IndyMac Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE:NDE) (�Indymac�� or the �Company�), the
holding company for IndyMac Bank, F.S.B. (�Indymac Bank��), today
reported net earnings of $86 million, or $1.19 per share, for the
third quarter of 2006, compared with net earnings of $78 million,
or $1.16 per share, in the third quarter of 2005, representing
increases of 11 percent in net earnings and three percent in
earnings per share. The 2005 amounts have been retrospectively
adjusted to reflect stock option expenses due to the adoption of
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123R, Share-Based
Payment. Indymac has also filed its quarterly report on Form 10-Q
for the third quarter with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The Form 10-Q is available on Indymac�s Website at
www.indymacbank.com. Highlights of the Third Quarter 2006 Compared
with Third Quarter 2005 Net revenues of $345.6 million, up 22
percent. Net earnings of $86.1 million, up 11 percent. EPS of
$1.19, up 3 percent. $1.6 billion in capital deployed in operating
segments, up $448 million, or 39 percent, representing 86 percent
of total capital versus 82 percent in the third quarter of 2005.
ROE of 18 percent, compared to 22 percent. Record total assets of
$27.4 billion, up 40 percent. Record mortgage loan production of
$24 billion, up 41 percent. Record mortgage market share of 3.87
percent based on the MBA�s October 2006 Mortgage Finance Forecast,
up 98 percent from 1.95 percent in the third quarter of 2005.
Record pipeline of mortgage loans in process of $14.6 billion at
Sept. 30, 2006, up 41 percent. Record portfolio of loans serviced
for others of $124 billion at Sept. 30, 2006, up 69 percent. Record
total number of consumer customers of 763,000, up 44 percent.
Non-performing assets as a percent of total assets of 51 basis
points compared to 36 basis points a year ago, and net charge-offs
of $1.9 million, down from $2.1 million. Efficiency ratio of 58
percent, compared to 54 percent a year ago, and total expenses to
loan production of 83 basis points, compared to 88 basis points.
Strong Net Income and EPS Performance Despite Loan Sales Percentage
Being Well Below Historical Average �We are very pleased to have
again achieved a number of records this quarter,� said Michael W.
Perry, Indymac�s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. �Even though
mortgage industry loan volumes were down 29 percent this quarter
versus one year ago and the industry faced narrower revenue
margins, Indymac was able to achieve the third highest EPS in our
history and a solid 18 percent ROE. These results were even more
impressive given the fact that we sold only 81 percent of third
quarter loan production. As a result, we grew our balance sheet to
a record $27.4 billion, a 15 percent increase over the previous
quarter and 40 percent over last year, and we delayed substantial
loan sales and gain-on-sale revenue to the fourth quarter. Had we
sold a more normal 92 percent of our production at the same margins
as the product we did sell, EPS would have been $0.17 higher than
reported, or $1.36, the second best quarter in our history and up
17 percent year-over-year, and ROE would have been a strong 20
percent.� ($ in millions, except EPS) As Reported Adjusted for
Normalized Loan Sales of 92% of Quarterly Production � Q3-06 Q2-06
Q3-05 Q3-06 Q2-06 Q3-05 Loans sold $ 19,508� $ 19,415� $ 15,539� $
22,051� $ 18,455� $ 15,594� Loans sold/mortgage loans produced �
81% � 97% � 92% � 92% � 92% � 92% Net revenues in millions $ 346� $
377� $ 283� $ 367� $ 367� $ 283� Net income in millions $ 86� $
105� $ 78� $ 99� $ 99� $ 78� EPS $ 1.19� $ 1.49� $ 1.16� $ 1.36� $
1.40� $ 1.16� ROE � 18% � 24% � 22% � 20% � 22% � 22% Efficiency
ratio � 58% � 54% � 54% � 55% � 55% � 54% �Once again, our results
demonstrate the strength of our hybrid thrift/mortgage banking
business model, strong execution of our strategy related to it, and
the power and stability of the earnings this produces,� continued
Perry. Capital Allocations and Performance by Business Segment
�Underlying our strong third quarter performance, we fired on all
three cylinders with respect to our main business segments �
mortgage production, mortgage servicing rights, and the thrift �
deploying significantly more capital in each year-over-year and
earning strong returns on this capital,� continued Perry. Mortgage
Production Mortgage production earned $69 million, up six percent
over 2005. �The ROE from mortgage production was a strong 53
percent, although this was down from 65 percent last quarter and 62
percent one year ago,� noted Richard Wohl, Indymac Bank�s
President. �The ROE declined because we sold only 81 percent of the
quarter�s production and our mortgage banking revenue margin
declined from 122 basis points to 103 basis points year-over-year,
primarily due to the lower margin conduit channel providing a
higher percentage of total mortgage volume than one year ago.
Although conduit production has lower revenue margins than other
channels, this division produced net income of $17.3 million, up
almost four-fold year-over-year, and a strong 46 percent ROE, its
highest ever.� �While mortgage industry volumes continued to
decline, our mortgage production hit a record level for the
eleventh consecutive quarter, growing 19 percent over the prior
quarter,� continued Wohl. �As a result, our market share nearly
doubled over last year to an estimated 3.87 percent, an all-time
high for Indymac, demonstrating strong progress in our core
strategy of leveraging our mortgage banking infrastructure.�
Financial Freedom, the Company�s reverse mortgage subsidiary, made
a strong contribution to the mortgage production segment�s
performance, with record earnings of $16.3 million, more than
double one year ago, and a 56 percent ROE. �While we had a great
quarter, our earnings were positively impacted by unusually high
revenue margins � 4.52 percent this quarter versus 2.90 percent one
year ago � which we believe are not sustainable going forward given
increased competition in this business,� stated James Mahoney,
Chairman and co-CEO of Financial Freedom. �However, as the reverse
mortgage industry leader with a market share greater than 50
percent in this rapidly growing business, we see strong future
volume growth and, as we continue to scale our operations, strong
earnings growth and ROEs long-term.� Mortgage Servicing Rights
(MSR) The Company more than doubled the capital deployed in MSRs
and other retained assets year-over-year to $402 million in the
third quarter. This segment earned a strong ROE of 30 percent
versus 20 percent one year ago, with the result that net income
tripled to $30 million. �We have been able to achieve significant
scale in this business by growing our servicing portfolio 180
percent over the last two years, from $45 billion to $124 billion
today,� noted John Olinski, EVP in charge of Secondary Marketing
and Retained Assets. �Importantly, our hedge performance for the
MSR asset was outstanding during a quarter when interest rates
declined and portfolio run-off was substantial. Valuation losses of
$134 million were offset by hedge gains of $138 million during the
quarter, enabling the strong growth in earnings and ROE brought on
by the growth of this portfolio.� Thrift Portfolio Net income for
the thrift portfolio, which consists of single family residential
mortgage loans, consumer and subdivision construction loans, and
mortgage backed securities, was down $1 million year-over-year to
$35 million, even though the Company deployed 26 percent more in
capital in this segment. While the ROE was a solid 20 percent, it
declined from 26 percent one year ago. �The thrift continues to be
a solid performer for Indymac despite the inverted yield curve that
has developed as the Fed has increased rates by 150 basis points to
5.25 percent year-over-year,� stated Blair Abernathy, EVP and Chief
Investment Officer. �While the spread between the 10-year Treasury
rate and the Fed Funds rate has gone from a positive 58 basis
points to a negative 62 basis points during this period, we have
achieved a remarkably stable consolidated thrift net interest
margin during this period � hovering near the 2.01 percent level
achieved during the last quarter. Nonetheless, the thrift segment
ROE declined year-over-year, as the year-ago quarter was positively
impacted by a non-recurring gain-on-sale of loans, and the current
quarter segment-level net interest margin was negatively impacted
by increased intercompany premium amortization due to the decline
in rates during the quarter. Heading into the fourth quarter, this
portfolio � including $10 billion in loans held for investment and
$4 billion in securities � is at a record high level and should
produce a growing earnings stream and ROEs consistent with our
targeted level of 20 to 25 percent based on our current forecasts
of interest rates and credit losses.� Non-performing Assets
Increase from Historic Low Levels. Net Charge-offs Remain Low.
Industry data shows that the housing market has been slowing and
mortgage loan delinquencies have been on the rise. Consistent with
these trends, Indymac�s non-performing assets (NPAs) as a
percentage of total assets increased to 51 basis points during the
quarter, from 49 basis points last quarter and 36 basis points a
year ago. �Our increase in NPAs was anticipated, as credit
performance metrics in the industry had reached a level that was
clearly unsustainable in the long-term,� stated Indymac�s Chief
Financial Officer, Scott Keys. �Our NPA ratio continues to be well
below historical levels; this ratio reached as high as 3.50 percent
in 1999, and we expect to see continued increases from the current
level as the credit cycle evolves. �Net charge-offs remained low at
$1.9 million for the quarter, or 1.31 percent of pre-tax income,
down from $2.1 million, or 1.60 percent of pre-tax income, last
year,� continued Keys. �However, we do anticipate that charge-offs
will increase substantially from these low levels, with the result
that our full year loan loss provision for 2006 is forecasted to be
$16 million, up from $10 million in 2005, and is forecasted to more
than double in 2007 to $35 million. Notwithstanding this, 94
percent of the balance sheet consists of low credit risk assets
(cash and FHLB stock, investment grade MBS securities, mortgage
loans held for sale, mortgage loans held for investment, MSRs and
consumer construction loans). In addition, our single-family
mortgage held-for-investment loan portfolio is of strong credit
quality, with original average combined loan-to-value ratios
(CLTVs) of 73 percent, current average CLTV ratios estimated to be
59 percent, and an average FICO score of 716.� Operating Expenses
Operating expenses grew by 32 percent year-over-year, driven by
growth in the Company�s three business segments and the continued
build-out of the nationwide network of mortgage production centers.
�We were able to grow our mortgage production volumes, servicing
portfolio and thrift assets more rapidly than our expenses, and
this was key to our being able to continue to grow earnings in the
face of considerably narrower mortgage banking revenue margins,�
stated Keys. �This was particularly the case in comparing this
quarter with last, as loan volume and assets grew by 19 percent and
15 percent, respectively, while operating expenses remained flat.
Aiding with this was a hiring freeze on all non revenue-generating
personnel that was instituted at the beginning of the quarter and
continues today. Looking ahead, it will be important for us to
focus on reaping more operating leverage from our infrastructure
and growing revenues more rapidly than expenses in order to
continue growing our EPS.� Future Outlook With respect to 2006
earnings guidance, Keys added, �We now expect full year 2006
earnings per share in an approximate range of $5.16 to $5.26,
reflecting continued strength in our production operations and the
growth and stable returns in our thrift and servicing segments.
Looking ahead to 2007, the MBA is projecting that industry volume
will fall a further 14 percent to $2.1 trillion before stabilizing
in 2008. In addition, while interest rates remain low, there is
considerable concern over competition and the impact of a slowing
housing market. Given the above, combined with the fact that in our
industry � which has significant operating leverage � actual
earnings and future prospects can change rapidly, predicting future
earnings is a challenge. That said, given our hybrid
thrift/mortgage banking business model and the dynamic allocation
of capital to our three business segments, as well as our past
track record of growing net income and EPS in the face of declining
market conditions, we expect to again achieve record EPS in 2007
and currently forecast that EPS will be within a range of 10
percent to 15 percent higher than in 2006.� Quarterly Cash Dividend
Increased Based on Indymac�s strong operating performance and
financial position � including earnings, capital and liquidity �
and its commitment to shareholder value, Indymac�s Board of
Directors increased the cash dividend to $0.50 per share. This
represents an increase of 19 percent from the dividend declared and
paid in the fourth quarter last year. The cash dividend is payable
Dec. 7, 2006, to shareholders of record on Nov. 9, 2006. Conference
Call On Thursday, Nov. 2, 2006, at 8:00 a.m. PT, Michael W. Perry,
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, will host a live Web cast and
conference call to discuss the results of the third quarter in
greater detail, followed by a question and answer session. A slide
presentation will accompany the Web cast/conference call and can be
accessed along with Indymac�s Form 10-Q via Indymac Bank�s home
page at www.indymacbank.com. If you would like to participate:
Internet Web cast access is available at: www.indymacbank.com The
telephone dial-in number is (800) 262-1292 or (719) 457-2680
(international) access code #1402942; and The replay number is
(888) 203-1112 or (719) 457-0820 (international) access code
#1402942. To participate on the call, please dial in 15 minutes
prior to the scheduled start time. The conference call will be
replayed continuously beginning at 12:00 p.m. PT on Nov. 2, 2006,
through 9:00 a.m. PT on Nov. 9, 2006, and will be available on
Indymac�s Website at www.indymacbank.com. About Indymac Bank
IndyMac Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE:NDE) (Indymac�) is the holding company
for IndyMac Bank, F.S.B. (Indymac Bank�), the 7th largest savings
and loan the 9th largest mortgage originator in the nation. Indymac
Bank, operating as a hybrid thrift/mortgage banker, provides
cost-efficient financing for the acquisition, development, and
improvement of single-family homes. Indymac also provides financing
secured by single-family homes and other banking products to
facilitate consumers� personal financial goals. With an increased
focus on building customer relationships and a valuable consumer
franchise, Indymac is committed to becoming a top six mortgage
lender in the U.S. by 2010, while maintaining annualized earnings
per share growth in excess of 15 percent. The company is dedicated
to continually raising expectations and conducting itself with the
highest level of ethics. For more information about Indymac and its
affiliates, or to subscribe to the company's Email Alert feature
for notification of company news and events, please visit
http://about.indymacbank.com/investors. FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements contained in this press release may be deemed to
be forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal
securities laws. The words "anticipate," "believe," "estimate,"
"expect," "project," "plan," "forecast," "intend," "goal,"
"target," and similar expressions identify forward-looking
statements that are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties,
many of which cannot be predicted or quantified. Actual results and
the timing of certain events could differ materially from those
projected in or contemplated by the forward-looking statements due
to a number of factors, including, the effect of economic and
market conditions including industry volumes and margins(1); the
level and volatility of interest rates(1); the Company�s hedging
strategies, hedge effectiveness and asset and liability
management(1); the accuracy of subjective estimates used in
determining the fair value of financial assets of Indymac; the
credit risks with respect to our loans and other financial assets;
the actions undertaken by both current and potential new
competitors(1); the availability of funds from Indymac's lenders
and from loan sales and securitizations, to fund mortgage loan
originations and portfolio investments; the execution of Indymac's
growth plans and ability to gain market share in a significant
market transition(1); the impact of disruptions triggered by
natural disasters; pending or future legislation, regulations(1) or
litigation; and other risk factors described in the reports that
Indymac files with the Securities and Exchange Commission,
including its Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form
10-Q, and its reports on Form 8-K. (1) While all of the above items
are important, the highlighted items represent those that, in
management�s view, merit increased focus given current conditions.
IndyMac Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE:NDE) ("Indymac(R)" or the "Company"),
the holding company for IndyMac Bank, F.S.B. ("Indymac Bank(R)"),
today reported net earnings of $86 million, or $1.19 per share, for
the third quarter of 2006, compared with net earnings of $78
million, or $1.16 per share, in the third quarter of 2005,
representing increases of 11 percent in net earnings and three
percent in earnings per share. The 2005 amounts have been
retrospectively adjusted to reflect stock option expenses due to
the adoption of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No.
123R, Share-Based Payment. Indymac has also filed its quarterly
report on Form 10-Q for the third quarter with the Securities and
Exchange Commission. The Form 10-Q is available on Indymac's
Website at www.indymacbank.com. Highlights of the Third Quarter
2006 Compared with Third Quarter 2005 -- Net revenues of $345.6
million, up 22 percent. -- Net earnings of $86.1 million, up 11
percent. -- EPS of $1.19, up 3 percent. -- $1.6 billion in capital
deployed in operating segments, up $448 million, or 39 percent,
representing 86 percent of total capital versus 82 percent in the
third quarter of 2005. -- ROE of 18 percent, compared to 22
percent. -- Record total assets of $27.4 billion, up 40 percent. --
Record mortgage loan production of $24 billion, up 41 percent. --
Record mortgage market share of 3.87 percent based on the MBA's
October 2006 Mortgage Finance Forecast, up 98 percent from 1.95
percent in the third quarter of 2005. -- Record pipeline of
mortgage loans in process of $14.6 billion at Sept. 30, 2006, up 41
percent. -- Record portfolio of loans serviced for others of $124
billion at Sept. 30, 2006, up 69 percent. -- Record total number of
consumer customers of 763,000, up 44 percent. -- Non-performing
assets as a percent of total assets of 51 basis points compared to
36 basis points a year ago, and net charge-offs of $1.9 million,
down from $2.1 million. -- Efficiency ratio of 58 percent, compared
to 54 percent a year ago, and total expenses to loan production of
83 basis points, compared to 88 basis points. Strong Net Income and
EPS Performance Despite Loan Sales Percentage Being Well Below
Historical Average "We are very pleased to have again achieved a
number of records this quarter," said Michael W. Perry, Indymac's
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "Even though mortgage
industry loan volumes were down 29 percent this quarter versus one
year ago and the industry faced narrower revenue margins, Indymac
was able to achieve the third highest EPS in our history and a
solid 18 percent ROE. These results were even more impressive given
the fact that we sold only 81 percent of third quarter loan
production. As a result, we grew our balance sheet to a record
$27.4 billion, a 15 percent increase over the previous quarter and
40 percent over last year, and we delayed substantial loan sales
and gain-on-sale revenue to the fourth quarter. Had we sold a more
normal 92 percent of our production at the same margins as the
product we did sell, EPS would have been $0.17 higher than
reported, or $1.36, the second best quarter in our history and up
17 percent year-over-year, and ROE would have been a strong 20
percent." -0- *T Adjusted for Normalized ($ in millions, Loan Sales
of 92% of except EPS) As Reported Quarterly Production
--------------- --------------------------
-------------------------- Q3-06 Q2-06 Q3-05 Q3-06 Q2-06 Q3-05
--------------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
-------- Loans sold $19,508 $19,415 $15,539 $22,051 $18,455 $15,594
--------------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
-------- Loans sold/mortgage loans produced 81% 97% 92% 92% 92% 92%
--------------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
-------- Net revenues in millions $ 346 $ 377 $ 283 $ 367 $ 367 $
283 --------------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
-------- Net income in millions $ 86 $ 105 $ 78 $ 99 $ 99 $ 78
--------------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
-------- EPS $ 1.19 $ 1.49 $ 1.16 $ 1.36 $ 1.40 $ 1.16
--------------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
-------- ROE 18% 24% 22% 20% 22% 22% --------------- --------
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Efficiency ratio 58%
54% 54% 55% 55% 54% --------------- -------- -------- --------
-------- -------- -------- *T "Once again, our results demonstrate
the strength of our hybrid thrift/mortgage banking business model,
strong execution of our strategy related to it, and the power and
stability of the earnings this produces," continued Perry. Capital
Allocations and Performance by Business Segment "Underlying our
strong third quarter performance, we fired on all three cylinders
with respect to our main business segments - mortgage production,
mortgage servicing rights, and the thrift - deploying significantly
more capital in each year-over-year and earning strong returns on
this capital," continued Perry. Mortgage Production Mortgage
production earned $69 million, up six percent over 2005. "The ROE
from mortgage production was a strong 53 percent, although this was
down from 65 percent last quarter and 62 percent one year ago,"
noted Richard Wohl, Indymac Bank's President. "The ROE declined
because we sold only 81 percent of the quarter's production and our
mortgage banking revenue margin declined from 122 basis points to
103 basis points year-over-year, primarily due to the lower margin
conduit channel providing a higher percentage of total mortgage
volume than one year ago. Although conduit production has lower
revenue margins than other channels, this division produced net
income of $17.3 million, up almost four-fold year-over-year, and a
strong 46 percent ROE, its highest ever." "While mortgage industry
volumes continued to decline, our mortgage production hit a record
level for the eleventh consecutive quarter, growing 19 percent over
the prior quarter," continued Wohl. "As a result, our market share
nearly doubled over last year to an estimated 3.87 percent, an
all-time high for Indymac, demonstrating strong progress in our
core strategy of leveraging our mortgage banking infrastructure."
Financial Freedom, the Company's reverse mortgage subsidiary, made
a strong contribution to the mortgage production segment's
performance, with record earnings of $16.3 million, more than
double one year ago, and a 56 percent ROE. "While we had a great
quarter, our earnings were positively impacted by unusually high
revenue margins - 4.52 percent this quarter versus 2.90 percent one
year ago - which we believe are not sustainable going forward given
increased competition in this business," stated James Mahoney,
Chairman and co-CEO of Financial Freedom. "However, as the reverse
mortgage industry leader with a market share greater than 50
percent in this rapidly growing business, we see strong future
volume growth and, as we continue to scale our operations, strong
earnings growth and ROEs long-term." Mortgage Servicing Rights
(MSR) The Company more than doubled the capital deployed in MSRs
and other retained assets year-over-year to $402 million in the
third quarter. This segment earned a strong ROE of 30 percent
versus 20 percent one year ago, with the result that net income
tripled to $30 million. "We have been able to achieve significant
scale in this business by growing our servicing portfolio 180
percent over the last two years, from $45 billion to $124 billion
today," noted John Olinski, EVP in charge of Secondary Marketing
and Retained Assets. "Importantly, our hedge performance for the
MSR asset was outstanding during a quarter when interest rates
declined and portfolio run-off was substantial. Valuation losses of
$134 million were offset by hedge gains of $138 million during the
quarter, enabling the strong growth in earnings and ROE brought on
by the growth of this portfolio." Thrift Portfolio Net income for
the thrift portfolio, which consists of single family residential
mortgage loans, consumer and subdivision construction loans, and
mortgage backed securities, was down $1 million year-over-year to
$35 million, even though the Company deployed 26 percent more in
capital in this segment. While the ROE was a solid 20 percent, it
declined from 26 percent one year ago. "The thrift continues to be
a solid performer for Indymac despite the inverted yield curve that
has developed as the Fed has increased rates by 150 basis points to
5.25 percent year-over-year," stated Blair Abernathy, EVP and Chief
Investment Officer. "While the spread between the 10-year Treasury
rate and the Fed Funds rate has gone from a positive 58 basis
points to a negative 62 basis points during this period, we have
achieved a remarkably stable consolidated thrift net interest
margin during this period - hovering near the 2.01 percent level
achieved during the last quarter. Nonetheless, the thrift segment
ROE declined year-over-year, as the year-ago quarter was positively
impacted by a non-recurring gain-on-sale of loans, and the current
quarter segment-level net interest margin was negatively impacted
by increased intercompany premium amortization due to the decline
in rates during the quarter. Heading into the fourth quarter, this
portfolio - including $10 billion in loans held for investment and
$4 billion in securities - is at a record high level and should
produce a growing earnings stream and ROEs consistent with our
targeted level of 20 to 25 percent based on our current forecasts
of interest rates and credit losses." Non-performing Assets
Increase from Historic Low Levels. Net Charge-offs Remain Low.
Industry data shows that the housing market has been slowing and
mortgage loan delinquencies have been on the rise. Consistent with
these trends, Indymac's non-performing assets (NPAs) as a
percentage of total assets increased to 51 basis points during the
quarter, from 49 basis points last quarter and 36 basis points a
year ago. "Our increase in NPAs was anticipated, as credit
performance metrics in the industry had reached a level that was
clearly unsustainable in the long-term," stated Indymac's Chief
Financial Officer, Scott Keys. "Our NPA ratio continues to be well
below historical levels; this ratio reached as high as 3.50 percent
in 1999, and we expect to see continued increases from the current
level as the credit cycle evolves. "Net charge-offs remained low at
$1.9 million for the quarter, or 1.31 percent of pre-tax income,
down from $2.1 million, or 1.60 percent of pre-tax income, last
year," continued Keys. "However, we do anticipate that charge-offs
will increase substantially from these low levels, with the result
that our full year loan loss provision for 2006 is forecasted to be
$16 million, up from $10 million in 2005, and is forecasted to more
than double in 2007 to $35 million. Notwithstanding this, 94
percent of the balance sheet consists of low credit risk assets
(cash and FHLB stock, investment grade MBS securities, mortgage
loans held for sale, mortgage loans held for investment, MSRs and
consumer construction loans). In addition, our single-family
mortgage held-for-investment loan portfolio is of strong credit
quality, with original average combined loan-to-value ratios
(CLTVs) of 73 percent, current average CLTV ratios estimated to be
59 percent, and an average FICO score of 716." Operating Expenses
Operating expenses grew by 32 percent year-over-year, driven by
growth in the Company's three business segments and the continued
build-out of the nationwide network of mortgage production centers.
"We were able to grow our mortgage production volumes, servicing
portfolio and thrift assets more rapidly than our expenses, and
this was key to our being able to continue to grow earnings in the
face of considerably narrower mortgage banking revenue margins,"
stated Keys. "This was particularly the case in comparing this
quarter with last, as loan volume and assets grew by 19 percent and
15 percent, respectively, while operating expenses remained flat.
Aiding with this was a hiring freeze on all non revenue-generating
personnel that was instituted at the beginning of the quarter and
continues today. Looking ahead, it will be important for us to
focus on reaping more operating leverage from our infrastructure
and growing revenues more rapidly than expenses in order to
continue growing our EPS." Future Outlook With respect to 2006
earnings guidance, Keys added, "We now expect full year 2006
earnings per share in an approximate range of $5.16 to $5.26,
reflecting continued strength in our production operations and the
growth and stable returns in our thrift and servicing segments.
Looking ahead to 2007, the MBA is projecting that industry volume
will fall a further 14 percent to $2.1 trillion before stabilizing
in 2008. In addition, while interest rates remain low, there is
considerable concern over competition and the impact of a slowing
housing market. Given the above, combined with the fact that in our
industry - which has significant operating leverage - actual
earnings and future prospects can change rapidly, predicting future
earnings is a challenge. That said, given our hybrid
thrift/mortgage banking business model and the dynamic allocation
of capital to our three business segments, as well as our past
track record of growing net income and EPS in the face of declining
market conditions, we expect to again achieve record EPS in 2007
and currently forecast that EPS will be within a range of 10
percent to 15 percent higher than in 2006." Quarterly Cash Dividend
Increased Based on Indymac's strong operating performance and
financial position - including earnings, capital and liquidity -
and its commitment to shareholder value, Indymac's Board of
Directors increased the cash dividend to $0.50 per share. This
represents an increase of 19 percent from the dividend declared and
paid in the fourth quarter last year. The cash dividend is payable
Dec. 7, 2006, to shareholders of record on Nov. 9, 2006. Conference
Call On Thursday, Nov. 2, 2006, at 8:00 a.m. PT, Michael W. Perry,
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, will host a live Web cast and
conference call to discuss the results of the third quarter in
greater detail, followed by a question and answer session. A slide
presentation will accompany the Web cast/conference call and can be
accessed along with Indymac's Form 10-Q via Indymac Bank's home
page at www.indymacbank.com. If you would like to participate: --
Internet Web cast access is available at: www.indymacbank.com --
The telephone dial-in number is (800) 262-1292 -- or (719) 457-2680
(international) access code #1402942; and -- The replay number is
(888) 203-1112 or (719) 457-0820 (international) access code
#1402942. To participate on the call, please dial in 15 minutes
prior to the scheduled start time. The conference call will be
replayed continuously beginning at 12:00 p.m. PT on Nov. 2, 2006,
through 9:00 a.m. PT on Nov. 9, 2006, and will be available on
Indymac's Website at www.indymacbank.com. About Indymac Bank
IndyMac Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE:NDE) (Indymac(R)) is the holding
company for IndyMac Bank, F.S.B. (Indymac Bank(R)), the 7th largest
savings and loan the 9th largest mortgage originator in the nation.
Indymac Bank, operating as a hybrid thrift/mortgage banker,
provides cost-efficient financing for the acquisition, development,
and improvement of single-family homes. Indymac also provides
financing secured by single-family homes and other banking products
to facilitate consumers' personal financial goals. With an
increased focus on building customer relationships and a valuable
consumer franchise, Indymac is committed to becoming a top six
mortgage lender in the U.S. by 2010, while maintaining annualized
earnings per share growth in excess of 15 percent. The company is
dedicated to continually raising expectations and conducting itself
with the highest level of ethics. For more information about
Indymac and its affiliates, or to subscribe to the company's Email
Alert feature for notification of company news and events, please
visit http://about.indymacbank.com/investors. FORWARD-LOOKING
STATEMENTS Certain statements contained in this press release may
be deemed to be forward-looking statements within the meaning of
the federal securities laws. The words "anticipate," "believe,"
"estimate," "expect," "project," "plan," "forecast," "intend,"
"goal," "target," and similar expressions identify forward-looking
statements that are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties,
many of which cannot be predicted or quantified. Actual results and
the timing of certain events could differ materially from those
projected in or contemplated by the forward-looking statements due
to a number of factors, including, the effect of economic and
market conditions including industry volumes and margins(1); the
level and volatility of interest rates(1); the Company's hedging
strategies, hedge effectiveness and asset and liability
management(1); the accuracy of subjective estimates used in
determining the fair value of financial assets of Indymac; the
credit risks with respect to our loans and other financial assets;
the actions undertaken by both current and potential new
competitors(1); the availability of funds from Indymac's lenders
and from loan sales and securitizations, to fund mortgage loan
originations and portfolio investments; the execution of Indymac's
growth plans and ability to gain market share in a significant
market transition(1); the impact of disruptions triggered by
natural disasters; pending or future legislation, regulations(1) or
litigation; and other risk factors described in the reports that
Indymac files with the Securities and Exchange Commission,
including its Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form
10-Q, and its reports on Form 8-K. (1) While all of the above items
are important, the highlighted items represent those that, in
management's view, merit increased focus given current conditions.
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