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Residential Investor Loans
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Receivables [Abstract]  
Residential Investor Loans Residential Consumer Loans
We acquire residential consumer 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 consumer loans owned at Redwood, consolidated Sequoia and Freddie Mac SLST entities at December 31, 2024 and 2023.
Table 7.1 – Classifications and Carrying Values of Residential Consumer Loans
December 31, 2024Freddie Mac
(In Thousands)RedwoodSequoiaSLSTTotal
Held-for-sale at fair value$1,013,547 $— $— $1,013,547 
Held-for-investment at fair value— 8,819,554 1,244,722 10,064,276 
Total Residential Consumer Loans$1,013,547 $8,819,554 $1,244,722 $11,077,823 
December 31, 2023Freddie Mac
(In Thousands)RedwoodSequoiaSLSTTotal
Held-for-sale at fair value$911,192 $— $— $911,192 
Held-for-investment at fair value— 4,780,203 1,359,242 6,139,445 
Total Residential Consumer Loans$911,192 $4,780,203 $1,359,242 $7,050,637 
At December 31, 2024, we owned mortgage servicing rights associated with $1.0 billion (principal balance) of residential consumer loans owned at Redwood that were 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 Consumer Loans Held-for-Sale
The following table summarizes the characteristics of residential consumer loans held-for-sale at December 31, 2024 and 2023.
Table 7.2 – Characteristics of Residential Consumer Loans Held-for-Sale
(Dollars in Thousands)December 31, 2024December 31, 2023
UPB$1,000,663 $916,877 
Fair value of loans$1,013,547 $911,192 
Market value of loans pledged as collateral under short-term borrowing agreements$1,005,926 $907,742 
Weighted average coupon6.56 %6.25 %
At both December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, there were no residential consumer loans held-for-sale that were 90 days or more delinquent or in foreclosure.
The following table provides the activity of residential Consumer loans held-for-sale during the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.
Table 7.3 – Activity of Residential Consumer Loans Held-for-Sale
Year Ended December 31,
(In Thousands)20242023
Principal balance of loans acquired$7,043,177 $2,101,161 
Principal balance of loans sold1,650,357 270,482 
Principal balance of loans transferred from HFS to HFI5,208,677 1,703,442 
Net market valuation gains recorded (1)
29,448 20,560 
(1)Net market valuation gains on residential Consumer loans held-for-sale are recorded primarily through Mortgage banking activities, net on our consolidated statements of income.
Residential Consumer Loans Held-for-Investment at Fair Value
We invest in residential subordinate securities issued by SEMT and Freddie Mac SLST securitization trusts and consolidate the underlying residential consumer loans owned by these entities for financial reporting purposes in accordance with GAAP. The
following tables summarize the characteristics of the residential consumer loans owned at consolidated SEMT and Freddie Mac SLST entities at December 31, 2024 and 2023.
Table 7.4 – Characteristics of Residential Consumer Loans Held-for-Investment
December 31, 2024SequoiaFreddie Mac
(Dollars in Thousands)SLST
UPB$9,350,286 $1,514,432 
Average loan balance (UPB)$842 $155 
Fair value of loans (1)
$8,819,554 $1,244,722 
Weighted average coupon5.35 %4.49 %
Delinquency information
Unpaid principal balance of loans with 90+ day delinquencies (2)
$19,480 $106,910 
Average 90+ days delinquent balance (UPB)$573 $172 
Unpaid principal balance of loans in foreclosure$10,493 $41,913 
Average foreclosure balance (UPB)$552 $185 
December 31, 2023Freddie Mac
(Dollars in Thousands)SequoiaSLST
UPB$5,398,913 $1,614,974 
Average loan balance (UPB)$757 $157 
Fair value of loans (1)
$4,780,203 $1,359,242 
Weighted average coupon4.15 %4.50 %
Delinquency information
Unpaid principal balance of loans with 90+ day delinquencies (2)
$13,023 $132,307 
Average 90+ days delinquent balance (UPB)$482 $166 
Unpaid principal balance of loans in foreclosure$5,234 $47,654 
Average foreclosure balance (UPB)$436 $163 
(1)The fair value of the loans held by consolidated entities was based on the fair value of the ABS issued by these entities, including securities we own, which we determined were more readily observable, in accordance with the accounting guidance for collateralized financing entities.
(2)For loans held at consolidated entities, the number and unpaid principal balance of loans 90+ days delinquent includes loans in foreclosure.
(3)For loans held at our consolidated SEMT and Freddie Mac SLST entities, market value changes are based on the fair value of the associated ABS issued, including securities we own, pursuant to the measurement alternative provided for collateralized financing entities, and are recorded in Investment fair value changes, net on our consolidated statements of income (loss).
The following table provides the activity of residential consumer loans held-for-investment at consolidated entities during the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.
Table 7.5 – Activity of Residential Consumer Loans Held-for-Investment at Consolidated Entities
Year Ended December 31, 2024Year Ended December 31, 2023
Freddie MacFreddie Mac
(In Thousands)SequoiaSLSTSequoiaSLST
Principal balance of loans transferred from HFS to HFI (1)
$5,208,677 N/A$1,703,442 N/A
Net market valuation gains (losses) recorded(7,658)(11,158)106,380 11,132 
(1)Represents the transfer of loans from held-for-sale to held-for-investment associated with Sequoia securitizations.
Residential Consumer Loan Characteristics
The following table presents the geographic concentration of residential consumer loans recorded on our consolidated balance sheets at December 31, 2024 and 2023.
Table 7.6 – Geographic Concentration of Residential Consumer Loans
 December 31, 2024
Geographic Concentration
(by Principal Balance)
Held-for-SaleHeld-for-
Investment at Sequoia
Held-for-Investment at Freddie Mac SLST
California26 %31 %14 %
Washington12 %%%
Texas%10 %%
Colorado%%%
Florida%%10 %
Illinois%%%
New Jersey%%%
New York%%11 %
Maryland— %%%
Other states (none greater than 5%)37 %31 %41 %
Total100 %100 %100 %
 December 31, 2023
Geographic Concentration
(by Principal Balance)
Held-for-SaleHeld-for-
Investment at Sequoia
Held-for-Investment at Freddie Mac SLST
California25 %33 %14 %
Washington16 %%%
Texas%11 %%
Florida%%10 %
Colorado%%%
New Jersey%%%
Illinois%%%
New York%%11 %
Maryland%%%
Other states (none greater than 5%)34 %29 %42 %
Total100 %100 %100 %
Residential Investor Loans
We originate and invest in residential investor loans, including term loans and bridge loans (see Note 3 for a full description of these loans). The following table summarizes the classifications and carrying values of the residential investor loans owned at Redwood and at consolidated CAFL entities at December 31, 2024 and 2023.
Table 8.1 – Classifications and Carrying Values of Residential Investor Loans
December 31, 2024Residential Investor TermResidential Investor Bridge
(In Thousands)RedwoodCAFLRedwoodCAFLTotal
Held-for-sale at fair value$158,637 $— $78,587 $— $237,224 
Held-for-investment at fair value— 2,485,069 1,041,694 823,103 4,349,866 
Total Residential Investor Loans$158,637 $2,485,069 $1,120,281 $823,103 $4,587,090 
December 31, 2023Residential Investor TermResidential Investor Bridge
(In Thousands)RedwoodCAFLRedwoodCAFLTotal
Held-for-sale at fair value$144,359 $— $35,891 $— $180,250 
Held-for-investment at fair value— 2,971,725 1,305,727 762,596 5,040,048 
Total Residential Investor Loans$144,359 $2,971,725 $1,341,618 $762,596 $5,220,298 
Nearly all of the outstanding residential investor term loans at December 31, 2024 were first-lien, fixed-rate loans with original maturities of three, five, seven, or ten years.
The outstanding residential investor bridge loans held-for-investment at December 31, 2024 were first-lien, interest-only loans with original maturities of six to 36 months and were comprised of 53% one-month SOFR-indexed adjustable-rate loans, and 47% fixed-rate loans.
At December 31, 2024, we had a $397 million in commitments to fund residential investor bridge loans. See Note 18 for additional information on these commitments.
During the year ended December 31, 2024, we sold $789 million, of residential investor bridge and term loans, net of $49 million of construction draws to our joint ventures. See Note 11 for additional information on these joint ventures.
The following table provides the activity of residential investor loans during the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.
Table 8.2 – Activity of Residential Investor Loans at Redwood
Year Ended December 31, 2024Year Ended December 31, 2023
(In Thousands)Term at RedwoodBridge at RedwoodTerm at RedwoodBridge at Redwood
Principal balance of loans originated$720,537 $967,811 $525,130 $1,153,568 
Principal balance of loans acquired19,246 15,677 — 19,500 
Principal balance of loans sold to third parties (1)
713,314 516,411 473,677 128,664 
Transfers of loans between portfolios (2)
— (290,159)(278,751)(641,194)
Consolidation of securitized CAFL bridge loans (3)
298,553 — — — 
Mortgage banking activities income (loss) recorded (4)
11,692 3,767 16,500 5,704 
Investment fair value changes recorded(8,777)(40,430)(14,430)(39,361)
(1)For the year ended December 31, 2024 the principal balance of loans sold to third parties is net of $49 million related to construction draws on residential investor bridge loans sold to our joint ventures. See Note 11 for additional information on these joint ventures.
(2)Transfers of residential investor term loans between portfolios at Redwood represents the transfer of loans from held-for-sale to held-for-investment associated with consolidated CAFL term securitizations. Transfers of residential investor bridge loans at Redwood, represents the transfer of residential investor bridge loans from "Bridge at Redwood" to "Bridge at CAFL" resulting from their inclusion in one of our bridge loan securitizations, which generally have replenishment features for a set period of time from the closing date.
(3)In the fourth quarter of 2024, we completed our first CAFL securitization sponsored by our joint venture. This securitization involved loans contributed from our joint venture and by CoreVest. This securitization vehicle has been determined to be a VIE that we consolidate under GAAP as we are the primary beneficiary. See Note 15 for additional information on our principles of consolidation.
(4)Represents net market valuation changes from the time a loan is originated to when it is sold, securitized or transferred to our Redwood Investments portfolio. See Table 5.1 for additional detail on Mortgage banking activities income.
Residential Investor Loans Held-for-Investment at CAFL
    We invest in securities issued by CAFL securitizations sponsored by CoreVest and consolidate the underlying CoreVest term loans and bridge loans owned by these entities. For loans held at our consolidated CAFL Term entities and one CAFL Bridge entity, market value changes are based on the fair value of the associated ABS issued, including securities we own, pursuant to collateralized financing entity guidelines, and are recorded through Investment fair value changes, net on our consolidated statements of income (loss). The net impact to our income statement associated with our economic investments in the CAFL Term entities is presented in Table 15.2. We did not elect to account for two of our CAFL Bridge securitizations under the collateralized financing entity guidelines but have elected to account for the loans in these securitization at fair value, and changes in fair value for these loans are recorded through Investment fair value changes, net on our consolidated statements of income (loss). The following table provides the activity of residential investor loans held-for-investment at CAFL during the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.
Table 8.3 – Activity of Residential Investor Loans Held-for-Investment at CAFL
Year Ended 
 December 31, 2024
Year Ended 
 December 31, 2023
(In Thousands)Term at
CAFL
Bridge at CAFLTerm at
CAFL
Bridge at CAFL
Net market valuation gains (losses) recorded(1)
$61,559 $6,198 $89,013 $(1,775)
Fair value of loans transferred to HFI— 290,159 278,751 641,779 
(1)Net market valuation gains (losses) on residential investor loans held-for-investment at CAFL are recorded through Investment fair value changes, net on our consolidated statements of income (loss). For loans held at our consolidated CAFL Term and Bridge entities, market value changes are based on the fair value of the associated ABS issued, including securities we own, pursuant to CFE guidelines. We did not elect to account for two of our CAFL Bridge securitizations under the CFE guidelines but have elected to account for the loans in these securitizations at fair value, and changes in fair value for these loans are recorded through Investment fair value changes, net on our consolidated statements of income (loss).
Residential Investor Loan Characteristics
The following tables summarize the characteristics of the residential investor loans owned at Redwood and at consolidated CAFL entities at December 31, 2024 and 2023.
Table 8.4 – Characteristics of Residential Investor Loans
December 31, 2024Term at Redwood
Term at
CAFL(1)
Bridge at RedwoodBridge at CAFL
(Dollars in Thousands)
Unpaid principal balance$177,618 $2,639,485 $1,166,213 $810,285 
Average UPB of loans$1,759 $3,084 $5,350 $1,605 
Fair value of loans$158,637 $2,485,069 $1,120,281 $823,103 
Weighted average coupon6.84 %5.35 %9.11 %9.76 %
Weighted average remaining loan term (years)9411
Market value of loans pledged as collateral under debt facilities$120,417 N/A$1,070,327 N/A
Delinquency information
Unpaid principal balance of loans with 90+ day delinquencies (2)
$33,065 $194,143 $129,229 $20,964 
Average UPB of 90+ days delinquent loans (2)
$8,266 $3,734 $8,077 $1,233 
Fair value of loans with 90+ day delinquencies (2)
$12,366 N/A$102,321 N/A
Unpaid principal balance of loans in foreclosure (3)
$27,529 $24,648 $86,260 $3,663 
Average UPB of loans in foreclosure (3)
$27,529 $2,465 $6,635 $916 
Fair value of loans in foreclosure (3)
$8,500 N/A$67,858 $3,715 
December 31, 2023Term at Redwood
Term at
CAFL(1)
Bridge at RedwoodBridge at CAFL
(Dollars in Thousands)
Unpaid principal balance$152,213 $3,194,131 $1,360,957 $756,574 
Average UPB of loans$4,006 $3,028 $8,453 $2,162 
Fair value of loans$144,359 $2,971,725 $1,341,618 $762,596 
Weighted average coupon6.92 %5.34 %10.41 %10.82 %
Weighted average remaining loan term (years)7511
Market value of loans pledged as collateral under debt facilities$124,934 N/A$1,298,198 N/A
Delinquency information
Unpaid principal balance of loans with 90+ day delinquencies (2)
$28,263 $143,623 $96,934 $10,646 
Average UPB of 90+ days delinquent loans (2)
$14,132 $3,192 $5,702 $1,774 
Fair value of loans with 90+ day delinquencies (2)
$16,822 N/A$86,137 N/A
Unpaid principal balance of loans in foreclosure (3)
$28,263 $15,708 $79,841 $3,931 
Average UPB of loans in foreclosure (3)
$14,132 $2,244 $5,323 $1,310 
Fair value of loans in foreclosure (3)
$16,822 N/A$69,046 N/A
(1)The fair value of the loans held by consolidated CAFL Term and Bridge entities were based on the fair value of the ABS issued by these entities, including securities we own, which we determined were more readily observable, in accordance with the accounting guidance for CFEs.
(2)The number of loans 90+ days delinquent includes loans in foreclosure.
(3)May include loans that are less than 90 days delinquent.
The following table presents the unpaid principal balance of residential investor loans recorded on our consolidated balance sheets at December 31, 2024 by collateral/strategy type.
Table 8.5 – Residential Investor Loans Collateral/Strategy Type
December 31, 2024Term at Redwood
Term at
CAFL(1)
Bridge at Redwood
Bridge at CAFL(1)
(Dollars in Thousands)
Term
Single family rental$100,411 $2,042,803 $— $— 
Multifamily77,207 596,682 — — 
Bridge
Renovate / Build for Rent ("BFR")(2)
— — 432,363 377,947 
Single Asset Bridge ("SAB")(3)
— — 78,631 283,186 
Multifamily(4)
— — 648,972 148,096 
Third-Party Originated— — 6,247 1,056 
Total Residential Investor Loans$177,618 $2,639,485 $1,166,213 $810,285 
(1)The fair value of the loans held by consolidated CAFL Term and Bridge entities were based on the fair value of the ABS issued by these entities, including securities we own, which we determined were more readily observable, in accordance with accounting guidance for collateralized financing entities.
(2)Includes loans to finance acquisition and/or stabilization of existing housing stock or to finance new construction of residential properties for rent.
(3)Includes loans for light to moderate renovation of residential investor and small multifamily properties (generally less than 20 units).
(4)Includes loans for predominantly light to moderate rehabilitation projects on multifamily properties.
Loan Modifications
We may amend or modify a loan depending on the loan's specific facts and circumstances. These loan modifications typically include amendments and restructuring and include terms such as additional time for the borrower to refinance or sell the collateral property, interest rate reductions and/or deferral of scheduled principal and/or interest payments. In some instances, a loan amendment or restructuring may bring the loan out of delinquent status. In other instances, including in the case of Build for Rent ("BFR") loans, a loan modification may amend the project's underlying budget (including allocation of hard/soft costs, interest reserves and other items) or construction or completion milestones, if warranted, based on progress versus the initial budget. Because they finance the construction of rental housing, many BFR projects do not generate net operating income until the later stages of the loan term. As such, BFR loans are sized to include allocations for interest expense as well as construction costs and other standard budget items. In exchange for a modification, we may receive a partial repayment of principal, a short-term accrual of capitalized interest for a portion of interest due, a capital infusion to replenish interest or capital improvement reserves and/or termination of all or a portion of the remaining unfunded loan commitment.
The fair value of residential investor bridge loans of $1.94 billion at December 31, 2024 declined from $2.10 billion at December 31, 2023. Changes in the value of these loans during the year ending December 31, 2024 primarily reflect principal repayments and reductions in the fair values for non-accrual bridge loans and certain modified bridge loans since the fourth quarter of 2023. For the year ending December 31, 2024, we modified or put into forbearance loans with a total aggregate unpaid principal balance of $848 million. Of this balance, loans with reductions in contractual interest rates (including, in certain cases, deferrals of interest) had an aggregate unpaid principal balance of $663 million, and an aggregate fair value of $645 million at December 31, 2024. The modification terms on these loans involved conversions of the contractual interest rates on the loans from floating to fixed and/or deferrals of a portion of the stated pay rate to an extended date or to maturity. In 2024, modifications on these loans maintained a weighted average contractual interest rate of approximately 9.09%, of which 4.46% represented deferred interest.
In addition, for the year ending December 31, 2024, we modified four BFR loans with a total aggregate unpaid principal balance of $142 million and an aggregate fair value of $140 million at December 31, 2024. These loans were a subset of the $848 million of modified loans and had previously been modified in 2024. The previous modifications on these loans amended the interest rate to a combination of current pay and deferred interest. During the year ending December 31, 2024, the modifications on these loans amended the allocation of loan commitments between hard and soft costs, interest expense and other expenses, provided maturity extensions of 10 months on average (subject to mandatory partial repayments during the loan term), and established a hard lockbox and funding of interest reserves to cover debt service shortfalls.
Nonaccrual Loans
Interest income is accrued on loans in the period the coupon interest is contractually earned until such time a loan is placed on non-accrual status.
A loan is generally placed on non-accrual status when it is probable that all principal and interest due under the contractual terms will not be collected and a loan is past due more than 90 days. At the time a loan is placed on non-accrual status, all previously accrued but uncollected interest is reversed against interest income and interest subsequently collected is recognized on a cash basis when it is received. A loan remains on non-accrual status until the loan balance is deemed collectible or until such time the loan qualifies to be placed back on accrual status. Generally, a loan is placed back on accrual status when the loan becomes contractually current or the collection of past due and future payments is reasonably assured either through reinstatement by the borrower, estimated net equity in the underlying real estate property or both.
At December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, residential investor loans with an aggregate unpaid principal balance of $151 million and $340 million, respectively, and an aggregate fair value of $104 million and $312 million, respectively, were on non-accrual status. Of this balance, loans with an aggregate unpaid principal balance of zero and $207 million were less than 90 days past due (including loans that were contractually current) as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.
The following table presents the geographic concentration of residential investor loans recorded on our consolidated balance sheets at December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023.
Table 8.6 – Geographic Concentration of Residential Investor Loans
 December 31, 2024
Geographic Concentration
(by Principal Balance)
Term at RedwoodTerm at CAFLBridge at RedwoodBridge at CAFL
Texas18 %17 %%26 %
New Jersey10 %%%%
California%%%12 %
Tennessee%%%%
Illinois%%20 %%
Alabama%%%%
Florida%%%%
New York%%%%
Ohio%%— %%
Connecticut— %%— %— %
Georgia— %%19 %%
Other states (none greater than 5%)55 %29 %25 %26 %
Total100 %100 %100 %100 %
 December 31, 2023
Geographic Concentration
(by Principal Balance)
Term at RedwoodTerm at CAFLBridge at RedwoodBridge at CAFL
Florida10 %%10 %%
California%%%%
Texas%16 %13 %22 %
Georgia%%18 %13 %
New Jersey%%%%
Tennessee%%%%
Alabama%%%%
Connecticut— %%%%
New York— %%%%
Illinois— %%13 %%
Other states (none greater than 5%)62 %36 %22 %25 %
Total100 %100 %100 %100 %