[8-K] Finance of America Companies Inc. Reports Material Event
Finance of America Companies Inc. (FOA), through its indirect subsidiary Finance of America Reverse LLC (FAR), agreed to acquire certain assets and liabilities of PHH Mortgage Corporation’s residential reverse mortgage loan origination and servicing business. FAR will purchase a portfolio of residential reverse mortgage loans and related servicing rights, paying an amount at closing equal to the estimated book value of the purchased assets, subject to customary holdbacks and post-closing price adjustments. PHH will act as FAR’s subservicer for three years after closing under a new subservicing agreement, with rights to extend that term. Closing depends on conditions including consent from Government National Mortgage Association to transfer the servicing rights without adverse modifications, and either party may terminate if the transaction is not completed by May 1, 2026, subject to an extension right for FAR. The company also issued a press release announcing the transaction.
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FOA moves to expand its reverse mortgage platform by acquiring PHH’s reverse origination and servicing assets, with key regulatory approvals and timelines built in.
Finance of America Reverse LLC (FAR) is set to acquire assets and liabilities tied to PHH Mortgage Corporation’s residential reverse mortgage origination and servicing business. The purchase covers a portfolio of reverse mortgage loans and associated servicing rights, with consideration based on the estimated book value of the purchased assets, adjusted by customary holdbacks and post-closing mechanisms.
Operationally, PHH will continue to service these loans as FAR’s subservicer for three years after the transaction closes, with options to extend this subservicing agreement. This structure allows FAR to assume economic exposure to the portfolio while initially relying on PHH’s existing servicing platform, which can ease the transition of borrower relationships and systems.
The deal is conditioned on several items, notably consent from Government National Mortgage Association to transfer the servicing rights without adverse modifications to servicer rights or obligations. The Asset Purchase Agreement also allows either party to terminate if the transaction has not closed by
FAQ
What transaction did FOA (Finance of America Companies Inc.) announce with PHH?
FOA, through its subsidiary Finance of America Reverse LLC, agreed to acquire certain assets and liabilities related to PHH Mortgage Corporation’s residential reverse mortgage loan origination and servicing business, including a portfolio of reverse mortgage loans and related servicing rights.
How will the purchase price for the PHH reverse mortgage assets be determined?
Finance of America Reverse LLC will pay an amount at closing equal to the estimated book value of the purchased assets, which include the servicing rights, with the price subject to customary holdbacks and post-closing price adjustments as described in the PHH Purchase Agreements.
What servicing arrangement will exist between PHH and FOA after the transaction closes?
After the transaction closes, PHH will act as subservicer for Finance of America Reverse under a subservicing agreement for a period of three years, with certain rights to extend the subservicing agreement beyond that three-year period.
What conditions must be satisfied before the FOA–PHH reverse mortgage transaction can close?
The obligations to consummate the PHH transaction are subject to various conditions, including consent from Government National Mortgage Association to transfer the servicing rights from PHH to FAR without adverse modifications to the rights or obligations of the servicer, along with other customary closing conditions set forth in the PHH Purchase Agreements.
Is there a deadline for completing the PHH reverse mortgage transaction with FOA?
Yes. The Asset Purchase Agreement allows either party to terminate the agreement if the transaction has not been consummated by May 1, 2026, although that date may be extended by Finance of America Reverse under certain circumstances described in the Asset Purchase Agreement.
Did FOA issue a press release about the PHH reverse mortgage transaction?
Yes. On November 18, 2025, Finance of America Companies Inc. issued a press release announcing the PHH transaction. The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference.