In the table below, we provide the amortization dates and maturity dates for each of our credit facilities as of December 31, 2007. The amortization date is the date on which the revolving period ends under our advance facilities and repayment of the outstanding balance must begin if the facility is not renewed or extended. The maturity date is the date on which all outstanding balances must be repaid. After the amortization date, all collections that represent the repayment of advances that have been financed through the facility must be applied to reduce the balance outstanding under the facility, and any new advances under the securitizations pledged to the facility are ineligible to be financed. In order for us to maintain liquidity, advances under facilities that have entered their amortization period and have not been renewed must be repaid and pledged to another facility.
1) Borrowing capacity under a secured advance facility may only be utilized to the extent that underlying collateral is available to be pledged to that financing facility.
2) The $165,000 fixed-rate term note issued in 2006 is carried on the balance sheet at fair value as the result of a designated fair value hedging relationship that we established through the use of an interest rate swap. Maximum borrowing through the variable funding note issued under this facility increased from $100,000 to $200,000 as a result of an amendment negotiated in April 2007. In November 2007, we extended the maturity of the variable funding note for an additional year to November 2013 and increased the maximum borrowing from $200,000 to $300,000.
3) In January 2007, we reduced the borrowing capacity from $125,000 to $90,000 and extended the maturity by one year to January 2008. In October 2007, maximum borrowing under this facility was increased from $90,000 to $140,000. Subsequently, on February 12, 2008, we negotiated a further increase in the maximum borrowing to $200,000 and extended the stated maturity to February 2011.
4) In September 2007, we executed a servicing advance securitization and issued a variable funding note under which we may borrow a maximum of $200,000. We intend to renew or extend this facility. The interest rate increased from 1-Month LIBOR plus 80 basis points to 1-Month LIBOR plus 200 basis points on November 1, 2007 and to 1-Month LIBOR plus 500 basis points on January 1, 2008.
5) In December 2007, we executed a servicing advance securitization and issued a variable funding note under which we may borrow a maximum of $250,000. The interest rate for this note is determined using a commercial paper rate that reflects the borrowing costs of the lender plus a margin of 150 basis points. This rate approximated 1-Month LIBOR plus 150 basis points.
6) In August 2007, the maturity of this agreement was extended to August 2008 and the maximum borrowing capacity was increased from $300,000 to $355,000. We intend to downsize this facility to $300,000 if, and when, a larger facility currently under ratings agency review is issued.
7) This agreement is secured by “A” rated securities issued in connection with the transfer of loan and real estate collateral to OREALT, a bankruptcy remote VIE that we consolidate. We expect to market these securities to third parties as the credit markets begin to stabilize.
8) This agreement has no stated credit limit or maturity; however, each transaction matures and is renewed monthly.
Certain of our credit facilities require that we maintain minimum liquidity levels, and we are in compliance with these requirements.
A number of our credit agreements mature at various dates during the next twelve months. At December 31, 2007, we had an aggregate balance of $451,308 outstanding under agreements maturing within one year, subject to possible renewal and extension.
We have the following anticipated uses of cash:
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In addition to the anticipated uses of cash identified above, and to the extent we have available funds, we will also consider additional strategic investments similar to OSI and NPL, additional acquisitions and additional common share repurchases. We may also evaluate the retirement of our 10 7/8% Capital Securities which became redeemable in whole or in part at our option beginning August 1, 2007 at a redemption price of 105.438%. From time to time, we may also repurchase our 3.25% Convertible Notes on the open market.
During the second half of 2007, disruption in global capital markets and increased funding requirements for servicing advances due to rising delinquencies and declining prepayments have negatively impacted our liquidity position. In response to these events, we have increased borrowing capacity for servicing advances and have developed plans to ensure sufficient liquidity throughout 2008. These plans include renewing or replacing our existing financing facilities (identified in Notes 16 and 17 to our Consolidated Financial Statements) that either enter amortization or mature in 2008; reducing the growth of servicing advances by implementing operational changes such as increased use of loan modifications; closing new advance financing facilities, selling non-core assets; and evaluating issuing subordinated debt or preferred stock.
Although successful execution cannot be guaranteed, management believes that the plans are sufficient to meet liquidity requirements for the next twelve months. We expect to comply with all financial covenants during that time. If we are unable to successfully implement these plans, or if unanticipated market factors emerge, it could have a material adverse impact upon our business, results of operations and financial position.
Cash and investment grade securities totaled $149,119 at December 31, 2007 as compared to $311,567 at December 31, 2006.
Significant uses of funds for 2007 included the following:
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| | o | Increase in advances and match funded advances | | $ | 524,400 | |
| | o | Reduction of servicer liabilities | | $ | 179,065 | |
| | o | Purchase of mortgage servicing rights | | $ | 111,807 | |
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| • | Purchase of NCI for $48,918, net of cash acquired |
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| • | Investment in asset management vehicles of $73,513 |
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| • | Repurchase of 1,000,000 shares of our common stock for $14,520 |
Significant sources of funds for 2007 included the following:
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| • | Net borrowings under match funded advance financing facilities and lines of credit of $515,560 |
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| • | Proceeds from early redemption of CDs of $66,260 |
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| • | Distribution from BMS Holdings of $45,894 |
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Our operating activities provided (used) $(512,044), $391,781 and $(328,174) of cash flows during 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively. The decline in net cash flows from operating activities in 2007 as compared to 2006 primarily reflects a significant reduction in proceeds from the sale and securitization of loans held for resale and increased funding requirements of the Residential Servicing business. These reductions were somewhat offset by a decline in net cash used by trading activities. Loans held for resale provided (used) cash of $3,485, $633,205 and $(551,037) during 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively. The reason for this change is that in 2007 we decided to shut down our subprime origination business and de-emphasize our loan purchase and securitization activities. The funding requirements of our Residential Servicing business are reflected in the decrease in servicer liabilities and increase in servicing advances which collectively used $703,465 of cash in 2007. These same items used $210,609 and $66,089 of cash during 2006 and 2005, respectively. This change resulted from declining prepayment speeds and rising delinquencies. Trading activities provided (used) net cash of $96,246, $(199,477) and $99,842 in 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively. This change is due to the maturity of short-term investment grade securities as a result of a decline in excess funds available to invest in such securities and the receipt of $44,607 from the sale of the UK residuals. The net cash flows provided by operating activities in 2006 largely reflect the sale and securitization of loans held for resale, a significant portion of which were acquired in 2005. Although net income for 2006 increased by $191,445, it included a tax benefit of $126,377 primarily reflecting the reversal of $155,377 of deferred tax asset valuation allowances.
Our investing activities used cash flows totaling $122,957, $261,504 and $104,796 during 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively. In 2007, purchases of mortgage servicing rights of $113,502, investments in asset management entities totaling $73,513 and net cash paid to acquire NCI of $48,918 were partially offset by $66,260 of cash received from our early redemption of CDs and the return of $45,894 that we had originally invested in BMS Holdings in 2006. Investing activities for 2006 consisted primarily of purchases of mortgage servicing rights of $141,741, a $72,424 investment in CDs and $45,894 used to acquire a 46% equity interest in BMS Holdings. Investing activities for 2005 consisted primarily of purchases of mortgage servicing rights totaling $113,946.
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Our financing activities provided (used) cash flows of $512,663, $(163,307) and $159,690 during 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively. Cash flows provided by financing activities in 2007 reflect net proceeds from match funded liabilities and lines of credit of our Residential Servicing business totaling $529,292 which were primarily related to increased borrowings on servicing advances. Cash flows used by financing activities in 2006 primarily reflect a $438,327 net decrease in lines of credit and other secured borrowings used to finance loans held for resale offset in part by $308,135 of net borrowings under Residential Servicing match funded liabilities and lines of credit. Cash flows provided by financing activities in 2005 include $530,569 of net cash we received under agreements to finance the purchase of loans held for resale offset by a $376,591 decline in deposits and $70,445 paid to repurchase debt securities. The decline in deposits in 2005 resulted from maturing certificates of deposit and the cash payment in connection with our sale of our customer deposits as part of debanking.
CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS AND OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
Contractual Obligations
The following table sets forth certain information regarding amounts we owe to others under contractual obligations as of December 31, 2007 based on maturities and payment due dates:
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3.25% Convertible Notes (2) | | 19 | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | 96,900 | | $ | 96,900 | |
10.875% Capital Trust Securities (3) | | 19 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 53,379 | | | 53,379 | |
Capital leases | | 31 | | | 1,290 | | | 1,783 | | | 5 | | | — | | | 3,078 | |
Operating leases | | 31 | | | 7,426 | | | 12,046 | | | 7,044 | | | 17,506 | | | 44,022 | |
Lines of credit and other secured borrowings (4) | | 17 | | | 339,847 | | | — | | | — | | | 129 | | | 339,976 | |
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(1) See respective Notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements.
(2) The Convertible Notes will mature on August 1, 2024. However, beginning August 1, 2009, we may redeem all or a portion of the notes for cash for a price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the notes to be redeemed plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any. Holders may also require us to repurchase all or a portion of their notes for cash on August 1, 2009, August 1, 2014 and August 1, 2019 or upon the occurrence of a “fundamental change” at a repurchase price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the notes to be repurchased plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any. A “fundamental change” is a change of control or a termination of trading in our common stock. Expected annual interest on the Convertible Notes is $3,896.
(3) Expected annual interest on the Capital Trust Securities is $5,808.
(4) Actual interest on lines of credit and other secured borrowings was $20,661 in 2007. Future interest could vary depending on utilization and changes in LIBOR and spreads.
(5) We have excluded match funded liabilities of $1,001,403 from the contractual obligation table above because it represents non-recourse debt that has been collateralized by match funded advances which are not available to satisfy general claims against OCN. Holders of the notes issued by the SPEs have no recourse against any assets other than the match funded advances that serve as collateral for the securitized debt. Actual interest on match funded liabilities was $41,541 in 2007. Future interest could vary depending on utilization and changes in LIBOR and spreads.
We believe that we have adequate resources to meet all contractual obligations as they come due.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
In the normal course of business, we engage in transactions with a variety of financial institutions and other companies that are not reflected on our balance sheet. In addition, through our investment in subordinate and residual securities, we provide credit support to the senior classes of securities. We are subject to potential financial loss if the counterparties to our off-balance sheet transaction are unable to complete an agreed upon transaction. We seek to limit counterparty risk through financial analysis, dollar limits and other monitoring procedures. We have also entered into non-cancelable operating leases and have committed to invest up to an additional $76,487 in asset management vehicles.
Derivatives.We record all derivative transactions at fair value on our consolidated balance sheets. We use these derivatives primarily to manage our interest rate and credit risks. The notional amounts of our derivative contracts do not reflect our exposure to credit loss.
Involvement with SPEs.We use SPEs for a variety of purposes but principally in the securitization of mortgage loans and in the financing of our servicing advances.
Our securitizations of mortgage loans have been structured as sales in accordance with SFAS No. 140, “Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities” (“SFAS No. 140”) and the SPEs to which we have transferred the mortgage loans are qualifying special purpose entities (“QSPEs”) under SFAS No. 140 and are therefore not subject to consolidation. We have retained both subordinated and residual interests in these QSPEs. Where we are the servicer of the securitized loans, we generally have the right to repurchase the mortgage loans from the QSPE when the costs exceed the benefits of servicing the remaining loans.
We generally use match funded securitization facilities to finance our servicing advances. The SPEs to which the advances are transferred in the securitization transaction are included in our consolidated financial statements either because the transfer did not qualify for sales accounting treatment or because the SPE is not a QSPE and we have the majority equity interest in the SPE or we are the primary beneficiary where the SPE is also a VIE. The holders of the debt of these SPEs can look only to the assets of the SPEs for satisfaction of the debt and have no recourse against OCN.
VIEs.In addition to certain of our financing SPEs, we have invested in a number of other VIEs, primarily in connection with purchases of whole loans. If we determine that we are the primary beneficiary of a VIE, we report the VIE in our consolidated financial statements.
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See Notes 1, 21 and 31 to our Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding off-balance sheet arrangements.
RECENT ACCOUNTING DEVELOPMENTS
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements,” which establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about fair value measurement. The FASB also issued SFAS No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities,” in February 2007, which gives entities the option to report at fair value many financial instruments and other items that are not currently required to be reported at fair value. The effective date for SFAS No. 157 and SFAS No. 159 is the first fiscal year that begins after November 15, 2007 (the year beginning January 1, 2008 for OCN). The adoption of SFAS No. 157 on January 1, 2008 did not have a material impact on our consolidated balance sheet or consolidated statement of operations, but the implementation of SFAS No. 157 will require additional disclosures. Upon adoption of SFAS No. 159 on January 1, 2008, we did not elect the fair value option for any financial instrument we do not currently report at fair value.
For additional information regarding these and other recent accounting pronouncements, see Note 1 to our Consolidated Financial Statements.
The ASF Framework and Subprime ARM Loans
In December 2007, the American Securitization Forum (“ASF”) issued the “Streamlined Foreclosure and Loss Avoidance Framework for Securitized Subprime Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loans” (the “ASF Framework”). The ASF Framework provides guidance for servicers to streamline borrower evaluation procedures and to facilitate the use of foreclosure and loss prevention efforts (including refinancings, forbearances, workout plans, loan modifications, deeds-in-lieu and short sales or short payoffs) for certain subprime adjustable rate mortgage (“ARM”) loans.
While there is no standard definition for subprime loans, we generally consider loans to borrowers with a credit score of less than 670 to be subprime. Lenders typically assess higher interest rates and additional fees on subprime loans in order to compensate for the increased credit risk associated with this type of loan.
The Framework applies to all first-lien subprime ARM loans that have a fixed rate of interest for an initial period of 36 months or less, are included in securitized pools, were originated between January 1, 2005, and July 31, 2007, and have an initial interest rate reset date between January 1, 2008, and July 31, 2010 (“ASF Framework Loans”).
The Framework categorizes the population of ASF Framework Loans into three segments. Segment 1 includes loans where the borrower is current and is likely to be able to refinance into any available mortgage product. Segment 2 includes loans where the borrower is current, is unlikely to be able to refinance into any readily available mortgage industry product and meets certain defined criteria. Segment 3 includes loans where the borrower is not current, as defined, and does not meet the criteria for Segments 1 or 2.
ASF Framework Loans in Segment 2 of the Framework are eligible for “fast-track” modification under which the interest rate will be kept at the existing initial rate, generally for five years following the interest rate reset date. The goal of the ASF Framework is to reduce the number of U.S. subprime residential mortgage borrowers who might default because the borrowers cannot afford to pay the increased interest rate on their loans after their subprime residential mortgage variable loan rate resets.
In January 2008, the SEC’s Office of Chief Accountant (the “OCA”) issued a letter (the “OCA Letter”) addressing accounting issues that may be raised by the ASF Framework. The OCA Letter expressed the view that if a Segment 2 subprime ARM loan is modified pursuant to the ASF Framework and that loan could legally be modified, the OCA will not object to the continued status of the transferee as a QSPE under SFAS No. 140, “Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities” (“SFAS No. 140”). The OCA requested that the FASB immediately address the issues that have arisen in the application of the QSPE guidance in SFAS No. 140.
We may make loan modifications in accordance with the ASF Framework in 2008 but do not expect them to have a material effect on our accounting for subprime residential mortgage loans or securitizations or retained interests in securitizations of subprime residential mortgage loans.
ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK (Dollars in thousands)
Market risk includes liquidity risk, interest rate risk, prepayment risk and foreign currency exchange rate risk. Market risk also reflects the risk of declines in the valuation of trading securities, MSRs and in the value of the collateral underlying loans.
We are exposed to liquidity risk primarily because of the highly variable daily cash requirements to support the Residential Servicing business including the requirement to make advances pursuant to servicing contracts and the process of remitting borrower payments to the custodial accounts. In general, we finance our operations through operating cash flows and various other sources including match funded agreements, secured lines of credit and repurchase agreements.
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We are exposed to interest rate risk to the degree that our interest-bearing liabilities mature or reprice at different speeds, or different bases, than our interest-earning assets. Our Residential Servicing business is characterized by non-interest earning assets financed by interest-bearing liabilities. Among the more significant non-interest earning assets are servicing advances and MSRs. At December 31, 2007, we had residential servicing advances of $1,418,984 consisting of advances on loans serviced for others of $292,887 and match funded advances on loans serviced for others of $1,126,097.
We are also exposed to interest rate risk because earnings on float balances are affected by short-term interest rates. These float balances, which are not included in our financial statements, amounted to approximately $356,700 at December 31, 2007 and averaged approximately $677,200 for the year 2007. We report these earnings as a component of servicing and subservicing fees. Partially offsetting this risk is the fact that a large component of our outstanding debt is variable rate debt. Therefore, declining rates will also reduce our interest expense for that financing. At December 31, 2007, the combined balance of our match funded liabilities, debt securities, lines of credit and other secured borrowings totaled $1,491,658. Of this amount $1,171,790, or 79%, was variable rate debt, for which debt service costs are sensitive to changes in interest rates, and $319,868 was fixed rate debt. We have entered into interest rate swap agreements to convert the interest rate on $165,000 of our fixed rate debt to variable.
Our balance sheet at December 31, 2007 included interest-earning assets totaling $217,417, including $34,876 of investment grade securities and $75,240 of loans held for resale.
Interest rates, prepayment speeds and the payment performance of the underlying loans significantly affect both our initial and ongoing valuations and the rate of amortization of MSRs. As of December 31, 2007, the carrying value and estimated fair value of our residential mortgage servicing rights were $191,935 and $271,108, respectively.
We face little market risk with regard to our advances and match funded advances on loans serviced for others. This is because we are obligated to fund advances only to the extent that we believe that they are recoverable and because advances generally are the first obligations to be satisfied when a securitization trust disburses funds. We are indirectly exposed to interest risk by our funding of advances because approximately 80% of our total advances and match funded advances are funded through borrowings, and most of the debt is variable rate debt.
We are exposed to foreign currency exchange rate risk in connection with our investment in non-U.S. dollar functional currency operations to the extent that our foreign exchange positions remain unhedged.
Impact of Changes in Interest Rates on the Net Value of Interest Rate-Sensitive Financial Instruments
We perform an interest rate sensitivity analysis of our portfolio of MSRs every quarter. We currently estimate that the fair value of the portfolio decreases or increases by approximately 3.39% and 3.12%, respectively, for every 50 basis point increase or decrease in interest rates. This sensitivity analysis is limited in that it was performed at a particular point in time; only contemplates certain movements in interest rates; does not incorporate changes in interest rate volatility; is subject to the accuracy of various assumptions used, including prepayment forecasts and discount rates; and does not incorporate other factors that would impact our overall financial performance in such scenarios. We carry MSRs at the lower of amortized cost or fair value by strata. To the extent that fair value were to decline below amortized cost, we would record an impairment charge to earnings and establish a valuation allowance. A subsequent increase in fair value could result in the recovery of some or all of a previously established valuation allowance. However, an increase in fair value of a particular stratum above its amortized cost would not be reflected in current earnings. For these reasons, this interest rate sensitivity estimate should not be viewed as an earnings forecast.
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The following table shows our financial instruments that are sensitive to changes in interest rates, categorized by expected maturity or repricing characteristics, and the fair values of those instruments at December 31, 2007:
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Interest-earning cash | | $ | 13,091 | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | 13,091 | | $ | 13,091 | |
Average interest rate | | | 3.64 | % | | — | % | | — | % | | — | % | | — | % | | — | % | | 3.64 | % | | | |
Trading securities | | | 6,148 | | | 332 | | | 75 | | | 320 | | | 435 | | | 34,928 | | | 42,238 | | | 42,238 | |
Average interest rate | | | 17.26 | % | | 27.10 | % | | 27.73 | % | | 20.72 | % | | 20.30 | % | | 6.12 | % | | 8.20 | % | | | |
Loans held for resale (2) | | | 75,240 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 75,240 | | | 75,240 | |
Average interest rate | | | 10.12 | % | | — | % | | — | % | | — | % | | — | % | | — | % | | 10.12 | % | | | |
Interest–earning collateral and debt service deposits | | | 86,796 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 86,796 | | | 86,796 | |
Average interest rate | | | 4.66 | % | | — | % | | — | % | | — | % | | — | % | | — | % | | 4.66 | % | | | |
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Total rate-sensitive assets | | $ | 181,275 | | $ | 332 | | $ | 75 | | $ | 320 | | $ | 435 | | $ | 34,928 | | $ | 217,365 | | $ | 217,365 | |
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Match funded liabilities | | $ | 832,144 | | $ | — | | $ | 169,259 | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | 1,001,403 | | $ | 1,001,403 | |
Average interest rate | | | 6.94 | % | | — | % | | 5.34 | % | | — | % | | — | % | | — | % | | 6.67 | % | | | |
Lines of credit and other secured borrowings | | | 339,976 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 339,976 | | | 339,976 | |
Average interest rate | | | 6.34 | % | | — | % | | — | % | | — | % | | — | % | | — | % | | 6.34 | % | | | |
Debt securities | | | — | | | 96,900 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 53,379 | | | 150,279 | | | 121,067 | |
Average interest rate | | | — | % | | 3.25 | % | | — | % | | — | % | | — | % | | 10.88 | % | | 5.96 | % | | | |
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Total rate-sensitive liabilities | | $ | 1,172,120 | | $ | 96,900 | | $ | 169,259 | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | 53,379 | | $ | 1,491,658 | | $ | 1,462,446 | |
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(1) Expected maturities are contractual maturities adjusted for prepayments of principal. We use certain assumptions to estimate fair values and expected maturities. For assets, we base expected maturities upon contractual maturity, projected repayments and prepayments of principal. We base the prepayment experience reflected herein on our historical experience. The actual maturities of these instruments could vary substantially if future prepayments differ from our historical experience.
(2) The balances are net of market valuation allowances and include non-performing loans.
The expected maturity of interest rate-sensitive assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2007 and 2006 compare as follows:
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Amount | | $ | 181,275 | | $ | 332 | | $ | 75 | | $ | 320 | | $ | 435 | | $ | 34,928 | | $ | 217,365 | |
Percent of total | | | 83.40 | % | | 0.15 | % | | 0.03 | % | | 0.15 | % | | 0.20 | % | | 16.07 | % | | 100.00 | % |
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Amount | | $ | 211,990 | | $ | 8,902 | | $ | 10,088 | | $ | 6,674 | | $ | 5,788 | | $ | 115,067 | | $ | 358,509 | |
Percent of total | | | 59.13 | % | | 2.48 | % | | 2.82 | % | | 1.86 | % | | 1.61 | % | | 32.10 | % | | 100.00 | % |
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Amount | | $ | 1,172,120 | | $ | 96,900 | | $ | 169,259 | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | 53,379 | | $ | 1,491,658 | |
Percent of total | | | 78.57 | % | | 6.50 | % | | 11.35 | % | | — | % | | — | % | | 3.58 | % | | 100.00 | % |
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Amount | | $ | 655,887 | | $ | — | | $ | 96,900 | | $ | 164,498 | | $ | — | | $ | 67,800 | | $ | 985,085 | |
Percent of total | | | 66.58 | % | | — | % | | 9.84 | % | | 16.70 | % | | — | % | | 6.88 | % | | 100.00 | % |
Our Investment Committee is authorized to utilize a wide variety of off-balance sheet financial techniques to assist it in the management of interest rate risk and foreign currency exchange rate risk. During 2007, we sold the UK residuals and terminated our remaining British pound currency futures. Also during 2007, the remaining interest rate swaps, Eurodollar interest futures contracts and credit default swaps we had entered into to hedge our exposure to interest rate risk presented by our float earnings, loans held for resale and portfolio of residual and subordinate securities either had matured or were terminated. At December 31, 2007, we had an open interest rate swap with a notional amount of $165,000 hedging our exposure to an increase in the fair value of our fixed-rate match funded note due to declining interest rates. We also had interest rate caps with a notional amount of $250,000 hedging our exposure to rising interest rates related to a variable-rate match funded note issued in December 2007. See Note 21 to our Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding our management of interest rate, credit and foreign currency exchange rate risk.
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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
The information required by this section is contained in the Consolidated Financial Statements of Ocwen Financial Corporation and Report of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Independent Registered Certified Public Accounting Firm, beginning on Page F-1.
ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
None.
ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Our management, under the supervision of and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures, as such term is 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 Annual Report. Based on such evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of the end of such period, our disclosure controls and procedures are effective.
Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as that term is defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f).
Under the supervision of and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we have conducted an evaluation of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2007, based on the framework set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”) inInternal Control – Integrated Framework. Based on that evaluation, our management concluded that, as of December 31, 2007, internal control over financial reporting is effective based on criteria established inInternal Control – Integrated Framework issued by the COSO.
Management has excluded NCI Holdings, Inc. from its assessment of internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2007 because it was acquired through a purchase business combination in the second quarter of 2007. NCI is a wholly-owned subsidiary whose total assets and total revenues represent 3% and 7%, respectively, of consolidated total assets and consolidated total revenues of OCN as of and for the year ended December 31, 2007.
The effectiveness of OCN’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2007, has been audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, an independent registered certified public accounting firm, as stated in their report that appears herein.
Limitations on the Effectiveness of Controls
A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. In addition, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There have not been any changes in our internal control over financial reporting during our fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2007 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION
There was no information required to be reported on Form 8-K during the fourth quarter of the year covered by this Form 10-K that was not so reported.
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PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The information contained in our 2008 Proxy Statement under the captions “Election of Directors – Nominees for Director,” “Executive Officers Who Are Not Directors,” “Board of Directors and Corporate Governance – Committees of the Board of Directors – Audit committee”, “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Related Stockholder Matters – Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance” and “Board of Directors and Corporate Governance – Code of Ethics” is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The information contained in our 2008 Proxy Statement under the captions “Executive Compensation” and “Board of Directors Compensation” is incorporated herein by reference
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
The information contained in our 2008 Proxy Statement under the captions “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Related Stockholder Matters – Beneficial Ownership of Common Stock” and “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Related Stockholder Matters – Equity Compensation Plan Information” are incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE
The Board of Directors has adopted a policy and procedure for review, approval and monitoring of transactions involving OCN and related persons (directors and executive officers or their immediate family members, or shareholders owning five percent or greater of OCN’s outstanding stock) within OCN’s written Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, which is available at www.ocwen.com. The policy and procedure is not limited to related person transactions that meet the threshold for disclosure under the relevant Securities and Exchange Commission rules, as it broadly covers any situation in which a conflict of interest may arise.
Any situation that potentially qualifies as a conflict of interest is to be immediately disclosed to the Compliance Officer and/or the General Counsel to assess the nature and extent of any concern, as well as the appropriate next steps. The Compliance Officer and/or the General Counsel will notify the Chairman of Audit Committee if any such situation requires approval of the Board of Directors. Related persons are required to obtain the prior written approval of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors before participating in any transaction or situation that may pose a conflict of interest. In considering a transaction, the Audit Committee will consider all relevant factors, including (i) whether the transaction is in the best interests of OCN; (ii) alternatives to the related person transaction; (iii) whether the transaction is on terms comparable to those available with third parties; (iv) the potential for the transaction to lead to an actual or apparent conflict of interest and any safeguards imposed to prevent such actual or apparent conflicts; and (v) the overall fairness of the transaction to OCN. The Audit Committee will periodically monitor any approved transactions to ensure that there are no changed circumstances that would render it advisable for OCN to amend or terminate the transaction.
The only related person transaction during the last fiscal year was the execution of a Stock Purchase Agreement between OCN and Wishco, Inc. in May of 2007. Wishco is a holding company controlled by Barry N. Wish pursuant to his ownership of 93.0% of Wishco’s common stock. Mr. Wish is the Chairman Emeritus and a director of OCN. Pursuant to the terms of the Stock Purchase Agreement, OCN purchased 1,000,000 shares of common stock of OCN owned by Wishco at a price of $14.52 per share, which was the closing price of OCN common stock on April 27, 2007. The aggregate purchase price for the shares was paid on May 1, 2007, in accordance with the terms of the Stock Repurchase Agreement. This transaction was brought to the attention of the General Counsel, who consulted with the Chairman of the Board of Directors and sought advice of outside counsel. The Chairman informed the Board of Directors of the transaction which was unanimously ratified by the Board of Directors with Barry Wish abstaining from the vote.
The information contained in our 2008 Proxy Statement under the caption “Board of Directors and Corporate Governance – Independence of Directors” is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES
The information required by this item is included in our 2008 Proxy Statement under the caption “Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Certified Public Accounting Firm” and is incorporated herein by reference.
PART IV
ITEM 15. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
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(1) and (2) | Financial Statements and Schedules. The information required by this section is contained in the Consolidated Financial Statements of Ocwen Financial Corporation and Report of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Independent Registered Certified Public Accounting Firm, beginning on Page F-1. |
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(3) | Exhibits. (Exhibits marked with a “ * ” denote management contracts or compensatory plans or agreements) |
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| 2.1 | Agreement of Merger dated as of July 25, 1999 among Ocwen Financial Corporation, Ocwen Asset Investment Corp. and Ocwen Acquisition Company (1) |
| 2.2 | Stock Purchase Agreement dated as of May 23, 2006 by and among Bankruptcy Management Solutions, Inc., Its Stockholders and Warrant Holder, and BMS Holdings, Inc. (2) |
| 2.3 | Amendment No.1 dated July 31, 2006 to the Stock Purchase Agreement by and among Bankruptcy Management Solutions, Inc., Its Stockholders and Warrant Holder, and BMS Holdings, Inc. The company agrees to furnish supplementally a copy of any omitted schedule to the Commission upon request (2) |
| 3.1 | Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation (3) |
| 3.2 | Amended and Restated Bylaws (Submitted herewith) |
| 4.0 | Form of Certificate of Common Stock (3) |
| 4.1 | Certificate of Trust of Ocwen Capital Trust I (4) |
| 4.2 | Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust of Ocwen Capital Trust I (4) |
| 4.3 | Form of Capital Security of Ocwen Capital Trust I (included in Exhibit 4.4) (4) |
| 4.4 | Form of Indenture relating to 10.875% Junior Subordinated Debentures due 2027 of OCN (4) |
| 4.5 | Form of 10.875% Junior Subordinated Debentures due 2027 of OCN (included in Exhibit 4.6) (4) |
| 4.6 | Form of Guarantee of OCN relating to the Capital Securities of Ocwen Capital Trust I (4) |
| 4.7 | Registration Rights Agreement dated as of July 28, 2004, between OCN and Jeffries & Company Inc. (5) |
| 4.8 | Indenture dated as of July 28, 2004, between OCN and the Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A., as trustee (5) |
| 10.1* | Ocwen Financial Corporation 1996 Stock Plan for Directors, as amended (6) |
| 10.2* | Ocwen Financial Corporation 1998 Annual Incentive Plan (7) |
| 10.3 | Compensation and Indemnification Agreement, dated as of May 6, 1999, between Ocwen Asset Investment Corp. (“OAC”) and the independent committee of the Board of Directors (8) |
| 10.4 | Indemnity agreement, dated August 24, 1999, among OCN and OAC’s directors (9) |
| 10.5* | Amended Ocwen Financial Corporation 1991 Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan, dated October 26, 1999 (9) |
| 10.6 | First Amendment to Agreement, dated March 30, 2000 between HCT Investments, Inc. and OAIC Partnership I, L.P. (9) |
| 10.7* | Ocwen Financial Corporation Deferral Plan for Directors, dated March 7, 2005 (10) |
| 10.8 | Collateral Trust Agreement, dated June 28, 2005, between OCN and the Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A. (11) |
| 10.9 | Guaranty, dated June 28, 2005, from OCN to the Guaranteed Parties (11) |
| 10.10 | Cash Collateral Agreement, dated June 28, 2005, among OCN, Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A. as collateral Trustee and Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A. as Account Bank (11) |
| 10.11 | Stock Purchase Agreement, dated May 5, 2006, between Wishco, Inc. and OCN (12) |
| 10.12* | Ocwen Financial Corporation 2007 Equity Incentive Plan dated May 10, 2007 (13) |
| 10.13 | Stock Repurchase Agreement, dated April 30, 2007, among Wishco, Inc., BNW Partners and OCN (14) |
| 11.1 | Computation of earnings per share (15) |
| 12.1 | Ratio of earnings to fixed charges (filed herewith) |
| 21.0 | Subsidiaries (filed herewith) |
| 23.0 | Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (filed herewith) |
| 31.1 | Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith) |
| 31.2 | Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith) |
| 32.1 | Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith) |
| 32.2 | Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith) |
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(1) | Incorporated by reference from a similarly described exhibit included with the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on July 26, 1999. |
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(2) | Incorporated by reference from the similarly described exhibit included with the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2006. |
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(3) | Incorporated by reference from the similarly described exhibit filed in connection with the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-5153) as amended, declared effective by the commission on September 25, 1996. |
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(4) | Incorporated by reference from the similarly described exhibit filed in connection with our Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-28889), as amended, declared effective by the Commission on August 6, 1997. |
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(5) | Incorporated by reference from the similarly described exhibit included with Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2004. |
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(6) | Incorporated by reference from the similarly described exhibit filed in connection with the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-8 (File No. 333-44999), effective when filed with the Commission on January 28, 1998. |
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(7) | Incorporated by reference from the similarly described exhibit to our definitive Proxy Statement with respect to our 2003 Annual Meeting of Shareholders as filed with the Commission on March 28, 2003. |
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(8) | Incorporated by reference from OAC’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 1999. |
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(9) | Incorporated by reference from the similarly described exhibit included with the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2000. |
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(10) | Incorporated by reference from the similarly described exhibit included with the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004. |
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(11) | Incorporated by reference from the similarly described exhibit included with the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2005. |
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(12) | Incorporated by reference from the similarly described exhibit included with the Registrant’s Form 8-K filed with the Commission on May 11, 2006. |
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(13) | Incorporated by reference from the similarly described exhibit to our definitive Proxy Statement with respect to our 2007 Annual Meeting of Shareholders as filed with the Commission on March 30, 2007. |
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(14) | Incorporated by reference from the similarly described exhibit included with the Registrant’s form 8-K filed with the Commission on May 1, 2007. |
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(15) | Incorporated by reference from “Note 20 Basic and Diluted Earnings per Share” on pages F- 26 of our Consolidated Financial Statements. |
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Signatures
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on our behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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| Ocwen Financial Corporation |
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| | By: /s/ William C. Erbey |
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, this Report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated:
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/s/ William C. Erbey | | Date: | | March 17, 2008 | |
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| William C. Erbey, Chairman of the Board | | | | | |
| and Chief Executive Officer | | | | | |
| (principal executive officer) | | | | | |
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/s/ Ronald M. Faris | | Date: | | March 17, 2008 | |
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| Ronald M. Faris, President and Director | | | | | |
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/s/ Martha C. Goss | | Date: | | March 17, 2008 | |
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| Martha C. Goss, Director | | | | | |
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/s/ Ronald J. Korn | | Date: | | March 17, 2008 | |
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| Ronald J. Korn, Director | | | | | |
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/s/ William H. Lacy | | Date: | | March 17, 2008 | |
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| William H. Lacy, Director | | | | | |
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/s/ W. Michael Linn | | Date: | | March 17, 2008 | |
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| W. Michael Linn, Director | | | | | |
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/s/ W. C. Martin | | Date: | | March 17, 2008 | |
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| W.C. Martin, Director | | | | | |
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/s/ Barry N. Wish | | Date: | | March 17, 2008 | |
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| Barry N. Wish, Director | | | | | |
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/s/ David J. Gunter | | Date: | | March 17, 2008 | |
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| David J. Gunter, Senior Vice President, | | | | | |
| Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer | | | | | |
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/s/ Daniel C. O’Keefe | | Date: | | March 17, 2008 | |
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| Daniel C. O’Keefe, Vice President | | | | | |
| and Chief Accounting Officer | | | | | |
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OCWEN FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND REPORT OF
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
December 31, 2007
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F-1
Report of Independent Registered Certified Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of Ocwen Financial Corporation:
In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income, changes in stockholders’ equity and of cash flows present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Ocwen Financial Corporation and its subsidiaries at December 31, 2007 and 2006, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2007 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Also in our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2007, based on criteria established inInternal Control - Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). The Company’s management is responsible for these financial statements, for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting appearing under Item 9A. Our responsibility is to express opinions on these financial statements and on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our integrated audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audits of the financial statements included examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audits also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.
As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company changed the manner in which it accounts for share based compensation in 2006.
A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
As described in Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting, management has excluded NCI Holdings, Inc. from its assessment of internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2007 because it was acquired through a purchase business combination in 2007. We have also excluded NCI Holdings, Inc. from our audit of internal control over financial reporting. NCI Holdings, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary whose total assets and total revenues represent 3% and 7%, respectively, of the related consolidated financial statement amounts as of and for the year ended December 31, 2007.
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F-2
OCWEN FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in thousands, except share data)
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Cash | | $ | 114,243 | | $ | 236,581 | |
Trading securities, at fair value | | | | | | | |
Investment grade | | | 34,876 | | | 74,986 | |
Subordinates and residuals | | | 7,362 | | | 65,242 | |
Investment in certificates of deposit | | | — | | | 72,733 | |
Loans held for resale, at lower of cost or market value | | | 75,240 | | | 99,064 | |
Advances | | | 292,887 | | | 324,137 | |
Match funded advances | | | 1,126,097 | | | 572,708 | |
Mortgage servicing rights | | | 197,295 | | | 183,743 | |
Receivables | | | 79,394 | | | 67,311 | |
Deferred tax assets, net | | | 178,178 | | | 176,135 | |
Goodwill and intangibles, net | | | 58,301 | | | 7,053 | |
Premises and equipment, net | | | 35,572 | | | 35,469 | |
Investments in unconsolidated entities | | | 76,465 | | | 46,151 | |
Other assets | | | 118,786 | | | 48,430 | |
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Match funded liabilities | | $ | 1,001,403 | | $ | 510,236 | |
Lines of credit and other secured borrowings | | | 339,976 | | | 324,520 | |
Servicer liabilities | | | 204,484 | | | 383,549 | |
Debt securities | | | 150,279 | | | 150,329 | |
Other liabilities | | | 110,429 | | | 81,340 | |
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Minority interest in subsidiaries | | | 1,979 | | | 1,790 | |
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Common stock, $.01 par value; 200,000,000 shares authorized; 62,527,360 and 63,184,867 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively | | | 625 | | | 632 | |
Additional paid-in capital | | | 177,407 | | | 186,660 | |
Retained earnings | | | 406,822 | | | 369,708 | |
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of taxes | | | 1,292 | | | 979 | |
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Total stockholders’ equity | | | 586,146 | | | 557,979 | |
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F-3
OCWEN FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
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Servicing and subservicing fees | | $ | 379,277 | | $ | 340,584 | | $ | 293,382 | |
Process management fees | | | 87,767 | | | 78,625 | | | 71,914 | |
Other revenues | | | 13,617 | | | 12,369 | | | 9,839 | |
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Compensation and benefits | | | 106,866 | | | 89,295 | | | 93,369 | |
Amortization of servicing rights | | | 99,950 | | | 110,745 | | | 96,692 | |
Servicing and origination | | | 62,938 | | | 53,795 | | | 61,083 | |
Technology and communications | | | 22,514 | | | 24,723 | | | 30,175 | |
Professional services | | | 22,972 | | | 30,897 | | | 25,445 | |
Occupancy and equipment | | | 24,466 | | | 19,267 | | | 17,513 | |
Other operating expenses | | | 20,364 | | | 15,813 | | | 22,401 | |
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Income from operations | | | 120,591 | | | 87,043 | | | 28,457 | |
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Interest income | | | 29,651 | | | 47,609 | | | 24,551 | |
Interest expense | | | (72,670 | ) | | (53,371 | ) | | (36,986 | ) |
Gain (loss) on trading securities | | | (6,663 | ) | | 2,012 | | | 10 | |
Gain (loss) on debt repurchases | | | (3 | ) | | 25 | | | 4,258 | |
Loss on loans held for resale, net | | | (8,467 | ) | | (5,684 | ) | | (4,380 | ) |
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated entities | | | 4,663 | | | 637 | | | — | |
Other, net | | | (8,723 | ) | | 3,956 | | | 6,771 | |
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Income from continuing operations before income taxes | | | 58,379 | | | 82,227 | | | 22,681 | |
Income tax expense (benefit) | | | 16,610 | | | (126,377 | ) | | 5,815 | |
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Income from continuing operations | | | 41,769 | | | 208,604 | | | 16,866 | |
Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes | | | (3,172 | ) | | (2,094 | ) | | (1,801 | ) |
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Net income | | $ | 38,597 | | $ | 206,510 | | $ | 15,065 | |
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Income from continuing operations | | $ | 0.67 | | $ | 3.32 | | $ | 0.27 | |
Loss from discontinued operations | | | (0.05 | ) | | (0.04 | ) | | (0.03 | ) |
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Net income | | $ | 0.62 | | $ | 3.28 | | $ | 0.24 | |
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Income from continuing operations | | $ | 0.62 | | $ | 2.94 | | $ | 0.26 | |
Loss from discontinued operations | | | (0.04 | ) | | (0.03 | ) | | (0.02 | ) |
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Net income | | $ | 0.58 | | $ | 2.91 | | $ | 0.24 | |
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Weighted average common shares outstanding | | | | | | | | | | |
Basic | | | 62,712,076 | | | 62,871,613 | | | 62,912,768 | |
Diluted | | | 71,458,544 | | | 71,864,311 | | | 63,885,439 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
F-4
OCWEN FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Dollars in thousands)
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Net income | | $ | 38,597 | | $ | 206,510 | | $ | 15,065 | |
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes: | | | | | | | | | | |
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Change in unrealized foreign currency translation income (loss) arising during the year (1) | | | (34 | ) | | 1,831 | | | (110 | ) |
Less: Reclassification adjustment for foreign currency translation losses (gains) included in net income (2) | | | 347 | | | — | | | (586 | ) |
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Net change in unrealized foreign currency translation gain (loss) | | | 313 | | | 1,831 | | | (696 | ) |
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Comprehensive income | | $ | 38,910 | | $ | 208,341 | | $ | 14,369 | |
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(1) | Net of tax benefit (expense) of $21, $(1,076) and $65 for 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively. |
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(2) | Net of tax benefit (expense) of $(204) and $344 for 2007 and 2005, respectively. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
F-5
OCWEN FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005
(Dollars in thousands, except share data)
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Balance at December 31, 2004 | | | 62,739,478 | | | 627 | | | 181,336 | | | 148,133 | | | 12 | | | 330,108 | |
Net income | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 15,065 | | | — | | | 15,065 | |
Issuance of common stock awards to employees | | | 185,217 | | | 2 | | | 792 | | | — | | | — | | | 794 | |
Exercise of common stock options | | | 203,410 | | | 2 | | | 1,326 | | | — | | | — | | | 1,328 | |
Excess tax benefits related to share-based awards | | | — | | | — | | | 741 | | | — | | | — | | | 741 | |
Directors’ compensation – Common stock | | | 5,366 | | | — | | | 67 | | | — | | | — | | | 67 | |
Other comprehensive income, net of taxes | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (696 | ) | | (696 | ) |
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Balance at December 31, 2005 | | | 63,133,471 | | | 631 | | | 184,262 | | | 163,198 | | | (684 | ) | | 347,407 | |
Net income | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 206,510 | | | — | | | 206,510 | |
Issuance of common stock awards to employees | | | 77,011 | | | 1 | | | 660 | | | — | | | — | | | 661 | |
Exercise of common stock options | | | 972,056 | | | 10 | | | 9,365 | | | — | | | — | | | 9,375 | |
Repurchase of common stock | | | (1,000,000 | ) | | (10 | ) | | (10,990 | ) | | — | | | — | | | (11,000 | ) |
Purchase of fractional shares in connection with reverse/forward stock split | | | (1,259 | ) | | — | | | (14 | ) | | — | | | — | | | (14 | ) |
Excess tax benefits related to share-based awards | | | — | | | — | | | 1,622 | | | — | | | — | | | 1,622 | |
Employee compensation – Share-based awards | | | — | | | — | | | 1,715 | | | — | | | — | | | 1,715 | |
Directors’ compensation – Common stock | | | 3,588 | | | — | | | 40 | | | — | | | — | | | 40 | |
Other comprehensive income, net of taxes | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 1,831 | | | 1,831 | |
Adjustment to initially apply SFAS No. 158, net of tax | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (168 | ) | | (168 | ) |
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Balance at December 31, 2006 | | | 63,184,867 | | | 632 | | | 186,660 | | | 369,708 | | | 979 | | | 557,979 | |
Cumulative effect of adoption of FIN 48 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (1,483 | ) | | — | | | (1,483 | ) |
Net income | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 38,597 | | | — | | | 38,597 | |
Equity offering costs of unconsolidated entities | | | — | | | — | | | (1,969 | ) | | — | | | — | | | (1,969 | ) |
Issuance of common stock awards to employees | | | 72,723 | | | — | | | (383 | ) | | — | | | — | | | (383 | ) |
Exercise of common stock options | | | 263,398 | | | 3 | | | 1,875 | | | — | | | — | | | 1,878 | |
Expiration of common stock options | | | — | | | — | | | 835 | | | — | | | — | | | 835 | |
Repurchase of common stock | | | (1,000,000 | ) | | (10 | ) | | (14,510 | ) | | — | | | — | | | (14,520 | ) |
Excess tax benefits related to share-based awards | | | — | | | — | | | 599 | | | — | | | — | | | 599 | |
Employee compensation – Share-based awards | | | — | | | — | | | 4,231 | | | — | | | — | | | 4,231 | |
Directors’ compensation – Common stock | | | 6,372 | | | — | | | 69 | | | — | | | — | | | 69 | |
Other comprehensive income, net of taxes | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 313 | | | 313 | |
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Balance at December 31, 2007 | | | 62,527,360 | | $ | 625 | | $ | 177,407 | | $ | 406,822 | | $ | 1,292 | | $ | 586,146 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
F-6
OCWEN FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
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Cash flows from operating activities | | | | | | | | | | |
Net income | | $ | 38,597 | | $ | 206,510 | | $ | 15,065 | |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided (used) by operating activities | | | | | | | | | | |
Amortization of servicing rights | | | 99,950 | | | 110,745 | | | 96,692 | |
Premium amortization (discount accretion) on securities, net | | | (4,040 | ) | | (3,444 | ) | | 411 | |
Depreciation and other amortization | | | 10,799 | | | 12,541 | | | 12,812 | |
Provision for bad debts and loan charge-offs | | | 9,565 | | | 5,657 | | | 6,715 | |
Impairment of investment in Bankhaus Oswald Kruber GmbH & Co. KG | | | 2,012 | | | — | | | — | |
Impairment of investment in Funding America, LLC. | | | — | | | — | | | 7,238 | |
Loss (gain) on trading securities | | | 6,663 | | | (2,012 | ) | | (10 | ) |
Loss on loans held for resale, net | | | 8,467 | | | 5,684 | | | 4,380 | |
Loss on redemption of certificates of deposit | | | 8,673 | | | — | | | — | |
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated entities | | | (4,663 | ) | | (637 | ) | | — | |
Reversal of valuation allowance on deferred tax asset | | | (543 | ) | | (155,377 | ) | | (4,140 | ) |
Loss (gain) on repurchase of debt securities | | | 3 | | | (25 | ) | | (4,258 | ) |
Excess tax benefits related to share-based awards | | | (599 | ) | | (1,622 | ) | | — | |
Net cash provided (used) by trading activities | | | 96,246 | | | (199,477 | ) | | 99,842 | |
Net cash provided (used) by loans held for resale activities | | | 3,485 | | | 633,205 | | | (551,037 | ) |
Increase in advances and match funded advances | | | (523,602 | ) | | (300,024 | ) | | (79,765 | ) |
Increase in deferred tax asset other than reversal of valuation allowance | | | (1,500 | ) | | (478 | ) | | (1,543 | ) |
Decrease (increase) in receivables and other assets | | | (79,105 | ) | | 3,303 | | | 43,310 | |
Increase (decrease) in servicer liabilities | | | (179,065 | ) | | 84,657 | | | 7,627 | |
Increase (decrease) in other liabilities | | | (10,838 | ) | | (9,087 | ) | | 23,302 | |
Other | | | 7,451 | | | 1,662 | | | (4,815 | ) |
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Net cash provided (used) by operating activities | | | (512,044 | ) | | 391,781 | | | (328,174 | ) |
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Purchase of mortgage servicing rights | | | (113,502 | ) | | (141,741 | ) | | (113,946 | ) |
Redemption of certificates of deposit | | | 66,260 | | | — | | | — | |
Investment in certificates of deposit | | | — | | | (72,424 | ) | | — | |
Return of investment in BMS Holdings, Inc. | | | 45,894 | | | 459 | | | — | |
Investment in BMS Holdings, Inc. | | | — | | | (45,894 | ) | | — | |
Cash paid to acquire NCI Holdings, Inc., net of cash acquired | | | (48,918 | ) | | — | | | — | |
Investment in Ocwen Structured Investments, LLC | | | (37,500 | ) | | — | | | — | |
Investment in Ocwen Nonperforming Loans, LLC and related entities | | | (36,013 | ) | | — | | | — | |
Additions to premises and equipment, net | | | (3,947 | ) | | (4,401 | ) | | (11,283 | ) |
Proceeds from sale of affordable housing properties | | | — | | | — | | | 6,325 | |
Proceeds from sale of subsidiaries | | | — | | | — | | | 9,643 | |
Other | | | 4,769 | | | 2,497 | | | 4,465 | |
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Net cash used by investing activities | | | (122,957 | ) | | (261,504 | ) | | (104,796 | ) |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
F-7
OCWEN FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS – (Continued)
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Proceeds from (repayments of) lines of credit and other secured borrowings, net | | | 29,337 | | | (328,612 | ) | | 507,453 | |
Proceeds from match funded liabilities, net | | | 486,223 | | | 170,944 | | | 96,846 | |
Repurchase of common stock | | | (14,520 | ) | | (11,014 | ) | | — | |
Exercise of common stock options | | | 1,529 | | | 7,618 | | | 927 | |
Repurchase of debt securities, net | | | (52 | ) | | (3,865 | ) | | (70,445 | ) |
Excess tax benefits related to share-based awards | | | 599 | | | 1,622 | | | — | |
Net proceeds from sale and leaseback of Orlando property | | | 9,547 | | | — | | | — | |
Decrease in deposits and escrow deposits | | | — | | | — | | | (210,850 | ) |
Sale of deposits | | | — | | | — | | | (165,741 | ) |
Premium received on sale of deposits | | | — | | | — | | | 1,500 | |
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Net cash provided (used) by financing activities | | | 512,663 | | | (163,307 | ) | | 159,690 | |
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Net decrease in cash | | | (122,338 | ) | | (33,030 | ) | | (273,280 | ) |
Cash at beginning of year | | | 236,581 | | | 269,611 | | | 542,891 | |
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Interest | | $ | 72,444 | | $ | 54,931 | | $ | 36,862 | |
Income tax refunds (payments) | | | (23,571 | ) | | (30,206 | ) | | 64,634 | |
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Real estate acquired through foreclosure | | $ | 13,827 | | $ | 8,333 | | $ | — | |
Equipment acquired through capital leases | | | 1,610 | | | 2,795 | | | 4,104 | |
Mortgage assumed by buyer in connection with sale and leaseback of Orlando property | | | 14,088 | | | — | | | — | |
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Supplemental schedule of business acquisitions and consolidation of VIE | | | | | | | | | | |
Fair value of assets acquired | | $ | (69,475 | ) | $ | (28,363 | ) | $ | (73,539 | ) |
Fair value of liabilities assumed | | | 12,475 | | | 28,363 | | | 73,539 | |
Impairment of working capital investment in consolidated VIE | | | — | | | — | | | (7,238 | ) |
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Cash paid | | | (57,000 | ) | | — | | | (7,238 | ) |
Less cash acquired | | | 8,082 | | | 247 | | | 240 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
F-8
OCWEN FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2007, 2006 AND 2005
(Dollars in thousands, except share data)
NOTE 1 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Organization
Ocwen Financial Corporation (“OCN”), through its subsidiaries, is a business process outsourcing provider to the financial services industry, specializing in loan servicing, mortgage fulfillment and receivables management services. At December 31, 2007, OCN owned all of the outstanding stock of its primary subsidiaries: Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC (“OLS”), Investors Mortgage Insurance Holding Company, Ocwen Financial Solutions, Private Limited (“OFSPL”) and NCI Holdings, Inc. (“NCI”). OCN also owns 70% of Global Servicing Solutions, LLC with the remaining 30% minority interest held by ML IBK Positions, Inc.
Effective June 30, 2005, Ocwen Federal Bank FSB (the “Bank”), a wholly-owned subsidiary, voluntarily terminated its status as a federal savings bank and dissolved, a process we referred to as “debanking.”
Principles of Consolidation
We evaluate each special purpose entity (“SPE”) for classification as a “qualifying special purpose entity” (“QSPE”) as specified by Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 140, “Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities” (“SFAS No. 140”). Where we determine that an SPE is classified as a QSPE, it is excluded from our consolidated financial statements. Where we determine that an SPE is not classified as a QSPE, it is further evaluated for classification as a variable interest entity (“VIE”) as specified by FASB Interpretation No. 46, “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities,” as revised (“FIN 46(R)”). When an SPE meets the definition of a VIE, and OCN is identified as the primary beneficiary, we include it in our consolidated financial statements.
As of December 31, 2007 and 2006, and for the years then ended, we have included eight VIEs in our consolidated financial statements, of which three were first consolidated in 2007. Two of these entities are significant to our consolidated financial statements.
We include the assets and liabilities and results of operations of Ocwen Servicer Advance Receivables Funding Company Ltd. (“OSARFC”) in our consolidated financial statements. OSARFC, which is an exempted company formed under the laws of the Cayman Islands, is a special purpose entity, but it is not a QSPE under SFAS No. 140, as amended. OSARFC was formed to acquire servicing advances from OLS and to securitize these advances by issuing various classes of debt secured by the advances. We evaluated OSARFC as a VIE and determined that we were the primary beneficiary. The holders of the debt issued by OSARFC can look only to the assets of OSARFC for satisfaction of the debt and have no recourse against OCN. As of December 31, 2007, OSARFC had assets of $641,619, including $637,659 of servicing advances that were pledged to secure the debt of $558,590 issued by OSARFC.
As a result of a loan securitization that closed on August 30, 2007, we became the primary beneficiary of Ocwen Real Estate Asset Liquidating Trust 2007-1 (“OREALT”), a SPE that was created in connection with the securitization and that we have determined is a VIE. Any third-party holders of debt issued by OREALT can look only to the assets of OREALT for satisfaction of the debt and have no recourse against OCN. Because of current conditions in the credit markets, we have not yet placed the securities issued in connection with this transaction with a third party. As of December 31, 2007, OREALT had assets of $91,201, consisting principally of loans held for resale of $74,199 and real estate owned of $7,923.
OCN holds a 46% interest in BMS Holdings, Inc. (“BMS Holdings”) and 25% interests in Ocwen Structured Investments, LLC (“OSI”), Ocwen Nonperforming Loans, LLC (“ONL”), NPL Company I, LLC (“NPL”) and Ocwen REO, LLC (“OREO”). We account for our investments in these entities using the equity method of accounting.
All material intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. We report minority interests in our majority-owned subsidiaries as a separate item on our consolidated balance sheets. Minority interest in our earnings, which is immaterial, is included in other income (expense), net, on our consolidated statements of operations.
Liquidity
During the second half of 2007, disruption in global capital markets and increased funding requirements for servicing advances due to rising delinquencies and declining prepayments have negatively impacted our liquidity position. In response to these events, we have increased borrowing capacity for servicing advances and have developed plans to ensure sufficient liquidity throughout 2008. These plans include renewing or replacing our existing financing facilities (identified in Notes 16 and 17 to our Consolidated Financial Statements) that either enter amortization or mature in 2008; reducing the growth of servicing advances by implementing operational changes such as increased use of loan modifications; closing new advance financing facilities, selling non-core assets; and evaluating issuing subordinated debt or preferred stock.
F-9
OCWEN FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)
DECEMBER 31, 2007, 2006 AND 2005
(Dollars in thousands, except share data)
Although successful execution cannot be guaranteed, management believes that the plans are sufficient to meet liquidity requirements for the next twelve months. We expect to comply with all financial covenants during that time. If we are unable to successfully implement these plans, or if unanticipated market factors emerge, it could have a material adverse impact upon our business, results of operations and financial position.
Reclassification
Certain amounts included in our 2006 and 2005 consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the 2007 presentation.
Cash
Cash includes both interest-bearing and non-interest-bearing demand deposits with financial institutions.
Trading Securities
We include in trading securities other highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less that we do not treat as cash equivalents.
We currently account for our investment grade, residual and subordinate securities as trading securities at fair value. We report changes in fair value in gain (loss) on trading securities in the period of the change. We determine fair value based either on third party dealer quotations, where available, or on internal values determined using market based assumptions. Because our subordinate and residual securities are not actively traded, market quotations are not available. For these securities, we estimate the fair value based on the present value of expected future cash flows using our best estimate of the key assumptions market participants would use. We estimate expected future cash flows from the underlying mortgage pools using assumptions regarding market conditions, including expected prepayment rates, delinquency and cumulative loss curves and discount rates commensurate with the risks involved.
We recognize interest income on subordinate and residual securities through an “effective yield” method with changes in expected future cash flows reflected in the yield on a prospective basis. We adjust the prospective yield each time the expected future cash flows change or the actual cash flows differ from projections. We use the newly calculated yield in the accrual of interest income for subsequent reporting periods.
Loans Held for Resale
We classify loans that we do not intend to hold to maturity as loans held for resale, and we report them at the lower of cost or market value which we compute on an aggregate basis. We account for the excess of cost over market value as a market valuation allowance with changes in the valuation allowance included in gain (loss) on loans held for resale, net, in the period in which the change occurs. Loans for which we have entered into an agreement to sell to an investor at a set price are valued at the commitment price. For uncommitted performing loans, we estimate fair value based on quotes for similar loans. We report fair value of uncommitted non-performing loans using estimated future cash flows discounted using a market rate. We defer loan origination fees and direct loan origination costs until the loans are sold. These fees and costs are considered in the carrying value of the loans when determining a market valuation allowance.
We accrue interest income as earned. We place loans on non-accrual status after any portion of principal or interest has been delinquent greater than 89 days or earlier if management determines the borrower is unable to continue performance. When we place a loan on non-accrual status, we reverse interest accrued but not received. We return loans to accrual status only when we reinstate the loan and have no doubt regarding ultimate collectibility.
Mortgage Servicing Rights (“MSRs”)
MSRs are an intangible asset representing the present value of the right to service a portfolio of loans. We generally obtain servicing rights by purchasing them from the owners of the mortgages. Upon adoption of SFAS No. 156, “Accounting for Servicing of Financial Assets-an amendment of FASB Statement No. 140” on January 1, 2007, we elected to continue to account for our residential and commercial classes of servicing assets using the amortization method. As a result of adopting SFAS 156, all newly acquired servicing rights are initially measured at fair value. We amortize the balance of servicing assets or liabilities in proportion to and over the period of estimated net servicing income or net servicing loss and assess servicing assets or liabilities for impairment or increased obligation based on fair value at each reporting date. We determine estimated net servicing income using the estimated future balance of the underlying mortgage loan portfolio, which, absent new purchases, declines over time from prepayments and scheduled loan amortization. We adjust amortization prospectively in response to changes in estimated projections of future cash flows. We estimate the fair value of our MSRs based on the results of our internal valuation. Our internal valuation calculates the present value of estimated future cash flows utilizing assumptions that we believe are used by market participants. The most significant assumptions used in our internal valuation are the speed at which mortgages prepay and delinquency experience, both of which we drive from our historical experience and available market data. Other assumptions used in our internal valuation are:
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F-10
OCWEN FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)
DECEMBER 31, 2007, 2006 AND 2005
(Dollars in thousands, except share data)
The significant cash inflows considered in estimating future cash flows include servicing fees, late fees, prepayment penalties, float earnings and other ancillary fees. Significant cash outflows include the cost of servicing, the cost of making servicing advances and compensating interest payments. We derive prepayment speeds and delinquency assumptions from historical experience adjusted for prevailing market conditions. We develop the discount rate internally, and we base the interest rate for the cost of financing advances, the interest rate for float earnings and the cost of servicing on external market-based assumptions. We perform an impairment analysis based on the difference between the carrying amount and estimated fair value after grouping our loans into the applicable strata based on one or more of the predominant risk characteristics of the underlying loans. The risk factors used to assign loans to strata include the credit score (FICO) of the borrower, the loan to value ratio and the default risk. Our strata include:
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To the extent that the carrying value of the servicing assets exceeds their fair value by strata, we establish a valuation allowance, which we may adjust in the future as the value of the servicing assets increases or decreases.
Mortgage Servicing Fees and Advances
We earn fees for servicing mortgage loans. We collect servicing fees, generally expressed as a percent of UPB, from the borrowers’ payments. We also include late fees, prepayment penalties, float earnings and other ancillary fees in servicing income. We recognize servicing fees when the fees are collected. During any period in which the borrower is not making payments, most of our servicing agreements require that we advance our own funds to meet contractual principal and interest remittance requirements for certain investors, pay property taxes and insurance premiums and process foreclosures. We also advance funds to maintain, repair and market foreclosed real estate properties on behalf of investors. We are entitled to recover advances from borrowers for reinstated and performing loans and from investors for foreclosed loans. We record a charge to earnings to the extent that advances are uncollectible under provisions of the servicing contracts, taking into consideration historical loss and delinquency experience, length of delinquency and the amount of the advance. However, we are only obligated to advance funds to the extent that we believe the advances are recoverable. Most of our advances have the highest standing for reimbursement from payments, repayments and liquidation proceeds at the loan level. In addition, for any advances that are not covered by loan proceeds, most of our pooling and servicing agreements provide for reimbursement at the loan pool level, either by using collections on other loans or by requesting reimbursement from the securitization trust.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
We report the excess of purchase price over net assets of acquired businesses (“goodwill”) at cost. We review the carrying value of goodwill at least annually for impairment.
We report intangible assets of acquired businesses at their fair value at the date of the acquisition, net of related amortization, if any. We amortize intangible assets that have a finite life over their expected useful lives. Amortization of intangible assets reflects the pattern in which the economic benefits of the asset will be consumed or realized.
In performing our impairment analyses for goodwill and other intangibles, we use an approach based on fair value of the assets and liabilities. We perform this analysis using projections of future income discounted at a market rate. The determination of market discount rates is subjective and may vary by product based on the nature of the underlying business, stage of development and sales to date.
Premises and Equipment
We report premises and equipment at cost and, except for land, depreciate them over their estimated useful lives on the straight-line method as follows:
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Buildings | | 39 years |
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Land improvements | | 39 years |
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Furniture and fixtures | | 5 years |
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Office equipment | | 5 years |
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Computer hardware and software | | 3 years |
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Leasehold improvements | | Term of the lease not to exceed useful life. |
Investment in Unconsolidated Entities
We account for our investments in unconsolidated entities using the equity method. These investments include both entities in which we hold a significant, but less than controlling, interest and VIEs in which we are not deemed to be the primary beneficiary. Under the equity method of accounting, investments are initially recorded at cost and thereafter adjusted for additional investments, distributions and the proportionate share of earnings or losses of the investee. We record changes in the value of equity investees attributed to capital transactions as an adjustment to stockholders’ equity. We evaluate our equity method investments for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that an other-than-temporary decline in value may have occurred.
Assets Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase
We periodically enter into sales of assets, such as securities and loans, under agreements to repurchase the same assets. We report repurchase agreements as collateralized financings and report the obligations to repurchase assets sold as a liability in lines of credit and other secured borrowings in our consolidated balance sheet. We report all assets underlying repurchase agreements as assets in our consolidated balance sheet. Custodians hold the securities in safekeeping.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)
DECEMBER 31, 2007, 2006 AND 2005
(Dollars in thousands, except share data)
Litigation
We monitor our legal matters, including advice from external legal counsel, and periodically perform assessments of these matters for potential loss accrual and disclosure. We determine the amount of the reserves required, if any, for these contingencies in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 5, “Accounting for Contingencies.” We establish reserves for settlements, judgments on appeal and filed and/or threatened claims for which we believe it is probable that a loss has been or will be incurred and the amount can be reasonably estimated.
Derivative Financial Instruments
We recognize all derivatives on our consolidated balance sheet at estimated fair value. On the date we enter into a derivative contract, we designate and document each derivative contract as one of the following at the time the contract is executed: (a) a hedge of a recognized asset or liability (“fair value” hedge); (b) a hedge of a forecasted transaction or of the variability of cash flows to be received or paid related to a recognized asset or liability (“cash flow” hedge); (c) a hedge of a net investment in a foreign operation; or (d) a derivative instrument not designated as a hedging instrument. For a fair value hedge, we record changes in the estimated fair value of the derivative and, to the extent that it is effective, changes in the fair value of the hedged asset or liability attributable to the hedged risk, in the current period net income in the same financial statement category as the hedged item. For a cash flow hedge, to the extent that it is effective, we record changes in the estimated fair value of the derivative in other comprehensive income (loss). We subsequently reclassify these changes in estimated fair value to net income in the same period, or periods, that the hedged transaction affects earnings in the same financial statement category as the hedged item. For a derivative instrument not designated as a hedging instrument, we report changes in the fair values in current period other income (expense), net.
Foreign Currency Translation
Where the functional currency is not the U.S. dollar, we translate assets and liabilities of foreign entities into U.S. dollars at the current rate of exchange existing at the balance sheet date and revenues and expenses at average monthly rates. We include the resulting translation adjustments as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income in stockholders’ equity. Where the functional currency of a foreign entity is the U.S. dollar, re-measurement adjustments are included in the results of operations.
Income Taxes
We file consolidated Federal income tax returns. We allocate consolidated income tax among the subsidiaries participating in the consolidated return as if each subsidiary that has one or more subsidiaries filed its own consolidated return and those with no subsidiaries filed separate returns.
We account for income taxes using the asset and liability method which requires the recognition of deferred tax liabilities and assets for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the carrying amounts and the tax bases of assets and liabilities. Additionally, we adjust deferred taxes to reflect estimated tax rate changes. We conduct periodic evaluations to determine whether it is more likely than not that some or all of our deferred tax assets will not be realized. Among the factors considered in this evaluation are estimates of future earnings, the future reversal of temporary differences and the impact of tax planning strategies that we can implement if warranted. We provide a valuation allowance for any portion of our deferred tax assets that, more likely than not, will not be realized. As required by FASB Interpretation 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” (“FIN 48”), we recognize the financial statement benefit of a tax position only after determining that the relevant tax authority would more likely than not sustain the position following an audit. For tax positions meeting the more-likely-than-not threshold, the amount recognized in the financial statements is the largest benefit that has a greater than 50 percent likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement with the relevant tax authority. We recognize interest and penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense.
Basic and Diluted Earnings per Share
We calculate basic earnings per share based upon the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the year. We calculate diluted earnings per share based upon the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding and all dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the year. The computation of diluted earnings per share includes the estimated impact of the exercise of the outstanding options to purchase common stock using the treasury stock method. The computation of diluted earnings per share also includes the potential shares of converted common stock associated with our 3.25% Contingent Convertible Senior Unsecured Notes (“Convertible Notes”) using the if-converted method.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)
DECEMBER 31, 2007, 2006 AND 2005
(Dollars in thousands, except share data)
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires that we make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Material estimates that are particularly significant in the near or medium term relate to our determination of the valuation of securities, loans held for resale, MSRs, the deferred tax asset and intangibles as well as to the amortization of MSRs.
Stock-Based Compensation
The FASB issued a revision of SFAS No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation,” in December 2004. In accordance with SFAS No.123(R), “Share-Based Payment,” we measure the cost of employee services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments based on the grant-date fair value of the award. Prior to our adoption of SFAS No. 123(R) on January 1, 2006, we accounted for our stock option plans based on the intrinsic value method set forth in Accounting Principles Board (“APB”) Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees.” Under APB Opinion No. 25, we recognized compensation expense for stock options that were granted at an exercise price less than the price of our stock at the date of the grant. The following table presents pro forma net income and earnings per share for 2005 assuming that compensation costs for our stock option plans were determined based on the fair value of the awards at the grant dates, consistent with the method described by SFAS No. 123:
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Net income as reported | | $ | 15,065 | |
Add stock-based compensation expense included in reported net income, net of tax | | | 562 | |
Deduct total stock-based employee compensation expense determined under fair value based method for all awards, net of tax | | | (1,193 | ) |
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Pro forma | | $ | 0.23 | |
Diluted EPS: | | | | |
As reported | | $ | 0.24 | |
Pro forma | | $ | 0.23 | |
We estimated the fair value of our options granted during 2005 using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following assumptions:
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Expected dividend yield | | | 0.00% | |
Expected stock price volatility | | | 36.00% | |
Risk-free interest rate | | | 4.35% | |
Expected life of options | | | 5 years | |
The weighted average fair value of options granted for 2005 determined using the Black-Scholes pricing model was $4.49.
Current Accounting Pronouncements
SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements.” SFAS No.157, which was issued in September 2006, defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in GAAP and expands disclosures about fair value measurement. This statement applies under other accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements and does not require any new fair value measurements. The statement establishes a fair value hierarchy that distinguishes between (1) quoted prices in an active market, (2) observable market data from sources independent of the reporting entity and (3) unobservable inputs. In all instances, an exit price or a sale price is emphasized by the statement. The statement requires disclosures about the fair value of assets and liabilities in all periods subsequent to initial recognition including tabular disclosure of quantitative data in both annual and interim periods and a narrative discussion of valuation techniques used in all annual periods. The adoption of SFAS No. 157 on January 1, 2008 did not have a material impact on our consolidated balance sheet or consolidated statement of operations.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)
DECEMBER 31, 2007, 2006 AND 2005
(Dollars in thousands, except share data)
SFAS No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities.” The FASB issued SFAS No. 159 in February 2007. The statement permits entities to make the irrevocable decision whether to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value that are not currently required to be measured at fair value. Unrealized gains and losses on items for which the fair value option has been elected are recognized in earnings. Upfront costs and fees related to items for which the fair value option is elected shall be recognized in earnings as incurred and not deferred. The statement also establishes presentation and disclosure requirements designed to facilitate comparisons between entities that choose different measurement attributes for similar types of assets and liabilities. The statement does not affect any existing accounting literature that requires certain assets and liabilities to be carried at fair value. A business entity is required to report in earnings unrealized gains and losses on items for which it has elected the fair value option. The decision about whether to elect the fair value option is applied instrument by instrument, is irrevocable and is applied to an entire instrument only, not to specific risks, cash flows or portions of the instrument.
Upon adoption of SFAS No. 159 on January 1, 2008, we did not elect the fair value option for any financial instrument we do not currently report at fair value.
NOTE 2 FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. To determine fair value we utilize a variety of valuation approaches including market and discounted cash flow approaches. The methodologies used and key assumptions made to estimate fair value, the estimated fair values determined and recorded carrying values follow:
Trading Securities
We adjust our collateralized mortgage obligations, commercial paper and other trading securities for which external marks are available to fair value based on third party dealer quotations. Our subordinate and residual securities are not actively traded, and, therefore, we estimate the fair value of these securities based on the present value of expected future cash flows using our best estimate of the key assumptions market participants would use. Key inputs include expected prepayment rates, delinquency and cumulative loss curves and discount rates commensurate with the risks. Where possible, we use observable inputs in the valuation of our securities. However, the subordinate and residual securities we invest in typically trade infrequently and therefore have few or no observable inputs and little price transparency. Additionally, during periods of market dislocation the observability of inputs are further reduced.
At December 31, 2007, securities amounting to $7,362 were carried at their fair value as determined by using valuations based on internally developed discounted cash flow models which are calibrated for trading activity whenever possible. This estimated fair value represents management’s best estimate.
Investment in Certificates of Deposit
We determine the fair value of the certificate of deposit based on expected cash flows discounted using the current interest rate offered on similarly structured products.
Loans Held for Resale
We estimate the fair value of our performing loans based upon quoted market prices for similar whole loan pools. We base the fair value of our non-performing loans on estimated cash flows discounted using a rate commensurate with the risk associated with the estimated cash flows.
Advances
We value advances we make on loans we service for others at their carrying amounts because they have no stated maturity, generally are realized within a relatively short period of time and do not bear interest.
Receivables
The carrying value of receivables approximates fair value because of the relatively short period of time between their origination and realization. We carry certain long-term receivables at a discounted value that we believe approximates fair value.
Borrowings
We base the fair value of our debt securities on quoted market prices. The carrying value of obligations outstanding under lines of credit and repurchase agreements approximates fair value because these borrowings are either short-term or bear interest at a rate that is adjusted monthly based on a market index. With the exception of one fixed-rate note, the carrying value of our match funded liabilities also approximates fair value because they bear interest at a rate that is adjusted regularly based on a market index. We carry the fixed-rate match funded note at fair value as the result of a designated fair value hedging relationship we established through the use of interest rate swaps.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)
DECEMBER 31, 2007, 2006 AND 2005
(Dollars in thousands, except share data)
Servicer Liabilities
The carrying value of servicer liabilities approximates fair value because of the short period of time the funds are held until they are deposited in collection accounts, paid directly to an investment trust or refunded to borrowers.
Derivative Financial Instruments
We base the fair values of our derivative financial instruments on quoted market prices, if available, or estimates provided by third-party pricing sources.
The carrying amounts and the estimated fair values of our financial instruments are as follows at December 31:
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Investment grade | | $ | 34,876 | | $ | 34,876 | | $ | 74,986 | | $ | 74,986 | |
Subordinates and residuals | | | 7,362 | | | 7,362 | | | 65,242 | | | 65,242 | |
Investment in certificates of deposit | | | — | | | — | | | 72,733 | | | 69,415 | |
Loans held for resale | | | 75,240 | | | 75,240 | | | 99,064 | | | 99,064 | |
Advances | | | 1,418,984 | | | 1,418,984 | | | 896,845 | | | 896,845 | |
Receivables | | | 79,394 | | | 79,394 | | | 67,311 | | | 67,311 | |
Financial liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Match funded liabilities | | $ | 1,001,403 | | $ | 1,001,403 | | $ | 510,236 | | $ | 510,236 | |
Lines of credit and other secured borrowings | | | 339,976 | | | 339,976 | | | 324,520 | | | 324,520 | |
Servicer liabilities | | | 204,484 | | | 204,484 | | | 383,549 | | | 383,549 | |
Debt securities | | | 150,279 | | | 121,067 | | | 150,329 | | | 191,166 | |
Derivative financial instruments, net | | $ | 4,867 | | $ | 4,867 | | $ | 14 | | $ | 14 | |
NOTE 3 ACQUISITION
On June 6, 2007, we acquired NCI for $57,000 in cash, including $2,000 of closing adjustments. NCI, through its operating subsidiary, Nationwide Credit, Inc., is engaged principally in receivables management for its clients. The operations of NCI are included in our Ocwen Recovery Group segment since the date of the acquisition. The acquisition of NCI was not material to our consolidated financial statements. The preliminary allocation of the purchase price has resulted in goodwill of $14,315, none of which is expected to be deductible for income tax purposes, and $40,500 of intangibles. The intangibles are primarily comprised of NCI’s customer lists. We are amortizing the customer lists over their estimated useful lives, which range from 10 to 20 years. Amortization reflects the pattern in which the economic benefits of the customer lists are expected to be realized. See Note 12 for additional information regarding goodwill and intangibles.
NOTE 4 DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
In the fourth quarter of 2007, management of OCN approved and committed to a plan to sell its investment in Bankhaus Oswald Kruber GmbH & Co. KG (“BOK”), our wholly-owned German banking subsidiary that we acquired in 2004.
Management concluded that BOK meets the definition of a discontinued operation (as defined in SFAS 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets”). Accordingly, its operations have been reclassified in the accompanying consolidated financial statements as discontinued. For segment reporting purposes, the operations of BOK are included in Corporate Items and Other.
In January 2008, we received a confidential proposal from an interested third party to acquire BOK. Based on the values and terms of this proposal, we believe it to be an objective indication of fair value. As a result, we have reported a charge of $2,012 to write down the carrying value of goodwill as of December 31, 2007. We expect to complete the sale of BOK in 2008.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)
DECEMBER 31, 2007, 2006 AND 2005
(Dollars in thousands, except share data)
Results of BOK’s operations for the years ended December 31 are as follows:
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Revenue | | $ | 309 | | $ | 141 | | $ | 241 | |
Operating expenses | | | 4,349 | | | 2,713 | | | 2,391 | |
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Other income, net | | | 868 | | | 478 | | | 349 | |
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Income tax expense (benefit) | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
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The following table presents BOK’s assets and liabilities at December 31:
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Cash | | $ | 8,338 | | $ | 15,373 | |
Trading securities, at fair value | | | 537 | | | 1,141 | |
Receivables | | | 9,968 | | | 3,104 | |
Goodwill and intangibles | | | 3,423 | | | 5,435 | |
Premises and equipment, net, and other | | | 268 | | | 272 | |
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Total liabilities (including customer deposits of $7,439 in 2007 and $8,163 in 2006) | | $ | 7,866 | | $ | 8,589 | |
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NOTE 5 TRADING SECURITIES
Trading securities consisted of the following at December 31:
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Commercial paper | | $ | — | | $ | 46,212 | |
Collateralized mortgage obligations | | | 33,171 | | | 26,500 | |
Other | | | 1,705 | | | 2,274 | |
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Single family residential | | $ | 7,016 | | $ | 64,576 | |
Corporate Items and Other: | | | | | | | |
Single family residential | | | 296 | | | 529 | |
Commercial | | | 50 | | | 137 | |
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Our subordinate and residual securities at December 31, 2007, and 2006 include retained interests with a fair value of $1,291 and $15,837, respectively, from securitizations of loans. As of December 31, 2007, subordinate and residual securities with a fair value of $3,336 and investment grade securities with a fair value of $33,171 had been sold under agreements to repurchase. During the second quarter of 2007, we sold our residual securities, which were backed by subprime residential loans originated in the United Kingdom (the “UK residuals”), and realized a gain of $25,587 in our Residential Origination Services segment.
Gain (loss) on trading securities for the years ended December 31 was comprised of the following:
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Realized gains | | | 25,186 | | | 4,250 | | | 5,473 | |
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)
DECEMBER 31, 2007, 2006 AND 2005
(Dollars in thousands, except share data)
Our subordinate and residual securities are not actively traded, and, therefore, market quotations are not available. We estimate fair value using an industry accepted discounted cash flow model that is calibrated for trading activity wherever possible. We estimate fair value based on the present value of expected future cash flows using our best estimate of key assumptions that market participants would use such as discount, delinquency and cumulative loss rates as well as prepayment speeds associated with the loans underlying mortgage backed securities. Discount rates for the subordinate and residual securities range from 21% to 35% and are determined based upon an assessment of prevailing market conditions and prices for similar assets recently purchased by OSI. We project the delinquency, loss and prepayment assumptions based on a comparison to actual historical performance curves, adjusted for prevailing market conditions. Peak delinquency assumptions range from 20% to 35%, and loss assumptions range from 11% to 21%. The loss assumptions are based on projections released by Standard & Poor’s rating service on February 4, 2008. Average prepayment assumptions range from 15% to 20%.
Through our investment in subordinate and residual securities, we support senior classes of securities. Principal from the underlying mortgage loans generally is allocated first to the senior classes, with the most senior class having a priority right to the cash flow from the mortgage loans until its payment requirements are satisfied. To the extent that there are defaults and unrecoverable losses on the underlying mortgage loans, resulting in reduced cash flows, the most subordinate security will be the first to bear this loss.
NOTE 6 INVESTMENT IN CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT
In 2006, we acquired two principal-protected, zero coupon certificates of deposit with a face value of $150,000. These certificates of deposit (“CDs”) do not pay interest, and we acquired them at a discount from the face value. The adjusted cost basis at December 31, 2006 was $72,733, net of an unaccreted discount of $77,267. We accreted the discount on the CDs to income using the interest method.
On August 17, 2007, we redeemed our investment in the CDs in order to meet an unanticipated liquidity need. The CDs were guaranteed as to their principal amount of $150,000 only at maturity. The CDs were scheduled to mature in March and April 2012. Based on the then current interest rate, we received $66,260 upon early redemption of the CDs, which resulted in a loss of $8,673. This loss is a component of “Other, net.”
NOTE 7 LOANS HELD FOR RESALE
Loans held for resale primarily represent subprime single family residential loans originated or acquired through our Residential Origination Services segment that we do not intend to hold to maturity. The carrying value of these loans amounted to $75,240 and $99,064 at December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The balances at December 31, 2007 and 2006 are net of market valuation allowances of $21,155 and $13,794, respectively. Loans held for resale at December 31, 2007 and 2006 include non-performing loans with a carrying value of $31,998 and $55,714, respectively.
At December 31, 2007, the carrying value of loans held for resale which were pledged to obtain secured borrowings was $74,199.
NOTE 8 ADVANCES
During any period in which the borrower is not making payments, we are required under most servicing agreements to advance funds to the investment trust to meet contractual principal and interest remittance requirements for investors. We are also required to pay property taxes and insurance premiums, to process foreclosures and to advance funds to maintain, repair and market real estate properties on behalf of investors.
Advances consisted of the following at December 31:
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Principal and interest | | $ | 111,199 | | $ | 149,362 | |
Taxes and insurance | | | 77,431 | | | 76,944 | |
Foreclosures and bankruptcy costs | | | 45,269 | | | 49,031 | |
Real estate servicing costs | | | 34,537 | | | 25,724 | |
Other | | | 17,444 | | | 13,808 | |
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Residential Origination Services | | | 6,872 | | | 8,056 | |
Corporate Items and Other | | | 135 | | | 1,212 | |
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As the servicer, we are obligated to advance funds only to the extent that we believe the advances are recoverable. Most of our advances have the highest standing for reimbursement from payments, repayments and liquidation proceeds at the loan level. In addition, for any advances that are not covered by loan proceeds, most of our pooling and servicing agreements provide for reimbursement at the loan pool level, either by using collections on other loans or by requesting reimbursement from the securitization trust.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)
DECEMBER 31, 2007, 2006 AND 2005
(Dollars in thousands, except share data)
NOTE 9 MATCH FUNDED ADVANCES
Match funded advances on residential loans serviced for others are comprised of the following at December 31:
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Principal and interest | | $ | 659,207 | | $ | 286,148 | |
Taxes and insurance | | | 281,062 | | | 172,470 | |
Foreclosure and bankruptcy costs | | | 86,384 | | | 57,673 | |
Real estate costs | | | 80,785 | | | 40,296 | |
Other | | | 18,659 | | | 16,121 | |
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Match funded advances on loans serviced for others result from our transfers of residential loan servicing advances to SPEs in exchange for cash. We made these transfers under the terms of four advance facility agreements. We retain control of the advances, or the advances are transferred to trusts that are not QSPEs under SFAS No. 140. As a result, we include the SPEs in our Consolidated Financial Statements. The match funded advances are owned by the SPEs and are not available to satisfy general claims of our creditors.
NOTE 10 MORTGAGE SERVICING RIGHTS
The following table summarizes the activity in our MSRs for the years ended December 31:
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Balance at beginning of year | | $ | 179,246 | | $ | 4,497 | | $ | 183,743 | | $ | 148,663 | | $ | — | | $ | 148,663 | | $ | 131,409 | |
Purchases | | | 111,807 | | | 1,695 | | | 113,502 | | | 137,017 | | | 4,724 | | | 141,741 | | | 113,946 | |
Retained from the securitization of loans | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 4,084 | | | — | | | 4,084 | | | — | |
Amortization | | | (99,118 | ) | | (832 | ) | | (99,950 | ) | | (110,518 | ) | | (227 | ) | | (110,745 | ) | | (96,692 | ) |
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Balance at end of year | | $ | 191,935 | | $ | 5,360 | | $ | 197,295 | | $ | 179,246 | | $ | 4,497 | | $ | 183,743 | | $ | 148,663 | |
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Estimated fair value | | $ | 271,108 | | $ | 5,781 | | $ | 276,889 | | $ | 249,130 | | $ | 9,707 | | $ | 258,837 | | $ | 183,755 | |
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UPB of assets serviced: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Servicing | | $ | 38,005,999 | | $ | 2,385,343 | | $ | 40,391,342 | | $ | 37,535,790 | | $ | 1,666,791 | | $ | 39,202,581 | | $ | 31,111,501 | |
Subservicing (1) | | | 15,539,986 | | | 2,764,634 | | | 18,304,620 | | | 15,298,238 | | | 2,611,527 | | | 17,909,765 | | | 11,667,547 | |
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1) UPB serviced under subservicing agreements includes $798,148, $674,279 and $683,192 of foreclosed residential properties serviced for the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (“VA”) at December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively.
We service residential mortgage loans and real estate that we do not own under contractual servicing agreements. We generally obtain MSRs by purchasing them from the owners of the mortgages. We also enter into subservicing agreements with entities that own the servicing rights. Residential assets serviced consist almost entirely of mortgage loans, primarily subprime, but also include real estate. Assets serviced for others are excluded from our balance sheet. Custodial accounts, which hold funds representing collections of principal and interest that we have received from borrowers, are escrowed with an unaffiliated bank and excluded from our balance sheet. Custodial accounts amounted to $356,713 and $719,726 at December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. An agreement between the various parties to a mortgage securitization transaction typically specifies the rights and obligations of servicing rights which include guidelines and procedures for servicing the loans including remittance and reporting requirements, among other provisions.
We estimate the fair value of our servicing rights by discounting future underlying loan cash flows. The more significant assumptions used in the December 31, 2007 valuation include prepayment speeds ranging from 15% to 47% (depending on loan type) and delinquency rates ranging from 16% to 29% (depending on loan type). Other assumptions include an interest rate of one-month LIBOR plus 200 basis points for computing the cost of servicing advances, an interest rate equal to the Federal Funds Rate for computing float earnings and a discount rate of 18%.
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OCWEN FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)
DECEMBER 31, 2007, 2006 AND 2005
(Dollars in thousands, except share data)
At December 31, 2007, the geographic distribution of the UPB of residential loans and real estate we serviced was as follows:
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California | | $ | 12,382,061 | | | 57,170 | |
Florida | | | 5,708,874 | | | 44,246 | |
New York | | | 4,463,978 | | | 23,102 | |
Texas | | | 2,578,088 | | | 35,419 | |
Illinois | | | 2,196,233 | | | 18,579 | |
Other (1) | | | 26,216,751 | | | 257,100 | |
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(1) Consisted of loans and properties in 45 other states, the District of Columbia and three U.S. territories, none of which aggregated over $1,908,397 in any one.
NOTE 11 RECEIVABLES
Receivables consisted of the following at December 31:
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Residential Servicing (1) | | $ | 19,892 | | $ | 28,380 | |
Ocwen Recovery Group | | | 5,691 | | | 318 | |
Residential Origination Services | | | 11,197 | | | 11,135 | |
Corporate Items and Other (2) | | | 26,947 | | | 20,823 | |
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Income taxes | | | 4,787 | | | 1,149 | |
Security deposits | | | 4,176 | | | 4,216 | |
Other (3) | | | 6,704 | | | 1,290 | |
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(1) The balances at December 31, 2007 and 2006 primarily include reimbursable expenses due from loan servicing investors and uncollected fees and reimbursable expenses related to the servicing of real estate. The total balance of receivables for this segment is net of reserves of $775 and $4,800 December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively.
(2) The balances at December 31, 2007 and 2006 include receivables totaling $12,004 and $12,783, respectively, that primarily represent payments to be received in future years (through June 2014) of proceeds from the sales of investments in affordable housing properties. These affordable housing receivables are net of reserves for doubtful accounts of $6,167 and $6,849, respectively. The balances at December 31, 2007 and 2006 also include $8,548 and $380, respectively, of mortgage loans originated by BOK. These loans were net of allowances of $218 and $229, respectively.
(3) Other includes a combined fair value of $4,867 related to interest rate swap and interest rate cap derivative financial instruments outstanding at December 31, 2007. See Note 21 for additional details regarding these derivative financial instruments.
NOTE 12 GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLES
Goodwill and intangible assets relate to the acquisitions of NCI, BOK and the company that developed the predecessor to our REALTransSM vendor management platform. At December 31, 2007, goodwill and intangibles include: goodwill of $14,315 and intangibles of $38,945, net of amortization that are related to the acquisition of NCI and included in the Ocwen Recovery Group segment; goodwill of $1,682 and intangibles of $1,741 that are related to the acquisition of BOK and included in Corporate Items and Other; and $1,618 of goodwill related to REALTrans and reported in the Residential Origination Services segment.
In the fourth quarter of 2007, in connection with our determination that BOK met the definition of a discontinued operation, we determined that the carrying value of BOK exceeded its fair value. Accordingly, we recorded a charge of $2,012 to reduce the carrying value of goodwill to $1,682.
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OCWEN FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)
DECEMBER 31, 2007, 2006 AND 2005
(Dollars in thousands, except share data)
Goodwill and intangibles acquired as of December 31, 2007 and 2006 were as follows:
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Goodwill | | | — | | $ | 19,627 | | $ | 2,012 | | $ | 17,615 | | $ | 5,312 | | $ | — | | $ | 5,312 | |
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Licenses | | | — | | | 1,741 | | | — | | | 1,741 | | | 1,741 | | | — | | | 1,741 | |
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Trademarks | | | 5 | | | 2,800 | | | 327 | | | 2,473 | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Customer lists | | | 19 | | | 37,700 | | | 1,228 | | | 36,472 | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
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Total amortizing | | | | | | 40,500 | | | 1,555 | | | 38,945 | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
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Total intangibles | | | | | | 42,241 | | | 1,555 | | | 40,686 | | | 1,741 | | | — | | | 1,741 | |
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Total goodwill and intangibles | | | | | $ | 61,868 | | $ | 3,567 | | $ | 58,301 | | $ | 7,053 | | $ | — | | $ | 7,053 | |
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Amortization of intangibles for 2007 was $1,555. Expected annual amortization for the years 2008 through 2012, is $2,517, $2,550, $2,571, $2,602 and $2,314, respectively.
NOTE 13 PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT
Our premises and equipment are summarized as follows at December 31:
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Computer hardware and software | | $ | 88,978 | | $ | 83,663 | |
Building | | | 19,641 | | | 19,641 | |
Leasehold improvements | | | 8,098 | | | 6,988 | |
Land and land improvements | | | 4,049 | | | 4,049 | |
Furniture and fixtures | | | 10,209 | | | 9,545 | |
Office equipment and other | | | 6,288 | | | 5,710 | |
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Less accumulated depreciation and amortization | | | (101,691 | ) | | (94,127 | ) |
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Depreciation and other amortization expense amounted to $9,244, $12,454 and $12,706 for 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively (of which $2,012, $4,251 and $3,649 related to computer software).
In December 2007, we executed a sale-leaseback agreement whereby we sold and immediately leased back our customer service and collection facility in Orlando, Florida. This transaction did not qualify for sale-leaseback accounting. Because of our continuing involvement in the form of a significant sublease and a collateral deposit securing a letter of credit that guarantees our lease payments, we have accounted for the transaction as a financing. We have recorded the sales proceeds of $24,515 as a financing obligation in other liabilities. We are continuing to depreciate the building which had a net book value of $19,020 at December 31, 2007. See Note 31 for additional details regarding the lease and sublease.
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OCWEN FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)
DECEMBER 31, 2007, 2006 AND 2005
(Dollars in thousands, except share data)
NOTE 14 INVESTMENT IN UNCONSOLIDATED ENTITIES
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Investment in OSI (1) | | $ | 37,189 | | $ | — | |
Investment in ONL and affiliates (2) | | | 33,531 | | | — | |
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Investment in BMS Holdings (3) | | | 5,666 | | | 46,072 | |
Other | | | 79 | | | 79 | |
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The summarized financial information below is for our unconsolidated entities at and for the years ended December 31. Our share of the net income (loss) of our equity investees represents our equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated entities, and our share of the net assets of our equity investees represents our investment in unconsolidated entities.
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Net investment income | | $ | 9,220 | | $ | 2,305 | | $ | — | | $ | — | |
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Net realized and unrealized losses on investments and derivatives | | $ | (4,838 | ) | $ | (1,210 | ) | $ | — | | $ | — | |
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Net income (1) | | $ | 4,381 | | $ | 1,095 | | $ | — | | $ | — | |
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Total assets | | $ | 164,968 | | $ | 41,242 | | $ | — | | $ | — | |
Total liabilities | | | 16,212 | | | 4,053 | | | — | | | — | |
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Net assets (1) | | $ | 148,756 | | $ | 37,189 | | $ | — | | $ | — | |
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Net investment loss | | $ | (1,483 | ) | $ | (371 | ) | $ | — | | $ | — | |
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Net realized and unrealized losses on investments | | $ | (6,192 | ) | $ | (1,548 | ) | $ | — | | $ | — | |
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Net loss (2) | | $ | (7,675 | ) | $ | (1,920 | ) | $ | — | | $ | — | |
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Total assets | | $ | 140,203 | | $ | 35,050 | | $ | — | | $ | — | |
Total liabilities | | | 6,074 | | | 1,519 | | | — | | | — | |
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Net assets (2) | | $ | 134,129 | | $ | 33,531 | | $ | — | | $ | — | |
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Revenues | | $ | 57,850 | | $ | 26,430 | | $ | 27,259 | | $ | 12,552 | |
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Net income (3) | | $ | 11,579 | | $ | 5,488 | | $ | 1,383 | | $ | 637 | |
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Total assets | | $ | 1,012,591 | | $ | 462,502 | | $ | 549,089 | | $ | 252,842 | |
Total liabilities | | | 999,627 | | | 456,836 | | | 449,037 | | | 206,770 | |
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Stockholders’ equity (3) | | $ | 12,964 | | $ | 5,666 | | $ | 100,052 | | $ | 46,072 | |
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(1) Our investment in OSI represents a 25% equity interest. OSI invests in the lower tranches and residuals of residential mortgage-backed securities, the related mortgage servicing rights and other similar assets. Under our agreement with the other investors in OSI, we have a remaining commitment to invest up to $37,500 in OSI. We have reduced our investment in OSI by $1,406 as a result of recognizing our share of equity offering costs incurred by OSI and reduced additional paid-in capital by the same amount.
(2) Our investments in NPL, ONL and OREO represent 25% equity interests. ONL and NPL resolve non-performing loans purchased at a discount. OREO purchases real estate for sale, including real estate that ONL and NPL have obtained through foreclosure. We have reduced our investment in ONL by $563 as a result of recognizing our share of equity offering costs incurred by ONL and reduced additional paid-in capital by the same amount. We have a remaining commitment to invest up to $38,987 in ONL, NPL and OREO, collectively.
(3) Our investment in BMS represents an equity interest of approximately 46%. During the first quarter of 2007, we received a distribution of $45,894 that represented a return of our original investment in BMS Holdings. Together with our equity in the losses of BMS Holdings during 2007, this distribution reduced our investment to zero. In accordance with the provisions of Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 18, “The Equity Method of Accounting for Investments in Common Stock”, since we are not required to advance funds to BMS Holdings to finance operations, and we are not a guarantor of any obligations of BMS Holdings, we suspended the application of the equity method of accounting for our investment in BMS Holdings during the second quarter of 2007 when our investment reached zero. During the third quarter of 2007, BMS Holdings reported net income as a result of significant unrealized gains on derivative financial instruments. As a result, we resumed applying the equity method after our share of that net income exceeded our share of net losses not recognized during the period the equity method was suspended. Historically, our share of earnings and losses of BMS Holdings has not been material to our financial statements.
F-21
OCWEN FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)
DECEMBER 31, 2007, 2006 AND 2005
(Dollars in thousands, except share data)
NOTE 15 OTHER ASSETS
Other assets consisted of the following at December 31:
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Debt service accounts (1) | | $ | 77,819 | | $ | 21,255 | |
Real estate | | | 11,483 | | | 8,564 | |
Deferred debt related costs, net | | | 11,446 | | | 7,003 | |
Interest earning collateral deposits | | | 8,947 | | | 6,470 | |
Prepaid expenses and other | | | 9,091 | | | 5,138 | |
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(1) Under three of our advance funding facilities, we are contractually required to remit collections on pledged advances to the trustee within two days of receipt. The collected funds are not applied to reduce the related match funded debt until the payment dates specified in the indenture. The balance also includes amounts that have been set aside from the proceeds of our four match funded advance facilities to provide for possible shortfalls in the funds available to pay certain expenses and interest. These funds are held in interest earning accounts.
NOTE 16 MATCH FUNDED LIABILITIES
Match funded liabilities are obligations secured by the collateral underlying the related match funded advances and are repaid through the cash proceeds arising from those assets. We account for and report match funded liabilities as secured borrowings with pledges of collateral. As of December 31, 2007 and 2006, all of our match funded liabilities were secured by advances on residential loans serviced for others. The amortization date is the date on which the revolving period ends under our advance facilities and repayment of the outstanding balance must begin if the facility is not renewed or extended. The maturity date is the date on which all outstanding balances must be repaid. After the amortization date, all collections that represent the repayment of advances that have been financed through the facility must be applied to reduce the balance outstanding under the facility, and any new advances under the securitizations pledged to the facility are ineligible to be financed.
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Series 2004-1 | | 50 basis points (2) | | 2013 (3) | | 2008 | | $ | 81,410 | | $ | 218,590 | | $ | 100,000 | |
Term Note Series 2004 -1 | | 1-Month LIBOR + 50 | | October 2013 | | January 2008 | | | | | | | | | | |
| | basis points | | | | | | | — | | | 100,000 | | | 100,000 | |
Term Note Series 2005 -1 | | 1-Month LIBOR + 40 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | basis points | | March 2014 | | May 2008 | | | — | | | 75,000 | | | 75,000 | |
Term Note Series 2006 -1 | | 5.335 % | | November | | November | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | 2015 (4) | | 2009 | | | — | | | 165,000 | | | 165,000 | |
Variable Funding Note (5) | | Commercial paper rate + | | December | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 150 basis points (5) | | 2013 | | March 2009 | | | 125,962 | | | 124,038 | | | — | |
Variable Funding Note (6) | | 1-Month LIBOR + 200 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | basis points (6) | | March 2011 | | March 2008 | | | 25,419 | | | 174,581 | | | — | |
Advance Receivable | | 1-Month LIBOR + 155 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Backed Notes | | basis points | | January 2008 (7) | | January 2008 | | | 248 | | | 139,752 | | | 70,738 | |
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Fair value adjustment (4) | | | | | | | | | — | | | 4,442 | | | (502 | ) |
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(1) 1-Month LIBOR was 4.60% and 5.32% at December 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively.
(2) The interest rate for this note is determined using a commercial paper rate that reflects the borrowing costs of the lender plus a margin of 50 basis points. This rate approximates LIBOR plus 50 basis points.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)
DECEMBER 31, 2007, 2006 AND 2005
(Dollars in thousands, except share data)
(3) In April 2007, we increased the maximum borrowing from $100,000 to $200,000. In November 2007, we extended the stated maturity for an additional year to November 2013 and increased the maximum borrowing from $200,000 to $300,000.
(4) We carry this note on the balance sheet at fair value as the result of a designated fair value hedging relationship that we established in December 2006 using an interest rate swap.
(5) In December 2007, we executed a servicing advance securitization and issued a variable funding note under which we may borrow a maximum of $250,000. The interest rate for this note is determined using a commercial paper rate that reflects the borrowing costs of the lender plus a margin of 150 basis points. This rate approximated 1-Month LIBOR plus 150 basis points.
(6) In September 2007, we executed a servicing advance securitization and issued a variable funding note under which we may borrow a maximum of $200,000. We intend to renew or extend this facility. The interest rate increased from 1-Month LIBOR plus 80 basis points to 1-Month LIBOR plus 200 basis points on November 1, 2007 and to 1-Month LIBOR plus 500 basis points on January 1, 2008.
(7) In October 2007, maximum borrowing under this facility was increased to $140,000. On February 12, 2008, we negotiated a further increase in the maximum borrowing capacity to $200,000 and extended the stated maturity to February 2011 and the amortization date to January 2009.
At December 31, 2007 and 2006, match funded liabilities had a weighted average interest rate of 6.05% and 5.41%, respectively.
Match funded liabilities contain various qualitative and quantitative covenants that, among other things, establish requirements for the monitoring and reporting of specified financial transactions and reporting on defined events affecting the collateral underlying the agreements. We are currently in compliance with these covenants.
NOTE 17 LINES OF CREDIT AND OTHER SECURED BORROWINGS
Secured lines of credit from various unaffiliated financial institutions are as follows at December 31:
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Senior secured credit agreement (2) | | MSRs, advances, receivables and mortgage loans | | 1-Month LIBOR +150 – 200 basis points (2) | | August 2008 (2) | | $ | 94,024 | | $ | 260,976 | | $ | 217,907 | |
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Senior notes | | Various | | 10.25% | | January 2008 | | | — | | | 147 | | | — | |
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Repurchase agreement | | Loans held for resale or real estate | | 1-Month LIBOR + 350 basis points (3) | | March 2008 (3) | | | 3,657 | | | 46,343 | | | — | |
Repurchase agreement (4) | | Residual trading securities | | 1-Month LIBOR +125 basis points | | April 2036 | | | N/A | | | 129 | | | 2,201 | |
Repurchase agreements and master loan and security agreement (5) | | Residual trading securities, loans held for resale and real estate | | 1-Month LIBOR + 50 –150 basis points | | August 2007 – October 2007 | | | — | | | — | | | 90,041 | |
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Senior secured credit agreement | | Commercial MSRs and advances | | Prime or prime + 37.5 basis points | | August 2008 | | | 6,928 | | | 4,090 | | | — | |
Repurchase agreement (6) | | Securities | | 5.12 – 5.40%(6) | | N/A (6) | | | N/A | | | 28,291 | | | — | |
Mortgage note (7) | | Land and building in Orlando, Florida | | 5.62% | | October 2014 | | | — | | | — | | | 14,371 | |
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OCWEN FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)
DECEMBER 31, 2007, 2006 AND 2005
(Dollars in thousands, except share data)
(1) 1-Month LIBOR was 4.60% and 5.32% at December 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively.
(2) The interest incurred on this facility is based on LIBOR plus 150 basis points to 200 basis points depending on the type of collateral pledged. The interest rate on this facility may be reduced to as low as 1.50% to 2.00% to the extent that we have available balances on deposit with the lender. In August 2007, the maturity of this agreement was extended to August 2008 and the maximum borrowing was increased from $300,000 to $355,000.
(3) This agreement is secured by “A” rated securities issued in connection with the transfer of loan and real estate collateral to OREALT, a bankruptcy remote VIE that we consolidate. We expect to market these securities to third parties as the credit markets begin to stabilize. In December 2007, we negotiated an extension of the maturity of this facility to March 2008. The interest rate increases from 1-Month LIBOR plus 350 basis points to 1-Month LIBOR plus 400 basis points after February 20, 2008.
(4) This agreement has no stated credit limit. Lending is based on the acceptability of the securities presented as collateral.
(5) We allowed four credit facilities that matured in 2007 to lapse. Certain of the assets that secured the maturing facilities support the securities that serve as collateral for the repurchase agreement that expires March 2008.
(6) Interest rates under this agreement are separately negotiated for each transaction. There is no stated credit limit or date of maturity under this agreement; however, each transaction matures and is renewed monthly. Lending is determined for each transaction based on the acceptability of the securities presented as collateral.
(7) In December 2007, we sold our building in Orlando and most of the land as part of a sale-leaseback transaction, and the buyer assumed the mortgage note.
In addition to the above facilities, we use a credit facility provided by JPMorgan Chase (the “Investment Line”) to generate float earnings. Using the Investment Line, we borrow funds each month from JPMorgan Chase at a nominal interest rate and invest those funds in certain permitted investments, including US Treasury Securities, US Agency Securities, commercial paper, auction rate securities, bank certificates of deposit and JPMorgan Chase time deposits. Funds provided by the Investment Line are available only for investment purposes and are not available for general operating purposes.
The amount borrowed is based on projected average custodial balances for the month and is limited to a maximum of $750,000. No actual custodial funds are invested, since we invest only the funds provided through the Investment Line. The custodial funds remain on deposit with JPMorgan Chase for the benefit of the securitization trusts. The terms of the Investment Line require that we sell the investments and pay off the associated borrowings prior to the end of each quarter. As a result, the Investment Line historically has had no impact on our quarterly balance sheets.
Each of our lines of credit contains qualitative and quantitative covenants that establish, among other things, the maintenance of specified net worth and restrictions on future indebtedness, as well as the monitoring and reporting of various specified transactions or events. We are currently in compliance with these covenants.
The weighted average interest rates on our obligations outstanding under lines of credit and other secured borrowings at December 31, 2007 and 2006 were 6.42% and 6.90%, respectively.
NOTE 18 SERVICER LIABILITIES
Servicer liabilities represent amounts we have collected, primarily from residential servicing borrowers, which will be deposited in custodial accounts, paid directly to an investment trust or refunded to borrowers. The following sets forth the components of servicer liabilities at December 31:
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Borrower payments due to custodial accounts | | $ | 120,507 | | $ | 308,842 | |
Escrow payments due to custodial accounts | | | 6,504 | | | 1,854 | |
Partial payments and other unapplied balances | | | 77,473 | | | 72,853 | |
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NOTE 19 DEBT SECURITIES
Our debt securities consisted of the following at December 31:
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3.25% Convertible Notes due August 1, 2024 | | $ | 96,900 | | $ | 96,900 | |
10.875% Capital Securities due August 1, 2027 | | | 53,379 | | | 53,429 | |
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Each of our debt securities contain qualitative and quantitative covenants that establish, among other things, the maintenance of specified net worth and restrictions on future indebtedness as well as the monitoring and reporting of various specified transactions or events. We are currently in compliance with these covenants.
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OCWEN FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)
DECEMBER 31, 2007, 2006 AND 2005
(Dollars in thousands, except share data)
Convertible Notes. In July 2004, OCN issued $175,000 aggregate principal amount of 3.25% Convertible Notes due 2024. The Convertible Notes are senior general unsecured obligations not guaranteed by any of our subsidiaries and bear interest at the rate of 3.25% per year. Interest is payable on February 1 and August 1 of each year beginning on February 1, 2005. The Convertible Notes mature on August 1, 2024.
In connection with our issuance of the Convertible Notes, we incurred certain costs that we capitalized and are amortizing over the period from the date of issuance to August 1, 2009, the first date at which holders may require us to repurchase their notes. The unamortized balance of these issuance costs amounted to $1,206 and $1,953 at December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively, and is included in other assets.
Holders may convert all or a portion of their notes into shares of our common stock under the following circumstances: (1) at any time during any calendar quarter (and only during such calendar quarter) commencing after December 31, 2004, if the closing sale price of our common stock for at least 20 consecutive trading days in a period of 30 consecutive trading days ending on the last trading day of the preceding calendar quarter is greater than 125% of the conversion price per share of common stock on such last day; (2) subject to certain exceptions, during the five business day period after any five-consecutive-trading-day period in which the trading price per $1 principal amount of the notes for each day of the five-consecutive-trading-day period was less than 98% of the product of the closing sale price of our common stock and the number of shares issuable upon conversion of $1 principal amount of the notes; (3) if the notes have been called for redemption; or (4) upon the occurrence of specified corporate transactions.
The conversion rate is 82.1693 shares of our common stock per $1 principal amount of the notes, subject to adjustment. Events that may cause the conversion rate to be adjusted primarily relate to cash dividends or other distributions to holders of our common stock. Upon conversion, we may at our option choose to deliver, in lieu of our common stock, cash or a combination of cash and common stock.
Beginning August 1, 2009, we may redeem all or a portion of the notes for cash for a price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the notes to be redeemed plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any.
Holders may require us to repurchase all or a portion of their notes for cash on August 1, 2009, August 1, 2014 and August 1, 2019 or upon the occurrence of a “fundamental change” at a repurchase price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the notes to be repurchased plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any. A “fundamental change” is a change of control or a termination of trading in our common stock.
Capital Securities. In August 1997, Ocwen Capital Trust (“OCT”) issued $125,000 of 10.875% Capital Securities (the “Capital Securities”). OCT invested the proceeds from issuance of the Capital Securities in 10.875% Junior Subordinated Debentures issued by OCN. The Junior Subordinated Debentures, which represent the sole assets of OCT, will mature on August 1, 2027. For financial reporting purposes, we treat OCT as a subsidiary and, accordingly, the accounts of OCT are included in our consolidated financial statements. We consolidate OCT because we own all of the Common Securities that were issued by OCT and have repurchased 57% of the Capital Securities that were originally issued. We eliminate intercompany balances and transactions with OCT, including the balance of Junior Subordinated Debentures outstanding, in our consolidated financial statements.
Holders of the Capital Securities are entitled to receive cumulative cash distributions accruing from the date of original issuance and payable semiannually in arrears on February 1 and August 1 of each year, commencing on February 1, 1998, at an annual rate of 10.875% of the liquidation amount of $1,000 per Capital Security. OCN guarantees payment of distributions out of moneys held by OCT, and payments on liquidation of OCT or the redemption of Capital Securities to the extent OCT has funds available. If OCN does not make principal or interest payments on the Junior Subordinated Debentures, OCT will not have sufficient funds to make distributions on the Capital Securities in which event the guarantee shall not apply to such distributions until OCT has sufficient funds available therefore. Accumulated distributions payable on the Capital Securities amounted to $2,419 and $2,421 at December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively, and are included in other liabilities.
We have the right to defer payment of interest on the Junior Subordinated Debentures at any time or from time to time for a period not exceeding 10 consecutive semiannual periods with respect to each deferral period provided that no extension period may extend beyond the stated maturity of the Junior Subordinated Debentures. Upon the termination of any such extension period and the payment of all amounts then due on any interest payment date, we may elect to begin a new extension period. Accordingly, there could be multiple extension periods of varying lengths throughout the term of the Junior Subordinated Debentures. If we defer interest payments on the Junior Subordinated Debentures, distributions on the Capital Securities will also be deferred, and we may not, nor may any of our subsidiaries, (i) declare or pay any dividends or distributions on, or redeem, purchase, acquire, or make a liquidation payment with respect to, their capital stock or (ii) make any payment of principal, interest or premium, if any, on or repay, repurchase or redeem any debt securities that rank pari passu with or junior to the Junior Subordinated Debentures. During an extension period, interest on the Junior Subordinated Debentures will continue to accrue at the rate of 10.875% per annum, compounded semiannually.
F-25
OCWEN FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)
DECEMBER 31, 2007, 2006 AND 2005
(Dollars in thousands, except share data)
We may redeem the Junior Subordinated Debentures before maturity at our option subject to the receipt of any necessary prior regulatory approval, (i) in whole or in part on or after August 1, 2007, at a redemption price equal to 105.438% of the principal amount thereof on August 1, 2007, declining ratably on each August 1 thereafter to 100% on or after August 1, 2017, plus accrued interest thereon, or (ii) at any time, in whole (but not in part), upon the occurrence and continuation of a special event (defined as a tax event, regulatory capital event or an investment company event) at a redemption price equal to the greater of (a) 100% of the principal amount thereof or (b) the sum of the present values of the principal amount and premium payable with respect to an optional redemption of such Junior Subordinated Debentures on August 1, 2007, together with scheduled payments of interest from the prepayment date to August 1, 2007, discounted to the prepayment date on a semiannual basis at the adjusted Treasury rate plus accrued interest thereon to the date of prepayment. The Capital Securities are subject to mandatory redemption, in whole or in part, upon repayment of the Junior Subordinated Debentures at maturity or their earlier redemption, in an amount equal to the amount of the related Junior Subordinated Debentures maturing or being redeemed and at a redemption price equal to the redemption price of the Junior Subordinated Debentures, plus accumulated and unpaid distributions thereon to the date of redemption.
In connection with our issuance of the Capital Securities, we incurred certain costs that we capitalized and are amortizing over the term of the Capital Securities. The unamortized balance of these issuance costs amounted to $1,391 and $1,464 at December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively, and is included in other assets.
NOTE 20 BASIC AND DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE
Basic EPS excludes common stock equivalents and is calculated by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the year. We calculate diluted EPS by dividing net income, as adjusted to add back interest expense net of tax on the Convertible Notes, by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding including the potential dilutive common shares related to outstanding stock options, restricted stock awards and the Convertible Notes. The following is a reconciliation of the calculation of basic EPS to diluted EPS for the years ended December 31:
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Net income | | $ | 38,597 | | $ | 206,510 | | $ | 15,065 | |
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Weighted average shares of common stock | | | 62,712,076 | | | 62,871,613 | | | 62,912,768 | |
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Basic EPS | | $ | 0.62 | | $ | 3.28 | | $ | 0.24 | |
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Net income | | $ | 38,597 | | $ | 206,510 | | $ | 15,065 | |
Interest expense on Convertible Notes, net of income tax (1) | | | 2,752 | | | 2,497 | | | — | |
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Adjusted net income | | $ | 41,349 | | $ | 209,007 | | $ | 15,065 | |
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Weighted average shares of common stock | | | 62,712,076 | | | 62,871,613 | | | 62,912,768 | |
Effect of dilutive elements: | | | | | | | | | | |
Convertible Notes (1) | | | 7,962,205 | | | 7,962,205 | | | — | |
Stock options (2) | | | 709,855 | | | 985,671 | | | 807,649 | |
Common stock awards | | | 74,408 | | | 44,822 | | | 165,022 | |
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Dilutive weighted average shares of common stock | | | 71,458,544 | | | 71,864,311 | | | 63,885,439 | |
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Diluted EPS | | $ | 0.58 | | $ | 2.91 | | $ | 0.24 | |
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(1) The effect of our Convertible Notes on diluted EPS is computed using the if-converted method. Interest expense and related amortization costs applicable to the Convertible Notes, net of income tax, is added back to net income. Conversion of the Convertible Notes into shares of common stock has not been assumed for purposes of computing diluted EPS for 2005 because the effect would be anti-dilutive. The effect is anti-dilutive whenever interest expense on the Convertible Notes, net of income tax, per common share obtainable on conversion exceeds basic EPS.
(2) Excludes an average of 1,208,391, 869,413 and 1,582,640 options that were anti-dilutive for 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively, because their exercise price was greater than the average market price of our stock.
F-26
OCWEN FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)
DECEMBER 31, 2007, 2006 AND 2005
(Dollars in thousands, except share data)
NOTE 21 DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Because our current derivative agreements are not exchange-traded, we are exposed to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the counterparty to the agreements. We control this risk through credit monitoring procedures, including financial analysis, dollar limits and other monitoring procedures. The notional amount of our contracts does not represent our exposure to credit loss.
Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk Management
Our primary exposure to foreign currency exchange rates has historically related to the British pound versus the U.S. Dollar. Our operations in Canada, Germany and India also expose us to foreign currency exchange rate risk, but we consider this risk to be insignificant. We entered into foreign currency futures contracts to hedge our net investment in a subsidiary in the United Kingdom that held the UK residuals. We designated these derivatives as a foreign-currency hedge. During May 2007, we sold the UK residuals and terminated our remaining British pound currency futures. The notional amount of these futures was $21,439 at December 31, 2006. Net gains (losses) on the foreign currency futures were $(579), $(2,744) and $2,890, for 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively. These losses were included in the net change in unrealized foreign currency translation adjustment in accumulated other comprehensive income prior to our sale of the UK residuals. The accumulated net losses on our foreign-currency hedge, together with the offsetting accumulated net foreign currency translation gains on the UK residuals were reported in earnings for the second quarter of 2007 as part of the net gain on the sale of the UK residuals. The net translation gain included in earnings for 2007 was $551.
Interest Rate and Credit Risk Management
In our Residential Servicing business, we have entered into interest rate swaps under which we pay a floating rate and receive a fixed rate. In 2006, we entered into a swap position to hedge against the effect of a decline in short-term interest rates on our earnings on the excess of custodial float balances over advance balances. In June 2007, we closed this swap position, which had a notional amount of $250,000, because advances had increased and custodial balances had declined. We did not designate this swap position as a hedge. Also in 2006, in connection with our issuance of a $165,000 match funded term note with a 5.335% fixed rate of interest, we entered into an interest rate swap position with a notional value of $165,000 to hedge our exposure to an increase in the fair value of the note due to declining interest rates. We designated this swap position as a fair value hedge. In December 2007, in connection with our entering into a new match funded financing facility with a variable rate of interest and a $250,000 maximum borrowing capacity, we entered into interest rate caps with a notional amount of $250,000 to hedge our exposure to rising interest rates. We designated this cap as a cash flow hedge.
In our Residential Origination Services business, we used a combination of interest rate swaps and Eurodollar interest rate futures contracts to hedge the exposure to interest rate risk represented by our loans held for resale. We also entered into credit default swap short positions to hedge portions of our portfolio of residual and subordinate securities against the effect of credit defaults on the underlying mortgage loans. During the third quarter of 2007, we closed out our remaining Eurodollar interest rate future and credit default swap positions. None of these derivatives was designated as a hedge.
The following table summarizes our use of interest rate and credit risk management derivative financial instruments during 2007:
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Balance at December 31, 2006 | | $ | 415,000 | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | 379,000 | | $ | 20,000 | | $ | — | |
Additions | | | — | | | 263,750 | | | 10,000 | | | 353,000 | | | — | | | 10,000 | |
Maturities | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (55,000 | ) | | — | | | — | |
Terminations | | | (250,000 | ) | | (13,750 | ) | | (10,000 | ) | | (677,000 | ) | | (20,000 | ) | | (10,000 | ) |
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Balance at December 31, 2007 | | $ | 165,000 | | $ | 250,000 | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | — | |
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Fair value at December 31, 2007 | | $ | 3,981 | | $ | 886 | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | — | |
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Maturity | | October 2010 | | December 2013 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
The net realized and unrealized gains included in other income (expense), net for interest rate and credit risk management instruments were $4,670, $369 and $872 for 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively. In addition, we recorded a loss of $4,944 in 2007 and a gain of $502 in 2006 that represent fair value adjustments on the $165,000 fixed-rate match funded term note that we designated as part of a fair value hedging relationship for accounting purposes.
F-27
OCWEN FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)
DECEMBER 31, 2007, 2006 AND 2005
(Dollars in thousands, except share data)
NOTE 22 INCOME TAXES
For income tax purposes, the domestic and foreign components of income from continuing operations before taxes were as follows:
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Domestic | | $ | 48,974 | | $ | 76,083 | | $ | 15,621 | |
Foreign | | | 9,405 | | | 6,144 | | | 7,060 | |
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The components of income tax expense (benefit) were as follows for the years ended December 31:
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Federal | | $ | 16,237 | | $ | 24,604 | | $ | 5,503 | |
State | | | 3,064 | | | 2,987 | | | 448 | |
Foreign | | | 2,880 | | | 1,311 | | | 1,466 | |
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Federal | | | (2,688 | ) | | 847 | | | 866 | |
State | | | (401 | ) | | (749 | ) | | (343 | ) |
Foreign | | | (1,939 | ) | | — | | | — | |
Reversal of valuation allowance on deferred tax assets | | | (543 | ) | | (155,377 | ) | | (2,125 | ) |
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Income tax expense (benefit) differs from the amounts computed by applying the U.S. Federal corporate income tax rate of 35% as follows for the years ended December 31:
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Expected income tax expense (benefit) at statutory rate | | $ | 20,433 | | $ | 28,047 | | $ | 7,308 | |
Differences between expected and actual income tax expense (benefit) Indefinite deferral on earnings of non-U.S. affiliates | | | (3,292 | ) | | (1,801 | ) | | (2,023 | ) |
State tax (after Federal tax benefit) | | | 1,731 | | | 1,454 | | | 68 | |
Low-income housing tax credits | | | (1,326 | ) | | (59 | ) | | (998 | ) |
Deferred tax asset valuation allowance benefit | | | (543 | ) | | (155,377 | ) | | (2,125 | ) |
Foreign tax | | | 941 | | | 1,311 | | | 1,466 | |
Capital loss utilization | | | (1,586 | ) | | — | | | — | |
Other | | | 252 | | | 48 | | | 2,119 | |
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Actual income tax expense (benefit) | | $ | 16,610 | | $ | (126,377 | ) | $ | 5,815 | |
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OCWEN FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)
DECEMBER 31, 2007, 2006 AND 2005
(Dollars in thousands, except share data)
The net deferred tax asset was comprised of the following as of December 31:
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Tax residuals and deferred income on tax residuals | | $ | 3,884 | | $ | 3,837 | |
State taxes | | | 9,611 | | | 9,434 | |
Accrued incentive compensation | | | 3,002 | | | 1,657 | |
Valuation allowance on real estate owned | | | 3,542 | | | 2,734 | |
Bad debt and allowance for loan losses | | | 10,650 | | | 5,402 | |
Mortgage servicing rights amortization | | | 90,426 | | | 87,013 | |
Foreign currency exchange | | | 1,326 | | | 1,017 | |
Capital loss carryforward | | | — | | | 650 | |
Net operating loss carryforward | | | 32,893 | | | 25,890 | |
Partnership losses and low-income housing tax credits | | | 23,727 | | | 37,003 | |
Foreign deferred assets | | | 1,939 | | | — | |
Net unrealized gains and losses on securities | | | 6,735 | | | — | |
Other | | | 4,681 | | | 5,738 | |
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Deferred interest income on loans | | | 75 | | | 75 | |
Intangibles amortization | | | 11,890 | | | — | |
Net unrealized gains and losses on securities | | | — | | | 3,515 | |
Equity interest | | | 1,921 | | | — | |
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Valuation allowances | | | (352 | ) | | (650 | ) |
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Net deferred tax asset | | $ | 178,178 | | $ | 176,135 | |
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We conduct periodic evaluations of positive and negative evidence to determine whether it is more likely than not that the deferred tax asset can be realized in future periods. Among the factors considered in this evaluation are estimates of future taxable income, the future reversal of temporary differences, tax character and the impact of tax planning strategies that can be implemented if warranted. As a result of this evaluation, we included in the tax provision decreases of $298, $155,377 and $2,125 to the valuation allowance for 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively. Our determination that it was appropriate to reverse $155,377 in 2006 was primarily based on the following:
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| • | The disposal of nearly all of our non-core assets. |
At December 31, 2007, the deferred tax asset valuation allowance of $352 related to certain NCI-related state net operating losses that are not more likely than not to be realized in future periods.
We adopted FIN 48 effective January 1, 2007. We decided to classify interest and penalties as a component of income tax expense. We recognized a $1,483 increase in liability for unrecognized tax items which was accounted for as a reduction to the January 1, 2007 balance of retained earnings. As of January 1, 2007 and December 31, 2007, we had total unrecognized tax items of approximately $1,483 and $1,759, all of which if recognized would affect the effective tax rate.
Our major jurisdiction tax years that remain subject to examination are our U.S. Federal tax return for the years ended December 31, 2004 through the present and our India corporate tax returns for the years ended March 31, 2003 through the present. A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits as of December 31, 2007 is as follows:
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Balance January 1, 2007 | | $ | 1,483 | |
Additions based on tax positions related to current year | | | — | |
Additions for tax positions of prior years | | | 419 | |
Reductions for tax positions of prior years | | | — | |
Lapses in statutes of limitation | | | (143 | ) |
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Balance December 31, 2007 | | $ | 1,759 | |
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)
DECEMBER 31, 2007, 2006 AND 2005
(Dollars in thousands, except share data)
Before our acquisition of Ocwen Asset Investment Corporation (“OAC”), OAC was a REIT for federal tax purposes and filed a REIT federal income tax return through October 20, 1999. We have included OAC in our consolidated federal income tax return since October 21, 1999. OAC had, at October 6, 1999, approximately $131,567 of net unrealized built-in losses. Any such losses recognized within the five-year period beginning on October 7, 1999 (the “recognition period”) are treated as pre-change losses and, as such, are subject to an annual limit as to the amount which may offset the taxable income of OCN and its subsidiaries (“the IRC section 382 limitation”). A net unrealized built-in loss is an amount by which the tax basis of the corporation’s assets at the time of the change in ownership exceeds the aggregate fair market value of those assets at that time. The IRC section 382 limitation is determined by multiplying the value of the stock of OAC by the federal long-term tax-exempt rate and amounts to approximately $5,700. If a deduction is denied for any recognized built-in loss in any post-change year, the loss is carried forward to subsequent years under rules similar to the standard loss carryforward rules. As a result of these limitations, we established a corresponding deferred tax asset valuation allowance at the acquisition date as part of purchase accounting in the amount of $38,873. At December 31, 2007, we had realized built-in losses of $74,621, all of which pertain to net operating loss carryforwards.
Further limited by the IRC section 382 limitation are $19,359 in acquired net operating losses of NCI, acquired by OCN on June 6, 2007. The annual limitation on these net operating losses amounts to approximately $1,251.
At December 31, 2006, we had capital loss carryforwards of $1,858, which would have expired in 2007, and we had tax credit carryforwards of $32,905 related to our low-income housing tax credits which expire in the years 2018 through 2026. At December 31, 2007, we did not have any remaining capital loss carryforwards, and we had tax credit carryforwards of $22,105 related to our low-income housing tax credits which expire in the years 2018 through 2027.
NOTE 23 EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION AND BENEFIT PLANS
We maintain a defined contribution plan to provide post retirement benefits to our eligible employees. We also have additional compensation plans for certain employees. We designed these plans to facilitate a pay-for-performance policy, further align the interests of our officers and key employees with the interests of our shareholders and assist in attracting and retaining employees vital to our long-term success. These plans are summarized below.
Retirement Plan
We maintain a defined contribution 401(k) plan. We match 50% of each employee’s contributions, limited to 2% of the employee’s compensation. Our contributions to the 401(k) plan were $453, $458 and $515 for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively.
Annual Incentive Plan
The Ocwen Financial Corporation Amended 1998 Annual Incentive Plan (the “AIP”) is our primary incentive compensation plan for executives and other key employees. Under the terms of the AIP, participants can earn cash and equity-based awards as determined by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. The awards are generally based on objective performance criteria established by the Committee which includes corporate profitability, growth in our core businesses, meeting budget objectives and achieving cost savings through Six Sigma initiatives. The Committee may at its discretion adjust performance measurements to reflect significant unforeseen events. In 2005 and 2006, non-qualified stock options to purchase our common stock were issued as part of the AIP and granted pursuant to the Ocwen Financial Corporation 1991 Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan (the “Stock Option Plan”). In 2007, the stockholders approved the 2007 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2007 Equity Plan”) to replace the Stock Option Plan.
The following table provides a summary of our stock option activity for the years ended December 31:
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Outstanding at beginning of year | | | 3,212,031 | | $ | 8.42 | | | 4,280,475 | | $ | 8.25 | | | 4,331,848 | | $ | 8.36 | |
Granted | | | 475,999 | | | 11.88 | | | — | | | — | | | 411,703 | | | 6.10 | |
Exercised | | | (263,398 | ) | | 5.80 | | | (972,056 | ) | | 7.84 | | | (203,410 | ) | | 4.56 | |
Forfeited | | | (194,106 | ) | | 18.01 | | | (96,388 | ) | | 6.82 | | | (259,666 | ) | | 9.51 | |
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Outstanding at end of year | | | 3,230,526 | | | 9.50 | | | 3,212,031 | | | 8.42 | | | 4,280,475 | | | 8.25 | |
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Exercisable at end of year | | | 2,567,886 | | | 9.20 | | | 2,447,199 | | | 9.00 | | | 3,084,098 | | | 8.99 | |
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)
DECEMBER 31, 2007, 2006 AND 2005
(Dollars in thousands, except share data)
During 2007, OCN cancelled and replaced 1,198,820 unexercised stock options under the transition relief provisions of IRC section 409A. Options vesting after December 31, 2004 that were granted at an exercise price below market value are considered noncompliant under IRC section 409A, and the holders are subject to additional taxes, penalties and interest. The 1,198,920 noncompliant options had a weighted average exercise price of $5.40 and were replaced with options having an exercise price equal to market value on the original date of grant resulting in a weighted average exercise price of $7.96.
The following table summarizes information about our stock options outstanding at December 31, 2007:
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2006 | | $ | 11.88 | | | | 466,473 | | $ | 11.88 | | | 9 | | | 121,035 | | $ | 11.88 | |
2005 | | | 9.64 | | | | 336,259 | | | 9.64 | | | 8 | | | 142,777 | | | 9.64 | |
2004 | | | 4.92 | – 10.60 | | | 468,497 | | | 9.07 | | | 7 | | | 381,912 | | | 9.30 | |
2003 | | | 6.18 | – 10.73 | | | 231,724 | | | 9.85 | | | 6 | | | 194,589 | | | 9.68 | |
2002 | | | 1.87 | – 11.08 | | | 258,179 | | | 2.60 | | | 5 | | | 258,179 | | | 2.60 | |
2001 | | | 5.79 | – 12.55 | | | 667,664 | | | 9.31 | | | 4 | | | 667,664 | | | 9.31 | |
2000 | | | 4.09 | – 7.40 | | | 412,950 | | | 4.79 | | | 3 | | | 412,950 | | | 4.79 | |
1999 | | | 6.25 | | | | 79,930 | | | 6.25 | | | 2 | | | 79,930 | | | 6.25 | |
1998 | | | 12.31 | | | | 33,801 | | | 12.31 | | | 1 | | | 33,801 | | | 12.31 | |
1997 | | | 20.35 | | | | 275,049 | | | 20.35 | | | | | | 275,049 | | | 20.35 | |
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Stock options awarded under the AIP prior to 1998 had a one-year vesting period. Stock options awarded for 1998 and 1999 vested ratably over a three-year period. Stock options awarded for 2000 and thereafter generally vest ratably over a five-year period including the award year. The term of all options granted is ten years from the grant date, except in the case where employment terminates by reason of retirement, in which case the option will terminate no later than three years after such retirement or the end of the option term, whichever is earlier. Effective with our adoption of SFAS No. 123(R) on January 1, 2006, compensation expense related to options is measured based on the grant-date fair value of the options using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. Prior to our adoption of SFAS No. 123(R), we treated the difference between the fair market value of our stock at the date of grant and the exercise price as compensation expense. Included in compensation expense for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 was $3,048, $1,120 and $864, respectively, related to stock options. Cash received from the exercise of stock options during 2007 was $1,529. Financing cash inflows for that same year include $487 of tax benefits arising from related tax deductions that reduce the amount of income taxes that would otherwise be payable. The aggregate intrinsic value of stock options outstanding and options exercisable at December 31, 2007 was negative as the exercise prices taken together exceeded the market price. The total intrinsic value of stock options exercised, which is defined, as the amount by which the market value of the stock on the date of exercise exceeds the exercise price, was $1,953 for 2007. The weighted average remaining contractual term of options outstanding and options exercisable at December 31, 2007 was 5.29 years and 4.48 years, respectively. As of December 31, 2007, unrecognized compensation costs related to non-vested stock options amounted to $2,004, which will be recognized over a weighted-average remaining requisite service period of approximately 2.28 years.
In 2003, the AIP was amended to provide the Compensation Committee the option to award common stock in lieu of cash. These awards are granted at no cost to the employee and vest ratably over a three-year period including the award year. The shares are issued to the employee upon vesting. Because the shares have not been registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission, their transferability and sale by the employee are subject to restriction periods and other conditions. Shares granted for the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005 were 97,697 and 123,368, respectively. We have not granted any shares for the 2007 service year; however, during 2007 we awarded 154,553 shares to compensate employees for the loss in fair value from the exchange of stock options that were noncompliant under IRC section 409A. At December 31, 2007, a total of 249,351 shares were unvested. Included in this amount were 153,096 shares relating to the IRC section 409A remediation which vest during the years 2008 to 2010. The fair value of the grants is recognized as compensation expense ratably over the vesting period. Included in compensation expense for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 was $1,182, $595 and $920, respectively, relating to these stock awards.
NOTE 24 STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
On May 9, 2000, we announced that our Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to 6,000,000 of our issued and outstanding shares of common stock. To date, we have repurchased 431,100 shares under this plan (all in 2004). We may still purchase a total of 5,568,900 shares under this plan. On May 9, 2006, we purchased one million shares from a company controlled by a member of OCN’s Board of Directors at a price of $11.00 per share. On May 1, 2007, we purchased an additional one million shares from two companies controlled by that same member of OCN’s Board of Directors at a price of $14.52 per share.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)
DECEMBER 31, 2007, 2006 AND 2005
(Dollars in thousands, except share data)
NOTE 25 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
Effective June 30, 2005, the Bank terminated its status as a federal savings bank. Prior to returning its original thrift charter to the Office of Thrift Supervision (“OTS”), the Bank operated as a federal savings bank, and OCN was a registered savings and loan holding company. Our primary regulatory authority was the OTS.
Pursuant to the conditions set forth in the OTS Approval, OCN entered into an agreement (the “Guaranty”) in favor of the OTS and any holders of claims with respect to liabilities assumed by OLS from the Bank (the “Assumed Liabilities”). Assumed Liabilities include all legal actions against the Bank. Assumed liabilities do not include the customer deposit and other liabilities that were assumed by Marathon National Bank of New York (“Marathon”) in connection with the Branch Purchase and Deposit Assumption agreement. The Guaranty contains affirmative covenants relating to the maintenance of a $5,000 cash collateral account, reporting requirements, transactions with affiliates, preservation of the existence of our subsidiaries and maintenance of not less than $35,000 of unencumbered financial assets. Pursuant to the Guaranty, we have also agreed to certain limits on the incurrence of debt, merger or sale transactions, disposition of assets and payment of dividends. As of December 31, 2007, we were in compliance with all of the covenants specified in the Guaranty.
The Guaranty will remain in effect until the later of (a) the sixth anniversary of the date on which the Bank’s federal bank charter was cancelled or (b) the date on which we have paid in full (i) any obligations that arise out of the Assumed Liabilities with respect to which a claim has been asserted on or prior to the sixth anniversary of the date on which the Bank’s federal bank charter was cancelled and (ii) all other amounts payable by us under the Guaranty.
NOTE 26 SERVICING AND SUBSERVICING FEES
The following table represents the components of servicing and subservicing fees for the years ended December 31:
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Loan servicing and subservicing fees | | $ | 233,688 | | $ | 210,212 | | $ | 173,865 | |
Late charges | | | 39,665 | | | 37,862 | | | 35,110 | |
Receivables management and recovery fees | | | 35,536 | | | 6,946 | | | 10,345 | |
Custodial accounts (float earnings) | | | 29,318 | | | 48,292 | | | 31,665 | |
Loan collection fees | | | 12,817 | | | 10,288 | | | 8,681 | |
Other | | | 28,253 | | | 26,984 | | | 33,716 | |
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NOTE 27 OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES
Other operating expenses consist primarily of loan charge-offs, employee travel related costs, amortization of intangibles, provisions for bad debts and bank charges. Other operating expenses for 2005 also included a charge of $7,238 to recognize the full impairment of our investment in Funding America.
NOTE 28 INTEREST INCOME
The following table presents the components of interest income for each category of our interest-earning assets for the years ended December 31:
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Interest earning cash and short-term cash investments | | $ | 2,153 | | $ | 1,811 | | $ | 2,024 | |
Trading securities, at fair value: | | | | | | | | | | |
Investment grade | | | 4,412 | | | 3,617 | | | 3,568 | |
Subordinates and residuals | | | 10,445 | | | 17,021 | | | 13,839 | |
Certificates of deposit | | | 2,200 | | | 309 | | | — | |
Loans held for resale | | | 10,441 | | | 24,671 | | | 4,642 | |
Other | | | — | | | 180 | | | 478 | |
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)
DECEMBER 31, 2007, 2006 AND 2005
(Dollars in thousands, except share data)
NOTE 29 INTEREST EXPENSE
The following table presents the components of interest expense for each category of our interest-bearing liabilities for the years ended December 31:
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Match funded liabilities | | $ | 41,541 | | $ | 23,061 | | $ | 16,104 | |
Lines of credit and other secured borrowings | | | 20,661 | | | 19,858 | | | 4,865 | |
Debt securities: | | | | | | | | | | |
Convertible Notes | | | 3,896 | | | 3,913 | | | 6,555 | |
Capital Securities | | | 5,808 | | | 5,807 | | | 6,027 | |
Deposits and other | | | 764 | | | 732 | | | 3,435 | |
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NOTE 30 BUSINESS SEGMENT REPORTING
A brief description of our business segments are as follows:
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| • | Residential Servicing. Through this business, we provide loan servicing for a fee, including asset management and resolution services, to owners of subprime residential mortgage loans. This segment also includes the results of our 25% equity investments in OSI, NPL, ONL and OREO, unconsolidated entities engaged in asset management. |
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| • | Ocwen Recovery Group. This business primarily generates fees by providing collection services for owners of delinquent and charged-off receivables. Effective June 6, 2007, this segment includes the results of NCI, a receivables management company specializing in contingency collections for credit card issuers and other consumer and credit providers |
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| • | Residential Origination Services. This business segment consists of three components: fee-based loan processing services, trading and investing activities and our former subprime loan origination operation. Fee-based loan processing services include residential property valuation services, mortgage due diligence and title services; and outsourcing services to third parties including mortgage underwriting, data entry, call center services and mortgage research. We also sell due diligence services on closed whole loans. Our trading and investing activities include our investments in subprime residual mortgage backed trading securities as well as the results of our whole loan purchase and securitization activities. In January 2007, we decided to close our subprime loan origination operation. |
Corporate Items and Other.We report items of revenue and expense that are not directly related to a business, business activities that are individually insignificant, interest income on short-term investments of cash and the related costs of financing these investments and certain other corporate expenses in Corporate Items and Other. Our Convertible Notes, Capital Securities, equity investment in BMS Holdings and former Commercial Servicing segment are also included in Corporate Items and Other.
We allocate interest income and expense to each business segment for funds raised or funding of investments made. We also allocate expenses generated by corporate support services to each business segment.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)
DECEMBER 31, 2007, 2006 AND 2005
(Dollars in thousands, except share data)
Financial information for our segments is as follows:
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| | Residential Servicing | | Ocwen Recovery Group | | Residential Origination Services | | Corporate Items and Other | | Business Segments Consolidated | |
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At or for the year ended December 31, 2007 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Revenue | | $ | 355,056 | | $ | 41,292 | | $ | 72,552 | | $ | 11,761 | | $ | 480,661 | |
Operating expenses (1) | | | 229,261 | | | 47,373 | | | 71,029 | | | 12,407 | | | 360,070 | |
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Income (loss) from operations | | | 125,795 | | | (6,081 | ) | | 1,523 | | | (646 | ) | | 120,591 | |
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Other income (expense): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest income | | | 1,146 | | | 6 | | | 20,485 | | | 8,014 | | | 29,651 | |
Interest expense | | | (57,888 | ) | | (1,305 | ) | | (7,907 | ) | | (5,570 | ) | | (72,670 | ) |
Other (2) (3) | | | (3,096 | ) | | 30 | | | (9,275 | ) | | (6,852 | ) | | (19,193 | ) |
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Other income (expense), net | | | (59,838 | ) | | (1,269 | ) | | 3,303 | | | (4,408 | ) | | (62,212 | ) |
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Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes | | $ | 65,957 | | $ | (7,350 | ) | $ | 4,826 | | $ | (5,054 | ) | $ | 58,379 | |
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Total assets | | $ | 1,786,080 | | $ | 66,142 | | $ | 113,953 | | $ | 428,521 | | $ | 2,394,696 | |
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At or for the year ended December 31, 2006 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Revenue | | $ | 343,614 | | $ | 7,666 | | $ | 70,944 | | $ | 9,354 | | $ | 431,578 | |
Operating expenses (4) | | | 232,492 | | | 8,569 | | | 84,665 | | | 18,809 | | | 344,535 | |
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Income (loss) from operations | | | 111,122 | | | (903 | ) | | (13,721 | ) | | (9,455 | ) | | 87,043 | |
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Other income (expense): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest income | | | 488 | | | — | | | 39,423 | | | 7,698 | | | 47,609 | |
Interest expense | | | (30,295 | ) | | — | | | (19,195 | ) | | (3,881 | ) | | (53,371 | ) |
Other | | | (855 | ) | | 340 | | | (605 | ) | | 2,066 | | | 946 | |
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Other income (expense), net | | | (30,662 | ) | | 340 | | | 19,623 | | | 5,883 | | | (4,816 | ) |
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Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes | | $ | 80,460 | | $ | (563 | ) | $ | 5,902 | | $ | (3,572 | ) | $ | 82,227 | |
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Total assets | | $ | 1,119,754 | | $ | 360 | | $ | 194,801 | | $ | 694,828 | | $ | 2,009,743 | |
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At or for the year ended December 31, 2005 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Revenue | | $ | 279,626 | | $ | 11,683 | | $ | 66,031 | | $ | 17,795 | | $ | 375,135 | |
Operating expenses (5) | | | 236,517 | | | 12,715 | | | 76,662 | | | 20,784 | | | 346,678 | |
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Income (loss) from operations | | | 43,109 | | | (1,032 | ) | | (10,631 | ) | | (2,989 | ) | | 28,457 | |
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Other income (expense): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest income | | | 323 | | | — | | | 16,745 | | | 7,483 | | | 24,551 | |
Interest expense | | | (21,752 | ) | | — | | | (6,768 | ) | | (8,466 | ) | | (36,986 | ) |
Other | | | (19 | ) | | 348 | | | (2,537 | ) | | 8,867 | | | 6,659 | |
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Other income (expense), net | | | (21,448 | ) | | 348 | | | 7,440 | | | 7,884 | | | (5,776 | ) |
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Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes | | $ | 21,661 | | $ | (684 | ) | $ | (3,191 | ) | $ | 4,895 | | $ | 22,681 | |
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Total assets | | $ | 783,560 | | $ | 1,002 | | $ | 680,624 | | $ | 388,987 | | $ | 1,854,173 | |
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(1) Operating expenses include amortization of servicing rights (Residential Servicing) of $99,118, depreciation (Corporate items and Other) of $6,926 and provisions for bad debts and charge-offs (Residential Origination Services) of $8,406. Residential Servicing operating expenses include $4,313 of expenses related to amounts due from borrowers that were subsequently deemed uncollectible. These expenses primarily relate to loans that were paid off during 2006. |
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(2) Other expense includes a loss of $8,673 in Corporate Items and Other that resulted from the early redemption of CDs during the third quarter that we had acquired at a discount. |
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(3) Residential Origination Services other expense includes unrealized losses on subordinate and residual trading securities of $29,031 and a gain of $25,587 from the sale of the UK residuals. |
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)
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(4) Operating expenses include amortization of servicing rights (Residential Servicing) of $110,518, depreciation (Corporate Items and Other) of $10,442 and provisions for bad debts and charge-offs (Residential Origination Services) of $5,570. |
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(5) Operating expenses include amortization of servicing rights (Residential Servicing) of $96,692, depreciation (Corporate Items and Other) of $11,001, provision for bad debts (Residential Servicing) of $4,598 and an impairment charge of $7,238 on our investment in Funding America (Residential Origination Services). |
NOTE 31 COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Litigation
The liability, if any, for the claims noted below against Ocwen Federal Bank FSB (the “Bank”) has been assumed by OLS as successor in interest under an Assignment and Assumption Agreement, dated June 28, 2005, whereby OLS assumed all of the Bank’s remaining assets and liabilities, including contingent liabilities, in connection with its voluntary termination of its status as a federal savings bank.
On April 13, 2004, the United States Judicial Panel on Multi-district Litigation granted our petition to transfer and consolidate a number of lawsuits against the Bank, OCN and various third parties arising out of the servicing of plaintiffs’ mortgage loans into a single case to proceed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois under caption styled: In re Ocwen Federal Bank FSB Mortgage Servicing Litigation, MDL Docket No. 1604 (the “MDL Proceeding”). Currently, there are approximately 67 lawsuits against the Bank and/or OCN consolidated in the MDL Proceeding involving 95 mortgage loans that we currently service or previously serviced. Additional similar lawsuits have been brought in other courts, some of which may be transferred to and consolidated in the MDL Proceeding. The borrowers in many of these lawsuits seek class action certification. Others have brought individual actions. No class has been certified in the MDL Proceeding or any related lawsuits. On May 19, 2006, plaintiffs filed an Amended Consolidated Class Action Complaint (“Amended Complaint”) containing various claims under federal statutes, including the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and bankruptcy laws, state deceptive trade practices statutes and common law. The claims are generally based on allegations of improper loan servicing practices, including (i) charging borrowers allegedly improper or unnecessary fees such as breach letter fees, hazard insurance premiums, foreclosure-related fees, late fees, property inspection fees and bankruptcy-related fees; (ii) untimely posting and misapplication of borrower payments; and (iii) improperly treating borrowers as in default on their loans. While the Amended Complaint does not set forth any specific amounts of claimed damages, plaintiffs are not precluded from requesting leave to amend further their pleadings or otherwise seek damages should the matter proceed to trial. On April 25, 2005, the trial court entered an Opinion and Order granting the Bank partial summary judgment finding that, as a matter of law, the mortgage loan contracts signed by plaintiffs authorize the imposition of breach letter fees, foreclosure-related fees and other legitimate default-related fees. The trial court explained that its ruling was in favor of defendants to the specific and limited extent that plaintiffs’ claims challenge the propriety of the above-mentioned fees. On May 16, 2006, after having denied a motion to dismiss based on federal preemption, the trial court granted our motion to take an interlocutory appeal on the issue. On July 29, 2006, the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit granted our request to hear the appeal. On June 22, 2007, the Seventh Circuit issued its opinion holding that many of the claims were preempted or failed to satisfy the pleading requirements of the applicable rules of procedure and directing the trial judge to seek clarification from the plaintiffs regarding various aspects of the Amended Complaint so as to properly determine which particular claims are to be dismissed. On September 24, 2007, plaintiffs filed their Second Amended Complaint, which contains servicing practices allegations similar to those set forth in the prior version of their Complaint. On November 13, 2007, we filed a motion to dismiss the Second Amended Consolidated Class Action Complaint on the grounds that the claims are preempted and are deficient as a matter of law. Briefing on that motion has not yet been completed by the parties. We believe the allegations in the MDL Proceeding are without merit and will continue to vigorously defend against them.
On November 3, 2004, the trial judge in litigation brought by Cartel Asset Management, Inc. (“Cartel”) against OCN, the Bank and Ocwen Technology Xchange, Inc. (“OTX”), a subsidiary that has been dissolved, in federal court in Denver, Colorado, entered final judgment in the amount of $520 against OTX and nominal damages of two dollars against the Bank. In so doing, the judge reduced a prior jury verdict in the amount of $9,320 after trial on this matter involving allegations of misappropriation of trade secrets and contract-related claims brought by a former vendor. Notwithstanding the nominal damage award against the Bank, it was assessed a statutory award to Cartel of attorneys’ fees in an additional amount of $170, and the Bank and OTX were further assessed costs in the amount of $9. On September 18, 2007, the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit upheld the damage award against OTX and remanded the case for a new trial on damages against the Bank. On December 10, 2007, we paid the full amount of the judgment against OTX, including accrued interest. The trial court has not yet set a date for the new trial against the Bank.
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On February 9, 2006, the County Court for Galveston County, Texas entered judgment in the amount of $1,830 against OLS and in favor of a plaintiff-borrower who defaulted on a mortgage loan that we serviced. The plaintiff claimed that OLS’ foreclosure on the loan violated the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act and other state statutes and common law. This judgment reduced a prior jury verdict of $11,500. We believe the judgment, comprised of $5 in actual damages, approximately $675 in emotional distress, statutory and other damages and interest, and $1,150 for attorneys’ fees, is against the weight of evidence and contrary to law. On December 20, 2007, we reached a final settlement with the plaintiff. The amount we paid in connection with the settlement did not exceed the amount of the reserve we had previously established related to this case.
On September 13, 2006, the Bankruptcy Trustee in Chapter 7 proceedings involving American Business Financial Services, Inc. (“ABFS”) brought an action against multiple defendants, including OLS, in Bankruptcy Court in Delaware. The action arises out of Debtor-in-Possession financing to ABFS by defendant Greenwich Capital Financial Products, Inc. and the subsequent purchases by OLS of MSRs and certain residual interests in mortgage-backed securities previously held by ABFS. OLS brought a separate action against the Trustee, in his representative capacity, seeking damages of approximately $2,500 arising out of the ABFS MSRs purchase transaction. OLS’ separate action against the Trustee was dismissed by agreement without prejudice with the right to replead such claims as counterclaims in the Trustee’s action or otherwise as a separate action should the Trustee’s action be dismissed. By opinion dated February 13, 2007, the Court granted OLS’ motion to dismiss some claims but refused to dismiss others. The Court allowed the Trustee leave to file an Amended Complaint, which the Trustee filed on March 13, 2007. The Amended Complaint sets forth claims against all of the original defendants and as against OLS alleges turnover, fraudulent transfers, accounting, breach of fiduciary duty, aiding and abetting breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract, fraud, civil conspiracy and conversion. The Trustee seeks compensatory damages in excess of $100,000 and punitive damages jointly and severally against all defendants. We believe that the Trustee’s allegations against OLS are without merit and intend to continue to vigorously defend against this matter.
On January 30, 2008, Roger A. Inglese, alleging he is an OCN shareholder, filed an action on behalf of a purported class of shareholders in the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida, against OCN and all of the members of its board of directors seeking equitable relief as to a contemplated acquisition of OCN by entities affiliated with William C. Erbey, Oaktree Capital Management L.P. and Angelo Gordon & Co. L.P. Plaintiff alleges the proposed purchase price for the OCN stock is inadequate. No monetary or other relief is requested against OCN and no class has been certified. We believe that the allegations are without merit and intend to continue to vigorously defend against this matter.
OCN is subject to various other pending legal proceedings. In our opinion, the resolution of these proceedings will not have a material effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
Tax matters
On December 28, 2006, the India tax authorities issued an income tax assessment order (the “Order”) with respect to IT Enabled services performed for OCN by its wholly-owned Indian subsidiary, OFSPL. The Order relates to the assessment year 2004-05 and determined that the percent mark-up on operating costs with respect to the IT enabled and software development services that OFSPL provided to OCN was insufficient. The proposed adjustment would impose upon OFSPL additional tax of INR 45,290 ($1,149) and interest of INR 14,922 ($379) for the Assessment Year 2004-05. In accordance with standard Indian procedures, penalties may also be assessed in the future in connection with the assessment.
OCN and OFSPL intend to vigorously contest the Order and the imposition of tax and interest and do not believe they have violated any statutory provision or rule. OFSPL has filed a domestic appeal with the India Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) in response to the Order, and on March 16, 2007, OCN filed a request for Competent Authority Assistance with the Internal Revenue Service under the United States – India Income Tax Treaty.
In January 2007, OFSPL received an additional notice from the India tax authorities regarding a transfer pricing review of the Assessment Year 2005-06. On September 3, 2007, OFSPL filed a detailed response to the additional notice. This response is currently being reviewed by the India tax authorities. On October 23, 2007, the India Central Board of Direct Taxes issued an instruction stating that all demands for payments raised on disputes that are pending resolution in competent authority proceedings will be stayed. Due to the uncertainties inherent in the Appeals and Competent Authority processes, OCN and OFSPL cannot currently estimate any additional exposure beyond the amount detailed in the Order. We can also not predict when these tax matters will be resolved.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)
DECEMBER 31, 2007, 2006 AND 2005
(Dollars in thousands, except share data)
Commitments and Other
We lease certain of our premises and equipment under capital leases and non-cancelable operating leases with terms expiring through 2019 exclusive of renewal option periods. Our annual aggregate minimum rental commitments under these leases are summarized as follows:
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2008 | | $ | 1,572 | | $ | 7,426 | |
2009 | | | 1,298 | | | 6,866 | |
2010 | | | 654 | | | 5,180 | |
2011 | | | 5 | | | 3,972 | |
2012 | | | — | | | 3,072 | |
Thereafter | | | — | | | 17,506 | |
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We converted rental commitments for our facilities outside the United States of America to U.S. dollars using exchange rates in effect at December 31, 2007. Rent expense for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 was $6,530, $4,380 and $3,783, respectively.
In December 2007, we completed a sale-leaseback transaction with a third party for our Orlando facility. Under the terms of this transaction, the buyer assumed a pre-existing lease between OLS and one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries. The lease expires in September 2019. OLS also sublets to another third party 61,400 square feet or approximately 49% of the space in the Orlando facility. This sublease expires in September 2011. Total remaining sublease rentals to be received are $3,894 as of December 31, 2007, of which $972, $1,003, $1,034 and $885 will be received in 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011, respectively.
NOTE 32 QUARTERLY RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
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Revenue | | $ | 123,402 | | $ | 125,350 | | $ | 116,926 | | $ | 114,983 | |
Operating expenses | | | 90,761 | | | 93,529 | | | 89,225 | | | 86,555 | |
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Income from operations | | | 32,641 | | | 31,821 | | | 27,701 | | | 28,428 | |
Other income (expense) | | | (45,742 | ) | | (21,679 | ) | | 14,493 | | | (9,284 | ) |
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Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes | | | (13,101 | ) | | 10,142 | | | 42,194 | | | 19,144 | |
Income tax expense (benefit) | | | (8,405 | ) | | 3,882 | | | 14,759 | | | 6,374 | |
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Income (loss) from continuing operations | | | (4,696 | ) | | 6,260 | | | 27,435 | | | 12,770 | |
Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes | | | (2,229 | ) | | (309 | ) | | (244 | ) | | (390 | ) |
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Income from continuing operations | | $ | (0.08 | ) | $ | 0.10 | | $ | 0.43 | | $ | 0.21 | |
Loss from discontinued operations | | | (0.03 | ) | | — | | | — | | | (0.01 | ) |
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Income from continuing operations | | $ | (0.08 | ) | $ | 0.09 | | $ | 0.39 | | $ | 0.19 | |
Loss from discontinued operations | | | (0.03 | ) | | — | | | — | | | (0.01 | ) |
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(1) Previously reported quarterly results were adjusted to reflect the reclassification of BOK to discontinued operations in the fourth quarter of 2007.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)
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Revenue | | $ | 113,954 | | $ | 110,124 | | $ | 105,099 | | $ | 102,401 | |
Operating expenses | | | 89,791 | | | 84,186 | | | 83,788 | | | 86,770 | |
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Income from operations | | | 24,163 | | | 25,938 | | | 21,311 | | | 15,631 | |
Other income (expense) | | | (8,485 | ) | | 1,165 | | | (3,753 | ) | | 6,257 | |
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Income from continuing operations before income taxes | | | 15,678 | | | 27,103 | | | 17,558 | | | 21,888 | |
Income tax expense (benefit) (2) | | | 987 | | | 9,403 | | | (141,692 | ) | | 4,925 | |
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Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes | | | (770 | ) | | (730 | ) | | (164 | ) | | (430 | ) |
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Loss from discontinued operations | | | (0.01 | ) | | (0.01 | ) | | — | | | (0.01 | ) |
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Income from continuing operations | | $ | 0.21 | | $ | 0.26 | | $ | 2.23 | | $ | 0.25 | |
Loss from discontinued operations | | | (0.01 | ) | | (0.01 | ) | | — | | | (0.01 | ) |
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(1) Previously reported quarterly results were adjusted to reflect the reclassification of BOK to discontinued operations in the fourth quarter of 2007.
(2) The income tax benefit for the second quarter of 2006 primarily reflects the reversal of $145,211 of valuation allowances on our deferred tax assets. See Note 22 for additional information.
NOTE 33 SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
In January 2008, our Chief Executive Officer, together with members of OCN management and funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. and Angelo, Gordon & Co., L.P. (collectively, the “Sponsors”), proposed to acquire by merger, for a purchase price of $7.00 per share in cash, all of the outstanding shares of OCN Common Stock. The Board of Directors of OCN formed a Special Committee of independent directors to consider the proposal. In March 2008, OCN announced that the Special Committee and the Sponsors had been unable to reach an agreement as to the terms of a definitive agreement. As a result, the parties have mutually agreed to terminate discussions regarding the proposal. The letter agreements that established the terms of the proposed transaction contain provisions for reimbursement of up to a total of $5,000 to the Sponsors for documented due diligence expenses in the event that the transaction is not consummated and no forfeiture event has occurred.
During the first quarter of 2008, Ocwen invested Investment Line funds in AAA rated auction rate securities backed by Federal Family Education Loan Program student loans. In recent weeks, the auction rate security market has experienced historic levels of illiquidity, and there have not been enough orders to purchase all of the securities being sold at the auction (a “failed auction”). As a result, we have been unable to liquidate our holdings. Within the context of a failed auction, the issuer pays the investor LIBOR plus a pre-determined margin as penalty interest until such time that the auction returns to clearing status, the notes mature at par or the notes are called by the issuer. On March 10, 2008, Fitch Ratings indicated that they do not anticipate any ratings actions due to increased debt costs for these securities.
For the quarter ending March 31, 2008, JPMorgan Chase has agreed to waive the requirement that Investment Line borrowings be paid off at quarter end. If sufficient liquidity does not return to the auction rate securities market, we may be required to recognize these securities and a corresponding liability to JPMorgan Chase on our March 31, 2008 balance sheet and to provide a collateral deposit of up to $25,000. If the estimated fair value of these securities at March 31, 2008 is less than our cost plus accrued interest, we might be required to recognize an unrealized loss in the amount of the excess of cost plus accrued interest over the estimated fair value of the securities. However, it would be our intent to hold the securities until such time as liquidity returns to the auction rate securities market, and we could sell the securities without realizing a loss. As of February 29, 2008, we had borrowings from JPMorgan Chase collateralized by such auction rate securities totaling $300,000. We estimate the range of fair value of those securities, based on discussions with dealers, to range from $270,000 to $291,000.
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