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HORTON D R INC /DE/ 8-K Report, Material Agreement (Dec 1, 2011)

Filed December 1, 2011For Securities:DHI

Summary

D.R. Horton, Inc. (DHI) has filed an 8-K report detailing a significant amendment to its Master Repurchase Agreement through its subsidiary, DHI Mortgage Company, Ltd. The Seventh Amendment to this agreement, effective November 29, 2011, with U.S. Bank National Association, substantially increases the financing capacity of the repurchase facility. This amendment is crucial for DHI Mortgage as it provides enhanced liquidity and financial flexibility to support its loan purchase transactions. Investors should note that the capacity of this "Repurchase Facility" has been increased from $100 million to $180 million, representing a substantial 80% boost. While the facility is crucial for DHI Mortgage's operations, it's important for DHI investors to understand that the outstanding amounts under this facility are not guaranteed by the parent company, D.R. Horton, Inc., or its other subsidiaries that guarantee homebuilding debt. The amendment also outlines updated pricing rates and a commitment fee structure, indicating adjustments in the cost of this financing.

Key Highlights

  • 1DHI Mortgage Company, Ltd. (a D.R. Horton subsidiary) entered into a Seventh Amendment to its Master Repurchase Agreement with U.S. Bank National Association.
  • 2The total capacity of the Repurchase Facility was increased from $100 million to $180 million, an 80% increase.
  • 3This amendment enhances DHI Mortgage's liquidity and financial capacity for loan purchase transactions.
  • 4Advances under the amended facility will bear a Pricing Rate based on the Libor Rate plus a Libor Margin, with a floor of 2.75%.
  • 5A commitment fee of 0.25% per annum on the unused portion of the facility has been introduced.
  • 6The Repurchase Facility has a maturity date of either March 4, 2012, or an earlier termination date as specified in the agreement.
  • 7Crucially, D.R. Horton, Inc. and its homebuilding debt guarantors do not guarantee obligations under this facility.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Repurchase Facility is designed to provide financing and liquidity to DHI Mortgage. It facilitates purchase transactions where DHI Mortgage transfers eligible loans to buyers in exchange for funds, which are then considered purchased loans under the agreement.

The capacity of the facility, referred to as the "Committed Sum," has been increased from $100 million to $180 million. This represents a substantial 80% increase, significantly bolstering DHI Mortgage's financial resources.

No, the report explicitly states that amounts outstanding under the Repurchase Facility are not guaranteed by D.R. Horton, Inc. or by any of its subsidiaries that guarantee their homebuilding debt. This means the parent company is not directly liable for this specific financing.

The Repurchase Facility has a term that expires on the earlier of March 4, 2012, or the date when the Buyers' Commitments are terminated for other reasons outlined in the agreement, such as by order of a Governmental Authority or by operation of law.