IPOs

The number of nonbank mortgage lenders who launched IPOs or merged with SPACs took off like a rocket in the second half of the year.

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Strong earnings expected in the next year will provide the best opportunity in decades to raise capital and monetize equity, Stephen Curry of Endurance Advisory Partners argues.

The results are in the middle of the range provided before the company went public in October.

Originations from all sources, including commercial and reverse mortgages, total $9.2 billion.

Company CEO Michael Nierenberg previously commented the real estate investment trust's parts could be worth more than the whole.

The substantial Series D fundraise fuels speculation on whether Better.com will be the next mortgage company to hop on the IPO trend.

The draft IPO filing for its Class A shares follows speculation that it would follow the lead of Rocket Cos. and other nonbank lenders in going public.

While Rocket reaches near $1 per share, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are seeing declines as their planned exit of conservatorship remains tied to the presidential race.

Smaller lenders should consider positioning themselves for acquisition at a time when they can be making the most money.

A pair of home loan originators are backing away from initial public offerings for now as market volatility climbs.

Former MBA chair and owner, president, and CEO of Union Home Mortgage, Bill Cosgrove, provides a peek into his pandemic playbook and offers advice to smaller lenders on how to stay competitive amid a rash of companies going public.

Existing-home sales reach 14-year high as bidding wars increase across the country.

Hint: It's not all about the money. Company leadership enumerates the intangible benefits of going public.

And how people involved with Replay Acquisition made it more attractive than an initial public offering, according to CEO Patricia Cook.

If the underwriters' option is exercised, proceeds will bring in $112 million instead of a possible $176 million.

The company expects to get between $17 and $19 per share.

But current owner Blackstone and FOA management will keep 70% of the company after its merger with a SPAC.

Earnings increased by 81% year-over-year as its gain-on-sale margins grew nearly 2.5 times.

Two more lenders, AmeriHome and Caliber, look to join Rocket and United Wholesale Mortgage, by raising capital through public stock offerings.