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HORTON D R INC /DE/ 8-K Report, Material Agreement (Mar 5, 2010)

Filed March 5, 2010For Securities:DHI

Summary

This 8-K filing reports a material amendment to D.R. Horton's (DHI) Master Repurchase Agreement through its subsidiary, DHI Mortgage Company, Ltd. The Third Amendment, effective March 4, 2010, significantly increases the borrowing capacity under the repurchase facility with U.S. Bank National Association. The maximum aggregate commitment has been raised from $100 million to $150 million, with a temporary increase to $175 million during specific fiscal quarter-end periods. This expansion aims to provide enhanced financing and liquidity for DHI Mortgage's purchase transactions of eligible loans. Investors should note that the facility is not guaranteed by the parent company, D.R. Horton, Inc., or its homebuilding debt guarantors. The pricing structure involves a base rate plus an applicable margin that increases for amounts exceeding $150 million, and a facility fee is also payable. The term of the agreement is extended to March 4, 2011, providing a one-year runway for the facility. This amendment signals DHI Mortgage's need for increased funding and an effort to secure it through this repurchase agreement.

Key Highlights

  • 1DHI Mortgage Company, Ltd. entered into a Third Amendment to its Master Repurchase Agreement with U.S. Bank National Association, effective March 4, 2010.
  • 2The maximum aggregate commitment under the repurchase facility was increased from $100 million to $150 million.
  • 3A temporary increase in the commitment to $175 million is permitted on the last five business days of any fiscal quarter and the first seven business days of the following fiscal quarter.
  • 4The purpose of the facility is to provide financing and liquidity to DHI Mortgage by facilitating purchase transactions where DHI Mortgage transfers eligible loans.
  • 5Amounts outstanding under the Repurchase Facility are not guaranteed by D.R. Horton, Inc. or any of its homebuilding debt guarantors.
  • 6The interest rate on advances is based on the greater of 1.25% or LIBOR plus an applicable margin (2.5% up to $150M, 3.0% above $150M).
  • 7The facility has a term of one year, expiring on March 4, 2011, unless terminated earlier.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary impact is an increase in available financing and liquidity for DHI Mortgage Company, Ltd., a subsidiary. The Third Amendment to the Master Repurchase Agreement significantly raises the borrowing capacity under this facility, which can support DHI Mortgage's loan purchase activities.

No, the filing explicitly states that amounts outstanding under the Repurchase Facility are not guaranteed by D.R. Horton, Inc. or any of its subsidiaries that guarantee their homebuilding debt.

Advances under the facility carry a Pricing Rate based on the greater of 1.25% or the Libor Rate plus an Applicable Margin. The Applicable Margin is 2.5% for advances up to $150 million and 3.0% for advances exceeding $150 million. Additionally, DHI Mortgage pays a facility fee of 0.25% on the Maximum Aggregate Commitment to the Administrative Agent.

The Repurchase Facility, as amended, has a term that ends on the earlier of March 4, 2011, or the date when the Buyers’ commitments are terminated under specific conditions outlined in the agreement.