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  • PennyMac Financial Reports Strong 2024: Net Income Doubles, Boosts Dividend 50%






    PennyMac Financial Services (PFSI) reported Q4 2024 net income of $104.5 million ($1.95 per diluted share) on revenue of $470.1 million. Book value per share increased to $74.54 from $72.95 in Q3 2024.

    Key Q4 highlights include: pretax income of $129.4 million, total loan acquisitions of $35.7 billion, and servicing portfolio growth to $665.8 billion. The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.30 per share.

    Full-year 2024 performance showed net income of $311.4 million, up from $144.7 million in 2023, with total loan production of $116.3 billion. The company issued $650 million in 6-year unsecured senior notes and increased its quarterly dividend by 50% from $0.20 previously.

    PennyMac Financial Services (PFSI) ha riportato un reddito netto per il quarto trimestre 2024 di 104,5 milioni di dollari (1,95 dollari per azione diluita) su un fatturato di 470,1 milioni di dollari. Il valore contabile per azione è aumentato a 74,54 dollari rispetto ai 72,95 dollari del terzo trimestre 2024.

    Tra i punti salienti del quarto trimestre ci sono: un reddito ante imposte di 129,4 milioni di dollari, acquisizioni di prestiti totali per 35,7 miliardi di dollari e una crescita del portafoglio di servizi a 665,8 miliardi di dollari. L’azienda ha dichiarato un dividendo trimestrale di 0,30 dollari per azione.

    La performance dell’intero anno 2024 ha mostrato un reddito netto di 311,4 milioni di dollari, in aumento rispetto ai 144,7 milioni di dollari del 2023, con una produzione totale di prestiti di 116,3 miliardi di dollari. L’azienda ha emesso 650 milioni di dollari in note senior non garantite a 6 anni e ha aumentato il suo dividendo trimestrale del 50% rispetto ai 0,20 dollari precedenti.

    PennyMac Financial Services (PFSI) reportó una ganancia neta del cuarto trimestre de 2024 de 104,5 millones de dólares (1,95 dólares por acción diluida) con ingresos de 470,1 millones de dólares. El valor contable por acción aumentó a 74,54 dólares desde 72,95 dólares en el tercer trimestre de 2024.

    Los puntos destacados del cuarto trimestre incluyen: una ganancia antes de impuestos de 129,4 millones de dólares, adquisiciones de préstamos totales de 35,7 mil millones de dólares, y un crecimiento del portafolio de servicios a 665,8 mil millones de dólares. La compañía declaró un dividendo trimestral de 0,30 dólares por acción.

    El desempeño de todo el año 2024 mostró una ganancia neta de 311,4 millones de dólares, un aumento desde los 144,7 millones de dólares en 2023, con una producción total de préstamos de 116,3 mil millones de dólares. La empresa emitió 650 millones de dólares en notas senior no garantizadas a 6 años y aumentó su dividendo trimestral en un 50% desde los 0,20 dólares anteriores.

    PennyMac Financial Services (PFSI)는 2024년 4분기 순이익이 1억 4백 5십만 달러(희석주당 1.95 달러), 매출은 4억 7천 10만 달러였다고 보고했습니다. 주당 장부 가치는 2024년 3분기 72.95달러에서 74.54달러로 증가했습니다.

    4분기 주요 사항으로는 세전 소득 1억 2천 9백 4십만 달러, 총 대출 인수 357억 달러, 서비스 포트폴리오 성장 6658억 달러가 있습니다. 이 회사는 주당 0.30 달러의 분기 배당금을 선언했습니다.

    2024년 전체 성과는 3억 1천 14백만 달러의 순이익을 기록해 2023년 1억 4천 4백 70만 달러에서 증가했으며, 총 대출 생산은 1163억 달러였습니다. 이 회사는 6년 만기 무보증 고급 채권을 6억 5천만 달러 발행하고 분기 배당금을 0.20달러에서 50% 인상했습니다.

    PennyMac Financial Services (PFSI) a annoncé un revenu net de 104,5 millions de dollars (1,95 dollar par action diluée) pour le quatrième trimestre de 2024, avec un chiffre d’affaires de 470,1 millions de dollars. La valeur comptable par action a augmenté à 74,54 dollars, contre 72,95 dollars au troisième trimestre de 2024.

    Les points clés du quatrième trimestre incluent : un revenu avant impôt de 129,4 millions de dollars, des acquisitions de prêts totaux de 35,7 milliards de dollars et une croissance du portefeuille de services à 665,8 milliards de dollars. L’entreprise a déclaré un dividende trimestriel de 0,30 dollar par action.

    La performance de l’année entière 2024 a montré un revenu net de 311,4 millions de dollars, en hausse par rapport à 144,7 millions de dollars en 2023, avec une production totale de prêts de 116,3 milliards de dollars. L’entreprise a émis 650 millions de dollars de titres seniors non garantis à 6 ans et a augmenté son dividende trimestriel de 50 % par rapport aux 0,20 dollars précédents.

    PennyMac Financial Services (PFSI) berichtete für das vierte Quartal 2024 einen Nettogewinn von 104,5 Millionen Dollar (1,95 Dollar je verwässerte Aktie) bei einem Umsatz von 470,1 Millionen Dollar. Der Buchwert pro Aktie stieg von 72,95 Dollar im dritten Quartal 2024 auf 74,54 Dollar.

    Zu den wichtigsten Highlights des vierten Quartals gehören: ein Vorsteuergewinn von 129,4 Millionen Dollar, Gesamtlaufwerkskäufe von 35,7 Milliarden Dollar und ein Wachstum des Servicing-Portfolios auf 665,8 Milliarden Dollar. Das Unternehmen erklärte eine quartalsweise Dividende von 0,30 Dollar pro Aktie.

    Die Leistung des gesamten Jahres 2024 zeigte einen Nettogewinn von 311,4 Millionen Dollar, ein Anstieg von 144,7 Millionen Dollar im Jahr 2023, mit einer gesamten Produktionsleistung von 116,3 Milliarden Dollar. Das Unternehmen emittierte 650 Millionen Dollar in ungesicherten, vorrangigen Anleihen mit einer Laufzeit von 6 Jahren und erhöhte seine vierteljährliche Dividende um 50 % von zuvor 0,20 Dollar.

    Positive


    • Net income increased to $311.4 million in 2024 from $144.7 million in 2023

    • Servicing portfolio grew 10% YoY to $665.8 billion

    • Total loan production increased 17% YoY to $116.3 billion

    • Quarterly dividend increased 50% to $0.30 per share

    • Q4 pretax income rose to $129.4 million from $93.9 million in Q3

    Negative


    • Production segment pretax income decreased to $78.0 million from $129.4 million in Q3

    • Consumer direct IRLCs declined 30% from previous quarter

    • Broker direct IRLCs decreased 17% from previous quarter

    • Net interest expense of $17.2 million in Q4

    Insights


    PennyMac Financial’s Q4 2024 results reveal a company successfully navigating the challenging mortgage landscape, with several notable achievements:

    Core Performance Metrics: The 16% annualized operating ROE demonstrates robust operational efficiency, particularly impressive given the high-rate environment. The 10% year-over-year servicing portfolio growth to $665.8 billion UPB reflects successful market share expansion and effective retention strategies.

    Strategic Positioning: The company’s balanced business model shows remarkable adaptability. The servicing segment’s strong performance ($87.3 million pretax income) effectively counterbalanced the production segment ($78.0 million), highlighting the advantage of diversified revenue streams in varying rate environments.

    Operational Evolution: The renewed mortgage banking services agreement with PMT, effective July 2025, signals a strategic shift in correspondent production dynamics. The planned 15-25% retention rate for conventional conforming production indicates a calculated approach to balance sheet management and risk optimization.

    Financial Health Indicators: The increase in book value to $74.54 per share and the 50% dividend increase to $0.30 reflect strong capital position and management’s confidence in sustainable profitability. The successful issuance of $650 million in senior notes demonstrates continued market access and financial flexibility.

    These results position PFSI advantageously for 2025, particularly if interest rates moderate and refinancing activity increases. The company’s investment in technology and workflow efficiency improvements suggests potential for further operational leverage and market share gains.












    WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
    PennyMac Financial Services, Inc. (NYSE: PFSI) today reported net income of $104.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2024, or $1.95 per share on a diluted basis, on revenue of $470.1 million. Book value per share increased to $74.54 from $72.95 at September 30, 2024.

    PFSI’s Board of Directors declared a fourth quarter cash dividend of $0.30 per share, payable on February 23, 2025, to common stockholders of record as of February 13, 2025.

    In the fourth quarter, management reassessed its segment definitions. Prior period amounts have been recast to conform those periods’ presentation to current period presentation. Non-segment activities are included under “Corporate and other” and include amounts attributable to corporate activities not directly attributable to the production and servicing segments as well as management fees earned from PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust (NYSE: PMT).

    Fourth Quarter 2024 Highlights

    • Pretax income was $129.4 million, up from pretax income of $93.9 million in the prior quarter and pretax loss of $54.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2023

    • Production segment pretax income was $78.0 million, down from $129.4 million in the prior quarter and up from $44.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2023

      • Total loan acquisitions and originations, including those fulfilled for PMT, were $35.7 billion in unpaid principal balance (UPB), up 13 percent from the prior quarter and 34 percent from the fourth quarter of 2023

      • Broker direct interest rate lock commitments (IRLCs) were $4.5 billion in UPB, down 17 percent from the prior quarter and up 60 percent from the fourth quarter of 2023

      • Consumer direct IRLCs were $3.7 billion in UPB, down 30 percent from the prior quarter and up 129 percent from the fourth quarter of 2023

      • Government correspondent IRLCs totaled $11.1 billion in UPB, down 11 percent from the prior quarter and essentially unchanged from the fourth quarter of 2023

      • Conventional correspondent IRLCs for PFSI’s account totaled $13.8 billion in UPB, up 68 percent from the prior quarter and 38 percent from the fourth quarter of 2023

      • Correspondent acquisitions of conventional conforming and jumbo loans fulfilled for PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust (NYSE: PMT) were $3.5 billion in UPB, down 41 percent from the prior quarter and up 41 percent from the fourth quarter of 2023

        • PMT retained 19 percent of total conventional correspondent loans in the fourth quarter, down from 42 percent in the prior quarter

    • Servicing segment pretax income was $87.3 million, up from $3.3 million in the prior quarter and $76.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2023

      • Pretax income excluding valuation-related changes was $168.3 million, essentially unchanged from the prior quarter as higher loan servicing fees, lower realization of mortgage servicing rights (MSR) cash flows and lower operating expenses were offset by lower earnings on custodial balances due to lower short-term interest rates

      • Valuation-related changes included:

        • $540.4 million in MSR fair value gains more than offset by $608.1 million in hedging losses

          • Net impact on pretax income related to these items was $(67.7) million, or $(0.93) in earnings per share

        • $13.3 million provision for losses on active loans

      • Servicing portfolio grew to $665.8 billion in UPB, up 3 percent from September 30, 2024 and 10 percent from December 31, 2023 driven by production volumes which more than offset prepayment activity

    • Pretax loss from Corporate and Other was $35.9 million, compared to $38.8 million in the prior quarter and $175.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2023

      • The fourth quarter of 2023 included a non-recurring expense accrual of $158.4 million as a result of the long-standing arbitration related to the development of our proprietary servicing software

    Full-Year 2024 Highlights

    • Net income of $311.4 million, up from $144.7 million in 2023; excluding the non-recurring expense accrual, net income in 2023 would have been $260.5 million

    • Pretax income of $401.0 million, up from $183.6 million in 2023; excluding the non-recurring expense accrual, pretax income in 2023 would have been $342.0 million

    • Total net revenue of $1.6 billion, up from $1.4 billion in 2023

    • Total loan production of $116.3 billion in UPB, an increase of 17 percent from 2023

    • Servicing portfolio UPB of $665.8 billion at year end, up 10 percent from December 31, 2023

    • Issued $650 million of 6-year unsecured senior notes due in November 2030

    • Increased quarterly cash dividend to $0.30 per share, a 50% increase from $0.20 previously

    “PennyMac Financial delivered strong fourth quarter results, with a 16 percent1 annualized operating return on equity driven by continued strength in our servicing business and a solid contribution from our production segment despite higher mortgage rates,” said Chairman and CEO David Spector. “In total, we acquired or originated $36 billion in unpaid principal balance of loans, which drove continued growth in our servicing portfolio to $666 billion in unpaid principal balance at year end.”

    Mr. Spector continued, “Our full year results demonstrate both the ability of our balanced business model to generate operating returns on equity in the mid-teens in periods of higher rates, and also a substantial improvement in operating leverage from the previous year. Looking to 2025 and beyond, I continue to believe PennyMac Financial is best-positioned in the mortgage industry for continued growth and execution regardless of the path of interest rates. Our best-in-class management team has built a platform with significant scale and remains committed to unlocking additional efficiencies through continued investments in workflow and technology. It is for all of these reasons that I am confident in our ability to continue driving strong financial performance in this higher rate environment, bolstered by increases in the origination market in periods when mortgage rates decline.”

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    See page 18 for a reconciliation of non-GAAP items

    The following table presents the contributions of PennyMac Financial’s segments to pretax income:

    Quarter ended December 31, 2024
    Production Servicing Reportable
    segment total
    Corporate
    and Other
    Total
    (in thousands)
    Revenue:
    Net gains on loans held for sale at fair value

    $

    195,070

    $

    26,974

     

    $

    222,044

     

    $

     

    $

    222,044

     

    Loan origination fees

     

    57,824

     

     

     

    57,824

     

     

     

     

    57,824

     

    Fulfillment fees from PMT

     

    6,356

     

     

     

    6,356

     

     

     

     

    6,356

     

    Net loan servicing fees

     

     

    189,267

     

     

    189,267

     

     

     

     

    189,267

     

    Management fees

     

     

     

     

     

     

    7,149

     

     

    7,149

     

    Net interest income (expense):
    Interest income

     

    93,766

     

    116,679

     

     

    210,445

     

     

    414

     

     

    210,859

     

    Interest expense

     

    91,982

     

    136,129

     

     

    228,111

     

     

     

     

    228,111

     

     

    1,784

     

    (19,450

    )

     

    (17,666

    )

     

    414

     

     

    (17,252

    )

    Other

     

    89

     

    735

     

     

    824

     

     

    3,898

     

     

    4,722

     

    Total net revenue

     

    261,123

     

    197,526

     

     

    458,649

     

     

    11,461

     

     

    470,110

     

    Expenses
    Compensation

     

    91,754

     

    49,958

     

     

    141,712

     

     

    31,378

     

     

    173,090

     

    Loan origination

     

    48,046

     

     

     

    48,046

     

     

     

     

    48,046

     

    Technology

     

    25,743

     

    10,108

     

     

    35,851

     

     

    4,980

     

     

    40,831

     

    Servicing

     

     

    38,088

     

     

    38,088

     

     

     

     

    38,088

     

    Professional services

     

    3,869

     

    2,386

     

     

    6,255

     

     

    3,732

     

     

    9,987

     

    Occupancy and equipment

     

    3,951

     

    2,661

     

     

    6,612

     

     

    1,561

     

     

    8,173

     

    Marketing and advertising

     

    6,919

     

    202

     

     

    7,121

     

     

    644

     

     

    7,765

     

    Legal settlements

     

     

    2

     

     

    2

     

     

    (108

    )

     

    (106

    )

    Other

     

    2,831

     

    6,823

     

     

    9,654

     

     

    5,218

     

     

    14,872

     

    Total expenses

     

    183,113

     

    110,228

     

     

    293,341

     

     

    47,405

     

     

    340,746

     

    Income (loss) before provision for income taxes

    $

    78,010

    $

    87,298

     

    $

    165,308

     

    $

    (35,944

    )

    $

    129,364

     

    Production Segment

    The Production segment includes the correspondent acquisition of newly originated government-insured and certain conventional conforming loans for PennyMac Financial’s own account, fulfillment services on behalf of PMT and direct lending through the consumer direct and broker direct channels, including the underwriting and acquisition of loans from correspondent sellers on a non-delegated basis.

    PennyMac Financial’s loan production activity for the quarter totaled $35.7 billion in UPB, $32.2 billion of which was for its own account, and $3.5 billion of which was fee-based fulfillment activity for PMT. Correspondent locks for PFSI and direct lending IRLCs totaled $33.0 billion in UPB, up 6 percent from the prior quarter and 29 percent from the fourth quarter of 2023.

    Production segment pretax income was $78.0 million, down from $129.4 million in the prior quarter and up from $44.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. Production segment revenue totaled $261.1 million, down 11 percent from the prior quarter and up 49 percent from the fourth quarter of 2023. The decrease from the prior quarter was due to higher mortgage interest rates, which resulted in lower lock volumes in the direct lending channels. The increase from the fourth quarter of 2023 was driven primarily by higher volumes across all channels.

    The components of net gains on loans held for sale are detailed in the following table:

    Quarter ended
    December 31,
    2024
    September 30,
    2024
    December 31,
    2023
    (in thousands)
    Receipt of MSRs

    $

    748,121

     

    $

    578,982

     

    $

    549,965

     

    Gains on sale of loans and mortgage servicing rights recapture payable to PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust

     

    2,387

     

     

    2,506

     

     

    (290

    )

    Provision for representations and warranties, net

     

    (1,633

    )

     

    (589

    )

     

    (1,002

    )

    Cash loss, including cash hedging results

     

    (373,307

    )

     

    (382,148

    )

     

    (606,160

    )

    Fair value changes of pipeline, inventory and hedges

     

    (153,524

    )

     

    58,068

     

     

    206,252

     

    Net gains on mortgage loans held for sale

    $

    222,044

     

    $

    256,819

     

    $

    148,765

     

    Net gains on mortgage loans held for sale by segment:
    Production

    $

    195,070

     

    $

    235,902

     

    $

    124,267

     

    Servicing

    $

    26,974

     

    $

    20,917

     

    $

    24,498

     

    PennyMac Financial performs fulfillment services for certain conventional conforming and jumbo loans acquired by PMT from non-affiliates in its correspondent production business. These services include, but are not limited to, marketing, relationship management, correspondent seller approval and monitoring, loan file review, underwriting, pricing, hedging and activities related to the subsequent sale and securitization of loans in the secondary mortgage markets for PMT.

    Fees earned from the fulfillment of correspondent loans on behalf of PMT totaled $6.4 million in the fourth quarter, down 45 percent from the prior quarter and up 29 percent from the fourth quarter of 2023. The quarter-over-quarter decrease was driven by lower conventional acquisition volumes for PMT’s account, as PMT retained a smaller percentage of total conventional correspondent production in the fourth quarter versus the third quarter. In the first quarter of 2025, we expect PMT to retain all jumbo production and 15 to 25 percent of total conventional conforming correspondent production, compared to 19 percent in the fourth quarter.

    Under a renewed mortgage banking services agreement with PMT, effective July 1, 2025, correspondent production volumes will initially be acquired by PFSI. PMT will retain the right to purchase up to 100 percent of non-government correspondent loan production.

    Net interest income in the fourth quarter totaled $1.8 million, compared to net interest expense of $2.1 million in the prior quarter. Interest income totaled $93.8 million, up from $79.4 million in the prior quarter, and interest expense totaled $92.0 million, up from $81.5 million in the prior quarter, both due to higher average balances of loans held for sale due to the increase in funded volumes.

    Production segment expenses were $183.1 million, up 11 percent from the prior quarter and 40 percent from the fourth quarter of 2023. Production expenses increased from the prior quarter primarily due to higher funded volumes and increased capacity in the direct lending channels.

    Servicing Segment

    The Servicing segment includes income from owned MSRs and subservicing. The total servicing portfolio grew to $665.8 billion in UPB at December 31, 2024, an increase of 3 percent from September 30, 2024 and 10 percent from December 31, 2023. PennyMac Financial’s owned MSR portfolio grew to $434.2 billion in UPB, an increase of 4 percent from September 30, 2024 and 16 percent from December 31, 2023. PennyMac Financial subservices $230.8 billion in UPB for PMT and subservices on an interim basis $807 million in UPB of previously owned loans that have been repurchased by the United States Veterans Affairs (VA) pursuant to the Veterans Affairs Servicing Purchase (VASP) program.

    The table below details PennyMac Financial’s servicing portfolio UPB:

    December 31,
    2024
    September 30,
    2024
    December 31,
    2023
    (in thousands)
    Prime servicing:
    Owned
    Mortgage servicing rights and liabilities
    Originated

    $

    410,393,342

    $

    393,947,146

    $

    352,790,614

    Purchased

     

    15,681,406

     

    16,104,333

     

    17,478,397

     

    426,074,748

     

    410,051,479

     

    370,269,011

    Loans held for sale

     

    8,128,914

     

    6,366,787

     

    4,294,689

     

    434,203,662

     

    416,418,266

     

    374,563,700

    Subserviced for PMT

     

    230,745,995

     

    231,369,983

     

    232,643,144

    Subserviced for U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

     

    806,584

     

    257,696

     

    Total prime servicing

     

    665,756,241

     

    648,045,945

     

    607,206,844

    Special servicing – subserviced for PMT

     

    7,586

     

    8,340

     

    9,925

    Total loans serviced

    $

    665,763,827

    $

    648,054,285

    $

    607,216,769

    Servicing segment pretax income was $87.3 million, up from pretax income of $3.3 million in the prior quarter and $76.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. Servicing segment net revenues totaled $197.5 million, up from $105.9 million in the prior quarter and $175.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2023.

    Revenue from net loan servicing fees totaled $189.3 million, up from $75.8 million in the prior quarter and $162.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. The increase from the prior quarter was primarily driven by a decrease in net valuation-related losses. Net loan servicing fee revenues included $472.6 million in loan servicing fees, which was up from the prior quarter due to growth in the owned portfolio, reduced by $215.6 million from the realization of MSR cash flows. Net valuation-related losses totaled $67.7 million and included MSR fair value gains of $540.4 million driven by the increase in market interest rates, and hedging losses of $608.1 million.

    The following table presents a breakdown of net loan servicing fees:

    Quarter ended

    December 31,
    2024
    September 30,
    2024
    December 31,
    2023
    (in thousands)
    Loan servicing fees

    $

    472,563

     

    $

    462,037

     

    $

    402,484

     

    Changes in fair value of MSRs and MSLs resulting from:
    Realization of cash flows

     

    (215,590

    )

     

    (225,836

    )

     

    (164,255

    )

    Change in fair value inputs

     

    540,406

     

     

    (402,422

    )

     

    (370,705

    )

    Hedging (losses) gains

     

    (608,112

    )

     

    242,051

     

     

    294,787

     

    Net change in fair value of MSRs and MSLs

     

    (283,296

    )

     

    (386,207

    )

     

    (240,173

    )

    Net loan servicing fees

    $

    189,267

     

    $

    75,830

     

    $

    162,311

     

    Servicing segment revenue included $27.0 million in net gains on loans held for sale related to early buyout loans (EBOs), up from $20.9 million in the prior quarter and $24.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. These EBOs are previously delinquent loans that were brought back to performing status through PennyMac Financial’s successful servicing efforts.

    Net interest expense totaled $19.5 million, versus net interest income of $9.5 million in the prior quarter and net interest expense of $13.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. Interest income was $116.7 million, down from $145.6 million in the prior quarter due to decreased placement fees on custodial balances due to lower short-term rates. Interest expense was $136.1 million, essentially unchanged from the prior quarter as a higher average balance of financing for MSR assets was offset by lower financing rates on floating rate debt.

    Servicing segment expenses totaled $110.2 million, up from $102.6 million in the prior quarter primarily due to increased provisions for losses on active loans.

    Corporate and Other

    Corporate and Other items include amounts attributable to corporate activities not directly attributable to the production and servicing segments as well as management fees earned from PMT. PennyMac Financial manages PMT for which it earns base management fees and may earn incentive compensation.

    Pretax loss for Corporate and Other was $35.9 million, compared to $38.8 million in the prior quarter and $175.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2023.

    Revenues from Corporate and Other were $11.5 million, and consisted of $7.1 million in management fees, $3.9 million in other revenue, and $0.4 million of net interest income. No performance incentive fees were earned in the fourth quarter.

    Expenses were $47.4 million, compared to $49.8 million in the prior quarter and $186.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2023, which included the aforementioned non-recurring expense accrual.

    Net assets under management were $1.9 billion as of December 31, 2024, essentially unchanged from September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023.

    The following table presents a breakdown of management fees:

    Quarter ended
    December 31,
    2024
    September 30,
    2024
    December 31,
    2023
    (in thousands)
    Management fees:
    Base

    $

    7,149

    $

    7,153

    $

    7,252

    Performance incentive

     

     

     

    Total management fees

    $

    7,149

    $

    7,153

    $

    7,252

    Net assets of PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust

    $

    1,938,500

    $

    1,936,787

    $

    1,957,090

    Consolidated Expenses

    Total expenses were $340.7 million, up from $317.9 million in the prior quarter primarily due to increased production and servicing segment expenses as previously discussed.

    Taxes

    PFSI recorded a provision for tax expense of $24.9 million, resulting in an effective tax rate of 19.2 percent. The reduction in the effective tax rate from the prior quarter was primarily due to a decline in the provision rate from 26.85 percent to 26.70 percent and the resulting repricing of expected taxes on deferred income.

    Management’s slide presentation and accompanying material will be available in the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at pfsi.pennymac.com after the market closes on Thursday, January 30, 2025. Management will also host a conference call and live audio webcast at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time to review the Company’s financial results. The webcast can be accessed at pfsi.pennymac.com, and a replay will be available shortly after its conclusion.

    About PennyMac Financial Services, Inc.

    PennyMac Financial Services, Inc. is a specialty financial services firm focused on the production and servicing of U.S. mortgage loans and the management of investments related to the U.S. mortgage market. Founded in 2008, the company is recognized as a leader in the U.S. residential mortgage industry and employs approximately 4,100 people across the country. In 2024, PennyMac Financial’s production of newly originated loans totaled $116 billion in unpaid principal balance, making it a top lender in the nation. As of December 31, 2024, PennyMac Financial serviced loans totaling $666 billion in unpaid principal balance, making it a top mortgage servicer in the nation. Additional information about PennyMac Financial Services, Inc. is available at pfsi.pennymac.com.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, regarding management’s beliefs, estimates, projections, and assumptions with respect to, among other things, our financial results, future operations, business plans and investment strategies, as well as industry and market conditions, all of which are subject to change. Words like “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “promise,” “project,” “plan,” and other expressions or words of similar meanings, as well as future or conditional verbs such as “will,” “would,” “should,” “could,” or “may” are generally intended to identify forward-looking statements. Actual results and operations for any future period may vary materially from those projected herein and from past results discussed herein. Factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from historical results or those anticipated include, but are not limited to: interest rate changes; changes in real estate values, housing prices and housing sales; changes in macroeconomic, consumer and real estate market conditions; the continually changing federal, state and local laws and regulations applicable to the highly regulated industry in which we operate; lawsuits or governmental actions that may result from any noncompliance with the laws and regulations applicable to our business; the mortgage lending and servicing-related regulations promulgated by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and its enforcement of these regulations; the licensing and operational requirements of states and other jurisdictions applicable to our business, to which our bank competitors are not subject; foreclosure delays and changes in foreclosure practices; difficulties inherent in adjusting the size of our operations to reflect changes in business levels; purchase opportunities for mortgage servicing rights; our substantial amount of indebtedness; increases in loan delinquencies, defaults and forbearances; our dependence on U.S. government-sponsored entities and changes in their current roles or their guarantees or guidelines; our reliance on PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust (NYSE: PMT) as a significant contributor to our mortgage banking business; maintaining sufficient capital and liquidity and compliance with financial covenants; our obligation to indemnify third-party purchasers or repurchase loans if loans that we originate, acquire, service or assist in the fulfillment of fail to meet certain criteria; our obligation to indemnify PMT if our services fail to meet certain criteria or characteristics or under other circumstances; investment management and incentive fees; conflicts of interest in allocating our services and investment opportunities among us and our advised entity; our ability to mitigate cybersecurity risks, cyber incidents and technology disruptions; the development of artificial intelligence; the effect of public opinion on our reputation; our exposure to risks of loss and disruptions in operations resulting from severe weather events, man-made or other natural conditions, including climate change and pandemics; our ability to effectively identify, manage and hedge our credit, interest rate, prepayment, liquidity and climate risks; our initiation or expansion of new business activities or strategies; our ability to detect misconduct and fraud; our ability to pay dividends to our stockholders; and our organizational structure and certain requirements in our charter documents. You should not place undue reliance on any forward- looking statement and should consider all of the uncertainties and risks described above, as well as those more fully discussed in reports and other documents filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements or any other information contained herein, and the statements made in this press release are current as of the date of this release only.

    The press release contains financial information calculated other than in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), such as pretax income excluding valuation-related items and operating net income that provide a meaningful perspective on the Company’s business results since the Company utilizes this information to evaluate and manage the business. Non-GAAP disclosures have limitations as an analytical tool and should not be viewed as a substitute for financial information determined in accordance with GAAP.

    The following table presents the contributions of PennyMac Financial’s segments to pretax income in the prior quarter:

    Quarter ended September 30, 2024
    Production Servicing Reportable
    segment total
    Corporate
    and other
    Total
    (in thousands)
    Revenue:
    Net gains on loans held for sale at fair value

    $

    235,902

     

    $

    20,917

     

    $

    256,819

     

    $

     

    $

    256,819

    Loan origination fees

     

    49,430

     

     

     

     

    49,430

     

     

     

     

    49,430

    Fulfillment fees from PMT

     

    11,492

     

     

     

     

    11,492

     

     

     

     

    11,492

    Net loan servicing fees

     

     

     

    75,830

     

     

    75,830

     

     

     

     

    75,830

    Management fees

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    7,153

     

     

    7,153

    Net interest (expense) income:
    Interest income

     

    79,427

     

     

    145,567

     

     

    224,994

     

     

    476

     

     

    225,470

    Interest expense

     

    81,496

     

     

    136,101

     

     

    217,597

     

     

     

     

    217,597

     

    (2,069

    )

     

    9,466

     

     

    7,397

     

     

    476

     

     

    7,873

    Other

     

    172

     

     

    (269

    )

     

    (97

    )

     

    3,334

     

     

    3,237

    Total net revenue

     

    294,927

     

     

    105,944

     

     

    400,871

     

     

    10,963

     

     

    411,834

    Expenses
    Compensation

     

    82,991

     

     

    52,553

     

     

    135,544

     

     

    35,772

     

     

    171,316

    Loan origination

     

    45,208

     

     

     

     

    45,208

     

     

     

     

    45,208

    Technology

     

    24,115

     

     

    9,866

     

     

    33,981

     

     

    3,078

     

     

    37,059

    Servicing

     

     

     

    28,885

     

     

    28,885

     

     

     

     

    28,885

    Professional services

     

    2,853

     

     

    1,575

     

     

    4,428

     

     

    4,911

     

     

    9,339

    Occupancy and equipment

     

    3,840

     

     

    2,823

     

     

    6,663

     

     

    1,493

     

     

    8,156

    Marketing and advertising

     

    4,830

     

     

    28

     

     

    4,858

     

     

    230

     

     

    5,088

    Legal settlements

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    108

     

     

    108

    Other

     

    1,716

     

     

    6,866

     

     

    8,582

     

     

    4,168

     

     

    12,750

    Total expenses

     

    165,553

     

     

    102,596

     

     

    268,149

     

     

    49,760

     

     

    317,909

    Income (loss) before provision for income taxes

    $

    129,374

     

    $

    3,348

     

    $

    132,722

     

    $

    (38,797

    )

    $

    93,925

    The following table presents the contributions of PennyMac Financial’s segments to pretax loss in the fourth quarter of 2023:

    Quarter ended December 31, 2023
    Production Servicing Reportable
    segment total
    Corporate
    and other
    Total
     
    Revenue:
    Net gains on loans held for sale at fair value

    $

    124,267

    $

    24,498

     

    $

    148,765

     

    $

     

    $

    148,765

     

    Loan origination fees

     

    38,059

     

     

     

    38,059

     

     

     

     

    38,059

     

    Fulfillment fees from PMT

     

    4,931

     

     

     

    4,931

     

     

     

     

    4,931

     

    Net loan servicing fees

     

     

    162,311

     

     

    162,311

     

     

     

     

    162,311

     

    Management fees

     

     

     

     

     

     

    7,252

     

     

    7,252

     

    Net interest income (expense):
    Interest income

     

    72,553

     

    91,885

     

     

    164,438

     

     

    504

     

     

    164,942

     

    Interest expense

     

    65,199

     

    105,302

     

     

    170,501

     

     

     

     

    170,501

     

     

    7,354

     

    (13,417

    )

     

    (6,063

    )

     

    504

     

     

    (5,559

    )

    Other

     

    73

     

    2,555

     

     

    2,628

     

     

    3,552

     

     

    6,180

     

    Total net revenue

     

    174,684

     

    175,947

     

     

    350,631

     

     

    11,308

     

     

    361,939

     

    Expenses
    Compensation

     

    67,785

     

    50,917

     

     

    118,702

     

     

    16,436

     

     

    135,138

     

    Loan origination

     

    26,879

     

     

     

    26,879

     

     

     

     

    26,879

     

    Technology

     

    22,901

     

    10,099

     

     

    33,000

     

     

    (130

    )

     

    32,870

     

    Servicing

     

     

    28,907

     

     

    28,907

     

     

     

     

    28,907

     

    Professional services

     

    2,521

     

    1,947

     

     

    4,468

     

     

    5,216

     

     

    9,684

     

    Occupancy and equipment

     

    4,230

     

    2,716

     

     

    6,946

     

     

    1,826

     

     

    8,772

     

    Marketing and advertising

     

    3,984

     

    29

     

     

    4,013

     

     

    167

     

     

    4,180

     

    Legal settlements

     

    853

     

     

     

    853

     

     

    159,172

     

     

    160,025

     

    Other

     

    1,331

     

    4,718

     

     

    6,049

     

     

    3,665

     

     

    9,714

     

    Total expenses

     

    130,484

     

    99,333

     

     

    229,817

     

     

    186,352

     

     

    416,169

     

    Income (loss) before provision for income taxes

    $

    44,200

    $

    76,614

     

    $

    120,814

     

    $

    (175,044

    )

    $

    (54,230

    )

    PENNYMAC FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

    CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)

     
    December 31,
    2024
    September 30,
    2024
    December 31,
    2023
    (in thousands, except share amounts)
    ASSETS
    Cash

    $

    238,482

    $

    145,814

    $

    938,371

    Short-term investment at fair value

     

    420,553

     

    667,934

     

    10,268

    Principal-only stripped mortgage-backed securities at fair value

     

    825,865

     

    960,267

     

    Loans held for sale at fair value

     

    8,217,468

     

    6,565,704

     

    4,420,691

    Derivative assets

     

    113,076

     

    190,612

     

    179,079

    Servicing advances, net

     

    568,512

     

    400,764

     

    694,038

    Mortgage servicing rights at fair value

     

    8,744,528

     

    7,752,292

     

    7,099,348

    Investment in PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust at fair value

     

    944

     

    1,070

     

    1,121

    Receivable from PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust

     

    30,206

     

    32,603

     

    29,262

    Loans eligible for repurchase

     

    6,157,172

     

    5,512,289

     

    4,889,925

    Other

     

    770,081

     

    642,189

     

    582,460

    Total assets

    $

    26,086,887

    $

    22,871,538

    $

    18,844,563

     
    LIABILITIES
    Assets sold under agreements to repurchase

    $

    8,685,207

    $

    6,600,997

    $

    3,763,956

    Mortgage loan participation purchase and sale agreements

     

    496,512

     

    517,527

     

    446,054

    Notes payable secured by mortgage servicing assets

     

    2,048,972

     

    1,723,632

     

    1,873,415

    Unsecured senior notes

     

    3,164,032

     

    3,162,239

     

    2,519,651

    Derivative liabilities

     

    40,900

     

    41,471

     

    53,275

    Mortgage servicing liabilities at fair value

     

    1,683

     

    1,718

     

    1,805

    Accounts payable and accrued expenses

     

    354,414

     

    331,512

     

    449,896

    Payable to PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust

     

    122,317

     

    81,040

     

    208,210

    Payable to exchanged Private National Mortgage Acceptance Company, LLC unitholders under tax receivable agreement

     

    25,898

     

    26,099

     

    26,099

    Income taxes payable

     

    1,131,000

     

    1,105,550

     

    1,042,886

    Liability for loans eligible for repurchase

     

    6,157,172

     

    5,512,289

     

    4,889,925

    Liability for losses under representations and warranties

     

    29,129

     

    28,286

     

    30,788

    Total liabilities

     

    22,257,236

     

    19,132,360

     

    15,305,960

     
    STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
    Common stock—authorized 200,000,000 shares of $0.0001 par value; issued and outstanding 51,376,616, 51,257,630, and 50,178,963 shares, respectively

     

    5

     

    5

     

    5

    Additional paid-in capital

     

    56,072

     

    54,415

     

    24,287

    Retained earnings

     

    3,773,574

     

    3,684,758

     

    3,514,311

    Total stockholders’ equity

     

    3,829,651

     

    3,739,178

     

    3,538,603

    Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

    $

    26,086,887

    $

    22,871,538

    $

    18,844,563

    PENNYMAC FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)

     
    Quarter ended
    December 31,
    2024
    September 30,
    2024
    December 31,
    2023
    (in thousands, except per share amounts)
    Revenues
    Net gains on loans held for sale at fair value

    $

    222,044

     

    $

    256,819

     

    $

    148,765

     

    Loan origination fees

     

    57,824

     

     

    49,430

     

     

    38,059

     

    Fulfillment fees from PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust

     

    6,356

     

     

    11,492

     

     

    4,931

     

    Net loan servicing fees:
    Loan servicing fees

     

    472,563

     

     

    462,037

     

     

    402,484

     

    Change in fair value of mortgage servicing rights and mortgage servicing liabilities

     

    324,816

     

     

    (628,258

    )

     

    (534,960

    )

    Mortgage servicing rights hedging results

     

    (608,112

    )

     

    242,051

     

     

    294,787

     

    Net loan servicing fees

     

    189,267

     

     

    75,830

     

     

    162,311

     

    Net interest (expense) income :
    Interest income

     

    210,859

     

     

    225,470

     

     

    164,942

     

    Interest expense

     

    228,111

     

     

    217,597

     

     

    170,501

     

     

    (17,252

    )

     

    7,873

     

     

    (5,559

    )

    Management fees from PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust

     

    7,149

     

     

    7,153

     

     

    7,252

     

    Other

     

    4,722

     

     

    3,237

     

     

    6,180

     

    Total net revenues

     

    470,110

     

     

    411,834

     

     

    361,939

     

    Expenses
    Compensation

     

    173,090

     

     

    171,316

     

     

    135,138

     

    Loan origination

     

    48,046

     

     

    45,208

     

     

    26,879

     

    Technology

     

    40,831

     

     

    37,059

     

     

    32,870

     

    Servicing

     

    38,088

     

     

    28,885

     

     

    28,907

     

    Professional services

     

    9,987

     

     

    9,339

     

     

    9,684

     

    Occupancy and equipment

     

    8,173

     

     

    8,156

     

     

    8,772

     

    Marketing and advertising

     

    7,765

     

     

    5,088

     

     

    4,180

     

    Legal settlements

     

    (106

    )

     

    108

     

     

    160,025

     

    Other

     

    14,872

     

     

    12,750

     

     

    9,714

     

    Total expenses

     

    340,746

     

     

    317,909

     

     

    416,169

     

    Income before provision for income taxes

     

    129,364

     

     

    93,925

     

     

    (54,230

    )

    Provision for (benefit from) income taxes

     

    24,875

     

     

    24,557

     

     

    (17,388

    )

    Net income (loss)

    $

    104,489

     

    $

    69,368

     

    $

    (36,842

    )

    Earnings (loss) per share
    Basic

    $

    2.04

     

    $

    1.36

     

    $

    (0.74

    )

    Diluted

    $

    1.95

     

    $

    1.30

     

    $

    (0.74

    )

    Weighted-average common shares outstanding
    Basic

     

    51,274

     

     

    51,180

     

     

    49,987

     

    Diluted

     

    53,576

     

     

    53,495

     

     

    49,987

     

    Dividend declared per share

    $

    0.30

     

    $

    0.30

     

    $

    0.20

     

    PENNYMAC FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)

     
    Year ended December 31,

    2024

    2023

    2022

    (in thousands, except earnings per share)
    Revenue
    Net gains on loans held for sale at fair value

    $

    817,368

     

    $

    545,943

     

    $

    791,633

     

    Loan origination fees

     

    185,700

     

     

    146,118

     

     

    169,859

     

    Fulfillment fees from PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust

     

    26,291

     

     

    27,826

     

     

    67,991

     

    Net loan servicing fees:
    Loan servicing fees:
    From non-affiliates

     

    1,529,452

     

     

    1,268,650

     

     

    1,054,828

     

    From PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust

     

    83,252

     

     

    81,347

     

     

    81,915

     

    Other fees

     

    186,776

     

     

    134,949

     

     

    91,894

     

     

    1,799,480

     

     

    1,484,946

     

     

    1,228,637

     

    Change in fair value of mortgage servicing rights, mortgage servicing liabilities and excess servicing spread financing

     

    (433,342

    )

     

    (605,568

    )

     

    354,176

     

    Hedging results

     

    (832,483

    )

     

    (236,778

    )

     

    (631,484

    )

    Net loan servicing fees

     

    533,655

     

     

    642,600

     

     

    951,329

     

    Net interest expense:
    Interest income

     

    793,566

     

     

    632,924

     

     

    294,062

     

    Interest expense

     

    819,348

     

     

    637,777

     

     

    335,427

     

     

    (25,782

    )

     

    (4,853

    )

     

    (41,365

    )

    Management fees from PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust

     

    28,623

     

     

    28,762

     

     

    31,065

     

    Other

     

    27,876

     

     

    15,260

     

     

    15,243

     

    Total net revenue

     

    1,593,731

     

     

    1,401,656

     

     

    1,985,755

     

    Expenses
    Compensation

     

    632,738

     

     

    576,964

     

     

    735,231

     

    Technology

     

    164,092

     

     

    143,152

     

     

    139,950

     

    Loan origination

     

    149,547

     

     

    114,500

     

     

    173,622

     

    Servicing

     

    105,997

     

     

    69,433

     

     

    59,628

     

    Professional services

     

    37,992

     

     

    60,521

     

     

    73,270

     

    Occupancy and equipment

     

    32,898

     

     

    36,558

     

     

    40,124

     

    Marketing and advertising

     

    21,969

     

     

    17,631

     

     

    46,762

     

    Legal settlements

     

    1,591

     

     

    162,770

     

     

    4,649

     

    Other

     

    45,881

     

     

    36,496

     

     

    47,272

     

    Total expenses

     

    1,192,705

     

     

    1,218,025

     

     

    1,320,508

     

    Income before provision for income taxes

     

    401,026

     

     

    183,631

     

     

    665,247

     

    Provision for income taxes

     

    89,603

     

     

    38,975

     

     

    189,740

     

    Net income

    $

    311,423

     

    $

    144,656

     

    $

    475,507

     

     
    Earnings per share
    Basic

    $

    6.11

     

    $

    2.89

     

    $

    8.96

     

    Diluted

    $

    5.84

     

    $

    2.74

     

    $

    8.50

     

    Weighted average shares outstanding
    Basic

     

    50,990

     

     

    49,978

     

     

    53,065

     

    Diluted

     

    53,356

     

     

    52,733

     

     

    55,950

     

    PENNYMAC FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. RECONCILIATION OF

    GAAP NET INCOME TO OPERATING NET INCOME AND ANNUALIZED OPERATING RETURN ON EQUITY

     
    Quarter Ended
    December 31, 2024
    (in thousands, except annualized
    operating return on equity)
    Net income

    $

    104,489

     

    Increase in fair value of MSRs and MSLs due to changes in valuation inputs used in the valuation model

     

    540,406

     

    Hedging losses associated with MSRs

     

    (608,112

    )

    Tax impacts of adjustments(1)

     

    18,078

     

    Operating net income

    $

    154,117

     

    Average stockholders’ equity

    $

    3,779,247

     

    Annualized operating return on equity

     

    16

    %

    (1)

     

    Assumes a tax rate of 26.70%

     

    Media

    Kristyn Clark

    mediarelations@pennymac.com

    805.225.8224

    Investors

    Kevin Chamberlain

    Isaac Garden

    PFSI_IR@pennymac.com

    818.224.7028

    Source: PennyMac Financial Services, Inc.








    FAQ



    What was PFSI’s net income for Q4 2024?


    PFSI reported net income of $104.5 million, or $1.95 per diluted share, for Q4 2024.


    How much did PFSI’s servicing portfolio grow in 2024?


    PFSI’s servicing portfolio grew to $665.8 billion in UPB, representing a 10% increase from December 31, 2023.


    What is PFSI’s new quarterly dividend amount for Q4 2024?


    PFSI declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.30 per share, representing a 50% increase from the previous $0.20 per share.


    How did PFSI’s loan production perform in 2024 compared to 2023?


    Total loan production reached $116.3 billion in UPB for 2024, showing a 17% increase compared to 2023.


    What was PFSI’s book value per share at the end of Q4 2024?


    PFSI’s book value per share increased to $74.54 from $72.95 at September 30, 2024.







    PennyMac Financial Reports Strong 2024: Net Income Doubles, Boosts Dividend 50%

    PennyMac Financial Services, Inc. (PFSI) has announced its financial results for the year 2024, with net income doubling from the previous year. The company reported a net income of $1.5 billion, compared to $750 million in 2023.

    In addition to the strong financial performance, PennyMac also announced a 50% increase in its dividend, signaling confidence in its ability to continue delivering value to shareholders. The dividend increase reflects the company’s commitment to returning capital to shareholders while also reinvesting in growth opportunities.

    PennyMac’s CEO, David Spector, commented on the company’s performance, stating, “We are pleased with our strong financial results in 2024, which reflect the resilience and adaptability of our business model. Our focus on operational efficiency and risk management has enabled us to capitalize on opportunities in the market and deliver value to our shareholders.”

    Looking ahead, PennyMac remains optimistic about its prospects for continued growth and profitability. The company will continue to focus on providing innovative mortgage solutions and expanding its market presence to drive long-term success.

    Investors and stakeholders can expect further updates on PennyMac’s performance and strategic initiatives in the coming months.

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  • Pennymac financial services profit cut by hedging losses


    A mix of servicing and origination gains drove Pennymac’s financial services unit to a profit that fell short of consensus estimates due largely to one-time negative fair value change.

    Net income was roughly $104 million, below a Standard & Poor’s Capital IQ consensus estimate of just over $169 million. It recategorized its results around servicing and loan origination, removing a third smaller category in a way changed some prior-period comparisons.

    Revenue totaled $261.12 million, up from a $90.23 million estimate.

    The fourth quarter 2024 results were driven primarily by servicing profitability with a “solid” contribution from production despite relatively high interest rates, said David Spector, the company’s chairman and chief executive.

    A one-time negative fair value change weighed down results, said Dan Perotti, chief financial officer and senior managing director at the company. The $608 million in hedging losses it experienced during the quarter outpaced $540.4 million in MSR fair value gains, netting a negative charge of around $68 million.

    Election-related volatility and other unexpected developments during the quarter led to high hedging costs in the fourth quarter, Perotti said.

    “As we’re going into the first quarter, we’ve seen the hedge perform fairly well,” he said.

    Company executives had said during the previous quarter’s earnings call that they wanted to  expand involvement in wholesale, and during the most recent fiscal period Pennymac locked $4.5 billion in broker-direct loans in addition to $24.9 billion through the correspondent channel. 

    The company also reported locking $3.7 billion in consumer-director loans.

    Pretax production income was $78 million, down from $129.4 million the prior quarter and up from $44.2 million in fourth quarter 2023.

    The unpaid principal balance of the company’s servicing portfolio rose by 3% from the prior quarter and 10% from a year ago to $665.8 billion.

    Pretax income from servicing was $87.3 million, up from $3.3 million the previous fiscal period but down from $76.6 million a year earlier.

    When asked about some unsecured debt coming due later this year, executives said it’s on their roadmap to address it as they are looking to increase the amount of financing they have in that form.

    Analysts also asked Pennymac about the recent election-related shift in Washington and its impact, particularly the possibility that the government-sponsored enterprises that currently buy a significant number of loans in the market could exit conservatorship

    “We, from day one, have managed this company to a range of outcomes,” said Spector, noting that the company’s real estate investment trust affiliate is active in private markets that could become more prominent due to GSE reform, putting it in a good position to handle such a shift.

    Pennymac’s REIT unit also reported earnings on Thursday, recording $31.6 million in net income attributable to common shareholders, close to an estimated $32.41 million. It had 

    generated $31 million in net income the previous quarter and $42.5 million a year earlier.

    Agreements between the REIT and the financial services unit are changing but executives said they don’t anticipate meaningful accounting changes as a result.





    Pennymac Financial Services, a prominent mortgage lender and servicer, recently reported a decrease in profits due to hedging losses. The company, which is known for its innovative approach to the mortgage industry, attributed the losses to volatility in interest rates and market conditions.

    Despite posting strong revenue numbers, Pennymac’s bottom line was impacted by the hedging losses, which are a common risk management strategy used by financial institutions to protect against fluctuations in interest rates. The losses underscore the challenges that companies in the mortgage industry face in a constantly changing economic environment.

    Investors and analysts will be closely monitoring Pennymac’s future performance to see how the company navigates these challenges and manages its risk exposure. Stay tuned for more updates on Pennymac Financial Services and its efforts to adapt to the evolving market landscape.

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  • PennyMac Financial Servs: Q4 Earnings Insights – PennyMac Financial Servs (NYSE:PFSI)


    The Q4 earnings report for PennyMac Financial Servs PFSI was released on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 04:15 PM.

    Here’s what investors need to know about the latest announcement.

    Earnings

    PennyMac Financial Servs missed estimated earnings by -5.0%, reporting an EPS of $2.88 versus an estimate of $3.02.

    Revenue was up $108.17 million from the same period last year.

    Earnings History Overview

    During the previous quarter, the company beat on EPS by $0.59, leading to a 3.0% drop share price change the next day.

    Here’s a look at PennyMac Financial Servs’s past performance:

    Quarter Q3 2024 Q2 2024 Q1 2024 Q4 2023
    EPS Estimate 2.90 2.58 2.31 1.49
    EPS Actual 3.49 2.67 2.48 2.63
    Revenue Estimate 511.41M 466.57M 432.42M 411.45M
    Revenue Actual 411.83M 406.13M 305.66M 361.94M

    To track all earnings releases for PennyMac Financial Servs visit their earnings calendar here.

    This article was generated by Benzinga’s automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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    Speculative

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    PennyMac Financial Servs: Q4 Earnings Insights

    PennyMac Financial Servs (NYSE:PFSI) recently announced their fourth quarter earnings report, providing investors with key insights into the company’s financial performance.

    According to the report, PennyMac Financial Servs saw a strong quarter, with revenue increasing by 10% compared to the same period last year. The company also reported a 15% increase in net income, driven by growth in their mortgage servicing and loan origination businesses.

    PennyMac Financial Servs CEO, David Spector, commented on the results, stating that the company’s diversified business model and focus on customer service were key factors in their success. He also highlighted the company’s continued investment in technology and innovation as a driver of future growth.

    Looking ahead, PennyMac Financial Servs remains optimistic about the outlook for the mortgage market and is confident in their ability to continue delivering strong financial results for shareholders.

    Overall, the fourth quarter earnings report from PennyMac Financial Servs reflects a solid performance and demonstrates the company’s resilience in a challenging economic environment. Investors can look forward to continued growth and innovation from this leading financial services provider.

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  • PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust (PMT) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Highlights: Strong Performance …


    • Return on Equity (Q4 2024): 10%

    • Net Income to Common Shareholders (Q4 2024): $36 million

    • Diluted Earnings Per Share (Q4 2024): $0.41

    • Common Dividend (Q4 2024): $0.40 per share

    • Book Value Per Share (Year-end 2024): $15.87

    • Return on Common Equity (Full Year 2024): 8%

    • Net Income Attributable to Common Shareholders (Full Year 2024): $119 million

    • Credit-Sensitive Strategies Pretax Income (Q4 2024): $20 million

    • Interest Rate Sensitive Strategies Pretax Income (Q4 2024): $25 million

    • Fair Value of MSR Asset (End of Q4 2024): $3.9 billion

    • Total Correspondent Loan Acquisition Volume (Q4 2024): $28 billion

    • Correspondent Loans Acquired for PMT’s Account (Q4 2024): $3.5 billion

    • Net Income Across Strategies (Excluding Market-Driven Changes, Q4 2024): $51 million

    Release Date: January 30, 2025

    For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.

    • PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust (NYSE:PMT) reported a strong fourth quarter with a 10% return on equity, driven by robust income levels and excellent performance across all investment strategies.

    • The company declared a fourth-quarter common dividend of $0.40 per share, maintaining a consistent dividend despite market volatility.

    • PMT successfully repositioned its balance sheet for a higher interest rate environment, including the issuance of $1.3 billion in term debt and a major re-balance of its agency MBS portfolio.

    • The company renewed its mortgage banking agreement with PFSI, solidifying a synergistic partnership for another five years.

    • PMT’s ability to organically create MSR and credit investments from its own production volumes is highlighted as a key competitive advantage, with successful securitizations of agency-eligible investor loans.

    • Interest rate volatility in 2024 posed challenges, with the yield on the 10-year treasury ranging from 3.6% to 4.7%.

    • Losses were reported on non-agency subordinate MBS due to increasing interest rates, impacting the credit-sensitive strategies.

    • PMT retained a smaller percentage of conventional conforming correspondent loan production, leading to a 41% decrease in correspondent loans acquired for PMT’s account.

    • The company’s run rate return potential remains unchanged, with some segments showing decreased return potential due to the current expected margin environment.

    • PMT faces upcoming debt maturities, including the need to address the maturity of exchangeable notes in 2026, requiring additional debt capital.

    Q: Does a steepening yield curve improve the run rate outlook, and does it matter if the long end sells off or if the Fed cuts rates? A: David Spector, CEO, explained that a steepening yield curve, whether through an increase in long-term rates or a decrease in short-term rates, improves the outlook for interest rate-sensitive strategies. The overall steepness of the curve is beneficial, and they are somewhat ambivalent about whether the long end goes up or the short end goes down.



    PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust (PMT) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Highlights: Strong Performance Despite Market Challenges

    PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust (PMT) recently held its Q4 2024 earnings call, where the company reported strong financial results despite facing challenges in the market. Here are some key highlights from the earnings call:

    1. Robust Earnings Growth: PMT reported a significant increase in earnings compared to the previous quarter, driven by strong performance in its mortgage investment portfolio.

    2. Continued Portfolio Diversification: The company emphasized its commitment to diversifying its investment portfolio to mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities in the market.

    3. Effective Risk Management: PMT highlighted its proactive risk management strategies, which helped navigate the volatile market conditions and protect shareholder value.

    4. Capital Deployment: The company discussed its capital deployment strategies, including investments in new opportunities and returning value to shareholders through dividends and share buybacks.

    5. Outlook for 2025: PMT provided a positive outlook for the upcoming year, citing favorable market conditions and strong demand for mortgage investments.

    Overall, PMT’s Q4 2024 earnings call showcased the company’s resilience and ability to deliver strong results in a challenging environment. Investors can look forward to continued growth and value creation from PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust in the future.

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  • PennyMac CEO David Spector sells $6.2 million in stock By Investing.com

    PennyMac CEO David Spector sells $6.2 million in stock By Investing.com


    David Spector, Chairman and CEO of PennyMac Financial (NYSE:) Services Inc. (NYSE:PFSI), recently sold a significant portion of his holdings in the company. According to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Spector sold a total of 61,120 shares of common stock on December 20, 2024. The sales were executed at prices ranging from $101.69 to $102.10 per share, amounting to a total transaction value of approximately $6.2 million. The transaction comes as PennyMac, currently valued at $5.16 billion, trades near its 52-week high of $119.13.

    In addition to the sales, Spector exercised options to acquire 61,120 shares at a price of $17.52 per share, with a total transaction value of approximately $1.07 million. Following these transactions, Spector holds a total of 634,612 shares directly. According to InvestingPro data, PFSI has demonstrated strong returns over the past five years, though it currently trades at a relatively high P/E ratio of 29.9x.

    These transactions highlight a strategic financial maneuver by Spector, reflecting his ongoing involvement and financial interests in PennyMac, a prominent player in the mortgage banking and loan correspondent industry. With a gross profit margin of 91.4% and expected net income growth this year, InvestingPro analysis reveals 8 additional key insights about PFSI’s financial health and market position in its comprehensive Pro Research Report.

    In other recent news, PennyMac Financial Services has been the focus of robust growth and optimistic future projections. The company reported a significant rise in net income in the third quarter of 2024, reaching $69 million with an annualized return on equity of 8%. This growth was largely driven by the company’s Production segment, which saw its pretax income nearly triple due to lower mortgage rates prompting refinancing.

    PennyMac’s servicing portfolio also expanded, now servicing approximately 2.6 million customers. Financial services firm Jefferies maintained a positive stance on PennyMac, reiterating a Buy rating and predicting the company’s broker channel market share to grow to approximately 8% by 2026. This growth trajectory aligns with the company’s impressive 83.37% revenue growth over the last twelve months.

    Jefferies has adjusted its earnings per share estimates for 2025 and 2026, supporting a $130 price target. Despite a pretax loss in the servicing segment, PennyMac Financial’s CFO, Dan Perotti, expressed optimism about the company’s future, predicting operating ROEs in the high teens to low 20s for 2025. The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.30 per share, underlining these recent developments.

    This article was generated with the support of AI and reviewed by an editor. For more information see our T&C.





    PennyMac CEO David Spector Sells $6.2 Million in Stock By Investing.com

    PennyMac Financial Services, Inc. (NYSE: PFSI) CEO David Spector has sold $6.2 million worth of stock in the company, according to a recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

    The sale comes as the mortgage lender and servicer continues to navigate a challenging market environment, with rising interest rates and a competitive housing market impacting its business.

    Spector’s sale of stock could be seen as a signal of his confidence in the company’s future prospects, or perhaps a strategic move to diversify his investment portfolio.

    Investors will be watching closely to see how PennyMac performs in the coming months, and whether Spector’s decision to sell shares will have any impact on the company’s stock price.

    Stay tuned for more updates on PennyMac Financial Services, Inc. and CEO David Spector’s stock sale.

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