10-K 1 homelend10k.txt INITIAL FILING UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark one) [x] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2001 OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Commission File No. 1-12979 HomeSide Lending, Inc. ---------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Florida 59-2725415 ------- ---------- (State or other jurisdiction (I.R.S. Employer of incorporation or organization) Identification No.) 7301 Baymeadows Way, Jacksonville, FL 32256 ------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (904) 281-3000 -------------- (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Name of Each Class Name of Each Exchange on which Registered ------------------ ----------------------------------------- Floating Rate Notes due June 10, 2002 New York Stock Exchange Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes _x_ No __ Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (Section 229.405 of this chapter) is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. 1 PART I ITEM 1. BUSINESS -------- General HomeSide Lending, Inc. (the "Company" or "HomeSide") is one of the largest full service residential mortgage banking companies in the United States. The Company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of HomeSide International, Inc. (the "Parent") formerly known as HomeSide, Inc. On February 10, 1998, National Australia Bank Limited (the "National") acquired all outstanding shares of the common stock of HomeSide, Inc. and the Company adopted a fiscal year end of September 30 to conform to the fiscal year of the National (see Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements). HomeSide, Inc. acquired Bank Boston Mortgage Corporation, the mortgage banking subsidiary of BankBoston, N.A., on March 16, 1996, renamed it HomeSide Lending, Inc., and subsequently purchased the mortgage banking operations of Barnett Banks, Inc. Unless otherwise designated, the term "HomeSide" refers to the Company for the periods subsequent to February 10, 1998 and the term "HomeSide" or "HomeSide Predecessor" refers to the Company for the periods from March 16, 1996 to February 10, 1998. HomeSide is currently headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, and at September 30, 2001 ranks as the 6th largest mortgage servicer and the 10th largest mortgage loan originator in the United States based on data published by Inside Mortgage Finance. On December 11, 2001, the National announced the sale of HomeSide's operating platform and certain of its operating assets to Washington Mutual, Inc. ("WaMu"). As such, WaMu will acquire all of HomeSide's servicing technology, and other corporate assets including the wholesale, correspondent and consumer direct production channels and servicing sites in Jacksonville, Florida and San Antonio, Texas. The Company will retain the mortgage servicing rights asset ("MSR") and related financial hedges. Following the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Asset Purchase and Liability Assumption Agreement with WaMu, HomeSide's servicing portfolio will be subserviced by WaMu. The transaction is anticipated to close during the first calendar quarter of 2002, subject to customary closing conditions. The residential mortgage market, which totaled approximately $5.6 trillion at September 30, 2001, is the largest debt market in the world. The residential mortgage market has grown at a compound annual rate of approximately 8% since 1985. HomeSide competes in a mortgage banking market which is highly fragmented with no single company controlling or dominating the market. At September 30, 2001, the largest originator represented 9.2% of the market and the largest servicer represented 8.6%, while the top 30 originators and servicers represented 71.6% and 64.4% of their markets, respectively, based on data published by Inside Mortgage Finance. Residential mortgage lenders compete primarily on the basis of loan pricing and service, making effective cost management essential. The industry has experienced rapid consolidation which has been accelerated by the introduction of significant technology improvements and the economies of scale present in mortgage servicing. The top 10 mortgage loan servicers have increased their aggregate market share from 17% in 1990 to 49% as of September 30, 2001. In originating mortgages, HomeSide focuses on variable cost channels of production, including correspondent, broker, consumer direct, affinity, and co-issue sources. HomeSide also pursues strategic relationships with other production sources to acquire and service residential mortgage loans. Management believes that these variable cost channels of production deliver consistent origination opportunities for HomeSide without the fixed cost investment associated with traditional retail mortgage branch networks. HomeSide believes that its ongoing investment in technology will further enhance and expand existing processing capabilities and improve its efficiency. Based on independent surveys of direct cost per loan and loans serviced per employee, management believes that HomeSide has been one of the industry's most efficient mortgage servicers. The Company's average cost per employee approximates the average cost per employee of its major competitors. HomeSide's business activities consist primarily of: Mortgage production: origination and purchase of residential single family mortgage loans through multiple channels including correspondents, strategic partners, mortgage brokers, co-issue partners, direct consumer telemarketing, affinity programs, and online mortgage services; Servicing: administration, collection and remittance of monthly mortgage principal and interest payments, collection and payment of property taxes and insurance premiums and management of certain loan default activities; Secondary marketing: sale of residential single family mortgage loans as pools underlying mortgage-backed securities guaranteed or issued by governmental or quasi-governmental agencies or as whole loans or private securities to investors; and 2 Risk management: program designed to protect and manage the value of the Company's mortgage loans held for sale and mortgage commitment pipeline and to protect the economic performance of the servicing portfolio that could otherwise be adversely affected by loan prepayments due to declines in interest rates. Production HomeSide participates in several origination channels, with a focus on wholesale origination. Since the acquisition of BancBoston Mortgage Corporation ("BBMC"), wholesale channels (correspondent, co-issue, and broker) have represented more than 90% of HomeSide's total production. Excluding the volumes purchased from BankBoston, N.A., Barnett Bank, N.A. ("Barnett") and Banc One Mortgage Corporation, no single source within the correspondent, co-issue or broker channels accounted for more than 7% of total production since March 16, 1996. HomeSide's other origination channels include internet and telemarketing, direct mail campaigns and other advertising, and mortgages related to affinity group and co-branding partnerships. HomeSide also purchases servicing rights in bulk from time to time. HomeSide customarily sells all the loans that it originates or purchases while retaining the servicing rights to such loans. This multi-channel production base provides access to and flexibility among production channels in a wide variety of market and economic conditions. HomeSide competes nationwide by offering a wide variety of mortgage products designed to respond to consumer needs and tailored to address market competition. HomeSide is primarily an originator of fixed rate 15- and 30-year mortgage loans, which collectively represented 98% of the total production in the fiscal year ended September 30, 2001, 96% of the total production in the fiscal year ended September 30, 2000 and 98% of the total production in the fiscal year ended September 30, 1999. HomeSide also offers other products, such as ARMs, balloon, and jumbo mortgages. HomeSide's national loan production operation has resulted in geographically diverse originations, enabling HomeSide to diversify its risk across many markets in the United States. HomeSide's servicing portfolio composition reflects its production markets. The largest segments of the servicing portfolio by state on September 30, 2001 were California (11.5% of unpaid principal balance), Florida (9.2%), Illinois (6.6%), Texas (6.2%) and Michigan (4.8%). The largest segments of the servicing portfolio by state on September 30, 2000 were California (12.4% of unpaid principal balance), Florida (8.7%), Illinois (8.1%), Texas (5.9%) and Michigan (5.5%). The largest segments of the servicing portfolio by state on September 30, 1999 were California (11.8% of unpaid principal balance), Florida (9.7%), Illinois (8.5%), Texas (5.6%) and Michigan (5.0%). The table on page six provides additional information regarding the Company's servicing portfolio, which is reflective of its production markets. The mortgage banking industry is generally subject to seasonal trends. These trends reflect the general national pattern of sales and resales of homes. Sales and resales of homes typically peak during the spring and summer seasons and decline to lower levels from mid-November through February. Refinancings tend to be less seasonal and more closely related to changes in interest rates. Historically, changes in the interest rate environment have mitigated the impact of seasonality on HomeSide's results of operations. In addition, delinquency rates typically rise in the winter months, which result in higher servicing costs. However, late charge income has historically been sufficient to offset such incremental expenses. HomeSide strives to maintain and improve its reputation as one of the largest, most efficient originators of mortgage loans nationwide. Its variable cost loan origination channels can be adjusted to accommodate varying market sizes and allow HomeSide to remain competitive through interest rate cycles. Wholesale Production Correspondent Production Through its correspondent program, HomeSide purchases loans from approximately 950 commercial banks, savings and loan associations, licensed mortgage lenders and other financial intermediaries. The correspondent takes the mortgage application and processes the loan, which is either underwritten through contract underwriters or, in some cases, the correspondent to whom underwriting authority has been delegated. Closing documents are submitted to HomeSide for legal review and funding. The participants in this program are prequalified and monitored on an ongoing basis by HomeSide. If a correspondent subsequently fails to meet HomeSide's requirements, HomeSide typically terminates the relationship. Correspondents are also required to repurchase loans in the event of fraud or misrepresentation in the origination process and for certain other reasons. Co-Issue Production Co-issue production, which represents the purchase of servicing rights of new production originated by correspondents under contracts to deliver specified volumes on a monthly or quarterly basis, is another main source of HomeSide's production. The co-issue correspondent controls the entire loan process from application to closing. This arrangement particularly suits large originators who have the ability to deliver on an automated basis. Reflecting this delegated underwriting authority, the co-issue correspondent is obligated to make certain 3 representations and warranties and is required to repurchase loans in the event of fraud or misrepresentation in the origination process or for certain other reasons. Broker Production Under its broker program, HomeSide funds loans at closing from a network of approximately 2,300 mortgage brokers nationwide. The broker controls the process of application and loan processing. A pre-closing quality control review is performed by HomeSide to verify the borrower's credit. All loans originated through brokers are underwritten by HomeSide's approved contract underwriters. Loans are funded by HomeSide and may be closed in either the broker's name or HomeSide's name. Participants in this program prequalify on the basis of creditworthiness, mortgage lending experience and reputation. Each broker is subject to annual and ongoing reviews by HomeSide. Direct Production HomeSide's direct production includes soliciting loans via its website and the use of telemarketing from several sources, including refinancing of mortgage loans in HomeSide's existing servicing portfolio, leads generated from direct mail campaigns and other advertising, and mortgages related to affinity group and co-branding partnerships. HomeSide believes that these efforts will have a significant effect on increasing the percentage of loans captured from loan prepayments in HomeSide's servicing portfolio. Refinancing retention represents the percentage of loans refinanced through HomeSide's direct channel that were serviced by HomeSide prior to refinancing. Bulk Acquisition Bulk acquisition is the large scale purchase of mortgage servicing rights. In connection with such acquisitions, HomeSide does not purchase the underlying mortgage loans which were originated by other originators. HomeSide may purchase servicing rights on an exclusive basis or through a competitive bidding process. Underwriting and Quality Control Underwriting HomeSide's loans are underwritten in accordance with applicable Federal National Mortgage Association ("Fannie Mae"), Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation ("FHLMC" or "Freddie Mac"), Veterans Administration ("VA"), and Federal Housing Administration ("FHA") guidelines, as well as certain private investor requirements. The underwriting process is organized by origination channel and by loan type. HomeSide currently employs underwriters with an average of ten years of underwriting experience. HomeSide requires approximately 50% of its correspondent lenders to have their loans underwritten by third party contract underwriters prior to purchase. These contract underwriters are designated by HomeSide and include Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Corp. and Republic Mortgage Insurance Company. HomeSide grants delegated underwriting status to the remaining approximately 50% of correspondents, which enables the correspondents to submit conventional loans to HomeSide without prior underwriting approval. 100% of HomeSide's broker loans are underwritten by these contract underwriters or by HomeSide's underwriting employees. Generally, HomeSide grants delegated underwriting status to its larger correspondents who meet financial strength, delinquency, underwriting and quality control standards, and such correspondents are monitored regularly. The FHA and VA require that loans be underwritten by the originating lender on an Agency-approved or delegated basis. If issuance of FHA guarantees or VA insurance certificates is denied, the correspondent must repurchase the loan. HomeSide's underwriting process for its retail production operation is fully automated. The automated underwriting technology uses third-party vendor systems to analyze credit risk. HomeSide believes that these technologies have contributed to improved productivity and reduced underwriting and processing turnaround time. Quality Control HomeSide maintains a compliance and quality assurance department that operates independently of the production, underwriting, secondary marketing and loan administration department. For its production compliance process, HomeSide randomly selects a statistical sample or 10% of closed loans monthly, whichever is less, of certain loan products and customers for review. In addition, a random risk-based audit of approximately 200 conforming conventional loans receive a fraud audit monthly. These reviews include reunderwriting of such loans, ordering second appraisals on 10% of the sample, reverifying funds, employment and final applications and reordering credit reports. In addition, a full underwriting review is conducted on (i) all jumbo loans that become thirty days delinquent in the first four payments and jumbo loans that go into foreclosure in the first thirty-six months and (ii) all conventional loans that become sixty days delinquent in the first six payments. Document and file 4 reviews are also undertaken to ensure regulatory compliance. In addition, random reviews of the servicing portfolio, covering selected aspects of the loan administration process, are conducted. HomeSide monitors the performance of loan underwriting through a variety of quality assurance reports, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD") reports and audits, the VA reports and audits, reviews and audits by regulatory agencies, investor reports and mortgage insurance company audits. According to HomeSide's quality control findings, less than 5% of its loans have underwriting issues that affect salability to the secondary market. Flaws in these loans are generally corrected; otherwise, the holder of the mortgage-backed security is indemnified against future losses resulting from such flaws by HomeSide or, ultimately, the originating correspondent. Correspondents or co-issue partners are required to repurchase any flawed loans originated by them. Secondary Marketing HomeSide customarily sells all loans that it originates or purchases while retaining the servicing rights to such loans. HomeSide aggregates mortgage loans into pools and sells these pools, as well as individual mortgage loans, to investors principally at prices established under forward sales commitments. HomeSide's FHA and VA loans are generally pooled and sold in the form of Government National Mortgage Association ("Ginnie Mae" or "GNMA") Mortgage Backed Securities. Conforming conventional mortgage loans are generally pooled and exchanged under the purchase and guarantee programs sponsored by Fannie Mae. HomeSide pays certain guarantee fees to the Agencies in connection with these programs and then sells the GNMA and Fannie Mae securities to securities dealers. A limited number of mortgage loans (i.e. non-conforming loans) are sold to private investors on a servicing-released basis. For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2001, approximately 95% of the mortgage loans originated by HomeSide were sold to Fannie Mae (61%) and GNMA (34%). For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2000, approximately 97% of the mortgage loans originated by HomeSide were sold to Fannie Mae (53%) and GNMA (44%). For the fiscal year ended September 30, 1999, approximately 94% of the mortgage loans originated by HomeSide were sold to Fannie Mae (49%), GNMA (28%), and FHLMC (17%). The remaining were sold to private investors. The sale of mortgage loans may generate a gain or loss to HomeSide. Gains or losses result primarily from two factors. First, HomeSide may purchase a loan at a price that may be higher or lower than HomeSide would receive if it immediately sold the loan in the secondary market. These pricing differences occur principally as a result of competitive pricing conditions in the primary loan origination market. Second, gains or losses may result from fluctuations in interest rates that create changes in the market value of the loans or commitments to purchase loans, from the time the interest rate commitment is given to the mortgagor until the loan is sold to an investor. HomeSide assesses the interest rate risk associated with outstanding commitments that it has extended to fund loans and hedges the interest rate risk of these commitments based upon a number of factors, including the remaining term of the commitment, the interest rate at which the commitment was provided, current interest rates and interest rate volatility. HomeSide constantly monitors these factors and adjusts its hedging on a daily basis as needed. HomeSide uses the Quantitative Risk Management system, a sophisticated hedging, reporting and evaluation system, which has the ability to perform analyses under various interest rate scenarios. HomeSide's interest rate risk is currently hedged using a combination of forward sales of mortgage backed securities and over-the-counter options, including both puts and calls, on fixed income securities. HomeSide generally commits to sell to investors for delivery at a future time for a stated price all of its closed loans and a percentage of the mortgage loan commitments for which the interest rate has been established. HomeSide aims to price loans competitively, hedge the interest rate risk of loan originations and sell loans on a break-even basis. HomeSide realizes net servicing revenue from the future servicing of the loans sold. For the fiscal years ended September 30, 2001, 2000 and 1999, HomeSide has not experienced secondary marketing losses on an aggregate basis. HomeSide's policy is to sell mortgage loans on a non-recourse basis. However, in the case of VA loans aggregated to form GNMA pools, the VA's loan guarantees do not cover the entire principal balance of the loan and HomeSide is responsible for losses, which exceed the VA's guaranteed limitations. In connection with HomeSide's loan exchanges and sales, HomeSide makes representations and warranties customary in the industry relating to, among other things, compliance with laws, regulations and program standards, and to the accuracy of information. In the event of a breach of these representations and warranties, HomeSide typically corrects such problems, but if the problems cannot be corrected may be required to repurchase such loans. In cases where a correspondent originates loans, HomeSide may sell the flawed loan back to the correspondent under a repurchase obligation. Loan Servicing HomeSide derives its revenues predominantly from its servicing operations. Since its formation, HomeSide has also maintained a risk management program designed to protect, within certain parameters, the economic value of its servicing portfolio, which is subject to prepayment risk when interest rates decline, providing mortgagors with refinancing opportunities. Loan servicing includes collecting payments of principal and interest from borrowers, remitting aggregate loan payments to investors, accounting for principal and interest payments, holding escrow funds for payment of mortgage related expenses such as taxes and insurance, making advances to cover delinquent payments, inspecting the mortgaged premises as required, contacting delinquent mortgagors, supervising foreclosures and property dispositions in the 5 event of unremedied defaults, and other miscellaneous duties related to loan administration. HomeSide collects servicing fees from monthly mortgage payments. These fees generally range from 0.25% to 0.50% of the declining principal balances of the loans per annum. HomeSide's weighted average servicing fee net of guaranty fees and including ancillary income was 0.474% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2001, 0.476% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2000 and 0.467% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 1999. HomeSide also maintains certain subservicing relationships whereby servicing is performed by another servicer under an agreement with HomeSide, which remains contractually responsible for servicing the loans. Subservicing relationships are often entered into as part of a bulk servicing acquisition where the selling institution continues to perform servicing until the loans are transferred to the purchasing institution. Following the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Asset Purchase and Liability Assumption Agreement with WaMu, HomeSide's servicing portfolio will be subserviced by WaMu. HomeSide's servicing strategy has been to build its mortgage servicing portfolio and benefit from the economies of scale inherent in the business. HomeSide currently services substantially all of the mortgage loans that it originates. In addition, HomeSide has purchased the rights to service mortgage loans originated by other lenders. HomeSide strives to enhance the profitability of its servicing activities through low cost and efficient processes. This objective is pursued through highly automated, cost effective processing systems, strategic outsourcing of selected servicing functions and effective control of delinquencies and foreclosures. HomeSide outsources functions relating to insurance, taxes and default management to third party vendors, contributing to HomeSide's ability to maintain a highly variable cost structure. Using a variety of factors, including loans serviced per employee and direct cost per loan, management believes that HomeSide is one of the nation's most efficient servicers based on industry surveys. Servicing Portfolio Composition HomeSide originates and purchases servicing rights for mortgage loans nationwide. The broad geographic distribution of HomeSide's servicing portfolio reflects the national scope of HomeSide's origination and bulk servicing acquisition. Ten states accounted for 56.8% of the outstanding unpaid principal balance ("UPB") of HomeSide's total servicing portfolio, and the largest volume by state is California with a 11.5% share of the total portfolio on September 30, 2001. Ten states accounted for 59.4% of the outstanding UPB of HomeSide's total servicing portfolio and the largest volume by state was California with a 12.4% share of the total portfolio on September 30, 2000. Ten states accounted for 59.8% of the outstanding UPB of HomeSide's total servicing portfolio and the largest volume by state was California with an 11.8% share of the total portfolio on September 30, 1999. HomeSide actively monitors the geographic distribution of its servicing portfolio to maintain a mix that it deems appropriate and makes adjustments, as it considers necessary. The following table sets forth the geographic distribution of the Company's servicing portfolio as of September 30, 2001, 2000 and 1999: Servicing Portfolio by State (a) At September 30, 2001 At September 30, 2000 At September 30, 1999 --------------------- --------------------- --------------------- (dollars in millions) UPB % of UPB UPB % of UPB UPB % of UPB --- -------- --- -------- --- -------- California ......................... $ 20,892 11.5% $ 18,924 12.4% $ 16,334 11.8% Florida ............................ 16,798 9.2 13,221 8.7 13,424 9.7 Illinois ........................... 11,962 6.6 12,322 8.1 11,740 8.5 Texas .............................. 11,363 6.2 8,911 5.9 7,825 5.6 Michigan ........................... 8,688 4.8 8,346 5.5 6,981 5.0 New York ........................... 7,894 4.3 6,285 4.1 4,809 3.5 Georgia ............................ 7,194 3.9 4,669 3.1 3,936 2.8 Connecticut ........................ 7,060 3.9 6,749 4.4 6,737 4.9 New Jersey ......................... 5,972 3.3 4,587 3.0 (b) (b) Maryland ........................... 5,581 3.1 5,012 3.3 4,924 3.5 Massachusetts ...................... 5,554 3.0 5,903 3.9 6,295 4.5 Arizona ............................ 5,220 2.9 4,558 3.0 4,402 3.2 Indiana ............................ 4,597 2.5 4,620 3.0 4,240 3.1 Other (b) .......................... 63,630 34.8 48,137 31.6 47,101 33.9 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total .............................. $182,405 100.0% $152,244 100.0% $138,748 100.0% ========================================================================================= ---------- (a) Servicing statistics are based on loans serviced by HomeSide and exclude loans purchased but not yet on the servicing system of $5.0 billion at September 30, 2001, $21.1 billion at September 30, 2000 and $6.9 billion at September 30, 1999. The increased amount in fiscal year 2000 was due to the increase in bulk acquisitions during the fourth quarter that had not been transferred onto the servicing system. (b) No other state represents more than 3.0% of HomeSide's servicing portfolio at September 30, 2001, 2000 or 1999.

6 Servicing Portfolio by Loan Type At September 30, 2001, HomeSide's servicing portfolio consisted of $54.5 billion FHA/VA servicing and $132.9 billion of conventional servicing. At September 30, 2000, HomeSide's servicing portfolio consisted of $53.5 billion of FHA/VA servicing and $119.8 billion of conventional servicing. At September 30, 1999, HomeSide's servicing portfolio consisted of $44.2 billion of FHA/VA servicing and $101.4 billion of conventional servicing. The weighted average interest rate of the loans in the Company's servicing portfolio was 7.50% at September 30, 2001, 7.58% at September 30, 2000 and 7.44% at September 30, 1999. HomeSide's servicing portfolio of loans was stratified by interest rate as follows: Servicing Portfolio by Interest Rate (a) At September 30, 2001 At September 30, 2000 At September 30, 1999 --------------------- --------------------- --------------------- UPB UPB UPB --- --- --- (dollars in % of Cumulative (dollars % of UPB Cumulative (dollars % of UPB Cumulative -------- -------- Interest Rate millions) UPB % of UPB in % of UPB in % of UPB ------------- --- -------- -------- -------- millions) millions) Less than 6.0% ..... $ 553 0.3% 0.3% $ 397 0.3% 0.3% $ 631 0.5% 0.5% 6.0% to 6.9% ....... 39,788 21.8 22.1 30,821 20.2 20.5 32,353 23.3 23.8 7.0% to 7.9% ....... 97,044 53.2 75.3 75,520 49.6 70.1 77,552 56.0 79.8 8.0% to 8.9% ....... 37,169 20.4 95.7 37,596 24.7 94.8 22,258 16.0 95.8 9.0% to 9.9% ....... 6,281 3.4 99.1 6,340 4.2 99.0 4,085 2.9 98.7 10.0% to 10.9% ..... 1,249 0.7 99.8 1,218 0.8 99.8 1,435 1.0 99.7 Over 11.0% ......... 321 0.2 100.0 352 0.2 100.0 434 0.3 100.0 ------------------ -------------------- -------------------- Total ..... $182,405 100.0% $152,244 100.0% $138,748 100.0% ================== ==================== ==================== (a) Servicing statistics are based on loans serviced by HomeSide and exclude loans purchased not yet on servicing system.

Loan Servicing Portfolio Delinquencies, Foreclosures and Losses HomeSide is affected by loan delinquencies and defaults on loans that it services. Under certain types of servicing contracts, particularly contracts to service loans that have been pooled or securitized, HomeSide must forward all or part of the scheduled payments to the owner of the loan, even when loan payments are delinquent. Also, to protect their liens on mortgaged properties, owners of loans usually require a servicer to advance scheduled mortgage and hazard insurance and tax payments even if sufficient escrow funds are not available. HomeSide is generally reimbursed, subject to certain limitations with respect to FHA/VA loans as described below, by the mortgage owner or from liquidation proceeds for payments advanced that the servicer is unable to recover from the mortgagor, although the timing of such reimbursements is typically uncertain. In the interim, HomeSide absorbs the cost of funds advanced during the time the advance is outstanding. Further, HomeSide bears the increased costs of collection activities on delinquent and defaulted loans. HomeSide also foregoes servicing income from the time such loans become delinquent until foreclosure, when, if any proceeds are available, HomeSide may recover such amounts. Delinquency rates typically rise in the winter months, which result in higher servicing costs. However income from late payment fees collected have historically been sufficient to offset such incremental expenses. HomeSide periodically incurs losses attributable to servicing FHA and VA loans for investors, including actual losses for final disposition of loans that have been foreclosed or assigned to the FHA or VA and accrued interest on such FHA or VA loans for which payment has not been received. The VA guarantees the initial losses on a loan. The guaranteed amount generally ranges from 20% to 35% of the original principal balance. Before each foreclosure sale, the VA determines whether to bid by comparing the estimated net sale proceeds to the outstanding principal balance and the servicer's accumulated reimbursable costs and fees. If this amount is a loss and exceeds the guaranteed amount, the VA typically issues a no-bid and pays the servicer the guaranteed amount. Whenever a no-bid is issued, the servicer absorbs the loss, if any, in excess of the sum of the guaranteed principal and amounts recovered at the foreclosure sale. HomeSide's historical delinquency and foreclosure rate experience on VA loans has generally been consistent with that of the industry. For HomeSide, servicing losses on investor-owned loans and foreclosure-related expenses, primarily representing losses on VA loans, totaled $32.3 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2001, $33.3 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2000 and $31.7 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 1999. Management believes that it has an adequate level of reserve for servicing losses on investor-owned loans based on HomeSide's 7 servicing volume, portfolio composition, credit quality and historical loss rates, as well as estimated future losses. Servicing losses are generally greatest during the three to six year age of the loan. Risk Management of Mortgage Servicing Rights Mortgage servicing rights represent the capitalized value of the estimated future net servicing revenues associated with the Company's servicing portfolio. The Company maintains a risk management program designed to protect the value of mortgage servicing rights from changes in value due to changes in estimated loan prepayment speeds, which are mainly influenced by changes in interest rates. The value of mortgage servicing rights is extremely sensitive to changes in interest rates since interest rates are the primary driver of actual and projected prepayment rates. As interest rates decline, prepayment rates increase as a result of actual and expected refinancing activities of borrowers. As a result, the value of mortgage servicing rights decreases in value as interest rates decline and, generally, at accelerating rates depending in large measure on the note rates of the underlying loans in relation to market interest rates. The value of the Company's mortgage servicing rights is based on the present value of expected cash flows received over the life of the loan using vendor models which incorporate prepayment estimates to forecast estimated future servicing revenues, servicing costs, ancillary revenues, escrow earnings, credit losses and other expenses. The Company's risk management program involves the use of a portfolio of risk management derivative instruments, which increase in value as interest rates decline. More specifically, management uses a combination of derivative instruments designed to provide effective offset to changes in the value of the mortgage servicing rights in different interest rate scenarios. The Company also attempts to manage basis risk, term sector risk, and liquidity risk by diversifying its portfolio with an array of derivative instruments that are approved for use by the Company's Asset and Liability Management Committee ("ALCO") which, under delegated authority from the Board, sets policies in relation to the management of market risk, corporate funding and balance sheet management. Representatives of the Company's ALCO report to the National's ALCO concerning risk management and also participate in the National's group ALCO meetings. Accordingly, the hedge portfolio is generally comprised of mortgage products, swap products and treasury products that are structured along various points of the yield curve. See "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Risk Management Activities" for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2001, 2000 and 1999. Servicing Technology HomeSide's proprietary servicing technology accommodates all areas of loan servicing, including loan setup and maintenance, cashiering, escrow administration, investor accounting, customer service and default management. The platform is mainframe based, with on-line, real-time architecture and is supported by an experienced staff of technology providers. At September 30, 2001, approximately 2.1 million loans were serviced on the proprietary servicing system. With additional enhancements, this architecture has been modeled to support between 9.0 and 12.0 million loans. The system will also permit continued development of workflow and other client-server applications that contribute to increased productivity. Regulation As a United States subsidiary of a foreign bank, HomeSide is subject to regulation, supervision and examination by the Federal Reserve Board. HomeSide's mortgage banking business is also subject to the rules and regulations of HUD, FHA, the VA, Fannie Mae, FHLMC or Freddie Mac, GNMA or Ginnie Mae and other regulatory agencies with respect to originating, processing, underwriting, selling, securitizing and servicing mortgage loans. In addition, there are other federal and state statutes and regulations affecting such activities. These rules and regulations, among other things, impose licensing obligations on HomeSide, prohibit discrimination and establish underwriting guidelines which include provisions for inspections and appraisals, require credit reports on prospective borrowers and set maximum loan amounts. Moreover, lenders such as HomeSide are required annually to submit audited financial statements to Fannie Mae, FHLMC, GNMA and HUD and to comply with each regulatory entity's own financial requirements. HomeSide's business is also subject to examination by Fannie Mae, FHLMC and GNMA and state regulatory agencies at all times to assure compliance with applicable regulations, policies and procedures. Mortgage origination activities are subject to the provisions of various federal and state statutes including, among others, the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, the Federal Truth-in Lending Act, RESPA, the Fair Housing Act, and the regulations promulgated thereunder, which among other provisions, prohibit discrimination, prohibit unfair and deceptive trade practices and require the disclosure of certain basic information to mortgagors concerning credit terms and settlement costs, limit fees and charges paid by borrowers and lenders, and otherwise regulate terms and conditions of credit and the procedures by which credit is offered and administered. Many of the aforementioned regulatory requirements are designed to protect the interests of consumers, while others protect the owners or insurers of mortgage loans. Failure to comply with these requirements can lead to loss of approved status, termination of servicing contracts without compensation to the servicers, demands for indemnification or loan repurchases, class action lawsuits and administrative enforcement actions. 8 Such regulatory requirements are subject to change from time to time and may in the future become more restrictive, thereby making compliance more difficult or expensive or otherwise restricting HomeSide's ability to conduct its business as it is now conducted. There are various other state and local laws and regulations affecting HomeSide's operations. HomeSide is licensed in those states that require licensing to originate, purchase and/or service mortgage loans. Conventional mortgage operations may also be subject to state usury statutes. FHA and VA loans are exempt from the effect of such statutes. Competition Mortgage bankers operate in a highly competitive and fragmented market. As of September 30, 2001, the largest originator of loans represented 9.2% of the market and the largest servicer represented 8.6%, while the top 30 originators and servicers represented 71.6% and 64.4% of their markets, respectively, based on data published by Inside Mortgage Finance. TOP 10 ORIGINATORS AND SERVICERS (dollars in billions) Originations for First Nine Months - 2001 Servicing Portfolio at September 30, 2001 1 Chase Home Finance, NJ $133.3 1 Washington Mutual, WA $484.0 2 Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, IA 123.7 2 Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, IA 476.0 3 Washington Mutual, WA 120.7 3 Chase Home Finance, NJ 427.1 4 Countrywide Credit Industries, CA 88.8 4 Bank of America Mtg. & Affiliates, NC 338.4 5 Bank of America Mtg. & Affiliates, NC 61.2 5 Countrywide Credit Industries, CA 318.7 6 ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, MI 53.3 6 HomeSide Lending, Inc., FL 187.4 7 GMAC Mortgage Corp., PA 36.7 7 GMAC Mortgage Corp., PA 186.3 8 National City Mortgage Co., OH 36.3 8 ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, MI 136.6 9 Dime/North American Mtg. Co., CA 34.1 9 First Nationwide Mortgage, CA 114.7 10 HomeSide Lending, Inc., FL 34.0 10 CitiMortgage Inc., MO 103.9 Source: Inside Mortgage Finance.

Given the high level of competition in the market by mortgage banks, financial institutions, and other providers of financial services, the underwriting guidelines and servicing requirements set by the participants in the secondary markets are standardized. As a result, mortgage banking products (i.e., mortgage loans and the servicing of those loans) have become difficult to differentiate. Therefore, mortgage bankers compete primarily on the basis of price or service, making effective cost management essential. Mortgage bankers generally seek to develop cost efficiencies in one of two ways: economies of scale or specialization. Large full-service national or regional mortgage bankers have sought economies of scale through an emphasis on wholesale originations, the introduction of automated processing systems and expansion through acquisition. Smaller companies frequently identify and pursue a particular expertise or customer base in an attempt to create a market niche. The industry has experienced rapid consolidation which has been accelerated by the introduction of significant technology improvements and the economies of scale present in mortgage servicing. The automation of many functions in mortgage banking, especially those related to servicing, has reduced costs significantly for industry participants. Many mortgage bankers that were not low cost, high volume producers or did not operate in a low cost specialized field experienced earnings declines in the nineties, causing many to exit the business or to be acquired. Surviving cost effective firms purchased servicing portfolios or other companies to expand their servicing economies of scale, while others acquired market niche operations. As evidence of this consolidation, the top 10 mortgage loan servicers have increased their aggregate market share from 17% in 1990 to 49% as of September 30, 2001. Employees As of September 30, 2001, 2000 and 1999, respectively, HomeSide had approximately 2,797 total employees, 2,340 total employees and 2,611 total employees, substantially all of who were full-time employees. HomeSide has no unionized employees and considers its relationship with its employees generally to be satisfactory. ITEM 2. PROPERTIES ---------- HomeSide's corporate, administrative, and servicing headquarters are located in Jacksonville, Florida, in facilities, which comprise 144,227 square feet of owned space and approximately 426,144 square feet of leased space. Included in the leased total is approximately 103,153 square feet of warehouse space used for storing certain loan files, loan servicing documents, furniture, fixtures and equipment. In addition, HomeSide leases approximately 328,118 square feet of office space in various locations across the United States. 9 On October 2, 2000, HomeSide sold its facility located in San Antonio, Texas. The sale included land, building, and building improvements with the sales price exceeding the property's carrying value. HomeSide subsequently entered into an operating lease agreement to lease back the property for a term of five years at a rate of $2.6 million per year. The transaction met the qualifications of a sale-leaseback, in accordance with SFAS No. 98 "Accounting for Leases", resulting in immediate recognition of gain in the amount of $4.5 million and a deferred gain of $7.3 million which will be amortized over the life of the lease. HomeSide believes that its current facilities are adequate for its present operations. ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS ----------------- HomeSide is a defendant in a number of legal proceedings arising in the normal course of business. HomeSide, in management's estimation, has recorded adequate reserves in the financial statements for pending litigation. Management, after reviewing all actions and proceedings pending against or involving HomeSide, considers that the aggregate liability or loss, if any, resulting from the final outcome of these proceedings will not have a material effect on the financial position of HomeSide. In recent years, the mortgage banking industry has been subject to class action lawsuits which allege violations of federal and state laws and regulations, including the propriety of collecting and paying various fees and charges. Class action lawsuits may be filed in the future against the mortgage banking industry. ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS --------------------------------------------------- None. PART II ITEM 5. MARKET FOR THE REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER ----------------------------------------------------------------- MATTERS ------- As a consequence of the acquisition by the National, there is no active market for the Registrant's common equity. HomeSide is an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the National. However, as indicated in Note 20 of the Consolidated Financial Statements, HomeSide entered into an Asset Purchase and Liability Assumption Agreement with Washington Mutual ("WaMu") on December 11, 2001, whereby, WaMu has agreed to acquire all of HomeSide's servicing technology and other corporate assets including the wholesale, correspondent and consumer direct production channels and the servicing sites in Jacksonville, Florida and San Antonio, Texas. The Company will retain the mortgage servicing rights and related financial hedges. 10 PART II ITEM 6. SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA ------------------------------------ The selected consolidated financial and operating information of HomeSide set forth below for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2001, 2000 and 1999 should be read in conjunction with, and is qualified in its entirety by reference to, the Consolidated Financial Statements and the notes thereto and in conjunction with "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" of HomeSide included elsewhere in this document. The selected financial and operating information of HomeSide Predecessor set forth below is for the periods from March 1, 1997 to February 10, 1998. For the Period For the Period For the Period For the Period For the Period October 1, 2000 October 1, 1999 October 1, 1998 February 11, 1998 March 1, 1997 to September to September to September to September to February 30, 2001 30, 2000 30, 1999 30, 1998 10, 1998 --------------- --------------- --------------- ----------------- -------------- Selected Statement of Earnings Data: Revenues: Mortgage servicing fees $ 876,446 $ 732,164 $ 609,522 $ 315,510 398,159 Amortization of mortgage servicing rights (623,269) (405,728) (409,929) (191,693) (210,200) Valuation provision of mortgage servicing rights (2,556,450) -- -- -- -- Risk management of mortgage servicing rights 872,873 -- -- -- -- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ----------- Net servicing (expense) revenue (1,430,400) 326,436 199,593 123,817 187,959 Interest income 122,928 121,951 181,173 99,749 97,050 Interest expense (158,557) (158,949) (122,481) (62,963) (82,510) ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ----------- Net interest (expense) revenue (35,629) (36,998) 58,692 36,786 14,540 Net mortgage origination revenue 197,534 68,475 155,937 79,179 85,206 Other income 16,207 5,683 5,844 11,028 1,671 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ----------- Total (expenses) revenues (1,252,288) 363,596 420,066 250,810 289,376 Expenses: Salaries and employee benefits 139,022 112,634 132,716 73,983 75,419 Occupancy and equipment 43,764 31,980 28,319 13,107 15,447 Servicing losses on investor-owned loans and foreclosure-related expenses 32,348 33,301 31,749 21,202 21,974 Impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets 575,996 -- -- -- -- Goodwill amortization 31,299 35,044 34,965 22,283 -- Other expenses 69,166 52,502 60,939 39,825 39,284 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ----------- Total expenses 891,595 265,461 288,688 170,400 152,124 (Loss) income before income taxes, extraordinary item and cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle (2,143,883) 98,135 131,378 80,410 137,252 Income tax (benefit) expense (302,899) 41,810 62,833 40,050 53,529 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ----------- Net (loss) income before extraordinary item and cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle (1,840,984) 56,325 68,545 40,360 83,723 Cumulative effect of a change in accounting for derivative instruments and hedging activities, net of tax expense of $507 883 -- -- -- -- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ----------- Net (loss) income $ (1,840,101) $ 56,325 $ 68,545 $ 40,360 $ 83,723 ============ ============ ============ ============ =========== Selected Balance Sheet Data at Period End: Mortgage loans held for sale, net $ 1,845,766 $ 1,441,216 $ 1,292,562 $ 2,048,989 $ 1,292,403 Mortgage servicing rights, net 2,615,225 4,464,312 3,488,957 1,779,180 1,781,314 Total assets 6,278,459 7,252,242 6,375,704 5,735,074 3,861,401 Bank credit facility 1,748,000 1,735,400 1,505,401 2,749,000 2,074,956 Commercial paper 400,000 1,500,000 1,163,903 -- -- Long-term debt 1,821,551 1,757,813 1,184,384 1,185,926 770,466 Total liabilities 5,000,699 5,885,246 5,000,739 4,360,173 3,161,027 Total stockholders' equity 1,277,760 1,366,996 1,374,965 1,374,901 700,374 ============ ============ ============ ============ =========== Selected Operating Data: Volume of loan production $ 40,877,783 $ 20,286,100 $ 30,933,088 $ 16,826,364 $20,529,530 Loan servicing portfolio (at period end) 187,367,008 173,310,242 145,551,780 115,800,362 99,956,050 Loan servicing portfolio (average outstanding during the period) 184,994,882 153,965,875 130,413,226 107,821,822 96,083,220 Weighted average interest rate of the servicing portfolio (at perioed end) 7.50% 7.58% 7.44% 7.72% 7.85% Weighted average servicing fee of the servicing portfolio, net of guaranty fees and including ancillary income (for the period) 0.474% 0.476% 0.467% 0.468% 0.439%

11 ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS ------------------------------------------------------------------------ OF OPERATIONS ------------- HOMESIDE - FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2001, 2000 AND 1999 General HomeSide Lending, Inc. (the "Company" or "HomeSide") is one of the largest full service residential mortgage banking companies in the United States. Historically, HomeSide's strategy has been to emphasize variable cost mortgage loan originations, low cost mortgage servicing and effective risk management. HomeSide is currently headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, and at September 30, 2001 ranks as the 6th largest mortgage servicer and the 10th largest mortgage loan originator during the first nine months of 2001 in the United States based on data published by Inside Mortgage Finance. On December 11, 2001, the National announced the sale of HomeSide's operating platform and certain of its operating assets to Washington Mutual, Inc. ("WaMu"). As such, WaMu will acquire all of HomeSide's servicing technology, and other corporate assets including the wholesale, correspondent and consumer direct production channels and servicing sites in Jacksonville, Florida and San Antonio, Texas. The Company will retain the mortgage servicing rights asset ("MSR") and related financial hedges. Following the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Asset Purchase and Liability Assumption Agreement with WaMu, HomeSide's servicing portfolio will be subserviced by WaMu. The transaction is anticipated to close during the first calendar quarter of 2002, subject to customary closing conditions. On February 10, 1998, National Australia Bank Limited. (the "National") acquired all outstanding shares of the common stock of HomeSide International, Inc. (the "Parent"). As consideration, the National paid $27.825 per share for all of the outstanding common stock and $17.7 million cash to retire all outstanding stock options. The total purchase price was approximately $1.2 billion. The transaction was accounted for as a purchase. As a result, all assets and liabilities were recorded at their fair value on February 11, 1998, and the purchase price in excess of the fair value of net assets acquired of $719.6 million was recorded as goodwill. Following the transaction described above, the National owns 100% of the Parent's common stock and the Parent has become an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of the National. The Company also adopted a fiscal year end of September 30 to conform to the fiscal year of the National. In September 2001, management of the Company determined that the carrying value of goodwill exceeded its recoverable amount, based on an estimated market sale value of the Company. As a result, the Company recorded an impairment charge of $565.8 million to write-off the goodwill asset. At the same time, $10.2 million of other intangible assets were written-off. Additionally, during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2001, the Company authorized and issued 85.7 additional shares to the Parent for a total purchase price of $1.968 billion. On March 6, 2000, HomeSide Holdings, Inc. ("HomeSide Holdings") was merged with and into HomeSide Lending, Inc. ("HomeSide" or the "Company"). Prior to the merger, HomeSide Holdings was a wholly owned subsidiary of HomeSide International, Inc. (the "Parent"). Pursuant to the merger, (i) the Company succeeded to all of the assets of, and assumed all of the liabilities of, HomeSide Holdings, and (ii) the shares of capital stock of HomeSide Holdings issued and outstanding as of the date of the merger were canceled and exchanged for 10,000 shares of common stock of the Company which were issued to the Parent. In order to facilitate the exchange of shares required by the merger, the Company amended its Articles of Incorporation to increase the authorized number of shares of common stock to 10,100. Thereafter, the Company amended and restated its Articles of Incorporation to reduce the number of authorized, issued and outstanding shares of capital stock to 100 shares of common stock, par value $1.00. The merger does not have a material affect on the financial statements of the Company. All prior period consolidated financial statements have been restated to include the combined results of operations, financial position and cash flows of HomeSide Holdings. Forward-Looking Statements The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a "safe harbor" for certain forward-looking statements. This report contains forward-looking statements, which reflect the Company's current views with respect to future events and financial performance. These forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, including those identified below, which could cause actual results to differ materially from historical results or those anticipated. The words "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "estimate" and other expressions, which indicate future events and trends, identify forward-looking statements, which speak only as of their dates. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. The following factors could cause actual results to differ materially from historical results or those anticipated: (1) the Company's ability to grow which is dependent on its ability to obtain additional financing in the future for originating loans, investment in servicing rights, working capital, capital expenditures and general corporate purposes, (2) economic factors may negatively affect the Company's profitability as the frequency of loan default tends to increase in rising rate environments and (3) changes in interest rates may affect the volume of loan origination and acquisitions, the interest rate spread on loans held for sale, the amount of gain or loss on the sale of loans and the value of the Company's servicing portfolio. These risks and uncertainties are more fully detailed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. 12 Mortgage Banking Mortgage banking is a specialized branch of the financial services industry which primarily involves (i) originating and purchasing mortgage loans ("origination" and/or "production"); (ii) selling the originated mortgages to third parties either as mortgage-backed securities or as whole loans ("secondary marketing"); (iii) servicing of mortgage loans on behalf of the ultimate purchasers, which includes the collection and disbursement of payments of mortgage principal and interest, the collection of payments of taxes and insurance premiums to pay property taxes and insurance premiums and management of certain loan default activities (collectively, "servicing"); and (iv) risk management, a program designed to protect and manage the value of the Company's mortgage loans held for sale and mortgage commitment pipeline and to protect the economic performance of the servicing portfolio that could otherwise be adversely affected by increased loan prepayments due to declines in interest rates. Mortgage bankers originate loans generally through two channels: wholesale and direct. Wholesale origination involves the origination of mortgage loans from sources other than homeowners, including mortgage brokers and other mortgage lenders. Direct origination typically includes (i) networks of retail loan offices with sales staff that solicit business from homeowners, realtors, builders and other real estate professionals, (ii) centers that use telemarketing, direct mail, and advertising to market loans directly to home buyers or homeowners, (iii) affinity and co-branding partnerships and (iv) corporate relocation programs. Once originated or purchased, mortgage bankers hold the loans temporarily ("warehousing") until they are sold, typically earning an interest rate spread equal to the difference between the loan's interest rate and the cost of financing the loan. Each loan is sold either excluding or including the associated right to service the loan ("servicing retained" or "servicing released," respectively). Mortgage bankers rely mainly on short-term borrowings, such as warehouse lines, to finance the origination of mortgages that are sold. Mortgage bankers also borrow on a longer-term basis to finance their servicing assets and working capital requirements. Revenues consist primarily of those related to servicing and, to a lesser extent, fees and interest spreads from origination. The major expenses of a mortgage banker include costs of financing, operating costs related to origination and servicing and the amortization of mortgage servicing rights. Mortgage bankers typically seek to retain the rights to service the loans they originate or acquire in order to generate recurring fee income. The purchase and sale of servicing rights can occur on a loan-by-loan basis ("flow") or on a portfolio (group of loans) basis ("bulk" or "mini-bulk"). Prices for servicing rights are typically stated as a multiple of the servicing fee or as a percentage of the outstanding unpaid principal balance for a group of mortgage loans. Values of servicing portfolios are generally based on the present value of the servicing fee income stream, net of servicing costs, expected to be received over the estimated life of the loans. The assets of a mortgage banking company consist primarily of mortgage loans held for sale and the value of the servicing rights. Loan Production Activities As a multi-channel loan production lender, HomeSide has one of the industry's largest correspondent lending production operations, a full-service brokered loan program and a national production center for consumer direct mortgage lending. HomeSide also purchases servicing rights in bulk from time to time. By focusing on production channels with a variable cost structure, HomeSide minimizes the fixed costs associated with traditional mortgage branch offices. For the nine months ended September 30, 2001, HomeSide was ranked the tenth largest originator in the United States, according to Inside Mortgage Finance, with approximately 2.3% market share of the estimated $1.5 trillion single-family mortgage origination market. The following information regarding loan production activities for HomeSide is presented to aid in understanding the results of operations and financial condition of HomeSide for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2001, 2000 and 1999 (in millions): For the Fiscal For the Fiscal For the Fiscal Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended September 30, 2001 September 30, 2000 September 30, 1999 ------------------------ ------------------------ ----------------------- Wholesale: Correspondent $15,690 $ 8,660 $17,927 Co-issue(a) 18,922 9,053 7,737 Broker 4,573 1,945 3,818 ------------------------ ------------------------ ----------------------- Total wholesale 39,185 19,658 29,482 Direct 1,693 628 1,451 ------------------------ ------------------------ ----------------------- Total production 40,878 20,286 30,933 Bulk acquisitions(b) 14,950 28,624 35,608 ------------------------ ------------------------ ----------------------- Total production and acquisitions $55,828 $48,910 $66,541 ======================== ======================== ======================= ---------- (a) Represents the acquisition of servicing rights, which occurs concurrent with the origination of the loan by a third party or on a flow basis. Amounts represent the unpaid principal balance of mortgage debt to which the acquired servicing rights relate. (b) Represents the acquisition of servicing rights from another servicer. Amounts represent the unpaid principal balance of mortgage debt to which the acquired servicing rights relate.

13 Total loan production, excluding bulk acquisitions, was $40.9 billion for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2001, a 102% increase compared to the $20.3 billion for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2000. Fiscal year ended September 30, 2000 was a 34% decrease compared to $30.9 billion for the fiscal year ended September 30, 1999. Correspondent lending volume increased 81% in fiscal year 2001 from fiscal year 2000. For fiscal year 2000, correspondent lending volume declined 52% below fiscal year 1999. Co-issue volume increased 109% in fiscal year 2001 compared to the prior year. For fiscal year 2000, co-issue volume increased 17% compared to fiscal year 1999. The increase in correspondent lending and co-issue volume in fiscal year 2001 was the result of the decrease in interest rates, which increased the level of originations. The decrease in correspondent lending volume in fiscal year 2000 was the result of an increase in interest rates, which decreased the level of originations. The increase in co-issue volume during fiscal year 2000 was the result of the integration of two Preferred Partners offset by lower origination resulting from higher interest rates. Preferred Partners will sell a significant portion of the residential mortgage loans they originate to HomeSide over five years. The interest rate environment has significantly affected the size of the mortgage origination market, primarily refinances. When interest rates decline, as occurred in 2001 and 1999, increasing numbers of mortgagors refinance their loans which increases the size of the origination market. In this environment, HomeSide strives to keep production at sustainable levels should interest rates reverse course and the size of the origination market decrease. During 2000, when interest rates increased and activity decreased, HomeSide's strategy was to emphasize acquisitions to maintain and increase the servicing portfolio. Economies of scale are vital to the long-term viability of mortgage servicing and are increasingly important to remain competitive in the industry. Although the market for bulk acquisitions decreased in fiscal year 2001, the Company continued to pursue growth opportunities through bulk acquisitions of mortgage servicing rights and through Preferred Partnership arrangements. Preferred partnerships generally include a bulk servicing acquisition and an ongoing mortgage origination flow. HomeSide services loans on a priority basis on behalf of its Preferred Partners and offers the customer mortgage-related products. Preferred Partner relationships contributed 19% of HomeSide's production during fiscal year 2001. Servicing Portfolio Management believes that HomeSide is one of the most efficient mortgage loan servicers in the industry based on its servicing cost per loan and the number of loans serviced per employee. The servicing operation makes extensive use of state-of-the-art technology, process re-engineering and expense management. HomeSide's focus on efficient and low cost processes is pursued through the selective use of automation as well as the strategic outsourcing of selected servicing functions and effective control of delinquencies and foreclosures. With a portfolio size of $187.4 billion, HomeSide services the loans of approximately 2.1 million homeowners from across the United States and endeavors to protect the value of this important asset by a sophisticated risk management strategy. At September 30, 2001, HomeSide was ranked the sixth largest servicer in the United States, with approximately 3.3% market share of the $5.6 trillion single family mortgages outstanding, according to Inside Mortgage Finance. The following information on the dollar amounts of loans serviced is presented to aid in understanding the results of operations and financial condition of HomeSide for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2001, 2000 and 1999 (in millions): For the Fiscal For the Fiscal For the Fiscal Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended September 30, 2001 September 30, 2000 September 30, 1999 ------------------------- ------------------------- ------------------------ Balance at beginning of period $173,310 $145,552 $115,800 Additions 58,828 48,910 66,541 Reductions: Scheduled amortization 5,312 4,268 3,386 Prepayments 35,481 15,640 30,413 Foreclosures 859 1,045 1,296 Sales of servicing 3,119 199 1,694 ------------------------- ------------------------- ------------------------ Total reductions 44,771 21,152 36,789 ------------------------- ------------------------- ------------------------ Balance at end of period $187,367 $173,310 $145,552 ========================= ========================= ========================

The number of loans serviced at September 30, 2001 was 2,052,128 compared to 1,932,370 at September 30, 2000 compared to 1,669,051 at September 30, 1999. 14 Results of Operations for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2001 compared to the fiscal year ended September 30, 2000 and fiscal year ended September 30, 1999 Summary HomeSide's net (loss) income was ($1.8) billion, $56.3 million and $68.5 million for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2001, 2000 and 1999, respectively. Total (expenses) revenues were ($1.3) billion, $363.6 million, and $420.1 million for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2001, 2000 and 1999, respectively. Decreases in net (loss) income and total (expenses) revenues is primarily due to the impact of the valuation provision for the mortgage serving rights driven by the acceleration of the projected prepayments speeds associated with declining mortgage interest rates. The U.S. housing market experienced unprecedented record low mortgage rates and high mortgage prepayment activity during fiscal year 2001. Total expenses were $891.6 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2001, a $626.1 million increase compared to fiscal year ended September 30, 2000. The increase was primarily due to an impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets recognized to earnings and higher expenses associated with the increase in production volumes, growth of the servicing portfolio, and higher prepayment activity. Total expenses for fiscal year ended September 30, 2000, decreased 8% compared to fiscal year ended September 30, 1999, primarily as a result of decreases in production volume. Net Servicing (Expense) Revenue Net servicing (expense) revenue is comprised of mortgage servicing fees, net of guaranty fees, ancillary income, risk management results and valuation provision related to the mortgage servicing rights asset. Mortgage servicing rights are the rights to receive a portion of the interest coupon and fees collected from the mortgagor for performing specified servicing activities. The total cost of loans originated or acquired is allocated between the mortgage servicing rights and the mortgage loans, without the servicing rights, based on relative fair values. The value of servicing rights acquired through bulk acquisitions is capitalized at cost. Mortgage servicing rights are amortized in proportion to and over the period of the estimated net servicing revenue. Mortgage servicing rights are evaluated for impairment by comparing the carrying amount of the servicing rights to their fair value. Fair value is estimated based on the market prices of similar mortgage servicing assets and on discounted future net cash flows considering market prepayment estimates, historical prepayment rates, portfolio characteristics, interest rates and other economic factors. For purposes of measuring impairment, the mortgage servicing rights are stratified by the predominant risk characteristics which include product types of the underlying loans and interest rates of mortgage notes. Impairment, if any, is recognized through a valuation reserve for each impaired stratum. Prior to the quarter ended September 30, 2001, the Company estimated future prepayment speeds based on the application of a forward interest rate bias. In considering the National's intent to pursue a sale of HomeSide and the lack of liquidity in the market, as well as other increasing uncertainties relating to the interest rate environment, during the quarter ended September 30, 2001, the Company estimated future prepayment speeds based on a static method. The Company incurred net servicing (expense) of ($1.4) billion for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2001 compared to net servicing revenue of $326.4 million and $199.6 million for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2000 and 1999, respectively. The decrease in net servicing revenues in fiscal year ended September 30, 2001 is primarily due to the impact of the valuation provision for the mortgage servicing rights. Mortgage servicing fees increased 20% to $876.4 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2001, from $732.2 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2000. The servicing portfolio increased $14.1 billion to $187.4 billion at September 30, 2001, compared to $173.3 billion at September 30, 2000, an 8% increase. These increases were primarily due to higher production volumes resulting from a declining mortgage rate environment. Mortgage servicing fees increased 20% from $609.5 million in fiscal 1999, to $732.2 million in fiscal 2000. The portfolio grew 19% from $145.6 billion at September 30, 1999 to $173.3 billion at September 30, 2000. These increases were primarily a result of strategic bulk acquisitions and growth through the loan production channels. HomeSide's weighted average interest rates of the mortgage loans in the servicing portfolio for the fiscal year were 7.50%, 7.58% and 7.44% at fiscal years ended September 30, 2001, 2000 and 1999, respectively. The weighted average servicing fee, net of guarantee fees and including ancillary income, for the servicing period was 0.474% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2001, compared to 0.476% for fiscal year ended September 30, 2000 and .0467% for fiscal year ended September 30, 1999. Amortization expense increased 54% to $623.3 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2001 from $405.7 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2000 due to increased prepayment rates associated with declining mortgage interest rates. Amortization expenses decreased $4.2 million in fiscal year ended September 30, 2000 from $409.9 million for fiscal year ended September 30, 1999 primarily from the decrease in prepayment rates. Amortization charges are highly dependent upon the level of prepayments during the period and changes in prepayment expectations, which are significantly influenced by the direction and level of long-term interest rate movements. A decrease in mortgage interest rates results in an increase in prepayment estimates used in calculating periodic amortization expense, while an increase in rates results in a decrease in prepayment estimates. Because mortgage servicing rights are amortized over the expected period of service fee revenues, an increase in mortgage prepayment activity typically results in a shorter estimated life of the mortgage servicing assets and, accordingly, higher amortization expense. Conversely, a decrease in mortgage prepayment activity typically results in a longer estimated life of the 15 mortgage servicing assets and lower amortization expense. During the year ended September 30, 2001, the Federal Reserve Board cut short-term rates 369 bps, which resulted in unprecedented refinancing activity. As a result, the Company recorded a valuation provision of $2.56 billion related to an impairment valuation of mortgage servicing rights for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2001. As announced on September 4, 2001, the Company discovered an incorrect interest rate assumption in the mortgage servicing rights ("MSR") valuation model which caused the model to under estimate the MSR's sensitivity to movements in interest rates, particularly in a falling rate environment. Had the valuation model included the correct interest rate assumption, the model would have estimated faster loan prepayment speeds and, as a result, yielded a significantly different asset profile. The correction of the incorrect interest rate assumption, caused the Company to determine that the inception documentation required to apply hedge accounting pursuant to Financial Accounting Standards No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative and Hedging Activities" ("SFAS 133"), was inadequate to support the characteristics of the hedged item and its exposure to changes in hedged risk. Therefore, the Company concluded that the application of hedge accounting was inappropriate for those derivative instruments designed to hedge the exposure to changes in the fair value of the mortgage servicing rights assets. As a result, the Company recognized a net gain of $872.9 million to current earnings related to the change in fair value of these derivatives for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2001. Net Interest (Expense) Revenue Net interest (expense) revenue is driven by the level of interest rates, the direction in which rates are moving, the associated spread between short- and long-term interest rates and the rates at which HomeSide is able to borrow, and the growth in net assets. These factors influence the size of the residential mortgage origination market, HomeSide's loan production volumes, the interest income HomeSide earns on its mortgages held for sale and interest rates paid to its lenders. These factors also influence risk management results that affect funding requirements. Loan refinancing levels are the largest contributors to changes in the size of the mortgage origination market. As interest rates decline, more borrowers refinance their mortgages, resulting in an increase in the mortgage origination market. Higher loan production volumes result in higher average balances of mortgages held for sale and consequently higher levels of interest income from interest earned on such loans prior to their sale. This higher level of interest income is partially offset by the lower rates earned on the loans. Conversely, as interest rates rise, fewer borrowers refinance their mortgages, resulting in a decrease in the mortgage origination market. Lower loan production volumes result in lower average balances of loans held for sale and consequently lower levels of interest income from interest earned on such loans prior to their sale. This lower level of interest income due to decreased volumes is partially offset by the higher rates earned on the loans. Overall borrowing costs also fluctuate with changes in interest rates. Currently, the interest expense HomeSide pays to finance mortgage loans held for sale and other net assets is generally calculated with reference to short-term interest rates. In addition, because mortgage loans held for sale earn interest based on longer term interest rates; the level of net interest revenue is also influenced by the spread between long-term and short-term interest rates. Net interest (expense) revenue totaled $(35.6) million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2001, compared to ($37.0) million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2000. The 4% decrease in net interest expense in fiscal 2001 compared to 2000 was primarily due to a widening of the spread between short-term and long-term rates partially offset by an increase in net assets due to higher production volumes and servicing portfolio growth. Net interest (expense) revenue totaled $(37.0) million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2000 compared to $58.7 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 1999. Net interest earned on mortgage loans held for sale decreased as a result of decreased production during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2000. Net interest revenue was also decreased by increased interest expense on borrowings to fund the mortgage servicing assets. These decreases to net interest revenue were partially offset by increased credits earned on escrow deposits due to higher interest rates during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2000. Net Mortgage Origination Revenue Net mortgage origination revenue is comprised of fees earned on the origination of mortgage loans, fees charged to review loan documents for purchased loan production, risk management results, and gains and losses on the sale of loans. Net mortgage origination revenue was $197.5 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2001 compared to $68.5 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2000. This increase in fiscal year 2001 is due to declining mortgage interest rates, which resulted in increased production volumes and margins. Net mortgage origination revenue of $68.5 million for fiscal year ended 2000, was $87.4 million below the $155.9 million for fiscal year ended September 30, 1999, 16 as a result of the high production of loans due to a lower interest rate environment in 1999. Other Income Other income was $16.2 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2001, compared to $5.7 million for fiscal year ended September 30, 2000. This increase primarily resulted from a sale-leaseback transaction involving HomeSide's facility in San Antonio, Texas entered into on October 2, 2000. In accordance with SFAS No. 98 "Accounting for Leases", HomeSide recognized an immediate gain of $4.5 million and recorded a deferred gain of $7.3 million which is amortized over the life of the lease with $1.4 million recorded to current year earnings. Additionally, income associated with realty taxes fees increased during fiscal year 2001 primarily as a result of higher production volumes. Other income of $5.7 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2000 was relatively flat compared to $5.8 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 1999. Salaries and Employee Benefits Salaries and employee benefits expense was $139.0 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2001 compared to $112.6 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2000. Salary expenses were $132.7 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 1999. The average number of full-time equivalent employees increased to 2,797 for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2001 from 2,340 for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2000 and from 2,611 for the fiscal year ended September 1999. The increase is attributable to higher prepayment activity, higher production volumes resulting in higher commissions, incentives and an increase in temporary and overtime staff. Occupancy and Equipment Expense Occupancy and equipment expense primarily includes rental expense, repairs and maintenance costs, certain computer software expenses and depreciation of HomeSide's premises and equipment. Occupancy and equipment expense for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2001 was $43.8 million compared to $32.0 and $28.3 million for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2000 and 1999, respectively. The increases in fiscal year 2001 were primarily attributable to the additional leased space and technology related assets used in support of growth in the mortgage servicing portfolio. Servicing Losses on Investor-Owned Loans and Foreclosure-Related Expense Servicing losses on investor-owned loans represent anticipated losses primarily attributable to servicing FHA and VA loans for investors. These amounts include actual losses for final disposition of loans, non-recoverable foreclosure costs, accrued interest for which payment has been denied and estimates for potential losses based on HomeSide's experience as a servicer of government loans. The servicing losses on investor-owned loans and foreclosure-related expenses totaled $32.3 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2001, compared to $33.3 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2000. The decrease was mainly attributable to a decline in per unit serving losses resulting from a shift in the geographic mix and composition of the servicing portfolio for the fiscal year 2001. For fiscal year ended September 30, 2000, servicing losses on investor-owed loans and foreclosure-related expenses resulted in 5% increase from the $31.7 million in fiscal year ended September 30, 1999. Included in the balance of accounts payable and accrued liabilities is a reserve for estimated servicing losses on investor-owned loans of $13.3 million at September 30, 2001 and $16.7 million at September 30, 2000, and 1999. The reserve has been established for potential losses related to the mortgage servicing portfolio. Increases to the reserve are charged to earnings as servicing losses on investor-owned loans. The reserve is decreased for actual losses incurred related to the mortgage servicing portfolio. HomeSide's historical loss experience on VA loans generally has been consistent with industry experience. Management believes that HomeSide has an adequate level of reserve based on servicing volume, portfolio composition, credit quality and historical loss rates, as well as estimated future losses. 17 The following table sets forth HomeSide's delinquency and foreclosure experience: Servicing Portfolio Delinquencies (percent by loan count) September 30, September September 2001 30, 2000 30, 1999 ---------------- --------------- --------------- Servicing Portfolio Delinquencies, excluding bankruptcies (at end of period) 30 days 3.40% 2.81% 3.33% 60 days 0.70% 0.62% 0.64% 90+ days 0.41% 0.55% 0.53% ---------------- --------------- --------------- Total past due 4.51% 3.98% 4.50% ================ =============== =============== Foreclosures pending 0.72% 0.45% 0.61% ================ =============== =============== Weighted average portfolio age in months 48.8 47.9 44.1

Other Expenses Other expenses consist mainly of professional fees, communications expense, advertising and public relations, data processing expenses and certain loan origination expenses. The level of other expenses fluctuates in part based upon the level of HomeSide's mortgage servicing portfolio and loan production volumes. Other expenses were $69.2 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2001, compared to $52.5 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2000, a 32% increase. Higher production volumes, servicing portfolio growth and an increase in prepayment activity primarily drove the increase in other expenses. Other expenses decreased $8.4 million in fiscal year 2000 compared to the $60.9 million for fiscal year ended September 30, 1999, due to lower consulting, advertising, litigation and insurance expenses associated with a decrease in production volumes in fiscal year 2000. Impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets In September 2001, management of the Company determined that the carrying value of goodwill and other intangible assets exceeded its recoverable amount, based on an estimated market sale value of the Company. As a result, the Company recorded an impairment charge of $565.8 million to write-off the goodwill and $10.2 million to write-off other intangible assets. Income Tax (Benefit) Expense The Company's income tax (benefit) expense was ($302.9) million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2001, $41.8 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2000, and $62.8 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 1999. The effective income tax rates for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2001, 2000 and 1999 were approximately 14%, 43%, and 48%, respectively. The decrease in the effective tax rate for fiscal year 2001 was due to a net loss resulting from the impact of the valuation provision of mortgage servicing rights. The decrease in income tax expense in fiscal year 2000 was primarily attributable to the decrease in income before income taxes, as well as the decreases in the effective income tax rate primarily resulting from a change in the geographic mix of the portfolio into states with lower tax rates and a decrease in production volume in states with higher tax rates. Risk Management Activities Mortgage banking entities face a broad range of risk that must be proactively managed to achieve success in the industry. The Company utilizes an enterprise-wide risk management structure that is comprised of a common policy framework and a set of controls that are utilized to achieve standardization of risks. Each business function is responsible for using standardized risk assessment templates along with best practices methodology for the identification and quantification of the particular risk it is exposed to and for the implementation of appropriate policies and procedures. The Company's Risk Council, comprising executive and senior management as well as representation from internal audit, is the principal operating risk policy decision making body within the Company. Risk Council's role is to constantly monitor and assess the Company's risk profile in existing and future business operations, and to assist business units in the design and implementation of appropriate risk management policies and strategies. The Risk Council provides direction and oversight for many types of risks such as credit, operations, legislative compliance, e-commerce, business continuity and disaster recovery. Certain of the Company's other major risk areas (e.g. market risk) are more fully discussed below. Risk Management of Market Risk Market risk recognizes the potential change in the value of assets, liabilities and other financial commitments as a result of changes in asset prices along with changes in actual and projected interest rates. HomeSide continues to review and enhance its strategies and underlying policies relating to risk management of market risk based on changes in the market environment. Certain members of the Company's Risk Council also comprise the Company's Asset and Liability Management Committee ("ALCO") which, under delegated authority from the Board, sets policies in relation to the management of market risk, corporate funding and balance sheet management. Representatives of the Company's ALCO report to the National's ALCO concerning risk management and also participate in the National's group ALCO meetings. As more fully discussed in the notes to the financial statements, the Company adopted SFAS No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities", effective October 1, 2000. Accordingly, for the year ended September 30, 2001, all of the Company's risk management derivative instruments 18 are recorded at fair value. Changes in the value of risk management derivative instruments designated as qualifying fair value hedging relationships are recognized in current earnings along with the changes in the value of the qualifying hedged assets or liabilities. Changes in the value of risk management derivative instruments designated as qualifying cash flow hedging relationships of forecasted loan sale transactions are recorded to other comprehensive income ("OCI") and reclassified to earnings concurrent with settlement of the loan sale transactions. The accounting policies relevant to derivative instruments and hedging activities for each of the Company's key risk management areas are more fully discussed in Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. Market Environment During the last fiscal year, the US market has experienced unprecedented volatility in the interest rate environment. In response to the slowing US economy, the Federal Reserve has lowered interest rates on several occasions resulting in a decline in short-term interest rates of 369 basis points. Despite the sluggish economy, the US housing sector has remained strong. Purchase volumes have been solid and refinancing activities have hit levels not seen since mid-1998. This has resulted in increased production volumes and improved results in the Company's production channels. However, the declining interest rate environment and extensive refinancing activities have resulted in higher prepayment activity adversely impacting the value of the Company's mortgage servicing asset. Continued uncertainties surrounding future monetary policy and the state of the US economy have resulted in significant volatility in interest rate spreads between short and long term rates, placing considerable pressure on the Company's hedge performance. As more fully discussed in note 3 of the Consolidated Financial Statements, HomeSide utilizes a combination of derivative instruments to create a hedge portfolio that is intended to provide effective protection of the value of the Company's mortgage servicing rights from interest rate risk. The volatile interest rate environment discussed above has negatively impacted the effectiveness of these derivative instruments. Following is a summary of risk management activities and results for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2001: Risk Management of Loan Production Activities The Company maintains a risk management program to protect and manage interest rate risk and pricing risk associated with its mortgage commitment pipeline and mortgage inventory. In the normal course of business, the Company extends interest rate lock commitments ("IRLCs" or "commitments") to borrowers who apply for loan funding and meet certain credit and underwriting criteria. IRLCs in the mortgage pipeline expose the Company to interest rate and pricing risk. In a rising rate environment, the aggregate value of the Company's commitments tends to decrease in value and, generally, at an accelerating rate. In a declining rate environment, the value of the Company's commitments tends to increase in value. However, the rate of increase in the value tends to decelerate as the likelihood of the borrower closing on the loan decreases if market rates decline by a meaningful amount versus the borrower's committed rate. As part of its risk management processes, the Company has devoted substantial resources and modeling solutions to enable management to project the expected percent of IRLCs that will ultimately fund under different interest rate scenarios (referred to as "pull-through rates"). The success of the Company's risk management strategies relies on proactive analysis of historical and projected pull-through rates. However, since borrower behavior cannot be perfectly predicted and modeled, an 19 element of economic ineffectiveness can be expected in the Company's pipeline hedging relationships. In the aggregate, the Company's strategy involves the use of a combination of mortgage forward delivery commitments and mortgage options to maintain appropriate risk management coverage related to IRLCs. The Company utilizes mortgage forward delivery contracts to hedge a baseline portion of the Company's pipeline composed of interest rate lock commitments that management believes are probable of closing. Additionally, the Company utilizes options on mortgage securities and certain other products to hedge an element of the pipeline which is considered more uncertain of closing, and for which pull-through rates are likely to be volatile. During the year ended September 30, 2001, a net gain of approximately $6.4 million attributable to pipeline hedging results was recognized to earnings. Pursuant to the requirements of SFAS 133 (which are discussed in note 3 to the Company's consolidated financial statements) interest rate lock commitments and related risk management derivative instruments are accounted for as non-designated derivatives with changes in their values recorded to current earnings. Interest rate lock commitments that are ultimately funded (closed) are classified as loans held for sale and are included in the Company's mortgage inventory. Closed loans in the mortgage inventory are also subject to interest rate and pricing risk. The Company's risk management program involves the use of mortgage forward delivery contracts to hedge 100% of its agency-eligible conforming loans as forecasted loan sales. Pursuant to the terms of SFAS 133, the Company accounts for the forward delivery contracts as cash flow hedges of forecasted loan sales. The forward contracts achieve effective offset against the changes in the value of the loans in that the forward contracts effectively fix the future loan delivery price. At September 30, 2001, losses on forward delivery contracts of $13.3 million were included in other comprehensive income (OCI). Pursuant to the requirements of SFAS 133, the unrealized gains in OCI will be recognized to earnings on the loan settlement dates, as the forecasted loan sales are consummated over the next 90 days. Risk Management of Mortgage Servicing Rights Mortgage servicing rights represent the capitalized value of the estimated future net servicing revenues associated with the Company's servicing portfolio. The Company maintains a risk management program intended to protect the value of mortgage servicing rights from changes in value due to changes in estimated loan prepayment speeds, which are mainly influenced by changes in interest rates. The value of mortgage servicing rights is extremely sensitive to changes in interest rates since interest rates are the primary driver of actual and projected prepayment rates. As interest rates decline, prepayment rates increase as a result of actual and expected refinancing activities of borrowers. As a result, the value of mortgage servicing rights decreases in value as interest rates decline and, generally, at accelerating rates depending in large measure on the note rates of the underlying loans in relation to market interest rates. The value of the Company's mortgage servicing rights is based on the present value of expected cash flows received over the life of the loan using vendor models which incorporate prepayment estimates to forecast estimated future servicing revenues, servicing costs, ancillary revenues, escrow earnings, credit losses and other expenses. Prior to the quarter ended September 30, 2001, the Company estimated future prepayment speeds based on the application of a forward interest rate bias. In considering the National's intent to pursue a sale of HomeSide and the lack of liquidity in the market, as well as other increasing uncertainties relating to the interest rate environment, during the quarter ended September 30, 2001, the Company estimated future prepayment speeds based on a static method. The Company's risk management program involves the use of a portfolio of risk management derivative instruments, which increase in value as interest rates decline. More specifically, management uses a combination of derivative instruments designed to offset changes in the value of the mortgage servicing rights in different interest rate scenarios. The Company also attempts to manage basis risk, term sector risk, and liquidity risk by diversifying its portfolio with an array of derivative instruments that are approved for use by the Company's ALCO. Accordingly, the hedge portfolio is generally comprised of mortgage products, swap products and treasury products that are structured along various points of the yield curve. The Company expects to continue to review and expand its risk management framework. During the year ended September 30, 2001, the Federal Reserve Board cut short-term rates 369 bps, which resulted in unprecedented refinancing activity. As a result, the Company recorded a valuation provision of $2.56 billion related to an impairment valuation of mortgage servicing rights for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2001. As announced on September 4, 2001, the Company discovered an incorrect interest rate assumption in the mortgage servicing rights ("MSR") valuation model which caused the model to under estimate the MSR's sensitivity to movements in interest rates, particularly in a falling rate environment. Had the valuation model included the correct interest rate assumption, the model would have estimated faster loan prepayment speeds and, as a result, yielded a significantly different asset profile. The correction of the incorrect interest rate assumption caused the Company to determine that the inception documentation required to apply hedge accounting pursuant to Financial Accounting Standards No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative and Hedging Activities" ("SFAS 133"), was inadequate to support the characteristics of the hedged item and its exposure to changes in hedged risk. Therefore, the Company concluded that the application of hedge accounting was inappropriate for those derivative instruments designed to hedge the exposure to changes in the fair value of the mortgage servicing rights 20 assets. As a result, the Company recognized a net gain of $872.9 million to current earnings related to the change in fair value of these derivatives for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2001. For additional information regarding the risk management of mortgage servicing rights, refer to Notes 3 and 14 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. Risk Management of Corporate Funding As part of its corporate funding and balance sheet management strategies, the Company maintains a desired level of its total borrowings through short-term funding sources. To meet the Company's financing needs, short-term funding is provided through the Company's commercial paper program and its short-term facility with the National. Additionally, the Company can alter its weighting in fixed-rate funding by converting medium-term notes to floating rate. During the year ended September 30, 2001, the Company was party to $650 million in interest rate swaps which were effective in converting $650 million of medium-term notes to LIBOR-based funding. As discussed in Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, the interest rate swaps were accounted for as fair value hedges of the designated medium-term notes. Liquidity and Capital Resources The Company's principal financing needs are the financing of loan origination activities and the investment in mortgage servicing rights. To meet these needs, the Company currently utilizes funding from an independent syndicate of banks and from the National, commercial paper, medium-term notes and cash flow from operations. In the past, the Company has also utilized short-term credit facilities. Operations Net cash provided by operations was $754.4 million for fiscal year ended September 30, 2001, $528.0 million for fiscal year ended September 30, 2000, and $1,459.2 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 1999. The primary uses of cash in operations were to fund loan origination and pay corporate expenses. Cash provided from servicing fee income, loan sales and principal repayments offset these uses of cash. Cash flows from loan origination are dependent upon current economic conditions and the level of long-term interest rates. Decreases in long-term interest rates generally result in higher loan refinancing activity, which results in higher cash demands to meet increased loan production levels. Higher cash demands to meet increased loan production levels are primarily met through borrowings and loan sales. Increases in long term rates generally result in lower loan refinancing activity, which results in lower cash demands to meet production levels. Investing Net cash used in investing activities was $863.3 million, $1,461.6 million, and $1,374.1 million for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2001, 2000, and 1999, respectively. For the fiscal years ended September 30, 2001, 2000 and 1999, cash was used for the purchase and origination of mortgage servicing rights and the purchases of premises and equipment. In fiscal years ended September 30, 2000 and 1999, cash was also used for the purchase of risk management contracts. In fiscal year ended September 30, 2001, uses of cash were partially offset by cash provided by early pool buyout reimbursements and proceeds from risk management contracts. In fiscal years ended September 30, 2000 and 1999, uses of cash were partially offset by cash provided by early pool buyout programs. Financing Net cash provided by financing activities was $701.7 million, $841.5 million and $82.7 million for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2001, 2000, 1999, respectively. The primary source of cash from financing activities during the fiscal years ended September 30, 2001 was from additional issuances of common stock. The primary source of cash from financing activities during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2000 was from the issuance of medium-term notes, issuance of commercial paper, and net borrowings from HomeSide's line of credit. The primary use of cash in financing activities during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2001 was for the repayment of commercial paper borrowings. Cash used in financing activities during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2000 was for the re-payment of medium-term and short-term notes and dividends paid to the Parent. The primary source of cash from financing activities during the fiscal year ended September 30, 1999 was from the issuance of commercial paper and short-term notes. Cash used in financing activities during the fiscal year ended September 30, 1999 was for the re-payment of borrowings from HomeSide's line of credit and dividends to the Parent. Following the closing of the Asset Sale and Liability Assumption Agreement with WaMu, the Company expects that to the extent cash generated from the closing proceeds and the retained assets is inadequate to meet its liquidity needs, those needs can be met through external facilities and inter-company borrowings with the National. 21 ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK ---------------------------------------------------------- Interest rate risk is the most significant market risk affecting HomeSide. Interest rate risk is the possibility that changes in interest rates will cause unfavorable changes in net income or in the value of interest rate-sensitive assets, liabilities and commitments. From a corporate perspective, the economics of the Company's production and servicing lines-of-business can be leveraged, in part, to mitigate the Company's exposure to interest rate risk. In addition and as part of its risk management programs, the Company purchases financial instruments and enters into financial agreements in the normal course of business to manage its exposure to interest rate risk. The Company uses financial instruments for the purpose of managing interest rate risks to protect the value of its mortgage loans held for sale and mortgage commitment pipeline. Additionally, risk management instruments are used by HomeSide to manage interest rate risk associated with the value of its mortgage servicing rights which have characteristics such that they tend to decrease in value as interest rates decline and increase in value as interest rates rise. Interest rate swaps are also used to effectively convert fixed-rate funding sources to floating rate. The Company has no market risk sensitive instruments held for trading purposes. Management actively monitors and manages its exposure to interest rate risk. Various valuation tools are employed to perform sensitivity analyses in order to quantify the financial impact of changes in interest rates. These analyses are performed for various interest rate scenarios to capture the expected economic change in market value of rate-sensitive assets, liabilities and commitments. Additionally, the analyses are performed to capture the expected accounting impact on future earnings for a specified time frame. Several modeling techniques are utilized including static shock, option-adjusted spread, option pricing, and discounted cash flow models. A number of key rate sensitive assumptions are included in the modeling such as implied volatility, prepayment rates, and yield requirements. Various analyses of the Company's exposure to interest rate risk are reviewed on at least a monthly basis by the Company's Asset/Liability Committee, which reports to the Board of Directors. The sensitivity analyses described above were applied to the Company's rate-sensitive assets, liabilities, commitments and the Company's financial instruments at September 30, 2001. At that time, the sensitivity analyses reflect that a sudden and sustained 50 basis point increase in rates would result in a negative variance to net income, exclusive of changes in the value of the mortgage servicing rights asset and associated derivative instruments, of approximately $12.0 million over a simulated 12-month period. Additionally, a sudden 50 basis point increase in interest rates would result in an approximate increase in earnings of $96.0 million relative to the net change in value of the mortgage servicing rights asset and associated derivative instruments. A sudden and sustained 50 basis point decrease in rates would result in a positive variance to net income of approximately $7.0 million over a simulated 12-month period, exclusive of changes to the value of the mortgage servicing rights asset and associated derivative instruments. A sudden 50 basis point decrease in interest rates would result in an approximate increase in earnings of $54.0 million relative to the net change in value of the mortgage servicing rights asset and associated derivative instruments. The analysis for the mortgage servicing rights asset and associated derivative instruments is a point in time estimate derived using characteristics of the servicing portfolio and the hedge profile as of September 30, 2001. Had this analysis been performed at a different point in time, results may have varied significantly. This analysis also assumes the Company is able to demonstrate hedge effectiveness and qualify for hedge accounting treatment pursuant to the provisions of SFAS 133. The results of these analyses did not reflect impairment of rate-sensitive assets. The sensitivity analyses are based on planned product volumes and margins and a number of assumptions, which are regularly updated to reflect the Company's latest views on the business and interest rate environments. For additional information, see "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - "Risk Management Activities", Note 13, "Disclosures About Fair Value of Financial Instruments" and Note 14, "Risk Management and Financial Instruments" in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements. 22 ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA ------------------------------------------- Independent Auditors' Report The Board of Directors HomeSide Lending, Inc. We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of HomeSide Lending, Inc. and subsidiaries as of September 30, 2001 and 2000, and the related consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income, changes in stockholder's equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three year period ended September 30, 2001. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of HomeSide Lending, Inc. and subsidiaries as of September 30, 2001 and 2000, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the years in the three year period ended September 30, 2001 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. As discussed in Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133, "Accounting for Derivatives and Hedging Activities", effective October 1, 2000 and Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 140, "Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities", effective March 31, 2001. KPMG LLP Jacksonville, Florida November 2, 2001 23 HOMESIDE LENDING, INC. and SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Dollars in Thousands, Except Share Data) September 30, 2001 September 30, 2000 ------------------------- ---------------------- ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents $ 703,439 $ 110,737 Mortgage loans held for sale, net 1,845,766 1,441,216 Mortgage servicing rights, net 2,615,225 4,464,312 Risk management instruments at fair value, net 437,758 110,737 Early pool buyout advances 55,595 141,255 Accounts receivable, net 488,918 324,028 Premises and equipment, net 81,811 80,052 Goodwill, net - 597,228 Other assets 49,947 93,414 ----------- ----------- Total Assets . $ 6,278,459 $ 7,252,242 =========== =========== LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 1,019,838 $ 581,361 Notes Payable 2,148,000 3,235,400 Long-term debt 1,821,551 1,757,813 Deferred income taxes, net 11,310 310,672 ----------- ----------- Total Liabilities $ 5,000,699 $ 5,885,246 ----------- ----------- Commitments and Contingencies Stockholder's Equity: Common stock: Common stock, $1.00 par value, 185.7 shares and 100 shares authorized, issued and outstanding at September 30, 2001 and 2000 $ - $ - Additional paid-in capital 3,310,541 1,342,541 (Accumulated deficit) Retained earnings (2,016,455) 24,455 Accumulated other comprehensive loss (16,326) - ----------- ----------- Total Stockholder's Equity 1,277,760 1,366,996 ----------- ----------- Total Liabilities and Stockholder's Equity $ 6,278,459 $ 7,252,242 =========== =========== The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

24 HOMESIDE LENDING, INC. and SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Dollars in Thousands) For the Fiscal For the Fiscal For the Fiscal Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended September 30, 2001 September 30, 2000 September 30, 1999 ------------------------ ------------------ -------------------- REVENUES: Mortgage servicing fees $ 876,446 $ 732,164 $ 609,522 Amortization of mortgage servicing rights (623,269) (405,728) (409,929) Valuation provision of mortgage servicing rights (2,556,450) - - Risk management of mortgage servicing rights 872,873 - - ----------- ----------- ----------- Net servicing (expense) revenue (1,430,400) 326,436 199,593 Interest income 122,928 121,951 181,173 Interest expense (158,557) (158,949) (122,481) ----------- ----------- ----------- Net interest (expense) revenue (35,629) (36,998) 58,692 Net mortgage origination revenue 197,534 68,475 155,937 Other income 16,207 5,683 5,844 ----------- ----------- ----------- Total (Expenses) Revenues (1,252,288) 363,596 420,066 EXPENSES: Salaries and employee benefits 139,022 112,634 132,716 Occupancy and equipment 43,764 31,980 28,319 Servicing losses on investor-owned loans and foreclosure-related expenses 32,348 33,301 31,749 Impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets 575,996 - - Goodwill amortization 31,299 35,044 34,965 Other expenses 69,166 52,502 60,939 ----------- ----------- ----------- Total Expenses 891,595 265,461 288,688 (Loss) income before income taxes and cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle (2,143,883) 98,135 131,378 Income tax (benefit) expense (302,899) 41,810 62,833 ----------- ----------- ----------- (Loss) income before cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle (1,840,984) 56,325 68,545 Cumulative effect of a change in accounting for derivative instruments and hedging activities, net of income tax expense of $507 883 - - ----------- ----------- ----------- Net (loss) income (1,840,101) 56,325 68,545 Other comprehensive income, net of tax: Cumulative effect of a change in accounting for derivative instruments and hedging activities (9,133) - - Net gains on current period cash flow hedges (17,396) - - Less: reclassification adjustment for losses included in net income 10,203 - - ----------- ----------- ----------- Other comprehensive (loss) (16,326) - - ----------- ----------- ----------- Comprehensive (loss) income $(1,856,427) $ 56,325 $ 68,545 =========== =========== =========== The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

25 HOMESIDE LENDING, INC. and SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY (dollars in thousands, except share data) Additional Other Numbers Common Paid-in Retained Comprehensive of Shares Stock Capital Earnings Income Total --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Balance, September 30, 1998 100 $ -- $1,341,857 $ 33 ,044 $ -- $ 1,374,901 Net income 68,545 68,545 Dividends declared and paid to Parent (69,165) (69,165) Additional paid-in capital associated with acquisition by the National 684 684 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Balance, September 30, 1999 100 $ -- $1,342,541 $ 32,424 $ -- $ 1,374,965 Net income 56,325 56,325 Dividends declared and paid to Parent (64,294) (64,294) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Balance, September 30, 2000 100 $ -- $1,342,541 $ 24,455 $ -- $ 1,366,996 Net loss (1,840,101) (1,840,101) Other comprehensive loss (16,326) (16,326) Dividends declared and paid to Parent (200,809) (200,809) Additional paid-in capital associated with capital infusions by the National 85.7 1,968,000 1,968,000 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Balance, September 30, 2001 185.7 $ -- $3,310,541 $(2,016,455) $ (16,326) $ 1,277,760 ======================================================================================= The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

26 HOMESIDE LENDING, INC. and SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Dollars in Thousands) For the Fiscal For the Fiscal For the Fiscal Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended September 30, 2001 September 30, 2000 September 30, 1999 ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net (loss) income $(1,840,101) $ 56,325 $ 68,545 Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by operating activities: Amortization of mortgage servicing rights 623,269 405,728 409,929 Depreciation and amortization Cumulative effect of a change in accounting for derivative 52,888 50,064 44,416 instruments and hedging activities, net (883) - - Change in fair value of net hedged assets (4,504) - - Risk management of mortgage servicing rights (872,873) - - Valuation provision of mortgage servicing rights 2,556,450 - - Servicing losses on investor-owned loans 4,427 8,721 5,523 Change in deferred income tax liability (299,362) 41,810 62,833 Origination, purchase and sale of loans held for sale, net of repayments (376,378) (148,654) 756,427 Change in accounts receivable (173,703) (78,345) 5,473 Impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets 575,996 - - Change in other assets and accounts payable and accrued liabilities 509,142 192,351 106,092 ----------- ----------- ----------- Net cash provided by operating activities 754,368 528,000 1,459,238 CASH FLOWS USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Purchase of premises and equipment (22,814) (24,594) (30,561) Acquisition of mortgage servicing rights (1,330,632) (1,120,824) (1,221,594) Net proceeds from (purchases of) risk management contracts 404,644 (510,013) (546,421) Early pool buyout reimbursements, net 85,462 193,798 424,520 ----------- ----------- ----------- Net cash used in investing activities (863,340) (1,461,633) (1,374,056) CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Net borrowings from (repayments to) banks 12,600 229,998 (1,240,498) Issuance of commercial paper, net of repayments (1,100,000) 336,097 1,163,903 Issuance of medium term notes 250,000 885,000 - Repayment of medium term notes (225,000) - - Issuance of notes payable 446,000 - 230,000 Repayment of notes payable (446,000) (230,000) - Payment of debt issue costs (2,788) (4,991) (702) Repayment of long-term debt (329) (310,299) (869) Issuance of common stock 1,968,000 - - Dividends paid to the Parent (200,809) (64,294) (69,165) ----------- ----------- ----------- Net cash provided by financing activities 701,674 841,511 82,669 Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 592,702 (92,122) 167,851 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 110,737 202,859 35,008 ----------- ----------- ----------- Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 703,439 $ 110,737 $ 202,859 =========== =========== =========== Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: Interest paid 169,665 133,139 135,663 Income taxes paid 43 348 18,847 Income taxes refunded 18 12,673 4,192 Impact of cash flow hedges on other comprehensive income, net 16,326 - - The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

27 HOMESIDE LENDING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION HomeSide Lending, Inc. ("HomeSide" or the "Company") is primarily engaged in the mortgage banking business and as such originates, purchases, sells and services mortgage loans throughout the United States. As discussed in Note 2, on February 10, 1998, National Australia Bank Limited. (the "National") acquired all outstanding shares of the common stock of HomeSide, Inc., currently known as HomeSide International, Inc. (the "Parent"), and the Company adopted a fiscal year end of September 30 to conform to the fiscal year of the National. HomeSide, Inc. acquired BankBoston Mortgage Corporation, the mortgage banking subsidiary of BankBoston, N.A. on March 16, 1996, renamed it HomeSide Lending, Inc, and subsequently purchased the mortgage banking operations of Barnett Banks, Inc. The accompanying consolidated financial statements of HomeSide include the accounts of HomeSide and its subsidiaries, after elimination of all material intercompany balances and transactions. HomeSide is a wholly owned subsidiary of HomeSide International, Inc. (the "Parent") (see Note 2). The Parent has no operations and its only significant asset is its investment in HomeSide Lending. As discussed in Note 2, on March 6, 2000, HomeSide Holdings, Inc. ("HomeSide Holdings") was merged with and into HomeSide. Prior to the merger, HomeSide Holdings was a wholly owned subsidiary of HomeSide International, Inc. (the "Parent"). The merger does not have a material effect on the financial statements of the Company. All prior period consolidated financial statements have been restated to include the combined results of operations, financial position and cash flows of HomeSide Holdings. On September 4, 2001, the National announced its intention to pursue the sale of the Company. 2. ORGANIZATION On December 11, 1995, HomeSide, Inc. was formed by an investor group, consisting of Thomas H. Lee Company and Madison Dearborn Partners (collectively, the "Investors"), and signed a definitive stock purchase agreement with The First National Bank of Boston ("BankBoston") for the purpose of acquiring certain assets and liabilities of the mortgage banking business owned by BankBoston. BankBoston received cash and an ownership interest in HomeSide, Inc. The transaction closed on March 15, 1996 and HomeSide, Inc. began operations on March 16, 1996. On May 31, 1996, Barnett Banks, Inc. ("Barnett") sold certain of its mortgage banking operations, primarily its servicing portfolio, mortgage servicing operations and proprietary mortgage banking software systems, to HomeSide, Inc. Barnett received cash and an ownership interest in HomeSide, Inc. From May 31, 1996 until the 1997 public offering of common stock, the Investors as a group, BankBoston and Barnett each owned approximately one-third of HomeSide, Inc. Following the public offering, the Investors as a group, BankBoston and Barnett owned in the aggregate approximately 79% of the outstanding common stock. On February 10, 1998, National Australia Bank Limited. (the "National") acquired all outstanding shares of the common stock of the Parent. As consideration, the National paid $27.825 per share for all of the outstanding common stock and paid $17.7 million cash to retire all outstanding stock options. The total purchase price was approximately $1.2 billion. The National paid for the purchase with borrowed and available funds. The transaction was accounted for as a purchase. As a result, all assets and liabilities were recorded at their fair value on February 11, 1998, and the purchase price in excess of the fair value of net assets acquired of $719.6 million was recorded as goodwill. Goodwill from this transaction was reduced by $15.7 million in September 2000 (see Note 3). Following the transaction described above, the National now owns 100% of the Parent's common stock and the Parent has become an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of the National. HomeSide also adopted a fiscal year end of September 30 to conform to the fiscal year of the National. During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2001, the Company authorized and issued 85.7 additional shares to the Parent for a total purchase price of $1.968 billion. On March 6, 2000, HomeSide Holdings, Inc. ("HomeSide Holdings") was merged with and into HomeSide. Prior to the merger, HomeSide Holdings was a wholly owned subsidiary of HomeSide International, Inc. (the "Parent"). Pursuant to the merger, (i) the Company succeeded to all of the assets of, and assumed all of the liabilities of, HomeSide Holdings, and (ii) the shares of capital stock of HomeSide Holdings issued and outstanding as of the date of the merger were canceled and exchanged for 10,000 shares of common stock of the Company which were issued to the Parent. In order to facilitate the exchange of shares required by the merger, the Company amended its Articles of Incorporation to increase the authorized number of shares of common stock to 10,100. Thereafter, the Company amended and restated its Articles of Incorporation to reduce the number of authorized, issued and outstanding shares of capital stock to 100 shares of common stock, par value $1.00. 28 3. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Use of estimates The preparation of financial statements and notes thereto in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and the disclosed amount of contingent liabilities. On an ongoing basis, management reviews its estimates, including those related to risk management, litigation, contracts, credit losses, and mortgage servicing rights. Although the Company has internal control systems in place to ensure that estimates can be reliably measured, actual results may differ from those estimates. It is not anticipated that such differences would be material. Mortgage loans Mortgage loans held for sale are carried at the lower of aggregate cost or fair value. Fair value is based on the contract prices at which the mortgage loans will be sold or, if the loans are not committed for sale, the current market price. Mortgage loans are typically sold within three months. Mortgage loans held for investment are included in other assets and stated at the lower of cost or fair value at the time the permanent investment decisions are made. Discounts, if any, are amortized over the anticipated life of the investment. Loans are placed on non-accrual status when any portion of the principal or interest is ninety days past due or earlier when concern exists as to the ultimate collectibility of principal or interest. When loans are placed on nonaccrual status, the related interest receivable is reversed against interest income of the current period. Interest payments received on nonaccrual loans are applied as a reduction of the principal balance when concern exists as to the ultimate collection of principal; otherwise, such payments are recognized as interest income. Loans are removed from nonaccrual status when principal and interest become current and they are anticipated to be fully collectible. Mortgage servicing rights Mortgage servicing rights are the rights to receive a portion of the interest coupon and fees collected from the mortgagor for performing specified servicing activities. The total cost of loans originated or acquired is allocated between the mortgage servicing rights and the mortgage loans, without the servicing rights, based on relative fair values. The value of servicing rights acquired through bulk acquisitions is capitalized at cost. Mortgage servicing rights are amortized in proportion to and over the period of the estimated net servicing revenue. Mortgage servicing rights are evaluated for impairment by comparing the carrying amount of the servicing rights to their fair value. Fair value is estimated based on the market prices of similar mortgage servicing assets and on discounted future net cash flows considering market prepayment estimates, historical prepayment rates, portfolio characteristics, interest rates and other economic factors. For purposes of measuring impairment, the mortgage servicing rights are stratified by the predominant risk characteristics which include product types of the underlying loans and interest rates of mortgage notes. Impairment, if any, is recognized through a valuation reserve for each impaired stratum. Cash Cash and cash equivalents include cash and due from banks, interest-bearing deposits and margin deposits with an original maturity of three months or less. Margin deposits associated with the risk management program for mortgage servicing rights and interest rate swaps for debt instruments are maintained with brokers in accordance with the requirements of International Swap Deal Agreements. Margin deposits with counterparties amounted to approximately $506.7 million at September 30, 2001 and $84.0 million at September 30, 2000. The Company also maintains margin deposits on behalf of counterparties of $662.3 million and $0 at September 30, 2001 and 2000, respectively. Such amounts are included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities. Accounts receivable Accounts receivable includes advances, consisting primarily of payments for property taxes and insurance premiums, accrued servicing fees, as well as principal and interest remitted to investors before they are collected from mortgagors, made in connection with loan servicing activities. Accounts receivable also includes interest receivable on loans held for sale and on margin account balances, loans purchased from mortgage-backed securities serviced by HomeSide for others and mortgage claims filed primarily with the Federal Housing Authority ("FHA") and the Veterans Administration ("VA"). 29 Early pool buyout advances and sales Early pool buyout advances consist of delinquent government loans in process of foreclosure that have been purchased from pools. The program reduces the unreimbursed interest expense that HomeSide incurs. The funding of the purchases of these delinquent loans for the early pool buyout program is recorded as interest expense. Interest income earned from the guarantor agency during the foreclosure process is accrued to match the funding expense incurred. Scheduled interest payments made to the investor before the loans were purchased from the pool are recorded as early pool buyout advances with a reserve for advances which are estimated as being uncollectible. The early pool buyout advances consist of $36.0 million in delinquent government loans that have been purchased from pools and $19.6 million representing a conditional option to repurchase certain eligible loans from investor pools. When certain conditions are met, the Company has the unilateral right to repurchase certain loans from investor pools which are subject to the removal of account provisions on defaulted loans required by Financial Accounting Standards No. 140, "Accounting for Transfer and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishment of Liabilities" ("SFAS 140"). A corresponding $19.6 million liability is included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. Premises and equipment Premises and equipment are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, which range up to thirty years. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the estimated life of the improvement or the term of the lease. Long-lived assets are evaluated regularly for other-than-temporary impairment. If circumstances suggest that their value may be impaired, an assessment of recoverability is performed prior to any write-down of the asset. The Company capitalizes certain software development and implementation costs in accordance with SOP 98-1, "Accounting for the Costs of Computer Software Developed or Obtained for Internal Use." Development and implementation costs are expensed until the Company has determined that the software will result in probable future economic benefits and management has committed to funding the project. Thereafter, all direct external implementation costs and purchase software costs are capitalized and amortized using the straight-line method over the remaining estimated useful lives, not exceeding five years. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Goodwill, representing the excess of the purchase consideration over the fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired on the date of acquisition, is recognized as an asset. Goodwill is amortized from the date of acquisition by systematic charges on a straight-line basis against income over the period in which the benefits are expected to arise, but not exceeding 20 years. The carrying value of goodwill is reviewed at least annually and assessed for recoverability based on future undiscounted cash flows from operations. If the carrying value of goodwill exceeds the value of the expected future benefits, the difference is charged against income. In September 2001, management of the Company determined that the carrying value of goodwill exceeded its recoverable amount, based on an estimated market sale value of the Company. As a result, the Company recorded an impairment charge of $565.8 million to write-off the goodwill asset. At the same time, $10.2 million of other intangible assets were written-off. An analysis of goodwill, net is as follows (in thousands): September 30, 2001 September 30, 2000 Beginning balance $ 597,228 $ 648,087 Amortization * (31,430) (35,187) Goodwill adjustment - (15,672) Impairment of goodwill (565,798) - --------- --------- Ending balance $ - $ 597,228 ========= =========

* For fiscal year 2001, goodwill amortization included amortization of $31.3 million from the acquisition of HomeSide by the National and $0.1 million from the acquisition of Loan America. For fiscal year 2000, goodwill amortization included amortization of $35.0 million from the acquisition of HomeSide by the National and $0.1 million from the acquisition of Loan America. 30 Mortgage servicing fees Mortgage servicing fees represent servicing and other fees earned for servicing mortgage loans owned by investors, net of guaranty fees. Servicing fees are generally calculated on the outstanding principal balances of the loans serviced and are recognized as income over the period of service. Related custodial deposits are segregated in trust accounts, principally held with depository institutions, and are not included in the accompanying financial statements. Interest income Interest income is accrued on the mortgage loans held for sale and early pool buyout balances. Interest expense Interest expense is reduced by credits received from depository institutions for custodial balances placed with such institutions. Net mortgage origination revenue Mortgage origination revenue includes gains and losses from sales of mortgage loans and fees associated with the origination and purchase of mortgage loans. Servicing losses on investor-owned loans and foreclosure-related expenses HomeSide records losses attributable to servicing FHA and VA loans for investors. These amounts include actual losses for final disposition of loans, foreclosure-related expenses, accrued interest for which payment is uncollectible and estimates for potential losses based on HomeSide's experience as a servicer of government loans. A reserve for estimated servicing losses on investor-owned loans is available for potential losses related to the mortgage servicing portfolio and is included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities (see Note 8). Income taxes Current tax liabilities or assets are recognized through charges or credits to the current tax provision for the estimated taxes payable or refundable for the current year. Deferred tax liabilities are recognized for temporary differences that will result in amounts taxable in the future and deferred tax assets are recognized for temporary differences and tax benefit carryforwards that will result in amounts deductible or creditable in the future. Net deferred tax liabilities or assets are recognized through charges or credits to the deferred tax provision. A deferred tax valuation reserve is established if it is more likely than not that all or a portion of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Changes in the deferred tax valuation reserve are recognized through charges or credits to the deferred tax provision. The effect of enacted changes in tax law, including changes in tax rates, on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. Risk Management and Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities The Company has developed risk management programs and processes designed to manage market risk associated with the Company's business activities. Market risk recognizes the potential change in the value of assets, liabilities and other financial commitments as a result of changes in asset prices along with changes in actual and projected interest rates. Interest rate risk is a predominant risk that further influences a number of other business risks such as pricing risk, prepayment risk, valuation risk, balance sheet management and funding risk. It is the Company's policy to mitigate and hedge market risk through its risk management programs. As such, the Company utilizes a number of derivative instruments to manage these risks. Effective October 1, 2000, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133, "Accounting for Derivatives and Hedging Activities" (SFAS 133), as amended. Accordingly, all derivative instruments used to hedge market risk associated with the Company's business activities are recognized at fair value on the balance sheet and either designated as fair value hedges, cash flow hedges or are non-designated pursuant to the Company's risk management policies. If certain conditions are met, the Company may apply "hedge accounting" treatment which permits offsetting changes in the fair value of the derivative instruments with changes in the corresponding hedged item to the extent that the changes in the value of the derivative instruments are highly effective in relation to changes in the exposure related to the hedged item. In the case of a qualifying cash flow hedge, changes in the value of the derivative instruments that have been highly effective are recognized in other comprehensive income ("OCI"), until such time that earnings are affected by the cash flows of the underlying hedged item. 31 Risk Management of the Mortgage Pipeline The Company's mortgage committed pipeline includes interest rate lock commitments ("IRLCs" or "commitments") that have been extended to borrowers who have applied for loan funding and meet certain defined credit and underwriting criteria. All of the Company's IRLCs will be classified as held for sale upon funding of the underlying loan. Effective with the adoption of SFAS 133, the Company classifies and accounts for IRLCs as non-designated derivative instruments. Accordingly, IRLCs are recorded at fair value with changes in value recorded to current earnings. Risk management derivative contracts used to economically hedge the IRLCs are also classified and accounted for as non-designated derivatives. In summary, since a derivative instrument cannot hedge another derivative instrument (for accounting purposes) the pipeline is effectively accounted for as a mark-to-market book of business. The fair value of the Company's IRLCs generally approximate zero at inception (the lock-in date) since the Company's practice is to extend loan commitments at market rates of interest and to exclude from its fair value calculation the normal profit margin associated with the future loan sale transaction. The future loan execution involves the sale of the loan and, typically, the retention of the servicing rights. IRLCs have value characteristics that are somewhat analogous to certain option contracts in that the commitments tend to: (i) decrease in value at an accelerating rate as interest rates increase and the probability of the borrower's loan closing increases, and (ii) increase in value at a decelerating rate as interest rates decline and the probability of the borrower's loan closing decreases. The Company manages the interest rate and pricing risks associated with its IRLCs by using mortgage forward delivery contracts, options on mortgage-backed securities and certain treasury instruments. The Company's risk management program employs the use of financial modeling to maintain a high degree of economic correlation between the changes in values of the IRLCs and the related non-designated derivatives. However, due to imprecision in projecting the timing and rate of loan closings (which are influenced by borrower behavior), some level of economic ineffectiveness can be expected. Gains/(losses) on interest rate lock commitments represent the change in value of the commitments from the rate-lock inception date to the loan funding date (for those commitments that are funded), or to the current reporting date for those IRLCs that are open at September 30, 2001. The basis of the IRLCs at the loan funding date, representing cumulative gains or losses on the IRLCs, is included as a component of the initial cost basis of the loans. Risk Management of Mortgage Inventory The Company's mortgage inventory includes closed loans that are held for resale pending completion of normal post-closing review, collateral document preparation and other pooling requirements necessary to consummate the sale and/or securitization. Based on the loan status, as well as historical delivery patterns and investor settlement dates, the Company is able to forecast the amount and timing of loan sales. The Company's risk management program involves the use of mortgage forward delivery contracts to hedge 100% of its agency-eligible conforming loans as forecasted loan sales. At the inception of the hedge, the Company formally documents the relationship between the forward delivery contracts and the forecasted loan sales as well as its risk management objective and strategy for undertaking the hedge transactions. The dollar amount of the forward delivery contracts along with the underlying rate and terms of the contracts are equivalent to the forecasted loan sales that are probable of occurring. Hence, the forward delivery contracts effectively fix the forward sales price and thereby substantially eliminate interest rate and pricing risk to the Company. Risk Management of Mortgage Servicing Rights Mortgage servicing rights permit HomeSide to receive a portion of the interest coupon and fees collected from the mortgagor for performing specified servicing activities. The mortgage notes underlying the mortgage servicing rights permit the borrower to prepay the loan. As a result, the value of the related mortgage servicing rights tends to diminish in periods of declining interest rates and increase in value in periods of rising rates. This tendency subjects HomeSide to substantial interest rate risk. It also directly affects the volatility of reported earnings because mortgage servicing rights are carried at the lower of amortized cost or fair value. It is HomeSide's policy to mitigate and hedge this risk through its risk management program. The risk management instruments used by HomeSide have characteristics such that they tend to increase in value as interest rates decline. Conversely, these risk management instruments tend to decline in value as interest rates rise. Accordingly, changes in the value of these hedge instruments will tend to move inversely with changes in value of HomeSide's mortgage servicing rights. HomeSide utilizes a number of risk management derivative instruments to manage the interest rate risk associated with its mortgage servicing rights. Such instruments include interest rate swaps, swaptions and caps and options and futures on exchange traded Treasury and Eurodollar contracts. Given the unique value determinants of mortgage servicing rights, management uses a combination of derivative instruments to construct a hedge portfolio that is intended to provide effective protection of the value of the Company's mortgage servicing rights from interest rate risk. 32 During the year ended September 30, 2001, the Federal Reserve Board cut short-term rates 369 bps, which resulted in unprecedented refinancing activity. As a result, the Company recorded a valuation provision of $2.56 billion related to an impairment valuation of mortgage servicing rights for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2001. As announced on September 4, 2001, the Company discovered an incorrect interest rate assumption in the mortgage servicing rights ("MSR") valuation model which caused the model to under estimate the MSR's sensitivity to movements in interest rates, particularly in a falling rate environment. Had the valuation model included the correct interest rate assumption, the model would have estimated faster loan prepayment speeds and, as a result, a yielded a significantly different asset profile. The correction of the incorrect interest rate assumption caused the Company to determine that the inception documentation required to apply hedge accounting pursuant to Financial Accounting Standards No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative and Hedging Activities" ("SFAS 133"), was inadequate to support the characteristics of the hedged item and its exposure to changes in hedged risk. Therefore, the Company concluded that the application of hedge accounting was inappropriate for those derivative instruments designed to hedge the exposure to changes in the fair value of the mortgage servicing rights assets. As a result, the Company recognized a net gain of $872.9 million to current earnings related to the change in fair value of these derivatives for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2001. Risk Management of Corporate Funding To meet its funding requirements, the Company periodically issues fixed-rate, medium-term notes which are converted to floating-rate debt as part of its Corporate funding strategies. As of the fiscal year ended September 30, 2001, the Company had $650 million of fixed-rate, medium term notes that had been swapped to floating rates of interest with $650.0 million in notional interest rate swaps. The Company has designated the interest rate swaps as fair value hedges of the change in value of the medium-term notes due to LIBOR interest rates. At the inception of the hedge, the Company formally documents the hedging relationships between the hedge instruments and the hedged items, as well as the risk management objectives and strategy for undertaking the hedge transactions. The medium-term notes are not pre-payable and the essential terms of the interest rate swaps are equivalent to those of the medium-term notes. Accordingly, the Company expects that changes in the value of the interest rate swaps will offset the changes in the value of the fixed-rate debt attributable to LIBOR interest rates. During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2001, the value of the interest rate swap contracts increased by $40.1 million and offset the changes in the fair value of the medium-term notes due to the hedge risk. The fair value of interest rate swap contracts designated as fair value hedges of medium-term notes was $39.9 million at September 30, 2001. Termination of Hedging Relationships The Company employs a number of risk management monitoring procedures to ensure that the designated hedging relationships are demonstrating, and are expected to continue to demonstrate, a high level of effectiveness. Hedge accounting is discontinued on a prospective basis if it is determined that the hedging relationship is no longer effective or expected to be effective in offsetting changes in the fair value or cash flows of the hedge item, or if a forecasted transaction is no longer probable of occurring. Additionally, the Company may elect to de-designate a hedge relationship during an interim period and re-designate upon the re-balancing of a hedge profile and the corresponding hedge relationship. When hedge accounting is discontinued, the Company continues to carry the derivative instruments at fair value with changes in their value recorded to earnings. However, in the case of a fair value hedge that is discontinued, the carrying amount of the previously hedged asset or liability may not be adjusted for changes in their fair value, except in the case where a decline in fair value creates impairment to the Company. In the case of a cash flow hedge of a forecasted transaction that is no longer probable of occurring, gains and losses that were previously accumulated in other comprehensive income are immediately recognized to earnings. Fair Value of Derivative Instruments Derivative Contracts: The fair value of mortgage forward delivery contracts, options on mortgage-backed securities and exchange traded futures and options on Treasury and Eurodollar contracts are determined based on market quotes. Interest rate swaps, swaptions and caps are determined based on discounted valuation models and are periodically validated against dealer quotes. Interest Rate Lock Commitments Classified as Derivatives: The fair value of interest rate lock commitments is determined using a vendor provided valuation model, which references market quotes of the underlying mortgages. The valuation model also considers a number of other key value determinants including the remaining commitment period, the rate of the commitment in relation to current market rates, interest rate volatility and the probability of the loan closing. The probability of the loan closing is estimated based on historical pull-through rates which are stored in matrix detail within the model database by product type for an established set of interest rate shock scenarios. The fair value of the Company's IRLCs generally approximate zero at inception (the lock-in date) since the Company's practice is to extend loan commitments at market rates of interest and to exclude from its fair value calculation the normal profit margin associated with the future loan sale transactions. Other Derivatives: The Company uses certain derivatives to economically hedge the funding activities associated with government loans that are repurchased out of GNMA (Government National Mortgage Association) pools that the Company has previously sold. However, the Company does not designate a hedging relationship for these derivatives for hedge accounting purposes. Accordingly, net 33 gains/(losses) on these derivatives of $(0.2) million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2001, were recorded to income and included as a component of other income in the accompanying consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income. Statement of cash flows For purposes of reporting on the statement of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents include cash and due from banks, margin deposits held with counterparties and interest-bearing deposits with an original maturity of three months or less. New accounting standards In July 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 141, "Business Combinations" ("SFAS 141") which supercedes APB No.16 "Business Combinations" and SFAS 38, "Accounting for Reacquisition Contingencies of Purchased Enterprises". SFAS 141 changes the existing accounting treatment for business combinations to allow only the purchase method. The statement applies to all business combinations initiated after June 30, 2001. Management does not expect the adoption of this statement to have a material impact on the financial statements. In June 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets" ("SFAS 142") which supercedes APB Opinion No. 17, Intangible Assets. This statement addresses how intangible assets should be accounted for in financial statements upon their acquisition and also how they should be accounted for after they have been initially recognized in the financial statements. The provisions of this statement are required to be applied starting with fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2001. Early application is permitted for entities with fiscal years beginning after March 15, 2001, provided that the first interim financial statements have not been previously issued. This statement is required to be applied at the beginning of an entity's fiscal year and to be applied to all goodwill and other intangible assets reported in its financial statements Management does not expect the requirements of this standard to have a significant impact on the financial statements. In June 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 143, "Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations" ("SFAS 143"), which addresses financial accounting and reporting for obligations associated with the retirement of tangible long-lived assets and for the associated retirement costs. That Statement applies to all entities and covers legal obligations (arising from laws, statutes, contracts, etc.) that an entity must satisfy when disposing of tangible, long-lived assets. SFAS 143 doesn't apply to a lessee's obligations that are considered minimum lease payments or contingent rentals. In addition, obligations that arise solely from a plan to dispose of a long-lived asset in accordance with SFAS 121" Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed Of", aren't covered by the provisions of SFAS 143. The standard requires entities to record the fair value of a liability for an asset retirement obligation in the period in which it is incurred. When the liability is initially recorded, the entity capitalizes a cost by increasing the carrying amount of the related long-lived asset. Over time, the liability is accreted to its present value each period, and the capitalized cost is depreciated over the useful life of the related asset. Upon settlement of the liability, an entity either settles the obligation for its recorded amount or incurs a gain or loss upon settlement. The standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2002. Management does not expect the adoption of this statement to have a material impact on the financial statements. In July 2001, the Securities and Exchange Commission issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 102 ("SAB 102") which expresses certain of the staff's views on the development, documentation and application of a systematic methodology for determining allowances for loan and lease losses in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. In particular, the guidance focuses on the documentation the staff normally would expect registrants to prepare and maintain in support of their allowances for loan losses. Management believes that it is currently in compliance with the requirements of SAB 102. In August, 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 144, "Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets" ("SFAS 144") which supersedes SFAS 121, "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed Of" and provides a single accounting model for the disposal of long-lived assets. Although retaining many of the fundamental recognition and measurement provisions of SFAS 121, the new rules also supersede the provisions of APB Opinion No. 30, "Reporting the Results of Operations-Reporting the Effects of Disposal of a Segment of a Business, and Extraordinary, Unusual and Infrequently Occurring Events and Transactions", with regard to reporting the effects of a disposal of a segment of a business and required future operating losses from discontinued operations to be displayed in discontinued operations in the period(s) in which the losses are incurred. This Statement also amends ARB No. 51, "Consolidated Financial Statements", to eliminate the exception to consolidation for a subsidiary for which control is likely to be temporary. SFAS 144 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2001. Management is currently evaluating the requirements of this standard and has not yet determined the impact on the financial statements. 34 4. ACQUISITIONS AND STRATEGIC ALLIANCES Strategic Alliance with Cendant Mortgage Corporation On June 15, 1999, HomeSide announced that it had formed a strategic alliance with Cendant Mortgage Corporation. Cendant Mortgage had agreed to sell the servicing rights of up to $7.0 billion in mortgage loans annually to HomeSide over a five-year period. On March 31, 2000, HomeSide and Cendant Mortgage entered into a replacement agreement, whereby Cendant Mortgage agreed to sell the servicing rights of up to $9.0 billion in mortgage loans annually but, no less than an amount based on their quarterly flow volume. The replacement agreement expires March 31, 2004. For the year ended September 30, 2001, HomeSide has purchased the rights to service $1.6 billion of Cendant Mortgage's portfolio, representing approximately 10,202 loans. On September 19, 2001, the Strategic Alliance with Cendant Mortgage Corporation was terminated. Strategic Alliance with Banc One On April 1, 1998, HomeSide entered into an agreement with Banc One Mortgage Corporation to acquire the mortgage servicing assets of Banc One. HomeSide and Banc One have also entered into a Preferred Partner agreement, whereby Banc One will sell a significant portion of its residential mortgage loan production to HomeSide over five years on a whole loan basis. The total purchase consideration for the mortgage servicing assets was $201.0 million cash. The mortgage servicing rights acquired relate to mortgage servicing loans of $16.6 billion. The transaction closed on June 5, 1998 and was accounted for as a purchase. The remaining unamortized aggregate purchase price over the fair value of net assets acquired was written-off during the year ended September 30, 2001 (see Note 3). On March 4, 1999, HomeSide agreed to purchase or sub-service the servicing portfolio of First Chicago NBD Mortgage Company ("First Chicago"). This transaction represents a modification and an expansion of HomeSide's strategic alliance with Banc One Mortgage Corporation ("Banc One"). This resulted in (i) an increase in HomeSide's servicing portfolio of approximately $18 billion; (ii) a change in Banc One's residential mortgage loan delivery method to HomeSide from a whole loan basis to a servicing rights-only flow basis; and (iii) a commitment from First Chicago to sell the servicing rights associated with its residential mortgage production to HomeSide on a flow basis. As of September 30, 2001, the combined unpaid principal balance of loans serviced by HomeSide from Banc One was $25.3 billion. Strategic Alliance with People's Bank On November 23, 1998, HomeSide agreed to purchase or sub-service approximately $5 billion in mortgage servicing from People's Bank, the largest mortgage lender in Connecticut. People's Bank also became a Preferred Partner, committing to sell a significant portion of the residential mortgage loans it originates to HomeSide for five years. As of September 30, 2001, the unpaid principal balance of loans serviced by HomeSide from People's Bank was $5.3 billion. Acquisition of Loan America's Mortgage Loan Network On April 6, 1998, HomeSide signed an agreement with NationsBank Corporation ("NationsBank") whereby NationsBank agreed to sell HomeSide a national wholesale mortgage loan network which was formerly owned by Barnett Banks, Inc. The transaction closed on May 29, 1998. The remaining unamortized aggregate purchase price over the fair value of net assets acquired was written-off during the year ended September 30, 2001 (see Note 3). 35 5. MORTGAGE SERVICING RIGHTS An analysis of mortgage servicing rights is as follows (in thousands): September 30, 2001 September 30, 2000 ---------------------- ---------------------- Beginning balance $ 4,464,312 $ 3,488,957 Additions 1,330,632 1,120,824 Net deferred hedge loss - 260,259 Amortization Valuation Provision (623,269) (405,728) (2,556,450) - ----------- ----------- Ending balance $ 2,615,225 $ 4,464,312 =========== ===========

Mortgage servicing rights are evaluated for impairment by comparing the carrying amount of the servicing rights to their fair value, based on discounted anticipated future net cash flows. Prior to the quarter ended September 30, 2001, the Company estimated future prepayment speeds based on the application of a forward interest rate bias. In considering the National's intent to pursue a sale of HomeSide and the lack of liquidity in the market, as well as other increasing uncertainties relating to the interest rate environment, during the quarter ended September 30, 2001, the Company estimated future prepayment speeds based on a static method. At September 30, 2001, the estimated fair value of the mortgage servicing rights approximated carrying value. The valuation used the following assumptions: a weighted-average discount rate of 10.16% and a weighted-average prepayment speed of 388. Activity in the valuation reserve for mortgage servicing rights for the year ending September 30, 2001 is as follows (in thousands): September 30, 2001 ---------------------- Beginning balance $ - Additions 2,556,450 Recoveries - ---------------------- Ending balance $ 2,556,450 ====================== 6. EARLY POOL BUYOUT SALES On November 30, 1998, HomeSide formed a wholly-owned subsidiary, HomeSide Funding Corporation ("HomeSide Funding"), whose sole purpose is to acquire delinquent loans from HomeSide's servicing portfolio that are insured by the Federal Housing Administration or guaranteed by the Department of Veterans Affairs. The purchases are funded through sales to a trust. In December 1998, HomeSide entered into a Pooling and Servicing Agreement with Banc One Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee, and HomeSide Funding, as Transferor, pursuant to which approximately $487 million of delinquent mortgage loans were sold to HomeSide Funding during the fiscal year ended September 30, 1999. Subsequently, these loans were securitized and sold to the HomeSide Mortgage Loan Buyout Trust 1998-A (Trust). Approximately $414 million and $112 million of delinquent loans were sold to HomeSide Funding during the fiscal years ended September 30, 2001 and 2000, respectively. These loans were also subsequently sold to the Trust. The total principal amount of loans outstanding in the Trust as of September 30, 2001 approximated $355.7 million. HomeSide held a residual interest in loans sold to HomeSide Funding in the amount of $61.5 million and $29.4 million for years ended September 30, 2001 and 2000, respectively. For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2001, fair value was estimated based on the average recovery periods and other economic factors. HomeSide Lending recognized pretax gains of $4.67 million and $1.32 million from loans securitized and sold during the year ended September 30, 2001 and 2000, respectively. Such amounts are calculated based on the difference between the loan carrying amount and their related fair value at the time of sale to HomeSide Funding. 36 Key economic assumptions used in measuring the fair value of retained interests at the date of securitization resulting from securitizations completed during the year were as follows: Year Ended September 30, 2001 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Weighted-average recovery period (in months) 12.10 Weighted-average discount rate (annual rate) 5.35% Weighted-average anticipated foreclosure related costs 2.83% Key economic assumptions used in measuring the fair value of HomeSide's retained interests at September 30, 2001 and the effect on the fair value of those retained interests from adverse changes in those assumptions are as follows: Dollars in thousands September 30, 2001 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fair value of retained interests $ 74,806 Weighted-average expected foreclosure related costs 1.73% Weighted-average discount rate (annual rate) 2.88% Impact of 10% adverse change $ (1,193) Impact of 20% adverse change $ (2,386) Weighted-average recovery period (in months) 10.13 Impact of 10% adverse change $ (968) Impact of 20% adverse change $ (2,014) The above sensitivities are hypothetical and should be used with caution. As the amounts indicate, changes in fair value based on variations in assumptions generally cannot be extrapolated because the relationship of the change in assumption to the change in fair value may not be linear. Also, in this table, the effect of a variation in a particular assumption on the fair value of the retained interest is calculated without changing any other assumption. In reality, changes in one factor may result in changes in another (for example, changes in average recovery period could result in changes in discount rates), which might magnify or counteract the sensitivities. The following table summarizes cash flows between HomeSide and securitization special purpose entity: Year Ended Dollars in thousands September 30, 2001 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Proceeds from new securitizations $397,133 Other cash flows received on retained interest $ 25,090 Actual credit losses were $6.21 million, $7.93 million and $1.08 million for years ended September 30, 2001, 2000 and 1999, respectively. 37 7. PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT Premises and equipment consist of the following (in thousands): September 30, 2001 September 30, 2000 ------------------------ ----------------------- Land $ 2,701 $ 3,451 Buildings and building improvements 6,638 9,969 Furniture and equipment 46,864 37,475 Software 54,367 41,761 Leasehold improvements 12,711 10,889 --------- --------- 123,281 103,545 Accumulated depreciation and amortization (41,470) (23,493) --------- --------- Ending balance $ 81,811 $ 80,052 ========= =========

On October 2, 2000, HomeSide sold its facility located in San Antonio, Texas. The sale included land, building, and building improvements with the sales price exceeding the property's carrying value. HomeSide subsequently entered into an operating lease agreement to lease back the property for a term of five years at a rate of $2.6 million per year. The transaction met the qualifications of a sale-leaseback, in accordance with SFAS No. 98 "Accounting for Leases", resulting in immediate recognition of gain in the amount of $4.5 million and a deferred gain of $7.3 million which will be amortized over the life of the lease. 8. RESERVE FOR ESTIMATED SERVICING LOSSES ON INVESTOR-OWNED LOANS An analysis of the reserve for estimated servicing losses on investor-owned loans is as follows (in thousands): For the Fiscal For the Fiscal Year Ended Year Ended September 30, 2001 September 30, 2000 ------------------------ ------------------------- Beginning balance $ 16,650 $ 16,650 Provision for servicing losses on investor-owned loans 4,427 8,721 Charge-offs (8,813) (10,038) Recoveries 1,036 1,317 -------- -------- Ending balance $ 13,300 $ 16,650 ======== ========

9. NOTES PAYABLE Notes payable consist of the following (in thousands): Weighted Average Interest Rate ------------------- ---------------------- Total Outstanding At Period End During the Period ----------------------- ------------------- ---------------------- Commercial Paper $ 400,000 3.53% 5.06% National Australia Bank Unsecured Facility 1,748,000 3.46% 5.22% ----------------------- Total, September 30, 2001 $2,148,000 3.47% 5.19% ======================= Commercial Paper 1,500,000 6.63% 6.16% National Australia Bank Unsecured Facility 1,735,400 6.70% 6.25% ----------------------- Total, September 30, 2000 $3,235,400 6.67% 6.21% =======================

HomeSide has an established commercial paper program, which is supported by an independent syndicate of banks under a credit facility. On October 16, 2000, HomeSide entered into a $1.5 billion back-up credit facility. This agreement replaced HomeSide's previous bank credit facility and was scheduled to terminate on October 15, 2001 (see Note 20). Borrowings under the credit facility bear interest at rates per annum, based on, at HomeSide's option, (i) the Eurodollar rate plus an applicable margin, (ii) the greater of the federal funds rate plus an applicable margin or the prime rate, (iii) in the case of swingline loans, the federal funds rate plus an applicable margin, or (iv) in the case of 38 competitive bid loans, the lowest competitive Eurodollar or fixed rate submitted by a bidding lender. The credit agreement contains covenants that impose limitations and restrictions on HomeSide, including requirements to maintain certain net worth and ratio requirements. The primary purpose of this credit facility is to provide liquidity back-up for HomeSide's commercial paper program. The outstanding commercial paper reduces available borrowings under the credit facility. At September 30, 2001, there were no amounts outstanding under the credit facility and HomeSide is in compliance with all requirements included in the credit agreement. On July 31, 2001, HomeSide entered into an agreement for an unsecured revolving credit facility with the National, which agreement replaced a previous unsecured revolving credit facility with the National initially established on June 23, 1998 and thereafter renewed on an annual basis. Under the new credit facility, HomeSide can borrow up to $2.42 billion through and including January 30, 2002, and up to $1.92 billion from January 31, 2002 through July 30, 2002, subject to limits imposed by regulatory authorities. Borrowings under the credit facility may be overnight or for periods of 7, 30, 60 or 90 days. For overnight borrowings, the interest rate is determined by the National at the time of the borrowing. For borrowings other than overnight, the interest rate is charged at the corresponding LIBOR rate of the maturity period. This facility is cross-defaulted to the Chase Facility. 10. LONG-TERM DEBT Long-term debt, including the fair value adjustments resulting from the merger with the National, consists of the following (in thousands): September 30, 2001 September 30, 2000 -------------------- -------------------- Medium-term notes $ 1,799,945 $ 1,735,281 Mortgage note payable 21,606 22,532 -------------------- -------------------- Total $ 1,821,551 $ 1,757,813 ==================== ==================== Medium-term notes As of September 30, 2001, the outstanding medium-term notes issued by HomeSide Lending under its shelf registration statement were as follows (in thousands): Issue Date Outstanding Balance Coupon Rate Maturity Date ---------- ------------------- ----------- ------------- June 30, 1997 $ 200,000 6.88% June 30, 2002 July 31, 1997 200,000 6.75% August 1, 2004 May 22, 1998 225,000 6.20% May 15, 2003 June 9, 2000 215,000 7.07% * June 10, 2002 June 9, 2000 200,000 6.89% * April 9, 2002 June 9, 2000 85,000 7.07% * June 10, 2002 August 1, 2000 75,000 6.97% * August 1, 2002 September 14, 2000 75,000 6.79% * September 16, 2002 September 14, 2000 60,000 6.94% * September 15, 2003 September 14, 2000 25,000 7.00% September 16, 2002 September 15, 2000 100,000 6.79% * September 16, 2002 September 15, 2000 50,000 6.86% * September 16, 2002 December 4, 2000 125,000 6.98% * December 4, 2002 December 4, 2000 75,000 6.98% * December 4, 2002 December 4, 2000 50,000 6.87% * December 4, 2002 --------------------------- Total $1,760,000 =========================== ---------- * Represents initial interest rate for floating rate note

As of September 30, 2001, the outstanding, fixed rate medium-term notes of $650.0 million had been effectively converted by interest rate swap agreements to floating-rate notes. During the year ended September 30, 2001, the value of the interest rate swap contracts increased by $40.1 million and offset the changes in the fair value of the medium-term notes due to hedged risk. The fair value of the interest rate swap contracts designated as fair value hedges of medium-term notes was $39.9 million at September 30, 2001. (See note 14.) The weighted average borrowing rates on medium-term borrowings issued for the years ended September 30, 2001 and September 30, 2000, including the effect of the interest rate swap agreements, were 5.69% and 6.60%, respectively. Net proceeds from the issuances were primarily used to reduce the amounts outstanding under the bank credit agreement and to fund acquisition of the servicing rights. 39 Mortgage note payable In connection with the acquisition of BancBoston Mortgage Corporation, HomeSide assumed a mortgage note payable that is due in 2017 and bears interest at a stated rate of 9.5%. HomeSide's main office building is pledged as collateral for the mortgage note payable. The balance of the mortgage payable at September 30, 2001, including the fair value adjustments resulting from the merger with the National, was $21.6 million. Parent Notes On September 30, 2000, HomeSide International, the Parent, had $130 million outstanding on a previous issue of 11.25% notes (the "Parent Notes") with a maturity date of May 15, 2003. The Parent Notes were redeemable at the option of HomeSide, in whole or in part, at any time on or after May 15, 2001, at certain fixed redemption prices. On May 16, 2001 the Parent redeemed the 11.25% notes at the redemption price set forth in the Notes. Principal payments due on long-term debt Principal payments due on long-term debt at September 30, 2001 are as follows (in thousands): Fiscal Year ----------- 2002 $ 1,025,363 2003 535,398 2004 200,437 2005 481 2006 528 Thereafter 10,100 Unamortized purchase accounting premium 9,299 Fair value of designated hedges of medium-term notes 39,945 --------------------- Total $ 1,821,551 ===================== 11. INCOME TAXES Amounts provided for income tax expense are based on income reported for financial statement purposes and do not necessarily represent amounts currently payable under tax laws. Deferred income taxes, which arise principally from temporary differences between the period in which certain income and expenses are recognized for financial accounting purposes and the period in which they affect taxable income, are included in the amounts provided for income taxes. The Company files a consolidated federal income tax return. All companies included in the consolidated federal income tax return are jointly and severally liable for any tax assessments based on such consolidated return. Components of the provision for income taxes were as follows (in thousands): For the Fiscal For the Fiscal For the Fiscal Year Ended September 30, Year Ended September 30, Year Ended September 30, 2001 2000 1999 -------------------------- -------------------------- ------------------------- Current: Federal $ (3,537) $ - $ - State - - - -------------------------- -------------------------- ------------------------- (3,537) - - Deferred Federal (286,888) 45,676 56,021 State (12,474) (3,866) 6,812 -------------------------- -------------------------- ------------------------- (299,362) 41,810 62,833 -------------------------- -------------------------- ------------------------- Total ($ 302,899) $ 41,810 $ 62,833 ========================== ========================== =========================

40 The following is a reconciliation of the statutory federal income tax rate to the effective income tax rate as reflected in the consolidated statements of income. For The Fiscal For The Fiscal For The Fiscal Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended September 30, 2001 September 30, 2000 September 30, 1999 ------------------------- ------------------------- ------------------------- Statutory federal income tax rate (35.0%) 35.0% 35.0% State income and franchise taxes, net of federal tax effect (1.5%) 1.5% 3.0% Goodwill 9.7% 11.2% 9.8% Valuation Allowance 12.5% - - Reduction in state accrual rate - (5.1%) - Other 0.2% - - ------------------------- ------------------------- ------------------------- Effective income tax rate (14.1%) 42.6% 47.8% ========================= ========================= =========================

The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are presented below (in thousands): September 30, 2001 September 30, 2000 -------------------------------------------- Deferred tax assets: Net operating loss carryforwards $ 181,221 $ 222,113 Alternative minimum tax credit carryforward 8,501 4,001 Goodwill write-off 4,647 - Valuation provision for mortgage servicing rights 933,104 - Purchase accounting adjustment 24,376 35,928 Other assets 612 22,272 -------------------------------------------- Total gross deferred tax assets before valuation allowance $ 1,152,461 $ 284,314 Valuation Allowance (267,400) - -------------------------------------------- Net deferred tax assets $ 885,061 $ 284,314 -------------------------------------------- Deferred tax liabilities: Loss reserves $ (2,002) $ ( 8,123) Mortgage servicing fees (561,164) (434,727) Hedge activities (298,871) (102,589) Other liabilities (34,334) (49,547) -------------------------------------------- Total deferred tax liabilities (896,371) (594,986) -------------------------------------------- Net deferred tax asset/(liability) $ (11,310) $ (310,672) ============================================

In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which these temporary differences become deductible. Management considers the scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income and tax planning strategies in making this assessment. Accordingly, a valuation allowance of $267,400 has been established for the year ended September 30, 2001. The Company has consolidated tax net operating loss carryforwards at September 30, 2001. These carryforwards expire in the years 2012 to 2020. 12. LEASE COMMITMENTS HomeSide leases office facilities and equipment under non-cancelable leases that include renewal options and escalation clauses, which extend into 2010. Rental expense for leases of office facilities and equipment was $12.3 million, $9.8 million and $8.8 million for the years ended September 30, 2001, 2000 and 1999, 41 respectively. HomeSide's minimum future lease commitments are as follows (in thousands): Fiscal Year 2002 $ 9,921 2003 9,816 2004 8,341 2005 7,561 2006 4,883 Thereafter 13,933 -------------- Total $ 54,455 ============== 13. DISCLOSURES ABOUT FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS Fair value estimates are made as of a specific point in time based on the characteristics of the financial instruments and the relevant market information. Where available, quoted market prices are used. In other cases, fair values are based on estimates using other valuation techniques, such as discounting estimated future cash flows using a rate commensurate with the risks involved or other acceptable methods. These techniques involve uncertainties and are significantly affected by the assumptions used and the judgments made regarding risk characteristics of various financial instruments, prepayments, discount rates, estimates of future cash flows, future anticipated loss experience and other factors. Changes in assumptions could significantly affect these estimates. Independent market data may not be available to validate those fair value estimates that are based on internal valuation techniques. Moreover, such fair value estimates may not be indicative of the amounts that could be realized in an immediate sale of the instrument. Also because of differences in methodologies and assumptions used to estimate fair value, the Company's fair values should not be compared to those of other companies. Fair value estimates are based on existing financial instruments without attempting to estimate the value of anticipated future business and the value of assets and liabilities that are not considered financial instruments. Accordingly, the aggregate fair value amounts presented do not represent the underlying value of the Company. For certain assets and liabilities, the information required is supplemented with additional information relevant to an understanding of the fair value. The methods and assumptions used to estimate the fair values of each class of financial instruments are as follows: Cash and cash equivalents The carrying amount reported in the balance sheet approximates fair value. Mortgage loans held for sale Fair values are based on the estimated value at which the loans could be sold in the secondary market. These loans are priced to be sold with servicing rights retained, as this is the Company's normal business practice. The carrying amount reported in the balance sheet approximates fair value. Accounts receivable With the exception of the residual interest retained in HomeSide Funding, accounts receivable carrying amount approximates fair value due to the relatively current aging of the receivable balances. The difference between the carrying value and the fair value of the Company's retained residual interest in HomeSide Funding is $13.3 million at September 30, 2001. Early pool buyout advances Carrying amounts are considered to approximate fair value. Risk management contracts The fair value of options on mortgage-backed securities and exchange traded futures and options on Treasury and Eurodollar contracts are determined based on market quotes. Interest rate swaps, swaptions and caps are determined based on discounted valuation models and are periodically validated against dealer quotes. For fiscal year ended September 30, 2001, carrying value approximates fair value and is included in risk management instruments at fair value, net. The carrying amount relating to these contracts is included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities as of September 30, 2000. 42 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities and notes payable The carrying amount of the accounts payable and accrued liabilities and notes payable reported in the balance sheet approximates its fair value due to the short-term nature of the borrowings under the credit agreements. Long-term debt Fair value of long-term debt is estimated by discounting estimated future cash flows using a rate consistent with the Company's current borrowing rate as adjusted for the effects of certain prepayment penalties. Commitments to originate mortgage loans Fair value is estimated using quoted market prices for securities backed by similar loans adjusted for differences in loan characteristics. Forward contracts to sell mortgages Forward contracts to sell mortgages, which represent legally binding agreements to sell loans to permanent investors at a specified price or yield, are valued using market prices for securities backed by similar loans and are reflected in the fair values of the risk management instruments at fair value, net. Options on mortgage-backed securities, Eurodollar futures and U.S. Treasury bond and note futures The fair values of options are estimated based on actual market quotes. Interest rate swaps The fair values of interest rate swaps are based on discounted cash flow valuation models and are periodically validated against dealer quotes. Fair Value The fair values of the Company's financial instruments are as follows (in thousands): September 30, 2001 September 30, 2000 ---------------------------------- ---------------------------------- Carrying Amount Fair Value Carrying Amount Fair Value ----------------- ---------------- ----------------- ---------------- ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents $ 703,439 $ 703,439 $ 110,737 $ 110,737 Mortgage loans held for sale 1,845,766 1,845,766 1,441,216 1,449,449 Accounts receivable 488,918 502,218 324,028 324,028 Risk management instruments at fair value, net 437,758 437,758 - - Early pool buyout advances 55,595 55,595 141,255 141,255 LIABILITIES Notes payable 2,148,000 2,148,000 3,235,400 3,235,400 Long-term debt 1,821,551 1,798,162 1,757,813 1,757,960 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 1,019,838 1,019,838 536,586 536,586 Risk management contracts for Mortgage servicing rights -- -- 44,568 44,568 Risk management contracts for 207 207 early pool buyout advances -- -- OFF-BALANCE SHEET(1) Commitments to originate mortgage loans -- -- -- 6,974 Mandatory forward contracts to sell mortgages -- -- -- (15,324) Options on mortgage-backed securities -- -- 832 104 Options on U.S treasury bond futures -- -- 36 30 Interest rate swaps on debt instruments -- -- -- (147) ---------- (1) Parenthesis denote a liability

43 Fair value estimates are made as of a specific point in time, based on relevant market data and information about the financial instrument. These estimates do not reflect any premium or discount that could result from offering for sale the Company's entire holding of a particular financial instrument. Because no active market exists for some portion of the Company's financial instruments, fair value estimates are based on judgments regarding future expected loss experience, current economic conditions, current interest rates and prepayment trends, risk characteristics of various financial instruments and other factors. These estimates are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment and, therefore, cannot be determined with precision. Changes in any of these assumptions used in calculating fair value would also significantly affect the estimates. Further, the fair value estimates were calculated as of September 30, 2001 and 2000. Subsequent changes in market interest rates and prepayment assumptions could significantly change the fair value. 14. RISK MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS Risk management The Company has developed risk management programs and processes designed to manage market risk associated with the Company's business activities. As more fully described herein, interest rate risk is a predominant risk that further influences a number of other business risks such as pricing risk, prepayment risk, valuation risk, balance sheet management and funding risk. As part of its risk management programs, the Company utilizes a number of derivative instruments to manage these risks. In June of 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities" (SFAS 133). SFAS 133, as amended standardizes the accounting for derivative instruments and hedging activities and requires that all derivative instruments be recognized as assets and liabilities at fair value. If certain conditions are met, "hedge accounting" may be applied and the derivative instruments may be specifically designated as: (a) a hedge of the exposure to changes in the fair value of a recognized asset or liability or an unrecognized firm commitment ("fair value hedge"), (b) a hedge of the exposure to variability of cash flows of a recognized asset, liability or forecasted transaction ("cash flow hedge") or (c) a hedge of certain foreign currency exposures. In the case of a qualifying fair value hedge, changes in the value of the derivative instruments that have been highly effective are recognized in current earnings along with the change in value of the designated hedge item. In the case of a qualifying cash flow hedge, changes in the value of the derivative instruments that have been highly effective are recognized in other comprehensive income ("OCI"), until such time that earnings are affected by the cash flows of the underlying hedged item. In either a fair value hedge or a cash flow hedge, net earnings are impacted to the extent the changes in the value of the derivative instruments do not perfectly offset the changes in the value of the hedge items (so called "ineffectiveness"). Derivative instruments that are non-designated or do not meet the relevant hedge accounting criteria are accounted for at fair value with gains and losses recorded to current earnings. The Company is not a party to any foreign currency hedge relationships. Effective with its first fiscal quarter beginning October 1, 2000, the Company adopted SFAS 133 as required. Accordingly, all derivative instruments are recognized on balance sheet at fair value and are either designated as fair value hedges, cash flow hedges, or are non-designated pursuant to the Company's risk management policies. At October 1, 2000, the Company recognized a cumulative-effect transition adjustment of $1.4 million to increase pre-tax income for the effect of the change in accounting principle. Additionally, the Company recognized a pre-tax cumulative-effect transition adjustment to reduce OCI by $14.4 million. The transition adjustments are more fully explained in the following sections along with the risk management activities and hedge accounting results for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2001. The impact of the accounting for risk management activities pursuant to SFAS 133 is expected to create a level of ongoing volatility in reported financial results. Risk Management of Loan Production Activities Loan production activities include the origination or acquisition of mortgage loans, the warehousing of those loans in inventory and the resale of those loans to investors in the secondary mortgage market. The Company maintains a risk management program to protect and manage interest rate risk and pricing risk associated with its mortgage committed pipeline and mortgage inventory. The Company does not presently originate or acquire loans for investment (portfolio) purposes. Risk Management of Mortgage Pipeline The Company's mortgage committed pipeline includes interest rate lock commitments ("IRLCs" or "commitments") that have been extended to borrowers who have applied for loan funding and meet certain defined credit and underwriting criteria. All of the Company's IRLCs will be classified as held for sale upon funding of the underlying loan. Effective with the adoption of SFAS 133, the Company classifies and accounts for IRLCs as non-designated derivative instruments. Accordingly, IRLCs are recorded at fair value with changes in value recorded to current earnings. Risk management derivative contracts used to economically hedge the IRLCs are also classified and accounted for as 44 non-designated derivatives. In summary, since a derivative instrument cannot hedge another derivative instrument (for accounting purposes) the pipeline is effectively accounted for as a mark-to-market book of business. The fair value of the Company's IRLCs generally approximate zero at inception (the lock-in date) since the Company's practice is to extend loan commitments at market rates of interest and to exclude from its fair value calculation the normal profit margin associated with the future loan sale transaction. The future loan execution involves the sale of the loan and, typically, the retention of the servicing rights. IRLCs have value characteristics that are somewhat analogous to certain option contracts in that the commitments tend to: (i) decrease in value at an accelerating rate as interest rates increase and the probability of the borrower's loan closing increases, and (ii) increase in value at a decelerating rate as interest rates decline and the probability of the borrower's loan closing decreases. The Company manages the interest rate and pricing risks associated with its IRLCs by using mortgage forward delivery contracts, options on mortgage-backed securities and certain treasury instruments. The Company's risk management program employs the use of financial modeling to maintain a high degree of economic correlation between the changes in values of the IRLCs and the related non-designated derivatives. However, due to imprecision in projecting the timing and rate of loan closings (which are influenced by borrower behavior), some level of economic ineffectiveness can be expected. Following is a summary of the net gains/(losses) recognized on non-designated risk management derivatives related to the pipeline at September 30, 2001 (in thousands): For the year ended September 30, 2001 ------------------------ Gains on IRLCs recognized to income $ 63,613 (Losses) on mortgage forward delivery contracts (49,007) (Losses) on options contracts (8,709) ------------------------ Total losses recognized to income (57,716) Net gains recognized on non-designated derivatives $ 5,897 ======================== Gains/(losses) on interest rate lock commitments represent the change in value of the commitments from the rate-lock inception date to the loan funding date (for those commitments that are funded), or to the current reporting date for those IRLCs that are open at September 30, 2001. The basis of the IRLCs at the loan funding date, representing cumulative gains or losses on the IRLCs, is included as a component of the initial cost basis of the loans. Approximately $13.2 million of the net gains recognized on IRLCs (reported for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2001, above) were applied to the initial basis of the underlying loans funded. The balance of the gains totaling $23.3 million are recognized as open derivative contracts at September 30, 2001 and are recorded at fair value in the consolidated balance sheets. Risk Management of Mortgage Inventory The Company's mortgage inventory includes closed loans that are held for resale pending completion of normal post-closing review, collateral document preparation and other pooling requirements necessary to consummate the sale and/or securitization. Based on the status of such, as well as historical delivery patterns and investor settlement dates, the Company is able to forecast the amount and timing of loan sales. Approximately $1.681 billion of the Company's loans at September 30, 2001 are conforming loans which have been underwritten pursuant to the requirements of the secondary marketing agencies (FNMA, FHLMC or GNMA as appropriate). The Company's risk management program involves the use of mortgage forward delivery contracts to hedge 100% of its agency-eligible conforming loans as forecasted loan sales. At September 30, 2001, $1.681 billion of mortgage forward delivery contracts were designated as cash flow hedges. At the inception of the hedge, the Company formally documents the relationship between the forward delivery contracts and the forecasted loan sales as well as its risk management objective and strategy for undertaking the hedge transactions. The dollar amount of the forward delivery contracts along with the underlying rate and terms of the contracts are equivalent to the forecasted loan sales that are probable of occurring. Hence, the forward delivery contracts effectively fix the forward sales price and thereby substantially eliminate interest rate and pricing risk to the Company. Mortgage loans held for sale at September 30, 2001 include non-conforming loans aggregating $164.7 million, which will be sold to non-agency, private investors. During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2001, gains of $0.4 million on non-designated mortgage forward delivery contracts maintained as economic hedges of non-conforming loans were recorded to earnings and included as a component of net mortgage origination revenue in the consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income. 45 The fair value of risk management hedging relationships at September 30, 2001 is as follows (in thousands): Mortgage Pipeline: IRLCs at period end $23,253 Non-designated mortgage forward delivery contracts (30,406) Options on mortgage-backed securities (3,655) --------------------- Total fair value of pipeline derivatives (10,808) Mortgage Inventory: Designated mortgage forward delivery contracts 13,270 Non-designated mortgage forward delivery contracts (1,038) --------------------- Total fair value of derivatives related to inventory 12,232 Net asset recorded for fair value derivatives $ 1,424 ===================== At September 30, 2001, the carrying value of mortgages held for sale approximated fair value of $1.846 billion. Cumulative gains related to the hedge instruments in the amount of $13.3 million were recorded in OCI at September 30, 2001 and will be reclassified to earnings during the next 90 days, concurrent with the recognition in earnings of the changes in cash flows of the forecasted loan sales. Transition Adjustments and Current Period Activity in OCI As discussed above, the cumulative effect of the adoption of SFAS 133 was to increase pre-tax net income by $1.4 million. This amount relates solely to the mortgage pipeline at October 1, 2000 and represents the net effect of the adjustments necessary to record IRLCs and the related non-designated derivatives at fair value. The pre-tax cumulative-effect transition adjustment to reduce OCI by $14.4 million relates solely to the hedging activities of the mortgage inventory at October 1, 2000. Specifically, this amount represents the cumulative losses (to September 30, 2000) of mortgage forward delivery contracts that were off-balance sheet prior to the adoption of SFAS 133. Such cumulative losses did not exceed cumulative unrealized gains in the designated mortgage inventory at October 1, 2000. Pursuant to the requirements of SFAS 133, cumulative losses in OCI of $14.4 million were reclassified to earnings during the twelve-month period ended September 30, 2001, concurrent with the recognition of the gains (or favorable variability in cash flows) of the related forecasted loan sales that were settled. Gains and losses on such hedge relationships related to settled transactions are included as a component of net mortgage origination revenue in the accompanying consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income. Activity in OCI related to cash flow hedges of forecasted loan sales is summarized as follows for the year ended September 30, 2001 (in thousands): Tax Before-tax (expense) Net-of-tax Amount or benefit amount ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- Balance at September 30, 2000 $ - $ - $ - Cumulative effect of a change in accounting for hedging activities (14,383) 5,250 (9,133) Net losses on current period cash flow hedges (14,607) (2,789) (17,396) Reclassification of losses to net income (15,719) (5,516) 10,203 -------- -------- -------- Balance at September 30, 2001 $(13,271) $ (3,055) $(16,326) ======== ======== ========

Risk Management of Mortgage Servicing Rights HomeSide utilizes a number of risk management derivative instruments to manage the interest rate risk associated with its mortgage servicing rights. Such instruments include interest rate swaps, swaptions and caps, mortgage forward delivery contracts, options on mortgage-backed securities, and options and futures on exchange traded Treasury and Eurodollar contracts. Given the unique value determinants of mortgage servicing rights, management uses a combination of derivative instruments to construct a hedge portfolio that is intended to provide effective protection of the value of the Company's mortgage servicing rights from interest rate risk. 46 During the year ended September 30, 2001, the Company did not qualify for hedge accounting pursuant to the requirements of SFAS 133 for mortgage servicing rights. As a result, for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2001 the Company recognized a net gain of $872.9 million to current earnings related to the change in fair value of its derivative instruments with no corresponding hedge offset relative to the change in the fair value of the mortgage servicing rights asset. The Company recorded a valuation provision of $2.56 billion related to an impairment valuation of mortgage servicing rights for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2001. Additionally, the fair value of the Company's derivative instruments used in the risk management of mortgage servicing rights is $421.2 million at September 30, 2001. Credit Risk The fair value of HomeSide's risk management contracts on Treasury options, mortgage pass-throughs, options on mortgage pass-throughs, Eurodollar futures, and options on Eurodollar futures is based on quoted market prices of the underlying instruments at September 30, 2001 and 2000. The notional amounts represent the par value of the underlying U.S. Treasury bonds or notes and mortgages, as applicable. However, the notional amounts are not recognized in the balance sheet and should not be considered as a measure of credit risk or future cash requirements. The fair value of HomeSide's risk management contracts in interest rate swaps, interest rate caps/floors and options on interest rate swaps (swaptions) is based on discounted cash flow valuation models and is periodically validated against dealer quotes. The notional amounts represent only the balances upon which future interest payments are based. Therefore, the notional amounts are not recognized in the balance sheet and should not be considered as a measure of credit risk or future cash requirements. The amount of the risk management contracts maintained depends on a number of factors including the size of the mortgage servicing portfolio, projected convexity of the mortgage servicing rights, interest rates, and interest rate volatility. HomeSide is subject to market risk to the extent that interest rates fluctuate; however, the purpose of the risk management contracts is to hedge the value of the mortgage servicing rights portfolio. HomeSide's risk management financial instruments profile is designed to correlate with movements in the value of the mortgage servicing rights. Cash requirements for HomeSide's swaps and swaption contracts are based on interest rate movements over time, with cash receipts based on a predetermined fixed rate and cash payments based on a floating rate. Cash requirements for option contracts are limited to premiums paid. Cash requirements for futures contracts, when held, are based on satisfying margin requirements with clearing brokers and are managed based on limits approved by HomeSide's risk management committee. The risk associated with these instruments is the exposure to current and expected market movements in interest rates and the ability of the counterparties to meet the terms of the contracts. The options, futures, mortgage pass-throughs and swaption contracts generally require future performance on the part of the counterparty upon exercise of the option contract by HomeSide. The swap contracts require regular cash payments between HomeSide and the counterparties for the term of the contract. HomeSide is exposed to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the counterparties to the various instruments. HomeSide controls credit and market risk associated with interest rate products by establishing and monitoring limits with counterparties as to the types and degree of risks that may be undertaken. HomeSide's exposure to credit risk in the event of default by the counterparties for the risk management option contracts on mortgage servicing rights was $187.0 million at September 30, 2001 and $31.5 million at September 30, 2000. The amount of credit risk associated with risk management interest rate swaps, interest rate caps/floors, and interest rate swaptions related to mortgage servicing rights if all counterparties failed completely was approximately $921.3 million and $118.1 million at September 30, 2001 and 2000, respectively. Such amounts at September 30, 2001 are before consideration of amounts held by HomeSide as collateral, which totaled $662.3 million. As discussed in Note 3, HomeSide purchases financial instruments and enters into financial agreements with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of business through the origination and selling of mortgage loans and as part of its risk management programs. These instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk. Credit risk is the possibility that a loss may occur if a counterparty to a transaction fails to perform according to the terms of the contract. Interest rate risk is the possibility that a change in interest rates will cause the value of a financial instrument to decrease or become more costly to settle. HomeSide regularly enters into commitments to originate and purchase mortgage loans at a future date subject to compliance with stated conditions. Commitments to originate mortgage loans have off-balance sheet risk to the extent HomeSide does not have matching commitments to sell loans, which exposes HomeSide to lower of cost or market valuation adjustments in a rising interest rate environment. Additionally, the extension of a commitment, which is subject to HomeSide's credit review and approval policies, gives rise to credit exposure when certain borrowing conditions are met and the loan is made. Until such time, it represents only potential exposure. The obligation to lend may be voided if the customer's financial condition deteriorates or if the customer fails to meet certain conditions. Commitments to originate mortgage loans do not necessarily reflect future cash requirements since some of the commitments will not be drawn 47 upon before expiration. Commitments to originate mortgage loans totaled $3.5 billion and $1.7 billion at September 30, 2001 and 2000, respectively. HomeSide's exposure to credit risk in the event of default by the counterparty for mandatory forward commitments to sell mortgage loans and related options is the difference between the contract price and the current market price, offset by any available margins retained by HomeSide or an independent clearing agent, which approximated $0 at September 30, 2001and 2000. HomeSide periodically utilizes risk management financial instruments to manage interest rate risk related to the value of its early pool buyout advances. At September 30, 2001, there were no positions outstanding related to hedging the early pool buyout advances, and therefore, no credit risk associated with these instruments. The amount of credit risk as of September 30, 2001 and September 30, 2000, if all counterparties failed completely and if the margins, if any, retained by HomeSide or an independent clearing agent were to become unavailable, was approximately $284.4 million and $149.6 million, respectively, for all risk management instruments related to mortgage servicing rights, early pool buyout advances and the origination and selling of mortgage loans. The amounts of credit risk associated with interest rate swaps related to debt instruments at September 30, 2001 and September 30, 2000 were approximately $39.9 million and $1.7 million, respectively. The following is a summary of HomeSide 's notional amounts and fair values of interest rate products (in thousands): September 30, 2001 September 30, 2000 ----------------------------------------------------------------- Notional Notional Amount Fair Value (1) Amount Fair Value (1) ----------------------------------------------------------------- Purchased commitments to sell mortgage loans: Mandatory forward contracts $ 3,432,251 $ (42,578) $ 2,468,602 $ (15,324) Options on mortgage-backed securities 1,800,000 (11,753) 507,000 104 Options on U.S. treasury bond futures -- -- 30,000 30 Purchased commitments to buy mortgage loans: Mandatory forward contracts 95,145 (60) -- -- Risk management contracts on mortgage servicing rights: Options on U.S. treasury bond futures 2,840,000 709 -- -- Options on mortgage pass-throughs -- -- 1,200,000 739 Over the counter options on U.S. treasury bond/notes -- -- 900,000 (189) Mortgage pass-throughs and total return swaps 15,057,518 116,865 4,435,000 27,707 Interest rate swaps and interest rate swaps with caps 52,549,000 222,413 18,675,000 (206,150) Interest rate swaptions 30,827,500 80,510 22,347,500 133,325 Risk management contracts on early pool buyout advances: Options on eurodollar futures -- -- 175,000 (207) Interest rate swaps on debt instruments 650,000 39,945 750,000 (147) ---------- (1) Parentheses denote liability. Fair value represents the amount at which a given instrument could be exchanged in an arms length transaction with a third party as of the balance sheet date. See also Note 13 regarding fair value disclosures of financial instruments.

Mortgage loans sold with recourse HomeSide sells mortgage loans with recourse to various investors and retains the servicing rights and responsibility for credit losses on these loans. The total outstanding balance of loans sold with recourse does not necessarily represent future cash outflows. The total outstanding principal balance of loans sold with recourse was $28.5 million and $25.5 million at September 30, 2001 and 2000, respectively. 48 Servicing commitment to investors HomeSide is required to submit to certain investors, primarily Ginnie Mae, guaranteed principal and interest payments from the underlying mortgage loans regardless of actual collections. Purchase mortgage servicing rights commitments HomeSide routinely enters into commitments to purchase mortgage servicing rights associated with mortgages originated by third parties, subject to compliance with stated conditions. These commitments to purchase mortgage servicing rights correspond to mortgage loans having an aggregate loan principal balance of approximately $7.3 billion and $2.7 billion at September 30, 2001 and 2000, respectively. Geographical concentration of credit risk HomeSide is engaged in business nationwide and has no material concentration of credit risk in any geographic region. 15. STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY On May 16, 2001, the Company paid dividends to the Parent in the amount of $130 million for the redemption of the 11.25% notes (the "Parent Notes") and $7.4 million for the prepayment penalty in relation to this redemption. (See note 10.) Additionally, on April 2, 2001 and October 23, 2000 the Company paid dividends to the Parent in the amounts of $31.3 million and $31.3 million, respectively. On September 30, 2001 the Company paid dividends to the Parent in the amount of $0.8 million. On July 24, 2001, National Australia Bank Limited, the ultimate parent of HomeSide, by and through various intermediate holding companies, entered into a stock subscription agreement with HomeSide in the amount of $150.0 million for the issuance of additional shares of HomeSide common stock. On September 7, 2001, the National, by and through various intermediate holding companies, announced its intention to enter into a stock subscription with HomeSide in the amount of $1.818 billion for the issuance of additional shares of HomeSide common stock. HomeSide received the entire amount of this capital infusion during the month of September 2001. 16. CONTINGENCIES HomeSide, along with its subsidiaries, is a defendant in a number of legal proceedings arising in the normal course of business. HomeSide, in management's estimation, has recorded adequate reserves in the financial statements for pending litigation. Management, after reviewing all actions and proceedings pending against or involving HomeSide, considers that the aggregate liabilities or loss, if any, resulting from the final outcome of these proceedings will not have a material effect on the financial position, results of operations or liquidity of HomeSide. 17. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS HomeSide offers a 401(k) defined contribution benefit plan in which employees may contribute a portion of their compensation. Substantially all employees are eligible for participation in the plan. The Company matches 100% of amounts contributed up to 4% of an employee's compensation. Further, the Company may contribute additional amounts at its discretion. Total expense related to the benefit plan was approximately $6.5 million, $5.5 million and $5.2 million for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2001, September 30, 2000 and September 30, 1999, respectively. The Company offers a noncontributory deferred compensation plan to senior executives, at a nominal administrative cost to the Company. During the year ended September 30, 2001, the Company fully funded the plan. Plan assets totaled $16.9 million and $0 and plan liabilities totaled $16.9 million and $5.5 million at September 30, 2001 and 2000, respectively. In April 2001, one of the participants elected to irrevocably waive rights to receive benefits in the Executive Deferred Compensation Plan in lieu of an endorsement split-dollar policy. Under the terms of the endorsement split-dollar arrangement, the employer owns the life insurance policy and endorses the death benefit interest to the individual. The Company agreed to pay all of the premiums and is entitled to the cash surrender value of the policy. For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2001, the cash surrender value of the policy is $0.35 million. The Company retained a liability of $2.9 million for the net present value of the future cash payments to be made by the Company on the participant's split-dollar contract. On October 1, 2001, HomeSide Lending, Inc. (the "Plan Sponsor") and National Australia Bank Limited adopted the 2001 Long-Term Incentive Plan (the "2001 LTIP") to encourage and retain certain key employees to achieve certain performance targets. The 2001 LTIP benefits executives who have been determined to be a member of a select group of management or highly compensated employees ("Participants") within the meaning of ERISA Section 301(a)(3). Participants were selected by a committee consisting of the Executive General Manager of People and Culture of National Australia Bank Limited, the Chief Executive Officer of the Plan Sponsor and the Managing Director of National Australia Bank Limited ("Plan Committee"). The maximum aggregate amount of awards under the 2001 LTIP is $10.0 million ("Pool"). All payments provided under the 2001 LTIP 49 will be paid by the Plan Sponsor. The plan period is the period beginning on April 1, 2001 and ending on March 31, 2003 (the "Plan Period"). The 2001 LTIP provides for awards to Participants based on minimum required net income performance targets for each six months during the Plan Period specified in the 2001 LTIP. Payment of a Participant's individual allocation of the total amount available for payment under the 2001 LTIP upon satisfaction of the performance targets ("Awards") will ordinarily be made on or before May 15, 2003. The 2001 LTIP provides that in the event the Parent is subject of a successful takeover or if Plan Sponsor is sold (a sale by the Parent to another party, unrelated to Parent, of a portion or the whole of the Plan Sponsor), the Pool will be fully earned and will be vested upon the completion of the sale. Unless otherwise required by a Participant's individual employment agreement, payment of Awards shall be made upon the 90th day after the completion of a successful takeover of Parent or sale of the Plan Sponsor to those Participants who are still employed by the Plan Sponsor on such date and to qualified Participants. The consummation of those transactions contemplated by the Asset Purchase and Liability Assumption Agreement between HomeSide and WaMu will result in a full vesting of the $10.0 million total award pool and payment of awards 90 days thereafter. 18. QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (Unaudited) (in thousands) For the Three For the Three For the Three For the Three Months Ended Months Ended Months Ended Months Ended September 30, 2001 June 30, 2001* March 31, 2001* December 31, 2000* ------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------ (Expense) Revenue $ (737,927) $ (329,497) $ (25,067) $ (159,797) Expenses 656,634 82,857 74,367 77,737 (Benefit) for income taxes (38,726) (147,393) (33,173) (83,607) Change in accounting principle, net - - - 883 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Net (loss) income $(1,355,835) $ (264,961) $ (66,261) $ (153,044) =========== =========== =========== =========== (in thousands) For the Three For the Three For the Three For the Three Months Ended Months Ended Months Ended Months Ended September 30, 2000 June 30, 2000 March 31, 2000 December 31, 1999 ------------------ ------------- -------------- ----------------- Revenue $ 88,553 $ 84,854 $ 95,633 $ 94,556 Expenses 70,813 66,737 59,053 68,858 Provision for income taxes 9,672 9,811 16,549 5,778 -------------------------- -------------------- ---------------------- ---------------------- Net income $ 8,068 $ 8,306 $ 20,031 $ 19,920 ========================== ==================== ====================== ======================

(in thousands) For the Three For the Three For the Three For the Three Months Ended Months Ended Months Ended Months Ended September 30, 1999 June 30, 1999 March 31, 1999 December 31, 1998 ------------------ ------------- -------------- ----------------- Revenue $ 99,256 $106,329 $107,629 $106,852 Expenses 64,147 74,572 74,058 75,911 Provision for income taxes 15,606 15,260 16,504 15,463 -------- -------- -------- -------- Net income $ 19,503 $ 16,497 $ 17,067 $ 15,478 ======== ======== ======== ======== ---------- * as restated

19. OTHER RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS On July 31, 2001, HomeSide entered into an agreement for an unsecured revolving credit facility with the National, which agreement replaced a previous unsecured revolving credit facility with the National, initially established on June 23, 1998 and thereafter renewed on an annual basis. Under the amended credit facility, HomeSide can borrow up to $2.42 billion through and including January 30, 2002, and up to $1.92 billion from January 31, 2002 through July 30, 2002, subject to limits imposed by regulatory authorities. Borrowings under the credit facility may be overnight or for periods of 7, 30, 60 or 90 days. For overnight borrowings, the interest rate is determined by the National at the time of the 50 borrowing. For borrowings other than overnight, the interest rate is charged at the corresponding LIBOR rate of the maturity period. HomeSide earned management fees charged to affiliate companies of approximately $0.7 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2001, $2.5 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2000 and $0.5 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 1999. 20. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (unaudited) On October 1, 2001, HomeSide adopted a Long Term Incentive Plan for the benefit of key executive employees. See "Item 11 - Executive Compensation." HomeSide has a commercial paper program supported by an independent syndicate of banks under a $1.5 billion back-up credit facility which was established October 16, 2000 and was scheduled to terminate on October 15, 2001. On October 1, 2001, the termination date for this credit facility was extended to December 20, 2001. This credit facility was terminated on December 18, 2001, when HomeSide entered into a new back-up credit facility for $920 million led by JP Morgan Chase Bank (the "Chase Facility"). Upon consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Asset Purchase and Liability Assumption Agreement with WaMu, it is anticipated that this credit facility will be terminated. On December 11, 2001, the National announced the sale of HomeSide's operating platform and certain of its operating assets to WaMu. WaMu will acquire all of HomeSide's servicing technology and other corporate assets including wholesale, correspondent and consumer direct production channels and servicing sites in Jacksonville, Florida and San Antonio, Texas. Under the terms of the Asset Purchase and Liability Assumption Agreement with WaMu, WaMu will acquire US$1.9 billion in assets, primarily consisting of HomeSide's US$1.8 billion warehouse and pipeline mortgage loans. The National will retain the MSR and related financial hedges at the date of completion. Following the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Asset Purchase and Liability Assumption Agreement with WaMu, HomeSide's servicing portfolio will be subserviced by WaMu. It is anticipated that the transaction will close in the first calendar quarter of 2002, subject to customary closing conditions. PART III ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT -------------------------------------------------- MANAGEMENT The following table sets forth the name, age and position with the Company of each person who is an executive officer ("Executive") or director of the Company: Name Age Position ---- --- -------- Joseph J. Whiteside ........... 60 Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer , Director Gary W. Fiedler................ 57 President and Chief Operating Officer Gordon J. Lefevre.............. 41 Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Susan E. Lester................ 45 Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Robert J. Jacobs............... 49 Executive Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel, Director William Glasgow, Jr............ 52 Executive Vice President - Servicing Mark F. Johnson................ 47 Executive Vice President - Production

The directors and officers of the Company are elected each year by vote of the shareholder and directors, respectively. Each of the officers and directors shall serve until their successors are elected and qualified or until their earlier resignation or removal. It is expected that corporate officers of the Company will be appointed annually by its Board of Directors. Joseph J. Whiteside has served as Chairman of the Board and a Director of HomeSide Lending since August 2001. Mr. Whiteside has over 30 years of financial management experience, primarily in banking and mortgage lending. Mr. Whiteside began his banking career in 1966 at Mellon Bank in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Beginning in 1982, he served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at four publicly owned bank holding companies. During that time, Whiteside served one year as President and Chief Executive Officer of Banc New England Mortgage Company. Since 1996, Whiteside has served as a special advisor to the National Australia Bank Limited and HomeSide Lending, Inc. Mr. Whiteside became the Chairman of the Board of HomeSide in May 2001 and was named Chief 51 Executive Officer in September 2001. Mr. Whiteside has served as the director for the Job for Youths program, the Civic Light Opera, the Financial Executive Institute and as a trustee at Seton Hill College. Gary W. Fiedler joined HomeSide in September 2001 as President and Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Fielder has over 30 years in the financial service industry. Mr. Fiedler began his career in 1969 at Mellon Bank in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Mr. Fiedler opened Mellon's first loan production office in Los Angeles and served as its London-based Vice President. In 1980, Mr. Fiedler became the Vice President and Manager of Wells Fargo Bank's London branch. From 1982 through 1987, Mr. Fiedler held various executive level positions at First Interstate Bancorp, culminating in his tenure as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of First Interstate Bank of Nevada. In 1987, Mr. Fiedler served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Hogan Systems, Inc., a Dallas-based supplier of technology services to banks. In 1990, Mr. Fiedler joined Equimark Corporation, located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Since 1993, Mr. Fiedler has completed various business turnaround assignments at several private companies. Also, during this time, Mr. Fiedler held the position of Executive Vice President of PNC Bank. Gordon J. Lefevre joined HomeSide in September 2001 serving as Chief Financial Officer until November 14, 2001. Mr. Lefevre has over 18 years of international financial experience. He began his career in 1983 at Deloitte, Haskins and Sells. In 1987, he joined First National Bank of South Africa, where he was a Senior Manager. In 1990, he moved to Melbourne, Australia as a Senior Manager at KPMG. Mr. Lefevre joined the National Australia Bank, Melbourne, Australia, in 1995 as a senior member of the Bank's acquisition team. In 2000, he relocated to Glasgow, Scotland and served as General Manager, Finance and Strategy for National Australia Group Europe Limited. Susan E. Lester joined HomeSide in October 2001. She became Chief Financial Officer on November 14, 2001. Ms. Lester has over 24 years of financial experience. She began her career in 1977 with Ernst & Young in Chicago and later in Minneapolis. In 1988, she joined First Bank System, Inc., the predecessor to U.S. Bancorp, where she served as Senior Vice President and Controller. In 1994, she relocated to Hartford, Connecticut where she was the Chief Financial Officer of Shawmut National Corporation. In 1995, she returned to U.S. Bancorp where she served as Chief Financial Officer until 2000. Robert J. Jacobs has served as Executive Vice President and Secretary of HomeSide since February 2, 1996. Mr. Jacobs has served as a Director of HomeSide since March 14, 1996. Mr. Jacobs has also served as Secretary of the Parent since March 14, 1996 and as Vice president of the Parent since April 10, 1996. From 1987 to 1996, Mr. Jacobs served as a Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer of Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation and served as General Counsel for Citicorp Savings of Florida from 1984 to 1986. Mr. Jacobs is a former President of the Mortgage Bankers Association of Florida. William Glasgow, Jr. has served as Executive Vice President of Loan Administration since July 1991. From October 1989 to July 1991, Mr. Glasgow served as Senior Vice President with Citicorp Mortgage Inc. in St. Louis, Missouri. Mr. Glasgow has also served as Vice President of the Parent since April 10, 1996. Mark F. Johnson has served as Executive Vice President of Production of HomeSide since April 1, 1992. From 1988 to 1992, Mr. Johnson served as Senior Vice President and Director of Wholesale Lending for HomeSide. Mr. Johnson also has served as Vice President of the Parent since April 10, 1996. 52 ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION ---------------------- The following table sets forth all compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to the Company's Chief Executive Officer and the Company's four most highly compensated executive officers other than the CEO for all services rendered in all capacities to the Company and its subsidiaries for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2001, 2000, and 1999. Summary Compensation Table Long-Term Compensation Awards Name and Principal Fiscal Annual Compensation ------------------- --------------------- Options and LTIP All Other HomeSide International Position Year Salary Bonus Bonus Compensation ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Joseph J. Whiteside ...................... 2001 $ 38,500 $ 168,750(g) -- $ 2,000(h) Chairman and CEO 2000 -- -- -- -- 1999 -- -- -- -- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hugh R. Harris ........................... 2001 510,400 470,000(a) $2,170,800(e) 15,300(f) Former Chief Executive Officer * 2000 470,000 500,000(a) 100,000(b) 814,800(d) 1999 435,385 470,000(a) 100,000(b) 816,000(c) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Mark F. Johnson .......................... 2001 275,200 195,000(a) 937,700(e) 15,300(f) Executive Vice President.......... 2000 255,000 215,000(a) 40,000(b) 377,300(d) 1999 240,577 170,000(a) 40,000(b) 378,500(c) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ William Glasgow, Jr ...................... 2001 275,200 195,000(a) 937,700(e) 15,300(f) Executive Vice President.......... 2000 255,000 215,000(a) 40,000(b) 377,300(d) 1999 240,577 170,000(a) 40,000(b) 378,500(c) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Joe K. Pickett ........................... 2001 375,000 470,000(a) 2,209,700(e) 15,300(f) Former Chairman** ................ 2000 450,000 500,000(a) 100,000(b) 814,800(d) 1999 450,000 500,000(a) 150,000(b) 816,000(c) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Kevin D. Race ............................ 2001 390,400 350,000(a) 1,548,500(e) 15,300(f) Former President & COO* .......... 2000 350,000 350,000(a) 60,000(b) 352,300(d) 1999 321,154 300,000(a) 60,000(b) 353,500(c) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ W. Blake Wilson ......................... 2001 331,700 350,000(a) 1,520,700(e) 15,300(f) Former Chief Financial Officer*.. 2000 --- --- --- --- 1999 --- --- --- --- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ * Acted until September 4, 2001 ** Retired June 30, 2001 (a) Bonus amounts relate to the annual bonus under employment agreements with the National paid during the years ended September 30, 2001, 2000 and 1999, respectively. (b) Options to purchase common stock of National Australia Bank Limited. (c) Includes amounts received for (1) matching contributions under the Company's 401K plan of $6,400 with respect to each individual, (2) profit sharing contributions of $9,600 with respect to each individual, and (3) an annual bonus pursuant to their respective employment agreements (See "Employment Contracts and Termination of Employment Arrangements") of $800,000 with respect to Messrs. Pickett and Harris, $337,500 with respect to Mr. Race, and $362,500 with respect to Messrs. Johnson and Glasgow. (d) Includes amounts received for (1) matching contributions under the Company's 401K plan of $6,800 with respect to each individual, (2) profit sharing contributions of $8,000 with respect to each individual, and (3) an annual bonus pursuant to their respective employment agreements (See "Employment Contracts and Termination of Employment Arrangements") of $800,000 with respect to Messrs. Pickett and Harris, $337,500 with respect to Mr. Race, and $362,500 with respect to Messrs. Johnson and Glasgow. (e) Includes Stock options exercised during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2001 of $251,900 with respect to Mr. Harris, of $168,500 with respect to Messrs. Johnson and Glasgow, of $290,800 with respect to Mr. Pickett, of $202,300 with respect to Mr. Race and $174,500 with respect to Mr. Wilson. Pursuant to employment contracts established in 1998, Long-Term Incentive Bonuses of $1,918,900 with respect to Messrs. Harris and Mr. Pickett, of $769,200 with respect to Messrs. Johnson and Glasgow, of $1,346,200 with respect to Messrs. Race and Wilson were paid based on the three year performance period of April 1, 1998 to March 31, 2001. Performance targets were achieved for years 1998/1999 and 1999/2000, but not 2000/2001. (f) Includes amounts received for (1) matching contribution under the Company's 401K plan of $6,800 with respect to each individual (2) profit sharing contributions of $8,500 with respect to each individual. (g) Signing bonus. (h) Matching contribution under the Company's 401K plan.

53 Option Grants for the Fiscal Years ended September 30, 2001, 2000 and 1999 The following table provides information on option grants with respect to common stock of the National Australia Bank Limited, for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2001, 2000 and 1999 to the named executive officers. Pursuant to applicable regulations of the Securities and Exchange commission (the "Commission"), the following table also sets forth the hypothetical value which might have been realized with respect to such options based on assumed rates of stock appreciation of 5% and 10% compounded annually from date of grant to the end of the option terms: Individual Grants ------------------------------------------------------------- Number of Potential Realizable Value at Securities % of Total Assumed Annual Rates of Stock Underlying Options Price Appreciation for Option Fiscal Options Granted to Exercise Term (e) Name Year Granted Employees Price Expiration ----------------------------- (#) in the period ($/Sh) Date 5% 10% --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Joe K. Pickett** 2001 -- -- -- -- -- -- 2000 100,000 (b) (d) $11.54 03/23/08 $839,523 $1,361,503 1999 150,000 (c) 1% 18.43 03/19/04 37,500 772,500 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hugh R. Harris* 2001 150,000 (a) (d) 13.68 03/23/09 674,824 1,388,913 2000 100,000 (b) (d) 11.54 03/23/08 839,523 1,361,503 1999 100,000 (c) (d) 18.43 03/19/04 25,000 515,000 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kevin D. Race* 2001 60,000 (a) (d) 13.68 03/23/09 269,930 555,565 2000 60,000 (b) (d) 11.54 03/23/08 503,714 816,902 1999 60,000 (c) (d) 18.43 03/19/04 15,000 309,000 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- W. Blake Wilson* 2001 50,000 (a) (d) 13.68 03/23/09 224,941 462,971 2000 -- -- -- -- -- -- 1999 -- -- -- -- -- -- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mark F. Johnson 2001 40,000 (a) (d) 13.68 03/23/09 179,953 370,377 2000 40,000 (b) (d) 11.54 03/23/08 335,8095 44,601 1999 40,000 (c) (d) 18.43 03/19/04 10,000 206,000 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- William Glasgow, Jr. 2001 40,000 (a) (d) 13.68 03/23/09 179,953 370,377 2000 40,000 (b) (d) 11.54 03/23/08 335,809 544,601 1999 40,000 (c) (d) 18.43 03/19/04 10,000 206,000 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Acted until September 4, 2001 ** Retired June 30, 2001 (a) Options granted during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2001 pursuant to National Australia Bank's Executive Share Option Plan. The options may be exercised during the period from March 23, 2004 to March 23, 2009 only if on any day during this period the total return to shareholders exceeds 65% of the exercise price. In addition, a performance hurdle based on the maximum total shareholder return of NAB relative to the total shareholder return of a group of companies during the exercise period of the options is required to be met before the options can be exercised. This group of companies is to be based on the ASX Top 50, when the options are granted. The total return includes the value of dividends and the share price growth over the relevant period. (b) Options granted during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2000 pursuant to National Australia Bank's Executive Share Option Plan. The options may be exercised during the period from March 23, 2003 to March 23, 2008 only if on any day during this period the total return to shareholders exceeds 65% of the exercise price. In addition, a performance hurdle based on the maximum total shareholder return of NAB relative to the total shareholder return of a group of companies during the exercise period of the options is required to be met before the options can be exercised. This group of companies is to be based on the ASX Top 50, when the options are granted. The total return includes the value of dividends and the share price growth over the relevant period. (c) Options granted during the fiscal year ended September 30, 1999 pursuant to National Australia Bank's Executive Share Option Plan. The options may be exercised during the period from March 19, 2002 to March 19, 2004 only if on any day during this period the total return to shareholders exceeds 65% of the exercise price. The total return includes the value of dividends and the share price growth over the relevant period. (d) Represents less than 1% of the total options granted to the National's employees during the fiscal years ended September 30, 2001, 2000 and 1999. (e) These values are based on assumed rates of appreciation only. Actual gains, if any, on shares acquired on option exercises are dependent on the future performance of the National's Common Stock and in accordance with the Executive Share Option Plan. The market price of the National's common stock was $12.60, $13.82 and $14.64 at September 30, 2001, 2000 and 1999, respectively.

54 Aggregated Option Exercises and Option Values for the Fiscal Years Ended September 30, 2001, 2000 and 1999 The following table provides information on option exercises during the fiscal years ended September 30, 2001, 2000 and 1999 with respect to the Common Stock of the National and on the values of the named executive officers' unexercised options at September 30, 2001, 2000 and 1999: Shares Number of Value of Unexercised Securities Acquired Underlying Unexercised In-the-Money Fiscal on Value Options at Year-End (#) Options at Year-End Name Year Exercise Realized Exercisable Unexercisable Exercisable Unexercisable -------------------------------------------- --------- -------------- ------------------- ------------ ----------------- Joe K. Pickett** 2001 0 $0 0 -- $0 -- 2000 0 0 0 100,000 0 $228,000(b) 1999 0 0 0 150,000 0 (c) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hugh R. Harris* 2001 0 $0 0 150,000 $0 162,000(a) 2000 0 0 0 100,000 0 228,000(b) 1999 0 0 0 100,000 0 (c) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Kevin D. Race* 2001 0 $0 0 60,000 $0 64,800(a) 2000 0 0 0 60,000 0 136,800(b) 1999 0 0 0 60,000 0 (c) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ W. Blake Wilson* 2001 0 $0 0 50,000 $0 54,000(a) 2000 - - - -- - 136,800(b) 1999 - - - -- - (c) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Mark F. Johnson 2001 0 $0 0 40,000 $0 43,200(a) 2000 0 0 0 40,000 0 91,200(b) 1999 0 0 0 40,000 0 (c) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ William Glasgow, Jr. 2001 0 $0 0 40,000 $0 43,200(a) 2000 0 0 0 40,000 0 91,200(b) 1999 0 0 0 40,000 0 (c) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ * Acted until September 4, 2001 ** Retired June 30, 2001 (a) Value of unexercised in-the-money stock options represents the difference between the exercise price of the stock options and the closing price of the National's Common Stock on September 30, 2001. (b) Value of unexercised in-the-money stock options represents the difference between the exercise price of the stock options and the closing price of the National's Common Stock on September 30, 2000. (c) No options granted during the fiscal year ended September 30, 1999 were in-the-money at September 30, 1999.

LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLANS On October 1, 2001, HomeSide Lending, Inc. (the "Plan Sponsor") and National Australia Bank Limited adopted the 2001 Long-Term Incentive Plan (the "2001 LTIP") to encourage and retain certain key employees to achieve certain performance targets. The 2001 LTIP benefits executives who have been determined to be a member of a select group of management or highly compensated employees ("Participants") within the meaning of ERISA Section 301(a)(3). Participants were selected by a committee consisting of the Executive General Manager of People and Culture of National Australia Bank Limited, the Chief Executive Officer of the Plan Sponsor and the Managing Director of National Australia Bank Limited ("Plan Committee"). The maximum aggregate amount of awards under the 2001 LTIP is $10,000,000 ("Pool"). All payments provided under the 2001 LTIP will be paid by the Plan Sponsor. The plan period is the period beginning on April 1, 2001 and ending on March 31, 2003 (the "Plan Period"). The 2001 LTIP provides for awards to Participants based on minimum required net income performance targets for each six months during the Plan Period specified in the 2001 LTIP. Payment of a Participant's individual allocation of the total amount available for payment under the 2001 LTIP upon satisfaction of the performance targets ("Awards") will ordinarily be made on or before May 15, 2003. The 2001 LTIP provides that in the event the National is subject of a successful takeover or if Plan Sponsor is sold (a sale by the National to another party, unrelated to the National, of a portion or the whole of the Plan Sponsor), the Pool will be fully earned and will be vested upon the completion of the sale. Unless otherwise required by a Participant's individual employment agreement, payment of Awards shall be made upon the 90th day after the completion of a 55 successful takeover of Parent or sale of the Plan Sponsor to those Participants who are still employed by the Plan Sponsor on such date and to qualified Participants. The consummation of those transactions contemplated by the Asset Purchase and Liability Assumption Agreement between HomeSide and WaMu will result in a full vesting of the $10,000,000 total award pool and payment of awards 90 days thereafter. The Plan Sponsor reserves the right at any time to modify or amend the 2001 LTIP, subject to Participants' rights under the 2001 LTIP and with the prior written approval of the Plan Committee. LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLANS Estimated Future Payouts under non-stock price-based plans ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Number of shares, units or other Performance or other period Name of Officer (a) rights (b) until maturation or payout Threshold (d) Target Maximum (f) (c) (e) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Joseph J. Whiteside NA March 31, 2003 0 N/A $1,500,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Gary W. Fiedler NA March 31, 2003 0 N/A 1,500,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Susan E. Lester NA March 31, 2003 0 N/A 350,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Mark F. Johnson NA March 31, 2003 0 N/A 600,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ William Glasgow, Jr. NA March 31, 2003 0 N/A 600,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ---------- (a) Pursuant to Item 402(a)3 of Regulation S-K, disclosure is made as to Mr. Whiteside, Chief Executive Officer, and the Company's four most highly compensated officers other than the CEO. (b) The 2001 LTIP does not provide for a specified number of shares, units or other rights on a per Participant basis. Rather, the Plan Committee has full discretion to allocate incentive compensation awards among Participants. (c) The 2001 LTIP provides incentive compensation for performance over a 2-year Plan Period (as defined in the 2001 LTIP), with awards payable at the end of the Plan Period. The Plan Period commences April 1, 2001 and ends on March 31, 2003. Payments to Participants will be made on or before May 15, 2003 provided the Participants satisfy the continued employment requirement of the 2001 LTIP or the individual Participant's employment agreement, as applicable. However, payments may be made to Participants prior to that date under certain circumstances, including death, disability, retirement, termination other than for cause, sale of the Company, resignation and transfer, subject to applicable provisions in the employment agreements of certain Participants. (d) There is no minimum award payable under the 2001 LTIP. Rather, the Plan Committee (or, in certain instances as set forth in the Plan, individual members of the Plan Committee) has full discretion to award incentive compensation or not. (e) The 2001 LTIP does not provide for individual target goals or specified incentive compensation payable to individual Participants for achieving any target. (f) The 2001 LTIP does not provide for a maximum incentive compensation award. However, the table sets forth estimated maximum payouts to the named executive officers.

Employment Agreements and Termination of Employment Arrangements Effective in May and September 2001, National Australia Bank Limited entered into employment agreements and otherwise agreed to employment terms with a select group of executive employees ("Executives") of HomeSide Lending, Inc. and is obligated to pay such salaries during the Executives' term of employment with the Company. Employment Agreements with the National: Each of the named management executive officers have agreed to terms of employment with the National. Although it is anticipated that the named management executive officers will enter into employment agreements with the National, they have not yet done so. The remaining executive officers are party to written employment agreements with the Company. The agreed upon employment terms between the named management executive officers and the National and the written employment agreements between the Company and the remaining executive officers are collectively referred to herein as the "Employment Agreements." 56 The annual salary of the Chief Executive Officer and the four most highly compensated officers are as follows: Employment Agreement/Compensatory Plan Annual Base Salary Title Amount -------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------- Chairman & Chief Executive Officer $ 500,000 President and Chief Operating Officer 500,000 Executive Vice President-Chief Financial Officer 350,000 Executive Vice President-Servicing 280,000 Executive Vice President-Production 280,000 The terms of employment range from eighteen months to two years based on effective date of the Employment Agreement ("Employment Period"). The Executives are eligible to participate in the 2001 LTIP. The Employment Agreements also provide that each Executive will be (i) entitled to participate in employee benefit plans as may be in effect for senior executives of the Company from time to time, (ii) entitled to paid vacation in accordance with the vacation policy applicable to the Company's senior executives, (iii) reimbursed by the Company for reasonable business expenses and (iv) entitled to receive the same perquisites that such Executives received at the effective time of the employment agreement. On a limited basis, some of the Employment Agreements provide for housing allowance, participation in a short-term bonus plan, participation in an annual bonus plan and/or eligible to be consider for participation in any offers made under the National Australia Bank Executive Share Option Plan No. 2 (the "NAB Plan") in accordance with the NAB Plan rules as applicable from time to time. Each Employment Agreement may be terminated by the applicable Executive for "good reason," and by the Company for "cause", as such terms are defined in the Employment Agreement, or by voluntary resignation of the Executive, upon thirty (30) days' written notice in as defined in the Employment Agreement. In the event during the Employment Period, the Company terminates the Executive for "any reason" other than for "cause" or "disability" or the Executive terminates employment for "good reason", the Company shall pay to the Executive in a lump sum in cash within thirty (30) days after the date of termination the aggregate of the sum of unpaid portion of Executive salary earned through the date of termination, an amount ranging from 12 to 24 months of the Executive's base salary, any relevant bonuses in accordance with the terms of the Employment Agreement and vested 2001 LTIP Awards, in accordance with the terms of the Employment Agreement. In the event the Executive's employment is terminated for "cause" or the Executive terminates his employment without "good reason" during the Employment Period, the Employment Agreement will be terminated without further obligations to the Executive other than the obligation to pay or provide to the Executive the unpaid portion of Executive Salary earned through date of termination as set forth in the terms of the Employment Agreement. DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN The Company has adopted that certain NAB Group - USA Deferred Compensation Plan, effective as of February 10, 1998 (the "Plan"), for the benefit of certain employees of HomeSide Lending, Inc., all of whom constitute a select group of management or highly compensated employees ("Participants"). Pursuant to the provisions of the Plan, HomeSide Lending, Inc. was designated a Participating Employer. The purpose of the Plan is to provide participants the opportunity to defer receipt of salary, bonus, and other specified cash compensation. The Plan is intended to benefit a "select group of management or highly compensated employees" within the meaning of Sections 201, 301 and 401 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended ("ERISA"), and to be therefore exempt from the requirements of Parts 2, 3 and 4 of Title I of ERISA. The Plan was amended on March 20, 2001 and May 31, 2001, to permit interim distributions, to establish a maximum amount to be paid on interim distribution dates, to provide greater flexibility in Termination Benefit installment payments as well as in changing the Termination Benefit payment election and to delete Change of Control from the Plan as an event giving rise to a lump sum payout of a Participant's Account Balance. 57 Payments from the Plan are made to Participants upon termination, disability, death, or upon approval of a withdrawal request based on financial hardship. Each Participate is entitled to a Termination Benefit in an amount equal to such Participant's adjusted Termination Benefit Balance as of the end of the month of Termination, with payment in either an single lump sum or in annual installments. In the event of disability, a Participant may elect to commence immediate distribution in accordance with the form of payment previously elected under the Termination Benefit In addition, there is no longer an automatic lump sum payout in the event of a Change of Control. Payments will be accelerated to a lump sum payout in the event of an Involuntary Termination of Employment (as defined in the Plan) and shall be paid to each Participant in accordance with the payment provisions of the Plan. Upon the death of a Participant, the beneficiary will be paid a single lump sum in the amount of the Participant's Account Balance on date of death. The Company has the right to withhold from any payment made under the Plan (or any amount deferred into the Plan) any taxes required by law to be withheld in respect of such payment (or deferral). The Company bears the expenses of administering the Plan. The Deferred Compensation Committee (as that term is defined in the Plan) may at any time modify, amend, or terminate the Plan, provided that such modification, amendment, or termination shall not cancel, reduce, or otherwise adversely affect the amount of benefits of any Participant accrued (and any form of payment elected) as of the date of any such modification, amendment, or termination, without the consent of the Participant. The Company has entered into a trust agreement with SunTrust Bank pursuant to which it will fund its obligations under the plan. This type of trust instrument is commonly referred to as a "Rabbi Trust." ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT -------------------------------------------------------------- Capital Stock of the Company All of the outstanding common stock of HomeSide Lending, Inc., consisting of 185.7 shares, is owned by the Parent. ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS ---------------------------------------------- On July 31, 2001, HomeSide entered into an agreement for an unsecured revolving credit facility with the National, which agreement replaced a previous unsecured revolving credit facility with the National, initially established on June 23, 1998 and thereafter renewed on an annual basis. Under the new credit facility, HomeSide can borrow up to $2.42 billion through and including January 30, 2002, and up to $1.92 billion from January 31, 2002 through July 30, 2002, subject to limits imposed by regulatory authorities. Borrowings under the credit facility may be overnight or for periods of 7, 30, 60 or 90 days. For overnight borrowings, the interest rate is determined by the National at the time of the borrowing. For borrowings other than overnight, the interest rate is charged at the corresponding LIBOR rate of the maturity period. HomeSide earned management fees charged to affiliate companies of approximately $0.7 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2001, $2.5 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2000 and $0.5 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 1999. PART IV ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES, AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K ---------------------------------------------------------------- (a) The following documents are filed as a part of this Report: 1. Financial Statements: See Part II, Item 8 hereof. 2. Financial Statement Schedule and Auditors' Report All schedules omitted are inapplicable or the information required is shown in the Consolidated Financial Statements or notes thereto. 3. The following exhibits are submitted herewith: Unless otherwise indicated, all Exhibits are incorporated by reference to the Parent's Registration Statement on Form S-4, No. 333-06737. 58 Number Description ------ ----------- 3.1 Certificate of Incorporation of HomeSide Lending, Inc. (incorporated by reference to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2000). 3.2*** By-Laws of HomeSide Lending, Inc. 4.1* Form of Indenture. 4.2 Form of Fixed Rate Medium Term Note (incorporated by reference to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-3, No. 333-84179). 4.3 Form of Floating Rate Medium Term Note (incorporated by reference to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-3, No. 333-84179). 4.4 Form of Floating Rate Note (incorporated by reference to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed June 8, 2000). 10.1 Stock Purchase Agreement dated December 11, 1995 between HomeAmerica Capital, Inc. (currently known as HomeSide, Inc.) and The First National Bank of Boston (the "BBMC Purchase Agreement") 10.2 Amendment No. 1, dated as of March 15, 1996, to the BBMC Purchase Agreement 10.3 Marketing Agreement dated as of March 15, 1996 between HomeSide, Inc. and The First National Bank of Boston 10.4 Repurchase of Mortgage Loan Servicing Rights Letter Agreement between The First National Bank of Boston (currently known as BankBoston, N.A.) and BancBoston Mortgage Corporation (currently known as HomeSide Lending, Inc.) 10.5 Operating Agreement effective as of March 15, 1996 between The First National Bank of Boston (currently known as BankBoston, N.A.) and BancBoston Mortgage Corporation (currently known as HomeSide Lending, Inc.) 10.6 Brokered Loan Purchase and Sale Agreement dated as of March 15, 1996 between BancBoston Mortgage Corporation (currently known as HomeSide Lending, Inc.) and each of The First National Bank of Boston (currently known as BankBoston N.A.), Bank of Boston Connecticut, Rhode Island Hospital Trust National Bank and Bank of Boston Florida, N.A. 10.7 Master Take-Out Commitment dated as of March 15, 1996 between BancBoston Mortgage Corporation (currently known as HomeSide Lending, Inc.) and each of The First National Bank of Boston (currently known as BankBoston, N.A.), Bank of Boston Connecticut, Rhode Island Hospital Trust National Bank and Bank of Boston Florida, N.A. 10.8 Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America Mortgage Loan Take-Out Commitment dated as of March 15, 1996 between BancBoston Mortgage Corporation (currently known as HomeSide Lending, Inc.) and The First National Bank of Boston (currently known as BankBoston, N.A.) 10.9(TRIANGLE) PMSR Flow Agreement dated as of March 15, 1996 between BancBoston Mortgage Corporation (currently known as HomeSide Lending, Inc.) and each of The First national Bank of Boston (currently known as BankBoston, N.A.), Bank of Boston Connecticut, Rhode Island Hospital Trust National Bank and Bank of Boston Florida, N.A. 10.10(TRIANGLE) Mortgage Loan Servicing Agreement dated as of March 15, 1996 between BancBoston Mortgage Corporation (currently known as HomeSide Lending, Inc.) and each of the First National Bank of Boston, Bank of Boston Connecticut, Rhode Island Hospital Trust National Bank and Bank of Boston Florida, N.A. 10.11 Stock Purchase Agreement dated as of March 4, 1996 between Grant America, Inc. (currently known as HomeSide, Inc.) and Barnett Banks, Inc. (the "BMC Purchase Agreement") 10.12 Amendment No. 1, dated as of May 31, 1996, to the BMC Purchase Agreement 10.13 Tax Indemnity Letter Agreement dated as of March 4, 1996 between Barnett Mortgage Company (currently known as HomeSide Holdings, Inc.) and Barnett Banks, Inc. 10.14 Amended and Restated Shareholder Agreement dated as of May 31, 1996 among HomeSide, Inc. and the shareholders thereof 10.15 Amended and Restated Registration Rights Agreement dated as of May 31, 1996 between HomeSide, Inc. and certain shareholders thereof 10.16 Marketing Agreement dated as of May 31, 1996 between HomeSide, Inc. and Barnett Banks, Inc. 10.17 Transitional Services Agreement dated as of may 31, 1996 between Barnett Banks, Inc., Barnett Mortgage Company (currently known as HomeSide Holdings, Inc.) and HomeSide, Inc. 10.18 Operating Agreement dated as of May 31, 1996 between HomeSide Lending, Inc. and Barnett Banks, Inc. 59 10.19(TRIANGLE) Mortgage Loan Servicing Agreement dated as of April, 1996 between HomeSide Lending, Inc. and Barnett Banks, Inc. 10.20(TRIANGLE) PMSR Flow Agreement dated as of May 31, 1996 between HomeSide Lending, Inc. and Barnett Banks, Inc. 10.21 Correspondent Agreement dated May 16, 1996 between HomeSide Lending, Inc. and Barnett Banks, Inc. 10.22 Delegated Underwriting Agreement dated as of May 15, 1996 between HomeSide Lending, Inc. and HomeSide Holdings, Inc. 10.23* Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of January 31, 1997 among HomeSide Lending, Inc., Honolulu Mortgage Company, Inc., the Lenders parties thereto, and The Chase Manhattan Bank as Administrative Agent (the "Credit Agreement") 10.24* Amended and Restated Holdings Pledge Agreement dated as of January 31, 1997 between HomeSide Lending, Inc. and The Chase Manhattan Bank, as Administrative Agent for the Lenders parties to the Credit Agreement 10.25* Amended and Restated HomeSide Lending Pledge Agreement dated as of January 31, 1997 between HomeSide Lending, Inc. and The Chase Manhattan Bank, as Administrative Agent for the Lenders parties to the Credit Agreement 10.26* Amended and Restated BMC Pledge Agreement dated as of January 31, 1997 between HomeSide Holdings, Inc. and The Chase Manhattan Bank, as Administrative Agent for the Lenders parties to the Credit Agreement 10.27 Registration Rights Agreement dated as of May 14, 1996 among HomeSide, Inc. and Merrill Lynch & Co., Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, Smith Barney Inc. and Friedman, Billings, Ramsey & Co., Inc. 10.28* Amended and Restated Holdings Guaranty dated as of January 31, 1997 by HomeSide, Inc. in favor of The Chase Manhattan Bank, as Administrative Agent for the Lenders parties to the Credit Agreement 10.29* Amended and Restated HomeSide Lending Guaranty dated as of January 31, 1997 by HomeSide Lending, Inc. in favor of The Chase Manhattan Bank, as Administrative Agent for the Lenders parties to the Credit Agreement 10.30* Amended and Restated Subsidiaries Guaranty dated as of January 31, 1997 by each of SWD Properties, Inc., Stockton Plaza, Inc., HomeSide Lending Mortgage Securities, Inc. and Honolulu Mortgage Company, Inc. in favor of The Chase Manhattan Bank, as Administrative Agent for the Lenders parties to the Credit Agreement 10.31* Amended and Restated BMC Guaranty dated as of January 31, 1997 by HomeSide Holdings, Inc. in favor of The Chase Manhattan Bank, as Administrative Agent for the Lenders parties to the Credit Agreement 10.32* Amended and Restated Security and Collateral Agency Agreement dated as of January 31, 1997 between HomeSide Lending, Inc. and The Chase Manhattan Bank, as Administrative Agent for the Lenders parties to the Credit Agreement 10.33* Amended and Restated Security and Collateral Agency Agreement dated as of January 31, 1997 between Honolulu Mortgage Company, Inc. and The Chase Manhattan Bank, as Administrative Agent for the Lenders parties to the Credit Agreement 10.34* Amended and Restated Security and Collateral Agency Agreement dated as of January 31, 1997 between HomeSide Holdings, Inc. and The Chase Manhattan Bank, as Administrative Agent for the Lenders parties to the Credit Agreement 10.35 Intercreditor Agreement dated as of May 31, 1996 between HomeSide Lending, Inc. HomeSide Holdings, The Bank of New York, as Trustee, and The Chase Manhattan Bank, as Administrative Agent under the Credit Agreement 10.36 HomeSide, Inc. Time Accelerated Restricted Stock Option Plan 10.37 HomeSide, Inc. Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan 10.38 Class B Non-Voting Common Stock Issuance Agreement dated as of March 14, 1996 between HomeSide, Inc. and Smith Barney Inc. 10.39 Transitional Services Agreement dated as of March 15, 1996 between The First National Bank of Boston (currently known as BankBoston, N.A.) and BancBoston Mortgage Corporation (currently known as HomeSide Lending, Inc.) 10.40 Transitional Services Agreement dated as of March 15, 1996 between The First National Bank of Boston (currently known as BankBoston, N.A.) and BancBoston Mortgage corporation (currently known as HomeSide Lending, Inc.) 10.41 Management Agreement dated as of March 15, 1996 between BancBoston Mortgage Corporation (currently known as HomeSide Lending, Inc.) and The First National Bank of Boston (currently known as BankBoston, N.A.) 60 10.42 Management Agreement dated as of March 15, 1996 between BancBoston Mortgage Corporation (currently known as HomeSide Lending, Inc.) and Thomas H. Lee Company 10.43 Management Agreement dated as of March 15, 1996 between BancBoston Mortgage Corporation (currently known as HomeSide Lending, Inc.) and Madison Dearborn Partners, Inc. 10.44 Management Stockholder Agreement dated as of May 15, 1996 between HomeSide, Inc., The First National Bank of Boston (currently known BankBoston, N.A.), Thomas H. Lee Equity Fund III, L.P. and certain affiliates thereof, Madison Dearborn Capital Partners, L.P. and certain employees of HomeSide Lending, Inc. and its subsidiaries 10.45 Management Agreement dated as of May 31, 1996 between HomeSide Lending, Inc. and Barnett Banks, Inc. 10.46 Form of HomeSide Severance Agreement 10.47 Loan and Security Agreement dated January 15, 1997 between HomeSide Lending, Inc. and The Chase Manhattan Bank (incorporated by reference to Parent's Registration Statement on Form S-1 Registration No. 333-17685). 10.48* First Amendment dated February 28, 1997 to Loan and Security Agreement dated January 15, 1997 between HomeSide Lending, Inc. and The Chase Manhattan Bank 10.49* Second Amendment dated March 31, 1997 to Loan and Security Agreement dated January 15, 1997 between HomeSide Lending, Inc. and The Chase Manhattan Bank. 10.50* Loan and Security Agreement dated March 14, 1997 between HomeSide Lending, Inc. and Merrill Lynch Mortgage Capital Inc. 10.51* First Amendment dated March 31, 1997 to Loan and Security Agreement dated March 14, 1997 between HomeSide Lending, Inc. and Merrill Lynch Mortgage Capital Inc. 10.52* Third Amendment dated April 11, 1997 to Loan and Security Agreement dated January 15, 1997 between HomeSide Lending, Inc. and The Chase Manhattan Bank. 10.53* Second Amendment dated April 14, 1997 to Loan and Security Agreement dated March 14, 1997 between HomeSide Lending, Inc. and Merrill Lynch Mortgage Capital Inc. 10.54* Fourth Amendment dated April 29, 1997 to Loan and Security Agreement dated January 15, 1997 between HomeSide Lending, Inc. and The Chase Manhattan Bank. 10.55* Third Amendment dated April 29, 1997 to Loan and Security Agreement dated March 14, 1997 between HomeSide Lending, Inc. and Merrill Lynch Mortgage Capital Inc. 10.56 Amendment dated as of September 30, 1997 to the Credit Agreement dated as of January 31, 1997 (incorporated by reference to Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Parent for Quarter ended November 30,1997). 10.57* Second Amendment dated as of December 31, 1997 to the Credit Agreement dated as of January 31, 1997. 10.58* Employment Agreement and Confidentiality and Non-Competition Agreement, each dated as of October 25, 1997, each between HomeSide Lending, Inc. and Joe K. Pickett. 10.59* Employment Agreement and Confidentiality and Non-Competition Agreement, each dated as of October 25, 1997, each between HomeSide Lending, Inc. and Hugh R. Harris. 10.60* Employment Agreement and Confidentiality and Non-Competition Agreement, each dated as of October 25, 1997, each between HomeSide Lending, Inc. and Kevin D. Race. 10.61* Employment Agreement and Confidentiality and Non-Competition Agreement, each dated as of October 25, 1997, each between HomeSide Lending, Inc. and William Glasgow. 10.62* Employment Agreement and Confidentiality and Non-Competition Agreement, each dated October 25, 1997, each between HomeSide Lending, Inc., and Mark F. Johnson. 10.63** HomeSide Lending, Inc. Long Term Incentive Plan. 10.64** NAB Group - USA Deferred Compensation Plan, effective February 10, 1998. 10.65** Revolving Credit Agreement dated as of October 18, 1999 among HomeSide Lending, the lenders thereto and Chase Manhattan Bank as Administrator. 10.66 Unsecured Revolving Credit Agreement and Promissory Note dated June 23, 1998 between HomeSide Lending, Inc. and National Australia Bank (incorporated by reference to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1998). 10.67 First Amendment dated June 22, 1999 to Unsecured Revolving Credit Agreement dated June 23, 1998 between HomeSide Lending , Inc. and National Australia Bank Limited (incorporated by reference to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1999) 10.68 Amended and Restated Renewal Promissory Note dated June 22, 1999 between HomeSide Lending, Inc. and National Australia Bank Limited (incorporated by reference to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1999) 61 10.69*** Second Amendment dated June 21, 2000 to Unsecured Revolving Credit Agreement between HomeSide Lending, Inc. and National Australia Bank Limited. 10.70*** Second Amended and Restated Renewal Promissory Note dated June 21, 2000 between HomeSide Lending, Inc. and National Australia Bank Limited. 10.71*** Revolving Credit Agreement dated as of October 16, 2000 among HomeSide Lending, the lenders thereto and Chase Manhattan as Administrator. 10.72*** Trust under NAB Group - USA Deferred Compensation Plan Dated as of July 6, 2000 between HomeSide Lending Inc, and SunTrust Bank. 10.73+ Third Amendment dated June 20, 2001 to Unsecured Revolving Credit Agreement between HomeSide Lending, Inc. and National Australia Bank Limited. 10.74+ Third Amended and Restated Renewal Promissory Note dated June 20, 2001 between HomeSide Lending, Inc. and National Australia Bank Limited. 10.75+ Unsecured Revolving Credit Agreement dated July 31, 2001 between HomeSide Lending, Inc. and National Australia Bank Limited. 10.76+ Promissory Note dated July 31, 2001 between HomeSide Lending, Inc. and National Australia Bank Limited. 10.77+ Employment Agreement with Hugh R. Harris dated May 17, 2001. 10.78+ Employment Agreement with Kevin D. Race dated May 17, 2001. 10.79+ Employment Agreement with W. Blake Wilson dated May 17, 2001. 10.80+ Employment Agreement with Mark F. Johnson dated May 17, 2001. 10.81+ Employment Agreement with William Glasgow, Jr. dated May 17, 2001. 10.82+ Reserved for future use. 10.83+ Reserved for future use. 10.84+ Reserved for future use. 10.85(TRIANGLE) HomeSide Lending, Inc. 2001 Long-Term Incentive Plan dated as of (TRIANGLE)+ October 1, 2001. 10.86+ First Amended NAB Group-USA Deferred Compensation Plan, amended November 14, 2000. 10.87+ Second Amended NAB Group-USA Deferred Compensation Plan, amended March 20, 2001. 10.88+ Third Amended NAB Group-USA Deferred Compensation Plan, amended May 31, 2001. 10.89+ Asset Purchase/Liability Assumption Agreement dated December 11, 2001. 12.1+ Computation of the ratio of earnings to fixed charges. 21.1 List of subsidiaries of HomeSide Lending, Inc. 23.1 Consent of KPMG LLP. 27.1 Financial Data Schedule ---------- * Incorporated by reference to Exhibits of HomeSide Lending, Inc.'s Registration Statement on Form S-1, Registration No. 333-21193 (TRIANGLE) Portions of this Exhibit have been omitted pursuant to an order by the Securities and Exchange Commission granting confidential treatment. ** Incorporated by reference to Annual Report on Form 10-K of the Company for the fiscal year ended September 30, 1999. *** Incorporated by reference to Annual Report on Form 10-K of the Company for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2000. + Filed Herewith. (TRIANGLE)(TRIANGLE) Confidential treatment of a portion of this document has been requested. (b) Reports on form 8-K During the three months ended September 30, 2001, HomeSide filed reports on form 8-K on September 4 and 7, 2001. 62 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. HomeSide Lending, Inc. (Registrant) By: ---\s\------------------- Joseph J. Whiteside Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Director Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed by the following persons on behalf of the registrant in the capacities and on the dates indicated. Signature Title Date --------- ----- ---- Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, and December 27, 2001 -------\s\----------------- Director Joseph J. Whiteside President, Chief Operating Officer and Director December 27, 2001 -------\s\----------------- Gary W. Fiedler Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer December 27, 2001 -------\s\----------------- Susan E. Lester Executive Vice President, Secretary and Director December 27, 2001 -------\s\----------------- Robert J. Jacobs

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