Book Value Stability
Book value increased from $10.46 to $10.48 in Q4 (approx +0.2%), demonstrating stability while supporting return of capital to shareholders.
EAD Coverage of Dividend and Quarter-over-Quarter Improvement
Earnings available for distribution (EAD) was $0.25 per share in Q4, up from $0.23 in the prior quarter, fully covering the newly declared quarterly dividend of $0.23 (9.5% increase this quarter).
Material Dividend Increases in 2025
The company increased its quarterly dividend three times in 2025 for a total raise of over 21% year-over-year, supported by improved earnings power.
Strong Total Shareholder Return
MITT delivered total shareholder return (dividends plus stock price appreciation) of approximately 42% through the date of the call, signaling strong market recognition of progress.
Substantial Investment Portfolio Growth
Full-year 2025 investment portfolio grew ~27% year-over-year to $8.5 billion, driven by over $3.0 billion in loan purchases and active capital rotation into higher-yielding strategies.
Robust Securitization Activity
Executed 10 securitizations in 2025 totaling $4.2 billion, including $1.3 billion in Q4 and $2.4 billion of home equity securitizations across five transactions, with $55 million retained in one Q4 transaction.
Disciplined Leverage Profile
Maintained low economic leverage at 1.6 turns to year-end, reflecting conservative balance sheet management while growing portfolio and securitization activity.
Arc Home Turnaround and Growth
Arc Home reached breakeven in Q2, generated a 10% annualized ROE in the second half of 2025, originated over $3.4 billion for the year, achieved record lock volumes (+34% YoY) and a +42% increase in non‑QM mortgage fundings; management increased ownership by 21.4% in August.
Improved Earnings and Net Interest Income
GAAP net income available to common shareholders was $8.0 million ($0.25 per share) in Q4. Net interest income increased 4% in the quarter, and net interest plus hedge income of $0.68 per share exceeded $0.45 of operating expenses and preferred dividends to produce net earnings of $0.23 per share.
Full-Year EAD Growth and Arc Contribution
Full-year EAD was $0.86 per share, up 17% year-over-year to $26.3 million; Arc Home contributed $1.9 million to EAD in 2025 (versus a $3.3 million loss in 2024), with January 2026 producing Arc Home monthly earnings in excess of $1.0 million.
Available Liquidity
Ended Q4 with approximately $109 million of total liquidity: $58 million cash, $50 million of committed financing available on unlevered home equity loans, and $1 million unencumbered agency RMBS.
Capital Recycling Opportunity from Call Rights
Management exercised optional redemption on a 2022 vintage non-QM securitization (316M UPB) and plans to remain aggressive with call rights to free up equity (~$35 million targeted) for redeployment into higher-ROE investments.