The following is a summary of the Two Harbors Investment Corp. (TWO) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript:

Financial Performance:

• Book value of $14.93 per common share as of Q3 2024.

• Generated a 1.3% quarterly economic return on book value and a 7.0% total economic return for the first nine months of 2024.

• Comprehensive income of $19.3 million or $0.18 per weighted average common share in Q3 2024.

• Net interest expense increased to $42 million on higher average borrowing balances, but partially offset by higher RMBS interest income.

• Net servicing income was $172 million, reflecting the performance of MSR and servicing segments.

Business Progress:

• Launched a new brand identity as 'Two' and focused on MSR as a core investment strategy.

• Achieving cost savings through the acquisition and integration of RoundPoint, enhancing economics of MSR investments.

• Initiated a direct-to-consumer (DTC) loan origination channel, generating $22.4 million UPB of first mortgages in the first full quarter.

• Partnership established with a large originator of second liens, acting as a broker on $7.5 million UPB in loans.

Opportunities:

• Plans to scale up the direct-to-consumer channel which will provide hedging benefits against faster-than-expected repayment speeds due to interest rate fluctuations.

• Utilizing the integration and operational improvements within the RoundPoint subsidiary to enhance overall investment returns and protect against prepayment risks.

Risks:

• Market fluctuations with volatility in Fed rate expectations and its potential impacts on MSR valuation and general investment returns.

• Current economic environment showing signs of 'hotter' inflation, jobs, and retail sales data that could affect the future monetary policy and market expectations.

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