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$126M Mechanics Bancorp (HMST) Fannie Mae DUS sale to Fifth Third

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Mechanics Bancorp reported that its wholly owned subsidiary, Mechanics Bank, has completed the previously announced sale of its Fannie Mae Delegated Underwriting and Servicing business line to Fifth Third Bank, National Association. The transaction closed for aggregate cash consideration of approximately $126 million.

This move shifts Mechanics Bancorp’s business mix by exiting this specific Fannie Mae underwriting and servicing activity while adding a substantial cash inflow at the bank subsidiary level.

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Mechanics Bancorp monetizes a business line for about $126 million in cash.

Mechanics Bancorp, through Mechanics Bank, completed the sale of its Fannie Mae Delegated Underwriting and Servicing business line to Fifth Third Bank for aggregate cash consideration of approximately $126 million. This is a discrete divestiture of a defined operating unit.

The filing does not detail how the proceeds will be used, so the impact on capital, growth investments, or shareholder returns is not specified. However, converting a specialized servicing platform into cash can alter revenue composition and risk exposure.

Subsequent company reports may clarify whether this divestiture reduces earnings volatility, supports balance sheet strength, or funds other strategic initiatives over periods such as 2026 results.

Item 8.01 Other Events Other
Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.
Sale proceeds $126 million cash Aggregate cash consideration for Fannie Mae DUS business line sale
Delegated Underwriting and Servicing financial
"sale of its Fannie Mae Delegated Underwriting and Servicing business line"
Delegated underwriting and servicing is a setup where an investor or agency authorizes a private lender to evaluate, approve and fund loans and then handle the ongoing administration (collecting payments, managing defaults) on the investor’s behalf. Think of it like a franchisor allowing a local shop to sell and manage its products: it speeds up origination and leverages the lender’s operations, but transfers some credit and operational risk to the parties involved. Investors care because it affects expected returns, loan performance, legal exposure and how quickly capital is deployed.
aggregate cash consideration financial
"for aggregate cash consideration of approximately $126 million"
wholly-owned subsidiary financial
"Mechanics Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mechanics Bancorp"
A wholly-owned subsidiary is a company whose entire ownership is held by another company, called the parent, so the parent controls all shares, board appointments and major decisions. For investors this matters because the subsidiary’s profits, losses, assets and liabilities are treated as part of the parent’s financial picture, affecting valuation and risk exposure — imagine a parent owning a single storefront outright and consolidating its receipts and bills into the parent’s books.
Item 8.01 Other Events regulatory
"Item 8.01 Other Events On May 1, 2026, Mechanics Bank"
The Nasdaq Global Select Market market
"Class A Common Stock, No Par Value | MCHB | The Nasdaq Global Select Market"
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
_______________________________
FORM 8-K  
_______________________________
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 1, 2026
________________________________ 
MECHANICS BANCORP
________________________________ 
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Washington 001-35424 91-0186600
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)		 (Commission
File Number)		 (IRS Employer
Identification No.)
1111 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(925) 482-8000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) 
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Item 8.01    Other Events

On May 1, 2026, Mechanics Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mechanics Bancorp, completed the previously announced sale of its Fannie Mae Delegated Underwriting and Servicing business line to Fifth Third Bank, National Association for aggregate cash consideration of approximately $126 million.





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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Date: May 5, 2026
MECHANICS BANCORP
By: /s/ Nathan Duda
 Nathan Duda
 Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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FAQ

What transaction did Mechanics Bancorp (HMST) disclose in this 8-K?

Mechanics Bancorp disclosed that Mechanics Bank completed the sale of its Fannie Mae Delegated Underwriting and Servicing business line to Fifth Third Bank, National Association, for aggregate cash consideration of about $126 million, marking an exit from that specific lending and servicing activity.

How much cash did Mechanics Bancorp receive for the Fannie Mae DUS business?

The transaction generated aggregate cash consideration of approximately $126 million. This amount reflects the price Fifth Third Bank, National Association, paid for Mechanics Bank’s Fannie Mae Delegated Underwriting and Servicing business line, as described in the company’s Item 8.01 disclosure.

Which subsidiary of Mechanics Bancorp was involved in the sale to Fifth Third Bank?

The seller was Mechanics Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of Mechanics Bancorp. Mechanics Bank transferred its Fannie Mae Delegated Underwriting and Servicing business line to Fifth Third Bank, National Association, in exchange for approximately $126 million in cash consideration.

What exactly did Fifth Third Bank acquire from Mechanics Bancorp (HMST)?

Fifth Third Bank, National Association, acquired the Fannie Mae Delegated Underwriting and Servicing business line of Mechanics Bank. This business handled delegated underwriting and servicing for Fannie Mae loans, which now moves from Mechanics Bank to Fifth Third as part of the cash transaction.

When did Mechanics Bank complete the sale of its Fannie Mae DUS business?

Mechanics Bank completed the sale of its Fannie Mae Delegated Underwriting and Servicing business line on May 1, 2026. The completion date is specified in the disclosure, which notes the closing and the approximate $126 million aggregate cash consideration from Fifth Third Bank, National Association.

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