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Contingencies (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Changes in Liability for Representation and Warrant Obligations, Compensatory Fees for Foreclosures that may Ultimately Exceed Investor Timelines and Related Indemnification Obligations
The following table presents the changes in our liability for representation and warranty obligations, compensatory fees for foreclosures that may ultimately exceed investor timelines and similar indemnification obligations:
 
Years Ended December 31,
 
2019
 
2018
 
2017
Beginning balance (1)
$
49,267

 
$
19,229

 
$
24,285

Provision (reversal) for representation and warranty obligations
(11,701
)
 
4,649

 
(1,371
)
New production reserves
304

 
7,437

 
702

Obligation assumed in connection with the acquisition of PHH
—

 
27,736

 
—

Charge-offs and other (2) (3)
12,968

 
(9,784
)
 
(4,387
)
Ending balance (1)
$
50,838

 
$
49,267

 
$
19,229

(1)
The liability for representation and warranty obligations and compensatory fees for foreclosures is reported in Other liabilities (a component of Liability for indemnification obligations) on our consolidated balance sheets.
(2)
Includes principal and interest losses realized in connection with repurchased loans, make-whole, indemnification and fee payments and settlements net of recoveries, if any.
(3)
Includes $18.0 million liability for representation and warranty obligations related to sold advances previously presented as allowance for losses. See Note 7 — Advances.