Redwood Trust, Inc. · NYSE:RWT

Redwood Trust — Investor Presentation (May 2021)

45 slides from Redwood Trust's investor presentation, May 11, 2021

  1. Slide 1: Investor Presentation

    Investor Presentation May 11, 2021

  2. Slide 2: Forward Looking Statements

    Forward Looking Statements This presentation contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding our belief that we can increase the market share of our residential lending platform by four to five times by the end of 2025, estimated returns on our operating business and investment p

  3. Slide 3: Our Mission

    Our Mission Redwood’s mission is to help make quality housing, whether rented or owned, accessible to all American households.

  4. Slide 4: Redwood Trust provides significant liquidity to the U.S. housing market

    Redwood Trust provides significant liquidity to the U.S. housing market Through our market leading brands we: Aggregate mortgages made to homeowners and landlords who don’t qualify for government programs Structure loans into securities and other investments, connecting borrowers with institutional

  5. Slide 5: Most segments of the U.S. housing market rely on some form of private capital

    Most segments of the U.S. housing market rely on some form of private capital $3T+ potential non- • There is a substantial need for private capital to support agency financing housing finance activities where government loan opportunity(1) programs fall short • Over the past several years, the GSEs

  6. Slide 6: We address a vast and growing market spanning the entire U.S. housing finance industry

    We address a vast and growing market spanning the entire U.S. housing finance industry Non-Agency Consumer Lending • Leading non-agency conduit providing liquidity to a broad set of originators • Innovative technology initiatives aimed at disrupting traditional mortgage workstreams • Best-in-class c

  7. Slide 7: We are disrupting the non-agency mortgage industry with innovative technology and distribution channels

    We are disrupting the non-agency mortgage industry with innovative technology and distribution channels Sourcing Technology-enabled / data-driven customer acquisition tools Multichannel Distribution Model Broadly-marketed securitizations RWT Horizons Whole loan sales Venture investment fund focused

  8. Slide 8: Our strategic investments through RWT Horizons enhance our technology roadmap

    Our strategic investments through RWT Horizons enhance our technology roadmap RWT Horizons drives innovation that can make mortgage lending and other related processes less redundant, more seamless and moreRWT transparent to our originators, borrowers and investors HORIZONS RWT HORIZONS $25M 3 initi

  9. Slide 9: As the market leader in the non-agency sector, we are poised to capitalize on secular shifts in housing

    As the market leader in the non-agency sector, we are poised to capitalize on secular shifts in housing Serving Growing Markets Macro Tailwinds Competitive Advantages • Housing demand continues to • Strong demand for single- • First-to-market brand outpace supply in both owner- family detached homes

  10. Slide 10: Household equity continues to increase, outpacing loan balance limits for government lending programs

    Household equity continues to increase, outpacing loan balance limits for government lending programs Value of the US Single Family Housing Market(1) Growing Markets will Likely Require Increased Access to Non-Agency Lending GSE 2021 Median Change in HPA Since Conforming Home Price(2) Limit since 20

  11. Slide 11: Single-family rent growth remains strong and has historically stayed positive even in recessions

    Single-family rent growth remains strong and has historically stayed positive even in recessions(1) Home Price Appreciation vs. Single-Family Rent vs. Apartment Rent National YOY % change Home price appreciation Single-family rent Apartment rent 20.0% 15.0% 10.0% 5.0% 0.0% -5.0% -10.0% -15.0% 2014 1

  12. Slide 12: Growth trends in housing prices and single-family rents continued through 2020

    Growth trends in housing prices and single-family rents continued through 2020 Home Price Appreciation vs. Single-Family Rent vs. Apartment Rent National YOY % change Home price appreciation Single-family Rent Apartment Rent 12.0% 11.2% 10.0% 8.0% 6.0% 4.7% 3.7% 3.8% 3.7% 4.0% 2.0% 0.0% -2.0% -3% -4

  13. Slide 13: Changing consumer preference and affordability are driving demand for single-family homes held for rent

    Changing consumer preference and affordability are driving demand for single-family homes held for rent Rental Homes as Percentage of All Housing Units Trailing 12-month Single-family rental homes Rental homes (2-9 units) Rental homes (10+ units) 12.0% 11.5% 4 million SFR homes added 11.0% 10.5% 5.2

  14. Slide 14: Our diversified revenue streams can support durable earnings and valuation multiple expansion

    Our diversified revenue streams can support durable earnings and valuation multiple expansion Operating Durable earnings ~40% of Businesses stream and book Diversified and Equity (1) >20% Returns(2) value growth high-quality (after tax) earnings ~60% of Investment Portfolio Stable to growing Superio

  15. Slide 15: We have delivered innovative solutions to the non-agency consumer sector for over 25 years

    We have delivered innovative solutions to the non-agency consumer sector for over 25 years Enhances housing availability as a leading intermediary between mortgage investors and originators Key source of liquidity for the Channel of interaction for buyers market and sellers • Unparalleled correspond

  16. Slide 16: We are the market leader in non-agency residential securitization, whole loan trading, and credit investing

    We are the market leader in non-agency residential securitization, whole loan trading, and credit investing Significant More securitizations Strong Performance opportunity to gain than any other share • ~2%(2) portfolio sponsor delinquency rate • $400B(4) annual market • 112 Sequoia • <1% of portfol

  17. Slide 17: We have completed over $89B in purchases life-to-date with substantial room for growth

    We have completed over $89B in purchases life-to-date with substantial room for growth 2021: 112th securitization SEMT 2021-3 ($356m) 2019: 100th securitization SEMT 2019-2 ($405m) 2017: First “Choice” securitization SEMT 2017-CH1 ($308m) $90B 2013: 50th securitization $80B SEMT 2013-10 ($405m) $70B

  18. Slide 18: We believe we can increase our market share 4-5x by the end of 2025

    We believe we can increase our market share 4 - 5x by the end of 2025(1) Customer Acquisition Production / Customer • Tech-enabled with high-touch Retention customer service • Turn capital efficiently • Best-in-class user experience • “Rapid Funding+” program • Pipeline monitoring • “Redwood Live” a

  19. Slide 19: We lead the industry in providing capital to a growing market of sophisticated housing investors

    We lead the industry in providing capital to a growing market of sophisticated housing investors Highly scalable infrastructure with proprietary processes and technology Target Market Originations Products Loan Book(1) • Small and mid-sized • Robust digital media • Term loans for • $12.2B+ in loans

  20. Slide 20: SFR lending is a $90B addressable market opportunity with limited competitors

    SFR lending is a $90B addressable market opportunity with limited competitors Investor Share of Current SFR Property Market(1) Total Housing Market (140.1M inventory)(2)(3) 14.1M Vacant 15.4M Units in All Other Large Buildings Investors (10+ units) Smaller investors 98% dominate the SFR Small Buildi

  21. Slide 21: We use partnerships to accelerate the expansion of our SFR footprint

    We use partnerships to accelerate the expansion of our SFR footprint RWT Horizons – In April 2021, we made a minority preferred equity investment in Churchill Finance, a vertically-integrated real estate finance company – Churchill focuses on the origination, aggregation, and asset management of cre

  22. Slide 22: We have runway for significant growth as the leading provider of credit for housing investors

    We have runway for significant growth as the leading provider of credit for housing investors 2021: 16th securitization, CAFL 2021-1 ($276M) $12B 2020: 16th consecutive month exceeding $100M in funding $11B $10B 2019: CoreVest acquired by Redwood Trust $9B $8B 2017: Closed first Freddie wrapped SFR

  23. Slide 23: We lead the business purpose lending market with proprietary technology-enabled processes

    We lead the business purpose lending market with proprietary technology-enabled processes Sourcing Production • Highly curated organic lead • Automated interactions with generation Capital Markets and • In house analytics and Underwriting ensure teams drive all lead consistency and efficiency genera

  24. Slide 24: Our technology is a competitive advantage that solidifies our market leadership position

    Our technology is a competitive advantage that solidifies our market leadership position – Highly scalable loan lifecycle system underpins shortest time to close in the industry with highest number of automated controls – Systems drive key performance indicators including over 50% repeat borrower ra

  25. Slide 25: Our investment portfolio supports our operating platforms and third-party mortgage lending activity

    Our investment portfolio supports our operating platforms and third-party mortgage lending activity THIRD-PARTY INVESTMENTS • Retained Sequoia securities • Retained single-family rental • Credit-enhancement for GSE – Subordinate (CAFL) securities portfolios – Interest only – Subordinate – Reperformi

  26. Slide 26: Our combined portfolios generate strong risk-adjusted returns with lower leverage than our competitors

    Our combined portfolios generate strong risk-adjusted returns with lower leverage than our competitors $2.1 Billion Housing Credit Investments(1) $1.0 Billion Secured Financing (1)(2) Marginable debt 8% Residential Investments Third-Party 20% Investments 37% Non-marginable, Non-marginable non-recour

  27. Slide 27: Portfolio discount and call options provide upside supported by current credit and prepay environment

    Portfolio discount and call options provide upside supported by current credit and prepay environment >$350 Million Net Portfolio Discount Sequoia Prepayment Speeds(1) 60% Constant Prepayment Rate 50% Sequoia CAFL Securities Securities 15% 40% 8% Third-Party Securities 30% 37% 20% RPL Securities 10%

  28. Slide 28: Callability of securitizations provides meaningful potential near-term upside

    Callability of securitizations provides meaningful potential near-term upside Calls Completed through April 2021(1) ($ in m) Deal Metrics At Issuance At Call Estimated ~$0.02 Year 2012 2021 per share of total valuation upside Loan UPB $935 $75 associated with Pool Factor 100% 8% calls exercised Gros

  29. Slide 29: We believe best-in-class corporate responsibility is good for our shareholders, partners and employees

    We believe best-in-class corporate responsibility is good for our shareholders, partners and employees Corporate Governance Human Capital • Committed to best practices that provide a • A values-based culture enables us to meet our strong foundation for fulfilling our mission and strategic goals to g

  30. Slide 30: Appendix – Financial Tables

    Appendix – Financial Tables

  31. Slide 31: “Financials-Redwood Review” section on the Company’s investor relations website at ir.redwoodtrust.com

    A further discussion of Redwood's business, financial results and taxable income is included in the first quarter 2021 Redwood Review, which is available within the “Financials-Redwood Review” section on the Company’s investor relations website at ir.redwoodtrust.com

  32. Slide 32: “Financials-Redwood Review” section on the Company’s investor relations website at ir.redwoodtrust.com

    (1) A further discussion of Redwood's business, financial results and taxable income is included in the first quarter 2021 Redwood Review, which is available within the “Financials-Redwood Review” section on the Company’s investor relations website at ir.redwoodtrust.com

  33. Slide 33: “Financials-Redwood Review” section on the Company’s investor relations website at ir.redwoodtrust.com

    A further discussion of Redwood's business, financial results and taxable income is included in the first quarter 2021 Redwood Review, which is available within the “Financials-Redwood Review” section on the Company’s investor relations website at ir.redwoodtrust.com

  34. Slide 34: “Financials-Redwood Review” section on the Company’s investor relations website at ir.redwoodtrust.com

    A further discussion of Redwood's business, financial results and taxable income is included in the first quarter 2021 Redwood Review, which is available within the “Financials-Redwood Review” section on the Company’s investor relations website at ir.redwoodtrust.com

  35. Slide 35: “Financials-Redwood Review” section on the Company’s investor relations website at ir.redwoodtrust.com

    Detailed Endnotes are included at the end of this presentation A further discussion of Redwood's business, financial results and taxable income is included in the first quarter 2021 Redwood Review, which is available within the “Financials-Redwood Review” section on the Company’s investor relations

  36. Slide 36: “Financials-Redwood Review” section on the Company’s investor relations website at ir.redwoodtrust.com

    (1) (1) A further discussion of Redwood's business, financial results and taxable income is included in the first quarter 2021 Redwood Review, which is available within the “Financials-Redwood Review” section on the Company’s investor relations website at ir.redwoodtrust.com

  37. Slide 37: “Financials-Redwood Review” section on the Company’s investor relations website at ir.redwoodtrust.com

    A further discussion of Redwood's business, financial results and taxable income is included in the first quarter 2021 Redwood Review, which is available within the “Financials-Redwood Review” section on the Company’s investor relations website at ir.redwoodtrust.com

  38. Slide 38: Appendix – Endnotes

    Appendix – Endnotes

  39. Slide 39: End Notes

    End Notes Slide 5 (Most segments of the U.S. housing market rely on some form of Slide 11 (Single-family rent growth remains strong and has private capital) historically stayed positive even in recessions) 1. Redwood estimate of total non-agency consumer plus investor financing 1. Resale home price

  40. Slide 40: End Notes

    End Notes Slide 14 (Our diversified revenue streams can support durable Slide 18 (We believe we can increase our market share 4-5x by the end earnings and valuation expansion) of 2025) 1. The multiplier for the increase in market share we believe we can 1. Equity allocations for our operating busine

  41. Slide 41: End Notes (continued)

    End Notes (continued) Slide 24 (Our technology is a competitive advantage that solidifies Slide 27 (Portfolio discount and call options provide upside our market leadership position) supported by current credit and prepay environment) 1. Includes CoreVest originations only 1. Prepayment speeds repre

  42. Slide 42: End Notes (continued)

    End Notes (continued) Slide 31 (Financial Tables – Key Financial Results and Metrics) Slide 34 (Financial Tables – Investment Portfolio Key Financial 1. Economic return on book value is based on the periodic change in GAAP Results) book value per common share plus dividends declared per common share

  43. Slide 43: End Notes (continued)

    End Notes (continued) Slide 35 (Financial Tables - Capital Allocation Details Table) Slide 37 (Financial Tables – Residential Investments Credit 1. Other assets and liabilities are presented on a net basis within this column Characteristics) 2. Non-recourse debt presented within this table excludes

  44. Slide 44: End Notes (continued)

    End Notes (continued) Slide 37 (Financial Tables – Business Purpose and Multifamily Investments Credit Characteristics) 1. Bridge loans as presented in this table, include $626 million of business purpose bridge loans and $19 million of other related assets. 2. Average current debt service coverage

  45. Slide 45: Redwood Trust

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