Altisource Portfolio Stock Price, News & Analysis

Altisource Portfolio Solutions S.A. (NASDAQ: ASPS) released its annual report titled The State of the Originations Industry for 2021, examining trends influencing the U.S. mortgage origination market. The report is based on a survey of over 200 professionals, focusing on key challenges and opportunities. Key findings include that 27% of participants identified regulatory constraints as the top challenge, while 21% pointed to technology enhancements as critical for differentiation. Additionally, 84% predict rising costs will lead to the exit or acquisition of smaller lenders.

Granite Risk Management has introduced the one2one Fund Control remote inspection service, enhancing accuracy and efficiency in residential construction inspections. By using video technology, builders can conduct live inspections without needing on-site visits, significantly reducing delays and promoting faster fund releases from lenders. This innovative solution aims to improve builder satisfaction and streamline the construction draw process. Early adopters report a halving of the time required for draw requests, marking a transformative change in construction financing.

Altisource Portfolio Solutions (NASDAQ: ASPS) has launched a new program, the Signature Seller Assisted Sale, aimed at helping borrowers avoid foreclosure amid rising delinquencies. With nearly 3 million loans in forbearance, the program allows borrowers to sell their homes gracefully as a short sale or equity sale. It benefits mortgage servicers by potentially reducing foreclosure properties, lowering management burdens. The program includes services like valuation and marketing through Hubzu, with no fees for participating servicers, aiming for optimal outcomes for borrowers, servicers, and investors.

Altisource Portfolio Solutions S.A. reported third quarter 2020 service revenue of $85.4 million, a 36% decrease year-over-year, primarily due to COVID-19 impacts. The company faced a net loss of $(13.2) million compared to a net income of $7.2 million in Q3 2019. However, adjusted EBITDA improved to $6.4 million, up $8.5 million from Q2 2020. Looking ahead, Altisource anticipates 2021 service revenue between $250 million and $270 million and adjusted EBITDA of $35 million to $43 million.

Hubzu, a top online real estate marketing platform, has launched a new mobile app for residential buyers. This app enhances access to Hubzu's features, enabling users to bid on homes, including retail and foreclosures, from their mobile devices. The platform has successfully facilitated over 225,000 home sales and 4.5 million bids since 2009. The app will soon introduce proxy bidding and integrates with Hubzu’s foreclosure app. This innovation reflects Hubzu's commitment to leveraging technology to improve property investment processes.

Altisource Portfolio Solutions S.A. (NASDAQ: ASPS) will report its third quarter 2020 earnings on October 29, 2020. A press release and presentation will be accessible on their website in the Investor Relations section. Additionally, a conference call to discuss the results will take place at 8:30 a.m. EDT the same day. Interested parties should log onto the website 15 minutes early to ensure proper setup. A replay will be available approximately two hours post-call and can be accessed for 30 days.

Altisource Portfolio Solutions (NASDAQ: ASPS) has expanded its operations center in El Paso, Texas, to accommodate a surge in mortgage-related inquiries from homeowners. The addition of trained single point of contact (SPOC) representatives aims to improve customer service for financial institutions facing increased demand due to moratoriums and forbearance plans. Altisource offers scalable, bilingual support to help clients manage fluctuating call volumes while potentially reducing fixed costs. The company seeks to strengthen client relationships post-pandemic, continuing to enhance operational efficiency.

Vendorly, a SaaS vendor oversight platform, announced a reseller agreement with Secure Insight to enhance protection against wire fraud in the lending and banking sectors. This partnership aims to improve Vendorly's third-party risk management (TPRM) capabilities by integrating Secure Insight's extensive database of vetted vendors. The collaboration enhances due diligence processes, allowing financial institutions to adopt TPRM best practices prescribed by regulatory agencies. The integration promises a more efficient solution for safeguarding against wire fraud, bolstering Vendorly's value proposition.

Altisource Portfolio Solutions reported Q2 2020 service revenue of $91.0 million, down 52% from Q2 2019, primarily due to the impact of COVID-19. Loss before income taxes was $(33.7) million and adjusted EBITDA stood at $(2.1) million. The company ended the quarter with $68 million in cash. A significant decline in foreclosure activity contributed to lower service revenue, but Altisource plans to reduce costs and projects 2021 service revenue between $250 million and $270 million, with adjusted EBITDA margins of 14% to 16%.