UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31,June 30, 2021
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: 001-39432

Rocket Companies, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware84-4946470
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
1050 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI48226
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)

(313) 373-7990
(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
Class A common stock, par value $0.00001 per shareRKTNew York Stock Exchange

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 ☒ 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 ☒ 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,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filerAccelerated filer
Non-accelerated filerSmaller 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 Act). Yes ☐ No ☒
As of May 7,August 9, 2021, 136,473,972138,406,108 shares of the registrant's Class A common stock, $0.00001 par value, and 1,848,879,483 shares of the registrant's Class D common stock, $0.00001 par value, were outstanding.

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Rocket Companies, Inc.
Form 10-Q
For the period ended June 30, 2021

Table of Contents
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.Financial Statements (unaudited)
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
  Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Item 2.Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
Item 4.Controls and Procedures
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.Legal Proceedings
Item 1A.Risk Factors
Item 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Item 5.Other Information
Item 6.
Exhibits
Signatures













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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements (unaudited)
Rocket Companies, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In Thousands, Except Shares and Per Share Amounts)
March 31,
2021
December 31,
2020
June 30,
2021
December 31,
2020
AssetsAssets(Unaudited)Assets(Unaudited)
Cash and cash equivalentsCash and cash equivalents$2,864,906 $1,971,085 Cash and cash equivalents$1,974,997 $1,971,085 
Restricted cashRestricted cash75,647 83,018 Restricted cash77,454 83,018 
Mortgage loans held for sale, at fair valueMortgage loans held for sale, at fair value18,825,444 22,865,106 Mortgage loans held for sale, at fair value23,194,843 22,865,106 
Interest rate lock commitments (“IRLCs”), at fair valueInterest rate lock commitments (“IRLCs”), at fair value765,215 1,897,194 Interest rate lock commitments (“IRLCs”), at fair value907,978 1,897,194 
Mortgage servicing rights (“MSRs”), at fair valueMortgage servicing rights (“MSRs”), at fair value4,304,762 2,862,685 Mortgage servicing rights (“MSRs”), at fair value4,644,172 2,862,685 
MSRs collateral for financing liability, at fair valueMSRs collateral for financing liability, at fair value233,687 205,033 MSRs collateral for financing liability, at fair value0 205,033 
Notes receivable and due from affiliatesNotes receivable and due from affiliates11,901 22,172 Notes receivable and due from affiliates10,977 22,172 
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization of $511,934 and $497,812, respectively232,155 211,161 
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization of $531,281 and $497,812, respectivelyProperty and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization of $531,281 and $497,812, respectively242,599 211,161 
Deferred tax asset, netDeferred tax asset, net608,351 519,933 Deferred tax asset, net592,909 519,933 
Lease right of use assetsLease right of use assets227,078 238,546 Lease right of use assets304,593 238,546 
Forward commitments, at fair valueForward commitments, at fair value909,153 20,584 Forward commitments, at fair value22,339 20,584 
Loans subject to repurchase right from Ginnie MaeLoans subject to repurchase right from Ginnie Mae4,970,601 5,696,608 Loans subject to repurchase right from Ginnie Mae2,769,911 5,696,608 
Other assetsOther assets703,377 941,477 Other assets876,582 941,477 
Total assetsTotal assets$34,732,277 $37,534,602 Total assets$35,619,354 $37,534,602 
Liabilities and equityLiabilities and equityLiabilities and equity
LiabilitiesLiabilitiesLiabilities
Funding facilitiesFunding facilities$14,452,672 $17,742,573 Funding facilities$17,221,229 $17,742,573 
Other financing facilities and debtOther financing facilities and debtOther financing facilities and debt
Lines of creditLines of credit375,000 375,000 Lines of credit75,000 375,000 
Senior Notes, netSenior Notes, net2,974,177 2,973,046 Senior Notes, net2,975,308 2,973,046 
Early buy out facilityEarly buy out facility635,712 330,266 Early buy out facility2,148,959 330,266 
MSRs financing liability, at fair valueMSRs financing liability, at fair value223,756 187,794 MSRs financing liability, at fair value0 187,794 
Accounts payableAccounts payable297,459 251,960 Accounts payable287,533 251,960 
Lease liabilitiesLease liabilities261,774 272,274 Lease liabilities345,930 272,274 
Forward commitments, at fair valueForward commitments, at fair value54,412 506,071 Forward commitments, at fair value91,731 506,071 
Investor reservesInvestor reserves93,937 87,191 Investor reserves74,202 87,191 
Notes payable and due to affiliatesNotes payable and due to affiliates73,769 73,896 Notes payable and due to affiliates76,869 73,896 
Tax receivable agreement liabilityTax receivable agreement liability669,738 550,282 Tax receivable agreement liability669,738 550,282 
Loans subject to repurchase right from Ginnie MaeLoans subject to repurchase right from Ginnie Mae4,970,601 5,696,608 Loans subject to repurchase right from Ginnie Mae2,769,911 5,696,608 
Other liabilitiesOther liabilities1,343,441 605,485 Other liabilities697,136 605,485 
Total liabilitiesTotal liabilities$26,426,448 $29,652,446 Total liabilities$27,433,546 $29,652,446 
EquityEquityEquity
Class A common stock, $0.00001 par value - 10,000,000,000 shares authorized, 135,574,865 and 115,372,565 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively.1 
Class B common stock, $0.00001 par value - 6,000,000,000 shares authorized, NaN issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020.0 0 
Class C common stock, $0.00001 par value - 6,000,000,000 shares authorized, NaN issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2021 and December, 31, 2020.0 0 
Class D common stock, $0.00001 par value - 6,000,000,000 shares authorized, 1,848,879,483 and 1,869,079,483 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively.19 19 
Class A common stock, $0.00001 par value - 10,000,000,000 shares authorized, 135,978,914 and 115,372,565 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively.Class A common stock, $0.00001 par value - 10,000,000,000 shares authorized, 135,978,914 and 115,372,565 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively.$1 $
Class B common stock, $0.00001 par value - 6,000,000,000 shares authorized, NaN issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020.Class B common stock, $0.00001 par value - 6,000,000,000 shares authorized, NaN issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020.0 0 
Class C common stock, $0.00001 par value - 6,000,000,000 shares authorized, NaN issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2021 and December, 31, 2020.Class C common stock, $0.00001 par value - 6,000,000,000 shares authorized, NaN issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2021 and December, 31, 2020.0 0 
Class D common stock, $0.00001 par value - 6,000,000,000 shares authorized, 1,848,879,483 and 1,869,079,483 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively.Class D common stock, $0.00001 par value - 6,000,000,000 shares authorized, 1,848,879,483 and 1,869,079,483 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively.19 19 
Additional paid-in capitalAdditional paid-in capital370,210 282,743 Additional paid-in capital363,916 282,743 
Retained earningsRetained earnings184,939 207,422 Retained earnings261,351 207,422 
Accumulated other comprehensive incomeAccumulated other comprehensive income365 317 Accumulated other comprehensive income431 317 
Non-controlling interestNon-controlling interest7,750,295 7,391,654 Non-controlling interest7,560,090 7,391,654 
Total equityTotal equity8,305,829 7,882,156 Total equity8,185,808 7,882,156 
Total liabilities and equityTotal liabilities and equity$34,732,277 $37,534,602 Total liabilities and equity$35,619,354 $37,534,602 
See accompanying Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Rocket Companies, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income
(In Thousands, Except Shares and Per Share Amounts)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended March 31,
20212020
Income
Revenue
Gain on sale of loans
Gain on sale of loans excluding fair value of MSRs, net$2,379,278 $1,286,690 
Fair value of originated MSRs1,173,164 535,419 
Gain on sale of loans, net3,552,442 1,822,109 
Loan servicing income (loss)
Servicing fee income292,361 257,093 
Change in fair value of MSRs245,921 (991,252)
Loan servicing income (loss), net538,282 (734,159)
Interest income
Interest income95,245 74,042 
Interest expense on funding facilities(67,844)(39,459)
Interest income, net27,401 34,583 
Other income466,112 243,776 
Total revenue, net4,584,237 1,366,309 
Expenses
Salaries, commissions and team member benefits842,199 683,606 
General and administrative expenses291,419 194,074 
Marketing and advertising expenses320,843 217,993 
Depreciation and amortization15,304 16,115 
Interest and amortization expense on non-funding debt35,571 33,107 
Other expenses235,731 121,135 
Total expenses1,741,067 1,266,030 
Income before income taxes2,843,170 100,279 
Provision for income taxes(65,832)(1,232)
Net income2,777,338 99,047 
Net income attributable to non-controlling interest(2,653,636)(99,047)
Net income attributable to Rocket Companies$123,702 $
Earnings per share of Class A common stock
Basic$1.07 N/A
Diluted$1.07 N/A
Weighted average shares outstanding
Basic115,673,524 N/A
Diluted122,011,916 N/A
Comprehensive income
Net income$2,777,338 $99,047 
Cumulative translation adjustment307 (1,760)
Unrealized loss on investment securities(364)
Comprehensive income2,777,281 97,287 
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interest(2,653,586)(97,287)
Comprehensive income attributable to Rocket Companies$123,695 $

Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2021202020212020
Income
Revenue
Gain on sale of loans
Gain on sale of loans excluding fair value of MSRs, net$1,484,378 $4,083,661 $3,863,656 $5,370,351 
Fair value of originated MSRs857,111 669,923 2,030,275 1,205,342 
Gain on sale of loans, net2,341,489 4,753,584 5,893,931 6,575,693 
Loan servicing (loss) income
Servicing fee income343,349 249,842 635,710 506,935 
Change in fair value of MSRs(414,745)(552,844)(168,824)(1,544,096)
Loan servicing (loss) income, net(71,396)(303,002)466,886 (1,037,161)
Interest income
Interest income86,645 78,039 181,890 152,081 
Interest expense on funding facilities(64,378)(53,757)(132,222)(93,216)
Interest income, net22,267 24,282 49,668 58,865 
Other income376,388 560,949 842,500 804,725 
Total revenue, net2,668,748 5,035,813 7,252,985 6,402,122 
Expenses
Salaries, commissions and team member benefits840,470 854,007 1,682,669 1,537,613 
General and administrative expenses262,815 289,183 554,234 483,257 
Marketing and advertising expenses306,685 202,198 627,528 420,191 
Depreciation and amortization20,589 16,189 35,893 32,304 
Interest and amortization expense on non-funding debt35,038 33,168 70,609 66,275 
Other expenses142,454 155,538 378,185 276,673 
Total expenses1,608,051 1,550,283 3,349,118 2,816,313 
Income before income taxes1,060,697 3,485,530 3,903,867 3,585,809 
Provision for income taxes(24,047)(21,448)(89,879)(22,680)
Net income1,036,650 3,464,082 3,813,988 3,563,129 
Net income attributable to non-controlling interest(975,530)(3,464,082)(3,629,166)(3,563,129)
Net income attributable to Rocket Companies$61,120 $$184,822 $
Earnings per share of Class A common stock
Basic$0.45 N/A$1.47 N/A
Diluted$0.40 N/A$1.46 N/A
Weighted average shares outstanding
Basic136,139,400 N/A125,961,094 N/A
Diluted1,991,267,972 N/A132,100,103 N/A
Comprehensive income
Net income$1,036,650 $3,464,082 $3,813,988 $3,563,129 
Cumulative translation adjustment494 719 801 (1,041)
Unrealized gain on investment securities527 7,087 163 7,087 
Comprehensive income1,037,671 3,471,888 3,814,952 3,569,175 
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interest(976,486)(3,471,888)(3,630,072)(3,569,175)
Comprehensive income attributable to Rocket Companies$61,185 $$184,880 $
See accompanying Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Rocket Companies, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity
(In Thousands, Except Shares and Per Share Amounts)
(Unaudited)
Class A Common Stock SharesClass A Common Stock AmountClass D Common Stock SharesClass D Common Stock AmountAdditional Paid-in CapitalRetained EarningsNet Parent InvestmentAccumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)Total Non-controlling InterestTotal
Equity
Balance, December 31, 2019$$$$$3,510,698 $(151)$5,008 $3,515,555 
Net income (loss)— — — — — — 99,487 — (440)99,047 
Other comprehensive loss— — — — — — — (1,439)(321)(1,760)
Net transfers to Parent— — — — — — 21,919 — — 21,919 
Share-based compensation, net— — — — — — 29,049 — 29,058 
Balance, March 31, 2020$$$$$3,661,153 $(1,590)$4,256 $3,663,819 
Net income (loss)— — — — — — 3,464,518 — (436)3,464,082 
Other comprehensive income— — — — — — — 588 131 719 
Net transfers to Parent— — — — — — (1,612,629)— — (1,612,629)
Share-based compensation, net— — — — — — 31,244 — 31,253 
Other equity adjustment— — — — — — 156 (156)— 
Unrealized gain on investment securities— — — — — — — 7,087 — 7,087 
Non-controlling interest attributed to dissolution— — — — — — — — (884)(884)
Balance, June 30, 2020$$$$$5,544,442 $5,929 $3,076 $5,553,447 

Class A Common Stock SharesClass A Common Stock AmountClass D Common Stock SharesClass D Common Stock AmountAdditional Paid-in CapitalRetained EarningsNet Parent InvestmentAccumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)Total Non-controlling InterestTotal
Equity
Balance, December 31, 2019$$$$$3,510,698 $(151)$5,008 $3,515,555 
Net income (loss)— — — — — — 99,487 — (440)99,047 
Other comprehensive loss— — — — — — — (1,439)(321)(1,760)
Net transfers to Parent— — — — — — 21,919 — — 21,919 
Share-based compensation, net— — — — — — 29,049 — 29,058 
Balance, March 31, 2020$$$$$3,661,153 $(1,590)$4,256 $3,663,819 
Balance, December 31, 2020115,372,565 $1,869,079,483 $19 $282,743 $207,422 $$317 $7,391,654 $7,882,156 
Net income— — — — — 123,702 — — 2,653,636 2,777,338 
Other comprehensive income— — — — — — — 14 293 307 
Share-based compensation, net2,300 — — — 2,116 — — — 37,033 39,149 
Unrealized loss on investment securities— — — — — — — (21)(343)(364)
Distributions for state taxes on behalf of unit holders (members), net— — — — — (281)— — (4,559)(4,840)
Distributions to unit holders (members) from subsidiary investment— — — — — — — — (2,242,999)(2,242,999)
Special Dividend to Class A Shareholders— — — — — (145,903)— — — (145,903)
Increase in controlling interest of investment, net of income taxes and Tax receivable agreement liability20,200,000 — (20,200,000)— 85,351 (1)— 55 (84,420)985 
Balance, March 31, 2021135,574,865 $1,848,879,483 $19 $370,210 $184,939 $$365 $7,750,295 $8,305,829 

See accompanying Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.





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Rocket Companies, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity (Continued)
(In Thousands, Except Shares and Per Share Amounts)
(Unaudited)

Class A Common Stock SharesClass A Common Stock AmountClass D Common Stock SharesClass D Common Stock AmountAdditional Paid-in CapitalRetained EarningsNet Parent InvestmentAccumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)Total Non-controlling InterestTotal
Equity
Balance, December 31, 2020115,372,565 $1,869,079,483 $19 $282,743 $207,422 $$317 $7,391,654 $7,882,156 
Net income— — — — — 123,702 — — 2,653,636 2,777,338 
Other comprehensive income— — — — — — — 14 293 307 
Share-based compensation, net2,300 — — — 2,116 — — — 37,033 39,149 
Unrealized loss on investment securities— — — — — — ��� (21)(343)(364)
Distributions for state taxes on behalf of unit holders (members), net— — — — — (281)— — (4,559)(4,840)
Distributions to unit holders (members) from subsidiary investment— — — — — — — — (2,242,999)(2,242,999)
Special Dividend to Class A Shareholders— — — — — (145,903)— — — (145,903)
Increase in controlling interest of investment, net of income taxes and Tax receivable agreement liability20,200,000 — (20,200,000)— 85,351 (1)— 55 (84,420)985 
Balance, March 31, 2021135,574,865 $1 1,848,879,483 $19 $370,210 $184,939 $0 $365 $7,750,295 $8,305,829 
Net income     61,120   975,530 1,036,650 
Other comprehensive income       29 465 494 
Share-based compensation, net4,177    2,621    35,622 38,243 
Unrealized gain on investment securities       36 491 527 
Distributions for state taxes on behalf of unit holders (members), net     (1,346)  (18,255)(19,601)
Distributions to unit holders (members) from subsidiary investment        (1,188,294)(1,188,294)
Special Dividend to Class A Shareholders     211   111 322 
Pushdown of dividend equivalent     16,427   (16,427)0 
Issuance of Class A Common Shares under stock compensation and benefit plans896,701    1,369    18,582 19,951 
Repurchase of Class A Common Shares(496,829)   (8,313)    (8,313)
Increase in controlling interest of investment, net of income taxes and Tax receivable agreement liability    (1,971)  1 1,970 0 
Balance, June 30, 2021135,978,914 $1 1,848,879,483 $19 $363,916 $261,351 $0 $431 $7,560,090 $8,185,808 


See accompanying Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Rocket Companies, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In Thousands)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended March 31,Six Months Ended June 30,
2021202020212020
Operating activitiesOperating activitiesOperating activities
Net incomeNet income$2,777,338 $99,047 Net income$3,813,988 $3,563,129 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortizationDepreciation and amortization15,304 16,115 Depreciation and amortization35,893 32,304 
Provision for deferred income taxesProvision for deferred income taxes38,457 Provision for deferred income taxes52,321 
Origination of mortgage servicing rightsOrigination of mortgage servicing rights(1,173,164)(535,419)Origination of mortgage servicing rights(2,030,275)(1,205,342)
Change in fair value of MSRsChange in fair value of MSRs(245,921)991,252 Change in fair value of MSRs168,824 1,544,096 
Gain on sale of loans excluding fair value of MSRs, netGain on sale of loans excluding fair value of MSRs, net(2,379,278)(1,286,690)Gain on sale of loans excluding fair value of MSRs, net(3,863,656)(5,370,351)
Disbursements of mortgage loans held for saleDisbursements of mortgage loans held for sale(104,103,499)(50,418,371)Disbursements of mortgage loans held for sale(187,979,171)(122,056,424)
Proceeds from sale of loans held for saleProceeds from sale of loans held for sale110,280,681 52,261,240 Proceeds from sale of loans held for sale192,053,145 121,563,404 
Share-based compensation expenseShare-based compensation expense42,072 29,058 Share-based compensation expense83,002 60,312 
Change in assets and liabilitiesChange in assets and liabilitiesChange in assets and liabilities
Due from affiliatesDue from affiliates10,272 7,051 Due from affiliates11,195 
Other assetsOther assets132,324 (820,657)Other assets(15,486)(200,685)
Accounts payableAccounts payable45,499 77,282 Accounts payable35,574 62,343 
Due to affiliatesDue to affiliates(302)15,298 Due to affiliates2,619 24,679 
Premium recapture and indemnification losses paidPremium recapture and indemnification losses paid1,399 (297)Premium recapture and indemnification losses paid980 (738)
Other liabilitiesOther liabilities832,332 (53,317)Other liabilities188,738 72,203 
Total adjustmentsTotal adjustments$3,496,176 $282,545 Total adjustments$(1,256,297)$(5,474,199)
Net cash provided by operating activities$6,273,514 $381,592 
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activitiesNet cash provided by (used in) operating activities$2,557,691 $(1,911,070)
Investing activitiesInvesting activitiesInvesting activities
Proceeds from sale of MSRsProceeds from sale of MSRs$10,204 $167,662 Proceeds from sale of MSRs$93,398 $185,768 
Net decrease in notes receivable from affiliatesNet decrease in notes receivable from affiliates0 59,632 Net decrease in notes receivable from affiliates0 60,516 
(Increase) decrease in mortgage loans held for investment(Increase) decrease in mortgage loans held for investment(12,462)2,130 (Increase) decrease in mortgage loans held for investment(30,687)5,130 
Net increase in investment securitiesNet increase in investment securities0 (2,500)
Purchase and other additions of property and equipment, net of disposalsPurchase and other additions of property and equipment, net of disposals(36,633)(18,782)Purchase and other additions of property and equipment, net of disposals(67,665)(48,031)
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activitiesNet cash (used in) provided by investing activities$(38,891)$210,642 Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities$(4,954)$200,883 
Financing activitiesFinancing activitiesFinancing activities
Net payments on funding facilities$(3,289,901)$(618,754)
Net borrowings on lines of credit0 810,000 
Net (payments) borrowings on funding facilitiesNet (payments) borrowings on funding facilities$(521,343)$3,643,982 
Net payments on lines of creditNet payments on lines of credit(300,000)(5,000)
Net borrowings on early buy out facilityNet borrowings on early buy out facility305,446 90,875 Net borrowings on early buy out facility1,818,693 45,504 
Net borrowings notes payable from unconsolidated affiliatesNet borrowings notes payable from unconsolidated affiliates175 1,212 Net borrowings notes payable from unconsolidated affiliates353 384 
Proceeds from MSRs financing liabilityProceeds from MSRs financing liability11,704 9,513 Proceeds from MSRs financing liability21,635 14,121 
Stock issuanceStock issuance17,591 
Share repurchaseShare repurchase(8,313)
Distributions to other unit holders (members) of HoldingsDistributions to other unit holders (members) of Holdings(2,375,904)Distributions to other unit holders (members) of Holdings(3,583,806)
Net transfer to parentNet transfer to parent0 21,919 Net transfer to parent0 (1,591,595)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activitiesNet cash (used in) provided by financing activities$(5,348,480)$314,765 Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities$(2,555,190)$2,107,396 
Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalentsEffects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents307 (1,760)Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents801 (1,040)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash886,450 905,239 
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cashNet (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash(1,652)396,169 
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of periodCash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period2,054,103 1,455,725 Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period2,054,103 1,455,725 
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of periodCash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period$2,940,553 $2,360,964 Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period$2,052,451 $1,851,894 
Non-cash activitiesNon-cash activitiesNon-cash activities
Loans transferred to other real estate ownedLoans transferred to other real estate owned$578 $383 Loans transferred to other real estate owned$877 $688 
Supplemental disclosuresSupplemental disclosuresSupplemental disclosures
Cash paid for interest on related party borrowingsCash paid for interest on related party borrowings$1,460 $1,059 Cash paid for interest on related party borrowings$2,127 $2,023 

See accompanying Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Combined Financial Statements
(Dollars in Thousands, Except Shares and Per Share)

1. Business, Basis of Presentation and Accounting Policies

Rocket Companies, Inc. (the "Company", and together with its consolidated subsidiaries, "Rocket Companies", "we", "us", "our") was incorporated in Delaware on February 26, 2020 as a wholly owned subsidiary of Rock Holdings Inc. ("RHI") for the purpose of facilitating an initial public offering ("IPO") of its Class A common stock, $0.00001 par value (the “Class A common stock”) and other related transactions in order to carry on the business of RKT Holdings, LLC ("Holdings") and its wholly owned subsidiaries.

We are a Detroit-based holding company consisting of tech-driven real estate, mortgage and eCommerce businesses. We are committed to providing an industry-leading client experience powered by our platform. In addition to Rocket Mortgage, the nation’s largest mortgage lender, we have expanded into complementary industries, such as real estate services, personal lending, and auto sales where we seek to deliver innovative client solutions leveraging our Rocket platform. Our business operations are organized into the following 2 segments: (1) Direct to Consumer and (2) Partner Network, refer to Note 12, Segments.

Rocket Companies, Inc. is a holding company. Its primary material asset is the equity interest in Holdings which, through its direct and indirect subsidiaries, conducts all of the Company's operations. Holdings is a Michigan limited liability company and wholly owns the following entities, with each entity's subsidiaries identified in parentheses: Rocket Mortgage, LLC (formerly known as Quicken Loans, LLC,LLC), Amrock Holdco,Holdings, LLC (“Amrock”, "Amrock Title Insurance Company" and "Nexsys Technologies LLC"), LMB HoldCo LLC (“Core Digital Media”), RCRA Holdings LLC (“Rock Connections” and “Rocket Auto”), Rocket Homes Real Estate LLC (“Rocket Homes”), RockLoans Holdings LLC (“Rocket Loans”), Rock Central LLC, EFB Holdings Inc. (“Edison Financial”), Lendesk Canada Holdings Inc., RockTech Canada Inc., and Woodward Capital Management LLC. As used herein, “Rocket Mortgage” refers to either the Rocket Mortgage brand or platform, or the Quicken Loans business, as the context allows.

In April 2021, Amrock Holdco,Quicken Loans, LLC, changed its name to Amrock Holdings,“Rocket Mortgage, LLC.”, effective as of July 31, 2021, pursuant to the filing of a Certificate of Amendment to the Articles of Organization with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Corporations, Securities & Commercial Licensing Bureau.

Initial Public Offering

On August 10, 2020 we completed the IPO of our common stock pursuant to a Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-239726), which closed on August 10, 2020. In the IPO, we sold an aggregate of 115,000,000 shares of Class A common stock, including 15,000,000 shares purchased by the underwriters on September 9, 2020. Rocket Companies, Inc. received net proceeds from the IPO of approximately $2,023,000 after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions, all of which was used to purchase 115,000,000 non-voting membership units of Holdings (the “Holdings Units”) and shares of Class D common stock from RHI.

Holdings is treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes and, as such, is itself generally not subject to U.S. federal income tax under current U.S. tax laws. Each member of Holdings will be required to take into account for U.S. federal income tax purposes its distributive share of the items of income, gain, loss and deduction of Holdings. As indicated in Note 8, Income Taxes, the Company is party to a Tax Receivable Agreement.

Basis of Presentation and Consolidation

Prior to the completion of the initial public offering, RHI, Holdings and its subsidiaries consummated an internal reorganization in which Rocket Companies, Inc. became the sole managing member of Holdings. Prior to the reorganization, Rocket Companies, Inc. had no operations.

As the sole managing member of Holdings, the Company operates and controls all of the business affairs of Holdings, and through Holdings and its subsidiaries, conducts its business. Holdings is considered a variable interest entity (“VIE”) and we consolidate the financial results of Holdings under the guidance of ASC 810, Consolidation. A portion of our net income is allocated to the non-controlling interest holders. For further details, refer to Note 13, Variable Interest Entities and Note 14, Non-controlling Interests.

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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(In Thousands, Except Shares and Per Share Amounts)
Income from Holdings and its subsidiaries prior to the reorganization and IPO has been accounted for as a non-controlling interest in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income. Accumulated net income prior to
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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(In Thousands, Except Shares and Per Share Amounts)
the reorganization and IPO is presented in net parent investment in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity as the financial statements prior to the reorganization and IPO reflect combined subsidiaries operating as part of RHI.

We have accounted for the reorganization as one of entities under common control and the net parent investment was allocated between non-controlling interest and additional paid-in capital based on the ownership of Holdings.

Our condensed consolidated financial statements for periods prior to the reorganization and IPO reflect the combined subsidiaries that historically operated as part of RHI. We have further adjusted the prior period results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020,to retrospectively reflect the acquisition of Amrock Title Insurance Company (“ATI”) which qualified as a common control transaction as discussed further below in thethe Acquisition Agreement section.section.

All significant intercompany transactions and accounts between the businesses comprising the Company have been eliminated in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements.

All transactions and accounts between RHI and other related parties with the Company have a history of settlement or will be settled for cash and are reflected as related party transactions. For further details of the Company’s related party transactions refer to Note 6, Transactions with Related Parties.

Our condensed consolidated financial statements are unaudited and presented in U.S. dollars. They have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP") pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The interim financial information should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020, as filed with the SEC. In our opinion, these condensed consolidated financial statements include all normal and recurring adjustments considered necessary for a fair statement of our results of operations, financial position and cash flows for the periods presented. However, our results of operations for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for a full fiscal year or for any other future period.

Acquisition Agreement

On August 5, 2020, Rocket Companies, Inc. entered into an acquisition agreement with RHI and its direct subsidiary Amrock Holdings Inc. pursuant to which we acquired ATI, a title insurance underwriting business, for total aggregate consideration of $14,400 that consisted of 800,000 Holdings Units and shares of Rocket Companies, Inc. Class D common stock valued at the initial public offering price of $18.00 per share (the number of shares issued equals the purchase price divided by the price to the public in our initial public offering), the acquisition closed on August 14, 2020 subsequent to the IPO date on August 10, 2020. ATI's net income for the year ended December 31, 2019 was $4,700. Because the Acquisition was a transaction between commonly controlled entities, U.S. GAAP requires the retrospective combination of the entities for all periods presented as if the combination had been in effect since the inception of common control. Accordingly, the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Form 10-Q, including for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2020, reflect the retrospective combination of the entities as if the combination had been in effect since inception of common control.

Management Estimates

The preparation of condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Although management is not currently aware of any factors that would significantly change its estimates and assumptions, actual results may differ from these estimates.

Subsequent Events

In preparing these condensed consolidated financial statements, the Company evaluated events and transactions for potential recognition or disclosure through the date these condensed consolidated financial statements were issued. Refer to Note 5, Borrowings for disclosures on changes to the Company’s debt agreements and Note 8, Income Taxes for tax distributions made that occurred subsequent to March 31,June 30, 2021.


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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(In Thousands, Except Shares and Per Share Amounts)
Subsequent to June 30, 2021, the Company sold MSRs relating to certain single-family mortgage loans with an aggregate unpaid principal balance of approximately $35.3 billion and a fair market value of approximately $373 million as of June 30, 2021. The sales represented approximately 7.6% of the Company's total single-family mortgage servicing portfolio as of June 30, 2021.

In July 2021, the Company purchased MSRs relating to certain single-family mortgage loans with an aggregate unpaid principal balance of approximately $3.6 billion and a fair market value of approximately $38 million as of June 30, 2021.

Special Dividend

On February 25, 2021, our board of directors authorized and declared a cash dividend (the "Special Dividend") of $1.11 per share to the holders of our Class A common stock. The Special Dividend was paid on March 23, 2021 to holders of the Class A common stock of record as of the close of business on March 9, 2021. The Company funded the Special Dividend from cash distributions of approximately $2.2 billion by RKT Holdings, LLC to all of its members, including the Company.

Revenue Recognition

Gain on sale of loans, net—Gain on sale of loans, net includes all components related to the origination and sale of mortgage loans, including (1) net gain on sale of loans, which represents the premium we receive in excess of the loan principal amount and certain fees charged by investors upon sale of loans into the secondary market, (2) loan origination fees (credits), points and certain costs, (3) provision for or benefit from investor reserves, (4) the change in fair value of interest rate locks and loans held for sale, (5) the gain or loss on forward commitments hedging loans held for sale and interest rate lock commitments (IRLCs), and (6) the fair value of originated MSRs. An estimate of the gain on sale of loans, net is recognized at the time an IRLC is issued, net of a pull-through factor. Subsequent changes in the fair value of IRLCs and mortgage loans held for sale are recognized in current period earnings. When the mortgage loan is sold into the secondary market, any difference between the proceeds received and the current fair value of the loan is recognized in current period earnings in Gain on sale of loans, net. Included in Gain on sale of loans, net is the fair value of originated MSRs, which represents the estimated fair value of MSRs related to loans which we have sold and retained the right to service. Refer to Note 3, Mortgage Servicing Rights for information related to the gain/(loss) on changes in the fair value of MSRs.

Loan servicing (loss) income, (loss), net—Loan servicing income (loss), net includes income from servicing, sub-servicing and ancillary fees, and is recorded to income as earned, which is upon collection of payments from borrowers. This amount also includes the Change in fair value of MSRs, which is the adjustment for the fair value measurement of the MSRs asset as of the respective balance sheet date.

Interest income, net—Interest income includes interest earned on mortgage loans held for sale and mortgage loans held for investment net of the interest expense paid on our loan funding facilities. Interest income is recorded as earned and interest expense is recorded as incurred.

Other income—Other income is derived primarily from lead generation revenue, professional service fees, real estate network referral fees, contact center revenue, personal loans business, closing fees, net appraisal revenue, and net title insurance fees.

The following revenue streams fall within the scope of ASC Topic 606—Revenue from Contracts with Customers and are disaggregated hereunder:

Core Digital Media lead generation revenue—The Company recognizes online consumer acquisition revenue based on successful delivery of marketing leads to a client at a fixed fee per lead. This service is satisfied at the time the lead is delivered, at which time revenue for the service is recognized. Online consumer acquisition revenue, net of intercompany eliminations, were $6,680$8,084 and $7,560$5,504 for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively and $14,764 and $13,064 for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(In Thousands, Except Shares and Per Share Amounts)
Professional service fees—The Company recognizes professional service fee revenue based on the delivery of services (e.g., human resources, technology, training) over the term of a contract. Consideration for the promised services is received through a combination of a fixed fee for the period and incremental fees paid for optional services that are available at an incremental rate determined at the time such services are requested. The Company recognizes the annual fee ratably over the life of the contract, as the performance obligation is satisfied equally over the term of the contract. For the optional services, revenue is only recognized at the time the services are requested and delivered and pricing is agreed upon. Professional service fee revenues were $3,549$3,198 and $1,835$1,920 for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively and $6,747 and $3,755 for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively, and were rendered entirely to related parties.

Rocket Homes real estate network referral fees—The Company recognizes real estate network referral fee revenue based on arrangements with partner agencies contingent on the closing of a transaction. As this revenue stream is variable, and is contingent on the successful transaction close, the revenue is constrained until the occurrence of the
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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(In Thousands, Except Shares and Per Share Amounts)
transaction. At this point, the constraint on recognizing revenue is deemed to have been lifted and revenue is recognized for the consideration expected to be received. Real estate network referral fees, net of intercompany eliminations, were $9,578$14,132 and $7,988$11,837 for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively and $23,709 and $19,825 for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

Rock Connections and Rocket Auto contact center revenue—The Company recognizes contact center revenue for communication services including client support and sales. Consideration received mainly includes a fixed base fee and/or a variable contingent fee. The fixed base fee is recognized ratably over the period of performance, as the performance obligation is considered to be satisfied equally throughout the service period. The variable contingent fee related to car sales is constrained until the sale of the car is completed. Contact center revenues, net of intercompany eliminations, were $11,632$12,291 and $7,341$5,816 for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively and $23,922 and $13,157 for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

Amrock closing fees—The Company recognizes closing fees for non-recurring services provided in connection with the origination of the loan. These fees are recognized at the time of loan closing for purchase transactions or at the end of a client's three-day rescission period for refinance transactions, which represents the point in time the loan closing services performance obligation is satisfied. The consideration received for closing services is a fixed fee per loan that varies by state and loan type. Closing fees were $157,167$117,962 and $73,486$106,038 for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively and $275,128 and $179,525 for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

Amrock appraisal revenue, net—The Company recognizes appraisal revenue when the appraisal service is completed. The Company may choose to deliver appraisal services directly to its client or subcontract such services to a third-party licensed and/or certified appraiser. In instances where the Company performs the appraisal, revenue is recognized as the gross amount of consideration received at a fixed price per appraisal. The Company is an agent in instances where a third-party appraiser is involved in the delivery of appraisal services and revenue is recognized net of third-party appraisal expenses. Appraisal revenue, net was $22,491$23,079 and $17,619$20,781 for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively and $45,570 and $38,399 for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash

The Company considers all highly liquid investments purchased with a maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. We maintain our bank accounts with a relatively small number of high-quality financial institutions.

Restricted cash as of March 31,June 30, 2021 and 2020 consisted of cash on deposit for a repurchase facility and client application deposits, title premiums collected from the insured that are due to the underwritten insurance company and a $25,000 bond.

March 31,
20212020
Cash and cash equivalents$2,864,906 $2,295,988 
Restricted cash75,647 64,976 
Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash in the statement of cash flows$2,940,553 $2,360,964 
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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(In Thousands, Except Shares and Per Share Amounts)
June 30,
20212020
Cash and cash equivalents$1,974,997 $1,773,527 
Restricted cash77,454 78,367 
Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash in the statement of cash flows$2,052,451 $1,851,894 

Loans subject to repurchase right from Ginnie Mae

For certain loans sold to Ginnie Mae, the Company as the servicer has the unilateral right to repurchase any individual loan in a Ginnie Mae securitization pool if that loan meets defined criteria, including being delinquent more than 90 days. Once the Company has the unilateral right to repurchase the delinquent loan, the Company has effectively regained control over the loan and must re-recognize the loan on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and establish a corresponding finance liability regardless of the Company's intention to repurchase the loan. The asset and corresponding liability are recorded at the unpaid principal balance of the loan, which approximates its fair value.

Accounting Standards Issued but Not Yet Adopted

In March 2020, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued ASUAccounting Standard Update ("ASU") No. 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting. In January 2021, the FASB issued ASU No. 2021-01, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Scope to clarify that Topic 848 is applicable to many derivative instruments and hedging relationships.
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Rocket Companies, Inc.
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(In Thousands, Except Shares and Per Share Amounts)

Subject to meeting certain criteria, the new guidance provides optional expedients and exceptions to applying contract modification accounting under existing U.S. GAAP, to address the expected phase out of the London Inter-bank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) by the end of 2022. This guidance is effective upon issuance and allows application to contract changes as early as January 1, 2020. The Company is in the process of transitioning its funding facilities and financing facilities that utilize LIBOR as the reference rate by adding alternative base rate language which may include the secured overnight financing rateSecured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR"). For contracts to which ASC Topic 470, Debt applies, we have applied the optional expedients available from ASU 2020-04 and accounted for the contract modifications related to reference rate reform prospectively. Of the contracts that have been adjusted for the new reference rate, there has been an immaterial impact on the condensed consolidated financial statements. The Company is continuing to evaluate the impact that the adoption of this ASU will have on the condensed consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

2. Fair Value Measurements

Fair value is the price that would be received if an asset were sold or the price that would be paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between willing market participants at the measurement date. Required disclosures include classification of fair value measurements within a three-level hierarchy (Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3). Classification of a fair value measurement within the hierarchy is dependent on the classification and significance of the inputs used to determine the fair value measurement. Observable inputs are those that are observed, implied from, or corroborated with externally available market information. Unobservable inputs represent the Company’s estimates of market participants’ assumptions.

Fair value measurements are classified in the following manner:

Level 1—Valuation is based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities at the measurement date.

Level 2—Valuation is based on either observable prices for identical assets or liabilities in inactive markets, observable prices for similar assets or liabilities, or other inputs that are derived directly from, or through correlation to, observable market data at the measurement date.

Level 3—Valuation is based on the Company’s internal models using assumptions at the measurement date that a market participant would use.

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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(In Thousands, Except Shares and Per Share Amounts)
In determining fair value measurement, the Company uses observable inputs whenever possible. The level of a fair value measurement within the hierarchy is dependent on the lowest level of input that has a significant impact on the measurement as a whole. If quoted market prices are available at the measurement date or are available for similar instruments, such prices are used in the measurements. If observable market data is not available at the measurement date, judgment is required to measure fair value.

The following is a description of measurement techniques for items recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. There were no material items recorded at fair value on a nonrecurring basis as of March 31,June 30, 2021 or December 31, 2020.

Mortgage loans held for sale: Loans held for sale that trade in active secondary markets are valued using Level 2 measurements derived from observable market data, including market prices of securities backed by similar mortgage loans adjusted for certain factors to approximate the fair value of a whole mortgage loan, including the value attributable to mortgage servicing and credit risk. Loans held for sale for which there is little to no observable trading activity of similar instruments are valued using Level 3 measurements based upon dealer price quotes.

IRLCs: The fair value of IRLCs is based on current market prices of securities backed by similar mortgage loans (as determined above under mortgage loans held for sale), net of costs to close the loans, subject to the estimated loan funding probability, or “pull-through factor”. Given the significant and unobservable nature of the pull-through factor, IRLCs are classified as Level 3.

MSRs: The fair value of MSRs (including MSRs collateral for financing liability and MSRs financing liability) is determined using a valuation model that calculates the present value of estimated net future cash flows. The model includes estimates of prepayment speeds, discount rate, cost to service, float earnings, contractual servicing fee income, and ancillary income among others. These fair value measurements are classified as Level 3.
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Rocket Companies, Inc.
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(In Thousands, Except Shares and Per Share Amounts)

Forward commitments: The Company’s forward commitments are valued based on quoted prices for similar assets in an active market with inputs that are observable and are classified within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy.

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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(In Thousands, Except Shares and Per Share Amounts)
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

The table below shows a summary of financial statement items that are measured at estimated fair value on a recurring basis, including assets measured under the fair value option. There were no material transfers of assets or liabilities recorded at fair value on a recurring basis between Levels 1, 2 or 3 during the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2021 or the year ended December 31, 2020.

Level 1Level 2Level 3TotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3Total
Balance at March 31, 2021
Balance at June 30, 2021Balance at June 30, 2021
Assets:Assets:Assets:
Mortgage loans held for saleMortgage loans held for sale$0 $17,834,610 $990,834 $18,825,444 Mortgage loans held for sale$0 $20,615,530 $2,579,313 $23,194,843 
IRLCsIRLCs0 0 765,215 765,215 IRLCs0 0 907,978 907,978 
MSRsMSRs0 0 4,304,762 4,304,762 MSRs0 0 4,644,172 4,644,172 
MSRs collateral for financing liability (1)0 0 233,687 233,687 
Forward commitmentsForward commitments0 909,153 0 909,153 Forward commitments0 22,339 0 22,339 
Total assetsTotal assets$0 $18,743,763 $6,294,498 $25,038,261 Total assets$0 $20,637,869 $8,131,463 $28,769,332 
Liabilities:Liabilities:Liabilities:
Forward commitmentsForward commitments$0 $54,412 $0 $54,412 Forward commitments$0 $91,731 $0 $91,731 
MSRs financing liability (1)0 0 223,756 223,756 
Total liabilitiesTotal liabilities$0 $54,412 $223,756 $278,168 Total liabilities$0 $91,731 $0 $91,731 
Balance at December 31, 2020Balance at December 31, 2020Balance at December 31, 2020
Assets:Assets:Assets:
Mortgage loans held for saleMortgage loans held for sale$0 $22,285,440 $579,666 $22,865,106 Mortgage loans held for sale$0 $22,285,440 $579,666 $22,865,106 
IRLCsIRLCs0 1,897,194 1,897,194 IRLCs0 1,897,194 1,897,194 
MSRsMSRs0 2,862,685 2,862,685 MSRs0 2,862,685 2,862,685 
MSRs collateral for financing liability (1)MSRs collateral for financing liability (1)0 205,033 205,033 MSRs collateral for financing liability (1)0 205,033 205,033 
Forward commitmentsForward commitments0 20,584 20,584 Forward commitments0 20,584 20,584 
Total assetsTotal assets$0 $22,306,024 $5,544,578 $27,850,602 Total assets$0 $22,306,024 $5,544,578 $27,850,602 
Liabilities:Liabilities:Liabilities:
Forward commitmentsForward commitments$0 $506,071 $$506,071 Forward commitments$0 $506,071 $$506,071 
MSRs financing liability (1)MSRs financing liability (1)0 187,794 187,794 MSRs financing liability (1)0 187,794 187,794 
Total liabilitiesTotal liabilities$0 $506,071 $187,794 $693,865 Total liabilities$0 $506,071 $187,794 $693,865 
(1)    Refer to Note 3, Mortgage Servicing Rights for further information regarding both the MSRs collateral for financing liability and MSRs financing liability.

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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(In Thousands, Except Shares and Per Share Amounts)
The following tables present the quantitative information about recurring Level 3 fair value financial instruments and the fair value measurements as of:
June 30, 2021December 31, 2020
Unobservable InputRangeWeighted AverageRangeWeighted Average
Mortgage loans held for sale
Dealer pricing87% - 104%100 %89% - 105%99 %
IRLCs
Loan funding probability0% - 100%77 %0% - 100%74 %
MSRs, MSRs collateral for financing liability, and MSRs financing liability
Discount rate9.5% - 12.0%9.9 %9.5% - 12.0%9.9 %
Conditional prepayment rate6.8% - 57.6%10.5 %6.6% - 52.1%15.8 %

March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Unobservable InputRangeWeighted AverageRangeWeighted Average
Mortgage loans held for sale
Dealer pricing87% - 103%100 %89% - 105%99 %
IRLCs
Loan funding probability0% - 100%77 %0% - 100%74 %
MSRs, MSRs collateral for financing liability, and MSRs financing liability
Discount rate9.5% - 12.0%9.9 %9.5% - 12.0%9.9 %
Conditional prepayment rate6.9% - 57.5%10.9 %6.6% - 52.1%15.8 %
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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(In Thousands, Except Shares and Per Share Amounts)
The table below presents a reconciliation of Level 3 assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2021 and 2020. Mortgage servicing rights (including MSRs collateral for financing liability and MSRs financing liability) are also classified as a Level 3 asset measured at fair value on a recurring basis and its reconciliation is found in Note 3, Mortgage Servicing Rights.
Loans Held for SaleIRLCs
Balance at March 31, 2021Balance at March 31, 2021$990,834 $765,215 
Transfers in (1)Transfers in (1)2,065,406 0 
Transfers out/principal reductions (1)Transfers out/principal reductions (1)(473,948)0 
Net transfers and revaluation gainsNet transfers and revaluation gains0 142,763 
Total losses included in net incomeTotal losses included in net income(2,979)0 
Balance at June 30, 2021Balance at June 30, 2021$2,579,313 $907,978 
Balance at March 31, 2020Balance at March 31, 2020$418,090 $1,214,865 
Transfers in (1)Transfers in (1)242,904 
Transfers out/principal reductions (1)Transfers out/principal reductions (1)(235,617)
Net transfers and revaluation gainsNet transfers and revaluation gains1,178,899 
Total losses included in net incomeTotal losses included in net income(9,277)
Balance at June 30, 2020Balance at June 30, 2020$416,100 $2,393,764 
Loans Held for SaleIRLCs
Balance at December 31, 2020Balance at December 31, 2020$579,666 $1,897,194 Balance at December 31, 2020$579,666 $1,897,194 
Transfers in (1)Transfers in (1)718,158 0 Transfers in (1)2,783,564 0 
Transfers out/principal reductions (1)Transfers out/principal reductions (1)(307,462)0 Transfers out/principal reductions (1)(781,410)0 
Net transfers and revaluation lossesNet transfers and revaluation losses0 (1,131,979)Net transfers and revaluation losses0 (989,216)
Total gains included in net income472 0 
Balance at March 31, 2021$990,834 $765,215 
Total losses included in net incomeTotal losses included in net income(2,507)0 
Balance at June 30, 2021Balance at June 30, 2021$2,579,313 $907,978 
Balance at December 31, 2019Balance at December 31, 2019$308,793 $508,135 Balance at December 31, 2019$308,793 $508,135 
Transfers in (1)Transfers in (1)540,859 Transfers in (1)783,763 
Transfers out/principal reductions (1)Transfers out/principal reductions (1)(425,369)Transfers out/principal reductions (1)(660,986)
Net transfers and revaluation gainsNet transfers and revaluation gains706,730 Net transfers and revaluation gains1,885,629 
Total losses included in net incomeTotal losses included in net income(6,193)Total losses included in net income(15,470)
Balance at March 31, 2020$418,090 $1,214,865 
Balance at June 30, 2020Balance at June 30, 2020$416,100 $2,393,764 
(1)    Transfers in represent loans repurchased from investors or loans originated for which an active market currently does not exist. Transfers out primarily represent loans sold to third parties and loans paid in full.

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(In Thousands, Except Shares and Per Share Amounts)
Fair Value Option

The following is the estimated fair value and unpaid principal balance (“UPB”) of mortgage loans held for sale that have contractual principal amounts and for which the Company has elected the fair value option. The fair value option was elected for mortgage loans held for sale as the Company believes fair value best reflects their expected future economic performance:
Fair ValuePrincipal Amount Due Upon MaturityDifference (1)Fair ValueUnpaid Principal BalanceDifference (1)
Balance at March 31, 2021$18,825,444 $18,534,892 $290,552 
Balance at June 30, 2021Balance at June 30, 2021$23,194,843 $22,691,966 $502,877 
Balance at December 31, 2020Balance at December 31, 2020$22,865,106 $21,834,817 $1,030,289 Balance at December 31, 2020$22,865,106 $21,834,817 $1,030,289 
(1)    Represents the amount of gains included in Gain on sale of loans, net due to changes in fair value of items accounted for using the fair value option.
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(In Thousands, Except Shares and Per Share Amounts)

Disclosures of the fair value of certain financial instruments are required when it is practical to estimate the value. In cases where quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on estimates using present value or other valuation techniques.

The following table presents the carrying amounts and estimated fair value of financial liabilities that are not recorded at fair value on a recurring or nonrecurring basis. This table excludes cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, warehouse borrowings, and line of credit borrowing facilities as these financial instruments are highly liquid or short-term in nature and as a result, their carrying amounts approximate fair value:
March 31, 2021December 31, 2020June 30, 2021December 31, 2020
Carrying AmountEstimated Fair ValueCarrying AmountEstimated Fair ValueCarrying AmountEstimated Fair ValueCarrying AmountEstimated Fair Value
Senior Notes, due 1/15/2028Senior Notes, due 1/15/2028$995,528 $1,064,793 $994,986 $1,079,629 Senior Notes, due 1/15/2028$996,070 $1,060,722 $994,986 $1,079,629 
Senior Notes, due 3/1/2029Senior Notes, due 3/1/2029$742,197 $725,648 $741,946 $766,365 Senior Notes, due 3/1/2029$742,448 $740,693 $741,946 $766,365 
Senior Notes, due 3/1/2031Senior Notes, due 3/1/2031$1,236,452 $1,204,888 $1,236,114 $1,298,175 Senior Notes, due 3/1/2031$1,236,790 $1,253,838 $1,236,114 $1,298,175 
The fair value of Senior Notes was calculated using the observable bond price at March 31,June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively. The Senior Notes are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.
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(In Thousands, Except Shares and Per Share Amounts)

3. Mortgage Servicing Rights

Mortgage servicing rights are recognized as assets on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets when loans are sold, and the associated servicing rights are retained. The Company maintains one class of MSRs asset and has elected the fair value option. These MSRs are recorded at fair value, which is determined using a valuation model that calculates the present value of estimated future net servicing fee income. The model includes estimates of prepayment speeds, discount rate, cost to service, float earnings, contractual servicing fee income, and ancillary income and late fees, among others. These estimates are supported by market and economic data collected from various outside sources.

The following table summarizes changes to the MSRs assets for the three and six months ended:

Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
202120202021202020212020
Fair value, beginning of periodFair value, beginning of period$2,862,685 $2,874,972 Fair value, beginning of period$4,304,762 $2,170,638 $2,862,685 $2,874,972 
MSRs originatedMSRs originated1,173,164 535,419 MSRs originated857,111 669,923 2,030,275 1,205,342 
MSRs salesMSRs sales(15,865)(186,292)MSRs sales(83,195)(99,060)(186,292)
Changes in fair value:Changes in fair value:Changes in fair value:
Due to changes in valuation model inputs or assumptions (1)Due to changes in valuation model inputs or assumptions (1)583,307 (805,536)Due to changes in valuation model inputs or assumptions (1)(141,073)(272,885)442,234 (1,078,421)
Due to collection/realization of cash flowsDue to collection/realization of cash flows(298,529)(247,925)Due to collection/realization of cash flows(293,433)(278,467)(591,962)(526,392)
Total changes in fair valueTotal changes in fair value284,778 (1,053,461)Total changes in fair value(434,506)(551,352)(149,728)(1,604,813)
Fair value, end of periodFair value, end of period$4,304,762 $2,170,638 Fair value, end of period$4,644,172 $2,289,209 $4,644,172 $2,289,209 

(1)    Reflects changes in assumptions including discount rates and prepayment speed assumptions, mostly due to changes in market interest rates. Does not include the change in fair value of derivatives that economically hedge MSRs identified for sale.

The total UPB of mortgage loans serviced, excluding subserviced loans, at March 31,June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 was $431,497,603$466,444,905 and $371,494,905, respectively. The portfolio primarily consists of high-quality performing agency and government (FHA and VA) loans. As of March 31,June 30, 2021, delinquent loans (defined as 60-plus days past-due) were 3.21%2.60% of our total portfolio. Excluding clients in COVID-19 related forbearance plans, our delinquent loans (defined as 60-plus days past-due) were 0.72%0.71% as of March 31,June 30, 2021.

During the first quarter of 2021 and fourth quarter of 2020, the Company sold MSRs with a fair value of $4,885 and $193,739, respectively, relating to certain single-family mortgage loans. Based on the contract terms, the sale of those MSRs did not immediately qualify for sale accounting treatment under U.S. GAAP. As a result, the Company was required to retain the MSRs asset (i.e., MSRs collateral for financing liability, at fair value) and the MSRs liability (i.e., MSRs financing
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(In Thousands, Except Shares and Per Share Amounts)
liability, at fair value) on the balance sheet until certain contractual provisions lapse after June forlapsed during the fourthsecond quarter of 2020 sales and July 2021 for the first quarter of 2021 sales.2021. These MSRs were reported on the balance sheet at fair value using a valuation methodology consistent with the Company’s method for valuing MSRs until those contractual provisions lapse. Furthermore, the net change in fair market value (“FMV”) of the MSRs asset and liability from these sales are captured within Loan servicing income (loss), net in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income. The unrealized gain of $31,077 relating to the MSRs liability and the offsetting unrealized loss of $31,077 relating to the MSRs asset were recorded in current operations for the three months ended March 31, 2021.lapsed. Additionally, the terms of the agreement require quarterly adjustments to the sales price for changes in prepayment rates at the time of sale for a period of six months. Furthermore, in the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2021, the Company also sold MSRs with a fair value of $10,982 relating$94,175 relating to certain mortgage loans, which qualified for sale accounting treatment under U.S. GAAP.

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During the third quarter of 2019, the Company sold MSRs with a fair value of $340,303 relating to certain single-family mortgage loans. Based on the contract terms, the sale of those MSRs did not immediately qualify for sale accounting treatment under U.S. GAAP. As a result, the Company was required to retain the MSRs asset and the MSRs liability on the balance sheet until certain contractual provisions lapsed after June 2020. These MSRs were reported on the balance sheet at fair value using a valuation methodology consistent with the Company’s method for valuing MSRs until those contractual provisionsprovisions lapsed. Furthermore,In addition, change in FMV of the MSRs asset and liability from this sale is captured within Loan servicing (loss) income, (loss), net in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income. The unrealized gain of $116,150$14,911 and $131,061 relating to the MSRs liability and the offsetting unrealized loss of $116,150$14,911 and $131,061 relating to the MSRs asset were recorded in current operations for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2020. Furthermore,Furthermore, in the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2020, the Company sold MSRs with a fair value of $186,292 relating to certain mortgage loans, all of which qualified for sale accounting treatment under U.S. GAAP.

The following is a summary of the weighted average discount rate and prepayment speed assumptions used to determine the fair value of MSRs as well as the expected life of the loans in the servicing portfolio:
March 31, 2021December 31, 2020June 30, 2021December 31, 2020
Discount rateDiscount rate9.9 %9.9 %Discount rate9.9 %9.9 %
Prepayment speedsPrepayment speeds10.9 %15.8 %Prepayment speeds10.5 %15.8 %
Life (in years)Life (in years)6.545.05Life (in years)6.655.05

The key assumptions used to estimate the fair value of MSRs are prepayment speeds and the discount rate. Increases in prepayment speeds generally have an adverse effect on the value of MSRs as the underlying loans prepay faster. In a declining interest rate environment, the fair value of MSRs generally decreases as prepayments increase and therefore, the estimated life of the MSRs and related cash flows decrease. Decreases in prepayment speeds generally have a positive effect on the value of MSRs as the underlying loans prepay less frequently. In a rising interest rate environment, the fair value of MSRs generally increases as prepayments decrease and therefore, the estimated life of the MSRs and related cash flows increase. Increases in the discount rate result in a lower MSRs value and decreases in the discount rate result in a higher MSRs value. MSRs uncertainties are hypothetical and do not always have a direct correlation with each assumption. Changes in one assumption may result in changes to another assumption, which might magnify or counteract the uncertainties.

The following table stresses the discount rate and prepayment speeds at two different data points:
Discount RatePrepayment Speeds
100 BPS Adverse Change200 BPS Adverse Change10% Adverse Change20% Adverse Change
March 31, 2021
Mortgage servicing rights$(181,137)$(337,856)$(166,962)$(315,934)
December 31, 2020
Mortgage servicing rights$(115,130)$(212,119)$(147,420)$(279,691)

Discount RatePrepayment Speeds
100 BPS Adverse Change200 BPS Adverse Change10% Adverse Change20% Adverse Change
June 30, 2021
Mortgage servicing rights$(193,419)$(361,577)$(157,732)$(314,225)
December 31, 2020
Mortgage servicing rights$(115,130)$(212,119)$(147,420)$(279,691)
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4. Mortgage Loans Held for Sale

The Company sells substantially all of its originated mortgage loans into the secondary market. The Company may retain the right to service some of these loans upon sale through ownership of servicing rights. A reconciliation of the changes in mortgage loans held for sale to the amounts presented on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows is below:

Three Months Ended March 31,Six Months Ended June 30,
2021202020212020
Balance at the beginning of periodBalance at the beginning of period$22,865,106 $13,275,735 Balance at the beginning of period$22,865,106 $13,275,735 
Disbursements of mortgage loans held for saleDisbursements of mortgage loans held for sale104,103,499 50,418,371 Disbursements of mortgage loans held for sale187,979,171 122,056,424 
Proceeds from sales of mortgage loans held for sale (1)Proceeds from sales of mortgage loans held for sale (1)(110,276,266)(52,257,635)Proceeds from sales of mortgage loans held for sale (1)(192,043,819)(121,559,129)
Gain on sale of mortgage loans excluding fair value of other financial instruments, net (2)Gain on sale of mortgage loans excluding fair value of other financial instruments, net (2)2,133,105 1,406,913 Gain on sale of mortgage loans excluding fair value of other financial instruments, net (2)4,394,385 3,855,505 
Balance at the end of periodBalance at the end of period$18,825,444 $12,843,384 Balance at the end of period$23,194,843 $17,628,535 

(1)    The proceeds from sales of loans held for sale on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows includes amounts related to the sale of consumer loans.

(2)    The Gain on sale of loans excluding fair value of MSRs, net on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows includes amounts related to the sale of consumer loans, interest rate lock commitments, forward commitments, and provisions for investor reserves.

Credit Risk

The Company is subject to credit risk associated with mortgage loans that it purchases and originates during the period of time prior to the sale of these loans. The Company considers credit risk and losses associated with these loans to be insignificant as it holds the loans for a short period of time, which for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2021 is, on average, approximately 1817 days from the date of borrowing, and the market for these loans continues to be highly liquid. The Company is also subject to credit risk associated with mortgage loans it has repurchased as a result of breaches of representations and warranties during the period of time between repurchase and resale.

5. Borrowings

The Company maintains various funding facilities and other non-funding debt as shown in the tables below. Interest rates typically have two main components – a base rate (mostmost commonly LIBOR or SOFR, somewhich is sometimes subject to a minimum floor plus a spread. Some facilities have a floor) plus a spread.commitment fee, which can range from 0.0% to 0.50%. The commitment fee charged by lenders for each of the facilities is an annual fee and is calculated based on the committed line amount multiplied by a negotiated rate. The fee rate ranges from 0% to 0.50% among the facilities except for the Senior Notes, which have no commitment fee. The Company is required to maintain certain covenants, including minimum tangible net worth, minimum liquidity, maximum total debt or liabilities to net worth ratio, pretax net income requirements, and other customary debt covenants, as defined in the agreements. The Company was in compliance with all covenants as of March 31,June 30, 2021.

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The amount owed and outstanding on the Company’s loan funding facilities fluctuates greatly based on its origination volume, the amount of time it takes the Company to sell the loans it originates, and the Company’s ability to use the cash to self-fund loans. In addition to self-funding, the Company may from time to time use surplus cash to “buy-down” the effective interest rate of certain loan funding facilities or to self-fund a portion of our loan originations. As of March 31,June 30, 2021, $3,146,623$2,935,563 of the Company’s cash was used to buy-down our funding facilities and self-fund, $475,000$500,000 of which are buy-down funds that are included in Cash and cash equivalents on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and an estimated $2,671,623$2,435,563 of which is discretionary self-funding that reduces Cash and cash equivalents on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company has the right to withdraw the $475,000$500,000 at any time, unless a margin call has been made or a default has occurred under the relevant facilities. The Company has an estimated $2,671,623$2,435,563 of discretionary self-funded loans, of which a portion can be transferred to a warehouse line or the early buy out line, provided that such loans meet the eligibility criteria to be placed on such lines. The remaining portion will be funded in normal course over a short period of time, generally less than one month. A large unanticipated margin call could also have a material adverse effect on the
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Company’s liquidity. Furthermore, refer to Note 3, Mortgage Servicing Rights for additional information regarding the MSRs financing liability with the MSRs sold during the fourth quarter of 2020.

The terms of the Senior Notes restrict our ability and the ability of our subsidiary guarantors among other things to: (1) incur additional debt or issue preferred stock; (2) pay dividends or make distributions in respect of capital stock; (3) purchase or redeem capital stock; (4) make investments or other restricted payments; (5) sell assets; (6) enter into transactions with affiliates; (7) effect a consolidation or merger, taken as a whole; (8) designate our subsidiaries as unrestricted subsidiaries, unless certain conditions are met, as defined in the agreements; (9) merge, consolidate or sell, transfer or lease assets, and; (10) create liens on assets. Items (1) through (9) apply to the 2028 Senior Notes. Items (9) and (10) apply to the 2029 and 2031 Senior Notes, which have investment grade covenants.

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Funding Facilities
Facility TypeFacility TypeCollateralMaturityLine AmountCommitted Line AmountOutstanding Balance March 31, 2021Outstanding Balance December 31, 2020Facility TypeCollateralMaturityLine AmountCommitted Line AmountOutstanding Balance June 30, 2021Outstanding Balance December 31, 2020
MRA funding:MRA funding:MRA funding:
1) Master Repurchase Agreement (7)1) Master Repurchase Agreement (7)Mortgage loans held for sale (6)10/22/2021$2,000,000 $100,000 $998,397 $999,752 1) Master Repurchase Agreement (7)Mortgage loans held for sale (6)10/22/2021$2,000,000 $100,000 $499,265 $999,752 
2) Master Repurchase Agreement (7)2) Master Repurchase Agreement (7)Mortgage loans held for sale (6)12/2/20211,500,000 500,000 1,128,746 1,320,484 2) Master Repurchase Agreement (7)Mortgage loans held for sale (6)12/2/20211,500,000 500,000 1,414,929 1,320,484 
3) Master Repurchase Agreement (7)Mortgage loans held for sale (6)4/22/20222,750,000 1,000,000 904,931 2,407,156 
4) Master Repurchase Agreement (1)(7)Mortgage loans held for sale (6)1/26/20222,000,000 1,700,000 1,672,731 1,953,949 
5) Master Repurchase Agreement (2)(7)Mortgage loans held for sale (6)4/22/20213,000,000 500,000 2,466,830 2,004,707 
6) Master Repurchase Agreement (3)(7)Mortgage loans held for sale (6)9/5/20222,000,000 1,000,000 449,622 1,780,902 
7) Master Repurchase Agreement (7)Mortgage loans held for sale (6)9/16/20211,750,000 1,137,500 1,108,254 1,343,130 
3) Master Repurchase Agreement (1)(7)3) Master Repurchase Agreement (1)(7)Mortgage loans held for sale (6)4/22/20222,750,000 1,000,000 2,088,280 2,407,156 
4) Master Repurchase Agreement (2)(7)4) Master Repurchase Agreement (2)(7)Mortgage loans held for sale (6)4/26/20221,800,000 1,500,000 1,613,432 1,953,949 
5) Master Repurchase Agreement (7)5) Master Repurchase Agreement (7)Mortgage loans held for sale (6)4/20/20233,000,000 500,000 2,820,837 2,004,707 
6) Master Repurchase Agreement (7)6) Master Repurchase Agreement (7)Mortgage loans held for sale (6)9/5/20222,000,000 500,000 1,391,514 1,780,902 
7) Master Repurchase Agreement (3)(7)7) Master Repurchase Agreement (3)(7)Mortgage loans held for sale (6)9/16/20211,750,000 1,137,500 1,164,702 1,343,130 
8) Master Repurchase Agreement (7)8) Master Repurchase Agreement (7)Mortgage loans held for sale (6)6/12/2021400,000 150,166 219,786 8) Master Repurchase Agreement (7)Mortgage loans held for sale (6)6/10/2022500,000 349,941 219,786 
9) Master Repurchase Agreement (7)9) Master Repurchase Agreement (7)Mortgage loans held for sale (6)9/24/20211,500,000 750,000 790,446 983,126 9) Master Repurchase Agreement (7)Mortgage loans held for sale (6)9/24/20211,500,000 750,000 797,157 983,126 
10) Master Repurchase Agreement (7)10) Master Repurchase Agreement (7)Mortgage loans held for sale (6)10/9/2021500,000 155,601 480,544 10) Master Repurchase Agreement (7)Mortgage loans held for sale (6)10/9/2021500,000 488,230 480,544 
11) Master Repurchase Agreement (7)11) Master Repurchase Agreement (7)Mortgage loans held for sale (6)12/17/20211,000,000 500,000 438,412 765,432 11) Master Repurchase Agreement (7)Mortgage loans held for sale (6)12/17/20211,000,000 500,000 540,109 765,432 
18,400,000 7,187,500 10,264,136 14,258,968 $18,300,000 $6,487,500 $13,168,396 $14,258,968 
Early Funding:Early Funding:Early Funding:
12) Early Funding Facility (4)(7)12) Early Funding Facility (4)(7)Mortgage loans held for sale (6)(4)4,000,000 3,032,857 2,514,193 12) Early Funding Facility (4)(7)Mortgage loans held for sale (6)(4)$4,000,000 $$2,741,132 $2,514,193 
13) Early Funding Facility (5)(7)13) Early Funding Facility (5)(7)Mortgage loans held for sale (6)(5)3,000,000 1,155,679 969,412 13) Early Funding Facility (5)(7)Mortgage loans held for sale (6)(5)3,000,000 1,311,701 969,412 
7,000,000 4,188,536 3,483,605 7,000,000 4,052,833 3,483,605 
TotalTotal$25,400,000 $7,187,500 $14,452,672 $17,742,573 Total$25,300,000 $6,487,500 $17,221,229 $17,742,573 
(1)    Subsequent to June 30, 2021, this facility was renewed which extended the maturity date to April 21, 2023.

(2)    This facility has a 12-month initial term, which can be extended for 3-months at each subsequent 3-month anniversary from the initial start date. Subsequent to March 31,June 30, 2021, this facility was amended to decrease the total facility size to $1,600,000$1,700,000 with $1,500,000$1,400,000 committed and was extended to AprilJuly 26, 2022.

(2)    Subsequent to March 31, 2021, this facility was renewed which extended the expiration date to April 20, 2023.

(3)    Subsequent to March 31,June 30, 2021, this facility decreased its commitment amountwas amended to $500,000.decrease the total facility size to $1,500,000 with $600,000 committed.

(4)    This facility is an evergreen agreement with no stated termination or expiration date. This agreement can be terminated by either party upon written notice.
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(5)    This facility will have an overall line size of $3,000,000, which will be reviewed every 90 days. This facility is an evergreen agreement with no stated termination or expiration date. This agreement can be terminated by either party upon written notice.

(6)    The Company has multiple borrowing facilities in the form of asset sales under agreements to repurchase. These borrowing facilities are secured by mortgage loans held for sale at fair value as the first priority security interest.

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(7)    The interest rates charged by lenders ofon the funding facilities ranged from 1.00% to 2.25%, plusincluded the applicable base rate plus a spread ranging from 1.00% to 2.25% for the threesix months ending March 31,ended June 30, 2021, and the applicable base rate plus a spread ranging from 0.40% to 2.30%, plus the applicable base rate for the year endingended December 31, 2020.

Other Financing Facilities
Facility TypeFacility TypeCollateralMaturityLine AmountCommitted Line AmountOutstanding Balance March 31, 2021Outstanding Balance December 31, 2020Facility TypeCollateralMaturityLine AmountCommitted Line AmountOutstanding Balance June 30, 2021Outstanding Balance December 31, 2020
Line of Credit Financing FacilitiesLine of Credit Financing FacilitiesLine of Credit Financing Facilities
1) Unsecured line of credit (1)1) Unsecured line of credit (1)7/27/2025$2,000,000 $$0 $1) Unsecured line of credit (1)7/27/2025$2,000,000 $$0 $
2) Unsecured line of credit (1)2) Unsecured line of credit (1)7/31/2025100,000 0 2) Unsecured line of credit (1)7/31/2025100,000 0 
3) Revolving credit facility (3)(4)3) Revolving credit facility (3)(4)8/10/20231,000,000 1,000,000 300,000 300,000 3) Revolving credit facility (3)(4)8/10/20231,000,000 1,000,000 0 300,000 
4) MSRs line of credit (3)(4)4) MSRs line of credit (3)(4)MSRs10/22/2021200,000 0 4) MSRs line of credit (3)(4)MSRs10/22/2021200,000 0 
5) MSRs line of credit (3)(4)5) MSRs line of credit (3)(4)MSRs(2)200,000 200,000 75,000 75,000 5) MSRs line of credit (3)(4)MSRs(3)200,000 200,000 75,000 75,000 
$3,500,000 $1,200,000 $375,000 $375,000 $3,500,000 $1,200,000 $75,000 $375,000 
Early Buy out Financing FacilityEarly Buy out Financing FacilityEarly Buy out Financing Facility
6) Early buy out facility (3)(4)Loans/ Advances3/13/2023$2,600,000 $$635,712 $330,266 
6) Early buy out facility (4)6) Early buy out facility (4)Loans/ Advances3/13/2023$2,600,000 $$2,148,959 $330,266 
(1)    Refer to Note 6, Transactions with Related Parties for additional details regarding this unsecured line of creditcredit.

(2)    Subsequent to June 30, 2021, this facility was renewed, and the maturity date was extended to August 10, 2024.

(3)    This MSRs facility can be drawn upon for corporate purposes and is collateralized by GSE MSRs within our servicing portfolio. This facility has a 5-year total commitment comprised of a 3-year revolving period that expires on April 30, 2022 followed by a 2-year amortization period that expires on April 30, 2024.

(3)(4)    The interest rates charged by lenders ofon the other funding facilities ranged from 1.25% to 4.00%, plusincluded the applicable base rate, plus a spread ranging from 1.45% to 4.00% for the threesix months ending March 31,ended June 30, 2021, and the applicable base rate plus a spread ranging from 1.75% to 4.00% for the year endingended December 31, 2020.

(4)    Subsequent to March 31, 2021, utilization of the early buy out facility has increased to approximately $2,000,000 due to greater eligible collateral.

Unsecured Senior Notes
Facility TypeFacility TypeMaturityInterest RateOutstanding Balance March 31, 2021Outstanding Balance December 31, 2020Facility TypeMaturityInterest RateOutstanding Balance June 30, 2021Outstanding Balance December 31, 2020
Unsecured Senior Notes (1)Unsecured Senior Notes (1)1/15/20285.250 %1,010,000 1,010,000 Unsecured Senior Notes (1)1/15/20285.250 %$1,010,000 $1,010,000 
Unsecured Senior Notes (2)Unsecured Senior Notes (2)3/1/20293.625 %750,000 750,000 Unsecured Senior Notes (2)3/1/20293.625 %750,000 750,000 
Unsecured Senior Notes (3)Unsecured Senior Notes (3)3/1/20313.875 %1,250,000 1,250,000 Unsecured Senior Notes (3)3/1/20313.875 %1,250,000 1,250,000 
Total Senior NotesTotal Senior Notes$3,010,000 $3,010,000 Total Senior Notes$3,010,000 $3,010,000 
Weighted Average Interest RateWeighted Average Interest Rate4.27 %4.27 %Weighted Average Interest Rate4.27 %4.27 %

(1)    The 2028 Senior Notes are unsecured obligation notes with no asset required to pledge for this borrowing. Unamortized debt issuance costs and discounts are presented net against the Senior Notes reducing the $1,010,000
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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(In Thousands, Except Shares and Per Share Amounts)
carrying amount on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets by $7,901$7,604 and $6,572$6,326 as of March 31,June 30, 2021, respectively, and $8,197 and $6,817, as of December 31, 2020, respectively.

(2)    The 2029 Senior Notes are unsecured obligation notes with no asset required to pledge for this borrowing. Unamortized debt issuance costs and discounts are presented net against the Senior Notes reducing the $750,000 carrying amount on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets by $7,803$7,552 and $8,053 as of March 31,June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively.

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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(In Thousands, Except Shares and Per Share Amounts)
(3)    The 2031 Senior Notes are unsecured obligation notes with no asset required to pledge for this borrowing. Unamortized debt issuance costs and discounts are presented net against the Senior Notes reducing the $1,250,000 carrying amount on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets by $13,548$13,210 and $13,887 as of March 31,June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively.

Refer to Note 2, Fair Value Measurements for information pertaining to the fair value of the Company’s debt as of March 31,June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020.

6. Transactions with Related Parties

The Company has entered into various transactions and agreements with RHI, its subsidiaries, certain other affiliates and related parties (collectively, “Related Parties”). These transactions include providing financing and services as well as obtaining financing and services from these Related Parties.

Financing Arrangements

On June 9, 2017, Rocket Mortgage and RHI entered into a $300,000 uncommitted and unsecured line of credit (“RHI Line of Credit”). On December 24, 2019 the Company amended the RHI Line of Credit and increased the borrowing capacity to $1,000,000, due on November 1, 2024. On July 24, 2020, the Company amended the RHI Line of Credit and increased the borrowing capacity to $2,000,000, due on July 27, 2025. Borrowings under the line of credit bear interest at a rate per annum of one month LIBOR plus 1.25%. The line of credit is uncommitted and RHI has sole discretion over advances. The RHI Line of Credit also contains negative covenants which restrict the ability of the Company to incur debt and create liens on certain assets. It also requires Rocket Mortgage to maintain a quarterly consolidated net income before taxes if adjusted tangible net worth meets certain requirements. As of March 31,June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, there were 0 outstanding amounts due to RHI pursuant to the RHI Line of Credit.

RHI and ATI are parties to a surplus debenture, effective as of December 28, 2015, and as further amended and restated on December 31, 2019 (the “RHI/ATI Debenture”), pursuant to which ATI is indebted to RHI for an aggregate principal amount of $21,500. The RHI/ATI Debenture matures on December 31, 2030. Interest under the RHI/ATI Debenture accrues at an annual rate of 8%. Principal and interest under the RHI/ATI Debenture are due and payable quarterly, in each case subject to ATI achieving a certain amount of surplus and payments of all interest before principal payments begin. Any unpaid amounts of principal and interest shall be due and payable upon the maturity of the RHI/ATI Debenture.

On July 31, 2020, Holdings and RHI entered into an agreement for an uncommitted, unsecured revolving line of credit ("RHI 2nd Line of Credit’’), which will provide for financing from RHI to the Company of up to $100,000. The line of credit will mature on July 31, 2025. Borrowings under the line of credit will bear interest at a rate per annum of one month LIBOR plus 1.25%. The negative covenants of the line of credit restrict the ability of the Company to incur debt and create liens on certain assets. The line of credit also contains customary events of default. As of March 31,June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 there were 0 amounts outstanding pursuant to the RHI 2nd line of credit.

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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(In Thousands, Except Shares and Per Share Amounts)
The amounts receivable from and payable to Related Parties consisted of the following as of:
March 31, 2021December 31, 2020June 30, 2021December 31, 2020
PrincipalInterest RatePrincipalInterest RatePrincipalInterest RatePrincipalInterest Rate
Included in Notes receivable and due from affiliates on the Condensed Consolidated Balance SheetsIncluded in Notes receivable and due from affiliates on the Condensed Consolidated Balance SheetsIncluded in Notes receivable and due from affiliates on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
Affiliated receivables and other notesAffiliated receivables and other notes$11,901  %$22,172  %Affiliated receivables and other notes$10,977  %$22,172  %
Notes receivable and due from affiliatesNotes receivable and due from affiliates$10,977 $22,172 
Included in Notes payable and due to affiliates on the Condensed Consolidated Balance SheetsIncluded in Notes payable and due to affiliates on the Condensed Consolidated Balance SheetsIncluded in Notes payable and due to affiliates on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
RHI/ATI DebentureRHI/ATI Debenture$21,500 8.00 %$21,500 8.00 %RHI/ATI Debenture$21,500 8.00 %$21,500 8.00 %
Affiliated payablesAffiliated payables52,269  %52,396 — %Affiliated payables55,369  %52,396 — %
Notes payable and due to affiliatesNotes payable and due to affiliates$73,769 $73,896 Notes payable and due to affiliates$76,869 $73,896 

Services, Products and Other Transactions

We have entered into transactions and agreements to provide certain services to RHI, its subsidiaries and certain other affiliates of our majority shareholder. We recognized revenue of $3,729$3,369 and $3,100$2,594 for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively and $7,098 and $5,694 for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 respectively, for the performance of these services, which was included in Other income. Related Party receivables were $11,901 and $22,172 as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively. We have also entered into transactions and agreements to purchase certain services, products and other transactions from certain subsidiaries of RHI and affiliates of our majority shareholder. We incurred expenses of $16,257$33,791 and $10,872$78,928 for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively and $61,311 and $89,800 for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 respectively, for these products, services and other transactions, which are included in General and administrative expenses. We also incurred expenses of $5,672$5,646 and $5,011$5,119 for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively and $11,317 and $10,130 for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively, for parking spaces we rent from related parties, or an agent of the related party, which are included in General and administrative expenses. Related party payables, which is recorded in Notes payable and due to affiliates, were $52,269 and $52,396 as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively.

The Company has also entered into a Tax Receivable Agreement with RHI and Dan Gilbert, our founder and Chairman (our "Chairman") as described further in Note 8, Income Taxes. The Company has also guaranteed the debt of a related party as described further in Note 10, Commitments, Contingencies, and Guarantees.

Cleveland Cavaliers Naming Rights ContractPromotional Sponsorships

The Company incurred marketing and advertising costs related to the naming rights for Rocket Mortgage Field House Naming Rights Contract and other promotional sponsorships, which are related parties. For the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, the CompanyThe company incurred expenses of $2,335 and $2,323,$2,322 for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively and $4,670 and $4,645 for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively, related to these arrangements.

Lease Transactions with Related Parties

The Company is a party to lease agreements for certain offices, including our headquarters in Detroit, with various affiliates of Bedrock Management Services LLC (“Bedrock”), a related party, and other related parties of the Company. ForThe company incurred expenses of $17,182 and $17,755 for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2021 and 2020, we incurred expenses totaling $17,629respectively and $16,397,$34,811 and $34,152 for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively, forrelated to these properties.




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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(In Thousands, Except Shares and Per Share Amounts)
7. Other Assets
Other assets consist of the following:
March 31, 2021December 31, 2020June 30, 2021December 31, 2020
Mortgage production related receivablesMortgage production related receivables$303,246 $307,282 Mortgage production related receivables$370,690 $307,282 
Disbursement funds advances128,468 80,877 
Disbursement funds advancedDisbursement funds advanced166,842 80,877 
Prepaid expensesPrepaid expenses86,614 98,529 Prepaid expenses123,815 98,529 
Goodwill and other intangible assetsGoodwill and other intangible assets46,498 47,230 Goodwill and other intangible assets45,855 47,230 
Non-production-related receivablesNon-production-related receivables38,259 76,595 Non-production-related receivables45,455 76,595 
Ginnie Mae buyoutsGinnie Mae buyouts32,124 40,681 Ginnie Mae buyouts28,124 40,681 
Margin call receivable from counterpartyMargin call receivable from counterparty12,059 247,604 
Other real estate ownedOther real estate owned1,184 1,131 Other real estate owned627 1,131 
Margin call receivable from counterparty0 247,604 
OtherOther66,984 41,548 Other83,115 41,548 
Total Other assetsTotal Other assets$703,377 $941,477 Total Other assets$876,582 $941,477 

8. Income Taxes

The Company has income tax expense of $65,832$24,047 and $21,448 on income before income taxes and non-controlling interest of $2,843,170$1,060,697 and $3,485,530 for the three months ended March 31, 2021.June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively. The Company has income tax expense of $1,232$89,879 and $22,680 on income before income taxes and non-controlling interest of $100,279$3,903,867 and $3,585,809 for the threesix months ended March 31, 2020.June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

The Company’s income tax expense varies from the expense that would be expected based on statutory rates due principally to its organizational structure. Prior to the IPO in 2020, the Company was owned by RHI which has elected S corporation status. When owned by RHI, Quicken Loans, Amrock and several other wholly owned corporations had elected to be treated as qualified subchapter S subsidiaries. The shareholders of RHI, as shareholders of an S corporation, are responsible for the federal income tax liabilities. A provision for state income taxes is required for certain jurisdictions that tax S corporations and their qualified Subchapter S subsidiaries and for states where the Company is taxed as a C Corporation.

During 2020, in a series of transactions occurring along with the IPO, subsidiaries of the Company were contributed to Holdings by RHI. Several of these subsidiaries, such as Quicken Loans, Amrock and other subsidiaries, are no longer qualified Subchapter S corporations and are single member LLC entities owned by Holdings. As single member LLCs of Holdings, all taxable income or loss generated by these subsidiaries will pass through and be included in the income or loss of Holdings. Other contributed subsidiaries of Holdings, such as Amrock Title Insurance Co., LMB Mortgage Services and others, are treated as C Corporations and will separately file and pay taxes apart from Holdings in various jurisdictions including U.S. federal, state, local and Canada.

As part of the IPO, Rocket Companies acquired a portion of the units of Holdings, which is treated as a partnership for U.S. federal tax purposes and in most applicable jurisdictions for state and local income tax purposes. The remaining portion of Holdings is owned by RHI and our Chairman ("LLC Members"). As a partnership, Holdings is not subject to U.S. federal and certain state and local income taxes. Any taxable income or loss generated by Holdings after Rocket Companies acquisition of its portion of Holdings is passed through and included in the taxable income or loss of its members, including Rocket Companies, in accordance with the terms of the operating agreement of Holdings (the "Holdings Operating Agreement"). Rocket Companies is a C Corporation and is subject to U.S. federal, state, and local income taxes with respect to its allocable share of any taxable income of Holdings.

Tax Receivable Agreement

The Company expects to obtain an increase in its share of the tax basis in the net assets of Holdings when Holdings Units are redeemed from or exchanged by the LLC Members. The Company intends to treat any redemptions and exchanges of Holdings Units as direct purchases of Holdings Units for U.S. federal income tax purposes. These increases in tax basis may reduce the amounts that the Company would otherwise pay in the future to various tax authorities. They may also decrease gains (or increase losses) on future dispositions of certain capital assets to the extent tax basis is allocated to those capital assets.
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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(In Thousands, Except Shares and Per Share Amounts)

In connection with the IPO, the Company entered into the Tax Receivable Agreement with the LLC Members. The Tax Receivable Agreement provides for the payment by Rocket Companies of 90% of the amount of any cash tax benefits that Rocket Companies actually realizes, or in some cases is deemed to realize, as a result of (i) certain increases in Rocket Companies allocable share of the tax basis in Holdings’ assets resulting from (a) the purchases of Holdings Units (along with the corresponding shares of our Class D common stock or Class C common stock) from the LLC Members (or their transferees of Holdings Units or other assignees) using the net proceeds from our initial public offering or in any future offering, (b) exchanges by the LLC Members (or their transferees of Holdings Units or other assignees) of Holdings Units (along with the corresponding shares of our Class D common stock or Class C common stock) for cash or shares of our Class B common stock or Class A common stock, as applicable, or (c) payments under the Tax Receivable Agreement; (ii) tax benefits related to imputed interest deemed arising as a result of payments made under the Tax Receivable Agreement and (iii) disproportionate allocations (if any) of tax benefits to Holdings as a result of section 704(c) of the Code that relate to the reorganization transactions. The Company expects to benefit from the remaining 10% of any cash savings, if any, that it realizes.

Effective on March 31, 2021, the Company and RHI exchanged 20,200,000 shares of Class A common stock for the equivalent number of Paired Interests (in this instance, Holdings Units together with a corresponding number of shares of Class D common stock) which resulted in an increase in the tax basis of assets of Holdings and would be subject to the provisions of the Tax Receivable Agreement. The Company recorded an increase in its deferred tax asset on investment in partnership of $123,587, an increase in the valuation allowance of $3,146, and an increase in the Tax receivable agreement liability of $119,456 with the net offsetting amount of $985 recorded to Additional Paid-in Capital in the Increase in controlling interest of investment, net of income taxes and Tax receivable agreement liability in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity.

During the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company acquired an aggregate of 115,000,000 Holdings Units valued at $2,070,000 in connection with the exchange of those Holdings Units by the LLC Members, which resulted in an increase in the tax basis of the assets of Holdings and would be subject to the provisions of the Tax Receivable Agreement.

The amounts payable under the Tax Receivable Agreement will vary depending upon a number of factors, including the amount, character, and timing of the taxable income of Rocket Companies in the future. Any such changes in these factors or changes in the Company’s determination of the need for a valuation allowance related to the tax benefits acquired under the Tax Receivable Agreement could adjust the Tax receivable agreement liability recognized and recorded within earnings in future periods.

Tax Distributions

The holders of Holdings’ Units, including Rocket Companies Inc., incur U.S. federal, state and local income taxes on their share of any taxable income of Holdings. The Holdings Operating Agreement provides for pro rata cash distributions (“tax distributions”) to the holders of the Holdings Units in an amount generally calculated to provide each holder of Holdings Units with sufficient cash to cover its tax liability in respect of the Holdings Units. In general, these tax distributions are computed based on Holdings’ estimated taxable income, multiplied by an assumed tax rate as set forth in the Holdings Operating Agreement.

For the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2021, Holdings paid tax distributions totaling $200,150$1,206,549 and $1,406,699, respectively, to holders of Holdings Units other than Rocket Companies, and tax distributions of $861,299 were made subsequent to March 31, 2021.Companies.
9. Derivative Financial Instruments
The Company enters into interest rate lock commitments ("IRLCs"), forward commitments to sell mortgage loans and forward commitments to purchase loans, which are considered derivative financial instruments. These items are accounted for as free-standing derivatives and are included in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value. The Company treats all of its derivative instruments as economic hedges; therefore, none of its derivative instruments qualify for designation as accounting hedges. Changes in the fair value of the IRLCs and forward commitments to sell mortgage loans are recorded in current period earnings and are included in gain on sale of loans, net in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income. Forward commitments to purchase mortgage loans are recognized in current period earnings and are included in gain on sale of loans, net in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income.
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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(In Thousands, Except Shares and Per Share Amounts)
The Company enters into IRLCs to fund residential mortgage loans with its potential borrowers. These commitments are binding agreements to lend funds to these potential borrowers at specified interest rates within specified periods of time.

The fair value of IRLCs is derived from the fair value of similar mortgage loans or bonds, which is based on observable market data. Changes to the fair value of IRLCs are recognized based on changes in interest rates, changes in the probability that the commitment will be exercised, and the passage of time. The expected net future cash flows related to the associated servicing of the loan are included in the fair value measurement of rate locks.

IRLCs and uncommitted mortgage loans held for sale expose the Company to the risk that the value of the mortgage loans held and mortgage loans underlying the commitments may decline due to increases in mortgage interest rates during the life of the commitments. To protect against this risk, the Company uses forward loan sale commitments to economically hedge the risk of potential changes in the value of the loans. These derivative instruments are recorded at fair value. The Company expects that the changes in fair value of these derivative financial instruments will either fully or partially offset the changes in fair value of the IRLCs and uncommitted mortgage loans held for sale. The changes in the fair value of these derivatives are recorded in gain on sale of loans, net.

MSRs assets (including the MSRs value associated with outstanding IRLCs) that the Company plans to sell expose the Company to the risk that the value of the MSRs asset may decline due to decreases in mortgage interest rates prior to the sale of these assets. To protect against this risk, the Company uses forward loan purchase commitments to economically hedge the risk of potential changes in the value of MSRs assets that have been identified for sale. These derivative instruments are recorded at fair value. The Company expects that the changes in fair value of these derivative financial instruments will either fully or partially offset the changes in fair value of the MSRs assets the Company intends to sell. The changes in fair value of these derivatives are recorded in the change in fair value of MSRs, net.

Forward commitments include To-Be-Announced ("TBA") mortgage-backed securities that have been aggregated at the counterparty level for presentation and disclosure purposes. Counterparty agreements contain a legal right to offset amounts due to and from the same counterparty under legally enforceable master netting agreements to settle with the same counterparty, on a net basis, as well as the right to obtain cash collateral. Forward commitments also include commitments to sell loans to counterparties and to purchase loans from counterparties at determined prices.

The Company uses forward commitments in hedging the interest rate risk exposure on its fixed and adjustable rate commitments. Utilization of forward commitments involves some degree of basis risk. Basis risk is defined as the risk that the hedged instrument’s price does not move in parallel with the increase or decrease in the market price of the hedged financial instrument. The Company calculates an expected hedge ratio to mitigate a portion of this risk. The Company’s derivative instruments are not designated as accounting hedging instruments, and therefore, changes in fair value are recorded in current period earnings. Hedging gains and losses are included in Gain on sale of loans, net in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income.

Net hedging gains and losses were as follows:
Three Months Ended March 31,
20212020
Hedging gains (losses) (1)$1,642,280 $(996,984)
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2021202020212020
Hedging (losses) gains (1)$(274,289)$(510,804)$1,367,991 $(1,507,788)

(1)    Includes the change in fair value related to derivatives economically hedging MSRs identified for sale.

Refer to Note 2, Fair Value Measurements, for additional information on the fair value of derivative financial instruments.
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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(In Thousands, Except Shares and Per Share Amounts)
Notional and Fair Value
The notional and fair values of derivative financial instruments not designated as hedging instruments were as follows:
Notional ValueDerivative AssetDerivative LiabilityNotional ValueDerivative AssetDerivative Liability
Balance at March 31, 2021:
Balance at June 30, 2021:Balance at June 30, 2021:
IRLCs, net of loan funding probability (1)IRLCs, net of loan funding probability (1)$31,909,968 $765,215 $0 IRLCs, net of loan funding probability (1)$31,406,858 $907,978 $0 
Forward commitments (2)Forward commitments (2)$42,203,886 $909,153 $54,412 Forward commitments (2)$45,016,925 $22,339 $91,731 
Balance at December 31, 2020:Balance at December 31, 2020:Balance at December 31, 2020:
IRLCs, net of loan funding probability (1)IRLCs, net of loan funding probability (1)$40,560,544 $1,897,194 $IRLCs, net of loan funding probability (1)$40,560,544 $1,897,194 $
Forward commitments (2)Forward commitments (2)$59,041,900 $20,584 $506,071 Forward commitments (2)$59,041,900 $20,584 $506,071 
(1)    IRLCs are also discussed in Note 10, Commitments, Contingencies, and Guarantees.

(2)    Includes the fair value and net notional value related to derivatives economically hedging MSRs identified for sale.

Counterparty agreements for forward commitments contain master netting agreements. The table below presents the gross amounts of recognized assets and liabilities subject to master netting agreements. The Company had 0$12,059 and $247,604 of cash pledged to counterparties related to these forward commitments at March 31,June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively, classified in Other assets in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of March 31,June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the Company had $659,339$14 and 0, respectively, of cash pledged from counterparties related to these forward commitments. Margins received by the Company are classified in Other liabilities in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Gross Amount of Recognized Assets or LiabilitiesGross Amounts Offset in the Condensed Consolidated Balance SheetsNet Amounts Presented in the Condensed Consolidated Balance SheetsGross Amount of Recognized Assets or LiabilitiesGross Amounts Offset in the Condensed Consolidated Balance SheetsNet Amounts Presented in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
Offsetting of Derivative AssetsOffsetting of Derivative AssetsOffsetting of Derivative Assets
Balance at March 31, 2021:
Balance at June 30, 2021:Balance at June 30, 2021:
Forward commitmentsForward commitments$1,359,887 $(450,734)$909,153 Forward commitments$37,364 $(15,025)$22,339 
Balance at December 31, 2020:Balance at December 31, 2020:Balance at December 31, 2020:
Forward commitmentsForward commitments$35,746 $(15,162)$20,584 Forward commitments$35,746 $(15,162)$20,584 
Offsetting of Derivative LiabilitiesOffsetting of Derivative LiabilitiesOffsetting of Derivative Liabilities
Balance at March 31, 2021:
Balance at June 30, 2021:Balance at June 30, 2021:
Forward commitmentsForward commitments$(81,311)$26,899 $(54,412)Forward commitments$(165,165)$73,434 $(91,731)
Balance at December 31, 2020:Balance at December 31, 2020:Balance at December 31, 2020:
Forward commitmentsForward commitments$(715,671)$209,600 $(506,071)Forward commitments$(715,671)$209,600 $(506,071)
Counterparty Credit Risk
Credit risk is defined as the possibility that a loss may occur from the failure of another party to perform in accordance with the terms of the contract, which exceeds the value of existing collateral, if any. The Company attempts to limit its credit risk by dealing with creditworthy counterparties and obtaining collateral where appropriate.

The Company is exposed to credit loss in the event of contractual nonperformance by its trading counterparties and counterparties to its various over-the-counter derivative financial instruments noted in the above Notional and Fair Value discussion. The Company manages this credit risk by selecting only counterparties that it believes to be financially strong, spreading the credit risk among many such counterparties, placing contractual limits on the amount of unsecured credit extended to any single counterparty, and entering into netting agreements with the counterparties as appropriate.
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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(In Thousands, Except Shares and Per Share Amounts)
Certain counterparties have master netting agreements. The master netting agreements contain a legal right to offset amounts due to and from the same counterparty. Derivative assets in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets represent derivative contracts in a gain position, net of loss positions with the same counterparty and, therefore, also represent the Company’s maximum counterparty credit risk. The Company incurred 0 credit losses due to nonperformance of any of its counterparties during the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2021 and 2020.
10. Commitments, Contingencies, and Guarantees
Interest Rate Lock Commitments
IRLCs are agreements to lend to a client as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. The Company evaluates each client’s creditworthiness on a case-by-case basis.
The number of days from the date of the IRLC to expiration of fixed and variable rate lock commitments outstanding at March 31,June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 was approximately 43 days on average.
The UPB of IRLCs was as follows:
March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Fixed RateVariable RateFixed RateVariable Rate
IRLCs$39,337,177 $2,306,869 $53,736,717 $1,065,936 

June 30, 2021December 31, 2020
Fixed RateVariable RateFixed RateVariable Rate
IRLCs$38,217,725 $2,539,252 $53,736,717 $1,065,936 
Commitments to Sell Mortgage Loans

In the ordinary course of business, the Company enters into contracts to sell existing mortgage loans held for sale into the secondary market at specified future dates. The amount of commitments to sell existing loans at March 31,June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 was $6,286,655$6,022,664 and $3,139,816, respectively.

Commitments to Sell Loans with Servicing Released
In the ordinary course of business, the Company enters into contracts to sell the MSRs of certain newly originated loans on a servicing released basis. In the event that a forward commitment is not filled and there has been an unfavorable market shift from the date of commitment to the date of settlement, the Company is contractually obligated to pay a pair-off fee on the undelivered balance. There were $819,380$2,218,101 and $280,502 in UPB of loans committed to be sold servicing released at March 31,June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively.
Investor Reserves
The following presents the activity in the investor reserves:
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
202120202021202020212020
Balance at beginning of periodBalance at beginning of period$87,191 $54,387 Balance at beginning of period$93,937 $55,667 $87,191 $54,387 
Provision for investor reserves5,347 1,577 
(Benefit from) provision for investor reserves(Benefit from) provision for investor reserves(19,316)7,786 (13,969)9,363 
Premium recapture and indemnification losses paidPremium recapture and indemnification losses paid1,399 (297)Premium recapture and indemnification losses paid(419)(441)980 (738)
Balance at end of periodBalance at end of period$93,937 $55,667 Balance at end of period$74,202 $63,012 $74,202 $63,012 

The maximum exposure under the Company’s representations and warranties would be the outstanding principal balance and any premium received on all loans ever sold by the Company, less (i) loans that have already been paid in full by the mortgagee, (ii) loans that have defaulted without a breach of representations and warranties, (iii) loans that have been indemnified via settlement or make-whole, or (iv) loans that have been repurchased. Additionally, the Company may receive relief of certain representation and warranty obligations on loans sold to Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac on or after January 1, 2013 if Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac satisfactorily concludes a quality control loan file review or if the borrower meets certain acceptable payment history requirements within 12 or 36 months after the loan is sold to Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac.

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(In Thousands, Except Shares and Per Share Amounts)
Property Taxes, Insurance, and Principal and Interest Payable
As a service to its clients, the Company administers escrow deposits representing undisbursed amounts received for payment of property taxes, insurance and principal, and interest on mortgage loans held for sale. Cash held by the Company for property taxes and insurance was $4,097,902$4,768,373 and $3,551,400, and for principal and interest was $11,791,564$8,789,110 and $13,065,549 at March 31,June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively. These amounts are not considered assets of the Company and, therefore, are excluded from the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company remains contingently liable for the disposition of these deposits.
Guarantees
As of March 31,June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the Company guaranteed the debt of a related party totaling $15,000, consisting of 3 separate guarantees of $5,000 each. As of March 31,June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the Company did not record a liability on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets for these guarantees because it was not probable that the Company would be required to make payments under these guarantees.
Trademark License
The Company has a perpetual trademark license agreement with a third-party entity. This agreement requires annual payments by the Company based upon the income from the sale of loans generated under the Quicken Loans brand. Total licensing fees incurred and paid were $6250 and $1,875 for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2021 and 2020 respectively, and $625 and $3,750 for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively, which is classified in other expenses in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income. The Company has entered into an agreement with Intuit that, among other things, gives the Company full ownership of the “Quicken Loans” brand in 2022 in exchange for certain agreements, subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions. We have fulfilled our payment obligations pertaining to the licensing agreement with Intuit in 2021 and no further expenses are expected.
Tax Receivable Agreement

As indicated in Note 8, Income Taxes, the Company is party to a Tax Receivable Agreement.

Legal
Rocket Companies,Companies' subsidiaries, among other things, engagesengage in mortgage lending, title and settlement services, and other financial technology services. Rocket Companies and its subsidiaries operate in highly regulated industries and are routinely subject to various legal and administrative proceedings concerning matters that arise in the normal and ordinary course of business, including inquiries, complaints, subpoenas, audits, examinations, investigations and potential enforcement actions from regulatory agencies and state attorney generals; state and federal lawsuits and putative class actions; and other litigation. Periodically, we assess our potential liabilities and contingencies in connection with outstanding legal and administrative proceedings utilizing the latest information available. While it is not possible to predict the outcome of any of these matters, based on our assessment of the facts and circumstances, we do not believe any of these matters, individually or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows. However, actual outcomes may differ from those expected and could have a material effect on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows in a future period. Rocket Companies accrues for losses when they are probable to occur and such losses are reasonably estimable. Legal costs are expensed as they are incurred.
As of March 31,June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, we recorded reserves related to potential damages in connection with any legal proceedings of $15,000 and 0, respectively. The ultimate outcome of these or other actions or proceedings, including any monetary awards against us, is uncertain and there can be no assurance as to the amount of any such potential awards. Rocket Companies will incur defense costs and other expenses in connection with the lawsuits. Plus, if a judgment for money that exceeds specified thresholds is rendered against us and we fail to timely pay, discharge, bond or obtain a stay of execution of such judgment, it is possible that we could be deemed in default of loan funding facilities and other agreements governing indebtedness. If the final resolution of any such litigation is unfavorable in one or more of these actions, it could have a material adverse effect on our business, liquidity, financial condition, cash flows and results of operations.

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(In Thousands, Except Shares and Per Share Amounts)
11. Minimum Net Worth Requirements

Certain secondary market investors and state regulators require the Company to maintain minimum net worth and capital requirements. To the extent that these requirements are not met, secondary market investors and/or the state regulators may utilize a range of remedies including sanctions, and/or suspension or termination of selling and servicing agreements, which may prohibit the Company from originating, securitizing or servicing these specific types of mortgage loans.

Rocket Mortgage is subject to the following minimum net worth, minimum capital ratio and minimum 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. Furthermore, refer to Note 5, Borrowings for additional information regarding compliance with all covenant requirements.

Minimum Net Worth

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

•    Base of $2,500 plus 25 basis points of outstanding UPB for total loans serviced.

•    Adjusted/Tangible Net Worth is defined as total equity less goodwill, intangible assets, affiliate receivables and certain pledged assets.

The minimum net worth requirement for Ginnie Mae is defined as follows:

•    Base of $2,500 plus 35 basis points of the Ginnie Mae total single-family effective outstanding obligations.

•    Adjusted/Tangible Net Worth is defined as total equity less goodwill, intangible assets, affiliate receivables and certain pledged assets. Effective for fiscal year 2020, under the Ginnie Mae MBS Guide, the issuers will no longer be permitted to include deferred tax assets when computing the minimum net worth requirements.

Minimum Capital Ratio

•    For Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and Ginnie Mae, the Company is also required to hold a ratio of Adjusted/Tangible Net Worth to Total Assets 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 servicing.

•    Incremental 200 basis points of total nonperforming Agency, measured as 90+ delinquencies, servicing in excess of 6% of the total Agency servicing UPB.

•    Allowable assets for liquidity may include cash and cash equivalents (unrestricted) and available for sale or held for trading investment grade securities (e.g., Agency MBS, Obligations of GSEs, US Treasury Obligations).

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

•    Maintain liquid assets equal to the greater of $1,000 or 10 basis points of our outstanding single-family MBS.

The most restrictive of the minimum net worth and capital requirements require the Company to maintain a minimum adjusted net worth balance of $2,005,065$2,039,636 and $2,175,968 as of March 31,June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively. As of March 31,June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the Company was in compliance with this requirement.

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(In Thousands, Except Shares and Per Share Amounts)

12. Segments

The Company’s Chief Executive Officer, who has been identified as its Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”), has evaluated how the Company views and measures its performance. ASC 280, Segment Reporting establishes the standards for reporting information about segments in financial statements. In applying the criteria set forth in that guidance, the Company has determined that it has 2 reportable segments—Direct to Consumer and Partner Network. The key factors used to identify these reportable segments are the organization and alignment of the Company’s internal operations and the nature of its marketing channels, which drive client acquisition into the mortgage platform. This determination reflects how its CODM monitors performance, allocates capital and makes strategic and operational decisions. The Company’s segments are described as follows:

Direct to Consumer

In the Direct to Consumer segment, clients have the ability to interact with Rocket Mortgage online and/or with the Company’s mortgage bankers. The Company markets to potential clients in this segment through various brand campaigns and performance marketing channels. The Direct to Consumer segment derives revenue from originating, closing, selling and servicing predominantly agency-conforming loans, which are pooled and sold to the secondary market. The segment also includes title insurance, appraisals and settlement services complementing the Company’s end-to-end mortgage origination experience. Servicing activities are fully allocated to the Direct to Consumer segment and are viewed as an extension of the client experience. Servicing enables Rocket Mortgage to establish and maintain long term relationships with our clients, through multiple touchpoints at regular engagement intervals.

Revenues in the Direct to Consumer segment are generated primarily from the gain on sale of loans, which includes loan origination fees, revenues from sales of loans into the secondary market, as well as the fair value of originated MSRs and hedging gains and losses. Loan servicing (loss) income, net consists of the contractual fees earned for servicing loans and other ancillary servicing fees, as well as changes in the fair value of MSRs due to changes in valuation assumptions and realization of cash flows.

Partner Network

The Rocket Professional platform supports our Partner Network segment, where we leverage our superior client service and widely recognized brand to grow marketing and influencer relationships, and our mortgage broker partnerships through Rocket Pro TPO. Our marketing partnerships consist of well-known consumer-focused companies that find value in our award-winning client experience and want to offer their clients mortgage solutions with our trusted, widely recognized brand. These organizations connect their clients directly to us through marketing channels and a referral process. Our influencer partnerships are typically with companies that employ licensed mortgage professionals that find value in our client experience, technology and efficient mortgage process, where mortgages may not be their primary offering. We also enable clients to start the mortgage process through the Rocket platform in the way that works best for them, including through a local mortgage broker.

Revenues in the Partner Network segment are generated primarily from the gain on sale of loans, which includes loan origination fees, revenues from sales of loans into the secondary market, as well as the fair value of originated MSRs and hedging gains and losses. Additionally, there are no performance marketing costs associated with this segment.

Other Information About Our Segments

The Company measures the performance of the segments primarily on a contribution margin basis. The accounting policies applied by our segments are the same as those described in Note 1, Business, Basis of Presentation and Accounting Policies and the decrease in MSRs due to valuation assumptions is consistent with the changes described in Note 3, Mortgage Servicing Rights. Directly attributable expenses include Salaries, commissions and team member benefits, General and administrative expenses and Other expenses, such as servicing costs and origination costs.

The Company does not allocate assets to its reportable segments as they are not included in the review performed by the CODM for purposes of assessing segment performance and allocating resources. The balance sheet is managed on a consolidated basis and is not used in the context of segment reporting.

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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(In Thousands, Except Shares and Per Share Amounts)
The Company also reports an “all other” category that includes operations from Rocket Homes, Rock Connections, Core Digital Media, Rocket Loans, and includes professional service fee revenues from related parties. These operations are neither significant individually nor in aggregate and therefore do not constitute a reportable segment.

Key operating data for our business segments for the three and six months ended:
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2021
Direct to ConsumerPartner NetworkSegments TotalAll OtherTotal
Revenues
Gain on sale$2,863,600 $684,428$3,548,028 $4,414 $3,552,442 
Interest income58,668 36,06194,729 516 95,245 
Interest expense on funding facilities(42,006)(25,818)(67,824)(20)(67,844)
Servicing fee income291,652 0 291,652 709 292,361 
Changes in fair value of MSRs245,921 0 245,921 0 245,921 
Other income304,912 27,778332,690 133,422 466,112 
Total U.S. GAAP Revenue, net3,722,747 722,449 4,445,196 139,041 4,584,237 
Less: Increase in MSRs due to valuation assumptions(544,450)0(544,450)0 (544,450)
Adjusted revenue3,178,297 722,449 3,900,746 139,041 4,039,787 
Directly attributable expenses1,018,495179,7771,198,272 65,067 1,263,339 
Contribution margin$2,159,802 $542,672 $2,702,474 $73,974 $2,776,448 

Three Months Ended
March 31, 2020
Direct to ConsumerPartner NetworkSegments TotalAll OtherTotal
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2021
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2021
Direct to
 Consumer
Partner
 Network
Segments
 Total
All OtherTotal
RevenuesRevenuesRevenues
Gain on saleGain on sale$1,610,832 $203,447 $1,814,279 $7,830 $1,822,109 Gain on sale$2,050,639 $287,651$2,338,290 $3,199 $2,341,489 
Interest incomeInterest income47,311 25,571 72,882 1,160 74,042 Interest income52,489 33,22285,711 934 86,645 
Interest expense on funding facilitiesInterest expense on funding facilities(25,385)(13,720)(39,105)(354)(39,459)Interest expense on funding facilities(39,409)(24,943)(64,352)(26)(64,378)
Servicing fee incomeServicing fee income255,990 255,990 1,103 257,093 Servicing fee income342,687 0 342,687 662 343,349 
Changes in fair value of MSRsChanges in fair value of MSRs(991,252)(991,252)(991,252)Changes in fair value of MSRs(414,745)0 (414,745)0 (414,745)
Other incomeOther income145,023 19,609 164,632 79,144 243,776 Other income229,860 23,228253,088 123,300 376,388 
Total U.S. GAAP Revenue, netTotal U.S. GAAP Revenue, net1,042,519 234,907 1,277,426 88,883 1,366,309 Total U.S. GAAP Revenue, net2,221,521 319,158 2,540,679 128,069 2,668,748 
Plus: Decrease in MSRs due to valuation assumptionsPlus: Decrease in MSRs due to valuation assumptions743,327 743,327 743,327 Plus: Decrease in MSRs due to valuation assumptions121,312 0121,312 0 121,312 
Adjusted revenueAdjusted revenue1,785,846 234,907 2,020,753 88,883 2,109,636 Adjusted revenue2,342,833 319,158 2,661,991 128,069 2,790,060 
Directly attributable expensesDirectly attributable expenses780,620 91,944 872,564 45,499 918,063 Directly attributable expenses907,963176,0651,084,028 58,155 1,142,183 
Contribution marginContribution margin$1,005,226 $142,963 $1,148,189 $43,384 $1,191,573 Contribution margin$1,434,870 $143,093 $1,577,963 $69,914 $1,647,877 

Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
Direct to ConsumerPartner NetworkSegments TotalAll OtherTotal
Revenues
Gain on sale$4,914,239 $972,080$5,886,319 $7,612 $5,893,931 
Interest income111,157 69,283180,440 1,450 181,890 
Interest expense on funding facilities(81,414)(50,762)(132,176)(46)(132,222)
Servicing fee income634,339 0 634,339 1,371 635,710 
Changes in fair value of MSRs(168,824)0 (168,824)0 (168,824)
Other income534,772 51,005585,777 256,723 842,500 
Total U.S. GAAP Revenue, net5,944,269 1,041,606 6,985,875 267,110 7,252,985 
Less: Increase in MSRs due to valuation assumptions(423,138)0(423,138)0 (423,138)
Adjusted revenue5,521,131 1,041,606 6,562,737 267,110 6,829,847 
Directly attributable expenses1,926,460355,8422,282,302 128,911 2,411,213 
Contribution margin$3,594,671 $685,764 $4,280,435 $138,199 $4,418,634 
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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(In Thousands, Except Shares and Per Share Amounts)
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2020
Direct to ConsumerPartner NetworkSegments TotalAll OtherTotal
Revenues
Gain on sale$4,020,492 $734,662$4,755,154 $(1,570)$4,753,584 
Interest income51,012 26,37677,388 651 78,039 
Interest expense on funding facilities(35,397)(18,302)(53,699)(58)(53,757)
Servicing fee income248,873 248,873 969 249,842 
Changes in fair value of MSRs(552,844)(552,844)(552,844)
Other income206,538 39,859246,397 314,552 560,949 
Total U.S. GAAP Revenue, net3,938,674 782,595 4,721,269 314,544 5,035,813 
Plus: Decrease in MSRs due to valuation assumptions274,377 0274,377 274,377 
Adjusted revenue4,213,051 782,595 4,995,646 314,544 5,310,190 
Directly attributable expenses948,900139,1401,088,040 123,494 1,211,534 
Contribution margin$3,264,151 $643,455 $3,907,606 $191,050 $4,098,656 

Six Months Ended
June 30, 2020
Direct to ConsumerPartner NetworkSegments TotalAll OtherTotal
Revenues
Gain on sale$5,631,324 $938,109 $6,569,433 $6,260 $6,575,693 
Interest income98,322 51,947 150,269 1,812 152,081 
Interest expense on funding facilities(60,782)(32,023)(92,805)(411)(93,216)
Servicing fee income504,863 504,863 2,072 506,935 
Changes in fair value of MSRs(1,544,096)(1,544,096)(1,544,096)
Other income351,561 59,469 411,030 393,695 804,725 
Total U.S. GAAP Revenue, net4,981,192 1,017,502 5,998,694 403,428 6,402,122 
Plus: Decrease in MSRs due to valuation assumptions1,017,704 1,017,704 1,017,704 
Adjusted revenue5,998,896 1,017,502 7,016,398 403,428 7,419,826 
Directly attributable expenses1,729,520 231,084 1,960,604 168,994 2,129,598 
Contribution margin$4,269,376 $786,418 $5,055,794 $234,434 $5,290,228 

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(In Thousands, Except Shares and Per Share Amounts)
The following table represents a reconciliation of segment contribution margin to consolidated U.S. GAAP income before taxes for the three and six months ended:
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
202120202021202020212020
Contribution margin, excluding change in MSRs due to valuation assumptionsContribution margin, excluding change in MSRs due to valuation assumptions$2,776,448 $1,191,573 Contribution margin, excluding change in MSRs due to valuation assumptions$1,647,877 $4,098,656 $4,418,634 $5,290,228 
(Decrease) increase in MSRs due to valuation assumptions(Decrease) increase in MSRs due to valuation assumptions544,450 (743,327)(Decrease) increase in MSRs due to valuation assumptions(121,312)(274,377)423,138 (1,017,704)
Contribution margin, including change in MSRs due to valuation assumptionsContribution margin, including change in MSRs due to valuation assumptions3,320,898 448,246 Contribution margin, including change in MSRs due to valuation assumptions1,526,565 3,824,279 4,841,772 4,272,524 
Less expenses not allocated to segments:
Less expenses not allocated to segments:
Less expenses not allocated to segments:
Salaries, commissions and team member benefitsSalaries, commissions and team member benefits230,094 198,850 Salaries, commissions and team member benefits232,674 205,100 457,011 403,950 
General and administrative expensesGeneral and administrative expenses194,494 94,597 General and administrative expenses176,125 90,231 370,685 184,827 
Depreciation and amortizationDepreciation and amortization15,304 16,115 Depreciation and amortization20,589 16,189 35,893 32,304 
Interest and amortization expense on non-funding debtInterest and amortization expense on non-funding debt35,571 33,107 Interest and amortization expense on non-funding debt35,038 33,168 70,609 66,275 
Other expensesOther expenses2,265 5,298 Other expenses1,442 (5,939)3,707 (641)
Income before income taxesIncome before income taxes$2,843,170 $100,279 Income before income taxes$1,060,697 $3,485,530 $3,903,867 $3,585,809 

13. Variable Interest Entities

Rocket Companies, Inc. is the sole managing member of Holdings with 100% of the management and voting power in Holdings. In its capacity as managing member, Rocket Companies, Inc. has the sole authority to make decisions on behalf of Holdings and bind Holdings to signed agreements. Further, Holdings maintains separate capital accounts for its investors as a mechanism for tracking earnings and subsequent distribution rights. Accordingly, management concluded that Holdings is a limited partnership or similar legal entity as contemplated in ASC 810, Consolidation.

Furthermore, management concluded that Rocket Companies, Inc. is Holdings’ primary beneficiary. As the primary beneficiary, Rocket Companies, Inc. consolidates the results and operations of Holdings for financial reporting purposes under the variable interest consolidation model guidance in ASC 810.

Rocket Companies, Inc.'s relationship with Holdings results in no recourse to the general credit of Rocket Companies, Inc. Holdings and its consolidated subsidiaries represents Rocket Companies, Inc.'s sole investment. Rocket Companies, Inc. shares in the income and losses of Holdings in direct proportion to Rocket Companies, Inc.'s ownership percentage. Further, Rocket Companies, Inc. has no contractual requirement to provide financial support to Holdings.

Rocket Companies, Inc.’s financial position, performance and cash flows effectively represent those of Holdings and its subsidiaries as of and for the period ended March 31,June 30, 2021. Prior to the reorganization and IPO, Rocket Companies, Inc. was not impacted by Holdings.

14. Non-controlling Interests

The non-controlling interest balance represents the economic interest in Holdings held by our Chairman and RHI. The following table summarizes the ownership of Holdings Units in Holdings as of March 31,June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020:

March 31, 2021December 31, 2020June 30, 2021December 31, 2020
Holdings UnitsOwnership PercentageHoldings UnitsOwnership PercentageHoldings UnitsOwnership PercentageHoldings UnitsOwnership Percentage
Rocket Companies, Inc.'s ownership of Holdings UnitsRocket Companies, Inc.'s ownership of Holdings Units135,574,865 6.83 %115,372,565 5.81 %Rocket Companies, Inc.'s ownership of Holdings Units135,978,914 6.85 %115,372,565 5.81 %
Holdings Units held by our ChairmanHoldings Units held by our Chairman1,101,822 0.06 %1,101,822 0.06 %Holdings Units held by our Chairman1,101,822 0.06 %1,101,822 0.06 %
Holdings Units held by RHIHoldings Units held by RHI1,847,777,661 93.11 %1,867,977,661 94.13 %Holdings Units held by RHI1,847,777,661 93.09 %1,867,977,661 94.13 %
Balance at end of periodBalance at end of period1,984,454,348 100.00 %1,984,452,048 100.00 %Balance at end of period1,984,858,397 100.00 %1,984,452,048 100.00 %

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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(In Thousands, Except Shares and Per Share Amounts)
The non-controlling interest holders have the right to exchange Holdings Units, together with a corresponding number of shares of our Class D common stock or Class C common stock (together referred to as “Paired Interests”), for, at our option, (i) shares of our Class B common stock or Class A common stock or (ii) cash from a substantially concurrent public offering or private sale (based on the price of our Class A common stock). As such, future exchanges of Paired Interests by non-controlling interest holders will result in a change in ownership and reduce or increase the amount recorded as non-controlling interest and increase or decrease additional paid-in-capital when Holdings has positive or negative net assets, respectively. As of March 31,June 30, 2021, our Chairman has not exchanged any Paired Interests. As of December 31, 2020, neither our Chairman or RHI had exchanged any Paired Interests.

Effective on March 31, 2021, the Company and RHI exchanged 20,200,000 shares of Class A common stock for the equivalent number of Paired Interests (in this instance, Holdings Units together with a corresponding number of shares of Class D common stock). This transaction resulted in an increase of Rocket Companies' controlling interest and a corresponding decrease of non-controlling interest of approximately 1%.

15. Share-based Compensation

The Company grants various types of share-based awards, both equity and cash awards, to various team members and directors of the Company and its affiliates. Included in share-based compensation expense for the Company are RKT and RHI denominated awards. Share-based compensation expense is included in Salaries, commissions and team member benefits on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income. In connection with the IPO, equity-based awards were issued under the Rocket Companies, Inc. 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan including restricted stock units and stock options to purchase shares of our Class A common stock at an exercise price equal to the price to the public in the initial public offering. Share-based compensation expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period based on the fair value of the award on the date of grant.

Team Member Stock Purchase Plan

The Team Member Stock Purchase Plan ("TMSPP") was initiated in December 2020, with the first offering period beginning in January 2021. Under the TMSPP, the Company is authorized to issue up to 10,526,316 shares of its common stock to qualifying team members. Eligible team members may direct the Company, during each three-month option period, to withhold up to 15% of their gross pay, the proceeds from which are used to purchase shares of common stock at a price equal to 85% of the closing market price on the exercise date. Under ASC 718, the TMSPP is a liability classified compensatory plan and the Company recognizes compensation expense over the offering period based on the fair value of the purchase discount. There were 0896,701 shares purchased for both the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2021 under the TMSPP.

Share-based Compensation Expense

A summary of share-based compensation expense recognized during the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2021 and March 31,June 30, 2020 related to RKT-denominated awards is as follows:
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
202120202021202020212020
RKT restricted stock unitsRKT restricted stock units$27,601 $RKT restricted stock units$26,963 $$54,564 $
RKT stock optionsRKT stock options10,035 RKT stock options9,863 19,898 
RKT Team Member Stock Purchase PlanRKT Team Member Stock Purchase Plan2,923 RKT Team Member Stock Purchase Plan2,361 5,285 
RKT denominated share-based compensation expenseRKT denominated share-based compensation expense$40,559 $RKT denominated share-based compensation expense$39,187 $$79,747 $










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(In Thousands, Except Shares and Per Share Amounts)
A summary of share-based compensation expense recognized during the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2021 and March 31,June 30, 2020 related to RHI-denominated awards is as follows:
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
202120202021202020212020
RHI restricted stock unitsRHI restricted stock units$1,372 $28,978 RHI restricted stock units$1,372 $31,206 $2,744 $60,183 
RHI stock optionsRHI stock options0 32 RHI stock options0 32 
RHI cash settled awardsRHI cash settled awards0 12,678 RHI cash settled awards0 13,743 26,421 
RHI denominated share-based compensation expenseRHI denominated share-based compensation expense$1,372 $41,688 RHI denominated share-based compensation expense$1,372 $44,949 $2,744 $86,636 

Including subsidiary share-based compensation plans, total share-based compensation expense for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2021 and 2020, was $41,983$41,036 and $41,737,$44,997, respectively and $83,020 and $86,733 for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

16. Earnings Per Share

The Company applies the two-class method for calculating and presenting earnings per share by separately presenting earnings per share for Class A common stock and Class B common stock. In applying the two-class method, the Company allocates undistributed earnings equally on a per share basis between Class A and Class B common stock. According to the Company’s certificate of incorporation, the holders of the Class A and Class B common stock are entitled to participate in earnings equally on a per-share basis, as if all shares of common stock were of a single class, and in such dividends as may be declared by the board of directors. Holders of the Class A and Class B common stock also have equal priority in liquidation. Shares of Class C and Class D common stock do not participate in earnings of Rocket Companies, Inc. As a result, the shares of Class C and Class D common stock are not considered participating securities and are not included in the weighted-average shares outstanding for purposes of earnings per share. Restricted stock units awarded as part of the Company’s compensation program are included in the weighted-average Class A shares outstanding in the calculation of basic EPSearnings per share ("EPS") once the units are fully vested.

Basic earnings per share of Class A common stock is computed by dividing Net income attributable to Rocket Companies by the weighted-average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share of Class A common stock is computed by dividing Net income attributable to Rocket Companies by the weighted-average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding adjusted to give effect to potentially dilutive securities. There was no0 Class B common stock outstanding as of March 31,June 30, 2021. See Note 14, Non-controlling Interests for a description of Paired Interests.

Prior to the IPO, Holdings membership structure included equity interests held by RHI. The Company analyzed the calculation of earnings per unit for periods prior to the IPO and determined that it resulted in values that would not be meaningful to the users of these condensed consolidated financial statements. Therefore, earnings per share information has not been presented for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2020.

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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(In Thousands, Except Shares and Per Share Amounts)

The following table sets for the calculation of the basic and diluted earnings per share for the period:
Three Months Ended March 31,
2021
Net income$2,777,338
Net income attributable to non-controlling interest(2,653,636)
Net income attributable to Rocket Companies123,702
Add: Reallocation of Net income attributable to vested, undelivered stock awards80
Net income attributable to common shareholders$123,782
Numerator:
Net income attributable to Class A common shareholders - basic$123,782
Add: Reallocation of net income attributable to dilutive impact of share-based compensation awards (1)6,349
Net income attributable to Class A common shareholders - diluted$130,131
Denominator:
Weighted average shares of Class A common stock outstanding - basic115,673,524
Add: Dilutive impact of share-based compensation awards (2)6,338,392
Weighted average shares of Class A common stock outstanding - diluted122,011,916
Earnings per share of Class A common stock outstanding - basic$1.07
Earnings per share of Class A common stock outstanding - diluted$1.07
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
20212021
Net income$1,036,650 $3,813,988 
Net income attributable to non-controlling interest(975,530)(3,629,166)
Net income attributable to Rocket Companies61,120 184,822 
Add: Reallocation of Net income attributable to vested, undelivered stock awards30 98 
Net income attributable to common shareholders$61,150 $184,920 
Numerator:
Net income attributable to Class A common shareholders - basic$61,150 $184,920 
Add: Reallocation of net income attributable to dilutive impact of pro-forma conversion of Class D shares to Class A shares (1)733,519 0 
Add: Reallocation of net income attributable to dilutive impact of share-based compensation awards (2)2,494 8,411 
Net income attributable to Class A common shareholders - diluted$797,163 $193,331 
Denominator:
Weighted average shares of Class A common stock outstanding - basic136,139,400125,961,094
Add: Dilutive impact of conversion of Class D shares to Class A shares1,848,879,4830
Add: Dilutive impact of share-based compensation awards (3)6,249,0896,139,009
Weighted average shares of Class A common stock outstanding - diluted1,991,267,972132,100,103
Earnings per share of Class A common stock outstanding - basic$0.45 $1.47 
Earnings per share of Class A common stock outstanding - diluted$0.40 $1.46 

(1) Net income calculated using the estimated annual effective tax rate of Rocket Companies, Inc.

(2) Reallocation of net income attributable to dilutive impact of share-based compensation awards for the three months ended June 30, 2021 comprised of $5,889$2,448 related to restricted stock units, $422$11 related to stock options and $38$35 related to TMSPP. Reallocation of net income attributable to dilutive impact of share-based compensation awards for the six months ended June 30, 2021 comprised of $8,286 related to restricted stock units, $20 related to stock options and $105 related to TMSPP.

(2)(3) Dilutive impact of share-based compensation awards for the three months ended June 30, 2021 comprised of 5,879,4916,134,281 related to restricted stock units, 421,26727,457 related to stock options and 37,63487,351 related to TMSPP. Dilutive impact of share-based compensation awards for the six months ended June 30, 2021 comprised of 6,048,507 related to restricted stock units, 14,285 related to stock options and 76,217 related to TMSPP.

For the period from January 1, 2021 to March 31,June 30, 2021, 1,868,855,0391,858,812,080 Holdings Units, each weighted for the portion of the period for which they were outstanding, together with a corresponding number of shares of our Class D common stock, were exchangeable, at our option, for shares of our Class A common stock. After evaluating the potential dilutive effect under the if-converted method, the outstanding Holdings Units for the assumed exchange of non-controlling interests were determined to be anti-dilutive and thus were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share.
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following management’s discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with, and is qualified in its entirety by reference to, our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and the related notes and other information included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (the “Form 10-Q”) and our audited consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K (the "Form 10-K") filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). This discussion and analysis contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties which could cause our actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, risks and uncertainties discussed under the heading “Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements,” and in Part II. Item 1A. “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in this Form 10-Q and in our Form 10-K.

Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements, which involve risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements are generally identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, including the terms “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “target,” “will,” “would” and, in each case, their negative or other various or comparable terminology. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this Form 10-Q, including statements regarding our strategy, future operations, future financial position, future revenue, projected costs, prospects, plans, objectives of management and expected market growth are forward-looking statements. As you read this Form 10-Q, you should understand that these statements are not guarantees of performance or results. They involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including those described under the heading “Risk Factors” in this Form 10-Q. Although we believe that these forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions, you should be aware that many factors, including those described under the heading “Risk Factors” in this Form 10-Q, could affect our actual financial results or results of operations and could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements.

Our forward-looking statements made herein are made only as of the date of this Form 10-Q. We expressly disclaim any intent, obligation or undertaking to update or revise any forward-looking statements made herein to reflect any change in our expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statements are based. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained in this Form 10-Q.

Executive Summary

We are a Detroit-based holding company consisting of tech-driven real estate, mortgage and eCommerce businesses. We are committed to providing an industry-leading client experience powered by our platform. In addition to Rocket Mortgage, the nation’s largest mortgage lender, we have expanded into complementary industries, such as real estate services, personal lending, and auto sales where we seek to deliver innovative client solutions leveraging our Rocket platform.

Quicken Loans, LLC, changed its name to “Rocket Mortgage, LLC.”, effective as of July 31, 2021, pursuant to the filing of a Certificate of Amendment to the Articles of Organization with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Corporations, Securities & Commercial Licensing Bureau.
Recent Developments
Business Update in Response to COVID-19 Impact

As of March 31,June 30, 2021, 70,25354,364 clients, or 3.0%2.3% of the total serviced portfolio, have entered into awere in forbearance planplans related to COVID-19. Since quarter end, we’ve seen positive developments in the number of clients entering into forbearance and as of April 30,July 31, 2021, the total number of clients in a forbearance planplans related to COVID-19 was 64,00049,859 or 2.8%2.1% of the portfolio.






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Three months ended March 31,June 30, 2021 summary

For the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2021, we originated $103.5$83.8 billion in residential mortgage loans, which was a $51.8an $11.4 billion,, or 100.2%15.8%, increase from the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2020. Our Net income was $2.8$1.0 billion for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2021, compared to Net income of $99.0 million$3.5 billion for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2020. We generated $2.4$1.3 billion of Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2021, which was an increasea decrease of $1.5$2.6 billion, or 161.1%66.7%, compared to $921.9 million$3.8 billion for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2020. For more information on Adjusted EBITDA, please see “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below.

The increasedecrease in Net income was primarily driven by an increasea decrease of $1.7$2.4 billion, or 95.0%50.7% in Gain on sale of loans, net which was driven primarily by the decrease in gain on sale margin, partially offset by an increase in origination volume in the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2021 noted above. Gain on sale margin in 2021 reflects a tighter spread between primary and secondary mortgage rates and an increase in mix of our Partner Network as a percentage of our total originations. The primary mortgage rate is the rate at which lenders originate loans with borrowers and the secondary mortgage rate is the rate at which lenders securitize those loans into mortgage backed securities. Loan servicing (loss) income, (loss), net increased $1.3 billion,$231.6 million, or 173.3%76.4%, which was primarily due to the increase in the change in fair value of MSRs. Other income also decreased $184.6 million, or 33%, due to a decrease in revenues generated from Rocket Loans loan recommendations through the economic injury disaster loans program offered by the Small Business Administration. During the period expenses increased $0.2$60.4 million, or 3.8%, which was associated with higher production levels in the three months ended June 30, 2021 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2020. The increase in production led to an increase in Marketing and advertising expenses of $104.5 million, or 51.7%, due to the Company's increased investment in brand marketing from new national campaigns with the reintroduction of many sporting and other live events that were cancelled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Also, in 2021 the Company’s performance marketing spend increased as compared to the prior period supporting our increase in loan origination volume.

As of June 30, 2021, our servicing portfolio, including loans subserviced for others, included approximately $507.2 billion of UPB and 2.4 million client loans. The portfolio primarily consists of high quality performing GSE and government (FHA and VA) loans. Our delinquent loans (defined as 60-plus days past-due) were 2.60% of our total portfolio. Excluding clients in COVID-19 related forbearance plans, our delinquent loans (defined as 60-plus days past-due) were 0.71% as of June 30, 2021. We monitor the MSR portfolio on a regular basis seeking to optimize our portfolio by evaluating the risk and return profile of the portfolio. As part of these efforts we sold the servicing on approximately 20,000 loans with $7.9 billion in UPB during the three months ended June 30, 2021. These sales were more than offset by new loans that were added to the MSR portfolio organically during the period.
Six months ended June 30, 2021 summary
For the six months ended June 30, 2021, we originated $187.3 billion in residential mortgage loans, which was a $63.3 billion, or 91.2%51.0%, increase from the six months ended June 30, 2020. Our Net income was $3.8 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2021, compared to Net income of $3.6 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2020. We generated $3.7 billion of Adjusted EBITDA for the six months ended June 30, 2021, which was a decrease of $1.1 billion, or 22.6%, compared to $4.8 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2020. For more information on Adjusted EBITDA, please see “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below.

The increase in Net income was primarily driven by an increase in Loan servicing (loss) income, net, which increased $1.5 billion. The change was primarily due to the increase in the change in fair value of MSRs. Other income also increased $37.8 million, or 4.7%, due primarily to revenue generated from Amrock's title insurance services, property valuation and settlement services. These increases wereGain on sale of loans, net decreased $681.8 million, or 10.4% which was driven primarily by the decrease in gain on sale margin, partially offset by increasedthe increase in origination volume in the six months ended June 30, 2021 noted above. There was an increase in expenses associated with higher production levels in the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2021 as compared to the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2020. The increase in production led to an increase in Salaries, commissions and team member benefits of $158.6$145.1 million, or 23.2%9.4%, primarily due to variable compensation and an increase in team members in production roles to support our continued growth. General and administrative expenses also increased by $97.3$71.0 million, or 50.2%14.7%, during the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2021 as compared to the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2020 driven primarily by higher loan processing expenses dueincreased technology spend to increasedsupport the increase in production. Other expenses increased by $178.4$172.3 million, or 128.8%52.0%, in the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2021 as compared to the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2020 driven by expenses incurred to support the higher level of title insurance services, property valuation and settlement services due to the increased origination volumes noted above. Other expenses also increased due to an increase in payoff interest expense that resulted from an increase in the volume of loans paid in full prior to their scheduled maturity from our servicing portfolio and due to expenses incurred in connection with the sale of MSRs in the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2021. When individual loans are paid off, we are required to remit interest for an entire month regardless of the date of payoff; however, clients are only responsible for interest accrued up to the date of payoff. The difference between the interest we are required to remit to investors and the interest we collect from the client as a result of an early payoff is referred to as “payoff interest”.

As of March 31, 2021, our servicing portfolio, including loans subserviced for others, included approximately $467.0 billion of UPB and 2.3 million client loans. The portfolio primarily consists of high quality performing GSE and government (FHA and VA) loans. As of March 31, 2021, we had 70,253 clients on forbearance plans, which represents approximately 3.0% of our total client serviced loans portfolio. Our delinquent loans (defined as 60-plus days past-due) were 3.21% of our total portfolio. Excluding clients in forbearance plans, our delinquent loans (defined as 60-plus days past-due) were 0.72% as of March 31, 2021. We monitor the MSR portfolio on a regular basis seeking to optimize our portfolio by evaluating the risk and return profile of the portfolio. As part of these efforts we sold the servicing on approximately 5,000 loans with $1.8 billion in UPB during the three months ended March 31, 2021. These sales were more than offset by new loans that were added to the MSR portfolio organically during the period.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

To provide investors with information in addition to our results as determined by GAAP, we disclose Adjusted Revenue, Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted Diluted EPS and Adjusted EBITDA as non-GAAP measures which management believes provide useful information to investors. These measures are not financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP and should not be considered as a substitute for revenue, net income, or any other operating performance measure calculated in accordance with GAAP, and may not be comparable to a similarly titled measure reported by other companies.

In first quarter of 2021, we revised our definition of Adjusted Net income and Adjusted EBITDA to exclude a litigation accrual that does not directly affect what we consider to be our core operating performance. Excluding this cost did not impact Adjusted Net income or Adjusted EBITDA for the comparative periods presented. From time to time in the future, we may exclude other items if we believe that doing so is consistent with the goal of providing useful information to investors.

We define “Adjusted Revenue” as total revenues net of the change in fair value of mortgage servicing rights (“MSRs”) due to valuation assumptions. We define “Adjusted Net Income” as tax-effected earnings before share-based compensation expense, the change in fair value of MSRs due to valuation assumptions, and a litigation accrual, and the tax effects of those adjustments. We define “Adjusted Diluted EPS” as Adjusted Net Income divided by the diluted weighted average number of Class A common stock outstanding for the applicable period, which assumes the pro forma exchange and conversion of all outstanding Class D common stock for Class A common stock. We define “Adjusted EBITDA” as earnings before interest and amortization expense on non-funding debt, income tax, and depreciation and amortization, net of the change in fair value of MSRs due to valuation assumptions (net of hedges), share-based compensation expense, and a litigation accrual. We exclude from each of these non-GAAP revenues the change in fair value of MSRs due to valuation assumptions (net of hedges) as this represents a non-cash non-realized adjustment to our total revenues, reflecting changes in assumptions including discount rates and prepayment speed assumptions, mostly due to changes in market interest rates, which is not indicative of our performance or results of operation. Adjusted EBITDA includes interest expense on funding facilities, which are recorded as a component of “Interest income, net”, as these expenses are a direct cost driven by loan origination
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We believe that the presentation of Adjusted Revenue, Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted Diluted EPS and Adjusted EBITDA provides useful information to investors regarding our results of operations because each measure assists both investors and management in analyzing and benchmarking the performance and value of our business. Adjusted Revenue, Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted Diluted EPS and Adjusted EBITDA provide indicators of performance that are not affected by fluctuations in certain costs or other items. Accordingly, management believes that these measurements are useful for comparing general operating performance from period to period, and management relies on these measures for planning and forecasting of future periods. Additionally, these measures allow management to compare our results with those of other companies that have different financing and capital structures. However, other companies may define Adjusted Revenue, Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted Diluted EPS and Adjusted EBITDA differently, and as a result, our measures of Adjusted Revenue, Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted Diluted EPS and Adjusted EBITDA may not be directly comparable to those of other companies.

Although we use Adjusted Revenue, Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted Diluted EPS and Adjusted EBITDA as financial measures to assess the performance of our business, such use is limited because they do not include certain material costs necessary to operate our business. Additionally, our definitions of each of Adjusted Revenue, Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted Diluted EPS and Adjusted EBITDA allows us to add back certain non-cash charges and deduct certain gains that are included in calculating total revenues, net, net income attributable to Rocket Companies or net income (loss). However, these expenses and gains vary greatly, and are difficult to predict. They can represent the effect of long-term strategies as opposed to short-term results. Adjusted Revenue, Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted Diluted EPS and Adjusted EBITDA should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for, total revenues, net income attributable to Rocket Companies and net income (loss) in accordance with U.S. GAAP as measures of performance. Our presentation of Adjusted Revenue, Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted Diluted EPS and Adjusted EBITDA should not be construed as an indication that our future results will be unaffected by unusual or nonrecurring items.

Adjusted Revenue, Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted Diluted EPS and Adjusted EBITDA have limitations as analytical tools, and you should not consider them in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under U.S. GAAP. Some of these limitations are:

(a)    they do not reflect every cash expenditure, future requirements for capital expenditures or contractual commitments;

(b)    Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect the significant interest expense or the cash requirements necessary to service interest or principal payment on our debt;

(c)    although depreciation and amortization are non-cash charges, the assets being depreciated and amortized will often have to be replaced or require improvements in the future, and Adjusted Revenue, Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EBITDA do not reflect any cash requirement for such replacements or improvements; and

(d)    they are not adjusted for all non-cash income or expense items that are reflected in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

Because of these limitations, Adjusted Revenue, Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted Diluted EPS and Adjusted EBITDA are not intended as alternatives to total revenue, net income attributable to Rocket Companies or net income (loss) as an indicator of our operating performance and should not be considered as measures of discretionary cash available to us to invest in the growth of our business or as measures of cash that will be available to us to meet our obligations. We compensate for these limitations by using Adjusted Revenue, Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted Diluted EPS and Adjusted EBITDA along with other comparative tools, together with U.S. GAAP measurements, to assist in the evaluation of operating performance. See below for reconciliation of these non-GAAP measures to their most comparable U.S. GAAP measures. Additionally, our U.S. GAAP-based measures can be found in the condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this Form 10-Q.







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Reconciliation of Adjusted Revenue to Total Revenue, net
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
($ in thousands)($ in thousands)20212020($ in thousands)2021202020212020
Total Revenue, netTotal Revenue, net$4,584,237 $1,366,309 Total Revenue, net$2,668,748 $5,035,813 $7,252,985 $6,402,122 
Change in fair value of MSRs due to valuation assumptions (net of hedges) (1)Change in fair value of MSRs due to valuation assumptions (net of hedges) (1)(544,450)743,327 Change in fair value of MSRs due to valuation assumptions (net of hedges) (1)121,312 274,377 (423,138)1,017,704 
Adjusted RevenueAdjusted Revenue$4,039,787 $2,109,636 Adjusted Revenue$2,790,060 $5,310,190 $6,829,847 $7,419,826 

(1)    Reflects changes in assumptions including discount rates and prepayment speed assumptions, mostly due to changes in market interest rates.

Reconciliation of Adjusted Net Income to Net Income Attributable to Rocket Companies
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
($ in thousands)($ in thousands)20212020($ in thousands)2021202020212020
Net income attributable to Rocket CompaniesNet income attributable to Rocket Companies$123,702 $— Net income attributable to Rocket Companies$61,120 $— $184,822 $— 
Net income impact from pro forma conversion of Class D common shares to Class A common shares (1)Net income impact from pro forma conversion of Class D common shares to Class A common shares (1)2,654,086 99,487 Net income impact from pro forma conversion of Class D common shares to Class A common shares (1)976,280 3,464,518 3,630,366 3,564,005 
Adjustment to the provision for income tax (2)Adjustment to the provision for income tax (2)(641,376)(23,767)Adjustment to the provision for income tax (2)(239,935)(843,768)(881,311)(867,535)
Tax-effected net income (2)Tax-effected net income (2)$2,136,412 $75,720 Tax-effected net income (2)$797,465 $2,620,750 $2,933,877 $2,696,470 
Non-cash share-based compensation expenseNon-cash share-based compensation expense42,072 29,058 Non-cash share-based compensation expense40,930 31,254 83,002 60,312 
Change in fair value of MSRs due to valuation assumptions (net of hedges) (3)Change in fair value of MSRs due to valuation assumptions (net of hedges) (3)(544,450)743,327 Change in fair value of MSRs due to valuation assumptions (net of hedges) (3)121,312 274,377 (423,138)1,017,704 
Litigation accrual (4)Litigation accrual (4)15,000 — Litigation accrual (4)  15,000  
Tax impact of adjustments (5)Tax impact of adjustments (5)121,211 (191,707)Tax impact of adjustments (5)(40,350)(75,857)80,861 (267,564)
Other tax adjustments (6)Other tax adjustments (6)749 — Other tax adjustments (6)1,009 — 1,758 — 
Adjusted Net IncomeAdjusted Net Income$1,770,994 $656,398 Adjusted Net Income$920,366 $2,850,524 $2,691,360 $3,506,922 

(1)    Reflects net income to Class A common stock from pro forma exchange and conversion of corresponding shares of our Class D common shares held by non-controlling interest holders as of March 31,June 30, 2021 and 2020.

(2)    Rocket Companies will be subject to U.S. Federal income taxes, in addition to state, local and Canadian taxes with respect to its allocable share of any net taxable income of Holdings. The adjustment to the provision for income tax reflects the effective tax rates below, assuming the Issuer owns 100% of the non-voting common interest units of Holdings.
March 31,June 30,
2021202020212020
Statutory U.S. Federal Income Tax RateStatutory U.S. Federal Income Tax Rate21.00 %21.00 %Statutory U.S. Federal Income Tax Rate21.00 %21.00 %
Canadian taxesCanadian taxes0.01 %0.01 %Canadian taxes0.01 %0.01 %
State and Local Income Taxes (net of federal benefit)State and Local Income Taxes (net of federal benefit)3.86 %3.81 %State and Local Income Taxes (net of federal benefit)3.86 %3.81 %
Effective Income Tax Rate for Adjusted Net IncomeEffective Income Tax Rate for Adjusted Net Income24.87 %24.82 %Effective Income Tax Rate for Adjusted Net Income24.87 %24.82 %

(3)    Reflects changes in assumptions including discount rates and prepayment speed assumptions, mostly due to changes in market interest rates.

(4)     Reflects legal accrual related to a specific legal matter.
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(5)    Tax impact of adjustments gives effect to the income tax related to non-cash share-based compensation expense, change in fair value of MSRs due to valuation assumptions, and litigation accrual at the above described effective tax rates for each period.

(6)    Represents tax benefits due to the amortization of intangible assets and other tax attributes resulting from the purchase of Holdings units, net of payment obligations under Tax Receivable Agreement.

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Reconciliation of Adjusted Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding to Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
($ in thousands, except shares and per share)($ in thousands, except shares and per share)20212020($ in thousands, except shares and per share)2021202020212020
Diluted weighted average Class A Common shares outstandingDiluted weighted average Class A Common shares outstanding122,011,916N/ADiluted weighted average Class A Common shares outstanding1,991,267,972N/A132,100,103N/A
Assumed pro forma conversion of Class D shares (1)Assumed pro forma conversion of Class D shares (1)1,868,855,039N/AAssumed pro forma conversion of Class D shares (1)N/A1,858,812,080N/A
Adjusted diluted weighted average shares outstandingAdjusted diluted weighted average shares outstanding1,990,866,955N/AAdjusted diluted weighted average shares outstanding1,991,267,972N/A1,990,912,183N/A
Adjusted Net IncomeAdjusted Net Income$1,770,994N/A(2)Adjusted Net Income$920,366N/A(2)$2,691,360N/A(2)
Adjusted Diluted EPSAdjusted Diluted EPS$0.89N/A(2)Adjusted Diluted EPS$0.46N/A(2)$1.35N/A(2)

(1)    Reflects the pro forma exchange and conversion of non-dilutive Class D common stock to Class A common stock.

(2)    This non-GAAP measure is not applicable for these periods, as the reorganization transactions had not yetyet occurred.

Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to Net Income
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
($ in thousands)($ in thousands)20212020($ in thousands)2021202020212020
Net incomeNet income$2,777,338 $99,047 Net income$1,036,650 $3,464,082 $3,813,988 $3,563,129 
Interest and amortization expense on non-funding debtInterest and amortization expense on non-funding debt35,571 33,107 Interest and amortization expense on non-funding debt35,038 33,168 70,609 66,275 
Income tax provisionIncome tax provision65,832 1,232 Income tax provision24,047 21,448 89,879 22,680 
Depreciation and amortizationDepreciation and amortization15,304 16,115 Depreciation and amortization20,589 16,189 35,893 32,304 
Non-cash share-based compensation expenseNon-cash share-based compensation expense42,072 29,058 Non-cash share-based compensation expense40,930 31,254 83,002 60,312 
Change in fair value of MSRs due to valuation assumptions (net of hedges) (1)Change in fair value of MSRs due to valuation assumptions (net of hedges) (1)(544,450)743,327 Change in fair value of MSRs due to valuation assumptions (net of hedges) (1)121,312 274,377 (423,138)1,017,704 
Litigation accrual (2)Litigation accrual (2)15,000 — Litigation accrual (2) — 15,000 — 
Adjusted EBITDAAdjusted EBITDA$2,406,667 $921,886 Adjusted EBITDA$1,278,566 $3,840,518 $3,685,233 $4,762,404 

(1)    Reflects changes in assumptions including discount rates and prepayment speed assumptions, mostly due to changes in market interest rates.

(2)     Reflects legal accrual related to a specific legal matter.

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Key Performance Indicators

We monitor a number of key performance indicators to evaluate the performance of our business operations. Our loan production key performance indicators enable us to monitor our ability to generate gain on sale revenue as well as understand how our performance compares to the total mortgage origination market. Our servicing portfolio key performance indicators enable us to monitor the overall size of our servicing portfolio of business, the related value of our mortgage servicing rights, and the health of the business as measured by the average MSRs delinquency rate. Other key performance indicators for other Rocket Companies, besides Rocket Mortgage ("Other Rocket Companies"), allow us to monitor both revenues and unit sales generated by these businesses. We also include Rockethomes.com average unique monthly visitors, as we believe traffic on the site is an indicator of consumer interest.

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The following summarizes key performance indicators of the business:
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
(Units and $ in thousands)(Units and $ in thousands)20212020(Units and $ in thousands)2021202020212020
Rocket Mortgage (1)Rocket Mortgage (1)Rocket Mortgage (1)
Loan Production DataLoan Production DataLoan Production Data
Closed loan origination volumeClosed loan origination volume$103,525,138$51,703,832Closed loan origination volume$83,764,238$72,323,981$187,289,376$124,027,813
Direct to Consumer origination volumeDirect to Consumer origination volume$61,424,371$31,759,729Direct to Consumer origination volume$45,231,277$45,792,368$106,655,648$77,552,097
Partner Network origination volumePartner Network origination volume$42,100,767$19,944,103Partner Network origination volume$38,532,961$26,531,613$80,633,728$46,475,716
Gain on sale margin (2)Gain on sale margin (2)3.74 %3.25 %Gain on sale margin (2)2.78 %5.19 %3.29 %4.45 %
March 31,June 30,
2021202020212020
Servicing Portfolio DataServicing Portfolio DataServicing Portfolio Data
Total serviced UPB (includes subserviced)Total serviced UPB (includes subserviced)$467,030,036$343,589,601Total serviced UPB (includes subserviced)$507,167,578$378,156,838
MSRs UPB of loans servicedMSRs UPB of loans serviced$431,497,603$319,111,177MSRs UPB of loans serviced$466,444,905$346,870,713
UPB of loans subserviced and temporarily servicedUPB of loans subserviced and temporarily serviced$35,532,433$24,478,424UPB of loans subserviced and temporarily serviced$40,722,673$31,286,125
Total loans serviced (includes subserviced)Total loans serviced (includes subserviced)2,315.41,827.8Total loans serviced (includes subserviced)2,372.61,930.1
Number of MSRs loans servicedNumber of MSRs loans serviced2,123.71,732.6Number of MSRs loans serviced2,247.51,818.5
Number of loans subserviced and temporarily servicedNumber of loans subserviced and temporarily serviced191.795.2Number of loans subserviced and temporarily serviced125.2111.7
MSRs fair value multiple (3)MSRs fair value multiple (3)3.412.19MSRs fair value multiple (3)3.462.13
Total serviced delinquency rate, excluding loans in forbearance (60+)Total serviced delinquency rate, excluding loans in forbearance (60+)0.72 %N/ATotal serviced delinquency rate, excluding loans in forbearance (60+)0.71 %0.65 %
Total serviced MSRs delinquency rate (60+)Total serviced MSRs delinquency rate (60+)3.21 %0.92 %Total serviced MSRs delinquency rate (60+)2.60 %3.71 %
Net client retention rate (trailing twelve months)Net client retention rate (trailing twelve months)91 %94 %Net client retention rate (trailing twelve months)90 %93 %
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
202120202021202020212020
Other Rocket CompaniesOther Rocket CompaniesOther Rocket Companies
Amrock closings (units)Amrock closings (units)348.8165.9Amrock closings (units)260.3240.4609.1406.3
Rocket Homes real estate transactionsRocket Homes real estate transactions6.66.0Rocket Homes real estate transactions8.37.014.913.0
Rockethomes.com average unique monthly visitors (4)Rockethomes.com average unique monthly visitors (4)1,092.5271.3Rockethomes.com average unique monthly visitors (4)1,818.6359.71,455.6315.5
Rocket Loans closed (units) (5)Rocket Loans closed (units) (5)2.64.0Rocket Loans closed (units) (5)4.61.57.25.5
Rocket Auto car sales (units) (6)Rocket Auto car sales (units) (6)13.68.3Rocket Auto car sales (units) (6)15.66.429.214.7
Core Digital Media client inquiries generatedCore Digital Media client inquiries generated1,878.81,416.3Core Digital Media client inquiries generated1,726.01,261.03,604.82,677.3
Total Other Rocket Companies gross revenueTotal Other Rocket Companies gross revenue$554,425$302,643Total Other Rocket Companies gross revenue$513,999$626,560$1,068,424$929,203
Total Other Rocket Companies net revenue (7)Total Other Rocket Companies net revenue (7)$440,434$225,783Total Other Rocket Companies net revenue (7)$392,857$553,868$833,291$779,651
(1)    Rocket Mortgage origination volume and gain on sale margins exclude all reverse mortgage activity.

(2)    Gain on sale margin is the gain on sale of loans, net divided by net rate lock volume for the period, excluding all reverse mortgage activity. Gain on sale of loans, net includes the net gain on sale of loans, fair value of originated MSRs, and fair value adjustment on loans held for sale, divided by the UPB of loans subject to IRLC’s during the applicable period.

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(3)    MSRs fair market value multiple is a metric used to determine the relative value of the MSRs asset in relation to the annualized retained servicing fee, which is the cash that the holder of the MSRs asset would receive from the portfolio as of such date. It is calculated as the quotient of (a) the MSRs fair market value as of a specified date divided by (b) the weighted average annualized retained servicing fee for our MSRs portfolio as of such date. The weighted average annualized retained servicing fee for our MSRs portfolio was 0.29% and 0.31% for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively, and 0.29% and 0.31% for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively. The vast majority of our portfolio consists of originated MSRs and consequently, the impact of purchased MSRs does not have a material impact on our weighted average service fee.

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(4)    Rockethomes.com average unique monthly visitors is calculated by a third party service that monitors website activity. This metric doesn't necessarily have a direct correlation to revenues and is used primarily to monitor consumer interest in the Rockethomes.com site.

(5)    In addition to the closed loans Rocket Loans disclosed here, as noted above, duringDuring the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2021, we also processed more than 2.4approximately 0.6 million and 3.0 million unique loan recommendations through the economic injury disaster loans program offered by the Small Business Administration.

(6)    Rocket Auto's Gross Merchandise Value, which represents the vehicle and other vehicle-related sales during the period, was $360 million$484 and $844 for the three and six months ended March 31, 2021.June 30, 2021, respectively.

(7)    Net revenue presented above is calculated as gross revenues less intercompany revenue eliminations. A portion of the Other Rocket Companies revenues is generated through intercompany transactions. These intercompany transactions take place with entities that are part of our platform. Consequently, we view gross revenue of individual Other Rocket Companies as a key performance indicator, and we consider net revenue of Other Rocket Companies on a combined basis.
Description of Certain Components of Financial Data
Components of revenue
Our sources of revenue include gainGain on sale of loans, loannet, Loan servicing (loss) income, interestnet, Interest income, net, and otherOther income.
Gain on sale of loans, net
Gain on sale of loans, net includes all components related to the origination and sale of mortgage loans, including (1) net gain on sale of loans, which represents the premium we receive in excess of the loan principal amount and certain fees charged by investors upon sale of loans into the secondary market, (2) loan origination fees, credits, points and certain costs, (3) provision for or benefit from investor reserves, (4) the change in fair value of interest rate locks (“IRLCs” or “rate lock”) and loans held for sale, (5) the gain or loss on forward commitments hedging loans held for sale and IRLCs, and (6) the fair value of originated MSRs.
An estimate of the gain on sale of loans, net is recognized at the time an IRLC is issued, net of an estimated pull-through factor. The pull-through factor is a key assumption and estimates the loan funding probability, as not all loans that reach IRLC status will result in a closed loan. Subsequent changes in the fair value of IRLCs and mortgage loans held for sale are recognized in current period earnings. When the mortgage loan is sold into the secondary market (i.e., funded), any difference between the proceeds received and the current fair value of the loan is recognized in current period earnings in gain on sale of loans.
Loan origination fees generally include underwriting and processing fees. Loan origination costs include lender paid mortgage insurance, recording taxes, investor fees and other related expenses. Net loan origination fees and costs related to the origination of mortgage loans are recognized as a component of the fair value of IRLCs.
We establish reserves for our estimated liabilities associated with the potential repurchase or indemnity of purchasers of loans previously sold due to representation and warranty claims by investors. Additionally, the reserves are established for the estimated liabilities from the need to repay, where applicable, a portion of the premium received from investors on the sale of certain loans if such loans are repaid in their entirety within a specified time period after the sale of the loans. The provision for or benefit from investor reserves is recognized in current period earnings in gain on sale of loans.
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We enter into derivative transactions to protect against the risk of adverse interest rate movements that could impact the fair value of certain assets, including IRLCs and loans held for sale. We primarily use forward loan sales commitments to hedge our interest rate risk exposure. Changes in the value of these derivatives, or hedging gains and losses, are included in gain on sale of loans.
Included in gain on sale of loans, net is also the fair value of originated MSRs, which represents the estimated fair value of MSRs related to loans which we have sold and retained the right to service.
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Loan servicing (loss) income, (loss), net
The value of newly originated MSRs is recognized as a component of the gain on sale of loans, net when loans are sold and the associated servicing rights are retained. Loan servicing fee income consists of the contractual fees earned for servicing the loans and includes ancillary revenue such as late fees and modification incentives. Loan servicing fee income is recorded to income as earned, which is upon collection of payments from borrowers. We have elected to subsequently measure the MSRs at fair value on a recurring basis. Changes in fair value of MSRs, net primarily due to the realization of expected cash flows and/or changes in valuation inputs and estimates, are recognized in current period earnings. Furthermore, we also include in loanLoan servicing (loss) income, (loss), net the gains and losses related to MSRs collateral for financing liability and MSRs financing liability.

We regularly perform a comprehensive analysis of the MSRs portfolio in order to identify and sell certain MSRs that do not align with our strategy for retaining MSRs. To hedge against interest rate exposure on these assets, we enter into forward loan purchase commitments. Changes in the value of derivatives designed to protect against MSRs value fluctuations, or MSRs hedging gains and losses, are included as a component of servicing fee loss, net.

Interest income, net

Interest income, net is interest earned on mortgage loans held for sale net of the interest expense paid on our loan funding facilities.
Other income
Other income includes revenues generated from Amrock (title insurance services, property valuation, and settlement services), Rocket Homes (real estate network referral fees), Rocket Auto (auto sales business revenues), Core Digital Media (third party lead generation revenues), Rock Connections (third party sales and support revenues), Rocket Loans (personal loans) and professional service fees. The professional service fees represent amounts paidreceived in exchange for professional services provided by Rocket Mortgage to affiliated companies. For additional information on such fees, see Note 6, Transactions with Related Parties in the notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Form 10-K for additional detail. Services are provided primarily in connection with technology, facilities, human resources, accounting, training, and security functions. For additional information on such fees, see Note 6, Transactions with Related Parties in the notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Form 10-Q. Other income also includes revenues from investment interest income.

Components of operating expenses
Our operating expenses as presented in the statement of operations data include salaries, commissions and team member benefits, general and administrative expenses, marketing and advertising expenses, and other expenses.
Salaries, commissions and team member benefits
Salaries, commissions and team member benefits include all payroll, benefits, and share-based compensation expenses for our team members.
General and administrative expenses
General and administrative expenses primarily include occupancy costs, professional services, loan processing expenses on loans that do not close or that are not charged to clients on closed loans, commitment fees, fees on loan funding facilities, license fees, office expenses and other operating expenses.
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Marketing and advertising expenses
Marketing and advertising expenses are primarily related to performance and brand marketing.
Interest and amortization expense on non-funding debt

Interest and amortization expense on non-funding debt primarily related to expenses in connections with the issuance of our Senior Notes.

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Other expenses
Other expenses primarily consist of depreciation and amortization on property and equipment, mortgage servicing related expenses, and provision for income taxes.
Income taxes
In calculating the provision for interim income taxes, in accordance with ASC Topic 740 Income Taxes, we apply an estimated annual effective tax rate to year-to-date ordinary income. At the end of each interim period, we estimate the effective tax rate expected to be applicable for the full year. Tax-effects of significant, unusual or infrequently occurring items are excluded from the estimated annual effective tax rate calculation and recognized in the interim period in which they occur.

Tax Receivable Agreement
In connection with the reorganization completed prior to our IPO in 2020, we entered into a Tax Receivable Agreement with RHI and our Chairman that will obligate us to make payments to RHI and our Chairman generally equal to 90% of the applicable cash tax savings that we actually realize or in some cases are deemed to realize as a result of the tax attributes generated by (i) certain increases in our allocable share of the tax basis in Holdings’ assets resulting from (a) the purchases of Holdings Units (along with the corresponding shares of our Class D common stock or Class C common stock) from RHI and our Chairman (or their transferees of Holdings Units or other assignees) using the net proceeds from our initial public offering or in any future offering, (b) exchanges by RHI and our Chairman (or their transferees of Holdings Units or other assignees) of Holdings Units (along with the corresponding shares of our Class D common stock or Class C common stock) for cash or shares of our Class B common stock or Class A common stock, as applicable, or (c) payments under the Tax Receivable Agreement; (ii) tax benefits related to imputed interest deemed arising as a result of payments made under the Tax Receivable Agreement and (iii) disproportionate allocations (if any) of tax benefits to Holdings as a result of section 704(c) of the Code that relate to the reorganization transactions. We will retain the benefit of the remaining 10% of these tax savings.

Share-based compensation
Share-based compensation is comprised of both equity and liability awards and is measured and expensed accordingly under Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 718 Compensation—Stock Compensation. As indicated above, share-based compensation expense is included as part of salaries, benefits and team member benefits.

Non-controlling interest
We are the sole managing member of Holdings and consolidate the financial results of Holdings. Therefore, we report a non-controlling interest based on the Holdings Units of Holdings held by our Chairman and RHI on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Income or loss is attributed to the non-controlling interests based on the weighted average Holdings Units outstanding during the period and is presented on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income. Refer to Note 14, Non-controlling Interests for more information on non-controlling interests.

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Results of Operations for the Three and Six Months Ended March 31,June 30, 2021 and 2020
Summary of Operations

Condensed Statement of Operations DataThree Months Ended March 31,
($ in thousands)20212020
Revenue
Gain on sale of loans, net$3,552,442 $1,822,109 
Servicing fee income292,361 257,093 
Change in fair value of MSRs245,921 (991,252)
Interest income, net27,401 34,583 
Other income466,112 243,776 
Total revenue, net4,584,237 1,366,309 
Expenses
Salaries, commissions and team member benefits842,199 683,606 
General and administrative expenses291,419 194,074 
Marketing and advertising expenses320,843 217,993 
Interest and amortization expense on non-funding-debt35,571 33,107 
Other expenses316,867 138,482 
Total expenses1,806,899 1,267,262 
Net income$2,777,338 $99,047 
Net (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interest(2,653,636)(99,047)
Net income attributable to Rocket Companies$123,702 $— 

Condensed Statement of Operations DataThree Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
($ in thousands)2021202020212020
Revenue
Gain on sale of loans, net$2,341,489 $4,753,584 $5,893,931 $6,575,693 
Servicing fee income343,349 249,842 635,710 506,935 
Change in fair value of MSRs(414,745)(552,844)(168,824)(1,544,096)
Interest income, net22,267 24,282 49,668 58,865 
Other income376,388 560,949 842,500 804,725 
Total revenue, net2,668,748 5,035,813 7,252,985 6,402,122 
Expenses
Salaries, commissions and team member benefits840,470 854,007 1,682,669 1,537,613 
General and administrative expenses262,815 289,183 554,234 483,257 
Marketing and advertising expenses306,685 202,198 627,528 420,191 
Interest and amortization expense on non-funding-debt35,038 33,168 70,609 66,275 
Other expenses187,090 193,175 503,957 331,657 
Total expenses1,632,098 1,571,731 3,438,997 2,838,993 
Net income$1,036,650 $3,464,082 $3,813,988 $3,563,129 
Net (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interest(975,530)(3,464,082)(3,629,166)(3,563,129)
Net income attributable to Rocket Companies$61,120 $— $184,822 $— 
Gain on sale of loans, net

The components of gain on sale of loans for the periods presented were as follows:
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
($ in thousands)($ in thousands)20212020($ in thousands)2021202020212020
Net gain on sale of loans (1)Net gain on sale of loans (1)$2,587,431 $1,412,133 Net gain on sale of loans (1)$1,704,139 $3,087,003 $4,291,569 $4,499,134 
Fair value of originated MSRsFair value of originated MSRs1,173,164 535,419 Fair value of originated MSRs857,111 669,923 2,030,275 1,205,342 
Benefit from (provision for) investor reservesBenefit from (provision for) investor reserves(5,347)(1,577)Benefit from (provision for) investor reserves19,316 (7,786)13,969 (9,363)
Fair value adjustment gain on loans held for sale and IRLCsFair value adjustment gain on loans held for sale and IRLCs(1,883,943)935,328 Fair value adjustment gain on loans held for sale and IRLCs357,026 1,458,539 (1,526,917)2,393,868 
Revaluation loss from forward commitments economically hedging loans held for sale and IRLCsRevaluation loss from forward commitments economically hedging loans held for sale and IRLCs1,681,137 (1,059,194)Revaluation loss from forward commitments economically hedging loans held for sale and IRLCs(596,103)(454,095)1,085,035 (1,513,288)
Gain on sale of loans, netGain on sale of loans, net$3,552,442 $1,822,109 Gain on sale of loans, net$2,341,489 $4,753,584 $5,893,931 $6,575,693 

(1)    Net gain on sale of loans represents the premium received in excess of the UPB, plus net origination fees.
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The table below provides details of the characteristics of our mortgage loan production for each of the periods presented:
($ in thousands)($ in thousands)Three Months Ended March 31,($ in thousands)Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
Loan origination volume by typeLoan origination volume by type20212020Loan origination volume by type2021202020212020
Conventional ConformingConventional Conforming$81,110,931$37,914,886Conventional Conforming$63,849,712$58,938,294$144,960,644$96,853,179
FHA/VAFHA/VA18,406,62110,788,785FHA/VA12,986,32311,014,89431,392,94421,803,679
Non-AgencyNon-Agency4,007,5863,000,161Non-Agency6,928,2032,370,79310,935,7885,370,955
Total mortgage loan origination volumeTotal mortgage loan origination volume$103,525,138$51,703,832Total mortgage loan origination volume$83,764,238$72,323,981$187,289,376$124,027,813
Portfolio metricsPortfolio metricsPortfolio metrics
Average loan amountAverage loan amount$276$277Average loan amount$281$274$278$275
Weighted average loan-to-value ratioWeighted average loan-to-value ratio67.39 %72.94 %Weighted average loan-to-value ratio68.37 %70.64 %67.83 %71.60 %
Weighted average credit scoreWeighted average credit score755747Weighted average credit score749754752751
Weighted average loan rateWeighted average loan rate2.70 %3.57 %Weighted average loan rate2.88 %3.22 %2.78 %3.36 %
Percentage of loans soldPercentage of loans soldPercentage of loans sold
To GSEs and governmentTo GSEs and government96.26 %92.08 %To GSEs and government92.96 %93.87 %94.84 %93.09 %
To other counterpartiesTo other counterparties3.74 %7.92 %To other counterparties7.04 %6.13 %5.16 %6.91 %
Servicing-retainedServicing-retained97.07 %94.39 %Servicing-retained94.10 %94.23 %95.99 %94.76 %
Servicing-releasedServicing-released2.93 %5.61 %Servicing-released5.90 %5.77 %4.01 %5.24 %
Net rate lock volume (1)Net rate lock volume (1)$95,115,745$56,049,944Net rate lock volume (1)$83,586,479$91,977,659$178,702,224$148,027,603
Gain on sale margin (2)Gain on sale margin (2)3.74 %3.25 %Gain on sale margin (2)2.78 %5.19 %3.29 %4.45 %

(1)    Net rate lock volume includes the UPB of loans subject to IRLCs, net of the pull-through factor as described in the “Description of Certain Components of Financial Data” section above.
(2)    Gain on sale margin is a ratio of gain on sale of loans, net to the net rate lock volume for the period as described above. Gain on sale of loans, net includes the net gain on sale of loans, fair value of originated MSRs, fair value adjustment gain on loans held for sale and IRLC’s, and revaluation loss from forward commitments economically hedging loans held for sale and IRLCs. This metric is a measure of profitability for our on-going mortgage business and therefore excludes revenues from Other Rocket Companies and reverse mortgage activity. See the table above for each of the components of gain on sale of loans, net.
Gain on sale of loans, net was $3.6$2.3 billion for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2021, an increase a decrease of $1.7$2.4 billion, or 95.0%50.7%, as compared with $1.8$4.8 billion for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2020. The increasedecrease in gain on sale of loans, net was primarily driven by a decrease in gain on sale margin to 2.78% from 5.19%, partially offset by an increase in mortgage loan origination volume of $51.8$11.4 billion, or 100.2%.15.8%, for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively. The increase alsodecrease in gain on sale margin in 2021 reflects a tighter spread between primary and secondary mortgage rates and an increase in mix of our Partner Network as a percentage of our total originations. The primary mortgage rate is the rate at which lenders originate loans with borrowers and the secondary mortgage rate is the rate at which lenders securitize those loans into mortgage backed securities.

Gain on sale of loans, net was $5.9 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2021, a decrease of $0.7 billion, or 10.4%, as compared with $6.6 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2020. The decrease in gain on sale of loans, net was primarily driven by a decrease in gain on sale margin to 3.74%3.29% from 3.25% for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
Net gain on sales of loans increased $1.2 billion, or 83.2%4.45%, to $2.6 billion in the three months ended March 31, 2021 compared to $1.4 billion in the three months ended March 31, 2020. This was drivenpartially offset by an increase in mortgage loan origination volume of $63.3 billion, or 51.0%, for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and increase2020, respectively. The decrease in gain on sale margin noted above.in 2021 reflects a tighter spread between primary and secondary mortgage rates and an increase in mix of our Partner Network as a percentage of our total originations. The primary mortgage rate is the rate at which lenders originate loans with borrowers and the secondary mortgage rate is the rate at which lenders securitize those loans into mortgage backed securities.

Net gain on sales of loans decreased $1.4 billion, or 44.8%, to $1.7 billion in the three months ended June 30, 2021 compared to $3.1 billion in the three months ended June 30, 2020. This was driven by a decrease in gain on sale margin, partially offset by an increase in mortgage loan origination volume, noted above.

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Net gain on sales of loans decreased $207.6 million, or 4.6%, to $4.3 billion in the six months ended June 30, 2021 compared to $4.5 billion in the six months ended June 30, 2020. This was driven by a decrease in gain on sale margin, partially offset by an increase in mortgage loan origination volume, noted above.

The fair value of MSRs originated was $1.2 billion $857.1 million for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2021, an increase of $637.7$187.2 million, or 119.1%27.9%, as compared with $535.4$669.9 million during the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2020. The increase was primarily due to an increase to funded loan volume of $54.7$12.5 billion, or 107.3%18.8%, from $51.0$66.5 billion for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2020 to $105.8$79.0 billion for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2021. MSR assets are created at the time Mortgage Loans Held for Sale are securitized and sold to investors for cash, while the Company retains the MSR. The increase in funded loan volume was partially offset by a decrease in the weighted average servicing fee during the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2021 as compared to the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2020.

43The fair value of MSRs originated was $2.0 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2021, an increase of $824.9 million, or 68.4%, as compared with $1.2 billion during the six months ended June 30, 2020. The increase was primarily due to an increase in funded loan volume of $67.2 billion, or 57.2%, from $117.5 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2020 to $184.8 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2021. MSR assets are created at the time Mortgage Loans Held for Sale are securitized and sold to investors for cash, while the Company retains the MSR. The increase in funded loan volume was partially offset by a decrease in the weighted average servicing fee during the six months ended June 30, 2021 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2020.


Loan servicing (loss) income, (loss), net
For the periods presented, Loan servicing (loss) income, (loss), net consisted of the following:
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
($ in thousands)($ in thousands)20212020($ in thousands)2021202020212020
Retained servicing feeRetained servicing fee$283,609 $247,603 Retained servicing fee$335,494 $244,125 $619,103 $491,727 
Subservicing incomeSubservicing income2,529 1,592 Subservicing income2,465 1,963 4,994 3,555 
Ancillary incomeAncillary income6,223 7,898 Ancillary income5,390 3,754 11,613 11,653 
Servicing fee incomeServicing fee income292,361 257,093 Servicing fee income343,349 249,842 635,710 506,935 
Change in valuation model inputs or assumptionsChange in valuation model inputs or assumptions583,307 (805,536)Change in valuation model inputs or assumptions(141,073)(272,885)442,234 (1,078,421)
Change in fair value of MSRs hedgeChange in fair value of MSRs hedge(38,857)62,209 Change in fair value of MSRs hedge19,761 (1,492)(19,096)60,717 
Collection / realization of cash flowsCollection / realization of cash flows(298,529)(247,925)Collection / realization of cash flows(293,433)(278,467)(591,962)(526,392)
Change in fair value of MSRsChange in fair value of MSRs245,921 (991,252)Change in fair value of MSRs(414,745)(552,844)(168,824)(1,544,096)
Loan servicing income (loss), net$538,282 $(734,159)
Loan servicing (loss) income, netLoan servicing (loss) income, net$(71,396)$(303,002)$466,886 $(1,037,161)

March 31,
($ in thousands)20212020
MSRs UPB of loans serviced$431,497,603$319,111,177
Number of MSRs loans serviced2,123,6551,732,569
UPB of loans subserviced and temporarily serviced$35,532,433$24,478,424
Number of loans subserviced and temporarily serviced191,73795,222
Total serviced UPB$467,030,036$343,589,601
Total loans serviced2,315,3921,827,791
MSRs fair value$4,304,762$2,170,638
Total serviced delinquency rate, excluding loans in forbearance (60+)0.72%N/A
Total serviced delinquency count (60+) as % of total3.21%0.92%
Weighted average credit score740732
Weighted average LTV71.67%76.00%
Weighted average loan rate3.31%4.03%
Weighted average service fee0.29%0.31%
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June 30,
($ in thousands)20212020
MSRs UPB of loans serviced$466,444,905$346,870,713
Number of MSRs loans serviced2,247,4541,818,462
UPB of loans subserviced and temporarily serviced$40,722,673$31,286,125
Number of loans subserviced and temporarily serviced125,161111,670
Total serviced UPB$507,167,578$378,156,838
Total loans serviced2,372,6151,930,132
MSRs fair value$4,644,172$2,289,209
Total serviced delinquency rate, excluding loans in forbearance (60+)0.71%0.65%
Total serviced delinquency count (60+) as % of total2.60%3.71%
Weighted average credit score741736
Weighted average LTV70.87%74.47%
Weighted average loan rate3.21%3.88%
Weighted average service fee0.29%0.31%

Loan servicing (loss) income, net was $538.3$71.4 million for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2021, which compares to loanLoan servicing loss,(loss) income, net of $734.2$303.0 million for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2020. The reduction of the loss was driven primarily by an increase in servicing fee income to $343.3 million in 2021 as compared to $249.8 million in 2020, as a result of the increase in the UPB of loans serviced for the period.

Loan servicing (loss) income, net was $466.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021, which compares to Loan servicing (loss) income, net of $1,037.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020. The increase was driven primarily by an increasea smaller decrease in fair market value of MSRs of $245.9$168.8 million in 2021 as compared to a reduction in fair market value of MSRs of $991.3$1,544.1 million in 2020.

The change in MSRs fair value was a net increaseloss of $245.9$414.7 million for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2021, as compared with a net loss of $991.3$552.8 million for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2020. The increasechange in fair value during the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2021 included $298.5$293.4 million of loss due to collection/realization of cash flows and an increasea decrease in fair value due to change in valuation assumptions (net of hedges) of $544.5$121.3 million primarily driven by a decrease in prepayment speeds from 15.8% at December 31, 2020 to 10.9% at March 31, 2021 to 10.5% at June 30, 2021. The prepayment speed valuation assumption represents the annual rate at which serviced clients are estimated to repay their UPB. The decrease in fair value during the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2020 included $247.9$278.5 million of due to collection/realization of cash flows and a decrease in fair value due to changes in valuation model inputs or assumptions (net of hedges) of $743.3$274.4 million. The overall prepayment assumptions decreased from 19.7% at March 31, 2020 to 19.2% at June 30, 2020, driven primarily by MSR new adds during the quarter. Excluding the addition of new MSRs, the prepayment speeds increased at June 30, 2020 relative to March 31, 2020 resulting in the decrease in fair value due to changes in valuation assumptions noted above.

The change in MSRs fair value was a net loss of $168.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021, as compared with a net loss of $1,544.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020. The change in fair value during the six months ended June 30, 2021 included $592.0 million of loss due to collection/realization of cash flows and an increase in fair value due to change in valuation assumptions (net of hedges) of $423.1 million primarily driven by a decrease in prepayment speeds from 15.8% at December 31, 2020 to 10.5% at June 30, 2021. The decrease in fair value during the six months ended June 30, 2020 included $526.4 million of due to collection/realization of cash flows and a decrease in fair value due to changes in valuation model inputs or assumptions (net of hedges) of $1.0 billion primarily driven by an increase in prepayment speeds from 14.5% at December 31, 2019 to 19.7%19.2% at March 31,June 30, 2020.





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Interest income, net
The components of Interest income, net for the periods presented were as follows:
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
($ in thousands)($ in thousands)20212020($ in thousands)2021202020212020
Interest incomeInterest income$95,245 $74,042 Interest income$86,645 $78,039 $181,890 $152,081 
Interest expense on funding facilitiesInterest expense on funding facilities(67,844)(39,459)Interest expense on funding facilities(64,378)(53,757)(132,222)(93,216)
Interest income, netInterest income, net$27,401 $34,583 Interest income, net$22,267 $24,282 $49,668 $58,865 

Interest income, net was $27.4$22.3 million for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2021, a decrease of $7.2$2.0 million, or 20.8%8.3%, as compared to $34.6$24.3 million for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2020. The decrease was driven by an increase in interest expense that was a result of increased production volume, whichas well as a decrease in mortgage rates.

Interest income, net was partially offset$49.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021, a decrease of $9.2 million, or 15.6%, as compared to $58.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020. The decrease was driven by greateran increase in interest income from higher mortgageexpense that was a result of increased production volume, as well as a decrease in note rates.

Other income

Other income increased $222.3decreased $184.6 million, or 91.2%33%, to $466.1$376.4 million for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2021 as compared to $243.8$560.9 million for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2020. The decrease was driven by a decrease in revenues generated from Rocket Loans loan recommendations through the economic injury disaster loans program offered by the Small Business Administration.

Other income increased $37.8 million, or 5%, to $842.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021 as compared to $804.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020. The increase was driven by revenues generated from Amrock's title insurance services, property valuation and settlement services that were also driven by the increase in origination volume noted above.above, partially offset by the decrease in revenues generated from Rocket Loans loan recommendations through the economic injury disaster loans program offered by the Small Business Administration.

Expenses

Expenses for the periods presented were as follows:
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
($ in thousands)($ in thousands)20212020($ in thousands)2021202020212020
Salaries, commissions and team member benefitsSalaries, commissions and team member benefits$842,199 $683,606 Salaries, commissions and team member benefits$840,470 $854,007 $1,682,669 $1,537,613 
General and administrative expensesGeneral and administrative expenses291,419 194,074 General and administrative expenses262,815 289,183 554,234 483,257 
Marketing and advertising expensesMarketing and advertising expenses320,843 217,993 Marketing and advertising expenses306,685 202,198 627,528 420,191 
Interest and amortization expense on non-funding debtInterest and amortization expense on non-funding debt35,571 33,107 Interest and amortization expense on non-funding debt35,038 33,168 70,609 66,275 
Other expensesOther expenses316,867 138,482 Other expenses187,090 193,175 503,957 331,657 
Total expensesTotal expenses$1,806,899 $1,267,262 Total expenses$1,632,098 $1,571,731 $3,438,997 $2,838,993 

Total expenses were $1.8$1.6 billion for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2021, an increase of $539.6$60.4 million or 42.6%3.8%, as compared with $1.3$1.6 billion for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2020. This was driven primarily by an increase in marketing and advertising expenses, partially offset by decreases in salaries, commissions and team member benefits, general and administrative expenses, and other expenses as described below.

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Total expenses were $3.4 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2021, an increase of $0.6 billion or 21.1%, as compared with $2.8 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2020. This was driven primarily by increases in salaries, commissions and team member benefits, general and administrative expenses, marketing and advertising, and other expenses as described below.

Salaries, commissions and team member benefits were $842.2$840.5 million for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2021, an increasea decrease of $158.6$13.5 million, or 23.2%1.6%, as compared with $683.6$854.0 million for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2020. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in variable compensation related to a decrease in rate lock volume.

Salaries, commissions and team member benefits were $1.7 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2021, an increase of $145.1 million, or 9.4%, as compared with $1.5 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2020. The increase was primarily due to variable compensation related to increased production as well as an increase in team members in production roles to support our growth.increased production.

General and administrative expenses were $291.4$262.8 million for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2021, increasea decrease of $97.3$26.4 million, or 50.2%9.1%, as compared with $194.1$289.2 million for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2020. The decreased expense was driven primarily by decreases in loan processing costs.

General and administrative expenses were $554.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021, an increase of $71.0 million, or 14.7%, as compared with $483.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020. The increased expense was driven primarily by increased loan processingtechnology spend to support the increase in production.

Marketing and advertising expenses were $306.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021, an increase of $104.5 million, or 51.7% as compared with $202.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020. In 2021, the Company’s brand marketing spend increased from new national campaigns with the reintroduction of many sporting and other live events that were cancelled in 2020 due to higherthe COVID-19 pandemic. Also, in 2021 the Company’s performance marketing spend increased as compared to the prior period supporting our increase in loan origination volumes.volume.

Marketing and advertising expenses were $627.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021, an increase of $207.3 million, or 49.3% as compared with $420.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020. In 2021, the Company’s brand marketing spend increased from new national campaigns with the reintroduction of many sporting and other live events that were cancelled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Also, in 2021 the Company’s performance marketing spend increased as compared to the prior period supporting our increase in loan origination volume.

Other expenses were $316.9$187.1 million for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2021, an increasea decrease of $178.4$6.1 million, or 128.8%3.1%, as compared with $138.5$193.2 million for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2020. The decrease was due to a decrease in expenses incurred from the sale of MSRs associated with prepayment provisions within the sales agreement.

Other expenses were $504.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021, an increase of $172.3 million, or 52.0%, as compared with $331.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020. The increased expense was driven primarily by an increase in expenses incurred to support the higher level of title insurance services, property valuation and settlement services due to the increased origination volumes noted above, an increase in payoff interest expense, expenses incurred from the sale
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of MSRs associated with prepayment provisions within the sales agreement, and an increase in our provision for income taxes as a result of higher income before income taxes and a higher effective tax rate for threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2021.

Summary Results by Segment for the Three and Six Months Ended March 31,June 30, 2021 and 2020

Our operations are organized by distinct marketing channels which promote client acquisition into our platform and include two reportable segments: Direct to Consumer and Partner Network. In the Direct to Consumer segment, clients have the ability to interact with the Rocket Mortgage app and/or with our Rocket Cloud Force, consisting of sales team members across our platform. We market to potential clients in this segment through various performance marketing channels. The Direct to Consumer segment derives revenue from originating, closing, selling and servicing predominantly agency-conforming loans, which are pooled and sold to the secondary market. This also includes providing title insurance services, appraisals and settlement services to these clients as part of our end-to-end mortgage origination experience. Servicing activities are fully allocated to the Direct to Consumer segment as they are viewed as an extension of the client experience with the primary objective to establish and maintain positive, regular touchpoints with our clients, which positions us to have high retention and recapture the clients’ next refinance, purchase, personal loan, and auto sales transactions. These activities position us to be the natural choice for clients’ next refinance or purchase transaction.
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The Rocket Professional platform supports our Partner Network segment, where we leverage our superior client service and widely recognized brand to grow marketing and influencer relationships, and our mortgage broker partnerships through Rocket Pro TPO. Our marketing partnerships consist of well-known consumer-focused companies that find value in our award-winning client experience and want to offer their clients mortgage solutions with our trusted, widely recognized brand. These organizations connect their clients directly to us through marketing channels and a referral process. Our influencer partnerships are typically with companies that employ licensed mortgage professionals that find value in our client experience, technology and efficient mortgage process, where mortgages may not be their primary offering. We also enable clients to start the mortgage process through the Rocket platform in the way that works best for them, including through a local mortgage broker. Rocket Pro TPO works exclusively with mortgage brokers, community banks and credit unions. Rocket Pro TPO’s partners provide the face-to-face service their clients desire, while tapping into the expertise, technology and award-winning process of Rocket Mortgage.

We measure the performance of the segments primarily on a contribution margin basis. Contribution margin is intended to measure the direct profitability of each segment and is calculated as Adjusted Revenue less directly attributable expenses. Adjusted Revenue is a non-GAAP financial measure described above. Directly attributable expenses include Salaries, commissions and team member benefits, Marketing and advertising expenses, General and administrative expenses and Other expenses, such as direct servicing costs and origination costs. For segments, we measure gain on sale margin of funded loans and refer to this metric as ‘funded loan gain on sale margin.’ A loan is considered funded when it is sold to investors on the secondary market. Funded loan gain on sale margin represents revenues on loans that have been funded divided by the funded UPB amount. Funded loan gain on sale margin is used specifically in the context of measuring the gain on sale margins of our Direct to Consumer and Partner Network segments. Funded loan gain on sale margin is an important metric in evaluating the revenue generating performance of our segments as it allows us to measure this metric at a segment level with a high degree of precision. By contrast, ‘gain on sale margin’, which we use outside of the segment discussion, measures the gain on sale revenue generation of our combined mortgage business. See below for our overview and discussion of segment results for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2021 and 2020. For additional discussion, see Note 12, Segments of the notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of this Form 10-Q.

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Direct to Consumer Results
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
($ in thousands)($ in thousands)20212020($ in thousands)2021202020212020
Funded Loan VolumeFunded Loan Volume$65,028,437 $31,691,113 Funded Loan Volume$48,902,086 $46,776,841 $113,930,523 $78,467,954 
Funded Loan Gain on Sale MarginFunded Loan Gain on Sale Margin5.36 %4.69 %Funded Loan Gain on Sale Margin4.66 %5.09 %5.06 %4.93 %
RevenueRevenueRevenue
Gain on saleGain on sale$2,863,600$1,610,832Gain on sale$2,050,639$4,020,492$4,914,239$5,631,324
Interest incomeInterest income58,66847,311Interest income52,48951,012111,15798,322
Interest expense on funding facilitiesInterest expense on funding facilities(42,006)(25,385)Interest expense on funding facilities(39,409)(35,397)(81,414)(60,782)
Service fee incomeService fee income291,652255,990Service fee income342,687248,873634,339504,863
Changes in fair value of MSRsChanges in fair value of MSRs245,921(991,252)Changes in fair value of MSRs(414,745)(552,844)(168,824)(1,544,096)
Other incomeOther income304,912145,023Other income229,860206,538534,772351,561
Total Revenue, netTotal Revenue, net$3,722,747$1,042,519Total Revenue, net$2,221,521$3,938,674$5,944,269$4,981,192
(Increase) decrease in MSRs due to valuation assumptions (net of hedges)(544,450)743,327
Decrease (increase) in MSRs due to valuation assumptions (net of hedges)Decrease (increase) in MSRs due to valuation assumptions (net of hedges)121,312274,377(423,138)1,017,704
Adjusted RevenueAdjusted Revenue$3,178,297$1,785,846Adjusted Revenue$2,342,833$4,213,051$5,521,131$5,998,896
Less: Directly Attributable Expenses (1)Less: Directly Attributable Expenses (1)1,018,495780,620Less: Directly Attributable Expenses (1)907,963948,9001,926,4601,729,520
Contribution MarginContribution Margin$2,159,802$1,005,226Contribution Margin$1,434,870$3,264,151$3,594,671$4,269,376

(1)    Direct expenses attributable to operating segments exclude corporate overhead, depreciation and amortization, and interest and amortization expense on non-funding debt.

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For the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2021, Direct to Consumer Adjusted Revenue increased $1.4decreased $1.9 billion, or 78.0%44.4% to $3.2$2.3 billion from $1.8$4.2 billion for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2020. The increasedecrease was driven by growtha decline in Direct to Consumer mortgage originationsnet rate lock volume and margins resulting in an increasea decrease in gainGain on sale revenue of $1.3$2.0 billion, or 77.8%49%, in 2021. On a funded loan basis, the Direct to Consumer segment generated $65.0$48.9 billion in volume induring the three months ended June 30, 2021, an increase of $33.3$2.1 billion, or 105.2%4.5% as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2020. In addition, funded loan gain on sale margin was 5.4% in4.7% during the three months ended June 30, 2021 as compared to 4.7% in5.1% during the three months ended June 30, 2020, driven primarily by strong consumer demand for mortgagesa compression in primary-secondary spreads which led to margin expansionsuppression during the three months ended June 30, 2021 as compared to 2020. The increased adjusted revenue also reflects an increase in the changes in fair value of MSRs of $1.2 billion, or 124.8%, primarily driven by a decrease in prepayment speeds from 15.8% at December 31, 2020 to 10.9% at March 31, 2021.three months ended June 30, 2020.

For the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2021, Direct to Consumer AttributableAttributable Expenses increased $237.9decreased $40.9 million, or 30.5%4.3%, to $1.0 billion in$908.0 million during the three months ended June 30, 2021 compared to $780.6$948.9 million during the three months ended June 30, 2020. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in variable compensation and loan processing costs, as well as a decrease in expenses incurred due to lower levels of title insurance services, valuation, and settlement services and a decrease in payoff interest expense associated with the decrease in rate lock volume.

For the three months ended June 30, 2021, Direct to Consumer Contribution Margin decreased $1.8 billion, or 56.0%, to $1.4 billion, compared to $3.3 billion during the three months ended June 30, 2020. The decrease in Contribution Margin was driven primarily by the decrease in Direct to Consumer net rate lock volume and net rate lock gain on sale margin noted above.

For the six months ended June 30, 2021, Direct to Consumer Adjusted Revenue decreased $0.5 billion, or 8.0% to $5.5 billion from $6.0 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2020. The decrease was driven by a decline in Direct to Consumer net rate lock margins. On a funded loan basis, the Direct to Consumer segment generated $113.9 billion in volume for the six months ended June 30, 2021, an increase of $35.5 billion, or 45.2% as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2020. In addition, funded loan gain on sale margin was 5.06% for the six months ended June 30, 2021 as compared to 4.93% for the six months ended June 30, 2020.

For the six months ended June 30, 2021, Direct to Consumer Attributable Expenses increased $0.2 billion, or 11.4%, to $1.9 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2021 compared to $1.7 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2020. The increase was primarily due to an increase in variable compensation and an increase in team members in production roles needed to support growth. The increase also reflects greater loan processing costs due to higher origination volumes and an increase in expenses incurred to support the higher level of title insurance services, valuation, and settlement services due to the increased origination volumes noted above, as well as an increasea decrease in payoff interest expense.

For the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2021, Direct to ConsumerConsumer Contribution Margin increased $1.2decreased $0.7 billion, or 114.9%15.8%, to $2.2$3.6 billion, compared to $1.0$4.3 billion infor the six months ended June 30, 2020. The increasedecrease in Contribution Margin was driven primarily by the increasea decrease in Direct to Consumer originations and higher funded loannet rate lock gain on sale margin noted above.margins.

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Partner Network Results
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
($ in thousands)($ in thousands)20212020($ in thousands)2021202020212020
Funded Loan VolumeFunded Loan Volume$40,728,595 $19,332,091 Funded Loan Volume$30,119,969 $19,732,169 $70,848,564 $39,064,260 
Funded Loan Gain on Sale MarginFunded Loan Gain on Sale Margin1.93 %0.79 %Funded Loan Gain on Sale Margin1.16 %2.10 %1.60 %1.45 %
RevenueRevenueRevenue
Gain on saleGain on sale$684,428$203,447Gain on sale$287,651$734,662$972,080$938,109
Interest incomeInterest income36,06125,571Interest income33,22226,37669,28351,947
Interest expense on funding facilitiesInterest expense on funding facilities(25,818)(13,720)Interest expense on funding facilities(24,943)(18,302)(50,762)(32,023)
Other incomeOther income27,77819,609Other income23,22839,85951,00559,469
Total Revenue, netTotal Revenue, net$722,449$234,907Total Revenue, net$319,158$782,595$1,041,606$1,017,502
(Increase) decrease in MSRs due to valuation assumptions (net of hedges)
Decrease (increase) in MSRs due to valuation assumptions (net of hedges)Decrease (increase) in MSRs due to valuation assumptions (net of hedges)
Adjusted RevenueAdjusted Revenue$722,449$234,907Adjusted Revenue$319,158$782,595$1,041,606$1,017,502
Less: Directly Attributable ExpensesLess: Directly Attributable Expenses179,77791,944Less: Directly Attributable Expenses176,065139,140355,842231,084
Total Contribution MarginTotal Contribution Margin$542,672$142,963Total Contribution Margin$143,093$643,455$685,764$786,418

For the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2021, Partner Network Adjusted Revenue increased $487.5Revenue decreased $463.4 million, or 207.5%59.2% to $722.4$319.2 million, from $234.9$782.6 million for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2020. The increasedecrease was driven by growth inlower Partner Network mortgage originationsnet rate lock gain on sale margins resulting in an increasea decrease in gain on sale revenue of $481.0$447.0 million, or 236.4%60.8%, in for the three months ended June 30, 2021. On a funded loan basis, the Partner Network segment generated $40.7$30.1 billion in volume infor the three months ended June 30, 2021, an increase of $21.4$10.4 billion, or 110.7%52.6% as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2020. In addition, funded loan gain on sale margin was 1.9%1.2% in 2021 as compared to 0.8%2.1% in 2020, driven primarily by high consumer demand and capacity constraints in the industry as compared to 2020.

For the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2021, Partner Network DirectlyDirectly Attributable Expenses increased $87.8$36.9 million, or 95.5%26.5%, to $179.8$176.1 million in the three months ended June 30, 2021 compared to $91.9$139.1 million infor the three months ended June 30, 2020. The increase was primarily due to an increase in variable compensation and an increase in team members in production roles needed to support growth.

For the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2021, Partner NetworkNetwork Contribution Margin increased $399.7decreased $500.4 million, or 279.6%77.8%, to $542.7$143.1 million in the three months ended June 30, 2021 compared to $143.0$643.5 million infor the three months ended June 30, 2020. The increasedecrease in Contribution Margin was driven primarily by the decrease in Partner Network net rate lock gain on sale margin noted above; this was offset partially by an increase in Partner Network originations.

For the six months ended June 30, 2021, Partner Network Adjusted Revenue increased $24.1 million, or 2.4% to $1,041.6 million, from $1,017.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020. The increase was driven by growth in Partner Network mortgage originations and higherresulting in an increase in gain on sale revenue of $34.0 million, or 3.6%, for the six months ended June 30, 2021. On a funded loan basis, the Partner Network segment generated $70.8 billion in volume for the six months ended June 30, 2021, an increase of $31.8 billion, or 81.4% as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2020. In addition, funded loan gain on sale margin noted above.was 1.60% for the six months ended June 30, 2021 as compared to 1.45% for the six months ended June 30, 2020.

For the six months ended June 30, 2021, Partner Network Directly Attributable Expenses increased $124.8 million, or 54.0%, to $355.8 million in 2021 compared to $231.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020. The increase was primarily due to an increase in variable compensation and an increase in team members in production roles needed to support growth.

For the six months ended June 30, 2021, Partner Network Contribution Margin decreased $100.7 million, or 12.8%, to $685.8 million in 2021 compared to $786.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020. The decrease in Contribution Margin was driven primarily by a decrease in net rate lock gain on sale margins and an increase in directly attributable expenses, offset partially by an increase in Partner Network originations.

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

Historically, our primary sources of liquidity have included:

•    borrowings, including under our loan funding facilities and other secured and unsecured financing facilities;

•    cash flow from our operations, including:

•    sale of whole loans into the secondary market;

•    sale of mortgage servicing rights into the secondary market;

•    loan origination fees;

•    servicing fee income; and

•    interest income on loans held for sale; and

•    cash and marketable securities on hand.

Historically, our primary uses of funds have included:

•    origination of loans;
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•    payment of interest expense;

•    prepayment of debt;

•    payment of operating expenses; and

•    distributions to RHI including those to fund distributions for payment of taxes by its ultimate shareholders.

We are also subject to contingencies which may have a significant impact on the use of our cash.

In order to originate and aggregate loans for sale into the secondary market, we use our own working capital and borrow or obtain money on a short-term basis primarily through committed and uncommitted loan funding facilities that it has established with large global banks.

Our loan funding facilities are primarily in the form of master repurchase agreements. We also have loan funding facilities directly with the GSEs. Loans financed under these facilities are generally financed at approximately 97% to 99% of the principal balance of the loan (although certain types of loans are financed at lower percentages of the principal balance of the loan), which requires us to fund the balance from cash generated from its operations. Once closed, the underlying residential mortgage loan that is held for sale is pledged as collateral for the borrowing or advance that was made under these loan funding facilities. In most cases, the loans will remain in one of the loan funding facilities for only a short time, generally less than one month, until the loans are pooled and sold. During the time the loans are held for sale, we earn interest income from the borrower on the underlying mortgage loan. This income is partially offset by the interest and fees we have to pay under the loan funding facilities.

When we sell a pool of loans in the secondary market, the proceeds received from the sale of the loans are used to pay back the amounts we owe on the loan funding facilities. We rely on the cash generated from the sale of loans to fund future loans and repay borrowings under our loan funding facilities. Delays or failures to sell loans in the secondary market could have an adverse effect on our liquidity position.

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As discussed in Note 5, Borrowings, of the notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Form 10-Q, as of March 31,June 30, 2021, we had 19 different funding facilities in different amounts and with various maturities together with the 5.250% Senior Notes due 2028, 3.625% Senior Notes due 2029, and 3.875% Senior Notes due 2031. At March 31,June 30, 2021, the aggregate available amount under our facilities was $31.5$31.4 billion, with combined outstanding balances of $15.5$19.4 billion and unutilized capacity of $16.0$12.0 billion.

The amount of financing actually advanced on each individual loan under our loan funding facilities, as determined by agreed upon advance rates, may be less than the stated advance rate depending, in part, on the market value of the mortgage loans securing the financings. Each of our loan funding facilities allows the bank providing the funds to evaluate the market value of the loans that are serving as collateral for the borrowings or advances being made. If the bank determines that the value of the collateral has decreased, the bank can require us to provide additional collateral or reduce the amount outstanding with respect to those loans (e.g., initiate a margin call). Our inability or unwillingness to satisfy the request could result in the termination of the facilities and possible default under our other loan funding facilities. In addition, a large unanticipated margin call could have a material adverse effect on our liquidity.

The amount owed and outstanding on our loan funding facilities fluctuates significantly based on our origination volume, the amount of time it takes us to sell the loans it originates, and the amount of loans being self-funded with cash. We may from time to time use surplus cash to “buy-down” the effective interest rate of certain loan funding facilities or to self-fund a portion of our loan originations. As of March 31,June 30, 2021, $3.1$2.9 billion of our cash was used to buy-down our funding facilities and self-fund, $475.0$500.0 million of which are buy-down funds that are included in Cash and cash equivalents on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and an estimated $2.7$2.4 billion of which is discretionary self-funding that reduces Cash and cash equivalents on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. We have the ability to withdraw the $475.0$500.0 million at any time, unless a margin call has been made or a default has occurred under the relevant facilities. The Company has an estimated $2.7$2.4 billion of discretionary self-funded loans, of which a portion can be transferred to a warehouse line or the early buy out line, provided that such loans meet the eligibility criteria to be placed on such lines. The remaining portion will be funded in normal course over a short period of time, generally less than one month. In addition to the $2.4 billion of corporate cash used for discretionary self-funding of loans as of June 30, 2021, we had an additional $2.0 billion of cash on-hand, for a total of $4.4 billion of available cash.

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Our loan funding facilities, early buy out facilities, MSRs facility and unsecured lines of credit also generally require us to comply with certain operating and financial covenants and the availability of funds under these facilities is subject to, among other conditions, our continued compliance with these covenants. These financial covenants include, but are not limited to, maintaining (1) a certain minimum tangible net worth, (2) minimum liquidity, (3) a maximum ratio of total liabilities or total debt to tangible net worth and (4) pre-tax net income requirements. A breach of these covenants can result in an event of default under these facilities and as such allows the lenders to pursue certain remedies. In addition, each of these facilities, as well as our unsecured lines of credit, includes cross default or cross acceleration provisions that could result in all facilities terminating if an event of default or acceleration of maturity occurs under any facility. We were in compliance with all covenants as of March 31,June 30, 2021 and 2020.

March 31,As disclosed in further detail Item 5. Other Information of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, on August 10, 2021, we refinanced, and extended the maturity of, our revolving credit agreement.

June 30, 2021 compared to March 31,June 30, 2020

Cash Flows

Our Cash and cash equivalents and restrictedRestricted cash were $2.9$2.1 billion at March 31,June 30, 2021, an increase of $579.6$200.6 million, or 24.5%10.8%, compared to $2.4$1.9 billion at March 31,June 30, 2020. The increase in the Cash and cash equivalents and restrictedRestricted cash balance was mainly impacted by a net increase from earnings for the period adjusted for non-cash items. The increase was partially offset by distributions made to other unit holders (member) of Holdings.

Equity

Equity was $8.3$8.2 billion as of March 31,June 30, 2021, an increase of $4.6$2.6 billion, or 126.7%47.4%, as compared to $3.7$5.6 billion as of March 31,June 30, 2020. The change was primarily the result of net income of $12.1$9.7 billion and share-based compensation of $146.3$153.3 million. The increase was partially offset by transfers and distributions made to the parent company and to other unit holders (member) of Holdings.
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Distributions
On February 25, 2021, our board of directors authorized and declared a cash dividend (the "Special Dividend") of $1.11 per share to the holders of our Class A common stock. The Special Dividend was paid on March 23, 2021 to holders of the Class A common stock of record as of the close of business on March 9, 2021. The Company funded the Special Dividend from cash distributions of approximately $2.2 billion by RKT Holdings, LLC to all of its members, including the Company.

In addition to the $2.2 billion Special Dividend, we had $200 million$1.4 billion in tax distributions, for a total of $2.4$3.6 billion of distributions during the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2021. During the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2020, we had net transfers to the parent company of $21.9 million.$1.6 billion. Except for tax distributions, these distributions are at the discretion of our board of directors.


Contractual Obligations, Commercial Commitments, and Other Contingencies

There were no material changes outside the ordinary course of business to our outstanding contractual obligations as of March 31,June 30, 2021 from information and amounts previously disclosed as of December 31, 2020 in our Annual Report on Form 10-K under the caption “Contractual Obligations, Commercial Commitments, and Other Contingencies”. Refer to Notes 5, Borrowings, and 10, Commitments, Contingencies and Guarantees, of the notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for further discussion of contractual obligations, commercial commitments, and other contingencies, including legal contingencies.
New Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Effective
See Note 1, Business, Basis of Presentation and Accounting Policies of the notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for details of recently issued accounting pronouncements and their expected impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements.





























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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

There have been no material changes to the Company's exposure to market risks since what was disclosed in the Company's December 31, 2020 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our management, with the participation of our CEO and CFO, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), as of the end of the period covered by this Form 10-Q. Based on such evaluation, our CEO and CFO have concluded that as of March 31,June 30, 2021, our 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 rules and forms of the SEC, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our CEO and CFO, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting identified in our management’s evaluation pursuant to Rules 13a-15(d) and 15d-15(d) of the Exchange Act during the period covered by this Form 10-Q that 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 and internal control over financial reporting, 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. Because of inherent limitations, internal controls over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. In addition, the design of disclosure controls and procedures must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints and that management is required to apply judgment in evaluating the benefits of possible controls and procedures relative to their costs.

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

In the ordinary course of business, we may from time to time be involved in various pending or threatened legal actions. The litigation process is inherently uncertain and it is possible that the resolution of such matters might have a material adverse effect upon our financial condition and/or results of operations. However, in the opinion of our management, matters currently pending or threatened against us are not expected to have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

There are certain risks and uncertainties in our business that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. In “Part I – Item 1A. – Risk Factors” of our 2020 Form 10-K, as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on March 24, 2021, and available at www.sec.gov or at www.rocketcompanies.com, we included a detailed discussion of our risk factors. Our risk factors have not changed significantly from those disclosed in our 2020 Form 10-K. These risk factors should be read carefully in connection with evaluating our business and in connection with the forward-looking statements and other information contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Any of the risks described in our 2020 Form 10-K could materially affect our business, condensed consolidated financial condition or future results and the actual outcome of matters as to which forward-looking statements are made. The risk factors described in our 2020 Form 10-K are not the only risks we face. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us, or that we currently deem to be immaterial, also may materially adversely affect our business, condensed consolidated financial condition and/or future results.

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

Share Repurchase Authorization

On November 10, 2020, our board of directors approved a share repurchase program of up to $1.0 billion of our Common Stock, including both Class A and Class D, which repurchases may be made, from time to time, in privately negotiated transactions or in the open market, in accordance with applicable securities laws (the “Share Repurchase Program”). The Share Repurchase Program will remain in effect for a two-year period. The Share Repurchase Program authorizes but does not obligate the Company to make any repurchases at any specific time. The timing and extent to which the Company repurchases its shares will depend upon, among other things, market conditions, share price, liquidity targets, regulatory requirements and other factors. As of March 31, 2021

The following table shows the Share Repurchase Program activity during the three months ended June 30, 2021:

PeriodNumber of Shares
Repurchased
Average Repurchase Price Per ShareTotal Repurchase Amount
4/1/2021 to 4/30/2021— $— $— 
5/1/2021 to 5/31/2021496,829 16.738,312,921
6/1/2021 to 6/30/2021— — — 
Total for the three months ended June 30, 2021496,829 $16.73 $8,312,921 

There were no shares have been repurchased under the Share Repurchase Program.Program prior to May of 2021. Approximately $991.7 million of the Share Repurchase Program remained available as of June 30, 2021.


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Item 5. Other Information

On August 10, 2021 (the “Closing Date”), Rocket Mortgage, LLC (the “Rocket Mortgage”), a Michigan limited liability company, as borrower, entered into a new Revolving Credit Agreement (the “2021 Credit Agreement”), by and among Rocket Mortgage, the lenders party thereto and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent (the “Administrative Agent”), with an initial aggregate commitment of $1.0 billion, maturing on August 10, 2024.

Proceeds of the borrowings under the 2021 Credit Agreement will be used for general corporate purposes. Borrowings under the 2021 Credit Agreement are unsecured and will bear interest at a rate equal to, at Rocket Mortgage’s option, either (a) a Eurodollar rate determined by reference to adjusted LIBOR for the interest period, plus an applicable margin (determined based on Rocket Mortgage’s credit rating) or (b) a base rate determined by reference to the highest of (i) the federal funds rate plus 0.50% per annum, (ii) the rate last quoted by the Wall Street Journal as the US prime rate and (iii) the one-month adjusted LIBOR plus 1.00% per annum, in each case, plus an applicable margin (determined based on Rocket Mortgage’s credit rating). In addition, the 2021 Credit Agreement requires Rocket Mortgage to pay a commitment fee (determined based on Rocket Mortgage’s corporate credit rating) in respect of the unused commitments under the 2021 Credit Agreement.

The 2021 Credit Agreement contains certain customary events of default, including relating to a change of control, and certain covenants and restrictions that limit Rocket Mortgage’s and its subsidiaries’ ability to, among other things, incur additional debt; create liens on certain assets; pay dividends on or make distributions in respect of their capital stock or make other restricted payments; consolidate, merge, sell, or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of their assets; and enter into certain transactions with their affiliates.

Rocket Mortgage is also subject to certain financial maintenance covenants under the 2021 Credit Agreement, which require Rocket Mortgage and its subsidiaries to not exceed specified leverage and corporate debt ratios at the end of each fiscal quarter, and to maintain minimum liquidity and tangible net worth.

If Rocket Mortgage fails to perform its obligations under these and other covenants, or should any event of default occur, the revolving loan commitments under the 2021 Credit Agreement could be terminated and any outstanding borrowings, together with accrued interest, under the 2021 Credit Agreement could be declared immediately due and payable.

The foregoing description of the 2021 Credit Agreement does not purport to be complete and is subject to, and qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the 2021 Credit Agreement, a copy of which is filed as Exhibit 10.8 hereto and incorporated by reference herein.

On the Closing Date, Rocket Mortgage terminated the Revolving Credit Agreement, dated as of August 10, 2020 (the “2020 Credit Agreement”), among Rocket Mortgage, the lenders party thereto and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.. No early termination penalties or prepayment premium were incurred by Rocket Mortgage in connection with the termination of the 2020 Credit Agreement.
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Item 6. Exhibits
Exhibit NumberDescription
3.1
3.2
31.1*
31.2*
32.1*
32.2*
10.1*
10.2*
10.3*
10.4*
10.5*
10.6*
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101.SCHInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CALInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEFInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LABInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PREInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)
*Filed herewith.

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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.
Rocket Companies, Inc.
May 14,August 13, 2021By:/s/ Julie Booth
DateName: Julie Booth
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
(Principal Financial Officer)
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