Arbor Realty Trust Inc.
Arbor Realty Trust Inc. details
Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. is a nationwide real estate investment trust and direct lender, providing loan origination and servicing for multifamily, seniors housing, healthcare and other diverse commercial real estate assets. Headquartered in New York, Arbor manages a multibillion- dollar servicing portfolio, specializing in government-sponsored enterprise products. Arbor is a Fannie Mae DUS®lender and Freddie Mac OptigoSeller/Servicer. Arbor's product platform also includes CMBS, bridge, mezzanine and preferred equitylending. Rated by Standard and Poor's and Fitch Ratings, Arbor is committed to building on its reputation for service, quality and customized solutions with an unparalleled dedication to providing our clients excellence over the entire life of a loan.
Ticker:ABR
Employees: 579
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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, 2022
or
☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Commission file number: 001-32136
Arbor Realty Trust, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Maryland 20-0057959
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation) Identification No.)
333 Earle Ovington Boulevard, Suite 900 11553
Uniondale, NY (Zip Code)
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code): (516) 506-4200
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class Trading symbols Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share ABR New York Stock Exchange
Preferred Stock, 6.375% Series D Cumulative
Redeemable, par value $0.01 per share ABR-PD New York Stock Exchange
Preferred Stock, 6.25% Series E Cumulative
Redeemable, par value $0.01 per share ABR-PE New York Stock Exchange
Preferred Stock, 6.25% Series F Fixed-to-
Floating Rate Cumulative Redeemable, par value
$0.01 per share ABR-PF New York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☑ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☑ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer ☑ Accelerated filer ☐ Non-accelerated filer ☐
Smaller reporting company ☐ Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☑
Issuer has 171,523,592 shares of common stock outstanding at October 28, 2022.
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited) 2
Consolidated Balance Sheets 2
Consolidated Statements of Income 3
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity 4
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 6
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 8
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 50
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk 66
Item 4. Controls and Procedures 67
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings 67
Item 1A. Risk Factors 67
Item 6. Exhibits 68
Signatures 69
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Forward-Looking Statements
The information contained in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q is not a complete description of our business or the risks associated with an investment in Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. We urge you to carefully review and consider the various disclosures in this report, as well as information in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 (the “2021 Annual Report”) filed with the SEC on February 18, 2022 and in our other reports and filings with the SEC.
This report contains certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements relate to, among other things, the operating performance of our investments and financing needs. We use words such as “anticipate,” “expect,” “believe,” “intend,” “should,” “could,” “will,” “may” and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements include these words. Forward-looking statements are based on certain assumptions, discuss future expectations, describe future plans and strategies, contain projections of results of operations or of financial condition or state other forward-looking information. Our ability to predict results or the actual effect of future plans or strategies is inherently uncertain. These forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results in future periods to differ materially from forecasted results. Factors that could have a material adverse effect on our operations and future prospects include, but are not limited to, changes in economic conditions generally, and the real estate market specifically, in particular, due to the uncertainties created by the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic; the potential impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business, results of operations and financial condition; adverse changes in our status with government-sponsored enterprises affecting our ability to originate loans through such programs; changes in interest rates; the quality and size of the investment pipeline and the rate at which we can invest our cash; impairments in the value of the collateral underlying our loans and investments; changes in federal and state laws and regulations, including changes in tax laws; the availability and cost of capital for future investments; and competition. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any of these forward-looking statements, which reflect our views as of the date of this report. The factors noted above could cause our actual results to differ significantly from those contained in any forward-looking statement.
Although we believe the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. We are under no duty to update any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this report to conform these statements to actual results.
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Item 1. Financial Statements
ARBOR REALTY TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
($ in thousands, except share and per share data)
September 30, December 31,
2022 2021
(Unaudited)
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 389,651 $ 404,580
Restricted cash 922,531 486,690
Loans and investments, net (allowance for credit losses of $122,296 and $113,241) 14,791,426 11,981,048
Loans held-for-sale, net 543,876 1,093,609
Capitalized mortgage servicing rights, net 403,886 422,734
Securities held-to-maturity, net (allowance for credit losses of $2,090 and $1,753) 157,818 140,484
Investments in equity affiliates 84,047 89,676
Due from related party 24,740 84,318
Goodwill and other intangible assets 97,242 100,760
Other assets 346,912 269,946
Total assets $ 17,762,129 $ 15,073,845
Liabilities and Equity:
Credit and repurchase facilities $ 4,633,132 $ 4,481,579
Collateralized loan obligations 7,971,996 5,892,810
Senior unsecured notes 1,283,527 1,280,545
Convertible senior unsecured notes, net 346,040 259,385
Junior subordinated notes to subsidiary trust issuing preferred securities 142,933 142,382
Due to related party 5,564 26,570
Due to borrowers 67,472 96,641
Allowance for loss-sharing obligations 53,511 56,064
Other liabilities 303,948 287,885
Total liabilities 14,808,123 12,523,861
Commitments and contingencies (Note 13)
Equity:
Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, cumulative, redeemable, $ 0.01 par value: 100,000,000 shares authorized, shares issued and outstanding by period: 633,684 556,163
Special voting preferred shares - 16,293,589 and 16,325,095 shares
6.375% Series D - 9,200,000 shares
6.25% Series E - 5,750,000 shares
6.25% Series F - 11,342,000 and 8,050,000 shares
Common stock, $ 0.01 par value: 500,000,000 shares authorized - 171,523,808 and 151,362,181 shares issued and outstanding 1,715 1,514
Additional paid-in capital 2,105,909 1,797,913
Retained earnings 79,531 62,532
Total Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. stockholders' equity 2,820,839 2,418,122
Noncontrolling interest 133,167 131,862
Total equity 2,954,006 2,549,984
Total liabilities and equity $ 17,762,129 $ 15,073,845
Note: Our consolidated balance sheets include assets and liabilities of consolidated variable interest entities, or VIEs, as we are the primary beneficiary of these VIEs. At September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, assets of our consolidated VIEs totaled $9,754,533 and $7,144,806, respectively, and the liabilities of our consolidated VIEs totaled $7,989,263 and $5,902,623, respectively. See Note 14 for discussion of our VIEs.
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Unaudited)
($ in thousands, except share and per share data)
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2022 2021 2022 2021
Interest income $ 259,778 $ 125,480 $ 627,804 $ 321,772
Interest expense 160,452 55,560 350,079 144,122
Net interest income 99,326 69,920 277,725 177,650
Other revenue:
Gain on sales, including fee-based services, net 14,360 16,334 32,526 86,102
Mortgage servicing rights 19,408 32,453 52,287 95,688
Servicing revenue, net 22,744 20,088 64,513 50,939
Property operating income 445 — 1,031 —
(Loss) gain on derivative instruments, net (15,909) (1,492) 10,083 (7,320)
Other income, net (6,014) 2,195 (16,061) 4,140
Total other revenue 35,034 69,578 144,379 229,549
Other expenses:
Employee compensation and benefits 38,811 41,973 119,736 128,647
Selling and administrative 13,225 11,757 40,960 33,707
Property operating expenses 366 149 1,443 421
Depreciation and amortization 2,078 1,807 6,092 5,349
Provision for loss sharing (net of recoveries) 412 (3,272) (2,199) (1,070)
Provision for credit losses (net of recoveries) 2,274 (3,799) 9,700 (12,689)
Total other expenses 57,166 48,615 175,732 154,365
Income before extinguishment of debt, sale of real estate, income from equity affiliates and income taxes 77,194 90,883 246,372 252,834
Loss on extinguishment of debt (3,262) — (4,612) (1,370)
Gain on sale of real estate — — — 1,228
Income from equity affiliates 4,748 5,086 18,507 32,095
Benefit from (provision for) income taxes 374 (9,905) (13,166) (33,356)
Net income 79,054 86,064 247,101 251,431
Preferred stock dividends 10,342 4,913 30,612 13,216
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest 6,002 8,347 19,811 26,806
Net income attributable to common stockholders $ 62,710 $ 72,804 $ 196,678 $ 211,409
Basic earnings per common share $ 0.37 $ 0.51 $ 1.21 $ 1.57
Diluted earnings per common share $ 0.36 $ 0.51 $ 1.18 $ 1.56
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic 170,227,553 142,624,300 162,292,235 134,437,663
Diluted 205,865,016 160,270,905 195,529,340 152,691,461
Dividends declared per common share $ 0.39 $ 0.35 $ 1.14 $ 1.02
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY (Unaudited)
($ in thousands, except shares)
Three Months Ended September 30, 2022
Total Arbor
Preferred Preferred Common Common Additional Realty Trust, Inc.
Stock Stock Stock Stock Paid-in Retained Stockholders’ Noncontrolling
Shares Value Shares Par Value Capital Earnings Equity Interest Total Equity
Balance – July 1, 2022 42,585,589 $ 633,684 168,454,805 $ 1,685 $ 2,060,837 $ 83,271 $ 2,779,477 $ 133,519 $ 2,912,996
Issuance of common stock — — 3,170,688 31 44,491 — 44,522 — 44,522
Issuance of Series F preferred stock — — — — — — — — —
Stock-based compensation, net — — (101,685) (1) 581 — 580 — 580
Distributions - common stock — — — — — (66,447) (66,447) — (66,447)
Distributions - preferred stock — — — — — (10,345) (10,345) — (10,345)
Distributions - noncontrolling interest — — — — — — — (6,354) (6,354)
Net income — — — — — 73,052 73,052 6,002 79,054
Balance – September 30, 2022 42,585,589 $ 633,684 171,523,808 $ 1,715 $ 2,105,909 $ 79,531 $ 2,820,839 $ 133,167 $ 2,954,006
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022
Balance - January 1, 2022 39,325,095 $ 556,163 151,362,181 $ 1,514 $ 1,797,913 $ 62,532 $ 2,418,122 $ 131,862 $ 2,549,984
Cummulative-effect adjustment (Note 2) — — — — (8,684) 5,612 (3,072) 625 (2,447)
Balance - January 1, 2022 (as adjusted for the adoption of ASU 2020-06) 39,325,095 556,163 151,362,181 1,514 1,789,229 68,144 2,415,050 132,487 2,547,537
Issuance of common stock — — 19,625,788 196 312,570 — 312,766 — 312,766
Issuance of Series F preferred stock 3,292,000 77,522 — — (130) — 77,392 — 77,392
Stock-based compensation, net — — 535,839 5 4,240 — 4,245 — 4,245
Distributions - common stock — — — — — (185,285) (185,285) — (185,285)
Distributions - preferred stock — — — — — (30,618) (30,618) — (30,618)
Distributions - noncontrolling interest — — — — — — — (18,586) (18,586)
Redemption of operating partnership units (31,506) (1) — — — — (1) (545) (546)
Net income — — — — — 227,290 227,290 19,811 247,101
Balance – September 30, 2022 42,585,589 $ 633,684 171,523,808 $ 1,715 $ 2,105,909 $ 79,531 $ 2,820,839 $ 133,167 $ 2,954,006
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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ARBOR REALTY TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY (Unaudited) (Continued)
($ in thousands, except shares)
Three Months Ended September 30, 2021
Retained Total Arbor
Preferred Preferred Common Common Additional Earnings / Realty Trust, Inc.
Stock Stock Stock Stock Paid-in (Accumulated Stockholders’ Noncontrolling
Shares Value Shares Par Value Capital Deficit) Equity Interest Total Equity
Balance - July 1, 2021 25,552,233 $ 222,627 141,738,609 $ 1,417 $ 1,620,898 $ (12,084) $ 1,832,858 $ 123,909 $ 1,956,767
Issuance of common stock — — 800,000 8 14,596 — 14,604 — 14,604
Issuance of common stock from convertible debt — — 386,459 4 (4) — — — —
Issuance of Series E preferred stock 5,750,000 139,008 — — — — 139,008 — 139,008
Redemption of preferred stock — — — — — — — — —
Stock-based compensation, net — — 81,968 1 (356) — (355) — (355)
Distributions - common stock — — — — — (50,043) (50,043) — (50,043)
Distributions - preferred stock — — — — — (4,916) (4,916) — (4,916)
Distributions - noncontrolling interest — — — — — — — (5,722) (5,722)
Redemption of operating partnership units (27,138) — — — — — — — —
Net income — — — — — 77,717 77,717 8,347 86,064
Balance – September 30, 2021 31,275,095 $ 361,635 143,007,036 $ 1,430 $ 1,635,134 $ 10,674 $ 2,008,873 $ 126,534 $ 2,135,407
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021
Balance – January 1, 2021 21,272,133 $ 89,472 123,181,173 $ 1,232 $ 1,317,109 $ (63,442) $ 1,344,371 $ 138,314 $ 1,482,685
Issuance of common stock — — 20,222,879 202 342,416 — 342,618 — 342,618
Repurchase of common stock — — (1,399,999) (14) (23,446) — (23,460) — (23,460)
Issuance of common stock from convertible debt — — 386,459 4 (4) — — — —
Issuance of Series D preferred stock 9,200,000 222,463 — — — — 222,463 — 222,463
Issuance of Series E preferred stock 5,750,000 139,008 — — — — 139,008 — 139,008
Redemption of preferred stock (3,711,500) (89,296) — — — (3,492) (92,788) — (92,788)
Stock-based compensation, net — — 616,524 6 (941) — (935) — (935)
Distributions - common stock — — — — — (137,282) (137,282) — (137,282)
Distributions - preferred stock — — — — — (9,735) (9,735) — (9,735)
Distributions - noncontrolling interest — — — — — — — (17,488) (17,488)
Redemption of operating partnership units (1,235,538) (12) — — — — (12) (21,098) (21,110)
Net income — — — — — 224,625 224,625 26,806 251,431
Balance – September 30, 2021 31,275,095 $ 361,635 143,007,036 $ 1,430 $ 1,635,134 $ 10,674 $ 2,008,873 $ 126,534 $ 2,135,407
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
(in thousands)
Nine Months Ended September 30,
2022 2021
Operating activities:
Net income $ 247,101 $ 251,431
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 6,092 5,349
Stock-based compensation 12,330 7,986
Amortization and accretion of interest and fees, net (10,022) 119
Amortization of capitalized mortgage servicing rights 44,532 43,744
Originations of loans held-for-sale (3,232,962) (4,558,811)
Proceeds from sales of loans held-for-sale, net of gain on sale 3,699,555 4,330,959
Mortgage servicing rights (52,287) (95,688)
Write-off of capitalized mortgage servicing rights from payoffs 37,318 18,344
Provision for loss sharing (net of recoveries) (2,199) (1,070)
Provision for credit losses (net of recoveries) 9,700 (12,689)
Net charge-offs for loss sharing obligations (354) (411)
Deferred tax (benefit) provision (7,833) 10,692
Income from equity affiliates (18,507) (32,095)
Distributions from operations of equity affiliates 16,546 25,450
Loss on extinguishment of debt 4,612 1,370
Payoffs and paydowns of loans held-for-sale 58,339 2,375
Loss on sale of loans 10,120 —
Change in fair value of held-for-sale loans 12,163 —
Changes in operating assets and liabilities (23,138) 2,543
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 811,106 (402)
Investing Activities:
Loans and investments funded, originated and purchased, net (5,418,113) (5,174,313)
Payoffs and paydowns of loans and investments 2,302,874 1,345,559
Proceeds from sale of loans and investments 397,338 110,000
Deferred fees 50,385 41,475
Contributions to equity affiliates (16,730) (38,604)
Distributions from equity affiliates 24,321 27,675
Purchase of securities held-to-maturity, net (27,598) (23,747)
Payoffs and paydowns of securities held-to-maturity 16,676 9,760
Due to borrowers and reserves (152,036) (53,929)
Net cash used in investing activities (2,822,883) (3,756,124)
Financing activities:
Proceeds from credit and repurchase facilities 8,474,821 10,494,663
Paydowns and payoffs of credit and repurchase facilities (8,325,608) (9,328,154)
Proceeds from issuance of collateralized loan obligations 2,525,624 2,567,387
Payoffs and paydowns of collateralized loan obligations (441,000) (356,150)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock 312,766 342,618
Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock 77,392 361,471
Proceeds from issuance of convertible senior unsecured notes 287,500 —
Extinguishment of convertible senior unsecured notes (200,662) —
Proceeds from issuance of senior unsecured notes — 445,000
Settlements of convertible senior unsecured notes — (14,300)
Redemption of preferred stock — (92,788)
Redemption of operating partnership units (546) (21,110)
Payments of withholding taxes on net settlement of vested stock (8,085) (8,921)
Repurchase of common stock — (23,460)
Distributions to stockholders (234,246) (161,404)
Payment of deferred financing costs (35,267) (34,666)
Net cash provided by financing activities 2,432,689 4,170,186
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash 420,912 413,660
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period 891,270 536,998
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period $ 1,312,182 $ 950,658
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited) (Continued)
(in thousands)
Nine Months Ended September 30,
2022 2021
Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash:
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period $ 404,580 $ 339,528
Restricted cash at beginning of period 486,690 197,470
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period $ 891,270 $ 536,998
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 389,651 $ 380,730
Restricted cash at end of period 922,531 569,928
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period $ 1,312,182 $ 950,658
Supplemental cash flow information:
Cash used to pay interest $ 306,671 $ 119,978
Cash used to pay taxes 25,770 37,436
Supplemental schedule of non-cash investing and financing activities:
Distributions accrued on preferred stock $ 7,010 $ 3,732
Cummulative-effect adjustment (Note 2) 2,447 —
Loans transferred from loans and investment, net to loans held-for-sale — 65,204
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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ARBOR REALTY TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
Note 1 — Description of Business
Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is a Maryland corporation formed in 2003. We are a nationwide REIT and direct lender, providing loan origination and servicing for commercial real estate assets. We operate through two business segments: our Structured Loan Origination and Investment Business, or “Structured Business,” and our Agency Loan Origination and Servicing Business, or “Agency Business.”
Through our Structured Business, we invest in a diversified portfolio of structured finance assets in the multifamily, single-family rental (“SFR”) and commercial real estate markets, primarily consisting of bridge and mezzanine loans, including junior participating interests in first mortgages and preferred and direct equity. We also invest in real estate-related joint ventures and may directly acquire real property and invest in real estate-related notes and certain mortgage-related securities.
Through our Agency Business, we originate, sell and service a range of multifamily finance products through the Federal National Mortgage Association (“Fannie Mae”) and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (“Freddie Mac,” and together with Fannie Mae, the government-sponsored enterprises, or “GSEs”), the Government National Mortgage Association (“Ginnie Mae”), Federal Housing Authority (“FHA”) and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (together with Ginnie Mae and FHA, “HUD”). We retain the servicing rights and asset management responsibilities on substantially all loans we originate and sell under the GSE and HUD programs. We are an approved Fannie Mae Delegated Underwriting and Servicing (“DUS”) lender nationally, a Freddie Mac Multifamily Conventional Loan lender, seller/servicer, in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, a Freddie Mac affordable, manufactured housing, senior housing and small balance loan (“SBL”) lender, seller/servicer, nationally and a HUD MAP and LEAN senior housing/healthcare lender nationally. We also originate and service permanent financing loans underwritten using the guidelines of our existing agency loans sold to the GSEs, which we refer to as “Private Label” loans, and originate and sell finance products through conduit/commercial mortgage-backed securities (“CMBS”) programs. We pool and securitize the Private Label loans and sell certificates in the securitizations to third-party investors, while retaining the servicing rights and the highest risk bottom tranche certificate of the securitization (“APL certificates”).
Substantially all of our operations are conducted through our operating partnership, Arbor Realty Limited Partnership (“ARLP”), for which we serve as the indirect general partner, and ARLP’s subsidiaries. We are organized to qualify as a real estate investment trust (“REIT”) for U.S. federal income tax purposes. A REIT is generally not subject to federal income tax on that portion of its REIT-taxable income that is distributed to its stockholders, provided that at least 90% of taxable income is distributed and provided that certain other requirements are met. Certain of our assets that produce non-qualifying REIT income, primarily within the Agency Business, are operated through taxable REIT subsidiaries (“TRS”), which are part of our TRS consolidated group (the “TRS Consolidated Group”) and are subject to U.S. federal, state and local income taxes. In general, our TRS entities may hold assets that the REIT cannot hold directly and may engage in real estate or non-real estate-related business.
Note 2 — Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation
These consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”), for interim financial statements and the instructions to Form 10-Q. Accordingly, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in the consolidated financial statements prepared under GAAP have been condensed or omitted. In our opinion, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation of our financial position, results of operations and cash flows have been included and are of a normal and recurring nature. The operating results presented for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for any other interim period or for the entire year. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and notes thereto included in our 2021 Annual Report.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
Principles of Consolidation
These consolidated financial statements include our financial statements and the financial statements of our wholly owned subsidiaries, partnerships and other joint ventures in which we own a controlling interest, including variable interest entities (“VIEs”) of which we are the primary beneficiary. Entities in which we have a significant influence are accounted for under the equity method. Our VIEs are described in Note 14. All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that could materially affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Since early 2020, there has been a global outbreak of COVID-19, which had forced many countries, including the United States, to declare national emergencies, to institute “stay-at-home” orders, to close financial markets and to restrict operations of non-essential businesses. Such actions created significant disruptions in global supply chains and caused labor shortages, adversely impacting many industries while adding to broader inflationary pressures. COVID-19 has had, and may continue to have, a continued and prolonged adverse impact on economic and market conditions, which could continue a period of global economic slowdown. The ultimate impact of COVID-19 along with rising inflation and increasing interest rates on the economy, both globally and to our business, makes any estimate or assumption at September 30, 2022 inherently less certain.
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
Description Adoption Date Effect on Financial Statements
In August 2020, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update 2020-06, Debt—Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging—Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40): Accounting for Convertible Instruments and Contracts in an Entity’s Own Equity (“ASU 2020-06”). Upon adoption of this guidance, convertible debt proceeds will no longer be allocated between debt and equity components, reducing the unamortized debt discount and lowering interest expense. This guidance also changes the method used to calculate diluted earnings per share when an instrument may be settled in cash or shares, if the effect is dilutive. First quarter of 2022 We adopted this guidance on January 1, 2022 using the modified retrospective method of transition. Upon adoption, we reclassified the remaining equity component from equity to our convertible senior unsecured notes liability and ceased amortization of the debt discount through interest expense. Additionally, this guidance and the adoption method chosen requires the use of the if-converted method for the diluted net income per share calculation for our convertible instruments on a retrospective basis, regardless of our settlement intent. The adoption of this guidance resulted in a $2.5 million increase to the carrying value of our convertible debt, an $8.7 million decrease to additional paid-in capital and a $5.6 million increase to retained earnings at January 1, 2022. Additionally, the adoption of this guidance has reduced our diluted earnings per share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 by $0.01 per share and $0.03 per share, respectively, mainly due to the assumption that we will redeem the principal balance with common stock.
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Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
Description Effective Date Effect on Financial Statements
In March 2022, the FASB issued ASU 2022-02, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326): Troubled Debt Restructurings and Vintage Disclosures. This guidance eliminates the accounting guidance on troubled debt restructurings and amends existing disclosures, including the requirment to disclose current period gross write-offs by year of origination. The guidance also updates the requirements related to accounting for credit losses and adds enhanced disclosures for creditors with respect to loan refinancings and restructurings for borrowers experiencing financial difficulty. First quarter of 2023, with early adoption permitted We have not early adopted this guidance and will make all the necessary additional disclosure requirements once adopted. We are currently evaluating the impact the changes, other than the disclosure changes, will have on our consolidated financial statements.
Significant Accounting Policies
See Item 8 – Financial Statements and Supplementary Data in our 2021 Annual Report for a description of our significant accounting policies. Except for the adoption of ASU 2020-06 described above, there have been no significant changes to our significant accounting policies since December 31, 2021.
Note 3 — Loans and Investments
Our Structured Business loan and investment portfolio consists of ($ in thousands):
Wtd. Avg.
Remaining Wtd. Avg. Wtd. Avg.
Percent of Loan Wtd. Avg. Months to First Dollar Last Dollar
September 30, 2022 Total Count Pay Rate (1) Maturity LTV Ratio (2) LTV Ratio (3)
Bridge loans (4) $ 14,618,526 98 % 693 6.90 % 21.9 0 % 76 %
Mezzanine loans 187,388 1 % 37 7.86 % 60.0 40 % 80 %
Preferred equity investments 147,615 1 % 9 5.51 % 32.4 58 % 87 %
Other loans (5) 36,114 <1 % 3 7.49 % 35.7 0 % 58 %
14,989,643 100 % 742 6.90 % 22.5 1 % 76 %
Allowance for credit losses (122,296)
Unearned revenue (75,921)
Loans and investments, net $ 14,791,426
December 31, 2021
Bridge loans (4) $ 11,750,710 97 % 528 4.19 % 23.8 0 % 76 %
Mezzanine loans 223,378 2 % 39 7.32 % 56.3 34 % 84 %
Preferred equity investments 155,513 1 % 11 5.57 % 38.0 58 % 87 %
Other loans (5) 29,394 <1 % 2 4.63 % 48.1 0 % 67 %
12,158,995 100 % 580 4.26 % 24.6 1 % 76 %
Allowance for credit losses (113,241)
Unearned revenue (64,706)
Loans and investments, net $ 11,981,048
(1) “Weighted Average Pay Rate” is a weighted average, based on the unpaid principal balance (“UPB”) of each loan in our portfolio, of the interest rate required to be paid monthly as stated in the individual loan agreements. Certain loans and investments that require an additional rate of interest “accrual rate” to be paid at maturity are not included in the weighted average pay rate as shown in the table.
(2) The “First Dollar Loan-to-Value (“LTV”) Ratio” is calculated by comparing the total of our senior most dollar and all senior lien positions within the capital stack to the fair value of the underlying collateral to determine the point at which we will absorb a total loss of our position.
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(3) The “Last Dollar LTV Ratio” is calculated by comparing the total of the carrying value of our loan and all senior lien positions within the capital stack to the fair value of the underlying collateral to determine the point at which we will initially absorb a loss.
(4) At September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, bridge loans included 215 and 120 , respectively, of SFR loans with a total gross loan commitment of $ 1.42 billion and $ 804.6 million, respectively, of which $ 825.8 million and $ 408.2 million, respectively, was funded.
(5) At September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, other loans included 3 and 2 variable rate SFR permanent loans , respectively.
Concentration of Credit Risk
We are subject to concentration risk in that, at September 30, 2022, the UPB related to 39 loans with five different borrowers represented 10% of total assets. At December 31, 2021, the UPB related to 31 loans with five different borrowers represented 11% of total assets. During both the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and the year ended December 31, 2021, no single loan or investment represented more than 10% of our total assets and no single investor group generated over 10% of our revenue. See Note 17 for details on our concentration of related party loans and investments.
We assign a credit risk rating of pass, pass/watch, special mention, substandard or doubtful to each loan and investment, with a pass rating being the lowest risk and a doubtful rating being the highest risk. Each credit risk rating has benchmark guidelines that pertain to debt-service coverage ratios, LTV ratios, borrower strength, asset quality, and funded cash reserves. Other factors such as guarantees, market strength, and remaining loan term and borrower equity are also reviewed and factored into determining the credit risk rating assigned to each loan. This metric provides a helpful snapshot of portfolio quality and credit risk. All portfolio assets are subject to, at a minimum, a thorough quarterly financial evaluation in which historical operating performance and forward-looking projections are reviewed, however, we maintain a higher level of scrutiny and focus on loans that we consider “high risk” and that possess deteriorating credit quality.
Generally speaking, given our typical loan profile, risk ratings of pass, pass/watch and special mention suggest that we expect the loan to make both principal and interest payments according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. A risk rating of substandard indicates we anticipate the loan may require a modification of some kind. A risk rating of doubtful indicates we expect the loan to underperform over its term, and there could be loss of interest and/or principal. Further, while the above are the primary guidelines used in determining a certain risk rating, subjective items such as borrower strength, market strength or asset quality may result in a rating that is higher or lower than might be indicated by any risk rating matrix.
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A summary of the loan portfolio’s internal risk ratings and LTV ratios by asset class at September 30, 2022 is as follows ($ in thousands):
Wtd. Avg. Wtd. Avg.
UPB by Origination Year First Dollar Last Dollar
Asset Class / Risk Rating 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 Prior Total LTV Ratio LTV Ratio
Multifamily:
Pass $ 278,255 $ 302,181 $ 5,935 $ 38,375 $ — $ 20,300 $ 645,046
Pass/Watch 3,208,311 4,006,812 599,665 279,891 41,650 — 8,136,329
Special Mention 1,132,268 3,354,479 197,450 91,917 64,000 7,594 4,847,708
Substandard — 10,125 52,350 40,325 — — 102,800
Total Multifamily $ 4,618,834 $ 7,673,597 $ 855,400 $ 450,508 $ 105,650 $ 27,894 $ 13,731,883 1 % 77 %
Single-Family Rental: Percentage of portfolio 92 %
Pass $ 1,133 $ 14,459 $ 8,886 $ — $ — $ — $ 24,478
Pass/Watch 341,478 325,308 121,458 20,270 — — 808,514
Special Mention — 5,336 23,557 — — — 28,893
Total Single-Family Rental $ 342,611 $ 345,103 $ 153,901 $ 20,270 $ — $ — $ 861,885 0 % 63 %
Land: Percentage of portfolio 6 %
Special Mention $ — $ — $ 8,100 $ — $ — $ — $ 8,100
Substandard — — — — — 127,928 127,928
Total Land $ — $ — $ 8,100 $ — $ — $ 127,928 $ 136,028 0 % 97 %
Office: Percentage of portfolio 1 %
Pass/Watch $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 44,015 $ — $ 44,015
Special Mention — — 35,410 — — — 35,410
Total Office $ — $ — $ 35,410 $ — $ 44,015 $ — $ 79,425 0 % 87 %
Healthcare: Percentage of portfolio 1 %
Pass/Watch $ — $ — $ — $ 14,558 $ — $ — $ 14,558
Special Mention — — — 51,069 — — 51,069
Total Healthcare $ — $ — $ — $ 65,627 $ — $ — $ 65,627 0 % 77 %
Student Housing: Percentage of portfolio < 1 %
Pass $ — $ 25,700 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 25,700
Substandard — — 20,500 — — — 20,500
Total Student Housing $ — $ 25,700 $ 20,500 $ — $ — $ — $ 46,200 33 % 76 %
Hotel: Percentage of portfolio < 1 %
Substandard $ — $ — $ — $ 40,850 $ — $ — $ 40,850
Total Hotel $ — $ — $ — $ 40,850 $ — $ — $ 40,850 0 % 70 %
Retail: Percentage of portfolio < 1 %
Pass $ — $ — $ — $ 4,000 $ — $ — $ 4,000
Substandard — — — — 18,600 3,445 22,045
Total Retail $ — $ — $ — $ 4,000 $ 18,600 $ 3,445 $ 26,045 12 % 71 %
Other: Percentage of portfolio < 1 %
Doubtful $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 1,700 $ 1,700
Total Other $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 1,700 $ 1,700 63 % 63 %
Percentage of portfolio < 1 %
Grand Total $ 4,961,445 $ 8,044,400 $ 1,073,311 $ 581,255 $ 168,265 $ 160,967 $ 14,989,643 1 % 76 %
Geographic Concentration Risk
At September 30, 2022, underlying properties in Texas and Florida represented 21% and 13%, respectively, of the outstanding balance of our loan and investment portfolio. At December 31, 2021, underlying properties in Texas and Florida represented 19% and 12%, respectively, of the outstanding balance of our loan and investment portfolio. No other states represented 10% or more of the total loan and investment portfolio.
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Allowance for Credit Losses
A summary of the changes in the allowance for credit losses is as follows (in thousands):
Three Months Ended September 30, 2022
Land Multifamily Office Retail Student Housing Hotel Healthcare Other Total
Allowance for credit losses:
Beginning balance $ 77,918 $ 27,958 $ 7,031 $ 5,819 $ 161 $ 16 $ 3 $ 2,425 $ 121,331
Provision for credit losses (net of recoveries) (8) (675) 306 — 14 2 1 1,325 965
Ending balance $ 77,910 $ 27,283 $ 7,337 $ 5,819 $ 175 $ 18 $ 4 $ 3,750 $ 122,296
Three Months Ended September 30, 2021
Allowance for credit losses:
Beginning balance $ 78,057 $ 30,160 $ 7,822 $ 13,819 $ 2,365 $ 225 $ 3,866 $ 2,133 $ 138,447
Provision for credit losses (net of recoveries) (45) (2,093) (95) — (542) (209) (3,851) (78) (6,913)
Ending balance $ 78,012 $ 28,067 $ 7,727 $ 13,819 $ 1,823 $ 16 $ 15 $ 2,055 $ 131,534
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022
Allowance for credit losses:
Beginning balance $ 77,970 $ 18,707 $ 8,073 $ 5,819 $ 636 $ 8 $ 8 $ 2,020 $ 113,241
Provision for credit losses (net of recoveries) (60) 8,576 (736) — (461) 10 (4) 1,730 9,055
Ending balance $ 77,910 $ 27,283 $ 7,337 $ 5,819 $ 175 $ 18 $ 4 $ 3,750 $ 122,296
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021
Allowance for credit losses:
Beginning balance $ 78,150 $ 36,468 $ 1,846 $ 13,861 $ 4,078 $ 7,759 $ 3,880 $ 2,287 $ 148,329
Provision for credit losses (net of recoveries) (138) (8,401) 5,881 (42) (2,255) (7,743) (3,865) (232) (16,795)
Ending balance $ 78,012 $ 28,067 $ 7,727 $ 13,819 $ 1,823 $ 16 $ 15 $ 2,055 $ 131,534
During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, we recorded a $1.0 million and a $9.1 million provision for credit losses, which was net of a $1.5 million loan loss recovery for a loan that paid off during the second quarter of 2022. The increase in the provision for credit losses during the three months ended September 30, 2022 was primarily attributable to the impact of rising interest rates and inflation. The increase in the provision for credit losses during the nine months ended September 30, 2022 was primarily attributable to an increase in our loans and investments balance as a result of portfolio growth and the impact of rising interest rates, inflation and economic forecasts. Our estimate of allowance for credit losses on our structured loans and investments, including related unfunded loan commitments, was based on a reasonable and supportable forecast period that reflects recent observable data, including an increase in interest rates, higher unemployment forecasts, and rising inflation, partially offset by increasing property values and other market factors, including continued optimism in the COVID-19 pandemic.
The expected credit losses over the contractual period of our loans also include the obligation to extend credit through our unfunded loan commitments. Our current expected credit loss (“CECL”) allowance for unfunded loan commitments is adjusted quarterly and corresponds with the associated outstanding loans. At September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, we had outstanding unfunded commitments of $1.25 billion and $975.2 million, respectively, that we are obligated to fund as borrowers meet certain requirements.
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At September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, accrued interest receivable related to our loans totaling $ 97.8 million and $ 58.3 million, respectively, was excluded from the estimate of credit losses and is included in other assets on the consolidated balance sheets.
All of our structured loans and investments are secured by real estate assets or by interests in real estate assets, and, as such, the measurement of credit losses may be based on the difference between the fair value of the underlying collateral and the carrying value of the assets as of the period end. A summary of our specific loans considered impaired by asset class is as follows (in thousands):
September 30, 2022
Wtd. Avg. First Wtd. Avg. Last
Carrying Allowance for Dollar LTV Dollar LTV
Asset Class UPB (1) Value Credit Losses Ratio Ratio
Land $ 134,215 $ 127,868 $ 77,869 0 % 99 %
Retail 22,045 17,563 5,817 14 % 79 %
Commercial 1,700 1,700 1,700 63 % 63 %
Total $ 157,960 $ 147,131 $ 85,386 3 % 96 %
December 31, 2021
Land $ 134,215 $ 127,868 $ 77,869 0 % 99 %
Retail 22,045 17,291 5,817 14 % 77 %
Office 1,980 1,980 1,500 0 % 51 %
Commercial 1,700 1,700 1,700 63 % 63 %
Total $ 159,940 $ 148,839 $ 86,886 3 % 95 %
(1) Represents the UPB of seven and eight impaired loans (less unearned revenue and other holdbacks and adjustments) by asset class at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively.
There were no loans for which the fair value of the collateral securing the loan was less than the carrying value of the loan for which we had not recorded a provision for credit loss at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021.
At September 30, 2022, four loans with an aggregate net carrying value of $19.1 million, net of related loan loss reserves of $5.1 million, were classified as non-performing and, at December 31, 2021, three loans with an aggregate net carrying value of $20.1 million, net of related loan loss reserves of $2.6 million, were classified as non-performing. Income from non-performing loans is generally recognized on a cash basis when it is received. Full income recognition will resume when the loan becomes contractually current and performance has recommenced.
A summary of our non-performing loans by asset class is as follows (in thousands):
September 30, 2022 December 31, 2021
Less Than Greater Than Less Than Greater Than
90 Days 90 Days 90 Days 90 Days
UPB Past Due Past Due UPB Past Due Past Due
Student Housing $ 20,500 $ — $ 20,500 $ 21,500 $ — $ 21,500
Retail 3,445 — 3,445 920 — 920
Commercial 1,700 — 1,700 1,700 — 1,700
Total $ 25,645 $ — $ 25,645 $ 24,120 $ — $ 24,120
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In addition, we have six loans with a carrying value totaling $121.4 million at September 30, 2022, that are collateralized by a land development project. The loans do not carry a current pay rate of interest, however, five of the loans with a carrying value totaling $112.1 million entitle us to a weighted average accrual rate of interest of 7.91%. In 2008, we suspended the recording of the accrual rate of interest on these loans, as they were impaired and we deemed the collection of this interest to be doubtful. At both September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, we had a cumulative allowance for credit losses of $71.4 million related to these loans. The loans are subject to certain risks associated with a development project including, but not limited to, availability of construction financing, increases in projected construction costs, demand for the development’s outputs upon completion of the project, and litigation risk. Additionally, these loans were not classified as non-performing as the borrower is compliant with all of the terms and conditions of the loans.
At both September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, we had no loans contractually past due 90 days or more that are still accruing interest. During both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, there was no interest income recognized on nonaccrual loans.
In the third quarter of 2022, we sold 4 bridge loans with an aggregate UPB of $296.9 million at par less shared loan origination fees and selling costs totaling $2.0 million. The shared loan origination fees and selling costs were recorded as an unrealized impairment loss during the second quarter of 2022 and included in other income, net on the consolidated statements of income.
During the second quarter of 2022, we sold a bridge loan and mezzanine loans totaling $110.5 million, that were collateralized by a land development project, at a discount for $102.2 million. In connection with this transaction, we released $66.3 million of capital to be used for future investments and recorded a $9.2 million loss (including fees and expenses), which was included in other income, net on the consolidated statements of income. Additionally, we have the potential to recover up to $2.8 million depending on the future performance of the loan.
In 2020, we entered into a loan modification agreement on a $26.5 million bridge loan with an interest rate of LIBOR plus 6.00% with a 2.375% LIBOR floor and a $6.1 million mezzanine loan with a fixed rate of 12% collateralized by a retail property to: (1) reduce the interest rate on both loans to the greater of: (i) LIBOR plus 5.50% and (ii) 6.50%, and (2) to extend the maturity three years to December 2024. A portion of the foregoing interest equal to 2.00% was deferred to payoff and will be waived if the loan is paid off by December 31, 2022. The loan modification agreement also included a $6.0 million required principal paydown, which occurred at the closing of the modification transaction, and an $8.0 million principal reduction once the borrower deposited an additional reserve of $4.6 million, which took place in 2021 and was charged-off against the previously recorded allowance for credit losses.
In 2019, we purchased $50.0 million of a $110.0 million bridge loan, which was collateralized by a hotel property and scheduled to mature in December 2022. In 2020, we recorded a $7.5 million allowance for credit losses due to a reduction in the appraised value of the property. In 2020, we purchased the remaining $60.0 million bridge loan at a discount for $39.9 million, which we determined had experienced a more than insignificant deterioration in credit quality since origination and, therefore, deemed to be a purchased loan with credit deterioration. The $20.1 million discount was classified as a noncredit discount and no portion of the discount was allocated to allowance for credit losses at the date of purchase since the appraised value of the property was greater than the purchase price. Shortly after the purchase, we entered into a forbearance agreement with the borrower to temporarily reduce the interest rate from LIBOR plus 3.00% with a 1.50% LIBOR floor to a pay rate of 1.00% and to include a $10.0 million principal reduction if the loan is paid off by March 2, 2021. In 2021, we entered into a second forbearance agreement that temporarily eliminated the pay rate, extended the principal reduction payoff deadline to June 30, 2021 and increased the interest rate to an unaccrued default rate of 9.50%, which was deferred until payoff. In June 2021, we received $95.0 million for full satisfaction of these loans, reversed the $7.5 million allowance for credit losses and recorded interest income of $3.5 million.
These two loan modifications were deemed troubled debt restructurings. There were no other loan modifications, refinancing’s and/or extensions during the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 that were considered troubled debt restructurings.
Given the transitional nature of some of our real estate loans, we may require funds to be placed into an interest reserve, based on contractual requirements, to cover debt service costs. At September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, we had total interest reserves of $123.9 million and $87.4 million, respectively, on 463 loans and 328 loans, respectively, with an aggregate UPB of $7.73 billion and $5.75 billion, respectively.
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Note 4 — Loans Held-for-Sale, Net
Our GSE loans held-for-sale are typically sold within 60 days of loan origination, while our non-GSE loans are generally expected to be sold or securitized within 180 days of loan origination. Loans held-for-sale, net consists of the following (in thousands):
September 30, 2022 December 31, 2021
Fannie Mae $ 201,325 $ 392,876
Freddie Mac 160,718 112,561
Private Label 127,106 507,918
FHA 54,395 54,532
SFR - Fixed Rate 8,762 9,352
552,306 1,077,239
Fair value of future MSR 7,411 19,318
Unrealized impairment loss (12,163) —
Unearned discount (3,678) (2,948)
Loans held-for-sale, net $ 543,876 $ 1,093,609
During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, we sold $1.08 billion and $3.70 billion of loans held-for-sale, respectively, and $1.01 billion and $4.33 billion during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, respectively. Included in the total loans sold during 2022 and 2021 were Private Label loans totaling $489.3 million and $449.9 million, respectively, which were sold to unconsolidated affiliates of ours who securitized the loans. We retained the most subordinate class of certificates in the 2022 and 2021 securitizations totaling $43.4 million and $38.2 million, respectively, in satisfaction of credit risk retention requirements (see Note 7 for details), and we are also the primary servicer of the mortgage loans.
We determined that the fair value of certain loans held-for-sale were below their carrying values and, based on the fair value analysis performed, recorded unrealized impairment losses of $7.8 million and $12.2 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, respectively, which was included in other income, net on the consolidated statements of income.
At September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, there were no loans held-for-sale that were 90 days or more past due, and there were no loans held-for-sale that were placed on a non-accrual status.
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Note 5 — Capitalized Mortgage Servicing Rights
Our capitalized mortgage servicing rights (“MSRs”) reflect commercial real estate MSRs derived primarily from loans sold in our Agency Business or acquired MSRs. The discount rates used to determine the present value of all our MSRs throughout the periods presented were between 8% - 13% (representing a weighted average discount rate of 12%) based on our best estimate of market discount rates. The weighted average estimated life remaining of our MSRs was 8.9 years and 8.5 years at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively.
A summary of our capitalized MSR activity is as follows (in thousands):
Three Months Ended September 30, 2022 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022
Originated Acquired Total Originated Acquired Total
Beginning balance $ 391,397 $ 20,137 $ 411,534 $ 395,573 $ 27,161 $ 422,734
Additions 18,907 — 18,907 63,002 — 63,002
Amortization (13,355) (1,427) (14,782) (39,348) (5,184) (44,532)
Write-downs and payoffs (9,957) (1,816) (11,773) (32,235) (5,083) (37,318)
Ending balance $ 386,992 $ 16,894 $ 403,886 $ 386,992 $ 16,894 $ 403,886
Three Months Ended September 30, 2021 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021
Beginning balance $ 383,063 $ 35,590 $ 418,653 $ 336,466 $ 43,508 $ 379,974
Additions 22,387 — 22,387 99,397 — 99,397
Amortization (12,345) (2,527) (14,872) (35,221) (8,523) (43,744)
Write-downs and payoffs (7,420) (1,465) (8,885) (14,957) (3,387) (18,344)
Ending balance $ 385,685 $ 31,598 $ 417,283 $ 385,685 $ 31,598 $ 417,283
We collected prepayment fees totaling $11.2 million and $42.6 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, respectively, and $11.2 million and $18.1 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, respectively. Prepayment fees are included as a component of servicing revenue, net on the consolidated statements of income. At September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, we had no valuation allowance recorded on any of our MSRs.
The expected amortization of capitalized MSRs recorded as of September 30, 2022 is as follows (in thousands):
Year Amortization
2022 (three months ending 12/31/2022) $ 14,858
2023 58,242
2024 56,127
2025 53,426
2026 49,876
2027 44,116
Thereafter 127,241
Total $ 403,886
Based on scheduled maturities, actual amortization may vary from these estimates.
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Note 6 — Mortgage Servicing
Product and geographic concentrations that impact our servicing revenue are as follows ($ in thousands):
September 30, 2022
Product Concentrations Geographic Concentrations
UPB
Product UPB (1) % of Total State % of Total
Fannie Mae $ 18,331,457 68 % Texas 11 %
Freddie Mac 4,979,612 18 % New York 11 %
Private Label 2,075,791 8 % California 8 %
FHA 1,136,684 4 % North Carolina 8 %
Bridge (2) 299,696 1 % Georgia 6 %
SFR - Fixed Rate 241,887 1 % New Jersey 6 %
Total $ 27,065,127 100 % Florida 6 %
Other (3) 44 %
Total 100 %
December 31, 2021
Fannie Mae $ 19,127,397 71 % Texas 12 %
Freddie Mac 4,943,905 18 % New York 11 %
Private Label 1,711,326 6 % North Carolina 9 %
FHA 985,063 4 % California 8 %
SFR - Fixed Rate 191,698 1 % Georgia 6 %
Total $ 26,959,389 100 % Florida 6 %
New Jersey 6 %
Other (3) 42 %
Total 100 %
(1) Excludes loans which we are not collecting a servicing fee.
(2) Represents four bridge loans sold by our Structured Business that we are servicing, see Note 3 for details.
(3) No other individual state represented 4% or more of the total.
At September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, our weighted average servicing fee was 42.4 basis points and 44.9 basis points, respectively. At September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, we held total escrow balances of $1.88 billion and $1.40 billion, respectively, which is not reflected in our consolidated balance sheets. Of the total escrow balances, we held $666.6 million and $682.5 million at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively, related to loans we are servicing within our Agency Business. These escrows are maintained in separate accounts at several federally insured depository institutions, which may exceed FDIC insured limits. We earn interest income on the total escrow deposits, generally based on a market rate of interest negotiated with the financial institutions that hold the escrow deposits. Interest earned on total escrows, net of interest paid to the borrower, was $7.4 million and $10.1 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, respectively, and $1.0 million and $3.2 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, respectively, and is a component of servicing revenue, net in the consolidated statements of income.
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Note 7 — Securities Held-to-Maturity
Agency Private Label Certificates (“APL certificates”). In connection with our Private Label securitizations, we retain the most subordinate class of the APL certificates in satisfaction of credit risk retention requirements. At September 30, 2022, we retained APL certificates with an initial face value of $192.8 million, which were purchased at a discount for $119.0 million. These certificates are collateralized by 5-year to 10-year fixed rate first mortgage loans on multifamily properties, bear interest at an initial weighted average variable rate of 3.94% and have an estimated weighted average remaining maturity of 7.78 years. The weighted average effective interest rate was 8.85% and 9.11% at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively, including the accretion of a portion of the discount deemed collectible. Approximately $6.8 million is estimated to mature after one year through five years and $186.0 million is estimated to mature after five years through ten years.
Agency B Piece Bonds. Freddie Mac may choose to hold, sell or securitize loans we sell to them under the Freddie Mac SBL program. As part of the securitizations under the SBL program, we have the ability to purchase the B Piece bond through a bidding process, which represents the bottom 10%, or highest risk, of the securitization. At September 30, 2022, we retained 49%, or $106.2 million initial face value, of seven B Piece bonds, which were purchased at a discount for $74.7 million, and sold the remaining 51% to a third-party. These securities are collateralized by a pool of multifamily mortgage loans, bear interest at an initial weighted average variable rate of 3.74% and have an estimated weighted average remaining maturity of 6.0 years. The weighted average effective interest rate was 11.92% and 11.32% at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively, including the accretion of a portion of the discount deemed collectible. Approximately $7.5 million is estimated to mature within one year, $19.8 million is estimated to mature after one year through five years, $0.8 million is estimated to mature after five years through ten years and $15.8 million is estimated to mature after ten years.
A summary of our securities held-to-maturity is as follows (in thousands):
Net Carrying Unrealized Estimated Allowance for
Face Value Value Gain (Loss) Fair Value Credit Losses
September 30, 2022
APL certificates $ 192,791 $ 123,291 $ (9,786) $ 113,505 $ 1,803
B Piece bonds 43,921 34,527 1,995 36,522 287
Total $ 236,712 $ 157,818 $ (7,791) $ 150,027 $ 2,090
December 31, 2021
APL certificates $ 149,368 $ 92,869 $ 5,007 $ 97,876 $ 1,422
B Piece bonds 61,360 47,615 4,420 52,035 331
Total $ 210,728 $ 140,484 $ 9,427 $ 149,911 $ 1,753
A summary of the changes in the allowance for credit losses for our securities held-to-maturity is as follows (in thousands):
Three Months Ended September 30, 2022
APL B Piece
Certificates Bonds Total
Beginning balance $ 1,756 $ 266 $ 2,022
Provision for credit loss expense/(reversal) 47 21 68
Ending balance $ 1,803 $ 287 $ 2,090
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022
Beginning balance $ 1,422 $ 331 $ 1,753
Provision for credit loss expense/(reversal) 381 (44) 337
Ending balance $ 1,803 $ 287 $ 2,090
The allowance for credit losses on our held-to-maturity securities was estimated on a collective basis by major security type and was based on a reasonable and supportable forecast period and a historical loss reversion for similar securities. The issuers continue to make timely principal and interest payments and we continue to accrue interest on all our securities. At September 30, 2022, no other-than-temporary impairment was recorded on our held-to-maturity securities.
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We recorded interest income (including the amortization of discount) related to these investments of $3.7 million and $13.9 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, respectively, and $3.4 million and $9.4 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, respectively.
Note 8 — Investments in Equity Affiliates
We account for all investments in equity affiliates under the equity method. A summary of these investments is as follows (in thousands):
UPB of Loans to
Investments in Equity Affiliates at Equity Affiliates at
Equity Affiliates September 30, 2022 December 31, 2021 September 30, 2022
Arbor Residential Investor LLC $ 49,937 $ 65,756 $ —
AMAC Holdings III LLC 16,389 13,772 —
Fifth Wall Ventures 12,505 5,409 —
North Vermont Avenue 2,446 2,419 —
Lightstone Value Plus REIT L.P. 1,895 1,895 —
Docsumo Pte. Ltd. 450 — —
JT Prime 425 425 —
West Shore Café — — 1,688
Lexford Portfolio — — —
East River Portfolio — — —
Total $ 84,047 $ 89,676 $ 1,688
Arbor Residential Investor LLC (“ARI”). During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, we recorded income of $0.3 million and $6.4 million, respectively, and during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, we recorded income of $ 5.4 million and $ 32.7 million, respectively, to income from equity affiliates in our consolidated statements of income. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, we also received cash distributions totaling $7.3 million and $22.3 million, respectively, and during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, we received cash distributions totaling $4.7 million and $23.4 million from this investment, respectively, which were classified as returns of capital. In January 2021, an equity investor in the underlying residential mortgage banking business exercised their right to purchase an additional interest in this investment, which decreased our indirect interest to 12.3 % . The allocation of income is based on the underlying agreements, which may be different than our indirect interest, and was 9.2 % at September 30, 2022.
AMAC Holdings III LLC (“AMAC III”). We funded an additional $ 4.9 million during 2022. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, we recorded a loss associated with this investment of $ 0.7 million and $ 1.8 million, respectively, and during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, we recorded a loss of $ 0.4 million and $ 0.9 million, respectively. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, we received cash distributions totaling $ 0.2 million and $ 0.4 million, respectively, and during the three months ended September 30, 2021, we received cash distributions totaling $ 1.7 million, which were classified as returns of capital.
Fifth Wall Ventures (“Fifth Wall”). We funded an additional $ 8.7 million during 2022. In addition, during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, we received distributions from this investment of $ 0.7 million and $ 1.6 million, respectively, which were classified as a return of capital.
Docsumo Pte. Ltd. (“Docsumo”). During 2022, we invested $0.5 million for a noncontrolling interest in Docsumo, a startup company that converts unstructured documents, such as bank statements and pay stubs, to accurate structured data and checks documents for fraud, such as photoshopped layers and font changes, using artificial intelligence.
Lexford Portfolio. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, we received distributions of $5.0 million and $11.0 million, respectively, from this equity investment, which were recognized as income from equity affiliates.
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Equity Participation Interest. During the first quarter of 2022, we received $2.6 million from an equity participation interest on a property that was sold and which we had a preferred equity loan that previously paid-off.
See Note 17 for details of certain investments described above.
Note 9 — Debt Obligations
Credit and Repurchase Facilities
Borrowings under our credit and repurchase facilities are as follows ($ in thousands):
September 30, 2022 December 31, 2021
Note Debt Collateral Debt Collateral
Current Extended Rate Carrying Carrying Wtd. Avg. Carrying Carrying
Maturity Maturity Type Value (1) Value Note Rate Value (1) Value
Structured Business
$2.5B joint repurchase facility (2) Mar. 2024 Mar. 2025 V $ 1,826,527 $ 2,353,627 5.60 % $ 1,486,380 $ 1,877,930
$1B repurchase facility (2) Aug. 2023 N/A V 708,834 982,702 5.13 % 675,415 937,880
$500M repurchase facility (3) N/A V 108,373 131,723 5.82 % — —
$450M repurchase facility Mar. 2023 Mar. 2026 V 349,278 455,727 5.08 % 397,272 511,269
$450M repurchase facility Oct. 2023 Oct. 2024 V 250,358 323,188 4.92 % 293,700 385,337
$400M credit facility July 2023 N/A V 64,391 82,500 4.66 % 177,406 236,538
$399M repurchase facility (2)(4) Dec. 2022 N/A V 345,154 465,188 5.30 % 241,450 289,956
$225M credit facility Oct. 2023 Oct. 2024 V 68,352 108,881 5.58 % 27,826 42,270
$200M repurchase facility Mar. 2024 Mar. 2025 V 21,365 33,157 5.61 % — —
$200M repurchase facility Jan. 2024 Jan. 2025 V 179,471 229,041 5.05 % — —
$140M loan specific credit facilities May 2023 to Aug. 2025 May 2023 to Aug. 2027 V/F 139,641 198,700 3.57 % 153,727 214,300
$50M credit facility Apr. 2023 Apr. 2025 V 29,190 36,500 5.21 % 29,194 36,500
$35M working capital facility Apr. 2023 N/A V — — — — —
$25M credit facility Oct. 2024 N/A V 6,159 7,745 5.72 % 1,235 1,900
$25M credit facility Jan. 2023 Jan. 2024 V — — — 10,218 14,773
$1M master security agreement Dec. 2022 N/A F 161 — 4.01 % 635 —
Repurchase facility - securities (2)(5) N/A N/A V 24,365 — 5.74 % 30,849 —
Structured Business total $ 4,121,619 $ 5,408,679 5.36 % $ 3,525,307 $ 4,548,653
Agency Business
$750M ASAP agreement N/A N/A V $ 46,210 $ 46,505 3.61 % $ 182,130 $ 182,140
$500M joint repurchase facility (2) Mar. 2024 Mar. 2025 V 94,975 121,452 5.14 % 395,317 475,360
$500M repurchase facility Nov. 2022 N/A V 132,201 132,219 4.52 % 236,429 236,527
$200M credit facility Mar. 2023 N/A V 111,335 111,431 4.44 % 115,304 115,351
$150M credit facility July 2023 N/A V 103,549 103,662 4.44 % 16,544 16,657
$50M credit facility Sept. 2023 N/A V 22,621 22,621 4.44 % 9,295 9,295
$1M repurchase facility (2)(4) Dec. 2022 N/A V 622 932 5.32 % 1,253 1,477
Agency Business total $ 511,513 $ 538,822 4.52 % $ 956,272 $ 1,036,807
Consolidated total $ 4,633,132 $ 5,947,501 5.27 % $ 4,481,579 $ 5,585,460
V = Variable Note Rate ; F = Fixed Note Rate
(1) The debt carrying value for the Structured Business at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 was net of unamortized deferred finance costs of $ 9.2 million and $ 7.7 million, respectively. The debt carrying value for the Agency Business at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 was net of unamortized deferred finance costs of $ 0.6 million and $ 4.4 million, respectively.
(2) These facilities are subject to margin call provisions associated with changes in interest spreads.
(3) The commitment amount under this repurchase facility expires six months after the lender provides written notice. We then have an additional six months to repurchase the underlying loans.
(4) A portion of this facility was used to finance a $ 1.0 million fixed rate SFR permanent loan reported through our Agency Business.
(5) At September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, this facility was collateralized by B Piece bonds with a carrying value of $ 34.5 million and $ 47.6 million, respectively.
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During 2022, several of our credit and repurchase facilities, in both our Structured Business and Agency Business, converted from a LIBOR-based interest rate to a SOFR-based interest rate for new financings. Existing financings generally remain at a LIBOR-based interest rate.
Joint Repurchase Facility. We amended this facility twice in the second quarter of 2022. The facility size was increased from $2.50 billion to $3.00 billion, is shared between the Structured Business and the Agency Business and is used to finance both structured and Private Label loans. The interest rate under the facility is determined on a loan-by-loan basis and may include a floor equal to a pro rata share of the floors included in our originated loans. The facility has a maximum advance rate of 80% on all loans and includes a $150.0 million over advance available that bears interest at a rate of the applicable benchmark plus 7.00%. The over advance is available through March 2023, is being amortized on a monthly basis through its expiration and had $100.0 million remaining at September 30, 2022. If the estimated market value of the loans financed in this facility decrease, we may be required to pay down borrowings under this facility.
Structured Business
At September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the weighted average interest rate for the credit and repurchase facilities of our Structured Business, including certain fees and costs, such as structuring, commitment, non-use and warehousing fees, was 5.66% and 2.51%, respectively. The leverage on our loan and investment portfolio financed through our credit and repurchase facilities, excluding the securities repurchase facilities, working capital facility and the $1.0 million master security agreement was 76% and 77% at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively.
In September 2022, we entered into a $42.7 million credit facility to finance a bridge loan that matures in August 2025, with two 1-year extension options, and has an interest rate of SOFR plus 2.20%.
In September 2022, we entered into a $24.4 million credit facility to finance a construction loan that matures in December 2024, with two 1-year extension options,and has an interest rate of SOFR plus 1.91%.
In July 2022, we amended a $200.0 million credit facility to increase the facility size to $400.0 million, extend the maturity to July 2023 and amend the interest rate on multifamily properties to SOFR plus 1.86%.
In July 2022, we amended a $50.0 million credit facility to extend the maturity to April 2023, with two 1-year extension options, and amend the interest rate to SOFR plus 2.10%.
In June 2022, we entered into a $500.0 million repurchase facility to finance SFR loans that has an interest rate of SOFR plus 2.76% and a maximum advance rate of 82.5%.
In April 2022, we amended a $325.0 million repurchase facility to increase the facility size to $450.0 million, extend the maturity to October 2023 and amend the interest rate for new loans after December 31, 2021 to daily SOFR or term SOFR at our election at loan inception.
In April 2022, we amended a $30.0 million working capital facility to increase the facility size to $35.0 million, extend the maturity to April 2023 and amend the interest rate from a LIBOR-based rate to SOFR plus 3.00%.
In March 2022, we entered into a $200.0 million repurchase facility that matures in March 2024, with a one year extension option. This facility has an interest rate of SOFR plus 2.55% and an advance rate equal to the lessor of: (1) 75% of the principal balance; (2) 60% of the project cost; or (3) 60% of the underlying property value.
In January 2022, we entered into a $150.0 million repurchase facility to finance bridge and construction loans that matures in January 2024, with a one year extension option. This facility has interest rates of SOFR plus 1.75% to 3.50% depending on the type of loan financed with a SOFR floor determined on a loan-by-loan basis and a maximum advance rate of 80%. In March 2022, we increased the facility by $50.0 million to $200.0 million.
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Collateralized Loan Obligations (“CLOs”)
We account for CLO transactions on our consolidated balance sheet as financing facilities. Our CLOs are VIEs for which we are the primary beneficiary and are consolidated in our financial statements. The investment grade tranches are treated as secured financings and are non-recourse to us.
Borrowings and the corresponding collateral under our CLOs are as follows ($ in thousands):
Debt Collateral (3)
Loans Cash
Carrying Wtd. Avg. Carrying Restricted
September 30, 2022 Face Value Value (1) Rate (2) UPB Value Cash (4)
CLO 19 $ 872,812 $ 866,167 5.41 % $ 1,011,208 $ 1,005,469 $ —
CLO 18 1,652,812 1,645,166 4.85 % 1,955,828 1,946,621 5,820
CLO 17 1,714,125 1,707,143 4.89 % 1,965,875 1,957,961 79,316
CLO 16 1,237,500 1,231,414 4.52 % 1,380,996 1,375,305 73,793
CLO 15 674,412 671,073 4.58 % 705,978 703,432 98,361
CLO 14 655,475 652,194 4.53 % 726,999 724,512 39,129
CLO 13 668,000 665,924 4.62 % 577,034 575,568 214,042
CLO 12 534,193 532,915 4.70 % 502,703 500,976 117,167
Total CLOs $ 8,009,329 $ 7,971,996 4.79 % $ 8,826,621 $ 8,789,844 $ 627,628
December 31, 2021
CLO 17 $ 1,714,125 $ 1,705,549 1.81 % $ 1,914,280 $ 1,903,997 $ 118,520
CLO 16 1,237,500 1,230,093 1.44 % 1,444,573 1,436,743 —
CLO 15 674,412 669,723 1.49 % 785,761 782,682 15,750
CLO 14 655,475 650,947 1.45 % 717,396 715,154 53,342
CLO 13 668,000 665,006 1.54 % 740,369 738,265 48,543
CLO 12 534,193 531,939 1.62 % 557,249 555,974 35,635
CLO 10 441,000 439,553 1.57 % 485,460 483,995 57,706
Total CLOs $ 5,924,705 $ 5,892,810 1.59 % $ 6,645,088 $ 6,616,810 $ 329,496
(1) Debt carrying value is net of $ 37.3 million and $ 31.9 million of deferred financing fees at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively.
(2) At September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the aggregate weighted average note rate for our CLOs, including certain fees and costs, was 4.99 % and 1.86 % , respectively.
(3) At September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, there were no collateral deemed a “credit risk” as defined by the CLO indentures.
(4) Represents restricted cash held for principal repayments as well as for reinvestment in the CLOs. Does not include restricted cash related to interest payments, delayed fundings and expenses totaling $ 274.3 million and $ 133.7 million at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively.
CLO 19. In May 2022, we completed CLO 19, issuing nine tranches of CLO notes through a wholly-owned subsidiary totaling $1.05 billion. Of the total CLO notes issued, $872.8 million were investment grade notes issued to third-party investors and $177.2 million were below investment grade notes retained by us. As of the CLO closing date, the notes were secured by a portfolio of loan obligations with a face value of $976.9 million, consisting primarily of bridge loans that were contributed from our existing loan portfolio. The financing has an approximate two -year replacement period that allows the principal proceeds and sale proceeds (if any) of the loan obligations to be reinvested in qualifying replacement loan obligations, subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions set forth in the indenture. Thereafter, the outstanding debt balance will be reduced as loans are repaid. Initially, the proceeds of the issuance of the securities also included $73.1 million for the purpose of acquiring additional loan obligations for a period of up to 180 days from the CLO closing date, which we subsequently utilized, resulting in the issuer owning loan obligations with a face value of $1.05 billion, representing leverage of 83%. The notes sold to third parties had an initial weighted average interest rate of 2.36% plus term SOFR and interest payments on the notes are payable monthly.
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CLO 18. In February 2022, we completed CLO 18, issuing eight tranches of CLO notes through two wholly-owned subsidiaries totaling $1.86 billion. Of the total CLO notes issued, $1.65 billion were investment grade notes issued to third-party investors and $210.1 million were below investment grade notes retained by us. As of the CLO closing date, the notes were secured by a portfolio of loan obligations with a face value of $1.70 billion, consisting primarily of bridge loans that were contributed from our existing loan portfolio. The financing has an approximate two -and-a-half-year replacement period that allows the principal proceeds and sale proceeds (if any) of the loan obligations to be reinvested in qualifying replacement loan obligations, subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions set forth in the indenture. Thereafter, the outstanding debt balance will be reduced as loans are repaid. Initially, the proceeds of the issuance of the securities also included $347.3 million for the purpose of acquiring additional loan obligations for a period of up to 180 days from the CLO closing date, which we subsequently utilized, resulting in the issuer owning loan obligations with a face value of $2.05 billion, representing leverage of 81%. We retained a residual interest in the portfolio with a notional amount of $397.2 million, including the $210.1 million below investment grade notes. The notes sold to third parties had an initial weighted average interest rate of 1.81% plus compounded SOFR and interest payments on the notes are payable monthly.
CLO 10. In February 2022, we unwound CLO 10, redeeming $441.0 million of outstanding notes which were repaid primarily from the refinancing of the remaining assets within CLO 18, as well as with cash held by CLO 10, and expensed $1.4 million of deferred financing fees into loss on extinguishment of debt on the consolidated statements of income.
Senior Unsecured Notes
A summary of our senior unsecured notes is as follows (in thousands):
Senior September 30, 2022 December 31, 2021
Unsecured Issuance Carrying Wtd. Avg. Carrying Wtd. Avg.
Notes Date Maturity UPB Value (1) Rate (2) UPB Value (1) Rate (2)
5.00% Notes (3) Dec. 2021 Dec. 2028 $ 180,000 $ 177,344 5.00 % $ 180,000 $ 177,105 5.00 %
4.50% Notes (3) Aug. 2021 Sept. 2026 270,000 266,718 4.50 % 270,000 266,090 4.50 %
5.00% Notes (3) Apr. 2021 Apr. 2026 175,000 172,761 5.00 % 175,000 172,302 5.00 %
8.00% Notes (3) Apr. 2020 Apr. 2023 70,750 70,510 8.00 % 70,750 70,202 8.00 %
4.50% Notes (3) Mar. 2020 Mar. 2027 275,000 272,839 4.50 % 275,000 272,477 4.50 %
4.75% Notes (4) Oct. 2019 Oct. 2024 110,000 109,281 4.75 % 110,000 109,018 4.75 %
5.75% Notes (4) Mar. 2019 Apr. 2024 90,000 89,417 5.75 % 90,000 89,135 5.75 %
5.625% Notes (4) Mar. 2018 May 2023 125,000 124,657 5.63 % 125,000 124,216 5.63 %
$ 1,295,750 $ 1,283,527 5.05 % $ 1,295,750 $ 1,280,545 5.05 %
(1) At September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the carrying value is net of deferred financing fees of $ 12.2 million and $ 15.2 million, respectively.
(2) At both September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the aggregate weighted average note rate, including certain fees and costs, was 5.34 % .
(3) These notes can be redeemed by us prior to three months before the maturity date, at a redemption price equal to 100 % of the aggregate principal amount, plus a “make-whole” premium and accrued and unpaid interest. We have the right to redeem the notes within three months prior to the maturity date at a redemption price equal to 100 % of the aggregate principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest.
(4) These notes can be redeemed by us at any time prior to the maturity date, at a redemption price equal to 100 % of the aggregate principal amount, plus a “make-whole” premium and accrued and unpaid interest. We have the right to redeem the notes on the maturity date at a redemption price equal to 100 % of the aggregate principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest.
Subsequent Event. In October 2022, we issued $150.0 million aggregate principal amount of 8.50% senior unsecured notes due in 2027 in a private offering. We received net proceeds of $147.5 million from the issuance, after deducting discounts and fees. We used $47.5 million of the net proceeds, which includes accrued interest and other fees, to repurchase a portion of our 5.625% senior unsecured notes due in May 2023 and used the remaining proceeds for general corporate purposes.
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Convertible Senior Unsecured Notes
In August 2022, we issued $287.5 million in aggregate principal amount of 7.50% convertible senior notes (the “7.50% Convertible Notes”) through a private placement offering. The 7.50% Convertible Notes pay interest semiannually in arrears and are scheduled to mature in August 2025, unless earlier converted or repurchased by the holders pursuant to their terms. The initial conversion rate was 59.8480 shares of common stock per $1,000 of principal representing a conversion price of $16.71 per share of common stock. We received proceeds of $279.3 million, net of discounts and fees. We used $203.1 million of the net proceeds to repurchase a portion of our 4.75% convertible senior notes (the “4.75% Convertible Notes”), which included $5.2 million of accrued interest and repurchase premiums, and expensed $3.3 million of deferred financing fees into loss on extinguishment of debt on the consolidated statements of income. At September 30, 2022, the 7.50% Convertible Notes had a conversion rate of 59.8480 shares of common stock per $1,000 of principal, which represented a conversion price of $16.71 per share of common stock.
At September 30, 2022, we had a $66.1 million remaining aggregate principal amount of our 4.75% Convertible Notes after the August 2022 repurchase noted above. The remaining 4.75% Convertible Notes matured on November 1, 2022 and were fully settled.
Our convertible senior unsecured notes are not redeemable by us prior to their maturities and are convertible by the holder into, at our election, cash, shares of our common stock, or a combination of both, subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions and during specified periods. The conversion rates are subject to adjustment upon the occurrence of certain specified events and the holders may require us to repurchase all, or any portion, of their notes for cash equal to 100% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if we undergo a fundamental change specified in the agreements.
On January 1, 2022, we adopted ASU 2020-06, see Note 2 for details, which no longer allows for the allocation of proceeds between debt and equity components, eliminates the amortization of the debt discount and requires the if-converted method to calculate diluted earnings per share, regardless of the settlement intent.
The UPB, unamortized discount and net carrying amount of the liability and equity components of our convertible notes are as follows (in thousands):
Liability Equity
Component Component
Unamortized Debt Unamortized Deferred Net Carrying Net Carrying
Period UPB Discount Financing Fees Value Value
September 30, 2022 $ 353,608 $ — $ 7,568 $ 346,040 $ —
December 31, 2021 $ 264,000 $ 2,520 $ 2,095 $ 259,385 $ 8,684
During the three months ended September 30, 2022, we incurred interest expense on the notes totaling $5.8 million, of which $5.0 million and $0.8 million related to the cash coupon and deferred financing fees, respectively. During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, we incurred interest expense on the notes totaling $13.4 million, of which $11.3 million and $2.1 million related to the cash coupon and deferred financing fees, respectively. During the three months ended September 30, 2021, we incurred interest expense on the notes totaling $4.5 million, of which $3.1 million, $0.8 million and $0.6 million related to the cash coupon, amortization of the debt discount and of the deferred financing fees, respectively. During the nine months ended September 30, 2021, we incurred total interest expense on the notes of $14.1 million, of which $9.7 million, $2.4 million and $2.0 million related to the cash coupon, amortization of the debt discount and of the deferred financing fees, respectively. Including the amortization of the deferred financing fees and debt discount, our weighted average total cost of the notes was 7.92% and 6.71% at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively, or 5.73% at December 31, 2021 excluding the amortization of the debt discount (which ceased on January 1, 2022 with the adoption of ASU 2020-06).
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Junior Subordinated Notes
The carrying values of borrowings under our junior subordinated notes were $142.9 million and $142.4 million at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively, which is net of a deferred amount of $9.8 million and $10.2 million, respectively, (which is amortized into interest expense over the life of the notes) and deferred financing fees of $1.6 million and $1.7 million, respectively. These notes have maturities ranging from March 2034 through April 2037 and pay interest quarterly at a floating rate based on LIBOR. The weighted average note rate was 6.62% and 3.03% at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively. Including certain fees and costs, the weighted average note rate was 6.70% and 3.12% at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively.
Debt Covenants
Credit and Repurchase Facilities and Unsecured Debt. The credit and repurchase facilities and unsecured debt (senior and convertible notes) contain various financial covenants, including, but not limited to, minimum liquidity requirements, minimum net worth requirements, minimum unencumbered asset requirements, as well as certain other debt service coverage ratios, debt to equity ratios and minimum servicing portfolio tests. We were in compliance with all financial covenants and restrictions at September 30, 2022.
CLOs. Our CLO vehicles contain interest coverage and asset overcollateralization covenants that must be met as of the waterfall distribution date in order for us to receive such payments. If we fail these covenants in any of our CLOs, all cash flows from the applicable CLO would be diverted to repay principal and interest on the outstanding CLO bonds and we would not receive any residual payments until that CLO regained compliance with such tests. Our CLOs were in compliance with all such covenants at September 30, 2022, as well as on the most recent determination dates in October 2022. In the event of a breach of the CLO covenants that could not be cured in the near-term, we would be required to fund our non-CLO expenses, including employee costs, distributions required to maintain our REIT status, debt costs, and other expenses with (1) cash on hand, (2) income from any CLO not in breach of a covenant test, (3) income from real property and loan assets, (4) sale of assets, or (5) accessing the equity or debt capital markets, if available. We have the right to cure covenant breaches which would resume normal residual payments to us by purchasing non-performing loans out of the CLOs. However, we may not have sufficient liquidity available to do so at such time.
Our CLO compliance tests as of the most recent determination dates in October 2022 are as follows:
Cash Flow Triggers CLO 12 CLO 13 CLO 14 CLO 15 CLO 16 CLO 17 CLO 18 CLO 19
Overcollateralization (1)
Current 118.87 % 119.76 % 119.76 % 120.85 % 121.21 % 122.51 % 124.03 % 120.30 %
Limit 117.87 % 118.76 % 118.76 % 119.85 % 120.21 % 121.51 % 123.03 % 119.30 %
Pass / Fail Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass
Interest Coverage (2)
Current 156.50 % 122.03 % 154.90 % 140.54 % 152.50 % 146.23 % 167.42 % 130.68 %
Limit 120.00 % 120.00 % 120.00 % 120.00 % 120.00 % 120.00 % 120.00 % 120.00 %
Pass / Fail Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass
(1) The overcollateralization ratio divides the total principal balance of all collateral in the CLO by the total principal balance of the bonds associated with the applicable ratio. To the extent an asset is considered a defaulted security, the asset’s principal balance for purposes of the overcollateralization test is the lesser of the asset’s market value or the principal balance of the defaulted asset multiplied by the asset’s recovery rate which is determined by the rating agencies. Rating downgrades of CLO collateral will generally not have a direct impact on the principal balance of a CLO asset for purposes of calculating the CLO overcollateralization test unless the rating downgrade is below a significantly low threshold (e.g. CCC-) as defined in each CLO vehicle.
(2) The interest coverage ratio divides interest income by interest expense for the classes senior to those retained by us.
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Our CLO overcollateralization ratios as of the determination dates subsequent to each quarter are as follows:
Determination (1) CLO 12 CLO 13 CLO 14 CLO 15 CLO 16 CLO 17 CLO 18 CLO 19
October 2022 118.87 % 119.76 % 119.76 % 120.85 % 121.21 % 122.51 % 124.03 % 120.30 %
July 2022 118.87 % 119.76 % 119.76 % 120.85 % 121.21 % 122.51 % 124.03 % 120.30 %
April 2022 118.87 % 119.76 % 119.76 % 120.85 % 121.21 % 122.51 % 124.03 % —
January 2022 118.87 % 119.76 % 119.76 % 120.85 % 121.21 % 122.51 % — —
October 2021 118.87 % 119.76 % 119.76 % 120.85 % 121.21 % — — —
(1) This table represents the quarterly trend of our overcollateralization ratio, however, the CLO determination dates are monthly and we were in compliance with this test for all periods presented.
The ratio will fluctuate based on the performance of the underlying assets, transfers of assets into the CLOs prior to the expiration of their respective replenishment dates, purchase or disposal of other investments, and loan payoffs. No payment due under the junior subordinated indentures may be paid if there is a default under any senior debt and the senior lender has sent notice to the trustee. The junior subordinated indentures are also cross-defaulted with each other.
Note 10 — Allowance for Loss-Sharing Obligations
Our allowance for loss-sharing obligations related to the Fannie Mae DUS program is as follows (in thousands):
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2022 2021 2022 2021
Beginning balance $ 53,053 $ 65,645 $ 56,064 $ 64,303
Provisions for loss sharing 2,346 (3,022) 2,593 (557)
Provisions reversal for loan repayments (1,934) (250) (4,792) (513)
Recoveries (charge-offs), net 46 455 (354) (405)
Ending balance $ 53,511 $ 62,828 $ 53,511 $ 62,828
When a loan is sold under the Fannie Mae DUS program, we undertake an obligation to partially guarantee the performance of the loan. A liability is recognized for the fair value of the guarantee obligation undertaken for the non-contingent aspect of the guarantee and is removed only upon either the expiration or settlement of the guarantee. At September 30, 2022 and 2021, guarantee obligations of $34.2 million and $34.4 million, respectively, were included in the allowance for loss-sharing obligations.
In addition to and separately from the fair value of the guarantee, we estimate our allowance for loss-sharing under CECL over the contractual period in which we are exposed to credit risk. The current expected loss related to loss-sharing was based on a collective pooling basis with similar risk characteristics, a reasonable and supportable forecast and a reversion period based on our average historical losses through the remaining contractual term of the portfolio.
When we settle a loss under the DUS loss-sharing model, the net loss is charged-off against the previously recorded loss-sharing obligation. The settled loss is often net of any previously advanced principal and interest payments in accordance with the DUS program, which are reflected as reductions to the proceeds needed to settle losses. At September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, we had outstanding advances of $0.4 million and less than $0.1 million, respectively, which were netted against the allowance for loss-sharing obligations.
At September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, our allowance for loss-sharing obligations, associated with expected losses under CECL, was $19.3 million and $21.7 million, respectively, and represented 0.11% of our Fannie Mae servicing portfolio for both periods. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, we recorded a $0.6 million increase and a $2.4 million decrease, respectively, in CECL reserves, which included a $1.2 million recovery for a loan that paid off during the second quarter of 2022.
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At September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the maximum quantifiable liability associated with our guarantees under the Fannie Mae DUS agreement was $3.42 billion and $3.60 billion, respectively. The maximum quantifiable liability is not representative of the actual loss we would incur. We would be liable for this amount only if all of the loans we service for Fannie Mae, for which we retain some risk of loss, were to default and all of the collateral underlying these loans was determined to be without value at the time of settlement.
Note 11 — Derivative Financial Instruments
We enter into derivative financial instruments to manage exposures that arise from business activities resulting in the receipt or payment of future known and uncertain cash amounts, the value of which are determined by interest rates and credit risk. We do not use these derivatives for speculative purposes, but are instead using them to manage our interest rate and credit risk exposure.
Agency Rate Lock and Forward Sale Commitments. We enter into contractual commitments to originate and sell mortgage loans at fixed prices with fixed expiration dates. The commitments become effective when the borrower “rate locks” a specified interest rate within time frames established by us. All potential borrowers are evaluated for creditworthiness prior to the extension of the commitment. Market risk arises if interest rates move adversely between the time of the rate lock by the borrower and the sale date of the loan to an investor. To mitigate the effect of the interest rate risk inherent in providing rate lock commitments to borrowers under the GSE programs, we enter into a forward sale commitment with the investor simultaneously with the rate lock commitment with the borrower. The forward sale contract locks in an interest rate and price for the sale of the loan. The terms of the contract with the investor and the rate lock with the borrower are matched in substantially all respects, with the objective of eliminating interest rate risk to the extent practical. Sale commitments with the investors have an expiration date that is longer than our related commitments to the borrower to allow, among other things, for closing of the loan and processing of paperwork to deliver the loan into the sale commitment.
These commitments meet the definition of a derivative and are recorded at fair value, including the effects of interest rate movements which are reflected as a component of gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net in the consolidated statements of income. The estimated fair value of rate lock commitments also includes the fair value of the expected net cash flows associated with the servicing of the loan which is recorded as income from MSRs in the consolidated statements of income. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, we recorded net losses of $22.9 million and $20.5 million, respectively, from changes in the fair value of these derivatives and $19.4 million and $52.3 million, respectively, of income from MSRs. During the three and nine months ended September 30,2021, we recorded net losses of $8.6 million and $7.5 million, respectively, from changes in the fair value of these derivatives and $32.5 million and $95.7 million, respectively, of income from MSRs. See Note 12 for details.
Interest Rate and Credit Default Swaps (“Swaps”). We enter into over-the-counter swaps to hedge our interest rate and credit risk exposure inherent in (1) our held-for-sale Agency Business Private Label loans from the time the loans are rate locked until sale or securitization, and (2) our Agency Business SFR – fixed rate loans from the time the loans are originated until the time they can be financed with match term fixed rate securitized debt. Our interest rate swaps typically have a three-month maturity and are tied to the five-year and ten-year swap rates. Our credit default swaps typically have a five-year maturity, are tied to the credit spreads of the underlying bond issuers and we typically hold our position until we price our Private Label loan securitizations. The Swaps do not meet the criteria for hedge accounting, are cleared by a central clearing house and variation margin payments, made in cash, are treated as a legal settlement of the derivative itself as opposed to a pledge of collateral.
During the three months ended September 30, 2022, we recorded realized and unrealized gains of $3.6 million and $3.4 million, respectively, and during the nine months ended September 30, 2022, we recorded realized and unrealized gains of $27.2 million and $3.4 million, respectively, to our Agency Business related to our Swaps. During the three months ended September 30, 2021, we recorded realized and unrealized gains of $5.4 million and $1.9 million, respectively, and during the nine months ended September 30, 2021, we recorded realized losses and unrealized gains of $1.1 million and $1.5 million, respectively, to our Agency Business related to our Swaps. The realized and unrealized gains and losses are recorded in (loss) gain on derivative instruments, net.
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A summary of our non-qualifying derivative financial instruments in our Agency Business is as follows ($ in thousands):
September 30, 2022
Fair Value
Notional Balance Sheet Derivative Derivative
Derivative Count Value Location Assets Liabilities
Rate lock commitments 5 $ 117,575 Other assets/other liabilities $ 1,554 $ (2,454)
Forward sale commitments 46 534,013 Other assets/other liabilities 2,652 (20,785)
Swaps 1,163 116,300 — —
$ 767,888 $ 4,206 $ (23,239)
December 31, 2021
Rate lock commitments 2 $ 11,250 Other assets/other liabilities $ 295 $ (33)
Forward sale commitments 55 571,220 Other assets/other liabilities 1,370 (1,449)
Swaps 3,882 388,200 — —
$ 970,670 $ 1,665 $ (1,482)
Note 12 — Fair Value
Fair value estimates are dependent upon subjective assumptions and involve significant uncertainties resulting in variability in estimates with changes in assumptions. The following table summarizes the principal amounts, carrying values and the estimated fair values of our financial instruments (in thousands):
September 30, 2022 December 31, 2021
Principal / Carrying Estimated Principal / Carrying Estimated
Notional Amount Value Fair Value Notional Amount Value Fair Value
Financial assets:
Loans and investments, net $ 14,989,643 $ 14,791,426 $ 14,993,875 $ 12,158,995 $ 11,981,048 $ 12,181,194
Loans held-for-sale, net 552,306 543,876 554,044 1,077,239 1,093,609 1,117,085
Capitalized mortgage servicing rights, net n/a 403,886 530,859 n/a 422,734 477,323
Securities held-to-maturity, net 236,712 157,818 150,027 210,728 140,484 149,911
Derivative financial instruments 187,082 4,206 4,206 280,654 1,665 1,665
Financial liabilities:
Credit and repurchase facilities $ 4,642,911 $ 4,633,132 $ 4,622,672 $ 4,493,699 $ 4,481,579 $ 4,484,107
Collateralized loan obligations 8,009,329 7,971,996 7,800,210 5,924,705 5,892,810 5,914,453
Senior unsecured notes 1,295,750 1,283,527 1,165,125 1,295,750 1,280,545 1,301,708
Convertible senior unsecured notes, net 353,608 346,040 327,244 264,000 259,385 294,690
Junior subordinated notes 154,336 142,933 103,402 154,336 142,382 101,698
Derivative financial instruments 464,506 23,239 23,239 301,816 1,482 1,482
Assets and liabilities disclosed at fair value are categorized based upon the level of judgment associated with the inputs used to measure their fair value. Determining which category an asset or liability falls within the hierarchy requires judgment and we evaluate our hierarchy disclosures each quarter. Hierarchical levels directly related to the amount of subjectivity associated with the inputs to fair valuation of these assets and liabilities are as follows:
Level 1—Inputs are unadjusted and quoted prices exist in active markets for identical assets or liabilities, such as government, agency and equity securities.
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Level 2—Inputs (other than quoted prices included in Level 1) are observable for the asset or liability through correlation with market data. Level 2 inputs may include quoted market prices for a similar asset or liability, interest rates and credit risk. Examples include non-government securities, certain mortgage and asset-backed securities, certain corporate debt and certain derivative instruments.
Level 3—Inputs reflect our best estimate of what market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability and are based on significant unobservable inputs that require a considerable amount of judgment and assumptions. Examples include certain mortgage and asset-backed securities, certain corporate debt and certain derivative instruments.
The following is a description of the valuation techniques used to measure fair value and the general classification of these instruments pursuant to the fair value hierarchy.
Loans and investments, net. Fair values of loans and investments that are not impaired are estimated using inputs based on direct capitalization rate and discounted cash flow methodologies using discount rates, which, in our opinion, best reflect current market interest rates that would be offered for loans with similar characteristics and credit quality (Level 3). Fair values of impaired loans and investments are estimated using inputs that require significant judgments, which include assumptions regarding discount rates, capitalization rates, creditworthiness of major tenants, occupancy rates, availability of financing, exit plans and other factors (Level 3).
Loans held-for-sale, net. Consists of originated loans that are generally expected to be transferred or sold within 60 days to 180 days of loan funding, and are valued using pricing models that incorporate observable inputs from current market assumptions or a hypothetical securitization model utilizing observable market data from recent securitization spreads and observable pricing of loans with similar characteristics (Level 2). Fair value includes the fair value allocated to the associated future MSRs and is calculated pursuant to the valuation techniques described below for capitalized mortgage servicing rights, net (Level 3).
Capitalized mortgage servicing rights, net. Fair values are estimated using inputs based on discounted future net cash flow methodology (Level 3). The fair value of MSRs carried at amortized cost are estimated using a process that involves the use of independent third-party valuation experts, supported by commercially available discounted cash flow models and analysis of current market data. The key inputs used in estimating fair value include the contractually specified servicing fees, prepayment speed of the underlying loans, discount rate, annual per loan cost to service loans, delinquency rates, late charges and other economic factors.
Securities held-to-maturity, net. Fair values are approximated using inputs based on current market quotes received from financial sources that trade such securities and are based on prevailing market data and, in some cases, are derived from third-party proprietary models based on well recognized financial principles and reasonable estimates about relevant future market conditions (Level 3).
Derivative financial instruments. Fair values of rate lock and forward sale commitments are estimated using valuation techniques, which include internally-developed models developed based on changes in the U.S. Treasury rate and other observable market data (Level 2). The fair value of rate lock commitments includes the fair value of the expected net cash flows associated with the servicing of the loans, see capitalized mortgage servicing rights, net above for details on the applicable valuation technique (Level 3). We also consider the impact of counterparty non-performance risk when measuring the fair value of these derivatives. Given the credit quality of our counterparties, the short duration of interest rate lock commitments and forward sale contracts, and our historical experience, the risk of nonperformance by our counterparties is not significant.
Credit and repurchase facilities. Fair values for credit and repurchase facilities of the Structured Business are estimated using discounted cash flow methodology, using discount rates, which, in our opinion, best reflect current market interest rates for financing with similar characteristics and credit quality (Level 3). The majority of our credit and repurchase facilities for the Agency Business bear interest at rates that are similar to those available in the market currently and fair values are estimated using Level 2 inputs. For these facilities, the fair values approximate their carrying values.
Collateralized loan obligations and junior subordinated notes. Fair values are estimated based on broker quotations, representing the discounted expected future cash flows at a yield that reflects current market interest rates and credit spreads (Level 3).
Senior unsecured notes. Fair values are estimated at current market quotes received from active markets when available (Level 1). If quotes from active markets are unavailable, then the fair values are estimated utilizing current market quotes received from inactive markets (Level 2).
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Convertible senior unsecured notes, net. Fair values are estimated using current market quotes received from inactive markets (Level 2).
We measure certain financial assets and financial liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis. The fair values of these financial assets and liabilities are determined using the following input levels at September 30, 2022 (in thousands):
Fair Value Measurements Using Fair
Carrying Value Hierarchy
Value Fair Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Financial assets:
Derivative financial instruments $ 4,206 $ 4,206 $ — $ 2,652 $ 1,554
Financial liabilities:
Derivative financial instruments $ 23,239 $ 23,239 $ — $ 23,239 $ —
We measure certain financial and non-financial assets at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. The fair values of these financial and non-financial assets, if applicable, are determined using the following input levels at September 30, 2022 (in thousands):
Fair Value Measurements Using Fair
Net Carrying Value Hierarchy
Value Fair Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Financial assets:
Impaired loans, net
Loans held-for-investment (1) $ 61,745 $ 61,745 $ — $ — $ 61,745
Loans held-for-sale (2) 123,705 123,705 — 123,705 —
$ 185,450 $ 185,450 $ — $ 123,705 $ 61,745
(1) We had an allowance for credit losses of $ 85.4 million relating to seven impaired loans with an aggregate carrying value, before loan loss reserves, of $ 147.1 million at September 30, 2022.
(2) We recorded an impairment loss of $ 12.2 million related to 12 loans held-for-sale with an aggregate carrying value, before unrealized impairment losses, of $ 135.9 million.
Loan impairment assessments. Loans held-for-investment are intended to be held to maturity and, accordingly, are carried at cost, net of unamortized loan origination costs and fees, loan purchase discounts, and net of the allowance for credit losses, when such loan or investment is deemed to be impaired. We consider a loan impaired when, based upon current information, it is probable that all amounts due for both principal and interest will not be collected according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. We evaluate our loans to determine if the value of the underlying collateral securing the impaired loan is less than the net carrying value of the loan, which may result in an allowance, and corresponding charge to the provision for credit losses, or an impairment loss. These valuations require significant judgments, which include assumptions regarding capitalization and discount rates, revenue growth rates, creditworthiness of major tenants, occupancy rates, availability of financing, exit plan and other factors.
Loans held-for-sale are generally transferred and sold within 60 -180 days of loan origination and are reported at lower of cost or market. We consider a loan classified as held-for-sale impaired if, based on current information, it is probable that we will sell the loan below par, or not be able to collect all principal and interest in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan agreement. These loans are valued using pricing models that incorporate observable inputs from current market assumptions or a hypothetical securitization model utilizing observable market data from recent securitization spreads and observable pricing of loans with similar characteristics.
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The table above and below includes all impaired loans, regardless of the period in which the impairment was recognized.
Quantitative information about Level 3 fair value measurements at September 30, 2022 is as follows ($ in thousands):
Fair Value Valuation Techniques Significant Unobservable Inputs
Financial assets:
Impaired loans:
Land $ 50,000 Discounted cash flows Discount rate 21.50 %
Revenue growth rate 3.00 %
Discount rate 11.25 %
Retail 11,745 Discounted cash flows Capitalization rate 9.25 %
Revenue growth rate 3.00 %
Derivative financial instruments:
Rate lock commitments 1,554 Discounted cash flows W/A discount rate 13.24 %
The derivative financial instruments using Level 3 inputs are outstanding for short periods of time (generally less than 60 days). A roll-forward of Level 3 derivative instruments is as follows (in thousands):
Fair Value Measurements Using Fair Value Measurements Using
Significant Unobservable Inputs Significant Unobservable Inputs
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2022 2021 2022 2021
Derivative assets and liabilities, net
Beginning balance $ 1,035 $ 124 $ 295 $ 1,967
Settlements (16,554) (23,412) (47,491) (81,486)
Realized gains recorded in earnings 15,519 23,288 47,196 79,519
Unrealized gains recorded in earnings 1,554 707 1,554 707
Ending balance $ 1,554 $ 707 $ 1,554 $ 707
The components of fair value and other relevant information associated with our rate lock commitments, forward sales commitments and the estimated fair value of cash flows from servicing on loans held-for-sale are as follows (in thousands):
Unrealized
Notional/ Fair Value of Interest Rate Impairemnt Total Fair Value
September 30, 2022 Principal Amount Servicing Rights Movement Effect Loss Adjustment
Rate lock commitments $ 117,575 $ 1,554 $ (2,434) $ — $ (880)
Forward sale commitments 534,013 — 2,434 — 2,434
Loans held-for-sale, net (1) 552,306 7,411 — (12,163) (4,752)
Total $ 8,965 $ — $ (12,163) $ (3,198)
(1) Loans held-for-sale, net are recorded at the lower of cost or market on an aggregate basis and includes fair value adjustments related to estimated cash flows from MSRs.
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We measure certain assets and liabilities for which fair value is only disclosed. The fair value of these assets and liabilities are determined using the following input levels at September 30, 2022 (in thousands):
Fair Value Measurements Using Fair Value Hierarchy
Carrying Value Fair Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Financial assets:
Loans and investments, net $ 14,791,426 $ 14,993,875 $ — $ — $ 14,993,875
Loans held-for-sale, net 543,876 554,044 — 546,633 7,411
Capitalized mortgage servicing rights, net 403,886 530,859 — — 530,859
Securities held-to-maturity, net 157,818 150,027 — — 150,027
Financial liabilities:
Credit and repurchase facilities $ 4,633,132 $ 4,622,672 $ — $ 511,513 $ 4,111,159
Collateralized loan obligations 7,971,996 7,800,210 — — 7,800,210
Senior unsecured notes 1,283,527 1,165,125 1,165,125 — —
Convertible senior unsecured notes, net 346,040 327,244 — 327,244 —
Junior subordinated notes 142,933 103,402 — — 103,402
Note 13 — Commitments and Contingencies
Impact of COVID-19. The magnitude and duration of COVID-19 and its impact on our business and on our borrowers is uncertain and will mostly depend on future events, which cannot be predicted. As this pandemic continues and if economic conditions deteriorate, it may have long-term impacts on our financial position, results of operations and cash flows. See Note 2 and Item 1A. Risk Factors of our 2021 Annual Report for further discussion of COVID-19.
Agency Business Commitments. Our Agency Business is subject to supervision by certain regulatory agencies. Among other things, these agencies require us to meet certain minimum net worth, operational liquidity and restricted liquidity collateral requirements, and compliance with reporting requirements. Our adjusted net worth and liquidity required by the agencies for all periods presented exceeded these requirements.
At September 30, 2022, we were required to maintain at least $18.1 million of liquid assets in one of our subsidiaries to meet our operational liquidity requirements for Fannie Mae and we had operational liquidity in excess of this requirement.
We are generally required to share the risk of any losses associated with loans sold under the Fannie Mae DUS program and are required to secure this obligation by assigning restricted cash balances and/or a letter of credit to Fannie Mae. The amount of collateral required by Fannie Mae is a formulaic calculation at the loan level by a Fannie Mae assigned tier, which considers the loan balance, risk level of the loan, age of the loan and level of risk-sharing. Fannie Mae requires restricted liquidity for Tier 2 loans of 75 basis points, 15 basis points for Tier 3 loans and 5 basis points for Tier 4 loans, which is funded over a 48-month period that begins upon delivery of the loan to Fannie Mae. A significant portion of our Fannie Mae DUS serviced loans for which we have risk sharing are Tier 2 loans. At September 30, 2022, we met the restricted liquidity requirement with a $45.0 million letter of credit and $18.9 million of cash collateral.
At September 30, 2022, reserve requirements for the Fannie Mae DUS loan portfolio will require us to fund $37.6 million in additional restricted liquidity over the next 48 months, assuming no further principal paydowns, prepayments, or defaults within our at-risk portfolio. Fannie Mae periodically reassesses these collateral requirements and may make changes to these requirements in the future. We generate sufficient cash flow from our operations to meet these capital standards and do not expect any changes to have a material impact on our future operations; however, future changes to collateral requirements may adversely impact our available cash.
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We are subject to various capital requirements in connection with seller/servicer agreements that we have entered into with secondary market investors. Failure to maintain minimum capital requirements could result in our inability to originate and service loans for the respective investor and, therefore, could have a direct material effect on our consolidated financial statements. At September 30, 2022, we met all of Fannie Mae’s quarterly capital requirements and our Fannie Mae adjusted net worth was in excess of the required net worth. We are not subject to capital requirements on a quarterly basis for Ginnie Mae and FHA, as requirements for these investors are only required on an annual basis.
As an approved designated seller/servicer under Freddie Mac’s SBL program, we are required to post collateral to ensure that we are able to meet certain purchase and loss obligations required by this program. Under the SBL program, we are required to post collateral equal to $5.0 million, which is satisfied with a $5.0 million letter of credit.
We enter into contractual commitments with borrowers providing rate lock commitments while simultaneously entering into forward sale commitments with investors. These commitments are outstanding for short periods of time (generally less than 60 days) and are described in more detail in Note 11 and Note 12.
Debt Obligations and Operating Leases. At September 30, 2022, the maturities of our debt obligations and the minimum annual operating lease payments under leases with a term in excess of one year are as follows (in thousands):
Minimum Annual
Debt Operating Lease
Year Obligations Payments Total
2022 (three months ending December 31, 2022) $ 1,267,183 $ 2,044 $ 1,269,227
2023 2,152,200 8,914 2,161,114
2024 3,463,405 8,876 3,472,281
2025 2,098,991 9,003 2,107,994
2026 4,481,821 9,038 4,490,859
2027 633,633 7,597 641,230
Thereafter 358,701 27,706 386,407
Total $ 14,455,934 $ 73,178 $ 14,529,112
During both the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, we recorded lease expense of $2.4 million, and during the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, we recorded lease expense of $7.2 million and $7.0 million, respectively.
Unfunded Commitments. In accordance with certain structured loans and investments, we have outstanding unfunded commitments of $1.25 billion at September 30, 2022 that we are obligated to fund as borrowers meet certain requirements. Specific requirements include, but are not limited to, property renovations, building construction and conversions based on criteria met by the borrower in accordance with the loan agreements.
Litigation. We are currently neither subject to any material litigation nor, to the best of our knowledge, threatened by any material litigation other than the following:
In June 2011, three related lawsuits were filed by the Extended Stay Litigation Trust (the “Trust”), a post-bankruptcy litigation trust alleged to have standing to pursue claims that previously had been held by Extended Stay, Inc. and the Homestead Village L.L.C. family of companies (together “ESI”) (formerly Chapter 11 debtors, together the “Debtors”) that have emerged from bankruptcy. Two of the lawsuits were filed in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York, and the third in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, New York County. There were 73 defendants in the three lawsuits, including 55 corporate and partnership entities and 18 individuals. A subsidiary of ours and certain other entities that are affiliates of ours are included as defendants. The New York State Court action was removed to the Bankruptcy Court. Currently, there is just a single case in Bankruptcy Court.
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The lawsuits all alleged, as a factual basis and background, certain facts surrounding the June 2007 leveraged buyout of ESI from affiliates of Blackstone Capital. Our subsidiary, Arbor ESH II, LLC, had a $115.0 million investment in the Series A1 Preferred Units of a holding company of Extended Stay, Inc. The New York State Court action and one of the two federal court actions named as defendants Arbor ESH II, LLC, Arbor Commercial Mortgage, LLC (“ACM”), and ABT-ESI LLC, an entity in which we have a membership interest, among the broad group of defendants. These two actions were commenced by substantially identical complaints. The defendants are alleged, among other things, to have breached fiduciary and contractual duties by causing or allowing the Debtors to pay illegal dividends or other improper distributions of value at a time when the Debtors were insolvent. The Trust also alleges that the defendants aided and abetted, induced, or participated in breaches of fiduciary duty, waste, and unjust enrichment (“Fiduciary Duty Claims”) and name a director of ours, and a former general counsel of ACM, each of whom had served on the Board of Directors of ESI for a period of time. We are defending these two defendants and paying the costs of such defense. On the basis of the foregoing allegations, the Trust has asserted claims under a number of common law theories, seeking the return of assets transferred by the Debtors prior to the Debtors’ bankruptcy filing.
In the third action, filed in Bankruptcy Court, the same plaintiff, the Trust, named ACM and ABT-ESI LLC, together with a number of other defendants, and asserts claims, including constructive and fraudulent conveyance claims, under state and federal statutes, as well as a claim under the Federal Debt Collection Procedure Act.
In June 2013, the Trust filed a motion to amend the lawsuits, to, among other things, (1) consolidate the lawsuits into one lawsuit, (2) remove 47 defendants from the lawsuits, none of whom are related to us, so that there are 26 remaining defendants, including 16 corporate and partnership entities and 10 individuals, and (3) reduce the counts within the lawsuits from over 100 down to 17.
The remaining counts in the Trust’s amended complaint against our affiliates are principally state law claims for breach of fiduciary duties, waste, unlawful dividends and unjust enrichment, and claims under the Bankruptcy Code for avoidance and recovery actions, among others. The Bankruptcy Court granted the motion to amend and the amended complaint has been filed. The amended complaint seeks approximately $139.0 million in the aggregate, plus interest from the date of the alleged unlawful transfers, from director designees, portions of which are also sought from our affiliates as well as from unaffiliated defendants.
We moved to dismiss the referenced remaining actions in December 2013.
After supplemental briefing and multiple adjourned conferences, in August 2020, the Court issued a decision granting our motion to dismiss in part, dismissing 9 of the 17 counts. The Court permitted claims against director designees to proceed on theories of authorization of illegal dividends and breach of fiduciary duty. The Court permitted claims against the defendant entities, including our affiliated entities, to proceed on theories of constructive fraudulent transfer and fraudulent transfer under state and federal law. Moreover, the Court affirmatively dismissed four counts against the defendant entities to the extent they are based on distributions from certain so-called LIBOR Floor Certificates. According to the amended complaint, the total LIBOR Floor Certificate transfers were $74.0 million in value. As a result, with what remains of the amended complaint, total possible liability against the affiliated entities has correspondingly fallen, whereas total possible liability against the director designees remains at approximately $139.0 million.
The parties have stipulated to a schedule for discovery and we intend to vigorously defend against the remaining claims. We have not made a loss accrual for this litigation because we believe that it is not probable that a loss has been incurred and an amount cannot be reasonably estimated.
Due to Borrowers. Due to borrowers represents borrowers’ funds held by us to fund certain expenditures or to be released at our discretion upon the occurrence of certain pre-specified events, and to serve as additional collateral for borrowers’ loans. While retained, these balances earn interest in accordance with the specific loan terms they are associated with.
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Note 14 — Variable Interest Entities
Our involvement with VIEs primarily affects our financial performance and cash flows through amounts recorded in interest income, interest expense, provision for loan losses and through activity associated with our derivative instruments.
Consolidated VIEs. We have determined that our operating partnership, ARLP, and our CLO entities, which we consolidate, are VIEs. ARLP is already consolidated in our financial statements, therefore, the identification of this entity as a VIE had no impact on our consolidated financial statements.
Our CLO consolidated entities invest in real estate and real estate-related securities and are financed by the issuance of debt securities. We, or one of our affiliates, are named collateral manager, servicer, and special servicer for all collateral assets held in CLOs, which we believe gives us the power to direct the most significant economic activities of those entities. We also have exposure to losses to the extent of our equity interests and also have rights to waterfall payments in excess of required payments to bond investors. As a result of consolidation, equity interests have been eliminated, and the consolidated balance sheets reflect both the assets held and debt issued to third parties by the CLOs, prior to the unwind. Our operating results and cash flows include the gross asset and liability amounts related to the CLOs as opposed to our net economic interests in those entities.
The assets and liabilities related to these consolidated CLOs are as follows (in thousands):
September 30, 2022 December 31, 2021
Assets:
Restricted cash $ 901,910 $ 466,523
Loans and investments, net 8,789,844 6,616,809
Other assets 62,779 61,474
Total assets $ 9,754,533 $ 7,144,806
Liabilities:
Collateralized loan obligations $ 7,971,996 $ 5,892,810
Other liabilities 17,267 9,813
Total liabilities $ 7,989,263 $ 5,902,623
Assets held by the CLOs are restricted and can only be used to settle obligations of the CLOs. The liabilities of the CLOs are non-recourse to us and can only be satisfied from each respective asset pool. See Note 9 for details. We are not obligated to provide, have not provided, and do not intend to provide financial support to any of the consolidated CLOs.
Unconsolidated VIEs . We determined that we are not the primary beneficiary of 30 VIEs in which we have a variable interest at September 30, 2022 because we do not have the ability to direct the activities of the VIEs that most significantly impact each entity’s economic performance.
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A summary of our variable interests in identified VIEs, of which we are not the primary beneficiary, at September 30, 2022 is as follows (in thousands):
Type Carrying Amount (1)
Loans $ 480,240
APL certificates 125,094
B Piece bonds 34,814
Equity investments 23,203
Agency interest only strips 288
Total $ 663,639
(1) Represents the carrying amount of loans and investments before reserves. At September 30, 2022, $ 127.9 million of loans to VIEs had corresponding specific loan loss reserves of $ 77.9 million. The maximum loss exposure at September 30, 2022 would not exceed the carrying amount of our investment.
These unconsolidated VIEs have exposure to real estate debt of approximately $4.33 billion at September 30, 2022.
Note 15 — Equity
Preferred Stock. In the first quarter of 2022, we completed a public offering of an additional 3,292,000 shares of 6.25% Series F fixed-to-floating rate cumulative redeemable preferred stock generating net proceeds of $77.1 million after deducting the underwriting discount and other offering expenses. The additional shares issued have the same terms as the original issuance completed in October 2021.
Common Stock. During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, we sold 12,150,788 shares of our common stock for net proceeds of $ 188.9 million through an “At-The-Market” equity offering sales agreement.
In the first quarter of 2022, we completed a public offering of 7,475,000 shares of our common stock (including the full exercise of the overallotment) for $16.57 per share and received net proceeds of $123.7 million after deducting the underwriter’s discount and other offering expenses.
The proceeds from the offerings above were used to make investments related to our business and for general corporate purposes.
Noncontrolling Interest. Noncontrolling interest relates to the operating partnership units (“OP Units”) issued to satisfy a portion of the purchase price in connection with the acquisition of the agency platform of ACM in 2016 (the “Acquisition”). Each of these OP Units are paired with one share of our special voting preferred shares having a par value of $0.01 per share and is entitled to one vote each on any matter submitted for stockholder approval. The OP Units are entitled to receive distributions if and when our Board of Directors authorizes and declares common stock distributions. The OP Units are also redeemable for cash, or at our option, for shares of our common stock on a one-for-one basis. At September 30, 2022, there were 16,293,589 OP Units outstanding, which represented 8.7% of the voting power of our outstanding stock.
Distributions. Dividends declared (on a per share basis) during the nine months ended September 30, 2022 are as follows:
Common Stock Preferred Stock
Dividend
Declaration Date Dividend Declaration Date Series D Series E Series F
February 16, 2022 $ 0.37 January 3, 2022 $ 0.3984375 $ 0.390625 $ 0.46875
May 4, 2022 $ 0.38 April 1, 2022 $ 0.3984375 $ 0.390625 $ 0.390625
July 27, 2022 $ 0.39 July 1, 2022 $ 0.3984375 $ 0.390625 $ 0.390625
Common Stock – On November 2, 2022, the Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.40 per share of common stock. The dividend is payable on November 30, 2022 to common stockholders of record as of the close of business on November 18, 2022.
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Preferred Stock – On September 30, 2022, the Board of Directors declared cash dividends of $0.3984375 per share of Series D preferred stock and $0.390625 per share of both Series E and Series F preferred stock. These amounts reflect dividends from July 30, 2022 through October 29, 2022 and are payable on October 31, 2022 to preferred stockholders of record on October 15, 2022.
Deferred Compensation. During 2022, we issued 652,596 shares of restricted common stock to our employees and Board of Directors under the 2020 Amended Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan (the “2020 Plan”) with a total grant date fair value of $11.1 million, of which: (1) 232,899 shares with a grant date fair value of $4.0 million were fully vested on the grant date; (2) 217,840 shares with a grant date fair value of $3.7 million will vest in 2023; (3) 181,968 shares with a grant date fair value of $3.1 million will vest in 2024; (4) 9,951 shares with a grant date fair value of $0.2 million will vest in 2025; and (5) 9,938 shares with a grant date fair value of $0.2 million will vest in 2026. We also issued 25,012 fully vested restricted stock units (“RSUs”) with a grant date fair value of $0.4 million to certain members of our Board of Directors and 189,873 RSUs with a grant date fair value of $3.3 million that vest in full in the first quarter of 2025 to our chief executive officer. The individuals decided to defer the receipt of the common stock, to which the RSUs are converted into, to a future date.
During the first and third quarters of 2022, 381,503 shares of performance-based restricted stock units and 246,508 shares of restricted common stock, respectively, previously granted to our chief executive officer, fully vested and were net settled for 186,772 and 120,665 common shares, respectively.
During 2022, we withheld 162,785 shares from the net settlement of restricted common stock by employees for payment of withholding taxes on shares that vested.
Earnings Per Share (“EPS”). Basic EPS is calculated by dividing net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during each period inclusive of unvested restricted stock with full dividend participation rights. Diluted EPS is calculated by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding, plus the additional dilutive effect of common stock equivalents during each period. Our common stock equivalents include the weighted average dilutive effect of restricted stock units granted to our chief executive officer, OP Units and convertible senior unsecured notes.
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A reconciliation of the numerator and denominator of our basic and diluted EPS computations ($ in thousands, except share and per share data) is as follows:
Three Months Ended September 30,
2022 2021
Basic Diluted Basic Diluted
Net income attributable to common stockholders (1) $ 62,710 $ 62,710 $ 72,804 $ 72,804
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest (2) — 6,002 — 8,347
Interest expense on convertible notes (3) — 5,797 — —
Net income attributable to common stockholders and noncontrolling interest $ 62,710 $ 74,509 $ 72,804 $ 81,151
Weighted average shares outstanding 170,227,553 170,227,553 142,624,300 142,624,300
Dilutive effect of OP Units (2) — 16,293,589 — 16,351,643
Dilutive effect of restricted stock units (4) — 528,475 — 940,045
Dilutive effect of convertible notes (3) — 18,815,399 — 354,917
Weighted average shares outstanding 170,227,553 205,865,016 142,624,300 160,270,905
Net income per common share (1) $ 0.37 $ 0.36 $ 0.51 $ 0.51
Nine Months Ended September 30,
2022 2021
Net income attributable to common stockholders (1) $ 196,678 $ 196,678 $ 211,409 $ 211,409
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest (2) — 19,811 — 26,806
Interest expense on convertible notes (3) — 13,786 — —
Net income attributable to common stockholders and noncontrolling interest $ 196,678 $ 230,275 $ 211,409 $ 238,215
Weighted average shares outstanding 162,292,235 162,292,235 134,437,663 134,437,663
Dilutive effect of OP Units (2) — 16,308,361 — 16,985,073
Dilutive effect of restricted stock units (4) — 558,216 — 927,542
Dilutive effect of convertible notes (3) — 16,370,528 — 341,183
Weighted average shares outstanding 162,292,235 195,529,340 134,437,663 152,691,461
Net income per common share (1) $ 1.21 $ 1.18 $ 1.57 $ 1.56
(1) Net of preferred stock dividends.
(2) We consider OP Units to be common stock equivalents as the holders have voting rights, the right to distributions and the right to redeem the OP Units for the cash value of a corresponding number of shares of common stock or a corresponding number of shares of common stock, at our election.
(3) Beginning January 1, 2022, the effective date we adopted ASU 2020-06, we started utilizing the if-converted method of calculating EPS to reflect the impact of our convertible senior notes. For 2021, the convertible senior unsecured notes impacted diluted EPS if the average price of our common stock exceeded the conversion price, as calculated in accordance with the terms of the indenture. See Note 2 for details.
(4) Our chief executive officer was granted restricted stock units during 2019 and 2020, which vest at the end of a four-year performance period based upon our achievement of total stockholder return objectives.
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Note 16 — Income Taxes
As a REIT, we are generally not subject to U.S. federal income tax to the extent of our distributions to stockholders and as long as certain asset, income, distribution, ownership and administrative tests are met. To maintain our qualification as a REIT, we must annually distribute at least 90% of our REIT-taxable income to our stockholders and meet certain other requirements. We may also be subject to certain state, local and franchise taxes. Under certain circumstances, federal income and excise taxes may be due on our undistributed taxable income. If we were to fail to meet these requirements, we would be subject to U.S. federal income tax, which could have a material adverse impact on our results of operations and amounts available for distributions to our stockholders. We believe that all of the criteria to maintain our REIT qualification have been met for the applicable periods, but there can be no assurance that these criteria will continue to be met in subsequent periods.
The Agency Business is operated through our TRS Consolidated Group and is subject to U.S. federal, state and local income taxes. In general, our TRS entities may hold assets that the REIT cannot hold directly and may engage in real estate or non-real estate-related business.
In the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, we recorded a tax benefit of $0.4 million and a provision of $13.2 million, respectively. In the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, we recorded a tax provision of $9.9 million and $33.4 million, respectively. The tax provision recorded in the three months ended September 30, 2022 consisted of a deferred tax benefit of $5.4 million and a current tax provision of $5.0 million. The tax provision recorded in the nine months ended September 30, 2022 consisted of a current tax provision of $21.0 million and a deferred tax benefit of $7.8 million. The tax provision recorded in the three months ended September 30, 2021 consisted of current and deferred tax provisions of $3.6 million and $6.3 million, respectively. The tax provision recorded in the nine months ended September 30, 2021 consisted of current and deferred tax provisions of $22.7 million and $10.7 million, respectively. Current and deferred taxes are primarily recorded on the portion of earnings (losses) recognized by us with respect to our interest in the TRS’s. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are calculated based on temporary differences between our U.S. GAAP consolidated financial statements and the federal, state, local tax basis of assets and liabilities as of the consolidated balance sheets.
Note 17 — Agreements and Transactions with Related Parties
Support Agreement and Employee Secondment Agreement. We have a support agreement and a secondment agreement with ACM and certain of its affiliates and certain affiliates of a relative of our chief executive officer (“Service Recipients”) where we provide support services and seconded employees to the Service Recipients. The Service Recipients reimburse us for the costs of performing such services and the cost of the seconded employees. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, we incurred $0.9 million and $2.5 million, respectively, and, during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, we incurred $0.8 million and $2.4 million, respectively, of costs for services provided and employees seconded to the Service Recipients, all of which were reimbursed to us and included in due from related party on the consolidated balance sheets.
Other Related Party Transactions. Due from related party was $24.7 million and $84.3 million at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively, which consisted primarily of amounts due from our affiliated servicing operations related to real estate transactions closing at the end of the quarter and amounts due from ACM for costs incurred in connection with the support and secondment agreements described above.
Due to related party was $5.6 million and $26.6 million at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively, and consisted of loan payoffs, holdbacks and escrows to be remitted to our affiliated servicing operations related to real estate transactions.
In July 2022, we purchased a $46.2 million bridge loan originated by ACM at par (none of which was funded at September 30, 2022) for an SFR build-to-rent construction project. A consortium of investors (which includes, among other unaffiliated investors, certain of our officers with a minority ownership interest) owns 70% of the borrowing entity and an entity indirectly owned and controlled by an immediate family member of our chief executive officer owns 10% of the borrowing entity. The loan has an interest rate of SOFR plus 5.50% and is scheduled to mature in March 2025.
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In April 2022, we committed to fund a $67.1 million bridge loan (none of which was funded at September 30, 2022) in an SFR build-to-rent construction project. An entity owned by an immediate family member of our chief executive officer also made an equity investment in the project and owns a 2.25% equity interest in the borrowing entity. The bridge loan has an interest rate of SOFR plus 4.625% with a SOFR floor of 0.25% and matures in May 2025. Interest income recorded from this loan was $0.1 million for both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022.
In February 2022, we committed to fund a $39.4 million bridge loan (none of which was funded at September 30, 2022) in an SFR build-to-rent construction project. An entity owned by an immediate family member of our chief executive officer also made an equity investment in the project and owns a 2.25% equity interest in the borrowing entity. The bridge loan has an interest rate of LIBOR plus 4.00% with a LIBOR floor of 0.25% and matures in March 2025. Interest income recorded from this loan was less than $0.1 million and $0.1 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, respectively.
In December 2021, we invested $4.2 million for 49.3% interest in a limited liability company (“LLC”) which purchased a retail property for $32.5 million and assumed an existing $26.0 million CMBS loan. A portion of the property can potentially be converted to office space, of which we obtain the right to occupy, in part. An entity owned by an immediate family member of our chief executive officer also made an investment in the LLC for a 10.0% ownership, is the managing member and holds the right to purchase our interest in the LLC.
In October 2021, we entered into a $40.0 million promissory note with ACM to fund a portion of a $67.0 million bridge loan we originated to a third-party to purchase a multifamily property. The promissory note has an interest rate of LIBOR plus 3.0% and was scheduled to mature in April 2022. In December 2021, the borrower repaid the bridge loan in full and we repaid the promissory note. In December 2021, the promissory note was amended to include the funding of an additional asset, which matured in May 2022 without any additional funding.
In March 2021, we originated a $63.4 million bridge loan to a third-party to purchase a multifamily property from a multifamily-focused commercial real estate investment fund sponsored and managed by our chief executive officer and one of his immediate family members, which fund has no continued involvement with the property following the purchase. The loan has an interest rate of LIBOR plus 3.75% with a LIBOR floor of 0.25% and matures in March 2024. Interest income recorded from this loan was $1.0 million and $2.5 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, respectively, and $0.7 million and $1.4 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, respectively.
In 2020, we committed to fund a $32.5 million bridge loan, which was upsized to $41.5 million in September 2022, ($10.0 million was funded at September 30, 2022) and made a $3.5 million preferred equity investment in an SFR build-to-rent construction project. An entity owned by an immediate family member of our chief executive officer also made an equity investment in the project and owns a 21.8% equity interest in the borrowing entity. The bridge loan has an interest rate of LIBOR plus 5.5% with a LIBOR floor of 0.75%, the preferred equity investment has a 12.0% fixed rate, and both loans mature in October 2023. Interest income recorded from these loans was $0.3 million and $0.8 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, respectively, and $0.1 million and $0.4 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, respectively.
In 2020, we committed to fund a $30.5 million bridge loan, which was upsized to $38.8 million in September 2022, and we made a $4.6 million preferred equity investment in a SFR build-to-rent construction project. ACM and an entity owned by an immediate family member of our chief executive officer also made equity investments in the project and own an 18.9% equity interest in the borrowing entity. The bridge loan ($13.6 million was funded at September 30, 2022) has an interest rate of LIBOR plus 5.5% with a LIBOR floor of 0.75% and matures in May 2023 and the preferred equity investment has a 12.0% fixed rate and matures in April 2023. Interest income recorded from these loans was $0.5 million and $1.0 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, respectively, and $0.1 million and $0.4 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, respectively.
In 2020, we originated a $14.8 million Private Label loan and a $3.4 million mezzanine loan on two multifamily properties owned in part by a consortium of investors (which includes, among other unaffiliated investors, certain of our officers and our chief executive officer) which owns a 50% interest in the borrowing entity. The Private Label loan bears interest at a 3.1% fixed rate and the mezzanine loan bears interest at a 9.0% fixed rate and both loans mature in April 2030. In 2020, we sold the Private Label loan to an unconsolidated affiliate of ours. Interest income recorded from the mezzanine loan was $0.1 million for both the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 and $0.2 million for both the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021.
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We have a $35.0 million bridge loan and a $9.0 million preferred equity interest on an office building. The property is controlled by a third party. The day-to-day operations are currently being managed by an immediate family member, or one of his affiliated entities, of our chief executive officer. In September 2021, we entered into a forbearance agreement with the borrower on the outstanding bridge loan to defer all interest owed until maturity or early payoff. Interest income recorded from these loans was $0.3 million and $1.0 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, respectively.
In certain instances, our business requires our executives to charter privately owned aircraft in furtherance of our business. We have an aircraft time-sharing agreement with an entity controlled by our chief executive officer that owns private aircraft. Pursuant to the agreement, we reimburse the aircraft owner for the required costs under Federal Aviation Administration regulations for the flights our executives’ charter. During the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, we reimbursed the aircraft owner $1.0 million and $0.1 million, respectively, for the flights chartered by our executives pursuant the agreement.
In 2019, we, along with ACM, certain executives of ours and a consortium of independent outside investors, formed AMAC III, a multifamily-focused commercial real estate investment fund sponsored and managed by our chief executive officer and one of his immediate family members. We committed to a $30.0 million investment ($25.2 million was funded at September 30, 2022) for an 18% interest in AMAC III. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, we recorded a loss associated with this investment of $0.7 million and $1.8 million, respectively. In 2019, AMAC III originated a $7.0 million mezzanine loan to a borrower with which we have an outstanding $34.0 million bridge loan. In 2020, for full satisfaction of the mezzanine loan, AMAC III became the owner of the property. Also in 2020, the $34.0 million bridge loan was refinanced with a $35.4 million bridge loan, which bears interest at a rate of LIBOR plus 3.5% and was scheduled to mature in August 2022, which was extended to August 2023. We also originated a $15.6 million Private Label loan in 2019 to a borrower which is 100% owned by AMAC III, which bears interest at a 3.735% fixed rate and matures in January 2030. In 2020, we sold the Private Label loan to an unconsolidated affiliate of ours. Interest income recorded from the bridge loan was $0.5 million and $1.2 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, respectively, and $0.3 million and $0.9 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, respectively.
In 2018, we originated a $21.7 million bridge loan on a multifamily property owned in part by a consortium of investors (which includes, among other unaffiliated investors, certain of our officers and our chief executive officer) which owns 75% in the borrowing entity. The loan has an interest rate of LIBOR plus 4.75% with a LIBOR floor of 0.25% and was scheduled to mature in June 2021, which was extended to August 2023. Interest income recorded from this loan was $0.4 million and $1.0 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, respectively, and $0.3 million and $1.0 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, respectively.
In 2018, we acquired a $9.4 million bridge loan originated by ACM. The loan was used to purchase several multifamily properties by a consortium of investors (which includes, among other unaffiliated investors, certain of our officers and our chief executive officer) which owns 75% of the borrowing entity. The loan has an interest rate of LIBOR plus 5.0% with a LIBOR floor of 1.25% and was scheduled to mature in January 2021, which was extended to January 2022 and, in September 2021, this loan paid off in full. Interest income recorded from this loan was $0.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021.
In 2017, we originated two bridge loans totaling $28.0 million on two multifamily properties owned in part by a consortium of investors (which includes, among other unaffiliated investors, certain of our officers and our chief executive officer) which owns 45% of the borrowing entity. The loans had an interest rate of LIBOR plus 5.25% with LIBOR floors ranging from 1.24% to 1.54% and were scheduled to mature in 2020. The borrower refinanced these loans with a $31.1 million bridge loan we originated in 2019 with an interest rate of LIBOR plus 4.0%, a LIBOR floor of 1.8% and a maturity date in October 2021, which was extended to October 2022 and, in May 2022, these loans paid off in full. Interest income recorded from this loan was $0.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and $0.5 million and $1.4 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, respectively.
In 2017, we originated a $46.9 million Fannie Mae loan on a multifamily property owned in part by a consortium of investors (which includes, among other unaffiliated investors, certain of our officers) which owns a 17.6% interest in the borrowing entity. We carry a maximum loss-sharing obligation with Fannie Mae on this loan of up to 5% of the original UPB. Servicing revenue recorded from this loan was less than $0.1 million for all periods presented.
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In 2017, Ginkgo Investment Company LLC (“Ginkgo”), of which one of our directors is a 33% managing member, purchased a multifamily apartment complex which assumed an existing $8.3 million Fannie Mae loan that we service. Ginkgo subsequently sold the majority of its interest in this property and owned a 3.6% interest at September 30, 2022. We carry a maximum loss-sharing obligation with Fannie Mae on this loan of up to 20% of the original UPB. Upon the sale, we received a 1% loan assumption fee which was governed by existing loan agreements that were in place when the loan was originated in 2015, prior to such purchase. Servicing revenue recorded from this loan was less than $0.1 million for all periods presented.
In 2016, we originated $48.0 million of bridge loans on six multifamily properties owned in part by a consortium of investors (which includes, among other unaffiliated investors, certain of our officers and our chief executive officer) which owns interests ranging from 10.5% to 12.0% in the borrowing entities. The loans had an interest rate of LIBOR plus 4.5% with a LIBOR floor of 0.25% and were scheduled to mature in 2019. In 2017, a $6.8 million loan on one property paid off in full and in 2018 four additional loans totaling $28.3 million paid off in full. In 2019, $10.9 million of the $12.9 million remaining bridge loan paid off, with the $2.0 million remaining UPB converting to a mezzanine loan with a fixed interest rate of 10.0% and a January 2024 maturity. Interest income recorded from the mezzanine loan was $0.1 million for all periods presented.
In 2015, we invested $9.6 million for 50% of ACM’s indirect interest in a joint venture with a third party that was formed to invest in a residential mortgage banking business. As a result of this transaction, we had an initial indirect interest of 22.5% in this entity. In January 2021, an equity investor in the underlying residential mortgage banking business exercised their right to purchase an additional interest in this investment, which decreased our indirect interest to 12.3%. We recorded income from equity affiliates related to this investment of $0.3 million and $6.4 million in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, respectively, and $5.4 million and $32.7 million in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, respectively. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, we also received cash distributions totaling $7.3 million and $22.3 million from this investment, respectively, and $4.7 million and $23.4 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, respectively, which were classified as returns of capital.
We, along with an executive officer of ours and a consortium of independent outside investors, hold equity investments in a portfolio of multifamily properties referred to as the “Lexford” portfolio, which is managed by an entity owned primarily by a consortium of affiliated investors, including our chief executive officer and an executive officer of ours. Based on the terms of the management contract, the management company is entitled to 4.75% of gross revenues of the underlying properties, along with the potential to share in the proceeds of a sale or restructuring of the debt. In 2018, the owners of Lexford restructured part of its debt and we originated 12 bridge loans totaling $280.5 million, which were used to repay in full certain existing mortgage debt and to renovate 72 multifamily properties included in the portfolio. The loans were originated in 2018, had interest rates of LIBOR plus 4.0% and were scheduled to mature in June 2021. During 2019, the borrower made payoffs and partial paydowns of principal totaling $250.0 million and in 2020, the remaining balance of the loans were refinanced with a $34.6 million Private Label loan, which bears interest at a 3.3% fixed rate and matures in March 2030. In 2020, we sold the Private Label loan to an unconsolidated affiliate of ours. Further, as part of this 2018 restructuring, $50.0 million in unsecured financing was provided by an unsecured lender to certain parent entities of the property owners. ACM owns slightly less than half of the unsecured lender entity and, therefore, provided slightly less than half of the unsecured lender financing. In addition, in connection with our equity investment, we received an $11.0 million distribution during the nine months ended September 30, 2022, which was recorded as income from equity affiliates. Separate from the loans we originated in 2018, we provide limited (“bad boy”) guarantees for certain other debt controlled by Lexford. The bad boy guarantees may become a liability for us upon standard “bad” acts such as fraud or a material misrepresentation by Lexford or us. At September 30, 2022, this debt had an aggregate outstanding balance of $606.9 million and is scheduled to mature through 2029.
Several of our executives, including our chief financial officer, senior counsel and our chairman, chief executive officer and president, hold similar positions for ACM. Our chief executive officer and his affiliated entities (“the Kaufman Entities”) together beneficially own approximately 35% of the outstanding membership interests of ACM and certain of our employees and directors also hold an ownership interest in ACM. Furthermore, one of our directors serves as the trustee and co-trustee of two of the Kaufman Entities that hold membership interests in ACM. At September 30, 2022, ACM holds 2,535,870 shares of our common stock and 10,634,024 OP Units, which represents 7.0% of the voting power of our outstanding stock. Our Board of Directors approved a resolution under our charter allowing our chief executive officer and ACM, (which our chief executive officer has a controlling equity interest in), to own more than the 5% ownership interest limit of our common stock as stated in our amended charter.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
Note 18 — Segment Information
The summarized statements of income and balance sheet data, as well as certain other data, by segment are included in the following tables ($ in thousands). Specifically identifiable costs are recorded directly to each business segment. For items not specifically identifiable, costs have been allocated between the business segments using the most meaningful allocation methodologies, which was predominately direct labor costs (i.e., time spent working on each business segment). Such costs include, but are not limited to, compensation and employee related costs, selling and administrative expenses and stock-based compensation.
Three Months Ended September 30, 2022
Structured Agency Other /
Business Business Eliminations (1) Consolidated
Interest income $ 249,539 $ 10,239 $ — $ 259,778
Interest expense 157,325 3,127 — 160,452
Net interest income 92,214 7,112 — 99,326
Other revenue:
Gain on sales, including fee-based services, net — 14,360 — 14,360
Mortgage servicing rights — 19,408 — 19,408
Servicing revenue — 37,526 — 37,526
Amortization of MSRs — (14,782) — (14,782)
Property operating income 445 — — 445
Loss on derivative instruments, net — (15,909) — (15,909)
Other income, net 1,763 (7,777) — (6,014)
Total other revenue 2,208 32,826 — 35,034
Other expenses:
Employee compensation and benefits 13,342 25,469 — 38,811
Selling and administrative 5,961 7,264 — 13,225
Property operating expenses 366 — — 366
Depreciation and amortization 906 1,172 — 2,078
Provision for loss sharing (net of recoveries) — 412 — 412
Provision for credit losses (net of recoveries) 2,206 68 — 2,274
Total other expenses 22,781 34,385 — 57,166
Income before extinguishment of debt, income from equity affiliates and income taxes 71,641 5,553 — 77,194
Loss on extinguishment of debt (3,262) — — (3,262)
Income from equity affiliates 4,748 — — 4,748
Benefit from income taxes 319 55 — 374
Net income 73,446 5,608 — 79,054
Preferred stock dividends 10,342 — — 10,342
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest — — 6,002 6,002
Net income attributable to common stockholders $ 63,104 $ 5,608 $ (6,002) $ 62,710
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Three Months Ended September 30, 2021
Structured Agency Other /
Business Business Eliminations (1) Consolidated
Interest income $ 114,710 $ 10,770 $ — $ 125,480
Interest expense 50,823 4,737 — 55,560
Net interest income 63,887 6,033 — 69,920
Other revenue:
Gain on sales, including fee-based services, net — 16,334 — 16,334
Mortgage servicing rights — 32,453 — 32,453
Servicing revenue — 34,960 — 34,960
Amortization of MSRs — (14,872) — (14,872)
Loss on derivative instruments, net — (1,492) — (1,492)
Other income, net 2,168 27 — 2,195
Total other revenue 2,168 67,410 — 69,578
Other expenses:
Employee compensation and benefits 14,082 27,891 — 41,973
Selling and administrative 5,718 6,039 — 11,757
Property operating expenses 149 — — 149
Depreciation and amortization 634 1,173 — 1,807
Provision for loss sharing (net of recoveries) — (3,272) — (3,272)
Provision for credit losses (net of recoveries) (3,445) (354) — (3,799)
Total other expenses 17,138 31,477 — 48,615
Income before income from equity affiliates and income taxes 48,917 41,966 — 90,883
Income from equity affiliates 5,086 — — 5,086
Provision for income taxes (622) (9,283) — (9,905)
Net income 53,381 32,683 — 86,064
Preferred stock dividends 4,913 — — 4,913
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest — — 8,347 8,347
Net income attributable to common stockholders $ 48,468 $ 32,683 $ (8,347) $ 72,804
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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022
Structured Agency Other /
Business Business Eliminations (1) Consolidated
Interest income $ 597,847 $ 29,957 $ — $ 627,804
Interest expense 338,692 11,387 — 350,079
Net interest income 259,155 18,570 — 277,725
Other revenue:
Gain on sales, including fee-based services, net — 32,526 — 32,526
Mortgage servicing rights — 52,287 — 52,287
Servicing revenue — 109,045 — 109,045
Amortization of MSRs — (44,532) — (44,532)
Property operating income 1,031 — — 1,031
Gain on derivative instruments, net — 10,083 — 10,083
Other income, net (4,370) (11,691) — (16,061)
Total other revenue (3,339) 147,718 — 144,379
Other expenses:
Employee compensation and benefits 42,694 77,042 — 119,736
Selling and administrative 19,799 21,161 — 40,960
Property operating expenses 1,443 — — 1,443
Depreciation and amortization 2,574 3,518 — 6,092
Provision for loss sharing (net of recoveries) — (2,199) — (2,199)
Provision for credit losses (net of recoveries) 9,363 337 — 9,700
Total other expenses 75,873 99,859 — 175,732
Income before extinguishment of debt, income from equity affiliates and income taxes 179,943 66,429 — 246,372
Loss on extinguishment of debt (4,612) — — (4,612)
Income from equity affiliates 18,507 — — 18,507
Provision for income taxes (1,368) (11,798) — (13,166)
Net income 192,470 54,631 — 247,101
Preferred stock dividends 30,612 — — 30,612
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest — — 19,811 19,811
Net income attributable to common stockholders $ 161,858 $ 54,631 $ (19,811) $ 196,678
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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021
Structured Agency Other /
Business Business Eliminations (1) Consolidated
Interest income $ 294,418 $ 27,354 $ — $ 321,772
Interest expense 131,795 12,327 — 144,122
Net interest income 162,623 15,027 — 177,650
Other revenue:
Gain on sales, including fee-based services, net — 86,102 — 86,102
Mortgage servicing rights — 95,688 — 95,688
Servicing revenue — 94,683 — 94,683
Amortization of MSRs — (43,744) — (43,744)
Loss on derivative instruments, net — (7,320) — (7,320)
Other income, net 4,105 35 — 4,140
Total other revenue 4,105 225,444 — 229,549
Other expenses:
Employee compensation and benefits 37,566 91,081 — 128,647
Selling and administrative 15,477 18,230 — 33,707
Property operating expenses 421 — — 421
Depreciation and amortization 1,832 3,517 — 5,349
Provision for loss sharing (net of recoveries) — (1,070) — (1,070)
Provision for credit losses (net of recoveries) (12,807) 118 — (12,689)
Total other expenses 42,489 111,876 — 154,365
Income before extinguishment of debt, sale of real estate, income from equity affiliates and income taxes 124,239 128,595 — 252,834
Loss on extinguishment of debt (1,370) — — (1,370)
Gain on sale of real estate — 1,228 — 1,228
Income from equity affiliates 32,095 — — 32,095
Provision for income taxes (6,288) (27,068) — (33,356)
Net income 148,676 102,755 — 251,431
Preferred stock dividends 13,216 — — 13,216
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest — — 26,806 26,806
Net income attributable to common stockholders $ 135,460 $ 102,755 $ (26,806) $ 211,409
(1) Includes income allocated to the noncontrolling interest holders not allocated to the two reportable segments.
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September 30, 2022
Structured Business Agency Business Consolidated
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 119,793 $ 269,858 $ 389,651
Restricted cash 903,587 18,944 922,531
Loans and investments, net 14,791,426 — 14,791,426
Loans held-for-sale, net — 543,876 543,876
Capitalized mortgage servicing rights, net — 403,886 403,886
Securities held-to-maturity, net — 157,818 157,818
Investments in equity affiliates 84,047 — 84,047
Goodwill and other intangible assets 12,500 84,742 97,242
Other assets and due from related party 293,252 78,400 371,652
Total assets $ 16,204,605 $ 1,557,524 $ 17,762,129
Liabilities:
Debt obligations $ 13,866,114 $ 511,514 $ 14,377,628
Allowance for loss-sharing obligations — 53,511 53,511
Other liabilities and due to related parties 253,390 123,594 376,984
Total liabilities $ 14,119,504 $ 688,619 $ 14,808,123
December 31, 2021
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 142,771 $ 261,809 $ 404,580
Restricted cash 468,013 18,677 486,690
Loans and investments, net 11,981,048 — 11,981,048
Loans held-for-sale, net — 1,093,609 1,093,609
Capitalized mortgage servicing rights, net — 422,734 422,734
Securities held-to-maturity, net — 140,484 140,484
Investments in equity affiliates 89,676 — 89,676
Goodwill and other intangible assets 12,500 88,260 100,760
Other assets and due from related party 285,600 68,664 354,264
Total assets $ 12,979,608 $ 2,094,237 $ 15,073,845
Liabilities:
Debt obligations $ 11,100,429 $ 956,272 $ 12,056,701
Allowance for loss-sharing obligations — 56,064 56,064
Other liabilities and due to related parties 278,726 132,370 411,096
Total liabilities $ 11,379,155 $ 1,144,706 $ 12,523,861
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Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2022 2021 2022 2021
Origination Data:
Structured Business
Bridge loans (1) $ 756,695 $ 2,383,346 $ 5,625,010 $ 5,189,722
Mezzanine / Preferred Equity 17,970 91,307 26,109 185,564
SFR - Permanent loans — — — 26,238
Total new loan originations $ 774,665 $ 2,474,653 $ 5,651,119 $ 5,401,524
(1) The three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 includes 31 and 102 SFR loans with a UPB of $163.8 million and $452.2 million, respectively. The three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 includes 25 and 68 SFR loans with a UPB of $105.3 million and $219.5 million, respectively. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, we committed to fund SFR loans totaling $457.6 million and $726.1 million, respectively. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, we committed to fund SFR loans totaling $17.6 million and $156.0 million, respectively.
Loan runoff $ 911,790 $ 567,858 $ 2,700,748 $ 1,463,826
Agency Business
Origination Volumes by Investor:
Fannie Mae $ 629,610 $ 719,730 $ 1,744,739 $ 2,421,206
Freddie Mac 350,980 307,664 1,057,743 578,295
Private Label 35,671 625,176 191,913 1,154,814
FHA 78,382 84,430 168,736 281,674
SFR - Fixed Rate 16,678 67,227 55,883 79,223
Total $ 1,111,321 $ 1,804,227 $ 3,219,014 $ 4,515,212
Total loan commitment volume $ 1,464,235 $ 1,856,474 $ 3,623,649 $ 4,510,953
Agency Business Loan Sales Data:
Fannie Mae $ 700,690 $ 660,693 $ 1,936,282 $ 2,820,558
Freddie Mac 288,029 238,880 1,009,557 647,827
Private Label 14,567 — 515,086 449,890
FHA 35,838 78,188 182,755 308,193
SFR - Fixed Rate 43,012 29,197 55,874 104,491
Total $ 1,082,136 $ 1,006,958 $ 3,699,554 $ 4,330,959
Sales margin (fee-based services as a % of loan sales) (1) 1.33 % 1.62 % 1.34 % 1.99 %
MSR rate (MSR income as a % of loan commitments) 1.33 % 1.75 % 1.44 % 2.12 %
(1) The nine months ended September 30, 2022 includes $ 17.1 million of gains recognized on our Swaps related to the Private Label loans sold in the three months ended March 31, 2022, which is included as a component of (loss) gain on derivative instruments, net in the consolidated statements of income.
September 30, 2022
Wtd. Avg. Servicing Wtd. Avg. Life of
Servicing Fee Rate Servicing Portfolio
Key Servicing Metrics for Agency Business: Portfolio UPB (basis points) (years)
Fannie Mae $ 18,331,457 52.1 8.3
Freddie Mac 4,979,612 26.0 9.5
Private Label 2,075,791 20.0 8.2
FHA 1,136,684 14.9 19.8
Bridge 299,696 12.5 2.3
SFR - Fixed Rate 241,887 20.0 6.2
Total $ 27,065,127 42.4 8.9
December 31, 2021
Fannie Mae $ 19,127,397 53.5 8.0
Freddie Mac 4,943,905 27.1 9.3
Private Label 1,711,326 20.0 8.3
FHA 985,063 15.4 21.0
SFR - Fixed Rate 191,698 20.0 6.5
Total $ 26,959,389 44.9 8.8
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
You should read the following discussion in conjunction with the unaudited consolidated interim financial statements, and related notes and the section entitled “Forward-Looking Statements” included herein.
Overview
Through our Structured Business, we invest in a diversified portfolio of structured finance assets in the multifamily, SFR and commercial real estate markets, primarily consisting of bridge and mezzanine loans, including junior participating interests in first mortgages and preferred and direct equity. We also invest in real estate-related joint ventures and may directly acquire real property and invest in real estate-related notes and certain mortgage-related securities.
Through our Agency Business, we originate, sell and service a range of multifamily finance products through Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, Ginnie Mae, FHA and HUD. We retain the servicing rights and asset management responsibilities on substantially all loans we originate and sell under the GSE and HUD programs. We are an approved Fannie Mae DUS lender nationally, a Freddie Mac Multifamily Conventional Loan lender, seller/servicer, in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, a Freddie Mac affordable, manufactured housing, senior housing and SBL lender, seller/servicer, nationally and a HUD MAP and LEAN senior housing/healthcare lender nationally. We also originate and service permanent financing loans underwritten using the guidelines of our existing agency loans sold to the GSEs, which we refer to as “Private Label” loans and originate and sell finance products through CMBS programs. We pool and securitize the Private Label loans and sell certificates in the securitizations to third-party investors, while retaining the servicing rights and APL certificates.
We conduct our operations to qualify as a REIT. A REIT is generally not subject to federal income tax on its REIT—taxable income that is distributed to its stockholders, provided that at least 90% of its REIT—taxable income is distributed and provided that certain other requirements are met.
Our operating performance is primarily driven by the following factors:
Net interest income earned on our investments. Net interest income represents the amount by which the interest income earned on our assets exceeds the interest expense incurred on our borrowings. If the yield on our assets increases or the cost of borrowings decreases, this will have a positive impact on earnings. However, if the yield earned on our assets decreases or the cost of borrowings increases, this will have a negative impact on earnings. Net interest income is also directly impacted by the size and performance of our asset portfolio. We recognize the bulk of our net interest income from our Structured Business. Additionally, we recognize net interest income from loans originated through our Agency Business, which are generally sold within 60 days of origination.
Fees and other revenues recognized from originating, selling and servicing mortgage loans through the GSE and HUD programs. Revenue recognized from the origination and sale of mortgage loans consists of gains on sale of loans (net of any direct loan origination costs incurred), commitment fees, broker fees, loan assumption fees and loan origination fees. These gains and fees are collectively referred to as gain on sales, including fee-based services, net. We record income from MSRs at the time of commitment to the borrower, which represents the fair value of the expected net future cash flows associated with the rights to service mortgage loans that we originate, with the recognition of a corresponding asset upon sale. We also record servicing revenue which consists of fees received for servicing mortgage loans, net of amortization on the MSR assets recorded. Although we have long-established relationships with the GSE and HUD agencies, our operating performance would be negatively impacted if our business relationships with these agencies deteriorate. Additionally, we also recognize revenue from originating, selling and servicing our Private Label loans.
Income earned from our structured transactions. Our structured transactions are primarily comprised of investments in equity affiliates, which represent unconsolidated joint venture investments formed to acquire, develop and/or sell real estate-related assets. Operating results from these investments can be difficult to predict and can vary significantly period-to-period. When interest rates rise, the income from these investments can be significantly and negatively impacted, particularly from our investment in a residential mortgage banking business, since rising interest rates generally decrease the demand for residential real estate loans and the number of loan originations. In addition, we periodically receive distributions from our equity investments. It is difficult to forecast the timing of such payments, which can be substantial in any given quarter. We account for structured transactions within our Structured Business.
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Credit quality of our loans and investments, including our servicing portfolio. Effective portfolio management is essential to maximize the performance and value of our loan and investment and servicing portfolios. Maintaining the credit quality of the loans in our portfolios is of critical importance. Loans that do not perform in accordance with their terms may have a negative impact on earnings and liquidity.
COVID-19 Impact. The global outbreak of COVID-19, has forced many countries, including the U.S., to declare national emergencies, to institute "stay-at-home" orders, to close financial markets and to restrict operations of non-essential businesses. Such actions created significant disruptions in global supply chains and caused labor shortages, adversely impacting many industries while adding to broader inflationary pressures. COVID-19 has had, and may continue to have, a continued and prolonged adverse impact on economic and market conditions, which could continue a period of global economic slowdown. Although we have not been significantly impacted by COVID-19 to-date, the impact of COVID-19 on companies continues to evolve, and the extent and duration of the economic fallout from this pandemic, along with rising inflation and increasing interest rates, both globally and to our business, remain unclear and present risk with respect to our financial condition, results of operations, liquidity, and ability to pay distributions.
Significant Developments During the Third Quarter of 2022
Financing and Capital Markets Activity.
● Raised $279.3 million of capital from the issuance of our 7.50% Convertible Notes primarily to repay existing debt;
● Increased our Structured Business warehouse capacity by over $250.0 million; and
● Raised $44.5 million of capital from the issuances of common stock under our “At-The-Market” equity offering sales agreement.
Structured Business Activity.
● Our structured loan and investment portfolio remained relatively flat at $14.99 billion on loan runoff totaling $911.8 million, substantially offset by loan originations totaling $774.7 million;
● Loan runoff included the sale of four bridge loans at par with an aggregate UPB of $296.9 million; and
● Received cash distributions from several equity investments totaling $13.2 million, including $7.3 million (recognized as a return of capital) from our residential mortgage venture and $5.0 million (recognized as income) from our Lexford venture.
Agency Business Activity.
● Loan originations and sales totaled $1.11 billion and $1.08 billion, respectively; and
● Our fee-based servicing portfolio remained relatively flat at $27.07 billion, as loan originations were largely offset by loan maturities and prepayments.
Dividend . We raised our quarterly common dividend to $0.40 per share, our 10th consecutive quarterly increase, representing a 33% increase over that time span.
Subsequent Event. In October 2022, we issued $150.0 million aggregate principal amount of 8.50% senior unsecured notes due in 2027 in a private offering. We received net proceeds of $147.5 million and used $47.5 million of the net proceeds which includes accrued interest and other fees, to repurchase a portion of our 5.625% senior unsecured notes.
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Current Market Conditions, Risks and Recent Trends
As discussed throughout this report, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the global economy in unprecedented ways, swiftly halting activity across many industries, and continuing to cause significant disruption and liquidity constraints in many market segments, including the financial services, real estate and credit markets. The impact of COVID-19 on companies continues to evolve, the full extent of which will depend on future developments, including, among other factors, the emergence of new variants in the US and abroad, the recovery time of the disrupted supply chains and industries, the impact of labor market interruptions, the impact of government interventions and the effectiveness of vaccination programs. COVID-19 could have a continued and prolonged adverse impact on economic and market conditions, which could continue a period of global economic slowdown. Although we have not been significantly impacted by COVID-19 to-date, adverse economic conditions have resulted, and may continue to result, in declining real estate values of certain asset classes, increased payment delinquencies and defaults and increased loan modifications and foreclosures, all of which could have a significant impact on our future results of operations, financial condition, business prospects and our ability to make distributions to our stockholders.
The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates in 2022 to combat inflation and restore price stability and it is expected that rates will continue to rise throughout the remainder of 2022. Currently, rising interest rates will positively impact our net interest income since our structured loan portfolio exceeds our corresponding debt balances and the vast majority of our loan portfolio is floating-rate based on LIBOR or SOFR. In addition, a greater portion of our debt is fixed-rate (CLOs and senior unsecured notes), as compared to our structured loan portfolio, and will not reset as interest rates rise. Therefore, increases in interest income due to rising interest rates is likely to be greater than the corresponding increase in interest expense on our variable rate debt. Additionally, we earn interest on our escrow balances, so an increasing interest rate environment will increase our earnings on such balances. See “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk” below for additional details. Conversely, rising interest rates could negatively impact real estate values and limit a borrower’s ability to make debt service payments, which may limit new mortgage loan originations and increase the likelihood of incurring losses from defaulted loans if the reduction in the collateral value is insufficient to repay their loans in full.
We have been very successful in raising capital through various vehicles to grow our business. The anticipated continual rise in interest rates and unpredictable geopolitical landscape may cause a further dislocation in the capital markets resulting in a continual reduction of available liquidity and an increase in borrowing costs. Since our Structured Business is more reliant on the capital markets to grow, a lack of liquidity for a prolonged period of time could limit our ability to grow this business. However, our Agency Business requires limited capital to grow, as originations are financed through warehouse facilities for generally up to 60 days before the loans are sold, therefore a lack of liquidity should not impact our ability to grow this business.
We are a national originator with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and the GSEs remain the most significant providers of capital to the multifamily market. In October 2021, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (“FHFA”) announced that its 2022 loan origination caps for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will be $78 billion for each enterprise for a total opportunity of $156 billion (the “2022 Caps”), which is an increase from its 2021 origination caps of $70 billion for each enterprise. The 2022 Caps will continue to apply to all multifamily business, have no exclusions and mandate that 50% be directed towards mission driven, affordable housing. The FHFA will also require at least 25% be affordable to residents at or below 60% of area median income for 2022, up from 20% in 2021. Our originations with the GSEs are highly profitable executions as they provide significant gains from the sale of our loans, non-cash gains related to MSRs and servicing revenues. Therefore, a decline in our GSE originations could negatively impact our financial results. We are unsure whether the FHFA will impose stricter limitations on GSE multifamily production volume in the future.
Changes in Financial Condition
Assets — Comparison of balances at September 30, 2022 to December 31, 2021:
Our Structured loan and investment portfolio balance was $14.99 billion and $12.16 billion at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively. This increase was primarily due to loan originations exceeding loan runoff by $2.95 billion. See below for details.
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Our portfolio had a weighted average current interest pay rate of 6.90% and 4.26% at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively. Including certain fees earned and costs associated with the structured portfolio, the weighted average current interest rate was 7.19% and 4.62% at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively. Our debt that finances our loans and investment portfolio totaled $13.94 billion and $11.17 billion at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively, with a weighted average funding cost of 5.07% and 2.33%, respectively, which excludes financing costs. Including financing costs, the weighted average funding rate was 5.33% and 2.61% at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively.
Activity from our Structured Business portfolio is comprised of the following ($ in thousands):
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2022 September 30, 2022
Loans originated (1) $ 774,665 $ 5,651,119
Number of loans 52 268
Weighted average interest rate 7.62 % 5.37 %
(1) We committed to fund SFR loans totaling $457.6 million and $726.1 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, respectively.
Loan runoff $ 911,790 $ 2,700,748
Number of loans 41 132
Weighted average interest rate 7.33 % 6.64 %
Loans extended $ 494,062 $ 1,409,265
Number of loans 20 53
Loans held-for-sale from the Agency Business decreased $549.7 million, primarily from loan sales exceeding originations by $480.5 million as noted in the following table (in thousands). Loan sales includes $489.3 million of Private Label loans which were sold in a Private Label loan securitization in the first quarter of 2022. Our GSE loans are generally sold within 60 days, while our Private Label loans are generally expected to be sold or securitized within 180 days from the loan origination date. Activity from our Agency Business portfolio is comprised of the following ($ in thousands):
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2022 September 30, 2022
Loan Loan
Originations Loan Sales Originations Loan Sales
Fannie Mae $ 629,610 $ 700,690 $ 1,744,739 $ 1,936,282
Freddie Mac 350,980 288,029 1,057,743 1,009,557
Private Label 35,671 14,567 191,913 515,086
FHA 78,382 35,838 168,736 182,755
SFR - Fixed Rate 16,678 43,012 55,883 55,874
Total $ 1,111,321 $ 1,082,136 $ 3,219,014 $ 3,699,554
Securities held-to-maturity increased $17.3 million, primarily due to the purchase, at a discount, of APL certificates in connection with a Private Label securitization, partially offset by principal payments received from underlying loan payoffs from our B Piece bonds.
Investments in equity affiliates decreased $5.6 million, primarily due to $22.3 million in cash distributions received from our investment in a residential mortgage banking business, partially offset by $6.4 million of income from the same investment and additional fundings totaling $13.6 million on our Fifth Wall and AMAC III equity investments.
Due from related party was $24.7 million and $84.3 million at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively, and represents funds received from our affiliated servicing operations related to loan payoffs.
Other assets increased $77.0 million, primarily due to increases in interest receivables from portfolio growth and increases in the benchmark index rates.
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Liabilities – Comparison of balances at September 30, 2022 to December 31, 2021:
Collateralized loan obligations increased $2.08 billion, primarily due to the issuance of new CLOs, where we issued $2.53 billion of notes to third party investors, partially offset by the unwind of a CLO totaling $441.0 million.
Convertible senior unsecured notes, net increased $86.7 million, primarily due to the issuance of $287.5 million of 7.50% Convertible Notes, partially offset by the repurchase of $197.9 million of our 4.75% Convertible Notes.
Due to related party was $5.6 million and $26.6 million at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively, and consisted of loan payoffs, holdbacks and escrows to be remitted to our affiliated servicing operations related to real estate transactions.
Due to borrowers decreased $29.2 million, primarily due to the release of unfunded loan originations, partially offset by funds held on new originations in our Structured Business.
Other liabilities increased $16.1 million, primarily due to decreases in the fair value of our forward sale commitments and rate locks and increases in interest payables from greater debt balances on portfolio growth and higher benchmark interest rates, partially offset by payments of accrued commissions and incentive compensation during the first half of 2022, related to 2021 performance, and a decrease in tax liabilities.
Equity
During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, we sold 19,625,788 shares of our common stock through our “At-The-Market” equity agreement and a public offering, raising net proceeds totaling $312.6 million.
During the first quarter of 2022, we completed a public offering of an additional 3,292,000 shares of our Series F preferred stock generating net proceeds of $77.1 million.
See Note 15 for details of our dividends declared and deferred compensation transactions during the nine months ended September 30, 2022.
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Agency Servicing Portfolio
The following table sets forth the characteristics of our loan servicing portfolio collateralizing our mortgage servicing rights and servicing revenue ($ in thousands):
September 30, 2022
Wtd. Avg. Wtd. Avg. Annualized
Servicing Age of Portfolio Prepayments Delinquencies
Portfolio Loan Portfolio Maturity Interest Rate Type Wtd. Avg. as a % as a %
Product UPB Count (years) (years) Fixed Adjustable Note Rate of Portfolio (1) of Portfolio (2)
Fannie Mae $ 18,331,457 2,472 3.1 8.6 97 % 3 % 4.05 % 14.87 % 0.12 %
Freddie Mac 4,979,612 1,231 2.8 10.4 86 % 14 % 4.06 % 24.59 % 0.28 %
Private Label 2,075,791 130 1.6 8.0 100 % — % 3.60 % — % — %
FHA 1,136,684 95 2.3 33.7 100 % — % 3.13 % 2.16 % — %
Bridge 299,696 4 0.7 1.8 — % 100 % 6.08 % — % — %
SFR - Fixed Rate 241,887 50 1.3 6.0 98 % 2 % 4.79 % 0.46 % — %
Total $ 27,065,127 3,982 2.9 9.9 94 % 6 % 4.00 % 14.69 % 0.13 %
December 31, 2021
Fannie Mae $ 19,127,397 2,710 3.0 8.8 98 % 2 % 3.99 % 12.00 % 0.20 %
Freddie Mac 4,943,905 1,317 2.8 10.9 86 % 14 % 3.82 % 17.01 % 0.79 %
Private Label 1,711,326 102 1.2 8.6 100 % — % 3.64 % — % — %
FHA 985,063 90 2.0 33.9 100 % — % 3.01 % 23.69 % — %
SFR - Fixed Rate 191,698 45 0.9 6.7 100 % — % 4.54 % — % — %
Total $ 26,959,389 4,264 2.8 10.1 96 % 4 % 3.90 % 12.50 % 0.29 %
(1) Prepayments reflect loans repaid prior to six months from the loan maturity. The majority of our loan servicing portfolio has a prepayment protection term and therefore, we may collect a prepayment fee which is included as a component of servicing revenue, net. See Note 5 for details.
(2) Delinquent loans reflect loans that are contractually 60 days or more past due. At September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, delinquent loans totaled $35.4 million and $77.6 million, respectively, of which zero and $9.8 million, respectively, were in the foreclosure process. No loans were in bankruptcy at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021.
Our Agency Business servicing portfolio represents commercial real estate loans, which are generally transferred or sold within 60 days from the date the loan is funded. Primarily all of the loans in our servicing portfolio are collateralized by multifamily properties. In addition, we are generally required to share in the risk of any losses associated with loans sold under the Fannie Mae DUS program, see Note 10.
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Comparison of Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2022 and 2021
The following table provides our consolidated operating results ($ in thousands):
Three Months Ended September 30, Increase / (Decrease)
2022 2021 Amount Percent
Interest income $ 259,778 $ 125,480 $ 134,298 107 %
Interest expense 160,452 55,560 104,892 189 %
Net interest income 99,326 69,920 29,406 42 %
Other revenue:
Gain on sales, including fee-based services, net 14,360 16,334 (1,974) (12) %
Mortgage servicing rights 19,408 32,453 (13,045) (40) %
Servicing revenue, net 22,744 20,088 2,656 13 %
Property operating income 445 — 445 nm
Loss on derivative instruments, net (15,909) (1,492) (14,417) nm
Other income, net (6,014) 2,195 (8,209) nm
Total other revenue 35,034 69,578 (34,544) (50) %
Other expenses:
Employee compensation and benefits 38,811 41,973 (3,162) (8) %
Selling and administrative 13,225 11,757 1,468 12 %
Property operating expenses 366 149 217 146 %
Depreciation and amortization 2,078 1,807 271 15 %
Provision for loss sharing (net of recoveries) 412 (3,272) 3,684 nm %
Provision for credit losses (net of recoveries) 2,274 (3,799) 6,073 nm
Total other expenses 57,166 48,615 8,551 18 %
Income before extinguishment of debt, income from equity affiliates and income taxes 77,194 90,883 (13,689) (15) %
Loss on extinguishment of debt (3,262) — (3,262) nm
Income from equity affiliates 4,748 5,086 (338) (7) %
Benefit from (provision for) income taxes 374 (9,905) 10,279 nm %
Net income 79,054 86,064 (7,010) (8) %
Preferred stock dividends 10,342 4,913 5,429 111 %
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest 6,002 8,347 (2,345) (28) %
Net income attributable to common stockholders $ 62,710 $ 72,804 $ (10,094) (14) %
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The following table presents the average balance of our Structured Business interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, associated interest income (expense) and the corresponding weighted average yields ($ in thousands):
Three Months Ended September 30,
2022 2021
Average Interest W/A Yield / Average Interest W/A Yield /
Carrying Income / Financing Carrying Income / Financing
Value (1) Expense Cost (2) Value (1) Expense Cost (2)
Structured Business interest-earning assets:
Bridge loans $ 14,638,998 $ 239,534 6.49 % $ 7,653,224 $ 101,189 5.25 %
Mezzanine / junior participation loans 184,840 4,623 9.92 % 268,509 6,030 8.91 %
Preferred equity investments 147,447 2,888 7.77 % 228,799 6,994 12.13 %
Other 36,117 1,639 18.00 % 32,026 311 3.85 %
Core interest-earning assets 15,007,402 248,684 6.57 % 8,182,558 114,524 5.55 %
Cash equivalents 1,003,703 855 0.34 % 391,352 186 0.19 %
Total interest-earning assets $ 16,011,105 $ 249,539 6.18 % $ 8,573,910 $ 114,710 5.31 %
Structured Business interest-bearing liabilities:
CLO $ 8,009,329 $ 79,640 3.94 % $ 3,532,982 $ 16,137 1.81 %
Credit and repurchase facilities 4,116,797 52,461 5.06 % 2,427,386 16,056 2.62 %
Unsecured debt 1,615,268 23,166 5.69 % 1,199,407 17,436 5.77 %
Trust preferred 154,336 2,058 5.29 % 154,336 1,194 3.07 %
Total interest-bearing liabilities $ 13,895,730 157,325 4.49 % $ 7,314,111 50,823 2.76 %
Net interest income $ 92,214 $ 63,887
(1) Based on UPB for loans, amortized cost for securities and principal amount of debt.
(2) Weighted average yield calculated based on annualized interest income or expense divided by average carrying value.
Net Interest Income
The increase in interest income was mainly due to a $134.8 million increase from our Structured Business, primarily due to a significant increase in our average core interest-earning assets from loan originations exceeding loan runoff, and an increase in the average yield on core interest-earning assets. The increase in the average yield was primarily due to increases in benchmark index rates, partially offset by lower rates on originations, as compared to loan runoff.
The increase in interest expense was mainly due to a $106.5 million increase from our Structured Business, primarily due to an increase in the average balance of our interest-bearing liabilities, due to the significant growth in our loan portfolio, the issuance of additional unsecured debt and an increase in the average cost of our interest-bearing liabilities, mainly from increases in benchmark index rates.
Agency Business Revenue
The decrease in gain on sales, including fee-based services, net was primarily due to an 18% decrease in the sales margin from 1.62% to 1.33%, partially offset by a 7% increase ($75.2 million) in loan sales volume. The decrease in the sales margin was primarily driven by lower average margins received on Fannie Mae and FHA loan sales as well as from bridge loan sales in the third quarter of 2022.
The decrease in income from MSRs was primarily due to a 24% decrease in the MSR rate from 1.75% to 1.33%, along with a 21% decrease ($392.2 million) in loan commitment volume. The decrease in the MSR rate was primarily driven by lower average servicing fees on Fannie Mae loan commitments, due to a reduction in servicing rates on newer loans and a larger average loan size which carries lower servicing rates.
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The increase in servicing revenue, net was primarily due to an increase in earnings on escrow balances as a result of increases in benchmark index rates.
Other Income
The losses on derivative instruments in both 2022 and 2021 were related to changes in the fair values of our forward sale commitments and Swaps held by our Agency Business.
The decrease in other income, net was primarily due to a $7.8 million unrealized impairment loss recorded on certain loans held-for sale in our Agency Business.
Other Expenses
The decrease in employee compensation and benefits expense was primarily due to decreases in commissions from lower gains on sales, partially offset by an increase in headcount as a result of the portfolio growth in both business segments.
The increase in selling and administrative expenses was primarily due to higher administrative expenses in 2022 as a result of increases in travel and events as travel restrictions subside from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Our provisions for loss sharing and credit losses (“CECL provisions”) reflected a $2.7 million provision in 2022 and a $7.1 million provision recovery in 2021. The CECL provision in 2022 was primarily due to the impact of rising interest rates and inflation in our CECL models for our Structured Business, which predominantly consists of variable rate loans. The recovery in 2021 was primarily due to the reversal of CECL reserves in both business segments in connection with improved market conditions and expected future forecasts.
Loss on Extinguishment of Debt
The loss on extinguishment of debt in 2022 represents deferred financing fees recognized in connection with the repurchase of our 4.75% Convertible Notes.
Income from Equity Affiliates
Income from equity affiliates in the third quarter of 2022 primarily reflects a $5.0 million distribution received from our Lexford joint venture, while income in the third quarter of 2021 primarily reflects income from our investment in a residential mortgage banking business of $5.4 million.
Provision for Income Taxes
In the three months ended September 30, 2022, we recorded a tax benefit of $0.4 million, which consisted of a deferred tax benefit of $5.4 million and a current tax provision of $5.0 million. In the three months ended September 30, 2021, we recorded a tax provision of $9.9 million, which consisted of current and deferred tax provisions of $3.6 million and $6.3 million, respectively. The decrease in the tax provision was primarily due to lower income generated from our investment in a residential banking business and a decrease in the pre-tax income from our Agency Business.
Preferred Stock Dividends
The increase in preferred stock dividends was due to the issuances of our Series E and F preferred stock, which were issued in the fourth quarter of 2021 and the first quarter of 2022, respectively.
Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
The noncontrolling interest relates to the outstanding OP Units issued as part of the Acquisition. There were 16,293,589 OP Units and 16,325,095 OP Units outstanding at September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, which represented 8.7% and 10.2% of our outstanding stock at September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
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Comparison of Results of Operations for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 and 2021
The following table provides our consolidated operating results ($ in thousands):
Nine Months Ended September 30, Increase / (Decrease)
2022 2021 Amount Percent
Interest income $ 627,804 $ 321,772 $ 306,032 95 %
Interest expense 350,079 144,122 205,957 143 %
Net interest income 277,725 177,650 100,075 56 %
Other revenue:
Gain on sales, including fee-based services, net 32,526 86,102 (53,576) (62) %
Mortgage servicing rights 52,287 95,688 (43,401) (45) %
Servicing revenue, net 64,513 50,939 13,574 27 %
Property operating income 1,031 — 1,031 nm
Gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net 10,083 (7,320) 17,403 nm
Other income, net (16,061) 4,140 (20,201) nm
Total other revenue 144,379 229,549 (85,170) (37) %
Other expenses:
Employee compensation and benefits 119,736 128,647 (8,911) (7) %
Selling and administrative 40,960 33,707 7,253 22 %
Property operating expenses 1,443 421 1,022 nm
Depreciation and amortization 6,092 5,349 743 14 %
Provision for loss sharing (net of recoveries) (2,199) (1,070) (1,129) 106 %
Provision for credit losses (net of recoveries) 9,700 (12,689) 22,389 nm
Total other expenses 175,732 154,365 21,367 14 %
Income before extinguishment of debt, sale of real estate, income from equity affiliates and income taxes 246,372 252,834 (6,462) (3) %
Loss on extinguishment of debt (4,612) (1,370) (3,242) nm
Gain on sale of real estate — 1,228 (1,228) nm %
Income from equity affiliates 18,507 32,095 (13,588) (42) %
Provision for income taxes (13,166) (33,356) 20,190 (61) %
Net income 247,101 251,431 (4,330) (2) %
Preferred stock dividends 30,612 13,216 17,396 132 %
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest 19,811 26,806 (6,995) (26) %
Net income attributable to common stockholders $ 196,678 $ 211,409 $ (14,731) (7) %
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The following table presents the average balance of our Structured Business interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, associated interest income (expense) and the corresponding weighted average yields ($ in thousands):
Nine Months Ended September 30,
2022 2021
Average Interest W/A Yield / Average Interest W/A Yield /
Carrying Income / Financing Carrying Income / Financing
Value (1) Expense Cost (2) Value (1) Expense Cost (2)
Structured Business interest-earning assets:
Bridge loans $ 13,834,249 $ 568,667 5.50 % $ 6,434,423 $ 261,168 5.43 %
Mezzanine / junior participation loans 205,684 14,781 9.61 % 213,083 13,622 8.55 %
Preferred equity investments 149,456 8,393 7.51 % 226,193 18,184 10.75 %
Other 36,354 4,654 17.12 % 29,898 964 4.31 %
Core interest-earning assets 14,225,743 596,495 5.61 % 6,903,597 293,938 5.69 %
Cash equivalents 848,115 1,352 0.21 % 352,391 480 0.18 %
Total interest-earning assets $ 15,073,858 $ 597,847 5.30 % $ 7,255,988 $ 294,418 5.42 %
Structured Business interest-bearing liabilities:
CLO $ 7,373,412 $ 158,072 2.87 % $ 3,043,007 $ 41,832 1.84 %
Credit and repurchase facilities 3,983,674 110,379 3.70 % 1,881,717 38,931 2.77 %
Unsecured debt 1,578,459 65,478 5.55 % 1,072,407 47,448 5.92 %
Trust preferred 154,336 4,763 4.13 % 154,336 3,584 3.10 %
Total interest-bearing liabilities $ 13,089,881 338,692 3.46 % $ 6,151,467 131,795 2.86 %
Net interest income $ 259,155 $ 162,623
(1) Based on UPB for loans, amortized cost for securities and principal amount of debt.
(2) Weighted average yield calculated based on annualized interest income or expense divided by average carrying value.
Net Interest Income
The increase in interest income was mainly due to a $303.4 million increase from our Structured Business, primarily due to a significant increase in our average core interest-earning assets from loan originations exceeding loan runoff, partially offset by a decrease in the average yield on core interest-earning assets. The decrease in the average yield was primarily due to lower rates on originations, as compared to loan runoff, partially offset by increases in benchmark index rates.
The increase in interest expense was mainly due to a $206.9 million increase from our Structured Business, primarily due to an increase in the average balance of our interest-bearing liabilities, due to the significant growth in our loan portfolio and the issuance of additional unsecured debt, along with an increase in the average cost of our interest-bearing liabilities, mainly from increases in benchmark index rates.
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Agency Business Revenue
The decrease in gain on sales, including fee-based services, net was primarily due to a 33% decrease in the sales margin from 1.99% to 1.34%, along with a 15% decrease ($631.4 million) in loan sales volume. The decrease in the sales margin was primarily due to lower margins received on our Private Label loan sales.
The decrease in income from MSRs was primarily due to a 32% decrease in the MSR rate from 2.12% to 1.44% and a 20% decrease ($887.3 million) in loan commitment volume. The decrease in the MSR rate was primarily due to lower average servicing fees on Fannie Mae loan commitments, due to a reduction in servicing rates on newer loans and a larger average loan size which carries lower servicing rates.
The increase in servicing revenue, net was primarily due to an increase in earnings on escrow balances as a result of increases in benchmark index rates, an increase in prepayment penalties received in 2022 and growth in our servicing portfolio.
Other Income
The gains and losses on derivative instruments in 2022 and 2021, respectively, were related to changes in the fair values of our Swaps and forward sale commitments held by our Agency Business.
The decrease in other income, net during 2022 was primarily due to $12.2 million of unrealized impairment losses recorded on certain loans held-for sale in our Agency Business and $11.2 million of losses recognized in the second quarter of 2022 related to sales of bridge loans in our Structured Business.
Other Expenses
The decrease in employee compensation and benefits expense was primarily due to decreases in commissions from lower GSE/Agency loan sales volume, partially offset by an increase in headcount as a result of the portfolio growth in both business segments.
The increase in selling and administrative expenses was primarily due to higher professional fees (legal and consulting) in both business segments. Administrative expenses were also higher in 2022 as a result of increases in travel and events as travel restrictions subside from the COVID-19 pandemic.
We recorded CECL provisions totaling $7.5 million during 2022 and a provision recovery of $13.8 million during 2021. The CECL provision in 2022 primarily reflects increases in our loans and investments balance, as a result of portfolio growth, along with rising interest rates and inflation in our CECL models for our Structured Business, which predominantly consists of variable rate loans. The provision recovery during 2021 was primarily due to a $7.5 million recovery from a structured loan that paid off in the second quarter and the impact of improved market conditions and expected future forecasts in our CECL models for both business segments.
Loss on Extinguishment of Debt
The loss on extinguishment of debt in 2022 and 2021 represents deferred financing fees recognized in connection with the unwind of CLOs, along with the 2022 repurchase of our 4.75% Convertible Notes.
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Gain on Sale of Real Estate
The gain recorded in 2021 was from the sale of a repurchased Fannie Mae loan.
Income from Equity Affiliates
Income from equity affiliates in 2022 and 2021 primarily reflects income from our investment in a residential mortgage banking business of $6.4 million and $32.7 million, respectively, as well as $11.0 million in distributions received from our Lexford joint venture in 2022 and $2.6 million in 2022 from an equity participation interest on a property that was sold. The higher income in 2021 from the residential mortgage banking business was driven by the historically low interest rates and strength in the residential housing market during COVID-19.
Provision for Income Taxes
In the nine months ended September 30, 2022, we recorded a tax provision of $13.2 million, which consisted of a current tax provision of $21.0 million and a deferred tax benefit of $7.8 million. In the nine months ended September 30, 2021, we recorded a tax provision of $33.4 million, which consisted of current and deferred tax provisions of $22.7 million and $10.7 million, respectively. The decrease in the tax provision was primarily due to lower income generated from our investment in a residential banking business and a decrease in the pre-tax income from our Agency Business.
Preferred Stock Dividends
The increase in preferred stock dividends was due to the issuances of our Series D, E and F preferred stock, which included a significantly larger number of shares than our Series A, B and C preferred stock that were redeemed in the second quarter of 2021.
Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
The noncontrolling interest relates to the outstanding OP Units issued as part of the Acquisition. There were 16,293,589 OP Units and 16,325,095 OP Units outstanding at September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, which represented 8.7% and 10.2% of our outstanding stock at September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Sources of Liquidity. Liquidity is a measure of our ability to meet our potential cash requirements, including ongoing commitments to repay borrowings, satisfaction of collateral requirements under the Fannie Mae DUS risk-sharing agreement and, as an approved designated seller/servicer of Freddie Mac’s SBL program, operational liquidity requirements of the GSE agencies, fund new loans and investments, fund operating costs and distributions to our stockholders, as well as other general business needs. Our primary sources of funds for liquidity consist of proceeds from equity and debt offerings, proceeds from CLOs and securitizations, debt facilities and cash flows from operations. We closely monitor our liquidity position and believe our existing sources of funds and access to additional liquidity will be adequate to meet our liquidity needs.
The COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to adverse economic and market conditions, including significant disruptions in global supply chains and labor shortages, impacting many industries while adding to broader inflationary pressures and rising interest rates. We are monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on our financing sources, borrowers and their tenants, and the economy as a whole. To the extent that our financing sources, borrowers and their tenants continue to be impacted by the pandemic and its impact, or by the other risks disclosed in our filings with the SEC, it would have a material adverse effect on our liquidity and capital resources.
As described in Note 9, certain of our repurchase facilities include margin call provisions associated with changes in interest spreads which are designed to limit the lenders credit exposure. If we experience significant decreases in the value of the properties serving as collateral under these repurchase agreements, which is set by the lenders based on current market conditions, the lenders have the right to require us to repay all, or a portion, of the funds advanced, or provide additional collateral.
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We had $13.94 billion in total structured debt outstanding at September 30, 2022. Of this total, $9.81 billion, or 70%, does not contain mark-to-market provisions and is comprised of non-recourse CLO vehicles, senior unsecured debt and junior subordinated notes, the majority of which have maturity dates in 2023, or later. The remaining $4.13 billion of debt is in credit and repurchase facilities with several different banks that we have long-standing relationships with. While we expect to extend or renew all of our facilities as they mature, we cannot provide assurance that they will be extended or renewed on as favorable terms.
As of October 31, 2022, we had approximately $500.0 million in cash and $375.0 million of replenishable cash available under our CLO vehicles, as well as other liquidity sources. In addition to our ability to extend our credit and repurchase facilities and raise funds from equity and debt offerings, we also have a $27.07 billion agency servicing portfolio at September 30, 2022, which is mostly prepayment protected and generates approximately $115.0 million per year in recurring cash flow.
At September 30, 2022, we had $43.9 million of securities financed with $24.4 million of debt that was subject to margin calls related to changes in interest spreads.
To maintain our status as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code, we must distribute annually at least 90% of our REIT-taxable income. These distribution requirements limit our ability to retain earnings and thereby replenish or increase capital for operations. However, we believe that our capital resources and access to financing will provide us with financial flexibility and market responsiveness at levels sufficient to meet current and anticipated capital and liquidity requirements.
Cash Flows. Cash flows provided by operating activities totaled $811.1 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and consisted primarily of net cash inflows of $466.6 million as a result of loan sales exceeding loan originations in our Agency Business and net income of $247.1 million, as well as certain other non-cash net income adjustments.
Cash flows used in investing activities totaled $2.82 billion during the nine months ended September 30, 2022. Loan and investment activity (originations and payoffs/paydowns) comprise the majority of our investing activities. Loan originations from our Structured Business totaling $5.42 billion, net of payoffs and paydowns of $2.30 billion and proceeds from the sale of $397.3 million of structured loans, resulted in net cash outflows of $2.72 billion.
Cash flows provided by financing activities totaled $2.43 billion during the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and consisted primarily of net proceeds of $2.08 billion from CLO activity, $390.2 million of proceeds from the issuance of common and preferred stock, net cash inflows of $149.2 million from debt facility activities (financed loan originations were greater than facility paydowns) and $86.8 million from convertible senior notes activity, partially offset by $234.5 million of distributions to our stockholders and OP Unit holders.
Agency Business Requirements. The Agency Business is subject to supervision by certain regulatory agencies. Among other things, these agencies require us to meet certain minimum net worth, operational liquidity and restricted liquidity collateral requirements, purchase and loss obligations and compliance with reporting requirements. Our adjusted net worth and operational liquidity exceeded the agencies’ requirements at September 30, 2022. Our restricted liquidity and purchase and loss obligations were satisfied with letters of credit totaling $50.0 million and $18.9 million of cash collateral. See Note 13 for details about our performance regarding these requirements.
We also enter into contractual commitments with borrowers providing rate lock commitments while simultaneously entering into forward sale commitments with investors. These commitments are outstanding for short periods of time (generally less than 60 days) and are described in Note 11.
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Debt Facilities. We maintain various forms of short-term and long-term financing arrangements. Borrowings underlying these arrangements are primarily secured by a significant amount of our loans and investments and substantially all of our loans held-for-sale. The following is a summary of our debt facilities (in thousands):
September 30, 2022
Maturity
Debt Instruments Commitment UPB (1) Available Dates (2)
Structured Business
Credit and repurchase facilities $ 6,624,043 $ 4,130,804 $ 2,493,239 2022 - 2025
Collateralized loan obligations (3) 8,009,329 8,009,329 — 2022 - 2027
Senior unsecured notes 1,295,750 1,295,750 — 2023 - 2028
Convertible senior unsecured notes 353,608 353,608 — 2022 - 2025
Junior subordinated notes 154,336 154,336 — 2034 - 2037
Structured Business total 16,437,066 13,943,827 2,493,239
Agency Business
Credit and repurchase facilities (4) 2,150,622 512,107 1,638,515 2022 - 2024
Consolidated total $ 18,587,688 $ 14,455,934 $ 4,131,754
(1) Excludes the impact of deferred financing costs.
(2) See Note 13 for a breakdown of debt maturities by year.
(3) Maturity dates represent the weighted average remaining maturity based on the underlying collateral at September 30, 2022.
(4) The ASAP agreement we have with Fannie Mae has no expiration date.
We utilize our credit and repurchase facilities primarily to finance our loan originations on a short-term basis prior to loan securitizations, including through CLOs. The timing, size and frequency of our securitizations impact the balances of these borrowings and produce some fluctuations. The following table provides additional information regarding the balances of our borrowings (in thousands):
Quarterly Average End of Period Maximum UPB at
Quarter Ended UPB UPB Any Month-End
September 30, 2022 $ 4,534,744 $ 4,642,911 $ 4,642,911
June 30, 2022 4,581,226 4,561,393 4,926,070
March 31, 2022 4,224,503 4,315,388 4,842,785
December 31, 2021 3,771,684 4,493,699 4,493,699
September 30, 2021 3,191,129 3,409,598 3,409,598
Our debt facilities, including their restrictive covenants, are described in Note 9.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements. At September 30, 2022, we had no off-balance sheet arrangements.
Inflation. The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates in 2022 to combat inflation and restore price stability and it is expected that rates will continue to rise throughout the remainder of 2022. Currently, rising interest rates will positively impact our net interest income since our structured loan portfolio exceeds our corresponding debt balances and the vast majority of our loan portfolio is floating-rate based on LIBOR or SOFR. Additionally, a greater portion of our debt is fixed-rate, as compared to our structured loan portfolio, and will not reset as interest rates rise. Therefore, increases in interest income due to rising interest rates is likely to be greater than the corresponding increase in interest expense on our variable rate debt. See “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk” below for additional details.
Contractual Obligations. During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, the following significant changes were made to our contractual obligations disclosed in our 2021 Annual Report:
● issued $287.5 million of 7.50% Convertible Notes, and used $203.1 million of the proceeds to repurchase a portion of our 4.75% Convertible Notes;
● closed new CLOs issuing $2.52 billion of investment grade notes and unwound a CLO redeeming $441.0 million of outstanding notes;
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● closed a Private Label securitization totaling $489.3 million; and
● entered into new and modified existing debt facilities.
Refer to Note 13 for a description of our debt maturities by year and unfunded commitments at September 30, 2022.
Derivative Financial Instruments
We enter into derivative financial instruments in the normal course of business to manage the potential loss exposure caused by fluctuations of interest rates. See Note 11 for details.
Critical Accounting Policies
Please refer to Note 2 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in our 2021 Annual Report for a discussion of our critical accounting policies. During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, there were no material changes to these policies, except for the adoption of ASU 2020-06 described in Note 2.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Distributable Earnings. We are presenting distributable earnings because we believe it is an important supplemental measure of our operating performance and is useful to investors, analysts and other parties in the evaluation of REITs and their ability to provide dividends to stockholders. Dividends are one of the principal reasons investors invest in REITs. To maintain REIT status, REITs are required to distribute at least 90% of their REIT-taxable income. We consider distributable earnings in determining our quarterly dividend and believe that, over time, distributable earnings are a useful indicator of our dividends per share.
We define distributable earnings as net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders computed in accordance with GAAP, adjusted for accounting items such as depreciation and amortization (adjusted for unconsolidated joint ventures), non-cash stock-based compensation expense, income from MSRs, amortization and write-offs of MSRs, gains/losses on derivative instruments primarily associated with Private Label loans not yet sold and securitized, the tax impact on cumulative gains/losses on derivative instruments associated with Private Label loans sold during the periods presented, changes in fair value of GSE-related derivatives that temporarily flow through earnings, deferred tax provision (benefit), CECL provisions for credit losses (adjusted for realized losses as described below), amortization of the convertible senior notes conversion option (in comparative periods prior to 2022) and gains/losses on the receipt of real estate from the settlement of loans (prior to the sale of the real estate). We also add back one-time charges such as acquisition costs and one-time gains/losses on the early extinguishment of debt and redemption of preferred stock.
We reduce distributable earnings for realized losses in the period we determine that a loan is deemed nonrecoverable in whole or in part. Loans are deemed nonrecoverable upon the earlier of: (1) when the loan receivable is settled (i.e., when the loan is repaid, or in the case of foreclosure, when the underlying asset is sold); or (2) when we determine that it is nearly certain that all amounts due will not be collected. The realized loss amount is equal to the difference between the cash received, or expected to be received, and the book value of the asset.
Distributable earnings are not intended to be an indication of our cash flows from operating activities (determined in accordance with GAAP) or a measure of our liquidity, nor is it entirely indicative of funding our cash needs, including our ability to make cash distributions. Our calculation of distributable earnings may be different from the calculations used by other companies and, therefore, comparability may be limited.
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Distributable earnings is as follows ($ in thousands, except share and per share data):
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2022 2021 2022 2021
Net income attributable to common stockholders $ 62,710 $ 72,804 $ 196,678 $ 211,409
Adjustments:
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest 6,002 8,347 19,811 26,806
Income from mortgage servicing rights (19,408) (32,453) (52,287) (95,688)
Deferred tax (benefit) provision (5,407) 6,256 (7,833) 10,692
Amortization and write-offs of MSRs 26,555 23,757 81,850 62,088
Depreciation and amortization 2,666 2,705 7,846 8,137
Loss on extinguishment of debt 3,262 — 4,612 1,370
Provision for credit losses, net 2,708 (9,867) 10,254 (18,210)
Loss on derivative instruments, net 22,925 1,492 18,472 1,484
Stock-based compensation 3,085 2,612 12,327 7,986
Loss on redemption of preferred stock — — — 3,479
Distributable earnings (1) $ 105,098 $ 75,653 $ 291,730 $ 219,553
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding - GAAP (1) 205,865,016 160,270,905 195,529,340 152,691,461
Less: Convertible notes dilution (2) (18,815,399) — (16,355,146) —
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding - distributable earnings (1) 187,049,617 160,270,905 179,174,194 152,691,461
Diluted distributable earnings per share (1) $ 0.56 $ 0.47 $ 1.63 $ 1.44
(1) Amounts are attributable to common stockholders and OP Unit holders. The OP Units are redeemable for cash, or at our option for shares of our common stock on a one-for-one basis.
(2) Beginning in the first quarter of 2022, the diluted weighted average shares outstanding were adjusted to exclude the potential shares issuable upon conversion and settlement of our convertible senior note’s principal balance. Excluding the effect of a potential conversion in shares until a conversion occurs is consistent with past treatment and other unrealized adjustments to distributable earnings.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
We disclosed a quantitative and qualitative analysis regarding market risk in Item 7A of our 2021 Annual Report. That information is supplemented by the information included above in Item 2 of this report. Other than the developments described thereunder, there have been no material changes in our exposure to market risk since December 31, 2021. The following table projects the potential impact on interest (in thousands) for a 12-month period, assuming hypothetical instantaneous increases of 50 basis points and 100 basis points in LIBOR, SOFR, or other applicable index rate (collectively referred to as the “Index Rates” below). Since it is unlikely that the Index Rates will decrease in the near future as a result of the current economic environment, we have excluded the impact of decreases in the Index Rates.
Assets (Liabilities)
Subject to Interest 50 Basis Point 100 Basis Point
Rate Sensitivity (1) Increase Increase
Interest income from loans and investments $ 14,989,643 $ 72,633 $ 145,265
Interest expense from debt obligations (13,943,827) 61,647 123,294
Impact to net interest income (2) $ 10,986 $ 21,971
(1) Represents the UPB of our loan portfolio and the principal balance of our debt.
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(2) The impact of hypothetical rate changes to net interest income are further benefited by interest income earned on our cash, restricted cash and escrow balances. At September 30, 2022, we had $2.85 billion of cash, restricted cash and escrows, which is earning interest at a weighted average rate of approximately 2.30%, or approximately $65 million annually. The interest rates on these balances are not indexed to an Index Rate and are negotiated periodically with each corresponding bank, therefore, the interest rates may not change in conjunction with changes in Index Rates.
We enter into interest rate swaps to hedge our exposure to changes in interest rates inherent in (1) our held-for-sale Agency Business Private Label loans from the time the loans are rate locked until sale and securitization, and (2) our Agency Business SFR – fixed rate loans from the time the loans are originated until the time they can be financed with match term fixed rate securitized debt. Our interest rate swaps are tied to the five-year and ten-year swap rates and hedge our exposure to Private Label loans, until the time they are securitized, and changes in the fair value of our held-for-sale Agency Business SFR – fixed rate loans. A 50 basis point and a 100 basis point increase to the five-year and ten-year swap rates on our interest rate swaps held at September 30, 2022 would have resulted in a gain of $4.4 million and $8.6 million, respectively, in the nine months ended September 30, 2022, while a 50 basis point and a 100 basis point decrease in the rates would have resulted in a loss of $4.6 million and $9.5 million, respectively.
Our Agency Business originates, sells and services a range of multifamily finance products with Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and HUD. Our loans held-for-sale to these agencies are not currently exposed to interest rate risk during the loan commitment, closing and delivery process. The sale or placement of each loan to an investor is negotiated prior to closing on the loan with the borrower, and the sale or placement is generally effectuated within 60 days of closing. The coupon rate for the loan is set after we establish the interest rate with the investor.
In addition, the fair value of our MSRs is subject to market risk since a significant driver of the fair value of these assets is the discount rates. A 100 basis point increase in the weighted average discount rate would decrease the fair value of our MSRs by $18.2 million at September 30, 2022, while a 100 basis point decrease would increase the fair value by $19.3 million.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Management, with the participation of our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures at September 30, 2022. Based on this evaluation, our chief executive officer and chief financial officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of September 30, 2022.
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended September 30, 2022 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
We are not involved in any material litigation nor, to our knowledge, is any material litigation threatened against us other than the litigation described in Note 13.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
There have been no material changes to the risk factors set forth in Item 1A of our 2021 Annual Report.
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Item 6. Exhibits
Exhibit # Description Form Exhibit # Filing Date
3.1 Articles of Incorporation of Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. S-11 3.1 11/13/03
3.2 Articles of Amendment to Articles of Incorporation of Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. 10-Q 3.2 08/07/07
3.3 Amended and Restated Bylaws of Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. 8-K 3.1 12/01/20
4.1 Indenture, dated as of August 5, 2022, between Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee 8-K 4.1 08/05/22
4.2 Form of 7.50% Convertible Senior Notes due 2025 (attached as Exhibit A to the Indenture filed as Exhibit 4.1 hereto) 8-K 4.2 08/05/22
31.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14, filed herewith
31.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14, filed herewith
32 Certifications of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, filed herewith
101.1 Financial statements from the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. for the quarter ended September 30, 2022, filed on November 4, 2022, formatted in Inline Extensible Business Reporting Language (“XBRL”): (1) the Consolidated Balance Sheets, (2) the Consolidated Statements of Income, (3) the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity, (4) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and (5) the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted in Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
ARBOR REALTY TRUST, INC.
Date: November 4, 2022 By: /s/ Ivan Kaufman
Ivan Kaufman
Chief Executive Officer
Date: November 4, 2022 By: /s/ Paul Elenio
Paul Elenio
Chief Financial Officer
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