Home Point Capital Announces Filing of Registration Statement for Proposed Initial Public Offering

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Home Point Capital has filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the SEC for a proposed initial public offering (IPO) of its common stock. The details regarding the number of shares and price range are currently undetermined and will depend on market conditions. The company aims to list its stock on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol HMPT. Goldman Sachs, Wells Fargo, Morgan Stanley, and UBS are the lead underwriters for this offering. Home Point Capital is a significant player in the mortgage industry, being the third-largest wholesale lender in the U.S.

Positive

• Home Point Capital plans to conduct an IPO, potentially increasing its market presence.
• The company is well-positioned as the third-largest wholesale mortgage lender in the U.S., which may attract investor interest.

Negative

• The exact number of shares and price range for the IPO are still undetermined, creating uncertainty.
• The offering is subject to market conditions, which could lead to delays or changes in the offering terms.

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Jan. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Home Point Capital Inc. ("Home Point Capital"), the parent entity of Homepoint, today announced that it has publicly filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") relating to a proposed initial public offering of its common stock. The number of shares of common stock to be offered and the price range for the proposed offering have not yet been determined. The offering is subject to market conditions, and there can be no assurance as to whether or when the offering may be completed, or as to the actual size or terms of the offering. Home Point Capital has applied to list its common stock on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol "HMPT."

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, Wells Fargo Securities, Morgan Stanley and UBS Investment Bank are acting as lead book-running managers for the proposed offering. Credit Suisse, J.P. Morgan and BofA Securities are also acting as bookrunning managers for the proposed offering. JMP Securities, Piper Sandler & Co., R. Seelaus & Co., LLC, SPC Capital Markets LLC, Wedbush Securities and Zelman Partners LLC are acting as co-managers for the proposed offering.

The proposed offering will be made only by means of a prospectus. A copy of the preliminary prospectus, when available, may be obtained from any of the following sources:

• Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, Attention: Prospectus Department, 200 West Street, New York, New York 10282, telephone: 1-866-471-2526, facsimile: 212-902-9316 or email: prospectus-ny@ny.email.gs.com; 
   
• Wells Fargo Securities, Attention: Equity Syndicate Department, 500 West 33rd Street, New York, New York, 10001, telephone: (800) 326-5897 or email: cmclientsupport@wellsfargo.com;
   
• Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, Attention: Prospectus Department, 180 Varick Street, 2nd Floor, New York, New York 10014; or
   
• UBS Securities LLC, Attention: Prospectus Department, 1285 Avenue of the Americas, New York, New York 10019, telephone: (888) 827-7275 or email: ol-prospectus-request@ubs.com.

A registration statement on Form S-1 relating to these securities has been filed with the SEC but has not yet become effective. These securities may not be sold nor may offers to buy be accepted prior to the time the registration statement becomes effective.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy these securities, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

About Home Point Capital
Home Point Capital is evolving the homebuying and home ownership experience. Home Point Capital's primary business entity, Home Point Financial Corporation, is a leading mortgage originator and servicer focused on driving financially healthy and successful homeownership. Through additional wholly owned subsidiaries Home Point Mortgage Acceptance Corporation and Home Point Asset Management, the company supports sustainable homeownership as a crucial element of each consumer's broader journey towards financial security and well-being, delivering a seamless and less stressful homebuying experience.

Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Homepoint works closely with a nationwide network of more than 5,500 mortgage broker and correspondent partners with deep knowledge and expertise about the communities and customers they serve. Today, Homepoint is the nation's third-largest wholesale mortgage lender and the 10th-largest non-bank mortgage lender.

Home Point Financial Corporation d/b/a Homepoint. NMLS No. 7706 (For licensing information, go to: nmlsconsumeraccess.org). Home Point Financial Corporation does not conduct business under the name, "Homepoint" in IL, KY, LA, MD, NY, or WY. In these states, the company conducts business under the full legal name, Home Point Financial Corporation. 2211 Old Earhart Road, Suite 250, Ann Arbor, MI 48105. Toll-Free Tel: 888-616-6866.

Forward Looking Statements
The statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on Home Point Capital's current expectations and are not guarantees of future performance. The forward-looking statements are subject to various risks, uncertainties, assumptions or changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict or quantify. Actual results may differ materially from these expectations due to changes in global, regional or local economic, business, competitive, market, regulatory and other factors, many of which are beyond Home Point Capital's control. Any forward-looking statement in this press release speaks only as of the date of this release. Home Point Capital undertakes no obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by any applicable securities laws.

Media Contacts:             

Home Point Capital:
Brad Pettiford
media@hpfc.com 

Haven Tower for Home Point Capital:
homepoint@haventower.com 

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FAQ

What is Home Point Capital's IPO plan?

Home Point Capital has filed a registration statement for a proposed initial public offering of its common stock, although details are not yet finalized.

When was the Home Point Capital IPO announcement made?

The IPO announcement was made on January 8, 2021.

What is the ticker symbol for Home Point Capital?

The company plans to list its common stock on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol HMPT.

Who are the underwriters for the Home Point Capital IPO?

Goldman Sachs, Wells Fargo, Morgan Stanley, and UBS are acting as lead book-running managers for the proposed offering.