Biggest changeAdditionally, we may incur significant losses in the future for a number of reasons, including the following: • our failure to appropriately price and manage the home inventory we acquire; • changes in our fee structure or rates; • the availability of debt financing and securitization funding to finance our real estate inventories; • our inability to grow market share in our existing markets or any new markets we may enter; • our expansion into new markets, for which we typically incur more significant losses immediately following entry; • increased competition in the U.S. residential real estate industry; • our failure to realize anticipated efficiencies through our technology, business model and cost management strategies; • costs associated with enhancements of our products and introducing new product offerings; • our failure to execute our growth strategies; • declines in U.S. residential real estate transaction volumes; • increased marketing costs; 13 TABLE OF CONTENTS OPENDOOR TECHNOLOGIES INC. • lack of access to housing market data that is used in our pricing models at reasonable cost, if at all; • hiring additional personnel to support our overall growth; • loss in value of real estate due to changes in market conditions in the area in which real estate or assets are located; • increases in costs associated with holding our real estate inventories, including financing costs; and • unforeseen expenses, difficulties, complications and delays, and other unknown factors.
Biggest changeAdditionally, we may incur significant losses in the future for a number of reasons, including the following: • our failure to appropriately price and manage the home inventory we acquire; • changes in our fee structure or rates; • the availability of debt financing and securitization funding to finance our real estate inventories; • our inability to grow market share, including those in which we have less operating history; • we may incur greater losses as a result of our recent expansion into all contiguous 48 states, where we have less operating history and market penetration; • increased competition in the U.S. residential real estate industry; • our failure to realize anticipated efficiencies through our leveraging of AI, technology, business model and cost management strategies; • costs associated with enhancements of our products and introducing new product offerings, including costs to enhance engineering and AI capabilities; • our failure to execute our growth strategies, including our failure to successfully improve the customer experience and/or our unit economics by expanding core services and ancillary services, such as mortgage, homeowners’ insurance, and warranty services; • declines in U.S. residential real estate transaction volumes; • increased marketing costs; • lack of access to housing market data that is used in our pricing models at reasonable cost, if at all; • hiring additional personnel to support our overall growth; • loss in value of real estate due to changes in market conditions in the areas in which real estate or assets are located; • increases in costs associated with holding our real estate inventories, including financing costs; and • unforeseen expenses, difficulties, complications and delays, and other unknown factors.
Item 1A. Risk Factors. In the course of conducting our business operations, we are exposed to a variety of risks. You should carefully consider the risks described below, as well as the other information in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, including our financial statements and the related notes and “Item 7.
Item 1A. Risk Factors. In the course of conducting our business operations, we are exposed to a variety of risks. You should carefully consider the risks described below, as well as the other information in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, including our financial statements and related notes and “Item 7.
Further, there is no guarantee that buyers and sellers will want to transact in a manner contemplated by such offerings, or that we will be able to attract a sufficient number of sellers to attract buyers, or a sufficient number of buyers to attract sellers.
Further, there is no guarantee that buyers and sellers will want to transact in a manner contemplated by such offerings, or that we will be able to attract a sufficient number of sellers and buyers.
As a result of these significantly elevated interest rates, the cost of financing a home purchase has increased significantly for the typical home buyer, which has reduced the affordability of mortgage financing and resulted in a decline in the demand for our homes.
As a result of these elevated interest rates, the cost of financing a home purchase has increased significantly for the typical home buyer, which has reduced the affordability of mortgage financing and resulted in a decline in the demand for our homes.
We may use derivatives and other instruments to reduce our exposure to interest fluctuations and those derivatives and other instruments may not prove to be effective. We may use derivatives or other instruments to reduce our exposure to adverse changes in interest rates. Hedging interest rate risk is a complex process, requiring sophisticated models and constant monitoring.
We may use derivatives and other instruments to reduce our exposure to interest rate fluctuations and those derivatives and other instruments may not prove to be effective. We may use derivatives or other instruments to reduce our exposure to adverse changes in interest rates. Hedging interest rate risk is a complex process, requiring sophisticated models and constant monitoring.
We cannot assure you that we, or our licensed personnel, are and will remain at all times, in full compliance with local, state and federal real estate, title insurance and escrow, property and casualty insurance, real estate licensing and consumer protection laws and regulations, and we may be subject to litigation, government investigations and enforcement actions, fines or other penalties in the event of any non-compliance.
We cannot assure you that we, or our licensed personnel, are and will remain at all times, in full compliance with local, state and federal real estate, title insurance and escrow, property and casualty insurance, real estate and mortgage licensing and consumer protection laws and regulations, and we may be subject to litigation, government investigations and enforcement actions, fines or other penalties in the event of any non-compliance.
We could be adversely affected if government regulations require us to significantly change our business practices with respect to this type of information, if penetration of network security or misuse of Personal Information occurs, or if the third parties that we engage with to provide processing and screening services violate applicable laws and regulations, misuse information, or experience network security breaches.
We could be adversely affected if government regulations require us to significantly change our business practices with respect to this type of information, if penetration of network security or misuse of Personal Information occurs, or if the third parties that we engage with to provide processing and screening services violate applicable laws and regulations, misuse or mishandle information, or experience network security breaches.
If such changes have the effect of reducing buyer demand for homes, it would adversely impact our financial condition and results of operations. In addition, as a result of the NAR settlement, we have begun to offer concessions to buyers instead of paying buyer broker commissions. The Company treats buyer concessions as a reduction to revenue.
If such changes have the effect of reducing buyer demand for homes, it would adversely impact our financial condition and results of operations. In addition, as a result of the NAR settlement, we have begun to offer concessions to certain buyers instead of paying buyer broker commissions. The Company treats buyer concessions as a reduction to revenue.
These risks include, without limitation: possible declines in the value of real estate; risks related to general and local economic conditions; demographic and population shifts and migration; possible lack of availability of mortgage funds; overbuilding; extended vacancies of properties; increases in competition, property taxes and operating expenses; changes in zoning laws; increased labor costs; unemployment; costs resulting from the clean-up of, and liability to third parties for damages resulting from, environmental problems; casualty or condemnation losses; changes in meteorological or climatic conditions; and uninsured damages from floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires, earthquakes or other natural disasters or severe weather events, which may become more frequent or severe as a result of climate change.
These risks include, without limitation: possible declines in the value of real estate; risks related to general and local economic conditions; demographic and population shifts and migration; possible lack of availability of mortgage funds and homeowners’ insurance; overbuilding; extended vacancies of properties; increases in competition, property taxes and operating expenses; changes in zoning laws; increased labor costs; unemployment; costs resulting from the clean-up of, and liability to third parties for damages resulting from, environmental problems; casualty or condemnation losses; changes in meteorological or climatic conditions; and uninsured damages from floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires, earthquakes or other natural disasters or severe weather events, which may become more frequent or severe as a result of climate change.
Additionally, any integration of artificial intelligence in our or any service providers’ operations, products or services is expected to pose new or unknown cybersecurity risks and challenges. Additionally, we rely on third parties and their security procedures for the secure storage, processing, maintenance, and transmission of information that is critical to our operations.
Additionally, any integration of artificial intelligence in our or any service providers’ operations, products or services is expected to pose new or unknown cybersecurity risks and challenges. Additionally, we rely on third parties and their security procedures for the secure storage, processing, maintenance, and transmission of Confidential Information that is critical to our operations.
If we fail to adjust our pricing to stay in line with broader market trends, or fail to recognize those trends, it could adversely affect our ability to acquire inventory. Additionally, in acquiring our inventory, we compete with individual private home buyers and small-scale investors, as well as institutional investors and real estate companies.
If we fail to adjust our pricing to stay in line with broader market trends, or fail to recognize those trends, it could adversely affect our ability to acquire and resell inventory. Additionally, in acquiring our inventory, we compete with individual private home buyers and small-scale investors, as well as institutional investors and real estate companies.
Our existing and potential competitors include companies that operate, or could develop, national and/or local real estate businesses offering services to home buyers or sellers, including real estate brokerage services, title insurance, and escrow services. Some of our competitors may have well-established national reputations and may market similar products and services.
Our existing and potential competitors include companies that operate, or could develop, national and/or local real estate businesses offering services to home buyers or sellers, including real estate brokerage services, mortgage services, title insurance, and escrow services. Some of our competitors may have well-established national reputations and may market similar products and services.
For example, due in part to macroeconomic factors such as increased interest rates and lower consumer confidence stemming from recession risk, in the second half of 2023 and most of 2024, market clearance rates slowed, which resulted in reduced pace of our resales.
For example, due in part to macroeconomic factors such as increased interest rates and lower consumer confidence stemming from recession risk, in the second half of 2023 and most of 2024 and 2025, market clearance rates slowed, which resulted in reduced pace of our resales.
The cost and availability of labor may be adversely affected by changes in regulatory policy and trends in labor migration. In addition, the inflation we have experienced in recent years has increased the cost of goods and services that we consume, such as labor and materials costs for home repairs.
The cost and availability of labor may be adversely affected by changes in regulatory policy and enforcement and trends in labor migration. In addition, the inflation we have experienced in recent years has increased the cost of goods and services that we consume, such as labor and materials costs for home repairs.
The use of AI Technologies to support business operations carries inherent risks related to data privacy and security, such as intended, unintended, or inadvertent transmission of proprietary or sensitive information, as well as challenges related to implementing and maintaining AI Technologies, such as developing and maintaining appropriate datasets for such support.
The use of AI Technologies to support business operations also carries inherent risks related to data privacy and security, such as intended, unintended, or inadvertent transmission of proprietary or sensitive information, as well as challenges related to implementing and maintaining AI Technologies, such as developing and maintaining appropriate datasets for such support.
We assess and price the homes we buy and sell using data science, proprietary algorithms, and analysis from specially trained employees, incorporating a number of factors, including our knowledge of the real estate markets in which we operate.
We assess and price the homes we buy and sell using data science, proprietary algorithms, AI, and analysis from specially trained employees, incorporating a number of factors, including our knowledge of the real estate markets in which we operate.
Home prices have been and can be volatile, and the values of our inventory have and may continue to fluctuate significantly. As a result of such fluctuations, we have in the past and may in the future incur inventory valuation adjustments.
Home prices have been and can be volatile, and the values of our inventory have fluctuated and may continue to fluctuate significantly. As a result of such fluctuations, we have in the past and may in the future incur inventory valuation adjustments.
Compliance with applicable U.S. and foreign laws and regulations, such as labor laws, anti-corruption laws, anti-bribery laws, anti-money laundering laws, tax laws, foreign exchange controls and data privacy and data localization requirements, increases our cost of doing business.
Compliance with applicable U.S. and foreign laws and regulations, such as labor laws, immigration laws, anti-corruption laws, anti-bribery laws, anti-money laundering laws, tax laws, foreign exchange controls and data privacy and data localization requirements, increases our cost of doing business.
We are from time to time involved in, or may in the future be subject to, claims, suits, government investigations, and proceedings arising from our business, including actions with respect to intellectual property, privacy, consumer protection, information security, our historic mortgage lending services, real estate, environmental, data protection or law enforcement matters, tax matters, labor and employment, and commercial claims, as well as actions involving content generated by our customers, shareholder derivative actions, purported class action lawsuits, and other matters.
We are from time to time involved in, or may in the future be subject to, claims, suits, government investigations, and proceedings arising from our business, including actions with respect to intellectual property, privacy, consumer protection, information security, our mortgage services, real estate, environmental, data protection or law enforcement matters, tax matters, labor and employment, and commercial claims, as well as actions involving content generated by our customers, shareholder derivative actions, purported class action lawsuits, and other matters.
As a result, we are currently subject to a variety of, and may in the future become subject to additional, federal, state and local statutes and regulations in various jurisdictions (as well as judicial and administrative decisions and state common law), which are subject to change at any time, including laws regarding the real estate, settlement services, insurance, construction, mobile and internet based businesses and other businesses that rely on advertising, as well as data privacy and consumer protection laws, and employment laws.
As a result, we are currently subject to a variety of, and may in the future become subject to additional, federal, state and local statutes and regulations in various jurisdictions (as well as judicial and administrative decisions and state common law), which are subject to change at any time, including laws regarding the real estate and mortgage industries, settlement services, insurance, construction, mobile and internet based businesses and other businesses that rely on advertising, as well as data privacy and consumer protection laws, and employment laws.
While we aim to use AI Technologies ethically and attempt to identify and mitigate ethical or legal issues presented by its use, we may be unsuccessful in identifying or resolving issues before they arise.
While we aim to use AI Technologies ethically and accurately, and attempt to identify and mitigate ethical or legal issues presented by its use, we may be unsuccessful in identifying or resolving issues before they arise.
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data – Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – Note 5. Credit Facilities and Long-Term Debt ” for additional information regarding our debt and financing arrangements.
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data – Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – Note 5. Credit Facilities, Long-Term Debt, and Convertible Notes ” for additional information regarding our debt and financing arrangements.
The revised NAR rules and practices, as well as changes resulting from any other lawsuits, could lead to changes in how real estate commissions are communicated, negotiated, calculated, or paid, which may in turn meaningfully impact how home buyers and sellers engage with real estate professionals in the course of buying and selling a home.
The revised NAR rules and practices, as well as changes resulting from any other lawsuits, could lead to changes in how real estate professionals interact with consumers and real estate commissions are communicated, negotiated, calculated, or paid, which may in turn meaningfully impact how home buyers and sellers engage with real estate professionals in the course of buying and selling a home.
These considerations could also incentivize us to sell inventory homes for prices that do not allow us to meet our margin targets or to fully cover our costs to repay our borrowings with respect to those properties. 33 TABLE OF CONTENTS OPENDOOR TECHNOLOGIES INC. We rely on agreements with third parties to finance our business.
These considerations could also incentivize us to sell inventory homes for prices that do not allow us to meet our margin targets or to fully cover our costs to repay our borrowings with respect to those properties. 38 TABLE OF CONTENTS OPENDOOR TECHNOLOGIES INC. We rely on agreements with third parties to finance our business.
In certain cases, we could be required to repay all or a portion of the relevant debt immediately, even in the absence of a payment default. The occurrence of these events would have an adverse impact on our financial condition and results of operations and such impact could be material. 34 TABLE OF CONTENTS OPENDOOR TECHNOLOGIES INC.
In certain cases, we could be required to repay all or a portion of the relevant debt immediately, even in the absence of a payment default. The occurrence of these events would have an adverse impact on our financial condition and results of operations and such impact could be material. 39 TABLE OF CONTENTS OPENDOOR TECHNOLOGIES INC.
Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (the “Tax Act”), as modified by the CARES Act, U.S. federal net operating loss carryforwards generated in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017, may be carried forward indefinitely, but the deductibility of such net operating loss carryforwards in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2020, is limited to 80% of taxable income.
Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, as modified by the CARES Act, U.S. federal net operating loss carryforwards generated in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017, may be carried forward indefinitely, but the deductibility of such net operating loss carryforwards in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2020, is limited to 80% of taxable income.
We are therefore subject to numerous federal and state laws, as well as regulations and industry guidelines, regarding privacy and the storing, use, processing, and disclosure and protection of Personal Information, the scope of which are changing, subject to differing interpretations, and may be inconsistent among countries or conflict with other rules.
We are therefore subject to numerous federal, state, and foreign laws, as well as regulations and industry guidelines, regarding privacy and the storing, use, processing, disclosure, and protection of Personal Information, the scope of which are changing, subject to differing interpretations, and may be inconsistent among states and countries or conflict with other rules.
Our limited operating history makes it difficult to evaluate our current business and future prospects. Our business model and technology is still nascent compared to the business models of the incumbents in the U.S. residential real estate industry. We launched our first market in 2014 and do not have a long operating history.
Our limited operating history makes it difficult to evaluate our current business and future prospects. Our business model and technology are still nascent compared to the business models of the incumbents in the U.S. residential real estate industry. We launched our first market in 2014 and do not have a long operating history.
If there is a breach of our, or our third party vendors’, IT Systems and we know or suspect that certain Personal Information has been accessed, or used inappropriately, we may need to notify the affected individual and may be subject to significant fines and penalties.
If there is a breach of our, or our third party vendors’, IT Systems and we know or suspect that certain Personal Information has been accessed, or used inappropriately, we may need to notify the affected individual and may be subject to significant litigation, fines, and other penalties.
We process, store, and use Personal Information and other data, which subjects us to governmental regulation and other legal obligations related to privacy, and violation of these privacy obligations could result in a claim for damages, regulatory action, loss of business, or unfavorable publicity.
We process, store, and use Personal Information and other data, which subjects us to governmental regulation and other legal obligations related to privacy, and any violation or perceived violation of these privacy obligations could result in a claim for damages, regulatory action, loss of business, or unfavorable publicity.
In addition, the availability of committed financing is typically subject to us meeting certain conditions, which may include financial or collateral performance tests or metrics. As of December 31, 2024, we satisfied the financial and collateral performance-based conditions to borrowing under our debt facilities.
In addition, the availability of committed financing is typically subject to us meeting certain conditions, which may include financial or collateral performance tests or metrics. As of December 31, 2025, we satisfied the financial and collateral performance-based conditions to borrowing under our debt facilities.
Any failure or perceived failure by us to comply with our privacy policies, privacy-related obligations to customers or other third parties, or our privacy-related legal obligations, or any compromise of security that results in the unauthorized access to or unintended release of Personal Information or other customer data, may result in governmental enforcement actions (including fines and penalties), litigation, or public statements against us by consumer advocacy groups or others.
Any failure or perceived failure by us to comply with our privacy policies, privacy-related obligations to customers or other third parties, or our privacy-related legal obligations, or any compromise of security that results in the unauthorized access to or unintended release of Personal Information or other customer data, may result in governmental enforcement actions (including fines and penalties), litigation (including class action lawsuits), or public statements against us by consumer advocacy groups or others.
Declining real estate values have resulted in, and could continue to result in, inventory valuation adjustments, which have and may continue to adversely affect our financial condition and operating results. There are risks inherent in owning properties and inventory risks are substantial for our business.
Declines in real estate values have resulted in, and could continue to result in, inventory valuation adjustments, which have and may continue to adversely affect our financial condition and operating results. There are risks inherent in owning properties and inventory risks are substantial for our business.
Changes in tax laws or tax rulings, changes in interpretations of existing laws, or new tax laws supported by the current U.S. presidential administration related to housing policy could materially adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition.
Changes in tax laws or tax rulings, changes in interpretations of existing laws, or new tax laws, including those supported by the current U.S. presidential administration related to housing policy could materially adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition.
As a result of this amortization, the interest expense that we expect to recognize for the notes for accounting purposes will be greater than the cash interest payments we will pay on the notes, which will result in lower reported earnings.
As a result of this amortization, the interest expense that we expect to recognize for the Convertible Senior Notes for accounting purposes will be greater than the cash interest payments we will pay on the Convertible Senior Notes, which will result in lower reported earnings.
The secondary market for mortgage loans continues to primarily desire securities backed by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, or Ginnie Mae, and we believe the liquidity these agencies provide to the mortgage industry is important to the housing market.
However, the secondary market for mortgage loans continues to currently primarily desire securities backed by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, or Ginnie Mae, and we believe the liquidity these agencies provide to the mortgage industry is important to the housing market.
The NAR settlement received final court approval on November 26, 2024. Class action suits raising similar claims are pending and the outcome of the NAR Class Action may result in additional such actions being filed.
The NAR settlement received final court approval on November 26, 2024. Class action suits raising similar or related claims are pending and the outcome of the NAR Class Action may result in additional such actions being filed.
In addition, properties located in the markets in which we operate in Florida, portions of North Carolina, Texas, and portions of California are more susceptible to certain hazards (such as floods, hurricanes, hail, extreme temperatures, wildfires, or other severe weather events which may become more frequent or severe as a result of climate change) than properties in other parts of the country.
In addition, properties located in parts of Florida, portions of North Carolina, Texas, and portions of California are more susceptible to certain hazards (such as floods, hurricanes, hail, extreme temperatures, wildfires, or other severe weather events which may become more frequent or severe as a result of climate change) than properties in other parts of the country.
Any significant change to applicable laws, regulations or industry practices regarding the use or disclosure of Personal Information, or regarding the manner in which the express or implied consent of customers for the use and disclosure of Personal Information is obtained (including for advertising purposes), could require us to modify our products and features, possibly in a material manner and subject to increased compliance costs, which may limit our ability to develop new products and features that make use of the Personal Information that our customers voluntarily share.
Any significant change to applicable laws, regulations or industry practices regarding the use or disclosure of Personal Information, or regarding the manner in which the express or implied consent of customers for the use and disclosure of Personal Information is obtained (including for advertising purposes), could require us to modify our products and features, possibly in a material manner and subject to increased compliance costs, which may limit our ability to develop new products and features that make use of the Personal Information that we process.
Under that method, if the conversion value of the 2026 Notes exceeds their principal amount for a reporting period, then we calculate our diluted earnings per share assuming that all of the 2026 Notes were converted at the beginning of the reporting period and that we issued shares of our common stock to settle the excess.
Under that method, if the conversion value of the Convertible Senior Notes exceeds their principal amount for a reporting period, then we calculate our diluted earnings per share assuming that all of the Convertible Senior Notes were converted at the beginning of the reporting period and that we issued shares of our common stock to settle the excess.
Any actual or alleged security breaches or alleged violations of federal or state laws or regulations relating to data privacy and security could result in mandated user notifications, litigation, government investigations, significant fines, and expenditures; divert management’s attention from operations; deter people from using our platform; damage our brand and reputation; and materially adversely affect our business, results of operations, and financial condition.
Any actual or alleged security breaches or alleged violations of federal or state laws or regulations relating to data privacy and security could result in mandated user notifications, litigation (including class action lawsuits), government investigations, significant fines, and expenditures; divert management’s attention from operations; deter people from using our platform; damage our brand and reputation; and materially adversely affect our business, results of operations, and financial condition.
In addition, we do not know whether our current practices will be deemed sufficient under applicable laws or whether new regulatory requirements might make our current practices insufficient.
In addition, we do not know whether our current practices will be deemed sufficient under applicable laws or other cybersecurity requirements, or whether new regulatory requirements might make our current practices insufficient.
We similarly face numerous and evolving cybersecurity risks that threaten the confidentiality, integrity and availability of our IT Systems and Confidential Information, including from diverse threat actors, such as state-sponsored organizations, opportunistic hackers and hacktivists, as well as through diverse attack vectors, such as social engineering/phishing, malware (including ransomware), malfeasance by insiders, human or technological error, and as a result of malicious code embedded in open-source software, or misconfigurations, bugs or other vulnerabilities in commercial software that is integrated into our (or our suppliers’ or service providers’) IT Systems, products or services.
We similarly face numerous and evolving cybersecurity risks that threaten the confidentiality, integrity and availability of our IT Systems and Confidential Information, including from diverse threat actors, such as state-sponsored organizations, opportunistic hackers and hacktivists, as well as through diverse attack vectors, such as social engineering/phishing, malware (including ransomware), malfeasance by insiders, human or technological error, attacks developed or enhanced using artificial intelligence, and as a result of malicious code embedded in open-source software, or misconfigurations, bugs or other vulnerabilities in commercial software that is integrated into our (or our suppliers’ or service providers’) IT Systems, products or services.
However, if reflecting the 2026 Notes in diluted earnings per share in this manner is anti-dilutive, or if the conversion value of the 2026 Notes does not exceed their principal amount for a reporting period, then the shares underlying the 2026 Notes are not reflected in our diluted earnings per share.
However, if reflecting the Convertible Senior Notes in diluted earnings per share in this manner is anti-dilutive, or if the conversion value of the Convertible Senior Notes does not exceed their principal amount for a reporting period, then the shares underlying the Convertible Senior Notes are not reflected in our diluted earnings per share.
A number of factors have impacted and could in the future negatively impact and harm our business, including the following: • seasonal or cyclical downturns in the U.S. residential real estate market that may be due to one or more factors, whether included in this list or not; • changes in national, regional, or local economic, demographic or real estate market conditions; • increased mortgage interest rates, such as the recent significant increases in interest rates in 2022 and 2023, or down payment requirements and/or restrictions on mortgage financing availability; • low home inventory levels, which may result from zoning regulations, higher construction costs, and housing market uncertainty that discourages some potential home sellers, among other factors, or lack of affordably priced homes, which may result from home prices growing faster than wages, among other factors; • high rental occupancy rates; • labor or materials supply shortages; 12 TABLE OF CONTENTS OPENDOOR TECHNOLOGIES INC. • slow economic growth or inflationary or recessionary conditions; • changes in trade policies of the U.S. or other countries, such as tariffs or retaliatory tariffs, which may contribute to inflationary conditions and increase the cost of materials for home repairs; • new and changing laws, regulations, executive orders, and enforcement priorities; • increased levels of unemployment or declining wages; • declines in the value of residential real estate and/or the pace of home appreciation, or the lack thereof; • illiquidity in residential real estate; • overall conditions in the housing market, including macroeconomic shifts in supply or demand, and increases in costs for homeowners such as property taxes, homeowners’ association fees and the availability and/or affordability of insurance, including as a result of more frequent and severe natural disasters or severe weather due to climate change; • low levels of consumer confidence in the economy and/or the U.S. residential real estate industry; • the future impacts of pandemics or epidemics on buying and selling trends in the residential real estate market; • changes in household debt levels; • geopolitical tensions; • volatility and general declines in the stock market; • loss in confidence in the debt, obligations, or operations in the U.S. government, or a shutdown of the U.S. government, which could impact broader credit markets or economic activity; • federal, state, or local legislative or regulatory changes that would negatively impact owners or potential purchasers of single-family homes or the residential real estate industry in general, such as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, which limited deductions of certain mortgage interest expenses and property taxes; or • natural and man-made disasters and other catastrophic events, such as hurricanes, windstorms, tornadoes, earthquakes, wildfires, floods, hailstorms, terrorist attacks and other events that disrupt local, regional, or national real estate markets.
A number of factors have impacted and could in the future negatively impact and harm our business, including the following: • seasonal or cyclical downturns in the U.S. residential real estate market that may be due to one or more factors, whether included in this list or not; • changes in national, regional, or local economic, demographic or real estate market conditions; • increased mortgage interest rates, such as the recent significant increases in interest rates in 2022 and 2023, or down payment requirements and/or restrictions on mortgage financing availability; • low home inventory levels, which may result from zoning regulations, higher construction costs, and housing market uncertainty that discourages some potential home sellers, among other factors, or lack of affordably priced homes, which may result from home prices growing faster than wages, among other factors; • high rental occupancy rates; • labor or materials supply shortages; • slow economic growth or inflationary or recessionary conditions; • changes in trade policies of the U.S. or other countries, such as tariffs or retaliatory tariffs, which may contribute to inflationary conditions and increase the cost of materials for home repairs; • new and changing laws, regulations, executive orders, and enforcement priorities; • increased levels of unemployment or declining wages; • declines in the value of residential real estate and/or the pace of home appreciation, or the lack thereof; • illiquidity in residential real estate; • overall conditions in the housing market, including macroeconomic shifts in supply or demand, and increases in costs for homeowners, such as property taxes, homeowners’ association fees and the availability and/or affordability of insurance, including as a result of more frequent and severe natural disasters or severe weather due to climate change; • low levels of consumer confidence in the economy and/or the U.S. residential real estate industry; • consumer hesitancy to spend or take on debt due to economic uncertainty; • the future impacts of pandemics or epidemics on buying and selling trends in the residential real estate market; • changes in household debt levels; • geopolitical tensions; • volatility and general declines in the stock market; • loss in confidence in the debt, obligations, or operations in the U.S. government, or a shutdown of the U.S. government, which could impact broader credit markets or economic activity; • federal, state, or local legislative or regulatory changes that would negatively impact owners or potential purchasers of single-family homes or the residential real estate industry in general, such as the recently enacted One Big Beautiful Bill Act (“OBBBA”), which made permanent the limitation on deductions of certain mortgage interest expenses; or • natural and man-made disasters and other catastrophic events, such as hurricanes, windstorms, tornadoes, earthquakes, wildfires, floods, hailstorms, terrorist attacks and other events that disrupt local, regional, or national real estate markets. 14 TABLE OF CONTENTS OPENDOOR TECHNOLOGIES INC.
As a result of such review, we recorded an inventory valuation adjustment of $57 million in 2024, of which $25 million related to homes remaining in inventory at December 31, 2024. These adjustments, based upon anticipated, but not realized losses, caused an immediate reduction of net income and a corresponding decrease in real estate inventory in the accounting period identified.
As a result of such review, we recorded an inventory valuation adjustment of $57 million in 2025, of which $19 million related to homes remaining in inventory at December 31, 2025. These adjustments, based upon anticipated, but not realized losses, caused an immediate reduction of net income and a corresponding decrease in real estate inventory in the accounting period identified.
These rules and regulations result in legal and financial compliance expenses that are costly and our management and other personnel will continue to need to devote a substantial amount of time to these compliance initiatives. The increased costs will increase our net loss.
These rules and regulations result in legal and financial compliance expenses that are costly and our management and other personnel will continue to need to devote a substantial amount of time to these compliance initiatives. The increased costs are expected to increase our net loss in the near term.
We had an accumulated deficit of $3.7 billion and $3.3 billion as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. In the longer term, we expect to make future investments in developing and expanding our business, including technology, recruitment and training, marketing and pursuing strategic opportunities. These investments may not result in increased revenue or growth in our business.
We had an accumulated deficit of $5.0 billion and $3.7 billion as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. In the longer term, we expect to make future investments in developing and expanding our business, including technology, recruitment and training, marketing and pursuing strategic opportunities. These investments may not result in increased revenue or growth in our business.
We believe that our ability to compete depends upon many factors both within and beyond our control, including the following: • the financial competitiveness of our products for consumers; • the number of potential customers; • the timing and market acceptance of our products and the iBuying model, including new products offered by us or our competitors; • our selling and marketing efforts; • our customer service and support efforts; • our continued ability to develop and improve our technology to support our business model; • customer adoption of our platform as an alternative to traditional methods of buying and selling residential real estate; and • our brand strength relative to our competitors.
We believe that our ability to compete depends upon many factors both within and beyond our control, including the following: • the financial competitiveness of our products for consumers; • the number of potential customers; • the timing and market acceptance of our products and the iBuying model, including new products offered by us or our competitors; • our selling and marketing efforts; • our customer service and support efforts; • our continued ability to develop and improve our technology to support our business model, including our ability to leverage AI to drive operational efficiency and improve the customer experience; • customer adoption of our platform as an alternative to traditional methods of buying and selling residential real estate; and • our brand strength relative to our competitors.
For certain licenses, we are required to designate individual licensed brokers of record, qualified individuals and control persons. Certain licensed entities also are subject to routine examination and monitoring by the CPFB (for title and escrow) and/or state licensing authorities.
For certain licenses, we are required to designate individual licensed brokers of record, qualified individuals and control persons. Certain licensed entities also are subject to routine examination and monitoring by the CFPB (for mortgage and title and escrow) and/or state licensing authorities.
In addition, it is possible that a resolution of one or more such proceedings could result in reputational harm, liability, penalties, or sanctions, as well as judgments, consent decrees, or orders preventing us from offering certain features, functionalities, products, or services, or requiring a change in our business practices, products or technologies, which could in the future materially and adversely affect our business, operating results and financial condition. 39 TABLE OF CONTENTS OPENDOOR TECHNOLOGIES INC.
In addition, it is possible that a resolution of one or more such proceedings could result in reputational harm, liability, penalties, or sanctions, as well as judgments, consent decrees, or orders preventing us from offering certain features, functionalities, products, or services, or requiring a change in our business practices, products or technologies, which could in the future materially and adversely affect our business, operating results and financial condition.
These laws are complex and sometimes ambiguous, and can be costly to comply with, require significant management time and effort, require a substantial investment in technology, and subject us to supervisory audits, claims, government enforcement actions, civil and criminal liability or other remedies, including suspension of business operations.
These laws are complex and sometimes ambiguous, could directly impact our operations, and can be costly to comply with, require significant management time and effort, require a substantial investment in technology, and subject us to supervisory audits, claims, government enforcement actions, civil and criminal liability or other remedies, including suspension of business operations.
We utilize a significant amount of debt and financing arrangements in the operation of our business. Our cash flows and operating results could be adversely affected by required payments of debt or related interest and other risks of our debt financing. As of December 31, 2024 we had approximately $1.9 billion of non-recourse asset-backed loans.
We utilize a significant amount of debt and financing arrangements in the operation of our business. Our cash flows and operating results could be adversely affected by required payments of debt or related interest and other risks of our debt financing. As of December 31, 2025, we had approximately $1.1 billion of non-recourse asset-backed debt.
We buy and sell homes, provide real estate brokerage services, provide title insurance and settlement services, provide other product offerings, and have historically provided mortgage lending and brokerage services, which results in us receiving or facilitating transmission of Personal Information. This information is increasingly subject to legislation and regulation in the United States.
We buy and sell homes, operate a mortgage business, provide real estate brokerage services, provide title insurance and settlement services, provide other product offerings, and have historically provided brokerage services, which results in us receiving or facilitating transmission of Personal Information. This information is increasingly subject to legislation and regulation in the United States.
An over-supply of home inventory will generally cause downward pressure on our sales prices and margins and increase our average days to sale. Our inventory of homes purchased has typically represented a significant portion of total assets.
An oversupply of home inventory will generally cause downward pressure on our sales prices and margins and increase our average days to sale. Our inventory of homes purchased has typically represented a significant portion of total assets.
We are currently, and may in the future be, the target of this type of litigation. For example, securities litigation claims related to our pricing algorithm were filed against us and certain of our current and former officers and directors in 2022 and 2023. See “ Part II – Item 8.
We are currently, and may in the future be, the target of this type of litigation. For example, securities litigation claims related to our pricing algorithm and other shareholder derivative matters were filed against us and certain of our current and former officers and directors in 2022 and 2023. See “ Part II – Item 8.
Our failure to repurchase the 2026 Notes at a time when such repurchase is required by the indenture governing the 2026 Notes or to pay the cash amounts due upon future conversions of the 2026 Notes as required by such indenture would constitute a default under such indenture.
Our failure to repurchase the Convertible Senior Notes at a time when such repurchase is required by the indenture governing the Convertible Senior Notes or to pay the cash amounts due upon future conversions of the Convertible Senior Notes as required by such indenture would constitute a default under such indenture.
The accounting method for reflecting the 2026 Notes on our balance sheet, accruing interest expense for the 2026 Notes and reflecting the underlying shares of our common stock in our reported diluted earnings per share may adversely affect our reported earnings and financial condition.
The accounting method for reflecting the Convertible Senior Notes on our balance sheet, accruing interest expense for the Convertible Senior Notes and reflecting the underlying shares of our common stock in our reported diluted earnings per share may adversely affect our reported earnings and financial condition.
In order to grow our business, we anticipate that we will continue to depend on relationships with third parties, such as settlement service providers, lenders, real estate agents, valuation companies, vendors we use to service and repair our homes, third-party partners we rely on for referrals, such as homebuilders and online real estate websites, and institutional buyers of our inventory, such as single-family rental REITs.
In order to grow our business, we anticipate that we will continue to depend on relationships with and the financial success of third parties, such as settlement service providers, lenders, real estate agents, valuation companies, home inspectors, vendors we use to service and repair our homes, third-party partners we rely on for referrals, such as homebuilders and online real estate websites, and institutional buyers of our inventory, such as single-family rental REITs.
If we are unable to effectively adapt or optimize our cost structure to offset declines in our revenue, including as a result of cost structure reduction initiatives we began implementing in 2024, it could have a material adverse effect on our growth, results of operations, and financial condition.
If we are unable to effectively adapt or optimize our cost structure to offset declines in our revenue, including as a result of cost structure reduction initiatives we began implementing in 2024 and additional AI efficiencies we began implementing in 2025, it could have a material adverse effect on our growth, results of operations, and financial condition.
We have a history of losses, and we may not achieve or maintain profitability in the future. We have incurred net losses on an annual basis since we were founded. We incurred net losses of $392 million, $275 million, and $1.4 billion for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively.
We have a history of losses, and we may not achieve or maintain profitability in the future. We have incurred net losses on an annual basis since we were founded. We incurred net losses of $1.3 billion, $392 million, and $275 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively.
We could be subject to additional tax liabilities and our ability to use our net operating loss carryforwards and other tax attributes may be limited in connection with the Business Combination or other ownership changes. We are subject to federal and state income and non-income taxes in the United States, and foreign income and non-income taxes in Canada and India.
We could be subject to additional tax liabilities and our ability to use our net operating loss carryforwards and other tax attributes may be limited in connection with past or future ownership changes. We are subject to federal and state income and non-income taxes in the United States, and foreign income and non-income taxes in Canada and India.
Cybersecurity incidents may occur to us or our third-party providers and, depending on their nature and scope, could potentially result in the misappropriation, destruction, corruption or unavailability of critical data and Confidential Information (our own or that of third parties, including Personal Information of our customers and employees) and the disruption of business operations.
Cybersecurity incidents that impact us or our third-party providers, depending on their nature and scope, could potentially result in the misappropriation, destruction, corruption or unavailability of critical data and Confidential Information (our own or that of third parties, including Personal Information of our customers and employees) and the disruption of business operations.
A default under the indenture governing the 2026 Notes or the fundamental change itself may also lead to a default under agreements governing our existing or future indebtedness, which may result in such existing or future indebtedness becoming immediately payable in full.
A default under the indenture governing the Convertible Senior Notes or the fundamental change itself may also lead to a default under agreements governing our existing or future indebtedness, which may result in such existing or future indebtedness becoming immediately payable in full.
A reduction in the availability of or access to inventory, including due to macroeconomic conditions, could have a material adverse effect on our business, sales, and results of operations. Additionally, we evaluate thousands of potential homes daily using our proprietary pricing model.
A reduction in the availability of or access to inventory, including due to macroeconomic conditions or regulatory changes, could have a material adverse effect on our business, sales, and results of operations. Additionally, we evaluate thousands of potential homes daily using our proprietary pricing model and AI capabilities.
We may have to pay cash, incur debt or issue equity securities to pay for any such acquisition, each of which could affect our financial condition or the value of our capital stock. The sale of equity or issuance to finance any such acquisitions could result in dilution to our stockholders.
We may have to pay cash, incur debt or issue equity securities to pay for any such acquisition, each of which could affect our financial condition or the value of our capital stock. The sale of equity or issuance to finance any such acquisitions could result in dilution to our stockholders or adversely impact the price of our common stock.
We may not have sufficient funds to satisfy all amounts due under such existing or future indebtedness and repurchase the 2026 Notes or make cash payments upon conversions thereof.
We may not have sufficient funds to satisfy all amounts due under such existing or future indebtedness and repurchase the Convertible Senior Notes or make cash payments upon conversions thereof.
Customers and potential customers access our products primarily through our website and mobile applications. Our ability to attract, retain and serve customers depends on the reliable performance and availability of our website, mobile application, and technology infrastructure.
Customers and potential customers access our products primarily through our website and mobile applications. Our ability to attract, retain and serve customers depends on the reliable performance and availability of our website, mobile application, AI tools and features, and technology infrastructure.
In addition, our ability to repurchase the 2026 Notes or to pay cash upon conversions of the 2026 Notes may be limited by applicable law, by regulatory authorities or by agreements governing our future indebtedness.
In addition, our ability to repurchase the Convertible Senior Notes or to pay cash upon conversions of the Convertible Senior Notes may be limited by applicable law, by regulatory authorities or by agreements governing our future indebtedness.
Successful breaches, employee malfeasance, or human or technological error could result in, for example, unauthorized access to, disclosure, modification, misuse, loss, or destruction of company, customer, or other third-party data or systems; theft of sensitive, regulated, or Confidential Information and intellectual property; the loss of access to critical data or systems through ransomware, destructive attacks or other means; and business delays, service or system disruptions or denials of 37 TABLE OF CONTENTS OPENDOOR TECHNOLOGIES INC. service.
Successful breaches, employee malfeasance, or human or technological error could result in, for example, unauthorized access to, disclosure, modification, misuse, loss, or destruction of company, customer, or other third-party data or systems; theft of sensitive, regulated, or Confidential Information and intellectual property; the loss of access to critical data or systems through ransomware, destructive attacks or other means; and business delays, service or system disruptions or denials of service.
The risk of cybersecurity incidents directed at us or our third-party vendors includes uncoordinated individual attempts to gain unauthorized access to information technology systems, as well as sophisticated and targeted measures known as advanced persistent threats.
The risk of cybersecurity incidents directed at us or our third-party vendors includes uncoordinated individual attempts to gain unauthorized access to our IT Systems and those of our vendors and our Confidential Information, as well as sophisticated and targeted measures known as advanced persistent threats.
For example, we currently incorporate AI Technologies into our pricing algorithms, and our research into and continued development of such capabilities to build additional proprietary real estate specific models remain ongoing. We expect that increased investment will be required in the future to continuously improve our use of AI Technologies.
For example, we currently 28 TABLE OF CONTENTS OPENDOOR TECHNOLOGIES INC. incorporate AI Technologies into our pricing algorithms, and our research into and continued development of such capabilities to build additional proprietary real estate specific models remain ongoing. We expect that increased investment will be required in the future to continuously improve our use of AI Technologies.
The GLBA regulates, among other things, the use of certain information about individuals in the context of the provision of financial services, including both a “Privacy Rule” (which imposes obligations on financial institutions relating to the use or disclosure of non-public personal information) and a “Safeguards Rule” (which imposes obligations on financial institutions and, indirectly their service providers, to implement and maintain physical, administrative and technological measures to protect the security of non-public personal financial information).
The GLBA regulates, among other things, the use of certain information about individuals in the context of the provision of financial services, including both a “Privacy Rule” (which imposes obligations on financial institutions relating to the use or disclosure of non-public personal information) and a “Safeguards Rule” (which imposes obligations on financial institutions 26 TABLE OF CONTENTS OPENDOOR TECHNOLOGIES INC. and, indirectly their service providers, to implement and maintain physical, administrative and technological measures to protect the security of non-public personal financial information).
The successful assertion of one or more large claims against us that exceed available insurance coverage, denial of coverage as to any specific claim, or any change or cessation in our insurance policies and coverages, including premium 38 TABLE OF CONTENTS OPENDOOR TECHNOLOGIES INC. increases or the imposition of large deductible requirements, could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, and financial condition.
The successful assertion of one or more large claims against us that exceed available insurance coverage, denial of coverage as to any specific claim, or any change or cessation in our insurance policies and coverages, including premium increases or the imposition of large deductible requirements, could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, and financial condition.
The CCPA requires covered businesses to, among other things, provide disclosures to California consumers, and afford such consumers privacy rights such as the ability to opt-out of certain sales or the sharing of Personal Information and expands rights to access and requires deletion of their Personal Information, and receive detailed information about how their Personal Information is collected, used and shared.
The CCPA requires covered businesses to, among other things, provide disclosures to California consumers, and it affords such consumers privacy rights such as the ability to opt-out of certain sales or the sharing of Personal Information, access their Personal Information, request the deletion of their Personal Information, and receive detailed information about how their Personal Information is collected, used and shared.
Our ability to utilize our net operating loss carryforwards and other tax attributes to offset future taxable income or tax liabilities may be limited as a result of ownership changes, including potential changes in connection with the Business Combination (as defined herein) or other past or future transactions, some of which are out of our control.
Our ability to utilize our net operating loss carryforwards and other tax attributes to offset future taxable income or tax liabilities may be limited as a result of ownership changes, including potential changes in connection with past or future transactions, some of which are out of our control.
The issuance costs were treated as a debt discount for accounting purposes, which will be amortized into interest expense over the term of the 2026 Notes.
The issuance costs were treated as a debt discount for accounting purposes, which will be amortized into interest expense over the term of the Convertible Senior Notes.
The price of our common stock may fluctuate due to a variety of factors, including: • changes in the industries in which we and our customers operate; • developments involving our competitors; • changes in laws and regulations affecting our business; • variations in our operating performance and the performance of our competitors in general; • actual or anticipated fluctuations in our quarterly or annual operating results; • publication of research reports by securities analysts about us or our competitors or our industry; • changes in financial estimates and recommendations by securities analysts; • issuances of shares of our common stock upon conversion of our 2026 Notes; • short sellers manipulating our stock, resulting in a price decrease; • our business being subject to seasonality with greater demand and home price appreciation from home buyers in the spring and summer, and typically weaker demand and lower home price appreciation in late fall and winter; • the public’s reaction to our press releases, our other public announcements and our filings with the SEC; • actions by stockholders, including the sale of their shares of our common stock; • additions and departures of key personnel; • commencement of, or involvement in, litigation involving our Company; • changes in our capital structure, such as future issuances of securities or the incurrence of additional debt; • the volume of shares of our common stock available for public sale; and • general economic and political conditions, such as interest rate increases, including the recent significant increases in 2022 and 2023, higher inflation and decreased consumer confidence, recessions, the future impacts of pandemics or epidemics, local and national elections, fuel prices, international currency fluctuations, corruption, inflation, political instability, and acts of war or terrorism.
The price of our common stock and Warrants have fluctuated and may fluctuate in the future due to a variety of factors, including: • changes in the industries in which we and our customers operate; • developments involving our competitors; • changes in laws and regulations affecting our business; • variations in our operating performance and the performance of our competitors in general; • actual or anticipated fluctuations in our quarterly or annual operating results; • publication of research reports by securities analysts or other third parties about us or our competitors or our industry, which may be inaccurate or unfavorable; • changes in financial estimates and recommendations by securities analysts; • issuances of shares of our common stock upon conversion of our Notes and exercise of our Warrants; • general speculation by investors and others; • short sellers manipulating our stock, resulting in a price decrease; • “short squeezes” and “meme” trading of our common stock or the common equity of companies in our industry; • our business being subject to seasonality with greater demand and home price appreciation from home buyers in the spring and summer, and typically weaker demand and lower home price appreciation in late fall and winter; • the public’s reaction to our press releases, our other public announcements and our filings with the SEC; • actions by stockholders, including the sale of their shares of our common stock; • additions and departures of key personnel; • commencement of, or involvement in, litigation involving our Company; • changes in our capital structure, such as future issuances of securities or the incurrence of additional debt; • the volume of shares of our common stock available for public sale; and • general economic and political conditions, such as interest rate increases, including the recent significant increases in 2022 and 2023, higher inflation and decreased consumer confidence, recessions, the future impacts of pandemics or epidemics, local and national elections, fuel prices, international currency fluctuations, corruption, inflation, political instability, and acts of war or terrorism.
Moreover, the current U.S. presidential administration has implemented tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China, and has promoted plans to implement tariffs on other countries and pursue other trade policies intended to restrict imports, which may further increase the cost of materials for home repairs.
Moreover, the current U.S. presidential administration has implemented tariffs on certain goods and services imported from Canada, Mexico, China, and other countries, and has promoted plans to pursue other trade policies intended to restrict imports, which may further increase the cost of materials for home repairs.
Even if we do not determine that it is necessary or appropriate to record an inventory valuation adjustment in the current financial period, a reduction in the estimated net realizable value of a property could subsequently manifest and would therefore affect our earnings and financial condition at that time.
Even if we do not determine that it is necessary or appropriate to record an inventory valuation adjustment in the current financial period, a reduction in the estimated net realizable value of a property could subsequently manifest and would therefore affect our earnings and financial condition at that time. 18 TABLE OF CONTENTS OPENDOOR TECHNOLOGIES INC.