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Business Purpose Residential Loans
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2019
Receivables [Abstract]  
Business Purpose Residential Loans Residential Loans
We acquire residential loans from third-party originators and may sell or securitize these loans or hold them for investment. The following table summarizes the classifications and carrying values of the residential loans owned at Redwood and at consolidated Sequoia entities at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018.
Table 6.1 – Classifications and Carrying Values of Residential Loans
June 30, 2019
 
 
 
Legacy
 
Sequoia
 
Freddie Mac
 
 
(In Thousands)
 
Redwood
 
Sequoia
 
Choice
 
SLST
 
Total
Held-for-sale
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
At fair value
 
$
1,056,178

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
1,056,178

At lower of cost or fair value
 
109

 

 

 

 
109

Total held-for-sale
 
1,056,287

 



 

 
1,056,287

Held-for-investment at fair value
 
2,386,883

 
457,750

 
2,147,356

 
1,235,089

 
6,227,078

Total Residential Loans
 
$
3,443,170

 
$
457,750


$
2,147,356

 
$
1,235,089

 
$
7,283,365

December 31, 2018
 
 
 
Legacy
 
Sequoia
 
Freddie Mac
 
 
(In Thousands)
 
Redwood
 
Sequoia
 
Choice
 
SLST
 
Total
Held-for-sale
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
At fair value
 
$
1,048,690

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
1,048,690

At lower of cost or fair value
 
111

 

 

 

 
111

Total held-for-sale
 
1,048,801

 

 

 

 
1,048,801

Held-for-investment at fair value
 
2,383,932

 
519,958

 
2,079,382

 
1,222,669

 
6,205,941

Total Residential Loans
 
$
3,432,733

 
$
519,958

 
$
2,079,382

 
$
1,222,669

 
$
7,254,742

At June 30, 2019, we owned mortgage servicing rights associated with $2.65 billion (principal balance) of consolidated residential loans purchased from third-party originators. The value of these MSRs is included in the carrying value of the associated loans on our consolidated balance sheets. We contract with licensed sub-servicers that perform servicing functions for these loans.
Residential Loans Held-for-Sale
At Fair Value
At June 30, 2019, we owned 1,417 loans held-for-sale at fair value with an aggregate unpaid principal balance of $1.03 billion and a fair value of $1.06 billion, compared to 1,484 loans with an aggregate unpaid principal balance of $1.03 billion and a fair value of $1.05 billion at December 31, 2018. At both June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, one of these loans with a fair value of $0.6 million was greater than 90 days delinquent and none of these loans were in foreclosure.
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, we purchased $1.53 billion and $2.49 billion (principal balance) of loans, respectively, for which we elected the fair value option, and we sold $1.23 billion and $2.39 billion (principal balance) of loans, respectively, for which we recorded net market valuation gains of $3 million and $7 million, respectively, through Mortgage banking activities, net on our consolidated statements of income. At June 30, 2019, loans held-for-sale with a market value of $712 million were pledged as collateral under short-term borrowing agreements.
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, we purchased $1.93 billion and $3.73 billion (principal balance) of loans, respectively, for which we elected the fair value option, and we sold $1.92 billion and $3.93 billion (principal balance) of loans, respectively, for which we recorded net market valuation gains of $6 million and $11 million, respectively, through Mortgage banking activities, net on our consolidated statements of income.
At Lower of Cost or Fair Value
At both June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, we held two residential loans at the lower of cost or fair value with $0.1 million in outstanding principal balance and carrying values of $0.1 million. At both June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, none of these loans were greater than 90 days delinquent or in foreclosure.
Residential Loans Held-for-Investment at Fair Value
At Redwood
At June 30, 2019, we owned 3,262 held-for-investment loans at Redwood with an aggregate unpaid principal balance of $2.32 billion and a fair value of $2.39 billion, compared to 3,296 loans with an aggregate unpaid principal balance of $2.39 billion and a fair value of $2.38 billion at December 31, 2018. At June 30, 2019, two of these loans with an aggregate fair value of $1 million were greater than 90 days delinquent and none of these loans were in foreclosure. At December 31, 2018, two of these loans with an aggregate fair value of $1 million were greater than 90 days delinquent and none of these loans were in foreclosure.
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, we purchased zero and $39 million (principal balance) of loans, respectively, for which we elected the fair value option, and did not sell any loans. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, we transferred loans with a fair value of $30 million and $69 million, respectively, from held-for-sale to held-for-investment. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, we transferred loans with a fair value of zero and $23 million, respectively, from held-for-investment to held-for-sale. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, we recorded net market valuation gains of $36 million and $64 million, respectively, on residential loans held-for-investment at fair value through Investment fair value changes, net on our consolidated statements of income. At June 30, 2019, loans with a fair value of $2.39 billion were pledged as collateral under a borrowing agreement with the FHLBC.
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, we transferred loans with a fair value of $32 million and $88 million, respectively, from held-for-sale to held-for-investment. During both the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, we did not transfer any loans from held-for-investment to held-for-sale. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, we recorded net market valuation losses of $15 million and $54 million, respectively, on residential loans held-for-investment at fair value through Investment fair value changes, net on our consolidated statements of income.
The outstanding loans held-for-investment at Redwood at June 30, 2019 were prime-quality, first lien loans, of which 90% were originated between 2013 and 2019, and 1% were originated in 2012 and prior years. The weighted average Fair Isaac Corporation ("FICO") score of borrowers backing these loans was 768 (at origination) and the weighted average loan-to-value ("LTV") ratio of these loans was 66% (at origination). At June 30, 2019, these loans were comprised of 88% fixed-rate loans with a weighted average coupon of 4.16%, and the remainder were hybrid or ARM loans with a weighted average coupon of 4.20%.
At Consolidated Legacy Sequoia Entities
At June 30, 2019, we consolidated 2,400 held-for-investment loans at consolidated Legacy Sequoia entities, with an aggregate unpaid principal balance of $475 million and a fair value of $458 million, as compared to 2,641 loans at December 31, 2018, with an aggregate unpaid principal balance of $545 million and a fair value of $520 million. At origination, the weighted average FICO score of borrowers backing these loans was 727, the weighted average LTV ratio of these loans was 66%, and the loans were nearly all first lien and prime-quality.
At June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the aggregate unpaid principal balance of loans at consolidated Legacy Sequoia entities delinquent greater than 90 days was $13 million and $14 million, respectively, of which the aggregate unpaid principal balance of loans in foreclosure was $5 million and $5 million, respectively. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, we recorded net market valuation gains of $1 million and $5 million, respectively, on these loans through Investment fair value changes, net on our consolidated statements of income. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, we recorded net market valuation gains of $4 million and $33 million, respectively, on these loans through Investment fair value changes, net on our consolidated statements of income. Pursuant to the collateralized financing entity guidelines, the market valuation changes of these loans are based on the estimated fair value of the associated ABS issued. The net impact to our income statement associated with our retained economic investment in the Legacy Sequoia securitization entities is presented in Note 5.
At Consolidated Sequoia Choice Entities
At June 30, 2019, we consolidated 2,912 held-for-investment loans at the consolidated Sequoia Choice entities, with an aggregate unpaid principal balance of $2.08 billion and a fair value of $2.15 billion, as compared to 2,800 loans at December 31, 2018 with an aggregate unpaid principal balance of $2.04 billion and a fair value of $2.08 billion. At origination, the weighted average FICO score of borrowers backing these loans was 745, the weighted average LTV ratio of these loans was 75%, and the loans were all first lien and prime-quality. At June 30, 2019, six of these loans with an aggregate unpaid principal balance of $3 million were greater than 90 days delinquent and none of these loans were in foreclosure. At December 31, 2018, three of these loans with an aggregate unpaid principal balance of $2 million were greater than 90 days delinquent and none of these loans were in foreclosure.
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, we transferred loans with a fair value of zero and $350 million, respectively, from held-for-sale to held-for-investment associated with Choice securitizations. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, we recorded net market valuation gains of $6 million and $16 million, respectively, on these loans through Investment fair value changes, net on our consolidated statements of income. Pursuant to the collateralized financing entity guidelines, the market valuation changes of these loans are based on the estimated fair value of the ABS issued associated with Choice securitizations. The net impact to our income statement associated with our retained economic investment in the Sequoia Choice securitization entities is presented in Note 5.
At Consolidated Freddie Mac SLST Entity
During the fourth quarter of 2018, we invested in subordinate securities issued by a Freddie Mac SLST securitization trust and were required to consolidate the underlying seasoned re-performing and non-performing residential loans owned at this entity for financial reporting purposes in accordance with GAAP. At securitization, which occurred during the fourth quarter of 2018, each of these mortgage loans was a fully amortizing, fixed- or step-rate, first-lien loan that had been modified. At June 30, 2019, we consolidated 7,744 held-for-investment loans at the consolidated Freddie Mac SLST entity, with an aggregate unpaid principal balance of $1.27 billion and a fair value of $1.24 billion, compared to 7,900 loans at December 31, 2018 with an aggregate unpaid principal balance of $1.31 billion and a fair value of $1.22 billion. At securitization, the weighted average FICO score of borrowers backing these loans was 597 and the weighted average LTV ratio of these loans was 69%. At June 30, 2019, 301 of these loans with an aggregate unpaid principal balance of $78 million were greater than 90 days delinquent, and 101 of these loans with an aggregate unpaid principal balance of $15 million were in foreclosure. At December 31, 2018, 306 of these loans with an aggregate unpaid principal balance of $51 million were greater than 90 days delinquent and none of these loans were in foreclosure.
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, we recorded net market valuation gains of $31 million and $55 million, respectively, on these loans through Investment fair value changes, net on our consolidated statements of income. Pursuant to the collateralized financing entity guidelines, the market valuation changes of these loans are based on the estimated fair value of the ABS issued associated with the Freddie Mac SLST securitization. The net impact to our income statement associated with our economic investment in the Freddie Mac SLST securitization entity is presented in Note 5.Business Purpose Residential Loans
We originate business purpose residential loans, including single-family rental loans and residential bridge loans. This origination activity commenced in connection with our acquisition of 5 Arches on March 1, 2019.
Business Purpose Residential Loan Originations
During the three months ended June 30, 2019, we funded $134 million of business purpose residential loans, of which $23 million of residential bridge loans were sold to a third party. During the period from March 1, 2019 to June 30, 2019, we funded $170 million of business purpose residential loans, of which $44 million of residential bridge loans were sold to a third party. The remaining business purpose residential loans were transferred to our investment portfolio (residential bridge loans), or retained in our mortgage banking business (single-family rental loans). Prior to the transfer of residential bridge loans to our investment portfolio, we recorded net market valuation gains of $1 million on these loans through Mortgage banking activities, net on our consolidated statements of income for both the three months ended June 30, 2019 and for the period from March 1, 2019 to June 30, 2019. Market valuation adjustments on our single-family rental loans are also recorded in Mortgage banking activities, net on our consolidated statements of income. Additionally, during both the three months ended June 30, 2019 and during the period from March 1, 2019 to June 30, 2019, we recorded loan origination fee income of $3 million through Mortgage banking activities, net on our consolidated statements of income.
The following table summarizes the classifications and carrying values of the business purpose residential loans owned at Redwood at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018.
Table 7.1 – Classifications and Carrying Values of Business Purpose Residential Loans
(In Thousands)
 
June 30, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
Single-family rental loans, held-for-sale at fair value
 
$
91,501

 
$
28,460

Residential bridge loans, held-for-investment at fair value
 
159,353

 
112,798

Total Business Purpose Residential Loans
 
$
250,854

 
$
141,258


Single-Family Rental Loans Held-for-Sale at Fair Value
At June 30, 2019, we owned 43 single-family rental loans with an aggregate unpaid principal balance of $87 million and a fair value of $92 million, compared to 11 loans at December 31, 2018 with an aggregate unpaid principal balance of $28 million and a fair value of $28 million. At both June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, none of these loans were greater than 90 days delinquent or in foreclosure.
During the three months ended June 30, 2019 and for the period from March 1, 2019 to June 30, 2019, $33 million and $41 million of newly originated single-family rental loans, respectively, were retained in our mortgage banking business, and we did not sell any loans during either of these periods. Prior to our acquisition of 5 Arches on March 1, 2019, we purchased $19 million of single-family rental loans from 5 Arches. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, we recorded net market valuation gains of $1 million and $2 million, respectively, on single-family rental loans held-for-sale at fair value through Mortgage banking activities, net on our consolidated statements of income. At June 30, 2019, loans held-for-sale with a market value of $71 million were pledged as collateral under short-term borrowing agreements.
The outstanding single-family rental loans held-for-sale at June 30, 2019 were first lien, fixed-rate loans with maturities of five, seven, or ten years. At June 30, 2019, the weighted average coupon of our single-family rental loans was 5.54% and the weighted average loan term was six years. At origination, the weighted average LTV ratio of these loans was 66% and the weighted average debt service coverage ratio ("DSCR") was 1.33 times.
Residential Bridge Loans Held-for-Investment at Fair Value
At June 30, 2019, we owned 274 residential bridge loans held-for-investment with an aggregate unpaid principal balance of $158 million and a fair value of $159 million, compared to 157 loans at December 31, 2018 with an aggregate unpaid principal balance of $112 million and a fair value of $113 million.
As part of our credit risk management practices, our residential bridge loans are subject to individual risk assessment using an internal borrower and collateral quality evaluation framework. At June 30, 2019, 11 loans with an aggregate fair value of $12 million were greater than 90 days delinquent, and nine of these loans with an aggregate fair value of $7 million were in foreclosure. At December 31, 2018, seven loans with an aggregate fair value of $12 million were greater than 90 days delinquent and four of these loans with an aggregate fair value of $11 million were in foreclosure. During the six months ended June 30, 2019, we transferred one loan with a fair value of $5 million to REO, which is included in Other assets on our consolidated balance sheets. We recognized losses of $0.1 million and $0.4 million related to this loan for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, respectively, which was included in Investment fair value changes, net on our consolidated statements of income.
During the three months ended June 30, 2019 and for the period from March 1, 2019 to June 30, 2019, $79 million and $86 million of newly originated residential bridge loans, respectively, were transferred to our investment portfolio. Prior to our acquisition of 5 Arches on March 1, 2019, we purchased $10 million of residential bridge loans from 5 Arches. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, we recorded net market valuation losses of $0.3 million and $0.6 million, respectively, on residential bridge loans held-for-investment at fair value through Investment fair value changes, net on our consolidated statements of income. At June 30, 2019, loans with a market value of $144 million were pledged as collateral under short-term borrowing agreements.
The outstanding residential bridge loans held-for-investment at June 30, 2019 were first lien, fixed-rate, interest-only loans with a weighted average coupon of 9.08% and original maturities of six to 24 months. At origination, the weighted average FICO score of borrowers backing these loans was 690 and the weighted average LTV ratio of these loans was 74%.
At June 30, 2019, we had a $33 million commitment to fund residential bridge loans. See Note 16 for additional information on this commitment.
Multifamily Loans
Beginning in the second half of 2018, we invested in multifamily subordinate securities issued by certain Freddie Mac K-Series securitization trusts and were required to consolidate the underlying multifamily loans owned at these entities for financial reporting purposes in accordance with GAAP. At June 30, 2019, we consolidated 250 held-for-investment multifamily loans, with an aggregate unpaid principal balance of $3.55 billion and a fair value of $3.75 billion, compared to 162 loans at December 31, 2018 with an aggregate unpaid principal balance of $2.13 billion and a fair value of $2.14 billion. The outstanding multifamily loans held-for-investment at the Freddie Mac K-Series entities at June 30, 2019 were first lien, fixed-rate loans that were originated between 2015 and 2017 and had original loan terms of seven to ten years and an original weighted average LTV ratio of 69%. At June 30, 2019, the weighted average coupon of these multifamily loans was 4.19% and the weighted average remaining loan term was six years. At both June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, none of these loans were greater than 90 days delinquent or in foreclosure.
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, we recorded net market valuation gains of $97 million and $131 million, respectively, on these loans through Investment fair value changes, net on our consolidated statements of income. Pursuant to the collateralized financing entity guidelines, the market valuation changes of these loans are based on the estimated fair value of the ABS issued associated with the securitizations. The net impact to our income statement associated with our economic investment in the securities of the Freddie Mac K-Series securitization entities is presented in Note 5.