Record Q1 2026 mortgage volumes at Redwood Trust (NYSE: RWT)

Q: How did Redwood Trust (RWT) perform financially in Q1 2026?

Redwood Trust reported a GAAP net loss of $7.3 million , or $(0.07) per share, for Q1 2026. Non-GAAP Earnings Available for Distribution were $27.1 million , or $0.21 per share, which fully covered the company’s $0.18 quarterly common dividend.

Q: What were Redwood Trust (RWT)’s mortgage banking volumes in Q1 2026?

Mortgage banking production reached a record $8.5 billion in Q1 2026, up from $7.3 billion in the prior quarter. Sequoia contributed $6.5 billion of lock volume, Aspire $1.6 billion , and CoreVest funded $432 million , marking the third consecutive quarterly record.

Q: How did Redwood Trust’s book value and economic return change in Q1 2026?

GAAP book value per common share declined to $7.12 at March 31, 2026, from $7.36 at December 31, 2025. Including the $0.18 dividend, this produced an economic return on book value of (0.8)% for the quarter, reflecting valuation changes and one-time charges.

Q: What were Redwood Trust’s key non-GAAP metrics like EAD and Core Segments EAD?

Non-GAAP Earnings Available for Distribution (EAD) were $27.1 million , or $0.21 per share, in Q1 2026. Core Segments EAD, which excludes Legacy Investments, totaled $36.5 million , or $0.28 per basic share, implying a Core Segments EAD return on equity of 19.1% annualized.

Q: What are the notable capital and liquidity figures for Redwood Trust in Q1 2026?

At March 31, 2026, Redwood held $202 million of unrestricted cash and cash equivalents and $4.7 billion of recourse debt. Total assets were $26.8 billion , with asset-backed securities issued of $20.4 billion and stockholders’ equity of $957 million on the consolidated balance sheet.

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Redwood Trust, Inc. reported first quarter 2026 results with a GAAP net loss of $7.3 million, or $(0.07) per basic and diluted share, while non-GAAP Earnings Available for Distribution ("EAD") were $27.1 million, or $0.21 per share, covering the $0.18 common dividend. Mortgage banking production reached a record $8.5 billion, up from $7.3 billion in the prior quarter, marking a third consecutive quarterly record.

GAAP book value per common share was $7.12 at March 31, 2026, down from $7.36 at December 31, 2025, producing an economic return on book value of (0.8)%. Sequoia locked $6.5 billion of loans with a 0.96% gain-on-sale margin and sharply lower cost per loan, while Aspire locked $1.6 billion and completed its inaugural SPIRE non-QM securitization of $391 million. CoreVest funded $432 million of loans and posted a segment GAAP net loss of $(3.4) million driven by $5.0 million of organizational restructuring expenses.

Legacy Investments recorded a GAAP net loss of $(13.1) million, and capital allocation to this segment declined to 15% of total invested capital. Unrestricted cash and cash equivalents were $202 million and recourse debt was $4.7 billion at March 31, 2026, with total assets of $26.8 billion.

Insights

Redwood pairs record mortgage banking volume with modest non-GAAP profitability despite a GAAP loss.

Redwood Trust delivered record first quarter 2026 mortgage banking production of $8.5 billion, led by Sequoia and Aspire, even as the broader mortgage market remained weak. Non-GAAP EAD of $27.1 million, or $0.21 per share, comfortably covered the $0.18 dividend.

However, GAAP results showed a net loss of $7.3 million and book value per common share declined to $7.12, reflecting market-driven valuation declines and restructuring charges, particularly within CoreVest and Redwood Investments. Legacy Investments also generated a $(13.1) million GAAP loss, though its capital share fell to 15%.

Operationally, efficiency metrics improved: Sequoia’s cost per loan dropped to 18 basis points and total mortgage banking returns on capital remained strong. Management highlighted a new Castlelake jumbo-loan joint venture with up to $8 billion of purchasing power and ongoing AI-driven process automation, suggesting continued emphasis on scalable, capital-efficient growth in upcoming quarters.

8-K Event Classification

4 items: 2.02, 7.01, 8.01, 9.01

4 items

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial

Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Disclosure

Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.

Item 8.01 Other Events Other

Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Key Figures

GAAP net (loss) income: $(7.3) million GAAP EPS: $(0.07) per share Non-GAAP EAD: $27.1 million +5 more

8 metrics

GAAP net (loss) income $(7.3) million Quarter ended March 31, 2026; attributable to common stockholders

GAAP EPS $(0.07) per share Quarter ended March 31, 2026, basic and diluted

Non-GAAP EAD $27.1 million Quarter ended March 31, 2026, company-wide

Non-GAAP EAD per share $0.21 per basic share Quarter ended March 31, 2026

Mortgage banking production $8.5 billion Total production in Q1 2026 across platforms

GAAP book value per share $7.12 As of March 31, 2026; common shares

Unrestricted cash and cash equivalents $202 million Balance at March 31, 2026

Recourse debt $4.7 billion Outstanding at March 31, 2026

Key Terms

Earnings Available for Distribution, Core Segments EAD, economic return on book value, recourse leverage ratio, +2 more

6 terms

Earnings Available for Distribution financial

"Non- GAAP Earnings Available for Distribution ("EAD") was $0.21 per share(1)"

Earnings available for distribution are the portion of a company’s profit that remains after paying taxes, meeting legal or contractual reserves, and covering any required debt or operating obligations — essentially the cash the business can legally and practically give to shareholders or unitholders. Investors watch this number because it shows how much income a company can return as dividends or distributions, similar to the money left in a household account after paying bills and savings goals.

Core Segments EAD financial

"Non-GAAP Core Segments Earnings Available for Distribution ("Core Segments EAD") of $36.5 million"

economic return on book value financial

"Economic return on book value of (0.8)% for the first quarter 2026(3)"

Economic return on book value measures how much real economic profit a company generates compared with the accounting value of its equity or assets on the balance sheet. Think of it as the true “yield” you get from the recorded value of the business—similar to how a landlord compares rental income to the purchase price of a building—and it matters to investors because it shows whether the company’s reported book value is producing enough economic benefit to justify the stock’s price.

recourse leverage ratio financial

"Redwood Investments recourse leverage ratio increased to 1.1x at March 31, 2026"

Recourse leverage ratio measures how much of a company’s borrowing is 'recourse' debt — debt for which lenders can pursue the company’s owners or parent for repayment — relative to the company’s capital base (such as equity or total capitalization). It matters to investors because a higher ratio means more of the company’s obligations can lead to owner liability, greater risk of forced asset sales or equity dilution if things go wrong; think of it as the share of loans that come with a personal guarantee versus loans that are limited to a single asset.

securitization financial

"Completed a record level of securitization activity, including the first ever securitization backed by medical professional loans"

Securitization is when a bank or company takes a bunch of loans or assets, like mortgages or car loans, and bundles them together into a single package. They then sell pieces of this package to investors, who receive regular payments from the borrowers. This process helps the original lender get money quickly and spreads the risk among many investors.

non-QM securitization financial

"Aspire’s inaugural non-QM securitization, supporting volume growth and expanded distribution capabilities"

Non-QM securitization is the process of bundling mortgages that don’t meet standard “qualified mortgage” (QM) rules—such as strict documentation or debt-to-income limits—into securities that investors can buy and trade. It matters because these bonds often pay higher yields to compensate for greater credit and repayment uncertainty, so investors must balance the potential for extra income against higher risk and different cash‑flow behavior, much like buying a mixed-quality lot of goods for a higher return.

Earnings Snapshot

GAAP net (loss) income: $(7.3) million

Q1 2026

GAAP net (loss) income $(7.3) million

GAAP EPS $(0.07)

Non-GAAP EAD $27.1 million

Non-GAAP EAD per share $0.21 +$0.01 vs Q4 2025

Mortgage banking production $8.5 billion +$1.2 billion QoQ

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

04/29/2026 - 04:15 PM

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 29, 2026

REDWOOD TRUST, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Maryland

001-13759

68-0329422

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

(Commission

File Number)

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

One Belvedere Place

Suite 300

Mill Valley, California 94941

(Address of principal executive offices and Zip Code)

(415) 389-7373

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):


☐			Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)


☐			Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)


☐			Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))


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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:


Title of each class	Trading symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share	RWT	New York Stock Exchange
10% Series A Fixed-Rate Reset Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share	RWT PRA	New York Stock Exchange
9.125% Senior Notes Due 2029	RWTN	New York Stock Exchange
9.0% Senior Notes Due 2029	RWTO	New York Stock Exchange
9.125% Senior Notes Due 2030	RWTP	New York Stock Exchange
9.500% Senior Notes Due 2030	RWTQ	New York Stock Exchange


Item 2.02.			Results of Operations and Financial Condition;


Item 7.01.			Regulation FD Disclosure.

On April 29, 2026, Redwood Trust, Inc. (the "Company") issued the Redwood Trust Shareholder Letter – 1st Quarter 2026 and The Redwood Review – 1st Quarter 2026, copies of which are attached as Exhibit 99.2 and Exhibit 99.3, respectively, to this current report on Form 8-K.

In addition, on April 29, 2026, the Company made available Supplemental Financial Tables presenting certain financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. A link to the Supplemental Financial Tables is available at the Company’s website at http://www.redwoodtrust.com, in the Investor Relations section of the website under “Financials.”

The information contained in this Item 2.02 and Item 7.01 and the attached Exhibits 99.2, and 99.3 is furnished to and not filed with the SEC, and shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.


Item 8.01.			Other Events.

On April 29, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this current report on Form 8-K.


Item 9.01.			Financial Statements and Exhibits.


(d)						Exhibits

Exhibit 99.1						Press Release issued April 29, 2026
Exhibit 99.2						Redwood Trust Shareholder Letter - 1st Quarter 2026
Exhibit 99.3						The Redwood Review – 1st Quarter 2026
Exhibit 104						Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

Date: April 29, 2026

REDWOOD TRUST, INC.

By:

/s/ BROOKE E. CARILLO

Name: Brooke E. Carillo

Title: Chief Financial Officer

Exhibit 99.1

REDWOOD TRUST REPORTS FIRST QUARTER FINANCIAL RESULTS; MORTGAGE BANKING PRODUCTION REACHES A RECORD $8.5 BILLION

MILL VALLEY, CA – Redwood Trust, Inc. (NYSE:RWT; "Redwood", the "Company"), a leader in expanding access to housing for homebuyers and renters, today reported its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026.

First Quarter 2026 Highlights

•On a consolidated basis, GAAP net loss was $(0.07) per basic and diluted common share. Non- GAAP Earnings Available for Distribution ("EAD") was $0.21 per share(1), an increase from the prior quarter and once again exceeding the Company’s dividend

•Demonstrated sustained momentum in Mortgage Banking despite a more volatile and uncertain macroeconomic backdrop

◦Mortgage Banking production reached a record $8.5 billion, up from $7.3 billion in the previous quarter and marking a third consecutive quarterly record(2)

◦Gross margins remained within targeted ranges despite increased market volatility late in the quarter from changes in interest rates and mortgage spreads

◦Distribution remained strong across platforms, supported by record securitization activity and continued momentum in whole loan sales, enabling efficient risk transfer and consistent market access

•Variability between Consolidated GAAP and EAD results primarily reflects market-driven changes in portfolio valuations rather than underlying operating performance

Key Financial First Quarter 2026 Results and Metrics

•GAAP book value per common share was $7.12 at March 31, 2026, compared to $7.36 per share at December 31, 2025

◦Economic return on book value of (0.8)% for the first quarter 2026(3)

•GAAP net loss of $(7.3) million or $(0.07) per basic and diluted common share

•Non-GAAP Earnings Available for Distribution ("EAD") of $27.1 million or $0.21 per basic common share(1)

•Non-GAAP Core Segments Earnings Available for Distribution ("Core Segments EAD") of $36.5 million, or $0.28 per basic common share(4)

•Declared and paid a regular quarterly dividend of $0.18 per common share

“We delivered a third consecutive quarter of record mortgage banking volume, as Sequoia and Aspire continued to scale while maintaining disciplined margins,” said Christopher Abate, Chief Executive Officer of Redwood Trust. “What stands out in this environment is not just the level of production, but how we’re processing it using active distribution and technology to drive capital turnover and efficiently manage risk. As we expand our product set and deepen relationships across our ecosystem, we are seeing sustained demand from institutional investors seeking consistent access to the high-quality assets we source.”


	Three Months Ended
	3/31/2026			12/31/2025
Financial Performance
Book Value per Common Share	$	7.12		$	7.36
Economic Return on Book Value (3)	(0.8)		%	2.6		%


Net (Loss) Income per Basic Common Share	$	(0.07)		$	0.13
Non-GAAP EAD per Basic Common Share (non-GAAP) (1)	$	0.21		$	0.20
Non-GAAP Core Segments EAD per Basic Common Share (4)	$	0.28		$	0.33




Dividends per Common Share	$	0.18		$	0.18

Q1 2026 Segment Highlights (5)


GAAP Segment Net (Loss) Income Results Summary
($ in millions)
	Three Months Ended
	3/31/2026		12/31/2025
Core Segments:
Mortgage Banking Platforms:
Sequoia Mortgage Banking	$	37.8	$	33.3
Aspire Mortgage Banking	2.3		3.3
CoreVest Mortgage Banking	(3.4)		6.8
Total Mortgage Banking Platforms	$	36.7	$	43.5

Redwood Investments	(8.0)		15.2



Total Core Segments	$	28.7	$	58.7

Legacy Investments	$	(13.1)	$	(22.9)
Corporate/Other	$	(22.9)	$	(17.5)
Total GAAP Net (Loss) Income	$	(7.3)	$	18.3

Mortgage Banking Platforms

•Total Mortgage Banking Platforms GAAP net income of $36.7 million

•Generated 38% annualized return on capital ("ROC")(6)

•Continued expansion across platforms, including Sequoia’s new medical professional loan program and Aspire’s inaugural non-QM securitization, supporting volume growth and expanded distribution capabilities

•Aspire Mortgage Banking reported as a separate segment beginning in the first quarter of 2026

Sequoia Mortgage Banking(5)

•Gain on sale margin of 96 basis points, at the higher end of the Company’s target range, and partially impacted by market volatility late in the first quarter

•Locked $6.5 billion of loans, up 22% from the fourth quarter 2025 and 67% from the first quarter 2025(7)

•Distributed $5.5 billion of loans through a combination of securitizations ($4.6 billion) and whole loan sales ($915 million), a 35% increase from the prior quarter

◦Completed a record level of securitization activity, including the first ever securitization backed by medical professional loans

•Cost per loan improved to 18 basis points in the first quarter(8), compared to 26 basis points in the prior quarter, reflecting continued operating scale benefits

Aspire Mortgage Banking(5)

•Gain on sale margins of 73 basis points, compared to 92 basis points in the fourth quarter 2025

•Lock volume of $1.6 billion reflects incremental growth from the fourth quarter and strong underlying demand for Aspire products from a growing network of loan sellers(7)

•Distributed $1.0 billion of loans through a combination of securitizations ($391 million) and whole loan sales ($656 million), a 44% increase from the prior quarter

◦Expanded distribution capabilities through issuance of Aspire’s inaugural securitization

CoreVest Mortgage Banking(5)

•Segment GAAP net loss of $(3.4) million included $5.0 million of expenses related to organizational changes during the quarter, impacting comparability to the prior quarter. Non-GAAP EAD was $1.8 million

•Funded $432 million of loans (61% bridge and 39% term), a 6% decrease from the fourth quarter 2025 and a 10% decrease from the first quarter 2025

•Distributed $694 million of newly-originated loans through whole loan sales, securitizations and sales to joint ventures ("JVs"), up 19% from the fourth quarter 2025

•Volume reflected a more cautious approach late in the quarter, with intentional pipeline discipline during March volatility and heightened month-end activity, as we worked closely with our borrowers to manage execution in response to evolving investor demand

Redwood Investments

•Generated a segment GAAP net loss of $(8.0) million

◦Results were primarily driven by unrealized market-related valuation changes during the quarter, partially offset by net interest income from portfolio investments

•Redwood Investments recourse leverage ratio increased to 1.1x at March 31, 2026, from 1.0x at December 31, 2025(10)

Legacy Investments

•Segment GAAP net loss of $(13.1) million

◦Continued resolution activity within the legacy bridge portfolio supported capital redeployment and a reduction in portfolio exposure

•Segment capital allocation decreased to 15% of total invested capital, compared to 19% at December 31, 2025

◦Closed a $225 million securitization backed by a mix of performing/non-performing bridge loans which included $66 million of loans from the legacy investments portfolio

•Legacy Investments recourse leverage ratio of 1.6x at March 31, 2026(11)

Capital and Financing

•Maintained strong liquidity and stable recourse leverage, supporting continued investment in operating platforms

◦Unrestricted cash and cash equivalents of $202 million at March 31, 2026

◦Recourse debt of $4.7 billion at March 31, 2026 compared to $4.4 billion at December 31, 2025(12)

•Increased overall warehouse capacity and added a new financing counterparty, supporting continued scale across the mortgage operating platforms

◦Renewed or established over $2.8 billion in total financing capacity

◦Total excess warehouse financing capacity of $3.9 billion at March 31, 2026

•Tightened financing spreads and improved advance rates across key facilities

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1.Earnings available for distribution ("EAD"), EAD per share and EAD ROE are non-GAAP measures. See Non-GAAP Disclosures section that follows for additional information on these measures.

2.Mortgage Banking refers to the combined performance or data related to Sequoia Mortgage Banking, Aspire Mortgage Banking and CoreVest Mortgage Banking segments. Production consists of loan locks from Sequoia Mortgage Banking and Aspire Mortgage Banking, as well as loan fundings from CoreVest Mortgage Banking.

3.Economic return on book value is based on the period change in GAAP book value per common share plus dividends declared per common share in the period.

4.Core Segments EAD is a non-GAAP measure used to present management’s non-GAAP analysis of the combined performance of the Company’s mortgage banking platforms and related investments (which consist of the Company’s Sequoia Mortgage Banking, Aspire Mortgage Banking, CoreVest Mortgage Banking and Redwood Investments segments), inclusive of an allocated portion of the Company’s Corporate segment relating to those Core Segments. Core Segments EAD excludes the Company’s Legacy Investments segment and excludes an allocated portion of the Company’s Corporate segment relating to the Legacy Investments segment. Core Segments EAD per basic common share and Core Segments EAD ROE are also non-GAAP financial measures and are calculated using Core Segments EAD. See Non-GAAP Disclosures section that follows for additional information on these measures.

5.Beginning in the first quarter of 2026, we revised our segment reporting to (i) present Aspire Mortgage Banking as a new reportable segment separate from our Sequoia Mortgage Banking segment and (ii) allocate corporate financing costs to our Sequoia, Aspire, CoreVest Mortgage Banking, Redwood Investments and Legacy Investments segments. This change had no impact on the consolidated financial statements and all prior period amounts were conformed to the current presentation.

6.ROC for the combined Mortgage Banking platforms is a non-GAAP measure calculated as annualized net income for the Company’s combined Mortgage Banking platforms divided by the average capital utilized by the combined Mortgage Banking platforms for the period. Average capital utilized represents management's internal estimate of the average capital deployed to support the activities of each segment and for Q1'26 the combined Mortgage Banking platform average capital was $386 million.

Beginning in the first quarter of 2026, we revised our segment reporting to allocate corporate financing costs to our Sequoia, Aspire, CoreVest Mortgage Banking, Redwood Investments and Legacy Investments segments. This change had no impact on the consolidated financial statements and all prior period amounts were conformed to the current presentation.

7.Lock volume represents loans identified for purchase from loan sellers. Lock volume does not account for potential fallout from pipeline that typically occurs through the lending process.

8.Cost per loan for the Sequoia Mortgage Banking segment is calculated as general and administrative expenses and loan acquisition costs of this segment divided by loan purchase commitments of this segment.

9.EAD ROC for a segment is calculated as non-GAAP segment EAD annualized divided by average capital utilized for the segment during the period. Non-GAAP EAD is defined as: GAAP net income (loss) available (related) to common stockholders adjusted to: (i) exclude investment fair value changes, net; (ii) exclude realized gains and losses; (iii) exclude acquisition related expenses; (iv) exclude certain organizational restructuring charges (as applicable); and (v) adjust for the hypothetical income taxes associated with these adjustments. Average capital utilized represents management's internal estimate of the average economic capital allocated to support the activities of each segment.

10.Redwood Investments recourse leverage ratio is defined as recourse debt at Redwood Investments divided by capital invested. At March 31, 2026 recourse debt excludes $20.5 billion of consolidated securitization debt (ABS issued and servicer advance financing), other liabilities and other debt that is non-recourse to Redwood at Redwood Investments. Capital invested in our Redwood Investments segment at March 31, 2026 was $510 million.

11.Legacy Investments recourse leverage ratio is defined as recourse debt at Legacy Investments divided by capital invested. At March 31, 2026 recourse debt excludes $181 million of consolidated securitization debt (ABS issued), other liabilities and other debt that is non-recourse to Redwood at Legacy Investments. Capital invested in our Legacy Investments segment at March 31, 2026 was $242 million.

12.At March 31, 2026, and December 31, 2025, recourse debt excluded $21.2 billion and $18.3 billion, respectively, of consolidated securitization debt (ABS issued and servicer advance financing), other liabilities and other debt that is non-recourse to Redwood, and tangible stockholders' equity excluded $32 million and $34 million, respectively, of goodwill and intangible assets.

First Quarter 2026 Redwood Review and Supplemental Tables Available Online

A further discussion of Redwood's business and financial results is included in the first quarter 2026 Shareholder Letter and Redwood Review which are available under "Financial Info" within the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at redwoodtrust.com/investor-relations. Additional supplemental financial tables can also be found within this section of the Company's website.

Conference Call and Webcast

Redwood will host an earnings call today, April 29, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time / 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time to discuss its first quarter 2026 financial results. The number to dial in order to listen to the conference call is 1-877-423-9813 in the U.S. and Canada. International callers must dial 1-201-689-8573. A replay of the call will be available through midnight on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, and can be accessed by dialing 1-844-512-2921 in the U.S. and Canada or 1-412-317-6671 internationally and entering access code #13759155.

The conference call will be webcast live in listen-only mode through the News & Events section of Redwood’s Investor Relations website at https://www.redwoodtrust.com/investor-relations/news-events/events. To listen to the webcast, please go to Redwood's website at least 15 minutes before the call to register and to download and install any audio software needed. An audio replay of the call will also be available on Redwood's website following the call. Redwood plans to file its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q with the Securities and Exchange Commission by Monday, May 11, 2026, and also make it available on Redwood’s website.

REDWOOD TRUST, INC.




Consolidated Income Statements (1)	Three Months Ended
($ in millions, except share and per share data)	3/31/26		12/31/25

Net Interest Income	$	34.7	$	25.9
Non-interest income
Mortgage banking activities, net	32.0		53.1
Investment fair value changes, net	(23.2)		(0.5)
HEI income, net	7.1		3.0
Servicing income, net	8.0		3.6
Fee income, net	2.9		1.8
Other income, net	2.4		2.2
Realized gains, net	—		(1.8)
Total non-interest income, net	$	29.2	$	61.3
General and administrative expenses	(49.4)		(40.8)
Portfolio management costs	(8.7)		(4.8)
Loan acquisition costs	(6.7)		(5.4)
Other expenses	(7.1)		(8.2)
Benefit from (Provision for) income taxes	2.5		(8.0)
Net (loss) income	$	(5.5)	$	20.0
Dividends on preferred stock	(1.8)		(1.8)
Net (loss) income (related) available to common stockholders	$	(7.3)	$	18.3

Weighted average basic common shares (thousands)	124,769		126,295
Weighted average diluted common shares (thousands) (2)	124,769		126,570
(Loss) Earnings per basic common share	$	(0.07)	$	0.13
(Loss) Earnings per diluted common share	$	(0.07)	$	0.13
Regular dividends declared per common share	$	0.18	$	0.18

(1)Certain totals may not foot due to rounding.

(2)Actual shares outstanding (in thousands) at March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025 were 125,015 and 124,460, respectively.

REDWOOD TRUST, INC.



Consolidated Balance Sheets (1)
($ in millions, except share and per share data)	3/31/26		12/31/25

Residential consumer loans	$	21,300	$	17,936
Residential investor loans	3,311		3,617
Real estate securities	476		423
Home equity investments (HEI)	341		330
Servicing investments	300		302
Strategic investments	107		102
Cash and cash equivalents	202		256
Other assets	779		736
Total assets	$	26,816	$	23,701

Asset-backed securities issued, net	$	20,418	$	17,492
Debt obligations, net	4,867		4,799
Other liabilities	574		427
Total liabilities	$	25,859	$	22,718
Stockholders' equity	957		983
Total liabilities and equity	$	26,816	$	23,701

Common shares outstanding at period end (thousands)	125,015		124,460
GAAP book value per common share	$	7.12	$	7.36

(1)Certain totals may not foot due to rounding.


Segment Financial Information(1)(2)
	Three Months Ended March 31, 2026
(In Millions)	Sequoia Mortgage Banking		Aspire Mortgage Banking		CoreVest Mortgage Banking		Redwood Investments		Legacy Investments		Corporate/ Other		Total
Interest income	$	61.3	$	18.4	$	4.2	$	268.7	$	4.0	$	0.3	$	356.9
Interest expense	(36.3)		(14.8)		(2.1)		(256.3)		(12.7)		—		(322.2)
Net interest income (expense)	25.0		3.6		2.1		12.4		(8.7)		0.3		34.7
Non-interest income (loss)
Mortgage banking activities, net	22.1		2.7		7.2		—		—		—		32.0
Investment fair value changes, net	—		—		(0.3)		(15.4)		(7.5)		—		(23.2)
HEI income, net	—		—		—		0.6		6.5		—		7.1
Servicing Income, net	—		—		—		8.0		—		—		8.0
Fee Income, net	—		—		2.8		0.2		(0.1)		—		2.9
Other income, net	—		—		0.6		0.9		1.0		—		2.4
Realized gains, net	—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Total non-interest income, net	22.1		2.7		10.4		(5.8)		(0.1)		—		29.2
General and administrative expenses	(7.0)		(2.5)		(13.0)		(3.4)		—		(23.5)		(49.4)
Portfolio management costs	—		—		—		(4.2)		(4.5)		—		(8.7)
Loan acquisition costs	(2.8)		(1.0)		(2.8)		—		—		—		(6.7)
Other expenses	—		—		(2.0)		(5.1)		—		—		(7.1)
Benefit from (Provision for) income taxes	1.2		(0.3)		2.1		(1.4)		0.6		0.3		2.5
Net Income (Loss)	$	38.4	$	2.5	$	(3.3)	$	(7.3)	$	(12.8)	$	(22.9)	$	(5.5)
Preferred Dividends	(0.5)		(0.2)		(0.1)		(0.7)		(0.3)		—		(1.8)
Net income (loss) available (related) to common stockholders	$	37.8	$	2.3	$	(3.4)	$	(8.0)	$	(13.1)	$	(22.9)	$	(7.3)
Total Assets	$	2,573.7	$	891.5	$	329.3	$	21,903.5	$	945.0	$	172.7	$	26,815.8


	Three Months Ended December 31, 2025
(In Millions)	Sequoia Mortgage Banking		Aspire Mortgage Banking		CoreVest Mortgage Banking		Redwood Investments		Legacy Investments		Corporate/ Other		Total
Interest income	$	52.3	$	14.7	$	6.3	$	248.6	$	4.7	$	0.5	$	327.0
Interest expense	(34.3)		(11.8)		(4.3)		(233.7)		(16.9)		—		(301.0)
Net interest income (expense)	17.9		2.9		2.0		14.9		(12.2)		0.5		25.9
Non-interest income (loss)
Mortgage banking activities, net	35.2		5.2		12.7		—		—		—		53.1
Investment fair value changes, net	—		—		—		7.6		(8.1)		—		(0.5)
HEI income, net	—		—		—		0.5		2.5		—		3.0
Servicing Income, net	—		—		—		3.6		—		—		3.6
Fee Income, net	—		—		1.7		0.2		(0.1)		—		1.8
Other income, net	—		—		1.9		0.8		(0.6)		—		2.2
Realized gains, net	—		—		—		—		(1.8)		—		(1.8)
Total non-interest income, net	35.2		5.2		16.3		12.7		(8.1)		—		61.3
General and administrative expenses	(10.0)		(2.7)		(8.9)		(1.1)		—		(18.1)		(40.8)
Portfolio management costs	—		—		—		(2.8)		(2.0)		—		(4.8)
Loan acquisition costs	(2.1)		(0.7)		(2.7)		—		—		—		(5.4)
Other expenses	—		—		(2.0)		(6.2)		—		—		(8.2)
Provision for income taxes	(7.3)		(1.1)		2.3		(1.8)		(0.2)		0.2		(8.0)
Net Income (Loss)	$	33.8	$	3.5	$	7.0	$	15.7	$	(22.5)	$	(17.5)	$	20.0
Preferred Dividends	(0.5)		(0.2)		(0.1)		(0.6)		(0.4)		—		(1.8)
Net income (loss) available (related) to common stockholders	$	33.3	$	3.3	$	6.8	$	15.2	$	(22.9)	$	(17.5)	$	18.3
Total Assets	$	2,411.8	$	909.3	$	357.4	$	18,789.6	$	943.3	$	289.7	$	23,701.1

(1)Certain totals may not foot due to rounding.

(2)Prior period amounts have been conformed to reflect the updated segment structure and allocation of corporate financing costs, enabling comparability with the current period presentation.

Non-GAAP Disclosures

To supplement consolidated and segment financial information prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), the Company also provides Earnings Available for Distribution (“EAD”), EAD Return on Equity ("EAD ROE"), Core Segments Earnings Available for Distribution (“Core Segments EAD”) and Core Segments EAD Return on Equity ("Core Segments EAD ROE") as non-GAAP measures.

Management believes these non-GAAP measures provide useful supplemental information to investors and management in evaluating the Company’s operating performance, facilitating comparisons to industry peers, and assessing the current income-generating capacity of the Company’s operating platforms as of the period presented, including the Company’s ability to pay dividends. These measures also assist in evaluating the Company’s ongoing transition to a more scalable and simplified business model, including the wind-down of legacy portfolio holdings within the Legacy Investments segment.

These non-GAAP measures should not be utilized in isolation, nor should they be considered as an alternative to GAAP net income (loss) available (related) to common stockholders, or other measurements of results of operations computed in accordance with GAAP or for federal income tax purposes.

Earnings Available for Distribution (“EAD”) and EAD ROE are non-GAAP financial measures that the Company has historically reported and continues to use to present management’s non-GAAP analysis of the operating performance of the Company’s different business segments. EAD is defined, as GAAP net income (loss) available (related) to common stockholders, adjusted to (i) exclude investment fair value changes, net; (ii) exclude realized gains and losses; (iii) exclude acquisition-related expenses; (iv) exclude certain organizational restructuring charges, as applicable; and (v) reflect a hypothetical income tax adjustment associated with these items. EAD ROE is defined as EAD divided by average common equity.

Core Segments EAD and Core Segments EAD ROE represent management’s non-GAAP assessment of the combined performance of the Company’s mortgage banking platforms and related investments, which include the Sequoia Mortgage Banking, CoreVest Mortgage Banking, and Redwood Investments segments (collectively, the “Core Segments”), together with an allocated portion of the Corporate segment attributable to those operations.

Core Segments EAD excludes the Legacy Investments segment and the portion of the Corporate segment attributable to Legacy Investments. Core Segments EAD ROE is calculated as Core Segments EAD divided by the average capital utilized by the Core Segments during the period, which represents management’s internal estimate of the average economic capital allocated to support Core Segments activities.

Non-GAAP Disclosures (continued)


Reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP EAD – First Quarter 2026 (1)

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2026
($ in millions)	Sequoia Mortgage Banking		Aspire Mortgage Banking		CoreVest Mortgage Banking		Redwood Investments		Total Core Segments (4)		Legacy Investments		Corporate/Other (3)		Total
GAAP Net Income (Loss)	$	37.8	$	2.3	$	(3.4)	$	(8.0)	$	28.7	$	(13.1)	$	(22.9)	$	(7.3)
EAD Adjustments:
Investment fair value changes, net (5)	—		—		—		15.4		15.4		7.5		—		22.9
Realized (gains)/losses, net (6)	—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Acquisition related expenses (7)	—		—		2.0		—		2.0		—		—		2.0
Organizational restructuring charges (8)	—		—		5.0		2.1		7.1		—		0.3		7.4
Tax effect of adjustments(9)	—		—		(1.8)		3.8		2.0		0.1		(0.1)		1.9
Non-GAAP EAD (2)	$	37.8	$	2.3	$	1.8	$	13.3	$	55.2	$	(5.5)	$	(22.7)	$	27.1
Adjustment for allocation of Corporate segment (10)	(7.0)		(2.6)		(1.1)		(8.0)		(18.7)		(3.9)		22.7		—
Non-GAAP EAD with Allocated Corporate Segment	$	30.8	$	(0.3)	$	0.7	$	5.3	$	36.5	$	(9.4)	$	—	$	27.1

Net Income (loss) (GAAP)															$	(7.3)
EAD (Non-GAAP)															$	27.1
Core Segments EAD (Non-GAAP)															$	36.5

Net Income (loss) per Basic Common Share (GAAP)															$	(0.07)
EAD per Basic common share (Non-GAAP)															$	0.21
Core Segments EAD per Basic Common Share (Non-GAAP) (11)															$	0.28

Return on Equity ("ROE") (annualized) (12)															(3.1)		%
EAD ROE (Non-GAAP) (annualized)															11.5		%
Core Segments EAD Return on Equity (annualized) ("Core Segments EAD ROE") (Non-GAAP) (13)															19.1		%

Non-GAAP Disclosures (continued)


Reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP EAD – Fourth Quarter 2025 (1)

	Three Months Ended December 31, 2025
($ in millions)	Sequoia Mortgage Banking		Aspire Mortgage Banking		CoreVest Mortgage Banking		Redwood Investments		Total Core Segments (4)		Legacy Investments		Corporate/Other (3)		Total
GAAP Net Income (Loss)	$	33.3	$	3.3	$	6.8	$	15.2	$	58.6	$	(22.9)	$	(17.5)	$	18.3
EAD Adjustments:
Investment fair value changes, net (5)	—		—		—		(7.6)		(7.6)		8.1		—		0.5
Realized (gains)/losses, net (6)	—		—		—		—		—		1.8		—		1.8
Acquisition related expenses (7)	—		—		2.0		—		2.0		—		—		2.0
Tax effect of adjustments (9)	—		—		(0.5)		4.4		3.9		0.1		(0.1)		3.8
Non-GAAP EAD (2)	$	33.3	$	3.3	$	8.3	$	12.0	$	56.9	$	(12.9)	$	(17.6)	$	26.4
Adjustment for allocation of Corporate segment (10)	(4.8)		(1.9)		(1.1)		(5.8)		(13.6)		(4.0)		17.6		—
Non-GAAP EAD with Allocated Corporate Segment	$	28.5	$	1.4	$	7.2	$	6.2	$	43.2	$	(16.9)	$	—	$	26.4

Net Income (loss) (GAAP)															$	18.3
EAD (Non-GAAP)															$	26.4
Core Segments EAD (Non-GAAP)															$	43.2

Net Income (loss) per Basic Common Share (GAAP)															$	0.13
EAD per Basic common share (Non-GAAP)															$	0.20
Core Segments EAD per Basic Common Share (Non-GAAP) (11)															$	0.33

Return on Equity ("ROE") (annualized) (12)															7.7		%
EAD ROE (Non-GAAP) (annualized)															11.1		%
Core Segments EAD Return on Equity (annualized) ("Core Segments EAD ROE") (Non-GAAP) (13)															23.8		%

1.Certain totals may not foot due to rounding.

2.Earnings Available for Distribution (“EAD”) is a non-GAAP measure that the Company has historically reported and continues to use to present management’s non-GAAP analysis of the operating performance of the Company’s different business segments. EAD is defined, as GAAP net income (loss) available (related) to common stockholders, adjusted to (i) exclude investment fair value changes, net; (ii) exclude realized gains and losses; (iii) exclude acquisition-related expenses; (iv) exclude certain organizational restructuring charges, as applicable; and (v) reflect a hypothetical income tax adjustment associated with these items.

3.Beginning in the first quarter of 2026, we revised our segment reporting to allocate corporate financing costs to our Sequoia Mortgage Banking, Aspire Mortgage Banking, CoreVest Mortgage Banking, Redwood Investments and Legacy Investments segments. This change had no impact on the consolidated financial statements and all prior period amounts were conformed to the current presentation.

4.Core Segments EAD and Core Segments EAD ROE are non-GAAP measures and are used to present management’s non-GAAP analysis of the combined performance of the Company’s mortgage banking platforms and related investments (which are defined as the "Core Segments" and which consist of the Company’s Sequoia Mortgage Banking, Aspire Mortgage Banking, CoreVest Mortgage Banking and Redwood Investments segments), inclusive of an allocated portion of the Company’s Corporate segment relating to those Core Segments. Core Segments EAD excludes the Company’s Legacy Investments segment and excludes an allocated portion of the Company’s Corporate segment relating to the Legacy Investments segment.

Core Segments EAD is defined as: GAAP net income (loss) available (related) to common stockholders adjusted to (i) exclude GAAP net loss from the Legacy Investments Segment, (ii) exclude the portion of the Corporate Segment allocation relating to the Legacy Investments segment, (iii) exclude investment fair value changes, net; (iv) exclude realized gains and losses; (v) exclude acquisition related expenses; (vi) exclude certain organizational restructuring charges (as applicable); and (vii) adjust for the hypothetical income taxes associated with these adjustments.

Refer to footnote 13 below for the definition of Core Segments EAD ROE.

5.Investment fair value changes, net includes all amounts within that same line item in our consolidated statements of (loss) income that are attributable to each segment, which primarily represents both realized and unrealized gains and losses on our investments held in each segment and associated hedges. Realized and unrealized gains and losses on our HEI investments are reflected in a separate line item on our consolidated income statements titled "HEI income, net".

6.Realized (gains)/losses, net includes all amounts within that line item on our consolidated statements of (loss) income that are attributable to each segment.

7.Acquisition related expenses include transaction costs paid to third parties, as applicable, and the ongoing amortization of intangible assets related to the Riverbend and CoreVest acquisitions.

8.Organizational restructuring charges for the first quarter of 2026 represent costs associated with employee severance and related transition expenses.

9.Tax effect of adjustments represents the hypothetical income taxes associated with EAD adjustments used to calculate each segment EAD.

10.Allocation of Corporate Segment is based on the average capital utilized by the segment during the period, which represents management’s internal estimate of the average economic capital allocated to support the activities of each segment.

11.Core Segments EAD per basic common share is a non-GAAP measure and is defined as Core Segments EAD divided by basic weighted average common shares outstanding at the end of the period.

12.ROE consists of consolidated GAAP net income annualized divided by average common equity for the period.

13.Core Segments EAD ROE is a non-GAAP measure and is defined as Core Segments EAD annualized divided by average capital utilized by the Core Segments of $762 million and $726 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively. Average capital utilized is management's internal estimate of the average economic capital allocated to support the activities of the Core Segments.

About Redwood

Redwood Trust, Inc. (NYSE: RWT) is a specialty finance company focused on several distinct areas of housing credit where we provide liquidity to growing segments of the U.S. housing market not well served by government programs. We deliver customized housing credit investments to a diverse mix of investors, through our best-in-class securitization platforms, whole-loan distribution activities, joint ventures and our publicly traded shares. We operate through three core residential housing-focused operating platforms — Sequoia, Aspire, and CoreVest — alongside our complementary Redwood Investments portfolio which is primarily composed of assets we source through these platforms. Redwood Investments also includes RWT Horizons®, our unified technology platform spanning internal AI innovation and strategic investments across the ecosystem, which supports our efforts to develop an AI-first operating model that enables compounding operational leverage and scalable growth. This reflects how we manage and organize our business and may differ from the manner in which our reportable segments are presented for financial reporting purposes.

Our goal is to provide attractive returns to shareholders through a stable and growing stream of earnings and dividends, capital appreciation, and a commitment to technological innovation that facilitates risk-minded scale. Redwood Trust is internally managed and structured as a real estate investment trust ("REIT") for tax purposes. For more information about Redwood, please visit our website at www.redwoodtrust.com or connect with us on LinkedIn.

Cautionary Statement; Forward-Looking Statements:

This press release and the related conference call contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding the expected timing for the filing of Redwood's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Forward-looking statements involve numerous risks and uncertainties. Redwood's actual results may differ from Redwood's beliefs, expectations, estimates, and projections and, consequently, you should not rely on these forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Forward-looking statements are not historical in nature and can be identified by words such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “will,” “should,” “expect,” “believe,” “intend,” “seek,” “plan” and similar expressions or their negative forms, or by references to strategy, plans, opportunities, or intentions. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including, among other things, those described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 under the caption “Risk Factors”. Other risks, uncertainties, and factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected may be described from time to time in reports we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including reports on Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.


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Exhibit 99.2

Dear Fellow Shareholders,

Redwood generated a third consecutive record operating quarter, with combined mortgage banking volumes surpassing $8 billion in the first quarter of 2026. This sustained momentum reflects the strength and scalability of our business model, with results achieved amidst a stagnant mortgage market in which applications remain close to 40% below pre-pandemic levels. As such, unlocking addressable market share remains our top priority as we continue to broaden the moat Redwood has built across our blue-chip origination network. In practical terms, there is no fast or inexpensive way to replicate the partnerships we’ve procured, particularly with many banks who commit meaningful financial and human capital toward working exclusively with us.

Our first quarter financial results reflected this strength in operating progress, despite the conflict in the Middle East and associated macroeconomic shocks that impacted both our business and the broader sector in the final month of the quarter. On a consolidated basis, Earnings Available for Distribution ("EAD")(1) was $0.21 per share, up slightly from the fourth quarter and once again covering our $0.18 per share dividend. Our GAAP book value per share was $7.12 at March 31, 2026, down from $7.36 per share at December 31, 2025, primarily due to one-time severance charges and non-cash fair value declines in portfolio investments driven by the late-quarter volatility.

Our operating results have been aided by continued improvement across key efficiency metrics. Cost per loan continued to improve in the first quarter, complementing capital efficiencies we have achieved from deepening channels for distribution – including $2 billion of life-to-date contributions to our joint venture with CPP Investments. We were pleased to recently announce the closing of a new joint venture for our Sequoia business with Castlelake L.P., a large institutional investor. The new vehicle has purchasing power of up to $8 billion of jumbo loans, with mutual flexibility to scale. Additionally, we continue to pursue a similar transaction to support growth in Aspire, having identified a capital partner and working through later stages of transaction completion. These partnerships provide dedicated capital with durable and predictable margins at a time when the public debt and equity capital markets for our sector have been less viable given the overall subdued state of the U.S. housing market.

With this foundation in place, we expect our platforms to execute against their respective growth objectives for 2026. At Sequoia, first quarter lock volume reached a record $6.5 billion, up 22% from the fourth quarter. Despite the recent volatility, we sustained segment returns consistent with the fourth quarter, buttressed by brisk distribution activity that included five securitizations completed in March alone and a 30% improvement in cost per loan. Product expansion remains a key driver of growth for the business. During the quarter we launched a new loan program focused on medical professionals, acquiring a large portfolio of these loans from a bank and successfully securitizing them in March, while also beginning to acquire those loan on a flow basis. We expect to roll out our first HELOC program in the second quarter, complementing recent progress in closed-

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This Shareholder Letter contains time-sensitive information and may contain forward-looking statements. The information contained herein is only accurate as of April 29, 2026. We undertake no obligation to update or revise the information contained herein, including forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Additional detail regarding the forward-looking statements in this Shareholder Letter and the important factors that may affect our actual results are described at the end of this Shareholder Letter under the heading “Forward-Looking Statements.”

1.EAD is defined as GAAP net income (loss) available (related) to common stockholders, adjusted to (i) exclude investment fair value changes, net (ii) exclude exclude realized gains and losses; (iii) exclude acquisition-related expenses; (iv) exclude certain organizational restructuring charges, as applicable; and (v) reflect a hypothetical income tax adjustment associated with these items.

end second liens and hybrids, and recently achieved readiness to support e-notes – mortgage assets created and stored electronically – an important milestone that further enhances execution efficiency.

We expect our Sequoia business to be further supported by evolving regulatory dynamics, most notably the recently re-proposed bank regulatory capital rules (the Basel endgame), which should deepen our opportunity set with banks. We view the newly proposed framework – which would ease the cost for banks to hold higher-quality mortgages and mortgage servicing rights – as a necessary step for banks to consider allocating more capital to their go-forward consumer mortgage strategies. But it’s not the only step. We consistently hear from bank C-suites that having a partner like Redwood to assist in the management of interest rate and asset/liability risks associated with a growing mortgage pipeline is a huge differentiator, especially because our support does not undermine a bank’s customer retention goals.

Aspire also continued its growth trajectory in the first quarter, with lock volume increasing to $1.6 billion and the successful execution of its inaugural securitization in early March. As we work towards $1 billion targeted monthly volume within Aspire, we remain focused on profitable growth through new seller relationships and expanded distribution. Demand for Aspire’s products remains healthy across both whole loan and securitization buyers; close to 65% of first quarter distribution was through loan sales. Our seller base continues to grow as more originators recognize the importance of serving a growing cohort of the workforce outside of the traditional “W-2 borrower,” most notably self-employed consumers and smaller-scale housing investors. As Aspire is a relatively nascent platform, a key focus remains scaling operations ratably with volume growth, in step with our emphasis on cost controls more broadly across the Company.

CoreVest, which typically sees a flurry of borrower activity prior to the end of each quarter, was proactive in response to rising rates and shifting market technicals. First quarter volume totaled $432 million, down modestly from the fourth quarter but with important progress in our smaller-balance residential transition loan (“RTL”) and DSCR products. In partnership with our customers, we managed the pipeline carefully in March as volatility increased, resulting in a lower monthly volume but the right outcome for borrowers who have since locked loans in April at more favorable all-in rates. The broader industry also continues to navigate uncertainty tied to proposed housing legislation – particularly provisions around ownership and disposition timelines for institutional SFR portfolios – that may impact market activity. While the process is fluid, we believe parts of the final legislation may create longer-term opportunities for CoreVest within our smaller-balance loan programs and for the platform more broadly if some of the less industry-favorable provisions are ultimately not adopted.

In support of our collective platforms, we are committing resources to the next phase of disruption in non-agency mortgage and private credit through disciplined, calibrated investments in AI and technology. Through RWT Horizons – our unified technology platform spanning internal AI innovation and strategic investments – we executed 2,500+ agentic workflows in the first quarter, broadened enterprise-wide AI fluency, and achieved a 66% quarter-over-quarter step-change in operational efficiency across automated mortgage banking functions. Horizons also saw continued progress with several portfolio companies, including follow-on raises at valuations well in excess of our original basis. With an expanding suite of AI-driven processes across data Quality Control, borrower intelligence, underwriting/closing automation, and portfolio analytics, we are

converting momentum from 2025 into tangible results in 2026 that are helping our platforms scale with improving unit economics through enhanced execution speed and operational efficiency. We believe our dual approach of AI adoption and direct development will serve as a long-term differentiator for Redwood, driving operating leverage higher in a capital-efficient manner.

Developments within the private corporate credit industry are also commanding our attention, where pressure is building and pockets of weakness in underlying fundamentals are emerging. Recent redemption activity highlights a shift in investor sentiment and a heightened focus on liquidity and transparency that is beginning to influence broader market technicals. It’s a good opportunity to remind our stakeholders of Redwood’s “Public Credit” model, in which investors gain unique access to credit strategies coupled with daily liquidity on a public exchange, and the transparency of independently reviewed quarterly public filings, annual audits, and mark-to-market accounting valuations booked through our income statement.

This value proposition has evolved into a key differentiator for our platform, as investors are able to understand and assess what we own and – as importantly during times like these – what we don’t. This thinking drove our decision to establish the Legacy Investments reporting segment in mid-2025. As this segment’s first quarter analysis highlights, serious delinquencies were roughly flat with the prior quarter, supporting our ability to continue managing a variety of resolution strategies and timelines to optimize returns. This included an accretive transaction in the first quarter backed in part by non-performing loans and REO properties that freed up approximately $70 million of capital and reduced associated warehouse exposure. Our capital allocated to this segment accordingly declined from 19% at year-end 2025 to 15% at March 31, 2026.

Looking ahead, there is still no resolution in the Middle East, no confirmed Fed Chair or clear direction for future monetary policy, and no transformational housing reforms out of Washington, as many had hoped. As the market seeks greater clarity, we have an executable plan to continue leveraging our best-in-class originator network and offering additional non-Agency products to the market. Importantly in this environment, the accretive value of retained capital has become increasingly apparent. Our mortgage banking platforms are built to efficiently generate recurring, scalable earnings from the capital dedicated to them, complemented by our more traditional REIT income streams derived from the investment portfolio. As this value dynamic continues to evolve, we remain focused on ways to optimize the alignment between our capital allocation, earnings profile, and the long-term value we deliver to shareholders.



Christopher J. Abate	Dashiell I. Robinson	Brooke E. Carillo
Chief Executive Officer	President	Chief Financial Officer

Note to Readers

We file annual reports (on Form 10-K) and quarterly reports (on Form 10-Q) with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These filings, our Redwood Review presentation and our earnings press releases provide information about Redwood and our financial results in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). These documents, as well as information about our business and a glossary of terms we use in this and other publications, are available through our website, www.redwoodtrust.com. We encourage you to review these documents. Within this document, in addition to our GAAP results, we may also present certain non-GAAP measures. When we present a non-GAAP measure, we provide a description of that measure and a reconciliation to the comparable GAAP measure within the Non-GAAP Measures section of the Endnotes to the Redwood Review, which can be found on our website, www.redwoodtrust.com, under “Financials” within the “Investor Relations” section. References herein to “Redwood,” the “company,” “we,” “us,” and “our” include Redwood Trust, Inc., and its consolidated subsidiaries. Note that because we generally round numbers in the tables to millions, except per share amounts, some numbers may not foot due to rounding. References to the “fourth quarter” refer to the quarter ended December 31, 2025, and references to the “first quarter” refer to the quarter ended March 31, 2026, unless otherwise specified.

Cautionary Statement; Forward-Looking Statements

This shareholder letter may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements involve numerous risks and uncertainties. Our actual results may differ from our expectations, estimates, and projections and, consequently, you should not rely on these forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Forward-looking statements are not historical in nature and can be identified by words such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “will,” “should,” “expect,” “believe,” “intend,” “seek,” “plan,” "could" and similar expressions or their negative forms, or by references to strategy, plans, goals, or intentions. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including, among other things, those described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K under the caption “Risk Factors.” Other risks, uncertainties, and factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected are described below and may be described from time to time in reports we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including reports on Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K. We undertake no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

Statements regarding the following subjects, among others, are forward-looking by their nature: statements we make regarding Redwood's business strategy and strategic focus; statements related to our financial outlook and expectations for 2026 and future years; statements regarding Sequoia's and Aspire's full-year volume goals, product launches and distribution opportunities; statements regarding the target acquisition volume for our joint venture with Castlelake of $8 billion of prime jumbo loans; statements regarding opportunities arising from the “Basel endgame”, housing legislation, medical professional loan activity, and developments in private credit; statements regarding the continued reduction of legacy investment exposure and more selective capital deployment into new investment activities; and expectations regarding the performance and growth of our Sequoia, Aspire and CoreVest mortgage banking businesses. Additional detail regarding the forward-looking statements in this shareholder letter and the important factors that may affect our actual results in 2026 are described in the Redwood Review under the heading “Forward-Looking Statements,” which can be found on our website, www.redwoodtrust.com, under “Financials” within the “Investor Relations” section.

R E D W O O D T R U S T . C O M Q1 2026 Redwood Review April 29, 2026 Exhibit 99.3

2 Cautionary Statement/ Forward-Looking Statements This presentation contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding our 2026 forward outlook and strategic priorities, key drivers to increase earnings, book value, mortgage banking volumes and market share and statements regarding the target acquisition volume for our joint venture with Castlelake of $8 billion of prime jumbo loans. Forward-looking statements involve numerous risks and uncertainties. Our actual results may differ from our beliefs, expectations, estimates, and projections and, consequently, you should not rely on these forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Forward-looking statements are not historical in nature and can be identified by words such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “will,” “should,” “expect,” “believe,” “intend,” “seek,” “plan” and similar expressions or their negative forms, or by references to strategy, plans, opportunities, or intentions. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including, among other things, those described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10- K for the year ended December 31, 2025 and any subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and Form 8-K under the caption “Risk Factors.” Other risks, uncertainties, and factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected may be described from time to time in reports the Company files with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Current Reports on Form 8-K. Additionally, this presentation contains estimates and information concerning our industry, including market size and growth rates of the markets in which we participate, that are based on industry publications and reports. This information involves many assumptions and limitations, and you are cautioned not to give undue weight to these estimates. We have not independently verified the accuracy or completeness of the data contained in these industry publications and reports. The industry in which we operate is subject to a high degree of uncertainty and risk due to a variety of factors, including those referred to above, that could cause results to differ materially from those expressed in these publications and reports.

3 Redwood Trust is the Leading Non-Agency Real Estate Platform INTRODUCTION Detailed Endnotes are included at the end of this presentation. Correspondent Non-QM Platform Correspondent Jumbo Platform Direct & Third-Party Strategic Technology Investments Business Purpose Loans to Housing Investors Housing Investments Sourced from Our Operating Platforms Through our operating businesses and related investments, we provide liquidity to parts of the housing market not well-served by government programs

4 #1 Non-Bank Distributor of Jumbo & Non-QM Loans(2) Detailed Endnotes are included at the end of this presentation. ~370% Total Shareholder Return Since Inception $2.6 billion Cumulative Dividends Since Inception 200+ Securitizations Across Products (including 11 in 1Q’26)(1) $150+ billion Loans Funded / Locked(3) Redwood Has a 30+ Year Track Record of Delivering Value

5 Detailed Endnotes are included at the end of this presentation. Record Securitization Activity in Q1’26 – $5.2 billion in issuance Jumbo 30-Year $2.6 billion 4 deals Other Jumbo Products $2.0 billion 5 deals Seasoned Investor Loans $260 million 1 deal Non-QM Loans $391 million 1 deal SE QU OI A CO RE VE ST AS PI RE SPIRE 2026-1 $391 million CAFL 2026-R1 $260 million HYB 2026-HYB $532 million INV 2026-INV1 $552 million INV 2026-INV2 $311 million MEDPRO 2026-MED1 $444 million SEMT 2026-1 $663 million SEMT 2026-2 $788 million SEMT 2026-3 $385 million SEMT 2026-4 $742 million RFT 2026-1 $136 million

6 Castlelake and Redwood Trust Announce Strategic Joint Venture Detailed Endnotes are included at the end of this presentation. • Today we announced a new strategic joint venture to support profitable mortgage banking growth Why it Matters • Scalable platform capacity, including the potential acquisition of seasoned bank loans • Aligns Redwood with a global investor with a large, diversified institutional capital base • Improves capital efficiency, allowing Sequoia to scale production with less capital per loan • Meaningful annual EPS accretion for Redwood, with additional upside through structured economics JV Partners (1) Asset Class Prime Jumbo Loans Purchasing Power Up to $8 billion

7 First Quarter 2026 Financial Performance *Non-GAAP Consolidated EAD EPS and Non-GAAP Consolidated EAD ROE are non-GAAP measures. See “Non-GAAP Disclosures” slides for additional information. Detailed Endnotes are included at the end of this presentation. CONSOLIDATED EARNINGS AND RETURNS GAAP RETURNS • $7.12 Book Value Per Share • $0.18 Dividend Per Share • 12.8% Indicative Dividend Yield(2) ($0.07) Consolidated GAAP EPS (3.3%) BVPS QoQ Change $0.21 Non-GAAP Consolidated EAD EPS* 11.5% Non-GAAP Consolidated EAD ROE* BOOK VALUE AND COMMON DIVIDEND • (3.1%) GAAP ROE • (0.8%) Total Economic Return(1)

8 Redwood Investments 31% Mortgage Banking Platforms 54% Legacy Investments 15% First Quarter 2026 Financial Performance (Continued) SEGMENT CAPITAL COMPOSITION Core Segments represent 85% of total capital $1.6 Billion NON-GAAP CORE SEGMENTS EAD PER SHARE $0.28 $0.21 ($0.08) Non-GAAP Core Segments EAD Non-GAAP Legacy Investment Segment EAD Non-GAAP Consolidated EAD 19.1% Non-GAAP Core Segments EAD ROE* * * * Note: Mortgage Banking refers to the combined performance or data related to Sequoia Mortgage Banking, Aspire Mortgage Banking and CoreVest Mortgage Banking segments. *Non-GAAP Core Segments EAD ROE, Non-GAAP Core Segments EAD, Non-GAAP Legacy Investments Segment EAD and Non-GAAP Consolidated EAD are non-GAAP measures. See “Non-GAAP Disclosures” slides for additional information. Detailed Endnotes are included at the end of this presentation.

9 3.50 3.75 4.00 4.25 4.50 4.75 5.00 $1.0 $2.5 $4.0 $5.5 $7.0 $8.5 $10.0 Jan-25 Mar-25 May-25 Jul-25 Sep-25 Nov-25 Jan-26 Mar-26 Note: Mortgage Banking refers to the combined performance or data related to Sequoia Mortgage Banking, Aspire Mortgage Banking and CoreVest Mortgage Banking segments. * ROC is a non-GAAP measure. See “Non-GAAP Disclosures” slides for additional information.. Detailed Endnotes are included at the end of this presentation. 10-YEAR TREASURY VS. RWT MORTGAGE BANKING VOLUME(1) Strong Performance Amid Market Volatility $ b ill io n s $8.5 $7.3 $6.8 $4.1 $4.5 RWT MORTGAGE BANKING ROC* Includes Corporate Financing Costs(2) Excludes Corporate Financing Costs(2) Q1’25 Q2’25 Q3’25 Q4’25 Q1’26 RWT MB Volume (LHS) 10-Year Treasury (RHS) 48% 38% 29% 23% Q4'25 Q1'26 % p ercen t

10Note: Mortgage Banking refers to the combined performance or data related to Sequoia Mortgage Banking, Aspire Mortgage Banking and CoreVest Mortgage Banking segments. Detailed Endnotes are included at the end of this presentation. MBS ISSUANCE FANNIE/FREDDIE(1) $138.1 $117.7 $74.2 $85.3 $212.3 $203.0 Q4'25 Q1'26 Purchase Refinance -4% QoQ Change Continued Market Share Growth Despite Lower Industry Volumes $ billions RWT MORTGAGE BANKING VOLUME(2) Sequoia Aspire CoreVest $7.3 $8.5 Q4'25 Q1'26 17% QoQ growth $ billions

11 $25.1 $27.1 $43.2 $36.5 Q2'25 Q3'25 Q4'25 Q1'26 Earnings Have Improved as Legacy Investments Resolve LEGACY INVESTMENTS CAPITAL SINCE Q2’25 NON-GAAP CORE SEGMENTS EAD SINCE Q2’25* *Non-GAAP Core Segments EAD is a non-GAAP measure. See “Non-GAAP Disclosures” slides for additional information. Detailed Endnotes are included at the end of this presentation. $523 $459 $306 $242 Q2'25 Q3'25 Q4'25 Q1'26 54% Decrease in Capital Allocated to Legacy Investments 43% Increase in Non-GAAP Core Segments EAD* $ millions $ millions

12 Detailed Endnotes are included at the end of this presentation. TOTAL VOLUME(1) AND EXPENSE CHANGE(2) (Q4’25 vs. Q1’26) Continued Efficiency Gains as Production Scales TOTAL EXPENSE(2) AS % OF VOLUME(1) (Total Expense(2) / Volume) 0.70% 0.66% Q4'25 Q1'26 7% Improvement 9% 17% Total Expense Growth Total Volume Growth Q1’26 volume outpaced expense growth ~2x

13 Note: Mortgage Banking refers to the combined performance or data related to Sequoia Mortgage Banking, Aspire Mortgage Banking and CoreVest Mortgage Banking segments. Detailed Endnotes are included at the end of this presentation. MORTGAGE BANKING CAPITAL EFFICIENCY (Average Capital / Annualized Volume)(1) Diversified Distribution Strategy Accelerates Capital Velocity 1.3% 1.1% Q4'25 Q1'26 10% Improvement $5.4 $7.2 Q4'25 Q1'26 35% QoQ growth MORTGAGE BANKING DISTRIBUTIONS Securitization Whole-loan sales JV transfers $ billions

14 Leverage Associated with Fast Turning Assets Note: Mortgage Banking refers to the combined performance or data related to Sequoia Mortgage Banking, Aspire Mortgage Banking and CoreVest Mortgage Banking segments. Portfolio refers to Redwood Investments and Legacy Investments segments. Detailed Endnotes are included at the end of this presentation. RECOURSE DEBT BY SEGMENT Growth in secured debt has been primarily driven by Mortgage Banking growth • Rapid capital turnover across distribution channels accelerates deleveraging through cash generation • Loans on balance sheet for an average of 36 days(1) RECOURSE LEVERAGE(2) $4.7 billion 85%+ of increase in recourse debt supported Mortgage Banking growth in Q1’26 Portfolio Debt 20% Corporate Debt 17% Mortgage Banking Debt 63% 4.6x 5.1x TotalQ4’25 1Q’26

15 $5.4 $7.1 Q1'25 Q1'26 Improved Financing Terms Support Growth SCHEDULED MATURITIESWAREHOUSE CAPACITY(1) COST OF FUNDS(1) 30% Increase $ billions 6.7% 5.5% Q1'25 Q1'26 18% Decrease Average warehouse financing costs are 120bps lower No corporate unsecured maturities for 5 quartersRenewed $5.1 billion of capacity since Q1’25 $ billions Detailed Endnotes are included at the end of this presentation. Secured Debt Unsecured Debt $1.2 $2.4 $0.6 $0.1 $0.3 FY'26 FY'27 FY'28 FY'29 FY'30+ (2)

16 RWT Horizons: AI Momentum in 2026 AI IMPACT BY THE NUMBERS AI queries executed by Redwood employees in March 2026 200,000+ Agentic workflow executions across the enterprise 2,500+ QC file review implemented across all CoreVest products Sub-Minute increase in operational efficiencies and process hours eliminations 66% • Accelerating productivity gains • Strengthening our competitive moat in non-agency mortgage and private credit • Enabling more efficient transaction execution and scalable volume growth Detailed Endnotes are included at the end of this presentation.

17 Partnering with AI Across the Ecosystem Payments & Cash-Flow Improves prepayment projections speed and accuracy Customer Engagement Reduces need for manual follow-ups Underwriting Automation Significantly reduces underwriting time Customer Data Normalization Reduces data reconciliation effort Risk management & Compliance Reduces risk review cycles from days to minutes or hours Our active RWT Horizons portfolio includes 32 AI and technology-enabled companies driving innovation across the mortgage finance ecosystem. Shown here are select RWT Horizons partners Detailed Endnotes are included at the end of this presentation.

First Quarter 2026 Earnings & Segment Results

19 $3.9 $3.3 $5.1 $5.3 $6.5 Q1'25 Q2'25 Q3'25 Q4'25 Q1'26 Sequoia Q1’26 Performance Summary Detailed Endnotes are included at the end of this presentation. • Record $6.5B lock volume in Q1’26(1) • Flow-led production (61%) with a growing contribution from new products (ARM, CES, MedPro) • 30% of volume sourced from bank sellers • Cost per loan improved 31% QoQ(2) QUARTER OVER QUARTER LOCK VOLUME(1) REDWOOD’S PRIME RESIDENTIAL CORRESPONDENT PLATFORM 22% QoQ Increase COST PER LOAN(2) $ billions 0.26% 0.18% Q4'25 Q1'26 31% QoQ Improvement

20 1.24% 1.41% 0.99% 1.36% 0.96% Q1'25 Q2'25 Q3'25 Q4'25 Q1'26 Sequoia Q1’26 Performance Summary (Continued) Detailed Endnotes are included at the end of this presentation. GAIN ON SALE MARGINS(1) 1.19% Average 75bps to 100bps historical target range • Achieved 1Q’26 gain on sale margins(1) of 0.96% despite rate sell- off and TBA underperformance in March • Completed nine securitizations for $4.6 billion in total issuance MARGIN HIGHLIGHTS

21 $111 $330 $1,245 $1,487 $1,562 Q1'25 Q2'25 Q3'25 Q4'25 Q1'26 Aspire Q1’26 Performance Summary Detailed Endnotes are included at the end of this presentation. • Q1’26 lock volume of $1.6 billion(1) • Cost per loan 0.30% improved 6% QoQ(2) • Active network of ~140 sellers • Existing relationships drove ~70% of YTD production, with embedded upside as seller base grows(3) QUARTERLY LOCK VOLUMES(1)REDWOOD’S NON-QM CORRESPONDENT PLATFORM $ millions Existing Sellers New Sellers 5% QoQ Growth

22 SPIRE: Securitization Shelf Launched Detailed Endnotes are included at the end of this presentation. • March 2nd SPIRE 2026-1 priced $391 million Non-QM securitization • Marks Aspire’s entry into the Non-QM securitization space • Achieved strong execution with deep investor demand • Partnered with risk-retention co-sponsor in keeping with capital efficiency goals • 63 sellers with 30% new to the platform INAUGURAL TRANSACTION HIGHLIGHTS DSCR 40% Bank Statement 36% Full Doc 14% Asset Depletion 6% Other Loan Types 3% $391 million PRODUCT ALLOCATION(1) 754 Weighted Average FICO(2) 70 Weighted Average LTV(2)

23 0.95% 0.79% Q4'25 Q1'26 CoreVest Q1’26 Performance Summary Detailed Endnotes are included at the end of this presentation. • Q1’26 funded volume of $432 million(1) • Intentional pipeline discipline during March volatility leading to strong early Q2’26 pipeline • Small balance (RTL/DSCR) loan fundings increased 43% from Q1’25 • Distributed nearly $700 million of loans through direct sales, securitizations and JV transfers • Closed CAFL 2026-R1, backed by mix of seasoned performing/non-performing loans and REO REDWOOD’S HOUSING INVESTOR LOAN PLATFORM FUNDED VOLUMES NET COST TO ORIGINATE(2) $226 $226 $234 $206 Q4'25 Q1'26 $ millions $460 $432 17% Improvement QoQ RTL/DSCR Term/Bridge

24 Servicing/Other Investments 40% Bridge Securities Retained 7% Sequoia Securities Retained 42% Term Securities Retained 11% Redwood Investments Q1’26 Performance Summary INVESTMENTS SOURCED DIRECTLY FROM OUR OPERATING PLATFORMS • $53 million of capital deployed into retained investments created from first quarter securitization activity • Cost of funds continues to improve, enhancing segment contribution CAPITAL ALLOCATION Detailed Endnotes are included at the end of this presentation. $510 million OPTIONALITY EMBEDDED IN PORTFOLIO DEBT(2) PORTFOLIO COST OF FUNDS(1) 7.11% 7.14% 6.90% 6.68% 6.33% Q1'25 Q2'25 Q3'25 Q4'25 Q1'26 Callable < 1 Year 47% Callable > 1 Yr 53%

25 Legacy Investments Q1’26 Performance Summary QOQ 90 DAY+ LEGACY BRIDGE DELINQUENCIES $243 $196 $188 $82 $83 Q1'25 Q2'25 Q3'25 Q4'25 Q1'26 66% Reduction Since Q1’25 CAPITAL ALLOCATION Detailed Endnotes are included at the end of this presentation. $242 millionHOUSING INVESTMENTS NO LONGER STRATEGIC TO OUR PLATFORM • Ongoing focus on reducing legacy portfolio through dispositions / resolutions • Q1’26 Legacy bridge loan activity • Resolved $4 million of DQ 90+ and sold $34 million of REO • 90 day+ DQ loans have declined 66% since Q1’25 • Legacy bridge / term loans now represent ~8% of total capital $UPB millions HEI 45% Legacy Bridge & Term Loans 55%

Financial Results

27 Income Statement ($ in millions, except per share data)

28 Balance Sheet ($ in millions)

29 Capital Allocation Summary ($ in millions)

30 Mortgage Banking Key Results ($ in millions) *Return on Capital (“ROC”), EAD and EAD Return on Capital (“EAD ROC”) are non-GAAP measures. See “Non-GAAP Disclosures” slides for additional information.

31 Redwood Investments Key Results ($ in millions) *Return on Capital (“ROC”), EAD and EAD Return on Capital (“EAD ROC”) are non-GAAP measures. See “Non-GAAP Disclosures” slides for additional information.

32 Recourse Debt Scheduled Maturities(1)(5) Recourse Debt Balances ($ in millions) $1,165 $593 $143 $329 $2,445 $ billions $0 $1,000 $2,000 $3,000 2026 2027 2028 2029 Beyond 2029 Warehouse Debt/Repo (Marginable) Warehouse Debt/Repo Secured Term Corporate Debt (6)

Non-GAAP Disclosures

34 Non-GAAP Disclosures To supplement consolidated and segment financial information prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), the Company also provides Earnings Available for Distribution (“EAD”), EAD Return on Equity ("EAD ROE"), Core Segments Earnings Available for Distribution (“Core Segments EAD”) and Core Segments EAD Return on Equity ("Core Segments EAD ROE") as non-GAAP measures. Management believes these non-GAAP measures provide useful supplemental information to investors and management in evaluating the Company’s operating performance, facilitating comparisons to industry peers, and assessing the current income-generating capacity of the Company’s operating platforms as of the period presented, including the Company’s ability to pay dividends. These measures also assist in evaluating the Company’s ongoing transition to a more scalable and simplified business model, including the wind-down of legacy portfolio holdings within the Legacy Investments segment. These non-GAAP measures should not be utilized in isolation, nor should they be considered as an alternative to GAAP net income (loss) available (related) to common stockholders, or other measurements of results of operations computed in accordance with GAAP or for federal income tax purposes. Earnings Available for Distribution (“EAD”) and EAD ROE are non-GAAP financial measures that the Company has historically reported and continues to use to present management’s non-GAAP analysis of the operating performance of the Company’s different business segments. EAD is defined, as GAAP net income (loss) available (related) to common stockholders, adjusted to (i) exclude investment fair value changes, net; (ii) exclude realized gains and losses; (iii) exclude acquisition-related expenses; (iv) exclude certain organizational restructuring charges, as applicable; and (v) reflect a hypothetical income tax adjustment associated with these items. EAD ROE is defined as EAD divided by average common equity. ROC is a non-GAAP measure for a segment that is calculated as GAAP segment net income (loss) annualized divided by average capital utilized for the segment during the period. Average capital utilized represents management's internal estimate of the average economic capital allocated to support the activities of each segment. Beginning in the first quarter of 2026, we revised our segment reporting to allocate corporate financing costs and debt to our Sequoia, Aspire, CoreVest Mortgage Banking, Redwood Investments and Legacy Investments segments. This change had no impact on the consolidated financial statements and all prior period amounts were conformed to the current presentation. EAD ROC for a segment is calculated as non-GAAP segment EAD annualized divided by average capital utilized for the segment during the period. Average capital utilized represents management's internal estimate of the average economic capital allocated to support the activities of each segment, and for Q1’26 and Q4’25 were the following, respectively – Sequoia Mortgage Banking: $252 million and $228 million; Aspire Mortgage Banking: $94 million and $88 million; CoreVest Mortgage Banking: $40 million and $52 million; and Redwood Investments: $288 million and $275 million. Core Segments EAD and Core Segments EAD ROE represent management’s non-GAAP assessment of the combined performance of the Company’s mortgage banking platforms and related investments, which include the Sequoia Mortgage Banking, CoreVest Mortgage Banking, and Redwood Investments segments (collectively, the “Core Segments”), together with an allocated portion of the Corporate segment attributable to those operations. Core Segments EAD excludes the Legacy Investments segment and the portion of the Corporate segment attributable to Legacy Investments. Core Segments EAD ROE is calculated as Core Segments EAD divided by the average capital utilized by the Core Segments during the period, which represents management’s internal estimate of the average economic capital allocated to support the Core Segments’ activities.

35 Non-GAAP Disclosures (Continued) Reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP EAD – First Quarter 2026 (1)

36 Non-GAAP Disclosures (Continued) Reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP EAD – Fourth Quarter 2025 (1)

37 $ in millions Non-GAAP Disclosures (Continued) Footnotes: 1. Certain totals may not foot due to rounding. 2. Earnings Available for Distribution (“EAD”) is a non-GAAP measure that the Company has historically reported and continues to use to present management’s non-GAAP analysis of the operating performance of the Company’s different business segments. EAD is defined, as GAAP net income (loss) available (related) to common stockholders, adjusted to (i) exclude investment fair value changes, net; (ii) exclude realized gains and losses; (iii) exclude acquisition-related expenses; (iv) exclude certain organizational restructuring charges, as applicable; and (v) reflect a hypothetical income tax adjustment associated with these items. 3. Beginning in the first quarter of 2026, we revised our segment reporting to allocate certain corporate financing costs to our Sequoia, Aspire, CoreVest Mortgage Banking, Redwood Investments and Legacy Investments segments. This change had no impact on the consolidated financial statements and all prior period amounts were conformed to the current presentation. 4. Core Segments EAD and Core Segments EAD ROE are non-GAAP measures and are used to present management’s non-GAAP analysis of the combined performance of the Company’s mortgage banking platforms and related investments (which are defined as the "Core Segments" and which consist of the Company’s Sequoia Mortgage Banking, Aspire Mortgage Banking, CoreVest Mortgage Banking and Redwood Investments segments), inclusive of an allocated portion of the Company’s Corporate segment relating to those Core Segments. Core Segments EAD excludes the Company’s Legacy Investments segment and excludes an allocated portion of the Company’s Corporate segment relating to the Legacy Investments segment. Core Segments EAD is defined as: GAAP net income (loss) available (related) to common stockholders adjusted to (i) exclude GAAP net loss from the Legacy Investments Segment, (ii) exclude the portion of the Corporate Segment allocation relating to the Legacy Investments segment, (iii) exclude investment fair value changes, net; (iv) exclude realized gains and losses; (v) exclude acquisition related expenses; (vi) exclude certain organizational restructuring charges (as applicable); and (vii) adjust for the hypothetical income taxes associated with these adjustments. Refer to footnote 13 below for the definition of Core Segments EAD ROE. 4. . 5. Investment fair value changes, net includes all amounts within that same line item in our consolidated statements of (loss) income that are attributable to each segment, which primarily represents both realized and unrealized gains and losses on our investments held in each segment and associated hedges. Realized and unrealized gains and losses on our HEI investments are reflected in a separate line item on our consolidated income statements titled "HEI income, net". 6. Realized (gains)/losses, net includes all amounts within that line item on our consolidated statements of (loss) income that are attributable to each segment. 7. Acquisition related expenses include transaction costs paid to third parties, as applicable, and the ongoing amortization of intangible assets related to the Riverbend and CoreVest acquisitions. 8. Organizational restructuring charges for the first quarter of 2026 represent costs associated with employee severance and related transition expenses. 9. Tax effect of adjustments represents the hypothetical income taxes associated with EAD adjustments used to calculate each segment EAD. 10. Allocation of Corporate Segment is based on the average capital utilized by the segment during the period, which represents management’s internal estimate of the average economic capital allocated to support the activities of each segment. 11. Core Segments EAD per basic common share is a non-GAAP measure and is defined as Core Segments EAD divided by basic weighted average common shares outstanding at the end of the period. 12. ROE consists of consolidated GAAP net income annualized divided by average common equity for the period. 13. Core Segments EAD ROE is a non-GAAP measure and is defined as Core Segments EAD annualized divided by average capital utilized by the Core Segments of $762 million and $726 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively. Average capital utilized is management's internal estimate of the average economic capital allocated to support the activities of the Core Segments.

Endnotes

39 ENDNOTES Slide 4 (Redwood Has a 30+ Year Track Record of Delivering Value) Source: Company financial data as of March 31, 2026 unless otherwise noted. Market data per Bloomberg as of April 23, 2026. 1. Includes securitizations across Sequioa, Aspire, and CoreVest mortgage banking platforms. 2. JP Morgan research and securitization data. 3. Includes loan locks at our Sequoia Mortgage Banking Segment and loans funded at our CoreVest Mortgage Banking Segment. Lock volume represents loans identified for purchase from loan sellers. Lock volume does not account for potential fallout from pipeline that typically occurs through the lending process. Slide 6 (Castlelake and Redwood Trust Announce Strategic Joint Venture) Source: Company financial data as of March 31, 2026 unless otherwise noted. 1. Castlelake L.P. joint venture executed in April 2026. Slide 7 (First Quarter 2026 Financial Performance) Source: Company financial data as of March 31, 2026 unless otherwise noted. 1. Total economic return is based on the periodic change in GAAP book value per common share plus dividends declared per common share during the period, divided by beginning period GAAP book value per common share. 2. Indicative dividend yield based on RWT closing stock price of $5.61 on March 31, 2026. Slide 9 (Strong Performance Amid Market Volatility) Source: Company financial data as of March 31, 2026 unless otherwise noted. Market data represents 10-Year Treasury rate per Bloomberg as of April 23, 2026. 1. Includes loan locks at our Sequoia Mortgage Banking and Aspire Mortgage Banking Segments and loans funded at our CoreVest Mortgage Banking Segment. Lock volume represents loans identified for purchase from loan sellers. Lock volume does not account for potential fallout from pipeline that typically occurs through the lending process. 2. “Includes Corporate Financing Costs” includes an allocation of corporate financing costs and debt to our Mortgage Banking segments. “Excludes Corporate Financing Costs ” does not include an allocation of corporate financing costs and debt to our Mortgage Banking segments and is presented in the same manner as Q4’25 Redwood Review presentation. See Non-GAAP Disclosures. Slide 10 (Continued Market Share Growth Despite Lower Industry Volumes) Source: Company financial data as of March 31, 2026 unless otherwise noted. 1. Inside Mortgage Finance. 2. Includes loan locks at our Sequoia Mortgage Banking and Aspire Mortgage Banking Segments and loans funded at our CoreVest Mortgage Banking Segment. Lock volume represents loans identified for purchase from loan sellers. Lock volume does not account for potential fallout from pipeline that typically occurs through the lending process. Slide 11 (Earnings Have Improved as Legacy Investments Resolve) Source: Company financial data as of March 31, 2026 unless otherwise noted. Slide 12 (Continued Efficiency Gains as Production Scales) Source: Company financial data as of March 31, 2026 unless otherwise noted. 1. Includes loan locks at our Sequoia Mortgage Banking and Aspire Mortgage Banking Segments and loans funded at our CoreVest Mortgage Banking Segment. Lock volume represents loans identified for purchase from loan sellers. Lock volume does not account for potential fallout from pipeline that typically occurs through the lending process. 2. Total Expense excludes non-recurring, one-time items and rental property expense that is recouped with property revenue. Slide 13 (Diversified Distribution Strategy Accelerates Capital Velocity) Source: Company financial data as of March 31, 2026 unless otherwise noted. 1. Metric reflects annualized volume divided by average capital at our Sequoia Mortgage Banking and Aspire Mortgage Banking Segments. Capital includes corporate debt allocation. Volume includes loan locks at our Sequoia Mortgage Banking and Aspire Mortgage Banking Segments and loans funded at our CoreVest Mortgage Banking Segment. Lock volume represents loans identified for purchase from loan sellers. Lock volume does not account for potential fallout from pipeline that typically occurs through the lending process. Slide 14 (Leverage Associated with Fast Turning Assets) Source: Company financial data as of March 31, 2026 unless otherwise noted. 1. Average days of loans on balance sheet measures from purchase to disposition. 2. Recourse leverage is recourse debt divided by tangible shareholder equity. Slide 15 (Improved Financing Terms Supporting Growth) Source: Company financial data as of March 31, 2026 unless otherwise noted. 1. Data excludes a secured financing facility with stated maturity of March 2027. 2. Includes a secured financing facility with a stated maturity of March 2027 that is presented in 2028 due to an 18-month extension option at the Company’s discretion; upon extension, the commitment reduces from $400 million to $325 million beginning in April 2028. Slide 19 (Sequoia Q1’26 Performance Summary) Source: Company financial data as of March 31, 2026 unless otherwise noted. 1. Lock volume represents loans identified for purchase from loan sellers. Lock volume does not account for potential fallout from pipeline that typically occurs through the lending process. 2. Cost per loan for the Sequoia Mortgage Banking segment is calculated as operating expenses of this segment divided by loan purchase commitments of this segment. Slide 20 (Sequoia Q1’26 Performance Summary (Continued)) Source: Company financial data as of March 31, 2026 unless otherwise noted. 1. Gain on Sale margins reflect net revenue divided by loan purchase commitments.

40 ENDNOTES (Continued) Slide 21 (Aspire Q1’26 Performance Summary) Source: Company financial data as of March 31, 2026 unless otherwise noted. 1. Lock volume represents loans identified for purchase from loan sellers. Lock volume does not account for potential fallout from pipeline that typically occurs through the lending process. 2. Cost per loan for the Aspire Mortgage Banking segment is calculated as operating expenses of this segment divided by loan purchase commitments of this segment. 3. New Seller volume represents sellers that have not previously sold loans to Aspire since inception. Slide 22 (SPIRE: Securitization Shelf Launched) Source: Company financial data as of March 31, 2026 unless otherwise noted. 1. Other Loan Types includes P&L CPA Prepared and 1099. 2. Figures are weighted average based on values at origination. Slide 23 (CoreVest Q1’26 Performance Summary) Source: Company financial data as of March 31, 2026 unless otherwise noted. 1. Net Cost to Originate for the CoreVest Mortgage Banking segment is calculated as operating expenses minus fees earned in this segment divided by funding volume of this segment. Slide 24 (Redwood Investments Q1’26 Performance Summary) Source: Company financial data as of March 31, 2026 unless otherwise noted. 1. Portfolio cost of funds reflects interest expense relative to UPB. 2. Callability reflects the right to repay before stated maturity under specified terms. Slide 25 (Legacy Investments Q1’26 Performance Summary) Source: Company financial data as of March 31, 2026 unless otherwise noted. Slide 31 (Appendix: Redwood Investments Key Results) 1. EAD and EAD Return on Capital are non-GAAP measures that are also referred to as EAD and EAD ROC, respectively. Please refer to Non-GAAP Disclosures within the Endnotes section of this presentation for additional information on these measures. 2. Recourse leverage ratio is calculated as Secured recourse debt balances divided by Capital invested, as presented within this table. Slide 32 (Appendix: Recourse Debt Balances) 1. Non-marginable debt and marginable debt refers to whether such debt is subject to margin calls based solely on the lender’s determination in its discretion of the market value of underlying collateral that is non- delinquent. Non-marginable debt may be subject to a margin call due to delinquency or another credit event related to the mortgage or security being financed, a decline in the value of the underlying asset securing the collateral, an extended dwell time (i.e., period of time financed using a particular financing facility) for certain types of loans, or a change in the interest rate of a specified reference security relative to a base interest rate amount, among other reasons. 2. Average borrowing cost represents the weighted average contractual balance of recourse debt outstanding at the end of each period presented and does not include deferred issuance costs or debt discounts. 3. Represents unsecuritized residential consumer loans 4. Includes certificated mortgage servicing rights. 5. Debt balances are non-marginable unless otherwise noted. 6. Includes a secured financing facility with a stated maturity of March 2027 that is presented in 2028 due to an 18-month extension option at the Company’s discretion; upon extension, the commitment reduces from $400 million to $325 million beginning in April 2028. . Slide 29 (Appendix: Capital Allocation Summary) 1. Amounts of assets in our Redwood Investments segment, as presented in this table, represent our economic interests (including our economic interests in consolidated VIEs) and do not present the assets within VIEs that we consolidate under GAAP (except for our CAFL Bridge). See our GAAP Balance Sheet and Reconciliation to Non-GAAP Economic Balance Sheet in the Supplemental Financial Tables available on our website for additional information on consolidated VIEs. 2. Consistent with our presentation of assets within this table, non-recourse debt presented within this table excludes ABS issued from certain securitizations consolidated on our balance sheet, including Residential Jumbo (SEMT), BPL Term (CAFL), and HEI, as well as non-recourse debt used to finance certain servicing investments. 3. Capital allocated to mortgage banking operations represents the working capital we have allocated to manage our loan inventory at each of our mortgage banking segments. This amount generally includes our net capital in loans held on balance sheet (net of financing), capital to acquire / originate loans in our pipeline, net capital utilized for hedges, and risk capital. 4. Corporate capital includes, among other things, capital allocated to RWT Horizons and other strategic investments as well as available capital. Slide 30 (Appendix: Mortgage Banking Key Results) 1. EAD and EAD Return on Capital are non-GAAP measures that are also referred to as EAD and EAD ROC, respectively. Please refer to Non-GAAP Disclosures within the Endnotes section of this presentation for additional information on these measures. 2. Capital utilized for CoreVest operations does not include $32 million of platform premium. 3. ROC by segment is annualized net income (loss) for the segment divided by average capital utilized for the period.

41 Glossary of Terms Term Definition ARM Adjustable-Rate Mortgage BFR Build for rent bps Basis points CAFL® CoreVest securitization program CES Closed end second liens DQ Delinquency DSCR Debt Service Coverage Ratio EAD Earnings available for distribution* EPS Earnings per share FY Full year GoS Gain on Sale HEI Home equity investment HPA Home price appreciation IMB Independent mortgage banker JV Joint venture LOC Line of credit LTC Loan to cost Term Definition MB Mortgage banking (refers to Sequoia Mortgage Banking, Aspire Mortgage Banking and CoreVest Mortgage Banking segments) MSR Mortgage servicing rights Non-QM Non-qualified mortgage QM Qualified mortgage QoQ Quarter over quarter (comparison of sequential quarters) RMBS Residential mortgage backed security ROC Return on capital RPL Reperforming loans RTL Residential transitional loans SEMT® Residential Consumer (Sequoia) securitization program SPIRE Aspire securitization program SFR Single-family rental TAM Total addressable market UPB Unpaid principal balance *Earnings Available for Distribution (“EAD”) is a non-GAAP measure- See “Non-GAAP Measures” slides in the Endnotes for additional information and reconciliation to GAAP metrics. Term Definition WA Weighted average YoY Year over year (comparison of same quarter performance over sequential years)

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How did Redwood Trust (RWT) perform financially in Q1 2026?

Redwood Trust reported a GAAP net loss of $7.3 million, or $(0.07) per share, for Q1 2026. Non-GAAP Earnings Available for Distribution were $27.1 million, or $0.21 per share, which fully covered the company’s $0.18 quarterly common dividend.

What were Redwood Trust (RWT)’s mortgage banking volumes in Q1 2026?

Mortgage banking production reached a record $8.5 billion in Q1 2026, up from $7.3 billion in the prior quarter. Sequoia contributed $6.5 billion of lock volume, Aspire $1.6 billion, and CoreVest funded $432 million, marking the third consecutive quarterly record.

How did Redwood Trust’s book value and economic return change in Q1 2026?

GAAP book value per common share declined to $7.12 at March 31, 2026, from $7.36 at December 31, 2025. Including the $0.18 dividend, this produced an economic return on book value of (0.8)% for the quarter, reflecting valuation changes and one-time charges.

What were Redwood Trust’s key non-GAAP metrics like EAD and Core Segments EAD?

Non-GAAP Earnings Available for Distribution (EAD) were $27.1 million, or $0.21 per share, in Q1 2026. Core Segments EAD, which excludes Legacy Investments, totaled $36.5 million, or $0.28 per basic share, implying a Core Segments EAD return on equity of 19.1% annualized.

How is Redwood Trust (RWT) managing its Legacy Investments segment?

The Legacy Investments segment generated a GAAP net loss of $(13.1) million in Q1 2026 but continued to shrink. Capital allocation to this segment fell to 15% of total invested capital, and a securitization including $66 million of legacy loans helped redeploy approximately $70 million of capital.

What are the notable capital and liquidity figures for Redwood Trust in Q1 2026?

At March 31, 2026, Redwood held $202 million of unrestricted cash and cash equivalents and $4.7 billion of recourse debt. Total assets were $26.8 billion, with asset-backed securities issued of $20.4 billion and stockholders’ equity of $957 million on the consolidated balance sheet.

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