit for the six months ended June 30, 2019. For the same period ended in 2018, the Predecessor had an income tax expense. The effective tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2019 was 21.7% as compared to the effective tax rate of 23.6% for the six months ended June 30, 2018. The decreased rate is primarily attributable to the tax effect of permanent differences.



Segment Results

Our operations are conducted through four segments: Servicing, Originations, Xome, and Corporate/Other.

The Servicing segment performs operational activities on behalf of investors or owners of the underlying mortgages, including collecting and disbursing borrower payments, investor reporting, customer service, modifying loans where appropriate to help borrowers stay current, and when necessary performing collections, foreclosures, and the sale of REO.
The Originations segment originates residential mortgage loans through our direct-to-consumer channel, which provides information onrefinance options for our existing customers, and through our correspondent and wholesale channels which purchase or originate loans from mortgage bankers and brokers.
The Xome segment provides a variety of real estate services to mortgage originators, mortgage and real estate investors, and mortgage servicers, including valuation, title, and field services, operates an exchange which facilitates the fair valuesale of foreclosed properties, and contains a subsidiary which sells data and technology solutions.
The Corporate/Other segment represents unallocated overhead expenses, including the costs of executive management and other corporate functions that are not directly attributable to our owned forward MSRoperating segments, our senior unsecured notes, and the results of a legacy mortgage investment portfolio.

 Successor  Predecessor
Table 13. MSRs - Fair Value, Roll ForwardFor the Period August 1 - September 30, 2018  For the Period July 1 - July 31, 2018 Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 For the Period January 1 - July 31, 2018 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017
      
Fair value - beginning of period$3,413
  $3,356
 $3,046
 $2,937
 $3,160
Additions:          
Servicing retained from mortgage loans sold43
  22
 48
 162
 151
Purchases of servicing rights72
  12
 17
 144
 30
Dispositions:          
Sales of servicing rights(1)
(63)  
 (26) 4
 (24)
Changes in fair value:          
Due to changes in valuation inputs or assumptions used in the valuation model:          
Credit sensitive14
  11
 (12) 203
 (21)
Interest sensitive51
  35
 (27) 127
 (92)
Other changes in fair value:          
Scheduled principal payments(20)  (6) (20) (45) (62)
Disposition of negative MSRs and other(2)
7
  3
 11
 27
 59
Prepayments          
Voluntary prepayments          
Credit sensitive(14)  (10) (42) (71) (131)
Interest sensitive(11)  (8) (29) (54) (79)
Involuntary prepayments          
Credit sensitive(3)  (1) (6) (12) (22)
Interest sensitive(4)  (1) (4) (9) (13)
Fair value - end of period$3,485
  $3,413
 $2,956
 $3,413
 $2,956
Table 3. Segment Results
 Successor
 Three Months Ended June 30, 2019
 Servicing Originations Xome 
Elimination/
Reclassification(1)
 Total Operating Segments Corporate/Other Consolidated
Revenues             
Service related, net$27
 $20
 $108
 $(18) $137
 $
 $137
Net gain on mortgage loans held for sale
 244
 
 18
 262
 
 262
Total revenues27
 264
 108
 
 399
 
 399
Total Expenses189
 145
 101
 
 435
 57
 492
Other income (expenses)             
Interest income136
 23
 
 
 159
 3
 162
Interest expense(109) (25) 
 
 (134) (53) (187)
Other
 1
 
 
 1
 
 1
Total Other Income (Expenses), Net27
 (1) 
 
 26
 (50) (24)
(Loss) income before income tax (benefit) expense$(135) $118
 $7
 $
 $(10) $(107) $(117)

(1) Amounts
 Predecessor
 Three Months Ended June 30, 2018
 Servicing Originations Xome 
Elimination/
Reclassification(1)
 Total Operating Segments Corporate/Other Consolidated
Revenues             
Service related, net$248
 $17
 $62
 $(11) $316
 $1
 $317
Net gain on mortgage loans held for sale
 116
 
 11
 127
 
 127
Total revenues248
 133
 62
 
 443
 1
 444
Total Expenses166
 102
 52
 
 320
 19
 339
Other income (expenses)             
Interest income121
 17
 
 
 138
 2
 140
Interest expense(115) (16) 
 
 (131) (33) (164)
Other
 
 
 
 
 (2) (2)
Total Other Income (Expenses), Net6
 1
 
 
 7
 (33) (26)
Income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit)$88
 $32
 $10
 $
 $130
 $(51) $79

(1)
For Servicing segment results purposes, all revenue is attributable to servicing the portfolio. Therefore, $18 and $11 of net gain on mortgage loans is moved to service related, net for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. For consolidated results purposes, these amounts were reclassed to net gain on mortgage loans held for sale.

Table 3.1 Segment Results
 Successor
 Six Months Ended June 30, 2019
 Servicing Originations Xome 
Elimination/
Reclassification(1)
 Total Operating Segments Corporate/Other Consolidated
Revenues             
Service related, net$35
 $35
 $204
 $(53) $221
 $
 $221
Net gain on mortgage loans held for sale
 375
 
 53
 428
 
 428
Total revenues35
 410
 204
 
 649
 
 649
Total Expenses384
 249
 200
 
 833
 102
 935
Other income (expenses)             
Interest income251
 40
 
 
 291
 5
 296
Interest expense(223) (43) 
 
 (266) (110) (376)
Other
 5
 11
 
 16
 
 16
Total Other Income (Expenses), Net28
 2
 11
 
 41
 (105) (64)
(Loss) income before income tax (benefit) expense$(321) $163
 $15
 $
 $(143) $(207) $(350)


 Predecessor
 Six Months Ended June 30, 2018
 Servicing Originations Xome 
Elimination/
Reclassification(1)
 Total Operating Segments Corporate/Other Consolidated
Revenues             
Service related, net$643
 $32
 $127
 $(22) $780
 $1
 $781
Net gain on mortgage loans held for sale
 229
 
 22
 251
 
 251
Total revenues643
 261
 127
 
 1,031
 1
 1,032
Total Expenses348
 211
 104
 
 663
 40
 703
Other income (expenses)             
Interest income247
 32
 
 
 279
 6
 285
Interest expense(233) (31) 
 
 (264) (71) (335)
Other(1) 
 9
 
 8
 (2) 6
Total Other Income (Expenses), Net13
 1
 9
 
 23
 (67) (44)
(Loss) income before income tax (benefit) expense$308
 $51
 $32
 $
 $391
 $(106) $285

(1)
For Servicing segment results purposes, all revenue is attributable to servicing the portfolio. Therefore, $53 and $22 of net gain on mortgage loans is moved to service related, net for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. For consolidated results purposes, these amounts were reclassed to net gain on mortgage loans held for sale.


Servicing Segment

The Servicing segment’s strategy is to generate income by growing the portfolio and maximizing the servicing margin. We believe several competitive strengths have been critical to our long-term growth as a servicer, including our low-cost platform, our skill in mitigating losses for investors, our commitment to strong customer service and regulatory compliance, our history of successfully boarding new loans, and the ability to retain existing customers by offering attractive refinance options. We believe that our operational capabilities are relatedreflected in strong ratings.
Table 4. Servicer Ratings
Successor
Fitch(1)
Moody’s(2)
S&P(3)
Rating dateNovember 2018May 2019May 2019
ResidentialRPS2-Not RatedAbove Average
Master ServicerRMS2+SQ2Above Average
Special ServicerRSS2-Not RatedAbove Average
Subprime ServicerRPS2-Not RatedAbove Average

(1)
Fitch Rating Scale of 1 (Highest Performance) to 5 (Low/No Proficiency)
(2)
Moody’s Rating Scale of SQ1 (Strong Ability/Stability) to SQ5 (Weak Ability/Stability)
(3)
S&P’s Rating Scale of Strong to Weak



Servicing Portfolio Composition

As of June 30, 2019, the outstanding principal balance consisted of approximately $618 billion in forward loans, of which $302 billion was subservicing, and $26 billion in reverse servicing.

The term “forward” refers to loans we service which are not “reverse mortgages,” as discussed below.

Our subservicing portfolio consists of loans where we perform the servicing responsibilities for a contractual fee, but do not own the servicing rights and therefore do not hold an MSR on balance sheet.

Reverse mortgage loans, known as HECMs, provide seniors 62 and older with a loan upon which draws can be made periodically. The draws are secured by the equity in the borrower’s home. We acquired portfolios of reverse mortgages in prior years, and our portfolio of reverse mortgages is now in run-off mode. For reverse mortgages, we hold MSRs on balance sheet, similar to the costaccounting for forward mortgages, except in cases where the costs of servicing are expected to disposeexceed revenues, in which case a Mortgage Servicing Liability (“MSL”) is created. Additionally, we consolidate certain reverse mortgages on our balance sheet and accrue interest income and expense.

The following tables set forth the results of negativeoperations for the Servicing segment.
Table 5. Servicing - Operations
 Successor  Predecessor    
 Three Months Ended June 30, 2019  Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 $ Change % Change
Revenues        
Operational$314
  $277
 $37
 13 %
Amortization, net of accretion(56)  (48) (8) 17 %
Mark-to-market(231)  19
 (250) (1,316)%
Total revenues27
  248
 (221) (89)%
Expenses189
  166
 23
 14 %
Total other income (expenses), net27
  6
 21
 350 %
Income (loss) before income tax expense$(135)  $88
 $(223) (253)%

For the three months ended June 30, 2019, total revenues decreased compared to the same period in 2018 primarily due to unfavorable mark-to-market revenues, partially offset by an increase in operational revenues. The change in the mark-to-market revenue was primarily due to the lower interest rate environment in 2019. The increase in the operational revenues was primarily due to an increase in base servicing and subservicing fees. Base servicing and subservicing fees increased in 2019 primarily due to the increase in the forward and subservicing portfolios largely driven by the acquisition of Pacific Union, along with continued growth in subservicing clients’ portfolios. The increase in servicing and subservicing fees was partially offset by an increase in excess spread principal payments, a decrease in modification fees and reverse servicing fees revenues. Amortization, net of accretion for the three months ended June 30, 2019 increased primarily due to an increase in amortization of forward MSR associatedas a result of growth in the forward MSR portfolio and elevated prepayments driven by the lower interest rate environment. Partially offsetting the increase in amortization of the forward MSR was the accretion of excess spread, as well as the accretion of the premium that was recorded in connection with nonperforming loanthe Merger on our reverse MSL.

Expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2019 increased compared to the same period in 2018 primarily due to an increase in salaries, wages and benefits from an increase in headcount to service the growth in the servicing portfolio primarily driven by the Pacific Union and Seterus acquisitions. Other income (expense), net, increased primarily due to an increase in interest income driven by earnings credits and bank fee credits the Predecessor previously classified as interest expense and a decrease in interest expense due to lower reverse mortgage interest expense.

Table 5.1. Servicing - Operations
 Successor  Predecessor    
 Six Months Ended June 30, 2019  Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 $ Change % Change
Revenues        
Operational$638
  $568
 $70
 12 %
Amortization, net of accretion(79)  (96) 17
 (18)%
Mark-to-market(524)  171
 (695) (406)%
Total revenues35
  643
 (608) (95)%
Expenses384
  348
 36
 10 %
Total other income (expenses), net28
  13
 15
 115 %
Income before income tax expense$(321)  $308
 $(629) (204)%

For the six months ended June 30, 2019, total revenues decreased compared to the same period in 2018 primarily due to unfavorable mark-to-market revenues, partially offset by an increase in operational revenues and lower amortization. The change in the mark-to-market revenue was primarily due to the lower interest rate environment in 2019. The increase in the operational revenues was primarily due to an increase in base servicing and subservicing fees and other ancillary revenues. Base servicing and subservicing fees increased in 2019 primarily due to the increase in the forward and subservicing portfolios largely driven by the acquisition of Pacific Union, along with continued growth in subservicing clients’ portfolios.
(2) Amounts The increase in other ancillary revenues was primarily represent negative fair values reclassifieddue to a gain from the MSR asset to reservesexecution of advancesa clean-up call option on a reverse mortgage loan trust during the first quarter of 2019. Partially offsetting the increase in servicing and subservicing fees and other receivablesancillary revenues was a decrease in incentive fees, modification fees and reverse servicing fees revenues, as underlying loans are removedwell as an increase in excess spread principal payments. Amortization, net of accretion for the six months ended June 30, 2019 decreased primarily due to the accretion of our reverse MSL that was recorded in connection with the Merger. The remaining change in amortization was a result of an increase in excess spread accretion. Other income (expense), net, increased primarily due to a decrease in interest expense as a result of the accretion of the HMBS bond premium as well as a decrease in interest expense on financing vehicles.

Expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2019 increased compared to the same period in 2018 primarily due to an increase in salaries, wages and benefits from an increase in headcount in connection with the MSRPacific Union and other reclassification adjustments.Seterus acquisitions.


The following table sets forth the weighted average assumptions in estimating the fair valueprovides a rollforward of MSRs.our forward servicing portfolio UPB, including loans subserviced for others.

 Successor Predecessor
Table 14. MSRs - Fair ValueSeptember 30,
 2018 2017
Credit Sensitive MSRs   
Discount rate11.2% 11.4%
Weighted average prepayment speeds11.2% 15.4%
Weighted average life of loans6.7 years
 5.6 years
    
Interest Sensitive MSRs   
Discount rate9.2% 9.2%
Weighted average prepayment speeds8.9% 11.3%
Weighted average life of loans7.4 years
 6.5 years
Table 6. Forward Servicing and Subservicing Portfolio UPB Rollforward
 Successor  Predecessor
 Three Months Ended June 30, 2019 Six Months Ended June 30, 2019  Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 Six Months Ended June 30, 2018
Balance - beginning of period$604,883
 $519,367
  $466,401
 $473,256
Additions:

       
Originations9,920
 15,215
  5,545
 10,633
Acquisitions32,787
 130,598
  14,655
 20,804
Deductions:

       
Dispositions(2,914) (4,165)  (1,739) (1,793)
Principal reductions and other(5,700) (10,845)  (4,724) (9,659)
Voluntary reductions(1)
(19,778) (30,050)  (13,166) (24,829)
Involuntary reductions(2)
(994) (1,851)  (1,478) (2,823)
Net changes in loans serviced by others(84) (149)  (96) (191)
Balance - end of period$618,120
 $618,120
  $465,398
 $465,398

(1)
Voluntary reductions are related to loan payoffs by customers.
(2)
Involuntary reductions refer to loans liquidated through default.

During the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, our forward servicing and subservicing portfolio UPB increased when compared to the same periods in 2018, primarily due to increased boarding of loans generated from the acquisitions and portfolio growth from our subservicing clients. The increase in dispositions was a result of an increase in our loan sales driven by increased sales volume in our origination channel.

Discount rate
The following tables provide the composition of revenues for credit sensitivethe Servicing segment.
Table 7. Servicing - Revenues
 Successor  Predecessor        
 Three Months Ended June 30, 2019  Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 $ Change % Change
 Amt 
bps(1)
  Amt 
bps(1)
 Amt 
bps(1)
 Amt 
bps(1)
Forward MSR Operational Revenue                
Base servicing fees$257
 16
  $214
 17
 $43
 (1) 20 % (6)%
Modification fees(2)
6
 
  13
 1
 (7) (1) (54)% (100)%
Incentive fees(2)
1
 
  4
 
 (3) 
 (75)%  %
Late payment fees(2)
20
 2
  19
 2
 1
 
 5 %  %
Other ancillary revenues(2)
30
 2
  26
 2
 4
 
 15 %  %
Total forward MSR operational revenue314
 20
  276
 22
 38
 (2) 14 % (9)%
Base subservicing fees and other subservicing revenue(2)
62
 4
  37
 3
 25
 1
 68 % 33 %
Reverse servicing fees8
 
  14
 1
 (6) (1) (43)% (100)%
Total servicing fee revenue384
 24
  327
 26
 57
 (2) 17 % (8)%
MSR financing liability costs(11) (1)  (14) (1) 3
 
 (21)%  %
Excess spread costs - principal(59) (3)  (36) (2) (23) (1) 64 % 50 %
Total operational revenue314
 20
  277
 23
 37
 (3) 13 % (13)%
Amortization, net of accretion                
Forward MSR amortization(125) (8)  (84) (7) (41) (1) 49 % 14 %
Excess spread accretion59
 3
  36
 3
 23
 
 64 %  %
Reverse MSL accretion11
 1
  
 
 11
 1
 100 % 100 %
Reverse MSR amortization(1) 
  
 
 (1) 
 (100)%  %
Total amortization, net of accretion(56) (4)  (48) (4) (8) 
 17 %  %
Mark-to-Market Adjustments                
MSR MTM(3)
(227) (14)  25
 2
 (252) (16) (1,008)% (800)%
Excess spread / financing MTM(4) 
  (6) 
 2
 
 (33)%  %
Total MTM adjustments(231) (14)  19
 2
 (250) (16) (1,316)% (800)%
Total revenues - Servicing$27
 2
  $248
 21
 $(221) (19) (89)% (90)%

(1)
Calculated basis points (“bps”) are as follows: Annualized dollar amount/Total average UPB X 10000.
(2)
Certain ancillary and other non-base fees related to subservicing operations are separately presented as other subservicing revenues.
(3)
The amount of MSR MTM includes the impact of negative modeled cash flows which have been transferred to reserves on advances and other receivables. The negative modeled cash flows relate to advances and other receivables associated with inactive and liquidated loans that are no longer part of the MSR portfolio. The impact of negative modeled cash flows was $17 for the three months ended June 30, 2019. The impact of negative modeled cash flows for the Predecessor was $22 for the three months ended June 30, 2018.

Forward - Due to the increase of the forward MSR portfolio’s UPB, base servicing fee revenue and interest sensitive MSRs remained consistentservicing fees per total average UPB increased for the three months ended June 30, 2019 as of September 30, 2018 compared to the same period in 2017. Weighted average lives2018. The improvement in delinquency rates as of June 30, 2019 contributed to the decrease in modification fees. Other ancillary revenues increased primarily due to a gain from the execution of a clean-up call option on a reverse mortgage loan trust, as we were the master servicer and holder of clean-up call rights.

MSR prepayment and scheduled amortization increased for both credit sensitivethe three months ended June 30, 2019 as compared to the same period in 2018, primarily due to higher average MSR UPB, and elevated prepayments driven by the lower interest sensitive MSRsrate environment.

Total MTM adjustments declined in the three months ended June 30, 2019 as compared to the same period in 2018 primarily due to the lower interest rate environment during 2019.

Subservicing - Subservicing fees increased for the three months ended June 30, 2019 as compared to the same period in 2018, due to significant growth in the subservicing portfolio UPB.

Reverse - Servicing fees on reverse mortgage portfolios for the three months ended June 30, 2019 decreased as compared to the same period in 2018 primarily due to the decline in prepayment speeds, which was attributablethe reverse mortgage portfolio.

Table 7.1. Servicing - Revenues
 Successor  Predecessor        
 Six Months Ended June 30, 2019  Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 $ Change % Change
 Amt 
bps(1)
  Amt 
bps(1)
 Amt 
bps(1)
 Amt 
bps(1)
Forward MSR Operational Revenue                
Base servicing fees$497
 17
  $433
 17
 $64
 
 15 %  %
Modification fees(2)
9
 
  20
 1
 (11) (1) (55)% (100)%
Incentive fees(2)
2
 
  11
 
 (9) 
 (82)%  %
Late payment fees(2)
39
 1
  39
 2
 
 (1)  % (50)%
Other ancillary revenues(2)
78
 3
  53
 2
 25
 1
 47 % 50 %
Total forward MSR operational revenue625
 21
  556
 22
 69
 (1) 12 % (5)%
Base subservicing fees and other subservicing revenue(2)
114
 4
  74
 3
 40
 1
 54 % 33 %
Reverse servicing fees17
 
  33
 1
 (16) (1) (48)% (100)%
Total servicing fee revenue756
 25
  663
 26
 93
 (1) 14 % (4)%
MSR financing liability costs(23) (1)  (29) (1) 6
 
 (21)%  %
Excess spread costs - principal(95) (3)  (66) (2) (29) (1) 44 % 50 %
Total operational revenue638
 21
  568
 23
 70
 (2) 12 % (9)%
Amortization, net of accretion                
Forward MSR amortization(204) (7)  (162) (7) (42) 
 26 %  %
Excess spread accretion95
 3
  66
 3
 29
 
 44 %  %
Reverse MSL accretion29
 1
  
 
 29
 1
 100 % 100 %
Reverse MSR amortization1
 
  
 
 1
 
 100 %  %
Total amortization, net of accretion(79) (3)  (96) (4) 17
 1
 (18)% (25)%
Mark-to-Market Adjustments                
MSR MTM(3)
(587) (19)  251
 10
 (838) (29) (334)% (290)%
Excess spread / financing MTM63
 2
  (80) (3) 143
 5
 (179)% (167)%
Total MTM adjustments(524) (17)  171
 7
 (695) (24) (406)% (343)%
Total revenues - Servicing$35
 1
  $643
 26
 $(608) (25) (95)% (96)%

(1)
Calculated basis points (“bps”) are as follows: Annualized dollar amount/Total average UPB X 10000.
(2)
Certain ancillary and other non-base fees related to subservicing operations are separately presented as other subservicing revenues.
(3)
The amount of MSR MTM includes the impact of negative modeled cash flows which have been transferred to reserves on advances and other receivables. The negative modeled cash flows relate to advances and other receivables associated with inactive and liquidated loans that are no longer part of the MSR portfolio. The impact of negative modeled cash flows was $28 for the six months ended June 30, 2019. The impact of negative modeled cash flows for the Predecessor was $34 for the six months ended June 30, 2018.

Forward - Due to the increase of the forward MSR portfolio’s UPB, base servicing fee revenue and servicing fees per total average UPB increased for the six months ended June 30, 2019 as compared to the same period in 2018. The improvement in delinquency rates as of June 30, 2019 contributed to the decrease in modification fees. Other ancillary revenues increased primarily due to the gain on sale from the securitization of reperforming GNMA loans.


MSR prepayment and scheduled amortization increased for the six months ended June 30, 2019 as compared to the same period in 2018, primarily due to higher average MSR UPB, and elevated prepayments driven by the lower rate environment.

Total MTM adjustments declined in the six months ended June 30, 2019 as compared to the same period in 2018 primarily due to the lower interest rate increasingenvironment during 2019.

Subservicing - Subservicing fees increased for the six months ended June 30, 2019 as compared to the same period over period.in 2018, due to significant growth in the subservicing portfolio UPB.

Reverse - Servicing fees on reverse mortgage portfolios for the six months ended June 30, 2019 decreased as compared to the same period in 2018 primarily due to the decline in the reverse mortgage portfolio.

Table 8. Servicing Portfolio - Unpaid Principal Balances
 Successor  Predecessor

Three Months Ended June 30, 2019 Six Months Ended June 30, 2019  Three Months Ended June 30, 2018  Six Months Ended June 30, 2018
Average UPB:         
Forward MSRs$315,333
 $312,158
  $277,297
  $279,504
Subservicing and other(1)
297,924
 268,696
  187,068
  187,663
Reverse portfolio26,028
 26,750
  32,873
  33,651
Total average UPB$639,285
 $607,604
  $497,238
  $500,818
          
      Successor  Predecessor
      June 30, 2019  June 30, 2018
Ending UPB:         
Forward MSRs         
Agency     $254,543
  $206,017
Non-agency     61,469
  72,088
Total Forward MSRs     316,012
  278,105
          
Subservicing and other(1)
         
Agency     253,846
  178,236
Non-agency     48,262
  9,057
Total subservicing and other     302,108
  187,293
          
Reverse loans         
MSR     3,127
  
MSL     15,374
  22,777
Securitized loans     7,068
  9,487
Total reverse portfolio serviced     25,569
  32,264
Total ending UPB     $643,689
  $497,662

(1)
Subservicing and other includes (i) loans we service for others, (ii) residential mortgage loans originated but have yet to be sold and (iii) agency REO balances for which we own the mortgage servicing rights.



Key Metrics

The discount rate usedtables below present the number of modifications and workout units with our serviced portfolios.

Table 9. Forward Loan Modifications and Workout Units
 Successor  Predecessor    
 Three Months Ended June 30, 2019  Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 Amount Change % Change
HAMP modifications3
  9
 (6) (67)%
Non-HAMP modifications5,629
  7,547
 (1,918) (25)%
Workouts6,476
  7,159
 (683) (10)%
Total modification and workout units12,108
  14,715
 (2,607) (18)%

Total modifications and workouts during the three months ended June 30, 2019 decreased compared to determine the presentsame period in 2018 primarily due to lower delinquency rates.

Table 9.1. Forward Loan Modifications and Workout Units
 Successor  Predecessor    
 Six Months Ended June 30, 2019  Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 Amount Change % Change
HAMP modifications9
  31
 (22) (71)%
Non-HAMP modifications10,812
  13,382
 (2,570) (19)%
Workouts10,877
  21,252
 (10,375) (49)%
Total modification and workout units21,698
  34,665
 (12,967) (37)%

Total modifications and workouts during the six months ended June 30, 2019 decreased compared to the same period in 2018 primarily due to lower delinquency rates and lower disaster (hurricanes and wildfires) related loss mitigation activity.

The table below summarizes the overall performance of the forward servicing and subservicing portfolio.
Table 10. Key Performance Metrics - Forward Servicing and Subservicing Portfolio (1)

Successor  Predecessor
 June 30, 2019  June 30, 2018
Loan count3,637,538
  2,970,692
Average loan amount(2)
$169,935
  $156,688
Average coupon - credit sensitive(3)
4.8%  4.8%
Average coupon - interest sensitive(3)
4.4%  4.2%
60+ delinquent (% of loans)(4)
2.3%  2.8%
90+ delinquent (% of loans)(4)
2.0%  2.5%
120+ delinquent (% of loans)(4)
1.8%  2.3%
Total prepayment speed (12-month constant prepayment rate)13.0%  12.1%

(1)
Characteristics and key performance metrics of our servicing portfolio exclude UPB and loan counts acquired but not yet boarded and currently serviced by others.
(2)
Average loan amount is presented in whole dollar amounts.
(3)
The weighted average coupon amounts for our credit and interest sensitive pools presented in the table above are only reflective of our owned forward MSR portfolio that is reported at fair value.
(4)
Loan delinquency is based on the current contractual due date of the loan. In the case of a completed loan modification, delinquency is based on the modified due date of the loan.


Delinquency is a significant assumption in determining the mark-to-market adjustment and is a key indicator of MSR portfolio performance. Delinquent loans contribute to lower MSR values due to higher costs to service and increased carrying costs of advances. We continued to experience low delinquency rates during the six months ended June 30, 2019, which preserves the value of estimated futureour MSRs.

Servicing Expenses

The tables below summarize expenses in the Servicing segment.
Table 11. Servicing - Expenses
 Successor  Predecessor        
 Three Months Ended June 30, 2019  Three Months Ended June 30, 2018  Change % Change
Amt bps  Amt bps Amt bps Amt bps
Salaries, wages and benefits$90
 6  $74
 6 $16
  22 %  %
General and administrative                
Servicing support fees24
 2  35
 3 (11) (1) (31)% (33)%
Corporate and other general and administrative expenses39
 2  32
 2 7
  22 %  %
Foreclosure and other liquidation related expenses32
 2  19
 2 13
  68 %  %
Depreciation and amortization4
   6
  (2)  (33)%  %
Total general and administrative expenses99
 6  92
 7 7
 (1) 8 % (14)%
Total expenses - Servicing$189
 12  $166
 13 $23
 (1) 14 % (8)%

Total expenses increased during the three months ended June 30, 2019 compared to the same period in 2018 primarily driven by increased salaries, wages and benefits. Salaries, wages and benefits increased as a result of the expansion of the servicing portfolio and an increase in headcount largely driven by the Pacific Union and Seterus acquisitions. Servicing support fees decreased in 2019 primarily due to lower legal and tax service expenses. Furthermore, corporate and other general and administrative expenses increased in 2019 driven by costs related to drive operational efficiencies and enhance overall customer experience. In addition, foreclosure and other liquidation related expenses increased in 2019, primarily due to incremental reserves related to the Reverse portfolio.

Table 11.1. Servicing - Expenses
 Successor  Predecessor        
 Six Months Ended June 30, 2019  Six Months Ended June 30, 2018  Change % Change
Amt bps  Amt bps Amt bps Amt bps
Salaries, wages and benefits$176
 6  $150
 6 $26
  17 %  %
General and administrative                
Servicing support fees63
 2  62
 2 1
  2 %  %
Corporate and other general and administrative expenses78
 3  63
 3 15
  24 %  %
Foreclosure and other liquidation related expenses59
 2  60
 2 (1)  (2)%  %
Depreciation and amortization8
   13
 1 (5) (1) (38)% (100)%
Total general and administrative expenses208
 7  198
 8 10
 (1) 5 % (13)%
Total expenses - Servicing$384
 13  $348
 14 $36
 (1) 10 % (7)%


Total expenses increased during the six months ended June 30, 2019 compared to the same period in 2018 primarily due to increased salaries, wages and benefits. The increase in salaries, wages and benefits is primarily due to the expansion of the servicing portfolio and an increase in headcount largely driven by the Pacific Union and Seterus acquisitions. In addition, corporate and other general and administrative expenses increased as compared to the same period in 2018 as a result of expenses related to our initiative to increase operational efficiencies and enhance overall customer experience.

Table 12. Servicing - Other Income (Expenses), Net
 Successor  Predecessor        
 Three Months Ended June 30, 2019  Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 Change % Change
Amt bps  Amt bps Amt bps Amt bps
Reverse mortgage interest income$86
 6
  $118
 10
 $(32) (4) (27)% (40)%
Other interest income50
 3
  3
 
 47
 3
 1,567 % 100 %
Interest income136
 9
  121
 10
 15
 (1) 12 % (10)%
                 
Reverse mortgage interest expense(46) (3)  (95) (8) (49) (5) (52)% (63)%
Advance interest expense(8) (1)  (12) (1) (4) 
 (33)%  %
Other interest expense(55) (3)  (8) (1) 47
 2
 588 % 200 %
Interest expense(109) (7)  (115) (10) (6) (3) (5)% (30)%
Other income (expense)
 
  
 
 
 
  %  %
Total other income (expenses), net - Servicing$27
 2
  $6
 
 $21
 2
 350 % 100 %
                 
Weighted average cost - advance facilities5.5%    4.0%   1.5% 

 38 % 

Weighted average cost - excess spread financing8.9%    8.8%   0.1% 

 1 % 


Total other income (expenses), net servicingincreased during the three months ended June 30, 2019 as compared to the same period in 2018 primarily due to an increase in interest income. Other interest income is based onincreased due to $48 of earnings credits and bank fee credits the required ratePredecessor previously classified as interest expense. Reverse mortgage interest income decreased due to the decline in the reverse mortgage interests balance. Interest expense decreased during the three months ended June 30, 2019 as compared to the same period in 2018 as a result of return market investors would expect for an asset with similar risk characteristics. The discount rate is determined through review of recent market transactionslower reverse mortgage interest expense driven by the decline in the reverse mortgage interest portfolio balance as well as comparing the discount rateaccretion of the HMBS bond premium, offset by an increase in other interest expense. The increase in other interest expense was primarily due to those utilizedan increase of $16 in excess spread costs and $26 of earnings credits and bank fee credits the Predecessor previously classified as interest expense and $5 of compensating interest expense driven by third-party valuation specialists.higher payoff volume.


Table 12.1. Servicing - Other Income (Expenses), Net
 Successor  Predecessor        
 Six Months Ended June 30, 2019  Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 Change % Change
Amt bps  Amt bps Amt bps Amt bps
Reverse mortgage interest income$168
 5
  $237
 10
 $(69) (5) (29)% (50)%
Other interest income83
 3
  10
 
 73
 3
 730 % 100 %
Interest income251
 8
  247
 10
 4
 (2) 2 % (20)%
                 
Reverse mortgage interest expense(117) (4)  (191) (7) (74) (3) (39)% (43)%
Advance interest expense(17) 
  (17) (1) 
 (1)  % 100 %
Other interest expense(89) (3)  (25) (1) 64
 2
 256 % 200 %
Interest expense(223) (7)  (233) (9) (10) (2) (4)% (22)%
Other income (expense)
 
  (1) 
 1
 
 100 %  %
Total other income (expenses), net - Servicing$28
 1
  $13
 1
 $15
 
 115 %  %
                 
Weighted average cost - advance facilities5.1%    3.9%   1.2%   31 %  
Weighted average cost - excess spread financing8.9%    8.9%   %    %  

Total prepayment speeds representother income (expenses), net increased during the annual rate atsix months ended June 30, 2019 as compared to the same period in 2018 primarily due to a decrease in interest expense. Interest expense decreased during the six months ended June 30, 2019 as compared to the same period in 2018 due to lower reverse mortgage interest expense driven by the decline in the reverse mortgage interest portfolio balance as well as the accretion of the HMBS bond premium, offset by an increase in other interest expense. Other interest expense increased primarily due to an increase of $23 in excess spread costs and $34 of earnings credits and bank fee credits the Predecessor previously classified as interest expense. In addition, interest income increased primarily due to an increase in other interest income as a result of $34 of earnings credits and bank fee credits the Predecessor previously classified as interest expense. Offsetting the increase in other interest income was a decrease in reverse mortgage interest income which borrowers are forecastedwas related to repay theirthe decline in the reverse mortgage loan principal, which includes estimates for both voluntary and involuntary borrower liquidations. The expected weighted-average life represents the total years we expect to service the MSR.interests balance.



Excess Spread Financing
The Predecessor has entered into several agreements with certain entities managed by New Residential, in which New Residential and/or certain funds managed by Fortress own an interest (each a “New Residential Entity”). The Predecessor sold to the related New Residential Entity the right to receive a portion of the excess cash flow generated from certain acquired MSRs after a receipt of a fixed base servicing fee per loan. The Predecessor, as the servicer of the loans, retains all ancillary revenues and the remaining portion of the excess cash flow after payment of the fixed base servicing fee and also provides all advancing functions for the portfolio. The related New Residential Entity does not have prior or ongoing obligations associated with these MSR portfolios. Should the Company refinance any loan in such portfolios, subject to certain limitations, the Company will be required to transfer the new loan or a replacement loan of similar economic characteristics into the portfolios. The new or replacement loan will be governed by the same terms set forth in the agreements described above.

The fees paid to New Residential Entity by the Predecessor totaled $52 and $105 during the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively, which were recorded as a reduction to servicing fee revenue, net.

Mortgage Servicing Rights Financing
From December 2013 through June 2014, the Predecessor entered into agreements to sell a contractually specified base fee component of certain MSRs and servicing advances under specified terms to a joint venture capitalized by New Residential and certain unaffiliated third-parties. The Company continues to be the named servicer, and, for accounting purposes, ownership of the mortgage servicing rights continues to reside with the Company. Accordingly, the Company accounts for the MSRs and the related MSRs financing liability on its consolidated balance sheets. The Company will continue to sell future servicing advances to New Residential.

The Predecessor did not enter into any additional supplemental agreements with these affiliates in 2018.

Subservicing and Servicing
In January 2017, the Predecessor entered into a subservicing agreement with a subsidiary of New Residential. The Predecessor earned $18 and $37 of subservicing fees and other subservicing revenues during the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively.

In May 2014, the Predecessor entered into a servicing arrangement with New Residential whereby the Predecessor services residential mortgage loans acquired by New Residential and/or its various affiliates and trust entities. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, the Predecessor recognized approximately $2 and $3 related to these service arrangements, respectively.



CAUTIONS REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. federal securities laws. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, projections, strategies, core initiatives, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements, which are not statements of historical facts. When used in this discussion, the words “anticipate,” “appears,” “believe,” “foresee,” “intend,” “should,” “expect,” “estimate,” “project,” “plan,” “may,” “could,” “will,” “are likely” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements involve predictions of our future financial condition, performance, plans and strategies and are thus dependent on a number of factors including, without limitation, assumptions and data that may be imprecise or incorrect. Specific factors that may impact performance or other predictions of future actions have, in many but not all cases, been identified in connection with specific forward-looking statements. As with any projection or forecast, forward-looking statements are inherently susceptible to uncertainty and changes in circumstances, and we are under no obligation to, and express disclaim any obligation, to update or alter our forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

A number of important factors exist that could cause future results to differ materially from historical performance and these forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such a difference include, but are not limited to:

our ability to maintain or grow the size of our servicing portfolio;
our ability to maintain or grow our originations volume and profitability;
our ability to recapture voluntary prepayments related to our existing servicing portfolio;
our shift in the mix of our servicing portfolio to subservicing, which is highly concentrated;
delays in our ability to collect or be reimbursed for servicing advances;
our ability to obtain sufficient liquidity and capital to operate our business;
changes in prevailing interest rates;
our ability to finance and recover costs of our reverse servicing operations;
our ability to successfully implement our strategic initiatives;
our ability to realize anticipated benefits of the Merger and other acquisitions, including Pacific Union, AMS, and Seterus;
our ability to use net operating loss carryforwards and other tax attributes;
changes in our business relationships or changes in servicing guidelines with Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and Ginnie Mae;
Xome’s ability to compete in highly competitive markets;
our ability to pay down debt;
our ability to manage legal and regulatory examinations and enforcement investigations and proceedings, compliance requirements and related costs;
our ability to prevent cyber intrusions and mitigate cyber risks; and
our ability to maintain our licenses and other regulatory approvals.

All of these factors are difficult to predict, contain uncertainties that may materially affect actual results and may be beyond our control. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for our management to predict all such factors or to assess the effect of each such new factor on our business. Although we believe that the assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements contained herein are reasonable, any of the assumptions could be inaccurate, and any of these statements included herein may prove to be inaccurate. Given the significant uncertainties inherent in the forward-looking statements included herein, the inclusion of such information should not be regarded as a representation by us or any other person that the results or conditions described in such statements or our objectives and plans will be achieved. Please refer to Item 1A, Risk Factors, and Item 7, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, included in this report and in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 for further information on these and other risk factors affecting us.


Item 2.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations (“MD&A”) should be read in conjunction with the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements and in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018. The following discussion contains, in addition to the historical information, forward-looking statements that include risks, assumptions and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by such statements.

“Predecessor” and “Successor” in the MD&A relates to Nationstar and Mr. Cooper, respectively. The financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 reflect the results of the Predecessor. The financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 reflect the results of the Successor. The financial results in each case are presented under GAAP.

Dollar amounts are reported in millions, except per share data and other key metrics, unless otherwise noted.

Overview

We are a leading servicer and originator of residential mortgage loans, and a provider of real estate services through our Xome subsidiary. Our purpose is to keep the dream of homeownership alive, and we do this as a servicer by helping mortgage borrowers manage what is typically their largest financial asset, and by helping our investors maximize the returns from their portfolios of residential mortgages. We have a track record of significant growth, having expanded our servicing portfolio from $10 billion in 2009 to $644 billion as of June 30, 2019. We believe this track record reflects our strong operating capabilities, which include a proprietary low-cost servicing platform, strong loss mitigation skills, a commitment to compliance, a customer-centric culture, a demonstrated ability to retain customers, growing origination capabilities, and significant investment in technology. More information on the company is available at investors.mrcoopergroup.com. Information contained on our websites is not, and should not be deemed to be, a part of this report.

Our strategy to position the company for continued, sustainable long-term growth includes initiatives to improve profitability and strengthen the balance sheet. Key strategic initiatives include the following:

Integrate our recent acquisitions, which include Assurant Mortgage Solutions, Pacific Union, and Seterus;
Complete Project Titan, our servicing transformation initiative, which consists of a series of interrelated technology initiatives designed to streamline processes, improve customer and team member experiences, and drive efficiency;
Identify additional opportunities throughout the organization to drive greater efficiency;
Strengthen our balance sheet and reduce leverage;
Manage the interest rate risk associated with holding MSRs on balance sheet by providing existing customers with attractive refinance options, growing the size and improving the profitability of our Origination segment (whose results are typically counter-cyclical to those of the Servicing segment), expanding the size of our subservicing portfolio through value-added partnerships with MSR owners, and by utilizing excess spread facilities to pass through a portion of the interest rate risk to capital partners; and
Maintain strong relationships with agencies, investors, regulators, and other counterparties and a strong reputation for compliance and customer service.
















Results of Operations

Table 1. Consolidated Operations
 Successor  Predecessor    
 Three Months Ended June 30, 2019  Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 $ Change % Change
Revenues - operational$630
  $425
 $205
 48 %
Revenues - Mark-to-market(231)  19
 (250) (1,316)%
Total revenues399
  444
 (45) (10)%
Expenses492
  339
 153
 45 %
Other income (expenses), net(24)  (26) 2
 (8)%
(Loss) income before income tax (benefit) expense(117)  79
 (196) (248)%
Less: Income tax (benefit) expense(29)  21
 (50) (238)%
Net (loss) income(88)  58
 (146) (252)%
Less: Net (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interests(1)  
 (1) (100)%
Net (loss) income attributable to Successor/Predecessor$(87)  $58
 $(145) (250)%

We incurred a total loss before income tax of $117 during the three months ended June 30, 2019 whereas the Predecessor generated total income before income tax of $79 during the same period in 2018. The net loss in 2019 was primarily due to unfavorable mark-to-market (“MTM”) of $231 driven by declining interest rates when compared with a favorable MTM of $19 in 2018. Both operational revenue and expenses increased in 2019 as a result of the acquisitions of Pacific Union and Seterus in February 2019 and Xome’s acquisition of AMS in August 2018.

Table 1.1 Consolidated Operations
 Successor  Predecessor    
 Six Months Ended June 30, 2019  Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 $ Change % Change
Revenues - operational$1,173
  $861
 $312
 36 %
Revenues - Mark-to-market(524)  171
 (695) (406)%
Total revenues649
  1,032
 (383) (37)%
Expenses935
  703
 232
 33 %
Other income (expenses), net(64)  (44) (20) 45 %
(Loss) income before income tax (benefit) expense(350)  285
 (635) (223)%
Less: Income tax (benefit) expense(76)  67
 (143) (213)%
Net (loss) income(274)  218
 (492) (226)%
Less: Net (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interests(1)  
 (1) (100)%
Net (loss) income attributable to Successor/Predecessor$(273)  $218
 $(491) (225)%

We incurred a total loss before income tax of $350 during the six months ended June 30, 2019 whereas the Predecessor generated total income before income tax expense of $285 during the same period in 2018. The net loss in 2019 was primarily due to unfavorable MTM of $524 driven by declining interest rates when compared with a favorable MTM of $171 in 2018. Consolidated operational revenue and expenses increased during the six months ended June 30, 2019 compared to the same period in 2018 largely driven by the acquisitions of Pacific Union and Seterus in February 2019, as well as Xome’s acquisition of AMS in August 2018.


Total other income (expenses), net, declined during the six months ended June 30, 2019 compared to the same period in 2018. The decline was primarily due to an increase in interest expense in our Corporate segment in 2019 as a result of a higher debt balance and higher interest rates related to unsecured senior notes.


Table 2. Provision for Income Taxes
 Successor  Predecessor    
 Three Months Ended June 30, 2019  Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 $ Change % Change
Income tax (benefit) expense$(29)  $21
 $(50) (238)%
         
Effective tax rate(1)
24.6%  26.5%    

(1)
Effective tax rate is calculated using whole numbers.

We had an income tax benefit for the three months ended June 30, 2019. For the same period ended in 2018, the Predecessor had an income tax expense. The effective tax rate for the three months ended June 30, 2019 was 24.6% as compared to the effective tax rate of 26.5% for the three months ended June 30, 2018. The decreased rate is primarily attributable to the tax effect of permanent differences.

Table 2.1. Provision for Income Taxes
 Successor  Predecessor    
 Six Months Ended June 30, 2019  Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 $ Change % Change
Income tax (benefit) expense$(76)  $67
 $(143) (213)%
         
Effective tax rate(1)
21.7%  23.6%    

(1)
Effective tax rate is calculated using whole numbers.

We had an income tax benefit for the six months ended June 30, 2019. For the same period ended in 2018, the Predecessor had an income tax expense. The effective tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2019 was 21.7% as compared to the effective tax rate of 23.6% for the six months ended June 30, 2018. The decreased rate is primarily attributable to the tax effect of permanent differences.



Segment Results

Our operations are conducted through four segments: Servicing, Originations, Xome, and Corporate/Other.

The Servicing segment performs operational activities on behalf of investors or owners of the underlying mortgages, including collecting and disbursing borrower payments, investor reporting, customer service, modifying loans where appropriate to help borrowers stay current, and when necessary performing collections, foreclosures, and the sale of REO.
The Originations segment originates residential mortgage loans through our direct-to-consumer channel, which provides refinance options for our existing customers, and through our correspondent and wholesale channels which purchase or originate loans from mortgage bankers and brokers.
The Xome segment provides a variety of real estate services to mortgage originators, mortgage and real estate investors, and mortgage servicers, including valuation, title, and field services, operates an exchange which facilitates the sale of foreclosed properties, and contains a subsidiary which sells data and technology solutions.
The Corporate/Other segment represents unallocated overhead expenses, including the costs of executive management and other corporate functions that are not directly attributable to our operating segments, our senior unsecured notes, and the results of a legacy mortgage investment portfolio.

Table 3. Segment Results
 Successor
 Three Months Ended June 30, 2019
 Servicing Originations Xome 
Elimination/
Reclassification(1)
 Total Operating Segments Corporate/Other Consolidated
Revenues             
Service related, net$27
 $20
 $108
 $(18) $137
 $
 $137
Net gain on mortgage loans held for sale
 244
 
 18
 262
 
 262
Total revenues27
 264
 108
 
 399
 
 399
Total Expenses189
 145
 101
 
 435
 57
 492
Other income (expenses)             
Interest income136
 23
 
 
 159
 3
 162
Interest expense(109) (25) 
 
 (134) (53) (187)
Other
 1
 
 
 1
 
 1
Total Other Income (Expenses), Net27
 (1) 
 
 26
 (50) (24)
(Loss) income before income tax (benefit) expense$(135) $118
 $7
 $
 $(10) $(107) $(117)


 Predecessor
 Three Months Ended June 30, 2018
 Servicing Originations Xome 
Elimination/
Reclassification(1)
 Total Operating Segments Corporate/Other Consolidated
Revenues             
Service related, net$248
 $17
 $62
 $(11) $316
 $1
 $317
Net gain on mortgage loans held for sale
 116
 
 11
 127
 
 127
Total revenues248
 133
 62
 
 443
 1
 444
Total Expenses166
 102
 52
 
 320
 19
 339
Other income (expenses)             
Interest income121
 17
 
 
 138
 2
 140
Interest expense(115) (16) 
 
 (131) (33) (164)
Other
 
 
 
 
 (2) (2)
Total Other Income (Expenses), Net6
 1
 
 
 7
 (33) (26)
Income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit)$88
 $32
 $10
 $
 $130
 $(51) $79

(1)
For Servicing segment results purposes, all revenue is attributable to servicing the portfolio. Therefore, $18 and $11 of net gain on mortgage loans is moved to service related, net for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. For consolidated results purposes, these amounts were reclassed to net gain on mortgage loans held for sale.

Table 3.1 Segment Results
 Successor
 Six Months Ended June 30, 2019
 Servicing Originations Xome 
Elimination/
Reclassification(1)
 Total Operating Segments Corporate/Other Consolidated
Revenues             
Service related, net$35
 $35
 $204
 $(53) $221
 $
 $221
Net gain on mortgage loans held for sale
 375
 
 53
 428
 
 428
Total revenues35
 410
 204
 
 649
 
 649
Total Expenses384
 249
 200
 
 833
 102
 935
Other income (expenses)             
Interest income251
 40
 
 
 291
 5
 296
Interest expense(223) (43) 
 
 (266) (110) (376)
Other
 5
 11
 
 16
 
 16
Total Other Income (Expenses), Net28
 2
 11
 
 41
 (105) (64)
(Loss) income before income tax (benefit) expense$(321) $163
 $15
 $
 $(143) $(207) $(350)


 Predecessor
 Six Months Ended June 30, 2018
 Servicing Originations Xome 
Elimination/
Reclassification(1)
 Total Operating Segments Corporate/Other Consolidated
Revenues             
Service related, net$643
 $32
 $127
 $(22) $780
 $1
 $781
Net gain on mortgage loans held for sale
 229
 
 22
 251
 
 251
Total revenues643
 261
 127
 
 1,031
 1
 1,032
Total Expenses348
 211
 104
 
 663
 40
 703
Other income (expenses)             
Interest income247
 32
 
 
 279
 6
 285
Interest expense(233) (31) 
 
 (264) (71) (335)
Other(1) 
 9
 
 8
 (2) 6
Total Other Income (Expenses), Net13
 1
 9
 
 23
 (67) (44)
(Loss) income before income tax (benefit) expense$308
 $51
 $32
 $
 $391
 $(106) $285

(1)
For Servicing segment results purposes, all revenue is attributable to servicing the portfolio. Therefore, $53 and $22 of net gain on mortgage loans is moved to service related, net for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. For consolidated results purposes, these amounts were reclassed to net gain on mortgage loans held for sale.


Servicing Segment

The Servicing segment’s strategy is to generate income by growing the portfolio and maximizing the servicing margin. We believe several competitive strengths have been critical to our long-term growth as a servicer, including our low-cost platform, our skill in mitigating losses for investors, our commitment to strong customer service and regulatory compliance, our history of successfully boarding new loans, and the ability to retain existing customers by offering attractive refinance options. We believe that our operational capabilities are reflected in strong ratings.
Table 4. Servicer Ratings
Successor
Fitch(1)
Moody’s(2)
S&P(3)
Rating dateNovember 2018May 2019May 2019
ResidentialRPS2-Not RatedAbove Average
Master ServicerRMS2+SQ2Above Average
Special ServicerRSS2-Not RatedAbove Average
Subprime ServicerRPS2-Not RatedAbove Average

(1)
Fitch Rating Scale of 1 (Highest Performance) to 5 (Low/No Proficiency)
(2)
Moody’s Rating Scale of SQ1 (Strong Ability/Stability) to SQ5 (Weak Ability/Stability)
(3)
S&P’s Rating Scale of Strong to Weak



Servicing Portfolio Composition

As of June 30, 2019, the outstanding principal balance consisted of approximately $618 billion in forward loans, of which $302 billion was subservicing, and $26 billion in reverse servicing.

The term “forward” refers to loans we service which are not “reverse mortgages,” as discussed below.

Our subservicing portfolio consists of loans where we perform the servicing responsibilities for a contractual fee, but do not own the servicing rights and therefore do not hold an MSR on balance sheet.

Reverse mortgage loans, known as HECMs, provide seniors 62 and older with a loan upon which draws can be made periodically. The draws are secured by the equity in the borrower’s home. We acquired portfolios of reverse mortgages in prior years, and our portfolio of reverse mortgages is now in run-off mode. For reverse mortgages, we hold MSRs on balance sheet, similar to the accounting for forward mortgages, except in cases where the costs of servicing are expected to exceed revenues, in which case a Mortgage Servicing Liability (“MSL”) is created. Additionally, we consolidate certain reverse mortgages on our balance sheet and accrue interest income and expense.

The following tables set forth the results of operations for the Servicing segment.
Table 5. Servicing - Operations
 Successor  Predecessor    
 Three Months Ended June 30, 2019  Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 $ Change % Change
Revenues        
Operational$314
  $277
 $37
 13 %
Amortization, net of accretion(56)  (48) (8) 17 %
Mark-to-market(231)  19
 (250) (1,316)%
Total revenues27
  248
 (221) (89)%
Expenses189
  166
 23
 14 %
Total other income (expenses), net27
  6
 21
 350 %
Income (loss) before income tax expense$(135)  $88
 $(223) (253)%

For the three months ended June 30, 2019, total revenues decreased compared to the same period in 2018 primarily due to unfavorable mark-to-market revenues, partially offset by an increase in operational revenues. The change in the mark-to-market revenue was primarily due to the lower interest rate environment in 2019. The increase in the operational revenues was primarily due to an increase in base servicing and subservicing fees. Base servicing and subservicing fees increased in 2019 primarily due to the increase in the forward and subservicing portfolios largely driven by the acquisition of Pacific Union, along with continued growth in subservicing clients’ portfolios. The increase in servicing and subservicing fees was partially offset by an increase in excess spread principal payments, a decrease in modification fees and reverse servicing fees revenues. Amortization, net of accretion for the three months ended June 30, 2019 increased primarily due to an increase in amortization of forward MSR as a result of growth in the forward MSR portfolio and elevated prepayments driven by the lower interest rate environment. Partially offsetting the increase in amortization of the forward MSR was the accretion of excess spread, as well as the accretion of the premium that was recorded in connection with the Merger on our reverse MSL.

Expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2019 increased compared to the same period in 2018 primarily due to an increase in salaries, wages and benefits from an increase in headcount to service the growth in the servicing portfolio primarily driven by the Pacific Union and Seterus acquisitions. Other income (expense), net, increased primarily due to an increase in interest income driven by earnings credits and bank fee credits the Predecessor previously classified as interest expense and a decrease in interest expense due to lower reverse mortgage interest expense.

Table 5.1. Servicing - Operations
 Successor  Predecessor    
 Six Months Ended June 30, 2019  Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 $ Change % Change
Revenues        
Operational$638
  $568
 $70
 12 %
Amortization, net of accretion(79)  (96) 17
 (18)%
Mark-to-market(524)  171
 (695) (406)%
Total revenues35
  643
 (608) (95)%
Expenses384
  348
 36
 10 %
Total other income (expenses), net28
  13
 15
 115 %
Income before income tax expense$(321)  $308
 $(629) (204)%

For the six months ended June 30, 2019, total revenues decreased compared to the same period in 2018 primarily due to unfavorable mark-to-market revenues, partially offset by an increase in operational revenues and lower amortization. The change in the mark-to-market revenue was primarily due to the lower interest rate environment in 2019. The increase in the operational revenues was primarily due to an increase in base servicing and subservicing fees and other ancillary revenues. Base servicing and subservicing fees increased in 2019 primarily due to the increase in the forward and subservicing portfolios largely driven by the acquisition of Pacific Union, along with continued growth in subservicing clients’ portfolios. The increase in other ancillary revenues was primarily due to a gain from the execution of a clean-up call option on a reverse mortgage loan trust during the first quarter of 2019. Partially offsetting the increase in servicing and subservicing fees and other ancillary revenues was a decrease in incentive fees, modification fees and reverse servicing fees revenues, as well as an increase in excess spread principal payments. Amortization, net of accretion for the six months ended June 30, 2019 decreased primarily due to the accretion of our reverse MSL that was recorded in connection with the Merger. The remaining change in amortization was a result of an increase in excess spread accretion. Other income (expense), net, increased primarily due to a decrease in interest expense as a result of the accretion of the HMBS bond premium as well as a decrease in interest expense on financing vehicles.

Expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2019 increased compared to the same period in 2018 primarily due to an increase in salaries, wages and benefits from an increase in headcount in connection with the Pacific Union and Seterus acquisitions.


The following table provides a rollforward of our forward servicing portfolio UPB, including loans subserviced for others.

Table 6. Forward Servicing and Subservicing Portfolio UPB Rollforward
 Successor  Predecessor
 Three Months Ended June 30, 2019 Six Months Ended June 30, 2019  Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 Six Months Ended June 30, 2018
Balance - beginning of period$604,883
 $519,367
  $466,401
 $473,256
Additions:

       
Originations9,920
 15,215
  5,545
 10,633
Acquisitions32,787
 130,598
  14,655
 20,804
Deductions:

       
Dispositions(2,914) (4,165)  (1,739) (1,793)
Principal reductions and other(5,700) (10,845)  (4,724) (9,659)
Voluntary reductions(1)
(19,778) (30,050)  (13,166) (24,829)
Involuntary reductions(2)
(994) (1,851)  (1,478) (2,823)
Net changes in loans serviced by others(84) (149)  (96) (191)
Balance - end of period$618,120
 $618,120
  $465,398
 $465,398

(1)
Voluntary reductions are related to loan payoffs by customers.
(2)
Involuntary reductions refer to loans liquidated through default.

During the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, our forward servicing and subservicing portfolio UPB increased when compared to the same periods in 2018, primarily due to increased boarding of loans generated from the acquisitions and portfolio growth from our subservicing clients. The increase in dispositions was a result of an increase in our loan sales driven by increased sales volume in our origination channel.


The following tables provide the composition of revenues for the Servicing segment.
Table 7. Servicing - Revenues
 Successor  Predecessor        
 Three Months Ended June 30, 2019  Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 $ Change % Change
 Amt 
bps(1)
  Amt 
bps(1)
 Amt 
bps(1)
 Amt 
bps(1)
Forward MSR Operational Revenue                
Base servicing fees$257
 16
  $214
 17
 $43
 (1) 20 % (6)%
Modification fees(2)
6
 
  13
 1
 (7) (1) (54)% (100)%
Incentive fees(2)
1
 
  4
 
 (3) 
 (75)%  %
Late payment fees(2)
20
 2
  19
 2
 1
 
 5 %  %
Other ancillary revenues(2)
30
 2
  26
 2
 4
 
 15 %  %
Total forward MSR operational revenue314
 20
  276
 22
 38
 (2) 14 % (9)%
Base subservicing fees and other subservicing revenue(2)
62
 4
  37
 3
 25
 1
 68 % 33 %
Reverse servicing fees8
 
  14
 1
 (6) (1) (43)% (100)%
Total servicing fee revenue384
 24
  327
 26
 57
 (2) 17 % (8)%
MSR financing liability costs(11) (1)  (14) (1) 3
 
 (21)%  %
Excess spread costs - principal(59) (3)  (36) (2) (23) (1) 64 % 50 %
Total operational revenue314
 20
  277
 23
 37
 (3) 13 % (13)%
Amortization, net of accretion                
Forward MSR amortization(125) (8)  (84) (7) (41) (1) 49 % 14 %
Excess spread accretion59
 3
  36
 3
 23
 
 64 %  %
Reverse MSL accretion11
 1
  
 
 11
 1
 100 % 100 %
Reverse MSR amortization(1) 
  
 
 (1) 
 (100)%  %
Total amortization, net of accretion(56) (4)  (48) (4) (8) 
 17 %  %
Mark-to-Market Adjustments                
MSR MTM(3)
(227) (14)  25
 2
 (252) (16) (1,008)% (800)%
Excess spread / financing MTM(4) 
  (6) 
 2
 
 (33)%  %
Total MTM adjustments(231) (14)  19
 2
 (250) (16) (1,316)% (800)%
Total revenues - Servicing$27
 2
  $248
 21
 $(221) (19) (89)% (90)%

(1)
Calculated basis points (“bps”) are as follows: Annualized dollar amount/Total average UPB X 10000.
(2)
Certain ancillary and other non-base fees related to subservicing operations are separately presented as other subservicing revenues.
(3)
The amount of MSR MTM includes the impact of negative modeled cash flows which have been transferred to reserves on advances and other receivables. The negative modeled cash flows relate to advances and other receivables associated with inactive and liquidated loans that are no longer part of the MSR portfolio. The impact of negative modeled cash flows was $17 for the three months ended June 30, 2019. The impact of negative modeled cash flows for the Predecessor was $22 for the three months ended June 30, 2018.

Forward - Due to the increase of the forward MSR portfolio’s UPB, base servicing fee revenue and servicing fees per total average UPB increased for the three months ended June 30, 2019 as compared to the same period in 2018. The improvement in delinquency rates as of June 30, 2019 contributed to the decrease in modification fees. Other ancillary revenues increased primarily due to a gain from the execution of a clean-up call option on a reverse mortgage loan trust, as we were the master servicer and holder of clean-up call rights.

MSR prepayment and scheduled amortization increased for the three months ended June 30, 2019 as compared to the same period in 2018, primarily due to higher average MSR UPB, and elevated prepayments driven by the lower interest rate environment.

Total MTM adjustments declined in the three months ended June 30, 2019 as compared to the same period in 2018 primarily due to the lower interest rate environment during 2019.

Subservicing - Subservicing fees increased for the three months ended June 30, 2019 as compared to the same period in 2018, due to significant growth in the subservicing portfolio UPB.

Reverse - Servicing fees on reverse mortgage portfolios for the three months ended June 30, 2019 decreased as compared to the same period in 2018 primarily due to the decline in the reverse mortgage portfolio.

Table 7.1. Servicing - Revenues
 Successor  Predecessor        
 Six Months Ended June 30, 2019  Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 $ Change % Change
 Amt 
bps(1)
  Amt 
bps(1)
 Amt 
bps(1)
 Amt 
bps(1)
Forward MSR Operational Revenue                
Base servicing fees$497
 17
  $433
 17
 $64
 
 15 %  %
Modification fees(2)
9
 
  20
 1
 (11) (1) (55)% (100)%
Incentive fees(2)
2
 
  11
 
 (9) 
 (82)%  %
Late payment fees(2)
39
 1
  39
 2
 
 (1)  % (50)%
Other ancillary revenues(2)
78
 3
  53
 2
 25
 1
 47 % 50 %
Total forward MSR operational revenue625
 21
  556
 22
 69
 (1) 12 % (5)%
Base subservicing fees and other subservicing revenue(2)
114
 4
  74
 3
 40
 1
 54 % 33 %
Reverse servicing fees17
 
  33
 1
 (16) (1) (48)% (100)%
Total servicing fee revenue756
 25
  663
 26
 93
 (1) 14 % (4)%
MSR financing liability costs(23) (1)  (29) (1) 6
 
 (21)%  %
Excess spread costs - principal(95) (3)  (66) (2) (29) (1) 44 % 50 %
Total operational revenue638
 21
  568
 23
 70
 (2) 12 % (9)%
Amortization, net of accretion                
Forward MSR amortization(204) (7)  (162) (7) (42) 
 26 %  %
Excess spread accretion95
 3
  66
 3
 29
 
 44 %  %
Reverse MSL accretion29
 1
  
 
 29
 1
 100 % 100 %
Reverse MSR amortization1
 
  
 
 1
 
 100 %  %
Total amortization, net of accretion(79) (3)  (96) (4) 17
 1
 (18)% (25)%
Mark-to-Market Adjustments                
MSR MTM(3)
(587) (19)  251
 10
 (838) (29) (334)% (290)%
Excess spread / financing MTM63
 2
  (80) (3) 143
 5
 (179)% (167)%
Total MTM adjustments(524) (17)  171
 7
 (695) (24) (406)% (343)%
Total revenues - Servicing$35
 1
  $643
 26
 $(608) (25) (95)% (96)%

(1)
Calculated basis points (“bps”) are as follows: Annualized dollar amount/Total average UPB X 10000.
(2)
Certain ancillary and other non-base fees related to subservicing operations are separately presented as other subservicing revenues.
(3)
The amount of MSR MTM includes the impact of negative modeled cash flows which have been transferred to reserves on advances and other receivables. The negative modeled cash flows relate to advances and other receivables associated with inactive and liquidated loans that are no longer part of the MSR portfolio. The impact of negative modeled cash flows was $28 for the six months ended June 30, 2019. The impact of negative modeled cash flows for the Predecessor was $34 for the six months ended June 30, 2018.

Forward - Due to the increase of the forward MSR portfolio’s UPB, base servicing fee revenue and servicing fees per total average UPB increased for the six months ended June 30, 2019 as compared to the same period in 2018. The improvement in delinquency rates as of June 30, 2019 contributed to the decrease in modification fees. Other ancillary revenues increased primarily due to the gain on sale from the securitization of reperforming GNMA loans.


MSR prepayment and scheduled amortization increased for the six months ended June 30, 2019 as compared to the same period in 2018, primarily due to higher average MSR UPB, and elevated prepayments driven by the lower rate environment.

Total MTM adjustments declined in the six months ended June 30, 2019 as compared to the same period in 2018 primarily due to the lower interest rate environment during 2019.

Subservicing - Subservicing fees increased for the six months ended June 30, 2019 as compared to the same period in 2018, due to significant growth in the subservicing portfolio UPB.

Reverse - Servicing fees on reverse mortgage portfolios for the six months ended June 30, 2019 decreased as compared to the same period in 2018 primarily due to the decline in the reverse mortgage portfolio.

Table 8. Servicing Portfolio - Unpaid Principal Balances
 Successor  Predecessor

Three Months Ended June 30, 2019 Six Months Ended June 30, 2019  Three Months Ended June 30, 2018  Six Months Ended June 30, 2018
Average UPB:         
Forward MSRs$315,333
 $312,158
  $277,297
  $279,504
Subservicing and other(1)
297,924
 268,696
  187,068
  187,663
Reverse portfolio26,028
 26,750
  32,873
  33,651
Total average UPB$639,285
 $607,604
  $497,238
  $500,818
          
      Successor  Predecessor
      June 30, 2019  June 30, 2018
Ending UPB:         
Forward MSRs         
Agency     $254,543
  $206,017
Non-agency     61,469
  72,088
Total Forward MSRs     316,012
  278,105
          
Subservicing and other(1)
         
Agency     253,846
  178,236
Non-agency     48,262
  9,057
Total subservicing and other     302,108
  187,293
          
Reverse loans         
MSR     3,127
  
MSL     15,374
  22,777
Securitized loans     7,068
  9,487
Total reverse portfolio serviced     25,569
  32,264
Total ending UPB     $643,689
  $497,662

(1)
Subservicing and other includes (i) loans we service for others, (ii) residential mortgage loans originated but have yet to be sold and (iii) agency REO balances for which we own the mortgage servicing rights.



Key Metrics

The tables below present the number of modifications and workout units with our serviced portfolios.

Table 9. Forward Loan Modifications and Workout Units
 Successor  Predecessor    
 Three Months Ended June 30, 2019  Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 Amount Change % Change
HAMP modifications3
  9
 (6) (67)%
Non-HAMP modifications5,629
  7,547
 (1,918) (25)%
Workouts6,476
  7,159
 (683) (10)%
Total modification and workout units12,108
  14,715
 (2,607) (18)%

Total modifications and workouts during the three months ended June 30, 2019 decreased compared to the same period in 2018 primarily due to lower delinquency rates.

Table 9.1. Forward Loan Modifications and Workout Units
 Successor  Predecessor    
 Six Months Ended June 30, 2019  Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 Amount Change % Change
HAMP modifications9
  31
 (22) (71)%
Non-HAMP modifications10,812
  13,382
 (2,570) (19)%
Workouts10,877
  21,252
 (10,375) (49)%
Total modification and workout units21,698
  34,665
 (12,967) (37)%

Total modifications and workouts during the six months ended June 30, 2019 decreased compared to the same period in 2018 primarily due to lower delinquency rates and lower disaster (hurricanes and wildfires) related loss mitigation activity.

The table below summarizes the overall performance of the forward servicing and subservicing portfolio.
Table 10. Key Performance Metrics - Forward Servicing and Subservicing Portfolio (1)

Successor  Predecessor
 June 30, 2019  June 30, 2018
Loan count3,637,538
  2,970,692
Average loan amount(2)
$169,935
  $156,688
Average coupon - credit sensitive(3)
4.8%  4.8%
Average coupon - interest sensitive(3)
4.4%  4.2%
60+ delinquent (% of loans)(4)
2.3%  2.8%
90+ delinquent (% of loans)(4)
2.0%  2.5%
120+ delinquent (% of loans)(4)
1.8%  2.3%
Total prepayment speed (12-month constant prepayment rate)13.0%  12.1%

(1)
Characteristics and key performance metrics of our servicing portfolio exclude UPB and loan counts acquired but not yet boarded and currently serviced by others.
(2)
Average loan amount is presented in whole dollar amounts.
(3)
The weighted average coupon amounts for our credit and interest sensitive pools presented in the table above are only reflective of our owned forward MSR portfolio that is reported at fair value.
(4)
Loan delinquency is based on the current contractual due date of the loan. In the case of a completed loan modification, delinquency is based on the modified due date of the loan.


Delinquency is a significant assumption in determining the mark-to-market adjustment and is a key indicator of MSR portfolio performance. Delinquent loans contribute to lower MSR values due to higher costs to service and increased carrying costs of advances. We continued to experience low delinquency rates during the six months ended June 30, 2019, which preserves the value of our MSRs.

Servicing Expenses

The tables below summarize expenses in the Servicing segment.
Table 11. Servicing - Expenses
 Successor  Predecessor        
 Three Months Ended June 30, 2019  Three Months Ended June 30, 2018  Change % Change
Amt bps  Amt bps Amt bps Amt bps
Salaries, wages and benefits$90
 6  $74
 6 $16
  22 %  %
General and administrative                
Servicing support fees24
 2  35
 3 (11) (1) (31)% (33)%
Corporate and other general and administrative expenses39
 2  32
 2 7
  22 %  %
Foreclosure and other liquidation related expenses32
 2  19
 2 13
  68 %  %
Depreciation and amortization4
   6
  (2)  (33)%  %
Total general and administrative expenses99
 6  92
 7 7
 (1) 8 % (14)%
Total expenses - Servicing$189
 12  $166
 13 $23
 (1) 14 % (8)%

Total expenses increased during the three months ended June 30, 2019 compared to the same period in 2018 primarily driven by increased salaries, wages and benefits. Salaries, wages and benefits increased as a result of the expansion of the servicing portfolio and an increase in headcount largely driven by the Pacific Union and Seterus acquisitions. Servicing support fees decreased in 2019 primarily due to lower legal and tax service expenses. Furthermore, corporate and other general and administrative expenses increased in 2019 driven by costs related to drive operational efficiencies and enhance overall customer experience. In addition, foreclosure and other liquidation related expenses increased in 2019, primarily due to incremental reserves related to the Reverse portfolio.

Table 11.1. Servicing - Expenses
 Successor  Predecessor        
 Six Months Ended June 30, 2019  Six Months Ended June 30, 2018  Change % Change
Amt bps  Amt bps Amt bps Amt bps
Salaries, wages and benefits$176
 6  $150
 6 $26
  17 %  %
General and administrative                
Servicing support fees63
 2  62
 2 1
  2 %  %
Corporate and other general and administrative expenses78
 3  63
 3 15
  24 %  %
Foreclosure and other liquidation related expenses59
 2  60
 2 (1)  (2)%  %
Depreciation and amortization8
   13
 1 (5) (1) (38)% (100)%
Total general and administrative expenses208
 7  198
 8 10
 (1) 5 % (13)%
Total expenses - Servicing$384
 13  $348
 14 $36
 (1) 10 % (7)%


Total expenses increased during the six months ended June 30, 2019 compared to the same period in 2018 primarily due to increased salaries, wages and benefits. The increase in salaries, wages and benefits is primarily due to the expansion of the servicing portfolio and an increase in headcount largely driven by the Pacific Union and Seterus acquisitions. In addition, corporate and other general and administrative expenses increased as compared to the same period in 2018 as a result of expenses related to our initiative to increase operational efficiencies and enhance overall customer experience.

Table 12. Servicing - Other Income (Expenses), Net
 Successor  Predecessor        
 Three Months Ended June 30, 2019  Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 Change % Change
Amt bps  Amt bps Amt bps Amt bps
Reverse mortgage interest income$86
 6
  $118
 10
 $(32) (4) (27)% (40)%
Other interest income50
 3
  3
 
 47
 3
 1,567 % 100 %
Interest income136
 9
  121
 10
 15
 (1) 12 % (10)%
                 
Reverse mortgage interest expense(46) (3)  (95) (8) (49) (5) (52)% (63)%
Advance interest expense(8) (1)  (12) (1) (4) 
 (33)%  %
Other interest expense(55) (3)  (8) (1) 47
 2
 588 % 200 %
Interest expense(109) (7)  (115) (10) (6) (3) (5)% (30)%
Other income (expense)
 
  
 
 
 
  %  %
Total other income (expenses), net - Servicing$27
 2
  $6
 
 $21
 2
 350 % 100 %
                 
Weighted average cost - advance facilities5.5%    4.0%   1.5% 

 38 % 

Weighted average cost - excess spread financing8.9%    8.8%   0.1% 

 1 % 


Total other income (expenses), net increased during the three months ended June 30, 2019 as compared to the same period in 2018 primarily due to an increase in interest income. Other interest income increased due to $48 of earnings credits and bank fee credits the Predecessor previously classified as interest expense. Reverse mortgage interest income decreased due to the decline in the reverse mortgage interests balance. Interest expense decreased during the three months ended June 30, 2019 as compared to the same period in 2018 as a result of lower reverse mortgage interest expense driven by the decline in the reverse mortgage interest portfolio balance as well as the accretion of the HMBS bond premium, offset by an increase in other interest expense. The increase in other interest expense was primarily due to an increase of $16 in excess spread costs and $26 of earnings credits and bank fee credits the Predecessor previously classified as interest expense and $5 of compensating interest expense driven by higher payoff volume.


Table 12.1. Servicing - Other Income (Expenses), Net
 Successor  Predecessor        
 Six Months Ended June 30, 2019  Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 Change % Change
Amt bps  Amt bps Amt bps Amt bps
Reverse mortgage interest income$168
 5
  $237
 10
 $(69) (5) (29)% (50)%
Other interest income83
 3
  10
 
 73
 3
 730 % 100 %
Interest income251
 8
  247
 10
 4
 (2) 2 % (20)%
                 
Reverse mortgage interest expense(117) (4)  (191) (7) (74) (3) (39)% (43)%
Advance interest expense(17) 
  (17) (1) 
 (1)  % 100 %
Other interest expense(89) (3)  (25) (1) 64
 2
 256 % 200 %
Interest expense(223) (7)  (233) (9) (10) (2) (4)% (22)%
Other income (expense)
 
  (1) 
 1
 
 100 %  %
Total other income (expenses), net - Servicing$28
 1
  $13
 1
 $15
 
 115 %  %
                 
Weighted average cost - advance facilities5.1%    3.9%   1.2%   31 %  
Weighted average cost - excess spread financing8.9%    8.9%   %    %  

Total other income (expenses), net increased during the six months ended June 30, 2019 as compared to the same period in 2018 primarily due to a decrease in interest expense. Interest expense decreased during the six months ended June 30, 2019 as compared to the same period in 2018 due to lower reverse mortgage interest expense driven by the decline in the reverse mortgage interest portfolio balance as well as the accretion of the HMBS bond premium, offset by an increase in other interest expense. Other interest expense increased primarily due to an increase of $23 in excess spread costs and $34 of earnings credits and bank fee credits the Predecessor previously classified as interest expense. In addition, interest income increased primarily due to an increase in other interest income as a result of $34 of earnings credits and bank fee credits the Predecessor previously classified as interest expense. Offsetting the increase in other interest income was a decrease in reverse mortgage interest income which was related to the decline in the reverse mortgage interests balance.



Serviced Portfolio and Liabilities

The tables below summarize the serviced portfolio and liabilities in the Servicing segment.
Table 13. Serviced Portfolios and Related Liabilities
 Successor
 June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
UPB Carrying Amount Weighted Avg. Coupon UPB Carrying Amount Weighted Avg. Coupon
Forward MSRs - fair value           
Agency$254,543
 $2,904
 4.5% $229,108
 $3,027
 4.5%
Non-agency61,469
 601
 4.8% 66,373
 638
 4.8%
Total Forward MSRs - fair value316,012
 3,505
 4.6% 295,481
 3,665
 4.5%
            
Subservicing and other(1)
           
Agency253,846
 N/A
 N/A
 208,607
 N/A
 N/A
Non-agency48,262
 N/A
 N/A
 15,279
 N/A
 N/A
Total subservicing and other302,108
 N/A
 N/A
 223,886
 N/A
 N/A
            
Reverse portfolio - amortized cost           
MSR3,127
 6
 N/A
 3,940
 11
 N/A
MSL15,374
 (80) N/A
 16,538
 (71) N/A
Securitized loans7,068
 7,110
 N/A
 7,937
 7,934
 N/A
Total reverse portfolio serviced25,569
 7,036
 N/A
 28,415
 7,874
 N/A
Total servicing portfolio unpaid principal balance$643,689
 $10,541
 N/A
 $547,782
 $11,539
 N/A

(1)
Subservicing and other amounts include loans we service for others, residential mortgage loans originated but have yet to be sold and agency REO balances for which we own the mortgage servicing rights.

We assess whether acquired portfolios are more credit sensitive or interest sensitive in nature on the date of the acquisition. We consider numerous factors in making this assessment, with the primary factors consisting of the overall portfolio delinquency characteristics, portfolio seasoning and residential mortgage loan composition. Interest rate sensitive portfolios typically consist of single-family conforming residential forward mortgage loans serviced for GSEs or other third-party investors. Credit sensitive portfolio primarily consists of higher delinquency single-family non-conforming residential forward mortgage loans in private-label securitizations.

Table 14. Fair Value MSR Valuation
 Successor
 June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
UPB Carrying Amount bps UPB Carrying Amount bps
MSRs - fair value           
Credit sensitive$167,381
 $1,797
 107 $135,752
 $1,495
 110
Interest sensitive148,631
 1,708
 115 159,729
 2,170
 136
Total MSRs - fair value$316,012
 $3,505
 111 $295,481
 $3,665
 124

As of June 30, 2019, when measuring the fair value of the portfolio as a basis point of the unpaid principal balance, our credit sensitive pool increased in value by 3 bps and interest sensitive pool decreased in value 21 bps, compared to December 31, 2018 due to higher forecasted prepayment speeds as a result of the declining interest rate environment in 2019.

The following table provides information on the fair value of our owned forward MSR portfolio.
Table 15. MSRs - Fair Value, Roll Forward
 Successor  Predecessor
 Three Months Ended June 30, 2019 Six Months Ended June 30, 2019  Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 Six Months Ended June 30, 2018
Fair value - beginning of period$3,481
 $3,665
  $3,194
 $2,937
Additions:        
Servicing retained from mortgage loans sold103
 169
  71
 139
Purchases of servicing rights280
 689
  113
 132
Dispositions:        
Sales of servicing rights(34) (294)  4
 4
Changes in fair value:        
Due to changes in valuation inputs or assumptions used in the valuation model:        
Credit sensitive(35) (156)  11
 192
Interest sensitive(175) (386)  33
 91
Other changes in fair value:        
Scheduled principal payments(23) (45)  (19) (38)
Disposition of negative MSRs and other(1)
11
 23
  14
 23
Prepayments        
Voluntary prepayments        
Credit sensitive(26) (45)  (31) (61)
Interest sensitive(70) (102)  (25) (46)
Involuntary prepayments        
Credit sensitive(2) (4)  (5) (10)
Interest sensitive(5) (9)  (4) (7)
Fair value - end of period$3,505
 $3,505
  $3,356
 $3,356

(1)
Amounts primarily represent negative fair values reclassified from the MSR asset to reserves of advances and other receivables as underlying loans are removed from the MSR and other reclassification adjustments.


The following table sets forth the weighted average assumptions in estimating the fair value of MSRs.
Table 16. MSRs - Fair Value
 Successor  Predecessor
 June 30, 2019  June 30, 2018
Credit Sensitive MSRs    
Discount rate10.6%  11.4%
Weighted average prepayment speeds13.5%  11.7%
Weighted average life of loans5.9 years
  6.6 years
     
Interest Sensitive MSRs    
Discount rate8.9%  9.2%
Weighted average prepayment speeds13.9%  9.8%
Weighted average life of loans5.6 years
  7.0 years
     
Total MSRs Portfolio    
Discount rate9.7%  10.4%
Weighted average prepayment speeds13.7%  10.8%
Weighted average life of loans5.8 years
  6.8 years
     

Discount rate for credit sensitive and interest sensitive MSRs decreased as of June 30, 2019 compared to the same period in 2018 due to the declining interest rate environment in 2019. Weighted average lives decreased for both credit sensitive and interest sensitive MSRs due to the increase in prepayment speeds, which was attributable to the interest rate decline period over period.

The discount rate used to determine the present value of estimated future net servicing income is based on the required rate of return market investors would expect for an asset with similar risk characteristics. The discount rate is determined through review of recent market transactions as well as comparing the discount rate to those utilized by third-party valuation specialists and market surveys.

Total prepayment speeds represent the annual rate at which borrowers are forecasted to repay their mortgage loan principal, which includes estimates for both voluntary and involuntary borrower liquidations. The expected weighted average life represents the total years we expect to service the MSR.

Excess Spread Financing

As further disclosed in Note 4,3, Mortgage Servicing Rights and Related Liabilities, we have entered into sale and assignment agreements treated as financing arrangements whereby the acquirer has the right to receive a specified percentage of the excess cash flow generated from an MSR.

The servicing fees associated with aan MSR can be segregated into (i) a base servicing fee and (ii) an excess servicing fee. The base servicing fee, along with ancillary income and other revenues, is designed to cover costs incurred to service the specified pool plus a reasonable margin. The remaining servicing fee is considered excess. We sell a percentage of the excess fee as a method for efficiently financing acquired MSRs. Excess spread financings are presently applicable only to acquired MSRs and originated pools of loans; however, they can be entered into at any time for both acquired and originated MSRs. These financings have been provided by companies including New Residential, certain funds managed by Fortress Investment Group, and third-parties associated with funds and accounts under management of BlackRock Financial Management, Inc and Värde Partners, Inc.

Excess spread financings are recorded at fair value, and the impact of fair value adjustments on future revenues and capital resources varies primarily due to changes in (i) prepayment speeds and (ii) our ability to recapture mortgage loan payoffs through the origination platform. In Note 4,3, Mortgage Servicing Rights and Related Liabilities, we discuss the range of assumptions and sensitivities related to the measurement of the excess spread financing liability as of SeptemberJune 30, 20182019 and December 31, 2017.2018.


The following table sets forth the change in the excess spread liability and the related key weighted average assumptions.
Table 17. Excess Spread Financing
Successor  PredecessorSuccessor  Predecessor
Table 15. Excess Spread FinancingFor the Period August 1 - September 30, 2018  For the Period July 1 - July 31, 2018 Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 For the Period January 1 - July 31, 2018 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017
  Three Months Ended June 30, 2019 Six Months Ended June 30, 2019  Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 Six Months Ended June 30, 2018
Fair value - beginning of period$1,039
  $1,047
 $1,121
 $996
 $1,214
$1,309
 $1,184
  $1,001
 $996
Additions:                  
New financings84
  
 
 70
 
193
 438
  70
 70
Deductions:                  
Repayments of debt(21)  (1) (9) (3) (9)(11) (12)  (2) (2)
Settlements of principal balances(31)  (14) (51) (105) (159)(57) (107)  (46) (91)
Fair value changes:                  
Credit Sensitive23
  7
 (12) 73
 5
17
 (15)  20
 66
Interest Sensitive3
  
 (3) 8
 (5)(22) (59)  4
 8
Fair value - end of period$1,097
  $1,039
 $1,046
 $1,039
 $1,046
$1,429
 $1,429
  $1,047
 $1,047
                
      Successor Predecessor    Successor  Predecessor
      September 30,
Key Assumptions      2018 2017
Weighted average prepayment speeds      10.6% 13.9%
Weighted average life of loans      6.7 years
 5.9 years
Total Key Weighted Average Assumptions:Total Key Weighted Average Assumptions:   June 30, 2019  June 30, 2018
Credit Sensitive        
Discount rate      10.6% 10.8%    10.3%  11.1%
         
Credit Sensitive         
Mortgage prepayment speeds      11.0% 14.4%
Average life of mortgage loans      6.6 years
 5.8 years
Discount rate      11.1% 11.1%
Prepayment speeds    13.1%  11.4%
Recapture rate    22.3%  16.8%
Average life    5.8 years
  6.5 years
                 
Interest Sensitive                 
Mortgage prepayment speeds      9.3% 11.6%
Average life of mortgage loans      7.1 years
 6.1 years
Discount rate      9.1% 8.9%    8.4%  9.0%
Prepayment speeds    12.9%  9.9%
Recapture rate    17.4%  19.8%
Average life    5.4 years
  6.8 years
        
Total Excess Spread Financing PortfolioTotal Excess Spread Financing Portfolio       
Discount rate    9.6%  10.6%
Prepayment speeds    13.1%  11.1%
Recapture rate    20.2%  18.0%
Average life    5.7 years
  6.5 years

In conjunction with the excess spread financing servicing acquisition structure, we also

Table 18. MSRs Financing Liability - Rollforward
 Successor  Predecessor
 Three Months Ended June 30, 2019  Six Months Ended June 30, 2019  Three Months Ended June 30, 2018  Six Months Ended June 30, 2018
Fair value - beginning of period$34
  $32
  $34
  $10
Changes in fair value(1):
          
Changes in valuation inputs or assumptions used in the valuation model13
  19
  (14)  11
Other changes in fair value(4)  (8)  (4)  (5)
Fair value - end of period$43
  $43
  $16
  $16
           
       Successor  Predecessor
       June 30, 2019  June 30, 2018
Weighted Average Assumptions          
Advance financing rates      3.7%  4.1%
Annual advance recovery rates      19.3%  18.9%

(1)
The changes in fair value related to our MSRs financing liability primarily relate to both scheduled and unscheduled principal payments reflected in the underlying MSRs and changes in the fair value model assumptions.

We entered into several sale agreements whereby we sold the right to receive servicing advances on private-label servicing advances and the right to receive a portion of the base fee component on the related MSRs, and also transferred the obligations to make future advances. These transactions are treated as financing cost. Thesea MSR Financing Liability. The balance sheet entry for these financings are recorded atrepresents that component of fair value that reflects the excess cost of these transactions relative to the cost of financing advances assumed in the value of the corresponding MSR, and the change in fair value is recorded against servicing revenue and interest imputed on the outstanding liability is recorded as interest expense.

 Successor  Predecessor
Table 16. MSRs Financing Liability - RollforwardFor the Period August 1 - September 30, 2018  For the Period July 1 - July 31, 2018 Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 For the Period January 1 - July 31, 2018 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017
      
Fair value - beginning of period$26
  $16
 $13
 $10
 $27
Changes in fair value:(1)
          
Changes in valuation inputs or assumptions used in the valuation model3
  11
 6
 22
 (9)
Other changes in fair value(3)  (1) 1
 (6) 2
Fair value - end of period$26
  $26
 $20
 $26
 $20
           
        Successor Predecessor
        September 30,
        2018 2017
Weighted Average Assumptions          
Advance financing rates       4.9% 3.5%
Annual advance recovery rates       18.2% 23.3%

(1) The changes in fair value related to our MSRs' financing liability primarily relate to both scheduled and unscheduled principal payments reflected in the underlying MSRs and changes in the fair value model assumptions.

We estimate fair value of the MSR financing liability based on the present value of future expected discounted cash flows with the discount rate approximating current market value for similar financial instruments. The cash flow assumptions and prepayment assumptions used in the model are based on various factors, with the key assumptions being advance financing rates and annual advance recovery rates.

The following table provides an overview of our forward servicing portfolio and amounts that have been transferred to our co-invest partners for the periods indicated.

 Successor Predecessor
Table 17. Leveraged Portfolio CharacteristicsSeptember 30,
 2018 2017
Owned forward servicing portfolio - unencumbered$90,504
 $80,920
Owned forward servicing portfolio - encumbered183,982
 207,530
Subserviced forward servicing portfolio and other209,106
 207,979
Total unpaid principal balance$483,592
 $496,429
Table 19. Leveraged Portfolio Characteristics
 Successor  Predecessor
 June 30, 2019  June 30, 2018
Owned forward servicing portfolio - unencumbered$87,007
  $91,619
Owned forward servicing portfolio - encumbered229,005
  186,486
Subserviced forward servicing portfolio and other302,108
  187,293
Total unpaid principal balance$618,120
  $465,398

The encumbered forward servicing portfolio consists of residential mortgage loans included within our excess spread financing transactions and MSR financing liability. Subserviced and other amounts include (1) loans serviced for others, (2) residential mortgage loans originated but not yet sold and (3) agency REO balances for which we own the mortgage servicing rights.


Reverse - MSLs and Participating Interests - Amortized Cost

The table below provides detail of the characteristics and key performance metrics of the reverse servicing portfolio, which is included in MSLs and participating interests in reverse mortgages. Such assets are recorded at amortized cost.

 Successor Predecessor
Table 18. Reverse - Mortgage Portfolio CharacteristicsSeptember 30, 2018 December 31, 2017
Loan count200,904
 212,415
Ending unpaid principal balance$30,660
 $35,112
Average loan amount(1)
$152,608
 $165,299
Average coupon4.3% 3.8%
Average borrower age79
 79
Table 20. Reserve - Mortgage Portfolio Characteristics
 Successor  Predecessor
 June 30, 2019  June 30, 2018
Loan count180,899
  205,438
Ending unpaid principal balance$25,569
  $32,264
Average loan amount(1)
$141,342
  $157,050
Average coupon4.3%  4.2%
Average borrower age80
  79

(1) Average loan amount is presented in whole dollar amounts.
(1)
Average loan amount is presented in whole dollar amounts.

From time to time, we acquireHistorically, the Predecessor acquired servicing rights and participating interests in reverse mortgage portfolios. Reverse mortgage loans, known as HECMs, provide seniors 62 and older with a loan upon which draws can be made periodically. The draws are secured by the equity in the borrower'sborrower’s home. For acquired servicing rights on reverse mortgages, aan MSR or MSL is established on the acquisition date at fair value, as applicable, based on the proceeds paid or received to serviceexpected discounted cash flow from servicing the reverse portfolio.

Each quarter, we accrete the MSL to service related revenue, net of the respective portfolios run-off. The MSL is assessed for increased obligation based on its fair value, using a variety of assumptions, with the primary assumptionkey assumptions being discount rates, prepayment speeds and borrower life expectancy. The MSLs are stratified based on predominant risk characteristics of the underlying serviced loans. Impairment, if any, represents the excess of amortized cost of an individual stratum over its estimated fair value and is recognized through an increase in valuation allowance. Based on our assessment, no impairment was required for reverse MSLs as of SeptemberJune 30, 2018.2019.


Originations Segment

OurThe strategy of our Originations segment comprises both direct-to-consumeris to originate new loans for the servicing portfolio at a more attractive cost than purchasing MSRs in bulk transactions and correspondent lending.to retain our existing customers by providing them with attractive refinance options. The Originations segment plays a strategically important role because its profitability is typically counter-cyclical to that of the Servicing segment. Furthermore, by originating loans at a more attractive cost than would be the case in bulk MSR acquisitions, the Origination segment improves our overall profitability and cash flow. Growing the Originations segment has been a strategic focus for us for several years.

The Originations segment includes three channels:

Our direct-to-consumer lending channel originates first-lien conventional and government-insured loans. Our direct-to-consumer strategy relies on call centers, our website and our mobile appapps to interact with customers. Our primary focus is to assist customers currently in our servicing portfoliocustomers with a refinance or home purchase. Through this process, we increase our originations marginpurchase by reducing marketing and other costsproviding them with a needs-based approach to acquire customers, as well as replenish our servicing portfolio. Our direct-to-consumer channel is also focused on building relationships and generating new customers to replenish the servicing portfolio.understanding their current mortgage options.

Our correspondent lending channel acquires newly originated residential mortgage loans that have been underwritten to investor guidelines and MSRs through a co-issue program with clients.guidelines. This includes both conventional and government-insured loans that qualify for inclusion in securitizations that are guaranteed by the GSEs. Our correspondent lending channel enables us to replenish servicing portfolio run-off typically at better rate of return thresholds than traditional bulk or flow acquisitions.

To mitigate creditOur wholesale lending channel works with mortgage brokers to source loans which are underwritten and funded by us and also in our name. Counterparty risk we typically sell loans within 30is mitigated through quality and compliance monitoring and all brokers are subject to 60 days of origination while retainingour eligibility requirements coupled with an annual recertification process.


The charts below set forth the associated servicing rights. Servicing rights can be retained, sold (servicing released) or given back to the investor, in part of in whole, depending on the subservicing or co-invest agreements.pull through adjusted lock volume and funded volume by channel and channel mix.

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The following tables set forth the results of operations for the Originations segment.

Three Months Ended September 30, 2018 Compared to the Three Months Ended September 30, 2017
Table 21. Originations - Operations
Successor  Predecessor   Predecessor    Successor  Predecessor    
Table 19. Originations - OperationsFor the Period August 1 - September 30, 2018  For the Period July 1 - July 31, 2018 
Combined(1)
 Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 $ Change % Change
  Three Months Ended June 30, 2019  Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 $ Change % Change
Revenues$86
  $45
 $131
 $150
 $(19) (13)%$264
  $133
 $131
 98 %
Expenses66
  34
 100
 106
 (6) (6)%145
  102
 43
 42 %
Other income (expenses), net1
  
 1
 1
 
  %(1)  1
 (2) (200)%
Income before income tax expense$21
  $11
 $32
 $45
 $(13) (29)%$118
  $32
 $86
 269 %
Income before taxes margin24.4%  24.4% 24.4% 30.0% (5.6)% (18.7)%44.7%  24.1% 20.6 % 85 %
                  
Successor  Predecessor   Predecessor    Successor  Predecessor    
For the Period August 1 - September 30, 2018  For the Period July 1 - July 31, 2018 
Combined(1)
 Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 $ Change % ChangeThree Months Ended June 30, 2019  Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 $ Change % Change
  
Revenue$86
  $45
 $131
 $150
 $(19) (13)%$264
  $133
 $131
 98 %
Pull through adjusted lock volume$3,421
  $1,606
 $5,027
 $4,930
 $97
 2 %$11,197
  $5,440
 $5,757
 106 %
Revenue basis points(2)
2.51%  2.80% 2.61% 3.04% (19.59)% (644.41)%
Revenue basis points(1)
2.36%  2.44% (0.08)% (3)%
                    
Expenses$66
  $34
 $100
 $106
 $(6) (6)%$145
  $102
 $43
 42 %
Funded volume$3,459
  $1,688
 $5,147
 $5,102
 $45
 1 %$9,996
  $5,543
 $4,453
 80 %
Expenses basis points(3)
1.91%  2.01% 1.94% 2.08% (13.33)% (640.87)%
Expenses basis points(2)
1.45%  1.84% (0.39)% (21)%
                    
Margin0.60%  0.79% 0.67% 0.96% (6.26)% (652.08)%0.91%  0.60% 0.31 % 52 %

(1) Refer to Basis of Presentation section for discussion on presentation of combined results.
(2) Calculated on pull-through adjusted lock volume as revenue is recognized at the time of loan lock.
(3) Calculated on funded volume as expenses are incurred based on closing of the loan.
(1)
Calculated on pull-through adjusted lock volume as revenue is recognized at the time of loan lock.
(2)
Calculated on funded volume as expenses are incurred based on closing of the loan.

On a combined basis, incomeIncome before income tax expense decreasedincreased for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20182019 as compared to the same period in 20172018 primarily due to a decline in revenues. The declinean increase in revenues ondriven by origination volume growth as a combined basis was primarily due toresult of lower margins frominterest rates and loans originated as a shift in channel mix from direct-to-consumer to higher correspondent mix.result of the acquisition of Pacific Union. Expense basis points on a combined basis during the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2018 declined over2019 decreased as compared the same period in 20172018 due to increased productivity, cost reductionsaving initiatives and channel mix change.a higher percentage of volume from the correspondent channel. Net margin on a combined basis in 2018 declined primarily as a result2019 increased because of a combination of higher mix of volume in the correspondent channel period over period.revenue and lower expenses.


Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 Compared to the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017
Table 21.1 Originations - Operations
Successor  Predecessor   Predecessor    Successor  Predecessor    
Table 19.1 Originations - OperationsFor the Period August 1 - September 30, 2018  For the Period January 1 - July 31, 2018 
Combined(1)
 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 $ Change % Change
  Six Months Ended June 30, 2019  Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 $ Change % Change
Revenues$86
  $306
 $392
 $449
 $(57) (13)%$410
  $261
 $149
 57 %
Expenses66
  245
 311
 326
 (15) (5)%249
  211
 38
 18 %
Other income (expenses), net1
  1
 2
 
 2
 100 %2
  1
 1
 100 %
Income before income tax expense$21
  $62
 $83
 $123
 $(40) (33)%$163
  $51
 $112
 220 %
Income before taxes margin24.4%  20.3% 21.2% 27.4% (6.2)% (22.6)%39.8%  19.5% 20.3 % 104 %
                  
Successor  Predecessor   Predecessor    Successor  Predecessor    
For the Period August 1 - September 30, 2018  For the Period January 1 - July 31, 2018 
Combined(1)
 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 $ Change % ChangeSix Months Ended June 30, 2019  Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 $ Change % Change
  
Revenue$86
  $306
 $392
 $449
 $(57) (13)%$410
  $261
 $149
 57 %
Pull through adjusted lock volume$3,421
  $11,907
 $15,328
 $12,935
 $2,393
 19 %$17,157
  $10,302
 $6,855
 67 %
Revenue basis points(2)
2.51%  2.57% 2.56% 3.47% (2.38)% (68.59)%
Revenue basis points(1)
2.39%  2.53% (0.14)% (6)%
                    
Expenses$66
  $245
 $311
 $326
 $(15) (5)%$249
  $211
 $38
 18 %
Funded volume$3,459
  $12,317
 $15,776
 $13,988
 $1,788
 13 %$15,712
  $10,630
 $5,082
 48 %
Expenses basis points(3)
1.91%  1.99% 1.97% 2.33% (0.84)% (36.05)%
Expenses basis points(2)
1.58%  1.98% (0.40)% (20)%
                    
Margin0.60%  0.58% 0.59% 1.14% (1.54)% (135.09)%0.81%  0.55% 0.26 % 47 %

(1) Refer to Basis of Presentation section for discussion on presentation of combined results.
(2) Calculated on pull-through adjusted lock volume as revenue is recognized at the time of loan lock.
(3) Calculated on funded volume as expenses are incurred based on closing of the loan.
(1)
Calculated on pull-through adjusted lock volume as revenue is recognized at the time of loan lock.
(2)
Calculated on funded volume as expenses are incurred based on closing of the loan.


On a combined basis, incomeIncome before income tax expense decreasedincreased for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20182019 as compared to the same period in 20172018 primarily due to a declinean increase in revenues. The decline in combined revenues was primarily due to lower overall weighted marginsdriven by origination volume growth as a result in channel mix change fromof lower interest rates and loans originated as a result of the direct-to-consumer to the correspondent channels has continued to grow. Revenueacquisition of Pacific Union. Expense basis points on a combined basis during the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2018 declined2019 decreased as compared to the same period in 2017 primarily2018 due to cost saving initiatives and a higher percentage of volume coming through the correspondent mix, which has a lower margin. Expense basis points on a combined basis in 2018 declined over 2017 due to increased productivity, expense management and correspondent channel growth.channel. Net margin on a consolidated basis in 2018 declined due to a2019 increased in combination of higher mix of correspondent loans, which have arevenue and lower margin than direct-to-consumer loans.expenses.

Gain on Mortgage Loans Held for SaleOriginated and Sold
Gain on mortgage loans held for saleoriginated and sold represents the realized gains and losses on loan sales and settled derivatives. The gain on mortgage loans held for saleoriginated and sold is a function of the volume, margin and channel mix of our originations activity and is impacted by fluctuations in interest rates.

Net Gain on Mortgage Loans Held for Sale
The net gain on mortgage loans held for sale includes gain on mortgage loans held for sale as well as capitalized servicing rights and mark-to-market adjustments on mortgage loans held for sale and related derivative financial instruments. We recognize the fair value of the interest rate lock commitments ("IRLC"(“IRLC”), including the fair value of the related servicing rights, at the time we commit to originate or purchase a loan at specified terms. Loan origination costs are recognized as the obligations are incurred, which typically aligns with the date of loan funding for direct-to-consumer originations and the date of loan purchase for correspondent lending originations.


Revenues, including net gain on mortgage loans held for sale, for our Originations segment are set forth in the tables below.

Three Months Ended September 30, 2018 Compared to the Three Months Ended September 30, 2017
Table 22. Originations - Revenues
Successor  Predecessor   Predecessor    Successor  Predecessor    
Table 20. Originations - RevenuesFor the Period August 1 - September 30, 2018  For the Period July 1 - July 31, 2018 
Combined(1)
 Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 $ Change % Change
  Three Months Ended June 30, 2019  Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 $ Change % Change
Service related, net - Originations$10
  $4
 $14
 $16
 $(2) (13)%$20
  $17
 $3
 18 %
Net gain on mortgage loans held for sale                    
Gain on loans originated and sold36
  12
 48
 89
 (41) (46)%84
  45
 39
 87 %
Fair value adjustment on loans held for sale(8)  (1) (9) 6
 (15) (250)%6
  6
 
  %
Mark-to-market on locks and commitments(2)
(2)  (1) (3) (1) (2) (200)%
Mark-to-market on locks and commitments(1)
65
  3
 62
 2,067 %
Mark-to-market on derivative/hedges10
  9
 19
 (4) 23
 575 %(3)  (6) 3
 (50)%
Capitalized servicing rights41
  22
 63
 46
 17
 37 %100
  69
 31
 45 %
Provision of repurchase reserves, net of release(1)  
 (1) (2) 1
 50 %
Provision for repurchase reserves, net of release(8)  (1) (7) 700 %
Total net gain on mortgage loans held for sale76
  41
 117
 134
 (17) (13)%244
  116
 128
 110 %
Total revenues - Originations$86
  $45
 $131
 $150
 $(19) (13)%$264
  $133
 $131
 98 %
                    
Key Metrics                    
Consumer direct lock pull through adjusted volume(3)
$1,524
  $828
 $2,352
 $3,006
 $(654) (22)%
Other locked pull through adjusted volume(3)
1,897
  778
 2,675
 1,924
 751
 39 %
Consumer direct lock pull through adjusted volume(2)
$4,390
  $2,552
 $1,838
 72 %
Other locked pull through adjusted volume(2)
6,807
  2,888
 3,919
 136 %
Total pull through adjusted volume$3,421
  $1,606
 $5,027
 $4,930
 $97
 2 %$11,197
  $5,440
 $5,757
 106 %
Funded volume$3,459
  $1,688
 $5,147
 $5,102
 $45
 1 %$9,996
  $5,543
 $4,453
 80 %
Funded HARP volume$135
  $72
 $207
 $772
 $(565) (73)%$1
  $324
 $(323) (100)%
Recapture percentage22.8%  20.4% 22.0% 23.9%    23.1%  21.8% 1.3% 6 %
Purchase percentage of funded volume52.8%  52.2% 52.6% 36.3%    52.8%  51.3% 1.5% 3 %
Value of capitalized servicing124 bps
  120 bps
 122 bps
 93 bps
    
Value of capitalized servicing on retained settlements149 bps
  142 bps
 7
 5 %

(1) Refer to Basis of Presentation section for discussion on presentation of combined results.
(2) Mark-to-market on locks and commitments includes our fair value mark-to-market adjustments on IRLCs.
(3) Pull through adjusted volume represents the expected funding from locks taken during the period.

Mark-to-market on locks and commitments includes our fair value mark-to-market adjustments on IRLCs.
(2)
Pull through adjusted volume represents the expected funding from locks taken during the period.

During the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2018,2019, total revenues on a combined basis decreasedincreased compared to the same period in 20172018 primarily due to a decline in gain on loans originated and sold. Higher correspondent mix during the three months ended September 30, 2018 resulteddriven by higher volume in a lower margin. The decreaseinterest rate environment and the integration of the Pacific Union acquisition which occurred in gain on loans originated and sold on a combined basis was partially offset by an increase in mark-to-market on derivative/hedgesFebruary 2019. Total revenue and capitalized servicing rights. Forincreased 98% or $131 period over period as pull through adjusted lock volume increased 106% during the threesame period.


Table 22.1. Originations - Revenues
 Successor  Predecessor    
 Six Months Ended June 30, 2019  Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 $ Change % Change
Service related, net - Originations$35
  $32
 $3
 9 %
Net gain on mortgage loans held for sale        
Gain on loans originated and sold130
  101
 29
 29 %
Fair value adjustment on loans held for sale16
  1
 15
 1,500 %
Mark-to-market on locks and commitments(1)
71
  2
 69
 3,450 %
Mark-to-market on derivative/hedges7
  (8) 15
 (188)%
Capitalized servicing rights161
  134
 27
 20 %
Provision for repurchase reserves, net of release(10)  (1) (9) 900 %
Total net gain on mortgage loans held for sale375
  229
 146
 64 %
Total revenues - Originations$410
  $261
 $149
 57 %
         
Key Metrics        
Consumer direct lock pull through adjusted volume(2)
$6,723
  $5,294
 $1,429
 27 %
Other locked pull through adjusted volume(2)
10,434
  5,008
 5,426
 108 %
Total pull through adjusted volume$17,157
  $10,302
 $6,855
 67 %
Funded volume$15,712
  $10,630
 $5,082
 48 %
Funded HARP volume$82
  $760
 $(678) (89)%
Recapture percentage24.9%  24.3% 0.6% 2 %
Purchase percentage of funded volume52.4%  45.8% 6.6% 14 %
Value of capitalized servicing retained146 bps
  142 bps
 4
 3 %

(1)
Mark-to-market on locks and commitments includes our fair value mark-to-market adjustments on IRLCs.
(2)
Pull through adjusted volume represents the expected funding from locks taken during the period.

During the six months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2018, mark-to-market on derivatives/hedges revenue and capitalized servicing rights on a combined basis2019, total revenues increased primarily due to a higher interest rate environment compared to the same period in 2017.

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 Compared todriven by higher volume in a lower interest rate environment and the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017
 Successor  Predecessor   Predecessor    
Table 20.1. Originations - RevenuesFor the Period August 1 - September 30, 2018  For the Period January 1 - July 31, 2018 
Combined(1)
 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 $ Change % Change
       
Service related, net - Originations$10
  $36
 $46
 $47
 $(1) (2)%
Net gain on mortgage loans held for sale            
Gain on loans originated and sold36
  113
 149
 293
 (144) (49)%
Fair value adjustment on loans held for sale(8)  
 (8) 16
 (24) (150)%
Mark-to-market on locks and commitments(2)
(2)  1
 (1) (23) 22
 96 %
Mark-to-market on derivative/hedges10
  1
 11
 (28) 39
 139 %
Capitalized servicing rights41
  156
 197
 143
 54
 38 %
Provision of repurchase reserves, net of release(1)  (1) (2) 1
 (3) (300)%
Total net gain on mortgage loans held for sale76
  270
 346
 402
 (56) (14)%
Total revenues - Originations$86
  $306
 $392
 $449
 $(57) (13)%
             
Key Metrics            
Consumer direct lock pull through adjusted volume(3)
$1,524
  $6,100
 $7,624
 $8,466
 $(842) (10)%
Other locked pull through adjusted volume(3)
1,897
  5,807
 7,704
 4,469
 3,235
 72 %
Total pull through adjusted volume$3,421
  $11,907
 $15,328
 $12,935
 $2,393
 19 %
Funded volume$3,459
  $12,317
 $15,776
 $13,988
 $1,788
 13 %
Funded HARP volume$135
  $832
 $967
 $2,932
 $(1,965) (67)%
Recapture percentage22.8%  23.8% 23.6% 26.5%    
Purchase percentage of funded volume52.8%  46.7% 48.0% 28.6%    
Value of capitalized servicing124 bps
  120 bps
 124 bps
 101 bps
    

(1) Refer to Basisintegration of Presentation section for discussion on presentation of combined results.
(2) Mark-to-market on locks and commitments includes our fair value mark-to-market adjustments on IRLCs.
(3) Pullthe Pacific Union acquisition which occurred in February 2019. Total revenue increased 57% or $149 period over period as pull through adjusted lock volume represents the expected funding from locks takenincreased 67% during the same period.


During

Table 23. Originations - Expenses
 Successor  Predecessor    
 Three Months Ended June 30, 2019  Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 $ Change % Change
Salaries, wages and benefits$88
  $61
 $27
 44%
General and administrative        
Loan origination expenses17
  13
 4
 31%
Corporate and other general and administrative expenses13
  12
 1
 8%
Marketing and professional service fee21
  13
 8
 62%
Depreciation and amortization6
  3
 3
 100%
Total general and administrative57
  41
 16
 39%
Total expenses - Originations$145
  $102
 $43
 42%

Total expenses during the ninethree months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2018, total revenues decreased2019 increased when compared to the same period in 2017 primarily driven by a decrease in gain on loans originated and sold. Higher correspondent mix during the nine months ended September 30, 2018 resulted in a lower margin. The decrease in gain on loans originated and sold on a combined basis was partially offset by an increase in mark-to-market on derivative/hedges revenue and capitalized servicing rights. For the nine months ended September 30, 2018, mark-to-market on derivatives/hedges revenue and capitalized servicing rights on a combined basis increased primarily due to a highergrowth in volumes, which was driven by the low interest rate environment and the Pacific Union acquisition. The volume growth impacted increases in salaries, wages and benefits in connection with compensation and headcount related costs, and loan origination expense which is volume driven. Marketing and professional service fee expense increased in second quarter 2019 due to a $10 legal reserve offset by lower marketing expense period over period.

Table 23.1. Originations - Expenses
 Successor  Predecessor    
 Six Months Ended June 30, 2019  Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 $ Change % Change
Salaries, wages and benefits$157
  $127
 $30
 24%
General and administrative        
Loan origination expenses27
  27
 
 %
Corporate and other general and administrative expenses27
  23
 4
 17%
Marketing and professional service fee29
  28
 1
 4%
Depreciation and amortization9
  6
 3
 50%
Total general and administrative92
  84
 8
 10%
Total expenses - Originations$249
  $211
 $38
 18%

Total expenses during the six months ended June 30, 2019 increased when compared to the same period in 2017.

Three Months Ended September 30, 2018 Compared to the Three Months Ended September 30, 2017
 Successor  Predecessor   Predecessor    
Table 21. Originations - ExpensesFor the Period August 1 - September 30, 2018  For the Period July 1 - July 31, 2018 
Combined(1)
 Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 $ Change % Change
       
Salaries, wages and benefits$39
  $21
 $60
 $66
 $(6) (9)%
General and administrative            
Loan origination expenses9
  5
 14
 13
 1
 8 %
Corporate and other general and administrative expenses7
  3
 10
 10
 
  %
Marketing and professional service fee9
  4
 13
 14
 (1) (7)%
Depreciation and amortization2
  1
 3
 3
 
  %
Total general and administrative27
  13
 40
 40
 
  %
Total expenses - Originations$66
  $34
 $100
 $106
 $(6) (6)%

(1) Refer to Basis of Presentation section for discussion on presentation of combined results.

Total expenses on a combined basis decreased for the three months ended September 30, 2018 compared to the same period in 2017 primarily due to a decreasegrowth in volumes, which was driven by the low interest rate environment and the Pacific Union acquisition. The volume growth impacted increases in salaries, wages and benefits as a result of lower volumesin connection with compensation and headcount related costs. Loan origination expense was flat period over period as the costs due to higher volume were offset by expense reduction initiatives. Marketing and professional service fee expense increased slightly due to a $10 legal reserve in the direct-to-consumer channel.second quarter of 2019 offset by lower marketing expense period over period. Corporate costs increased period over period driven primarily by the Pacific Union acquisition.


Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 Compared to the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017


 Successor  Predecessor   Predecessor    
Table 21.1. Originations - ExpensesFor the Period August 1 - September 30, 2018  For the Period January 1 - July 31, 2018 
Combined(1)
 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 $ Change % Change
       
Salaries, wages and benefits$39
  $148
 $187
 $195
 $(8) (4)%
General and administrative            
Loan origination expenses9
  32
 41
 46
 (5) (11)%
Corporate and other general and administrative expenses7
  26
 33
 36
 (3) (8)%
Marketing and professional service fee9
  32
 41
 41
 
  %
Depreciation and amortization2
  7
 9
 8
 1
 13 %
Total general and administrative27
  97
 124
 131
 (7) (5)%
Total expenses - Originations$66
  $245
 $311
 $326
 $(15) (5)%
Table 24. Originations - Other Income (Expenses), Net

(1) Refer to Basis of Presentation section for discussion on presentation of combined results.

Total expenses on a combined basis for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 decreased as compared to the same period in 2017. On a combined basis, the decrease in salaries, wages and benefits was primarily due to a decline in volume and headcount in the direct-to-consumer channel. The reduction in general and administrative expenses on a combined basis was primarily attributed to cost reduction initiatives and improved efficiencies in the direct-to-consumer channel partially offset by volume growth in the correspondent channel.

 Successor  Predecessor    
 Three Months Ended June 30, 2019  Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 $ Change % Change
Interest income$23
  $17
 $6
 35 %
Interest expense(25)  (16) 9
 56 %
Other income1
  
 1
 100 %
Total other income, net - Originations$(1)  $1
 $(2) (200)%
         
Weighted average note rate - mortgage loans held for sale4.4%  4.7% (0.3)% (6)%
Weighted average cost of funds (excluding facility fees)4.3%  4.4% (0.1)% (2)%

Interest income relates primarily relates to mortgage loans held for sale. Interest expense is associated with the warehouse facilities utilized to originate newfinance newly originated loans.

Three Months Ended September 30, 2018 Compared to the Three Months Ended September 30, 2017
 Successor  Predecessor   Predecessor    
Table 22. Originations - Other Income (Expenses), NetFor the Period August 1 - September 30, 2018  For the Period July 1 - July 31, 2018 
Combined(1)
 Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 $ Change % Change
       
Interest income$10
  $6
 $16
 $14
 $2
 14%
Interest expense(10)  (6) (16) (13) 3
 23%
Other income1
  
 1
 
 1
 100%
Total other income, net - Originations$1
  $
 $1
 $1
 $
 %
             
Weighted average note rate - mortgage loans held for sale4.8%  4.8%   4.1%    
Weighted average cost of funds (excluding facility fees)4.5%  4.2%   3.6%    

(1) Refer to Basis of Presentation section for discussion on presentation of combined results.

Interest income on a combined basis increased in 2019 primarily due to higher funded volume and higher average market rates offset by an increase in interest expense on a combined basis driven by higher cost of funds from an increase in the interest rate index.origination volume.

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 Compared to the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017
 Successor  Predecessor   Predecessor    
Table 22.1. Originations - Other Income (Expenses), NetFor the Period August 1 - September 30, 2018  For the Period January 1 - July 31, 2018 
Combined(1)
 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 $ Change % Change
       
Interest income$10
  $38
 $48
 $39
 $9
 23%
Interest expense(10)  (37) (47) (39) 8
 21%
Other income1
  
 1
 
 1
 100%
Total other income, net - Originations$1
  $1
 $2
 $
 $2
 100%
             
Weighted average note rate - mortgage loans held for sale4.8%  4.5%   4.1%    
Weighted average cost of funds (excluding facility fees)4.5%  4.2%   3.5%    
Table 24.1. Originations - Other Income (Expenses), Net
 Successor  Predecessor    
 Six Months Ended June 30, 2019  Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 $ Change % Change
Interest income$40
  $32
 $8
 25%
Interest expense(43)  (31) 12
 39%
Other income5
  
 5
 100%
Total other income, net - Originations$2
  $1
 $1
 100%
         
Weighted average note rate - mortgage loans held for sale4.6%  4.5% 0.1% 2%
Weighted average cost of funds (excluding facility fees)4.5%  4.2% 0.3% 7%

(1) Refer to Basis of Presentation section for discussion on presentation of combined results.

HigherInterest income increased in 2019 primarily driven by higher funded volume, and higher average market rates resulted inwhich was offset by an increase in interest income on a combined basis. Interest expense on a combined basis increased primarily driven bydue to higher cost of funds from an increase in the interest rate index.origination volume. Other income increased in the six months ended June 30, 2019 due to the recognition of incentives we received related to our financing of certain loans satisfying certain consumer relief characteristics. In September 2018, we entered into a master repurchase agreement that provided us with incentives to finance mortgage loans satisfying certain consumer relief characteristics as provided in the agreement. In the six months ended June 30, 2019, we recorded $5 in other income related to such incentives.


Xome Segment

Xome Segmentis a real estate data and services company that provides services for mortgage originators and servicers, including Mr. Cooper, as well as mortgage and real estate investors. Xome is strategically important because it generates fee income that complements our servicing and origination businesses without requiring a significant amount of capital or exposing us to the same level of interest rate or credit risk.

Our Xome segment is a leading provider of technology and data-enhanced solutions to home buyers, home sellers, real estate professionals and companies engaged in the origination and/or servicing of mortgage loans. Xome seeks to transform the real estate experience by making the challenge of buying or selling a home less complex and increasing transparency through the partnering of both online and offline components of the transaction cycle. The result provides customers a more streamlined and cohesive real estate environment. Xome is comprised oforganized into three revenue types categorized asdivisions: Exchange, Services and Software as a Service ("SaaS").Data/Technology.


The Exchange revenue is compriseddivision consists of real estate disposition services. Thethe Xome.com auction platform leverages ourwhich utilizes proprietary auction technology designed to increase transparency, reduce fraud risk and provide betterefficient execution for property sales. Successsales of this platform is evidenced by generally higher sales prices and lower average days to sell compared to traditional property sales. On a combined basis, during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, we added three and ten new Exchange clients, respectively.foreclosed properties.

The Services revenue is comprised ofdivision includes title, escrow, valuation and field services related to real estate investments or transactions including purchases, refinancesales, refinances and default transactions. We continue to serve existing third-party customers and capture refinance and default transactions generated by our Servicing and Originations segments. Today, significant opportunities still exist with respect to penetrationdefaults. Services includes the business of current and new customers. On a combined basis, during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, we added two and twelve new Services clients, respectively. In August 2018,AMS, which we acquired Assurant Mortgage Services ("Assurant"), a mortgage services division, from American Bankers Insurance Group for $35 million plus future contingent consideration if certain performance hurdles are attained. Assurant is a leading national provider of services, including valuations, title and field services, to a diverse range of customers in the mortgage services industry. The acquisition of Assurant further diversifies our revenue basis by adding over 100 additional third-party customers to our roster. The acquired Assurant businesses will be rebranded under Xome and Title365.August 2018.

SaaS revenue includes sales of technology services including cloud-computing, predictive analytics, media andThe Data/Technology division sells data or software solutions to mortgage servicers, originators and multiple listing service ("MLS") organizations and associations and commissions earned from our retail property sale business. In February 2018, Xome sold the software-based business of its Real Estate Digital ("RED") business, but retained RED's reDataVault proprietary offering, which is home to Xome's MLS data. Within our Xome platform, we intend to enhance the home buying and selling experience through smart investments in innovative technology and a sharp focus on customer service by making the home buying and selling transaction experience simpler, more transparent and more accessible for all market participants. Our Xome platform is accessible through a combination of a web-based platform and easy to use mobile apps, giving customers instant access to over 95% of all active MLS listings in the United States. Our platform allows users to search among distressed and non-distressed real estate listings on a single website - a significant advantage over our competitors' platforms which generally support either distressed or non-distressed listings, but not both. Our website 4salebyowner.com is our entry into the "Do It Yourself" ("DIY")service providers, MLS organizations, data aggregators, real estate sales market of approximately 600,000 properties annually. Our value proposition to home buyersor mortgage investors and sellers is to empower them to transact as they want, either through a traditional sales channelmortgage lenders or through our proprietary auction technology,servicers. Data/Technology contains Affinity Solutions, which leverages anprovides aggregation, standardization and licensing for MLS organizations, public records, and neighborhood demographic data, Quantarium, which provides artificial intelligence enabled listing, biddingintelligence-powered valuation and selling strategiesother real estate data and full-service brokerage support.analytics, and Xome Signings, which provides technology-enabled notary services.

The following tables set forth the results of operationoperations for the Xome segment.


Three Months Ended September 30, 2018 Compared to the Three Months Ended September 30, 2017
Table 25. Xome - Operations
 Successor  Predecessor   Predecessor    
Table 23. Xome - OperationsFor the Period August 1 - September 30, 2018  For the Period July 1 - July 31, 2018 
Combined(1)
 Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 $ Change % Change
       
Revenues$73
  $22
 $95
 $65
 $30
 46 %
Expenses71
  19
 90
 54
 36
 67 %
Other income (expenses), net(1)  
 (1) 
 (1)  %
Income (loss) before income tax expense$1
  $3
 $4
 $11
 $(7) (64)%
Income before taxes margin - Xome1.4%  13.6% 4.2% 16.9% (12.7)% (75.1)%

(1) Refer to Basis of Presentation section for discussion on presentation of combined results.
 Successor  Predecessor    
 Three Months Ended June 30, 2019  Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 $ Change % Change
Revenues$108
  $62
 $46
 74 %
Expenses101
  52
 49
 94 %
Other income (expenses), net
  
 
  %
Income before income tax expense$7
  $10
 $(3) (30)%
Income before taxes margin - Xome6.5%  16.1% (9.6)% (60)%

Income before income tax expense on a combined basis, decreased for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20182019 as compared to the same period in 20172018 primarily due to the loss incurredan increase in expenses driven by Assurant, which was acquired in August 2018, and higher compensation relatedoperational expenses related to the Assurant acquisition.

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 Comparedacquisition of AMS, which was completed in August 2018. This increase in expenses was partially offset by increased Services revenues related to the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017AMS acquisition, which contributed to higher volumes of units for valuation and field services.

 Successor  Predecessor   Predecessor    
Table 23.1. Xome - OperationsFor the Period August 1 - September 30, 2018  For the Period January 1 - July 31, 2018 
Combined(1)
 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 $ Change % Change
       
Revenues$73
  $149
 $222
 $226
 $(4) (2)%
Expenses71
  123
 194
 193
 1
 1 %
Other income (expenses), net(1)  9
 8
 8
 
  %
Income before income tax expense$1
  $35
 $36
 $41
 $(5) (12)%
Income before taxes margin - Xome1.4%  23.5% 16.2% 18.1% (1.9)% (10.5)%
Table 25.1. Xome - Operations
 Successor  Predecessor    
 Six Months Ended June 30, 2019  Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 $ Change % Change
Revenues$204
  $127
 $77
 61 %
Expenses200
  104
 96
 92 %
Other income (expenses), net11
  9
 2
 22 %
Income before income tax expense$15
  $32
 $(17) (53)%
Income before taxes margin - Xome7.4%  25.2% (17.8)% (71)%

(1) Refer to Basis of Presentation section for discussion on presentation of combined results.

On a combined basis, incomeIncome before income tax expense decreased for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20182019 as compared to the same period in 20172018 primarily driven by an increase in expenses, partially offset by an increase in revenues. The increase in expenses is primarily related to the acquisition of AMS. The increase in revenues is due to a decreasethe AMS acquisition, which added to higher volumes of units for valuation and field services, and other income of $11 for the change in revenues. Revenues on a combined basis decreased primarily due to lower property listings sold in 2018 andfair value of the salecontingent consideration for the acquisition of RED in February 2018.AMS.


Three Months Ended September 30, 2018 Compared to the Three Months Ended September 30, 2017
 Successor  Predecessor   Predecessor    
Table 24. Xome - RevenuesFor the Period August 1 - September 30, 2018  For the Period July 1 - July 31, 2018 
Combined(1)
 Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 Amount Change % Change
       
Exchange$15
  $9
 $24
 $26
 $(2) (8)%
Services54
  11
 65
 31
 34
 110 %
SaaS4
  2
 6
 8
 (2) (25)%
Total revenues - Xome$73
  $22
 $95
 $65
 $30
 46 %
             
Key Metrics            
Property listings sold1,730
  928
 2,658
 2,772
 (114) (4)%
REO listings at period end5,490
  5,867
 5,490
 6,633
 (1,143) (17)%
Xome services completed orders276,937
  35,599
 312,536
 99,407
 213,129
 214 %
Percentage of revenue earned from third party customers(2)
56.4%  26.0% 49.3% 32.6% 
 
Table 26. Xome - Revenues
 Successor  Predecessor    
 Three Months Ended June 30, 2019  Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 $ Change % Change
Exchange$20
  $27
 $(7) (26)%
Services82
  30
 52
 173 %
Data/Technology6
  5
 1
 20 %
Total revenues - Xome$108
  $62
 $46
 74 %
         
Key Metrics        
Exchange property listings sold2,645
  3,112
 (467) (15)%
Average Exchange property listings6,693
  6,621
 72
 1 %
Services completed orders417,510
  117,093
 300,417
 257 %
Percentage of revenue earned from third-party customers52.9%  28.0% 24.9% 89 %

(1) Refer to Basis of Presentation section for discussion on presentation of combined results.
(2) Due to the sale of the retail title division in June 2017 and RED in February 2018, the percentage of revenue earned from third party customersExchange revenues for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017 excludes the impact of the retail title division's operations and the RED sold operations. The percentage for the combined three months ended September 30, 2018 excludes the impact of the RED sold operations.

Exchange revenues, on a combined basis, for the three months ended September 30, 20182019 decreased as compared to the same period in 2017,2018, primarily due to lowerthe decrease in defaults and foreclosures nationwide. Despite the decline in total property listings sold, in 2018. Sales volume was lower in 2018 as our sales outflow outpaced our referral inflow. Despite the overall decline in revenue, we continue to make progress in diversifying our customer base. On a combined basis, revenue and referral inflowrevenues from third-party customers increased 8% to 15% and 11% to 40%, respectively, infor the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2019 increased significantly to 26% from 17% in 2018 for the Exchange division.

Services revenues increased for the three months ended June 30, 2019 as compared to the same period in 2017.2018, primarily due to the August 2018 acquisition of AMS.

Services
Table 26.1. Xome - Revenues
 Successor  Predecessor    
 Six Months Ended June 30, 2019  Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 $ Change % Change
Exchange$40
  $53
 $(13) (25)%
Services153
  63
 90
 143 %
Data/Technology11
  11
 
  %
Total revenues - Xome$204
  $127
 $77
 61 %
         
Key Metrics        
Exchange property listings sold5,066
  5,992
 (926) (15)%
Average Exchange property listings6,484
  6,714
 (230) (3)%
Services completed orders797,095
  228,432
 568,663
 249 %
Percentage of revenue earned from third-party customers53.0%  27.5% 25.5% 93 %


Exchange revenues on a combined basis, increased for the threesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20182019 decreased as compared to the same period in 2017,2018, primarily dueas a result of lower foreclosure sales and inventories across the industry and nation. Lower average number of real estate property listings contributed to a decrease in revenues earned from default property listings. Though total property listings sold declined in 2019, revenues from third-party customers for the acquisition of Assurantsix months ended June 30, 2019 increased significantly to 23% from 14% in August 2018 which expanded our valuations, title and field services businesses.for the Exchange division.

SaaSServices revenues on a combined basis, decreasedincreased for the threesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20182019 as compared to the same period in 2017,2018, primarily due toas a result of the saleAugust 2018 acquisition of RED by Predecessor in February 2018. This decline was partially offset by growth in revenues associated with our DIY solution described above.AMS.


Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 Compared to the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017
 Successor  Predecessor   Predecessor    
Table 24.1. Xome - RevenuesFor the Period August 1 - September 30, 2018  For the Period January 1 - July 31, 2018 
Combined(1)
 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 Amount Change % Change
       
Exchange$15
  $62
 $77
 $84
 $(7) (8)%
Services54
  74
 128
 119
 9
 8 %
SaaS4
  13
 17
 23
 (6) (26)%
Total revenues - Xome$73
  $149
 $222
 $226
 $(4) (2)%
             
Key Metrics            
Property listings sold1,730
  6,920
 8,650
 9,260
 (610) (7)%
REO listings at period end5,490
  5,867
 5,490
 5,867
 (377) (6)%
Xome services completed orders276,937
  264,031
 540,968
 326,377
 214,591
 66 %
Percentage of revenue earned from third party customers(2)
56.4%  27.8% 37.2% 37.4%    
Table 27. Xome - Expenses
 Successor  Predecessor    
 Three Months Ended June 30, 2019  Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 $ Change % Change
Salaries, wages and benefits$36
  $25
 $11
 44%
General and administrative        
Operational expenses62
  24
 38
 158%
Depreciation and amortization3
  3
 
 %
Total general and administrative65
  27
 38
 141%
Total expenses - Xome$101
  $52
 $49
 94%

(1) Refer to Basis of Presentation section for discussion on presentation of combined results.
(2) Due to the sale of the retail title division in June 2017 and RED in February 2018, the percentage of revenue earned from third party customers for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 exclude the impact of the retail title division's operations and the RED sold operations. The percentage for the combined nine months ended September 30, 2018 excludes the impact of the RED sold operations.

Exchange revenues, on a combined basis, decreased for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 as compared to the same period in 2017, primarily due to lower property listings sold in 2018. Despite the overall decline in revenue, we continue to make progress in diversifying our customer base. On a combined basis, revenue and referral inflow from third-party customers increased 10% to 15% and 15% to 38%, respectively, in the nine months ended September 30, 2018 as compared to the comparable period in 2017.

Services revenues, on a combined basis, increased for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 as compared to the same period in 2017, primarily due to the acquisition of Assurant in August 2018 and was partially offset by the sale of the Predecessor's retail title division in June 2017.

SaaS revenues, on a combined basis, decreased for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 as compared to the same period in 2017, primarily due to the sale of RED in February 2018. This decline was partially offset by growth in revenues associated with our DIY solution described above.


Three Months Ended September 30, 2018 Compared to the Three Months Ended September 30, 2017
 Successor  Predecessor   Predecessor    
Table 25. Xome - ExpensesFor the Period August 1 - September 30, 2018  For the Period July 1 - July 31, 2018 
Combined(1)
 Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 $ Change % Change
       
Salaries, wages and benefits$29
  $9
 $38
 $27
 $11
 41%
General and administrative            
Operational expenses40
  9
 49
 24
 25
 104%
Depreciation and amortization2
  1
 3
 3
 
 %
Loss on impairment of assets
  
 
 
 
 %
Total general and administrative42
  10
 52
 27
 25
 93%
Total expenses - Xome$71
  $19
 $90
 $54
 $36
 67%

(1) Refer to Basis of Presentation section for discussion on presentation of combined results.

On a combined basis, bothBoth salaries, wages and benefits expenses, and operational expenses increased for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20182019 as compared to the same period in 20172018, primarily driven by the acquisition of AssurantAMS in August 2018. Excluding the
Table 27.1. Xome - Expenses
 Successor  Predecessor    
 Six Months Ended June 30, 2019  Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 $ Change % Change
Salaries, wages and benefits$74
  $49
 $25
 51%
General and administrative        
Operational expenses119
  49
 70
 143%
Depreciation and amortization7
  6
 1
 17%
Total general and administrative126
  55
 71
 129%
Total expenses - Xome$200
  $104
 $96
 92%

Both salaries, wages and benefits expenses associated with Assurant,, and operational expenses increased for the threesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2018 increased $3 million 2019 as compared to the same period in 2017. The remaining increase in operational expenses was due to our build-out of the field services business in 2018.

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 Compared to the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017
 Successor  Predecessor   Predecessor    
Table 25.1. Xome - ExpensesFor the Period August 1 - September 30, 2018  For the Period January 1 - July 31, 2018 
Combined(1)
 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 $ Change % Change
       
Salaries, wages and benefits$29
  $58
 $87
 $98
 $(11) (11)%
General and administrative            
Operational expenses40
  58
 98
 83
 15
 18 %
Depreciation and amortization2
  7
 9
 10
 (1) (10)%
Loss on impairment of assets
  
 
 2
 (2) (100)%
Total general and administrative42
  65
 107
 95
 12
 13 %
Total expenses - Xome$71
  $123
 $194
 $193
 $1
 1 %

(1) Refer to Basis of Presentation section for discussion on presentation of combined results.


The Predecessor sold its retail title division in June 2017 and RED in February 2018. The Successor completed its acquisition of Assurant in August 2018. The impact from those transactions on salaries, wages and benefits expenses offset each other. Operational expenses, on a combined basis, increased for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 as compared to the same period in 2017,, primarily due to the acquisition of AssurantAMS in August 2018.


Corporate/Other Segment

Our Corporate and Other segment records corporate expenses that are not directly attributable to our operating segments, interest expense on our unsecured senior notes, and income or loss from our legacy portfolio of non-prime and non-conforming residential mortgage loans that were transferred to a securitization trust in 2009.



The following tables set forth the results of operations for the Corporate and Corporate/Other segment.

Three Months Ended September 30, 2018 Compared to the Three Months Ended September 30, 2017
 Successor  Predecessor   Predecessor    
Table 27. Corporate and Other - OperationsFor the Period August 1 - September 30, 2018  For the Period July 1 - July 31, 2018 
Combined(1)
 Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 $ Change % Change
       
Revenues$
  $
 $
 $
 $
 %
Expenses34
  63
 97
 23
 74
 322%
Other income (expenses), net(35)  (11) (46) (36) (10) 28%
Loss before income tax benefit$(69)  $(74) $(143) $(59) $(84) 142%

(1) Refer to Basis of Presentation section for discussion on presentation of combined results.

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 Compared to the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017
Table 28. Corporate/Other - Operations
Successor  Predecessor   Predecessor    Successor  Predecessor    
Table 27.1. Corporate and Other - OperationsFor the Period August 1 - September 30, 2018  For the Period January 1 - July 31, 2018 
Combined(1)
 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 $ Change % Change
  Three Months Ended June 30, 2019  Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 $ Change % Change
Revenues$
  $1
 $1
 $1
 $
 %$
  $1
 $(1) (100)%
Expenses34
  103
 137
 72
 65
 90%57
  19
 38
 200 %
Other income (expenses), net(35)  (78) (113) (106) (7) 7%(50)  (33) (17) 52 %
Loss before income tax benefit$(69)  $(180) $(249) $(177) $(72) 41%$(107)  $(51) $(56) 110 %

(1) Refer to Basis of Presentation section for discussion on presentation of combined results.

Our Corporate and Other segment records interest expense on our unsecured senior notes and other corporate debt,Loss before income or loss from our legacy portfolio consisting of non-prime and nonconforming residential mortgage loans and corporate expenses that are not directly attributable to our operating segments. The legacy portfolio consists of Predecessor loans that were transferred to a securitization trust in 2009 that was structured as a secured borrowing. The securitized loans are recorded as mortgage loans on our consolidated balance sheets and the asset backed certificates acquired by third parties are recorded as nonrecourse debt.

Non-allocated corporate expenses include the administrative costs of executive management and other corporate functions that are not directly attributable to our operating segments.


 Successor Predecessor
Table 28. Legacy PortfolioSeptember 30, 2018 December 31, 2017
Performing - UPB$144
 $153
Nonperforming (90+ delinquency) - UPB32
 39
REO - estimated fair value5
 1
Total legacy portfolio$181
 $193
Three Months Ended September 30, 2018 Compared to the Three Months Ended September 30, 2017
 Successor  Predecessor   Predecessor    
Table 29. Corporate and Other - ExpensesFor the Period August 1 - September 30, 2018  For the Period July 1 - July 31, 2018 
Combined(1)
 Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 $ Change % Change
       
Salaries, wages and benefits$19
  $14
 $33
 $16
 $17
 106%
General and administrative            
Operational expenses8
  49
 57
 4
 53
 1,325%
Depreciation and amortization7
  
 7
 3
 4
 133%
Total general and administrative15
  49
 64
 7
 57
 814%
Total expenses - Corporate and Other$34
  $63
 $97
 $23
 $74
 322%

(1) Refer to Basis of Presentation section for discussion on presentation of combined results.

On a combined basis, total expensestaxes increased in the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20182019 as compared to the same period in 2017,2018 due to an increase in expenses, primarily driven by acquisition and integration expenses related to the acquisition of Pacific Union and Seterus in February 2019, and amortization of intangible assets related to the Nationstar transaction. Other income (expense), net declined during the three months ended June 30, 2019 primarily due to an increase in interest expense on higher debt balance and higher interest rates related to unsecured senior notes.

Table 28.1. Corporate/Other - Operations
 Successor  Predecessor    
 Six Months Ended June 30, 2019  Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 $ Change % Change
Revenues$
  $1
 $(1) (100)%
Expenses102
  40
 62
 155 %
Other income (expenses), net(105)  (67) (38) 57 %
Loss before income tax benefit$(207)  $(106) $(101) 95 %

For the six months ended June 30, 2019, loss before income taxes increased as compared to the same period in 2018 due to an increase in expenses, primarily driven by acquisition and integration expenses related to the acquisition of Pacific Union and Seterus in February 2019, and amortization of intangible assets related to the Nationstar transaction. Other income (expense), net declined during the six months ended June 30, 2019 primarily driven by an increase in interest expense on a higher debt balance and higher interest rates related to unsecured senior notes.

Table 29. Legacy Portfolio Composition
 Successor
 June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
Performing - UPB$141
 $145
Nonperforming (90+ delinquency) - UPB21
 27
REO - estimated fair value4
 4
Total legacy portfolio$166
 $176

Table 30. Corporate/Other - Expenses
 Successor  Predecessor    
 Three Months Ended June 30, 2019  Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 $ Change % Change
Salaries, wages and benefits$24
  $17
 $7
 41%
General and administrative        
Operational expenses22
  
 22
 100%
Depreciation and amortization11
  2
 9
 450%
Total general and administrative33
  2
 31
 1,550%
Total expenses - Corporate/Other$57
  $19
 $38
 200%

Total expenses increased during the three months ended June 30, 2019 as compared to the same period in 2018, primarily due to increased expenses related to the Nationstar acquisition.

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 ComparedPacific Union and Seterus acquisitions and amortization of intangible assets related to the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017Merger with Nationstar.

 Successor  Predecessor   Predecessor    
Table 29.1. Corporate and Other - ExpensesFor the Period August 1 - September 30, 2018  For the Period January 1 - July 31, 2018 
Combined(1)
 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 $ Change % Change
       
Salaries, wages and benefits$19
  $45
 $64
 $46
 $18
 39%
General and administrative            
Operational expenses8
  54
 62
 16
 46
 288%
Depreciation and amortization7
  4
 11
 10
 1
 10%
Total general and administrative15
  58
 73
 26
 47
 181%
Total expenses - Corporate and Other$34
  $103
 $137
 $72
 $65
 90%
Table 30.1. Corporate/Other - Expenses
 Successor  Predecessor    
 Six Months Ended June 30, 2019  Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 $ Change % Change
Salaries, wages and benefits$46
  $31
 $15
 48%
General and administrative        
Operational expenses35
  5
 30
 600%
Depreciation and amortization21
  4
 17
 425%
Total general and administrative56
  9
 47
 522%
Total expenses - Corporate/Other$102
  $40
 $62
 155%


(1) Refer to Basis of Presentation section for discussion on presentation of combined results.

On a combined basis,For the six months ended June 30, 2019, total expenses increased in the nine months ended September 30, 2018 as compared to the same period in 2017,2018, primarily due to increased expenses related to the Nationstar acquisition.Pacific Union and Seterus acquisitions and amortization of intangible assets related to the the Merger with Nationstar.

Three Months Ended September 30, 2018 Compared to the Three Months Ended September 30, 2017

 Successor  Predecessor   Predecessor    
Table 30. Corporate and Other - Other Income (Expenses), NetFor the Period August 1 - September 30, 2018  For the Period July 1 - July 31, 2018 
Combined(1)
 Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 $ Change % Change
       
Interest income, legacy portfolio$2
  $1
 $3
 $2
 $1
 50 %
             
Interest expense, legacy portfolio
  (1) (1) (2) (1) (50)%
Interest expense on unsecured senior notes(36)  (11) (47) (36) 11
 31 %
Other interest, net(1)  
 (1) 
 1
 1 %
Total interest expense(37)  (12) (49) (38) 11
 29 %
Other income (expense)
  
 
 
 
  %
Other income (expenses), net - Corporate and Other$(35)  $(11) $(46) $(36) $(10) (28)%
             
Weighted average cost - unsecured senior notes7.9%  7.9%   7.3%    
Table 31. Corporate/Other - Other Income (Expenses), Net

(1) Refer to Basis of Presentation section for discussion on presentation of combined results.
 Successor  Predecessor    
 Three Months Ended June 30, 2019  Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 $ Change % Change
Interest income, legacy portfolio$3
  $3
 $
  %
Other interest income
  
 
  %
Total interest income3
  3
 
  %
         
Interest expense, legacy portfolio(1)  (1) 
  %
Interest expense on unsecured senior notes(51)  (31) 20
 65 %
Other interest expense(1)  (2) (1) (50)%
Total interest expense(53)  (34) 19
 56 %
Other income (expense)
  (2) 2
 (100)%
Other income (expenses), net - Corporate/Other$(50)  $(33) $(17) 52 %
         
Weighted average cost - unsecured senior notes7.9%  7.3% 0.6% 8 %

Other income (expenses), net for the Corporate and Corporate/Other segment consists of interest expense on our unsecured senior notes, the interest income and expense from our legacy portfolio, and other interest related to a revolving facility used for general corporate purposes.

On a combined basis, totalTotal other income (expenses), net declined induring the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20182019 as compared to the same period in 2017.2018. Interest expense on unsecured senior notes on a combined basis increased in the three months ended September 30, 2018 compared to the same period in 20172019 due to a higher debt balance and higher interestborrowing rates forunder the new unsecured senior notes.notes that were executed in July 2018 to fund the Merger with Nationstar.

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 Compared to the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017
 Successor  Predecessor   Predecessor    
Table 30.1. Corporate and Other - Other Income (Expenses), NetFor the Period August 1 - September 30, 2018  For the Period January 1 - July 31, 2018 
Combined(1)
 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 $ Change % Change
       
Interest income, legacy portfolio$2
  $7
 $9
 $12
 $(3) (25)%
             
Interest expense, legacy portfolio
  (3) (3) (5) (2) (40)%
Interest expense on unsecured senior notes(36)  (77) (113) (109) 4
 4 %
Other interest, net(1)  (3) (4) (2) 2
 100 %
Total interest expense(37)  (83) (120) (116) 4
 3 %
Other income (expense)
  (2) (2) (2) 
  %
Other income (expenses), net - Corporate and Other$(35)  $(78) $(113) $(106) $(7) (7)%
             
Weighted average cost - unsecured senior notes7.9%  7.4%   7.3%    
Table 31.1. Corporate/Other - Other Income (Expenses), Net
 Successor  Predecessor    
 Six Months Ended June 30, 2019  Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 $ Change % Change
Interest income, legacy portfolio$5
  $6
 $(1) (17)%
Other interest income
  
 
  %
Total interest income5
  6
 (1) (17)%
         
Interest expense, legacy portfolio(1)  (2) (1) (50)%
Interest expense on unsecured senior notes(102)  (66) 36
 55 %
Other interest expense(7)  (3) 4
 133 %
Total interest expense(110)  (71) 39
 55 %
Other income (expense)
  (2) 2
 (100)%
Other income (expenses), net - Corporate/Other$(105)  $(67) $(38) 57 %
         
Weighted average cost - unsecured senior notes7.9%  7.3% 0.6% 8 %

(1) Refer to Basis of Presentation section for discussion on presentation of combined results.

On a combined basis,For six months ended June 30, 2019, total other income (expenses), net declined in the nine months ended September 30, 2018as compared to the same period in 2017 as a result of increased interest expense on unsecured senior notes and lower interest income.2018. Interest expense on unsecured senior notes on a combined basis increased induring the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20182019 compared to the same period in 20172018 due to a higher debt balance and higher interestborrowing rates related tounder the new unsecured senior notes. Interest income, legacy portfolio on a combined basis decreased comparednotes that were executed in July 2018 to fund the same period in 2017 due to the decline in the legacy portfolio.Merger with Nationstar.


Changes in Financial Position

 Successor Predecessor    
Table 31. AssetsSeptember 30, 2018 December 31, 2017 $ Change % Change
Cash and cash equivalents$198
 $215
 $(17) (7.9)%
Mortgage servicing rights3,500
 2,941
 559
 19.0 %
Advances and other receivables, net1,174
 1,706
 (532) (31.2)%
Reverse mortgage interests, net8,886
 9,984
 (1,098) (11.0)%
Mortgage loans held for sale at fair value1,681
 1,891
 (210) (11.1)%
Deferred tax asset934
 
 934
 100.0 %
Other1,355
 1,299
 56
 4.3 %
Total assets$17,728
 $18,036
 $(308) (1.7)%
Table 32. Changes in Assets
 Successor    

June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018 $ Change % Change
Cash and cash equivalents$245
 $242
 $3
 1 %
Mortgage servicing rights3,511
 3,676
 (165) (4)%
Advances and other receivables, net1,000
 1,194
 (194) (16)%
Reverse mortgage interests, net7,110
 7,934
 (824) (10)%
Mortgage loans held for sale at fair value3,422
 1,631
 1,791
 110 %
Deferred tax asset, net1,055
 967
 88
 9 %
Other2,062
 1,329
 733
 55 %
Total assets$18,405
 $16,973
 $1,432
 8 %


Total assets as of SeptemberJune 30, 2018 decreased2019 increased by $308$1,432 or 1.7%8% compared with the Predecessor total assets as of December 31, 20172018 primarily due to the decreaseincrease in mortgage loans held for sale and other, partially offset by decreases in reverse mortgage interests, advances and other receivables, reverse mortgage interests, net and mortgage loans held for sale. Advances and other receivables decreased $532 primarily due to stronger recoveries of advances in 2018.servicing rights. Mortgage loans held for sale decreased $210increased in 2019 primarily attributable to loans originated as a result of the acquisition of Pacific Union and increased origination volume driven by a lower interest rate environment. Other increased primarily due to sale$483 of loans exceeding originations during 2018.other assets related to the Pacific Union acquisition, as indicated in Note 2, Acquisitions, and $139 of right of use assets recorded in 2019 as a result of adoption of ASU 2016-02. Mortgage servicing rights decreased in 2019 primarily due to unfavorable mark-to-market adjustment driven by declining interest rates. Reverse mortgage interests, net decreased $1,098 due to the collection on participating interests in HMBS and repayments of HECM loans. In addition, reverse mortgage interests were adjusted down to fair value as of July 31, 2018 in connection with the Nationstar acquisition. These declines were partially offset by the increase in mortgage servicing rights and the increase in the net federal deferred tax asset. Mortgage servicing rights increased primarily due to favorable fair value adjustments driven by rising interest rates. Net federal deferred tax asset increased due to the release of the valuation allowance associated with the NOL carryforwards of WMIH in the two months ended September 30, 2018.

 Successor Predecessor    
Table 32. Liabilities and Stockholders' EquitySeptember 30, 2018 December 31, 2017 $ Change % Change
Unsecured senior notes, net$2,457
 $1,874
 $583
 31.1 %
Advance facilities, net596
 855
 (259) (30.3)%
Warehouse facilities, net2,888
 3,285
 (397) (12.1)%
MSR related liabilities - nonrecourse at fair value1,123
 1,006
 117
 11.6 %
Other nonrecourse debt, net7,165
 8,014
 (849) (10.6)%
Other liabilities1,421
 1,280
 141
 11.0 %
Total liabilities15,650
 16,314
 (664) (4.1)%
Total stockholders' equity attributable to Nationstar2,078
 1,715
 363
 21.2 %
Noncontrolling interest
 7
 (7) (100.0)%
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity$17,728
 $18,036
 $(308) (1.7)%

Stockholders' equity at September 30, 2018 increased by $363 or 21.2% compared with the Predecessor balance as of December 31, 2017 primarily due to the December 31, 2017 balance representing the Predecessor basis of equity. The September 30, 2018 balance represents the Successor's basis of equity after the Merger. Within liabilities, the advance facilities decreased by $259 as the portfolio balance declined due to the repayments of advances along with the decision to use cash balances to reduce borrowings. Warehouse facilities decreased by $397 primarily due to the Predecessor's repayment from the proceeds of the issuance of the HECM securitization during the first quarter of 2018. Other nonrecourse debt decreased by $849$824 primarily due to the collection on participating interests in HMBSHMBS.


Table 33. Changes in Liabilities and Stockholder’s Equity
 Successor    

June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018 $ Change % Change
Unsecured senior notes, net$2,462
 $2,459
 $3
  %
Advance facilities, net567
 595
 (28) (5)%
Warehouse facilities, net4,045
 2,349
 1,696
 72 %
MSR related liabilities - nonrecourse at fair value1,472
 1,216
 256
 21 %
Other nonrecourse debt, net5,985
 6,795
 (810) (12)%
Other liabilities2,196
 1,614
 582
 36 %
Total liabilities16,727
 15,028
 1,699
 11 %
Total stockholders’ equity1,678
 1,945
 (267) (14)%
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$18,405
 $16,973
 $1,432
 8 %

Total stockholders’ equity at June 30, 2019 decreased by $267 or 14% compared with the balance as of December 31, 2018 primarily due to net loss of $274 during the six months ended June 30, 2019. Total liabilities at June 30, 2019 increased by $1,699 or 11% compared with the balance as of December 31, 2018 primarily due to an increase in warehouse facilities, MSR related liabilities and repayments of HECM loans. Unsecured senior notesother liabilities, which was partially offset by a decrease in other nonrecourse debt. Warehouse facilities increased 31.1%by $1,696 primarily due to the warehouse facilities acquired as part of the Pacific Union acquisition and higher origination volumes. MSR related liabilities increased by $256 primarily due to increase in excess spread financing related to new excess spread financing deals. The increase in other liabilities was primarily due to $530 of payables and other liabilities related to the Pacific Union acquisition. Other nonrecourse debt decreased by $810 primarily due to repayments of reverse mortgage related nonrecourse debt, which was partially offset by proceeds from issuance of certain new unsecured senior notes totaling $1,700 offset by redemption and repayment of certain existing unsecured senior notes totaling $1,023, as discussed in Note 10, Indebtedness.HECM securitizations.


LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Liquidity and Capital Resources

LiquidityWe measure liquidity by unrestricted cash and availability of borrowings on our MSR facilities. We recorded cash and cash equivalents on hand of $245 and total stockholders’ equity of $1,678 as of June 30, 2019. As of June 30, 2019, we had $1,214 collateral pledged against the MSR facilities, of which we could borrow up to $810. During the six months ended June 30, 2019, operating activities used cash totaling $52.

Our operating cash flow is primarily impacted by the receipt of servicing fees, changes in our servicing advance balances, the level of new loan production, the timing of sales and securitizations of forward and reverse mortgage loans, and revenues from our Xome segment.

We have sufficient borrowing capacity to support our operations. As of June 30, 2019, total available borrowing capacity is $8,690, of which $4,076 is unused.
Sources and Uses of Cash

Our primary sources of funds for liquidity include: (i) servicing fees and ancillary revenues; (ii) payments received from sale or securitization of loans; (iii) payments from the liquidation or securitization of our outstanding participating interests in reverse mortgage loans; (iv) advance and warehouse facilities, other secured borrowings and the unsecured senior notes; and (v) payments received in connection with the sale of advance receivables and excess spread.

Our primary uses of funds for liquidity include: (i) funding of servicing advances; (ii) originations of loans; (iii) payment of interest expenses; (iv) payment of operating expenses; (v) repayment of borrowings and repurchases or redemptions of outstanding indebtedness; (vi) payments for acquisitions of MSRs; (vii) scheduled and unscheduled draws on our serviced reverse residential mortgage loans; and (viii) payment of our marketing and technology expenses.


Our business is subject to extensive regulation, investigations and reviews by various federal, state and local regulatory and enforcement agencies. We are also subject to various legal proceedings in the ordinary course of our business. Addressing these regulations, reviews and legal proceedings and implementing any resulting remedial measures may require us to devote substantial resources to legal and regulatory compliance or to make other changes to our business practices, resulting in higher costs which may adversely affect our cash flows.

We believe that our cash flows from operating activities, as well as capacity through existing facilities, provide adequate resources to fund our anticipated ongoing cash requirements. We rely on these facilities to fund operating activities. As the facilities mature, we anticipate renewal of these facilities will be achieved. Future debt maturities will be funded with cash and cash equivalents, cash flow from operating activities and, if necessary, future access to capital markets. We continue to optimize the use of balance sheet cash to avoid unnecessary interest carrying costs.

We service and subservice reverse mortgage loan portfolios with a UPB of $30,660$25,569 as of SeptemberJune 30, 2018,2019, which includes $21,703$3,127 of netreverse MSR, $15,374 of reverse MSLs and $8,882$7,068 of reverse mortgage interests. Reverse mortgages provide seniors with the ability to monetize the equity in their homes in a lump sum, line of credit or monthly draws. The unpaid principal balance of the loan is accreted for borrower draws and other costs such as mortgage insurance premiums, property taxes and insurance.insurance, as wells as applicable servicing fees earned and the interest applicable to the underlying principal. Recovery of advances and draws related to reverse MSRsMSLs is generally recovered over a two to three month period from the investor. However, for reverse assets recorded as a loan, the repayment of loan balances and collection of servicing fees occurs upon the payoff or other liquidation of the loan. We securitize our holdings in reverse mortgage loans in order to finance subsequent borrower draws and loan related costs.


Cash Flows

The table below presents the major sources and uses of cash flow for operating activities.

 Successor  Predecessor   Predecessor    
Table 33 Operating Cash FlowFor the Period August 1 - September 30, 2018  For the Period January 1 - July 31, 2018 
Combined(1)
 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 $ Change % Change
       
Originations net sales activities$(135)  $520
 $385
 $527
 $(142) (27)%
Cash provided by operating profits and changes in working capital and other assets311
  1,774
 2,085
 719
 1,366
 190 %
Net cash attributable to operating activities$176
  $2,294
 $2,470
 $1,246
 $1,224
 98 %
Table 34. Operating Cash Flow

(1) Refer to Basis of Presentation section for discussion on presentation of combined results.
 Successor  Predecessor    
 Six Months Ended June 30, 2019  Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 $ Change % Change
Originations net sales activities$(1,013)  $386
 $(1,399) (362)%
Cash provided by operating profits and changes in working capital and other assets961
  1,483
 (522) (35)%
Net cash attributable to operating activities$(52)  $1,869
 $(1,921) (103)%

Cash generated fromused in originations net sales activities was $385$1,013 during the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2018, on a combined basis,2019 compared to $527$386 cash generated in the same period in 2017.2018. The decreasechange was primarily due to a lowerhigher funding of $1,784$5,088 for loan origination activities driven by increasedlower interest rate environment.environment and an increase in funds used of $240 to repurchase forward loan assets out of Ginnie Mae securitizations. The decreaseincrease in funding was partially offset by an increase in proceeds of $1,466$3,929 on the sales of previously originated loans and decrease in funds used of $176 to repurchase forward loan assets out of Ginnie Mae securitizations.loans.

Cash generated from other operating activities and from changes in working capital and other assets during the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2018, on a combined basis, increased2019 decreased by $1,366$522 when compared to the same period in 2017.2018. The increasedecrease was primarily due to a net loss of $273 during the six months ended June 30, 2019 compared to a net income of $218 in the same period in 2018. Changes in advances, other assets and payables and other liabilities increased cash outflow by $212 during the six months ended June 30, 2019. Partially offsetting these changes was an increase in fair value changes and amortization/accretion of $817 and $382 in collectionmortgage servicing rights/liabilities of reverse mortgage interest and advances and other receivables, respectively.$850 primarily due to the unfavorable mark-to-market for the six months ended June 30, 2019.


 Successor  Predecessor   Predecessor    
Table 34. Investing Cash FlowsFor the Period August 1 - September 30, 2018  For the Period January 1 - July 31, 2018 
Combined(1)
 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 $ Change % Change
       
Acquisitions, net$(33)  $
 $(33) $
 $(33) (100)%
Purchase of forward mortgage servicing rights, net of liabilities incurred(63)  (134) (197) (28) (169) 604 %
Proceeds on sale of assets
  13
 13
 16
 (3) (19)%
Other46
  (41) 5
 7
 (2) (29)%
Net cash attributable to investing activities$(50)  $(162) $(212) $(5) $(207) 4,140 %
Table 35. Investing Cash Flows

(1) Refer to Basis of Presentation section for discussion on presentation of combined results.
 Successor  Predecessor    
 Six Months Ended June 30, 2019  Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 $ Change % Change
Acquisitions, net$(85)  $
 $(85) (100)%
Purchase of forward mortgage servicing rights, net of liabilities incurred(409)  (123) (286) 233 %
Proceeds on sale of assets
  13
 (13) (100)%
Proceeds on sale of forward and reverse mortgage servicing rights279
  
 279
 100 %
Other(27)  (32) 5
 (16)%
Net cash attributable to investing activities$(242)  $(142) $(100) 70 %

Our investing activities used $212, on a combined basis, and $5$242 during the six months ended June 30, 2019, which increased from $142 of cash duringused in the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively.same period in 2018. The change in investing activities was primarily due to an increase of $169$286 in purchase of forward mortgage servicing rights, net of liabilities incurred and the net cash of $33$85 used in connection with the acquisitionacquisitions of Assurant.Pacific Union and Seterus. Partially offsetting these uses of cash was an increase in proceeds on sale of forward mortgage servicing rights of $279. Although we continue to seek to acquire servicing portfolios at advantageous pricing, the amounts and timing of these opportunities is not of a consistent frequency and can result in cash flow variability between periods.

 Successor  Predecessor   Predecessor    
Table 35. Financing Cash FlowFor the Period August 1 - September 30, 2018  For the Period January 1 - July 31, 2018 
Combined(1)
 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 $ Change % Change
       
Changes in advance facilities$46
  $(305) $(259) $(298) $39
 (13)%
Changes in warehouse facilities186
  (585) (399) 351
 (750) (214)%
Payment of unsecured senior notes and nonrecourse debt(1,034)  (93) (1,127) (145) (982) 677 %
Issuance of excess spread financing84
  70
 154
 
 154
 100 %
Repayment of excess spread financing(21)  (3) (24) (9) (15) 167 %
Decrease in participating interest financing in reverse mortgage interests(358)  (1,391) (1,749) (1,491) (258) 17 %
Changes in HECM securitizations(91)  311
 220
 222
 (2) (1)%
Other(31)  (115) (146) (168) 22
 (13)%
Net cash attributable to financing activities$(1,219)  $(2,111) $(3,330) $(1,538) $(1,792) 117 %
Table 36. Financing Cash Flow
 Successor  Predecessor    
 Six Months Ended June 30, 2019  Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 $ Change % Change
Decrease in advance facilities$(40)  $(339) $299
 (88)%
Increase (decrease) in warehouse facilities1,173
  (199) 1,372
 (689)%
Repayment of notes payable(294)  
 (294) 100 %
Payment of unsecured senior notes and nonrecourse debt(9)  (75) 66
 (88)%
Issuance of excess spread financing437
  70
 367
 524 %
Repayment of excess spread financing(12)  (2) (10) 500 %
Settlements of excess spread financing(107)  (91) (16) 18 %
Decrease in participating interest financing in reverse mortgage interests(848)  (1,184) 336
 (28)%
Changes in HECM securitizations(36)  20
 (56) (280)%
Other18
  (7) 25
 (357)%
Net cash attributable to financing activities$282
  $(1,807) $2,089
 (116)%

(1) Refer to Basis of Presentation section for discussion on presentation of combined results.

Our financing activities used $3,330generated $282 cash on a combined basis, during the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2018, an increase2019, whereas the Predecessor used cash of $1,792 when compared with $1,538$1,807 cash used in the same period in 2017.2018. The change in cash flows from financing activities was primarily due to $1,030an increase of cash used$1,173 in warehouse facilities during the six months ended June 30, 2019 compared to redeem and repay unsecured senior notesa pay down on warehouse facilities of $199 during the same period in August 2018. Payment of warehouse facilities increaseddecreased in 2018 when compared with same period in 2017 primarily2019 due to proceeds from HECM securitizations being used to pay down the facilities in 2018, which did not occur in the same period in 2017.2019. In addition, the cash used for pay down of advance facilities during the six months ended June 30, 2019 decreased by $299 when compared to the same period in 2018. The issuance of excess spread financing increased by $367 due to new excess spread financing deals. Offsetting these decreases in cash used is an increase in cash used for repayment of notes payable and HECM securitizations when compared to the same period in 2018. During the six months ended June 30, 2019, cash of $294 was used to pay off the notes payable assumed from the Pacific Union acquisition. The cash used in the change in HECM securitizations during the six months ended June 30, 2019 increased due to scheduled pay downs and amounts incurred to settle the collapsed trusts exceeding proceeds from the securitization, resulting in a net cash outflow of $36. In the six months ended June 30, 2018, proceeds from the securitization exceeded scheduled pay downs and amounts incurred to settle the collapsed trusts, resulting in a net cash inflow of $20.

Capital Resources

Capital Structure and Debt

We require access to external financing resources from time to time depending on our cash requirements, assessments of current and anticipated market conditions and after-tax cost of capital. If needed, we believe additional capital could be raised through a combination of issuances of equity, corporate indebtedness, asset-backed acquisition financing and/or cash from operations. Our access to capital markets can be impacted by factors outside our control, including economic conditions.

Financial Covenants
The Company and the Predecessor’s borrowing arrangements andOur credit facilities contain various financial covenants which primarily relate to required tangible net worth amounts, liquidity reserves, leverage requirements, and profitability requirements.  The Predecessor performed an evaluation of its mortgage servicing liabilities and recorded a change in estimate for the month ended July 31, 2018. As a result of this charge, the Predecessor was unable to meet the profitability requirement in one of its outstanding warehouse facilities. The Company asked for, and amended the agreement from this financial institution on this profitability requirement for the period ended September 30, 2018. As a result of this amendment, the Company isrequirements, which are measured at our operating subsidiary, Nationstar Mortgage LLC. We were in compliance with its required financial covenants.covenants as of June 30, 2019. The most restrictive tangible net worth covenant required us to maintain a minimum tangible net worth of at least $682.

Seller/Servicer Financial Requirements
TheSeller/Servicer financial requirements for our operating subsidiary, Nationstar Mortgage LLC, as defined by the Federal Housing Finance Agency minimum financial requirements for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Seller/Servicers are set forth below.

Minimum Net Worth
Base of $2.5 plus 25 basis points of UPB for total loans serviced.
Tangible Net Worth comprises total equity less goodwill, intangible assets, affiliate receivables and certain pledged assets.

Minimum Capital Ratio
Tangible Net Worth/Total Assets greater than 6%.

Minimum Liquidity
3.5 basis points of total Agency servicing (Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Ginnie Mae) plus,
Incremental 200 basis points of total nonperforming Agency, measured as 90+ delinquencies, servicing in excess of 6% of the total Agency servicing UPB,
Allowable assets for liquidity may include: cash and cash equivalents (unrestricted), available for sale or held for trading investment grade securities (e.g., Agency MBS, Obligations of GSEs, US Treasury Obligations); and unused/available portion of committed servicing advance lines.

In addition, Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac may require capital ratios in excess of stated requirements. Refer to Financial Covenants in Note 10, Indebtedness, and Note 17, Capital Requirements, for additional information. As of SeptemberJune 30, 2018,2019, we were in compliance with our seller/servicer financial requirements.


 Successor Predecessor
Table 36. DebtSeptember 30, 2018 December 31, 2017
Advance facilities, net$596
 $855
Warehouse facilities, net2,888
 3,285
Unsecured senior notes, net2,457
 1,874
Table 37. Debt
 Successor
 June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
Advance facilities, net$567
 $595
Warehouse facilities, net4,045
 2,349
Unsecured senior notes, net2,462
 2,459

Advance Facilities
As part of our normal course of business, we borrow money to fund servicing advances. Our servicing agreements require that we advance our own funds to meet contractual principal and interest payments for certain investors and to pay taxes, insurance, foreclosure costs and various other items that are required to preserve the assets being serviced. Delinquency rates and prepayment speeds affect the size of servicing advance balances along with our stop advance policies. These servicing requirements affect our liquidity. We rely upon several counterparties to provide us with financing facilities to fund a portion of our servicing advances. Pursuant to the terms of our agreements, New Residential has the obligation to fund future advances on the private-label securitized loans subject to the agreements.


Warehouse Facilities
Loan origination activities generally require short-term liquidity in excess of amounts generated by our operations. The loans we originate are financed through several warehouse lines on a short-term basis. We typically hold the loans for approximately 30 days and then sell or place the loans in government securitizations in order to repay the borrowings under the warehouse lines. Our ability to fund current operations depends upon our ability to secure these types of short-term financings on acceptable terms and to renew or replace the financings as they expire.

As a servicer for reverse mortgage loans, among other things, we are required to fund borrower draws on the loans. We typically pool borrower draws for approximately 30 days before including them in a HMBS securitization. At SeptemberJune 30, 2018,2019, unsecuritized borrower draws totaled $381,$295, and our maximum unfunded advance obligation related to these reverse mortgage loans was $3,274.$2,869.

Unsecured Senior Notes
In 2013 and 2018, we completed offerings of unsecured senior notes, which mature on various dated through July 2026. We pay interest semi-annually to the holders of these notes at interest rates ranging from 6.5%6.500% to 9.625%9.125%.

Table 37.
Table 38. Contractual Maturities - Unsecured Senior Notes
Year Ending December 31, Amount
2019 $
2020 
2021 592
2022 206
2023 950
Thereafter 750
Unsecured senior notes 2,498
Unamortized debt issuance costs (36)
Unsecured senior notes, net of unamortized debt issuance costs $2,462

On July 13, 2018, Merger Sub issued $950 aggregate principal amount of the 8.125% Notes due 2023 and $750 aggregate principal amount of the 9.125% Notes due 2026. The proceeds from the New Notes were used, together with the proceeds from the issuance of WMIH’s common stock and WMIH’s cash and restricted cash on hand, to consummate the Merger with Nationstar and the refinancing of certain of Nationstar’s existing debt and to pay Merger related fees and expenses. At the consummation of the acquisition, Merger Sub merged with and into Nationstar with Nationstar assuming the obligations under the New Notes.

In August 2018, we redeemed the $375 9.625% unsecured senior note due 2019 and $400 7.875% unsecured senior note due 2020 and paid off the $475 6.500% unsecured senior note due 2018.
Contractual Obligations

As of SeptemberJune 30, 2018,2019, no material changes to our outstanding contractual obligations were made from the expected maturities ofamounts previously disclosed in our unsecured senior notes basedAnnual Report on contractual maturities are presented below.
Year Ending December 31, Amount
2018 $
2019 
2020 
2021 592
2022 206
Thereafter 1,700
Total $2,498
Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.



Table 38. Contractual Obligations

The table below sets forth our contractual obligations, excluding legacy asset securitized debt, excess spread financing, MSR financing and participating interest financing at September 30, 2018.
 Less than 1 Year 1 - 3 Years
 3-5 Years More than 5 Years Total
Unsecured senior notes$
 $
 $798
 $1,700
 $2,498
Interest payment from unsecured senior notes(1)
198
 395
 305
 206
 1,104
Advance facilities99
 497
 
 
 596
Warehouse facilities2,611
 277
 
 
 2,888
Capital lease obligations3
 
 
 
 3
Operating lease obligations27
 52
 30
 37
 146
Total$2,938
 $1,221
 $1,133
 $1,943
 $7,235
(1) Interest expense on advance and warehouse facilities is not presented in this table due to the short term nature of these facilities.
In addition to the above contractual obligations, we have also been involved with several securitizations, which were structured as secured borrowings. These structures resulted in us carrying the securitized loans as mortgages on our consolidated balance sheets and recognizing the asset-backed certificates acquired by third parties as nonrecourse debt. The timing of the principal payments on this nonrecourse debt is dependent on the payments received on the underlying mortgage loans and liquidation of REO. For more information regarding our indebtedness, see Note 10, Indebtedness, in the consolidated financial statements.



CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Critical Accounting Policies

Various elements of our accounting policies, by their nature, are inherently subject to estimation techniques, valuation assumptions and other subjective assessments. In particular, we have identified the following policies that, due to the judgment, estimates and assumptions inherent in those policies, are critical to an understanding of our consolidated financial statements. These policies relate to fair value measurements, particularly those determined to be Level 3 as discussed in Note 16, Fair Value Measurements, and valuation and reserves for deferred tax assets. We believe that the judgment, estimates and assumptions used in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements are appropriate given the factual circumstances at the time. However, given the sensitivity of these critical accounting policies on our consolidated financial statements, the use of other judgments, estimates and assumptions could result in material differences in our results of operations or financial condition. Fair value measurements considered to be Level 3 representing estimated values based on significant unobservable inputs include (i) the valuation of MSRs, (ii) the valuation of excess spread financing and (iii) the valuation of the mortgage servicing rights financing liability. For further information on our critical accounting policies, please refer to the Company'sCompany’s and Predecessor'sPredecessor’s Annual Reports on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017.2018. There have been no material changes to our critical accounting policies since December 31, 2017.2018.

Recent Accounting Developments

See Note 1, Nature of Business and Basis of Presentation, in the consolidated financial statements which is incorporated herein for details of recently issued accounting pronouncements and the expected impact on our consolidated financial statements.

Impact of Inflation and Changing Prices

Our consolidated financial statements and notes thereto presented herein have been prepared in accordance with GAAP, which requires the measurement of financial position and operating results in terms of historical dollars without considering the changes in the relative purchasing power of money over time due to inflation. The impact of inflation is reflected in the increased cost of our operations. Unlike most industrial companies, nearly all of our assets and liabilities are monetary in nature. As a result, interest rates have a greater impact on our performance than do the effects of general levels of inflation. Further, interest rates do not necessarily move in the same direction or to the same extent as the prices of goods and services.


Variable Interest Entities and Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

See Note 12, Securitizations and Financings, in the Consolidated Financial Statementsconsolidated financial statements in Item 1, Financial Statements, which is incorporated herein for a summary of our transactions with VIEs and unconsolidated balances details of their impact on our consolidated financial statements.

Derivatives

See Note 9, Derivative Financial InstrumentInstruments, in the Consolidated Financial Statementsconsolidated financial statements in Item 1, Financial Statements, which is incorporated herein for a summary of our derivative transactions.

Income Taxes

See Note 15, Income Taxes, in the Consolidated Financial Statementsconsolidated financial statements in Item 1, Financial Statements, which is incorporated herein for a summary of our income tax considerations.



Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

As a result ofRefer to the Merger, the Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk are those of Nationstar which isdiscussion included in Part II, Item 7A of Nationstar'sour Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017.2018. There have been no material changes in the types of market risks faced by us since December 31, 2017.2018.

Sensitivity Analysis
We assess our market risk based on changes in interest rates utilizing a sensitivity analysis. The sensitivity analysis measures the potential impact on fair values based on hypothetical changes (increases and decreases) in interest rates.

We use a duration-based model in determining the impact of interest rate shifts on our loan portfolio, certain other interest-bearing liabilities measured at fair value and interest rate derivatives portfolios. The primary assumption used in these models is that an increase or decrease in the benchmark interest rate produces a parallel shift in the yield curve across all maturities.

We utilize a discounted cash flow analysis to determine the fair value of MSRs and the impact of parallel interest rate shifts on MSRs. The primary assumptions in this model are prepayment speeds, earnings related to float and market discount rates. However, this analysis ignores the impact of interest rate changes on certain material variables, such as the benefit or detriment on the value of future loan originations, non-parallel shifts in the spread relationships between MBS, swaps and U.S. Treasury rates and changes in primary and secondary mortgage market spreads. For mortgage loans, IRLCs and forward delivery commitments on MBS, we rely on a model in determining the impact of interest rate shifts. In addition, the primary assumption used for IRLCs, is the borrower’s propensity to close their mortgage loans under the commitment is used as a primary assumption.commitment.

Our total market risk is influenced by a wide variety of factors including market volatility and the liquidity of the markets. There are certain limitations inherent in the sensitivity analysis presented, including the necessity to conduct the analysis based on a single point in time and the inability to include the complex market reactions that normally would arise from the market shifts modeled.

We useused June 30, 2019 market rates on our instruments to perform the sensitivity analysis. The estimates are based on the market risk sensitive portfolios described in the preceding paragraphs and assume instantaneous, parallel shifts in interest rate yield curves. These sensitivities are hypothetical and presented for illustrative purposes only. Changes in fair value based on variations in assumptions generally cannot be extrapolated because the relationship of the change in fair value may not be linear. We believe that on

The following table summarizes the whole our estimated net changes tochange in the fair value of our assets and liabilities at Septembersensitive to interest rates as of June 30, 2018 are within acceptable ranges based on2019 given hypothetical instantaneous parallel shifts in the materiality of our financial statements.yield curve. Results could differ materially.
Table 39. Change in Fair Value
 June 30, 2019
Down 25 bps Up 25 bps
Increase (decrease) in assets   
Mortgage servicing rights at fair value$(248) $251
Mortgage loans held for sale at fair value10
 (12)
Derivative financial instruments:   
Interest rate lock commitments13
 (17)
Total change in assets(225) 222
Increase (decrease) in liabilities   
Mortgage servicing rights liabilities at fair value(5) 5
Excess spread financing at fair value(61) 65
Derivative financial instruments:   
Forward MBS trades21
 (26)
Total change in liabilities(45) 44
Total, net change$(180) $178



Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
As a result of the Merger, we adopted the controls and procedures of the Predecessor.
Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Rule 13a-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended ("(“Exchange Act"Act”), as of SeptemberJune 30, 2018.2019.

Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of SeptemberJune 30, 2018,2019, our disclosure controls and procedures are effective. Disclosure controls and procedures are designed at a reasonable assurance level and are effective to provide reasonable assurance that information we are required to disclose in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

During the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2018,2019, no changes in our internal control over financial reporting occurred that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

Limitations on Effectiveness of Controls and Procedures

In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives.




PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings

We are a state licensed, non-bank mortgage lender, servicer and ancillary services provider. From time to time, we and our subsidiaries are involved in a number of legal proceedings, including, but not limited to, judicial, arbitration, regulatory and governmental proceedings relating to matters that arise in connection with the conduct of our business. These legal proceedings are generally based on alleged violations of federal, state and local laws and regulations governing our mortgage servicing and lending activities including, without limitation, consumer protection laws, but may also include alleged violations of securities, employment, contract, tort, common law fraud and other laws. Legal proceedings include open and pending examinations, information gathering requests and investigations by governmental, regulatory and enforcement agencies as well as litigation in judicial forums and arbitration proceedings.

Our business is subject to extensive examinations, investigations and reviews by various federal, state and local governmental, regulatory and enforcement agencies. We have historically had and continue to have a number of open investigations with these agencies. We continue to receive governmental and regulatory requests for information, subpoenas, examinations and other inquiries. We are currently the subject of various governmental or regulatory investigations, subpoenas, examinations and inquiries related to our residential loan servicing and origination practices, bankruptcy and collections practices, financial reporting and other aspects of our businesses. These matters include investigations by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (the "BCFP"“CFPB”), the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Executive Office of the United States Trustees, the Department of Justice, the Office of the Special Inspector General for the Troubled Asset Relief Program, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the multi-state coalition of mortgage banking regulators and various State Attorneys General. These specific matters and other pending or potential future investigations, subpoenas, examinations or inquiries may lead to administrative, civil or criminal proceedings or settlements and possibly result in remedies including fines, penalties, restitution, or alterations in our business practices and in additional expenses and collateral costs. We are cooperating fully in these matters.

For example, we continue to progress towards resolution of certain legacy regulatory matters involving regulatory examination findings in prior years for alleged violations of certain laws related to our business practices. We have been in discussions with the multi-state coalitioncommittee of mortgage banking regulators and various State Attorneys General concerning a potential resolution of their investigation.investigations. We are continuing to cooperate with all parties. In connection with these discussions, we previously recorded an accrual. These discussions may not result in a settlement of the matter; furthermore, any such settlement may exceed the amount accrued as of SeptemberJune 30, 2018.2019. Moreover, if the discussions do not result in a settlement, the regulators and State Attorneys General may seek to exercise their enforcement authority through litigation or other proceedings and seek injunctive relief, damages, restitution and civil monetary penalties, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, reputation, financial condition and results of operations.

Further, on April 24, 2018, the BCFPCFPB notified us that, in accordance with the BCFP’sCFPB’s discretionary Notice and Opportunity to Respond and Advise (NORA) process, the BCFP’sCFPB’s Office of Enforcement is considering whether to recommend that the BCFPCFPB take enforcement action against us, alleging violations of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, the Consumer Financial Protection Act, and the Homeowners Protection Act, which stems from a 2014 examination. The purpose of a NORA letter is to provide a party being investigated an opportunity to present its position to the BCFPCFPB before an enforcement action may be recommended or commenced. The BCFPCFPB may seek to exercise its enforcement authority through settlement, administrative proceedings or litigation and seek injunctive relief, damages, restitution and civil monetary penalties, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, reputation, financial condition and results of operations. Similarly, while we are in discussions with regard to the status and various issues arising in the investigation by the Executive Office of the United States Trustees, we cannot predict the outcome of this investigation or whether they will exercise their enforcement authority through a settlement or other proceeding in which they seek to impose additional remedial measures or other financial sanctions, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, reputation, financial condition and results of operation. However, we believe it is premature to predict the potential outcome or to estimate any potential financial impact in connection with any potential enforcement action or settlement arising from either of the BCFP or United States Trustees matters. We have not recorded an accrual related to these mattersthis matter as of SeptemberJune 30, 20182019 as we do not believe that the possible loss or range of loss arising from any such action is estimable. We are continuing to cooperate with the BCFPCFPB. 

Similarly, we are in discussions with the Executive Office of the United States Trustees concerning certain legacy issues with respect to bankruptcy servicing practices.  In connection with these discussions, we are undertaking certain voluntary remediation activities with respect to loans at issue in these matters. While we and the Executive Office of the United States Trustees.Trustees are engaged in discussions to potentially resolve these issues, there is no guarantee a resolution will occur.  Moreover, if the discussions do not result in a resolution, the Executive Office of the United States Trustees may seek redress through litigation or other proceedings and seek injunctive relief, damages and restitution in addition to the remediation activities, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, reputation, financial condition and results of operations. However, we believe it is premature to predict the potential outcome or to estimate the financial impact to us in connection with any potential action or settlement arising from this matter, including the voluntary remediation activities undertaken and to be undertaken by us. 


In addition, we arewere a defendant in a class action proceeding originally filed in state court in March 2012, and then removed to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington under the caption Laura Zamora Jordan v. Nationstar Mortgage LLC. The suit was filed on behalf of a class of Washington borrowers and challenges property preservation measures we took, as loan servicer, after the borrowers defaulted and our vendors determined that the borrowers had vacated or abandoned their properties. The case raises claims for (i) common law trespass, (ii) statutory trespass, and (iii) violation of Washington’s Consumer Protection Act, and seeks recovery of actual, statutory, and treble damages, as well as attorneys’ fees and litigation costs. On July 25, 2018, we entered into a settlement agreement to resolve this matter. The partiesmatter, and on May 2, 2019, the court approved the settlement agreement. We are currently seeking approvalpursuing reimbursement of the settlement payment from the court.owners of the loans we serviced, but there can be no assurance that we will prevail with any claims for reimbursement.

We are a defendant in a proceeding filed on January 2, 2018 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California under the caption Collateral Analytics LLC v. Nationstar Mortgage LLC et al. The plaintiff alleges that we and certain affiliated entities misappropriated plaintiff'splaintiff’s intellectual property for the purpose of replicating plaintiff'splaintiff’s products. The case raises federal and state law claims for misappropriation of trade secrets and breach of contract and seeks an award of actual damages, unjust enrichment, lost profits and/or a reasonable royalty, exemplary damages and injunctive relief preventing further misuse or disclosure of plaintiff'splaintiff’s intellectual property. We believe we have meritorious defenses and will vigorously defend ourselves in this matter.matter, and the parties are currently seeking approval of the settlement from the court.

We are also a defendant in a proceeding filed on October 23, 2015 in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California under the caption Alfred Zaklit and Jessy Zaklit, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Nationstar Mortgage LLC et al. The plaintiff alleges that we improperly recorded telephone calls without the knowledge or consent of borrowers in violation of the California Penal Code. On July 24, 2017, the court certified a class comprised of California borrowers who, from October 2014 to May 2016, participated in outbound telephone conversations with our employees who recorded the conversations without first informing the borrowers that the conversations were being recorded. The class seeks statutory damages and attorney'sattorney’s fees. On September 10, 2018, we reached an agreement in principal to settle this matter.

On May 8, 2018, a purported class action lawsuit styled as Franchi v. Nationstar Mortgage Holdings Inc., et al., was filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas naming Nationstar, WMIH Corp., Wand Merger Corporation and the individual members of the Nationstar board of directors as defendants. The complaint alleged that the defendants violated the Exchange Act by disseminating a false and misleading registration statement.  In order to, among other things, eliminate the burden, inconvenience, expense, risk, and disruption of continued litigation, on June 26, 2018, the plaintiff and the defendants (together, the “Parties”) entered into a memorandum of understanding (the “MOU”) to resolve the claims asserted by the plaintiff without the defendants admitting any wrongdoing or conceding the materiality of any supplemental disclosures. Pursuant to the MOU, the Parties agreed that the defendants would cause to be made certain supplemental disclosures set forth in a Form 8-K filed with the SEC on June 26, 2018. On August 7, 2018, the Parties filed a stipulation of dismissal of the purported class action lawsuit which dismissed plaintiff’s individual claims with prejudice, and dismissed the claims purportedly asserted on behalf of a putative class of Nationstar shareholders without prejudice.

Responding to these matters requires us to devote substantial resources, resulting in higher costs and lower net cash flows. Adverse results in any of these matters could further increase our operating expenses and reduce our revenues, require us to change business practices and limit our ability to grow and otherwise materially and adversely affect our business, reputation, financial condition or results of operation.


Item 1A. Risk Factors
In addition
There have been no material changes or additions to the information set forthrisk factors previously disclosed under “Risk Factors” included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in “Part I-Item 1A. Risk Factors” in WMIH'sour Annual Report on Form 10-K filed for the year ended December 31, 2017 and the factors discussed below.
Risks Related to Our Business
Financial Reporting, Credit and Liquidity Risks
We may be unable to obtain sufficient capital to operate our business.
Our financing strategy includes the use of significant leverage because, in order to make servicing advances and fund originations, we require liquidity in excess of that generated by our operations. Accordingly, our ability to finance our operations depends on our ability to secure financing on acceptable terms and to renew or replace existing financings as they expire. These financings may not be available on acceptable terms or at all. If we are unable to obtain these financings, we may need to raise the funds we require in the capital markets or through other means, any of which may increase our cost of funds.

We are generally required to renew our financing arrangements each year, which exposes us to refinancing and interest rate risks. Our ability to refinance existing debt and borrow additional funds is affected by a variety of factors including:
the available liquidity in the credit markets;
prevailing interest rates;
an event of default, a negative ratings action by a rating agency and limitations imposed on us under the indentures governing our current debt that contain restrictive covenants and borrowing conditions that may limit our ability to raise additional debt;
the strength of the lenders from which we borrow; and
limitations on borrowings on advance facilities imposed by the amount of eligible collateral pledged, which may be less than the borrowing capacity of the advance facility.
If we are unable to obtain sufficient capital on acceptable terms for any of the foregoing reasons, this could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Our substantial indebtedness may limit our financial and operating activities and our ability to incur additional debt to fund future needs.
As of September 30, 2018, the aggregate principal amount of our unsecured senior notes was $2,498. Although we and our subsidiaries have substantial indebtedness, we believe we have the ability to incur additional indebtedness in the future, subject to the limitations contained in the agreements governing our indebtedness. These agreements generally restrict us and our restricted subsidiaries from incurring additional indebtedness; however, these restrictions are subject to important exceptions and qualifications. If we incur additional debt, the related risks could be magnified and could limit our financial and operating activities.
Our current and any future indebtedness could:
require us to dedicate a substantial portion of cash flow from operations to the payment of principal and interest on our current indebtedness and any indebtedness we may incur in the future, thereby reducing the funds available for other purposes;
make it more difficult for us to satisfy and comply with our obligations with respect to the unsecured senior notes;
subject us to increased sensitivity to increases in prevailing interest rates;
place us at a competitive disadvantage to competitors with relatively less debt in economic downturns, adverse industry conditions or catastrophic external events; or
reduce our flexibility in planning for or responding to changing business, industry and economic conditions.
In addition, our substantial level of indebtedness could limit our ability to obtain additional financing on acceptable terms or at all to fund future acquisitions, working capital, capital expenditures, debt service requirements, general corporate and other purposes, which could have a material adverse effect on our business and financial condition. Our liquidity needs could vary significantly and may be affected by general economic conditions, industry trends, performance and many other factors outside of our control. Our substantial obligations could have other important consequences. For example, our failure to comply with the restrictive covenants in the agreements governing our indebtedness, which limit our ability to incur liens, to incur debt and to sell assets, could result in an event of default that, if not cured or waived, could harm our business or prospects and could result in our bankruptcy.
We may not realize all of the anticipated benefits of the Merger or other previous or potential future acquisitions.
Our ability to realize the anticipated benefits of the Merger, the Assurant acquisition or other previous or potential future acquisitions, including the acquisition of assets, will depend, in part, on our ability to scale-up to appropriately service these assets and integrate the businesses of the acquired companies with our business. The process of acquiring assets or companies may disrupt our business

including diverting management’s attention from ongoing business concerns and may not result in the full benefits expected. The risks associated with acquisitions include, among others:
unknown or contingent liabilities;
unanticipated issues in integrating information, management style, servicing practices, communications and other systems including information technology systems;
unanticipated incompatibility of purchasing, logistics, marketing and administration methods; and
not retaining key employees.
In the event that we acquire a platform, we may elect to operate this platform in addition to our current platform for a period of time or indefinitely. Individually or collectively, these transactions could substantially increase the UPB, or alter the composition of our portfolio of mortgage loans that we service or have an otherwise significant impact on our business. We can provide no assurances that we will enter into any such agreements or as to the timing of any potential acquisitions. Additionally, we may make potentially significant acquisitions which could expose us to greater risks than we currently experience in servicing our current portfolio and adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. We also may not realize all of the anticipated benefits of potential future acquisitions, which could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Our earnings may decrease because of changes in prevailing interest rates.
Our profitability is directly affected by changes in prevailing interest rates. The following are certain material risks we face related to changes in interest rates:
Servicing:
a decrease in interest rates may increase prepayment speeds which may lead to (i) increased amortization expense; (ii) decrease in servicing fees; and (iii) decrease in the value of our MSRs;
an increase in interest rates, together with an increase in monthly payments when an adjustable mortgage loan’s interest rate adjusts upward from an initial fixed rate or a low introductory rate, may cause increased delinquency, default and foreclosure. Increased mortgage defaults and foreclosures may adversely affect our business as they increase our expenses and reduce the number of mortgages we service;
Originations:
an increase in interest rates could adversely affect our loan originations volume because refinancing an existing loan would be less attractive for homeowners and qualifying for a purchase money loan may be more difficult for consumers;
Xome:
an increase in interest rates could adversely affect Exchange’s property sales, particularly non-distressed sales, as financing may become less attractive to borrowers;
a substantial and sustained increase in prevailing interest rates could adversely affect the loan origination volumes of Xome’s clients since refinancing and purchase loans would be less attractive to borrowers, which would in turn adversely impact Services’ valuation and title order volume;
Other:
an increase in interest rates would increase the cost of servicing our outstanding debt, including our ability to finance servicing advances and loan originations and for borrowing for acquisitions; and
a decrease in interest rates could reduce our earnings from our custodial deposit accounts.
Any of the foregoing could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operation.

We use financial models that heavily rely on estimates in determining the fair value of certain assets and liabilities, such as MSRs and excess spread, and if our estimates or assumptions prove to be incorrect, it may affect our earnings.
We use internal financial models that utilize, wherever possible, market participant data to value certain of our assets, including our MSRs, newly originated loans held for sale and MSR financing liabilities for purposes of financial reporting. These models are complex and use asset-specific collateral data and market inputs for interest and discount rates. In addition, the modeling requirements of MSRs are complex because of the high number of variables that drive cash flows associated with MSRs. Even if the general accuracy of our valuation models is validated, valuations are highly dependent upon the reasonableness of our assumptions and the predictability of the relationships that drive the results of the models. In determining value for MSRs we make certain assumptions, many of which are beyond our control, including, among other things:
the rates of prepayment and repayment within the underlying pools of mortgage loans;
projected rates of delinquencies, defaults and liquidations;
future interest rates;
our cost to service the loans;
ancillary revenues; and
amounts of future servicing advances.
If these assumptions or relationships prove to be inaccurate, if market conditions change or if errors are found in our models, the value of certain assets may decrease or the value of certain liabilities could increase, which could impact our ability to satisfy minimum net worth covenants and borrowing conditions in our debt agreements governing our advance facilities, warehouse facilities, MSR facilities and other nonrecourse debt and adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of operations.
Our hedging strategies may not be successful in mitigating our risks associated with interest rates.
In our Originations segment, we use various derivative financial instruments to provide a level of protection against interest rate risks, but no hedging strategy can protect us completely. We may hedge MSRs in certain rate environments. The nature and timing of hedging transactions influence the effectiveness of these strategies. Poorly designed strategies, improperly executed and documented transactions or inaccurate assumptions could increase our risks and losses. In addition, hedging strategies involve transaction and other costs. Our hedging strategies and the derivatives that we use may not be able to adequately offset the risks of interest rate volatility, and our hedging transactions may result in or magnify losses. Furthermore, interest rate derivatives may not be available on favorable terms or at all, particularly during economic downturns. Any of the foregoing risks could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
We have third-party credit and servicer risks which could have a material adverse effect on our business, liquidity, financial condition and results of operation.
Consumer Credit Risk: We provide representations and warranties to purchasers and insurers of the loans that we sell that typically are in place for the life of the loan. In the event of a breach of these representations and warranties, we may be required to repurchase a mortgage loan or indemnify the purchaser, and any subsequent loss on the mortgage loan may be borne by us. Our loss estimates are affected by factors both internal and external in nature, including, level of loan sales, as well as to whom the loans are sold, the expectation of credit loss on repurchases and indemnifications, our success rate at appealing repurchase demands, our ability to recover any losses from third parties, the overall economic condition in the housing market, the economic condition of borrowers, the political environment at investor agencies and the overall U.S. and world economies. Many of the factors are beyond our control and may lead to judgments that are susceptible to change. In adverse market conditions, loans may decrease in value due to an increase in delinquencies, borrower defaults and non-payments. In addition, property values may experience losses at liquidation due to extensions in foreclosure and REO sales timelines as well as home price depreciation.
Counterparty Credit Risk: We are exposed to counterparty credit risk in the event of non-performance by counterparties to various agreements. Although certain credit facilities and warehouse lines are committed, we may experience a disruption in operations due to a lender withholding a funding of a borrowing requested on the respective credit facility.
Prior Servicer Risk: We service mortgage loans under guidelines set forth by regulatory agencies and GSEs. Failure to meet stipulations of the servicing guidelines can result in the assessment of fines and loss of reimbursement of loan related advances, expenses, interest and servicing fees. When the servicing of a portfolio is assumed either through purchase of servicing rights or through a subservicing arrangement, various loans in the acquired portfolio may have been previously serviced in a manner that

will contribute towards our not meeting certain servicing guidelines. If not recovered from a prior servicer, such events frequently lead to the eventual realization of a loss to us. The recovery process against a prior servicer can be prolonged based upon time required by us to meet minimum loss deductibles under the indemnification provisions in our agreements with the prior servicer and for the time requirements by the prior servicer to review underlying loss events and our request for indemnification. The amounts ultimately recovered from prior servicers may differ from our estimated recoveries recorded based on the prior servicer’s interpretation of responsibility for loss, which could lead to our realization of additional losses.
Any of the above could adversely affect our business, liquidity, financial condition and results of operations.
Lapses in disclosure controls and procedures or internal control over financial reporting could materially and adversely affect our operations, profitability or reputation.
Our disclosure controls and procedures may not be effective in every circumstance. Similarly, we may experience a material weakness or significant deficiency in internal control over financial reporting. Any lapses or deficiencies may materially and adversely affect our business and results of operations or financial condition, restrict our ability to access the capital markets, require us to expend significant resources to correct the lapses or deficiencies, expose us to regulatory or legal proceedings, subject us to fines, penalties or judgments, harm our reputation, or otherwise cause a decline in investor confidence.
Operational Risks
Servicing
A significant increase in delinquencies for the loans we own and service could have a material impact on our revenues, expenses and liquidity and on the valuation of our MSRs.
Revenue. An increase in delinquencies will result in lower revenue for loans we service for GSEs and the Government National Mortgage Association (“Ginnie Mae”) because we only collect servicing fees from GSEs and Ginnie Mae for performing loans. Additionally, while increased delinquencies generate higher ancillary revenues, including late fees, these fees are not likely to be recoverable in the event that the related loan is liquidated. In addition, an increase in delinquencies lowers the interest income we receive on cash held in collection and other accounts.
Expenses. An increase in delinquencies will result in a higher cost to service due to the increased time and effort required to collect payments from delinquent borrowers and an increase in interest expense as a result of an increase in our advancing obligations.
Liquidity. An increase in delinquencies could also negatively impact our liquidity because of an increase in borrowings under advance facilities.
Valuation of MSRs. We base the price we pay for MSRs on, among other things, our projections of the cash flows from the related pool of mortgage loans. Our expectation of delinquencies is a significant assumption underlying those cash flow projections. If delinquencies were significantly greater than expected, the estimated fair value of our MSRs could be diminished. If the estimated fair value of MSRs is reduced, we may not be able to satisfy minimum net worth covenants and borrowing conditions in our debt agreements, and we could suffer a loss, which has a negative impact on our financial results.
An increase in delinquency rates could therefore adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
We may not be able to adjust to operational changes in a timely manner to sustain profitability.
We may enter into arrangements with investors or other counterparties to subservice loans or provide services in areas that are new to us. We perform due diligence procedures to evaluate the feasibility of such ventures or transactions prior to their execution. The achievement of expected returns is often dependent on attainment of certain operating assumptions, such as lower operating costs or attainment of key performance metrics. To the extent we are unfamiliar with investor and/or risks assumed, or to the extent we have not demonstrated past proven performance on the operating metrics, we may not be able to adjust costs or achieve the desired operating metrics in a timely manner that will allow the return on investment as planned, which could expose us to significant financial loss.

We may not be able to maintain or grow our business if we do not acquire MSRs or enter into additional subservicing agreements on favorable terms.
Our servicing portfolio is subject to “run off,” meaning that mortgage loans serviced by us may be prepaid prior to maturity or repaid through standard amortization of principal. As a result, our ability to maintain the size of our servicing portfolio depends on our ability to acquire the right to service additional pools of residential mortgages, enter into additional subservicing agreements or to originate additional mortgages. We have also shifted the mix of our servicing portfolio to a greater mix of subserviced loans. While we expect this strategy to have longer-term benefits, in the short-term this shift in our servicing portfolio to subservicing could reduce our revenue and earnings as measured by basis points. In addition, we may not be able to maintain our pipeline of subservicing opportunities.
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (“FHFA”) could enact more stringent requirements on the GSEs, or other federal or state agencies may enact additional requirements that are more stringent regarding the purchase or sale of MSRs. Additionally, if we do not comply with our seller/servicer obligations, the GSEs may not consent to approve future transfers of MSRs.
If we do not acquire MSRs or enter into additional subservicing agreements on terms favorable to us, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected.
Some of the loans we service are higher risk loans, which are more expensive to service than conventional mortgage loans.
Some of the mortgage loans we service are higher risk loans, meaning that the loans are to less credit worthy borrowers or for properties the value of which has decreased. These loans are more expensive to service because they require more frequent interaction with customers and greater monitoring and oversight. Additionally, in connection with the ongoing mortgage market reform and regulatory developments, servicers of higher risk loans are subject to increased scrutiny by state and federal regulators and will experience higher compliance costs, which could result in a further increase in servicing costs. We may not be able to pass along any of the additional expenses we incur in servicing higher risk loans to our servicing clients. The greater cost of servicing higher risk loans, which may be further increased through regulatory reform, consent decrees or enforcement, could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
We are required to make servicing advances that can be subject to delays in recovery or may not be recoverable in certain circumstances.
Forward Mortgage Servicing Rights: During any period in which a borrower is not making payments, we are required under most of our servicing agreements to advance our own funds to meet contractual principal and interest remittance requirements for investors, pay property taxes and insurance premiums, legal expenses and other protective advances. We also advance funds to maintain, repair and market real estate properties on behalf of investors. As home values change, we may have to reconsider certain of the assumptions underlying our decisions to make advances, and in certain situations our contractual obligations may require us to make certain advances for which we may not be reimbursed. In addition, when a mortgage loan serviced by us defaults or becomes delinquent, the repayment to us of the advance may be delayed until the mortgage loan is repaid or refinanced or liquidation occurs.

We have sold to a joint venture capitalized by certain entities formed and managed by New Residential and certain third-party investors the rights to mortgage servicing rights and servicer advances related to certain loan pools. In connection with these transactions, New Residential purchased the equity of wholly-owned special purpose subsidiaries of Mr. Cooper Group that issued limited recourse funding to finance the advances. We continue to service these loans. In the event that New Residential receives requests for advances in excess of amounts that they or their co-investors are willing or able to fund, we are obligated to fund these advance requests. Since we have transferred the related advance facilities to New Residential, we may have to obtain other sources of financing which may not be available.
Our inability to fund these advances could result in a termination event under the applicable servicing agreement, an event of default under the advance facilities and a breach of our purchase agreement with New Residential. Our inability to fund these advance requests could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Reverse Mortgages: As a reverse mortgage servicer, we are also responsible for funding draws due to borrowers in a timely manner, remitting to investors interest accrued and paying for interest shortfalls. Advances on reverse mortgages are typically greater than advances on forward residential mortgages. They are typically recovered upon weekly or monthly reimbursement or from sales in the market. In the event we receive requests for advances in excess of amounts we are able to fund, we may not be able to fund these advance requests, which could materially and adversely affect our business operations. A delay in our ability to collect an

advance may adversely affect our liquidity, and our inability to be reimbursed for an advance could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Our counterparties may terminate our servicing rights and subservicing contracts.
The owners of the loans we service and the primary servicers of the loans we subservice may, under certain circumstances, terminate our MSRs or subservicing contracts, respectively.
Agency Servicing: We are party to seller/servicer agreements and/or subject to guidelines and regulations (collectively, seller/servicer obligations) with one or more of the GSEs, FHA and Ginnie Mae. As is standard in the industry, under the terms of these seller/servicer agreements, the agencies have the right to terminate us as servicer of the loans we service on their behalf at any time and also have the right to cause us to sell the MSRs to a third party. These seller/servicer obligations include financial covenants that include capital requirements related to tangible net worth. To the extent that these capital requirements are not met, the applicable agency may suspend or terminate these agreements, which would prohibit us from further servicing these specific types of mortgage loans or being an approved servicer. If we are unable to meet these capital requirements, this could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Subservicing: Our subservicing portfolio is highly concentrated with a small number of parties who may elect to transfer their subservicing relationship to other counterparties or may go out of business. As of December 31, 2017, 96% of our subservicing portfolio was with four counterparties. Under our subservicing contracts, the primary servicers for which we conduct subservicing activities have the right to terminate our subservicing contracts with or without cause, with limited notice and with no termination fee upon a change of control. For example, we realized a decline in our subservicing portfolio of $47 billion in UPB in the fourth quarter of 2017 due to the termination of a subservicing agreement when the servicer of record sold its ownership interest and the new owner did not retain us as subservicer. Entering into additional subservicing contracts may exacerbate these risks.
If our servicing rights or subservicing contracts are terminated on a material portion of our servicing portfolio, this could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
We service reverse mortgages, which subjects us to additional risks and could have a material adverse effect on our business, liquidity, financial condition and results of operations.
The reverse mortgage business is subject to substantial risks, including market, credit, interest rate, liquidity, operational, reputational and legal risks. Loan defaults on reverse mortgages leading to foreclosures may occur if borrowers fail to maintain their property, fail to pay taxes or home insurance premiums, die or fail to occupy their property for 12 consecutive months. Higher than anticipated foreclosures could result in increased losses. We use financial models that rely heavily on estimates to forecast loss exposure related to certain reverse mortgage assets and liabilities. These models are complex and use asset specific collateral data and market inputs for mortality, interest rates and prepayments. In addition, the models use investor and state required time lines for certain default related activities. Even if the general accuracy of our loss models is validated, loss estimates are highly dependent upon the reasonableness of our assumptions and the predictability of the relationships that drive the results of the models. If these assumptions or relationships prove to be inaccurate or if the market conditions change, the actual loss experience could be higher than modeled.
Additionally, we could become subject to negative headline risk in the event that loan defaults on reverse mortgages lead to foreclosures or evictions of elderly homeowners.
We could have a downgrade in our servicer ratings.
Standard & Poor’s, Moody’s and Fitch rate us as a residential loan servicer. Favorable ratings from these agencies are important to the conduct of our loan servicing business. Downgrades in servicer ratings could:
adversely affect our ability to finance servicing advances and maintain our status as an approved servicer by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and Ginnie Mae;
lead to the early termination of existing advance facilities and affect the terms and availability of advance facilities that we may seek in the future;
cause our termination as servicer in our servicing agreements that require that we maintain specified servicer ratings; and
further impair our ability to consummate future servicing transactions.

Any of the above could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Originations
We may not be able to maintain the volumes in our loan originations business, which would adversely affect our ability to replenish our servicing business.
The volume of loans funded within our loan originations business is subject to multiple factors, including changes in interest rates and availability of government programs. Volume in our originations business is based in large part on the refinancing of existing mortgage loans that we service, which is highly dependent on interest rates and other macroeconomic factors. Our loan origination volume may decline if interest rates increase or if government programs terminate and are not replaced with similar programs or if we cannot replace this volume with other loan origination channels such as Correspondent, new customer acquisitions or purchase money loans. If we are unable to maintain our loan originations volume then our business, financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected.

We may be required to indemnify or repurchase loans we sold, or will sell, if these loans fail to meet certain criteria or characteristics or under other circumstances.
The indentures governing our securitized pools of loans and our contracts with purchasers of our whole loans contain provisions that require us to indemnify or repurchase the related loans under certain circumstances. While our contracts vary, they contain provisions that require us to repurchase loans if:
our representations and warranties concerning loan quality and loan circumstances are inaccurate, including representations concerning the licensing of a mortgage broker;
we fail to secure adequate mortgage insurance within a certain period after closing;
a mortgage insurance provider denies coverage;
we fail to comply, at the individual loan level or otherwise, with regulatory requirements in the current dynamic regulatory environment; or
the borrower fails to make certain initial loan payments due to the purchaser. We are subject to repurchase claims and may continue to receive claims in the future. If we are required to indemnify or repurchase loans that we originate or have previously originated and sell or securitize that result in losses that exceed our reserve, this could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Termination of government mortgage refinancing programs could adversely affect future revenues.
Under the HARP we may be entitled to receive financial incentives and success fees in connection with a mortgage refinancing we enter into with eligible borrowers. Programs such as HARP have been a significant driver of our originations revenue. Changes in legislation or regulation regarding these programs and changes in the requirements necessary to qualify for refinancing mortgage loans may impact the extent to which we participate in and receive financial benefits from such programs, or may increase the expense of our participation in such programs. We expect refinancing volumes, revenues and margins to continue to decline in 2018 as we believe peak HARP refinancings have already occurred. HARP is scheduled to expire on December 31, 2018. If HARP is not extended, planned replacement programs are not implemented or our financial benefits from such programs decrease, our revenues could decrease, which could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
We are highly dependent upon loan programs administered by GSEs such as the Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, FHA, Department of Veterans Affairs (“VA”), USDA and by Ginnie Mae to generate revenues through mortgage loan sales to institutional investors.
There are various proposals which deal with GSE reform, including winding down the GSEs and reducing or eliminating over time the role of the GSEs in guaranteeing mortgages and providing funding for mortgage loans, as well as proposals to implement reforms relating to borrowers, lenders and investors in the mortgage market, including reducing the maximum size of loans that the GSEs can guarantee, phasing in a minimum down payment requirement for borrowers, improving underwriting standards and increasing accountability and transparency in the securitization process. Thus, the long-term future of the GSEs is still in doubt.

Our ability to generate revenues through mortgage loan sales to institutional investors depends to a significant degree on programs administered by the GSEs, Ginnie Mae, and others that facilitate the issuance of MBS in the secondary market. These entities play a critical role in the residential mortgage industry, and we have significant business relationships with many of them. Almost all of the conforming loans we originate qualify under existing standards for inclusion in guaranteed mortgage securities backed by one of these entities. We also derive other material financial benefits from these relationships, including the assumption of credit risk on loans included in such mortgage securities in exchange for our payment of guarantee fees and the ability to avoid certain loan inventory finance costs through streamlined loan funding and sale procedures. If it is not possible for us to complete the sale or securitization of certain of our mortgage loans due to changes in GSE and Ginnie Mae programs, we may lack liquidity under our mortgage financing facilities to continue to fund mortgage loans, and our revenues and margins on new loan originations would be materially and negatively impacted.
Any discontinuation of, or significant reduction in, the operation of these GSEs, FHA, VA, USDA and Ginnie Mae or any significant adverse change in the level of activity in the secondary mortgage market or the underwriting criteria of these entities could materially and adversely affect our business, liquidity, financial position and results of operations.
Xome
Xome participates in highly competitive markets and pressure from existing and new companies could adversely affect Xome’s businesses.
The markets for Xome’s services are very competitive, and Xome’s success depends on its ability to continue to attract additional customers, consumers and real estate professionals to its mobile applications and websites. Xome’s existing and potential competitors include companies that operate, or could develop, national and local real estate mobile applications and websites. These companies could devote greater technical and other resources than we have available and leverage their existing user bases and proprietary technologies to provide products and services that end-users might view as superior to our offerings. Any of Xome’s future or existing competitors may introduce different products that provide solutions similar to our own but with either better user interfaces, branding and marketing resources, or at a lower price. In addition, the time and expense associated with switching from Xome’s competitors’ services and technologies to ours may limit Xome’s growth. If we are unable to continue to innovate and grow the number of end-users of Xome’s mobile applications and websites, we may not remain competitive or may face downward pricing pressures, and our business and financial performance could suffer. Additionally, third parties may assert claims against Xome, asserting that Xome’s content, website processes or software applications infringe their intellectual property rights. If any infringement claim is successful, Xome may be required to pay substantial damages, obtain a license from the third party or be prohibited from using content that incorporates the challenged intellectual property, which could materially and adversely affect our business, liquidity, financial position and results of operations.
Xome is subject to extensive government regulation at the federal, state and local levels, and any failure to comply with existing new regulations may adversely impact us, our clients and our results of operations.
Xome is subject to licensing and regulation as a real estate broker, auctioneer, appraisal management company, title agent and/or insurance agent in a number of states and may be subject to new licensing and regulation as it expands service offerings. Xome is subject to audits and examinations that are conducted by federal and state regulatory authorities and, as a vendor, is also subject to similar audit requirements imposed on its clients, including us. Our employees and subsidiaries may be required to be licensed by various state licensing authorities for the particular type of service provided and to participate in regular background checks, fingerprinting requirements and continuing education programs. We may incur significant ongoing costs to comply with governmental regulations, and new laws and regulations may be adopted that prohibit us from engaging Xome as a vendor, which could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Xome’s revenue from clients in the mortgage and real estate industries is affected by the strength of the economy and the housing market generally, including the volume of real estate transactions.
Real estate markets are subject to fluctuations, due to factors such as the relative relationship of supply to demand, the availability of alternative investment products, the unemployment rate, real wage increases, inflation and the general economic environment. An economic slowdown or recession, in addition to other non-economic factors such as an excess supply in properties, a change in consumer preferences towards rental properties or declining consumer confidence in the economy, could have a material adverse effect on values of residential real estate properties. The volume of mortgage origination, mortgage refinancing and residential real estate transactions is highly variable. The level of real estate transactions is primarily affected by the average price of real estate sales, the availability of funds to finance purchases, mortgage interest rates, consumer confidence in the economy and general economic factors affecting the real estate markets. Reductions in these transaction volumes could have a material adverse effect on Xome’s business, financial condition and results of operations.

We could have, appear to have or be alleged to have conflicts of interest with Xome.
Xome provides services to us which could create, appear to create or be alleged to create conflicts of interest. By obtaining services from a subsidiary, there is risk of possible claims of collusion or claims that such services are not provided by Xome upon market terms. We have adopted policies, procedures and practices, and engage an independent third party to conduct a pricing study to ensure that the fees charged are customary and reasonable. However, there can be no assurance that such measures will be effective in eliminating all conflicts of interest or that third parties will refrain from making such allegations.
Strategic
We may not be successful in implementing certain strategic initiatives.
Certain strategic initiatives, which are designed to improve our results of operations and drive long-term stockholder value, include:
attracting new customers through our purchase money loan originations channel which will require expanded products, technologies, teams and multi-channel marketing campaigns;
focusing on relevant originations product expansion and profitable new growth platforms;
increasing third-party business at Xome;
re-entering the field services business by Xome; and
balancing disciplined UPB growth while meeting target unit economics.
There is no assurance that we will be able to successfully implement these strategic initiatives and our efforts may be more expensive and time consuming than we expect, which could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Other Risks
Technology failures or cyber-attacks against us or our vendors could damage our business operations and new laws and regulations could increase our costs.
The financial services industry as a whole is characterized by rapidly changing technologies, and system disruptions and failures caused by fire, power loss, telecommunications failures, unauthorized intrusion (cyber-attack), computer viruses and disabling devices, natural disasters and other similar events may interrupt or delay our ability to provide services to our borrowers. Security breaches, acts of vandalism and developments in computer intrusion capabilities could result in a compromise or breach of the technology that we or our vendors use to protect our borrowers’ personal information and transaction data. Despite our efforts to ensure the integrity of our systems, it is possible that we may not be able to anticipate or implement effective preventive measures against all security breaches, especially because the techniques used change frequently, are becoming more sophisticated and are not recognized until launched, and because security attacks can originate from a wide variety of sources, including third parties such as hackers, terrorists, persons involved with organized crime or associated with external service providers. Those parties may also attempt to fraudulently induce employees, customers or other users of our systems to disclose sensitive information in order to gain access to our data or that of our customers or clients. These risks may increase in the future as we continue to increase our reliance on telecommunication technologies (including mobile devices), the internet and use of web-based product offerings.
While we have implemented policies and procedures designed to help mitigate cybersecurity risks and cyber intrusions, there can be no assurance that any such cyber intrusions will not occur or, if they do occur, that they will be adequately addressed. A successful penetration or circumvention of the security of our or our vendors’ systems or a defect in the integrity of our or our vendors’ systems or cybersecurity could cause serious negative consequences for our business, including significant disruption of our operations, misappropriation of our confidential information or that of our customers, or damage to our computers or operating systems and to those of our customers and counterparties. Any of the foregoing events could result in violations of applicable privacy and other laws, financial loss to us or to our customers, loss of confidence in our security measures, customer dissatisfaction, significant litigation exposure and harm to our reputation, all of which could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

In addition, increasing attention is being paid by the media, regulators and legislators to matters relating to cybersecurity, and regulators and legislators may enact laws or regulations regarding cybersecurity. For example, the New York Department of Financial Services has adopted regulations that are far-ranging in scope, including not only specific technical safeguards but also requirements regarding governance, incident planning, data management and system testing. New laws and regulations could result in significant compliance costs, which may adversely affect our cash flows.
Our capital investments in technology may not achieve anticipated returns.
Our business is becoming increasingly reliant on technology investments, and the returns on these investments are less predictable. We are currently making, and will continue to make, significant technology investments to support our service offering, implement improvements to our customer-facing technology, and evolve our information processes, and computer systems to more efficiently run our business and remain competitive and relevant to our customers. These technology initiatives might not provide the anticipated benefits or may provide them on a delayed schedule or at a higher cost. We must monitor and choose the right investments and implement them at the right pace. Failing to make the best investments, or making an investment commitment significantly above or below our needs could result in the loss of our competitive position and adversely impact our financial condition or results of operations.
We and our vendors have operations in India and/or the Philippines that could be adversely affected by changes in political or economic stability or by government policies.
We currently have operations located in India and we have reduced our costs by contracting with certain third parties with operations in India and the Philippines, although we plan to terminate our third-party relationships in the Philippines. These countries are subject to relatively higher degrees of political and social instability and may lack the infrastructure to withstand political unrest or natural disasters. The political or regulatory climate in the United States, or elsewhere, also could change so that it would not be lawful or practical for us to use international operations in the manner in which we currently use them. If we or our vendors had to curtail or cease operations in these countries and transfer some or all of these operations to another geographic area, we would incur significant transition costs as well as higher future overhead costs that could materially and adversely affect our results of operations. In many foreign countries, particularly in those with developing economies, it may be common to engage in business practices that are prohibited by laws and regulations applicable to us, such as The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977, as amended (“FCPA”). Any violations of the FCPA or local anti-corruption laws by us, our subsidiaries or our local agents, could have an adverse effect on our business and reputation and result in substantial financial penalties or other sanctions.
Our vendor relationships subject us to a variety of risks.
We have significant vendors that, among other things, provide us with financial, technology and other services to support our businesses. With respect to vendors engaged to perform activities required by the applicable servicing criteria, we assess compliance with the applicable servicing criteria for the applicable vendor (or in certain cases require vendors to provide their own assessments and attestations) and are required to have procedures in place to provide reasonable assurance that the vendor’s activities comply in all material respects with servicing criteria applicable to the vendor. In the event that a vendor’s activities do not comply with the servicing criteria, it could negatively impact our servicing agreements. In addition, if our current vendors were to stop providing services to us on acceptable terms, including as a result of one or more vendor bankruptcies, we may be unable to procure alternatives from other vendors in a timely and efficient manner and on acceptable terms, or at all. Further, we may incur significant costs to resolve any such disruptions in service and this could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Our risk management policies and procedures may not be effective.
Our risk management framework seeks to mitigate risk and appropriately balance risk and return. We have established policies and procedures intended to identify, monitor and manage the types of risk to which we are subject, including credit risk, market and interest rate risk, liquidity risk, cyber risk, regulatory, legal and reputational risk. Although we have devoted significant resources to develop our risk management policies and procedures and expect to continue to do so in the future, these policies and procedures, as well as our risk management techniques such as our hedging strategies, may not be fully effective. There may also be risks that exist, or that develop in the future, that we have not appropriately anticipated, identified or mitigated. As regulations and markets in which we operate continue to evolve, our risk management framework may not always keep sufficient pace with those changes. If our risk management framework does not effectively identify or mitigate our risks, we could suffer unexpected losses and could be materially adversely affected.
Negative public opinion could damage our reputation and adversely affect our business.

Reputational risk, or the risk to our business, earnings and capital from negative public opinion, is inherent in our business. Negative public opinion can result from our actual or alleged conduct in any number of activities, including lending and debt collection practices, foreclosures or evictions of elderly homeowners who default on reverse mortgages, technology failures, corporate governance, and actions taken by government regulators and community organizations in response to those activities. Negative public opinion can also result from media coverage, whether accurate or not. Negative public opinion can adversely affect our ability to attract and retain customers, trading counterparties and employees and can expose us to litigation and regulatory action. Although we take steps to minimize reputation risk in dealing with our customers and communities, this risk will always be present in our organization.
Regulatory and Legal Risks
We operate within a highly regulated industry on a federal, state and local level, and our business results are significantly impacted by the laws and regulations to which we are subject.
As a national mortgage services firm, we are subject to extensive and comprehensive regulation under federal, state and local laws in the United States. These laws and regulations significantly affect the way that we do business and can restrict the scope of our existing businesses and limit our ability to expand our product offerings or to pursue acquisitions, or can make our costs to service or originate loans higher, which could impact our financial results.
Regulatory requirements or changes to existing requirements that the BCFP may promulgate could require changes in our business, result in increased compliance and operational costs and impair the profitability of such business. For example, the BCFP adopted rules effective in August 2017 regarding mortgage servicing practices which require significant modifications and enhancements to our mortgage servicing processes and systems. In addition, in October 2017 the BCFP announced amendments to certain parts of the mortgage servicing rules which became effective in April 2018. Additionally, the BCFP issued a rule, effective in January 2018, amending Regulation C of the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (“HMDA”) that greatly expands the scope of data required to be collected and reported for every loan application from approximately 23 to 48 data elements. These new requirements for gathering and submitting large amounts of data regarding loan applications to regulators and the public is complex. Thus, any inadvertent errors in our gathering or reporting the data could result in fines or penalties being levied by the BCFP or other regulators against us. In addition, the authority of state attorneys general to bring actions to enforce federal consumer protection legislation, as a result of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (“Dodd-Frank Act”), could be expanded and we could be subject to additional state lawsuits and enforcement actions, thereby further increasing our legal and compliance costs. The cumulative effect of these changes could result in a material impact on our earnings.
The implementation of the originations and servicing rules by the BCFP and the BCFP’s continuing examinations of our business could increase our regulatory compliance burden and associated costs and place restrictions on our operations, which could in turn adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
We could be subject to additional regulatory requirements or changes under the Dodd-Frank Act beyond those currently proposed, adopted or contemplated. There also continues to be discussion of potential GSE reform which would likely affect markets for mortgages and mortgage securities in ways that cannot be predicted. In addition, FHFA initiatives may be implemented by the GSEs that could materially affect the market for conventional and/or government insured loans.
In addition, under the Trump Administration, a level of heightened uncertainty exists with respect to the future of the Dodd-Frank Act and the BCFP. We cannot predict the specific legislative or executive actions that may result or what actions state regulators or enforcement agencies might take in response to changes to the federal regulatory environment. Such actions could impact the industry generally, could impact our relationships with other regulators and could limit our ability to reach acceptable resolution with the BCFP or other regulatory or enforcement agencies on outstanding investigations, examinations or reviews. Any changes in our current regulatory environment could create uncertainty and result in increasing legal and compliance costs.
Certain regulators took steps to block the acquisition of MSRs by one of our competitors. It is possible that we could become subject to similar actions with respect to our acquisition of MSRs or other key business operations such as entering into subservicing contracts, which could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
We are subject to numerous legal proceedings, federal, state or local governmental examinations and enforcement investigations. Some of these matters are highly complex and slow to develop, and results are difficult to predict or estimate.

Legal Proceedings: We are routinely and currently involved in a significant number of legal proceedings concerning matters that arise in the ordinary course of our business. There is no assurance that the number of legal proceedings will not increase in the future, and it is possible that one or more class or mass actions may be certified against us. These legal proceedings range from actions involving a single plaintiff to putative class action lawsuits with potentially tens of thousands of class members. These actions and proceedings are generally based on alleged violations of consumer protection, securities, employment, contract, tort, common law fraud and numerous other laws, including, but not limited to, the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, National Housing Act, Homeowners Protection Act, Service Member’s Civil Relief Act, Telephone Consumer Protection Act, Truth in Lending Act, Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989, unfair, deceptive or abusive acts or practices in violation of the Dodd-Frank Act, the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act, the Bankruptcy Code, False Claims Act and Making Home Affordable loan modification programs. Additionally, along with others in our industry, we are subject to repurchase and indemnification claims and may continue to receive claims in the future, regarding alleged breaches of representations and warranties relating to the sale of mortgage loans, the placement of mortgage loans into securitization trusts or the servicing of mortgage loans securitizations. We are also subject to legal actions or proceedings related to loss sharing and indemnification provisions of our various acquisitions. Certain of the pending or threatened legal proceedings include claims for substantial compensatory, punitive and/or, statutory damages or claims for an indeterminate amount of damages.
Litigation and other proceedings may require that we pay settlement costs, legal fees, damages, including punitive damages, penalties or other charges, or be subject to injunctive relief affecting our business practices, any or all of which could adversely affect our financial results. In particular, ongoing and other legal proceedings brought under state consumer protection statutes may result in a separate fine for each violation of the statute, which, particularly in the case of class action lawsuits, could result in damages substantially in excess of the amounts we earned from the underlying activities and that could have a material adverse effect on our liquidity, financial position and results of operations. The costs of responding to the investigations can be substantial.
Regulatory Matters: Our business is subject to extensive examinations, investigations and reviews by various federal, state and local regulatory and enforcement agencies. We have historically had a number of open investigations with various regulators or enforcement agencies and that trend continues. We are currently the subject of various regulatory or governmental investigations, subpoenas, examinations and inquiries related to our residential loan servicing and origination practices, bankruptcy and collections practices, our financial reporting and other aspects of our businesses. These matters include investigations by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, the SEC, the Executive Office of the United States Trustees, the Office of the Special Inspector General for the Troubled Asset Relief Program, the Department of Justice, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the multistate coalition of mortgage banking regulators, and various State Attorneys General. We continue to progress towards resolution of certain legacy regulatory matters involving regulatory examination findings for alleged violations of certain laws related to our business practices. Several large mortgage originators or servicers have been subject to similar matters, which have resulted in the payment of fines and penalties, changes to business practices and the entry of consent decrees or settlements. We continue to manage our response to each matter, but it is not possible for us to confidently or reliably predict the outcome of any of them, including predicting any possible losses resulting from any judgments or fines.
On April 24, 2018, the BCFP notified us that, in accordance with the BCFP’s discretionary Notice and Opportunity to Respond and Advise (“NORA”) process, the BCFP’s Office of Enforcement is considering whether to recommend that the BCFP take enforcement action against us, alleging violations of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, the Consumer Financial Protection Act, and the Homeowners Protection Act, which stems from a 2014 examination. The purpose of a NORA letter is to provide a party being investigated an opportunity to present its position to the BCFP before an enforcement action may be recommended or commenced. We are continuing to cooperate with the BCFP. There can be no assurance that the BCFP will not seek to exercise its enforcement authority through settlement, administrative proceedings or litigation and seek injunctive relief, damages, restitution and civil monetary penalties, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, reputation, financial condition and results of operations. However, we believe it is premature to predict the potential outcome or to estimate any potential financial impact in connection with any potential BCFP enforcement action. We have not recorded an accrual related to this matter as of September 30, 2018 as we do not believe a loss is probable. There is a reasonable possibility that a loss may be incurred; however, the possible loss or range of loss is not estimable.

Responding to these matters requires us to devote substantial legal and regulatory resources, resulting in higher costs and lower net cash flows. Adverse results in any of these matters could further increase our operating expenses and reduce our revenues, require us to change business practices, limit our ability to grow and otherwise materially and adversely affect our business, reputation, financial condition or results of operation. To the extent that an examination or other regulatory engagement reveals a failure by us to comply with applicable law, regulation or licensing requirement this could lead to (i) loss of our licenses and approvals to engage in our businesses, (ii) damage to our reputation in the industry and loss of client relationships, (iii) governmental investigations and enforcement actions, (iv) administrative fines and penalties and litigation, (v) civil and criminal liability, including class action lawsuits, and actions to recover incentive and other payments made by governmental entities, (vi) enhanced compliance requirements, (vii) breaches of covenants and representations under our servicing, debt or other agreements, (viii) inability to raise capital and (ix) inability to execute on our business strategy. Any of these occurrences could further increase our operating expenses and reduce our revenues, require us to change business practices and procedures and limit our ability to grow or otherwise materially and adversely affect our business, reputation, financial condition or results of operation.
Moreover, regulatory changes resulting from the Dodd-Frank Act and other regulatory changes such as the BCFP having its own examination and enforcement authority and the “whistleblower” provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act could further increase the number of legal and regulatory enforcement proceedings against us. In addition, while we take numerous steps to prevent and detect employee misconduct, such as fraud, employee misconduct cannot always be deterred or prevented and could subject us to additional liability.
We establish reserves for pending or threatened litigation and regulatory matters when it is probable that a loss has been incurred and the amount of such loss can be reasonably estimated. Litigation and regulatory matters are inherently uncertain, and our estimates of loss are based on judgments and information available at that time. Our estimates may change from time to time for various reasons, including factual or legal developments in these matters. There cannot be any assurance that the ultimate resolution of our litigation and regulatory matters will not involve losses, which may be material, in excess of our recorded accruals or estimates of reasonably probable losses.
There are numerous federal, state and local laws and regulations in the mortgage industry.
Federal, state and local governments have recently proposed or enacted numerous laws, regulations and rules related to mortgage loans generally and loan modifications as well as foreclosure actions. These laws, regulations and rules may result in delays in the foreclosure process, reduced payments by borrowers, modification of the original terms of mortgage loans, permanent forgiveness of debt and increased servicing advances.
Due to the highly regulated nature of the residential mortgage industry, we are required to comply with a wide array of federal, state and local laws and regulations that regulate, among other things, the manner in which we conduct our servicing, originations and ancillary business and the fees we may charge. These regulations directly impact our business and require constant compliance, which includes enhancing our compliance program, procedures and controls, monitoring and internal and external audits. A failure in maintaining an effective compliance program or a material failure to comply with any of these laws or regulations could subject us to lawsuits or governmental actions, which could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
In addition, there continue to be changes in legislation and licensing, which require technology changes and additional implementation costs for loan originators. We expect legislative changes will continue in the foreseeable future, which may increase our operating expenses.
Furthermore, there continue to be changes in state laws that are adverse to mortgage servicers that increase costs and operational complexity of our business and impose significant penalties for violation.
Any of these changes in law could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Unlike competitors that are national banks, we are subject to state licensing and operational requirements that result in substantial compliance costs.

Because we are not a depository institution, we do not benefit from a federal exemption to state mortgage banking, loan servicing or debt collection licensing and regulatory requirements. We must comply with state licensing requirements and varying compliance requirements in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, and we are sensitive to regulatory changes that may increase our costs through stricter licensing laws, disclosure laws or increased fees or that may impose conditions to licensing that we or our personnel are unable to meet. In addition, we are subject to periodic examinations by state regulators, which can result in refunds to borrowers of certain fees earned by us, and we may be required to pay substantial penalties imposed by state regulators due to compliance errors. Future state legislation and changes in existing regulation may significantly increase our compliance costs or reduce the amount of ancillary revenues, including late fees that we may charge to borrowers. This could make our business cost-prohibitive in the affected state or states and could materially affect our business.
Our business would be adversely affected if we lose our licenses.
Our operations are subject to regulation, supervision and licensing under numerous federal, state and local statutes, ordinances and regulations. In most states in which we operate, a regulatory agency regulates and enforces laws relating to mortgage servicing companies and mortgage originations companies such as us as well as regulating our ancillary service providers. These rules and regulations generally provide for licensing as a mortgage servicing company, mortgage originations company or third-party debt default specialist, title insurance agency, appraisal management company, licensed auctioneer, and other similar types of requirements as to the form and content of contracts and other documentation, licensing of our employees and employee hiring background checks, licensing of independent contractors with which we contract, restrictions on certain practices, disclosure and record-keeping requirements and enforcement of borrowers’ rights. We are subject to periodic examination by state regulatory authorities.
We believe that we maintain all material licenses and permits required for our current operations and are in substantial compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations and ordinances. We may not be able to maintain all requisite licenses and permits, and the failure to satisfy those and other regulatory requirements could result in a default under our servicing or other agreements and have a material adverse effect on our operations. The states that currently do not provide extensive regulation of our businesses may later choose to do so, and if such states so act, we may not be able to obtain or maintain all requisite licenses and permits. The failure to satisfy those and other regulatory requirements could result in a default under our servicing agreements and have a material adverse effect on our operations. Furthermore, the adoption of additional, or the revision of existing, rules and regulations could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
We may incur increased litigation costs and related losses if a borrower, or class of borrowers, challenges the validity of a foreclosure action or if a court overturns a foreclosure or if a loan we are servicing becomes subordinate to a Home Owners Association lien.
We may incur costs if we are required to, or if we elect to, execute or re-file documents or take other action in our capacity as a servicer in connection with pending or completed foreclosures. We may incur increased litigation costs if the validity of a foreclosure action is challenged by a borrower or a class of borrowers under a variety of theories including, without limitation, standing, proper notice and statute of limitations. In addition, if a court rules that the lien of a Homeowners Association takes priority over the lien we service, we may incur legal liabilities and costs to defend such actions. If a court dismisses or overturns a foreclosure because of errors or deficiencies in the foreclosure process, we may have liability to the loan owner, a borrower, title insurer or the purchaser of the property sold in foreclosure. These costs and liabilities may not be legally or otherwise reimbursable to us, particularly to the extent they relate to securitized mortgage loans. A significant increase in litigation costs could adversely affect our liquidity, and our inability to be reimbursed for an advance could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Residential mortgage foreclosure proceedings in certain states have been delayed due to lack of judicial resources and legislation, all of which could have a negative effect on our ability to liquidate loans timely and slow the recovery of advances and thus impact our earnings or liquidity.
In some states, such as New York, our industry has faced, and may continue to face, increased delays and costs caused by state law and local court rules and processes. In addition, California and Nevada have enacted Homeowner’s Bill of Rights legislation to establish mandatory loss mitigation practices for homeowners which cause delays in foreclosure proceedings. Delays in foreclosure proceedings could also require us to make additional servicing advances by drawing on our servicing advance facilities, or delay the recovery of advances, all or any of which could materially affect our earnings and liquidity and increase our need for capital.



Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
(in thousands except Average Price Paid per Share)
Period
(a) Total Number of Shares (or Units) Purchased 
(in thousands)
 (b) Average Price Paid per Share (or Unit) 
(c) Total Number of Shares (or Units) Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs(1)
(in thousands)
 
(d) Maximum Number (or Appropriate Dollar Value) of Shares (or Units) that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Program
(in millions)
Predecessor       
July 1 - 31, 2018642
(1) 
$18.27
 642
 $
        
Successor       
August 1 - 31, 2018
 $
 
 $
September 1 - 30, 2018
 $
 
 $
Total642
   642
  

(1) In JulyWe did not make any repurchases of 2018, approximately 642 thousandour shares of common stock were surrendered at an average price of $18.27 per share toduring the Predecessor by certain employees in an amount equal to the amount of tax withheld to satisfy minimum statutory tax requirements in connection with the vesting of restricted shares. As of the date of this report, we have no publicly announced plans or programs to repurchase our common stock.three months ended June 30, 2019.


Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.


Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.



Item 5. Other Information

Amended and Restated Bylaws

On November 5, 2018, our Board of Directors (the "Board") adopted and approved, effective immediately, the Amended and Restated Bylaws ofThe Company previously announced that on June 28, 2019, Anthony Villani, Executive Vice President & General Counsel, informed the Company (the “Amended and Restated Bylaws”)of his intent to among other things:
change the voting standard for the election of directors from plurality voting to majority voting in uncontested elections;
update the advance notice provisions for director nominations and stockholder proposals;
update and clarify the requirements and procedures for stockholders to call a special meeting of stockholders;
update and clarify the requirements and procedures for stockholders to act by written consent;
provide the Boardretire effective October 4, 2019. In connection with the ability to postpone, adjourn or cancel a previously-scheduled meeting of stockholders;
clarify the powers of the chairman of a stockholder meeting with respect to the conduct of such meeting;
allow for emergency meetings of the Board with less than 24 hours’ notice; and

designate the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware as the exclusive forum for certain actions and proceedings involving the Company (such provision, the “Exclusive Forum Provision”).

The Board determined that the adoption of the Exclusive Forum Provision is in the best interests ofhis resignation, on August 2, 2019, the Company and its stockholders because, among other reasons, it will limit the ability of plaintiffs in certain casesMr. Villani entered into a Transition Agreement (the “Transition Agreement”) to forum shop, which can result in a court located outside of Delaware interpreting Delaware law, and to litigate in multiple jurisdictions, which can result in conflicting decisions by different courts and significant expenseprovide services to the Company to ensure a smooth transition. The transition payments and benefits are substantially consistent with Mr. Villani’s previously disclosed Severance Agreement that was entered into on February 12, 2018, in connection with the merger with WMIH Corp. Additionally, upon his retirement, Mr. Villani’s unvested restricted stock units will continue to vest pursuant to the vesting schedule in the applicable Restricted Stock Unit Agreement. The Transition Agreement includes certain confidentiality, non-competition and non-solicitation provisions. The transition payments described above are conditioned on Mr. Villani executing and not revoking a release, which releases and waives any and all claims against the Company. While the Amended and Restated Bylaws, including the Exclusive Forum Provision, were effective upon approval by the Board on November 5, 2018, the Board intends to seek stockholder ratification of the Exclusive Forum Provision at the Company’s 2019 annual meeting of stockholders.

The foregoingThis description of the AmendedTransition Agreement is not complete and Restated Bylaws is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Amended and Restated Bylaws,Transition Agreement, which is filed as Exhibit 3.210.3 to this report and is incorporated herein by reference.

Stockholder Proposal Deadline

The Board has established May 16, 2019 as the date of our 2019 Annual Stockholders Meeting (the "2019 Annual Meeting"). Since the date of the 2019 Annual Meeting is more than 30 calendar days from the anniversary date of our 2018 Annual Stockholders Meeting, we are informing our stockholders of the updated deadline for submitting any qualified stockholder proposal in accordance with the rules and regulations promulgated by the SEC and our Amended and Restated Bylaws. If a stockholder intends to nominate a candidate for election to the Board or to propose other business for consideration at the 2019 Annual Meeting to be included in our proxy statement relating to the 2019 Annual Meeting, our Corporate Secretary must receive the notice at our principal executive office no later than 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on February 14, 2019, which we have determined to be a reasonable time before we expect to mail our proxy materials prior to the 2019 Annual Meeting. Any such proposal must also meet the requirements set forth in the Amended and Restated Bylaws and the rules and regulations of the SEC in order to be eligible for inclusion in the proxy materials for the 2019 Annual Meeting.reference herein.



Item 6. Exhibits
  Incorporated by Reference 
Exhibit NumberDescriptionFormFile No.ExhibitFiling DateFiled or Furnished Herewith
       
3.18-K001-146673.110/10/2018 
3.2    X
4.1    X
4.28-K001-146674.107/13/2018 
4.38-K001-146674.308/01/2018 
4.48-K001-146674.108/01/2018 
4.58-K001-146674.208/01/2018 
10.1*8-K001-3544910.105/12/2016 
10.2*8-K001-1466710.208/01/2018 
10.3*    X
10.4*8-K001-1466710.308/01/2018 
10.5*8-K001-1466710.408/01/2018 
10.6*8-K001-1466710.508/01/2018 
10.7*8-K001-1466710.608/01/2018 
31.1



X

  Incorporated by Reference 
Exhibit NumberDescriptionFormFile No.ExhibitFiling DateFiled or Furnished Herewith
10.1X
10.2X
10.3**X
10.4**S-8333-23155299.105/16/2019
10.5**8-K001-1466710.205/17/2019
10.6**8-K001-1466710.305/17/2019
31.1



X
31.2    X
32.1



X
32.2    X
101.INSXBRL Instance Document



X
101.SCHXBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document    X
101.CALXBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document



X
101.DEFXBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document    X
101.LABXBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document



X
101.PREXBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document    X

**    Management Contractcontract, compensatory plan or Compensatory Plan or Arrangement.arrangement.


SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

  NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE HOLDINGSMR. COOPER GROUP INC.
   
November 9, 2018August 2, 2019 /s/ Jay Bray
Date Jay Bray
Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
   
November 9, 2018August 2, 2019 /s/ Amar R. PatelChristopher G. Marshall
Date 
Amar R. PatelChristopher G. Marshall
Vice Chairman & Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)


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