Ready Capital Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2023 Results


- GAAP EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE OF $1.87 -

- DISTRIBUTABLE EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE OF $0.36 -

- DISTRIBUTABLE RETURN ON AVERAGE STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY OF 9.3% -

NEW YORK, Aug. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ready Capital Corporation (“Ready Capital” or the “Company”) (NYSE: RC), a multi-strategy real estate finance company that originates, acquires, finances, and services small-to-medium balance commercial (“SBC”) loans, today reported financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2023.

“The closing of the $867 million acquisition of Broadmark Realty Capital in the second quarter marks a significant milestone for Ready Capital,” said Thomas Capasse, Ready Capital’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “Our increased scale and capabilities, significant liquidity and portfolio strength position the Company for sustained success.”

Second Quarter Highlights

  • Completed merger with Broadmark Realty Capital Inc., a specialty real estate finance company specializing in originating and servicing residential and commercial construction loans, to create the 4th largest commercial mortgage REIT
  • Total investments of $1.1 billion, including $512 million of SBC originations, $424 million of residential mortgage loans, and $121 million of U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) loans
  • Completed a $649 million securitization of floating rate SBC loans and sold $509 million of senior bonds at a weighted average cost of SOFR + 2.94%
  • Initiated a new stock repurchase program, authorizing the repurchase of $100 million of the Company’s common stock; acquired approximately 1.7 million shares of the Company’s common stock at an average price of $10.82
  • Declared and paid dividends aggregating to $0.40 per share in cash
  • Net book value of $14.52 per share of common stock as of June 30, 2023

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information

In addition to the results presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP, this press release includes distributable earnings, formerly referred to as core earnings, which is a non-U.S. GAAP financial measure. The Company defines distributable earnings as net income adjusted for unrealized gains and losses related to certain mortgage backed securities (“MBS”) not retained by us as part of our loan origination business, realized gains and losses on sales of certain MBS, unrealized gains and losses related to residential mortgage servicing rights (“MSR”), unrealized current non-cash provision for credit losses and one-time non-recurring gains or losses, such as gains or losses on discontinued operations, bargain purchase gains, merger related expenses, or other one-time items.

The Company believes that this non-U.S. GAAP financial information, in addition to the related U.S. GAAP measures, provides investors greater transparency into the information used by management in its financial and operational decision-making, including the determination of dividends. However, because Distributable Earnings is an incomplete measure of the Company's financial performance and involves differences from net income computed in accordance with U.S. GAAP, it should be considered along with, but not as an alternative to, the Company's net income computed in accordance with U.S. GAAP as a measure of the Company's financial performance. In addition, because not all companies use identical calculations, the Company's presentation of Distributable Earnings may not be comparable to other similarly-titled measures of other companies.

In calculating Distributable Earnings, Net Income (in accordance with U.S. GAAP) is adjusted to exclude unrealized gains and losses on MBS acquired by the Company in the secondary market but is not adjusted to exclude unrealized gains and losses on MBS retained by Ready Capital as part of its loan origination businesses, where the Company transfers originated loans into an MBS securitization and the Company retains an interest in the securitization. In calculating Distributable Earnings, the Company does not adjust Net Income (in accordance with U.S. GAAP) to take into account unrealized gains and losses on MBS retained by us as part of the loan origination businesses because the unrealized gains and losses that are generated in the loan origination and securitization process are considered to be a fundamental part of this business and an indicator of the ongoing performance and credit quality of the Company’s historical loan originations. In calculating Distributable Earnings, Net Income (in accordance with U.S. GAAP) is adjusted to exclude realized gains and losses on certain MBS securities considered to be non-distributable. Certain MBS positions are considered to be non-distributable due to a variety of reasons which may include collateral type, duration, and size.

In addition, in calculating Distributable Earnings, Net Income (in accordance with U.S. GAAP) is adjusted to exclude unrealized gains or losses on residential MSRs, held at fair value. The Company treats its commercial MSRs and residential MSRs as two separate classes based on the nature of the underlying mortgages and the treatment of these assets as two separate pools for risk management purposes. Servicing rights relating to the Company’s small business commercial business are accounted for under ASC 860, Transfer and Servicing, while the Company’s residential MSRs are accounted for under the fair value option under ASC 825, Financial Instruments. In calculating Distributable Earnings, the Company does not exclude realized gains or losses on either commercial MSRs or residential MSRs, held at fair value, as servicing income is a fundamental part of Ready Capital’s business and is an indicator of the ongoing performance.

To qualify as a REIT, the Company must distribute to its stockholders each calendar year at least 90% of its REIT taxable income (including certain items of non-cash income), determined without regard to the deduction for dividends paid and excluding net capital gain. There are certain items, including net income generated from the creation of MSRs, that are included in distributable earnings but are not included in the calculation of the current year’s taxable income. These differences may result in certain items that are recognized in the current period’s calculation of distributable earnings not being included in taxable income, and thus not subject to the REIT dividend distribution requirement until future years.

The table below reconciles Net Income computed in accordance with U.S. GAAP to Distributable Earnings.

(in thousands)Three Months Ended June 30, 2023
Net Income$253,373 
Reconciling items:  
Unrealized gain on MSR (8,818)
Increase in current expected credit loss reserve 19,410 
Non-cash compensation 2,062 
Merger transaction costs and other non-recurring expenses 14,177 
Bargain purchase gain (229,894)
Total reconciling items$(203,063)
Income tax adjustments 973 
Distributable earnings$51,283 
Less: Distributable earnings attributable to non-controlling interests 2,035 
Less: Income attributable to participating shares 2,373 
Distributable earnings attributable to common stockholders$46,875 
Distributable earnings per common share - basic$0.36 
Distributable earnings per common share - diluted$0.35 

U.S. GAAP return on equity is based on U.S. GAAP net income, while distributable return on equity is based on distributable earnings, which adjusts U.S. GAAP net income for the items in the distributable earnings reconciliation above.

Webcast and Earnings Conference Call

Management will host a webcast and conference call on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at 8:30am ET to provide a general business update and discuss the financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2023.

The Company encourages use of the webcast due to potential extended wait times to access the conference call via dial-in. The webcast of the conference call will be available in the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at www.readycapital.com. To listen to a live broadcast, go to the site at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time in order to register, download and install any necessary audio software.

To Participate in the Telephone Conference Call:

Dial in at least five minutes prior to start time.

Domestic: 1-877-407-0792
International: 1-201-689-8263

Conference Call Playback:

Domestic: 1-844-512-2921
International: 1-412-317-6671
Replay Pin #: 13739598

The playback can be accessed through August 22, 2023.        

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains statements that constitute "forward-looking statements," as such term is defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and such statements are intended to be covered by the safe harbor provided by the same. These statements are based on management's current expectations and beliefs and are subject to a number of trends and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements; the Company can give no assurance that its expectations will be attained. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company's expectations include, but are not limited to, applicable regulatory changes; general volatility of the capital markets; changes in the Company’s investment objectives and business strategy; the availability of financing on acceptable terms or at all; the availability, terms and deployment of capital; the availability of suitable investment opportunities; changes in the interest rates or the general economy; increased rates of default and/or decreased recovery rates on investments; changes in interest rates, interest rate spreads, the yield curve or prepayment rates; changes in prepayments of Company’s assets; the degree and nature of competition, including competition for the Company's target assets; and other factors, including those set forth in the Risk Factors section of the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC, and other reports filed by the Company with the SEC, copies of which are available on the SEC's website, www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release, except as required by law.

About Ready Capital Corporation

Ready Capital Corporation (NYSE: RC) is a multi-strategy real estate finance company that originates, acquires, finances and services small- to medium-sized balance commercial loans. The Company specializes in loans backed by commercial real estate, including agency multifamily, investor, construction, and bridge as well as U.S. Small Business Administration loans under its Section 7(a) program. Headquartered in New York, New York, the Company employs over 600 professionals nationwide.

Contact
Investor Relations
Ready Capital Corporation
212-257-4666
InvestorRelations@readycapital.com

Additional information can be found on the Company’s website at www.readycapital.com

READY CAPITAL CORPORATION
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
      
(in thousands)June 30, 2023    December 31, 2022
Assets     
Cash and cash equivalents$227,504  $163,041 
Restricted cash 34,534   55,927 
Loans, net (including $9,773 and $9,786 held at fair value) 3,571,520   3,576,310 
Loans, held for sale, at fair value 238,664   258,377 
Paycheck Protection Program loans (including $172 and $576 held at fair value) 94,611   186,985 
Mortgage-backed securities, at fair value 33,770   32,041 
Loans eligible for repurchase from Ginnie Mae 59,015   66,193 
Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures (including $7,731 and $8,094 held at fair value) 122,504   118,641 
Investments held to maturity 3,446   3,306 
Purchased future receivables, net 12,917   8,246 
Derivative instruments 8,755   12,963 
Servicing rights (including $201,471 and $192,203 held at fair value) 296,364   279,320 
Real estate owned, held for sale 251,325   117,098 
Other assets 220,691   189,769 
Assets of consolidated VIEs 7,207,426   6,552,760 
Total Assets$ 12,383,046  $ 11,620,977 
Liabilities     
Secured borrowings 2,395,687   2,846,293 
Paycheck Protection Program Liquidity Facility (PPPLF) borrowings 110,838   201,011 
Securitized debt obligations of consolidated VIEs, net 5,395,361   4,903,350 
Convertible notes, net 114,942   114,397 
Senior secured notes, net 344,241   343,355 
Corporate debt, net 762,668   662,665 
Guaranteed loan financing 226,084   264,889 
Contingent consideration 15,566   28,500 
Liabilities for loans eligible for repurchase from Ginnie Mae 59,015   66,193 
Derivative instruments 2,261   1,586 
Dividends payable 26,381   47,177 
Loan participations sold 54,461   54,641 
Due to third parties 4,467   11,805 
Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities 159,651   176,520 
Total Liabilities$ 9,671,623  $ 9,722,382 
Preferred stock Series C, liquidation preference $25.00 per share 8,361   8,361 
      
Commitments & contingencies     
      
Stockholders’ Equity     
Preferred stock Series E, liquidation preference $25.00 per share 111,378   111,378 
Common stock, $0.0001 par value, 500,000,000 shares authorized, 171,651,924 and 110,523,641 shares issued and outstanding, respectively 17   11 
Additional paid-in capital 2,313,849   1,684,074 
Retained earnings 187,139   4,994 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (9,281)  (9,369)
Total Ready Capital Corporation equity 2,603,102   1,791,088 
Non-controlling interests 99,960   99,146 
Total Stockholders’ Equity$ 2,703,062  $ 1,890,234 
Total Liabilities, Redeemable Preferred Stock, and Stockholders’ Equity$ 12,383,046  $ 11,620,977 



READY CAPITAL CORPORATION
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
            
 Three Months Ended June 30,  Six Months Ended June 30, 
(in thousands, except share data)2023     2022     2023     2022 
Interest income$232,884  $153,671  $450,457  $278,076 
Interest expense (172,534)  (80,827)  (332,928)  (141,844)
Net interest income before recovery of (provision for) loan losses$ 60,350  $ 72,844  $ 117,529  $ 136,232 
Recovery of (provision for) loan losses (19,427)  4,390   (12,693)  2,848 
Net interest income after recovery of (provision for) loan losses$ 40,923  $ 77,234  $ 104,836  $ 139,080 
Non-interest income           
Residential mortgage banking activities 9,884   2,947   19,053   11,371 
Net realized gain (loss) on financial instruments and real estate owned 23,878   21,114   35,453   29,121 
Net unrealized gain (loss) on financial instruments 7,407   (3,253)  (4,321)  42,062 
Servicing income, net of amortization and impairment of $2,412 and $4,171 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, and $5,660 and $9,005 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, respectively 14,432   14,565   28,435   25,093 
Income on purchased future receivables, net of allowance for (recovery of) doubtful accounts of $2,638 and $4,232 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, and $(565) and $(440) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, respectively 86   1,859   626   4,328 
Gain on bargain purchase 229,894      229,894    
Income on unconsolidated joint ventures 33   5,200   689   11,763 
Other income 18,569   8,334   38,452   14,835 
Total non-interest income$ 304,183  $ 50,766  $ 348,281  $ 138,573 
Non-interest expense           
Employee compensation and benefits (27,709)  (26,089)  (52,848)  (54,057)
Allocated employee compensation and benefits from related party (2,500)  (1,804)  (4,826)  (4,804)
Variable income (expenses) on residential mortgage banking activities (6,574)  4,532   (12,059)  3,553 
Professional fees (5,656)  (3,851)  (11,373)  (8,977)
Management fees – related party (5,760)  (5,465)  (10,841)  (8,661)
Incentive fees – related party (71)     (1,791)   
Loan servicing expense (13,115)  (10,296)  (23,078)  (19,216)
Transaction related expenses (13,966)  (1,372)  (14,859)  (7,071)
Other operating expenses (11,241)  (14,372)  (25,559)  (27,025)
Total non-interest expense$ (86,592) $ (58,717) $ (157,234) $ (126,258)
Income before provision for income taxes 258,514   69,283   295,883   151,395 
Income tax provision (5,141)  (10,318)  (5,532)  (28,167)
Net income$ 253,373  $ 58,965  $ 290,351  $ 123,228 
Less: Dividends on preferred stock 2,000   1,999   3,999   3,998 
Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interest 4,490   2,874   6,325   3,649 
Net income attributable to Ready Capital Corporation$ 246,883  $ 54,092  $ 280,027  $ 115,581 
            
Earnings per common share - basic$ 1.87  $ 0.47  $ 2.30  $ 1.13 
Earnings per common share - diluted$ 1.76  $ 0.45  $ 2.17  $ 1.07 
            
Weighted-average shares outstanding           
Basic 131,651,125   114,359,026   121,219,982   101,106,777 
Diluted 141,583,837   125,065,492   131,096,368   111,803,431 
            
Dividends declared per share of common stock$ 0.40  $ 0.42  $ 0.80  $ 0.84 


READY CAPITAL CORPORATION
UNAUDITED SEGMENT REPORTING
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2023
               
    Small Residential      
 SBC Lending Business Mortgage Corporate-  
(in thousands)and Acquisitions Lending Banking Other Consolidated
Interest income$212,233  $18,771  $1,880  $  $232,884 
Interest expense (160,504)  (9,718)  (2,312)     (172,534)
Net interest income before provision for loan losses$51,729  $9,053  $(432) $  $60,350 
Provision for loan losses (17,415)  (2,012)        (19,427)
Net interest income after provision for loan losses$34,314  $7,041  $(432) $  $40,923 
Non-interest income              
Residential mortgage banking activities$  $  $9,884  $  $9,884 
Net realized gain (loss) on financial instruments and real estate owned 15,356   8,522         23,878 
Net unrealized gain (loss) on financial instruments (677)  (734)  8,818      7,407 
Servicing income, net 1,890   3,149   9,393      14,432 
Income on purchased future receivables, net    86         86 
Gain on bargain purchase          229,894   229,894 
Income on unconsolidated joint ventures 33            33 
Other income 8,166   10,099   24   280   18,569 
Total non-interest income$24,768  $21,122  $28,119  $230,174  $304,183 
Non-interest expense              
Employee compensation and benefits$(8,723) $(11,614) $(5,296) $(2,076) $(27,709)
Allocated employee compensation and benefits from related party (250)        (2,250)  (2,500)
Variable expenses on residential mortgage banking activities       (6,574)     (6,574)
Professional fees (1,135)  (2,782)  (123)  (1,616)  (5,656)
Management fees – related party          (5,760)  (5,760)
Incentive fees – related party          (71)  (71)
Loan servicing expense (10,746)  (148)  (2,221)     (13,115)
Transaction related expenses          (13,966)  (13,966)
Other operating expenses (3,598)  (4,687)  (1,684)  (1,272)  (11,241)
Total non-interest expense$(24,452) $(19,231) $(15,898) $(27,011) $(86,592)
Income before provision for income taxes$34,630  $8,932  $11,789  $203,163  $258,514 
Total assets$10,969,193  $739,391  $422,103  $252,359  $12,383,046 


READY CAPITAL CORPORATION
UNAUDITED SEGMENT REPORTING
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2023
               
    Small Residential      
 SBC Lending Business Mortgage Corporate-   
(in thousands)and Acquisitions Lending Banking Other Consolidated
Interest income$410,272  $36,700  $3,485  $  $450,457 
Interest expense (309,998)  (19,092)  (3,838)     (332,928)
Net interest income before provision for loan losses$ 100,274  $ 17,608  $ (353) $  $ 117,529 
Provision for loan losses (9,286)  (3,407)        (12,693)
Net interest income after provision for loan losses$ 90,988  $ 14,201  $ (353) $  $ 104,836 
Non-interest income              
Residential mortgage banking activities$  $  $19,053  $  $19,053 
Net realized gain (loss) on financial instruments and real estate owned 20,181   15,272         35,453 
Net unrealized gain (loss) on financial instruments (6,788)  (258)  2,725      (4,321)
Servicing income, net 2,983   6,698   18,754      28,435 
Income on purchased future receivables, net    626         626 
Gain on bargain purchase          229,894   229,894 
Income on unconsolidated joint ventures 689            689 
Other income 17,259   20,527   55   611   38,452 
Total non-interest income$ 34,324  $ 42,865  $ 40,587  $ 230,505  $ 348,281 
Non-interest expense              
Employee compensation and benefits$(14,929) $(22,889) $(10,708) $(4,322) $(52,848)
Allocated employee compensation and benefits from related party (482)        (4,344)  (4,826)
Variable expenses on residential mortgage banking activities       (12,059)     (12,059)
Professional fees (2,116)  (4,407)  (297)  (4,553)  (11,373)
Management fees – related party          (10,841)  (10,841)
Incentive fees – related party          (1,791)  (1,791)
Loan servicing expense (18,804)  (245)  (4,029)     (23,078)
Transaction related expenses          (14,859)  (14,859)
Other operating expenses (10,331)  (8,781)  (3,393)  (3,054)  (25,559)
Total non-interest expense$ (46,662) $ (36,322) $ (30,486) $ (43,764) $ (157,234)
Income before provision for income taxes$ 78,650  $ 20,744  $ 9,748  $ 186,741  $ 295,883 
Total assets$ 10,969,193  $ 739,391  $ 422,103  $ 252,359  $ 12,383,046