Cherry Hill Mortgage Investment Corporation Announces First Quarter 2023 Results
First Quarter 2023 Highlights
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GAAP net loss applicable to common stockholders of
$21.4 million $0.87 -
Earnings available for distribution (“EAD”) attributable to common stockholders of
$5.2 million $0.21 -
Common book value per share of
$5.52 -
Declared regular common dividend of
$0.27 20.5% based on the closing sale price of the Company’s common stock reported as by the NYSE on May 5, 2023. - Aggregate portfolio leverage stood at 4.4x at March 31, 2023.
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As of March 31, 2023, the Company had unrestricted cash of
$54.6 million
“The persistently challenging macro environment, exacerbated by recent bank liquidity headwinds, impacted book value in the quarter,” said Jay Lown, President and Chief Executive Officer of Cherry Hill Mortgage Investment Corporation. “We continue to take proactive measures to protect book value in the current environment and selectively deploy capital where we see attractive risk-adjusted opportunities.”
Operating Results
Cherry Hill reported GAAP net loss applicable to common stockholders for the first quarter of 2023 of
Earnings available for distribution attributable to common stockholders for the first quarter of 2023 were
Three Months Ended |
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March 31, 2023 |
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December 31, 2022 |
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(unaudited) |
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(unaudited) |
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Income |
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Interest income |
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$ |
11,795 |
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$ |
9,906 |
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Interest expense |
11,955 |
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8,539 |
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Net interest income (expense) |
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(160 |
) |
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1,367 |
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Servicing fee income |
13,874 |
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13,700 |
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Servicing costs |
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2,765 |
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3,304 |
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Net servicing income |
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11,109 |
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10,396 |
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Other income (loss) |
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Realized loss on RMBS, net |
(981 |
) |
(30,701 |
) |
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Realized gain (loss) on derivatives, net |
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(5,600 |
) |
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8,521 |
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Unrealized loss on RMBS, measured at fair value through earnings, net |
(192 |
) |
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Unrealized loss on derivatives, net |
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(12,246 |
) |
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(13,526 |
) |
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Unrealized loss on investments in Servicing Related Assets |
(8,668 |
) |
(7,198 |
) |
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Total Loss |
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(16,738 |
) |
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(31,141 |
) |
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Expenses |
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General and administrative expense |
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1,523 |
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1,587 |
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Management fee to affiliate |
1,680 |
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1,597 |
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Total Expenses |
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3,203 |
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3,184 |
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Loss Before Income Taxes |
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(19,941 |
) |
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(34,325 |
) |
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Benefit from corporate business taxes |
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(619 |
) |
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(1,572 |
) |
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Net Loss |
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(19,322 |
) |
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(32,753 |
) |
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Net loss allocated to noncontrolling interests in Operating Partnership |
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|
377 |
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|
702 |
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Dividends on preferred stock |
2,463 |
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2,463 |
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Net Loss Applicable to Common Stockholders |
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$ |
(21,408 |
) |
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$ |
(34,514 |
) |
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Net Loss Per Share of Common Stock |
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Basic |
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$ |
(0.87 |
) |
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$ |
(1.59 |
) |
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Diluted |
$ |
(0.87 |
) |
$ |
(1.59 |
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Weighted Average Number of Shares of Common Stock Outstanding |
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Basic |
24,662,823 |
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21,648,846 |
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Diluted |
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24,685,241 |
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21,682,287 |
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Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share amounts. |
Net unrealized gain on the Company's RMBS portfolio classified as available-for-sale that are reported in accumulated other comprehensive income was approximately
Three Months Ended |
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March 31, 2023 |
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December 31, 2022 |
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(unaudited) |
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(unaudited) |
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Net Loss |
$ |
(19,322 |
) |
$ |
(32,753 |
) |
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Other comprehensive income: |
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Unrealized gain on RMBS, available-for-sale, net |
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14,639 |
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41,655 |
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Net other comprehensive income |
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14,639 |
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41,655 |
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Comprehensive income (loss) |
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$ |
(4,683 |
) |
$ |
8,902 |
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Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests in Operating Partnership |
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|
(91 |
) |
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|
197 |
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Dividends on preferred stock |
2,463 |
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2,463 |
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Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to common stockholders |
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$ |
(7,055 |
) |
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$ |
6,242 |
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Dollar amounts in thousands. |
Portfolio Highlights for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2023
The Company realized net servicing fee income of
The RMBS portfolio had a book value of approximately
In order to mitigate duration risk and interest rate risk associated with the Company’s RMBS and MSRs, Cherry Hill used interest rate swaps, TBAs and Treasury futures. At quarter end March 31, 2023, the Company held interest rate swaps with a notional amount of
As of March 31, 2023, Cherry Hill’s GAAP book value was
Dividends
On March 16, 2023, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of
Earnings Available for Distribution
Earnings available for distribution (“EAD”) is a non-GAAP financial measure that we define as GAAP net income (loss), excluding realized gain (loss) on RMBS, unrealized gain (loss) on RMBS measured at fair value through earnings, realized and unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives, realized gain (loss) on acquired assets, realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments in MSRs (net of any estimated MSR amortization) and any tax expense (benefit) on realized and unrealized gain (loss) on MSRs. MSR amortization refers to the portion of the change in fair value of the MSR that is primarily due to the realization of cashflows, runoff resulting from prepayments and an adjustment for any gain or loss on the capital used to purchase the MSR. EAD also includes interest rate swap periodic interest income (expense) and drop income on TBA dollar roll transactions, which are included in “Realized loss on derivatives, net” on the consolidated statements of income (loss). EAD is adjusted to exclude outstanding LTIP-OP Units in our Operating Partnership and dividends paid on our preferred stock.
EAD is provided for purposes of potential comparability to other issuers that invest in residential mortgage-related assets. The Company believes providing investors with EAD, in addition to related GAAP financial measures, may provide investors some insight into the Company’s ongoing operational performance. However, the concept of EAD does have significant limitations, including the exclusion of realized and unrealized gains (losses), and given the apparent lack of a consistent methodology among issuers for defining EAD, it may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other issuers, which define EAD differently from us and each other. As a result, EAD should not be considered a substitute for the Company’s GAAP net income (loss) or as a measure of the Company’s liquidity. While EAD is one indicia of the Company’s earnings capacity, it is not the only factor considered in setting a dividend and is not the same as REIT taxable income which is calculated in accordance with the rules of the IRS.
The following table provides a reconciliation of net income to EAD for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022:
Three Months Ended |
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March 31, 2023 |
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December 31, 2022 |
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(unaudited) |
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(unaudited) |
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Net Loss |
$ |
(19,322 |
) |
$ |
(32,753 |
) |
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Realized loss on RMBS, net |
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|
981 |
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30,701 |
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Realized loss (gain) on derivatives, net ¹ |
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14,021 |
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(2,180 |
) |
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Unrealized loss on RMBS, measured at fair value through earnings, net |
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192 |
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- |
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Unrealized loss on derivatives, net |
12,246 |
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13,526 |
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Unrealized gain on investments in MSRs, net of estimated MSR amortization |
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(739 |
) |
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(1,206 |
) |
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Tax (benefit) expense on realized and unrealized (loss) gain on MSRs |
459 |
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(217 |
) |
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Total EAD: |
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$ |
7,838 |
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$ |
7,871 |
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EAD attributable to noncontrolling interests in Operating Partnership |
(153 |
) |
(143 |
) |
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Dividends on preferred stock |
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2,463 |
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2,463 |
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EAD Attributable to Common Stockholders |
$ |
5,222 |
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$ |
5,265 |
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EAD Attributable to Common Stockholders, per Diluted Share |
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$ |
0.21 |
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$ |
0.24 |
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GAAP Net Loss Per Share of Common Stock, per Diluted Share |
$ |
(0.87 |
) |
$ |
(1.59 |
) |
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Excludes drop income on TBA dollar rolls of |
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Additional Information
Additional information regarding Cherry Hill’s financial condition and results of operations can be found in its Annual Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2023 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 8, 2023. In addition, an investor presentation with supplemental information regarding Cherry Hill, its business and its financial condition as of March 31, 2023 and its results of operations for the first quarter 2023 has been posted to the Investor Relations section of Cherry Hill’s website, www.chmireit.com. Cherry Hill will discuss the investor presentation on the conference call referenced below.
Webcast and Conference Call
The Company’s management will host a conference call today at 5:00 pm Eastern Time. A copy of this earnings release and the investor presentation referenced above will be posted to the Investor Relations section of Cherry Hill’s website, www.chmireit.com. All interested parties are welcome to participate on the live call.
A live webcast of the conference call will be available in the investor relations section of the Company’s website at www.chmireit.com. To listen to the live broadcast, go to the site at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time in order to register, download and install any necessary audio software. An online archive of the webcast will be available on the Company’s website for one year following the call.
Participants may register for the conference call here. Once registered, dial-in information for the call will be made available.
About Cherry Hill Mortgage Investment Corporation
Cherry Hill Mortgage Investment Corporation is a real estate finance company that acquires, invests in and manages residential mortgage assets in
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other federal securities laws, including, among others, statements relating to the Company’s long-term growth opportunities and strategies, expand its market opportunities and create its own Excess MSRs and its ability to generate sustainable and attractive risk-adjusted returns for stockholders. These forward-looking statements are based upon the Company’s present expectations, but these statements are not guaranteed to occur. For a description of factors that may cause the Company's actual results or performance to differ from its forward-looking statements, please review the information under the heading “Risk Factors” included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, and other documents filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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Cherry Hill Mortgage Investment Corporation
Investor Relations
(877) 870-7005
InvestorRelations@chmireit.com
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