PennyMac Announces Launch of Broker Direct Channel

PennyMac Financial Services, Inc. (NYSE: PFSI), a leading U.S. mortgage lender, today announced the launch of its Broker Direct channel, offering mortgage brokers access to the Company’s state-of-the-art POWER℠ platform combined with its unique centralized sales, client engagement services and best-in-class fulfillment capabilities.

“We are excited to announce PennyMac’s entrance into the broker channel,” said Doug Jones, President of PennyMac Loan Services, LLC, an indirectly controlled subsidiary of PFSI. “We spent considerable time evaluating this channel and believe it is the right time for us to participate. Our new broker channel will provide opportunities to grow volumes in attractive segments of the market, such as purchase-money and prime jumbo mortgages. We expect to leverage our leading market position to successfully grow our Broker Direct platform and achieve a leadership position over time.”

PennyMac is the fourth-largest producer of newly originated mortgage loans, according to Inside Mortgage Finance. The broker channel represents approximately 10% of the total U.S. mortgage originations market.

Through PennyMac’s POWER℠ platform, brokers will have unprecedentedaccess to data and the ability to proactively manage their pipelines. By providing detailed, accurate and timely communication to their customers on every loan, brokers and their loan officers can provide best-in-class service for their customers and maintain trust with their referral sources. POWER℠ enables the broker to self-serve for a variety of functions and seamlessly communicate with PennyMac’s client engagement team. With its strong market position, PennyMac has the scale and operational capabilities to deliver process transparency, consistency and an exceptional customer experience for mortgage brokers and their clients. The Company’s new Broker Direct organization is led by Kimberly Nichols, a seasoned mortgage executive who serves as Managing Director, Direct Lending Channels, for PennyMac.

The POWER℠ platform is further enhanced by access to knowledgeable mortgage professionals through the Company’s dedicated broker call center. Through PennyMac’s portal, brokers will have access to the Company’s loan offerings, along with its industry-leading loan fulfillment capabilities that deliver consistency and accuracy to the origination process.

For more information about PennyMac Financial and signing up to become a broker with the Company, please visit the Broker Direct channel website at www.pennymacbrokerdirect.com.

About PennyMac Financial Services, Inc.

PennyMac Financial Services, Inc. is a specialty financial services firm with a comprehensive mortgage platform and integrated business focused on the production and servicing of U.S. mortgage loans and the management of investments related to the U.S. mortgage market. PennyMac Financial Services, Inc. trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “PFSI.” Additional information about PennyMac Financial Services, Inc. is available at www.ir.pennymacfinancial.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

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