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Finance of America Companies Inc. provides home equity-based financing solutions for modern retirement through reverse mortgage and related retirement products. News about FOA commonly covers quarterly operating results, funded loan volume, origination gains, fair value changes and adjusted profitability in its Retirement Solutions and Portfolio Management activities.
Company updates also include product expansion for the HomeSafe line, including second-lien reverse mortgage and line-of-credit offerings, as well as capital markets activity used to distribute originated loans to investors. Other recurring developments include strategic financing relationships, leadership appointments and investor communications around earnings releases.
Finance of America (NYSE:FOA) reported significant growth in its first quarter 2021 results. Total funded volume reached $9.5 billion, up 78% from the previous year, although it saw a 3% quarterly decline. Total revenues surged to $499 million, more than doubling year-over-year but dropped 7% from the prior quarter. Pre-tax net income was $125 million, compared to a loss of $42 million in Q1 2020, but down 18% from the prior quarter. The company emphasized strong performance across its diversified lending segments despite rising interest rates.
Finance of America Companies (NYSE:FOA) has launched Finance of America Home Improvement, a division offering non-mortgage financing for home renovation projects. This initiative is designed to meet rising demand due to low housing inventory, providing homeowners with flexible financing options through contractors. The division utilizes a proprietary platform, Benji, facilitating financing approvals and project management. The launch follows the acquisition of Renovate America’s assets, further expanding Finance of America's diverse lending solutions.
Finance of America Companies (NYSE: FOA) will report its first quarter results on May 13, 2021, after market close. A conference call is scheduled for the same day at 5:00 pm ET to discuss the results. Investors can access the press release and presentation via the company’s website. The company, headquartered in Irving, TX, offers a range of consumer lending products including mortgages and reverse mortgages through various distribution channels.
Finance of America Companies (NYSE: FOA) announced its subsidiary, Finance of America Mortgage LLC, plans to acquire assets from Parkside Lending LLC for $40 million. This acquisition aims to enhance FAM's third-party origination coverage by integrating over 1,000 seasoned brokers, positioning FAM to become a leading player in the wholesale mortgage market. The transaction is expected to close in Q2 2021. Finance of America remains focused on strategic acquisitions to drive growth and efficiency across its business segments.
Finance of America Companies (NYSE: FOA) announced the appointment of Johan Gericke as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Gericke, a seasoned executive with extensive finance experience, will manage financial reporting, internal controls, strategic planning, and investor relations. Previously, he held leadership roles at Capital One and Wells Fargo, where he focused on commercial strategy, acquisitions, and technology integration. His expertise is expected to aid Finance of America during its transition to a public company.