10-Q

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

                                         x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended: March 31, 2014                    

OR

                                         ¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the Transition Period from                      to                     .

Commission File Number 1-13759

REDWOOD TRUST, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Maryland	68-0329422
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
One Belvedere Place, Suite 300 Mill Valley, California	94941
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)	(Zip Code)

(415) 389-7373

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

Not Applicable

(Former Name, Former Address and Former Fiscal Year, if Changed Since Last Report)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes x    No ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer x        Accelerated filer ¨        Non-accelerated filer ¨        Smaller reporting company ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ¨ No x

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share 82,971,771 shares outstanding as of May 2, 2014        

REDWOOD TRUST, INC.

2014 FORM 10-Q REPORT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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PART I
Item 1.	Financial Statements	2
	Consolidated Balance Sheets at March 31, 2014 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2013	2
	Consolidated Statements of Income for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 (Unaudited)	3
	Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 (Unaudited)	4
	Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 (Unaudited)	5
	Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 (Unaudited)	6
	Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements	7
Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	62
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	103
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	103
PART II
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	104
Item 1A.	Risk Factors	105
Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	105
Item 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities	105
Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures (Not Applicable)	105
Item 5.	Other Information	105
Item 6.	Exhibits	106
Signatures		107

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

REDWOOD TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In Thousands, Except Share Data)  (Unaudited)	March 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
ASSETS
Residential loans, held-for-sale	$	774,936	$	404,267
Residential loans, held-for-investment		1,689,994		1,762,167
Commercial loans, held-for-sale		77,155		89,111
Commercial loans, held-for-investment (includes $69,436 and $0 at fair value)		414,120		343,344
Real estate securities, at fair value		1,743,008		1,682,861
Mortgage servicing rights, at fair value		64,971		64,824
Cash and cash equivalents		149,966		173,201
Total earning assets		4,914,150		4,519,775
Restricted cash		432		398
Accrued interest receivable		14,410		13,475
Derivative assets		4,438		7,787
Deferred securities issuance costs		12,351		13,453
Other assets		61,330		53,640
Total Assets (1)	$	5,007,111	$	4,608,528
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Liabilities
Short-term debt	$	1,288,761	$	862,763
Accrued interest payable		9,832		6,366
Derivative liabilities		27,197		18,167
Accrued expenses and other liabilities		55,542		48,704
Deferred tax liability		7,316		7,316
Asset-backed securities issued		1,854,344		1,942,962
Long-term debt (includes $34,774 and $0 at fair value)		513,232		476,467
Total liabilities (1)		3,756,224		3,362,745
Equity
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share, 180,000,000 and 165,000,000 shares authorized; 82,619,654 and 82,504,801 issued and outstanding		826		825
Additional paid-in capital		1,765,532		1,760,899
Accumulated other comprehensive income		160,652		148,766
Cumulative earnings		818,631		806,298
Cumulative distributions to stockholders		(1,494,754)		(1,471,005)
Total equity		1,250,887		1,245,783
Total Liabilities and Equity	$	5,007,111	$	4,608,528

(1) Our consolidated balance sheets include assets of consolidated variable interest entities (“VIEs”) that can only be used to settle obligations of these VIEs and liabilities of consolidated VIEs for which creditors do not have recourse to the primary beneficiary (Redwood Trust, Inc.). At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, assets of consolidated VIEs totaled $2,211,222 and $2,299,576, respectively, and liabilities of consolidated VIEs totaled $1,856,219 and $1,944,911, respectively. See Note 4 for further discussion.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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REDWOOD TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(In Thousands, Except Share Data)	Three Months Ended March 31,
(Unaudited)	2014		2013
Interest Income
Residential loans	$	12,658	$	17,624
Commercial loans		10,394		10,171
Real estate securities		32,431		25,717
Cash and cash equivalents		3		12
Total interest income		55,486		53,524
Interest Expense
Short-term debt		(3,827)		(3,808)
Asset-backed securities issued		(8,441)		(10,959)
Long-term debt		(6,792)		(3,493)
Total interest expense		(19,060)		(18,260)
Net Interest Income		36,426		35,264
Provision for loan losses		(1,284)		(2,039)
Net Interest Income After Provision		35,142		33,225
Noninterest Income
Mortgage banking activities, net		(687)		45,000
Mortgage servicing rights income, net		606		1,021
Other market valuation adjustments, net (1)		(6,138)		(303)
Realized gains, net		1,092		12,267
Total noninterest income (loss), net		(5,127)		57,985
Operating expenses		(19,525)		(19,691)
Net income before provision for income taxes		10,490		71,519
Benefit from (provision for) income taxes		1,843		(10,909)
Net Income	$	12,333	$	60,610
Basic earnings per common share	$	0.14	$	0.72
Diluted earnings per common share	$	0.14	$	0.69
Regular dividends declared per common share	$	0.28	$	0.28
Basic weighted average shares outstanding		82,410,562		81,556,880
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding		84,940,540		87,344,669

(1) For the three months ended March 31, 2014, other-than-temporary impairments were $1,671, of which $113 were recognized through the Income Statement, and $1,558 were recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income.

For the three months ended March 31, 2013, other-than-temporary impairments were $24, of which $24 were recognized through the Income Statement, and none was recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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REDWOOD TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(In Thousands) (Unaudited)	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2014		2013
Net Income	$	12,333	$	60,610
Other comprehensive income:
Net unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities		19,323		9,030
Reclassification of unrealized loss (gain) to net income		1,298		(12,007)
Net unrealized (loss) gain on interest rate agreements		(8,795)		7,440
Reclassification of unrealized loss on interest rate agreements to net income		60		88
Total other comprehensive income		11,886		4,551
Total Comprehensive Income	$	24,219	$	65,161

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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REDWOOD TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014

	Common Stock				Additional		Accumulated Other		Cumulative Earnings		Cumulative		Total
(In Thousands, Except Share Data)  (Unaudited)	Shares		Amount		Paid-In Capital		Comprehensive Income				Distributions to Stockholders
December 31, 2013		82,504,801	$	825	$	1,760,899	$	148,766	$	806,298	$	(1,471,005)	$	1,245,783
Net income		-		-		-		-		12,333		-		12,333
Other comprehensive income		-		-		-		11,886		-		-		11,886
Issuance of common stock:
Dividend reinvestment & stock purchase plans		77,660		1		1,544		-		-		-		1,545
Employee stock purchase and incentive plans		37,193		-		(783)		-		-		-		(783)
Non-cash equity award compensation		-		-		3,872		-		-		-		3,872
Common dividends declared		-		-		-		-		-		(23,749)		(23,749)
March 31, 2014		82,619,654	$	826	$	1,765,532	$	160,652	$	818,631	$	(1,494,754)	$	1,250,887

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2013

	Common Stock				Additional		Accumulated Other		Cumulative Earnings		Cumulative		Total
(In Thousands, Except Share Data)  (Unaudited)	Shares		Amount		Paid-In Capital		Comprehensive Income				Distributions to Stockholders
December 31, 2012		81,716,416	$	817	$	1,744,554	$	138,332	$	633,052	$	(1,376,591)	$	1,140,164
Net income		-		-		-		-		60,610		-		60,610
Other comprehensive income		-		-		-		4,551		-		-		4,551
Issuance of common stock:
Dividend reinvestment & stock purchase plans		-		-		-		-		-		-		-
Employee stock purchase and incentive plans		(10,393)		-		(178)		-		-		-		(178)
Non-cash equity award compensation		-		-		6,202		-		-		-		6,202
Common dividends declared		-		-		-		-		-		(23,564)		(23,564)
March 31, 2013		81,706,023	$	817	$	1,750,578	$	142,883	$	693,662	$	(1,400,155)	$	1,187,785

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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REDWOOD TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In Thousands)  (Unaudited)	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2014		2013
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
Net income	$	12,333	$	60,610
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
Amortization of premiums, discounts, and securities issuance costs, net		(9,158)		(6,037)
Depreciation and amortization of non-financial assets		106		147
Purchases of loans		(1,181,488)		(2,740,317)
Proceeds from sales of loans		785,380		2,269,845
Principal payments on loans		7,014		3,417
Net settlements of derivatives		(8,394)		1,503
Provision for loan losses		1,284		2,039
Non-cash equity award compensation		3,872		6,202
Market valuation adjustments, net		9,536		(37,861)
Realized gains, net		(1,092)		(19,445)
Net change in:
Accrued interest receivable and other assets		(7,270)		3,230
Accrued interest payable, deferred tax liabilities, and accrued expenses and other liabilities		(13,781)		3,700
Net cash used in operating activities		(401,658)		(452,967)
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
Purchases of loans held-for-investment		(32,998)		(35,989)
Proceeds from sales of loans		-		440
Principal payments on loans		70,800		147,891
Purchases of real estate securities		(49,709)		-
Proceeds from sales of real estate securities		-		22,326
Principal payments on real estate securities		42,304		39,907
Purchase of mortgage servicing rights		(928)		-
Net increase in restricted cash		(34)		(14)
Net cash provided by investing activities		29,435		174,561
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
Proceeds from borrowings on short-term debt		920,955		1,636,428
Repayments on short-term debt		(494,956)		(1,467,032)
Proceeds from issuance of asset-backed securities		-		-
Repayments on asset-backed securities issued		(88,523)		(164,288)
Deferred securities issuance costs		-		(9,184)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt		36,782		304,100
Repayments on long-term debt		(17)		-
Net settlements of derivatives		(721)		-
Net proceeds from issuance of common stock		122		134
Net payments on repurchase of common stock		-		-
Taxes paid on equity award distributions		(905)		(312)
Dividends paid		(23,749)		(23,564)
Net cash provided by financing activities		348,988		276,282
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents		(23,235)		(2,124)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		173,201		81,080
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	149,966	$	78,956
Supplemental Cash Flow Information:
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest	$	15,386	$	18,293
Taxes		1,399		862
Supplemental Noncash Information:
Real estate securities retained from loan securitizations	$	-	$	165,936
Retention of mortgage servicing rights from loan securitizations and sales		2,294		12,466
Transfers from loans held-for-sale to loans held-for-investment		37,631		-
Transfers from residential loans to real estate owned		135		704

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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REDWOOD TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

March 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

Note 1. Redwood Trust

Redwood Trust, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, is a specialty finance company focused on investing in mortgage- and other real estate-related assets and engaging in residential and commercial mortgage banking activities. We seek to invest in real estate-related assets that have the potential to generate attractive cash flow returns over time and to generate income through our residential and commercial mortgage banking activities. We operate our business in three segments: residential mortgage banking, residential investments, and commercial mortgage banking and investments.

Our primary sources of income are net interest income from our investment portfolios and noninterest income from our mortgage banking activities. Net interest income consists of the interest income we earn on investments less the interest expense we incur on borrowed funds and other liabilities. Income from mortgage banking activities consists of the profit we seek to generate through the acquisition or origination of loans and their subsequent sale or securitization. References herein to “Redwood,” the “company,” “we,” “us,” and “our” include Redwood Trust, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries, unless the context otherwise requires.

Redwood was incorporated in the State of Maryland on April 11, 1994, and commenced operations on August 19, 1994. Our executive offices are located at One Belvedere Place, Suite 300, Mill Valley, California 94941.

Note 2. Basis of Presentation

The consolidated financial statements presented herein are at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, and for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013. These consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) in the United States of America — as prescribed by the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) — and using the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) instructions to Form 10-Q.

Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified in the consolidated financial statements and the related footnotes to conform to the 2014 presentation.

Organization

For tax purposes, Redwood Trust, Inc. is structured as a real estate investment trust (“REIT”). We generally refer, collectively, to Redwood Trust, Inc. and those of its subsidiaries that are not subject to subsidiary-level corporate income tax as “the REIT” or “our REIT.” We generally refer to subsidiaries of Redwood Trust, Inc. that are subject to subsidiary-level corporate income tax as “our operating subsidiaries” or “our taxable REIT subsidiaries” or “TRS.” Our mortgage banking activities are generally carried out through our taxable REIT subsidiaries, while our portfolio of mortgage- and other real estate-related investments is primarily held at our REIT. We generally intend to retain profits generated and taxed at our taxable REIT subsidiaries, and to distribute as dividends at least 90% of the income we generate at our REIT.

We sponsor our Sequoia securitization program, which we use for the securitization of residential mortgage loans. References to Sequoia with respect to any time or period generally refer collectively to all the then consolidated Sequoia securitization entities for the periods presented. We have also engaged in securitization transactions in order to obtain financing for certain of our securities and commercial loans.

Financial Information About Industry Segments

FASB ASC 280, Segment Reporting, establishes standards for reporting financial and descriptive information about an enterprise’s reportable segments. Our three business segments are residential mortgage banking, residential investments, and commercial mortgage banking and investments.

See Note 21 for further discussion on business segments.

Principles of Consolidation

We apply FASB guidance to determine whether we must consolidate transferred financial assets and variable interest entities (“VIEs”) for financial reporting purposes. We currently consolidate the assets and liabilities of the Sequoia securitization entities

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

March 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

where we maintain an ongoing involvement, as well as an entity formed in connection with a resecuritization transaction we engaged in during 2011 (“Residential Resecuritization”), and an entity formed in connection with a commercial securitization we engaged in during the fourth quarter of 2012 (“Commercial Securitization”). Each securitization entity is independent of Redwood and of each other and the assets and liabilities are not owned by and are not legal obligations of Redwood Trust, Inc. Our exposure to these entities is primarily through the financial interests we have retained, although we are exposed to certain financial risks associated with our role as a sponsor, manager, or depositor of these entities or as a result of our having sold assets directly or indirectly to these entities.

For financial reporting purposes, the underlying loans and securities owned at the consolidated Sequoia entities, the Residential Resecuritization entity, and the Commercial Securitization entity are shown under residential and commercial loans and real estate securities on our consolidated balance sheets. The asset-backed securities (“ABS”) issued to third parties by these entities are shown under ABS issued. In our consolidated statements of income, we record interest income on the loans and securities owned at these entities and interest expense on the ABS issued by these entities.

See Note 4 for further discussion on principles of consolidation.

Note 3. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements requires us to make a number of significant estimates. These include estimates of fair value of certain assets and liabilities, amounts and timing of credit losses, prepayment rates, and other estimates that affect the reported amounts of certain assets and liabilities as of the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of certain revenues and expenses during the reported period. It is likely that changes in these estimates (e.g., valuation changes due to supply and demand, credit performance, prepayments, interest rates, or other reasons) will occur in the near term. Our estimates are inherently subjective in nature and actual results could differ from our estimates and the differences could be material.

Fair Value Measurements

Our financial statements include assets and liabilities that are measured at their estimated fair values in accordance with GAAP. A fair value measurement represents the price at which an orderly transaction would occur between willing market participants at the measurement date. We develop fair values for financial assets or liabilities based on available inputs and pricing that is observed in the marketplace. Examples of market information that we attempt to obtain include the following:

• Quoted prices for the same or similar securities;

• Relevant reports issued by analysts and rating agencies;

• The current level of interest rates and any directional movements in relevant indices, such as credit risk indices;

• Information about the performance of mortgage loans, such as delinquency and foreclosure rates, loss experience, and prepayment rates;

• Indicative prices or yields from broker/dealers (including prices from counterparties under securities repurchase agreements); and,

• Other relevant observable inputs, including nonperformance risk and liquidity premiums.

After considering all available indications of the appropriate rate of return that market participants would require, we consider the reasonableness of the range indicated by the results to determine an estimate that is most representative of fair value.

The markets for many of the loans and securities that we invest in and issue are generally illiquid. Establishing fair values for illiquid assets and liabilities is inherently subjective and is often dependent upon our estimates and modeling assumptions. If we determine that either the volume and/or level of trading activity for an asset or liability has significantly decreased from normal market conditions, or price quotations or observable inputs are not associated with orderly transactions, the market inputs that we obtain might not be relevant. For example, broker or pricing service quotes might not be relevant if an active market does not exist for the

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

March 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

financial asset or liability. The nature of the quote (for example, whether the quote is an indicative price or a binding offer) is also evaluated.

In circumstances where relevant market inputs cannot be obtained, increased analysis and management judgment are required to estimate fair value. This generally requires us to establish internal assumptions about future cash flows and appropriate risk-adjusted discount rates. Regardless of the valuation inputs we apply, the objective of fair value measurement is unchanged from what it would be if markets were operating at normal activity levels and/or transactions were orderly; that is, to determine the current exit price.

See Note 5 for further discussion on fair value measurements.

Fair Value Option

We have the option to measure eligible financial assets, financial liabilities, and commitments at fair value on an instrument-by-instrument basis. This option is available when we first recognize a financial asset or financial liability or enter into a firm commitment. Subsequent changes in the fair value of assets, liabilities, and commitments where we have elected the fair value option are recorded in our consolidated statements of income.

We elect the fair value option for certain residential and commercial loans, Sequoia IO securities and MSRs. We generally elect the fair value option for residential and commercial loans that are held-for-sale, due to our intent to sell or securitize the loans in the near-term. We generally elect the fair value option for Sequoia IO securities as we use these in part to hedge certain risks associated with our residential loans held-for-sale. We elect the fair value option for our MSRs in order to reflect the current value of these investments in our financial position and results each period. We also elect the fair value option for certain secured borrowings we may recognize when the sale of commercial loans do not meet the sale criteria in ASC 860.

See Note 5 for further discussion on the fair value option.

Real Estate Loans

Residential and Commercial Loans — Held-for-Sale

Residential and commercial loans held-for-sale include loans that we are marketing for sale to third parties, including transfers to securitization entities that we plan to sponsor and expect to be accounted for as sales for financial reporting purposes.

Residential and Commercial Loans — Fair Value

We generally elect the fair value option for residential and commercial loans that we purchase with the intent to sell to third parties or transfer to Sequoia securitizations. Coupon interest is recognized as revenue when earned and deemed collectible or until a loan becomes more than 90 days past due. Changes in fair value are recurring and are reported through our consolidated statements of income in mortgage banking activities, net for residential and commercial loans held at fair value.

Residential and Commercial Loans — Lower of Cost or Fair Value

Certain residential and commercial loans held-for-sale that are not accounted for under the fair value option (generally loans acquired prior to 2011) are carried at the lower of their cost or fair value. If the fair value of an individual loan or pool of loans held-for-sale is lower than its amortized cost basis, this difference is reported through our consolidated statements of income as a negative market valuation adjustment (“MVA”) in mortgage banking activities, net. Coupon interest for loans held-for-sale is recognized as revenue when earned and deemed collectible or until a loan becomes more than 90 days past due at which point it is placed on non-accrual status. Gains or losses on the sale of residential or commercial loans held-for-sale are based on the specific identification method for loans measured on an individual basis or in aggregate for those loans measured on a pool basis.

Residential and Commercial Loans — Held-for-Investment

Commercial Loans — Fair Value

We may elect the fair value option for senior commercial mortgage loans that we originate or acquire that are bifurcated into a senior portion that is sold to a third party and a junior portion that we retain as an investment. When the transfer of the senior portion

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March 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

does not meet the criteria for sale treatment under GAAP, the entire loan (the senior and junior portions) remains on our consolidated balance sheet classified as a held-for-investment loan and we account for the transfer of the senior portion as a secured borrowing. Coupon interest is recognized as revenue when earned and deemed collectible or until a loan becomes more than 90 days past due. Changes in fair value are recurring and are reported through our consolidated statements of income in mortgage banking activities, net.

Residential and Commercial Loans — At Amortized Cost

Loans held-for-investment include residential loans owned at consolidated Sequoia entities and commercial loans owned at the Commercial Securitization entity and by us, net of any allowance for loan losses. Coupon interest is recognized as revenue when earned and deemed collectible or until a loan becomes more than 90 days past due or has been individually impaired, at which point the loan is placed on nonaccrual status. Interest previously accrued for loans that have become greater than 90 days past due or individually impaired is reserved for in the allowance for loan losses. Residential loans delinquent more than 90 days or in foreclosure are characterized as a serious delinquency. Cash principal and interest that is advanced from servicers subsequent to a loan becoming greater than 90 days past due or individually impaired is accounted for as a reduction in the outstanding loan principal balance. When a seriously delinquent loan previously placed on nonaccrual status has cured, meaning all delinquent principal and interest have been remitted by the borrower, the loan is placed back on accrual status. Alternately, loans that have been individually impaired may be placed back on accrual status if restructured and after the loan is considered reperforming. A restructured loan is considered reperforming when the loan has been current for at least 12 months.

We use the interest method to determine an effective yield to amortize the premium or discount on real estate loans held-for-investment. For residential loans acquired prior to July 1, 2004, we use coupon interest rates as they change over time and anticipated principal payments to determine periodic amortization. For residential and commercial loans acquired after July 1, 2004, we use the initial coupon interest rate of the loans (without regard to future changes in the underlying indices) and anticipated principal payments, if any, to determine periodic amortization.

We reclassify loans held-for-investment as loans held-for-sale if we determine that these loans will be sold or transferred to third parties. This may occur, for example, if we exercise our right to call ABS issued by a Sequoia securitization trust and decide to subsequently sell the underlying loans to third parties.

See Note 6 for further discussion on residential loans. See Note 7 for further discussion on commercial loans.

Residential Loans — Allowance for Loan Losses

For residential loans classified as held-for-investment, we establish and maintain an allowance for loan losses based on our estimate of credit losses inherent in our loan portfolios at the reporting date. To calculate the allowance for loan losses, we assess inherent losses by determining loss factors (defaults, the timing of defaults, and loss severities upon defaults) that can be specifically applied to each loan or pool of loans.

We consider the following factors in evaluating the allowance for loan losses:

• Ongoing analyses of loans, including, but not limited to, the age of loans and year of origination, underwriting standards, business climate, economic conditions, and other observable data;

• Historical loss rates and past performance of similar loans;

• Relevant market research and publicly available third-party reference loss rates;

• Trends in delinquencies and charge-offs;

• Effects and changes in credit concentrations;

• Information supporting a borrower’s ability to meet obligations;

• Ongoing evaluations of fair values of collateral using current appraisals and other valuations; and,

• Discounted cash flow analyses.

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Once we determine the amount of defaults, the timing of the defaults, and severity of losses upon the defaults, we estimate expected losses for each individual loan or pool of loans over its expected life. We then estimate the timing of these losses and the losses probable to occur over an appropriate loss confirmation period. This period is defined as the range of time between the occurrence of a credit loss (such as the initial deterioration of the borrower’s financial condition) and the confirmation of that loss (the actual impairment or charge-off of the loan). The losses expected to occur within the estimated loss confirmation period are the basis of our allowance for loan losses, since we believe these losses exist at the reported date of the financial statements. We re-evaluate the adequacy of our allowance for loan losses quarterly.

As part of the loss mitigation efforts undertaken by servicers of residential loans owned at Sequoia securitization entities, a number of loan modifications have been completed to help make mortgage loans more affordable for certain borrowers. Loan modifications may include, but are not limited to: (i) conversion of a floating rate mortgage loan into a fixed rate mortgage loan; (ii) reduction in the contractual interest rate of a mortgage loan; (iii) forgiveness of a portion of the contractual interest and/or principal amounts owed on a mortgage loan; and, (iv) extension of the contractual maturity of a mortgage loan. We evaluate all loan modifications performed by servicers to determine if they constitute troubled debt restructurings (“TDRs”) according to GAAP. If a loan is determined to be a TDR, it is removed from the general loan pools used for calculating allowances for loan losses and assessed for impairment on an individual basis based upon any adverse change in the expected future cash flows resulting from the modification. This difference is recorded to the provision for loan losses in our consolidated statements of income.

When foreclosed property is received in full satisfaction for a defaulted loan, we estimate the fair value of the property, based on estimated net proceeds from the sale of the property (including servicer advances and other costs). To the extent that the fair value of the property is below the recorded investment of the loan, we record a charge against the allowance for loan losses for the difference. Foreclosed property is subsequently recorded as real estate owned (“REO”), a component of other assets on our consolidated balance sheets. Actual losses incurred on loans liquidated through a short-sale are also charged against the allowance for loan losses.

See Note 6 for further discussion on the allowance for loan losses for residential loans.

Commercial Loans — Allowance for Loan Losses

For commercial loans classified as held-for-investment, we establish and maintain a general allowance for loan losses inherent in our portfolio at the reporting date and, where appropriate, a specific allowance for loan losses for loans we have determined to be impaired at the reporting date. An individual loan is considered impaired when it is deemed probable that we will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan.

Our methodology for assessing the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses begins with a formal review of each commercial loan in the portfolio and the assignment of an internal impairment status. Reviews are performed at least quarterly. We consider the following factors in evaluating each loan:

• Loan to value ratios upon origination or acquisition of the loan;

• The most recent financial information available for each loan and associated properties, including net operating income, debt service coverage ratios, occupancy rates, rent rolls, as well as any other loss factors we consider relevant, such as, but not limited to, specific loan trigger events that would indicate an adverse change in expected cash flows or payment delinquency;

• Economic trends, both macroeconomic as well as those directly affecting the properties associated with our loans, and the supply and demand of competing projects in the sub-market in which the subject property is located; and,

• The loan sponsor or borrowing entity’s ability to ensure that properties associated with the loan are managed and operated sufficiently.

Loan reviews are completed by asset management and finance personnel and reviewed and approved by senior management.

Based on the assigned internal impairment status, a loan is categorized as “Pass,” “Watch List,” or “Workout.” Pass loans are defined as loans that are performing in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Watch List loans are defined as performing loans for which the timing of cost recovery is under review. Workout loans are defined as loans that we believe have a credit impairment that may lead to a realized loss. Workout loans are typically assessed for impairment on an individual basis. Where an individual commercial loan is impaired, we record an allowance to reduce the carrying value of the loan to the current present value

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of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective rate or if a loan is collateral dependent, we reduce the carrying value to the estimated fair market value of the loan, with a corresponding charge to provision for loan losses on our consolidated statements of income.

For all commercial loans that are not individually impaired, we assess the commercial loan portfolio in aggregate for loan losses based on our expectation of credit losses inherent in the portfolio at the reporting date. Our expectation of credit losses is informed by, among other things:

• Historical loss rates and past performance of similar loans in our own portfolio, if any;

• Publicly available third-party reference loss rates on similar loans; and,

• Trends in delinquencies and charge-offs in our own portfolio and among industry participants.

See Note 7 for further discussion on the allowance for loan losses for commercial loans.

Repurchase Reserves

We sell residential mortgage loans to various parties, including (1) securitization trusts, (2) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the “Agencies”), and (3) other financial institutions that purchase mortgage loans for investment or private label securitization. We may be required to repurchase residential mortgage loans in the event of a breach of specified contractual representation and warranties. We do not originate residential mortgage loans and believe the initial risk of loss due to loan repurchases (i.e., due to a breach of representations and warranties) would generally be a contingency to the companies from whom we acquired the loans. However, in some cases, for example, where loans were acquired from companies that have since become insolvent, repurchase claims may result in our being liable for a repurchase obligation.

We establish reserves for mortgage repurchase liabilities related to various representations and warranties that reflect management’s estimate of losses for loans for which we could have a repurchase obligation, based on a combination of factors. Such factors can include estimated future defaults and loan repurchase rates, the potential severity of loss in the event of defaults, and the probability of our being liable for a repurchase obligation. We establish a liability at the time loans are sold and continually update our liability estimate during its life. The liability for mortgage loan repurchase losses is included in other liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets and the related expense is included as a component of mortgage banking activities, net on our consolidated statements of income.

See Note 15 for further discussion on the residential repurchase reserves.

We have originated and sold commercial mortgage loans and have made standard representations and warranties upon sale of the loans to the loan purchasers, and in some cases, to securitization trusts. We review the need for a repurchase reserve related to these commercial loans on an ongoing basis and are not aware of any breaches of representations and warranties related to these loans.

Real Estate Securities, at Fair Value

We classify our real estate securities as trading or available-for-sale securities. We use the “prime” or “non-prime” designation to categorize our residential securities based upon the general credit characteristics of the residential loans underlying each security at the time of origination. For example, prime residential loans are generally characterized by lower loan-to-value (“LTV”) ratios at the time the loans were originated, and are made to borrowers with higher Fair Isaac Corporation (“FICO”) scores. Non-prime residential loans are generally characterized by higher LTV ratios at the time the loans were originated and may have been made to borrowers with lower credit scores or impaired credit histories (while exhibiting the ability to repay their loans) at the time the loan was originated. Regardless of whether or not the loans underlying a residential security were designated as prime or non-prime at origination, there is a risk that the borrower may not be able to repay the loan.

Trading Securities

We primarily denote trading securities as those securities where we have adopted the fair value option. Trading securities are carried at their estimated fair values and coupon interest is recognized as interest income when earned and deemed collectible. Changes in the fair value of Sequoia IO securities designated as trading securities are reported in mortgage banking activities, net, a

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component of our consolidated statements of income. Changes in the fair value of other trading securities are reported through our consolidated statements of income in other market valuation adjustments, net.

Available-for-Sale Securities

AFS securities primarily consist of non-agency residential mortgage backed securities (“RMBS”) and may include other residential and commercial securities. Non-agency RMBS are not issued or guaranteed by a federally chartered corporation, such as Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac, or any agency of the U.S. Government. AFS securities are carried at their estimated fair value with unrealized gains and losses excluded from earnings (except when an other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”) is recognized, as discussed below) and reported in accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”), a component of stockholders’ equity.

Interest income on AFS securities is accrued based on their outstanding principal balance and contractual terms and interest income is recognized based on the security’s effective interest rate. In order to calculate the effective interest rate, we must project cash flows over the remaining life of each security and make assumptions with regards to interest rates, prepayment rates, the timing and amount of credit losses, and other factors. On at least a quarterly basis, we review and, if appropriate, make adjustments to our cash flow projections based on input and analysis received from external sources, internal models, and our own judgments about interest rates, prepayment rates, the timing and amount of credit losses, and other factors. Changes in cash flows from those originally projected, or from those estimated at the last evaluation, may result in a prospective change in the yield/interest income recognized on these securities or in the recognition of OTTI as discussed below.

For AFS securities purchased and held at a discount, a portion of the discount may be designated as non-accretable purchase discount (“credit reserve”), based on the cash flows we have projected for the security. The amount designated as credit reserve may be adjusted over time, based on our periodic evaluation of projected cash flows. If the performance of a security with a credit reserve is more favorable than previously forecasted, a portion of the credit reserve may be reallocated to accretable discount and recognized into interest income over time. Conversely, if the performance of a security with a credit reserve is less favorable than forecasted, the amount designated as credit reserve may be increased, or impairment charges and write-downs of such securities to a new cost basis could result.

When the fair value of an AFS security is less than its amortized cost at the reporting date, the security is considered impaired. We assess our impaired securities at least quarterly to determine if the impairment is temporary or other-than-temporary (resulting in an OTTI). If we either — (i) intend to sell the impaired security; (ii) will more likely than not be required to sell the impaired security before it recovers in value; or (iii) if there has been an adverse change in cash flows — the impairment is deemed an OTTI. In the case of criteria (i) and (ii), we record the entire difference between the security’s estimated fair value and its amortized cost at the reporting date in our consolidated statements of income. If there has been an adverse change in cash flows, only the portion of the OTTI related to “credit” losses is recognized through other market valuation adjustments, net on our consolidated statements of income, with the remaining “non-credit” portion recognized through AOCI on our consolidated balance sheet. If the first two criteria are not met and there has not been an adverse change in cash flows, the impairment is considered temporary and the entire unrealized loss is recognized through AOCI on our consolidated balance sheets.

For impaired AFS securities, to determine if there has been an adverse change in cash flows and if any portion of a resulting OTTI is related to credit losses, we compare the present value of the cash flows expected to be collected as of the current financial reporting date to the amortized cost basis of the security. The discount rate used to calculate the present value of expected future cash flows is the current yield used for income recognition purposes. If the present value of the current expected cash flows is less than the amortized cost basis, there has been an adverse change and the security is considered OTTI with the difference between these two amounts representing the credit loss. The determination as to whether an OTTI exists and, if so, the amount of credit impairment recognized in earnings is subjective and based on information available at the time of the assessment as well as our estimates of future performance and cash flows. As a result, the timing and amount of OTTI constitute a material estimate that is susceptible to significant change.

See Note 8 for further discussion on real estate securities.

MSRs

We recognize MSRs through the retention of servicing rights associated with residential mortgage loans that we have acquired and subsequently transferred to third parties (including the Agencies) or through the direct acquisition of MSRs sold by third parties.

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Typically, our MSRs are created through the transfer of loans to a third party or to a Sequoia residential mortgage securitization sponsored by us that meets the GAAP criteria for sale accounting.

Our MSRs are held and managed at Redwood Residential Acquisition Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of RWT Holdings, Inc., which is a taxable REIT subsidiary of ours. We contract with a licensed sub-servicer to perform servicing functions for loans associated with our MSRs. We have elected the fair value option for all of our MSRs, and they are initially recognized and carried at their estimated fair values. Income from MSRs and changes in the estimated fair value of MSRs are reported in MSR income, net, a component of our consolidated statements of income.

See Note 9 for further discussion on MSRs.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include non-restricted cash and highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less.

Restricted Cash

Restricted cash primarily includes principal and interest payments that are collateral for, or payable to, owners of ABS issued by consolidated securitization entities. Restricted cash may also include cash retained in the Sequoia securitization entities or in the Residential Resecuritization or Commercial Securitization entities prior to the payments on or redemptions of outstanding ABS issued.

Accrued Interest Receivable

Accrued interest receivable includes interest that is due and payable to us and deemed collectible. Cash interest is generally received within thirty days of recording the receivable. For financial assets where we have elected the fair value option, the associated accrued interest receivable on these assets is measured at fair value. For financial assets where we have not elected the fair value option, the associated accrued interest carrying values approximate fair values.

Derivative Financial Instruments

Derivative financial instruments we typically utilize include swaps, swaptions, financial futures contracts, and “To Be Announced” (“TBA”) contracts. These derivatives are primarily used to manage interest rate risk associated with our operations. In addition, we enter into certain residential loan purchase commitments (“LPCs”) and residential loan forward sale commitments (“FSCs”) that are treated as derivatives for financial reporting purposes. All derivative financial instruments are recorded at their estimated fair values on our consolidated balance sheets. Derivatives with positive fair values to us are reported as assets and derivatives with negative fair values to us are reported as liabilities. We classify each derivative as either (i) a trading instrument (no specific hedging designation for financial reporting purposes) or (ii) a hedge of a forecasted transaction or of the variability of cash flows to be received or paid related to a recognized asset or liability (cash flow hedge).

Changes in the fair values of derivatives accounted for as trading instruments, including any associated interest income or expense, are recorded in our consolidated statements of income through other market valuation adjustments, net, to the extent they are used to manage risks associated with our residential investment portfolio. Derivatives used to manage certain risks associated with our residential and commercial mortgage banking activities, including valuation changes related to residential LPCs and FSCs, are included in mortgage banking activities, net, on our consolidated statements of income.

Changes in the fair values of derivatives accounted for as cash flow hedges, to the extent they are effective, are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income, a component of equity on our consolidated balance sheets. Interest income or expense, and any ineffectiveness associated with these derivatives, are recorded as a component of net interest income in our consolidated statements of income. We measure the effective portion of cash flow hedges by comparing the change in fair value of the expected future variable cash flows of the derivative hedging instruments with the change in fair value of the expected future variable cash flows of the hedged item.

We will discontinue a designated cash flow hedging relationship if (i) we determine that the hedging derivative is no longer expected to be effective in offsetting changes in the cash flows of the designated hedged item; (ii) the derivative expires or is sold,

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terminated, or exercised; (iii) the derivative is de-designated as a cash flow hedge; or, (iv) it is probable that a forecasted transaction associated with the hedged item will not occur by the end of the originally specified time period. To the extent we de-designate or terminate a cash flow hedging relationship and the associated hedged item continues to exist, any unrealized gain or loss of the cash flow hedge at the time of de-designation remains in accumulated other comprehensive income and is amortized using the straight-line method through interest expense over the remaining life of the hedged item.

Swaps and Swaptions

Interest rate swaps are agreements in which (i) one counterparty exchanges a stream of fixed interest payments for another counterparty’s stream of variable interest cash flows; or, (ii) each counterparty exchanges variable interest cash flows that are referenced to different indices. Interest rate swaptions are agreements that provide the owner the right but not the obligation to enter into an underlying interest rate swap with a counterparty in the future. Interest rate caps are agreements in which the owner receives payments at the end of each period for which the prevailing interest rate exceeds an agreed upon strike price. We enter into interest rate agreements primarily to reduce significant changes in our income or equity caused by interest rate volatility. Certain of these interest rate agreements may be designated as cash flow hedges.

Eurodollar Futures and Financial Futures

Eurodollar futures are futures contracts on time deposits denominated in U.S. dollars at banks outside the United States. Eurodollar futures, unlike our other derivatives, have maturities of only three months. Therefore, in order to achieve the desired interest rate offset necessary to manage our risk, consecutively maturing contracts are required, resulting in a stated notional amount that is typically higher than our other derivatives. Financial futures are futures contracts on benchmark U.S. Treasury rates.

TBA Contracts

TBA contracts are forward contracts to purchase mortgage-backed securities that will be issued by a U.S. government sponsored enterprise in the future. We purchase or sell these derivatives to offset — to varying degrees — changes in the values of mortgage products for which we have exposure to interest rate volatility.

Loan Purchase and Forward Sale Commitments

We refer to LPCs as agreements with third-party residential loan originators to purchase residential loans at a future date that qualify as a derivative under GAAP. LPCs that qualify as derivatives are recorded at their estimated fair values on our consolidated balance sheets. Changes in fair value are recurring and are reported through our consolidated statements of income in mortgage banking activities, net. We refer to FSCs as agreements with third-parties to sell residential loans at a future date that also qualify as derivatives under GAAP. FSCs are recorded at their estimated fair values on our consolidated balance sheets. Changes in fair value are recurring and are reported through our consolidated statements of income in mortgage banking activities, net.

See Note 10 for further discussion on derivative financial instruments.

Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities

Our deferred tax assets/liabilities are generated by temporary differences in GAAP and taxable income at our taxable subsidiaries. These differences generally reflect differing accounting treatments for GAAP and tax, such as accounting for mortgage servicing rights, discount and premium amortization, credit losses, equity awards, asset impairments, and certain valuation estimates. As a result of these differences, we may recognize taxable income in periods prior to when we recognize income for GAAP. When this occurs, we pay the tax liability as required and establish a deferred tax asset. As the income is subsequently realized in future periods under GAAP, the deferred tax asset is reduced. We may also recognize income under GAAP in periods prior to when we recognize the income for tax. When this occurs, we establish a deferred tax liability. As the income is subsequently realized in future periods for tax, the deferred tax liability is reduced.

In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, we consider whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible. We consider historical and projected

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future taxable income and capital gains as well as tax planning strategies in making this assessment. We determine the extent to which realization of this deferred asset is not assured and establish a valuation allowance accordingly. The estimate of net deferred tax assets could change in future periods to the extent that actual or revised estimates of future taxable income during the carryforward periods change from current expectations.

Deferred Securities Issuance Costs

Securities issuance costs are expenses associated with the issuance of long-term debt, and the ABS issued from the Residential Resecuritization, the Commercial Securitization, and Sequoia securitization entities we sponsor and consolidate for financial reporting purposes. These expenses typically include underwriting, rating agency, legal, accounting, and other fees. ABS issuance costs associated with liabilities reported at cost are deferred. Deferred securities issuance costs are reported on our consolidated balance sheets as deferred charges (an asset) and are amortized as an adjustment to interest expense using the interest method, based upon the actual and estimated repayment schedules of the related securities issued.

Other Assets

Other assets include margin and investment receivable, REO, income tax receivables, fixed assets, principal receivable, and other prepaid expenses and receivables.

REO property acquired through, or in lieu of, foreclosure is initially recorded at fair value, and subsequently reported at the lower of its carrying amount or fair value (less estimated cost to sell). Changes in the fair value of an REO property that has a fair value at or below its carrying amount are recorded in our consolidated statements of income as a component of other market valuation adjustments, net. Margin receivable reflects cash collateral we have posted with various counterparties relating to our derivative and lending agreements with those counterparties, as applicable.

See Note 11 for further discussion on other assets.

Short-Term Debt

Short-term debt includes borrowings under master repurchase agreements, loan warehouse facilities, and other forms of borrowings that expire within one year with various counterparties. These borrowings may be unsecured or collateralized by cash, loans, or securities. If the value (as determined by the applicable counterparty) of the collateral securing those borrowings decreases, we may be subject to margin calls during the period the borrowings are outstanding. In instances where we do not satisfy the margin calls within the required time frame, the counterparty may retain the collateral and pursue any outstanding debt amount from us.

See Note 12 for further discussion on short-term debt.

Accrued Interest Payable

Accrued interest payable includes interest that is due and payable to third parties. Interest is generally paid within one to three months of recording the payable, based upon our remittance requirements, and is paid semi-annually for our convertible debt. For borrowings where we have elected the fair value option, the associated accrued interest on these liabilities is measured at fair value. For financial liabilities where we have not elected the fair value option, the associated accrued interest carrying values approximate fair values.

Asset-Backed Securities Issued

The majority of the liabilities reported on our consolidated balance sheets represent ABS issued by bankruptcy-remote entities sponsored by Redwood. Sequoia, the Residential Resecuritization, and the Commercial Securitization assets are held in the custody of securitization trustees and are not owned by Redwood. These trustees collect principal and interest payments (less servicing and related fees) from the assets and make corresponding principal and interest payments to the ABS investors.

Residential Resecuritization, Commercial Securitization, and Sequoia ABS issued are carried at their unpaid principal balances net of any unamortized discount or premium.

See Note 13 for further discussion on ABS issued.

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Long-Term Debt

Commercial Long-term Debt

Commercial long-term debt includes borrowings under a master repurchase agreement that expires in more than one year with a financial institution counterparty. These borrowings are collateralized by commercial loans. If the value (as determined by the applicable counterparty) of the collateral securing those borrowings decreases, we may be subject to margin calls during the period the borrowings are outstanding. In instances where we do not satisfy the margin calls within the required time frame, the counterparty may retain the collateral and pursue any outstanding debt amount from us.

Commercial Secured Borrowings

Commercial secured borrowings represent liabilities recognized in association with cash received from transfers of portions of senior commercial mortgage loans to third parties that did not meet the criteria for sale treatment under ASC 860 and were accounted for as financings. We elect the fair value option for these secured borrowings and they are held at their estimated fair value on our consolidated balance sheets.

Convertible Notes

Convertible notes include unsecured convertible senior notes and are carried at their unpaid principal balance. Interest on the notes is payable semiannually and the notes mature on April 15, 2018. If converted by a holder, upon conversion, the holder of the notes would receive shares of our common stock.

Trust Preferred Securities and Subordinated Notes

Trust preferred securities and subordinated notes are carried at their unpaid principal balance. This long-term debt is unsecured with quarterly interest payments determined based upon a floating rate equal to the three-month London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) plus a margin until it is redeemed in whole or matures at a future date.

See Note 14 for further discussion on long-term debt.

Equity

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

Net unrealized gains and losses on real estate securities available-for-sale and interest rate agreements designated as cash flow hedges are reported as components of accumulated other comprehensive income on our consolidated statements of changes in equity and our consolidated balance sheets. Net unrealized gains and losses on securities and interest rate agreements held by our taxable subsidiaries that are reported in other comprehensive income are adjusted for the effects of taxation and may create deferred tax assets or liabilities.

Earnings Per Common Share

Basic earnings per common share (“EPS”) is computed by dividing net income allocated to common shareholders by the weighted average common shares outstanding. Net income allocated to common shareholders represents net income allocable to common shareholders, less income allocated to participating securities (as described herein). Diluted EPS is computed by dividing income allocated to common shareholders by the weighted average common shares outstanding plus amounts representing the dilutive effect of share-based payment awards and the assumed conversion of convertible notes to common shares (accomplished by adding back the periodic interest expense associated with dilutive convertible debt to net income and adding the shares issued in an assumed conversion to the diluted share count).

The two-class method is an earnings allocation formula under which EPS is calculated for common stock and participating securities according to dividends declared and participating rights in undistributed earnings. Under this method, all earnings (distributed and undistributed) are allocated between participating securities and common shares based on their respective rights to receive dividends or dividend equivalents. Accounting guidance on EPS defines vested and unvested share-based payment awards

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containing nonforfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents as participating securities that are included in computing EPS under the two-class method.

See Note 16 for further discussion on equity.

Incentive Plans

In May 2013, our shareholders approved an amendment and restatement to our previously amended 2002 Redwood Trust, Inc. Incentive Plan (“Incentive Plan”) for executive officers, employees, and non-employee directors. The amendment provided, among other things, for an increase in the number of shares available for distribution under the plan. The Incentive Plan authorizes our Board of Directors (or a committee appointed by our Board of Directors) to grant incentive stock options (“ISOs”), non-qualifying stock options (“NQSOs”), performance stock units (“PSUs”), deferred stock units (“DSUs”), restricted stock, performance shares, performance units, stock appreciation rights, limited stock appreciation rights (awards), and dividend equivalent rights (“DERs”) to eligible recipients. Long-term incentive awards granted under the Incentive Plan generally vest over a three- or four-year period. Awards made under the Incentive Plan to officers and other employees in lieu of the payment in cash of a portion of annual bonuses earned generally vest immediately, but are subject to a three-year mandatory holding period. Non-employee directors are also provided annual awards under the Incentive Plan that generally vest immediately. The cost of the awards is amortized over the vesting period on a straight-line basis.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

In May 2013, our shareholders approved an amendment to our previously amended 2002 Redwood Trust, Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan (“ESPP”) to increase the number of shares available under the ESPP. The purpose of the ESPP is to give our employees an opportunity to acquire an equity interest in the Company through the purchase of shares of common stock at a discount. The ESPP allows eligible employees to purchase common stock at 85% of its fair value, subject to certain limits. Fair value as defined under the ESPP is the lesser of the closing market price of the common stock on the first day of the calendar year or the last day of the calendar quarter.

Executive Deferred Compensation Plan

In November 2013, our Board of Directors approved an amendment to our 2002 Executive Deferred Compensation Plan (“EDCP”) to allow non-employee directors to defer certain cash payments and dividends into DSUs. The EDCP allows eligible employees and directors to defer portions of current salary and certain other forms of compensation. The Company matches some deferrals. Compensation deferred under the EDCP is recorded as a liability on our consolidated balance sheets. The EDCP allows for the investment of deferrals in either an interest crediting account or DSUs.

401(k) Plan

We offer a tax-qualified 401(k) Plan to all employees for retirement savings. Under this Plan, employees are allowed to defer and invest up to 100% of their cash earnings, subject to the maximum 401(k) Plan contribution limit set forth by the Internal Revenue Service. We match some employee contributions to encourage participation and to provide a retirement planning benefit to employees. Vesting of the 401(k) Plan matching contributions is based on the employee’s tenure at the Company, and over time an employee becomes increasingly vested in both prior and new matching contributions.

See Note 17 for further discussion on equity compensation plans.

Taxes

We have elected to be taxed as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code and the corresponding provisions of state law. To qualify as a REIT we must distribute at least 90% of our annual REIT taxable income to shareholders (not including taxable income retained in our taxable subsidiaries) within the time frame set forth in the tax code and also meet certain other requirements related to assets, income, and stock ownership. We assess our tax positions for all open tax years and record tax benefits only if tax positions meet a more-likely-than-not threshold in accordance with FASB guidance on accounting for uncertainty in income taxes. We classify interest and penalties on material uncertain tax positions as interest expense and operating expense, respectively, in our consolidated statements of income.

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See Note 20 for further discussion on taxes.

Balance Sheet Netting

Certain of our derivatives, loan warehouse, and repurchase agreements are subject to master netting arrangements or similar agreements. Under GAAP, in certain circumstances we may elect to present certain financial assets, liabilities and related collateral subject to master netting arrangements in a net position on our consolidated balance sheets. However, we do not report any of these financial assets or liabilities on a net basis, and instead present them on a gross basis on our consolidated balance sheets.

The table below presents financial assets and liabilities that are subject to master netting arrangements or similar agreements categorized by financial instrument, together with corresponding financial instruments and corresponding collateral received or pledged at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

Offsetting of Financial Assets, Liabilities, and Collateral

	Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets (Liabilities)		Gross Amounts Offset in Consolidated Balance Sheet		Net Amounts of Assets (Liabilities) Presented in Consolidated Balance Sheet		Gross Amounts Not Offset in Consolidated Balance Sheet(1)
March 31, 2014  (In Thousands)							Financial Instruments		Cash Collateral (Received) Pledged		Net Amount
Assets (2)
Interest rate agreements	$	3,421	$	-	$	3,421	$	(3,278)	$	(70)	$	73
TBAs		913		-		913		(360)		-		553
Futures		-		-		-		-		-		-
Total Assets	$	4,334	$	-	$	4,334	$	(3,638)	$	(70)	$	626
Liabilities (2)
Interest rate agreements	$	(26,043)	$	-	$	(26,043)	$	3,278	$	22,765	$	-
TBAs		(360)		-		(360)		360		-		-
Futures		(503)		-		(503)		-		503		-
Loan warehouse debt		(580,348)		-		(580,348)		580,348		-		-
Security repurchase agreements		(708,413)		-		(708,413)		708,413		-		-
Commercial borrowings		(51,458)		-		(51,458)		51,458		-		-
Total Liabilities	$	(1,367,125)	$	-	$	(1,367,125)	$	1,343,857	$	23,268	$	-

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March 31, 2014

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	Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets (Liabilities)		Gross Amounts Offset in Consolidated Balance Sheet		Net Amounts of Assets (Liabilities) Presented in Consolidated Balance Sheet		Gross Amounts Not Offset in Consolidated Balance Sheet (1)
December 31, 2013  (In Thousands)							Financial Instruments		Cash Collateral (Received) Pledged		Net Amount
Assets (2)
Interest rate agreements	$	6,566	$	-	$	6,566	$	(5,402)	$	-	$	1,164
TBAs		1,138		-		1,138		(656)		(482)		-
Futures		-		-		-		-		-		-
Total Assets	$	7,704	$	-	$	7,704	$	(6,058)	$	(482)	$	1,164
Liabilities (2)
Interest rate agreements	$	(16,599)	$	-	$	(16,599)	$	5,402	$	11,197	$	-
TBAs		(661)		-		(661)		656		5		-
Futures		(528)		-		(528)		-		528		-
Loan warehouse debt		(184,789)		-		(184,789)		184,789		-		-
Security repurchase agreements		(677,974)		-		(677,974)		677,974		-		-
Commercial borrowings		(49,467)		-		(49,467)		49,467		-		-
Total Liabilities	$	(930,018)	$	-	$	(930,018)	$	918,288	$	11,730	$	-

(1) Amounts presented in these columns are limited in total to the net amount of assets or liabilities presented in the prior column by instrument. In certain cases, there is excess cash collateral or financial assets we have pledged to a counterparty (which may, in certain circumstances, be a clearinghouse) that exceed the financial liabilities subject to a master netting arrangement or similar agreement. Additionally, in certain cases, counterparties may have pledged excess cash collateral to us that exceeds our corresponding financial assets. In each case, any of these excess amounts are excluded from the table although they are separately reported in our consolidated balance sheets as assets or liabilities, respectively.

(2) Interest rate agreements, TBAs, and futures are components of derivatives instruments on our consolidated balances sheets. Loan warehouse debt, which is secured by residential and commercial mortgage loans, and security repurchase agreements are components of short-term debt on our consolidated balance sheets. Commercial borrowings are a component of long-term debt on our consolidated balance sheets.

For each category of financial instrument set forth in the table above, the assets and liabilities resulting from individual transactions within that category between Redwood and a counterparty are subject to a master netting arrangement or similar agreement with that counterparty that provides for individual transactions to be treated as a single transaction. For certain categories of these instruments, some of our transactions are cleared and settled through one or more clearinghouses that are substituted as our counterparty and references herein to master netting arrangements or similar agreements include the arrangements and agreements governing the clearing and settlement of these transactions through the clearinghouses. In the event of the termination and close-out of any of those transactions, the corresponding master netting arrangement or similar agreement provides for settlement on a net basis and for settlement to include the proceeds of the liquidation of any corresponding collateral, subject to certain limitations on termination, settlement, and liquidation of collateral that may apply in the event of the bankruptcy or insolvency of a party that should not inhibit the eventual practical realization of the principal benefits of those transactions or the corresponding master netting arrangement or similar agreement and any corresponding collateral.

Note 4. Principles of Consolidation

GAAP requires us to consider whether securitizations and other transfers of financial assets should be treated as sales or financings, as well as whether any VIEs – for example, certain legal entities often used in securitization and other structured finance transactions – should be included in our consolidated financial statements. The GAAP principles we apply require us to reassess our requirement to consolidate VIEs each quarter and therefore our determination may change based upon new facts and circumstances pertaining to each VIE. This could result in a material impact to our consolidated financial statements during subsequent reporting periods.

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Analysis of Consolidated VIEs

The VIEs we are required to consolidate include certain Sequoia securitization entities, the Residential Resecuritization entity, and the Commercial Securitization entity. Each of these entities is independent of Redwood and of each other and the assets and liabilities are not owned by and are not legal obligations of ours, although we are exposed to certain financial risks associated with our role as the sponsor or manager of these entities as well as from retained financial interests we hold in certain of these entities. The following table presents a summary of the assets and liabilities of these VIEs. Intercompany balances have been eliminated for purposes of this presentation.

Assets and Liabilities of Consolidated VIEs at March 31, 2014

March 31, 2014  (Dollars in Thousands)	Sequoia Entities		Residential Resecuritization		Commercial Securitization		Total
Residential loans, held-for-investment	$	1,689,994	$	-	$	-	$	1,689,994
Commercial loans, held-for-investment		-		-		257,375		257,375
Real estate securities, at fair value		-		255,834		-		255,834
Restricted cash		189		-		134		323
Accrued interest receivable		2,507		580		1,919		5,006
Other assets		2,607		-		83		2,690
Total Assets	$	1,695,297	$	256,414	$	259,511	$	2,211,222
Accrued interest payable	$	1,158	$	25	$	692	$	1,875
Asset-backed securities issued		1,624,591		82,179		147,574		1,854,344
Total Liabilities	$	1,625,749	$	82,204	$	148,266	$	1,856,219
Number of VIEs		24		1		1		26

We consolidate the assets and liabilities of certain Sequoia securitization entities, as we did not meet the GAAP sale criteria at the time we transferred financial assets to these entities. Our involvement in consolidated Sequoia entities continues in the following ways: (i) we continue to hold subordinate investments in each entity, and for certain entities, more senior investments; (ii) we maintain certain discretionary rights associated with our sponsorship of, or our subordinate investments in, each entity; and (iii) we continue to hold a right to call the assets of certain entities (once they have been paid down below a specified threshold) at a price equal to, or in excess of, the current outstanding principal amount of the entity’s asset-backed securities issued. These factors have resulted in our continuing to consolidate the assets and liabilities of these Sequoia entities in accordance with GAAP.

We consolidate the assets and liabilities of the Residential Resecuritization entity as we did not meet the GAAP sale criteria at the time the financial assets were transferred to this entity based on our role in the entity’s inception and design. We transferred senior residential securities to Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp., which subsequently sold them to CSMC 2011-9R, the Residential Resecuritization entity. In connection with this transaction, we acquired certain senior and subordinate securities that we continue to hold. We engaged in the Residential Resecuritization primarily for the purpose of obtaining permanent non-recourse financing on a portion of our senior residential securities portfolio. Our credit risk exposure is largely unchanged as a result of engaging in the transaction, as we remain economically exposed to the financed securities through our senior and subordinate investment in the Residential Resecuritization.

We consolidate the assets and liabilities of the Commercial Securitization entity, as we did not meet the GAAP sale criteria at the time the financial assets were transferred to this entity based on our role in the entity’s inception and design. We transferred subordinate commercial loans to RCMC 2012-CREL1, a securitization entity. In connection with this transaction, we acquired certain subordinate securities that we continue to hold. We engaged in the Commercial Securitization primarily for the purpose of obtaining permanent non-recourse financing on a portion of our commercial mezzanine loan portfolio. Our credit risk exposure is largely unchanged as a result of engaging in the transaction, as we remain economically exposed to the financed loans through our subordinate investment in the Commercial Securitization.

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March 31, 2014

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Analysis of Unconsolidated VIEs with Continuing Involvement

Since 2012, we have transferred residential loans to 18 Sequoia securitization entities sponsored by us and accounted for these transfers as sales for financial reporting purposes. We also determined we were not the primary beneficiary of these VIEs as we lacked the power to direct the activities that will have the most significant economic impact on the entities. For the transferred loans where we held the servicing rights prior to the transfer and continue to hold the servicing rights, we recorded MSRs on our consolidated balance sheets, and classified those MSRs as Level 3 assets. We also retained senior and subordinate securities in these securitizations that we classified as Level 3 assets.

The following table presents information related to securitization transactions that occurred during the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.

Securitization Activity Related to Unconsolidated VIEs Sponsored by Redwood

	Three Months Ended March 31,
(In Thousands)	2014		2013
Principal balance of loans transferred	$	-	$	2,240,652
Trading securities retained, at fair value		-		51,208
AFS securities retained, at fair value		-		114,728
Gains on sale		-		138
MSRs recognized		-		12,466

Our continuing involvement in these securitizations is limited to customary servicing obligations associated with retaining residential MSRs (which we retain a third-party servicer to perform) and the receipt of interest income associated with the securities we retained. The following table summarizes the cash flows between us and the unconsolidated VIEs sponsored by us during the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.

Cash Flows Related to Unconsolidated VIEs Sponsored by Redwood

	Three Months Ended March 31,
(In Thousands)	2014		2013
Cash proceeds	$	-	$	2,153,850
MSR fees received		3,423		976
Funding of compensating interest		(33)		(118)
Cash flows received on retained securities		12,303		5,067

The following table presents the key weighted-average assumptions to measure MSRs at the date of securitization.

MSR Assumptions Related to Unconsolidated VIEs Sponsored by Redwood

	Issued During Three Months Ended March 31,
At Date of Securitization	2014		2013
Prepayment speeds		N/A		5 - 17  %
Discount rates		N/A		12  %

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The following table presents additional information at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, related to unconsolidated securitizations accounted for as sales since 2012. These securitizations have not incurred any credit losses.

Unconsolidated VIEs Sponsored by Redwood

(In Thousands)	March 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
On-balance sheet assets, at fair value:
Interest-only securities, classified as trading	$	106,228	$	110,505
Senior and subordinate securities, classified as AFS		417,188		405,415
Maximum loss exposure (1)		523,416		515,920
Assets transferred:
Principal balance of loans outstanding		6,516,252		6,627,874
Principal balance of delinquent loans 30+ days delinquent		14,223		14,587

(1) Maximum loss exposure from our involvement with unconsolidated VIEs pertains to the carrying value of our securities retained from these VIEs and represents estimated losses that would be incurred under severe, hypothetical circumstances, such as if the value of our interests and any associated collateral declines to zero. This does not include, for example, any potential exposure to representation and warranty claims associated with our initial transfer of loans into a securitization.

The following table presents key economic assumptions for assets retained from unconsolidated VIEs and the sensitivity of their fair values to immediate adverse changes in those assumptions at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

Key Assumptions and Sensitivity Analysis for Assets Retained from Unconsolidated VIEs Sponsored by Redwood

March 31, 2014  (Dollars in Thousands)	MSRs			Senior Interest-only Securities			Subordinate Securities
Fair value at March 31, 2014	$	57,882		$	106,228		$	417,188
Expected life (in years) (1)		8			7			11
Prepayment speed assumption (annual CPR) (1)		9	%		9	%		9	%
Decrease in fair value from:
10% adverse change	$	1,886		$	5,314		$	1,450
25% adverse change		3,984			12,546			3,816
Discount rate assumption (1)		11	%		6	%		6	%
Decrease in fair value from:
100 basis point increase	$	2,519		$	5,251		$	31,989
200 basis point increase		4,735			10,043			60,272
Credit loss assumption (1)		N/A			0.23	%		0.23	%
Decrease in fair value from:
10% higher losses		N/A		$	84		$	1,320
25% higher losses		N/A			209			3,298

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December 31, 2013  (Dollars in Thousands)	MSRs				Senior Interest-only Securities				Subordinate     Securities
Fair value at December 31, 2013		$	60,318			$	110,505			$	405,415
Expected life (in years) (1)			8				7				11
Prepayment speed assumption (annual CPR) (1)			8	%			10	%			11	%
Decrease in fair value from:
10% adverse change		$	1,649			$	5,773			$	1,658
25% adverse change			4,218				13,555				4,354
Discount rate assumption (1)			11	%			5	%			6	%
Decrease in fair value from:
100 basis point increase		$	2,468			$	5,632			$	30,644
200 basis point increase			4,828				10,757				57,836
Credit loss assumption (1)			N/A				0.23	%			0.23	%
Decrease in fair value from:
10% higher losses			N/A			$	70			$	1,369
25% higher losses			N/A				175				3,420

(1) Expected life, prepayment speed assumption, discount rate assumption, and credit loss assumption presented in the tables above represent weighted averages.

Continuing Involvement with VIEs with No Economic Interest

We maintain limited continuing involvement in certain Acacia securitization entities we sponsored, but have no current economic interest in these entities. Our continuing involvement as collateral manager has, under the terms of the applicable management agreements, been significantly curtailed or eliminated with respect to the Acacia entities, as all but one of these entities have experienced events of default. We will continue to receive the collateral management fees for these entities, which have decreased significantly and will continue to do so as the balances on which the fees are determined continue to decline.

Analysis of Third-Party VIEs

Third-party VIEs are securitization entities for which we maintain an economic interest but do not sponsor. Our economic interest may include several securities from the same third-party VIE, and in those cases, the analysis is performed in consideration of all of our interests. The following table presents a summary of our interests in third-party VIEs at March 31, 2014, grouped by collateral type.

Third-Party Sponsored VIE Summary

(Dollars in Thousands)	March 31, 2014
Residential real estate securities at Redwood
Senior	$	642,785
Re-REMIC		192,208
Subordinate		128,765
Total Investments in Third-Party Real Estate Securities	$	963,758

We determined that we are not the primary beneficiary of any third-party residential, commercial, or collateralized debt obligation entities, as we do not have the required power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of these entities. Specifically, we do not service or manage these entities or otherwise hold decision making powers that are significant. As a result of this assessment, we do not consolidate any of the underlying assets and liabilities of these third-party VIEs – we only account for our specific interests in them.

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March 31, 2014

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Our assessments of whether we are required to consolidate a VIE may change in subsequent reporting periods based upon changing facts and circumstances pertaining to each VIE. Any related accounting changes could result in a material impact to our financial statements.

Other Transfers of Financial Assets

As part of our commercial mortgage banking activities, we originate senior commercial mortgage loans that may be bifurcated into a senior portion that is sold to a third party and a junior portion that we retain as an investment. When the transfer of the senior portion does not meet the criteria for sale treatment under GAAP, the entire loan (the senior and junior portions) remains on our consolidated balance sheet classified as a held-for-investment loan and we account for the transfer of the senior portion as a secured borrowing. We elect the fair value option for the senior and junior portions of these loans and their related secured borrowings. We generally do not maintain continuing involvement with senior portions of the loans sold to a third party and our credit risk exposure is limited to our investment in the junior portion of the loan, which we retain.

The following table presents commercial loan transfers accounted for as secured borrowing for the three months ended March 31, 2014.

Loan Transfers Accounted for as Secured Borrowings

(In Thousands)	Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
Principal balance	$	33,875
Cash proceeds		34,774

Note 5. Fair Value of Financial Instruments

For financial reporting purposes, we follow a fair value hierarchy established under GAAP that is used to determine the fair value of financial instruments. This hierarchy prioritizes relevant market inputs in order to determine an “exit price” at the measurement date, or the price at which an asset could be sold or a liability could be transferred in an orderly process that is not a forced liquidation or distressed sale. Level 1 inputs are observable inputs that reflect quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets. Level 2 inputs are observable inputs other than quoted prices for an asset or liability that are obtained through corroboration with observable market data. Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs (e.g., our own data or assumptions) that are used when there is little, if any, relevant market activity for the asset or liability required to be measured at fair value.

In certain cases, inputs used to measure fair value fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, the level at which the fair value measurement falls is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Our assessment of the significance of a particular input requires judgment and considers factors specific to the asset or liability being measured.

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March 31, 2014

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The following table presents the carrying values and estimated fair values of assets and liabilities that are required to be recorded or disclosed at fair value at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

	March 31, 2014				December 31, 2013
	Carrying		Fair		Carrying		Fair
(In Thousands)	Value		Value		Value		Value
Assets
Residential loans, held-for-sale
At fair value	$	773,294	$	773,294	$	402,602	$	402,602
At lower of cost or fair value		1,642		1,798		1,665		1,817
Residential loans, held-for-investment		1,689,994		1,555,530		1,762,167		1,610,024
Commercial loans, held-for-sale		77,155		77,155		89,111		89,111
Commercial loans, held-for-investment
At fair value		69,436		69,436		-		-
At amortized cost		344,684		350,261		343,344		348,305
Trading securities		120,123		120,123		124,555		124,555
Available-for-sale securities		1,622,885		1,622,885		1,558,306		1,558,306
MSRs		64,971		64,971		64,824		64,824
Cash and cash equivalents		149,966		149,966		173,201		173,201
Restricted cash		432		432		398		398
Accrued interest receivable		14,410		14,410		13,475		13,475
Derivative assets		4,438		4,438		7,787		7,787
REO (1)		2,607		2,995		3,661		4,084
Margin receivable (1)		44,746		44,746		31,149		31,149
Other collateral posted (1)		5,000		5,000		5,000		5,000
Liabilities
Short-term debt	$	1,288,761	$	1,288,761	$	862,763	$	862,763
Accrued interest payable		9,832		9,832		6,366		6,366
Derivative liabilities		27,197		27,197		18,167		18,167
ABS issued		1,854,344		1,722,220		1,942,962		1,746,906
Commercial long-term debt		51,458		51,458		49,467		49,467
Commercial secured borrowings		34,774		34,774		-		-
Convertible notes		287,500		309,063		287,500		299,719
Other long-term debt		139,500		112,995		139,500		111,600

(1) These assets are included in Other Assets on our consolidated balance sheets.

We elected the fair value option for $1.07 billion and $119 million of residential loans and commercial loans, respectively, we acquired during the three months ended March 31, 2014. We also elected the fair value option for $35 million of commercial secured borrowings we recorded during the three months ended March 31, 2014. We anticipate electing the fair value option for all future purchases of residential loans and commercial senior loans that we intend to sell to third parties or transfer to securitizations.

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March 31, 2014

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The following table presents the assets and liabilities recorded that are reported at fair value on our consolidated balance sheets on a recurring basis at March 31, 2014, as well as the fair value hierarchy of the valuation inputs used to measure fair value.

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis at March 31, 2014

March 31, 2014	Carrying		Fair Value Measurements Using
(In Thousands)	Value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Assets
Residential loans, at fair value	$	773,294	$	-	$	149,749	$	623,545
Commercial loans, at fair value		146,591		-		-		146,591
Trading securities		120,123		-		-		120,123
Available-for-sale securities		1,622,885		-		-		1,622,885
MSRs		64,971		-		-		64,971
Derivative assets		4,438		913		3,430		95
Liabilities
Derivative liabilities		27,197		863		26,045		289
Commercial secured borrowings		34,774		-		-		34,774

The following table presents additional information about Level 3 assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis for the three months ended March 31, 2014.

Changes in Level 3 Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

	Assets										Liabilities
(In Thousands)	Residential   Loans		Commercial   Loans		Trading     Securities		AFS     Securities		MSRs		Loan Purchase  Commitments		Commercial Secured   Borrowings
Beginning balance - December 31, 2013	$	391,100	$	89,111	$	124,555	$	1,558,306	$	64,824	$	379	$	-
Principal paydowns		(6,922)		(3,254)		(2)		(42,303)		-		-		-
Gains (losses) in net income, net		7,449		3,626		(4,430)		12,172		(2,711)		(84)		-
Unrealized gains in OCI, net		-		-		-		20,621		-		-		-
Acquisitions		794,031		122,509		-		74,089		2,858		-		34,774
Sales		(561,550)		(65,401)		-		-		-		-		-
Other settlements, net		(563)		-		-		-		-		(101)		-
Ending Balance - March 31, 2014	$	623,545	$	146,591	$	120,123	$	1,622,885	$	64,971	$	194	$	34,774

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March 31, 2014

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The following table presents the portion of gains or losses included in our consolidated statements of income that were attributable to Level 3 assets and liabilities recorded at fair value on a recurring basis and held at March 31, 2014 and 2013. Gains or losses incurred on assets or liabilities sold, matured, called, or fully written down during the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 are not included in this presentation.

Portion of Net Gains (Losses) Attributable to Level 3 Assets and Liabilities Still Held at March 31, 2014 and 2013 Included in Net Income

	Included in Net Income
	Three Months Ended March 31,
(In Thousands)	2014		2013
Assets
Residential loans, at fair value	$	3,483	$	4,326
Commercial loans, at fair value		2,530		-
Trading securities		(4,431)		(488)
Available-for-sale securities		(113)		(24)
MSRs		(2,291)		811
Liabilities
Loan purchase commitments		(235)		-

The following table presents information on assets recorded at fair value on a non-recurring basis at March 31, 2014. This table does not include the carrying value and gains or losses associated with the asset types below that were not recorded at fair value on our balance sheet at March 31, 2014.

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis at March 31, 2014

									Gain (Loss) for
March 31, 2014	Carrying		Fair Value Measurements Using						Three Months Ended
(In Thousands)	Value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		March 31, 2014
Assets
Residential loans, at lower of cost or fair value	$	1,229	$	-	$	-	$	1,229	$	(2)
REO		829		-		-		829		169

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The following table presents the components of market valuation adjustments, net, recorded in our consolidated statements of income for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.

Market Valuation Adjustments, Net

	Three Months Ended March 31,
(In Thousands)	2014		2013
Mortgage banking activities
Residential loans, at fair value	$	7,037	$	34,870
Commercial loans, at fair value		3,626		-
Trading securities		(4,277)		1,930
Derivative instruments, net		(7,081)		1,022
Loan purchase and forward sale commitments		8		-
Total mortgage banking activities		(687)		37,822
MSRs		(2,711)		342
Other
Residential loans, at lower of cost or fair value		(2)		40
Trading securities		(154)		(567)
Impairments on AFS securities		(113)		(24)
REO		(142)		227
Other derivative instruments, net		(5,727)		21
Total other		(6,138)		(303)
Total Market Valuation Adjustments, Net	$	(9,536)	$	37,861

Valuation Policy

We maintain a policy that specifies the methodologies we use to value different types of financial instruments. Significant changes to the valuation methodologies are reviewed by members of senior management to confirm the changes are appropriate and reasonable. Valuations based on information from external sources are performed on an instrument-by-instrument basis with the resulting amounts analyzed individually against internal calculations as well as in the aggregate by product type classification. Initial valuations are performed by our portfolio management group using the valuation processes described below. A subset of our finance department then independently reviews all fair value estimates using available market, portfolio, and industry information to ensure they are reasonable. Finally, members of senior management review all fair value estimates, including an analysis of valuation changes from prior reporting periods.

Valuation Process

We estimate fair values for financial assets or liabilities based on available inputs observed in the marketplace as well as unobservable inputs. We primarily use two pricing valuation techniques: market comparable pricing and discounted cash flow analysis. Market comparable pricing is used to determine the estimated fair value of certain instruments by incorporating known inputs and performance metrics, such as observed prepayment rates, delinquencies, credit support, recent transaction prices, pending transactions, or prices of other similar instruments. Discounted cash flow analysis techniques generally consist of developing an estimate of future cash flows that are expected to occur over the life of an instrument and then discounting those cash flows at a rate of return that results in an estimate of fair value. After considering all available indications of the appropriate rate of return that market participants would require, we consider the reasonableness of the range indicated by the results to determine an estimate that is most representative of fair value. We also consider counterparty credit quality and risk as part of our fair value assessments.

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The following table provides quantitative information about the significant unobservable inputs used in the valuation of our Level 3 assets and liabilities measured at fair value.

Fair Value Methodology for Level 3 Financial Instruments

March 31, 2014  (Dollars in Thousands)	Fair Value		Unobservable Input	Range			Weighted Average
Assets
Residential loans, at fair value:
Loans priced to securitization or priced to whole	$	517,542	Discount rate		3 - 4	%		3	%
loan market and uncommitted to sell			Prepayment rate		10 - 10	%		10	%
			Default rate		1 - 1	%		1	%
			Loss severity		22 - 22	%		22	%
			Credit support		7 - 8	%		7	%
			Spread to securitization		50 bps -50	bps		50	bps
Loans priced to whole loan market, committed to sell		106,003	Pool fallout assumption		10 bps -10	bps		10	bps
Residential loans, at lower of cost or fair value		1,229	Loss severity		15- 28	%		22	%
Commercial loans, at fair value		146,591	Credit spread		148 bps -148	bps		148	bps
			Credit support		24 - 24	%		24	%
Trading and AFS securities		1,743,008	Discount rate		4 - 12	%		6	%
			Prepayment speed		1 - 35	%		11	%
			Default rate		0 - 35	%		8	%
			Loss severity		20 - 64	%		33	%
			Credit support		0 - 84	%		6	%
MSRs		64,971	Discount rate		9 - 12	%		11	%
			Prepayment rate		5 - 50	%		9	%
REO		829	Loss severity		0 - 60	%		41	%
Liabilities
Commercial secured financing		34,774	Credit spread		148 bps - 148	bps		148	bps
			Credit support		24 - 24	%		24	%
Loan purchase commitments, net		194	MSR multiple		1 - 5	%		4	%
			Pullthrough rate		65 - 99	%		84	%

Determination of Fair Value

A description of the instruments measured at fair value as well as the general classification of such instruments pursuant to the Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 valuation hierarchy is listed herein. We generally use both market comparable information and discounted cash flow modeling techniques to determine the fair value of our Level 3 assets and liabilities. Use of these techniques requires determination of relevant inputs and assumptions, some of which represent significant unobservable inputs as indicated in the preceding table. Accordingly, a significant increase or decrease in any of these inputs – such as anticipated credit losses, prepayment speeds, interest rates, or other valuation assumptions – in isolation, would likely result in a significantly lower or higher fair value measurement.

Residential loans

Estimated fair values for residential loans are determined based on either an exit price to securitization or the whole loan market. For loans valued based on an exit to securitization, significant inputs in the valuation analysis are predominantly Level 3 in nature, due

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to the limited availability of market quotes on newly issued Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities (“RMBS”) and related inputs. Relevant market indicators that are factored into the analyses include third-party RMBS sales, pricing points for secondary sales of RMBS we have issued in past periods, yields for RMBS issued by government sponsored enterprises, indexed swap yields, credit rating agency guidance on expected credit enhancement levels for newly issued RMBS transactions, interest rates, and prepayment speeds (Level 3).

Estimated fair values for conforming loans are determined based upon quoted market prices (Level 2). Conforming loans are mortgage loans that conform to Agency guidelines. As necessary, these values are adjusted for servicing value and market conditions and liquidity.

For loans valued based on an exit to the whole loan market, significant inputs in the valuation analysis are predominantly Level 3 in nature. Relevant market indicators that are factored into the analyses include prices on recent sales of our own whole loans, indexed swap yields, interest rates, prepayment speeds, and loss severities (Level 3). These assets would generally decrease in value based upon an increase in the loss severity assumption and would generally increase in value if the loss severity assumption were to decrease.

Commercial loans

Estimated fair values for mezzanine commercial loans are determined by both market comparable pricing and discounted cash flow analysis valuation techniques (Level 3). Our discounted cash flow models utilize certain significant unobservable inputs including the underwritten net operating income and debt coverage ratio assumptions and actual performance relative to those underwritten metrics. A decrease in these unobservable inputs will reduce the estimated fair value of the commercial loans.

Estimated fair values for senior commercial loans are determined by an exit price to securitization. Certain significant inputs in the valuation analysis are Level 3 in nature. Relevant market indicators that are factored into the analyses include third-party Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (“CMBS”) sales, pricing points for secondary sales of CMBS, yields for synthetic instruments that use CMBS bonds as an underlying index, indexed swap yields, credit rating agency guidance on expected credit enhancement levels for newly issued CMBS transactions, and interest rates (Level 3). In certain cases, commercial senior mortgage loans are valued based on third-party offers for the securities for purchase into securitization (Level 2).

Real estate securities

Real estate securities primarily include residential mortgage-backed securities that are generally illiquid in nature and trade infrequently. Significant inputs in the valuation analysis are predominantly Level 3 in nature, due to the lack of readily available market quotes and related inputs. For real estate securities, we utilize both market comparable pricing and discounted cash flow analysis valuation techniques. Relevant market indicators that are factored into the analyses include bid/ask spreads, the amount and timing of credit losses, interest rates, and prepayment speeds. Estimated fair values are based on applying the market indicators to generate discounted cash flows (Level 3). These cash flow models use significant unobservable inputs such as a discount rate, prepayment rate, default rate, loss severity and credit support. The estimated fair value of our securities would generally decrease based upon an increase in serious delinquencies. Conversely, the estimated fair value of our securities would generally increase if the prepayment rate or credit support inputs were to increase.

As part of our securities valuation process, we request and consider indications of value from third-party securities dealers. For purposes of pricing our securities at March 31, 2014, we received dealer price indications on 85% of our securities, representing 96% of our carrying value. In the aggregate, our internal valuations of the securities for which we received dealer price indications were within 1% of the aggregate dealer valuations. Once we receive the price indications from dealers, they are compared to other relevant market inputs, such as actual or comparable trades, and the results of our discounted cash flow analysis. In circumstances where relevant market inputs cannot be obtained, increased reliance on discounted cash flow analysis and management judgment are required to estimate fair value.

Derivative assets and liabilities

Our derivative instruments include swaps, swaptions, TBAs, financial futures, LPCs, and FSCs. Fair values of derivative instruments are determined using quoted prices from active markets, when available, or from valuation models and are supported by valuations provided by dealers active in derivative markets. TBA and financial futures fair values are generally obtained using quoted

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prices from active markets (Level 1). Our derivative valuation models for swaps and swaptions require a variety of inputs, including contractual terms, market prices, yield curves, credit curves, measures of volatility, prepayment rates, and correlations of certain inputs. Model inputs can generally be verified and model selection does not involve significant management judgment (Level 2). LPC fair values are estimated based on quoted Agency MBS prices, estimates of the fair value of the MSRs we expect to retain in the sale of the loans, and the probability that the mortgage loan will be purchased (Level 3). FSC fair values are obtained using quoted Agency prices. Model inputs can generally be verified and model selection does not involve significant management judgment (Level 2).

For other derivatives, valuations are based on various factors such as liquidity, bid/ask spreads, and credit considerations for which we rely on available market inputs. In the absence of such inputs, management’s best estimate is used (Level 3).

MSRs

MSRs represent the rights to service jumbo and conforming residential mortgage loans. Significant inputs in the valuation analysis are predominantly Level 3, due to the nature of these instruments and the lack of readily available market quotes. These inputs include market discount rates, prepayment speeds of serviced loans, and the market cost of servicing. Changes in the fair value of MSRs occur primarily due to the collection/realization of expected cash flows, as well as changes in valuation inputs and assumptions. Estimated fair values are based on applying the inputs to generate the net present value of estimated MSR income, which is what we believe market participants would use to estimate fair value (Level 3). These discounted cash flow models utilize certain significant unobservable inputs including prepayment rate and discount rate assumptions. An increase in these unobservable inputs will reduce the estimated fair value of the MSRs.

As part of our MSR valuation process, we received a valuation estimate from a third-party valuations group. In the aggregate, our internal valuation of the MSRs was less than 1% lower than the third-party valuation at March 31, 2014.

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand and highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less. Fair values equal carrying values (Level 1).

Restricted cash

Restricted cash primarily includes interest-earning cash balances at consolidated Sequoia entities and at the Residential Resecuritization and Commercial Securitization entities for the purpose of distribution to investors and reinvestment. Due to the short-term nature of the restrictions, fair values approximate carrying values (Level 1).

Accrued interest receivable and payable

Accrued interest receivable and payable includes interest due on our assets and payable on our liabilities. Due to the short-term nature of when these interest payments will be received or paid, fair values approximate carrying values (Level 1).

REO

REO includes properties owned in satisfaction of foreclosed loans. Fair values are determined using available market quotes, appraisals, broker price opinions, comparable properties, or other indications of value (Level 3).

Margin receivable

Margin receivable reflects cash collateral we have posted with our various derivative and debt counterparties as required to satisfy margin requirements. Fair values approximate carrying values (Level 1).

Short-term debt

Short-term debt includes our credit facilities that mature within one year. Fair values approximate carrying values (Level 1).

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ABS issued

ABS issued includes asset-backed securities issued through the Sequoia, Residential Resecuritization, and Commercial Securitization entities. These instruments are illiquid in nature and trade infrequently, if at all. For ABS issued, we utilize both market comparable pricing and discounted cash flow analysis valuation techniques. Significant inputs in the valuation analysis are predominantly Level 3, due to the nature of these instruments and the lack of readily available market quotes. Relevant market indicators factored into the analyses include bid/ask spreads, external spreads, collateral credit losses, interest rates, default rates, loss severities, and collateral prepayment speeds. Estimated fair values are based on applying the market indicators to generate discounted cash flows (Level 3). These liabilities would generally increase in value based upon a decrease in default rates and would generally decrease in value if the prepayment rate or credit support input were to decrease.

As part of our ABS issued valuation process, we also request and consider indications of value from third-party securities dealers. For purposes of pricing our ABS issued at March 31, 2014, we received dealer price indications on 51% of our ABS issued. In the aggregate, our internal valuations of the ABS issued for which we received dealer price indications were within 1% of the aggregate dealer valuations. Once we receive the price indications from dealers, they are compared to other relevant market inputs, such as actual or comparable trades, and the results of our discounted cash flow analysis.

Commercial long-term debt

Commercial long-term debt includes our commercial loan repurchase agreement that matures in more than one year. Fair values approximate carrying values (Level 1).

Commercial secured borrowings

Commercial secured borrowings represent liabilities recognized as a result of transfers of portions of senior commercial mortgage loans to third parties that do not meet the criteria for sale treatment under GAAP and are accounted for as secured borrowings. Fair values for commercial secured borrowings are based on the fair values of the senior commercial loans associated with the borrowings (Level 3).

Convertible notes

Convertible notes include unsecured convertible senior notes. Fair values are determined using quoted prices in active markets (Level 1).

Trust preferred securities and subordinated notes

Estimated fair values of trust preferred securities and subordinated notes are determined using discounted cash flow analysis valuation techniques. Significant inputs in the valuation analysis are predominantly Level 3, due to the nature of these instruments and the lack of readily available market quotes. Estimated fair values are based on applying the market indicators to generate discounted cash flows (Level 3).

Note 6. Residential Loans

We acquire residential loans from third-party originators. The following table summarizes the classifications and carrying value of the residential loans owned at Redwood and at consolidated Sequoia entities at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

March 31, 2014 (In Thousands)	Redwood		Sequoia		Total
Held-for-sale
Fair value - Conforming	$	149,749	$	-	$	149,749
Fair value - Jumbo		623,545		-		623,545
Lower of cost or fair value		1,642		-		1,642
Held-for-investment		-		1,689,994		1,689,994
Total Residential Loans	$	774,936	$	1,689,994	$	2,464,930

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December 31, 2013 (In Thousands)	Redwood		Sequoia		Total
Held-for-sale
Fair value - Conforming	$	11,502	$	-	$	11,502
Fair value - Jumbo		391,100		-		391,100
Lower of cost or fair value		1,665		-		1,665
Held-for-investment		-		1,762,167		1,762,167
Total Residential Loans	$	404,267	$	1,762,167	$	2,166,434

Residential Loans Held-for-Sale

Residential Loans at Fair Value

At March 31, 2014, there were 1,365 residential loans at fair value, with an aggregate outstanding principal balance of $758 million and an aggregate fair value of $773 million. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, we purchased $1.07 billion (principal balance) of residential loans, for which we elected the fair value option. During the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, we recorded $7 million and $35 million of positive valuation adjustments, respectively, on residential loans for which we elected the fair value option through mortgage banking activities, net, a component of our consolidated income statement. At December 31, 2013, there were 537 residential loans at fair value, with an aggregate outstanding principal balance of $399 million and an aggregate fair value of $403 million.

Residential Loans at Lower of Cost or Fair Value

At March 31, 2014, there were 10 residential loans at lower of cost or fair value with $2 million in outstanding principal balance and a carrying value of $2 million. At December 31, 2013, there were 10 residential loans at lower of cost or fair value with $2 million in outstanding principal balance and a carrying value of $2 million. During the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, we recorded valuation adjustments for residential loans held-for-sale of negative $2 thousand and positive $40 thousand, respectively.

Residential Loans Held-for-Investment

The following table details the carrying value for residential loans held-for-investment at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013. These loans are owned at Sequoia securitization entities that we consolidate for financial reporting purposes.

(In Thousands)	March 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
Principal balance	$	1,699,887	$	1,770,803
Unamortized premium, net		15,678		16,791
Recorded investment		1,715,565		1,787,594
Allowance for loan losses		(25,571)		(25,427)
Carrying Value	$	1,689,994	$	1,762,167

Of the $1.70 billion of principal balance and $16 million of unamortized premium on loans held-for-investment at March 31, 2014, $699 million of principal balance and $10 million of unamortized premium relate to residential loans acquired prior to July 1, 2004. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, 4% of these residential loans prepaid and we amortized 8% of the premium based upon the accounting elections we apply. For residential loans acquired after July 1, 2004, the principal balance was $1.00 billion and the unamortized premium was $6 million. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, 4% of these loans prepaid and we amortized 4% of the premium.

Of the $1.77 billion of principal balance and $17 million of unamortized premium on loans held-for-investment at December 31, 2013, $731 million of principal balance and $11 million of unamortized premium relate to residential loans acquired prior to July 1, 2004. For residential loans acquired after July 1, 2004, the principal balance was $1.00 billion and the unamortized premium was $6 million.

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Credit Characteristics of Residential Loans Held-for-Investment

As a percentage of our recorded investment, 99% of residential loans held-for-investment at March 31, 2014, were first lien, predominately prime-quality loans at the time of origination. The remaining 1% of loans were second lien, home equity lines of credit. The weighted average original LTV ratio for our residential loans held-for-investment outstanding at March 31, 2014, was 66%. The weighted average FICO score for the borrowers of these loans was 733 at the time the loans were originated.

We consider the year of origination of our residential loans held-for-investment to be a general indicator of credit performance as loans originated in specific years have often possessed similar product and credit characteristics. The following table displays our recorded investment in residential loans held-for-investment at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, organized by year of origination.

(In Thousands)	March 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
2003 & Earlier	$	840,351	$	881,364
2004		501,520		513,458
2005		62,313		62,675
2006		143,813		149,776
2007		-		-
2008		-		-
2009		21,765		25,860
2010		87,319		92,728
2011		58,484		61,733
Total Recorded Investment	$	1,715,565	$	1,787,594

Allowance for Loan Losses on Residential Loans

For residential loans held-for-investment, we establish and maintain an allowance for loan losses. The allowance includes a component for pools of residential loans owned at Sequoia securitization entities that we collectively evaluated for impairment, and a component for loans individually evaluated for impairment that includes modified residential loans at Sequoia entities that have been determined to be troubled debt restructurings.

Activity in the Allowance for Loan Losses on Residential Loans

The following table summarizes the activity in the allowance for loan losses for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.

	Three Months Ended March 31,
(In Thousands)	2014		2013
Balance at beginning of period	$	25,427	$	28,504
Charge-offs, net		(484)		(795)
Provision for loan losses		628		1,355
Balance at End of Period	$	25,571	$	29,064

During the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, there were less than $1 million and $1 million of charge-offs of residential loans that reduced our allowance for loan losses, respectively. These charge-offs both arose from $2 million of defaulted loan principal.

Residential Loans Collectively Evaluated for Impairment

We establish the collective component of the allowance for residential loan losses based primarily on the characteristics of the loan pools underlying the securitization entities that own the loans, including loan product types, credit characteristics, and origination years. The collective analysis is further divided into two segments. The first segment reflects our estimate of losses on delinquent loans within each loan pool. These loss estimates are determined by applying the loss factors described in Note 3 to the delinquent

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loans, including our expectations of the timing of defaults and the loss severities we expect once defaults occur. The second segment relates to our estimate of losses incurred on nondelinquent loans within each loan pool. This estimate is based on losses we expect to realize over a 23 month loss confirmation period, which is based on our historical loss experience as well as consideration of the loss factors described in Note 3.

The following table summarizes the balances for loans collectively evaluated for impairment at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

(In Thousands)	March 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
Principal balance	$	1,689,413	$	1,762,165
Recorded investment		1,705,306		1,779,161
Related allowance		24,690		24,762

The following table summarizes the recorded investment and past due status of residential loans collectively evaluated for impairment at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

(In Thousands)	30-59 Days Past Due		60-89 Days Past Due		90+ Days Past Due		Current		Total Loans
March 31, 2014	$	31,308	$	6,942	$	81,699	$	1,585,357	$	1,705,306
December 31, 2013		34,187		13,248		79,010		1,652,716		1,779,161

Residential Loans Individually Evaluated for Impairment

As part of the loss mitigation efforts undertaken by servicers of residential loans owned at Sequoia securitization entities, a number of loan modifications have been completed to help make mortgage loans more affordable for qualifying borrowers and potentially reduce a future impairment. For the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, all of the loan modifications determined to be TDRs were either: (i) conversions of a floating rate mortgage loan into a fixed rate mortgage loan; (ii) reductions in the contractual interest rates of a mortgage loan paired with capitalization of accrued interest; or (iii) principal forgiveness paired with interest rate reductions.

The following table presents the details of the loan modifications determined to be TDRs for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.

	Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in Thousands)	2014		2013
TDRs
Number of modifications		5		3
Pre-modification outstanding recorded investment	$	1,915	$	764
Post-modification outstanding recorded investment		1,893		796
Loan modification effect on net interest income after provision and other MVA		(409)		(169)
TDRs that Subsequently Defaulted
Number of modifications		3		2
Recorded investment	$	919	$	409

If we determine that a restructured loan is a TDR, we remove it from the general loan pools used for determining the allowance for residential loan losses and assess it for impairment on an individual basis. This assessment is based primarily on whether an adverse change in the expected future cash flows resulted from the restructuring. The average recorded investment of loans individually evaluated for impairment for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 was $9 million and $6 million, respectively. For the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, we recorded interest income of $38 thousand and $11 thousand, respectively, on individually impaired loans.

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The following table summarizes the balances for loans individually evaluated for impairment, all of which had an allowance, at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

(In Thousands)	March 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
Principal balance	$	10,474	$	8,638
Recorded investment		10,259		8,433
Related allowance		881		665

The following table summarizes the recorded investment and past due status of residential loans individually evaluated for impairment at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

(In Thousands)	30-59 Days Past Due		60-89 Days Past Due		90+ Days Past Due		Current		Total Loans
March 31, 2014	$	1,545	$	-	$	560	$	8,154	$	10,259
December 31, 2013		1,560		-		567		6,306		8,433

Note 7. Commercial Loans

We invest in commercial loans that we originate and service as well as loans that we acquire from third-party originators. The following table summarizes the classifications and carrying value of commercial loans at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

(In Thousands)	March 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
Held-for-sale, at fair value	$	77,155	$	89,111
Held-for-investment
At fair value		69,436		-
At amortized cost		344,684		343,344
Total Commercial Loans	$	491,275	$	432,455

Of the held-for-investment commercial loans shown above at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, $257 million and $258 million, respectively, were financed through the Commercial Securitization entity, as discussed in Note 4.

Commercial Loans Held-for-Sale

Commercial loans held-for-sale include loans we originate and intend to sell to third parties. At March 31, 2014, there were four commercial loans at fair value, with an aggregate outstanding principal balance of $75 million and an aggregate fair value of $77 million. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, we originated and funded senior commercial loans for $88 million and recorded $2 million of positive valuation adjustments on commercial loans for which we elected the fair value option through mortgage banking activities, net, a component of our consolidated income statement. At December 31, 2013, there were seven senior commercial loans at fair value, with an aggregate outstanding principal balance of $88 million and an aggregate fair value of $89 million.

Commercial Loans Held-for-Investment

Commercial Loans Held-for-Investment, at Fair Value

Commercial loans held-for-investment at fair value include certain loans we hold for investment for which we have elected the fair value option. At March 31, 2014, there were three of these commercial loans, with an aggregate outstanding principal balance of $68 million and an aggregate fair value of $69 million. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, we originated and funded senior commercial loans for $31 million and recorded $1 million of positive valuation adjustments on commercial loans for which we elected the fair value option through mortgage banking activities, net, a component of our consolidated income statement. We did not have any commercial loans held-for-investment at fair value at December 31, 2013.

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Commercial Loans Held-for-Investment, at Amortized Cost

Commercial loans held-for-investment at amortized cost include loans we originate and preferred equity investments we make or, in either case, acquire from third parties. Through March 31, 2014, these loans have typically been mezzanine loans that are secured by a borrower’s ownership interest in a single purpose entity that owns commercial property, rather than a lien on the commercial property. The preferred equity investments are typically preferred equity interests in a single purpose entity that owns commercial property and are included within, and referred to herein, as commercial loans held-for-investment due to the fact that their risks and payment characteristics are nearly equivalent to commercial mezzanine loans.

The following table provides additional information for our commercial loans held-for-investment at amortized cost at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

(In Thousands)	March 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
Principal balance	$	355,183	$	353,331
Unamortized discount, net		(2,471)		(2,614)
Recorded investment		352,712		350,717
Allowance for loan losses		(8,028)		(7,373)
Carrying Value	$	344,684	$	343,344

At March 31, 2014, there were 51 commercial loans held-for-investment at amortized cost with an outstanding principal balance of $355 million and a carrying value of $345 million. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, we originated or acquired $2 million of commercial loans held-for-investment. Of the $353 million of recorded investment in commercial loans held-for-investment at March 31, 2014, 1% was originated in 2014, 18% was originated in 2013, 43% was originated in 2012, 34% was originated in 2011, and 4% was originated in 2010.

At December 31, 2013, there were 50 commercial loans held-for-investment at amortized cost with an outstanding principal balance of $353 million and a carrying value of $343 million. Of the $351 million of recorded investment in commercial loans held-for-investment at December 31, 2013, 19% was originated in 2013, 43% was originated in 2012, 34% was originated in 2011, and 4% was originated in 2010.

Allowance for Loan Losses on Commercial Loans

For commercial loans classified as held-for-investment, we establish and maintain an allowance for loan losses. The allowance includes a component for loans collectively evaluated for impairment and a component for loans individually evaluated for impairment.

Our methodology for assessing the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses includes a formal review of each commercial loan in the portfolio and the assignment of an internal impairment status. Based on the assigned impairment status, a loan is categorized as “Pass,” “Watch List,” or “Workout.” The following table presents the principal balance of commercial loans held-for-investment by risk category.

(In Thousands)	March 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
Pass	$	311,699	$	309,792
Watch list		43,484		43,539
Workout		-		-
Total Commercial Loans Held-for-Investment	$	355,183	$	353,331

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Activity in the Allowance for Loan Losses on Commercial Loans

The following table summarizes the activity in the allowance for commercial loan losses for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.

	Three Months Ended March 31,
(In Thousands)	2014		2013
Balance at beginning of period	$	7,373	$	4,084
Charge-offs, net		-		-
Provision for loan losses		655		685
Balance at End of Period	$	8,028	$	4,769

Commercial Loans Collectively Evaluated for Impairment

At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, all of our commercial loans collectively evaluated for impairment were current. The following table summarizes the balances for loans collectively evaluated for impairment at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

(In Thousands)	March 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
Principal balance	$	355,183	$	353,331
Recorded investment		352,712		350,717
Related allowance		8,028		7,373

Commercial Loans Individually Evaluated for Impairment

We did not have any loans individually evaluated for impairment at either March 31, 2014 or December 31, 2013.

Note 8. Real Estate Securities

We invest in mortgage-backed securities. The following table presents the fair values of our real estate securities by type at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

(In Thousands)	March 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
Trading	$	120,123	$	124,555
Available-for-sale		1,622,885		1,558,306
Total Real Estate Securities	$	1,743,008	$	1,682,861

Our residential securities herein are presented in accordance with their general position within a securitization structure based on their rights to cash flows. Senior securities are those interests in a securitization that generally have the first right to cash flows and are last in line to absorb losses. Re-REMIC securities, as presented herein, were created through the resecuritization of certain senior interests to provide additional credit support to those interests. These re-REMIC securities are therefore subordinate to the remaining senior interest, but senior to any subordinate tranches of the securitization from which they were created. Subordinate securities are all interests below senior and re-REMIC interests.

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March 31, 2014

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Trading Securities

We elected the fair value option for certain securities and classify them as trading securities. At March 31, 2014, our trading securities included $115 million of interest-only securities, for which there is no principal balance, and $5 million of residential subordinate securities. The unpaid principal balance of residential subordinate securities classified as trading was $15 million at both March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013. The following table presents trading securities by collateral type at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

(In Thousands)	March 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
Senior Securities
Prime	$	106,228	$	110,505
Non-prime		8,729		9,070
Total Senior Securities		114,957		119,575
Subordinate Securities
Prime		5,166		4,980
Non-prime		-		-
Total Subordinate Securities		5,166		4,980
Total Trading Securities	$	120,123	$	124,555

AFS Securities

The following table presents the fair value of our available-for-sale securities held at Redwood by collateral type at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

(In Thousands)	March 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
Senior Securities
Prime	$	699,786	$	662,306
Non-prime		192,997		193,386
Total Senior Securities		892,783		855,692
Re-REMIC Securities		192,208		176,376
Subordinate Securities
Prime		537,735		526,095
Non-prime		159		143
Total Subordinate Securities		537,894		526,238
Total AFS Securities	$	1,622,885	$	1,558,306

The senior securities shown above at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, included $125 million and $131 million, respectively, of prime securities, and $131 million and $132 million, respectively, of non-prime securities that were financed through the Residential Resecuritization entity, as discussed in Note 4.

We often purchase AFS securities at a discount to their outstanding principal balances. To the extent we purchase an AFS security that has a likelihood of incurring a loss, we do not amortize into income the portion of the purchase discount that we do not expect to collect due to the inherent credit risk of the security. We may also expense a portion of our investment in the security to the extent we believe that principal losses will exceed the purchase discount. We designate any amount of unpaid principal balance that we do not expect to receive and thus do not expect to earn or recover as a credit reserve on the security. Any remaining net unamortized discounts or premiums on the security are amortized into income over time using the effective yield method.

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At March 31, 2014, there were $729 thousand of AFS residential securities with contractual maturities less than five years, $2 million of AFS residential securities with contractual maturities greater than five years but less than ten years, and the remainder of our real estate securities had contractual maturities greater than ten years.

The following table presents the components of carrying value (which equals fair value) of residential AFS securities at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

Carrying Value of Residential AFS Securities

March 31, 2014	Senior
(In Thousands)	Prime		Non-prime		Re-REMIC		Subordinate		Total
Principal balance	$	703,977	$	212,629	$	223,709	$	696,717	$	1,837,032
Credit reserve		(6,815)		(11,625)		(20,590)		(56,658)		(95,688)
Unamortized discount, net		(42,255)		(36,867)		(87,910)		(136,701)		(303,733)
Amortized cost		654,907		164,137		115,209		503,358		1,437,611
Gross unrealized gains		46,589		28,860		76,999		46,432		198,880
Gross unrealized losses		(1,710)		-		-		(11,896)		(13,606)
Carrying Value	$	699,786	$	192,997	$	192,208	$	537,894	$	1,622,885
December 31, 2013	Senior
(In Thousands)	Prime		Non-prime		Re-REMIC		Subordinate		Total
Principal balance	$	670,051	$	218,603	$	214,046	$	706,292	$	1,808,992
Credit reserve		(10,144)		(13,840)		(30,429)		(62,457)		(116,870)
Unamortized discount, net		(44,133)		(36,882)		(80,188)		(137,266)		(298,469)
Amortized cost		615,774		167,881		103,429		506,569		1,393,653
Gross unrealized gains		47,980		25,654		72,947		41,205		187,786
Gross unrealized losses		(1,448)		(149)		-		(21,536)		(23,133)
Carrying Value	$	662,306	$	193,386	$	176,376	$	526,238	$	1,558,306

The following table presents the changes for the three months ended March 31, 2014, in unamortized discount and designated credit reserves on residential AFS securities.

Changes in Unamortized Discount and Designated Credit Reserves on Residential AFS Securities

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
(In Thousands)	Credit Reserve		Unamortized Discount, Net
Beginning balance	$	116,870	$	298,469
Amortization of net discount		-		(11,298)
Realized credit losses		(3,337)		-
Acquisitions		-		(409)
Sales, calls, other		(936)		(51)
Impairments		113		-
Transfers to (release of) credit reserves, net		(17,022)		17,022
Ending Balance	$	95,688	$	303,733

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March 31, 2014

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Residential AFS Securities with Unrealized Losses

The following table presents the components comprising the total carrying value of residential AFS securities that were in a gross unrealized loss position at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

	Less Than 12 Consecutive Months						12 Consecutive Months or Longer
(In Thousands)	Amortized Cost		Unrealized Losses		Fair Value		Amortized Cost		Unrealized Losses		Fair Value
March 31, 2014	$	430,056		$        (7,795)	$	422,261	$	97,790		$        (5,811)	$	91,979
December 31, 2013		607,030		(21,195)		585,835		19,828		(1,938)		17,890

At March 31, 2014, after giving effect to purchases, sales, and extinguishments due to credit losses, our consolidated balance sheet included 298 AFS securities, of which 59 were in an unrealized loss position and 14 were in a continuous unrealized loss position for 12 consecutive months or longer. At December 31, 2013, our consolidated balance sheet included 303 AFS securities, of which 76 were in an unrealized loss position and five were in a continuous unrealized loss position for 12 consecutive months or longer.

Evaluating AFS Securities for Other-than-Temporary Impairments

Gross unrealized losses on our AFS securities were $14 million at March 31, 2014. We evaluate all securities in an unrealized loss position to determine if the impairment is temporary or other-than-temporary (resulting in an OTTI). At March 31, 2014, we did not intend to sell any of our AFS securities that were in an unrealized loss position, and it is more likely than not that we will not be required to sell these securities before recovery of their amortized cost basis, which may be at their maturity. We review our AFS securities that are in an unrealized loss position to identify those securities with losses that are other-than-temporary based on an assessment of changes in expected cash flows for such securities, which considers recent security performance and expected future performance of the underlying collateral.

During the three months ended March 31, 2014, we determined that unrealized losses of $2 million related to our AFS securities were OTTI, of which $113 thousand was determined to be credit related and recorded in “Other market valuation adjustments” in our consolidated statements of income and $1.6 million was determined to be non-credit related and recorded through AOCI on our consolidated balance sheets. AFS securities on which OTTI is recognized have experienced, or are expected to experience, credit-related adverse cash flow changes. In determining our estimate of cash flows for AFS securities we considered factors such as structural credit enhancement, past and expected future performance of underlying mortgage loans, including timing of expected future cash flows, which are informed by prepayment rates, default rates, loss severities, delinquency rates, percentage of non-performing loans, FICO scores at loan origination, year of origination, loan-to-value ratios, and geographic concentrations, as well as general market assessments. Changes in our evaluation of these factors impacted the cash flows expected to be collected at the OTTI assessment date and were used to determine if there were credit-related adverse cash flows and if so, the amount of credit related losses. Significant judgment is used in both our analysis of the expected cash flows for our AFS securities and any determination of the credit loss component of OTTI.

The table below summarizes the significant valuation assumptions we used for our AFS securities at March 31, 2014.

Significant Valuation Assumptions

March 31, 2014	Prime Securities
Prepayment rates		7 - 20  %
Loss severity		20 - 55  %
Projected default rate		1 - 22  %

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The following table details the activity related to the credit loss component of OTTI (i.e., OTTI recognized through earnings) for AFS securities held at March 31, 2014 and 2013, for which a portion of an OTTI was recognized in other comprehensive income.

Activity of the Credit Component of Other-than-Temporary Impairments

	Three Months Ended March 31,
(In Thousands)	2014		2013
Balance at beginning of period	$	37,149	$	50,852
Additions		-		-
Initial credit impairments		71		-
Subsequent credit impairments		42		-
Reductions		-		-
Securities sold, or expected to sell		-		-
Securities with no outstanding principal at period end		(1,476)		(5,241)
Balance at End of Period	$	35,786	$	45,611

Gross Realized Gains and Losses on AFS Securities

Gains and losses from the sale of AFS securities are recorded as realized gains, net, in our consolidated statements of income. The following table presents the gross realized gains and losses on sales and calls of AFS securities for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.

	Three Months Ended March 31,
(In Thousands)	2014		2013
Gross realized gains - sales	$	-	$	12,038
Gross realized gains - calls		987		-
Gross realized losses - sales		-		-
Gross realized losses - calls		-		-
Total Realized Gains on Sales and Calls of AFS Securities, Net	$	987	$	12,038

Note 9. Mortgage Servicing Rights

During the three months ended March 31, 2014, we recorded MSRs of $488 thousand associated with $59 million (principal balance) of jumbo loans sold to third parties. In addition, during the three months ended March 31, 2014, we recorded MSRs of $2 million associated with $155 million (principal balance) of conforming loans sold to the Agencies and we purchased less than $1 million of MSRs associated with $59 million of conforming loan principal balance. At March 31, 2014, the principal balance of the loans associated with our MSRs was $6.0 billion. At March 31, 2014, we also owned MSRs that provided us with the rights to service $674 million (principal balance) of consolidated residential loans purchased from third-party originators.

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March 31, 2014

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We contract with a licensed sub-servicer to perform all servicing functions for loans associated with our MSRs. The following table presents activity for MSRs for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.

MSR Activity

	Three Months Ended March 31,
(In Thousands)	2014		2013
Balance at beginning of period	$	64,824	$	5,315
Additions		2,858		12,466
Changes in fair value due to:
Changes in assumptions (1)		(1,125)		713
Other changes (2)		(1,586)		(371)
Balance at End of Period	$	64,971	$	18,123

(1) Primarily reflects changes in prepayment assumptions due to changes in interest rates and discount rates.

(2) Represents changes due to realization of expected cash flows.

MSR Income

The following table presents the income from MSRs, net.

	Three Months Ended March 31,
(In Thousands)	2014		2013
Servicing income, net:
Income	$	3,598	$	851
Late charges		35		6
Cost of sub-servicer		(316)		(178)
Net servicing income		3,317		679
Market valuation adjustments		(2,711)		342
Income from MSRs, Net	$	606	$	1,021

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Note 10. Derivative Financial Instruments

The following table presents the fair value and notional amount of derivative financial instruments held by us at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

	March 31, 2014				December 31, 2013
(In Thousands)	Fair Value		Notional Amount		Fair Value		Notional Amount
Assets - Risk Management Derivatives
Interest rate swaps	$	1,978	$	65,000	$	5,972	$	268,000
TBAs		913		393,000		1,138		241,000
Futures		-		-		-		-
Swaptions		1,443		270,000		595		340,000
Assets - Other Derivatives
Loan purchase commitments		96		43,731		-		360
Loan forward sale commitments		8		10,000		81		10,000
Total Assets	$	4,438	$	781,731	$	7,786	$	859,360
Liabilities - Cash Flow Hedges
Interest rate swaps	$	(25,316)	$	139,500	$	(16,519)	$	139,500
Liabilities - Risk Management Derivatives
Interest rate swaps		(727)		176,500		(80)		50,500
TBAs		(360)		308,000		(661)		235,000
Futures		(503)		144,000		(528)		162,000
Liabilities - Other Derivatives
Loan purchase commitments		(289)		110,830		(379)		42,562
Loan forward sale commitments		(2)		7,500
Total Liabilities	$	(27,197)	$	886,330	$	(18,167)	$	629,562
Total Derivative Financial Instruments, Net	$	(22,759)	$	1,668,061	$	(10,381)	$	1,488,922

Risk Management Derivatives

To offset, to varying degrees, risks associated with certain assets and liabilities on our consolidated balance sheet, we may enter into derivative contracts. In order to manage certain risks associated with residential loans, residential securities, and commercial loans we own or plan to acquire, at March 31, 2014, we were party to swaps and swaptions with an aggregate notional amount of $512 million, TBA contracts sold with an aggregate notional amount of $701 million and financial futures contracts with an aggregate notional amount of $144 million. Net market valuation adjustments on risk management derivatives were negative $13 million and positive $1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

Loan Purchase and Forward Sale Commitments

LPCs and FSCs that qualify as derivatives are recorded at their estimated fair values. Net valuation adjustments on LPCs and FSCs were less than negative $1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014, and are reported through our consolidated statements of income in mortgage banking activities, net.

Derivatives Designated as Cash Flow Hedges

To hedge the variability in interest expense related to our long-term debt and certain adjustable-rate securitization entity liabilities that are included in our consolidated balance sheets for financial reporting purposes, we designated certain interest rate swaps as cash flow hedges with an aggregate notional balance of $140 million.

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March 31, 2014

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For the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, designated cash flow hedges decreased in value by $9 million and increased in value by $7 million, respectively, which was recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income, a component of equity. For interest rate agreements currently or previously designated as cash flow hedges, our total unrealized loss reported in accumulated other comprehensive income was $25 million and $16 million at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. For both of the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, we reclassified less than $100 thousand of unrealized losses on derivatives to interest expense. Accumulated other comprehensive loss of less than $1 million will be amortized into interest expense, a component of our consolidated statements of income, over the remaining life of the hedged liabilities

The following table illustrates the impact on interest expense of our interest rate agreements accounted for as cash flow hedges for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.

Impact on Interest Expense of Our Interest Rate Agreements Accounted for as Cash Flow Hedges

	Three Months Ended March 31,
(In Thousands)	2014		2013
Net interest expense on cash interest rate agreements	$	(1,488)	$	(1,464)
Realized expense due to ineffective portion of cash flow hedges		-		-
Realized net losses reclassified from other comprehensive income		(60)		(88)
Total Interest Expense	$	(1,548)	$	(1,552)

Derivative Counterparty Credit Risk

We incur credit risk to the extent that counterparties to our derivative financial instruments do not perform their obligations under specified contractual agreements. If a derivative counterparty does not perform, we may not receive the proceeds to which we may be entitled under these agreements. Each of our derivative counterparties that is not a clearinghouse must maintain compliance with International Swaps and Derivatives Association (“ISDA”) agreements or other similar agreements (or receive a waiver of non-compliance after a specific assessment) in order to conduct derivative transactions with us. Additionally, we review non-clearinghouse derivative counterparty credit standings, and in the case of a deterioration of creditworthiness, appropriate remedial action is taken. To further mitigate counterparty risk, we exit derivatives contracts with counterparties that (i) do not maintain compliance with (or obtain a waiver from) the terms of their ISDA or other agreements with us; or (ii) do not meet internally established guidelines regarding creditworthiness. Our ISDA and similar agreements currently require full bilateral collateralization of unrealized loss exposures with our derivative counterparties. Through a margin posting process, our positions are revalued with counterparties each business day and cash margin is generally transferred to either us or our derivative counterparties as collateral based upon the directional changes in fair value of the positions. We also attempt to transact with several different counterparties in order to reduce our specific counterparty exposure. With respect to certain of our derivatives, clearing and settlement is through one or more clearinghouses, which may be substituted as a counterparty. Clearing and settlement of derivative transactions through a clearinghouse is also intended to reduce specific counterparty exposure. We consider counterparty risk as part of our fair value assessments of all derivative financial instruments.

At March 31, 2014, we were in compliance with ISDA and similar agreements governing our open derivative positions. We assessed the risk associated with our counterparties as remote and did not record a specific valuation adjustment.

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March 31, 2014

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Note 11. Other Assets and Liabilities

Other assets at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, are summarized in the following table.

Other Assets

(In Thousands)	March 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
Margin receivable	$	44,746	$	31,149
Investment receivable		1,571		8,923
Other pledged collateral		5,000		5,000
REO		2,607		3,661
Prepaid expenses		1,595		1,850
Fixed assets and leasehold improvements		1,870		1,232
Income tax receivables		2,546		170
Other		1,395		1,655
Total Other Assets	$	61,330	$	53,640

Margin receivable resulted from margin calls from our swap, master repurchase agreements, and warehouse facilities counterparties that required us to post collateral.

The carrying value of REO at March 31, 2014, was $3 million, which includes the net effect of $135 thousand related to transfers into REO during the three months ended March 31, 2014, offset by $1 million of REO liquidations. At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, there were 19 and 20 REO properties, respectively, recorded on our consolidated balance sheets, all of which were owned at consolidated Sequoia entities.

Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities

Accrued expenses and other liabilities at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 are summarized in the following table.

(In Thousands)	March 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
Accrued compensation	$	6,976	$	22,160
Legal reserve		12,000		12,000
Derivative margin payable		3,260		4,700
Accrued operating expenses		3,671		4,291
Residential repurchase reserve		1,871		1,771
Income tax payable		470		1,337
Unsettled trades		24,380		-
Other		2,914		2,445
Total Other Liabilities	$	55,542	$	48,704

See Note 15 for additional information on the legal and residential repurchase reserves.

Note 12. Short-Term Debt

We enter into repurchase agreements, bank warehouse agreements, and other forms of collateralized (and generally uncommitted) short-term borrowings with several banks and major investment banking firms. At March 31, 2014, we had outstanding agreements with 13 counterparties and we were in compliance with all of the related covenants. Further information about these financial covenants is set forth in Part I, Item 2 – Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

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March 31, 2014

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The table below summarizes the facilities that are available to us and the balances of short-term debt at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 by the type of collateral securing the debt.

	March 31, 2014
(Dollars in Thousands)	Number of Facilities		Outstanding		Limit		Maturity
Collateral Type
Residential loans		5	$	512,305	$	1,400,000		4/2014-2/2015
Commercial loans		1		68,043		100,000		4/2014
Real estate securities		7		708,413		-		4/2014-5/2014
Total		13	$	1,288,761
	December 31, 2013
(Dollars in Thousands)	Number of Facilities		Outstanding		Limit		Maturity
Collateral Type
Residential loans		5	$	184,789	$	1,400,000		1/2014 - 12/2014
Commercial loans		1		-		100,000		4/2014
Real estate securities		7		677,974		-		1/2014 - 2/2014
Total		13	$	862,763

Borrowings under these facilities are generally charged interest based on a specified margin over the one-month LIBOR interest rate. At March 31, 2014, all of these borrowings were under uncommitted facilities and were due within 364 days (or less) of the borrowing date. The fair value of residential loans, commercial loans, and real estate securities pledged as collateral was $574 million, $93 million, and $875 million, respectively, at March 31, 2014. For the three months ended March 31, 2014, the average balance of short-term debt was $1.01 billion. At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, accrued interest payable on short-term debt was less than $1 million.

We also maintain a $10 million committed line of credit with one financial institution, which is secured by our pledge of certain mortgage-backed securities we own. At both March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, we had no outstanding borrowings on this facility.

Characteristics of Short-Term Debt

The table below summarizes short-term debt by weighted average interest rates and by collateral type at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

	March 31, 2014						December 31, 2013
(Dollars in Thousands)	Amount Borrowed		Weighted Average Interest Rate		Weighted Average Days Until Maturity		Amount Borrowed		Weighted Average Interest Rate		Weighted Average Days Until Maturity
Collateral Type
Residential loan collateral	$	512,305		1.71%		159	$	184,789		1.71%		228
Commercial loan collateral		68,043		2.41%		26		-		-		-
Real estate securities collateral		708,413		1.34%		16		677,974		1.34%		15
Total Short-Term Debt	$	1,288,761		1.54%		73	$	862,763		1.42%		61

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Remaining Maturities of Short-Term Debt

The following table presents the remaining maturities of short-term debt at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

(In Thousands)	March 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
Within 30 days	$	790,958	$	659,262
31 to 90 days		234,156		54,434
Over 90 days		263,647		149,067
Total Short-Term Debt	$	1,288,761	$	862,763

Note 13. Asset-Backed Securities Issued

Through our Sequoia securitization program, we sponsor securitization transactions in which ABS backed by residential mortgage loans are issued by Sequoia entities. ABS were also issued by securitization entities in the Residential Resecuritization and the Commercial Securitization. Each securitization entity is independent of Redwood and of each other and the assets and liabilities are not owned by and are not legal obligations of Redwood. Our exposure to these entities is primarily through the financial interests we have retained, although we are exposed to certain financial risks associated with our role as a sponsor, manager, or depositor of these entities.

As a general matter, ABS have been issued by these securitization entities to fund the acquisition of assets from us or from third parties. The ABS issued by these entities consist of various classes of securities that pay interest on a monthly or quarterly basis. Substantially all ABS issued pay variable rates of interest, which are indexed to one-, three-, or six-month LIBOR. Some ABS issued pay fixed rates of interest or pay hybrid rates, which are fixed rates that subsequently adjust to variable rates. ABS issued also includes some interest-only classes with coupons set at a fixed rate or a fixed spread to a benchmark rate, or set at a spread to the interest rates earned on the assets less the interest rates paid on the liabilities of a securitization entity.

The carrying values of ABS issued by consolidated securitization entities we sponsored at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, along with other selected information, are summarized in the following table.

Asset-Backed Securities Issued

	March 31, 2014
			Residential		Commercial
(Dollars in Thousands)	Sequoia		Resecuritization		Securitization		Total
Certificates with principal balance	$	1,637,485	$	82,179	$	147,574	$	1,867,238
Interest-only certificates		2,951		-		-		2,951
Unamortized discount		(15,845)		-		-		(15,845)
Total ABS Issued	$	1,624,591	$	82,179	$	147,574	$	1,854,344
Range of weighted average interest rates, by series		0.17% to 4.24%		2.21%		5.62%
Stated maturities		2014 - 2047		2046		2018
Number of series		24		1		1

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	December 31, 2013
(Dollars in Thousands)	Sequoia		Residential  Resecuritization		Commercial Securitization		Total
Certificates with principal balance	$	1,708,324	$	94,934	$	153,693	$	1,956,951
Interest-only certificates		3,400		-		-		3,400
Unamortized discount		(17,389)		-		-		(17,389)
Total ABS Issued	$	1,694,335	$	94,934	$	153,693	$	1,942,962
Range of weighted average interest rates, by series		0.24% to 4.23%		2.21%		5.62%
Stated maturities		2014 - 2047		2046		2018
Number of series		24		1		1

The actual maturity of each class of ABS issued is primarily determined by the rate of principal prepayments on the assets of the issuing entity. Each series is also subject to redemption prior to the stated maturity according to the terms of the respective governing documents of each ABS issuing entity. As a result, the actual maturity of ABS issued may occur earlier than its contractual maturity. At March 31, 2014, $1.83 billion of ABS issued ($1.85 billion principal balance) had contractual maturities beyond five years and $22 million of ABS issued ($22 million principal balance) had contractual maturities of less than one year. Amortization of Sequoia, Commercial Securitization, and Residential Resecuritization deferred ABS issuance costs was less than $1 million for both the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.

The following table summarizes the accrued interest payable on ABS issued at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013. Interest due on consolidated ABS issued is payable monthly.

Accrued Interest Payable on Asset-Backed Securities Issued

(In Thousands)	March 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
Sequoia	$	1,158	$	1,218
Residential Resecuritization		25		11
Commercial Securitization		692		720
Total Accrued Interest Payable on ABS Issued	$	1,875	$	1,949

The following table summarizes the carrying value components of the collateral for ABS issued and outstanding at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

Collateral for Asset-Backed Securities Issued

	March 31, 2014
(In Thousands)	Sequoia		Residential Resecuritization		Commercial Securitization		Total
Residential loans	$	1,689,994	$	-	$	-	$	1,689,994
Commercial loans		-		-		257,375		257,375
Real estate securities		-		255,834		-		255,834
Restricted cash		189		-		134		323
Accrued interest receivable		2,507		580		1,919		5,006
REO		2,607		-		-		2,607
Total Collateral for ABS Issued	$	1,695,297	$	256,414	$	259,428	$	2,211,139

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	December 31, 2013
(In Thousands)	Sequoia		Residential Resecuritization		Commercial Securitization		Total
Residential loans	$	1,762,167	$	-	$	-	$	1,762,167
Commercial loans		-		-		257,741		257,741
Real estate securities		-		263,204		-		263,204
Restricted cash		152		-		137		289
Accrued interest receivable		2,714		627		1,975		5,316
REO		3,661		-		-		3,661
Total Collateral for ABS Issued	$	1,768,694	$	263,831	$	259,853	$	2,292,378

Note 14. Long-Term Debt

Commercial Borrowings

At March 31, 2014, we had one commercial loan repurchase facility with an outstanding balance of $51 million and a total borrowing limit of $150 million, with a remaining maturity of 18 months. Borrowings under this facility are generally charged interest based on a specified margin over the one-month LIBOR interest rate. For the three months ended March 31, 2014, the average balance of this commercial borrowing was $50 million. The fair value of commercial loans pledged as collateral was $82 million at March 31, 2014. The interest expense yield on this borrowing was 5.34% for the three months ended March 31, 2014. At December 31, 2013, there was an outstanding balance of $49 million on this warehouse facility.

At March 31, 2014, we were in compliance with all of the covenants related to our commercial loan repurchase facility.

Commercial Secured Borrowing

At March 31, 2014, we had commercial secured borrowings of $35 million resulting from transfers of portions of senior commercial mortgage loans to third parties that did not meet the criteria for sale treatment under GAAP and were accounted for as financings. We bifurcated certain of our senior commercial mortgage loans into a senior portion that was sold to a third party and a junior portion that we retained as an investment. Although GAAP requires us to record a secured borrowing liability when we receive cash from selling the senior portion of the loan, the liability has no economic substance to us in that it does not require periodic interest payments and has no maturity. For each commercial secured borrowing, at such time that the associated senior portion of the loan is repaid or we sell our retained junior portion, the secured borrowing liability and associated senior portion of the loan would be derecognized from our balance sheet.

Convertible Notes

In March 2013, we issued $287.5 million principal amount of 4.625% convertible senior notes due 2018. These convertible notes require semi-annual interest distributions at a fixed coupon rate of 4.625% until maturity or conversion, which will be no later than April 15, 2018. After deducting the underwriting discount and offering costs, we received approximately $279 million of net proceeds. Including amortization of deferred securities issuance costs, the interest expense yield on our convertibles notes was 5.40% for the three months ended March 31, 2014. At March 31, 2014, the accrued interest payable balance on this debt was $6 million.

At March 31, 2014, our convertible senior notes were convertible at the option of the holder at a conversion rate of 41.1320 common shares per $1,000 principal amount of convertible senior notes (equivalent to a conversion price of $24.31 per common share). Upon conversion of these convertible senior notes by a holder, the holder will receive shares of our common stock.

Trust Preferred Securities and Subordinated Notes

At March 31, 2014, we had trust preferred securities and subordinated notes outstanding of $100 million and $40 million, respectively. The interest expense yield on both our trust preferred securities and subordinated notes was 2.42% and 2.63% for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Including hedging costs and amortization of deferred securities issuance costs, the interest expense yield on both our trust preferred securities and subordinated notes was 6.78% and 6.86% for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

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At both March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the accrued interest payable balance on our trust preferred securities and subordinated notes was less than $1 million. Under the terms of this long-term debt, we covenant, among other things, to use our best efforts to continue to qualify as a REIT. If an event of default were to occur in respect of this long-term debt, we would generally be restricted under its terms (subject to certain exceptions) from making dividend distributions to stockholders, from repurchasing common stock or repurchasing or redeeming any other then-outstanding equity securities, and from making any other payments in respect of any equity interests in us or in respect of any then-outstanding debt that is pari passu or subordinate to this long-term debt.

Note 15. Commitments and Contingencies

Lease Commitments

At March 31, 2014, we were obligated under four non-cancelable operating leases with expiration dates through 2021 for $11 million. During 2013, a new lease, including an amendment to expand the original premises, for our Denver-based operations became effective. The total rent obligation through 2021 is $4 million. Operating lease expense was less than $1 million for both the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.

The following table presents our future lease commitments at March 31, 2014.

Future Lease Commitments by Year

(In Thousands)	March 31, 2014
2014 (9 months)	$	1,763
2015		2,302
2016		2,056
2017		2,111
2018		1,209
2019 and thereafter		1,199
Total	$	10,640

Leasehold improvements for our offices are amortized into expense over the lease term. There were $372 thousand of unamortized leasehold improvements at March 31, 2014.

Loss Contingencies — Residential Repurchase Reserve

We maintain a repurchase reserve for potential obligations arising from representation and warranty violations related to the residential loans we have sold to securitization trusts or third parties. We do not originate residential loans and we believe the initial risk of loss due to loan repurchases (i.e., due to a breach of representations and warranties) would generally be a contingency to the companies from whom we acquired the loans. However, in some cases, for example, where loans were acquired from companies that have since become insolvent, repurchase claims may result in our being liable for a repurchase obligation.

At March 31, 2014, our repurchase reserve associated with our residential loans was $1.9 million. This liability is recorded in Accrued expenses and other liabilities in our consolidated balance sheets and the provision for repurchase losses is included in mortgage banking activities, net in our consolidated statements of income. We did not receive any repurchase requests for either of the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, and we did not repurchase any loans during those periods.

Loss Contingencies — Litigation

On or about December 23, 2009, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Seattle (the “FHLB-Seattle”) filed a complaint in the Superior Court for the State of Washington (case number 09-2-46348-4 SEA) against Redwood Trust, Inc., our subsidiary, Sequoia Residential Funding, Inc. (“SRF”), Morgan Stanley & Co., and Morgan Stanley Capital I, Inc. (collectively, the “FHLB-Seattle Defendants”) alleging that the FHLB-Seattle Defendants made false or misleading statements in offering materials for a mortgage pass-through certificate (the “Seattle Certificate”) issued in the Sequoia Mortgage Trust 2005-4 securitization transaction (the “2005-4 RMBS”) and purchased by the FHLB-Seattle. Specifically, the complaint alleges that the alleged misstatements concern the (1) loan-to-value ratio of mortgage loans and the appraisals of the properties that secured loans supporting the 2005-4 RMBS, (2) occupancy status of the

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properties, (3) standards used to underwrite the loans, and (4) ratings assigned to the Seattle Certificate. The FHLB-Seattle alleges claims under the Securities Act of Washington (Section 21.20.005, et seq.) and seeks to rescind the purchase of the Seattle Certificate and to collect interest on the original purchase price at the statutory interest rate of 8% per annum from the date of original purchase (net of interest received) as well as attorneys’ fees and costs. The Seattle Certificate was issued with an original principal amount of approximately $133 million, and, as of March 31, 2014, the FHLB-Seattle has received approximately $114.7 million of principal and $11.0 million of interest payments in respect of the Seattle Certificate. The claims were subsequently dismissed for lack of personal jurisdiction as to Redwood Trust and SRF. Redwood agreed to indemnify the underwriters of the 2005-4 RMBS for certain losses and expenses they might incur as a result of claims made against them relating to this RMBS, including, without limitation, certain legal expenses. The FHLB-Seattle’s claims against the underwriters of this RMBS were not dismissed and remain pending. Regardless of the outcome of this litigation, Redwood could incur a loss as a result of these indemnities.

On or about July 15, 2010, The Charles Schwab Corporation (“Schwab”) filed a complaint in the Superior Court for the State of California in San Francisco (case number CGC-10-501610) against SRF and 26 other defendants (collectively, the “Schwab Defendants”) alleging that the Schwab Defendants made false or misleading statements in offering materials for various residential mortgage-backed securities sold or issued by the Schwab Defendants. With respect to SRF, Schwab alleges that SRF made false or misleading statements in offering materials for a mortgage pass-through certificate (the “Schwab Certificate”) issued in the 2005-4 RMBS and purchased by Schwab. Specifically, the complaint alleges that the misstatements for the 2005-4 RMBS concern the (1) loan-to-value ratio of mortgage loans and the appraisals of the properties that secured loans supporting the 2005-4 RMBS, (2) occupancy status of the properties, (3) standards used to underwrite the loans, and (4) ratings assigned to the Schwab Certificate. Schwab alleges a claim for negligent misrepresentation under California state law and seeks unspecified damages and attorneys’ fees and costs. The Schwab Certificate was issued with an original principal amount of approximately $14.8 million, and, as of March 31, 2014, Schwab has received approximately $12.8 million of principal and $1.3 million of interest payments in respect of the Schwab Certificate. SRF has denied Schwab’s allegations. This case is in discovery, and no trial date has been set. We intend to defend the action vigorously. Redwood agreed to indemnify the underwriters of the 2005-4 RMBS, which underwriters were also named as defendants in this action, for certain losses and expenses they might incur as a result of claims made against them relating to this RMBS, including, without limitation, certain legal expenses. Regardless of the outcome of this litigation, Redwood could incur a loss as a result of these indemnities.

On or about October 15, 2010, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (“FHLB-Chicago”) filed a complaint in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois (case number 10-CH-45033) against SRF and more than 45 other named defendants (collectively, the “FHLB-Chicago Defendants”) alleging that the FHLB-Chicago Defendants made false or misleading statements in offering materials for various RMBS sold or issued by the FHLB-Chicago Defendants or entities controlled by them. FHLB-Chicago subsequently amended the complaint to name Redwood Trust, Inc. and another one of our subsidiaries, RWT Holdings, Inc., as defendants. With respect to Redwood Trust, Inc., RWT Holdings, Inc., and SRF, the FHLB-Chicago alleges that SRF, Redwood Trust, Inc., and RWT Holdings, Inc. made false or misleading statements in the offering materials for two mortgage pass-through certificates (the “Chicago Certificates”) issued in the Sequoia Mortgage Trust 2006-1 securitization transaction (the “2006-1 RMBS”) and purchased by the FHLB-Chicago. The complaint alleges that the alleged misstatements concern, among other things, the (1) loan-to-value ratio of mortgage loans and the appraisals of the properties that secured loans supporting the 2006-1 RMBS, (2) occupancy status of the properties, (3) standards used to underwrite the loans, (4) ratings assigned to the Chicago Certificates, and (5) due diligence performed on these mortgage loans. The FHLB-Chicago alleges claims under Illinois Securities Law (815 ILCS Sections 5/12(F)-(H)) and North Carolina Securities Law (N.C.G.S.A. §78A-8(2) & §78A-56(a)) as well as a claim for negligent misrepresentation under Illinois common law. On some of the causes of action, the FHLB-Chicago seeks to rescind the purchase of the Chicago Certificates and to collect interest on the original purchase prices at the statutory interest rate of 10% per annum from the dates of original purchase (net of interest received). On one cause of action, the FHLB-Chicago seeks unspecified damages. The FHLB-Chicago also seeks attorneys’ fees and costs. The first of the Chicago Certificates was issued with an original principal amount of approximately $105 million and, as of March 31, 2014, the FHLB Chicago has received approximately $72.8 million of principal and $24.4 million of interest payments in respect of this Chicago Certificate. The second of the Chicago Certificates was issued with an original principal amount of approximately $379 million and, as of March 31, 2014, the FHLB Chicago has received approximately $260.7 million of principal and $82.2 million of interest payments in respect of this Chicago Certificate. SRF, Redwood Trust, Inc., and RWT Holdings, Inc. have denied FHLB-Chicago’s allegations. This case is in discovery, and no trial date has been set. Redwood agreed to indemnify the underwriters of the 2006-1 RMBS, which underwriters were also named as defendants in this action, for certain losses and expenses they might incur as a result of claims made against them relating to this RMBS, including, without limitation, certain legal expenses. Regardless of the outcome of this litigation, Redwood could incur a loss as a result of these indemnities.

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In accordance with GAAP, we review the need for any loss contingency reserves and establish reserves when, in the opinion of management, it is probable that a matter would result in a liability and the amount of loss, if any, can be reasonably estimated. Additionally, we record receivables for insurance recoveries relating to litigation-related losses and expenses if and when such amounts are covered by insurance and recovery of such losses or expenses are due. At March 31, 2014, the aggregate amount of loss contingency reserves established in respect of the three above-referenced litigation matters was $12.0 million. We review our litigation matters each quarter to assess these loss contingency reserves and make adjustments in these reserves, upwards or downwards, as appropriate, in accordance with GAAP based on our review.

In the ordinary course of any litigation matter, including certain of the above-referenced matters, we have engaged and may continue to engage in formal or informal settlement communications with the plaintiffs. Settlement communications we have engaged in relating to certain of the above-referenced litigation matters are one of the factors that have resulted in our determination to establish the loss contingency reserves described above. We cannot be certain that any of these matters will be resolved through a settlement prior to trial and we cannot be certain that the resolution of these matters, whether through trial or settlement, will not have a material adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations in any future period.

Future developments (including resolution of substantive pre-trial motions relating to these matters, receipt of additional information and documents relating to these matters (such as through pre-trial discovery), new or additional settlement communications with plaintiffs relating to these matters, or resolutions of similar claims against other defendants in these matters) could result in our concluding in the future to establish additional loss contingency reserves or to disclose an estimate of reasonably possible losses in excess of our established reserves with respect to these matters. Our actual losses with respect to the above-referenced litigation matters may be materially higher than the aggregate amount of loss contingency reserves we have established in respect of these litigation matters, including in the event that any of these matters proceeds to trial and the plaintiff prevails. Other factors that could result in our concluding to establish additional loss contingency reserves or estimate additional reasonably possible losses, or could result in our actual losses with respect to the above-referenced litigation matters being materially higher than the aggregate amount of loss contingency reserves we have established in respect of these litigation matters include that: there are significant factual and legal issues to be resolved; information obtained or rulings made during the lawsuits could affect the methodology for calculation of the available remedies; and we may have additional obligations pursuant to indemnity agreements, representations and warranties, and other contractual provisions with other parties relating to these litigation matters that could increase our potential losses.

Note 16. Equity

The following table provides a summary of changes to accumulated other comprehensive income by component for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.

Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income by Component

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2014				Three Months Ended March 31, 2013
(In Thousands)	Net unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities		Net unrealized losses on interest rate agreements accounted for as cash flow hedges		Net unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities		Net unrealized losses on interest rate agreements accounted for as cash flow hedges
Balance at beginning of period	$	164,654	$	(15,888)	$	186,580	$	(48,248)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications		19,323		(8,795)		9,030		7,440
Amounts reclassified from other accumulated comprehensive income		1,298		60		(12,007)		88
Net current-period other comprehensive (loss) income		20,621		(8,735)		(2,977)		7,528
Balance at End of Period	$	185,275	$	(24,623)	$	183,603	$	(40,720)

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The following table provides a summary of reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income for three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.

Reclassifications Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

	Affected Line Item in the Income Statement	Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Three Months Ended March 31,
(In Thousands)		2014		2013
Net realized gains (losses) on AFS securities
Other than temporary impairment	Other market valuations, net	$	1,298	$	9
Gain on sale of AFS securities	Realized gains, net		-		(12,016)
		$	1,298	$	(12,007)
Net realized gains on interest rate agreements designated as cash flow hedges
Amortization of deferred loss	Interest expense	$	60	$	88
		$	60	$	88

Earnings Per Common Share

The following table provides the basic and diluted earnings per common share computations for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.

Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Common Share

	Three Months Ended March 31,
(In Thousands, Except Share Data)	2014		2013
Basic Earnings Per Common Share:
Net income attributable to Redwood	$	12,333	$	60,610
Less: Dividends and undistributed earnings allocated to participating securities		(702)		(1,978)
Net income allocated to common shareholders	$	11,631	$	58,632
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding		82,410,562		81,556,880
Basic Earnings Per Common Share	$	0.14	$	0.72
Diluted Earnings Per Common Share:
Net income attributable to Redwood	$	12,333	$	60,610
Less: Dividends and undistributed earnings allocated to participating securities		(702)		(1,346)
Add back: Interest expense on convertible notes		-		923
Net income allocated to common shareholders	$	11,631	$	60,187
Weighted average common shares outstanding		82,410,562		81,556,880
Net effect of dilutive equity awards		2,529,978		2,371,548
Net effect of assumed convertible notes conversion to common shares		-		3,416,241
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding		84,940,540		87,344,669
Diluted Earnings Per Common Share	$	0.14	$	0.69

For the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, there were 2,529,978 and 2,371,548 of dilutive equity awards, respectively, determined under the two-class method. We included participating securities in the calculation of diluted earnings per common share as we determined that the two-class method was more dilutive than the alternative treasury stock method. Dividends

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and undistributed earnings allocated to participating securities under the basic and diluted earnings per share calculations require specific shares to be included that may differ in certain circumstances. For the three months ended March 31, 2013, 3,416,241 common shares related to the assumed conversion of the convertible notes were included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share.

For the three months ended March 31, 2014, 11,825,450 common shares related to the assumed conversion of the convertible notes were antidilutive and were excluded in the calculation of diluted earnings per share. For the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, the number of outstanding equity awards that were antidilutive totaled 79,535 and 287,431 respectively, under the two-class method. There were no other participating securities during these periods.

Stock Repurchases

We announced a stock repurchase authorization in November 2007 for the repurchase of up to 5,000,000 common shares. This plan replaced all previous share repurchase plans and has no expiration date. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, there were no shares acquired under the plan. At March 31, 2014, there remained 4,005,985 shares available for repurchase under this plan.

Note 17. Equity Compensation Plans

At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, 1,657,790 and 1,683,956 shares of common stock, respectively, were available for grant under our Incentive Plan. The unamortized compensation cost of awards issued under the Incentive Plan and purchases under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan totaled $19 million at March 31, 2014, as shown in the following table.

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
(In Thousands)	Stock  Options		Restricted Stock		Deferred Stock Units		Performance Stock Units		Employee Stock Purchase Plan		Total
Unrecognized compensation cost at beginning of period	$	-	$	1,869	$	13,044	$	5,817	$	-	$	20,730
Equity grants		-		16		168		-		215		399
Equity grant forfeitures		-		-		-		-		-		-
Equity compensation expense		-		(199)		(1,345)		(732)		(54)		(2,330)
Unrecognized Compensation Cost at End of Period	$	-	$	1,686	$	11,867	$	5,085	$	161	$	18,799

At March 31, 2014, the weighted average amortization period remaining for all of our equity awards was less than two years.

Stock Options

At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, there were 67,514 and 79,535 fully vested stock options outstanding, respectively. There was no aggregate intrinsic value for the options outstanding and exercisable at March 31, 2014. For both the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, there were no stock options exercised. For the three months ended March 31, 2014, 12,021 stock options expired.

Restricted Stock

At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, there were 124,490 and 166,941 shares, respectively, of restricted stock awards outstanding. Restrictions on these shares lapse through 2018. There were no restricted stock awards granted during the three months ended March 31, 2014.

Deferred Stock Units

At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, there were 2,279,557 and 2,266,473 DSUs outstanding, respectively, of which 1,408,964 and 1,263,420, respectively, had vested. There were 89,615 DSUs granted during the three months ended March 31, 2014. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, there were no DSUs forfeited related to employee departures. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, there were 76,531 DSU distributions and cash distributions of less than $1 million to participants in the EDCP. Unvested DSUs at March 31, 2014 vest through 2018.

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Performance Stock Units

At both March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the target number of PSUs that were unvested was 779,871. PSUs do not vest until the third anniversary of their grant date, with the level of vesting at that time contingent on total stockholder return (defined as the change in our common stock price plus dividends paid on our common stock relative to the per share price of our common stock on the date of the PSU grant) over the three-year vesting period (“Three-Year TSR”). The number of underlying shares of our common stock that will vest during 2014 and in future years will vary between 0% (if Three-Year TSR is negative) and 200% (if Three-Year TSR is greater than or equal to 125%) of the number of PSUs originally granted, adjusted upward (if vesting is greater than 0%) to reflect the value of dividends paid during the three-year vesting period.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

The ESPP allows a maximum of 450,000 shares of common stock to be purchased in aggregate for all employees. At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, 250,389 and 243,020 shares had been purchased, respectively, and there remained a negligible amount of uninvested employee contributions in the ESPP.

Note 18. Mortgage Banking Activities

The following table presents the components of mortgage banking activities, net, recorded in our consolidated income statements for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.

Components of Mortgage Banking Activities, Net

	Three Months Ended March 31,
(In Thousands)	2014		2013
Residential mortgage banking activities:
Changes in fair value of:
Residential loans, at fair value	$	7,037	$	34,870
Sequoia IO securities		(4,277)		1,929
Risk management derivatives (1)		(4,278)		1,888
Loan purchase and forward sale commitments		8		-
Total residential mortgage banking activities:		(1,510)		38,687
Commercial mortgage banking activities:
Changes in fair value of:
Commercial loans, at fair value		3,626		-
Risk management derivatives (1)		(2,803)		(865)
Net gains on commercial loan originations and sales		-		7,178
Total commercial mortgage banking activities:		823		6,313
Mortgage Banking Activities, Net	$	(687)	$	45,000

(1) Represents market valuation changes of derivatives that are used to manage risks associated with our accumulation of residential and commercial loans.

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Note 19. Operating Expenses

Components of our operating expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 are presented in the following table.

Operating Expenses

	Three Months Ended March 31,
(In Thousands)	2014		2013
Fixed compensation expense	$	6,742	$	5,623
Variable compensation expense		2,781		4,917
Equity compensation expense		2,330		2,487
Total compensation expense		11,853		13,027
Systems and consulting		3,466		1,741
Accounting and legal		1,633		2,248
Office costs		985		787
Corporate costs		552		509
Other operating expenses		1,036		1,379
Total Operating Expenses	$	19,525	$	19,691

Note 20. Taxes

For the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, we recognized a benefit for income taxes of $2 million and a provision of $11 million, respectively. The following is a reconciliation of the statutory federal and state tax rates to our projected annual effective rate at March 31, 2014 and 2013.

Reconciliation of Statutory Tax Rate to Effective Tax Rate

	March 31, 2014		March 31, 2013
Federal statutory rate		34.0  %		34.0  %
State statutory rate, net of Federal tax effect		7.2  %		7.2  %
Differences in taxable (loss) income from GAAP income		(1.7) %		(2.8) %
Change in valuation allowance		3.7  %		(13.8) %
Dividends paid deduction		(60.8) %		(9.3) %
Effective Tax Rate		(17.6) %		15.3  %

The negative effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2014, primarily resulted from a benefit for income taxes recorded against a GAAP loss generated at our taxable REIT subsidiaries, while GAAP income generated at the REIT, for which no material tax provision was recorded due to the dividends paid deduction available to us, exceeded the loss at the taxable REIT subsidiaries.

We assessed our tax positions for all open tax years (Federal — years 2010 to 2014, State — years 2009 to 2014) and, at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, concluded that we had no uncertain tax positions that resulted in material unrecognized tax benefits.

Note 21. Segment Information

Redwood operates in three segments: residential mortgage banking, residential investments, and commercial mortgage banking and investments. These business segments have been identified based on our organizational and management structure. Our segments are based on an internally-aligned segment structure, which is how our results are monitored and performance is assessed. The accounting policies of the reportable segments are the same as those described in Note 3—Summary of Significant Accounting Policies.

Our residential mortgage banking segment primarily consists of operating a mortgage loan conduit that acquires residential loans from third-party originators for subsequent sale through securitization or as whole loans. Jumbo loans we acquire are typically sold

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March 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

through private-label securitization through our Sequoia securitization program or to institutions that acquire pools of whole loans. Conforming loans we acquire are generally sold to the Agencies. Our residential loan acquisitions are usually made on a flow basis, after origination by banks or mortgage companies, and are periodically augmented by bulk acquisitions. Our acquisition and accumulation of residential loans is generally funded with equity and short-term debt. This segment also includes various derivative financial instruments and IO securities retained from our Sequoia securitizations that we utilize to manage certain risks associated with residential loans we acquire. Our residential mortgage banking segment’s main source of revenue is mortgage banking income, which includes valuation increases (or gains) on the loans we acquire for sale or securitization as well as valuation changes in associated derivatives and IO securities that are used in part to manage risks associated with our mortgage banking activities. Additionally, this segment may generate interest income on loans held for future sale or securitization and interest income from IO securities. Interest expense on short-term debt used to fund the purchase of residential loans, direct operating expenses and tax expenses associated with these activities are also included in the residential mortgage banking segment.

Our residential investments segment includes a portfolio of investments in residential mortgage-backed securities retained from our Sequoia securitizations, as well as residential mortgage-backed securities issued by third parties. This segment also includes MSRs associated with residential loans securitized through our Sequoia program and MSRs purchased from third parties. The residential investment segment’s main sources of revenue are interest income from investment portfolio securities, as well as the realized gains recognized upon sales of these securities and income from MSRs. This segment also includes derivative financial instruments that we utilize to manage certain risks associated with our residential investment portfolio. Also included in this segment is interest expense on the short-term debt and ABS used to partially finance certain of these securities, as well as direct operating expenses and tax provisions associated with these activities.

Our commercial mortgage banking and investments segment consists of our commercial mortgage banking operations as well as our portfolio of held-for-investment commercial real estate loans. We operate as a commercial real estate lender by originating mortgage loans and providing other forms of commercial real estate financing. This may include senior or subordinate mortgage loans, mezzanine loans, and other forms of financing, such as preferred equity interests in special purpose entities that own commercial real estate. We typically sell the senior loans we originate to third parties for securitization and the mezzanine and subordinate loans we originate are generally held for investment. This segment also includes derivative financial instruments that we utilize to manage certain risks associated with our commercial loan origination activity. Our commercial mortgage banking and investments segment’s main sources of revenue are interest income from our commercial loan investments as well as income from mortgage banking activities, which includes valuation increases (or gains) on the senior commercial loans we originate for sale as well as valuation changes in associated derivatives that are used to manage risks associated with our mortgage banking activities. Interest expense from our Commercial Securitization and from short-term debt used to fund the purchase of commercial loans as well as operating expenses and the tax provisions associated with these activities are also included in the commercial mortgage banking segment.

Segment contribution represents the measure of profit that management uses to assess the performance of its business segments and make resource allocation and operating decisions. Certain expenses not directly assigned or allocated to one of the three primary segments, as well as activity from certain legacy Sequoia entities consolidated for GAAP financial reporting purposes, are included in the Corporate/Other column as reconciling items to our consolidated financial statements. These unallocated expenses primarily include interest expense associated with certain long-term debt, indirect operating expenses, and other expense.

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March 31, 2014

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The following table presents financial information by segment for the three months ended March 31, 2014.

Business Segment Financial Information

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
(In Thousands)	Residential Mortgage Banking		Residential Investments		Commercial Mortgage Banking and Investments		Corporate/ Other		Total
Interest income	$	10,668	$	27,594	$	10,394	$	6,830	$	55,486
Interest expense		(1,321)		(2,850)		(3,303)		(11,586)		(19,060)
Net interest income (loss)		9,347		24,744		7,091		(4,756)		36,426
Provision for loan losses		-		-		(655)		(629)		(1,284)
Mortgage banking activities, net		(1,510)		-		823		-		(687)
MSR income, net		-		606		-		-		606
Other market valuation adjustments, net		(2)		(5,957)		-		(179)		(6,138)
Realized gains, net		-		987		-		105		1,092
Operating expenses		(6,648)		(1,095)		(2,626)		(9,156)		(19,525)
(Provision for) benefit from income taxes		(165)		1,527		355		126		1,843
Segment Contribution	$	1,022	$	20,812	$	4,988	$	(14,489)
Net Income									$	12,333
Non-cash amortization expense		(52)		11,247		(173)		(1,946)		9,076
	Three Months Ended March 31, 2013
(In Thousands)	Residential Mortgage Banking		Residential Investments		Commercial Mortgage Banking and Investments		Corporate/ Other		Total
Interest income	$	9,756	$	23,518	$	10,171	$	10,079	$	53,524
Interest expense		(2,110)		(2,666)		(2,808)		(10,676)		(18,260)
Net interest income (loss)		7,646		20,852		7,363		(597)		35,264
Provision for loan losses		-		-		(685)		(1,354)		(2,039)
Mortgage banking activities, net		38,687		-		6,313		-		45,000
MSR income, net		-		1,021		-		-		1,021
Other market valuation adjustments, net		40		(570)		-		227		(303)
Realized gains, net		-		12,038		210		19		12,267
Operating expenses		(4,142)		(1,583)		(3,196)		(10,770)		(19,691)
Provision for income taxes		(8,904)		(425)		(1,223)		(357)		(10,909)
Segment Contribution	$	33,327	$	31,333	$	8,782	$	(12,832)
Net Income									$	60,610
Non-cash amortization expense		(106)		7,580		(187)		(1,297)		5,990

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The following table presents the components of Corporate/Other for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2014						Three Months Ended March 31, 2013
(In Thousands)	Legacy Consolidated VIEs		Other		Total		Legacy Consolidated VIEs		Other		Total
Interest income	$	6,828	$	2	$	6,830	$	10,067	$	12	$	10,079
Interest expense		(5,460)		(6,126)		(11,586)		(7,268)		(3,408)		(10,676)
Net interest income (loss)		1,368		(6,124)		(4,756)		2,799		(3,396)		(597)
Provision for loan losses		(629)		-		(629)		(1,354)		-		(1,354)
Mortgage banking activities, net		-		-		-		-		-		-
MSR income, net		-		-		-		-		-		-
Other market valuation adjustments, net		(142)		(37)		(179)		227		-		227
Realized gains, net		105		-		105		19		-		19
Operating expenses		(52)		(9,104)		(9,156)		(34)		(10,736)		(10,770)
Provision for income taxes		-		126		126		-		(357)		(357)
Total	$	650	$	(15,139)	$	(14,489)	$	1,657	$	(14,489)	$	(12,832)
Non-cash amortization expense		(1,363)		(583)		(1,946)		(1,103)		(194)		(1,297)

The following table presents supplemental information by segment at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

Supplemental Disclosures

(In Thousands)	Residential Mortgage Banking		Residential Investments		Commercial Mortgage Banking and Investments		Corporate/ Other		Total
March 31, 2014
Residential loans, held-for-sale	$	774,936	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	774,936
Residential loans, held-for-investment		-		-		-		1,689,994		1,689,994
Commercial loans		-		-		491,275		-		491,275
Real estate securities		106,228		1,636,780		-		-		1,743,008
Mortgage servicing rights		-		64,971		-		-		64,971
Total assets		903,177		1,715,739		496,700		1,891,495		5,007,111
December 31, 2013
Residential loans, held-for-sale	$	404,267	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	404,267
Residential loans, held-for-investment		-		-		-		1,762,167		1,762,167
Commercial loans		-		-		432,455		-		432,455
Real estate securities		110,505		1,572,356		-		-		1,682,861
Mortgage servicing rights		-		64,824		-		-		64,824
Total assets		531,092		1,655,209		439,139		1,983,088		4,608,528

Note 22. Subsequent Events

At March 31, 2014, we had identified for purchase  $668 million of jumbo residential mortgage loans that were in various stages of the origination process with third-party originators. Some of these loans may not ultimately close and, therefore, would not be available for purchase. Since March 31, 2014, and through May 2, 2014,  $560 million of these loans closed and were purchased by us. We expect the purchase of an additional amount of these loans to occur during the second quarter of 2014, subject to loan availability and delivery.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

INTRODUCTION

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”) is intended to provide a reader of our financial statements with a narrative from the perspective of our management on our financial condition, results of operations, liquidity and certain other factors that may affect our future results. Our MD&A is presented in six main sections:

• Overview

• Results of Operations

• Liquidity and Capital Resources

• Off Balance Sheet Arrangements and Contractual Obligations

• Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

• New Accounting Standards

Our MD&A should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and related Notes included in Item 1, Financial Statements of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. The discussion in this financial review contains forward-looking statements that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. Our actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward looking statements as a result of various factors, such as those discussed in the Cautionary Statement below.

References herein to “Redwood,” the “company,” “we,” “us,” and “our” include Redwood Trust, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries, unless the context otherwise requires. Financial information concerning our business is set forth in this “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” our consolidated financial statements and notes thereto, which are included in Part I, Items 1 and 2 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Our website can be found at www.redwoodtrust.com. We make available, free of charge through the investor information section of our website, access to our annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, and amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as well as proxy statements, as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file such material with, or furnish it to, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). We also make available, free of charge, access to our charters for our Audit Committee, Compensation Committee, and Governance and Nominating Committee, our Corporate Governance Standards, and our Code of Ethics governing our directors, officers, and employees. Within the time period required by the SEC and the New York Stock Exchange, we will post on our website any amendment to the Code of Ethics and any waiver applicable to any executive officer, director, or senior officer (as defined in the Code). In addition, our website includes information concerning purchases and sales of our equity securities by our executive officers and directors, as well as disclosure relating to certain non-GAAP financial measures (as defined in the SEC’s Regulation G) that we may make public orally, telephonically, by webcast, by broadcast, or by similar means from time to time. Through the commercial section of our website, we also disclose information about our origination or acquisition of new commercial loans and other commercial investments, generally within five business days of origination or acquisition. We believe that this information may be of interest to investors in Redwood, although we may not always disclose on our website each new commercial loan or other new commercial investment we originate or acquire (or we may not disclose them on our website within the five business day period described above) due to, among other reasons, confidentiality obligations to the borrowers of those loans or counterparties to those investments. The information on our website is not part of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Our Investor Relations Department can be contacted at One Belvedere Place, Suite 300, Mill Valley, CA 94941, Attn: Investor Relations, telephone (866) 269-4976.

Our Business

Redwood Trust, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, is a specialty finance company focused on investing in mortgage- and other real estate-related assets and engaging in residential and commercial mortgage banking activities. We seek to invest in real estate-related assets that have the potential to generate attractive cash flow returns over time and to generate income through our residential and commercial mortgage banking activities. We operate our business in three segments: residential mortgage banking, residential investments, and commercial mortgage banking and investments. A description of these segments can be found in Note 21 in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

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Our primary sources of income are net interest income from our investment portfolios and income from our mortgage banking activities. Net interest income consists of the interest income we earn less the interest expense we incur on borrowed funds and other liabilities. Income from mortgage banking activities consists of the profit we seek to generate through the acquisition or origination of loans and their subsequent sale or securitization.

For tax purposes, Redwood Trust, Inc. is structured as a real estate investment trust (“REIT”) and we generally refer, collectively, to Redwood Trust, Inc. and those of its subsidiaries that are not subject to subsidiary-level corporate income tax as “the REIT” or “our REIT.” We generally refer to subsidiaries of Redwood Trust, Inc. that are subject to subsidiary-level corporate income tax as “our operating subsidiaries” or “our taxable REIT subsidiaries” or “TRS.” Our mortgage banking activities are generally carried out through our taxable REIT subsidiaries, while our portfolio of mortgage- and other real estate-related investments is primarily held at our REIT. We generally intend to retain profits generated and taxed at our taxable REIT subsidiaries, and to distribute as dividends at least 90% of the income we generate from the investment portfolio at our REIT.

Redwood Trust, Inc. was incorporated in the State of Maryland on April 11, 1994, and commenced operations on August 19, 1994. Our executive offices are located at One Belvedere Place, Suite 300, Mill Valley, California 94941.

Sponsored Securitization Entities

We are required under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States (“GAAP”) to consolidate the assets and liabilities of certain Sequoia securitization entities we have sponsored for financial reporting purposes. However, each of these entities is independent of Redwood and of each other and the assets and liabilities of these entities are not owned by us nor are they legal obligations of ours, although we are exposed to certain financial risks associated with our role as the sponsor of these entities and, to the extent we hold securities issued by, or other investments in, these entities, we are exposed to the performance of these entities and the assets they hold. We refer to certain of these securitization entities as “Legacy Consolidated Entities,” and where applicable, in analyzing our results of operations we distinguish results from current operations “at Redwood” and from Legacy Consolidated Entities.

During the third quarter of 2011, we engaged in a transaction in which we resecuritized a pool of senior residential securities (the “Residential Resecuritization”) primarily for the purpose of obtaining permanent non-recourse financing on a portion the residential securities we hold in our investment portfolio at the REIT. Similarly, during the fourth quarter of 2012, we engaged in a transaction in which we securitized a pool of commercial loans (the “Commercial Securitization”) primarily for the purpose of obtaining permanent non-recourse financing on a portion of the commercial loans we hold in our investment portfolio at the REIT. In analyzing our results of operations, the Commercial Securitization and Residential Resecuritization are included in our results at Redwood as we view these transactions as a form of financing, however, the assets and liabilities of the Commercial Securitization and Residential Resecuritization are not, respectively, owned by us or legal obligations of ours.

Cautionary Statement

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and the documents incorporated by reference herein contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements involve numerous risks and uncertainties. Our actual results may differ from our beliefs, expectations, estimates, and projections and, consequently, you should not rely on these forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Forward-looking statements are not historical in nature and can be identified by words such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “will,” “should,” “expect,” “believe,” “intend,” “seek,” “plan” and similar expressions or their negative forms, or by references to strategy, plans, or intentions. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including, among other things, those described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013 and this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, in each case under the caption “Risk Factors.” Other risks, uncertainties, and factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected may be described from time to time in reports we file with the SEC, including reports on Forms 10-Q and 8-K. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

Statements regarding the following subjects, among others, are forward-looking by their nature: (i) statements we make regarding Redwood’s business strategy and strategic focus, including statements relating to our confidence in our overall market position, strategy and long-term prospects, and our belief in the long-term efficiency of private label securitization as a form of mortgage financing; (ii) our expectation that the mortgage market and interest rates will stabilize such that our earnings will more consistently reflect our operational progress each quarter and serve as a primary valuation metric for the Company; (iii) statements we make regarding the outlook for the mortgage market, including our expectations relating to contraction in total U.S. residential loan originations in 2014 from 2013, continuing pressure on loan sale margins until industry-wide excess capacity is eliminated, and the timing of future adjustments in industry capacity; (iv) statements we make regarding the near-term strategy for our residential business, including our intent to increase our market share and grow loan purchase volumes by adding sellers, ramping up acquisitions of residential conforming loans, eventually acquiring other types of mortgage products such as non-QM loans, remaining opportunistic during the market correction, including with respect our expectations of increased volume in mortgage servicing rights for sale as originators are impacted by lower loan sale margins, and our expectations regarding our loan sale profit margins relative to our long-term target of 25-to-50 basis points (net of hedges); (v) statements we make regarding the outlook for our commercial business, including our expectations related to the volume of commercial mortgage loans maturing in 2014 and annually over the following three years, the related market opportunity this presents to us, and our goal of originating $1 billion of commercial loans in 2014; (vi) statements regarding the role of private capital in reducing the government’s current outsized role in residential mortgage markets, including through an expansion of private label securitization, risk-sharing arrangements with the GSEs and eventual mortgage reform legislation; (vii) statements regarding our efforts to hedge our exposure to interest rate changes in our residential and commercial loan pipelines and the effectiveness of those hedges; (viii) statements relating to our estimate of our investment capacity (including that we estimate our investment capacity at March 31, 2014 to be approximately $110 million), our statement that we believe this level of investment capacity and liquidity should be sufficient to fund our business and investment objectives for most or all of 2014, and our expectations relating to our ability to source capital internally, by selling or financing existing investments, and externally, via the issuance of debt or equity securities or other types of securities in public or private offerings; and (ix) statements regarding our expectations and estimates relating to the characterization for income tax purposes of our dividend distributions, our expectations and estimates relating to tax accounting, tax liabilities and tax savings, and GAAP tax provisions, our estimates of REIT taxable income and TRS taxable income, and our anticipation of additional credit losses for tax purposes in future periods (and, in particular, our statement that, for tax purposes, we expect an additional $46 million of tax credit losses on residential securities we currently own to be realized over an estimated three- to five-year period).

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q may contain statistics and other data that in some cases have been obtained from or compiled from information made available by servicers and other third-party service providers.

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OVERVIEW

Business Update

As we assess the developing market opportunities that lie ahead for Redwood, we remain optimistic on the competitive position, strategy, and long-term prospects for our residential and commercial mortgage banking and investment businesses. We have noted repeatedly in the past that our business strategies are focused on the opportunities we see over the next several years, not just over the next several quarters. However, we understand that the near-term matters too, especially as we manage through industry-wide challenges that will likely put pressure on our earnings for much of 2014. As such, we have included an update on our current outlook in this business update.

In the first quarter of 2014, our quarterly financial and operating results were once again impacted by volatility in interest rates. There has been continued variability in our recent quarterly income statements due to timing differences between quarters, valuation adjustments (some of which are reflected in earnings, while others are only reflected in the balance sheet), and the general sensitivity of our net income to sharp movements in interest rates. Over time, we expect that the mortgage market and interest rates will stabilize such that our earnings will more consistently reflect our operational progress each quarter and serve as a primary valuation metric for the company. Given this continued variability, however, during the first quarter of 2014, we primarily focused on the following factors in assessing our performance:

• From a financial standpoint, we see an overall positive in our quarter-over-quarter $0.04 per share increase in GAAP book value after paying a first quarter $0.28 dividend per share. While not a perfect measure of economic value creation, we believe this increase in book value provides an alternative measure of our results by encompassing the impact of all quarterly valuation adjustments, regardless of whether they were reflected in our income statement or our balance sheet.

• From an operating standpoint, we look to our key operational metrics to indicate whether we are enhancing the Redwood franchise. During the first quarter of 2014, we grew our residential loan purchase volume by 66% in an environment in which industry volumes were down sharply, we increased the number of active loan sellers to 124 at March 31, 2014, and we made progress on some of the core initiatives we discussed in our last business update. Those include scaling up our conforming loan purchases and exploring risk-sharing opportunities with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

Returning to our analysis and current outlook for the mortgage market, the latest industry projections call for a contraction in total U.S. residential loan originations from about $1.8 trillion in 2013 to about $1.2 trillion in 2014. While home purchase activity remains a source of new originations, refinancing activity has significantly declined as interest rates continue to rise. If history repeats itself, loan sale margins will remain under pressure until industry-wide excess capacity is eliminated. We believe that it will take another six to nine months of adjustment before industry capacity is back in line with demand.

Our plan for the next few quarters is to increase market share at a time when many of our competitors are shrinking. While we remain conscious of near-term margins and costs, we intend to continue increasing our market share and growing loan purchase volumes by adding sellers, ramping up acquisitions of residential conforming loans, and eventually acquiring other types of mortgage products – such as non-QM loans, which are loans that are not within the Qualified Mortgage safe harbor under the recently promulgated Ability-to-Repay residential mortgage regulations. We also plan to remain opportunistic during the market correction. For example, we expect to see an increase in the amount of mortgage servicing rights (MSRs) for sale, particularly from smaller originators. As these originators are impacted by lower loan sale margins, they may seek to boost their liquidity by selling MSRs.

Turning to the commercial mortgage market, our commercial business had its challenges during the first quarter of 2014, but we maintain a positive near-term outlook. Although we observed a number of new competitors emerge in the first quarter, about $250 billion of commercial mortgage loans are set to mature in 2014 and annually over the following three years, presenting a significant market opportunity for us. And while loan sale margins have compressed from heightened 2013 levels, they still remain attractive. Based on our expectation of rising demand for commercial loans over the coming quarters, we are maintaining our goal of originating $1 billion of commercial loans in 2014.

Looking beyond the current quarter, our long-term view remains consistent. Redwood’s strategy for success is based on building operating businesses capable of creating their own investments and fee-generating opportunities. That means building flexible and scalable loan platforms that allow us to pivot in response to the evolving residential and commercial mortgage markets.

The residential mortgage market continues to move in our favor as “private capital” is called upon to help reduce the government’s current outsized role. We believe this will ultimately happen through an expansion of private label securitization,

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through risk-sharing arrangements with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Agencies) while they are in conservatorship, and eventually after mortgage reform legislation has been enacted. The commercial market has already largely recovered, and should continue to present significant opportunities for us to generate fees and investments as refinancing needs rise over the next few years.

Financial and Operational Overview – First Quarter of 2014

Despite challenging mortgage market conditions in the first quarter of 2014 and continued interest rate volatility that carried through to our financial results, we made progress in a number of key aspects of our business. We continued to expand our residential operations by adding sellers and increasing our loan acquisitions (counter to the industry trend) compared to the fourth quarter of 2013. We also completed our first full quarter of conforming loan acquisitions, priced a jumbo residential securitization, and made progress on a few longer-term initiatives to expand our residential loan production.

A summary of Redwood’s first quarter 2014 results is below, followed by an overview of the market conditions that impacted our results during the quarter.

• Our GAAP book value per share was $15.14 at March 31, 2014, an increase from $15.10 per share at December 31, 2013. The first quarter increase in book value per share reflected net positive valuation adjustments on our investment portfolio, net of our hedges, that when combined with our first quarter earnings exceeded our first quarter dividend of $0.28 per share paid to shareholders.

• Earnings per share was $0.14 for the first quarter of 2014, down from $0.29 per share in the fourth quarter of 2013. The decline in earnings per share is primarily attributable to negative market valuation adjustments on hedges and interest-rate sensitive investments, combined with lower loan sale profit margins generated through our residential and commercial mortgage banking activities.

• Jumbo residential loan purchases increased to $794 million in the first quarter of 2014, as compared to $642 million in the fourth quarter of 2013, and conforming residential loan purchases increased to $299 million in the first quarter of 2014, as compared to $17 million in the fourth quarter of 2013. Our combined jumbo and conforming residential loan purchases were $1.1 billion in the first quarter of 2014, up 66% from $659 million in the fourth quarter of 2013, and in contrast to a 23% industry decline in loan origination activity during this period, projected by the Mortgage Bankers Association.

• At March 31, 2014, we had identified an additional $823 million of residential loans for purchase: $668 million of jumbo loans and $155 million of conforming loans.

• We distributed $347 million of jumbo loans into SEMT 2014-1, our first residential loan securitization of 2014. This securitization settled in early April and priced at a level that was meaningfully better for us than our prior securitization in November 2013.

• We completed $722 million of whole loan sales in the first quarter of 2014, consisting of 12 jumbo loan transactions totaling $562 million and $160 million of conforming loan sales to the Agencies.

• At March 31, 2014, we had 124 active loan sellers, up from 118 at December 31, 2013, and up from 80 at March 31, 2013. We expect the pace of new seller relationships to increase as we build our pipeline of potential conforming loan sellers.

• We originated $119 million of senior commercial mortgage loans and $2 million of mezzanine loans in the first quarter of 2014. In addition, we retained $5 million of B-Note mortgages from three senior commercial loans we originated. We also sold $65 million of senior commercial loans in the first quarter.

• The size of our residential securities portfolio increased by 4%, or $60 million, to $1.74 billion at March 31, 2014, up from $1.68 billion at December 31, 2013.

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At March 31, 2014, our GAAP book value per share was $15.14. The $0.04 per share increase in the first quarter was primarily driven by valuation increases on our investment portfolio, which was partially offset by dividends paid to shareholders that exceeded our first quarter GAAP earnings. The following table presents the changes in book value per share for the three months ended March 31, 2014.

Table 1 – Changes in Book Value per Share

(In Dollars, per share basis)	Three Months Ended     March 31, 2014
Beginning book value per share	$	15.10
Net income		0.14
Changes in unrealized gains/losses, net		0.25
Unrealized losses on hedges, net		(0.11)
Other, net		0.04
Dividends		(0.28)
Ending Book Value per Share	$	15.14

Residential Mortgage Banking Market Conditions

It was a challenging environment for acquiring newly originated residential loans during the first quarter of 2014. The Mortgage Bankers Association projected that first quarter 2014 overall industry originations would be $226 billion, down 23% from the fourth quarter of 2013 and down 57% from the first quarter of 2013. Industry projections for 2014 origination volumes continue to range about 35% below the $1.8 trillion of mortgage originations in 2013. Although 30-year fixed mortgage rates hovered around 4.40% during the first quarter, rates remained nearly 100 basis points higher than the average for the first quarter of 2013.

Higher rates sharply reduced refinance-related mortgage origination volume to an estimated 49% of total originations in the first quarter of 2014, down from 74% of originations in the first quarter of 2013. With lenders competing for fewer loans and incurring higher regulatory and compliance costs, margins continued to compress. The Mortgage Bankers Association reported in March 2014 that the average profit per loan originated in the fourth quarter of 2013 was $150, down from $743 per loan in the third quarter of 2013. We believe that industry loan profit margins for the first quarter of 2014 continued to trend lower.

The private label securitization market demonstrated modest improvement in terms of investor acceptance and liquidity during the first quarter of 2014, with $1.3 billion of new issuance, as compared with $0.8 billion in the fourth quarter of 2013. Strong demand by banks for whole loans continues to make whole loan sale profit margins higher, in general, than comparable margins achievable through the securitization of similar collateral. Nevertheless, we continually evaluate the trade-off between whole loan sale profit margins and the long-term benefits of creating assets for our investment portfolio and building our brand through securitization.

In addition to the overall increase in rates over the past year, which has negatively impacted refinance origination volumes, rising and then falling interest rates over the past few quarters (shown in the graph below) have significantly impacted our quarterly earnings comparisons. In particular, our interest rate sensitive assets (e.g., interest-only securities and MSRs), loan pipeline hedging derivatives, and investment portfolio hedging derivatives – which are marked to market through the income statement – generally increase in value as rates rise and decline in value when rates fall. As a consequence, there were some earnings impacts between the fourth quarter of 2013 and the first quarter of 2014 as a result of interest rate volatility and timing differences. This impact is discussed in the Results of Operations section below.

Source: Bankrate.com

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Commercial Mortgage Banking Market Conditions

Competition among originators for commercial mortgage loans has increased over the past few months as they position to provide refinancing for the estimated $250 billion of commercial loans that are expected to mature annually over the next five years. By our count, there are currently more than 35 commercial originators vying for loans, more than at the market peak in 2007. As a result, certain originators have loosened their underwriting standards in an attempt to gain origination volume. Pricing also became more competitive in the first quarter of 2014, with most originators pricing to earn less than 150 basis points of profit margin on loans originated, down from over 200 basis points, on average, in 2013. Despite the increased competition, we continued to see opportunities to originate and distribute senior commercial loans at attractive margins – albeit lower than recent prior quarters – while creating additional commercial investments for our portfolio

Quarterly Investment Activity

Our capital deployment declined in the first quarter of 2014 from prior quarter levels, reflecting the low issuance of new residential securities and a limited supply of attractively priced seasoned residential securities. The following table details our capital invested for the first quarter of 2014.

Table 2 – Investment Activity

(In Millions) (1)	Three Months Ended     March 31, 2014
Residential investments
Sequoia RMBS	$	-
Third-Party RMBS (2)		74
Less: Short-term debt		(67)
MSR investments		3
Net residential investments		10
Commercial investments
Commercial mezzanine investments		2
Commercial B-notes		5
Less: Borrowings		(2)
Net commercial investments		5
Equity Capital Invested	$	15

(1) Certain totals may not foot, due to rounding.

(2) Included in our third-party RMBS acquisitions was one $24 million acquisition late in the first quarter of 2014 that did not settle until early in the second quarter of 2014. In order to reflect the fact that capital had not yet been used to acquire this asset at March 31, 2014, the short-term debt / other liabilities line item in the table above includes a $24 million payable associated with this transaction. In early April 2014, we completed the purchase of this security using $22 million of short-term debt, resulting in net capital invested of $2 million that is not reflected in the table above.

Our residential securities acquisitions of $74 million in the first quarter of 2014 included $64 million of senior securities, and $10 million were re-REMIC securities. These acquisitions in the first quarter were funded with $67 million of short-term debt and $7 million of capital. We also added $3 million of MSRs in the first quarter associated with $273 million (principal balance) of loans. At March 31, 2014, our investment in MSRs was $65 million, associated with $6.0 billion (principal balance) of residential loans.

Following the end of the first quarter of 2014 and through April 30, 2014, we acquired $36 million of third-party securities, $24 million of Sequoia securities from SEMT 2014-1, and $5 million of MSRs, deploying $18 million of capital, net of financing.

Capital and Liquidity

At March 31, 2014, our cash amounted to $150 million and our current investment capacity (defined as the approximate amount of capital we have readily available for long-term investments) was estimated to be approximately $110 million. Our total capital of $1.68 billion at March 31, 2014 included $1.25 billion of equity capital, $140 million of long-term debt, and $288 million of convertible debt.

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We ended the first quarter of 2014 with total short-term debt of $1.29 billion, which included $512 million of warehouse debt used to finance residential loans, $68 million of warehouse debt used to finance commercial loans, and $708 million of repurchase facilities used to finance residential securities. Our additional uncommitted borrowing capacity was $920 million under existing residential and commercial loan warehouse facilities at March 31, 2014.

During the first quarter of 2014, our reported long-term debt increased by $37 million primarily as a result of our requirement under GAAP to classify certain senior commercial loans we originated and sold to third-parties as financings and not sales. For these particular loans, we recorded $38 million of commercial loans and $35 million of long-term debt liabilities, which on a net basis reflects our $3 million B-Note investments in these loans. In addition, we financed a portion of our B-Note investments with $2 million of long-term warehouse debt.

We currently expect that our available capital and liquidity is sufficient to fund our business and investment objectives for most or all of 2014, in part because we believe we can source capital internally by selling or financing existing investments as higher yielding investment opportunities arise. To the extent our expectation changes and we need external capital to fund our investment and business activities, we would most likely consider the issuance of debt or equity securities under the shelf registration statement we currently have on file with the SEC, or the issuance of similar or other types of securities in public or private offerings.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following table presents the components of our GAAP net income for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.

Table 3 – Net Income

	Three Months Ended March 31,
(In Millions, Except per Share Data) (1)	2014		2013
Interest income	$	55	$	54
Interest expense		(19)		(18)
Net Interest Income		36		35
Provision for loan losses		(1)		(2)
Net Interest Income After Provision		35		33
Noninterest Income
Mortgage banking activities, net		(1)		45
MSR income, net		1		1
Other market valuation adjustments, net		(6)		-
Realized gains, net		1		12
Total noninterest income (loss), net		(5)		58
Operating expenses		(20)		(20)
Net income before provision for income taxes		10		72
Benefit from (provision for) income taxes		2		(11)
Net Income	$	12	$	61
Diluted earnings per common share	$	0.14	$	0.69

(1) Certain totals may not foot, due to rounding.

Net Interest Income after Provision

During the first quarter of 2014, net interest income after provision increased $2 million to $35 million, as compared to $33 million during the first quarter of 2013. The increase was primarily attributable to increased interest income resulting from higher balances of investments we retained from Sequoia securitizations and the third party investments we completed in the past year. Net interest income in the first quarter of 2014 also reflects an increase in interest expense that primarily relates to a convertible debt issuance we completed in the first quarter of 2013.

Additional detail on changes in net interest income at Redwood is provided in the “Net Interest Income” section of this MD&A.

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Mortgage Banking Activities, Net

During the first quarter of 2014, income from mortgage banking activities decreased $46 million to a loss of $1 million, as compared to income of $45 million during the first quarter of 2013. The majority of this decline was attributable to our residential mortgage banking operations and was due to a combination of reduced loan purchase volumes as a result of rising mortgage rates and lower loan sale profit margins as a result of increased competition for loan acquisitions from third parties as well as increased hedging costs associated with significant interest rate volatility over the past year. Similar to recent prior quarters, we continue to experience timing differences related to our jumbo residential mortgage pipeline (defined as those loans we have identified for purchase) and the hedging for those loans that make it difficult to fully ascertain our quarterly operating performance from our high-level GAAP results.

Additional details on our residential and commercial mortgage banking results are included in the Residential Mortgage Banking, and Commercial Mortgage Banking and Investment portions of the “Segment Results” section of this MD&A.

MSR Income, Net

MSR income is comprised of both the net cash received from MSRs and their market value changes. MSR income was $1 million for each of the first quarters of 2014 and 2013. During the first quarter of 2014, net cash received from MSRs was $3 million, which was partially offset by paydowns of $1.6 million and a decline in market valuations of $1.1 million due primarily to a decrease in interest rates during the quarter. MSR income during the first quarter of 2013 was predominantly comprised of the net cash received from the MSRs.

Additional detail on our investment in MSRs is included in the Residential Investments portion of the “Segment Results” section of this MD&A.

Other Market Valuation Adjustments, Net

During the first quarter of 2014, we recorded $6 million of negative other market valuation adjustments, net, as compared to zero other market valuation adjustments, net, during the first quarter of 2013. The majority of the expense recorded during the first quarter of 2014 is attributable to declines in the value of derivatives used to manage risks associated with certain residential investments on our balance sheet. These derivatives declined in value as a result of declining interest rates during the quarter. While we believe we effectively hedged our exposure to the decline in interest rates during the first quarter of 2014 (as reflected in our GAAP book value), the derivatives used to hedge our interest rate exposure are marked to market through earnings each quarter while some of the corresponding price changes to hedged assets are not.

Realized Gains, Net

In the first quarter of 2014, realized gains, net, were $1 million, and primarily resulted from the gain on five called AFS securities during the quarter. Realized gains, net, for the first quarter of 2013 were $12 million, and primarily resulted from the sale of $14 million of AFS securities.

For additional detail on realized gains at Redwood, see the Residential Investments portion of the “Segment Results” of this MD&A.

Operating Expense

Operating expenses were $20 million for the first quarter of both 2014 and 2013. Costs associated with the expansion of our residential and commercial mortgage banking operations contributed to $1 million increases in both fixed compensation and systems and consulting in the first quarter of 2014. These increases were offset by a $1 million reduction in total compensation expense in the first quarter of 2014 due to a reduction in variable compensation expense.

Provision for Income Taxes

We recorded a tax benefit for GAAP of $2 million during the first quarter of 2014, as compared to a tax provision for GAAP of $11 million during the first quarter of 2013. The benefit recorded in the first quarter of 2014 was driven primarily by a GAAP loss generated at our taxable REIT subsidiaries. GAAP income generated at the REIT, which exceeded the loss at the taxable REIT subsidiaries, did not require a tax provision due to the dividends paid deduction available to us.

For additional detail on income taxes, see the “Taxable Income” section of this MD&A.

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Net Interest Income

The following table presents the components of net interest income for three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.

Table 4 – Net Interest Income ⁽¹⁾

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2014						2013
(Dollars in Thousands)	Interest Income/    (Expense)		Average     Balance (2)		Yield		Interest Income/   (Expense)		Average     Balance (2)		Yield
Interest Income
Residential loans, HFS	$	5,830	$	518,054		4.50 %	$	7,557	$	818,950		3.69 %
Residential loans, HFI (3)		6,828		1,711,438		1.60 %		10,067		2,177,315		1.85 %
Commercial loans, HFS		1,110		68,169		6.51 %		597		49,061		4.87 %
Commercial loans, HFI		9,284		364,331		10.19 %		9,574		319,760		11.98 %
Trading securities		5,734		123,191		18.62 %		3,972		45,959		34.57 %
Available-for-sale securities		26,697		1,396,831		7.65 %		21,745		927,475		9.38 %
Cash and cash equivalents		3		159,089		0.01 %		12		77,911		0.06 %
Total interest income		55,486		4,341,102		5.11 %		53,524		4,416,431		4.85 %
Interest Expense
Short-term debt		(3,827)		1,006,349		(1.52) %		(3,808)		854,238		(1.78) %
ABS issued - Redwood		(2,981)		230,172		(5.18) %		(3,691)		316,896		(4.66) %
ABS issued - Sequoia (3)		(5,460)		1,644,626		(1.33) %		(7,268)		2,099,041		(1.39) %
Long-term debt		(6,792)		480,361		(5.66) %		(3,493)		224,493		(6.22) %
Total interest expense		(19,060)		3,361,509		(2.27) %		(18,260)		3,494,668		(2.09) %
Net Interest Income	$	36,426					$	35,264

(1) Certain totals may not foot, due to rounding.

(2) Average balances for residential and commercial loans, trading securities, and debt are calculated based upon carrying values, which represent estimated fair values. Average balances for available-for-sale securities are calculated based upon amortized historical cost.

(3) The interest income from residential loans held-for-investment and the interest expense from ABS issued - Sequoia represent activity from our Legacy Consolidated Entities.

Analysis of Changes in Net Interest Income

Net interest income at Redwood increased $3 million to $35 million in the first quarter of 2014 as compared to $32 million in the first quarter of 2013. Legacy Consolidated Entities contributed $1 million and $3 million to net interest income in the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Additional details regarding Legacy Consolidated Entities are included in the “Results from Legacy Consolidated Entities” section of this MD&A. The following analysis of changes in net interest income is organized according to the results of our three business segments. Additional details regarding the activities impacting net interest income are included in the “Segment Results” section of this MD&A.

Our residential investments segment contributed $25 million of net interest income for the first quarter of 2014. Benefits from higher average balances of AFS securities in the first quarter of 2014 were offset by lower yields. The decrease in yields was primarily related to lower unlevered yields available, in general, for new investments made in 2013 and 2014 relative to investments acquired in prior years that continue to pay down.

Our residential mortgage banking segment contributed $9 million of net interest income for the first quarter of 2014, accounting for $2 million of the total increase at Redwood. During the first quarter of 2014, reduced interest income from lower average balances of loans held-for-sale was more than offset by interest income generated from higher balances of Sequoia interest only (“IO”) securities.

Our commercial mortgage banking and investments segment contributed $7 million of net interest income for the first quarter of 2014, consistent with the prior year period. Growth in our commercial loans held-for-investment portfolio was partially funded with long-term debt, marginally increasing interest expense at this segment.

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During the first quarter of 2014, total net interest income of $41 million generated at our three business segments was offset by $5 million of net interest expense not directly allocated to our segments. These unallocated amounts are presented in the corporate/other reconciling column in our segment results and include $1 million of net interest income from Legacy Consolidated Entities and $6 million of interest expense related to long-term debt. Interest expense from long-term debt increased $3 million in the first quarter of 2014 compared to the prior year period resulting from the issuance of convertible debt in the first quarter of 2013.

The following table presents the spread between the yield on unsecuritized loans and securities and their specific debt financing costs at March 31, 2014.

Table 5 – Interest Expense — Specific Borrowing Costs

March 31, 2014	Residential         Loans		Commercial         Loans		Residential         Securities
Asset yield		4.03%		4.81%		6.11%
Short-term debt yield		1.71%		2.41%		1.34%
Net spread		2.32%		2.41%		4.77%

For additional discussion on short-term debt including information regarding margin requirements and financial covenants see “Risks Relating to Short-Term Debt Incurred Under Residential Mortgage Loan Warehouse Facilities, Securities Repurchase Facilities, and Other Short-Term Debt Facilities; and Risks Relating to Debt Incurred Under Commercial Debt Investment Repurchase Facilities” in the “Liquidity and Capital Resources” section below.

Segment Results

The following is a discussion of the results of operations for our three business segments for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013. For additional information on our segments, refer to Note 21 in Part I, Item I of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Residential Mortgage Banking

The following table presents the components of segment contribution for the residential mortgage banking segment for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.

Table 6 – Residential Mortgage Banking Segment Contribution

	Three Months Ended March 31,
(In Thousands)	2014		2013
Interest income	$	10,668	$	9,756
Interest expense		(1,321)		(2,110)
Net interest income		9,347		7,646
Other market valuation adjustments, net		(2)		40
Mortgage banking activities, net		(1,510)		38,687
Direct operating expenses		(6,648)		(4,142)
Provision for income taxes		(165)		(8,904)
Segment Contribution	$	1,022	$	33,327

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The following table provides the activity of unsecuritized residential loans during the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.

Table 7 – Unsecuritized Residential Loans — Activity

	Three Months Ended March 31,
(In Thousands)	2014		2013
Balance at beginning of period	$	404,267	$	562,658
Acquisitions		1,092,971		2,586,926
Sales		(722,402)		(2,349,089)
Principal repayments		(7,026)		(3,313)
Changes in fair value, net		7,126		34,771
Balance at End of Period	$	774,936	$	831,953

The following table provides the activity of our retained Sequoia IO securities for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.

Table 8 – Sequoia IO Securities Activity

	Three Months Ended March 31,
(In Thousands)	2014		2013
Beginning fair value	$	110,505	$	10,409
Acquisitions		-		51,208
Sales		-		(8,257)
Change in fair value, net		(4,277)		1,929
Ending Fair Value	$	106,228	$	55,289

During the first quarter of 2014, we purchased $1.1 billion of residential loans, which included $299 million of conforming loans and $794 million of prime jumbo loans. We sold $159 million of conforming loans to the Agencies and $562 million of jumbo loans through whole loan sales to third parties. In addition, $347 million of jumbo loans were identified for sale into SEMT 2014-1, which settled in early April 2014. In conjunction with these loan sales during the first quarter of 2014, we retained $2 million of MSRs in our Residential Investments segment. At March 31, 2014, we owned $775 million of prime residential loans, including $625 million of jumbo loans and $150 million of conforming loans. At March 31, 2014, our pipeline of loans identified for purchase included $668 million of jumbo loans and $155 million of conforming loans. Our loan purchase commitment derivatives associated with our conforming loans identified for purchase were valued at negative $193 thousand at March 31, 2014.

Net Interest Income

Net interest income from residential mortgage banking is primarily comprised of interest income earned on residential loans from the time we purchase the loans to when we sell or securitize them, offset by interest expense incurred on short-term warehouse debt used in part to finance the loans while we hold them on balance sheet. Net interest income also includes interest income from Sequoia IOs that are used to mitigate certain risks related to interest rate movements on our residential loan pipeline.

During the first quarter of 2014, net interest income from loans held on balance sheet prior to sale decreased to $4 million from $6 million in the first quarter of 2013, primarily due to a lower average balance in the current quarter. Interest income from Sequoia IOs increased to $5 million in the first quarter of 2014 from $2 million in the first quarter of 2013 due to higher balances resulting from Sequoia IOs retained throughout 2013. The amount of net interest income we earn on loans held-for-sale is dependent on many variables, including the amount of loans and the time they are outstanding on balance sheet and their interest rates, as well as the amount of leverage we employ through the use of short-term debt to finance the loans and the interest rates on that debt. These factors will impact interest income in future periods.

Mortgage Banking Activities, Net

Mortgage banking activities, net, include the changes in market value associated with both the loans we hold on balance sheet prior to sale, as well as the derivative instruments and Sequoia IO securities we use to manage risks associated with our loans held-for-

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sale and loans identified for purchase. Our loan sale profit margins are measured over the period from which we identify a loan for purchase and subsequently sell or securitize the loan and may be realized over the course of one or more quarters for financial reporting purposes.

The following table presents the components of mortgage banking activities, net from residential mortgage banking. Amounts presented represent changes in market value for loans that were sold and associated derivative positions that were settled during the periods presented as well as changes in market values of loans, derivatives and Sequoia IOs outstanding as of the period end.

Table 9 – Components of Residential Mortgage Banking Activities, Net

	Three Months Ended March 31,
(In Thousands)	2014		2013
Changes in fair value of:
Residential loans, at fair value	$	7,037	$	34,763
Sequoia IO securities		(4,277)		1,929
Risk management derivatives		(4,278)		1,888
Purchase and forward sale commitments		8		-
Net gains on residential loan sales to third parties		-		107
Total Mortgage Banking Activities, Net	$	(1,510)	$	38,687

Lower loan acquisition volume and tighter loan sale margins in the first quarter of 2014 primarily contributed to a $40 million decrease in income from mortgage banking activities to a loss of $2 million in the first quarter of 2014. Benchmark interest rates declined during the first quarter of 2014, which led to an increase in the value of residential loans acquired for sale of $7 million. Declining benchmark interest rates also resulted in a $4 million decline in the value of derivatives and a $4 million decline in the value of Sequoia IO securities, each used to hedge the interest rate risk associated with these loans.

In addition, our first quarter 2014 income from mortgage banking activities was adversely impacted by timing differences. Valuation changes of jumbo loans identified for purchase are not reflected in our results, whereas valuation changes for the derivatives we use to manage our interest rate exposure on these loans are reflected in our results, creating a timing difference. During the first quarter of 2014, we recognized losses on loans we purchased that were identified for purchase as of December 31, 2013. Hedging gains related to these loans had been recognized in the fourth quarter of 2014.

After taking into account the effect of volatile interest rates and timing differences that affect our high level GAAP results, we believe the loan sale profit margins generated by our operations during the first quarter of 2014 were only modestly down from the prior quarter and within our long-term target of 25- to-50 basis points (net of hedges) that we have disclosed in the past.

At March 31, 2014, we had repurchase reserves of $1.9 million outstanding, of which $100 thousand were recorded in the first quarter of 2014 as a reduction to changes in the fair value of residential loans in “Mortgage banking activities, net.” During the three months ended March 31, 2014, there were no loan-level repurchase claims made directly to Redwood where the entity that originated the loans in question was insolvent. We review our loan repurchase reserves each quarter and will adjust them as necessary based on current information available at each reporting date.

The following table details outstanding principal balances for residential loans held-for-sale by product type at March 31, 2014.

Table 10 – Characteristics of Unsecuritized Residential Loans

March 31, 2014  (Dollars In Thousands)	Principal Value		Weighted Average Coupon
First Lien Prime
Fixed - 30 year	$	499,494		4.34%
Fixed - 15, 20, & 25 year		134,869		3.48%
Hybrid		124,707		3.37%
ARM		1,469		1.68%
Total Outstanding Principal	$	760,539		4.00%

Provision for Income Taxes

In the first quarter of 2014, the benefit for income taxes of $2 million in our residential investments segment primarily resulted from GAAP losses recorded at the taxable REIT subsidiary associated this segment. As the amount of GAAP income or loss changes in future periods, the corresponding provision for income taxes will increase or decrease accordingly.

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Residential Investments 

Our residential investments segment is comprised of our residential securities portfolio and MSR portfolio. Sequoia IOs that are included as a component of trading securities in our consolidated financial statements are included in our Residential Mortgage Banking segment for reporting purposes. As such, they are excluded from any amounts and tables in this section and such amounts and tables will not agree to amounts presented in our consolidated financial statements for securities.

The following table presents the components of segment contribution for the residential investments segment for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.

Table 11 – Residential Investments Segment Contribution

	Three Months Ended March 31,
(In Thousands)	2014		2013
Interest income	$	27,594	$	23,518
Interest expense		(2,850)		(2,666)
Net interest income		24,744		20,852
Other market valuation adjustments, net		(5,957)		(570)
MSR income, net		606		1,021
Realized gains, net		987		12,038
Direct operating expenses		(1,095)		(1,583)
Benefit from (provision for) income taxes		1,527		(425)
Total Segment Contribution	$	20,812	$	31,333

The following table provides real estate securities activity in our residential investments segment for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.

Table 12 – Real Estate Securities Activity

	Three Months Ended March 31,
(In Thousands)	2014		2013
Beginning fair value	$	1,572,356	$	1,084,275
Acquisitions
Sequoia securities		-		114,728
Third-party securities		74,089		-
Sales		-		-
Gains on sales and calls, net		987		-
Effect of principal payments		(38,944)		(36,018)
Change in fair value, net		28,291		12,254
Ending Fair Value	$	1,636,779	$	1,175,239

The following table provides MSR activity in our residential investments segment for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.

Table 13 – MSR Activity

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2014				2013
(In Thousands)	Jumbo		Conforming		Jumbo
Beginning fair value	$	61,493	$	3,331	$	5,315
Additions		488		2,392		12,466
Change in fair value, net		(2,773)		40		342
Ending Fair Value	$	59,208	$	5,763	$	18,123

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Residential Securities Portfolio

During the first quarter of 2014, our residential securities portfolio increased $64 million to $1.64 billion, as we purchased $74 million of third-party securities, including $64 million of senior securities and $10 million of re-REMIC securities, and received $39 million of principal payments.

Net interest income from our securities portfolio increased $4 million to $25 million in the first quarter of 2014, primarily due to an increase in interest income resulting from higher average earning assets, which increased $460 million from the first quarter of 2013 to $1.4 billion in the first quarter of 2014. The increase in interest income from higher average balances was partially offset by a decline in interest income from lower asset yields, which in the aggregate declined to yields of 8% in the first quarter of 2014 from yields of 9% in the first quarter of 2013. This decrease in yield is primarily attributable to the changing composition of our portfolio as higher yielding legacy senior and subordinate securities purchased in past years pay down and are replaced by new-issue Sequoia and third-party subordinate securities and seasoned third-party senior securities that have lower relative yields.

Interest expense increased by less than $1 million, year-over-year, primarily due to an increase in average short-term debt balances. This increase was partially offset by a decline in interest expense on ABS issued as the resecuritization we completed in 2011 continues to pay down.

During the first quarter of 2014, we realized $1 million of gains on called securities, as compared to $12 million from the sale of the remainder of our third-party commercial securities in the first quarter of 2013. Although we generally intend to hold our investment securities as long-term investments, we may sell certain of these securities to meet operating objectives and to adapt to market conditions. We cannot predict the timing and impact of future sales of investment securities, if any.

During the first quarter of 2014, we recognized $28 million of net changes in fair value related to our residential securities portfolio. Of this amount, $153 thousand was recognized on trading securities through the income statement in other market valuation adjustments and $113 thousand related to other-than-temporary impairments on securities in an unrealized loss position. The remaining $28 million was recognized through accumulated comprehensive income on the balance sheet. In addition, during the first quarter of 2014, other market valuation adjustments included negative $6 million attributable to declines in the value of derivatives used to hedge certain residential investments on our balance sheet, as a result of declining interest rates during the first quarter of 2014. While we believe we effectively hedged our exposure to the decline in interest rates during the first quarter (as reflected in our GAAP book value), the derivatives used to hedge our interest rate exposure are marked to market through earnings each quarter while many of the corresponding price changes to hedged assets are not.

The following table provides the activity of our real estate securities by collateral type in our residential investments segment for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.

Table 14 – Real Estate Securities Activity by Collateral Type

Three Months Ended March 31, 2014	Residential
(In Thousands)	Senior		Re-REMIC (1)		Subordinate		Commercial		Total
Beginning fair value	$	864,762	$	176,376	$	531,218	$	-	$	1,572,356
Acquisitions
Sequoia securities		-		-		-		-		-
Third-party securities		63,889		10,200		-		-		74,089
Sales
Sequoia securities		-		-		-		-		-
Third-party securities		-		-		-		-		-
Gains on sales and calls, net		-		-		987		-		987
Effect of principal payments (2)		(34,601)		-		(4,343)		-		(38,944)
Change in fair value, net		7,461		5,632		15,198		-		28,291
Ending Fair Value	$	901,511	$	192,208	$	543,060	$	-	$	1,636,779

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Three Months Ended March 31, 2013	Residential
(In Thousands)	Senior		Re-REMIC (1)		Subordinate		Commercial			Total
Beginning fair value	$	733,923	$	163,035	$	187,317	$	14,069		$	1,098,344
Acquisitions
Sequoia securities		-		-		114,728		-			114,728
Third-party securities		-		-		-		-			-
Sales											-
Sequoia securities		-		-		-		-			-
Third-party securities		-		-		-		(14,069)			(14,069)
Gains on sales and calls, net		-		-		-		12,038			12,038
Effect of principal payments (2)		(31,950)		-		(4,068)		-			(36,018)
Change in fair value, net		7,347		402		4,505		(12,038)	(3)		216
Ending Fair Value	$	709,320	$	163,437	$	302,482	$	-		$	1,175,239

(1) Re-REMIC securities, as presented herein, were created by third parties through the resecuritization of certain senior interests to provide additional credit support to those interests.

(2) The effect of principal payments reflects the change in fair value due to principal payments, which is calculated as the cash principal received on a given security during the period multiplied by the prior quarter ending price or acquisition price for that security.

(3) The change in fair value, net reflects the liquidation of our remaining commercial securities, resulting in an ending fair value of zero for this portfolio.

At March 31, 2014, the residential securities held (as a percentage of current market value) consisted of fixed-rate assets (40%), adjustable-rate assets (17%), hybrid assets that reset within the next year (37%), and hybrid assets that reset between 12 and 36 months (6%).

The following table presents real estate securities at March 31, 2014, categorized by portfolio vintage (the years the securities were issued), by priority of cash flows (senior, re-REMIC, and subordinate), and by quality of underlying loans (prime and non-prime).

Table 15 – Securities by Vintage and as a Percentage of Total Securities ^{(1) (2)}

	Sequoia		Third-party Securities
March 31, 2014	Securities		2005 &		2006 -		2012 -				% of Total   Securities
(In Millions)	2012-2013		Earlier		2008		2013		Total
Senior
Prime	$	3	$	481	$	216	$	-	$	700		43  %
Non-prime		-		197		5		-		202		12  %
Total Senior		3		678		221		-		902		55  %
Re-REMIC		-		76		116		-		192		12  %
Subordinate
Mezzanine (3)		344		-		-		51		395		33  %
Subordinate		70		58		2		18		148		-  %
Total Subordinate		414		58		2		69		543		33  %
Total Securities	$	417	$	812	$	339	$	69	$	1,637		100  %

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	Sequoia		Third-party Securities
December 31, 2013	Securities		2005 &		2006 -		2012 -				% of Total   Securities
(In Millions)	2012-2013		Earlier		2008		2013		Total
Senior
Prime	$	3	$	447	$	213	$	-	$	663		42  %
Non-prime		-		197		5		-		202		13  %
Total Senior		3		644		218		-		865		55  %
Re-REMIC		-		74		103		-		177		11  %
Subordinate
Mezzanine (3)		335		-		-		50		385		24  %
Subordinate		68		60		2		16		146		9  %
Total Subordinate		403		60		2		66		531		34  %
Total Securities	$	406	$	778	$	323	$	66	$	1,573		100  %

(1) Certain totals may not foot, due to rounding.

(2) The securities and interests that we acquired from the Residential Resecuritization entity (which are eliminated for consolidation purposes) were $163 million at March 31, 2014. As a result, to adjust at March 31, 2014, for the legal and economic interests that resulted from the Residential Resecuritization, total residential senior securities would be decreased by $256 million to $646 million, total re-REMIC residential securities would be increased by $163 million to $355 million, and total residential securities would be reduced by $93 million to $1.54 billion.

(3) Mezzanine includes securities initially rated AA, A, and BBB- and issued in 2012 or later.

The following tables present the components of the interest income we earned on AFS securities for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.

Table 16 – Interest Income — AFS Securities

Three Months Ended March 31, 2014									Yield as a Result of (1)
			Discount		Total		Average				Discount		Total
	Interest		(Premium)		Interest		Amortized		Interest		(Premium)		Interest
(Dollars in Thousands)	Income		Amortization		Income		Cost		Income		Amortization		Income
Residential
Senior	$	6,414	$	6,985	$	13,399	$	782,181		3.28  %		3.57   %		6.85  %
Re-REMIC		2,516		1,580		4,096		109,753		9.17  %		5.76   %		14.93  %
Mezzanine (2)		4,131		2,339		6,470		399,134		4.14  %		1.00   %		5.14  %
Subordinate		2,338		394		2,732		105,763		8.84  %		6.57   %		15.41  %
Total AFS Securities	$	15,399	$	11,298	$	26,697	$	1,396,831		4.41  %		3.24   %		7.65  %

Three Months Ended March 31, 2013									Yield as a Result of (1)
			Discount		Total		Average				Discount		Total
	Interest		(Premium)		Interest		Amortized		Interest		(Premium)		Interest
(Dollars in Thousands)	Income		Amortization		Income		Cost		Income		Amortization		Income
Residential
Senior	$	7,037	$	4,775	$	11,812	$	607,013		4.64  %		3.15   %		7.78  %
Re-REMIC		2,794		963		3,757		99,769		11.20  %		3.86   %		15.06  %
Mezzanine (2)		1,566		309		1,875		145,732		4.30  %		0.85   %		5.15  %
Subordinate		2,029		1,647		3,676		74,195		10.94  %		8.88   %		19.82  %
Total Residential		13,426		7,694		21,120		926,709		5.80  %		3.32   %		9.12  %
Commercial		647		(22)		625		766		337.86  %		(11.49)  %		326.37  %
Total AFS Securities	$	14,073	$	7,672	$	21,745	$	927,475		6.07  %		3.31   %		9.38  %

(1) Cash flow from many of our subordinate securities can be volatile and in certain cases (e.g., when the amortized cost of certain securities are close to zero) any interest income earned can result in unusually high reported yields that are not sustainable and not necessarily meaningful, such as those for commercial securities sold in 2013.

(2) Mezzanine includes securities initially rated AA, A, and BBB- and issued in 2012 or later.

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The following tables present the components of carrying value at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 for our AFS residential securities.

Table 17 – Carrying Value of AFS Residential Securities

March 31, 2014 (In Thousands)	Senior		Re-REMIC		Subordinate		Total
Principal balance	$	916,606	$	223,709	$	696,717	$	1,837,032
Credit reserve		(18,440)		(20,590)		(56,658)		(95,688)
Unamortized discount, net		(79,122)		(87,910)		(136,701)		(303,733)
Amortized cost		819,044		115,209		503,358		1,437,611
Gross unrealized gains		75,449		76,999		46,432		198,880
Gross unrealized losses		(1,710)		-		(11,896)		(13,606)
Carrying Value	$	892,783	$	192,208	$	537,894	$	1,622,885

December 31, 2013 (In Thousands)	Senior		Re-REMIC		Subordinate		Total
Principal balance	$	888,654	$	214,046	$	706,292	$	1,808,992
Credit reserve		(23,984)		(30,429)		(62,457)		(116,870)
Unamortized discount, net		(81,015)		(80,188)		(137,266)		(298,469)
Amortized cost		783,655		103,429		506,569		1,393,653
Gross unrealized gains		73,634		72,947		41,205		187,786
Gross unrealized losses		(1,597)		-		(21,536)		(23,133)
Carrying Value	$	855,692	$	176,376	$	526,238	$	1,558,306

At March 31, 2014, credit reserves for our securities portfolio totaled $96 million, or 5.21% of the principal balance of our residential securities, down from $117 million, or 6.5%, at December 31, 2013. The decrease in the credit reserve primarily resulted from a transfer of credit reserves to accretable unamortized discount during the first quarter of 2014, based on sustained improvements in the credit performance of loans underlying our securities that reduced our estimate of future losses on these loans. The accretable unamortized discount will be recognized into income prospectively over the remaining life of the associated loans. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, realized credit losses on our residential securities totaled $3 million. Volatility in income recognition for these securities is generally due to changes in prepayment rates and, to varying degrees, credit performance and interest rates.

Senior Securities

The fair value of our senior AFS securities was equal to 97% of their principal balance at March 31, 2014, while our amortized cost was equal to 89% of the principal balance. The fair value of our senior securities accounted for as trading securities was $115 million. We expect future losses will extinguish a portion of the outstanding principal of these AFS securities, as reflected by the $18 million of credit reserves we have provided for on the $917 million principal balance of those securities.

Re-REMIC Securities

Our re-REMIC portfolio consists primarily of prime residential senior securities that were pooled and re-securitized in 2009 and 2010 by third parties to create two-tranche structures. We own support (or subordinate) securities within those structures. The fair value of our re-REMIC AFS securities was equal to 86% of the principal balance of the portfolio at March 31, 2014, while our amortized cost was equal to 51% of the principal balance. Credit losses totaled $336 thousand in our re-REMIC portfolio during the first quarter of 2014, as compared to $628 thousand of losses during first quarter of 2013. We expect future losses will extinguish a portion of the outstanding principal of these securities, as reflected by the $21 million of credit reserves we have provided for on the $224 million principal balance of those securities.

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Subordinate Securities

The fair value of our subordinate AFS securities was equal to 77% of the principal balance at March 31, 2014, while our amortized cost was equal to 72% of the principal balance. Credit losses totaled $3 million in our residential subordinate portfolio during first quarter of 2014, as compared to $7 million of losses during the first quarter of 2013. We expect future losses will extinguish a portion of the outstanding principal of these securities, as reflected by the $57 million of credit reserves we have provided for on the $697 million principal balance of those securities.

MSR Portfolio

The contribution from MSRs to this residential investments segment includes the net income earned from, and valuation changes related to these MSRs. Our MSRs are held and managed at a taxable REIT subsidiary of ours and, typically, are directly acquired from loan originators and recognized through the transfer of loans to a third party or a Sequoia residential securitization sponsored by us that meets the GAAP criteria for sale. Although we retain the rights to service certain loans we securitize or sell, we employ a sub-servicer to perform these activities. Our receipt of MSR income is not subject to any covenants other than customary performance obligations associated with servicing residential loans. For loans that we have transferred into securitizations while maintaining the associated servicing rights, the sub-servicer we contract with to perform servicing activities may be terminated if it fails to perform under the applicable contractual terms. If the sub-servicer is terminated for a breach of contract, a new sub-servicer would need to be approved by the securitization’s master servicer and assume the servicing responsibilities in accordance with the applicable pooling and servicing agreement. If a sub-servicer we contract with was to default, we would evaluate our MSR asset for impairment at that time.

The following table provides the activity for MSRs by portfolio for the three months ended March 31, 2014.

Table 18 – MSR Activity by Portfolio

Three Months Ended March 31, 2014  (In Thousands)	Jumbo		Conforming		Total MSRs
Balance at beginning of period	$	61,493	$	3,331	$	64,824
MSRs retained from Sequoia securitizations		-		-		-
MSRS retained from third-party loan sales		488		1,806		2,294
Purchased MSRs		-		586		586
Market valuation adjustments due to:
Changes in assumptions		(1,221)		132		(1,089)
Other changes (1)		(1,552)		(92)		(1,644)
Balance at End of Period	$	59,208	$	5,763	$	64,971
Loans associated with MSRs (2)		5,466,279		517,914		5,984,193
MSR values as percent of loans (3)		1.08%		1.11%		1.09%

(1) Represents changes due to realization of expected cash flows.

(2) Amounts represent the principal balance of loans associated with MSRs outstanding at March 31, 2014.

(3) Amounts represent the carrying value of MSRs at March 31, 2014 divided by the outstanding balance of the loans associated with these MSRs.

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The following table presents the components of MSR income for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.

Table 19 – MSR Income, Net

	Three Months Ended March 31,
(In Thousands)	2014		2013
Servicing income, net:
Income		3,598		851
Late charges		35		6
Cost of sub-servicer		(316)		(178)
Net servicing income		3,317		679
Market valuation adjustments		(2,711)		342
Income from MSRs, Net	$	606	$	1,021

In the first quarter of 2014, our income from MSRs included $3 million of net cash income offset by $3 million of negative market valuation changes. This compared to less than $1 million of net cash income and less than $1 million from positive changes in market value in the first quarter of 2013. The market value declines in the first quarter of 2014 were primarily due to a decrease in mortgage interest rates during the quarter, which resulted in an increase to the expected prepayment speeds for our jumbo MSRs and a resulting decline in fair value. At March 31, 2014, the loans associated with our MSRs had a 30-day delinquency ratio of 0.31% and none of these loans were greater than 30 days delinquent.

Commercial Mortgage Banking and Investments

The following table presents the components of segment contribution for the commercial mortgage banking and investments segment for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.

Table 20 – Commercial Mortgage Banking and Investments Segment Contribution

	Three Months Ended March 31,
(In Thousands)	2014		2013
Interest income	$	10,394	$	10,171
Interest expense		(3,303)		(2,808)
Net interest income		7,091		7,363
Provision for loan losses		(655)		(685)
Mortgage banking activities, net		823		6,313
Realized gains, net		-		210
Direct operating expenses		(2,626)		(3,196)
Benefit from (provision for) income taxes		355		(1,223)
Total Segment Contribution	$	4,988	$	8,782

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The following table provides the activity of commercial loans during the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.

Table 21 – Commercial Loans — Activity

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2014				2013
(In Thousands)	Held-for-Sale  (1)		Held-for-        Investment		Held-for-Sale  (1)		Held-for-     Investment
Balance at beginning of period	$	89,111	$	343,344	$	8,500	$	304,510
Originations/acquisitions		88,415		32,998		153,418		35,989
Sales		(65,336)		-		(87,983)		(230)
Transfers between portfolios (2)		(37,631)		37,631		-		-
Principal repayments		(87)		(283)		(155)		(12,116)
Discount amortization		-		144		-		190
Provision for loan losses		-		(655)		-		(685)
Changes in fair value, net		2,683		941		-		-
Balance at End of Period	$	77,155	$	414,120	$	73,780	$	327,658

(1) We elected the fair value option for all of the senior commercial loans we originated during the second half of 2013 and anticipate electing the fair value option for all future senior commercial loans that we originate and intend to sell to third parties. All held-for-sale loans outstanding at March 31, 2014 are presented at fair value.

(2) During the first quarter of 2014, we sold two senior A-Note commercial mortgages to third parties that did not qualify as sales under GAAP, and were not derecognized from our balance sheet. These loans and the associated B-Note mortgage loans we retained were transferred from held-for-sale to held-for-investment during the first quarter of 2014 and are held at fair value on our consolidated balance sheets.

At March 31, 2014, we held commercial loans with a total outstanding carrying value of $491 million, consisting of our $345 million held-for-investment portfolio of mostly mezzanine loans as well as $146 million of senior mortgage loans held-for-sale through our mortgage banking operations. Our held-for-investment portfolio also included three senior commercial mortgage loans totaling $69 million that were each bifurcated into senior (“A-Note”) and junior (“B-Note”) portions.

Two of the senior portions of the bifurcated loans totaling $35 million were sold during the first quarter of 2014, but were not derecognized from our balance sheet as they did not qualify as sales in accordance with GAAP, and rather were treated as secured borrowings. The senior portion of the third loan, with a carrying value of $30 million, is expected to be sold in the second quarter of 2014 and is also expected to be treated as a secured borrowing. Once sold, we do not believe we will have credit exposure to the senior portions of these loans. Senior portions that are sold and their associated secured debt are each held at fair value on our consolidated balance sheets and interest income, interest expense and fair value changes associated with these instruments offset each other and have no net impact to our operating results. After the senior portions are sold, our credit exposure related to these investments resides in the associated junior portions (or “B-Notes”) that we retained. Our B-Note investments related to these three loans totaled $5 million as of March 31, 2014.

The segment contribution from commercial mortgage banking and investments decreased $4 million to $5 million in the first quarter of 2014, primarily due to lower income from mortgage banking activities, which resulted from lower senior loan origination volumes in the first quarter of 2014 as well as lower loan sale profit margins experienced during the quarter.

Commercial Mortgage Banking

During the first quarter of 2014, we originated six senior commercial mortgage loans totaling $119 million (inclusive of $30 million of senior loans structured as A/B notes and classified as held-for-investment), as compared to eleven senior commercial loans totaling $153 million originated in the first quarter of 2013, with another four loans for $146 million table-funded (meaning a third party funded and purchased the loan at closing) during the first quarter of 2013. At March 31, 2014, there were four senior loans held-for-sale with a carrying value of $77 million.

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Income from mortgage banking activities decreased to $1 million in the first quarter of 2014 from $6 million in the first quarter of 2013, primarily due to decreased origination volume, combined with smaller loan sale margins experienced in the first quarter of 2014. The following table presents the components of commercial mortgage banking activities, net for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.

Table 22 – Components of Commercial Mortgage Banking Activities, Net ⁽¹⁾

	Three Months Ended March 31,
(In Thousands)	2014		2013
Changes in fair value of:
Commercial loans, at fair value	$	3,626	$	-
Risk management derivatives		(2,803)		(865)
Net gains on commercial loan sales and originations		-		7,178
Total Mortgage Banking Activities, Net	$	823	$	6,313

(1) We elected the fair value option for held-for-sale commercial senior loans originated subsequent to March 31, 2013. Amounts reported as net gains on loan sales for 2013 relate to the sale of loans held at the lower of cost or fair value that were purchased or originated prior to the dates we began to elect the fair value option for these loans and represent the net benefit of the gross proceeds from the sale of the loans, less the carrying value of the loans and any related issuance costs.

Income from mortgage banking activities includes $1 million of fair value changes on six loans sold during the first quarter of 2014 and $3 million from loans still held at March 31, 2014, as well as a net negative $3 million of fair value changes from risk management derivatives. During the first quarter of 2013, we recognized $7 million of gains on the sale of six loans, as we did not begin electing the fair value option until the second quarter of 2013.

Our commercial mortgage banking activities are conducted in a taxable REIT subsidiary and our provision for income taxes is generally correlated to our mortgage banking income. As such, our provision for income taxes was higher in the first quarter of 2013 resulting from higher mortgage banking activities, and a benefit from income taxes was recorded in the first quarter of 2014 resulting from lower mortgage banking income.

Commercial Investments

Our commercial investments portfolio is comprised almost entirely of mezzanine loans and at March 31, 2014, included 51 loans held-for-investment with an outstanding principal balance of $355 million, an allowance for loan losses of $8 million, and a carrying value of $345 million. In addition, we included three A-Notes with an estimated fair value of $65 million in our held-for-investment portfolio as discussed above. During the first quarter of 2014, we originated one mezzanine loan for $2 million compared to nine loans for $36 million in the first quarter of 2013. In addition, during the first quarter of 2014 we retained three B-Notes with a combined carrying value of $3 million. At March 31, 2014, this portfolio included 24 non-securitized loans with a carrying value of $87 million and 27 loans with a carrying value of $258 million that are included in our Commercial Securitization with $148 million of associated ABS long-term debt.

Net interest income related to our commercial investments portfolio was $7 million for both the first quarter of 2014 and 2013. During the first quarter of 2013, we received $1 million of prepayment penalties for a $12 million mezzanine loan that prepaid. Interest income from higher average balances of held-for-investment and held-for-sale loans during the first quarter of 2014 partially offset the decrease in net interest income resulting from prepayment penalties.

During the first quarters of 2014 and 2013, we recorded $1 million of provisions for loan losses related to the commercial investments portfolio. At March 31, 2014, we had two loans with a combined carrying value of $42 million (net of allowance for loan losses) on watch list status. Both of these loans are current on all payments and we continue to believe we will receive all amounts in accordance with the contractual terms of the loans. However, in our judgment, certain conditions warrant closer management attention to these loans. Improvements in these conditions would result in the assets being removed from our watch list, whereas deterioration could warrant further downgrades and potential evaluation for impairment. At March 31, 2014, we had no loans designated as impaired and did not have any charge-offs during 2014, which resulted in an allowance for loan losses of $8 million at March 31, 2014. Our allowance for loan losses on our held-for-investment portfolio was $8 million and $7 million at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, representing 2.3% and 2.1%, respectively, of outstanding loans.

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On average, our commercial held-for-investment loans have a maturity of more than five years, an unlevered yield in excess of 10% per annum before credit costs, a loan-to-value ratio of 73% at origination, and a debt service coverage ratio at origination of 1.30x based on our underwritten cash flows. The following table details principal balances and other characteristics for these loans by product type at March 31, 2014.

Table 23 – Characteristics of Commercial Loans Held-for-Investment at Amortized Cost

March 31, 2014  (Dollars In Thousands)	Number of   Loans		Average     Loan Size		Principal   Balance		Percent of   Total Principal		Weighted     Average DSCR (1)		Weighted     Average LTV (2)
Multi-family		24	$	5,169	$	124,050		35%		1.26		79%
Hospitality		9		9,242		83,178		23%		1.38		62%
Office		7		10,412		72,886		21%		1.37		72%
Retail		6		8,579		51,477		15%		1.16		76%
Self-storage		3		6,333		19,000		5%		1.39		75%
Industrial		2		2,297		4,593		1%		1.37		70%
Total		51	$	6,964	$	355,184		100%		1.30		73%

(1) The debt service coverage ratio (DSCR) is defined as the property’s annual net operating income divided by the annual principal and interest payments. The weighted average DSCRs in this table are based on the ratios at the time the loans were originated and are not based on subsequent time periods during which there may have been increases or decreases in each property’s operating income.

(2) The loan-to-value (LTV) calculation is defined as the sum of the senior and all subordinate loan amounts divided by the value of the property at the time the loan was originated.

The following table details principal balances for these loans by geographic concentration at March 31, 2014.

Table 24 – Geographic Concentration of Commercial Loans Held-for-Investment at Amortized Cost

Geographic Concentration (by Principal)	March 31, 2014
California		20%
New York		19%
Florida		10%
Michigan		8%
Texas		7%
Illinois		6%
Other States (none greater than 5%)		30%
Total		100%

Results of Legacy Consolidated Entities

During 2013 and 2014, Legacy Consolidated Entities include certain Sequoia securitization entities issued prior to 2012 that we consolidate for financial reporting purposes. The estimated carrying value of our investments in the Legacy Consolidated Entities was $71 million, or 5% of our equity capital, at March 31, 2014. The carrying value reflects the estimated book value of our retained investments in these entities based on the difference between the consolidated assets and liabilities of the entities in the aggregate according to their GAAP carrying amounts. For the three months ended March 31, 2014, cash flow generated by our investments in these entities totaled $4 million.

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To show the impact of the Legacy Consolidated Entities to our consolidated financial results, we have included the following tables that present our consolidated GAAP income statements and balance sheets distributed between Legacy Consolidated Entities and the remainder of our operations, which we refer to as “at Redwood.” Results at Redwood includes all activities from our three business segments and results from our Residential Resecuritization completed in 2011 and our Commercial Securitization completed in 2012.

Table 25 – Consolidating Income Statement ⁽¹⁾

	At Redwood				Legacy Consolidated Entities				Redwood Consolidated
	Three Months Ended March 31,
(In Millions)	2014		2013		2014		2013		2014		2013
Interest income	$	49	$	43	$	7	$	10	$	55	$	54
Interest expense		(14)		(11)		(5)		(7)		(19)		(18)
Net interest income		35		32		1		3		36		35
Provision for loan losses		(1)		(1)		(1)		(1)		(1)		(2)
Net interest income after provision		34		32		1		1		35		33
Noninterest income
Mortgage banking activities, net		(1)		45		-		-		(1)		45
MSR income, net		1		1		-		-		1		1
Other market valuation adjustments, net		(6)		(1)		-		-		(6)		-
Realized gains, net		1		12		-		-		1		12
Total noninterest (loss) income, net		(5)		58		-		-		(5)		58
Operating expenses		(19)		(20)		-		-		(20)		(20)
Other expense		-		-		-		-		-		-
Net income before provision for taxes		10		70		1		2		10		72
Benefit from (provision for) income taxes		2		(11)		-		-		2		(11)
Net Income	$	12	$	59	$	1	$	2	$	12	$	61

(1) Certain totals may not foot, due to rounding.

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Table 26 – Consolidating Balance Sheet ^(1) (2)

	At Redwood				Legacy Consolidated Entities				Redwood Consolidated
(In Millions)	March 31,   2014		December 31, 2013		March 31,   2014		December 31, 2013		March 31,   2014		December 31, 2013
Residential loans	$	775	$	404	$	1,690	$	1,762	$	2,465	$	2,166
Commercial loans		491		432		-		-		491		432
Real estate securities, at fair value:
Trading securities		120		125		-		-		120		125
Available-for-sale securities		1,623		1,558		-		-		1,623		1,558
MSRs, at fair value		65		65		-		-		65		65
Cash and cash equivalents		150		173		-		-		150		173
Total earning assets		3,224		2,758		1,690		1,762		4,914		4,520
Other assets		87		81		6		8		93		89
Total Assets	$	3,311	$	2,838	$	1,696	$	1,770	$	5,007	$	4,609
Short-term debt
Mortgage loan warehouse debt	$	580	$	185	$	-	$	-	$	580	$	185
Security repurchase facilities		708		678		-		-		708		678
Other liabilities		99		79		1		1		100		81
Asset-backed securities issued		230		249		1,625		1,694		1,854		1,943
Long-term debt		513		476		-		-		513		476
Total liabilities		2,130		1,667		1,626		1,696		3,756		3,363
Stockholders’ equity		1,180		1,171		71		75		1,251		1,246
Total Liabilities and Equity	$	3,311	$	2,838	$	1,696	$	1,770	$	5,007	$	4,609

(1) We are required under GAAP to consolidate the assets and liabilities of certain securitization entities we have sponsored for financial reporting purposes, including those presented in Legacy Consolidated Entities and the Residential Resecuritization and Commercial Securitization included in “At Redwood”. However, the securitized assets of these entities are not legally ours and we own only the securities and interests that we acquired from these securitization entities. Similarly, the liabilities of these entities are obligations payable only from the cash flow generated by their securitized assets and are not obligations of Redwood.

(2) Certain totals may not foot, due to rounding.

Net Interest Income at Legacy Consolidated Entities

In the first quarter of 2014, net interest income at Legacy Consolidated Entities declined $2 million to $1 million, primarily resulting from the continued paydown of both the assets and liabilities of these entities. In addition, the yield on our loans has declined as a portion of the higher coupon fixed rate collateral pools prepaid at historically high levels during the low rate environment experienced in 2013. Net interest income at Legacy Consolidated Entities will vary from period to period and depend primarily on changes in the levels of delinquencies and the rates of principal repayments for the associated loans.

Loan Loss Provision at Legacy Consolidated Entities

Each quarter we utilize a loan loss reserving methodology that has been established to provide management with a reasonable and adequate estimate of loan loss reserving needs. This methodology is disclosed in Note 3 and Note 6 to the financial statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

The provision for loan losses at Legacy Consolidated Entities was less than $1 million during the first quarter of 2014, as compared to $1 million in the first quarter of 2013. The provision for loan losses was greater than the net charge-offs of less than $1 million (or 0.03% of outstanding loan balances) for the first quarter of 2014, and the provision for loan losses was greater than the net charge-offs of less than $1 million (or 0.03% of outstanding loan balances) for the first quarter of 2013. This resulted in an increase of less than $1 million in our allowance for loan losses for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013. Charge-offs resulted from $2 million of defaulted loan principal for both the first quarters of 2014 and 2013, for average implied loss severities of 32% and 37%, respectively.

The allowance for loan losses decreased to $26 million (or 1.50% of outstanding residential loans held-for-investment balances) at March 31, 2014, from $29 million (or 1.35% of outstanding residential loans held-for-investment balances) at March 31, 2013.

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Serious delinquencies on loans held at consolidated Sequoia entities (90+ days delinquent) increased to $82 million (or 4.79% of outstanding loan balances) at March 31, 2014, from $68 million (or 3.19% of outstanding loan balances) at March 31, 2013. Loans originated in Florida, New Jersey, and Nevada accounted for 19% of total loans and 35% of the serious delinquent loan balance held by Sequoia entities at March 31, 2014.

At March 31, 2014, we estimate that there were two legacy consolidated Sequoia entities for which the carrying value of the entity’s liabilities exceeded the corresponding carrying value of the entity’s assets. This is primarily attributable to the continued building of loan loss allowances in accordance with GAAP, resulting in lower asset carrying values. The aggregate estimated net assets (or equity) at these consolidated entities were less than negative $1 million at March 31, 2014, an amount we expect to reverse through positive adjustments to earnings in future periods as the entities are retired or deconsolidated for financial reporting purposes.

Real Estate Loans at Legacy Consolidated Entities

The following table provides details of residential loan activity at Legacy Consolidated Entities for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.

Table 27 – Residential Loans at Legacy Consolidated Entities — Activity

	Three Months Ended March 31,
(In Thousands)	2014		2013
Balance at beginning of period	$	1,762,168	$	2,272,812
Principal repayments		(70,650)		(135,975)
Charge-offs, net		484		795
Premium amortization		(1,113)		(1,697)
Transfers to REO		(267)		(1,326)
Provision for loan losses		(628)		(1,355)
Balance at End of Period	$	1,689,994	$	2,133,254

Loan Characteristics

The following table highlights unpaid principal balances for loans at legacy consolidated Sequoia entities by product type at March 31, 2014. First lien adjustable rate mortgage (ARM) and hybrid loans comprise 91% of the consolidated Sequoia loan portfolio and were primarily originated in 2005 or prior. Conversely, fixed-rate loans, which make up 8% of the portfolio, were primarily originated in 2009 or later. Of the $57 million of hybrid loans held at legacy consolidated Sequoia securitization entities at March 31, 2014, $31 million (or 55%) had reset as of March 31, 2014, and now act as ARM loans.

Table 28 – Loan Characteristics at Legacy Consolidated Entities

March 31, 2014  (Dollars In Thousands)	Principal Balance		Percent of Total
First Lien
ARM	$	1,486,306		87.43%
Fixed		141,581		8.33%
Hybrid (years to reset)
Reset		31,202		1.84%
0-4		9,491		0.56%
5-8		16,325		0.96%
Second Lien
ARM		14,982		0.88%
Total Outstanding Principal	$	1,699,887		100.00%

For outstanding loans at legacy consolidated Sequoia entities at March 31, 2014, the weighted average FICO score (at origination) of borrowers backing these loans was 733 and the weighted average original LTV ratio was 66%.

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The majority of hybrid loans and all of the fixed-rate loans at the legacy consolidated Sequoia entities were securitized during 2010 and 2011. Prepayment speeds on fixed-rate loans continued to decline during the first quarter of 2014 reflecting higher mortgage rates over the past few quarters. At March 31, 2014, fixed-rate loans had a weighted average coupon of 4.63%, ARM loans had a weighted average coupon of 1.61%, and hybrid loans had a weighted average coupon of 3.53%.

Taxable Income

The following table summarizes our taxable income (loss) and distributions to shareholders for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013. For each of these periods, we had no undistributed REIT taxable income.

Table 29 – Taxable Income

	Three Months Ended March 31,
(In Thousands)	2014 est.  (1)		2013 est.  (1)
REIT taxable income	$	15,462	$	16,060
Taxable REIT subsidiary (loss) income		(4,253)		42,620
Total Taxable Income	$	11,209	$	58,680
Distributions to shareholders	$	23,110	$	22,875

(1) Our tax results for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 are estimates until we file tax returns for these years.

Our estimated total taxable income for the three months ended March 31, 2014, was $11 million ($0.14 per share) and included $3 million in realized credit losses on investments. This compared to taxable income for the three months ended March 31, 2013, of $59 million ($0.72 per share) that included $5 million in realized credit losses. For the three months ended March 31, 2014, we realized net capital gains of $1 million at the REIT for tax purposes.

For the three months ended March 31, 2014, we recorded a tax benefit of $2 million for GAAP primarily related to GAAP losses at our TRS. We are currently benefiting from favorable timing differences between when income associated with our mortgage banking activities is recognized for GAAP purposes versus when it is recognized for tax purposes, thus deferring a significant portion of the tax liability on that income. The mortgage banking income is not expected to be excess inclusion income, was not earned at the REIT, and will not affect the tax characterization of our 2014 dividends. We did not record a material tax provision associated with taxable income generated at our REIT.

Differences between Estimated Total Taxable Income and GAAP Income

Differences between estimated taxable income and GAAP income are largely due to the following: (i) we cannot establish loss reserves for future anticipated events for tax but can for GAAP as realized credit losses are expensed when incurred for tax and these losses are anticipated through lower yields on assets or through loss provisions for GAAP; (ii) the timing, and possibly the amount, of some expenses (e.g., compensation expenses) are different for tax than for GAAP; (iii) since amortization and impairments differ for tax and GAAP, the tax and GAAP gains and losses on sales may differ, resulting in differences in realized gains on sale; (iv) at the REIT and certain TRS entities, unrealized gains and losses on market valuation adjustments of securities and derivatives are not recognized for tax until the instrument is sold or extinguished; (v) for tax, basis may not be assigned to mortgage servicing rights retained when whole loans are sold resulting in lower tax gain on sale; and, (vi) for tax, we do not consolidate securitization entities as we do under GAAP. As a result of these differences in accounting, our estimated taxable income can vary significantly from our GAAP income during certain reporting periods.

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The tables below reconcile our estimated total taxable income to our GAAP income for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.

Table 30 – Differences between Estimated Total Taxable Income and GAAP Net Income

	Three Months Ended  March 31, 2014
(In Thousands, Except per Share Data)	Tax (Est.)		GAAP		Differences
Interest income	$	46,876	$	55,486	$	(8,610)
Interest expense		(18,982)		(19,060)		78
Net interest income		27,894		36,426		(8,532)
Provision for loan losses		-		(1,284)		1,284
Realized credit losses		(3,016)		-		(3,016)
Other market valuation adjustments, net		-		(6,138)		6,138
Mortgage banking activities, net		2,321		(687)		3,008
MSR income, net		3,221		606		2,615
Operating expenses		(19,179)		(19,525)		346
Realized gains, net		-		1,092		(1,092)
Provision for income taxes		(32)		1,843		(1,875)
Net Income	$	11,209	$	12,333	$	(1,124)
Income per share	$	0.14	$	0.14	$	-

	Three Months Ended  March 31, 2013
(In Thousands, Except per Share Data)	Tax		GAAP		Differences
Interest income	$	48,231	$	53,524	$	(5,293)
Interest expense		(11,040)		(18,260)		7,220
Net interest income		37,191		35,264		1,927
Provision for loan losses		-		(2,039)		2,039
Realized credit losses		(4,669)		-		(4,669)
Other market valuation adjustments, net		-		(303)		303
Mortgage banking activities, net		42,901		45,000		(2,099)
MSR income, net		680		1,021		(341)
Operating expenses		(17,375)		(19,691)		2,316
Realized gains, net		-		12,267		(12,267)
Provision for income taxes		(48)		(10,909)		10,861
Net Income	$	58,680	$	60,610	$	(1,930)
Income per share	$	0.72	$	0.69	$	0.03

Potential Taxable Income Volatility

We expect period-to-period estimated taxable income volatility for a variety of reasons, including those described below.

Credit Losses on Securities and Loans

To determine estimated taxable income, we are generally not permitted to anticipate, or reserve for, credit losses on investments which are generally purchased at a discount. For tax purposes, we accrue the entire purchase discount on a security into taxable income over the expected life of the security. Estimated taxable income is reduced when actual credit losses occur. For GAAP purposes, we establish a credit reserve and only accrete a portion of the purchase discount, if any, into income and write-down securities that become impaired. Our income recognition is therefore faster for tax as compared to GAAP, especially in the early years of owning a security (when there are generally few credit losses). At March 31, 2014, the cumulative difference between the GAAP and tax amortized cost basis of our residential subordinate securities (excluding our investments in our securitization entities) was $30 million.

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As we have no credit reserves or allowances for tax, any future credit losses on securities or loans will have a more significant impact on tax earnings than on GAAP earnings and may create significant taxable income volatility to the extent the level of credit losses fluctuates during reporting periods. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, and 2013, we realized $3 million and $5 million, respectively, of credit losses on securities for tax that we had previously provisioned for under GAAP. We anticipate that credit losses will continue to be a significant factor for determining 2014 taxable income. Credit losses are based on our tax basis, which differs materially from our basis for GAAP purposes. We anticipate an additional $46 million of credit losses for tax on securities, based on our projection of principal balance losses and assuming a similar tax basis as we have recently experienced, although the timing of actual losses is difficult to accurately project. At March 31, 2014, for GAAP we had a designated credit reserve of $96 million on our securities, and an allowance for loan losses of $34 million for our consolidated residential and commercial loans.

Recognition of Gains and Losses on Sale

Since the computation of amortization and impairments on assets may differ for tax and GAAP, the tax and GAAP basis on assets sold or called may differ, resulting in differences in gains and losses on sale or call. In addition, gains realized for tax may be offset by prior capital losses and, thus, not affect taxable income. At March 31, 2014, the REIT had an estimated $295 million in capital loss carryforwards ($3.57 per share) that can be used to offset future capital gains over the next one to four years. Since our intention is to generally make long-term investments, it is difficult to anticipate when sales may occur and, thus, when or whether we might exhaust these capital loss carryforwards. At March 31, 2014, we had an estimated $21 million in capital loss carryforwards at the TRS level. We anticipate selling most of our portfolio of appreciated IO securities within the capital loss carryforward period. Consequently, it is likely that the TRS will benefit from the use of the capital loss carryforwards.

Prepayments on Securities

As part of our investment in Sequoia securitization entities, we have retained IOs at the time they were issued. Our tax basis in these securities was $81 million at March 31, 2014, which includes a tax basis of $72 million for IOs retained from securitizations completed in 2010 and later. The return on IOs is sensitive to prepayments and, to the extent prepayments vary period to period, income from these IOs will vary. Typically, fast prepayments reduce yields and slow prepayments increase yields. We are not permitted to recognize a negative yield under tax accounting rules, so during periods of fast prepayments our periodic premium expense for tax purposes can be relatively low and the tax cost basis for these securities may not be significantly reduced. In periods prior to 2008, we experienced fast prepayments on the loans underlying our IOs. More recently, prepayments on loans owned at consolidated Sequoia entities issued prior to 2010 have been slow, and our tax basis is now below the fair values for these IOs in the aggregate. Most of the Sequoia securitizations consolidated by us are callable or will become callable over the next two years. If a Sequoia securitization is called, the remaining tax basis in the IO is expensed, creating an ordinary loss at the call date.

Prepayments also affect the taxable income recognition on other securities we own. We are required to use particular prepayment assumptions for the remaining lives of each security. As actual prepayment speeds vary, the yield we recognize for tax purposes will be adjusted accordingly. Thus, to the extent prepayments differ from our long-term assumptions or vary from period to period, the yield recognized will also vary and this difference could be material for a specific security.

Compensation Expense

The total tax expense for equity award compensation is dependent upon varying factors such as the timing of payments of dividend equivalent rights, the exercise of stock options, the distribution of deferred stock units and preferred stock units, and the cash deferrals to and withdrawals from our Executive Deferred Compensation Plan. For GAAP purposes, the total expense associated with an equity award is determined at the award date and is recognized over the vesting period. For tax, the total expense is recognized at the date of distribution or exercise, not the award date. In addition, some compensation may not be deductible for tax if it exceeds certain levels and is not performance-based. Thus, the total amount of compensation expense, as well as the timing, could be significantly different for tax than for GAAP.

As an example, for GAAP we expense the grant date fair value of performance stock units (“PSUs”) granted over the vesting term of those PSUs (regardless of the degree to which the performance conditions for vesting are ultimately satisfied, if at all), whereas for tax the value of the PSUs that actually vest in accordance with the performance conditions of those awards and are subsequently distributed to the award recipient is recorded as an expense on the date of distribution. If no PSUs under a particular grant ultimately vest, due to the failure to satisfy the performance conditions, no tax expense will be recorded for those PSUs, even though we would have already recorded expense for GAAP equal to the grant date fair value of the PSU awards. Conversely, if performance is such that a number of shares of common stock equal to 200% of the PSU award ultimately vest and are delivered to the award recipient,

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expense for tax will equal the common stock value on the date of distribution of 200% of the number of PSUs originally granted. This expense for tax could significantly exceed the recorded expense for GAAP.

In addition, since the decision to exercise options or distribute deferred stock units, performance stock units, or cash out of the Executive Deferred Compensation Plan is an employee’s, it can be difficult to project when the tax expense will occur.

Mortgage Servicing Rights

For GAAP purposes, we recognize MSRs through the acquisition of servicing rights from third parties or through the retention of MSRs associated with residential loans that we have acquired and subsequently transferred to non-consolidated securitization entities or to third parties. For tax purposes, basis in our MSR assets is recognized through the acquisition of servicing rights from third parties, or to the extent that the MSR entitles us to receive a servicing fee that is in excess of a safe harbor amount prescribed by the Internal Revenue Service. Tax basis in our MSR assets is not recognized when MSRs are retained from transfers of loans to non-consolidated securitization entities or to third parties thereby creating a temporary GAAP to tax difference on the gain from sale. For the three months ended March 31, 2014, we purchased $1 million of MSRs on conforming loans that were recognized for tax purposes. No other tax basis in our MSR assets has been recognized to date.

For GAAP purposes, mortgage servicing fee income, net of servicing expense and changes in the estimated fair value of our MSRs, is recognized on our consolidated income statement over the life of the MSR asset. For tax purposes, only mortgage servicing fee income, net of servicing expense is recognized as taxable income. Any MSR where basis is recognized for tax purposes through acquisition is amortized as a tax expense over a finite life.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Summary

Our principal sources of cash consist of borrowings under mortgage loan warehouse facilities and securities repurchase agreements, payments of principal and interest we receive on our securities portfolio and commercial investments portfolio and cash generated from our operating results. Our most significant uses of cash are to purchase mortgage loans for our residential and commercial conduits, to repay principal and interest on our warehouse facilities, repurchase agreements, and long-term debt, to purchase investment securities, to make dividend payments on our capital stock, and to fund our operations.

We currently expect that our available capital and liquidity is sufficient to fund our business and investment objectives for most or all of 2014, in part because we believe we can source capital internally by selling or financing existing investments as higher yielding investment opportunities arise. To the extent our expectation changes and we need external capital to fund our investment and business activities, we would most likely consider the issuance of debt or equity securities under the shelf registration statement we currently have on file with the SEC; or the issuance of similar or other types of securities in public or private offerings.

Our total capital of $1.68 billion at March 31, 2014, included $1.25 billion of equity capital, $140 million of long-term debt, and $288 million of convertible debt. At March 31, 2014, our cash amounted to $150 million and our current investment capacity (defined as the approximate amount of capital we had readily available for long-term investments) was estimated to be approximately $110 million.

In the ordinary course of our business, we use short-term recourse debt through several different types of borrowing facilities and use cash borrowings under these facilities to, among other things, fund the acquisition of residential loans and the origination of commercial loans (including those we acquire and originate in anticipation of securitization), finance investments in securities and other investments, and otherwise fund our business and operations. At March 31, 2014, we had five residential loan warehouse facilities with a total outstanding debt balance of $512 million (secured by residential loans with an aggregate fair value of $574 million) and a total borrowing limit of $1.40 billion. We also had, at March 31, 2014, a $100 million short-term commercial loan warehouse facility with a total outstanding debt balance of $68 million (secured by commercial loans with an aggregate fair value of $93 million) and a long-term commercial loan warehouse facility with an outstanding balance of $51 million and a total borrowing limit of $150 million. In addition, at March 31, 2014, we had an aggregate outstanding short-term debt balance of $708 million under seven securities repurchase facilities, which were secured by securities with a fair market value of $875 million. We also had a secured line of credit with no outstanding debt balance and a total borrowing limit of $10 million (secured by securities with a fair market value in excess of $10 million) at March 31, 2014.

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At March 31, 2014, we had $1.29 billion of short-term debt outstanding. For the first quarter of 2014, the highest balance of our short-term debt outstanding was $1.29 billion.

We are subject to risks relating to our liquidity and capital resources, including risks relating to incurring short-term debt under residential and commercial loan warehouse facilities, securities repurchase facilities, and other short-term debt facilities and other risks relating to our use of derivatives. A further discussion of these risks is set forth below under the heading “Risks Relating to Short-Term Debt Incurred Under Residential Mortgage Loan Warehouse Facilities, Securities Repurchase Facilities, and Other Short-Term Debt Facilities; and Risks Relating to Debt Incurred Under Commercial Debt Investment Repurchase Facilities below in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Cash Flows and Liquidity for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014

Cash flow from residential and commercial mortgage banking activities and other investments can be volatile from quarter to quarter depending on many factors, including the timing and amount of loan and securities acquisitions and sales, the profitability of mortgage banking activities, as well as changes in credit losses, prepayments, and interest rates. Therefore, cash flows generated in the current period is not necessarily reflective of the long-term cash flows we will receive from these investments or activities.

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

Cash flows from operating activities were negative $402 million in the first quarter of 2014. This amount was negative primarily due to the inclusion of the net cash utilized during the period from the purchase and sale of residential and commercial mortgage loans associated with our mortgage banking activities. Purchases of loans are financed to a large extent with short-term debt, for which changes in cash are included as a component of financing activities. Additionally, net cash utilized from the purchase and sale of loans during the first quarter of 2014 partially results from a timing difference as we had $852 million of residential and commercial loans held-for-sale at March 31, 2014. Excluding cash flows from the purchase and sale of loans, cash flows from operating activities were negative $6 million in the first quarter of 2014.

Cash Flows from Investing Activities

Although we generally intend to hold our investment securities as long-term investments, we may sell certain of these securities in order to manage our interest rate risk and liquidity needs, to meet other operating objectives, and to adapt to market conditions. We cannot predict the timing and impact of future sales of investment securities, if any. Because many of our investment securities are financed through repurchase agreements, a significant portion of the proceeds from any sales of our investment securities would generally be used to repay balances under these financing sources. Similarly, all or a significant portion of cash flows from prepayments and scheduled amortization in respect of our investment securities would also generally be used to repay balances under these financing sources.

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

During 2013, we issued $287.5 million of convertible senior notes, as described in the long-term debt section that follows.

During the three months ended March 31, 2014, we paid $24 million of cash dividends on our common stock, representing a dividend of $0.28 per share. In accordance with the terms of outstanding deferred stock units, which are stock-based compensation awards, each time we declare and pay a dividend on our common stock, we are required to make a dividend equivalent payment in that same per share amount on each outstanding deferred stock unit.

In November 2013, our Board of Directors announced its intention to pay a regular dividend of $0.28 per share per quarter in 2014.

Long-Term Debt

Commercial Borrowings

At March 31, 2014, we had one commercial loan warehouse facility with an outstanding balance of $51 million and a total borrowing limit of $150 million.

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Commercial Secured Borrowings

At March 31, 2014, we had commercial secured borrowings of $35 million resulting from transfers of portions of senior commercial mortgage loans to third parties that did not meet the criteria for sale treatment under GAAP and were accounted for as financings. We structured certain of our senior commercial mortgage loans into a senior portion that was sold to a third party and a junior portion that we retained as an investment. Although GAAP requires us to record a secured borrowing liability when we receive cash from selling the senior portion of the loan, the liability has no economic substance to us in that it does not require periodic interest payments and has no maturity. For each commercial secured borrowing, at such time that the associated senior portion of the loan is repaid or we sell our retained junior portion, the secured borrowing liability and associated senior portion of the loan would be derecognized from our balance sheet.

Convertible Notes

In March 2013, we issued $287.5 million principal amount of 4.625% convertible senior notes that are convertible into 41.1320 shares of common stock per $1,000 principal amount (equivalent to a conversion price of $24.31 per common share and subject to certain adjustments) on or before their maturity in April 2018. After deducting the underwriting discount and issuance costs, we received approximately $279 million of net proceeds. Including amortization of deferred issuance costs, the interest expense yield on our convertibles notes was 5.40% for the three months ended March 31, 2014. At March 31, 2014, the accrued interest payable balance on this debt was $6 million.

Trust Preferred Securities and Subordinated Notes

At March 31, 2014, we had trust preferred securities and subordinated notes of $100 million and $50 million, respectively issued by us in 2006 and 2007. This debt requires quarterly distributions at a floating rate equal to three-month LIBOR plus 2.25% until the notes are redeemed in whole. Beginning in the first quarter of 2011, we entered into interest rate swaps with aggregate notional values currently totaling $140 million to hedge the variability in this long-term debt interest expense, fixing our gross interest expense yield at 6.75%. These swaps are accounted for as cash flow hedges with all interest income recorded as a component of net interest income and other valuation changes recorded as a component of equity.

Asset-Backed Securities

In July 2011, Redwood transferred $365 million of residential securities into the Residential Resecuritization in connection with the issuance of $245 million of ABS by the Residential Resecuritization to third parties. At March 31, 2014, there were $256 million of securities owned at the Residential Resecuritization, which were funded with $82 million of ABS issued.

In November 2012, Redwood transferred $291 million (principal balance) of commercial loans into the Commercial Securitization in connection with the issuance of $172 million of ABS by the Commercial Securitization to third parties. At March 31, 2014, there were $257 million (carrying value) of commercial loans owned at the Commercial Securitization, which were funded with $148 million of ABS issued.

At March 31, 2014, there were $1.69 billion of loans owned at Sequoia securitization entities, which were funded with $1.63 billion of ABS issued at Sequoia entities. These loans and ABS issued are reported at their unpaid principal balances net of any unamortized premium or discount.

Risks Relating to Short-Term Debt Incurred Under Residential Mortgage Loan Warehouse Facilities, Securities Repurchase Facilities, and Other Short-Term Debt Facilities; and Risks Relating to Debt Incurred Under Commercial Debt Investment Repurchase Facilities

As described above under the heading “Results of Operations – Redwood (Parent),” in the ordinary course of our business, we use debt financing obtained through several different types of borrowing facilities to, among other things, finance the acquisition of residential mortgage loans we acquire (including those we acquire in anticipation of sale or securitization), finance commercial mortgage loans we originate (including those we originate in anticipation of sale or securitization), finance the other commercial debt investments we originate and acquire, and finance investments in securities and other investments. We may also use short-term borrowings to fund other aspects of our business and operations.

Residential Loan Warehouse Facilities. One source of our short-term debt financing is secured borrowings under residential loan warehouse facilities that are in place with five different financial institution counterparties. Under these five warehouse facilities, we had an aggregate borrowing limit of $1.4 billion at March 31, 2014; however, these facilities are uncommitted, which means that any

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request we make to borrow funds under these facilities may be declined for any reason, even if at the time of the borrowing request we have then-outstanding borrowings that are less than the borrowing limits under these facilities. Short-term financing for residential mortgage loans is obtained under these facilities by our transfer of mortgage loans to the counterparty in exchange for cash proceeds (in an amount less than 100% of the principal amount of the transferred mortgage loans), and our covenant to reacquire those loans from the counterparty for the same amount plus a financing charge.

In order to obtain financing for a residential loan under these facilities, the loan must initially (and continuously while the financing remains outstanding) meet certain eligibility criteria, including, without limitation, that the loan is not in a delinquent status.

In addition, under these warehouse facilities, residential loans can only be financed for a maximum period, which period would not generally exceed 364 days. We generally intend to repay the short-term financing of a loan under one of these facilities at or prior to the expiration of that financing with the proceeds of a securitization or other sale of that loan, through the proceeds of other short-term borrowings, or with other equity or long-term debt capital. While a residential loan is financed under a warehouse facility, to the extent the market value of the loan declines (which market value is generally determined by the counterparty under the facility), we are required to either immediately reacquire the loan or meet a margin requirement to pledge additional collateral, such as cash or additional residential loans, in an amount at least equal to the decline in value. See further discussion below under the heading “–Margin Call Provisions Associated with Short-Term Debt and Other Debt Financing.”

Because these warehouse facilities are uncommitted, at any given time we may not be able to obtain additional financing under them when we need it, exposing us to, among other things, liquidity risks of the types described in Part I, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013, under the heading “Risk Factors,” and below under the heading “Market Risks.” In addition, with respect to residential loans that at any given time are already being financed through these warehouse facilities, we are exposed to market, credit, liquidity, and other risks of the types described in Part I, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013, under the heading “Risk Factors,” and below under the heading “Market Risks,” if and when those loans become ineligible to be financed, decline in value, or have been financed for the maximum term permitted under the applicable facility.

Under our residential loan warehouse facilities, we also make various representations and warranties and have agreed to certain covenants, events of default, and other terms that if breached or triggered can result in our being required to immediately repay all outstanding amounts borrowed under these facilities and these facilities being unavailable to use for future financing needs. In particular, the terms of these facilities include financial covenants, cross-default provisions, judgment default provisions, and other events of default (such as, for example, events of default triggered by one of the following: a change in control over Redwood, regulatory investigation or enforcement action against Redwood, Redwood’s failure to continue to qualify as a REIT for tax purposes, or Redwood’s failure to maintain the listing of its common stock on the New York Stock Exchange). Under a cross-default provision, an event of default is triggered (and the warehouse facility becomes unavailable and outstanding amounts borrowed thereunder become due and payable) if an event of default or similar event occurs under another borrowing or credit facility we maintain in excess of a specified amount. Under a judgment default provision, an event of default is triggered (and the warehouse facility becomes unavailable and outstanding amounts borrowed thereunder become due and payable) if a judgment for damages in excess of a specified amount is entered against us in any litigation and we are unable to promptly satisfy the judgment. Financial covenants included in these warehouse facilities are further described below under the heading “–Financial Covenants Associated with Short-Term Debt and Other Debt Financing.”

These residential loan warehouse facilities could also become unavailable and outstanding amounts borrowed thereunder could become immediately due and payable if there is a material adverse change in our business. If we breach or trigger the representations and warranties, covenants, events of default, or other terms of our warehouse facilities, we are exposed to liquidity and other risks, including of the type described in Part I, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013, under the heading “Risk Factors,” and below under the heading “Market Risks.”

In addition to the five residential loan warehouse facilities described above, in the ordinary course of business we may seek to establish additional warehouse facilities that may be of a similar or greater size and may have similar or more restrictive terms. In the event a counterparty to one or more of our warehouse facilities becomes insolvent or unable or unwilling to perform its obligations under the facility, we may be unable to access short-term financing we need or fail to recover the full value of our residential mortgage loans financed.

Securities Repurchase Facilities. Another source of short-term debt financing is through securities repurchase facilities we have established with various different financial institution counterparties. Under these facilities we do not have an aggregate borrowing limit; however, these facilities are uncommitted, which means that any request we make to borrow funds under these facilities may be

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declined for any reason. Short-term financing for securities is obtained under these facilities by our transfer of securities to the counterparty in exchange for cash proceeds (in an amount less than 100% of the fair value of the transferred securities), and our covenant to reacquire those securities from the counterparty for the same amount plus a financing charge.

Under these securities repurchase facilities, securities are financed for a fixed period, which would not generally exceed 90 days. We generally intend to repay the short-term financing of a security under one of these facilities through a renewal of that financing with the same counterparty, through a sale of the security, or with other equity or long-term debt capital. While a security is financed under a securities repurchase facility, to the extent the value of the security declines (which value is generally determined by the counterparty under the facility), we are required to either immediately reacquire the security or meet a margin requirement to pledge additional collateral, such as cash or U.S. Treasury securities, in an amount at least equal to the decline in value. See further discussion below under the heading “–Margin Call Provisions Associated with Short-Term Debt and Other Debt Financing.”

At the end of the fixed period applicable to the financing of a security under a securities repurchase facility, if we intend to continue to obtain financing for that security we would typically request the same counterparty to renew the financing for an additional fixed period. If the same counterparty does not renew the financing, it may be difficult for us to obtain financing for that security under one of our other securities repurchase facilities, due to the fact that the financial institution counterparties to our securities repurchase facilities generally only provide financing for securities that we purchased from them or one of their affiliates.

Because our securities repurchase facilities are uncommitted, at any given time we may not be able to obtain additional financing under them when we need it, exposing us to, among other things, liquidity risks of the types described in Part I, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013, under the heading “Risk Factors,” and below under the heading “Market Risks.” In addition, with respect to securities that at any given time are already being financed through our securities repurchase facilities, we are exposed to market, credit, liquidity, and other risks of the types described in Part I, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013, under the heading “Risk Factors,” below under the heading “Market Risks,” if and when those securities decline in value, or have been financed for the maximum term permitted under the applicable facility.

Under our securities repurchase facilities, we also make various representations and warranties and have agreed to certain covenants, events of default, and other terms (including of the type described above under the heading “–Residential Loan Warehouse Facilities”) that if breached or triggered can result in our being required to immediately repay all outstanding amounts borrowed under these facilities and these facilities being unavailable to use for future financing needs. In particular, the terms of these facilities include financial covenants, cross-default provisions, judgment default provisions, and other events of default (including of the type described above under the heading “–Residential Loan Warehouse Facilities”). Financial covenants included in our repurchase facilities are further described below under the heading “–Financial Covenants Associated with Short-Term Debt and Other Debt Financing.”

Our securities repurchase facilities could also become unavailable and outstanding amounts borrowed thereunder could become immediately due and payable if there is a material adverse change in our business. If we breach or trigger the representations and warranties, covenants, events of default, or other terms of our securities repurchase facilities, we are exposed to liquidity and other risks, including of the type described in Part I, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013, under the heading “Risk Factors,” and below under the heading “Market Risks.”

In the ordinary course of business we may seek to establish additional securities repurchase facilities that may have similar or more restrictive terms. In the event a counterparty to one or more of our securities repurchase facilities becomes insolvent or unable or unwilling to perform its obligations under the facility, we may be unable to access the short-term financing we need or fail to recover the full value of our securities financed.

Commercial Mortgage Loan Warehouse Facility. Another source of short-term debt financing is secured borrowings under a commercial mortgage loan warehouse facility that is in place with a financial institution counterparty. Under this warehouse facility, we have an aggregate borrowing limit of $100 million; however, this facility is uncommitted, which means that any request we make to borrow funds under this facility may be declined for any reason, even if at the time of the borrowing request we have then-outstanding borrowings that are less than the borrowing limits under this facility. Short-term financing for commercial mortgage loans is obtained under this facility by our transfer of commercial mortgage loans to a special purpose entity which transfers them to the counterparty in exchange for cash proceeds (in an amount less than 100% of the principal amount of the transferred commercial mortgage loans), and our covenant to reacquire those commercial mortgage loans from the counterparty for the same amount plus a financing charge. Other periodic payments are also due under the facility.

In order to obtain financing for a commercial mortgage loan under this facility, the commercial mortgage loan must initially (and continuously while the financing remains outstanding) meet certain eligibility criteria, including, without limitation, that the commercial mortgage loan is not in a delinquent status. In addition, under this facility, a commercial mortgage loan can only be

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financed for a maximum period, which period would not generally exceed 180 days. We generally intend to repay the short-term financing of a commercial mortgage loan under this facility at or prior to the expiration of the financing term with the proceeds of a sale or securitization of that commercial mortgage loan, through the proceeds of other short-term borrowings, or with other equity or long-term debt capital. While a commercial mortgage loan is financed under this facility, to the extent the market value of the commercial mortgage loan declines (which market value is generally determined by the counterparty under the facility), we are required to either immediately reacquire the commercial mortgage loan or meet a margin requirement to pledge additional collateral, such as cash or additional commercial mortgage loans, in an amount at least equal to the decline in value. See further discussion below under the heading “–Margin Call Provisions Associated with Short-Term Debt and Other Debt Financing.”

Because this warehouse facility is uncommitted, at any given time we may not be able to obtain additional financing under this facility when we need it, exposing us to, among other things, liquidity risks of the types described in Part I, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013, under the heading “Risk Factors,” and below under the heading “Market Risks.” In addition, with respect to commercial mortgage loans that at any given time are already being financed through this facility, we are exposed to market, credit, liquidity, and other risks of the types described in Part I, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013, under the heading “Risk Factors,” and below under the heading “Market Risks,” if and when those commercial mortgage loans become ineligible to be financed, decline in value, or have been financed for the maximum term permitted under the facility.

Under our commercial mortgage loan warehouse facility, we also make various representations and warranties and have agreed to certain covenants, events of default, and other terms that if breached or triggered can result in our being required to immediately repay all outstanding amounts borrowed under this facility and this facility being unavailable to use for future financing needs. In particular, the terms of this facility include financial covenants, cross-default provisions, judgment default provisions, and other events of default (including of the type described above under the heading “–Residential Loan Warehouse Facilities”). Financial covenants included in this warehouse facility are further described below under the heading “–Financial Covenants Associated with Short-Term Debt and Other Debt Financing.”

Our commercial mortgage loan warehouse facility could also become unavailable and outstanding amounts borrowed thereunder could become immediately due and payable if there is a material adverse change in our business. If we breach or trigger the representations and warranties, covenants, events of default, or other terms of this facility, we are exposed to liquidity and other risks, including of the type described in Part I, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013, under the heading “Risk Factors,” and below under the heading “Market Risks.”

In addition to the commercial mortgage loan warehouse facility described above, in the ordinary course of business we may seek to establish additional facilities that may be of a similar or greater size and may have similar or more restrictive terms. In the event a counterparty to one or more of our facilities becomes insolvent or unable or unwilling to perform its obligations under a facility, we may be unable to access the financing we need or we may fail to recover the full value of our commercial mortgage loans financed under the applicable facility.

Other Short-Term Debt Facilities. We also maintain a $10 million committed line of short-term credit from a bank, which is secured by our pledge of certain mortgage-backed securities we own. This bank line of credit is an additional source of short-term financing for us. Similar to the uncommitted warehouse and securities repurchase facilities described herein, under this committed line we make various representations and warranties and have agreed to certain covenants, events of default, and other terms that if breached or triggered can result in our being required to immediately repay all outstanding amounts borrowed under this facility and this facility being unavailable to use for future financing needs. The margin call provisions and financial covenants included in this committed line are further described below under the headings “–Margin Call Provisions Associated with Short-Term Debt and Other Debt Financing” and “–Financial Covenants Associated with Short-Term Debt and Other Debt Financing.” When we use this committed line to incur short-term debt we are exposed to the market, credit, liquidity, and other types of risks described above with respect to residential loan warehouse and securities repurchase facilities.

Commercial Debt Investment Repurchase Facility. Another source of debt financing is secured borrowings through a commercial debt investment repurchase facility that is in place with a financial institution counterparty. Under this repurchase facility, we have an aggregate borrowing limit of $150 million; however, any request we make to borrow funds under this facility secured by a particular commercial debt investment may be declined for any reason, even if at the time of the borrowing request we have then-outstanding borrowings that are less than the borrowing limits under this facility. Financing for commercial debt investments is obtained under this facility by our transfer of commercial debt investments to a special purpose entity which is beneficially owned by the counterparty in exchange for cash proceeds (in an amount less than 100% of the principal amount of the transferred commercial debt investments),

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and our covenant to reacquire those commercial debt investments for the same amount plus a financing charge. Other periodic payments are also due under the facility.

In order to obtain financing for a commercial debt investment under this facility, the commercial debt investment must initially (and continuously while the financing remains outstanding) meet certain eligibility criteria, including, without limitation, that the commercial debt investment is not in a delinquent status. This facility has an original three-year term. We generally intend to repay the financing of a commercial debt investment under this facility at or prior to the expiration of the financing term with the proceeds of a securitization or other sale of that commercial debt investment, or with other equity or long-term debt capital. While a commercial debt investment is financed under this facility, to the extent the value of the commercial debt investment declines (which value is generally determined by the counterparty under the facility), we are required to either immediately reacquire the commercial debt investment or meet a margin requirement to pledge additional collateral, such as cash or additional commercial debt investments, in an amount at least equal to the decline in value. See further discussion below under the heading “–Margin Call Provisions Associated with Short-Term Debt and Other Debt Financing.”

Because the counterparty under this facility retains discretion to accept or reject a financing with respect to any particular commercial debt investment, at any given time we may not be able to obtain additional financing under this facility when we need it, exposing us to, among other things, liquidity risks of the types described in Part I, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013, under the heading “Risk Factors,” and below under the heading “Market Risks.” In addition, with respect to commercial debt investments that at any given time are already being financed through this facility, we are exposed to market, credit, liquidity, and other risks of the types described in Part I, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013, under the heading “Risk Factors,” and below under the heading “Market Risks,” if and when those commercial debt investments become ineligible to be financed, decline in value, or have been financed for the maximum term permitted under the facility.

Under our commercial debt investment repurchase facility, we also make various representations and warranties and have agreed to certain covenants, events of default, and other terms that if breached or triggered can result in our being required to immediately repay all outstanding amounts borrowed under this facility and this facility being unavailable to use for future financing needs. In particular, the terms of this facility include financial covenants, cross-default provisions, judgment default provisions, and other events of default (including of the type described above under the heading “–Residential Loan Warehouse Facilities”). Financial covenants included in our repurchase facilities are further described below under the heading “–Financial Covenants Associated with Short-Term Debt and Other Debt Financing.”

Our commercial debt investment repurchase facility could also become unavailable and outstanding amounts borrowed thereunder could become immediately due and payable if there is a material adverse change in our business. If we breach or trigger the representations and warranties, covenants, events of default, or other terms of this facility, we are exposed to liquidity and other risks, including of the type described in Part I, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013, under the heading “Risk Factors,” and below under the heading “Market Risks.”

In addition to the commercial debt investment repurchase facility described above, in the ordinary course of business we may seek to establish additional facilities that may be of a similar or greater size and may have similar or more restrictive terms. In the event a counterparty to one or more of our facilities becomes insolvent or unable or unwilling to perform its obligations under a facility, we may be unable to access the financing we need or we may fail to recover the full value of our commercial debt investments financed under the applicable facility.

Financial Covenants Associated With Short-Term Debt and Other Debt Financing

Set forth below is a summary of the financial covenants associated with our short-term debt and other debt financing facilities.

• Residential Loan Warehouse Facilities. As noted above, one source of our short-term debt financing is secured borrowings under residential loan warehouse facilities we have established with five different financial institution counterparties. Financial covenants included in these warehouse facilities are as follows and at March 31, 2014, and through the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, we were in compliance with each of these financial covenants:

^¡  Maintenance of a minimum dollar amount of stockholders’ equity/tangible net worth at Redwood.

^¡  Maintenance of a minimum dollar amount of cash and cash equivalents at Redwood or maintenance of an amount of cash and cash equivalents in excess of a specified percentage of outstanding short-term recourse indebtedness.

^¡  Maintenance of a minimum ratio of consolidated recourse indebtedness to stockholders’ equity and tangible net worth at Redwood.

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^¡  Maintenance of uncommitted residential loan warehouse facilities with a specified level of unused borrowing capacity.

• Securities Repurchase Facilities.  As noted above, another source of our short-term debt financing is through secured borrowings under securities repurchase facilities we have established with various financial institution counterparties. Financial covenants included in these securities repurchase facilities are as follows and at March 31, 2014, and through the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, we were in compliance with each of these financial covenants:

^¡  Maintenance of a minimum dollar amount of stockholders’ equity/tangible net worth at Redwood.

^¡  Maintenance of a minimum dollar amount of cash and cash equivalents at Redwood.

^¡  Maintenance of a minimum ratio of consolidated recourse indebtedness to consolidated adjusted tangible net worth at Redwood.

• Commercial Mortgage Loan Warehouse Facility. As noted above, another source of our short-term debt financing is secured borrowings under a commercial mortgage loan warehouse facility that we have in place with a financial institution counterparty. Financial covenants included in this facility are as follows and at March 31, 2014, and through the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, we were in compliance with each of these financial covenants:

^¡  Maintenance of a minimum dollar amount of stockholders’ equity/tangible net worth at Redwood.

^¡  Maintenance of a minimum dollar amount of cash and cash equivalents at Redwood.

^¡  Maintenance of a minimum ratio of consolidated recourse indebtedness to stockholders’ equity at Redwood, including a separate minimum ratio for commercial assets which is applicable under certain specified circumstances.

• Committed Line of Credit. As noted above, we also maintain a $10 million committed line of short-term credit from a bank, which is secured by our pledge of certain mortgage-backed securities we own. The types of financial covenants included in this bank line of credit are a subset of the covenants summarized above.

• Commercial Debt Investment Repurchase Facility. As noted above, one source of our debt financing is secured borrowings under a commercial debt investment repurchase facility we have established with a financial institution counterparty. Financial covenants included in this facility are as follows and at March 31, 2014, and through the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, we were in compliance with each of these financial covenants:

^¡  Maintenance of a minimum dollar amount of stockholders’ equity/tangible net worth at Redwood.

^¡  Maintenance of a minimum dollar amount of cash and cash equivalents at Redwood.

^¡  Maintenance of a minimum ratio of consolidated recourse indebtedness to stockholders’ equity at Redwood.

As noted above, at March 31, 2014, and through the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, we were in compliance with the financial covenants associated with our short-term debt and other debt financing facilities. In particular, with respect to: (i) financial covenants that require us to maintain a minimum dollar amount of stockholders’ equity or tangible net worth, at March 31, 2014 our level of stockholders’ equity and tangible net worth resulted in our being in compliance with these covenants by more than $200 million; and (ii) financial covenants that require us to maintain recourse indebtedness below a specified ratio, at March 31, 2014 our level of recourse indebtedness resulted in our being in compliance with these covenants at a level such that we could incur at least $1 billion in additional recourse indebtedness.

Margin Call Provisions Associated With Short-Term Debt and Other Debt Financing

• Residential Loan Warehouse Facilities. As noted above, one source of our short-term debt financing is secured borrowings under residential loan warehouse facilities we have established with five different financial institution counterparties. These warehouse facilities include the margin call provisions described below and during the three months ended March 31, 2014, and through the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, we complied with any margin calls received from creditors under these warehouse facilities:

^¡  If at any time the market value (as determined by the creditor) of any residential mortgage loan financed under a facility declines, then the creditor may demand that we transfer additional collateral to the creditor (in the form of cash, U.S. Treasury obligations (in certain cases), or additional residential mortgage loans) with a value equal to the amount of the decline. If we receive any such demand, (i) under three of our residential loan warehouse facilities, we would generally be required to transfer the additional collateral on the same day (although demands received after a certain time would only require the transfer of additional collateral on the following business day) and (ii) under two of our residential loan

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warehouse facilities, we would generally be required to transfer the additional collateral on the following business day. The value of additional residential mortgage loans transferred as additional collateral is determined by the creditor.

• Securities Repurchase Facilities.  Another source of our short-term debt financing is through secured borrowings under securities repurchase facilities we have established with various financial institution counterparties. These repurchase facilities include the margin call provisions described below and during the three months ended March 31, 2014, and through the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, we complied with any margin calls received from creditors under these repurchase facilities:

^¡  If at any time the market value (as determined by the creditor) of any securities financed under a facility declines, then the creditor may demand that we transfer additional collateral to the creditor (in the form of cash, U.S. Treasury obligations, or additional securities) with a value equal to the amount of the decline. If we receive any such demand, we would generally be required to transfer the additional collateral on the same day. The value of additional securities transferred as additional collateral is determined by the creditor.

• Commercial Mortgage Loan Warehouse Facility. As noted above, another source of our short-term debt financing is secured borrowings under a commercial mortgage loan warehouse facility we have in place with a financial institution counterparty. This facility includes the margin call provisions described below and during the three months ended March 31, 2014, and through the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, we complied with any margin calls received from the creditor under this facility:

^¡  If at any time the market value (as determined by the creditor) of any commercial mortgage loan financed under the facility declines, then the creditor may demand that we transfer additional collateral to the creditor (in the form of cash or additional commercial mortgage loans) with a value equal to the amount of the decline. If we receive any such demand, we would generally be required to transfer the additional collateral on the following business day. The value of additional commercial mortgage loans transferred as additional collateral is determined by the creditor.

• Committed Line of Credit. As noted above, we also maintain a $10 million committed line of short-term credit from a bank, which is secured by our pledge of certain mortgage-backed securities we own. Margin call provisions included in this bank line of credit are as follows and during the three months ended March 31, 2014, and through the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, we complied with any margin calls received from this creditor under this line of credit:

^¡  If at any time the total market value (as determined by two broker-dealers) of the securities that are pledged as collateral under this facility declines to a value less than the outstanding amount of borrowings under this facility, then the creditor may demand that we transfer additional collateral to the creditor (in the form of cash, U.S. Treasury obligations, or additional securities) with a value equal to the amount of the difference. If we receive any such demand, we would generally be required to transfer the additional collateral within two business days. The value of additional collateral pledged is determined by the creditor.

• Commercial Debt Investment Repurchase Facility. As noted above, one source of our debt financing is secured borrowings under a commercial debt investment repurchase facility we have established with a financial institution counterparty. This facility includes the margin call provisions described below and three months ended March 31, 2014, and through the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, we complied with any margin calls received from the creditor under this facility:

^¡  If at any time the asset value (as determined by the creditor) of any commercial debt investment financed under the facility declines, then the creditor may demand that we transfer additional collateral to the creditor (in the form of cash or additional commercial debt investments) with a value equal to the amount of the decline. If we receive any such demand, we would generally be required to transfer the additional collateral on the second business day thereafter (although demands received after a certain time would allow an additional business day for the transfer of additional collateral to occur). The value of additional commercial debt investments transferred as additional collateral is determined by the creditor.

Market Risks

We seek to manage risks inherent in our business — including but not limited to credit risk, interest rate risk, prepayment risk, liquidity risk, and fair value risk — in a prudent manner designed to enhance our earnings and dividends and preserve our capital. In general, we seek to assume risks that can be quantified from historical experience, to actively manage such risks, and to maintain capital levels consistent with these risks. Information concerning the risks we are managing, how these risks are changing over time, and potential GAAP earnings and taxable income volatility we may experience as a result of these risks is discussed in Part II, Item 7A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013 and above in this MD&A.

Other Risks

In addition to the market and other risks described above, our business and results of operations are subject to a variety of types of risks and uncertainties, including, among other things, those described under the caption “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013.

OFF BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS AND CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS

Off Balance Sheet Arrangements

We do not have any material off balance sheet arrangements.

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Contractual Obligations

The following table presents our contractual obligations and commitments at March 31, 2014, as well as the obligations of the securitization entities that we sponsor and consolidate for financial reporting purposes.

Table 31 – Contractual Obligations and Commitments

March 31, 2014	Payments Due or Commitment Expiration by Period
(In Millions)	Less Than    1 Year		1 to 3       Years		3 to 5       Years		After 5       Years		Total
Obligations of Redwood
Short-term debt	$	1,289	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	1,289
Convertible notes		-		-		288		-		288
Anticipated interest payments on convertible notes		13		27		20		-		60
Commercial borrowings		-		51		-		-		51
Anticipated interest payments on commercial borrowings		3		1		-		-		4
Other long-term debt		-		-		-		140		140
Anticipated interest payments on other long-term debt (1)		9		19		19		169		216
Accrued interest payable		8		-		-		-		8
Operating leases		2		4		4		1		11
Total Redwood Obligations and Commitments	$	1,324	$	102	$	331	$	310	$	2,067
Obligations of Consolidated Entities for Financial Reporting Purposes
Consolidated ABS (2)	$	-	$	22	$	-	$	1,926	$	1,948
Anticipated interest payments on ABS (3)		29		75		104		433		641
Accrued interest payable		2		-		-		-		2
Total Obligations of Entities Consolidated for Financial Reporting Purposes		31		97		104		2,359		2,591
Total Consolidated Obligations and Commitments	$	1,355	$	199	$	435	$	2,669	$	4,658

1) Includes anticipated interest payments related to hedges.

2) All consolidated ABS issued are collateralized by real estate loans and securities. Although the stated maturity is as shown, the ABS obligations will pay down as the principal balances of these real estate loans or securities pay down. The amount shown is the principal balance of the ABS issued and not necessarily the value reported in our consolidated financial statements.

3) The anticipated interest payments on consolidated ABS issued is calculated based on the contractual maturity of the ABS and therefore assumes no prepayments of the principal outstanding at March 31, 2014.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. A discussion of critical accounting policies and the possible effects of changes in estimates on our financial statements is included in Note 3 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies included in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Management discusses the ongoing development and selection of these critical accounting policies with the audit committee of the board of directors

We expect quarter-to-quarter GAAP earnings volatility from our business activities. This volatility can occur for a variety of reasons, including the timing and amount of purchases, sales, calls, and repayment of consolidated assets, changes in the fair values of consolidated assets and liabilities, increases or decreases in earnings from mortgage banking activities, and certain non-recurring events. In addition, the amount or timing of our reported earnings may be impacted by technical accounting issues and estimates, some of which are described below.

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Changes in Premium Amortization for Loans

The net unamortized premium for loans owned at Redwood, consolidated Sequoia Entities, and the Commercial Securitization, was $13 million at March 31, 2014. The amount of periodic premium amortization expense we recognize is volatile and dependent on a number of factors, including credit performance of the underlying loans, changes in prepayment speeds, and changes in short-term interest rates. Loan premium amortization was $1 million and $2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

Changes in Allowance for Loan Losses

For real estate loans classified as held-for-investment, we establish and maintain an allowance for loan losses based on our estimate of credit losses inherent in our loan portfolios at the reporting date. To calculate the allowance for loan losses, we assess inherent losses by determining loss factors (defaults, loss severities on default liquidations, and the timing of default liquidations) that can be specifically applied to each of the consolidated loans or pools of loans.

Changes in actual defaults or our expectations on loss severities and default timing can have a significant effect on periodic income.

Changes in the Fair Value of Residential and Commercial Loans Held at Fair Value

Our residential and commercial loans held-for-sale on our consolidated balance sheet at March 31, 2014, were being held for future securitizations or sales and expected to be sold to non-consolidated securitization entities or third parties. At the time of purchase, we typically elect the fair value option for these loans. For residential and commercial loans for which we have elected the fair value option, changes in fair values are recorded in mortgage banking activities, net, through the consolidated statements of income in the period in which the valuation change occurs. Periodic fluctuations in the values of these investments are inherently volatile and thus can lead to significant period-to-period GAAP earnings volatility.

The fair value of loans is affected by, among other things, changes in interest rates, credit performance, prepayments, and market liquidity. To the extent interest rates change or market liquidity and or credit conditions materially change, the value of these loans could decline below their cost basis, which could have a material effect on reported earnings.

Changes in Mortgage Banking Income

The amount of income that can be earned from mortgage banking activities is primarily dependent on the volume of loans we are able to acquire or originate and any potential profit we earn upon the sale or securitization of these loans. Our ability to acquire or originate residential and commercial loans and the volume of loans we acquire or originate is dependent on many factors that are beyond our control, including general economic conditions and changes in interest rates, loan origination volumes industry-wide and at the sellers we purchase our loans from, increased regulation, and competition from other financial institutions. Our profitability from mortgage banking activities is also dependent on many factors, including our ability to effectively hedge certain risks related to changes in interest rates and other factors that are beyond our control, including changes in market credit risk pricing. Additionally, our income from mortgage banking activities is generally generated over the period from when we originate or identify a loan for purchase until we subsequently sell or securitize the loan. This income may encompass positive or negative market valuation adjustments on loans, hedging gains or losses associated with related risk management activities, and any other related transaction expenses, and may be realized unevenly over the course of one or more quarters for financial reporting purposes. Examples of additional factors that could impact our profitability include those discussed in Part I, Item 1A – Risk Factors of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2013, and under the headings “Changes in the Fair Value of Residential and Commercial Loans Held at Fair Value” and “Changes in Fair Values of Derivative Financial Instruments.” Changes in the volumes of loans acquired or originated in connection with our mortgage banking activities and our profitability on these activities can have a significant effect on periodic income.

Changes in Yields for Securities

The yields we project on real estate securities can have a significant effect on the periodic interest income we recognize for financial reporting purposes. Yields can vary as a function of credit results, prepayment rates, and interest rates. If estimated future credit losses are less than our prior estimate, credit losses occur later than expected, or prepayment rates are faster than expected (meaning the present value of projected cash flows is greater than previously expected for assets acquired at a discount to principal balance), the yield over the remaining life of the security may be adjusted upwards. If estimated future credit losses exceed our prior expectations, credit losses occur more quickly than expected, or prepayments occur more slowly than expected (meaning the present

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value of projected cash flows is less than previously expected for assets acquired at a discount to principal balance), the yield over the remaining life of the security may be adjusted downward.

Changes in the actual maturities of real estate securities may also affect their yields to maturity. Actual maturities are affected by the contractual lives of the associated mortgage collateral, periodic payments of principal, and prepayments of principal. Therefore, actual maturities of AFS securities are generally shorter than stated contractual maturities. Stated contractual maturities are generally greater than ten years. There is no assurance that our assumptions used to estimate future cash flows or the current period’s yield for each asset will not change in the near term, and any change could be material.

Changes in Fair Values of Securities

All securities owned at Redwood and legacy consolidated entities are classified as either trading or AFS securities, and in both cases are carried on our consolidated balance sheets at their estimated fair values. For trading securities, changes in fair values are recorded in the consolidated statements of income. Periodic fluctuations in the values of these investments are inherently volatile and thus can lead to significant GAAP earnings volatility each quarter.

For AFS securities, cumulative unrealized gains and losses are recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income in our consolidated balance sheets. Unrealized gains are not credited to current earnings and unrealized losses are not charged against current earnings to the extent they are temporary in nature. Certain factors may require us, however, to recognize declines in the values of AFS securities as other-than-temporary impairments and record them through our current earnings. Factors that determine other-than-temporary-impairment include a change in our ability or intent to hold AFS securities, adverse changes to projected cash flows of assets, or the likelihood that declines in the fair values of assets would not return to their previous levels within a reasonable time. Impairments on AFS securities can lead to significant GAAP earnings volatility each quarter. In addition, sales of securities in large unrealized gain or loss positions that are not impaired can lead to significant GAAP earnings volatility each year.

Changes in Fair Values of Mortgage Servicing Rights

Mortgage servicing rights are carried on our consolidated balance sheets at their estimated fair values, with changes in fair values recorded in the consolidated statements of income as a component of MSR income (loss), net. Periodic fluctuations in the values of these investments are inherently volatile and can lead to significant GAAP earnings volatility each quarter. Periodic fluctuations in the values of our mortgage servicing rights can be caused by actual prepayments on the underlying loans, changes in assumptions regarding future projected prepayments on the underlying loans, or changes in the discount rate assumptions used to value mortgage servicing rights.

Changes in Fair Values of Derivative Financial Instruments

We can experience significant earnings volatility from our use of derivatives. We generally use derivatives as part of our mortgage banking activities (e.g., to manage risks associated with loans we plan to acquire and subsequently sell or securitize), and to manage variability in debt interest expense indexed to adjustable rates, and cash flows on assets and liabilities that have different coupon rates (fixed rates versus floating rates, or floating rates based on different indices). The nature of the instruments we use and the accounting treatment for the specific assets, liabilities, and derivatives may therefore lead to volatility in our periodic earnings, even when we are meeting our hedging objectives.

Some of our derivatives are accounted for as trading instruments with all associated changes in value recorded through our consolidated statements of income. Changes in value of the assets and liabilities we manage by using derivatives may not be accounted for similarly. This could lead to reported income and book values in specific periods that do not necessarily reflect the economics of our risk management strategy. Even when the assets and liabilities are similarly accounted for as trading instruments, periodic changes in their values may not coincide as other market factors (e.g., supply and demand) may affect certain instruments and not others at any given time.

Changes in Loss Contingency Reserves

We may be exposed to various loss contingencies, including, without limitation, those described in Note 14 to the financial statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. In accordance with FASB guidance on accounting for contingencies, we review the need for any loss contingency reserves and establish them when, in the opinion of management, it is probable that a matter would result in a liability, and the amount of loss, if any, can be reasonably estimated. The establishment of a loss contingency reserve, the subsequent increase in a reserve or release of reserves previously established, or the recognition of a loss

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in excess of previously established reserves, can occur as a result of various factors and events that affect management’s opinion of whether the standard for establishing, increasing, or continuing to maintain, a reserve has been met. Changes in the loss contingency reserves can lead to significant GAAP earnings volatility each quarter.

Changes in Provision for Taxes

Our quarterly tax provision is determined by multiplying actual year-to-date GAAP earnings by our estimated annual effective tax rate (“ETR”) and subtracting any tax expense recorded in prior quarters of the current year. The ETR is calculated by dividing the estimated annual tax expense by the estimated annual GAAP pre-tax earnings for the current year. Our estimated annual tax expense includes estimates for GAAP earnings, permanent and temporary book-to-tax differences, valuation allowances, and taxable income. Changes in our estimates and fluctuations in quarterly GAAP earnings can cause volatility in the quarterly tax provision. It is possible that a change in estimates could cause us to have a tax provision in one quarter and a tax benefit in a later quarter. Changes in the tax provision can lead to significant GAAP earnings volatility each quarter.

NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

If applicable, a discussion of new accounting standards and the possible effects of these standards on our financial statements is included in Note 3 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies included in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

Information concerning market risk is incorporated herein by reference to Part II, Item 7A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013, as supplemented by the information under “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and “Market Risks” within Item 2 above. Other than the developments described thereunder, including changes in the fair values of our assets, there have been no other material changes in our quantitative or qualitative exposure to market risk since December 31, 2013.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

We have adopted and maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed on our reports under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms and that the information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, as appropriate, to allow for timely decisions regarding required disclosure. In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and management is required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures.

As required by Rule 13a-15(b) of the Exchange Act, we have carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of management, including our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the quarter covered by this report. Based on the foregoing, our chief executive officer and chief financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective at a reasonable assurance level.

There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the first quarter of 2014 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

On or about December 23, 2009, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Seattle (the “FHLB-Seattle”) filed a complaint in the Superior Court for the State of Washington (case number 09-2-46348-4 SEA) against Redwood Trust, Inc., our subsidiary, Sequoia Residential Funding, Inc. (“SRF”), Morgan Stanley & Co., and Morgan Stanley Capital I, Inc. (collectively, the “FHLB-Seattle Defendants”) alleging that the FHLB-Seattle Defendants made false or misleading statements in offering materials for a mortgage pass-through certificate (the “Seattle Certificate”) issued in the Sequoia Mortgage Trust 2005-4 securitization transaction (the “2005-4 RMBS”) and purchased by the FHLB-Seattle. Specifically, the complaint alleges that the alleged misstatements concern the (1) loan-to-value ratio of mortgage loans and the appraisals of the properties that secured loans supporting the 2005-4 RMBS, (2) occupancy status of the properties, (3) standards used to underwrite the loans, and (4) ratings assigned to the Seattle Certificate. The FHLB-Seattle alleges claims under the Securities Act of Washington (Section 21.20.005, et seq.) and seeks to rescind the purchase of the Seattle Certificate and to collect interest on the original purchase price at the statutory interest rate of 8% per annum from the date of original purchase (net of interest received) as well as attorneys’ fees and costs. The Seattle Certificate was issued with an original principal amount of approximately $133 million, and, as of March 31, 2014, the FHLB-Seattle has received approximately $114.7 million of principal and $11.0 million of interest payments in respect of the Seattle Certificate. As of March 31, 2014, the Seattle Certificate had a remaining outstanding principal amount of approximately $18.6 million. The claims were subsequently dismissed for lack of personal jurisdiction as to Redwood Trust and SRF. Redwood agreed to indemnify the underwriters of the 2005-4 RMBS for certain losses and expenses they might incur as a result of claims made against them relating to this RMBS, including, without limitation, certain legal expenses. The FHLB-Seattle’s claims against the underwriters of this RMBS were not dismissed and remain pending. Regardless of the outcome of this litigation, Redwood could incur a loss as a result of these indemnities.

On or about July 15, 2010, The Charles Schwab Corporation (“Schwab”) filed a complaint in the Superior Court for the State of California in San Francisco (case number CGC-10-501610) against SRF and 26 other defendants (collectively, the “Schwab Defendants”) alleging that the Schwab Defendants made false or misleading statements in offering materials for various residential mortgage-backed securities sold or issued by the Schwab Defendants. With respect to SRF, Schwab alleges that SRF made false or misleading statements in offering materials for a mortgage pass-through certificate (the “Schwab Certificate”) issued in the 2005-4 RMBS and purchased by Schwab. Specifically, the complaint alleges that the misstatements for the 2005-4 RMBS concern the (1) loan-to-value ratio of mortgage loans and the appraisals of the properties that secured loans supporting the 2005-4 RMBS, (2) occupancy status of the properties, (3) standards used to underwrite the loans, and (4) ratings assigned to the Schwab Certificate. Schwab alleges a claim for negligent misrepresentation under California state law and seeks unspecified damages and attorneys’ fees and costs. The Schwab Certificate was issued with an original principal amount of approximately $14.8 million, and, as of March 31, 2014, Schwab has received approximately $12.8 million of principal and $1.3 million of interest payments in respect of the Schwab Certificate. As of March 31, 2014, the Schwab Certificate had a remaining outstanding principal amount of approximately $2.1 million. SRF has denied Schwab’s allegations. This case is in discovery, and no trial date has been set. We intend to defend the action vigorously. Redwood agreed to indemnify the underwriters of the 2005-4 RMBS, which underwriters were also named as defendants in this action, for certain losses and expenses they might incur as a result of claims made against them relating to this RMBS, including, without limitation, certain legal expenses. Regardless of the outcome of this litigation, Redwood could incur a loss as a result of these indemnities.

On or about October 15, 2010, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (“FHLB-Chicago”) filed a complaint in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois (case number 10-CH-45033) against SRF and more than 45 other named defendants (collectively, the “FHLB-Chicago Defendants”) alleging that the FHLB-Chicago Defendants made false or misleading statements in offering materials for various RMBS sold or issued by the FHLB-Chicago Defendants or entities controlled by them. FHLB-Chicago subsequently amended the complaint to name Redwood Trust, Inc. and another one of our subsidiaries, RWT Holdings, Inc., as defendants. With respect to Redwood Trust, Inc., RWT Holdings, Inc., and SRF, the FHLB-Chicago alleges that SRF, Redwood Trust, Inc., and RWT Holdings, Inc. made false or misleading statements in the offering materials for two mortgage pass-through certificates (the “Chicago Certificates”) issued in the Sequoia Mortgage Trust 2006-1 securitization transaction (the “2006-1 RMBS”) and purchased by the FHLB-Chicago. The complaint alleges that the alleged misstatements concern, among other things, the (1) loan-to-value ratio of mortgage loans and the appraisals of the properties that secured loans supporting the 2006-1 RMBS, (2) occupancy status of the properties, (3) standards used to underwrite the loans, (4) ratings assigned to the Chicago Certificates, and (5) due diligence performed on these mortgage loans. The FHLB-Chicago alleges claims under Illinois Securities Law (815 ILCS Sections 5/12(F)-(H)) and North Carolina Securities Law (N.C.G.S.A. §78A-8(2) & §78A-56(a)) as well as a claim for negligent misrepresentation under Illinois common law. On some of the causes of action, the FHLB-Chicago seeks to rescind the purchase of the Chicago Certificates and to collect interest on the original purchase prices at the statutory interest rate of 10% per annum from the dates of original purchase (net

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of interest received). On one cause of action, the FHLB-Chicago seeks unspecified damages. The FHLB-Chicago also seeks attorneys’ fees and costs. The first of the Chicago Certificates was issued with an original principal amount of approximately $105 million and, as of March 31, 2014, the FHLB Chicago has received approximately $72.8 million of principal and $24.4 million of interest payments in respect of this Chicago Certificate. As of March 31, 2014, this Chicago Certificate had a remaining outstanding principal amount of approximately $29.8 million (after taking into account approximately $2.6 million of principal losses allocated to this Chicago Certificate). The second of the Chicago Certificates was issued with an original principal amount of approximately $379 million and, as of March 31, 2014, the FHLB Chicago has received approximately $260.7 million of principal and $82.2 million of interest payments in respect of this Chicago Certificate. As of March 31, 2014, this Chicago Certificate had a remaining outstanding principal amount of approximately $111.4 million (after taking into account approximately $6.6 million of principal losses allocated to this Chicago Certificate). SRF, Redwood Trust, Inc., and RWT Holdings, Inc. have denied FHLB-Chicago’s allegations. This case is in early stages of discovery, and no trial date has been set. Redwood agreed to indemnify the underwriters of the 2006-1 RMBS, which underwriters were also named as defendants in this action, for certain losses and expenses they might incur as a result of claims made against them relating to this RMBS, including, without limitation, certain legal expenses. Regardless of the outcome of this litigation, Redwood could incur a loss as a result of these indemnities.

In May 2010, we received an Order from the SEC, pursuant to Section 21(a)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The SEC’s Order required us to provide information regarding, among other things, our trading practices and valuation policies relating to our business of sponsoring and managing collateralized debt obligation issuers. We have responded to the Order. The Order from the SEC indicates that it should not be construed as an indication by the SEC or its staff that any violations of law have occurred. The SEC could, however, as a result of our response to this Order or otherwise, allege that we violated applicable law or regulation in the conduct of our collateralized debt obligation business.

In November 2009, we received a subpoena from the National Credit Union Administration (“NCUA”), which is the federal agency that charters and supervises federal credit unions, as part of its investigation of the circumstances relating to the U.S. Central Federal Credit Union being placed into conservatorship in March 2009, including the U.S. Central Federal Credit Union’s investment in various RMBS. The NCUA requested information relating to, among other things, two RMBS (i) issued by a securitization trust with respect to which SRF was the depositor and (ii) purchased at the time of issuance by the U.S. Central Federal Credit Union. We have responded to the subpoena. The subpoena from the NCUA states that it should not be construed as an indication by the NCUA or its staff that any violation of law has occurred. The NCUA could, however, as a result of our response to this subpoena or otherwise, allege that we did violate applicable law or regulation in the conduct of our securitization business.

Other than as disclosed in the preceding paragraphs of this Item 1, there are no material pending legal proceedings, or material changes with respect to pending legal proceedings, in each case, to which we or any of our subsidiaries is a party or of which our property is the subject.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

Our risk factors are discussed under Part I, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

During the three months ended March 31, 2014, we did not sell any equity securities that were not registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. We announced a stock repurchase plan on November 5, 2007, for the repurchase of up to a total of 5,000,000 shares. This plan replaced all previous share repurchase plans and has no expiration date. We did not repurchase any shares under this plan during the three months ended March 31, 2014. At March 31, 2014, 4,005,985 shares remained available for repurchase under our stock repurchase plan.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

Item 4. Not Applicable

Item 5. Other Information

None.

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Item 6. Exhibits

Exhibit       Number	Exhibit
3.1	Articles of Amendment and Restatement of the Registrant, effective July 6, 1994 (incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, Exhibit 3.1, filed on August 6, 2008)
3.1.1	Articles Supplementary of the Registrant, effective August 10, 1994 (incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, Exhibit 3.1.1, filed on August 6, 2008)
3.1.2	Articles Supplementary of the Registrant, effective August 11, 1995 (incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, Exhibit 3.1.2, filed on August 6, 2008)
3.1.3	Articles Supplementary of the Registrant, effective August 9, 1996 (incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, Exhibit 3.1.3, filed on August 6, 2008)
3.1.4	Certificate of Amendment of the Registrant, effective June 30, 1998 (incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, Exhibit 3.1.4, filed on August 6, 2008)
3.1.5	Articles Supplementary of the Registrant, effective April 7, 2003 (incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, Exhibit 3.1.5, filed on August 6, 2008)
3.1.6	Articles of Amendment of the Registrant, effective June 12, 2008 (incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, Exhibit 3.1.6, filed on August 6, 2008)
3.1.7	Articles of Amendment of the Registrant, effective May 19, 2009 (incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, Exhibit 3.1, filed on May 21, 2009)
3.1.8	Articles of Amendment of the Registrant, effective May 24, 2011 (incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, Exhibit 3.1, filed on May 20, 2011)
3.1.9	Articles of Amendment of the Registrant, effective May 18, 2012 (incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, Exhibit 3.1, filed on May 21, 2012)
3.1.10	Articles of Amendment of the Registrant, effective May 16, 2013 (incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, Exhibit 3.1, filed on May 21, 2013)
3.2.1	Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Registrant, as adopted on March 5, 2008 (incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, Exhibit 3.1, filed on March 11, 2008)
3.2.2	First Amendment to Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Registrant, as adopted on May 17, 2012 (incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, Exhibit 3.2, filed on May 21, 2012)
31.1	Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
31.2	Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.1	Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.2	Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
101	Pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T, the following financial information from the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2014, is filed in XBRL-formatted interactive data files: (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013; (ii) Consolidated Statements of Income for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013; (iii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013; (iv) Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013; (v) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013; and (vi) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements 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.

	REDWOOD TRUST, INC.
Date: May 6, 2014	By:	/S/ MARTIN S. HUGHES
		Martin S. Hughes
		Chief Executive Officer
		(Principal Executive Officer)
Date: May 6, 2014	By:	/ S/ CHRISTOPHER J. ABATE
		Christopher J. Abate
		Chief Financial Officer
		(Principal Financial Officer)
Date: May 6, 2014	By:	/ S/ COLLIN L. COCHRANE
		Collin L. Cochrane
		Controller
		(Principal Accounting Officer)

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit       Number	Exhibit
3.1	Articles of Amendment and Restatement of the Registrant, effective July 6, 1994 (incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, Exhibit 3.1, filed on August 6, 2008)
3.1.1	Articles Supplementary of the Registrant, effective August 10, 1994 (incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, Exhibit 3.1.1, filed on August 6, 2008)
3.1.2	Articles Supplementary of the Registrant, effective August 11, 1995 (incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, Exhibit 3.1.2, filed on August 6, 2008)
3.1.3	Articles Supplementary of the Registrant, effective August 9, 1996 (incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, Exhibit 3.1.3, filed on August 6, 2008)
3.1.4	Certificate of Amendment of the Registrant, effective June 30, 1998 (incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, Exhibit 3.1.4, filed on August 6, 2008)
3.1.5	Articles Supplementary of the Registrant, effective April 7, 2003 (incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, Exhibit 3.1.5, filed on August 6, 2008)
3.1.6	Articles of Amendment of the Registrant, effective June 12, 2008 (incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, Exhibit 3.1.6, filed on August 6, 2008)
3.1.7	Articles of Amendment of the Registrant, effective May 19, 2009 (incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, Exhibit 3.1, filed on May 21, 2009)
3.1.8	Articles of Amendment of the Registrant, effective May 24, 2011 (incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, Exhibit 3.1, filed on May 20, 2011)
3.1.9	Articles of Amendment of the Registrant, effective May 18, 2012 (incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, Exhibit 3.1, filed on May 21, 2012)
3.1.10	Articles of Amendment of the Registrant, effective May 16, 2013 (incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, Exhibit 3.1, filed on May 21, 2013)
3.2.1	Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Registrant, as adopted on March 5, 2008 (incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, Exhibit 3.1, filed on March 11, 2008)
3.2.2	First Amendment to Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Registrant, as adopted on May 17, 2012 (incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, Exhibit 3.2, filed on May 21, 2012)
31.1	Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
31.2	Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.1	Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.2	Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
101	Pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T, the following financial information from the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2014, is filed in XBRL-formatted interactive data files: (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013; (ii) Consolidated Statements of Income for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013; (iii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013; (iv) Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013; (v) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013; and (vi) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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EX-31.1

EXHIBIT 31.1

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF

THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Martin S. Hughes, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Redwood Trust, Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over the financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and we have:

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: May 6, 2014	/S/ MARTIN S. HUGHES
	Martin S. Hughes
	Chief Executive Officer

EX-31.2

EXHIBIT 31.2

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF

THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Christopher J. Abate, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Redwood Trust, Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over the financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and we have:

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: May 6, 2014	/ S/ CHRISTOPHER J. ABATE
	Christopher J. Abate
	Chief Financial Officer

EX-32.1

EXHIBIT 32.1

CERTIFICATION

Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350, the undersigned officer of Redwood Trust, Inc. (the “Registrant”) hereby certifies that the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended March 31, 2014 (the “Quarterly Report”) fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d), as applicable, of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and that the information contained in the Quarterly Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Registrant.

Date: May 6, 2014	/S/ MARTIN S. HUGHES
	Martin S. Hughes
	Chief Executive Officer

The foregoing certification is being furnished solely pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350 and is not being filed as part of the Quarterly Report or as a separate disclosure document.

EX-32.2

EXHIBIT 32.2

CERTIFICATION

Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350, the undersigned officer of Redwood Trust, Inc. (the “Registrant”) hereby certifies that the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended March 31, 2014 (the “Quarterly Report”) fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d), as applicable, of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and that the information contained in the Quarterly Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Registrant.

Date: May 6, 2014	/ S/ CHRISTOPHER J. ABATE
	Christopher J. Abate
	Chief Financial Officer

The foregoing certification is being furnished solely pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350 and is not being filed as part of the Quarterly Report or as a separate disclosure document.

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Short-Term Debt (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Outstanding Balances of Short-Term Debt by Type of Collateral Securing Debt

The table below summarizes the facilities that are available to us and the balances of short-term debt at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 by the type of collateral securing the debt.

	March 31, 2014
(Dollars in Thousands)	Number of Facilities		Outstanding		Limit		Maturity
Collateral Type
Residential loans		5	$	512,305	$	1,400,000		4/2014-2/2015
Commercial loans		1		68,043		100,000		4/2014
Real estate securities		7		708,413		-		4/2014-5/2014
Total		13	$	1,288,761
	December 31, 2013
(Dollars in Thousands)	Number of Facilities		Outstanding		Limit		Maturity
Collateral Type
Residential loans		5	$	184,789	$	1,400,000		1/2014 - 12/2014
Commercial loans		1		-		100,000		4/2014
Real estate securities		7		677,974		-		1/2014 - 2/2014
Total		13	$	862,763

Short-Term Debt by Weighted Average Interest Rates and Collateral Type

The table below summarizes short-term debt by weighted average interest rates and by collateral type at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

	March 31, 2014						December 31, 2013
(Dollars in Thousands)	Amount Borrowed		Weighted Average Interest Rate		Weighted Average Days Until Maturity		Amount Borrowed		Weighted Average Interest Rate		Weighted Average Days Until Maturity
Collateral Type
Residential loan collateral	$	512,305		1.71%		159	$	184,789		1.71%		228
Commercial loan collateral		68,043		2.41%		26		-		-		-
Real estate securities collateral		708,413		1.34%		16		677,974		1.34%		15
Total Short-Term Debt	$	1,288,761		1.54%		73	$	862,763		1.42%		61

Remaining Maturities of Short Term Debt

The following table presents the remaining maturities of short-term debt at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

(In Thousands)	March 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
Within 30 days	$	790,958	$	659,262
31 to 90 days		234,156		54,434
Over 90 days		263,647		149,067
Total Short-Term Debt	$	1,288,761	$	862,763

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Long-Term Debt - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit facility outstanding amount	$ 0		$ 0
Convertible notes		287,500,000
Debt Instrument interest rate		4.625%
Debt instrument maturity year		2018
Debt instrument redemption date		Apr. 15, 2018
Net proceeds from issuance of convertible debt		279,000,000
Interest expense yield	5.40%
Accrued interest payable	1,000,000		1,000,000
Convertible senior notes conversion rate	41.1320
Debt instrument convertible base principal amount of conversion	1,000
Convertible senior notes conversion per share	$ 24.31
Accrued interest payable balance on long-term debt	9,832,000		6,366,000
Senior Notes due 2018
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Accrued interest payable	6,000,000
Commercial Loan Warehouse Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit facility outstanding amount	51,000,000		49,000,000
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity	150,000,000
Line of credit facility, maturity period	18 months
Line of credit facility, average balance	50,000,000
Interest expense yield on borrowing	5.34%
Fair value of commercial loans pledged as collateral	82,000,000
Commercial Secured Borrowings
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Commercial mortgage loans	35,000,000
Trust Preferred Securities
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest expense yield	2.42%	2.63%
Debt instrument face amount	100,000,000
Percentage of yield of debt securities	6.78%	6.86%
Subordinated Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest expense yield	2.42%	2.63%
Debt instrument face amount	40,000,000
Percentage of yield of debt securities	6.78%	6.86%
Long-term Debt | Maximum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Accrued interest payable balance on long-term debt	$ 1,000,000		$ 1,000,000

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Securitization Activity Related to Unconsolidated Variable Interest Entity's Sponsored by Redwood (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Securities retained, at fair value		$ 165,936
MSRs recognized	2,294	12,466
Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Principal balance of loans transferred		2,240,652
Gains on sale		138
MSRs recognized		12,466
Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary | Trading Securities
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Securities retained, at fair value		51,208
Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary | Available-for-sale Securities
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Securities retained, at fair value		$ 114,728

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Redwood Trust - Additional Information (Detail)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014 Segment
Nature Of Operations [Line Items]
Number of Operating segments	3

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Components of Mortgage Banking Activities, Net (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014		Mar. 31, 2013
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Sequoia IO securities	$ (4,277)		$ 1,930
Risk management derivatives	(7,081)		1,022
Mortgage banking activities, net	(687)		45,000
Mortgage Banking Activities
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Sequoia IO securities	(4,277)		1,929
Loan purchase and forward sale commitments	8
Net gains on commercial loan originations and sales			7,178
Mortgage banking activities, net	(687)		45,000
Mortgage Banking Activities | Residential Mortgage Banking Activities
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Loans, at fair value	7,037		34,870
Risk management derivatives	(4,278)	[1]	1,888	[1]
Mortgage banking activities, net	(1,510)		38,687
Mortgage Banking Activities | Commercial Mortgage Banking Activities
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Loans, at fair value	3,626
Risk management derivatives	(2,803)	[1]	(865)	[1]
Mortgage banking activities, net	$ 823		$ 6,313

[1] Represents market valuation changes of derivatives that are used to manage risks associated with our accumulation of residential and commercial loans.

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Residential Loans - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014 Contract	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013 Contract
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Carrying value	$ 2,464,930,000		$ 2,166,434,000
Residential Loans
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Charge-offs, net	484,000	795,000
Loss confirmation period	23 months
Average recorded investment of loans individually evaluated for impairment	9,000,000	6,000,000
Interest income recognized on impaired loans	38,000	11,000
Residential Loans Held for Investment
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Principal value	1,699,887,000		1,770,803,000
Carrying value	1,689,994,000		1,762,167,000
Unamortized premium, net	15,678,000		16,791,000
Weighted average original loan-to-value (LTV)	66.00%
Weighted average original Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO) score	733
Charge-offs, net	1,000,000	1,000,000
Principal value	2,000,000	2,000,000
Residential Loans Held for Investment | Residential Loans Acquired Prior To July 1st 2004
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Principal value	699,000,000		731,000,000
Unamortized premium, net	10,000,000		11,000,000
Percentage of loans prepaid	4.00%
Percentage of premiums amortized	8.00%
Residential Loans Held for Investment | Residential Loans Acquired After July 1st 2004
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Principal value	1,000,000,000		1,000,000,000
Unamortized premium, net	6,000,000		6,000,000
Percentage of loans prepaid	4.00%
Percentage of premiums amortized	4.00%
Residential Loans Held for Investment | First Mortgage
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Percentage of loan portfolio	99.00%
Residential Loans Held for Investment | Second Mortgage
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Percentage of loan portfolio	1.00%
Residential Loans at Fair Value
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Number of loans	1,365		537
Principal value	758,000,000		399,000,000
Principal value	1,070,000,000
Carrying value	773,000,000		403,000,000
Positive Valuation adjustments	7,037,000	34,870,000
Residential Loans at Lower of Cost or Fair Value
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Number of loans	10		10
Principal value	2,000,000		2,000,000
Carrying value	1,642,000		1,665,000
Valuation adjustments	$ 2,000	$ 40,000

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Reconciliation of Statutory Tax Rate to Effective Tax Rate (Detail)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Federal statutory rate	34.00%	34.00%
State statutory rate, net of Federal tax effect	7.20%	7.20%
Differences in taxable (loss) income from GAAP income	(1.70%)	(2.80%)
Change in valuation allowance	3.70%	(13.80%)
Dividends paid deduction	(60.80%)	(9.30%)
Effective Tax Rate	(17.60%)	15.30%

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Cash Flows Related to Unconsolidated Variable Interest Entity's Sponsored by Redwood (Detail) (Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary, USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Cash proceeds		$ 2,153,850
MSR fees received	3,423	976
Funding of compensating interest	(33)	(118)
Cash flows received on retained securities	$ 12,303	$ 5,067

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Recorded Investment and Past Due Status of Residential Loans Individually Evaluated for Impairment (Detail) (Residential Loans, USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Total Loans	$ 10,259	$ 8,433
Individually Evaluated for Impairment
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
30-59 Days Past Due	1,545	1,560
60-89 Days Past Due
90+ Days Past Due	560	567
Current	$ 8,154	$ 6,306

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Short-Term Debt - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Securities pledged as collateral	$ 875,000,000
Average balance of short-term debt	1,010,000,000
Accrued interest payable on short-term debt	1,000,000	1,000,000
Committed line of credit with financial institutions	10,000,000	10,000,000
Committed line of credit with financial institutions, outstanding	0	0
Residential Loans
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Loan pledged as collateral	574,000,000
Commercial Loans
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Loan pledged as collateral	$ 93,000,000
Credit Agreement
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Number of bank counterparties	13

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Taxes (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Reconciliation of Statutory Tax Rate to Effective Tax Rate

The following is a reconciliation of the statutory federal and state tax rates to our projected annual effective rate at March 31, 2014 and 2013.

Reconciliation of Statutory Tax Rate to Effective Tax Rate

	March 31, 2014		March 31, 2013
Federal statutory rate		34.0  %		34.0  %
State statutory rate, net of Federal tax effect		7.2  %		7.2  %
Differences in taxable (loss) income from GAAP income		(1.7) %		(2.8) %
Change in valuation allowance		3.7  %		(13.8) %
Dividends paid deduction		(60.8) %		(9.3) %
Effective Tax Rate		(17.6) %		15.3  %

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Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Carrying Values and Estimated Fair Values of Assets and Liabilities

The following table presents the carrying values and estimated fair values of assets and liabilities that are required to be recorded or disclosed at fair value at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

	March 31, 2014				December 31, 2013
	Carrying		Fair		Carrying		Fair
(In Thousands)	Value		Value		Value		Value
Assets
Residential loans, held-for-sale
At fair value	$	773,294	$	773,294	$	402,602	$	402,602
At lower of cost or fair value		1,642		1,798		1,665		1,817
Residential loans, held-for-investment		1,689,994		1,555,530		1,762,167		1,610,024
Commercial loans, held-for-sale		77,155		77,155		89,111		89,111
Commercial loans, held-for-investment
At fair value		69,436		69,436		-		-
At amortized cost		344,684		350,261		343,344		348,305
Trading securities		120,123		120,123		124,555		124,555
Available-for-sale securities		1,622,885		1,622,885		1,558,306		1,558,306
MSRs		64,971		64,971		64,824		64,824
Cash and cash equivalents		149,966		149,966		173,201		173,201
Restricted cash		432		432		398		398
Accrued interest receivable		14,410		14,410		13,475		13,475
Derivative assets		4,438		4,438		7,787		7,787
REO (1)		2,607		2,995		3,661		4,084
Margin receivable (1)		44,746		44,746		31,149		31,149
Other collateral posted (1)		5,000		5,000		5,000		5,000
Liabilities
Short-term debt	$	1,288,761	$	1,288,761	$	862,763	$	862,763
Accrued interest payable		9,832		9,832		6,366		6,366
Derivative liabilities		27,197		27,197		18,167		18,167
ABS issued		1,854,344		1,722,220		1,942,962		1,746,906
Commercial long-term debt		51,458		51,458		49,467		49,467
Commercial secured borrowings		34,774		34,774		-		-
Convertible notes		287,500		309,063		287,500		299,719
Other long-term debt		139,500		112,995		139,500		111,600

(1) These assets are included in Other Assets on our consolidated balance sheets.

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis

The following table presents the assets and liabilities recorded that are reported at fair value on our consolidated balance sheets on a recurring basis at March 31, 2014, as well as the fair value hierarchy of the valuation inputs used to measure fair value.

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis at March 31, 2014

March 31, 2014	Carrying		Fair Value Measurements Using
(In Thousands)	Value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Assets
Residential loans, at fair value	$	773,294	$	-	$	149,749	$	623,545
Commercial loans, at fair value		146,591		-		-		146,591
Trading securities		120,123		-		-		120,123
Available-for-sale securities		1,622,885		-		-		1,622,885
MSRs		64,971		-		-		64,971
Derivative assets		4,438		913		3,430		95
Liabilities
Derivative liabilities		27,197		863		26,045		289
Commercial secured borrowings		34,774		-		-		34,774

Changes in Level 3 Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis

The following table presents additional information about Level 3 assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis for the three months ended March 31, 2014.

Changes in Level 3 Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

	Assets										Liabilities
(In Thousands)	Residential   Loans		Commercial   Loans		Trading     Securities		AFS     Securities		MSRs		Loan Purchase  Commitments		Commercial Secured   Borrowings
Beginning balance - December 31, 2013	$	391,100	$	89,111	$	124,555	$	1,558,306	$	64,824	$	379	$	-
Principal paydowns		(6,922)		(3,254)		(2)		(42,303)		-		-		-
Gains (losses) in net income, net		7,449		3,626		(4,430)		12,172		(2,711)		(84)		-
Unrealized gains in OCI, net		-		-		-		20,621		-		-		-
Acquisitions		794,031		122,509		-		74,089		2,858		-		34,774
Sales		(561,550)		(65,401)		-		-		-		-		-
Other settlements, net		(563)		-		-		-		-		(101)		-
Ending Balance - March 31, 2014	$	623,545	$	146,591	$	120,123	$	1,622,885	$	64,971	$	194	$	34,774

Portion of Net Gains (Losses) Attributable to Level 3 Assets and Liabilities Still Held and Included in Net Income

The following table presents the portion of gains or losses included in our consolidated statements of income that were attributable to Level 3 assets and liabilities recorded at fair value on a recurring basis and held at March 31, 2014 and 2013. Gains or losses incurred on assets or liabilities sold, matured, called, or fully written down during the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 are not included in this presentation.

Portion of Net Gains (Losses) Attributable to Level 3 Assets and Liabilities Still Held at March 31, 2014 and 2013 Included in Net Income

	Included in Net Income
	Three Months Ended March 31,
(In Thousands)	2014		2013
Assets
Residential loans, at fair value	$	3,483	$	4,326
Commercial loans, at fair value		2,530		-
Trading securities		(4,431)		(488)
Available-for-sale securities		(113)		(24)
MSRs		(2,291)		811
Liabilities
Loan purchase commitments		(235)		-

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Non-Recurring Basis

The following table presents information on assets recorded at fair value on a non-recurring basis at March 31, 2014. This table does not include the carrying value and gains or losses associated with the asset types below that were not recorded at fair value on our balance sheet at March 31, 2014.

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis at March 31, 2014

									Gain (Loss) for
March 31, 2014	Carrying		Fair Value Measurements Using						Three Months Ended
(In Thousands)	Value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		March 31, 2014
Assets
Residential loans, at lower of cost or fair value	$	1,229	$	-	$	-	$	1,229	$	(2)
REO		829		-		-		829		169

Market Valuation Adjustments, Net

The following table presents the components of market valuation adjustments, net, recorded in our consolidated statements of income for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.

Market Valuation Adjustments, Net

	Three Months Ended March 31,
(In Thousands)	2014		2013
Mortgage banking activities	$		$
Residential loans, at fair value		7,037		34,870
Commercial loans, at fair value		3,626		-
Trading securities		(4,277)		1,930
Derivative instruments, net		(7,081)		1,022
Loan purchase and forward sale commitments		8		-
Total mortgage banking activities		(687)		37,822
MSRs		(2,711)		342
Other
Residential loans, at lower of cost or fair value		(2)		40
Trading securities		(154)		(567)
Impairments on AFS securities		(113)		(24)
REO		(142)		227
Other derivative instruments, net		(5,727)		21
Total other		(6,138)		(303)
Total Market Valuation Adjustments, Net	$	(9,536)	$	37,861

Quantitative Information about Significant Unobservable Inputs Used in Valuation of Level 3 Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value

The following table provides quantitative information about the significant unobservable inputs used in the valuation of our Level 3 assets and liabilities measured at fair value.

Fair Value Methodology for Level 3 Financial Instruments

March 31, 2014  (Dollars in Thousands)	Fair Value		Unobservable Input	Range			Weighted Average
Assets
Residential loans, at fair value:
Loans priced to securitization or priced to whole	$	517,542	Discount rate		3 - 4	%		3	%
loan market and uncommitted to sell			Prepayment rate		10 - 10	%		10	%
			Default rate		1 - 1	%		1	%
			Loss severity		22 - 22	%		22	%
			Credit support		7 - 8	%		7	%
			Spread to securitization		50 bps -50	bps		50	bps
Loans priced to whole loan market, committed to sell		106,003	Pool fallout assumption		10 bps -10	bps		10	bps
Residential loans, at lower of cost or fair value		1,229	Loss severity		15- 28	%		22	%
Commercial loans, at fair value		146,591	Credit spread		148 bps -148	bps		148	bps
			Credit support		24 - 24	%		24	%
Trading and AFS securities		1,743,008	Discount rate		4 - 12	%		6	%
			Prepayment speed		1 - 35	%		11	%
			Default rate		0 - 35	%		8	%
			Loss severity		20 - 64	%		33	%
			Credit support		0 - 84	%		6	%
MSRs		64,971	Discount rate		9 - 12	%		11	%
			Prepayment rate		5 - 50	%		9	%
REO		829	Loss severity		0 - 60	%		41	%
Liabilities
Commercial secured financing		34,774	Credit spread		148 bps - 148	bps		148	bps
			Credit support		24 - 24	%		24	%
Loan purchase commitments, net		194	MSR Multiple		1 - 5	%		4	%
			Pullthrough rate		65 - 99	%		84	%

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Summary of Classifications and Carrying Value of Commercial Loans (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Commercial Loans [Line Items]
Commercial loans	$ 491,275	$ 432,455
Commercial Loans at Fair Value
Commercial Loans [Line Items]
Commercial loans	77,155	89,111
Commercial Loans Held-for-Investment, at Fair Value
Commercial Loans [Line Items]
Commercial loans	69,436
Commercial Loans Held-for-Investment, at Amortized Cost
Commercial Loans [Line Items]
Commercial loans	$ 344,684	$ 343,344

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Equity - Additional Information (Detail)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Nov. 30, 2007
Stockholders Equity Note [Line Items]
Net effect of dilutive equity awards	2,529,978	2,371,548
Dilutive common shares outstanding, assuming conversion of convertible notes to common shares		3,416,241
Stock repurchase program authorized number of shares to be repurchased	0		5,000,000
Stock repurchase program authorized number of shares remained for repurchase	4,005,985
Convertible notes
Stockholders Equity Note [Line Items]
Securities excluded in the calculation of diluted earnings per share	11,825,450
Equity awards
Stockholders Equity Note [Line Items]
Securities excluded in the calculation of diluted earnings per share	79,535	287,431

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Components of Corporate/Other (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Interest income	$ 55,486	$ 53,524
Interest expense	(19,060)	(18,260)
Net interest income (loss)	36,426	35,264
Provision for loan losses	(1,284)	(2,039)
Mortgage banking activities, net	(687)	45,000
MSR income, net	606	1,021
Other market valuation adjustments, net	(6,138)	(303)
Realized gains, net	1,092	12,267
Operating expenses	(19,525)	(19,691)
Provision for income taxes	1,843	(10,909)
Net Income	12,333	60,610
Non-cash amortization expense	9,076	5,990
Legacy Consolidated VIEs
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Interest income	6,828	10,067
Interest expense	(5,460)	(7,268)
Net interest income (loss)	1,368	2,799
Provision for loan losses	(629)	(1,354)
Mortgage banking activities, net
MSR income, net
Other market valuation adjustments, net	(142)	227
Realized gains, net	105	19
Operating expenses	(52)	(34)
Net Income	650	1,657
Non-cash amortization expense	(1,363)	(1,103)
Other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Interest income	2	12
Interest expense	(6,126)	(3,408)
Net interest income (loss)	(6,124)	(3,396)
Mortgage banking activities, net
MSR income, net
Other market valuation adjustments, net	(37)
Operating expenses	(9,104)	(10,736)
Provision for income taxes	126	(357)
Net Income	(15,139)	(14,489)
Non-cash amortization expense	(583)	(194)
Corporate/Other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Interest income	6,830	10,079
Interest expense	(11,586)	(10,676)
Net interest income (loss)	(4,756)	(597)
Provision for loan losses	(629)	(1,354)
Mortgage banking activities, net
MSR income, net
Other market valuation adjustments, net	(179)	227
Realized gains, net	105	19
Operating expenses	(9,156)	(10,770)
Provision for income taxes	126	(357)
Net Income	(14,489)	(12,832)
Non-cash amortization expense	$ (1,946)	$ (1,297)

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Summary of Activity in Allowance for Losses on Residential Loans (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Provision for loan losses	$ 1,284	$ 2,039
Residential Loans
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of period	25,427	28,504
Charge-offs, net	(484)	(795)
Provision for loan losses	628	1,355
Balance at End of Period	$ 25,571	$ 29,064

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Components of Carrying Value (Which Equals Fair Value) of Residential Available for Sale Securities (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Carrying Value	$ 1,622,885	$ 1,558,306
Senior Securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Carrying Value	892,783	855,692
Senior Securities | Prime
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Carrying Value	699,786	662,306
Senior Securities | Non-prime
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Carrying Value	192,997	193,386
Re-REMIC
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Carrying Value	192,208	176,376
Subordinate Securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Carrying Value	537,894	526,238
Subordinate Securities | Prime
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Carrying Value	537,735	526,095
Subordinate Securities | Non-prime
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Carrying Value	159	143
Residential
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Principal balance	1,837,032	1,808,992
Credit reserve	(95,688)	(116,870)
Unamortized discount, net	(303,733)	(298,469)
Amortized cost	1,437,611	1,393,653
Gross unrealized gains	198,880	187,786
Gross unrealized losses	(13,606)	(23,133)
Carrying Value	1,622,885	1,558,306
Residential | Senior Securities | Prime
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Principal balance	703,977	670,051
Credit reserve	(6,815)	(10,144)
Unamortized discount, net	(42,255)	(44,133)
Amortized cost	654,907	615,774
Gross unrealized gains	46,589	47,980
Gross unrealized losses	(1,710)	(1,448)
Carrying Value	699,786	662,306
Residential | Senior Securities | Non-prime
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Principal balance	212,629	218,603
Credit reserve	(11,625)	(13,840)
Unamortized discount, net	(36,867)	(36,882)
Amortized cost	164,137	167,881
Gross unrealized gains	28,860	25,654
Gross unrealized losses		(149)
Carrying Value	192,997	193,386
Residential | Re-REMIC
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Principal balance	223,709	214,046
Credit reserve	(20,590)	(30,429)
Unamortized discount, net	(87,910)	(80,188)
Amortized cost	115,209	103,429
Gross unrealized gains	76,999	72,947
Carrying Value	192,208	176,376
Residential | Subordinate Securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Principal balance	696,717	706,292
Credit reserve	(56,658)	(62,457)
Unamortized discount, net	(136,701)	(137,266)
Amortized cost	503,358	506,569
Gross unrealized gains	46,432	41,205
Gross unrealized losses	(11,896)	(21,536)
Carrying Value	$ 537,894	$ 526,238

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Summary of Unconsolidated Variable Interest Entity's Sponsored by Redwood (Detail) (Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary, USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
On-balance sheet assets, at fair value:
Maximum loss exposure	$ 523,416	[1]	$ 515,920	[1]
Principal balance of loans outstanding	6,516,252		6,627,874
Principal balance of delinquent loans 30+ days delinquent	14,223		14,587
Interest-only Securities
On-balance sheet assets, at fair value:
Securities	106,228		110,505
Senior and Subordinate Securities
On-balance sheet assets, at fair value:
Securities	$ 417,188		$ 405,415

[1] Maximum loss exposure from our involvement with unconsolidated VIEs pertains to the carrying value of our securities retained from these VIEs and represents estimated losses that would be incurred under severe, hypothetical circumstances, such as if the value of our interests and any associated collateral declines to zero. This does not include, for example, any potential exposure to representation and warranty claims associated with our initial transfer of loans into a securitization.

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Components of Asset-Backed Securities Issued by Consolidated Securitization Entities Sponsored, Along With Other Selected Information (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014 Asset-backed Securities	Dec. 31, 2013 Asset-backed Securities	Mar. 31, 2014 Asset-backed Securities Certificates With Principal Value	Dec. 31, 2013 Asset-backed Securities Certificates With Principal Value	Mar. 31, 2014 Asset-backed Securities Interest Only Certificates	Dec. 31, 2013 Asset-backed Securities Interest Only Certificates	Mar. 31, 2014 Asset-backed Securities Sequoia Contract	Dec. 31, 2013 Asset-backed Securities Sequoia Contract	Mar. 31, 2014 Asset-backed Securities Sequoia Minimum	Dec. 31, 2013 Asset-backed Securities Sequoia Minimum	Mar. 31, 2014 Asset-backed Securities Sequoia Maximum	Dec. 31, 2013 Asset-backed Securities Sequoia Maximum	Mar. 31, 2014 Asset-backed Securities Sequoia Certificates With Principal Value	Dec. 31, 2013 Asset-backed Securities Sequoia Certificates With Principal Value	Mar. 31, 2014 Asset-backed Securities Sequoia Interest Only Certificates	Dec. 31, 2013 Asset-backed Securities Sequoia Interest Only Certificates	Mar. 31, 2014 Asset-backed Securities Residential Resecuritization Contract	Dec. 31, 2013 Asset-backed Securities Residential Resecuritization Contract	Mar. 31, 2014 Asset-backed Securities Residential Resecuritization Certificates With Principal Value	Dec. 31, 2013 Asset-backed Securities Residential Resecuritization Certificates With Principal Value	Mar. 31, 2014 Asset-backed Securities Commercial Securitization Contract	Dec. 31, 2013 Asset-backed Securities Commercial Securitization Contract	Mar. 31, 2014 Asset-backed Securities Commercial Securitization Certificates With Principal Value	Dec. 31, 2013 Asset-backed Securities Commercial Securitization Certificates With Principal Value
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal value				$ 1,867,238	$ 1,956,951	$ 2,951	$ 3,400							$ 1,637,485	$ 1,708,324	$ 2,951	$ 3,400			$ 82,179	$ 94,934			$ 147,574	$ 153,693
Unamortized discount		(15,845)	(17,389)					(15,845)	(17,389)
Total ABS Issued		$ 1,854,344	$ 1,942,962					$ 1,624,591	$ 1,694,335									$ 82,179	$ 94,934			$ 147,574	$ 153,693
Weighted average interest rates, by series										0.17%	0.24%	4.24%	4.23%					2.21%	2.21%			5.62%	5.62%
Stated maturities	2018									2014	2014	2047	2047					2046	2046			2018	2018
Number of series								24	24									1	1			1	1

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Loan Modifications Determined to be Troubled Debt Restructuring (Detail) (Residential Loans, USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014 Contract	Mar. 31, 2013 Contract
Residential Loans
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]
Number of modifications	5	3
Pre-modification outstanding recorded investment	$ 1,915	$ 764
Post-modification outstanding recorded investment	1,893	796
Loan modification effect on net interest income after provision and other MVA	(409)	(169)
Number of modifications	3	2
Recorded investment	$ 919	$ 409

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Real Estate Securities - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014 Investment	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013 Investment
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Trading securities	$ 120,123,000		$ 124,555,000
Number of AFS securities	298		303
Number of securities in unrealized loss position	59		76
Number of securities in a continuous unrealized loss position for twelve consecutive months or longer	14		5
Gross unrealized losses on AFS securities	14,000,000
Other than temporary impairment loss on AFS securities	2,000,000
Income Statement, other-than-temporary impairments	113,000	24,000
Accumulated other comprehensive income, other-than-temporary impairments	1,558,000	0
Senior Securities
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Trading securities	114,957,000		119,575,000
Trading Securities
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Unpaid principal balance	15,000,000		15,000,000
Interest Only Securities
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Trading securities	115,000,000
Residential Subordinate Securities
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Trading securities	5,000,000
Prime | Senior Securities
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Trading securities	106,228,000		110,505,000
Securities financed through non-recourse resecuritization entity	125,000,000		131,000,000
Non-prime | Senior Securities
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Trading securities	8,729,000		9,070,000
Securities financed through non-recourse resecuritization entity	131,000,000		132,000,000
Residential
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Marketable securities, due from five to ten years	2,000,000
Marketable securities, less than five years	$ 729,000

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Commercial Loans Held-For-Investment at Amortized Cost (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Commercial Loans [Line Items]
Carrying Value	$ 491,275	$ 432,455
Commercial Loans Held-for-Investment, at Amortized Cost
Commercial Loans [Line Items]
Principal balance	355,183	353,331
Unamortized discount, net	(2,471)	(2,614)
Recorded investment	352,712	350,717
Allowance for loan losses	(8,028)	(7,373)
Carrying Value	$ 344,684	$ 343,344

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Trading Securities by Collateral Type (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Trading securities	$ 120,123	$ 124,555
Senior Securities
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Trading securities	114,957	119,575
Senior Securities | Prime
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Trading securities	106,228	110,505
Senior Securities | Non-prime
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Trading securities	8,729	9,070
Subordinate Securities
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Trading securities	5,166	4,980
Subordinate Securities | Prime
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Trading securities	$ 5,166	$ 4,980

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Loans Individually Evaluated for Impairment (Detail) (Residential Loans, USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Residential Loans
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Principal balance	$ 10,474	$ 8,638
Recorded investment	10,259	8,433
Related allowance	$ 881	$ 665

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Carrying Value for Residential Loans Held-for-Investment (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Carrying Value	$ 2,464,930	$ 2,166,434
Residential Loans Held for Investment
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Principal balance	1,699,887	1,770,803
Unamortized premium, net	15,678	16,791
Recorded investment	1,715,565	1,787,594
Allowance for loan losses	(25,571)	(25,427)
Carrying Value	$ 1,689,994	$ 1,762,167

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Mortgage Banking Activities

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Mortgage Banking Activities

Note 18. Mortgage Banking Activities

The following table presents the components of mortgage banking activities, net, recorded in our consolidated income statements for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.

Components of Mortgage Banking Activities, Net

	Three Months Ended March 31,
(In Thousands)	2014		2013
Residential mortgage banking activities:
Changes in fair value of:
Residential loans, at fair value	$	7,037	$	34,870
Sequoia IO securities		(4,277)		1,929
Risk management derivatives (1)		(4,278)		1,888
Loan purchase and forward sale commitments		8		-
Total residential mortgage banking activities:		(1,510)		38,687
Commercial mortgage banking activities:
Changes in fair value of:
Commercial loans, at fair value		3,626		-
Risk management derivatives (1)		(2,803)		(865)
Net gains on commercial loan originations and sales		-		7,178
Total commercial mortgage banking activities:		823		6,313
Mortgage Banking Activities, Net	$	(687)	$	45,000

(1) Represents market valuation changes of derivatives that are used to manage risks associated with our accumulation of residential and commercial loans.

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Detail)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Debt instrument maturity date	Apr. 15, 2018
Incentive Plan, mandatory holding period before awards vest	3 years
Employee Stock Purchase Plan, percentage of common stock fair value that employees can purchase	85.00%
Employees maximum 401(k) contribution	100.00%
Minimum percentage of taxable income distribution to shareholders to be taxed as a REIT	90.00%
Minimum
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Incentive Plan, awards vesting period	3 years
Maximum
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Incentive Plan, awards vesting period	4 years

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Equity (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Changes to Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component

The following table provides a summary of changes to accumulated other comprehensive income by component for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.

Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income by Component

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2014				Three Months Ended March 31, 2013
(In Thousands)	Net unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities		Net unrealized losses on interest rate agreements accounted for as cash flow hedges		Net unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities		Net unrealized losses on interest rate agreements accounted for as cash flow hedges
Balance at beginning of period	$	164,654	$	(15,888)	$	186,580	$	(48,248)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications		19,323		(8,795)		9,030		7,440
Amounts reclassified from other accumulated comprehensive income		1,298		60		(12,007)		88
Net current-period other comprehensive (loss) income		20,621		(8,735)		(2,977)		7,528
Balance at End of Period	$	185,275	$	(24,623)	$	183,603	$	(40,720)

Reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The following table provides a summary of reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income for three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.

Reclassifications Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

	Affected Line Item in the Income Statement	Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Three Months Ended March 31,
(In Thousands)		2014		2013
Net realized gains (losses) on AFS securities
Other than temporary impairment	Other market valuations, net	$	1,298	$	9
Gain on sale of AFS securities	Realized gains, net		-		(12,016)
		$	1,298	$	(12,007)
Net realized gains on interest rate agreements designated as cash flow hedges
Amortization of deferred loss	Interest expense	$	60	$	88
		$	60	$	88

Basic and Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share

The following table provides the basic and diluted earnings per common share computations for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.

Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Common Share

	Three Months Ended March 31,
(In Thousands, Except Share Data)	2014		2013
Basic Earnings Per Common Share:
Net income attributable to Redwood	$	12,333	$	60,610
Less: Dividends and undistributed earnings allocated to participating securities		(702)		(1,978)
Net income allocated to common shareholders	$	11,631	$	58,632
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding		82,410,562		81,556,880
Basic Earnings Per Common Share	$	0.14	$	0.72
Diluted Earnings Per Common Share:
Net income attributable to Redwood	$	12,333	$	60,610
Less: Dividends and undistributed earnings allocated to participating securities		(702)		(1,346)
Add back: Interest expense on convertible notes		-		923
Net income allocated to common shareholders	$	11,631	$	60,187
Weighted average common shares outstanding		82,410,562		81,556,880
Net effect of dilutive equity awards		2,529,978		2,371,548
Net effect of assumed convertible notes conversion to common shares		-		3,416,241
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding		84,940,540		87,344,669
Diluted Earnings Per Common Share	$	0.14	$	0.69

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Recorded Investment and Past Due Status of Residential Loans Collectively Evaluated for Impairment (Detail) (Residential Loans, USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Total Loans	$ 1,705,306	$ 1,779,161
Collectively Evaluated for Impairment
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
30-59 Days Past Due	31,308	34,187
60-89 Days Past Due	6,942	13,248
90 + Days Past Due	81,699	79,010
Current	$ 1,585,357	$ 1,652,716

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Income from Mortgage Servicing Rights, Net (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Servicing income, net:
Income	$ 3,598	$ 851
Late charges	35	6
Cost of sub-servicer	(316)	(178)
Net servicing income	3,317	679
Market valuation adjustments	(2,711)	342
Income from MSRs, Net	$ 606	$ 1,021

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Derivative Financial Instruments (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Aggregate Fair Value and Notional Amount of Derivative Financial Instruments

The following table presents the fair value and notional amount of derivative financial instruments held by us at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

	March 31, 2014				December 31, 2013
(In Thousands)	Fair Value		Notional Amount		Fair Value		Notional Amount
Assets - Risk Management Derivatives
Interest rate swaps	$	1,978	$	65,000	$	5,972	$	268,000
TBAs		913		393,000		1,138		241,000
Futures		-		-		-		-
Swaptions		1,443		270,000		595		340,000
Assets - Other Derivatives
Loan purchase commitments		96		43,731		-		360
Loan forward sale commitments		8		10,000		81		10,000
Total Assets	$	4,438	$	781,731	$	7,786	$	859,360
Liabilities - Cash Flow Hedges
Interest rate swaps	$	(25,316)	$	139,500	$	(16,519)	$	139,500
Liabilities - Risk Management Derivatives
Interest rate swaps		(727)		176,500		(80)		50,500
TBAs		(360)		308,000		(661)		235,000
Futures		(503)		144,000		(528)		162,000
Liabilities - Other Derivatives
Loan purchase commitments		(289)		110,830		(379)		42,562
Loan forward sale commitments		(2)		7,500
Total Liabilities	$	(27,197)	$	886,330	$	(18,167)	$	629,562
Total Derivative Financial Instruments, Net	$	(22,759)	$	1,668,061	$	(10,381)	$	1,488,922

Impact on Interest Expense of Interest Rate Agreements Accounted for as Cash Flow Hedges

The following table illustrates the impact on interest expense of our interest rate agreements accounted for as cash flow hedges for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.

Impact on Interest Expense of Our Interest Rate Agreements Accounted for as Cash Flow Hedges

	Three Months Ended March 31,
(In Thousands)	2014		2013
Net interest expense on cash interest rate agreements	$	(1,488)	$	(1,464)
Realized expense due to ineffective portion of cash flow hedges		-		-
Realized net losses reclassified from other comprehensive income		(60)		(88)
Total Interest Expense	$	(1,548)	$	(1,552)

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Assets and Liabilities of Consolidated Variable Interest Entity's (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014 Entity	Dec. 31, 2013
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Assets	$ 2,211,222	$ 2,299,576
Liabilities	1,856,219	1,944,911
Number of VIEs	26
Residential Loans Held for Investment
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Assets	1,689,994
Commercial Loans Held For Investment
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Assets	257,375
Real Estate Securities
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Assets	255,834
Restricted Cash
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Assets	323
Accrued Interest Receivable
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Assets	5,006
Other Assets
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Assets	2,690
Accrued Interest Payable
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Liabilities	1,875
Asset-backed Securities
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Liabilities	1,854,344
Sequoia
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Assets	1,695,297
Liabilities	1,625,749
Number of VIEs	24
Sequoia | Residential Loans Held for Investment
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Assets	1,689,994
Sequoia | Restricted Cash
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Assets	189
Sequoia | Accrued Interest Receivable
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Assets	2,507
Sequoia | Other Assets
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Assets	2,607
Sequoia | Accrued Interest Payable
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Liabilities	1,158
Sequoia | Asset-backed Securities
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Liabilities	1,624,591
Residential Resecuritization
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Assets	256,414
Liabilities	82,204
Number of VIEs	1
Residential Resecuritization | Real Estate Securities
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Assets	255,834
Residential Resecuritization | Accrued Interest Receivable
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Assets	580
Residential Resecuritization | Accrued Interest Payable
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Liabilities	25
Residential Resecuritization | Asset-backed Securities
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Liabilities	82,179
Commercial Securitization
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Assets	259,511
Liabilities	148,266
Number of VIEs	1
Commercial Securitization | Commercial Loans Held For Investment
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Assets	257,375
Commercial Securitization | Restricted Cash
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Assets	134
Commercial Securitization | Accrued Interest Receivable
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Assets	1,919
Commercial Securitization | Other Assets
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Assets	83
Commercial Securitization | Accrued Interest Payable
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Liabilities	692
Commercial Securitization | Asset-backed Securities
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Liabilities	$ 147,574

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Market Valuation Adjustments, Net (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014		Mar. 31, 2013
Mortgage banking activities market valuation adjustments
Trading securities	$ (4,277)		$ 1,930
Derivative instruments, net	(7,081)		1,022
Loan purchase and forward sale commitments	8
Total mortgage banking activities market valuation adjustments, net	(687)		37,822
MSRs	(2,711)		342
Other market valuation adjustments
Other market valuation adjustments, net	(6,138)	[1]	(303)	[1]
Total Market Valuation Adjustments, Net	(9,536)		37,861
Residential Loans at Fair Value
Mortgage banking activities market valuation adjustments
Loans, at fair value	7,037		34,870
Commercial Loans at Fair Value
Mortgage banking activities market valuation adjustments
Loans, at fair value	3,626
Residential Loans at Lower of Cost or Fair Value
Other market valuation adjustments
Other market valuation adjustments, net	(2)		40
Trading Securities
Other market valuation adjustments
Other market valuation adjustments, net	(154)		(567)
Impairments on AFS Securities
Other market valuation adjustments
Other market valuation adjustments, net	(113)		(24)
REO
Other market valuation adjustments
Other market valuation adjustments, net	(142)		227
Other Derivative Instruments
Other market valuation adjustments
Other market valuation adjustments, net	$ (5,727)		$ 21

[1] For the three months ended March 31, 2014, other-than-temporary impairments were $1,671, of which $113 were recognized through the Income Statement, and $1,558 were recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income. For the three months ended March 31, 2013, other-than-temporary impairments were $24, of which $24 were recognized through the Income Statement, and none was recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income.

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Summary of Carrying Value Components of Collateral for Asset-Backed Securities Issued and Outstanding (Detail) (Asset-backed Securities, USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Financial Instruments Owned and Pledged as Collateral [Line Items]
Collateral for ABS Issued	$ 2,211,139	$ 2,292,378
Residential Loans
Financial Instruments Owned and Pledged as Collateral [Line Items]
Collateral for ABS Issued	1,689,994	1,762,167
Commercial Loans
Financial Instruments Owned and Pledged as Collateral [Line Items]
Collateral for ABS Issued	257,375	257,741
Real Estate Securities
Financial Instruments Owned and Pledged as Collateral [Line Items]
Collateral for ABS Issued	255,834	263,204
Restricted Cash
Financial Instruments Owned and Pledged as Collateral [Line Items]
Collateral for ABS Issued	323	289
Accrued Interest Receivable
Financial Instruments Owned and Pledged as Collateral [Line Items]
Collateral for ABS Issued	5,006	5,316
REO
Financial Instruments Owned and Pledged as Collateral [Line Items]
Collateral for ABS Issued	2,607	3,661
Sequoia
Financial Instruments Owned and Pledged as Collateral [Line Items]
Collateral for ABS Issued	1,695,297	1,768,694
Sequoia | Residential Loans
Financial Instruments Owned and Pledged as Collateral [Line Items]
Collateral for ABS Issued	1,689,994	1,762,167
Sequoia | Restricted Cash
Financial Instruments Owned and Pledged as Collateral [Line Items]
Collateral for ABS Issued	189	152
Sequoia | Accrued Interest Receivable
Financial Instruments Owned and Pledged as Collateral [Line Items]
Collateral for ABS Issued	2,507	2,714
Sequoia | REO
Financial Instruments Owned and Pledged as Collateral [Line Items]
Collateral for ABS Issued	2,607	3,661
Residential Resecuritization
Financial Instruments Owned and Pledged as Collateral [Line Items]
Collateral for ABS Issued	256,414	263,831
Residential Resecuritization | Real Estate Securities
Financial Instruments Owned and Pledged as Collateral [Line Items]
Collateral for ABS Issued	255,834	263,204
Residential Resecuritization | Accrued Interest Receivable
Financial Instruments Owned and Pledged as Collateral [Line Items]
Collateral for ABS Issued	580	627
Commercial Securitization
Financial Instruments Owned and Pledged as Collateral [Line Items]
Collateral for ABS Issued	259,428	259,853
Commercial Securitization | Commercial Loans
Financial Instruments Owned and Pledged as Collateral [Line Items]
Collateral for ABS Issued	257,375	257,741
Commercial Securitization | Restricted Cash
Financial Instruments Owned and Pledged as Collateral [Line Items]
Collateral for ABS Issued	134	137
Commercial Securitization | Accrued Interest Receivable
Financial Instruments Owned and Pledged as Collateral [Line Items]
Collateral for ABS Issued	$ 1,919	$ 1,975

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Carrying Values and Estimated Fair Values of Assets and Liabilities (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
Assets
Trading securities	$ 120,123		$ 124,555
Available-for-sale securities	1,622,885		1,558,306
MSRs	64,971		64,824
Derivative assets	4,438		7,787
Liabilities
Derivative liabilities	27,197		18,167
Long/Other Long-term debt	34,774		0
Carrying Value
Assets
Trading securities	120,123		124,555
Available-for-sale securities	1,622,885		1,558,306
MSRs	64,971		64,824
Cash and cash equivalents	149,966		173,201
Restricted cash	432		398
Accrued interest receivable	14,410		13,475
Derivative assets	4,438		7,787
REO	2,607	[1]	3,661	[1]
Margin receivable	44,746	[1]	31,149	[1]
Other collateral posted	5,000	[1]	5,000	[1]
Liabilities
Short-term debt	1,288,761		862,763
Accrued interest payable	9,832		6,366
Derivative liabilities	27,197		18,167
ABS issued	1,854,344		1,942,962
Commercial long-term debt	51,458		49,467
Convertible notes	287,500		287,500
Long/Other Long-term debt	139,500		139,500
Carrying Value | Residential Loans at Fair Value
Assets
Loans, held-for-sale	773,294		402,602
Carrying Value | Residential Loans at Lower of Cost or Fair Value
Assets
Loans, held-for-sale	1,642		1,665
Carrying Value | Residential Loans Held for Investment
Assets
Loans, held-for-investment	1,689,994		1,762,167
Carrying Value | Commercial Loans at Fair Value
Assets
Loans, held-for-sale	77,155		89,111
Carrying Value | Commercial Loans Held For Investment
Assets
Loans, held-for-investment	69,436
Carrying Value | Commercial Loans Held-for-Investment, at Amortized Cost
Assets
Loans, held-for-investment	344,684		343,344
Carrying Value | Commercial Secured Borrowings
Liabilities
Long/Other Long-term debt	34,774
Fair Value
Assets
Trading securities	120,123		124,555
Available-for-sale securities	1,622,885		1,558,306
MSRs	64,971		64,824
Cash and cash equivalents	149,966		173,201
Restricted cash	432		398
Accrued interest receivable	14,410		13,475
Derivative assets	4,438		7,787
REO	2,995	[1]	4,084	[1]
Margin receivable	44,746	[1]	31,149	[1]
Other collateral posted	5,000	[1]	5,000	[1]
Liabilities
Short-term debt	1,288,761		862,763
Accrued interest payable	9,832		6,366
Derivative liabilities	27,197		18,167
ABS issued	1,722,220		1,746,906
Commercial long-term debt	51,458		49,467
Convertible notes	309,063		299,719
Long/Other Long-term debt	112,995		111,600
Fair Value | Residential Loans at Fair Value
Assets
Loans, held-for-sale	773,294		402,602
Fair Value | Residential Loans at Lower of Cost or Fair Value
Assets
Loans, held-for-sale	1,798		1,817
Fair Value | Residential Loans Held for Investment
Assets
Loans, held-for-investment	1,555,530		1,610,024
Fair Value | Commercial Loans at Fair Value
Assets
Loans, held-for-sale	77,155		89,111
Fair Value | Commercial Loans Held For Investment
Assets
Loans, held-for-investment	69,436
Fair Value | Commercial Loans Held-for-Investment, at Amortized Cost
Assets
Loans, held-for-investment	350,261		348,305
Fair Value | Commercial Secured Borrowings
Liabilities
Long/Other Long-term debt	$ 34,774

[1] These assets are included in Other Assets on our consolidated balance sheets.

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Segment Information (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Financial Information by Segment

The following table presents financial information by segment for the three months ended March 31, 2014.

Business Segment Financial Information

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
(In Thousands)	Residential Mortgage Banking		Residential Investments		Commercial Mortgage Banking and Investments		Corporate/ Other		Total
Interest income	$	10,668	$	27,594	$	10,394	$	6,830	$	55,486
Interest expense		(1,321)		(2,850)		(3,303)		(11,586)		(19,060)
Net interest income (loss)		9,347		24,744		7,091		(4,756)		36,426
Provision for loan losses		-		-		(655)		(629)		(1,284)
Mortgage banking activities, net		(1,510)		-		823		-		(687)
MSR income, net		-		606		-		-		606
Other market valuation adjustments, net		(2)		(5,957)		-		(179)		(6,138)
Realized gains, net		-		987		-		105		1,092
Operating expenses		(6,648)		(1,095)		(2,626)		(9,156)		(19,525)
(Provision for) benefit from income taxes		(165)		1,527		355		126		1,843
Segment Contribution	$	1,022	$	20,812	$	4,988	$	(14,489)
Net Income									$	12,333
Non-cash amortization expense		(52)		11,247		(173)		(1,946)		9,076
	Three Months Ended March 31, 2013
(In Thousands)	Residential Mortgage Banking		Residential Investments		Commercial Mortgage Banking and Investments		Corporate/ Other		Total
Interest income	$	9,756	$	23,518	$	10,171	$	10,079	$	53,524
Interest expense		(2,110)		(2,666)		(2,808)		(10,676)		(18,260)
Net interest income (loss)		7,646		20,852		7,363		(597)		35,264
Provision for loan losses		-		-		(685)		(1,354)		(2,039)
Mortgage banking activities, net		38,687		-		6,313		-		45,000
MSR income, net		-		1,021		-		-		1,021
Other market valuation adjustments, net		40		(570)		-		227		(303)
Realized gains, net		-		12,038		210		19		12,267
Operating expenses		(4,142)		(1,583)		(3,196)		(10,770)		(19,691)
Provision for income taxes		(8,904)		(425)		(1,223)		(357)		(10,909)
Segment Contribution	$	33,327	$	31,333	$	8,782	$	(12,832)
Net Income									$	60,610
Non-cash amortization expense		(106)		7,580		(187)		(1,297)		5,990

Supplemental Information by Segment

The following table presents supplemental information by segment at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

Supplemental Disclosures

(In Thousands)	Residential Mortgage Banking		Residential Investments		Commercial Mortgage Banking and Investments		Corporate/ Other		Total
March 31, 2014
Residential loans, held-for-sale	$	774,936	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	774,936
Residential loans, held-for-investment		-		-		-		1,689,994		1,689,994
Commercial loans		-		-		491,275		-		491,275
Real estate securities		106,228		1,636,780		-		-		1,743,008
Mortgage servicing rights		-		64,971		-		-		64,971
Total assets		903,177		1,715,739		496,700		1,891,495		5,007,111
December 31, 2013
Residential loans, held-for-sale	$	404,267	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	404,267
Residential loans, held-for-investment		-		-		-		1,762,167		1,762,167
Commercial loans		-		-		432,455		-		432,455
Real estate securities		110,505		1,572,356		-		-		1,682,861
Mortgage servicing rights		-		64,824		-		-		64,824
Total assets		531,092		1,655,209		439,139		1,983,088		4,608,528

Corporate and Other

Financial Information by Segment

The following table presents the components of Corporate/Other for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2014						Three Months Ended March 31, 2013
(In Thousands)	Legacy Consolidated VIEs		Other		Total		Legacy Consolidated VIEs		Other		Total
Interest income	$	6,828	$	2	$	6,830	$	10,067	$	12	$	10,079
Interest expense		(5,460)		(6,126)		(11,586)		(7,268)		(3,408)		(10,676)
Net interest income (loss)		1,368		(6,124)		(4,756)		2,799		(3,396)		(597)
Provision for loan losses		(629)		-		(629)		(1,354)		-		(1,354)
Mortgage banking activities, net		-		-		-		-		-		-
MSR income, net		-		-		-		-		-		-
Other market valuation adjustments, net		(142)		(37)		(179)		227		-		227
Realized gains, net		105		-		105		19		-		19
Operating expenses		(52)		(9,104)		(9,156)		(34)		(10,736)		(10,770)
Provision for income taxes		-		126		126		-		(357)		(357)
Total	$	650	$	(15,139)	$	(14,489)	$	1,657	$	(14,489)	$	(12,832)
Non-cash amortization expense		(1,363)		(583)		(1,946)		(1,103)		(194)		(1,297)

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Redwood Trust

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Redwood Trust

Note 1. Redwood Trust

Redwood Trust, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, is a specialty finance company focused on investing in mortgage- and other real estate-related assets and engaging in residential and commercial mortgage banking activities. We seek to invest in real estate-related assets that have the potential to generate attractive cash flow returns over time and to generate income through our residential and commercial mortgage banking activities. We operate our business in three segments: residential mortgage banking, residential investments, and commercial mortgage banking and investments.

Our primary sources of income are net interest income from our investment portfolios and noninterest income from our mortgage banking activities. Net interest income consists of the interest income we earn on investments less the interest expense we incur on borrowed funds and other liabilities. Income from mortgage banking activities consists of the profit we seek to generate through the acquisition or origination of loans and their subsequent sale or securitization. References herein to “Redwood,” the “company,” “we,” “us,” and “our” include Redwood Trust, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries, unless the context otherwise requires.

Redwood was incorporated in the State of Maryland on April 11, 1994, and commenced operations on August 19, 1994. Our executive offices are located at One Belvedere Place, Suite 300, Mill Valley, California 94941.

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Reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Other than temporary impairment	$ (113)	$ (24)
Realized gains, net	1,092	12,267
Total interest expense	19,060	18,260
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | Accumulated Investment Gain (Loss)
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Other than temporary impairment	1,298	9
Realized gains, net	1,298	(12,007)
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | Accumulated Investment Gain (Loss) | Gain on sale of AFS securities
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Gain on sale of AFS securities		(12,016)
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | Net unrealized losses on interest rate agreements accounted for as cash flow hedges
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Total interest expense	60	88
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | Net unrealized losses on interest rate agreements accounted for as cash flow hedges | Unrealized Gain Loss On Derivatives
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Total interest expense	$ 60	$ 88

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Fair Value of Financial Instruments - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Dealer marks of securities	85.00%
Percentage of carrying value for which dealer quotes have been received	96.00%
Percentage difference of internal valuation than dealer marks	1.00%
Commercial Loans
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Fair value option elected aggregate carrying amount, asset	$ 119
Commercial Secured Borrowings
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Fair value option elected aggregate carrying amount, asset	35
Senior Securities | Residential
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Fair value option elected aggregate carrying amount, asset	$ 1,070
Asset-backed Securities
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Dealer marks of securities	51.00%
Percentage difference of internal valuation than dealer marks	1.00%
Mortgage Servicing Rights | Maximum
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Percentage difference of internal valuation than dealer marks	1.00%

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Supplemental Information by Segment (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Residential loans	$ 2,464,930		$ 2,166,434
Commercial loans	491,275		432,455
Real estate securities	1,743,008		1,682,861
Mortgage servicing rights	64,971		64,824
Total assets	5,007,111	[1]	4,608,528	[1]
Residential Loans Held For Sale
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Residential loans	774,936		404,267
Residential Loans Held for Investment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Residential loans	1,689,994		1,762,167
Operating Segments | Residential Mortgage Banking
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Real estate securities	106,228		110,505
Total assets	903,177		531,092
Operating Segments | Residential Investments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Real estate securities	1,636,780		1,572,356
Mortgage servicing rights	64,971		64,824
Total assets	1,715,739		1,655,209
Operating Segments | Commercial Mortgage Banking and Investments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Commercial loans	491,275		432,455
Total assets	496,700		439,139
Operating Segments | Residential Loans Held For Sale | Residential Mortgage Banking
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Residential loans	774,936		404,267
Corporate/Other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total assets	1,891,495		1,983,088
Corporate/Other | Residential Loans Held for Investment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Residential loans	$ 1,689,994		$ 1,762,167

[1] Our consolidated balance sheets include assets of consolidated variable interest entities ("VIEs") that can only be used to settle obligations of these VIEs and liabilities of consolidated VIEs for which creditors do not have recourse to the primary beneficiary (Redwood Trust, Inc.). At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, assets of consolidated VIEs totaled $2,211,222 and $2,299,576, respectively, and liabilities of consolidated VIEs totaled $1,856,219 and $1,944,911, respectively. See Note 4 for further discussion.

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Equity Compensation Plans (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Equity Compensation Plans

The unamortized compensation cost of awards issued under the Incentive Plan and purchases under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan totaled $19 million at March 31, 2014, as shown in the following table.

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
(In Thousands)	Stock  Options		Restricted Stock		Deferred Stock Units		Performance Stock Units		Employee Stock Purchase Plan		Total
Unrecognized compensation cost at beginning of period	$	-	$	1,869	$	13,044	$	5,817	$	-	$	20,730
Equity grants		-		16		168		-		215		399
Equity grant forfeitures		-		-		-		-		-		-
Equity compensation expense		-		(199)		(1,345)		(732)		(54)		(2,330)
Unrecognized Compensation Cost at End of Period	$	-	$	1,686	$	11,867	$	5,085	$	161	$	18,799

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Subsequent Events

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Subsequent Events

Note 22. Subsequent Events

At March 31, 2014, we had identified for purchase  $668 million of jumbo residential mortgage loans that were in various stages of the origination process with third-party originators. Some of these loans may not ultimately close and, therefore, would not be available for purchase. Since March 31, 2014, and through May 2, 2014,  $560 million of these loans closed and were purchased by us. We expect the purchase of an additional amount of these loans to occur during the second quarter of 2014, subject to loan availability and delivery.

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Segment Information

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Segment Information

Note 21. Segment Information

Redwood operates in three segments: residential mortgage banking, residential investments, and commercial mortgage banking and investments. These business segments have been identified based on our organizational and management structure. Our segments are based on an internally-aligned segment structure, which is how our results are monitored and performance is assessed. The accounting policies of the reportable segments are the same as those described in Note 3—Summary of Significant Accounting Policies.

Our residential mortgage banking segment primarily consists of operating a mortgage loan conduit that acquires residential loans from third-party originators for subsequent sale through securitization or as whole loans. Jumbo loans we acquire are typically sold through private-label securitization through our Sequoia securitization program or to institutions that acquire pools of whole loans. Conforming loans we acquire are generally sold to the Agencies. Our residential loan acquisitions are usually made on a flow basis, after origination by banks or mortgage companies, and are periodically augmented by bulk acquisitions. Our acquisition and accumulation of residential loans is generally funded with equity and short-term debt. This segment also includes various derivative financial instruments and IO securities retained from our Sequoia securitizations that we utilize to manage certain risks associated with residential loans we acquire. Our residential mortgage banking segment’s main source of revenue is mortgage banking income, which includes valuation increases (or gains) on the loans we acquire for sale or securitization as well as valuation changes in associated derivatives and IO securities that are used in part to manage risks associated with our mortgage banking activities. Additionally, this segment may generate interest income on loans held for future sale or securitization and interest income from IO securities. Interest expense on short-term debt used to fund the purchase of residential loans, direct operating expenses and tax expenses associated with these activities are also included in the residential mortgage banking segment.

Our residential investments segment includes a portfolio of investments in residential mortgage-backed securities retained from our Sequoia securitizations, as well as residential mortgage-backed securities issued by third parties. This segment also includes MSRs associated with residential loans securitized through our Sequoia program and MSRs purchased from third parties. The residential investment segment’s main sources of revenue are interest income from investment portfolio securities, as well as the realized gains recognized upon sales of these securities and income from MSRs. This segment also includes derivative financial instruments that we utilize to manage certain risks associated with our residential investment portfolio. Also included in this segment is interest expense on the short-term debt and ABS used to partially finance certain of these securities, as well as direct operating expenses and tax provisions associated with these activities.

Our commercial mortgage banking and investments segment consists of our commercial mortgage banking operations as well as our portfolio of held-for-investment commercial real estate loans. We operate as a commercial real estate lender by originating mortgage loans and providing other forms of commercial real estate financing. This may include senior or subordinate mortgage loans, mezzanine loans, and other forms of financing, such as preferred equity interests in special purpose entities that own commercial real estate. We typically sell the senior loans we originate to third parties for securitization and the mezzanine and subordinate loans we originate are generally held for investment. This segment also includes derivative financial instruments that we utilize to manage certain risks associated with our commercial loan origination activity. Our commercial mortgage banking and investments segment’s main sources of revenue are interest income from our commercial loan investments as well as income from mortgage banking activities, which includes valuation increases (or gains) on the senior commercial loans we originate for sale as well as valuation changes in associated derivatives that are used to manage risks associated with our mortgage banking activities. Interest expense from our Commercial Securitization and from short-term debt used to fund the purchase of commercial loans as well as operating expenses and the tax provisions associated with these activities are also included in the commercial mortgage banking segment.

Segment contribution represents the measure of profit that management uses to assess the performance of its business segments and make resource allocation and operating decisions. Certain expenses not directly assigned or allocated to one of the three primary segments, as well as activity from certain legacy Sequoia entities consolidated for GAAP financial reporting purposes, are included in the Corporate/Other column as reconciling items to our consolidated financial statements. These unallocated expenses primarily include interest expense associated with certain long-term debt, indirect operating expenses, and other expense.

The following table presents financial information by segment for the three months ended March 31, 2014.

Business Segment Financial Information

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
(In Thousands)	Residential Mortgage Banking		Residential Investments		Commercial Mortgage Banking and Investments		Corporate/ Other		Total
Interest income	$	10,668	$	27,594	$	10,394	$	6,830	$	55,486
Interest expense		(1,321)		(2,850)		(3,303)		(11,586)		(19,060)
Net interest income (loss)		9,347		24,744		7,091		(4,756)		36,426
Provision for loan losses		-		-		(655)		(629)		(1,284)
Mortgage banking activities, net		(1,510)		-		823		-		(687)
MSR income, net		-		606		-		-		606
Other market valuation adjustments, net		(2)		(5,957)		-		(179)		(6,138)
Realized gains, net		-		987		-		105		1,092
Operating expenses		(6,648)		(1,095)		(2,626)		(9,156)		(19,525)
(Provision for) benefit from income taxes		(165)		1,527		355		126		1,843
Segment Contribution	$	1,022	$	20,812	$	4,988	$	(14,489)
Net Income									$	12,333
Non-cash amortization expense		(52)		11,247		(173)		(1,946)		9,076
	Three Months Ended March 31, 2013
(In Thousands)	Residential Mortgage Banking		Residential Investments		Commercial Mortgage Banking and Investments		Corporate/ Other		Total
Interest income	$	9,756	$	23,518	$	10,171	$	10,079	$	53,524
Interest expense		(2,110)		(2,666)		(2,808)		(10,676)		(18,260)
Net interest income (loss)		7,646		20,852		7,363		(597)		35,264
Provision for loan losses		-		-		(685)		(1,354)		(2,039)
Mortgage banking activities, net		38,687		-		6,313		-		45,000
MSR income, net		-		1,021		-		-		1,021
Other market valuation adjustments, net		40		(570)		-		227		(303)
Realized gains, net		-		12,038		210		19		12,267
Operating expenses		(4,142)		(1,583)		(3,196)		(10,770)		(19,691)
Provision for income taxes		(8,904)		(425)		(1,223)		(357)		(10,909)
Segment Contribution	$	33,327	$	31,333	$	8,782	$	(12,832)
Net Income									$	60,610
Non-cash amortization expense		(106)		7,580		(187)		(1,297)		5,990

The following table presents the components of Corporate/Other for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2014						Three Months Ended March 31, 2013
(In Thousands)	Legacy Consolidated VIEs		Other		Total		Legacy Consolidated VIEs		Other		Total
Interest income	$	6,828	$	2	$	6,830	$	10,067	$	12	$	10,079
Interest expense		(5,460)		(6,126)		(11,586)		(7,268)		(3,408)		(10,676)
Net interest income (loss)		1,368		(6,124)		(4,756)		2,799		(3,396)		(597)
Provision for loan losses		(629)		-		(629)		(1,354)		-		(1,354)
Mortgage banking activities, net		-		-		-		-		-		-
MSR income, net		-		-		-		-		-		-
Other market valuation adjustments, net		(142)		(37)		(179)		227		-		227
Realized gains, net		105		-		105		19		-		19
Operating expenses		(52)		(9,104)		(9,156)		(34)		(10,736)		(10,770)
Provision for income taxes		-		126		126		-		(357)		(357)
Total	$	650	$	(15,139)	$	(14,489)	$	1,657	$	(14,489)	$	(12,832)
Non-cash amortization expense		(1,363)		(583)		(1,946)		(1,103)		(194)		(1,297)

The following table presents supplemental information by segment at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

Supplemental Disclosures

(In Thousands)	Residential Mortgage Banking		Residential Investments		Commercial Mortgage Banking and Investments		Corporate/ Other		Total
March 31, 2014
Residential loans, held-for-sale	$	774,936	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	774,936
Residential loans, held-for-investment		-		-		-		1,689,994		1,689,994
Commercial loans		-		-		491,275		-		491,275
Real estate securities		106,228		1,636,780		-		-		1,743,008
Mortgage servicing rights		-		64,971		-		-		64,971
Total assets		903,177		1,715,739		496,700		1,891,495		5,007,111
December 31, 2013
Residential loans, held-for-sale	$	404,267	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	404,267
Residential loans, held-for-investment		-		-		-		1,762,167		1,762,167
Commercial loans		-		-		432,455		-		432,455
Real estate securities		110,505		1,572,356		-		-		1,682,861
Mortgage servicing rights		-		64,824		-		-		64,824
Total assets		531,092		1,655,209		439,139		1,983,088		4,608,528

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Impact on Interest Expense of Interest Rate Agreements Accounted for as Cash Flow Hedges (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Derivative [Line Items]
Total interest expense	$ (19,060)	$ (18,260)
Cash Flow Hedging | Interest Rate Contract
Derivative [Line Items]
Net interest expense on cash interest rate agreements	(1,488)	(1,464)
Realized expense due to ineffective portion of cash flow hedges
Realized net losses reclassified from other comprehensive income	(60)	(88)
Total interest expense	$ (1,548)	$ (1,552)

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Mortgage Servicing Rights Assumptions Related to Unconsolidated Variable Interest Entity's Sponsored by Redwood (Detail) (Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013
Fair Value Assumption, Date of Securitization or Asset-backed Financing Arrangement, Transferor's Continuing Involvement, Servicing Assets or Liabilities [Line Items]
Discount rates	12.00%
Minimum
Fair Value Assumption, Date of Securitization or Asset-backed Financing Arrangement, Transferor's Continuing Involvement, Servicing Assets or Liabilities [Line Items]
Prepayment speeds	5.00%
Maximum
Fair Value Assumption, Date of Securitization or Asset-backed Financing Arrangement, Transferor's Continuing Involvement, Servicing Assets or Liabilities [Line Items]
Prepayment speeds	17.00%

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Mortgage Banking Activities (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Components of Mortgage Banking Activities, Net

The following table presents the components of mortgage banking activities, net, recorded in our consolidated income statements for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.

Components of Mortgage Banking Activities, Net

	Three Months Ended March 31,
(In Thousands)	2014		2013
Residential mortgage banking activities:
Changes in fair value of:
Residential loans, at fair value	$	7,037	$	34,870
Sequoia IO securities		(4,277)		1,929
Risk management derivatives (1)		(4,278)		1,888
Loan purchase and forward sale commitments		8		-
Total residential mortgage banking activities:		(1,510)		38,687
Commercial mortgage banking activities:
Changes in fair value of:
Commercial loans, at fair value		3,626		-
Risk management derivatives (1)		(2,803)		(865)
Net gains on commercial loan originations and sales		-		7,178
Total commercial mortgage banking activities:		823		6,313
Mortgage Banking Activities, Net	$	(687)	$	45,000

(1) Represents market valuation changes of derivatives that are used to manage risks associated with our accumulation of residential and commercial loans.

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Use of Estimates

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements requires us to make a number of significant estimates. These include estimates of fair value of certain assets and liabilities, amounts and timing of credit losses, prepayment rates, and other estimates that affect the reported amounts of certain assets and liabilities as of the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of certain revenues and expenses during the reported period. It is likely that changes in these estimates (e.g., valuation changes due to supply and demand, credit performance, prepayments, interest rates, or other reasons) will occur in the near term. Our estimates are inherently subjective in nature and actual results could differ from our estimates and the differences could be material.

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements

Our financial statements include assets and liabilities that are measured at their estimated fair values in accordance with GAAP. A fair value measurement represents the price at which an orderly transaction would occur between willing market participants at the measurement date. We develop fair values for financial assets or liabilities based on available inputs and pricing that is observed in the marketplace. Examples of market information that we attempt to obtain include the following:

• Quoted prices for the same or similar securities;

• Relevant reports issued by analysts and rating agencies;

• The current level of interest rates and any directional movements in relevant indices, such as credit risk indices;

• Information about the performance of mortgage loans, such as delinquency and foreclosure rates, loss experience, and prepayment rates;

• Indicative prices or yields from broker/dealers (including prices from counterparties under securities repurchase agreements); and,

• Other relevant observable inputs, including nonperformance risk and liquidity premiums.

After considering all available indications of the appropriate rate of return that market participants would require, we consider the reasonableness of the range indicated by the results to determine an estimate that is most representative of fair value.

The markets for many of the loans and securities that we invest in and issue are generally illiquid. Establishing fair values for illiquid assets and liabilities is inherently subjective and is often dependent upon our estimates and modeling assumptions. If we determine that either the volume and/or level of trading activity for an asset or liability has significantly decreased from normal market conditions, or price quotations or observable inputs are not associated with orderly transactions, the market inputs that we obtain might not be relevant. For example, broker or pricing service quotes might not be relevant if an active market does not exist for the financial asset or liability. The nature of the quote (for example, whether the quote is an indicative price or a binding offer) is also evaluated.

In circumstances where relevant market inputs cannot be obtained, increased analysis and management judgment are required to estimate fair value. This generally requires us to establish internal assumptions about future cash flows and appropriate risk-adjusted discount rates. Regardless of the valuation inputs we apply, the objective of fair value measurement is unchanged from what it would be if markets were operating at normal activity levels and/or transactions were orderly; that is, to determine the current exit price.

See Note 5 for further discussion on fair value measurements.

Fair Value Option

Fair Value Option

We have the option to measure eligible financial assets, financial liabilities, and commitments at fair value on an instrument-by-instrument basis. This option is available when we first recognize a financial asset or financial liability or enter into a firm commitment. Subsequent changes in the fair value of assets, liabilities, and commitments where we have elected the fair value option are recorded in our consolidated statements of income.

We elect the fair value option for certain residential and commercial loans, Sequoia IO securities and MSRs. We generally elect the fair value option for residential and commercial loans that are held-for-sale, due to our intent to sell or securitize the loans in the near-term. We generally elect the fair value option for Sequoia IO securities as we use these in part to hedge certain risks associated with our residential loans held-for-sale. We elect the fair value option for our MSRs in order to reflect the current value of these investments in our financial position and results each period. We also elect the fair value option for certain secured borrowings we may recognize when the sale of commercial loans do not meet the sale criteria in ASC 860.

See Note 5 for further discussion on the fair value option.

Real Estate Loans

Real Estate Loans

Residential and Commercial Loans — Held-for-Sale

Residential and commercial loans held-for-sale include loans that we are marketing for sale to third parties, including transfers to securitization entities that we plan to sponsor and expect to be accounted for as sales for financial reporting purposes.

Residential and Commercial Loans — Fair Value

We generally elect the fair value option for residential and commercial loans that we purchase with the intent to sell to third parties or transfer to Sequoia securitizations. Coupon interest is recognized as revenue when earned and deemed collectible or until a loan becomes more than 90 days past due. Changes in fair value are recurring and are reported through our consolidated statements of income in mortgage banking activities, net for residential and commercial loans held at fair value.

Residential and Commercial Loans — Lower of Cost or Fair Value

Certain residential and commercial loans held-for-sale that are not accounted for under the fair value option (generally loans acquired prior to 2011) are carried at the lower of their cost or fair value. If the fair value of an individual loan or pool of loans held-for-sale is lower than its amortized cost basis, this difference is reported through our consolidated statements of income as a negative market valuation adjustment (“MVA”) in mortgage banking activities, net. Coupon interest for loans held-for-sale is recognized as revenue when earned and deemed collectible or until a loan becomes more than 90 days past due at which point it is placed on non-accrual status. Gains or losses on the sale of residential or commercial loans held-for-sale are based on the specific identification method for loans measured on an individual basis or in aggregate for those loans measured on a pool basis.

Residential and Commercial Loans — Held-for-Investment

Commercial Loans — Fair Value

We may elect the fair value option for senior commercial mortgage loans that we originate or acquire that are bifurcated into a senior portion that is sold to a third party and a junior portion that we retain as an investment. When the transfer of the senior portion does not meet the criteria for sale treatment under GAAP, the entire loan (the senior and junior portions) remains on our consolidated balance sheet classified as a held-for-investment loan and we account for the transfer of the senior portion as a secured borrowing. Coupon interest is recognized as revenue when earned and deemed collectible or until a loan becomes more than 90 days past due. Changes in fair value are recurring and are reported through our consolidated statements of income in mortgage banking activities, net.

Residential and Commercial Loans — At Amortized Cost

Loans held-for-investment include residential loans owned at consolidated Sequoia entities and commercial loans owned at the Commercial Securitization entity and by us, net of any allowance for loan losses. Coupon interest is recognized as revenue when earned and deemed collectible or until a loan becomes more than 90 days past due or has been individually impaired, at which point the loan is placed on nonaccrual status. Interest previously accrued for loans that have become greater than 90 days past due or individually impaired is reserved for in the allowance for loan losses. Residential loans delinquent more than 90 days or in foreclosure are characterized as a serious delinquency. Cash principal and interest that is advanced from servicers subsequent to a loan becoming greater than 90 days past due or individually impaired is accounted for as a reduction in the outstanding loan principal balance. When a seriously delinquent loan previously placed on nonaccrual status has cured, meaning all delinquent principal and interest have been remitted by the borrower, the loan is placed back on accrual status. Alternately, loans that have been individually impaired may be placed back on accrual status if restructured and after the loan is considered reperforming. A restructured loan is considered reperforming when the loan has been current for at least 12 months.

We use the interest method to determine an effective yield to amortize the premium or discount on real estate loans held-for-investment. For residential loans acquired prior to July 1, 2004, we use coupon interest rates as they change over time and anticipated principal payments to determine periodic amortization. For residential and commercial loans acquired after July 1, 2004, we use the initial coupon interest rate of the loans (without regard to future changes in the underlying indices) and anticipated principal payments, if any, to determine periodic amortization.

We reclassify loans held-for-investment as loans held-for-sale if we determine that these loans will be sold or transferred to third parties. This may occur, for example, if we exercise our right to call ABS issued by a Sequoia securitization trust and decide to subsequently sell the underlying loans to third parties.

See Note 6 for further discussion on residential loans. See Note 7 for further discussion on commercial loans.

Residential Loans — Allowance for Loan Losses

For residential loans classified as held-for-investment, we establish and maintain an allowance for loan losses based on our estimate of credit losses inherent in our loan portfolios at the reporting date. To calculate the allowance for loan losses, we assess inherent losses by determining loss factors (defaults, the timing of defaults, and loss severities upon defaults) that can be specifically applied to each loan or pool of loans.

We consider the following factors in evaluating the allowance for loan losses:

• Ongoing analyses of loans, including, but not limited to, the age of loans and year of origination, underwriting standards, business climate, economic conditions, and other observable data;

• Historical loss rates and past performance of similar loans;

• Relevant market research and publicly available third-party reference loss rates;

• Trends in delinquencies and charge-offs;

• Effects and changes in credit concentrations;

• Information supporting a borrower’s ability to meet obligations;

• Ongoing evaluations of fair values of collateral using current appraisals and other valuations; and,

• Discounted cash flow analyses.

Once we determine the amount of defaults, the timing of the defaults, and severity of losses upon the defaults, we estimate expected losses for each individual loan or pool of loans over its expected life. We then estimate the timing of these losses and the losses probable to occur over an appropriate loss confirmation period. This period is defined as the range of time between the occurrence of a credit loss (such as the initial deterioration of the borrower’s financial condition) and the confirmation of that loss (the actual impairment or charge-off of the loan). The losses expected to occur within the estimated loss confirmation period are the basis of our allowance for loan losses, since we believe these losses exist at the reported date of the financial statements. We re-evaluate the adequacy of our allowance for loan losses quarterly.

As part of the loss mitigation efforts undertaken by servicers of residential loans owned at Sequoia securitization entities, a number of loan modifications have been completed to help make mortgage loans more affordable for certain borrowers. Loan modifications may include, but are not limited to: (i) conversion of a floating rate mortgage loan into a fixed rate mortgage loan; (ii) reduction in the contractual interest rate of a mortgage loan; (iii) forgiveness of a portion of the contractual interest and/or principal amounts owed on a mortgage loan; and, (iv) extension of the contractual maturity of a mortgage loan. We evaluate all loan modifications performed by servicers to determine if they constitute troubled debt restructurings (“TDRs”) according to GAAP. If a loan is determined to be a TDR, it is removed from the general loan pools used for calculating allowances for loan losses and assessed for impairment on an individual basis based upon any adverse change in the expected future cash flows resulting from the modification. This difference is recorded to the provision for loan losses in our consolidated statements of income.

When foreclosed property is received in full satisfaction for a defaulted loan, we estimate the fair value of the property, based on estimated net proceeds from the sale of the property (including servicer advances and other costs). To the extent that the fair value of the property is below the recorded investment of the loan, we record a charge against the allowance for loan losses for the difference. Foreclosed property is subsequently recorded as real estate owned (“REO”), a component of other assets on our consolidated balance sheets. Actual losses incurred on loans liquidated through a short-sale are also charged against the allowance for loan losses.

See Note 6 for further discussion on the allowance for loan losses for residential loans.

Commercial Loans — Allowance for Loan Losses

For commercial loans classified as held-for-investment, we establish and maintain a general allowance for loan losses inherent in our portfolio at the reporting date and, where appropriate, a specific allowance for loan losses for loans we have determined to be impaired at the reporting date. An individual loan is considered impaired when it is deemed probable that we will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan.

Our methodology for assessing the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses begins with a formal review of each commercial loan in the portfolio and the assignment of an internal impairment status. Reviews are performed at least quarterly. We consider the following factors in evaluating each loan:

• Loan to value ratios upon origination or acquisition of the loan;

• The most recent financial information available for each loan and associated properties, including net operating income, debt service coverage ratios, occupancy rates, rent rolls, as well as any other loss factors we consider relevant, such as, but not limited to, specific loan trigger events that would indicate an adverse change in expected cash flows or payment delinquency;

• Economic trends, both macroeconomic as well as those directly affecting the properties associated with our loans, and the supply and demand of competing projects in the sub-market in which the subject property is located; and,

• The loan sponsor or borrowing entity’s ability to ensure that properties associated with the loan are managed and operated sufficiently.

Loan reviews are completed by asset management and finance personnel and reviewed and approved by senior management.

Based on the assigned internal impairment status, a loan is categorized as “Pass,” “Watch List,” or “Workout.” Pass loans are defined as loans that are performing in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Watch List loans are defined as performing loans for which the timing of cost recovery is under review. Workout loans are defined as loans that we believe have a credit impairment that may lead to a realized loss. Workout loans are typically assessed for impairment on an individual basis. Where an individual commercial loan is impaired, we record an allowance to reduce the carrying value of the loan to the current present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective rate or if a loan is collateral dependent, we reduce the carrying value to the estimated fair market value of the loan, with a corresponding charge to provision for loan losses on our consolidated statements of income.

For all commercial loans that are not individually impaired, we assess the commercial loan portfolio in aggregate for loan losses based on our expectation of credit losses inherent in the portfolio at the reporting date. Our expectation of credit losses is informed by, among other things:

• Historical loss rates and past performance of similar loans in our own portfolio, if any;

• Publicly available third-party reference loss rates on similar loans; and,

• Trends in delinquencies and charge-offs in our own portfolio and among industry participants.

See Note 7 for further discussion on the allowance for loan losses for commercial loans.

Repurchase Reserves

We sell residential mortgage loans to various parties, including (1) securitization trusts, (2) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the “Agencies”), and (3) other financial institutions that purchase mortgage loans for investment or private label securitization. We may be required to repurchase residential mortgage loans in the event of a breach of specified contractual representation and warranties. We do not originate residential mortgage loans and believe the initial risk of loss due to loan repurchases (i.e., due to a breach of representations and warranties) would generally be a contingency to the companies from whom we acquired the loans. However, in some cases, for example, where loans were acquired from companies that have since become insolvent, repurchase claims may result in our being liable for a repurchase obligation.

We establish reserves for mortgage repurchase liabilities related to various representations and warranties that reflect management’s estimate of losses for loans for which we could have a repurchase obligation, based on a combination of factors. Such factors can include estimated future defaults and loan repurchase rates, the potential severity of loss in the event of defaults, and the probability of our being liable for a repurchase obligation. We establish a liability at the time loans are sold and continually update our liability estimate during its life. The liability for mortgage loan repurchase losses is included in other liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets and the related expense is included as a component of mortgage banking activities, net on our consolidated statements of income.

See Note 15 for further discussion on the residential repurchase reserves.

We have originated and sold commercial mortgage loans and have made standard representations and warranties upon sale of the loans to the loan purchasers, and in some cases, to securitization trusts. We review the need for a repurchase reserve related to these commercial loans on an ongoing basis and are not aware of any breaches of representations and warranties related to these loans.

Real Estate Securities, at Fair Value

Real Estate Securities, at Fair Value

We classify our real estate securities as trading or available-for-sale securities. We use the “prime” or “non-prime” designation to categorize our residential securities based upon the general credit characteristics of the residential loans underlying each security at the time of origination. For example, prime residential loans are generally characterized by lower loan-to-value (“LTV”) ratios at the time the loans were originated, and are made to borrowers with higher Fair Isaac Corporation (“FICO”) scores. Non-prime residential loans are generally characterized by higher LTV ratios at the time the loans were originated and may have been made to borrowers with lower credit scores or impaired credit histories (while exhibiting the ability to repay their loans) at the time the loan was originated. Regardless of whether or not the loans underlying a residential security were designated as prime or non-prime at origination, there is a risk that the borrower may not be able to repay the loan.

Trading Securities

We primarily denote trading securities as those securities where we have adopted the fair value option. Trading securities are carried at their estimated fair values and coupon interest is recognized as interest income when earned and deemed collectible. Changes in the fair value of Sequoia IO securities designated as trading securities are reported in mortgage banking activities, net, a component of our consolidated statements of income. Changes in the fair value of other trading securities are reported through our consolidated statements of income in other market valuation adjustments, net.

Available-for-Sale Securities

AFS securities primarily consist of non-agency residential mortgage backed securities (“RMBS”) and may include other residential and commercial securities. Non-agency RMBS are not issued or guaranteed by a federally chartered corporation, such as Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac, or any agency of the U.S. Government. AFS securities are carried at their estimated fair value with unrealized gains and losses excluded from earnings (except when an other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”) is recognized, as discussed below) and reported in accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”), a component of stockholders’ equity.

Interest income on AFS securities is accrued based on their outstanding principal balance and contractual terms and interest income is recognized based on the security’s effective interest rate. In order to calculate the effective interest rate, we must project cash flows over the remaining life of each security and make assumptions with regards to interest rates, prepayment rates, the timing and amount of credit losses, and other factors. On at least a quarterly basis, we review and, if appropriate, make adjustments to our cash flow projections based on input and analysis received from external sources, internal models, and our own judgments about interest rates, prepayment rates, the timing and amount of credit losses, and other factors. Changes in cash flows from those originally projected, or from those estimated at the last evaluation, may result in a prospective change in the yield/interest income recognized on these securities or in the recognition of OTTI as discussed below.

For AFS securities purchased and held at a discount, a portion of the discount may be designated as non-accretable purchase discount (“credit reserve”), based on the cash flows we have projected for the security. The amount designated as credit reserve may be adjusted over time, based on our periodic evaluation of projected cash flows. If the performance of a security with a credit reserve is more favorable than previously forecasted, a portion of the credit reserve may be reallocated to accretable discount and recognized into interest income over time. Conversely, if the performance of a security with a credit reserve is less favorable than forecasted, the amount designated as credit reserve may be increased, or impairment charges and write-downs of such securities to a new cost basis could result.

When the fair value of an AFS security is less than its amortized cost at the reporting date, the security is considered impaired. We assess our impaired securities at least quarterly to determine if the impairment is temporary or other-than-temporary (resulting in an OTTI). If we either — (i) intend to sell the impaired security; (ii) will more likely than not be required to sell the impaired security before it recovers in value; or (iii) if there has been an adverse change in cash flows — the impairment is deemed an OTTI. In the case of criteria (i) and (ii), we record the entire difference between the security’s estimated fair value and its amortized cost at the reporting date in our consolidated statements of income. If there has been an adverse change in cash flows, only the portion of the OTTI related to “credit” losses is recognized through other market valuation adjustments, net on our consolidated statements of income, with the remaining “non-credit” portion recognized through AOCI on our consolidated balance sheet. If the first two criteria are not met and there has not been an adverse change in cash flows, the impairment is considered temporary and the entire unrealized loss is recognized through AOCI on our consolidated balance sheets.

For impaired AFS securities, to determine if there has been an adverse change in cash flows and if any portion of a resulting OTTI is related to credit losses, we compare the present value of the cash flows expected to be collected as of the current financial reporting date to the amortized cost basis of the security. The discount rate used to calculate the present value of expected future cash flows is the current yield used for income recognition purposes. If the present value of the current expected cash flows is less than the amortized cost basis, there has been an adverse change and the security is considered OTTI with the difference between these two amounts representing the credit loss. The determination as to whether an OTTI exists and, if so, the amount of credit impairment recognized in earnings is subjective, and based on information available at the time of the assessment as well as our estimates of future performance and cash flows. As a result, the timing and amount of OTTI constitute a material estimate that is susceptible to significant change.

See Note 8 for further discussion on real estate securities.

MSRs

MSRs

We recognize MSRs through the retention of servicing rights associated with residential mortgage loans that we have acquired and subsequently transferred to third parties (including the Agencies) or through the direct acquisition of MSRs sold by third parties. Typically, our MSRs are created through the transfer of loans to a third party or to a Sequoia residential mortgage securitization sponsored by us that meets the GAAP criteria for sale accounting.

Our MSRs are held and managed at Redwood Residential Acquisition Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of RWT Holdings, Inc., which is a taxable REIT subsidiary of ours. We contract with a licensed sub-servicer to perform servicing functions for loans associated with our MSRs. We have elected the fair value option for all of our MSRs, and they are initially recognized and carried at their estimated fair values. Income from MSRs and changes in the estimated fair value of MSRs are reported in MSR income, net, a component of our consolidated statements of income.

See Note 9 for further discussion on MSRs.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include non-restricted cash and highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less.

Restricted Cash

Restricted Cash

Restricted cash primarily includes principal and interest payments that are collateral for, or payable to, owners of ABS issued by consolidated securitization entities. Restricted cash may also include cash retained in the Sequoia securitization entities or in the Residential Resecuritization or Commercial Securitization entities prior to the payments on or redemptions of outstanding ABS issued.

Accrued Interest Receivable

Accrued Interest Receivable

Accrued interest receivable includes interest that is due and payable to us and deemed collectible. Cash interest is generally received within thirty days of recording the receivable. For financial assets where we have elected the fair value option, the associated accrued interest receivable on these assets is measured at fair value. For financial assets where we have not elected the fair value option, the associated accrued interest carrying values approximate fair values.

Derivative Financial Instruments

Derivative Financial Instruments

Derivative financial instruments we typically utilize include swaps, swaptions, financial futures contracts, and “To Be Announced” (“TBA”) contracts. These derivatives are primarily used to manage interest rate risk associated with our operations. In addition, we enter into certain residential loan purchase commitments (“LPCs”) and residential loan forward sale commitments (“FSCs”) that are treated as derivatives for financial reporting purposes. All derivative financial instruments are recorded at their estimated fair values on our consolidated balance sheets. Derivatives with positive fair values to us are reported as assets and derivatives with negative fair values to us are reported as liabilities. We classify each derivative as either (i) a trading instrument (no specific hedging designation for financial reporting purposes) or (ii) a hedge of a forecasted transaction or of the variability of cash flows to be received or paid related to a recognized asset or liability (cash flow hedge).

Changes in the fair values of derivatives accounted for as trading instruments, including any associated interest income or expense, are recorded in our consolidated statements of income through other market valuation adjustments, net, to the extent they are used to manage risks associated with our residential investment portfolio. Derivatives used to manage certain risks associated with our residential and commercial mortgage banking activities, including valuation changes related to residential LPCs and FSCs, are included in mortgage banking activities, net, on our consolidated statements of income.

Changes in the fair values of derivatives accounted for as cash flow hedges, to the extent they are effective, are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income, a component of equity on our consolidated balance sheets. Interest income or expense, and any ineffectiveness associated with these derivatives, are recorded as a component of net interest income in our consolidated statements of income. We measure the effective portion of cash flow hedges by comparing the change in fair value of the expected future variable cash flows of the derivative hedging instruments with the change in fair value of the expected future variable cash flows of the hedged item.

We will discontinue a designated cash flow hedging relationship if (i) we determine that the hedging derivative is no longer expected to be effective in offsetting changes in the cash flows of the designated hedged item; (ii) the derivative expires or is sold, terminated, or exercised; (iii) the derivative is de-designated as a cash flow hedge; or, (iv) it is probable that a forecasted transaction associated with the hedged item will not occur by the end of the originally specified time period. To the extent we de-designate or terminate a cash flow hedging relationship and the associated hedged item continues to exist, any unrealized gain or loss of the cash flow hedge at the time of de-designation remains in accumulated other comprehensive income and is amortized using the straight-line method through interest expense over the remaining life of the hedged item.

Swaps and Swaptions

Interest rate swaps are agreements in which (i) one counterparty exchanges a stream of fixed interest payments for another counterparty’s stream of variable interest cash flows; or, (ii) each counterparty exchanges variable interest cash flows that are referenced to different indices. Interest rate swaptions are agreements that provide the owner the right but not the obligation to enter into an underlying interest rate swap with a counterparty in the future. Interest rate caps are agreements in which the owner receives payments at the end of each period for which the prevailing interest rate exceeds an agreed upon strike price. We enter into interest rate agreements primarily to reduce significant changes in our income or equity caused by interest rate volatility. Certain of these interest rate agreements may be designated as cash flow hedges.

Eurodollar Futures and Financial Futures

Eurodollar futures are futures contracts on time deposits denominated in U.S. dollars at banks outside the United States. Eurodollar futures, unlike our other derivatives, have maturities of only three months. Therefore, in order to achieve the desired interest rate offset necessary to manage our risk, consecutively maturing contracts are required, resulting in a stated notional amount that is typically higher than our other derivatives. Financial futures are futures contracts on benchmark U.S. Treasury rates.

TBA Contracts

TBA contracts are forward contracts to purchase mortgage-backed securities that will be issued by a U.S. government sponsored enterprise in the future. We purchase or sell these derivatives to offset — to varying degrees — changes in the values of mortgage products for which we have exposure to interest rate volatility.

Loan Purchase and Forward Sale Commitments

We refer to LPCs as agreements with third-party residential loan originators to purchase residential loans at a future date that qualify as a derivative under GAAP. LPCs that qualify as derivatives are recorded at their estimated fair values on our consolidated balance sheets. Changes in fair value are recurring and are reported through our consolidated statements of income in mortgage banking activities, net. We refer to FSCs as agreements with third-parties to sell residential loans at a future date that also qualify as derivatives under GAAP. FSCs are recorded at their estimated fair values on our consolidated balance sheets. Changes in fair value are recurring and are reported through our consolidated statements of income in mortgage banking activities, net.

See Note 10 for further discussion on derivative financial instruments.

Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities

Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities

Our deferred tax assets/liabilities are generated by temporary differences in GAAP and taxable income at our taxable subsidiaries. These differences generally reflect differing accounting treatments for GAAP and tax, such as accounting for mortgage servicing rights, discount and premium amortization, credit losses, equity awards, asset impairments, and certain valuation estimates. As a result of these differences, we may recognize taxable income in periods prior to when we recognize income for GAAP. When this occurs, we pay the tax liability as required and establish a deferred tax asset. As the income is subsequently realized in future periods under GAAP, the deferred tax asset is reduced. We may also recognize income under GAAP in periods prior to when we recognize the income for tax. When this occurs, we establish a deferred tax liability. As the income is subsequently realized in future periods for tax, the deferred tax liability is reduced.

In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, we consider whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible. We consider historical and projected future taxable income and capital gains as well as tax planning strategies in making this assessment. We determine the extent to which realization of this deferred asset is not assured and establish a valuation allowance accordingly. The estimate of net deferred tax assets could change in future periods to the extent that actual or revised estimates of future taxable income during the carryforward periods change from current expectations.

Deferred Securities Issuance Costs

Deferred Securities Issuance Costs

Securities issuance costs are expenses associated with the issuance of long-term debt, and the ABS issued from the Residential Resecuritization, the Commercial Securitization, and Sequoia securitization entities we sponsor and consolidate for financial reporting purposes. These expenses typically include underwriting, rating agency, legal, accounting, and other fees. ABS issuance costs associated with liabilities reported at cost are deferred. Deferred securities issuance costs are reported on our consolidated balance sheets as deferred charges (an asset) and are amortized as an adjustment to interest expense using the interest method, based upon the actual and estimated repayment schedules of the related securities issued.

Other Assets

Other Assets

Other assets include margin and investment receivable, REO, income tax receivables, fixed assets, principal receivable, and other prepaid expenses and receivables.

REO property acquired through, or in lieu of, foreclosure is initially recorded at fair value, and subsequently reported at the lower of its carrying amount or fair value (less estimated cost to sell). Changes in the fair value of an REO property that has a fair value at or below its carrying amount are recorded in our consolidated statements of income as a component of other market valuation adjustments, net. Margin receivable reflects cash collateral we have posted with various counterparties relating to our derivative and lending agreements with those counterparties, as applicable.

See Note 11 for further discussion on other assets.

Short-Term Debt

Short-Term Debt

Short-term debt includes borrowings under master repurchase agreements, loan warehouse facilities, and other forms of borrowings that expire within one year with various counterparties. These borrowings may be unsecured or collateralized by cash, loans, or securities. If the value (as determined by the applicable counterparty) of the collateral securing those borrowings decreases, we may be subject to margin calls during the period the borrowings are outstanding. In instances where we do not satisfy the margin calls within the required time frame, the counterparty may retain the collateral and pursue any outstanding debt amount from us.

See Note 12 for further discussion on short-term debt.

Accrued Interest Payable

Accrued Interest Payable

Accrued interest payable includes interest that is due and payable to third parties. Interest is generally paid within one to three months of recording the payable, based upon our remittance requirements, and is paid semi-annually for our convertible debt. For borrowings where we have elected the fair value option, the associated accrued interest on these liabilities is measured at fair value. For financial liabilities where we have not elected the fair value option, the associated accrued interest carrying values approximate fair values.

Asset-Backed Securities Issued

Asset-Backed Securities Issued

The majority of the liabilities reported on our consolidated balance sheets represent ABS issued by bankruptcy-remote entities sponsored by Redwood. Sequoia, the Residential Resecuritization, and the Commercial Securitization assets are held in the custody of securitization trustees and are not owned by Redwood. These trustees collect principal and interest payments (less servicing and related fees) from the assets and make corresponding principal and interest payments to the ABS investors.

Residential Resecuritization, Commercial Securitization, and Sequoia ABS issued are carried at their unpaid principal balances net of any unamortized discount or premium.

See Note 13 for further discussion on ABS issued.

Long-Term Debt

Long-Term Debt

Commercial Long-term Debt

Commercial long-term debt includes borrowings under a master repurchase agreement that expires in more than one year with a financial institution counterparty. These borrowings are collateralized by commercial loans. If the value (as determined by the applicable counterparty) of the collateral securing those borrowings decreases, we may be subject to margin calls during the period the borrowings are outstanding. In instances where we do not satisfy the margin calls within the required time frame, the counterparty may retain the collateral and pursue any outstanding debt amount from us.

Commercial Secured Borrowings

Commercial secured borrowings represent liabilities recognized in association with cash received from transfers of portions of senior commercial mortgage loans to third parties that did not meet the criteria for sale treatment under ASC 860 and were accounted for as financings. We elect the fair value option for these secured borrowings and they are held at their estimated fair value on our consolidated balance sheets.

Convertible Notes

Convertible notes include unsecured convertible senior notes and are carried at their unpaid principal balance. Interest on the notes is payable semiannually and the notes mature on April 15, 2018. If converted by a holder, upon conversion, the holder of the notes would receive shares of our common stock.

Trust Preferred Securities and Subordinated Notes

Trust preferred securities and subordinated notes are carried at their unpaid principal balance. This long-term debt is unsecured with quarterly interest payments determined based upon a floating rate equal to the three-month London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) plus a margin until it is redeemed in whole or matures at a future date.

See Note 14 for further discussion on long-term debt.

Equity

Equity

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

Net unrealized gains and losses on real estate securities available-for-sale and interest rate agreements designated as cash flow hedges are reported as components of accumulated other comprehensive income on our consolidated statements of changes in equity and our consolidated balance sheets. Net unrealized gains and losses on securities and interest rate agreements held by our taxable subsidiaries that are reported in other comprehensive income are adjusted for the effects of taxation and may create deferred tax assets or liabilities.

Earnings Per Common Share

Basic earnings per common share (“EPS”) is computed by dividing net income allocated to common shareholders by the weighted average common shares outstanding. Net income allocated to common shareholders represents net income allocable to common shareholders, less income allocated to participating securities (as described herein). Diluted EPS is computed by dividing income allocated to common shareholders by the weighted average common shares outstanding plus amounts representing the dilutive effect of share-based payment awards and the assumed conversion of convertible notes to common shares (accomplished by adding back the periodic interest expense associated with dilutive convertible debt to net income and adding the shares issued in an assumed conversion to the diluted share count).

The two-class method is an earnings allocation formula under which EPS is calculated for common stock and participating securities according to dividends declared and participating rights in undistributed earnings. Under this method, all earnings (distributed and undistributed) are allocated between participating securities and common shares based on their respective rights to receive dividends or dividend equivalents. Accounting guidance on EPS defines vested and unvested share-based payment awards containing nonforfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents as participating securities that are included in computing EPS under the two-class method.

See Note 16 for further discussion on equity.

Incentive Plans

Incentive Plans

In May 2013, our shareholders approved an amendment and restatement to our previously amended 2002 Redwood Trust, Inc. Incentive Plan (“Incentive Plan”) for executive officers, employees, and non-employee directors. The amendment provided, among other things, for an increase in the number of shares available for distribution under the plan. The Incentive Plan authorizes our Board of Directors (or a committee appointed by our Board of Directors) to grant incentive stock options (“ISOs”), non-qualifying stock options (“NQSOs”), performance stock units (“PSUs”), deferred stock units (“DSUs”), restricted stock, performance shares, performance units, stock appreciation rights, limited stock appreciation rights (awards), and dividend equivalent rights (“DERs”) to eligible recipients. Long-term incentive awards granted under the Incentive Plan generally vest over a three- or four-year period. Awards made under the Incentive Plan to officers and other employees in lieu of the payment in cash of a portion of annual bonuses earned generally vest immediately, but are subject to a three-year mandatory holding period. Non-employee directors are also provided annual awards under the Incentive Plan that generally vest immediately. The cost of the awards is amortized over the vesting period on a straight-line basis.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

In May 2013, our shareholders approved an amendment to our previously amended 2002 Redwood Trust, Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan (“ESPP”) to increase the number of shares available under the ESPP. The purpose of the ESPP is to give our employees an opportunity to acquire an equity interest in the Company through the purchase of shares of common stock at a discount. The ESPP allows eligible employees to purchase common stock at 85% of its fair value, subject to certain limits. Fair value as defined under the ESPP is the lesser of the closing market price of the common stock on the first day of the calendar year or the last day of the calendar quarter.

Executive Deferred Compensation Plan

In November 2013, our Board of Directors approved an amendment to our 2002 Executive Deferred Compensation Plan (“EDCP”) to allow non-employee directors to defer certain cash payments and dividends into DSUs. The EDCP allows eligible employees and directors to defer portions of current salary and certain other forms of compensation. The Company matches some deferrals. Compensation deferred under the EDCP is recorded as a liability on our consolidated balance sheets. The EDCP allows for the investment of deferrals in either an interest crediting account or DSUs.

401(k) Plan

We offer a tax-qualified 401(k) Plan to all employees for retirement savings. Under this Plan, employees are allowed to defer and invest up to 100% of their cash earnings, subject to the maximum 401(k) Plan contribution limit set forth by the Internal Revenue Service. We match some employee contributions to encourage participation and to provide a retirement planning benefit to employees. Vesting of the 401(k) Plan matching contributions is based on the employee’s tenure at the Company, and over time an employee becomes increasingly vested in both prior and new matching contributions.

See Note 17 for further discussion on equity compensation plans.

Taxes

Taxes

We have elected to be taxed as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code and the corresponding provisions of state law. To qualify as a REIT we must distribute at least 90% of our annual REIT taxable income to shareholders (not including taxable income retained in our taxable subsidiaries) within the time frame set forth in the tax code and also meet certain other requirements related to assets, income, and stock ownership. We assess our tax positions for all open tax years and record tax benefits only if tax positions meet a more-likely-than-not threshold in accordance with FASB guidance on accounting for uncertainty in income taxes. We classify interest and penalties on material uncertain tax positions as interest expense and operating expense, respectively, in our consolidated statements of income.

See Note 20 for further discussion on taxes.

Balance Sheet Netting

Balance Sheet Netting

Certain of our derivatives, loan warehouse, and repurchase agreements are subject to master netting arrangements or similar agreements. Under GAAP, in certain circumstances we may elect to present certain financial assets, liabilities and related collateral subject to master netting arrangements in a net position on our consolidated balance sheets. However, we do not report any of these financial assets or liabilities on a net basis, and instead present them on a gross basis on our consolidated balance sheets.

The table below presents financial assets and liabilities that are subject to master netting arrangements or similar agreements categorized by financial instrument, together with corresponding financial instruments and corresponding collateral received or pledged at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

Offsetting of Financial Assets, Liabilities, and Collateral

	Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets (Liabilities)		Gross Amounts Offset in Consolidated Balance Sheet		Net Amounts of Assets (Liabilities) Presented in Consolidated Balance Sheet		Gross Amounts Not Offset in Consolidated Balance Sheet(1)
March 31, 2014  (In Thousands)							Financial Instruments		Cash Collateral (Received) Pledged		Net Amount
Assets (2)
Interest rate agreements	$	3,421	$	-	$	3,421	$	(3,278)	$	(70)	$	73
TBAs		913		-		913		(360)		-		553
Futures		-		-		-		-		-		-
Total Assets	$	4,334	$	-	$	4,334	$	(3,638)	$	(70)	$	626
Liabilities (2)
Interest rate agreements	$	(26,043)	$	-	$	(26,043)	$	3,278	$	22,765	$	-
TBAs		(360)		-		(360)		360		-		-
Futures		(503)		-		(503)		-		503		-
Loan warehouse debt		(580,348)		-		(580,348)		580,348		-		-
Security repurchase agreements		(708,413)		-		(708,413)		708,413		-		-
Commercial borrowings		(51,458)		-		(51,458)		51,458		-		-
Total Liabilities	$	(1,367,125)	$	-	$	(1,367,125)	$	1,343,857	$	23,268	$	-

	Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets (Liabilities)		Gross Amounts Offset in Consolidated Balance Sheet		Net Amounts of Assets (Liabilities) Presented in Consolidated Balance Sheet		Gross Amounts Not Offset in Consolidated Balance Sheet (1)
December 31, 2013  (In Thousands)							Financial Instruments		Cash Collateral (Received) Pledged		Net Amount
Assets (2)
Interest rate agreements	$	6,566	$	-	$	6,566	$	(5,402)	$	-	$	1,164
TBAs		1,138		-		1,138		(656)		(482)		-
Futures		-		-		-		-		-		-
Total Assets	$	7,704	$	-	$	7,704	$	(6,058)	$	(482)	$	1,164
Liabilities (2)
Interest rate agreements	$	(16,599)	$	-	$	(16,599)	$	5,402	$	11,197	$	-
TBAs		(661)		-		(661)		656		5		-
Futures		(528)		-		(528)		-		528		-
Loan warehouse debt		(184,789)		-		(184,789)		184,789		-		-
Security repurchase agreements		(677,974)		-		(677,974)		677,974		-		-
Commercial borrowings		(49,467)		-		(49,467)		49,467		-		-
Total Liabilities	$	(930,018)	$	-	$	(930,018)	$	918,288	$	11,730	$	-

(1) Amounts presented in these columns are limited in total to the net amount of assets or liabilities presented in the prior column by instrument. In certain cases, there is excess cash collateral or financial assets we have pledged to a counterparty (which may, in certain circumstances, be a clearinghouse) that exceed the financial liabilities subject to a master netting arrangement or similar agreement. Additionally, in certain cases, counterparties may have pledged excess cash collateral to us that exceeds our corresponding financial assets. In each case, any of these excess amounts are excluded from the table although they are separately reported in our consolidated balance sheets as assets or liabilities, respectively.

(2) Interest rate agreements, TBAs, and futures are components of derivatives instruments on our consolidated balances sheets. Loan warehouse debt, which is secured by residential and commercial mortgage loans, and security repurchase agreements are components of short-term debt on our consolidated balance sheets. Commercial borrowings are a component of long-term debt on our consolidated balance sheets.

For each category of financial instrument set forth in the table above, the assets and liabilities resulting from individual transactions within that category between Redwood and a counterparty are subject to a master netting arrangement or similar agreement with that counterparty that provides for individual transactions to be treated as a single transaction. For certain categories of these instruments, some of our transactions are cleared and settled through one or more clearinghouses that are substituted as our counterparty and references herein to master netting arrangements or similar agreements include the arrangements and agreements governing the clearing and settlement of these transactions through the clearinghouses. In the event of the termination and close-out of any of those transactions, the corresponding master netting arrangement or similar agreement provides for settlement on a net basis and for settlement to include the proceeds of the liquidation of any corresponding collateral, subject to certain limitations on termination, settlement, and liquidation of collateral that may apply in the event of the bankruptcy or insolvency of a party that should not inhibit the eventual practical realization of the principal benefits of those transactions or the corresponding master netting arrangement or similar agreement and any corresponding collateral.

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Offsetting of Financial Assets, Liabilities, and Collateral

The table below presents financial assets and liabilities that are subject to master netting arrangements or similar agreements categorized by financial instrument, together with corresponding financial instruments and corresponding collateral received or pledged at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

Offsetting of Financial Assets, Liabilities, and Collateral

	Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets (Liabilities)		Gross Amounts Offset in Consolidated Balance Sheet		Net Amounts of Assets (Liabilities) Presented in Consolidated Balance Sheet		Gross Amounts Not Offset in Consolidated Balance Sheet(1)
March 31, 2014  (In Thousands)							Financial Instruments		Cash Collateral (Received) Pledged		Net Amount
Assets (2)
Interest rate agreements	$	3,421	$	-	$	3,421	$	(3,278)	$	(70)	$	73
TBAs		913		-		913		(360)		-		553
Futures		-		-		-		-		-		-
Total Assets	$	4,334	$	-	$	4,334	$	(3,638)	$	(70)	$	626
Liabilities (2)
Interest rate agreements	$	(26,043)	$	-	$	(26,043)	$	3,278	$	22,765	$	-
TBAs		(360)		-		(360)		360		-		-
Futures		(503)		-		(503)		-		503		-
Loan warehouse debt		(580,348)		-		(580,348)		580,348		-		-
Security repurchase agreements		(708,413)		-		(708,413)		708,413		-		-
Commercial borrowings		(51,458)		-		(51,458)		51,458		-		-
Total Liabilities	$	(1,367,125)	$	-	$	(1,367,125)	$	1,343,857	$	23,268	$	-

	Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets (Liabilities)		Gross Amounts Offset in Consolidated Balance Sheet		Net Amounts of Assets (Liabilities) Presented in Consolidated Balance Sheet		Gross Amounts Not Offset in Consolidated Balance Sheet (1)
December 31, 2013  (In Thousands)							Financial Instruments		Cash Collateral (Received) Pledged		Net Amount
Assets (2)
Interest rate agreements	$	6,566	$	-	$	6,566	$	(5,402)	$	-	$	1,164
TBAs		1,138		-		1,138		(656)		(482)		-
Futures		-		-		-		-		-		-
Total Assets	$	7,704	$	-	$	7,704	$	(6,058)	$	(482)	$	1,164
Liabilities (2)
Interest rate agreements	$	(16,599)	$	-	$	(16,599)	$	5,402	$	11,197	$	-
TBAs		(661)		-		(661)		656		5		-
Futures		(528)		-		(528)		-		528		-
Loan warehouse debt		(184,789)		-		(184,789)		184,789		-		-
Security repurchase agreements		(677,974)		-		(677,974)		677,974		-		-
Commercial borrowings		(49,467)		-		(49,467)		49,467		-		-
Total Liabilities	$	(930,018)	$	-	$	(930,018)	$	918,288	$	11,730	$	-

(1) Amounts presented in these columns are limited in total to the net amount of assets or liabilities presented in the prior column by instrument. In certain cases, there is excess cash collateral or financial assets we have pledged to a counterparty (which may, in certain circumstances, be a clearinghouse) that exceed the financial liabilities subject to a master netting arrangement or similar agreement. Additionally, in certain cases, counterparties may have pledged excess cash collateral to us that exceeds our corresponding financial assets. In each case, any of these excess amounts are excluded from the table although they are separately reported in our consolidated balance sheets as assets or liabilities, respectively.

(2) Interest rate agreements, TBAs, and futures are components of derivatives instruments on our consolidated balances sheets. Loan warehouse debt, which is secured by residential and commercial mortgage loans, and security repurchase agreements are components of short-term debt on our consolidated balance sheets. Commercial borrowings are a component of long-term debt on our consolidated balance sheets.

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Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
Net income	$ 12,333	$ 60,610
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
Amortization of premiums, discounts, and securities issuance costs, net	(9,158)	(6,037)
Depreciation and amortization of non-financial assets	106	147
Purchases of loans	(1,181,488)	(2,740,317)
Proceeds from sales of loans	785,380	2,269,845
Principal payments on loans	7,014	3,417
Net settlements of derivatives	(8,394)	1,503
Provision for loan losses	1,284	2,039
Non-cash equity award compensation	3,872	6,202
Market valuation adjustments, net	9,536	(37,861)
Realized gains, net	(1,092)	(19,445)
Net change in:
Accrued interest receivable and other assets	(7,270)	3,230
Accrued interest payable, deferred tax liabilities, and accrued expenses and other liabilities	(13,781)	3,700
Net cash used in operating activities	(401,658)	(452,967)
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
Purchases of loans held-for-investment	(32,998)	(35,989)
Proceeds from sales of loans		440
Principal payments on loans	70,800	147,891
Purchases of real estate securities	(49,709)
Proceeds from sales of real estate securities		22,326
Principal payments on real estate securities	42,304	39,907
Purchase of mortgage servicing rights	(928)
Net increase in restricted cash	(34)	(14)
Net cash provided by investing activities	29,435	174,561
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
Proceeds from borrowings on short-term debt	920,955	1,636,428
Repayments on short-term debt	(494,956)	(1,467,032)
Proceeds from issuance of asset-backed securities
Repayments on asset-backed securities issued	(88,523)	(164,288)
Deferred securities issuance costs		(9,184)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	36,782	304,100
Repayments on long-term debt	(17)
Net settlements of derivatives	(721)
Net proceeds from issuance of common stock	122	134
Net payments on repurchase of common stock
Taxes paid on equity award distributions	(905)	(312)
Dividends paid	(23,749)	(23,564)
Net cash provided by financing activities	348,988	276,282
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(23,235)	(2,124)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	173,201	81,080
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	149,966	78,956
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest	15,386	18,293
Taxes	1,399	862
Supplemental Noncash Information:
Real estate securities retained from loan securitizations		165,936
Retention of mortgage servicing rights from loan securitizations and sales	2,294	12,466
Transfers from loans held-for-sale to loans held-for-investment	37,631
Transfers from residential loans to real estate owned	$ 135	$ 704

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Principles of Consolidation (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Securitization Activity Related to Unconsolidated Variable Interest Entity's Sponsored by Redwood

The following table presents information related to securitization transactions that occurred during the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.

Securitization Activity Related to Unconsolidated VIEs Sponsored by Redwood

	Three Months Ended March 31,
(In Thousands)	2014		2013
Principal balance of loans transferred	$	-	$	2,240,652
Trading securities retained, at fair value		-		51,208
AFS securities retained, at fair value		-		114,728
Gains on sale		-		138
MSRs recognized		-		12,466

Cash Flows Related to Unconsolidated Variable Interest Entity's Sponsored by Redwood

The following table summarizes the cash flows between us and the unconsolidated VIEs sponsored by us during the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.

Cash Flows Related to Unconsolidated VIEs Sponsored by Redwood

	Three Months Ended March 31,
(In Thousands)	2014		2013
Cash proceeds	$	-	$	2,153,850
MSR fees received		3,423		976
Funding of compensating interest		(33)		(118)
Cash flows received on retained securities		12,303		5,067

MSR Assumptions Related to Unconsolidated Variable Interest Entity's Sponsored by Redwood

The following table presents the key weighted-average assumptions to measure MSRs at the date of securitization.

MSR Assumptions Related to Unconsolidated VIEs Sponsored by Redwood

	Issued During Three Months Ended March 31,
At Date of Securitization	2014		2013
Prepayment speeds		N/A		5 - 17  %
Discount rates		N/A		12  %

Unconsolidated Variable Interest Entity's Sponsored by Redwood Summary

The following table presents additional information at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, related to unconsolidated securitizations accounted for as sales since 2012. These securitizations have not incurred any credit losses.

Unconsolidated VIEs Sponsored by Redwood

(In Thousands)	March 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
On-balance sheet assets, at fair value:
Interest-only securities, classified as trading	$	106,228	$	110,505
Senior and subordinate securities, classified as AFS		417,188		405,415
Maximum loss exposure (1)		523,416		515,920
Assets transferred:
Principal balance of loans outstanding		6,516,252		6,627,874
Principal balance of delinquent loans 30+ days delinquent		14,223		14,587

(1) Maximum loss exposure from our involvement with unconsolidated VIEs pertains to the carrying value of our securities retained from these VIEs and represents estimated losses that would be incurred under severe, hypothetical circumstances, such as if the value of our interests and any associated collateral declines to zero. This does not include, for example, any potential exposure to representation and warranty claims associated with our initial transfer of loans into a securitization.

Key Assumptions and Sensitivity Analysis for Assets Retained from Unconsolidated Variable Interest Entity's Sponsored by Redwood

The following table presents key economic assumptions for assets retained from unconsolidated VIEs and the sensitivity of their fair values to immediate adverse changes in those assumptions at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

Key Assumptions and Sensitivity Analysis for Assets Retained from Unconsolidated VIEs Sponsored by Redwood

March 31, 2014  (Dollars in Thousands)	MSRs			Senior Interest-only Securities			Subordinate Securities
Fair value at March 31, 2014	$	57,882		$	106,228		$	417,188
Expected life (in years) (1)		8			7			11
Prepayment speed assumption (annual CPR) (1)		9	%		9	%		9	%
Decrease in fair value from:
10% adverse change	$	1,886		$	5,314		$	1,450
25% adverse change		3,984			12,546			3,816
Discount rate assumption (1)		11	%		6	%		6	%
Decrease in fair value from:
100 basis point increase	$	2,519		$	5,251		$	31,989
200 basis point increase		4,735			10,043			60,272
Credit loss assumption (1)		N/A			0.23	%		0.23	%
Decrease in fair value from:
10% higher losses		N/A		$	84		$	1,320
25% higher losses		N/A			209			3,298

December 31, 2013  (Dollars in Thousands)	MSRs				Senior Interest-only Securities				Subordinate     Securities
Fair value at December 31, 2013		$	60,318			$	110,505			$	405,415
Expected life (in years) (1)			8				7				11
Prepayment speed assumption (annual CPR) (1)			8	%			10	%			11	%
Decrease in fair value from:
10% adverse change		$	1,649			$	5,773			$	1,658
25% adverse change			4,218				13,555				4,354
Discount rate assumption (1)			11	%			5	%			6	%
Decrease in fair value from:
100 basis point increase		$	2,468			$	5,632			$	30,644
200 basis point increase			4,828				10,757				57,836
Credit loss assumption (1)			N/A				0.23	%			0.23	%
Decrease in fair value from:
10% higher losses			N/A			$	70			$	1,369
25% higher losses			N/A				175				3,420

(1) Expected life, prepayment speed assumption, discount rate assumption, and credit loss assumption presented in the tables above represent weighted averages.

Loan Transfers Accounted for as Secured Borrowings

The following table presents commercial loan transfers accounted for as secured borrowing for the three months ended March 31, 2014.

Loan Transfers Accounted for as Secured Borrowings

(In Thousands)	Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
Principal balance	$	33,875
Cash proceeds		34,774

Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary

Schedule of Variable Interest Entities

The following table presents a summary of the assets and liabilities of these VIEs. Intercompany balances have been eliminated for purposes of this presentation.

Assets and Liabilities of Consolidated VIEs at March 31, 2014

March 31, 2014  (Dollars in Thousands)	Sequoia Entities		Residential Resecuritization		Commercial Securitization		Total
Residential loans, held-for-investment	$	1,689,994	$	-	$	-	$	1,689,994
Commercial loans, held-for-investment		-		-		257,375		257,375
Real estate securities, at fair value		-		255,834		-		255,834
Restricted cash		189		-		134		323
Accrued interest receivable		2,507		580		1,919		5,006
Other assets		2,607		-		83		2,690
Total Assets	$	1,695,297	$	256,414	$	259,511	$	2,211,222
Accrued interest payable	$	1,158	$	25	$	692	$	1,875
Asset-backed securities issued		1,624,591		82,179		147,574		1,854,344
Total Liabilities	$	1,625,749	$	82,204	$	148,266	$	1,856,219
Number of VIEs		24		1		1		26

Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary

Schedule of Variable Interest Entities

The following table presents a summary of our interests in third-party VIEs at March 31, 2014, grouped by collateral type.

Third-Party Sponsored VIE Summary

(Dollars in Thousands)	March 31, 2014
Residential real estate securities at Redwood
Senior	$	642,785
Re-REMIC		192,208
Subordinate		128,765
Total Investments in Third-Party Real Estate Securities	$	963,758

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Summary of Activity in Allowance for Commercial Loan Losses (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Provision for loan losses	$ 1,284	$ 2,039
Commercial Loans
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of period	7,373	4,084
Charge-offs, net
Provision for loan losses	655	685
Balance at End of Period	$ 8,028	$ 4,769

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Future Lease Commitments (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
2014 (9 months)	$ 1,763
2015	2,302
2016	2,056
2017	2,111
2018	1,209
2019 and thereafter	1,199
Total	$ 10,640

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Asset-Backed Securities Issued (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Carrying Value of ABS Issued by Consolidated Securitization Entities Sponsored, along with Other Selected Information

The carrying values of ABS issued by consolidated securitization entities we sponsored at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, along with other selected information, are summarized in the following table.

Asset-Backed Securities Issued

	March 31, 2014
			Residential		Commercial
(Dollars in Thousands)	Sequoia		Resecuritization		Securitization		Total
Certificates with principal balance	$	1,637,485	$	82,179	$	147,574	$	1,867,238
Interest-only certificates		2,951		-		-		2,951
Unamortized discount		(15,845)		-		-		(15,845)
Total ABS Issued	$	1,624,591	$	82,179	$	147,574	$	1,854,344
Range of weighted average interest rates, by series		0.17% to 4.24%		2.21%		5.62%
Stated maturities		2014 - 2047		2046		2018
Number of series		24		1		1

	December 31, 2013
(Dollars in Thousands)	Sequoia		Residential  Resecuritization		Commercial Securitization		Total
Certificates with principal balance	$	1,708,324	$	94,934	$	153,693	$	1,956,951
Interest-only certificates		3,400		-		-		3,400
Unamortized discount		(17,389)		-		-		(17,389)
Total ABS Issued	$	1,694,335	$	94,934	$	153,693	$	1,942,962
Range of weighted average interest rates, by series		0.24% to 4.23%		2.21%		5.62%
Stated maturities		2014 - 2047		2046		2018
Number of series		24		1		1

Summary of Accrued Interest Payable on ABS Issued

The following table summarizes the accrued interest payable on ABS issued at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013. Interest due on consolidated ABS issued is payable monthly.

Accrued Interest Payable on Asset-Backed Securities Issued

(In Thousands)	March 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
Sequoia	$	1,158	$	1,218
Residential Resecuritization		25		11
Commercial Securitization		692		720
Total Accrued Interest Payable on ABS Issued	$	1,875	$	1,949

Summary of Carrying Value Components of Collateral for ABS Issued and Outstanding

The following table summarizes the carrying value components of the collateral for ABS issued and outstanding at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

Collateral for Asset-Backed Securities Issued

	March 31, 2014
(In Thousands)	Sequoia		Residential Resecuritization		Commercial Securitization		Total
Residential loans	$	1,689,994	$	-	$	-	$	1,689,994
Commercial loans		-		-		257,375		257,375
Real estate securities		-		255,834		-		255,834
Restricted cash		189		-		134		323
Accrued interest receivable		2,507		580		1,919		5,006
REO		2,607		-		-		2,607
Total Collateral for ABS Issued	$	1,695,297	$	256,414	$	259,428	$	2,211,139

	December 31, 2013
(In Thousands)	Sequoia		Residential Resecuritization		Commercial Securitization		Total
Residential loans	$	1,762,167	$	-	$	-	$	1,762,167
Commercial loans		-		-		257,741		257,741
Real estate securities		-		263,204		-		263,204
Restricted cash		152		-		137		289
Accrued interest receivable		2,714		627		1,975		5,316
REO		3,661		-		-		3,661
Total Collateral for ABS Issued	$	1,768,694	$	263,831	$	259,853	$	2,292,378

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Principles of Consolidation - Additional Information (Detail) (Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary)	27 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014 Entity
Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Number of securitization entities to which asset transferred	18

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Recorded Investment in Residential Loans Held-For-Investment Organized by Year of Origination (Detail) (Residential Loans Held for Investment, USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Residential loans	$ 1,715,565	$ 1,787,594
2003 & Earlier
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Residential loans	840,351	881,364
2004
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Residential loans	501,520	513,458
2005
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Residential loans	62,313	62,675
2006
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Residential loans	143,813	149,776
2009
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Residential loans	21,765	25,860
2010
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Residential loans	87,319	92,728
2011
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Residential loans	$ 58,484	$ 61,733

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Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
ASSETS
Residential loans	$ 2,464,930		$ 2,166,434
Commercial loans	491,275		432,455
Real estate securities, at fair value	1,743,008		1,682,861
Mortgage servicing rights, at fair value	64,971		64,824
Cash and cash equivalents	149,966		173,201
Total earning assets	4,914,150		4,519,775
Restricted cash	432		398
Accrued interest receivable	14,410		13,475
Derivative assets	4,438		7,787
Deferred securities issuance costs	12,351		13,453
Other assets	61,330		53,640
Total Assets	5,007,111	[1]	4,608,528	[1]
Liabilities
Short-term debt	1,288,761		862,763
Accrued interest payable	9,832		6,366
Derivative liabilities	27,197		18,167
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	55,542		48,704
Deferred tax liability	7,316		7,316
Long-term debt	513,232		476,467
Total liabilities	3,756,224	[1]	3,362,745	[1]
Equity
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share, 180,000,000 and 165,000,000 shares authorized; 82,619,654 and 82,504,801 issued and outstanding	826		825
Additional paid-in capital	1,765,532		1,760,899
Accumulated other comprehensive income	160,652		148,766
Cumulative earnings	818,631		806,298
Cumulative distributions to stockholders	(1,494,754)		(1,471,005)
Total equity	1,250,887		1,245,783
Total Liabilities and Equity	5,007,111		4,608,528
Asset-backed Securities
Liabilities
Asset-backed securities issued	1,854,344		1,942,962
Residential Loans Held For Sale
ASSETS
Residential loans	774,936		404,267
Residential Loans Held for Investment
ASSETS
Residential loans	1,689,994		1,762,167
Commercial Loans Held For Sale
ASSETS
Commercial loans	77,155		89,111
Commercial Loans Held For Investment
ASSETS
Commercial loans	$ 414,120		$ 343,344

[1] Our consolidated balance sheets include assets of consolidated variable interest entities ("VIEs") that can only be used to settle obligations of these VIEs and liabilities of consolidated VIEs for which creditors do not have recourse to the primary beneficiary (Redwood Trust, Inc.). At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, assets of consolidated VIEs totaled $2,211,222 and $2,299,576, respectively, and liabilities of consolidated VIEs totaled $1,856,219 and $1,944,911, respectively. See Note 4 for further discussion.

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Operating Expenses (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Components of Operating Expenses

Components of our operating expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 are presented in the following table.

Operating Expenses

	Three Months Ended March 31,
(In Thousands)	2014		2013
Fixed compensation expense	$	6,742	$	5,623
Variable compensation expense		2,781		4,917
Equity compensation expense		2,330		2,487
Total compensation expense		11,853		13,027
Systems and consulting		3,466		1,741
Accounting and legal		1,633		2,248
Office costs		985		787
Corporate costs		552		509
Other operating expenses		1,036		1,379
Total Operating Expenses	$	19,525	$	19,691

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Activity for Residential First-Lien Mortgage Servicing Rights (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014		Mar. 31, 2013
Servicing Assets at Fair Value [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of period	$ 64,824
Additions	2,294		12,466
Balance at End of Period	64,971
Mortgage Servicing Rights
Servicing Assets at Fair Value [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of period	64,824		5,315
Additions	2,858		12,466
Changes in assumptions	(1,125)	[1]	713	[1]
Other changes	(1,586)	[2]	(371)	[2]
Balance at End of Period	$ 64,971		$ 18,123

[1] Primarily reflects changes in prepayment assumptions due to changes in interest rates and discount rates.

[2] Represents changes due to realization of expected cash flows.

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Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)				0 Months Ended		3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014 Colorado	Jul. 15, 2010 Schwab Plaintiff	Oct. 15, 2010 Minimum FHLB Chicago Plaintiff	Mar. 31, 2014 Maximum	Mar. 31, 2013 Maximum	Mar. 31, 2014 Sequoia FHLB Seattle Residential	Mar. 31, 2014 Sequoia Schwab Residential	Mar. 31, 2014 Sequoia FHLB Chicago Residential	Mar. 31, 2014 Sequoia FHLB Chicago First Notice Residential	Mar. 31, 2014 Sequoia FHLB Chicago Second Notice Residential
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Future lease commitments with expiration date	$ 10,640,000		$ 4,000,000
Operating lease expiration dates						2021
Operating lease expense						1,000,000	1,000,000
Unamortized leasehold improvement	372,000
Residential repurchase reserve	1,871,000	1,771,000
Statutory interest rate per annum								8.00%		10.00%
Original principal amount of securities								133,000,000	14,800,000		105,000,000	379,000,000
Debt instrument principal payment amount								114,700,000
Debt instrument interest payment amount								11,000,000
Number of other named defendants along with SRF				26	45
Principal balance of securities									12,800,000		72,800,000	260,700,000
Debt instrument interest amount									1,300,000		24,400,000	82,200,000
Aggregate amount of loss contingency reserves	$ 12,000,000	$ 12,000,000

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Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Net income	$ 12,333	$ 60,610
Other comprehensive income:
Net unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities	19,323	9,030
Reclassification of unrealized loss (gain) to net income	1,298	(12,007)
Net unrealized (loss) gain on interest rate agreements	(8,795)	7,440
Reclassification of unrealized loss on interest rate agreements to net income	60	88
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	11,886	4,551
Total Comprehensive Income	$ 24,219	$ 65,161

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Gross Realized Gains and Losses on Sales and Calls of Available for Sale Securities (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Gross realized gains		$ 12,038
Gross realized losses
Total Realized Gains on Sales and Calls of AFS Securities, Net	987	12,038
Call Option
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Gross realized gains	987
Gross realized losses

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Summary of Redwood's Interest in Third-Party Variable Interest Entity's (Detail) (Real Estate Securities, USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Assets	$ 963,758
Senior Securities
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Assets	642,785
Re-REMIC
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Assets	192,208
Subordinate Securities
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Assets	$ 128,765

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Derivative Financial Instruments - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)			3 Months Ended							3 Months Ended			3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014 Cash Flow Hedging Interest Rate Swaps	Mar. 31, 2013 Cash Flow Hedging Interest Rate Swaps	Mar. 31, 2014 Unsecuritized Residential and Commercial Loans	Mar. 31, 2013 Unsecuritized Residential and Commercial Loans	Mar. 31, 2014 Unsecuritized Residential and Commercial Loans Interest Rate Contract	Mar. 31, 2014 Unsecuritized Residential and Commercial Loans Futures	Mar. 31, 2014 Unsecuritized Residential and Commercial Loans TBAs	Mar. 31, 2014 Maximum	Mar. 31, 2013 Maximum	Mar. 31, 2014 Maximum Interest Rate Swaps	Mar. 31, 2014 Maximum Loan Purchase and Forward Sales Commitments
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amount	$ 1,668,061,000	$ 1,488,922,000	$ 140,000,000				$ 512,000,000	$ 144,000,000	$ 701,000,000
Valuation adjustments on derivatives			(9,000,000)	7,000,000	(13,000,000)	1,000,000							(1,000,000)
Net unrealized losses on interest rate agreements accounted for as cash flow hedges	(25,000,000)	(16,000,000)
Hedges decreased in value recorded as a component of interest expense										100,000	100,000
Accumulated other comprehensive loss that will be amortized into interest expense												$ (1,000,000)

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Real Estate Securities (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Fair Values of Real Estate Securities

The following table presents the fair values of our real estate securities by type at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

(In Thousands)	March 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
Trading	$	120,123	$	124,555
Available-for-sale		1,622,885		1,558,306
Total Real Estate Securities	$	1,743,008	$	1,682,861

Trading Securities by Collateral Type

The following table presents trading securities by collateral type at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

(In Thousands)	March 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
Senior Securities
Prime	$	106,228	$	110,505
Non-prime		8,729		9,070
Total Senior Securities		114,957		119,575
Subordinate Securities
Prime		5,166		4,980
Non-prime		-		-
Total Subordinate Securities		5,166		4,980
Total Trading Securities	$	120,123	$	124,555

Available for Sale Securities by Collateral Type

The following table presents the fair value of our available-for-sale securities held at Redwood by collateral type at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

(In Thousands)	March 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
Senior Securities
Prime	$	699,786	$	662,306
Non-prime		192,997		193,386
Total Senior Securities		892,783		855,692
Re-REMIC Securities		192,208		176,376
Subordinate Securities
Prime		537,735		526,095
Non-prime		159		143
Total Subordinate Securities		537,894		526,238
Total AFS Securities	$	1,622,885	$	1,558,306

Components of Carrying Value (Which Equals Fair Value) of Residential Available for Sale Securities

The following table presents the components of carrying value (which equals fair value) of residential AFS securities at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

Carrying Value of Residential AFS Securities

March 31, 2014	Senior
(In Thousands)	Prime		Non-prime		Re-REMIC		Subordinate		Total
Principal balance	$	703,977	$	212,629	$	223,709	$	696,717	$	1,837,032
Credit reserve		(6,815)		(11,625)		(20,590)		(56,658)		(95,688)
Unamortized discount, net		(42,255)		(36,867)		(87,910)		(136,701)		(303,733)
Amortized cost		654,907		164,137		115,209		503,358		1,437,611
Gross unrealized gains		46,589		28,860		76,999		46,432		198,880
Gross unrealized losses		(1,710)		-		-		(11,896)		(13,606)
Carrying Value	$	699,786	$	192,997	$	192,208	$	537,894	$	1,622,885
December 31, 2013	Senior
(In Thousands)	Prime		Non-prime		Re-REMIC		Subordinate		Total
Principal balance	$	670,051	$	218,603	$	214,046	$	706,292	$	1,808,992
Credit reserve		(10,144)		(13,840)		(30,429)		(62,457)		(116,870)
Unamortized discount, net		(44,133)		(36,882)		(80,188)		(137,266)		(298,469)
Amortized cost		615,774		167,881		103,429		506,569		1,393,653
Gross unrealized gains		47,980		25,654		72,947		41,205		187,786
Gross unrealized losses		(1,448)		(149)		-		(21,536)		(23,133)
Carrying Value	$	662,306	$	193,386	$	176,376	$	526,238	$	1,558,306

Changes of Unamortized Discount and Designated Credit Reserves on Residential Available for Sale Securities

The following table presents the changes for the three months ended March 31, 2014, in unamortized discount and designated credit reserves on residential AFS securities.

Changes in Unamortized Discount and Designated Credit Reserves on Residential AFS Securities

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
(In Thousands)	Credit Reserve		Unamortized Discount, Net
Beginning balance	$	116,870	$	298,469
Amortization of net discount		-		(11,298)
Realized credit losses		(3,337)		-
Acquisitions		-		(409)
Sales, calls, other		(936)		(51)
Impairments		113		-
Transfers to (release of) credit reserves, net		(17,022)		17,022
Ending Balance	$	95,688	$	303,733

Components of Carrying Value of Available for Sale Securities in Unrealized Loss Position

The following table presents the components comprising the total carrying value of residential AFS securities that were in a gross unrealized loss position at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

	Less Than 12 Consecutive Months						12 Consecutive Months or Longer
(In Thousands)	Amortized Cost		Unrealized Losses		Fair Value		Amortized Cost		Unrealized Losses		Fair Value
March 31, 2014	$	430,056		$        (7,795)	$	422,261	$	97,790		$        (5,811)	$	91,979
December 31, 2013		607,030		(21,195)		585,835		19,828		(1,938)		17,890

Summary of Significant Valuation Assumptions for Available for Sale Securities

The table below summarizes the significant valuation assumptions we used for our AFS securities at March 31, 2014.

Significant Valuation Assumptions

March 31, 2014	Prime Securities
Prepayment rates		7 - 20  %
Loss severity		20 - 55  %
Projected default rate		1 - 22  %

Activity of Credit Component of Other-than-Temporary Impairments

The following table details the activity related to the credit loss component of OTTI (i.e., OTTI recognized through earnings) for AFS securities held at March 31, 2014 and 2013, for which a portion of an OTTI was recognized in other comprehensive income.

Activity of the Credit Component of Other-than-Temporary Impairments

	Three Months Ended March 31,
(In Thousands)	2014		2013
Balance at beginning of period	$	37,149	$	50,852
Additions		-		-
Initial credit impairments		71		-
Subsequent credit impairments		42		-
Reductions		-		-
Securities sold, or expected to sell		-		-
Securities with no outstanding principal at period end		(1,476)		(5,241)
Balance at End of Period	$	35,786	$	45,611

Gross Realized Gains and Losses on Sales and Calls of Available for Sale Securities

The following table presents the gross realized gains and losses on sales and calls of AFS securities for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.

	Three Months Ended March 31,
(In Thousands)	2014		2013
Gross realized gains - sales	$	-	$	12,038
Gross realized gains - calls		987		-
Gross realized losses - sales		-		-
Gross realized losses - calls		-		-
Total Realized Gains on Sales and Calls of AFS Securities, Net	$	987	$	12,038

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Portion of Net Gains (Losses) Attributable to Level 3 Assets and Liabilities Still Held Included in Net Income (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Residential Loans at Fair Value
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Net gains (losses) attributable to level 3 assets still held included in net income	$ 3,483	$ 4,326
Commercial Loans at Fair Value
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Net gains (losses) attributable to level 3 assets still held included in net income	2,530
Trading Securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Net gains (losses) attributable to level 3 assets still held included in net income	(4,431)	(488)
Available-for-sale Securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Net gains (losses) attributable to level 3 assets still held included in net income	(113)	(24)
Mortgage Servicing Rights
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Net gains (losses) attributable to level 3 assets still held included in net income	(2,291)	811
Loan Purchase Commitments
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Net gains (losses) attributable to level 3 liabilities still held included in net income	$ (235)

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Commitments and Contingencies

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Commitments and Contingencies

Note 15. Commitments and Contingencies

Lease Commitments

At March 31, 2014, we were obligated under four non-cancelable operating leases with expiration dates through 2021 for $11 million. During 2013, a new lease, including an amendment to expand the original premises, for our Denver-based operations became effective. The total rent obligation through 2021 is $4 million. Operating lease expense was less than $1 million for both the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.

The following table presents our future lease commitments at March 31, 2014.

Future Lease Commitments by Year

(In Thousands)	March 31, 2014
2014 (9 months)	$	1,763
2015		2,302
2016		2,056
2017		2,111
2018		1,209
2019 and thereafter		1,199
Total	$	10,640

Leasehold improvements for our offices are amortized into expense over the lease term. There were $372 thousand of unamortized leasehold improvements at March 31, 2014.

Loss Contingencies — Residential Repurchase Reserve

We maintain a repurchase reserve for potential obligations arising from representation and warranty violations related to the residential loans we have sold to securitization trusts or third parties. We do not originate residential loans and we believe the initial risk of loss due to loan repurchases (i.e., due to a breach of representations and warranties) would generally be a contingency to the companies from whom we acquired the loans. However, in some cases, for example, where loans were acquired from companies that have since become insolvent, repurchase claims may result in our being liable for a repurchase obligation.

At March 31, 2014, our repurchase reserve associated with our residential loans was $1.9 million. This liability is recorded in Accrued expenses and other liabilities in our consolidated balance sheets and the provision for repurchase losses is included in mortgage banking activities, net in our consolidated statements of income. We did not receive any repurchase requests for either of the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, and we did not repurchase any loans during those periods.

Loss Contingencies — Litigation

On or about December 23, 2009, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Seattle (the “FHLB-Seattle”) filed a complaint in the Superior Court for the State of Washington (case number 09-2-46348-4 SEA) against Redwood Trust, Inc., our subsidiary, Sequoia Residential Funding, Inc. (“SRF”), Morgan Stanley & Co., and Morgan Stanley Capital I, Inc. (collectively, the “FHLB-Seattle Defendants”) alleging that the FHLB-Seattle Defendants made false or misleading statements in offering materials for a mortgage pass-through certificate (the “Seattle Certificate”) issued in the Sequoia Mortgage Trust 2005-4 securitization transaction (the “2005-4 RMBS”) and purchased by the FHLB-Seattle. Specifically, the complaint alleges that the alleged misstatements concern the (1) loan-to-value ratio of mortgage loans and the appraisals of the properties that secured loans supporting the 2005-4 RMBS, (2) occupancy status of the properties, (3) standards used to underwrite the loans, and (4) ratings assigned to the Seattle Certificate. The FHLB-Seattle alleges claims under the Securities Act of Washington (Section 21.20.005, et seq.) and seeks to rescind the purchase of the Seattle Certificate and to collect interest on the original purchase price at the statutory interest rate of 8% per annum from the date of original purchase (net of interest received) as well as attorneys’ fees and costs. The Seattle Certificate was issued with an original principal amount of approximately $133 million, and, as of March 31, 2014, the FHLB-Seattle has received approximately $114.7 million of principal and $11.0 million of interest payments in respect of the Seattle Certificate. The claims were subsequently dismissed for lack of personal jurisdiction as to Redwood Trust and SRF. Redwood agreed to indemnify the underwriters of the 2005-4 RMBS for certain losses and expenses they might incur as a result of claims made against them relating to this RMBS, including, without limitation, certain legal expenses. The FHLB-Seattle’s claims against the underwriters of this RMBS were not dismissed and remain pending. Regardless of the outcome of this litigation, Redwood could incur a loss as a result of these indemnities.

On or about July 15, 2010, The Charles Schwab Corporation (“Schwab”) filed a complaint in the Superior Court for the State of California in San Francisco (case number CGC-10-501610) against SRF and 26 other defendants (collectively, the “Schwab Defendants”) alleging that the Schwab Defendants made false or misleading statements in offering materials for various residential mortgage-backed securities sold or issued by the Schwab Defendants. With respect to SRF, Schwab alleges that SRF made false or misleading statements in offering materials for a mortgage pass-through certificate (the “Schwab Certificate”) issued in the 2005-4 RMBS and purchased by Schwab. Specifically, the complaint alleges that the misstatements for the 2005-4 RMBS concern the (1) loan-to-value ratio of mortgage loans and the appraisals of the properties that secured loans supporting the 2005-4 RMBS, (2) occupancy status of the properties, (3) standards used to underwrite the loans, and (4) ratings assigned to the Schwab Certificate. Schwab alleges a claim for negligent misrepresentation under California state law and seeks unspecified damages and attorneys’ fees and costs. The Schwab Certificate was issued with an original principal amount of approximately $14.8 million, and, as of March 31, 2014, Schwab has received approximately $12.8 million of principal and $1.3 million of interest payments in respect of the Schwab Certificate. SRF has denied Schwab’s allegations. This case is in discovery, and no trial date has been set. We intend to defend the action vigorously. Redwood agreed to indemnify the underwriters of the 2005-4 RMBS, which underwriters were also named as defendants in this action, for certain losses and expenses they might incur as a result of claims made against them relating to this RMBS, including, without limitation, certain legal expenses. Regardless of the outcome of this litigation, Redwood could incur a loss as a result of these indemnities.

On or about October 15, 2010, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (“FHLB-Chicago”) filed a complaint in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois (case number 10-CH-45033) against SRF and more than 45 other named defendants (collectively, the “FHLB-Chicago Defendants”) alleging that the FHLB-Chicago Defendants made false or misleading statements in offering materials for various RMBS sold or issued by the FHLB-Chicago Defendants or entities controlled by them. FHLB-Chicago subsequently amended the complaint to name Redwood Trust, Inc. and another one of our subsidiaries, RWT Holdings, Inc., as defendants. With respect to Redwood Trust, Inc., RWT Holdings, Inc., and SRF, the FHLB-Chicago alleges that SRF, Redwood Trust, Inc., and RWT Holdings, Inc. made false or misleading statements in the offering materials for two mortgage pass-through certificates (the “Chicago Certificates”) issued in the Sequoia Mortgage Trust 2006-1 securitization transaction (the “2006-1 RMBS”) and purchased by the FHLB-Chicago. The complaint alleges that the alleged misstatements concern, among other things, the (1) loan-to-value ratio of mortgage loans and the appraisals of the properties that secured loans supporting the 2006-1 RMBS, (2) occupancy status of the properties, (3) standards used to underwrite the loans, (4) ratings assigned to the Chicago Certificates, and (5) due diligence performed on these mortgage loans. The FHLB-Chicago alleges claims under Illinois Securities Law (815 ILCS Sections 5/12(F)-(H)) and North Carolina Securities Law (N.C.G.S.A. §78A-8(2) & §78A-56(a)) as well as a claim for negligent misrepresentation under Illinois common law. On some of the causes of action, the FHLB-Chicago seeks to rescind the purchase of the Chicago Certificates and to collect interest on the original purchase prices at the statutory interest rate of 10% per annum from the dates of original purchase (net of interest received). On one cause of action, the FHLB-Chicago seeks unspecified damages. The FHLB-Chicago also seeks attorneys’ fees and costs. The first of the Chicago Certificates was issued with an original principal amount of approximately $105 million and, as of March 31, 2014, the FHLB Chicago has received approximately $72.8 million of principal and $24.4 million of interest payments in respect of this Chicago Certificate. The second of the Chicago Certificates was issued with an original principal amount of approximately $379 million and, as of March 31, 2014, the FHLB Chicago has received approximately $260.7 million of principal and $82.2 million of interest payments in respect of this Chicago Certificate. SRF, Redwood Trust, Inc., and RWT Holdings, Inc. have denied FHLB-Chicago’s allegations. This case is in discovery, and no trial date has been set. Redwood agreed to indemnify the underwriters of the 2006-1 RMBS, which underwriters were also named as defendants in this action, for certain losses and expenses they might incur as a result of claims made against them relating to this RMBS, including, without limitation, certain legal expenses. Regardless of the outcome of this litigation, Redwood could incur a loss as a result of these indemnities.

In accordance with GAAP, we review the need for any loss contingency reserves and establish reserves when, in the opinion of management, it is probable that a matter would result in a liability and the amount of loss, if any, can be reasonably estimated. Additionally, we record receivables for insurance recoveries relating to litigation-related losses and expenses if and when such amounts are covered by insurance and recovery of such losses or expenses are due. At March 31, 2014, the aggregate amount of loss contingency reserves established in respect of the three above-referenced litigation matters was $12.0 million. We review our litigation matters each quarter to assess these loss contingency reserves and make adjustments in these reserves, upwards or downwards, as appropriate, in accordance with GAAP based on our review.

In the ordinary course of any litigation matter, including certain of the above-referenced matters, we have engaged and may continue to engage in formal or informal settlement communications with the plaintiffs. Settlement communications we have engaged in relating to certain of the above-referenced litigation matters are one of the factors that have resulted in our determination to establish the loss contingency reserves described above. We cannot be certain that any of these matters will be resolved through a settlement prior to trial and we cannot be certain that the resolution of these matters, whether through trial or settlement, will not have a material adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations in any future period.

Future developments (including resolution of substantive pre-trial motions relating to these matters, receipt of additional information and documents relating to these matters (such as through pre-trial discovery), new or additional settlement communications with plaintiffs relating to these matters, or resolutions of similar claims against other defendants in these matters) could result in our concluding in the future to establish additional loss contingency reserves or to disclose an estimate of reasonably possible losses in excess of our established reserves with respect to these matters. Our actual losses with respect to the above-referenced litigation matters may be materially higher than the aggregate amount of loss contingency reserves we have established in respect of these litigation matters, including in the event that any of these matters proceeds to trial and the plaintiff prevails. Other factors that could result in our concluding to establish additional loss contingency reserves or estimate additional reasonably possible losses, or could result in our actual losses with respect to the above-referenced litigation matters being materially higher than the aggregate amount of loss contingency reserves we have established in respect of these litigation matters include that: there are significant factual and legal issues to be resolved; information obtained or rulings made during the lawsuits could affect the methodology for calculation of the available remedies; and we may have additional obligations pursuant to indemnity agreements, representations and warranties, and other contractual provisions with other parties relating to these litigation matters that could increase our potential losses.

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Mortgage Servicing Rights (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Activity for Residential First-Lien Mortgage Servicing Rights

The following table presents activity for MSRs for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.

MSR Activity

	Three Months Ended March 31,
(In Thousands)	2014		2013
Balance at beginning of period	$	64,824	$	5,315
Additions		2,858		12,466
Changes in fair value due to:
Changes in assumptions (1)		(1,125)		713
Other changes (2)		(1,586)		(371)
Balance at End of Period	$	64,971	$	18,123

(1) Primarily reflects changes in prepayment assumptions due to changes in interest rates and discount rates.

(2) Represents changes due to realization of expected cash flows.

Income from Mortgage Servicing Rights, Net

The following table presents the income from MSRs, net.

	Three Months Ended March 31,
(In Thousands)	2014		2013
Servicing income, net:
Income	$	3,598	$	851
Late charges		35		6
Cost of sub-servicer		(316)		(178)
Net servicing income		3,317		679
Market valuation adjustments		(2,711)		342
Income from MSRs, Net	$	606	$	1,021

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Aggregate Fair Value and Notional Amount of Derivative Financial Instruments (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Derivative [Line Items]
Fair Value	$ (22,759)	$ (10,381)
Notional Amount	1,668,061	1,488,922
Derivative Assets
Derivative [Line Items]
Fair Value	4,438	7,786
Notional Amount	781,731	859,360
Derivative Assets | Interest Rate Swaps
Derivative [Line Items]
Fair Value	1,978	5,972
Notional Amount	65,000	268,000
Derivative Assets | TBAs
Derivative [Line Items]
Fair Value	913	1,138
Notional Amount	393,000	241,000
Derivative Assets | Swaptions
Derivative [Line Items]
Fair Value	1,443	595
Notional Amount	270,000	340,000
Derivative Assets | Loan Purchase Commitments
Derivative [Line Items]
Fair Value	96
Notional Amount	43,731	360
Derivative Assets | Loan forward Sales Commitments
Derivative [Line Items]
Fair Value	8	81
Notional Amount	10,000	10,000
Derivative Liabilities
Derivative [Line Items]
Fair Value	(27,197)	(18,167)
Notional Amount	886,330	629,562
Derivative Liabilities | Interest Rate Swaps
Derivative [Line Items]
Fair Value	(727)	(80)
Notional Amount	176,500	50,500
Derivative Liabilities | TBAs
Derivative [Line Items]
Fair Value	(360)	(661)
Notional Amount	308,000	235,000
Derivative Liabilities | Futures
Derivative [Line Items]
Fair Value	(503)	(528)
Notional Amount	144,000	162,000
Derivative Liabilities | Loan Purchase Commitments
Derivative [Line Items]
Fair Value	(289)	(379)
Notional Amount	110,830	42,562
Derivative Liabilities | Loan forward Sales Commitments
Derivative [Line Items]
Fair Value	(2)
Notional Amount	7,500
Derivative Liabilities | Cash Flow Hedging | Interest Rate Swaps
Derivative [Line Items]
Fair Value	(25,316)	(16,519)
Notional Amount	$ 139,500	$ 139,500

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Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Provision from income taxes	$ (1,843)	$ 10,909

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Equity Compensation Plans

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Equity Compensation Plans

Note 17. Equity Compensation Plans

At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, 1,657,790 and 1,683,956 shares of common stock, respectively, were available for grant under our Incentive Plan. The unamortized compensation cost of awards issued under the Incentive Plan and purchases under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan totaled $19 million at March 31, 2014, as shown in the following table.

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
(In Thousands)	Stock  Options		Restricted Stock		Deferred Stock Units		Performance Stock Units		Employee Stock Purchase Plan		Total
Unrecognized compensation cost at beginning of period	$	-	$	1,869	$	13,044	$	5,817	$	-	$	20,730
Equity grants		-		16		168		-		215		399
Equity grant forfeitures		-		-		-		-		-		-
Equity compensation expense		-		(199)		(1,345)		(732)		(54)		(2,330)
Unrecognized Compensation Cost at End of Period	$	-	$	1,686	$	11,867	$	5,085	$	161	$	18,799

At March 31, 2014, the weighted average amortization period remaining for all of our equity awards was less than two years.

Stock Options

At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, there were 67,514 and 79,535 fully vested stock options outstanding, respectively. There was no aggregate intrinsic value for the options outstanding and exercisable at March 31, 2014. For both the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, there were no stock options exercised. For the three months ended March 31, 2014, 12,021 stock options expired.

Restricted Stock

At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, there were 124,490 and 166,941 shares, respectively, of restricted stock awards outstanding. Restrictions on these shares lapse through 2018. There were no restricted stock awards granted during the three months ended March 31, 2014.

Deferred Stock Units

At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, there were 2,279,557 and 2,266,473 DSUs outstanding, respectively, of which 1,408,964 and 1,263,420, respectively, had vested. There were 89,615 DSUs granted during the three months ended March 31, 2014. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, there were no DSUs forfeited related to employee departures. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, there were 76,531 DSU distributions and cash distributions of less than $1 million to participants in the EDCP. Unvested DSUs at March 31, 2014 vest through 2018.

Performance Stock Units

At both March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the target number of PSUs that were unvested was 779,871. PSUs do not vest until the third anniversary of their grant date, with the level of vesting at that time contingent on total stockholder return (defined as the change in our common stock price plus dividends paid on our common stock relative to the per share price of our common stock on the date of the PSU grant) over the three-year vesting period (“Three-Year TSR”). The number of underlying shares of our common stock that will vest during 2014 and in future years will vary between 0% (if Three-Year TSR is negative) and 200% (if Three-Year TSR is greater than or equal to 125%) of the number of PSUs originally granted, adjusted upward (if vesting is greater than 0%) to reflect the value of dividends paid during the three-year vesting period.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

The ESPP allows a maximum of 450,000 shares of common stock to be purchased in aggregate for all employees. At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, 250,389 and 243,020 shares had been purchased, respectively, and there remained a negligible amount of uninvested employee contributions in the ESPP.

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Quantitative Information about Significant Unobservable Inputs Used in Valuation of Level 3 Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets	$ 194
Residential Loans Priced To Securitization or Whole Loan Market, Uncommitted to Sell
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets	517,542
Residential Loans Priced To Securitization or Whole Loan Market, Uncommitted to Sell | Minimum
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Discount rate	3.00%
Prepayment rate	10.00%
Default rate	1.00%
Loss severity	22.00%
Credit support	7.00%
Spread to securitization	0.50%
Residential Loans Priced To Securitization or Whole Loan Market, Uncommitted to Sell | Maximum
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Discount rate	4.00%
Prepayment rate	10.00%
Default rate	1.00%
Loss severity	22.00%
Credit support	8.00%
Spread to securitization	0.50%
Residential Loans Priced To Securitization or Whole Loan Market, Uncommitted to Sell | Weighted Average
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Discount rate	3.00%
Prepayment rate	10.00%
Default rate	1.00%
Loss severity	22.00%
Credit support	7.00%
Spread to securitization	0.50%
Residential Loans Priced To Whole Loan Market, Committed to Sell
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets	106,003
Residential Loans Priced To Whole Loan Market, Committed to Sell | Minimum
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Pool fallout assumption	0.10%
Residential Loans Priced To Whole Loan Market, Committed to Sell | Maximum
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Pool fallout assumption	0.10%
Residential Loans Priced To Whole Loan Market, Committed to Sell | Weighted Average
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Pool fallout assumption	0.10%
Residential Loans at Lower of Cost or Fair Value
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets	1,229
Residential Loans at Lower of Cost or Fair Value | Minimum
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Loss severity	15.00%
Residential Loans at Lower of Cost or Fair Value | Maximum
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Loss severity	28.00%
Residential Loans at Lower of Cost or Fair Value | Weighted Average
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Loss severity	22.00%
Commercial Loans at Fair Value
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets	146,591
Commercial Loans at Fair Value | Minimum
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Credit Spread	1.48%
Credit support	24.00%
Commercial Loans at Fair Value | Maximum
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Credit Spread	1.48%
Credit support	24.00%
Commercial Loans at Fair Value | Weighted Average
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Credit Spread	1.48%
Credit support	24.00%
Trading and AFS securities
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets	1,743,008
Trading and AFS securities | Minimum
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Discount rate	4.00%
Prepayment rate	1.00%
Default rate	0.00%
Loss severity	20.00%
Credit support	0.00%
Trading and AFS securities | Maximum
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Discount rate	12.00%
Prepayment rate	35.00%
Default rate	35.00%
Loss severity	64.00%
Credit support	84.00%
Trading and AFS securities | Weighted Average
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Discount rate	6.00%
Prepayment rate	11.00%
Default rate	8.00%
Loss severity	33.00%
Credit support	6.00%
Mortgage Servicing Rights
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets	64,971
Mortgage Servicing Rights | Minimum
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Discount rate	9.00%
Prepayment rate	5.00%
Mortgage Servicing Rights | Maximum
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Discount rate	12.00%
Prepayment rate	50.00%
Mortgage Servicing Rights | Weighted Average
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Discount rate	11.00%
Prepayment rate	9.00%
REO
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets	829
REO | Minimum
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Loss severity	0.00%
REO | Maximum
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Loss severity	60.00%
REO | Weighted Average
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Loss severity	41.00%
Commercial Secured Borrowings
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets	$ 34,774
Commercial Secured Borrowings | Minimum
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Credit Spread	1.48%
Credit support	24.00%
Commercial Secured Borrowings | Maximum
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Credit Spread	1.48%
Credit support	24.00%
Commercial Secured Borrowings | Weighted Average
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Credit Spread	1.48%
Credit support	24.00%
Loan Purchase Commitments | Minimum
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
MSR Multiple	1.00%
Pullthrough rate	65.00%
Loan Purchase Commitments | Maximum
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
MSR Multiple	5.00%
Pullthrough rate	99.00%
Loan Purchase Commitments | Weighted Average
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
MSR Multiple	4.00%
Pullthrough rate	84.00%

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Asset-Backed Securities Issued - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Description of interest rate	Substantially all ABS issued pay variable rates of interest, which are indexed to one-, three-, or six-month LIBOR.
Asset-backed Securities
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
ABS issued	$ 1,854,344,000		$ 1,942,962,000
Amortization of deferred ABS issuance costs	1,000,000	1,000,000
Asset-backed Securities | Contractual maturities of over five years
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
ABS issued	1,830,000,000
Contractual maturities of ABS (in years)	5 years
Asset-backed Securities | Maturity Less Than One Year
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
ABS issued	22,000,000
Contractual maturities of ABS, maximum (in years)	1 year
Asset-backed Securities | Certificates With Principal Value
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal value	1,867,238,000		1,956,951,000
Asset-backed Securities | Certificates With Principal Value | Contractual maturities of over five years
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal value	1,850,000,000
Asset-backed Securities | Certificates With Principal Value | Maturity Less Than One Year
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal value	$ 22,000,000

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Consolidated Statements Of Changes In Equity (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Total	Common Stock	Additional Paid-In Capital	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	Cumulative Earnings	Cumulative Distributions to Stockholders
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2012	$ 1,140,164	$ 817	$ 1,744,554	$ 138,332	$ 633,052	$ (1,376,591)
Beginning balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2012		81,716,416
Net income	60,610				60,610
Other comprehensive (loss) income	4,551			4,551
Issuance of common stock:
Employee stock purchase and incentive plans (in shares)		(10,393)
Employee stock purchase and incentive plans	(178)		(178)
Non-cash equity award compensation	6,202		6,202
Common dividends declared	(23,564)					(23,564)
Ending balance at Mar. 31, 2013	1,187,785	817	1,750,578	142,883	693,662	(1,400,155)
Ending balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2013		81,706,023
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2013	1,245,783	825	1,760,899	148,766	806,298	(1,471,005)
Beginning balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2013		82,504,801
Net income	12,333				12,333
Other comprehensive (loss) income	11,886			11,886
Issuance of common stock:
Dividend reinvestment & stock purchase plans (in shares)		77,660
Dividend reinvestment & stock purchase plans	1,545	1	1,544
Employee stock purchase and incentive plans (in shares)		37,193
Employee stock purchase and incentive plans	(783)		(783)
Non-cash equity award compensation	3,872		3,872
Common dividends declared	(23,749)					(23,749)
Ending balance at Mar. 31, 2014	$ 1,250,887	$ 826	$ 1,765,532	$ 160,652	$ 818,631	$ (1,494,754)
Ending balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2014		82,619,654

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Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Long-term debt at fair value	$ 34,774	$ 0
Common stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	180,000,000	165,000,000
Common stock, issued	82,619,654	82,504,801
Common stock, outstanding	82,619,654	82,504,801
Variable interest held by entity, assets	2,211,222	2,299,576
Variable interest held by entity, liabilities	1,856,219	1,944,911
Commercial Loans Held For Investment
Loans at fair value	$ 69,436	$ 0

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Derivative Financial Instruments

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Derivative Financial Instruments

Note 10. Derivative Financial Instruments

The following table presents the fair value and notional amount of derivative financial instruments held by us at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

	March 31, 2014				December 31, 2013
(In Thousands)	Fair Value		Notional Amount		Fair Value		Notional Amount
Assets - Risk Management Derivatives
Interest rate swaps	$	1,978	$	65,000	$	5,972	$	268,000
TBAs		913		393,000		1,138		241,000
Futures		-		-		-		-
Swaptions		1,443		270,000		595		340,000
Assets - Other Derivatives
Loan purchase commitments		96		43,731		-		360
Loan forward sale commitments		8		10,000		81		10,000
Total Assets	$	4,438	$	781,731	$	7,786	$	859,360
Liabilities - Cash Flow Hedges
Interest rate swaps	$	(25,316)	$	139,500	$	(16,519)	$	139,500
Liabilities - Risk Management Derivatives
Interest rate swaps		(727)		176,500		(80)		50,500
TBAs		(360)		308,000		(661)		235,000
Futures		(503)		144,000		(528)		162,000
Liabilities - Other Derivatives
Loan purchase commitments		(289)		110,830		(379)		42,562
Loan forward sale commitments		(2)		7,500
Total Liabilities	$	(27,197)	$	886,330	$	(18,167)	$	629,562
Total Derivative Financial Instruments, Net	$	(22,759)	$	1,668,061	$	(10,381)	$	1,488,922

Risk Management Derivatives

To offset, to varying degrees, risks associated with certain assets and liabilities on our consolidated balance sheet, we may enter into derivative contracts. In order to manage certain risks associated with residential loans, residential securities, and commercial loans we own or plan to acquire, at March 31, 2014, we were party to swaps and swaptions with an aggregate notional amount of $512 million, TBA contracts sold with an aggregate notional amount of $701 million and financial futures contracts with an aggregate notional amount of $144 million. Net market valuation adjustments on risk management derivatives were negative $13 million and positive $1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

Loan Purchase and Forward Sale Commitments

LPCs and FSCs that qualify as derivatives are recorded at their estimated fair values. Net valuation adjustments on LPCs and FSCs were less than negative $1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014, and are reported through our consolidated statements of income in mortgage banking activities, net.

Derivatives Designated as Cash Flow Hedges

To hedge the variability in interest expense related to our long-term debt and certain adjustable-rate securitization entity liabilities that are included in our consolidated balance sheets for financial reporting purposes, we designated certain interest rate swaps as cash flow hedges with an aggregate notional balance of $140 million.

For the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, designated cash flow hedges decreased in value by $9 million and increased in value by $7 million, respectively, which was recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income, a component of equity. For interest rate agreements currently or previously designated as cash flow hedges, our total unrealized loss reported in accumulated other comprehensive income was $25 million and $16 million at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. For both of the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, we reclassified less than $100 thousand of unrealized losses on derivatives to interest expense. Accumulated other comprehensive loss of less than $1 million will be amortized into interest expense, a component of our consolidated statements of income, over the remaining life of the hedged liabilities

The following table illustrates the impact on interest expense of our interest rate agreements accounted for as cash flow hedges for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.

Impact on Interest Expense of Our Interest Rate Agreements Accounted for as Cash Flow Hedges

	Three Months Ended March 31,
(In Thousands)	2014		2013
Net interest expense on cash interest rate agreements	$	(1,488)	$	(1,464)
Realized expense due to ineffective portion of cash flow hedges		-		-
Realized net losses reclassified from other comprehensive income		(60)		(88)
Total Interest Expense	$	(1,548)	$	(1,552)

Derivative Counterparty Credit Risk

We incur credit risk to the extent that counterparties to our derivative financial instruments do not perform their obligations under specified contractual agreements. If a derivative counterparty does not perform, we may not receive the proceeds to which we may be entitled under these agreements. Each of our derivative counterparties that is not a clearinghouse must maintain compliance with International Swaps and Derivatives Association (“ISDA”) agreements or other similar agreements (or receive a waiver of non-compliance after a specific assessment) in order to conduct derivative transactions with us. Additionally, we review non-clearinghouse derivative counterparty credit standings, and in the case of a deterioration of creditworthiness, appropriate remedial action is taken. To further mitigate counterparty risk, we exit derivatives contracts with counterparties that (i) do not maintain compliance with (or obtain a waiver from) the terms of their ISDA or other agreements with us; or (ii) do not meet internally established guidelines regarding credit worthiness. Our ISDA and similar agreements currently require full bilateral collateralization of unrealized loss exposures with our derivative counterparties. Through a margin posting process, our positions are revalued with counterparties each business day and cash margin is generally transferred to either us or our derivative counterparties as collateral based upon the directional changes in fair value of the positions. We also attempt to transact with several different counterparties in order to reduce our specific counterparty exposure. With respect to certain of our derivatives, clearing and settlement is through one or more clearinghouses, which may be substituted as a counterparty. Clearing and settlement of derivative transactions through a clearinghouse is also intended to reduce specific counterparty exposure. We consider counterparty risk as part of our fair value assessments of all derivative financial instruments.

At March 31, 2014, we were in compliance with ISDA and similar agreements governing our open derivative positions. We assessed this risk associated with these counterparties as remote and did not record a specific valuation adjustment.

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Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Other Liabilities [Line Items]
Accrued compensation	$ 6,976	$ 22,160
Legal reserve	12,000	12,000
Derivative margin payable	3,260	4,700
Accrued operating expenses	3,671	4,291
Residential repurchase reserve	1,871	1,771
Income tax payable	470	1,337
Unsettled trades	24,380
Other	2,914	2,445
Total Other Liabilities	$ 55,542	$ 48,704

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Activity of Credit Component of Other-than-Temporary Impairments (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Other than Temporary Impairment, Credit Losses Recognized in Earnings [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of period	$ 37,149	$ 50,852
Initial credit impairments	71
Subsequent credit impairments	42
Securities sold, or expected to sell
Securities with no outstanding principal at period end	(1,476)	(5,241)
Balance at End of Period	$ 35,786	$ 45,611

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Components of Carrying Value of Residential Available for Sale Securities in Unrealized Loss Position (Detail) (Residential, USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Residential
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Less Than 12 Consecutive Months Amortized Cost	$ 430,056	$ 607,030
Less Than 12 Consecutive Months Gross Unrealized Losses	(7,795)	(21,195)
Less Than 12 Consecutive Months Fair Value	422,261	585,835
12 Consecutive Months or Longer Amortized Cost	97,790	19,828
12 Consecutive Months or Longer Gross Unrealized Losses	(5,811)	(1,938)
12 Consecutive Months or Longer Fair Value	$ 91,979	$ 17,890

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Components of Operating Expenses (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Component of Operating Other Cost and Expense [Abstract]
Fixed compensation expense	$ 6,742	$ 5,623
Variable compensation expense	2,781	4,917
Equity compensation expense	2,330	2,487
Total compensation expense	11,853	13,027
Systems and consulting	3,466	1,741
Accounting and legal	1,633	2,248
Office costs	985	787
Corporate costs	552	509
Other operating expenses	1,036	1,379
Total Operating Expenses	$ 19,525	$ 19,691

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Equity Compensation Plans - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares of common stock available for grant under Redwood's Incentive Plan	1,657,790		1,683,956
Unrecognized compensation cost	$ 18,799,000		$ 20,730,000
Number of fully vested stock options outstanding	67,514		79,535
Aggregate intrinsic value options outstanding	0
Aggregate intrinsic value options exercisable	0
Stock options exercised during period	0	0
Options Expired	12,021
Number of shares purchased by employees	250,389		243,020
Restricted Stock
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unvested outstanding stock awards	124,490		166,941
Number of stock awards granted	0
Deferred Stock Units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unvested outstanding stock awards	2,279,557		2,266,473
Number of stock awards granted	89,615
Number of stock awards vested	1,408,964		1,263,420
Number of stock awards forfeited	0
Deferred stock unit distributions	76,531
Performance Stock Units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unvested outstanding stock awards	779,871		779,871
Share-based compensation, vesting period	3 years
Underlying shares of vesting common stock vesting description	The number of underlying shares of our common stock that will vest during 2014 and in future years will vary between 0% (if Three-Year TSR is negative) and 200% (if Three-Year TSR is greater than or equal to 125%) of the number of PSUs originally granted, adjusted upward (if vesting is greater than 0%) to reflect the value of dividends paid during the three-year vesting period.
Share-based compensation, vesting year	2014 and in future years
Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Weighted average amortization period remaining for equity awards	2 years
Share-based compensation, vesting period	4 years
Shares of common stock to be purchased in aggregate for all employees	450,000
Maximum | Deferred Stock Units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Cash distributions to participants in the Executive Deferred Compensation Plan	$ 1,000,000
Maximum | Performance Stock Units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Equity awards, vesting percentage	200.00%
Minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation, vesting period	3 years
Minimum | Performance Stock Units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Equity awards, vesting percentage	0.00%

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Document and Entity Information	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	May 02, 2014
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Mar. 31, 2014
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2014
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Trading Symbol	RWT
Entity Registrant Name	REDWOOD TRUST INC
Entity Central Index Key	0000930236
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		82,971,771

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Segment Information - Additional Information (Detail)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014 Segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of Operating segments	3

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Other Assets and Liabilities

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Other Assets and Liabilities

Note 11. Other Assets and Liabilities

Other assets at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, are summarized in the following table.

Other Assets

(In Thousands)	March 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
Margin receivable	$	44,746	$	31,149
Investment receivable		1,571		8,923
Other pledged collateral		5,000		5,000
REO		2,607		3,661
Prepaid expenses		1,595		1,850
Fixed assets and leasehold improvements		1,870		1,232
Income tax receivables		2,546		170
Other		1,395		1,655
Total Other Assets	$	61,330	$	53,640

Margin receivable resulted from margin calls from our swap, master repurchase agreements, and warehouse facilities counterparties that required us to post collateral.

The carrying value of REO at March 31, 2014, was $3 million, which includes the net effect of $135 thousand related to transfers into REO during the three months ended March 31, 2014, offset by $1 million of REO liquidations. At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, there were 19 and 20 REO properties, respectively, recorded on our consolidated balance sheets, all of which were owned at consolidated Sequoia entities.

Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities

Accrued expenses and other liabilities at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 are summarized in the following table.

(In Thousands)	March 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
Accrued compensation	$	6,976	$	22,160
Legal reserve		12,000		12,000
Derivative margin payable		3,260		4,700
Accrued operating expenses		3,671		4,291
Residential repurchase reserve		1,871		1,771
Income tax payable		470		1,337
Unsettled trades		24,380		-
Other		2,914		2,445
Total Other Liabilities	$	55,542	$	48,704

See Note 15 for additional information on the legal and residential repurchase reserves.

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Commercial Loans - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended					3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended										3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014 Commercial Loans Held For Investment	Dec. 31, 2013 Commercial Loans Held For Investment	Mar. 31, 2014 Commercial Loans Held For Sale Contract	Dec. 31, 2013 Commercial Loans Held For Sale Contract	Mar. 31, 2014 Commercial Loans Held-for-Investment, at Amortized Cost Contract	Dec. 31, 2013 Commercial Loans Held-for-Investment, at Amortized Cost Contract	Mar. 31, 2014 Commercial Loans Held-for-Investment, at Amortized Cost Originated During 2014	Mar. 31, 2014 Commercial Loans Held-for-Investment, at Amortized Cost Originated During 2013	Dec. 31, 2013 Commercial Loans Held-for-Investment, at Amortized Cost Originated During 2013	Mar. 31, 2014 Commercial Loans Held-for-Investment, at Amortized Cost Originated During 2012	Dec. 31, 2013 Commercial Loans Held-for-Investment, at Amortized Cost Originated During 2012	Mar. 31, 2014 Commercial Loans Held-for-Investment, at Amortized Cost Originated During 2011	Dec. 31, 2013 Commercial Loans Held-for-Investment, at Amortized Cost Originated During 2011	Mar. 31, 2014 Commercial Loans Held-for-Investment, at Amortized Cost Originated During 2010	Dec. 31, 2013 Commercial Loans Held-for-Investment, at Amortized Cost Originated During 2010	Mar. 31, 2014 Commercial Loans Held-for-Investment, at Fair Value Contract
Commercial Loans [Line Items]
Commercial loans financed through Commercial Securitization entity				$ 257,000,000	$ 258,000,000
Number of loans						4	7	51	50										3
Principal value						75,000,000	88,000,000												68,000,000
Carrying Value	491,275,000		432,455,000	414,120,000	343,344,000	77,155,000	89,111,000	344,684,000	343,344,000										69,436,000
Senior commercial loans, held for sale	1,181,488,000	2,740,317,000				88,000,000													31,000,000
Valuation adjustments						2,000,000													1,000,000
Principal balance								355,183,000	353,331,000
Senior commercial loans, held for Investment								2,000,000
Recorded investment								$ 352,712,000	$ 350,717,000
Percentage of loan portfolio										1.00%	18.00%	19.00%	43.00%	43.00%	34.00%	34.00%	4.00%	4.00%

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Changes of Unamortized Discount and Designated Credit Reserves on Residential Available for Sale Securities (Detail) (Residential, USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Residential
Credit Reserve
Beginning balance	$ 116,870
Amortization of net discount
Realized credit losses	(3,337)
Acquisitions
Sales, calls, other	(936)
Impairments	113
Transfers to (release of) credit reserves, net	(17,022)
Ending Balance	95,688
Unamortized Discount Net
Beginning balance	298,469
Amortization of net discount	(11,298)
Realized credit losses
Acquisitions	(409)
Sales, calls, other	(51)
Impairments
Transfers to (release of) credit reserves, net	17,022
Ending Balance	$ 303,733

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Consolidated Statements Of Income (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014		Mar. 31, 2013
Interest Income
Residential loans	$ 12,658		$ 17,624
Commercial loans	10,394		10,171
Real estate securities	32,431		25,717
Cash and cash equivalents	3		12
Total interest income	55,486		53,524
Interest Expense
Short-term debt	(3,827)		(3,808)
Asset-backed securities issued	(8,441)		(10,959)
Long-term debt	(6,792)		(3,493)
Total interest expense	(19,060)		(18,260)
Net Interest Income	36,426		35,264
Provision for loan losses	(1,284)		(2,039)
Net Interest Income After Provision	35,142		33,225
Noninterest Income
Mortgage banking activities, net	(687)		45,000
Mortgage servicing rights income, net	606		1,021
Other market valuation adjustments, net	(6,138)	[1]	(303)	[1]
Realized gains, net	1,092		12,267
Total noninterest income (loss), net	(5,127)		57,985
Operating expenses	(19,525)		(19,691)
Net income before provision for income taxes	10,490		71,519
(Provision for) benefit from income taxes	1,843		(10,909)
Net Income	$ 12,333		$ 60,610
Basic earnings per common share	$ 0.14		$ 0.72
Diluted earnings per common share	$ 0.14		$ 0.69
Regular dividends declared per common share	$ 0.28		$ 0.28
Basic weighted average shares outstanding	82,410,562		81,556,880
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding	84,940,540		87,344,669

[1] For the three months ended March 31, 2014, other-than-temporary impairments were $1,671, of which $113 were recognized through the Income Statement, and $1,558 were recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income. For the three months ended March 31, 2013, other-than-temporary impairments were $24, of which $24 were recognized through the Income Statement, and none was recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income.

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Principles of Consolidation

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Principles of Consolidation

Note 4. Principles of Consolidation

GAAP requires us to consider whether securitizations and other transfers of financial assets should be treated as sales or financings, as well as whether any VIEs – for example, certain legal entities often used in securitization and other structured finance transactions – should be included in our consolidated financial statements. The GAAP principles we apply require us to reassess our requirement to consolidate VIEs each quarter and therefore our determination may change based upon new facts and circumstances pertaining to each VIE. This could result in a material impact to our consolidated financial statements during subsequent reporting periods.

Analysis of Consolidated VIEs

The VIEs we are required to consolidate include certain Sequoia securitization entities, the Residential Resecuritization entity, and the Commercial Securitization entity. Each of these entities is independent of Redwood and of each other and the assets and liabilities are not owned by and are not legal obligations of ours, although we are exposed to certain financial risks associated with our role as the sponsor or manager of these entities as well as from retained financial interests we hold in certain of these entities. The following table presents a summary of the assets and liabilities of these VIEs. Intercompany balances have been eliminated for purposes of this presentation.

Assets and Liabilities of Consolidated VIEs at March 31, 2014

March 31, 2014  (Dollars in Thousands)	Sequoia Entities		Residential Resecuritization		Commercial Securitization		Total
Residential loans, held-for-investment	$	1,689,994	$	-	$	-	$	1,689,994
Commercial loans, held-for-investment		-		-		257,375		257,375
Real estate securities, at fair value		-		255,834		-		255,834
Restricted cash		189		-		134		323
Accrued interest receivable		2,507		580		1,919		5,006
Other assets		2,607		-		83		2,690
Total Assets	$	1,695,297	$	256,414	$	259,511	$	2,211,222
Accrued interest payable	$	1,158	$	25	$	692	$	1,875
Asset-backed securities issued		1,624,591		82,179		147,574		1,854,344
Total Liabilities	$	1,625,749	$	82,204	$	148,266	$	1,856,219
Number of VIEs		24		1		1		26

We consolidate the assets and liabilities of certain Sequoia securitization entities, as we did not meet the GAAP sale criteria at the time we transferred financial assets to these entities. Our involvement in consolidated Sequoia entities continues in the following ways: (i) we continue to hold subordinate investments in each entity, and for certain entities, more senior investments; (ii) we maintain certain discretionary rights associated with our sponsorship of, or our subordinate investments in, each entity; and (iii) we continue to hold a right to call the assets of certain entities (once they have been paid down below a specified threshold) at a price equal to, or in excess of, the current outstanding principal amount of the entity’s asset-backed securities issued. These factors have resulted in our continuing to consolidate the assets and liabilities of these Sequoia entities in accordance with GAAP.

We consolidate the assets and liabilities of the Residential Resecuritization entity as we did not meet the GAAP sale criteria at the time the financial assets were transferred to this entity based on our role in the entity’s inception and design. We transferred senior residential securities to Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp., which subsequently sold them to CSMC 2011-9R, the Residential Resecuritization entity. In connection with this transaction, we acquired certain senior and subordinate securities that we continue to hold. We engaged in the Residential Resecuritization primarily for the purpose of obtaining permanent non-recourse financing on a portion of our senior residential securities portfolio. Our credit risk exposure is largely unchanged as a result of engaging in the transaction, as we remain economically exposed to the financed securities through our senior and subordinate investment in the Residential Resecuritization.

We consolidate the assets and liabilities of the Commercial Securitization entity, as we did not meet the GAAP sale criteria at the time the financial assets were transferred to this entity based on our role in the entity’s inception and design. We transferred subordinate commercial loans to RCMC 2012-CREL1, a securitization entity. In connection with this transaction, we acquired certain subordinate securities that we continue to hold. We engaged in the Commercial Securitization primarily for the purpose of obtaining permanent non-recourse financing on a portion of our commercial mezzanine loan portfolio. Our credit risk exposure is largely unchanged as a result of engaging in the transaction, as we remain economically exposed to the financed loans through our subordinate investment in the Commercial Securitization.

Analysis of Unconsolidated VIEs with Continuing Involvement

Since 2012, we have transferred residential loans to 18 Sequoia securitization entities sponsored by us and accounted for these transfers as sales for financial reporting purposes. We also determined we were not the primary beneficiary of these VIEs as we lacked the power to direct the activities that will have the most significant economic impact on the entities. For the transferred loans where we held the servicing rights prior to the transfer and continue to hold the servicing rights, we recorded MSRs on our consolidated balance sheets, and classified those MSRs as Level 3 assets. We also retained senior and subordinate securities in these securitizations that we classified as Level 3 assets.

The following table presents information related to securitization transactions that occurred during the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.

Securitization Activity Related to Unconsolidated VIEs Sponsored by Redwood

	Three Months Ended March 31,
(In Thousands)	2014		2013
Principal balance of loans transferred	$	-	$	2,240,652
Trading securities retained, at fair value		-		51,208
AFS securities retained, at fair value		-		114,728
Gains on sale		-		138
MSRs recognized		-		12,466

Our continuing involvement in these securitizations is limited to customary servicing obligations associated with retaining residential MSRs (which we retain a third-party servicer to perform) and the receipt of interest income associated with the securities we retained. The following table summarizes the cash flows between us and the unconsolidated VIEs sponsored by us during the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.

Cash Flows Related to Unconsolidated VIEs Sponsored by Redwood

	Three Months Ended March 31,
(In Thousands)	2014		2013
Cash proceeds	$	-	$	2,153,850
MSR fees received		3,423		976
Funding of compensating interest		(33)		(118)
Cash flows received on retained securities		12,303		5,067

The following table presents the key weighted-average assumptions to measure MSRs at the date of securitization.

MSR Assumptions Related to Unconsolidated VIEs Sponsored by Redwood

	Issued During Three Months Ended March 31,
At Date of Securitization	2014		2013
Prepayment speeds		N/A		5 - 17  %
Discount rates		N/A		12  %

The following table presents additional information at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, related to unconsolidated securitizations accounted for as sales since 2012. These securitizations have not incurred any credit losses.

Unconsolidated VIEs Sponsored by Redwood

(In Thousands)	March 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
On-balance sheet assets, at fair value:
Interest-only securities, classified as trading	$	106,228	$	110,505
Senior and subordinate securities, classified as AFS		417,188		405,415
Maximum loss exposure (1)		523,416		515,920
Assets transferred:
Principal balance of loans outstanding		6,516,252		6,627,874
Principal balance of delinquent loans 30+ days delinquent		14,223		14,587

(1) Maximum loss exposure from our involvement with unconsolidated VIEs pertains to the carrying value of our securities retained from these VIEs and represents estimated losses that would be incurred under severe, hypothetical circumstances, such as if the value of our interests and any associated collateral declines to zero. This does not include, for example, any potential exposure to representation and warranty claims associated with our initial transfer of loans into a securitization.

The following table presents key economic assumptions for assets retained from unconsolidated VIEs and the sensitivity of their fair values to immediate adverse changes in those assumptions at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

Key Assumptions and Sensitivity Analysis for Assets Retained from Unconsolidated VIEs Sponsored by Redwood

March 31, 2014  (Dollars in Thousands)	MSRs			Senior Interest-only Securities			Subordinate Securities
Fair value at March 31, 2014	$	57,882		$	106,228		$	417,188
Expected life (in years) (1)		8			7			11
Prepayment speed assumption (annual CPR) (1)		9	%		9	%		9	%
Decrease in fair value from:
10% adverse change	$	1,886		$	5,314		$	1,450
25% adverse change		3,984			12,546			3,816
Discount rate assumption (1)		11	%		6	%		6	%
Decrease in fair value from:
100 basis point increase	$	2,519		$	5,251		$	31,989
200 basis point increase		4,735			10,043			60,272
Credit loss assumption (1)		N/A			0.23	%		0.23	%
Decrease in fair value from:
10% higher losses		N/A		$	84		$	1,320
25% higher losses		N/A			209			3,298

December 31, 2013  (Dollars in Thousands)	MSRs				Senior Interest-only Securities				Subordinate     Securities
Fair value at December 31, 2013		$	60,318			$	110,505			$	405,415
Expected life (in years) (1)			8				7				11
Prepayment speed assumption (annual CPR) (1)			8	%			10	%			11	%
Decrease in fair value from:
10% adverse change		$	1,649			$	5,773			$	1,658
25% adverse change			4,218				13,555				4,354
Discount rate assumption (1)			11	%			5	%			6	%
Decrease in fair value from:
100 basis point increase		$	2,468			$	5,632			$	30,644
200 basis point increase			4,828				10,757				57,836
Credit loss assumption (1)			N/A				0.23	%			0.23	%
Decrease in fair value from:
10% higher losses			N/A			$	70			$	1,369
25% higher losses			N/A				175				3,420

(1) Expected life, prepayment speed assumption, discount rate assumption, and credit loss assumption presented in the tables above represent weighted averages.

Continuing Involvement with VIEs with No Economic Interest

We maintain limited continuing involvement in certain Acacia securitization entities we sponsored, but have no current economic interest in these entities. Our continuing involvement as collateral manager has, under the terms of the applicable management agreements, been significantly curtailed or eliminated with respect to the Acacia entities, as all but one of these entities have experienced events of default. We will continue to receive the collateral management fees for these entities, which have decreased significantly and will continue to do so as the balances on which the fees are determined continue to decline.

Analysis of Third-Party VIEs

Third-party VIEs are securitization entities for which we maintain an economic interest but do not sponsor. Our economic interest may include several securities from the same third-party VIE, and in those cases, the analysis is performed in consideration of all of our interests. The following table presents a summary of our interests in third-party VIEs at March 31, 2014, grouped by collateral type.

Third-Party Sponsored VIE Summary

(Dollars in Thousands)	March 31, 2014
Residential real estate securities at Redwood
Senior	$	642,785
Re-REMIC		192,208
Subordinate		128,765
Total Investments in Third-Party Real Estate Securities	$	963,758

We determined that we are not the primary beneficiary of any third-party residential, commercial, or collateralized debt obligation entities, as we do not have the required power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of these entities. Specifically, we do not service or manage these entities or otherwise hold decision making powers that are significant. As a result of this assessment, we do not consolidate any of the underlying assets and liabilities of these third-party VIEs – we only account for our specific interests in them.

Our assessments of whether we are required to consolidate a VIE may change in subsequent reporting periods based upon changing facts and circumstances pertaining to each VIE. Any related accounting changes could result in a material impact to our financial statements.

Other Transfers of Financial Assets

As part of our commercial mortgage banking activities, we originate senior commercial mortgage loans that may be bifurcated into a senior portion that is sold to a third party and a junior portion that we retain as an investment. When the transfer of the senior portion does not meet the criteria for sale treatment under GAAP, the entire loan (the senior and junior portions) remains on our consolidated balance sheet classified as a held-for-investment loan and we account for the transfer of the senior portion as a secured borrowing. We elect the fair value option for the senior and junior portions of these loans and their related secured borrowings. We generally do not maintain continuing involvement with senior portions of the loans sold to a third party and our credit risk exposure is limited to our investment in the junior portion of the loan, which we retain.

The following table presents commercial loan transfers accounted for as secured borrowing for the three months ended March 31, 2014.

Loan Transfers Accounted for as Secured Borrowings

(In Thousands)	Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
Principal balance	$	33,875
Cash proceeds		34,774

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Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements requires us to make a number of significant estimates. These include estimates of fair value of certain assets and liabilities, amounts and timing of credit losses, prepayment rates, and other estimates that affect the reported amounts of certain assets and liabilities as of the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of certain revenues and expenses during the reported period. It is likely that changes in these estimates (e.g., valuation changes due to supply and demand, credit performance, prepayments, interest rates, or other reasons) will occur in the near term. Our estimates are inherently subjective in nature and actual results could differ from our estimates and the differences could be material.

Fair Value Measurements

Our financial statements include assets and liabilities that are measured at their estimated fair values in accordance with GAAP. A fair value measurement represents the price at which an orderly transaction would occur between willing market participants at the measurement date. We develop fair values for financial assets or liabilities based on available inputs and pricing that is observed in the marketplace. Examples of market information that we attempt to obtain include the following:

• Quoted prices for the same or similar securities;

• Relevant reports issued by analysts and rating agencies;

• The current level of interest rates and any directional movements in relevant indices, such as credit risk indices;

• Information about the performance of mortgage loans, such as delinquency and foreclosure rates, loss experience, and prepayment rates;

• Indicative prices or yields from broker/dealers (including prices from counterparties under securities repurchase agreements); and,

• Other relevant observable inputs, including nonperformance risk and liquidity premiums.

After considering all available indications of the appropriate rate of return that market participants would require, we consider the reasonableness of the range indicated by the results to determine an estimate that is most representative of fair value.

The markets for many of the loans and securities that we invest in and issue are generally illiquid. Establishing fair values for illiquid assets and liabilities is inherently subjective and is often dependent upon our estimates and modeling assumptions. If we determine that either the volume and/or level of trading activity for an asset or liability has significantly decreased from normal market conditions, or price quotations or observable inputs are not associated with orderly transactions, the market inputs that we obtain might not be relevant. For example, broker or pricing service quotes might not be relevant if an active market does not exist for the financial asset or liability. The nature of the quote (for example, whether the quote is an indicative price or a binding offer) is also evaluated.

In circumstances where relevant market inputs cannot be obtained, increased analysis and management judgment are required to estimate fair value. This generally requires us to establish internal assumptions about future cash flows and appropriate risk-adjusted discount rates. Regardless of the valuation inputs we apply, the objective of fair value measurement is unchanged from what it would be if markets were operating at normal activity levels and/or transactions were orderly; that is, to determine the current exit price.

See Note 5 for further discussion on fair value measurements.

Fair Value Option

We have the option to measure eligible financial assets, financial liabilities, and commitments at fair value on an instrument-by-instrument basis. This option is available when we first recognize a financial asset or financial liability or enter into a firm commitment. Subsequent changes in the fair value of assets, liabilities, and commitments where we have elected the fair value option are recorded in our consolidated statements of income.

We elect the fair value option for certain residential and commercial loans, Sequoia IO securities and MSRs. We generally elect the fair value option for residential and commercial loans that are held-for-sale, due to our intent to sell or securitize the loans in the near-term. We generally elect the fair value option for Sequoia IO securities as we use these in part to hedge certain risks associated with our residential loans held-for-sale. We elect the fair value option for our MSRs in order to reflect the current value of these investments in our financial position and results each period. We also elect the fair value option for certain secured borrowings we may recognize when the sale of commercial loans do not meet the sale criteria in ASC 860.

See Note 5 for further discussion on the fair value option.

Real Estate Loans

Residential and Commercial Loans — Held-for-Sale

Residential and commercial loans held-for-sale include loans that we are marketing for sale to third parties, including transfers to securitization entities that we plan to sponsor and expect to be accounted for as sales for financial reporting purposes.

Residential and Commercial Loans — Fair Value

We generally elect the fair value option for residential and commercial loans that we purchase with the intent to sell to third parties or transfer to Sequoia securitizations. Coupon interest is recognized as revenue when earned and deemed collectible or until a loan becomes more than 90 days past due. Changes in fair value are recurring and are reported through our consolidated statements of income in mortgage banking activities, net for residential and commercial loans held at fair value.

Residential and Commercial Loans — Lower of Cost or Fair Value

Certain residential and commercial loans held-for-sale that are not accounted for under the fair value option (generally loans acquired prior to 2011) are carried at the lower of their cost or fair value. If the fair value of an individual loan or pool of loans held-for-sale is lower than its amortized cost basis, this difference is reported through our consolidated statements of income as a negative market valuation adjustment (“MVA”) in mortgage banking activities, net. Coupon interest for loans held-for-sale is recognized as revenue when earned and deemed collectible or until a loan becomes more than 90 days past due at which point it is placed on non-accrual status. Gains or losses on the sale of residential or commercial loans held-for-sale are based on the specific identification method for loans measured on an individual basis or in aggregate for those loans measured on a pool basis.

Residential and Commercial Loans — Held-for-Investment

Commercial Loans — Fair Value

We may elect the fair value option for senior commercial mortgage loans that we originate or acquire that are bifurcated into a senior portion that is sold to a third party and a junior portion that we retain as an investment. When the transfer of the senior portion does not meet the criteria for sale treatment under GAAP, the entire loan (the senior and junior portions) remains on our consolidated balance sheet classified as a held-for-investment loan and we account for the transfer of the senior portion as a secured borrowing. Coupon interest is recognized as revenue when earned and deemed collectible or until a loan becomes more than 90 days past due. Changes in fair value are recurring and are reported through our consolidated statements of income in mortgage banking activities, net.

Residential and Commercial Loans — At Amortized Cost

Loans held-for-investment include residential loans owned at consolidated Sequoia entities and commercial loans owned at the Commercial Securitization entity and by us, net of any allowance for loan losses. Coupon interest is recognized as revenue when earned and deemed collectible or until a loan becomes more than 90 days past due or has been individually impaired, at which point the loan is placed on nonaccrual status. Interest previously accrued for loans that have become greater than 90 days past due or individually impaired is reserved for in the allowance for loan losses. Residential loans delinquent more than 90 days or in foreclosure are characterized as a serious delinquency. Cash principal and interest that is advanced from servicers subsequent to a loan becoming greater than 90 days past due or individually impaired is accounted for as a reduction in the outstanding loan principal balance. When a seriously delinquent loan previously placed on nonaccrual status has cured, meaning all delinquent principal and interest have been remitted by the borrower, the loan is placed back on accrual status. Alternately, loans that have been individually impaired may be placed back on accrual status if restructured and after the loan is considered reperforming. A restructured loan is considered reperforming when the loan has been current for at least 12 months.

We use the interest method to determine an effective yield to amortize the premium or discount on real estate loans held-for-investment. For residential loans acquired prior to July 1, 2004, we use coupon interest rates as they change over time and anticipated principal payments to determine periodic amortization. For residential and commercial loans acquired after July 1, 2004, we use the initial coupon interest rate of the loans (without regard to future changes in the underlying indices) and anticipated principal payments, if any, to determine periodic amortization.

We reclassify loans held-for-investment as loans held-for-sale if we determine that these loans will be sold or transferred to third parties. This may occur, for example, if we exercise our right to call ABS issued by a Sequoia securitization trust and decide to subsequently sell the underlying loans to third parties.

See Note 6 for further discussion on residential loans. See Note 7 for further discussion on commercial loans.

Residential Loans — Allowance for Loan Losses

For residential loans classified as held-for-investment, we establish and maintain an allowance for loan losses based on our estimate of credit losses inherent in our loan portfolios at the reporting date. To calculate the allowance for loan losses, we assess inherent losses by determining loss factors (defaults, the timing of defaults, and loss severities upon defaults) that can be specifically applied to each loan or pool of loans.

We consider the following factors in evaluating the allowance for loan losses:

• Ongoing analyses of loans, including, but not limited to, the age of loans and year of origination, underwriting standards, business climate, economic conditions, and other observable data;

• Historical loss rates and past performance of similar loans;

• Relevant market research and publicly available third-party reference loss rates;

• Trends in delinquencies and charge-offs;

• Effects and changes in credit concentrations;

• Information supporting a borrower’s ability to meet obligations;

• Ongoing evaluations of fair values of collateral using current appraisals and other valuations; and,

• Discounted cash flow analyses.

Once we determine the amount of defaults, the timing of the defaults, and severity of losses upon the defaults, we estimate expected losses for each individual loan or pool of loans over its expected life. We then estimate the timing of these losses and the losses probable to occur over an appropriate loss confirmation period. This period is defined as the range of time between the occurrence of a credit loss (such as the initial deterioration of the borrower’s financial condition) and the confirmation of that loss (the actual impairment or charge-off of the loan). The losses expected to occur within the estimated loss confirmation period are the basis of our allowance for loan losses, since we believe these losses exist at the reported date of the financial statements. We re-evaluate the adequacy of our allowance for loan losses quarterly.

As part of the loss mitigation efforts undertaken by servicers of residential loans owned at Sequoia securitization entities, a number of loan modifications have been completed to help make mortgage loans more affordable for certain borrowers. Loan modifications may include, but are not limited to: (i) conversion of a floating rate mortgage loan into a fixed rate mortgage loan; (ii) reduction in the contractual interest rate of a mortgage loan; (iii) forgiveness of a portion of the contractual interest and/or principal amounts owed on a mortgage loan; and, (iv) extension of the contractual maturity of a mortgage loan. We evaluate all loan modifications performed by servicers to determine if they constitute troubled debt restructurings (“TDRs”) according to GAAP. If a loan is determined to be a TDR, it is removed from the general loan pools used for calculating allowances for loan losses and assessed for impairment on an individual basis based upon any adverse change in the expected future cash flows resulting from the modification. This difference is recorded to the provision for loan losses in our consolidated statements of income.

When foreclosed property is received in full satisfaction for a defaulted loan, we estimate the fair value of the property, based on estimated net proceeds from the sale of the property (including servicer advances and other costs). To the extent that the fair value of the property is below the recorded investment of the loan, we record a charge against the allowance for loan losses for the difference. Foreclosed property is subsequently recorded as real estate owned (“REO”), a component of other assets on our consolidated balance sheets. Actual losses incurred on loans liquidated through a short-sale are also charged against the allowance for loan losses.

See Note 6 for further discussion on the allowance for loan losses for residential loans.

Commercial Loans — Allowance for Loan Losses

For commercial loans classified as held-for-investment, we establish and maintain a general allowance for loan losses inherent in our portfolio at the reporting date and, where appropriate, a specific allowance for loan losses for loans we have determined to be impaired at the reporting date. An individual loan is considered impaired when it is deemed probable that we will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan.

Our methodology for assessing the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses begins with a formal review of each commercial loan in the portfolio and the assignment of an internal impairment status. Reviews are performed at least quarterly. We consider the following factors in evaluating each loan:

• Loan to value ratios upon origination or acquisition of the loan;

• The most recent financial information available for each loan and associated properties, including net operating income, debt service coverage ratios, occupancy rates, rent rolls, as well as any other loss factors we consider relevant, such as, but not limited to, specific loan trigger events that would indicate an adverse change in expected cash flows or payment delinquency;

• Economic trends, both macroeconomic as well as those directly affecting the properties associated with our loans, and the supply and demand of competing projects in the sub-market in which the subject property is located; and,

• The loan sponsor or borrowing entity’s ability to ensure that properties associated with the loan are managed and operated sufficiently.

Loan reviews are completed by asset management and finance personnel and reviewed and approved by senior management.

Based on the assigned internal impairment status, a loan is categorized as “Pass,” “Watch List,” or “Workout.” Pass loans are defined as loans that are performing in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Watch List loans are defined as performing loans for which the timing of cost recovery is under review. Workout loans are defined as loans that we believe have a credit impairment that may lead to a realized loss. Workout loans are typically assessed for impairment on an individual basis. Where an individual commercial loan is impaired, we record an allowance to reduce the carrying value of the loan to the current present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective rate or if a loan is collateral dependent, we reduce the carrying value to the estimated fair market value of the loan, with a corresponding charge to provision for loan losses on our consolidated statements of income.

For all commercial loans that are not individually impaired, we assess the commercial loan portfolio in aggregate for loan losses based on our expectation of credit losses inherent in the portfolio at the reporting date. Our expectation of credit losses is informed by, among other things:

• Historical loss rates and past performance of similar loans in our own portfolio, if any;

• Publicly available third-party reference loss rates on similar loans; and,

• Trends in delinquencies and charge-offs in our own portfolio and among industry participants.

See Note 7 for further discussion on the allowance for loan losses for commercial loans.

Repurchase Reserves

We sell residential mortgage loans to various parties, including (1) securitization trusts, (2) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the “Agencies”), and (3) other financial institutions that purchase mortgage loans for investment or private label securitization. We may be required to repurchase residential mortgage loans in the event of a breach of specified contractual representation and warranties. We do not originate residential mortgage loans and believe the initial risk of loss due to loan repurchases (i.e., due to a breach of representations and warranties) would generally be a contingency to the companies from whom we acquired the loans. However, in some cases, for example, where loans were acquired from companies that have since become insolvent, repurchase claims may result in our being liable for a repurchase obligation.

We establish reserves for mortgage repurchase liabilities related to various representations and warranties that reflect management’s estimate of losses for loans for which we could have a repurchase obligation, based on a combination of factors. Such factors can include estimated future defaults and loan repurchase rates, the potential severity of loss in the event of defaults, and the probability of our being liable for a repurchase obligation. We establish a liability at the time loans are sold and continually update our liability estimate during its life. The liability for mortgage loan repurchase losses is included in other liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets and the related expense is included as a component of mortgage banking activities, net on our consolidated statements of income.

See Note 15 for further discussion on the residential repurchase reserves.

We have originated and sold commercial mortgage loans and have made standard representations and warranties upon sale of the loans to the loan purchasers, and in some cases, to securitization trusts. We review the need for a repurchase reserve related to these commercial loans on an ongoing basis and are not aware of any breaches of representations and warranties related to these loans.

Real Estate Securities, at Fair Value

We classify our real estate securities as trading or available-for-sale securities. We use the “prime” or “non-prime” designation to categorize our residential securities based upon the general credit characteristics of the residential loans underlying each security at the time of origination. For example, prime residential loans are generally characterized by lower loan-to-value (“LTV”) ratios at the time the loans were originated, and are made to borrowers with higher Fair Isaac Corporation (“FICO”) scores. Non-prime residential loans are generally characterized by higher LTV ratios at the time the loans were originated and may have been made to borrowers with lower credit scores or impaired credit histories (while exhibiting the ability to repay their loans) at the time the loan was originated. Regardless of whether or not the loans underlying a residential security were designated as prime or non-prime at origination, there is a risk that the borrower may not be able to repay the loan.

Trading Securities

We primarily denote trading securities as those securities where we have adopted the fair value option. Trading securities are carried at their estimated fair values and coupon interest is recognized as interest income when earned and deemed collectible. Changes in the fair value of Sequoia IO securities designated as trading securities are reported in mortgage banking activities, net, a component of our consolidated statements of income. Changes in the fair value of other trading securities are reported through our consolidated statements of income in other market valuation adjustments, net.

Available-for-Sale Securities

AFS securities primarily consist of non-agency residential mortgage backed securities (“RMBS”) and may include other residential and commercial securities. Non-agency RMBS are not issued or guaranteed by a federally chartered corporation, such as Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac, or any agency of the U.S. Government. AFS securities are carried at their estimated fair value with unrealized gains and losses excluded from earnings (except when an other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”) is recognized, as discussed below) and reported in accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”), a component of stockholders’ equity.

Interest income on AFS securities is accrued based on their outstanding principal balance and contractual terms and interest income is recognized based on the security’s effective interest rate. In order to calculate the effective interest rate, we must project cash flows over the remaining life of each security and make assumptions with regards to interest rates, prepayment rates, the timing and amount of credit losses, and other factors. On at least a quarterly basis, we review and, if appropriate, make adjustments to our cash flow projections based on input and analysis received from external sources, internal models, and our own judgments about interest rates, prepayment rates, the timing and amount of credit losses, and other factors. Changes in cash flows from those originally projected, or from those estimated at the last evaluation, may result in a prospective change in the yield/interest income recognized on these securities or in the recognition of OTTI as discussed below.

For AFS securities purchased and held at a discount, a portion of the discount may be designated as non-accretable purchase discount (“credit reserve”), based on the cash flows we have projected for the security. The amount designated as credit reserve may be adjusted over time, based on our periodic evaluation of projected cash flows. If the performance of a security with a credit reserve is more favorable than previously forecasted, a portion of the credit reserve may be reallocated to accretable discount and recognized into interest income over time. Conversely, if the performance of a security with a credit reserve is less favorable than forecasted, the amount designated as credit reserve may be increased, or impairment charges and write-downs of such securities to a new cost basis could result.

When the fair value of an AFS security is less than its amortized cost at the reporting date, the security is considered impaired. We assess our impaired securities at least quarterly to determine if the impairment is temporary or other-than-temporary (resulting in an OTTI). If we either — (i) intend to sell the impaired security; (ii) will more likely than not be required to sell the impaired security before it recovers in value; or (iii) if there has been an adverse change in cash flows — the impairment is deemed an OTTI. In the case of criteria (i) and (ii), we record the entire difference between the security’s estimated fair value and its amortized cost at the reporting date in our consolidated statements of income. If there has been an adverse change in cash flows, only the portion of the OTTI related to “credit” losses is recognized through other market valuation adjustments, net on our consolidated statements of income, with the remaining “non-credit” portion recognized through AOCI on our consolidated balance sheet. If the first two criteria are not met and there has not been an adverse change in cash flows, the impairment is considered temporary and the entire unrealized loss is recognized through AOCI on our consolidated balance sheets.

For impaired AFS securities, to determine if there has been an adverse change in cash flows and if any portion of a resulting OTTI is related to credit losses, we compare the present value of the cash flows expected to be collected as of the current financial reporting date to the amortized cost basis of the security. The discount rate used to calculate the present value of expected future cash flows is the current yield used for income recognition purposes. If the present value of the current expected cash flows is less than the amortized cost basis, there has been an adverse change and the security is considered OTTI with the difference between these two amounts representing the credit loss. The determination as to whether an OTTI exists and, if so, the amount of credit impairment recognized in earnings is subjective, and based on information available at the time of the assessment as well as our estimates of future performance and cash flows. As a result, the timing and amount of OTTI constitute a material estimate that is susceptible to significant change.

See Note 8 for further discussion on real estate securities.

MSRs

We recognize MSRs through the retention of servicing rights associated with residential mortgage loans that we have acquired and subsequently transferred to third parties (including the Agencies) or through the direct acquisition of MSRs sold by third parties. Typically, our MSRs are created through the transfer of loans to a third party or to a Sequoia residential mortgage securitization sponsored by us that meets the GAAP criteria for sale accounting.

Our MSRs are held and managed at Redwood Residential Acquisition Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of RWT Holdings, Inc., which is a taxable REIT subsidiary of ours. We contract with a licensed sub-servicer to perform servicing functions for loans associated with our MSRs. We have elected the fair value option for all of our MSRs, and they are initially recognized and carried at their estimated fair values. Income from MSRs and changes in the estimated fair value of MSRs are reported in MSR income, net, a component of our consolidated statements of income.

See Note 9 for further discussion on MSRs.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include non-restricted cash and highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less.

Restricted Cash

Restricted cash primarily includes principal and interest payments that are collateral for, or payable to, owners of ABS issued by consolidated securitization entities. Restricted cash may also include cash retained in the Sequoia securitization entities or in the Residential Resecuritization or Commercial Securitization entities prior to the payments on or redemptions of outstanding ABS issued.

Accrued Interest Receivable

Accrued interest receivable includes interest that is due and payable to us and deemed collectible. Cash interest is generally received within thirty days of recording the receivable. For financial assets where we have elected the fair value option, the associated accrued interest receivable on these assets is measured at fair value. For financial assets where we have not elected the fair value option, the associated accrued interest carrying values approximate fair values.

Derivative Financial Instruments

Derivative financial instruments we typically utilize include swaps, swaptions, financial futures contracts, and “To Be Announced” (“TBA”) contracts. These derivatives are primarily used to manage interest rate risk associated with our operations. In addition, we enter into certain residential loan purchase commitments (“LPCs”) and residential loan forward sale commitments (“FSCs”) that are treated as derivatives for financial reporting purposes. All derivative financial instruments are recorded at their estimated fair values on our consolidated balance sheets. Derivatives with positive fair values to us are reported as assets and derivatives with negative fair values to us are reported as liabilities. We classify each derivative as either (i) a trading instrument (no specific hedging designation for financial reporting purposes) or (ii) a hedge of a forecasted transaction or of the variability of cash flows to be received or paid related to a recognized asset or liability (cash flow hedge).

Changes in the fair values of derivatives accounted for as trading instruments, including any associated interest income or expense, are recorded in our consolidated statements of income through other market valuation adjustments, net, to the extent they are used to manage risks associated with our residential investment portfolio. Derivatives used to manage certain risks associated with our residential and commercial mortgage banking activities, including valuation changes related to residential LPCs and FSCs, are included in mortgage banking activities, net, on our consolidated statements of income.

Changes in the fair values of derivatives accounted for as cash flow hedges, to the extent they are effective, are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income, a component of equity on our consolidated balance sheets. Interest income or expense, and any ineffectiveness associated with these derivatives, are recorded as a component of net interest income in our consolidated statements of income. We measure the effective portion of cash flow hedges by comparing the change in fair value of the expected future variable cash flows of the derivative hedging instruments with the change in fair value of the expected future variable cash flows of the hedged item.

We will discontinue a designated cash flow hedging relationship if (i) we determine that the hedging derivative is no longer expected to be effective in offsetting changes in the cash flows of the designated hedged item; (ii) the derivative expires or is sold, terminated, or exercised; (iii) the derivative is de-designated as a cash flow hedge; or, (iv) it is probable that a forecasted transaction associated with the hedged item will not occur by the end of the originally specified time period. To the extent we de-designate or terminate a cash flow hedging relationship and the associated hedged item continues to exist, any unrealized gain or loss of the cash flow hedge at the time of de-designation remains in accumulated other comprehensive income and is amortized using the straight-line method through interest expense over the remaining life of the hedged item.

Swaps and Swaptions

Interest rate swaps are agreements in which (i) one counterparty exchanges a stream of fixed interest payments for another counterparty’s stream of variable interest cash flows; or, (ii) each counterparty exchanges variable interest cash flows that are referenced to different indices. Interest rate swaptions are agreements that provide the owner the right but not the obligation to enter into an underlying interest rate swap with a counterparty in the future. Interest rate caps are agreements in which the owner receives payments at the end of each period for which the prevailing interest rate exceeds an agreed upon strike price. We enter into interest rate agreements primarily to reduce significant changes in our income or equity caused by interest rate volatility. Certain of these interest rate agreements may be designated as cash flow hedges.

Eurodollar Futures and Financial Futures

Eurodollar futures are futures contracts on time deposits denominated in U.S. dollars at banks outside the United States. Eurodollar futures, unlike our other derivatives, have maturities of only three months. Therefore, in order to achieve the desired interest rate offset necessary to manage our risk, consecutively maturing contracts are required, resulting in a stated notional amount that is typically higher than our other derivatives. Financial futures are futures contracts on benchmark U.S. Treasury rates.

TBA Contracts

TBA contracts are forward contracts to purchase mortgage-backed securities that will be issued by a U.S. government sponsored enterprise in the future. We purchase or sell these derivatives to offset — to varying degrees — changes in the values of mortgage products for which we have exposure to interest rate volatility.

Loan Purchase and Forward Sale Commitments

We refer to LPCs as agreements with third-party residential loan originators to purchase residential loans at a future date that qualify as a derivative under GAAP. LPCs that qualify as derivatives are recorded at their estimated fair values on our consolidated balance sheets. Changes in fair value are recurring and are reported through our consolidated statements of income in mortgage banking activities, net. We refer to FSCs as agreements with third-parties to sell residential loans at a future date that also qualify as derivatives under GAAP. FSCs are recorded at their estimated fair values on our consolidated balance sheets. Changes in fair value are recurring and are reported through our consolidated statements of income in mortgage banking activities, net.

See Note 10 for further discussion on derivative financial instruments.

Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities

Our deferred tax assets/liabilities are generated by temporary differences in GAAP and taxable income at our taxable subsidiaries. These differences generally reflect differing accounting treatments for GAAP and tax, such as accounting for mortgage servicing rights, discount and premium amortization, credit losses, equity awards, asset impairments, and certain valuation estimates. As a result of these differences, we may recognize taxable income in periods prior to when we recognize income for GAAP. When this occurs, we pay the tax liability as required and establish a deferred tax asset. As the income is subsequently realized in future periods under GAAP, the deferred tax asset is reduced. We may also recognize income under GAAP in periods prior to when we recognize the income for tax. When this occurs, we establish a deferred tax liability. As the income is subsequently realized in future periods for tax, the deferred tax liability is reduced.

In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, we consider whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible. We consider historical and projected future taxable income and capital gains as well as tax planning strategies in making this assessment. We determine the extent to which realization of this deferred asset is not assured and establish a valuation allowance accordingly. The estimate of net deferred tax assets could change in future periods to the extent that actual or revised estimates of future taxable income during the carryforward periods change from current expectations.

Deferred Securities Issuance Costs

Securities issuance costs are expenses associated with the issuance of long-term debt, and the ABS issued from the Residential Resecuritization, the Commercial Securitization, and Sequoia securitization entities we sponsor and consolidate for financial reporting purposes. These expenses typically include underwriting, rating agency, legal, accounting, and other fees. ABS issuance costs associated with liabilities reported at cost are deferred. Deferred securities issuance costs are reported on our consolidated balance sheets as deferred charges (an asset) and are amortized as an adjustment to interest expense using the interest method, based upon the actual and estimated repayment schedules of the related securities issued.

Other Assets

Other assets include margin and investment receivable, REO, income tax receivables, fixed assets, principal receivable, and other prepaid expenses and receivables.

REO property acquired through, or in lieu of, foreclosure is initially recorded at fair value, and subsequently reported at the lower of its carrying amount or fair value (less estimated cost to sell). Changes in the fair value of an REO property that has a fair value at or below its carrying amount are recorded in our consolidated statements of income as a component of other market valuation adjustments, net. Margin receivable reflects cash collateral we have posted with various counterparties relating to our derivative and lending agreements with those counterparties, as applicable.

See Note 11 for further discussion on other assets.

Short-Term Debt

Short-term debt includes borrowings under master repurchase agreements, loan warehouse facilities, and other forms of borrowings that expire within one year with various counterparties. These borrowings may be unsecured or collateralized by cash, loans, or securities. If the value (as determined by the applicable counterparty) of the collateral securing those borrowings decreases, we may be subject to margin calls during the period the borrowings are outstanding. In instances where we do not satisfy the margin calls within the required time frame, the counterparty may retain the collateral and pursue any outstanding debt amount from us.

See Note 12 for further discussion on short-term debt.

Accrued Interest Payable

Accrued interest payable includes interest that is due and payable to third parties. Interest is generally paid within one to three months of recording the payable, based upon our remittance requirements, and is paid semi-annually for our convertible debt. For borrowings where we have elected the fair value option, the associated accrued interest on these liabilities is measured at fair value. For financial liabilities where we have not elected the fair value option, the associated accrued interest carrying values approximate fair values.

Asset-Backed Securities Issued

The majority of the liabilities reported on our consolidated balance sheets represent ABS issued by bankruptcy-remote entities sponsored by Redwood. Sequoia, the Residential Resecuritization, and the Commercial Securitization assets are held in the custody of securitization trustees and are not owned by Redwood. These trustees collect principal and interest payments (less servicing and related fees) from the assets and make corresponding principal and interest payments to the ABS investors.

Residential Resecuritization, Commercial Securitization, and Sequoia ABS issued are carried at their unpaid principal balances net of any unamortized discount or premium.

See Note 13 for further discussion on ABS issued.

Long-Term Debt

Commercial Long-term Debt

Commercial long-term debt includes borrowings under a master repurchase agreement that expires in more than one year with a financial institution counterparty. These borrowings are collateralized by commercial loans. If the value (as determined by the applicable counterparty) of the collateral securing those borrowings decreases, we may be subject to margin calls during the period the borrowings are outstanding. In instances where we do not satisfy the margin calls within the required time frame, the counterparty may retain the collateral and pursue any outstanding debt amount from us.

Commercial Secured Borrowings

Commercial secured borrowings represent liabilities recognized in association with cash received from transfers of portions of senior commercial mortgage loans to third parties that did not meet the criteria for sale treatment under ASC 860 and were accounted for as financings. We elect the fair value option for these secured borrowings and they are held at their estimated fair value on our consolidated balance sheets.

Convertible Notes

Convertible notes include unsecured convertible senior notes and are carried at their unpaid principal balance. Interest on the notes is payable semiannually and the notes mature on April 15, 2018. If converted by a holder, upon conversion, the holder of the notes would receive shares of our common stock.

Trust Preferred Securities and Subordinated Notes

Trust preferred securities and subordinated notes are carried at their unpaid principal balance. This long-term debt is unsecured with quarterly interest payments determined based upon a floating rate equal to the three-month London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) plus a margin until it is redeemed in whole or matures at a future date.

See Note 14 for further discussion on long-term debt.

Equity

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

Net unrealized gains and losses on real estate securities available-for-sale and interest rate agreements designated as cash flow hedges are reported as components of accumulated other comprehensive income on our consolidated statements of changes in equity and our consolidated balance sheets. Net unrealized gains and losses on securities and interest rate agreements held by our taxable subsidiaries that are reported in other comprehensive income are adjusted for the effects of taxation and may create deferred tax assets or liabilities.

Earnings Per Common Share

Basic earnings per common share (“EPS”) is computed by dividing net income allocated to common shareholders by the weighted average common shares outstanding. Net income allocated to common shareholders represents net income allocable to common shareholders, less income allocated to participating securities (as described herein). Diluted EPS is computed by dividing income allocated to common shareholders by the weighted average common shares outstanding plus amounts representing the dilutive effect of share-based payment awards and the assumed conversion of convertible notes to common shares (accomplished by adding back the periodic interest expense associated with dilutive convertible debt to net income and adding the shares issued in an assumed conversion to the diluted share count).

The two-class method is an earnings allocation formula under which EPS is calculated for common stock and participating securities according to dividends declared and participating rights in undistributed earnings. Under this method, all earnings (distributed and undistributed) are allocated between participating securities and common shares based on their respective rights to receive dividends or dividend equivalents. Accounting guidance on EPS defines vested and unvested share-based payment awards containing nonforfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents as participating securities that are included in computing EPS under the two-class method.

See Note 16 for further discussion on equity.

Incentive Plans

In May 2013, our shareholders approved an amendment and restatement to our previously amended 2002 Redwood Trust, Inc. Incentive Plan (“Incentive Plan”) for executive officers, employees, and non-employee directors. The amendment provided, among other things, for an increase in the number of shares available for distribution under the plan. The Incentive Plan authorizes our Board of Directors (or a committee appointed by our Board of Directors) to grant incentive stock options (“ISOs”), non-qualifying stock options (“NQSOs”), performance stock units (“PSUs”), deferred stock units (“DSUs”), restricted stock, performance shares, performance units, stock appreciation rights, limited stock appreciation rights (awards), and dividend equivalent rights (“DERs”) to eligible recipients. Long-term incentive awards granted under the Incentive Plan generally vest over a three- or four-year period. Awards made under the Incentive Plan to officers and other employees in lieu of the payment in cash of a portion of annual bonuses earned generally vest immediately, but are subject to a three-year mandatory holding period. Non-employee directors are also provided annual awards under the Incentive Plan that generally vest immediately. The cost of the awards is amortized over the vesting period on a straight-line basis.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

In May 2013, our shareholders approved an amendment to our previously amended 2002 Redwood Trust, Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan (“ESPP”) to increase the number of shares available under the ESPP. The purpose of the ESPP is to give our employees an opportunity to acquire an equity interest in the Company through the purchase of shares of common stock at a discount. The ESPP allows eligible employees to purchase common stock at 85% of its fair value, subject to certain limits. Fair value as defined under the ESPP is the lesser of the closing market price of the common stock on the first day of the calendar year or the last day of the calendar quarter.

Executive Deferred Compensation Plan

In November 2013, our Board of Directors approved an amendment to our 2002 Executive Deferred Compensation Plan (“EDCP”) to allow non-employee directors to defer certain cash payments and dividends into DSUs. The EDCP allows eligible employees and directors to defer portions of current salary and certain other forms of compensation. The Company matches some deferrals. Compensation deferred under the EDCP is recorded as a liability on our consolidated balance sheets. The EDCP allows for the investment of deferrals in either an interest crediting account or DSUs.

401(k) Plan

We offer a tax-qualified 401(k) Plan to all employees for retirement savings. Under this Plan, employees are allowed to defer and invest up to 100% of their cash earnings, subject to the maximum 401(k) Plan contribution limit set forth by the Internal Revenue Service. We match some employee contributions to encourage participation and to provide a retirement planning benefit to employees. Vesting of the 401(k) Plan matching contributions is based on the employee’s tenure at the Company, and over time an employee becomes increasingly vested in both prior and new matching contributions.

See Note 17 for further discussion on equity compensation plans.

Taxes

We have elected to be taxed as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code and the corresponding provisions of state law. To qualify as a REIT we must distribute at least 90% of our annual REIT taxable income to shareholders (not including taxable income retained in our taxable subsidiaries) within the time frame set forth in the tax code and also meet certain other requirements related to assets, income, and stock ownership. We assess our tax positions for all open tax years and record tax benefits only if tax positions meet a more-likely-than-not threshold in accordance with FASB guidance on accounting for uncertainty in income taxes. We classify interest and penalties on material uncertain tax positions as interest expense and operating expense, respectively, in our consolidated statements of income.

See Note 20 for further discussion on taxes.

Balance Sheet Netting

Certain of our derivatives, loan warehouse, and repurchase agreements are subject to master netting arrangements or similar agreements. Under GAAP, in certain circumstances we may elect to present certain financial assets, liabilities and related collateral subject to master netting arrangements in a net position on our consolidated balance sheets. However, we do not report any of these financial assets or liabilities on a net basis, and instead present them on a gross basis on our consolidated balance sheets.

The table below presents financial assets and liabilities that are subject to master netting arrangements or similar agreements categorized by financial instrument, together with corresponding financial instruments and corresponding collateral received or pledged at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

Offsetting of Financial Assets, Liabilities, and Collateral

	Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets (Liabilities)		Gross Amounts Offset in Consolidated Balance Sheet		Net Amounts of Assets (Liabilities) Presented in Consolidated Balance Sheet		Gross Amounts Not Offset in Consolidated Balance Sheet(1)
March 31, 2014  (In Thousands)							Financial Instruments		Cash Collateral (Received) Pledged		Net Amount
Assets (2)
Interest rate agreements	$	3,421	$	-	$	3,421	$	(3,278)	$	(70)	$	73
TBAs		913		-		913		(360)		-		553
Futures		-		-		-		-		-		-
Total Assets	$	4,334	$	-	$	4,334	$	(3,638)	$	(70)	$	626
Liabilities (2)
Interest rate agreements	$	(26,043)	$	-	$	(26,043)	$	3,278	$	22,765	$	-
TBAs		(360)		-		(360)		360		-		-
Futures		(503)		-		(503)		-		503		-
Loan warehouse debt		(580,348)		-		(580,348)		580,348		-		-
Security repurchase agreements		(708,413)		-		(708,413)		708,413		-		-
Commercial borrowings		(51,458)		-		(51,458)		51,458		-		-
Total Liabilities	$	(1,367,125)	$	-	$	(1,367,125)	$	1,343,857	$	23,268	$	-

	Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets (Liabilities)		Gross Amounts Offset in Consolidated Balance Sheet		Net Amounts of Assets (Liabilities) Presented in Consolidated Balance Sheet		Gross Amounts Not Offset in Consolidated Balance Sheet (1)
December 31, 2013  (In Thousands)							Financial Instruments		Cash Collateral (Received) Pledged		Net Amount
Assets (2)
Interest rate agreements	$	6,566	$	-	$	6,566	$	(5,402)	$	-	$	1,164
TBAs		1,138		-		1,138		(656)		(482)		-
Futures		-		-		-		-		-		-
Total Assets	$	7,704	$	-	$	7,704	$	(6,058)	$	(482)	$	1,164
Liabilities (2)
Interest rate agreements	$	(16,599)	$	-	$	(16,599)	$	5,402	$	11,197	$	-
TBAs		(661)		-		(661)		656		5		-
Futures		(528)		-		(528)		-		528		-
Loan warehouse debt		(184,789)		-		(184,789)		184,789		-		-
Security repurchase agreements		(677,974)		-		(677,974)		677,974		-		-
Commercial borrowings		(49,467)		-		(49,467)		49,467		-		-
Total Liabilities	$	(930,018)	$	-	$	(930,018)	$	918,288	$	11,730	$	-

(1) Amounts presented in these columns are limited in total to the net amount of assets or liabilities presented in the prior column by instrument. In certain cases, there is excess cash collateral or financial assets we have pledged to a counterparty (which may, in certain circumstances, be a clearinghouse) that exceed the financial liabilities subject to a master netting arrangement or similar agreement. Additionally, in certain cases, counterparties may have pledged excess cash collateral to us that exceeds our corresponding financial assets. In each case, any of these excess amounts are excluded from the table although they are separately reported in our consolidated balance sheets as assets or liabilities, respectively.

(2) Interest rate agreements, TBAs, and futures are components of derivatives instruments on our consolidated balances sheets. Loan warehouse debt, which is secured by residential and commercial mortgage loans, and security repurchase agreements are components of short-term debt on our consolidated balance sheets. Commercial borrowings are a component of long-term debt on our consolidated balance sheets.

For each category of financial instrument set forth in the table above, the assets and liabilities resulting from individual transactions within that category between Redwood and a counterparty are subject to a master netting arrangement or similar agreement with that counterparty that provides for individual transactions to be treated as a single transaction. For certain categories of these instruments, some of our transactions are cleared and settled through one or more clearinghouses that are substituted as our counterparty and references herein to master netting arrangements or similar agreements include the arrangements and agreements governing the clearing and settlement of these transactions through the clearinghouses. In the event of the termination and close-out of any of those transactions, the corresponding master netting arrangement or similar agreement provides for settlement on a net basis and for settlement to include the proceeds of the liquidation of any corresponding collateral, subject to certain limitations on termination, settlement, and liquidation of collateral that may apply in the event of the bankruptcy or insolvency of a party that should not inhibit the eventual practical realization of the principal benefits of those transactions or the corresponding master netting arrangement or similar agreement and any corresponding collateral.

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Equity

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Equity

Note 16. Equity

The following table provides a summary of changes to accumulated other comprehensive income by component for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.

Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income by Component

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2014				Three Months Ended March 31, 2013
(In Thousands)	Net unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities		Net unrealized losses on interest rate agreements accounted for as cash flow hedges		Net unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities		Net unrealized losses on interest rate agreements accounted for as cash flow hedges
Balance at beginning of period	$	164,654	$	(15,888)	$	186,580	$	(48,248)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications		19,323		(8,795)		9,030		7,440
Amounts reclassified from other accumulated comprehensive income		1,298		60		(12,007)		88
Net current-period other comprehensive (loss) income		20,621		(8,735)		(2,977)		7,528
Balance at End of Period	$	185,275	$	(24,623)	$	183,603	$	(40,720)

The following table provides a summary of reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income for three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.

Reclassifications Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

	Affected Line Item in the Income Statement	Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Three Months Ended March 31,
(In Thousands)		2014		2013
Net realized gains (losses) on AFS securities
Other than temporary impairment	Other market valuations, net	$	1,298	$	9
Gain on sale of AFS securities	Realized gains, net		-		(12,016)
		$	1,298	$	(12,007)
Net realized gains on interest rate agreements designated as cash flow hedges
Amortization of deferred loss	Interest expense	$	60	$	88
		$	60	$	88

Earnings Per Common Share

The following table provides the basic and diluted earnings per common share computations for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.

Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Common Share

	Three Months Ended March 31,
(In Thousands, Except Share Data)	2014		2013
Basic Earnings Per Common Share:
Net income attributable to Redwood	$	12,333	$	60,610
Less: Dividends and undistributed earnings allocated to participating securities		(702)		(1,978)
Net income allocated to common shareholders	$	11,631	$	58,632
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding		82,410,562		81,556,880
Basic Earnings Per Common Share	$	0.14	$	0.72
Diluted Earnings Per Common Share:
Net income attributable to Redwood	$	12,333	$	60,610
Less: Dividends and undistributed earnings allocated to participating securities		(702)		(1,346)
Add back: Interest expense on convertible notes		-		923
Net income allocated to common shareholders	$	11,631	$	60,187
Weighted average common shares outstanding		82,410,562		81,556,880
Net effect of dilutive equity awards		2,529,978		2,371,548
Net effect of assumed convertible notes conversion to common shares		-		3,416,241
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding		84,940,540		87,344,669
Diluted Earnings Per Common Share	$	0.14	$	0.69

For the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, there were 2,529,978 and 2,371,548 of dilutive equity awards, respectively, determined under the two-class method. We included participating securities in the calculation of diluted earnings per common share as we determined that the two-class method was more dilutive than the alternative treasury stock method. Dividends and undistributed earnings allocated to participating securities under the basic and diluted earnings per share calculations require specific shares to be included that may differ in certain circumstances. For the three months ended March 31, 2013, 3,416,241 common shares related to the assumed conversion of the convertible notes were included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share.

For the three months ended March 31, 2014, 11,825,450 common shares related to the assumed conversion of the convertible notes were antidilutive and were excluded in the calculation of diluted earnings per share. For the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, the number of outstanding equity awards that were antidilutive totaled 79,535 and 287,431 respectively, under the two-class method. There were no other participating securities during these periods.

Stock Repurchases

We announced a stock repurchase authorization in November 2007 for the repurchase of up to 5,000,000 common shares. This plan replaced all previous share repurchase plans and has no expiration date. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, there were no shares acquired under the plan. At March 31, 2014, there remained 4,005,985 shares available for repurchase under this plan.

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Short-Term Debt

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Short-Term Debt

Note 12. Short-Term Debt

We enter into repurchase agreements, bank warehouse agreements, and other forms of collateralized (and generally uncommitted) short-term borrowings with several banks and major investment banking firms. At March 31, 2014, we had outstanding agreements with 13 counterparties and we were in compliance with all of the related covenants. Further information about these financial covenants is set forth in Part I, Item 2 – Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

The table below summarizes the facilities that are available to us and the balances of short-term debt at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 by the type of collateral securing the debt.

	March 31, 2014
(Dollars in Thousands)	Number of Facilities		Outstanding		Limit		Maturity
Collateral Type
Residential loans		5	$	512,305	$	1,400,000		4/2014-2/2015
Commercial loans		1		68,043		100,000		4/2014
Real estate securities		7		708,413		-		4/2014-5/2014
Total		13	$	1,288,761
	December 31, 2013
(Dollars in Thousands)	Number of Facilities		Outstanding		Limit		Maturity
Collateral Type
Residential loans		5	$	184,789	$	1,400,000		1/2014 - 12/2014
Commercial loans		1		-		100,000		4/2014
Real estate securities		7		677,974		-		1/2014 - 2/2014
Total		13	$	862,763

Borrowings under these facilities are generally charged interest based on a specified margin over the one-month LIBOR interest rate. At March 31, 2014, all of these borrowings were under uncommitted facilities and were due within 364 days (or less) of the borrowing date. The fair value of residential loans, commercial loans, and real estate securities pledged as collateral was $574 million, $93 million, and $875 million, respectively, at March 31, 2014. For the three months ended March 31, 2014, the average balance of short-term debt was $1.01 billion. At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, accrued interest payable on short-term debt was less than $1 million.

We also maintain a $10 million committed line of credit with one financial institution, which is secured by our pledge of certain mortgage-backed securities we own. At both March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, we had no outstanding borrowings on this facility.

Characteristics of Short-Term Debt

The table below summarizes short-term debt by weighted average interest rates and by collateral type at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

	March 31, 2014						December 31, 2013
(Dollars in Thousands)	Amount Borrowed		Weighted Average Interest Rate		Weighted Average Days Until Maturity		Amount Borrowed		Weighted Average Interest Rate		Weighted Average Days Until Maturity
Collateral Type
Residential loan collateral	$	512,305		1.71%		159	$	184,789		1.71%		228
Commercial loan collateral		68,043		2.41%		26		-		-		-
Real estate securities collateral		708,413		1.34%		16		677,974		1.34%		15
Total Short-Term Debt	$	1,288,761		1.54%		73	$	862,763		1.42%		61

Remaining Maturities of Short-Term Debt

The following table presents the remaining maturities of short-term debt at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

(In Thousands)	March 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
Within 30 days	$	790,958	$	659,262
31 to 90 days		234,156		54,434
Over 90 days		263,647		149,067
Total Short-Term Debt	$	1,288,761	$	862,763

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Commercial Loans Collectively Evaluated for Impairment (Detail) (Commercial Loans, USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Commercial Loans
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Principal balance	$ 355,183	$ 353,331
Recorded investment	352,712	350,717
Related allowance	$ 8,028	$ 7,373

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Real Estate Securities

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Real Estate Securities

Note 8. Real Estate Securities

We invest in mortgage-backed securities. The following table presents the fair values of our real estate securities by type at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

(In Thousands)	March 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
Trading	$	120,123	$	124,555
Available-for-sale		1,622,885		1,558,306
Total Real Estate Securities	$	1,743,008	$	1,682,861

Our residential securities herein are presented in accordance with their general position within a securitization structure based on their rights to cash flows. Senior securities are those interests in a securitization that generally have the first right to cash flows and are last in line to absorb losses. Re-REMIC securities, as presented herein, were created through the resecuritization of certain senior interests to provide additional credit support to those interests. These re-REMIC securities are therefore subordinate to the remaining senior interest, but senior to any subordinate tranches of the securitization from which they were created. Subordinate securities are all interests below senior and re-REMIC interests.

Trading Securities

We elected the fair value option for certain securities and classify them as trading securities. At March 31, 2014, our trading securities included $115 million of interest-only securities, for which there is no principal balance, and $5 million of residential subordinate securities. The unpaid principal balance of residential subordinate securities classified as trading was $15 million at both March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013. The following table presents trading securities by collateral type at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

(In Thousands)	March 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
Senior Securities
Prime	$	106,228	$	110,505
Non-prime		8,729		9,070
Total Senior Securities		114,957		119,575
Subordinate Securities
Prime		5,166		4,980
Non-prime		-		-
Total Subordinate Securities		5,166		4,980
Total Trading Securities	$	120,123	$	124,555

AFS Securities

The following table presents the fair value of our available-for-sale securities held at Redwood by collateral type at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

(In Thousands)	March 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
Senior Securities
Prime	$	699,786	$	662,306
Non-prime		192,997		193,386
Total Senior Securities		892,783		855,692
Re-REMIC Securities		192,208		176,376
Subordinate Securities
Prime		537,735		526,095
Non-prime		159		143
Total Subordinate Securities		537,894		526,238
Total AFS Securities	$	1,622,885	$	1,558,306

The senior securities shown above at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, included $125 million and $131 million, respectively, of prime securities, and $131 million and $132 million, respectively, of non-prime securities that were financed through the Residential Resecuritization entity, as discussed in Note 4.

We often purchase AFS securities at a discount to their outstanding principal balances. To the extent we purchase an AFS security that has a likelihood of incurring a loss, we do not amortize into income the portion of the purchase discount that we do not expect to collect due to the inherent credit risk of the security. We may also expense a portion of our investment in the security to the extent we believe that principal losses will exceed the purchase discount. We designate any amount of unpaid principal balance that we do not expect to receive and thus do not expect to earn or recover as a credit reserve on the security. Any remaining net unamortized discounts or premiums on the security are amortized into income over time using the effective yield method.

At March 31, 2014, there were $729 thousand of AFS residential securities with contractual maturities less than five years, $2 million of AFS residential securities with contractual maturities greater than five years but less than ten years, and the remainder of our real estate securities had contractual maturities greater than ten years.

The following table presents the components of carrying value (which equals fair value) of residential AFS securities at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

Carrying Value of Residential AFS Securities

March 31, 2014	Senior
(In Thousands)	Prime		Non-prime		Re-REMIC		Subordinate		Total
Principal balance	$	703,977	$	212,629	$	223,709	$	696,717	$	1,837,032
Credit reserve		(6,815)		(11,625)		(20,590)		(56,658)		(95,688)
Unamortized discount, net		(42,255)		(36,867)		(87,910)		(136,701)		(303,733)
Amortized cost		654,907		164,137		115,209		503,358		1,437,611
Gross unrealized gains		46,589		28,860		76,999		46,432		198,880
Gross unrealized losses		(1,710)		-		-		(11,896)		(13,606)
Carrying Value	$	699,786	$	192,997	$	192,208	$	537,894	$	1,622,885
December 31, 2013	Senior
(In Thousands)	Prime		Non-prime		Re-REMIC		Subordinate		Total
Principal balance	$	670,051	$	218,603	$	214,046	$	706,292	$	1,808,992
Credit reserve		(10,144)		(13,840)		(30,429)		(62,457)		(116,870)
Unamortized discount, net		(44,133)		(36,882)		(80,188)		(137,266)		(298,469)
Amortized cost		615,774		167,881		103,429		506,569		1,393,653
Gross unrealized gains		47,980		25,654		72,947		41,205		187,786
Gross unrealized losses		(1,448)		(149)		-		(21,536)		(23,133)
Carrying Value	$	662,306	$	193,386	$	176,376	$	526,238	$	1,558,306

The following table presents the changes for the three months ended March 31, 2014, in unamortized discount and designated credit reserves on residential AFS securities.

Changes in Unamortized Discount and Designated Credit Reserves on Residential AFS Securities

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
(In Thousands)	Credit Reserve		Unamortized Discount, Net
Beginning balance	$	116,870	$	298,469
Amortization of net discount		-		(11,298)
Realized credit losses		(3,337)		-
Acquisitions		-		(409)
Sales, calls, other		(936)		(51)
Impairments		113		-
Transfers to (release of) credit reserves, net		(17,022)		17,022
Ending Balance	$	95,688	$	303,733

Residential AFS Securities with Unrealized Losses

The following table presents the components comprising the total carrying value of residential AFS securities that were in a gross unrealized loss position at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

	Less Than 12 Consecutive Months						12 Consecutive Months or Longer
(In Thousands)	Amortized Cost		Unrealized Losses		Fair Value		Amortized Cost		Unrealized Losses		Fair Value
March 31, 2014	$	430,056		$        (7,795)	$	422,261	$	97,790		$        (5,811)	$	91,979
December 31, 2013		607,030		(21,195)		585,835		19,828		(1,938)		17,890

At March 31, 2014, after giving effect to purchases, sales, and extinguishments due to credit losses, our consolidated balance sheet included 298 AFS securities, of which 59 were in an unrealized loss position and 14 were in a continuous unrealized loss position for 12 consecutive months or longer. At December 31, 2013, our consolidated balance sheet included 303 AFS securities, of which 76 were in an unrealized loss position and five were in a continuous unrealized loss position for 12 consecutive months or longer.

Evaluating AFS Securities for Other-than-Temporary Impairments

Gross unrealized losses on our AFS securities were $14 million at March 31, 2014. We evaluate all securities in an unrealized loss position to determine if the impairment is temporary or other-than-temporary (resulting in an OTTI). At March 31, 2014, we did not intend to sell any of our AFS securities that were in an unrealized loss position, and it is more likely than not that we will not be required to sell these securities before recovery of their amortized cost basis, which may be at their maturity. We review our AFS securities that are in an unrealized loss position to identify those securities with losses that are other-than-temporary based on an assessment of changes in expected cash flows for such securities, which considers recent security performance and expected future performance of the underlying collateral.

During the three months ended March 31, 2014, we determined that unrealized losses of $2 million related to our AFS securities were OTTI, of which $113 thousand was determined to be credit related and recorded in “Other market valuation adjustments” in our consolidated statements of income and $1.6 million was determined to be non-credit related and recorded through AOCI on our consolidated balance sheets. AFS securities on which OTTI is recognized have experienced, or are expected to experience, credit-related adverse cash flow changes. In determining our estimate of cash flows for AFS securities we considered factors such as structural credit enhancement, past and expected future performance of underlying mortgage loans, including timing of expected future cash flows, which are informed by prepayment rates, default rates, loss severities, delinquency rates, percentage of non-performing loans, FICO scores at loan origination, year of origination, loan-to-value ratios, and geographic concentrations, as well as general market assessments. Changes in our evaluation of these factors impacted the cash flows expected to be collected at the OTTI assessment date and were used to determine if there were credit-related adverse cash flows and if so, the amount of credit related losses. Significant judgment is used in both our analysis of the expected cash flows for our AFS securities and any determination of the credit loss component of OTTI.

The table below summarizes the significant valuation assumptions we used for our AFS securities at March 31, 2014.

Significant Valuation Assumptions

March 31, 2014	Prime Securities
Prepayment rates		7 - 20  %
Loss severity		20 - 55  %
Projected default rate		1 - 22  %

The following table details the activity related to the credit loss component of OTTI (i.e., OTTI recognized through earnings) for AFS securities held at March 31, 2014 and 2013, for which a portion of an OTTI was recognized in other comprehensive income.

Activity of the Credit Component of Other-than-Temporary Impairments

	Three Months Ended March 31,
(In Thousands)	2014		2013
Balance at beginning of period	$	37,149	$	50,852
Additions		-		-
Initial credit impairments		71		-
Subsequent credit impairments		42		-
Reductions		-		-
Securities sold, or expected to sell		-		-
Securities with no outstanding principal at period end		(1,476)		(5,241)
Balance at End of Period	$	35,786	$	45,611

Gross Realized Gains and Losses on AFS Securities

Gains and losses from the sale of AFS securities are recorded as realized gains, net, in our consolidated statements of income. The following table presents the gross realized gains and losses on sales and calls of AFS securities for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.

	Three Months Ended March 31,
(In Thousands)	2014		2013
Gross realized gains - sales	$	-	$	12,038
Gross realized gains - calls		987		-
Gross realized losses - sales		-		-
Gross realized losses - calls		-		-
Total Realized Gains on Sales and Calls of AFS Securities, Net	$	987	$	12,038

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Loan Transfers Accounted as Secured Borrowings (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Loan Transferred As Secured Borrowings [Line Items]
Principal balance	$ 33,875
Cash proceeds	$ 34,774

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Summary of Accrued Interest Payable on Asset-Backed Securities Issued (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Accrued interest payable	$ 9,832	$ 6,366
Asset-backed Securities | Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Accrued interest payable	1,875	1,949
Asset-backed Securities | Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary | Sequoia
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Accrued interest payable	1,158	1,218
Asset-backed Securities | Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary | Residential Resecuritization
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Accrued interest payable	25	11
Asset-backed Securities | Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary | Commercial Securitization
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Accrued interest payable	$ 692	$ 720

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Fair Value of Financial Instruments

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Note 5. Fair Value of Financial Instruments

For financial reporting purposes, we follow a fair value hierarchy established under GAAP that is used to determine the fair value of financial instruments. This hierarchy prioritizes relevant market inputs in order to determine an “exit price” at the measurement date, or the price at which an asset could be sold or a liability could be transferred in an orderly process that is not a forced liquidation or distressed sale. Level 1 inputs are observable inputs that reflect quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets. Level 2 inputs are observable inputs other than quoted prices for an asset or liability that are obtained through corroboration with observable market data. Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs (e.g., our own data or assumptions) that are used when there is little, if any, relevant market activity for the asset or liability required to be measured at fair value.

In certain cases, inputs used to measure fair value fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, the level at which the fair value measurement falls is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Our assessment of the significance of a particular input requires judgment and considers factors specific to the asset or liability being measured.

The following table presents the carrying values and estimated fair values of assets and liabilities that are required to be recorded or disclosed at fair value at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

	March 31, 2014				December 31, 2013
	Carrying		Fair		Carrying		Fair
(In Thousands)	Value		Value		Value		Value
Assets
Residential loans, held-for-sale
At fair value	$	773,294	$	773,294	$	402,602	$	402,602
At lower of cost or fair value		1,642		1,798		1,665		1,817
Residential loans, held-for-investment		1,689,994		1,555,530		1,762,167		1,610,024
Commercial loans, held-for-sale		77,155		77,155		89,111		89,111
Commercial loans, held-for-investment
At fair value		69,436		69,436		-		-
At amortized cost		344,684		350,261		343,344		348,305
Trading securities		120,123		120,123		124,555		124,555
Available-for-sale securities		1,622,885		1,622,885		1,558,306		1,558,306
MSRs		64,971		64,971		64,824		64,824
Cash and cash equivalents		149,966		149,966		173,201		173,201
Restricted cash		432		432		398		398
Accrued interest receivable		14,410		14,410		13,475		13,475
Derivative assets		4,438		4,438		7,787		7,787
REO (1)		2,607		2,995		3,661		4,084
Margin receivable (1)		44,746		44,746		31,149		31,149
Other collateral posted (1)		5,000		5,000		5,000		5,000
Liabilities
Short-term debt	$	1,288,761	$	1,288,761	$	862,763	$	862,763
Accrued interest payable		9,832		9,832		6,366		6,366
Derivative liabilities		27,197		27,197		18,167		18,167
ABS issued		1,854,344		1,722,220		1,942,962		1,746,906
Commercial long-term debt		51,458		51,458		49,467		49,467
Commercial secured borrowings		34,774		34,774		-		-
Convertible notes		287,500		309,063		287,500		299,719
Other long-term debt		139,500		112,995		139,500		111,600

(1) These assets are included in Other Assets on our consolidated balance sheets.

We elected the fair value option for $1.07 billion and $119 million of residential loans and commercial loans, respectively, we acquired during the three months ended March 31, 2014. We also elected the fair value option for $35 million of commercial secured borrowings we recorded during the three months ended March 31, 2014. We anticipate electing the fair value option for all future purchases of residential loans and commercial senior loans that we intend to sell to third parties or transfer to securitizations.

The following table presents the assets and liabilities recorded that are reported at fair value on our consolidated balance sheets on a recurring basis at March 31, 2014, as well as the fair value hierarchy of the valuation inputs used to measure fair value.

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis at March 31, 2014

March 31, 2014	Carrying		Fair Value Measurements Using
(In Thousands)	Value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Assets
Residential loans, at fair value	$	773,294	$	-	$	149,749	$	623,545
Commercial loans, at fair value		146,591		-		-		146,591
Trading securities		120,123		-		-		120,123
Available-for-sale securities		1,622,885		-		-		1,622,885
MSRs		64,971		-		-		64,971
Derivative assets		4,438		913		3,430		95
Liabilities
Derivative liabilities		27,197		863		26,045		289
Commercial secured borrowings		34,774		-		-		34,774

The following table presents additional information about Level 3 assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis for the three months ended March 31, 2014.

Changes in Level 3 Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

	Assets										Liabilities
(In Thousands)	Residential   Loans		Commercial   Loans		Trading     Securities		AFS     Securities		MSRs		Loan Purchase  Commitments		Commercial Secured   Borrowings
Beginning balance - December 31, 2013	$	391,100	$	89,111	$	124,555	$	1,558,306	$	64,824	$	379	$	-
Principal paydowns		(6,922)		(3,254)		(2)		(42,303)		-		-		-
Gains (losses) in net income, net		7,449		3,626		(4,430)		12,172		(2,711)		(84)		-
Unrealized gains in OCI, net		-		-		-		20,621		-		-		-
Acquisitions		794,031		122,509		-		74,089		2,858		-		34,774
Sales		(561,550)		(65,401)		-		-		-		-		-
Other settlements, net		(563)		-		-		-		-		(101)		-
Ending Balance - March 31, 2014	$	623,545	$	146,591	$	120,123	$	1,622,885	$	64,971	$	194	$	34,774

The following table presents the portion of gains or losses included in our consolidated statements of income that were attributable to Level 3 assets and liabilities recorded at fair value on a recurring basis and held at March 31, 2014 and 2013. Gains or losses incurred on assets or liabilities sold, matured, called, or fully written down during the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 are not included in this presentation.

Portion of Net Gains (Losses) Attributable to Level 3 Assets and Liabilities Still Held at March 31, 2014 and 2013 Included in Net Income

	Included in Net Income
	Three Months Ended March 31,
(In Thousands)	2014		2013
Assets
Residential loans, at fair value	$	3,483	$	4,326
Commercial loans, at fair value		2,530		-
Trading securities		(4,431)		(488)
Available-for-sale securities		(113)		(24)
MSRs		(2,291)		811
Liabilities
Loan purchase commitments		(235)		-

The following table presents information on assets recorded at fair value on a non-recurring basis at March 31, 2014. This table does not include the carrying value and gains or losses associated with the asset types below that were not recorded at fair value on our balance sheet at March 31, 2014.

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis at March 31, 2014

									Gain (Loss) for
March 31, 2014	Carrying		Fair Value Measurements Using						Three Months Ended
(In Thousands)	Value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		March 31, 2014
Assets
Residential loans, at lower of cost or fair value	$	1,229	$	-	$	-	$	1,229	$	(2)
REO		829		-		-		829		169

The following table presents the components of market valuation adjustments, net, recorded in our consolidated statements of income for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.

Market Valuation Adjustments, Net

	Three Months Ended March 31,
(In Thousands)	2014		2013
Mortgage banking activities	$		$
Residential loans, at fair value		7,037		34,870
Commercial loans, at fair value		3,626		-
Trading securities		(4,277)		1,930
Derivative instruments, net		(7,081)		1,022
Loan purchase and forward sale commitments		8		-
Total mortgage banking activities		(687)		37,822
MSRs		(2,711)		342
Other
Residential loans, at lower of cost or fair value		(2)		40
Trading securities		(154)		(567)
Impairments on AFS securities		(113)		(24)
REO		(142)		227
Other derivative instruments, net		(5,727)		21
Total other		(6,138)		(303)
Total Market Valuation Adjustments, Net	$	(9,536)	$	37,861

Valuation Policy

We maintain a policy that specifies the methodologies we use to value different types of financial instruments. Significant changes to the valuation methodologies are reviewed by members of senior management to confirm the changes are appropriate and reasonable. Valuations based on information from external sources are performed on an instrument-by-instrument basis with the resulting amounts analyzed individually against internal calculations as well as in the aggregate by product type classification. Initial valuations are performed by our portfolio management group using the valuation processes described below. A subset of our finance department then independently reviews all fair value estimates using available market, portfolio, and industry information to ensure they are reasonable. Finally, members of senior management review all fair value estimates, including an analysis of valuation changes from prior reporting periods.

Valuation Process

We estimate fair values for financial assets or liabilities based on available inputs observed in the marketplace as well as unobservable inputs. We primarily use two pricing valuation techniques: market comparable pricing and discounted cash flow analysis. Market comparable pricing is used to determine the estimated fair value of certain instruments by incorporating known inputs and performance metrics, such as observed prepayment rates, delinquencies, credit support, recent transaction prices, pending transactions, or prices of other similar instruments. Discounted cash flow analysis techniques generally consist of developing an estimate of future cash flows that are expected to occur over the life of an instrument and then discounting those cash flows at a rate of return that results in an estimate of fair value. After considering all available indications of the appropriate rate of return that market participants would require, we consider the reasonableness of the range indicated by the results to determine an estimate that is most representative of fair value. We also consider counterparty credit quality and risk as part of our fair value assessments.

The following table provides quantitative information about the significant unobservable inputs used in the valuation of our Level 3 assets and liabilities measured at fair value.

Fair Value Methodology for Level 3 Financial Instruments

March 31, 2014  (Dollars in Thousands)	Fair Value		Unobservable Input	Range			Weighted Average
Assets
Residential loans, at fair value:
Loans priced to securitization or priced to whole	$	517,542	Discount rate		3 - 4	%		3	%
loan market and uncommitted to sell			Prepayment rate		10 - 10	%		10	%
			Default rate		1 - 1	%		1	%
			Loss severity		22 - 22	%		22	%
			Credit support		7 - 8	%		7	%
			Spread to securitization		50 bps -50	bps		50	bps
Loans priced to whole loan market, committed to sell		106,003	Pool fallout assumption		10 bps -10	bps		10	bps
Residential loans, at lower of cost or fair value		1,229	Loss severity		15- 28	%		22	%
Commercial loans, at fair value		146,591	Credit spread		148 bps -148	bps		148	bps
			Credit support		24 - 24	%		24	%
Trading and AFS securities		1,743,008	Discount rate		4 - 12	%		6	%
			Prepayment speed		1 - 35	%		11	%
			Default rate		0 - 35	%		8	%
			Loss severity		20 - 64	%		33	%
			Credit support		0 - 84	%		6	%
MSRs		64,971	Discount rate		9 - 12	%		11	%
			Prepayment rate		5 - 50	%		9	%
REO		829	Loss severity		0 - 60	%		41	%
Liabilities
Commercial secured financing		34,774	Credit spread		148 bps - 148	bps		148	bps
			Credit support		24 - 24	%		24	%
Loan purchase commitments, net		194	MSR Multiple		1 - 5	%		4	%
			Pullthrough rate		65 - 99	%		84	%

Determination of Fair Value

A description of the instruments measured at fair value as well as the general classification of such instruments pursuant to the Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 valuation hierarchy is listed herein. We generally use both market comparable information and discounted cash flow modeling techniques to determine the fair value of our Level 3 assets and liabilities. Use of these techniques requires determination of relevant inputs and assumptions, some of which represent significant unobservable inputs as indicated in the preceding table. Accordingly, a significant increase or decrease in any of these inputs – such as anticipated credit losses, prepayment speeds, interest rates, or other valuation assumptions – in isolation, would likely result in a significantly lower or higher fair value measurement.

Residential loans

Estimated fair values for residential loans are determined based on either an exit price to securitization or the whole loan market. For loans valued based on an exit to securitization, significant inputs in the valuation analysis are predominantly Level 3 in nature, due to the limited availability of market quotes on newly issued Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities (“RMBS”) and related inputs. Relevant market indicators that are factored into the analyses include third-party RMBS sales, pricing points for secondary sales of RMBS we have issued in past periods, yields for RMBS issued by government sponsored enterprises, indexed swap yields, credit rating agency guidance on expected credit enhancement levels for newly issued RMBS transactions, interest rates, and prepayment speeds (Level 3).

Estimated fair values for conforming loans are determined based upon quoted market prices (Level 2). Conforming loans are mortgage loans that conform to Agency guidelines. As necessary, these values are adjusted for servicing value and market conditions and liquidity.

For loans valued based on an exit to the whole loan market, significant inputs in the valuation analysis are predominantly Level 3 in nature. Relevant market indicators that are factored into the analyses include prices on recent sales of our own whole loans, indexed swap yields, interest rates, prepayment speeds, and loss severities (Level 3). These assets would generally decrease in value based upon an increase in the loss severity assumption and would generally increase in value if the loss severity assumption were to decrease.

Commercial loans

Estimated fair values for mezzanine commercial loans are determined by both market comparable pricing and discounted cash flow analysis valuation techniques (Level 3). Our discounted cash flow models utilize certain significant unobservable inputs including the underwritten net operating income and debt coverage ratio assumptions and actual performance relative to those underwritten metrics. A decrease in these unobservable inputs will reduce the estimated fair value of the commercial loans.

Estimated fair values for senior commercial loans are determined by an exit price to securitization. Certain significant inputs in the valuation analysis are Level 3 in nature. Relevant market indicators that are factored into the analyses include third-party Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (“CMBS”) sales, pricing points for secondary sales of CMBS, yields for synthetic instruments that use CMBS bonds as an underlying index, indexed swap yields, credit rating agency guidance on expected credit enhancement levels for newly issued CMBS transactions, and interest rates (Level 3). In certain cases, commercial senior mortgage loans are valued based on third-party offers for the securities for purchase into securitization (Level 2).

Real estate securities

Real estate securities primarily include residential mortgage-backed securities that are generally illiquid in nature and trade infrequently. Significant inputs in the valuation analysis are predominantly Level 3 in nature, due to the lack of readily available market quotes and related inputs. For real estate securities, we utilize both market comparable pricing and discounted cash flow analysis valuation techniques. Relevant market indicators that are factored into the analyses include bid/ask spreads, the amount and timing of credit losses, interest rates, and prepayment speeds. Estimated fair values are based on applying the market indicators to generate discounted cash flows (Level 3). These cash flow models use significant unobservable inputs such as a discount rate, prepayment rate, default rate, loss severity and credit support. The estimated fair value of our securities would generally decrease based upon an increase in serious delinquencies. Conversely, the estimated fair value of our securities would generally increase if the prepayment rate or credit support inputs were to increase.

As part of our securities valuation process, we request and consider indications of value from third-party securities dealers. For purposes of pricing our securities at March 31, 2014, we received dealer price indications on 85% of our securities, representing 96% of our carrying value. In the aggregate, our internal valuations of the securities for which we received dealer price indications were within 1% of the aggregate dealer valuations. Once we receive the price indications from dealers, they are compared to other relevant market inputs, such as actual or comparable trades, and the results of our discounted cash flow analysis. In circumstances where relevant market inputs cannot be obtained, increased reliance on discounted cash flow analysis and management judgment are required to estimate fair value.

Derivative assets and liabilities

Our derivative instruments include swaps, swaptions, TBAs, financial futures, LPCs, and FSCs. Fair values of derivative instruments are determined using quoted prices from active markets, when available, or from valuation models and are supported by valuations provided by dealers active in derivative markets. TBA and financial futures fair values are generally obtained using quoted prices from active markets (Level 1). Our derivative valuation models for swaps and swaptions require a variety of inputs, including contractual terms, market prices, yield curves, credit curves, measures of volatility, prepayment rates, and correlations of certain inputs. Model inputs can generally be verified and model selection does not involve significant management judgment (Level 2). LPC fair values are estimated based on quoted Agency MBS prices, estimates of the fair value of the MSRs we expect to retain in the sale of the loans, and the probability that the mortgage loan will be purchased (Level 3). FSC fair values are obtained using quoted Agency prices. Model inputs can generally be verified and model selection does not involve significant management judgment (Level 2).

For other derivatives, valuations are based on various factors such as liquidity, bid/ask spreads, and credit considerations for which we rely on available market inputs. In the absence of such inputs, management’s best estimate is used (Level 3).

MSRs

MSRs represent the rights to service jumbo and conforming residential mortgage loans. Significant inputs in the valuation analysis are predominantly Level 3, due to the nature of these instruments and the lack of readily available market quotes. These inputs include market discount rates, prepayment speeds of serviced loans, and the market cost of servicing. Changes in the fair value of MSRs occur primarily due to the collection/realization of expected cash flows, as well as changes in valuation inputs and assumptions. Estimated fair values are based on applying the inputs to generate the net present value of estimated MSR income, which is what we believe market participants would use to estimate fair value (Level 3). These discounted cash flow models utilize certain significant unobservable inputs including prepayment rate and discount rate assumptions. An increase in these unobservable inputs will reduce the estimated fair value of the MSRs.

As part of our MSR valuation process, we received a valuation estimate from a third-party valuations group. In the aggregate, our internal valuation of the MSRs was less than 1% lower than the third-party valuation at March 31, 2014.

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand and highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less. Fair values equal carrying values (Level 1).

Restricted cash

Restricted cash primarily includes interest-earning cash balances at consolidated Sequoia entities and at the Residential Resecuritization and Commercial Securitization entities for the purpose of distribution to investors and reinvestment. Due to the short-term nature of the restrictions, fair values approximate carrying values (Level 1).

Accrued interest receivable and payable

Accrued interest receivable and payable includes interest due on our assets and payable on our liabilities. Due to the short-term nature of when these interest payments will be received or paid, fair values approximate carrying values (Level 1).

REO

REO includes properties owned in satisfaction of foreclosed loans. Fair values are determined using available market quotes, appraisals, broker price opinions, comparable properties, or other indications of value (Level 3).

Margin receivable

Margin receivable reflects cash collateral we have posted with our various derivative and debt counterparties as required to satisfy margin requirements. Fair values approximate carrying values (Level 1).

Short-term debt

Short-term debt includes our credit facilities that mature within one year. Fair values approximate carrying values (Level 1).

ABS issued

ABS issued includes asset-backed securities issued through the Sequoia, Residential Resecuritization, and Commercial Securitization entities. These instruments are illiquid in nature and trade infrequently, if at all. For ABS issued, we utilize both market comparable pricing and discounted cash flow analysis valuation techniques. Significant inputs in the valuation analysis are predominantly Level 3, due to the nature of these instruments and the lack of readily available market quotes. Relevant market indicators factored into the analyses include bid/ask spreads, external spreads, collateral credit losses, interest rates, default rates, loss severities, and collateral prepayment speeds. Estimated fair values are based on applying the market indicators to generate discounted cash flows (Level 3). These liabilities would generally increase in value based upon a decrease in default rates and would generally decrease in value if the prepayment rate or credit support input were to decrease.

As part of our ABS issued valuation process, we also request and consider indications of value from third-party securities dealers. For purposes of pricing our ABS issued at March 31, 2014, we received dealer price indications on 51% of our ABS issued. In the aggregate, our internal valuations of the ABS issued for which we received dealer price indications were within 1% of the aggregate dealer valuations. Once we receive the price indications from dealers, they are compared to other relevant market inputs, such as actual or comparable trades, and the results of our discounted cash flow analysis.

Commercial long-term debt

Commercial long-term debt includes our commercial loan repurchase agreement that matures in more than one year. Fair values approximate carrying values (Level 1).

Commercial secured borrowings

Commercial secured borrowings represent liabilities recognized as a result of transfers of portions of senior commercial mortgage loans to third parties that do not meet the criteria for sale treatment under GAAP and are accounted for as secured borrowings. Fair values for commercial secured borrowings are based on the fair values of the senior commercial loans associated with the borrowings (Level 3).

Convertible notes

Convertible notes include unsecured convertible senior notes. Fair values are determined using quoted prices in active markets (Level 1).

Trust preferred securities and subordinated notes

Estimated fair values of trust preferred securities and subordinated notes are determined using discounted cash flow analysis valuation techniques. Significant inputs in the valuation analysis are predominantly Level 3, due to the nature of these instruments and the lack of readily available market quotes. Estimated fair values are based on applying the market indicators to generate discounted cash flows (Level 3).

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Loans

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Commercial Loans

Loans

Note 7. Commercial Loans

We invest in commercial loans that we originate and service as well as loans that we acquire from third-party originators. The following table summarizes the classifications and carrying value of commercial loans at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

(In Thousands)	March 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
Held-for-sale, at fair value	$	77,155	$	89,111
Held-for-investment
At fair value		69,436		-
At amortized cost		344,684		343,344
Total Commercial Loans	$	491,275	$	432,455

Of the held-for-investment commercial loans shown above at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, $257 million and $258 million, respectively, were financed through the Commercial Securitization entity, as discussed in Note 4.

Commercial Loans Held-for-Sale

Commercial loans held-for-sale include loans we originate and intend to sell to third parties. At March 31, 2014, there were four commercial loans at fair value, with an aggregate outstanding principal balance of $75 million and an aggregate fair value of $77 million. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, we originated and funded senior commercial loans for $88 million and recorded $2 million of positive valuation adjustments on commercial loans for which we elected the fair value option through mortgage banking activities, net, a component of our consolidated income statement. At December 31, 2013, there were seven senior commercial loans at fair value, with an aggregate outstanding principal balance of $88 million and an aggregate fair value of $89 million.

Commercial Loans Held-for-Investment

Commercial Loans Held-for-Investment, at Fair Value

Commercial loans held-for-investment at fair value include certain loans we hold for investment for which we have elected the fair value option. At March 31, 2014, there were three of these commercial loans, with an aggregate outstanding principal balance of $68 million and an aggregate fair value of $69 million. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, we originated and funded senior commercial loans for $31 million and recorded $1 million of positive valuation adjustments on commercial loans for which we elected the fair value option through mortgage banking activities, net, a component of our consolidated income statement. We did not have any commercial loans held-for-investment at fair value at December 31, 2013.

Commercial Loans Held-for-Investment, at Amortized Cost

Commercial loans held-for-investment at amortized cost include loans we originate and preferred equity investments we make or, in either case, acquire from third parties. Through March 31, 2014, these loans have typically been mezzanine loans that are secured by a borrower’s ownership interest in a single purpose entity that owns commercial property, rather than a lien on the commercial property. The preferred equity investments are typically preferred equity interests in a single purpose entity that owns commercial property and are included within, and referred to herein, as commercial loans held-for-investment due to the fact that their risks and payment characteristics are nearly equivalent to commercial mezzanine loans.

The following table provides additional information for our commercial loans held-for-investment at amortized cost at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

(In Thousands)	March 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
Principal balance	$	355,183	$	353,331
Unamortized discount, net		(2,471)		(2,614)
Recorded investment		352,712		350,717
Allowance for loan losses		(8,028)		(7,373)
Carrying Value	$	344,684	$	343,344

At March 31, 2014, there were 51 commercial loans held-for-investment at amortized cost with an outstanding principal balance of $355 million and a carrying value of $345 million. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, we originated or acquired $2 million of commercial loans held-for-investment. Of the $353 million of recorded investment in commercial loans held-for-investment at March 31, 2014, 1% was originated in 2014, 18% was originated in 2013, 43% was originated in 2012, 34% was originated in 2011, and 4% was originated in 2010.

At December 31, 2013, there were 50 commercial loans held-for-investment at amortized cost with an outstanding principal balance of $353 million and a carrying value of $343 million. Of the $351 million of recorded investment in commercial loans held-for-investment at December 31, 2013, 19% was originated in 2013, 43% was originated in 2012, 34% was originated in 2011, and 4% was originated in 2010.

Allowance for Loan Losses on Commercial Loans

For commercial loans classified as held-for-investment, we establish and maintain an allowance for loan losses. The allowance includes a component for loans collectively evaluated for impairment and a component for loans individually evaluated for impairment.

Our methodology for assessing the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses includes a formal review of each commercial loan in the portfolio and the assignment of an internal impairment status. Based on the assigned impairment status, a loan is categorized as “Pass,” “Watch List,” or “Workout.” The following table presents the principal balance of commercial loans held-for-investment by risk category.

(In Thousands)	March 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
Pass	$	311,699	$	309,792
Watch list		43,484		43,539
Workout		-		-
Total Commercial Loans Held-for-Investment	$	355,183	$	353,331

Activity in the Allowance for Loan Losses on Commercial Loans

The following table summarizes the activity in the allowance for commercial loan losses for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.

	Three Months Ended March 31,
(In Thousands)	2014		2013
Balance at beginning of period	$	7,373	$	4,084
Charge-offs, net		-		-
Provision for loan losses		655		685
Balance at End of Period	$	8,028	$	4,769

Commercial Loans Collectively Evaluated for Impairment

At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, all of our commercial loans collectively evaluated for impairment were current. The following table summarizes the balances for loans collectively evaluated for impairment at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

(In Thousands)	March 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
Principal balance	$	355,183	$	353,331
Recorded investment		352,712		350,717
Related allowance		8,028		7,373

Commercial Loans Individually Evaluated for Impairment

We did not have any loans individually evaluated for impairment at either March 31, 2014 or December 31, 2013.

Residential Loans

Loans

Note 6. Residential Loans

We acquire residential loans from third-party originators. The following table summarizes the classifications and carrying value of the residential loans owned at Redwood and at consolidated Sequoia entities at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

March 31, 2014 (In Thousands)	Redwood		Sequoia		Total
Held-for-sale
Fair value - Conforming	$	149,749	$	-	$	149,749
Fair value - Jumbo		623,545		-		623,545
Lower of cost or fair value		1,642		-		1,642
Held-for-investment		-		1,689,994		1,689,994
Total Residential Loans	$	774,936	$	1,689,994	$	2,464,930

December 31, 2013 (In Thousands)	Redwood		Sequoia		Total
Held-for-sale
Fair value - Conforming	$	11,502	$	-	$	11,502
Fair value - Jumbo		391,100		-		391,100
Lower of cost or fair value		1,665		-		1,665
Held-for-investment		-		1,762,167		1,762,167
Total Residential Loans	$	404,267	$	1,762,167	$	2,166,434

Residential Loans Held-for-Sale

Residential Loans at Fair Value

At March 31, 2014, there were 1,365 residential loans at fair value, with an aggregate outstanding principal balance of $758 million and an aggregate fair value of $773 million. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, we purchased $1.07 billion (principal balance) of residential loans, for which we elected the fair value option. During the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, we recorded $7 million and $35 million of positive valuation adjustments, respectively, on residential loans for which we elected the fair value option through mortgage banking activities, net, a component of our consolidated income statement. At December 31, 2013, there were 537 residential loans at fair value, with an aggregate outstanding principal balance of $399 million and an aggregate fair value of $403 million.

Residential Loans at Lower of Cost or Fair Value

At March 31, 2014, there were 10 residential loans at lower of cost or fair value with $2 million in outstanding principal balance and a carrying value of $2 million. At December 31, 2013, there were 10 residential loans at lower of cost or fair value with $2 million in outstanding principal balance and a carrying value of $2 million. During the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, we recorded valuation adjustments for residential loans held-for-sale of negative $2 thousand and positive $40 thousand, respectively.

Residential Loans Held-for-Investment

The following table details the carrying value for residential loans held-for-investment at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013. These loans are owned at Sequoia securitization entities that we consolidate for financial reporting purposes.

(In Thousands)	March 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
Principal balance	$	1,699,887	$	1,770,803
Unamortized premium, net		15,678		16,791
Recorded investment		1,715,565		1,787,594
Allowance for loan losses		(25,571)		(25,427)
Carrying Value	$	1,689,994	$	1,762,167

Of the $1.70 billion of principal balance and $16 million of unamortized premium on loans held-for-investment at March 31, 2014, $699 million of principal balance and $10 million of unamortized premium relate to residential loans acquired prior to July 1, 2004. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, 4% of these residential loans prepaid and we amortized 8% of the premium based upon the accounting elections we apply. For residential loans acquired after July 1, 2004, the principal balance was $1.00 billion and the unamortized premium was $6 million. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, 4% of these loans prepaid and we amortized 4% of the premium.

Of the $1.77 billion of principal balance and $17 million of unamortized premium on loans held-for-investment at December 31, 2013, $731 million of principal balance and $11 million of unamortized premium relate to residential loans acquired prior to July 1, 2004. For residential loans acquired after July 1, 2004, the principal balance was $1.00 billion and the unamortized premium was $6 million.

Credit Characteristics of Residential Loans Held-for-Investment

As a percentage of our recorded investment, 99% of residential loans held-for-investment at March 31, 2014, were first lien, predominately prime-quality loans at the time of origination. The remaining 1% of loans were second lien, home equity lines of credit. The weighted average original LTV ratio for our residential loans held-for-investment outstanding at March 31, 2014, was 66%. The weighted average FICO score for the borrowers of these loans was 733 at the time the loans were originated.

We consider the year of origination of our residential loans held-for-investment to be a general indicator of credit performance as loans originated in specific years have often possessed similar product and credit characteristics. The following table displays our recorded investment in residential loans held-for-investment at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, organized by year of origination.

(In Thousands)	March 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
2003 & Earlier	$	840,351	$	881,364
2004		501,520		513,458
2005		62,313		62,675
2006		143,813		149,776
2007		-		-
2008		-		-
2009		21,765		25,860
2010		87,319		92,728
2011		58,484		61,733
Total Recorded Investment	$	1,715,565	$	1,787,594

Allowance for Loan Losses on Residential Loans

For residential loans held-for-investment, we establish and maintain an allowance for loan losses. The allowance includes a component for pools of residential loans owned at Sequoia securitization entities that we collectively evaluated for impairment, and a component for loans individually evaluated for impairment that includes modified residential loans at Sequoia entities that have been determined to be troubled debt restructurings.

Activity in the Allowance for Loan Losses on Residential Loans

The following table summarizes the activity in the allowance for loan losses for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.

	Three Months Ended March 31,
(In Thousands)	2014		2013
Balance at beginning of period	$	25,427	$	28,504
Charge-offs, net		(484)		(795)
Provision for loan losses		628		1,355
Balance at End of Period	$	25,571	$	29,064

During the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, there were less than $1 million and $1 million of charge-offs of residential loans that reduced our allowance for loan losses, respectively. These charge-offs both arose from $2 million of defaulted loan principal.

Residential Loans Collectively Evaluated for Impairment

We establish the collective component of the allowance for residential loan losses based primarily on the characteristics of the loan pools underlying the securitization entities that own the loans, including loan product types, credit characteristics, and origination years. The collective analysis is further divided into two segments. The first segment reflects our estimate of losses on delinquent loans within each loan pool. These loss estimates are determined by applying the loss factors described in Note 3 to the delinquent loans, including our expectations of the timing of defaults and the loss severities we expect once defaults occur. The second segment relates to our estimate of losses incurred on nondelinquent loans within each loan pool. This estimate is based on losses we expect to realize over a 23 month loss confirmation period, which is based on our historical loss experience as well as consideration of the loss factors described in Note 3.

The following table summarizes the balances for loans collectively evaluated for impairment at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

(In Thousands)	March 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
Principal balance	$	1,689,413	$	1,762,165
Recorded investment		1,705,306		1,779,161
Related allowance		24,690		24,762

The following table summarizes the recorded investment and past due status of residential loans collectively evaluated for impairment at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

(In Thousands)	30-59 Days Past Due		60-89 Days Past Due		90+ Days Past Due		Current		Total Loans
March 31, 2014	$	31,308	$	6,942	$	81,699	$	1,585,357	$	1,705,306
December 31, 2013		34,187		13,248		79,010		1,652,716		1,779,161

Residential Loans Individually Evaluated for Impairment

As part of the loss mitigation efforts undertaken by servicers of residential loans owned at Sequoia securitization entities, a number of loan modifications have been completed to help make mortgage loans more affordable for qualifying borrowers and potentially reduce a future impairment. For the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, all of the loan modifications determined to be TDRs were either: (i) conversions of a floating rate mortgage loan into a fixed rate mortgage loan; (ii) reductions in the contractual interest rates of a mortgage loan paired with capitalization of accrued interest; or (iii) principal forgiveness paired with interest rate reductions.

The following table presents the details of the loan modifications determined to be TDRs for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.

	Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in Thousands)	2014		2013
TDRs
Number of modifications		5		3
Pre-modification outstanding recorded investment	$	1,915	$	764
Post-modification outstanding recorded investment		1,893		796
Loan modification effect on net interest income after provision and other MVA		(409)		(169)
TDRs that Subsequently Defaulted
Number of modifications		3		2
Recorded investment	$	919	$	409

If we determine that a restructured loan is a TDR, we remove it from the general loan pools used for determining the allowance for residential loan losses and assess it for impairment on an individual basis. This assessment is based primarily on whether an adverse change in the expected future cash flows resulted from the restructuring. The average recorded investment of loans individually evaluated for impairment for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 was $9 million and $6 million, respectively. For the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, we recorded interest income of $38 thousand and $11 thousand, respectively, on individually impaired loans.

The following table summarizes the balances for loans individually evaluated for impairment, all of which had an allowance, at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

(In Thousands)	March 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
Principal balance	$	10,474	$	8,638
Recorded investment		10,259		8,433
Related allowance		881		665

The following table summarizes the recorded investment and past due status of residential loans individually evaluated for impairment at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

(In Thousands)	30-59 Days Past Due		60-89 Days Past Due		90+ Days Past Due		Current		Total Loans
March 31, 2014	$	1,545	$	-	$	560	$	8,154	$	10,259
December 31, 2013		1,560		-		567		6,306		8,433

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Mortgage Servicing Rights

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Mortgage Servicing Rights

Note 9. Mortgage Servicing Rights

During the three months ended March 31, 2014, we recorded MSRs of $488 thousand associated with $59 million (principal balance) of jumbo loans sold to third parties. In addition, during the three months ended March 31, 2014, we recorded MSRs of $2 million associated with $155 million (principal balance) of conforming loans sold to the Agencies and we purchased less than $1 million of MSRs associated with $59 million of conforming loan principal balance. At March 31, 2014, the principal balance of the loans associated with our MSRs was $6.0 billion. At March 31, 2014, we also owned MSRs that provided us with the rights to service $674 million (principal balance) of consolidated residential loans purchased from third-party originators.

We contract with a licensed sub-servicer to perform all servicing functions for loans associated with our MSRs. The following table presents activity for MSRs for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.

MSR Activity

	Three Months Ended March 31,
(In Thousands)	2014		2013
Balance at beginning of period	$	64,824	$	5,315
Additions		2,858		12,466
Changes in fair value due to:
Changes in assumptions (1)		(1,125)		713
Other changes (2)		(1,586)		(371)
Balance at End of Period	$	64,971	$	18,123

(1) Primarily reflects changes in prepayment assumptions due to changes in interest rates and discount rates.

(2) Represents changes due to realization of expected cash flows.

MSR Income

The following table presents the income from MSRs, net.

	Three Months Ended March 31,
(In Thousands)	2014		2013
Servicing income, net:
Income	$	3,598	$	851
Late charges		35		6
Cost of sub-servicer		(316)		(178)
Net servicing income		3,317		679
Market valuation adjustments		(2,711)		342
Income from MSRs, Net	$	606	$	1,021

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Changes in Level 3 Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Assets
Ending Balance	$ 194
Loan Purchase Commitments
Liabilities
Beginning balance	379
Principal paydowns
Gains (losses) in net income, net	(84)
Unrealized gains in OCI, net
Sales
Other settlements, net	(101)
Ending Balance	194
Commercial Secured Borrowings
Liabilities
Principal paydowns
Unrealized gains in OCI, net
Acquisitions	34,774
Sales
Ending Balance	34,774
Residential Loans at Fair Value
Assets
Beginning balance	391,100
Principal paydowns	(6,922)
Gains (losses) in net income, net	7,449
Acquisitions	794,031
Sales	(561,550)
Other settlements, net	(563)
Ending Balance	623,545
Commercial Loans
Assets
Beginning balance	89,111
Principal paydowns	(3,254)
Gains (losses) in net income, net	3,626
Acquisitions	122,509
Sales	(65,401)
Ending Balance	146,591
Trading Securities
Assets
Beginning balance	124,555
Principal paydowns	(2)
Gains (losses) in net income, net	(4,430)
Ending Balance	120,123
Available-for-sale Securities
Assets
Beginning balance	1,558,306
Principal paydowns	(42,303)
Gains (losses) in net income, net	12,172
Unrealized gains in OCI, net	20,621
Acquisitions	74,089
Ending Balance	1,622,885
Mortgage Servicing Rights
Assets
Beginning balance	64,824
Gains (losses) in net income, net	(2,711)
Acquisitions	2,858
Ending Balance	$ 64,971

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Unrecognized Compensation Cost (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation cost at beginning of period	$ 20,730
Equity grants	399
Equity grant forfeitures
Equity compensation expense	(2,330)	(2,487)
Unrecognized Compensation Cost at End of Period	18,799
Incentive Plans | Stock Options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Equity grant forfeitures
Incentive Plans | Restricted Stock
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation cost at beginning of period	1,869
Equity grants	16
Equity grant forfeitures
Equity compensation expense	(199)
Unrecognized Compensation Cost at End of Period	1,686
Incentive Plans | Deferred Stock Units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation cost at beginning of period	13,044
Equity grants	168
Equity grant forfeitures
Equity compensation expense	(1,345)
Unrecognized Compensation Cost at End of Period	11,867
Incentive Plans | Performance Stock Units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation cost at beginning of period	5,817
Equity grant forfeitures
Equity compensation expense	(732)
Unrecognized Compensation Cost at End of Period	5,085
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Equity grants	215
Equity grant forfeitures
Equity compensation expense	(54)
Unrecognized Compensation Cost at End of Period	$ 161

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Fair Values of Real Estate Securities (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Trading	$ 120,123	$ 124,555
Available-for-sale	1,622,885	1,558,306
Real Estate Securities	$ 1,743,008	$ 1,682,861

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Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Non-Recurring Basis (Detail) (Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring, USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Residential loans, at lower of cost or fair value	$ 1,229
REO	829
Level 3
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Residential loans, at lower of cost or fair value	1,229
REO	829
Residential Loans at Lower of Cost or Fair Value
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) on assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis	(2)
REO
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) on assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis	$ 169

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Other Assets and Accrued Expense and Other Liabilities - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Other Assets and Other Liabilities [Line Items]
Real estate owned (REO)	$ 2,607,000	$ 3,661,000
Amount related to transfers into REO	135,000
REO liquidations	$ 1,000,000
Sequoia
Other Assets and Other Liabilities [Line Items]
Number of REO properties recorded on balance sheet	19	20

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Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Assets
Trading securities	$ 120,123	$ 124,555
Available-for-sale securities	1,622,885	1,558,306
MSRs	64,971	64,824
Derivative assets	4,438	7,787
Liabilities
Derivative liabilities	27,197	18,167
Commercial secured borrowings	34,774	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Assets
Trading securities	120,123
Available-for-sale securities	1,622,885
MSRs	64,971
Derivative assets	4,438
Liabilities
Derivative liabilities	27,197
Commercial secured borrowings	34,774
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Residential Loans at Fair Value
Assets
Loans at fair value	773,294
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Commercial Loans at Fair Value
Assets
Loans at fair value	146,591
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 1
Assets
Derivative assets	913
Liabilities
Derivative liabilities	863
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 2
Assets
Derivative assets	3,430
Liabilities
Derivative liabilities	26,045
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 2 | Residential Loans at Fair Value
Assets
Loans at fair value	149,749
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 3
Assets
Trading securities	120,123
Available-for-sale securities	1,622,885
MSRs	64,971
Derivative assets	95
Liabilities
Derivative liabilities	289
Commercial secured borrowings	34,774
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 3 | Residential Loans at Fair Value
Assets
Loans at fair value	623,545
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 3 | Commercial Loans at Fair Value
Assets
Loans at fair value	$ 146,591

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Summary of Significant Valuation Assumptions for Available for Sale Securities (Detail)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Minimum
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Prepayment rates	7.00%
Loss severity	20.00%
Projected default rate	1.00%
Maximum
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Prepayment rates	20.00%
Loss severity	55.00%
Projected default rate	22.00%

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Subsequent Events - Additional Information (Detail) (Residential Loans, USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified		1 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	May 02, 2014 Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Amount of loans planned to be purchased	$ 668
Residential mortgage loans closed and purchased		$ 560

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Loans (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Commercial Loans

Summary of Classifications and Carrying Value of Loans

The following table summarizes the classifications and carrying value of commercial loans at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

(In Thousands)	March 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
Held-for-sale, at fair value	$	77,155	$	89,111
Held-for-investment
At fair value		69,436		-
At amortized cost		344,684		343,344
Total Commercial Loans	$	491,275	$	432,455

Carrying Value for Loans Held-for-Investment

The following table provides additional information for our commercial loans held-for-investment at amortized cost at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

(In Thousands)	March 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
Principal balance	$	355,183	$	353,331
Unamortized discount, net		(2,471)		(2,614)
Recorded investment		352,712		350,717
Allowance for loan losses		(8,028)		(7,373)
Carrying Value	$	344,684	$	343,344

Summary of Activity in Allowance for Loans Losses

The following table summarizes the activity in the allowance for commercial loan losses for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.

	Three Months Ended March 31,
(In Thousands)	2014		2013
Balance at beginning of period	$	7,373	$	4,084
Charge-offs, net		-		-
Provision for loan losses		655		685
Balance at End of Period	$	8,028	$	4,769

Commercial Loans | Collectively Evaluated for Impairment

Loans Evaluated for Impairment

The following table summarizes the balances for loans collectively evaluated for impairment at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

(In Thousands)	March 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
Principal balance	$	355,183	$	353,331
Recorded investment		352,712		350,717
Related allowance		8,028		7,373

Commercial Loans Held For Investment

Commercial Loans Held-for-Investment by Risk Category

The following table presents the principal balance of commercial loans held-for-investment by risk category.

(In Thousands)	March 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
Pass	$	311,699	$	309,792
Watch list		43,484		43,539
Workout		-		-
Total Commercial Loans Held-for-Investment	$	355,183	$	353,331

Residential Loans

Summary of Classifications and Carrying Value of Loans

The following table summarizes the classifications and carrying value of the residential loans owned at Redwood and at consolidated Sequoia entities at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

March 31, 2014 (In Thousands)	Redwood		Sequoia		Total
Held-for-sale
Fair value - Conforming	$	149,749	$	-	$	149,749
Fair value - Jumbo		623,545		-		623,545
Lower of cost or fair value		1,642		-		1,642
Held-for-investment		-		1,689,994		1,689,994
Total Residential Loans	$	774,936	$	1,689,994	$	2,464,930

December 31, 2013 (In Thousands)	Redwood		Sequoia		Total
Held-for-sale
Fair value - Conforming	$	11,502	$	-	$	11,502
Fair value - Jumbo		391,100		-		391,100
Lower of cost or fair value		1,665		-		1,665
Held-for-investment		-		1,762,167		1,762,167
Total Residential Loans	$	404,267	$	1,762,167	$	2,166,434

Carrying Value for Loans Held-for-Investment

The following table details the carrying value for residential loans held-for-investment at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013. These loans are owned at Sequoia securitization entities that we consolidate for financial reporting purposes.

(In Thousands)	March 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
Principal balance	$	1,699,887	$	1,770,803
Unamortized premium, net		15,678		16,791
Recorded investment		1,715,565		1,787,594
Allowance for loan losses		(25,571)		(25,427)
Carrying Value	$	1,689,994	$	1,762,167

Recorded Investment in Residential Loans Held-For-Investment Organized by Year of Origination

The following table displays our recorded investment in residential loans held-for-investment at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, organized by year of origination.

(In Thousands)	March 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
2003 & Earlier	$	840,351	$	881,364
2004		501,520		513,458
2005		62,313		62,675
2006		143,813		149,776
2007		-		-
2008		-		-
2009		21,765		25,860
2010		87,319		92,728
2011		58,484		61,733
Total Recorded Investment	$	1,715,565	$	1,787,594

Summary of Activity in Allowance for Loans Losses

The following table summarizes the activity in the allowance for loan losses for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.

	Three Months Ended March 31,
(In Thousands)	2014		2013
Balance at beginning of period	$	25,427	$	28,504
Charge-offs, net		(484)		(795)
Provision for loan losses		628		1,355
Balance at End of Period	$	25,571	$	29,064

Loan Modifications Determined to be Troubled Debt Restructuring

The following table presents the details of the loan modifications determined to be TDRs for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.

	Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in Thousands)	2014		2013
TDRs
Number of modifications		5		3
Pre-modification outstanding recorded investment	$	1,915	$	764
Post-modification outstanding recorded investment		1,893		796
Loan modification effect on net interest income after provision and other MVA		(409)		(169)
TDRs that Subsequently Defaulted
Number of modifications		3		2
Recorded investment	$	919	$	409

Residential Loans | Collectively Evaluated for Impairment

Loans Evaluated for Impairment

The following table summarizes the balances for loans collectively evaluated for impairment at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

(In Thousands)	March 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
Principal balance	$	1,689,413	$	1,762,165
Recorded investment		1,705,306		1,779,161
Related allowance		24,690		24,762

Recorded Investment and Past Due Status of Loans

The following table summarizes the recorded investment and past due status of residential loans collectively evaluated for impairment at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

(In Thousands)	30-59 Days Past Due		60-89 Days Past Due		90+ Days Past Due		Current		Total Loans
March 31, 2014	$	31,308	$	6,942	$	81,699	$	1,585,357	$	1,705,306
December 31, 2013		34,187		13,248		79,010		1,652,716		1,779,161

Residential Loans | Individually Evaluated for Impairment

Recorded Investment and Past Due Status of Loans

The following table summarizes the recorded investment and past due status of residential loans individually evaluated for impairment at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

(In Thousands)	30-59 Days Past Due		60-89 Days Past Due		90+ Days Past Due		Current		Total Loans
March 31, 2014	$	1,545	$	-	$	560	$	8,154	$	10,259
December 31, 2013		1,560		-		567		6,306		8,433

Loans Evaluated for Impairment

The following table summarizes the balances for loans individually evaluated for impairment, all of which had an allowance, at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

(In Thousands)	March 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
Principal balance	$	10,474	$	8,638
Recorded investment		10,259		8,433
Related allowance		881		665

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Offsetting of Financial Assets, Liabilities, and Collateral (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
Offsetting Asset and Liabilities [Line Items]
Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets	$ 4,334	[1]	$ 7,704	[1]
Gross Amounts Offset in Consolidated Balance Sheet		[1]		[1]
Net Amounts of Assets Presented in Consolidated Balance Sheet	4,334	[1]	7,704	[1]
Gross Amounts Not Offset in Consolidated Balance Sheet, Financial Instruments	(3,638)	[1],[2]	(6,058)	[1],[2]
Gross Amounts Not Offset in Consolidated Balance Sheet, Cash Collateral Received	(70)	[1],[2]	(482)	[1],[2]
Net Amount	626	[1]	1,164	[1]
Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities	(1,367,125)	[1]	(930,018)	[1]
Gross Amounts Offset in Consolidated Balance Sheet		[1]		[1]
Net Amounts of Liabilities Presented in Consolidated Balance Sheet	(1,367,125)	[1]	(930,018)	[1]
Gross Amounts Not Offset in Consolidated Balance Sheet, Financial Instruments	1,343,857	[1],[2]	918,288	[1],[2]
Gross Amounts Not Offset in Consolidated Balance Sheet, Cash Collateral Pledged	23,268	[1],[2]	11,730	[1],[2]
Net Amount		[1]		[1]
Interest Rate Swaps
Offsetting Asset and Liabilities [Line Items]
Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets	3,421	[1]	6,566	[1]
Gross Amounts Offset in Consolidated Balance Sheet		[1]		[1]
Net Amounts of Assets Presented in Consolidated Balance Sheet	3,421	[1]	6,566	[1]
Gross Amounts Not Offset in Consolidated Balance Sheet, Financial Instruments	(3,278)	[1],[2]	(5,402)	[1],[2]
Gross Amounts Not Offset in Consolidated Balance Sheet, Cash Collateral Received	(70)	[1],[2]
Net Amount	73	[1]	1,164	[1]
Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities	(26,043)	[1]	(16,599)	[1]
Gross Amounts Offset in Consolidated Balance Sheet		[1]		[1]
Net Amounts of Liabilities Presented in Consolidated Balance Sheet	(26,043)	[1]	(16,599)	[1]
Gross Amounts Not Offset in Consolidated Balance Sheet, Financial Instruments	3,278	[1],[2]	5,402	[1],[2]
Gross Amounts Not Offset in Consolidated Balance Sheet, Cash Collateral Pledged	22,765	[1],[2]	11,197	[1],[2]
Net Amount		[1]		[1]
TBAs
Offsetting Asset and Liabilities [Line Items]
Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets	913	[1]	1,138	[1]
Gross Amounts Offset in Consolidated Balance Sheet		[1]		[1]
Net Amounts of Assets Presented in Consolidated Balance Sheet	913	[1]	1,138	[1]
Gross Amounts Not Offset in Consolidated Balance Sheet, Financial Instruments	(360)	[1],[2]	(656)	[1],[2]
Gross Amounts Not Offset in Consolidated Balance Sheet, Cash Collateral Received			(482)	[1],[2]
Net Amount	553	[1]
Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities	(360)	[1]	(661)	[1]
Gross Amounts Offset in Consolidated Balance Sheet		[1]		[1]
Net Amounts of Liabilities Presented in Consolidated Balance Sheet	(360)	[1]	(661)	[1]
Gross Amounts Not Offset in Consolidated Balance Sheet, Financial Instruments	360	[1],[2]	656	[1],[2]
Gross Amounts Not Offset in Consolidated Balance Sheet, Cash Collateral Pledged			5	[1],[2]
Net Amount		[1]		[1]
Futures
Offsetting Asset and Liabilities [Line Items]
Gross Amounts Offset in Consolidated Balance Sheet		[1]		[1]
Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities	(503)	[1]	(528)	[1]
Gross Amounts Offset in Consolidated Balance Sheet		[1]		[1]
Net Amounts of Liabilities Presented in Consolidated Balance Sheet	(503)	[1]	(528)	[1]
Gross Amounts Not Offset in Consolidated Balance Sheet, Cash Collateral Pledged	503	[1],[2]	528	[1],[2]
Net Amount		[1]		[1]
Loan warehouse debt
Offsetting Asset and Liabilities [Line Items]
Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities	(580,348)	[1]	(184,789)	[1]
Gross Amounts Offset in Consolidated Balance Sheet		[1]		[1]
Net Amounts of Liabilities Presented in Consolidated Balance Sheet	(580,348)	[1]	(184,789)	[1]
Gross Amounts Not Offset in Consolidated Balance Sheet, Financial Instruments	580,348	[1],[2]	184,789	[1],[2]
Net Amount		[1]		[1]
Security repurchase agreements
Offsetting Asset and Liabilities [Line Items]
Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities	(708,413)	[1]	(677,974)	[1]
Gross Amounts Offset in Consolidated Balance Sheet		[1]		[1]
Net Amounts of Liabilities Presented in Consolidated Balance Sheet	(708,413)	[1]	(677,974)	[1]
Gross Amounts Not Offset in Consolidated Balance Sheet, Financial Instruments	708,413	[1],[2]	677,974	[1],[2]
Net Amount		[1]		[1]
Commercial borrowings
Offsetting Asset and Liabilities [Line Items]
Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities	(51,458)	[1]	(49,467)	[1]
Gross Amounts Offset in Consolidated Balance Sheet		[1]		[1]
Net Amounts of Liabilities Presented in Consolidated Balance Sheet	(51,458)	[1]	(49,467)	[1]
Gross Amounts Not Offset in Consolidated Balance Sheet, Financial Instruments	51,458	[1],[2]	49,467	[1],[2]
Net Amount		[1]		[1]

[1] Interest rate agreements, TBAs, and futures are components of derivatives instruments on our consolidated balances sheets. Loan warehouse debt, which is secured by residential and commercial mortgage loans, and security repurchase agreements are components of short-term debt on our consolidated balance sheets. Commercial borrowings are a component of long-term debt on our consolidated balance sheets.

[2] Amounts presented in these columns are limited in total to the net amount of assets or liabilities presented in the prior column by instrument. In certain cases, there is excess cash collateral or financial assets we have pledged to a counterparty (which may, in certain circumstances, be a clearinghouse) that exceed the financial liabilities subject to a master netting arrangement or similar agreement. Additionally, in certain cases, counterparties may have pledged excess cash collateral to us that exceeds our corresponding financial assets. In each case, any of these excess amounts are excluded from the table although they are separately reported in our consolidated balance sheets as assets or liabilities, respectively.

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Long-Term Debt

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Long-Term Debt

Note 14. Long-Term Debt

Commercial Borrowings

At March 31, 2014, we had one commercial loan repurchase facility with an outstanding balance of $51 million and a total borrowing limit of $150 million, with a remaining maturity of 18 months. Borrowings under this facility are generally charged interest based on a specified margin over the one-month LIBOR interest rate. For the three months ended March 31, 2014, the average balance of this commercial borrowing was $50 million. The fair value of commercial loans pledged as collateral was $82 million at March 31, 2014. The interest expense yield on this borrowing was 5.34% for the three months ended March 31, 2014. At December 31, 2013, there was an outstanding balance of $49 million on this warehouse facility.

At March 31, 2014, we were in compliance with all of the covenants related to our commercial loan repurchase facility.

Commercial Secured Borrowing

At March 31, 2014, we had commercial secured borrowings of $35 million resulting from transfers of portions of senior commercial mortgage loans to third parties that did not meet the criteria for sale treatment under GAAP and were accounted for as financings. We bifurcated certain of our senior commercial mortgage loans into a senior portion that was sold to a third party and a junior portion that we retained as an investment. Although GAAP requires us to record a secured borrowing liability when we receive cash from selling the senior portion of the loan, the liability has no economic substance to us in that it does not require periodic interest payments and has no maturity. For each commercial secured borrowing, at such time that the associated senior portion of the loan is repaid or we sell our retained junior portion, the secured borrowing liability and associated senior portion of the loan would be derecognized from our balance sheet.

Convertible Notes

In March 2013, we issued $287.5 million principal amount of 4.625% convertible senior notes due 2018. These convertible notes require semi-annual interest distributions at a fixed coupon rate of 4.625% until maturity or conversion, which will be no later than April 15, 2018. After deducting the underwriting discount and offering costs, we received approximately $279 million of net proceeds. Including amortization of deferred securities issuance costs, the interest expense yield on our convertibles notes was 5.40% for the three months ended March 31, 2014. At March 31, 2014, the accrued interest payable balance on this debt was $6 million.

At March 31, 2014, our convertible senior notes were convertible at the option of the holder at a conversion rate of 41.1320 common shares per $1,000 principal amount of convertible senior notes (equivalent to a conversion price of $24.31 per common share). Upon conversion of these convertible senior notes by a holder, the holder will receive shares of our common stock.

Trust Preferred Securities and Subordinated Notes

At March 31, 2014, we had trust preferred securities and subordinated notes outstanding of $100 million and $40 million, respectively. The interest expense yield on both our trust preferred securities and subordinated notes was 2.42% and 2.63% for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Including hedging costs and amortization of deferred securities issuance costs, the interest expense yield on both our trust preferred securities and subordinated notes was 6.78% and 6.86% for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

At both March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the accrued interest payable balance on our trust preferred securities and subordinated notes was less than $1 million. Under the terms of this long-term debt, we covenant, among other things, to use our best efforts to continue to qualify as a REIT. If an event of default were to occur in respect of this long-term debt, we would generally be restricted under its terms (subject to certain exceptions) from making dividend distributions to stockholders, from repurchasing common stock or repurchasing or redeeming any other then-outstanding equity securities, and from making any other payments in respect of any equity interests in us or in respect of any then-outstanding debt that is pari passu or subordinate to this long-term debt.

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Changes to Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of period	$ 148,766
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	11,886	4,551
Balance at End of Period	160,652
Net unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of period	164,654	186,580
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	19,323	9,030
Amounts reclassified from other accumulated comprehensive income	1,298	(12,007)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	20,621	(2,977)
Balance at End of Period	185,275	183,603
Net unrealized losses on interest rate agreements accounted for as cash flow hedges
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of period	(15,888)	(48,248)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(8,795)	7,440
Amounts reclassified from other accumulated comprehensive income	60	88
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	(8,735)	7,528
Balance at End of Period	$ (24,623)	$ (40,720)

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Operating Expenses

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Operating Expenses

Note 19. Operating Expenses

Components of our operating expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 are presented in the following table.

Operating Expenses

	Three Months Ended March 31,
(In Thousands)	2014		2013
Fixed compensation expense	$	6,742	$	5,623
Variable compensation expense		2,781		4,917
Equity compensation expense		2,330		2,487
Total compensation expense		11,853		13,027
Systems and consulting		3,466		1,741
Accounting and legal		1,633		2,248
Office costs		985		787
Corporate costs		552		509
Other operating expenses		1,036		1,379
Total Operating Expenses	$	19,525	$	19,691

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Mortgage Servicing Rights - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Mortgage Servicing Rights [Line Items]
Amount of MSRs from loans sold	$ 488,000
Purchase of mortgage servicing rights	928,000
Mortgage Servicing Rights
Mortgage Servicing Rights [Line Items]
Principal value	59,000,000
Principal balance of conforming loans acquired	59,000,000
Principal balance of residential loans for which servicing rights owned	6,000,000,000
Principal balance of residential loans purchased for which servicing rights owned	674,000,000
Sale of Loans to Agencies
Mortgage Servicing Rights [Line Items]
Amount of MSRs from loans sold	2,000,000
Principal value	$ 155,000,000

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Basis of Presentation - Additional Information (Detail)	Mar. 31, 2014
Basis of Presentation [Line Items]
Minimum percentage of taxable income distribution to shareholders to be taxed as a REIT	90.00%

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Outstanding Balances of Short-Term Debt by Type of Collateral Securing Debt (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014 Contract	Dec. 31, 2013 Contract
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Number of Facilities	13	13
Outstanding	$ 1,288,761	$ 862,763
Residential Loans
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Number of Facilities	5	5
Outstanding	512,305	184,789
Limit	1,400,000	1,400,000
Residential Loans | Minimum
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Maturity	2014-04	2014-01
Residential Loans | Maximum
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Maturity	2015-02	2014-12
Commercial Loans
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Number of Facilities	1	1
Outstanding	68,043
Limit	100,000	100,000
Maturity	2014-04	2014-04
Real Estate Securities
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Number of Facilities	7	7
Outstanding	$ 708,413	$ 677,974
Real Estate Securities | Minimum
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Maturity	2014-04	2014-01
Real Estate Securities | Maximum
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Maturity	2014-05	2014-02

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Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Future Lease Commitments

The following table presents our future lease commitments at March 31, 2014.

Future Lease Commitments by Year

(In Thousands)	March 31, 2014
2014 (9 months)	$	1,763
2015		2,302
2016		2,056
2017		2,111
2018		1,209
2019 and thereafter		1,199
Total	$	10,640

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Remaining Maturities of Short Term Debt (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Short-term debt	$ 1,288,761	$ 862,763
Within 30 Days
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Short-term debt	790,958	659,262
31 to 90 Days
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Short-term debt	234,156	54,434
Over 90 Days
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Short-term debt	$ 263,647	$ 149,067

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Consolidated Statements Of Income (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Total other-than-temporary impairments	$ 1,671	$ 24
Income Statement, other-than-temporary impairments	113	24
Accumulated other comprehensive income, other-than-temporary impairments	$ 1,558	$ 0

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Available for Sale Securities by Collateral Type (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Available-for-sale securities	$ 1,622,885	$ 1,558,306
Senior Securities
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Available-for-sale securities	892,783	855,692
Senior Securities | Prime
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Available-for-sale securities	699,786	662,306
Senior Securities | Non-prime
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Available-for-sale securities	192,997	193,386
Re-REMIC
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Available-for-sale securities	192,208	176,376
Subordinate Securities
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Available-for-sale securities	537,894	526,238
Subordinate Securities | Prime
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Available-for-sale securities	537,735	526,095
Subordinate Securities | Non-prime
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Available-for-sale securities	$ 159	$ 143

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Basis of Presentation

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Basis of Presentation

Note 2. Basis of Presentation

The consolidated financial statements presented herein are at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, and for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013. These consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) in the United States of America — as prescribed by the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) — and using the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) instructions to Form 10-Q.

Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified in the consolidated financial statements and the related footnotes to conform to the 2014 presentation.

Organization

For tax purposes, Redwood Trust, Inc. is structured as a real estate investment trust (“REIT”). We generally refer, collectively, to Redwood Trust, Inc. and those of its subsidiaries that are not subject to subsidiary-level corporate income tax as “the REIT” or “our REIT.” We generally refer to subsidiaries of Redwood Trust, Inc. that are subject to subsidiary-level corporate income tax as “our operating subsidiaries” or “our taxable REIT subsidiaries” or “TRS.” Our mortgage banking activities are generally carried out through our taxable REIT subsidiaries, while our portfolio of mortgage- and other real estate-related investments is primarily held at our REIT. We generally intend to retain profits generated and taxed at our taxable REIT subsidiaries, and to distribute as dividends at least 90% of the income we generate at our REIT.

We sponsor our Sequoia securitization program, which we use for the securitization of residential mortgage loans. References to Sequoia with respect to any time or period generally refer collectively to all the then consolidated Sequoia securitization entities for the periods presented. We have also engaged in securitization transactions in order to obtain financing for certain of our securities and commercial loans.

Financial Information About Industry Segments

FASB ASC 280, Segment Reporting, establishes standards for reporting financial and descriptive information about an enterprise’s reportable segments. Our three business segments are residential mortgage banking, residential investments, and commercial mortgage banking and investments.

See Note 21 for further discussion on business segments.

Principles of Consolidation

We apply FASB guidance to determine whether we must consolidate transferred financial assets and variable interest entities (“VIEs”) for financial reporting purposes. We currently consolidate the assets and liabilities of the Sequoia securitization entities where we maintain an ongoing involvement, as well as an entity formed in connection with a resecuritization transaction we engaged in during 2011 (“Residential Resecuritization”), and an entity formed in connection with a commercial securitization we engaged in during the fourth quarter of 2012 (“Commercial Securitization”). Each securitization entity is independent of Redwood and of each other and the assets and liabilities are not owned by and are not legal obligations of Redwood Trust, Inc. Our exposure to these entities is primarily through the financial interests we have retained, although we are exposed to certain financial risks associated with our role as a sponsor, manager, or depositor of these entities or as a result of our having sold assets directly or indirectly to these entities.

For financial reporting purposes, the underlying loans and securities owned at the consolidated Sequoia entities, the Residential Resecuritization entity, and the Commercial Securitization entity are shown under residential and commercial loans and real estate securities on our consolidated balance sheets. The asset-backed securities (“ABS”) issued to third parties by these entities are shown under ABS issued. In our consolidated statements of income, we record interest income on the loans and securities owned at these entities and interest expense on the ABS issued by these entities.

See Note 4 for further discussion on principles of consolidation.

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Key Assumptions and Sensitivity Analysis for Assets Retained from Unconsolidated Variable Interest Entity's Sponsored by Redwood (Detail) (Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary, USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
Mortgage Servicing Rights
Sensitivity Analysis of Fair Value of Interests Continued to be Held by Transferor, Servicing Assets or Liabilities, Impact of Adverse Change in Assumption [Line Items]
Fair value at December 31, 2013	$ 57,882		$ 60,318
Expected life (in years)	8 years	[1]	8 years	[1]
Prepayment speed assumption (annual CPR)	9.00%	[1]	8.00%	[1]
Decrease in fair value from:
10% adverse change	1,886		1,649
25% adverse change	3,984		4,218
Discount rate assumption	11.00%	[1]	11.00%	[1]
Decrease in fair value from:
100 basis point increase	2,519		2,468
200 basis point increase	4,735		4,828
Interest-only Securities
Sensitivity Analysis of Fair Value of Interests Continued to be Held by Transferor, Servicing Assets or Liabilities, Impact of Adverse Change in Assumption [Line Items]
Fair value at December 31, 2013	106,228		110,505
Expected life (in years)	7 years	[1]	7 years	[1]
Prepayment speed assumption (annual CPR)	9.00%	[1]	10.00%	[1]
Decrease in fair value from:
10% adverse change	5,314		5,773
25% adverse change	12,546		13,555
Discount rate assumption	6.00%	[1]	5.00%	[1]
Decrease in fair value from:
100 basis point increase	5,251		5,632
200 basis point increase	10,043		10,757
Credit loss assumption	0.23%	[1]	0.23%	[1]
Decrease in fair value from:
10% higher losses	84		70
25% higher losses	209		175
Subordinate Securities
Sensitivity Analysis of Fair Value of Interests Continued to be Held by Transferor, Servicing Assets or Liabilities, Impact of Adverse Change in Assumption [Line Items]
Fair value at December 31, 2013	417,188		405,415
Expected life (in years)	11 years	[1]	11 years	[1]
Prepayment speed assumption (annual CPR)	9.00%	[1]	11.00%	[1]
Decrease in fair value from:
10% adverse change	1,450		1,658
25% adverse change	3,816		4,354
Discount rate assumption	6.00%	[1]	6.00%	[1]
Decrease in fair value from:
100 basis point increase	31,989		30,644
200 basis point increase	60,272		57,836
Credit loss assumption	0.23%	[1]	0.23%	[1]
Decrease in fair value from:
10% higher losses	1,320		1,369
25% higher losses	$ 3,298		$ 3,420

[1] Expected life, prepayment speed assumption, discount rate assumption, and credit loss assumption presented in the tables above represent weighted averages.

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Commercial Loans Held for Investment by Risk Category (Detail) (Commercial Loans Held For Investment, USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Commercial Loans [Line Items]
Commercial loans held for investment	$ 355,183	$ 353,331
Pass
Commercial Loans [Line Items]
Commercial loans held for investment	311,699	309,792
Watch List
Commercial Loans [Line Items]
Commercial loans held for investment	$ 43,484	$ 43,539

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Short-Term Debt by Weighted Average Interest Rates and Collateral Type (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Amount Borrowed	$ 1,288,761	$ 862,763
Weighted Average Interest Rate	1.54%	1.42%
Weighted Average Days Until Maturity	73 days	61 days
Residential Loans
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Amount Borrowed	512,305	184,789
Weighted Average Interest Rate	1.71%	1.71%
Weighted Average Days Until Maturity	159 days	228 days
Commercial Loans
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Amount Borrowed	68,043
Weighted Average Interest Rate	2.41%
Weighted Average Days Until Maturity	26 days
Real Estate Securities
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Amount Borrowed	$ 708,413	$ 677,974
Weighted Average Interest Rate	1.34%	1.34%
Weighted Average Days Until Maturity	16 days	15 days

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Summary of Classifications and Carrying Value of Residential Loans (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Residential loans	$ 2,464,930	$ 2,166,434
Residential Loans at Fair Value
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Residential loans	773,000	403,000
Residential Loans at Fair Value | Conforming Loan
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Residential loans	149,749	11,502
Residential Loans at Fair Value | Jumbo Loan
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Residential loans	623,545	391,100
Residential Loans at Lower of Cost or Fair Value
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Residential loans	1,642	1,665
Residential Loans Held for Investment
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Residential loans	1,689,994	1,762,167
Redwood
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Residential loans	774,936	404,267
Redwood | Residential Loans at Fair Value | Conforming Loan
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Residential loans	149,749	11,502
Redwood | Residential Loans at Fair Value | Jumbo Loan
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Residential loans	623,545	391,100
Redwood | Residential Loans at Lower of Cost or Fair Value
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Residential loans	1,642	1,665
Sequoia
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Residential loans	1,689,994	1,762,167
Sequoia | Residential Loans Held for Investment
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Residential loans	$ 1,689,994	$ 1,762,167

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Taxes

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Taxes

Note 20. Taxes

For the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, we recognized a benefit for income taxes of $2 million and a provision of $11 million, respectively. The following is a reconciliation of the statutory federal and state tax rates to our projected annual effective rate at March 31, 2014 and 2013.

Reconciliation of Statutory Tax Rate to Effective Tax Rate

	March 31, 2014		March 31, 2013
Federal statutory rate		34.0  %		34.0  %
State statutory rate, net of Federal tax effect		7.2  %		7.2  %
Differences in taxable (loss) income from GAAP income		(1.7) %		(2.8) %
Change in valuation allowance		3.7  %		(13.8) %
Dividends paid deduction		(60.8) %		(9.3) %
Effective Tax Rate		(17.6) %		15.3  %

The negative effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2014, primarily resulted from a benefit for income taxes recorded against a GAAP loss generated at our taxable REIT subsidiaries, while GAAP income generated at the REIT, for which no material tax provision was recorded due to the dividends paid deduction available to us, exceeded the loss at the taxable REIT subsidiaries.

We assessed our tax positions for all open tax years (Federal — years 2010 to 2014, State — years 2009 to 2014) and, at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, concluded that we had no uncertain tax positions that resulted in material unrecognized tax benefits.

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Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Common Share (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Earnings Per Share Disclosure [Line Items]
Basic earnings per common share	$ 0.14	$ 0.72
Net income attributable to Redwood	$ 12,333	$ 60,610
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding	82,410,562	81,556,880
Net effect of dilutive equity awards	2,529,978	2,371,548
Net effect of assumed convertible notes conversion to common shares		3,416,241
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding	84,940,540	87,344,669
Diluted earnings per common share	$ 0.14	$ 0.69
Basic Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share
Earnings Per Share Disclosure [Line Items]
Net income attributable to Redwood	12,333	60,610
Less: Dividends and undistributed earnings allocated to participating securities	(702)	(1,978)
Net income allocated to common shareholders	11,631	58,632
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding	82,410,562	81,556,880
Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share
Earnings Per Share Disclosure [Line Items]
Net income attributable to Redwood	12,333	60,610
Less: Dividends and undistributed earnings allocated to participating securities	(702)	(1,346)
Add back: Interest expense on convertible notes		923
Net income allocated to common shareholders	$ 11,631	$ 60,187
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding	82,410,562	81,556,880
Net effect of dilutive equity awards	2,529,978	2,371,548
Net effect of assumed convertible notes conversion to common shares		3,416,241
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding	84,940,540	87,344,669

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Financial Information by Segment (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Interest income	$ 55,486	$ 53,524
Interest expense	(19,060)	(18,260)
Net interest income (loss)	36,426	35,264
Provision for loan losses	(1,284)	(2,039)
Mortgage banking activities, net	(687)	45,000
MSR income, net	606	1,021
Other market valuation adjustments, net	(6,138)	(303)
Realized gains, net	1,092	12,267
Operating expenses	(19,525)	(19,691)
(Provision for) benefit from income taxes	1,843	(10,909)
Net Income	12,333	60,610
Non-cash amortization expense	9,076	5,990
Operating Segments | Residential Mortgage Banking
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Interest income	10,668	9,756
Interest expense	(1,321)	(2,110)
Net interest income (loss)	9,347	7,646
Mortgage banking activities, net	(1,510)	38,687
Other market valuation adjustments, net	(2)	40
Operating expenses	(6,648)	(4,142)
(Provision for) benefit from income taxes	(165)	(8,904)
Segment Contribution	1,022	33,327
Non-cash amortization expense	(52)	(106)
Operating Segments | Residential Investments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Interest income	27,594	23,518
Interest expense	(2,850)	(2,666)
Net interest income (loss)	24,744	20,852
MSR income, net	606	1,021
Other market valuation adjustments, net	(5,957)	(570)
Realized gains, net	987	12,038
Operating expenses	(1,095)	(1,583)
(Provision for) benefit from income taxes	1,527	(425)
Segment Contribution	20,812	31,333
Non-cash amortization expense	11,247	7,580
Operating Segments | Commercial Mortgage Banking and Investments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Interest income	10,394	10,171
Interest expense	(3,303)	(2,808)
Net interest income (loss)	7,091	7,363
Provision for loan losses	(655)	(685)
Mortgage banking activities, net	823	6,313
Realized gains, net		210
Operating expenses	(2,626)	(3,196)
(Provision for) benefit from income taxes	355	(1,223)
Segment Contribution	4,988	8,782
Non-cash amortization expense	(173)	(187)
Corporate/Other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Interest income	6,830	10,079
Interest expense	(11,586)	(10,676)
Net interest income (loss)	(4,756)	(597)
Provision for loan losses	(629)	(1,354)
Mortgage banking activities, net
MSR income, net
Other market valuation adjustments, net	(179)	227
Realized gains, net	105	19
Operating expenses	(9,156)	(10,770)
(Provision for) benefit from income taxes	126	(357)
Segment Contribution	(14,489)	(12,832)
Net Income	(14,489)	(12,832)
Non-cash amortization expense	$ (1,946)	$ (1,297)

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Loans Collectively Evaluated for Impairment (Detail) (Residential Loans, USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Residential Loans
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Principal balance	$ 1,689,413	$ 1,762,165
Recorded investment	1,705,306	1,779,161
Related allowance	$ 24,690	$ 24,762

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Other Assets and Liabilities (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Summary of Other Assets

Other assets at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, are summarized in the following table.

Other Assets

(In Thousands)	March 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
Margin receivable	$	44,746	$	31,149
Investment receivable		1,571		8,923
Other pledged collateral		5,000		5,000
REO		2,607		3,661
Prepaid expenses		1,595		1,850
Fixed assets and leasehold improvements		1,870		1,232
Income tax receivables		2,546		170
Other		1,395		1,655
Total Other Assets	$	61,330	$	53,640

Summary of Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities

Accrued expenses and other liabilities at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 are summarized in the following table.

(In Thousands)	March 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
Accrued compensation	$	6,976	$	22,160
Legal reserve		12,000		12,000
Derivative margin payable		3,260		4,700
Accrued operating expenses		3,671		4,291
Residential repurchase reserve		1,871		1,771
Income tax payable		470		1,337
Unsettled trades		24,380		-
Other		2,914		2,445
Total Other Liabilities	$	55,542	$	48,704

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Asset-Backed Securities Issued

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Asset-Backed Securities Issued

Note 13. Asset-Backed Securities Issued

Through our Sequoia securitization program, we sponsor securitization transactions in which ABS backed by residential mortgage loans are issued by Sequoia entities. ABS were also issued by securitization entities in the Residential Resecuritization and the Commercial Securitization. Each securitization entity is independent of Redwood and of each other and the assets and liabilities are not owned by and are not legal obligations of Redwood. Our exposure to these entities is primarily through the financial interests we have retained, although we are exposed to certain financial risks associated with our role as a sponsor, manager, or depositor of these entities.

As a general matter, ABS have been issued by these securitization entities to fund the acquisition of assets from us or from third parties. The ABS issued by these entities consist of various classes of securities that pay interest on a monthly or quarterly basis. Substantially all ABS issued pay variable rates of interest, which are indexed to one-, three-, or six-month LIBOR. Some ABS issued pay fixed rates of interest or pay hybrid rates, which are fixed rates that subsequently adjust to variable rates. ABS issued also includes some interest-only classes with coupons set at a fixed rate or a fixed spread to a benchmark rate, or set at a spread to the interest rates earned on the assets less the interest rates paid on the liabilities of a securitization entity.

The carrying values of ABS issued by consolidated securitization entities we sponsored at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, along with other selected information, are summarized in the following table.

Asset-Backed Securities Issued

	March 31, 2014
			Residential		Commercial
(Dollars in Thousands)	Sequoia		Resecuritization		Securitization		Total
Certificates with principal balance	$	1,637,485	$	82,179	$	147,574	$	1,867,238
Interest-only certificates		2,951		-		-		2,951
Unamortized discount		(15,845)		-		-		(15,845)
Total ABS Issued	$	1,624,591	$	82,179	$	147,574	$	1,854,344
Range of weighted average interest rates, by series		0.17% to 4.24%		2.21%		5.62%
Stated maturities		2014 - 2047		2046		2018
Number of series		24		1		1

	December 31, 2013
(Dollars in Thousands)	Sequoia		Residential  Resecuritization		Commercial Securitization		Total
Certificates with principal balance	$	1,708,324	$	94,934	$	153,693	$	1,956,951
Interest-only certificates		3,400		-		-		3,400
Unamortized discount		(17,389)		-		-		(17,389)
Total ABS Issued	$	1,694,335	$	94,934	$	153,693	$	1,942,962
Range of weighted average interest rates, by series		0.24% to 4.23%		2.21%		5.62%
Stated maturities		2014 - 2047		2046		2018
Number of series		24		1		1

The actual maturity of each class of ABS issued is primarily determined by the rate of principal prepayments on the assets of the issuing entity. Each series is also subject to redemption prior to the stated maturity according to the terms of the respective governing documents of each ABS issuing entity. As a result, the actual maturity of ABS issued may occur earlier than its contractual maturity. At March 31, 2014, $1.83 billion of ABS issued ($1.85 billion principal balance) had contractual maturities beyond five years and $22 million of ABS issued ($22 million principal balance) had contractual maturities of less than one year. Amortization of Sequoia, Commercial Securitization, and Residential Resecuritization deferred ABS issuance costs was less than $1 million for both the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.

The following table summarizes the accrued interest payable on ABS issued at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013. Interest due on consolidated ABS issued is payable monthly.

Accrued Interest Payable on Asset-Backed Securities Issued

(In Thousands)	March 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
Sequoia	$	1,158	$	1,218
Residential Resecuritization		25		11
Commercial Securitization		692		720
Total Accrued Interest Payable on ABS Issued	$	1,875	$	1,949

The following table summarizes the carrying value components of the collateral for ABS issued and outstanding at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

Collateral for Asset-Backed Securities Issued

	March 31, 2014
(In Thousands)	Sequoia		Residential Resecuritization		Commercial Securitization		Total
Residential loans	$	1,689,994	$	-	$	-	$	1,689,994
Commercial loans		-		-		257,375		257,375
Real estate securities		-		255,834		-		255,834
Restricted cash		189		-		134		323
Accrued interest receivable		2,507		580		1,919		5,006
REO		2,607		-		-		2,607
Total Collateral for ABS Issued	$	1,695,297	$	256,414	$	259,428	$	2,211,139

	December 31, 2013
(In Thousands)	Sequoia		Residential Resecuritization		Commercial Securitization		Total
Residential loans	$	1,762,167	$	-	$	-	$	1,762,167
Commercial loans		-		-		257,741		257,741
Real estate securities		-		263,204		-		263,204
Restricted cash		152		-		137		289
Accrued interest receivable		2,714		627		1,975		5,316
REO		3,661		-		-		3,661
Total Collateral for ABS Issued	$	1,768,694	$	263,831	$	259,853	$	2,292,378

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Summary of Other Assets (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Line Items]
Margin receivable	$ 44,746	$ 31,149
Investment receivable	1,571	8,923
Other pledged collateral	5,000	5,000
REO	2,607	3,661
Prepaid expenses	1,595	1,850
Fixed assets and leasehold improvements	1,870	1,232
Income tax receivables	2,546	170
Other	1,395	1,655
Total Other Assets	$ 61,330	$ 53,640