loanDepot delivered its highest quarterly loan origination volume since 2022 and grew market share to 1.4%. While the company reported a net loss of $33 million due to lower pull-through weighted gain on sale margins compared to the third quarter, it achieved significant operational improvements including a 71% recapture rate and a 31% year-over-year reduction in adjusted net loss for the full year.
Loan origination volume reached $8.04 billion in Q4, the highest level since 2022.
Market share increased 19% sequentially to 1.4% according to MBA data.
Organic refinance consumer direct recapture rate improved to 71% from 65% in the previous quarter.
Cash balance decreased to $337 million, primarily due to loan inventory investment and the full repayment of 2025 unsecured notes.
The company expects Q1 2026 origination volume to be between $6.75 billion and $7.75 billion with slightly lower margins.
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