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Multifamily Loans | 3 Months Ended
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Multifamily 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 and Freddie Mac SLST entities at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019. Table 6.1 – Classifications and Carrying Values of Residential Loans
March 31, 2020 |  |  |  | Legacy |  | Sequoia |  | Freddie Mac |  |
(In Thousands) |  | Redwood |  | Sequoia |  | Choice |  | SLST |  | Total
Held-for-sale at fair value |  | $ | 2,330,669 |  |  | $ | — |  |  | $ | — |  |  | $ | — |  |  | $ | 2,330,669 |
Held-for-investment at fair value |  | — |  |  | 316,677 |  |  | 1,932,658 |  |  | 2,131,125 |  |  | 4,380,460 |
Total Residential Loans |  | $ | 2,330,669 |  |  | $ | 316,677 |  |  | $ | 1,932,658 |  |  | $ | 2,131,125 |  |  | $ | 6,711,129 |
December 31, 2019 |  |  |  | Legacy |  | Sequoia |  | Freddie Mac |  |
(In Thousands) |  | Redwood |  | Sequoia |  | Choice |  | SLST |  | Total
Held-for-sale at fair value |  | $ | 536,385 |  |  | $ | — |  |  | $ | — |  |  | $ | — |  |  | $ | 536,385 |
Held-for-investment at fair value |  | 2,111,897 |  |  | 407,890 |  |  | 2,291,463 |  |  | 2,367,215 |  |  | 7,178,465 |
Total Residential Loans |  | $ | 2,648,282 |  |  | $ | 407,890 |  |  | $ | 2,291,463 |  |  | $ | 2,367,215 |  |  | $ | 7,714,850 |
At March 31, 2020, we owned mortgage servicing rights associated with $1.75 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 March 31, 2020, we owned 3,345 loans held-for-sale at fair value with an aggregate unpaid principal balance of $2.37 billion and a fair value of $2.33 billion, compared to 669 loans with an aggregate unpaid principal balance of $525 million and a fair value of $536 million at December 31, 2019. At March 31, 2020, six of these loans with an aggregate fair value and unpaid principal balance of $3 million were greater than 90 days delinquent and one of these loans with a fair value of $0.4 million and an unpaid principal balance of $1 million was in foreclosure. At December 31, 2019, one of these loans with a fair value of $0.6 million and an unpaid principal balance of $0.7 million was greater than 90 days delinquent and no ne of these loans were in foreclosure. During the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, we purchased $2.63 billion and $0.96 billion (principal balance) of loans, respectively, for which we elected the fair value option, and we sold $2.66 billion and $1.16 billion (principal balance) of loans, respectively, for which we recorded a net market valuation loss of $13 million and a net market valuation gain of $4 million, respectively, through Mortgage banking activities, net on our consolidated statements of income (loss). At March 31, 2020, loans held-for-sale with a market value of $882 million were pledged as collateral under short-term borrowing agreements. At March 31, 2020, we committed to sell $2.15 billion of residential loans to third parties for settlement during the second quarter of 2020. Residential Loans Held-for-Investment at Fair Value At Redwood At March 31, 2020, we did no t own any held-for-investment loans at Redwood. At December 31, 2019, we owned 2,940 held-for-investment loans at Redwood with an aggregate unpaid principal balance of $2.05 billion and a fair value of $2.11 billion. At December 31, 2019, two of these loans with an aggregate fair value of $1 million and an unpaid principal balance of $2 million were greater than 90 days delinquent and no ne of these loans were in foreclosure. During the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, we purchased zero and $39 million (principal balance) of loans, respectively, for which we elected the fair value option, and did no t sell any loans during either of these periods. During the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, we transferred loans with a fair value of $13 million and $39 million, respectively, from held-for-sale to held-for-investment. During the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, we transferred loans with a fair value of $1.87 billion and $23 million, respectively, from held-for-investment to held-for-sale. During the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, we recorded a net market valuation loss of $94 million and a net market valuation gain of $28 million, respectively, on residential loans held-for-investment at fair value through Investment fair value changes, net on our consolidated statements of income (loss). At Consolidated Legacy Sequoia Entities At March 31, 2020, we consolidated 2,123 held-for-investment loans at consolidated Legacy Sequoia entities, with an aggregate unpaid principal balance of $402 million and a fair value of $317 million, as compared to 2,198 loans at December 31, 2019, with an aggregate unpaid principal balance of $425 million and a fair value of $408 million. At origination, the weighted average FICO score of borrowers backing these loans was 727, the weighted average LTV ratio of these loans was 65%, and the loans were nearly all first lien and prime-quality. At March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the aggregate unpaid principal balance of loans at consolidated Legacy Sequoia entities delinquent greater than 90 days was $9 million and $10 million, respectively, of which the aggregate unpaid principal balance of loans in foreclosure was $5 million and $4 million, respectively. During the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, we recorded a net market valuation loss of $69 million and a net market valuation gain of $5 million, respectively, on these loans through Investment fair value changes, net on our consolidated statements of income (loss). 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 March 31, 2020, we consolidated 2,831 held-for-investment loans at the consolidated Sequoia Choice entities, with an aggregate unpaid principal balance of $1.99 billion and a fair value of $1.93 billion, as compared to 3,156 loans at December 31, 2019 with an aggregate unpaid principal balance of $2.24 billion and a fair value of $2.29 billion. At origination, the weighted average FICO score of borrowers backing these loans was 743, the weighted average LTV ratio of these loans was 75%, and the loans were all first lien and prime-quality. At March 31, 2020, five of these loans with an aggregate unpaid principal balance of $3 million were greater than 90 days delinquent and four of these loans with an aggregate unpaid principal balance of $3 million was in foreclosure. At December 31, 2019, nine of these loans with an aggregate unpaid principal balance of $7 million were greater than 90 days delinquent and three of these loans with an aggregate unpaid principal balance of $2 million were in foreclosure. During the three months ended March 31, 2020, we did no t transfer any loans from held-for-sale to held-for-investment associated with Choice securitizations. During the three months ended March 31, 2019, we transferred loans with a fair value of $350 million from held-for-sale to held-for-investment associated with Choice securitizations. During the three months ended March 31, 2020, we recorded a net market valuation loss of $110 million and a net market valuation gain of $10 million, respectively, on these loans through Investment fair value changes, net on our consolidated statements of income (loss). 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 Entities Beginning in 2018, we invested in subordinate securities issued by certain Freddie Mac SLST securitization trusts and were required to consolidate the underlying seasoned re-performing and non-performing residential loans owned at these entities for financial reporting purposes in accordance with GAAP. At securitization, each of these mortgage loans was a fully amortizing, fixed- or step-rate, first-lien loan that had been modified. At March 31, 2020, we consolidated 14,303 held-for-investment loans at the consolidated Freddie Mac SLST entities, with an aggregate unpaid principal balance of $2.39 billion and a fair value of $2.13 billion, as compared to 14,502 loans at December 31, 2019 with an aggregate unpaid principal balance of $2.43 billion and a fair value of $2.37 billion. At securitization, the weighted average FICO score of borrowers backing these loans was 600 and the weighted average LTV ratio of these loans was 73%. At March 31, 2020, 632 of these loans with an aggregate unpaid principal balance of $156 million were greater than 90 days delinquent, and 286 of these loans with an aggregate unpaid principal balance of $46 million were in foreclosure. At December 31, 2019, 587 of these loans with an aggregate unpaid principal balance of $135 million were greater than 90 days delinquent and 208 of these loans with an aggregate unpaid principal balance of $33 million were in foreclosure. During the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, we recorded a net market valuation loss of $193 million and a net market valuation gain of $24 million, respectively, on these loans through Investment fair value changes, net on our consolidated statements of income (loss). 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 securitizations. The net impact to our income statement associated with our economic investment in the Freddie Mac SLST securitization entities 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 acquisitions of 5 Arches and CoreVest in 2019. Business Purpose Residential Loan Originations During the three months ended March 31, 2020, we funded $487 million of business purpose residential loans, of which $21 million of residential bridge loans and $26 million of single-family rental loans were sold to third parties. The remaining business purpose residential loans were transferred to our investment portfolio (residential bridge loans and certain single-family rental loans), or retained in our mortgage banking business (single-family rental loans) for future securitizations. Prior to the transfer of residential bridge loans to our investment portfolio, we recorded a net market valuation loss of $0.2 million on these loans through Mortgage banking activities, net on our consolidated statements of income (loss) for the three months ended March 31, 2020. Market valuation adjustments on our single-family rental loans are also recorded in Mortgage banking activities, net on our consolidated statements of income (loss) prior to their sale or transfer to our investment portfolio. Additionally, during the three months ended March 31, 2020, we recorded loan origination fee income associated with business purpose residential loans of $8 million through Mortgage banking activities, net on our consolidated statements of income (loss). The following table summarizes the classifications and carrying values of the business purpose residential loans owned at Redwood at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019. Table 7.1 – Classifications and Carrying Values of Business Purpose Residential Loans
March 31, 2020 |  | Single-Family Rental |  | Residential |  |
(In Thousands) |  | Redwood |  | CAFL |  | Bridge |  | Total
Held-for-sale at fair value |  | $ | 415,333 |  |  | — |  |  | $ | — |  |  | $ | 415,333 |
Held-for-investment at fair value |  | — |  |  | 2,248,665 |  |  | 799,744 |  |  | 3,048,409 |
Total Business Purpose Residential Loans |  | $ | 415,333 |  |  | $ | 2,248,665 |  |  | $ | 799,744 |  |  | $ | 3,463,742 |
December 31, 2019 |  | Single-Family Rental |  | Residential |  |
(In Thousands) |  | Redwood |  | CAFL |  | Bridge |  | Total
Held-for-sale at fair value |  | $ | 331,565 |  |  | $ | — |  |  | $ | — |  |  | $ | 331,565 |
Held-for-investment at fair value |  | 237,620 |  |  | 2,192,552 |  |  | 745,006 |  |  | 3,175,178 |
Total Business Purpose Residential Loans |  | $ | 569,185 |  |  | $ | 2,192,552 |  |  | $ | 745,006 |  |  | $ | 3,506,743 |
Business Purpose Residential Loans Held-for-Sale at Fair Value Single-Family Rental Loans At March 31, 2020, we owned 222 single-family rental loans held-for-sale with an aggregate unpaid principal balance of $440 million and a fair value of $415 million, as compared to 201 loans at December 31, 2019 with an aggregate unpaid principal balance of $322 million and a fair value of $332 million. At March 31, 2020, two of these loans with an aggregate unpaid principal balance and fair value of $1 million were greater than 90 days delinquent, of which one of these loans with an unpaid principal balance of $0.1 million was in foreclosure. At December 31, 2019, two of these loans with an aggregate unpaid principal balance and fair value of $2 million were greater than 90 days delinquent, of which one of these loans with an unpaid principal balance of $0.1 million was in foreclosure. During the three months ended March 31, 2020, we originated $260 million of single-family rental loans. During the three months ended March 31, 2020, $38 million of single-family rental loans were transferred to our investment portfolio and financed with FHLB borrowings, and the remaining loans were retained in our mortgage banking business. During this same period, we transferred $378 million of single-family rental loans from held-for-sale to held-for-investment associated with a CAFL securitization and sold $26 million to third parties. Additionally, at March 31, 2020, we transferred all held-for-investment single-family rental loans to held-for-sale. During the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, we recorded a net market valuation gain of $10 million and a net market valuation gain of $1 million, respectively, on single-family rental loans held-for-sale at fair value through Mortgage banking activities, net on our consolidated statements of income (loss). The outstanding single-family rental loans held-for-sale at March 31, 2020 were first lien, fixed-rate loans with original maturities of five, seven, or ten years. At March 31, 2020, the weighted average coupon of our single-family rental loans was 4.93% and the weighted average remaining loan term was seven years. At origination, the weighted average LTV ratio of these loans was 70% and the weighted average debt service coverage ratio ("DSCR") was 1.38 times. Business Purpose Residential Loans Held-for-Investment at Fair Value Single-Family Rental Loans at Redwood At March 31, 2020, we did no t own any single-family rental loan held-for-investment. At December 31, 2019, we owned 107 single-family rental loans held-for-investment with an aggregate unpaid principal balance of $231 million and a fair value of $238 million. At December 31, 2019, none of these loans were greater than 90 days delinquent or in foreclosure. During the three months ended March 31, 2020, we recorded a net market valuation loss of $23 million on single-family rental loans held-for-investment at fair value through Investment fair value changes, net on our consolidated statements of income (loss). At March 31, 2020, we transferred all existing loans from held-for-investment to held-for-sale. Single-Family Rental Loans at CAFL In conjunction with our acquisition of CoreVest in the fourth quarter of 2019, we consolidated the single-family rental loans owned at certain CAFL securitization entities. At March 31, 2020, we consolidated 889 held-for-investment single-family rental loans at the consolidated CAFL entities, with an aggregate unpaid principal balance of $2.37 billion and a fair value of $2.25 billion, as compared to 783 loans at December 31, 2019 with an aggregate unpaid principal balance of $2.08 billion and a fair value of $2.19 billion. The outstanding single-family rental loans held-for-investment at CAFL at March 31, 2020 were first-lien, fixed-rate loans with original maturities of five, seven, or ten years. At March 31, 2020, the weighted average coupon of our single-family rental loans was 5.60% and the weighted average remaining loan term was six years. At origination, the weighted average LTV ratio of these loans was 68% and the weighted average DSCR was 1.36 times. At March 31, 2020, 14 of these loans with an aggregate unpaid principal balance of $24 million were greater than 90 days delinquent and seven of these loans with an aggregate unpaid principal balance of $10 million were in foreclosure. At December 31, 2019, 18 of these loans with an aggregate unpaid principal balance of $29 million were greater than 90 days delinquent and five of these loans with an aggregate unpaid principal balance of $9 million were in foreclosure. During the three months ended March 31, 2020, we recorded a net market valuation loss of $272 million on these loans through Investment fair value changes, net on our consolidated statements of income (loss). 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 CAFL securitizations. The net impact to our income statement associated with our retained economic investment in the CAFL securitization entities is presented in Note 5. Residential Bridge Loans At March 31, 2020, we owned 3,053 residential bridge loans held-for-investment with an aggregate unpaid principal balance of $833 million and a fair value of $800 million, as compared to 2,653 loans at December 31, 2019 with an aggregate unpaid principal balance of $743 million and a fair value of $745 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 March 31, 2020, 16 loans with an aggregate fair value of $32 million and an unpaid principal balance of $36 million were greater than 90 days delinquent, of which 11 of these loans with an aggregate fair value of $21 million and an unpaid principal balance of $24 million were in foreclosure. At December 31, 2019, 31 loans with an aggregate fair value of $12 million and an unpaid principal balance of $14 million were in foreclosure, of which 15 of these loans with an aggregate fair value of $7 million and an unpaid principal balance of $9 million were greater than 90 days delinquent. During the three months ended March 31, 2020, we transferred one loan with a fair value of $1 million to REO, which is included in Other assets on our consolidated balance sheets. During the three months ended March 31, 2020, $206 million of newly originated residential bridge loans were transferred to our investment portfolio. During the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, we recorded net market valuation loss es of $39 million and $0.3 million, respectively, on residential bridge loans held-for-investment at fair value through Investment fair value changes, net on our consolidated statements of income (loss). The outstanding residential bridge loans held-for-investment at March 31, 2020 were first lien, fixed-rate, interest-only loans with a weighted average coupon of 7.95% and original maturities of six to 24 months. At origination, the weighted average FICO score of borrowers backing these loans was 728 and the weighted average LTV ratio of these loans was 69%. At March 31, 2020, we had a $223 million commitment to fund residential bridge loans. See Note 16 for additional information on this commitment. Multifamily Loans Since 2018, we invested in multifamily subordinate securities issued by 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. During the first quarter of 2020, we sold subordinate securities issued by four such Freddie Mac K-Series securitization trusts and deconsolidated $3.85 billion of multifamily loans. See Note 2 for further discussion. At March 31, 2020, we consolidated 28 held-for-investment multifamily loans, with an aggregate unpaid principal balance of $465 million and a fair value of $470 million, as compared to 279 loans at December 31, 2019 with an aggregate unpaid principal balance of $4.20 billion and a fair value of $4.41 billion. The outstanding multifamily loans held-for-investment at the Freddie Mac K-Series entities at March 31, 2020 were first-lien, fixed-rate loans that were originated in 2015 and had original loan terms of ten years and an original weighted average LTV ratio of 67%. At March 31, 2020, the weighted average coupon of these multifamily loans was 4.25% and the weighted average remaining loan term was five years. At both March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, none of these loans were greater than 90 days delinquent or in foreclosure. During the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, we recorded a net market valuation loss of $82 million and a net market valuation gain of $34 million, respectively, on these loans through Investment fair value changes, net on our consolidated statements of income (loss). 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.

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