NMIH 8-K Q4 2013 Earnings


 
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported) March 10, 2014

NMI Holdings, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)




Delaware
001-36174
45-4914248
(State or Other Jurisdiction
 of Incorporation)
(Commission
 File Number)
(IRS Employer
 Identification No.)

                                                              2100 Powell Street, 12th Floor, Emeryville, CA.
94608
                                                              (Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(Zip Code)

(855) 530-6642
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)






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Item 2.02.     Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On March 10, 2014, NMI Holdings, Inc. issued a news release announcing its financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2013. A copy of this news release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.

The information included in, or furnished with, this report shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act"), nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01.          Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

99.1*               NMI Holdings, Inc. News Release dated March 10, 2014.

_____________________

*  Furnished herewith.






SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.


NMI Holdings, Inc.
(Registrant)

Date: March 10, 2014                
By:
/s/ John (Jay) M. Sherwood, Jr.
 
John (Jay) M. Sherwood, Jr.
 
Chief Financial Officer









EXHIBIT INDEX


Exhibit No.    Description

99.1*         NMI Holdings, Inc. News Release dated March 10, 2014.


*  Furnished herewith


































EXHIBIT 99.1 Q4 2013 Earnings
EXHIBIT 99.1





NMI Holdings, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2013 Financial Results

EMERYVILLE, CA - March 10, 2014 - NMI Holdings, Inc., (NASDAQ: NMIH) (the “Company”), the parent company of National Mortgage Insurance Corporation (National MI), today reported its results for the three months and the full year ended December 31, 2013. The Company reported a net loss for the quarter ended December 31, 2013 of $13.1 million, or $0.23 per share, and a net loss of $55.2 million, or $0.99 per share, for the year ended December 31, 2013.
“Through the hard work of a very talented group of employees, we realized significant and foundational accomplishments in 2013 and continue towards the vision we laid out in 2011,” said Bradley Shuster, president and CEO of NMI Holdings, Inc. "We completed an initial public offering and registered shares sold to investors in our initial private placement (making good on our commitment to our stockholders), gained approvals from both GSEs, developed an industry-leading insurance management platform, integrated systems with customers and servicers, and obtained licenses in 50 of 51 jurisdictions,” he said.  
In the fourth quarter of 2013, the Company had primary new insurance written of $157.6 million compared to $3.6 million of primary new insurance written for the quarter ended September 30, 2013. Primary new insurance written totaled $162.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2013. Pool new insurance written for 2013 was $5.2 billion and is related to the Fannie Mae transaction previously disclosed in the Company's 2013 filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
For the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company had primary risk-in-force of $36.5 million compared to primary risk-in-force of $1.2 million at September 30, 2013. Pool risk-in-force for the year ended December 31, 2013 was $93.1 million.
For the fourth quarter of 2013, the Company had total revenues of $2.2 million, primarily comprised of $1.6 million in premiums earned and $1.5 million of investment income offset by $0.9 million of loss from the change in the fair value of the warrant liability. For the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company had total revenues of $5.6 million, primarily comprised of $4.8 million of investment income and $2.1 million in premiums earned offset by $1.5 million of loss from the change in the fair value of the warrant liability.
Total expenses for the quarter were $15.3 million. For the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company had total expenses of $60.7 million.
At December 31, 2013, the Company had approximately $465.0 million of cash and investments and book equity of $463.2 million or $7.98 in book value per share. This book value excludes any benefit attributable to the Company’s net deferred tax asset.
As of December 31, 2013, the Company's net deferred tax asset, before valuation allowance was $35.6 million, compared to $26.6 million at September 30, 2013.
During November 2013, the Company completed an initial public offering of 2.4 million shares of its common stock and its common stock began trading on the NASDAQ on November 8, 2013, under the symbol “NMIH.” Net proceeds to the Company from the offering were approximately $28 million.
“National MI is quickly establishing itself as the mortgage insurance company that provides one of the most definitive terms of coverage in the industry bolstered by capital strength and no legacy risk.  The customer response to our master policy and unprecedented claims payment certainty has been extremely positive. We continue to expand our customer footprint each quarter, and as of the end of February 2014, we had approximately 400 master policies signed with lenders, including 12 of the top 25 sellers of GSE loans with private MI, as defined by Inside Mortgage Finance. In addition, we had approximately 60 lenders sending the Company mortgage insurance applications and 34 customers generating NIW. The improved housing outlook in 2014 bodes well for the private mortgage insurance industry, and I am confident we will continue to make significant progress in 2014,” Shuster said.




EXHIBIT 99.1

Conference Call and Webcast Details
NMI Holdings, Inc. will hold a conference call today, March 10, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. Pacific time / 5:00 p.m. Eastern time to allow analysts and stockholders the opportunity to hear management discuss the Company's quarterly and year end results. The conference call will be broadcast live on the Company’s website, in the "Investor Relations" section at http://ir.nationalmi.com. The call may also be accessed by dialing (888) 734-0328 inside the U.S., or (678) 894-3054 for international callers using conference ID: 51892317, or by referencing NMI Holdings, Inc. Investors and analysts are asked to dial-in ten minutes before the conference call begins.

About National MI
National Mortgage Insurance Corporation (National MI), a subsidiary of NMI Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: NMIH), is a U.S.-based, private mortgage insurance company enabling low down payment borrowers to realize home ownership while protecting lenders and investors against losses related to a borrower's default. To learn more, please visit www.nationalmi.com.




EXHIBIT 99.1


CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements contained in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any statements about our expectations, beliefs, plans, predictions, forecasts, objectives, assumptions or future events or performance are not historical facts and may be forward-looking. These statements are often, but not always, made through the use of words or phrases such as “anticipate,” “believes,” “can,” “could,” “may,” “predicts,” “potential,” “should,” “will,” “estimate,” “plans,” “projects,” “continuing,” “ongoing,” “expects,” “intends” and similar words or phrases. All forward-looking statements are only predictions and involve estimates, known and unknown risks, assumptions and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in them. Many risks and uncertainties are inherent in our industry and markets. Others are more specific to our business and operations. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those set forth under the heading “Risk Factors” in our most recent Registration Statement on Form S-1, and described from time to time in subsequent reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including in our quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed on December 17, 2013. Any or all of our forward-looking statements in this press release may turn out to be inaccurate. Consequently, our actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements contained in this press release. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made and we undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which the statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events except as required by law.

Media Contact:
Mary McGarity
Strategic Vantage Marketing & Public Relations
(203) 513-2721
MaryMcGarity@StrategicVantage.com




EXHIBIT 99.1

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
 
For the Quarter Ended December 31,
 
For the Year Ended December 31,
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
 
(unaudited)
 
(unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
(In Thousands, except per share data)
Revenues
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Premiums written
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Direct
$
3,058

 
$

 
$
3,541

 
$

Net premiums written
3,058

 

 
3,541

 

Increase in unearned premium
(1,446
)
 

 
(1,446
)
 

Net premiums earned
1,612

 

 
2,095

 

Net investment income
1,472

 
5

 
4,808

 
6

Net realized investment gains
14

 

 
186

 

(Loss) Gain from change in fair value of warrant liability
(918
)
 
278

 
(1,529
)
 
278

Total Revenues
2,180

 
283

 
5,560

 
284

Expenses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Insurance claims and claims expenses, net

 

 

 

Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs
1

 

 
1

 

Other underwriting and operating expenses
15,263

 
13,079

 
60,743

 
27,775

Total Expenses
15,264

 
13,079

 
60,744

 
27,775

Net Loss
$
(13,084
)
 
$
(12,796
)
 
$
(55,184
)
 
$
(27,491
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loss per share
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic and diluted loss per share
$
(0.23
)
 
$
(0.23
)
 
$
(0.99
)
 
$
(0.73
)
Weighted average common shares outstanding
57,238,730

 
55,500,100

 
56,005,326

 
37,909,936


CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
December 31, 2013
 
December 31, 2012
 
(In Thousands)
Total investment portfolio
$
409,088

 
$
4,864

Cash and cash equivalents
55,929

 
485,855

Restricted cash

 
40,338

Software and equipment, net
8,876

 
7,550

Other assets
7,326

 
4,161

Total Assets
$
481,219

 
$
542,768

Reserve for losses and loss adjustment expenses
$

 
$

Accounts payable and accrued expenses
10,052

 
8,707

Purchase fees and purchase consideration payable

 
40,338

Warrant liability
6,371

 
4,842

Other liabilities
1,579

 
133

Total Liabilities
18,002

 
54,020

Total Shareholders' Equity (Deficit)
463,217

 
488,748

Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
$
481,219

 
$
542,768




EXHIBIT 99.1

New Insurance Written, Insurance in Force, and Risk in Force

As of December 31, 2013
NIW
 
IIF
 
RIF
Total Portfolio by FICO Score
(Dollars in Thousands)
Primary
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
>= 740
$
113,907

70.2
%
 
$
113,741

70.3
%
 
$
25,783

70.6
%
680 - 739
47,102

29.0

 
46,827

29.0

 
10,459

28.6

620 - 679
1,163

0.8

 
1,163

0.7

 
274

0.8

<= 619


 


 


Total Primary
162,172

100.0

 
161,731

100.0

 
36,516

100.0

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pool
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
>= 740
4,186,844

81.0

 
4,127,451

81.0

 
75,195

80.8

680 - 739
832,755

16.1

 
821,852

16.1

 
15,146

16.2

620 - 679
152,065

2.9

 
149,214

2.9

 
2,749

3.0

<= 619


 


 


Total Pool
5,171,664

100.0

 
5,098,517

100.0

 
93,090

100.0

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
>= 740
4,300,751

80.6

 
4,241,192

80.6

 
100,978

77.9

680 - 739
879,857

16.5

 
868,679

16.5

 
25,605

19.8

620 - 679
153,228

2.9

 
150,377

2.9

 
3,023

2.3

<= 619


 


 


Total Portfolio
$
5,333,836

100.0
%
 
$
5,260,248

100.0
%
 
$
129,606

100.0
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
RIF on defaulted loans
 
 
 
 
 
 
$

 
 
Primary
 
Pool
Percentage of RIF by Loan Type
 
 
 
Fixed
91.3
%
 
100.0
%
Adjustable rate mortgages:
 
 
 
Less than five years

 

Five years and longer
8.7

 

Total Primary
100.0
%
 
100.0
%
 
Primary
 
Pool
 
RIF
 
% of Total LTV
 
Policy Count
 
RIF
 
% of Total LTV
 
Policy Count
Total RIF by LTV
(Dollars in Thousands)
95.01% and above
$
324

 
0.9
%
 
4

 
$

 
%
 

90.01% to 95.00%
16,777

 
45.9

 
255

 

 

 

85.01% to 90.00%
15,031

 
41.2

 
241

 

 

 

80.01% to 85.00%
4,384

 
12.0

 
153

 

 

 

80.00% and below

 

 

 
93,090

 
100.0

 
21,921

Total RIF
$
36,516

 
100.0
%
 
653

 
$
93,090

 
100.0
%
 
21,921




EXHIBIT 99.1

 
Loan Size
 
Coverage
Average Primary Loan Size and Coverage by FICO
(Dollars in Thousands)
>= 740
$
253

 
23.0
%
680 - 739
237

 
23.4
%
620 - 679
194

 
22.3
%
<= 619

 
%
 
December 31, 2013
 
September 30, 2013
 
June 30, 2013
 
March 31, 2013
Primary
(Dollars in Thousands)
New insurance written
$
157,568

 
$
3,560

 
$
1,045

 
$

Insurance in force (end of period)
$
161,731

 
$
4,604

 
$
1,045

 
$

Policies in force
653

 
22

 
6

 

Weighted-average coverage (1)
22.6
%
 
26.0
%
 
24.6
%
 
%
Loans in default (count)

 

 

 


(1) End of period risk in force divided by insurance in force.