Basis of Presentation

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2024

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Basis of Presentation

Basis of Presentation

Interim Financial Statements — The accompanying consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with US generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP” or “US GAAP”). In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation of the Company’s financial position, results of operations and cash flows have been included and are of a normal and recurring nature. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries. All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated. The Company consolidates those entities in which it has control over significant operating, financing and investing decisions of the entity, as well as those entities classified as variable interest entities (each, a “VIE” and collectively “VIEs”) in which the Company is determined to be the primary beneficiary. For entities over which the Company exercises significant influence, but which do not meet the requirements for consolidation, the Company applies the equity method of accounting whereby it records its share of the underlying income of such entities unless a fair value option is elected. Distributions from such investments are classified in the consolidated statements of cash flows based on the cumulative earnings approach, where all distributions up to cumulative earnings are classified as distributions of earnings.

Reclassifications— During the quarter ended September 30, 2024, the Company reclassified its investment in Gaea Real Estate Corp (“Gaea”) from investment in affiliates to investment in equity securities at fair value. As a result of the change in its external manager, the Company has concluded it is no longer appropriate to account for its investment under the equity method of accounting as it no longer has significant influence over Gaea. Also, during the quarter ended September 30, 2024, the Company reclassified its real estate owned properties, net, receivable from servicer and investment in affiliates to other assets. Additionally, it renamed prepaid expense and other assets to other assets. Also, during the quarter ended September 30, 2024, the Company reclassified its management fee payable to accrued expenses and other liabilities. The balances were reclassified because they are not material on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet.

Risks and Uncertainties — In the normal course of its business, the Company primarily encounters two significant types of economic risk: credit risk and market risk. Credit risk is the risk of default on the Company’s investments that results from a borrower’s inability or unwillingness to make contractually required payments. Market risk reflects changes in the value of investments due to changes in prepayment rates, interest rates, spreads or other market factors, including risks that impact the value of the collateral underlying the Company’s investments. Taking into consideration these risks along with estimated prepayments, financings, collateral values, payment histories and other information, the Company believes that the carrying values of its investments are reasonable. Furthermore, for each of the periods presented, a significant portion of the Company’s assets are dependent on its Servicer’s abilities to perform their servicing obligations with respect to the residential mortgage loans underlying loans and securities.

Use of Estimates — The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in accordance with US GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Management believes that estimates utilized in preparation of the consolidated financial statements are reasonable. The most critical estimates include those related to fair value measurements of the Company’s assets and liabilities, and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the reporting date. Actual results could differ from those estimates and such differences could be material.

See Note 2 to the Company’s consolidated financial statements included in the Company’s Annual Report for the complete listing of significant accounting policies.