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It doesn’t matter what price people bid at - the market makers are going to fill it since nobody wants these shares & people want out .
Don’t try and catch a falling knife here !!!
$RKT News: Entries Now Open for Third Annual Rocket Mortgage Super Bowl Squares Sweepstakes, World's Largest Game of Squares to Give Away More Than $1 Million During Super Bowl LVI
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$12 coming for Danny g & his crew from the D. Higher rates equals less mortgage closings & nobody cares about the other areas of business they are trying to get in. Sell RKT…
RKT , sad truth but not reflecting In Share price
The Wall Street Journal: Rocket Grew Into America’s Biggest Mortgage Lender, but Now Comes the Hard Part.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/rocket-feasted-on-low-interest-rates-to-become-mortgage-king-but-now-comes-the-hard-part-11641637805?mod=flipboard
As a shareholder , should not be our concern. There are so many complaints against Amazon too, Walmart, and so on... If price goes up, that's our goal. We cannot mix both.
I know a banker at RKT who wrote 45 loans in one month and those greedy SOB’s only gave him a commission check of $13k. People are overworked and underpaid there.
This stock has been crushed - shareholders getting fleeced!
$RKT News: Rocket Companies Makes Leadership Changes Across Several Businesses, Increasing Connectivity Throughout the Platform
9:00 am ET January 5, 2022 (PR Newswire)
Rocket Companies, (NYSE: RKT) the Detroit-based FinTech platform company consisting of tech-driven real estate, mortgage and financial services businesses - including Rocket Mortgage, Rocket Homes, Truebill and Rocket Auto - today announced a series of promotions and leadership changes to further the company's trajectory of success.
Jay Farner, Vice Chairman & CEO of Rocket Companies and previous CEO of Rocket Mortgage, will assume the title of CEO for Rocket Central (previously Rock Central) - the centralized hub for the Rocket Companies fintech platform. Farner will retain his role at Rocket Companies to continue driving the growth of the entire ecosystem from mortgage and real estate to car sales and personal finance. Angelo Vitale, General Counsel & Secretary of Rocket Companies, who previously held the role of CEO of Rock Central, will now solely focus on his roles as General Counsel and Secretary at Rocket Companies.
As a platform business, Rocket Companies provides services from each of its brands to clients who want help making a complex transaction easier - like getting a home loan, purchasing a car or working on their budgeting and personal finances thanks to the recent acquisition of Truebill.
In his new role at Rocket Central, Farner will drive the vision for the technology, data, product design, marketing, communications and other services the company provides - ensuring there is a consistent, seamless experience for clients across the Rocket Companies ecosystem.
With Farner's move to Rocket Central, Bob Walters - a 25-year veteran of Rocket Mortgage - has been promoted to CEO of Rocket Mortgage. He previously served as the President and COO of both Rocket Companies and Rocket Mortgage and will retain his position at Rocket Companies. In his time as President and COO of Rocket Mortgage, Walters oversaw the Mortgage Servicing, Client Experience Operations, Capital Markets and Technology Teams. As CEO, Walters will be responsible for the vision, strategy and the day-to-day operation of Rocket Mortgage.
Rocket Mortgage also announced Tim Birkmeier, the company's Chief Revenue Officer, is broadening his responsibilities by also assuming the role of President. Birkmeier, who joined the company in 1996, is responsible for all teams and initiatives that create top-line revenue for the company - including Mortgage Banking and the company's Partnership Channel.
"Rocket Mortgage is in excellent hands with Bob and Tim, who have been instrumental drivers in the company's growth. We have worked side-by-side for decades and will continue to do so," said Farner. "Bob has a very inquisitive nature, digging deep in every process to make sure the company leverages every small advantage to live up to the ISM, or philosophy, 'The Inches We Need Are Everywhere Around Us.' Tim has worked closely with the mortgage banking team to hone our expertise in providing an exceptional experience for everyone - ensuring we make good on our promise, 'Every Client. Every Time. No Exceptions. No Excuses.' I'm looking forward to seeing how they use their passions and experience to lead the business to new heights."
Under the leadership of Walters and Birkmeier, Rocket Mortgage has seen explosive growth, including becoming the nation's largest mortgage lender, the introduction of proprietary technology including Rocket Mortgage and Rocket Logic and maintaining an industry-best client retention rate exceeding 90-plus percent. The pair have also been directly involved with the company earning 19 J.D. Power awards over the last 12 years for client satisfaction in mortgage origination and servicing.
In addition to these changes, Rocket Companies also recently announced Nicole Beattie as CEO of Amrock, following the retirement of Amrock's prior chief executive. Before joining Amrock, Beattie was an 18-year veteran of Rocket Mortgage.
About Rocket Companies
Rocket Companies (NYSE: RKT) is a Detroit-based platform company consisting of personal finance and consumer technology brands including Rocket Mortgage, Rocket Homes, Rocket Loans, Rocket Auto, Rock Central, Amrock, Core Digital Media, Rock Connections, Truebill, Rocket Innovation Studio, Lendesk, Edison Financial and Woodward Capital Management.
Since 1985, Rocket Companies has been obsessed with helping its clients achieve the American dream of home ownership and financial freedom. Rocket Companies offers an industry-leading client experience powered by our simple, fast and trusted digital solutions. Rocket Companies has approximately 26,000 team members across the United States and Canada. Rocket Companies ranked #5 on Fortune's list of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" in 2021 and has placed in the top third of the list for 18 consecutive years. For more information, please visit the company's corporate website or investor relations website.
About Rocket Mortgage
Detroit-based Rocket Mortgage, the nation's largest home mortgage lender and part of Rocket Companies (NYSE: RKT), enables the American Dream of homeownership and financial freedom through its obsession with an industry-leading, digital-driven client experience. In late 2015, it introduced the first fully digital, completely online mortgage experience. Rocket Mortgage closed $320 billion dollars of mortgage volume across all 50 states in 2020.
Rocket Mortgage moved its headquarters to downtown Detroit in 2010. Today, Rocket Mortgage and Rocket Companies employ 26,000 full-time team members nationwide. The company generates loan production from web centers located in Detroit, Cleveland and Phoenix. Rocket Mortgage ranked highest in the country for customer satisfaction in mortgage servicing by J.D. Power for the past eight straight years, 2014 - 2021.
Rocket Companies, Rocket Mortgage's parent company, ranked #5 on Fortune's list of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" in 2021 and has placed in the top third of the list for 18 consecutive years.
For more information and company news visit RocketMortgage.com/PressRoom.
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It's a bummer. How loooowwww can you go?
It's going to turn directions at some point. But when, is the question?
I'm showing a p/e of 5
Seriously? Is that not getting reasonable? Seems cheap to me. LOL
Maybe this whole truebill thing will be a 'good thing'? ;)
https://finance.yahoo.com/video/rocket-companies-ceo-truebill-acquisition-151301701.html
I thought for sure RKT would start trending upward after the 12 month mark, especially with the profits they keep reporting, and not paying quarterly dividends.
But, here we are. Trending down, down, down.
While adding nothing to Shareholder value.
RKT needs a thorough cleansing
Lots of selling going on here and the owner Danny G is involved in insider trading on his own ticker !
$RKT News: Rocket Companies to Acquire Truebill, Adding Rapidly Expanding Financial Empowerment FinTech to the Rocket Platform
Rocket Companies, (NYSE: RKT) the Detroit-based platform company consisting of tech-driven real estate, mortgage and financial services businesses - including Rocket Mortgage, Rocket Homes and Rocket Auto - today announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Truebill, the leading personal finance app that helps consumers manage every aspect of their financial lives, for $1.275 billion in cash.
Truebill has quickly become the choice for consumers looking to live their best financial lives by managing subscriptions, improving credit scores, tracking spending and building budgets in a simple, easy-to-use app. The company also renegotiates bills on its clients' behalf - saving them as much as 20 percent on services including cable and telephone bills.
Founded in 2015, Truebill currently has 2.5 million members, and has doubled its user base in just the last year. The company currently analyzes $50 billion in monthly transaction volume and has saved consumers more than $100 million since its founding.
"We are very impressed with what Truebill has created - providing a simple, intuitive client experience to help its users save significant money," said Jay Farner, CEO of Rocket Companies. "The company is a perfect fit for the Rocket platform. Truebill's work helping Americans keep track of their finances and providing guidance that leads to better financial outcomes follows the same philosophy as Rocket Companies - leveraging the power of technology to remove the friction from complex transactions - and applies it to everyday life."
Truebill's ability to leverage technology to constantly improve their clients' financial health adds to Rocket Companies' end-to-end real estate and home financing platform and quickly growing automotive sales marketplace - bringing Rocket Companies closer to the goal of creating a centralized destination for consumers to manage their entire financial lives.
Each year, Rocket Companies interacts with tens of millions of potential clients looking to purchase a car, buy or sell a home or to get a mortgage. Most of them are simply investigating their options and are not ready to transact. With the addition of Truebill's financial wellness services, Rocket Companies will have both a new organic growth opportunity and a significant channel to nurture clients - keeping them engaged in the company's FinTech ecosystem by providing value between the large financial transactions that Rocket Companies is known for.
"What my co-founders and I originally created as a subscription cancelation app has become so much more. Now, millions of Americans are trusting us to help them take control of their financial lives. By joining forces with the Rocket FinTech powerhouse, we will be able to extend our reach and seamlessly connect consumers with even more services," said Haroon Mokhtarzada, co-founder and CEO of Truebill. "The synergy between Truebill and the Rocket Companies platform could not be stronger, especially when you consider the importance of home ownership as the centerpiece of a healthy financial life."
This new line of business will also add consistent monthly revenue for Rocket Companies. Today, monthly payments made by clients to the company's mortgage servicing operations generate $1.3 billion in servicing income on an annualized basis. Rocket Companies boasts 2.5 million serviced clients and has an industry-best retention rate of 91 percent. Truebill is on track to generate $100 million in annual recurring revenue. That number is consistently growing, with 2021 revenue more than doubling that of 2020.
Truebill was recently ranked #19 on the Deloitte Fast 500 list of the fastest-growing technology and life sciences companies in North America. It was also named the #1 Consumer Tech company on The Information's list of the 50 Most Promising Startups.
The deal is expected to close prior to the end of the year.
Forward Looking Statements
Some of the statements contained in this document are 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. These forward-looking statements are generally identified by the use of words such as "anticipate," "believe," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "plan," "potential," "predict," "project," "should," "target," "will," "would" and, in each case, their negative or other various or comparable terminology. These forward-looking statements reflect our views with respect to future events as of the date of this document and are based on our management's current expectations, estimates, forecasts, projections, assumptions, beliefs and information. Although management believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that these expectations will prove to have been correct. All such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside of our control, and could cause future events or results to be materially different from those stated or implied in this document. It is not possible to predict or identify all such risks. These risks include, but are not limited to, the risk factors that are described under the section titled "Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, Current Reports on Form 8-K, and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These factors should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with the other cautionary statements that are included in this document and in our SEC filings. We expressly disclaim any obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.
About Rocket Companies
Rocket Companies is a Detroit-based platform company consisting of personal finance and consumer technology brands including Rocket Mortgage, Rocket Homes, Rocket Loans, Rocket Auto, Rock Central, Amrock, Core Digital Media, Rock Connections, Lendesk and Edison Financial. Since 1985, Rocket Companies has been obsessed with helping its clients achieve the American dream of home ownership and financial freedom. Rocket Companies offers an industry-leading client experience powered by our simple, fast and trusted digital solutions. Rocket Companies has approximately 26,000 team members across the United States and Canada. Rocket Companies ranked #5 on Fortune's list of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" in 2021 and has placed in the top third of the list for 18 consecutive years. For more information, please visit the company's corporate website or investor relations website.
About Truebill
Truebill is a leading personal finance app that analyzes members' spending habits, identifies inefficiencies, and offers immediate methods to improve their financial health. It enables people to optimize their spending, manage subscriptions, lower their bills, and automatically set aside money to reach their savings goals. Truebill has saved members more than $100 million since 2016 and is headquartered in Silver Spring, Maryland, with offices in San Francisco.
Truebill's mission is to empower people to live their best financial lives. Truebill offers members a unique understanding of their finances and a suite of valuable services that save them time and money - ultimately giving them a leg up on their financial journey. For more information, go to www.truebill.com.
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It’s been over 6 months since this POS stock has been over $20. Quicken shareholders getting slaughtered !!!
You wanna see a stock that’s been destroyed ? Look no further than Rocket . This stock has absolutely been destroyed after the Reddit crowd bid it up all the way to $45 in after hours back in early spring .
RKT still below IPO price for a company with huge profits.
Mind boggling!
$RKT News: Rocket Mortgage Named Presenting Sponsor Of World Pro Ski Tour
DENVER, Nov. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The World Pro Ski Tour (WPST) and Rocket Mortgage, the nation's largest mortgage lender and part of Rocket Companies (NYSE: RKT), today announced a partnership for the upcoming 2021-22 season of professional ski races – making the company this year's presenting sponsor. Rocket Mortgage, well known as an innovative partner of premier sporting leagues including the NFL, PGA TOUR and college athletics, is now expanding into winter sports and bringing female professional skiers to the forefront alongside the WPST.
"Rocket Mortgage is intentional about introducing Americans to our brand through their passions, and fans of skiing are some of the most passionate we've met," said Casey Hurbis, Chief Marketing Officer serving Rocket Companies. "We are also proud to spend our marketing dollars to promote a sport that is committed to gender equality, with men and women racers competing for the same amount of prize money. WPST has elite athletes, enthusiastic fans and a mission that we support – to provide opportunities for all competitors."
The previous women's tour, which ran for two decades, ended in the late 1990s. Now, for the first time, the WPST and Rocket Mortgage are bringing professional women and men skiers to the same courses where they will vie for equal podium prize money. Top U.S. Women's Ski Team alumni and World Cup athletes are planned to participate in the WPST, including two-time Olympian, Alice McKennis and Dartmouth All-American, Foreste Peterson.
The men's tour features professional ski racers including two-time Olympic gold medalist, Ted Ligety, World Championships silver medalist, Phil Brown and two-time WPST Overall Champion, Rob Cone.
"As WPST goes from strength to strength, we are extremely excited to partner with Rocket Mortgage to present our tour and to bring women's pro ski racing to fruition," said Jon Franklin, CEO of the World Pro Ski Tour. "As a fan, I cannot wait to see the world's top women ski racers compete on the same hills and courses as the men. As a result of Rocket Mortgage's sponsorship, we are eager to create additional opportunities for pro ski racers to be successful in the sport."
The WPST is viewed in more than 100 million homes and can be seen in primetime on CBS Sports Network, live on Flolive.tv and via the award-winning docuseries, Life In Between Gates. The tour will open the 2021-22 season in December featuring top skiers racing side-by-side in a single elimination bracket format at top ski areas around the United States.
The full tour schedule – including professional ski races for women and the 2022 World Pro Ski Tour World Championships from Taos, New Mexico – will be announced in the coming weeks.
About Rocket Mortgage
Detroit-based Rocket Mortgage, the nation's largest home mortgage lender and part of Rocket Companies (NYSE: RKT), enables the American Dream of homeownership and financial freedom through its obsession with an industry-leading, digital-driven client experience. Rocket Mortgage closed $320 billion dollars of mortgage volume across all 50 states in 2020. In late 2015, it introduced the first fully digital, completely online mortgage experience. Currently, 99% of all home loans originated by the company utilize Rocket Mortgage technology.
Rocket Mortgage moved its headquarters to downtown Detroit in 2010. Today, Rocket Mortgage and Rocket Companies employ 24,000 full-time team members nationwide. The company generates loan production from web centers located in Detroit, Cleveland and Phoenix and operates a centralized loan processing facility in Detroit. Rocket Mortgage ranked highest in the country for customer satisfaction for primary mortgage origination by J.D. Power for the past 11 consecutive years, 2010 – 2020, and also ranked highest in the country for customer satisfaction among all mortgage servicers the past eight straight years, 2014 – 2021.
Rocket Companies, Rocket Mortgage's parent company, ranked #5 on Fortune's list of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" in 2021 and has placed in the top third of the list for 18 consecutive years.
For more information and company news visit pressroom.rocketmortgage.com.
About the World Pro Ski Tour
The World Pro Ski Tour is a nationwide tour of events where professional skiers race side-by-side in a single elimination format. Prize money and an overall World Pro Tour title attract Olympians and professional skiers from around the world. On-site spectators and TV viewers can watch all stops on the Tour in an exciting and easy to understand format. More information on the World Pro Ski Tour and all its partners can be found at http://worldproskitour.com
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$RKT News: Rocket Innovation Studio Teams Up with United Way to Create ‘Living in My Shoes’ Simulation
Hybrid digital/in-person experience aims to create more awareness and empathy for those in the community facing barriers in their lives.
Windsor, ON, November 2, 2021 – Rocket Innovation Studio, a Windsor-based tech provider that designs and builds customized digital solutions for Rocket Companies (NYSE: RKT), and United Way/Centraide Windsor-Essex County today announced the launch of the ‘Living in My Shoes’ simulation – a program enabling the public to get a glimpse of what life is like for those living with barriers such as a lack of access to fresh and nutritious food, technology, reliable transportation and mental health support. This dynamic simulation features an interactive website, developed by Rocket Innovation Studio, and is paired with an in-person experience facilitated by United Way.
“The team at Rocket Innovation Studio have been incredible collaborators. They provided us with a made-in-Windsor solution to reach more people in a new and innovative way. We’re so grateful for their support,” says Lorraine Goddard, CEO, United Way/Centraide Windsor-Essex County. “One of the ways in which we can spark change is by understanding the barriers and the problems that exist in certain neighbourhoods. Not everyone has equal access in our community.”
‘Living in My Shoes,’ brought to life by Rocket Innovation Studio, helps community members learn the challenges faced by a fictional 19-year-old Windsor resident who is struggling to make ends meet earning minimum wage while taking care of two young children. While going through the day, simulation participants need to keep an eye on the clock, and the single parent’s bank account, while making the best choice for the young family. While working, the single parent is also attempting to obtain their high school diploma for better career opportunities. In the simulation, the person’s entire day is disrupted when they need to take a sick child to the doctor using public transportation and still get groceries in enough time to get to work for the evening shift.
“We are honoured to have played a role in raising awareness about members of our community who lack access to necessary resources,” said Jasen Sams, vice president of Rocket Innovation Studio. “As a for-more-than-profit company, Rocket Innovation Studio is always looking for ways to enact positive change. We have seen that we can best help the community by leveraging the talents and skills our team members use every day, like digital storytelling, as it helps us feel more connected to the work we do for our neighbours here in the Windsor-Essex area.”
In Windsor-Essex County, thousands of children and their families face these barriers every day – and the pandemic has made things even more difficult. Residents across this community are resilient, and they are working with United Way and partners to develop a Cradle to Career strategy to ensure that children reach their full potential.
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About United Way/Centraide Windsor-Essex County
United Way invests in a Cradle to Career strategy that supports children and youth from the time they’re born until they find a career and reach their full potential. United Way proudly invests in three priority neighbourhoods – West Windsor, Downtown Windsor and Leamington.
About Rocket Innovation Studio
Headquartered in downtown Windsor, Ontario, Rocket Innovation Studio builds customized IT solutions to drive some of North America’s most innovative companies by using and developing the most advanced technology on the market today. Rocket Innovation Studio is a part of Rocket Companies (NYSE: RKT) and its clients include other Rocket portfolio companies including Rocket Mortgage, Edison Financial and Rock Central. For more information and company news visit RocketInnovationStudio.ca
$RKT News: Rocket Mortgage Unveils Partnership with Salesforce, Providing Transformational Mortgage Services to Financial Institutions
October 29 2021 - 01:00PM
DETROIT, Oct. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Rocket Mortgage, America's largest mortgage lender and a part of Rocket Companies (NYSE: RKT), today announced a partnership with Salesforce to make the company's mortgage origination technology available to banks, credit unions and other financial institutions nationwide through Salesforce Financial Services Cloud.
Rocket Mortgage is America's largest mortgage lender. (PRNewsfoto/Rocket Mortgage)
"Today's news displays what is possible with the Rocket platform and the technology that powers it. This will be the first time a home lender will provide an end-to-end 'mortgage-as-a-service' solution through Salesforce Financial Services Cloud – a platform that thousands of financial institutions already heavily rely on," said Jay Farner, Vice Chairman and CEO of Rocket Companies. "We recognize the important and personal role local banks and credit unions play with so many Americans – they have a trusted relationship with their customers. Financial institutions can now combine those relationships they've already established, while leveraging Rocket Mortgage's transformational platform powered by Rocket technology."
The market opportunity is significant, as there are nearly 5,000 FDIC-insured banks and more than 5,000 credit unions in the U.S. While some have highly specialized mortgage operations, most have disparate partners and technology vendors that handle home loans for them. Through this partnership, Rocket Mortgage plans to deploy its technology in Salesforce Financial Services Cloud regardless of how the financial institution chooses to offer mortgages, simplifying a potentially fragmented process.
This partnership builds on Rocket Companies' existing relationship as a Salesforce customer. Currently, the company leverages Salesforce Financial Services Cloud and Marketing Cloud to serve as a single source of truth for their customer data on an engagement platform, tailored to real estate and lending. Rocket Companies knows firsthand the value that integrating with Salesforce technology can provide and how it can improve the client experience.
If financial institutions have licensed mortgage loan officers they will be able to use Rocket Mortgage's technology, directly in Salesforce Financial Services Cloud, as their Point-Of-Sale (POS) and loan origination system (LOS), to provide a simple client experience to home buyers and those refinancing their mortgage. Even more importantly, financial institutions will, in many instances, be able to offer home loans without the need for underwriters, processors, compliance or closing teams since Rocket Mortgage will handle all the processing after the financial institution's loan officer advises the client on their mortgage options and helps them complete the application.
"We're incredibly proud to expand our partnership with Jay Farner and his team at Rocket Mortgage with new innovations for the financial services industry," said Marc Benioff, Chair and CEO of Salesforce. "Together, we are reimagining the mortgage experience for a digital-first and trust-first world, transforming the home buying process for thousands of financial institutions and their customers."
Financial Services Cloud helps financial institutions deliver quality service through automation, integration, intelligence and pre-built processes. This technology helps financial institutions better understand how clients interact with branches, ATMs and digital properties – giving organizations a 360-degree view of their relationships to learn how they can better assist their customers. By integrating Rocket Mortgage with Financial Services Cloud, financial institutions will have the tools to help them curate personalized client experiences without the need to staff up through the entire home loan process, from application to closing.
"The value of Financial Services Cloud aligns with the mission of Rocket Companies – to use innovative technology to build and deepen relationships with customers to help them achieve their goals faster," said Eran Agrios, SVP and GM, Financial Services at Salesforce. "This new offering from Rocket Mortgage shows how Financial Services Cloud will help reimagine mortgage-as-a-service with an application, origination and loan services experience, tailored for our financial services customers."
This new offering will enable Rocket Mortgage to increase market share while giving financial institutions flexibility in the products they offer. Rocket Mortgage plans to help make the home buying experience better for all, throughout every community, by integrating with Salesforce.
Rocket Mortgage has ranked highest in client Satisfaction for Primary Mortgage Origination by J.D. Power for 11 straight years, 2010 through 2020. A driver of that award is the company's mortgage technology, with Rocket Mortgage leading in every category that makes up the total satisfaction score.
Forward Looking Statements
Some of the statements contained in this document are 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. These forward-looking statements are generally identified by the use of words such as "anticipate," "believe," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "plan," "potential," "predict," "project," "should," "target," "will," "would" and, in each case, their negative or other various or comparable terminology. These forward-looking statements reflect our views with respect to future events as of the date of this document and are based on our management's current expectations, estimates, forecasts, projections, assumptions, beliefs and information. Although management believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that these expectations will prove to have been correct. All such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside of our control, and could cause future events or results to be materially different from those stated or implied in this document. It is not possible to predict or identify all such risks. These risks include, but are not limited to, the risk factors that are described under the section titled "Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, Current Reports on Form 8-K, and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These factors should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with the other cautionary statements that are included in this document and in our SEC filings. We expressly disclaim any obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.
Salesforce, Financial Services Cloud and others are among the trademarks of salesforce.com, inc.
About Rocket Mortgage
Detroit-based Rocket Mortgage, a part of Rocket Companies (NYSE: RKT) and, the nation's largest home mortgage lender, enables the American Dream of homeownership and financial freedom through its obsession with innovating an industry-leading, digital-driven client experience. Rocket Mortgage closed $320 billion dollars of mortgage volume across all 50 states in 2020. In late 2015, it introduced the first fully digital, completely online mortgage experience. Currently, 99% of all home loans originated by the company utilize Rocket Mortgage technology.
Rocket Mortgage moved its headquarters to downtown Detroit in 2010. The company generates loan production from web centers located in Detroit, Cleveland and Phoenix and operates a centralized loan processing facility in Detroit. Rocket Mortgage ranked highest in the country for customer satisfaction for primary mortgage origination by J.D. Power for the past 11 consecutive years, 2010 – 2020, and also ranked highest in the country for customer satisfaction among all mortgage servicers the past eight years, 2014 – 2021.
Rocket Companies, ranked #5 on Fortune's list of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" in 2021 and has placed in the top third of the list for 18 consecutive years. The company employs 26,000 full-time team members nationwide.
For more information and company news visit http://www.RocketMortgage.com/PressRoom
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$RKT News: Rocket Pro TPO Announces Major Initiatives to Grow, Strengthen and Protect Mortgage Brokers’ Businesses
Company brings Rocket Tech, the Rocket Network and Rocket Marketing to mortgage brokers across the country
DETROIT, October 19, 2021 – Rocket Pro TPO, the division of Rocket Mortgage working exclusively with independent mortgage brokers, today announced several innovations to help brokers grow, strengthen and protect their businesses. One year ago today, Quicken Loans Mortgage Services (QLMS) rebranded to Rocket Pro TPO. At the time, Austin Niemiec, Rocket Pro TPO Executive Vice President, promised brokers the change represented more than a new name – it was a commitment that brokers would benefit from innovative Rocket Technology, relationships and the Rocket brand to help their businesses thrive. Today’s announcement is a further extension of that commitment.
“We believe true leaders help brokers succeed. They view the world with a limitless mindset. The mortgage market is huge, the pie is nearly infinite and it’s our responsibility to help the brokers who work with us get a bigger piece of it,” said Niemiec. “Today’s announcement is about breaking barriers and building bridges – helping brokers leverage the tools, resources and knowledge Rocket Mortgage has built as the nation’s largest mortgage lender.”
Rocket Technology
As a true partner to mortgage brokers, Rocket Pro TPO committed to deliver $100 million of Rocket technology to its broker partners in 2021. The lender has delivered many game-changing tools – including Pathfinder, the proprietary mortgage guideline search engine; Rocket Connect, providing brokers communication with underwriters and operational leaders directly in the broker portal and Rocket Pro TPO’s new pricing calculator that can deliver brokers a pricing estimate quickly and easily.
Today, Rocket Pro TPO is announcing one of the biggest tech additions in years.
Brokers’ clients can now use a brand-new Rocket Pro TPO Client Portal, to upload and eSign their mortgage documents. The brokers will also be able to choose how to brand the portal – they can have their brand stand alone or co-brand it with Rocket, showing they are aligned with industry-leading technology. This new technology will save brokers time and help them grow their businesses.
Rocket Pro TPO has been piloting this new client portal with its Pinnacle Partners the last several months and will be onboarding more partners each week until the national launch in December. Just like with all Rocket technology, the team will be continually innovating, acting on feedback and growing the resource.
Rocket Network
There are nearly 2 million licensed real estate agents in the country. Roughly 170,000 real estate professionals, or just eight percent of all agents, have closed a loan with one of Rocket Pro TPO’s broker partners in the last 12 months. With today’s announcements, Rocket Pro TPO will help its partners connect with more real estate professionals and leverage those relationships to grow their businesses.
One of the ways brokers can meet more agents is through Rocket Homes, a technology-driven real estate service provider. The company has a fast-growing 50-state home search site and a nationwide network of nearly 25,000 verified partner agents. Many homebuyers who visit the Rocket Homes site are not working with a mortgage company. Starting this week, however, when Rocket Homes connects homebuyers with one of its partner agents, the company will also introduce select buyers to one of Rocket Pro TPO’s Pinnacle Partners.
Rocket Pro TPO is also connecting brokers with real estate agents through “Pro Mixers,” networking events where brokers can benefit from the agent relationships Rocket has forged over the last 36 years. The first Pro Mixer will be in November with 200 real estate agents and Rocket Pro TPO partners coming together in San Francisco. The company will be sharing details of other Pro Mixer events across the country in the months to come.
As Rocket Pro TPO’s partners grow their relationships with agents, the company is actively ensuring those relationships are protected. If a broker partner closes a loan with a real estate professional, Rocket Mortgage will not proactively reach out to the agent. To manage this, Rocket Pro TPO has built a proprietary tracking engine, which will be featured in the broker portal, detailing which agents each broker is working with to ensure those relationships are protected.
“We know our broker partners work hard to establish connections with local real estate professionals and we want to protect those relationships,” Niemiec added. “We will honor these connections, while also leveraging our Rocket platform to help brokers create new partnerships. The truth is, there is plenty of business for everyone to be successful in the mortgage market and this is yet another example of Rocket Pro TPO’s commitment to invest in our broker partners.”
Rocket Marketing
Rocket Mortgage has spent more than $5 billion on marketing since the company was founded. With that comes experience and lessons on how to leverage marketing spend to make the biggest impact. Today, Rocket Pro TPO is launching a completely rebuilt Marketing Hub – providing marketing materials right in the broker portal. The new Marketing Hub has been redesigned to be more intuitive, searchable and easier to use. It also provides more customization than ever before, giving brokers the ability to change the font, color and images on marketing materials to fit their brand. Brokers can also easily create marketing materials that use their own brand, or co-brand with Rocket or their real estate partners. Most importantly, there is a new learning center that gives brokers advice and training so they can use their marketing budget to generate more business.
Rocket Connect
One year ago, the company created Rocket Connect, an easy way for brokers to communicate with underwriters at Rocket Pro TPO. The company knows brokers need to move fast, especially in this hot purchase market. To make sure all loans keep moving forward, Rocket Pro TPO is adding two big enhancements to the tool. The company committed to an industry-leading, two-hour response window for all Rocket Connect inquiries. In addition, Rocket Connect now gives brokers the ability to immediately escalate to Operations leaders. The new additions to Rocket Connect are now live in the Rocket Pro TPO broker portal.
This extensive list of innovations is just the latest commitment by Rocket Pro TPO to the broker community. Earlier this year, Rocket Mortgage added a national mortgage broker directory to its website, placing local brokers in front of the site’s nearly 115 million unique annual visitors. Rocket Pro TPO presented the only national Super Bowl commercial focused on mortgage brokers – which was ranked the second-best ad in the game by USA Today Ad Meter. The company was also the primary sponsor of the historic #16 Chevrolet in the Indianapolis 500 – the first-ever entrant in the Indianapolis 500 from a team that is female-owned, female driven and largely female crewed.
The company is committed to working with mortgage brokers as true partners, using its size and expertise to help them grow their businesses.
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About Rocket Pro TPO
Rocket Pro TPO, is a division of Rocket Mortgage, and a part of Rocket Companies, Inc. (NYSE: RKT). It works exclusively with mortgage brokers, community banks and credit unions. Rocket Pro TPO’s partners provide the face-to-face service their clients desire, while tapping into the technology, expertise and award-winning process from Rocket Mortgage. The partner loan officer creates, and maintains, the relationship with the client. Rocket Mortgage approves, underwrites, processes and closes the loan in its name.
For me they are. I made money on the twins. Not as much as I could have but still they did me well.
My regret is not trading from the time I first bought them in 2013. Honestly, I'd be comfortably retired.
Can't be any worse than GSEs.. come on???
I think we all do. This one and $HEXO are two of the worst I've had in a long time.
$12 coming soon. This thing falling like a rock
All time low for the boys in Detroit !!! I would be pissed if I was a shareholder!! People can’t be happy with Danny and Jay
Anything for Detroit !!! LOL. Let's see how much low it can go...
$RKT News: DETROIT'S ROCKET MORTGAGE EXTENDS ITS TITLE SPONSORSHIP OF THE ROCKET MORTGAGE CLASSIC THROUGH 2027
World-class PGA TOUR event within the city limits of Detroit to continue supporting community initiatives
DETROIT , Sept. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The PGA TOUR and Rocket Mortgage, the nation's largest mortgage lender, today announced an extension of the title sponsorship for the Rocket Mortgage Classic through 2027. Detroit's PGA TOUR event will continue to benefit local residents through its commitment to bridging the digital divide in the community.
The Rocket Mortgage Classic made history in 2019 as the first PGA TOUR event ever held in the city of Detroit, and has continued to make a positive and lasting impact on the city and its residents through its multi-year Changing the Course campaign, established in 2020 to end the digital divide in Detroit and ensure digital accessibility for all city residents.
"From the very beginning, Dan Gilbert's vision was to bring a world-class golf event to Detroit , shining a light on the city and raising money for partners doing amazing work in our community. Since then, Rocket Mortgage, the tournament team and the PGA TOUR have all worked tirelessly to establish an event that has a lasting impact on golf fans as well as neighborhoods throughout Detroit ," said Jay Farner , CEO of Rocket Mortgage and Rocket Companies. "We have built tremendous momentum and won multiple awards for our event from the PGA TOUR. But, more importantly, we have been able to take on very important initiatives, like helping to bridge the digital divide in Detroit . We are looking forward to seeing the impacts of this tremendous event for many more years to come."
The Rocket Mortgage Classic, which saw Cameron Davis win his first PGA TOUR event in 2021, will continue to focus on its Changing the Course initiative. This program aims to end the digital divide in Detroit by making data-driven investments into the city and philanthropic partners that assist in providing technology, internet access and digital literacy training to residents. The goal is to ensure residents have access to these tools within a 15-minute walk of their home.
Charitable proceeds raised from the 2020 Rocket Mortgage Classic totaled over $2.7 million , surpassing the $1.2 million that was raised from the 2019 Rocket Mortgage Classic. More than $3.5 million of these proceeds were invested directly into Detroit and Southeast Michigan -based organizations. Funds are disbursed by the Rocket Giving Fund, the 501(c)(3) host organization that manages the Rocket Mortgage Classic.
One of the primary initiatives of the Rocket Giving Fund is EBB 313, which is operated by Connect 313 Fund. This program subsidizes the cost of internet and technological devices for eligible households in Detroit . EBB 313 is the first and only campaign in the country that has streamlined and systemized access to the federal government's Emergency Broadband Benefit. This significantly reduces the cost to digital access and opportunity, one of the primary barriers for those who currently do not have the necessary materials needed to be connected. Connect 313 Fund is a collaborative organization founded by the City of Detroit , the Rocket Mortgage Classic, Rocket Companies, Microsoft and the United Way of Southeastern Michigan .
"The Rocket Mortgage Classic is an unparalleled opportunity to highlight all the great work taking place in Detroit , one of the great sports towns in America, and we're excited to continue our partnership with Rocket Mortgage and the Rocket Mortgage Classic through 2027," said PGA TOUR Commissioner Jay Monahan . "Thanks to today's extension, the Rocket Giving Fund will continue to provide significant technological benefits for the citizens of Detroit through the Connect 313 Fund. We are proud that the Rocket Mortgage Classic has been a leader from day one in ensuring – through its work with local businesses and community leaders – that the tournament represents the diversity of the community."
The inaugural Rocket Mortgage Classic in 2019 won the PGA TOUR's "Fair Way Award," recognizing it as the leader in diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives and setting the bar for all PGA TOUR events by hiring Michigan -based, Detroit -based and minority owned businesses. The goal of the Rocket Mortgage Classic is to be reflective of and benefit the businesses and entrepreneurs that serve as the backbone of the local community.
"The Rocket Mortgage Classic continues to get better by the year, and we expect this incredible momentum to maintain as we build the preeminent event on the PGA TOUR," said Jason Langwell , Executive Director of the Rocket Mortgage Classic. "Our roster of the world's best players continues to grow, the Detroit Golf Club's classic layout is becoming a player favorite and our tournament has become the must-attend event of the summer."
Rocket Mortgage has been a PGA TOUR partner since 2014. The Rocket Mortgage Classic debuted in Detroit in 2019, following the Quicken Loans National in the Metro Washington D.C. area where the company was title sponsor from 2014-18.
Rocket Mortgage will also continue its multifaceted partnership with the PGA TOUR and PGA TOUR Champions as its Official Mortgage Sponsor. Rocket Mortgage is a prominent advertiser on PGA TOUR telecasts and across PGA TOUR social and digital channels. Additionally, Rocket Mortgage golf brand ambassadors include Bryson DeChambeau , Rickie Fowler and Lexi Thompson .
About the Rocket Mortgage Classic
The Rocket Mortgage Classic made history in 2019 as the first PGA TOUR event ever held in the city of Detroit , and has continued to make a positive and lasting impact on the city and its residents through its multi-year Changing the Course campaign, established in 2020 to end the digital divide in Detroit and ensure digital accessibility for all city residents. The Rocket Mortgage Classic was the most awarded event during the 2018-19 PGA TOUR season, being recognized for "Best Special Event" (then known as the AREA 313 Celebrity Challenge) and "Best Tournament Sales" as well as being honored with the first "Fair Way Award" for its diversity and inclusion initiatives. More information is available at RocketMortgageClassic.com and on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (@RocketClassic).
About Rocket Mortgage
Detroit -based Rocket Mortgage, the nation's largest home mortgage lender and part of Rocket Companies (NYSE: RKT), enables the American Dream of homeownership and financial freedom through its obsession with an industry-leading, digital-driven client experience. Rocket Mortgage closed $320 billion dollars of mortgage volume across all 50 states in 2020. In late 2015, it introduced the first fully digital, completely online mortgage experience. Currently, 99% of all home loans originated by the company utilize Rocket Mortgage technology.
Rocket Mortgage moved its headquarters to downtown Detroit in 2010. Today, Rocket Mortgage and Rocket Companies employ 24,000 full-time team members nationwide. The company generates loan production from web centers located in Detroit , Cleveland and Phoenix and operates a centralized loan processing facility in Detroit . Rocket Mortgage ranked highest in the country for customer satisfaction for primary mortgage origination by J.D. Power for the past 11 consecutive years, 2010 – 2020, and also ranked highest in the country for customer satisfaction among all mortgage servicers the past eight straight years, 2014 – 2021.
Rocket Companies, Rocket Mortgage's parent company, ranked #5 on Fortune's list of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" in 2021 and has placed in the top third of the list for 18 consecutive years.
For more information and company news visit pressroom.rocketmortgage.com.
About PGA TOUR
By showcasing golf's greatest players, the PGA TOUR engages, inspires and positively impacts our fans, partners and communities worldwide.
The PGA TOUR, headquartered in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida , co-sanctions tournaments on the PGA TOUR, PGA TOUR Champions, Korn Ferry Tour, PGA TOUR Latinoamérica, Mackenzie Tour-PGA TOUR Canada, Forme Tour and PGA TOUR Series-China. Members on the PGA TOUR represent the world's best players, hailing from 29 countries and territories outside the United States (96 international members). Worldwide, PGA TOUR tournaments are broadcast to 216 countries and territories in 28 languages. Virtually all tournaments are organized as non-profit organizations to maximize charitable giving, and to date, tournaments across all Tours have generated more than $3.2 billion .
Fans can follow the PGA TOUR on PGATOUR.COM , the No. 1 site in golf, on the PGA TOUR app and on social media channels, including Facebook , Instagram (in English , Spanish and Korean ) , LinkedIn , Twitter , WeChat , Weibo , Toutiao , Douyin and LINE .
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$RKT News: ROCKET COMPANIES ANNOUNCES CASH TENDER OFFER AND CONSENT SOLICITATION FOR ANY AND ALL OF ROCKET MORTGAGE'S 5.250% SENIOR NOTES DUE 2028
DETROIT , Sept. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Rocket Companies, Inc. (NYSE: RKT) (the "Company" or "Rocket Companies"), a Detroit -based holding company consisting of tech-driven real estate, mortgage and financial services business – including Rocket Mortgage, Rocket Homes and Rocket Auto – today announced its subsidiary, Rocket Mortgage, LLC (the "Issuer"), has commenced a tender offer (the "Tender Offer") to purchase for cash any and all of its outstanding 5.250% senior notes due 2028 (the "Notes").
Rocket Companies is a Detroit-based holding company consisting of personal finance and consumer technology brands including Rocket Mortgage, Rocket Homes, Rocket Loans, Rocket Auto, Rock Central, Amrock, Core Digital Media, Rock Connections, Lendesk and Edison Financial. (PRNewsfoto/Rocket Companies)
In connection with the Tender Offer, the Issuer is also soliciting (the "Consent Solicitation") from holders of the Notes consents (the "Consents") to proposed amendments to the indenture, dated as of December 8, 2017 (the "Indenture"), which governs the Notes, to (i) eliminate substantially all of the restrictive covenants in the Indenture and the Notes, (ii) eliminate all events of default other than events of default relating to the failure to pay principal of and interest on the Notes, and (iii) shorten the minimum notice period under the Indenture for optional redemptions by the Issuer from at least 30 days but not more than 60 days to at least five business days but not more than 60 days (collectively, the "Proposed Amendments"). The terms and conditions of the Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation are described in an Offer to Purchase and Consent Solicitation Statement, dated September 21, 2021 (the "Offer to Purchase and Consent Solicitation Statement"). The following table summarizes the material pricing terms of the Tender Offer.
CUSIP/ ISIN
Title of Notes
Aggregate
Principal Amount
Outstanding
Tender Offer
Consideration (1)(2)
Early
Tender
Payment (1)(3)
Total Tender
Offer
Consideration (1)(2)
Registered Notes:
CUSIP: 74840LAB8 /
U7467LAB7
ISIN: US74840LAB80 /
USU7467LAB72
5.250% Senior
Notes due 2028
$1,010,000,000
$ 1,047.50
$ 30.00
$ 1,077.50
(1)
Per $1,000 principal amount of Notes tendered and accepted for purchase.
(2)
Does not include accrued and unpaid interest from the last date on which interest has been paid to, but excluding, the Early Settlement Date or the Final Settlement Date (each, as defined in the Offer to Purchase and Consent Solicitation Statement), as applicable, that will be paid on the Notes accepted for purchase
(3)
Included in the Total Tender Offer Consideration for Notes tendered and accepted for purchase on or prior to the Early Tender Deadline.
The Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation will expire at Midnight, New York City time, at the end of October 19, 2021 , unless extended or earlier terminated by the Issuer (the "Expiration Date"). No tenders submitted after the Expiration Date will be valid. Subject to the terms and conditions of the Tender Offer, holders of Notes that are validly tendered (and not validly withdrawn) on or prior to 5:00 p.m. , New York City time, on October 4, 2021 (such date and time, as it may be extended, the "Early Tender Deadline") and accepted for purchase pursuant to the Tender Offer will be eligible to receive the Total Tender Offer Consideration set forth in the table above, which includes the Early Tender Payment set forth in the table above. Holders of Notes tendering their Notes after the Early Tender Deadline and on or prior to the Expiration Date will only be eligible to receive the Tender Offer Consideration set forth in the table above, which is the Total Tender Offer Consideration less the Early Tender Payment.
In addition, holders of all Notes validly tendered and accepted for purchase pursuant to the Tender Offer will receive accrued and unpaid interest on such Notes from the last interest payment date with respect to such Notes to, but excluding, the Early Settlement Date or the Final Settlement Date, as applicable.
The consummation of the Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation are subject to, and conditioned upon, the satisfaction or waiver of certain conditions described in the Offer to Purchase and Consent Solicitation Statement, including, among other things, the Issuer consummating the New Debt Financing (as defined in the Offer to Purchase and Consent Solicitation Statement) on terms satisfactory to it, and having funds available therefrom that will allow it to purchase the Notes pursuant to the Tender Offer.
In order for the Proposed Amendments to be adopted, Consents must be received in respect of at least a majority of the aggregate principal amount of the Notes then outstanding (excluding Notes held by the Issuer or its affiliates) (the "Requisite Consents"). Assuming receipt of the Requisite Consents, the Issuer expects to execute and deliver a supplemental indenture (the "Supplemental Indenture") to the Indenture giving effect to the Proposed Amendments, promptly following the receipt of the Requisite Consents. The Supplemental Indenture will become effective upon execution, but will provide that the Proposed Amendments will not become operative until the Issuer accepts for purchase the Notes satisfying the Requisite Consents in the Tender Offer.
Any Notes validly tendered and related Consents validly delivered may be withdrawn or revoked from the Tender Offer and the Consent Solicitation on or prior to the Early Tender Deadline. Any Notes validly tendered and related Consents validly delivered on or prior to the Early Tender Deadline that are not validly withdrawn or validly revoked prior to the Early Tender Deadline may not be withdrawn or revoked thereafter, except as required by law. In addition, any Notes validly tendered and related Consents validly delivered after the Early Tender Deadline may not be withdrawn or revoked, except as required by law.
This press release does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any security. No offer, solicitation, or sale will be made in any jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful.
Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC is the dealer manager and solicitation agent (the "Dealer Manager") in the Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation. D.F. King & Co., Inc. has been retained to serve as both the depositary and the information agent (the "Depositary and Information Agent") for the Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation. Questions regarding the Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation should be directed to the Dealer Manager at (800) 624-1808 or (212) 761-1057. Requests for copies of the Offer to Purchase and Consent Solicitation Statement and other related materials should be directed to D.F. King & Co., Inc. at rocket@dfking.com (email), (800) 755-7250 (U.S. Toll-Free) or (212) 269-5552 (Banks and Brokers).
None of Rocket Companies, its board of directors, the Issuer, the Dealer Manager, the Depositary and Information Agent, the Trustee under the Indenture, or any of the Issuer's affiliates, makes any recommendation as to whether holders of the Notes should tender any Notes in response to the Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation. The Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation are made only by the Offer to Purchase and Consent Solicitation Statement. The Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation are not being made to holders of Notes in any jurisdiction in which the making or acceptance thereof would not be in compliance with the securities, blue sky or other laws of such jurisdiction. In any jurisdiction in which the Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation are required to be made by a licensed broker or dealer, the Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation will be deemed to be made on behalf of the Issuer by the Dealer Manager or one or more registered brokers or dealers that are licensed under the laws of such jurisdiction.
About Rocket Companies
Rocket Companies is a Detroit -based holding company consisting of personal finance and consumer service brands including Rocket Mortgage, Rocket Homes, Rocket Loans, Rocket Auto, Rock Central, Amrock, Core Digital Media, Rock Connections, Lendesk and Edison Financial. Since 1985, Rocket Companies has been obsessed with helping its clients achieve the American dream of home ownership and financial freedom. Rocket Companies offers an industry-leading client experience powered by our simple, fast, and trusted digital solutions. Rocket Companies has approximately 26,000 team members across the United States and Canada . Rocket Companies ranked #5 on Fortune's list of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" in 2021 and has placed in the top third of the list for 18 consecutive years.
Forward-Looking Statements
Some of the statements contained in this press release are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are generally identified by the use of words such as "anticipate," "believe," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "plan," "potential," "predict," "project," "should," "target," "will," "would" and, in each case, their negative or other various or comparable terminology. These forward-looking statements reflect our views with respect to future events as of the date of this release and are based on our management's current expectations, estimates, forecasts, projections, assumptions, beliefs and information. Although management believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that these expectations will prove to have been correct. All such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside of our control, and could cause future events or results to be materially different from those stated or implied in this document. It is not possible to predict or identify all such risks. These risks include, but are not limited to, the risk factors that are described under the section titled "Risk Factors" in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These factors should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with the other cautionary statements that are included in this press release and in other filings. We expressly disclaim any obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.
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You still buying this junk? I may down here for the swing
$RKT News: Rocket Companies to Participate in Barclays Global Financial Services Conference
DETROIT, Sept. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Rocket Companies, Inc. (NYSE: RKT) ("Rocket Companies" or the "Company"), a Detroit-based holding company consisting of tech-driven real estate, mortgage and financial services businesses – including Rocket Mortgage, Rocket Homes and Rocket Auto – today announced that Vice Chairman and CEO Jay Farner will participate in a virtual fireside chat as part of Barclays Global Financial Services Conference. The conversation will begin at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, September 15, 2021.
Rocket Companies is a Detroit-based holding company consisting of tech-driven real estate, mortgage and financial services businesses – including Rocket Mortgage, Rocket Homes and Rocket Auto
A live audio webcast of the presentation will be available online at ir.rocketcompanies.com.
About Rocket Companies
Rocket Companies is a Detroit-based holding company consisting of personal finance and consumer technology brands including Rocket Mortgage, Rocket Homes, Rocket Loans, Rocket Auto, Rock Central, Amrock, Core Digital Media, Rock Connections, Lendesk and Edison Financial. Since 1985, Rocket Companies has been obsessed with helping its clients achieve the American dream of home ownership and financial freedom. Rocket Companies offers an industry-leading client experience powered by our simple, fast and trusted digital solutions. Rocket Companies has approximately 26,000 team members across the United States and Canada. Rocket Companies ranked #5 on Fortune's list of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" in 2021 and has placed in the top third of the list for 18 consecutive years. For more information, please visit our Corporate Website, Investor Relations Website, Twitter page, and our LinkedIn page.
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$RKT News: BACK TO SCHOOL: ROCKET MORTGAGE EXTENDS COLLEGE ATHLETIC PROGRAM PARTNERSHIPS TO NOW INCLUDE 25 PREMIER UNIVERSITIES ACROSS THE NATION
America's largest mortgage lender now has unmatched presence in some of the largest collegiate sports departments in America
DETROIT , Sept. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Detroit -based Rocket Mortgage , the nation's largest mortgage lender and a part of Rocket Companies (NYSE: RKT), today announced it will have unmatched brand visibility on college campuses through new and expanded multi-year partnerships with 25 of the most influential and prestigious athletic programs in the United States , including four elite Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
College athletics' reach is far and wide. The TV-visible, high impact signage and social media opportunities from these relationships will provide significant value for the Rocket Mortgage brand. In 2019 alone (the last time all universities had people in stands), 145 million fans watched college football games on TV and streaming services, in addition to the more than 47.5 million individuals who attended games in stadiums across the country, according to the National Football Federation.
"College sports have truly amazing fans with deep passion and loyalty for their schools and the companies that support them," said Casey Hurbis , Chief Marketing Officer of Rock Central - the marketing provider for Rocket Mortgage. "We have a history of bringing these partnerships to life in fun and approachable ways, including giving colleges mascots a leading role in our commercials. This expansion of our presence with a nationwide group of universities provides us the perfect avenue to build on that legacy and develop the next best engaging sports campaign."
The full list of university athletic departments includes:
University of Alabama
University of Arizona
Clemson University
University of Colorado
Duke University
University of Florida
Florida State University
University of Georgia
Grambling State University
Howard University
Jackson State University
University of Kansas
University of Michigan
Michigan State University
University of North Carolina
Ohio State University
University of Oregon
Penn State University
Southern University
University of Texas
Texas Christian University
University of Southern California
Virginia Tech
University of Washington
University of Wisconsin
Rocket Mortgage-branded signage will begin appearing at these colleges' home stadiums, arenas and campuses at the start of the 2021-2022 fall season. The group of schools represent perennial contenders in some of the most competitive sports across the power five conferences. There are an impressive 83 national football titles and 23 basketball tournament championships shared between the universities now partnered with Rocket Mortgage.
As part of this partnership, Rocket Mortgage expanded its presence on HBCU campuses, adding Howard University and Jackson State University to its relationship portfolio. Previous partners, Southern University and Grambling State University , extended their partnerships with the nation's largest mortgage lender after working together for two years. Beyond these sponsorships, Rocket Mortgage has ongoing initiatives and programs that aim to boost its presence and support in communities of color throughout the country, with a goal of creating systemic change in both the racial homeownership gap and talent pipelines. These relationships with some of the largest HBCUs in the nation bolster those efforts.
Additionally, Rocket Mortgage's new college football-themed commercials , which started airing on Monday, August 30 , features Kirk Herbstreit – the Emmy award-winning college football analyst and former quarterback and captain of the Ohio State University , which recently initiated a relationship with the company.
These college relationships were brought to life through the schools' respective athletics multimedia rightsholders, including LEARFIELD and PlayFly Sports.
About Rocket Mortgage
Detroit -based Rocket Mortgage, the nation's largest home mortgage lender, enables the American Dream of homeownership and financial freedom through its obsession with innovating an industry-leading, digital-driven client experience. Rocket Mortgage closed $320 billion dollars of mortgage volume across all 50 states in 2020. In late 2015, it introduced the first fully digital, completely online mortgage experience. Currently, 99% of all home loans originated by the company utilize Rocket Mortgage technology.
Rocket Mortgage moved its headquarters to downtown Detroit in 2010. Today, Rocket Mortgage and Rocket Companies employ 24,000 full-time team members nationwide. The company generates loan production from web centers located in Detroit , Cleveland and Phoenix and operates a centralized loan processing facility in Detroit . Rocket Mortgage ranked highest in the country for customer satisfaction for primary mortgage origination by J.D. Power for the past 11 consecutive years, 2010 – 2020, and also ranked highest in the country for customer satisfaction among all mortgage servicers the past eight years, 2014 – 2021.
Rocket Companies, Rocket Mortgage's parent company, ranked #5 on Fortune's list of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" in 2021 and has placed in the top third of the list for 18 consecutive years.
For more information and company news visit PressRoom.RocketMortgage.com.
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$RKT News: Technology-Driven Mortgage Broker Edison Financial Expands to Offer Home Loans in Alberta
Rapidly growing startup ready to deliver its highly rated mortgage experience to new and existing homeowners in Western Canada
WINDSOR, ON, Aug. 25, 2021 /CNW/ -- Windsor-based Edison Financial, a fast-growing digital mortgage broker and a part of Rocket Companies (NYSE: RKT), today announced it is now licensed to provide home financing in Alberta.
Edison Financial's mission is to simplify the mortgage process by leveraging technology to provide homebuyers, and renewing homeowners, access to hundreds of loan programs from more than 50 lenders. Edison Financial enables clients to access the best interest rates, terms and fees with great speed and certainty – coupled with expert advice from highly skilled mortgage agents who aim to find the best loan tailored to each financial situation.
"We started Edison Financial just over a year ago because we wanted to modernize and simplify the historically outdated and confusing mortgage experience," said Hash Aboulhosn, President and co-founder of Edison Financial. "Now that that we are licensed in Alberta, Edison has the ability to help nearly two-thirds of Canadians easily get financing. This expansion is a critical step in achieving our mission of effectively leveraging technology to offer an incredible mortgage experience to every Canadian."
This is the third province in which Edison Financial is licensed. The company is already helping homeowners in Ontario and British Columbia and plans to be licensed to help consumers nationwide by the end of the year.
Edison Financial provides its full suite of services from its state-of-the-art web centre. From inception, prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the company has delivered its services seamlessly and virtually through its technology-driven platform. Edison Financial's excellent client service has been recognized by clients, as demonstrated by the 4.8 out of 5-star ratings on Google reviews.
Edison Financial began serving clients in March 2020. From January to June 2021, the company more than tripled its monthly closed loan volume and is on track to reach an annualized run rate volume of nearly $500 million (CAD), representing a significant milestone for a new entrant to the Canadian mortgage industry. With the expansion to Alberta, and other locations on the horizon, the firm has no intention of slowing down.
Edison Financial's mortgage agents underpin the company's growth and superior client experience. Edison Financial shares Rocket's company culture through Rocket's 20 ISMs, the core principles that drive decision-making and unite team members around a culture of excellence. The ideals include commitments to client service ("Every client. Every time. No exceptions. No excuses.") and continuous improvement ("Innovation is rewarded. Execution is worshipped."). In addition to its unique culture, Edison Financial provides extensive education, with each agent receiving 180 hours of training in their first 90 days. Edison Financial quadrupled the size of its team in its first year and is looking for more talented mortgage agents to join the team, regardless of experience level. Mortgage agents interested in exploring career opportunities can visit www.MyRocketCareer.com/Edison.
Edison Financial is part of Rocket Companies, a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange that is currently valued at nearly $36 billion (USD). Rocket Companies is a Detroit-based holding company consisting of personal finance and consumer technology brands including Rocket Mortgage, America's largest mortgage lender. Through its relationship with Rocket Companies, Edison Financial benefits from the decades of expertise of Rocket Mortgage and other FinTech leaders.
Albertans can apply for a mortgage by visiting http://www.EdisonFinancial.ca or by calling 844-733-4766.
About Edison Financial
Edison Financial is a digital mortgage broker and a part of Rocket Companies (NYSE: RKT). Rocket Companies is a Detroit-based holding company consisting of personal finance and consumer technology brands including Rocket Mortgage, the largest mortgage lender in the U.S. Founded in 2020, Edison Financial aims to transform and modernize the mortgage experience in Canada by providing a streamlined process for individuals looking to purchase a home or refinance their mortgage. Leveraging Rocket Mortgage's expertise, Edison Financial's mortgage agents aim to deliver the highest level of client service. For more information, or to apply for a mortgage, visit EdisonFinancial.ca.
SOURCE Edison Financial
$RKT News: ROCKET AUTO LAUNCHES ONLINE VEHICLE MARKETPLACE, EMPOWERING BUYERS TO CHOOSE THEIR PERFECT CAR LEVERAGING THE ROCKET PLATFORM
With more than 35,000 vehicles for sale from 300 dealers at launch, Rocket Auto has the selection to meet the needs of every buyer
DETROIT , Aug. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Detroit-based Rocket Auto, a digital automotive retail marketplace and part of Rocket Companies (NYSE: RKT), today introduced RocketAuto.com – a website with a primary focus on providing a simple and transparent car buying experience.
"Buying a car is one of the largest purchases anyone makes in their life, but the process can be intimidating and overwhelming. Rocket Auto is reimagining this experience by building a marketplace with massive inventory and tools specifically engineered to make it stress free," said Victor You , CEO of Rocket Auto. "We have used Rocket Companies' decades of experience bringing simplicity to the mortgage space through Rocket Mortgage and married it with our learnings from years supporting sales for Vroom, to demystify the car-buying experience and help our clients select the right car and get on the road quickly."
The Rocket Auto marketplace currently hosts more than 35,000 used cars, trucks and SUVs from over 300 dealers nationwide. Additional inventory partners are expected to join the marketplace through the remainder of 2021, boosting choice and vehicle availability. Rocket Companies' mission is centered around always putting the client first and ensuring simplicity and certainty are core to every transaction. Rocket Auto applied this same philosophy to its tech-enabled process for vehicle purchases.
"Rocket Companies interacts with millions of Americans every year through our mortgage, real estate and personal lending businesses. More than 90% of those clients choose to come back to us time and again because of the experience we provide," said Jay Farner , Vice Chairman and CEO of Rocket Companies. "With Rocket Auto, we are growing our car sales platform so those who know us and trust us have a place to purchase their next car within the Rocket ecosystem – using the technology and best-in-class client service they are used to."
Rocket Auto's marketplace format gives buyers the ability to view various makes and models, at every price point, from an incredibly diverse network of dealers. In the coming months, it will also be the only marketplace to provide buyers the ability to self-service, handling the entire process from beginning to end regardless of what dealer the vehicle comes from.
Rocket Auto has supported vehicles sales since 2017, honing the skills needed to sell vehicles nationwide from a centralized location. In that time, Rocket Auto has demonstrated the strength of its platform through tremendous growth. In the second quarter of 2021, the company facilitated the sale of 15,600 auto units, up more than 143%, as compared to Q2'20. In total, Rocket Auto expects to more than double its car sales in 2021, compared to the gross merchandise value (GMV) in 2020.
Currently, buyers can view the inventory from Rocket Auto's partner dealers and express their interest in purchasing a vehicle. A virtual garage also gives marketplace visitors an opportunity to select vehicles from the expansive inventory that are of interest, 'park' them to view later and compare to others. The company's Rocket Cloud Force of advisors are highly trained to then guide clients through the marketplace website as buyers search, secure financing and set up delivery of their dream car. Once they find their next car, Rocket Auto can provide an instant cash offer to facilitate the trade-in of the client's current vehicle.
The Rocket Auto platform is the perfect way for dealers to connect with buyers. Dealers have the opportunity to display their inventory in front of the 14 million+ Americans who have a relationship with Rocket Mortgage, Rocket Homes or Rocket Loans. Plus, clients are three times more likely to buy a car after a mortgage inquiry, and 50% more likely to purchase a vehicle after refinancing – as reported by Transunion research. Most importantly, Rocket Auto assists clients, even those just in the consideration phase, so dealers have structured deals not just leads.
Rocket Auto expects to add new car sales and leasing to its used car inventory in 2022.
Forward Looking Statements
Some of the statements contained in this document are 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. These forward-looking statements are generally identified by the use of words such as "anticipate," "believe," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "plan," "potential," "predict," "project," "should," "target," "will," "would" and, in each case, their negative or other various or comparable terminology. These forward-looking statements reflect our views with respect to future events as of the date of this document and are based on our management's current expectations, estimates, forecasts, projections, assumptions, beliefs and information. Although management believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that these expectations will prove to have been correct. All such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside of our control, and could cause future events or results to be materially different from those stated or implied in this document. It is not possible to predict or identify all such risks. These risks include, but are not limited to, the risk factors that are described under the section titled "Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, Current Reports on Form 8-K, and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These factors should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with the other cautionary statements that are included in this document and in our SEC filings. We expressly disclaim any obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.
About Rocket Auto
Rocket Auto is a virtual marketplace where consumers can shop and compare vehicles of many makes and models from a wide network of dealers, granting them more choice and transparency throughout the purchase process. By innovating digital solutions for the automotive retail industry, Rocket Auto will push the limits of what is imaginable in the car buying experience. For more information, or to shop for a car, visit http://www.RocketAuto.com
About Rocket Companies
Rocket Companies is a Detroit -based holding company consisting of personal finance and consumer technology brands including Rocket Mortgage, Rocket Homes, Rocket Loans, Rocket Auto, Rock Central, Amrock, Core Digital Media, Rock Connections, Lendesk and Edison Financial. Since 1985, Rocket Companies has been obsessed with helping its clients achieve the American dream of home ownership and financial freedom. Rocket Companies offers an industry-leading client experience powered by our simple, fast and trusted digital solutions. Rocket Companies has approximately 26,000 team members across the United States and Canada . Rocket Companies ranked #5 on Fortune's list of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" in 2021 and has placed in the top third of the list for 18 consecutive years. For more information, please visit our Corporate Website , Investor Relations Website , Twitter page , and our LinkedIn page .
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$RKT News: ROCKET COMPANIES ANNOUNCES SECOND QUARTER RESULTS
- Achieved record purchase closed loan origination volume, nearly doubling year-over-year
- FOURTH CONSECUTIVE QUARTER OF MEETING OR EXCEEDING GUIDANCE FOR CLOSED LOAN, NET RATE LOCK VOLUME, AND GAIN ON SALE MARGINS
- GENERATED REVENUE, NET OF $2.7 BILLION AND ADJUSTED REVENUE OF $2.8 BILLION¹
- DELIVERED NET INCOME OF $1.0 BILLION AND ADJUSTED NET INCOME OF $0.9 BILLION¹
DETROIT , Aug. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Rocket Companies, Inc. (NYSE: RKT) ("Rocket Companies" or the "Company"), a Detroit -based holding company consisting of tech-driven real estate, mortgage and eCommerce businesses – including Rocket Mortgage, Rocket Homes, Amrock and Rocket Auto – today announced results for second quarter of 2021.
"Our mortgage, real estate, auto and personal finance brands, powered by the tech-driven Rocket platform, delivered a strong second quarter," said Jay Farner , Vice Chairman and CEO of Rocket Companies.
"Our record purchase mortgage volume puts us well on the path to our goal of becoming the largest retail home purchase lender in the nation by the end of 2023. That strong momentum will carry us into the second half of the year, as we expect our 2021 mortgage origination closed loan volume to exceed 2020's record performance of $320 billion . Our newer businesses Rocket Homes, Rocket Auto and solar program leverage our existing platform and represent significant growth opportunities."
Second Quarter Financial Summary 1
ROCKET COMPANIES
(Units in '000s, $ amounts in millions, except per share)
Q2-21
Q2-20
Q2-19
YTD 21
YTD 20
YTD 19
(Unaudited)
(Unaudited)
Total revenue, net
$
2,669
$
5,036
$
937
$
7,253
$
6,402
$
1,569
Total expenses
$
1,608
$
1,550
$
990
$
3,349
$
2,816
$
1,921
Net income (loss)
$
1,037
$
3,464
$
(53)
$
3,814
$
3,563
$
(352)
Adjusted Revenue
$
2,790
$
5,310
$
1,328
$
6,830
$
7,420
$
2,281
Adjusted Net Income
$
920
$
2,851
$
261
$
2,691
$
3,507
$
284
Adjusted EBITDA
$
1,279
$
3,841
$
398
$
3,685
$
4,762
$
479
GAAP Diluted EPS
$
0.40
N/A
N/A
$
1.46
N/A
N/A
Adjusted Diluted EPS
$
0.46
N/A
N/A
$
1.35
N/A
N/A
(Units in '000s, $ amounts in millions)
Q2-21
Q2-20
Q2-19
YTD 21
YTD 20
YTD 19
Select Metrics
(Unaudited)
(Unaudited)
Closed loan origination volume
$
83,764
$
72,324
$
31,961
$
187,289
$
124,028
$
54,280
Gain on sale margin
2.78
%
5.19
%
3.23
%
3.29
%
4.45
%
2.97
%
Net rate lock volume
$
83,586
$
91,978
$
34,109
$
178,702
$
148,028
$
61,255
Amrock closings (units)
260.3
240.4
88.8
609.1
406.3
162.7
Rocket Auto car sales (units)
15.6
6.4
3.8
29.2
14.7
7.4
Second Quarter Highlights
Financial Highlights
During the second quarter of 2021:
Generated total revenue, net of $2.7 billion and Adjusted Revenue of $2.8 billion in Q2 '21, both more than double Q2 '19. We compare certain revenue and profitability measures to 2019 as we experienced a historically low interest rate environment in combination with limited industry capacity during 2020.
Rocket Mortgage generated $84 billion in mortgage origination closed loan volume and gain on sale margin of 2.78%. Our closed loan volume was more than double Q2 '19 and exceeded that of the entire year of 2018.
Q2 '21 represented Rocket Mortgage's strongest purchase closed loan volume in company history. Our purchase volume was nearly double both Q1'21 and Q2'20 levels, driven by our focus on a superior, technology-driven client experience, product innovation and our integrated, end-to-end home buying ecosystem.
Generated $376.4 million of other income in Q2 '21, driven primarily by Amrock, our title insurance services, property valuation, and settlement services company, which generated 260,300 closings, up 193% from Q2 '19.
Generated net income of $1.0 billion , which exceeded full year 2019 net income of $0.9 billion and Adjusted Net Income of $0.9 billion during Q2 '21, which was more than triple Q2 '19 levels, demonstrating the scalability of our platform.
Achieved Adjusted EBITDA of $1.3 billion during Q2 '21, more than triple Q2 '19 levels. Our Adjusted EBITDA margin was 46% for Q2 '21, which compares to 30% for Q2 '19, demonstrating the scalability of our platform.
Grew servicing book unpaid principal balance to $507 billion at June 30, 2021 , up 34% from June 30, 2020 and 50% from June 30, 2019 . Our servicing portfolio includes approximately 2.4 million clients and generates more than $1 billion of recurring servicing fee income on an annualized basis.
Company Highlights
Rocket Platform
Rocket Mortgage was again named #1 in the nation for client satisfaction in mortgage servicing by J.D. Power for 2021. The award recognizes the outstanding client service Rocket Mortgage provided to help clients during the pandemic. This is the 8th consecutive year Rocket Mortgage has earned the accolade, which is based entirely on client feedback collected by the independent research firm. Rocket Mortgage has taken home 19 J.D. Power awards in the last 12 years, including its 11 consecutive rankings for mortgage origination, making it the most awarded company in the study.
Our Rocket Mortgage net client retention rate was 90% over the 12 months ended June 30, 2021 . There is a strong correlation between this metric and client lifetime value, and we believe our net client retention rate is unmatched among mortgage companies and on par with some of the best performing subscription business models in the world.
Rocket Homes, our tech-based real estate service provider and home search site, grew its home search tool and now includes listings from all 50 states. RocketHomes.com, the home search site, reached nearly 2 million average unique monthly visitors, increasing six-fold in Q2 '21 as compared to Q2 '20.
In Q2'21, Rocket Homes' agent referral network drove a record $2 billion real estate transaction value, representing the value of homes purchased and sold through our real estate agent network. In addition, approximately 70% of Rocket Homes closings involve both an agent in the Rocket Homes real estate agent network and Rocket Mortgage. This mortgage attach rate is among the highest in the industry and the increased level of engagement that occurs when clients work with both Rocket Homes and Rocket Mortgage drives higher levels of lead conversion for Rocket Mortgage.
Rocket Homes recently announced a comprehensive suite of services that includes: credit reporting, RocketHomes.com and ForSaleByOwner.com marketplaces, on-staff real estate agents, a nationwide network of trusted real estate professionals, iBuying services to provide a back-up offer to sellers - along with direct connections to Rocket Mortgage, America's largest mortgage lender, and Amrock, a premier closing and settlement services provider. Rocket's iBuyer program, facilitated through third-party partner companies, will be released over the next several quarters.
Rocket Auto, our automotive retail marketplace, facilitated the sale of 15,600 auto units, up more than 9,200 units, or 143%, as compared to Q2'20. Gross Merchandise Value 2 for Q2 '21 was $484 million , more than tripling year-over-year. In Q2'21, one of the largest online sellers of used cars joined Rocket Auto's partnership network, giving Rocket Auto access to tens of thousands of additional used cars to sell through its constantly expanding platform.
We recently announced our entry into the solar energy industry to help make American homes more energy efficient. The solar industry in the U.S is at a growth inflection point, with more than 2 million solar installations in the U.S., reaching a record high in 2020. By 2030, the solar market is expected to quadruple, with 1 in 8 American homes expected to adopt solar, according to a 2021 joint study by the Solar Energy Industries Association and Wood Mackenzie. Rocket will extend its technology, data and client experience to simplify the solar experience for homeowners and connect homeowners with simple, digital financing solutions. The pilot program will begin in the fourth quarter of 2021, and officially launch to the public in early 2022.
We forged a new relationship with MassMutual, enabling its 9,000-plus agents to help originate home loans through Rocket Mortgage.
Technology and Product
Technology and data continue to drive better client experiences, increase conversion and streamline workflows across our platform. During 2021, intelligent client targeting models were deployed to over 80% of our client leads, resulting in $4 billion of incremental application volume this year through increased conversion.
Over the past month, more than 20,000 unique mortgage professional visitors relied on Rocket's broker tools to access knowledge at their fingertips and to get mortgage applications to the finish line. Pathfinder, our centralized digital database of rates and policies tool developed in partnership with Google, has become one of the top industry resources for mortgage brokers. Rocket Connect provides our brokers with a fast, simple way to communicate with experts.
The number of real estate agents that have signed up for Rocket Pro Insight (RPI) more than tripled to approximately 50,000 as of June 30, 2021 , up from approximately 14,000 on December 31, 2020 . RPI is our digital platform providing real estate agents with real-time updates on the status of their clients' mortgages and the ability to assist in the mortgage process.
Lendesk, our fintech provider servicing the Canadian broker space, added an alternative lending section to Lender Spotlight, its centralized digital database of Canadian mortgage rates and policies, to include more than 20 alternative funding lenders. Lender Spotlight is integrated with Finmo, Lendesk's digital mortgage application product, and serves as a go-to resource for brokers to search for and be matched with the right products and loans, suited to specific criteria.
Additional Highlights
Last month, we sponsored our flagship golf event, Rocket Mortgage Classic, a PGA tournament held in Detroit which showcases the best talent in golf and further raises the profile of Rocket Mortgage's brand. Rocket Mortgage also recently expanded its professional golf roster, signing a partnership with 14-time winner Lexi Thompson .
Quicken Loans officially changed its name to Rocket Mortgage on July 31 . The change brings alignment to the overall Rocket brand, associating the company's core tenets of trust, client service, technology with Rocket's end-to-end home buying ecosystem, from home search to mortgage closing.
Supporting Our Communities
For the second year in a row, net proceeds raised by Rocket Mortgage Classic funded the 'Changing the Course' initiative, which aims to provide all Detroiters access to the internet and technology and digital literacy training within five years. The initiative strives to bridge the acute digital divide in Detroit , where nearly one-third of homes lack broadband.
We continue to make progress in our commitment to end veteran homelessness in Detroit and across the country. Our philanthropic partner company, Rocket Community Fund, recently joined forces with the Home Depot Foundation and Detroit Rescue Mission to develop more than 60 units of permanent supportive housing for veterans through a $750,000 philanthropic investment. Since December 2017 , when we first announced our commitment to end veteran homelessness in Detroit , we have seen a 43% decrease in the number of veterans experiencing homelessness.
Third Quarter 2021 Outlook
We expect the following ranges in Q3 2021:
Closed loan volume of between $82.0 billion and $87.0 billion .
Net rate lock volume of between $83.0 billion and $90.0 billion .
Gain on sale margins of 2.70% to 3.00%.
Direct to Consumer
In the Direct to Consumer segment, clients have the ability to interact with Rocket Mortgage online and/or with the Company's mortgage bankers. The Company markets to potential clients in this segment through various brand campaigns and performance marketing channels. The Direct to Consumer segment derives revenue from originating, closing, selling and servicing predominantly agency-conforming loans, which are pooled and sold to the secondary market. The segment also includes title insurance, appraisals and settlement services complementing the Company's end-to-end mortgage origination experience. Servicing activities are fully allocated to the Direct to Consumer segment and are viewed as an extension of the client experience. Servicing enables Rocket Mortgage to establish and maintain long term relationships with our clients, through multiple touchpoints at regular engagement intervals.
DIRECT TO CONSUMER 3
($ amounts in millions)
Q2-21
Q2-20
YTD 21
YTD 20
(Unaudited)
(Unaudited)
Funded loan volume
$
48,902
$
46,777
$
113,931
$
78,468
Funded loan gain on sale margin
4.66
%
5.09
%
5.06
%
4.93
%
Revenue, net
$
2,222
$
3,939
$
5,944
$
4,981
Adjusted Revenue
$
2,343
$
4,213
$
5,521
$
5,999
Contribution margin
$
1,435
$
3,264
$
3,595
$
4,269
Partner Network
The Rocket Professional platform supports our Partner Network segment, where we leverage our superior client service and widely recognized brand to grow marketing and influencer relationships, and our mortgage broker partnerships through Rocket Pro TPO. Our marketing partnerships consist of well-known consumer-focused companies that find value in our award-winning client experience and want to offer their clients mortgage solutions with our trusted, widely recognized brand. These organizations connect their clients directly to us through marketing channels and a referral process. Our influencer partnerships are typically with companies that employ licensed mortgage professionals that find value in our client experience, technology and efficient mortgage process, where mortgages may not be their primary offering. We also enable clients to start the mortgage process through the Rocket platform in the way that works best for them, including through a local mortgage broker.
PARTNER NETWORK
($ amounts in millions)
Q2-21
Q2-20
YTD 21
YTD 20
(Unaudited)
(Unaudited)
Funded loan volume
$
30,120
$
19,732
$
70,849
$
39,064
Funded loan gain on sale margin
1.16
%
2.10
%
1.60
%
1.45
%
Revenue, net
$
319
$
783
$
1,042
$
1,018
Adjusted Revenue
$
319
$
783
$
1,042
$
1,018
Contribution margin
$
143
$
643
$
686
$
786
Balance Sheet and Liquidity
We remain in a strong liquidity position, with total liquidity of $7.8 billion , which includes $2.0 billion of cash on-hand, $2.4 billion of corporate cash used to self-fund loan originations, a portion of which could be transferred to funding facilities (warehouse lines) at our discretion, $3.1 billion of undrawn lines of credit from non-funding facilities, and $0.3 billion of undrawn MSR lines. Our available cash position was $4.4 billion , which includes cash on-hand and corporate cash used to self-fund loan originations.
BALANCE SHEET HIGHLIGHTS
($ amounts in millions)
June 30, 2021
December 31, 2020
(Unaudited)
Cash and cash equivalents
$
1,975
$
1,971
Mortgage servicing rights ("MSRs"), at fair value
$
4,644
$
2,863
Funding facilities
$
17,221
$
17,743
Other financing facilities and debt
$
5,199
$
3,678
Total equity
$
8,186
$
7,882
Second Quarter Earnings Call
Rocket Companies will host a live conference call at 4:30 p.m. ET on August 12, 2021 to discuss its results for the quarter ended June 30, 2021 . A live webcast of the event will be available online by clicking on the " Investor Info " section of our website. The webcast will also be available via rocketcompanies.com .
A replay of the webcast will be available on the Investor Relations site following the conclusion of the event. If you are having issues viewing the webcast, please see the event help guide at the link here .
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
($ In Thousands, Except Shares and Per Share Amounts)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
2021
2020
2021
2020
(Unaudited)
(Unaudited)
Income
Revenue
Gain on sale of loans
Gain on sale of loans excluding fair value of MSRs, net
$
1,484,378
$
4,083,661
$
3,863,656
$
5,370,351
Fair value of originated MSRs
857,111
669,923
2,030,275
1,205,342
Gain on sale of loans, net
2,341,489
4,753,584
5,893,931
6,575,693
Loan servicing (loss) income
Servicing fee income
343,349
249,842
635,710
506,935
Change in fair value of MSRs
(414,745)
(552,844)
(168,824)
(1,544,096)
Loan servicing (loss) income, net
(71,396)
(303,002)
466,886
(1,037,161)
Interest income
Interest income
86,645
78,039
181,890
152,081
Interest expense on funding facilities
(64,378)
(53,757)
(132,222)
(93,216)
Interest income, net
22,267
24,282
49,668
58,865
Other income
376,388
560,949
842,500
804,725
Total revenue, net
2,668,748
5,035,813
7,252,985
6,402,122
Expenses
Salaries, commissions and team member benefits
840,470
854,007
1,682,669
1,537,613
General and administrative expenses
262,815
289,183
554,234
483,257
Marketing and advertising expenses
306,685
202,198
627,528
420,191
Depreciation and amortization
20,589
16,189
35,893
32,304
Interest and amortization expense on non-funding debt
35,038
33,168
70,609
66,275
Other expenses
142,454
155,538
378,185
276,673
Total expenses
1,608,051
1,550,283
3,349,118
2,816,313
Income before income taxes
1,060,697
3,485,530
3,903,867
3,585,809
Provision for income taxes
(24,047)
(21,448)
(89,879)
(22,680)
Net income
1,036,650
3,464,082
3,813,988
3,563,129
Net income attributable to non-controlling interest
(975,530)
(3,464,082)
(3,629,166)
(3,563,129)
Net income attributable to Rocket Companies
$
61,120
$
—
$
184,822
$
—
Earnings per share of Class A common stock
Basic
$
0.45
N/A
$
1.47
N/A
Diluted
$
0.40
N/A
$
1.46
N/A
Weighted average shares outstanding
Basic
136,139,400
N/A
125,961,094
N/A
Diluted
1,991,267,972
N/A
132,100,103
N/A
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
($ In Thousands, Except Shares and Per Share Amounts)
June 30,
2021
December 31,
2020
(Unaudited)
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents
$
1,974,997
$
1,971,085
Restricted cash
77,454
83,018
Mortgage loans held for sale, at fair value
23,194,843
22,865,106
Interest rate lock commitments ("IRLCs"), at fair value
907,978
1,897,194
Mortgage servicing rights ("MSRs"), at fair value
4,644,172
2,862,685
MSRs collateral for financing liability, at fair value
—
205,033
Notes receivable and due from affiliates
10,977
22,172
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization of $531,281 and
$497,812, respectively
242,599
211,161
Deferred tax asset, net
592,909
519,933
Lease right of use assets
304,593
238,546
Forward commitments, at fair value
22,339
20,584
Loans subject to repurchase right from Ginnie Mae
2,769,911
5,696,608
Other assets
876,582
941,477
Total assets
$
35,619,354
$
37,534,602
Liabilities and equity
Liabilities
Funding facilities
$
17,221,229
$
17,742,573
Other financing facilities and debt
Lines of credit
75,000
375,000
Senior Notes, net
2,975,308
2,973,046
Early buy out facility
2,148,959
330,266
MSRs financing liability, at fair value
—
187,794
Accounts payable
287,533
251,960
Lease liabilities
345,930
272,274
Forward commitments, at fair value
91,731
506,071
Investor reserves
74,202
87,191
Notes payable and due to affiliates
76,869
73,896
Tax receivable agreement liability
669,738
550,282
Loans subject to repurchase right from Ginnie Mae
2,769,911
5,696,608
Other liabilities
697,136
605,485
Total liabilities
27,433,546
29,652,446
Equity
Class A common stock, $0.00001 par value - 10,000,000,000 shares authorized, 135,978,914 and
115,372,565 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020,
respectively.
1
1
Class B common stock, $0.00001 par value - 6,000,000,000 shares authorized, none issued and
outstanding as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020.
—
—
Class C common stock, $0.00001 par value - 6,000,000,000 shares authorized, none issued and
outstanding as of June 30, 2021 and December, 31, 2020.
—
—
Class D common stock, $0.00001 par value - 6,000,000,000 shares authorized, 1,848,879,483
and 1,869,079,483 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020,
respectively.
19
19
Additional paid-in capital
363,916
282,743
Retained earnings
261,351
207,422
Accumulated other comprehensive income
431
317
Non-controlling interest
7,560,090
7,391,654
Total equity
8,185,808
7,882,156
Total liabilities and equity
$
35,619,354
$
37,534,602
Summary Segment Results for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2021 and 2020,
($ amounts in millions)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2021
Direct to
Consumer
Partner
Network
Segments
Total
All Other
Total
Total U.S. GAAP Revenue, net
$
2,222
$
319
$
2,541
$
128
$
2,669
Plus: Decrease in MSRs due to valuation
assumptions
121
—
121
—
121
Adjusted Revenue
$
2,343
$
319
$
2,662
$
128
$
2,790
Directly attributable expenses
908
176
1,084
58
1,142
Contribution margin (1)
$
1,435
$
143
$
1,578
$
70
$
1,648
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2020
Direct to
Consumer
Partner
Network
Segments Total
All Other
Total
Total U.S. GAAP revenue, net
$
3,939
$
783
$
4,721
$
315
$
5,036
Plus: Decrease in MSRs due to valuation
assumptions
274
—
274
—
274
Adjusted Revenue
$
4,213
$
783
$
4,996
$
315
$
5,310
Directly attributable expenses
949
139
1,088
123
1,212
Contribution margin (1)
$
3,264
$
643
$
3,908
$
191
$
4,099
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
Direct to
Consumer
Partner
Network
Segments Total
All Other
Total
Total U.S. GAAP revenue, net
$
5,944
$
1,042
$
6,986
$
267
$
7,253
Less: Increase in MSRs due to valuation
assumptions
(423)
—
(423)
—
(423)
Adjusted Revenue
$
5,521
$
1,042
$
6,563
$
267
$
6,830
Directly attributable expenses
1,926
356
2,282
129
2,411
Contribution margin (1)
$
3,595
$
686
$
4,280
$
138
$
4,419
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2020
Direct to
Consumer
Partner
Network
Segments Total
All Other
Total
Total U.S. GAAP revenue, net
$
4,981
$
1,018
$
5,999
$
403
$
6,402
Plus: Decrease in MSRs due to valuation
assumptions
1,018
—
1,018
—
1,018
Adjusted Revenue
$
5,999
$
1,018
$
7,016
$
403
$
7,420
Directly attributable expenses
1,730
231
1,961
169
2,130
Contribution margin (1)
$
4,269
$
786
$
5,056
$
234
$
5,290
(1) We measure the performance of the segments primarily on a contribution margin basis. Contribution margin is intended to measure the direct profitability of each segment and is calculated as Adjusted Revenue less directly attributable expenses. Adjusted Revenue is a non-GAAP financial measure described above. Directly attributable expenses include salaries, commissions and team member benefits, general and administrative expenses, and other expenses, such as direct servicing costs and origination costs.
GAAP to non-GAAP Reconciliations
Adjusted Revenue Reconciliation ($ amounts in millions)
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
2021
2020
2019
2021
2020
2019
(Unaudited)
(Unaudited)
Total Revenue, net
$
2,669
$
5,036
$
937
$
7,253
$
6,402
$
1,569
Change in fair value of MSRs due to valuation
assumptions (net of hedges) (1)
121
274
391
(423)
1,018
712
Adjusted Revenue
$
2,790
$
5,310
$
1,328
$
6,830
$
7,420
$
2,281
(1) Reflects changes in assumptions including discount rates and prepayment speed assumptions, mostly due to changes in market interest rates.
Adjusted Net Income Reconciliation ($ amounts in millions)
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
2021
2020
2019
2021
2020
2019
(Unaudited)
(Unaudited)
Net income attributable to Rocket Companies
$
61
$
—
$
—
$
185
$
—
$
—
Net income impact from pro forma conversion of Class D
common shares to Class A common shares (1)
976
3,465
(53)
3,630
3,564
(351)
Adjustment to the provision for income tax (2)
(240)
(844)
13
(881)
(868)
86
Tax-effected net income (2)
797
2,621
(40)
2,934
2,696
(265)
Non-cash share-based compensation expense
41
31
8
83
60
17
Change in fair value of MSRs due to
valuation assumptions (net of hedges) (3)
121
274
391
(423)
1,018
712
Litigation accrual (4)
—
—
—
15
—
—
Tax impact of adjustments (5)
(40)
(76)
(99)
81
(268)
(181)
Other tax adjustments (6)
1
—
—
2
—
—
Adjusted Net Income
$
920
$
2,851
$
261
$
2,691
$
3,507
$
284
(1) Reflects net income to Class A common stock from pro forma exchange and conversion of corresponding shares of our Class D common shares held by non-controlling interest holders as of June 30, 2021, 2020 and 2019.
(2) Rocket Companies, Inc. will be subject to U.S. Federal income taxes, in addition to state, local and Canadian taxes with respect to its allocable share of any net taxable income of RKT Holdings, LLC. The adjustment to the provision for income tax reflects the effective tax rates assuming Rocket Companies, Inc. owns 100% of the non-voting common interest units of RKT Holdings, LLC. The effective income tax rate for Adjusted Net Income was 24.87% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, 24.82% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 24.77% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019.
(3) Reflects changes in assumptions including discount rates and prepayment speed assumptions, mostly due to changes in market interest rates.
(4) Reflects legal accrual related to a specific legal matter.
(5) Tax impact of adjustments gives effect to the income tax related to non-cash share-based compensation expense, change in fair value of MSRs due to valuation assumptions, and other non-operating items at the above described effective tax rates for each period.
(6) Represents tax benefits due to the amortization of intangible assets and other tax attributes resulting from the purchase of RKT Holdings units, net of payment obligations under Tax Receivable Agreement.
Adjusted Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding Reconciliation ($ in millions, except per share)
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
2021
2020
2019
2021
2020
2019
(Unaudited)
(Unaudited)
Diluted weighted average Class A Common
shares outstanding
1,991,267,972
N/A
N/A
132,100,103
N/A
N/A
Assumed pro forma conversion of Class D
shares (1)
—
N/A
N/A
1,858,812,080
N/A
N/A
Adjusted diluted weighted average shares
outstanding
1,991,267,972
N/A
N/A
1,990,912,183
N/A
N/A
Adjusted Net Income
$
920
N/A(2)
N/A(2)
$
2,691
N/A(2)
N/A(2)
Adjusted Diluted EPS
$
0.46
N/A(2)
N/A(2)
$
1.35
N/A(2)
N/A(2)
(1) Reflects the pro forma exchange and conversion of non-dilutive Class D common stock to Class A common stock.
(2) This non-GAAP measure is not applicable for these periods, as the reorganization transactions had not yet occurred.
Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation ($ amounts in millions)
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
2021
2020
2019
2021
2020
2019
(Unaudited)
(Unaudited)
Net income
$
1,037
$
3,464
$
(53)
$
3,814
$
3,563
$
(352)
Interest and amortization expense on non-
funding debt
35
33
33
71
66
66
Income tax provision
24
21
—
90
23
(1)
Depreciation and amortization
21
16
18
36
32
36
Non-cash share-based compensation expense
41
31
8
83
60
17
Change in fair value of MSRs due to valuation
assumptions (net of hedges) (1)
121
274
391
(423)
1,018
712
Litigation accrual (2)
—
—
—
15
$
—
—
Adjusted EBITDA
$
1,279
$
3,841
$
398
$
3,685
$
4,762
$
479
(1) Reflects changes in assumptions including discount rates and prepayment speed assumptions, mostly due to changes in market interest rates.
(2) Reflects legal accrual related to a specific legal matter.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
To provide investors with information in addition to our results as determined under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP"), we disclose Adjusted Revenue, Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted Diluted EPS, and Adjusted EBITDA as "non-GAAP measures" which management believes provide useful information to investors. These measures are not financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP and should not be considered as a substitute for revenue, net income, or any other operating performance measure calculated in accordance with GAAP, and may not be comparable to a similarly titled measure reported by other companies.
In first quarter of 2021, we revised our definition of Adjusted Net income and Adjusted EBITDA to exclude a litigation accrual that does not directly affect what we consider to be our core operating performance. Excluding these costs did not impact Adjusted Net income or Adjusted EBITDA for the comparative periods presented. From time to time in the future, we may exclude other items if we believe that doing so is consistent with the goal of providing useful information to investors.
We define "Adjusted Revenue" as total revenues net of the change in fair value of mortgage servicing rights ("MSRs") due to valuation assumptions. We define "Adjusted Net Income" as tax-effected earnings before share-based compensation expense, the change in fair value of MSRs due to valuation assumptions, a litigation accrual, and the tax effects of those adjustments. We define "Adjusted Diluted EPS" as Adjusted Net Income divided by the diluted weighted average number of Class A common stock outstanding for the applicable period, which assumes the pro forma exchange and conversion of all outstanding Class D common stock for Class A common stock. We define "Adjusted EBITDA" as earnings before interest and amortization expense on non-funding debt, income tax, depreciation and amortization, net of the change in fair value of MSRs due to valuation assumptions (net of hedges), share-based compensation expense, and a litigation accrual. We exclude from each of these non-GAAP revenues the change in fair value of MSRs due to valuation assumptions (net of hedges) as this represents a non-cash non-realized adjustment to our total revenues, reflecting changes in assumptions including discount rates and prepayment speed assumptions, mostly due to changes in market interest rates, which is not indicative of our performance or results of operation. Adjusted EBITDA includes interest expense on funding facilities, which are recorded as a component of "Interest income, net", as these expenses are a direct cost driven by loan origination volume. By contrast, interest and amortization expense on non-funding debt is a function of our capital structure and is therefore excluded from Adjusted EBITDA. Any non-GAAP earnings margin is calculated by using the non-GAAP metric in question (such as Adjusted EBITDA) as the numerator and Adjusted Revenue as the denominator.
We believe that the presentation of our non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information to investors regarding our results of operations because each measure assists both investors and management in analyzing and benchmarking the performance and value of our business. Our non-GAAP measures provide indicators of performance that are not affected by fluctuations in certain costs or other items. Accordingly, management believes that these measurements are useful for comparing general operating performance from period to period, and management relies on these measures for planning and forecasting of future periods. Additionally, these measures allow management to compare our results with those of other companies that have different financing and capital structures. However, other companies may define Adjusted Revenue, Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted Diluted EPS, and Adjusted EBITDA differently, and as a result, our non-GAAP financial measures may not be directly comparable to those of other companies.
Although we use our non-GAAP financial measures to assess the performance of our business, such use is limited because they do not include certain material costs necessary to operate our business. Additionally, our definitions of our non-GAAP financial measures allows us to add back certain non-cash charges and deduct certain gains that are included in calculating the most comparable figures calculated under GAAP. However, these expenses and gains vary greatly, and are difficult to predict. They can represent the effect of long-term strategies as opposed to short-term results. Adjusted Revenue, Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted Earnings per Share, and Adjusted EBITDA should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for, total revenues, net income attributable to Rocket Companies, net income (loss), and Earnings per share in accordance with U.S. GAAP as measures of performance. Our presentation of non-GAAP financial measures should not be construed as an indication that our future results will be unaffected by unusual or nonrecurring items.
Adjusted Revenue, Adjusted Net Income, and Adjusted EBITDA have limitations as analytical tools, and you should not consider them in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under U.S. GAAP. Some of these limitations are: (a) they do not reflect every cash expenditure, future requirements for capital expenditures or contractual commitments; (b) Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect the significant interest expense or the cash requirements necessary to service interest or principal payment on our debt; (c) although depreciation and amortization are non-cash charges, the assets being depreciated and amortized will often have to be replaced or require improvements in the future, and Adjusted Revenue, Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EBITDA do not reflect any cash requirement for such replacements or improvements; and (d) they are not adjusted for all non-cash income or expense items that are reflected in our statements of cash flows.
Because of these limitations, Adjusted Revenue, Adjusted Net Income, and Adjusted EBITDA are not intended as alternatives to total revenue, net income attributable to Rocket Companies or net income (loss) as an indicator of our operating performance and should not be considered as measures of discretionary cash available to us to invest in the growth of our business or as measures of cash that will be available to us to meet our obligations. We compensate for these limitations by using Adjusted Revenue, Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EBITDA along with other comparative tools, together with U.S. GAAP measurements, to assist in the evaluation of operating performance.
Forward Looking Statements
Some of the statements contained in this document are 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. These forward-looking statements are generally identified by the use of words such as "anticipate," "believe," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "plan," "potential," "predict," "project," "should," "target," "will," "would" and, in each case, their negative or other various or comparable terminology. These forward-looking statements reflect our views with respect to future events as of the date of this document and are based on our management's current expectations, estimates, forecasts, projections, assumptions, beliefs and information. Although management believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that these expectations will prove to have been correct. All such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside of our control, and could cause future events or results to be materially different from those stated or implied in this document. It is not possible to predict or identify all such risks. These risks include, but are not limited to, the risk factors that are described under the section titled "Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, Current Reports on Form 8-K, and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These factors should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with the other cautionary statements that are included in this document and in our SEC filings. We expressly disclaim any obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.
About Rocket Companies
Rocket Companies is a Detroit -based holding company consisting of personal finance and consumer technology brands including Rocket Mortgage, Rocket Homes, Rocket Loans, Rocket Auto, Rock Central, Amrock, Core Digital Media, Rock Connections, Lendesk and Edison Financial. Since 1985, Rocket Companies has been obsessed with helping its clients achieve the American dream of home ownership and financial freedom. Rocket Companies offers an industry-leading client experience powered by our simple, fast and trusted digital solutions. Rocket Companies has approximately 26,000 team members across the United States and Canada . Rocket Companies ranked #5 on Fortune's list of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" in 2021 and has placed in the top third of the list for 18 consecutive years. For more information, please visit our Corporate Website , Investor Relations Website , Twitter page , and our LinkedIn page .
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1 "GAAP" stands for Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the U.S. On August 6, 2020, Rocket Companies' stock began trading on the NYSE and it did not have any shares outstanding or calculations of earnings per share for any periods prior to this date. Please see the sections of this document titled "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" and "GAAP to non-GAAP Reconciliations" for more information on the Company's non-GAAP measures and its share count. Certain figures in the tables throughout this document may not foot due to rounding.
2 Gross Merchandise Value includes the sales price of vehicles sold plus vehicle-related product sales that were generated during the period.
3 We measure the performance of the Direct to Consumer and Partner Network segments primarily on a contribution margin basis. Contribution margin is intended to measure the direct profitability of each segment and is calculated as Adjusted Revenue less directly attributable expenses. Directly attributable expenses include salaries, commissions and team member benefits, general and administrative expenses, and other expenses, such as direct servicing costs and origination costs. A loan is considered "funded" when it is sold to investors on the secondary market. See "Summary Segment Results" section later in this document and the footnote on "Segments" in the "Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements" in the Company's forthcoming filing on Form 10-Q for more information.
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Something brewing in aftermarket or is that just a glitch?
$17.47 @ 4:00PM
$18.56 @ 4:22PM
New all time low coming for the boys in Detroit . Must suck being a banker at QL working for these guys.
Stock price is Plunging must be bad news in earnings later after market close.
$RKT News: Rocket Homes Combines Every Aspect of Home Buying and Selling into One Simple, Customizable Platform
DETROIT, Aug. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Rocket Homes, a technology-driven real estate service provider and part of Rocket Companies (NYSE: RKT), today announced it is revolutionizing the way home buying and selling is done in America by seamlessly integrating the tools, professionals and innovations needed to win in a red-hot housing market. Rocket Homes will be the first real estate company ever to create a wide array of choices for those in the market, putting clients in the position to create their own truly bespoke experience, rather than the traditional one-size-fits-all approach that has been the standard for more than a century.
Suite of logos for Rocket Sister Companies including Rocket Mortgage by Quicken Loans, Rocket Loans, Rocket Homes and Rocket HQ
The company is bringing together a comprehensive suite of services that includes: credit reporting, home search, the industry-leading ForSaleByOwner.com process, on-staff real estate agents, a nationwide network of trusted real estate professionals, iBuying services to provide a back-up offer to sellers - along with direct connections to Rocket Mortgage, America's largest mortgage lender, and Amrock, a premier closing and settlement services provider.
"There is nothing more exciting than getting the keys to a new home, but far too often the process of getting to that point is confusing and fragmented. At Rocket Homes, we are laser-focused on using technology and innovation to create a fully customized and transparent experience that is stress-free and fully integrated – working seamlessly with sister companies to simplify and speed-up the process, all while saving our clients money," said Doug Seabolt, CEO of Rocket Homes. "Whether a client is looking to sell their house on their own, get assistance from an on-staff Rocket Homes agent or meet face-to-face with our trusted local real estate professionals, we will have unique options and resources to help every client move through the process in a way that is fully customized to them."
Homeowners looking to sell their property will have the ability to select the right experience for their needs and goals thanks to Rocket Homes Seller Solutions. Through the program, sellers can:
Leverage the industry-leading ForSaleByOwner.com platform that provides sellers all the tools they need to go through the process on their own. This option has become increasingly popular among homeowners in today's competitive housing market.
Work with highly skilled, on-staff Rocket Homes Real Estate Agents that advise clients on the best list price, facilitate professional photos, list the house on the local multiple listing service, negotiate offers and handle all paperwork. Just like Rocket Mortgage effectively serves clients in all 50 states from centralized locations, Rocket Homes agents will assist with the most complex moments of the real estate transaction from downtown Detroit. With this option – which will be open to the public starting in the fourth quarter of 2021 - homeowners pay a significantly lower commission of only 1.5% for the selling agent, as opposed to the traditional fee of 3% -- which represents a savings of $4,500 on a $300,000 home sale.
If a homeowner wants to work with an expert in their local area, they can tap into the Rocket Homes Verified Partner Agent Network of trusted and vetted professionals. This is a nationwide group of the best real estate agents who consistently receive top ratings from the clients they serve. The Partner Agent Network provides the option of a high-touch, in-person experience that some sellers desire. It consists of thousands of professionals working in every state, representing more than 3,000 counties across the country.
True to the company's promise of providing certainty in complex moments, a soon-to-be-released iBuyer program, facilitated through third-party partner companies, will ensure every owner is given the opportunity to receive a guaranteed offer on their house. Consumers who need to sell their house before buying another often lose out on their new dream home due to the need to make a contingency offer – meaning their deal hinges on closing the sale on their existing property. With the forthcoming program from Rocket Homes, these consumers will now have a guaranteed offer on their current house and can eliminate the need for contingency altogether.
Once a client completes the selling experience with Rocket Homes, they will be able to use the company's robust home listing sites and be referred to one of the company's Partner Agents to assist with the purchase of their house. To provide clarity and transparency, real estate professionals can leverage the Rocket Pro Insight application which enables them to help their clients throughout the mortgage process with unmatched service. Through this app, agents can upload documents on behalf of the buyer, ensuring the process continues moving quickly. Rocket Pro Insight even enables the real estate expert to adjust the loan amount on the approval letter - within an approved range to ensure they are delivering offers that help their clients win. As of the end of the second quarter of 2021, there were nearly 50,000 agents using Rocket Pro Insight.
Home buyers can also view listings from all 50 states on RocketHomes.com, the company's mobile app or on ForSaleByOwner.com. Beyond finding houses, the company's website supplies Americans with easy-to-consume market intelligence, helping ensure they make informed decisions. Rocket Homes Housing Market Reports provide deep insights and trend information on neighborhoods, displaying whether it is a buyer's or seller's market, the average number of days a home is listed in the area, the median home price and much more. This information is displayed in a clear, easy-to-understand format, providing the real-time, actionable insights that homebuyers need to make immediate and educated decisions.
Before even starting the search process, consumers can use Rocket Homes' proprietary credit monitoring tools to ensure they are financially prepared to purchase the home of their dreams. These resources enable consumers to check their credit report and view how various factors will impact their credit score. As an added benefit, clients can utilize the Home Affordability Calculator to determine the home price they can afford using credit score, gross income, debt and expenses. The tool then shows home prices in their desired area that fit their budget, ensuring they are fully prepared when beginning the homebuying process.
Rocket Homes' innovations are made stronger by the seamless integration with fellow Rocket Companies platform businesses including Rocket Mortgage, the nation's largest mortgage lender, and Amrock, a leading title and settlement services company, to provide a cohesive and unmatched end-to-end housing ecosystem.
The company's on-staff real estate agents, its iBuyer program to give sellers a guaranteed offer and additional forthcoming innovations will be released throughout the remainder of 2021 and into early 2022.
Forward Looking Statements
Some of the statements contained in this document are 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. These forward-looking statements are generally identified by the use of words such as "anticipate," "believe," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "plan," "potential," "predict," "project," "should," "target," "will," "would" and, in each case, their negative or other various or comparable terminology. These forward-looking statements reflect our views with respect to future events as of the date of this document and are based on our management's current expectations, estimates, forecasts, projections, assumptions, beliefs and information. Although management believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that these expectations will prove to have been correct. All such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside of our control, and could cause future events or results to be materially different from those stated or implied in this document. It is not possible to predict or identify all such risks. These risks include, but are not limited to, the risk factors that are described under the section titled "Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, Current Reports on Form 8-K, and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These factors should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with the other cautionary statements that are included in this document and in our SEC filings. We expressly disclaim any obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.
About Rocket Homes
Rocket Homes is a tech-based real estate service provider and home search site which is a part of Rocket Companies (NYSE: RKT). It manages a nationwide Partner Agent Network that includes some of the nation's top agents from 3,000 different counties and has assisted nearly one million consumers with their home buying and selling needs. All of its Partner Agents are prescreened and demonstrate exceptional client service, knowledge and experience in their local communities. Rocket Homes hosts a website and mobile app consumers can use to search for homes, connect with a real estate professional and obtain mortgage approval through sister company Rocket Mortgage - creating a seamless, fully integrated home buying and selling experience. For more information, please visit http://www.RocketHomes.com.
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$RKT News: Welcome Home: Rocket Mortgage Expands Resources & Support for Detroit Homebuyers
DETROIT, Aug. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Rocket Mortgage, America's largest mortgage lender and a part of Rocket Companies (NYSE: RKT), today announced a full suite of programs to help Detroit residents who are interested in buying a home in the city, regardless of where they are on their homebuying journey. The new initiative includes $2,500 in lender credits when purchasing a primary residence in Detroit, along with resources for residents who are underbanked or can benefit from credit counseling and homebuyer education.
Rocket Mortgage's Detroit Home Loan+ program offers $2,500 closing cost credit for those buying a primary residence in Detroit, along with financial guidance and homeownership education to residents who are looking for additional assistance.
"Detroit has been home to Rocket Mortgage for more than a decade. In that time, we have been proud to use our expertise to create initiatives that support the city's homeowners," said Jay Farner, CEO of Rocket Companies. "Today, we are doubling down on that commitment. By increasing access to banking, credit-building opportunities and, ultimately, home financing, more Detroit residents will be able to build equity through homeownership, which increases neighborhood stability and opportunity for future generations."
Rocket Mortgage's new initiatives start with those who have a desire to buy a home but need some help along the way. If a Detroiter does not have a bank account, or needs to boost their credit score, Rocket Mortgage will connect them with MoCaFi, a Black-owned FinTech company.
"MoCaFi's goal, as part of the Detroit Home Loan+ program, is to provide the Detroit community with a broader set of resources that can help them take the steps needed to prepare for homeownership. We, along with Rocket Mortgage, believe everyone should have an opportunity at this important part of the American Dream," said Wole Coaxum, CEO of MoCaFi. "Our journey starts with getting Detroiters a bank account, if they don't already have one. We can also help them bring additional data – including rent payments – into their credit report. We believe offering Detroit residents strong banking and credit fundamentals will create a better path to purchasing a home and getting the stability and equity that comes with it."
Detroiters in need of additional support will be connected to the Detroit Housing Network – a conglomerate of six Detroit-based nonprofits providing wide-ranging housing services for renters, homebuyers and homeowners. Clients will get hands-on support from trained specialists to prepare them for homeownership.
"Rocket Mortgage is taking an important step to increase homeownership in the city of Detroit," said Dana Arrington, director of homeownership and sales of CHN Housing Partners – administrators of the Detroit Housing Network. "We know the journey to homeownership is different for everyone and, everyone is at a different stage, this program will help Detroiters find the right resources to create a path to homeownership, build equity and unlock the generational wealth that comes with homeownership."
Once ready to become a homeowner, Detroit residents can leverage Rocket Mortgage's new Detroit Home Loan+ program to receive a $2,500 closing cost credit when buying a primary residence in the city. The closing cost credit is automatically applied to all eligible mortgages, which includes conventional, FHA and VA loans. Detroiters can apply through the Rocket Mortgage app or call the Detroit Home Loan+ mortgage banking specialists at 800-291-1488.
Rocket Mortgage operates under a "for-more-than-profit" philosophy. The company recognizes that business and community are inextricably linked. It has leveraged its resources to build programs and partnerships that support a more inclusive, thriving and resilient city. Since moving to Detroit in 2010, Rocket Mortgage and the Rocket Community Fund – the philanthropic partner company of Rocket Companies – have demonstrated a commitment to serving and supporting city residents through data-driven investments and initiatives.
"The Rocket Community Fund is dedicated to building homeownership, wealth and stability for all Detroit families," said Laura Grannemann, Vice President of the Rocket Community Fund. "Through programs like Detroit Home Loan+, Rehabbed & Ready, Make It Home and Neighbor to Neighbor we are directly addressing the systems that have historically prevented residents from owning their own homes and building equity."
Homebuyers can apply for a mortgage and take advantage of the Detroit Home Loan+ program by visiting RocketMortgage.com/Detroit or by calling 800-291-1488.
About Rocket Mortgage
Detroit-based Rocket Mortgage, the nation's largest home mortgage lender, enables the American Dream of homeownership and financial freedom through its obsession with an industry-leading, digital-driven client experience. Rocket Mortgage closed $320 billion dollars of mortgage volume across all 50 states in 2020. In late 2015, it introduced the first fully digital, completely online mortgage experience. Currently, 99% of all home loans originated by the company utilize Rocket Mortgage technology.
Rocket Mortgage moved its headquarters to downtown Detroit in 2010. Today, Rocket Mortgage and Rocket Companies employ 24,000 full-time team members nationwide. The company generates loan production from web centers located in Detroit, Cleveland and Phoenix and operates a centralized loan processing facility in Detroit. Rocket Mortgage ranked highest in the country for customer satisfaction for primary mortgage origination by J.D. Power for the past 11 consecutive years, 2010 – 2020, and also ranked highest in the country for customer satisfaction among all mortgage servicers the past seven eight years, 2014 – 2021.
Rocket Companies, Rocket Mortgage's parent company, ranked #5 on Fortune's list of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" in 2021 and has placed in the top third of the list for 18 consecutive years.
For more information and company news visit QuickenLoans.com/PressRoom.
About Rocket Community Fund
The Rocket Community Fund is a partner company of Rocket Companies, which includes Rocket Mortgage – the nation's largest mortgage lender. It also coordinates team member volunteerism for Bedrock and other affiliated companies who comprise the Rock Family of Companies. Its strategy aims to support thriving, resilient and inclusive communities through data-driven investments in housing, employment and public life.
Through its For-More-Than-Profit model, the Rocket Community Fund recognizes that business and community are inextricably linked, and it purposefully brings together all of the assets of the Rocket Mortgage and Rock Family of Companies business – team member talent, technology, policy advocacy, and philanthropic resources – to invest in comprehensive community development in Detroit and across the country.
Alongside financial investments, the Rocket Community Fund has organized team members to provide more than 815,000 volunteer hours nationwide, including 415,000 in Detroit.
For more information, visit RocketCommunityFund.org.,
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Rocket Companies, Inc. (NYSE: RKT) ("Rocket Companies" or the "Company"), a Detroit-based holding company consisting of tech-driven real estate, mortgage, and financial services businesses – including Rocket Mortgage, Rocket Homes and Rocket Auto – today announced the Company will issue its second quarter 2021 earnings on August 12, 2021. Management will host a conference call to discuss results at 4:30pm ET on this date, and a press release detailing the Company's results will be issued prior to the call.
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