Redwood Trust Reports Q1 2026 Earnings with Record Mortgage Banking Volume and Dividend Coverage

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Redwood Trust reported Q1 2026 earnings with record mortgage banking production of $8.5 billion and EAD of $0.21 per share, covering its $0.18 dividend, despite a GAAP net loss of $(0.07) per share and a decline in book value.

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• Record Mortgage Banking Production

  The company achieved a record $8.5 billion in mortgage banking production for Q1 2026, up from $7.3 billion in the prior quarter, marking its third consecutive quarterly record.

• Earnings Available for Distribution (EAD) Exceeds Dividend

  Non-GAAP Earnings Available for Distribution (EAD) was $0.21 per share, surpassing the declared quarterly dividend of $0.18 per common share.

• Strategic Joint Venture with Castlelake

  Redwood Trust announced a new strategic joint venture with Castlelake L.P. to purchase up to $8 billion of prime jumbo loans, enhancing scalable platform capacity and capital efficiency.

• GAAP Net Loss and Book Value Decline

  The company reported a GAAP net loss of $(0.07) per basic and diluted common share and a decline in GAAP book value per common share to $7.12 from $7.36 at the end of 2025.

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Redwood Trust reported mixed first-quarter results, showcasing strong operational performance in its mortgage banking segment while navigating a GAAP net loss and a decline in book value. The company achieved a record $8.5 billion in mortgage banking production, marking its third consecutive quarterly record, and its non-GAAP Earnings Available for Distribution (EAD) of $0.21 per share exceeded its $0.18 dividend. This operational strength is further bolstered by a new strategic joint venture with Castlelake, providing up to $8 billion in purchasing power for prime jumbo loans, which was also announced today. Despite these positives, the company recorded a GAAP net loss of $(7.3) million and a decrease in GAAP book value per share from $7.36 to $7.12. Investors should monitor the company's ability to sustain its mortgage banking momentum and EAD coverage while managing portfolio valuations and legacy investments.