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Item 3 — Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Newmark Group, Inc. · 10-Q · Q2 FY2026 · Period ended Jun 30, 2026
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Credit Risk
Our multifamily origination business under the Fannie Mae DUS program originates and services multifamily loans for Fannie Mae without having to obtain Fannie Mae’s prior approval for certain loans, as long as the loans meet the underwriting guidelines set forth by Fannie Mae. In return for the delegated authority to make loans and the commitment to purchase loans by Fannie Mae, we must maintain minimum collateral and generally are required to share risk of loss on loans sold through Fannie Mae. With respect to most loans, we are generally required to absorb approximately one-third of any losses on the unpaid principal balance of a loan at the time of loss settlement. Some of the loans that we originate under the Fannie Mae DUS program are subject to reduced levels of risk-sharing. However, we generally receive lower servicing fees with respect to such loans. Although our Berkeley Point business’s average annual losses from such risk-sharing programs have been a minimal percentage of the aggregate principal amount of such loans, if loan defaults increase, or non-compliance findings by Fannie which result in higher risk sharing levels, actual risk-sharing obligation payments under the Fannie Mae DUS program could increase, and such defaults could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects. In addition, a material failure to pay its share of losses under the Fannie Mae DUS program could result in the revocation of Berkeley Point’s license from Fannie Mae and the exercise of various remedies available to Fannie Mae under the Fannie Mae DUS program.
Interest Rate Risk
On January 12, 2024, Newmark closed its offering of $600.0 million aggregate principal amount of 7.500% Senior Notes. These debt obligations are not currently subject to fluctuations in interest rates, although in the event of refinancing or issuance of new debt, such debt could be subject to changes in interest rates. Newmark had outstanding $600.0 million aggregate principal amount of 7.500% Senior Notes and $270.0 million outstanding on the Credit Facility as of June 30, 2026. The interest rate on the Credit Facility is currently based upon SOFR.
Berkeley Point is an intermediary that originates loans which are generally pre-sold prior to loan closing. Therefore, for loans held for sale to the GSEs and HUD, we are not currently exposed to unhedged interest rate risk. Prior to closing on loans with borrowers, we enter into agreements to sell the loans to investors, and originated loans are typically sold within 45 days of funding. The coupon rate for each loan is set concurrently with the establishment of the interest rate with the investor.
Some of our assets and liabilities are subject to changes in interest rates. Earnings from escrows are generally based on SOFR. The 30-day SOFR as of June 30, 2026 was 363 basis points and 432 basis points at June 30, 2025. A 100-basis point increase in the 30-day SOFR would increase our annual earnings by $14.2 million based on our escrow balances as of June 30, 2026 and by $12.9 million based on our escrow balances as of June 30, 2025. A 100-basis point decrease in the 30-day SOFR would decrease our annual earnings by $14.2 million based on our escrow balances as of June 30, 2026 and by $12.9 million based on the escrow balances as of June 30, 2025.
We use warehouse facilities and repurchase agreements to fund loans we originate under our various lending programs. The borrowing costs of our warehouse facilities and the repurchase agreement is based on SOFR. A 100-basis point increase in 30-day SOFR would decrease our annual earnings by $9.1 million based on our outstanding balances as of June 30, 2026 and by $12.9 million based on our outstanding balances as of June 30, 2025. A 100 basis-point decrease in 30-day SOFR would increase our annual earnings by approximately $9.1 million based on our outstanding warehouse balance as of June 30, 2026 and by approximately $12.9 million based on our outstanding warehouse balance as of June 30, 2025. During 2025, the borrowing costs we incurred on our warehouse facilities exceeded the amount of interest income we earned from loans held for sale due to the inverted yield curve. Our borrowing costs are based on a short term SOFR rate, while the interest rate we earn on loans held for sale are based on U.S. Treasury rates plus a credit spread.
Foreign Currency Risk
We are exposed to risks associated with changes in foreign exchange rates. Changes in foreign exchange rates create volatility in the U.S. dollar equivalent of our revenues and expenses. While our international results of operations, as measured in U.S. dollars, are subject to foreign exchange fluctuations, we do not consider the related risk to be material to our results of
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operations. While our exposure to foreign exchange risk is not currently material to us, we expect to grow our international revenues in the future, and any future potential exposure to foreign exchange fluctuations may present a material risk to our business.