e10vq
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 10-Q
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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO
SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF
1934 |
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For the quarterly period ended:
June 30, 2006 |
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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO
SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF
1934 |
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For the transition period
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Commission file number: 1-13759
REDWOOD TRUST, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)
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Maryland |
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68-0329422 |
(State or other jurisdiction
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(I.R.S. Employer |
incorporation or
organization)
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Identification No.) |
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One Belvedere Place,
Suite 300 |
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94941 |
Mill Valley,
California
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(Zip Code) |
(Address of principal executive
offices)
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(415) 389-7373
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed
all documents and reports required to be filed by
Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period
that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and
(2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the
past
90 days. Yes þ No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large
accelerated filer, an accelerated filer or a non-accelerated
filer. See definition of accelerated filer and large
accelerated filer in
Rule 12b-2 of the
Exchange Act. (Check one):
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Large accelerated filer þ |
Accelerated filer o |
Non-accelerated filer o |
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company
(as defined in
Rule 12b-2 of the
Exchange
Act). Yes o No þ
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the
issuers classes of stock, as of the last practicable date.
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Common Stock ($0.01 par value per share) |
25,892,319 as of August 2, 2006 |
REDWOOD TRUST, INC.
FORM 10-Q
INDEX
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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Item 1. |
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
REDWOOD TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except share data)
(Unaudited)
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June 30, 2006 | |
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December 31, 2005 | |
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ASSETS |
Real estate loans
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$ |
10,491,014 |
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$ |
13,934,484 |
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Real estate securities
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2,661,250 |
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2,418,917 |
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Cash and cash equivalents
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106,491 |
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175,885 |
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Total Earning Assets
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13,258,755 |
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16,529,286 |
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Restricted cash
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86,227 |
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72,421 |
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Accrued interest receivable
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66,798 |
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76,469 |
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Interest rate agreements
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53,573 |
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31,220 |
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Principal receivable
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1,229 |
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225 |
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Deferred tax asset
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5,391 |
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5,384 |
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Deferred asset-backed security
issuance costs
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45,522 |
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54,125 |
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Other assets
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12,064 |
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7,830 |
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Total Assets
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$ |
13,529,559 |
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$ |
16,776,960 |
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LIABILITIES AND
STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY |
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LIABILITIES
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Redwood debt
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$ |
529,383 |
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$ |
169,707 |
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Asset-backed securities issued
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11,897,988 |
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15,585,277 |
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Accrued interest payable
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46,927 |
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41,027 |
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Interest rate agreements
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4,203 |
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507 |
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Accrued expenses and other
liabilities
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28,825 |
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27,889 |
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Dividends payable
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17,967 |
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17,593 |
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Total Liabilities
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12,525,293 |
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15,842,000 |
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Commitments and contingencies
(Note 11)
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STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY
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Common stock, par value $0.01 per
share, 50,000,000 shares authorized; 25,667,553 and
25,132,625 issued and outstanding
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257 |
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251 |
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Additional paid-in capital
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853,896 |
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824,365 |
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Accumulated other comprehensive
income
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90,937 |
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73,731 |
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Cumulative earnings
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740,904 |
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681,479 |
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Cumulative distributions to
stockholders
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(681,728 |
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(644,866 |
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Total stockholders equity
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1,004,266 |
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934,960 |
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Total Liabilities and
Stockholders Equity
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$ |
13,529,559 |
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$ |
16,776,960 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these
consolidated financial statements.
3
REDWOOD TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(In thousands, except share data)
(Unaudited)
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Three Months Ended | |
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Six Months Ended | |
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June 30, | |
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June 30, | |
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2006 | |
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2005 | |
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2006 | |
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2005 | |
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Interest Income
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Real estate loans
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$ |
152,466 |
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$ |
205,944 |
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$ |
319,545 |
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$ |
406,257 |
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Real estate securities
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60,395 |
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40,230 |
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116,897 |
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78,284 |
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Cash and cash equivalents
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2,871 |
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804 |
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5,348 |
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1,384 |
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Interest income before provision
for credit losses
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215,732 |
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246,978 |
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441,790 |
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485,925 |
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Reversal of provision for credit
losses
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2,506 |
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1,527 |
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2,330 |
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502 |
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Total interest income
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218,238 |
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248,505 |
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444,120 |
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486,427 |
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Interest Expense
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Redwood debt
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(1,822 |
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(1,789 |
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(3,894 |
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(4,483 |
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Asset-backed securities issued
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(171,697 |
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(193,336 |
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(350,280 |
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(366,539 |
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Total interest expense
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(173,519 |
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(195,125 |
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(354,174 |
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(371,022 |
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Net interest income
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44,719 |
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53,380 |
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89,946 |
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115,405 |
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Operating expenses
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(16,037 |
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(11,456 |
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(28,619 |
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(23,254 |
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Net recognized gains and valuation
adjustments
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5,993 |
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3,045 |
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4,123 |
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18,057 |
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Net income before provision for
income taxes
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34,675 |
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44,969 |
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65,450 |
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110,208 |
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Provision for income taxes
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(3,265 |
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(4,054 |
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(6,025 |
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(8,731 |
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Net income
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$ |
31,410 |
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$ |
40,915 |
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$ |
59,425 |
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$ |
101,477 |
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Basic earnings per share:
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$ |
1.23 |
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$ |
1.66 |
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$ |
2.34 |
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$ |
4.15 |
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Diluted earnings per share:
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$ |
1.20 |
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$ |
1.62 |
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$ |
2.29 |
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$ |
4.04 |
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Regular dividends declared per
common share
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$ |
0.70 |
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$ |
0.70 |
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$ |
1.40 |
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$ |
1.40 |
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Special dividends declared per
common share
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Total dividends declared per common
share
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$ |
0.70 |
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$ |
0.70 |
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$ |
1.40 |
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$ |
1.40 |
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Basic weighted average shares
outstanding
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25,496,552 |
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24,591,223 |
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25,349,853 |
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24,474,134 |
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Diluted weighted average shares
outstanding
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26,108,975 |
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25,196,286 |
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25,909,923 |
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25,109,390 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these
consolidated financial statements.
4
REDWOOD TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
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Three Months Ended | |
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Six Months Ended | |
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June 30, | |
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June 30, | |
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2006 | |
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2005 | |
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2006 | |
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2005 | |
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Net income
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$ |
31,410 |
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$ |
40,915 |
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$ |
59,425 |
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$ |
101,477 |
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Other Comprehensive
Income:
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Net unrealized gains (losses) on
available-for-sale securities
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6,679 |
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33,420 |
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(1,380 |
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50,778 |
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Reclassification adjustment for net
(gains) losses included in net income
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(1,342 |
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(2,921 |
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656 |
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(12,963 |
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Net unrealized gains (losses) on
cash flow hedges
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10,128 |
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(17,984 |
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24,315 |
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(5,990 |
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Reclassification of net realized
cash flow hedge (gains) losses to interest expense on
asset-backed securities issued and net recognized gains and
valuation adjustments
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(6,119 |
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81 |
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(6,385 |
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198 |
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Total other comprehensive
income
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9,346 |
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12,596 |
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17,206 |
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32,023 |
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Comprehensive income
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$ |
40,756 |
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$ |
53,511 |
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$ |
76,631 |
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$ |
133,500 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these
consolidated financial statements.
5
REDWOOD TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2006:
(In thousands, except share data)
(Unaudited)
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Common Stock | |
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Additional | |
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Other | |
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Cumulative | |
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Paid-In | |
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Comprehensive | |
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Cumulative | |
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Distributions to | |
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Shares | |
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Amount | |
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Capital | |
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Income | |
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Earnings | |
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Stockholders | |
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Total | |
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December 31,
2005
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25,132,625 |
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$ |
251 |
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$ |
824,365 |
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$ |
73,731 |
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$ |
681,479 |
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$ |
(644,866 |
) |
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$ |
934,960 |
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Net income
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59,425 |
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59,425 |
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Net unrealized (loss)/
reclassification on assets AFS
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(724 |
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(724 |
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Net unrealized gain/
reclassification on interest rate agreements
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17,930 |
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17,930 |
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Issuance of common stock:
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Dividend Reinvestment &
Stock Purchase Plans
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485,101 |
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5 |
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20,497 |
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20,502 |
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Employee Option & Stock
Purchase Plans
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52,257 |
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1 |
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387 |
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388 |
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Restricted Stock & Stock
DERs
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(2,430 |
) |
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8,647 |
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8,647 |
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Dividends declared:
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Common
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(36,862 |
) |
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(36,862 |
) |
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June 30,
2006
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25,667,553 |
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$ |
257 |
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$ |
853,896 |
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$ |
90,937 |
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$ |
740,904 |
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$ |
(681,728 |
) |
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$ |
1,004,266 |
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For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2005:
(In thousands, except share data)
(Unaudited)
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Common Stock | |
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Additional | |
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Other | |
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Cumulative | |
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Paid-In | |
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Comprehensive | |
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Cumulative | |
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Distributions to | |
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Shares | |
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Amount | |
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Capital | |
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Income | |
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Earnings | |
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Stockholders | |
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Total | |
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December 31,
2004
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|
24,153,576 |
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|
$ |
242 |
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|
$ |
773,222 |
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|
$ |
105,357 |
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|
$ |
481,607 |
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|
$ |
(496,272 |
) |
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$ |
864,156 |
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Comprehensive income:
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Net income
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101,477 |
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|
|
|
101,477 |
|
|
|
Net unrealized gain on assets AFS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
37,815 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
37,815 |
|
|
|
Net unrealized (loss) on interest
rate agreements
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(5,792 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(5,792 |
) |
Issuance of common stock:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Secondary Offerings
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dividend Reinvestment &
Stock Purchase Plans
|
|
|
469,556 |
|
|
|
4 |
|
|
|
25,564 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
25,568 |
|
|
|
Employee Option & Stock
Plans
|
|
|
14,905 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,247 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,247 |
|
|
|
Restricted Stock & Stock
DERs
|
|
|
8,926 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,884 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,884 |
|
Dividends declared:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(34,598 |
) |
|
|
(34,598 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30,
2005
|
|
|
24,646,963 |
|
|
$ |
246 |
|
|
$ |
801,917 |
|
|
$ |
137,380 |
|
|
$ |
583,084 |
|
|
$ |
(530,870 |
) |
|
$ |
991,757 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these
consolidated financial statements
6
REDWOOD TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Six Months Ended | |
|
|
June 30, | |
|
|
| |
|
|
2006 | |
|
2005 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
Cash Flows From Operating
Activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income
|
|
$ |
59,425 |
|
|
$ |
101,477 |
|
|
Adjustments to reconcile net income
to net cash provided by operating activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net amortization of premiums,
discounts, and debt issuance costs
|
|
|
(31,080 |
) |
|
|
(44,169 |
) |
|
Depreciation and amortization of
non-financial assets
|
|
|
545 |
|
|
|
409 |
|
|
(Reversal of) provision for credit
losses
|
|
|
(2,330 |
) |
|
|
(502 |
) |
|
Non-cash stock compensation
|
|
|
8,647 |
|
|
|
1,884 |
|
|
Net recognized gains and valuation
adjustments
|
|
|
(4,123 |
) |
|
|
(18,057 |
) |
|
Principal payments on real estate
loans held-for-sale
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
381 |
|
|
Net sales of real estate loans
held-for-sale
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
14,570 |
|
|
Net change in:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accrued interest receivable
|
|
|
9,671 |
|
|
|
(12,900 |
) |
|
Principal receivable
|
|
|
(1,004 |
) |
|
|
2,369 |
|
|
Deferred income taxes
|
|
|
281 |
|
|
|
3,751 |
|
|
Other assets
|
|
|
321 |
|
|
|
1,468 |
|
|
Accrued interest payable
|
|
|
5,900 |
|
|
|
7,735 |
|
|
Accrued expenses and other
liabilities
|
|
|
937 |
|
|
|
(4,426 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by operating
activities
|
|
|
47,190 |
|
|
|
53,990 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash Flows From Investing
Activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Purchases of real estate loans
held-for-investment
|
|
|
(325,316 |
) |
|
|
(1,266,047 |
) |
|
Proceeds from sales of real estate
loans held-for-investment
|
|
|
8,408 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Principal payments on real estate
loans held-for-investment
|
|
|
3,733,573 |
|
|
|
4,120,751 |
|
|
Purchases of real estate securities
available-for-sale
|
|
|
(496,822 |
) |
|
|
(493,047 |
) |
|
Proceeds from sales of real estate
securities available-for-sale
|
|
|
176,432 |
|
|
|
42,667 |
|
|
Principal payments on real estate
securities available-for-sale
|
|
|
101,803 |
|
|
|
93,735 |
|
|
Net (increase) decrease in
restricted cash
|
|
|
(13,806 |
) |
|
|
(11,422 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by investing
activities
|
|
|
3,184,272 |
|
|
|
2,486,637 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash Flows From Financing
Activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net borrowings on Redwood debt
|
|
|
359,676 |
|
|
|
249,548 |
|
|
Proceeds from issuance of
asset-backed securities
|
|
|
288,709 |
|
|
|
1,418,299 |
|
|
Deferred asset-backed security
issuance costs
|
|
|
(3,383 |
) |
|
|
(8,189 |
) |
|
Repayments on asset-backed
securities
|
|
|
(3,934,557 |
) |
|
|
(4,177,321 |
) |
|
Net sales (purchase) of interest
rate agreements
|
|
|
4,297 |
|
|
|
(1,304 |
) |
|
Net proceeds from issuance of
common stock
|
|
|
20,890 |
|
|
|
26,815 |
|
|
Dividends paid
|
|
|
(36,488 |
) |
|
|
(33,528 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash (used in) provided by
financing activities
|
|
|
(3,300,856 |
) |
|
|
(2,525,680 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net (decrease) increase in cash and
cash equivalents
|
|
|
(69,394 |
) |
|
|
14,947 |
|
Cash and cash equivalents at
beginning of period
|
|
|
175,885 |
|
|
|
57,246 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents at end of
period
|
|
$ |
106,491 |
|
|
$ |
72,193 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Supplemental disclosure of cash
flow information:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash paid for interest
|
|
$ |
348,274 |
|
|
$ |
363,412 |
|
|
Cash paid for taxes
|
|
$ |
4,099 |
|
|
$ |
6,580 |
|
Non-cash financing
activity:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dividends declared but not paid
|
|
$ |
17,967 |
|
|
$ |
17,253 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these
consolidated financial statements.
7
REDWOOD TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 30, 2006
(Unaudited)
Redwood Trust, Inc., together with its subsidiaries (Redwood,
we, or us), is a specialty finance company that invests in real
estate assets. In general, we invest in real estate assets by
acquiring and owning asset-backed securities backed by real
estate loans. Our primary focus is investing in first-loss and
second-loss credit-enhancement securities issued by real estate
loan securitizations, thereby partially guaranteeing
(credit-enhancing) the credit performance of residential or
commercial real estate loans owned by the issuing securitization
entity.
As a real estate investment trust (REIT), we are required to
distribute to stockholders as dividends at least 90% of our REIT
taxable income, which is our income as calculated for tax
purposes, exclusive of income earned in taxable subsidiaries. In
order to meet our dividend distribution requirements we have
been paying both a regular quarterly dividend and a year-end
special dividend. We expect our special dividend amount to be
highly variable and we may not pay a special dividend in every
year. Our dividend policies and distribution practices are
determined by our Board of Directors and may change over time.
Redwood was incorporated in the State of Maryland on
April 11, 1994, and commenced operations on August 19,
1994. Our executive offices are at One Belvedere Place,
Suite 300, Mill Valley, California 94941.
|
|
NOTE 2. |
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES |
The consolidated financial statements presented herein are for
June 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005 and for the three
and six month periods ended June 30, 2006 and 2005. The
accompanying consolidated financial statements are unaudited.
The unaudited interim consolidated financial statements have
been prepared on the same basis as the annual consolidated
financial statements and, in our opinion, reflect all
adjustments necessary for a fair statement of our financial
position, results of operations, and cash flows. These
consolidated financial statements and notes thereto should be
read in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial
statements included in our Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the
year ended December 31, 2005. The results for the three and
six months ended June 30, 2006 are not necessarily
indicative of the expected results for the year ended
December 31, 2006. Certain amounts for prior periods have
been reclassified to conform to the June 30, 2006
presentation.
Due diligence expenses are costs for services related to
re-underwriting and analyzing the loans we acquire or the loans
we credit-enhance through the purchase of certain securities. In
previous financial statements we recognized these expenses as a
reduction in interest income. After reviewing again the nature
of these costs it was determined that they did not directly
relate to the specific creation of a securitization and were
dependent on specific asset acquisition analysis (which may or
may not result in our acquiring assets). Therefore, beginning in
this quarter, we are recognizing these due diligence costs as an
operating expense, and these amounts for prior periods have been
reclassified to conform to this presentation.
These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of
Redwood and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Sequoia Mortgage
Funding Corporation, Acacia CDO 1, Ltd. through Acacia
CDO 9, Ltd., Acacia CDO CRE1, Ltd., RWT Holdings, Inc.
(Holdings), and Holdings wholly-owned subsidiaries,
including Sequoia Residential Funding, Inc. and Madrona
Residential Funding LLC. References to Sequoia mean Sequoia
Mortgage Funding Corporation and Sequoia Residential Funding,
Inc. References to Acacia mean all the Acacia CDO entities.
References to the Redwood REIT mean Redwood exclusive of its
taxable subsidiaries. The taxable subsidiaries of Redwood are
Holdings, Holdings wholly owned sub-
8
REDWOOD TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
sidiaries, and the Acacia entities. All significant
inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of
America (GAAP) requires us to make a significant number of
estimates in the preparation of financial statements. These
include fair value of certain assets, amount and timing of
credit losses, prepayment assumptions, and other items that
affect the reported amounts of certain assets and liabilities as
of the date of the consolidated financial statements and the
reported amounts of certain revenues and expenses during the
reported period. It is likely that changes in these estimates
(e.g., market values due to changes in supply and demand, credit
performance, prepayments, interest rates, or other reasons;
yields due to changes in credit outlook and loan prepayments)
will occur in the near term. Our estimates are inherently
subjective in nature and actual results could differ from our
estimates and the differences may be material.
Sequoia and Acacia Securitizations
We treat the securitizations we sponsor as financings under the
provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
No. 140, Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of
Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities
(FAS 140), as under these provisions we have retained
effective control over these loans and securities. Control is
maintained through our active management of the assets in the
securitization entities, our retained asset transfer discretion,
our ability to direct certain servicing decisions, or a
combination of the foregoing. These securitization entities
issue asset-backed securities (ABS) to fund their
acquisitions of loans and securities. Accordingly, the
underlying loans owned by the Sequoia entities are shown on our
Consolidated Balance Sheets under real estate loans and the
Sequoia ABS issued to third parties are shown on our
Consolidated Balance Sheets under ABS issued. Assets owned by
the Acacia entities are shown on our Consolidated Balance Sheets
in our real estate securities portfolio. ABS issued by the
Acacia entities are shown on our Consolidated Balance Sheets as
ABS issued. In our Consolidated Statements of Income, we record
interest income on the loans and securities and interest expense
on the ABS issued. Any Sequoia ABS (CES, investment grade, or
interest-only security (IO)) acquired by Redwood or Acacia from
Sequoia entities and any Acacia ABS acquired by Redwood for its
own portfolio are eliminated in consolidation and thus are not
shown separately on our Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Earning Assets
Earning assets (as consolidated for GAAP purposes) consist
primarily of real estate loans and securities. Coupon interest
is recognized as revenue when earned according to the terms of
the loans and securities and when, in our opinion, it is
collectible. Purchase discounts and premiums related to earning
assets are amortized into interest income over their estimated
lives to generate an effective yield, considering the actual and
future estimated prepayments of the assets. Gains or losses on
the sale of earning assets are based on the specific
identification method.
Real estate loans combines our consolidated residential and
commercial real estate loans. Real estate securities combines
our consolidated residential and commercial real estate
securities including those securities we define as
credit-enhancement securities (CES). CES includes
below-investment grade (BB-,B-, and non-rated) residential
securities and non-rated commercial securities. Also included in
our securities portfolio are residential sub-prime, collateral
debt obligation (CDO), residential second lien, and REIT
corporate debt securities.
9
REDWOOD TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Real Estate Loans: Held-for-Investment
The majority of consolidated real estate loans are classified as
held-for-investment because the consolidated securitization
entities that own these assets have the ability and intent to
hold these loans to maturity. Real estate loans
held-for-investment are carried at their unpaid principal
balances adjusted for net unamortized premiums or discounts and
net of any allowance for credit losses.
Pursuant to Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
No. 91, Accounting for Nonrefundable Fees and Costs
Associated with Originating or Acquiring Loans and Initial
Direct Cost of Leases (FAS 91), we use the interest
method to determine an effective yield and amortize the premium
or discount on loans. For loans acquired prior to July 1,
2004, we use coupon interest rates as they change over time and
anticipated principal payments to determine an effective yield
to amortize the premium or discount. For loans acquired after
July 1, 2004, we use the initial coupon interest rate of
the loans (without regard to future changes in the underlying
indices) and anticipated principal payments to calculate an
effective yield to amortize the premium or discount.
Real Estate Loans: Held-for-Sale
We may sell real estate loans from time to time to third parties
other than the securitization entities we sponsor. Real estate
loans that we are marketing for sale are classified as real
estate loans held-for-sale. These are carried at the lower of
cost or market value on a loan-by-loan basis. Any market
valuation adjustments on these loans are recognized in net
recognized gains (losses) and valuation adjustments in our
Consolidated Statements of Income.
Real Estate Securities: Available-for-Sale
Real estate securities are classified as available-for-sale
(AFS) and are carried at their estimated fair values.
Cumulative unrealized gains and losses are reported as a
component of accumulated other comprehensive income in our
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders Equity.
When recognizing revenue on AFS securities, we employ the
interest method to account for purchase premiums, discounts, and
fees associated with these securities. For securities rated AAA
or AA, we use the interest method as prescribed under
FAS 91, while for securities rated A or lower we use the
interest method as prescribed under the Emerging Issues Task
Force of the Financial Accounting Standards Board 99-20,
Recognition of Interest Income and Impairment on Purchased
and Retained Beneficial Interests in Securitized Financial
Assets (EITF 99-20). The use of these methods requires
us to project cash flows over the remaining life of each asset.
These projections include assumptions about interest rates,
prepayment rates, the timing and amount of credit losses, and
other factors. We review and make adjustments to our cash flow
projections on an ongoing basis and monitor these projections
based on input and analyses received from external sources,
internal models, and our own judgment and experience. There can
be no assurance that our assumptions used to estimate future
cash flows or the current periods yield for each asset
would not change in the near term.
For determining other-than-temporary impairment on our real
estate securities, we use the guidelines prescribed under
EITF 99-20, Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
No. 115, Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and
Equity Securities (FAS 115), and Staff Accounting
Bulletin No. 5(m), Other-Than-Temporary Impairment
for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities
(SAB 5(m)). Any other-than-temporary impairments are
reported under net recognized gains (losses) and valuation
adjustments in our Consolidated Statements of Income.
10
REDWOOD TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Credit Reserves
For consolidated real estate loans held-for-investment, we
establish and maintain credit reserves based on estimates of
credit losses inherent in these loan portfolios as of the
reporting date. To calculate the credit reserve, we assess
inherent losses by determining loss factors (defaults, the
timing of defaults, and loss severities upon defaults) that can
be specifically applied to each of the consolidated loans, loan
pools, or individual loans. We follow the guidelines of Staff
Accounting Bulletin No. 102, Selected Loan Loss
Allowance Methodology and Documentation (SAB 102),
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 5,
Accounting for Contingencies (FAS 5), and Statement
of Financial Accounting Standards No. 114, Accounting by
Creditors for Impairment of a Loan (FAS 114), in
setting credit reserves for our real estate loans.
The following factors are considered and applied in such
determinations:
|
|
|
On-going analyses of the pool of loans including,
but not limited to, the age of loans, underwriting standards,
business climate, economic conditions, geographical
considerations, and other observable data; |
|
|
Historical loss rates and past performance of similar loans; |
|
|
Relevant environmental factors; |
|
|
Relevant market research and publicly available third-party
reference loss rates; |
|
|
Trends in delinquencies and charge-offs; |
|
|
Effects and changes in credit concentrations; |
|
|
Information supporting the borrowers ability to meet
obligations; |
|
|
On-going evaluations of fair values of collateral using current
appraisals and other valuations; and, |
|
|
Discounted cash flow analysis. |
Once we determine applicable default amounts, the timing of the
defaults, and severity of losses upon the defaults, we estimate
expected losses for each pool of loans over its expected life.
We then estimate the timing of these losses and the losses
probable to occur over an effective loss confirmation period.
This period is defined as the range of time between the probable
occurrence of a credit loss (such as the initial deterioration
of the borrowers financial condition) and the confirmation
of that loss (the actual impairment or charge-off of the loan).
The losses expected to occur within the estimated loss
confirmation period are the basis of our credit reserves because
we believe those losses exist as of the reported date of the
financial statements. We re-evaluate the level of our credit
reserves on at least a quarterly basis, and we record provision,
charge-offs, and recoveries monthly.
Additionally, if a loan becomes real estate owned (REO) or
is reclassified as held-for-sale, valuations specific to that
loan also include analyses of the underlying collateral.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand and highly liquid
investments with original maturities of three months or less.
11
REDWOOD TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Other Assets
Restricted Cash
Restricted cash includes principal and interest payments from
real estate loans and securities owned by consolidated
securitization entities that are collateral for, or payable to,
owners of ABS issued by those entities and cash pledged as
collateral on interest rate agreements. Restricted cash may also
include cash retained in Acacia or Sequoia securitization trusts
prior to purchase of real estate loans and securities. See
Note 7 for additional information on restricted cash.
Deferred Tax Assets
Net deferred tax assets represent the net benefit of net
operating loss (NOL) carry forwards, real estate asset
basis differences, recognized tax gains on whole loan
securitizations, interest rate agreement basis differences, and
other temporary GAAP and tax timing differences. These temporary
timing differences will be recognized in different periods for
GAAP and tax purposes. Certain current period net unrealized
gains and losses on securities and interest rate agreements that
are reported in other comprehensive income are adjusted for the
effects of tax, thus creating deferred tax assets (liabilities).
Deferred Asset-Backed Securities Issuance Costs
Deferred ABS issuance costs are costs associated with the
issuance of ABS from securitization entities we sponsor. These
costs typically include underwriting, rating agency, legal,
accounting, and other fees. Deferred ABS issuance costs are
reported on our Consolidated Balance Sheets as deferred charges
and are amortized as an adjustment to consolidated interest
expense using the interest method based on the actual and
estimated repayment schedules of the related ABS issued under
the principles prescribed in Accounting Practice
Bulletin 21, Interest on Receivables and Payables
(APB 21).
Other Assets
Other assets on our Consolidated Balance Sheets include REO,
fixed assets, purchased interest, and other prepaid expenses.
REO is reported at the lower of cost or market value.
Accrued Interest Receivable and Principal Receivable
Accrued interest receivable and principal receivable represent
principal and interest that is due and payable to us. These are
generally received within the next month.
Interest Rate Agreements and Derivatives
We enter into interest rate agreements to help manage our
interest rate risks. We report our interest rate agreements at
fair value. Those with a positive value to us are reported as an
asset and those with a negative value to us are reported as a
liability. We may elect hedge accounting treatment under
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133,
Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
(FAS 133), or we may account for these as trading
instruments. See Note 5 for a further discussion on
interest rate agreements.
We enter into commitments to purchase loans. These commitments
are accounted for as derivatives under Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 149, Amendment of
Statement 133 on Derivative Instruments and Hedging
Activities (FAS 149), when applicable. These are
classified as trading instruments on our Consolidated Balance
Sheets until the date of settlement and changes in fair value
are recorded through Net Recognized Gains and Valuation
Adjustments in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
12
REDWOOD TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Redwood Debt
Redwood debt is short-term debt collateralized by loans and
securities held temporarily for future sale to securitization
entities. We carry this debt on our Consolidated Balance Sheets
at its unpaid principal balance.
Asset-Backed Securities Issued
The majority of the liabilities reported on our Consolidated
Balance Sheets represents ABS issued by bankruptcy-remote
securitization entities sponsored by Redwood. These ABS issued
are carried at their unpaid principal balances net of any
unamortized discount or premium. Our exposure to loss from
consolidated securitization entities (such as Sequoia and
Acacia) is limited (except, in some circumstances, for limited
loan repurchase obligations) to our net investment in securities
we have acquired from these entities. As required by the
governing documents related to each series of ABS, Sequoia and
Acacia assets are held in the custody of trustees. Trustees
collect principal and interest payments (less servicing and
related fees) from the assets and make corresponding principal
and interest payments to the issued ABS. ABS obligations are
payable solely from the assets of these entities and are
non-recourse to Redwood.
Other Liabilities
Accrued Interest Payable
Accrued interest payable represents interest due and payable on
Redwood debt and ABS issued. It is generally paid within the
next month with the exception of interest due on Acacia ABS
which is settled quarterly.
Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities
Accrued expenses and other liabilities on our Consolidated
Balance Sheets include cash held back from borrowers,
derivatives margin liability, accrued employee bonuses,
executive deferred compensation, dividend equivalent rights
(DERs) payable, excise and income taxes, and accrued legal,
accounting, consulting, and other miscellaneous expenses.
Dividends Payable
Dividends payable reflect any dividend declared by us but not
yet distributed to our stockholders as of the financial
statement date.
Taxes
We have elected to be taxed as a REIT under the Internal Revenue
Code and the corresponding provisions of state law. In order to
qualify as a REIT, we must distribute at least 90% of our annual
REIT taxable income (this does not include taxable income
retained in our taxable subsidiaries) to stockholders within the
time frame set forth in the tax rules and we must meet certain
other requirements. If these requirements are met, we generally
will not be subject to Federal or state income taxation at the
corporate level with respect to the REIT taxable income we
distribute to our stockholders. We may retain up to 10% of our
REIT taxable income and pay corporate income taxes on this
retained income while continuing to maintain our REIT status.
The taxable income of Holdings and its subsidiaries is not
included in REIT taxable income, and is subject to state and
Federal income taxes at the applicable statutory rates. Deferred
income taxes, to the extent they exist, reflect estimated future
tax effects of temporary differences between the amounts
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
of taxes recorded for financial reporting purposes and amounts
actually payable as measured by tax laws and regulations.
We have recorded a provision for income taxes in our
Consolidated Statements of Income based upon our estimated
liability for Federal and state income tax purposes. These tax
liabilities arise from estimated taxable earnings in taxable
subsidiaries and from the planned retention of a portion of our
estimated REIT taxable income. See Note 8 for a
further discussion on income taxes.
Net Income per Share
Basic net income per share is computed by dividing net income by
the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during
the period. Diluted net income per share is computed by dividing
net income by the weighted average number of common shares and
potential common shares outstanding during the period. Potential
common shares outstanding are calculated using the treasury
stock method, which assumes that all dilutive common stock
equivalents are exercised and the funds generated by the
exercises are used to buy back outstanding common stock at the
average market price of the common stock during the reporting
period.
The following table provides reconciliation of denominators of
the basic and diluted net income per share computations.
Basic and Diluted Net Income Per Share
(In thousands, except share data)
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|
|
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|
|
|
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|
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|
Three Months Ended | |
|
Six Months Ended | |
|
|
June 30, | |
|
June 30, | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
2006 | |
|
2005 | |
|
2006 | |
|
2005 | |
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| |
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| |
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| |
|
| |
Denominator:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Denominator for basic earnings per
share:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average number of common
shares outstanding during the period
|
|
|
25,496,552 |
|
|
|
24,591,223 |
|
|
|
25,349,853 |
|
|
|
24,474,134 |
|
Net effect of dilutive stock options
|
|
|
612,423 |
|
|
|
605,063 |
|
|
|
560,070 |
|
|
|
635,256 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Denominator for diluted earnings
per share
|
|
|
26,108,975 |
|
|
|
25,196,286 |
|
|
|
25,909,923 |
|
|
|
25,109,390 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic Earnings Per
Share:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income per share
|
|
$ |
1.23 |
|
|
$ |
1.66 |
|
|
$ |
2.34 |
|
|
$ |
4.15 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted Earnings Per
Share:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income per share
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|
$ |
1.20 |
|
|
$ |
1.62 |
|
|
$ |
2.29 |
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|
$ |
4.04 |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pursuant to
EITF 03-6,
Participating Securities and the Two
Class Method under FASB No. 128
(EITF 03-6),
we determined that there was no allocation of income for our
outstanding stock options as they were antidilutive during the
three and six months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005. There
were no other participating securities, as defined by
EITF 03-6, during
the three and six months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005. For
the three and six months ended June 30, 2006, the number of
outstanding stock options that were antidilutive totaled 465,980
and 466,166, respectively. For the three and six months ended
June 30, 2005, the number of outstanding stock options that
were antidilutive totaled 370,805 and 168,636, respectively.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Other Comprehensive Income
Current period net unrealized gains and losses on real estate
loan CES, real estate securities available-for-sale, and
interest rate agreements classified as cash flow hedges are
reported as components of other comprehensive income on our
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. Certain current
period net unrealized gains and losses on securities and
interest rate agreements that are reported in other
comprehensive income are adjusted for the effects of tax, thus
creating deferred tax assets (liabilities).
Stock-Based Compensation
As of June 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, we had one
stock-based employee compensation plan and one employee stock
purchase plan. These plans, and associated stock options and
other equity awards, are described more fully in
Note 10.
For stock options granted as well as other share-based payment
awards, we adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
No. 123R, Share-Based Payment (FAS 123R), on
January 1, 2006. With the adoption of FAS 123R, the
grant date fair value of all remaining unvested stock
compensation awards (stock options, deferred stock units, and
restricted stock) are expensed on the Consolidated Statements of
Income over the remaining vesting period. At January 1,
2006, upon adoption of FAS 123R, we had $19.3 million
of unamortized costs related to non-vested equity awards (stock
options, restricted stock, and deferred stock units). At
June 30, 2006, the unamortized costs totaled
$14.2 million and this will be expensed over the next four
years, over half of which will be recognized over the next
twelve months.
Beginning in 2003, in accordance with the guidance of Statement
of Financial Accounting Standards No. 148, Accounting
for Stock Based Compensation Transition and
Disclosure, an amendment for FASB Statement No. 123
(FAS 148), we elected to prospectively apply the fair
value method of accounting for stock-based awards issued after
December 31, 2002. We accounted for all stock-based
compensation awards issued prior to December 31, 2002 under
the recognition and measurement principles of APB Opinion
No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees
(APB 25), and related interpretations. Under
APB 25, when we granted option awards we did not include
any stock-based employee compensation cost in net income, as all
option awards granted had an exercise price equal to the fair
market value of the underlying common stock on the date of
grant. All other equity awards (deferred stock units and
restricted stock), were valued at the grant date and expensed
over the vesting period (regardless of when they were granted).
Had we also applied Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation
(FAS 123), to option awards granted prior to 2003, net
income and net income per share would have been the pro-forma
amounts indicated in the table below for the three and six
months ended June 30, 2005. There is no pro-forma
presentation for the six months ended June 30, 2006, as we
adopted FAS 123R as of January 1, 2006, as discussed
above.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Pro-Forma Net Income Under FAS 123
(In thousands, except share data)
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Three Months | |
|
Six Months | |
|
|
Ended | |
|
Ended | |
|
|
June 30, 2005 | |
|
June 30, 2005 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
Net income, as reported
|
|
$ |
40,915 |
|
|
$ |
101,477 |
|
Add: Dividend equivalent right
operating expenses under APB 25
|
|
|
1,779 |
|
|
|
3,558 |
|
Deduct: Stock option operating
(expense) income under APB 25
|
|
|
2 |
|
|
|
(81 |
) |
Deduct: Stock-based employee
compensation expense determined under fair value based method
for awards granted prior to January 1, 2003
|
|
|
(219 |
) |
|
|
(470 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pro forma net income
|
|
$ |
42,477 |
|
|
$ |
104,484 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Earnings per share:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic as reported
|
|
$ |
1.66 |
|
|
$ |
4.15 |
|
|
Basic pro forma
|
|
$ |
1.73 |
|
|
$ |
4.27 |
|
|
Diluted as reported
|
|
$ |
1.62 |
|
|
$ |
4.04 |
|
|
Diluted pro forma
|
|
$ |
1.69 |
|
|
$ |
4.16 |
|
The Black-Scholes option-pricing model was used in determining
fair values of option grants accounted for under FAS 123R
and FAS 123. The model requires the use of assumptions such
as strike price, expected life, risk free rate of return, and
stock price volatility. Options are generally granted over the
course of the calendar year. Certain options have dividend
equivalent rights (DERs) and, accordingly, the assumed dividend
yield was zero for these options. Other options granted have no
DERs and the assumed dividend yield was 10%. There were no
options granted during the three months ended June 30,
2006. The following table describes the weighted average of
assumptions used for calculating the value of options granted
during the three and six months ended June 30, 2006 and
2005. Similar assumptions were used to calculate the pro forma
information presented in the table above.
Weighted Average Assumptions used for Valuation of Options
Under FAS 123R and FAS 123 Granted during
period
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|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended | |
|
Six Months Ended | |
|
|
June 30, | |
|
June 30, | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
2006 | |
|
2005 | |
|
2006 | |
|
2005 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Stock price volatility
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
26.4 |
% |
|
|
25.7 |
% |
|
|
26.4 |
% |
Risk free rate of return (Treasury
Rate)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3.93 |
% |
|
|
4.75 |
% |
|
|
4.07 |
% |
Average life
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5 Years |
|
|
|
5 years |
|
|
|
5 years |
|
Dividend yield assumptions
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10.00 |
% |
|
|
10.00 |
% |
|
|
4.45 |
% |
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
On June 30, 2005, the FASB issued Derivatives
Implementation Group (DIG) Issue B38, Evaluation of Net
Settlement with Respect to the Settlement of a Debt Instrument
through Exercise of an Embedded Put Option or Call Option
(DIG B38) and DIG Issue B39, Application of
Paragraph 13(b) to Call Options That Are Exercisable Only
by the Debtor (DIG B39). DIG B38 addresses an application
issue when applying FAS 133, paragraph 12(c), to a put
option or call option (including a prepayment option) embedded
in a debt instrument. DIG B39 addresses the conditions in
FAS 133, paragraph 13(b), as
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
they relate to whether an embedded call option in a hybrid
instrument containing a host contract is clearly and closely
related to the host contract if the right to accelerate the
settlement of debt is exercisable only by the debtor. DIG B38
and DIG B39 became effective for us on January 1, 2006. The
adoption of DIG B38 and DIG B39 did not have an impact on our
financial statements.
In February 2006, the FASB issued Statement 155,
Accounting for Certain Hybrid Financial Instruments,
(FAS 155), to amend FAS 133 and FAS 140. This
Statement simplifies the accounting for certain hybrid financial
instruments by allowing an entity to make an irrevocable
election on a specific instrument basis for certain financial
assets and liabilities that contain embedded derivatives that
would otherwise require bifurcation and to recognize and
re-measure at fair value these instruments so elected. Thus,
under this election, an entity would measure the entire hybrid
financial instrument at fair value with changes in fair value
recognized in earnings. FAS 155 will become effective for
us as of January 1, 2007. We believe FAS 155 will not
have any material impact on our financial statements.
In March 2006, the FASB issued Statement 156, Accounting
for Servicing of Financial Assets an amendment of
FASB Statement No. 140 (FAS 156). This Statement
amends FAS 140 with respect to the accounting for
separately recognized servicing assets and servicing
liabilities. FAS 156 requires an entity to either
(i) recognize servicing assets or servicing liabilities
initially at fair value and amortize this value over the period
of servicing, or (ii) measure servicing assets or
liabilities at fair value at each reporting date with changes in
fair value reported in earnings. FAS 156 will become
effective for us as of January 1, 2007. We believe
FAS 156 will not have a material impact on our financial
statements.
In July 2006, the FASB released Accounting for Uncertainty In
Income Taxes (FIN 48). FIN 48 addresses the
recognition and measurement of uncertain income tax positions
using a more-likely-than-not threshold and
introduces a number of new disclosure requirements. The
differences between current practice and the requirements of
FIN 48 are significant, and a substantial effort will be
required by most companies to properly assess all material
uncertain positions. Further, the impact of FIN 48 is not
just technical; the interpretation may cause companies to modify
their tax-related strategies. The new guidance will become
effective for us January 1, 2007. We are currently
assessing the impact on our financial statements.
In the first quarter of 2006, we became aware of a potential
technical interpretation of GAAP that differs from our current
accounting presentations. This issue relates to the accounting
for transactions where assets are purchased from a counterparty
and simultaneously financed through a repurchase agreement with
that same counterparty and whether these transactions create
derivatives instead of the acquisition of assets with related
financing (which is how we currently present these
transactions). This potential technical interpretation of GAAP
does not affect the economics of the transactions but may affect
how the transactions would be reported in our financial
statements. Our cash flows, our liquidity, and our ability to
pay a dividend would be unchanged, and we do not believe our
taxable income would be affected. We have not changed our
accounting treatment for this potential issue. However, if we
were to change our current accounting presentations based on
this interpretation, we do not believe there would be a material
impact on our consolidated financial statements.
As of June 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005 our reported
earning assets (owned by us or by consolidated securitization
entities) consisted of investments in adjustable-rate, hybrid,
and fixed-rate real estate loans and securities. Adjustable-rate
loans have coupons that reset at least annually. Hybrid loans
have an initial fixed coupon rate for three to ten years
followed by periodic (usually annual or semi-annual)
adjustments. The original maturity of the majority of our
residential real estate loans and residential real estate
securities is usually twenty-five to thirty years. The original
maturity of our home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) is
generally ten years. The original maturity of our commercial real
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
estate loans and commercial real estate securities is generally
ten years. The actual maturity is subject to change based on the
prepayments of the underlying loans.
For the three months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005, the
average consolidated balance of earning assets was
$13.6 billion and $22.6 billion, respectively. For the
six months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005, the average
consolidated balance of earning assets was $14.4 billion
and $23.3 billion, respectively.
Real Estate Loans
We acquire real estate loans from third party originators for
sale to securitization entities sponsored by us under our
Sequoia program which, in turn, issue ABS (that are shown as
liabilities on our Consolidated Balance Sheets). The following
tables summarize the carrying value of real estate loans, which
include residential real estate loans, HELOCs, and commercial
real estate loans as reported on our Consolidated Balance Sheets
at June 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005.
Real Estate Loans Composition
(In thousands)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30, 2006 | |
|
December 31, 2005 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
Residential real estate loans
|
|
$ |
10,314,414 |
|
|
$ |
13,693,833 |
|
HELOCs
|
|
|
139,878 |
|
|
|
180,959 |
|
Commercial real estate loans
|
|
|
36,722 |
|
|
|
59,692 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Carrying value
|
|
$ |
10,491,014 |
|
|
$ |
13,934,484 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
We may exercise our right to call ABS issued by entities
sponsored by us and subsequently sell the loans to third
parties. Once we determine which loans will be sold to third
parties and if these sales are not completed by the end of a
reporting period, we reclassify held-for-investment loans to
held-for-sale loans on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Our
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows record the proceeds from
any principal payments or sales in the same category as our
original acquisition was recorded.
Real Estate Loans Carrying Value
(In thousands)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30, 2006 | |
|
December 31, 2005 | |
|
|
Held for | |
|
Held for | |
|
|
Investment | |
|
Investment | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
Current face
|
|
$ |
10,365,600 |
|
|
$ |
13,789,333 |
|
Unamortized premium
|
|
|
153,005 |
|
|
|
175,948 |
|
Discount designated as credit
protection
|
|
|
(8,141 |
) |
|
|
(8,141 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amortized cost
|
|
|
10,510,464 |
|
|
|
13,957,140 |
|
Reserve for credit losses
|
|
|
(19,450 |
) |
|
|
(22,656 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Carrying value
|
|
$ |
10,491,014 |
|
|
$ |
13,934,484 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Of the $10.4 billion of face and $153 million of
unamortized premium on our real estate loans at June 30,
2006, $7.2 billion of face and $124 million of
unamortized premium relates to loans acquired prior to
July 1, 2004. The loans acquired prior to July 1, 2004
had face and unamortized premium balances of $9.9 billion
and $142 million, respectively, at December 31, 2005.
During the first half of 2006, 27% of these loans prepaid and we
amortized 13% of the premium over the first half of 2006. For
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
these loans acquired prior to July 2004, we use coupon interest
rates as they change over time and anticipated principal
payments to determine an effective yield to amortize the premium
or discount. For real estate loans acquired after July 1,
2004, the face and unamortized premium was $3.2 billion and
$29 million at June 30, 2006 and $3.8 billion and
$36 million at December 31, 2005, respectively. For
these loans acquired after July 1, 2004, we use the initial
coupon interest rate of the loans (without regard to future
changes in the underlying indices) and anticipated principal
payments to calculate an effective yield to amortize the premium
or discount.
The following table provides detail of the activity of reported
real estate loans for the three and six months ended
June 30, 2006 and 2005.
Real Estate Loans Activity
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended | |
|
Six Months Ended | |
|
|
June 30, | |
|
June 30, | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
2006 | |
|
2005 | |
|
2006 | |
|
2005 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Balance at beginning of period
|
|
$ |
12,045,383 |
|
|
$ |
21,829,300 |
|
|
$ |
13,934,484 |
|
|
$ |
22,559,244 |
|
Acquisitions
|
|
|
272,627 |
|
|
|
426,933 |
|
|
|
325,316 |
|
|
|
1,266,048 |
|
Sales (other than to consolidated
ABS trusts)
|
|
|
(8,408 |
) |
|
|
(14,570 |
) |
|
|
(8,408 |
) |
|
|
(14,570 |
) |
Principal repayments
|
|
|
(1,805,570 |
) |
|
|
(2,560,836 |
) |
|
|
(3,733,573 |
) |
|
|
(4,121,134 |
) |
Transfers to REO
|
|
|
(3,879 |
) |
|
|
(608 |
) |
|
|
(5,933 |
) |
|
|
(1,329 |
) |
Net premium amortization
|
|
|
(12,047 |
) |
|
|
(9,857 |
) |
|
|
(24,029 |
) |
|
|
(17,531 |
) |
Reversal of provision for credit
losses, net of charge-offs
|
|
|
2,922 |
|
|
|
1,493 |
|
|
|
3,171 |
|
|
|
622 |
|
Net recognized gains (losses) and
valuation adjustments
|
|
|
(14 |
) |
|
|
504 |
|
|
|
(14 |
) |
|
|
1,009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at end of period
|
|
$ |
10,491,014 |
|
|
$ |
19,672,359 |
|
|
$ |
10,491,014 |
|
|
$ |
19,672,359 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Our goal is to sell all of the real estate loans we acquire to
securitization entities that finance their purchases of loans
from us through the issuance of ABS. During the period that we
accumulate loans for securitization, we fund these loans with
equity and with short-term debt sourced through various whole
loan-financing facilities available to us. The table below
presents information regarding real estate loans pledged under
our borrowing agreements and owned by securitization entities.
Real Estate Loans Pledged and Unpledged
(In thousands)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30, 2006 | |
|
December 31, 2005 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
Face | |
|
Carrying | |
|
Face | |
|
Carrying | |
|
|
Value | |
|
Value | |
|
Value | |
|
Value | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Unpledged
|
|
$ |
116,681 |
|
|
$ |
108,410 |
|
|
$ |
60,259 |
|
|
$ |
51,924 |
|
Pledged for Redwood debt
|
|
|
244,446 |
|
|
|
245,414 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Owned by securitization entities,
financed through the issuance of ABS
|
|
|
10,004,473 |
|
|
|
10,137,190 |
|
|
|
13,729,074 |
|
|
|
13,882,560 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Carrying value
|
|
$ |
10,365,600 |
|
|
$ |
10,491,014 |
|
|
$ |
13,789,333 |
|
|
$ |
13,934,484 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
19
REDWOOD TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Real Estate Securities
The real estate securities shown on our Consolidated Balance
Sheets include residential and commercial real estate securities
acquired from securitizations sponsored by others and certain
other securities.
Real Estate Securities Composition
The following table summarizes the carrying value of real estate
securities. Our real estate securities portfolio includes
residential CES (BB, B, and unrated residential real estate loan
securities), commercial CES (unrated commercial real estates
securities), and various other securities, as reported on our
Consolidated Balance Sheets at June 30, 2006 and
December 31, 2005.
Real Estate Securities Composition
(In thousands)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30, 2006 | |
|
December 31, 2005 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
Residential CES
|
|
$ |
715,360 |
|
|
$ |
612,649 |
|
Commercial CES
|
|
|
75,889 |
|
|
|
57,687 |
|
Other securities
|
|
|
1,870,001 |
|
|
|
1,748,581 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Carrying value
|
|
$ |
2,661,250 |
|
|
$ |
2,418,917 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The table below presents information on the types of securities
that are included in our Consolidated Balance Sheets as of
June 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, and their current
credit ratings.
Real Estate Securities Underlying Collateral
Characteristics
At June 30, 2006
(In millions)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rating | |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
Total | |
|
AAA | |
|
AA | |
|
A | |
|
BBB | |
|
BB | |
|
B | |
|
Unrated | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Commercial real estate
|
|
$ |
401 |
|
|
$ |
6 |
|
|
$ |
2 |
|
|
$ |
18 |
|
|
$ |
101 |
|
|
$ |
159 |
|
|
$ |
39 |
|
|
$ |
76 |
|
Residential prime real estate
|
|
|
1,567 |
|
|
|
72 |
|
|
|
251 |
|
|
|
259 |
|
|
|
270 |
|
|
|
379 |
|
|
|
169 |
|
|
|
167 |
|
Residential sub-prime real estate
|
|
|
407 |
|
|
|
5 |
|
|
|
86 |
|
|
|
237 |
|
|
|
79 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Residential second lien real estate
|
|
|
93 |
|
|
|
3 |
|
|
|
46 |
|
|
|
38 |
|
|
|
6 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
REIT corporate debt
|
|
|
9 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
8 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Real estate CDOs
|
|
|
184 |
|
|
|
44 |
|
|
|
28 |
|
|
|
37 |
|
|
|
60 |
|
|
|
14 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total securities
|
|
$ |
2,661 |
|
|
$ |
130 |
|
|
$ |
413 |
|
|
$ |
589 |
|
|
$ |
517 |
|
|
$ |
560 |
|
|
$ |
208 |
|
|
$ |
244 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
20
REDWOOD TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
At December 31, 2005
(In millions)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rating | |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
Total | |
|
AAA | |
|
AA | |
|
A | |
|
BBB | |
|
BB | |
|
B | |
|
Unrated | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Commercial real estate
|
|
$ |
380 |
|
|
$ |
11 |
|
|
$ |
2 |
|
|
$ |
20 |
|
|
$ |
129 |
|
|
$ |
130 |
|
|
$ |
30 |
|
|
$ |
58 |
|
Residential prime real estate
|
|
|
1,302 |
|
|
|
29 |
|
|
|
243 |
|
|
|
196 |
|
|
|
232 |
|
|
|
331 |
|
|
|
116 |
|
|
|
155 |
|
Residential sub-prime real estate
|
|
|
442 |
|
|
|
5 |
|
|
|
86 |
|
|
|
292 |
|
|
|
59 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Residential second lien real estate
|
|
|
108 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
49 |
|
|
|
54 |
|
|
|
5 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
REIT corporate debt
|
|
|
32 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
24 |
|
|
|
8 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Real estate CDOs
|
|
|
155 |
|
|
|
37 |
|
|
|
25 |
|
|
|
37 |
|
|
|
44 |
|
|
|
11 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total securities
|
|
$ |
2,419 |
|
|
$ |
82 |
|
|
$ |
405 |
|
|
$ |
599 |
|
|
$ |
493 |
|
|
$ |
480 |
|
|
$ |
146 |
|
|
$ |
214 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The table below presents the face value, unamortized discount,
the portion of the discount designated as credit protection, the
unrealized gains and losses, and the carrying value of real
estate securities reported on our Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Residential and Commercial Real Estate
Securities June 30, 2006
(In millions)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Residential and | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Commercial Credit- | |
|
|
|
|
Total Real | |
|
Enhancement | |
|
|
|
|
Estate Securities | |
|
Securities | |
|
Other Securities | |
|
|
Available-for-Sale | |
|
Available-for-Sale | |
|
Available-for-Sale | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Current face
|
|
$ |
3,393,492 |
|
|
$ |
1,432,613 |
|
|
$ |
1,960,879 |
|
Unamortized premium
interest-only certificates
|
|
|
9,203 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
9,203 |
|
Unamortized discount, net
|
|
|
(180,385 |
) |
|
|
(90,925 |
) |
|
|
(89,460 |
) |
Discount designated as credit
protection
|
|
|
(617,712 |
) |
|
|
(617,712 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amortized cost
|
|
|
2,604,598 |
|
|
|
723,976 |
|
|
|
1,880,622 |
|
Gross unrealized gains
|
|
|
97,385 |
|
|
|
82,062 |
|
|
|
15,323 |
|
Gross unrealized losses
|
|
|
(40,733 |
) |
|
|
(14,789 |
) |
|
|
(25,944 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Carrying value
|
|
$ |
2,661,250 |
|
|
$ |
791,249 |
|
|
$ |
1,870,001 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
21
REDWOOD TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Residential and Commercial Real Estate
Securities December 31, 2005
(In thousands)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Residential and | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Commercial Credit- | |
|
|
|
|
Total Real Estate | |
|
Enhancement | |
|
|
|
|
Securities | |
|
Securities | |
|
Other Securities | |
|
|
Available-for-Sale | |
|
Available-for-Sale | |
|
Available-for-Sale | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Current face
|
|
$ |
3,021,363 |
|
|
$ |
1,211,217 |
|
|
$ |
1,810,146 |
|
Unamortized premium
interest-only certificates
|
|
|
14,866 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
14,866 |
|
Unamortized discount, net
|
|
|
(177,438 |
) |
|
|
(107,337 |
) |
|
|
(70,101 |
) |
Discount designated as credit
protection
|
|
|
(496,416 |
) |
|
|
(496,416 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amortized cost
|
|
|
2,362,375 |
|
|
|
607,464 |
|
|
$ |
1,754,911 |
|
Gross unrealized gains
|
|
|
93,322 |
|
|
|
80,122 |
|
|
|
13,200 |
|
Gross unrealized losses
|
|
|
(36,780 |
) |
|
|
(17,250 |
) |
|
|
(19,530 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Carrying value
|
|
$ |
2,418,917 |
|
|
$ |
670,336 |
|
|
$ |
1,748,581 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At June 30, 2006, our securities provided
credit-enhancement on $213 billion residential real estate
loans, $29 billion of commercial real estate loans, and
$16 billion of commercial real estate loans through a re-
Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduit (REMIC). At
December 31, 2005, we credit-enhanced $170 billion of
residential real estate loans, $26 billion of commercial
real estate loans, and $17 of billion commercial real estate
loans through a re-REMIC.
22
REDWOOD TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
The amount of designated credit protection equals the amount of
credit losses within the underlying loan pool that we expect to
incur over the life of the loans. This estimate is determined
based upon various factors affecting these assets, including
economic conditions, characteristics of the underlying loans,
delinquency status, past performance of similar loans, and
external credit protection. We use a variety of internal and
external credit risk cash flow modeling and portfolio analytical
tools to assist in our assessments. Quarterly, we complete our
assessments on each individual underlying loan pool and
determine the appropriate level of credit protection required
for each security we own. The designated credit protection is
specific to each security. The following table presents the
changes in our unamortized discount and the portion of the
discount designated as credit protection for the three and six
months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005.
Residential and Commercial Unamortized Discount and
Designated Credit Protection
(In thousands)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended | |
|
Six Months Ended | |
|
|
June 30, | |
|
June 30, | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
2006 | |
|
2005 | |
|
2006 | |
|
2005 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Beginning balance of unamortized
discount
|
|
$ |
91,290 |
|
|
$ |
64,061 |
|
|
$ |
107,337 |
|
|
$ |
97,841 |
|
Amortization of discount
|
|
|
(11,319 |
) |
|
|
(7,429 |
) |
|
|
(23,198 |
) |
|
|
(15,747 |
) |
Calls, sales, and other
|
|
|
(520 |
) |
|
|
(2,483 |
) |
|
|
418 |
|
|
|
(15,391 |
) |
Re-designation of credit protection
to discount
|
|
|
19,808 |
|
|
|
23,518 |
|
|
|
17,204 |
|
|
|
22,190 |
|
Acquisitions
|
|
|
(8,334 |
) |
|
|
(6,026 |
) |
|
|
(10,836 |
) |
|
|
(17,252 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ending balance of unamortized
discount
|
|
$ |
90,925 |
|
|
$ |
71,641 |
|
|
$ |
90,925 |
|
|
$ |
71,641 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Beginning balance of designated
credit protection
|
|
$ |
541,553 |
|
|
$ |
454,669 |
|
|
$ |
496,416 |
|
|
$ |
385,762 |
|
Realized credit losses
|
|
|
(903 |
) |
|
|
(2,008 |
) |
|
|
(3,482 |
) |
|
|
(3,231 |
) |
Calls, sales and other
|
|
|
(330 |
) |
|
|
(1,767 |
) |
|
|
(5,039 |
) |
|
|
(11,379 |
) |
Re-designation of credit protection
to discount
|
|
|
(19,808 |
) |
|
|
(23,518 |
) |
|
|
(17,204 |
) |
|
|
(22,190 |
) |
Acquisitions
|
|
|
97,200 |
|
|
|
64,014 |
|
|
|
147,021 |
|
|
|
142,428 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ending balance of designated credit
protection
|
|
$ |
617,712 |
|
|
$ |
491,390 |
|
|
$ |
617,712 |
|
|
$ |
491,390 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Yields recognized for GAAP for each security vary as a function
of credit results, prepayment rates, and, for our securities
with variable rate coupons, interest rates. If estimated future
credit losses are less than our prior estimate, credit losses
occur later than expected, or prepayment rates are faster than
expected (meaning the present value of projected cash flows is
greater then previously expected), the yield over the remaining
life of the security may be adjusted upwards over time. If
estimated future credit losses exceed our prior expectations,
credit losses occur more quickly than expected, or prepayments
occur more slowly than expected (meaning the present value of
projected cash flows is less than previously expected), the
yield over the remaining life of the security may be adjusted
downward or we may have an other-than-temporary impairment. For
the three and six months ended June 30, 2006, we recognized
other-than-temporary impairments of $2.3 million and
$5.5 million, respectively. For the three and six months
ended June 30, 2005, we recognized other-than-temporary
impairments of $1.7 million and $2.1 million,
respectively. These impairments are included in net recognized
gains and valuation adjustments in our Consolidated Statements
of Income.
23
REDWOOD TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Gross unrealized gains and losses represent the difference
between the net amortized cost and the fair value of individual
securities. Gross unrealized losses represent a decline in
market value for securities not deemed impaired for GAAP. The
following table shows the gross unrealized losses, fair value,
and length of time that any real estate securities have been in
a continuous unrealized loss position as of June 30, 2006.
These unrealized losses are not considered to be
other-than-temporary impairments because these losses are not
due to adverse changes in cash flows and we have the intent and
ability to hold these securities for a period sufficient for
these securities to potentially recover their values.
Real Estate Securities with Unrealized Losses as of
June 30, 2006
(In thousands)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Less Than 12 Months | |
|
12 Months or More | |
|
Total | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
Fair | |
|
Unrealized | |
|
Fair | |
|
Unrealized | |
|
Fair | |
|
Unrealized | |
|
|
Value | |
|
(Losses) | |
|
Value | |
|
(Losses) | |
|
Value | |
|
(Losses) | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Real estate securities
|
|
$ |
920,174 |
|
|
$ |
(33,486 |
) |
|
$ |
131,048 |
|
|
$ |
(7,247 |
) |
|
$ |
1,051,222 |
|
|
$ |
(40,733 |
) |
The following table provides detail of the activity in our real
estate securities portfolio for the three and six months ended
June 30, 2006 and 2005.
Real Estate Securities Activity
(In thousands)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended | |
|
Six Months Ended | |
|
|
June 30, | |
|
June 30, | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
2006 | |
|
2005 | |
|
2006 | |
|
2005 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Balance at beginning of period
|
|
$ |
2,528,099 |
|
|
$ |
2,145,341 |
|
|
$ |
2,418,917 |
|
|
$ |
1,956,233 |
|
Acquisitions
|
|
|
333,223 |
|
|
|
244,031 |
|
|
|
496,822 |
|
|
|
493,047 |
|
Sales (other than to consolidated
ABS trusts)
|
|
|
(162,798 |
) |
|
|
(3,012 |
) |
|
|
(176,432 |
) |
|
|
(42,667 |
) |
Principal repayments (including
calls)
|
|
|
(56,720 |
) |
|
|
(42,733 |
) |
|
|
(101,803 |
) |
|
|
(93,735 |
) |
Discount amortization
|
|
|
12,790 |
|
|
|
7,580 |
|
|
|
25,319 |
|
|
|
16,013 |
|
Net unrealized gains
|
|
|
6,173 |
|
|
|
30,499 |
|
|
|
111 |
|
|
|
37,816 |
|
Net recognized gains and valuation
adjustments
|
|
|
483 |
|
|
|
2,723 |
|
|
|
(1,684 |
) |
|
|
17,722 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at end of period
|
|
$ |
2,661,250 |
|
|
$ |
2,384,429 |
|
|
$ |
2,661,250 |
|
|
$ |
2,384,429 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Of the $57 million and $102 million of principal pay
downs in the three and six months ended June 30, 2006,
$4 million and $6 million, respectively, represented
calls of the securities in accordance with the original issue
provisions of individual securitization entities. Of the
$43 million and $94 million of principal pay downs in
the three and six months ended June 30, 2005,
$9 million and $27 million, respectively, represented
calls of the securities.
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REDWOOD TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
The following tables provide the activity for the components of
the securities portfolios; residential CES, commercial CES, and
other securities.
Residential Credit-Enhancement Securities Activity
(In thousands)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended | |
|
Six Months Ended | |
|
|
June 30, | |
|
June 30, | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
2006 | |
|
2005 | |
|
2006 | |
|
2005 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Balance at beginning of period
|
|
$ |
643,823 |
|
|
$ |
611,394 |
|
|
$ |
612,649 |
|
|
$ |
561,658 |
|
Acquisitions
|
|
|
89,217 |
|
|
|
87,849 |
|
|
|
142,039 |
|
|
|
155,658 |
|
Sales (other than to consolidated
ABS trusts)
|
|
|
(10,317 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(19,967 |
) |
|
|
(27,293 |
) |
Principal repayments (including
calls)
|
|
|
(28,102 |
) |
|
|
(20,400 |
) |
|
|
(45,571 |
) |
|
|
(44,332 |
) |
Discount amortization
|
|
|
12,410 |
|
|
|
7,775 |
|
|
|
25,565 |
|
|
|
16,502 |
|
Net unrealized gains (losses)
|
|
|
6,317 |
|
|
|
15,207 |
|
|
|
(2,421 |
) |
|
|
24,393 |
|
Net recognized gains and valuation
adjustments
|
|
|
2,012 |
|
|
|
4,370 |
|
|
|
3,066 |
|
|
|
19,609 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at end of period
|
|
$ |
715,360 |
|
|
$ |
706,195 |
|
|
$ |
715,360 |
|
|
$ |
706,195 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Commercial Credit-Enhancement Securities Activity
(In thousands)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended | |
|
Six Months Ended | |
|
|
June 30, | |
|
June 30, | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
2006 | |
|
2005 | |
|
2006 | |
|
2005 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Balance at beginning of period
|
|
$ |
66,648 |
|
|
$ |
28,570 |
|
|
$ |
57,687 |
|
|
$ |
14,498 |
|
Acquisitions
|
|
|
8,125 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
15,036 |
|
|
|
12,870 |
|
Sales (other than to consolidated
ABS trusts)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Principal repayments (including
calls)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Discount amortization
|
|
|
(1,091 |
) |
|
|
(346 |
) |
|
|
(2,367 |
) |
|
|
(755 |
) |
Net unrealized gains
|
|
|
3,458 |
|
|
|
1,324 |
|
|
|
6,822 |
|
|
|
2,935 |
|
Net recognized gains and valuation
adjustments
|
|
|
(1,251 |
) |
|
|
(151 |
) |
|
|
(1,289 |
) |
|
|
(151 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at end of period
|
|
$ |
75,889 |
|
|
$ |
29,397 |
|
|
$ |
75,889 |
|
|
$ |
29,397 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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REDWOOD TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Other Securities Activity
(In thousands)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended | |
|
Six Months Ended | |
|
|
June 30, | |
|
June 30, | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
2006 | |
|
2005 | |
|
2006 | |
|
2005 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Balance at beginning of period
|
|
$ |
1,817,628 |
|
|
$ |
1,505,377 |
|
|
$ |
1,748,581 |
|
|
$ |
1,380,077 |
|
Acquisitions
|
|
|
235,881 |
|
|
|
156,182 |
|
|
|
339,747 |
|
|
|
324,519 |
|
Sales (other than to consolidated
ABS trusts)
|
|
|
(152,481 |
) |
|
|
(3,012 |
) |
|
|
(156,465 |
) |
|
|
(15,374 |
) |
Principal repayments (including
calls)
|
|
|
(28,618 |
) |
|
|
(22,333 |
) |
|
|
(56,232 |
) |
|
|
(49,403 |
) |
Discount amortization
|
|
|
1,471 |
|
|
|
151 |
|
|
|
2,121 |
|
|
|
266 |
|
Net unrealized gains (losses)
|
|
|
(3,602 |
) |
|
|
13,968 |
|
|
|
(4,290 |
) |
|
|
10,488 |
|
Net recognized gains and valuation
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Adjustments
|
|
|
(278 |
) |
|
|
(1,496 |
) |
|
|
(3,461 |
) |
|
|
(1,736 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at end of period
|
|
$ |
1,870,001 |
|
|
$ |
1,648,837 |
|
|
$ |
1,870,001 |
|
|
$ |
1,648,837 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
We generally fund the first-loss and second-loss interests of
residential securities and first-loss commercial securities with
equity capital. We sell the other interests we acquire to
securitization entities (generally, Acacia) that re-securitize
these assets by issuing ABS. Prior to sale to these
securitization entities, we may fund some of the securities
acquired on a temporary basis with short-term borrowings through
various financing facilities available to us. The table below
presents information regarding our securities pledged under
borrowing agreements and owned by securitization entities as of
June 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005.
Real Estate Securities Pledged and Unpledged
(In thousands)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30, 2006 | |
|
December 31, 2005 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
Unpledged
|
|
$ |
442,059 |
|
|
$ |
371,225 |
|
Pledged for Redwood debt
|
|
|
282,740 |
|
|
|
164,426 |
|
Owned by securitization entities,
financed through issuance of ABS
|
|
|
1,936,451 |
|
|
|
1,883,266 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Carrying value
|
|
$ |
2,661,250 |
|
|
$ |
2,418,917 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Recognized Gains (Losses) and Valuation
Adjustments
Fluctuations in the market value of certain of our real estate
loan and security assets and interest rate agreements may also
affect our net income. The table below describes the various
components of our net recognized gains (losses) and valuation
adjustments reported in income for the three and six months
ended June 30, 2006 and 2005.
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REDWOOD TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Net Recognized Gains and Valuation Adjustments
(In thousands)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months | |
|
Six Months | |
|
|
Ended | |
|
Ended | |
|
|
June 30, | |
|
June 30, | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
2006 | |
|
2005 | |
|
2006 | |
|
2005 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Realized gains on calls:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Real estate securities
|
|
$ |
747 |
|
|
$ |
4,421 |
|
|
$ |
747 |
|
|
$ |
11,969 |
|
Realized gains (losses) on sales:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Real estate loans
|
|
|
(14 |
) |
|
|
504 |
|
|
|
(14 |
) |
|
|
1,009 |
|
|
Real estate securities
|
|
|
2,041 |
|
|
|
12 |
|
|
|
3,100 |
|
|
|
7,854 |
|
Valuation adjustments
Impairment:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Real estate securities
|
|
|
(2,305 |
) |
|
|
(1,710 |
) |
|
|
(5,531 |
) |
|
|
(2,101 |
) |
Gains (losses) on interest rate
agreements
|
|
|
9,160 |
|
|
|
(182 |
) |
|
|
9,457 |
|
|
|
(674 |
) |
Purchase commitments
|
|
|
(3,636 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(3,636 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net recognized gains and valuation
adjustments
|
|
$ |
5,993 |
|
|
$ |
3,045 |
|
|
$ |
4,123 |
|
|
$ |
18,057 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
During the course of preparing the financial statements for the
second quarter, we discovered that accrual rates for interest
income on certain securities and interest expense on certain ABS
issued had been incorrectly applied and not correctly adjusted
to the appropriate amount once the cash had been received or
paid. The impact of this error was that on a cumulative basis we
had overstated interest income by $1.3 million and
understated interest expense by $0.2 million.
Also, due diligence expenses for certain securities purchased
had been incorrectly capitalized and not expensed as incurred.
The incorrectly capitalized due diligence expenses were
$0.6 million.
Under the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 154, Accounting Changes and Error
Corrections, a replacement of APB Opinion No. 20 and
FASB Statement No. 3 (FAS 154), we analyzed the errors
for each period affected. After carefully assessing the effect
of this error on previously reported earnings and the effect of
recording a total cumulative correcting adjustment of
$2.1 million in the second quarter of 2006, we determined
that the errors were not material to the financial statements
for the three and six months ended June 30, 2006.
Accordingly, a cumulative correcting adjustment of
$1.5 million was recorded and resulted in a decrease in
interest income, an increase in interest expense in the
Consolidated Statements of Income and a decrease in accrued
interest receivable and an increase in accrued interest payable
balances on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. For due diligence
expenses, the cumulative correcting adjustment of
$0.6 million was recorded and resulted in an increase in
operating expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Income and
a decrease in mortgage securities on the Consolidated Balance
Sheets. The correction of this error did not materially affect
taxable income or our dividend distribution.
|
|
NOTE 4. |
RESERVES FOR CREDIT LOSSES |
We establish and maintain credit reserves that we believe
represent probable credit losses in our consolidated real estate
loans held-for-investment as of the date of the financial
statements. The reserves for credit losses are reflected as a
component of real estate loans on our Consolidated Balance
Sheets.
Our loan servicers advance payment on delinquent loans to the
extent they deem them recoverable. We generally accrue interest
on delinquent loans to the extent cash is received; any
potential loss is included in our credit reserve. When a loan
becomes REO, we estimate the specific loss, based on
27
REDWOOD TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
estimated net proceeds from the sale of the property (including
accrued but unpaid interest), and charge this specific estimated
loss against the reserve for credit losses. A majority of the
residential loans consolidated on our balance sheet have
interest-only payments for an initial term. Any increased credit
risk that these loans may contain is reflected in our analysis
and determination of the appropriate credit reserves.
The following table summarizes the activity in reserves for
credit losses for our consolidated real estate loans for the
three and six months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005.
Real Estate Loans
(In thousands)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months | |
|
Six Months | |
|
|
Ended | |
|
Ended | |
|
|
June 30, | |
|
June 30, | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
2006 | |
|
2005 | |
|
2006 | |
|
2005 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Balance at beginning of period
|
|
$ |
22,372 |
|
|
$ |
24,452 |
|
|
$ |
22,656 |
|
|
$ |
23,896 |
|
Reversal of provision for credit
reserve
|
|
|
(2,506 |
) |
|
|
(1,527 |
) |
|
|
(2,330 |
) |
|
|
(502 |
) |
Net recoveries (charge-offs)
|
|
|
(416 |
) |
|
|
34 |
|
|
|
(876 |
) |
|
|
(435 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at end of period
|
|
$ |
19,450 |
|
|
$ |
22,959 |
|
|
$ |
19,450 |
|
|
$ |
22,959 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Delinquencies in our consolidated residential real estate loans
were $47 million and $37 million as of June 30,
2006 and December 31, 2005, respectively. Delinquencies
include loans delinquent more than 90 days, in bankruptcy,
in foreclosure, and REO. As a percentage of our residential real
estate loans, delinquencies stood at 0.46% and 0.27% of our
current loan balances as of June 30, 2006 and
December 31, 2005, respectively. We had no delinquent
commercial real estate loans as of June 30, 2006 and
December 31, 2005.
During the quarter we reduced our loss confirmation period (see
Note 2) by one month based on the change in our real
estate loan portfolio composition. The mix of the portfolio
changed as the loans prepaid and acquisitions of new loans were
at a slow pace. We determined that the time period from initial
deterioration in a borrowers condition to charge-off of
the loan had been reduced based on the profile of the borrowers
in the portfolio. Total losses estimated over the life of the
loan did not change; however, the estimated timing of these
total losses was adjusted. The effect of this change in
confirmation period was to reverse $1.0 million of reserves
for credit losses to the Consolidated Statements of Income for
the three months ended June 30, 2006.
Reserve for Deferred Interest
For negatively amortizing loans that we credit-enhance, we
intend to recognize interest income when we receive the
cash either currently, or at a later date, according
to the terms of the loan.
To the extent we own any first- or second-loss securities with
underlying loans that do not make the fully amortized payment,
we do not recognize any unpaid interest as income. That is, we
only recognize the actual interest paid by establishing a
reserve for the amounts the loans negatively amortize. These
reserves are netted against our accrued interest receivable.
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2006, we
increased our reserve for deferred interest by $0.9 million
and $1.7 million, respectively, against interest income on
these securities. We did not provide for a reserve against
interest income on these securities for the three and six months
ended June 30, 2005. At June 30, 2006, the outstanding
reserve was $2.6 million.
28
REDWOOD TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
One commercial loan that we own, in accordance with the
contractual arrangements, began deferring interest payments in
2006, though we may receive these amounts at a later date.
Consistent with our accounting practice on negatively amortizing
loans, we did not recognize the $0.1 million and
$0.4 million of interest accrued and not paid on this loan,
during the three and six months ended June 30, 2006,
respectively.
|
|
NOTE 5. |
INTEREST RATE AGREEMENTS |
We maintain an overall interest rate risk management strategy
that incorporates the use of derivative interest rate agreements
for a variety of reasons, including minimizing significant
fluctuations in earnings or market values on certain assets or
liabilities that may be caused by interest rate volatility.
Currently, the majority of our interest rate agreements are used
to match the duration of liabilities to assets. Interest rate
agreements we use as part of our interest rate risk management
strategy may include interest rate options, swaps, options on
swaps, futures contracts, options on futures contracts, and
options on forward purchase commitments.
On the date on which an interest rate agreement is entered into,
we designate the interest rate agreement as (1) a hedge of
the fair value of a recognized asset or liability or of an
unrecognized firm commitment (fair value hedge), (2) a
hedge of a forecasted transaction or of the variability of cash
flows to be received or paid related to a recognized asset or
liability (cash flow hedge), or (3) held for trading
(trading instrument). We currently have elected cash flow
hedging treatment for certain interest rate agreements and treat
other interest rate agreements as trading instruments.
We discontinue hedge accounting when (1) we determine that
the derivative is no longer expected to be effective in
offsetting changes in the fair value or cash flows of the
designated hedged item; (2) the derivative expires or is
sold, terminated, or exercised; (3) the derivative is
de-designated as a fair value or cash flow hedge; or (4) it
is probable that the forecasted transaction will not occur by
the end of the originally specified time period.
We incur credit risk to the extent that the counterparties to
the interest rate agreements do not perform their obligations
under the interest rate agreements. If one of the counterparties
does not perform, we may not receive the cash to which we would
otherwise be entitled under the interest rate agreement. In
order to mitigate this risk, we only enter into interest rate
agreements that are either (a) transacted on a national
exchange or (b) transacted with counterparties that are
either (i) designated by the U.S. Department of
Treasury as a primary government dealer, (ii) affiliates of
primary government dealers, or (iii) rated AA or higher.
Furthermore, we generally enter into interest rate agreements
with several different counterparties in order to diversify our
credit risk exposure and maintain margin accounts with them.
We report our interest rate agreements at fair value as
determined using third-party models and confirmed by Wall Street
dealers. As of June 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005,
the net fair value of interest rate agreements was
$49.4 million and $30.7 million, respectively, and are
summarized in the table below. See Note 10 for the
impact of these fair value changes on Accumulated Other
Comprehensive Income.
29
REDWOOD TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Interest Rate Agreements
(In thousands)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30, 2006 | |
|
December 31, 2005 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
Fair | |
|
Notional | |
|
Credit | |
|
Fair | |
|
Notional | |
|
Credit | |
|
|
Value | |
|
Amount | |
|
Exposure | |
|
Value | |
|
Amount | |
|
Exposure | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Trading Instruments
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest rate caps purchased
|
|
$ |
1,924 |
|
|
$ |
76,400 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
1,913 |
|
|
$ |
116,400 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
Interest rate caps sold
|
|
|
(233 |
) |
|
|
(25,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(239 |
) |
|
|
(65,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Interest rate corridors purchased
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,079,885 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,059,851 |
|
|
|
|
|
Interest rate swaps
|
|
|
3,354 |
|
|
|
776,307 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
148 |
|
|
|
80,400 |
|
|
|
|
|
Purchase commitments
|
|
|
(3,636 |
) |
|
|
850,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash Flow Hedges
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest rate swaps
|
|
|
47,961 |
|
|
|
4,201,088 |
|
|
|
(6,509 |
) |
|
|
28,891 |
|
|
|
5,399,653 |
|
|
|
(2,672 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Interest Rate
Agreements
|
|
$ |
49,370 |
|
|
$ |
6,958,680 |
|
|
$ |
(6,509 |
) |
|
$ |
30,713 |
|
|
$ |
6,591,304 |
|
|
$ |
(2,672 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The following table depicts the amounts included in interest
expense and net recognized gains (losses) and valuation
adjustments activity for the three and six months ended
June 30, 2006 and 2005 for our interest rate agreements.
(In thousands)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended | |
|
Six Months Ended | |
|
|
June 30, | |
|
June 30, | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
2006 | |
|
2005 | |
|
2006 | |
|
2005 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Net Amounts Credited to
(Included in) Interest Expense for Cash Flow
Hedges
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Realized net gains (losses) due to
net ineffective portion of hedges
|
|
$ |
(350 |
) |
|
$ |
(441 |
) |
|
$ |
133 |
|
|
$ |
(45 |
) |
Realized net loss reclassified from
other comprehensive income
|
|
|
206 |
|
|
|
(81 |
) |
|
|
472 |
|
|
|
(198 |
) |
Net cash payment (receipt) on
interest rate swaps
|
|
|
3,823 |
|
|
|
1,397 |
|
|
|
6,054 |
|
|
|
2,587 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$ |
3,679 |
|
|
$ |
875 |
|
|
$ |
6,659 |
|
|
$ |
2,344 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Recognized Gains (Losses)
and Valuation Adjustments |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Realized net gains (losses) on
trading instruments
|
|
$ |
5,524 |
|
|
$ |
(182 |
) |
|
$ |
5,821 |
|
|
$ |
(674 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
We have elected cash flow hedging treatment for many of our
existing interest rate agreements. For these interest rate
agreements, the ineffective portion of the hedging derivative is
recognized immediately in earnings. We anticipate having some
ineffectiveness in our hedging program, as not all terms of our
hedges and not all terms of our hedged items match perfectly. We
use the dollar-offset method to determine the amount of
ineffectiveness. For the three and six months ended
June 30, 2006, the amount of ineffectiveness was
$0.4 million of expense and $0.1 million of income,
respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30,
2005, the amount of ineffectiveness was $0.4 million and
$0.1 million of expense, respectively.
30
REDWOOD TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Should we choose to terminate a cash flow hedge, the value of
that hedge will be reclassified from accumulated other
comprehensive income into earnings over time. For the three and
six months ended June 30, 2006, the amount reclassified
from other comprehensive income to interest expense totaled
positive $0.2 million and positive $0.5 million,
respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30,
2005, the amount reclassified from other comprehensive income to
interest expense totaled negative $0.1 million and negative
$0.2 million, respectively. The timing of the
reclassification depends on the status of the hedged or
forecasted transaction. If the hedged transaction no longer
exists, or the forecasted transaction is no longer expected to
occur, then the reclassification occurs immediately. If the
hedged transaction still exists, or the forecasted transaction
is still expected to occur, then the reclassification occurs
over the original period of such transaction. To date we have
terminated several cash flow hedges where the hedged transaction
still exists or is still expected to occur. As a result,
included in accumulated other comprehensive income at
June 30, 2006, was a net gain balance of $0.8 million
related to these terminated cash flow hedges to be reclassified
into earnings over the original period of the transaction. This
net gain consisted of $5.8 million of hedges terminated at
a gain and $5.0 million of hedges terminated at a loss. Of
this net amount, $0.4 million will be recognized as
interest income on our Consolidated Statements of Income over
the next twelve months. At June 30, 2006, the maximum
length of time over which we are hedging our exposure to the
variability of future cash flows for forecasted transactions is
ten years, and all forecasted transactions are expected to occur
within the next year.
Also included in our interest expense in our Consolidated
Statements of Income is the net cash receipts on interest rate
agreements designated as cash flow hedges. For the three and six
months ended June 30, 2006, the net cash receipts credited
to interest expense totaled $3.8 million and
$6.1 million, respectively. For the three and six months
ended June 30, 2005, the net cash receipts credited to
interest expense totaled $1.4 million and
$2.6 million, respectively.
We did not elect hedge accounting treatment for some of our
existing interest rate agreements and these are accounted for as
trading instruments. Thus, changes in the market
value of these interest rate agreements and associated income
and expenses are reported through our earnings and appear in net
recognized gains (losses) and valuation adjustments in our
Consolidated Statements of Income. For the three and six months
ended June 30, 2006, the amount of market value changes
associated with interest rate agreements accounted for as
trading instruments totaled positive $5.5 million and
positive $5.8 million, respectively. For the three and six
months ended June 30, 2005, the amount of market value
changes associated with interest rate agreements accounted for
as trading instruments totaled negative $0.2 million and
negative $0.7 million, respectively.
During the three months ended June 30, 2006 we entered into
commitments to purchase $850 million of residential hybrid
loans that will settle in the third quarter of 2006. These
commitments are accounted for as derivatives under Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 149, Amendment of
Statement 133 on Derivative Instruments and Hedging
Activities (FAS 149), where applicable. These
commitments are classified as trading instruments on our
Consolidated Balance Sheets until the date of settlement and
changes in fair value are recorded through Net Recognized Gains
and Valuation Adjustments in the Consolidated Statements of
Income. Included in Net Recognized Gains and Valuation
Adjustments for the three months ended June 20, 2006 is
$3.6 million of negative fair value change on these hybrid
loan commitments and a positive $3.0 million fair value
change on related interest rate agreements, for a net loss of
$0.6 million.
31
REDWOOD TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
At June 30, 2006 the balance of outstanding Redwood debt
was $529 million and at December 31, 2005 the
outstanding balance was $170 million. We generally enter
into repurchase agreements, bank borrowings, and other forms of
collateralized short-term borrowings to finance assets under
accumulation for future sale to securitization entities. The
table below summarizes Redwood debt by collateral type as of
June 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005.
Redwood Debt
(In thousands)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30, 2006 | |
|
December 31, 2005 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
Weighted | |
|
Weighted | |
|
|
|
Weighted | |
|
Weighted | |
|
|
|
|
Average | |
|
Average | |
|
|
|
Average | |
|
Average | |
|
|
Amount | |
|
Interest | |
|
Days Until | |
|
Amount | |
|
Interest | |
|
Days Until | |
|
|
Borrowed | |
|
Rate | |
|
Maturity | |
|
Borrowed | |
|
Rate | |
|
Maturity | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Residential real estate loan
collateral
|
|
$ |
238,445 |
|
|
|
5.71 |
% |
|
|
173 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Residential loan CES collateral
|
|
|
69,349 |
|
|
|
5.99 |
% |
|
|
34 |
|
|
|
38,707 |
|
|
|
4.99 |
% |
|
|
73 |
|
Real estate securities collateral
|
|
|
221,589 |
|
|
|
5.85 |
% |
|
|
34 |
|
|
|
131,000 |
|
|
|
5.07 |
% |
|
|
73 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Redwood debt
|
|
$ |
529,383 |
|
|
|
5.81 |
% |
|
|
97 |
|
|
$ |
169,707 |
|
|
|
5.05 |
% |
|
|
73 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For both the three and six months ended June 30, 2006, the
average balance of Redwood debt was $0.1 billion and the
weighted-average interest cost was 8.51% and 7.00%,
respectively. For both the three and six months ended
June 30, 2005, the average balance of Redwood debt was
$0.2 billion and the weighted-average interest cost was
3.30% and 3.63%, respectively. At June 30, 2006 and
December 31, 2005, accrued interest payable on Redwood debt
was $1.8 million and $1.0 million, respectively.
As of June 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, Redwood
debt had the following remaining maturities.
Redwood Debt
(In thousands)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30, | |
|
December 31, | |
|
|
2006 | |
|
2005 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
Within 30 days
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
31 to 90 days
|
|
|
290,938 |
|
|
|
169,707 |
|
Over 90 days
|
|
|
238,445 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Redwood debt
|
|
$ |
529,383 |
|
|
$ |
169,707 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
In 2005, we formed Madrona Residential Funding, LLC
(Madrona), a special purpose entity and wholly owned
subsidiary of Holdings. Madrona gives us the flexibility to
access the capital markets and issue short-term debt instruments
to finance the accumulation of loans prior to sale to sponsored
securitization entities. Madrona is designed to fund residential
loans accumulated for eventual sale to our Sequoia
securitization program by issuing A1+/ P1 rated commercial
paper. Madrona was established to accumulate up to
$1.5 billion of loans (although the current authorization
is for $300 million) and can warehouse each loan up to
270 days. There are specific eligibility requirements for
financing loans in this facility that are similar to our
existing financing facilities with several banks and large
investment banking firms. There is a credit reserve account for
approximately 70 basis points that will serve as
credit-enhancement to the commercial paper investors. In
addition, we issued $5.4 million of a
32
REDWOOD TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
BBB-rated Madrona ABS to provide further credit support. This
facility has a three-year term. As of June 30, 2006 there
was no commercial paper outstanding.
We have uncommitted facilities available with several banks and
major investment banking firms for financing real estate
securities and loans and an unsecured line of credit with a
bank. Additional collateral in the form of additional qualifying
assets or cash may be required to meet changes in market values
from time to time under these agreements. The table below
summarizes the outstanding balances as of June 30, 2006 and
December 31, 2005 by collateral type.
Redwood Debt
(In thousands)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30, 2006 | |
|
|
| |
|
|
Number of | |
|
|
|
|
Facilities | |
|
Outstanding | |
|
Limit | |
|
Maturity | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Facilities by collateral:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Real estate loans
|
|
|
4 |
|
|
$ |
238,445 |
|
|
$ |
1,800,000 |
|
|
|
8/06-1/07 |
|
Real estate securities
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
290,938 |
|
|
|
500,000 |
|
|
|
8/06 |
|
Unsecured line of credit
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10,000 |
|
|
|
8/06 |
|
Madrona commercial paper facility
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
300,000 |
|
|
|
4/08 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total facilities
|
|
|
7 |
|
|
$ |
529,383 |
|
|
$ |
2,610,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, 2005 | |
|
|
| |
|
|
Number of | |
|
|
|
|
Facilities | |
|
Outstanding | |
|
Limit | |
|
Maturity | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Facilities by collateral:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Real estate loans
|
|
|
4 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
1,800,000 |
|
|
|
1/06-9/06 |
|
Real estate securities
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
169,707 |
|
|
|
300,000 |
|
|
|
3/06 |
|
Unsecured line of credit
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10,000 |
|
|
|
8/06 |
|
Madrona commercial paper facility
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
300,000 |
|
|
|
4/08 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total facilities
|
|
|
7 |
|
|
$ |
169,707 |
|
|
$ |
2,410,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Borrowings under these facilities generally bear interest based
on a specified margin over the one-month LIBOR interest rate. We
continue to be in compliance with all of our debt covenants for
all of our borrowing arrangements and credit facilities.
Covenants associated with our debt generally relate to our
tangible net worth, liquidity reserves, and leverage
requirements. We have not had, nor do we currently anticipate
having, any problems in meeting these covenants. It is our
intent to renew facilities and pursue additional facilities and
other types of financing as needed.
|
|
NOTE 7. |
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES ISSUED |
Securitization entities sponsored by us issue ABS to raise the
funds to acquire assets from us and others. Each series of ABS
consists of various classes that pay interest at variable and
fixed rates. Substantially all of the ABS is indexed to one-,
three-, or six-month LIBOR. A lesser amount of the ABS are fixed
for a term and then adjust to a LIBOR rate (hybrid ABS) or are
fixed for their entire term. Some of the ABS IOs issued have a
fixed spread, while others earn a coupon based on the spread
between collateral owned and the ABS issued by the securitized
entity. The maturity of each class is directly affected by the
rate of principal prepayments on the assets of the issuing
entity. Each series is also
33
REDWOOD TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
subject to redemption (call) according to the specific
terms of the respective governing documents. As a result, the
actual maturity of any class of ABS is likely to occur earlier
than its stated maturity.
The components of ABS issued by consolidated securitization
entities as of June 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005,
along with other selected information, are summarized in the
table below.
Asset-Backed Securities Issued
(In thousands)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30, 2006 | |
|
December 31, 2005 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
Sequoia ABS issued
certificates with principal value
|
|
$ |
9,612,079 |
|
|
$ |
13,246,343 |
|
Sequoia ABS issued
interest-only certificates
|
|
|
106,220 |
|
|
|
142,788 |
|
Acacia ABS issued
|
|
|
2,158,444 |
|
|
|
2,165,840 |
|
Commercial ABS issued
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,250 |
|
Madrona ABS issued
|
|
|
5,400 |
|
|
|
5,400 |
|
Unamortized premium on ABS
|
|
|
15,845 |
|
|
|
20,656 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total consolidated ABS issued
|
|
$ |
11,897,988 |
|
|
$ |
15,585,277 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Range of weighted average interest
rates, by series Sequoia
|
|
|
4.67% to 6.10 |
% |
|
|
4.23% to 5.65 |
% |
Stated Sequoia maturities
|
|
|
2008-2035 |
|
|
|
2007-2035 |
|
Number of Sequoia series
|
|
|
41 |
|
|
|
42 |
|
Range of weighted average interest
rates, by series Acacia
|
|
|
5.34%-6.17 |
% |
|
|
4.32%-5.40 |
% |
Stated Acacia maturities
|
|
|
2023-2046 |
|
|
|
2023-2046 |
|
Number of Acacia series
|
|
|
8 |
|
|
|
8 |
|
Weighted average interest
rates Commercial
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
12.00% |
|
Stated commercial maturities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2009 |
|
Number of commercial series
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1 |
|
The following table summarizes the accrued interest payable on
ABS issued as of June 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005.
Accrued Interest Payable on Asset-Backed Securities
Issued
(In thousands)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30, 2006 | |
|
December 31, 2005 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
Sequoia
|
|
$ |
22,198 |
|
|
$ |
26,225 |
|
Acacia
|
|
|
22,933 |
|
|
|
13,778 |
|
Commercial
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
44 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total accrued interest payable on
ABS issued
|
|
$ |
45,131 |
|
|
$ |
40,047 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The ABS issued by securitization entities sponsored by us are
collateralized by real estate loans and securities. The ABS
collateralized by residential real estate loans (and some
residential securities) are typically securitized through
entities with the brand name Sequoia. Residential real estate
loan collateral consists primarily of conventional, 25- or
30-year,
adjustable-rate and hybrid residential real estate loans secured
by first liens on one- to four-family residential properties.
HELOC collateral consists of adjustable-rate first and second
lien residential loans with a ten-year revolving period and a
maturity from origination of ten years. The ABS issued that are
collateralized by real estate securities and
34
REDWOOD TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
commercial real estate loans are typically issued through
entities with the brand name Acacia. Other ABS collateralized by
commercial loans are issued on an individual basis. For
financial reporting purposes the assets and liabilities of these
entities appear on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. The ABS
issued by Madrona Residential Funding LLC (Madrona ABS)
represents a form of additional credit support potentially
available to the purchasers of the commercial paper.
Sequoia entities did not issue any ABS during the six months
ended June 30, 2006. During the three and six months ended
June 30, 2005, Sequoia entities issued $0.4 billion
and $1.1 billion, respectively, of Sequoia ABS to fund
Sequoias acquisitions of residential real estate loans
from us.
Acacia entities did not issue any ABS during the three months
ended June 30, 2006 or 2005. During both the six months
ended June 30, 2006 and 2005, an Acacia entity issued
$300 million of Acacia ABS.
During the six months ended June 30, 2006, and during the
three months ended June 30, 2005, there were no issuances
of commercial ABS. During the six months ended June 30,
2005, we issued $4.3 million of commercial ABS. During both
the three and six months ended June 30, 2006, a commercial
ABS of $4.3 million was paid off in full. During the three
and six months ended June 30, 2005, commercial ABS of
$5.5 million and $9.5 million were paid off,
respectively.
The carrying value components of the collateral for ABS issued
and outstanding as of June 30, 2006 and December 31,
2005 are summarized in the table below:
Collateral for Asset-Backed Securities Issued
(In thousands)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30, 2006 | |
|
December 31, 2005 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
Real estate loans
|
|
$ |
10,137,190 |
|
|
$ |
13,882,560 |
|
Real estate securities
|
|
|
1,936,451 |
|
|
|
1,883,266 |
|
Real estate owned (REO)
|
|
|
5,288 |
|
|
|
2,589 |
|
Restricted cash owned by
consolidated securitization entities
|
|
|
86,227 |
|
|
|
70,276 |
|
Accrued interest receivable
|
|
|
60,614 |
|
|
|
71,850 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total collateral for ABS issued
|
|
$ |
12,225,770 |
|
|
$ |
15,910,541 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The total restricted cash balance at June 30, 2006 of
$86 million and $72 million at December 31, 2005,
respectively, represented principal and interest due to owners
of ABS issued by securitization entities, cash pledged as
collateral on interest rate agreements, and cash held back from
borrowers until certain loan agreement requirements were met.
For tax purposes, a REIT can deduct dividends paid from REIT
taxable income, and thus effectively reduce or eliminate
corporate-level income taxes on REIT income. A REIT can retain
up to 10% of its REIT taxable income and still maintain its REIT
status but will be taxable at corporate rates on this retained
income. As of June 30, 2006, we had met all of the dividend
distribution requirements of a REIT.
Under the Internal Revenue Code, a dividend declared by a REIT
in October, November, or December of a calendar year and payable
to stockholders of record as of a specified date in such year
will be deemed to have been paid by the REIT and received by the
stockholders on the last day of that calendar year, provided the
dividend is actually paid before February 1st of the
following calendar year, and
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
provided that the REIT has any remaining undistributed REIT
taxable income on the record date. Therefore, the regular
dividends declared in the fourth quarter of 2005 that were paid
in January 2006 are considered taxable income to stockholders in
2005 (the year declared).
Our 2005 dividend distributions declared before
December 31, 2005 and distributed on or before
January 31, 2006, were less than 85% of our estimated 2005
REIT taxable income. This resulted in a 4% excise tax provision
on the shortfall. We anticipate following a similar pattern in
2006. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2006, we
provided for excise tax of $0.3 million and
$0.6 million, respectively, which is reflected as a
component of operating expenses on our Consolidated Statements
of Income. For the three and six months ended June 30,
2005, we also provided for excise tax of $0.3 million and
$0.6 million, respectively. As of June 30, 2006 and
December 31, 2005, accrued excise tax payable was
$0.6 million and $1.2 million, respectively, and was
reflected as a component of accrued expenses and other
liabilities on our Consolidated Balance Sheets.
We currently plan to retain approximately 10% of our 2006 REIT
ordinary taxable income (as we have in the previous three years)
and will be subject to corporate level income taxes on any
retained income for the 2006 calendar tax year. We plan to
distribute any capital gains income (income generated from calls
and sales) that we generate to allow our stockholders to
potentially take advantage of a lower tax rate on those
distributions.
The following table summarizes the tax provisions for Redwood
REIT and Holdings for the three and six months ended
June 30, 2006 and 2005.
Provision for Income Tax
(In thousands)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended | |
|
Six Months Ended | |
|
|
June 30, | |
|
June 30, | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
2006 | |
|
2005 | |
|
2006 | |
|
2005 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Current Tax Provision:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Redwood REIT Federal
|
|
$ |
1,400 |
|
|
$ |
1,400 |
|
|
$ |
2,700 |
|
|
$ |
2,500 |
|
|
Holdings Federal
|
|
|
1,300 |
|
|
|
600 |
|
|
|
1,700 |
|
|
|
1,010 |
|
State Unitary (Redwood and Holdings)
|
|
|
802 |
|
|
|
700 |
|
|
|
1,344 |
|
|
|
1,470 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current tax provision
|
|
$ |
3,502 |
|
|
$ |
2,700 |
|
|
$ |
5,744 |
|
|
$ |
4,980 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred Tax
Provision:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Holdings
|
|
|
(237 |
) |
|
|
1,354 |
|
|
|
281 |
|
|
|
3,751 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total provision for income tax
|
|
$ |
3,265 |
|
|
$ |
4,054 |
|
|
$ |
6,025 |
|
|
$ |
8,731 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The Redwood REIT Federal tax provision for corporate income tax
is estimated based on the amount of REIT ordinary income that we
permanently retained, or plan to retain. Holdings deferred tax
provisions are attributable to temporary differences between
GAAP and tax accounting treatments on securitization gains and
the utilization of prior period deferred tax assets.
As of June 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, Holdings
had net deferred tax assets as presented in the table below.
Realization of the deferred tax asset is dependent on many
factors including generating sufficient taxable income prior to
the expirations of net operating loss carry forwards. Although
realization is not assured, we believe it is more likely than
not that most of the deferred tax asset will be realized. The
amount of the deferred tax asset considered realizable, however,
could be reduced if revised estimates of future taxable income
during the carry forward periods are lower than expectations.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Deferred Tax Assets
(In thousands)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30, 2006 | |
|
December 31, 2005 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
Net operating loss carry
forward State
|
|
$ |
623 |
|
|
$ |
725 |
|
Capital loss carry forward
|
|
|
15 |
|
|
|
|
|
Real estate assets
|
|
|
2,957 |
|
|
|
1,970 |
|
Gains from Sequoia securitizations
|
|
|
1,353 |
|
|
|
2,536 |
|
State credit carry forward
|
|
|
229 |
|
|
|
229 |
|
Negative amortization loan reserve
|
|
|
106 |
|
|
|
|
|
Capitalized expenses
|
|
|
(32 |
) |
|
|
|
|
FAS 115 & 133 OCI
Mark to Market
|
|
|
288 |
|
|
|
|
|
Interest rate agreements
|
|
|
243 |
|
|
|
224 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total deferred tax assets
|
|
$ |
5,782 |
|
|
$ |
5,684 |
|
Valuation allowance
|
|
|
(391 |
) |
|
|
(300 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total benefited deferred tax assets
|
|
$ |
5,391 |
|
|
$ |
5,384 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Holdings state NOLs were $8.8 million and
$10.1 million at June 30, 2006 and December 31,
2005, respectively. These state NOLs will expire by 2012, unless
utilized. At June 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, the
valuation allowance relates exclusively to Holdings state
NOLs which may expire before being utilized.
The statutory combined Federal and state corporate tax rate is
42%. This rate is applied to the amount of estimated REIT
taxable income retained and to taxable income earned at the
taxable subsidiaries. Thus, as a REIT, our effective tax rate is
significantly less than the statutory combined rate as we are
allowed to deduct dividend distributions. In addition, there are
some permanent and temporary differences (including accounting
for securitizations, stock options, and other employee
compensation expenses) between GAAP income and taxable income
that result in changes in our effective rate from the statutory
rates.
|
|
NOTE 9. |
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS |
We estimate the fair value of our financial instruments using
available market information and other appropriate valuation
methodologies. These fair value estimates generally incorporate
discounted future cash flows at current market discount rates
for comparable investments. We validate our fair value estimates
on a quarterly basis by obtaining fair value estimates from
dealers who make a market in these financial instruments. We
believe the estimates we use reasonably reflect the values we
may be able to receive should we choose to sell them. Many
factors must be considered in order to estimate market values,
including, but not limited to interest rates, prepayment rates,
amount and timing of credit losses, supply and demand,
liquidity, and other market factors. Accordingly, our estimates
are inherently subjective in nature and involve uncertainty and
judgment to interpret relevant market and other data. Amounts
realized in actual sales may differ from the fair values
presented.
37
REDWOOD TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
The following table presents the carrying values and estimated
fair values of our financial instruments as of June 30,
2006 and December 31, 2005.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
(In thousands)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30, 2006 | |
|
December 31, 2005 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
Carrying | |
|
Fair | |
|
Carrying | |
|
Fair | |
|
|
Value | |
|
Value | |
|
Value | |
|
Value | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Real estate loans
held-for-investment
|
|
$ |
10,491,014 |
|
|
$ |
10,412,445 |
|
|
$ |
13,934,484 |
|
|
$ |
13,855,709 |
|
Real estate securities
available-for-sale
|
|
$ |
2,661,250 |
|
|
$ |
2,661,250 |
|
|
$ |
2,418,917 |
|
|
$ |
2,418,917 |
|
Interest rate agreements
|
|
$ |
53,573 |
|
|
$ |
53,573 |
|
|
$ |
31,220 |
|
|
$ |
31,220 |
|
Cash and cash equivalents
|
|
$ |
106,491 |
|
|
$ |
106,491 |
|
|
$ |
175,885 |
|
|
$ |
175,885 |
|
Restricted cash
|
|
$ |
86,227 |
|
|
$ |
86,227 |
|
|
$ |
72,421 |
|
|
$ |
72,421 |
|
Accrued interest receivable
|
|
$ |
66,798 |
|
|
$ |
66,798 |
|
|
$ |
76,469 |
|
|
$ |
76,469 |
|
|
Liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Redwood debt
|
|
$ |
529,383 |
|
|
$ |
529,383 |
|
|
$ |
169,707 |
|
|
$ |
169,707 |
|
ABS issued
|
|
$ |
11,897,988 |
|
|
$ |
11,866,302 |
|
|
$ |
15,585,277 |
|
|
$ |
15,519,383 |
|
Interest rate agreements
|
|
$ |
4,203 |
|
|
$ |
4,203 |
|
|
$ |
507 |
|
|
$ |
507 |
|
Accrued interest payable
|
|
$ |
46,927 |
|
|
$ |
46,927 |
|
|
$ |
41,027 |
|
|
$ |
41,027 |
|
Commitments to purchase
|
|
$ |
3,636 |
|
|
$ |
3,636 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
Methodologies we use to estimate fair market values for various
asset types are described below.
|
|
|
|
|
Residential loan and HELOC fair values are determined by
available market quotes and discounted cash flow analyses and
are confirmed by third party/dealer pricing indications. |
|
|
|
Commercial loan fair values are determined by appraisals on
underlying collateral and discounted cash flow analyses. |
|
|
|
|
|
Real estate securities fair values are determined by discounted
cash flow analyses and other valuation techniques using market
pricing assumptions confirmed by third party dealer/pricing
indications. |
|
|
|
Interest rate agreements |
|
|
|
|
|
Fair values on interest rate agreements are determined by third
party vendor modeling software and from valuations provided by
dealers active in derivative markets. |
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents |
|
|
|
|
|
Includes cash on hand and highly liquid investments with
original maturities of three months or less. Fair values equal
carrying values. |
|
|
|
|
|
Includes interest-earning cash balances in ABS entities for the
purpose of distribution to bondholders and reinvestment. Due to
the short-term nature of the restrictions, fair values
approximate carrying values. |
38
REDWOOD TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
|
|
|
Accrued interest receivable and payable |
|
|
|
|
|
Includes interest due and receivable on assets and due and
payable on our liabilities. Due to the short-term nature of when
these interest payments will be received or paid, fair values
approximate carrying values. |
|
|
|
|
|
All Redwood debt is adjustable and matures within one year; fair
values approximate carrying values. |
|
|
|
|
|
Fair values are determined by discounted cash flow analyses and
other valuation techniques confirmed by third party/dealer
pricing indications. |
|
|
|
Commitments to purchase |
|
|
|
|
|
Fair values are determined by discounted cash flow analyses and
other valuation techniques confirmed by third party/dealer
pricing indications. |
|
|
NOTE 10. |
STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY |
Stock Option Plan
In March 2006, we amended the previously amended 2002 Redwood
Trust, Inc. Incentive Stock Plan (Incentive Plan, or IP) for
executive officers, employees, and non-employee directors. This
amendment was approved by our stockholders in May 2006. The IP
authorizes our Board of Directors (or a committee appointed by
our Board of Directors) to grant incentive stock options as
defined under Section 422 of the Code (ISOs), options not
so qualified (NQSOs), deferred stock, restricted stock,
performance shares, stock appreciation rights, limited stock
appreciation rights (awards), and DERs to eligible recipients
other than non-employee directors. ISOs and NQSOs awarded to
employees have a maximum term of ten-years and generally vest
ratably over a four-year period. NQSOs awarded to non-employee
directors have a maximum term of ten years and generally vest
immediately or ratably over a three- or four-year period.
Non-employee directors are automatically provided annual awards
under the IP. The IP has been designed to permit the
Compensation Committee of our Board of Directors to grant and
certify awards that qualify as performance-based and otherwise
satisfy the requirements of Section 162(m) of the Code. In
addition, this latest amendment incorporated the addition of
performance units as a type of award under the Plan, which may
be awarded to officers, directors, and employees of Redwood or
any of its subsidiaries, and other persons expected to provide
significant services to Redwood or any of its subsidiaries.
Performance units are intended to be used for annual cash bonus
payments granted to Executive Committee members who are named
executive officers (the Chief Executive Officer and other four
most highly compensated officers) in an amount not to exceed
$5 million per grantee per year, so as to qualify as
performance-based compensation under the Code. As of
June 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, 849,895 and
315,866 shares of common stock, respectively, were
available for grant.
ISOs
Of the total shares of common stock available for grant, no more
than 963,637 shares of common stock are cumulatively
available for grant as ISOs. As of both June 30, 2006 and
December 31, 2005, 551,697 ISOs had been granted. The
exercise price for ISOs granted under the IP may not be less
than the fair market value of shares of common stock at the time
the ISO is granted.
39
REDWOOD TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
DERs
Redwood has granted stock options that accrue and pay cash or
stock DERs. Cash DERs per applicable option are cash payments
made that are equal to the per share dividends paid on common
stock to our shareholders. In 2005 and earlier, prior to our
adoption of FAS 123R on January 1, 2006, we expensed
the cash DERs to be paid on options granted prior to
January 1, 2003. These expenses were included in operating
expenses in our Consolidated Statements of Income for the years
2005 and earlier. For the three and six months ended
June 30, 2005, we accrued cash DER expenses of
$1.8 million and $3.5 million, respectively, relating
to these options. For 2005 and earlier years, stock options
granted between January 1, 2003 and December 31, 2005
that provided for cash DERs were accounted for under the
provisions of FAS 123; thus, there are no DER expenses
associated with these options as future DERs were included in
the valuation of the stock options at the grant date. For the
three and six months ended June 30, 2005, we accrued stock
option expenses of $0.3 million and $0.7 million,
respectively. With the adoption of FAS 123R on
January 1, 2006, the grant date fair value of all remaining
unvested stock options is expensed on the Consolidated
Statements of Income over the remaining vesting period of each
option. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2006,
stock option expense of $0.5 million and $1.1 million,
respectively, was recorded on our Consolidated Statements of
Income. As of June 30, 2006, there was $2.4 million of
unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested stock
options. These costs will be expensed over a weighted-average
period of 1.2 years. As of June 30, 2006 and
December 31, 2005, there were 1,394,191 and 1,491,403
unexercised options with cash DERs, respectively. Options with
cash DERs are participating securities under
EITF 03-6 and were
determined to be antidilutive in all reported periods.
Stock DERs represented shares of stock that were issuable when
the holders exercised the underlying stock options, the amount
of which was based on prior dividends paid per share on common
stock and the market value of the stock on the various dividend
payable dates. In November 2005, all options with stock DERs
were converted to options with cash DERs to comply with Internal
Revenue Code Section 409A deferred compensation rules. At
June 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, there were no
unexercised options with stock DERs. For the three and six
months ended June 30, 2005, an expense of $10,000 and
income of $59,000, respectively, was recorded related to stock
options with stock DERs for awards that were considered variable
awards under APB 25.
Redwood has also granted stock options with no DERs. As of
June 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, there were
113,035 and 57,009 of unexercised options with no DERs,
respectively.
40
REDWOOD TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
A summary of the stock option activity during the three and six
months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005 is presented below.
Note 2 provides a discussion on the assumptions used
to value stock options at grant date.
Stock Option Activity
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended June 30, | |
|
|
| |
|
|
2006 | |
|
2005 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
Weighted Average | |
|
|
|
Weighted Average | |
|
|
Shares | |
|
Exercise Price | |
|
Shares | |
|
Exercise Price | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Stock Options
Outstanding
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding options at beginning of
period
|
|
|
1,507,957 |
|
|
$ |
33.19 |
|
|
|
1,612,435 |
|
|
$ |
31.88 |
|
|
|
Options granted
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,601 |
|
|
$ |
52.20 |
|
|
|
Options exercised
|
|
|
(350 |
) |
|
$ |
24.50 |
|
|
|
(6,905 |
) |
|
$ |
28.67 |
|
|
|
Options forfeited
|
|
|
(381 |
) |
|
$ |
43.13 |
|
|
|
(10,392 |
) |
|
$ |
47.13 |
|
|
Stock dividend equivalent rights
earned
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,301 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding options at end of period
|
|
|
1,507,226 |
|
|
$ |
33.19 |
|
|
|
1,602,040 |
|
|
$ |
31.71 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Options exercisable at period-end
|
|
|
1,287,156 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,160,054 |
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average fair value of
options granted during the period
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
4.17 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Six Months Ended June 30, | |
|
|
| |
|
|
2006 | |
|
2005 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
Weighted Average | |
|
|
|
Weighted Average | |
|
|
Shares | |
|
Exercise Price | |
|
Shares | |
|
Exercise Price | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Stock Options Activity
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding options at beginning of
period
|
|
|
1,548,412 |
|
|
$ |
32.60 |
|
|
|
1,624,465 |
|
|
$ |
31.77 |
|
|
|
Options granted
|
|
|
33,871 |
|
|
$ |
41.09 |
|
|
|
3,601 |
|
|
$ |
51.70 |
|
|
|
Options exercised
|
|
|
(73,641 |
) |
|
$ |
24.13 |
|
|
|
(22,545 |
) |
|
$ |
18.91 |
|
|
|
Options forfeited
|
|
|
(1,416 |
) |
|
$ |
41.16 |
|
|
|
(13,359 |
) |
|
$ |
43.64 |
|
|
Stock dividend equivalent rights
earned
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
9,878 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding options at end of period
|
|
|
1,507,226 |
|
|
$ |
33.19 |
|
|
|
1,602,040 |
|
|
$ |
31.71 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Options exercisable at period-end
|
|
|
1,287,156 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,160,054 |
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average fair value of
options granted during the period
|
|
$ |
3.41 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
10.84 |
|
|
|
|
|
41
REDWOOD TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
The following table summarizes information about stock options
outstanding at June 30, 2006.
Stock Option Exercise Prices as of June 30,
2006
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Options Outstanding | |
|
Options Exercisable | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
Weighted Average | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Remaining | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Number | |
|
Contractual Life | |
|
Weighted Average | |
|
Number | |
|
Weighted Average | |
Range of Exercise Prices |
|
Outstanding | |
|
in Years | |
|
Exercise Price | |
|
Exercisable | |
|
Exercise Price | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
$10 to $20
|
|
|
351,783 |
|
|
|
3.18 |
|
|
$ |
12.75 |
|
|
|
351,783 |
|
|
$ |
12.75 |
|
$20 to $30
|
|
|
388,709 |
|
|
|
4.20 |
|
|
$ |
24.17 |
|
|
|
348,533 |
|
|
$ |
23.84 |
|
$30 to $40
|
|
|
266,460 |
|
|
|
0.90 |
|
|
$ |
37.49 |
|
|
|
266,335 |
|
|
$ |
37.49 |
|
$40 to $50
|
|
|
130,931 |
|
|
|
2.81 |
|
|
$ |
44.37 |
|
|
|
130,756 |
|
|
$ |
44.38 |
|
$50 to $60
|
|
|
368,542 |
|
|
|
7.64 |
|
|
$ |
55.08 |
|
|
|
188,948 |
|
|
$ |
54.81 |
|
$60 to $63
|
|
|
801 |
|
|
|
6.12 |
|
|
$ |
62.54 |
|
|
|
801 |
|
|
$ |
62.54 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$10 to $63
|
|
|
1,507,226 |
|
|
|
4.10 |
|
|
$ |
33.19 |
|
|
|
1,287,156 |
|
|
$ |
30.29 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Restricted Stock
As of June 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, 18,186 and
21,038 shares, respectively, of restricted stock were
outstanding. For both the three and six months ended
June 30, 2006, 247 shares of restricted stock were
granted. No restrictions lapsed during the three months ended
June 30, 2006 and 2005. During the six months ended
June 30, 2006 and 2005, restrictions on 972 and
1,750 shares lapsed, respectively. Restrictions on the
remaining shares of outstanding restricted stock lapse through
July 1, 2010. The cost of these grants is amortized over
the vesting term using an accelerated method in accordance with
FASB Interpretation No. 28 Accounting for Stock
Appreciation Rights and Other Variable Stock Options or Award
Plans (FIN 28), and FAS 123R. Amortization expense
of restricted stock awards totaled $76,000 and $150,000,
respectively, for the three and six months ended June 30,
2006, respectively. Amortization expense of restricted stock
awards totaled $21,000 and $39,000 for three and six months
ended June 30, 2005, respectively. As of June 30,
2006, there was $0.5 million of unrecognized compensation
cost related to nonvested restricted stock. This cost will be
recognized over a weighted average period of 1.2 years.
Restricted Stock Outstanding
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended June 30, | |
|
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2006 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
Weighted Average | |
|
|
|
Weighted Average | |
|
|
|
|
Grant Date | |
|
|
|
Grant Date | |
|
|
Units | |
|
Fair Value | |
|
Units | |
|
Fair Value | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Restricted stock outstanding at the
beginning of period
|
|
|
18,070 |
|
|
$ |
45.65 |
|
|
|
3,831 |
|
|
$ |
56.83 |
|
Restricted stock granted
|
|
|
247 |
|
|
|
40.49 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stock for which restrictions lapsed
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Restricted stock forfeited
|
|
|
(131 |
) |
|
|
46.98 |
|
|
|
(215 |
) |
|
|
58.23 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Restricted stock outstanding at end
of period
|
|
|
18,186 |
|
|
$ |
45.57 |
|
|
|
3,616 |
|
|
$ |
56.75 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
42
REDWOOD TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Restricted Stock Outstanding
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended June 30, | |
|
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2006 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
Weighted Average | |
|
|
|
Weighted Average | |
|
|
|
|
Grant Date Fair | |
|
|
|
Grant Date Fair | |
|
|
Units | |
|
Value | |
|
Units | |
|
Value | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Restricted stock outstanding at the
beginning of period
|
|
|
21,038 |
|
|
$ |
45.96 |
|
|
|
5,912 |
|
|
$ |
45.47 |
|
Restricted stock granted
|
|
|
247 |
|
|
|
40.49 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stock for which restrictions lapsed
|
|
|
(972 |
) |
|
|
53.74 |
|
|
|
(1,750 |
) |
|
|
18.62 |
|
Restricted stock forfeited
|
|
|
(2,127 |
) |
|
|
45.15 |
|
|
|
(546 |
) |
|
|
56.86 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Restricted stock outstanding at end
of period
|
|
|
18,186 |
|
|
$ |
45.57 |
|
|
|
3,616 |
|
|
$ |
56.75 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred Stock Units
The IP allows for the granting of Deferred Stock Units (DSUs)
through the 2002 Redwood Trust, Inc., Executive Deferred
Compensation Plan (EDCP). These are discussed below.
Executive Deferred Compensation Plan
In May 2002, our Board of Directors approved the 2002 EDCP. The
EDCP allows eligible employees and directors to defer portions
of current salary and certain other forms of compensation.
Redwood may match some deferrals up to certain levels.
Compensation deferred under the EDCP are assets of Redwood and
subject to the claims of the general creditors of Redwood. For
the three and six months ended June 30, 2006, deferrals of
$0.6 million and $1.9 million, respectively, were made
under the EDCP. For the three and six months ended June 30,
2005, deferrals of $0.4 million and $0.7 million,
respectively, were made under the EDCP. The EDCP allows for the
investment of deferrals in either an interest crediting account
or DSUs. The rate of accrual in the interest crediting account
is set forth in the EDCP. For deferrals prior to July 1,
2004, the accrual rate is based on a calculation of the marginal
rate of return on our portfolio of earning assets. This accrual
rate will continue for these deferred amounts through
July 1, 2007 and then will be based on references to
publicly traded mutual funds or the applicable federal rate
(AFR). For deferrals after July 1, 2004, the accrual rate
is based on references to publicly traded mutual funds or the
AFR. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2006,
accrued interest of $0.2 million and $0.5 million was
credited to participants, respectively. For the three and six
months ended June 30, 2005, accrued interest credited
totaled $0.4 million and $0.7 million, respectively.
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2006, DSUs
valued at $20,000 and $261,000 were purchased with amounts
previously deferred, respectively. Withdrawals made from the
EDCP during both the three and six months ended June 30,
2006 totaled $1.9 million.
43
REDWOOD TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
The following table provides detail on changes in
participants accounts in the EDCP for the three and six
months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005.
EDCP Activity
(In thousands)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended | |
|
Six Months Ended | |
|
|
June 30, | |
|
June 30, | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
2006 | |
|
2005 | |
|
2006 | |
|
2005 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Cash accounts transfer in of
participants payroll deductions from the EDCP
|
|
$ |
558 |
|
|
$ |
396 |
|
|
$ |
1,924 |
|
|
$ |
703 |
|
Accrued interest earned in EDCP
|
|
|
208 |
|
|
|
351 |
|
|
|
504 |
|
|
|
694 |
|
Participant withdrawals
|
|
|
(1,879 |
) |
|
|
(225 |
) |
|
|
(2,120 |
) |
|
|
(225 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net change in participants
equity
|
|
$ |
(1,113 |
) |
|
$ |
522 |
|
|
$ |
308 |
|
|
$ |
1,172 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at beginning of period
|
|
$ |
8,426 |
|
|
$ |
5,578 |
|
|
$ |
7,005 |
|
|
$ |
4,928 |
|
Balance at end of period
|
|
$ |
7,313 |
|
|
$ |
6,100 |
|
|
$ |
7,313 |
|
|
$ |
6,100 |
|
The following table provides detail on the financial position of
the EDCP at June 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005.
Net Assets Available for EDCP Participant Benefits
(In thousands)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30, 2006 | |
|
December 31, 2005 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
Cash Accounts
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Participants deferrals
|
|
$ |
4,783 |
|
|
$ |
4,064 |
|
Accrued interest credited
|
|
|
2,530 |
|
|
|
2,941 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net assets available for
participants benefit
|
|
$ |
7,313 |
|
|
$ |
7,005 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred Stock Units
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2006, 12,721
and 85,716 DSUs, respectively, were granted through deferrals
under the IP, which represented values of $0.6 million and
$3.6 million at the time of the grants, respectively. For
the three and six months ended June 30, 2005, 21,773 and
34,564 DSUs, respectively, were granted through deferrals under
the IP, which represented values of $1.1 million and
$1.9 million at the time of the grants, respectively. For
both the three and six months ended June 30, 2006 11,471
DSUs were distributed out of the EDCP and converted to common
stock. There were no forfeitures of DSUs during the six months
ended June 30, 2006. For both the three and six months
ended June 30, 2005, 1,889 DSUs were forfeited. As of
June 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, 492,371 and
418,126 of DSUs were outstanding, respectively. As of
June 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, the number of
vested DSUs in the EDCP was 135,628 and 44,981, respectively.
Restrictions on the remaining shares of outstanding DSUs lapse
through July 1, 2010. As of June 30, 2006, there was
$11.3 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to
nonvested DSUs. This cost will be recognized over a
weighted-average period of 1.1 years. Amortization expense
of DSUs totaled $2.4 million and $4.5 million during
the three and six months ended June 30, 2006, respectively.
Amortization expense of DSUs totaled $0.6 million and
$0.8 million for the three and six months ended
June 30, 2005, respectively.
44
REDWOOD TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
The tables below provide summaries of the balance and activities
of the DSUs in the EDCP.
Deferred Stock Units
(In thousands)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30, 2006 | |
|
December 31, 2005 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
Value of DSUs at grant
|
|
$ |
22,656 |
|
|
$ |
19,199 |
|
Participant forfeitures
|
|
|
(110 |
) |
|
|
(110 |
) |
Participant distributions
|
|
|
(347 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Change in value at period end since
date of grant
|
|
|
1,843 |
|
|
|
(1,837 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Value of DSUs at end of period
|
|
$ |
24,042 |
|
|
$ |
17,252 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred Stock Units Activity
(In thousands, except unit amounts)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended June 30, | |
|
|
| |
|
|
2006 | |
|
2005 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
Weighted | |
|
|
|
Weighted | |
|
|
|
|
Average | |
|
|
|
Average | |
|
|
|
|
Fair | |
|
Grant Date | |
|
|
|
Fair | |
|
Grant Date | |
|
|
Units | |
|
Value | |
|
Fair Value | |
|
Units | |
|
Value | |
|
Fair Value | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Balance at beginning of period
|
|
|
491,121 |
|
|
$ |
21,275 |
|
|
$ |
45.00 |
|
|
|
104,952 |
|
|
$ |
5,371 |
|
|
$ |
51.33 |
|
Transfer in of DSUs (value of
grants)
|
|
|
12,721 |
|
|
|
556 |
|
|
|
43.71 |
|
|
|
21,773 |
|
|
|
1,136 |
|
|
|
52.17 |
|
Distribution of DSUs
|
|
|
(11,471 |
) |
|
|
(347 |
) |
|
|
30.27 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Change in valuation during period
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,558 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
45 |
|
|
|
|
|
Participant forfeitures
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,889 |
) |
|
|
(110 |
) |
|
|
58.23 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net change during period
|
|
|
1,250 |
|
|
|
2,767 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
19,884 |
|
|
|
1,071 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at end of period
|
|
|
492,371 |
|
|
$ |
24,042 |
|
|
$ |
45.31 |
|
|
|
124,836 |
|
|
$ |
6,442 |
|
|
$ |
51.37 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
45
REDWOOD TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Deferred Stock Units Activity
(In thousands, except unit amounts)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Six Months Ended June 30, | |
|
|
| |
|
|
2006 | |
|
2005 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
Weighted | |
|
|
|
Weighted | |
|
|
|
|
Average | |
|
|
|
Average | |
|
|
|
|
Fair | |
|
Grant Date | |
|
|
|
Fair | |
|
Grant Date | |
|
|
Units | |
|
Value | |
|
Fair Value | |
|
Units | |
|
Value | |
|
Fair Value | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Balance at beginning of period
|
|
|
418,126 |
|
|
$ |
17,252 |
|
|
$ |
45.65 |
|
|
|
92,161 |
|
|
$ |
5,722 |
|
|
$ |
50.52 |
|
Transfer in of DSUs (value of
grants)
|
|
|
85,716 |
|
|
|
3,568 |
|
|
|
41.26 |
|
|
|
34,564 |
|
|
|
1,867 |
|
|
|
54.02 |
|
Distribution of DSUs
|
|
|
(11,471 |
) |
|
|
(347 |
) |
|
|
30.27 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Change in valuation during period
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,569 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,037 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Participant forfeitures
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,889 |
) |
|
|
(110 |
) |
|
|
58.23 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net change during period
|
|
|
74,245 |
|
|
|
6,790 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
32,675 |
|
|
|
720 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at end of period
|
|
|
492,371 |
|
|
$ |
24,042 |
|
|
$ |
45.31 |
|
|
|
124,836 |
|
|
$ |
6,442 |
|
|
$ |
51.37 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
In May 2002, our stockholders approved the 2002 Redwood Trust,
Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), effective July 1,
2002. The purpose of the ESPP is to give our employees an
opportunity to acquire an equity interest in Redwood through the
purchase of shares of common stock at a discount. The ESPP
allows eligible employees to have up to 15% of their annual
gross compensation (including base salary, bonus, and cash DERs,
and subject to certain other limitations) withheld to purchase
common stock at 85% of its market value. The maximum gross
compensation that any participant can contribute to the ESPP in
any calendar quarter is $6,250. Market value as defined under
the ESPP is the lesser of the closing market price of the common
stock as of the start of an offering period in the ESPP or the
closing market price on the quarterly purchase date. The
offering period starts on January 1st of each calendar
year and consists of four quarterly purchase periods.
The ESPP allows a maximum of 100,000 shares of common stock
to be purchased. As of June 30, 2006, 29,075 shares
have been purchased. For the three and six months ended
June 30, 2006, employees acquired an aggregate of 2,754 and
5,460 shares of common stock, respectively, at an average
purchase price of $35.10 and $35.09 per share,
respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30,
2005, employees acquired an aggregate of 1,207 and
2,501 shares of common stock, respectively, at an average
purchase price of $43.84 and $43.67 per share,
respectively. As of June 30, 2006 and December 31,
2005, there remained a negligible amount of uninvested employee
contributions in the ESPP.
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REDWOOD TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan Activity
(In thousands)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months | |
|
Six Months | |
|
|
Ended | |
|
Ended | |
|
|
June 30, | |
|
June 30, | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
2006 | |
|
2005 | |
|
2006 | |
|
2005 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Transfer in of participants
payroll deductions from the ESPP
|
|
$ |
97 |
|
|
$ |
53 |
|
|
$ |
184 |
|
|
$ |
109 |
|
Cost of common stock issued to
participants under ESPP
|
|
|
(97 |
) |
|
|
(53 |
) |
|
|
(192 |
) |
|
|
(109 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net change in participants
equity
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
(8 |
) |
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at beginning of period
|
|
$ |
5 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
13 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
Balance at end of period
|
|
$ |
5 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
5 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
Common Stock Repurchases
Our Board of Directors has approved the repurchase of a total of
7,455,000 shares of our common stock. A total of
6,455,000 shares were repurchased in 1998 and 1999. As of
June 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, there remained
1,000,000 shares available under the authorization for
repurchase. Repurchased shares have been returned to the status
of authorized but unissued shares of common stock.
Direct Stock Purchase and Dividend Reinvestment
Plan
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2006, we issued
275,448 and 485,101 shares of common stock, respectively,
through our Direct Stock Purchase and Dividend Reinvestment Plan
(DSPP) for net proceeds of $11.8 million and
$20.5 million, respectively. For the three and six months
ended June 30, 2005 124,801 and 469,556 shares were
issued through our DSPP for total proceeds of $6.3 million
and $25.6 million, respectively.
Equity Offerings
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005,
we did not undertake any equity offerings.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Certain assets are marked to market through accumulated other
comprehensive income on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. These
adjustments affect our book value but not our net income. As of
June 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, we reported net
accumulated other comprehensive income of $90.9 million and
$73.7 million, respectively. Changes in this account
reflect increases or decreases in the fair value of our earning
assets and interest rate agreements during the period, and also
reflect changes due to calls of our securities, write downs to
fair value of a portion of our securities, premium or discount
amortization of our securities, and amortization of realized
gains or losses on our interest rate agreements.
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REDWOOD TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
The following table provides a summary of the components of
accumulated other comprehensive income as of June 30, 2006
and December 31, 2005.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
(In thousands)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30, 2006 | |
|
December 31, 2005 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
Net unrealized gains on real estate
securities
|
|
$ |
55,818 |
|
|
$ |
56,542 |
|
Net unrealized gains on interest
rate agreements accounted for as cash flow hedges
|
|
|
35,119 |
|
|
|
17,189 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total accumulated other
comprehensive income
|
|
$ |
90,937 |
|
|
$ |
73,731 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NOTE 11. |
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES |
As of June 30, 2006, we were obligated under non-cancelable
operating leases with expiration dates through 2013 for
$5.2 million. The majority of the future lease payments are
related to the ten-year operating lease for our executive
offices, which expires in 2013. The total lease payments to be
made over the ten-year period, including certain free-rent
periods, are being recognized as office rent expense on
straight-line basis over the ten-year period. Leasehold
improvements for our executive offices are amortized into
expense over the ten-year lease term. The unamortized leasehold
improvement balance at June 30, 2006 was $1.9 million.
Future Lease Commitments by Year
(In thousands)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30, 2006 | |
|
|
| |
2006 (last six months)
|
|
$ |
453 |
|
2007
|
|
|
751 |
|
2008
|
|
|
688 |
|
2009
|
|
|
703 |
|
2010
|
|
|
703 |
|
2011 and thereafter
|
|
|
1,951 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$ |
5,249 |
|
|
|
|
|
As of June 30, 2006, there were no pending legal
proceedings to which we were a party or to which any of our
properties were subject.
The table below shows our commitments to purchase loans and
securities as of June 30, 2006. The loan purchase
commitments represent derivative instruments under
FAS No. 149, Amendment of Statement 133 on
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
(FAS 149). See Note 9 for the fair value of
those commitments.
Commitments to Purchase
(In thousands)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30, 2006 | |
|
|
| |
Real estate loans
|
|
$ |
850,000 |
|
Real estate securities
|
|
|
70,361 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$ |
920,361 |
|
|
|
|
|
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REDWOOD TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
In November 2005, we entered into an agreement to purchase
certain certificates in a commercial mortgage loan
securitization to be issued by a securitization entity to be
formed at a later date. We anticipate that this will require us
to purchase up to 50% of any BB+ and lower grade certificates
issued by this entity, on between $150 million to
$200 million of loan collateral, pursuant to the
underwriting criteria set forth in the agreement. As of
June 30, 2006, there were approximately $68 million of
commercial mortgage loans originated, but not yet securitized
under this agreement. Additionally, we may be required to
purchase at least 50% of a third partys junior
participation interest in this securitization, under certain
circumstances (primarily where underlying loan collateral is
required to be repurchased due to poor loan performance). As of
June 30, 2006, we have not been required to purchase any
junior participation interest; all loans funded to date are
performing as expected. At June 30, 2006, we estimate the
value of this commitment to be negligible.
|
|
NOTE 12. |
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS |
In July 2006, we purchased or committed to purchase
$142 million residential real estate loans,
$15 million residential loan CES ($3 million to
be funded with equity and $12 million on behalf of Acacia),
and $26 million other real estate loan securities (all on
behalf of Acacia).
In July 2006, we sold residential loan CES with a principal
value of $16 million. We will recognize GAAP gains on these
sales of $2 million. In July 2006, we sold other commercial
and residential real estate securities with a principal value of
$13 million. We will recognize GAAP losses on these sales
of $0.3 million. No securities were called in July 2006.
In July 2006, we committed to issue Acacia ABS (Acacia 10)
for $500 million. In addition to selling a majority of the
investment-grade ABS, we sold a portion of the equity
securities. The collateral in Acacia 10 consists of a
greater amount of
BB-rated and
B-rated assets than we
had included in prior Acacia entities.
On July 31, 2006, we entered into a lease for additional
office space at our principal executive offices. The initial
term of the lease begins January 1, 2008 and expires
May 31, 2018. The rent commitment over the initial lease
term for the new premises is $9.9 million. Prior to
January 1, 2008 we will lease the new premises from another
tenant of our landlord.
In July 2006, we issued 224,766 shares of common stock
through our DSPP for net proceeds of $11 million.
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|
|
Item 2. |
MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS |
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT
This Form 10-Q
contains forward-looking statements within the safe harbor
provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995. Statements that are not historical in nature, including
the words anticipated, estimated,
should, expect, believe,
intend, and similar expressions, are intended to
identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking
statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including,
among other things, those described in our Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the
year ended December 31, 2005 under the caption Risk
Factors. Other risks, uncertainties, and factors that
could cause actual results to differ materially from those
projected are detailed from time to time in reports filed by us
with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including
Forms 10-K, 10-Q,
and 8-K.
We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any
forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new
information, future events, or otherwise. In light of these
risks, uncertainties, and assumptions, the forward-looking
events mentioned or discussed in, or incorporated by reference
into, this
Form 10-Q might
not occur. Accordingly, our actual results may differ from our
current expectations, estimates, and projections.
Important factors that may impact our actual results include
changes in interest rates and market values; changes in
prepayment rates; general economic conditions, particularly as
they affect the price of earning assets and the credit status of
borrowers; the level of liquidity in the capital markets as it
affects our ability to finance our real estate asset portfolio;
and other factors not presently identified. This
Form 10-Q contains
statistics and other data that in some cases have been obtained
from, or compiled from information made available by, servicers
and other third-party service providers.
SUMMARY AND OUTLOOK
Our primary source of revenue is interest income paid to us from
the loans and securities we own, which in turn consists of the
monthly loan payments made by homeowners and commercial property
owners on their real estate loans. Our primary product focus is
credit-enhancing real estate loans that are high quality.
High quality means real estate loans that typically
have features such as lower
loan-to-value ratios,
borrowers with strong credit histories, and other indications of
creditworthiness relative to the range of loans within
U.S. real estate markets as a whole. We currently sponsor
the securitization through our Sequoia program of all the
residential real estate loans we acquire. We also sponsor the
re-securitization through our Acacia CDO (collateralized debt
obligation) program of investment-grade (and, to a lesser
degree, non-investment grade) real estate securities. We seek to
invest in assets that have the potential to provide for high
cash flow returns over a long period of time to help support our
goal of maintaining steady dividends over time.
We declared regular quarterly dividends of $0.70 per share
in each of the first and second quarters of 2006. We intend to
declare and distribute the remainder of our 2005 REIT taxable
income as regular quarterly dividends by September 2006. We
expect to permanently retain approximately 10% of the ordinary
real estate investment trust (REIT) taxable income we earn
during 2006 and to retain the after-tax profits earned in our
taxable subsidiaries. We also plan to defer the distribution of
a portion of our 2006 income, so that it will be distributed by
September 2007. These are similar actions to those we have taken
in recent years. With these actions, and in order to meet our
distribution requirements, we expect to declare a special
dividend in the fourth quarter of 2006. This special dividend is
likely to be below the $3.00 per share special dividend
paid in December 2005, unless we decide to sell a significant
amount of appreciated assets in the second half of 2006.
Our reported GAAP net income was $31 million
($1.20 per share) for the second quarter of 2006, a
decrease from the GAAP net income of $41 million
($1.62 per share) earned in the second quarter of 2005. For
the first six months of 2006, our GAAP net income was
$59 million ($2.29 per share), a
50
decrease from the GAAP net income of $101 million
($4.04 per share) earned during the first six months of
2005. Our GAAP return on equity was 13% for the second quarter
of 2006 and 12% for the first six months of 2006, compared to
17% for the second quarter of 2005 and 22% for the first six
months of 2005.
Net interest income decreased in the 2006 periods from the 2005
periods. This was largely driven by lower interest income from
our Sequoia program as a result of a reduced balance of IO
securities. Net interest income has also been hampered by
relatively higher levels of unutilized cash. Operating expenses
increased as we further professionalize our finance and
information staff, increase our capability to pursue new
business and opportunities, and increased due diligence expenses
relating to acquisitions. (We reclassified due diligence
expenses from a reduction in net interest income to an operating
expense beginning this quarter and historical numbers presented
have been adjusted accordingly.) Net recognized gains in the
second quarter of 2006 increased from the second quarter of
2005. However, for the first six-month period, net gains
decreased in 2006 as compared to 2005. In the first six months
of 2006, we generated gains from selling assets acquired as a
result of calling Acacia CDO 2. Gains from calls of residential
credit-enhancement securities were not a major factor in the
first six months of 2006 but were significant in the
corresponding period of 2005. Provisions for taxes were lower in
the 2006 periods from 2005 periods.
Table 1 Net Income
(In thousands, except share data)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended | |
|
Six Months Ended | |
|
|
June 30, | |
|
June 30, | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
2006 | |
|
2005 | |
|
2006 | |
|
2005 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Total interest income
|
|
$ |
218,238 |
|
|
$ |
248,505 |
|
|
$ |
444,120 |
|
|
$ |
486,427 |
|
Total interest expense
|
|
|
(173,519 |
) |
|
|
(195,125 |
) |
|
|
(354,174 |
) |
|
|
(371,022 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net interest income
|
|
|
44,719 |
|
|
|
53,380 |
|
|
|
89,946 |
|
|
|
115,405 |
|
Operating expenses
|
|
|
(16,037 |
) |
|
|
(11,456 |
) |
|
|
(28,619 |
) |
|
|
(23,254 |
) |
Net recognized gains and valuation
adjustments
|
|
|
5,993 |
|
|
|
3,045 |
|
|
|
4,123 |
|
|
|
18,057 |
|
Provision for income taxes
|
|
|
(3,265 |
) |
|
|
(4,054 |
) |
|
|
(6,025 |
) |
|
|
(8,731 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income
|
|
$ |
31,410 |
|
|
$ |
40,915 |
|
|
$ |
59,425 |
|
|
$ |
101,477 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted common shares
|
|
|
26,108,975 |
|
|
|
25,196,286 |
|
|
|
25,909,923 |
|
|
|
25,109,390 |
|
Net income per share
|
|
$ |
1.20 |
|
|
$ |
1.62 |
|
|
$ |
2.29 |
|
|
$ |
4.04 |
|
Better than expected credit results on the loans we
credit-enhance has been the primary driver of our continued
strong earnings results. For the residential real estate loans
we credit-enhance, delinquencies remain at historically low
levels and annual credit losses continue to be less than one
basis point (0.01%) of the current balance of these loans.
Credit results for the commercial real estate loans we
credit-enhance have also been excellent.
Prepayment rates (CPR) for residential ARM loans owned by
Sequoia entities increased from an average of 39% in the second
quarter of 2005 to 48% in the second quarter of 2006. Faster
prepayments on ARMs have been caused primarily by the flatter
yield curve. Borrowers are more inclined to refinance out of
ARMs and into hybrid or fixed rate loans when the effective
interest rates on ARMs are not significantly lower than these
alternatives. Additionally, new forms of adjustable-rate
mortgages (negative amortization, option ARMs, and
Moving Treasury Average (MTA) ARMs) represent an increased
share of the ARM market. Faster prepayment rates for our
consolidated ARM loans had a negative impact on our net interest
income in the first half of 2006. However, in the long term we
believe we may benefit from faster residential loan prepayments
on ARM loans due to our significant investment in
discount-priced residential credit enhancement securities
(CES) with these loans in their underlying pools.
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We seek to maintain a structured balance sheet that we believe
should allow us to weather potential general economic downturns
and liquidity crises. We generally seek to put ourselves in a
position where changes in interest rates would not be likely to
materially harm our ability to meet our long-term goals or
maintain our regular dividend rate. We use debt to finance loans
and securities that we are accumulating as inventory for sale to
securitization entities sponsored by us.
We are constraining our asset acquisitions in order to preserve
excess cash balances for attractive investment opportunities in
the future. Our current capital utilization plan is to invest
our remaining excess capital steadily during the remainder of
2006 and throughout 2007. The impact of this excess capital
balance on our net interest income is likely to dampen our
earnings relative to what it might have been if we were more
fully invested. We may decide to accelerate (or slow) our
acquisitions (as compared to our current capital utilization
plan) depending on market conditions.
Designated credit reserve on all consolidated real estate loans
and securities (adjustable, fixed, and hybrid) is
$611 million, or $23.80 per share outstanding, at
June 30, 2006. The designated credit reserve was
$445 million, or $17.34 per share, on residential real
estate assets and was $166 million, or $6.46 per
share, on commercial real estate assets. We will realize this
$611 million credit reserve into income (for the most part,
over the next seven years) to the extent it is not diminished by
credit losses. This would be in addition to the coupon income
and other income we earn on an ongoing basis. Faster prepayments
result in our realizing this income more quickly.
Our mortgage conduits residential loan securitization
business is in transition. In 2005 and prior years, we generated
attractive levels of economic gains (as indicated by high levels
of gains on sale for tax purposes) by acquiring high-quality
one- and six-month LIBOR adjustable-rate residential loans from
originators, selling the loans to Sequoia securitization
entities, and then sponsoring Sequoia securitizations of these
loans. In todays flat to inverted yield curve environment,
however, ARMs indexed to London Inter-Bank Offered Rate
(LIBOR) are not an attractive option for homeowners,
causing origination volume of this product to decrease
dramatically. In addition, several Wall Street and other firms
have entered the residential conduit business, increasing
competition and reducing securitization
gain-on-sale
opportunities.
We are responding to these changes by broadening our residential
conduits product line (both in terms of product type and
loan quality characteristics) and by expanding our mortgage
originator customer base. We are focusing on market areas and
relationships where we believe we have, or can develop, a
competitive advantage. We expect our residential conduit
business will break even economically this year (or generate a
small loss) while not absorbing much capital. Even at break-even
levels, our residential conduit brings multiple benefits to our
business as a whole and is an excellent source of assets for us
to invest in. In the longer term, we expect our residential
conduit to develop in a manner that will once again generate
attractive returns for our shareholders.
In the second quarter, we acquired $273 million of
residential loans for future sale to our securitization
entities, and, at June 30, 2006, had commitments to acquire
another $850 million of loans for settlement in the third
quarter of 2006. Some of these loans were short-reset ARMs, most
of them were hybrid loans, and all were high-quality loans.
We are a large and active investor in the market for residential
credit-enhancement securities created by others, and we continue
to allocate the greater part of our capital to these assets.
We are building our business of credit-enhancing securitized
commercial real estate loans. In the first half of 2006, we
acquired or committed to acquire the first-loss (controlling
interest class) of two CMBS securitizations on a lead basis. In
2004 and 2005, we acquired partial interest in 14 CMBS
first-loss securities in conjunction with a partner that acted
as the lead buyer.
We sponsor Acacia CDO transactions and invest in the CDO equity
securities we create. The market for sponsoring CDO
securitizations continues to be attractive, although it has
become more competitive. We expect that CDO investments will
generate attractive cash flows over time. We believe that the
CDO business will experience significant innovation over time
and we continue to explore new ways to take
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advantage of these structures. In late 2005, we completed our
first predominately commercial real estate CDO. In July 2006, we
sponsored an Acacia transaction that had an asset pool with a
greater amount of BB-rated and B-rated assets than we had
included in the past. Also for the first time, Redwood did not
acquire all of the Acacia CDO equity securities, as we are
seeking to develop a broad investor base for these assets. We
may also incorporate an increasing amount of synthetic assets in
Acacias asset pools. Over the next few years, we expect
our CDO sponsorship business to grow and evolve in interesting
new ways and to continue to generate attractive new investments
and asset management fees.
The health of the real estate industry is cyclical. The
tremendous growth in residential real estate prices appears to
be slowing. We believe it is probable that residential real
estate fundamentals may continue to deteriorate over the next
two years, causing our credit losses to increase but also
reducing acquisition prices for the assets we seek to buy. As a
result, our current plan, which is subject to change, is to
invest our excess capital ($191 million at June 30,
2006) steadily over the next two years so that we maintain
reduced risk levels while also maintaining cash to take
advantage of potential opportunities to acquire cheaper assets.
As our excess cash balances are drawn down over time, we may
seek to issue additional equity in order to maintain excess cash
for the future. We will likely modify this plan as the market
environment changes. Nevertheless, as a result of this general
plan of action, it is likely that we will continue to have
relatively high cash balances for some time. Our strong balance
sheet, including these cash balances as well as low levels of
Redwood debt, will be particularly helpful in the event that
real estate credit fundamentals deteriorate significantly.
In our view, the long-term outlook for our business is good.
Housing price increases over the past several years have reduced
our risk of credit loss in the future for our existing
residential assets. For most of our residential credit risk
assets, the underlying loans were originated in 2003 and 2004.
Commercial property values and cash flows are increasing in many
areas. Our portfolio of assets as a whole has the ability to
generate attractive earnings, cash flows, and dividends in the
future, assuming real estate credit losses do not increase
materially. Over the long term, we believe it is reasonably
likely that we will be able to continue to find attractive
investment opportunities, as we believe that we are an efficient
competitor and because our market segments are growing (as the
amount of real estate loans outstanding increases and the
percentage of these loans that are securitized increases).
In general, we expect per share earnings and our special
dividend in 2006 to be lower than 2005 as a result of higher
levels of unutilized capital, a newer portfolio on average (our
seasoned assets have largely been sold or called), few gains
from sales (as we are not planning a significant amount of sales
at this time), fewer calls (as we have fewer callable assets),
continued high premium amortization expenses on the residential
loans consolidated from Sequoia trusts as these loans continue
to prepay rapidly, and for other reasons. There is a high degree
of quarter-to-quarter
variability of earnings in our business models, and short-term
earnings trends should be interpreted with care. As management,
we focus on building the net present value of future cash flows
and on building our ability to sustain our regular dividend rate.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
SECOND QUARTER AND FIRST HALF 2006 AS COMPARED
TO 2005
Acquisitions, Securitizations, Sales, and
Calls
Acquisitions, securitizations, gains from sales, and calls thus
far in 2006 have been at lower levels than in 2005. Acquisitions
and securitizations of real estate loans decreased as the
available volume of loans we typically acquire (generally LIBOR
ARM residential high-quality loans) was very low and acquisition
prices high relative to the value of these loans within a
securitization. Acquisitions of securities have been at slightly
lower levels primarily due to a decrease in
residential credit-enhancement securities we have acquired in
2006 as compared to 2005.
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In the second quarter of 2006, our residential real estate loan
acquisitions totaled $273 million, and for the first six
months of 2006 our residential real estate loan acquisitions
totaled $325 million. These levels of acquisitions were a
decrease from the $427 million acquired during the second
quarter of 2005 and the $1.3 billion acquired during the
first six months of 2005. As of June 30, 2006, our
inventory of residential loans held for securitization was
$352 million. Sequoia entities did not acquire any loans
from us during the first half of 2006 and did not issue
asset-backed securities (ABS) during this period. Sequoia
entities issued $0.4 billion of ABS during the second
quarter of 2005 to acquire $0.4 billion of residential real
estate loans. Sequoia entities issued $1.1 billion ABS
during the first six months of 2005 to acquire $1.1 billion
of residential real estate loans. Of the ABS issued by Sequoia
entities, Redwood acquired residential credit-enhancement
securities totaling $1 million in the second quarter of
2005 and $2 million in the first half of 2005. Acacia
acquired certain Sequoia ABS securities rated AA to BB, totaling
$3 million in the second quarter of 2005 and
$10 million in the first six months of 2005.
During the second quarter of 2006, we acquired $333 million
securities. Of these, $97 million were residential and
commercial CES and $236 million were acquired on behalf of
existing or planned Acacia entities. During the first half of
2006, we acquired $497 million securities, of which
$157 million were CES and $340 million were on behalf
of existing or planned Acacia entities. During the second
quarter of 2005, we acquired $244 million securities, of
which $88 million were CES and $156 million were on
behalf of existing or planned Acacia entities. During the first
half of 2005, we acquired $493 million securities, of which
$169 million were CES and $324 million were on behalf
of existing or planned Acacia entities.
We generally intend to hold our assets as long-term investments,
or sell them to our sponsored securitization entities (Sequoia
and Acacia). We occasionally sell assets held as investments
when we feel it is appropriate, given market conditions and
outlook. Sales to third parties (i.e., other than to sponsored
entities) have been lower in 2006 than in 2005. Calls have been
lower as we have fewer assets that are callable during 2006 than
in recent years.
In the second quarter and the first half of 2006, we sold an
$8 million commercial real estate loan realizing a
negligible loss for GAAP purposes. In the second quarter of
2005, we sold $15 million of residential and commercial
real estate loans.
During the second quarter of 2006, we sold $163 million
securities, generating GAAP gains of $2 million. For the
first half of 2006, sales of securities totaled
$176 million and generated GAAP gains of $3 million.
For the second quarter of 2005, sales of securities totaled
$3 million, generating GAAP gains of $1 million, and
in the first six months of 2005 we sold $43 million of
securities for gains of $8 million.
In the second quarter of 2006, $4 million principal value
of our securities were called, generating GAAP gains of
$1 million.
In the first half of 2006, $6 million of principal value of
our securities were called, generating GAAP gains of
$1 million. In the second quarter of 2005, we had calls of
$9 million principal value that generated GAAP gains of
$4 million, and for the first six months of 2005, we had
calls of $27 million that generated GAAP gains of
$12 million. At June 30, 2006, we had securities with
principal value totaling $1 million that were callable.
Net Income
The reduction in our net income of $10 million from the
second quarter of 2005 to 2006 resulted from a decrease in net
interest income of $9 million, an increase in net gains on
sales and calls net of recognized gains (losses) and valuation
adjustments of $3 million, an increase in operating
expenses of $5 million, and a decrease in provisions for
income taxes of $1 million.
Our reduction in our net income of $42 million from the
first half of 2005 to 2006 resulted from a decrease in net
interest income of $26 million, a decrease in net gains on
sales and calls net of recognized gains (losses) and valuation
adjustments of $14 million, an increase in operating
expenses of $5 million, and a decrease in provisions for
income taxes of $3 million.
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Net Interest Income
Net interest income decreased to $45 million in the second
quarter of 2006 compared to $53 million in the second
quarter of 2005. The reduction in net interest income of
$8 million resulted primarily from increased ARM prepayment
rates on residential loans consolidated from Sequoia
securitization entities and from an increase in the amount of
unutilized capital. For the first six months of 2006 as compared
to the same time period of 2005, our net interest income
decreased to $90 million from $115 million. The
reduction of net interest income of $25 million resulted
from increased ARM prepayment rates on residential loans
consolidated from Sequoia securitization entities and an
increase in the amount of unutilized capital.
Interest Income
Total interest income consists of interest earned on
consolidated earning assets, plus income from amortization of
discount for assets acquired at prices below principal value,
less expenses for amortization of premium for assets acquired at
prices above principal value, less credit provision expenses on
loans.
Table 2 Interest Income and
Yield
(In thousands)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended | |
|
Six Months Ended | |
|
|
June 30, | |
|
June 30, | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
2006 | |
|
2005 | |
|
2006 | |
|
2005 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Interest income
|
|
$ |
214,544 |
|
|
$ |
248,786 |
|
|
$ |
439,339 |
|
|
$ |
486,499 |
|
Discount amortization
|
|
|
14,381 |
|
|
|
8,395 |
|
|
|
29,042 |
|
|
|
17,711 |
|
Premium amortization
|
|
|
(13,193 |
) |
|
|
(10,203 |
) |
|
|
(26,591 |
) |
|
|
(18,285 |
) |
Reversal of provision for credit
losses
|
|
|
2,506 |
|
|
|
1,527 |
|
|
|
2,330 |
|
|
|
502 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total interest income
|
|
$ |
218,238 |
|
|
$ |
248,505 |
|
|
$ |
444,120 |
|
|
$ |
486,427 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Average earning assets
|
|
$ |
13,581,710 |
|
|
$ |
22,606,036 |
|
|
$ |
14,401,198 |
|
|
$ |
23,320,331 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Yield as a result of:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest income
|
|
|
6.33 |
% |
|
|
4.40 |
% |
|
|
6.11 |
% |
|
|
4.18 |
% |
Discount amortization
|
|
|
0.42 |
% |
|
|
0.15 |
% |
|
|
0.40 |
% |
|
|
0.15 |
% |
Premium amortization
|
|
|
(0.39 |
)% |
|
|
(0.18 |
)% |
|
|
(0.37 |
)% |
|
|
(0.16 |
)% |
Credit provision expense
|
|
|
0.07 |
% |
|
|
0.03 |
% |
|
|
0.03 |
% |
|
|
0.00 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Yield on earning assets
|
|
|
6.43 |
% |
|
|
4.40 |
% |
|
|
6.17 |
% |
|
|
4.17 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2006 as
compared to the same periods in 2005, interest income decreased
primarily due to a decrease in the amount of consolidated
residential real estate loans. These loans have prepaid at a
increasingly faster pace, and we have not acquired many new
loans to replace them.
Higher short-term interest rates have served to partially offset
the impact on interest income of the lower balance of assets.
Most consolidated assets are adjustable rate loans tied to one-
and six-month LIBOR. The rise in these rates over the past year
has resulted in a significant increase in the average yield we
are earning on LIBOR-indexed consolidated assets.
Increases in both the amount of securities and yields on
securities have also helped to offset the amount of decline in
interest income due to the decrease in loan balances.
Reported yields on our assets are affected by interest rates,
prepayments, credit performance and outlook, and accounting
principles. For example, we do not recognize in interest income
any amounts
55
negatively amortized on loans collateralizing first-loss and
second-loss securities. Another example is the credit provision
expense that effects the yield reported on loans
held-for-investment. In the second quarter of 2006 we reversed
$2.5 million of credit reserve as a result of prepayments
and other factors. This reversal helped to increase reported
yield in the second quarter.
Table 3 Interest Income and
Yield
(In thousands)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended June 30, 2006 | |
|
Three Months Ended June 30, 2005 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
Percent of | |
|
|
|
|
|
Percent of | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total | |
|
|
|
|
|
Total | |
|
|
|
|
Interest | |
|
Interest | |
|
Average | |
|
|
|
Interest | |
|
Interest | |
|
Average | |
|
|
|
|
Income | |
|
Income | |
|
Balance | |
|
Yield | |
|
Income | |
|
Income | |
|
Balance | |
|
Yield | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Real estate loans, net of provision
for credit losses
|
|
$ |
154,972 |
|
|
|
71.01 |
% |
|
$ |
10,832,187 |
|
|
|
5.72 |
% |
|
$ |
207,471 |
|
|
|
83.49 |
% |
|
$ |
20,357,699 |
|
|
|
4.08 |
% |
Real estate securities
|
|
|
60,395 |
|
|
|
27.67 |
% |
|
|
2,502,926 |
|
|
|
9.65 |
% |
|
|
40,230 |
|
|
|
16.19 |
% |
|
|
2,123,630 |
|
|
|
7.58 |
% |
Cash and cash equivalents
|
|
|
2,871 |
|
|
|
1.32 |
% |
|
|
246,597 |
|
|
|
4.66 |
% |
|
|
804 |
|
|
|
0.32 |
% |
|
|
124,707 |
|
|
|
2.58 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total interest income
|
|
$ |
218,238 |
|
|
|
100.00 |
% |
|
$ |
13,581,710 |
|
|
|
6.43 |
% |
|
$ |
248,505 |
|
|
|
100.00 |
% |
|
$ |
22,606,036 |
|
|
|
4.40 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Six Months Ended June 30, 2006 | |
|
Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
Percent of | |
|
|
|
|
|
Percent of | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total | |
|
|
|
|
|
Total | |
|
|
|
|
Interest | |
|
Interest | |
|
Average | |
|
|
|
Interest | |
|
Interest | |
|
Average | |
|
|
|
|
Income | |
|
Income | |
|
Balance | |
|
Yield | |
|
Income | |
|
Income | |
|
Balance | |
|
Yield | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Real estate loans, net of provision
for credit losses
|
|
$ |
321,875 |
|
|
|
72.48 |
% |
|
$ |
11,710,861 |
|
|
|
5.50 |
% |
|
$ |
406,759 |
|
|
|
83.63 |
% |
|
$ |
21,165,225 |
|
|
|
3.84 |
% |
Real estate securities
|
|
|
116,897 |
|
|
|
26.32 |
% |
|
|
2,445,031 |
|
|
|
9.56 |
% |
|
|
78,284 |
|
|
|
16.09 |
% |
|
|
2,030,409 |
|
|
|
7.71 |
% |
Cash and cash equivalents
|
|
|
5,348 |
|
|
|
1.20 |
% |
|
|
245,306 |
|
|
|
4.36 |
% |
|
|
1,384 |
|
|
|
0.28 |
% |
|
|
124,697 |
|
|
|
2.22 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total interest income
|
|
$ |
444,120 |
|
|
|
100.00 |
% |
|
$ |
14,401,198 |
|
|
|
6.17 |
% |
|
$ |
486,427 |
|
|
|
100.00 |
% |
|
$ |
23,320,331 |
|
|
|
4.17 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The table below details how our interest income changed by
portfolio as a result of changes in consolidated asset balances
(volume) and yield (rate) for the three
and six months ended June 30, 2006 as compared to the three
and six months ended June 30, 2005.
Table 4 Volume and Rate
Changes for Interest Income
(In thousands)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Change in Interest Income | |
|
Change in Interest Income | |
|
|
Three Months Ended | |
|
Six Months Ended | |
|
|
June 30, 2006 Versus June 30, 2005 | |
|
June 30, 2006 Versus June 30, 2005 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
Total | |
|
|
|
Total | |
|
|
Volume | |
|
Rate | |
|
Change | |
|
Volume | |
|
Rate | |
|
Change | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Real estate loans, net of
provisions for credit losses
|
|
$ |
(97,077 |
) |
|
$ |
44,578 |
|
|
$ |
(52,499 |
) |
|
$ |
(181,697 |
) |
|
$ |
96,813 |
|
|
$ |
(84,884 |
) |
Estate securities
|
|
|
7,185 |
|
|
|
12,980 |
|
|
|
20,165 |
|
|
|
15,986 |
|
|
|
22,627 |
|
|
|
38,613 |
|
Cash and cash equivalents
|
|
|
786 |
|
|
|
1,281 |
|
|
|
2,067 |
|
|
|
1,339 |
|
|
|
2,625 |
|
|
|
3,964 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total interest income
|
|
$ |
(89,106 |
) |
|
$ |
58,839 |
|
|
$ |
(30,267 |
) |
|
$ |
(164,372 |
) |
|
$ |
122,065 |
|
|
$ |
(42,307 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Volume change is the change in average portfolio balance
between periods multiplied by the rate earned in the earlier
period. Rate change is the change in rate between periods
multiplied by the average portfolio balance in the prior period.
Interest income changes that result from changes in both rate
and volume were allocated to the rate change amounts shown in
the table.
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A discussion of the changes in total income, average balances,
and yields for each of our loans and securities is provided
below.
Table 5 Consolidated Real
Estate Loans Interest Income and Yield
(In thousands)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended June 30, | |
|
Six Months Ended June 30, | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
2006 | |
|
2005 | |
|
2006 | |
|
2005 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Interest income
|
|
$ |
164,513 |
|
|
$ |
215,800 |
|
|
$ |
343,574 |
|
|
$ |
423,786 |
|
Net premium amortization expense
|
|
|
(12,047 |
) |
|
|
(9,856 |
) |
|
|
(24,029 |
) |
|
|
(17,529 |
) |
Reversal of (provision for) credit
losses
|
|
|
2,506 |
|
|
|
1,527 |
|
|
|
2,330 |
|
|
|
502 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total interest income
|
|
$ |
154,972 |
|
|
$ |
207,471 |
|
|
$ |
321,875 |
|
|
$ |
406,759 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Average consolidated real estate
loans
|
|
$ |
10,832,187 |
|
|
$ |
20,357,699 |
|
|
$ |
11,710,861 |
|
|
$ |
21,165,225 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Yields as a result of:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest income
|
|
|
6.07 |
% |
|
|
4.24 |
% |
|
|
5.87 |
% |
|
|
4.01 |
% |
Net premium amortization expense
|
|
|
(0.44 |
)% |
|
|
(0.19 |
)% |
|
|
(0.41 |
)% |
|
|
(0.17 |
)% |
Credit provision expense
|
|
|
0.09 |
% |
|
|
0.03 |
% |
|
|
0.04 |
% |
|
|
0.00 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Yield
|
|
|
5.72 |
% |
|
|
4.08 |
% |
|
|
5.50 |
% |
|
|
3.84 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest income on real estate loans decreased in the 2006
periods from the 2005 periods primarily as a result of lower
balance of real estate loans as our portfolio prepaid and
acquisitions of new real estate loans were at a slow pace.
Offsetting this decrease in consolidated balances was the effect
of higher short-term interest rates. Almost all these loans have
coupon rates that adjust monthly or every six months based on
the one- or six-month LIBOR interest rate. Thus, yields on these
real estate loans increased as short-term interest rates rose.
Higher premium amortization expenses (as a percentage of current
loan balances) in the second quarter of 2006 were caused
primarily by increasing prepayment speeds on the residential
real estate loans. However, due to rising short-term interest
rates, the amount of the premium amortization was not as great
as it might otherwise have been. Specifically, the proportion of
premium amortized on these loans was not as great as the
proportion of principal that was repaid. As a result, our cost
basis in the remaining residential real estate loans increased
from prior periods. The amortization expense in future periods
may increase significantly, especially during a period of
falling interest rates. The increased cost basis on remaining
loans could also have an impact in future periods to the extent
these pools pay down to their call factors. At current
prepayment speeds, we expect a number of pools to reach this
factor towards the end of 2006 or early 2007. We own the call
rights and would generally call the ABS issued if it benefits us
economically. After calling the ABS, we may sell the loans to
another Sequoia entity (and the Sequoia entity would issue new
ABS) or we may sell the loans. To the extent we sell the loans,
the gains would be less (or losses would be greater) since our
GAAP basis is higher as a result of this amortization expense
principle.
57
Table 6a Real Estate
Securities Interest Income and Yield
(In thousands)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended June 30, | |
|
Six Months Ended June 30, | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
2006 | |
|
2005 | |
|
2006 | |
|
2005 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Interest income
|
|
$ |
47,162 |
|
|
$ |
32,182 |
|
|
$ |
90,418 |
|
|
$ |
61,328 |
|
Net discount amortization income
|
|
|
13,233 |
|
|
|
8,048 |
|
|
|
26,479 |
|
|
|
16,956 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total interest income
|
|
$ |
60,395 |
|
|
$ |
40,230 |
|
|
$ |
116,897 |
|
|
$ |
78,284 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Average earning assets
|
|
$ |
2,502,926 |
|
|
$ |
2,123,630 |
|
|
$ |
2,445,031 |
|
|
$ |
2,030,409 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Yield as a result of:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest income
|
|
|
7.54 |
% |
|
|
6.06 |
% |
|
|
7.39 |
% |
|
|
6.04 |
% |
Net discount amortization income
|
|
|
2.11 |
% |
|
|
1.52 |
% |
|
|
2.17 |
% |
|
|
1.67 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
9.65 |
% |
|
|
7.58 |
% |
|
|
9.56 |
% |
|
|
7.71 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest income recognized from our real estate securities
increased in the second quarter and first half of 2006 as
compared to the second quarter and first half of 2005 due to
growth in our portfolio over the past year and increased average
yields. Portfolio growth reflected our ability to find new
assets at a pace in excess of our sales, calls, and principal
prepayments. Yields increased for a variety of reasons,
including continued strong credit performance, and asset sales
during 2005 of lower-yielding assets.
To determine yields on real estate loan securities, we make
assumptions regarding credit losses and prepayments. Since the
market generally has a wide range for these assumptions (and not
a specific estimate), we apply assumptions within a range that
generally results in yields on these assets in early periods of
ownership that are lower than what we might realize over the
life of the assets if future credit performance turns out to be
better than the low range of our expectations. Specifically, the
initial yield we book on newly acquired securities may be lower
than the market mid range expectation of performance (and below
our hurdle rate of 14% pre-tax and pre-overhead internal rate of
return),especially for our CES. We review the actual performance
of each real estate loan security and the markets and our
renewed range of expectations every quarter. We adjust the
yields of assets as a result of supportable changes in market
conditions and anticipated performance. In addition, to the
extent we credit-enhance loans with special credit risks (e.g.,
negative amortization loans), we may not recognize interest
income that is not paid currently. We make ongoing
determinations of the likelihood that any deferred interest
payments will be collectible in recognizing current period
yields.
The tables below present the income and yields of the components
of our securities portfolio: residential CES, commercial CES,
and other securities.
|
|
Table 6b |
Residential Loan Credit-Enhancement
Securities Interest Income and Yield |
(In thousands)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended | |
|
Six Months Ended | |
|
|
June 30, | |
|
June 30, | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
2006 | |
|
2005 | |
|
2006 | |
|
2005 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Interest income
|
|
$ |
17,039 |
|
|
$ |
11,664 |
|
|
$ |
31,632 |
|
|
$ |
22,561 |
|
Net discount amortization income
|
|
|
12,410 |
|
|
|
7,775 |
|
|
|
25,565 |
|
|
|
16,502 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total interest income
|
|
$ |
29,449 |
|
|
$ |
19,439 |
|
|
$ |
57,197 |
|
|
$ |
39,063 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Average earning assets
|
|
$ |
610,046 |
|
|
$ |
550,460 |
|
|
$ |
585,256 |
|
|
$ |
522,093 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest income
|
|
|
11.17 |
% |
|
|
8.48 |
% |
|
|
10.81 |
% |
|
|
8.64 |
% |
Net discount amortization income
|
|
|
8.14 |
% |
|
|
5.65 |
% |
|
|
8.74 |
% |
|
|
6.32 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
19.31 |
% |
|
|
14.13 |
% |
|
|
19.55 |
% |
|
|
14.96 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
58
Interest income recognized from residential loan CES
increased due to growth in our portfolio over the past year and
increased average yields. Portfolio growth reflected our ability
to find new assets at a pace in excess of our sales, calls, and
principal prepayments. Yields increased as our portfolio is
beginning to season and benefit from a period of favorable
prepayment rates and continued strong credit performance. In
addition, asset sales during 2005 of lower-yielding assets
increased our average yield for the first quarter of 2006.
Table 6c Commercial
Loan Credit-Enhancement Securities Interest
Income and Yield
(In thousands)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended | |
|
Six Months Ended | |
|
|
June 30, | |
|
June 30, | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
2006 | |
|
2005 | |
|
2006 | |
|
2005 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Interest income
|
|
$ |
2,739 |
|
|
$ |
1,227 |
|
|
$ |
5,003 |
|
|
$ |
1,992 |
|
Net premium amortization expense
|
|
|
(1,091 |
) |
|
|
(346 |
) |
|
|
(2,367 |
) |
|
|
(755 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total interest income
|
|
$ |
1,648 |
|
|
$ |
881 |
|
|
$ |
2,636 |
|
|
$ |
1,237 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Average earning assets
|
|
$ |
65,190 |
|
|
$ |
25,085 |
|
|
$ |
61,018 |
|
|
$ |
22,186 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Yield as a result of:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest income
|
|
|
16.80 |
% |
|
|
19.57 |
% |
|
|
16.40 |
% |
|
|
17.96 |
% |
Net premium amortization expense
|
|
|
(6.69 |
)% |
|
|
(5.52 |
)% |
|
|
(7.76 |
)% |
|
|
(6.81 |
)% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
10.11 |
% |
|
|
14.05 |
% |
|
|
8.64 |
% |
|
|
11.15 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest income recognized from commercial loan CES
increased due to the growth in this portfolio. This increase was
partially offset by lower yields on newer commercial
loan CES. The yield on commercial loan CES is based on
our projected cash flows over time.
The terms of our commercial CES differ from residential CES in
that we generally do not receive principal on our investment
until the end of the note term (typically seven to ten years).
Our commercial portfolio is performing well; the fundamentals of
the commercial business are strong, and we expect over time that
our returns on our commercial CES investments should meet our
hurdle rate of 14%. However, for GAAP purposes, our recognized
yields may not approach this rate until later in the life of the
investments as the accretion of the discount into income is
slower in the earlier years, given the uncertainty of future
events. Since most of our existing commercial CES are newer
investments, the overall yield on this portfolio is currently
lower than we might expect if credit performance meets or
exceeds our long-term estimates.
Table 6d Other
Securities Interest Income and Yield
(In thousands)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended | |
|
Six Months Ended | |
|
|
June 30, | |
|
June 30, | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
2006 | |
|
2005 | |
|
2006 | |
|
2005 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Interest income
|
|
$ |
27,384 |
|
|
$ |
19,291 |
|
|
$ |
53,783 |
|
|
$ |
36,775 |
|
Net discount amortization income
|
|
|
1,914 |
|
|
|
619 |
|
|
|
3,281 |
|
|
|
1,209 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total interest income
|
|
$ |
29,298 |
|
|
$ |
19,910 |
|
|
$ |
57,064 |
|
|
$ |
37,984 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Average earning assets
|
|
$ |
1,827,690 |
|
|
$ |
1,548,085 |
|
|
$ |
1,798,757 |
|
|
$ |
1,486,130 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Yield as a result of:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest income
|
|
|
5.99 |
% |
|
|
4.98 |
% |
|
|
5.98 |
% |
|
|
4.95 |
% |
Net discount amortization expense
|
|
|
0.42 |
% |
|
|
0.16 |
% |
|
|
0.36 |
% |
|
|
0.16 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
6.41 |
% |
|
|
5.14 |
% |
|
|
6.34 |
% |
|
|
5.11 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
59
Total interest income increased for the securities portfolio as
the total size of the portfolio grew and as yields increased.
Yields increased as the coupon rates on adjustable-rate loan
securities (which comprise over half of the portfolio) adjusted
upward with the increase in short-term interest rates.
During the course of preparing the financial statements for the
period ended June 30, 2006 we discovered that accrual rates
for interest income on certain securities and interest expense
on certain ABS issued had been incorrectly applied and not
correctly adjusted to the appropriate amount once the cash had
been received or paid. The impact of this error was that on a
cumulative basis we had overstated interest income by
$1.3 million and understated interest expense by
$0.2 million.
Also, due diligence expenses for certain securities purchased
had been incorrectly capitalized and amortized. The incorrectly
capitalized due diligence expenses were $0.6 million.
Under the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 154, Accounting Changes and Error
Corrections, a replacement of APB Opinion No. 20 and FASB
Statement No. 3 (FAS 154), we analyzed the errors for
each period affected. After carefully assessing the effect of
this error on previously reported earnings and the effect of
recording a total cumulative correcting adjustment of
$2.1 million in the second quarter of 2006, we determined
that the errors were not material to the financial statements
for the six-months ended June 30, 2006 and the year ended
December 31, 2006. Accordingly a cumulative correcting
adjustment of $1.5 million was recorded in the second
quarter of 2006 and resulted in a decrease in interest income,
and an increase in interest expense in our Consolidated
Statements of Income and a decrease in accrued interest
receivable and an increase in accrued interest payable balances
on our Consolidated Balance Sheets.
For due diligence expenses the cumulative correcting adjustment
of $0.6 million was recorded and resulted in an increase in
operating expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Income and
a decrease in mortgage securities on the Consolidated Balance
Sheets. The correction of this error did not materially affect
taxable income or our dividend distribution.
Interest Expense
Interest expense consists of interest payments on Redwood debt
and consolidated ABS issued from sponsored securitization
entities, plus amortization of deferred ABS issuance costs and
expenses related to certain interest rate agreements less the
amortization of ABS issuance premiums. ABS issuance premiums are
created when IO securities and other ABS are issued at prices
greater than principal value.
Total consolidated interest expense increased in the 2006
periods from the 2005 periods as a result of a higher cost of
funds due to an increase in short-term interest rates as most of
our debt and consolidated ABS issued is indexed to one-, three-,
or six-month LIBOR. Offsetting most of the impact of this rise
in short term rates was the significant decline in average
balance of debt and consolidated ABS issued that was outstanding
over this past year as a result of paydowns.
60
Table 7 Total Interest
Expense
(In thousands)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended | |
|
Six Months Ended | |
|
|
June 30, | |
|
June 30, | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
2006 | |
|
2005 | |
|
2006 | |
|
2005 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Interest expense on Redwood debt
|
|
$ |
1,822 |
|
|
$ |
1,789 |
|
|
$ |
3,894 |
|
|
$ |
4,483 |
|
Interest expense on ABS
|
|
|
171,697 |
|
|
|
193,336 |
|
|
|
350,280 |
|
|
|
366,539 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total interest expense
|
|
$ |
173,519 |
|
|
$ |
195,125 |
|
|
$ |
354,174 |
|
|
$ |
371,022 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Average Redwood debt balance
|
|
$ |
85,616 |
|
|
$ |
216,639 |
|
|
$ |
111,256 |
|
|
$ |
246,863 |
|
Average ABS issued balance
|
|
|
12,969,801 |
|
|
|
22,067,276 |
|
|
|
13,811,790 |
|
|
|
22,692,221 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Average total obligations
|
|
$ |
13,055,417 |
|
|
$ |
22,283,915 |
|
|
$ |
13,923,046 |
|
|
$ |
22,939,084 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cost of funds of Redwood debt
|
|
|
8.51 |
% |
|
|
3.30 |
% |
|
|
7.00 |
% |
|
|
3.63 |
% |
Cost of funds of ABS issued
|
|
|
5.30 |
% |
|
|
3.50 |
% |
|
|
5.07 |
% |
|
|
3.23 |
% |
Cost of funds of total obligations
|
|
|
5.32 |
% |
|
|
3.50 |
% |
|
|
5.09 |
% |
|
|
3.23 |
% |
For purposes of calculating the weighted average borrowing costs
of ABS issued, we include the amortization of the deferred ABS
issuance costs with interest expense. We include the average
deferred ABS issuance costs in the average balances below.
|
|
Table 8 |
Average Balances of Asset-Backed Securities Issued |
(In thousands)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended | |
|
Six Months Ended | |
|
|
June 30, | |
|
June 30, | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
2006 | |
|
2005 | |
|
2006 | |
|
2005 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Sequoia
|
|
$ |
10,671,135 |
|
|
$ |
20,168,278 |
|
|
$ |
11,570,103 |
|
|
$ |
20,883,299 |
|
Acacia
|
|
|
2,345,594 |
|
|
|
1,955,641 |
|
|
|
2,289,080 |
|
|
|
1,861,655 |
|
Commercial
|
|
|
605 |
|
|
|
5,404 |
|
|
|
2,409 |
|
|
|
8,537 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Average balance of ABS issued
|
|
|
13,017,334 |
|
|
|
22,129,323 |
|
|
|
13,861,592 |
|
|
|
22,753,491 |
|
Average deferred ABS issuance costs
|
|
|
(47,533 |
) |
|
|
(62,047 |
) |
|
|
(49,802 |
) |
|
|
(61,270 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Average balance of ABS issued, net
|
|
$ |
12,969,801 |
|
|
$ |
22,067,276 |
|
|
$ |
13,811,790 |
|
|
$ |
22,692,221 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
61
The table below details how our interest expense changed for our
debt and consolidated ABS issued as a result of changes in
consolidated balances (volume) and cost of funds
(rate) for the three and six months ended
June 30, 2006 as compared to the three and six months ended
June 30, 2005.
|
|
Table 9 |
Volume and Rate Changes for Interest Expense |
(In thousands)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Change in Interest Expense | |
|
Change in Interest Expense | |
|
|
Three Months Ended | |
|
Six Months Ended | |
|
|
June 30, 2006 Versus June 30, 2005 | |
|
June 30, 2006 Versus June 30, 2005 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
Total | |
|
|
|
Total | |
|
|
Volume | |
|
Rate | |
|
Change | |
|
Volume | |
|
Rate | |
|
Change | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Interest expense on Redwood debt
|
|
$ |
(1,082 |
) |
|
$ |
1,115 |
|
|
$ |
33 |
|
|
$ |
(2,462 |
) |
|
$ |
1,873 |
|
|
$ |
(589 |
) |
Interest expense on ABS
|
|
|
(79,705 |
) |
|
|
58,066 |
|
|
|
(21,639 |
) |
|
|
(143,443 |
) |
|
|
127,184 |
|
|
|
(16,259 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total interest expense
|
|
$ |
(80,787 |
) |
|
$ |
59,181 |
|
|
$ |
(21,606 |
) |
|
$ |
(145,905 |
) |
|
$ |
129,057 |
|
|
$ |
(16,848 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Volume change is the change in average balance of obligations
between periods multiplied by the rate paid in the earlier
period. Rate change is the change in rate between periods
multiplied by the average outstanding obligations in the current
period. Interest expense changes that resulted from changes in
both rate and volume were allocated to the rate change amounts
shown in the table.
The decrease in the cost of funds of Redwood debt is the result
of lower average balance of debt outstanding, offset by higher
short-term interest rates (generally our debt is indexed to
one-month LIBOR). Our use of debt is dependent on the timing of
the accumulation of loans and securities prior to
securitizations. We had lower inventory levels funded with debt
in the 2006 periods than in the 2005 periods. The coupon
payments on the consolidated ABS issued are primarily indexed to
one-, three-, and six-month LIBOR and have increased as a result
of rising short term interest rates.
|
|
Table 10 |
Cost of Funds of Asset-Backed Securities Issued |
(In thousands)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended | |
|
Six Months Ended | |
|
|
June 30, | |
|
June 30, | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
2006 | |
|
2005 | |
|
2006 | |
|
2005 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
ABS interest expense
|
|
$ |
171,659 |
|
|
$ |
191,966 |
|
|
$ |
349,841 |
|
|
$ |
365,112 |
|
ABS issuance expense amortization
|
|
|
6,079 |
|
|
|
5,386 |
|
|
|
11,986 |
|
|
|
10,659 |
|
Net ABS interest rate agreement
expense (income)
|
|
|
(3,678 |
) |
|
|
(876 |
) |
|
|
(6,658 |
) |
|
|
(2,345 |
) |
Net ABS issuance premium
amortization (income) on ABS issue
|
|
|
(2,363 |
) |
|
|
(3,140 |
) |
|
|
(4,889 |
) |
|
|
(6,887 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total ABS interest expense
|
|
$ |
171,697 |
|
|
$ |
193,336 |
|
|
$ |
350,280 |
|
|
$ |
366,539 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Average balance of ABS
|
|
$ |
12,969,801 |
|
|
$ |
22,067,276 |
|
|
$ |
13,811,790 |
|
|
$ |
22,692,221 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ABS interest expense
|
|
|
5.29 |
% |
|
|
3.48 |
% |
|
|
5.07 |
% |
|
|
3.22 |
% |
ABS issuance expense amortization
|
|
|
0.19 |
% |
|
|
0.10 |
% |
|
|
0.17 |
% |
|
|
0.09 |
% |
Net ABS interest rate agreement
expense (income)
|
|
|
(0.11 |
)% |
|
|
(0.02 |
)% |
|
|
(0.10 |
)% |
|
|
(0.02 |
)% |
Net ABS issuance premium
amortization (income) on ABS issued
|
|
|
(0.07 |
)% |
|
|
(0.06 |
)% |
|
|
(0.07 |
)% |
|
|
(0.06 |
)% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cost of funds of ABS
|
|
|
5.30 |
% |
|
|
3.50 |
% |
|
|
5.07 |
% |
|
|
3.23 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Operating Expenses
Total operating expenses increased in 2006 compared to 2005.
Total operating expenses before due diligence expenses, excise
tax and variable stock option expenses increased by 18% from the
second quarter of 2005 to the second quarter of 2006 due to
investments in systems and infrastructure, increases in the
scale and complexity of our operations, increased accounting,
legal, and consulting fees, and increased internal control
costs. For the same reasons, these operating expenses increased
by 14% from the first half of 2005 to the first half of 2006.
Some of our current expenses include certain initiatives that
will be completed during this year, so we anticipate the growth
rate in our expenses to slow down. The reconciliation of GAAP
operating expense to operating expense before due diligence
expenses, excise tax, and variable stock option income (or
expense) is provided in the table below.
Table 11 Operating
Expenses
(In thousands)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended | |
|
Six Months Ended | |
|
|
June 30, | |
|
June 30, | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
2006 | |
|
2005 | |
|
2006 | |
|
2005 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Total operating expenses
|
|
$ |
16,037 |
|
|
$ |
11,456 |
|
|
$ |
28,619 |
|
|
$ |
23,254 |
|
Less: Excise tax
|
|
|
(295 |
) |
|
|
(308 |
) |
|
|
(590 |
) |
|
|
(615 |
) |
Less: Variable stock option income
(VSOI) (expense) (VSOE)
|
|
|
(0 |
) |
|
|
(2 |
) |
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
82 |
|
Less: due diligence expenses
|
|
|
(2,687 |
) |
|
|
(117 |
) |
|
|
(3,119 |
) |
|
|
(873 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total operating expenses before due
diligence expenses, excise tax, and VSOE/VSOI
|
|
$ |
13,055 |
|
|
$ |
11,029 |
|
|
$ |
24,910 |
|
|
$ |
21,848 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Components of total operating
expense before due diligence expenses, excise tax and VSOE/VSOI
fixed compensation expense
|
|
$ |
3,309 |
|
|
$ |
2,623 |
|
|
$ |
6,746 |
|
|
$ |
5,401 |
|
Other operating expense
|
|
|
4,855 |
|
|
|
3,234 |
|
|
|
9,065 |
|
|
|
6,626 |
|
Equity awards expense
|
|
|
2,991 |
|
|
|
972 |
|
|
|
5,685 |
|
|
|
1,603 |
|
Variable compensation expense
|
|
|
1,900 |
|
|
|
4,200 |
|
|
|
3,414 |
|
|
|
8,218 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total operating expenses before due
diligence expenses, excise tax, and VSOE/VSOI
|
|
$ |
13,055 |
|
|
$ |
11,029 |
|
|
$ |
24,910 |
|
|
$ |
21,848 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net interest income (NII)
|
|
$ |
44,719 |
|
|
$ |
53,380 |
|
|
$ |
89,946 |
|
|
$ |
115,405 |
|
Adjusted efficiency ratio
(Operating expense before due diligence expenses, excise tax,
and VSOE/VSOI) (NII)
|
|
|
29 |
% |
|
|
21 |
% |
|
|
28 |
% |
|
|
19 |
% |
Our operating efficiency ratio was higher in the 2006 periods
than in the 2005 periods due to rising expenses at a time when
net interest income is declining, and due to the fact that we
are investing in infrastructure improvements in anticipation of
future growth.
We exclude due diligence expenses, excise tax, and variable
option expense or income (VSOE/VSOI) in determining the
efficiency ratio. By excluding these items, management believes
that we are providing a performance measure comparable to
measures commonly used by other companies in our industry
because these excluded expenses do not reflect ongoing costs of
day-to-day operations
of our company. Stock option grant expenses under FAS 123R,
however, are an on-going expense and are included in operating
expense before excise tax and VSOE/VSOI.
Due diligence expenses are costs for services related to
re-underwriting and analyzing the loans we acquire or the loans
we credit-enhance through the purchase of securities. In
previous financial statements we recognized these expenses as a
reduction in interest income. After reviewing the nature of
these costs it was determined that they did not directly relate
to the specific creation of a securitization
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and were dependent on specific asset acquisition analyses (which
may or may not result in our acquiring assets). Therefore,
beginning in this quarter, we are recognizing these due
diligence costs as an operating expense, and these amounts for
prior periods have been reclassified to conform to this
presentation.
Excise tax is a function of the timing of dividend
distributions. In years when we delay distributing dividends on
a portion of our REIT taxable income, under the REIT tax rules,
we may pay excise taxes on a portion of this delayed
distribution. Excise tax is included in operating expenses on
our Consolidated Statements of Income.
With the adoption of Financial Accounting Statement
No. 123R, Share-Based Payment (FAS 123R),
effective January 1, 2006, we no longer have VSOE/VSOI. In
prior periods, VSOE/VSOI was a non-cash expense or income item
that varied as a function of Redwoods stock price for a
small number of our options that were deemed
variable due to their structural features. For these
options, if the stock price increased during a period and was
above the exercise-price of these options, we would record a
GAAP expense in that period equal to the increase in the stock
price times the number of
in-the-money
options that remained outstanding. If our stock price decreased
during a quarter, we recorded income in that period equal to the
decrease in the stock price times the number of
in-the-money
variable options that remained outstanding.
Fixed compensation expenses include employee salaries and
related employee benefits.
Other operating expenses include office costs, systems, legal,
accounting and consulting fees, and other business expenses. We
expect to continue to make significant investments in expanding
our product lines and business units and developing our business
processes and information technologies. As a result, we expect
these fixed and other operating expenses will continue to
increase over time, albeit at a slower rate than in recent years.
Equity awards expense includes the amortized cost of equity
awards. This amount increased beginning January 1, 2006, as
a result of the adoption of FAS 123R and due to the fact
that substantially all of our equity awards recently granted are
restricted shares or Deferred Stock Units. The value at grant of
all these awards is expensed over the vesting period, which is
typically four years or less.
Variable compensation includes employee bonuses (which are based
on the adjusted return on equity earned by Redwood and, to a
lesser degree, on individual performance) and, in periods prior
to 2006, DER expenses on options then outstanding and granted
prior to January 1, 2003. The primary drivers of this
expense are the profitability (return on equity) of Redwood,
taxable income at the REIT (which determines total dividend
distribution requirements), the number of employees, and the
number of stock awards outstanding that receive DER payments
that were expensed (options granted prior to January 1,
2003).
Net Recognized Gains (Losses) and Valuation
Adjustments
For the three months ended June 30, 2006, our net
recognized gains and losses and valuation adjustments totaled
positive $6.0 million as compared to positive
$3.0 million for the same period in 2005. For the six
months ended June 30, 2006, our net recognized gains and
losses and valuation adjustments totaled positive
$4.1 million as compared to positive $18.1 million for
the same period in 2005.
Accounting rules (FAS 115, EITF 99-20, and
SAB 5(m)) require us to review the projected discounted
cash flows on certain of our assets (based on credit,
prepayment, and other assumptions), and to
mark-to-market through
our income statement those assets that have experienced any
deterioration in discounted projected cash flows (as compared to
the previous projection) that could indicate
other-than-temporary impairment as defined by GAAP. Generally,
assets with reduced projected cash flows are written down in
value (through a non-cash income statement charge) if the
current market value for the asset is below its current cost
basis. If the market value is above its cost basis, the basis
remains unchanged and there is no gain recognized in income. It
is difficult to predict the timing or magnitude of
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these adjustments the adjustment in any period could
be substantial. We recognized other-than-temporary impairments
of $2.3 million in the second quarter of 2006 and
$5.5 million in the first half of 2006.
Other-than-temporary impairments totaled $1.7 million in
the second quarter of 2005 and $2.1 million for first half
of 2005.
In the first quarter of 2006, a portion ($2.3 million) of
the other-than-temporary impairments were realized due in part
to our decision to call Acacia CDO 2. We completed
this call in the second quarter of 2006 and sold many of the
underlying assets and interest rate agreements for a net gain of
$8.3 million. Including the first quarter impairment
charge, the net gain realized as a result of the call of
Acacia CDO 2 was $6.0 million.
During the three months ended June 30, 2006 we entered into
commitments to purchase $850 million of residential hybrid
loans that will settle in the third quarter of 2006. These
commitments are accounted for as derivatives under Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 149, Amendment of
Statement 133 on Derivative Instruments and Hedging
Activities (FAS 149), where applicable. These
commitments are classified as trading instruments on our
Consolidated Balance Sheets until the date of settlement and
changes in fair value are recorded through Net Recognized Gains
and Valuation Adjustments in the Consolidated Statements of
Income. Included in Net Recognized Gains and Valuation
Adjustments for the three months ended June 30, 2006 is
$3.6 million negative fair value change on these hybrid
loan commitments and positive $3.0 million fair value
change on related interest rate agreements, for a net loss of
$0.6 million.
Some of our interest rate agreements are accounted for as
trading instruments. As a result, we recognized net losses of
$0.1 million for the second quarter of 2006 and net gains
of $0.2 million for the first six months of 2006. We
recognized net losses of $0.2 million and $0.7 million
for the three and six months ended June 30, 2005 on
interest rate agreements accounted for as trading instruments.
The table below provides a detail of the net recognized
gains/losses and valuation adjustments for the three and six
months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005.
Table 12 Net Recognized Gains
(Losses) and Valuation Adjustments
(In thousands)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended | |
|
Six Months Ended | |
|
|
June 30, | |
|
June 30, | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
2006 | |
|
2005 | |
|
2006 | |
|
2005 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Net gain on Acacia CDO 2 securities
call
|
|
$ |
8,281 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
6,004 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
Realized gains (losses) on other
Sales
|
|
|
(44 |
) |
|
|
516 |
|
|
|
1,015 |
|
|
|
8,863 |
|
Realized gains on other calls
|
|
|
747 |
|
|
|
4,421 |
|
|
|
747 |
|
|
|
11,969 |
|
Valuation adjustments (other than
Acacia 2)
|
|
|
(2,305 |
) |
|
|
(1,710 |
) |
|
|
(3,254 |
) |
|
|
(2,101 |
) |
Losses on loan commitments,
net of interest rate agreements
|
|
|
(583 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(583 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Gains (losses) on other interest
rate agreements
|
|
|
(103 |
) |
|
|
(182 |
) |
|
|
194 |
|
|
|
(674 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net recognized gains and valuation
adjustments
|
|
$ |
5,993 |
|
|
$ |
3,045 |
|
|
$ |
4,123 |
|
|
$ |
18,057 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Provisions for Income Taxes
As a REIT, we are required to distribute to our stockholders at
least 90% of our REIT taxable income each year. Therefore, we
generally pass through substantially all of our earnings to
stockholders without paying federal income tax at the corporate
level. We pay income tax on the REIT taxable income we retain
and the income we earn at our taxable subsidiaries. We provide
for income taxes for GAAP purposes based on our estimates of our
taxable income, the amount of taxable income we plan to
permanently retain, and the taxable income we estimate was
earned at our taxable subsidiaries.
65
Our income tax provision in the second quarter of 2006 was
$3.3 million, a decrease from the $4.1 million income
tax provision taken in the second quarter of 2005. For the first
six months of 2006, our income tax provision was
$6.0 million, a decrease from the $8.7 million income
tax provision taken in the first six months of 2005.
Our current tax provisions were slightly higher in 2006 periods
as a result of our generating higher levels of taxable income
that is subject to taxes (i.e., income at our taxable
subsidiaries and income we plan to retain at the REIT). Our
deferred tax provision expense decreased in 2006 periods from
2005 periods. In previous years, we generated taxable
gains-on-sales from our
securitization activities at the taxable subsidiaries. Since
these securitizations were treated as financings under GAAP,
deferred tax assets were created. The deferred tax assets are
amortized through the deferred tax provision as the related GAAP
income is recognized. In the 2005 periods, substantially more of
the income was generated than during the same periods of 2006,
and, accordingly, more of the deferred tax asset was amortized
during these earlier periods.
Taxable Income and Dividends
Total taxable income is not a measure calculated in accordance
with GAAP. It is the pre-tax income calculated for tax purposes.
Estimated total taxable income is an important measure as it is
the basis of our dividend distributions to shareholders. Taxable
income calculations differ from GAAP income calculations. REIT
taxable income is that portion of our taxable income that we
earn in our parent (REIT) company and its REIT subsidiaries. It
does not include taxable income earned in taxable subsidiaries.
As a REIT, we are not subject to corporate income taxes on the
REIT taxable income we distribute; we pay income tax on the REIT
taxable income we retain (we can retain up to 10% of the total).
The remainder of our taxable income is income we earn in taxable
subsidiaries. We pay income tax on this income and retain the
after-tax income at the subsidiary level. The table below
reconciles GAAP net income to total taxable income and REIT
taxable income for the three and six months ended June 30,
2006 and 2005.
Table 13 Differences Between
GAAP Net Income and Total Taxable Income
and REIT Taxable Income
(In thousands, except per share data)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended | |
|
Six Months Ended | |
|
|
June 30, | |
|
June 30, | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
2006 | |
|
2005 | |
|
2006 | |
|
2005 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
GAAP Net Income
|
|
$ |
31,410 |
|
|
$ |
40,915 |
|
|
$ |
59,425 |
|
|
$ |
101,477 |
|
GAAP/ Tax differences in accounting
for:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest income and interest expense
|
|
|
15,971 |
|
|
|
(4,815 |
) |
|
|
21,736 |
|
|
|
(24,704 |
) |
|
Credit losses
|
|
|
(3,192 |
) |
|
|
(2,264 |
) |
|
|
(4,018 |
) |
|
|
(1,677 |
) |
|
Operating expenses
|
|
|
(287 |
) |
|
|
2,438 |
|
|
|
1,317 |
|
|
|
4,457 |
|
|
Gains (losses) and valuation
adjustments
|
|
|
1,605 |
|
|
|
1,643 |
|
|
|
4,218 |
|
|
|
4,561 |
|
|
Provisions for taxes
|
|
|
3,265 |
|
|
|
3,035 |
|
|
|
2,562 |
|
|
|
3,169 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total taxable income (pre-tax)
|
|
$ |
48,772 |
|
|
$ |
40,952 |
|
|
$ |
85,240 |
|
|
$ |
87,283 |
|
Earnings from taxable subsidiaries
|
|
|
(3,732 |
) |
|
|
(1,715 |
) |
|
|
(4,818 |
) |
|
|
(2,885 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
REIT taxable income (pre-tax)
|
|
$ |
45,040 |
|
|
$ |
39,237 |
|
|
$ |
80,422 |
|
|
$ |
84,398 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
GAAP net income per share
|
|
$ |
1.20 |
|
|
$ |
1.62 |
|
|
$ |
2.29 |
|
|
$ |
4.04 |
|
Total taxable income per share
|
|
$ |
1.90 |
|
|
$ |
1.66 |
|
|
$ |
3.34 |
|
|
$ |
3.55 |
|
REIT taxable income per share
|
|
$ |
1.75 |
|
|
$ |
1.59 |
|
|
$ |
3.14 |
|
|
$ |
3.43 |
|
Total taxable income per share and REIT taxable income per share
are measured as the estimated pretax total taxable income and
REIT taxable income, respectively, earned in a calendar quarter
divided
66
by the number of shares outstanding at the end of each quarter.
Total taxable income per share and REIT taxable income per share
for the first six months are the sum of the first two
quarters total taxable income per share and REIT taxable
income per share, respectively.
Total taxable income and total taxable income per share
increased in the second quarter of 2006 as compared to the
second quarter in 2005. This increase is the result of a greater
balance of net discount as we have an increasing portfolio of
CES and a decrease in the rate of amortization expense of our
interest-only securities.
For tax purposes, we do not anticipate credit losses, and, thus,
begin accreting our entire purchase discount into income on CES.
For GAAP purposes, we do anticipate credit losses and thus the
accretion of a portion of our discount may be deferred until our
credit performance outlook improves. As a result, our taxable
income recognition is faster for our CES, especially in the
early years of owning the asset. At June 30, 2006, the
cumulative difference in GAAP and tax bases on our CES was
$80 million. Within our other securities there are also
some differences between our GAAP and tax bases due to
differences in accounting principles; these cumulative
differences are not significant
For technical tax accounting reasons, we are not permitted under
certain circumstances to amortize our cost basis on our IOs
generally until the underlying securitization is called. As a
result, our cumulative taxable income on these IOs through
June 30, 2006 has been $47 million higher than it
would have been otherwise. We expect to call a number of Sequoia
securitization entities over the next few years and much of this
difference would then be recognized as an expense against our
taxable income. This expense may be fully offset by gains on
sales of the underlying loans following the call.
Based on our estimates of 2005 and the first half of 2006 REIT
taxable income, at June 30, 2006 we had $88 million of
undistributed REIT taxable income which we will pay as regular
dividends to our stockholders during 2006 and through September
2007. Our quarterly estimates of taxable income and REIT taxable
income are subject to change over the year as we refine our
annual income calculations and as a result of changes in
applicable income tax laws and regulations.
As of June 30, 2006, we had met all of the dividend
distribution requirements of a REIT. We generally attempt to
avoid acquiring assets or structuring financings or sales at the
REIT level that would be likely to generate distributions of
Unrelated Business Taxable Income (UBTI) or excess inclusion
income to our stockholders, or that would cause prohibited
transaction taxes on us; however, there can be no assurance that
we will be successful in doing so.
FINANCIAL CONDITION, LIQUIDITY, AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Assets
Our consolidated earning assets, as presented for GAAP purposes,
consist of real estate loans and real estate securities. Each is
a component of our single business of investing in,
credit-enhancing, and securitizing real estate assets. A
discussion of the activities in each of these portfolios appears
below.
Real Estate Loans
Real estate loans shown on our Consolidated Balance Sheets
include loans owned by securitization entities that we have
sponsored plus loans we own (typically on a temporary basis
prior to sale to a securitization entity). Loans underlying real
estate CES we have acquired from securitizations that were not
sponsored by us do not appear on our Consolidated Balance Sheets.
The consolidated balance of real estate loans at June 30,
2006 of $10.5 billion was lower than the $13.9 billion
we reported at December 31, 2005. Prepayments on
residential loans consolidated for GAAP purposes were greater
than acquisitions of new residential and commercial loans.
Prepayment speeds increased in ARMs as a result of a flattening
of the yield curve (an increase in short-term interest rates
relative to long-term interest rates). This change in the yield
curve also served to reduce
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the new production of ARMs indexed to LIBOR in the marketplace,
reducing our acquisition opportunities. In addition, we face
increased competition to purchase real estate loans.
At June 30, 2006, Redwood owned $352 million
residential real estate loans accumulated for future
securitizations. We funded these loans with equity and Redwood
debt. ABS securitization entities consolidated on Redwoods
balance sheet owned $10.1 billion of residential and
commercial real estate loans at June 30, 2006.
Charge-offs (credit losses) recorded in the consolidated
residential real estate loan portfolio totaled a
$0.4 million during the second quarter of 2006 and a
$0.8 million for the first half of 2006, thus remaining at
an annualized rate of less than 1 basis point (0.01%)
during these periods. Serious delinquencies increased from
$37 million at December 31, 2005 to $47 million
at June 30, 2006. Serious delinquencies include loans
delinquent more than 90 days, in bankruptcy, in
foreclosure, and real estate owned. As a percentage of this loan
portfolio, serious delinquencies remained at low levels relative
to the U.S. residential real estate loans as a whole, and
were 0.46% of our current loan balances at June 30, 2006,
an increase from 0.27% at December 31, 2005. At
June 30, 2006, serious delinquencies were 0.16% of the
original balance of these pools of loans.
We had a charge-off of $35,000 on our commercial loans in the
first six months of 2006. We had no delinquent commercial real
estate loans as of June 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005.
The reserve for credit losses on real estate loans is included
as a component of real estate loans on our Consolidated Balance
Sheets. The residential real estate loan credit reserve balance
of $19 million was 0.19% of the current balance of this
portfolio at June 30, 2006, compared to $23 million,
or 0.17% of the current balance, at December 31, 2005. The
total amount of credit reserves decreased over the first half as
our estimate for the confirmation period was reduced and the
balance of loans we credit enhanced in this portfolio decreased.
Once we determine applicable default amounts, the timing of the
defaults, and severity of losses upon the defaults, we estimate
expected losses for each pool of loans over its expected life.
We then estimate the timing of these losses and the losses
probable to occur over an effective loss confirmation period.
This period is defined as the range of time between the probable
occurrence of a credit loss (such as the initial deterioration
of the borrowers financial condition) and the confirmation
of that loss (the actual impairment or charge-off of the loan).
The losses expected to occur within the estimated loss
confirmation period are the basis of our credit reserves because
we believe those losses exist as of the reported date of the
financial statements. We re-evaluate the level of our credit
reserves on at least a quarterly basis, and we record provision,
charge-offs, and recoveries monthly.
During the quarter we reduced our loss confirmation period by
one month based on the change in our real estate loan portfolio
composition. The mix of the portfolio changed as the loans
prepaid and acquisitions of new loans were at a slow pace. We
determined that the time period from initial deterioration in a
borrowers condition to charge-off of the loan had been
reduced based on the profile of the borrower in the portfolio.
Total losses estimated over the life of the loan did not change;
however, the timing of those losses inherent in the balance
sheet to materialize was adjusted.
The effect of this refinement in estimate was to release
$1.0 million of reserves for credit losses to the
Consolidated Statements of Income for the three-month period
ended June 30, 2006.
At June 30, 2006, we had an $8.1 million reserve on a
commercial loan, which is the reserve we had established at
acquisition of this loan. We acquired this loan at a discount to
par and designated a credit reserve based on our expected cash
flows at that time. Our estimate of these cash flows has not yet
changed.
Real Estate Securities
We acquire diverse residential real estate loan securities,
commercial real estate loan securities, and asset-backed
securities issued by real estate-oriented CDOs. For GAAP
purposes, this portfolio includes real estate securities
acquired from securitizations sponsored by others. It does not
include
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securities we acquired from our Sequoia and Acacia entities. The
securities owned by us for the long term (not owned by or held
as inventory for sale to Sequoia or Acacia) are generally
credit-enhanced securities we fund with equity.
We report real estate securities to their current estimated
market value on our Consolidated Balance Sheets but not
generally through our Consolidated Statements of Income unless
we determine there is other-than-temporary impairment.
We have sold most of the securities rated BB or better in this
consolidated portfolio (as it is reported for GAAP purposes) to
Acacia bankruptcy-remote securitization entities. Acacia issues
CDO ABS to fund its acquisition of these assets. We consolidate
Acacias assets within our real estate loans and
securities. We reflect Acacias issuance of CDO ABS as ABS
issued obligations on our Consolidated Balance Sheets.
The increase in the real estate securities during the second
quarter of 2006 was the result of additional acquisitions of
securities, some of which are held as inventory for future sale
to Acacia entities. Our consolidated real estate securities
totaled $2.7 billion carrying value on June 30, 2006,
of which $1.9 billion had been sold to Acacia ABS
securitization entities as of that date. At December 31,
2005, we had $2.4 billion carrying value of these
securities, of which $1.9 billion had been sold to Acacia
entities as of that date.
At June 30, 2006, our consolidated residential
loan CES (BB, B, and unrated securities) totaled
$715 million. This was an increase from the
$613 million market value we reported on December 31,
2005. Our acquisitions plus net positive market value
adjustments exceeded calls, sales, and principal pay downs for
the first half of 2006.
As a result of the concentrated credit risk associated with
residential loan CES, we are generally able to acquire
these securities at a discount to their face
(principal) value. The difference between the principal
value ($1.2 billion) and adjusted cost basis
($660 million) of these residential loan CES at
June 30, 2006 was $551 million. Of this difference,
$426 million was designated as internal credit
protection (reflecting our estimate of likely credit losses
on the underlying loans over the life of these securities),
while the remaining $125 million represented a purchase
discount we are accreting into income over time. These first-
and second-loss position residential loan CES are generally
funded with equity, although an increasing amount may be
acquired by Acacia entities and funded with Acacia ABS.
As a net result of our acquisitions, sales, call activity, and
prepayments, the loans underlying these reported residential
loan CES increased from $170 billion at
December 31, 2005 to $213 billion at June 30,
2006. Total residential loans credit-enhanced through these
securities, plus similar CES securities acquired from Sequoia
securitization entities, were $184 billion at
December 31, 2005 and $223 billion at June 30,
2006.
External credit protection serves to protect us from credit
losses on a specific asset basis and represents the principal
value of interests owned by others that are junior to interests
owned by us. At June 30, 2006, we had $128 million of
external credit-enhancement and $426 million of internally
designated credit protection for this portfolio. The combined
balance of external and internally designated credit protection
represented 26 basis points (0.26%) of the
$213 billion of loans underlying our credit-enhancement
portfolio. The amount of credit protection and the related risks
are specific to each credit-enhancement interest.
The annualized rate of credit loss was less than 1 basis
point (0.01%) of the current balance of underlying loans. There
were $1.0 million credit losses for the underlying
residential loans during the second quarter of 2006 and
$3.6 million for the first half of 2006. During the same
periods in 2005, we had credit losses of $0.8 million and
$2.0 million, respectively. No losses were borne by
external credit-enhancement for the second quarter or first six
months of 2006 and all losses were borne by us, reducing that
portion of the purchase discount that we had designated as
credit reserves. For both the three and six months ended
June 30 2005, losses borne by external credit-enhancement
totaled $0.2 million.
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Delinquencies (over 90 days, foreclosure, bankruptcy, and
real estate owned (REO) in the underlying portfolio of
residential loans that we credit-enhance through owning these
CES were $420 million at June 30, 2006, an increase
from $331 million at December 31, 2005. Delinquencies
as a percentage of the residential loans we credit-enhance
increased to 0.20% at June 30, 2006 from 0.19% at
December 31, 2005. The level of delinquencies on these
loans is below national levels.
In both the second quarter of 2006 and for the six months ended
June 2006, we recognized losses due to other-than-temporary
impairment on our residential loan CES of $427,000. For the
second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2005, we
recognized losses due to other-than-temporary impairment on our
residential loan CES of $21,000 and $55,000, respectively.
These losses are included in net recognized gains (losses) and
valuation adjustments in our Consolidated Statements of Income.
We acquire commercial loan CES which are unrated first-loss
interests in commercial mortgage-based securities
(CMBS) funded with equity. At June 30, 2006, we owned
$222 million of principal value of these securities with a
market value of $76 million. As a result of acquisitions,
this was an increase from the $175 million principal value
and $58 million market value we owned at December 31,
2005. Some of the commercial loan CES we own represent
interests in a commercial CMBS re-REMIC consisting primarily of
first- and second-loss interests in several other CMBS.
At June 30, 2006, we credit-enhanced $29 billion
commercial real estate loans through ownership of first-loss
CMBS (excluding the re-REMIC interests), an increase from the
$26 billion commercial real estate loans we credit-enhanced
at December 31, 2005. Serious delinquencies (i.e., 90 plus
days, in bankruptcy, in foreclosure, or REO) were
$24 million, or 0.08%, of the loan balances, at
June 30, 2006. This was an increase from the
$17 million, or 0.07%, at December 31, 2005. We
incurred no credit losses on these underlying loans during the
first six months of 2006 or 2005.
At June 30, 2006, we credit-enhanced $16 billion
commercial real estate loans through our interests in a CMBS
re-REMIC. This is a decrease from $17 billion at
December 31, 2005. Delinquencies on these loans were
$289 million, or 1.78% of the loan balances at
June 30, 2006. Delinquencies on these loans were
$228 million, or 1.34% of the loan balances at
December 31, 2005. External credit protection on these
loans was $1.6 billion at both June 30, 2006 and
December 31, 2005. Our internally designated credit
reserves were $14 million at both June 30, 2006 and
December 31, 2005. For the second quarter of 2006, total
credit losses on these underlying loans were $9 million,
all of which were borne by CES not owned by us. Credit losses
realized during the second quarter of 2005 were $20 million
of which $18 million were borne against CES not owned by
us. For the six months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005, total
credit losses on these underlying loans were $14 million
and $65 million, respectively, of which $14 million
and $64 million, respectively, were borne against CES not
owned by us.
During the third quarter of 2005, hurricanes Katrina and Rita
hit the Gulf Coast States, including parts of Louisiana,
Mississippi, and Texas. We own both residential and commercial
securities that have first-loss risk on loans in the affected
areas. Based on available information and our analysis, we still
believe our hurricane-related losses (as measured for tax) will
be up to $6 million on the residential and commercial loans
we credit-enhance. We update our estimates as we obtain
additional information and adjust our credit reserves
accordingly. There can be no assurance that actual losses will
fall within this range as there are many factors yet to be
determined including insurance claims, the ongoing state of the
local economies, and the general strength or weakness of the
real estate markets in the affected areas.
We reported other-than temporary impairments (EITF 99-20
and FAS 115) in the consolidated real estate securities of
$2.3 million and $1.7 million during the second
quarter of 2006 and 2005 respectively, and $5.5 million and
$2.1 million during the first half of 2006 and 2005,
respectively.
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Liabilities and Stockholders Equity
Redwood Debt
At June 30, 2006, we had $529 million of Redwood debt
outstanding and at December 31, 2005, we had
$170 million of Redwood debt outstanding. For the first six
months of 2006, our minimum debt level was zero and our average
debt level was $111 million.
Redwoods debt is typically secured by a pledge of loans
and securities that we accumulate as inventory for future sale
to Sequoia and Acacia securitization entities. Additional
collateral or cash may be required to meet changes in market
values from time to time under these agreements. These
borrowings have maturities of less than one year and interest
rates that generally change monthly based upon a margin over the
one-month LIBOR interest rate. Our debt levels vary based on the
timing of our asset accumulation and securitization activities
and on our levels of invested capital.
We have financing facilities with a number of different Wall
Street firms and banks. We also have an unsecured line of credit
available that was not drawn upon as of June 30, 2006. We
also have a commercial paper facility, Madrona Residential
Funding LLC, which had no commercial paper outstanding at
June 30, 2006. Covenants associated with our short-term
debt generally relate to our tangible net worth, liquidity
reserves, and leverage requirements. We have not had, nor do we
currently anticipate having, any problems in meeting these
covenants. However, many factors, including ones external to us,
may affect our ability to meet these covenants and may affect
our liquidity in the future.
Asset-Backed Securities Issued
Redwood consolidates on its balance sheets the ABS that are
obligations of those securitization entities that are sponsored
by Redwood. These ABS issued are not obligations of Redwood.
Sequoia had $9.7 billion ABS outstanding on June 30,
2006 compared to $13.4 billion on December 31, 2005.
Pay downs of existing ABS totaled $3.6 billion. Sequoia did
not issue any new ABS during the first six months of 2006.
Acacia entities issued CDO ABS to fund their acquisitions of
real estate securities. Acacia CDO issuance outstanding was
$2.2 billion at both June 30, 2006 and
December 31, 2005. Acacia issued $0.3 billion Acacia
ABS CDO obligations during the first half of 2006. There were
$0.3 billion of Acacia ABS pay downs (including the call of
Acacia CDO 2) during the first half of 2006.
Stockholders Equity
Our reported stockholders equity increased by
$69 million or 7% during the first six months of 2006, from
$0.9 billion at December 31, 2005 to $1.0 billion
June 30, 2006 as a result of $59 million earnings,
$37 million dividends declared, $20 million stock
issuance, $1 million proceeds from stock option exercises,
$9 million non-cash equity adjustments related to grant and
amortization of equity awards, and $17 million net increase
in unrealized gains of assets and interest rate agreements that
are marked-to-market
through our Consolidated Balance Sheets.
We may seek to issue additional shares even during a period when
we are maintaining uninvested cash balances. This would allow us
to accommodate additional portfolio growth while also using cash
balances to reduce overall risk (and insure funding for future
opportunities). We issue equity only when we believe such
issuance would enhance long-term earnings and dividends per
share, compared to what they would have been otherwise.
Certain assets are
marked-to-market
through accumulated other comprehensive income; these
adjustments affect our book value but not our net income. As of
June 30, 2006, we reported a net accumulated other
comprehensive income of $91 million and at
December 31, 2005 we reported net accumulated other
comprehensive income of $74 million. Changes in this
account reflect changes in the fair value of our earning assets
(or decrease of $1 million) and interest rate agreements
(an increase of $18 million), and also reflect changes due
to calls, sales, and other-than-temporary impairments of a
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portion of our securities (an increase of $0.6 million).
Our reported book value at June 30, 2006 was
$39.13 per share an increase from the
$37.20 per share at December 31, 2005.
Cash Requirements, Sources of Cash, and Liquidity
We use cash to fund our operating and securitization activities,
invest in earning assets, service and repay Redwood debt, fund
working capital, and fund our dividend distributions.
One primary source of cash is principal and interest payments
received on a monthly basis from real estate loans and
securities. This includes payments received from ABS that we
acquired as investment assets from ABS securitizations we
sponsor. Other sources of cash include proceeds from sales of
assets to securitizations entities, proceeds from sales of other
assets, proceeds from calls, borrowings, and issuance of common
stock.
We currently use borrowings solely to finance the accumulation
of assets for future sale to securitization entities. Sources of
borrowings include repurchase agreements, bank borrowings,
collateralized short-term borrowings, and non-secured line of
credit. We may also issue commercial paper. Our borrowings are
typically repaid using proceeds received from the sale of assets
to securitization entities. For residential loans, our typical
inventory holding period is one to twelve weeks. For securities
held for sale to Acacia CDO securitization entities, our typical
holding period is one to six months.
Our Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows includes cash flows
generated and used by the ABS securitization entities that are
consolidated on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Cash flows
generated within these entities are not available to Redwood,
except to the degree that a portion of these cash flows may be
paid to Redwood as an owner of one or more of the ABS issued by
the entity. Cash flow obligations of and uses of cash by these
ABS entities are not part of Redwoods operations and are
not obligations of Redwood, although a decrease in net cash flow
(or an increase in credit losses) generated by an ABS entity
could defer or reduce (or potentially eliminate) interest and/or
principal payments otherwise due to Redwood as an owner of
certain of the more risky ABS issued by the entities.
At June 30, 2006, we had $1.0 billion of capital and
$0.5 billion of Redwood debt. This capital is available to
invest in assets and to support our business. At June 30,
2006, a portion of this capital was cash and working capital
necessary to support our residential conduit and
credit-enhancement operations, $191 million was cash
available to acquire new assets (excess capital),
$26 million was committed for acquisitions closing in the
third quarter, and $601 million was invested in assets we
believe will generate long-term cash flows at attractive rates
of return. We will likely continue to free up capital through
resecuritizations and sales, and raise equity from our DSPP on
an ongoing basis.
We believe that a weakening of the housing market, if it
continues, will likely bring excellent asset acquisition
opportunities over the next few years. In order to take
advantage of future opportunities, our goal is to maintain cash
balances that are available to make new investments. Our current
plan, which is subject to change, is to invest our excess cash
steadily during the remainder of 2006 and throughout 2007.
Off-Balance Sheet Commitments
At June 30, 2006, in the ordinary course of business, we
had commitments to purchase $850 million of real estate
loans for settlement in the third quarter of 2006. These
purchase commitments represent derivative instruments under
FAS No. 149, Amendment of Statement 133 on
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities. The value of
these commitments was negative $3.6 million as of
June 30, 2006. We hedged these commitments with various
interest rate agreements and accounted for these as trading
instruments. The value of these interest rate agreements
increased by $3.0 million and were recognized through our
income statement. We also had commitments to purchase
$70 million of securities as of June 30, 2006.
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Contractual Obligations and Commitments
The table below presents our contractual obligations and
commitments as of June 30, 2006, as well as the
consolidated obligations of the securitization entities that we
sponsored and are consolidated on our balance sheets. The
operating leases are commitments that are expensed based on the
terms of the related contracts.
Table 14 Contractual
Obligations and Commitments as of June 30, 2006
(In thousands)
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|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Payments Due or Commitment Expiration by Period | |
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|
| |
|
|
|
|
Less Than | |
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1 to | |
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After | |
|
|
Total | |
|
1 Year | |
|
5 Years | |
|
5 Years | |
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| |
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| |
|
| |
|
| |
Redwood Obligations:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Redwood debt
|
|
$ |
529,383 |
|
|
$ |
529,383 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
Accrued interest payable
|
|
|
1,796 |
|
|
|
1,796 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating leases
|
|
|
5,249 |
|
|
|
814 |
|
|
|
3,688 |
|
|
|
747 |
|
Purchase commitments
Securities
|
|
|
70,361 |
|
|
|
70,361 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Purchase commitments
Whole Loans
|
|
|
850,000 |
|
|
|
850,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Redwood obligations and
commitments
|
|
$ |
1,456,789 |
|
|
$ |
1,452,354 |
|
|
$ |
3,688 |
|
|
$ |
747 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Obligations of Securitization
Entities:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Consolidated asset-backed securities
|
|
$ |
11,897,988 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
11,897,988 |
|
Accrued interest payable
|
|
|
45,131 |
|
|
|
45,131 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total obligations of securitization
entities
|
|
$ |
11,943,119 |
|
|
$ |
45,131 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
11,897,988 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total consolidated obligations and
commitments
|
|
$ |
13,399,908 |
|
|
$ |
1,497,485 |
|
|
$ |
3,688 |
|
|
$ |
11,898,735 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Note: All consolidated ABS issued are collateralized by
associated assets and, although the stated maturity is as shown,
the ABS obligations will pay down as the principal of the
associated real estate loans or securities pay down.
MARKET RISKS
We seek to manage the risks inherent in our business
including but not limited to credit risk, interest rate risk,
prepayment risk, and market value risk in a prudent
manner designed to insure Redwoods longevity. At the same
time, we endeavor, to the best of our ability, to provide our
stockholders with both a steady regular dividend and an
attractive long-term return. In general, we seek to assume risks
that can be quantified from historical experience, to actively
manage such risks, to earn sufficient compensation to justify
the taking of such risks, and to maintain capital levels
consistent with the risks we do take.
Credit Risk
Our core business is assuming the credit risk of real estate
loans.
We assume credit risk with respect to real estate loans
primarily through the ownership of real estate loans and
securities acquired from securitizations sponsored by others and
from Sequoia securitizations sponsored by us. Certain of these
securities have below investment-grade credit ratings due to
their high degree of credit risk with respect to the real estate
loans within the securitization entities that
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issued these securities. Credit losses from any of the loans in
the securitized loan pools reduce the principal value of and
economic returns from these lower-rated securities.
We are highly leveraged in an economic sense due to the
structured leverage within the securities we own, as the amount
of real estate loans on which we take first-loss
risk is high relative to our equity capital base. However, we do
not use debt to fund these assets and our maximum credit loss
from these assets (excluding loans and securities held
temporarily as inventory for securitization) is limited and is
less than our equity capital base. The majority of our credit
risk comes from high-quality residential and commercial real
estate loans. This includes real estate loans consolidated from
ABS securitizations from which we have acquired a
credit-sensitive ABS security, and loans we effectively
guarantee or insure through the
acquisitions of residential loan CES from securitizations
sponsored by others. We are also exposed to credit loss risks in
our other real estate securities, and in counter-parties with
whom we do business.
Credit losses on real estate loans can occur for many reasons,
including: poor origination practices; fraud; faulty appraisals;
documentation errors; poor underwriting; legal errors; poor
servicing practices; weak economic conditions; decline in the
value of homes; special hazards; earthquakes and other natural
events; over-leveraging of the borrower; changes in legal
protections for lenders; reduction in personal incomes; job
loss; and personal events such as divorce or health problems. In
addition, if the U.S. economy weakness, or the housing
market weakens, our credit losses could be increased beyond
levels that we have anticipated.
The interest rate is adjustable for most of the residential real
estate loans securitized by securitization trusts sponsored by
us and for a portion of the loans underlying residential real
estate loan securities we have acquired from securitizations
sponsored by others. Accordingly, when short-term interest rates
rise, required monthly payments from homeowners will rise under
the terms of these ARMs, and this may increase borrowers
delinquencies and defaults. In addition, a portion of the loans
we credit-enhance are interest-only and negative amortization
loans, which may have special credit risks. The large majority
of the commercial loans we credit-enhance are fixed-rate loans
with required amortization. A small number of commercial loans
are interest-only loans for the entire term or a portion
thereof, which may have special credit risks.
We acquire some residential real estate loan securities backed
by negative amortization adjustable-rate loans made to
high-quality residential borrowers. Even though most of these
loans are made to high-quality borrowers who make substantial
down payments and do not need a negative amortization feature in
order to afford their home, we still expect higher delinquencies
and losses from these loans compared to regular amortizing
loans. We believe we have a good chance of generating attractive
risk-adjusted returns on these investments as a result of the
way the securitizations of these riskier loan types are
structured and because of attractive acquisition pricing of
these securities. We realize there is substantial uncertainty
about the future performance of these assets. Thus, we will
likely limit our overall investment in securities with these
underlying loans.
The Acacia entities we sponsor own investment-grade and other
securities (typically rated AAA through B, and in a second-loss
position or better, or otherwise effectively more senior in the
credit structure) issued by securitization entities that are
sponsored by others. Generally, we do not control or influence
the underwriting, servicing, management, or loss mitigation
efforts with respect to most of these assets. Some of the
securities Acacia owns are backed by sub-prime residential loans
that have substantially higher risk characteristics than
prime-quality loans. These lower-quality residential loans can
be expected to have higher rates of delinquency and loss, and
losses to Acacia (and thus to Redwoods interest in these
loans) could occur. Most of Acacias securities are
reported as part of our consolidated real estate securities on
our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Acacia has also acquired
investment-grade BB-rated, and B-rated residential loan
securities from the Sequoia securitization entities we have
sponsored. The probability of incurring a credit loss on these
securities is less than the probability of loss from first-loss
residential and commercial real estate security, as cumulative
credit losses within a pool of securitized loans would have to
exceed the principal value of the subordinated securities (and
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exhaust any other credit protections) before losses would be
allocated to the Acacia securities. If the pools of real estate
loans underlying these securities were to experience poor credit
results, however, these Acacia securities could have their
credit ratings down-graded, could suffer losses in market value,
or could experience principal losses. If any of these events
occur, it would likely reduce our returns from the Acacia CDO
equity securities we have acquired and may reduce our ability to
sponsor Acacia transactions in the future.
Interest Rate Risk
Our strategy is to maintain an asset/liability posture on a
consolidated basis that is effectively match-funded so that the
achievement of our long-term goals is unlikely to be affected by
changes in interest rates.
For most of our debt-funded assets (assets acquired for future
sale to sponsored securitization entities or to other financial
institutions as whole loans), the floating rate nature of our
debt closely matches the adjustable-rate interest income earning
characteristics of the accumulated assets. Not all of the
accumulated assets we acquire are adjustable-rate. We also
acquire fixed rate and hybrid rate securities for
re-securitization through our Acacia CDO program, and we may
acquire hybrid rate residential real estate loans in the future
for our Sequoia securitization program. We typically use
interest rate agreements to hedge associated interest rate
mismatches when the assets we accumulate for future
securitizations do not match the interest rate characteristics
of our debt. At June 30, 2006, we owned $720 million
of inventory assets and we also had $850 million of
residential whole loan purchase commitments and $70 million
of real estate securities, funded with $529 million of
debt. At June 30, 2006, we had interest rate agreements
with a notional amount of $925 million hedging certain of
our inventory assets and purchase commitments.
We own the IO security, CDO equity, or similar security that
economically benefits from the spread between the assets and the
liabilities of the issuing securitization entity on a portion
($9.0 billion) of these consolidated entities. These assets
and liabilities are closely matched economically and to the
degree there is a mismatch we attempt to reduce this mismatch
through the use of interest rate agreements. We had
$4.0 billion of notional amount of interest rate agreements
for this purpose. For the remainder of the consolidated ABS
entities ($2.9 billion), we do not own the security that
benefits from the asset/liability spread. Thus, spread changes
between the yield of these assets and the cost of these
liabilities do not affect our economic profits or cash flow.
Therefore, we do not utilize interest rate agreements with
respect to interest rate mismatches that may exist between these
assets and liabilities on these consolidated ABS entities.
The remainder of our consolidated assets at June 30, 2006
were effectively funded, for interest rate matching purposes,
with equity.
Prepayment Risk
We seek to maintain an asset/liability posture that benefits
from investments in prepayment-sensitive assets while limiting
the risk of adverse prepayment fluctuations to an amount that,
in most circumstances, can be absorbed by our capital base while
still allowing us to make regular dividend payments.
Prepayments affect GAAP earnings in the near term primarily
through the timing of the amortization of purchase premium and
discount. Amortization income from discount assets may not
necessarily offset amortization expense from premium assets, and
vice-versa. Variations in current and projected prepayment rates
for individual assets and changes in short-term interest rates
(as they affect projected coupons on ARMs and thus change
effective yield calculations on certain loans) may cause net
premium amortization expense or net discount amortization income
to vary substantially from quarter to quarter. In addition, the
timing of premium amortization on assets may not always match
the timing of the premium amortization taken to income on
liabilities even when the underlying assets are the same (i.e.,
the prepayments are identical).
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We believe there is a relatively low likelihood of prepayment
risk events occurring within our inventory assets held for
future securitization, as we typically sell these loans within a
few months of acquiring them. However, changes in prepayment
forecasts by market participants could affect the market prices
for the ABS (especially IO securities) sold by these
securitization entities, and thus could affect the gain on sale
for economic and tax purposes (not for GAAP purposes since these
are accounted for as financings) that we earn from sponsoring
these securitizations.
There are prepayment risks in the assets and associated
liabilities consolidated on our balance sheets. In general,
discount securities (such as CES) benefit from faster prepayment
rates on the underlying real estate loans and premium securities
(such as IO securities) benefit from slower prepayments on the
underlying loans. Our largest current potential exposure to
increases in prepayment rates is from short-term residential ARM
loans. However, our premium balances on securities backed by ARM
loans are currently significantly less than our discount
balances on securities backed by ARM loans. As a result, we
believe that we are currently biased in favor of faster
prepayment speeds with respect to the long term economic effect
of ARM prepayments. However, in the short term, changes in ARM
prepayment rates could cause GAAP earnings volatility, as
premiums would be expensed over a shorter timeframe than the
discounts would be accreted into income.
ARM prepayment rates are driven by many factors, one of which is
the steepness of the yield curve. As the yield curve flattens
(short-term interest rates rise relative to longer-term interest
rates), ARM prepayments typically increase. Prepayment rates on
the ARMs underlying the Sequoia securitizations increased from
39% to 48% over the last twelve months as the yield curve
flattened.
Through our ownership of real estate loan securities backed by
fixed rate and hybrid residential loans and acquired at a
discount, we generally benefit from faster prepayments on fixed
and hybrid loans. Prepayment rates for these loans typically
accelerate as medium- and long-term interest rates decline.
Prepayments can also affect our credit results and risks. Credit
risks for the CES we own are reduced each time a loan prepays.
All other factors being equal, faster prepayment rates should
reduce our credit risks on our existing portfolio.
Market Value Risk
At June 30, 2006, we reported on a consolidated basis
$2.7 billion of assets that were
marked-to-market
through our balance sheet (i.e., available-for-sale securities)
but not through our income statement. Some of these assets are
credit-sensitive, and all are interest-rate sensitive. Market
value fluctuations of these assets can affect the balance of our
stockholders equity base. Market value fluctuations for
our securities can affect not only our earnings and book value,
but also our liquidity, especially to the extent these assets
are funded with short-term debt prior to securitization.
Most of our consolidated real estate assets are loans accounted
for as held-for-investment and reported at cost. Most of these
loans have been sold to Sequoia entities and, thus, changes in
the market value of the loans do not have an impact on our
liquidity in the long term. However, changes in market value
during the accumulation period (while these loans are funded
with debt) may have a short-term effect on our liquidity.
Our consolidated obligations consist primarily of ABS issued.
These are reported at cost, and changes in market value in these
ABS have no impact on our liquidity. However, because many of
our consolidated assets are funded with these ABS reported at
market value, and since these ABS are not reported at market
value, the resulting reported net equity value may not
necessarily reflect the true market value of our equity
investments in these securitization entities.
We use interest rate agreements to manage certain interest rate
risks. Our interest rate agreements are reported at market
value, with any periodic changes reported either through our
income statement or in our balance sheet. Adverse changes in the
market values of our interest rate agreements (which would
generally be caused by falling interest rates) may require us to
devote additional amounts of cash to post margin calls with our
counterparties.
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Inflation Risk
Virtually all of our consolidated assets and liabilities are
financial in nature. As a result, changes in interest rates and
other factors drive our performance far more than does
inflation. Changes in interest rates do not necessarily
correlate with inflation rates or changes in inflation rates.
Our financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP
and, as a REIT, our dividends must equal at least 90% of our
REIT taxable income as calculated for tax purposes. In each
case, our activities and balance sheet are measured with
reference to historical cost or fair market value without
considering inflation.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP
requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the
reported amounts of certain assets and liabilities at the date
of the consolidated financial statements and the reported
amounts of certain revenues and expenses during the reported
period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The
critical accounting policies and the possible effect of changes
in estimates on our financial results and statements are
discussed below. Management discusses the ongoing development
and selection of these critical accounting policies with the
Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.
We have recently become aware of a potential technical
interpretation of GAAP that differs from our current accounting
presentations. This issue relates to the accounting for
transactions where assets are purchased from a counterparty and
simultaneously financed through a repurchase agreement with that
same counterparty and whether these transactions create
derivatives instead of the acquisition of assets with related
financing (which is how we currently present these
transactions). This potential technical interpretation of GAAP
does not affect the economics of the transactions but may affect
how the transactions would be reported in our financial
statements. Our cash flows, our liquidity, and our ability to
pay a dividend would be unchanged, and we do not believe our
taxable income would be affected. We have not changed our
accounting treatment for this potential issue. However, if we
were to change our current accounting presentations based on
this interpretation, we do not believe there would be a material
impact on our net income or balance sheets.
Revenue Recognition
When recognizing revenue on consolidated earning assets, we
employ the interest method and determine an effective yield to
account for purchase premiums, discounts, and other net
capitalized fees or costs associated with purchasing and
financing real estate loans and securities. For consolidated
real estate loans, the interest method is applied as prescribed
under FAS 91. For loans acquired prior to July 1,
2004, the interest method or effective yield is determined using
interest rates as they change over time and future anticipated
principal prepayments. For loans acquired subsequent to that
date, the initial interest rate of the loans and future
anticipated principal prepayments are used in determining the
effective yield. For our consolidated securities, the interest
method to determine an effective yield is applied as prescribed
under FAS 91 or EITF 99-20, using anticipated
principal prepayments. The use of these methods requires us to
project cash flows over the remaining life of each asset. These
projections include assumptions about interest rates, prepayment
rates, timing and amount of credit losses, when certain tests
will be met that may allow for changes in payments made under
the structure of securities, estimates regarding the likelihood
and timing of calls of securities at par, and other factors. We
review our cash flow projections on an ongoing basis and monitor
these projections based on input and analyses received from
external sources, internal models, and our own judgment and
experience. We constantly review our assumptions and make
adjustments to the cash flows as deemed necessary. There can be
no assurance that our assumptions used to generate future cash
flows, or the current periods yield for each asset, will
prove to be accurate.
Under the interest method, decreases in our credit loss
assumptions embedded in our cash flow forecasts could result in
increasing yields being recognized from residential and
commercial real estate
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securities. In addition, faster-than-anticipated prepayment
rates on residential loans would also tend to increase realized
yields over the remaining life of an asset. In contrast,
increases in our credit loss assumptions and/or slower than
anticipated prepayment rates could result in lower yields being
recognized under the interest method and may represent an
other-than-temporary impairment under GAAP, in which case the
asset may be written down to its fair value through our
Consolidated Statements of Income.
Redwood applies APB 21 and APB 12 in determining its
periodic amortization for the premium on its debt, including the
issuance of IO securities and deferred bond issuance cost
(DBIC). We arrive at a periodic interest cost that represents a
level effective rate on the sum of the face amount of the ABS
issued and (plus or minus) the unamortized premium or discount
at the beginning of each period. The difference between the
periodic interest cost so calculated and the nominal interest on
the outstanding amount of the ABS issued is the amount of
periodic amortization. Prepayment assumptions used in modeling
the underlying assets to determine accretion or amortization of
discount or premium are used in developing the liability cash
flows that are used to determine ABS issued premium amortization
and DBIC expenses.
Establishing Valuations and Accounting for Changes in
Valuations
Valuation adjustments to real estate loans held-for-sale are
reported as net recognized losses and valuation adjustments on
our Consolidated Statements of Income in the applicable period
of the adjustment. Adjustments to the fair value of securities
available-for-sale are reported through our Consolidated Balance
Sheets as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income
in stockholders equity within the cumulative unrealized
gains and losses classified as accumulated other comprehensive
income. The exceptions to this treatment of securities
available-for-sale is when a specific impairment is identified
or a decrease in fair value results from a decline in estimated
cash flows that is considered other-than-temporary. In such
cases, the resulting decrease in fair value is recorded in net
recognized gains (losses) and valuation adjustments on our
Consolidated Statements of Income in the applicable period of
the adjustment.
We estimate the fair value of assets and interest rate
agreements using available market information and other
appropriate valuation methodologies. We believe that the
estimates we use reflect market values that we may be able to
receive should we choose to sell assets. Our estimates are
inherently subjective in nature and involve matters of
uncertainty and judgment in interpreting relevant market and
other data. Many assumptions are necessary to estimate market
values, including, but not limited to, interest rates,
prepayment rates, amount and timing of credit losses, supply and
demand, liquidity, and other market factors. We apply these
factors to each of our assets, as appropriate, in order to
determine market values. Residential real estate loans
held-for-sale are generally valued on a pool basis while
commercial real estate loans held-for-sale and securities
available-for-sale are valued on an asset-specific basis.
We review our fair value calculations on an ongoing basis. We
monitor the critical performance factors for each of our assets.
Our expectations of future performance are shaped by input and
analyses received from external sources, internal models, and
our own judgment and experience. We review our existing
assumptions relative to our and the markets expectations
of future events and make adjustments to the assumptions that
may change our market values. Changes in perceptions regarding
future events can have a material impact on the value of our
assets. Should such changes or other factors result in
significant changes in the market values, our net income and
book value could be adversely affected.
In addition to our valuation processes, we are active acquirers,
issuer of debt securities, and occasional sellers of assets.
Thus, we believe that we have the ability to understand and
determine changes in assumptions that are taking place in the
marketplace and make appropriate changes in our assumptions for
valuing assets. In addition, we use third party sources to
validate our valuation estimates.
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There are certain other valuation estimates we make that have an
impact on current period income and expense. One such area is
the valuation of certain equity grants. Under FAS 123R, we
estimate the value of options, which is based on a number of
assumptions. Currently, most of our equity awards are restricted
stock and deferred stock units and the fair values at grant
equal the market value of Redwoods common stock at the
date of grant so there are no assumptions required to determine
fair value. However, FAS 123R does require us to estimate
for forfeitures and other factors that may affect the actual
expense recognized in any one period.
Credit Reserves
For consolidated real estate loans held-for-investment, we
establish and maintain credit reserves that we believe represent
probable credit losses that will result from inherent losses
existing in our consolidated real estate loans
held-for-investment as of the date of the financial statements.
The reserves for credit losses are adjusted by taking provisions
for credit losses recorded as a reduction in interest income on
real estate loans on our Consolidated Statements of Income. The
reserves consist of estimates of specific loan impairment and
estimates of collective losses on pools of loans with similar
characteristics.
To calculate the credit reserve for credit losses for real
estate loans, we determine inherent losses by applying loss
factors (default, the timing of defaults, and the loss severity
upon default) that can be specifically applied to each pool of
loans. The following factors are considered and applied in such
determination:
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limited to, the age of the loans, underwriting standards,
business climate, economic conditions, geographic
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Relevant market research and publicly available third-party
reference loss rates; |
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Effects and changes in credit concentrations; |
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Information supporting borrowers ability to meet
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but not limited to, the age of loans, underwriting standards,
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Once we determine the applicable default rate, the timing of
defaults, and the severity of loss upon the default, we estimate
the expected losses of each pool of loans over their expected
lives. We then estimate the timing of these losses and the
losses probable to occur over an effective loss confirmation
period. This period is defined as the range of time between the
probable occurrence of a credit loss (such as the initial
deterioration of the borrowers financial condition) and
the confirmation of that loss (the actual charge-off of the
loan). After further review, we revised and shorted our estimate
of this confirmation period this quarter. The losses expected to
occur within the estimated loss confirmation period are the
basis of our credit reserves because we believe those losses
exist as of the reported date of the financial statements. We
re-evaluate the level of our credit reserves on at least a
quarterly basis and record provision, charge-offs, and
recoveries monthly.
If a loan becomes REO or becomes impaired, or loans are
reclassified as held-for-sale, specific valuations are primarily
based on analyses of the underlying collateral.
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Certain securities issued by an ABS securitization entity bear
most of the initial credit risk of the underlying pool of loans
that was securitized. As a result of the relatively high credit
risks of these investments, we are able to purchase these
securities at a discount to principal (par) value. A
portion of the purchase discount is subsequently accreted as
interest income under the interest method while the remaining
portion of the purchase discount is considered as a form of
credit protection. The amount of credit protection is based upon
our assessment of various factors affecting our assets,
including economic conditions, characteristics of the underlying
loans, delinquency status, past performance of similar loans,
and external credit protection. We use a variety of internal and
external credit risk analyses, cash flow modeling, and portfolio
analytical tools to assist us in our assessments. If cumulative
credit losses in the underlying pool of loans exceed the
principal value of the first-loss piece, we may never receive a
principal payment from that security. The maximum loss for the
owner of these securities, however, is limited to the investment
made in purchasing these securities. In addition to the amount
of losses, the timing of future credit losses is also important.
In general, the longer credit losses are delayed, the better our
economic returns, as we continue to earn coupon interest on the
face value of our security.
Accounting for Derivative Instruments (Interest Rate
Agreements)
We use derivative instruments to manage certain risks such as
market value risk and interest rate risk. Currently, the
majority of our interest rate agreements are used to match the
duration of liabilities to assets. The derivative instruments we
employ include, but are not limited to, interest rate swaps,
interest rate options, options on swaps, futures contracts,
options on futures contracts, options on forward purchases, and
other similar derivatives. We collectively refer to these
derivative instruments as interest rate agreements.
On the date an interest rate agreement is entered into, we
designate each interest rate agreement under GAAP as (1) a
hedge of the fair value of a recognized asset or liability or of
an unrecognized firm commitment (fair value hedge), (2) a
hedge of a forecasted transaction or of the variability of cash
flows to be received or paid related to a recognized asset or
liability (cash flow hedge), or (3) held for trading
(trading instrument).
We currently elect to account for most of our interest rate
agreements as cash flow hedges. We record these derivatives at
their estimated fair market values, and record changes in their
fair values in accumulated other comprehensive income on our
Consolidated Balance Sheets. These amounts are reclassified to
our Consolidated Statements of Income over the effective hedge
period as the hedged item affects earnings. Any ineffective
portions of these cash flow hedges and any changes in the market
value on our hedges designated as trading instruments are
included in our Consolidated Statements of Income.
The remainder of our interest rate agreements are currently
accounted for as trading investments. We record these
derivatives at their estimated fair values with any changes in
the fair values recorded in our Consolidated Statements of
Income.
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Item 3. |
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market
Risk |
Discussions about our quantitative and qualitative disclosures
about market risk are included in our Managements
Discussion and Analysis included herein.
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Item 4. |
Controls and Procedures |
We have carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and
with the participation of our management, including our
principal executive officer and principal financial officer, of
the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure
controls and procedures, as that term is defined in
Rule 13a-15(e)
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Based on
that evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal
financial officer concluded that as of June 30, 2006, which
is the end of the period covered by this
Form 10-Q, our
disclosure controls and procedures are effective.
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There has been no change in Redwoods internal control over
financial reporting identified in connection with the evaluation
required by paragraph (d) of Exchange Act
Rule 13a-15 that
occurred during the quarter ended June 30, 2006 that has
materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially
affect, Redwoods internal control over financial reporting.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
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Item 2. |
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of
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No shares were purchased for the three months ended
June 30, 2006. The Company announced stock repurchase plans
on various dates from September 1997 through November 1999 for
the total repurchase of 7,455,000 shares. None of these
plans have expiration dates on repurchases. Shares totaling
1,000,000 are currently available for repurchase under those
plans.
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Item 4. |
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security
Holders. |
(a) The 2006 annual meeting of stockholders of Redwood
Trust, Inc. was held on May 11, 2006.
(b) The following matters were voted on at the annual
meeting of stockholders:
1. The election of the following nominees as Class III
directors to serve until the annual meeting of stockholders in
2009 and until their successors are duly elected and qualify.
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Thomas C. Brown
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22,823,477 |
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250,485 |
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George E. Bull, III
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Georganne C. Proctor
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The following Directors terms of office continue after the
annual meeting:
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Richard D. Baum |
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David L. Tyler |
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Douglas B. Hansen |
2. The approval of the 2002 Redwood Trust, Inc. Incentive
Plan, as amended.
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Item 5. |
Other Information. |
Entry Into A Material Definitive Agreement
On July 31, 2006, Redwood entered into an Amendment to the
Belvedere Place Office Lease, dated July 31, 2006 (the
Amendment), with Bently Holdings California LP (the
Landlord), amending the original Belvedere Place
Office Lease, dated February 27, 2003 (the Original
Lease), relating to Redwoods principal executive
offices at One Belvedere Place, Suite 300, Mill Valley,
California (the Old Premises). The Amendment adds an
option exercisable by Redwood for an additional five-year
extension of the lease term. As amended, the initial term of the
Original Lease will expire May 31, 2013 and Redwood has the
option to extend the term for two five-year periods.
On July 31, 2006, Redwood entered into a Lease, dated
July 31, 2006 (the New Lease), for an
additional 21,300 square feet of office space in the same
building as the Old Premises (the New Premises). The
initial term of the New Lease begins January 1, 2008 and
expires May 31, 2018. The total commitment under the
initial term of the New Lease is $9.9 million. Redwood has
the option to extend the term for two five-year periods. Prior
to the beginning of the initial term of the New Lease, Redwood
will lease the New Premises from another tenant of the Landlord
for a total rent commitment of $0.8 million.
There is no material relationship between Redwood or any of its
affiliates and the Landlord or any of its affiliates, other than
the contractual relationship under the Original Lease.
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Exhibit 31.1
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Certificate of Chief Executive
Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
of 2002 (filed herewith).
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Exhibit 31.2
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Certificate of Chief Financial
Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
of 2002 (filed herewith).
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Exhibit 32.1
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Certificate of Chief Executive
Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
of 2002 (furnished herewith).
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Exhibit 32.2
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Certificate of Chief Financial
Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
of 2002 (furnished herewith).
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on
its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Dated: August 2, 2006
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/s/ Douglas B. Hansen |
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Douglas B. Hansen |
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President |
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(authorized officer of registrant) |
Dated: August 2, 2006
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By: |
/s/ Harold F. Zagunis |
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Harold F. Zagunis |
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Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, |
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Treasurer, and Secretary |
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(principal financial officer) |
Dated: August 2, 2006
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By: |
/s/ Raymond S. Jackson |
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Raymond S. Jackson |
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Vice President and Controller |
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(principal accounting officer) |
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