Black Knight, Inc. - BKI STOCK NEWS

Black Knight, Inc. (NYSE:BKI) has successfully completed the integration of its Optimal Blue PPE engine with Freddie Mac's Loan Selling Advisor APIs. This integration provides real-time connectivity, enhancing secondary marketing processes by automating loan pricing. With a streamlined authentication process, users can efficiently access Freddie Mac loans, improve pricing accuracy, and streamline operations. The integration is part of Black Knight's commitment to innovation in the mortgage industry, aligning with Freddie Mac to offer better technology solutions to clients.

On March 10, 2021, Black Knight, Inc. (NYSE:BKI) announced that its subsidiary, Black Knight InfoServ, LLC, has entered into a new senior secured credit facility. This includes a $1.15 billion five-year term loan and a $1 billion revolving credit facility, aimed at enhancing financial flexibility and liquidity. The proceeds will repay existing debt and cover related expenses. The facilities are backed by various subsidiaries and secured by their assets. Black Knight, known for its software and analytics solutions in the mortgage and real estate sectors, assures ongoing support for its clients.

Black Knight, Inc. (NYSE:BKI) released its March 2021 Mortgage Monitor Report, highlighting Q1 2021 refinance lending volumes poised to remain near record highs, despite interest rates exceeding 3.2%. Approximately 2.8 million homeowners refinanced their mortgages in Q4 2020, totaling $869 billion in lending. However, high-quality refinance candidates have decreased by nearly 30% recently, and servicer retention remains low at 18%. The report indicates potential challenges ahead due to rising rates, which could affect loan volumes in late Q1 and Q2.

Black Knight, Inc. (NYSE: BKI) released its January 2021 mortgage performance statistics, revealing a total U.S. loan delinquency rate of 5.85%, a 3.82% decrease month-over-month but an 81.84% increase year-over-year. The foreclosure pre-sale inventory rate stands at 0.32%, down 3.92% month-over-month and 30.89% year-over-year. Foreclosure starts dropped to 5,900, a 16.90% month-over-month decline and an 86.21% decrease from the previous year. Despite improvements, 2.1 million homeowners remain seriously delinquent.

On February 22, 2021, Black Knight, Inc. (NYSE:BKI) announced an expanded relationship with The Money Source Inc. (TMS), renewing a multi-year contract for Black Knight's servicing and default solutions, including the MSP servicing system. TMS plans to implement Black Knight’s Loss Mitigation solutions and Servicing Digital, enhancing client engagement and operational efficiency. The MSP system services approximately 36 million loans and supports various servicing functions, while Servicing Digital offers borrowers detailed loan management tools. This partnership aims to improve TMS’s servicing innovation and customer satisfaction.

Black Knight, Inc. (NYSE:BKI) has partnered with Arvest Bank to enhance its servicing capabilities. Arvest will utilize Black Knight's comprehensive servicing and default solutions, including the MSP software platform, which manages around 36 million loans. The integration aims to improve operational efficiencies and customer experiences. Key features include the consumer-friendly Servicing Digital and the Actionable Intelligence Platform (AIP) for data analytics. Arvest's use of these tools reflects its commitment to providing value to customers while managing risks effectively.

Black Knight reported strong financial results for Q4 and full year 2020, with revenues of $342.1 million for Q4, a 14% increase year-over-year. Net earnings surged 265% to $47.1 million, translating to a diluted EPS of $0.30, up 233%.

For the full year, total revenues reached $1,238.5 million, a 5% increase, while net earnings rose 143% to $264.1 million. The company also highlighted positive momentum across all business lines and a substantial investment in Dun & Bradstreet valued at approximately $1.3 billion.

Black Knight, Inc. (NYSE:BKI) announced the integration of its Optimal Blue PPE mortgage rate lock data into the Rapid Analytics Platform (RAP). This enhancement allows clients to access predictive insights into mortgage rate locks, enabling improved benchmarking and forecasting capabilities. The data offers visibility into prepayment trends, loan pricing, and borrower demographics with updates provided 60-90 days ahead of typical loan closing data. RAP users gain a comprehensive data ecosystem to boost their analytics and decision-making processes in the mortgage and real estate sectors.

Black Knight, Inc. (NYSE:BKI) has secured an agreement with Flat Branch Home Loans to implement its MSP loan servicing system and Servicing Digital mobile app. This partnership aims to enhance operational scalability and improve customer experience by automating tasks and providing personalized loan information. The MSP system services around 36 million loans, focusing on efficiency and compliance. The collaboration emphasizes advanced analytics and solutions to generate revenue and mitigate risks, showcasing Black Knight's commitment to delivering superior technology in the mortgage industry.