New York Mortgage Trust significantly increased investment activity in Q1 2025, leading to a substantial boost in earnings. The company reported recurring earnings consistent with its dividend, reflecting a successful strategic portfolio restructuring focused on enhancing interest income through highly liquid assets. This balance sheet strength is expected to provide flexibility for further earnings growth amidst market dislocation.
Net income attributable to common stockholders was $30.285 million, a significant improvement from a loss in the prior year.
Basic earnings per common share were $0.33, compared to a loss of $0.75 in the same period last year.
The company purchased approximately $1.5 billion of Agency RMBS with an average coupon of 5.35%.
The company purchased approximately $396.8 million in residential loans with an average gross coupon of 9.33%.
The company anticipates continued growth in earnings throughout the year, leveraging its strengthened balance sheet and market dislocations to identify compelling investment opportunities.
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