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Onity Group sells $9.6B reverse mortgage portfolio to Finance of America Reverse for net proceeds of $100-110M
ONITY GROUP INC.
- Selling ~40,000 HECM loans with $9.6B UPB; net proceeds estimated at $100-110M after adjustments.
- PHH will subservice sold MSRs under a three-year agreement; FAR commits to minimum new subservicing volume.
- PHH to discontinue reverse originations upon closing; some US-based employees expected to transfer to FAR.
- Transaction expected to close in Q1 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and customary conditions.
- Onity plans to use net proceeds to support growth, reduce debt, and explore share repurchase program.