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August 16, 2023 8-K

Current Report

EXECUTION 6313426-1 THIS RESTRUCTURING SUPPORT AGREEMENT AND THE DOCUMENTS ATTACHED HERETO COLLECTIVELY DESCRIBE A PROPOSED RESTRUCTURING OF THE COMPANIES THAT WILL BE EFFECTUATED THROUGH FILING CHAPTER 11 CASES IN THE BANKRUPTCY COURT.

August 16, 2023 EX-10.3

DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION LOAN AND SECURITY AGREEMENT

DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION LOAN AND SECURITY AGREEMENT THIS DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION LOAN AND SECURITY AGREEMENT, dated as of August 4, 2023 (as amended, restated, amended and restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, this “Agreement”), is entered into by and among Novation Companies, Inc.

August 16, 2023 EX-99.1

IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF DELAWARE

IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF DELAWARE ) In re: ) Chapter 11 ) NOVATION COMPANIES, INC.

August 16, 2023 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 13, 2023 NOVATION COMPANIE

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 - FORM 8-K - CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 13, 2023 - NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) - Maryland (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 000-22897 (Commission F

January 20, 2023 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 16, 2023 NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 000-22897 74-2830661 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organiz

January 20, 2023 EX-16.1

January 20, 2023

Exhibit 16.1 January 20, 2023 U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Office of the Chief Accountant 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549 Re: Novation Companies, Inc. File No. 000-22897 Dear Sir or Madam: We have read Item 4.01 of Form 8-K of Novation Companies dated January 20, 2023 and agree with the statements concerning our Firm contained therein. Very Truly Yours, Boulay PLLP

April 7, 2022 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 23, 2022 NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 000-22897 74-2830661 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organizat

January 21, 2022 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 14, 2022 NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 000-22897 74-2830661 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organiz

November 12, 2021 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ? QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2021 ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Transition Period From to Commission File Number 001-13533 NO

August 17, 2021 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 16, 2021 NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 000-22897 74-2830661 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organiza

August 11, 2021 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ? QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2021 ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Transition Period From to Commission File Number 001-13533 NOVATIO

July 16, 2021 EX-4.1

Fourth Amendment to Rights Agreement, dated as of July 15, 2021, by and between Novation Companies, Inc. and Computershare Trust Company, N.A.

Exhibit 4.1 FOURTH AMENDMENT TO RIGHTS AGREEMENT THIS FOURTH AMENDMENT TO RIGHTS AGREEMENT (this ?Amendment?) is made as of July 15, 2021, by and between Novation Companies, Inc. (formerly NovaStar Financial, Inc.) (the ?Company?) and Computershare Trust Company, N.A. (the ?Rights Agent?). WHEREAS, the Company and the Rights Agent are parties to that certain Rights Agreement dated as of September

July 16, 2021 8-K

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Material Modification to Rights of Security Holders, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): July 15, 2021 NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Maryland 000-22897 74-2830661 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission

July 16, 2021 8-A12G/A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-A/A (Amendment No. 4) FOR REGISTRATION OF CERTAIN CLASSES OF SECURITIES PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR (g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. (E

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-A/A (Amendment No. 4) FOR REGISTRATION OF CERTAIN CLASSES OF SECURITIES PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR (g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 74-2830661 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employ

May 13, 2021 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ? QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2021 ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Transition Period From to Commission File Number 001-13533 NOVATI

March 4, 2021 EX-21.1

Subsidiaries of the Registrant.

Exhibit 21.1 SUBSIDIARIES OF THE REGISTRANT Novation Holding, Inc., a Delaware Corporation Healthcare Staffing, Inc., a Georgia corporation NovaStar Mortgage LLC, a Virginia limited liability company NovaStar Mortgage Funding Corporation, a Delaware corporation NovaStar REMIC Financing Corporation, a Delaware corporation

March 4, 2021 10-K

Annual Report - FORM 10-K

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ? ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2020 ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Transition Period From to Commission File Number 000-22897 NOVATION CO

November 12, 2020 10-Q

Quarterly Report - FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2020 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Transition Period From to Commission File Number 001-13533 NO

September 21, 2020 EX-4.1

2015 Incentive Stock Plan, as amended

Exhibit 4.1 AMENDED 2015 INCENTIVE STOCK PLAN 1. Purpose of the Plan. The purpose of the Plan is to provide the Company with a means to assist in recruiting, retaining and rewarding certain employees, directors and consultants and to motivate such individuals to exert their best efforts on behalf of the Employer by providing incentives through the granting of Awards. By granting Awards to such ind

September 21, 2020 S-8

Novation Companies, Inc. Amended 2015 Incentive Stock Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Registration Statement on Form S-8 filed on September 21, 2020).*

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM S-8 Registration Statement Under the Securities Act of 1933 Novation Companies, Inc. Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter Maryland 74-2830661 State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization IRS Employer Identification Number 9229 Ward Parkway, Suite 340 Kansas City, MO 64114 Address of Princip

August 13, 2020 10-Q

Quarterly Report - FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2020 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Transition Period From to Commission File Number 001-13533 NOVATIO

May 13, 2020 10-Q

Quarterly Report - FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2020 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Transition Period From to Commission File Number 001-13533 NOVATI

March 23, 2020 EX-21.1

Subsidiaries of the Registrant.

Exhibit 21.1 SUBSIDIARIES OF THE REGISTRANT Novation Holding, Inc., a Delaware Corporation Healthcare Staffing, Inc., a Georgia corporation NovaStar Mortgage LLC, a Virginia limited liability company NovaStar Mortgage Funding Corporation, a Delaware corporation NovaStar REMIC Financing Corporation, a Delaware corporation

March 23, 2020 10-K

NOVC / Novation Companies, Inc. 10-K - Annual Report - FORM 10-K

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2019 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Transition Period From to Commission File Number 000-22897 NOVATION CO

March 23, 2020 EX-4.6

Description of the Company's Securities

Exhibit 4.6 DESCRIPTION OF THE REGISTRANT’S SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Novation Companies, Inc. (“Novation” or the “Company”) has authority to issue 800,000,000 shares of capital stock (the “Capital Stock”), consisting of 780,000,000 shares of common stock, $0.01 par value per share (the “Common Stock”), and 20,000,000 shares of preferred st

December 13, 2019 8-K

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 December 12, 2019 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 000-22897 74-2830661 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organiz

November 13, 2019 10-Q

NOVC / Novation Companies, Inc. 10-Q - Quarterly Report - FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2019 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Transition Period From to Commission File Number 001-13533 NO

October 31, 2019 DEFA14A

NOVC / Novation Companies, Inc. DEFA14A - -

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confide

October 31, 2019 DEF 14A

NOVC / Novation Companies, Inc. DEF 14A - -

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confide

September 25, 2019 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): September 20, 2019 NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 000-22897 74-2830661 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commis

September 25, 2019 EX-10.1

Employment Agreement, dated as of October 1, 2019, by and between Novation Companies, Inc. and David W. Pointer (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 25, 2019).

Exhibit 10.1 EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT This Employment Agreement (the “Employment Agreement”), is made and entered into as of October 1, 2019 (the “Commencement Date”), by and between Novation Companies, Inc., a Maryland corporation (the “Company”), and David W. Pointer (the “Executive”). RECITALS: WHEREAS, the Executive has been employed by the Company since March 27th, 2018; WHEREAS, the Executive an

August 12, 2019 EX-10.1

First Amendment to Senior Secured Note Purchase Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 on the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on August 12, 2019).

Exhibit 10.1 FIRST AMENDMENT TO SENIOR SECURED NOTE PURCHASE AGREEMENT THIS FIRST AMENDMENT TO SENIOR SECURED NOTE PURCHASE AGREEMENT is dated as of August 9, 2019, by and among NOVATION COMPANIES, INC., a Maryland corporation (“Issuer”), each of those Subsidiaries of the Issuer identified as a “Guarantor” on the signature pages hereto and such other Subsidiaries of the Issuer as may from time to

August 12, 2019 10-Q

NOVC / Novation Companies, Inc. 10-Q - Quarterly Report - FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2019 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Transition Period From to Commission File Number 001-13533 NOVATIO

May 13, 2019 10-Q

NOVC / Novation Companies, Inc. 10-Q Quarterly Report FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2019 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Transition Period From to Commission File Number 001-13533 NOVATI

March 28, 2019 10-K

NOVC / Novation Companies, Inc. FORM 10-K (Annual Report)

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2018 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Transition Period From to Commission File Number 000-22897 NOVATION CO

March 28, 2019 EX-21.1

Subsidiaries of the Registrant.

Exhibit 21.1 SUBSIDIARIES OF THE REGISTRANT Novation Holding, Inc., a Delaware Corporation Healthcare Staffing, Inc., a Georgia corporation NovaStar Mortgage LLC, a Virginia limited liability company NovaStar Mortgage Funding Corporation, a Delaware corporation NovaStar REMIC Financing Corporation, a Delaware corporation NovaStar CDO Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation

January 4, 2019 8-K

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): December 28, 2018 NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 000-22897 74-2830661 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commiss

December 14, 2018 EX-3.1

ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT

Exhibit 3.1 ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. (the “Corporation”), a corporation organized and existing under and by virtue of the provisions of the General Corporation Law of the State of Maryland (the “MGCL”), hereby certifies to the Department of Assessments and Taxation of Maryland (the “Department”) that: FIRST: The name of the Corporation is Novation Companies, Inc. SECOND: The

December 14, 2018 8-K

Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): December 12, 2018 NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 000-22897 74-2830661 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commiss

November 13, 2018 10-Q

NOVC / Novation Companies, Inc. 10-Q 09302018 (Quarterly Report)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2018 o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Transition Period From to Commission File Number 001-13533 NOVATION COMPANIES,

October 10, 2018 8-K

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 October 4, 2018 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 000-22897 74-2830661 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organizat

September 6, 2018 DEF 14A

NOVC / Novation Companies, Inc. DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confide

August 16, 2018 PRE 14A

NOVC / Novation Companies, Inc. PRE 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☒ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confide

August 14, 2018 10-Q

NOVC / Novation Companies, Inc. 06 30 2018 10-Q (Quarterly Report)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2018 o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Transition Period From to Commission File Number 001-13533 NOVATION COMPANIES, INC.

July 25, 2018 8-A12G/A

NOVC / Novation Companies, Inc. 8-A12G/A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-A/A (Amendment No. 3) FOR REGISTRATION OF CERTAIN CLASSES OF SECURITIES PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR (g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 74-2830661 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employ

July 25, 2018 EX-4.1

Third Amendment to Rights Agreement, dated as of July 20, 2018, between Novation Companies, Inc. and Computershare Trust Company, N.A.

Exhibit 4.1 THIRD AMENDMENT TO RIGHTS AGREEMENT THIS THIRD AMENDMENT TO RIGHTS AGREEMENT (the “Amendment”) is made as of July 20, 2018, between Novation Companies, Inc. (formerly NovaStar Financial, Inc.) (the “Company”) and Computershare Trust Company, N.A. (the “Rights Agent”). WHEREAS, the Company and the Rights Agent are parties to that certain Rights Agreement dated as of September 15, 2011,

July 25, 2018 8-K

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Material Modification to Rights of Security Holders, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): July 20, 2018 NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 000-22897 74-2830661 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission

May 11, 2018 10-Q

NOVC / Novation Companies, Inc. 10-Q (Quarterly Report)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2018 o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Transition Period From to Commission File Number 001-13533 NOVATION COMPANIES, INC.

April 17, 2018 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): April 12, 2018 NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 000-22897 74-2830661 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission

April 10, 2018 EX-21.1

Subsidiaries of the Registrant.

EXHIBIT 21.1 SUBSIDIARIES OF THE REGISTRANT Novation Holding, Inc., a Delaware Corporation Healthcare Staffing, Inc., a Georgia corporation NovaStar Mortgage LLC, a Virginia limited liability company NovaStar Mortgage Funding Corporation, a Delaware corporation NovaStar REMIC Financing Corporation, a Delaware corporation NovaStar CDO Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation

April 10, 2018 EX-10.12

Employment Agreement, dated as of July 27, 2017, by and among Healthcare Staffing, Inc., Novation Companies, Inc. and Richard Rector.*

EXHIBIT 10.12 EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT This EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”), dated as of July 27, 2017, is by and among HEALTHCARE STAFFING, INC. (the “Company”), NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. (“Parent”), and RICHARD RECTOR (“Executive”). W I T N E S S E T H: WHEREAS, the Company’s entry into an employment agreement with Executive is a condition to closing the transactions contemplated by the Stock

April 10, 2018 10-K

NOVC / Novation Companies, Inc. 10-K (Annual Report)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2017 o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Transition Period From to Commission File Number 000-22897 NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. (Exa

April 10, 2018 EX-10.11

Employment Agreement, dated as of August 9, 2017, by and between Novation Companies, Inc. and Carolyn Campbell (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on April 10, 2018).*

EXHIBIT 10.11 August 9, 2017 Carolyn Campbell 8805 Custer Trail Kansas City, MO 64131 Dear Carolyn: On behalf of Novation Companies, Inc. (the “Company”), we are pleased to present this offer for you to join the Company in the position of Chief Financial Officer of the Company, and to serve as the Company’s Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer, reporting to the Executive Ch

April 3, 2018 NT 10-K

NOVC / Novation Companies, Inc. NT 10-K

SEC FILE NUMBER 000-22897 CUSIP NUMBER 66989V107 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

March 28, 2018 EX-10.1

Employment Agreement, dated as of March 27, 2018, by and between Novation Companies, Inc. and David Pointer (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 28, 2018).*

Exhibit 10.1 EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT This Employment Agreement (the “Employment Agreement”), is made and entered into as of March 27, 2018 (the “Commencement Date”), by and between Novation Companies, Inc., a Maryland corporation (the “Company”), and David W. Pointer (the “Executive”). RECITALS: WHEREAS, the Executive is becoming an employee of the Company on the Commencement Date; WHEREAS, the Execu

March 28, 2018 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): March 27, 2018 NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 000-22897 74-2830661 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission

February 27, 2018 10-Q

NOVC / Novation Companies, Inc. 10-Q (Quarterly Report)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2017 o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Transition Period From to Commission File Number 001-13533 NOVATION COMPANIES,

February 27, 2018 EX-2.1

Closing Agreement, dated as of July 27, 2017, by and among Novation Companies, Inc., Novation Holding, Inc., Healthcare Staffing, Inc. and Butler America, LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 on the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on February 26, 2018).

Exhibit 2.1 CLOSING AGREEMENT This CLOSING AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is made as of July 27, 2017, by and between Novation Companies, Inc. (“Parent”), Novation Holding, Inc. (“Buyer”), Healthcare Staffing, Inc. (the “Company”) and Butler America, LLC (“Seller”). Capitalized terms used in this Agreement and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Purchase Agre

February 27, 2018 EX-10.1

Senior Secured Note Purchase Agreement, dated as of July 27, 2017, among Novation Companies, Inc., Novation Holding, Inc., Healthcare Staffing, Inc., Taberna Preferred Funding I, Ltd., Taberna Preferred Funding II, Ltd., Kodiak CDO I, Ltd., and Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 on the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on February 26, 2018).

Exhibit 10.1 $85,937,500.00 SENIOR SECURED NOTE PURCHASE AGREEMENT among NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. as Issuer, and THE SUBSIDIARIES OF THE ISSUER FROM TIME TO TIME PARTY HERETO, as Guarantors, TABERNA PREFERRED FUNDING I, LTD., TABERNA PREFERRED FUNDING II, LTD., and KODIAK CDO I, LTD. as Noteholders, and, WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, as Collateral Agent Dated as of July 27, 2017 Table of C

January 11, 2018 EX-99.2

July 2, 2017

Exhibit ITEM 9.01(a) - Interim Financial Statements of Business Acquired Healthcare Staffing, Inc. Balance Sheets (In Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Amounts) July 2, 2017 January 1, 2017 (Unaudited) ASSETS Current assets: Cash $ 281 $ 649 Accounts receivable 5,535 7,740 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 153 129 Due from Parent ? 2,500 Total current assets 5,969 11,018 Fixed assets,

January 11, 2018 EX-99.3

As Reported Prior to HCS Acquisition

Exhibit ITEM 9.01 (b) ? Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Consolidated Financial Information On February 1, 2017, Novation Companies, Inc. (?Novation? or the ?Company?) entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement (as amended, the ?HCS Purchase Agreement?) with Novation Holding, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (?NHI?), Healthcare Staffing, Inc. (?HCS?) and Butler America, LLC, the o

January 11, 2018 8-K/A

Financial Statements and Exhibits

Document UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K/A (Amendment No. 1) CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 27, 2017 NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 000-22897 74-2830661 (State or other jurisdiction o

January 11, 2018 EX-99.1

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT

Exhibit ITEM 9.01(a) - Audited Financial Statements of Business Acquired INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT Board of Directors Healthcare Staffing, Inc. We have audited the accompanying financial statements of Healthcare Staffing, Inc. (the "Company"), which comprise the balance sheets as of January 1, 2017 and December 27, 2015, and the related statements of operations, net capital deficiency, and cash

November 21, 2017 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2017 o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO S

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2017 o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Transition Period From to Commission File Number 001-13533 NOVATION COMPANIES, INC.

November 20, 2017 EX-10.1

Revolving Credit and Security Agreement, dated as of November 17, 2017, by and between HCS and Federal National Payables, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 20, 2017).

Exhibit 10.1 REVOLVING CREDIT AND SECURITY AGREEMENT THIS REVOLVING CREDIT AND SECURITY AGREEMENT (?Agreement?) is entered into as of November 17, 2017, between Healthcare Staffing, Inc., a Georgia corporation (?Borrower?), and FEDERAL NATIONAL PAYABLES, INC., a Delaware corporation doing business as Federal National Commercial Credit (?Lender?). Background Borrower wishes to obtain a revolving se

November 20, 2017 8-K

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): November 17, 2017 NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 000-22897 74-2830661 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commiss

November 20, 2017 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2017 o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2017 o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Transition Period From to Commission File Number 001-13533 NOVATION COMPANIES, INC.

October 26, 2017 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Year Ended December 31, 2016 o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Transition Period From to Commission File Number 000-22897 NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. (Exact Name

October 26, 2017 EX-10.3

Form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement for Non-Employee Directors under the Novation Companies, Inc. 2015 Incentive Stock Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on October 26, 2017).*

EXHIBIT 10.3 NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. RESTRICTED STOCK AWARD AGREEMENT NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTORS This Restricted Stock Award Agreement (the ?Agreement?) is by and between Novation Companies, Inc., a Maryland corporation (the ?Corporation?), and [DIRECTOR] (?Director?), and is effective as of [ , ] (the ?Date of Grant?). WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 7.A. of the Novation Companies, Inc. 2015 Incentive

October 26, 2017 EX-10.4

Form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement for Employees under the Novation Companies, Inc. 2015 Incentive Stock Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on October 26, 2017).*

EXHIBIT 10.4 NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. RESTRICTED STOCK AWARD AGREEMENT NOVATION COMPANIES, Inc. EMPLOYEES This Restricted Stock Award Agreement (the ?Agreement?) is by and between Novation Companies, Inc., a Maryland corporation (the ?Corporation?), and [EMPLOYEE] (?Employee?), and is effective as of [ , ] (the ?Date of Grant?). WHEREAS, the Employee serves as [TITLE] of the Corporation; and WHERE

October 26, 2017 EX-21.1

SUBSIDIARIES OF THE REGISTRANT

EXHIBIT 21.1 SUBSIDIARIES OF THE REGISTRANT Novation Holdings, Inc., a Delaware Corporation Healthcare Staffing, Inc., a Georgia corporation NovaStar Mortgage LLC, a Virginia limited liability company NovaStar Mortgage Funding Corporation, a Delaware corporation NovaStar REMIC Financing Corporation, a Delaware corporation NovaStar CDO Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation 2114 Central, LLC, a Del

October 3, 2017 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): September 29, 2017 NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 000-22897 74-2830661 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commis

August 15, 2017 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): August 9, 2017 NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 000-22897 74-2830661 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission

August 2, 2017 8-K

Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year, Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant, Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets, Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): July 27, 2017 NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 000-22897 74-2830661 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission

August 2, 2017 EX-3.2

Second Amended and Restated Bylaws (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 2, 2017).

EX-3.2 3 ex32to8k1103200308012017.htm Exhibit 3.2 NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS ARTICLE I MEETINGS OF STOCKHOLDERS Section 1. ANNUAL MEETING. An annual meeting of stockholders for the election of directors and the transaction of any business within the powers of the Corporation shall be held on the date and at the time and place set by the Board of Directors. Section

August 2, 2017 EX-3.1

Articles of Amendment and Restatement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 2, 2017).

Exhibit 3.1 Novation Companies, Inc. ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT First: Novation Companies, Inc., a Maryland corporation, desires to amend and restate its charter as currently in effect and as hereinafter amended. Second: The following provisions are all the provisions of the charter currently in effect and as hereinafter amended: Article I NAME The name of the corporation (the ?Corporat

June 16, 2017 EX-99.2

IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF MARYLAND (BALTIMORE DIVISION)

Exhibit 99.2 IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF MARYLAND (BALTIMORE DIVISION) In re: Novation Companies, Inc., et al., Debtors.1 Chapter 11 Case No. 16-19745, 19747-19749 DER (Jointly Administered) NOTICE OF FILING OF CERTAIN PLAN SUPPLEMENT DOCUMENTS AND SCHEDULES RELATING TO THE DEBTORS’ SECOND AMENDED CHAPTER 11 PLAN OF REORGANIZATION PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, pursuant to

June 16, 2017 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Bankruptcy or Receivership

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): June 12, 2017 NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 000-22897 74-2830661 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission

June 16, 2017 EX-99.1

IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF MARYLAND BALTIMORE DIVISION

Exhibit 99.1 IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF MARYLAND BALTIMORE DIVISION In re: Novation Companies, Inc., et al., Debtors.1 Chapter 11 Case No. 16-19745, 19747-19749 DER (Jointly Administered) DEBTORS? SECOND AMENDED JOINT CHAPTER 11 PLAN OF REORGANIZATION OF (i) NOVATION COMPANIES, INC AND (ii) NOVASTAR MORTGAGE LLC Dated: May 17, 2017 OLSHAN FROME WOLOSKY LLP Adam H. Fr

June 16, 2017 EX-99.3

IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF MARYLAND (BALTIMORE DIVISION)

Exhibit 99.3 Entered: June 12th, 2017 Signed: June 12th, 2017 SO ORDERED IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF MARYLAND (BALTIMORE DIVISION) In re: Novation Companies, Inc., et al., 1 Debtors. Chapter 11 Case No. 16-19745, 19747-19749 DER (Jointly Administered) FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND ORDER CONFIRMING, PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 1129(a) AND (b) OF THE BANKRUPTCY CODE

April 13, 2017 EX-99.1

IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF MARYLAND BALTIMORE DIVISION

Exhibit 99.1 THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION OF ACCEPTANCE OR REJECTION OF THE PLAN. ACCEPTANCES OR REJECTIONS MAY NOT BE SOLICITED UNTIL A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT HAS BEEN APPROVED BY THE BANKRUPTCY COURT. THIS DISCLOSURE STATEMENT IS BEING SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL BUT HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED BY THE BANKRUPTCY COURT. IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF MARYLAND BALTIMORE DIVISION In re:

April 13, 2017 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 April 13, 2017 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 000-22897 74-2830661 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organizati

April 13, 2017 EX-99.2

IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF MARYLAND (Baltimore Division)

Exhibit 99.2 THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION OF ACCEPTANCE OR REJECTION OF THE PLAN. ACCEPTANCES OR REJECTIONS MAY NOT BE SOLICITED UNTIL A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT HAS BEEN APPROVED BY THE BANKRUPTCY COURT. THIS DISCLOSURE STATEMENT IS BEING SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL BUT HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED BY THE BANKRUPTCY COURT. IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF MARYLAND (Baltimore Division) In r

March 16, 2017 8-K

Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): March 16, 2017 NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 000-22897 74-2830661 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission

February 16, 2017 EX-99.1

IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF MARYLAND BALTIMORE DIVISION

Exhibit 99.1 THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION OF ACCEPTANCE OR REJECTION OF THE PLAN. ACCEPTANCES OR REJECTIONS MAY NOT BE SOLICITED UNTIL A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT HAS BEEN APPROVED BY THE BANKRUPTCY COURT. THIS DISCLOSURE STATEMENT IS BEING SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL BUT HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED BY THE BANKRUPTCY COURT. IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF MARYLAND BALTIMORE DIVISION In re:

February 16, 2017 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): February 14, 2017 NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 000-22897 74-2830661 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commiss

February 16, 2017 EX-99.2

IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF MARYLAND (Baltimore Division)

Exhibit 99.2 THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION OF ACCEPTANCE OR REJECTION OF THE PLAN. ACCEPTANCES OR REJECTIONS MAY NOT BE SOLICITED UNTIL A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT HAS BEEN APPROVED BY THE BANKRUPTCY COURT. THIS DISCLOSURE STATEMENT IS BEING SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL BUT HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED BY THE BANKRUPTCY COURT. IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF MARYLAND (Baltimore Division) In r

February 3, 2017 8-K

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): February 1, 2017 NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 000-22897 74-2830661 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commissi

February 3, 2017 EX-2.1

Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of February 1, 2017, by and among Novation Companies, Inc., Novation Holding, Inc., Healthcare Staffing, Inc. and Butler America, LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 on the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 3, 2017).**

Exhibit 2.1 STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT by and among NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. (“Parent”), Novation Holding, Inc. (“Buyer”), HEALTHCARE STAFFING, INC. (the “Company”), BUTLER AMERICA, LLC, the sole stockholder of the Company (“Seller”) As of February 1, 2017 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Article 1 Principal Transaction 1 Section 1.1 Sale and Purchase of Stock 1 Section 1.2 Estimated Closing Cash Payment; Pay

November 14, 2016 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2016 o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2016 o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Transition Period From to Commission File Number 001-13533 NOVATION COMPANIES,

August 15, 2016 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2016 o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO S

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2016 o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Transition Period From to Commission File Number 001-13533 NOVATION COMPANIES, INC.

August 15, 2016 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2016 o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO S

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2016 o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Transition Period From to Commission File Number 001-13533 NOVATION COMPANIES, INC.

July 22, 2016 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

form8k1103200307222016.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 20, 2016 NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 000-22897 74-2830661 (State or other jurisdiction of

July 22, 2016 EX-99.1

Novation Companies, Inc. and Subsidiaries Commence Voluntary Chapter 11 Business Reorganization

ex991to8k1103200307222016.htm Exhibit 99.1 Novation Companies, Inc. and Subsidiaries Commence Voluntary Chapter 11 Business Reorganization Kansas City, MO. – July 20, 2016 – Novation Companies, Inc. (OTCQB: NOVC) (“Novation” or the “Company”) announced today that it and certain of its subsidiaries filed voluntary petitions for chapter 11 business reorganization in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the

June 10, 2016 8-K

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

form8k1045300306102016.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 9, 2016 NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 000-22897 74-2830661 (State or other jurisdiction of i

May 23, 2016 EX-16.1

May 18, 2016

ex161to8k1045300305232016.htm Exhibit 16.1 May 18, 2016 Grant Thornton LLP U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Office of the Chief Accountant 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549 1201 Walnut Street, Suite 2200 Kansas City, Missouri 64106 T 816.412.2400 F 816.412.2404 www.GrantThornton.com Re: Novation Companies, Inc. File No. 000-22897 Dear Sir or Madam: We have read Item 4.01 of Form 8-K of

May 23, 2016 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant

form8k1045300305232016.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 18, 2016 NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 000-22897 74-2830661 (State or other jurisdiction of i

May 13, 2016 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2016 o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2016 o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Transition Period From to Commission File Number 001-13533 NOVATION COMPANIES, INC.

April 29, 2016 DEFA14A

Novation Companies 14A

defa14a1045300304292016.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Prelimina

April 29, 2016 DEF 14A

Novation Companies 14A

def14a1045300304292016.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminar

April 8, 2016 PRE 14A

Novation Companies 14A

pre14a1045300304072016.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: x Preliminar

April 7, 2016 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement

form8k1045300304072015.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 1, 2016 NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 000-22897 74-2830661 (State or other jurisdiction of

March 7, 2016 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 March 4, 2016 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 000-22897 74-2830661 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organiz

February 16, 2016 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Fiscal Year ended December 31, 2015 o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Transition Period From to Commission File Number 001-13533 NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. (Exa

February 16, 2016 EX-10.26

TRANSACTION BONUS AND RELEASE AGREEMENT

Exhibit 10.26 TRANSACTION BONUS AND RELEASE AGREEMENT TRANSACTION BONUS AND RELEASE AGREEMENT (this ?Agreement?) by and between MATTHEW LAUTZ (?Employee?) with an address of N36 W23672 Oak Hill Lane, Pewaukee WI 53072 and NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. (?Novation?, and together with its parents, subsidiaries and affiliates, the ?Company?) with an address at 2114 Central Street, Suite 600, Kansas City, M

February 16, 2016 EX-21.1

SUBSIDIARIES OF THE REGISTRANT

EXHIBIT 21.1 SUBSIDIARIES OF THE REGISTRANT Novation Holdings, Inc., a Delaware Corporation NovaStar Mortgage LLC, a Virginia limited liability company ? NovaStar Mortgage Funding Corporation, a Delaware corporation ? NovaStar REMIC Financing Corporation, a Delaware corporation NovaStar CDO Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation NovaStar ABS CDO I, Inc., a Delaware corporation NovaStar ABS CDO I,

January 8, 2016 EX-24

NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. POWER OF ATTORNEY SECURITIES LAW COMPLIANCE

Exhibit NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. POWER OF ATTORNEY SECURITIES LAW COMPLIANCE The undersigned, as a Section 16 reporting person of Novation Companies, Inc. (the ? Company ?), hereby constitutes and appoints each of Rodney E. Schwatken and Joseph Ford the undersigned?s true and lawful attorney-in-fact to: (1) execute for and on behalf of the undersigned, in the undersigned?s capacity as an officer a

January 8, 2016 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 January 6, 2016 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 000-22897 74-2830661 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organ

January 6, 2016 8-K

Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets

8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 January 6, 2016 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 000-22897 74-2830661 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organ

January 4, 2016 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 December 29, 2015 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 000-22897 74-2830661 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or org

December 22, 2015 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2015 o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2015 o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Transition Period From to Commission File Number 001-13533 NOVATION COMPANIES,

December 21, 2015 EX-2.1

Membership Interest Purchase Agreement, dated as of December 21, 2015, by and among Novation Companies, Inc., Corvisa Services LLC and ShoreTel, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 21, 2015).

Exhibit EXECUTION VERSION MEMBERSHIP INTEREST PURCHASE AGREEMENT by and among SHORETEL, INC.

December 21, 2015 EX-99.1

Novation to Sell Corvisa to ShoreTel

Exhibit Exhibit 99.1 Novation to Sell Corvisa to ShoreTel Novation to Focus on Taking Advantage of Large Deferred Tax Asset Kansas City, MO. ? December 21, 2015 ? Novation Companies, Inc. (OTCQB: NOVC) (?Novation?) today announced that it is selling Corvisa LLC to ShoreTel, Inc. (NASDAQ: SHOR). ShoreTel will pay $8.5 million in cash to acquire 100% of the outstanding membership interests of Corvis

December 21, 2015 8-K

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 December 21, 2015 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-13533 74-2830661 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or org

November 16, 2015 NT 10-Q

Novation Companies NT 10-Q

NT 10-Q SEC FILE NUMBER 001-13533 CUSIP NUMBER 66989V107 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.

October 13, 2015 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 October 8, 2015 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-13533 74-2830661 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organ

August 28, 2015 EX-4.3

Second Amendment to Rights Agreement, dated August 24, 2015, by and between the Company and Computershare Trust Company, N.A. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to the Form 8-A12G filed on August 28, 2015).

Exhibit SECOND AMENDMENT TO RIGHTS AGREEMENT THIS SECOND AMENDMENT TO RIGHTS AGREEMENT (the ?Amendment?) is made as of August 24, 2015, between Novation Companies, Inc.

August 28, 2015 8-K

Novation Companies 8-K (Current Report/Significant Event)

8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 August 24, 2015 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-13533 74-2830661 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organ

August 28, 2015 8-A12G/A

Novation Companies 8-A12G/A

8-A12G UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-A/A FOR REGISTRATION OF CERTAIN CLASSES OF SECURITIES PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR 12(g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 74-2830661 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identi

August 20, 2015 8-K/A

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K/A (Amendment No. 1) CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 August 18, 2015 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-13533 74-2830661 (State or other jurisdiction of in

August 20, 2015 EX-10.2

EMPLOYEE NON-QUALIFIED STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT

Exhibit EMPLOYEE NON-QUALIFIED STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT THIS EMPLOYEE NON-QUALIFIED STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT (this ?Agreement?), dated as of the 18th day of August, 2015, is entered into by and between Novation Companies, Inc.

August 20, 2015 EX-10.1

EMPLOYEE NON-QUALIFIED STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT

Exhibit EMPLOYEE NON-QUALIFIED STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT THIS EMPLOYEE NON-QUALIFIED STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT (this ?Agreement?), dated as of the 18th day of August, 2015, is entered into by and between Novation Companies, Inc.

August 17, 2015 EX-99.1

Novation Companies Announces Changes of Executive Team CEO Lance Anderson Retires and the Company Promotes Rodney Schwatken as CEO and Matt Lautz as CEO of Corvisa LLC

Exhibit Novation Companies Announces Changes of Executive Team CEO Lance Anderson Retires and the Company Promotes Rodney Schwatken as CEO and Matt Lautz as CEO of Corvisa LLC Kansas City, MO.

August 17, 2015 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 August 14, 2015 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-13533 74-2830661 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organ

August 14, 2015 EX-10.1

SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT (W. Lance Anderson)

Exhibit SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT (W. Lance Anderson) THIS SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT (this ?Agreement?), dated this 14th day of August, 2015, by and between Novation Companies, Inc., a Maryland corporation (formerly known as NovaStar Financial, Inc., the ?Company?) and W. Lance Anderson, an individual employee of the Company (the ?Optionee?). The C

August 14, 2015 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 August 14, 2015 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-13533 74-2830661 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organ

August 7, 2015 EX-10.3

EMPLOYEE NON-QUALIFIED STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT [Key Executive Form]

EMPLOYEE NON-QUALIFIED STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT [Key Executive Form] THIS EMPLOYEE NON-QUALIFIED STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT (this ?Agreement?), dated as of the day of , 20[], is entered into by and between Novation Companies, Inc.

August 7, 2015 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2015 o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO S

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2015 o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Transition Period From to Commission File Number 001-13533 NOVATION COMPANIES, INC.

August 7, 2015 EX-10.2

NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. RESTRICTED STOCK AWARD AGREEMENT TO NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTOR

NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. RESTRICTED STOCK AWARD AGREEMENT TO NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTOR This Restricted Stock Award Agreement (the ?Agreement?) is by and between Novation Companies, Inc., a Maryland corporation (the ?Corporation?), and [] (?Director?), and is effective as of [], 20[]. WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 7.A. of the Novation Companies, Inc. 2015 Incentive Stock Plan (the ?Plan?), the Compensat

August 7, 2015 EX-10.1

Novation Companies, Inc. 2015 Incentive Stock Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on August 7, 2015).*

Exhibit 10.1 NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. 2015 INCENTIVE STOCK PLAN 1. Purpose of the Plan. The purpose of the Plan is to provide the Company with a means to assist in recruiting, retaining and rewarding certain employees, directors and consultants and to motivate such individuals to exert their best efforts on behalf of the Employer by providing incentives through the granting of Awards. By granting

August 7, 2015 EX-10.4

EMPLOYEE NON-QUALIFIED STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT [Corvisa Employee Form]

EMPLOYEE NON-QUALIFIED STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT [Corvisa Employee Form] THIS EMPLOYEE NON-QUALIFIED STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT (this ?Agreement?), dated as of the day of , 20[], is entered into by and between Novation Companies, Inc.

August 7, 2015 S-8

Novation Companies S-8

NOVC S-8 - 07.31.2015 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM S-8 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization) 74-2830661 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 2114 Central Street, Suite 600 Kansas City, Missouri (A

August 7, 2015 EX-3.1

Novation Companies, Inc. ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT

Exhibit 3.1 Novation Companies, Inc. ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT FIRST: Novation Companies, Inc., a Maryland corporation desires to amend and restate its charter as currently in effect and as hereinafter amended. SECOND: The following provisions are all the provisions of the charter currently in effect and as hereinafter amended: Article INAME The name of the corporation (the ?Corporatio

July 21, 2015 8-K

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

NOVC 8-K - 07.21.2015 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 July 21, 2015 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-13533 74-2830661 (State or other jurisdiction of incorp

June 4, 2015 EX-24

POWER OF ATTORNEY

Exhibit 24 - Power of Attorney POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that each of the undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints Rodney Schwatken, Brett Monger and Joseph Ford, and each of them, his or her true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents, with full power of substitution and revocation in each, for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead, to sign any or all repo

June 1, 2015 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

NOVC 8-K - 06.01.2015 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 June 1, 2015 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-13533 74-2830661 (State or other jurisdiction of incorpo

June 1, 2015 DEFA14A

Novation Companies DEFINITIVE ADDITIONAL MATERIALS

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) S Filed by the Registrant ? Filed by a Party other than the Registrant Check the appropriate box: ? Preliminary Proxy Statement ? Soliciti

June 1, 2015 DEF 14A

Novation Companies DEF 14A

NOVC DEF 14A - 06.01.2015 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) I NFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) ? Filed by the Registrant ? Filed by a Party other than the Registrant Check the appropriate box: ? Preliminary

June 1, 2015 EX-99.1

EX-99.1

NOVC 8-K - 06.01.2015 EX 99.1 To the Shareholders of Novation Companies, Inc.: 2014 was a year of significant change for Novation as we sold StreetLinks and Advent, completing the strategic shift that would focus our efforts on growing the business of Corvisa. Corvisa is a cloud telecommunications and software company bringing to market a unique product-plus-platform solution. We were recently rec

May 27, 2015 10-K/A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K/A Amendment No. 2

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K/A Amendment No. 2 x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Fiscal Year ended December 31, 2014 o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Transition Period From to Commission File Number 001-13533 NOVATION CO

May 22, 2015 PRE 14A

Novation Companies PRE 14A

NOVC PRE 14A - 05.22.2015 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) I NFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) ý Filed by the Registrant ¨ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant Check the appropriate box: ý Preliminary

May 7, 2015 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2015 o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2015 o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Transition Period From to Commission File Number 001-13533 NOVATION COMPANIES, INC.

April 30, 2015 EX-10.17

SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYEE NON-QUALIFIED STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT

Exhibit 10.17 SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYEE NON-QUALIFIED STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT THIS SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYEE NON-QUALIFIED STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT (?Agreement?), dated as of March 2, 2015, hereby amends and restates in its entirety the Amended and Restated Employee Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement dated May 7, 2013 (the ?Existing Option Agreement?) by and between Novation C

April 30, 2015 EX-10.19

NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. AMENDED AND RESTATED RESTRICTED STOCK AWARD AGREEMENT TO NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTOR (Shares Subject to Forfeiture)

Exhibit 10.19 NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. AMENDED AND RESTATED RESTRICTED STOCK AWARD AGREEMENT TO NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTOR (Shares Subject to Forfeiture) This Amended and Restated Restricted Stock Award Agreement (the ?Agreement?) is by and between Novation Companies, Inc., a Maryland corporation (formerly known as NovaStar Financial, Inc., the ?Corporation?), and Gregory T. Barmore (?Director?), and i

April 30, 2015 EX-10.21

NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. AMENDED AND RESTATED RESTRICTED STOCK AWARD AGREEMENT TO NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTOR (Shares Subject to Forfeiture)

Exhibit 10.21 NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. AMENDED AND RESTATED RESTRICTED STOCK AWARD AGREEMENT TO NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTOR (Shares Subject to Forfeiture) This Amended and Restated Restricted Stock Award Agreement (the ?Agreement?) is by and between Novation Companies, Inc., a Maryland corporation (formerly known as NovaStar Financial, Inc., the ?Corporation?), and Edward W. Mehrer (?Director?), and is

April 30, 2015 EX-10.15

SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYEE NON-QUALIFIED STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT

Exhibit 10.15 SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYEE NON-QUALIFIED STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT THIS SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYEE NON-QUALIFIED STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT (?Agreement?), dated as of March 2, 2015, hereby amends and restates in its entirety the Amended and Restated Employee Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement dated May 7, 2013 (the ?Existing Option Agreement?) by and between Novation C

April 30, 2015 EX-10.18

AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYEE NON-QUALIFIED STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT

Exhibit 10.18 AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYEE NON-QUALIFIED STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT THIS AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYEE NON-QUALIFIED STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT, dated as of March 2, 2015, hereby amends and restates in its entirety the Employee Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement dated June 20, 2014 (the ?Existing Option Agreement?) by and between Novation Companies, Inc., a Maryland corporation (formerl

April 30, 2015 10-K/A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K/A Amendment No. 1

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K/A Amendment No. 1 x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Fiscal Year ended December 31, 2014 o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Transition Period From to Commission File Number 001-13533 NOVATION CO

April 30, 2015 EX-10.22

NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. AMENDED AND RESTATED RESTRICTED STOCK AWARD AGREEMENT TO NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTOR (Shares Subject to Forfeiture)

Exhibit 10.22 NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. AMENDED AND RESTATED RESTRICTED STOCK AWARD AGREEMENT TO NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTOR (Shares Subject to Forfeiture) This Amended and Restated Restricted Stock Award Agreement (the ?Agreement?) is by and between Novation Companies, Inc., a Maryland corporation (formerly known as NovaStar Financial, Inc., the ?Corporation?), and Howard M. Amster (?Director?), and is

April 30, 2015 EX-10.16

SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYEE NON-QUALIFIED STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT

Exhibit 10.16 SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYEE NON-QUALIFIED STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT THIS SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYEE NON-QUALIFIED STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT (?Agreement?), dated as of March 2, 2015, hereby amends and restates in its entirety the Amended and Restated Employee Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement dated May 7, 2013 (the ?Existing Option Agreement?) by and between Novation C

April 30, 2015 EX-10.20

NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. AMENDED AND RESTATED RESTRICTED STOCK AWARD AGREEMENT TO NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTOR (Shares Subject to Forfeiture)

Exhibit 10.20 NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. AMENDED AND RESTATED RESTRICTED STOCK AWARD AGREEMENT TO NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTOR (Shares Subject to Forfeiture) This Amended and Restated Restricted Stock Award Agreement (the ?Agreement?) is by and between Novation Companies, Inc., a Maryland corporation (formerly known as NovaStar Financial, Inc., the ?Corporation?), and Art N. Burtscher (?Director?), and is

April 30, 2015 EX-10.23

NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. AMENDED AND RESTATED RESTRICTED STOCK AWARD AGREEMENT TO NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTOR (Shares Subject to Forfeiture)

Exhibit 10.23 NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. AMENDED AND RESTATED RESTRICTED STOCK AWARD AGREEMENT TO NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTOR (Shares Subject to Forfeiture) This Amended and Restated Restricted Stock Award Agreement (the ?Agreement?) is by and between Novation Companies, Inc., a Maryland corporation (formerly known as NovaStar Financial, Inc., the ?Corporation?), and Barry A. Igdaloff (?Director?), and is

April 27, 2015 EX-10.1

Agreement, by and among Novation Companies, Inc. a Maryland corporation, Lone Star Value Investors, LP, Lone Star Value Investors GP, LLC, Lone Star Value Management, LLC and Jeffrey E. Eberwein, dated April 22, 2015 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 27, 2015).

NOVC8-K-04272015Ex101 Exhibit 10.1 AGREEMENT This Agreement (this ? Agreement ?) is made and entered into as of April 22, 2015, by and among Novation Companies, Inc. a Maryland corporation (the ? Company ?), Lone Star Value Investors, LP (? Lone Star Value Investors ?), Lone Star Value Investors GP, LLC (? Lone Star Value GP ?), Lone Star Value Management, LLC (? Lone Star Value Management ?) and

April 27, 2015 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits

NOVC 8-K - 04.27.2015 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 April 22, 2015 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-13533 74-2830661 (State or other jurisdiction of incor

April 27, 2015 EX-99.1

NOVATION ANNOUNCES AGREEMENT WITH LONE STAR VALUE Appoints Jeffrey E. Eberwein and Robert G. Pearse as Independent Directors

NOVC8-K-04272015Ex991 Exhibit 99.1 NOVATION ANNOUNCES AGREEMENT WITH LONE STAR VALUE Appoints Jeffrey E. Eberwein and Robert G. Pearse as Independent Directors Kansas City, MO (April 22, 2015) ? Novation Companies, Inc. (?Novation? or the ?Company?) today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Lone Star Value Management, LLC and its affiliates (?Lone Star Value?). Novation has agreed

April 6, 2015 EX-3.1

NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS ARTICLE I MEETINGS OF STOCKHOLDERS

novc8k04062015ex31 Exhibit 3.1 NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS ARTICLE I MEETINGS OF STOCKHOLDERS Section 1. ANNUAL MEETING . An annual meeting of stockholders for the election of directors and the transaction of any business within the powers of the Corporation shall be held on the date and at the time and place set by the Board of Directors. Section 2. SPECIAL MEETINGS . Spe

April 6, 2015 EX-3.2

EX-3.2

BYLAWS OF NOVASTAR FINANCIALNOVATION COMPANIES, INC. As of July 27, 2005 AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS ARTICLE I MEETINGS OF STOCKHOLDERS SECTION 1. Annual Meeting. Section 1. ANNUAL MEETING. An annual meeting of stockholders of the Corporation for the purposeelection of electing directors and transacting such other business as may properly come before the meeting shall be held each yearthe transact

April 6, 2015 8-K

Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year, Financial Statements and Exhibits

NOVC 8-K - 04.06.2015 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 April 1, 2015 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-13533 74-2830661 (State or other jurisdiction of incorp

March 5, 2015 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

NOVC 8-K - 03.04.2015 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 March 2, 2015 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-13533 74-2830661 (State or other jurisdiction of incorp

March 5, 2015 EX-10.3

AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYEE NON-QUALIFIED STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT

NOVC8-K-03052015EX103 AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYEE NON-QUALIFIED STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT THIS AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYEE NON-QUALIFIED STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT (?Agreement?), dated as of March 2, 2015, hereby amends and restates in its entirety the Employee Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement dated November 10, 2009 (the ?Existing Option Agreement?), by and between Novation Companies, Inc.

March 5, 2015 EX-10.1

NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. 2004 INCENTIVE STOCK PLAN (as amended and restated through March 2, 2015)

NOVC8-K-03052015EX101 NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. 2004 INCENTIVE STOCK PLAN (as amended and restated through March 2, 2015) Section 1. General Purpose of Plan; Definitions. The name of this plan is the Novation Companies, Inc. 2004 Incentive Stock Plan (the ?Plan?). The Plan was adopted by the Board on March 11, 2004 and approved by the Company?s stockholders on June 8, 2004 and June 6, 2014. The pur

March 5, 2015 EX-10.2

AMENDED AND RESTATED STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT (W. Lance Anderson)

NOVC8-K-03052015EX102 AMENDED AND RESTATED STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT (W. Lance Anderson) THIS AMENDED AND RESTATED STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT (this ?Agreement?), dated this 2nd day of March, 2015, by and between Novation Companies, Inc., a Maryland corporation (formerly known as NovaStar Financial, Inc., the ?Company?) and W. Lance Anderson, an individual employee of the Company (the ?Optionee?). The Com

March 2, 2015 EX-21.1

SUBSIDIARIES OF THE REGISTRANT

EXHIBIT 21.1 SUBSIDIARIES OF THE REGISTRANT Novation Companies, Inc., a Maryland corporation, and its subsidiaries ? NovaStar Certificates Financing Corporation, a Delaware corporation ? NFI Holding Corporation, a Delaware Corporation, and its subsidiaries ? NovaStar Asset Management Company, a Delaware corporation ? NovaStar Mortgage, Inc., a Virginia corporation, and its subsidiaries ? NovaStar

March 2, 2015 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Fiscal Year ended December 31, 2014 o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Transition Period From to Commission File Number 001-13533 NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. (Exa

March 2, 2015 EX-14.1

NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. Code of Conduct Approved by the Board of Directors May 8, 2014

Exhibit 14.1 NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. Code of Conduct Approved by the Board of Directors May 8, 2014 Overview To keep the confidence and trust of our investors, customers and the general public, each of us must approach our work with integrity and an unwavering determination to act in accordance with the law and the highest standards of ethical conduct and fair dealing in all situations. This Code

January 23, 2015 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 January 22, 2015 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-13533 74-2830661 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organiza

November 6, 2014 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2014 o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2014 o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Transition Period From to Commission File Number 001-13533 NOVATION COMPANIES,

September 15, 2014 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 September 15, 2014 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-13533 74-2830661 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organi

September 9, 2014 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 September 9, 2014 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-13533 74-2830661 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organiz

September 9, 2014 EX-99.1

NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. Presentation to Shareholders September 9, 2014 Cautionary Notice about Forward-Looking Statements 2 This presentation contains, and our other communications may contain, forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Pr

novc8k09092014exhibit991 NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. Presentation to Shareholders September 9, 2014 Cautionary Notice about Forward-Looking Statements 2 This presentation contains, and our other communications may contain, forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strict

August 21, 2014 8-K

Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 August 18, 2014 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-13533 74-2830661 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organizat

August 7, 2014 EX-10.3

INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT

INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT THIS INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 24th day of July, 2014 (this ?Agreement?), by and between Novation Companies, Inc.

August 7, 2014 EX-10.2

INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT

INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT THIS INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 24th day of July, 2014 (this ?Agreement?), by and between Novation Companies, Inc.

August 7, 2014 EX-10.4

Form of Employee Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement under the Company's Amended and Restated 2004 Incentive Stock Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Annual Report on Form 10-Q filed on August 7, 2014).*

EMPLOYEE NON-QUALIFIED STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT EMPLOYEE NON-QUALIFIED STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT, dated as of the th day of , 20, by and between Novation Companies, Inc.

August 7, 2014 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2014 o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO S

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2014 o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Transition Period From to Commission File Number 001-13533 NOVATION COMPANIES, INC.

June 20, 2014 8-A12G/A

- 8-A12G/A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-A/A FOR REGISTRATION OF CERTAIN CLASSES OF SECURITIES PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR 12(g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 74-2830661 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identificatio

June 20, 2014 EX-4.2

First Amendment to Rights Agreement, dated June 20, 2014, by and between the Company and Computershare Trust Company, N.A. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to Form 8-A/A filed on June 20, 2014).

EXHIBIT 4.2 FIRST AMENDMENT TO RIGHTS AGREEMENT THIS FIRST AMENDMENT TO RIGHTS AGREEMENT (the “Amendment”) is made as of June 20, 2014, between Novation Companies, Inc. formerly NovaStar Financial, Inc. (the “Company”), and Computershare Trust Company, N.A. (the “Rights Agent”). WHEREAS, the Company and the Rights Agent are parties to that certain Rights Agreement dated as of September 15, 2011 (t

June 20, 2014 8-K

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Material Modification to Rights of Security Holders, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 June 20, 2014 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-13533 74-2830661 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organizatio

June 19, 2014 S-8

- S-8

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM S-8 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization) 74-2830661 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 2114 Central Street, Suite 600 Kansas City, Missouri (Address of Principal Ex

June 6, 2014 8-K

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 June 6, 2014 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-13533 74-2830661 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization

June 6, 2014 EX-99.1

NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. Annual Shareholders Meeting June 6, 2014 Cautionary Notice about Forward-Looking Statements 2 This presentation contains, and our other communications may contain, forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private

novc8k06062014exhibit991 NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. Annual Shareholders Meeting June 6, 2014 Cautionary Notice about Forward-Looking Statements 2 This presentation contains, and our other communications may contain, forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to

June 6, 2014 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 June 6, 2014 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-13533 74-2830661 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization

May 30, 2014 EX-10.1

Amended and Restated 2004 Incentive Stock Plan (as amended May 29, 2014) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 30, 2014).*

NOVASTAR FINANCIAL, INC. 2004 INCENTIVE STOCK PLAN (as amended and restated effective August 9, 2011, and amended May 29, 2014) Section 1.General Purpose of Plan; Definitions. The name of this plan is the NovaStar Financial, Inc. 2004 Incentive Stock Plan (the “Plan”). The Plan was adopted by the Board on March 11, 2004 and approved by the Company’s stockholders on June 8, 2004. The purpose of the

May 30, 2014 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 May 30, 2014 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-13533 74-2830661 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization

May 30, 2014 DEFA14A

- DEFA14A

SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

May 8, 2014 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2014 o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2014 o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Transition Period From to Commission File Number 001-13533 NOVATION COMPANIES, INC.

April 30, 2014 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits - 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 April 30, 2014 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-13533 74-2830661 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organizati

April 30, 2014 EX-99.1

NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. Presentation to Shareholders April 30, 2014 Cautionary Notice about Forward-Looking Statements 2 This presentation contains, and our other communications may contain, forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Priva

novc8k4302014exhibit991 NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. Presentation to Shareholders April 30, 2014 Cautionary Notice about Forward-Looking Statements 2 This presentation contains, and our other communications may contain, forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly t

April 28, 2014 DEFA14A

- DEFA14A

SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

April 25, 2014 DEF 14A

First Amendment to the Company's Amended and Restated 2004 Incentive Stock Plan (incorporated by reference to Appendix A to Form DEF 14A filed on April 25, 2014).*

DEF14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant þ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o

April 25, 2014 EX-99.1

To the Shareholders of Novation Companies, Inc.:

8-K Exhibit 99.1 To the Shareholders of Novation Companies, Inc.: On April 16 we announced a significant strategic shift for Novation with the sale of StreetLinks and the decision to focus our resources primarily on the business of CorvisaCloud. Our strategy of investing in a variety of early-stage operating businesses was designed to find a business that would generate sufficient earnings for Nov

April 25, 2014 DEFA14A

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DEF14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant þ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o

April 25, 2014 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 April 25, 2014 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Maryland 001-13533 74-2830661 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission

April 23, 2014 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events - 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 April 23, 2014 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-13533 74-2830661 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organizati

April 23, 2014 EX-99.1

CorvisaCloud Secures $30 Million in Funding Additional capital will fuel growth for cloud communications provider

Exhibit 99.1 CorvisaCloud Secures $30 Million in Funding Additional capital will fuel growth for cloud communications provider Milwaukee, Wis. - April 23, 2014 - Cloud-based communications provider, CorvisaCloud, LLC., today announced that it has secured $30 million in funding from parent company Novation Companies, Inc. (OTCQB: NOVC). The additional capital will be devoted to expanding CorvisaClo

April 17, 2014 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets, Other Events - CURRENT REPORT

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 April 16, 2014 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-13533 74-2830661 (State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (I

April 17, 2014 EX-99.2

See accompanying notes to the unaudited pro forma consolidated financial statements

Exhibit 99.2 NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS As of December 31, 2013 (Unaudited, dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts) {e} Sale of Historical StreetLinks Pro Forma Assets Current Assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 9,267 $ 51,904 {a}{b} $ 61,171 Mortgage securities 3,728 — 3,728 Notes receivable, net 262 (90 ) {b} 172 Service fee receivable, net 5,

April 17, 2014 EX-2.1

PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT by and among THE MEMBERS OF STREETLINKS LLC, NOVATION COMPANIES, INC., ASSURANT SERVICES, LLC ASSURANT, INC. Dated as of April 16, 2014 TABLE OF CONTENTS

PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT by and among THE MEMBERS OF STREETLINKS LLC, NOVATION COMPANIES, INC.

April 17, 2014 EX-99.1

Novation Companies Sells StreetLinks for $60 Million Earn-out for additional payment of up to $12 million

Novation Companies Sells StreetLinks for $60 Million Earn-out for additional payment of up to $12 million Kansas City, MO.

February 28, 2014 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K

NOVC 12.31.13 10-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Fiscal Year ended December 31, 2013 o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Transition Period From to Commission File Number 001-13533 NOVATION C

February 28, 2014 EX-21.1

SUBSIDIARIES OF THE REGISTRANT

EXHIBIT 21.1 SUBSIDIARIES OF THE REGISTRANT Novation Companies, Inc., a Maryland corporation, and its subsidiaries ? NovaStar Certificates Financing Corporation, a Delaware corporation ? NFI Holding Corporation, a Delaware Corporation, and its subsidiaries ? NovaStar Asset Management Company, a Delaware corporation ? NovaStar Mortgage, Inc., a Virginia corporation, and its subsidiaries ? NovaStar

November 12, 2013 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits - 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 November 12, 2013 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-13533 74-2830661 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organiz

November 12, 2013 EX-99.1

NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. Third Quarter 2013 Shareholder Call Forward-looking Statements Information in this presentation, and any responses to questions during the question and answer period that will follow, may include statements that are forward-l

novc8k11122013exhibit991 NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. Third Quarter 2013 Shareholder Call Forward-looking Statements Information in this presentation, and any responses to questions during the question and answer period that will follow, may include statements that are forward-looking and based on current expectations. Please refer to our Quarterly Report filed on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended Septe

November 8, 2013 8-K

Other Events - 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 November 8, 2013 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-13533 74-2830661 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organiza

November 7, 2013 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2013 o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2013 o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Transition Period From to Commission File Number 001-13533 NOVATION COMPANIES,

August 6, 2013 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2013 o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO S

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2013 o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Transition Period From to Commission File Number 001-13533 NOVATION COMPANIES, INC.

May 8, 2013 8-K

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders - 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 May 7, 2013 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-13533 74-2830661 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

May 8, 2013 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2013 o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2013 o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Transition Period From to Commission File Number 001-13533 NOVATION COMPANIES, INC.

May 7, 2013 EX-99.1

Novation Companies, Inc. Annual Shareholders Meeting May 7, 2013 Novation Financial Summary 2012 Q1 2013 Net Income 59.2 0.8 Tax benefit (expense) 63.5 (0.6) StreetLinks Contribution 6.5 2.3 Advent Contribution (1.4)* 1.2* Mango Contribution (4.0) (1

exhibit99-1 Novation Companies, Inc. Annual Shareholders Meeting May 7, 2013 Novation Financial Summary 2012 Q1 2013 Net Income 59.2 0.8 Tax benefit (expense) 63.5 (0.6) StreetLinks Contribution 6.5 2.3 Advent Contribution (1.4)* 1.2* Mango Contribution (4.0) (1.0) CorvisaCloud (0.4) (0.7) NCI (Securities income – corporate expenses) (4.7) (1.4) (Write-off)/Recovery of ITS Loan (1.0) 1.0 Gain on s

May 7, 2013 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits - 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 May 7, 2013 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-13533 74-2830661 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

April 4, 2013 8-K/A

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events - AMENDMENT TO CURRENT REPORT

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K/A (Amendment No. 1) CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 April 3, 2013 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-13533 74-2830661 (State or other jurisdiction of (Commiss

April 4, 2013 EX-99.1

To the Shareholders of Novation Companies, Inc.:

To the Shareholders of Novation Companies, Inc.: I’m pleased to report on the completion of our first full year under our new brand, Novation Companies, Inc. As I reflect back on the year, we had many things go right for us and we also had some things that did not go as we hoped. Key highlights for 2012, and the first quarter 2013, include: In February 2013, we made the decision to close down Mang

April 3, 2013 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 April 3, 2013 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-13533 74-2830661 (State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (I.

April 3, 2013 DEF 14A

- DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT

SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

March 1, 2013 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Fiscal Year ended December 31, 2012 o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Transition Period From to Commission File Number 001-13533 NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. (Exa

March 1, 2013 EX-21.1

EX-21.1

EXHIBIT 21.1 SUBSIDIARIES OF THE REGISTRANT Novation Companies, Inc., a Maryland corporation, and its subsidiaries ? NovaStar Certificates Financing Corporation, a Delaware corporation ? NFI Holding Corporation, a Delaware Corporation, and its subsidiaries ? NovaStar Asset Management Company, a Delaware corporation ? NovaStar Mortgage, Inc., a Virginia corporation, and its subsidiaries ? NovaStar

November 7, 2012 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2012 o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2012 o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Transition Period From to Commission File Number 001-13533 NOVATION COMPANIES,

August 10, 2012 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2012 o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO S

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2012 o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Transition Period From to Commission File Number 001-13533 NOVATION COMPANIES, INC.

July 5, 2012 EX-16.1

July 5, 2012

Exhibit 16.1 July 5, 2012 Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549-7561 Dear Sirs/Madams: We have read Item 4 of Novation Companies, Inc.'s (formerly known as NovaStar Financial Inc.) Form 8-K dated July 5, 2012, and have the following comments: 1. We agree with the statements made in Item 4(a). 2. We have no basis on which to agree or disagree with the statemen

July 5, 2012 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant - 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 June 28, 2012 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-13533 74-2830661 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organizatio

May 24, 2012 EX-99.2

NovaStar Financial, Inc. Changes Name to Novation Companies, Inc. New Name Reflects New Business Strategy

For Immediate Release May 24, 2012 For more information, contact: Sarah Davis, Trozzolo Communications Group sdavis@trozzolo.

May 24, 2012 8-K

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders - CURRENT REPORT

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 May 24, 2012 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-13533 74-2830661 (State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (I.R

May 24, 2012 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events - CURRENT REPORT

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 May 23, 2012 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) NOVATION COMPANIES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-13533 74-2830661 (State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (I.R

May 24, 2012 EX-3.1

ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT

ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT (1) (2) NovaStar Financial, Inc. , a Maryland corporation hereby certifies to the State Department of Assessments and Taxation of Maryland that: (3) The charter of the corporation is hereby amended as follows: Article I of the Articles of Amendment and Restatement shall be amended to read as follows: ARTICLE I NAME The name of the corporation (the "Corporation") is: Novation

May 24, 2012 EX-99.1

EX-99.1

May 15, 2012 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2012 o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2012 o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Transition Period From to Commission File Number 001-13533 NOVASTAR FINANCIAL, INC.

April 19, 2012 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events - CURRENT REPORT

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 April 18, 2012 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) NOVASTAR FINANCIAL, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-13533 74-2830661 (State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (I

April 19, 2012 DEF 14A

- DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT

SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

April 19, 2012 EX-99.1

To the Shareholders of NovaStar Financial, Inc.:

To the Shareholders of NovaStar Financial, Inc.: I am pleased to report good progress for the company during 2011 and the first quarter of 2012. Key highlights for this period include: We completed our capital restructuring in 2011. This was an essential step for survival and critical to allow the company to move forward and execute our business strategy. We appreciate the support of our sharehold

March 15, 2012 EX-21.1

EX-21.1

EXHIBIT 21.1 SUBSIDIARIES OF THE REGISTRANT NovaStar Financial, Inc., a Maryland corporation, and its subsidiaries ? NovaStar Certificates Financing Corporation, a Delaware corporation ? NFI Holding Corporation, a Delaware Corporation, and its subsidiaries ? NovaStar Asset Management Company, a Delaware corporation ? NovaStar Mortgage, Inc., a Virginia corporation, and its subsidiaries ? NovaStar

March 15, 2012 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Fiscal Year ended December 31, 2011 o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Transition Period From to Commission File Number 001-13533 NOVASTAR FINANCIAL, INC. (Exa

March 9, 2012 EX-10.6

EMPLOYEE NON-QUALIFIED STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT

Exhibit 10.6 EMPLOYEE NON-QUALIFIED STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT EMPLOYEE NON-QUALIFIED STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT, dated as of the 8th day of March, 2012, by and between NovaStar Financial, Inc., a Maryland corporation (the “Company”) and Brett Monger (the “Optionee”). WHEREAS, pursuant to the terms of the NovaStar Financial, Inc. 2004 Incentive Stock Plan, as amended (the “Plan”), the Compensation Committ

March 9, 2012 EX-10.2

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

EX-10.2 3 a3920128-kex102.htm EXHIBIT 10.2 Exhibit 10.2 EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT This Employment Agreement (“Agreement”) is made and entered into as of March 8, 2012 (the “Effective Date”), by and between NovaStar Financial, Inc. (the “Company”) and Steve Haslam (“Employee”). 1. EMPLOYMENT BY THE COMPANY 1.1Employment. The Company hereby employs Employee, and Employee hereby accepts employment with th

March 9, 2012 EX-10.3

EMPLOYEE NON-QUALIFIED STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT

EX-10.3 4 a3920128-kex103.htm EXHIBIT 10.3 Exhibit 10.3 EMPLOYEE NON-QUALIFIED STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT EMPLOYEE NON-QUALIFIED STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT, dated as of the 8th day of March, 2012, by and between NovaStar Financial, Inc., a Maryland corporation (the “Company”) and Steve Haslam (the “Optionee”). WHEREAS, pursuant to the terms of the NovaStar Financial, Inc. 2004 Incentive Stock Plan, as ame

March 9, 2012 EX-99.1

NOVASTAR ANNOUNCES MANAGEMENT PROMOTIONS

Exhibit 99.1 NOVASTAR ANNOUNCES MANAGEMENT PROMOTIONS KANSAS CITY, MO., March 9, 2012 - NovaStar Financial, Inc. (NOVS.PK) is pleased to announce the following promotions: Steve Haslam to Chief Operating Officer of NovaStar: Steve is Chief Executive Officer of StreetLinks LLC, a subsidiary of NovaStar, and will continue to hold this title in addition to his new role as COO of NovaStar. “Steve has

March 9, 2012 EX-10.1

MEMBERSHIP INTEREST PURCHASE AGREEMENT

EX-10.1 2 a39128-kex101.htm EXHIBIT 10.1 Exhibit 10.1 MEMBERSHIP INTEREST PURCHASE AGREEMENT THIS MEMBERSHIP INTEREST PURCHASE AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) dated March 8, 2012 (the “Effective Date”), is by and between NOVASTAR FINANCIAL, INC., a Maryland corporation (“Buyer”), and STEVE HASLAM, an individual (“Seller”). RECITALS WHEREAS, Seller owns 1,927 membership units (the “Membership Interest

March 9, 2012 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits - 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 March 9, 2012 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) NOVASTAR FINANCIAL, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-13533 74-2830661 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organizatio

March 9, 2012 EX-10.4

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

Exhibit 10.4 EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT This Employment Agreement (“Agreement”) is made and entered into as of March 2, 2012 (the “Effective Date”), by and between NovaStar Financial, Inc. (the “Company”) and Matthew Lautz (“Employee”). 1. EMPLOYMENT BY THE COMPANY 1.1Employment. The Company hereby employs Employee, and Employee hereby accepts employment with the Company, upon the terms and conditions s

March 9, 2012 EX-10.5

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

EX-10.5 6 a3920128-kex105.htm EXHIBIT 10.5 Exhibit 10.5 EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT This Employment Agreement (“Agreement”) is made and entered into as of March 1, 2012 (the “Effective Date”), by and between NovaStar Financial, Inc. (the “Company”) and Brett Monger (“Employee”). 1. EMPLOYMENT BY THE COMPANY 1.1Employment. The Company hereby employs Employee, and Employee hereby accepts employment with th

March 6, 2012 EX-10.1

NOVASTAR FINANCIAL, INC. 2004 INCENTIVE STOCK PLAN (as amended and restated effective August 9, 2011)

Exhibit 10.1 NOVASTAR FINANCIAL, INC. 2004 INCENTIVE STOCK PLAN (as amended and restated effective August 9, 2011) Section 1. General Purpose of Plan; Definitions. The name of this plan is the NovaStar Financial, Inc. 2004 Incentive Stock Plan (the “Plan”). The Plan was adopted by the Board on March 11, 2004 and approved by the Company's stockholders on June 8, 2004. The purpose of the Plan is to

March 6, 2012 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits - 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 March 1, 2012 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) NOVASTAR FINANCIAL, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-13533 74-2830661 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organizatio

November 9, 2011 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2011 o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2011 o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Transition Period From to Commission File Number 001-13533 NOVASTAR FINANCIAL,

October 11, 2011 EX-99.1

(1) Jefferies Capital Partners LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (f/k/a Jefferies Capital Partners IV LLC) (the “Manager”) is making this filing on Form 4 on behalf of itself and on behalf of the following individuals and entities: Brian P. F

EX-99.1 2 misc1.htm MISCELLANEOUS EXHIBITS (1) Jefferies Capital Partners LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (f/k/a Jefferies Capital Partners IV LLC) (the “Manager”) is making this filing on Form 4 on behalf of itself and on behalf of the following individuals and entities: Brian P. Friedman (“Mr. Friedman”), James L. Luikart (“Mr. Luikart”), JCP IV LLC, a Delaware limited liability compan

October 11, 2011 EX-1

AGREEMENT REGARDING THE JOINT FILING OF SCHEDULE 13D

Exhibit 1 AGREEMENT REGARDING THE JOINT FILING OF SCHEDULE 13D The undersigned hereby agree that the Amendment No.

October 11, 2011 SC 13D/A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D (Rule 13d-101) Under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 4) INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT TO § 240.13d-1(a) AND AMENDMEN

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D (Rule 13d-101) Under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 4) INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT TO ? 240.13d-1(a) AND AMENDMENTS THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO ? 240.13d-1(a) NovaStar Financial, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock ($0.01 par value per share) (Title of Class of Secu

September 21, 2011 EX-3.1

ARTICLES SUPPLEMENTARY SERIES F JUNIOR PARTICIPATING PREFERRED STOCK NOVASTAR FINANCIAL, INC. (Pursuant to Section 2-201(c) of the Maryland General Corporation Law)

EX-3.1 2 exhibit31articlessupplemen.htm EXHIBIT 3.1 Exhibit 3.1 ARTICLES SUPPLEMENTARY of SERIES F JUNIOR PARTICIPATING PREFERRED STOCK of NOVASTAR FINANCIAL, INC. (Pursuant to Section 2-201(c) of the Maryland General Corporation Law) NovaStar Financial, Inc., a corporation organized and existing under the General Corporation Law of the State of Maryland (hereinafter called the “Corporation”), her

September 21, 2011 8-K

Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year, Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Material Modification to Rights of Security Holders, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 September 15, 2011 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) NOVASTAR FINANCIAL, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-13533 74-2830661 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organi

September 21, 2011 EX-4.1

Rights Agreement, dated as of September 15, 2011, by and between NovaStar Financial, Inc. and Computershare Trust Company, N.A., as rights agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 21, 2011).

Exhibit 4.1 NovaStar Financial, Inc. and Computershare Trust Company, N.A. Rights Agreement Dated as of September 15, 2011 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Section 1. Definitions 1 Section 2. Appointment of Rights Agent 5 Section 3. Issue of Right Certificates 5 Section 4. Form of Right Certificates 8 Section 5. Countersignature and Registration 8 Section 6. Transfer, Split Up, Combination and Exchange of R

September 21, 2011 EX-4

NovaStar Financial, Inc. Computershare Trust Company, N.A. Rights Agreement Dated as of September 15, 2011 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Exhibit 4.1 NovaStar Financial, Inc. and Computershare Trust Company, N.A. Rights Agreement Dated as of September 15, 2011 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Section 1. Definitions 1 Section 2. Appointment of Rights Agent 5 Section 3. Issue of Right Certificates 5 Section 4. Form of Right Certificates 8 Section 5. Countersignature and Registration 8 Section 6. Transfer, Split Up, Combination and Exchange of R

September 21, 2011 8-A12G

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-A FOR REGISTRATION OF CERTAIN CLASSES OF SECURITIES PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR 12(g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 NOVASTAR FINANCIAL, INC. (Exact name of regis

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-A FOR REGISTRATION OF CERTAIN CLASSES OF SECURITIES PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR 12(g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 NOVASTAR FINANCIAL, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 74-2830661 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification

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