Core Insights - Ready Capital Corporation reported a GAAP loss per common share from continuing operations of $(0.31) and a distributable loss per common share of $(0.14) for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 [1][21][22] - The company is implementing a targeted liquidation strategy on underperforming assets to restore profitability and support future reinvestment in its core multi-family bridge portfolio [2][6] Financial Performance - The company reported interest income of $152.735 million and interest expense of $(135.837) million for the quarter, resulting in a net interest income before provision for loan losses of $16.898 million [21] - The net loss from continuing operations was $(48.751) million, with a total net loss of $(53.677) million for the quarter [21][22] - Distributable earnings before realized losses were $(12.704) million, leading to a distributable loss of $(19.792) million [11][21] Asset Management - The company acquired ownership of a mixed-use asset in Portland, OR, and completed the sale of 21 loans with a carrying value of $494 million for net proceeds of $85 million [3][6] - As of June 30, 2025, the book value per share of common stock was $10.44, and the company repurchased approximately 8.5 million shares at an average price of $4.41 per share [6][19] Segment Reporting - For the second quarter, the LMM commercial real estate segment generated interest income of $122.268 million, while the small business lending segment contributed $30.467 million [24] - The total non-interest expense for the quarter was $70.277 million, with employee compensation and benefits accounting for $23.159 million [21][25] Subsequent Events - The company has secured ownership of a mixed-use asset and completed significant loan sales, indicating active management of its asset portfolio [3][6]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The economic book value decreased by 1% to $13.69 per share, while GAAP book value also fell by 1% to $13.12 per share [14] - Distributable earnings (DE) for the quarter were $0.24 per share, down from $0.29 per share in the previous quarter, primarily due to credit losses [17] - GAAP earnings were $33.2 million or $0.22 per basic common share, driven by an increase in net interest income to $61.3 million [14][15] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company sourced $876 million in loans and securities, including $500 million in non-QM loans and $217 million in business purpose loans [12][20] - The delinquency rate for loans over 60 days decreased from 7.5% to 7.3% [15][24] - Lima One originated $217 million in business purpose loans, with an increase in mortgage banking income from $5.4 million to $6.1 million [23] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The market for securitized mortgage credit assets continues to deepen, with increased liquidity and strong investor appetite [6][9] - Mortgage credit spreads widened in April but retraced to levels seen at the end of Q1 by the end of the second quarter [6][22] - The company completed its eighteenth non-QM securitization in May, selling $291 million of bonds at an average coupon of 5.76% [21] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to continue focusing on non-QM loans, business purpose loans, and agency securities, with plans to grow the business purpose loan originations [20][23] - The management is optimistic about the economic return potential of the portfolio, indicating that the economic earnings power is closer to a 10% dividend yield [29] - The company is actively resolving non-performing loans and expects to utilize additional loan sales to accelerate the resolution of underperforming assets [16] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - The management noted that the economic and macro environments appear clearer as the year progresses, with resilient growth despite slower than expected rates [8][9] - There is a consensus for two rate cuts later this year, which is favorable for mortgage REITs [9] - The management expressed confidence in the current earnings power of the portfolio and the sustainability of the common dividend [18] Other Important Information - The company expects to lower its G&A expenses by 7% to 10% per year from 2024 levels due to ongoing expense reduction initiatives [18] - Subsequent to the quarter end, the economic book value is estimated to have increased by approximately 1% to 2% [19] Q&A Session Summary Question: Economic return for the portfolio - Management discussed the economic return of the portfolio and indicated that the economic earnings power is much closer to a 10% dividend yield, with potential upside as capital is redeployed from troubled loans [28][29] Question: New loan officers at Lima One - The new hires are focused on the West and Midwest, with expectations for aggressive growth in the latter half of the year as they ramp up [40][41] Question: Capital allocation trends - Management indicated that they would continue to deploy capital across non-QM, HC, and business purpose loans, with a preference for increasing business purpose loan originations [33][49] Question: Distribution potential for new transitional loans - Management noted that they have been selling rental loans and expect to grow originations, with a balance between securitization financing and loan sales [56] Question: Execution risk for developers - Management stated that they are not seeing material pressure on rental income and exit prices, tracking these metrics month to month [65][66] Question: Relative risk of loan vintages - Management indicated that the 2023 vintage for multifamily loans was tougher, but overall LTVs are low, minimizing concerns about losses [67] Question: Callability of non-QM portfolio - Management explained that lower interest rates could lead to more callable deals, but the impact would be marginal due to offsetting swaps [70][72]

Financial Performance - GAAP Book Value was $1312 per common share and Economic Book Value was $1369 per common share[4] - GAAP Net Income was $022 per common share and Distributable Earnings was $024 per common share[4] - Quarterly Dividend was $036 per common share, resulting in a Dividend Yield of 158%[4] Portfolio Activity - Acquired $876 million of residential mortgage loans and securities, growing the investment portfolio to $108 billion[7] - Purchased $503 million of Non-QM loans[4, 8] - Lima One originated $217 million of new business purpose loans (BPLs)[4, 8] - Added $131 million of Agency MBS[4, 8] Liability Management - Overall leverage rose to 52x, while recourse leverage remained 18x[9] - Issued the 18th Non-QM securitization in May, collateralized by $318 million UPB of loans[11, 23] - Effective cost of funds remained stable at 468%[11] Lima One Highlights - Lima One originated $217 million in total origination volume, with an average coupon of 102% for Q2 originations[4, 12] - New Construction Loans were $72 million, New Rehab Loans were $63 million, and New Bridge Loans were $32 million[12] - Rental Loans Originated were $50 million, and Rental Loans Sold were $38 million, generating $11 million in Gain-on-sale Income with an average coupon of 75%[12] Loan Portfolio Credit Metrics - Non-QM Loans UPB is $488 billion, with an average loan balance of $514K and an LTV of 59%[6, 21] - Single-family Rental Loans UPB is $132 billion, with an average loan balance of $226K and an LTV of 60%[6, 21] - Single-family Transitional Loans UPB is $886 million, with an average loan balance of $540K and an LTV of 68%[6, 21]

Company Highlights - Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. reported a net income of $24.0 million, or $0.12 per diluted common share for Q2 2025, a decrease from $47.4 million, or $0.25 per diluted common share in Q2 2024 [2] - Distributable earnings for the quarter were $52.1 million, or $0.25 per diluted common share, down from $91.6 million, or $0.45 per diluted common share in the same quarter last year [2][6] - The company declared a cash dividend of $0.30 per share for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, payable on August 29, 2025 [20] Agency Business - Total agency loan originations reached $857.1 million in Q2 2025, up from $605.9 million in Q1 2025 [3] - Revenues from the Agency Business were $64.5 million, compared to $62.9 million in Q1 2025 [3] - The gain on sales, including fee-based services, net was $13.7 million, reflecting a margin of 1.69% [3] Structured Business - The structured loan portfolio had an unpaid principal balance (UPB) of $11.61 billion as of June 30, 2025, with a weighted average interest rate of 7.03% [10] - Total originations for the structured business were $716.5 million in Q2 2025, with a loan runoff of $519.7 million [9] - The average balance of the loan and investment portfolio during Q2 2025 was $11.53 billion, with a weighted average yield of 7.95% [11] Financing Activity - The balance of debt financing the loan and investment portfolio was $9.61 billion at June 30, 2025, with a weighted average interest rate of 6.88% [15] - In July 2025, the company issued $500.0 million of 7.875% senior unsecured notes due 2030 to repay $287.5 million of convertible senior notes [19] Loan Losses and Provisions - The company recorded a $16.1 million net provision for loan losses associated with CECL in Q2 2025, with a total allowance for loan losses of $243.3 million [12] - Nineteen non-performing loans had a UPB of $471.8 million as of June 30, 2025, down from twenty-three loans with a UPB of $511.1 million at the end of Q1 2025 [12][13] Servicing Portfolio - The fee-based servicing portfolio totaled $33.76 billion at June 30, 2025, with servicing revenue, net of $27.4 million for the quarter [7] - The weighted average life of the servicing portfolio was 6.5 years, with a fee of 37.4 basis points [8]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For Q1 2025, the company generated distributable earnings of $0.31 per basic weighted average share, aligning with preannounced expectations [5][6] - Book value per share as of 03/31/2025 was $13.77, within the expected range of $13.6 to $13.9 [5][6] - Net interest income for the quarter was $4.6 million, with GAAP net income at $3.1 million or $0.27 per share [14][16] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The TCG real estate platform originated $213 million in loans during the quarter, with SUNS committing $148 million and funding $110 million [10][11] - As of 03/31/2025, SUNS had $352 million in commitments and $233 million funded across 12 loans [15][16] - The weighted average portfolio yield to maturity was reported at 12.1% [16] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company noted a pullback from banks in the commercial real estate lending market, creating opportunities for alternative lenders like SUNS [9][10] - The current portfolio is well-positioned with 88% of outstanding principal at floating rates, benefiting from a weighted average floor of 4.1% [11][12] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to focus on high-quality assets in growing markets, particularly in the Southern United States [9][10] - There is an emphasis on well-located residential and mixed-use assets backed by experienced sponsors [12] - The management team is optimistic about earnings growth in the second half of 2025 and into 2026 due to the acceleration of construction loan funding [6][12] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the existing portfolio's resilience despite market volatility and tariff policy uncertainties [9][10] - The company is monitoring potential impacts on construction projects but does not anticipate material effects at this time [10][39] - Management indicated that they have sufficient capital to execute their business plan and are planning an unsecured raise in Q4 2025 [43][44] Other Important Information - The Board declared a dividend of $0.30 per share for Q1 2025, with expectations for a similar dividend in Q2 [14][56] - The company has waived approximately $570,000 of base management fees and $300,000 of incentive fees for the quarter [25][29] Q&A Session Summary Question: Changes in loan pipeline - The loan pipeline has decreased from $1.4 billion to $800 million due to evolving market conditions and the withdrawal of some lenders, but the overall opportunity set remains strong [18][20] Question: Dallas loan rate concerns - The Dallas loan aligns with portfolio construction strategies, and while it has a lower rate, it is expected to provide good risk-adjusted returns [21][23] Question: Future management fee waivers - The company has waived a total of $800,000 in fees so far and plans to fulfill the commitment of waiving $1 million by the end of the year [29][30] Question: Florida residential market outlook - The company is cautious about the Florida market but has not seen significant weakness yet; they are extending absorption schedules for new deals [38][39] Question: Capital availability and funding plans - The company has sufficient capital to execute its business plan and plans to expand its bank line to $200 million [43][44] Question: Allocation of signed term sheets - Allocation decisions for the signed term sheets depend on capital availability and conditions precedent for closing deals [48][49] Question: Dividend expectations for the rest of the year - The company expects Q2 dividends to be in line with distributable earnings, with guidance for future dividends remaining consistent [54][56]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - FBRT reported GAAP earnings of $23.7 million or $0.20 per diluted common share for Q1 2025, while distributable earnings were negative $6.2 million or negative $0.12 per fully converted share [16] - Distributable earnings before realized losses were $31.9 million or $0.31 per fully converted common share [16] - The book value per fully converted common share at the end of the quarter stood at $14.95, reflecting a decrease primarily due to dividend payouts exceeding earnings [20] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company originated $341 million in new loan commitments during Q1 2025, with multifamily loans accounting for 79% of total origination volume [20] - Loan repayments totaled $353 million, predominantly from loans originated in 2021 and 2022, with multifamily loans making up the majority of pay downs [20] - The average cost of debt on the core portfolio was SOFR plus 2.18%, with 81% of financing through CLOs [21] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company’s liquidity stood at $913 million at quarter end, including $215 million in unrestricted cash [13] - The average risk rating at quarter end was 2.2, with 146 of 152 positions risk-weighted at two or three [13] - Watch list loans represented 4% of the total portfolio, comprising six names at the end of the quarter [13] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The pending acquisition of NewPoint is expected to provide meaningful synergies and aligns with the strategic focus on the multifamily sector, enhancing earnings quality and consistency [14] - The company aims to recycle the bulk of its legacy book into current vintage loans, positioning itself for sustained growth and potential premium trading to book value [14] Management Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged that the REO portfolio has created a near-term drag on earnings but emphasized a proactive approach to recover invested capital [10] - The company anticipates potential shortfalls in dividend coverage in the near term due to REO and non-performing loan portfolios [12] - Management expressed confidence in the long-term earning power of the company to cover dividends, contingent on the pace of REO sales and market conditions [19] Other Important Information - The company has moved four loans to watch list status, bringing the total to six, with ongoing discussions regarding loan modifications [26] - The foreclosure REO portfolio stood at 12 positions at quarter end, with plans to liquidate assets for the best possible outcome [29] - The integration of NewPoint is expected to create book value growth and enhanced earning powers over time [31] Q&A Session Summary Question: Plans for loan portfolio and REO proceeds - Management indicated that any new capital from REO sales would be proactively reinvested into new originations, although cash is being held for the NewPoint acquisition [35] Question: Impact of NewPoint acquisition on expenses - Expenses in Q1 were elevated due to transaction costs related to NewPoint and ongoing REO expenses, which are expected to normalize post-acquisition [38] Question: Balancing REO asset sales versus holding for potential gains - Management stated that each asset is evaluated on a case-by-case basis, prioritizing the liquidation of REO to redeploy capital into earning loans [43] Question: Dividend sustainability and potential adjustments - Management noted that the ability to cover dividends will be monitored closely, particularly in relation to the pace of REO turnover and market volatility [48] Question: Changes in originations and market conditions - Management confirmed that originations have been consistent, with a temporary pause for cash gathering for the NewPoint acquisition, but expect to resume soon [57] Question: Insights on agency lending and regulatory changes - Management expressed uncertainty regarding future government actions but highlighted the unique opportunity presented by the NewPoint acquisition to enhance their multifamily lending platform [64]