Investment in Equity Method Investee |
12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract] | |
Investment in Equity Method Investee | Note 12 — Investment in Equity Method Investee and Related Party Transactions Investment in MAV Canopy. On December 21, 2020, Ocwen formed a strategic relationship with Oaktree Capital Management L.P. and certain affiliates (collectively Oaktree) to invest in MSRs exclusively subserviced by PHH. The parties initially agreed to invest their pro rata portions of up to an aggregate of $250.0 million in an intermediate holding company, MAV Canopy, held 15% by Ocwen and 85% by Oaktree. MAV Canopy’s wholly owned subsidiary MAV is a licensed mortgage servicing company approved to purchase GSE MSRs. PHH and MAV entered into a number of definitive agreements which govern the terms of their business relationship, summarized below. In 2022, Ocwen and Oaktree entered into an agreement modifying certain terms relating to the capitalization, management and operations of MAV Canopy. Ocwen and Oaktree agreed to increase the aggregate capital contributions to MAV Canopy by up to $250.0 million through May 2, 2024 (in addition to the then contributed capital), subject to extension. On November 1, 2023, Ocwen and Oaktree agreed to extend the commitment period through May 2, 2025, subject to an additional one-year extension by mutual agreement. Ocwen may elect to contribute its 15% pro rata share of the additional capital commitment. To the extent Ocwen does not contribute its pro rata share of the additional capital commitment, the ownership percentages held by Ocwen and Oaktree will be adjusted based on the parties’ current percentage interests, capital contributions and book value. We account for our 15% investment in MAV Canopy under the equity method. Under the Amended & Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement with MAV Canopy, Ocwen is entitled to receive its 15% percentage interest share of MAV Canopy’s earnings, subject to certain adjustments. In addition, upon MAV Canopy liquidation or upon determination of the MAV Canopy Board of Directors to make advance distributions, Ocwen is entitled to receive a specified portion of the distribution amount available (Promote Distribution), after satisfaction of required distribution thresholds, including a specified internal rate of return threshold on the Oaktree member’s gross adjusted capital contributions. We determined that the Promote Distribution represents an incentive fee under our various service agreements with MAV with a variable consideration and is recognized in earnings when it is probable that a significant reversal will not occur. As of December 31, 2023, Ocwen has not recognized any such Promote Distribution income. Subservicing Agreement. PHH Mortgage entered into a Subservicing Agreement with MAV for exclusive rights to service the mortgage loans underlying MSRs owned by MAV. The Subservicing Agreement will continue until terminated by mutual agreement of the parties or for cause, as defined. MAV is permitted to sell the underlying MSR, in whole or in part, without Ocwen’s consent after May 3, 2024. As of December 31, 2023, PHH subserviced a total $55.9 billion UPB on behalf of MAV under the Subservicing Agreement, of which $28.8 billion of MSRs were previously sold by PHH to MAV and do not qualify for sale accounting and thus remain reported on the consolidated balance sheet of PHH, with a fair value of $422.8 million MSR and $409.2 million Pledged MSR liability - see Note 8 — Other Financing Liabilities, at Fair Value. The fair value of the Pledged MSR liability is determined using the fair value mark provided by third-party valuation experts, consistent with the associated MSR, using the same methodology and assumptions, while considering cash flows contractually retained by PHH during the expected life of the Subservicing Agreement. Joint Marketing Agreement and Recapture Agreement. In conjunction with the subservicing agreement, PHH and MAV entered into a joint marketing agreement and a flow MSR sale agreement (MSR recapture), whereby PHH is entitled to the exclusive right to solicit and refinance borrowers with loans underlying the MSR owned by MAV, and is obligated to transfer to MAV the MSR associated with the loans so originated. Under the agreements, the parties share the recapture benefits, whereby PHH realizes gains or losses on loans sold and MAV is delivered the recaptured MSR for no cash consideration. The joint marketing agreement and flow MSR sale agreement will continue until terminated by mutual agreement of the parties or for cause, as defined, or at the option of either party if the subservicing agreement is terminated. During 2023 and 2022, PHH transferred UPB of $30.9 million and $275.1 million, respectively, under this agreement (nil in 2021). Right of First Offer. Until such time as the MAV Canopy capital contributions have been fully funded, Ocwen and its affiliates may not acquire, without Oaktree’s prior written approval, GSE MSRs that meet certain underwriting and other criteria (such criteria are referred to as the “buy-box”) unless Ocwen notifies MAV of the opportunity and MAV does not pursue it by submitting a competitive bid to the MSR seller. In addition, until the earlier of (i) the time that MAV has been fully funded and (ii) May 3, 2025 (subject to one annual extension by mutual agreement), if Ocwen seeks to sell any GSE MSRs that meet the buy-box, Ocwen must first offer such MSRs to MAV before initiating a sale process with a third party. If MAV does not accept Ocwen’s offer, Ocwen may sell the MSRs to a third party on terms no more favorable to the purchaser than those offered to MAV. The price at which Ocwen and its affiliates will offer MSRs to MAV will be based on the valuation of an independent third-party. This first offer provision does not apply to MSRs acquired by PHH prior to May 3, 2021. In addition, MAV must provide Ocwen with reciprocal first offer rights prior to selling certain GSE MSRs originated by PHH after October 1, 2022 that are acquired by MAV under its own first offer rights. As a result of the extension of the commitment period through May 2, 2025 as disclosed above, MAV’s right of first offer to purchase certain GSE MSRs sold by PHH and Ocwen’s reciprocal right of first offer to purchase certain GSE MSRs sold by MAV which were acquired under MAV’s own first offer rights will remain in effect until May 2, 2025 or, if earlier, the date that MAV has been fully funded. Forward Bulk Servicing Rights Purchase and Sale Agreement. On September 9, 2021, PHH and MAV entered into an MSR purchase and sale agreement whereby PHH sells MAV on a monthly basis certain Fannie Mae MSRs at the price acquired by PHH, subject to certain adjustments. During 2023, 2022 and 2021, PHH transferred MSRs with an aggregate UPB of nil , $6.6 billion and $4.3 billion, respectively, to MAV under this agreement. Bulk Mortgage Servicing Rights Purchase and Sale Agreements. During 2023, 2022 and 2021, PHH transferred to MAV certain MSRs in bulk transactions for an aggregate UPB of $6.8 billion, $0.6 billion and $20.7 billion, respectively. While the MSR title has transferred to MAV, these MSR transfer transactions between PHH and MAV do not qualify for sale accounting primarily due to the termination restrictions of the subservicing agreement, and are accounted for as secured financings. See Note 8 — Other Financing Liabilities, at Fair Value. Administrative Services Agreement. Ocwen provides certain administrative services to MAV, including accounting, treasury, human resources, management information, MSR transaction management support, and certain licensing, regulatory and risk management support. Ocwen is entitled to a fee for such services, subject to an annual cap of $0.4 million. MAV Canopy, MAV and Oaktree are deemed related parties to Ocwen. In addition to the transactions under the agreements described above, Ocwen issued common stock, warrants and senior secured notes to Oaktree in 2021 as described in Note 14 — Borrowings, Note 16 — Stockholders’ Equity, and Note 19 — Interest Expense.
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