Stable Employment and Resilient Labor Market
The economy added about 150,000 jobs per month during Q2, and the unemployment rate held steady at 4.1%.
Agency Mortgages and CMBS Performance
Agency mortgages and Agency CMBS performed well into the beginning of the third quarter, with a favorable long-term outlook due to attractive valuations and reduced interest rate volatility.
Reduced Debt-to-Equity Ratio
The company's debt-to-equity ratio decreased from 7.1x at the end of March to 6.5x at the end of June, reflecting a more defensive posture.
Attractive ROEs
Levered gross ROEs in the low 20s for higher coupons represent a very attractive entry point for mortgage investors with longer investment horizons.
Improved Book Value
As of July 18, 2025, the estimated book value per common share increased by a little more than 1% since the end of the second quarter.