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Exhibit 99.2
GTCS Holdings LLC
Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2009 and 2008
December 31, 2009 and 2008
Table of Contents
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Consolidated Balance Sheets
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Consolidated Statements of Income
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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Members Equity
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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Report of Independent Auditors
To the Members of GTCS Holdings LLC:
In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and the related
consolidated statements of income, of changes in members equity, and of cash flows
present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of GTCS Holdings LLC
and its subsidiaries (collectively, the Company) at December 31, 2009 and December 31,
2008 and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the years then ended
in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of
America.
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Companys management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our
audits. We conducted our audits of these statements in accordance with auditing
standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require
that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the
financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on
a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that
our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
October 22, 2010
GTCS Holdings LLC
Consolidated Balance Sheets
December 31, 2009 and 2008
(Dollars in millions)
Consolidated Balance Sheets
December 31, 2009 and 2008
(Dollars in millions)
2009 | 2008 | |||||||
ASSETS |
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Assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$ | 29.0 | $ | 68.8 | ||||
Restricted cash |
144.5 | 72.8 | ||||||
Insurance premiums receivable |
130.3 | 137.5 | ||||||
Servicing rights |
239.0 | 232.8 | ||||||
Servicer and protective advances |
105.6 | 89.9 | ||||||
Intangible asset |
62.3 | 74.3 | ||||||
Other assets |
87.6 | 73.8 | ||||||
Total assets |
$ | 798.3 | $ | 749.9 | ||||
LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS EQUITY |
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Liabilities: |
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Collateralized borrowings |
$ | 421.2 | $ | 311.0 | ||||
Other liabilities |
166.9 | 150.8 | ||||||
Interest rate swaps |
| 19.2 | ||||||
Escrow payable |
70.9 | 24.7 | ||||||
Payable to insurance carriers |
59.0 | 62.4 | ||||||
Payable to trusts/investors |
73.6 | 48.1 | ||||||
Total liabilities |
791.6 | 616.2 | ||||||
Members equity |
6.7 | 133.7 | ||||||
Total liabilities and members equity |
$ | 798.3 | $ | 749.9 | ||||
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Consolidated Statements of Income
For the Years Ended December 31, 2009 and 2008
(Dollars in millions)
Consolidated Statements of Income
For the Years Ended December 31, 2009 and 2008
(Dollars in millions)
2009 | 2008 | |||||||
Revenues: |
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Servicing income |
$ | 228.0 | $ | 206.3 | ||||
Commission income |
54.9 | 58.2 | ||||||
Ancillary and servicing income |
30.0 | 30.5 | ||||||
Other income |
30.6 | 26.8 | ||||||
Total revenues |
343.5 | 321.8 | ||||||
Expenses: |
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Interest expense |
44.0 | 41.6 | ||||||
Salaries and benefits |
129.5 | 117.4 | ||||||
Other operating costs and expenses |
71.0 | 63.8 | ||||||
Change in fair value of servicing rights |
34.7 | 20.2 | ||||||
(Recovery of) impairment charges |
(5.6 | ) | 11.8 | |||||
Total expenses |
273.6 | 254.8 | ||||||
Net income before taxes |
69.9 | 67.0 | ||||||
Income taxes |
10.9 | 11.2 | ||||||
Net income |
$ | 59.0 | $ | 55.8 | ||||
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Members Equity
For the Years Ended December 31, 2009 and 2008
(Dollars in millions)
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Members Equity
For the Years Ended December 31, 2009 and 2008
(Dollars in millions)
Members | ||||
Equity | ||||
Balance, December 31, 2007 |
$ | 52.7 | ||
Contributions from members |
42.8 | |||
Distributions to members |
(11.2 | ) | ||
Comprehensive income: |
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Net income |
55.8 | |||
Change in unrealized loss on hedges, net of tax |
(6.4 | ) | ||
Total comprehensive income |
49.4 | |||
Balance, December 31, 2008 |
133.7 | |||
Contributions from members |
12.9 | |||
Distributions to members |
(210.3 | ) | ||
Comprehensive income: |
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Net income |
59.0 | |||
Change in unrealized gain on hedges, net of tax |
11.4 | |||
Total comprehensive income |
70.4 | |||
Balance, December 31, 2009 |
$ | 6.7 | ||
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
For the Years Ended December 31, 2009 and 2008
(Dollars in millions)
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
For the Years Ended December 31, 2009 and 2008
(Dollars in millions)
2009 | 2008 | |||||||
Cash flows from operating activities: |
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Net income |
$ | 59.0 | $ | 55.8 | ||||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities: |
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(Recovery of) impairment charges |
(5.6 | ) | 11.8 | |||||
Amortization and depreciation |
22.5 | 15.5 | ||||||
Loss on liquidation of repossessed assets |
0.2 | 0.5 | ||||||
Change in fair value of servicing rights |
34.7 | 20.2 | ||||||
Change in servicer and protective advances |
(15.7 | ) | (2.3 | ) | ||||
Change in insurance premiums receivable |
7.2 | (11.8 | ) | |||||
Change in payable to insurance carriers |
(3.4 | ) | 4.6 | |||||
Change in interest rate swaps |
(2.5 | ) | 1.6 | |||||
Other |
17.5 | 4.7 | ||||||
Net cash provided by operating activities |
113.9 | 100.6 | ||||||
Cash flows from investing activities: |
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Principal payments received on finance receivables |
2.1 | 2.0 | ||||||
Servicing related acquisitions |
(9.5 | ) | (43.9 | ) | ||||
Finance receivable purchases |
(6.0 | ) | (4.4 | ) | ||||
Other |
(0.6 | ) | (3.6 | ) | ||||
Net cash used in investing activities |
(14.0 | ) | (49.9 | ) | ||||
Cash flows from financing activities: |
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Proceeds from issuance of collateralized borrowings |
388.5 | 18.0 | ||||||
Payments on collateralized borrowings |
(319.6 | ) | (185.4 | ) | ||||
Cash from affiliates |
0.2 | 62.4 | ||||||
Members contributions |
1.5 | 42.8 | ||||||
Distributions to members |
(210.3 | ) | (8.7 | ) | ||||
Net cash used in financing activities |
(139.7 | ) | (70.9 | ) | ||||
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents |
(39.8 | ) | (20.2 | ) | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year |
68.8 | 89.0 | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year |
$ | 29.0 | $ | 68.8 | ||||
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES: |
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Cash paid for interest |
$ | 27.6 | $ | 30.9 | ||||
Cash paid for taxes |
13.6 | 13.8 | ||||||
Non-cash transactions: |
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Financed servicing related acquisitions |
34.4 | | ||||||
Distribution of loans for manufactured housing securitization |
| 2.5 | ||||||
Contribution of unit based incentive plan |
6.7 | | ||||||
Contribution of fair value of swap |
4.7 | |
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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GTCS Holdings LLC
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
GTH LLC (GTH) legally separated its operating business into a separate subsidiary
called GTCS Holdings LLC (GTCS Holdings) on December 18, 2009. These consolidated financial
statements have been prepared on a carve-out basis to include the financial results of the
operating businesses of GTH that are contained in GTCS Holdings subsequent to December 18, 2009
in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
These operating businesses are collectively referred to herein as GTCS Holdings, we, Green
Tree or the Company. GTCS Holdings includes the servicing of first and second lien
residential, manufactured housing and consumer installment loans and contracts. GTCS Holdings
also includes a nationwide licensed insurance agency business servicing their customers needs
for property and casualty as well as life and health insurance products.
As part of the carve-out process, certain administrative expenses of GTH were allocated to
the Company. Additionally, certain accounting and administrative expenses of the Company
attributed to other businesses were allocated to other affiliates. Management believes that
such allocations are reasonable; however the expenses may not be indicative of the actual
expenses that would have been incurred by the Company had it been operating as an independent
company for the periods presented.
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Principles of consolidation
The carve-out financial statements include the assets and liabilities and results of
operations of GTHs operating businesses. All material intercompany transactions and balances
have been eliminated in the carve-out.
Use of estimates and assumptions
When the Company prepares financial statements in conformity with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America, the Company is required to make estimates
and assumptions that significantly affect various reported amounts of assets and liabilities,
and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements
and revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. These estimates are based on
information available to management at the time the estimates are made. Actual results could
differ from those estimates.
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash and highly liquid short-term investments with
maturities of less than three months. We carry them at cost, which approximates estimated fair
value.
Restricted cash
Restricted cash includes: (a) cash collected on behalf of the securitization
trusts/investors for principal and interest on finance receivables held in securitization trusts
serviced by Green Tree that has not yet been remitted to the trust/investors; (b) cash collected
and held in escrow to be used to pay real estate taxes and insurance on behalf of borrowers; and
(c) cash collected for insurance claims
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
related to the borrowers properties which are held by the Company until repairs to the insured
properties have been completed.
Insurance premiums receivable and payable to insurance carriers
Insurance premiums receivable consist of receivables for premiums on insurance policies for
property and casualty. Customers generally finance their insurance premiums over the life of
the policy, typically one to three years. New policies issued are recorded at face value. A
corresponding payable to the carrier, net of commission, is also recorded at the time a new
policy is set up. Payments are made to the carriers on a contractual basis either up front or
over time, generally one to three years depending on the type of product. Green Tree maintained
cancellation reserves of $3.3 million and $3.7 million as of December 31, 2009 and 2008,
respectively, for estimated forfeitures of commission income due to the cancellation of
customers policies. These reserves are recorded in other liabilities on the balance sheets.
Green Tree analyzes the adequacy of its cancellation reserves based on historical cancellation
rates and records any required adjustments to reserves against commission income.
Servicing rights
Acquired servicing rights related to certain securitization trusts and whole loan
portfolios are initially recorded at estimated fair value on the acquisition date. As allowed
under Accounting for Servicing of Financial Assets, the Company adopted the fair value method
of accounting for its manufactured housing servicing rights portfolios. Accordingly,
manufactured housing servicing rights are carried at estimated fair value with changes in fair
value recorded in the statements of income.
The Company carries its servicing rights for first and second lien residential portfolios
at the lower of amortized cost or fair market value. All newly acquired servicing rights are
initially measured at fair value. These servicing rights are amortized based on expected cash
flows in proportion to and over the estimated life of net servicing income with the amortization
being recorded in other operating costs and expenses on the statements of income. These
servicing rights, stratified by product type, are compared to fair value on a quarterly basis.
To the extent that the carrying value exceeds the estimated fair value for any specific strata,
a valuation allowance would be established through recording of impairment in the statements of
income.
Servicer and protective advances
Servicer and protective advances include principal and interest advances to certain
securitization trusts for delinquent customer payments not received in monthly cash collections
of the underlying collateral. Also included in servicer and protective advances are advances to
protect the collateral serviced by the Company including property taxes, insurance, certain
legal fees and refurbishment of repossessed assets. These assets are carried at cost net of
required estimated loss reserves. Estimated losses related to these advances are recorded in
other operating costs and expenses in the statements of income.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
The following table summarizes the components of servicer and protective advances as of
December 31, 2009 and 2008 (dollars in millions):
2009 | 2008 | |||||||
Principal and interest advances |
$ | 34.0 | $ | 32.4 | ||||
Protective advances |
71.6 | 57.5 | ||||||
Total servicer and protective advances |
$ | 105.6 | $ | 89.9 | ||||
Intangible asset
The intangible asset is related to certain acquired customer relationships which are
critical to the renewal of insurance policies, mainly related to the Companys voluntary
property and casualty business. The intangible asset is amortized based on the estimated
revenue streams related to these customer relationships over the estimated remaining life. The
remaining capitalized value of the intangible asset is analyzed annually to determine if any
impairment is required. No impairment was recorded in the years ended December 31, 2009 and
2008. Amortization of the intangible was $12.0 million and $12.9 million for the years ended
December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Accumulated amortization of the intangible asset was
$27.7 million and $15.6 million as of December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.
Intangible amortization expense as of December 31, 2009 for the expected remaining life of
the intangible is estimated to be (dollars in millions):
2010 |
$ | 10.8 | ||
2011 |
9.4 | |||
2012 |
8.3 | |||
2013 |
7.3 | |||
2014 |
6.1 | |||
Thereafter |
20.4 | |||
Total |
$ | 62.3 | ||
Other assets
Other assets include goodwill, deferred debt issuance costs, property, plant and equipment,
repossessed assets, servicing fees due from securitization trusts and other parties for whom the
Company performs sub-servicing of finance receivables and miscellaneous other assets.
Income taxes
As a limited liability company, the Company and certain of its limited liability
subsidiaries are not subject to income taxes. Tax liabilities associated with the earnings of
these entities are the responsibility of its members.
As permitted under the regulations of a limited liability corporation, the Companys
operating subsidiary Green Tree Investment Holdings III LLC (GTIH III) has elected to be
treated as a
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
corporation for tax purposes. Income taxes are accounted for using the asset and liability
method. Our income tax expense includes deferred income taxes arising from temporary
differences between the tax and financial reporting basis of assets and liabilities. In
estimating future tax consequences, the Company uses tax rates expected to be applicable in
future years other than enactments of changes in tax laws or rates. The Company includes
interest and penalties related to income taxes as a component of income tax expense. Amounts
attributable to interest and penalties related to income taxes are immaterial.
In 2009, the Company implemented the Financial Accounting Standards Boards (FASB)
guidance on Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, contained in Accounting Standards
Codification Topic 740-10 (ASC 740-10). Pursuant to ASC 740-10, tax benefits are recognized
by the Company related to tax positions only if it is more likely-than-not to be sustained
solely on its technical merits as of a given reporting date. If a tax position is not
considered by the Company to be more-likely-than-not sustained based solely on its technical
merits, the Company does not recognize a tax benefit. There was no impact to the Companys
financial statements as a result of the adoption of this guidance.
Interest rate swaps and hedge accounting
The Company maintains an overall risk management strategy that incorporates the use of
interest rate swaps to manage interest rate risks to hedge its exposure to changes in
LIBOR-based interest rates with respect to its floating rate debt. The estimated fair value
generally reflects the estimated amounts the Company would receive or pay to terminate the
interest rate swap. See fair value measurement disclosures for a description of the related
valuation methodologies.
For interest rate swaps that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges, the effective
portion of the gain or loss on the derivative instrument is reported as a component of other
comprehensive income and reclassified into earnings in the same line item associated with the
hedged item in the same period or periods during which the hedged item affected earnings. The
remaining gain or loss on the interest rate swap in excess of the cumulative change in the
present value of future cash flows of the hedged item, if any, is recognized in interest rate
swap expense in current earnings during the period of change. Prior to December 31, 2009, the
Company de-designated and liquidated or distributed its interest rate swaps.
Green Tree formally documents all relationships between hedging instruments and hedged
items at the time of designation, as well as its risk management objective and strategy for
undertaking various hedge transactions. This process includes linking all hedges that are
designated as cash flow hedges to specific assets and liabilities on the balance sheets, to
specific firm commitments, or to the forecasted transactions. The Company also formally
assesses both at the inception and on an ongoing basis, whether the derivatives used in hedging
transactions are highly effective in offsetting changes in fair values or cash flows of hedged
items. The hedge accounting treatment described above is no longer applied if a derivative
instrument is terminated or the hedge designation is removed.
Revenue recognition for servicing rights
Servicing income is recorded on an accrual basis based on the contractual servicing fees as
a percentage of the unpaid principal balance of the related collateral. Ancillary income
received related to servicing includes late fees, prepayment fees and collection fees.
Ancillary income is recognized once uncertainties regarding collection are resolved.
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Revenue recognition for commission income
Green Tree recognizes commission income on policies written when the policy is sold to the
customer, net of estimated future policy cancellations. The commissions are based on a
percentage of the price of the insurance policy sold which varies by type of insurance product.
Fair value measurement
The fair value of an asset or liability is the price that would be received to sell an
asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at
the measurement date. Fair value should be based on the assumptions market participants would
use when pricing an asset or liability and establishes a three level hierarchy for fair value
measurements. The valuation hierarchy is based on the transparency of the inputs to the
valuation of the asset or liability at the measurement date. The categorization of an asset or
liability within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of significant input to
its valuation. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are described below:
Level 1: Unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date. | ||
Level 2: Valuations including quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability either directly or indirectly for substantially the full term of the financial instrument. | ||
Level 3: Valuations that require inputs that are supported by little or no market activity. The unobservable inputs are significant to the fair value measurements and represent the Companys best assumptions of how market participants would estimate the fair value of these assets. |
The following methods and assumptions are used to determine the estimated fair value of the
assets and liabilities carried on the Companys balance sheets at fair value:
Servicing rights carried at fair value: Manufactured housing servicing rights
are not traded in an active, open market with readily observable prices.
Accordingly, the Company estimates fair value using level 3 unobservable market
inputs. The estimated fair value is based on the net present value of the cash
flows of the servicing income to be received. The Companys valuation considers
assumptions and estimates of contractual servicing fees, ancillary revenue, costs
to service, collateral repayment and default rates, and discount rates. The
Company reassesses and periodically adjusts the underlying inputs and assumptions
used in the valuation that a market participant would consider in valuing
servicing rights, including but not limited to recent historical experience as
well as current and/or expected relevant market conditions. Ancillary revenue
and costs to service assumptions are primarily based on historical experience as
well as other operational considerations. Collateral performance assumptions are
primarily based on analyses of historical and projected performance trends as
well as the Companys assessment of current and future economic conditions. The
discount rate assumption is primarily based on collateral characteristics
combined with an assessment of market interest rates.
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Interest rate swaps: These liabilities are valued at the net present value of
the expected future cash payments based on the spread of the fixed rate and
floating LIBOR rate over the remaining life of the swap using level 2 observable
market inputs. The Company utilizes third party quotes and/or publically
published LIBOR rates to determine key assumptions and/or inputs within the
Companys valuation models.
The following methods and assumptions were used to determine the estimated fair values of
the Companys financial instruments not accounted for at fair value:
Insurance premiums receivable: These receivables are not traded in an active
market. The estimated fair value of these assets is based on the net present
value of the expected cash flows. The estimated fair value is based on level 3
assumptions of the underlying collateral serviced by the Company including
delinquency and default rates as these insurance premiums are collected as part
of the customers loan payments.
Servicer and protective advances: The Company estimates the fair value of
servicer and protective advances based on level 3 unobservable market inputs
using the present value of projected cash flows over the expected life of the
receivables and the Companys estimated pricing of advances on similar
collateral.
Collateralized borrowings: The Company estimates fair value of its
collateralized borrowings using the net present value of expected payments over
the life of the borrowings using level 2 observable inputs. The Companys debt
is currently at rates that are consistent with market rate pricing based on the
Companys credit worthiness. All of the Companys borrowings carry variable
interest rates and have been issued in the last six months of 2009.
Payable to insurance carriers: This liability represents payments to the
Companys carriers of insurance policies related to the insurance receivables
noted above. There is not a traded market for these or similar payables;
therefore, the Company utilized level 3 unobservable inputs to estimate the fair
value of the carrier payable based on the net present value of the expected
carrier payments over the life of the payables.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Following are the estimated values of our financial instruments at December 31, 2009 and
2008 (dollars in millions):
2009 | 2008 | |||||||||||||||
Carrying | Fair | Carrying | Fair | |||||||||||||
Amount | Value | Amount | Value | |||||||||||||
Financial assets: |
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Insurance premiums receivable |
$ | 130.3 | $ | 117.6 | $ | 137.5 | $ | 122.8 | ||||||||
Servicer and protective advances |
105.6 | 90.3 | 89.9 | 83.0 | ||||||||||||
Financial liabilities: |
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Collateralized borrowings |
$ | 421.2 | $ | 424.4 | $ | 311.0 | $ | 311.0 | ||||||||
Interest rate swaps |
| | 19.2 | 19.2 | ||||||||||||
Payable to insurance carriers |
59.0 | 54.6 | 62.4 | 57.7 |
The estimated fair values of cash and cash equivalents approximate their carrying
values due to their highly liquid short-term nature.
Recently issued accounting standards
ASC 105, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. In June 2009, the FASB issued
Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2009-01, The FASB Accounting Standards Codification and the
Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. This standard establishes the FASB
Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) as the only source of authoritative accounting
principles recognized by the FASB to be applied by nongovernmental entities in the preparation
of financial statements in conformity with GAAP, with the exception of Statements of Financial
Accounting Standards not yet included in the Codification. The adoption of this standard did
not impact the Companys financial condition or results of operations.
ASC 820-10-65-4, Fair Value Measures. In April 2009, the FASB issued additional guidance
for estimating fair value when the level of activity for the asset or liability has
significantly decreased. Our initial adoption of this standard during the year did not have a
material effect on our financial statements.
ASC 820, Fair Value Measures and Disclosure. In January 2010, the FASB issued ASU 2010-06,
Improving Disclosures About Fair Value Measurements (ASU 2010-06) effective for periods
beginning after December 15, 2009, except for disclosures about purchases, sales, issuances, and
settlements in the rollforward of activity in Level 3 fair value measurements for which the
disclosures are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2010. ASU 2010-06
requires a gross presentation of activities within the Level 3 rollforward, and adds a new
requirement to disclose transfers in and out of Level 1 and 2 measurements. It also clarifies
two existing disclosure requirements of ASC 820-10, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures
Overall. Because ASU 2010-06 impacts the disclosure and not the accounting treatment for fair
value measurements, the adoption will not have an impact on the Companys financial statements.
ASC 860, Transfers and Servicing. This statement revises existing sale accounting criteria
for transfers of financial assets. Among other things, this statement eliminates the concept of
a Qualified Special Purpose Entity (QSPE). As a result, existing QSPEs generally will be
subject to
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consolidation in accordance with the guidance provided in this statement. The Company does
not expect the implementation of this standards update to have a material impact on our
financial statements.
ASC 810, Consolidation. In June 2009, the FASB issued amended guidance related to the
consolidation of variable-interest entities (VIE). These amendments require an assessment to
determine the primary beneficiary of a VIE based on whether the entity:
| has the power to direct matters that most significantly impact the activities of the VIE; and | ||
| has the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits of the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE. |
Additionally, the amendments require an ongoing reconsideration of the primary beneficiary
and provide a framework for the events that trigger a reassessment of whether an entity is a
VIE. This guidance was effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning
after November 15, 2009.
The adoption of this standard on January 1, 2010 will result in the consolidation of
certain VIEs that are not currently recorded on the Companys balance sheets related to
mandatory clean-up calls on certain securitizations. The consolidation of these assets and
liabilities will have no impact on the cash flows the Company receives from the securitizations
or expected payments of contingent liabilities related to these securitizations.
The consolidation will result in changes to assets, liabilities and equity as of January 1,
2010 as detailed in the following table (dollars in millions):
Add to | Remove from | |||||||
Balance Sheet | Balance Sheet | |||||||
Restricted cash |
$ | 16.2 | $ | | ||||
Loans and
repossessed assets related to consolidated variable interests |
663.3 | | ||||||
Receivable related to consolidated variable interests |
142.0 | | ||||||
Servicing rights and servicer and protective advances |
(21.2 | ) | ||||||
Bonds payable related to consolidated variable interests |
(854.4 | ) | | |||||
Contingent
mandatory clean-up calls on certain securitizations |
| 54.1 | ||||||
Net equity impact |
$ | (32.9 | ) | $ | 32.9 | |||
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3. SERVICING RIGHTS
Servicing rights consist of contractual rights purchased from third parties to receive
servicing fees on unpaid principal balance of the underlying collateral. The table below
details the Companys servicing rights as of December 31, 2009 and 2008 (dollars in millions):
2009 | 2008 | |||||||
Servicing rights carried at fair value |
$ | 197.1 | $ | 231.8 | ||||
Servicing rights carried at lower of cost or fair value |
41.9 | 1.0 | ||||||
Total servicing rights |
$ | 239.0 | $ | 232.8 | ||||
Servicing rights carried at fair value
Servicing rights carried at fair value consist of contractual rights purchased from third
parties to receive servicing fees for servicing manufactured housing loans (MH Servicing
Rights) at annual rates based on the unpaid principal balance of the related collateral.
The change in the MH Servicing Rights for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008 were
as follows (dollars in millions):
2009 | 2008 | |||||||
MH Servicing Rights, beginning of year, at fair value |
$ | 231.8 | $ | 219.2 | ||||
Change in fair value: |
||||||||
Due to changes in valuation inputs or assumptions (1) |
9.8 | 27.1 | ||||||
Due to realization of expected cash flows |
(44.5 | ) | (47.3 | ) | ||||
Servicing rights acquired |
| 32.8 | ||||||
Net change in fair value |
(34.7 | ) | 12.6 | |||||
MH Servicing Rights, end of year, at fair value |
$ | 197.1 | $ | 231.8 | ||||
(1) | Reflects changes due to performance of the underlying collateral. |
The estimation of fair value of MH Servicing Rights requires significant judgment. The
fair value of MH Servicing Rights is estimated using the present value of projected cash flows
over the estimated period of net servicing income.
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At December 31, 2009 and 2008, key economic assumptions used to determine the
estimated fair value of the MH Servicing Rights and the sensitivity of the estimated fair value
to immediate changes in those assumptions are as follows (dollars in millions):
2009 | 2008 | |||||||
Estimated fair value of MH Servicing Rights |
$ | 197.1 | $ | 231.8 | ||||
Cumulative scheduled principal balance of serviced
MH finance receivables at December 31, 2009 |
$ | 14,403.2 | $ | 16,220.8 | ||||
Weighted average remaining life in years |
6.2 | 6.2 | ||||||
Weighted average stated customer interest rate on
underlying collateral |
9.3 | % | 9.6 | % |
Assumptions to determine the estimated fair value of MH Servicing Rights at December
31, 2009 and 2008 and the estimated impacts of adverse changes are as follows (dollars in
millions):
2009 | 2008 | |||||||
Expected cost to service as a percentage of principal
balance of serviced finance receivables (a) |
0.87 | % | 0.86 | % | ||||
Impact on estimated fair value of 2 basis point increase |
$ | (10.0 | ) | $ | (11.1 | ) | ||
Impact on estimated fair value of 4 basis point increase |
$ | (19.9 | ) | $ | (22.2 | ) | ||
Expected ancillary fees as a percentage of principal
balance of serviced finance receivables (a) |
0.09 | % | 0.09 | % | ||||
Impact on estimated fair value of 1 basis point decrease |
$ | (5.0 | ) | $ | (5.5 | ) | ||
Impact on estimated fair value of 2 basis point decrease |
$ | (10.0 | ) | $ | (11.1 | ) | ||
Expected conditional repayment rate as a percentage of principal
balance of serviced finance receivables (a) |
3.5 | % | 4.0 | % | ||||
Impact on estimated fair value of 10 percent increase |
$ | (2.0 | ) | $ | (2.7 | ) | ||
Impact on estimated fair value of 20 percent increase |
$ | (4.0 | ) | $ | (5.4 | ) | ||
Expected conditional default rate as a percentage of principal
balance of serviced finance receivables (a) |
4.1 | % | 4.4 | % | ||||
Impact on estimated fair value of 10 percent increase |
$ | (2.8 | ) | $ | (3.5 | ) | ||
Impact on estimated fair value of 20 percent increase |
$ | (5.5 | ) | $ | (6.9 | ) | ||
Weighted average discount rate (a) |
14.0 | % | 14.0 | % | ||||
Impact on estimated fair value of 10 percent increase |
$ | (7.5 | ) | $ | (8.8 | ) | ||
Impact on estimated fair value of 20 percent increase |
$ | (14.5 | ) | $ | (16.9 | ) |
(a) | The valuation of MH Servicing Rights is affected by the underlying assumptions including the expected cost of servicing, ancillary fees, prepayments of principal, defaults and discount rate. Should actual performance and |
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timing differ materially from our projected assumptions, it could have a material effect on the valuation of our MH Servicing Rights. The valuation is determined by discounting cash flows over the expected life of the serviced finance receivables. The stress tests above are also over the life of the serviced finance receivables and are applied equally at each point in the assumption curve. |
These sensitivities are hypothetical and should be used with caution. As the figures
indicate, changes in estimated fair value based on variations in assumptions generally cannot be
extrapolated because the relationship of the change in assumption to the change in estimated
fair value may not be linear. Also, in this table, the effect of a variation in a particular assumption on the
estimated fair value of the MH Servicing Rights is calculated without changing any other
assumption; however, changes in one factor may result in changes in another (for example,
increases in market interest rates may result in lower prepayments and increased credit losses),
which might magnify or counteract the sensitivities.
Servicing rights carried at lower of amortized cost or fair value:
Servicing rights carried at lower of amortized cost or fair value Mortgage Servicing
Rights consist of contractual rights purchased from third parties to receive servicing fees
from servicing first and second lien residential loans at annual rates based on the unpaid
principal balance of the related collateral. To the extent that the carrying value exceeds the
estimated fair value for any specific strata, a valuation allowance would be established through
the recognition of impairment in the statements of income. No impairment or related valuation
allowance was recorded for the years ending December 31, 2009 and 2008.
The following schedule summarizes the changes in the balances of Mortgage Servicing Rights
for the periods ended December 31, 2009 and 2008 (dollars in millions) at amortized cost:
2009 | 2008 | |||||||
Mortgage Servicing rights, beginning of year |
$ | 1.0 | $ | | ||||
Servicing assets acquired |
42.9 | 1.5 | ||||||
Amortization |
(2.0 | ) | (0.5 | ) | ||||
Net change in amortized cost |
40.9 | 1.0 | ||||||
Mortgage Servicing Rights, end of year |
$ | 41.9 | $ | 1.0 | ||||
The estimation of fair value of Mortgage Servicing Rights requires significant
judgment. The fair value of Mortgage Servicing Rights is estimated using the present value of
projected cash flows over the estimated period of net servicing income. At December 31, 2009,
key economic assumptions used to determine the estimated fair value of the Mortgage Servicing
Rights and the sensitivity of the estimated fair value to immediate changes in those assumptions
are as follows (dollars in millions):
Carrying amount |
$ | 41.9 | ||
Estimated fair value |
42.2 | |||
Cumulative scheduled principal balance of serviced
finance receivables at December 31, 2009 |
10,271.4 |
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Assumptions to determine the estimated fair value of the Mortgage Servicing Rights at
December 31, 2009 and the estimated impacts of adverse changes are as follows (dollars in
millions):
Expected cost to service as a percentage of principal
balance of serviced finance receivables (a) |
0.28 | % | ||
Impact on estimated fair value of 2 basis point increase |
$ | (6.6 | ) | |
Impact on estimated fair value of 4 basis point increase |
$ | (13.1 | ) | |
Expected ancillary fees as a percentage of principal
balance of serviced finance receivables (a) |
0.05 | % | ||
Impact on estimated fair value of 1 basis point decrease |
$ | (3.0 | ) | |
Impact on estimated fair value of 2 basis point decrease |
$ | (6.0 | ) | |
Expected conditional repayment rate as a percentage of principal
balance of serviced finance receivables (a) |
2.6 | % | ||
Impact on estimated fair value of 10 percent increase |
$ | (0.3 | ) | |
Impact on estimated fair value of 20 percent increase |
$ | (0.6 | ) | |
Expected conditional default rate as a percentage of principal
balance of serviced finance receivables (a) |
9.1 | % | ||
Impact on estimated fair value of 10 percent increase |
$ | (0.6 | ) | |
Impact on estimated fair value of 20 percent increase |
$ | (1.2 | ) | |
Weighted average discount rate (a) |
22.2 | % | ||
Impact on estimated fair value of 10 percent increase |
$ | (2.3 | ) | |
Impact on estimated fair value of 20 percent increase |
$ | (4.3 | ) |
(a) | The valuation of Mortgage Servicing Rights is affected by the underlying assumptions including the expected cost of servicing, ancillary fees, prepayments of principal, defaults and discount rate. Should actual performance and timing differ materially from our projected assumptions, it could have a material effect on the valuation of our Mortgage Servicing Rights. The valuation is determined by discounting cash flows over the expected life of the serviced finance receivables. The stress tests above are also over the life of the serviced finance receivables and are applied equally at each point in the assumption curve. |
These sensitivities are hypothetical and should be used with caution. As the figures
indicate, changes in estimated fair value based on variations in assumptions generally cannot be
extrapolated because the relationship of the change in assumption to the change in estimated
fair value may not be linear. Also, in this table, the effect of a variation in a particular
assumption on the estimated fair value of the Mortgage Servicing Rights is calculated without
changing any other assumption; however, changes in one factor may result in changes in another
(for example, increases in market interest rates may result in lower prepayments and increased
credit losses), which might magnify or counteract the sensitivities.
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Sub-servicing:
The Company sub-serviced approximately $9.5 billion and $7.8 billion of finance receivables
for others at December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively, on which the Company receives a
contractual sub-servicing fee based on outstanding serviced collateral or other various
contractual fee arrangements.
4. COLLATERALIZED BORROWINGS
Collateralized borrowings at December 31, 2009 and 2008 were as follows (dollars in
millions): (All interest rates are floating rates based on LIBOR as of the end of the period)
2009 | 2008 | |||||||||||||||
Dollars | Rate | Dollars | Rate | |||||||||||||
Credit Agreement |
$ | 350.0 | 8.0 | % | $ | | NA | |||||||||
Receivables Loan Agreement |
65.6 | 6.8 | % | | NA | |||||||||||
MSR Credit Agreement |
22.9 | 2.7 | % | NA | ||||||||||||
Credit and Guaranty Agreement |
| NA | 238.5 | 7.1 | % | |||||||||||
Advance Receivables Backed Notes Series 2004-1 |
| NA | 72.5 | 4.5 | % | |||||||||||
Total collateralized borrowings at par |
438.5 | 311.0 | ||||||||||||||
Discount on Credit Agreement |
(17.3 | ) | | |||||||||||||
Total collateralized borrowings |
$ | 421.2 | $ | 311.0 | ||||||||||||
The Company entered into a six-year $350.0 million Credit Agreement with a syndication
of lenders on December 18, 2009. The Credit Agreement also provides for a five-year $30.0
million revolving facility. The agreement allows for an incremental issuance of term notes of
up to $75.0 million less any amounts borrowed on the revolving facility. The Company issued
$350.0 million of term notes under this facility on December 18, 2009 for proceeds of $332.5
million. The term notes have a required payment of $7.0 million per quarter and an additional
annual required payment based on certain percentages of the annual cash flows generated by the
Company. The revolving facility allows for borrowings of up to $30.0 million in aggregate on a
revolving line, including a swing line with a maximum borrowing of $2.5 million and letters of
credit with a maximum borrowing of $10.0 million. The Company has not borrowed any amounts
under the revolving facilities of the agreement as of December 31, 2009. The Credit Agreement
is collateralized by cash flows, certain investment and stock of the Company. In addition,
certain subsidiaries of the Company have provided a guaranty for the payment in full of these
obligations. The loan contains certain financial covenants including interest coverage and loan
leverage ratios. The Company was in compliance with all covenants as of December 31, 2009. At
December 31, 2008, the Company had a four-year $500.0 million Credit and Guaranty Agreement
which had an outstanding balance of $238.5 million. This facility was paid in full using
proceeds from the issuance of the Credit Agreement on December 18, 2009.
In July 2009, the Company entered into a three-year Receivables Loan Agreement
collateralized by certain principal and interest advances and protective advances reimbursable
from securitization trusts serviced by the Company. The principal and interest on these notes
are paid
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using the cash flows from the underlying advances. Accordingly, the timing of the
principal payments on these notes is dependent on the payments received on the underlying
advances that back the notes. The Company is able to pledge new advances to the facility up to
an outstanding note balance of $75.0 million. The advance rates on this facility vary by
product type ranging from 70% to 91.5%. The facility expires in July 2012. At December 31,
2008, the Company had notes outstanding under the Advance Receivables Backed Notes, Series
2004-1 totaling $72.5 million which were collateralized by certain principal and interest advances and protective
advances reimbursable from securitization trusts serviced by the Company. This facility was
paid in full using proceeds from the issuance of the Receivables Loan Agreement in July 2009.
The Company entered into a MSR Credit Agreement to finance the Companys purchase of
servicing rights in November 2009. The note is secured by the servicing rights purchased. The
MSR Credit Agreement requires equal monthly payments for the next 36 months based on the final
borrowings of the facility.
For the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, the effective interest rate on
collateralized borrowings was 8.4% and 7.0%, respectively, including amortization of discounts
and related debt issuance costs of $6.9 million and $1.8 million, respectively. The discounts
and debt issuance costs are being amortized into interest expense on an effective yield basis
over the life of the collateralized borrowings.
5. DERIVATIVES
To protect against changes in the LIBOR rate on variable rate debt, the Company had entered
into interest rate swaps that effectively converted floating rate interest payments to fixed
rate payments on outstanding debt. These swaps were designated as cash flow hedges, and reduced
the impact of the then future LIBOR rate changes on interest expense. Prior to December 31,
2009, these interest rate swaps were de-designated and liquidated or distributed by the Company.
Green Tree also had other interest rate derivatives that were economic hedges to protect
the Company from changes in LIBOR rate on variable rate debt and did not meet the criteria for
hedge accounting treatment. These derivatives were carried at fair value with the changes in
fair value included in interest rate swap expense.
The use of derivatives exposes Green Tree to credit risk associated with the performance of
the counterparties to the derivative contract. The amount of credit risk that Green Tree is
exposed to is the amount that is reported as a derivative asset in its balance sheets. Credit
risk is minimized through master netting arrangements.
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The following table details the notional balances and the fair values for Green Trees
derivatives as of December 31, 2009 and 2008 (dollars in millions):
December 31, 2009 | December 31, 2008 | |||||||||||||||
Notional or | Fair Value | Notional or | Fair Value | |||||||||||||
Contractual | Asset | Contractual | Liability | |||||||||||||
Amount | Derivatives | Amount | Derivatives | |||||||||||||
Interest Rate Swaps Designated as Cash Flow
Hedges |
||||||||||||||||
Interest Rate Contracts |
$ | | $ | | $ | 269.1 | $ | 18.8 | ||||||||
Interest Rate Swaps and Cap
Not Designated Under Hedge
Accounting |
||||||||||||||||
Interest Rate Contracts |
$ | 60.0 | $ | 0.1 | $ | 10.2 | $ | 0.4 | ||||||||
Total |
$ | 0.1 | $ | 19.2 | ||||||||||||
The following table shows the gains (losses) recognized in the statements of income
related to derivatives designated as cash flow hedges (dollars in millions):
Loss Reclassified from | Gain (Loss) Recognized in | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Gain (Loss) Recognized | Accumulated OCI into | Interest Rate Swap | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Derivatives in Statement 133 | in OCI on Derivative | Interest Expense (Effective | Expense (Ineffective | |||||||||||||||||||||
Cash Flow Hedging | (Effective Portion) | Portion)(1) | Portion)(2) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Relationships | 2009 | 2008 | 2009 | 2008 | 2009 | 2008 | ||||||||||||||||||
Interest Rate Contracts |
$ | 8.8 | $ | (8.2 | ) | $ | (8.8 | ) | $ | (7.3 | ) | $ | 1.7 | $ | (1.6 | ) |
(1) | The gain (loss) is recognized in interest expense. | |
(2) | The amount of gain (loss) recognized in interest rate swap expense was comprised of i) the ineffective portion of the derivative of $0.7 million and ($1.6) million for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively, and ii) the amount excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness of $1.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2009. |
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The following schedule summarizes the changes in accumulated other comprehensive
income related to changes in fair value of interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges
for the year ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively (dollars in millions):
2009 | 2008 | |||||||
Cumulative
net unrealized losses in other comprehensive loss, beginning of year |
$ | (12.0 | ) | $ | (5.4 | ) | ||
Decrease (increase) in unrealized losses |
8.8 | (8.2 | ) | |||||
Reclassification of unrealized losses to other income |
3.2 | 1.6 | ||||||
Cumulative
unrealized losses in other comprehensive loss, end of year |
$ | | $ | (12.0 | ) | |||
The following table shows the losses recognized in the statements of income related to
derivatives not designated under hedge accounting (dollars in millions):
Derivatives Not | Loss Recognized in | |||||||
Designated as | Interest Rate Swap | |||||||
Hedging | Expense | |||||||
Instruments | 2009 | 2008 | ||||||
Interest Rate Contracts |
$ | (0.2 | ) | $ | (0.4 | ) |
6. OTHER DISCLOSURES
Related Party
The Company serviced $1.0 billion and $1.2 billion of finance receivables as of December
31, 2009 and 2008, respectively, for its affiliates. Servicing revenue recognized on assets
serviced for its affiliates totaled $8.0 million and $9.4 million during the years ended
December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.
Under the Credit Agreement entered into by the Company on December 18, 2009, the Company
issued $350.0 million of term notes of which GTH purchased $75.0 million at $71.3 million.
Subsequent to December 31, 2009, GTH sold all $75.0 million of the term notes to third parties.
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Leases
The Company rents office space under operating leases which are noncancellable. Rent
expense was $8.5 million and $7.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008,
respectively. Future required minimum rental payments as of December 31, 2009 are as follows
(dollars in millions):
2010 |
$ | 7.8 | ||
2011 |
7.2 | |||
2012 |
6.0 | |||
2013 |
3.8 | |||
2014 |
3.9 | |||
Thereafter |
8.2 | |||
Total |
$ | 36.9 | ||
Contingencies
The Company has a mandatory repurchase obligation for two securitizations in which the
Company is required to repurchase loans from the securitizations when a loan becomes 90 days
delinquent. The total of the loans outstanding in these two securitizations was $112.4 million
and $125.4 million as of December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. The Company estimated the
fair value of this contingent obligation at $13.6 million and $13.1 million as of December 31,
2009 and 2008, respectively, using prepayment, default and severity rate assumptions applicable
to the underlying loans historical and projected performance. This obligation is included in
other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets. Based on our estimates, the Company
expects to incur undiscounted losses of approximately $21.8 million related to repurchases over
the remaining life of these securitizations. The Company repurchased $6.0 million and $4.4
million of unpaid principal balances during the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008,
respectively. Additionally the Company recorded $2.3 million and $1.9 million of impairment
charges and $1.5 million and $1.2 million of interest expense related to this liability during
the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Actual performance may differ from
this estimate in the future.
The Company also has a mandatory obligation to exercise the clean-up calls on certain
securitizations serviced by the Company. The mandatory obligation is triggered when the
remaining collateral balance equals approximately 10% of the initial collateral balance. The
total outstanding collateral balance of all the securitization trusts at the respective call
dates is approximately $416.5 million. These securitizations were originated between 1998 and
2000 by a third party and the Company expects to be required to call the securitizations
beginning in 2016. Based on managements estimates of the performance of the underlying
collateral in these securitizations, the Company estimated the fair value of this contingent
liability at $52.5 million and $55.8 million as of December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively,
which is equal to the net present value of the call purchase price in excess of the estimated
fair value of the collateral at the date of the call. This liability is included in other
liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets. The Company recorded a reversal of impairment of
$8.3 million and $6.5 million of interest expense in the year ended December 31, 2009 and $9.9
million of impairment charges and $4.3 million of interest expense during the year ended
December 31, 2008 related to this liability. Actual performance may differ from this estimate
in the future.
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In connection with an acquisition, the Company has a reimbursement obligation for certain
letters of credit related to 12 securitizations serviced by the Company. The seller provided
these letters of credit as credit enhancements on these securitizations. The securitizations
will draw from these letters of credit if there are not enough cash flows from the underlying
collateral to pay the bondholders of these securitizations. The total amount outstanding on
these letters of credit was $330.4 million and $340.7 million at December 31, 2009 and 2008,
respectively. The Company has an obligation to reimburse the seller for the final $165.0 million
on the letters of credit if drawn. Based on managements estimates of the underlying performance
on the collateral in these securitizations, Green Tree does not currently anticipate that the
final $165.0 million will be drawn, and therefore, no liability for the fair value of this
obligation was recorded as of December 31, 2009 or 2008. Actual performance may differ from this
estimate in the future.
Income taxes
As permitted under the regulations of a limited liability company, GTIH III is treated as a
corporation for income tax purposes. Income tax expense includes deferred income taxes arising
from temporary differences between the financial reporting and tax basis of assets and
liabilities. These amounts are reflected in the balance of the Companys net income tax
liability of $16.2 million and $18.2 million as of December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively,
which are included in other liabilities on the balance sheets.
The components of the Companys income tax assets and liabilities were as follows as of
December 31, 2009 and 2008 (in millions):
2009 | 2008 | |||||||
Deferred tax assets (liabilities): |
||||||||
Deductible (taxable) timing differences: |
||||||||
Intangible |
$ | (17.6 | ) | $ | (21.3 | ) | ||
Interest rate swap |
| 1.1 | ||||||
Deferred debt costs |
| 0.6 | ||||||
Insurance |
1.0 | 0.5 | ||||||
Net operating losses |
| 0.1 | ||||||
Other |
0.8 | 0.3 | ||||||
Total deferred tax liabilities before valuation allowance |
(15.8 | ) | (18.7 | ) | ||||
Less: valuation allowance |
| | ||||||
Total deferred tax liability |
(15.8 | ) | (18.7 | ) | ||||
Current income tax (payable) receivable |
(0.4 | ) | 0.5 | |||||
Net income tax liability |
$ | (16.2 | ) | $ | (18.2 | ) | ||
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The Company recorded net income tax expense of $10.9 million and $11.2 million for the
years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively, which are included in income taxes on the
statements of income and consisted of the following (in millions):
2009 | 2008 | |||||||
Current tax expense |
$ | 14.5 | $ | 14.8 | ||||
Deferred tax expense |
(3.6 | ) | (3.6 | ) | ||||
Net income tax expense |
$ | 10.9 | $ | 11.2 | ||||
Defined contribution plan
The Company has a qualified multi-employer defined contribution plan for its subsidiaries
for which substantially all employees are eligible. The Companys cash contributions, which
match certain voluntary employee contributions to the plan, totaled $1.7 million and $1.5
million for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Participant vesting in
employer matching contributions and earnings thereon is an additional 25% for each subsequent
year of service and 100% after completion of four years of service.
Unit based incentive plans
GTH issued phantom and other profit sharing units through various long-term incentive plans
that provide for participants to share in a percentage of eligible distributions made by GTH
upon achievement of certain performance based conditions. The phantom plan does not meet the
criteria to be accounted for as an equity award and therefore the compensation expense related
to the phantom plan is based on the fair value of the award as of the balance sheet dates. At
December 31, 2009, GTH used a five year vesting and performance period to determine the amount
of expense to record for the current period. The fair value of the award is based on the value
of GTH and its subsidiaries which was determined using a projected cash flow model.
The Company recorded its allocable share of this expense through salaries and benefits,
with an offset to members equity of $6.7 million in 2009. The allocation was based on the
Companys cash flows as a percentage of the total cash flows of GTH. No expense was recorded
for the phantom plan in 2008 as GTHs measurement indicated that the likelihood of achieving the
underlying performance conditions that would require the recognition of expense pursuant to the
plan was not probable at that time. The liability for payments under the phantom plan is
recorded on the balance sheet of GTH as they have sole responsibility for payment.
GTHs profit sharing units are accounted for as equity awards. Compensation expense for
the award is recorded based on the fair value of the award at grant date. The fair value at
grant dated is recorded into compensation expense over the estimated performance period of the
award. The accumulated compensation expense recorded by the Company was not material as of
December 31, 2009 or 2008.
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Litigation
The Company and its affiliates are from time to time engaged in various matters of
litigation. While the ultimate liability with respect to these litigation matters and claims
cannot be determined at this time, the Company believes that damages, if any, and other amounts
relating to pending matters are not likely to be material to its financial statements.
Accordingly, the Company has not established reserves for these various matters of litigation.
Subsequent Events
Subsequent events have been evaluated through October 22, 2010, which is the date the
financial statements were available to be issued.
Through October 22, 2010, the Company made distributions totaling $19.0 million to its
parent GTH.
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