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Finance of America grows reverse mortgage volume despite Q2 net loss of $29M

Created at 4 Aug · 10:16 PM1 source↑ Market-relevant
IN SHORT

Finance of America Companies Inc. reported a 21% year-over-year increase in reverse mortgage and home equity funding volume for Q2 2026, reaching $730 million. This growth occurred despite a reported net loss of $29 million, primarily due to non-cash fair value adjustments in its portfolio business.

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Key Numbers

$29 millionQ2 net loss
$730 millionQ2 reverse mortgage volume
21%Year-over-year volume growth
$1.33 billionFirst-half 2026 volume
14%First-half volume growth
$0.10Basic earnings per share
$1 millionNet income attributable to Class A common shareholders
$1.28Diluted loss per share
$0.84Adjusted earnings per share
$19 millionAdjusted net income
53%Year-over-year adjusted net income improvement
$35 millionQ2 Adjusted EBITDA
$79 millionFirst-half 2026 Adjusted EBITDA
$10 million
Retirement solutions pretax income
10.1%Retirement solutions revenue margins
$15 millionRetirement solutions adjusted net income
$20 millionFirst-half retirement solutions pretax income
$29 millionFirst-half retirement solutions adjusted net income
$26 millionPortfolio management pretax loss
$108 millionQ2 2025 portfolio management profit
$36 millionQ1 2026 portfolio management profit
$46 millionYear-to-date portfolio management adjusted net income
$37 millionFirst-half 2025 portfolio management adjusted net income
$1 millionQ2 portfolio management revenue
$130 millionQ2 2025 portfolio management revenue
$85 millionCash and cash equivalents
85%Year-over-year cash increase
$46 millionYear-ago cash and cash equivalents
$108 millionEnd of March cash and cash equivalents
$37.3 billionTotal assets
24%Year-over-year total asset increase
$36 billionSecuritized loans held for investment
25%Securitized loans increase
$37 billionAssets under management
$407 millionTotal equity
$473 millionYear-ago total equity
$297 millionEquity attributable to common stock
$33.20Book value per common share
$246 millionTangible equity
$13.31Tangible equity per share
July 1Onity asset purchase closing date
$70 millionOnity assets book value
13Onity staff hired
$15 trillionHome equity held by seniors

Who's Involved

Finance of America Companies Inc.
Texas-based lender reporting Q2 2026 earnings
Graham Fleming
CEO of Finance of America Companies Inc.
Kristen Sieffert
President of Finance of America Companies Inc.
Onity Mortgage Corp.
Seller of servicing portfolio to Finance of America
Celink
Subservicer for Finance of America
Finance of America grows reverse mortgage volume despite Q2 net loss of $29M

↳ Why This Matters

Finance of America's ability to grow its core reverse mortgage business while navigating portfolio valuation challenges indicates resilience in its primary market, even as it manages broader financial impacts. The company's strategic acquisition and focus on proprietary products suggest a path toward sustained profitability.

Key facts

  • Finance of America Companies Inc. (FOA) reported $730 million in reverse mortgage and home equity funding volume for Q2 2026.
  • This volume marks a 21% increase compared to $602 million in the same period of 2025.
  • The company incurred a net loss of $29 million for the quarter, attributed to non-cash fair value adjustments.
  • Adjusted net income was $19 million, showing a 53% year-over-year increase.
  • The retirement solutions segment saw revenue rise 19% to $74 million.
  • FOA acquired Onity Mortgage Corp.'s servicing portfolio of Home Equity Conversion Mortgages.

Finance of America Companies Inc. (FOA) reported a 21% year-over-year increase in reverse mortgage and home equity funding volume for the second quarter of 2026, reaching $730 million. This growth occurred despite a net loss of $29 million for the period, primarily driven by non-cash fair value adjustments in its portfolio business.

The company's retirement solutions segment, which focuses on reverse mortgages, saw its funded volume rise to $730 million, a 21% increase from the prior year. Revenue in this segment grew 19% to $74 million, with pretax income holding steady at $10 million and adjusted net income at $15 million.

In contrast, the portfolio management segment experienced a pretax loss of $26 million, a significant swing from a profit in the previous year, due to negative non-cash fair value adjustments on retained interests in securitizations. However, year-to-date adjusted net income for this segment improved by 24% to $46 million.

CEO Graham Fleming highlighted operational improvements and investments translating into a stronger business, citing increased demand and productivity. The company also recently acquired Onity Mortgage Corp.'s servicing portfolio of Home Equity Conversion Mortgages, which closed on July 1, adding servicing assets and personnel.

Total assets for Finance of America increased 24% year over year to $37.3 billion, with securitized loans held for investment rising 25% to $36 billion. Total equity stood at $407 million, down from the previous year, with equity attributable to common stock at $297 million.

Frequently asked questions

The net loss of $29 million was primarily driven by non-cash fair value adjustments in the company's portfolio business, specifically on retained interests in securitizations.

Reverse mortgage and home equity funding volume grew 21% year over year to $730 million in Q2 2026.

Finance of America acquired Onity Mortgage Corp.'s servicing portfolio of Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECMs), which closed on July 1.

Demand for proprietary products is rising, largely because they offer better cash flow to consumers and are better suited to customer needs.

What Happens Next

01Finance of America will continue to integrate the acquired Onity Mortgage Corp. servicing portfolio.
02The company will focus on leveraging its existing pipeline to generate production.
03Demand for proprietary reverse mortgage products is expected to continue growing.

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How It Developed

Finance of America Companies Inc. reported $730 million in reverse mortgage and home equity funding volume for Q2 2026.
This volume represents a 21% year-over-year increase from $602 million in Q2 2025.
The company posted a net loss of $29 million for the quarter, impacted by non-cash fair value adjustments.
Adjusted net income was $19 million, a 53% year-over-year improvement.
The retirement solutions segment revenue increased 19% to $74 million.
The portfolio management segment reported a pretax loss of $26 million due to negative fair value adjustments.
Finance of America completed the acquisition of Onity Mortgage Corp.'s servicing portfolio of Home Equity Conversion Mortgages.
Total assets rose 24% year over year to $37.3 billion.

Sources

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Finance of America grows reverse mortgage volume despite Q2 net loss of $29MHousingWire

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