May 11, 2022 First Quarter 2022 Earnings Presentation Safe Harbor Statement This presentation contains, or incorporates by reference, not only historical information, but also forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements involve numerous risks and uncertainties. Our actual results may differ from our beliefs, expectations, estimates, projections and illustrations and, consequently, you should not rely on these forward-looki ...

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2022 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 001-38124 GRANITE POINT MORTGAGE TRUST INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 61-1843143 (State or other jurisdi ...

Granite Point Mortgage Trust Inc. (NYSE:GPMT) Q4 2021 Earnings Conference Call February 25, 2022 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Chris Petta - Investor Relations Jack Taylor - President and Chief Executive Officer Steve Alpart - Chief Investment Officer and Co-Head of Originations Marcin Urbaszek - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Doug Harter - Credit Suisse Steve DeLaney - JMP Securities Jade Rahmani - KBW Disclaimer*: This transcript is designed to be used alongside the freely availab ...

Financial Highlights - Q4 GAAP earnings per basic share were $0.13, including a $(0.17) per share charge on early extinguishment of debt[5] - FY 2021 GAAP earnings per basic share were $1.24, including a $0.37 per share reduction of CECL reserves[5] - Q4 Distributable Earnings per basic share were $0.24[5] - FY 2021 Distributable Earnings per basic share were $0.99[5] Portfolio Overview - The portfolio totaled $4.2 billion in total commitments, comprised of over 99% senior loans with a weighted average stabilized LTV of 63.5% and a weighted average yield at origination of LIBOR + 4.07%[5] - The portfolio is over 98% floating rate with a weighted average LIBOR floor of 1.17%[5] - CECL reserve was reduced by $20.0 million year-over-year to $42.4 million at December 31, 2021, or 1.01% of total loan commitments[5] Capitalization & Liquidity - The company expanded the permanent equity base to over $1 billion through a $90 million add-on preferred offering, bringing total preferred stock issued to approximately $205 million[4] - Borrowings under the senior secured term loan facilities were further reduced to $100 million through an incremental $50 million repayment[4] - The company ended Q4 with over $190 million in cash on hand and total net-debt-to-equity leverage of 2.7x[5]

PART I [Item 1. Business](index=6&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Business) Granite Point Mortgage Trust Inc. is an internally-managed REIT focused on originating and managing senior floating-rate commercial mortgage loans, with a $3.8 billion portfolio as of December 31, 2021 - The company is an internally-managed real estate finance company specializing in originating, investing in, and managing **senior floating-rate commercial mortgage loans** and other debt-like commercial real estate investments[19](index=19&type=chunk) Portfolio Summary as of December 31, 2021 | Metric | Value | | :--- | :--- | | Number of Investments | 105 | | Total Principal Balance | $3.8 billion | | Future Funding Obligations | $0.4 billion | | Portfolio Composition (by carrying value) | 98.8% floating rate | | Weighted Avg. Stabilized LTV | 63.5% | | Weighted Avg. All-in Yield | L+4.07% | - The company finances operations through equity, debt, repurchase facilities, term financing, and CRE CLOs, with a **$2.1 billion** maximum borrowing capacity as of December 31, 2021[32](index=32&type=chunk)[33](index=33&type=chunk) - Operating as a REIT, the company must distribute substantially all net taxable income to stockholders to avoid federal income taxes and maintain Investment Company Act exclusion[21](index=21&type=chunk)[54](index=54&type=chunk) [Item 1A. Risk Factors](index=13&type=section&id=Item%201A.%20Risk%20Factors) The company faces significant risks from the COVID-19 pandemic, lending activities, financing, interest rate fluctuations, and the need to maintain REIT status - The COVID-19 pandemic poses significant risks to financial condition and loan portfolio value, leading to a **$42.4 million CECL reserve** as of December 31, 2021[62](index=62&type=chunk)[66](index=66&type=chunk) - Exposure to debt-oriented real estate investments carries risks of borrower defaults, property value deterioration, and intense competition from other lenders[66](index=66&type=chunk)[68](index=68&type=chunk) - Financing and hedging activities involve risks such as substantial debt, restrictive covenants, margin calls, and increased financing costs due to interest rate fluctuations[126](index=126&type=chunk)[128](index=128&type=chunk)[129](index=129&type=chunk) - Structural risks include maintaining REIT qualification and Investment Company Act exemption, with failure to qualify as a REIT leading to significant corporate tax liability[151](index=151&type=chunk)[188](index=188&type=chunk) - The discontinuation of LIBOR and transition to SOFR poses risks, as **98.8% of loans** and **100% of financing arrangements** were LIBOR-indexed at year-end 2021, potentially increasing interest costs and creating mismatches[121](index=121&type=chunk)[122](index=122&type=chunk) [Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments](index=40&type=section&id=Item%201B.%20Unresolved%20Staff%20Comments) The company has no unresolved staff comments from the Securities and Exchange Commission - No unresolved staff comments were reported[218](index=218&type=chunk) [Item 2. Properties](index=40&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Properties) The company does not own real property, operating from sub-leased headquarters in New York and leased facilities in Minnesota - The company's principal executive office is in New York, with additional leased office space in St. Louis Park, Minnesota[219](index=219&type=chunk) - The company does not own any real property[219](index=219&type=chunk) [Item 3. Legal Proceedings](index=40&type=section&id=Item%203.%20Legal%20Proceedings) The company is not involved in any material litigation or legal proceedings that would adversely affect its financial condition - The company is not currently party to any material litigation or legal proceedings[220](index=220&type=chunk) [Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures](index=40&type=section&id=Item%204.%20Mine%20Safety%20Disclosures) This item is not applicable to the company's operations - This item is not applicable[221](index=221&type=chunk) PART II [Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities](index=41&type=section&id=Item%205.%20Market%20for%20Registrant%27s%20Common%20Equity%2C%20Related%20Stockholder%20Matters%20and%20Issuer%20Purchases%20of%20Equity%20Securities) The company's common stock trades on the NYSE, with a policy to distribute taxable income as dividends and a share repurchase program active in 2021 - The company's common stock is traded on the NYSE under the symbol **"GPMT"**[224](index=224&type=chunk) - The dividend policy aims to distribute substantially all annual taxable income to comply with REIT provisions, subject to board discretion[226](index=226&type=chunk) - In 2021, the company repurchased **1,301,612 shares** of common stock at a weighted average price of **$13.65 per share**, totaling **$17.8 million**[233](index=233&type=chunk) - The share repurchase program was increased to **4,000,000 shares** in December 2021, with **2,698,388 shares** remaining authorized as of year-end[232](index=232&type=chunk)[233](index=233&type=chunk) [Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations](index=44&type=section&id=Item%207.%20Management%27s%20Discussion%20and%20Analysis%20of%20Financial%20Condition%20and%20Results%20of%20Operations) In 2021, the company achieved GAAP net income of $67.6 million, driven by CECL reserve release, active loan portfolio management, and a shift towards non-mark-to-market financing 2021 Key Financial Results | Metric | 2021 | 2020 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | GAAP Net Income (loss) | $67.6 million | $(40.5) million | | GAAP EPS (basic) | $1.24 | $(0.73) | | Distributable Earnings | $54.3 million | $64.7 million | | Distributable EPS (basic) | $0.99 | $1.17 | | Book Value per Share | $16.70 | $16.92 | | Dividends Declared per Share | $1.00 | $0.65 | Loan Portfolio Activity (Year Ended Dec 31) | Activity (in thousands) | 2021 | 2020 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Loan originations | $673,638 | $125,169 | | Other loan fundings | $150,644 | $238,989 | | Loan repayments | $(960,330) | $(517,295) | | Loan write-offs | $(9,740) | $— | | **Total loan activity, net** | **$(135,609)** | **$(355,585)** | - The company significantly shifted to non-mark-to-market financing, comprising **73.2% of portfolio financing** by year-end 2021, primarily through **$1.4 billion** in CRE CLO issuances[245](index=245&type=chunk)[281](index=281&type=chunk) - The CECL reserve decreased by **$20.0 million** in 2021 to **$42.4 million**, due to high-risk loan repayments, improved forecasts, and a resolved loan write-off[275](index=275&type=chunk) - The company prepaid **$75.0 million** of senior secured term loans in December 2021, incurring an **$8.9 million** loss on early extinguishment of debt[335](index=335&type=chunk) [Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk](index=72&type=section&id=Item%207A.%20Quantitative%20and%20Qualitative%20Disclosures%20About%20Market%20Risk) The company manages credit, interest rate, and liquidity risks, amplified by COVID-19, through portfolio diversification, matching floating-rate assets and liabilities, and diversifying funding sources - Primary market risks include credit, interest rate, liquidity, and real estate market risks, all exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic[387](index=387&type=chunk)[388](index=388&type=chunk) - As of December 31, 2021, **98.8% of the loan portfolio** earned a floating rate, mitigating interest rate risk by matching with floating-rate liabilities[393](index=393&type=chunk) Interest Rate Sensitivity Analysis (as of Dec 31, 2021) | Change in Interest Rates | Change in Annualized Net Interest Income (in thousands) | | :--- | :--- | | +100 bps | $(15,313) | | +50 bps | $(8,316) | | -50 bps | $2,286 | | -100 bps | $2,286 | - Liquidity risk arises from financing longer-maturity assets with shorter-term borrowings, with potential for margin calls from collateral value decreases or financing disruptions[405](index=405&type=chunk) [Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data](index=76&type=section&id=Item%208.%20Financial%20Statements%20and%20Supplementary%20Data) This section presents the audited consolidated financial statements for 2021, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flows, with an unqualified auditor's opinion from Ernst & Young LLP Consolidated Balance Sheet Highlights (in thousands) | Account | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Loans held-for-investment, net | $3,741,308 | $3,847,803 | | Total Assets | $3,988,518 | $4,219,648 | | Total Liabilities | $2,974,335 | $3,284,802 | | Total Stockholders' Equity | $1,013,058 | $933,846 | Consolidated Income Statement Highlights (in thousands) | Account | 2021 | 2020 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total Interest Income | $198,288 | $237,713 | | Total Interest Expense | $105,580 | $112,935 | | Net Interest Income | $92,708 | $124,778 | | Benefit from (provision for) credit losses | $20,027 | $(53,710) | | Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Common Stockholders | $67,560 | $(40,539) | - Ernst & Young LLP issued an unqualified opinion on financial statements and internal control effectiveness, identifying the allowance for credit losses as a critical audit matter[413](index=413&type=chunk)[414](index=414&type=chunk)[420](index=420&type=chunk) - As of December 31, 2021, two loans were on nonaccrual status, with an unpaid principal balance of **$168.1 million** and a carrying value of **$145.4 million**[513](index=513&type=chunk) [Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosures](index=118&type=section&id=Item%209.%20Changes%20in%20and%20Disagreements%20With%20Accountants%20on%20Accounting%20and%20Financial%20Disclosures) The company reports no changes in or disagreements with its accountants regarding accounting principles or disclosures - No changes in or disagreements with accountants were reported[633](index=633&type=chunk) [Item 9A. Controls and Procedures](index=118&type=section&id=Item%209A.%20Controls%20and%20Procedures) Management and the independent auditor concluded that disclosure controls and internal control over financial reporting were effective as of December 31, 2021 - Management concluded that disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of December 31, 2021[634](index=634&type=chunk) - Management assessed internal control over financial reporting as effective based on the COSO 2013 framework as of December 31, 2021[636](index=636&type=chunk)[637](index=637&type=chunk) - No material changes to internal control over financial reporting occurred during the quarter ended December 31, 2021[635](index=635&type=chunk) [Item 9B. Other Information](index=120&type=section&id=Item%209B.%20Other%20Information) The company reports no other information for this item - No other information was reported for this item[649](index=649&type=chunk) [Item 9C. Disclosure Regarding Foreign Jurisdictions that Prevent Inspections](index=120&type=section&id=Item%209C.%20Disclosure%20Regarding%20Foreign%20Jurisdictions%20that%20Prevent%20Inspections) This item is not applicable to the company - This item is not applicable[650](index=650&type=chunk) PART III [Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance](index=121&type=section&id=Item%2010.%20Directors%2C%20Executive%20Officers%20and%20Corporate%20Governance) Information on directors, executive officers, and corporate governance is incorporated by reference from the 2022 Proxy Statement - Information for this item is incorporated by reference from the 2022 Annual Meeting of Stockholders Proxy Statement[652](index=652&type=chunk) [Item 11. Executive Compensation](index=121&type=section&id=Item%2011.%20Executive%20Compensation) Executive compensation details, including Compensation Discussion and Analysis, are incorporated by reference from the 2022 Proxy Statement - Information for this item is incorporated by reference from the 2022 Annual Meeting of Stockholders Proxy Statement[653](index=653&type=chunk) [Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters](index=121&type=section&id=Item%2012.%20Security%20Ownership%20of%20Certain%20Beneficial%20Owners%20and%20Management%20and%20Related%20Stockholder%20Matters) Security ownership information for beneficial owners and management is incorporated by reference from the 2022 Proxy Statement - Information for this item is incorporated by reference from the 2022 Annual Meeting of Stockholders Proxy Statement[654](index=654&type=chunk) [Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence](index=121&type=section&id=Item%2013.%20Certain%20Relationships%20and%20Related%20Transactions%2C%20and%20Director%20Independence) Details on related party transactions and director independence are incorporated by reference from the 2022 Proxy Statement - Information for this item is incorporated by reference from the 2022 Annual Meeting of Stockholders Proxy Statement[655](index=655&type=chunk) [Item 14. Principal Accounting Fees and Services](index=121&type=section&id=Item%2014.%20Principal%20Accounting%20Fees%20and%20Services) Principal accounting fees and services information is incorporated by reference from the 2022 Proxy Statement - Information for this item is incorporated by reference from the 2022 Annual Meeting of Stockholders Proxy Statement[656](index=656&type=chunk) PART IV [Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules](index=122&type=section&id=Item%2015.%20Exhibits%2C%20Financial%20Statement%20Schedules) This section lists all exhibits and financial statement schedules filed with the Form 10-K, including consolidated financial statements and the auditor's report - This section includes consolidated financial statements, the auditor's report, and Schedule IV - Mortgage Loans on Real Estate[659](index=659&type=chunk) - A detailed Exhibit Index provides a comprehensive list of all filed documents, including corporate governance and material contracts[660](index=660&type=chunk)[662](index=662&type=chunk) [Item 16. Form 10-K Summary](index=128&type=section&id=Item%2016.%20Form%2010-K%20Summary) The company has not provided a summary for this Form 10-K - No summary has been provided for this Form 10-K[668](index=668&type=chunk)

GRANITE POINT MORTGAGE TRUST Investor Presentation | November 2021 Safe Harbor Statement This presentation contains, or incorporates by reference, not only historical information, but also forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements involve numerous risks and uncertainties. Our actual results may differ from our beliefs, expectations, estimates and projections and, consequently, you should not rely on these forward-looking ...

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Granite Point Mortgage Trust Inc. (NYSE:GPMT) Q3 2021 Earnings Conference Call November 9, 2021 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Chris Petta – Investor Relations Jack Taylor – President and Chief Executive Officer Steve Alpart – Chief Investment Officer and Co-Head of Originations Marcin Urbaszek – Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Josh Bolton – Credit Suisse Chris Muller – JMP Securities Operator Good morning. My name is Grant, and I will be your conference facilitator. At this time, I w ...

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2021 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 001-38124 GRANITE POINT MORTGAGE TRUST INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 61-1843143 (State or other jur ...

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