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National Australia Bank Completes Acquisition of HomeSide, Inc.

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National Australia Bank Limited has formally completed its acquisition of HomeSide, Inc., a leading residential mortgage producer and servicer based in Florida. The acquisition, which involved the purchase of HomeSide shares for $27.825 per share or a total of $1.227 billion, marks a significant expansion for the National Australia Bank's mortgage business. HomeSide, which is the fourth-largest residential mortgage producer and seventh-largest mortgage servicer in the United States, will bring its expertise and capabilities to the National Australia Bank, enhancing its position in the mortgage market.

Key Takeaways:

  • National Australia Bank Limited has completed the acquisition of HomeSide, Inc. for $27.825 per share, totaling $1.227 billion.
  • The acquisition provides the National Australia Bank with the capability to develop a world-class mortgage business, leveraging HomeSide's knowledge and experience.
  • HomeSide is the fourth-largest residential mortgage producer and seventh-largest mortgage servicer in the United States, originating or purchasing loans in all 50 states and servicing over one million homeowners' loans.
  • The acquisition is expected to enhance the National Australia Bank's position in the mortgage market, benefiting from products like the Tailored Home Loan (THL) introduced by Michigan National Corporation in 1997.
  • Douglas Ebert, Michigan National's Chief Executive Officer, emphasizes the strategic importance of the acquisition, stating that HomeSide will benefit from the THL product, while his company will gain expertise from one of the nation's top mortgage operations.
  • The acquisition follows regulatory approvals and acceptance of the National's offer by HomeSide's shareholders.

Statistics:

  • The acquisition price was $27.825 per share, totaling $1.227 billion.
  • HomeSide originates or purchases loans in all 50 states, servicing over one million homeowners' loans.
  • HomeSide is the fourth-largest residential mortgage producer and seventh-largest mortgage servicer in the United States.

Sources:

  • PR Newswire, "National Australia Bank Completes Acquisition of HomeSide, Inc."
  • Michigan National Corporation press release, dated February 25, 1998.

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