Strong Quarterly Performance
Produced distributable earnings of $88 million or $0.43 per share, translating into ROEs of approximately 14% for Q3 2024.
Agency Business Growth
Generated $1.1 billion in agency originations with a strong pipeline, potentially reaching $1.2 to $1.5 billion next quarter depending on interest rates.
Bridge Lending and Construction Lending Expansion
Plans to ramp up bridge lending with expectations of $300 million to $400 million in originations by year-end. Construction lending saw its first deal of $47 million with a growing pipeline.
Deleveraging Success
Reduced leverage to a 3:1 ratio from a peak of 4:1, with 65% of leverage in nonrecourse, non-mark-to-market CLO debt.
Fee-Based Servicing Portfolio Growth
Servicing portfolio increased by 2% this quarter and 10% year-over-year, generating approximately $125 million annually.