v3.26.3
Derivative Instruments (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2026
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value
The following table summarizes the Company's derivative instruments as of September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively (dollar amounts in thousands):
Fair Value
Type of Derivative InstrumentConsolidated Balance Sheet LocationSeptember 30, 2026December 31, 2025
Interest rate caps
Other assets$1,021 $31 
OptionsOther assets386 — 
IRLCs
Other assets279 691 
TBAs
Other assets9,707 — 
Interest rate swapsOther assets— — 
U.S. Treasury futures
Other assets— — 
Commodity futures
Other assets— — 
Total derivative assets
$11,393 $722 
TBAs
Other liabilities$(14,039)$— 
Commodity futuresOther liabilities— — 
Credit default swaps
Other liabilities— — 
Interest rate swapsOther liabilities— — 
Total derivative liabilities
$(14,039)$— 
The following table presents information about the Company's TBAs as of September 30, 2026 (dollar amounts in thousands). The Company did not own TBAs as of December 31, 2025.

TBAs by Coupon
Notional Amount Long (Short) (1)
Cost Basis (2)
Fair Value (3)
Net Carrying Value (4)
30-Year TBAs
5.50%$50,000 $56,156 $47,703 $(8,453)
6.00%(800,000)(788,746)(784,625)4,121 
6.50%(1,100,000)(1,106,703)(1,106,703)— 
Total TBAs, net$(1,850,000)$(1,839,293)$(1,843,625)$(4,332)

(1)Notional amount represents the par value (or principal balance) of the underlying Agency RMBS.
(2)Cost basis represents the forward price to be paid for the underlying Agency RMBS.
(3)Fair value represents the current fair value of the underlying Agency RMBS as of period end.
(4)Net carrying value represents the difference between the fair value and the cost basis as of period end.
Schedule of Reconciliation of Gross Derivative Assets and Liabilities
The following tables present a reconciliation of gross derivative assets and liabilities to net amounts presented in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively (dollar amounts in thousands):
September 30, 2026
Gross Amount of Recognized Assets (Liabilities)Gross Amounts Offset in Balance SheetsVariation MarginNet Amounts of Assets (Liabilities) Presented in Balance Sheets
Derivative assets
Interest rate caps$1,021 $— $— $1,021 
Options386 — — 386 
IRLCs
279 — — 279 
TBAs
27,227 (17,520)— 9,707 
Interest rate swaps257,276 (4,153)(253,123)— 
U.S. Treasury futures
121,231 (21,948)(99,283)— 
Commodity futures47 (47)— — 
Total derivative assets$407,467 $(43,668)$(352,406)$11,393 
Derivative liabilities
Credit default swaps
$(2,980)$— $2,980 $— 
TBAs
(31,559)17,520 — (14,039)
Interest rate swaps(4,153)4,153 — — 
U.S. Treasury futures
(21,948)21,948 — — 
Commodity futures(4,936)47 4,889 — 
Total derivative liabilities$(65,576)$43,668 $7,869 $(14,039)
December 31, 2025
Gross Amount of Recognized Assets (Liabilities)Gross Amounts Offset in Balance SheetsVariation MarginNet Amounts of Assets (Liabilities) Presented in Balance Sheets
Derivative assets
Interest rate caps$31 $— $— $31 
IRLCs
691 — — 691 
Interest rate swaps8,769 (8,769)— — 
U.S. Treasury futures
4,759 (148)(4,611)— 
Commodity futures
9,748 (1,733)(8,015)— 
Total derivative assets$23,998 $(10,650)$(12,626)$722 
Derivative liabilities
Credit default swaps
$(9,890)$— $9,890 $— 
Interest rate swaps(47,638)8,769 38,869 — 
U.S. Treasury futures
(148)148 — — 
Commodity futures
(1,733)1,733 — — 
Total derivative liabilities$(59,409)$10,650 $48,759 $— 
The following table presents information about the Company's U.S. Treasury futures as of September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively (dollar amounts in thousands):

September 30, 2026December 31, 2025
DescriptionNotional Amount
Fair Value (1)
Notional Amount
Fair Value (1)
U.S. Treasury bond futures$308,700 $(21,948)$— $— 
U.S. Treasury futures - 2 year(647,000)6,902 (328,200)98 
U.S. Treasury futures - 5 year(1,924,500)38,121 (122,800)340 
U.S. Treasury futures - 10 year and greater(1,720,900)76,208 (450,200)4,173 
Total U.S. Treasury futures, net$(3,983,700)$99,283 $(901,200)$4,611 

(1)The fair value of U.S. Treasury futures is fully offset by variation margin, which is accounted for as a direct reduction of the net carrying value of the related derivative asset, resulting in a net carrying value of zero.
Schedule of Borrowings Under Financing Arrangements and Assets Pledged as Collateral The following table summarizes assets pledged as initial margin as of September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively (dollar amounts in thousands):
Initial Margin Collateral
Consolidated Balance Sheet Location
September 30, 2026December 31, 2025
Agency RMBS
Investment securities available for sale, at fair value
$158,365 $68,458 
Restricted cash
Other assets
74,902 82,222 
Total initial margin collateral
$233,267 $150,680 
The following table presents detailed information about the Company’s financings under these repurchase agreements or warehouse facilities and associated assets pledged as collateral at September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively (dollar amounts in thousands):
    
Maximum Aggregate Uncommitted Principal or Line Amount
Outstanding
Repurchase Agreements and Warehouse Facilities
Net Deferred Finance Costs (1)
Carrying Value of Repurchase Agreements and Warehouse Facilities
Carrying Value of Assets Pledged (2)
Weighted Average Rate
Weighted Average Months to Maturity (3)
September 30, 2026$3,825,000 $826,775 $(291)$826,484 $1,003,565 5.78 %6.28
December 31, 2025$3,225,000 $599,392 $(61)$599,331 $733,202 5.80 %5.86
(1)Costs related to repurchase agreements, which include commitment, underwriting, legal, accounting and other fees, are reflected as deferred charges. Such costs are presented as a deduction from the corresponding debt liability on the Company’s accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets and are amortized as an adjustment to interest expense over the term of the agreement using the effective interest method, or straight-line method, if the result is not materially different.
(2)Includes residential loans and real estate owned with an aggregate carrying value of $761.4 million, residential loans held for sale with an aggregate carrying value of $147.5 million and single-family rental properties with a net carrying value of $94.6 million as of September 30, 2026. Includes residential loans and real estate owned with an aggregate fair value of $538.4 million, residential loans held for sale with an aggregate carrying value of $78.0 million and single-family rental properties with a net carrying value of $116.8 million as of December 31, 2025.
(3)The Company expects to either roll outstanding amounts under these repurchase agreements and warehouse facilities into new financing arrangements or repay outstanding amounts in full prior to or at maturity.
Schedule of Activity of Derivative Instruments
The tables below summarize the notional activity of derivative instruments for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively (dollar amounts in thousands):
Notional Amount For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2026
Type of Derivative InstrumentJune 30, 2026
Additions/ Long (Short) (1)
Terminations/Pair-Offs
September 30, 2026
Interest rate caps$45,142 $26,500 $— $71,642 
Options— 2,801 (1,900)901 
TBAs
650,000 650,000 (3,150,000)(1,850,000)
Interest rate swaps6,300,563 349,056 — 6,649,619 
Credit default swaps
150,000 — — 150,000 
U.S. Treasury futures(886,500)(7,687,100)4,589,900 (3,983,700)
Commodity futures
13,758 194,647 (99,809)108,596 

Notional Amount For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2025
Type of Derivative InstrumentJune 30, 2025
Additions/ Long (Short) (1)
Terminations/Pair-OffsSeptember 30, 2025
Interest rate caps$45,142 $— $— $45,142 
Options— — — — 
TBAs10,000 130,000 (110,000)30,000 
Interest rate swaps4,867,217 1,117,681 (1,205,090)4,779,808 
Credit default swaps475,000 — — 475,000 
U.S. Treasury futures(247,500)(1,051,700)673,500 (625,700)
Commodity futures— 100,060 — 100,060 

Notional Amount For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2026
Type of Derivative InstrumentDecember 31, 2025
Additions/ Long (Short) (1)
Terminations/Pair-Offs
September 30, 2026
Interest rate caps$45,142 $71,642 $(45,142)$71,642 
Options— 2,801 (1,900)901 
TBAs
— 2,800,000 (4,650,000)(1,850,000)
Interest rate swaps4,919,398 2,498,091 (767,870)6,649,619 
Credit default swaps
475,000 150,000 (475,000)150,000 
U.S. Treasury futures
(901,200)(11,894,500)8,812,000 (3,983,700)
Commodity futures199,676 976,284 (1,067,364)108,596 
Index futures
— 384 (384)— 

Notional Amount For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025
Type of Derivative InstrumentDecember 31, 2024
Additions/ Long (Short) (1)
Terminations/Pair-Offs
September 30, 2025
Interest rate caps$45,142 $45,142 $(45,142)$45,142 
Options— — — — 
TBAs
— 150,000 (120,000)30,000 
Interest rate swaps4,134,267 3,373,016 (2,727,475)4,779,808 
Credit default swaps
400,000 75,000 — 475,000 
U.S. Treasury futures(406,100)(1,521,100)1,301,500 (625,700)
Commodity futures— 100,060 — 100,060 
(1)Additions are presented on a net basis and reflect the initiation of long positions offset by the initiation of short positions.
Schedule of Components of Realized and Unrealized Gains and Losses
The following table presents the components of realized gains (losses), net and unrealized gains (losses), net related to derivative instruments, which are included in gains (losses) on derivative instruments, net and mortgage banking activities, net in the condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively (dollar amounts in thousands):
For the Three Months Ended September 30,For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
2026202520262025
Type of Derivative InstrumentRealized Gains (Losses)Unrealized Gains (Losses)Realized Gains (Losses)Unrealized Gains (Losses)Realized Gains (Losses)Unrealized Gains (Losses)Realized Gains (Losses)Unrealized Gains (Losses)
Interest rate caps
$— $147 $— $9 $— $479 $— $54 
Options(968)173 (517)(408)(2,068)(223)2,125 (408)
IRLCs
— (641)— (1,919)— (412)— (1,919)
TBAs
(7,566)(5,742)484 (226)(10,295)(4,332)480 (121)
Interest rate swaps3,342 218,856 1,804 (5,868)11,053 291,992 33,219 (106,470)
Credit default swaps
(379)346 (1,240)210 (1,041)624 (3,454)(542)
U.S. Treasury futures
3,555 97,247 (10,145)1,476 26,872 94,671 (8,213)(4,859)
Commodity futures
(4,835)(5,203)— 3,355 40,922 (12,904)— 3,355 
Index futures— — — — (27)— — — 
Total$(6,851)$305,183 $(9,614)$(3,371)$65,416 $369,895 $24,157 $(110,910)
Schedule of Interest Rate Cap Contracts Strike Price and Notional Amounts
The following tables present information about our interest rate cap contracts related to variable-rate mortgages payable on real estate as of September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively (dollar amounts in thousands):

September 30, 2026
Financing Type
Weighted Average SOFR Strike PriceSOFR Strike Price Range
Notional Amount
Expiration Date Range
Mortgages payable on real estate3.05 %
2.50% - 4.00%
$71,642 
August 1, 2027 - January 1, 2028

December 31, 2025
Financing Type
SOFR Strike Price
Notional Amount
Expiration Date
Mortgage payable on real estate
3.22%
$45,142 January 1, 2026
Schedule of Interest Rate Derivatives
The following tables present information about the Company's interest rate swaps whereby it receives floating rate payments in exchange for fixed rate payments as of September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively (dollar amounts in thousands):

September 30, 2026
Years to MaturityNotional AmountWeighted Average Fixed Interest RateWeighted Average Variable Interest Rate
Less than 1 year$226,214 4.26 %3.69 %
1-3 years2,788,107 3.75 %3.71 %
3-5 years1,535,870 3.75 %3.69 %
5-7 years127,720 3.57 %3.69 %
7-10 years1,092,643 3.90 %3.68 %
10-15 years475,934 4.30 %3.70 %
Greater than 15 years343,207 4.22 %3.69 %
Total$6,589,695 3.85 %3.70 %

December 31, 2025
Years to MaturityNotional AmountWeighted Average Fixed Interest RateWeighted Average Variable Interest Rate
Less than 1 year$30,660 4.37 %3.85 %
1-3 years2,473,639 3.79 %4.13 %
3-5 years1,492,347 3.76 %4.19 %
7-10 years678,692 3.88 %4.19 %
Greater than 15 years191,010 3.99 %4.13 %
Total$4,866,348 3.80 %4.16 %
The following tables present information about the Company's interest rate swaps whereby it receives fixed rate payments in exchange for floating rate payments as of September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively (dollar amounts in thousands):

September 30, 2026
Years to MaturityNotional AmountWeighted Average Fixed Interest RateWeighted Average Variable Interest Rate
1-3 years$9,550 3.48 %3.68 %
3-5 years6,874 3.23 %3.68 %
5-7 years43,500 3.64 %3.70 %
Total$59,924 3.57 %3.70 %

December 31, 2025
Years to MaturityNotional AmountWeighted Average Fixed Interest RateWeighted Average Variable Interest Rate
1-3 years$9,550 3.48 %4.26 %
7-10 years43,500 3.64 %4.19 %
Total$53,050 3.61 %4.21 %