Ready Capital Corp Stock Price, News & Analysis

Ready Capital's National Bridge Originations Team has announced the successful closure of acquisition, refinance, renovation, and redevelopment loans totaling approximately $657 million across 11 states from January to March 2021. Significant transactions include:

• $8.8 million for a Class A retail property in New York
• $7.7 million for a 110-unit Class C multifamily property in Charlotte
• $22.9 million refinancing for a 90-unit Class A multifamily property in Chicago

Overall, these deals are aimed at enhancing property values through strategic renovations and tenant stabilization.

Ready Capital Corporation (NYSE: RC) closed a $629 million commercial mortgage collateralized loan obligation (CRE CLO), with a potential $139 million in future funding participation. The senior certificates received Aaa(sf) and AAA(sf) ratings from Moody's and KBRA, respectively. This marks the fifth CRE CLO issuance, totaling $1.8 billion in collateral. The portfolio includes 58 mortgage loans secured by 65 US properties, with 74% originated post-pandemic. Ready Capital continues to show strong momentum, closing over $650 million in bridge loans in Q1 2021.

Ready Capital Corporation (NYSE: RC) has declared a $0.10 prorated dividend per share of common stock and operating partnership units, payable on April 30, 2021. This dividend, for shareholders of record as of April 5, 2021, follows the merger with Anworth Mortgage Asset Corporation completed on March 19, 2021. This payment comes in addition to a prior $0.30 dividend announced for the period from January 1 to March 18, 2021, which was paid on March 18, 2021.

Ready Capital Corporation (NYSE:RC) announced its Board of Directors has declared quarterly cash dividends on its preferred stock. Shareholders will receive a dividend of $0.5390625 per share for Series B Preferred Stock, $0.390625 for Series C Preferred Stock, and $0.4765625 for Series D Preferred Stock, all payable on April 15, 2021. Record dates are set for March 31, 2021. Ready Capital specializes in financing small to medium balance commercial loans and is externally managed by Waterfall Asset Management.

Ready Capital Corporation (NYSE: RC) and Anworth Mortgage Asset Corporation (NYSE: ANH) have finalized their merger as of March 19, 2021. Anworth's shares ceased trading on the NYSE following the merger. Under the merger terms, Anworth shareholders received 0.1688 shares of Ready Capital and $0.61 in cash for each Anworth common share. Furthermore, existing preferred stocks of Anworth were converted to newly designated preferred stocks of Ready Capital. Dominique Mielle from Anworth was appointed to Ready Capital’s board. This merger aims to enhance operational efficiency and growth for the combined entity.

Ready Capital Corporation (NYSE: RC) and Anworth Mortgage Asset Corporation (NYSE: ANH) have successfully completed their merger as of March 19, 2021. Following the merger, Anworth's stock has ceased trading, and shareholders received a combination of Ready Capital shares and cash. Anworth's preferred stock has been converted into newly designated preferred stock of Ready Capital. This merger is expected to enhance operational efficiencies and establish Ready Capital as a leading mortgage REIT. The board of Ready Capital has also been expanded to include an independent director from Anworth.

Ready Capital Corporation (NYSE: RC) announced the approval of its stockholders for the issuance of common stock related to its merger with Anworth Mortgage Asset Corporation at a special virtual meeting held on March 17, 2021. The merger is set to close on March 19, 2021, subject to customary conditions. Anworth's common stock will convert to 0.1688 shares of Ready Capital plus $0.61 in cash. The preferred stock conversions involve several series, transitioning Anworth's preferred shares to Ready Capital's corresponding preferred stock classes.

Anworth Mortgage Asset Corporation (NYSE: ANH) has received stockholder approval for its merger with Ready Capital Corporation (NYSE: RC), set to close on March 19, 2021. Approximately 52.58% of outstanding shares were voted, with 95.24% in favor. Anworth shares will be converted into 0.1688 shares of Ready Capital stock and $0.61 in cash. Preferred stocks will also convert into corresponding Ready Capital preferred stocks. Anworth is expected to be delisted from the NYSE after the merger closes.

Ready Capital Corporation (NYSE: RC) reported a strong financial performance for Q4 2020, with U.S. GAAP Net Income of $27.6 million ($0.49/share) and Distributable Earnings of $28.8 million ($0.51/share). The company originated $1.2 billion in residential mortgage loans and $550.3 million in small-to-medium balance commercial loans. Current unrestricted cash stands at $172 million. A cash dividend of $0.35 per share was declared. CEO Thomas Capasse emphasized the resilience of their diversified business model amidst COVID-19 uncertainties, expressing optimism for future growth.