Strong Full-Year Performance
Redwood Trust demonstrated significant progress in 2024, returning operating businesses to strong profitability with a 5.7% total economic return amidst fluctuating treasury yields.
Increased Dividend
The company raised its common stock dividend in each of the final two quarters of 2024.
Strategic Opportunities with Banks
Banks represented 40% of lock volume in 2024, doubling from 2023, indicating a strong build-out of the bank seller network.
Sequoia Platform Growth
Lock volume increased by 4% from the third quarter to $2.3 billion, with January locks totaling over $1 billion, marking a 35% increase compared to Q4's pace.
CoreVest Platform Advancements
Fourth quarter fundings totaled $501 million, up nearly 10% from the third quarter, with a focus on single asset bridge and DSCR loans.
Unsecured Debt Reduction
Convertible debt as a percentage of equity was reduced from 65% to 31% by the end of 2024.