Redwood Trust, Inc. - RWT STOCK NEWS

Redwood Trust reported a GAAP net income of $44 million, or $0.34 per diluted share, for Q4 2021, marking a 0.5% increase in GAAP book value to $12.06 per share. The company saw a 29.6% economic return on book value for the full year and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.23, a 9.5% increase from Q3 2021. Funded business purpose loans reached $733 million, a 15% quarterly increase. The residential mortgage banking segment also grew, with $2.8 billion in jumbo loans locked in Q4.

Redwood Trust (NYSE: RWT) announced tax information for its 2021 dividend distributions. Shareholders received quarterly dividends totaling $0.78 per share, distributed in amounts of $0.16, $0.18, $0.21, and $0.23 for each quarter. For tax purposes, 74% of these dividends are classified as ordinary income, and 26% as qualified dividends. Shareholders must report these amounts on their 2021 federal tax returns. Redwood projects no portion of the dividend distributions will be classified as return of capital or long-term capital gains.

Redwood Trust, Inc. (NYSE: RWT) will release its fourth quarter 2021 results on February 9, 2022, after market close. A conference call to discuss the results will follow at 2:00 PM PT / 5:00 PM ET. Investors can access the call via a live webcast on the company's Investor Relations website. A replay of the call will also be available until February 23, 2022. Redwood Trust focuses on providing liquidity in the housing finance market and aims to deliver attractive returns through earnings, dividends, and capital appreciation.

Redwood Trust (NYSE: RWT) announced a 9.5% increase in its quarterly dividend, raising it from $0.21 to $0.23 per share for Q4 2021. This marks the company's 90th consecutive quarterly dividend. The new dividend will be payable on December 28, 2021, to shareholders of record by December 17, 2021. CEO Christopher J. Abate expressed satisfaction in closing the year with a dividend increase, emphasizing the company's commitment to delivering sustainable value.

Redwood Trust, Inc. (NYSE: RWT) will participate in the Jefferies Real Estate Finance & Technology Conference on November 16, 2021. Senior management members, including President Dash Robinson and COO Ryan McBride, will engage in a panel titled 'The Evolving Landscape of Mortgage Technology' at 6:00 am PT/9:00 am ET. A live webcast will be available on the Investor Relations website, with an archive accessible for 30 days post-event. Redwood Trust focuses on providing housing credit investments through innovative platforms.

Redwood Trust (RWT) reported strong financial results for Q3 2021, with a GAAP net income of $88 million, or $0.65 per diluted share, and a book value per share of $12.00, up 4.7% from Q2 2021. The economic return on book value was 6.5% for the quarter and 26.6% year-to-date. The company locked in a record $4.7 billion of jumbo residential loans and funded $639 million in business purpose loans, marking a 21% increase from Q2. A quarterly dividend of $0.21 was declared.

Redwood Trust, Inc. (NYSE: RWT) has announced a strategic investment in Canopy Financial Technology Partners, a firm specializing in mortgage lending technology. This investment is facilitated through RWT Horizons, Redwood's venture arm, aiming to enhance efficiency in the $11 trillion mortgage industry. Canopy's focus on identity validation and data solutions is expected to improve loan processing times. Both companies emphasize cultural alignment and a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and employee development.

Redwood Trust, Inc. (NYSE: RWT) reported a strong performance for the third quarter ended September 30, 2021. The company funded $639 million in business purpose loans, achieving a mix of 62% single-family rental loans and 38% bridge loans. It also locked a record $4.7 billion in residential loans and completed multiple securitizations, including the first blockchain-backed non-agency residential mortgage. The book value increased approximately 4.0%-4.5% since June 30, 2021. Redwood is set to release its Q3 earnings on October 27, 2021.

Redwood Trust, Inc. (NYSE: RWT) and Point announced the successful completion of the first securitization entirely backed by residential Home Equity Investment (HEI) agreements, totaling approximately $146 million. The transaction, known as Point Securitization Trust 2021-1, finalized on September 23, 2021, features $120 million of unrated senior class A-1 securities and $26 million of unrated class A-2 securities. This innovative deal aims to enhance liquidity for investors while providing a new avenue for homeowners to benefit from their home equity without selling their properties.