Redwood Trust (NYSE:RWT) (NYSE:RWT) is a publicly traded real estate investment trust specializing in the U.S. residential mortgage market. Headquartered in Mill Valley, California, the company focuses on investing in a diversified portfolio of residential mortgage assets, including whole loans, agency and non-agency mortgage-backed securities, and structured credit products.
The company’s core activities encompass the acquisition, financing, and management of prime residential mortgage whole loans and mortgage-backed securities. Redwood Trust also sponsors and manages securitization vehicles, generates revenue through net interest income and gain-on-sale transactions, and employs risk management strategies to hedge mortgage price and credit exposure. Through its securitization platform, the firm seeks to deliver stable, risk-adjusted returns to its shareholders.
Founded in 1987 and restructured as a REIT in 2004, Redwood Trust has developed long-standing relationships with mortgage originators, servicers, and capital markets participants. The company’s management team brings decades of experience in mortgage finance, securitization, and risk management, supporting its strategic objectives across changing market environments.
Redwood Trust’s investment activities are concentrated in U.S. markets, spanning a range of credit profiles within the prime and non-agency residential mortgage sectors. The firm is led by President and Chief Executive Officer Kenneth R. Caplan, supported by a seasoned leadership team dedicated to navigating the complexities of the residential mortgage finance landscape.
