Sharp Revenue DropA ~56% revenue decline in 2025 represents a material deterioration in core top-line drivers for a mortgage-focused bank. Persistent or recurrent revenue weakness would erode margins and reserve-building capacity, limiting reinvestment, advisory fee growth and the ability to expand lending without stressing profitability.
Weak Cash GenerationRepeated negative operating cash flow and persistent negative free cash flow indicate inconsistent conversion of accounting earnings into liquid resources. Over the medium term this undermines funding for growth, increases reliance on wholesale or deposit funding, and constrains flexibility for dividends or capital investments.
Rising LeverageHigher leverage, with debt-to-equity rising into the 1.7–2.4x range and increasing in 2025, heightens sensitivity to credit losses and funding stress. Structurally higher leverage can amplify earnings volatility, raise capital adequacy attention from regulators, and reduce strategic flexibility during adverse market conditions.