Note 8 - Fair Value Accounting |
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Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] | Note 8. Fair Value AccountingFair Value Measurements The Company's valuation techniques are based upon observable and unobservable inputs. Observable inputs reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect the Company's market assumptions. These two types of inputs create the following fair value hierarchy:
The following table provides the estimated fair value of financial instruments and presents amounts that have been determined using available market information and appropriate valuation methodologies. However, considerable judgment is required to interpret market data to develop the estimates of fair value. Accordingly, the estimates presented herein are not necessarily indicative of the amounts that could be realized in a current market exchange. The use of different market assumptions or estimation methodologies could have a material impact on the estimated fair value amounts. The fair value of short-term financial assets and liabilities, such as service fees receivable, notes receivable, and accounts payable and accrued expenses are not included in the following table as their carrying value approximates their fair value.The estimated fair values of the Company's financial instruments are as follows as of December 31, 2020 2019
The 2017 Notes in the table above are not measured at fair value in the consolidated balance sheets but are required to be disclosed at fair value. The fair value of the 2017 Notes has been estimated using Level 3 methodologies, based on significant unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity, such as discounted cash flow calculations based on internal cash flow forecasts. No assets or liabilities have been transferred between levels during any period presented. The fair value is estimated by discounting future projected cash flows using a discount rate commensurate with the risks involved. The interest rate on the senior notes is 1% per annum from April 1, 2019 through December 31, 2023; 2% per annum from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2028; and 10% per annum from January 1, 2029 through the maturity date in March 2033. Goodwill 4 to the consolidated financial statements for more information on the goodwill impairment assessments performed in 2020. Assets reported at fair value on a nonrecurring basis include the following (in thousands):
Activity during 2020 3 asset, measured on a nonrecurring basis is included in the following table (in thousands):
The determination of the goodwill impairment was based on a discounted cash flow approach utilizing forecasted revenue ranging from $57 million to $69 million, historical operating income percentages, and a cost of capital of approximately 15%. Prior to the Company's acquisition of HCS in 2017, the Company originated, purchased, securitized, sold, invested in and serviced residential nonconforming mortgage loans and mortgage securities. The Company retains clean-up call rights associated with prior servicing activities and has determined these clean-up call rights have no December 31, 2020 and 2019. |