FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES
ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement, provides a framework for measuring fair value under GAAP, expands disclosures about fair value measurements, and establishes a fair value hierarchy, which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are summarized as follows:
Level 1 — Fair value is based on quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.
Level 2 — Fair value is determined using quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets or quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active or are directly or indirectly observable.
Level 3 — Fair value is determined using one or more significant inputs that are unobservable in active markets at the measurement date, such as a pricing model, discounted cash flow, or similar technique.
The fair value of our Mortgage loans held for sale is derived from negotiated rates with partner lending institutions. The fair value of derivative assets and liabilities includes IRLCs and mortgage backed securities (“MBS”). The fair value of IRLCs is based on the value of the underlying mortgage loans, quoted MBS prices and the probability that the mortgage loan will fund within the terms of the IRLCs. We estimate the fair value of the forward sales commitments based on quoted MBS prices. The fair value of our Mortgage warehouse borrowings and Loans payable and other borrowings approximate carrying value due to their short term nature and variable interest rate terms. The fair value of our Senior Notes is derived from quoted market prices by independent dealers in markets that are not active.
During the year ended December 31, 2025, we invested in fixed income funds and equity securities. Fixed income funds consist of investments in diversified portfolios of corporate bonds, U.S. Treasury securities, and other debt instruments. These investments are valued based on the underlying securities’ observable market inputs, including benchmark yields, reported trades of identical or similar securities, issuer spreads, and broker‑quoted prices. Equity securities primarily include investments in publicly traded companies. The fair values of these securities are based on quoted prices in active markets.
There were no changes to or transfers between the levels of the fair value hierarchy for any of our financial instruments as of December 31, 2025, when compared to December 31, 2024.
The carrying value and fair value of our financial instruments are as follows:
  As of December 31, 2025As Of December 31, 2024
(Dollars in thousands)
Level in Fair
Value Hierarchy
Carrying
Value
Estimated
Fair Value
Carrying
Value
Estimated
Fair Value
Description:
Mortgage loans held for sale2$132,512 $132,512 $207,936 $207,936 
IRLCs3(12,715)(12,715)(5,917)(5,917)
MBSs2(1,858)(1,858)4,174 4,174 
Mortgage warehouse borrowings282,605 82,605 174,460 174,460 
Loans payable and other borrowings2745,169 745,169 475,569 475,569 
5.875% Senior Notes due 2027 (1)
2— — 498,110 501,770 
6.625% Senior Notes due 2027 (1)
2— — 27,803 26,804 
5.75% Senior Notes due 2028 (1)
2448,711 457,956 448,080 446,679 
5.125% Senior Notes due 2030 (1)
2497,094 503,070 496,461 478,455 
5.75% Senior Notes due 2032 (1)
2517,528 539,963 — — 
U.S. Treasury securities
127,174 27,174 — — 
Corporate bonds
227,159 27,159 — — 
Equity securities
14,932 4,932 201 201 
(1)Carrying value for Senior Notes, as presented, includes unamortized debt issuance costs or bond premium. Debt issuance costs are not factored into the fair value calculation for the Senior Notes.
Fair value measurements are used for real estate inventory on a nonrecurring basis when events and circumstances indicate that the carrying value of a property is not recoverable. These values are a level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.
The fair value of such inventories are as follows for the periods presented:
(Dollars in thousands)
As of
March 31,June 30,September 30,December 31,
2025$75,122 $31,615 $19,473 
(1)
2024
(1)
$7,024 
(1)
$10,560 
(1) No fair value adjustment recorded in period.

Historical Timeline

Fiscal YearFiled
2025Feb 18, 2026Showing above
2024Feb 19, 2025
2023Feb 21, 2024
2022Feb 22, 2023
2021Feb 23, 2022
2020Feb 24, 2021
2019Feb 19, 2020
2018Feb 20, 2019
2017Feb 21, 2018
2016Feb 21, 2017
2015Feb 25, 2016

About Fair Value Disclosures

Fair value disclosures classify all assets and liabilities measured at fair value into a three-level hierarchy: Level 1 (quoted market prices), Level 2 (observable inputs like yield curves), and Level 3 (unobservable inputs requiring management estimates). The proportion of Level 3 assets directly reflects how much of the balance sheet depends on internal models rather than market evidence.

Key signals: a growing Level 3 balance relative to total fair-value assets increases valuation uncertainty and earnings volatility risk. Watch for transfers between levels — assets moving from Level 2 to Level 3 often signal deteriorating market liquidity. Unrealized gains and losses on Level 3 positions flow through earnings or other comprehensive income, so large swings deserve scrutiny. For financial institutions, examine the sensitivity disclosures that show how Level 3 valuations change under alternative assumptions. Compare the fair value of debt against its carrying amount to gauge hidden leverage.