
loanDepot (LDI) Stock Forecast & Price Target
loanDepot (LDI) Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
LoanDepot Inc's stock has seen a significant increase recently, attributed to potential earnings benefits from speculation regarding a "housing emergency" that could lead to lower mortgage rates, consequently enhancing homeowner affordability. This surge is bolstered by LoanDepot's strong brand recognition, which positions it favorably for effective lead generation compared to competitors in the retail lending space. Additionally, with gain-on-sale margins approaching their lows and mortgage servicing rights (MSR) valuations near peak levels, the company is expected to maintain stable margins should mortgage rates drop to around 6%.
Bears say
The financial analysis indicates a negative outlook on loanDepot Inc. due to its anticipated high leverage, expected to remain around 4.8x by year-end, which could result in increased earnings volatility when compared to larger industry competitors. The company's reliance on mortgage servicing rights (MSR) sales for liquidity could suggest a dependence on potentially unstable revenue sources in a volatile interest rate environment. Furthermore, the overall expectation of a deeper drawdown in loanDepot's valuation further underscores the challenges associated with its financial position and market competitiveness.
This aggregate rating is based on analysts' research of loanDepot and is not a guaranteed prediction by Public.com or investment advice.
loanDepot (LDI) Analyst Forecast & Price Prediction
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