凈利息收益率(不包括PAA),即利息收益資產(不包括PAA)平均收益率與利息負債平均經濟成本之間的差額,代表了年化經濟利息費用除以平均利息負債,而凈利息收益率(不包括PAA)則是由利息收入(不包括PAA)加上TBA dollar roll收入和CMBX優惠券收入減去經濟利息費用除以平均利息資產加平均TBA合約和CMBX餘額之和計算而得,為管理層提供了業績監控所依賴的額外盈利性衡量指標。
Economic interest expense increased by $230.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to the same period in 2023, primarily due to higher interest expense on securitized debt and repurchase agreements reflecting higher borrowing rates and higher average interest bearing liabilities, as well as the reduction in the net interest component of interest rate swaps, which was $317.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $394.7 million for the same period in 2023.
Economic interest expense increased by $866.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, primarily due to higher interest expense on securitized debt and repurchase agreements reflecting higher borrowing rates and higher average interest bearing liabilities as well as the reduction in the net interest component of interest rate swaps, which was $946.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to $1.2 billion for the same period in 2023.
We do not manage our portfolio to have a pre-designated amount of borrowings at quarter or year end. Our borrowings at period end are a snapshot of our borrowings as of a date, and this number may differ from average borrowings over the period for a number of reasons. The mortgage-backed securities we own pay principal and interest towards the end of each month and the mortgage-backed securities we purchase are typically settled during the beginning of the month. As a result, depending on the amount of mortgage-backed securities we have committed to purchase, we may retain the principal and interest we receive in the prior month, or we may use it to pay down our borrowings. Moreover, we generally use interest rate swaps, swaptions and other derivative instruments to hedge our portfolio, and as we pledge or receive collateral under these agreements, our borrowings on any given day may be increased or decreased. Our average borrowings during a quarter may differ from period end borrowings as we implement our portfolio management strategies and risk management strategies over changing market conditions by increasing or decreasing leverage. Additionally, these numbers may differ during periods when we conduct equity capital raises, as in certain instances we may purchase additional assets and increase leverage in anticipation of an equity capital raise. Since our average borrowings and period end borrowings can be expected to differ, we believe our average borrowings during a period provide a more accurate representation of our exposure to the risks associated with leverage than our period end borrowings.
At September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the majority of our debt represented repurchase agreements and other secured financing arrangements collateralized by a pledge of our Residential Securities, residential mortgage loans, and MSR. All of our Residential Securities are currently accepted as collateral for these borrowings. However, we limit our borrowings, and thus our potential asset growth, in order to maintain unused borrowing capacity and maintain the liquidity and strength of our balance sheet.
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Other Income (Loss)
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2024 and 2023
Net Gains (Losses) on Investments and Other
Net gains (losses) on disposal of investments was ($169.1) million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to ($616.5) million for the same period in 2023. For the three months ended September 30, 2024, we disposed of Residential Securities with a carrying value of $2.8 billion for an aggregate net gain (loss) of ($8.3) million. For the same period in 2023, we disposed of Residential Securities, with a carrying value of $6.9 billion for an aggregate net gain (loss) of ($602.6) million.
Realized gains (losses) on U.S. Treasury securities sold, not yet purchased was ($117.1) million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $0 for the same period in 2023.
Net unrealized gains (losses) on instruments measured at fair value through earnings was $1.9 billion for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to ($2.1) billion for the same period in 2023, primarily due to favorable changes in unrealized gains (losses) on Agency MBS of $3.8 billion, securitized residential whole loans of consolidated VIEs of $953.6 million, residential credit securities of $61.6 million, U.S. Treasury securities sold, not yet purchased of $29.1 million, and residential whole loans of $23.3 million, partially offset by unfavorable changes in residential securitized debt of consolidated VIEs of ($725.3) million, MSR of ($114.2) million, and CRT securities of ($19.4) million.
Net Gains (Losses) on Derivatives
Net gains (losses) on interest rate swaps for the three months ended September 30, 2024 was ($1.4) billion compared to $1.9 billion for the same period in 2023, primarily attributable to unfavorable changes in unrealized gains (losses) on interest rate swaps, realized gains (losses) on interest rate swaps and net interest component of interest rate swaps. Unrealized gains (losses) on interest rate swaps was ($1.6) billion for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $1.5 billion for the same period in 2023. Realized gains (losses) on termination of interest rate swaps was ($94.0) million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $16.4 million for the same period in 2023, which reflected our termination of fixed-rate payer interest rate swaps with notional amounts of $5.1 billion, compared to notional amounts of $1.1 billion and $300.0 million of fixed-rate payer and receiver interest rate swaps for the same period in 2023. Net interest component on interest rate swaps was $317.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $394.7 million for the same period in 2023.
Net gains (losses) on other derivatives was ($395.0) million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $240.8 million for the same period in 2023. The change in net gains (losses) on other derivatives was primarily due to unfavorable changes in net gains (losses) on futures, which was ($291.5) million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $441.0 million for the same period in 2023, and net gains (losses) on interest rate swaptions, which was ($135.0) million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to ($78.9) million for the same period in 2023, partially offset by a favorable change in net gains (losses) on TBA derivatives, which was $22.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to ($123.7) million for the same period in 2023.
Other, Net
Other, net includes brokerage and commission fees, due diligence costs, securitization expenses, and interest on custodial balances. We also report in Other, net items whose amounts, either individually or in the aggregate, would not, in the opinion of management, be meaningful to readers of the financial statements. Given the nature of certain components of this line item, balances may fluctuate from period to period. Other, net for the three months ended September 30, 2024 was $27.4 million compared to $26.3 million for the same period in 2023, primarily attributable to an increase in interest on custodial balances and decrease in asset write-downs, partially offset by an increase in securitization related costs and MSR financing expenses.
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 and 2023
Net Gains (Losses) on Investments and Other
Net gains (losses) on disposal of investments and other was ($1.1) billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to ($1.7) billion for the same period in 2023. For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, we disposed of Residential Securities with a carrying value of $16.0 billion for an aggregate net gain (loss) of ($821.5) million. For the same
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period in 2023, we disposed of Residential Securities with a carrying value of $20.5 billion for an aggregate net gain (loss) of ($1.7) billion.
Realized gains (losses) on U.S. Treasury securities sold, not yet purchased was ($126.0) million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $0 for the same period in 2023.
Net unrealized gains (losses) on instruments measured at fair value through earnings was $1.2 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to ($2.3) billion for the same period in 2023, primarily due to favorable changes on Agency MBS of $3.2 billion, securitized residential whole loans of consolidated VIEs of $831.3 million, U.S. Treasury securities sold, not yet purchased of $117.5 million, non-Agency MBS of $109.7 million, and participations issued of $24.3 million partially offset by unfavorable changes in unrealized gains (losses) on securitized debt of consolidated VIEs of ($553.1) million, mortgage servicing rights of ($131.1) million, CRT securities of ($56.9) million, and residential whole loans of ($35.7) million.
Net Gains (Losses) on Derivatives
Net gains (losses) on interest rate swaps for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 was $265.4 million compared to $2.5 billion for the same period in 2023, attributable to unfavorable changes in unrealized gains (losses) on interest rate swaps, the change in the net interest component of interest rate swaps and realized gains (losses) on termination of interest rate swaps. Unrealized gains (losses) on interest rate swaps was ($584.1) million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to $1.4 billion for the same period in 2023. Net interest component on interest rate swaps was $946.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to $1.2 billion for the same period in 2023. Realized gains (losses) on termination of interest rate swaps was ($96.5) million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to ($81.3) million for the same period in 2023, which reflected our termination of fixed-rate payer and receiver interest rate swaps with notional amounts of $7.7 billion and $3.3 billion, compared to fixed-rate payer and receiver interest rate swaps with notional amounts of $4.2 billion and $6.6 billion for the same period in 2023.
Net gains (losses) on other derivatives was ($211.7) million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to $216.6 million for the same period in 2023. The change in net gains (losses) on other derivatives was primarily due to unfavorable changes in net gains (losses) on futures, which was ($152.1) million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to $415.7 million for the same period in 2023, and net gains (losses) on interest rate swaptions, which was ($92.8) million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to ($69.2) million for the same period in 2023, partially offset by a favorable change in TBA derivatives, which was $28.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to ($123.7) million for the same period in 2023.
Other, Net
Other, net for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 was $75.6 million compared to $50.9 million for the same period in 2023, primarily attributable to an increase in interest on custodial balances and decrease in asset write-downs, partially offset by an increase in securitization related costs and MSR financing expenses.
General and Administrative Expenses
General and administrative (“G&A”) expenses consist of compensation and other expenses. The following table shows our total G&A expenses as compared to average total assets and average equity for the periods presented.
G&A Expenses and Operating Expense Ratios
Total G&A Expenses
Total G&A Expenses/Average Assets
Total G&A Expenses/Average Equity
For the three months ended
(dollars in thousands)
September 30, 2024
$
43,921
0.18
%
1.48
%
September 30, 2023
$
39,909
0.18
%
1.41
%
For the nine months ended
September 30, 2024
$
127,382
0.18
%
1.46
%
September 30, 2023
$
123,652
0.19
%
1.44
%
G&A expenses were $43.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, an increase of $4.0 million compared to the same period in 2023. The change in the period was primarily due to an increase in compensation expense, partially offset by lower expenses related to technology and professional fees.
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G&A expenses were $127.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, an increase of $3.7 million compared to the same period in 2023. The change in the period was primarily due to an increase in compensation expense, partially offset by lower expenses related to technology and professional fees.
Return on Average Equity
The following table shows the components of our annualized return on average equity for the periods presented.
Components of Annualized Return on Average Equity
Economic Net Interest Income/ Average Equity (1)
Net Servicing Income/Average Equity
Other Income (Loss)/Average Equity (2)
G&A Expenses/ Average Equity
Income Taxes/ Average Equity
Return on Average Equity
For the three months ended
September 30, 2024
11.12
%
3.68
%
(10.76
%)
(1.48
%)
0.21
%
2.77
%
September 30, 2023
12.39
%
3.12
%
(33.84
%)
(1.41
%)
(0.44
%)
(20.18
%)
For the nine months ended
September 30, 2024
11.51
%
3.66
%
(7.49
%)
(1.46
%)
(0.06
%)
6.16
%
September 30, 2023
13.35
%
2.78
%
(28.76
%)
(1.44
%)
(0.44
%)
(14.51
%)
(1) Economic net interest income includes the net interest component of interest rate swaps and net interest on initial margin related to interest rate swaps, which is reported in Other, net in the Company’s Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss).
(2) Other income (loss) excludes the net interest component of interest rate swaps.
Unrealized Gains and Losses - Available-for-Sale Investments
The unrealized fluctuations in market values of our available-for-sale Agency MBS, for which the fair value option is not elected, do not impact our GAAP net income (loss) but rather are reflected on our balance sheet by changing the carrying value of the asset and stockholders’ equity under accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). As a result of this fair value accounting treatment, our book value and book value per share are likely to fluctuate far more than if we used amortized cost accounting. As a result, comparisons with companies that use amortized cost accounting for some or all of their balance sheet may not be meaningful.
The following table shows cumulative unrealized gains and losses on our available-for-sale investments reflected in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition.
September 30, 2024
December 31, 2023
(dollars in thousands)
Unrealized gain
$
6,142
$
5,051
Unrealized loss
(718,345)
(1,340,451)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
$
(712,203)
$
(1,335,400)
Unrealized changes in the estimated fair value of available-for-sale investments may have a direct effect on our potential earnings and dividends: positive changes will increase our equity base and allow us to increase our borrowing capacity while negative changes tend to reduce borrowing capacity. A very large negative change in the net fair value of our available-for-sale Residential Securities might impair our liquidity position, requiring us to sell assets with the potential result of realized losses upon sale.
The fair value of these securities being less than amortized cost at September 30, 2024 is solely due to market conditions and not the quality of the assets. Substantially all of the Agency MBS have an actual or implied credit rating that is the same as that of the U.S. government. The investments do not require an allowance for credit losses because we currently have the ability and intent to hold the investments to maturity or for a period of time sufficient for a forecasted market price recovery up to or beyond the cost of the investments, and it is not more likely than not that we will be required to sell the investments before recovery of the amortized cost bases, which may be maturity. Also, we are guaranteed payment of the principal and interest amounts of the securities by the respective issuing Agency.
Financial Condition
Total assets were $101.5 billion and $93.2 billion at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. The change was primarily due to increases in securitized residential whole loans of consolidated VIEs of $7.7 billion, securities of $2.1 billion, mortgage servicing rights of $570.9 million, and cash and cash equivalents of $148.0 million, partially offset by decreases in
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receivables for unsettled trades of $1.9 billion and principal and interest receivable of $161.7 million. Our portfolio composition, net equity allocation and debt-to-net equity ratio by asset class were as follows at September 30, 2024.
Agency MBS
Residential Credit (1)
MSR
Total
Assets
(dollars in thousands)
Fair value
$
69,150,399
$
25,899,398
$
2,693,057
$
97,742,854
Implied market value of derivatives (2)
3,328,141
—
—
3,328,141
Debt
Repurchase agreements
59,828,936
4,481,340
—
64,310,276
Implied cost basis of derivatives (2)
3,333,873
—
—
3,333,873
Other secured financing
—
—
600,000
600,000
Debt issued by securitization vehicles
—
18,709,118
—
18,709,118
Participations issued
—
467,006
—
467,006
U.S. Treasury securities sold, not yet purchased
2,016,681
57,927
(31,089)
2,043,519
Net forward purchases
1,084,072
—
34,873
1,118,945
Other
Net other assets / liabilities
1,387,305
204,559
459,827
2,051,691
Net equity allocated
$
7,602,283
$
2,388,566
$
2,549,100
$
12,539,949
Net equity allocated (%)
61
%
18
%
21
%
100
%
Debt/net equity ratio (3)
7.9:1
9.9:1
0.2:1
6.9:1
(1) Fair value includes residential loans held for sale, commercial assets and liabilities and assets and liabilities associated with non-controlling interests.
(2) Derivatives include TBA contracts under Agency MBS.
(3) Represents the debt/net equity ratio as determined using amounts in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition.
ResidentialSecurities
Substantially all of our Agency MBS at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 were backed by single-family residential mortgage loans and were secured with a first lien position on the underlying single-family properties. Our mortgage-backed securities were largely Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, or Ginnie Mae pass through certificates or CMOs, which have an actual or implied credit rating that is the same as that of the U.S. government. We carry all of our Agency MBS at fair value in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition.
We accrete discount balances as an increase to interest income over the expected life of the related interest earning assets and we amortize premium balances as a decrease to interest income over the expected life of the related interest earning assets. At September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, we had in our Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition a total of $1.3 billion and $1.4 billion, respectively, of unamortized discount (which is the difference between the remaining principal value and current amortized cost of our Residential Securities acquired at a price below principal value) and a total of $2.4 billion and $2.4 billion, respectively, of unamortized premium (which is the difference between the remaining principal value and the current amortized cost of our Residential Securities acquired at a price above principal value).
The weighted average experienced prepayment speed on our Agency MBS portfolio for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 was 7.6% and 7.3%, respectively. The weighted average projected long-term prepayment speed on our Agency MBS portfolio as of September 30, 2024 and 2023 was 11.9% and 7.1%, respectively.
Given our current portfolio composition, if mortgage principal prepayment rates were to increase over the life of our mortgage-backed securities, all other factors being equal, our net interest income would decrease during the life of these mortgage-backed securities as we would be required to amortize our net premium balance into income over a shorter time period. Similarly, if mortgage principal prepayment rates were to decrease over the life of our mortgage-backed securities, all other factors being equal, our net interest income would increase during the life of these mortgage-backed securities as we would amortize our net premium balance over a longer time period.
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The following table presents our Residential Securities that were carried at fair value at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023.
September 30, 2024
December 31, 2023
Estimated Fair Value
Agency
Fixed-rate pass-through
$
64,792,957
$
62,198,941
Adjustable-rate pass-through
169,334
191,489
CMO
79,404
82,972
Interest-only
379,638
264,005
Multifamily
3,702,260
3,544,528
Reverse mortgages
26,806
26,853
Total agency securities
$
69,150,399
$
66,308,788
Residential credit
Credit risk transfer
$
826,841
$
974,059
Alt-A
168,295
150,235
Prime
34,963
180,647
Subprime
257,792
235,605
NPL/RPL
993,248
1,197,555
Prime jumbo (>= 2010 vintage)
162,398
344,232
Total residential credit securities
$
2,443,537
$
3,082,333
Total Residential Securities
$
71,593,936
$
69,391,121
The following table summarizes certain characteristics of our Residential Securities (excluding interest-only mortgage-backed securities) and interest-only mortgage-backed securities at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023.
September 30, 2024
December 31, 2023
Residential Securities (1)
(dollars in thousands)
Principal amount
$
70,485,285
$
70,078,626
Net premium
112,585
63,902
Amortized cost
70,597,870
70,142,528
Amortized cost / principal amount
100.16
%
100.09
%
Carrying value
70,658,101
68,701,769
Carrying value / principal amount
100.25
%
98.04
%
Weighted average coupon rate
5.00
%
4.68
%
Weighted average yield
4.92
%
4.64
%
Adjustable-rate Residential Securities (1)
Principal amount
$
1,026,575
$
1,206,700
Weighted average coupon rate
8.96
%
8.79
%
Weighted average yield
8.04
%
8.09
%
Weighted average term to next adjustment (2)
7 Months
8 Months
Weighted average lifetime cap (3)
9.33
%
9.34
%
Principal amount at period end as % of total residential securities
1.46
%
1.72
%
Fixed-rate Residential Securities (1)
Principal amount
$
69,458,710
$
68,871,926
Weighted average coupon rate
4.94
%
4.61
%
Weighted average yield
4.87
%
4.58
%
Principal amount at period end as % of total residential securities
98.54
%
98.28
%
Interest-only Residential Securities
Notional amount
$
34,832,800
$
25,918,105
Net premium
1,012,067
865,467
Amortized cost
1,012,067
865,467
Amortized cost / notional amount
2.91
%
3.34
%
Carrying value
935,835
689,352
Carrying value / notional amount
2.69
%
2.66
%
Weighted average coupon rate
0.49
%
0.43
%
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Weighted average yield
0.03
%
NM
(1) Excludes interest-only MBS.
(2) Excludes non-Agency MBS and CRT securities.
(3) Excludes non-Agency MBS and CRT securities as this attribute is not applicable to these asset classes.
NM Not meaningful.
The following tables summarize certain characteristics of our Residential Credit portfolio at September 30, 2024.
Payment Structure
Investment Characteristics (1)
Product
Estimated Fair Value
Senior
Subordinate
Coupon
Credit Enhancement
60+ Delinquencies
3M VPR (2)
(dollars in thousands)
Credit risk transfer
$
826,841
$
—
$
826,841
9.75
%
1.71
%
0.89
%
5.57
%
Alt-A
168,295
—
168,295
7.08
%
9.54
%
3.38
%
14.16
%
Prime
34,963
22,371
12,592
4.17
%
0.75
%
1.75
%
4.58
%
Subprime
257,792
60,988
196,804
7.32
%
23.71
%
13.09
%
11.88
%
Re-performing loan securitizations
605,931
388,225
217,706
6.02
%
27.75
%
27.77
%
19.19
%
Non-performing loan securitizations
387,317
356,504
30,813
6.39
%
37.16
%
76.82
%
9.69
%
Prime jumbo (>=2010 vintage)
162,398
90,565
71,833
5.28
%
1.03
%
0.58
%
4.60
%
Total/weighted average
$
2,443,537
$
918,653
$
1,524,884
7.49
%
17.54
%
21.89
%
10.93
%
(1) Investment characteristics exclude the impact of interest-only securities.
(2) Represents the 3 month voluntary prepayment rate (“VPR”).
Bond Coupon
Product
ARM
Fixed
Floater
Interest-Only
Estimated Fair Value
(dollars in thousands)
Credit risk transfer
$
—
$
—
$
826,841
$
—
$
826,841
Alt-A
1,311
166,984
—
—
168,295
Prime
—
19,068
—
15,895
34,963
Subprime
—
237,485
20,232
75
257,792
Re-performing loan securitizations
—
605,931
—
—
605,931
Non-performing loan securitizations
—
387,317
—
—
387,317
Prime jumbo (>=2010 vintage)
—
51,901
19,931
90,566
162,398
Total
$
1,311
$
1,468,686
$
867,004
$
106,536
$
2,443,537
Contractual Obligations
The following table summarizes the effect on our liquidity and cash flows from contractual obligations at September 30, 2024. The table does not include the effect of net interest rate payments on our interest rate swap agreements. The net swap payments will fluctuate based on monthly changes in the receive rate. At September 30, 2024, the interest rate swaps had a net fair value of ($56.2) million.
Within One Year
One to Three Years
Three to Five Years
More than Five Years
Total
(dollars in thousands)
Repurchase agreements
$
63,976,259
$
334,017
$
—
$
—
$
64,310,276
Interest expense on repurchase agreements (1)
317,215
12,422
—
—
329,637
Other secured financing
225,000
375,000
—
—
600,000
Interest expense on other secured financing (1)
36,423
5,632
—
—
42,055
Debt issued by securitization vehicles (principal)
—
—
—
19,307,363
19,307,363
Interest expense on debt issued by securitization vehicles
1,017,718
2,035,436
2,035,436
31,485,371
36,573,961
Participations issued (principal)
—
—
—
448,907
448,907
Interest expense on participations issued
32,992
65,983
65,983
819,176
984,134
Long-term operating lease obligations
4,113
525
90
—
4,728
Total
$
65,609,720
$
2,829,015
$
2,101,509
$
52,060,817
$
122,601,061
(1) Interest expense on repurchase agreements and other secured financing calculated based on rates at September 30, 2024.
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In the coming periods, we expect to continue to finance our Residential Securities in a manner that is largely consistent with our current operations via repurchase agreements. We may use securitization structures, credit facilities, or other term financing structures to finance certain of our assets. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, we received $4.9 billion from principal repayments and $17.3 billion in cash from disposal of Securities. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, we received $4.7 billion from principal repayments and $18.7 billion in cash from disposal of Securities.
Commitments and Contractual Obligations with Unconsolidated Entities
We do not have any commitments or contractual obligations arising from arrangements with unconsolidated entities that have or are reasonably likely to have a material effect on our financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, cash requirements or capital resources.
Capital Management
Maintaining a strong balance sheet that can support the business even in times of economic stress and market volatility is of critical importance to our business strategy. A strong and robust capital position is essential to executing our investment strategy. Our capital strategy is predicated on a strong capital position, which enables us to execute our investment strategy regardless of the market environment. Our capital policy defines the parameters and principles supporting a comprehensive capital management practice.
The major risks impacting capital are liquidity and funding risk, investment/market risk, credit risk, counterparty risk, operational risk and compliance, regulatory and legal risk. For further discussion of the risks we are subject to, please see Part I, Item 1A. “Risk Factors” in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and in Part II, Item 1A. “Risk Factors” in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Capital requirements are based on maintaining levels above approved thresholds, ensuring the quality of our capital appropriately reflects our asset mix, market and funding structure. In the event we fall short of our internal thresholds, we will consider appropriate actions which may include asset sales, changes in asset mix, reductions in asset purchases or originations, issuance of capital or other capital enhancing or risk reduction strategies.
Stockholders’ Equity
The following table provides a summary of total stockholders’ equity at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023:
September 30, 2024
December 31, 2023
Stockholders’ equity
(dollars in thousands)
6.95% Series F fixed-to-floating rate cumulative redeemable preferred stock
696,910
696,910
6.50% Series G fixed-to-floating rate cumulative redeemable preferred stock
411,335
411,335
6.75% Series I fixed-to-floating rate cumulative redeemable preferred stock
428,324
428,324
Common stock
5,580
5,001
Additional paid-in capital
24,851,604
23,672,391
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
(712,203)
(1,335,400)
Accumulated deficit
(13,238,288)
(12,622,768)
Total stockholders’ equity
$
12,443,262
$
11,255,793
Capital Stock
Common Stock
In January 2022, we announced that our Board authorized the repurchase of up to $1.5 billion of our outstanding shares of common stock through December 31, 2024 (the “Share Repurchase Program”). During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, no shares were purchased under the Share Repurchase Program.
On August 6, 2020, we entered into separate Amended and Restated Distribution Agency Agreements (as amended by Amendment No. 1 to the Amended and Restated Distribution Agency Agreements on August 6, 2021, and Amendment No. 2 to the Amended and Restated Distribution Agency Agreements on November 3, 2022, collectively, the “Prior Sales Agreements”) with each of Barclays Capital Inc., BofA Securities, Inc., Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, RBC Capital Markets, LLC, UBS Securities LLC and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC (collectively, the “Prior Sales Agents”). Pursuant to the Prior Sales Agreements, we offered and sold shares of
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common stock, having an aggregate offering price of up to $1.5 billion, from time to time through any of the Prior Sales Agents (the “Prior At-the-Market Sales Program”).
On September 20, 2024, we entered into new Distribution Agency Agreements (collectively, the “Sales Agreements”) with each of Barclays Capital Inc., BNP Paribas Securities Corp., BofA Securities, Inc., Citizens JMP Securities, LLC, Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc., Morgan Stanley & Co., LLC, RBC Capital Markets, LLC, UBS Securities LLC and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC (collectively, the “Sales Agents”), which terminated and replaced the Prior Sales Agreements. Under the terms of the Sales Agreements, we may offer and sell shares of its common stock, having an aggregate offering price of up to $1.5 billion, from time to time through any of the Sales Agents (the "Current At-the-Market Sales Program" and, together with the Prior At-the-Market Sales Program, the "at-the-market sales program").
During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, under the at-the-market sales program, we issued 57.0 million and 57.6 million shares for proceeds of $1.1 billion and $1.2 billion, respectively, each net of commissions and fees. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, under the at-the-market sales program, we issued 0.9 million and 26.2 million shares for proceeds of $17.8 million and $580.5 million, respectively, each net of commissions and fees. Refer to the “Capital Stock” Note located within Item 1 for additional information related to the at-the-market sales program.
Preferred Stock
On November 3, 2022, our Board approved a repurchase plan for all of our existing outstanding Preferred Stock (as defined below, the “Preferred Stock Repurchase Program”). Under the terms of the plan, we are authorized to repurchase up to an aggregate of 63,500,000 shares of Preferred Stock, comprised of up to (i) 28,800,000 shares of our 6.95% Series F Fixed-to-Floating Rate Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “Series F Preferred Stock”), (ii) 17,000,000 shares of our 6.50% Series G Fixed-to-Floating Rate Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “Series G Preferred Stock”), and (iii) 17,700,000 shares of our 6.75% Series I Fixed-to-Floating Rate Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “Series I Preferred Stock”, and together with Series F Preferred Stock and Series G Preferred Stock, the “Preferred Stock”). The aggregate liquidation value of the Preferred Stock that may be repurchased by us pursuant to the Preferred Stock Repurchase Program, as of November 3, 2022, was approximately $1.6 billion. The Preferred Stock Repurchase Program became effective on November 3, 2022, and shall expire on December 31, 2024. No shares were repurchased with respect to the Preferred Stock Repurchase Program during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024.
Purchases made pursuant to the Preferred Stock Repurchase Program will be made in either the open market or in privately negotiated transactions from time to time as permitted by securities laws and other legal requirements. The timing, manner, price and amount of any repurchases will be determined by us in our discretion and will be subject to economic and market conditions, stock price, applicable legal requirements and other factors. The authorization does not obligate us to acquire any particular amount of Preferred Stock and the program may be suspended or discontinued at our discretion without prior notice.
Leverage and Capital
We believe that it is prudent to maintain conservative GAAP leverage ratios and economic leverage ratios as there may be continued volatility in the mortgage and credit markets. Our capital policy governs our capital and leverage position including setting limits. Based on the guidelines, we generally expect to maintain an economic leverage ratio of less than 10:1. Our actual economic leverage ratio varies from time to time based upon various factors, including our management’s opinion of the level of risk of our assets and liabilities, our liquidity position, our level of unused borrowing capacity, the availability of credit, over-collateralization levels required by lenders when we pledge assets to secure borrowings and our assessment of domestic and international market conditions.
Our GAAP leverage ratio at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 was 6.9:1 and 6.8:1, respectively. Our economic leverage ratio, which is computed as the sum of Recourse Debt, cost basis of TBA derivatives outstanding, and net forward purchases (sales) of investments divided by total equity was 5.7:1 and 5.7:1, at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. Our GAAP capital ratio at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 was 12.4% and 12.2%, respectively. Our economic capital ratio, which represents our ratio of stockholders’ equity to total economic assets (inclusive of the implied market value of TBA derivatives and net of debt issued by securitization vehicles), was 14.6% and 14.0% at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. Economic leverage ratio and economic capital ratio are non-GAAP financial measures. Refer to the “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section for additional information, including reconciliations to their most directly comparable GAAP results.
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Risk Management
We are subject to a variety of risks in the ordinary conduct of our business. The effective management of these risks is of critical importance to the overall success of Annaly. The objective of our risk management framework is to identify, measure and monitor these risks.
Our risk management framework is intended to facilitate a holistic, enterprise-wide view of risk. We believe we have built a strong and collaborative risk management culture throughout Annaly focused on awareness which supports appropriate understanding and management of our key risks. Each employee is accountable for identifying, monitoring and managing risk within their area of responsibility.
Risk Appetite
We maintain a firm-wide risk appetite statement which defines the types and levels of risk we are willing to take in order to achieve our business objectives, and reflects our risk management philosophy. We engage in risk activities based on our core expertise that aim to enhance value for our stockholders. Our activities focus on income generation and capital preservation through proactive portfolio management, supported by a conservative liquidity and leverage posture.
The risk appetite statement asserts the following key risk parameters to guide our investment management activities:
Risk Parameter
Description
Portfolio Composition
We will maintain a portfolio comprised of target assets approved by our Board and in accordance with our capital allocation policy.
Leverage
We generally expect to maintain an economic leverage ratio no greater than 10:1 considerate of our overall capital allocation framework.
Liquidity Risk
We will seek to maintain an unencumbered asset portfolio sufficient to meet our liquidity needs under adverse market conditions.
Interest Rate Risk
We will seek to manage interest rate risk to protect the portfolio from adverse rate movements utilizing derivative instruments targeting both income and capital preservation.
Credit Risk
We will seek to manage credit risk by making investments which conform to our specific investment policy parameters and optimize risk-adjusted returns.
Capital Preservation
We will seek to protect our capital base through disciplined risk management practices.
Operational Risk
We will seek to limit impacts to our business through disciplined operational risk management practices addressing areas including but not limited to, management of key third party relationships (i.e. originators, sub-servicers), human capital management, cybersecurity and technology related matters, business continuity and financial reporting risk.
Compliance, Regulatory and Legal
We will seek to comply with regulatory requirements needed to maintain our REIT status and our exemption from registration under the Investment Company Act and the licenses and approvals of our regulated and licensed subsidiaries.
Governance
Risk management begins with our Board, through the review and oversight of the risk management framework, and executive management, through the ongoing formulation of risk management practices and related execution in managing risk. The Board exercises its oversight of risk management primarily through the Risk Committee and Audit Committee with support from the other Board Committees. The Risk Committee is responsible for oversight of our risk governance structure, risk management (operational and market risk) and risk assessment guidelines and policies and our risk appetite. The Audit Committee is responsible for oversight of the quality and integrity of our accounting, internal controls and financial reporting practices, including independent auditor selection, evaluation and review, and oversight of the internal audit function. The Risk Committee and the Audit Committee jointly oversee practices and policies related to cybersecurity and receive regular reports from management throughout the year on cybersecurity and related risks. The Management Development and Compensation Committee is responsible for oversight of risk related to our compensation policies and practices and other human capital matters such as succession and culture. The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee assists the Board in its oversight of our corporate governance framework and the annual self-evaluation of the Board, and the Corporate Responsibility Committee assists the Board in its oversight of any matters that may present reputational or environmental, social, and governance (“ESG”) risk to us. The full Board has overall responsibility for ESG oversight, and the Corporate Responsibility Committee meets jointly with other Committees from time to time in order to review areas of shared responsibility.
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Risk assessment and risk management are the responsibility of our management. A series of management committees has oversight or decision-making responsibilities for risk management activities. Membership of these committees is reviewed regularly to ensure the appropriate personnel are engaged in the risk management process. Three primary management committees have been established to provide a comprehensive framework for risk management. The management committees responsible for our risk management include the Enterprise Risk Committee (“ERC”), Asset / Liability Committee (“ALCO”) and the Financial Reporting and Disclosure Committee (“FRDC”). Each of these committees reports to our management Operating Committee, which is responsible for oversight and management of our operations, including oversight and approval authority over all aspects of our enterprise risk management.
Audit Services is an independent function with reporting lines to the Audit Committee. Audit Services is responsible for performing our internal audit activities, which includes independently assessing and validating key controls within the risk management framework.
Our compliance group is responsible for oversight of our regulatory compliance. Our Chief Compliance Officer has reporting lines to the Audit Committee.
Description of Risks
We are subject to a variety of risks due to the business we operate. Risk categories are an important component of a robust enterprise-wide risk management framework.
We have identified the following primary categories that we utilize to identify, assess, measure and monitor risk.
Risk
Description
Liquidity and Funding Risk
Risk to earnings, capital or business resulting from our inability to meet our obligations when they come due without incurring unacceptable losses because of inability to liquidate assets or obtain adequate funding.
Investment/Market Risk
Risk to earnings, capital or business resulting in the decline in value of our assets or an increase in the costs of financing caused by changes in market variables, such as interest rates, which affect the values of investment securities and other investment instruments.
Credit Risk
Risk to earnings, capital or business resulting from an obligor’s failure to meet the terms of any contract or otherwise failure to perform as agreed. This risk is present in lending and investing activities.
Counterparty Risk
Risk to earnings, capital or business resulting from a counterparty’s failure to meet the terms of any contract or otherwise failure to perform as agreed. This risk is present in funding, hedging and investing activities.
Operational Risk
Risk to earnings, capital, reputation or business arising from inadequate or failed internal processes or systems (including business continuity planning), human factors or external events. This risk also applies to our use of proprietary and third party models, software vendors and data providers, and oversight of third party service providers such as sub-servicers, due diligence firms etc.
Compliance, Regulatory and Legal Risk
Risk to earnings, capital, reputation or conduct of business arising from violations of, or nonconformance with internal and external applicable rules and regulations, losses resulting from lawsuits or adverse judgments, or from changes in the regulatory environment that may impact our business model.
Liquidity and Funding Risk Management
Our liquidity and funding risk management strategy is designed to ensure the availability of sufficient resources to support our business and meet our financial obligations under both normal and adverse market and business environments. Our liquidity and funding risk management practices consist of the following primary elements:
Element
Description
Funding
Availability of diverse and stable sources of funds.
Excess Liquidity
Excess liquidity primarily in the form of unencumbered assets and cash.
Maturity Profile
Diversity and tenor of liabilities and modest use of leverage.
Stress Testing
Scenario modeling to measure the resiliency of our liquidity position.
Liquidity Management Policies
Comprehensive policies including monitoring, risk limits and an escalation protocol.
Funding
Our primary financing sources are repurchase agreements provided through counterparty arrangements and through our wholly-owned subsidiary, Arcola Securities, Inc. (“Arcola”), other secured financing, debt issued by securitization vehicles, mortgages,
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credit facilities, note sales and various forms of equity. We maintain excess liquidity by holding unencumbered liquid assets that could be either used to collateralize additional borrowings or sold.
We seek to conservatively manage our repurchase agreement funding position through a variety of methods including diversity, breadth and depth of counterparties and maintaining a staggered maturity profile.
Arcola provides direct access to third party funding as a FINRA member broker-dealer. Arcola borrows funds through the General Collateral Finance Repo service offered by the FICC, with FICC acting as the central counterparty. In addition, Arcola may borrow funds through direct repurchase agreements.
To reduce our liquidity risk we maintain a laddered approach to our repurchase agreements. At September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the weighted average days to maturity was 34 days and 44 days, respectively.
Our repurchase agreements generally provide that in the event of a margin call we must provide additional securities or cash on the same business day that a margin call is made. Should prepayment speeds on the mortgages underlying our Agency and Residential mortgage-backed securities and/or market interest rates or other factors move suddenly and cause declines in the market value of assets posted as collateral, resulting margin calls may cause an adverse change in our liquidity position. We have continued to diversify our financing profile adding new non-mark-to-market facilities and financing options under existing facilities for our Residential Credit operating segment. The non-mark-to-market facilities have margin call features that adjust on factors other than the changes in the market value of pledged collateral. We remain active and flexible in our liquidity structure.
At September 30, 2024, we had total financial assets and cash pledged against existing liabilities of $68.7 billion. The weighted average haircut was approximately 3% on repurchase agreements. The quality and character of the Residential Securities that we pledge as collateral under the repurchase agreements and interest rate swaps did not materially change at September 30, 2024, compared to the same period in 2023, and our counterparties did not materially alter any requirements, including required haircuts, related to the collateral we pledge under repurchase agreements and interest rate swaps during the three months ended September 30, 2024.
The following table presents our quarterly average and quarter-end repurchase agreement and reverse repurchase agreement balances outstanding for the periods presented:
Repurchase Agreements
Reverse Repurchase Agreements
Average Daily Amount Outstanding
Ending Amount Outstanding
Average Daily Amount Outstanding
Ending Amount Outstanding
For the three months ended
(dollars in thousands)
September 30, 2024
$
67,092,629
$
64,310,276
$
3,041,120
$
—
June 30, 2024
63,043,218
60,787,994
2,322,479
—
March 31, 2024
64,027,388
58,975,232
2,323,485
—
December 31, 2023
61,924,576
62,201,543
1,340,204
—
September 30, 2023
66,020,036
64,693,821
257,097
—
June 30, 2023
64,591,463
61,637,600
600,968
—
March 31, 2023
60,477,833
60,993,018
371,429
—
December 31, 2022
59,946,810
59,512,597
102,025
—
September 30, 2022
56,354,310
54,160,731
139,991
—
Our committed facility warehouse lines provide financing for our MSR portfolio for liquidity purposes. We maintain a conservative approach to these facilities, generally over-collateralizing the lines against margin calls.
The following table provides information on our repurchase agreements and other secured financing by maturity date at September 30, 2024. The weighted average remaining maturity on our repurchase agreements and other secured financing was 36 days at September 30, 2024:
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September 30, 2024
Principal Balance
Weighted Average Rate
% of Total
(dollars in thousands)
1 day
$
22,536,577
5.22
%
34.7
%
2 to 29 days
2,094,734
6.11
%
3.2
%
30 to 59 days
34,814,805
5.11
%
53.6
%
60 to 89 days
3,801,389
5.37
%
5.9
%
90 to 119 days
131,078
5.90
%
0.2
%
Over 119 days (1)
1,531,693
7.36
%
2.4
%
Total
$
64,910,276
5.25
%
100.0
%
(1) Approximately 1% of the total repurchase agreements and other secured financing had a remaining maturity over 1 year.
We also finance our investments in residential mortgage loans through the issuance of securitization transactions sponsored by our wholly-owned subsidiary Onslow Bay Financial LLC (“Onslow Bay”) under the Onslow Bay private-label securitization program. In order to increase financing optionality for our Onslow Bay platform we closed a new warehouse facility and expanded an existing facility. Both facilities include expanded product offerings with a committed component for residential whole loans.
The following table presents our outstanding debt balances and associated weighted average rates and days to maturity at September 30, 2024:
Weighted Average Rate
Principal Balance
As of Period End
For the Quarter
Weighted Average
Days to Maturity (1)
(dollars in thousands)
Repurchase agreements
$
64,310,276
5.23
%
5.50
%
34
Other secured financing
600,000
7.95
%
8.05
%
317
Debt issued by securitization vehicles (2)
19,307,363
5.27
%
5.17
%
12,937
Participations issued (2)
448,907
7.35
%
7.01
%
10,888
Total indebtedness
$
84,666,546
(1) Determined based on estimated weighted-average lives of the underlying debt instruments.
(2) Non-recourse to Annaly.
Excess Liquidity
Our primary source of liquidity is the availability of unencumbered assets which may be provided as collateral to support additional funding needs. We target minimum thresholds of available, unencumbered assets to maintain excess liquidity. The following table illustrates our asset portfolio available to support potential collateral obligations and funding needs.
Assets are considered encumbered if pledged as collateral against an existing liability, and therefore are no longer available to support additional funding. An asset is considered unencumbered if it has not been pledged or securitized. The following table also provides the carrying amount of our encumbered and unencumbered financial assets at September 30, 2024:
Encumbered Assets
Unencumbered Assets
Total
Financial assets
(dollars in thousands)
Cash and cash equivalents
$
1,235,942
$
324,217
$
1,560,159
Investments, at carrying value (1)
Agency mortgage-backed securities
63,728,087
4,351,762
68,079,849
Credit risk transfer securities
823,416
3,425
826,841
Non-agency mortgage-backed securities
1,326,174
290,522
1,616,696
Commercial mortgage-backed securities
106,241
—
106,241
Residential mortgage loans (2)
22,755,806
593,814
23,349,620
MSR
1,842,510
850,547
2,693,057
Other assets (3)
—
53,291
53,291
Total financial assets
$
91,818,176
$
6,467,578
$
98,285,754
(1) The amounts reflected in the table above are on a settlement date basis and may differ from the total positions reported in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition.
(2) Includes assets transferred or pledged to securitization vehicles.
(3) Includes commercial real estate investments and interests in certain joint ventures.
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We maintain liquid assets in order to satisfy our current and future obligations in normal and stressed operating environments. These are held as the primary means of liquidity risk mitigation. The composition of our liquid assets is also considered and is subject to certain parameters. The composition is monitored for concentration risk, including in respect of our deposits of our cash and cash equivalents, and asset type. We believe the assets we consider liquid can be readily converted into cash, through liquidation or by being used as collateral in financing arrangements (including as additional collateral to support existing financial arrangements). Our balance sheet also generates liquidity on an on-going basis through mortgage principal and interest repayments and net earnings held prior to payment of dividends. The following table presents our liquid assets as a percentage of total assets at September 30, 2024:
Carrying Value (1)
Liquid assets
(dollars in thousands)
Cash and cash equivalents
$
1,560,159
Residential Securities (2)
70,523,311
Commercial mortgage-backed securities
106,241
Residential mortgage loans (3)
2,305,613
Total liquid assets
$
74,495,324
Percentage of liquid assets to carrying amount of encumbered and unencumbered financial assets (4)
96.46
%
(1) Carrying value approximates the market value of assets. The assets listed in this table include $68.7 billion of assets that have been pledged as collateral against existing liabilities at September 30, 2024. Please refer to the Encumbered and Unencumbered Assets table for related information.
(2) The amounts reflected in the table above are on a settlement date basis and may differ from the total positions reported in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition.
(3) Excludes securitized residential mortgage loans transferred or pledged to consolidated VIEs carried at fair value of $21.0 billion.
(4) Denominator is computed based on the carrying amount of encumbered and unencumbered financial assets, excluding assets transferred or pledged to securitization vehicles, of $21.1 billion.
Maturity Profile
We consider the profile of our assets, liabilities and derivatives when managing both liquidity risk as well as investment/market risk employing a measurement of both the maturity gap and interest rate sensitivity gap. We determine the amount of liquid assets that are required to be held by monitoring several liquidity metrics. We utilize several modeling techniques to analyze our current and potential obligations including the expected cash flows from our assets, liabilities and derivatives. The following table illustrates the expected final maturities and cash flows of our assets, liabilities and derivatives. The table is based on a static portfolio and assumes no reinvestment of asset cash flows and no future liabilities are entered into. In assessing the maturity of our assets, liabilities and off-balance sheet obligations, we use the stated maturities, or our prepayment expectations for assets and liabilities that exhibit prepayment characteristics. Cash and cash equivalents are included in the ‘Less than 3 Months’ maturity bucket, as they are typically held for a short period of time.
With respect to each maturity bucket, our maturity gap is considered negative when the amount of maturing liabilities exceeds the amount of maturing assets. A negative gap increases our liquidity risk as we must enter into future liabilities.
Our interest rate sensitivity gap is the difference between interest earning assets and interest bearing liabilities maturing or re-pricing within a given time period. Unlike the calculation of maturity gap, interest rate sensitivity gap includes the effect of our interest rate swaps. A gap is considered positive when the amount of interest-rate sensitive assets exceeds the amount of interest-rate sensitive liabilities. A gap is considered negative when the amount of interest-rate sensitive liabilities exceeds interest-rate sensitive assets. During a period of rising interest rates, a negative gap would tend to adversely affect net interest income, while a positive gap would tend to result in an increase in net interest income. During a period of falling interest rates, a negative gap would tend to result in an increase in net interest income, while a positive gap would tend to affect net interest income adversely. Because different types of assets and liabilities with the same or similar maturities may react differently to changes in overall market rates or conditions, changes in interest rates may affect net interest income positively or negatively even if assets and liabilities were perfectly matched in each maturity category. The amount of assets and liabilities utilized to compute our interest rate sensitivity gap was determined in accordance with the contractual terms of the assets and liabilities, except that adjustable-rate loans and securities are included in the period in which their interest rates are first scheduled to adjust and not in the period in which they mature. The effects of interest rate swaps, whereby we generally pay a fixed rate and receive a floating rate and effectively lock in our financing costs for a longer term, are also reflected in our interest rate sensitivity gap.
The interest rate sensitivity of our assets and liabilities in the following table at September 30, 2024 could vary substantially based on actual prepayment experience.
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Less than 3 Months
3-12 Months
More than 1 Year to 3 Years
3 Years and Over
Total
Financial assets
(dollars in thousands)
Cash and cash equivalents
$
1,560,159
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
1,560,159
Agency mortgage-backed securities (principal)
—
136
826,070
67,309,730
68,135,936
Residential credit risk transfer securities (principal)
—
5,131
70
767,723
772,924
Non-agency mortgage-backed securities (principal)
157,180
210,738
461,598
746,909
1,576,425
Commercial mortgage-backed securities (principal)
34,355
71,689
—
—
106,044
Total securities
191,535
287,694
1,287,738
68,824,362
70,591,329
Residential mortgage loans (principal)
—
—
—
2,217,988
2,217,988
Total loans
—
—
—
2,217,988
2,217,988
Assets transferred or pledged to securitization vehicles (principal)
—
—
—
21,493,468
21,493,468
Total financial assets - maturity
1,751,694
287,694
1,287,738
92,535,818
95,862,944
Effect of utilizing reset dates (1)
21,254,696
578,925
384,863
(22,218,484)
—
Total financial assets - interest rate sensitive
$
23,006,390
$
866,619
$
1,672,601
$
70,317,334
$
95,862,944
Financial liabilities
Repurchase agreements
$
63,247,505
$
728,754
$
334,017
$
—
$
64,310,276
Debt issued by securitization vehicles (principal)
—
—
—
19,307,363
19,307,363
Participations issued (principal)
—
—
—
448,907
448,907
U.S. Treasury securities sold, not yet purchased
2,043,519
—
—
—
2,043,519
Total financial liabilities - maturity
65,291,024
728,754
334,017
19,756,270
86,110,065
Effect of utilizing reset dates (1)(2)
(54,099,825)
8,549,429
11,079,994
34,470,402
—
Total financial liabilities - interest rate sensitive
$
11,191,199
$
9,278,183
$
11,414,011
$
54,226,672
$
86,110,065
Maturity gap
$
(63,539,330)
$
(441,060)
$
953,721
$
72,779,548
$
9,752,879
Cumulative maturity gap
$
(63,539,330)
$
(63,980,390)
$
(63,026,669)
$
9,752,879
Interest rate sensitivity gap
$
11,815,191
$
(8,411,564)
$
(9,741,410)
$
16,090,662
$
9,752,879
Cumulative rate sensitivity gap
$
11,815,191
$
3,403,627
$
(6,337,783)
$
9,752,879
(1)Maturity gap utilizes stated maturities, or prepayment expectations for assets that exhibit prepayment characteristics, while interest rate sensitivity gap utilizes reset dates, if applicable.
(2)Includes effect of interest rate swaps.
The methodologies we employ for evaluating interest rate risk include an analysis of our interest rate “gap,” measurement of the duration and convexity of our portfolio and sensitivities to interest rates and spreads.
Stress Testing
We utilize liquidity stress testing to ensure we have sufficient liquidity under a variety of scenarios and stresses. These stress tests assist with the management of our pool of liquid assets and influence our current and future funding plans. The stresses applied include market-wide and firm-specific stresses.
Liquidity Management Policies
We utilize a comprehensive liquidity policy structure to inform our liquidity risk management practices including monitoring and measurement, along with well-defined key risk indicators. Both quantitative and qualitative targets are utilized to measure the ongoing stability and condition of the liquidity position, and include the level and composition of unencumbered assets, as well as the sustainability of the funding composition under stress conditions.
We also monitor early warning metrics designed to measure the quality and depth of liquidity sources based upon both company-specific and market conditions. The metrics assist in assessing our liquidity conditions and are integrated into our escalation protocol.
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Investment/Market Risk Management
One of the primary risks we are subject to is investment/market risk. Changes in the level of interest rates can affect our net interest income, which is the difference between the income we earn on our interest earning assets and the interest expense incurred from interest bearing liabilities and derivatives. Changes in the level of interest rates and spreads can also affect the value of our assets and potential realization of gains or losses from the sale of these assets. We may utilize a variety of financial instruments, including interest rate swaps, swaptions, options, futures and other hedges, in order to limit the adverse effects of interest rates on our results. In the case of interest rate swaps, we utilize contracts linked to SOFR but may also enter into interest rate swaps where the floating leg is linked to the overnight index swap rate or another index. In addition, we may use MAC interest rate swaps in which we may receive or make a payment at the time of entering such interest rate swap to compensate for the off-market nature of such interest rate swap. MAC interest rate swaps offer price transparency, flexibility and more efficient portfolio administration through compression which is the process of reducing the number of unique interest rate swap contracts and replacing them with fewer contracts containing market defined terms. Our portfolio and the value of our portfolio, including derivatives, may be adversely affected as a result of changing interest rates and spreads.
We simulate a wide variety of interest rate scenarios in evaluating our risk. Scenarios are run to capture our sensitivity to changes in interest rates, spreads and the shape of the yield curve. We also consider the assumptions affecting our analysis such as those related to prepayments. In addition to predefined interest rate scenarios, we utilize Value-at-Risk measures to estimate potential losses in the portfolio over various time horizons utilizing various confidence levels. The following tables estimate the potential changes in economic net interest income over a twelve month period and the immediate effect on our portfolio market value (inclusive of derivative instruments), should interest rates instantaneously increase or decrease by 25, 50 or 75 basis points, and the effect of portfolio market value if mortgage option-adjusted spreads instantaneously increase or decrease by 5, 15 or 25 basis points (assuming shocks are parallel and instantaneous). All changes to income and portfolio market value are measured as percentage changes from the projected net interest income and portfolio value at the base interest rate scenario. The net interest income simulations incorporate the interest expense effect of rate resets on liabilities and derivatives as well as the amortization expense and reinvestment of principal based on the prepayments on our securities, which varies based on the level of rates. The results assume no management actions in response to the rate or spread changes. The following table presents estimates at September 30, 2024. Actual results could differ materially from these estimates.
Change in Interest Rate (1)
Estimated Percentage Change in Portfolio Value (2)
Estimated Change as a
% on NAV (2)(3)
Projected Percentage Change in Economic Net Interest Income (4)
-75 Basis points
(0.2%)
(1.5%)
4.6%
-50 Basis points
—%
(0.3%)
3.4%
-25 Basis points
—%
0.2%
1.9%
+25 Basis points
(0.1%)
(0.8%)
(2.3%)
+50 Basis points
(0.3%)
(2.3%)
(5.0%)
+75 Basis points
(0.6%)
(4.2%)
(8.3%)
MBS Spread Shock (1)
Estimated Change in
Portfolio Market Value (2)
Estimated Change as a
% on NAV (2)(3)
-25 Basis points
1.2%
9.1%
-15 Basis points
0.7%
5.5%
-5 Basis points
0.2%
1.8%
+5 Basis points
(0.2%)
(1.8%)
+15 Basis points
(0.7%)
(5.4%)
+25 Basis points
(1.2%)
(8.9%)
(1) Interest rate and MBS spread sensitivity are based on results from third party models in conjunction with inputs from our internal investment professionals. Actual results could differ materially from these estimates.
(2) Scenarios include securities, residential mortgage loans, MSR and derivative instruments.
(3) NAV represents book value of equity.
(4) Scenarios include securities, residential mortgage loans, repurchase agreements, other secured financing and interest rate swaps. Economic net interest income includes the net interest component of interest rate swaps and net interest on initial margin related to interest rate swaps, which is reported in Other, net in the Company’s Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss).
Credit Risk Management
Key risk parameters have been established to specify our credit risk appetite. We seek to manage credit risk by making investments which conform to the firm’s specific investment policy parameters and optimize risk-return attributes.
While we do not expect to encounter credit risk in our Agency mortgage-backed securities, we face credit risk on the non-Agency mortgage-backed securities and CRT securities in our portfolio. In addition, we are also exposed to credit risk on residential mortgage loans and commercial real estate investments. MSR values may also be impacted through reduced
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servicing fees and higher costs to service the underlying mortgage loans due to borrower performance. Generally, we are subject to risk of loss if an issuer or borrower fails to perform its contractual obligations. We have established policies and procedures for mitigating credit risk, including establishing and reviewing limits for credit exposure. In the case of residential mortgage loans and MSR, we may engage a third party to perform due diligence on a sample of loans that we believe sufficiently represents the entire pool. Once an investment is made, our ongoing surveillance process includes regular reviews, analysis and oversight of investments by our investment personnel and appropriate committee. We review credit and other risks of loss associated with each investment. Our management monitors the overall portfolio risk and determines estimates of provision for loss. Additionally, ALCO has oversight of our credit risk exposure.
Our portfolio composition, based on balance sheet values, at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 was as follows:
September 30, 2024
December 31, 2023
Category
Agency mortgage-backed securities
70.7
%
75.9
%
Credit risk transfer securities
0.8
%
1.1
%
Non-agency mortgage-backed securities
1.7
%
2.4
%
Residential mortgage loans (1)
23.9
%
17.9
%
Mortgage servicing rights
2.8
%
2.4
%
Commercial real estate
0.1
%
0.3
%
(1) Includes assets transferred or pledged to securitization vehicles.
Counterparty Risk Management
Our use of repurchase and derivative agreements and trading activities create exposure to counterparty risk relating to potential losses that could be recognized if the counterparties to these agreements fail to perform their obligations under the contracts. In the event of default by a counterparty, we could have difficulty obtaining our assets pledged as collateral. A significant portion of our investments are financed with repurchase agreements by pledging our Residential Securities as collateral to the applicable lender. The collateral we pledge generally exceeds the amount of the borrowings under each agreement. If the counterparty to the repurchase agreement defaults on its obligations and we are not able to recover our pledged asset, we are at risk of losing the over-collateralization or haircut. The amount of this exposure is the difference between the amount loaned to us plus interest due to the counterparty and the fair value of the collateral pledged by us to the lender including accrued interest receivable on such collateral.
We also use interest rate swaps and other derivatives to manage interest rate risk. Under these agreements, we pledge securities and cash as collateral or settle variation margin payments as part of a margin arrangement.
If a counterparty were to default on its obligations, we would be exposed to a loss to a derivative counterparty to the extent that the amount of our securities or cash pledged exceeded the unrealized loss on the associated derivative and we were not able to recover the excess collateral. Additionally, we would be exposed to a loss to a derivative counterparty to the extent that our unrealized gains on derivative instruments exceeded the amount of the counterparty’s securities or cash pledged to us.
We monitor our exposure to counterparties across several dimensions including by type of arrangement, collateral type, counterparty type, ratings and geography. Additionally, ALCO has oversight of our counterparty exposure. The following table summarizes our exposure to counterparties by geography at September 30, 2024:
Number of Counterparties
Secured Financing (1)
Interest Rate Swaps at Fair Value
Exposure (2)
Geography
(dollars in thousands)
North America
22
$
48,236,776
$
(38,734)
$
3,222,723
Europe
9
12,533,116
(17,469)
785,439
Japan
4
4,140,384
—
436,191
Total
35
$
64,910,276
$
(56,203)
$
4,444,353
(1) Includes repurchase agreements and other secured financing.
(2) Represents the amount of cash and/or securities pledged as collateral to each counterparty less the aggregate of repurchase agreement and other secured financing and derivatives for each counterparty.
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Operational Risk Management
We are subject to operational risk in each of our business and support functions. Operational risk may arise from internal or external sources including human error, fraud, systems issues, process change, vendors, business interruptions and other external events. We manage operational risk through a variety of tools including processes, policies and procedures that cover topics such as business continuity, personal conduct, cybersecurity and vendor management. Other tools include Risk and Control Self Assessment (“RCSA”) testing, including disaster recovery/testing; systems controls, including access controls; training, including phishing exercises and cybersecurity awareness training; and monitoring, which includes the use of key risk indicators. Our Operational Risk Management team conducts a disaster recovery exercise on an annual basis and periodically conducts other operational risk tabletop exercises. Employee-level lines of defense against operational risk include proper segregation of incompatible duties, activity-level internal controls over financial reporting, the empowerment of business units to identify and mitigate operational risk sources, testing by our internal audit staff, and our overall governance framework.
Operational Risk Management responsibilities are overseen by the ERC. The ERC is responsible for supporting the Operating Committee in the implementation, ongoing monitoring, and evaluation of the effectiveness of the enterprise-wide risk management framework. This oversight authority includes review of the strategies, processes, policies, and practices established by management to identify, assess, measure, and manage enterprise-wide risk.
Cybersecurity is part of our enterprise-wide risk management framework. Processes for assessing, identifying and managing cybersecurity risks include cybersecurity risk assessments, use of key risk indicators, vendor cybersecurity risk management, employee training, including phishing exercises and cybersecurity awareness training, penetration testing, evaluation of cybersecurity insurance and periodic engagements by our internal audit department, which determines whether our cybersecurity program and information security practices align with relevant parts of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (“NIST”) framework. We periodically engage penetration testing companies and law firms to assist in these processes. When we do so, we hire reputable companies, limit their access to only information necessary for the specific purpose and maintain security controls around confidential information, including personally identifiable information. We also maintain a Cybersecurity Incident Response Plan (“Response Plan”) with processes to identify, contain, mitigate and escalate cybersecurity incidents, utilizing cross-functional expertise and external resources as needed. We conduct periodic tabletop exercises to test our Response Plan and our reaction to various business disruption events, and the results of these tabletop exercises are reported to the Cybersecurity Committee and the ERC.
We also have processes in place to oversee and identify material risks from cybersecurity threats associated with our use of third party service providers upon which we depend on to perform various business processes related to our operations, including mortgage loan servicers and sub-servicers. Our vendor management policy establishes procedures for engaging, onboarding and monitoring the performance of third party vendors. For mortgage loan servicers and sub-servicers, these procedures include assessing a vendor’s financial health as well as oversight of its compliance with applicable laws and regulations, cybersecurity and business continuity programs and security of personally identifiable information. We also have processes to evaluate and classify cybersecurity risk related to sensitive data held by key third party service providers on their systems.
The Cybersecurity Committee has primary responsibility for these processes to manage cybersecurity risks, under the oversight of the ERC. Daily monitoring of cybersecurity defenses is performed by the IT Infrastructure Team and any issues are escalated to the Cybersecurity Committee as needed. The Cybersecurity Committee regularly meets to discuss both routine oversight of cybersecurity processes, policies and procedures and management of any cyber-specific events, including escalation to the ERC, the executive leadership team and/or the Board, as appropriate.
The Cybersecurity Committee includes representatives from Operational Risk Management, Information Technology, Legal, Mortgage Operations and Internal Controls. Certain members of the Cybersecurity Committee have relevant qualifications such as extensive work experience implementing data security measures, developing cybersecurity policies and procedures and assessing, managing and reporting cybersecurity risk. Members also participate in cybersecurity-related professional organizations that discuss industry threats, challenges and solutions to cybersecurity issues. Our Head of IT Infrastructure has completed the “Cybersecurity: Managing Risk in the Information Age” certificate program from Harvard University.
The Cybersecurity Committee regularly discusses cybersecurity risk management and best practices with the ERC and with the Audit and Risk Committees of our Board. The Audit and Risk Committees jointly oversee processes, practices and policies related to cybersecurity and receive joint and individual presentations from management and external experts on cyber-technology-related risks. Two members of our Board have completed the Carnegie Mellon/NACD Cyber-Risk Oversight Program and earned the CERT Certificate in Cybersecurity Oversight and one member of our Board has completed the NACD Master Class: Cyber-Risk Oversight Program.
To date, we have not detected any risks from cybersecurity threats that have materially affected us. However, even though we take steps to employ reasonable cybersecurity efforts, not every cybersecurity incident can be prevented or detected. We also may be held responsible for cybersecurity threats affecting our third party service providers, including servicers and sub-
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servicers. Therefore, while we believe there are currently no risks from any potential threat or cybersecurity incident that are reasonably likely to have a material effect on our business strategy, results of operations or financial condition, the likelihood or severity of such risks are difficult to predict. For further discussion, please see the risk factors titled “We are highly dependent on information systems and networks, many of which are operated by third parties, and any failure of these systems or networks could materially and adversely affect our business” and “Cyberattacks or other information security breaches could adversely affect our business, reputation and financial condition” in Part I, Item 1A. “Risk Factors” of our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and in Part II, Item 1A. “Risk Factors” in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Compliance, Regulatory and Legal Risk Management
Our business is organized as a REIT, and we seek to continue to meet the requirements for taxation as a REIT. The determination that we are a REIT requires an analysis of various factual matters and circumstances. Accordingly, we closely monitor our REIT status within our risk management program. We also regularly assess our risk management in respect of our regulated and licensed subsidiaries, which include our registered broker-dealer subsidiary Arcola, our subsidiary that is registered with the SEC as an investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act and our subsidiary that operates as a licensed mortgage aggregator and master servicer.
The financial services industry is highly regulated and receives significant attention from regulators, which may impact both our company and our business strategy. Our investments in residential whole loans and MSR require us to comply with applicable state and federal laws and regulations and maintain appropriate governmental licenses, approvals and exemptions. We proactively monitor the potential impact regulation may have both directly and indirectly on us. We maintain a process to actively monitor both actual and potential legal action that may affect us. Our risk management framework is designed to identify, measure and monitor these risks under oversight of the ERC.
We currently rely on the exemption from registration provided by Section 3(c)(5)(C) of the Investment Company Act, and we seek to continue to meet the requirements for this exemption from registration. The determination that we qualify for this exemption from registration depends on various factual matters and circumstances. Accordingly, in conjunction with our legal department, we closely monitor our compliance with Section 3(c)(5)(C) of the Investment Company Act within our risk management program. Compliance with Section 3(c)(5)(C) of the Investment Company Act is monitored by the FRDC.
Critical Accounting Estimates
The preparation of our consolidated financial statement in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States requires us to make estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. Actual results may differ materially from these estimates and changes in assumptions could have a significant effect on the consolidated financial statements. Our critical accounting policies that require us to make significant judgments or estimates are described below. For more information on these critical accounting policies and other significant accounting policies, refer to the Note titled “Significant Accounting Policies” in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 1. “Financial Statements.”
Valuation of Financial Instruments
Residential Securities
Description: We carry Residential Securities at estimated fair value. There is an active market for our Agency mortgage-backed securities, CRT securities and non-Agency mortgage-backed securities.
Judgments and Uncertainties: Since we primarily invest in securities that can be valued using quoted prices for actively traded assets, there is a high degree of observable inputs and less subjectivity in measuring fair value. Internal fair values are determined using quoted prices from the TBA securities market, the Treasury curve and the underlying characteristics of the individual securities, which may include coupon, periodic and life caps, reset dates and the expected life of the security. While prepayment rates may be difficult to predict and require estimation and judgment in the valuation of Agency mortgage-backed securities, we use several third party models to validate prepayment speeds used in fair value measurements of Residential Securities. All internal fair values are compared to external pricing sources and/or dealer quotes to determine reasonableness. Additionally, securities used as collateral for repurchase agreements are priced daily by counterparties to ensure sufficient collateralization, providing additional verification of our internal pricing.
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Sensitivity of Estimates to Change: Changes in underlying assumptions used in estimating fair value impact the carrying value of the Residential securities as well as their yield. For example, an increase in CPR would decrease the carrying value and yield of our Agency mortgage-backed securities. Our valuations are most sensitive to changes in interest rate, which also impacts prepayment speeds. Refer to the Experienced and Projected Long-Term CPR, Financial Condition – Residential Securities and the interest rate sensitivity and interest rate and MBS spread shock analysis and discussions within this Item 2 for further information.
Residential Mortgage Loans
Description: We elected to account for Residential Mortgage Loans at fair value. There is an active market for the residential whole loans in which we invest.
Judgments and Uncertainties: Since we primarily invest in residential loans that can be valued using actively quoted prices for similar assets, there are observable inputs in measuring fair value. Internal fair values are determined using quoted prices for similar market transactions, the swap curve and the underlying characteristics of the individual loans, which may include loan term, coupon, and reset dates. While prepayment rates may be difficult to predict and are a significant estimate requiring judgment in the valuation of residential whole loans, we validate prepayment speeds against those provided by independent pricing analytic providers specializing in residential mortgage loans. Internal fair values are generally compared to external pricing sources to determine reasonableness.
Sensitivity of Estimates to Change: Changes to model assumptions, including prepayment speeds may significantly impact the fair value estimate of residential mortgage loans as well as unrealized gains and losses and yield on these assets. Our valuations are most sensitive to changes in interest rate, which also impacts prepayment speeds. Refer to the interest rate sensitivity and interest rate shock analysis and discussions within this Item 2 for further information.
MSR
Description: We elected to account for MSR at fair value. The market for MSR is considered less active and transparent compared to securities. As such fair value estimates for our investment in MSR are obtained from models, which use significant unobservable inputs in their valuations.
Judgments and Uncertainties: These valuations primarily utilize discounted cash flow models that incorporate unobservable market data inputs including prepayment rates, delinquency levels, costs to service and discount rates. Model valuations are then compared to valuations obtained from third party pricing providers. Management reviews the valuations received from third party pricing providers and uses them as a point of comparison to modeled values. The valuation of MSR requires significant judgment by management and the third party pricing providers.
Sensitivity of Estimates to Change: Changes in the underlying assumptions used to estimate the fair value of MSR impact the carrying value as well as the related unrealized gains and losses recognized. For further discussion of the sensitivity of the model inputs refer to the Note titled “Fair Value Measurements” in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 1. “Financial Statements.”
Interest Rate Swaps
Description: We are required to account for derivative assets and liabilities at fair value, which may or may not be cleared through a derivative clearing organization. We value our cleared interest rate swaps using the prices provided by the derivatives clearing organization. We value uncleared derivatives using internal models with prices compared to counterparty marks.
Judgments and Uncertainties: We use the overnight indexed swap (“OIS”) curve, the SOFR curve, or SOFR forward rates as an input to value substantially all of our uncleared interest rate swaps. Consistent with market practice, we exchange collateral (also called margin) based on the fair values of our interest rate swaps. Through this margining process, we may be able to compare our recorded fair value with the fair value calculated by the counterparty or derivatives clearing organization, providing additional verification of our recorded fair value of the uncleared interest rate swaps.
Sensitivity of Estimates to Change: Changes in the OIS curve will impact the carrying value of our interest rate swap assets and liabilities. Our valuations are most sensitive to changes in interest rate, which also impacts prepayment speeds. Refer to the interest rate sensitivity and interest rate shock analysis and discussions within this Item 2 for further information.
Revenue Recognition
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Description: Interest income from coupon payments is accrued based on the outstanding principal amounts of the Residential Securities and their contractual terms. Premiums and discounts associated with the purchase of the Residential Securities are amortized or accreted into interest income over the projected lives of the securities using the interest method. Gains or losses on sales of Residential Securities are recorded on trade date based on the specific identification method.
Judgments and Uncertainties: To aid in determining projected lives of the securities, we use third party model and market information to project prepayment speeds. Our prepayment speed projections incorporate underlying loan characteristics (i.e., coupon, term, original loan size, original loan-to-value ratio, etc.) and market data, including interest rate and home price index forecasts and expert judgment. Prepayment speeds vary according to the type of investment, conditions in the financial markets and other factors and cannot be predicted with any certainty.
Sensitivity of Estimates to Change: Changes to model assumptions, including interest rates and other market data, as well as periodic revisions to the model will cause changes in the results. Adjustments are made for actual prepayment activity as it relates to calculating the effective yield. The sensitivity of changes in interest rates to our economic net interest income is included in the interest rate shock analysis and discussions within this Item 2 for further information.
Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities
Description: We are required to determine if it is required to consolidate entities in which it holds a variable interest.
Judgments and Uncertainties: Determining whether an entity has a controlling financial interest in a VIE requires significant judgment related to assessing the purpose and design of the VIE and determination of the activities that most significantly impact its economic performance. We must also identify explicit and implicit variable interests in the entity and consider our involvement in both the design of the VIE and its ongoing activities. To determine whether consolidation of the VIE is required, we must apply judgment to assess whether we have the power to direct the most significant activities of the VIE and whether we have either the rights to receive benefits or the obligation to absorb losses that could be potentially significant to the VIE.
Use of Estimates
The use of GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates.
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Glossary of Terms
A
Adjustable-Rate Loan / Security
A loan / security on which interest rates are adjusted at regular intervals according to predetermined criteria. The adjustable interest rate is tied to an objective, published interest rate index.
Agency
Refers to a federally chartered corporation, such as the Federal National Mortgage Association, or the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, or an agency of the U.S. Government, such as the Government National Mortgage Association.
Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities
Refers to residential mortgage-backed securities that are issued or guaranteed by an Agency.
Amortization
Liquidation of a debt through installment payments. Amortization also refers to the process of systematically reducing a recognized asset or liability (e.g., a purchase premium or discount for a debt security) with an offset to earnings.
Average GAAP Cost of Interest Bearing Liabilities and Average Economic Cost of Interest Bearing Liabilities
Average GAAP cost of interest bearing liabilities represents annualized interest expense divided by average interest bearing liabilities. Average interest bearing liabilities is a non-GAAP financial measure that reflects the average balances during the period. Average economic cost of interest bearing liabilities represents annualized economic interest expense divided by average interest bearing liabilities.
Average Life
On a mortgage-backed security, the average time to receipt of each dollar of principal, weighted by the amount of each principal prepayment, based on prepayment assumptions.
Average Yield on Interest Earnings Assets and Average Yield on Interest Earnings Assets (excluding PAA)
Average yield on interest earning assets represents annualized interest income divided by average interest earning assets. Average interest earning assets reflects the average amortized cost of our investments during the period. Average yield on interest earning assets (excluding PAA) is a non-GAAP financial measure that is calculated using annualized interest income (excluding PAA).
B
Basis Point (“bp” or “bps”)
One hundredth of one percent, used in expressing differences in interest rates. One basis point is 0.01% of yield. For example, a bond’s yield that changed from 3.00% to 3.50% would be said to have moved 50 basis points.
Benchmark
A bond or an index referencing a basket of bonds whose terms are used for comparison with other bonds of similar maturity. The global financial market typically looks to U.S. Treasury securities as benchmarks.
Beneficial Owner
One who benefits from owning a security, even if the security’s title of ownership is in the name of a broker or bank.
Board
Refers to the board of directors of Annaly.
Bond
The written evidence of debt, bearing a stated rate or stated rates of interest, or stating a formula for determining that rate, and maturing on a date certain, on which date and upon presentation a fixed sum of money plus interest (usually represented by interest coupons attached to the bond) is payable to the holder or owner. Bonds are long-term securities with an original maturity of greater than one year.
Book Value Per Share
Calculated by summing common stock, additional paid-in capital, accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and accumulated deficit and dividing that number by the total common shares outstanding.
Broker
Generic name for a securities firm engaged in both buying and selling securities on behalf of customers or its own account.
C
Capital Buffer
Includes unencumbered financial assets which can be either sold or utilized as collateral to meet liquidity needs.
Capital Ratio (GAAP Capital Ratio)
Calculated as total stockholders’ equity divided by total assets.
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Carry
The amount an asset earns over its hedging and financing costs. A positive carry happens when the rate on the securities being financed is greater than the rate on the funds borrowed. A negative carry is when the rate on the funds borrowed is greater than the rate on the securities that are being financed.
CMBX
The CMBX index is a synthetic tradable index referencing a basket of 25 CMBS of a particular rating and vintage. The CMBX index allows investors to take a long position (referred to as selling protection) or short position (referred to as purchasing protection) on the respective basket of CMBS securities and is structured as a “pay-as-you-go” contract whereby the protection seller receives and the protection buyer pays a standardized running coupon on the contracted notional amount. Additionally, the protection seller is obligated to pay to the protection buyer the amount of principal losses and/or coupon shortfalls on the underlying CMBS securities as they occur.
Collateral
Securities, cash or property pledged by a borrower or party to a derivative contract to secure payment of a loan or derivative. If the borrower fails to repay the loan or defaults under the derivative contract, the secured party may take ownership of the collateral.
Collateralized Loan Obligation (“CLO”)
A securitization collateralized by loans and other debt instruments.
Collateralized Mortgage Obligation (“CMO”)
A multiclass bond backed by a pool of mortgage pass-through securities or mortgage loans.
Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”)
An independent U.S. federal agency established by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Act of 1974. The CFTC regulates the swaps, commodity futures and options markets. Its goals include the promotion of competitive and efficient futures markets and the protection of investors against manipulation, abusive trade practices and fraud.
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Security (“CMBS” or “Commercial Securities”)
Securities collateralized by a pool of mortgages on commercial real estate in which all principal and interest from the mortgages flow to certificate holders in a defined sequence or manner.
Constant Prepayment Rate (“CPR”)
The percentage of outstanding mortgage loan principal that prepays in one year, based on the annualization of the Single Monthly Mortality, which reflects the outstanding mortgage loan principal that prepays in one month.
Convexity
A measure of the change in a security’s duration with respect to changes in interest rates. The more convex a security is, the more its duration will change with interest rate changes.
Counterparty
One of two entities in a transaction. For example, in the bond market a counterparty can be a state or local government, a broker-dealer or a corporation.
Coupon
The interest rate on a bond that is used to compute the amount of interest due on a periodic basis.
Credit and Counterparty Risk
Risk to earnings, capital or business, resulting from an obligor’s or counterparty’s failure to meet the terms of any contract or otherwise failure to perform as agreed. Credit and counterparty risk is present in lending, investing, funding and hedging activities.
Credit Derivatives
Derivative instruments that have one or more underlyings related to the credit risk of a specified entity (or group of entities) or an index that exposes the seller to potential loss from specified credit-risk related events. An example is credit derivatives referencing the commercial mortgage-backed securities index.
Credit Risk Transfer (“CRT”) Securities
Credit Risk Transfer securities are risk sharing transactions issued by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and similarly structured transactions arranged by third party market participants. The securities issued in the CRT sector are designed to synthetically transfer mortgage credit risk from Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and/or third parties to private investors.
Current Face
The current remaining monthly principal on a mortgage security. Current face is computed by multiplying the original face value of the security by the current principal balance factor.
D
Dealer
Person or organization that underwrites, trades and sells securities, e.g., a principal market-maker in securities.
Default Risk
Possibility that a bond issuer will fail to pay principal or interest when due.
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Derivative
A financial product that derives its value from the price, price fluctuations and price expectations of an underlying instrument, index or reference pool (e.g. futures contracts, options, interest rate swaps, interest rate swaptions and certain to-be-announced securities).
Discount Price
When the dollar price is below face value, it is said to be selling at a discount.
Duration
The weighted maturity of a fixed-income investment’s cash flows, used in the estimation of the price sensitivity of fixed-income securities for a given change in interest rates.
E
Earnings available for distribution (“EAD”) and Earnings available for distribution Per Average Common Share
Non-GAAP financial measure defined as the sum of (a) economic net interest income, (b) TBA dollar roll income and CMBX coupon income, (c) net servicing income less realized amortization of MSR, (d) other income (loss) (excluding amortization of intangibles, non-EAD income allocated to equity method investments and other non-EAD components of other income (loss)), (e) general and administrative expenses (excluding transaction expenses and non-recurring items), and (f) income taxes (excluding the income tax effect of non-EAD income (loss) items) and excludes (g) the premium amortization adjustment representing the cumulative impact on prior periods, but not the current period, of quarter-over-quarter changes in estimated long-term prepayment speeds related to our Agency mortgage-backed securities. Earnings available for distribution per average common share is a non-GAAP financial measure calculated by dividing earnings available for distribution by average basic common shares for the period.
This metric was previously labeled Core Earnings (excluding PAA) and Core Earnings (excluding PAA) Per Average Common Share). The definition of EAD is identical to the definition of Core Earnings (excluding PAA) from prior reporting periods.
Economic Capital
A measure of the risk a firm is subject to. It is the amount of capital a firm needs as a buffer to protect against risk. It is a probabilistic measure of potential future losses at a given confidence level over a given time horizon.
Economic Capital Ratio
Non-GAAP financial measure that is calculated as total stockholders’ equity divided by total economic assets. Total economic assets includes the implied market value of TBA derivatives and are net of debt issued by securitization vehicles.
Economic Interest Expense
Non-GAAP financial measure that is comprised of GAAP interest expense, the net interest component of interest rate swaps and net interest on initial margin related to interest rate swaps, which is reported in Other, net in the Company’s Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss).
Economic Leverage Ratio (Economic Debt-to-Equity Ratio)
Non-GAAP financial measure that is calculated as the sum of recourse debt, cost basis of TBA and CMBX derivatives outstanding and net forward purchases (sales) of investments divided by total equity. Recourse debt consists of repurchase agreements, other secured financing and U.S. Treasury securities sold, not yet purchased. Debt issued by securitization vehicles and participations issued are non-recourse to us and are excluded from this measure.
Economic Net Interest Income
Non-GAAP financial measure that is composed of GAAP interest income less Economic Interest Expense.
Economic Return
Refers to the Company’s change in book value plus dividends declared divided by the prior period’s book value.
Encumbered Assets
Assets on the company’s balance sheet which have been pledged as collateral against a liability.
ESG
Environmental, social, and governance.
F
Face Amount
The par value (i.e., principal or maturity value) of a security appearing on the face of the instrument.
Factor
A decimal value reflecting the proportion of the outstanding principal balance of a mortgage security, which changes over time, in relation to its original principal value.
Fannie Mae
Federal National Mortgage Association.
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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”)
An independent agency created by the U.S. Congress to maintain stability and public confidence in the nation’s financial system by insuring deposits, examining and supervising financial institutions for safety and soundness and consumer protection, and managing receiverships.
Federal Funds Rate
The interest rate charged by banks on overnight loans of their excess reserve funds to other banks.
Federal Housing Financing Agency (“FHFA”)
The FHFA is an independent regulatory agency that oversees vital components of the secondary mortgage market including Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the Federal Home Loan Banks.
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“FINRA”)
FINRA is a non-governmental organization tasked with regulating all business dealings conducted between dealers, brokers and all public investors.
Fixed-Rate Mortgage
A mortgage featuring level monthly payments, determined at the outset, which remain constant over the life of the mortgage.
Fixed Income Clearing Corporation (“FICC”)
The FICC is an agency that deals with the confirmation, settlement and delivery of fixed-income assets in the U.S. The agency ensures the systematic and efficient settlement of U.S. Government securities and mortgage-backed security transactions in the market.
Floating Rate Bond
A bond for which the interest rate is adjusted periodically according to a predetermined formula, usually linked to an index.
Floating Rate CMO
A CMO tranche which pays an adjustable rate of interest tied to a representative interest rate index such as the SOFR, the Constant Maturity Treasury or the Cost of Funds Index.
Freddie Mac
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation.
Futures Contract
A legally binding agreement to buy or sell a commodity or financial instrument in a designated future month at a price agreed upon at the initiation of the contract by the buyer and seller. Futures contracts are standardized according to the quality, quantity, and delivery time and location for each commodity. A futures contract differs from an option in that an option gives one of the counterparties a right and the other an obligation to buy or sell, while a futures contract represents an obligation of both counterparties, one to deliver and the other to accept delivery. A futures contract is part of a class of financial instruments called derivatives.
G
GAAP
U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
Ginnie Mae
Government National Mortgage Association.
H
Hedge
An investment made with the intention of minimizing the impact of adverse movements in interest rates or securities prices.
I
Initial Margin
Cash or securities provided by a party to collateralize its obligations under a transaction that is not based on changes in the value of such transaction since the trade was executed.
In-the-Money
Description for an option that has intrinsic value and can be sold or exercised for a profit; a call option is in-the-money when the strike price (execution price) is below the market price of the underlying security.
Interest Bearing Liabilities
Refers to repurchase agreements, debt issued by securitization vehicles, U.S. Treasury securities sold, not yet purchased and credit facilities. Average interest bearing liabilities is based on daily balances.
Interest Earning Assets
Refers to Residential Securities, U.S. Treasury securities, reverse repurchase agreements, commercial real estate debt and residential mortgage loans. Average interest earning assets is based on daily balances.
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Interest-Only (IO) Bond
The interest portion of mortgage, Treasury or bond payments, which is separated and sold individually from the principal portion of those same payments.
Interest Rate Risk
The risk that an investment’s value will change due to a change in the absolute level of interest rates, in the spread between two rates, in the shape of the yield curve or in any other interest rate relationship. As market interest rates rise, the value of current fixed income investment holdings declines. Diversifying, deleveraging and hedging techniques are utilized to mitigate this risk. Interest rate risk is a form of market risk.
Interest Rate Swap
A binding agreement between counterparties to exchange periodic interest payments on some predetermined dollar principal, which is called the notional principal amount. For example, one party will pay fixed and receive a variable rate.
Interest Rate Swaption
Options on interest rate swaps. The buyer of a swaption has the right to enter into an interest rate swap agreement at some specified date in the future. The swaption agreement will specify whether the buyer of the swaption will be a fixed-rate receiver or a fixed-rate payer.
International Swaps and Derivatives Association (“ISDA”) Master Agreement
Standardized contract developed by ISDA used as an umbrella under which bilateral derivatives contracts are entered into.
Inverse IO Bond
An interest-only bond whose coupon is determined by a formula expressing an inverse relationship to a benchmark rate, such as SOFR. As the benchmark rate changes, the IO coupon adjusts in the opposite direction. When the benchmark rate is relatively low, the IO pays a relatively high coupon payment, and vice versa.
Investment/Market Risk
Risk to earnings, capital or business resulting in the decline in value of our assets caused from changes in market variables, such as interest rates, which affect the values of Residential Securities and other investment instruments.
Investment Advisers Act
Refers to the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended.
Investment Company Act
Refers to the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.
L
Leverage
The use of borrowed money to increase investing power and economic returns.
Leverage Ratio (GAAP Leverage Ratio or Debt-to-Equity Ratio)
Calculated as total debt to total stockholders’ equity. For purposes of calculating this ratio total debt includes repurchase agreements, other secured financing, debt issued by securitization vehicles, participations issued, and U.S. Treasury securities sold, not yet purchased. Debt issued by securitization vehicles and participations issued are non-recourse to us.
LIBOR (London Interbank Offered Rate)
A rate previously used as a benchmark for financial transactions. All tenors of LIBOR relevant to us are either no longer published or are no longer representative.
Liquidity Risk
Risk to earnings, capital or business arising from our inability to meet our obligations when they come due without incurring unacceptable losses because of inability to liquidate assets or obtain adequate funding.
Long-Term CPR
Our projected prepayment speeds for certain Agency mortgage-backed securities using third party model and market information. Our prepayment speed projections incorporate underlying loan characteristics (e.g., coupon, term, original loan size, original loan-to-value ratio, etc.) and market data, including interest rate and home price index forecasts. Changes to model assumptions, including interest rates and other market data, as well as periodic revisions to the model will cause changes in the results.
Long-Term Debt
Debt which matures in more than one year.
M
Market Agreed Coupon (“MAC”) Interest Rate Swap
An interest rate swap contract structure with pre-defined, market agreed terms, developed by SIFMA and ISDA with the purpose of promoting liquidity and simplified administration.
Monetary Policy
Action taken by the Federal Open Market Committee of the Federal Reserve System to influence the money supply or interest rates.
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Mortgage-Backed Security (“MBS”)
A security representing a direct interest in a pool of mortgage loans. The pass-through issuer or servicer collects the payments on the loans in the pool and “passes through” the principal and interest to the security holders on a pro rata basis.
Mortgage Loan
A mortgage loan granted by a bank, thrift or other financial institution that is based solely on real estate as security and is not insured or guaranteed by a government agency.
Mortgage Servicing Rights (“MSR”)
Contractual agreements constituting the right to service an existing mortgage where the holder receives the benefits and bears the costs and risks of servicing the mortgage.
N
NAV
Net asset value.
Net Interest Income
Represents interest income earned on our portfolio investments, less interest expense paid for borrowings.
Net Interest Margin and Net Interest Margin (excluding PAA)
Net interest margin represents our interest income less interest expense divided by average interest earning assets. Net interest margin (excluding PAA) is a non-GAAP financial measure that represents the sum of our interest income (excluding PAA) plus TBA dollar roll income and CMBX coupon income less economic interest expense divided by the sum of average interest earning assets plus average outstanding TBA contract and CMBX balances.
Net Interest Spread and Net Interest Spread (excluding PAA)
Net interest spread represents the average yield on interest earning assets less the average GAAP cost of interest bearing liabilities. Net interest spread (excluding PAA) is a non-GAAP financial measure that represents the average yield on interest earning assets (excluding PAA) less the average economic cost of interest bearing liabilities.
Non-Performing Loan (“NPL”)
A loan that is close to defaulting or is in default.
Notional Amount
A stated principal amount in a derivative contract on which the contract is based.
O
Operational Risk
Risk to earnings, capital, reputation or business arising from inadequate or failed internal processes or systems, human factors or external events.
Option Contract
A contract in which the buyer has the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an asset at a set price on or before a given date. Buyers of call options bet that a security will be worth more than the price set by the option (the strike price), plus the price they pay for the option itself. Buyers of put options bet that the security’s price will drop below the price set by the option. An option is part of a class of financial instruments called derivatives, which means these financial instruments derive their value from the worth of an underlying investment.
Original Face
The face value or original principal amount of a security on its issue date.
Out-of-the-Money
Description for an option that has no intrinsic value and would be worthless if it expired today; for a call option, this situation occurs when the strike price is higher than the market price of the underlying security; for a put option, this situation occurs when the strike price is less than the market price of the underlying security.
Overnight Index Swaps (“OIS”)
An interest rate swap in which a fixed rate is exchanged for an overnight floating rate.
Over-The-Counter (“OTC”) Market
A securities market that is conducted by dealers throughout the country through negotiation of price rather than through the use of an auction system as represented by a stock exchange.
P
Par
Price equal to the face amount of a security; 100%.
Par Amount
The principal amount of a bond or note due at maturity. Also known as par value.
Pass-Through Security
A securitization structure where a GSE or other entity “passes” the amount collected from the borrowers every month to the investor, after deducting fees and expenses.
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Pool
A collection of mortgage loans assembled by an originator or master servicer as the basis for a security. In the case of Ginnie Mae, Fannie Mae, or Freddie Mac mortgage pass-through securities, pools are identified by a number assigned by the issuing agency.
Premium
The amount by which the price of a security exceeds its principal amount. When the dollar price of a bond is above its face value, it is said to be selling at a premium.
Premium Amortization Adjustment (“PAA”)
The cumulative impact on prior periods, but not the current period, of quarter-over-quarter changes in estimated long-term prepayment speeds related to our Agency mortgage-backed securities.
Prepayment
The unscheduled partial or complete payment of the principal amount outstanding on a mortgage loan or other debt before it is due.
Prepayment Risk
The risk that falling interest rates will lead to increased prepayments of mortgage or other loans, forcing the investor to reinvest at lower prevailing rates.
Prepayment Speed
The estimated rate at which mortgage borrowers will pay off the mortgages that underlie an MBS.
Primary Market
Market for offers or sales of new bonds by the issuer.
Prime Rate
The indicative interest rate on loans that banks quote to their best commercial customers.
Principal and Interest
The term used to refer to regularly scheduled payments or prepayments of principal and payments of interest on a mortgage or other security.
R
Rate Reset
The adjustment of the interest rate on a floating-rate security according to a prescribed formula.
Real Estate Investment Trust (“REIT”)
A special purpose investment vehicle that provides investors with the ability to participate directly in the ownership or financing of real-estate related assets by pooling their capital to purchase and manage mortgage loans and/or income property.
Recourse Debt
Debt on which the economic borrower is obligated to repay the entire balance regardless of the value of the pledged collateral. By contrast, the economic borrower’s obligation to repay non-recourse debt is limited to the value of the pledged collateral. Recourse debt consists of repurchase agreements, other secured financing and U.S. Treasury securities sold, not yet purchased. Debt issued by securitization vehicles and participations issued are non-recourse to us and are excluded from this measure.
Reinvestment Risk
The risk that interest income or principal repayments will have to be reinvested at lower rates in a declining rate environment.
Re-Performing Loan (“RPL”)
A type of loan in which payments were previously delinquent by at least 90 days but have resumed.
Repurchase Agreement
The sale of securities to investors with the agreement to buy them back at a higher price after a specified time period; a form of short-term borrowing. For the party on the other end of the transaction (buying the security and agreeing to sell in the future) it is a reverse repurchase agreement.
Residential Credit Securities
Refers to CRT securities and non-Agency mortgage-backed securities.
ResidentialSecurities
Refers to Agency mortgage-backed securities, CRT securities and non-Agency mortgage-backed securities.
Residual
In securitizations, the residual is the tranche that collects any cash flow from the collateral that remains after obligations to the other tranches have been met.
Return on Average Equity
Calculated by taking earnings divided by average stockholders’ equity.
Reverse Repurchase Agreement
Refer to Repurchase Agreement. The buyer of securities effectively provides a collateralized loan to the seller.
Risk Appetite Statement
Defines the types and levels of risk we are willing to take in order to achieve our business objectives, and reflects our risk management philosophy.
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S
Secondary Market
Ongoing market for bonds previously offered or sold in the primary market.
Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”)
Broad measure of the cost of borrowing cash overnight collateralized by Treasury securities and was chosen by the Alternative Reference Rate Committee as the preferred benchmark rate to replace dollar LIBOR.
Settlement Date
The date securities must be delivered and paid for to complete a transaction.
Short-Term Debt
Generally, debt which matures in one year or less. However, certain securities that mature in up to three years may be considered short-term debt.
Spread
When buying or selling a bond through a brokerage firm, investors will be charged a commission or spread, which is the difference between the market price and cost of purchase, and sometimes a service fee. Spreads differ based on several factors including liquidity.
T
Target Assets
Includes Agency mortgage-backed securities, to-be-announced forward contracts, CRT securities, MSR, non-Agency mortgage-backed securities, residential mortgage loans, and commercial real estate investments.
Tangible Economic Return
Refers to the Company’s change in tangible book value (calculated by summing common stock, additional paid-in capital, accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and accumulated deficit less intangible assets) plus dividends declared divided by the prior period’s tangible book value.
Taxable REIT Subsidiary (“TRS”)
An entity that is owned directly or indirectly by a REIT and has jointly elected with the REIT to be treated as a TRS for tax purposes. Annaly and certain of its direct and indirect subsidiaries have made separate joint elections to treat these subsidiaries as TRSs.
Term SOFR
The term secured overnight financing rate published by the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, which is used as a benchmark for financial transactions.
To-Be-Announced (“TBA”) Securities
A contract for the purchase or sale of a mortgage-backed security to be delivered at a predetermined price, face amount, issuer, coupon and stated maturity on an agreed-upon future date but does not include a specified pool number and number of pools.
TBA Dollar Roll Income
TBA dollar roll income is defined as the difference in price between two TBA contracts with the same terms but different settlement dates. The TBA contract settling in the later month typically prices at a discount to the earlier month contract with the difference in price commonly referred to as the “drop”. TBA dollar roll income represents the equivalent of interest income on the underlying security less an implied cost of financing.
Total Return
Investment performance measure over a stated time period which includes coupon interest, interest on interest, and any realized and unrealized gains or losses.
Total Return Swap
A derivative instrument where one party makes payments at a predetermined rate (either fixed or variable) while receiving a return on a specific asset (generally an equity index, loan or bond) held by the counterparty.
U
Unencumbered Assets
Assets on our balance sheet which have not been pledged as collateral against an existing liability.
U.S. Government-Sponsored Enterprise (“GSE”) Obligations
Obligations of Agencies originally established or chartered by the U.S. government to serve public purposes as specified by the U.S. Congress, such as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac; these obligations are not explicitly guaranteed as to the timely payment of principal and interest by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government.
V
Value-at-Risk (“VaR”)
A statistical technique which measures the potential loss in value of an asset or portfolio over a defined period for a given confidence interval.
Variable Interest Entity (“VIE”)
An entity in which equity investors (i) do not have the characteristics of a controlling financial interest, and/or (ii) do not have sufficient equity at risk for the entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support from other parties.
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Variation Margin
Cash or securities provided by a party to collateralize its obligations under a transaction as a result of a change in value of such transaction since the trade was executed or the last time collateral was provided.
Volatility
A statistical measure of the variance of price or yield over time. Volatility is low if the price does not change very much over a short period of time, and high if there is a greater change.
Voting Interest Entity (“VOE”)
An entity that has sufficient equity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support from other parties and in which equity investors have a controlling financial interest.
W
Warehouse Lending
A line of credit extended to a loan originator to fund mortgages extended by the loan originators to property purchasers. The loan typically lasts from the time the mortgage is originated to when the mortgage is sold into the secondary market, whether directly or through a securitization. Warehouse lending can provide liquidity to the loan origination market.
Weighted Average Coupon
The weighted average interest rate of the underlying mortgage loans or pools that serve as collateral for a security, weighted by the size of the principal loan balances.
Weighted Average Life (“WAL”)
The assumed weighted average amount of time that will elapse from the date of a security’s issuance until each dollar of principal is repaid to the investor. The WAL will change as the security ages and depending on the actual realized rate at which principal, scheduled and unscheduled, is paid on the loans underlying the MBS.
Y
Yield-to-Maturity
The expected rate of return of a bond if it is held to its maturity date; calculated by taking into account the current market price, stated redemption value, coupon payments and time to maturity and assuming all coupons are reinvested at the same rate; equivalent to the internal rate of return.
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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk are contained within the section titled “Risk Management” of Item 2. “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.”
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Our management, including our Chief Executive Officer (the CEO) and Chief Financial Officer (the CFO), reviewed and evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that review and evaluation, the CEO and CFO have concluded that our current disclosure controls and procedures, as designed, (1) were effective in ensuring that information required to be disclosed by the Company in reports it files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our CEO and CFO, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure and (2) were effective in ensuring that information required to be disclosed by the Company in reports it files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified by the SEC’s rules and forms.
There have been no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting that occurred during the three months ended September 30, 2024 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
From time to time, we are involved in various claims and legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business. As of September 30, 2024, we were not party to any pending material legal proceedings.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
There have been no material changes to the risk factors disclosed in Item 1A. “Risk Factors” of our most recent annual report on Form 10-K. The materialization of any risks and uncertainties identified in our Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements contained in this report together with those previously disclosed in our most recent annual report on Form 10-K or those that are presently unforeseen could result in significant adverse effects on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. See Item 2. “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” in this quarterly report or our most recent annual report on Form 10-K.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
In January 2022, we announced that our Board authorized the repurchase of up to $1.5 billion of our outstanding common shares through December 31, 2024. No shares were repurchased with respect to this share repurchase program during the quarter ended September 30, 2024. As of September 30, 2024, the maximum dollar value of shares that may yet be repurchased under this program was $1.5 billion.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
During the quarter ended September 30, 2024, no director or officer of the Company adopted, modified or terminated any Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement or non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
Exhibits:
The exhibits required by this item are set forth on the Exhibit Index attached hereto.
The instance document does not appear in the interactive data file because its Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document. The following documents are formatted in Inline XBRL: (i) Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition at September 30, 2024 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2023 (Derived from the audited Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition at December 31, 2023); (ii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023; (iii) Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity (Unaudited) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023; (iv) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023; and (v) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited).
The cover page for the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2024 (formatted in Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101).
† Submitted electronically herewith.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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.
ANNALY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.
Dated:
October 31, 2024
By: /s/ David L. Finkelstein
David L. Finkelstein
Chief Executive Officer, Chief Investment Officer and Director (Principal Executive Officer)
Dated:
October 31, 2024
By: /s/ Serena Wolfe
Serena Wolfe
Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)