Nationstar Mortgage helps turn home ownership into more than just a wish upon a star. The company is one of the largest servicers of residential mortgage loans in the US, with a servicing portfolio comprised more than 2.5 million loans that total in excess of $400 billion in unpaid principal balances. Nationstar also originates loans (primarily government- and agency-backed mortgages), which it typically sells or securitizes within one month of origination; mortgage sales make up one-third of its total revenue. The company serves consumers directly through its Texas-based call center, and also offers its products through wholesalers. Its Xome subsidiary offers ancillary real estate services. Nationstar went public in 2012.