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

 FORM 10-Q
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 20202021
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 accelerated filer”,filer,” “accelerated filer”,filer,” “smaller reporting company”,company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12(b)-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large Accelerated Filer¨xAccelerated 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 July 24, 2020 was 92,021,981.22, 2021 was 86,148,567.



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MR. COOPER GROUP INC.
QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
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PART I
Item 1.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 20202021 (unaudited) and December 31, 20192020
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited) for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 20202021 and 20192020
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ EquityEquity (unaudited) for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 20202021 and 20192020
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) for the Six Months Ended June 30, 20202021 and 20192020
16. Segment Information
Item 2.
Item 3.
Item 4.
PART II
Item 1.
Item 1A.
Item 2.
Item 3.
Item 4.
Item 5.
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PART I. Financial Information

Item 1. Financial Statements
MR. COOPER GROUP INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(millions of dollars, except share data)
June 30, 2020December 31, 2019June 30, 2021December 31, 2020
(unaudited)  (unaudited) 
AssetsAssetsAssets
Cash and cash equivalentsCash and cash equivalents$1,041  $329  Cash and cash equivalents$716 $695 
Restricted cashRestricted cash260  283  Restricted cash113 135 
Mortgage servicing rights, $2,757 and $3,496 at fair value, respectively2,763  3,502  
Advances and other receivables, net of reserves of $216 and $175, respectively668  988  
Reverse mortgage interests, net of purchase discount of $127 and $114, respectively5,709  6,279  
Mortgage servicing rights at fair valueMortgage servicing rights at fair value3,307 2,703 
Advances and other receivables, net of reserves of $191 and $208, respectivelyAdvances and other receivables, net of reserves of $191 and $208, respectively837 940 
Mortgage loans held for sale at fair valueMortgage loans held for sale at fair value3,179  4,077  Mortgage loans held for sale at fair value6,961 5,720 
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $75 and $55, respectively115  112  
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $108 and $96, respectivelyProperty and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $108 and $96, respectively110 113 
Deferred tax assets, netDeferred tax assets, net1,391  1,345  Deferred tax assets, net1,118 1,339 
Other assetsOther assets2,174  1,390  Other assets5,211 7,173 
Assets of discontinued operationsAssets of discontinued operations4,935 5,347 
Total assetsTotal assets$17,300  $18,305  Total assets$23,308 $24,165 
Liabilities and Stockholders’ EquityLiabilities and Stockholders’ EquityLiabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Unsecured senior notes, netUnsecured senior notes, net$2,261  $2,366  Unsecured senior notes, net$2,075 $2,074 
Advance facilities, net475  422  
Warehouse facilities, net4,031  4,575  
Advance and warehouse facilities, netAdvance and warehouse facilities, net7,310 6,258 
Payables and other liabilitiesPayables and other liabilities2,460  2,016  Payables and other liabilities4,895 7,159 
MSR related liabilities - nonrecourse at fair valueMSR related liabilities - nonrecourse at fair value1,173  1,348  MSR related liabilities - nonrecourse at fair value888 967 
Mortgage servicing liabilities48  61  
Other nonrecourse debt, net4,707  5,286  
Liabilities of discontinued operationsLiabilities of discontinued operations4,790 5,203 
Total liabilitiesTotal liabilities15,155  16,074  Total liabilities19,958 21,661 
Commitments and contingencies (Note 16)
Preferred stock at $0.00001 - 10 million shares authorized, 1 million shares issued and outstanding, respectively; aggregate liquidation preference of 10 dollars, respectively—  —  
Common stock at $0.01 par value - 300 million shares authorized, 92.0 million and 91.1 million shares issued, respectively  
Commitments and contingencies (Note 15)Commitments and contingencies (Note 15)00
Preferred stock at $0.00001 - 10 million shares authorized, 1.0 million shares issued and outstanding, respectively; aggregate liquidation preference of 10 dollars, respectivelyPreferred stock at $0.00001 - 10 million shares authorized, 1.0 million shares issued and outstanding, respectively; aggregate liquidation preference of 10 dollars, respectively0 
Common stock at $0.01 par value - 300 million shares authorized, 93.2 million and 92.0 million shares issued, respectivelyCommon stock at $0.01 par value - 300 million shares authorized, 93.2 million and 92.0 million shares issued, respectively1 
Additional paid-in-capitalAdditional paid-in-capital1,114  1,109  Additional paid-in-capital1,120 1,126 
Retained earningsRetained earnings1,034  1,122  Retained earnings2,434 1,434 
Treasury shares at cost - 7.1 million and 2.6 million shares, respectivelyTreasury shares at cost - 7.1 million and 2.6 million shares, respectively(206)(58)
Total Mr. Cooper stockholders’ equityTotal Mr. Cooper stockholders’ equity2,149  2,232  Total Mr. Cooper stockholders’ equity3,349 2,503 
Non-controlling interestsNon-controlling interests(4) (1) Non-controlling interests1 
Total stockholders’ equityTotal stockholders’ equity2,145  2,231  Total stockholders’ equity3,350 2,504 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equityTotal liabilities and stockholders’ equity$17,300  $18,305  Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$23,308 $24,165 

See accompanying notesNotes to the consolidated financial statementsCondensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited).
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MR. COOPER GROUP INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(millions of dollars, except for earnings per share data)
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30, Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
20202019202020192021202020212020
Revenues:Revenues:Revenues:
Service related, netService related, net$12  $137  $(41) $221  Service related, net$(8)$$572 $(67)
Net gain on mortgage loans held for saleNet gain on mortgage loans held for sale618  262  949  428  Net gain on mortgage loans held for sale582 618 1,261 949 
Total revenuesTotal revenues630  399  908  649  Total revenues574 618 1,833 882 
Expenses:Expenses:Expenses:
Salaries, wages and benefitsSalaries, wages and benefits248  238  494  453  Salaries, wages and benefits277 238 554 472 
General and administrativeGeneral and administrative171  254  369  482  General and administrative148 160 325 350 
Total expensesTotal expenses419  492  863  935  Total expenses425 398 879 822 
Interest incomeInterest income76  162  194  296  Interest income51 22 97 97 
Interest expenseInterest expense(177) (187) (369) (376) Interest expense(119)(127)(245)(266)
Other income, netOther income, net—    16  Other income, net486 486 
Total other expenses, net(101) (24) (174) (64) 
Income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit)110  (117) (129) (350) 
Total other income (expenses), netTotal other income (expenses), net418 (105)338 (168)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income tax expense (benefit)Income (loss) from continuing operations before income tax expense (benefit)567 115 1,292 (108)
Less: Income tax expense (benefit)Less: Income tax expense (benefit)37  (29) (31) (76) Less: Income tax expense (benefit)140 38 306 (26)
Net income (loss) from continuing operationsNet income (loss) from continuing operations427 77 986 (82)
Net income (loss) from discontinued operationsNet income (loss) from discontinued operations12 (4)14 (16)
Net income (loss)Net income (loss)73  (88) (98) (274) Net income (loss)439 73 1,000 (98)
Less: Net loss attributable to non-controlling interestsLess: Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests—  (1) (3) (1) Less: Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests0 0 (3)
Net income (loss) attributable to Mr. CooperNet income (loss) attributable to Mr. Cooper73  (87) (95) (273) Net income (loss) attributable to Mr. Cooper439 73 1,000 (95)
Less: Undistributed earnings attributable to participating stockholdersLess: Undistributed earnings attributable to participating stockholders —  —  —  Less: Undistributed earnings attributable to participating stockholders4 9 
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholdersNet income (loss) attributable to common stockholders$72  $(87) $(95) $(273) Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders$435 $72 $991 $(95)
Net income (loss) per common share attributable to Mr. Cooper:
Earnings from continuing operations per common share attributable to Mr. Cooper:Earnings from continuing operations per common share attributable to Mr. Cooper:
BasicBasic$0.78  $(0.96) $(1.04) $(3.00) Basic$4.91 $0.82 $11.13 $(0.86)
DilutedDiluted$0.77  $(0.96) $(1.04) $(3.00) Diluted$4.72 $0.81 $10.65 $(0.86)
Earnings from discontinued operations per common share attributable to Mr. Cooper:Earnings from discontinued operations per common share attributable to Mr. Cooper:
BasicBasic$0.14 $(0.04)$0.16 $(0.18)
DilutedDiluted$0.13 $(0.04)$0.15 $(0.18)
Earnings per common share attributable to Mr. Cooper:Earnings per common share attributable to Mr. Cooper:
BasicBasic$5.05 $0.78 $11.29 $(1.04)
DilutedDiluted$4.85 $0.77 $10.80 $(1.04)

See accompanying notesNotes to the consolidated financial statementsCondensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited).
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MR. COOPER GROUP INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(millions of dollars, except share data)
Preferred StockCommon StockPreferred StockCommon Stock
Shares
(in thousands)
AmountShares
(in thousands)
AmountAdditional Paid-in CapitalRetained EarningsTotal Mr. Cooper Stockholders’ EquityNon-controlling InterestsTotal
Equity
Shares
(in thousands)
AmountShares
(in thousands)
AmountAdditional Paid-in CapitalRetained EarningsTreasury Share AmountTotal Mr. Cooper Stockholders’ EquityNon-controlling InterestsTotal Stockholders’
Equity
Balance at March 31, 20191,000  $—  91,042  $ $1,095  $662  $1,758  $ $1,761  
Shares issued under incentive compensation plan—  —  19  —  —  —  —  —  —  
Share-based compensation—  —  —  —   —   —   
Net loss—  —  —  —  —  (87) (87) (1) (88) 
Balance at June 30, 20191,000  $—  91,061  $ $1,100  $575  $1,676  $ $1,678  
Balance at March 31, 2020Balance at March 31, 20201,000  $—  91,970  $ $1,108  $961  $2,070  $(4) $2,066  Balance at March 31, 20201,000 $91,970 $$1,108 $961 $$2,070 $(4)$2,066 
Shares issued under incentive compensation plan—  —  52  —  —  —  —  —  —  
Shares issued / (surrendered) under incentive compensation planShares issued / (surrendered) under incentive compensation plan— — 52 — — — — 
Share-based compensationShare-based compensation—  —  —  —   —   —   Share-based compensation— — — — — — — 
Net incomeNet income—  —  —  —  —  73  73  —  73  Net income— — — — — 73 — 73 73 
Balance at June 30, 2020Balance at June 30, 20201,000  $—  92,022  $ $1,114  $1,034  $2,149  $(4) $2,145  Balance at June 30, 20201,000 $92,022 $$1,114 $1,034 $$2,149 $(4)$2,145 
Balance at March 31, 2021Balance at March 31, 20211,000 $0 86,135 $1 $1,113 $1,995 $(206)$2,903 $1 $2,904 
Shares issued / (surrendered) under incentive compensation planShares issued / (surrendered) under incentive compensation plan  14  (1)  (1) (1)
Share-based compensationShare-based compensation    8   8  8 
Net incomeNet income     439  439 0 439 
Balance at June 30, 2021Balance at June 30, 20211,000 $0 86,149 $1 $1,120 $2,434 $(206)$3,349 $1 $3,350 

See accompanying notesNotes to the consolidated financial statementsCondensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited).

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MR. COOPER GROUP INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(millions of dollars, except share data)
Preferred StockCommon StockPreferred StockCommon Stock
Shares
(in thousands)
AmountShares
(in thousands)
AmountAdditional Paid-in CapitalRetained EarningsTotal Mr. Cooper Stockholders’ EquityNon-controlling InterestsTotal
Equity
Balance at January 1, 20191,000  $—  90,821  $ $1,093  $848  $1,942  $ $1,945  
Shares issued / (surrendered) under incentive compensation plan—  —  240  —  (2) —  (2) —  (2) 
Share-based compensation—  —  —  —   —   —   
Net loss—  —  —  —  —  (273) (273) (1) (274) 
Balance at June 30, 20191,000  $—  91,061  $ $1,100  $575  $1,676  $ $1,678  
Shares
(in thousands)
AmountShares
(in thousands)
AmountAdditional Paid-in CapitalRetained EarningsTreasury Share AmountTotal Mr. Cooper Stockholders’ EquityNon-controlling InterestsTotal Stockholders’
Equity
Balance at January 1, 2020Balance at January 1, 20201,000  $—  91,118  $ $1,109  $1,122  $2,232  $(1) $2,231  Balance at January 1, 20201,000 $91,118 $$1,109 $1,122 $$2,232 $(1)$2,231 
Shares issued / (surrendered) under incentive compensation planShares issued / (surrendered) under incentive compensation plan—  —  904  —  (5) —  (5) —  (5) Shares issued / (surrendered) under incentive compensation plan— — 904 — (5)— — (5)— (5)
Share-based compensationShare-based compensation—  —  —  —  10  —  10  —  10  Share-based compensation— — — — 10 — — 10 — 10 
Cumulative effect adjustments pursuant to the adoption of ASU 2016-13—  —  —  —  —    —   
Cumulative effect adjustments pursuant to the
adoption of CECL-related accounting guidance
Cumulative effect adjustments pursuant to the
adoption of CECL-related accounting guidance
— — — — — — — 
Net lossNet loss—  —  —  —  —  (95) (95) (3) (98) Net loss— — — — — (95)— (95)(3)(98)
Balance at June 30, 2020Balance at June 30, 20201,000  $—  92,022  $ $1,114  $1,034  $2,149  $(4) $2,145  Balance at June 30, 20201,000 $92,022 $$1,114 $1,034 $$2,149 $(4)$2,145 
Balance at January 1, 2021Balance at January 1, 20211,000 $0 89,457 $1 $1,126 $1,434 $(58)$2,503 $1 $2,504 
Shares issued / (surrendered) under incentive compensation planShares issued / (surrendered) under incentive compensation plan  1,197  (20)  (20) (20)
Share-based compensationShare-based compensation    14   14  14 
Repurchase of common stockRepurchase of common stock  (4,505)   (148)(148) (148)
Net incomeNet income     1,000  1,000 0 1,000 
Balance at June 30, 2021Balance at June 30, 20211,000 $0 86,149 $1 $1,120 $2,434 $(206)$3,349 $1 $3,350 

See accompanying notesNotes to the consolidated financial statementsCondensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited).

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MR. COOPER GROUP INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(millions of dollars)
Six Months Ended June 30,
 20202019
Operating Activities
Net loss$(98) $(274) 
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash attributable to operating activities:
Deferred tax benefit(49) (76) 
Net gain on mortgage loans held for sale(949) (428) 
Interest income on reverse mortgage loans(117) (167) 
Provision for servicing and non-servicing reserves11  30  
Fair value changes and amortization/accretion of mortgage servicing rights/liabilities999  695  
Fair value changes in excess spread financing(101) (74) 
Fair value changes in mortgage servicing rights financing liability12  11  
Fair value changes in mortgage loans held for investment—  (3) 
Amortization of premiums, net of discount accretion34  (25) 
Depreciation and amortization for property and equipment and intangible assets37  45  
Share-based compensation10   
Other loss —  
Repurchases of forward loan assets out of Ginnie Mae securitizations(2,092) (715) 
Mortgage loans originated and purchased for sale, net of fees(23,110) (15,727) 
Sales proceeds and loan payment proceeds for mortgage loans held for sale and held for investment26,606  15,429  
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Advances and other receivables313  249  
Reverse mortgage interests751  1,056  
Other assets(616) (118) 
Payables and other liabilities417  31  
Net cash attributable to operating activities2,066  (52) 
Investing Activities
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired—  (85) 
Property and equipment additions, net of disposals(26) (27) 
Purchase of forward mortgage servicing rights, net of liabilities incurred(31) (409) 
Proceeds on sale of forward and reverse mortgage servicing rights43  279  
Net cash attributable to investing activities(14) (242) 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 20212020
Operating Activities
Net income (loss)$1,000 $(98)
Less: Net income (loss) from discontinued operations14 (16)
Net income (loss) from continuing operations986 (82)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) from continuing operations to net cash attributable to operating activities:
Deferred tax expense (benefit)220 (49)
Net gain on mortgage loans held for sale(1,261)(949)
Provision for servicing and non-servicing reserves21 11 
Fair value changes and amortization of mortgage servicing rights190 1,055 
Fair value changes in MSR related liabilities2 (89)
Depreciation and amortization for property and equipment and intangible assets31 36 
Gain on sale of business(487)
Other operating activities24 26 
Repurchases of forward loan assets out of Ginnie Mae securitizations(5,812)(2,092)
Mortgage loans originated and purchased for sale, net of fees(47,560)(23,110)
Sales proceeds and loan payment proceeds for mortgage loans held for sale52,923 26,606 
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Advances and other receivables48 270 
Other assets101 (5)
Payables and other liabilities13 (119)
Net cash attributable to operating activities - continuing operations(561)1,509 
Net cash attributable to operating activities - discontinued operations447 557 
Net cash attributable to operating activities(114)2,066 
Investing Activities
Property and equipment additions, net of disposals(26)(26)
Purchase of forward mortgage servicing rights(217)(31)
Proceeds on sale of forward mortgage servicing rights13 43 
Other investing activities(17)
Net cash attributable to investing activities - continuing operations(247)(14)
Net cash attributable to investing activities - discontinued operations0 
Net cash attributable to investing activities(247)(14)
Financing Activities
Increase in advance and warehouse facilities1,047 (520)
Settlements and repayments of excess spread financing(81)(110)
Issuance of unsecured senior notes0 600 
Redemption and repayment of unsecured senior notes0 (698)
Repurchase of common stock(148)
Other financing activities(24)(2)
Net cash attributable to financing activities - continuing operations794 (730)
Net cash attributable to financing activities - discontinued operations(440)(633)
Net cash attributable to financing activities354 (1,363)
Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash(7)689 
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash - beginning of period913 612 
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash - end of period(1)
$906 $1,301 
Supplemental Disclosures of Non-cash Investing Activities
Consideration from sale of business$499 $
Purchase of forward mortgage servicing rights$7 $
Continued on following page. See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements (unaudited).
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MR. COOPER GROUP INC.
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Continued)
(millions of dollars)
Six Months Ended June 30,
 20202019
Financing Activities
(Decrease) increase in warehouse facilities(544) 1,173  
Increase (decrease) in advance facilities58  (40) 
Repayment of notes payable—  (294) 
Proceeds from HECM securitizations—  398  
Proceeds from sale of HECM securitizations—  20  
Repayment of HECM securitizations(168) (434) 
Proceeds from issuance of participating interest financing in reverse mortgage interests99  156  
Repayment of participating interest financing in reverse mortgage interests(598) (1,004) 
Proceeds from the issuance of excess spread financing24  437  
Settlements and repayments of excess spread financing(110) (119) 
Issuance of unsecured senior debt600  —  
Repayment of nonrecourse debt – legacy assets—  (6) 
Redemption and repayment of unsecured senior notes(698) —  
Repayment of finance lease liability(1) (2) 
Surrender of shares relating to stock vesting(5) (2) 
Debt financing costs(20) (1) 
Net cash attributable to financing activities(1,363) 282  
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash689  (12) 
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash - beginning of period612  561  
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash - end of period(1)
$1,301  $549  
Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Activities
Cash paid for interest expense$89  $74  
Net cash paid (refunded) for income taxes$ $(1) 

(1)
(1)The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash to amountamounts reported within the condensed consolidated balance sheets.
June 30, 2020June 30, 2019
Cash and cash equivalents$1,041  $245  
Restricted cash260  304  
Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash$1,301  $549  

June 30, 2021June 30, 2020
Cash and cash equivalents$716 $1,041 
Restricted cash113 178 
Restricted cash within assets of discontinued operations77 82 
Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash$906 $1,301 
See accompanying notesNotes to the consolidated financial statementsCondensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited). 
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MR COOPER GROUP INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED 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., collectively with its consolidated subsidiaries, (“Mr. Cooper”,Cooper,” the “Company”, “we”,“Company,” “we,” “us” or “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 services including real estate brokerage, title, closing, valuationagents and field services to lenders, investors and consumers.mortgage companies. The Company’s corporate website is located at www.mrcoopergroup.com. The Company has provided a glossary of terms, which defines certain industry-specific and other terms that are used herein, in the MD&A sectionItem 2, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, of this Form 10-Q.

Mr. Cooper,On March 12, 2021, the Company entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement with Blend Labs, Inc. (“Blend Labs”), a Delaware corporation, pursuant to which Blend Labs will acquire the title business of the Company for a purchase price of approximately $500, consisting of approximately $450 in cash, subject to certain adjustments specified therein, and a retained interest of 9.9% for the Company (the “Title Transaction”). The Title Transaction was completed on June 30, 2021, with consideration received on July 1, 2021. A receivable for consideration was recorded in other assets in the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets as of June 30, 2021. Pursuant to the Stock Purchase Agreement, all cash generated, subject to certain adjustments, between March 13, 2021 and the closing date of the Title Transaction, were held for the benefit of Blend Labs. A $487 gain on the Title Transaction was recorded in the second quarter of 2021 upon closing of the Title Transaction, which was included in other income, net within the condensed consolidated statements of operations. In addition, the Company recorded total transaction costs of $2 and $5 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, respectively. The results of the title business were previously known as WMIH Corp. (“WMIH”), is a corporation duly organized and existingreported under the lawsXome segment. The carrying amounts of assets and liabilities associated with the title business were not material to the condensed consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2020.

On July 1, 2021, the Company entered into a definitive agreement for the sale of its reverse servicing portfolio, operating under the Champion Mortgage brand (“Champion”), to Mortgage Assets Management, LLC and its affiliates (“MAM”). The reverse servicing operation was previously reported in the Company’s Servicing segment. The Company determined the sale of the statereverse servicing portfolio qualified for reporting as discontinued operations as of Delaware since May 11, 2015. On July 31, 2018, Wand Merger Corporation (“Merger Sub”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of WMIH merged with and into Nationstar Mortgage Holdings Inc. (“Nationstar”), with Nationstar continuing as a wholly-owned subsidiary of WMIH (the “Merger”). Prior to the Merger, WMIH had limited operations other than its reinsurance business that operated in runoff mode.June 30, 2021. As a result, the reverse servicing operation is presented as discontinued operations in the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of operations and the assets and liabilities of the Merger, shares of Nationstar common stock were delisted fromreverse servicing operation are presented as discontinued operations in the New York Stock Exchange. FollowingCompany’s condensed consolidated balance sheets for all periods presented. Unless otherwise indicated, information in this report relates to the Merger closing, the combined company traded on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol “WMIH” until October 10, 2018, when WMIH changed its nameCompany’s continuing operations. Refer to “Mr. Cooper Group Inc.” and its ticker symbol to “COOP”.Note 2, Discontinued Operations for further details.

Basis of Presentation
The interim condensed consolidated interim financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“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.Securities and Exchange Commission. 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 Annual Reports on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.2020.

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

Basis of Consolidation
The condensed 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”) where the Company’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 preparation of the condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the condensed 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, uncertainties in the economy from the COVID-19 pandemic, and such differences could be material.

9In the second quarter of 2021, the Company refined its estimation process for determining the fair value of forward MSRs by incorporating an estimate of future cash flows from existing loans that are expected to be recaptured, which is consistent with recent pricing observed from market participants. This refinement did not result in a significant change to the overall valuation of the Company’s mortgage servicing rights (“MSRs”) portfolio. See Note 3, Mortgage Servicing Rights and Related Liabilities and Note 13, Fair Value Measurements for further discussion. There were no other changes to the Company’s use of estimates for the period ended June 30, 2021.


Recent Accounting Guidance Adopted
Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments2019-12, Income Taxes (Topic 740) - Credit Losses (Topic 326),Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes (“ASU 2016-13”2019-12”) requires expected credit lossessimplifies accounting for financial instruments held atincome taxes by removing certain exceptions from the reporting date to be measured based on historical experience, current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts, which is referred to as the current expected credit loss (“CECL”) methodology. The update eliminates the initial recognition of credit losses on an incurred basisgeneral principles in current GAAP and instead reflects an entity’s current estimate of all expected credit losses over the lifeTopic 740 including elimination of the asset. Previously,exception to the incremental approach for intraperiod tax allocation when credit losses were measured under GAAP, an entity generally only considered past eventsthere is a loss from continuing operations and current conditionsincome or a gain from other items such as other comprehensive income. ASU 2019-12 also clarifies and amends certain guidance in measuring the incurred loss. The new standard will reflect management’s best estimate of all expected credit losses for the Company’s financial assets that are recognized at amortized cost. The guidance wasTopic 740. ASU 2019-12 is effective for the Company as of January 1, 2020, with a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of that date.

Based upon management’s scoping analysis, the Company determined that reverse mortgage interests, net of reserves, advances and other receivables, net of reserves, and certain financial instruments included in other assets are within the scope of ASU 2016-13. Certain financial instruments within these respective line items have been determined to have limited expected credit-related losses due to the contractual servicing agreements with agencies and loan product guarantees. For advances and other receivables, net, the Company determined that the majority of estimated losses are due to servicing operational errors and credit-related losses are not significant because of the contractual relationships with the agencies. For reverse mortgage interests the Company determined that the guarantee from Federal Housing Administration (“FHA”) on Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (“HECM“) loan products limits credit-related losses to an immaterial amount with substantially all losses related to servicing operational errors. For other assets, primarily trade receivables, the Company determined that these are short-term in nature (less than one year), and the estimated credit-related losses over the life of these receivables are similar to those resulting from the Company’s existing loss reserve process. For each of the aforementioned financial instruments carried at amortized cost, the Company enhanced its processes to consider and include the requirements of ASU 2016-13, as applicable, into the determination of credit-related losses.

On January 1, 2020, the Company adopted ASU 2016-13 using the modified retrospective method for the above-mentioned financial assets. Results for reporting periods after January 1, 2020 are presented under ASU 2016-13 while prior period amounts continue to be reported in accordance with previously applicable GAAP. The Company recorded transition adjustments aggregating to a net increase of $9, or $7 after tax, to retained earnings and a reduction of $7 to the advances and other receivables reserve and a $2 reduction in the other assets reserves, as of January 1, 2020 for the cumulative effect of adopting ASU 2016-13.

In connection with adoption of ASU 2016-13, the Company updated its accounting policies as follows:

For certain financial instruments included in advances and other receivables, net, and certain trade receivables and accrued revenues included in other assets that within the scope of ASU 2016-13, the reserve methodology was revised to consider CECL losses. The revised CECL methodology considers expected lifetime loss rates calculated from historical data using a weighted average life to determine the current expected credit loss required. Due to the nature of the financial instrument, reverse mortgage interests, net of reserves, and advances and other receivables had limited impact from the adoption of CECL to the reserve methodology. See Note 4, Advances and Other Receivables, Net, Note 5, Reverse Mortgage Interests, Net, and Note 7, Other Assets, for additional information.

Factors that influenced management’s current estimate of expected credit losses for certain advances and other receivables and certain trade receivables and accrued revenues included the following: historical collection and loss rates, passage of time, weighted average life of receivables, and various qualitative factors including current economic conditions.

Factors that influenced management’s current estimate of expected credit related losses for certain reverse mortgage interests included the following: historical collection and loss rates, foreclosure timelines, and values of underlying collateral.

Accounting Standards Update No. 2018-13, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820)- Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement, (“ASU 2018-13”) removes the requirement to disclose the amount of and reasons for transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurement methodologies, the policy for timing 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 may disclose other quantitative information in lieu of the weighted average if the other quantitative information would be a more reasonable and rational method to reflect the distribution of unobservable inputs used to develop Level 3 fair value measurements. The Company adopted ASU 2018-13 on January 1, 2020.2021. The guidance doesadoption of the standard did not have a material impact to the disclosures currently provided by the Company.Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements.
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2. AcquisitionsDiscontinued Operations

On July 1, 2021, the Company entered into a definitive agreement for the sale of its reverse servicing portfolio, operating under Champion, to MAM. Upon close of the transaction, which is subject to regulatory approvals and other closing conditions, MAM will assume Champion’s reverse portfolio and related operations. The sale is expected to close prior to the end of 2021. The carrying amounts of assets and liabilities associated with the reverse servicing operation are reported under the Servicing segment. The Company determined reverse servicing operations met the criteria for classification as held for sale as of June 30, 2021 and represents a strategic shift in the Company’s operations. Therefore, the sale of the reverse servicing portfolio qualifies for reporting as discontinued operations, and the assets and liabilities of the reverse servicing portfolio are reported as discontinued operations in the condensed consolidated balance sheets and related results of operations are reported as discontinued operations in the condensed consolidated statements of operations for all periods presented.

AcquisitionAs part of Pacific Union Financial, LLC
On February 1, 2019,the transaction, the Company completed the acquisition of all the limited liability units of Pacific Union Financial, LLC (“Pacific Union”),entered into 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 allowsagreement with MAM, under which the Company will be compensated for continuing to expand itsservice these reverse loans through the date that the loans are transferred out of Company’s servicing system, which will be the date of close. In addition, the Company will retain certain loans related to the reverse servicing portfolio, and increase its mortgage lending volume and capabilities.

The acquisition has been accounted for in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification 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 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 final purchase price was $116, paid in cash. Based on the allocation of fair value, goodwill of $40 was recorded, 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 with the Company’s current operations. $28 and $12 of the goodwill is assigned to the Originations and Servicing segments, respectively, based on expected cash flows, and is expected to be deductible for tax purposes.

Final Estimated Fair Value of Net Assets Acquired:
Cash and cash equivalents$37 
Restricted cash
Mortgage servicing rights271 
Advances and other receivables84 
Mortgage loans held for sale536 
Mortgage loans held for investment
Property and equipment
Other assets483 
Fair value of assets acquired1,422 
Notes payable(1)
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(2)
13 
Goodwill40 
Final purchase price$116 

(1)Notes payable was subsequently paid off in February 2019 after the consummation of the acquisition.
(2)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.

The Company incurred total acquisition costs of $2 during the three months ended June 30, 2019, of which $1 is included in salaries, wages and benefits expense and $1 in general and administrative expense in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations. The Company incurred total acquisition costs of $4 during the six months ended June 30, 2019, of which $2 is included in salaries, wages and benefits expense and $2 in general and administrative expense in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations. The acquisition costs were primarily related to legal, accountingpreviously liquidated loans, with total assets of $112 and consulting services. There were 0 acquisition costs incurred by the Company during the six months endedtotal liabilities of $88 as of June 30, 2020.2021.
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The following table sets forth the assets and liabilities included in discontinued operations:
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, the operations contributed by this acquisition generated total revenues of $79 and $118 and income before income tax of $36 and $50, respectively, which are reported in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations.
June 30, 2021December 31, 2020
Carrying amounts of assets of discontinued operations
Restricted cash$77 $83 
Reverse mortgage interests, net4,910 5,253 
Other9 11 
Loss recognized on classification as discontinued operations(61)
Total assets of discontinues operations$4,935 $5,347 
Carrying amounts of liabilities of discontinued operations
Advances and warehouse facilities, net$525 $505 
Payables and other liabilities224 233 
Mortgage servicing liabilities42 41 
Other nonrecourse debt, net3,999 4,424 
Total liabilities of discontinued operations$4,790 $5,203 

The following unaudited pro forma financial information presentstable sets forth the combined resultscondensed consolidated statements of operations data for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, as if the acquisition had occurred on January 1, 2019:discontinued operations:
Three Months Ended June 30, 2019Six Months Ended June 30, 2019
Pro forma financial information(unaudited)(unaudited)
Pro forma total revenues$399  $668  
Pro forma net loss$(87) $(271) 
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2021202020212020
Revenue - service related, net$1 $12 $9 $26 
Salaries, wages and benefits expense(8)(10)(16)(22)
General and administrative expense71 (10)64 (18)
Interest income43 53 87 96 
Interest expense(30)(50)(64)(103)
Loss on classification as discontinued operations(61)(61)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations before income tax expense (benefit)16 (5)19 (21)
Less: Income tax expense (benefit)4 (1)5 (5)
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations$12 $(4)$14 $(16)


3. Mortgage Servicing Rights and Related Liabilities

The following table sets forth the carrying value of the Company’s mortgage servicing rights (“MSRs”) and the related liabilities. In estimating the fair value of all mortgage servicing rights and related liabilities, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemiccurrent environment was considered in the determination of key assumptions.
MSRs and Related LiabilitiesJune 30, 2020December 31, 2019
Forward MSRs - fair value$2,757  $3,496  
Reverse MSRs - amortized cost  
Mortgage servicing rights$2,763  $3,502  
Mortgage servicing liabilities - amortized cost$48  $61  
Excess spread financing - fair value$1,124  $1,311  
Mortgage servicing rights financing - fair value49  37  
MSR related liabilities - nonrecourse at fair value$1,173  $1,348  

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 of both agency and non-agency loans.
MSRs and Related LiabilitiesJune 30, 2021December 31, 2020
Forward MSRs - fair value$3,307 $2,703 
Excess spread financing - fair value$867 $934 
Mortgage servicing rights financing - fair value21 33 
MSR related liabilities - nonrecourse at fair value$888 $967 

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Forward Mortgage Servicing Rights
The following table sets forth the activities of forward MSRs:
Six Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
Forward MSRs - Fair ValueForward MSRs - Fair Value20202019Forward MSRs - Fair Value20212020
Fair value - beginning of periodFair value - beginning of period$3,496  $3,665  Fair value - beginning of period$2,703 $3,496 
Additions:Additions:Additions:
Servicing retained from mortgage loans soldServicing retained from mortgage loans sold249  169  Servicing retained from mortgage loans sold554 249 
Purchases of servicing rights(1)
Purchases of servicing rights(1)
24  689  
Purchases of servicing rights(1)
218 24 
Dispositions:Dispositions:Dispositions:
Sales of servicing assetsSales of servicing assets—  (294) Sales of servicing assets(12)
Changes in fair value:Changes in fair value:Changes in fair value:
Changes in valuation inputs or assumptions used in the valuation modelChanges in valuation inputs or assumptions used in the valuation model(717) (542) Changes in valuation inputs or assumptions used in the valuation model270 (717)
Other changes in fair value(295) (182) 
Changes in valuation due to amortizationChanges in valuation due to amortization(460)(338)
Other changesOther changes34 43 
Fair value - end of periodFair value - end of period$2,757  $3,505  Fair value - end of period$3,307 $2,757 

(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, in January 2019, the Company entered into a subservicing contract for $24 billion in mortgages, which were subsequently purchased in May 2019, resulting in additional $253 servicing rights in the second quarter of 2019.

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. During the six months ended June 30, 20202021 and 2019,2020, the Company sold $71$1,076 and $22,932$71 in unpaid principal balance (“UPB”) of forward MSRs, of which NaN$1,008 and $20,560NaN were retained by the Company as subservicer, respectively.

MSRs measured at fair value are primarily segregated between credit sensitive and interest sensitive pools (referred to herein as “acquisition 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, and no subsequent changes are made. 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.

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.

MSRs measured at fair value are also segregated between investor type into agency and non-agency pools (referred to herein as “investor pools”) based upon contractual servicing agreements with investors at the respective balance sheet date to evaluate the MSR portfolio and fair value of the portfolio.

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The following table provides a breakdown of UPB and fair value for the Company’s forward MSRs:
June 30, 2020December 31, 2019
Forward MSRs - UPB and fair value breakdownUPBFair ValueUPBFair Value
Acquisition Pools
Credit sensitive$131,105  $1,307  $147,895  $1,613  
Interest sensitive146,870  1,450  148,887  1,883  
Total$277,975  $2,757  $296,782  $3,496  
Investor Pools
Agency(1)
$228,680  $2,308  $240,688  $2,944  
Non-agency(2)
49,295  449  56,094  552  
Total$277,975  $2,757  $296,782  $3,496  

(1)Agency investors primarily consist of government sponsored enterprises (“GSE”), such as the Federal National Mortgage Association (“Fannie Mae” or “FNMA”) and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp (“Freddie Mac” or “FHLMC”), and the Government National Mortgage Association (“Ginnie Mae” or “GNMA”).
(2)Non-agency investors consist of investors in private-label securitizations.

The following table provides a breakdown of UPB and fair value for the Company’s forward MSRs:
June 30, 2021December 31, 2020
Forward MSRs - UPB and Fair Value BreakdownUPBFair ValueUPBFair Value
Investor Pools
Agency$248,799 $2,955 $227,136 $2,305 
Non-agency38,656 352 44,053 398 
Total$287,455 $3,307 $271,189 $2,703 

In the second quarter of 2021, the Company usedrefined its estimate of the followingfair value of forward MSRs by incorporating an estimate of future cash flows from existing loans that are expected to be recaptured. The estimate of future cash flows related to recapture is consistent with recent pricing observed from various market participants, including the Company’s independent, third-party valuation firms. As a result of considering the recapture rate, the Company adjusted its discount rate assumption in order to ensure that the fair value of forward MSRs remains consistent with current market participant pricing and was also corroborated with valuations provided by independent, third parties. The net impact on the overall forward MSRs fair value was not significant during the three and six months ended June 30, 2021. Refer to Note 13, Fair Value Measurements, for further discussion on key weighted-average inputs and assumptions used in estimating the fair value of forward MSRs:
Forward MSRs - Key inputs and assumptionsJune 30, 2020December 31, 2019
Total MSR Portfolio
Discount rate9.5 %9.7 %
Prepayment speeds14.2 %13.1 %
Average life5.3 years5.8 years
Acquisition Pools:
Credit Sensitive
Discount rate9.9 %10.4 %
Prepayment speeds12.6 %12.7 %
Average life5.6 years6.0 years
Interest Sensitive
Discount rate9.0 %9.1 %
Prepayment speeds15.8 %13.5 %
Average life4.9 years5.7 years
Investor Pools:
Agency
Discount rate8.9 %9.0 %
Prepayment speeds14.4 %13.0 %
Average life5.2 years5.8 years
Non-agency
Discount rate12.0 %12.6 %
Prepayment speeds13.4 %13.8 %
Average life5.6 years6.2 years
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The following table shows the hypothetical effect on the fair value of the Company’s forward MSRs when applying certain unfavorable variations of key assumptions to these assets for the dates indicated:
Discount RateTotal Prepayment SpeedsDiscount RateTotal Prepayment SpeedsCost to Service per Loan
Forward MSRs - Hypothetical SensitivitiesForward MSRs - Hypothetical Sensitivities
100 bps
Adverse
Change
200 bps
Adverse
Change
10%
Adverse
Change
20%
Adverse
Change
Forward MSRs - Hypothetical Sensitivities
100 bps
Adverse
Change
200 bps
Adverse
Change
10%
Adverse
Change
20%
Adverse
Change
10%
Adverse
Change
20%
Adverse
Change
June 30, 2020
June 30, 2021June 30, 2021
Mortgage servicing rightsMortgage servicing rights$(104) $(201) $(175) $(335) Mortgage servicing rights$(112)$(216)$(139)$(268)$(43)$(87)
December 31, 2019
December 31, 2020December 31, 2020
Mortgage servicing rightsMortgage servicing rights$(127) $(245) $(165) $(317) Mortgage servicing rights$(100)$(192)$(181)$(347)$(45)$(89)

These hypothetical sensitivities should be evaluated with care. The effect on fair value of a 10%an adverse change 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.

Reverse Mortgage Servicing Rights and Liabilities - Amortized Cost
The Company services certain HECM reverse mortgage loans with an unpaid principal balance of $20,758 and $22,725 as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. The following table sets forth the activities of reverse MSRs and mortgage servicing liabilities (“MSL”):
Six Months Ended June 30,
20202019
Reverse MSRs and Liabilities - Amortized CostAssetsLiabilitiesAssetsLiabilities
Balance - beginning of period$ $61  $11  $71  
Amortization/accretion—  (13) (1) (28) 
Adjustments(1)
—  —  (4) 37  
Balance - end of the period$ $48  $ $80  
Fair value - end of period$ $12  $ $44  

(1)Reverse MSR and MSL net adjustments recorded by the Company during the six months ended June 30, 2019 primarily relate to the fair value adjustments for reverse MSR and MSL assumed from the Merger resulting from the revised cost to service assumption used in the valuation of reverse MSR and MSL during the measurement period.

Management evaluates reverse MSRs and MSLs each reporting period for impairment. Based on management’s assessment at June 30, 2020, 0 impairment or increased obligation was needed.

Excess Spread Financing - Fair Value
In order to finance the acquisition of certain MSRs on various Portfolios, the Company has entered into sale and assignment agreements with third parties and sold to these entities the right to receive a specified percentage of the excess cash flow generated from the portfolios in excess of a fixed base servicing fee per loan. The Company retains all the base servicing fee, ancillary incomehad excess spread financing liability of $867 and interest float earnings on principal along with interest payments$934 as of June 30, 2021 and escrows,December 31, 2020, respectively. Refer to Note 13, Fair Value Measurements, for key weighted-average inputs and also incurs costs to service the specified pool. The Company is the legal owner and the servicer of the portfolios and provides all servicing and advancing functions.

In connection with the above transactions, the Company entered into recapture agreement obligations with third parties that require the Company to transfer the new loan or a replacement loan of similar economic characteristics into the respective portfolio if the Company recaptures any loanassumptions used 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. Accordingly, a recapture assumption is included within excess spread valuation.

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The Company used the following weighted-average assumptions in the Company’s valuation of excess spread financing:financing.
Excess Spread Financing AssumptionsJune 30, 2020December 31, 2019
Discount rate12.0 %11.6 %
Prepayment speeds13.4 %12.6 %
Recapture rate18.7 %20.1 %
Average life5.4 years5.8 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 RatePrepayment SpeedsDiscount RatePrepayment Speeds
Excess Spread Financing - Hypothetical SensitivitiesExcess Spread Financing - Hypothetical Sensitivities
100 bps
Adverse
Change
200 bps
Adverse
Change
10%
Adverse
Change
20%
Adverse
Change
Excess Spread Financing - Hypothetical Sensitivities
100 bps
Adverse
Change
200 bps
Adverse
Change
10%
Adverse
Change
20%
Adverse
Change
June 30, 2020
June 30, 2021June 30, 2021
Excess spread financingExcess spread financing$38  $78  $47  $97  Excess spread financing$30 $61 $34 $70 
December 31, 2019
December 31, 2020December 31, 2020
Excess spread financingExcess spread financing$46  $95  $46  $96  Excess spread financing$30 $62 $41 $84 

These hypothetical sensitivities should be evaluated with care. The effect on fair value of a 10% variationan adverse change 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. Excess spread financing’s cash flow assumptions that are utilized in determining fair value are based on the related cash flow assumptions used in the financed MSRs. Any fair value change recognized in the financed MSRs attributable to related cash flows assumptions would inherently have an inverse impact on the carrying amount of the related excess spread financing.

Mortgage Servicing Rights Financing - Fair Value
From December 2013 through June 2014, the Company 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 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 MSR resides with the Company. Accordingly, the Company records the MSR and an MSR financing liability associated with this transaction in the 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 Company had MSR financing liability of $49$21 and $37$33 as of June 30, 20202021 and December 31, 2019,2020, respectively.
Refer to
Note 13, Fair Value Measurements
The following table sets forth the, for key weighted-average inputs and assumptions used in the valuation of the mortgage servicing rightsMSR financing liability:
Mortgage Servicing Rights Financing AssumptionsJune 30, 2020December 31, 2019
Advance financing rates4.3 %3.5 %
Annual advance recovery rates18.6 %18.8 %

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Servicing Segment Revenues
The following table sets forth the items comprising total revenues for the Servicing segment:
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
Total Revenues - ServicingTotal Revenues - Servicing2020201920202019Total Revenues - Servicing2021202020212020
Contractually specified servicing fees(1)
Contractually specified servicing fees(1)
$285  $307  $582  $588  
Contractually specified servicing fees(1)
$275 $285 $551 $582 
Other service-related income(1)
Other service-related income(1)
62  32  111  82  
Other service-related income(1)
214 62 359 111 
Incentive and modification income(1)
Incentive and modification income(1)
 10  18  17  
Incentive and modification income(1)
14 28 18 
Late fees(1)
Late fees(1)
20  27  47  52  
Late fees(1)
16 20 34 47 
Reverse servicing fees  13  17  
Mark-to-market adjustments(2)
Mark-to-market adjustments(2)
(261) (231) (644) (524) 
Mark-to-market adjustments(2)
(180)(261)174 (644)
Counterparty revenue share(3)
Counterparty revenue share(3)
(88) (70) (164) (118) 
Counterparty revenue share(3)
(76)(88)(159)(164)
Amortization, net of accretion(4)
Amortization, net of accretion(4)
(102) (56) (178) (79) 
Amortization, net of accretion(4)
(158)(107)(314)(191)
Total revenues - ServicingTotal revenues - Servicing$(69) $27  $(215) $35  Total revenues - Servicing$105 $(81)$673 $(241)

(1)The Company recognizes revenue on an earned basis for services performed. Amounts include subservicing related revenues.
(2)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 was $3$8 and $17$3 for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 and 2019$20 and $13 and $28 for the six months ended June 30, 20202021 and 2019,2020, respectively.
(3)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 MSR financing arrangements.
(4)Amortization is net of excess spread accretionaccretion of $70 and $79 and $59 and MSL accretion of $5 and $11 forduring the three months ended June 30, 20202021 and 2019,2020, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 20202021 and 2019,2020, amortization is net of excess spread accretion of $147$146 and $95 and MSL accretion of $13 and $29,$147, respectively.


4. Advances and Other Receivables Net

Advances and other receivables, net, consists of the following:
Advances and Other Receivables, NetAdvances and Other Receivables, NetJune 30, 2020December 31, 2019Advances and Other Receivables, NetJune 30, 2021December 31, 2020
Servicing advances, net of $117 and $131 purchase discount, respectively
$695  $970  
Receivables from agencies, investors and prior servicers, net of $21 and $21 purchase discount, respectively189  193  
Servicing advances, net of $26 and $72 purchase discount, respectivelyServicing advances, net of $26 and $72 purchase discount, respectively$856 $975 
Receivables from agencies, investors and prior servicers, net of $20 and $21 purchase discount, respectivelyReceivables from agencies, investors and prior servicers, net of $20 and $21 purchase discount, respectively172 173 
ReservesReserves(216) (175) Reserves(191)(208)
Total advances and other receivables, netTotal advances and other receivables, net$668  $988  Total advances and other receivables, net$837 $940 

The Company, as loan servicer, is 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, mortgage insurance claims or the borrower. Reserves for advances and other receivables on loans liquidated or purchased out of the MSR portfolio are established within advances and other receivables.

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The following table sets forth the activities of the servicing reserves for advances and other receivables:
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
Reserves for Advances and Other ReceivablesReserves for Advances and Other Receivables2020201920202019Reserves for Advances and Other Receivables2021202020212020
Balance - beginning of periodBalance - beginning of period$193  $71  $168  $47  Balance - beginning of period$206 $193 $208 $168 
Provision and other additions(1)
Provision and other additions(1)
29  37  59  67  
Provision and other additions(1)
26 29 41 59 
Write-offsWrite-offs(6) (10) (11) (16) Write-offs(41)(6)(58)(11)
Balance - end of periodBalance - end of period$216  $98  $216  $98  Balance - end of period$191 $216 $191 $216 

(1)The Company recorded a provision of $3$8 and $17$3 through the MTM adjustments in revenues - service related, net, in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations forduring the three months ended June 30, 20202021 and 2019,2020, respectively, and $20 and $13 and $28 forduring the six months ended June 30, 20202021 and 2019,2020, 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.

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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 the acquisition date, which resulted in a purchase 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, 2020, a total of $183 purchase discount has been utilized, with $138 purchase discount remaining.

The following tables set forth the activities of the purchase discounts for advances and other receivables:
Three Months Ended June 30,
Three Months Ended June 30, 2020Three Months Ended June 30, 201920212020
Purchase Discount for Advances and Other ReceivablesPurchase Discount for Advances and Other ReceivablesServicing AdvancesReceivables from Agencies, Investors and Prior ServicersServicing AdvancesReceivables from Agencies, Investors and Prior ServicersPurchase Discount for Advances and Other ReceivablesServicing AdvancesReceivables from Agencies, Investors and Prior ServicersServicing AdvancesReceivables from Agencies, Investors and Prior Servicers
Balance - beginning of periodBalance - beginning of period$125  $21  $169  $48  Balance - beginning of period$63 $20 $125 $21 
Utilization of purchase discountsUtilization of purchase discounts(8) —  (13) —  Utilization of purchase discounts(37)0 (8)
Balance - end of periodBalance - end of period$117  $21  $156  $48  Balance - end of period$26 $20 $117 $21 

Six Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30, 2020Six Months Ended June 30, 201920212020
Purchase Discount for Advances and Other ReceivablesPurchase Discount for Advances and Other ReceivablesServicing AdvancesReceivables from Agencies, Investors and Prior ServicersServicing AdvancesReceivables from Agencies, Investors and Prior ServicersPurchase Discount for Advances and Other ReceivablesServicing AdvancesReceivables from Agencies, Investors and Prior ServicersServicing AdvancesReceivables from Agencies, Investors and Prior Servicers
Balance - beginning of periodBalance - beginning of period$131  $21  $205  $48  Balance - beginning of period$72 $21 $131 $21 
Addition from acquisition—  —  19  —  
Utilization of purchase discountsUtilization of purchase discounts(14) —  (68) —  Utilization of purchase discounts(46)(1)(14)
Balance - end of periodBalance - end of period$117  $21  $156  $48  Balance - end of period$26 $20 $117 $21 

Credit Loss for Advances and Other Receivables
As described in Note 1, Nature of BusinessDuring the three and Basis of Presentation, advances and other receivables are within the scope of ASU 2016-13, andsix months ended June 30, 2021, the Company modified its accounting policy regarding its assessment of reserves for credit-related losses in accordance with CECL framework.increased the current expected credit loss (“CECL”) reserve by $3 and $4, respectively. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, the Company increased the CECL reserve by $8 and $14, respectively. As of June 30, 2021, the total CECL reserve was $42, of which $25 and $17 were recorded in reserves and purchase discount for advances and other receivables, respectively. As of June 30, 2020, the total CECL reserve was $31, of which $14 and $17 waswere recorded in reserves and purchase discount for advances and other receivables, respectively.

Based upon the Company’s application of ASU 2016-13, theThe Company determined that the credit-related risk associated with applicable financial instruments typically increase with the passage of time. The CECL reserve methodology considers these financial instruments collectible to a point in time ofof 39 months. AnyAny projected remaining balance at the end of the collection period is considered a loss and factors into the overall CECL loss rate required.

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5. Reverse Mortgage Interests, Net

Reverse mortgage interests, net, consists of the following:
Reverse Mortgage Interests, NetJune 30, 2020December 31, 2019
Participating interests in HECM mortgage-backed securities (“HMBS”)$3,873  $4,282  
Other interests securitized825  994  
Unsecuritized interests1,138  1,117  
Purchase discount, net(127) (114) 
Total reverse mortgage interests, net$5,709  $6,279  

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 in Company’s consolidated balance sheets. The Company does not originate reverse mortgages, but during the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, a total of $95 and $149 in UPB associated with new draws on existing loans was transferred to GNMA and securitized by the Company, 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. There was no such activity during the six months ended June 30, 2020.

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”), which is established at origination and in accordance with HMBS program guidelines, requiring a repurchase of loans from 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 during the six months ended June 30, 2020. 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. The Company sold $20 UPB of Trust 2018-3 during the six months ended June 30, 2019. Refer to Other Nonrecourse Debt in Note 9, Indebtedness for additional information.

Unsecuritized Interests
Unsecuritized interests in reverse mortgages consist of the following:
Unsecuritized interestsJune 30, 2020December 31, 2019
Repurchased HECM loans (exceeds 98% MCA)$804  $789  
HECM related receivables(1)
244  250  
Funded borrower draws not yet securitized53  64  
Real estate owned (“REO”) related receivables37  14  
Total unsecuritized interests$1,138  $1,117  

(1)HECM related receivables consist primarily of receivables from FNMA for corporate advances and service fees and claims receivables from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) on reverse mortgage interests.

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 and in accordance with HMBS program guidelines. These unsecuritized interests are primarily financed through available warehouse lines. The Company repurchased a total of $686 and $1,457 of HECM loans out of GNMA HMBS securitizations during the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively, of which $186 and $371 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, 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. The Company assigned a total of $461 and $983 of HECM loans to HUD during the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.

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Purchase Discount, net, 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 net purchase discount of $256 associated with financial and operational losses on reverse mortgage interests associated with servicing the loans through foreclosure and collateral liquidation. The premium and discount are amortized and accreted, respectively, based on the effective yield method, whereby the Company updates its prepayment assumptions for actual prepayments on a quarterly basis. Consistent with the Company’s accounting policy, the Company calculates reserve requirements on the reverse mortgage interest portfolio each reporting period and compares such calculated reserve requirements against the remaining net purchase discount. If the calculated reserve requirements exceed the remaining net purchase discount, the Company will record an additional reserve and associated provision to general and administrative expense. No additional reserves were required to be recorded as of June 30, 2020.

The following table sets forth the activities of the purchase discounts, net, for reverse mortgage interests:
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
Purchase discount, net, for reverse mortgage interests(1)
2020201920202019
Balance - beginning of period$(129) $(171) $(114) $(164) 
Adjustments(2)
—  —  —  (24) 
Utilization of purchase discounts(3)
 12  19  40  
Amortization, net of accretion(7) (4) (32) (15) 
Balance - end of period$(127) $(163) $(127) $(163) 

(1)Net position as certain items are in a premium/(discount) position, based on the characteristics of underlying tranches of loans.
(2)Adjustments during the six months ended June 30, 2019 due to revised cost to service assumption utilized in the valuation of reverse mortgage assets and liabilities acquired from the Merger.
(3)Utilization of purchase discounts on liquidated loans, for which the remaining receivable was written-off.

Credit Loss for Reverse Mortgage Interests
As described in Note 1, Nature of Business and Basis of Presentation, reverse mortgage interests are within the scope of ASU 2016-13, requiring an assessment of reserves regarding credit-related losses in accordance with the CECL framework. Upon applying ASU 2016-13, the Company determined that credit-related losses are immaterial given the government insured nature of the HECM loan product. Any expected credit-related losses are contemplated in the Company’s existing reserve methodology due to the nature of this financial instrument. Accordingly, no cumulative effect adjustment was required upon adoption of ASU 2016-13 on January 1, 2020 and no additional CECL reserve was recorded as of June 30, 2020.

The credit-risk characteristics of reverse mortgage interests do not vary with time as the financial instruments have no contractual life or financial profile as the primary counterparty is the government agency insuring the loans.

Reverse Mortgage Interest Income
The Company accrues interest income for its participating interest in reverse mortgages based on the stated rates underlying HECM loans, in accordance with FHA guidelines. Total interest earned on the Company’s reverse mortgage interests was $55 and $85 for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and $117 and $167 for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.


6.5. 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 purchases closed loans through its correspondent channel and assists customers currently in the Company’s servicing portfolio with refinancing of loans or new home 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.

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Mortgage loans held for sale are recorded at fair value as set forth below:
Mortgage Loans Held for SaleMortgage Loans Held for SaleJune 30, 2020December 31, 2019Mortgage Loans Held for SaleJune 30, 2021December 31, 2020
Mortgage loans held for sale – UPBMortgage loans held for sale – UPB$3,033  $3,949  Mortgage loans held for sale – UPB$6,706 $5,438 
Mark-to-market adjustment(1)
Mark-to-market adjustment(1)
146  128  
Mark-to-market adjustment(1)
255 282 
Total mortgage loans held for saleTotal mortgage loans held for sale$3,179  $4,077  Total mortgage loans held for sale$6,961 $5,720 

(1)The mark-to-market adjustment includes net change in unrealized gain/loss, premium on correspondent loans and fees on direct-to-consumer loans. The mark-to-market adjustment is recorded in net gain on mortgage loans held for sale in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations.

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The following table sets forth the activities of mortgage loans held for sale:
Six Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
Mortgage Loans Held for SaleMortgage Loans Held for Sale20202019Mortgage Loans Held for Sale20212020
Balance - beginning of periodBalance - beginning of period$4,077  $1,631  Balance - beginning of period$5,720 $4,077 
Loans soldLoans sold(26,149) (15,203) Loans sold(52,128)(26,149)
Mortgage loans originated and purchased, net of feesMortgage loans originated and purchased, net of fees23,110  16,263  Mortgage loans originated and purchased, net of fees47,560 23,110 
Repurchase of loans out of Ginnie Mae securitizationsRepurchase of loans out of Ginnie Mae securitizations2,092  715  Repurchase of loans out of Ginnie Mae securitizations5,812 2,092 
Changes in fair value42  16  
Net change in unrealized (loss) gain on retained loans held for saleNet change in unrealized (loss) gain on retained loans held for sale(5)42 
Net transfers of mortgage loans held for sale(1)
Net transfers of mortgage loans held for sale(1)
 —  
Net transfers of mortgage loans held for sale(1)
2 
Balance - end of periodBalance - end of period$3,179  $3,422  Balance - end of period$6,961 $3,179 

(1)Amount reflects transfers to other assets for loans transitioning into REO status and transfers to advances and other receivables, net, for claims made on certain government insurance mortgage loans. Transfers out are net of transfers in upon receipt of proceeds from an REO sale or claim filing.

ForDuring the six months ended June 30, 20202021 and 2019,2020, the Company received proceeds of $26,606$52,923 and $15,422,$26,606, respectively, on the sale of mortgage loans held for sale, resulting in gains of $795 and $457, and $219, respectively.

The Company has the right to repurchase any individual loan in a Ginnie Mae securitization pool if that loan meets certain criteria, including having not received borrower payments for greater than 90 days. The majority of Ginnie Mae repurchased loans are repurchased in connection with loan modifications and loan resolution activity, 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 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 and fair value of mortgage loans held for sale on non-accrual status was as follows:
June 30, 2020December 31, 2019June 30, 2021December 31, 2020
Mortgage Loans Held for SaleMortgage Loans Held for SaleUPBFair ValueUPBFair ValueMortgage Loans Held for SaleUPBFair ValueUPBFair Value
Non-accrual(1)
Non-accrual(1)
$35  $25  $29  $22  
Non-accrual(1)
$1,178 $1,216 $64 $54 

(1)Non-accrual UPB includes $27$1,149 and $25$48 of UPB related to Ginnie Mae repurchased loans as of June 30, 20202021 and December 31, 2019,2020, respectively.

The total UPB of mortgage loans held for sale for which the Company has begun formal foreclosure proceedings was $21$19 and $21$20 as of June 30, 20202021 and December 31, 2019,2020, respectively.

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7. Other Assets6. Loans Subject to Repurchase from Ginnie Mae

Other assets consist of the following:
Other assetsJune 30, 2020December 31, 2019
Loans subject to repurchase right from Ginnie Mae$1,171  $560  
Derivative financial instruments391  153  
Trade receivables and accrued revenues133  126  
Goodwill120  120  
Operating lease right-of-use assets108  121  
Intangible assets54  74  
Other197  236  
Total other assets$2,174  $1,390  

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 payments not being received from borrowers for 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 condensed consolidated balance sheets and establishes a corresponding repurchase liability regardless of the Company’s intention to repurchase the loan. The Company had loans subject to repurchase from Ginnie Mae of $4,057 and $6,159 as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively, which are included in both other assets and payables and other liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. Loans subject to repurchase from Ginnie Mae as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 include $818 $3,825 and $5,879 loans in forbearance related to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”), respectively, whereby no payments have been received from borrowers for greater than 90 days.

Derivative Financial Instruments
See 7. Goodwill and Intangible AssetsNote 8, Derivative Financial Instruments, for further details on derivative financial instruments.

Trade ReceivablesThe Company had goodwill of $120 as of June 30, 2021 and Accrued Revenues
December 31, 2020. The Company had intangible assets of Trade receivables$22 and accrued revenues$31 as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively. Goodwill and intangible assets are primarily comprised of trade receivables and service fees earned but not received based upon the terms of the Company’s servicing and subservicing agreements. As described in Note 1, Nature of Business and Basis of Presentation, certain trade receivables and accrued revenues included in other assets are within the scope of ASU 2016-13, requiring an assessment of CECL losses. As of June 30, 2020, the total CECL reserve was $4.

The credit-risk characteristics of trade receivables included in other assets and within the scope of ASU 2016-13 do not change with time as they are primarily short-term in nature. However, the Company does monitor the financial status of customers to determine if any specific loss considerations are required.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
In 2019, the Company recorded goodwill and intangible assets of $40 and $13, respectively, in connection with the acquisition of Pacific Union. See further discussion in Note 2, Acquisitions. The Company recorded a $4 impairment of technology intangible assets within Corporate/Other segment during the six months ended June 30, 2020 in connection with an ancillary business. The impairment charges were included in the general and administrative expenses in thecondensed consolidated statements of operations. There was 0 impairment expense for intangible assets during the six months ended June 30, 2019.

Operating Lease Right-of-Use (“ROU”) Assets
Operating lease ROU assets represent the Company’s right to use an underlying leased asset during the lease term.

Other
Other primarily includes prepaid expenses, margin call deposits, REO, tax receivables, receivables related to recent loan transfers and various receivables due from investors. REO includes $6 and $11 of REO-related receivables with government insurance as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively, limiting loss exposure to the Company.balance sheets.


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8. 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. 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 and Treasury futures and interest rate swap agreements.

Associated with The changes in value on the Company’s derivatives are $23 and $6 in collateral deposits on derivative instruments are recorded in earnings as a component of net gain on mortgage loans held for sale on the condensed consolidated statements of operations and condensed consolidated statement of cash flows, except for a portion of forward MBS trades to hedge MSR pipelines and related fair value changes, which is recorded in service related, net on the condensed consolidated statements of operations and in changes in other assets or other liabilities on the Company’scondensed consolidated balance sheets asstatements of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. The Company does not offset fair value amounts recognized for derivative instruments with amounts collected or deposited on derivative instruments in the consolidated balance sheets.cash flows.

The following tables provide the outstanding notional balances, fair values of outstanding positions and recorded gains/(losses) for the derivative financial instruments:
June 30, 2020Six Months Ended June 30, 2020June 30, 2021Six Months Ended June 30, 2021
Derivative Financial InstrumentsDerivative Financial InstrumentsExpiration
Dates
Outstanding
Notional
Fair
Value
Recorded Gains/(Losses)Derivative Financial InstrumentsExpiration
Dates
Outstanding
Notional
Fair
Value
Gains/(Losses)
AssetsAssetsAssets
Mortgage loans held for saleMortgage loans held for saleMortgage loans held for sale
Loan sale commitmentsLoan sale commitments2020$1,673  $81  $48  Loan sale commitments2021$1,514 $39 $(63)
Derivative financial instrumentsDerivative financial instrumentsDerivative financial instruments
IRLCsIRLCs20209,227  370  235  IRLCs20216,730 204 (210)
LPCsLPCs20201,823  18   LPCs20211,984 10 (28)
Forward MBS tradesForward MBS trades20201,239   (3) Forward MBS trades20219,749 27 (10)
Eurodollar futures2020-2021 —  —  
Swap futuresSwap futures202160 0 0 
Total derivative financial instruments - assetsTotal derivative financial instruments - assets$12,295  $391  $238  Total derivative financial instruments - assets$18,523 $241 $(248)
LiabilitiesLiabilitiesLiabilities
Derivative financial instrumentsDerivative financial instrumentsDerivative financial instruments
IRLCsIRLCs2021$9 $0 $0 
LPCsLPCs2020$55  $—  $(2) LPCs2021708 1 0 
Forward MBS tradesForward MBS trades202010,119  50  37  Forward MBS trades202111,747 25 (131)
Eurodollar futures2020-2021 —  —  
Total derivative financial instruments - liabilitiesTotal derivative financial instruments - liabilities$10,179  $50  $35  Total derivative financial instruments - liabilities$12,464 $26 $(131)

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June 30, 2019Six Months Ended June 30, 2019June 30, 2020Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
Derivative Financial InstrumentsDerivative Financial InstrumentsExpiration
Dates
Outstanding
Notional
Fair
Value
Recorded Gains/(Losses)Derivative Financial InstrumentsExpiration
Dates
Outstanding
Notional
Fair
Value
Gains/(Losses)
AssetsAssetsAssets
Mortgage loans held for saleMortgage loans held for saleMortgage loans held for sale
Loan sale commitmentsLoan sale commitments2019$1,659  $47  $21  Loan sale commitments2020$1,673 $81 $48 
Derivative financial instrumentsDerivative financial instrumentsDerivative financial instruments
IRLCsIRLCs20193,649  110  51  IRLCs20209,227 370 235 
LPCsLPCs20191,327  17  15  LPCs20201,823 18 
Forward MBS tradesForward MBS trades2019762   (1) Forward MBS trades20201,239 (3)
Eurodollar futuresEurodollar futures2019-2021 —  —  Eurodollar futures2020-2021
Total derivative financial instruments - assetsTotal derivative financial instruments - assets$5,746  $128  $65  Total derivative financial instruments - assets$12,295 $391 $238 
LiabilitiesLiabilitiesLiabilities
Derivative financial instrumentsDerivative financial instrumentsDerivative financial instruments
IRLCs2019$ $—  $—  
LPCsLPCs2019212    LPCs2020$55 $$(2)
Forward MBS tradesForward MBS trades20194,932  30   Forward MBS trades202010,119 50 37 
Eurodollar futuresEurodollar futures2019-202112  —  —  Eurodollar futures2020-2021
Total derivative financial instruments - liabilitiesTotal derivative financial instruments - liabilities$5,160  $31  $ Total derivative financial instruments - liabilities$10,179 $50 $35 

The Company held $2 and $61in collateral deposits on derivative instruments as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively, which are recorded in other assets in the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets. The Company does not offset fair value amounts recognized for derivative instruments with amounts collected or deposited on derivative instruments in the condensed consolidated balance sheets.


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9. Indebtedness

Notes PayableAdvance and Warehouse Facilities
June 30, 2020December 31, 2019
Advance FacilitiesInterest RateMaturity DateCollateralCapacity AmountOutstandingCollateral PledgedOutstandingCollateral pledged
$875 advance facility(1)
CP+2.5% to 6.5%April 2021Servicing advance receivables$875  $193  $220  $37  $88  
$425 advance facility(2)
LIBOR+2.8% to 6.5%October 2021Servicing advance receivables425  211  273  224  285  
$250 advance facility(3)
LIBOR+1.5% to 2.6%December 2020Servicing advance receivables250  —  —  98  167  
$200 advance facilityLIBOR+2.5%January 2021Servicing advance receivables200  76  106  63  125  
Advance facilities principal amount480  $599  422  $665  
Unamortized debt issuance costs(5) —  
Advance facilities, net$475  $422  
June 30, 2021December 31, 2020
Interest RateMaturity DateCollateralCapacity AmountOutstandingCollateral PledgedOutstandingCollateral Pledged
Advance Facilities
$875 advance facilityCP+2.0% to 6.5%January 2022Servicing advance receivables$875 $143 $168 $168 $195 
$640 advance facility(1)
LIBOR+3.9%August 2022Servicing advance receivables640 201 264 235 305 
$425 advance facilityLIBOR+1.7% to 6.5%October 2021Servicing advance receivables425 167 219 192 246 
$100 advance facilityLIBOR+2.5%January 2022Servicing advance receivables100 66 69 74 98 
Advance facilities principal amount577 720 669 844 
Warehouse Facilities
$2,500 warehouse facility(2)
LIBOR+1.6% to 1.9%October 2021Mortgage loans or MBS2,500 1,374 1,424 1,003 1,037 
$2,000 warehouse facility(3)
LIBOR+1.5% to 1.8%February 2023Mortgage loans or MBS2,000 1,968 2,124 339 392 
$1,500 warehouse facilityLIBOR+1.5%June 2022Mortgage loans or MBS1,500 607 584 1,081 1,028 
$1,350 warehouse facility(4)(5)
LIBOR+1.8% to 3.9%September 2022Mortgage loans or MBS1,350 1,018 1,065 951 977 
$1,200 warehouse facility(5)
LIBOR+1.8% to 3.0%November 2021Mortgage loans or MBS1,200 293 303 586 607 
$750 warehouse facilityLIBOR+1.8% to 2.3%August 2021Mortgage loans or MBS750 400 412 477 492 
$750 warehouse facilityLIBOR+1.7% to 2.8%October 2021Mortgage loans or MBS750 303 313 562 574 
$600 warehouse facility(5)
LIBOR+2.5%February 2022Mortgage loans or MBS600 77 78 
$500 warehouse facilityLIBOR+1.5% to 3.0%June 2023Mortgage loans or MBS500 0 0 
$500 warehouse facility(5)
LIBOR+1.5% to 4.0%June 2022Mortgage loans or MBS500 146 145 
$300 warehouse facilityLIBOR+1.4%January 2022Mortgage loans or MBS300 93 94 163 164 
$200 warehouse facilityLIBOR+1.8%August 2021Mortgage loans or MBS200 180 184 131 134 
$50 warehouse facilityLIBOR+1.8% to 4.8%April 2022Mortgage loans or MBS50 11 15 37 42 
$30 warehouse facility(5)(6)
LIBOR+3.3%January 2022Mortgage loans or MBS30 0 0 
Warehouse facilities principal amount6,470 6,741 5,330 5,447 
MSR Facilities
$260 warehouse facility(1)
LIBOR+3.9%August 2022MSR260260865260668
$200 warehouse facilityLIBOR+3.5%August 2021MSR20005170247
$150 warehouse facility(4)
LIBOR+3.8%September 2022MSR15004530228
$50 warehouse facilityLIBOR+3.3%November 2022MSR5010721074
MSR facilities principal amount2701,9072701,217
Advance, warehouse and MSR facilities principal amount7,317 $9,3686,269 $7,508 
Unamortized debt issuance costs(7)(11)
Advance and warehouse facilities, net$7,310$6,258
Pledged Collateral for warehouse and MSR facilities:
Mortgage loans held for sale$6,470 $6,741 $5,330 $5,447 
MSR270 1,907 270 1,217 

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(1)Total capacity for this facility is $900, of which $640 is internally allocated for advance financing and $260 is internally allocated for MSR financing; capacity is fully fungible and is not restricted by these allocations.
(2)The capacity amount for this advancewarehouse facility increased from $125$1,500 to $875$2,500 in April 2020.2021.
(2)(3)The capacity amount for this advancewarehouse facility subsequently increased from $325$2,000 to $425$4,000 in April 2020.
(3)This advance facility was terminated and transferred to another advance facility in April 2020.July 2021.

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June 30, 2020December 31, 2019
Warehouse FacilitiesInterest RateMaturity DateCollateralCapacity AmountOutstandingCollateral pledgedOutstandingCollateral pledged
$1,500 warehouse facilityLIBOR+1.7%June 2021Mortgage loans or MBS$1,500  $669  $637  $759  $733  
$1,200 warehouse facilityLIBOR+1.5% to 3.0%November 2020Mortgage loans or MBS1,200  568  606  683  724  
$800 warehouse facility(1)
LIBOR+2.1% to 3.8%April 2021Mortgage loans or MBS800  642  700  589  656  
$750 warehouse facilityLIBOR+1.4% to 2.8%September 2020Mortgage loans or MBS750  572  583  411  425  
$700 warehouse facilityLIBOR+1.3% to 2.2%November 2020Mortgage loans or MBS700  624  644  469  488  
$600 warehouse facilityLIBOR+2.2%February 2021Mortgage loans or MBS600  233  278  174  202  
$500 warehouse facilityLIBOR+2.5% to 4.0%May 2021Mortgage loans or MBS500  —   336  349  
$250 warehouse facility(2)
LIBOR+1.4% to 2.3%September 2020Mortgage loans or MBS250  —  —  762  783  
$200 warehouse facilityLIBOR+1.4%January 2021Mortgage loans or MBS200  175  175  136  136  
$200 warehouse facilityLIBOR+2.5%May 2021Mortgage loans or MBS200  50  74  54  78  
$200 warehouse facilityLIBOR+1.8%April 2021Mortgage loans or MBS200  19  19  27  27  
$200 warehouse facilityLIBOR+1.3%October 2020Mortgage loans or MBS200  —  —  —  —  
$50 warehouse facilityLIBOR+1.8% to 4.8%April 2021Mortgage loans or MBS50  31  36  11  15  
$40 warehouse facilityLIBOR+3.3%September 2020Mortgage loans or MBS40      
Warehouse facilities principal amount3,587  3,757  4,416  4,622  
MSR Facility
$450 warehouse facility(3)
LIBOR+5.1%May 2021MSR450  300  628  150  945  
$400 warehouse facilityLIBOR+2.3%December 2020MSR400  75  176  —  200  
$150 warehouse facility(1)
LIBOR+3.8%April 2021MSR150  40  117  —  130  
$50 warehouse facilityLIBOR+2.8%August 2020MSR50  30  87  10  84  
MSR facilities principal amount445  1,008  160  1,359  
Warehouse and MSR facilities principal amount4,032  $4,765  4,576  $5,981  
Unamortized debt issuance costs(1) (1) 
Warehouse facilities, net$4,031  $4,575  
Pledged Collateral:
Mortgage loans held for sale$2,963  $3,016  $3,826  $3,931  
Reverse mortgage interests624  741  590  691  
MSR445  1,008  160  1,359  

(1)Total capacity amount for this facility is $800 $1,500, of which $150 is a sublimit for MSR financing.
(2)(5)The outstanding and collateral pledged amounts excluded balances related to reverse mortgage interests, which are included in liabilities of discontinued operations. Refer to Note 2, Discontinued Operations for further details on liabilities of discontinued operations.
(6)The capacity amount for this warehouse facility decreased from $1,000from $40 to $250$30 in May 2020.
(3)The capacity amount for this MSR facility increased from $400 to $450 in May 2020.2021.

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Unsecured Senior Notes
Unsecured senior notes consist of the following:
Unsecured senior notesJune 30, 2020December 31, 2019
$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, 6.000% interest rate payable semi-annually, due January 2027(1)
600  —  
$600 face value, 6.500% interest rate payable semi-annually, due July 2021(2)
—  492  
$300 face value, 6.500% interest rate payable semi-annually, due June 2022(2)
—  206  
Unsecured senior notes principal amount2,300  2,398  
Unamortized debt issuance costs, premium and discount(39) (32) 
Unsecured senior notes, net$2,261  $2,366  

(1)On January 16, 2020, the Company completed an offering of $600 aggregate principal amount of 6.000% Senior Notes due 2027 (the “2027 Notes”).
(2)This note was redeemed in full on February 15, 2020 using the net proceeds of the 2027 Notes offering, together with cash on hand.

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. 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.
Unsecured Senior NotesJune 30, 2021December 31, 2020
$850 face value, 5.500% interest rate payable semi-annually, due August 2028$850 $850 
$650 face value, 5.125% interest rate payable semi-annually, due December 2030650 650 
$600 face value, 6.000% interest rate payable semi-annually, due January 2027600 600 
Unsecured senior notes principal amount2,100 2,100 
Unamortized debt issuance costs(25)(26)
Unsecured senior notes, net$2,075 $2,074 

The indentures provide that on or before certain fixed dates, the Company may redeem up to 40% 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. 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. NaNNo notes were repurchased or redeemed during thethe six months ended June 30, 2021 and three months ended June 30, 2020. During the six months ended June 30, 2020, the Company repaid $100 in principal of outstanding notes. Additionally, the Companynotes, and redeemed $598 in principal of outstanding notes, during the six months ended June 30, 2020, resulting in a gain of $1. No notes were repurchased or redeemed during the three and six months ended June 30, 2019.

As of June 30, 2020,2021, the expected maturities of the Company’s unsecured senior notes based on contractual maturities are as follows:
Year Ending December 31,Amount
2020$—  
2021—  
2022—  
2023950  
2024—  
Thereafter1,350  
Total unsecured senior notes principal amount$2,300  
Year Ending December 31,Amount
2021 through 2025$0
Thereafter2,100
Total unsecured senior notes principal amount$2,100

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Other Nonrecourse Debt
Other nonrecourse debt consists of the following:
June 30, 2020December 31, 2019
Other nonrecourse debtIssue DateMaturity DateClass of NoteCollateral AmountOutstandingOutstanding
Participating interest financing(1)
$—  $3,875  $4,284  
Securitization of nonperforming HECM loans
Trust 2019-2November 2019November 2029A, M1, M2, M3, M4, M5287  274  333  
Trust 2019-1June 2019June 2029A, M1, M2, M3, M4, M5264  244  302  
Trust 2018-3November 2018November 2028A, M1, M2, M3, M4, M5200  179  209  
Trust 2018-2July 2018July 2028A, M1, M2, M3, M4, M5149  127�� 148  
Other nonrecourse debt principal amount4,699  5,276  
Unamortized debt issuance costs, premium and discount 10  
Other nonrecourse debt, net$4,707  $5,286  

(1)Amounts represent the Company’s participating interest in GNMA HMBS securitized portfolios.

Participating Interest Financing
Participating interest financing represents the obligation of HMBS pools to third-party security holders. The Company issues HMBS in connection with the securitization of borrower draws and accrues 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”) 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 0.6% to 5.6%.

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 2.3% to 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 three years. The Company may re-securitize the previously called loans from earlier HECM securitizations to achieve a lower cost of funds.

Financial Covenants
The Company’s credit facilities contain various financial covenants which primarily relate to required tangible net worth amounts, liquidity reserves, leverage requirements, and profitability requirements, which are measured at the Company’s operating subsidiary, Nationstar Mortgage LLC. The Company was in compliance with its required financial covenants as of June 30, 2020.2021.


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10. Payables and Other Liabilities

Payables and other liabilities consist of the following:
Payables and other liabilitiesJune 30, 2020December 31, 2019
Loans subject to repurchase right from Ginnie Mae$1,171  $560  
Payables to servicing and subservicing investors345  423  
Payable to GSEs and securitized trusts129  182  
Operating lease liabilities121  135  
Derivative financial instruments50  15  
Other liabilities644  701  
Total payables and other liabilities$2,460  $2,016  

Loans Subject to Repurchase Right from Ginnie Mae
See Note 7, Other Assets, for a description of assets and liabilities related to loans subject to repurchase right from Ginnie Mae. Loans subject to repurchase from Ginnie Mae as of June 30, 2020 include $818 loans in forbearance related to the CARES Act whereby no payments have been received from borrowers for greater than 90 days.

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.

Derivative Financial Instruments
See Note 8, Derivative Financial Instruments, for further details on derivative financial instruments.

Operating Lease Liabilities
Operating lease liabilities represent the Company’s obligation to make lease payments arising from a lease, measured on a discount basis.

Other Liabilities
Other liabilities primarily include accrued bonus and payroll, accrued interest, accrued legal expenses, payables to insurance carriers and insurance cancellation reserves, repurchase reserves, accounts payable and other accrued 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.

The following table sets forth the activities of the repurchase reserves:
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
Repurchase Reserves2020201920202019
Balance - beginning of period$29  $16  $25  $ 
Provisions   16  
Releases(4) (1) (5) (1) 
Balance - end of period$29  $23  $29  $23  

The provision for repurchases represents an estimate of losses to be incurred on the repurchase of loans or indemnification of purchaser’s losses related to forward loans. Certain sale contracts and GSE standards require 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 with respect to underwriting standards.

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 the mortgage loan crisis period prior to 2008. The Company believes its reserve balance as of June 30, 2020 is sufficient to cover loss exposure associated with repurchase contingencies.


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11. Securitizations and Financings

Variable Interest Entities (VIEs)
In the normal course of business, the Company enters into various types of on- and off-balance sheet transactions with special 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 Mortgage Advance Receivables Trust (NMART), (ii) Nationstar Agency Advance Financing Trust (NAAFT) and (iii) Nationstar Advance Agency Receivables Trust (NAART)certain advance facilities trusts should be consolidated as the Company is the primary beneficiary of each of these entities. Also, the Company consolidated 4 reverse mortgage SPEs as it is the primary beneficiary of each of these entities. These SPEs include the Nationstar HECM Loan Trusts.

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A summary of the assets and liabilities of the Company’s transactions with VIEs included in the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statementsbalance sheets is presented below:
June 30, 2020December 31, 2019
Consolidated transactions with VIEsTransfers
Accounted for as
Secured
Borrowings
Reverse Secured BorrowingsTransfers
Accounted for as
Secured
Borrowings
Reverse Secured Borrowings
Assets
Restricted cash$95  $27  $66  $42  
Reverse mortgage interests, net(1)
—  4,639  —  5,230  
Advances and other receivables, net492  —  540  —  
Total assets$587  $4,666  $606  $5,272  
Liabilities
Advance facilities(2)
$399  $—  $359  $—  
Payables and other liabilities    
Participating interest financing—  3,875  —  4,284  
HECM Securitizations (HMBS)
Trust 2019-2—  274  —  333  
Trust 2019-1—  244  —  302  
Trust 2018-3—  179  —  209  
Trust 2018-2—  127  —  148  
Total liabilities$400  $4,700  $360  $5,277  
June 30, 2021December 31, 2020
Consolidated Transactions with VIEsTransfers
Accounted for as
Secured
Borrowings
Transfers
Accounted for as
Secured
Borrowings
Assets
Restricted cash$44 $47 
Advances and other receivables, net387 441 
Total assets$431 $488 
Liabilities
Advance facilities(1)
$310 $358 
Payables and other liabilities0 
Total liabilities$310 $359 

(1)Amounts include net purchase discount of $59 and $46 as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.
(2)Amounts 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 Payableadvance facilities in Note 9, 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:
Unconsolidated securitization trustsJune 30, 2020December 31, 2019
Unconsolidated Securitization TrustsUnconsolidated Securitization TrustsJune 30, 2021December 31, 2020
Total collateral balances - UPBTotal collateral balances - UPB$1,422  $1,503  Total collateral balances - UPB$1,230 $1,326 
Total certificate balancesTotal certificate balances$1,421  $1,512  Total certificate balances$1,229 $1,329 

The Company has not retained any variable interests in the unconsolidated securitization trusts that were outstanding as of June 30, 20202021 and December 31, 2019 and therefore2020. Therefore, it does not have a significant maximum exposure to loss related to these unconsolidated VIEs.

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A summary of mortgage loans transferred by the Company to unconsolidated securitization trusts that are 60 days or more past due are presented below:
Principal Amount of Transferred Loans 60 Days or More Past DuePrincipal Amount of Transferred Loans 60 Days or More Past DueJune 30, 2020December 31, 2019Principal Amount of Transferred Loans 60 Days or More Past DueJune 30, 2021December 31, 2020
Unconsolidated securitization trustsUnconsolidated securitization trusts$239  $193  Unconsolidated securitization trusts$141 $154 


12.11. 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.On March 26, 2021, the Company repurchased 3,700 thousand shares of its common stock from affiliates of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P., a related party of the Company, for a total cost of $119 or $32.25 per share.

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The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net income (loss) per common share (amounts in millions, except per share amounts):
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
Computation of earnings per share2020201920202019
Computation of Earnings Per ShareComputation of Earnings Per Share2021202020212020
Net income (loss) from continuing operationsNet income (loss) from continuing operations$427 $77 $986 $(82)
Less: Net loss attributable to non-controlling interestsLess: Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests0 0 (3)
Less: Undistributed earnings from continuing operations attributable to participating stockholdersLess: Undistributed earnings from continuing operations attributable to participating stockholders4 9 
Net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Mr. Cooper common stockholdersNet income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Mr. Cooper common stockholders$423 $76 $977 $(79)
Net income (loss) from discontinued operationsNet income (loss) from discontinued operations$12 $(4)$14 $(16)
Less: Undistributed earnings from discontinued operations attributable to participating stockholdersLess: Undistributed earnings from discontinued operations attributable to participating stockholders0 0 
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to Mr. Cooper common stockholdersNet income (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to Mr. Cooper common stockholders$12 $(4)$14 $(16)
Net income (loss)Net income (loss)$439 $73 $1,000 $(98)
Less: Net loss attributable to non-controlling interestsLess: Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests0 0 (3)
Net income (loss) attributable to Mr. CooperNet income (loss) attributable to Mr. Cooper$73  $(87) $(95) $(273) Net income (loss) attributable to Mr. Cooper439 73 1,000 (95)
Less: Undistributed earnings attributable to participating stockholdersLess: Undistributed earnings attributable to participating stockholders —  —  —  Less: Undistributed earnings attributable to participating stockholders4 9 
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholdersNet income (loss) attributable to common stockholders$72  $(87) $(95) $(273) Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders$435 $72 $991 $(95)
Net income (loss) per common share attributable to Mr. Cooper:
Earnings from continuing operations per common share attributable to Mr. Cooper:Earnings from continuing operations per common share attributable to Mr. Cooper:
BasicBasic$4.91 $0.82 $11.13 $(0.86)
DilutedDiluted$4.72 $0.81 $10.65 $(0.86)
Earnings from discontinued operations per common share attributable to Mr. Cooper:Earnings from discontinued operations per common share attributable to Mr. Cooper:
BasicBasic$0.14 $(0.04)$0.16 $(0.18)
DilutedDiluted$0.13 $(0.04)$0.15 $(0.18)
Earnings per common share attributable to Mr. Cooper:Earnings per common share attributable to Mr. Cooper:
BasicBasic$0.78  $(0.96) $(1.04) $(3.00) Basic$5.05 $0.78 $11.29 $(1.04)
DilutedDiluted$0.77  $(0.96) $(1.04) $(3.00) Diluted$4.85 $0.77 $10.80 $(1.04)
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding (in thousands):Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding (in thousands):Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding (in thousands):
BasicBasic91,997  91,054  91,691  90,978  Basic86,142 91,997 87,791 91,691 
Dilutive effect of stock awards(1)
Dilutive effect of stock awards(1)
176  —  —  —  
Dilutive effect of stock awards(1)
2,664 176 3,123 
Dilutive effect of participating securities(1)
Dilutive effect of participating securities(1)
839  —  —  —  
Dilutive effect of participating securities(1)
839 839 839 
DilutedDiluted93,012  91,054  91,691  90,978  Diluted89,645 93,012 91,753 91,691 

(1)For periods with net loss, the Company excluded potential common shares from the computation of diluted EPS because inclusion would be antidilutive.


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12. Income Taxes

The following table sets forthFor the computation ofthree and six months ended June 30, 2021, the effective tax rate:
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2020201920202019
Income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit)$110  $(117) $(129) $(350) 
Income tax expense (benefit)$37  $(29) $(31) $(76) 
Effective tax rate(1)
33.4 %24.6 %24.1 %21.7 %

(1)Effectiverate was 24.8% and 23.7%, respectively, which differed from the statutory federal rate of 21% primarily due to state income taxes and nondeductible executive compensation. The effective tax rate is calculated using whole numbers.
decreased during the six months ended June 30,


2021 compared to the same period in 2020, primarily due to quarterly discrete tax items related to the completion of the Title Transaction and excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation.

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, the effective tax rate was 33.0% and 24.2%, respectively, which differed from the statutory federal rate of 21% primarily due to state income taxes as well as unfavorable permanent differences including executive compensation disallowed under Internal Revenue Code Section 162(m). The effective tax rate increased in the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, as compared to the same periods in 2019, primarily attributable to the increased relative unfavorable tax impacts of the permanent differences on the annual effective rate.

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, the effective tax rate differed from the statutory federal rate of 21% primarily due to permanent differences including executive compensation disallowed under Internal Revenue Code Section 162(m) and nondeductible meals and entertainment expenses, as well as other recurring items such as the state tax benefit.executive compensation.


14.13. 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 describesThere have been no significant changes to the methodsvaluation techniques and assumptionsinputs used by the Company in estimating fair values:

Cashvalues of Level 2 and Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash (Level 1) – The carrying amount reportedLevel 3 assets and liabilities as disclosed in the consolidated balance sheets approximates fair value.

Mortgage Loans HeldCompany’s Annual Reports on Form 10-K 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 MBS. Additionally,year ended December 31, 2020, with 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 attributesexception 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, (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 6, Mortgage Loans Held for Sale, for more information.following:

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,a discounted cash flow model which incorporates prepayment speeds, delinquencies, discount rate, ancillary revenues, float earnings and other assumptions (including costs to service, recapture rates and forbearance rates), with the key assumptions being mortgage prepayment speeds, discount rates, ancillary revenues, earningsand cost to service. In the second quarter of 2021, the Company refined its estimate of the fair value of forward MSRs by incorporating an estimate of future cash flows from loans that are expected to be recaptured. The estimate of future cash flows related to recapture is consistent with recent pricing observed from various market participants, including the Company’s independent third-party valuation firms As a result of considering the recapture rate, the Company adjusted its discount rate assumption in order to ensure that the fair value of forward MSRs remains consistent with current market participant pricing and is reflective of an exit price. The estimated fair value was also corroborated with valuations provided by independent third parties. The net impact on escrowthe overall forward MSRs fair value was not significant during the three and costs to service.six months ended June 30, 2021. 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 3, Mortgage Servicing Rights and Related Liabilities, for more information.

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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. See Note 4, Advances and Other Receivables, Net for more information.

Reverse Mortgage Interests, Net (Level 3) – The Company’s reverse mortgage interests are primarily comprisedTable of HECM loans that are insured by FHA and guaranteed by Ginnie Mae upon securitization. Quarterly, the Company estimates fair value using discounted cash flows, obtained from a third-party and supplemented with historical loss experience on similar assets, with the discount rate approximating that of similar financial instruments, as observed from recent trades with 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 Company determined fair value for all loans based on the applicable tranches established during the Merger valuation. Tranches are segregated based on participation percentages, original loan status as of the Merger date, and interest rate types, and loan status (active vs inactive). Prices are also influenced from both internal models and other observable inputs, including applicable forward interest rate curves. Additionally, historical loss factors are considered within the overall valuation. Because of the unobservable nature of the valuation inputs, the Company classifies these valuations as Level 3 in the fair value disclosures. See Note 5, Reverse Mortgage Interests, Net for more information.

Derivative Financial Instruments (Level 3 and 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. Derivative instruments utilized by the Company primarily include IRLCs, LPCs, forward MBS trades, Eurodollar and Treasury futures and interest rate swap agreements.

During the three months ended June 30, 2020, the Company changed the fair value classification of its IRLCs and LPCs derivatives from Level 2 to Level 3. IRLCs and LPCs are carried at fair value primarily based on secondary market prices for underlying mortgage loans, which is observable data, with adjustments made to such observable data for the inherent value of servicing, which is an unobservable input. The fair value is also subject to adjustments for the estimated pull-through rate. The impact of the unobservable input to the overall valuation of IRLCs and LPCs was previously much less significant, resulting in a classification of Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy as of December 31, 2019. During the three months ended June 30,2020, market interest rates continued to decline and fell to record lows, which drove an increase in the volume of the Company’s IRLCs and LPCs and increased the impact of the unobservable input on the overall valuation of IRLCs and LPCs. Such increased impact of the unobservable input on the overall valuation resulted in a classification of Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy as of June 30, 2020.

For other derivatives, they 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, the Company classifies these contracts as Level 2 in the fair value disclosure.

Derivative financial instruments are recorded in other assets and payables and other liabilities within the consolidated balance sheets. See Note 9, Derivative Financial Instruments, 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 at amortized cost on the consolidated balance sheets approximates fair value. See Note 9, 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 9, 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. Excess spread financing is recorded in MSR related liabilities within the consolidated balance sheets. See Note 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. Mortgage servicing rights financing liability is recorded in MSR related liabilities within the consolidated balance sheets. See Note 3, Mortgage Servicing Rights and Related Liabilities, for more information.

Participating Interest Financing (Level 3) – 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. Participating interest financing is recorded in other nonrecourse debt within the consolidated balance sheets. See Note 5, Reverse Mortgage Interests, Net, and Note 9, 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. HECM securitizations are recorded at amortized cost in other nonrecourse debt within the consolidated balance sheets. See Note 9, Indebtedness, for more information.

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The following tables present the estimated carrying amount and fair value of the Company’s financial instruments and other assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
June 30, 2020 June 30, 2021
 Recurring Fair Value Measurements  Recurring Fair Value Measurements
Fair value - Recurring basisTotal Fair ValueLevel 1Level 2Level 3
Fair Value - Recurring BasisFair Value - Recurring BasisTotal Fair ValueLevel 1Level 2Level 3
AssetsAssetsAssets
Mortgage loans held for saleMortgage loans held for sale$3,179  $—  $3,179  $—  Mortgage loans held for sale$6,961 $0 $6,961 $0 
Forward mortgage servicing rightsForward mortgage servicing rights2,757  —  —  2,757  Forward mortgage servicing rights3,307 0 0 3,307 
Derivative financial instrumentsDerivative financial instrumentsDerivative financial instruments
IRLCsIRLCs370  —  —  370  IRLCs204 0 0 204 
LPCsLPCs10 0 0 10 
Forward MBS tradesForward MBS trades —   —  Forward MBS trades27 0 27 0 
LPCs18  —  —  18  
Total assets$6,327  $—  $3,182  $3,145  
LiabilitiesLiabilitiesLiabilities
Derivative financial instrumentsDerivative financial instrumentsDerivative financial instruments
LPCsLPCs1 0 0 1 
Forward MBS tradesForward MBS trades$50  $—  $50  $—  Forward MBS trades25 0 25 0 
Mortgage servicing rights financingMortgage servicing rights financing49  —  —  49  Mortgage servicing rights financing21 0 0 21 
Excess spread financingExcess spread financing1,124  —  —  1,124  Excess spread financing867 0 0 867 
Total liabilities$1,223  $—  $50  $1,173  

December 31, 2019 December 31, 2020
 Recurring Fair Value Measurements  Recurring Fair Value Measurements
Fair value - Recurring basisTotal Fair ValueLevel 1Level 2Level 3
Fair Value - Recurring BasisFair Value - Recurring BasisTotal Fair ValueLevel 1Level 2Level 3
AssetsAssetsAssets
Mortgage loans held for saleMortgage loans held for sale$4,077  $—  $4,077  $—  Mortgage loans held for sale$5,720 $$5,720 $
Forward mortgage servicing rightsForward mortgage servicing rights3,496  —  —  3,496  Forward mortgage servicing rights2,703 2,703 
Derivative financial instrumentsDerivative financial instrumentsDerivative financial instruments
IRLCsIRLCs135  —  135  —  IRLCs414 414 
LPCsLPCs38 38 
Forward MBS tradesForward MBS trades —   —  Forward MBS trades37 37 
LPCs12  —  12  —  
Total assets$7,727  $—  $4,231  $3,496  
LiabilitiesLiabilitiesLiabilities
Derivative financial instrumentsDerivative financial instrumentsDerivative financial instruments
LPCsLPCs
Forward MBS tradesForward MBS trades$12  $—  $12  $—  Forward MBS trades156 156 
LPCs —   —  
Mortgage servicing rights financingMortgage servicing rights financing37  —  —  37  Mortgage servicing rights financing33 33 
Excess spread financingExcess spread financing1,311  —  —  1,311  Excess spread financing934 934 
Total liabilities$1,363  $—  $15  $1,348  

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The tables below present a reconciliation for all of the Company’s Level 3 assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
Six Months Ended June 30, 2020Six Months Ended June 30, 2021
AssetsLiabilities AssetsLiabilities
Fair value - Level 3 assets and liabilitiesForward mortgage servicing rightsIRLCsExcess spread financingMortgage servicing rights financing
Fair Value - Level 3 Assets and LiabilitiesFair Value - Level 3 Assets and LiabilitiesForward mortgage servicing rightsIRLCsLPCsExcess spread financingMortgage servicing rights financing
Balance - beginning of periodBalance - beginning of period$3,496  $135  $1,311  $37  Balance - beginning of period$2,703 $414 $38 $934 $33 
Total gains or losses included in earnings(1,012) 235  (101) 12  
Changes in fair value included in earningsChanges in fair value included in earnings(190)(210)(28)14 (12)
Other changesOther changes34 0 0 0 0 
Purchases, issuances, sales, repayments and settlementsPurchases, issuances, sales, repayments and settlementsPurchases, issuances, sales, repayments and settlements
PurchasesPurchases24  —  —  —  Purchases218 0 0 0 0 
IssuancesIssuances249  —  24  —  Issuances554 0 0 0 0 
SalesSales(12)0 0 0 
Settlements and repaymentsSettlements and repayments—  —  (110) —  Settlements and repayments0 (81)0 
Balance - end of periodBalance - end of period$2,757  $370  $1,124  $49  Balance - end of period$3,307 $204 $10 $867 $21 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2019
 AssetsLiabilities
Fair value - Level 3 assets and liabilitiesForward mortgage servicing rightsExcess spread financingMortgage servicing rights financing
Balance - beginning of period$3,665  $1,184  $32  
Total gains or losses included in earnings(724) (74) 11  
Purchases, issuances, sales, repayments and settlements
Purchases689  —  —  
Issuances169  438  —  
Sales(294) —  —  
Settlements and repayments—  (119) —  
Balance - end of period$3,505  $1,429  $43  

As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Company had 0 mortgage loans held for investment as the related portfolio was sold in September 2019. During the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Company had an immaterial change in mortgage loans held for investment.

As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Company had LPCs assets of $18 and $12, respectively. The Company had less than $1 LPCs liabilities as of June 30, 2020 and LPCs liabilities of $3 as of December 31, 2019. During the six months ended June 30, 2020, the Company had an immaterial change in LPCs assets and liabilities.
Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
 AssetsLiabilities
Fair Value - Level 3 Assets and LiabilitiesForward mortgage servicing rightsIRLCsExcess spread financingMortgage servicing rights financing
Balance - beginning of period$3,496 $135 $1,311 $37 
Changes in fair value included in earnings(1,055)235 (101)12 
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Purchases, issuances, sales, repayments and settlements
Purchases24 
Issuances249 24 
Settlements and repayments(110)
Balance - end of period$2,757 $370 $1,124 $49 

No transfers were made in or out of Level 3 fair value assets and liabilities for the Company forduring the six months ended June 30, 20202021 and 2019, with the exception of the change in classification for IRLCs of $370 and LPCs of $18 from Level 2 fair value assets to Level 3 fair value assets during the three months ended June 30, 2020.


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The tables below present the quantitative information for significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of Level 3 assets and liabilities:
June 30, 2021December 31, 2020
RangeWeighted AverageRangeWeighted Average
Level 3 InputsMinMaxMinMax
Forward MSR
Discount rate9.5 %13.8 %11.0 %8.2 %12.0 %9.4 %
Prepayment speed12.4 %18.8 %13.6 %14.2 %21.3 %15.4 %
Cost to service per loan(1)
$63 $223 $86 $66 $257 $98 
Average life(2)
5.5 years5.0 years
IRLCs
Value of servicing (basis points per loan)(0.7)2.3 1.4 (1.0)2.2 1.2 
Excess spread financing
Discount rate9.5 %13.8 %11.2 %9.9 %15.7 %12.2 %
Prepayment speed12.6 %15.3 %13.5 %13.9 %15.0 %14.4 %
Recapture rate13.7 %29.5 %21.3 %17.7 %24.2 %19.5 %
Average life(2)
5.4 years5.1 years
Mortgage servicing rights financing
Advance financing and counterparty fee rates5.3 %8.2 %6.9 %4.6 %8.5 %7.5 %
Annual advance recovery rates18.9 %22.7 %20.8 %18.3 %22.0 %19.9 %

(1)Presented in whole dollar amounts.
(2)Average life is included for informational purposes.

The tables below present a summary of the estimated carrying amount and fair value of the Company’s financial instruments:instruments not carried at fair value:
 June 30, 2020
 Carrying
Amount
Fair Value
Financial instrumentsLevel 1Level 2Level 3
Financial assets
Cash and cash equivalents$1,041  $1,041  $—  $—  
Restricted cash260  260  —  —  
Advances and other receivables, net668  —  —  668  
Reverse mortgage interests, net5,709  —  —  5,736  
Mortgage loans held for sale3,179  —  3,179  —  
Derivative financial instruments391  —   388  
Financial liabilities
Unsecured senior notes(1)
2,261  2,307  —  —  
Advance facilities(1)
475  —  475  —  
Warehouse facilities(1)
4,031  —  4,031  —  
Mortgage servicing rights financing liability49  —  —  49  
Excess spread financing1,124  —  —  1,124  
Derivative financial instruments50  —  50  —  
Participating interest financing(1)
3,886  —  —  3,857  
HECM Securitization (HMBS)(1)
Trust 2019-2272  —  —  272  
Trust 2019-1243  —  —  243  
Trust 2018-3179  —  —  179  
Trust 2018-2127  —  —  127  
 June 30, 2021
 Carrying
Amount
Fair Value
Financial InstrumentsLevel 1Level 2Level 3
Financial assets
Cash and cash equivalents$716 $716 $0 $0 
Restricted cash113 113 0 0 
Advances and other receivables, net837 0 0 837 
Loans subject to repurchase from Ginnie Mae4,057 0 4,057 0 
Financial liabilities
Unsecured senior notes, net2,075 2,117 0 0 
Advance and warehouse facilities, net7,310 0 7,317 0 
Liability for loans subject to repurchase from Ginnie Mae4,057 0 4,057 0 

(1)The amounts are presented net of unamortized debt issuance costs, premium and discount.
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December 31, 2019
Carrying
Amount
Fair Value
Financial instrumentsLevel 1Level 2Level 3
Financial assets
Cash and cash equivalents$329  $329  $—  $—  
Restricted cash283  283  —  —  
Advances and other receivables, net988  —  —  988  
Reverse mortgage interests, net6,279  —  —  6,318  
Mortgage loans held for sale4,077  —  4,077  —  
Derivative financial instruments153  —  153  —  
Financial liabilities
Unsecured senior notes(1)
2,366  2,505  —  —  
Advance facilities(1)
422  —  422  —  
Warehouse facilities(1)
4,575  —  4,575  —  
Mortgage servicing rights financing liability37  —  —  37  
Excess spread financing1,311  —  —  1,311  
Derivative financial instruments15  —  15  —  
Participating interest financing(1)
4,299  —  —  4,299  
HECM Securitization (HMBS)(1)
Trust 2019-2331  —  —  331  
Trust 2019-1300  —  —  300  
Trust 2018-3208  —  —  208  
Trust 2018-2148  —  —  148  

(1)The amounts are presented net of unamortized debt issuance costs, premium and discount.
December 31, 2020
Carrying
Amount
Fair Value
Financial InstrumentsLevel 1Level 2Level 3
Financial assets
Cash and cash equivalents$695 $695 $$
Restricted cash135 135 
Advances and other receivables, net940 940 
Loans subject to repurchase from Ginnie Mae6,159 6,159 
Financial liabilities
Unsecured senior notes, net2,074 2,208 
Advance and warehouse facilities, net6,258 6,269 
Liability for loans subject to repurchase from Ginnie Mae6,159 6,159 


15.14. Capital Requirements

Certain of the Company’s secondary market investors require minimum net worth (“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’s secondary market investors may utilize a range of remedies ranging from sanctions, suspension or ultimately termination of the Company’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. The Company’s various capital requirements related to its outstanding selling and servicing agreements are measured based on the Company’s operating subsidiary, Nationstar Mortgage LLC. As of June 30, 2020,2021, the Company was in compliance with its selling and servicing capital requirements.


16.15. Commitments and Contingencies

Litigation and Regulatory
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 related to matters that arise in connection with the conduct of the 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”), False Claims Act and Making Home Affordable loan modification programs.

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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.

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The Company’sCompany operates within highly regulated industries on a federal, state and local level. In the normal and ordinary course of its business, the Company is alsoroutinely subject to extensive examinations, investigations, subpoenas, inquiries 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 byincluding the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, (the “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 committee ofvarious State mortgage banking regulators and various State Attorneys General. These specific mattersGeneral, related to the Company’s residential loan servicing and origination practices, its financial reporting and other aspects of its businesses. Any 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’s business practices, and additional expenses and collateral costs. The Company is cooperating fully in these matters. Responding to these matters requires the Company to devote substantial resources, resulting in higher costs and lower net cash flows. Adverse results in any of these matters could further increase the Company’s operating expenses and reduce its revenues, require it to change business practices and limit its ability to grow and otherwise materially and adversely affect its business, reputation, financial condition orand results of operation.

In particular, as previously disclosed, the Company continues to progress towards resolution of certain legacy regulatory matters with (i) the CFPB, (ii) the multi-state committee of mortgage banking regulators and various State Attorneys General and (iii) the Executive Office of the United States Trustee, all of which involve examination findings in prior years for alleged violations of certain laws related to the Company’s business practices. The Company believes that it has reached a settlement in principle to resolve these matters with each of these parties. Accordingly, the Company has recorded an additional accrual during the three months ended June 30, 2020 in addition to amounts previously accrued and believes that it has fully accrued for these matters.

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 $12$8 and $27$21 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020,2021, respectively, and $21$12 and $32$27 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019,2020, respectively, was included in general and administrative expenses on the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations.

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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, managementManagement currently believes the aggregate range of reasonably possible loss is $2 to $18$17 in excessexcess of the accrued liability (if any) related to those matters as of June 30, 2020.2021. This estimated range of possible loss isis 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’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’s exposure and ultimate losses may be higher, possibly significantly so, than the amounts accrued or this aggregate amount.

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In the Company’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 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 condensed consolidated financial statements.

Other Loss Contingencies
As part of the Company’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 June 30, 2020,2021, 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.

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 8, Derivative Financial Instruments, for more information.

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The Company had certain reverse MSRs, reverse MSLs and reverse mortgage loans related to approximately $20,758 and $22,725In the second quarter of UPB in reverse mortgage loans as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. As a servicer for these reverse mortgage loans, among other things,2021, the Company is obligated to fund borrowers’ draws to the loan customers as required in accordance with the loan agreement. As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Company’s maximum unfunded advance obligation to fund borrower draws related to these reverse MSRs and loans was approximately $2,408 and $2,617, respectively. Upon funding any portion of these draws,entered into an agreement, under which the Company expects to securitize and sell the advancescommitted a total of $83 over a period of 5 years in transactions that will be accountedexchange for as secured borrowings.cloud platform service.


17. Business16. Segment ReportingInformation

The Company’s segments are based upon the Company’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-allocated corporate expenses include the administrative costs of executive management and other corporate functions that are not directly attributable to Company’s operating segments. Revenues generated on inter-segment services performed are valued based on similar services provided to external parties.

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On June 30, 2021, the Company closed the previously announced sale of title business to Blend Labs. Pursuant to the Stock Purchase Agreement, all cash generated, subject to certain adjustments, between March 13, 2021 and the closing date of the Title Transaction, were held for the benefit of Blend Labs. The title business was reported in the Company’s Xome segment. See Note 1, Nature of Business and Basis of Presentation for further details. The Company recorded a $487 gain in the second quarter of 2020,2021 upon closing of the transaction. The gain was included in other income, net in the condensed statements of operations and reported under the Xome segment.

On July 1, 2021, the Company updatedentered into a definitive agreement for the sale of its presentation of segment assetsreverse servicing portfolio, operating under the Champion Mortgage brand, to be aligned with a changeMortgage Assets Management, LLC and its affiliates. The reverse servicing operation was previously reported in the reporting package provided toCompany’s Servicing segment. The reverse servicing operation is presented as discontinued operations in Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements for all periods presented and as such is not included in the Chief Operating Decision Maker. The presentation change had no impact on the segments' operations. Assets allocated tocontinuing operations of the Servicing segment include MSRs; advancessegment. Refer to Note 2, Discontinued Operations for further details. As of June 30, 2021 and other receivables, except for co-issue MSR holdback; Servicing related mortgage loans held for sale;December 31, 2020, total assets of discontinued operations was $4,935 and other assets including property, plant and equipment, lease-related assets, prepaid assets, and goodwill. Assets allocated to Originations segment include co-issue MSR holdback in advances and other receivables; Originations related mortgage loans held for sale; derivative assets; and other assets including property, plant and equipment, lease-related assets, prepaid assets, and goodwill. Assets allocated to the Xome segment include cash and cash equivalents; tax-related assets; receivables; and other assets including property, plant and equipment, lease-related assets, prepaid assets, goodwill, and other intangible assets. All assets that are not specifically identified or allocated to a reporting segment are reported as part of Corporate/Other segment, and include cash and cash equivalents; tax-related assets; and intangibles assets excluding goodwill and assets allocated to Xome. Eliminations are also included in Corporate/Other segment. Prior year financial information has been adjusted retrospectively to reflect the updated presentation.$5,347, respectively.

The following tables present financial information by segment:
Three Months Ended June 30, 2020 Three Months Ended June 30, 2021
Financial information by segmentServicingOriginationsXomeCorporate/OtherConsolidated
Financial Information by SegmentFinancial Information by SegmentServicingOriginationsXomeCorporate/OtherConsolidated
RevenuesRevenuesRevenues
Service related, netService related, net$(114) $21  $106  $(1) $12  Service related, net$(92)$45 $39 $0 $(8)
Net gain on mortgage loans held for saleNet gain on mortgage loans held for sale45  573  —  —  618  Net gain on mortgage loans held for sale197 385 0 0 582 
Total revenuesTotal revenues(69) 594  106  (1) 630  Total revenues105 430 39 0 574 
Total expensesTotal expenses122  167  95  35  419  Total expenses121 226 45 33 425 
Interest incomeInterest income57  19  —  —  76  Interest income25 26 0 0 51 
Interest expenseInterest expense(117) (13) —  (47) (177) Interest expense(65)(23)0 (31)(119)
Other income (expenses), net—  —   (1) —  
Other income, netOther income, net0 0 486 0 486 
Total other (expenses) income, netTotal other (expenses) income, net(60)   (48) (101) Total other (expenses) income, net(40)3 486 (31)418 
(Loss) income before income tax (benefit) expense$(251) $433  $12  $(84) $110  
Depreciation and amortization for property and equipment and intangible assets$ $ $ $ $18  
(Loss) Income from continuing operations before income tax (benefit) expense(Loss) Income from continuing operations before income tax (benefit) expense$(56)$207 $480 $(64)$567 
Depreciation and amortization for property and equipment and intangible assets from continuing operationsDepreciation and amortization for property and equipment and intangible assets from continuing operations$7 $6 $3 $0 $16 
Total assetsTotal assets$10,736  $3,592  $135  $2,837  $17,300  Total assets$15,973 $4,582 $573 $2,180 $23,308 

Three Months Ended June 30, 2020
Financial Information by SegmentServicingOriginationsXomeCorporate/OtherConsolidated
Revenues
Service related, net$(126)$21 $106 $(1)$
Net gain on mortgage loans held for sale45 573 618 
Total revenues(81)594 106 (1)618 
Total expenses102 167 95 34 398 
Interest income19 22 
Interest expense(67)(13)(47)(127)
Other income (expense), net(1)
Total other (expenses) income, net(64)(48)(105)
(Loss) income from continuing operations before income tax (benefit) expense$(247)$433 $12 $(83)$115 
Depreciation and amortization for property and equipment and intangible assets from continuing operations$$$$$17 
Total assets$10,736 $3,592 $135 $2,837 $17,300 

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Three Months Ended June 30, 2019Six Months Ended June 30, 2021
Financial information by segmentFinancial information by segmentServicingOriginationsXomeCorporate/OtherConsolidatedFinancial information by segmentServicingOriginationsXomeCorporate/OtherConsolidated
RevenuesRevenuesRevenues
Service related, netService related, net$ $20  $108  $—  $137  Service related, net$349 $88 $135 $0 $572 
Net gain on mortgage loans held for saleNet gain on mortgage loans held for sale18  244  —  —  262  Net gain on mortgage loans held for sale324 937 0 0 1,261 
Total revenuesTotal revenues27  264  108  —  399  Total revenues673 1,025 135 0 1,833 
Total expensesTotal expenses189  145  101  57  492  Total expenses231 457 132 59 879 
Interest incomeInterest income136  23  —   162  Interest income48 49 0 0 97 
Interest expenseInterest expense(109) (25) —  (53) (187) Interest expense(136)(48)0 (61)(245)
Other income, netOther income, net—   —  —   Other income, net0 0 486 0 486 
Total other income (expenses), net27  (1) —  (50) (24) 
(Loss) income before income tax (benefit) expense$(135) $118  $ $(107) $(117) 
Depreciation and amortization for property and equipment and intangible assets$ $ $ $11  $24  
Total other (expenses) income, netTotal other (expenses) income, net(88)1 486 (61)338 
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income tax (benefit) expenseIncome (loss) from continuing operations before income tax (benefit) expense$354 $569 $489 $(120)$1,292 
Depreciation and amortization for property and equipment and intangible assets from continuing operationsDepreciation and amortization for property and equipment and intangible assets from continuing operations$12 $10 $6 $3 $31 
Total assetsTotal assets$12,906  $3,462  $112  $1,925  $18,405  Total assets$15,973 $4,582 $573 $2,180 $23,308 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
Financial information by segmentServicingOriginationsXomeCorporate/OtherConsolidated
Revenues
Service related, net$(294) $41  $212  $—  $(41) 
Net gain on mortgage loans held for sale79  870  —  —  949  
Total revenues(215) 911  212  —  908  
Total expenses271  333  191  68  863  
Interest income140  53  —   194  
Interest expense(230) (40) —  (99) (369) 
Other income (expense), net—  —   (1)  
Total other (expenses) income, net(90) 13   (99) (174) 
(Loss) income before income tax (benefit) expense$(576) $591  $23  $(167) $(129) 
Depreciation and amortization for property and equipment and intangible assets$ $ $ $16  $37  
Total assets$10,736  $3,592  $135  $2,837  $17,300  

Six Months Ended June 30, 2019
Financial information by segmentServicingOriginationsXomeCorporate/OtherConsolidated
Revenues
Service related, net$(18) $35  $204  $—  $221  
Net gain on mortgage loans held for sale53  375  —  —  428  
Total revenues35  410  204  —  649  
Total expenses384  249  200  102  935  
Interest income251  40  —   296  
Interest expense(223) (43) —  (110) (376) 
Other income, net—   11  —  16  
Total other income (expenses), net28   11  (105) (64) 
(Loss) income before income tax (benefit) expense$(321) $163  $15  $(207) $(350) 
Depreciation and amortization for property and equipment and intangible assets$ $ $ $21  $45  
Total assets$12,906  $3,462  $112  $1,925  $18,405  


Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
Financial information by segmentServicingOriginationsXomeCorporate/OtherConsolidated
Revenues
Service related, net$(320)$41 $212 $$(67)
Net gain on mortgage loans held for sale79 870 949 
Total revenues(241)911 212 882 
Total expenses231 333 191 67 822 
Interest income43 53 97 
Interest expense(127)(40)(99)(266)
Other income (expense), net(1)
Total other (expenses) income, net(84)13 (99)(168)
(Loss) income from continuing operations before income tax expense (benefit)$(556)$591 $23 $(166)$(108)
Depreciation and amortization for property and equipment and intangible assets from continuing operations$$$$15 $36 
Total assets$10,736 $3,592 $135 $2,837 $17,300 
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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, including the projected impact of COVID-19 on our business, financial performance and operating results. 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:

the severityeconomic, financial and duration ofpublic health disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic; the pandemic’s impact on the U.S. and global economies;pandemic and federal, state and local governmental responses to the pandemicpandemic;
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 our previous acquisitions;
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 Risk FactorFactors and 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, 20192020 for further information on these and other risk factors affecting us.

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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 condensed consolidated financial statements and in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.2020. 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.

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

We have provided a glossary of terms, which defines certain industry-specific and other terms that are used herein, at the end of the MD&A section.

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 20062009 to $596$654 billion as of June 30, 2020.2021. 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 website is not, and should not be deemed to be, a part of this report.

Our strategy is to position the Company for sustainable long-term growth, drive improved efficiency and profitability, and generate a return on tangible equity of 12% or higher. Key strategic priorities include the following:

Strengthen our balance sheet by reducing leverage, building capital and liquidity, and managing interest rate and creditother forms of risk;
Improve efficiency by driving continuous improvement in unit costs for Servicing and Originations and Xome,segments, as well as by taking corporate actions to eliminate costs throughout the organizationsorganization;
Grow our servicing portfolio to $1 trillion in UPB and strengthengrow our customer base in each of our segmentsby acquiring new customers and retaining existing customers;
Reinvent the customer experience by acting as the customer’s advocate and by harnessing technology to deliver user-friendly digital solutionssolutions;
Sustain the talent of our people and the culture of our organizationorganization; and
Maintain strong relationships with agencies, investors, regulators, and other counterparties and a strong reputation for compliance and customer service.

Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic introduces unprecedented uncertainty in the economy, including the risk of a significant employment shock and recessionary conditions, with implications for the health and safety of our employees, borrower delinquency rates, servicing advances, origination volumes, the availability of financing, and our overall profitability and liquidity. We have taken aggressive steps to address these risks, including moving in excess of 95% of our staff to work-from-home status as well as implementing other practices for mitigating the risk of the pandemic, including restrictions on non-essential travel and face-to-face meetings and enhanced sanitization of our facilities. We have also implemented the provisions of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), which makes available forbearance plans for up to one yeareighteen months for borrowers under government and government agency mortgage programs, which we have extended to borrowers in our private label mortgage servicing portfolio.portfolio. As of July 27, 2020,18, 2021, approximately 197,000 or 5.9% of3.6% of our customers were on a forbearance plan, down from a peak of 7.1% at the end of June7.2% in July 2020. The numbersMore customers are subsequently falling as we have the first tranche of borrowers rolling off of 90-day plans, either because they remained current all the way through, or because they no longer desire to defer payments and elected to come off.now exiting forbearance than are entering. We include loans in forbearance related to the CARES Act, whereby no payments have been received from borrowers for greater than 90 days, in loans subject to repurchase rightrights from Ginnie Mae in other assets and payables and other liabilities on a gross basis. The balance was $818 $3,825 as of June 30, 2020 and is expected to continue to increase during the third quarter.

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Depending on how long the pandemic continues to disrupt the economy and employment, our Servicing segment could experience a cost-to-service increase as we deal with higher delinquencies and foreclosures. We expect servicing costs to be moderately elevated for loans on forbearance, however investor incentives should more than offset the elevated costs. As the pandemic began to impact the mortgage capital markets, our Originations segment took several steps to rapidly de-risk the pipeline and slowed correspondent production. Our Originations segment has experienced volume growth and higher margins as a result of the lower interest rate environment, which more than offset the decline in our Servicing segment. As the foreclosure process is currently on hold, with moratoriums in place at the national level and in some local markets, Xome’s revenue from the Exchange division has been, and is expected to continue to be, negatively impacted. However, Xome’s revenue from the Services division has benefited from the lower interest rate environment and increase in Originations volume and has helped balance out the decrease in Exchange’s revenues. Once the moratoriums are lifted, we expect Xome to contribute meaningfully to our consolidated results.2021. See liquidity discussion related to the COVID-19 pandemic in Liquidity and Capital Resources section in MD&A.

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Anticipated Trends

In the second quarter of 2021, our forward MSR and subservicing portfolio continued to grow due to strong execution across all channels - correspondent, direct-to-consumer, subservicing and acquisitions. We expect to see continued portfolio growth in the remainder of 2021. We benefited from early-buyout gains in the first half of 2021 as we helped customers exit forbearance and expect another quarter of strong early-buyout revenues in third quarter of 2021, although down about 30% sequentially, after which revenues will begin to taper off, since we will be nearing the end of the inventory, as loans in forbearance continue to decrease. Based on the current interest rate environment, we expect prepayment speeds and amortization to be roughly flat in the third quarter of 2021. On July 1, 2021, we entered into a definitive agreement for the sale of our reverse servicing portfolio, operating under the Champion Mortgage brand. The sale is expected to close prior to the end of 2021. Refer to Note 2, Discontinued Operations, for further details. The sale of the reverse servicing portfolio allows us to focus on our core business.

Our Originations segment continued to generate strong funded volumes from both the correspondent and direct-to-consumer channels in the second quarter of 2021 despite competitive pricing pressure. We expect the originations profits to be relatively flat quarter-over-quarter in the third quarter of 2021.

Our Xome segment completed the previously announced sale of its title business in the second quarter of 2021 for total consideration of approximately $500 and recognized a one-time gain of $487. In connection with the sale agreement, earnings from the title business subsequent to March 12, 2021 were held for the benefit of the buyer, therefore, the title business did not contribute to the Xome segment’s earnings in the second quarter of 2021. Xome’s revenue from the Exchange division has been, negatively impacted due to the foreclosure moratoriums. The current foreclosure moratoriums are set to expire on July 31, 2021.


Results of Operations
Table 1. Consolidated Operations
Three Months Ended June 30,
20202019$ Change% Change
Revenues - operational(1)
$891  $630  $261  41 %
Revenues - Mark-to-market(261) (231) (30) 13 %
Total revenues630  399  231  58 %
Total expenses419  492  (73) (15)%
Total other expenses, net(101) (24) (77) 321 %
Income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit)110  (117) 227  (194)%
Less: Income tax expense (benefit)37  (29) 66  (228)%
Net income (loss)73  (88) 161  (183)%
Less: Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests—  (1)  (100)%
Net income (loss) attributable to Mr. Cooper$73  $(87) $160  (184)%
Three Months Ended June 30,
20212020Change
Revenues - operational(1)
$754 $879 $(125)
Revenues - mark-to-market(180)(261)81 
Total revenues574 618 (44)
Total expenses425 398 27 
Total other income (expenses), net418 (105)523 
Income from continuing operations before income tax expense567 115 452 
Less: Income tax expense140 38 102 
Net income from continuing operations427 77 350 
Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests — — 
Net income from continuing operations attributable to Mr. Cooper$427 $77 $350 

(1)Revenues - operational consists of total revenues, excluding mark-to-market.

WeDuring the three months ended June 30, 2021, income from continuing operations before income tax expense increased to $567 from $115 in 2020. The increase was primarily driven by the completion of our previously announced sale of the title business to Blend Labs Inc. on June 30, 2021, which resulted in a $487 gain recorded netin total other income (expenses), net. See further discussions in the Segment Results section of $73the MD&A.

During the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, we had income tax expense from continuing operations. The effective tax rate during the three months ended June 30, 20202021 was 24.8% as compared to a net lossthe effective tax rate of $8833.0% in 2020. The change in effective tax rate is primarily attributable to state income taxes and discrete tax items during the same period in 2019. The net income in 2020 was primarily due to an increase in total revenues and a decrease in total expenses, partially offset by an increase in total other expenses, net. Consolidated operational revenues increased primarily due to increased revenue in our Originations segment, driven by higher originations volume predominately in the direct-to-consumer (”DTC”) channel, partially offset by an increase in negative mark-to-market (“MTM”) adjustments for the three months ended June 30, 20202021 as compared to the same period in 2019. Refer to Table 10. Servicing - Revenues and Table 21. Originations - Revenues for further discussion.

Total expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2020 decreased compared to the same period in 2019 primarily due to lower foreclosure and other liquidation related expenses and recoveries in our Servicing segment, primarily driven by operational improvements of the reverse portfolio with respect to assignments and adherence to HUD curtailment guidelines. The decrease in total expenses was partially offset by higher total expense in our Originations segment, primarily attributable to higher originations volume in the lower interest rate environment.

Total other expenses, net, increased for the three months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the same period in 2019 primarily due to a decrease in interest income in our Servicing segment, partially offset by a decrease in interest expense. Refer to Table 12. Servicing - Other (Expenses) Income, Net for further discussion.2020.

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Table 1.1 Consolidated Operations
Six Months Ended June 30,
20202019$ Change% Change
Revenues - operational(1)
$1,552  $1,173  $379  32 %
Revenues - Mark-to-market(644) (524) (120) 23 %
Total revenues908  649  259  40 %
Total expenses863  935  (72) (8)%
Total other expenses, net(174) (64) (110) 172 %
Loss before income tax benefit(129) (350) 221  (63)%
Less: Income tax benefit(31) (76) 45  (59)%
Net loss(98) (274) 176  (64)%
Less: Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests(3) (1) (2) 200 %
Net loss attributable to Mr. Cooper$(95) $(273) $178  (65)%
Six Months Ended June 30,
20212020Change
Revenues - operational(1)
$1,659 $1,526 $133 
Revenues - Mark-to-market174 (644)818 
Total revenues1,833 882 951 
Total expenses879 822 57 
Total other income (expenses), net338 (168)506 
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income tax expense (benefit)1,292 (108)1,400 
Less: Income tax expense (benefit)306 (26)332 
Net income (loss) from continuing operations986 (82)1,068 
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests (3)
Net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Mr. Cooper$986 $(79)$1,065 

(1)
(1)Revenues - operational consists of total revenues, excluding mark-to-market.

WeDuring the six months ended June 30, 2021, we recorded income from continuing operations before income tax expense of $1,292 compared to a net loss from continuing operations before income tax benefit of $98$108 for 2020. The change was primarily driven by the completion of our previously announced sale of the title business to Blend Labs Inc. on June 30, 2021, which resulted in a $487 gain recorded in total other income (expenses), net. The change was also attributable to a favorable MTM adjustments in 2021 compared to negative MTM adjustments in 2020. See further discussions in Segment Results section of the MD&A.

During the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, we had an income tax expense and benefit, respectively. The effective tax rate during the six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to a net loss of $274 during the same period in 2019. The net loss in 20202021 was lower primarily due to an increase in total revenues and decrease in total expenses. Consolidated operational revenues increased primarily due to increased revenue in our Originations segment, driven by higher originations volume predominately in the DTC channel, partially offset by an increase in negative MTM adjustments for the six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the same period in 2019. Refer to Table 10.1 Servicing - Revenues and Table 21.1 Originations - Revenues for further discussion.

Total expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2020 decreased compared with the same period in 2019 primarily due to lower foreclosure and other liquidation related expenses in our Servicing segment primarily driven by operational improvements of the reverse portfolio with respect to assignments and adherence to HUD curtailment guidelines. In addition, total expenses in our Corporate/Other segment were higher in the six months ended June 30, 2019 due to acquisition and integration expenses related to the Pacific Union acquisition and the acquisition of the Seterus mortgage servicing platform and assumption of assets related thereto from IBM (“Seterus acquisition”) in February 2019. Partially offsetting the decrease in total expenses in our Servicing segment and Corporate/Other segment was an increase in total expenses in our Originations segment primarily driven by higher originations volume in a declining interest rate environment.

Total other expenses, net, increased for the six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the same period in 2019 primarily due to a decrease in interest income and other income, net, partially offset by a decrease in interest expense. Interest income decreased primarily due to a decrease in other interest income in our Servicing segment due to lower income earned on custodial balances driven by lower LIBOR rates and a decrease in income earned on reverse mortgage interest, as a result of the decline in the reverse mortgage interests balance. Other income, net, was lower in the six months ended June 30, 2020 primarily due to income related to the change in fair value of the contingent consideration recorded in 2019 for the acquisition of Assurant Mortgage Solutions (“AMS”).

Table 2. Provision for Income Taxes
Three Months Ended June 30,
20202019$ Change% Change
Income tax expense (benefit)$37  $(29) $66  (228)%
Effective tax rate(1)
33.4 %24.6 %

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

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For the three months ended June 30, 2020, we had an income tax expense compared to an income tax benefit for the same period ended in 2019. The effective tax rate for the three months ended June 30, 2020 was 33.4%23.7% as compared to the effective tax rate of 24.6% for the three months ended June 30, 2019.24.2% in 2020. The change in effective tax rate is primarily attributable to the increased relative unfavorable tax impacts of permanent differences such asstate income taxes and nondeductible executive compensation and nondeductible meals and entertainment expenses on the annual effective rate, and discrete tax items in the three months ended June 30, 2020 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2019.

Table 2.1. Provision for Income Taxes
Six Months Ended June 30,
20202019$ Change% Change
Income tax benefit$(31) $(76) $45  (59)%
Effective tax rate(1)
24.1 %21.7 %

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

Forduring the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, we had an income tax benefit. The effective tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2020 was 24.1%2021 as compared to the effective tax rate of 21.7% for the six months ended June 30, 2019. The change in effective tax rate is primarily attributable to the increased relative unfavorable tax impacts of permanent differences such as nondeductible executive compensation and nondeductible meals and entertainment expenses on the annual effective rate, and discrete tax items in the six months ended June 30, 2020 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2019.

2020.

Segment Results

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

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 channel, which purchases or originates loans from mortgage bankers. Our wholesale channel was shut down during the three months ended June 30, 2020 and subsequently ceased originating loans and funded out the remaining pipeline.
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, and operates an exchange which facilitates the sale of foreclosed properties.
On March 12, 2021, we entered into an agreement to sell the title business. The sale was completed on June 30, 2021. For more information, see The Corporate/Other segment represents unallocated overhead expenses, including the costsNote 1, Nature of executive managementBusiness and other corporate functions that are not directly attributable to our operating segments, interest expense on our senior unsecured notes, and the resultsBasis of a legacy mortgage investment portfolio, which consists of non-prime and non-conforming residential mortgage loans that were transferred to a securitization trust (“Trust 2009-A”) in 2009. We collapsed Trust 2009-A and executed the sale of the loans held Presentation in the trust in September 2019. The Corporate/Other segment also includes inter-segment eliminations.Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited).

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Refer to
Table 3. Segment ResultsNote 16, Segment Information, in the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) for a summary of segment results.
 Three Months Ended June 30, 2020
 ServicingOriginationsXomeCorporate/OtherConsolidated
Revenues
Service related, net$(114) $21  $106  $(1) $12  
Net gain on mortgage loans held for sale45  573  —  —  618  
Total revenues(69) 594  106  (1) 630  
Total expenses122  167  95  35  419  
Interest income57  19  —  —  76  
Interest expense(117) (13) —  (47) (177) 
Other income (expenses), net—  —   (1) —  
Total other (expenses) income, net(60)   (48) (101) 
(Loss) income before income tax (benefit) expense$(251) $433  $12  $(84) $110  

Three Months Ended June 30, 2019
ServicingOriginationsXomeCorporate/OtherConsolidated
Revenues
Service related, net$ $20  $108  $—  $137  
Net gain on mortgage loans held for sale18  244  —  —  262  
Total revenues27  264  108  —  399  
Total expenses189  145  101  57  492  
Interest income136  23  —   162  
Interest expense(109) (25) —  (53) (187) 
Other income, net—   —  —   
Total other income (expenses), net27  (1) —  (50) (24) 
(Loss) income before income tax (benefit) expense$(135) $118  $ $(107) $(117) 

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Table 3.1 Segment Results

 Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
 ServicingOriginationsXomeCorporate/OtherConsolidated
Revenues
Service related, net$(294) $41  $212  $—  $(41) 
Net gain on mortgage loans held for sale79  870  —  —  949  
Total revenues(215) 911  212  —  908  
Total expenses271  333  191  68  863  
Interest income140  53  —   194  
Interest expense(230) (40) —  (99) (369) 
Other income (expenses), net—  —   (1)  
Total other (expenses) income, net(90) 13   (99) (174) 
(Loss) income before income tax (benefit) expense$(576) $591  $23  $(167) $(129) 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2019
ServicingOriginationsXomeCorporate/OtherConsolidated
Revenues
Service related, net$(18) $35  $204  $—  $221  
Net gain on mortgage loans held for sale53  375  —  —  428  
Total revenues35  410  204  —  649  
Total expenses384  249  200  102  935  
Interest income251  40  —   296  
Interest expense(223) (43) —  (110) (376) 
Other income, net—   11  —  16  
Total other income (expenses), net28   11  (105) (64) 
(Loss) income before income tax (benefit) expense$(321) $163  $15  $(207) $(350) 


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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 our strong servicer ratings.

Table 4.2. Servicer Ratings
Fitch(1)
Moody’s(2)
S&P(3)
Rating dateJanuary 2020May 2021May 2019February 2021May 2019December 2020
ResidentialRPS2-RPS2Not RatedSQ2-Above Average
Master ServicerRMS2+SQ2Above Average
Special ServicerRSS2-RSS2Not RatedSQ2-Above Average
Subprime ServicerRPS2-RPS2Not RatedSQ2-Above 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 Rating Scale of Strong to Weak

Servicing Portfolio Composition

As of June 30, 2020, the unpaid principal balance in our servicing portfolio consisted of approximately $278.0 billion in forward loans, $296.8 billion in subservicing and other, and $20.8 billion in reverse mortgage loans.

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 record an MSR on our balance sheet.

Reverse mortgage loans, most commonly 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 have acquired our reverse mortgages in prior years through several transactions and the portfolio is now in run-off mode. For a significant portion of our reverse mortgages, we record MSRs on our 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, due to program requirements, we consolidate certain reverse mortgages on our balance sheet and accrue interest income and expense.

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The charts below set forth the portfolio mix between forward MSR, subserviced and other, and reverse mortgage loans, and the compositionTable of our servicing portfolio ending UPB by investor group ($ in Millions) as of June 30, 2020 and 2019:

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The following tables set forth the results of operations for the Servicing segment:
Table 5.3. Servicing Segment Results of Operations
Three Months Ended June 30,
20202019$ Change% Change
Revenues
Operational$294  $314  $(20) (6)%
Amortization, net of accretion(102) (56) (46) 82 %
Mark-to-market(261) (231) (30) 13 %
Total revenues(69) 27  (96) (356)%
Total expenses122  189  (67) (35)%
Total other (expenses) income, net(60) 27  (87) (322)%
Loss before income tax benefit$(251) $(135) $(116) 86 %

For the three months ended June 30, 2020, we incurred a loss before income tax benefit of $251 compared to $135 for the same period in 2019. The change in loss before income tax benefit was primarily due to a decrease in total revenues, partially offset by a decrease in total expenses. Total revenues decreased during three months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the same period in 2019, primarily due to an increase in amortization of forward MSRs as a result of elevated prepayments driven by the declining interest rate environment. Additionally, negative mark-to-market revenues increased during the three months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the same period in 2019 due to the lower interest rate environment. Total expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2020 decreased compared to the same period in 2019 primarily due to a decrease in foreclosure and other liquidation expenses and a decrease in salaries, wages and benefits. The decrease in foreclosure and other liquidation expenses was mainly driven by operational improvements of the reverse portfolio with respect to assignments and adherence to HUD curtailment guidelines, in addition to improved performance of $15 on loss recoveries related to settlement with a prior servicer. The decrease in salaries, wages and benefits was primarily due to improved operational efficiencies, , which included consolidation of one of our servicing centers.
Three Months Ended June 30,
20212020Change
Amt
bps(1)
Amt
bps(1)
Amtbps
Revenues
Operational$443 27 $287 19 $156 
Amortization, net of accretion(158)(10)(107)(7)(51)(3)
Mark-to-market(180)(11)(261)(17)81 
Total revenues105 6 (81)(5)186 11 
Expenses
Salaries, wages and benefits70 4 65 — 
General and administrative
Servicing support fees22 1 24 (2)(1)
Corporate and other general and administrative expenses30 2 30 — — 
Foreclosure and other liquidation related (recoveries) expenses, net(8) (21)(1)13 
Depreciation and amortization7  — — 
Total general and administrative expenses51 3 37 14 — 
Total expenses121 7 102 19 — 
Other income (expense)
Other interest income25 2 — 22 
Interest income25 2 — 22 
Advance interest expense(4) (8)— — 
Other interest expense(61)(4)(59)(4)(2)— 
Interest expense(65)(4)(67)(4)— 
Total other expenses, net(40)(2)(64)(4)24 
(Loss) from continuing operations before income tax expense (benefit)$(56)(3)$(247)(16)$191 13 
Weighted average cost - advance facilities3.4 %2.9 %0.5 %
Weighted average cost - excess spread financing9.0 %9.0 %— %

Total other (expenses) income, net, for the three months ended June 30, 2020 decreased compared to the same period in 2019 primarily due to a decrease in interest income. The decrease in interest income was primarily due to lower income earned on custodial balances driven by lower LIBOR rates and a decrease in income earned on reverse mortgage interest, primarily driven by the decline in the reverse mortgage interests balance. Refer to (1)Table 10. Servicing - Revenues, Table 11. Servicing - Expenses and Table 12. Servicing - Other (Expenses) Income, Net, for further discussions on the changes in total revenues, total expenses and total other (expenses) income, net, respectively.

Table 5.1 Servicing Segment Results of Operations
Six Months Ended June 30,
20202019$ Change% Change
Revenues
Operational$607  $638  $(31) (5)%
Amortization, net of accretion(178) (79) (99) 125 %
Mark-to-market(644) (524) (120) 23 %
Total revenues(215) 35  (250) (714)%
Total expenses271  384  (113) (29)%
Total other (expenses) income, net(90) 28  (118) (421)%
Loss before income tax benefit$(576) $(321) $(255) 79 %

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For the six months ended June 30, 2020, we incurred a loss before income tax benefit of $576 compared to $321 for the same period in 2019. The change in loss before income tax benefit was primarily due to a decrease in total revenues, partially offset by a decrease in total expenses. Total revenues decreased primarily as a result of elevated negative mark-to-market revenues during the six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the same period in 2019. Amortization, net of accretion, for the six months ended June 30, 2020 increased compared to the same period in 2019, primarily due to an increase in amortization of forward MSRs as a result of elevated prepayments driven by the declining interest rate environment. Total expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2020 decreased compared to the same period in 2019 primarily due to a decrease in foreclosure and other liquidation expenses and a decrease in salaries, wages and benefits. The decrease in foreclosure and other liquidation expenses was primarily driven by operational improvements of the reverse portfolio with respect to assignments and adherence to HUD curtailment guidelines, in addition to improved performance of $15 on loss recoveries related to settlement with a prior servicer. The decrease in salaries, wages and benefits was primarily due to improved operational efficiencies, which included consolidation of one of our servicing centers.

Total other (expenses) income, net, for the six months ended June 30, 2020 decreased compared to the same period in 2019 primarily due to a decrease in interest income. The decrease in interest income was primarily due to a decrease in other interest income due to lower interest income earned on custodial balances driven by lower LIBOR rates and a decrease in income earned on reverse mortgage interest, primarily driven by the decline in the reverse mortgage interests balance. Refer to Table 10.1 Servicing - Revenues, Table 11.1 Servicing - Expenses and Table 12.1 Servicing - Other (Expenses) Income, Net, for further discussions on the changes in total revenues, total expenses and total other (expenses) income, net, respectively.

Table 6. Servicing Portfolio - Unpaid Principal Balances
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2020201920202019
Average UPB
Forward MSRs$289,707  $315,333  $296,446  $312,158  
Subservicing and other(1)
301,680  297,924  306,121  268,696  
Reverse loans21,058  26,028  21,559  26,750  
Total average UPB$612,445  $639,285  $624,126  $607,604  
June 30, 2020June 30, 2019
Ending UPB
Forward MSRs
Agency$228,680  $254,543  
Non-agency49,295  61,469  
Total forward MSRs277,975  316,012  
Subservicing and other(1)
Agency286,710  253,846  
Non-agency10,082  48,262  
Total subservicing and other296,792  302,108  
Reverse loans
MSR2,190  3,127  
MSL12,891  15,374  
Securitized loans5,677  7,068  
Total reverse portfolio serviced20,758  25,569  
Total ending UPB$595,525  $643,689  

(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.
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The following tables provide a rollforward of our forward MSR and subservicing and other portfolio UPB:
Table 7. Forward Servicing and Subservicing and Other Portfolio UPB Rollforward
Three Months Ended June 30, 2020Three Months Ended June 30, 2019
Forward MSRSubservicing and OtherTotalForward MSRSubservicing and OtherTotal
Balance - beginning of period$290,634  $316,933  $607,567  $303,692  $301,191  $604,883  
Additions:
Originations9,478  1,024  10,502  9,521  399  9,920  
Acquisitions / Increase in subservicing(1)
(1,634) 16,908  15,274  20,073  12,715  32,788  
Deductions:
Dispositions(31) (9,751) (9,782) (2,239) (675) (2,914) 
Principal reductions and other(2,678) (2,168) (4,846) (3,031) (2,669) (5,700) 
Voluntary reductions(2)
(17,435) (26,113) (43,548) (11,113) (8,665) (19,778) 
Involuntary reductions(3)
(251) (41) (292) (807) (188) (995) 
Net changes in loans serviced by others(108) —  (108) (84) —  (84) 
Balance - end of period$277,975  $296,792  $574,767  $316,012  $302,108  $618,120  

(1)Includes transfers to/from Subservicing and Other.
(2)Voluntary reductions are related to loan payoffs by customers.
(3)Involuntary reductions refer to loan chargeoffs.

During the three months ended June 30, 2020, our forward MSR UPB decreased primarily due to increased voluntary reductions driven by the low interest rate environment. During the three months ended June 30, 2020, our subservicing and other portfolio ending UPB decreased primarily driven by increased voluntary reductions in the low interest rate environment and increased dispositions due to various MSR sales, partially offset by portfolio growth from our subservicing clients.

Table 7.1 Forward Servicing and Subservicing and Other Portfolio UPB Rollforward
Six Months Ended June 30, 2020Six Months Ended June 30, 2019
Forward MSRSubservicing and OtherTotalForward MSRSubservicing and OtherTotal
Balance - beginning of period$296,782  $323,983  $620,765  $295,481  $223,886  $519,367  
Additions:
Originations21,113  1,686  22,799  14,412  803  15,215  
Acquisitions / Increase in subservicing(1)
(2,307) 40,260  37,953  33,477  97,121  130,598  
Deductions:
Dispositions(71) (20,110) (20,181) (2,372) (1,793) (4,165) 
Principal reductions and other(5,426) (5,133) (10,559) (5,858) (4,986) (10,844) 
Voluntary reductions(2)
(31,299) (43,785) (75,084) (17,410) (12,640) (30,050) 
Involuntary reductions(3)
(638) (109) (747) (1,569) (283) (1,852) 
Net changes in loans serviced by others(179) —  (179) (149) —  (149) 
Balance - end of period$277,975  $296,792  $574,767  $316,012  $302,108  $618,120  

(1)Includes transfers to/from Subservicing and Other.
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(2)Voluntary reductions are related to loan payoffs by customers.
(3)Involuntary reductions refer to loan chargeoffs.

During the six months ended June 30, 2020, our forward MSR UPB decreased primarily due to increased voluntary reductions in the low interest rate environment, partially offset by increased origination volumes. During the six months ended June 30, 2020, our subservicing and other portfolio ending UPB decreased primarily driven by increased voluntary reductions in the low interest rate environment and increased dispositions due to various MSR sales, partially offset by portfolio growth from our subservicing clients.

The table below summarizes the overall performance of the forward servicing and subservicing portfolio:
Table 8. Key Performance Metrics - Forward Servicing and Subservicing Portfolio(1)
June 30, 2020June 30, 2019
Loan count(2)
3,360,826  3,637,538  
Average loan amount(3)
$171,022  $169,935  
Average coupon - credit sensitive(4)
4.7 %4.8 %
Average coupon - interest sensitive(4)
4.2 %4.4 %
Average coupon - agency(4)
4.4 %4.5 %
Average coupon - non-agency(4)
4.7 %4.8 %
60+ delinquent (% of loans)(5)
4.7 %2.3 %
90+ delinquent (% of loans)(5)
2.2 %2.0 %
120+ delinquent (% of loans)(5)
1.6 %1.8 %
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2020201920202019
Total prepayment speed (12-month constant prepayment rate)26.0 %13.0 %22.6 %10.8 %

(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)As of June 30, 2020, loan count includes 195,423 loans in forbearance related to the CARES Act, whereby the borrowers have failed to make at least one payment.
(3)Average loan amount is presented in whole dollar amounts.
(4)The weighted average coupon amounts presented in the table above are only reflective of our owned forward MSR portfolio that is reported at fair value.
(5)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. Loan delinquency includes loans in forbearance.

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. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the implementation of the CARES Act, loans greater than 60 days delinquent have increased as of June 30, 2020 compared to the same period in 2019.

Table 9. Forward Loan Modifications and Workout Units
Three Months Ended June 30,
20202019Amount Change% Change
Modifications4,329  5,632  (1,303) (23)%
Workouts34,355  6,476  27,879  430 %
Total modifications and workout units38,684  12,108  26,576  219 %

Total modifications and workouts during the three months ended June 30, 2020 increased compared to the same period in 2019 primarily due to an increase in workouts related to loans impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic which successfully exited their forbearance plans.
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Table 9.1 Forward Loan Modifications and Workout Units
Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
20202019Amount Change% Change
Modifications9,044  10,821  (1,777) (16)%
Workouts38,349  10,877  27,472  253 %
Total modifications and workout units47,393  21,698  25,695  118 %

Total modifications and workouts during the six months ended June 30, 2020 increased compared to the same period in 2019 primarily due to an increase in workouts related to loans impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic which successfully exited their forbearance plans.

The following tables provide the composition of revenues for the Servicing segment:
Table 10. Servicing - Revenues
Three Months Ended June 30,
20202019$ Change% Change
Amt
bps(1)
Amt
bps(1)
Amt
bps(1)
Amt
bps(1)
Forward MSR Operational Revenue
Base servicing fees$239  16$257  16$(18) (7)%— %
Modification fees(2)
  (4) (67)%— %
Incentive fees(2)
   400 %— %
Late payment fees(2)
16  120  2(4) (1)(20)%(50)%
Other ancillary revenues(2)
44  330  214  147 %50 %
Total forward MSR operational revenue306  20314  20(8) (3)%— %
Base subservicing fees and other subservicing revenue(3)
69  562  4 111 %25 %
Reverse servicing fees  (1) (13)%— %
Total servicing fee revenue382  25384  24(2) 1(1)%%
MSR financing liability costs(9) (1)(11) (1) (18)%— %
Excess spread costs - principal(79) (5)(59) (3)(20) (2)34 %67 %
Total operational revenue294  19314  20(20) (1)(6)%(5)%
Amortization, net of accretion
Forward MSR amortization(186) (12)(125) (8)(61) (4)49 %50 %
Excess spread accretion79  559  320  234 %67 %
Reverse MSL accretion 11  1(6) (1)(55)%(100)%
Reverse MSR amortization—  (1)  100 %— %
Total amortization, net of accretion(102) (7)(56) (4)(46) (3)82 %75 %
Mark-to-Market Adjustments
MSR MTM(3)
(321) (21)(227) (14)(94) (7)41 %50 %
Excess spread / financing MTM60  4(4) 64  4(1,600)%100 %
Total MTM adjustments(261) (17)(231) (14)(30) (3)13 %21 %
Total revenues - Servicing$(69) (5)$27  2$(96) (7)(356)%(350)%

(1)Calculated basis points (“bps”) are as follows: Annualized dollar amount/Total average UPB X 10000.

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Table 3.1 Servicing - Revenues
Three Months Ended June 30,
20212020Change
Amt
bps(1)
Amt
bps(1)
Amtbps
Forward MSR Operational Revenue
Base servicing fees$221 14$239 16$(18)(2)
Modification fees(2)
7 
Incentive fees(2)
 1(5)(1)
Late payment fees(2)
14 116 1(2)
Other ancillary revenues(2)
208 1344 3164 10
Total forward MSR operational revenue450 28306 21144 7
Base subservicing fees and other subservicing revenue(2)
69 469 4— 
Total servicing fee revenue519 32375 25144 7
MSR financing liability costs(6)(1)(9)(1)
Excess spread costs - principal(70)(4)(79)(5)1
Total operational revenue443 27287 19156 8
Amortization, Net of Accretion
Forward MSR amortization(228)(14)(186)(12)(42)(2)
Excess spread accretion70 479 5(9)(1)
Total amortization, net of accretion(158)(10)(107)(7)(51)(3)
Mark-to-Market Adjustments
MSR fair value MTM(240)(15)(316)(21)76 6
Other MTM(3)
31 2(5)36 2
Excess spread / financing MTM29 260 4(31)(2)
Total MTM adjustments(180)(11)(261)(17)81 6
Total revenues - Servicing$105 6$(81)(5)$186 11

(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 $8 and $3 and $17 forduring the three months ended June 30, 20202021 and 2019,2020, respectively.

Servicing Segment Revenues
55The following provides the changes in revenues for the Servicing segment:


Forward - Due to the decrease of the forward MSR portfolio’s UPB, base servicing feeOther ancillary revenue decreased forincreased during the three months ended June 30, 20202021 as compared to the same period in 2019. Other ancillary revenues increased2020 primarily due to higher sales lead incentives due to increased portfolio recapture activity. Incentive fee revenue increased primarily due to higher investor incentives driven by better overall performance.the $181 gain on sale associated with loans bought out of GNMA securitization, modified and redelivered following GNMA guidelines.

Forward MSR amortization increased forduring the three months ended June 30, 20202021 as compared to the same period in 2019,2020, primarily due to higher prepayments driven by the lowerlow interest rate environment.

Total negativeNegative MTM adjustments increased fordecreased during the three months ended June 30, 2020 as2021 compared to the same period in 20192020, primarily due to the decliningfavorable impact from changes in interest rate environment during 2020.rates.

Subservicing - There were no material changes for Subservicing fees increased forduring the three months ended June 30, 20202021 as compared to the same period in 2019, primarily due to higher average subservicing portfolio UPB.2020.

Reverse - Servicing fees and reverse MSL accretion on reverse mortgage portfolios forSegment Expenses
Total expenses increased during the three months ended June 30, 2020 decreased2021 as compared to 2020, primarily driven by the same periodchange in 2019,foreclosure and other liquidation related recoveries, net. Foreclosure and other liquidation related recoveries, net decreased in 2021 compared to 2020, primarily due to the declinea decrease in the reverse mortgage portfolio.release of loss reserves on servicing advances.
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Servicing Segment Other Income (Expenses), net
Total other expenses, net decreased during the three months ended June 30, 2021 as compared to 2020, primarily due to an increase in other interest income due to higher pandemic related buyouts.

Table 10.14. Servicing - RevenuesSegment Results of Operations
Six Months Ended June 30,
20202019$ Change% Change
Amt
bps(1)
Amt
bps(1)
Amt
bps(1)
Amt
bps(1)
Forward MSR Operational Revenue
Base servicing fees$489  16$497  17$(8) (1)(2)%(6)%
Modification fees(2)
  (4) (44)%— %
Incentive fees(2)
   350 %— %
Late payment fees(2)
39  139  1—  — %— %
Other ancillary revenues(2)
82  378  3 %— %
Total forward MSR operational revenue624  20625  21(1) (1)— %(5)%
Base subservicing fees and other subservicing revenue(3)
134  5114  420  118 %25 %
Reverse servicing fees13  17  (4) (24)%— %
Total servicing fee revenue771  25756  2515  %— %
MSR financing liability costs(17) (1)(23) (1) (26)%— %
Excess spread costs - principal(147) (5)(95) (3)(52) (2)55 %67 %
Total operational revenue607  19638  21(31) (2)(5)%(10)%
Amortization, net of accretion
Forward MSR amortization(338) (11)(204) (7)(134) (4)66 %57 %
Excess spread accretion147  595  352  255 %67 %
Reverse MSL accretion13  29  1(16) (1)(55)%(100)%
Reverse MSR amortization—   (1) (100)%— %
Total amortization, net of accretion(178) (6)(79) (3)(99) (3)125 %100 %
Mark-to-Market Adjustments
MSR MTM(3)
(733) (23)(587) (19)(146) (4)25 %21 %
Excess spread / financing MTM89  363  226  141 %50 %
Total MTM adjustments(644) (20)(524) (17)(120) (3)23 %18 %
Total revenues - Servicing$(215) (7)$35  1$(250) (8)(714)%(800)%
Six Months Ended June 30,
20212020Change
Amt
bps(1)
Amt
bps(1)
Amtbps
Revenues
Operational$813 26 $594 20 $219 
Amortization, net of accretion(314)(10)(191)(7)(123)(3)
Mark-to-market174 5 (644)(21)818 26 
Total revenues673 21 (241)(8)914 29 
Expenses
Salaries, wages and benefits136 4 139 (3)(1)
General and administrative
Servicing support fees43 1 45 (2)— 
Corporate and other general and administrative expenses60 2 62 (2)— 
Foreclosure and other liquidation related (recoveries) expenses, net(20) (23)— — 
Depreciation and amortization12  — — 
Total general and administrative expenses95 3 92 — 
Total expenses231 7 231 — (1)
Other income (expense)
Other interest income48 1 43 — 
Interest income48 1 43 — 
Advance interest expense(10) (13)— — 
Other interest expense(126)(4)(114)(4)(12)— 
Interest expense(136)(4)(127)(4)(9)— 
Total other expenses, net(88)(3)(84)(3)(4)— 
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income tax expense (benefit)$354 11 $(556)(19)$910 30 
Weighted average cost - advance facilities3.2 %3.0 %0.2 %
Weighted average cost - excess spread financing9.0 %9.0 %— %

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Table 4.1 Servicing - Revenues
Six Months Ended June 30,
20212020Change
Amt
bps(1)
Amt
bps(1)
Amtbps
Forward MSR Operational Revenue
Base servicing fees$444 14$489 16$(45)(2)
Modification fees(2)
14 
Incentive fees(2)
1 1(8)(1)
Late payment fees(2)
28 139 1(11)
Other ancillary revenues(2)
349 1182 3267 8
Total forward MSR operational revenue836 26624 21212 5
Base subservicing fees and other subservicing revenue(2)
136 5134 41
Total servicing fee revenue972 31758 25214 6
MSR financing liability costs(13)(17)
Excess spread costs - principal(146)(5)(147)(5)
Total operational revenue813 26594 20219 6
Amortization, Net of Accretion
Forward MSR amortization(460)(15)(338)(12)(122)(3)
Excess spread accretion146 5147 5(1)
Total amortization, net of accretion(314)(10)(191)(7)(123)(3)
Mark-to-Market Adjustments
MSR fair value MTM270 8(717)(24)987 32
Other MTM(3)
(94)(3)(16)(78)(3)
Excess spread / financing MTM(2)89 3(91)(3)
Total MTM adjustments174 5(644)(21)818 26
Total revenues - Servicing$673 21$(241)(8)$914 29

(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 $20 and $13 and $28 forduring the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, and 2019, respectively.

Servicing Segment Revenues
The following provides the changes in revenues for the Servicing segment:

Forward - Due to the decrease of the forward MSR portfolio’s UPB, baseBase servicing fee revenue decreased forduring the six months ended June 30, 20202021 as compared to the same period2020 primarily due a decrease in 2019. Incentive fee revenueaverage outstanding forward UPB and increase in delinquencies. Other ancillary revenues increased primarily due to higher investor incentives driven by better overall performance.the $290 gain on sale associated with loans bought out of GNMA securitization, modified and redelivered following GNMA guidelines. Late payment fees decreased due to loan forbearance related to the CARES Act.

Forward MSR amortization increased forduring the six months ended June 30, 20202021 as compared to the same period in 2019,2020, primarily due to higher prepayments driven by the lowerlow interest rate environment.

Total negative MTM adjustments increased for the six months ended June 30, 2020 as compared to the same period in 2019 primarily due to the declining interest rate environment during 2020.

Subservicing - Subservicing fees increased for the six months ended June 30, 2020 as compared to the same period in 2019 primarily due to a higher average subservicing portfolio UPB.

Reverse - Servicing fees and reverse MSL accretion on reverse mortgage portfolios for the six months ended June 30, 2020 decreased as compared to the same period in 2019, primarily due to the decline in the reverse mortgage portfolio. Reverse MSL accretion was further impacted by $6 pertaining to accumulated accretion recorded during the six months ended June 30, 2019 related to fair value adjustments for MSL assumed from the Merger. The fair value adjustment resulted from the revised cost to service assumption used in the valuation of MSL during the measurement period.

The tables below summarize expenses for the Servicing segment:
Table 11. Servicing - Expenses
Three Months Ended June 30,
20202019Change% Change
Amt
bps(1)
Amt
bps(1)
Amt
bps(1)
Amt
bps(1)
Salaries, wages and benefits$75  5$90  6$(15) (1)(17)%(17)%
General and administrative
Servicing support fees27  224  2 13 %— %
Corporate and other general and administrative expenses32  239  2(7) (18)%— %
Foreclosure and other liquidation related expenses (recoveries), net(17) (1)32  2(49) (3)(153)%(150)%
Depreciation and amortization   25 %— %
Total general and administrative expenses47  399  6(52) (3)(53)%(50)%
Total expenses - Servicing$122  8$189  12$(67) (4)(35)%(33)%

(1)Calculated basis points (“bps”) are as follows: Annualized dollar amount/Total average UPB X 10000.

Total expenses decreased during the three months ended June 30, 20202021 compared to the same period in 2019, primarily driven by a decrease in foreclosure and other liquidation expenses (recoveries), net. Foreclosure and other liquidation related expenses (recoveries), net, decreased2020, primarily due to operational improvements of the reverse portfolio with respect to assignments and adherence to HUD curtailment guidelines,favorable impact from changes in addition to improved performance of $15 on loss recoveries related to settlement with a prior servicer. Salaries, wages and benefits decreased in 2020 compared to the same period in 2019 primarily due to operational efficiencies which included consolidation of one of our servicing centers.

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Table 11.1 Servicing - Expenses
Six Months Ended June 30,
20202019Change% Change
Amt
bps(1)
Amt
bps(1)
Amt
bps(1)
Amt
bps(1)
Salaries, wages and benefits$161  5$176  6$(15) (1)(9)%(17)%
General and administrative
Servicing support fees52  263  2(11) (17)%— %
Corporate and other general and administrative expenses67  278  3(11) (1)(14)%(33)%
Foreclosure and other liquidation related expenses (recoveries), net(17) 59  2(76) (2)(129)%(100)%
Depreciation and amortization  —  — %— %
Total general and administrative expenses110  4208  7(98) (3)(47)%(43)%
Total expenses - Servicing$271  9$384  13$(113) (4)(29)%(31)%

(1)Calculated basis points (“bps”) are as follows: Annualized dollar amount/Total average UPB X 10000.

Total expensesinterest rates. Other MTM decreased during the six months ended June 30, 20202021 compared to the same period in 2019, primarily driven by a decrease in foreclosure and other liquidation expenses (recoveries), net. Foreclosure and other liquidation related expenses (recoveries), net decreased2020 primarily due to operational improvements of the reverse portfolio with respect to assignments and adherence to HUD curtailment guidelines, in addition to improved performance of $15 on loss recoverieslosses related to a settlement with a prior servicerloan-related derivatives.

Subservicing - There were no material changes for Subservicing fees during the six months ended June 30, 2020. Servicing support fees decreased in 20202021 as compared to 2020.

Servicing Segment Expenses
There were no material changes for total expenses during the same period in 2019 primarily due to lower legal and tax service expenses. The decrease in Corporate and other general and administrative expenses in 2020six months ended June 30, 2021 as compared to 2020.

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Servicing Segment Other Income (Expenses), net
There were no material changes for Total other expenses, net during the same period in 2019 was primarily driven by lower occupancy expenses. Salaries, wages and benefits decreased in 2020six months ended June 30, 2021 as compared to the same period in 2019 primarily due to improved operational efficiencies which included consolidation of one of our servicing centers.2020.

Table 12.5. Servicing Portfolio - Other (Expenses) Income, NetUnpaid Principal Balances
Three Months Ended June 30,
20202019Change% Change
Amt
bps(1)
Amt
bps(1)
Amt
bps(1)
Amt
bps(1)
Income earned on Reverse mortgage interest$54  4$86  6$(32) (2)(37)%(33)%
Other interest income 50  3(47) (3)(94)%(100)%
Interest income57  4136  9(79) (5)(58)%(56)%
Reverse mortgage interest expense(51) (3)(46) (3)(5) 11 %— %
Advance interest expense(8) (1)(8) (1)—  — %— %
Other interest expense(58) (4)(55) (3)(3) (1)%33 %
Interest expense(117) (8)(109) (7)(8) (1)%14 %
Total other (expenses) income, net - Servicing$(60) (4)$27  2$(87) (6)(322)%(300)%
Weighted average cost - advance facilities2.9 %5.5 %(2.6)%(47)%
Weighted average cost - excess spread financing9.0 %8.9 %0.1 %%
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2021202020212020
Average UPB
Forward MSRs$290,946 $289,707 $286,233 $296,446 
Subservicing and other(1)
356,354 301,680 345,792 306,121 
Total average UPB$647,300 $591,387 $632,025 $602,567 
June 30, 2021June 30, 2020
UPBCarrying AmountbpsUPBCarrying Amountbps
Forward MSRs
Agency$248,799 $2,955 119$228,680 $2,308 101
Non-agency38,656 352 9149,295 449 91
Total forward MSRs287,455 3,307 115277,975 2,757 99
Subservicing and other(1)
Agency352,643 N/A286,710 N/A
Non-agency14,219 N/A10,082 N/A
Total subservicing and other366,862 N/A296,792 N/A
Total ending balance$654,317 $3,307 $574,767 $2,757 
Forward MSRs UPB EncumbranceJune 30, 2021June 30, 2020
Forward MSRs - unencumbered$143,420 $83,683 
Forward MSRs - encumbered(2)
144,035 194,292 
Total Forward MSRs UPB$287,455 $277,975 

(1)Calculated basis points (“bps”) are as follows: Annualized dollar amount/Total average UPB X 10000.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.
(2)The encumbered forward MSRs consist of residential mortgage loans included within our excess spread financing transactions and MSR financing liability.

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ForThe following tables provide a rollforward of our forward MSR and subservicing and other portfolio UPB:
Table 6. Forward Servicing and Subservicing and Other Portfolio UPB Rollforward
Three Months Ended June 30, 2021Three Months Ended June 30, 2020
Forward MSRSubservicing and OtherTotalForward MSRSubservicing and OtherTotal
Balance - beginning of period$276,028 $352,481 $628,509 $290,634 $316,933 $607,567 
Additions:
Originations20,907 1,374 22,281 9,478 1,024 10,502 
Acquisitions / Increase in subservicing(1)
12,414 49,642 62,056 (1,634)16,908 15,274 
Deductions:
Dispositions(18)(4,815)(4,833)(31)(9,751)(9,782)
Principal reductions and other(2,688)(3,627)(6,315)(2,678)(2,168)(4,846)
Voluntary reductions(2)
(18,989)(28,162)(47,151)(17,435)(26,113)(43,548)
Involuntary reductions(3)
(123)(31)(154)(251)(41)(292)
Net changes in loans serviced by others(76) (76)(108)— (108)
Balance - end of period$287,455 $366,862 $654,317 $277,975 $296,792 $574,767 

(1)Includes transfers to/from Subservicing and Other.
(2)Voluntary reductions are related to loan payoffs by customers.
(3)Involuntary reductions refer to loan chargeoffs.

During the three months ended June 30, 2020, we had total other expenses, net, of $60 compared to total other income, net, of $27 for the same period in 2019. The change was2021, our forward MSR UPB increased primarily due to a decrease in interest income, mainly drivenincreased originations volumes and acquisition, partially offset by lower interest income earned on custodial balances driven by lower LIBOR rates. Income earned on reverse mortgage interest decreased due to the declineincreased voluntary reductions in the reverse mortgage interests balance and the amortization of a net asset premium into income. Interest expense increased forlow interest rate environment. During the three months ended June 30, 2020 as compared to the same period in 2019,2021, our subservicing and other portfolio UPB increased primarily due to an increase in other interest expense and reverse mortgage interest expense. Other interest expense increased due to higher bank fees and higher compensating interest expense. The increase in reverse mortgage interest expense was primarily driven by lower bond premium amortization,portfolio growth from our subservicing clients, partially offset by the declineincreased voluntary reductions in the reverse mortgagelow interest portfolio.rate environment.

Table 12.16.1 Forward Servicing -and Subservicing and Other (Expenses) Income, NetPortfolio UPB Rollforward
Six Months Ended June 30,
20202019Change% Change
Amt
bps(1)
Amt
bps(1)
Amt
bps(1)
Amt
bps(1)
Income earned on Reverse mortgage interest$97  3$168  5$(71) (2)(42)%(40)%
Other interest income43  183  3(40) (2)(48)%(67)%
Interest income140  4251  8(111) (4)(44)%(50)%
Reverse mortgage interest expense(103) (3)(117) (4)14  1(12)%(25)%
Advance interest expense(13) (17)  (24)%— %
Other interest expense(114) (4)(89) (3)(25) (1)28 %33 %
Interest expense(230) (7)(223) (7)(7) %— %
Total other (expenses) income, net - Servicing$(90) (3)$28  1$(118) (4)(421)%(400)%
Weighted average cost - advance facilities3.0 %5.1 %(2.1)%(41)%
Weighted average cost - excess spread financing9.0 %8.9 %0.1 %%
Six Months Ended June 30, 2021Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
Forward MSRSubservicing and OtherTotalForward MSRSubservicing and OtherTotal
Balance - beginning of period$271,189 $336,513 $607,702 $296,782 $323,983 $620,765 
Additions:
Originations44,530 2,878 47,408 21,113 1,686 22,799 
Acquisitions / Increase in subservicing(1)
17,061 102,960 120,021 (2,307)40,260 37,953 
Deductions:
Dispositions(68)(5,945)(6,013)(71)(20,110)(20,181)
Principal reductions and other(5,390)(6,858)(12,248)(5,426)(5,133)(10,559)
Voluntary reductions(2)
(39,463)(62,617)(102,080)(31,299)(43,785)(75,084)
Involuntary reductions(3)
(256)(69)(325)(638)(109)(747)
Net changes in loans serviced by others(148) (148)(179)— (179)
Balance - end of period$287,455 $366,862 $654,317 $277,975 $296,792 $574,767 

(1)Calculated basis points (“bps”)Includes transfers to/from Subservicing and Other.
(2)Voluntary reductions are as follows: Annualized dollar amount/Total average UPB X 10000.related to loan payoffs by customers.
(3)Involuntary reductions refer to loan chargeoffs.

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During the six months ended June 30, 2020, we had total other expenses, net, of $90 compared to total other income, net, of $28 for the same period in 2019. The change was2021, our forward MSR UPB increased primarily due to a decrease in interest income, mainly drivenincreased originations volumes and acquisitions, partially offset by lower interest income earned on custodial balances driven by lower LIBOR rates. Income earned on reverse mortgage interest decreased due to the declineincreased voluntary reductions in the reverse mortgage interests balance and the amortization of a net asset premium into income. Interest expense remained relatively flat forlow interest rate environment. During the six months ended June 30, 2021, our subservicing and other portfolio UPB increased primarily driven by increased acquisitions, partially offset by increased voluntary reductions in the low interest rate environment.

The table below summarizes the overall performance of the forward servicing and subservicing portfolio:
Table 7. Key Performance Metrics - Forward Servicing and Subservicing Portfolio(1)
June 30, 2021June 30, 2020
Loan count(2)
3,461,557 3,360,826 
Average loan amount(3)
$189,026 $171,022 
Average coupon - agency(4)
3.8 %4.4 %
Average coupon - non-agency(4)
4.4 %4.7 %
60+ delinquent (% of loans)(5)
4.5 %4.7 %
90+ delinquent (% of loans)(5)
4.2 %2.2 %
120+ delinquent (% of loans)(5)
4.0 %1.6 %
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2021202020212020
Total prepayment speed (12-month constant prepayment rate)26.0 %26.0 %28.4 %22.6 %

(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)As of June 30, 2021 and 2020, loan count includes 123,194 and 195,423 loans in forbearance related to the CARES Act, respectively.
(3)Average loan amount is presented in whole dollar amounts.
(4)The weighted average coupon amounts presented in the table above are only reflective of our owned forward MSR portfolio that is reported at fair value.
(5)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. Loan delinquency includes loans in forbearance.

Delinquency is an 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. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the implementation of the CARES Act, loans greater than 90 days and 120 days delinquent have increased as of June 30, 2021 compared to 2020.

Table 8. Forward Loan Modifications and Workout Units
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
20212020Change20212020Change
Modifications(1)
17,545 4,329 13,216 33,180 9,044 24,136 
Workouts(2)
18,036 2,253 15,783 36,377 5,366 31,011 
Total modifications and workout units35,581 6,582 28,999 69,557 14,410 55,147 

(1)Modifications adjust the same periodterms of the loan.
(2)Workouts are other loss mitigation options which do not adjust the terms of the loan. Workouts exclude loans which did not miss a contractual payment during forbearance related to the CARES Act.

Total modifications and workouts during the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 increased compared to 2020 primarily due to an increase in 2019.modifications and workouts related to loans impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic which successfully exited their forbearance plans.

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Servicing Portfolio and Related Liabilities

The table below summarizes the servicing portfolio and related liabilities in the Servicing segment:
Table 13. Servicing Portfolios and Related Liabilities
June 30, 2020December 31, 2019
UPBCarrying AmountbpsUPBCarrying Amountbps
Forward MSRs - acquisition pool:
Credit sensitive$131,105  $1,307  100$147,895  $1,613  109
Interest sensitive146,870  1,450  99148,887  1,883  126
Total forward MSRs - fair value$277,975  $2,757  99$296,782  $3,496  118
Forward MSRs - investor pool:
Agency$228,680  $2,308  101$240,688  $2,944  122
Non-agency49,295  449  9156,094  552  98
Total forward MSRs - fair value$277,975  $2,757  99$296,782  $3,496  118
Total forward MSRs$277,975  $2,757  $296,782  $3,496  
Subservicing and other(1)
Agency286,710  N/A308,532  N/A
Non-agency10,082  N/A15,451  N/A
Total subservicing and other296,792  N/A323,983  N/A
Reverse portfolio - amortized cost
MSR2,190   2,508   
MSL12,891  (48) 13,994  (61) 
Securitized loans5,677  5,709  6,223  6,279  
Total reverse portfolio serviced20,758  5,667  22,725  6,224  
Total servicing portfolio unpaid principal balance$595,525  $8,424  $643,490  $9,720  

(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.

As of June 30, 2020, when measuring the fair value of the portfolio as a basis point of the unpaid principal balance, our credit sensitive pool decreased in value by 9 bps and interest sensitive pool decreased in value by 27 bps, compared to December 31, 2019 primarily due to higher forecasted prepayment speeds as a result of the declining interest rate environment in 2020.

We assess whether acquired portfolios are more credit sensitive or interest sensitive in nature on the date of 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 portfolios primarily consist of higher delinquency single-family non-conforming residential forward mortgage loans in private-label securitizations.

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The following table sets forth the activities of forward MSRs:
Table 14.9. Forward MSRs - Fair Value Rollforward
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
20202019202020192021202020212020
Fair value - beginning of periodFair value - beginning of period$3,109  $3,481  $3,496  $3,665  Fair value - beginning of period$3,354 $3,109 $2,703 $3,496 
Additions:Additions:Additions:
Servicing retained from mortgage loans soldServicing retained from mortgage loans sold126  103  249  169  Servicing retained from mortgage loans sold266 126 554 249 
Purchases of servicing rightsPurchases of servicing rights—  280  24  689  Purchases of servicing rights151 — 218 24 
Dispositions:Dispositions:Dispositions:
Sales and cancellation of servicing assetsSales and cancellation of servicing assets—  (34) —  (294) Sales and cancellation of servicing assets(10)— (12)— 
Changes in fair value:Changes in fair value:Changes in fair value:
Due to changes in valuation inputs or assumptions used in the valuation model:Due to changes in valuation inputs or assumptions used in the valuation model:Due to changes in valuation inputs or assumptions used in the valuation model:
Credit sensitive(40) (35) (221) (156) 
Interest sensitive(276) (175) (496) (386) 
Other changes in fair value:
AgencyAgency(215)(284)146 (635)
Non-agencyNon-agency(25)(32)124 (82)
Changes in valuation due to amortization:Changes in valuation due to amortization:
Scheduled principal paymentsScheduled principal payments(24) (23) (47) (45) Scheduled principal payments(25)(23)(49)(46)
Disposition of negative MSRs and other(1)
25  11  45  23  
PrepaymentsPrepaymentsPrepayments
Voluntary prepaymentsVoluntary prepaymentsVoluntary prepayments
Credit sensitive(26) (26) (50) (45) 
Interest sensitive(135) (70) (237) (102) 
AgencyAgency(192)(152)(389)(268)
Non-agencyNon-agency(10)(9)(20)(18)
Involuntary prepaymentsInvoluntary prepaymentsInvoluntary prepayments
Credit sensitive—  (2) (1) (4) 
Interest sensitive(2) (5) (5) (9) 
AgencyAgency(1)(2)(2)(6)
Non-agencyNon-agency —  — 
Other changes:Other changes:
Disposition of negative MSRs and other(1)
Disposition of negative MSRs and other(1)
14 24 34 43 
Fair value - end of periodFair value - end of period$2,757  $3,505  $2,757  $3,505  Fair value - end of period$3,307 $2,757 $3,307 $2,757 

(1)Amounts primarily represent negative fair values reclassified from the MSR asset to reserves as underlying loans are removed from the MSR and other reclassification adjustments.

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See
The following table sets forthNote 3, Mortgage Servicing Rights and Related Liabilities and Note 13, Fair Value Measurements, in the weighted-average keyNotes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited), for additional information regarding the range of assumptions in estimatingand sensitivities related to the fair value measurement of forward MSRs:
Table 15. MSRs - Fair Value
June 30, 2020June 30, 2019
Total MSRs Portfolio
Discount rate9.5 %9.7 %
Prepayment speeds14.2 %13.7 %
Average life5.3 years5.8 years
Acquisition Pools:
Credit Sensitive
Discount rate9.9 %10.6 %
Prepayment speeds12.6 %13.5 %
Average life5.6 years5.9 years
Interest Sensitive
Discount rate9.0 %8.9 %
Prepayment speeds15.8 %13.9 %
Average life4.9 years5.6 years
Investor Pools:
Agency
Discount rate8.9 %9.0 %
Prepayment speeds14.4 %13.5 %
Average life5.2 years5.7 years
Non-Agency
Discount rate12.0 %12.6 %
Prepayment speeds13.4 %14.5 %
Average life5.6 years6.0 years

The weighted-average discount rate for total MSRs portfolio decreased as of June 30, 2020 compared to the same period in 2019 due to the declining interest rate environment in2021 and December 31, 2020. Weighted-average life for total MSRs portfolio decreased due to the increase in prepayment speeds, which was attributable to the interest rate decline period over period.

The discount rate, which is 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.

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.

The key assumptions were separately applied to the servicing of loans in forbearance to account for differences in the underlying estimate of future servicing revenues related to those loans.

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Excess Spread Financing

As further disclosed in Note 3, Mortgage Servicing Rights and Related Liabilities, in the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited), 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 an 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 and the purchase of loans. We do not currently utilize these transactions as a primary source of financing due to the availability of lower cost sources of funding.

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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 (i) prepayment speeds (ii) recapture rates and (ii) our ability to recapture mortgage prepayments through the origination platform.(iii) discount rates. See Note 3, Mortgage Servicing Rights and Related Liabilitiesand Note 13, Fair Value Measurements, in the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited), for additional information regarding the range of assumptions and sensitivities related to the measurement of the excess spread financing liability as of June 30, 20202021 and December 31, 2019.2020.

The following table sets forth the change in the excess spread financing and the related weighted-average assumptions:financing:
Table 16.10. Excess Spread Financing - Rollforward
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2020201920202019
Fair value - beginning of period$1,242  $1,309  $1,311  $1,184  
Additions:
New financings—  193  24  438  
Deductions:
Settlements and repayments(52) (68) (110) (119) 
Changes in fair value:
Credit Sensitive(22) 17  (24) (15) 
Interest Sensitive(44) (22) (77) (59) 
Fair value - end of period$1,124  $1,429  $1,124  $1,429  
Key Weighted-Average Assumptions:June 30, 2020June 30, 2019
Total Excess Spread Portfolio
Discount rate12.0 %9.6 %
Prepayment speeds13.4 %13.1 %
Recapture rate18.7 %20.2 %
Average life5.4 years5.7 years
Credit Sensitive
Discount rate12.7 %10.3 %
Prepayment speeds12.7 %13.1 %
Recapture rate20.3 %22.3 %
Average life5.6 years5.8 years
Interest Sensitive
Discount rate10.7 %8.4 %
Prepayment speeds14.6 %12.9 %
Recapture rate15.8 %17.4 %
Average life5.1 years5.4 years
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The following table sets forth the change in the MSRs financing liability and the related weighted-average assumptions:
Table 17. MSRs Financing Liability - Rollforward
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2020201920202019
Fair value - beginning of period$43  $34  $37  $32  
Changes in fair value:
Changes in valuation inputs or assumptions used in the valuation model 13  18  19  
Other changes in fair value(3) (4) (6) (8) 
Fair value - end of period$49  $43  $49  $43  
June 30, 2020June 30, 2019
Weighted-Average Assumptions
Advance financing rates4.3 %3.7 %
Annual advance recovery rates18.6 %19.3 %

We entered into several sale agreements whereby we sold the right to receive repayment of 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 recorded as an MSR financing liability in our consolidated balance sheets and represent the incremental costs relative to the market participant assumptions contained in the MSR valuation. Changes in the value of the MSR financing liability are recorded against servicing revenue and interest imputed on the outstanding liability is recorded as interest expense.

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 rate 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 involve excess spread financing with our co-investment partners for the periods indicated:
Table 18. Leveraged Portfolio Characteristics
June 30, 2020June 30, 2019
Owned forward servicing portfolio - unencumbered$83,683  $87,007  
Owned forward servicing portfolio - encumbered194,292  229,005  
Subserviced forward servicing portfolio and other296,792  302,108  
Total unpaid principal balance$574,767  $618,120  

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.

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Reverse MSRs, MSLs and Participating Interests in Reverse Mortgages - Amortized Cost

The table below provides detail of the characteristics and key performance metrics of the reverse servicing portfolio, which is included in reverse MSRs, MSLs and participating interests in reverse mortgages. Such assets are recorded at amortized cost.
Table 19. Reverse Mortgage Portfolio Characteristics
June 30, 2020June 30, 2019
Loan count154,313  180,899  
Ending unpaid principal balance$20,758  $25,569  
Average loan amount(1)
$134,516  $141,342  
Average coupon2.2 %4.3 %
Average borrower age81  80  

(1)Average loan amount is presented in whole dollar amounts.

Historically, we acquired servicing rights and participating interests in reverse mortgage portfolios. Reverse mortgage loans, most commonly 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. For acquired servicing rights, an MSR or MSL is established on the acquisition date at fair value, as applicable, based on the expected discounted cash flow from servicing the reverse portfolio.

Each quarter, we accrete the MSL to revenues - service related, 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 key 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 the valuation allowance.

Based on our assessment, no impairment or increased obligation was required to be recorded for reverse MSRs and MSLs as of June 30, 2020.
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2021202020212020
Fair value - beginning of period$934 $1,242 $934 $1,311 
Additions:
New financings —  24 
Deductions:
Settlements and repayments(40)(52)(81)(110)
Changes in fair value:
Agency(29)(60)9 (103)
Non-agency2 (6)5 
Fair value - end of period$867 $1,124 $867$1,124


Originations Segment

The strategy of our Originations segment is to originate or acquire new loans for the servicing portfolio at a more attractive cost than purchasing MSRs in bulk transactions and 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 or acquiring loans at a more attractive cost than would be the case in bulk MSR acquisitions, the Originations 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 threetwo channels:

Our direct-to-consumer (“DTC”) lending channel relies on our call centers, our website and mobile apps, specially trained teams of licensed mortgage originators, predictive analytics and modeling utilizing proprietary data from our servicing portfolio to interact with customers. Our primary focus isreach our existing customers who may benefit from a new mortgage. Depending on borrower eligibility, we will refinance existing loans into conventional, government or non-agency products. Through lead campaigns and direct marketing, the direct-to-consumer channel seeks to assist our customers withconvert leads into loans in a refinance or home purchase by providing them with a needs-based approach to understanding their current mortgage options.cost-efficient manner.

Our correspondent lending channel acquires newly originated residential mortgage loans that have been underwritten to investor 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 a better rate of return than traditional bulk or flow acquisitions.

Our wholesale lending channel works with mortgage brokers to source loans which are underwritten and funded by us in our name. Counterparty risk is mitigated through quality and compliance monitoring and all brokers are subject to our eligibility requirements coupled with an annual recertification process. We shut down our wholesale lending operations during the three months ended June 30, 2020 and subsequently ceased originating loans and funded out the remaining pipeline.
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The charts below set forth the pull through adjusted lock volume and funded volume by channel and channel mix ($ in Billions):

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The following tables set forth the results of operations for the Originations segment:
Table 20.11. Originations Segment Results of Operations
Three Months Ended June 30,
20202019$ Change% Change
Total revenues$594  $264  $330  125 %
Total expenses167  145  22  15 %
Total other income (expenses), net (1)  (700)%
Income before income tax expense$433  $118  $315  267 %
Originations Margin
Revenue$594  $264  $330  125 %
Pull through adjusted lock volume$12,394  $11,197  $1,197  11 %
Revenue as a percentage of pull through adjusted lock volume(1)
4.79 %2.36 %2.43 %103 %
Expenses$167  $145  $22  15 %
Funded volume$10,729  $9,996  $733  %
Expenses as a percentage of funded volume(2)
1.56 %1.45 %0.11 %%
Originations Margin3.23 %0.91 %2.32 %255 %
Three Months Ended June 30,
20212020Change
Revenues
Service related, net$45 $21 $24 
Net gain on mortgage loans held for sale
Net gain on loans originated and sold143 453 (310)
Capitalized servicing rights246 123 123 
Provision for repurchase reserves, net of release(4)(3)(1)
Total net gain on mortgage loans held for sale385 573 (188)
Total revenues430 594 (164)
Expenses
Salaries, wages and benefits164 120 44 
General and administrative
Loan origination expenses26 16 10 
Corporate and other general administrative expenses17 16 
Marketing and professional service fees13 11 
Depreciation and amortization6 
Total general and administrative62 47 15 
Total expenses226 167 59 
Other income (expenses)
Interest income26 19 
Interest expense(23)(13)(10)
Total other income, net3 (3)
Income from continuing operations before income tax expense$207 $433 $(226)
Weighted average note rate - mortgage loans held for sale3.1 %3.3 %(0.2)%
Weighted average cost of funds (excluding facility fees)2.1 %2.6 %(0.5)%

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Table 11.1 Originations - Key Metrics
Three Months Ended June 30,
20212020Change
Key Metrics
Consumer direct lock pull through adjusted volume(1)
$8,634 $9,595 $(961)
Other locked pull through adjusted volume(1)
9,724 2,799 6,925 
Total pull through adjusted lock volume$18,358 $12,394 $5,964 
Funded volume$22,227 $10,729 $11,498 
Volume of loans sold$24,950 $11,172 $13,778 
Recapture percentage(2)
31.9 %26.1 %5.8 %
Refinance recapture percentage(3)
41.5 %30.9 %10.6 %
Purchase as a percentage of funded volume23.9 %10.3 %13.6 %
Value of capitalized servicing on retained settlements128  bps133  bps(5) bps
Originations Margin
Revenue$430 $594 $(164)
Pull through adjusted lock volume$18,358 $12,394 $5,964 
Revenue as a percentage of pull through adjusted lock volume(4)
2.34 %4.79 %(2.45)%
Expenses(5)
$223 $161 $62 
Funded volume$22,227 $10,729 $11,498 
Expenses as a percentage of funded volume(6)
1.00 %1.50 %(0.50)%
Originations Margin1.34 %3.29 %(1.95)%

(1)Pull through adjusted volume represents the expected funding from locks taken during the period.
(2)Recapture percentage includes new loan originations for both purchase and refinance transactions where borrower retention and/or property retention occurs as a result of a loan payoff from our servicing portfolio. Excludes loans we are contractually unable to solicit.
(3)Refinance recapture percentage includes new loan originations for refinance transactions where borrower retention and property retention occurs as a result of a loan payoff from our servicing portfolio. Excludes loans we are contractually unable to solicit.
(4)Calculated on pull-through adjusted lock volume as revenue is recognized at the time of loan lock.
(2)(5)Expenses include total expenses and total other income (expenses), net.
(6)Calculated on funded volume as expenses are incurred based on closing of the loan.

Income from continuing operations before income tax expense increaseddecreased for the three months ended June 30, 20202021 as compared to the same period in 20192020 primarily due to an increasea decrease in total revenues driven by origination volume growth, predominatelya decrease in the DTC channel. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we slowed operationsnet gain on loans originated and sold in the correspondent channel in order to prioritize cash build and de-risk the pipeline. The growth in origination volume was primarily due to declining interest rates.connection with unfavorable mark-to-market loans-related derivatives/hedges revenues. The Originations Margin for the three months ended June 30, 2020 increased2021 decreased as compared to the same period in 20192020 primarily due to highera lower revenue ratio as a percentage of pull through adjusted lock volume driven by an increaselower margins from a shift in volumechannel mix from the DTC channel.

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Table 20.1 Originations Segment Results of Operations
Six Months Ended June 30,
20202019$ Change% Change
Total revenues$911  $410  $501  122 %
Total expenses333  249  84  34 %
Total other income, net13   11  550 %
Income before income tax expense$591  $163  $428  263 %
Originations Margin
Revenue$911  $410  $501  122 %
Pull through adjusted lock volume$25,071  $17,157  $7,914  46 %
Revenue as a percentage of pull through adjusted lock volume(1)
3.63 %2.39 %1.24 %52 %
Expenses$333  $249  $84  34 %
Funded volume$23,088  $15,712  $7,376  47 %
Expenses as a percentage of funded volume(2)
1.44 %1.58 %(0.14)%(9)%
Originations Margin2.19 %0.81 %1.38 %170 %

(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.

Income before tax expense increased for the six months ended June 30, 2020 as compared to the same period in 2019 primarily due to an increase in revenues driven by origination volume growth predominately in the DTC channel. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we slowed operations in thehigher correspondent channel in order to prioritize cash build and de-risk the pipeline. The growth in origination volume was primarily due to declining interest rates. The Originations Margin for the six months ended June 30, 2020 increased as compared to the same period in 2019 due to higher revenue as a percentage of pull through adjusted lock volume driven by an increase in volume from the DTC channel.

Originations Segment Revenues

Service related fee, net - Originations refers to fees collected from customers for originated loans and from other lenders for loans purchased through the correspondentmix. Correspondent channel and includes loan application, underwriting, and other similar fees.

Net gain on loans originated and sold represents the gains and losses from the origination, purchase, and sale of loans and related derivative instruments. Gains from the origination and sale of loans are affected by the volume and margin of our originations activity and is impacted by fluctuation in interest rates.

Capitalized servicing rights represents the fair value attributed to mortgage servicing rights at the time in which they are retained in connection with the sale of loans during the period.
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Total revenues for the Originations segment are set forth in the tables below:
Table 21. Originations - Revenues
Three Months Ended June 30,
20202019$ Change% Change
Service related, net - Originations$21  $20  $ %
Net gain on mortgage loans held for sale
Net gain on loans originated and sold453  152  301  198 %
Capitalized servicing rights123  100  23  23 %
Provision for repurchase reserves, net of release(3) (8)  (63)%
Total net gain on mortgage loans held for sale573  244  329  135 %
Total revenues - Originations$594  $264  $330  125 %
Key Metrics
Consumer direct lock pull through adjusted volume(1)
$9,595  $4,390  $5,205  119 %
Other locked pull through adjusted volume(1)
2,799  6,807  (4,008) (59)%
Total pull through adjusted volume$12,394  $11,197  $1,197  11 %
Funded volume$10,729  $9,996  $733  %
Volume of loans sold$11,172  $9,089  $2,083  23 %
Recapture percentage(2)
26.1 %23.1 %3.0 %13 %
Refinance recapture percentage(3)
30.9 %43.7 %(12.8)%(29)%
Purchase as a percentage of funded volume10.3 %52.8 %(42.5)%(80)%
Value of capitalized servicing on retained settlements133  bps149  bps(16) bps(11)%

(1)Pull through adjusted volume represents the expected funding from locks taken during the period.
(2)Recapture percentage includes both purchase and refinance origination and payoff activity.
(3)Refinance recapture percentage excludes purchase originations and purchase payoff activity.

Total revenues increasedmix for the three months ended June 30, 20202021 was 53% compared to the same period23% in 2019 primarily driven by the higher origination volumes in a declining interest rate environment and higher volumes from the DTC channel. Total revenue increased $330 or 125% period over period as consumer direct lock pull through adjusted volume increased 119% during the same period.2020.

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Table 21.1 Originations -Originations Segment Revenues
Six Months Ended June 30,
20202019$ Change% Change
Service related, net - Originations$41  $35  $ 17 %
Net gain on mortgage loans held for sale
Net gain on loans originated and sold636  224  412  184 %
Capitalized servicing rights242  161  81  50 %
Provision for repurchase reserves, net of release(8) (10)  (20)%
Total net gain on mortgage loans held for sale870  375  495  132 %
Total revenues - Originations$911  $410  $501  122 %
Key Metrics
Consumer direct lock pull through adjusted volume(1)
$17,018  $6,723  $10,295  153 %
Other locked pull through adjusted volume(1)
8,053  10,434  (2,381) (23)%
Total pull through adjusted volume$25,071  $17,157  $7,914  46 %
Funded volume$23,088  $15,712  $7,376  47 %
Volume of loans sold$24,427  $15,324  $9,103  59 %
Recapture percentage(2)
27.5 %24.9 %2.6 %10 %
Refinance recapture percentage(3)
33.4 %46.9 %(13.5)%(29)%
Purchase as a percentage of funded volume18.7 %52.4 %(33.7)%(64)%
Value of capitalized servicing on retained settlements135  bps146  bps(11) bps(8)%

(1)Pull through adjusted volume represents the expected funding from locks taken during the period.
(2)Recapture percentage includes both purchase and refinance origination and payoff activity.
(3)Refinance recapture percentage excludes purchase originations and purchase payoff activity.

Total revenues increased for the six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the same period in 2019 primarily driven by the higher origination volumes in a declining interest rate environment and higher volumes from the DTC channel. Total revenue increased $501 or 122% period over period as consumer direct lock pull through adjusted volume increased 153%decreased during the same period.

The tables below summarize expenses for the Originations segment:
Table 22. Originations - Expenses
Three Months Ended June 30,
20202019$ Change% Change
Salaries, wages and benefits$120  $88  $32  36 %
General and administrative
Loan origination expenses16  17  (1) (6)%
Corporate and other general and administrative expenses16  13   23 %
Marketing and professional service fees11  21  (10) (48)%
Depreciation and amortization  (2) (33)%
Total general and administrative47  57  (10) (18)%
Total expenses - Originations$167  $145  $22  15 %

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Total expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2021 compared to 2020 primarily driven by a decrease in net gain on loans originated and sold as a result of unfavorable mark-to-market loans-related derivatives/hedges revenue, partially offset by higher origination volumes in a lower interest rate environment, primarily from the correspondent channel. Total revenue decreased $164 or 28% period over period despite a total pull through adjusted lock volume increase of 48% during the same period. There were no material changes for repurchase reserves.

Originations Segment Expenses
Total expenses during the three months ended June 30, 2021 increased when compared to the same period in 20192020 primarily due to growth in origination volumes, which was driven by the low interest rate environment.volumes. The origination volume growth contributed to the increase in salaries, wages and benefits, due to increased compensation and headcount related costs. TheDespite the increase in salaries, wages and benefits was partially offset byexpenses, our expenses as a decrease in marketing and professional service fee expenses which were higher in 2019 due to a $10 legal reserve.

Table 22.1 Originations - Expenses
Six Months Ended June 30,
20202019$ Change% Change
Salaries, wages and benefits$237  $157  $80  51 %
General and administrative
Loan origination expenses32  27   19 %
Corporate and other general and administrative expenses34  27   26 %
Marketing and professional service fees23  29  (6) (21)%
Depreciation and amortization  (2) (22)%
Total general and administrative96  92   %
Total expenses - Originations$333  $249  $84  34 %

Total expenses forpercentage of funded volume decreased during the sixthree months ended June 30, 2020 increased2021 when compared to the same period2020, demonstrating an improvement in 2019 primarily due to growth in origination volumes, which was driven by the low interest rate environment. The origination volume growth contributed to the increase in salaries, wagescost efficiencies and benefits, due to increased compensation and headcount related costs, and loan origination expenses. In addition, corporate and other general and administrative expenses increased during the six months ended June 30, 2020 primarily driven by higher outsourcing costs, partially offset by a decrease in marketing and professional service fee expenses. Marketing and professional service fee expenses were higher in 2019 primarily due to a $10 legal reserve.scale.

The tables below summarize other income (expenses), net, for the Originations segment: 
Table 23. Originations -Segment Other Income (Expenses), Net
Three Months Ended June 30,
20202019$ Change% Change
Interest income$19  $23  $(4) (17)%
Interest expense(13) (25) 12  (48)%
Other income, net—   (1) (100)%
Total other income (expenses), net - Originations$ $(1) $ (700)%
Weighted average note rate - mortgage loans held for sale3.3 %4.4 %(1.1)%(25)%
Weighted average cost of funds (excluding facility fees)2.6 %4.3 %(1.7)%(40)%

Interest income relates primarily to mortgage loans held for sale. Interest expense is associated with the warehouse facilities utilized to finance newly originated loans.

Interest income forduring the three months ended June 30, 2021 increased when compared to 2020 primarily driven by higher originations volume offset by an increase in interest expense driven by originations volume growth.
Table 12. Originations Segment Results of Operations
Six Months Ended June 30,
20212020Change
Revenues
Service related, net$88 $41 $47 
Net gain on mortgage loans held for sale
Net gain on loans originated and sold429 636 (207)
Capitalized servicing rights520 242 278 
Provision for repurchase reserves, net of release(12)(8)(4)
Total net gain on mortgage loans held for sale937 870 67 
Total revenues1,025 911 114 
Expenses
Salaries, wages and benefits331 237 94 
General and administrative
Loan origination expenses53 32 21 
Corporate and other general administrative expenses37 34 
Marketing and professional service fees26 23 
Depreciation and amortization10 
Total general and administrative126 96 30 
Total expenses457 333 124 
Other income (expenses)
Interest income49 53 (4)
Interest expense(48)(40)(8)
Total other income, net1 13 (12)
Income from continuing operations before income tax expense$569 $591 $(22)
Weighted average note rate - mortgage loans held for sale3.0 %3.5 %(0.5)%
Weighted average cost of funds (excluding facility fees)2.2 %2.9 %(0.7)%

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Table 12.1 Originations - Key Metrics
Six Months Ended June 30,
20212020Change
Key Metrics
Consumer direct lock pull through adjusted volume(1)
$18,956 $17,018 $1,938 
Other locked pull through adjusted volume(1)
22,669 8,053 14,616 
Total pull through adjusted lock volume$41,625 $25,071 $16,554 
Funded volume$47,360 $23,088 $24,272 
Volume of loans sold$51,261 $24,427 $26,834 
Recapture percentage(2)
31.5 %27.5 %4.0 %
Refinance recapture percentage(3)
38.6 %33.4 %5.2 %
Purchase as a percentage of funded volume17.7 %18.7 %(1.0)%
Value of capitalized servicing on retained settlements128  bps135  bps(7) bps
Originations Margin
Revenue$1,025 $911 $114 
Pull through adjusted lock volume$41,625 $25,071 $16,554 
Revenue as a percentage of pull through adjusted lock volume(4)
2.46 %3.63 %(1.17)%
Expenses(5)
$456 $320 $136 
Funded volume$47,360 $23,088 $24,272 
Expenses as a percentage of funded volume(6)
0.96 %1.39 %(0.43)%
Originations Margin1.50 %2.24 %(0.74)%

(1)Pull through adjusted volume represents the expected funding from locks taken during the period.
(2)Recapture percentage includes new loan originations for both purchase and refinance transactions where borrower retention and/or property retention occurs as a result of a loan payoff from our servicing portfolio. Excludes loans we are contractually unable to solicit.
(3)Refinance recapture percentage includes new loan originations for refinance transactions where borrower retention and property retention occurs as a result of a loan payoff from our servicing portfolio. Excludes loans we are contractually unable to solicit.
(4)Calculated on pull-through adjusted lock volume as revenue is recognized at the time of loan lock.
(5)Expenses include total expenses and total other income (expenses), net.
(6)Calculated on funded volume as expenses are incurred based on closing of the loan.

Income from continuing operations before income tax expense decreased for the six months ended June 30, 2021 as compared to 2020 primarily due to an increase in total expenses driven by higher salaries, wages and benefits and loan originations expenses as a result of higher origination volume due to the low interest rate environment and funding out the pipeline. The Originations Margin for 2021 decreased as compared to 2020 primarily due to a lower revenue ratio as a percentage of pull through adjusted lock volume driven by lower margins from a shift in channel mix from DTC to higher correspondent channel mix.


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Originations Segment Revenues
Total revenues increased during the six months ended June 30, 2021 compared to 2020 primarily driven by higher origination volumes in a lower interest rate environment, primarily from the correspondent channel, partially offset by a decrease in net gain on loans originated and sold in connection with unfavorable mark-to-market loans-related derivatives revenue. Total revenue increased $114 or 13% period over period as total pull through adjusted lock volume increased 66% during the same period. There were no material changes for repurchase reserves.

Originations Segment Expenses
Total expenses during the six months ended June 30, 2021 increased when compared to 2020 primarily due to growth in origination volumes. The origination volume growth contributed to the increase in salaries, wages and benefits, due to increased compensation and headcount related costs. Despite the increase in expenses, our expenses as a percentage of funded volume decreased during the six months ended June 30, 2021 when compared to 2020, demonstrating an improvement in cost efficiencies and scale.

Originations Segment Other Income (Expenses), Net
Interest income during the six months ended June 30, 2021 decreased when compared to the same period in 20192020 primarily driven by a lower average note rate on mortgage loans held for sale partially offset by higher fundedgrowth in originations volume. The decrease in interest income was offset by a decrease in interestInterest expense increased primarily due to a lower costthe growth of funds.

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Table 23.1 Originations - Other Income, Net
Six Months Ended June 30,
20202019$ Change% Change
Interest income$53  $40  $13  33 %
Interest expense(40) (43)  (7)%
Other income, net—   (5) (100)%
Total other income, net - Originations$13  $ $11  550 %
Weighted average note rate - mortgage loans held for sale3.5 %4.6 %(1.1)%(24)%
Weighted average cost of funds (excluding facility fees)2.9 %4.5 %(1.6)%(36)%

Interest income for the six months ended June 30, 2020 increased when compared to the same period in 2019 primarily driven by higher funded volume, partially offset by lower average note rate on mortgage loans held for sale. The increase in interest income was partially offset by a decrease in other income, net. Other income, net, was higher in 2019 due to recognition of incentives we received related to our financing of certain loans satisfying certain customer 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. We recorded $5 in other income, net, related to such incentives for the six months ended June 30, 2019. The master repurchase agreement expired during the third quarter of 2019.originations volume.


Xome Segment

Xome is a real estate 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.

Xome ishistorically has been organized into three divisions: Exchange, ServicesSolutions, and Data/Technology.Title. On March 12, 2021, we entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement with Blend Labs, in which Blend Labs will acquire our title business. Pursuant to the Stock Purchase Agreement, all cash generated, subject to certain adjustments, between March 13, 2021 and the closing date of the transaction, were held for the benefit of Blend Labs. The transaction was completed on June 30, 2021. Consequently, we have removed any discussion of the Title division from our results of operations from March 12, 2021 forward. Our other Xome divisions are:

The Exchange division consists of the Xome.com auction platform which utilizes proprietary technology designed to provide efficient execution for sales of foreclosed properties.

The ServicesSolutions division includes title, escrow,consists of field services, collateral valuation, recapture and field services related to real estate investments or transactions including purchases, sales, refinances and defaults.

The Data/Technology division contains a diversified set of businesses that provide technologydata analytic solutions to real estate service providers, aggregators,improve purchase, refinance and a variety of investors. This includes providing aggregation, standardization and licensing for one of the nation’s largest set of MLS, public records and neighborhood demographic data.

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The charts below set forth Xome’s total revenues ($ in Millions), Exchange properties sold, and Services completed orders:

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The following tables set forth the results of operations for the Xome segment:
Table 24.13. Xome Segment Results of Operations
Three Months Ended June 30,Three Months Ended June 30,
20202019$ Change% Change20212020Change
Xome - OperationsXome - OperationsXome - Operations
Revenues:Revenues:
ExchangeExchange$5 $$(4)
TitleTitle 52 (52)
SolutionsSolutions34 45 (11)
Total revenuesTotal revenues$106  $108  $(2) (2)%Total revenues39 106 (67)
Total expenses95  101  (6) (6)%
Total other income, net —   100 %
Income before income tax expense$12  $ $ 71 %
Pre-tax margin11.3 %6.5 %4.8 %74 %
Xome - Revenues
Exchange$ $20  $(11) (55)%
Services94  82  12  15 %
Data/Technology  (3) (50)%
Total revenues - Xome$106  $108  $(2) (2)%
Key Metrics
Exchange properties sold1,191  2,645  (1,454) (55)%
Average Exchange properties under management17,438  6,693  10,745  161 %
Services completed orders423,974  417,510  6,464  %
Percentage of revenue earned from third-party customers53.3 %52.9 %0.4 %%
Xome - Expenses
Expenses:Expenses:
Salaries, wages and benefitsSalaries, wages and benefits$33  $36  $(3) (8)%Salaries, wages and benefits17 33 (16)
General and administrativeGeneral and administrativeGeneral and administrative
Operational expensesOperational expenses59  62  (3) (5)%Operational expenses25 59 (34)
Depreciation and amortizationDepreciation and amortization  —  — %Depreciation and amortization3 — 
Total general and administrativeTotal general and administrative62  65  (3) (5)%Total general and administrative28 62 (34)
Total expenses - Xome$95  $101  $(6) (6)%
Total expensesTotal expenses45 95 (50)
Total other income, netTotal other income, net486 485 
Income from continuing operations before income tax expenseIncome from continuing operations before income tax expense$480 $12 $468 
Pre-tax marginPre-tax margin1230.8 %11.3 %1219.5 %
Key MetricsKey Metrics
Exchange properties soldExchange properties sold659 1,191 (532)
Average Exchange properties under managementAverage Exchange properties under management14,196 17,438 (3,242)
Title completed ordersTitle completed orders 245,252 (245,252)
Solutions completed ordersSolutions completed orders475,507 521,169 (45,662)
Percentage of revenue earned from third-party customersPercentage of revenue earned from third-party customers35.8 %53.4 %(17.6)%

Income from continuing operations before income tax expense increased for the three months ended June 30, 2020 as compared to the same period in 2019 primarily due to a decrease in total expenses. The decrease in total expenses was due to a decrease in both salaries, wages and benefits and operational expenses primarily driven by operational efficiencies. Total revenues remained relatively flat during the three months ended June 30, 20202021 as compared to the same period in 20192020 primarily due to an increase in total other income, net, partially offset by a decrease in Exchange revenues attributable to a decrease in defaults and foreclosures nationwide, offset by antotal revenues. The increase in Servicestotal other income, net, is a result of the gain of $487 associated with the sale of the title business to Blend Labs, Inc. We initially entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement with Blend Labs on March 12, 2021 to sell our title business, which was subsequently completed on June 30, 2021. Under the Stock Purchase Agreement, all cash generated, subject to certain adjustments, between March 13, 2021 and the closing date of the Title Transaction would be held to the benefit of Blend Labs. As result, the title business did not contribute to the Xome segment’s revenues from higher volumein the second quarter of units for title2021. For more information, see Note 1, Nature of Business and close, and field services.
Basis of Presentation,
in the
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited).
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Table 24.113.1 Xome Segment Results of Operations
Six Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
20202019$ Change% Change20212020Change
Xome - OperationsXome - OperationsXome - Operations
Revenues:Revenues:
ExchangeExchange$10 $25 $(15)
TitleTitle56 95 (39)
SolutionsSolutions69 92 (23)
Total revenuesTotal revenues$212  $204  $ %Total revenues135 212 (77)
Total expenses191  200  (9) (5)%
Total other income, net 11  (9) (82)%
Income before income tax expense$23  $15  $ 53 %
Pre-tax margin10.8 %7.4 %3.4 %46 %
Xome - Revenues
Exchange$25  $40  $(15) (38)%
Services179  153  26  17 %
Data/Technology 11  (3) (27)%
Total revenues - Xome$212  $204  $ %
Key Metrics
Exchange properties sold3,305  5,066  (1,761) (35)%
Average Exchange properties under management17,608  6,484  11,124  172 %
Services completed orders832,708  797,095  35,613  %
Percentage of revenue earned from third-party customers54.0 %53.0 %1.0 %%
Xome - Expenses
Expenses:Expenses:
Salaries, wages and benefitsSalaries, wages and benefits$68  $74  $(6) (8)%Salaries, wages and benefits46 68 (22)
General and administrativeGeneral and administrativeGeneral and administrative
Operational expensesOperational expenses117  119  (2) (2)%Operational expenses80 117 (37)
Depreciation and amortizationDepreciation and amortization  (1) (14)%Depreciation and amortization6 — 
Total general and administrativeTotal general and administrative123  126  (3) (2)%Total general and administrative86 123 (37)
Total expenses - Xome$191  $200  $(9) (5)%
Total expensesTotal expenses132 191 (59)
Total other income, netTotal other income, net486 484 
Income from continuing operations before income tax expenseIncome from continuing operations before income tax expense$489 $23 $466 
Pre-tax marginPre-tax margin362.2 %10.8 %351.4 %
Key MetricsKey Metrics
Exchange properties soldExchange properties sold1,369 3,305 (1,936)
Average Exchange properties under managementAverage Exchange properties under management14,203 17,608 (3,405)
Title completed ordersTitle completed orders188,356 475,900 (287,544)
Solutions completed ordersSolutions completed orders1,022,059 951,895 70,164 
Percentage of revenue earned from third-party customersPercentage of revenue earned from third-party customers44.6 %54.0 %(9.4)%

Income from continuing operations before income tax expense increased forduring the six months ended June 30, 20202021 as compared to the same period in 20192020 primarily due to an increase in total revenues and decrease in total expenses,other income, net, partially offset by a decrease in total revenues. The increase in total other income, net.net, is a result of the gain associated with the sale of the title business to Blend Labs, Inc. The increasedecrease in total revenues was driven by an increase in Services revenues from higher volumesthe Stock Purchase Agreement which stipulated that all cash generated, subject to certain adjustments, between March 13, 2021 and the closing date of units for title and close, and field services, partially offset by a decrease in Exchange revenues duethe Title Transaction would be held to the decrease in defaults and foreclosures nationwide. The decrease in total expenses was primarily due to a decrease in salaries, wages and benefits driven by operational efficiencies. The decrease in total other income, net, was due to the change in fair valuebenefit of the contingent consideration of $11 recorded in 2019 in connection with the acquisition of AMS.Blend Labs.
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Corporate/Other Segment

Corporate/Other represents unallocated overhead expenses, including the costs of executive management and other corporate functions that are not directly attributable to our operating segments, and interest expense on our unsecured senior notes.

The following tablestable set forth the selected financial results of operations for the Corporate/Other segment:Other:
Table 25.14. Corporate/Other SegmentSelected Financial Results of Operations
Three Months Ended June 30,
20202019$ Change% Change
Corporate/Other - Operations
Total revenues$(1) $—  $(1) (100)%
Total expenses35  57  (22) (39)%
Total other expenses, net(48) (50)  (4)%
Loss before income tax benefit - Corporate/Other$(84) $(107) $23  (21)%
Corporate/Other - Expenses
Salaries, wages and benefits$20  $24  $(4) (17)%
General and administrative
Operational expenses 22  (13) (59)%
Depreciation and amortization 11  (5) (45)%
Total general and administrative15  33  (18) (55)%
Total expenses - Corporate/Other$35  $57  $(22) (39)%
Corporate/Other - Other Expenses, Net
Total interest income$—  $ $(3) (100)%
Interest expense
Interest expense on unsecured senior notes(47) (51)  (8)%
Other interest expense—  (2)  100 %
Total interest expense(47) (53)  (11)%
Other expenses, net(1) —  (1) (100)%
Total other expenses, net - Corporate/Other$(48) $(50) $ (4)%
Weighted average cost - unsecured senior notes7.9 %7.9 %— %— %
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
20212020Change20212020Change
Corporate/Other - Operations
Total expenses$33 $34 $(1)$59 $67 $(8)
Interest expense31 47 (16)61 99 (38)

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There were no material changes for total expenses during the three months ended June 30, 20202021 as compared to 2020. Total expenses decreased in the same period in 2019six months ended June 30, 2021 as compared to 2020 primarily due to a decrease in total expenses. Total expenses weregeneral and administrative expense. General and administrative expense was higher in 2020 due to an $8 loss on impairment of assets in connection with an ancillary business and higher legal reserves.

Interest expense decreased in the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 due to acquisition and integration expenses related to the Pacific Union acquisition and the Seterus acquisition in February 2019. Depreciation and amortization decreased in the three months ended June 30, 20202021 as compared to the same period in 2019 primarily due to a decrease in amortization of intangible assets.
Other expenses, net for the 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.

The change in total other expenses, net, in the three months ended June 30, 2020 as compared to the same period in 2019 was primarily due to a decrease in interest expense on unsecured senior notes as a result of the repayment and redemption in 2020 of the 2021 and 2022 unsecured senior notes partially offset bydue 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2026 and the issuance in 2020 of the 2027 unsecured senior notes which was completed in January 2020.
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Table 25.1 Corporate/Other Segment Results of Operations
Six Months Ended June 30,
20202019$ Change% Change
Corporate/Other - Operations
Total revenues$—  $—  $—  — %
Total expenses68  102  (34) (33)%
Total other expenses, net(99) (105)  (6)%
Loss before income tax benefit - Corporate/Other$(167) $(207) $40  (19)%
Corporate/Other - Expenses
Salaries, wages and benefits$28  $46  $(18) (39)%
General and administrative
Operational expenses16  35  (19) (54)%
Depreciation and amortization16  21  (5) (24)%
Loss on impairment of assets —   100 %
Total general and administrative40  56  (16) (29)%
Total expenses - Corporate/Other$68  $102  $(34) (33)%
Corporate/Other - Other Expenses, Net
Total interest income$ $ $(4) (80)%
Interest expense
Interest expense on unsecured senior notes(98) (102)  (4)%
Other interest expense(1) (8)  (88)%
Total interest expense(99) (110) 11  (10)%
Other expenses, net(1) —  (1) (100)%
Total other expenses, net - Corporate/Other$(99) $(105) $ (6)%
Weighted average cost - unsecured senior notes7.9 %7.9 %— %— %
due 2027, 2028 and 2030 at lower interest rates.

Loss before income tax benefit decreased in the six months ended June 30, 2020 as compared to the same period in 2019 primarily due to a decrease in total expenses. Total expenses were higher in the six months ended June 30, 2019 due to acquisition and integration expenses related to the Pacific Union acquisition and the Seterus acquisition in February 2019. The decrease in salaries, wage and benefits and operational expenses was partially offset by an $8 loss on impairment of assets in connection with an ancillary business in 2020.

The change in total other expenses, net, in the six months ended June 30, 2020 as compared to the same period in 2019 was primarily due to a decrease in other interest expense as a result of lower commitment and facility fees, which were higher in 2019 due to the Pacific Union acquisition.
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Changes in Financial Position

The following table sets forth the change in assets for the periods presented:
Table 26. Changes in Assets
June 30, 2020December 31, 2019$ Change% Change
Cash and cash equivalents$1,041  $329  $712  216 %
Mortgage servicing rights2,763  3,502  (739) (21)%
Advances and other receivables, net668  988  (320) (32)%
Reverse mortgage interests, net5,709  6,279  (570) (9)%
Mortgage loans held for sale at fair value3,179  4,077  (898) (22)%
Deferred tax assets, net1,391  1,345  46  %
Other2,549  1,785  764  43 %
Total assets$17,300  $18,305  $(1,005) (5)%

Total assets as of June 30, 2020 decreased $1,005 or 5% compared with December 31, 2019 primarily due to the decrease in mortgage loans held for sale, mortgage servicing rights, reverse mortgage interests, net, and advances and other receivables, net. Mortgage loans held for sale decreased $898 primarily due to a larger quantity of loans sold in 2020. Mortgage servicing rights decreased primarily due to a negative mark-to-market adjustment of $644 driven by declining interest rates. Reverse mortgage interests, net, decreased $570 primarily due to the collection on participating interests in HMBS. Advances and other receivables, net, decreased primarily due to recoveries on advances through claim proceeds, customer payments and servicing transfers. The decrease in assets was partially offset by an increase in cash and cash equivalents, and other. Cash and cash equivalents was higher as of June 30, 2020 compared with December 31, 2019 primarily due to strong operating cash flow and additional funds drawn on our MSR facilities given the market risk at the end of the quarter in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic. Other increased primarily due to an increase in loans subject to repurchase by Ginnie Mae, which include loans in forbearance plans due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and implementation of the CARES Act, and an increase in derivative financials instruments due to the low interest rate environment.

The following table sets forth the change in liabilities and stockholders’ equity for the periods presented:
Table 27. Changes in Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
June 30, 2020December 31, 2019$ Change% Change
Unsecured senior notes, net$2,261  $2,366  $(105) (4)%
Advance facilities, net475  422  53  13 %
Warehouse facilities, net4,031  4,575  (544) (12)%
MSR related liabilities - nonrecourse at fair value1,173  1,348  (175) (13)%
Other nonrecourse debt, net4,707  5,286  (579) (11)%
Other2,508  2,077  431  21 %
Total liabilities15,155  16,074  (919) (6)%
Total stockholders’ equity2,145  2,231  (86) (4)%
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$17,300  $18,305  $(1,005) (5)%

Total stockholders’ equity at June 30, 2020 decreased $86 or 4% compared with the balance as of December 31, 2019 primarily due to net loss of $98 during the six months ended June 30, 2020. Total liabilities at June 30, 2020 decreased $919 or 6% compared with the balance as of December 31, 2019 primarily due to a decrease in other nonrecourse debt, net, and warehouse facilities, net, partially offset by an increase in other. Other nonrecourse debt, net, decreased $579 primarily due to repayments of reverse mortgage related nonrecourse debt. Warehouse facilities, net, decreased $544 primarily due to lower Originations funded volume as of June 30, 2020 compared to December 31, 2019. Other increased primarily due to an increase in loans subject to repurchase by Ginnie Mae, which include loans in forbearance plans due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and implementation of the CARES Act, and an increase in derivative financials instruments due to the low interest rate environment.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources

We measure liquidity by unrestricted cash and availability of borrowings on our MSR facilities and other facilities. OurWe held cash and cash equivalents on hand increased to $1,041of $716 as of June 30, 2020 from $3292021 compared to $695 as of December 31, 2019.2020. We benefited from strong operating cash flow and drew down cash fromhave sufficient borrowing capacity to support our MSR facilities to ensure we were prepared to deal with a severe economic scenario resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.

operations. As of June 30, 2020, we had $1,008 collateral pledged against the MSR facilities, of which we could borrow an additional $555. During the six months ended June 30, 2020, operating activities generated cash totaling $2,066. As of June 30, 2020,2021, total available borrowing capacity was $9,590,$14,930, of which $5,078$7,088 was unused.

The economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic could continue to result in an increase in servicing advances and liquidity demands related to the utilization of forbearance programs offered by the CARES Act. We did see an increase in forbearance plans overForbearance rates have declined since the peak during the second of quarter of 2020, but the forbearance rate has subsequently declined. Based on current modeling2020. As of expected forbearance rates withinJune 30, 2021, our portfolio, we believe that we are well-positioned to manage an increase in advances. In April 2020, we expanded our committedtotal advance facility capacity by $850, including an expansionwas $2,040, of capacity for private label advances for $200, which we believe will be adequate for$1,463 remained unused. For more information on our needs. We planadvance facilities, see Note 9, Indebtedness in the Notes to finance GNMA advances with existing MSR lines and corporate cash flow. For non-agency servicing, we are reimbursed for advances relatively quickly, which should limit growth in balances with even higher forbearance rates.the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited).

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)(iii) 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 which continue to increase due to the COVID-19 pandemic; (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)(vii) payment of our technology expenses.

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.

In addition, 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. See Note 8, Derivative Financial Instruments, in the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) in Item 1, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, which is incorporated herein for a summary of our derivative transactions.

In the normal course of business, we enter into various types of on- and off-balance sheet transactions with special purpose entities (“SPEs”) determined to be variable interest entities (“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 we transfer assets to an SPE, which then issues to investors various forms of debt obligations supported by those assets. In these securitization transactions, we typically receive cash and/or other interests in the SPE as proceeds for the transferred assets. See Note 10, Securitizations and Financings, in the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) in Item 1, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, which is incorporated herein for a summary of our transactions with VIEs and unconsolidated balances, and details of their impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements.

Cash Flows
The table below presents the major sources and uses of cash flow for operating activities:flows information:
Table 28. Operating15. Cash FlowFlows
Six Months Ended June 30,
20202019$ Change% Change
Net loss$(98) $(274) $176  (64)%
Deferred tax benefit(49) (76) 27  (36)%
Other non-cash adjustments to net loss(966) (536) (430) 80 %
Fair value changes in MSRs, MSR related liabilities and mortgage loans held for investment910  629  281  45 %
Originations net sales activities1,404  (1,013) 2,417  (239)%
Changes in working capital865  1,218  (353) (29)%
Net cash attributable to operating activities$2,066  $(52) $2,118  (4,073)%
Six Months Ended June 30,
20212020Change
Net cash attributable to:
Operating activities$(114)$2,066 $(2,180)
Investing activities(247)(14)(233)
Financing activities354 (1,363)1,717 
Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash$(7)$689 $(696)

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Operating activities
Our operating activities generatedused cash of $2,066$114 during the six months ended June 30, 20202021 compared to cash usedgenerated of $52$2,066 in the same period in 2019. The change was primarily due to the cash generated from originations net sales activities.

Cash generated from originations net sales activities was $1,404 during the six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to $1,013 cash used in the same period in 2019. The change was primarily due to an increase in proceeds of $11,177 on the sales of previously originated loans, partially offset by higher funding of $7,383 for loan origination activities driven by the declining interest rate environment and an increase in funds used of $1,377 to repurchase forward loan assets out of Ginnie Mae securitizations.

2020. The change in cash attributable to operating activities duewas primarily related to continuing operations, driven by an increase of $1,853 in the cash used from originations net sale activities, as a result of an increase in repurchases of forward loan assets out of Ginnie Mae securitizations, and a decrease of $774 driven by fair valuevalues changes in MSRs, MSR related liabilities and mortgage loans held for investmentMSRs. In addition, we recorded a $487 gain from the sale of the title business in 2021.

Investing activities
Our investing activities used cash of $247 during the six months ended June 30, 2020 increased $281 when2021 compared to the same periodcash used of $14 in 2019.2020. The change was primarily due to an increase in fair value changes and amortization/accretion of mortgage servicing rights/liabilities of $304, primarily due to the negative mark-to-market adjustment for the six months ended June 30, 2020.

The change in cash attributable to operating activities due to other non-cash adjustments to net loss during the six months ended June 30, 2020 increased $430 when compared to the same period in 2019 primarily due to the $521 increase in net gain on mortgage loans held for sale primarily driven by the higher origination volumes in a declining interest rate environment.

The table below presents the major sources and uses of cash flow for investing activities:
Table 29. Investing Cash Flows
Six Months Ended June 30,
20202019$ Change% Change
Acquisitions, net$—  $(85) $85  (100)%
Purchase of forward mortgage servicing rights, net of liabilities incurred(31) (409) 378  (92)%
Proceeds on sale of forward and reverse mortgage servicing rights43  279  (236) (85)%
Other(26) (27)  (4)%
Net cash attributable to investing activities$(14) $(242) $228  (94)%

Our investing activities used cash of $14 during the six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to $242 during the same period in 2019. The decrease in cash used infor investing activities was primarily duerelated to a decreasecontinuing operations, driven by an increase of $378$186 in cash used for the purchase of forward mortgage servicing rights net of liabilities incurred. In addition, during the six months ended June 30, 2019, we used $85 cash in connection with the Pacific Union and Seterus acquisitions. The decrease in cash used was partially offset by a decrease in cash generated of $236$30 from proceeds on sale of forward mortgage servicing rights.

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The table below presents the major sources and uses of cash flow for financing activities:
Table 30. Financing Cash Flow
Six Months Ended June 30,
20202019$ Change% Change
(Decrease) increase in warehouse facilities$(544) $1,173  $(1,717) (146)%
Increase (decrease) in advance facilities58  (40) 98  (245)%
Repayment of notes payable—  (294) 294  (100)%
Redemption and repayment of unsecured senior notes and nonrecourse debt(698) (6) (692) 11,533 %
Issuance of unsecured senior debt600  —  600  100 %
Issuance of excess spread financing24  437  (413) (95)%
Settlements and repayments of excess spread financing(110) (119)  (8)%
Decrease of participating interest financing(499) (848) 349  (41)%
Changes in HECM securitizations(168) (16) (152) 950 %
Other(26) (5) (21) 420 %
Net cash attributable to financing activities$(1,363) $282  $(1,645) (583)%

Financing activities
Our financing activities usedgenerated cash of $1,363$354 during the six months ended June 30, 20202021 compared to cash generatedused of $282$1,363 in the same period in 2019. Contributing to the2020. The change in cash usedattributable to financing activities was the $1,717 changeprimarily related to continuing operations, driven by an increase of $1,567 in cash generated from advance and warehouse facilities due to a net pay downincreased borrowing of $544 in$1,047 from advance and warehouse facilities during the six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to a net increaserepayment of $1,173$520 in the same period2020. Additionally, in 2019. Additionally,2020, $698 of cash was used in the redemption and repayment of unsecured senior debt and nonrecourse debt during the six months ended June 30, 2020 increased $692 compared to the same period in 2019 due to the repayment and redemption of the 2021 and 2022 unsecured senior notes, in February 2020. The cash generated from the issuance of excess spread financing decreased $413 due to a decline in excess spread financing deals in the six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the same period in 2019.

The change in cash used was partially offset by an increase in cash generated of $600 duerelated to the issuance of the 2027 unsecured senior notesnotes. There were no such activities in January 2020. In addition, cash used in participating interest financing decreased in 2020 primarily due to a lower repayment of participating interest financing in 2020 compared to the same period in 2019. Further, 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.2021.


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
Our credit facilities contain various financial covenants, which primarily relate to required tangible net worth amounts, liquidity reserves, leverage requirements, and profitability requirements. These covenants are measured at our operating subsidiary, Nationstar Mortgage LLC. As of June 30, 2020,2021, we were in compliance with our required financial covenants.

Seller/Servicer Financial Requirements
We are also subject to net worth, liquidity and capital ratio and liquidity requirements established by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (“FHFA”) for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Seller/Servicers, and Ginnie Mae for single family issuers. In both cases, theseissuers, as summarized below. These requirements apply to our operating subsidiary, Nationstar Mortgage, LLC. As of June 30, 2020, we were in compliance with our seller/servicer financial requirements for FHFA and Ginnie Mae.

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Minimum Net Worth

The minimumFHFA - a net worth requirement for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is defined as follows:

Basebase of $2.5 plus 25 basis points of outstanding UPB for total loans serviced.
Tangible Net Worth comprises of total equity less goodwill, intangible assets, affiliate receivables and certain pledged assets.

The minimumGinnie Mae - a net worth requirement for Ginnie Mae is defined as follows:

Theequal to the sum of (i) base of $2.5 plus 35 basis points of the issuer’s total single-family effective outstanding obligations, and (ii) base of $5 plus 1% of the total effective outstanding HMBS outstanding obligations.

Minimum Liquidity
Tangible Net Worth is defined asFHFA - 3.5 basis points of total equity less goodwill, intangible assets, affiliate receivables and certain pledged assets. Effective for fiscal year 2020, under the Agency Mortgage Servicing UPB plus incremental 200 basis points of total nonperforming Agency, measured at 90+ delinquencies, servicing in excess of 6% total Agency servicing UPB.
Ginnie Mae - the greater of $1 or 10 basis points of our outstanding single-family MBS Guide, the issuers will no longer be permitted to include deferred tax assets when computing the minimumand at least 20% of our net worth requirement.requirement for Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (“HECM”) mortgage-backed securities (“HMBS”).

Minimum Capital Ratio

In addition to the minimum net worth requirement, we are also required to holdFHFA and Ginnie Mae - a ratio of Tangible Net Worth to Total Assets (excluding HMBS securitizations) greater than 6%.

Minimum Liquidity

The minimum liquidity requirement for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is defined as follows:

3.5 basis points of total Agency Mortgage Servicing, plus
Incremental 200 basis points times the sum of the following:
The total UPB of nonperforming (90 or more days delinquent) Agency Mortgage Servicing that is not in forbearance, plus
The total UPB of nonperforming (90 or more days delinquent) Agency Mortgage Servicing that is in forbearance and which were delinquent at the time it entered forbearance, plus
30% of the UPB of nonperforming (90 or more days delinquent) Agency Mortgage Servicing that is in forbearance and which were current at the time it entered forbearance
This liquidity must only be maintained to the extend this sum exceeds 6% of the total Agency Mortgage 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.

The minimum liquidity requirement for Ginnie Mae is defined as follows:

Maintain liquid assets equal to the greater of $1 or 10 basis points of our outstanding single-family MBS.
Maintain liquid assets equal to at least 20% of our net worth requirement for HECM MBS.

Secured Debt to Gross Tangible Asset Ratio

Under the Ginnie Mae guide, we are also required to maintain- a secured debt to gross tangible asset ratios no greater than 60%.

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As of June 30, 2021, we were in compliance with our seller/servicer financial requirements for FHFA and Ginnie Mae.

Since we have a Ginnie Mae single-family servicing portfolio that exceeds $75 billion in UPB, we are also required to obtain an external primary servicer rating and issuer credit ratings from two different rating agencies and receive a minimum rating of a B or its equivalent. Effective for fiscal year 2020, weWe are permitted to satisfy minimum liquidity requirements using a combination of AAA rated government securities that are marked to market in addition to cash and certain cash equivalents.

In addition, Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac may require capital ratios in excess of stated requirements. Refer to Note 15,14, Capital Requirements, in the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) for additional information.

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Table 31.16. Debt
June 30, 2020December 31, 2019
Advance facilities, net$475  $422  
Warehouse facilities, net4,031  4,575  
Unsecured senior notes, net2,261  2,366  
June 30, 2021December 31, 2020
Advance facilities principal amount$577 $669 
Warehouse facilities principal amount6,470 5,330 
MSR facilities principal amount270 270 
Unsecured senior notes principal amount2,100 2,100 

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, and we exercise our ability to stop advancing principal and interest where the pooling and servicing agreements permit, where the advance is deemed to be non-recoverable from future proceeds. 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. As of June 30, 2021, we had a total borrowing capacity of $2,040, of which we could borrow an additional $1,463.

Warehouse and MSR 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. As of June 30, 2020, unsecuritized borrower draws totaled $53,2021, we had a total borrowing capacity of $12,890 for warehouse and our maximum unfunded advance obligation related to these reverse mortgage loans was $2,408.MSR facilities, of which we could borrow an additional $5,625.

Unsecured Senior Notes
In 2018 and 2020, we completed offerings of unsecured senior notes which mature on variouswith maturity dates through January 2027.ranging from 2027 to 2030. We pay interest semi-annually to the holders of these notes at interest rates ranging from 6.000% to 9.125%. Refer5.125% to 6.000%. For more information regarding our indebtedness, see Note 10, Payables and Other Liabilities9, Indebtedness, forin the contractual maturities of unsecured senior notes.Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited).

Contractual Obligations

As of June 30, 2020,2021, no material changes to our outstanding contractual obligations were made from the amounts previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20192020 except for the following, in connection with the issuance of the 2027 Notes and redemption of the 2021 and 2022 notes during the six months ended June 30, 2020:following:

Table 32. Contractual Obligations
Less than 1 Year1-3 Years3-5 YearsMore than 5 YearsTotal
Unsecured senior notes$—  $—  $950  $1,350  $2,300  
Interest payment from unsecured senior notes182  363  248  175  968  
Total$182  $363  $1,198  $1,525  $3,268  
In the second quarter of 2021, we entered into an agreement, under which we committed a total of $83 over a period of 5 years in exchange for cloud platform service.


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Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

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 condensed consolidated financial statements. These policies relate to fair value measurements, particularly those determined to be Level 3 as discussed in Note 14,13, Fair Value Measurements, in notesthe Notes to consolidated financial statements, business combinations andthe Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited), goodwill, and valuation and realization of deferred tax assets. We believe that the judgment, estimates and assumptions used in the preparation of our condensed consolidated financial statements are appropriate given the factual circumstances at the time. However, given the sensitivity of these critical accounting policies on our condensed 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 and (iv) the valuation of IRLCs and LPCs.IRLCs. For further information on our critical accounting policies and estimates, please refer to the Company’s Annual Reports on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.2020. There have been no material changes to our critical accounting policies and estimates since December 31, 2019. During the three months ended March 31, 2020, we updated the policies for reserves related to certain financial assets that are subject to CECL accounting in connection with adoption of ASU 2016-13. The update did not have material impact on the consolidated financial statements. See 2020.
Note 1, Nature of Business and Basis of Presentation
, in the consolidated financial statements which is incorporated herein for details.
Other Matters

Recent Accounting Developments

Below lists recently issued accounting pronouncements applicable to us but not yet effective.

Accounting Standards Update 2019-12, Income Taxes (Topic 740) - Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes (“ASU 2019-12”) simplifies accounting for income taxes by removing certain exceptions from the general principles in Topic 740 including elimination of the exception to the incremental approach for intraperiod tax allocation when there is a loss from continuing operations and income or a gain from other items such as other comprehensive income. ASU 2019-12 also clarifies and amends certain guidance in Topic 740. ASU 2019-12 is effective for public companies for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020, including interim periods, with early adoption of all amendments in the same period permitted. We are currently assessing the impact of ASU 2019-12, but does not believe it will have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.adopted.

Accounting Standards Update 2020-04 and 2021-01, collectively implemented as Accounting Standards Codification Topic 848 (“ASC 848”), Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting (“ASU 2020-04”) providesprovide temporary optional expedients and exceptions for applying generally accepted accounting principles to contract modifications, hedge accounting and other transactions affected by the transitioning away from reference rates that are expected to be discontinued, such as interbank offered rates and LIBOR. If LIBOR ceases to exist or if the methods of calculating LIBOR change from current methods for any reasons, interest rates on our floating rate loans, obligation derivatives, and other financial instruments tied to LIBOR rates, may be affected and need renegotiation with its lenders. In January 2021, ASU 2021-01 was issued to clarify that all derivatives instruments affected by changes to the interests rates used for discounting, margining alignment due to reference rate reform are in scope of ASC 848. ASU 2020-04 isand ASU 2021-01 are effective March 12, 2020 and January 2021, respectively, through December 31, 2022. The guidance in ASU 2020-04 and ASU 2021-01 is optional and may be elected over time as reference rate reform activities occur. We are currently assessing the impact of ASU 2020-04 and ASU 2021-01 on our consolidated financial statements.

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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.


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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. Government entities guaranteeing the mortgage investors that the principal amount of the loan will be repaid; the Federal Housing Administration, the Department of Veterans Affairs, the US Department of Agriculture and Ginnie Mae (and collectively, the “Agencies”)

Agency 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 or sold into Ginnie Mae.

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.

Bulk acquisitions or purchases. MSR portfolio acquired on non-retained basis through an open market bidding process.

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.

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 lender, lending channel or relationship.  A correspondent lender is a lender that funds loans in their own name and then sells them off to larger mortgage lenders. A correspondent lender underwrites the loans to the standards of an investor and provides the funds at close.
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 credit 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.

Direct-to-consumer originations (“DTC”).  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.

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 the U.S. 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.

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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.

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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.

Forbearance.An agreement between the mortgage servicer or lender and borrower for a temporary postponement of mortgage payments. It is a form of repayment relief granted by the lender or creditor in lieu of forcing a property into foreclosure.

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 Equity Conversion Mortgage (“HECM”).  Reverse mortgage loans issued by FHA. HECMs provide seniors aged 62 and older with a loan secured by their home which can be taken 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 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 servicer of the HECM through the foreclosure and liquidation process can be claimed to FHA in accordance with applicable guidelines.

HECM mortgage-backed securities (“HMBS”). A type of asset-backed security that is secured by a group of HECM loans.

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.

Lock period. A set of periods of time that a lender will guarantee a specific rate is set prior to funding the mortgage loan.

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 (“MSRs”).  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.

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MSR Facility.  A 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.

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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.

Pull through adjusted lock volume. Represents the expected funding from locks taken during the period.

Prepayment Speed. The rate at which voluntary 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 refinancing of a loan currently inVoluntarily prepaid loans that are expected to be refinanced by the portfolio, or the financing of a customer’s new purchase which resulted in the payoff of an existing loan.related servicer.

Refinancing.  The process of working with existing borrowers to refinance 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 Loan. A reverse mortgage loan, most commonly 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.

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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,Advances, T&I Advances and Corporate Advances.

(i) P&I advancesAdvances 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 advancesAdvances 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 advancesAdvances 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 advancesAdvances 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 is typically not responsible for making servicing advances, which are subsequently reimbursed by the primary servicer. The primary 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. UPB is used together with the servicing fees and ancillary incomes as a means of estimating the future revenue stream for a servicer.

U.S. Department of Agriculture (“USDA”). The USDA is a cabinet-level department of the U.S. federal government, which guarantees certain home loans for qualified borrowers.

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 counterpart, 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.

Wholesale Originations. A type of mortgage loan origination pursuant to which a lender acquires refinancing and purchase money mortgage loans from third party correspondent lenders where the lender funds the loan.

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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

Refer to the discussion included in Part II, Item 7A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.2020. There have been no material changes in the types of market risks faced by us since December 31, 2019 except for2020. Our market risks include the broad effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. As we cannot predictWhile the durationpandemic’s effect on the macroeconomic environment has yet to be fully determined and could continue for months or scopeyears, the pandemic and governmental programs created as a response to the pandemic, has affected and will continue to affect our business, financial conditions and results of the COVID-19 pandemic, the negative financial impact to our results cannot be reasonably estimated at this time.operations.

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 thisdiscounted cash flow model areincorporates prepayment speeds, discount rate, costs to service, and other assumptions (including delinquencies, ancillary revenues, float earnings relatedand forbearance rates) that management believes are consistent with the assumptions that other similar market participants use in valuing the MSRs. The key assumptions to floatdetermine fair value include prepayment speed, discount rate and market discount rates.cost to service. 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.

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 used June 30, 20202021 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.

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The following table summarizes the estimated change in the fair value of our assets and liabilities sensitive to interest rates as of June 30, 20202021 given hypothetical instantaneous parallel shifts in the yield curve. ResultsActual results could differ materially.

Table 33.17. Change in Fair Value
June 30, 2020June 30, 2021
Down 25 bpsUp 25 bpsDown 25 bpsUp 25 bps
Increase (decrease) in assetsIncrease (decrease) in assetsIncrease (decrease) in assets
Mortgage servicing rights at fair valueMortgage servicing rights at fair value$(114) $127  Mortgage servicing rights at fair value$(183)$187 
Mortgage loans held for sale at fair valueMortgage loans held for sale at fair value11  (14) Mortgage loans held for sale at fair value36 (43)
Derivative financial instruments:Derivative financial instruments:Derivative financial instruments:
Interest rate lock commitmentsInterest rate lock commitments42  (54) Interest rate lock commitments64 (76)
Forward MBS tradesForward MBS trades(3)  Forward MBS trades(32)38 
Total change in assetsTotal change in assets(64) 63  Total change in assets(115)106 
Increase (decrease) in liabilitiesIncrease (decrease) in liabilitiesIncrease (decrease) in liabilities
Mortgage servicing rights financing at fair valueMortgage servicing rights financing at fair value(4)  Mortgage servicing rights financing at fair value(3)3 
Excess spread financing at fair valueExcess spread financing at fair value(17) 20  Excess spread financing at fair value(17)19 
Derivative financial instruments:Derivative financial instruments:Derivative financial instruments:
Interest rate lock commitmentsInterest rate lock commitments(7)8 
Forward MBS tradesForward MBS trades43  (55) Forward MBS trades76 (90)
Total change in liabilitiesTotal change in liabilities22  (31) Total change in liabilities49 (60)
Total, net changeTotal, net change$(86) $94  Total, net change$(164)$166 
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Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

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”), as of June 30, 2020.2021.

Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of June 30, 2020,2021, 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 June 30, 2020,2021, 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.


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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings

We areFor a state licensed, non-bank mortgage lender, servicer and ancillary services provider. From time to time, we anddescription of our subsidiaries are involved in a number ofmaterial legal proceedings, including, but not limited to, judicial, arbitration, regulatorysee Note 15, Commitments 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.
Contingencies
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 Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (the “CFPB”), the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Executive Office of the United States Trustees,Notes to the DepartmentCondensed Consolidated Financial Statements within Part I, Item 1. Financial Statements, 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. 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.

In particular, as previously disclosed, we continue to progress towards resolution of certain legacy regulatory matters with (i) the CFPB, (ii) the multi-state committee of mortgage banking regulators and various State Attorneys General and (iii) the Executive Office of the United States Trustee, all of which involve examination findings in prior years for alleged violations of certain laws related to our business practices. We believe that we have reached a settlement in principle to resolve these matters with each of these parties. Accordingly, we recorded an additional accrual during the three months ended June 30, 2020 in addition to amounts previously accrued and believe that we have fully accrued for these matters.

this Form 10-Q.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

There have been no material changes or additions to the risk factors previously disclosed under “Risk Factors” included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed for the year ended December 31, 2019, and our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2020.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

We did not make any repurchases of our shares during the three months ended June 30, 2020.2021.

On July 29, 2021, we announced that our Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $500 of our outstanding common stock. The new stock repurchase plan will go into effect upon the completion of our current program which has a remaining capacity of approximately $4.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.

Item 5. Other Information

None.We entered into a Transition and Separation Agreement (the “Separation Agreement”) with Anthony Ebers on July 27, 2021, in connection with his previously-announced resignation from the position of Chief Operating Officer. Pursuant to the Separation Agreement, among other things, the parties have agreed to the following: (i) Mr. Ebers will receive a cash payment in the amount of $1.125 paid out over thirty-nine roughly equal installments, (ii) Mr. Ebers will receive a cash payment in the amount of $4.875 in two installments, with the first payment of $1.5 being made on or before March 1, 2022, and the second payment of $3.375 being made on February 1, 2023, and (iii) Mr. Ebers’s medical coverage will continue under our group health plan until August 31, 2021, and if Mr. Ebers properly exercises COBRA rights, we will provide continuation coverage until the earlier of (A) the period of time Mr. Ebers takes to become eligible for group health benefits from another employer or (B) September 1, 2022. The Separation Agreement contains certain non-compete, non-solicitation and non-disparagement provisions. The foregoing summary of the Separation Agreement is qualified in its entirety by reference to the text of the Separation Agreement, which is being filed as Exhibit 10.1 to this report and is incorporated in this report by reference.


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Item 6. Exhibits
Incorporated by Reference
Exhibit 
Number
DescriptionFormFile No.ExhibitFiling DateFiled or Furnished Herewith
10.1**X
31.1X
31.2X
32.1X
32.2X
101.INSInline XBRL Instance Document - the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document.X
101.SCHInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema DocumentX
101.CALInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase DocumentX
101.DEFInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase DocumentX
101.LABInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase DocumentX
101.PREInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase DocumentX
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibits 101.)X


**    Management, contract, compensatory plan or arrangement.

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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.

MR. COOPER GROUP INC.
July 30, 202029, 2021/s/ Jay Bray
DateJay Bray
Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
July 30, 202029, 2021/s/ Christopher G. Marshall
DateChristopher G. Marshall
Vice Chairman, President & Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

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