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SEC filingStrong quarter driven by surging loan production volume, though net income growth lagged revenue as expenses rose sharply.
Net income rose to $82.3 million, a 7.9% increase from $76.3 million in the prior-year quarter. Diluted earnings per share increased to $1.53 from $1.42. The growth in net income was tempered by higher expenses, including increased headcount and incentive compensation tied to the higher production volume. The provision for current loan sales also increased due to higher production volume.
The servicing segment faced headwinds as rising interest rates led to MSR hedging losses, which offset valuation gains. However, specific segment financials are not available in the authoritative packet.
Management noted that federal government actions regarding trade, tariffs, and cost reduction efforts have led to significant volatility in financial markets and uncertainty in the economic outlook, including inflation and interest rates. The company believes its capital resources are sufficient to meet current liquidity requirements, but the ability to predict future results is inherently uncertain.