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Open Lending Corporation

LPRO

Financial Services

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Market Conditions and Credit Union Sector Outlook

Credit union assets increased by $79 billion (3.5%) to $2.3 trillion in Q2 2025, reflecting sector resilience despite macroeconomic headwinds.
Loan and share growth in credit unions also improved, with 3.6% and 4% year-over-year increases, respectively.
Management sees increased refinancing activity driven by Federal Reserve rate cuts and stabilizing inflation, positioning Open Lending to capitalize on favorable market conditions.

Franklin BSP Realty Trust, Inc.

FBRT

Financial Services

2w

Strategic Acquisition of NewPoint Enhances Multifamily Platform and Recurring Income

NewPoint acquisition closed on July 1, 2025, expanding the company's multifamily lending platform.
Expected agency FHA volume of $4-5 billion in 2025, with $1.9 billion already closed year-to-date.
Integration of NewPoint's mortgage servicing platform is underway, with full migration expected by Q1 2026.
Anticipated earnings contribution from NewPoint to grow significantly, with GAAP net income of $23-27 million and distributable earnings of $13-17 million in 2025.
Long-term ROE for NewPoint projected to reach low teens, with immediate benefits including cost savings and increased deal flow.

Kennedy-Wilson Holdings, Inc.

KW

Financial Services

1w

Financial Performance Summary

Adjusted EBITDA rose significantly to $147 million from $79 million in Q2 2024.
Baseline EBITDA increased 12% year-over-year to $117 million in Q2 2025, with trailing 12-month baseline EBITDA at $425 million.
GAAP EPS for Q2 2025 was a loss of $0.05 per share, improved from a loss of $0.43 per share in Q2 2024.
Investment management fees grew 39% in Q2 to a record $36 million, with fee-bearing capital reaching $9.2 billion.
Q2 asset sales generated $55 million in gains, contributing to $275 million cash proceeds year-to-date from noncore asset sales.

National Health Investors, Inc.

NHI

Financial Services

1w

Financial Performance Summary

Cash rents increased by $4.6 million year-over-year, driven by investment volume and lease escalators.
Interest expense remained flat year-over-year; weighted average diluted shares increased 7.5% to 46.8 million.
Liquidity stood at approximately $760 million, including cash, revolver capacity, and escrowed forward equity proceeds.
NAREIT FFO per share increased 0.8% to $1.19, and normalized FFO per share increased 3.4% to $1.22 compared to Q2 2024.
Net income per share for Q2 2025 was $0.79, down 2.5% year-over-year.
Secured debt was fully retired during the quarter, and net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio was 3.9x, below target range.
SHOP NOI grew 29.4% year-over-year to $3.8 million, with a 32.6% increase in SHOP common shareholder FAD contribution.

SKT

Financial Services

1w

Financial Performance Summary

Core FFO for Q2 2025 was $0.58 per share, a 9.4% increase year-over-year, driven by strong same-center NOI growth of 5.3%.
Liquidity totaled approximately $614 million, including cash, lines of credit, and forward equity proceeds.
Net debt to adjusted EBITDA was 5x at quarter end, with 95% of debt at fixed rates and a weighted average interest rate of 4%.
Occupancy increased sequentially to 96.6%, with blended leasing spreads of 12% over the trailing 12 months.
Same-center NOI for the first half of 2025 increased 3.8%.
Tenant sales rose 6.2% to $465 per square foot on a trailing 12-month basis, supported by increased traffic to centers.

American Financial Group, Inc.

AFG

Financial Services

1w

Impact of Market Conditions on Lender-Placed Insurance Growth

The lender-placed property insurance business is approximately $700 million in gross premiums and has grown notably during recent market disruptions.
Growth in this segment is primarily driven by economic weakness, leading to more unpaid mortgages and insurance lapses.
The company has gained market share due to competitors faltering during market stress, especially in the last 1-2 years.
Shift from unpaid mortgage value to replacement cost valuation has enhanced profitability and supported premium growth.
Pricing in the lender-placed segment has increased modestly by about 1% over six months, with loss ratios remaining low.
The business remains highly profitable, with loss ratios in the low single digits, and benefits from market share gains during economic downturns.