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Exhibit 99.1

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Ocwen Financial Corporation®


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
 
John P. Van Vlack
 
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer &
 
Chief Accounting Officer
 
T: (561) 682-7721
 
E: John.VanVlack@Ocwen.com

OCWEN REPORTS NET INCOME OF $9.9 MILLION FOR Q4 2010
AND $38 MILLION FOR FULL YEAR 2010
 
Atlanta, GA – (February 24, 2011) Ocwen Financial Corporation (“Ocwen” or the “Company”) (NYSE:OCN) today reported net income for the twelve months ended December 31, 2010 of $38.0 million or $0.36 per share, compared with net income of $0.3 million or $0.00 per share in 2009. 2010 net income includes the reversal of a $9.1 million valuation allowance for income tax expense.
 
For the fourth quarter of 2010 Ocwen reported net income of $9.9 million compared to net income of $9.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2009. Pre-tax income from continuing operations was $15.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2010 versus $20.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2009.
 
Fourth quarter 2010 pre-tax income from continuing operations was affected by:
 
 
Non-recurring transaction related expenses for the HomEq servicing acquisition of $17.5 million consisting primarily of $14.6 million in Occupancy and Equipment expense from writing-off leasehold improvements and establishing a reserve for the discounted future rent and lease termination fees on the two HomEq facilities which were acquired and closed in 2010 and severance and WARN Act compensation of $2.6 million.
 
Interest expense of $1.2 million representing incremental amortization of up-front fees and original issue discount on the Senior Secured Term Loan related to the partial prepayment of this loan in 2010.
 
FOURTH QUARTER BUSINESS PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS
 
 
Reduced servicing advances by $237.0 million, or 10.1%.
 
Completed 19,999 loan modifications of which 20% were HAMP modifications which exceeded the upper end of guidance of 16,000 to 19,000.
 
Made a $135.0 million voluntary prepayment on the Senior Secured Term Loan which along with the mandatory repayments reduced the outstanding balance to $197.5 million as of December 31, 2010. (Additional voluntary prepayments of $162.5 million were made subsequent to year-end.)
 
“Ocwen remains very pleased with our acquisition of HomEq as revenues are ramping up as expected and both delinquency rates and advances are dropping” said Ron Faris, President and CEO. In addition, we completed the transition in 2010 at a cost of $52.6 million, which was below our previous estimate of $56.0 million, and we do not expect any material expenses for the HomEq legacy platform beyond 2010. We were able to complete 19,999 loan modifications in the fourth quarter of 2010, tying a previous quarterly record, which along with a reduction in the number of newly delinquent loans helped contribute to the $237 million decline in servicing advances. We take great pride in our ongoing leadership in completing sustainable loan modifications that help more families keep their homes.” Faris added.
 
 
 

 
 
Ocwen Financial Corporation
Fourth Quarter 2010 Results
February 24, 2011
 
Chairman Bill Erbey stated “Our strong cash flow generation enabled us subsequent to year-end 2010 to repay all but $35 million of the $350 million Senior Secured Term Loan. Ocwen has sufficient liquidity to repay this loan in full and once completed will save the $9.3 million in interest and amortization incurred on this loan in the fourth quarter of 2010. However, it was important to leave a small amount of the Senior Secured Term Loan outstanding to maintain the accordion feature which provides financing flexibility should we acquire a significant portfolio. We substantially reduced non-core assets to less than $50 million excluding the non-recourse assets for the four securitization trusts that we now include on our balance sheet.”
 
Servicing
In comparison to the fourth quarter of 2009, revenue was 57% higher, and the total of unpaid principal balance serviced increased from $50.0 billion at December 31, 2009 to $73.9 billion at December 31, 2010.
 
Operating expense increased by $28.6 million due to $17.5 million in non-recurring transaction expenses related to the HomEq acquisition and to growth in our Servicing business. After adjusting for the non-recurring expenses, operating expenses increased by 36.4% over the fourth quarter of 2009.
 
Pre-tax income for Servicing was $18.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2010. After adjusting for the one-time items affecting the Servicing segment in the fourth quarter of 2010, pre-tax income was $37.5 million or 28.0% higher than in the fourth quarter of 2009. Excluding the interest expense on the Senior Secured Term loan that was almost fully repaid subsequent to the end of 2010, adjusted pre-tax income in Servicing would have been $45.6 million or 56% higher due to growth in our servicing portfolio and unit cost reductions.
 
Loans and Residuals
Loans and Residuals incurred a loss from continuing operations before taxes of $3.0 million as compared to a loss of $2.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2009. The fourth quarter 2010 loss includes a $2.1 million reduction in the valuation of performing loans as a result of changes in market conditions. The balance of assets in this segment was $103.9 million at December 31, 2010. Excluding $67.3 million in non-recourse assets associated with the four securitization trusts that we first included in our financial statement in 2010, our assets were $36.6 million.
 
Asset Management Vehicles
The loss from continuing operations before taxes for Asset Management Vehicles was $0.6 million as compared to a loss of $1.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2009. The carrying value of our investment in Asset Management Vehicles was $12.1 million at December 31, 2010.
 
Corporate
In the fourth quarter of 2010 losses from continuing operations before taxes were $0.05 million compared to a pre-tax loss of $5.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2009. The following items affected results in the quarter:
 
 
Gain of $6.0 million representing Ocwen’s share of proceeds from the sale of three low income housing partnerships with no book value.
 
Realized loss of $4.0 million on the sale of all remaining Auction Rate Securities.
 
Ocwen Financial Corporation is a leading provider of residential and commercial loan servicing, special servicing and asset management services. Ocwen is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia with offices in West Palm Beach and Orlando, Florida, and Washington DC and support operations in India and Uruguay. Utilizing advanced technology and world-class training and processes, we provide solutions that make our clients’ loans worth more. Additional information is available at www.ocwen.com.
 
 
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Ocwen Financial Corporation
Fourth Quarter 2010 Results
February 24, 2011
 
This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including, but not limited to, successful completion of the HomEq transaction, future liquidity and cost-effective resources in India. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, and involve a number of assumptions, risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially.
 
Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those suggested by the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the following: general economic and market conditions, prevailing interest or currency exchange rates, governmental regulations and policies, international political and economic uncertainty, availability of adequate and timely sources of liquidity, federal income tax rates, real estate market conditions and trends and the outcome of ongoing litigation as well as other risks detailed in Ocwen’s reports and filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2010, June 30, 2010 and September 30, 2010 and its annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010 to be filed on or before March 1, 2011. The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made and should not be relied upon. Ocwen undertakes no obligation to update or revise the forward-looking statements.
 
Residential Servicing Statistics (Dollars in thousands)
 
   
At or for the three months ended
 
   
December 31,
2010
   
September 30,
2010
   
June 30,
2010
   
March 31,
2010
   
December 31,
2009
 
Total unpaid principal balance of loans and REO serviced
  $ 73,886,391     $ 76,140,022     $ 55,244,576     $ 49,677,999     $ 49,980,077  
Non-performing loans and REO serviced as a % of total UPB (1)
    27.3 %     27.2 %     26.2 %     25.3 %     25.6 %
Prepayment speed (average CPR)
    13 %     13 %     13 %     12 %     15 %
 
 
(1)
The increase in non-performing loans and REO serviced as a % of total UPB is due entirely to the acquisition of portfolios with higher delinquency rates. Non-performing loans exclude those serviced under special servicing agreements where we have no obligation to advance.
 
 
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Ocwen Financial Corporation
Fourth Quarter 2010 Results
February 24, 2011
 
Segment Results (Dollars in thousands) (UNAUDITED)
 
   
Three months
   
Twelve months
 
For the periods ended December 31,
 
2010
   
2009
   
2010
   
2009
 
                         
Ocwen Asset Management
                       
Servicing
                       
Revenue
  $ 113,216     $ 72,327     $ 359,798     $ 272,725  
Operating expenses
    59,069       30,472       200,108       129,252  
Income from operations
    54,147       41,855       159,690       143,473  
Other expense, net
    (35,313 )     (12,555 )     (81,495 )     (55,792 )
Income from continuing operations before taxes
    18,834       29,300       78,195       87,681  
Loans and Residuals
                               
Revenue
                       
Operating expenses
    862       631       4,240       2,831  
Loss from operations
    (862 )     (631 )     (4,240 )     (2,831 )
Other income (expense), net
    (2,124 )     (1,427 )     1,394       (6,290 )
Loss from continuing operations before taxes
    (2,986 )     (2,058 )     (2,846 )     (9,121 )
Asset Management Vehicles
                               
Revenue
    166       422       696       1,851  
Operating expenses
    596       578       2,099       3,108  
Loss from operations
    (430 )     (156 )     (1,403 )     (1,257 )
Other income (expense), net
    (212 )     (1,594 )     606       (4,060 )
Loss from continuing operations before taxes
    (642 )     (1,750 )     (797 )     (5,317 )
Income from continuing operations before taxes
    15,206       25,492       74,552       73,243  
                                 
Ocwen Solutions
                               
Mortgage Services
                               
Revenue
                      54,052  
Operating expenses
                      37,040  
Income from operations
                      17,012  
Other income, net
                      803  
Income from continuing operations before taxes
                      17,815  
Financial Services
                               
Revenue
                      40,293  
Operating expenses
                      45,002  
Loss from operations
                      (4,709 )
Other expense, net
                      (1,260 )
Loss from continuing operations before taxes
                      (5,969 )
Technology Products
                               
Revenue
                      28,331  
Operating expenses
                      18,638  
Income from operations
                      9,693  
Other expense, net
                      (103 )
Income from continuing operations before taxes
                      9,590  
Income from continuing operations before taxes
                      21,436  
                                 
Corporate Items and Other
                               
Revenue
    275       385       1,416       1,066  
Operating expenses
    2,883       4,942       30,791       16,308  
Loss from operations
    (2,608 )     (4,557 )     (29,375 )     (15,242 )
Other income (expense), net
    2,561       (741 )     (6,023 )     13,824  
Loss from continuing operations before taxes
    (47 )     (5,298 )     (35,398 )     (1,418 )
                                 
Corporate Eliminations
                               
Revenue
    (384 )     (386 )     (1,529 )     (17,590 )
Operating expenses
    (145 )     (117 )     (764 )     (16,525 )
Loss from operations
    (239 )     (269 )     (765 )     (1,065 )
Other income, net
    239       269       765       1,065  
Income (loss) from continuing operations before taxes
                       
Consolidated income from continuing operations before taxes
  $ 15,159     $ 20,194     $ 39,154     $ 93,261  
 
 
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Ocwen Financial Corporation
Fourth Quarter 2010 Results
February 24, 2011
OCWEN FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Dollars in thousands, except share data)
(UNAUDITED)
 
   
Three months
   
Twelve months
 
For the periods ended December 31,
 
2010
   
2009
   
2010
   
2009
 
                         
Revenue
                       
Servicing and subservicing fees
  $ 102,859     $ 62,635     $ 321,699     $ 264,467  
Process management fees
    9,572       9,710       33,704       108,082  
Other revenues
    842       403       4,978       8,179  
Total revenue
    113,273       72,748       360,381       380,728  
                                 
Operating expenses
                               
Compensation and benefits
    17,892       12,862       87,644       87,620  
Amortization of mortgage servicing rights
    9,352       6,485       31,455       32,228  
Servicing and origination
    2,095       2,376       6,851       38,653  
Technology and communications
    7,062       5,712       25,644       20,066  
Professional services
    5,316       4,428       42,837       26,200  
Occupancy and equipment
    19,407       3,929       32,924       18,985  
Other operating expenses
    2,141       714       9,119       11,902  
Total operating expenses
    63,265       36,506       236,474       235,654  
                                 
Income from operations
    50,008       36,242       123,907       145,074  
                                 
Other income (expense)
                               
Interest income
    2,352       2,375       10,859       8,786  
Interest expense
    (35,906 )     (12,846 )     (85,923 )     (62,954 )
Gain (loss) on trading securities
    (4,010 )     (2,159 )     (7,968 )     11,187  
Loss on loans held for resale, net
    (3,239 )     (2,349 )     (5,865 )     (11,132 )
Equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated entities
    27       (1,325 )     1,371       (2,933 )
Other, net
    5,927       256       2,773       5,233  
Other expense, net
    (34,849 )     (16,048 )     (84,753 )     (51,813 )
                                 
Income from continuing operations before taxes
    15,159       20,194       39,154       93,261  
Income tax expense
    5,235       13,307       5,545       96,110  
Income (loss) from continuing operations
    9,924       6,887       33,609       (2,849 )
Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes
          2,488       4,383       3,121  
Net income
    9,924       9,375       37,992       272  
Net loss (income) attributable to non-controlling interests
    (3 )     14       (8 )     25  
Net income attributable to Ocwen Financial Corporation (OCN)
  $ 9,921     $ 9,389     $ 37,984     $ 297  
                                 
Basic earnings per share
                               
Income (loss) from continuing operations
  $ 0.10     $ 0.07     $ 0.34     $ (0.04 )
Income from discontinued operations
          0.02       0.04       0.04  
Net income attributable to OCN
  $ 0.10     $ 0.09     $ 0.38     $  
                                 
Diluted earnings per share
                               
Income (loss) from continuing operations
  $ 0.09     $ 0.07     $ 0.32     $ (0.04 )
Inome from discontinued operations
          0.02       0.04       0.04  
Net income attributable to OCN
  $ 0.09     $ 0.09     $ 0.36     $  
                                 
Weighted average common shares outstanding
                               
Basic
    100,610,141       99,871,247       100,273,121       78,252,000  
Diluted
    107,441,874       107,150,497       107,483,015       78,252,000  

 
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Ocwen Financial Corporation
Fourth Quarter 2010 Results
February 24, 2011
 
OCWEN FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in thousands, except share data)
(UNAUDITED)
 
   
December 31,
2010
   
December 31,
2009
 
             
Assets
           
Cash
  $ 127,796     $ 90,919  
Restricted cash – for securitization investors
    727          
Trading securities, at fair value:
               
Auction rate
          247,464  
Subordinates and residuals
          3,692  
Loans held for resale, at lower of cost or fair value
    25,803       33,197  
Advances
    184,833       145,914  
Match funded advances
    1,924,052       822,615  
Loans, net – restricted for securitization investors
    67,340        
Mortgage servicing rights, net
    193,985       117,802  
Receivables, net
    69,518       67,095  
Deferred tax assets, net
    138,716       132,683  
Goodwill
    12,810        
Premises and equipment, net
    5,475       3,325  
Investments in unconsolidated entities
    12,072       15,008  
Other assets
    158,282       89,636  
Total assets
  $ 2,921,409     $ 1,769,350  
                 
Liabilities and Equity
               
Liabilities
               
Match funded liabilities
  $ 1,482,529     $ 465,691  
Secured borrowings – owed to securitization investors
    62,705        
Lines of credit and other secured borrowings
    246,073       55,810  
Investment line
          156,968  
Servicer liabilities
    2,492       38,672  
Debt securities
    82,554       95,564  
Other liabilities
    140,239       90,782  
Total liabilities
    2,016,592       903,487  
                 
Equity
               
Ocwen Financial Corporation stockholders’ equity
               
Common stock, $.01 par value; 200,000,000 shares authorized; 100,726,947 and 99,956,833 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively
    1,007       1,000  
Additional paid-in capital
    467,500       459,542  
Retained earnings
    445,456       405,198  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of income taxes
    (9,392 )     (129 )
Total Ocwen Financial Corporation stockholders’ equity
    904,571       865,611  
Non-controlling interest in subsidiaries
    246       252  
Total equity
    904,817       865,863  
Total liabilities and equity
  $ 2,921,409     $ 1,769,350  
 
 
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