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Redwood Trust, Inc. (NYSE: RWT) generates a steady flow of news as a specialty finance company and real estate investment trust focused on U.S. housing credit. This page aggregates press releases, earnings announcements and regulatory disclosures related to Redwood’s operations across its Sequoia, Aspire and CoreVest mortgage banking platforms and its Redwood Investments portfolio.
Readers can follow updates on Redwood’s loan production, securitization and whole-loan distribution activities, as well as developments in its transition from Legacy Investments toward its core operating model. The company regularly reports segment results, non-GAAP performance measures such as Earnings Available for Distribution and Core Segments EAD, and commentary on mortgage banking returns and capital allocation.
News coverage also includes information on capital markets transactions, such as offerings of senior notes and convertible senior notes, amendments to at-the-market equity programs, and expansions of strategic capital partnerships and secured financing facilities. Redwood’s announcements about joint ventures, including its partnership with Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, provide additional context on how it funds and scales its platforms.
Dividend declarations on common stock and Series A preferred stock, changes to share repurchase authorizations, and other board actions are disclosed through press releases and Form 8-K filings. Investors and analysts can use this news feed to track Redwood’s financial reporting dates, conference calls, shareholder letters and supplemental financial tables. For anyone monitoring RWT, this page offers a centralized view of the company’s operating performance, capital structure decisions and housing credit activities over time.
Redwood Trust, Inc. (NYSE: RWT) reported a strong performance for the third quarter ended September 30, 2021. The company funded $639 million in business purpose loans, achieving a mix of 62% single-family rental loans and 38% bridge loans. It also locked a record $4.7 billion in residential loans and completed multiple securitizations, including the first blockchain-backed non-agency residential mortgage. The book value increased approximately 4.0%-4.5% since June 30, 2021. Redwood is set to release its Q3 earnings on October 27, 2021.
Redwood Trust, Inc. (NYSE: RWT) and Point announced the successful completion of the first securitization entirely backed by residential Home Equity Investment (HEI) agreements, totaling approximately $146 million. The transaction, known as Point Securitization Trust 2021-1, finalized on September 23, 2021, features $120 million of unrated senior class A-1 securities and $26 million of unrated class A-2 securities. This innovative deal aims to enhance liquidity for investors while providing a new avenue for homeowners to benefit from their home equity without selling their properties.
Redwood Trust (NYSE: RWT) announced its investment in Flock Homes, a real estate technology startup that modernizes rental ownership. This strategic investment, executed through RWT Horizons, aims to bring innovation to the rental market by allowing property owners to convert rentals into shares in a managed portfolio, enhancing liquidity and reducing tax burdens. Chief Investment Officer Ryan McBride highlighted Flock's potential to transform rental property ownership, particularly for small to mid-size landlords. With Flock's technology, owners can optimize their investments and effectively manage risks.
Redwood Trust (NYSE: RWT) has announced a groundbreaking securitization, SEMT 2021-6, priced at $449 million and backed by 497 jumbo residential loans. This is the first non-Agency residential mortgage-backed securitization leveraging blockchain technology, aimed at enhancing reporting efficiency. By partnering with Liquid Mortgage, Redwood plans to provide daily loan-level payment data, promising greater transparency. This initiative marks a significant step towards fully digitized and tokenized mortgages, addressing inefficiencies in the mortgage lifecycle.
Redwood Trust (NYSE: RWT) announced the pricing of CoreVest's inaugural securitization of bridge loans on transitional housing assets, totaling $270 million. This securitization, CAFL 2021-RTL1, includes loans secured by various property types and offers a 30-month reinvestment feature. Additionally, Redwood disclosed the hiring of Marc Heenan as Senior Vice President of Lender Partnerships to expand CoreVest's correspondent channel for business-purpose loans. The securitization reflects strong market interest and diversifies Redwood's investment portfolio.
Redwood Trust, Inc. (NYSE: RWT) has announced a 17% increase in its quarterly dividend, now at $0.21 per share, effective for the third quarter of 2021. This marks the 89th consecutive quarterly dividend and demonstrates the company's financial strength. The dividend is payable on September 30, 2021, to stockholders on record as of September 23, 2021. CEO Christopher J. Abate emphasized the importance of the dividend in delivering total returns to shareholders and the company’s sound financial strategy.
Redwood Trust, Inc. (NYSE: RWT) has formed a strategic investment partnership with Frontiers Capital to enhance its venture investment strategy, RWT Horizons. This collaboration will focus on investing in early-stage startups within frontier technologies such as AI, machine learning, and blockchain. The partnership aims to provide new sourcing channels for technology investments and complements RWT Horizons' existing strategy, which has previously invested in eight early-stage companies. The goal is to disrupt the mortgage finance industry by leveraging innovative technologies.
Redwood Trust (NYSE: RWT) announces a hybrid Investor Day on September 14, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. Pacific Time / 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time in New York City. Senior leadership will present, followed by a Q&A session. The event will cover key topics such as the 'Future of Housing Finance,' featuring industry experts including Michael Bright and Armando Falcon. A live video webcast will be available on Redwood's website, with a replay accessible afterward. Redwood Trust focuses on housing credit investments, aiming for attractive returns for shareholders.
Redwood Trust, Inc. (NYSE: RWT) announced the appointment of its President, Dashiell Robinson, to the Board of Directors, effective August 27, 2021. Robinson, who joined Redwood in 2017 from Wells Fargo Securities, has significantly contributed to the company's strategic vision in housing finance. Richard D. Baum, Chairman of the Board, emphasized Robinson's crucial role, while CEO Chris Abate noted the strengthened expertise on the Board. Redwood Trust focuses on enhancing housing access, providing liquidity, and delivering customized credit investments.
Redwood Trust (NYSE:RWT) reported a strong second quarter for 2021, with GAAP net income of $90 million ($0.66/share) and a 6.5% increase in GAAP book value to $11.46. The company achieved an annualized return on equity of 29% and an economic return on book value of 8.2% for Q2. Business purpose loans rose 37% to $527 million, while jumbo residential loan locks reached $3.9 billion. A quarterly dividend of $0.18/share was declared, with coverage at 4.5x.
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