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Redwood Trust, Inc. reports developments in housing credit finance, mortgage banking production, securitization activity, whole-loan distribution, and REIT dividends. The company operates platforms including Sequoia for jumbo residential mortgage loans, Aspire for non-QM mortgage banking, and CoreVest, alongside investment portfolios focused on residential credit assets.
Company news commonly covers quarterly results, Earnings Available for Distribution, common and preferred stock dividend declarations, dividend tax reporting, private-label securitizations through SEMT and SPIRE, seller and institutional-investor relationships, and product expansion such as medical professional loan programs. Updates also address capital markets distribution, risk transfer, portfolio valuation effects, and the wind-down or repositioning of legacy investments.
Redwood Trust, Inc. (NYSE: RWT) announced a 13% increase in its quarterly dividend, raising it to $0.18 per share for Q2 2021, up from $0.16 in Q1 2021. This marks the company's 88th consecutive quarterly dividend, demonstrating its ongoing commitment to shareholder returns. The dividend will be payable on June 30, 2021, to stockholders of record as of June 23, 2021. CEO Christopher J. Abate emphasized the strength of the company’s earnings power and strategic capital deployment amidst favorable market conditions.
Redwood Trust (NYSE: RWT) has announced the appointment of Brooke Carillo as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective May 2021. Carillo joins from Annaly Capital Management, where she held various strategic roles. CEO Chris Abate expressed confidence in her ability to enhance the leadership team. Current CFO Collin Cochrane will transition to Chief Accounting Officer, maintaining his role in financial initiatives. The company emphasizes its focus on expanding access to housing and strengthening its market position.
Redwood Trust, Inc. (NYSE:RWT) reported strong financial results for Q1 2021, posting a GAAP net income of $97 million or $0.72 per diluted share. The company achieved a GAAP book value of $10.76 per share, showing growth from previous quarters. A record $4.6 billion in jumbo residential loans was locked, up 22% quarter-over-quarter. The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.16 per share and saw an economic return on book value of 10%.
Redwood Trust (NYSE: RWT) has launched the Redwood Employee Home Access Program, a mortgage insurance reimbursement initiative aimed at supporting employees in attaining homeownership. CEO Chris Abate advocates for corporate peers to adopt similar benefits, highlighting the program's potential in enhancing employee retention and attracting a diverse workforce. Research indicates that 8 in 10 Americans consider housing affordability a significant issue, with many unable to afford a median-priced home. This innovative benefit addresses these challenges, promoting financial health and community stability.
Redwood Trust (NYSE: RWT) announced a minority preferred equity investment in Churchill Finance, a real estate finance company, enhancing its asset sourcing channels. This investment aims to provide growth capital to Churchill and diversify CoreVest's loan pipeline, which is vital for residential investors. By partnering with Churchill, Redwood intends to penetrate the $90 billion business purpose lending market. The collaboration is expected to improve access to institutional capital and support strategic growth initiatives.
Liquid Mortgage has announced a strategic partnership and capital raise from Redwood Trust (NYSE: RWT), marking a significant step in developing blockchain technology for the mortgage industry. The partnership aims to enhance loan data reporting and delivery, utilizing nearly $300 million of loans on a test platform. With funds from this capital raise, Liquid Mortgage plans to expand its technology and team, promoting a more efficient mortgage ecosystem. Both companies are focused on actionable blockchain applications to improve industry transparency and efficiency.
Redwood Trust (NYSE: RWT) announced on April 19, 2021, its investment in Liquid Mortgage, a startup leveraging blockchain technology to enhance mortgage processes. This marks Redwood's third investment under the RWT Horizons venture strategy. The partnership aims to digitize and improve efficiencies in the non-agency mortgage sector, focusing on post-close purchase activities and loan remittance data. By reducing costs and increasing transparency, the collaboration seeks to benefit borrowers and enhance market liquidity.
Redwood Trust (NYSE: RWT) provided a business update for Q1 2021, reporting locked residential loans totaling $4.6 billion from over 110 sellers, with a mix of 95% Select loans and 5% Choice loans. The company originated $384 million in business purpose loans, primarily focusing on single-family rental and bridge loans. Significant advancements include the initiation of its RWT Horizons venture strategy and the onboarding of approximately 40 Sequoia securitizations onto its dv01 platform. Redwood estimates a 5% increase in the fair value of its securities portfolio during the quarter. Financial results will be released on April 28, 2021.
Redwood Trust (NYSE: RWT) announced the appointment of Faith A. Schwartz and Armando Falcon to its Board of Directors on March 30, 2021. Schwartz, with extensive experience in housing finance, founded Housing Finance Strategies and serves on several boards, including Gateway First Bank. Falcon, CEO of Falcon Capital Advisors, brings regulatory and financial expertise, having previously overseen federal housing enterprises. These appointments aim to enhance the company's leadership diversity and innovation in housing finance.
Redwood Trust (NYSE: RWT) announced its first two technology investments through RWT Horizons, aimed at enhancing its financial and real estate technology initiatives. The investments were made in Rent Butter, a tenant screening tool provider, and Rent Room, a property management platform for landlords. Ryan McBride, COO of CoreVest, has taken on the role of Chief Investment Officer for RWT Horizons, leading its capital deployment strategy. CEO Christopher Abate emphasized that these partnerships will improve efficiency in the mortgage value chain and enhance customer service and market share.