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The mortgage shop's net income was $36.9 million in the second quarter, up from a net loss of $37.2 million in the first three months of the year.

Their links to the Treasury have been considered a source of strength and still are, but less so, according to one rating agency. Others disagree.

A second quarter profit followed two fiscal periods in the red, but the firm had to overcome a $33 million negative mortgage-servicing rights valuation.

But its mortgage business remains a money loser, and it wasn't a great period for the acquisition target either.

The company, whose core business is helping real estate agents connect with homebuyers, said it's projecting third-quarter revenue of $458 million to $486 million.

The move was "not being driven by fundamental credit, capital or liquidity deterioration at the firms," the firm said.

Total net income at the company grew to $357 million in the second quarter, more than four times higher from three months earlier.

But the senior housing portfolio is starting to show signs of significant stress, causing the multifamily sector's delinquency rate to rise by 200% year-over-year.

Hedging affected earnings available for distribution, although the company is now profitable again using standard accounting.

The mortgage company was able to move a lot closer to its goal to become a $1 trillion servicer with the expiration of the final tender offer and closing of the deal.