NMIH 8-K Q3 2014 Earnings


 
UNITED STATES
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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) November 6, 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.
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
94608
(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 November 6, 2014, NMI Holdings, Inc. issued a news release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2014. 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 November 6, 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: November 6, 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 November 6, 2014.


*  Furnished herewith


































EXHIBIT 99.1 Q3 2014 Earnings
EXHIBIT 99.1





NMI Holdings, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2014 Financial Results

EMERYVILLE, CA - November 6, 2014 - NMI Holdings, Inc., (NASDAQ: NMIH) (the “Company”), the parent company of National Mortgage Insurance Corporation (National MI), a U.S.-based, private mortgage insurance company, today reported its results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014. The Company reported a net loss for the three months ended September 30, 2014 of $11.0 million or $0.19 per share. The Company reported a net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 of $38.9 million, or $0.67 per share.
For the three months ended September 30, 2014, the Company had primary new insurance written of $974.9 million compared to $429.9 million of primary new insurance written for the three months ended June 30, 2014. The Company did not write any new pool insurance in the first nine months of 2014.
"National MI saw tremendous growth in our new insurance written and risk-in-force during the third quarter," said Bradley Shuster, president and CEO of NMI Holdings, Inc. "National MI continues to increase our footprint in the market place and continues to acquire new customers while strengthening existing customer relationships."
As of September 30, 2014, the Company had primary risk-in-force of $435.7 million compared to primary risk-in-force of $220.9 million as of June 30, 2014. Pool risk-in-force was unchanged as of September 30, 2014 remaining at $93.1 million.
Total revenues for the third quarter were $6.6 million, comprised of $3.9 million in premiums earned, $1.3 million of investment income, $0.1 million of net realized gains and $1.2 million of gain from change in the fair value of the warrant liability. Total expenses for the quarter were $17.9 million.
Total revenues for the first nine months of 2014 were $15.4 million, comprised of $7.9 million in premiums earned, $4.3 million of investment income, $0.1 million of net realized gains and $3.0 million of gain from the change in the fair value of the warrant liability. Total expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 were $55.8 million compared to $45.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, driven primarily by expanding operations and the hiring of personnel.
At September 30, 2014, the Company had approximately $446.0 million of cash and investments and book equity of $434.4 million or $7.44 in book value per share, based on shares outstanding of 58,363,334. This book value excludes any benefit attributable to the Company’s net deferred tax asset.
Cash and investments at the holding company stood at $172.9 million at September 30, 2014, excluding investments in the Company's insurance subsidiaries. Cash and investments at the Company's insurance subsidiaries at September 30, 2014 was $273.2 million.
"I am pleased with the solid growth we have seen in the third quarter. We believe there is tremendous opportunity ahead for National MI and I am confident that we have positioned ourselves very well to realize our potential," Shuster added. "I, my executive management team and every employee at National MI are looking forward to closing out 2014, our first full year of writing business, on a very strong note," Shuster said.

Conference Call and Webcast Details
NMI Holdings, Inc. will hold a conference call today, November 6, 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 results. The conference call will be broadcast live on the Company’s website, on the "Events and Presentations" page of the "Investors" 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: 15462916 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.


1

EXHIBIT 99.1

CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements contained in this press release or any other written or oral statements made by or on behalf of the Company in connection therewith may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 ("PSLRA"). The PSLRA provides a "safe harbor" for any forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical fact included in or incorporated by reference in this release are forward-looking statements, including any statements about our expectations, beliefs, plans, predictions, forecasts, objectives, assumptions or future events or performance. 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 may turn out to be inaccurate and 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. Important factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those indicated in such statements include, but are not limited to: our ability to implement our business strategy, including the development and maintenance of our customer base and implementing continued enhancements to our infrastructure and systems; changes in the business practices of the GSEs, including the timing of and final requirements in their proposed new mortgage insurer eligibility requirements or any of their decisions that may impact the use of private mortgage insurance; actions of existing competitors; changes to laws and regulations that impact the role of the GSEs in the secondary market or the use of private mortgage insurance and general economic downturns and volatility. These risks and uncertainties also 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 our Risk Factors detailed in Item 1A of Part I of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013, as updated from time to time in subsequent reports filed with the SEC. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made and we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement to reflect new information, future events or circumstances that occur 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


2

EXHIBIT 99.1

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
 
For the Three Months Ended September 30,
 
For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Revenues
(In Thousands, except for share data)
Premiums written
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Direct
$
9,661

 
$
482

 
$
19,890

 
$
483

Net premiums written
9,661

 
482

 
19,890

 
483

Increase in unearned premiums
(5,761
)
 

 
(11,993
)
 

Net premiums earned
3,900

 
482

 
7,897

 
483

Net investment income
1,342

 
1,519

 
4,299

 
3,336

Net realized investment gains (losses)
134

 
(308
)
 
134

 
172

Gain (loss) from change in fair value of warrant liability
1,240

 
468

 
3,009

 
(610
)
Gain from settlement of warrants

 

 
37

 

Total Revenues
6,616

 
2,161

 
15,376

 
3,381

Expenses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Insurance claims and claims expenses
(26
)
 

 
2

 

Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs
47

 

 
108

 

Other underwriting and operating expenses
17,848

 
16,034

 
55,725

 
45,480

Total Expenses
17,869

 
16,034

 
55,835

 
45,480

Loss before income taxes
(11,253
)
 
(13,873
)
 
(40,459
)
 
(42,099
)
Income tax benefit
(277
)
 

 
(1,574
)
 

Net Loss
$
(10,976
)
 
$
(13,873
)
 
$
(38,885
)
 
$
(42,099
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loss per share
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic and diluted loss per share
$
(0.19
)
 
$
(0.25
)
 
$
(0.67
)
 
$
(0.76
)
Weighted average common shares outstanding
58,363,334

 
55,637,480

 
58,239,251

 
55,589,674


3

EXHIBIT 99.1

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
 
September 30, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
 
(In Thousands)
Total investment portfolio
$
308,564

 
$
409,088

Cash and cash equivalents
137,485

 
55,929

Deferred policy acquisition costs, net
1,651

 
90

Software and equipment, net
10,777

 
8,876

Other assets
7,101

 
7,236

Total Assets
$
465,578

 
$
481,219

Reserve for insurance claims and claims expenses
$
2

 
$

Accounts payable and accrued expenses
13,691

 
10,052

Unearned premiums
13,440

 
1,446

Warrant liability
3,312

 
6,371

Current tax payable
602

 

Deferred tax liability
133

 
133

Total Liabilities
31,180

 
18,002

Total Shareholders' Equity
434,398

 
463,217

Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
$
465,578

 
$
481,219


4

EXHIBIT 99.1

New Insurance Written ("NIW"), Insurance in Force ("IIF") and Risk in Force ("RIF")    

A significant portion of our NIW in the first nine months of 2014 was comprised of single premium policies. Our single premium polices are currently written in two ways: single premium policies written on a loan by loan basis (“Single”) and single premium policies written on individual loans that are aggregated and delivered by the lender in a single transaction (“Aggregated Single”). Prior to writing Aggregated Single policies, the lender solicits single premium bids from us and other private MI companies. Because of the lower acquisition cost, the competitive bidding process and traditionally higher FICO scores associated with these policies, Aggregated Single policies have lower premiums than our Single premium policies.
While our single premium policies (including Single and Aggregated Single) currently represent the majority of our NIW and IIF, we expect the mix of our policy types to change meaningfully in future quarters with an increasing percentage of monthly premium policies. Our current long term expectation is for our total single premium polices (including Single and Aggregated Single) to collectively represent ten to twenty percent of our NIW and IIF as we expand our customer base and our business develops.
The tables on the following pages provide information on our IIF by different metrics for the periods presented, including weighted average premiums (in basis points), FICO distributions, LTVs, premiums written and earned, average loan sizes and geographic distribution.
The table below shows NIW, IIF, RIF, policies in force, the weighted-average coverage and loans in default, by quarter, for the last five quarters, for our primary book.
Primary
Three Months Ended
 
September 30, 2014
 
June 30, 2014
 
March 31, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
 
September 30, 2013
 
(Dollars in Thousands)
New insurance written
$
974,910

 
$
429,944

 
$
354,313

 
$
157,568

 
$
3,560

Insurance in force (1)
$
1,812,956

 
$
939,753

 
$
514,796

 
$
161,731

 
$
4,604

Risk in force (1)
$
435,722

 
$
220,949

 
$
115,467

 
$
36,516

 
$
1,196

Policies in force (1)
7,628

 
3,865

 
2,072

 
653

 
22

Weighted-average coverage (2)
24.0
%
 
23.5
%
 
22.4
%
 
22.6
%
 
26.0
%
Loans in default (count)

 
1

 

 

 

Risk in force on defaulted loans
$

 
$
100

 
$

 
$

 
$


(1) 
Reported as of the end of the period.
(2) 
End of period RIF divided by IIF.



5

EXHIBIT 99.1

The table below shows primary and pool IIF, NIW and premiums written and earned by policy type.
Primary and Pool
 
As of and for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2014
 
As of and for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2014
 
IIF
NIW
Premiums Written
Premiums Earned
 
IIF
NIW
Premiums Written
Premiums Earned
 
(In Thousands)
Monthly
$
690,081

$
423,625

$
883

$
883

 
$
277,490

$
206,767

$
301

$
301

Single
257,557

132,973

2,771

353

 
125,056

97,037

2,086

224

Aggregated Single
865,318

418,312

4,666

1,323

 
537,207

126,140

1,292

196

Total Primary
1,812,956

974,910

8,320

2,559

 
939,753

429,944

3,679

721

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pool
4,822,061


1,341

1,341

 
4,936,751


1,372

1,372

Total
$
6,635,017

$
974,910

$
9,661

$
3,900

 
$
5,876,504

$
429,944

$
5,051

$
2,093

 
As of and for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
 
As of and for the Three Months Ended December 31, 2013
 
IIF
NIW
Premiums Written
Premiums Earned
 
IIF
NIW
Premiums Written
Premiums Earned
 
(In Thousands)
Monthly
$
73,734

$
50,136

$
99

$
99

 
$
24,558

$
20,395

$
25

$
25

Single
28,020

26,518

535

56

 
1,790

1,790

47

7

Aggregated Single
413,042

277,659

3,150

355

 
135,383

135,383

1,572

166

Total Primary
514,796

354,313

3,784

510

 
161,731

157,568

1,644

198

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pool
5,028,677


1,394

1,394

 
5,089,517


1,414

1,414

Total
$
5,543,473

$
354,313

$
5,178

$
1,904

 
$
5,251,248

$
157,568

$
3,058

$
1,612

 
As of and for the Three Months ended September 30, 2013
 
IIF
NIW
Premiums Written
Premiums Earned
 
(In Thousands)
Monthly
$
4,604

$
3,560

$
6

$
6

Single




Aggregated Single




Total Primary
4,604

3,560

6

6

 
 
 
 
 
Pool
5,171,664

5,171,664

476

476

Total
$
5,176,268

$
5,175,224

$
482

$
482

The tables below show the initial weighted average premium, in basis points, the weighted average FICO and the weighted average LTV, by policy type, for the quarter in which the policy was originated.
Weighted Average Premium
 
 
 
September 30, 2014
 
June 30, 2014
 
March 31, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
 
September 30, 2013
 
(Shown in Basis Points)
Monthly
59

 
58

 
56

 
64

 
66

Single
208

 
215

 
205

 
251

 

Aggregated Single
112

 
102

 
113

 
116

 


6

EXHIBIT 99.1

Weighted Average FICO
 
 
 
September 30, 2014
 
June 30, 2014
 
March 31, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
 
September 30, 2013
Monthly
746

 
747

 
749

 
747

 
762

Single
747

 
746

 
752

 
735

 

Aggregated Single
760

 
758

 
759

 
759

 

Weighted Average LTV
 
 
 
September 30, 2014
 
June 30, 2014
 
March 31, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
 
September 30, 2013
Monthly
92
%
 
93
%
 
92
%
 
93
%
 
92
%
Single
92

 
93

 
92

 
92

 

Aggregated Single
89

 
90

 
90

 
90

 

The table below reflects our total NIW, IIF and RIF by FICO as of September 30, 2014.
Total Portfolio
NIW
 
IIF
 
RIF
 
(Dollars in Thousands)
 
As of September 30, 2014
>= 740
$
5,460,869

77.0
%
 
$
5,104,453

76.9
%
 
$
357,517

67.6
%
680 - 739
1,431,757

20.2

 
1,344,541

20.3

 
156,291

29.6

620 - 679
200,377

2.8

 
186,023

2.8

 
15,004

2.8

<= 619


 


 


Total
$
7,093,003

100.0
%
 
$
6,635,017

100.0
%
 
$
528,812

100.0
%
The table below reflects our primary NIW, IIF and RIF by FICO for the 2014 and 2013 books as of September 30, 2014.
Primary - 2014 Book
NIW
 
IIF
 
RIF
 
(Dollars in Thousands)
 
As of September 30, 2014
>= 740
$
1,160,118

65.9
%
 
$
1,106,148

65.6
%
 
$
262,386

64.6
%
680 - 739
551,900

31.4

 
532,697

31.6

 
131,980

32.5

620 - 679
47,149

2.7

 
46,439

2.8

 
12,022

2.9

<= 619


 


 


Total
$
1,759,167

100.0
%
 
$
1,685,284

100.0
%
 
$
406,388

100.0
%

7

EXHIBIT 99.1

Primary - 2013 Book
NIW *
 
IIF
 
RIF
 
(Dollars in Thousands)
 
As of September 30, 2014
>= 740
$
113,907

70.2
%
 
$
87,918

68.9
%
 
$
19,829

67.6
%
680 - 739
47,102

29.0

 
38,751

30.4

 
9,232

31.5

620 - 679
1,163

0.8

 
1,003

0.7

 
273

0.9

<= 619


 


 


Total
$
162,172

100.0
%
 
$
127,672

100.0
%
 
$
29,334

100.0
%
The table below reflects our pool NIW, IIF and RIF by FICO for the 2013 book as of September 30, 2014.
Pool - 2013 Book
NIW *
 
IIF
 
RIF
 
(Dollars in Thousands)
 
As of September 30, 2014
>= 740
$
4,186,844

81.0
%
 
$
3,910,387

81.1
%
 
$
75,302

80.9
%
680 - 739
832,755

16.1

 
773,093

16.0

 
15,079

16.2

620 - 679
152,065

2.9

 
138,581

2.9

 
2,709

2.9

<= 619


 


 


Total
$
5,171,664

100.0
%
 
$
4,822,061

100.0
%
 
$
93,090

100.0
%
*
Represents total NIW for the year ended December 31, 2013.

The tables below reflect our average primary loan size by FICO and the percentage of our RIF by loan type.
 
September 30, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
Average Primary Loan Size by FICO
(In Thousands)
>= 740
$
241

 
$
253

680 - 739
233

 
237

620 - 679
216

 
194

<= 619

 

Percentage of RIF by Loan Type
Primary
 
Pool
As of September 30, 2014
 
 
 
Fixed
94.2
%
 
100.0
%
Adjustable rate mortgages:
 
 
 
Less than five years
0.1

 

Five years and longer
5.7

 

Total
100.0
%
 
100.0
%

8

EXHIBIT 99.1

The following chart reflects our RIF by LTV ratio. We calculate the LTV ratio of a loan as a percentage of the original loan amount to the original value of the property securing the loan. In general, the lower the LTV ratio the lower the likelihood of a default, and for loans that default, a lower LTV ratio generally results in a lower severity for any claim, as the borrower has a higher amount of equity in the property.
Total RIF by LTV
Primary
 
Pool
 
RIF
 
% of Total LTV
 
Policy Count
 
RIF
 
% of Total LTV
 
Policy Count
As of September 30, 2014
(Dollars in Thousands)
95.01% and above
$
2,236

 
0.5
%
 
39

 
$

 
%
 

90.01% to 95.00%
234,174

 
53.7

 
3,583

 

 

 

85.01% to 90.00%
164,794

 
37.8

 
2,735

 

 

 

80.01% to 85.00%
34,518

 
8.0

 
1,271

 

 

 

80.00% and below

 

 

 
93,090

 
100.0

 
20,890

Total RIF
$
435,722

 
100.0
%
 
7,628

 
$
93,090

 
100.0
%
 
20,890

The following charts show the distribution by state of our IIF and RIF for primary and pool insurance. The distribution of risk across the states as of September 30, 2014 is not necessarily representative of the geographic distribution we expect in the future.
Top 10 Primary IIF and RIF by State
IIF
 
RIF
As of September 30, 2014
 
1.
California
18.5
%
 
18.2
%
2.
Texas
6.1

 
6.3

3.
Florida
4.4

 
4.4

4.
Michigan
4.0

 
4.3

5.
Virginia
4.0

 
4.0

6.
Pennsylvania
4.0

 
3.8

7.
North Carolina
3.7

 
3.8

8.
Ohio
3.5

 
3.6

9.
Arizona
3.3

 
3.4

10.
Georgia
3.3

 
3.4

 
Total
54.8
%
 
55.2
%
Top 10 Pool IIF and RIF by State
IIF
 
RIF
As of September 30, 2014
 
1.
California
28.6
%
 
28.0
%
2.
Texas
5.4

 
5.5

3.
Colorado
3.9

 
3.9

4.
Washington
3.9

 
3.8

5.
Massachusetts
3.7

 
3.6

6.
Virginia
3.7

 
3.7

7.
Illinois
3.6

 
3.7

8.
New York
2.9

 
2.9

9.
Florida
2.7

 
2.8

10.
New Jersey
2.7

 
2.7

 
Total
61.1
%
 
60.6
%

9