Commitments and Contingencies

9 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2022

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Repurchase Contingencies. We are contingently liable under terms of repurchase agreements with financial institutions providing inventory financing to independent distributors of our products. These arrangements, which are customary in the industry, provide for the repurchase of products sold to distributors in the event of default by the distributor.

The maximum amount for which the Company was liable under such agreements approximated $193.5 million and $141.0 million at December 31, 2022 and April 2, 2022, respectively, without reduction for the resale value of the homes. We had a reserve for repurchase commitments of $4.9 million at December 31, 2022 and $3.6 million at April 2, 2022, and there were no repurchases during either period.

Construction-Period Mortgages. We fund construction-period mortgages through periodic advances during home construction. At the time of initial funding, we commit to fully fund the loan contract in accordance with a predetermined schedule. The total loan contract amount, less cumulative advances, represents an off-balance sheet contingent commitment to fund future advances.

Loan contracts with off-balance sheet commitments are summarized below (in thousands):


	December 31, 2022		April 2, 2022
Construction loan contract amount	$	3,251	$	9,330
Cumulative advances	(757)		(3,547)
	$	2,494	$	5,783

Representations and Warranties of Mortgages Sold. We sell loans to Government-Sponsored Enterprises ("GSEs") and whole-loan purchasers. In connection with these activities, we provide representations and warranties related to the loans sold or financed. Upon a breach of a representation, we may be required to repurchase the loan or to indemnify a party for incurred losses. We maintain a reserve for these contingent repurchase and indemnification obligations. This reserve of $819,000 as of December 31, 2022 and $866,000 as of April 2, 2022, included in Accrued expenses and other current liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, reflects management's estimate of probable loss. There were no claim requests that resulted in the repurchase of a loan during the nine months ended December 31, 2022.

Interest Rate Lock Commitments. In originating loans for sale, we issue interest rate lock commitments ("IRLCs") to prospective borrowers. These IRLCs bind us to fund the approved loan at the specified rate regardless of whether interest rates or market prices for similar loans have changed between the commitment date and the closing date. As of December 31, 2022, we had outstanding IRLCs with a notional amount of $41.0 million. For the three months ended December 31, 2022, we recognized gains of $12,000 on outstanding IRLCs. There were no gains or losses on outstanding IRLCs for the three months ended January 1, 2022. For the nine months ended December 31, 2022 and January 1, 2022, we recognized gains of $43,000 and $42,000, respectively.

Forward Sales Commitments. We manage the risk profiles of a portion of the outstanding IRLCs and mortgage loans held for sale by entering into forward sales of mortgage-backed securities and whole loan sale commitments (collectively "Commitments"). As of December 31, 2022, we had $3.9 million in outstanding Commitments. We recognized non-cash losses of $197,000 and $61,000 during the three months ended December 31, 2022 and January 1, 2022, respectively. During the nine months ended December 31, 2022 and January 1, 2022, we recognized losses of $282,000 and $329,000, respectively.

Legal Matters. We are party to certain lawsuits in the ordinary course of business. Based on management's present knowledge of the facts and (in certain cases) advice of outside counsel, management does not believe that loss contingencies arising from pending matters are likely to have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, liquidity or results of operations after taking into account any existing reserves, which reserves are included in Accrued expenses and other current liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. However, future events or circumstances that may currently be unknown to management will determine whether the resolution of pending or threatened litigation or claims will ultimately have a material effect on our consolidated financial position, liquidity or results of operations in any future reporting periods.

Legal Matters