INVESCO MORTGAGE CAPITAL INC., 10-K filed on 2/20/2025
Annual Report
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Cover - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Feb. 18, 2025
Jun. 30, 2024
Entity Information [Line Items]      
Document Type 10-K    
Document Annual Report true    
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2024    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31    
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Entity File Number 001-34385    
Entity Registrant Name Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc.    
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code MD    
Entity Tax Identification Number 26-2749336    
Entity Address, Address Line One 1331 Spring Street, N.W. Suite 2500    
Entity Address, City or Town Atlanta,    
Entity Address, State or Province GA    
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 30309    
City Area Code 404    
Local Phone Number 892-0896    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes    
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer    
Entity Small Business false    
Entity Emerging Growth Company false    
Auditor Attestation Flag true    
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Entity Shell Company false    
Entity Public Float     $ 472,988,492
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   61,729,693  
Documents Incorporated by Reference Part III of this Form 10-K incorporates by reference certain information (solely to the extent explicitly indicated) from the registrant’s proxy statement for the 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be filed pursuant to Regulation 14A.    
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Document Fiscal Year Focus 2024    
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Entity Central Index Key 0001437071    
Common Stock      
Entity Information [Line Items]      
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share    
Trading Symbol IVR    
Security Exchange Name NYSE    
7.50% Fixed-to-Floating Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock      
Entity Information [Line Items]      
Title of 12(b) Security 7.50% Fixed-to-Floating Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock    
Trading Symbol IVR PrC    
Security Exchange Name NYSE    
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Audit Information
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Audit Information [Abstract]  
Auditor Name PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Auditor Location Atlanta, Georgia
Auditor Firm ID 238
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
ASSETS    
Mortgage-backed securities, at fair value (including pledged securities of $5,129,486 and $4,712,185, respectively, net of allowance for credit losses of $654 and $320, respectively) $ 5,445,508 $ 5,045,306
U.S. Treasury securities, at fair value 0 11,214
Cash and cash equivalents 73,403 76,967
Restricted cash 137,478 121,670
Due from counterparties 580 0
Investment related receivable 24,870 26,604
Derivative assets, at fair value 5,033 939
Other assets 1,162 1,509
Total assets 5,688,034 5,284,209
Liabilities:    
Repurchase agreements 4,893,958 4,458,695
Derivative liabilities, at fair value 627 0
Dividends payable 24,692 19,384
Accrued interest payable 32,711 15,787
Collateral held payable 0 2,475
Total liabilities 4,957,305 4,501,544
Commitments and contingencies (See Note 14)
Stockholders' equity:    
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share; 134,000,000 and 67,000,000 shares authorized, respectively; 61,729,693 and 48,460,626 shares issued and outstanding, respectively 617 484
Additional paid in capital 4,127,807 4,011,138
Accumulated other comprehensive income 173 698
Retained earnings (distributions in excess of earnings) (3,572,149) (3,518,143)
Total stockholders’ equity 730,729 782,665
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity 5,688,034 5,284,209
Non-Related Party    
Liabilities:    
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 1,619 1,296
Affiliated Entity    
Liabilities:    
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 3,698 3,907
Series B Preferred Stock    
Stockholders' equity:    
Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share; 50,000,000 shares authorized: 0 106,014
Series C Preferred Stock    
Stockholders' equity:    
Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share; 50,000,000 shares authorized: $ 174,281 $ 182,474
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Marketable securities pledged as collateral $ 5,129,486 $ 4,712,185
Financing receivable, allowance for credit loss $ 654 $ 320
Preferred stock, par value (in usd per share) $ 0.01 $ 0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares) 50,000,000 50,000,000
Common stock, par value (in usd per share) $ 0.01 $ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) 134,000,000 67,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares) 61,729,693 48,460,626
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares) 61,729,693 48,460,626
Series B Preferred Stock | Preferred Stock    
Preferred stock, dividend rate stated percentage 7.75% 7.75%
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares) 0 4,385,997
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares) 0 4,385,997
Preferred stock, aggregate liquidation preference $ 0 $ 109,650
Series C Preferred Stock | Preferred Stock    
Preferred stock, dividend rate stated percentage 7.50% 7.50%
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares) 7,206,659 7,545,439
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares) 7,206,659 7,545,439
Preferred stock, aggregate liquidation preference $ 180,166 $ 188,636
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Interest income      
Mortgage-backed and other securities $ 286,546 $ 277,929 $ 192,566
Commercial loan 0 0 1,947
Total interest income 286,546 277,929 194,513
Interest expense 249,719 228,229 51,560
Net interest income 36,827 49,700 142,953
Other income (loss)      
Gain (loss) on investments, net (133,911) (107,280) (1,079,339)
(Increase) decrease in provision for credit losses (458) (320) 0
Equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated ventures (193) (1) (407)
Gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net 176,634 61,838 559,007
Other investment income (loss), net 2 (66) 186
Total other income (loss) 42,074 (45,829) (520,553)
Expenses      
Management fee — related party 11,866 12,290 16,906
General and administrative 7,153 7,440 8,418
Total expenses 19,019 19,730 25,324
Net income (loss) 59,882 (15,859) (402,924)
Dividends to preferred stockholders (22,011) (23,153) (28,218)
Gain on repurchase and retirement of preferred stock 427 1,471 14,179
Issuance and redemption costs of redeemed preferred stock (3,535) 0 0
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders $ 34,763 $ (37,541) $ (416,963)
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders      
Basic (in usd per share) $ 0.65 $ (0.85) $ (12.21)
Diluted (in usd per share) $ 0.65 $ (0.85) $ (12.21)
Weighted average number of shares of common stock:      
Basic (in shares) 53,773,405 44,073,815 34,160,080
Diluted (in shares) 53,775,143 44,073,815 34,160,080
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]      
Net income (loss) $ 59,882 $ (15,859) $ (402,924)
Other comprehensive income (loss):      
Unrealized gain (loss) on mortgage-backed securities, net (1,051) (91) (6,280)
Reclassification of unrealized loss on available-for-sale securities to (increase) decrease in provision for credit losses 526 320 0
Reclassification of amortization of net deferred (gain) loss on de-designated interest rate swaps to interest expense 0 (10,405) (19,708)
Currency translation adjustments on investment in unconsolidated venture 0 (10) (537)
Reclassification of currency translation loss on investment in unconsolidated venture to other investment income (loss), net 0 123 0
Total other comprehensive income (loss) (525) (10,063) (26,525)
Comprehensive income (loss) 59,357 (25,922) (429,449)
Dividends to preferred stockholders (22,011) (23,153) (28,218)
Gain on repurchase and retirement of preferred stock 427 1,471 14,179
Issuance and redemption costs of redeemed preferred stock (3,535) 0 0
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to common stockholders $ 34,238 $ (47,604) $ (443,488)
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Total
Series B Preferred Stock
Series C Preferred Stock
Preferred Stock
Series B Preferred Stock
Preferred Stock
Series C Preferred Stock
Common Stock
Additional Paid in Capital
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Retained Earnings (Distributions in Excess of Earnings)
Beginning balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2021       6,200,000 11,500,000        
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2021 $ 1,402,135     $ 149,860 $ 278,108 $ 330 $ 3,819,375 $ 37,286 $ (2,882,824)
Beginning balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2021           32,987,478      
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity                  
Net income (loss) (402,924)               (402,924)
Other comprehensive income (loss) (26,525)             (26,525)  
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net of offering costs (in shares)           5,686,598      
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net of offering costs 81,632         $ 57 81,575    
Stocks awards (in shares)           36,886      
Repurchase and retirement of preferred stock (in shares)       (1,662,366) (3,683,530)        
Repurchase and retirement of preferred stock (115,082)     $ (40,181) $ (89,080)       14,179
Payments in lieu of fractional shares in connection with one-for-ten reverse stock split (in shares)           (46)      
Payments in lieu of fractional shares in connection with one-for-ten reverse stock split (1)           (1)    
Common stock dividends (107,555)               (107,555)
Preferred stock dividends (28,218)               (28,218)
Amortization of equity-based compensation 613           613    
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2022       4,537,634 7,816,470        
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2022 804,075     $ 109,679 $ 189,028 $ 387 3,901,562 10,761 (3,407,342)
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2022           38,710,916      
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity                  
Net income (loss) (15,859)               (15,859)
Other comprehensive income (loss) (10,063)             (10,063)  
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net of offering costs (in shares)           9,699,471      
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net of offering costs 109,104         $ 97 109,007    
Stocks awards (in shares)           50,239      
Repurchase and retirement of preferred stock (in shares)   (151,637) (271,031) (151,637) (271,031)        
Repurchase and retirement of preferred stock (8,748)     $ (3,665) $ (6,554)       1,471
Common stock dividends (73,260)               (73,260)
Preferred stock dividends (23,153)               (23,153)
Amortization of equity-based compensation 569           569    
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2023       4,385,997 7,545,439        
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2023 $ 782,665     $ 106,014 $ 182,474 $ 484 4,011,138 698 (3,518,143)
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2023 48,460,626         48,460,626      
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity                  
Net income (loss) $ 59,882               59,882
Other comprehensive income (loss) (525)             (525)  
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net of offering costs (in shares)           13,204,968      
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net of offering costs 116,215         $ 132 116,083    
Stocks awards (in shares)           64,099      
Stock awards 1         $ 1      
Redemption of preferred stock (in shares)   (4,247,989)              
Redemption of preferred stock (106,213) $ (102,678)             (3,535)
Repurchase and retirement of preferred stock (in shares)   (138,008) (338,780) (138,008) (338,780)        
Repurchase and retirement of preferred stock (11,102)     $ (3,336) $ (8,193)       427
Common stock dividends (88,769)               (88,769)
Preferred stock dividends (22,011)               (22,011)
Amortization of equity-based compensation 586           586    
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2024       0 7,206,659        
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2024 $ 730,729     $ 0 $ 174,281 $ 617 $ 4,127,807 $ 173 $ (3,572,149)
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2024 61,729,693         61,729,693      
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Parenthetical)
1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
May 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2022
Common Stock      
Reverse stock split conversion ratio 0.1 0.1 0.1
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Cash Flows from Operating Activities      
Net income (loss) $ 59,882 $ (15,859) $ (402,924)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:      
Amortization of mortgage-backed and other securities premiums and (discounts), net (13,310) (14,380) (1,118)
Realized and unrealized (gain) loss on derivative instruments, net (14,872) 177,170 (472,135)
(Gain) loss on investments, net 133,911 107,280 1,079,339
Allowance for credit losses 654 320 0
(Gain) loss from investments in unconsolidated ventures in excess of distributions received 193 1 45
Other amortization 587 (9,836) (19,095)
Loss on foreign currency translation 0 123 0
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:      
(Increase) decrease in operating assets (613) (1,977) (5,230)
Increase (decrease) in operating liabilities 16,924 (5,055) 17,201
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 183,160 237,787 196,083
Cash Flows from Investing Activities      
Purchase of mortgage-backed securities (2,221,726) (5,933,598) (25,723,584)
Purchase of U.S. Treasury securities 0 (59,514) (502,290)
Distributions from investments in unconsolidated ventures, net 307 41 11,342
Principal payments from mortgage-backed securities 389,455 348,547 403,327
Proceeds from sale of mortgage-backed securities 1,312,954 5,236,686 27,281,250
Proceeds from sale of U.S. Treasury securities 10,755 48,977 468,051
Settlement (termination) of swaps, TBAs, futures and forwards, net 11,405 (179,526) 459,466
Net change in due from counterparties and collateral held payable on derivative instruments (580) 1,584 2,594
Principal payments from commercial loan held-for-investment 0 0 23,917
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (497,430) (536,803) 2,424,073
Cash Flows from Financing Activities      
Proceeds from issuance of common stock 116,460 109,104 81,899
Redemption of preferred stock (106,213) 0 0
Repurchase of preferred stock (11,102) (8,748) (115,082)
Cash paid in lieu of fractional shares in connection with one-for-ten reverse stock split 0 0 (1)
Proceeds from repurchase agreements 38,471,781 41,084,893 66,872,266
Principal repayments of repurchase agreements (38,036,099) (40,861,440) (69,625,277)
Net change in due from counterparties and collateral held payable on repurchase agreements (2,475) (2,417) 8,419
Payments of deferred costs (366) (329) (351)
Payments of dividends (105,472) (102,191) (140,300)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 326,514 218,872 (2,918,427)
Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash 12,244 (80,144) (298,271)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period 198,637 278,781 577,052
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period 210,881 198,637 278,781
Supplement Disclosure of Cash Flow Information      
Interest paid 232,794 243,394 51,892
Non-cash Investing and Financing Activities Information      
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on mortgage-backed securities classified as available-for-sale 525 (229) (6,280)
Dividends declared not paid 24,692 19,384 25,162
Unsettled receivables recorded within investment related receivable 0 2,429 $ 723
Additional increases to the allowance for credit losses on securities that had an allowance recorded in a previous period 458 0  
Increase (decrease) in provision for credit losses $ 0 $ 320  
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Parenthetical)
1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
May 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2022
Common Stock      
Reverse stock split conversion ratio 0.1 0.1 0.1
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Organization and Business Operations
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Organization and Business Operations Organization and Business Operations
Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc. (the “Company” or “we”) is a Maryland corporation primarily focused on investing in, financing and managing mortgage-backed securities (“MBS”) and other mortgage-related assets.
As of December 31, 2024, we were invested in:
residential mortgage-backed securities (“RMBS”) that are guaranteed by a U.S. government agency such as the Government National Mortgage Association (“Ginnie Mae”), or a federally chartered corporation such as the Federal National Mortgage Association (“Fannie Mae”) or the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (“Freddie Mac”) (collectively “Agency RMBS”);
commercial mortgage-backed securities (“CMBS”) that are guaranteed by a U.S. government agency such as Ginnie Mae or a federally chartered corporation such as Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac (collectively "Agency CMBS");
CMBS that are not guaranteed by a U.S. government agency or a federally chartered corporation (“non-Agency CMBS”); and
RMBS that are not guaranteed by a U.S. government agency or a federally chartered corporation (“non-Agency RMBS”).
During the periods presented in these consolidated financial statements, we also invested in a commercial mortgage loan, U.S. Treasury securities and real estate-related financing arrangements in the form of unconsolidated ventures.
We conduct our business through IAS Operating Partnership L.P. (the “Operating Partnership”) and have one operating segment. We are externally managed and advised by Invesco Advisers, Inc. (our “Manager”), a registered investment adviser and an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Invesco Ltd. (“Invesco”), a leading independent global investment management firm.
We elected to be taxed as a real estate investment trust (“REIT”) for U.S. federal income tax purposes under the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. To maintain our REIT qualification, we are generally required to distribute at least 90% of our REIT taxable income to our stockholders annually. We operate our business in a manner that permits our exclusion from the “Investment Company” definition under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”).
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation and Consolidation
Common share amounts prior to June 3, 2022 have been adjusted on a retroactive basis to reflect our one-for-ten reverse stock split, which was effected following the close of business on June 3, 2022.
Our consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) and consolidate the financial statements of the Company and its controlled subsidiaries. All significant intercompany transactions, balances, revenues and expenses are eliminated upon consolidation. Certain reclassifications have been made to prior period amounts to conform to the current period presentation.
In the opinion of management, the consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring accruals, which are necessary for a fair statement of our financial condition and results of operations for the periods presented.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in our consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Examples of estimates include, but are not limited to, estimates of the fair values of financial instruments, interest income on mortgage-backed securities and allowances for credit losses. Actual results may differ from those estimates.
Translation of Foreign Currencies
The functional currency of the Company and its subsidiaries is U.S. dollars. Transactions in foreign currencies are recorded at the rates of exchange prevailing on the date of the transactions. At each balance sheet date, monetary assets and liabilities that are denominated in foreign currencies are remeasured at the rates prevailing at the balance sheet date. Gains and losses arising on revaluation are included in other investment income (loss), net on the consolidated statements of operations.
Our reporting currency is U.S. dollars. We previously had an investment in an unconsolidated venture whose functional currency was the Euro. Upon consolidation, the assets and liabilities of our investment in an unconsolidated venture were translated to U.S. dollars using the period-end exchange rates. Equity accounts were translated at historical rates, except for the change in retained earnings during the year, which were the result of the income statement translation process. Revenue and expense accounts were translated using the weighted average exchange rate during the period. The cumulative translation adjustments associated with the investment in the unconsolidated venture were originally recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), a component of consolidated stockholders’ equity and reclassified to the consolidated statement of operations in the first quarter of 2023.
We have historically hedged foreign currency exposure with derivative financial instruments. Refer to Note 7 - “Derivatives and Hedging Activities” for further information.
Fair Value Measurements
As described in Note 9 - “Fair Value of Financial Instruments,” we evaluate the source used to fair value our assets and liabilities and make a determination on its categorization within the fair value hierarchy. If the price of an instrument is readily available, meaning that it is a quoted price in an active market for identical assets, the instrument is classified as a level 1 measurement. If the price of an instrument is obtained from quoted prices in inactive markets for similar instruments, or whose values are model-derived but the inputs are observable either directly or indirectly, the instrument is classified as a level 2 measurement. If the inputs appear to be not observable, and reflect judgment about assumptions used to value the instrument, the instrument would be classified as a level 3 measurement. Transfers between levels, if any, are determined at the end of the reporting period.
We report our MBS and derivative assets and liabilities at fair value as determined by an independent pricing service. We generally obtain one price per instrument from our primary pricing service. If the primary pricing service cannot provide a price, we will seek a value from other pricing services.
The pricing service uses two types of valuation approaches to determine the valuation of our various mortgage-backed securities: a market approach, which uses observable prices and other relevant information that is generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets or liabilities; and an income approach, which uses valuation techniques to convert future amounts to a single, discounted present value amount. In instances where sufficient market activity may not exist, the pricing service may utilize proprietary valuation models that may consider market transactions in comparable securities and the various relationships between securities in determining fair value and/or market characteristics to estimate relevant cash flows, which are then discounted to calculate the fair values. Observable inputs may include a combination of benchmark yields, executed trades, broker/dealer quotes, issuer spreads, bids, offers and benchmark securities. In addition, the valuation models utilized by pricing services may consider additional pool level information such as prepayment speeds, default frequencies and default severities, if applicable. We and the pricing service continuously monitor market indicators and economic events to determine whether they may have an impact on our valuations. Our MBS are classified as Level 2 measurements in the fair value hierarchy.
Our futures contracts are valued based on exchange pricing for identical instruments and classified as Level 1 measurements in the fair value hierarchy. Interest rate swaps are valued using the daily settlement price, or fair value, determined by the clearing exchange based on a pricing model that references observable market data, including current benchmark rates and the forward yield curve. The valuation methodology for TBAs is similar to that of our Agency RMBS. Our interest rate swaps and TBAs are classified as Level 2 measurements in the fair value hierarchy.
Overrides of prices from pricing services are rare in the current market environment for the assets we hold. Examples of instances that would cause an override include if we recently traded the same security or there is an indication of market activity that would cause the pricing service price to no longer be indicative of fair value. In the rare instance where a price is adjusted, we have a control process to monitor the reason for such adjustment.
To gain comfort that pricing service prices are representative of current market information, we compare the transaction prices of security purchases and sales to the valuation levels provided by the pricing services. Price differences exceeding pre-defined tolerance levels are identified and investigated and may be challenged. Trends are monitored over time and if there are indications that the valuations are not comparable to market activity, the pricing services are asked to provide detailed information regarding their methodology and inputs. Transparency tools are also available from the pricing services which help us understand data points and/or market inputs used for pricing securities.
We also review daily price movements for interest rate swaps, futures contracts, currency forward contracts and TBAs. Price movements exceeding pre-defined tolerance levels are investigated using an alternate price from another pricing service as well as available market information. Based on our findings, the primary pricing service may be challenged, or in rare cases, overridden with an alternate pricing source.
In addition, we perform due diligence procedures on all pricing services on at least an annual basis. A questionnaire is sent to pricing services which requests information such as changes in methodologies, business recovery preparedness, internal controls and confirmation that evaluations are generated based on market data.
An independent pricing service valued our commercial loan investment using a discounted cash flow analysis. The yield used in the discounted cash flow analysis was determined by comparing the features of the loan to the interest rates and terms required by lenders in the new loan origination market for similar loans and the yield required by investors acquiring mezzanine loans in the secondary market as well as a comparison of current market and collateral conditions to those present at origination.
Mortgage-Backed Securities
We record our purchases of MBS on the trade date and report these securities at fair value as described above in the Fair Value Measurements section of this Note 2 to our consolidated financial statements. Approximately $5.4 billion or 99.7% of our MBS are accounted for under the fair value option as of December 31, 2024 (December 31, 2023: $5.0 billion or 99.7%). Under the fair value option, we recognize changes in fair value in our consolidated statements of operations as unrealized gains and losses. In our view, this election more appropriately reflects the results of our operations because fair value changes are accounted for in the same manner as fair value changes in our economic hedging instruments. We elected the fair value option for all MBS purchased on or after September 1, 2016 and all RMBS interest-only securities.
We classify the remaining balance of our MBS as available-for-sale ($15.0 million or 0.3% as of December 31, 2024; $15.7 million or 0.3% as of December 31, 2023). Unrealized gains or losses on available-for-sale securities are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income, a separate component of stockholders' equity, until sale or disposition of the investment. Upon sale or disposition, the cumulative gain or loss previously reported in stockholders' equity is recognized in income. Realized gains and losses from sales of MBS are determined based upon the specific identification method.
Our interest income recognition policies for MBS is described below in the Interest Income Recognition section of this Note 2 to our consolidated financial statements.
Allowances for Credit Losses on Available-for-Sale Securities
For non-Agency RMBS and non-Agency CMBS that are classified as available-for-sale, we use a discounted cash flow method to estimate and recognize an allowance for credit losses. We calculate the allowance for credit losses as the difference between the investment's amortized cost basis and expected cash flows discounted at the effective interest rate used to recognize interest income on the investment. In developing an expectation of credit losses, we use internal models that analyze the loans underlying each investment and evaluate factors including, but not limited to, delinquency status, loan-to-value ratios, borrower credit scores, occupancy status and geographic concentration. We place reliance on these internal models in determining credit quality.
We record an allowance for credit losses as a contra-asset on the consolidated balance sheets and a provision for credit losses in the consolidated statements of operations. Credit losses are accreted into earnings over time at the effective interest rate used to recognize interest income. Subsequent favorable or adverse changes in the amount of expected credit losses are recognized immediately in earnings. If the allowance for credit losses has been reduced to zero, we reflect the remaining favorable changes as a prospective adjustment to the effective interest rate of the investment. The allowance for credit losses is limited to the amount by which the investment’s amortized cost exceeds fair value. When the allowance for credit losses is limited, the effective interest rate used to recognize interest income and accrete credit losses is prospectively adjusted. We do not record an allowance for credit losses when an investment’s fair value exceeds its amortized cost. Recoveries of amounts previously written off relating to improvements in cash flows are recognized in earnings when received. We record provisions for credit losses, reductions in provisions for credit losses, accretion of credit losses, and recoveries of amounts previously written off within (increase) decrease in provision for credit losses in our consolidated statements of operations.
When we determine that we intend to sell, or more likely than not will be required to sell, an available-for-sale security in an unrealized loss position before we recover its amortized cost, we write off any allowance for credit losses and write down the investment’s amortized cost to its fair value. We record the write off of the allowance for credit losses within (increase) decrease in provision for credit losses on our consolidated statements of operations and write down of the available-for-sale security within gain (loss) on investments, net in our consolidated statements of operations.
We present accrued interest receivable separately from our investment portfolio on our consolidated balance sheets. We do not estimate an allowance for credit losses on accrued interest receivable because we write off accrued interest receivable as a reduction to interest income if it is not received when due.
U.S. Treasury Securities
U.S. Treasury securities are classified as trading securities and reported at fair value on our consolidated balance sheets. Purchases of U.S. Treasury Securities are recorded on the trade date. Changes in the fair value of U.S. Treasury securities are recognized within gain (loss) on investments, net in our consolidated statements of operations.
Commercial Loan Held-For-Investment
We reported our commercial loan investment at fair value as described in the Fair Value Measurements section of this Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements. We recorded changes in fair value within gain (loss) on investments, net in our consolidated statements of operations.
Interest Income Recognition
Mortgage-Backed Securities
Interest income on MBS is accrued based on the outstanding principal or notional balance of the securities and their contractual terms. Premiums or discounts are amortized or accreted into interest income over the life of the investment using the effective interest method.
Interest income on our MBS where we may not recover substantially all of our initial investment is based on estimated future cash flows. We estimate future expected cash flows at the time of purchase and determine the effective interest rate based on these estimated cash flows and our purchase price. Over the life of the investments, we update these estimated future cash flows and compute a revised yield based on the current amortized cost of the investment, unless those changes are reflected in an allowance for credit losses. In situations where an allowance for credit losses is limited by the fair value of the investment, we compute the yield as the rate that equates expected future cash flows to the current fair value of the investment. In estimating these future cash flows, there are a number of assumptions that are subject to uncertainties and contingencies, including but not limited to the rate and timing of principal payments (prepayments, repurchases, defaults and liquidations), the pass through or coupon rate, and interest rate fluctuations. These uncertainties and contingencies are difficult to predict and are subject to future events that may impact our estimate and our interest income. Changes in our original or most recent cash flow projections may result in a prospective change in interest income recognized on these securities, or the amortized cost of these securities, including write-offs of amortized cost when certain amounts are deemed uncollectible. For non-Agency RMBS not of high credit quality, when actual cash flows vary from expected cash flows, the difference is recorded as an adjustment to the amortized cost of the security, unless those changes are reflected in an allowance for credit losses, and the security's yield is revised prospectively.
For Agency RMBS and Agency CMBS that cannot be prepaid in such a way that we would not recover substantially all of our initial investment, interest income recognition is based on contractual cash flows. We do not estimate prepayments in applying the effective interest method.
Commercial Loans
We recognized interest income from commercial loans when earned and deemed collectible, or until a loan became past due based on the terms of the loan agreement.
U.S. Treasury Securities
Coupon interest income on U.S. Treasury securities is accrued based on the outstanding principal balance of the securities and their contractual terms. Interest income on U.S. Treasury securities is recognized within mortgage-backed and other securities interest income on our consolidated statements of operations.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
We consider all highly liquid investments that have original or remaining maturity dates of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents. At December 31, 2024, we had cash and cash equivalents in excess of the FDIC deposit insurance limit of $250,000 per institution. We mitigate our risk of loss by actively monitoring our counterparties.
Restricted Cash
Restricted cash represents cash posted with counterparties as collateral for various derivative instruments. Cash posted with counterparties as collateral is not available for general corporate purposes.
Due from Counterparties / Collateral Held Payable
Due from counterparties represents cash posted with our counterparties as collateral for our derivatives and repurchase agreements. Collateral held payable represents cash posted with us by counterparties as collateral under our derivatives and repurchase agreements. If we receive collateral other than cash from our counterparties, such assets are not included in our consolidated balance sheets. If we either sell such assets or pledge the assets as collateral under a repurchase agreement, the cash received and the corresponding liability is reflected on the consolidated balance sheets.
Investment Related Receivable / Investment Related Payable
Investment related receivable consists of receivables for mortgage-backed securities that we have sold but have not settled with the buyer and accrued interest and principal paydowns on mortgage-backed securities. Investment related payable consists of liabilities for mortgage-backed securities that we have purchased but have not settled with the seller.
Investments in Unconsolidated Ventures
Our non-controlling investments in unconsolidated ventures were included in other assets in our consolidated balance sheets and accounted for under the equity method. Capital contributions, distributions, profits and losses of the entities were allocated in accordance with the terms of the entities’ operating agreements. Such allocations may differ from the stated percentage interests, if any, as a result of preferred returns and allocation formulas as described in the entities' operating agreements.
Repurchase Agreements
We have financed our purchases of mortgage-backed securities primarily through the use of repurchase agreements. Repurchase agreements are treated as collateralized financing transactions and are carried at their contractual amounts, including accrued interest, as specified in the respective agreements.
We record the mortgage-backed securities and the related repurchase agreement financing on a gross basis in our consolidated balance sheets, and the corresponding interest income and interest expense on a gross basis in our consolidated statements of operations.
Dividends Payable
Dividends payable represent dividends declared at the balance sheet date that are payable to common stockholders and preferred stockholders.
Earnings (Loss) per Share
We calculate basic earnings (loss) per share by dividing net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders for the period by the weighted-average number of shares of our common stock outstanding for that period. Diluted earnings per share takes into account the effect of dilutive instruments, such as unvested restricted stock awards, and uses the average share price for the period in determining the number of incremental shares that are to be added to the weighted-average number of shares outstanding.
Share-Based Compensation
Under the terms of our amended and restated 2009 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Incentive Plan”), our independent directors are eligible to receive stock awards as part of their compensation for serving as directors, In addition, we may compensate the officers and employees of our Manager and its affiliates under the Incentive Plan under the terms of our management agreement.
Share-based compensation arrangements may include share options, restricted and non-restricted share awards, performance-based awards and share appreciation rights. Compensation related to stock awards is recognized in the consolidated financial statements based on the fair value of the equity or liability instruments issued on the date of grant.
Underwriting Commissions and Offering Costs
Underwriting commissions and direct costs incurred in connection with our common and preferred stock offerings are recorded as a reduction of additional paid in capital and preferred stock, respectively.
Comprehensive Income
Our comprehensive income consists of net income, as presented in the consolidated statements of operations, adjusted for unrealized gains and losses on MBS purchased before September 1, 2016, reclassification of unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities to (increase) decrease in provision for credit losses; reclassification of amortization of net deferred gains and losses on de-designated interest rate swaps to repurchase agreements interest expense and currency translation adjustments on an investment in an unconsolidated venture. Unrealized gains and losses on our MBS purchased before September 1, 2016 are reclassified into net income upon their sale.
Accounting for Derivative Financial Instruments
We record all derivatives on our consolidated balance sheets at fair value. At the inception of a derivative contract, we determine whether the instrument will be part of a qualifying hedge accounting relationship or whether we will account for the contract as a trading instrument. We have elected not to apply hedge accounting to all new derivative contracts entered into after January 1, 2014. Changes in the fair value of our derivatives are recorded in gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net in our consolidated statements of operations. Net interest paid or received under our interest rate swaps is also recognized in gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net in our consolidated statements of operations. Cash receipts or payments that are attributed to contractual interest earned or incurred on interest rate swaps are classified as cash flows from operating activities in our consolidated statements of cash flows. All other cash flows from derivatives are generally recorded as investing cash flows in our consolidated statements of cash flows.
Before 2014, we applied hedge accounting to our interest rate swap agreements. Effective December 31, 2013, we voluntarily discontinued hedge accounting for our interest rate swap agreements by de-designating the interest rate swaps as cash flow hedges. Amounts recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (“AOCI”) before we discontinued cash flow hedge accounting for our interest rate swaps were reclassified to interest expense on repurchase agreements on the consolidated statements of operations as interest was accrued and paid on the related repurchase agreements over the remaining original life of the interest rate swap agreements.
We evaluate the terms and conditions of our holdings of futures contracts, currency forward contracts and TBAs to determine if an instrument has the characteristics of an investment or should be considered a derivative under U.S. GAAP. Accordingly, futures contracts, currency forward contracts and TBAs having the characteristics of derivatives are accounted for at fair value with such changes recognized in gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net in the consolidated statements of operations. The fair value of these futures contracts, currency forward contracts and TBAs is included in derivative assets or derivative liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets.
Income Taxes
We elected to be taxed as a REIT commencing with our taxable year ended December 31, 2009. Accordingly, we will generally not be subject to U.S. federal and applicable state and local corporate income tax to the extent that we make qualifying distributions to our stockholders, and provided we satisfy on a continuing basis, through actual investment and operating results, the REIT requirements including certain asset, income, distribution and stock ownership tests. If we fail to qualify as a REIT and do not qualify for certain statutory relief provisions, we will be subject to U.S. federal, state and local income taxes and may be precluded from qualifying as a REIT for the four taxable years following the year in which we lost our REIT qualification. Accordingly, our failure to qualify as a REIT could have a material adverse impact on our results of operations and amounts available for distribution to stockholders.
Our dividends paid deduction for qualifying dividends to our stockholders is computed using our REIT taxable income as opposed to net income reported on the consolidated financial statements. REIT taxable income will generally differ from net income because the determination of REIT taxable income is based on tax regulations and not financial accounting principles.
We have elected to treat one of our subsidiaries as a taxable REIT subsidiary (“TRS”). In general, a TRS may hold assets and engage in activities that we cannot hold or engage in directly and generally may engage in any real estate or non-real estate-related business. A TRS is subject to U.S. federal, state and local corporate income taxes. Our TRS did not generate material taxable income for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022.
We do not have any accruals for uncertain tax positions. We would recognize interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions, if any, as income tax expense, which would be included in general and administrative expenses.
Accounting Pronouncements Recently Adopted
In November 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued an accounting standards update intended to improve reportable segment disclosure requirements on an annual and interim basis. The amendments require, among other items, enhanced disclosures around significant segment expenses regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker
(“CODM”), as well as the CODM's title and position. Additionally, the amendments expand the scope of all segment reporting disclosure requirements to include those entities with only a single operating segment, such as us. Refer to Note 13 “Segment Information” for our segment disclosures.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In November 2024, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued an accounting standard requiring public business entities to disclose disaggregated information about certain income statement line items. Public business entities are required to disclose purchases of inventory, employee compensation, depreciation, intangible asset amortization and depletion for each income statement line item that contains those expenses. Specified expenses, gains or losses that are already disclosed under existing U.S. GAAP are required to be included in the disaggregated income statement expense line item disclosures, and any remaining amounts need to be described qualitatively. Separate disclosures of total selling expenses and an entity’s definition of those expenses are also required. The guidance does not change what an entity presents on the face of its income statement.
We are required to implement the new standard prospectively in our consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2027 and for interim periods thereafter. We may implement the new standard retrospectively, and early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of the new standard.
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Mortgage-Backed Securities
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]  
Mortgage-Backed Securities Mortgage-Backed Securities
The following tables summarize our MBS portfolio by asset type at December 31, 2024 and 2023.
As of December 31, 2024
$ in thousandsPrincipal/ Notional
Balance
Unamortized
Premium
(Discount)
Amortized
Cost
Allowance for Credit LossesUnrealized
Gain/
(Loss), net
Fair
Value
Period-
end
Weighted
Average
Yield 
(1)
Agency RMBS:
30 year fixed-rate pass-through4,626,174 (87,357)4,538,817 — 2,708 4,541,525 5.50 %
Agency-CMO (2)
529,137 (461,674)67,463 — 3,313 70,776 9.20 %
Agency CMBS845,736 (5,830)839,906 — (23,759)816,147 4.59 %
Non-Agency CMBS11,000 — 11,000 (654)(510)9,836 8.91 %
Non-Agency RMBS (3)(4)(5)
248,957 (242,334)6,623 — 601 7,224 11.13 %
Total6,261,004 (797,195)5,463,809 (654)(17,647)5,445,508 5.42 %
(1)Period-end weighted average yield is based on amortized cost as of December 31, 2024 and incorporates future prepayment and loss assumptions when appropriate. Total represents period-end weighted average yield of all mortgage-backed securities.
(2)All Agency collateralized mortgage obligations (“Agency-CMO”) are interest-only securities (“Agency IO”).
(3)Non-Agency RMBS is 66.4% fixed rate, 33.0% variable rate and 0.6% floating rate based on fair value. Coupon payments on variable rate investments are based upon changes in the underlying hybrid adjustable-rate mortgage (“ARM”) loan coupons, while coupon payments on floating rate investments are based upon a spread to a reference index.
(4)Of the total discount in non-Agency RMBS, $2.1 million is non-accretable calculated using the principal/notional balance and based on estimated future cash flows of the securities.
(5)Non-Agency RMBS includes interest-only securities (“non-Agency IO”) which represent 96.7% of principal/notional balance, 34.2% of amortized cost and 31.0% of fair value.
As of December 31, 2023     
$ in thousandsPrincipal/ Notional
Balance
Unamortized
Premium
(Discount)
Amortized
Cost
Allowance for Credit LossesUnrealized
Gain/
(Loss), net
Fair Value
Period-
end
Weighted
Average
Yield (1)
Agency RMBS:
30 year fixed-rate pass-through5,005,512 (159,924)4,845,588 — 106,886 4,952,474 5.33 %
Agency-CMO (2)
573,240 (498,355)74,885 — (127)74,758 9.74 %
Non-Agency CMBS 11,000 (372)10,628 (320)(373)9,935 9.58 %
Non-Agency RMBS (3)(4)(5)
275,061 (267,744)7,317 — 822 8,139 9.10 %
Total5,864,813 (926,395)4,938,418 (320)107,208 5,045,306 5.42 %
(1)Period-end weighted average yield is based on amortized cost as of December 31, 2023 and incorporates future prepayment and loss assumptions when appropriate. Total represents period-end weighted average yield of all mortgage-backed securities.
(2)All Agency Agency-CMO are Agency IO.
(3)Non-Agency RMBS is 66.8% fixed rate, 32.5% variable rate and 0.7% floating rate based on fair value. Coupon payments on variable rate investments are based upon changes in the underlying hybrid ARM loan coupons, while coupon payments on floating rate investments are based upon a spread to a reference index.
(4)Of the total discount in non-Agency RMBS, $2.1 million is non-accretable calculated using the principal/notional balance and based on estimated future cash flows of the securities.
(5)Non-Agency RMBS includes non-Agency IO which represent 96.9% of principal/notional balance, 37.6% of amortized cost and 31.7% of fair value.
The following table presents the fair value of our available-for-sale securities and securities accounted for under the fair value option by asset type as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023. We have elected the fair value option for all of our RMBS interest-only securities and our MBS purchased on or after September 1, 2016. As of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, approximately 99.7% of our MBS were accounted for under the fair value option.
As of
December 31, 2024December 31, 2023
$ in thousandsAvailable-for-sale SecuritiesSecurities under Fair Value OptionTotal
Fair Value
Available-for-sale SecuritiesSecurities under Fair Value OptionTotal
Fair Value
Agency RMBS:
30 year fixed-rate pass-through— 4,541,525 4,541,525 — 4,952,474 4,952,474 
Agency-CMO— 70,776 70,776 — 74,758 74,758 
Agency CMBS— 816,147 816,147 — — — 
Non-Agency CMBS9,836 — 9,836 9,935 — 9,935 
Non-Agency RMBS5,114 2,110 7,224 5,743 2,396 8,139 
Total14,950 5,430,558 5,445,508 15,678 5,029,628 5,045,306 
The components of the carrying value of our MBS portfolio at December 31, 2024 and 2023 are presented below. Accrued interest receivable on our MBS portfolio, which is recorded within investment related receivable on our consolidated balance sheets, was $24.9 million at December 31, 2024 (December 31, 2023: $22.3 million).
As of
December 31, 2024December 31, 2023
$ in thousandsMBSInterest-Only SecuritiesTotalMBSInterest-Only SecuritiesTotal
Principal/notional balance5,491,175 769,829 6,261,004 5,025,062 839,751 5,864,813 
Unamortized premium19,651 — 19,651 5,061 — 5,061 
Unamortized discount(116,744)(700,102)(816,846)(169,342)(762,114)(931,456)
Allowance for credit losses(654)— (654)(320)— (320)
Gross unrealized gains (1)
22,443 5,817 28,260 107,899 3,523 111,422 
Gross unrealized losses (1)
(43,376)(2,531)(45,907)(393)(3,821)(4,214)
Fair value5,372,495 73,013 5,445,508 4,967,967 77,339 5,045,306 
(1)Gross unrealized gains and losses includes gains (losses) recognized in net income for securities accounted for under the fair value option as well as gains (losses) for available-for-sale securities which are recognized as adjustments to other comprehensive income. Realization occurs upon sale or settlement of such securities. Further detail on the components of our total gains (losses) on investments, net for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 is provided below within this Note 3.
The following table summarizes our MBS portfolio according to estimated weighted average life classifications as of December 31, 2024 and 2023.
As of
$ in thousandsDecember 31, 2024December 31, 2023
Greater than one year and less than five years10,045 189,845 
Greater than or equal to five years5,435,463 4,855,461 
Total5,445,508 5,045,306 
The following tables present the estimated fair value and gross unrealized losses of our MBS by length of time that such securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position at December 31, 2024 and 2023.
As of December 31, 2024Less than 12 Months12 Months or MoreTotal
$ in thousandsFair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Number of SecuritiesFair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Number of SecuritiesFair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Number of Securities
Agency RMBS:
30 year fixed-rate pass-through (1)
2,251,552 (18,897)29 — — — 2,251,552 (18,897)29 
Agency-CMO (1)
— — — 18,909 (2,300)18,909 (2,300)
Agency CMBS (1)
792,031 (23,949)49 — — — 792,031 (23,949)49 
Non-Agency CMBS (2)
9,836 (510)— — — 9,836 (510)
Non-Agency RMBS (3)
— — — 1,322 (251)1,322 (251)
Total3,053,419 (43,356)79 20,231 (2,551)14 3,073,650 (45,907)93 
(1)Fair value option has been elected for all Agency securities in an unrealized loss position.
(2)Unrealized losses on non-Agency CMBS are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income. These losses are not reflected in an allowance for credit losses based on a comparison of discounted expected cash flows to current amortized cost basis.
(3)Includes non-Agency IO with a fair value of $1.1 million for which the fair value option has been elected. Such securities have unrealized losses of $231,000.
As of December 31, 2023Less than 12 Months12 Months or MoreTotal
$ in thousandsFair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Number of SecuritiesFair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Number of SecuritiesFair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Number of Securities
Agency RMBS:
Agency-CMO (1)
17,486 (849)21,664 (2,574)39,150 (3,423)
Non-Agency CMBS (2)
9,935 (373)— — — 9,935 (373)
Non-Agency RMBS (3)
— — — 1,462 (418)1,462 (418)
Total27,421 (1,222)23,126 (2,992)15 50,547 (4,214)19 
(1)Fair value option has been elected for all Agency securities in an unrealized loss position.
(2)Unrealized losses on non-Agency CMBS are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income. These losses are not reflected in an allowance for credit losses based on a comparison of discounted expected cash flows to current amortized cost basis.
(3)Includes non-Agency IO with a fair value of $1.2 million for which the fair value option has been elected. Such securities have unrealized losses of $399,000.
The following table presents a roll-forward of our allowance for credit losses.
$ in thousandsYears Ended December 31,
20242023
Beginning allowance for credit losses(320)— 
Additions to the allowance for credit losses on securities for which credit losses were not previously recorded— (320)
Additional increases to the allowance for credit losses on securities that had an allowance recorded in a previous period(458)— 
Write-offs charged against the allowance124 — 
Ending allowance for credit losses(654)(320)
The following table summarizes the components of our total gain (loss) on investments, net for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022.
 Years Ended December 31,
$ in thousands202420232022
Gross realized gains on sale of MBS7,032 5,363 5,348 
Gross realized losses on sale of MBS(16,156)(163,391)(1,169,258)
Net unrealized gains (losses) on MBS accounted for under the fair value option(124,329)50,364 118,365 
Net unrealized gains (losses) on commercial loan— — 404 
Net unrealized gains (losses) on U.S. Treasury securities(372)372 — 
Net realized gains (losses) on U.S. Treasury securities(86)12 (34,198)
Total gain (loss) on investments, net (133,911)(107,280)(1,079,339)
The following tables present components of interest income recognized on our mortgage-backed and other securities portfolio for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022.
For the Year ended December 31, 2024
$ in thousandsCoupon
Interest
Net (Premium
Amortization)/ Discount Accretion
Interest
Income
Agency RMBS258,864 4,948 263,812 
Agency CMBS19,259 433 19,692 
Non-Agency CMBS498 496 994 
Non-Agency RMBS1,080 (410)670 
U.S. Treasury securities22 (1)21 
Other (inclusive of interest earned on cash balances)1,357 — 1,357 
Total281,080 5,466 286,546 
 
For the Year ended December 31, 2023
$ in thousandsCoupon
Interest
Net (Premium Amortization)/Discount AccretionInterest
Income
Agency RMBS266,193 5,160 271,353 
Non-Agency CMBS1,597 1,101 2,698 
Non-Agency RMBS1,132 (479)653 
U.S. Treasury securities31 291 322 
Other (inclusive of interest earned on cash balances)2,903 — 2,903 
Total271,856 6,073 277,929 
 
For the Year ended December 31, 2022
$ in thousandsCoupon
Interest
Net (Premium Amortization)/Discount AccretionInterest
Income
Agency RMBS191,898 (6,755)185,143 
Non-Agency CMBS2,366 1,624 3,990 
Non-Agency RMBS1,223 (552)671 
U.S. Treasury securities1,773 (41)1,732 
Other (inclusive of interest earned on cash balances)1,030 — 1,030 
Total198,290 (5,724)192,566 
U.S. Treasury Securities
We did not hold any U.S. Treasury securities as of December 31, 2024. The following table presents the components of the carrying value of our U.S. Treasury security as of December 31, 2023. We classified the security as a trading security and sold the security in 2024.
As of
$ in thousandsDecember 31, 2023
Principal balance10,000 
Unamortized premium842 
Amortized cost10,842 
Unrealized gain (loss)372 
Fair value 11,214 
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U.S. Treasury Securities
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]  
U.S. Treasury Securities Mortgage-Backed Securities
The following tables summarize our MBS portfolio by asset type at December 31, 2024 and 2023.
As of December 31, 2024
$ in thousandsPrincipal/ Notional
Balance
Unamortized
Premium
(Discount)
Amortized
Cost
Allowance for Credit LossesUnrealized
Gain/
(Loss), net
Fair
Value
Period-
end
Weighted
Average
Yield 
(1)
Agency RMBS:
30 year fixed-rate pass-through4,626,174 (87,357)4,538,817 — 2,708 4,541,525 5.50 %
Agency-CMO (2)
529,137 (461,674)67,463 — 3,313 70,776 9.20 %
Agency CMBS845,736 (5,830)839,906 — (23,759)816,147 4.59 %
Non-Agency CMBS11,000 — 11,000 (654)(510)9,836 8.91 %
Non-Agency RMBS (3)(4)(5)
248,957 (242,334)6,623 — 601 7,224 11.13 %
Total6,261,004 (797,195)5,463,809 (654)(17,647)5,445,508 5.42 %
(1)Period-end weighted average yield is based on amortized cost as of December 31, 2024 and incorporates future prepayment and loss assumptions when appropriate. Total represents period-end weighted average yield of all mortgage-backed securities.
(2)All Agency collateralized mortgage obligations (“Agency-CMO”) are interest-only securities (“Agency IO”).
(3)Non-Agency RMBS is 66.4% fixed rate, 33.0% variable rate and 0.6% floating rate based on fair value. Coupon payments on variable rate investments are based upon changes in the underlying hybrid adjustable-rate mortgage (“ARM”) loan coupons, while coupon payments on floating rate investments are based upon a spread to a reference index.
(4)Of the total discount in non-Agency RMBS, $2.1 million is non-accretable calculated using the principal/notional balance and based on estimated future cash flows of the securities.
(5)Non-Agency RMBS includes interest-only securities (“non-Agency IO”) which represent 96.7% of principal/notional balance, 34.2% of amortized cost and 31.0% of fair value.
As of December 31, 2023     
$ in thousandsPrincipal/ Notional
Balance
Unamortized
Premium
(Discount)
Amortized
Cost
Allowance for Credit LossesUnrealized
Gain/
(Loss), net
Fair Value
Period-
end
Weighted
Average
Yield (1)
Agency RMBS:
30 year fixed-rate pass-through5,005,512 (159,924)4,845,588 — 106,886 4,952,474 5.33 %
Agency-CMO (2)
573,240 (498,355)74,885 — (127)74,758 9.74 %
Non-Agency CMBS 11,000 (372)10,628 (320)(373)9,935 9.58 %
Non-Agency RMBS (3)(4)(5)
275,061 (267,744)7,317 — 822 8,139 9.10 %
Total5,864,813 (926,395)4,938,418 (320)107,208 5,045,306 5.42 %
(1)Period-end weighted average yield is based on amortized cost as of December 31, 2023 and incorporates future prepayment and loss assumptions when appropriate. Total represents period-end weighted average yield of all mortgage-backed securities.
(2)All Agency Agency-CMO are Agency IO.
(3)Non-Agency RMBS is 66.8% fixed rate, 32.5% variable rate and 0.7% floating rate based on fair value. Coupon payments on variable rate investments are based upon changes in the underlying hybrid ARM loan coupons, while coupon payments on floating rate investments are based upon a spread to a reference index.
(4)Of the total discount in non-Agency RMBS, $2.1 million is non-accretable calculated using the principal/notional balance and based on estimated future cash flows of the securities.
(5)Non-Agency RMBS includes non-Agency IO which represent 96.9% of principal/notional balance, 37.6% of amortized cost and 31.7% of fair value.
The following table presents the fair value of our available-for-sale securities and securities accounted for under the fair value option by asset type as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023. We have elected the fair value option for all of our RMBS interest-only securities and our MBS purchased on or after September 1, 2016. As of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, approximately 99.7% of our MBS were accounted for under the fair value option.
As of
December 31, 2024December 31, 2023
$ in thousandsAvailable-for-sale SecuritiesSecurities under Fair Value OptionTotal
Fair Value
Available-for-sale SecuritiesSecurities under Fair Value OptionTotal
Fair Value
Agency RMBS:
30 year fixed-rate pass-through— 4,541,525 4,541,525 — 4,952,474 4,952,474 
Agency-CMO— 70,776 70,776 — 74,758 74,758 
Agency CMBS— 816,147 816,147 — — — 
Non-Agency CMBS9,836 — 9,836 9,935 — 9,935 
Non-Agency RMBS5,114 2,110 7,224 5,743 2,396 8,139 
Total14,950 5,430,558 5,445,508 15,678 5,029,628 5,045,306 
The components of the carrying value of our MBS portfolio at December 31, 2024 and 2023 are presented below. Accrued interest receivable on our MBS portfolio, which is recorded within investment related receivable on our consolidated balance sheets, was $24.9 million at December 31, 2024 (December 31, 2023: $22.3 million).
As of
December 31, 2024December 31, 2023
$ in thousandsMBSInterest-Only SecuritiesTotalMBSInterest-Only SecuritiesTotal
Principal/notional balance5,491,175 769,829 6,261,004 5,025,062 839,751 5,864,813 
Unamortized premium19,651 — 19,651 5,061 — 5,061 
Unamortized discount(116,744)(700,102)(816,846)(169,342)(762,114)(931,456)
Allowance for credit losses(654)— (654)(320)— (320)
Gross unrealized gains (1)
22,443 5,817 28,260 107,899 3,523 111,422 
Gross unrealized losses (1)
(43,376)(2,531)(45,907)(393)(3,821)(4,214)
Fair value5,372,495 73,013 5,445,508 4,967,967 77,339 5,045,306 
(1)Gross unrealized gains and losses includes gains (losses) recognized in net income for securities accounted for under the fair value option as well as gains (losses) for available-for-sale securities which are recognized as adjustments to other comprehensive income. Realization occurs upon sale or settlement of such securities. Further detail on the components of our total gains (losses) on investments, net for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 is provided below within this Note 3.
The following table summarizes our MBS portfolio according to estimated weighted average life classifications as of December 31, 2024 and 2023.
As of
$ in thousandsDecember 31, 2024December 31, 2023
Greater than one year and less than five years10,045 189,845 
Greater than or equal to five years5,435,463 4,855,461 
Total5,445,508 5,045,306 
The following tables present the estimated fair value and gross unrealized losses of our MBS by length of time that such securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position at December 31, 2024 and 2023.
As of December 31, 2024Less than 12 Months12 Months or MoreTotal
$ in thousandsFair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Number of SecuritiesFair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Number of SecuritiesFair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Number of Securities
Agency RMBS:
30 year fixed-rate pass-through (1)
2,251,552 (18,897)29 — — — 2,251,552 (18,897)29 
Agency-CMO (1)
— — — 18,909 (2,300)18,909 (2,300)
Agency CMBS (1)
792,031 (23,949)49 — — — 792,031 (23,949)49 
Non-Agency CMBS (2)
9,836 (510)— — — 9,836 (510)
Non-Agency RMBS (3)
— — — 1,322 (251)1,322 (251)
Total3,053,419 (43,356)79 20,231 (2,551)14 3,073,650 (45,907)93 
(1)Fair value option has been elected for all Agency securities in an unrealized loss position.
(2)Unrealized losses on non-Agency CMBS are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income. These losses are not reflected in an allowance for credit losses based on a comparison of discounted expected cash flows to current amortized cost basis.
(3)Includes non-Agency IO with a fair value of $1.1 million for which the fair value option has been elected. Such securities have unrealized losses of $231,000.
As of December 31, 2023Less than 12 Months12 Months or MoreTotal
$ in thousandsFair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Number of SecuritiesFair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Number of SecuritiesFair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Number of Securities
Agency RMBS:
Agency-CMO (1)
17,486 (849)21,664 (2,574)39,150 (3,423)
Non-Agency CMBS (2)
9,935 (373)— — — 9,935 (373)
Non-Agency RMBS (3)
— — — 1,462 (418)1,462 (418)
Total27,421 (1,222)23,126 (2,992)15 50,547 (4,214)19 
(1)Fair value option has been elected for all Agency securities in an unrealized loss position.
(2)Unrealized losses on non-Agency CMBS are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income. These losses are not reflected in an allowance for credit losses based on a comparison of discounted expected cash flows to current amortized cost basis.
(3)Includes non-Agency IO with a fair value of $1.2 million for which the fair value option has been elected. Such securities have unrealized losses of $399,000.
The following table presents a roll-forward of our allowance for credit losses.
$ in thousandsYears Ended December 31,
20242023
Beginning allowance for credit losses(320)— 
Additions to the allowance for credit losses on securities for which credit losses were not previously recorded— (320)
Additional increases to the allowance for credit losses on securities that had an allowance recorded in a previous period(458)— 
Write-offs charged against the allowance124 — 
Ending allowance for credit losses(654)(320)
The following table summarizes the components of our total gain (loss) on investments, net for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022.
 Years Ended December 31,
$ in thousands202420232022
Gross realized gains on sale of MBS7,032 5,363 5,348 
Gross realized losses on sale of MBS(16,156)(163,391)(1,169,258)
Net unrealized gains (losses) on MBS accounted for under the fair value option(124,329)50,364 118,365 
Net unrealized gains (losses) on commercial loan— — 404 
Net unrealized gains (losses) on U.S. Treasury securities(372)372 — 
Net realized gains (losses) on U.S. Treasury securities(86)12 (34,198)
Total gain (loss) on investments, net (133,911)(107,280)(1,079,339)
The following tables present components of interest income recognized on our mortgage-backed and other securities portfolio for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022.
For the Year ended December 31, 2024
$ in thousandsCoupon
Interest
Net (Premium
Amortization)/ Discount Accretion
Interest
Income
Agency RMBS258,864 4,948 263,812 
Agency CMBS19,259 433 19,692 
Non-Agency CMBS498 496 994 
Non-Agency RMBS1,080 (410)670 
U.S. Treasury securities22 (1)21 
Other (inclusive of interest earned on cash balances)1,357 — 1,357 
Total281,080 5,466 286,546 
 
For the Year ended December 31, 2023
$ in thousandsCoupon
Interest
Net (Premium Amortization)/Discount AccretionInterest
Income
Agency RMBS266,193 5,160 271,353 
Non-Agency CMBS1,597 1,101 2,698 
Non-Agency RMBS1,132 (479)653 
U.S. Treasury securities31 291 322 
Other (inclusive of interest earned on cash balances)2,903 — 2,903 
Total271,856 6,073 277,929 
 
For the Year ended December 31, 2022
$ in thousandsCoupon
Interest
Net (Premium Amortization)/Discount AccretionInterest
Income
Agency RMBS191,898 (6,755)185,143 
Non-Agency CMBS2,366 1,624 3,990 
Non-Agency RMBS1,223 (552)671 
U.S. Treasury securities1,773 (41)1,732 
Other (inclusive of interest earned on cash balances)1,030 — 1,030 
Total198,290 (5,724)192,566 
U.S. Treasury Securities
We did not hold any U.S. Treasury securities as of December 31, 2024. The following table presents the components of the carrying value of our U.S. Treasury security as of December 31, 2023. We classified the security as a trading security and sold the security in 2024.
As of
$ in thousandsDecember 31, 2023
Principal balance10,000 
Unamortized premium842 
Amortized cost10,842 
Unrealized gain (loss)372 
Fair value 11,214 
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Borrowings
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Borrowings Borrowings
We finance the majority of our investment portfolio through repurchase agreements. Our repurchase agreements bear interest at a contractually agreed upon rate and generally have maturities ranging from one to six months. We account for our repurchase agreements as secured borrowings since we maintain effective control of the financed assets. Our repurchase agreements are subject to certain financial covenants. We were in compliance with all of these covenants as of December 31, 2024.
The following tables summarize certain characteristics of our repurchase agreements at December 31, 2024 and 2023. Refer to Note 6 - “Collateral Positions” for collateral pledged and held under our repurchase agreements.
As of
December 31, 2024December 31, 2023
$ in thousandsAmount
Outstanding
Weighted
Average
Interest
Rate
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Maturity
(days)
Amount
Outstanding
Weighted
Average
Interest
Rate
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Maturity
(days)
Repurchase Agreements - Agency RMBS4,112,219 4.80 %294,458,695 5.53 %20
Repurchase Agreements - Agency CMBS781,739 4.77 %32— N/AN/A
Total Borrowings4,893,958 4.80 %294,458,695 5.53 %20
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Collateral Positions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]  
Collateral Positions Collateral Positions
The following table summarizes the fair value of collateral that we pledged and held under our repurchase agreements, interest rate swaps, futures contracts, and TBAs as of December 31, 2024 and 2023. Refer to Note 2 - “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Fair Value Measurements” for a description of how we determine fair value. Agency RMBS and Agency CMBS collateral pledged is included in mortgage-backed securities on our consolidated balance sheets. Cash collateral pledged on centrally cleared interest rate swaps and futures contracts is classified as restricted cash on our consolidated balance sheets. Cash collateral pledged on TBAs accounted for as derivatives is classified as due from counterparties on our consolidated balance sheets.
Cash collateral held that is not restricted for use is included in cash and cash equivalents on our consolidated balance sheets and the liability to return the collateral is included in collateral held payable. Non-cash collateral held is only recognized if the counterparty defaults or if we sell the pledged collateral. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, we did not recognize any non-cash collateral held on our consolidated balance sheets.
$ in thousandsAs of
Collateral PledgedDecember 31, 2024December 31, 2023
Repurchase Agreements:
Agency RMBS4,323,626 4,712,185 
Agency CMBS805,860 — 
Total repurchase agreements collateral pledged5,129,486 4,712,185 
Derivative Instruments:
Cash 580 — 
Restricted cash137,478 121,670 
Total derivative instruments collateral pledged138,058 121,670 
Total Collateral Pledged:
Mortgage-backed securities5,129,486 4,712,185 
Cash580 — 
Restricted cash137,478 121,670 
Total collateral pledged5,267,544 4,833,855 
As of
Collateral HeldDecember 31, 2024December 31, 2023
Repurchase Agreements:
Cash— 2,475 
Non-cash collateral— 39,130 
Total repurchase agreements collateral held— 41,605 
Repurchase Agreements
Collateral pledged with our repurchase agreement counterparties is segregated in our books and records. The repurchase agreement counterparties have the right to resell and repledge the collateral posted but have the obligation to return the pledged collateral, or substantially the same collateral if agreed to by us, upon maturity of the repurchase agreement. Under the repurchase agreements, the respective lender retains the contractual right to mark the underlying collateral to fair value. We would be required to provide additional collateral to fund margin calls if the value of pledged assets declined. We intend to maintain a level of liquidity that will enable us to meet any reasonably anticipated margin calls.
The ratio of our total repurchase agreements collateral pledged to our total repurchase agreements outstanding was 105% as of December 31, 2024 (December 31, 2023: 106%) based on the fair value of the securities as reported in our consolidated balance sheets.
Interest Rate Swaps
As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, all of our interest rate swaps were centrally cleared by a registered clearing organization such as the Chicago Mercantile Exchange through a Futures Commission Merchant (“FCM”). We are required to
pledge initial margin and daily variation margin for our centrally cleared interest rate swaps that is based on the fair value of our contracts as determined by our FCM. Collateral pledged with our FCM is segregated in our books and records and can be in the form of cash or securities. Daily variation margin for centrally cleared interest rate swaps is characterized as settlement of the derivative itself rather than collateral and is recorded as gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net in our consolidated statements of operations. Certain of our FCM agreements include cross default provisions.
Futures Contracts
We are required to pledge initial margin and daily variation margin for our futures contracts that is based on the fair value of our contracts as determined by our FCM. The daily variation margin payment for our futures contracts is characterized as settlement of the futures contract itself rather than collateral and is recorded as gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net in our consolidated statement of operations.
TBAs
Our TBAs provide for bilateral collateral pledging based on market value as determined by our counterparties. Collateral pledged with our TBA counterparties is segregated in our books and records and can be in the form of cash or securities. Our counterparties have the right to repledge the collateral posted and have the obligation to return the pledged collateral, or substantially the same collateral, if agreed to by us, as the market value of the contracts changes.
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Derivatives and Hedging Activities
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]  
Derivatives and Hedging Activities Derivatives and Hedging Activities
Risk Management Objective of Using Derivatives
We are exposed to certain risks arising from both our business operations and economic conditions. We principally manage our exposures to a wide variety of business and operational risks through management of our core business activities. We manage economic risks, including interest rate, liquidity, credit and foreign exchange rate risk primarily by managing the amount, sources, and duration of our investments, borrowings, and the use of derivative financial instruments. Specifically, we use derivative financial instruments to manage exposures that arise from business activities that result in the receipt or payment of future known and uncertain cash amounts, the value of which are determined by interest rates or foreign exchange rates. Our derivative financial instruments are used to manage differences in the amount, timing, and duration of our known or expected cash receipts and our known or expected cash payments principally related to our investments and borrowings.
The following table summarizes changes in the notional amount of our derivative instruments during 2024.
$ in thousandsNotional Amount as of December 31, 2023AdditionsSettlement,
Termination,
Expiration
or Exercise
Notional Amount as of December 31, 2024
Interest Rate Swaps4,065,000 2,640,000 (3,440,000)3,265,000 
Futures Contracts— 2,842,000 (1,440,000)1,402,000 
TBA Purchase Contracts — 1,500,000 (1,400,000)100,000 
TBA Sale Contracts— (1,500,000)1,400,000 (100,000)
Total4,065,000 5,482,000 (4,880,000)4,667,000 
Refer to Note 6 - “Collateral Positions” for further information regarding our collateral pledged to and received from our derivative counterparties.
Interest Rate Swaps
At each settlement date, we typically refinance each repurchase agreement at the market interest rate at that time. Our objectives in using interest rate derivatives are to add stability to interest expense and to manage our exposures to interest rate movements. To accomplish these objectives, we primarily use interest rate swaps as part of our interest rate risk management strategy. Under the terms of our interest rate swap contracts, we make fixed-rate payments to a counterparty in exchange for the receipt of floating-rate amounts over the life of the agreements without exchange of the underlying notional amount. To a lesser extent, we have also used interest rate swap contracts whereby we make floating-rate payments to a counterparty in exchange for the receipt of fixed-rate amounts as part of our overall risk management strategy.
In 2013, we discontinued cash flow hedge accounting for our interest rate swaps. Amounts recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income before we discontinued cash flow hedge accounting for our interest rate swaps were reclassified to interest expense on the consolidated statements of operations as interest was accrued and paid on the related repurchase agreements over the remaining life of the interest rate swap agreements. We reclassified $10.4 million as a decrease to interest expense during the year ended December 31, 2023 (2022: $19.7 million as a decrease). As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, there were no gains or losses on discontinued cash flow hedges remaining in accumulated other comprehensive income.
As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, we had interest rate swaps whereby we pay interest at a fixed rate and receive floating interest based on the secured overnight financing rate (“SOFR”) with the following maturities outstanding.
$ in thousandsAs of December 31, 2024
MaturitiesNotional
Amount
Weighted Average Fixed Pay RateWeighted Average Floating Receive RateWeighted Average Years to Maturity
Less than 3 years1,730,000 1.06 %4.49 %2.2
3 to 5 years375,000 0.39 %4.49 %4.3
5 to 7 years750,000 0.57 %4.49 %5.8
Greater than 10 years410,000 1.83 %4.49 %18.9
Total3,265,000 0.97 %4.49 %5.3
$ in thousandsAs of December 31, 2023
MaturitiesNotional
Amount
Weighted Average Fixed Pay RateWeighted Average Floating Receive RateWeighted Average Years to Maturity
Less than 3 years950,000 2.55 %5.38 %1.6
3 to 5 years1,375,000 0.29 %5.38 %3.8
5 to 7 years1,150,000 0.55 %5.38 %6.6
Greater than 10 years590,000 1.75 %5.38 %21.4
Total4,065,000 1.10 %5.38 %6.6
Futures Contracts
We also use futures contracts to help mitigate the potential impact of changes in interest rates on our performance. The table below presents certain details of our futures contracts as of December 31, 2024. We did not hold any futures contracts as of December 31, 2023.
As of December 31, 2024
$ in thousandsNotional Amount - Short
10 year U.S. Treasury futures136,000 
Ultra 10 year U.S. Treasury futures1,057,000 
30 year U.S. Treasury futures209,000 
Total1,402,000 
Currency Forward Contracts
We have historically used currency forward contracts to help mitigate the potential impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on our investments denominated in foreign currencies. We recognize realized and unrealized gains and losses associated with the purchases or sales of currency forward contracts in gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net in our consolidated statements of operations. We did not have any currency forward contracts outstanding as of December 31, 2024 or December 31, 2023.
TBAs
We primarily use TBAs that we do not intend to physically settle on the contractual settlement date as an alternative means of investing in and financing Agency RMBS. The following table summarizes certain characteristics of our TBAs accounted for as derivatives as of December 31, 2024. We did not have any TBAs outstanding as of December 31, 2023.
$ in thousandsAs of December 31, 2024
Notional AmountImplied Cost BasisImplied Market Value
Net Carrying Value - Asset (Liability) (1)
TBA purchase contracts100,000 99,800 99,173 (627)
TBA sales contracts(100,000)(99,194)(99,173)21 
Net TBA derivatives— 606 — (606)
(1)Derivative assets and derivative liabilities related to TBAs are presented gross on the consolidated balance sheets.
Tabular Disclosure of the Effect of Derivative Instruments on the Balance Sheet
The table below presents the fair value of our derivative financial instruments, as well as their classification on our consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2024 and 2023.
$ in thousands     
Derivative AssetsDerivative Liabilities
As of December 31, 2024As of December 31, 2023As of December 31, 2024As of December 31, 2023
Balance
Sheet
Fair ValueFair ValueBalance
Sheet
Fair ValueFair Value
Interest Rate Swaps Asset1,549 939 Interest Rate Swaps Liability — — 
Futures Contract3,463 — Futures Contract— — 
TBAs21 — TBAs627 — 
Total Derivative Assets5,033 939 Total Derivative Liabilities627 — 
Tabular Disclosure of the Effect of Derivative Instruments on the Income Statement
The following tables summarize the effect of interest rate swaps, futures contracts, TBAs and currency forward contracts reported in gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net on the consolidated statements of operations for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022.
$ in thousandsYear ended December 31, 2024
Derivative
not designated as
hedging instrument
Realized gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net Contractual net
interest income (expense)
Unrealized
gain (loss), net
Gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net
Interest Rate Swaps(47,581)161,762 610 114,791 
Futures Contracts58,000 — 3,463 61,463 
TBAs986 — (606)380 
Total11,405 161,762 3,467 176,634 

$ in thousandsYear ended December 31, 2023
Derivative
not designated as
hedging instrument
Realized gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net Contractual net
interest income (expense)
Unrealized
gain (loss), net
Gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net
Interest Rate Swaps(177,628)239,008 918 62,298 
Currency Forward Contracts(18)— — (18)
TBAs(1,880)— 1,438 (442)
Total(179,526)239,008 2,356 61,838 

$ in thousandsYear ended December 31, 2022
Derivative
not designated as
hedging instrument
Realized gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net Contractual net
interest income (expense)
Unrealized
gain (loss), net
Gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net
Interest Rate Swaps593,035 86,872 11,426 691,333 
Currency Forward Contracts919 — (271)648 
TBAs(134,488)— 1,514 (132,974)
Total459,466 86,872 12,669 559,007 
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Offsetting Assets and Liabilities
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Offsetting [Abstract]  
Offsetting Assets and Liabilities Offsetting Assets and Liabilities
Certain of our repurchase agreements and derivative transactions are governed by underlying agreements that generally provide for a right of offset under master netting arrangements (or similar agreements) in the event of default or in the event of bankruptcy of either party to the transactions. Assets and liabilities subject to such arrangements are presented on a gross basis in the consolidated balance sheets.
The following tables present information about the assets and liabilities that are subject to master netting arrangements (or similar agreements) and can potentially be offset on our consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023. The daily variation margin payments for centrally cleared interest rate swaps and futures contracts are characterized as settlement of the derivative itself rather than collateral. Our derivative assets of $1.5 million related to centrally cleared interest rate swaps and $3.5 million related to future contracts as of December 31, 2024 (December 31, 2023: asset of $939,000 related to centrally cleared interest rate swaps) are not included in the table below as a result of this characterization of daily variation margin.
As of December 31, 2024
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the
Consolidated Balance Sheets
$ in thousandsGross
Amounts of
Recognized
Assets (Liabilities)
Gross
Amounts
Offset in the
Consolidated
Balance
Sheets
Net Amounts
of Assets (Liabilities)
presented
in the
Consolidated
Balance Sheets
Financial
Instruments

Cash Collateral
(Received) Pledged
Net Amount
Assets
Derivatives (1) (2)
21 — 21 — — 21 
Total Assets21 — 21 — — 21 
Liabilities
Derivatives (1) (2)
(627)— (627)— 580 (47)
Repurchase Agreements (3)
(4,893,958)— (4,893,958)4,893,958 — — 
Total Liabilities(4,894,585)— (4,894,585)4,893,958 580 (47)
As of December 31, 2023
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the
Consolidated Balance Sheets
$ in thousandsGross
Amounts of
Recognized
Assets (Liabilities)
Gross
Amounts
Offset in the
Consolidated
Balance
Sheets
Net Amounts
of Assets (Liabilities)
presented
in the
Consolidated
Balance Sheets
Financial
Instruments
Cash Collateral
(Received) Pledged
Net Amount
Liabilities
Repurchase Agreements (3)
(4,458,695)— (4,458,695)4,458,695 — — 
Total Liabilities(4,458,695)— (4,458,695)4,458,695 — — 
(1)Amounts represent derivative assets and derivative liabilities which could potentially be offset against other derivative assets, derivative liabilities and cash collateral pledged or received.
(2)Cash collateral pledged by us on our derivatives was $138.1 million as of December 31, 2024 (December 31, 2023: $121.7 million) of which $137.5 million relates to initial margin pledged on centrally cleared interest rate swaps and futures contracts (December 31, 2023: $121.7 million for centrally cleared interest rate swaps). Centrally cleared interest rate swaps are excluded from the tables above. We held no cash collateral on our derivatives as of December 31, 2024 or December 31, 2023.
(3)The fair value of securities pledged against our borrowings under repurchase agreements was $5.1 billion as of December 31, 2024 (December 31, 2023: $4.7 billion). We held no cash collateral under repurchase agreements as of December 31, 2024 (December 31, 2023: $2.5 million). Gross amounts not offset are limited to the net amount of repurchase agreement liabilities presented sufficient to reduce the net amount to zero for each counterparty. Accordingly, cash collateral held under repurchase agreements is not shown in the table above, but the obligation to return the cash collateral is separately reported within collateral held payable on the consolidated balance sheets.
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Fair Value of Financial Instruments
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Fair Value of Financial Instruments Fair Value of Financial Instruments
A three-level valuation hierarchy exists for disclosure of fair value measurements based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability as of the measurement date. Observable inputs reflect readily obtainable data from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect our market assumptions. The three levels are defined as follows:
Level 1 Inputs – Quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets.
Level 2 Inputs – Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations whose inputs are observable or whose significant value drivers are observable.
Level 3 Inputs – Instruments with primarily unobservable value drivers.
The following tables present our assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis.
As of December 31, 2024
 Fair Value Measurements Using: 
$ in thousandsLevel 1Level 2Level 3 Total at
Fair Value
Assets:
Mortgage-backed securities (1)
— 5,445,508 — 5,445,508 
Derivative assets3,463 1,570 — 5,033 
Total assets3,463 5,447,078 — 5,450,541 
Liabilities:
Derivative liabilities— 627 — 627 
Total liabilities— 627 — 627 
 
As of December 31, 2023
 Fair Value Measurements Using: 
$ in thousandsLevel 1Level 2Level 3
NAV as a practical expedient (3)
Total at
Fair Value
Assets:
Mortgage-backed securities (1)
— 5,045,306 — — 5,045,306 
U.S. Treasury securities (2)
— 11,214 — — 11,214 
Derivative assets— 939 — — 939 
Other assets— — — 500 500 
Total assets— 5,057,459 — 500 5,057,959 
(1)For more detail about the fair value of our MBS, refer to Note 3 - “Mortgage-Backed Securities”.
(2)For more information on U.S. Treasury securities, refer to Note 4 - “U.S. Treasury Securities”.
(3)Our investment in an unconsolidated ventures was valued using the net asset value (“NAV”) as a practical expedient and was not subject to redemption, although investors could sell or transfer their interest at the approval of the general partner of the underlying funds. The unconsolidated venture made its final distribution in the first quarter of 2024.
The following table presents the carrying value and estimated fair value of our financial instruments that are not carried at fair value on the consolidated balance sheets at December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023.
As of
 December 31, 2024December 31, 2023
$ in thousandsCarrying
Value
Estimated
Fair Value
Carrying
Value
Estimated
Fair Value
Financial Liabilities:
Repurchase agreements4,893,958 4,895,017 4,458,695 4,458,662 
Total4,893,958 4,895,017 4,458,695 4,458,662 
The estimated fair value of repurchase agreements is a Level 3 fair value measurement based on an expected present value technique. This method discounts future estimated cash flows using rates we determined best reflect current market interest rates that would be offered for repurchase agreements with similar characteristics and credit quality.
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Related Party Transactions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]  
Related Party Transactions Related Party Transactions
Our Manager is at all times subject to the supervision and oversight of our board of directors and has only such functions and authority as we delegate to it. Under the terms of our management agreement, our Manager and its affiliates provide us with our management team, including our officers and appropriate support personnel. Each of our officers is an employee of our Manager or one of its affiliates. We do not have any employees. Our Manager is not obligated to dedicate any of its employees exclusively to us, nor is our Manager obligated to dedicate any specific portion of time to our business. The costs of support personnel provided by our Manager reimbursed or reimbursable by us for the year ended December 31, 2024 were $1.5 million (2023: $1.6 million; 2022: $1.5 million).
Management Fee
We pay our Manager a fee equal to 1.50% of our stockholders' equity per annum. For purposes of calculating the management fee, stockholders' equity is calculated as average month-end stockholders' equity for the prior calendar quarter as determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Stockholders' equity may exclude one-time events due to changes in U.S. GAAP and certain non-cash items upon approval by a majority of our independent directors.
During the periods presented in these consolidated financial statements, we did not pay any management fees on our investments in unconsolidated ventures that were managed by an affiliate of our Manager.
Expense Reimbursement
We are required to reimburse our Manager for operating expenses incurred on our behalf, including directors and officers insurance, accounting services, auditing and tax services, legal services, filing fees, and miscellaneous general and administrative costs. Our reimbursement obligation is not subject to any dollar limitation.
The following table summarizes the costs incurred on our behalf by our Manager for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022.
Years ended December 31,
$ in thousands202420232022
Incurred costs, prepaid or expensed6,617 6,963 8,085 
Incurred costs, charged or expected to be charged against equity as a cost of raising capital365 257 223 
Total incurred costs, originally paid by our Manager6,982 7,220 8,308 
Termination Fee
If we terminate our management agreement, we owe our Manager a termination fee equal to three times the sum of our average annual management fee during the 24-month period before termination, calculated as of the end of the most recently completed fiscal quarter.
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Stockholders' Equity
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Equity [Abstract]  
Stockholders' Equity Stockholders’ Equity
Preferred Stock
In May 2022, our board of directors approved a share repurchase program for our Series B and Series C Preferred Stock. During the year ended December 31, 2024, we repurchased and retired 138,008 shares of Series B Preferred Stock (prior to the redemption discussed below) and 338,780 shares of Series C Preferred Stock and recorded a gain on repurchase and retirement of preferred stock of $427,000. During the year ended December 31, 2023, we repurchased and retired 151,637 shares of Series B Preferred Stock and 271,031 shares of Series C Preferred Stock and recorded a gain on repurchase and retirement of preferred stock of $1.5 million. As of December 31, 2024, we had authority to repurchase 706,659 additional shares of our Series C Preferred Stock under the current preferred stock share repurchase program.
On December 27, 2024, we redeemed all issued and outstanding shares of our Series B Preferred Stock for $106.2 million. The cash redemption price for each share of Series B Preferred Stock was $25.00. The excess of the consideration transferred over carrying value was accounted for as a deemed dividend and resulted in a reduction of $3.5 million in net income attributable to common stockholders for the year ended December 31, 2024. Prior to redemption, holders of our Series B Preferred Stock were entitled to receive dividends at an annual rate of 7.75% of the liquidation preference of $25.00 per share or $1.9375 per share per annum. Dividends were cumulative and payable quarterly in arrears.
Holders of our Series C Preferred Stock are entitled to receive dividends at an annual rate of 7.50% of the liquidation preference of $25.00 per share or $1.875 per share per annum until September 27, 2027. After September 27, 2027, holders are
entitled to receive dividends at a floating rate equal to three-month CME Term SOFR and the applicable credit spread adjustment (0.26161%) plus a spread of 5.289% of the $25.00 liquidation preference per annum. Dividends are cumulative and payable quarterly in arrears.
We have the option to redeem shares of our Series C Preferred Stock on or after September 27, 2027 for $25.00 per share, plus any accumulated and unpaid dividends through the date of the redemption. Shares of Series C Preferred Stock are not redeemable, convertible into or exchangeable for any other property or any other securities of the Company before that time, except under circumstances intended to preserve our qualification as a REIT or upon the occurrence of a change in control.
Common Stock
In May 2022, our board of directors approved a one-for-ten reverse split of outstanding shares of our common stock. The reverse stock split was effected following the close of business on June 3, 2022 (the “Effective Time”). At the Effective Time, every ten issued and outstanding shares of our common stock were converted into one share of our common stock. No fractional shares were issued in connection with the reverse stock split. Instead, each stockholder holding fractional shares received cash, in lieu of such fractional shares, in an amount determined based on the closing price of our common stock at the Effective Time. The reverse stock split applied to all of our outstanding shares of common stock and did not affect any stockholder’s ownership percentage of our common stock, except for changes resulting from the payment of cash for fractional shares.
In August 2024, the Company filed an Articles of Amendment to increase the number of shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, that the Company has authority to issue. Effective upon filing, the Articles of Amendment amended the Charter of the Company to increase the total authorized number of shares of common stock of the Company from 67,000,000 to 134,000,000.
As of December 31, 2024, we may sell up to 11,095,561 shares of our common stock from time to time in at-the-market or privately negotiated transactions under our equity distribution agreement with placement agents. These shares are registered with the SEC under our shelf registration statement (as amended and/or supplemented). During the year ended December 31, 2024, we sold 13,204,968 shares (2023: 9,699,471 shares) of common stock in at-the-market transactions under our equity distribution agreements for proceeds of $116.2 million (2023: $109.1 million), which is net of approximately $1.7 million (2023: $1.5 million) in commissions and fees.
During the years ended December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, we did not repurchase any shares of our common stock. As of December 31, 2024, we had authority to purchase 1,816,359 shares of our common stock through our share repurchase program.
For the year ended December 31, 2024, we granted 64,969 restricted shares of common stock to our independent directors (2023: 45,567 shares). Restricted shares become unrestricted shares of common stock on the first anniversary of the grant date unless forfeited, subject to certain conditions that accelerate vesting.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
The following tables present the components of total other comprehensive income (loss), net and accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”) at December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. The tables exclude gains and losses on MBS that are accounted for under the fair value option.
Year ended December 31, 2024
$ in thousandsEquity method investmentsAvailable-for-sale securitiesDerivatives and hedgingTotal
Total other comprehensive income (loss)
Unrealized gain (loss) on mortgage-backed securities, net— (1,051)— (1,051)
Reclassification of unrealized loss on available-for-sale securities to (increase) decrease in provision for credit losses— 526 — 526 
Total other comprehensive income (loss)— (525)— (525)
AOCI balance at beginning of period— 698 — 698 
Total other comprehensive income (loss)— (525)— (525)
AOCI balance at end of period— 173 — 173 
Year ended December 31, 2023
$ in thousandsEquity method investmentsAvailable-for-sale securitiesDerivatives and hedgingTotal
Total other comprehensive income (loss)
Unrealized gain (loss) on mortgage-backed securities, net— (91)— (91)
Reclassification of unrealized loss on available-for-sale securities to (increase) decrease in provision for credit losses— 320 — 320 
Reclassification of amortization of net deferred (gain) loss on de-designated interest rate swaps to repurchase agreements interest expense— — (10,405)(10,405)
Currency translation adjustments on investment in unconsolidated venture(10)— — (10)
Reclassification of currency translation loss on investment in unconsolidated venture to other investment income (loss), net123 — — 123 
Total other comprehensive income (loss)113 229 (10,405)(10,063)
AOCI balance at beginning of period(113)469 10,405 10,761 
Total other comprehensive income (loss)113 229 (10,405)(10,063)
AOCI balance at end of period— 698 — 698 
Amounts recorded in AOCI before we discontinued cash flow hedge accounting for our interest rate swaps were reclassified to interest expense on the consolidated statements of operations as interest was accrued and paid on the related repurchase agreements over the remaining original life of the interest rate swap agreements.
Dividends
We declared the following dividends during 2024 and 2023.
$ in thousands, except per share amountsDividends Declared
Series B Preferred StockPer ShareIn AggregateDate of Payment
2024
November 4, 20240.4844 2,058 December 27, 2024
August 7, 20240.4844 2,058 September 27, 2024
May 7, 20240.4844 2,058 June 27, 2024
February 21, 20240.4844 2,086 March 27, 2024
2023
November 2, 20230.4844 2,131 December 27, 2023
August 2, 20230.4844 2,167 September 27, 2023
May 8, 20230.4844 2,186 June 27, 2023
February 17, 20230.4844 2,198 March 27, 2023
$ in thousands, except per share amountsDividends Declared
Series C Preferred StockPer ShareIn AggregateDate of Payment
2024
November 4, 20240.46875 3,386 December 27, 2024
August 7, 20240.46875 3,416 September 27, 2024
May 7, 20240.46875 3,450 June 27, 2024
February 21, 20240.46875 3,499 March 27, 2024
2023
November 2, 20230.46875 3,548 December 27, 2023
August 2, 20230.46875 3,605 September 27, 2023
May 8, 20230.46875 3,654 June 27, 2023
February 17, 20230.46875 3,664 March 27, 2023
$ in thousands, except per share amountsDividends Declared
Common StockPer ShareIn AggregateDate of Payment
2024
December 19, 20240.40 24,692 January 24, 2025
September 24, 20240.40 24,292 October 25, 2024
June 24, 20240.40 20,255 July 26, 2024
March 26, 20240.40 19,530 April 26, 2024
2023
December 18, 20230.40 19,384 January 26, 2024
September 26, 20230.40 19,384 October 27, 2023
June 21, 20230.40 17,834 July 27, 2023
March 27, 20230.40 16,658 April 27, 2023
The following table sets forth the dividends declared per share of our preferred and common stock and their related tax characterization for the fiscal tax years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.
Tax Characterization of Dividends
Fiscal Tax YearDividends Declared in Prior Year and Taxable in Current YearDividends Declared and Taxable in Current YearOrdinary DividendsReturn of CapitalCapital Gain Distribution
Series B Preferred Stock Dividends
Fiscal tax year 2024— 1.936700 1.936700 — — 
Fiscal tax year 2023— 1.936700 1.936700 — — 
Series C Preferred Stock Dividends
Fiscal tax year 2024— 1.875000 1.875000 — — 
Fiscal tax year 2023— 1.875000 1.875000 — — 
Common Stock Dividends
Fiscal tax year 2024— 1.600000 1.600000 — — 
Fiscal tax year 2023 0.650000 1.600000 2.250000 — — 
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Earnings (Loss) per Common Share
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Earnings (Loss) per Common Share Earnings (Loss) per Common Share
Earnings (loss) per share for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 is computed as follows.
In thousands except per share amountsYears Ended December 31,
 202420232022
Numerator (Income)
Basic Earnings:
Net income (loss) available to common stockholders34,763 (37,541)(416,963)
Denominator (Weighted Average Shares)
Basic Earnings:
Shares available to common stockholders53,773 44,074 34,160 
Effect of dilutive securities:
Restricted stock awards— — 
Dilutive Shares53,775 44,074 34,160 
Earnings (loss) per share:
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders
Basic0.65 (0.85)(12.21)
Diluted0.65 (0.85)(12.21)
The following potential weighted average common shares were excluded from diluted earnings per share as the effect would be antidilutive for the year ended December 31, 2023: 944 for restricted stock awards (December 31, 2022: 1,216 for restricted stock awards).
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Segment Information
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Segment Information Segment Information
We manage our operations on a consolidated basis and our investment strategy and management approach are focused on allocating resources and assessing the performance of our investment portfolio in total. Accordingly, we have a single operating segment. We generate interest income on our investments in MBS and other real estate-related assets. The majority of our investments are fixed-rate Agency MBS with principal and interest that are guaranteed by a U.S. government agency or a federally chartered corporation. All of our interest income and assets are attributed to the United States.
Our chief operating decisions makers (“CODMs”) are our officers that serve as members of our investment committee, which includes our Chief Executive Officer, Chief Investment Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer and President. The CODMs use net income (loss) to assess performance and make decisions about capital allocation and our portfolio composition, including our allocation to certain investment types, amount of borrowings and hedging activities.
The accounting policies of the segment are the same as those described in Note 2 “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies”. Total segment net income (loss) and total segment assets are the same as total net income (loss) and total assets as reported on our consolidated statements of operations and consolidated balance sheets, respectively. We regularly report interest expense, management fees and general and administrative expenses as separately presented on our consolidated statements of operations to our CODMs.
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Commitments and Contingencies
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and ContingenciesCommitments and contingencies may arise in the ordinary course of business. As of December 31, 2024, we were not aware of any reported or unreported contingencies.
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Subsequent Events
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Subsequent Events [Abstract]  
Subsequent Events Subsequent Events
Dividends
On February 19, 2025, we declared a Series C Preferred Stock dividend of $0.46875 per share payable on March 27, 2025 to our stockholders of record as of March 5, 2025.
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Schedule IV Mortgage Loans on Real Estate
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Abstract]  
Schedule IV Mortgage Loans on Real Estate
INVESCO MORTGAGE CAPITAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Schedule IV
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate
As of December 31, 2024
$ in thousands
Reconciliation of Carrying Value of Mortgage Loans on Real Estate:
202420232022
Beginning balance— — 23,515 
Additions:
Unrealized gain— — 404 
Deductions:
Collection of principal— — 23,919 
Unrealized loss— — — 
Ending balance— — — 
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Pay vs Performance Disclosure - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Pay vs Performance Disclosure      
Net Income (Loss) $ 59,882 $ (15,859) $ (402,924)
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Insider Trading Arrangements
3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Trading Arrangements, by Individual  
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted false
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated false
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Insider Trading Policies and Procedures
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures [Line Items]  
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures Adopted true
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Cybersecurity Risk Management and Strategy Disclosure
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Cybersecurity Risk Management, Strategy, and Governance [Line Items]  
Cybersecurity Risk Management Processes for Assessing, Identifying, and Managing Threats [Text Block]
Cyber threats are considered one of the most significant risks facing financial institutions. Since our company is externally managed, we rely upon the operational and investment risk oversight functions of our Manager and its affiliates. To mitigate risk from cyber threats, our Manager has a designated Global Chief Security Officer (“GCSO”) who leads its global security department that is responsible for identifying, assessing, and managing cybersecurity threats. The GCSO has experience in the public and private sectors, specializing in security, investigations, and incident response. The global security
department oversees the following groups across Invesco: Information Security, Strategic Intelligence, Corporate Security, Business Continuity, Crisis Management, Global Privacy Office, Business Security, Projects and Strategy. This structure supports a more comprehensive, holistic approach to keeping our and Invesco clients, employees, and critical assets safe, upholding privacy rights and enabling a secure and resilient business.
Our Manager’s information security program is led by its Chief Information Security Officer (“CISO”) who reports directly to the GCSO and has extensive experience in information security and risk management. Our Manager’s information security program is designed to oversee all aspects of information security risk and seeks to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information assets, including the implementation of controls aligned with industry guidelines and applicable statutes and regulations to identify threats, detect attacks and protect its and our information assets.
Our Manager's cybersecurity program includes the following:
Proactive assessments of technical infrastructure and security resilience are performed on a regular basis which include penetration testing, offensive testing and maturity assessments.
Conducting due diligence on third-party service providers regarding cybersecurity risks prior to on-boarding, periodic assessment of cybersecurity risks for existing third-party service providers and continuous monitoring for new third-party cybersecurity incidents.
An incident response program that includes periodic testing and is designed to restore business operations as quickly and as orderly as possible in the event of a cybersecurity incident at Invesco or a third-party.
Mandatory annual employee security awareness training, which focuses on cyber threats and security in general.
Regular cyber phishing tests throughout the year to measure and raise employee awareness of cyber phishing threats.
Important to these programs is our Manager’s investment in threat-intelligence, its active engagement in industry and government security-related forums, and its utilization of external experts to challenge its program maturity, assess its controls and routinely test its capabilities.
Our Board of Directors oversees cybersecurity risk and receives updates, at a minimum, twice a year from the CISO regarding cybersecurity, which updates include a review of our Manager’s global security program and cybersecurity, including risks and protections for us and our Manager. The Global Operational Risk Management Committee, one of our Manager’s risk management committees, provides executive-level oversight and monitoring of the end-to-end programs dedicated to managing information security and cyber related risk. In addition, the CISO serves as a member of and provides quarterly updates to our company’s enterprise risk management committee, which in turn provides quarterly updates to our Board of Directors, and members of our management team are included in our Manager’s incident response process in the event a cyber security incident occurs that could materially impact us.
As of December 31, 2024, we have not experienced any cyber incidents that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect our business strategy, results of operations or financial condition.
Cybersecurity Risk Management Processes Integrated [Flag] true
Cybersecurity Risk Management Processes Integrated [Text Block]
Cyber threats are considered one of the most significant risks facing financial institutions. Since our company is externally managed, we rely upon the operational and investment risk oversight functions of our Manager and its affiliates. To mitigate risk from cyber threats, our Manager has a designated Global Chief Security Officer (“GCSO”) who leads its global security department that is responsible for identifying, assessing, and managing cybersecurity threats. The GCSO has experience in the public and private sectors, specializing in security, investigations, and incident response. The global security
department oversees the following groups across Invesco: Information Security, Strategic Intelligence, Corporate Security, Business Continuity, Crisis Management, Global Privacy Office, Business Security, Projects and Strategy. This structure supports a more comprehensive, holistic approach to keeping our and Invesco clients, employees, and critical assets safe, upholding privacy rights and enabling a secure and resilient business.
Cybersecurity Risk Management Third Party Engaged [Flag] true
Cybersecurity Risk Third Party Oversight and Identification Processes [Flag] true
Cybersecurity Risk Materially Affected or Reasonably Likely to Materially Affect Registrant [Flag] false
Cybersecurity Risk Board of Directors Oversight [Text Block]
Our Board of Directors oversees cybersecurity risk and receives updates, at a minimum, twice a year from the CISO regarding cybersecurity, which updates include a review of our Manager’s global security program and cybersecurity, including risks and protections for us and our Manager. The Global Operational Risk Management Committee, one of our Manager’s risk management committees, provides executive-level oversight and monitoring of the end-to-end programs dedicated to managing information security and cyber related risk. In addition, the CISO serves as a member of and provides quarterly updates to our company’s enterprise risk management committee, which in turn provides quarterly updates to our Board of Directors, and members of our management team are included in our Manager’s incident response process in the event a cyber security incident occurs that could materially impact us.
Cybersecurity Risk Board Committee or Subcommittee Responsible for Oversight [Text Block] The global security department oversees the following groups across Invesco: Information Security, Strategic Intelligence, Corporate Security, Business Continuity, Crisis Management, Global Privacy Office, Business Security, Projects and Strategy. This structure supports a more comprehensive, holistic approach to keeping our and Invesco clients, employees, and critical assets safe, upholding privacy rights and enabling a secure and resilient business.
Cybersecurity Risk Process for Informing Board Committee or Subcommittee Responsible for Oversight [Text Block] Our Manager’s information security program is led by its Chief Information Security Officer (“CISO”) who reports directly to the GCSO and has extensive experience in information security and risk management.
Cybersecurity Risk Role of Management [Text Block]
Our Manager’s information security program is led by its Chief Information Security Officer (“CISO”) who reports directly to the GCSO and has extensive experience in information security and risk management. Our Manager’s information security program is designed to oversee all aspects of information security risk and seeks to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information assets, including the implementation of controls aligned with industry guidelines and applicable statutes and regulations to identify threats, detect attacks and protect its and our information assets.
Our Manager's cybersecurity program includes the following:
Proactive assessments of technical infrastructure and security resilience are performed on a regular basis which include penetration testing, offensive testing and maturity assessments.
Conducting due diligence on third-party service providers regarding cybersecurity risks prior to on-boarding, periodic assessment of cybersecurity risks for existing third-party service providers and continuous monitoring for new third-party cybersecurity incidents.
An incident response program that includes periodic testing and is designed to restore business operations as quickly and as orderly as possible in the event of a cybersecurity incident at Invesco or a third-party.
Mandatory annual employee security awareness training, which focuses on cyber threats and security in general.
Regular cyber phishing tests throughout the year to measure and raise employee awareness of cyber phishing threats.
Important to these programs is our Manager’s investment in threat-intelligence, its active engagement in industry and government security-related forums, and its utilization of external experts to challenge its program maturity, assess its controls and routinely test its capabilities.
Cybersecurity Risk Management Positions or Committees Responsible [Flag] true
Cybersecurity Risk Management Positions or Committees Responsible [Text Block] Our Board of Directors oversees cybersecurity risk and receives updates, at a minimum, twice a year from the CISO regarding cybersecurity, which updates include a review of our Manager’s global security program and cybersecurity, including risks and protections for us and our Manager. The Global Operational Risk Management Committee, one of our Manager’s risk management committees, provides executive-level oversight and monitoring of the end-to-end programs dedicated to managing information security and cyber related risk. In addition, the CISO serves as a member of and provides quarterly updates to our company’s enterprise risk management committee, which in turn provides quarterly updates to our Board of Directors, and members of our management team are included in our Manager’s incident response process in the event a cyber security incident occurs that could materially impact us
Cybersecurity Risk Management Expertise of Management Responsible [Text Block] The GCSO has experience in the public and private sectors, specializing in security, investigations, and incident response.
Cybersecurity Risk Process for Informing Management or Committees Responsible [Text Block] Our Board of Directors oversees cybersecurity risk and receives updates, at a minimum, twice a year from the CISO regarding cybersecurity, which updates include a review of our Manager’s global security program and cybersecurity, including risks and protections for us and our Manager.
Cybersecurity Risk Management Positions or Committees Responsible Report to Board [Flag] true
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Basis of Presentation and Consolidation
Basis of Presentation and Consolidation
Common share amounts prior to June 3, 2022 have been adjusted on a retroactive basis to reflect our one-for-ten reverse stock split, which was effected following the close of business on June 3, 2022.
Our consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) and consolidate the financial statements of the Company and its controlled subsidiaries. All significant intercompany transactions, balances, revenues and expenses are eliminated upon consolidation. Certain reclassifications have been made to prior period amounts to conform to the current period presentation.
In the opinion of management, the consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring accruals, which are necessary for a fair statement of our financial condition and results of operations for the periods presented.
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in our consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Examples of estimates include, but are not limited to, estimates of the fair values of financial instruments, interest income on mortgage-backed securities and allowances for credit losses. Actual results may differ from those estimates.
Translation of Foreign Currencies
Translation of Foreign Currencies
The functional currency of the Company and its subsidiaries is U.S. dollars. Transactions in foreign currencies are recorded at the rates of exchange prevailing on the date of the transactions. At each balance sheet date, monetary assets and liabilities that are denominated in foreign currencies are remeasured at the rates prevailing at the balance sheet date. Gains and losses arising on revaluation are included in other investment income (loss), net on the consolidated statements of operations.
Our reporting currency is U.S. dollars. We previously had an investment in an unconsolidated venture whose functional currency was the Euro. Upon consolidation, the assets and liabilities of our investment in an unconsolidated venture were translated to U.S. dollars using the period-end exchange rates. Equity accounts were translated at historical rates, except for the change in retained earnings during the year, which were the result of the income statement translation process. Revenue and expense accounts were translated using the weighted average exchange rate during the period. The cumulative translation adjustments associated with the investment in the unconsolidated venture were originally recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), a component of consolidated stockholders’ equity and reclassified to the consolidated statement of operations in the first quarter of 2023.
We have historically hedged foreign currency exposure with derivative financial instruments.
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Measurements
As described in Note 9 - “Fair Value of Financial Instruments,” we evaluate the source used to fair value our assets and liabilities and make a determination on its categorization within the fair value hierarchy. If the price of an instrument is readily available, meaning that it is a quoted price in an active market for identical assets, the instrument is classified as a level 1 measurement. If the price of an instrument is obtained from quoted prices in inactive markets for similar instruments, or whose values are model-derived but the inputs are observable either directly or indirectly, the instrument is classified as a level 2 measurement. If the inputs appear to be not observable, and reflect judgment about assumptions used to value the instrument, the instrument would be classified as a level 3 measurement. Transfers between levels, if any, are determined at the end of the reporting period.
We report our MBS and derivative assets and liabilities at fair value as determined by an independent pricing service. We generally obtain one price per instrument from our primary pricing service. If the primary pricing service cannot provide a price, we will seek a value from other pricing services.
The pricing service uses two types of valuation approaches to determine the valuation of our various mortgage-backed securities: a market approach, which uses observable prices and other relevant information that is generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets or liabilities; and an income approach, which uses valuation techniques to convert future amounts to a single, discounted present value amount. In instances where sufficient market activity may not exist, the pricing service may utilize proprietary valuation models that may consider market transactions in comparable securities and the various relationships between securities in determining fair value and/or market characteristics to estimate relevant cash flows, which are then discounted to calculate the fair values. Observable inputs may include a combination of benchmark yields, executed trades, broker/dealer quotes, issuer spreads, bids, offers and benchmark securities. In addition, the valuation models utilized by pricing services may consider additional pool level information such as prepayment speeds, default frequencies and default severities, if applicable. We and the pricing service continuously monitor market indicators and economic events to determine whether they may have an impact on our valuations. Our MBS are classified as Level 2 measurements in the fair value hierarchy.
Our futures contracts are valued based on exchange pricing for identical instruments and classified as Level 1 measurements in the fair value hierarchy. Interest rate swaps are valued using the daily settlement price, or fair value, determined by the clearing exchange based on a pricing model that references observable market data, including current benchmark rates and the forward yield curve. The valuation methodology for TBAs is similar to that of our Agency RMBS. Our interest rate swaps and TBAs are classified as Level 2 measurements in the fair value hierarchy.
Overrides of prices from pricing services are rare in the current market environment for the assets we hold. Examples of instances that would cause an override include if we recently traded the same security or there is an indication of market activity that would cause the pricing service price to no longer be indicative of fair value. In the rare instance where a price is adjusted, we have a control process to monitor the reason for such adjustment.
To gain comfort that pricing service prices are representative of current market information, we compare the transaction prices of security purchases and sales to the valuation levels provided by the pricing services. Price differences exceeding pre-defined tolerance levels are identified and investigated and may be challenged. Trends are monitored over time and if there are indications that the valuations are not comparable to market activity, the pricing services are asked to provide detailed information regarding their methodology and inputs. Transparency tools are also available from the pricing services which help us understand data points and/or market inputs used for pricing securities.
We also review daily price movements for interest rate swaps, futures contracts, currency forward contracts and TBAs. Price movements exceeding pre-defined tolerance levels are investigated using an alternate price from another pricing service as well as available market information. Based on our findings, the primary pricing service may be challenged, or in rare cases, overridden with an alternate pricing source.
In addition, we perform due diligence procedures on all pricing services on at least an annual basis. A questionnaire is sent to pricing services which requests information such as changes in methodologies, business recovery preparedness, internal controls and confirmation that evaluations are generated based on market data.
An independent pricing service valued our commercial loan investment using a discounted cash flow analysis. The yield used in the discounted cash flow analysis was determined by comparing the features of the loan to the interest rates and terms required by lenders in the new loan origination market for similar loans and the yield required by investors acquiring mezzanine loans in the secondary market as well as a comparison of current market and collateral conditions to those present at origination.
Mortgage-Backed Securities
Mortgage-Backed Securities
We record our purchases of MBS on the trade date and report these securities at fair value as described above in the Fair Value Measurements section of this Note 2 to our consolidated financial statements. Approximately $5.4 billion or 99.7% of our MBS are accounted for under the fair value option as of December 31, 2024 (December 31, 2023: $5.0 billion or 99.7%). Under the fair value option, we recognize changes in fair value in our consolidated statements of operations as unrealized gains and losses. In our view, this election more appropriately reflects the results of our operations because fair value changes are accounted for in the same manner as fair value changes in our economic hedging instruments. We elected the fair value option for all MBS purchased on or after September 1, 2016 and all RMBS interest-only securities.
We classify the remaining balance of our MBS as available-for-sale ($15.0 million or 0.3% as of December 31, 2024; $15.7 million or 0.3% as of December 31, 2023). Unrealized gains or losses on available-for-sale securities are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income, a separate component of stockholders' equity, until sale or disposition of the investment. Upon sale or disposition, the cumulative gain or loss previously reported in stockholders' equity is recognized in income. Realized gains and losses from sales of MBS are determined based upon the specific identification method.
Our interest income recognition policies for MBS is described below in the Interest Income Recognition section of this Note 2 to our consolidated financial statements.
Allowances for Credit Losses on Available-for-Sale Securities
For non-Agency RMBS and non-Agency CMBS that are classified as available-for-sale, we use a discounted cash flow method to estimate and recognize an allowance for credit losses. We calculate the allowance for credit losses as the difference between the investment's amortized cost basis and expected cash flows discounted at the effective interest rate used to recognize interest income on the investment. In developing an expectation of credit losses, we use internal models that analyze the loans underlying each investment and evaluate factors including, but not limited to, delinquency status, loan-to-value ratios, borrower credit scores, occupancy status and geographic concentration. We place reliance on these internal models in determining credit quality.
We record an allowance for credit losses as a contra-asset on the consolidated balance sheets and a provision for credit losses in the consolidated statements of operations. Credit losses are accreted into earnings over time at the effective interest rate used to recognize interest income. Subsequent favorable or adverse changes in the amount of expected credit losses are recognized immediately in earnings. If the allowance for credit losses has been reduced to zero, we reflect the remaining favorable changes as a prospective adjustment to the effective interest rate of the investment. The allowance for credit losses is limited to the amount by which the investment’s amortized cost exceeds fair value. When the allowance for credit losses is limited, the effective interest rate used to recognize interest income and accrete credit losses is prospectively adjusted. We do not record an allowance for credit losses when an investment’s fair value exceeds its amortized cost. Recoveries of amounts previously written off relating to improvements in cash flows are recognized in earnings when received. We record provisions for credit losses, reductions in provisions for credit losses, accretion of credit losses, and recoveries of amounts previously written off within (increase) decrease in provision for credit losses in our consolidated statements of operations.
When we determine that we intend to sell, or more likely than not will be required to sell, an available-for-sale security in an unrealized loss position before we recover its amortized cost, we write off any allowance for credit losses and write down the investment’s amortized cost to its fair value. We record the write off of the allowance for credit losses within (increase) decrease in provision for credit losses on our consolidated statements of operations and write down of the available-for-sale security within gain (loss) on investments, net in our consolidated statements of operations.
We present accrued interest receivable separately from our investment portfolio on our consolidated balance sheets. We do not estimate an allowance for credit losses on accrued interest receivable because we write off accrued interest receivable as a reduction to interest income if it is not received when due.
U.S. Treasury Securities
U.S. Treasury securities are classified as trading securities and reported at fair value on our consolidated balance sheets. Purchases of U.S. Treasury Securities are recorded on the trade date. Changes in the fair value of U.S. Treasury securities are recognized within gain (loss) on investments, net in our consolidated statements of operations.
Commercial Loan Held-For-Investment
Commercial Loan Held-For-Investment
We reported our commercial loan investment at fair value as described in the Fair Value Measurements section of this Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements. We recorded changes in fair value within gain (loss) on investments, net in our consolidated statements of operations.
Interest Income Recognition
Interest Income Recognition
Mortgage-Backed Securities
Interest income on MBS is accrued based on the outstanding principal or notional balance of the securities and their contractual terms. Premiums or discounts are amortized or accreted into interest income over the life of the investment using the effective interest method.
Interest income on our MBS where we may not recover substantially all of our initial investment is based on estimated future cash flows. We estimate future expected cash flows at the time of purchase and determine the effective interest rate based on these estimated cash flows and our purchase price. Over the life of the investments, we update these estimated future cash flows and compute a revised yield based on the current amortized cost of the investment, unless those changes are reflected in an allowance for credit losses. In situations where an allowance for credit losses is limited by the fair value of the investment, we compute the yield as the rate that equates expected future cash flows to the current fair value of the investment. In estimating these future cash flows, there are a number of assumptions that are subject to uncertainties and contingencies, including but not limited to the rate and timing of principal payments (prepayments, repurchases, defaults and liquidations), the pass through or coupon rate, and interest rate fluctuations. These uncertainties and contingencies are difficult to predict and are subject to future events that may impact our estimate and our interest income. Changes in our original or most recent cash flow projections may result in a prospective change in interest income recognized on these securities, or the amortized cost of these securities, including write-offs of amortized cost when certain amounts are deemed uncollectible. For non-Agency RMBS not of high credit quality, when actual cash flows vary from expected cash flows, the difference is recorded as an adjustment to the amortized cost of the security, unless those changes are reflected in an allowance for credit losses, and the security's yield is revised prospectively.
For Agency RMBS and Agency CMBS that cannot be prepaid in such a way that we would not recover substantially all of our initial investment, interest income recognition is based on contractual cash flows. We do not estimate prepayments in applying the effective interest method.
Commercial Loans
We recognized interest income from commercial loans when earned and deemed collectible, or until a loan became past due based on the terms of the loan agreement.
U.S. Treasury Securities
Coupon interest income on U.S. Treasury securities is accrued based on the outstanding principal balance of the securities and their contractual terms. Interest income on U.S. Treasury securities is recognized within mortgage-backed and other securities interest income on our consolidated statements of operations.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents
We consider all highly liquid investments that have original or remaining maturity dates of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents.
Restricted Cash
Restricted Cash
Restricted cash represents cash posted with counterparties as collateral for various derivative instruments. Cash posted with counterparties as collateral is not available for general corporate purposes.
Due from Counterparties/Collateral Held Payable
Due from Counterparties / Collateral Held Payable
Due from counterparties represents cash posted with our counterparties as collateral for our derivatives and repurchase agreements. Collateral held payable represents cash posted with us by counterparties as collateral under our derivatives and repurchase agreements. If we receive collateral other than cash from our counterparties, such assets are not included in our consolidated balance sheets. If we either sell such assets or pledge the assets as collateral under a repurchase agreement, the cash received and the corresponding liability is reflected on the consolidated balance sheets
Investment Related Receivable / Investment Related Payable
Investment Related Receivable / Investment Related Payable
Investment related receivable consists of receivables for mortgage-backed securities that we have sold but have not settled with the buyer and accrued interest and principal paydowns on mortgage-backed securities. Investment related payable consists of liabilities for mortgage-backed securities that we have purchased but have not settled with the seller.
Investments in Unconsolidated Ventures
Investments in Unconsolidated Ventures
Our non-controlling investments in unconsolidated ventures were included in other assets in our consolidated balance sheets and accounted for under the equity method. Capital contributions, distributions, profits and losses of the entities were allocated in accordance with the terms of the entities’ operating agreements. Such allocations may differ from the stated percentage interests, if any, as a result of preferred returns and allocation formulas as described in the entities' operating agreements.
Repurchase Agreements
Repurchase Agreements
We have financed our purchases of mortgage-backed securities primarily through the use of repurchase agreements. Repurchase agreements are treated as collateralized financing transactions and are carried at their contractual amounts, including accrued interest, as specified in the respective agreements.
We record the mortgage-backed securities and the related repurchase agreement financing on a gross basis in our consolidated balance sheets, and the corresponding interest income and interest expense on a gross basis in our consolidated statements of operations.
Dividends Payable
Dividends Payable
Dividends payable represent dividends declared at the balance sheet date that are payable to common stockholders and preferred stockholders.
Earnings (Loss) per Share
Earnings (Loss) per Share
We calculate basic earnings (loss) per share by dividing net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders for the period by the weighted-average number of shares of our common stock outstanding for that period. Diluted earnings per share takes into account the effect of dilutive instruments, such as unvested restricted stock awards, and uses the average share price for the period in determining the number of incremental shares that are to be added to the weighted-average number of shares outstanding.
Share-Based Compensation
Share-Based Compensation
Under the terms of our amended and restated 2009 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Incentive Plan”), our independent directors are eligible to receive stock awards as part of their compensation for serving as directors, In addition, we may compensate the officers and employees of our Manager and its affiliates under the Incentive Plan under the terms of our management agreement.
Share-based compensation arrangements may include share options, restricted and non-restricted share awards, performance-based awards and share appreciation rights. Compensation related to stock awards is recognized in the consolidated financial statements based on the fair value of the equity or liability instruments issued on the date of grant.
Underwriting Commissions and Offering Costs
Underwriting Commissions and Offering Costs
Underwriting commissions and direct costs incurred in connection with our common and preferred stock offerings are recorded as a reduction of additional paid in capital and preferred stock, respectively.
Comprehensive Income
Comprehensive Income
Our comprehensive income consists of net income, as presented in the consolidated statements of operations, adjusted for unrealized gains and losses on MBS purchased before September 1, 2016, reclassification of unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities to (increase) decrease in provision for credit losses; reclassification of amortization of net deferred gains and losses on de-designated interest rate swaps to repurchase agreements interest expense and currency translation adjustments on an investment in an unconsolidated venture. Unrealized gains and losses on our MBS purchased before September 1, 2016 are reclassified into net income upon their sale.
Accounting for Derivative Financial Instruments
Accounting for Derivative Financial Instruments
We record all derivatives on our consolidated balance sheets at fair value. At the inception of a derivative contract, we determine whether the instrument will be part of a qualifying hedge accounting relationship or whether we will account for the contract as a trading instrument. We have elected not to apply hedge accounting to all new derivative contracts entered into after January 1, 2014. Changes in the fair value of our derivatives are recorded in gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net in our consolidated statements of operations. Net interest paid or received under our interest rate swaps is also recognized in gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net in our consolidated statements of operations. Cash receipts or payments that are attributed to contractual interest earned or incurred on interest rate swaps are classified as cash flows from operating activities in our consolidated statements of cash flows. All other cash flows from derivatives are generally recorded as investing cash flows in our consolidated statements of cash flows.
Before 2014, we applied hedge accounting to our interest rate swap agreements. Effective December 31, 2013, we voluntarily discontinued hedge accounting for our interest rate swap agreements by de-designating the interest rate swaps as cash flow hedges. Amounts recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (“AOCI”) before we discontinued cash flow hedge accounting for our interest rate swaps were reclassified to interest expense on repurchase agreements on the consolidated statements of operations as interest was accrued and paid on the related repurchase agreements over the remaining original life of the interest rate swap agreements.
We evaluate the terms and conditions of our holdings of futures contracts, currency forward contracts and TBAs to determine if an instrument has the characteristics of an investment or should be considered a derivative under U.S. GAAP. Accordingly, futures contracts, currency forward contracts and TBAs having the characteristics of derivatives are accounted for at fair value with such changes recognized in gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net in the consolidated statements of operations. The fair value of these futures contracts, currency forward contracts and TBAs is included in derivative assets or derivative liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets.
Income Taxes
Income Taxes
We elected to be taxed as a REIT commencing with our taxable year ended December 31, 2009. Accordingly, we will generally not be subject to U.S. federal and applicable state and local corporate income tax to the extent that we make qualifying distributions to our stockholders, and provided we satisfy on a continuing basis, through actual investment and operating results, the REIT requirements including certain asset, income, distribution and stock ownership tests. If we fail to qualify as a REIT and do not qualify for certain statutory relief provisions, we will be subject to U.S. federal, state and local income taxes and may be precluded from qualifying as a REIT for the four taxable years following the year in which we lost our REIT qualification. Accordingly, our failure to qualify as a REIT could have a material adverse impact on our results of operations and amounts available for distribution to stockholders.
Our dividends paid deduction for qualifying dividends to our stockholders is computed using our REIT taxable income as opposed to net income reported on the consolidated financial statements. REIT taxable income will generally differ from net income because the determination of REIT taxable income is based on tax regulations and not financial accounting principles.
We have elected to treat one of our subsidiaries as a taxable REIT subsidiary (“TRS”). In general, a TRS may hold assets and engage in activities that we cannot hold or engage in directly and generally may engage in any real estate or non-real estate-related business. A TRS is subject to U.S. federal, state and local corporate income taxes. Our TRS did not generate material taxable income for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022.
We do not have any accruals for uncertain tax positions. We would recognize interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions, if any, as income tax expense, which would be included in general and administrative expenses.
Accounting Pronouncements Recently Adopted and Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
Accounting Pronouncements Recently Adopted
In November 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued an accounting standards update intended to improve reportable segment disclosure requirements on an annual and interim basis. The amendments require, among other items, enhanced disclosures around significant segment expenses regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker
(“CODM”), as well as the CODM's title and position. Additionally, the amendments expand the scope of all segment reporting disclosure requirements to include those entities with only a single operating segment, such as us. Refer to Note 13 “Segment Information” for our segment disclosures.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In November 2024, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued an accounting standard requiring public business entities to disclose disaggregated information about certain income statement line items. Public business entities are required to disclose purchases of inventory, employee compensation, depreciation, intangible asset amortization and depletion for each income statement line item that contains those expenses. Specified expenses, gains or losses that are already disclosed under existing U.S. GAAP are required to be included in the disaggregated income statement expense line item disclosures, and any remaining amounts need to be described qualitatively. Separate disclosures of total selling expenses and an entity’s definition of those expenses are also required. The guidance does not change what an entity presents on the face of its income statement.
We are required to implement the new standard prospectively in our consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2027 and for interim periods thereafter. We may implement the new standard retrospectively, and early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of the new standard.
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Mortgage-Backed Securities (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]  
Schedule of Investment Portfolio
The following tables summarize our MBS portfolio by asset type at December 31, 2024 and 2023.
As of December 31, 2024
$ in thousandsPrincipal/ Notional
Balance
Unamortized
Premium
(Discount)
Amortized
Cost
Allowance for Credit LossesUnrealized
Gain/
(Loss), net
Fair
Value
Period-
end
Weighted
Average
Yield 
(1)
Agency RMBS:
30 year fixed-rate pass-through4,626,174 (87,357)4,538,817 — 2,708 4,541,525 5.50 %
Agency-CMO (2)
529,137 (461,674)67,463 — 3,313 70,776 9.20 %
Agency CMBS845,736 (5,830)839,906 — (23,759)816,147 4.59 %
Non-Agency CMBS11,000 — 11,000 (654)(510)9,836 8.91 %
Non-Agency RMBS (3)(4)(5)
248,957 (242,334)6,623 — 601 7,224 11.13 %
Total6,261,004 (797,195)5,463,809 (654)(17,647)5,445,508 5.42 %
(1)Period-end weighted average yield is based on amortized cost as of December 31, 2024 and incorporates future prepayment and loss assumptions when appropriate. Total represents period-end weighted average yield of all mortgage-backed securities.
(2)All Agency collateralized mortgage obligations (“Agency-CMO”) are interest-only securities (“Agency IO”).
(3)Non-Agency RMBS is 66.4% fixed rate, 33.0% variable rate and 0.6% floating rate based on fair value. Coupon payments on variable rate investments are based upon changes in the underlying hybrid adjustable-rate mortgage (“ARM”) loan coupons, while coupon payments on floating rate investments are based upon a spread to a reference index.
(4)Of the total discount in non-Agency RMBS, $2.1 million is non-accretable calculated using the principal/notional balance and based on estimated future cash flows of the securities.
(5)Non-Agency RMBS includes interest-only securities (“non-Agency IO”) which represent 96.7% of principal/notional balance, 34.2% of amortized cost and 31.0% of fair value.
As of December 31, 2023     
$ in thousandsPrincipal/ Notional
Balance
Unamortized
Premium
(Discount)
Amortized
Cost
Allowance for Credit LossesUnrealized
Gain/
(Loss), net
Fair Value
Period-
end
Weighted
Average
Yield (1)
Agency RMBS:
30 year fixed-rate pass-through5,005,512 (159,924)4,845,588 — 106,886 4,952,474 5.33 %
Agency-CMO (2)
573,240 (498,355)74,885 — (127)74,758 9.74 %
Non-Agency CMBS 11,000 (372)10,628 (320)(373)9,935 9.58 %
Non-Agency RMBS (3)(4)(5)
275,061 (267,744)7,317 — 822 8,139 9.10 %
Total5,864,813 (926,395)4,938,418 (320)107,208 5,045,306 5.42 %
(1)Period-end weighted average yield is based on amortized cost as of December 31, 2023 and incorporates future prepayment and loss assumptions when appropriate. Total represents period-end weighted average yield of all mortgage-backed securities.
(2)All Agency Agency-CMO are Agency IO.
(3)Non-Agency RMBS is 66.8% fixed rate, 32.5% variable rate and 0.7% floating rate based on fair value. Coupon payments on variable rate investments are based upon changes in the underlying hybrid ARM loan coupons, while coupon payments on floating rate investments are based upon a spread to a reference index.
(4)Of the total discount in non-Agency RMBS, $2.1 million is non-accretable calculated using the principal/notional balance and based on estimated future cash flows of the securities.
(5)Non-Agency RMBS includes non-Agency IO which represent 96.9% of principal/notional balance, 37.6% of amortized cost and 31.7% of fair value.
The components of the carrying value of our MBS portfolio at December 31, 2024 and 2023 are presented below. Accrued interest receivable on our MBS portfolio, which is recorded within investment related receivable on our consolidated balance sheets, was $24.9 million at December 31, 2024 (December 31, 2023: $22.3 million).
As of
December 31, 2024December 31, 2023
$ in thousandsMBSInterest-Only SecuritiesTotalMBSInterest-Only SecuritiesTotal
Principal/notional balance5,491,175 769,829 6,261,004 5,025,062 839,751 5,864,813 
Unamortized premium19,651 — 19,651 5,061 — 5,061 
Unamortized discount(116,744)(700,102)(816,846)(169,342)(762,114)(931,456)
Allowance for credit losses(654)— (654)(320)— (320)
Gross unrealized gains (1)
22,443 5,817 28,260 107,899 3,523 111,422 
Gross unrealized losses (1)
(43,376)(2,531)(45,907)(393)(3,821)(4,214)
Fair value5,372,495 73,013 5,445,508 4,967,967 77,339 5,045,306 
(1)Gross unrealized gains and losses includes gains (losses) recognized in net income for securities accounted for under the fair value option as well as gains (losses) for available-for-sale securities which are recognized as adjustments to other comprehensive income. Realization occurs upon sale or settlement of such securities. Further detail on the components of our total gains (losses) on investments, net for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 is provided below within this Note 3.
Schedule of Fair Value of Available-for-sale Securities and Securities Accounted for under Fair Value Option by Asset Type
The following table presents the fair value of our available-for-sale securities and securities accounted for under the fair value option by asset type as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023. We have elected the fair value option for all of our RMBS interest-only securities and our MBS purchased on or after September 1, 2016. As of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, approximately 99.7% of our MBS were accounted for under the fair value option.
As of
December 31, 2024December 31, 2023
$ in thousandsAvailable-for-sale SecuritiesSecurities under Fair Value OptionTotal
Fair Value
Available-for-sale SecuritiesSecurities under Fair Value OptionTotal
Fair Value
Agency RMBS:
30 year fixed-rate pass-through— 4,541,525 4,541,525 — 4,952,474 4,952,474 
Agency-CMO— 70,776 70,776 — 74,758 74,758 
Agency CMBS— 816,147 816,147 — — — 
Non-Agency CMBS9,836 — 9,836 9,935 — 9,935 
Non-Agency RMBS5,114 2,110 7,224 5,743 2,396 8,139 
Total14,950 5,430,558 5,445,508 15,678 5,029,628 5,045,306 
Schedule of Fair Value of MBS and GSE CRTs According to Weighted Average Life Classification
The following table summarizes our MBS portfolio according to estimated weighted average life classifications as of December 31, 2024 and 2023.
As of
$ in thousandsDecember 31, 2024December 31, 2023
Greater than one year and less than five years10,045 189,845 
Greater than or equal to five years5,435,463 4,855,461 
Total5,445,508 5,045,306 
Schedule of Unrealized Losses and Estimated Fair Value of MBS and GSE CRTs by Length of Time
The following tables present the estimated fair value and gross unrealized losses of our MBS by length of time that such securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position at December 31, 2024 and 2023.
As of December 31, 2024Less than 12 Months12 Months or MoreTotal
$ in thousandsFair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Number of SecuritiesFair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Number of SecuritiesFair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Number of Securities
Agency RMBS:
30 year fixed-rate pass-through (1)
2,251,552 (18,897)29 — — — 2,251,552 (18,897)29 
Agency-CMO (1)
— — — 18,909 (2,300)18,909 (2,300)
Agency CMBS (1)
792,031 (23,949)49 — — — 792,031 (23,949)49 
Non-Agency CMBS (2)
9,836 (510)— — — 9,836 (510)
Non-Agency RMBS (3)
— — — 1,322 (251)1,322 (251)
Total3,053,419 (43,356)79 20,231 (2,551)14 3,073,650 (45,907)93 
(1)Fair value option has been elected for all Agency securities in an unrealized loss position.
(2)Unrealized losses on non-Agency CMBS are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income. These losses are not reflected in an allowance for credit losses based on a comparison of discounted expected cash flows to current amortized cost basis.
(3)Includes non-Agency IO with a fair value of $1.1 million for which the fair value option has been elected. Such securities have unrealized losses of $231,000.
As of December 31, 2023Less than 12 Months12 Months or MoreTotal
$ in thousandsFair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Number of SecuritiesFair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Number of SecuritiesFair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Number of Securities
Agency RMBS:
Agency-CMO (1)
17,486 (849)21,664 (2,574)39,150 (3,423)
Non-Agency CMBS (2)
9,935 (373)— — — 9,935 (373)
Non-Agency RMBS (3)
— — — 1,462 (418)1,462 (418)
Total27,421 (1,222)23,126 (2,992)15 50,547 (4,214)19 
(1)Fair value option has been elected for all Agency securities in an unrealized loss position.
(2)Unrealized losses on non-Agency CMBS are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income. These losses are not reflected in an allowance for credit losses based on a comparison of discounted expected cash flows to current amortized cost basis.
(3)Includes non-Agency IO with a fair value of $1.2 million for which the fair value option has been elected. Such securities have unrealized losses of $399,000.
Schedule of Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Allowance for Credit Loss
The following table presents a roll-forward of our allowance for credit losses.
$ in thousandsYears Ended December 31,
20242023
Beginning allowance for credit losses(320)— 
Additions to the allowance for credit losses on securities for which credit losses were not previously recorded— (320)
Additional increases to the allowance for credit losses on securities that had an allowance recorded in a previous period(458)— 
Write-offs charged against the allowance124 — 
Ending allowance for credit losses(654)(320)
Schedule of Gain (Loss) on Investments
The following table summarizes the components of our total gain (loss) on investments, net for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022.
 Years Ended December 31,
$ in thousands202420232022
Gross realized gains on sale of MBS7,032 5,363 5,348 
Gross realized losses on sale of MBS(16,156)(163,391)(1,169,258)
Net unrealized gains (losses) on MBS accounted for under the fair value option(124,329)50,364 118,365 
Net unrealized gains (losses) on commercial loan— — 404 
Net unrealized gains (losses) on U.S. Treasury securities(372)372 — 
Net realized gains (losses) on U.S. Treasury securities(86)12 (34,198)
Total gain (loss) on investments, net (133,911)(107,280)(1,079,339)
Schedule of Components of MBS and GSE CRT Interest Income
The following tables present components of interest income recognized on our mortgage-backed and other securities portfolio for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022.
For the Year ended December 31, 2024
$ in thousandsCoupon
Interest
Net (Premium
Amortization)/ Discount Accretion
Interest
Income
Agency RMBS258,864 4,948 263,812 
Agency CMBS19,259 433 19,692 
Non-Agency CMBS498 496 994 
Non-Agency RMBS1,080 (410)670 
U.S. Treasury securities22 (1)21 
Other (inclusive of interest earned on cash balances)1,357 — 1,357 
Total281,080 5,466 286,546 
 
For the Year ended December 31, 2023
$ in thousandsCoupon
Interest
Net (Premium Amortization)/Discount AccretionInterest
Income
Agency RMBS266,193 5,160 271,353 
Non-Agency CMBS1,597 1,101 2,698 
Non-Agency RMBS1,132 (479)653 
U.S. Treasury securities31 291 322 
Other (inclusive of interest earned on cash balances)2,903 — 2,903 
Total271,856 6,073 277,929 
 
For the Year ended December 31, 2022
$ in thousandsCoupon
Interest
Net (Premium Amortization)/Discount AccretionInterest
Income
Agency RMBS191,898 (6,755)185,143 
Non-Agency CMBS2,366 1,624 3,990 
Non-Agency RMBS1,223 (552)671 
U.S. Treasury securities1,773 (41)1,732 
Other (inclusive of interest earned on cash balances)1,030 — 1,030 
Total198,290 (5,724)192,566 
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U.S. Treasury Securities (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]  
Schedule of Debt Securities, Trading, and Equity Securities, FV-NI The following table presents the components of the carrying value of our U.S. Treasury security as of December 31, 2023. We classified the security as a trading security and sold the security in 2024.
As of
$ in thousandsDecember 31, 2023
Principal balance10,000 
Unamortized premium842 
Amortized cost10,842 
Unrealized gain (loss)372 
Fair value 11,214 
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Borrowings (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Borrowings
The following tables summarize certain characteristics of our repurchase agreements at December 31, 2024 and 2023. Refer to Note 6 - “Collateral Positions” for collateral pledged and held under our repurchase agreements.
As of
December 31, 2024December 31, 2023
$ in thousandsAmount
Outstanding
Weighted
Average
Interest
Rate
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Maturity
(days)
Amount
Outstanding
Weighted
Average
Interest
Rate
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Maturity
(days)
Repurchase Agreements - Agency RMBS4,112,219 4.80 %294,458,695 5.53 %20
Repurchase Agreements - Agency CMBS781,739 4.77 %32— N/AN/A
Total Borrowings4,893,958 4.80 %294,458,695 5.53 %20
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Collateral Positions (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Fair Value of Collateral Hold and Pledged
The following table summarizes the fair value of collateral that we pledged and held under our repurchase agreements, interest rate swaps, futures contracts, and TBAs as of December 31, 2024 and 2023. Refer to Note 2 - “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Fair Value Measurements” for a description of how we determine fair value. Agency RMBS and Agency CMBS collateral pledged is included in mortgage-backed securities on our consolidated balance sheets. Cash collateral pledged on centrally cleared interest rate swaps and futures contracts is classified as restricted cash on our consolidated balance sheets. Cash collateral pledged on TBAs accounted for as derivatives is classified as due from counterparties on our consolidated balance sheets.
Cash collateral held that is not restricted for use is included in cash and cash equivalents on our consolidated balance sheets and the liability to return the collateral is included in collateral held payable. Non-cash collateral held is only recognized if the counterparty defaults or if we sell the pledged collateral. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, we did not recognize any non-cash collateral held on our consolidated balance sheets.
$ in thousandsAs of
Collateral PledgedDecember 31, 2024December 31, 2023
Repurchase Agreements:
Agency RMBS4,323,626 4,712,185 
Agency CMBS805,860 — 
Total repurchase agreements collateral pledged5,129,486 4,712,185 
Derivative Instruments:
Cash 580 — 
Restricted cash137,478 121,670 
Total derivative instruments collateral pledged138,058 121,670 
Total Collateral Pledged:
Mortgage-backed securities5,129,486 4,712,185 
Cash580 — 
Restricted cash137,478 121,670 
Total collateral pledged5,267,544 4,833,855 
As of
Collateral HeldDecember 31, 2024December 31, 2023
Repurchase Agreements:
Cash— 2,475 
Non-cash collateral— 39,130 
Total repurchase agreements collateral held— 41,605 
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Derivatives and Hedging Activities (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Derivative Instruments
The following table summarizes changes in the notional amount of our derivative instruments during 2024.
$ in thousandsNotional Amount as of December 31, 2023AdditionsSettlement,
Termination,
Expiration
or Exercise
Notional Amount as of December 31, 2024
Interest Rate Swaps4,065,000 2,640,000 (3,440,000)3,265,000 
Futures Contracts— 2,842,000 (1,440,000)1,402,000 
TBA Purchase Contracts — 1,500,000 (1,400,000)100,000 
TBA Sale Contracts— (1,500,000)1,400,000 (100,000)
Total4,065,000 5,482,000 (4,880,000)4,667,000 
Schedule of Interest Rate Swaps Outstanding
As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, we had interest rate swaps whereby we pay interest at a fixed rate and receive floating interest based on the secured overnight financing rate (“SOFR”) with the following maturities outstanding.
$ in thousandsAs of December 31, 2024
MaturitiesNotional
Amount
Weighted Average Fixed Pay RateWeighted Average Floating Receive RateWeighted Average Years to Maturity
Less than 3 years1,730,000 1.06 %4.49 %2.2
3 to 5 years375,000 0.39 %4.49 %4.3
5 to 7 years750,000 0.57 %4.49 %5.8
Greater than 10 years410,000 1.83 %4.49 %18.9
Total3,265,000 0.97 %4.49 %5.3
$ in thousandsAs of December 31, 2023
MaturitiesNotional
Amount
Weighted Average Fixed Pay RateWeighted Average Floating Receive RateWeighted Average Years to Maturity
Less than 3 years950,000 2.55 %5.38 %1.6
3 to 5 years1,375,000 0.29 %5.38 %3.8
5 to 7 years1,150,000 0.55 %5.38 %6.6
Greater than 10 years590,000 1.75 %5.38 %21.4
Total4,065,000 1.10 %5.38 %6.6
Schedule of Futures Contracts The table below presents certain details of our futures contracts as of December 31, 2024. We did not hold any futures contracts as of December 31, 2023.
As of December 31, 2024
$ in thousandsNotional Amount - Short
10 year U.S. Treasury futures136,000 
Ultra 10 year U.S. Treasury futures1,057,000 
30 year U.S. Treasury futures209,000 
Total1,402,000 
Schedule of TBA Contracts The following table summarizes certain characteristics of our TBAs accounted for as derivatives as of December 31, 2024. We did not have any TBAs outstanding as of December 31, 2023.
$ in thousandsAs of December 31, 2024
Notional AmountImplied Cost BasisImplied Market Value
Net Carrying Value - Asset (Liability) (1)
TBA purchase contracts100,000 99,800 99,173 (627)
TBA sales contracts(100,000)(99,194)(99,173)21 
Net TBA derivatives— 606 — (606)
(1)Derivative assets and derivative liabilities related to TBAs are presented gross on the consolidated balance sheets.
Schedule of Fair Value of Derivative Financial Instruments and Classification on Balance Sheet
The table below presents the fair value of our derivative financial instruments, as well as their classification on our consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2024 and 2023.
$ in thousands     
Derivative AssetsDerivative Liabilities
As of December 31, 2024As of December 31, 2023As of December 31, 2024As of December 31, 2023
Balance
Sheet
Fair ValueFair ValueBalance
Sheet
Fair ValueFair Value
Interest Rate Swaps Asset1,549 939 Interest Rate Swaps Liability — — 
Futures Contract3,463 — Futures Contract— — 
TBAs21 — TBAs627 — 
Total Derivative Assets5,033 939 Total Derivative Liabilities627 — 
Schedule of Effect of Derivative Financial Instruments on Statement of Operations
The following tables summarize the effect of interest rate swaps, futures contracts, TBAs and currency forward contracts reported in gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net on the consolidated statements of operations for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022.
$ in thousandsYear ended December 31, 2024
Derivative
not designated as
hedging instrument
Realized gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net Contractual net
interest income (expense)
Unrealized
gain (loss), net
Gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net
Interest Rate Swaps(47,581)161,762 610 114,791 
Futures Contracts58,000 — 3,463 61,463 
TBAs986 — (606)380 
Total11,405 161,762 3,467 176,634 

$ in thousandsYear ended December 31, 2023
Derivative
not designated as
hedging instrument
Realized gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net Contractual net
interest income (expense)
Unrealized
gain (loss), net
Gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net
Interest Rate Swaps(177,628)239,008 918 62,298 
Currency Forward Contracts(18)— — (18)
TBAs(1,880)— 1,438 (442)
Total(179,526)239,008 2,356 61,838 

$ in thousandsYear ended December 31, 2022
Derivative
not designated as
hedging instrument
Realized gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net Contractual net
interest income (expense)
Unrealized
gain (loss), net
Gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net
Interest Rate Swaps593,035 86,872 11,426 691,333 
Currency Forward Contracts919 — (271)648 
TBAs(134,488)— 1,514 (132,974)
Total459,466 86,872 12,669 559,007 
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Offsetting Assets and Liabilities (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Offsetting [Abstract]  
Schedule of Offsetting Assets
The following tables present information about the assets and liabilities that are subject to master netting arrangements (or similar agreements) and can potentially be offset on our consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023. The daily variation margin payments for centrally cleared interest rate swaps and futures contracts are characterized as settlement of the derivative itself rather than collateral. Our derivative assets of $1.5 million related to centrally cleared interest rate swaps and $3.5 million related to future contracts as of December 31, 2024 (December 31, 2023: asset of $939,000 related to centrally cleared interest rate swaps) are not included in the table below as a result of this characterization of daily variation margin.
As of December 31, 2024
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the
Consolidated Balance Sheets
$ in thousandsGross
Amounts of
Recognized
Assets (Liabilities)
Gross
Amounts
Offset in the
Consolidated
Balance
Sheets
Net Amounts
of Assets (Liabilities)
presented
in the
Consolidated
Balance Sheets
Financial
Instruments

Cash Collateral
(Received) Pledged
Net Amount
Assets
Derivatives (1) (2)
21 — 21 — — 21 
Total Assets21 — 21 — — 21 
Liabilities
Derivatives (1) (2)
(627)— (627)— 580 (47)
Repurchase Agreements (3)
(4,893,958)— (4,893,958)4,893,958 — — 
Total Liabilities(4,894,585)— (4,894,585)4,893,958 580 (47)
As of December 31, 2023
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the
Consolidated Balance Sheets
$ in thousandsGross
Amounts of
Recognized
Assets (Liabilities)
Gross
Amounts
Offset in the
Consolidated
Balance
Sheets
Net Amounts
of Assets (Liabilities)
presented
in the
Consolidated
Balance Sheets
Financial
Instruments
Cash Collateral
(Received) Pledged
Net Amount
Liabilities
Repurchase Agreements (3)
(4,458,695)— (4,458,695)4,458,695 — — 
Total Liabilities(4,458,695)— (4,458,695)4,458,695 — — 
(1)Amounts represent derivative assets and derivative liabilities which could potentially be offset against other derivative assets, derivative liabilities and cash collateral pledged or received.
(2)Cash collateral pledged by us on our derivatives was $138.1 million as of December 31, 2024 (December 31, 2023: $121.7 million) of which $137.5 million relates to initial margin pledged on centrally cleared interest rate swaps and futures contracts (December 31, 2023: $121.7 million for centrally cleared interest rate swaps). Centrally cleared interest rate swaps are excluded from the tables above. We held no cash collateral on our derivatives as of December 31, 2024 or December 31, 2023.
(3)The fair value of securities pledged against our borrowings under repurchase agreements was $5.1 billion as of December 31, 2024 (December 31, 2023: $4.7 billion). We held no cash collateral under repurchase agreements as of December 31, 2024 (December 31, 2023: $2.5 million). Gross amounts not offset are limited to the net amount of repurchase agreement liabilities presented sufficient to reduce the net amount to zero for each counterparty. Accordingly, cash collateral held under repurchase agreements is not shown in the table above, but the obligation to return the cash collateral is separately reported within collateral held payable on the consolidated balance sheets.
Schedule of Offsetting Liabilities
The following tables present information about the assets and liabilities that are subject to master netting arrangements (or similar agreements) and can potentially be offset on our consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023. The daily variation margin payments for centrally cleared interest rate swaps and futures contracts are characterized as settlement of the derivative itself rather than collateral. Our derivative assets of $1.5 million related to centrally cleared interest rate swaps and $3.5 million related to future contracts as of December 31, 2024 (December 31, 2023: asset of $939,000 related to centrally cleared interest rate swaps) are not included in the table below as a result of this characterization of daily variation margin.
As of December 31, 2024
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the
Consolidated Balance Sheets
$ in thousandsGross
Amounts of
Recognized
Assets (Liabilities)
Gross
Amounts
Offset in the
Consolidated
Balance
Sheets
Net Amounts
of Assets (Liabilities)
presented
in the
Consolidated
Balance Sheets
Financial
Instruments

Cash Collateral
(Received) Pledged
Net Amount
Assets
Derivatives (1) (2)
21 — 21 — — 21 
Total Assets21 — 21 — — 21 
Liabilities
Derivatives (1) (2)
(627)— (627)— 580 (47)
Repurchase Agreements (3)
(4,893,958)— (4,893,958)4,893,958 — — 
Total Liabilities(4,894,585)— (4,894,585)4,893,958 580 (47)
As of December 31, 2023
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the
Consolidated Balance Sheets
$ in thousandsGross
Amounts of
Recognized
Assets (Liabilities)
Gross
Amounts
Offset in the
Consolidated
Balance
Sheets
Net Amounts
of Assets (Liabilities)
presented
in the
Consolidated
Balance Sheets
Financial
Instruments
Cash Collateral
(Received) Pledged
Net Amount
Liabilities
Repurchase Agreements (3)
(4,458,695)— (4,458,695)4,458,695 — — 
Total Liabilities(4,458,695)— (4,458,695)4,458,695 — — 
(1)Amounts represent derivative assets and derivative liabilities which could potentially be offset against other derivative assets, derivative liabilities and cash collateral pledged or received.
(2)Cash collateral pledged by us on our derivatives was $138.1 million as of December 31, 2024 (December 31, 2023: $121.7 million) of which $137.5 million relates to initial margin pledged on centrally cleared interest rate swaps and futures contracts (December 31, 2023: $121.7 million for centrally cleared interest rate swaps). Centrally cleared interest rate swaps are excluded from the tables above. We held no cash collateral on our derivatives as of December 31, 2024 or December 31, 2023.
(3)The fair value of securities pledged against our borrowings under repurchase agreements was $5.1 billion as of December 31, 2024 (December 31, 2023: $4.7 billion). We held no cash collateral under repurchase agreements as of December 31, 2024 (December 31, 2023: $2.5 million). Gross amounts not offset are limited to the net amount of repurchase agreement liabilities presented sufficient to reduce the net amount to zero for each counterparty. Accordingly, cash collateral held under repurchase agreements is not shown in the table above, but the obligation to return the cash collateral is separately reported within collateral held payable on the consolidated balance sheets.
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Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Schedule of Fair Values Measured on Recurring Basis
The following tables present our assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis.
As of December 31, 2024
 Fair Value Measurements Using: 
$ in thousandsLevel 1Level 2Level 3 Total at
Fair Value
Assets:
Mortgage-backed securities (1)
— 5,445,508 — 5,445,508 
Derivative assets3,463 1,570 — 5,033 
Total assets3,463 5,447,078 — 5,450,541 
Liabilities:
Derivative liabilities— 627 — 627 
Total liabilities— 627 — 627 
 
As of December 31, 2023
 Fair Value Measurements Using: 
$ in thousandsLevel 1Level 2Level 3
NAV as a practical expedient (3)
Total at
Fair Value
Assets:
Mortgage-backed securities (1)
— 5,045,306 — — 5,045,306 
U.S. Treasury securities (2)
— 11,214 — — 11,214 
Derivative assets— 939 — — 939 
Other assets— — — 500 500 
Total assets— 5,057,459 — 500 5,057,959 
(1)For more detail about the fair value of our MBS, refer to Note 3 - “Mortgage-Backed Securities”.
(2)For more information on U.S. Treasury securities, refer to Note 4 - “U.S. Treasury Securities”.
(3)Our investment in an unconsolidated ventures was valued using the net asset value (“NAV”) as a practical expedient and was not subject to redemption, although investors could sell or transfer their interest at the approval of the general partner of the underlying funds. The unconsolidated venture made its final distribution in the first quarter of 2024.
Schedule of Carrying Values and Estimated Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The following table presents the carrying value and estimated fair value of our financial instruments that are not carried at fair value on the consolidated balance sheets at December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023.
As of
 December 31, 2024December 31, 2023
$ in thousandsCarrying
Value
Estimated
Fair Value
Carrying
Value
Estimated
Fair Value
Financial Liabilities:
Repurchase agreements4,893,958 4,895,017 4,458,695 4,458,662 
Total4,893,958 4,895,017 4,458,695 4,458,662 
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Related Party Transactions (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]  
Schedule of Related Party Transactions
The following table summarizes the costs incurred on our behalf by our Manager for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022.
Years ended December 31,
$ in thousands202420232022
Incurred costs, prepaid or expensed6,617 6,963 8,085 
Incurred costs, charged or expected to be charged against equity as a cost of raising capital365 257 223 
Total incurred costs, originally paid by our Manager6,982 7,220 8,308 
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Stockholders' Equity (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Equity [Abstract]  
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
The following tables present the components of total other comprehensive income (loss), net and accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”) at December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. The tables exclude gains and losses on MBS that are accounted for under the fair value option.
Year ended December 31, 2024
$ in thousandsEquity method investmentsAvailable-for-sale securitiesDerivatives and hedgingTotal
Total other comprehensive income (loss)
Unrealized gain (loss) on mortgage-backed securities, net— (1,051)— (1,051)
Reclassification of unrealized loss on available-for-sale securities to (increase) decrease in provision for credit losses— 526 — 526 
Total other comprehensive income (loss)— (525)— (525)
AOCI balance at beginning of period— 698 — 698 
Total other comprehensive income (loss)— (525)— (525)
AOCI balance at end of period— 173 — 173 
Year ended December 31, 2023
$ in thousandsEquity method investmentsAvailable-for-sale securitiesDerivatives and hedgingTotal
Total other comprehensive income (loss)
Unrealized gain (loss) on mortgage-backed securities, net— (91)— (91)
Reclassification of unrealized loss on available-for-sale securities to (increase) decrease in provision for credit losses— 320 — 320 
Reclassification of amortization of net deferred (gain) loss on de-designated interest rate swaps to repurchase agreements interest expense— — (10,405)(10,405)
Currency translation adjustments on investment in unconsolidated venture(10)— — (10)
Reclassification of currency translation loss on investment in unconsolidated venture to other investment income (loss), net123 — — 123 
Total other comprehensive income (loss)113 229 (10,405)(10,063)
AOCI balance at beginning of period(113)469 10,405 10,761 
Total other comprehensive income (loss)113 229 (10,405)(10,063)
AOCI balance at end of period— 698 — 698 
Schedule of Dividends Declared
We declared the following dividends during 2024 and 2023.
$ in thousands, except per share amountsDividends Declared
Series B Preferred StockPer ShareIn AggregateDate of Payment
2024
November 4, 20240.4844 2,058 December 27, 2024
August 7, 20240.4844 2,058 September 27, 2024
May 7, 20240.4844 2,058 June 27, 2024
February 21, 20240.4844 2,086 March 27, 2024
2023
November 2, 20230.4844 2,131 December 27, 2023
August 2, 20230.4844 2,167 September 27, 2023
May 8, 20230.4844 2,186 June 27, 2023
February 17, 20230.4844 2,198 March 27, 2023
$ in thousands, except per share amountsDividends Declared
Series C Preferred StockPer ShareIn AggregateDate of Payment
2024
November 4, 20240.46875 3,386 December 27, 2024
August 7, 20240.46875 3,416 September 27, 2024
May 7, 20240.46875 3,450 June 27, 2024
February 21, 20240.46875 3,499 March 27, 2024
2023
November 2, 20230.46875 3,548 December 27, 2023
August 2, 20230.46875 3,605 September 27, 2023
May 8, 20230.46875 3,654 June 27, 2023
February 17, 20230.46875 3,664 March 27, 2023
$ in thousands, except per share amountsDividends Declared
Common StockPer ShareIn AggregateDate of Payment
2024
December 19, 20240.40 24,692 January 24, 2025
September 24, 20240.40 24,292 October 25, 2024
June 24, 20240.40 20,255 July 26, 2024
March 26, 20240.40 19,530 April 26, 2024
2023
December 18, 20230.40 19,384 January 26, 2024
September 26, 20230.40 19,384 October 27, 2023
June 21, 20230.40 17,834 July 27, 2023
March 27, 20230.40 16,658 April 27, 2023
The following table sets forth the dividends declared per share of our preferred and common stock and their related tax characterization for the fiscal tax years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.
Tax Characterization of Dividends
Fiscal Tax YearDividends Declared in Prior Year and Taxable in Current YearDividends Declared and Taxable in Current YearOrdinary DividendsReturn of CapitalCapital Gain Distribution
Series B Preferred Stock Dividends
Fiscal tax year 2024— 1.936700 1.936700 — — 
Fiscal tax year 2023— 1.936700 1.936700 — — 
Series C Preferred Stock Dividends
Fiscal tax year 2024— 1.875000 1.875000 — — 
Fiscal tax year 2023— 1.875000 1.875000 — — 
Common Stock Dividends
Fiscal tax year 2024— 1.600000 1.600000 — — 
Fiscal tax year 2023 0.650000 1.600000 2.250000 — — 
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Earnings (Loss) per Common Share (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Schedule of Earnings Per Share
Earnings (loss) per share for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 is computed as follows.
In thousands except per share amountsYears Ended December 31,
 202420232022
Numerator (Income)
Basic Earnings:
Net income (loss) available to common stockholders34,763 (37,541)(416,963)
Denominator (Weighted Average Shares)
Basic Earnings:
Shares available to common stockholders53,773 44,074 34,160 
Effect of dilutive securities:
Restricted stock awards— — 
Dilutive Shares53,775 44,074 34,160 
Earnings (loss) per share:
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders
Basic0.65 (0.85)(12.21)
Diluted0.65 (0.85)(12.21)
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Organization and Business Operations (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
segment
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Number of operating segments 1
Minimum distribution percentage of taxable income to qualify for REIT 90.00%
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details)
1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
May 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
subsidiary
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]        
Securities under Fair Value Option   $ 5,430,558,000   $ 5,029,628,000
Percentage of MBS and GSE CRT accounted for under the fair value option   99.70%   99.70%
Available-for-sale securities   $ 14,950,000   $ 15,678,000
FDIC deposit insurance limit amount   $ 250,000    
Income tax, taxable subsidiary person | subsidiary   1    
Common Stock        
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]        
Reverse stock split conversion ratio 0.1 0.1 0.1  
MBS and GSE CRT Securities        
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]        
Securities under Fair Value Option   $ 5,400,000,000   5,000,000,000.0
Available-for-sale securities   $ 15,000,000.0   $ 15,700,000
Percentage of MBS and GSE CRT securities classified as available-for-sale   0.30%   0.30%
v3.25.0.1
Mortgage-Backed Securities - Schedule of Investment Portfolio (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]      
Principal/ Notional Balance $ 6,261,004 $ 5,864,813  
Unamortized Premium (Discount) (797,195) (926,395)  
Amortized Cost 5,463,809 4,938,418  
Allowance for credit losses (654) (320) $ 0
Unrealized Gain/ (Loss), net (17,647) 107,208  
Fair Value $ 5,445,508 $ 5,045,306  
Period- end Weighted Average Yield 5.42% 5.42%  
Unamortized premium (discount) non-accretable portion $ 2,100 $ 2,100  
Percentage of non-agency RMBS interest-only, principal balance 96.70% 96.90%  
Percentage of non-agency RMBS interest-only, amortized cost 34.20% 37.60%  
Percentage of non-agency RMBS interest only, fair value 31.00% 31.70%  
30 year fixed-rate pass-through      
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]      
Principal/ Notional Balance $ 4,626,174 $ 5,005,512  
Unamortized Premium (Discount) (87,357) (159,924)  
Amortized Cost 4,538,817 4,845,588  
Allowance for credit losses 0 0  
Unrealized Gain/ (Loss), net 2,708 106,886  
Fair Value $ 4,541,525 $ 4,952,474  
Period- end Weighted Average Yield 5.50% 5.33%  
Agency-CMO      
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]      
Principal/ Notional Balance $ 529,137 $ 573,240  
Unamortized Premium (Discount) (461,674) (498,355)  
Amortized Cost 67,463 74,885  
Allowance for credit losses 0 0  
Unrealized Gain/ (Loss), net 3,313 (127)  
Fair Value $ 70,776 $ 74,758  
Period- end Weighted Average Yield 9.20% 9.74%  
Agency CMBS      
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]      
Principal/ Notional Balance $ 845,736    
Unamortized Premium (Discount) (5,830)    
Amortized Cost 839,906    
Allowance for credit losses 0    
Unrealized Gain/ (Loss), net (23,759)    
Fair Value $ 816,147 $ 0  
Period- end Weighted Average Yield 4.59%    
Non-Agency CMBS      
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]      
Principal/ Notional Balance $ 11,000 11,000  
Unamortized Premium (Discount) 0 (372)  
Amortized Cost 11,000 10,628  
Allowance for credit losses (654) (320)  
Unrealized Gain/ (Loss), net (510) (373)  
Fair Value $ 9,836 $ 9,935  
Period- end Weighted Average Yield 8.91% 9.58%  
Non-Agency RMBS      
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]      
Principal/ Notional Balance $ 248,957 $ 275,061  
Unamortized Premium (Discount) (242,334) (267,744)  
Amortized Cost 6,623 7,317  
Allowance for credit losses 0 0  
Unrealized Gain/ (Loss), net 601 822  
Fair Value $ 7,224 $ 8,139  
Period- end Weighted Average Yield 11.13% 9.10%  
Percentage of non-agency securities classified as fixed rate 66.40% 66.80%  
Percentage of non-agency securities classified as variable rate 33.00% 32.50%  
Percentage of non-agency securities classified as floating rate 0.60% 0.70%  
v3.25.0.1
Mortgage-Backed Securities - Schedule of Fair Value of Available-for-sale Securities and Securities Accounted for under Fair Value Option by Asset Type (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]    
Percentage of MBS and GSE CRT accounted for under the fair value option 99.70% 99.70%
Available-for-sale Securities $ 14,950 $ 15,678
Securities under Fair Value Option 5,430,558 5,029,628
Total Fair Value 5,445,508 5,045,306
30 year fixed-rate pass-through    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]    
Available-for-sale Securities 0 0
Securities under Fair Value Option 4,541,525 4,952,474
Total Fair Value 4,541,525 4,952,474
Agency-CMO    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]    
Available-for-sale Securities 0 0
Securities under Fair Value Option 70,776 74,758
Total Fair Value 70,776 74,758
Non-Agency CMBS    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]    
Available-for-sale Securities 9,836 9,935
Securities under Fair Value Option 0 0
Total Fair Value 9,836 9,935
Non-Agency RMBS    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]    
Available-for-sale Securities 5,114 5,743
Securities under Fair Value Option 2,110 2,396
Total Fair Value 7,224 8,139
Agency CMBS    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]    
Available-for-sale Securities 0 0
Securities under Fair Value Option 816,147 0
Total Fair Value $ 816,147 $ 0
v3.25.0.1
Mortgage-Backed Securities - Schedule of Components of Carrying Value of MBS and GSE CRT Portfolio (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]      
Commercial loan, held-for-investment $ 24,870 $ 26,604  
Principal/notional balance 6,261,004 5,864,813  
Unamortized premium 19,651 5,061  
Unamortized discount (816,846) (931,456)  
Allowance for credit losses (654) (320) $ 0
Gross unrealized gains 28,260 111,422  
Gross unrealized losses (45,907) (4,214)  
Fair Value 5,445,508 5,045,306  
MBS      
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]      
Commercial loan, held-for-investment 24,900 22,300  
Principal/notional balance 5,491,175 5,025,062  
Unamortized premium 19,651 5,061  
Unamortized discount (116,744) (169,342)  
Allowance for credit losses (654) (320)  
Gross unrealized gains 22,443 107,899  
Gross unrealized losses (43,376) (393)  
Fair Value 5,372,495 4,967,967  
Interest-Only Securities      
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]      
Principal/notional balance 769,829 839,751  
Unamortized premium 0 0  
Unamortized discount (700,102) (762,114)  
Allowance for credit losses 0 0  
Gross unrealized gains 5,817 3,523  
Gross unrealized losses (2,531) (3,821)  
Fair Value $ 73,013 $ 77,339  
v3.25.0.1
Mortgage-Backed Securities - Schedule of Fair Value of Mortgage-Backed Securities According to Weighted Average Life Classification (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]    
Greater than one year and less than five years $ 10,045 $ 189,845
Greater than or equal to five years 5,435,463 4,855,461
Total $ 5,445,508 $ 5,045,306
v3.25.0.1
Mortgage-Backed Securities - Schedule of Unrealized Losses and Estimated Fair Value of MBS and GSE CRT by Length of Time (Details)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
security
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
security
Fair Value    
Less than 12 Months $ 3,053,419 $ 27,421
12 Months or More 20,231 23,126
Total 3,073,650 50,547
Unrealized Losses    
Less than 12 Months (43,356) (1,222)
12 Months or More (2,551) (2,992)
Total $ (45,907) $ (4,214)
Number of Securities    
Less than 12 Months (in securities) | security 79 4
12 Months or More (in securities) | security 14 15
Total (in securities) | security 93 19
30 year fixed-rate pass-through    
Fair Value    
Less than 12 Months $ 2,251,552  
12 Months or More 0  
Total 2,251,552  
Unrealized Losses    
Less than 12 Months (18,897)  
12 Months or More 0  
Total $ (18,897)  
Number of Securities    
Less than 12 Months (in securities) | security 29  
12 Months or More (in securities) | security 0  
Total (in securities) | security 29  
Agency-CMO    
Fair Value    
Less than 12 Months $ 0 $ 17,486
12 Months or More 18,909 21,664
Total 18,909 39,150
Unrealized Losses    
Less than 12 Months 0 (849)
12 Months or More (2,300) (2,574)
Total $ (2,300) $ (3,423)
Number of Securities    
Less than 12 Months (in securities) | security 0 3
12 Months or More (in securities) | security 5 6
Total (in securities) | security 5 9
Agency CMBS    
Fair Value    
Less than 12 Months $ 792,031  
12 Months or More 0  
Total 792,031  
Unrealized Losses    
Less than 12 Months (23,949)  
12 Months or More 0  
Total $ (23,949)  
Number of Securities    
Less than 12 Months (in securities) | security 49  
12 Months or More (in securities) | security 0  
Total (in securities) | security 49  
Non-Agency CMBS    
Fair Value    
Less than 12 Months $ 9,836 $ 9,935
12 Months or More 0 0
Total 9,836 9,935
Unrealized Losses    
Less than 12 Months (510) (373)
12 Months or More 0 0
Total $ (510) $ (373)
Number of Securities    
Less than 12 Months (in securities) | security 1 1
12 Months or More (in securities) | security 0 0
Total (in securities) | security 1 1
Non-Agency RMBS    
Fair Value    
Less than 12 Months $ 0 $ 0
12 Months or More 1,322 1,462
Total 1,322 1,462
Unrealized Losses    
Less than 12 Months 0 0
12 Months or More (251) (418)
Total $ (251) $ (418)
Number of Securities    
Less than 12 Months (in securities) | security 0 0
12 Months or More (in securities) | security 9 9
Total (in securities) | security 9 9
Non-Agency IO    
Fair Value    
Total $ 1,100 $ 1,200
Unrealized Losses    
Total $ (231) $ (399)
v3.25.0.1
Mortgage-Backed Securities - Schedule of Roll-forward of Allowance For Credit Losses (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]    
Beginning allowance for credit losses $ (320) $ 0
Additions to the allowance for credit losses on securities for which credit losses were not previously recorded 0 (320)
Additional increases to the allowance for credit losses on securities that had an allowance recorded in a previous period (458) 0
Write-offs charged against the allowance 124 0
Ending allowance for credit losses $ (654) $ (320)
v3.25.0.1
Mortgage-Backed Securities - Schedule of Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]      
Gross realized gains on sale of MBS $ 7,032 $ 5,363 $ 5,348
Gross realized losses on sale of MBS (16,156) (163,391) (1,169,258)
Net unrealized gains (losses) on MBS accounted for under the fair value option (124,329) 50,364 118,365
Total gain (loss) on investments, net (133,911) (107,280) (1,079,339)
Commercial loan      
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]      
Net unrealized gains (losses) on commercial loan 0 0 404
U.S. Treasury securities      
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]      
Net unrealized gains (losses) on commercial loan (372) 372 0
Net realized gains (losses) on U.S. Treasury securities $ (86) $ 12 $ (34,198)
v3.25.0.1
Mortgage-Backed Securities - Schedule of Components of MBS and GSE CRT Interest Income (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]        
Coupon Interest   $ 281,080 $ 271,856 $ 198,290
Net (Premium Amortization)/ Discount Accretion   5,466 6,073 (5,724)
Interest Income   286,546 277,929 192,566
Agency RMBS        
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]        
Coupon Interest   258,864 266,193 191,898
Net (Premium Amortization)/ Discount Accretion   4,948 5,160 (6,755)
Interest Income   263,812 271,353 185,143
Agency CMBS        
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]        
Coupon Interest $ 19,259      
Net (Premium Amortization)/ Discount Accretion 433      
Interest Income $ 19,692      
Non-Agency CMBS        
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]        
Coupon Interest   498 1,597 2,366
Net (Premium Amortization)/ Discount Accretion   496 1,101 1,624
Interest Income   994 2,698 3,990
Non-Agency RMBS        
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]        
Coupon Interest   1,080 1,132 1,223
Net (Premium Amortization)/ Discount Accretion   (410) (479) (552)
Interest Income   670 653 671
U.S. Treasury securities        
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]        
Coupon Interest   22 31 1,773
Net (Premium Amortization)/ Discount Accretion   (1) 291 (41)
Interest Income   21 322 1,732
Other (inclusive of interest earned on cash balances)        
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]        
Coupon Interest   1,357 2,903 1,030
Net (Premium Amortization)/ Discount Accretion   0 0 0
Interest Income   $ 1,357 $ 2,903 $ 1,030
v3.25.0.1
U.S. Treasury Securities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2024
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]    
Principal balance $ 10,000  
Unamortized premium 842  
Amortized cost 10,842  
Unrealized gain (loss) 372  
Fair value $ 11,214 $ 0
v3.25.0.1
Borrowings - Additional Information (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Minimum  
Repurchase Agreement Counterparty  
Debt instrument term 1 month
Maximum  
Repurchase Agreement Counterparty  
Debt instrument term 6 months
v3.25.0.1
Borrowings - Schedule of Borrowings (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Secured Debt, Excluding Asset-backed Securities    
Total Borrowings    
Amount Outstanding $ 4,893,958 $ 4,458,695
Weighted Average Interest Rate 4.80% 5.53%
Weighted Average Remaining Maturity (days) 29 days 20 days
Agency RMBS    
Repurchase Agreements - Agency RMBS    
Amount Outstanding $ 4,112,219 $ 4,458,695
Weighted Average Interest Rate 4.80% 5.53%
Weighted Average Remaining Maturity (days) 29 days 20 days
Agency CMBS    
Repurchase Agreements - Agency RMBS    
Amount Outstanding $ 781,739 $ 0
Weighted Average Interest Rate 4.77%  
Weighted Average Remaining Maturity (days) 32 days  
v3.25.0.1
Collateral Positions (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Derivative [Line Items]    
Cash   $ 2,500
Collateral ratio 105.00% 106.00%
Collateral Pledged    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Total repurchase agreements collateral pledged $ 5,129,486 $ 4,712,185
Total collateral pledged 5,267,544 4,833,855
Derivative Instruments: | Collateral Pledged    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Total derivative instruments collateral pledged 138,058 121,670
Repurchase Agreements:    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Cash 0 2,475
Non-cash collateral 0 39,130
Total repurchase agreements collateral held 0 41,605
Mortgage-backed securities | Collateral Pledged    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Total collateral pledged 5,129,486 4,712,185
Cash | Collateral Pledged    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Total collateral pledged 580 0
Cash | Derivative Instruments: | Collateral Pledged    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Total derivative instruments collateral pledged 580 0
Restricted cash | Collateral Pledged    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Total collateral pledged 137,478 121,670
Restricted cash | Derivative Instruments: | Collateral Pledged    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Total derivative instruments collateral pledged 137,478 121,670
Agency RMBS | Collateral Pledged    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Total repurchase agreements collateral pledged 4,323,626 4,712,185
Agency CMBS | Collateral Pledged    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Total repurchase agreements collateral pledged $ 805,860 $ 0
v3.25.0.1
Derivatives and Hedging Activities - Schedule of Outstanding Interest Rate Swaptions and Derivative Instrument Information (Details)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Changes in notional amount of derivative instruments [Roll Forward]  
Notional Amount as of December 31, 2023 $ 4,065,000
Additions 5,482,000
Settlement, Termination, Expiration or Exercise (4,880,000)
Notional Amount as of December 31, 2024 4,667,000
Interest Rate Swaps  
Changes in notional amount of derivative instruments [Roll Forward]  
Notional Amount as of December 31, 2023 4,065,000
Additions 2,640,000
Settlement, Termination, Expiration or Exercise (3,440,000)
Notional Amount as of December 31, 2024 3,265,000
Futures Contracts  
Changes in notional amount of derivative instruments [Roll Forward]  
Notional Amount as of December 31, 2023 0
Additions 2,842,000
Settlement, Termination, Expiration or Exercise (1,440,000)
Notional Amount as of December 31, 2024 1,402,000
TBA Purchase Contracts  
Changes in notional amount of derivative instruments [Roll Forward]  
Notional Amount as of December 31, 2023 0
Additions 1,500,000
Settlement, Termination, Expiration or Exercise (1,400,000)
Notional Amount as of December 31, 2024 100,000
TBA Sale Contracts  
Changes in notional amount of derivative instruments [Roll Forward]  
Notional Amount as of December 31, 2023 0
Additions (1,500,000)
Settlement, Termination, Expiration or Exercise 1,400,000
Notional Amount as of December 31, 2024 $ (100,000)
v3.25.0.1
Derivatives and Hedging Activities - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures      
Gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net $ 176,634 $ 61,838 $ 559,007
Interest Rate Swaps      
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures      
Gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net   $ (10,400) $ (19,700)
v3.25.0.1
Derivatives and Hedging Activities - Schedule of Interest Rate Swaps Outstanding (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Derivative [Line Items]    
Notional Amount $ 4,667,000 $ 4,065,000
Interest Rate Swap, Fixed Rate    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Notional Amount $ 3,265,000 $ 4,065,000
Weighted Average Fixed Pay Rate 0.97% 1.10%
Weighted Average Floating Receive Rate 4.49% 5.38%
Weighted Average Years to Maturity 5 years 3 months 18 days 6 years 7 months 6 days
Less than 3 years | Interest Rate Swap, Fixed Rate    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Notional Amount $ 1,730,000 $ 950,000
Weighted Average Fixed Pay Rate 1.06% 2.55%
Weighted Average Floating Receive Rate 4.49% 5.38%
Weighted Average Years to Maturity 2 years 2 months 12 days 1 year 7 months 6 days
3 to 5 years | Interest Rate Swap, Fixed Rate    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Notional Amount $ 375,000 $ 1,375,000
Weighted Average Fixed Pay Rate 0.39% 0.29%
Weighted Average Floating Receive Rate 4.49% 5.38%
Weighted Average Years to Maturity 4 years 3 months 18 days 3 years 9 months 18 days
5 to 7 years | Interest Rate Swap, Fixed Rate    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Notional Amount $ 750,000 $ 1,150,000
Weighted Average Fixed Pay Rate 0.57% 0.55%
Weighted Average Floating Receive Rate 4.49% 5.38%
Weighted Average Years to Maturity 5 years 9 months 18 days 6 years 7 months 6 days
Greater than 10 years | Interest Rate Swap, Fixed Rate    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Notional Amount $ 410,000 $ 590,000
Weighted Average Fixed Pay Rate 1.83% 1.75%
Weighted Average Floating Receive Rate 4.49% 5.38%
Weighted Average Years to Maturity 18 years 10 months 24 days 21 years 4 months 24 days
v3.25.0.1
Derivatives and Hedging Activities - Schedule of Futures Contracts (Details) - Short - Future
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures  
Notional Amount $ 1,402,000
10 year U.S. Treasury futures  
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures  
Notional Amount 136,000
Ultra 10 year U.S. Treasury futures  
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures  
Notional Amount 1,057,000
30 year U.S. Treasury futures  
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures  
Notional Amount $ 209,000
v3.25.0.1
Derivatives and Hedging Activities - Schedule of TBA Contracts (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Derivative [Line Items]    
Notional Amount $ 4,667,000 $ 4,065,000
TBA Purchase Contracts    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Notional Amount 100,000 0
Implied Cost Basis 99,800  
Implied Market Value 99,173  
Net Carrying Value - Asset (Liability) (627)  
TBA Sale Contracts    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Notional Amount (100,000) $ 0
Implied Cost Basis (99,194)  
Implied Market Value (99,173)  
Net Carrying Value - Asset (Liability) 21  
T B A    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Notional Amount 0  
Implied Cost Basis 606  
Implied Market Value 0  
Net Carrying Value - Asset (Liability) $ (606)  
v3.25.0.1
Derivatives and Hedging Activities - Schedule of Fair Value of Derivative Financial Instruments Classification on Balance Sheet (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Derivatives, Fair Value    
Derivative Assets $ 5,033 $ 939
Derivative Liabilities 627 0
Interest Rate Swaps    
Derivatives, Fair Value    
Derivative Assets 1,549 939
Derivative Liabilities 0 0
Futures Contracts    
Derivatives, Fair Value    
Derivative Assets 3,463 0
Derivative Liabilities 0 0
TBAs    
Derivatives, Fair Value    
Derivative Assets 21 0
Derivative Liabilities $ 627 $ 0
v3.25.0.1
Derivatives and Hedging Activities - Schedule of Effect of Derivative Financial Instruments on Statement of Operations (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)      
Gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net $ 176,634 $ 61,838 $ 559,007
Interest Rate Swaps      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)      
Gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net   (10,400) (19,700)
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)      
Realized gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net 11,405 (179,526) 459,466
Contractual net interest income (expense) 161,762 239,008 86,872
Unrealized gain (loss), net 3,467 2,356 12,669
Gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net 176,634 61,838 559,007
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Interest Rate Swaps      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)      
Realized gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net (47,581) (177,628) 593,035
Contractual net interest income (expense) 161,762 239,008 86,872
Unrealized gain (loss), net 610 918 11,426
Gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net 114,791 62,298 691,333
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Futures Contracts      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)      
Realized gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net 58,000    
Contractual net interest income (expense) 0    
Unrealized gain (loss), net 3,463    
Gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net 61,463    
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Futures Contract      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)      
Realized gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net   (18) 919
Contractual net interest income (expense)   0 0
Unrealized gain (loss), net   0 (271)
Gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net   (18) 648
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | TBAs      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)      
Realized gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net 986 (1,880) (134,488)
Contractual net interest income (expense) 0 0 0
Unrealized gain (loss), net (606) 1,438 1,514
Gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net $ 380 $ (442) $ (132,974)
v3.25.0.1
Offsetting Assets and Liabilities - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Offsetting Liabilities [Line Items]    
Derivative assets $ 5,033 $ 939
Future    
Offsetting Liabilities [Line Items]    
Derivative assets 3,500  
Central Clearing Counterparty    
Offsetting Liabilities [Line Items]    
Derivative assets $ 1,500 $ 939
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Offsetting Assets and Liabilities - Offsetting of Derivatives (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Assets    
Derivative assets $ 21  
Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets 0  
Net Amounts of Assets (Liabilities) presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets 21  
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, Financial Instruments 0  
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, Cash Collateral (Received) Pledged 0  
Net Amount 21  
Derivatives:    
Gross amounts of recognized liabilities (627)  
Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets 0  
Net Amounts of Assets (Liabilities) presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets (627)  
Gross amounts not offset in the consolidated balance sheets, financial instruments 0  
Gross amounts not offset in the consolidated balance sheets, cash collateral pledged 580  
Net Amount (47)  
Repurchase Agreements:    
Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets (Liabilities) (4,893,958) $ (4,458,695)
Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets 0 0
Net Amounts of Assets (Liabilities) presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets (4,893,958) (4,458,695)
Gross amounts not offset in the consolidated balance sheets, financial instruments 4,893,958 4,458,695
Gross amounts not offset in the consolidated balance sheets, cash collateral pledged 0 0
Net Amount 0 0
Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets (Liabilities) (4,894,585) (4,458,695)
Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets 0 0
Net Amounts of Assets (Liabilities) presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets (4,894,585) (4,458,695)
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, Financial Instruments 4,893,958 4,458,695
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, Cash Collateral (Received) Pledged 580 0
Net Amount (47) 0
Fair value of securities pledged under repurchase agreements, excluding cash collateral 5,100,000 4,700,000
Cash collateral received   2,500
Cash collateral pledged on derivatives   121,700
Cash collateral pledged on interest swap rates $ 137,500 $ 121,700
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Fair Value of Financial Instruments - Schedule of Fair Values Measured on Recurring Basis (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Assets:    
Mortgage-backed securities $ 5,445,508 $ 5,045,306
Derivative assets 21  
Liabilities:    
Derivative liabilities 627  
Recurring    
Assets:    
Derivative assets 5,033 939
Other assets   500
Total assets 5,450,541 5,057,959
Liabilities:    
Derivative liabilities 627  
Total liabilities 627  
Recurring | Mortgage-backed securities    
Assets:    
Mortgage-backed securities 5,445,508 5,045,306
Recurring | U.S. Treasury securities    
Assets:    
Mortgage-backed securities   11,214
Recurring | Level 1    
Assets:    
Derivative assets 3,463 0
Other assets   0
Total assets 3,463 0
Liabilities:    
Derivative liabilities 0  
Total liabilities 0  
Recurring | Level 1 | Mortgage-backed securities    
Assets:    
Mortgage-backed securities 0 0
Recurring | Level 1 | U.S. Treasury securities    
Assets:    
Mortgage-backed securities   0
Recurring | Level 2    
Assets:    
Derivative assets 1,570 939
Other assets   0
Total assets 5,447,078 5,057,459
Liabilities:    
Derivative liabilities 627  
Total liabilities 627  
Recurring | Level 2 | Mortgage-backed securities    
Assets:    
Mortgage-backed securities 5,445,508 5,045,306
Recurring | Level 2 | U.S. Treasury securities    
Assets:    
Mortgage-backed securities   11,214
Recurring | Level 3    
Assets:    
Derivative assets 0 0
Other assets   0
Total assets 0 0
Liabilities:    
Derivative liabilities 0  
Total liabilities 0  
Recurring | Level 3 | Mortgage-backed securities    
Assets:    
Mortgage-backed securities $ 0 0
Recurring | Level 3 | U.S. Treasury securities    
Assets:    
Mortgage-backed securities   0
Recurring | NAV as a practical expedient    
Assets:    
Derivative assets   0
NAV as a practical expedient   500
Recurring | NAV as a practical expedient | Mortgage-backed securities    
Assets:    
Mortgage-backed securities   0
Recurring | NAV as a practical expedient | U.S. Treasury securities    
Assets:    
Mortgage-backed securities   $ 0
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Fair Value of Financial Instruments - Schedule of Carrying Value and Estimated Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Carrying Value    
Financial Liabilities:    
Repurchase agreements $ 4,893,958 $ 4,458,695
Total 4,893,958 4,458,695
Estimated Fair Value    
Financial Liabilities:    
Repurchase agreements 4,895,017 4,458,662
Total $ 4,895,017 $ 4,458,662
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Related Party Transactions - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]      
Management fee — related party $ 11,866 $ 12,290 $ 16,906
Management      
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]      
Fee paid by company to manager as percentage of company's shareholders' equity 1.50%    
Termination fee multiplier 3    
Termination fees assessment period 24 months    
Invesco Advisers, Inc. | Management      
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]      
Management fee — related party $ 1,500 $ 1,600 $ 1,500
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Related Party Transactions - Schedule of Related Party Transactions (Details) - Manager - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]      
Total incurred costs, originally paid by our Manager $ 6,982 $ 7,220 $ 8,308
Incurred costs, prepaid or expensed      
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]      
Total incurred costs, originally paid by our Manager 6,617 6,963 8,085
Incurred costs, charged or expected to be charged against equity as a cost of raising capital      
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]      
Total incurred costs, originally paid by our Manager $ 365 $ 257 $ 223
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Stockholders' Equity - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 27, 2024
Aug. 31, 2024
Aug. 30, 2024
Class of Stock [Line Items]            
Gain on repurchase of stock $ 427 $ 1,500        
Issuance and redemption costs of redeemed preferred stock $ 3,535 $ 0 $ 0      
Common stock, par value (in usd per share) $ 0.01 $ 0.01     $ 0.01  
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) 134,000,000 67,000,000     134,000,000 67,000,000
Restricted Stock            
Class of Stock [Line Items]            
Shares granted during the year (in shares) 64,969 45,567        
Series B Preferred Stock            
Class of Stock [Line Items]            
Repurchase and retirement of preferred stock (in shares) 138,008 151,637        
Preferred stock, redemption amount       $ 106,200    
Preferred stock, liquidation preference (in USD per share)       $ 25.00    
Preferred stock dividend rate 7.75%          
Preferred stock, price per share per annum $ 1.9375          
Series B Preferred Stock | Preferred Stock            
Class of Stock [Line Items]            
Repurchase and retirement of preferred stock (in shares) 138,008 151,637        
Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock            
Class of Stock [Line Items]            
Repurchase and retirement of preferred stock (in shares) 338,780 271,031        
Number of shares authorized to be repurchased (in shares) 706,659          
Preferred stock dividend rate 7.50%          
Preferred stock, price per share per annum $ 1.875          
Preferred stock dividends basis spread on variable rate 5.289%          
Preferred stock redemption price (in USD per share) $ 25.00          
Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock | Preferred Stock            
Class of Stock [Line Items]            
Repurchase and retirement of preferred stock (in shares) 338,780 271,031        
Preferred stock, liquidation preference (in USD per share) $ 25.00          
Preferred stock dividends basis spread on variable rate 0.26161%          
Common Stock            
Class of Stock [Line Items]            
Number of shares authorized to be repurchased (in shares) 1,816,359          
Common Stock | Equity Distribution Agreement            
Class of Stock [Line Items]            
Equity distribution agreement, number of shares to sell 11,095,561          
Number of shares sold in transaction (in shares) 13,204,968 9,699,471        
Proceeds from issuance of common stock $ 116,200 $ 109,100        
Payments of stock issuance costs $ 1,700 $ 1,500        
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Stockholders' Equity - Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) from derivative instruments:      
Unrealized gain (loss) on mortgage-backed securities, net $ (1,051) $ (91) $ (6,280)
Reclassification of unrealized loss on available-for-sale securities to (increase) decrease in provision for credit losses 526 320 0
Reclassification of amortization of net deferred (gain) loss on de-designated interest rate swaps to interest expense 0 (10,405) (19,708)
Currency translation adjustments on investment in unconsolidated venture 0 (10) (537)
Reclassification of currency translation loss on investment in unconsolidated venture to other investment income (loss), net 0 123 0
Total other comprehensive income (loss) (525) (10,063)  
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]      
Beginning balance 782,665 804,075 1,402,135
Total other comprehensive income (loss) (525) (10,063) (26,525)
Ending balance 730,729 782,665 804,075
Accumulated other comprehensive income      
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]      
Beginning balance 698 10,761 37,286
Total other comprehensive income (loss) (525) (10,063) (26,525)
Ending balance 173 698 10,761
Equity method investments      
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) from derivative instruments:      
Currency translation adjustments on investment in unconsolidated venture   (10)  
Reclassification of currency translation loss on investment in unconsolidated venture to other investment income (loss), net   123  
Total other comprehensive income (loss) 0 113  
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]      
Beginning balance 0 (113)  
Total other comprehensive income (loss) 0 113  
Ending balance 0 0 (113)
Available-for-sale securities      
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) from derivative instruments:      
Unrealized gain (loss) on mortgage-backed securities, net (1,051) (91)  
Reclassification of unrealized loss on available-for-sale securities to (increase) decrease in provision for credit losses 526 320  
Total other comprehensive income (loss) (525) 229  
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]      
Beginning balance 698 469  
Total other comprehensive income (loss) (525) 229  
Ending balance 173 698 469
Derivatives and hedging      
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) from derivative instruments:      
Reclassification of amortization of net deferred (gain) loss on de-designated interest rate swaps to interest expense   (10,405)  
Total other comprehensive income (loss) 0 (10,405)  
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]      
Beginning balance 0 10,405  
Total other comprehensive income (loss) 0 (10,405)  
Ending balance $ 0 $ 0 $ 10,405
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Stockholders' Equity - Schedule of Dividends Declared (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Class of Stock [Line Items]    
Common stock, dividends declared in prior year, taxable in current year (in dollars per share) $ 0 $ 0.650000
Common stock, dividends declared and taxable in current year (in dollars per share) 1.600000 1.600000
O 2024 Q4 Dividends    
Class of Stock [Line Items]    
Common stock dividend declared (in USD per share) $ 0.40  
Dividends, common stock $ 24,692  
O 2024 Q3 Dividends    
Class of Stock [Line Items]    
Common stock dividend declared (in USD per share) $ 0.40  
Dividends, common stock $ 24,292  
O 2024 Q2 Dividends    
Class of Stock [Line Items]    
Common stock dividend declared (in USD per share) $ 0.40  
Dividends, common stock $ 20,255  
O 2024 Q1 Dividends    
Class of Stock [Line Items]    
Common stock dividend declared (in USD per share) $ 0.40  
Dividends, common stock $ 19,530  
O 2023 Q4 Dividends    
Class of Stock [Line Items]    
Common stock dividend declared (in USD per share)   $ 0.40
Dividends, common stock   $ 19,384
O 2023 Q3 Dividends    
Class of Stock [Line Items]    
Common stock dividend declared (in USD per share)   $ 0.40
Dividends, common stock   $ 19,384
O 2023 Q2 Dividends    
Class of Stock [Line Items]    
Common stock dividend declared (in USD per share)   $ 0.40
Dividends, common stock   $ 17,834
O 2023 Q1 Dividends    
Class of Stock [Line Items]    
Common stock dividend declared (in USD per share)   $ 0.40
Dividends, common stock   $ 16,658
Ordinary Dividends    
Class of Stock [Line Items]    
Common stock dividend declared (in USD per share) $ 1.600000 $ 2.250000
Return of Capital    
Class of Stock [Line Items]    
Common stock dividend declared (in USD per share) 0 0
Capital Gain Distribution    
Class of Stock [Line Items]    
Common stock dividend declared (in USD per share) 0 0
Series B Preferred Stock    
Class of Stock [Line Items]    
Preferred stock, dividends declared in prior year, taxable in current year (in dollars per share) 0 0
Preferred stock, dividends declared and taxable in current year (in dollars per share) 1.936700 1.936700
Series B Preferred Stock | O 2024 Q4 Dividends    
Class of Stock [Line Items]    
Preferred stock dividend declared (in USD per share) $ 0.4844  
Dividends, preferred stock $ 2,058  
Series B Preferred Stock | O 2024 Q3 Dividends    
Class of Stock [Line Items]    
Preferred stock dividend declared (in USD per share) $ 0.4844  
Dividends, preferred stock $ 2,058  
Series B Preferred Stock | O 2024 Q2 Dividends    
Class of Stock [Line Items]    
Preferred stock dividend declared (in USD per share) $ 0.4844  
Dividends, preferred stock $ 2,058  
Series B Preferred Stock | O 2024 Q1 Dividends    
Class of Stock [Line Items]    
Preferred stock dividend declared (in USD per share) $ 0.4844  
Dividends, preferred stock $ 2,086  
Series B Preferred Stock | O 2023 Q4 Dividends    
Class of Stock [Line Items]    
Preferred stock dividend declared (in USD per share)   $ 0.4844
Dividends, preferred stock   $ 2,131
Series B Preferred Stock | O 2023 Q3 Dividends    
Class of Stock [Line Items]    
Preferred stock dividend declared (in USD per share)   $ 0.4844
Dividends, preferred stock   $ 2,167
Series B Preferred Stock | O 2023 Q2 Dividends    
Class of Stock [Line Items]    
Preferred stock dividend declared (in USD per share)   $ 0.4844
Dividends, preferred stock   $ 2,186
Series B Preferred Stock | O 2023 Q1 Dividends    
Class of Stock [Line Items]    
Preferred stock dividend declared (in USD per share)   $ 0.4844
Dividends, preferred stock   $ 2,198
Series B Preferred Stock | Ordinary Dividends    
Class of Stock [Line Items]    
Preferred stock dividend declared (in USD per share) $ 1.936700 $ 1.936700
Series B Preferred Stock | Return of Capital    
Class of Stock [Line Items]    
Preferred stock dividend declared (in USD per share) 0 0
Series B Preferred Stock | Capital Gain Distribution    
Class of Stock [Line Items]    
Preferred stock dividend declared (in USD per share) 0 0
Series C Preferred Stock    
Class of Stock [Line Items]    
Preferred stock, dividends declared in prior year, taxable in current year (in dollars per share) 0 0
Preferred stock, dividends declared and taxable in current year (in dollars per share) 1.875000 1.875000
Series C Preferred Stock | O 2024 Q4 Dividends    
Class of Stock [Line Items]    
Preferred stock dividend declared (in USD per share) $ 0.46875  
Dividends, preferred stock $ 3,386  
Series C Preferred Stock | O 2024 Q3 Dividends    
Class of Stock [Line Items]    
Preferred stock dividend declared (in USD per share) $ 0.46875  
Dividends, preferred stock $ 3,416  
Series C Preferred Stock | O 2024 Q2 Dividends    
Class of Stock [Line Items]    
Preferred stock dividend declared (in USD per share) $ 0.46875  
Dividends, preferred stock $ 3,450  
Series C Preferred Stock | O 2024 Q1 Dividends    
Class of Stock [Line Items]    
Preferred stock dividend declared (in USD per share) $ 0.46875  
Dividends, preferred stock $ 3,499  
Series C Preferred Stock | O 2023 Q4 Dividends    
Class of Stock [Line Items]    
Preferred stock dividend declared (in USD per share)   $ 0.46875
Dividends, preferred stock   $ 3,548
Series C Preferred Stock | O 2023 Q3 Dividends    
Class of Stock [Line Items]    
Preferred stock dividend declared (in USD per share)   $ 0.46875
Dividends, preferred stock   $ 3,605
Series C Preferred Stock | O 2023 Q2 Dividends    
Class of Stock [Line Items]    
Preferred stock dividend declared (in USD per share)   $ 0.46875
Dividends, preferred stock   $ 3,654
Series C Preferred Stock | O 2023 Q1 Dividends    
Class of Stock [Line Items]    
Preferred stock dividend declared (in USD per share)   $ 0.46875
Dividends, preferred stock   $ 3,664
Series C Preferred Stock | Ordinary Dividends    
Class of Stock [Line Items]    
Preferred stock dividend declared (in USD per share) $ 1.875000 $ 1.875000
Series C Preferred Stock | Return of Capital    
Class of Stock [Line Items]    
Preferred stock dividend declared (in USD per share) 0 0
Series C Preferred Stock | Capital Gain Distribution    
Class of Stock [Line Items]    
Preferred stock dividend declared (in USD per share) $ 0 $ 0
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Earnings (Loss) per Common Share (Details)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
May 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
$ / shares
shares
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
$ / shares
shares
Dec. 31, 2022
USD ($)
$ / shares
shares
Basic Earnings:        
Net income (loss) available to common stockholders | $   $ 34,763 $ (37,541) $ (416,963)
Net income (loss) available to common stockholders | $   $ 34,763 $ (37,541) $ (416,963)
Basic Earnings:        
Shares available to common stockholders (in shares)   53,773,405 44,073,815 34,160,080
Effect of dilutive securities:        
Restricted stock awards (in shares)   2,000 0  
Dilutive Shares (in shares)   53,775,143 44,073,815 34,160,080
Earnings (loss) per share:        
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders, Basic (in usd per share) | $ / shares   $ 0.65 $ (0.85) $ (12.21)
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders, Diluted (in usd per share) | $ / shares   $ 0.65 $ (0.85) $ (12.21)
Common Stock        
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share        
Reverse stock split conversion ratio 0.1 0.1   0.1
Restricted stock awards        
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share        
Potential common shares excluded from diluted earnings per common share (in shares)     944 1,216
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Subsequent Events (Details)
Feb. 19, 2025
$ / shares
Subsequent Event | Series C Preferred Stock  
Subsequent Event [Line Items]  
Preferred stock, dividends (in USD per share) $ 0.46875
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Schedule IV Mortgage Loans on Real Estate (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Reconciliation of Carrying Value of Mortgage Loans on Real Estate:      
Beginning balance $ 0 $ 0 $ 23,515
Additions:      
Unrealized gain 0 0 404
Deductions:      
Collection of principal 0 0 23,919
Unrealized loss 0 0 0
Ending balance $ 0 $ 0 $ 0