loanDepot, Inc. - LDI STOCK NEWS

loanDepot (NYSE: LDI) has finalized an exchange offer, refinancing and extending the maturity of $477.955 million of 6.500% Senior Notes due 2025. Approximately 96% of these notes were tendered and accepted. To refinance, loanDepot will pay $185 million in cash and issue $340.646 million in new 8.750% Senior Secured Notes due 2027. This move is part of their Vision 2025 Strategic Plan aimed at deleveraging the balance sheet and positioning the company for growth and profitability. The settlement date is expected to be June 24, 2024, leaving $19.795 million of the old notes outstanding.

loanDepot (NYSE: LDI) has promoted Viviana Abarca to Managing Director of Mortgage Lending Operations. Reporting to CEO Frank Martell, Abarca will join the Executive Committee and be based in the Phoenix-area hub. Abarca's promotion aligns with the Vision 2025 strategic plan, which focuses on transforming originations, investing in growth, right-sizing cost structures, and optimizing the organizational structure. Abarca brings over 11 years of leadership experience at loanDepot and aims to elevate operational capabilities for accelerated growth and stakeholder value. Martell emphasizes Abarca's role in enhancing automation and customer-facing tools.

loanDepot (NYSE: LDI) announced that its CMO, Alec Hanson, has been named a “2024 HousingWire Marketing Leader.” This accolade highlights Hanson’s innovative contributions to the mortgage industry, focusing on consumer education and strategic marketing campaigns.

Under Hanson’s leadership, loanDepot has launched educational platforms like 'Home School' and the 'mellominute' series, which provide information to aspiring homeowners. The initiatives align with loanDepot's Vision 2025 goals of better serving first-time homebuyers. Hanson’s approach aims to simplify the homeownership process, empowering consumers with knowledge.

HousingWire recognizes Hanson for transforming brands and driving business results within the housing market. loanDepot President Jeff Walsh commended Hanson’s efforts in aiding consumers through the complex journey of homeownership and creating value for loan originators.

loanDepot (NYSE: LDI) announced amendments to its exchange offer for 6.500% Senior Notes due 2025. The new offer includes 8.750% Senior Secured Notes due 2027, replacing the previous offer of $850 in new notes and $250 in cash per $1,000 old notes with $1,100 in mixed cash and principal amount of new notes. The maximum cash consideration is $185 million. The collateral securing the new notes has also been adjusted, with first-priority security interests in specified assets. A minimum of 85% participation is required for the offer to proceed. As of June 3, 2024, 24.7% of the old notes were tendered, with 68% indicating intent to participate.

loanDepot (NYSE: LDI) is offering to exchange its 6.500% Senior Notes due 2025 for newly issued 8.250% Senior Secured Notes due 2027. Eligible holders who exchange by June 3, 2024, will receive $850 in new notes and $250 in cash per $1,000 of old notes. Those who exchange by June 18, 2024, will receive the same amount in new notes but only $200 in cash. The new notes will be secured by first-priority security interests and will accrue interest from the settlement date, expected around June 24, 2024. The exchange aims to extend loanDepot's debt maturity profile.

loanDepot, Inc. supports STEM education by renovating and expanding the STEM lab at Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas’ Oak Cliff branch. The lab offers kids and teens access to valuable resources and opportunities for growth in science, technology, engineering, and math. loanDepot's funding helped create a safe environment for kids and teens to explore their interests in STEM fields, with modern technology and tools for various programs. The STEM lab will contribute to developing the next generation of IT professionals and empower young minds with the skills needed for success in a tech-driven world.

loanDepot, Inc. (NYSE: LDI) announced its first quarter 2024 financial results, with revenue increasing by 7% to $223 million, driven by higher servicing income and gain on sale margin. Expenses decreased by 2% to $308 million, with a net loss decreasing by 22% to $72 million. Despite a $15 million impact from a cyber incident, adjusted net loss also decreased by 35% to $38 million. The company maintained a strong liquidity position with a cash balance of $604 million.

loanDepot, a leading home lending solutions provider, introduces 'Home School,' a comprehensive educational platform to empower consumers with knowledge for homeownership. The platform includes podcasts, videos, and articles tailored for different market segments, such as first-time homebuyers, veterans, renovators, and more. The initiative aims to bridge the gap in consumer education and support loan originators in providing valuable information to their communities.

loanDepot, Inc. introduces a new 'VA Loan Officer Master Class' aimed at assisting originators in better serving the military community and growing their business. The program is part of loanDepot's suite of training resources, upskilling programs, and coaching support, designed to address challenges faced by first-time and underserved homebuyers.