MITT.NYSEAG Mortgage Investment Trust, INC

10-Q: AG Mortgage Reports Q3 2025 Earnings, Boosts Arc Home Stake

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Quarterly Report 7 November 2025 4:07 PM

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AG Mortgage Investment Trust, Inc. reports increased Q3 2025 net income available to common stockholders and net interest income, alongside a strategic acquisition of an additional 21.4% interest in Arc Home, LLC.

Delay expectedLegacy WMC Commercial loans are in maturity default as of September 30, 2025.The sales process for the underlying properties collateralizing these defaulted commercial loans is expected to be completed in the first half of 2026, but there are no assurances that sales can be completed within the anticipated time or at all.

Capital raiseOn August 1, 2025, the company issued 2,027,676 restricted shares of common stock as consideration for acquiring an additional 21.4% interest in AG Arc, LLC.The company has a 2024 Equity Distribution Agreement to sell up to $75.0 million aggregate offering price of common stock through an 'at-the-market' equity offering program.A new shelf registration statement was filed on March 26, 2024, registering up to $1.0 billion of its securities, including capital stock, which was declared effective on April 9, 2024.

Worse than expectedNet Income Available to Common Stockholders for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, decreased to $19.4 million from $27.6 million in the prior year period.Book Value per common share declined to $10.46 as of September 30, 2025, from $10.64 at December 31, 2024.Legacy WMC Commercial loans, with a fair value of $57.7 million, are in maturity default, indicating significant asset quality issues.Net unrealized gain/(loss) decreased for both the three-month and nine-month periods compared to the prior year, reflecting less favorable fair value adjustments on the portfolio.

Summary

Net Income Available to Common Stockholders for Q3 2025 was $14.6 million ($0.47 per diluted common share), an increase from $11.9 million ($0.40 per diluted common share) in Q3 2024.
Net Income Available to Common Stockholders for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, was $19.4 million ($0.64 per diluted common share), a decrease from $27.6 million ($0.93 per diluted common share) in the same period of 2024.
Book Value per common share decreased to $10.46 as of September 30, 2025, from $10.64 as of December 31, 2024.
Net Interest Income for Q3 2025 increased to $19.5 million from $14.9 million in Q3 2024, and for the nine months, it rose to $56.1 million from $48.5 million.
The company acquired an additional 21.4% interest in Arc Home, LLC on August 1, 2025, increasing its ownership to approximately 66.0% through the issuance of 2,027,676 restricted common shares.
Four rated securitizations were executed during Q3 2025, totaling $1.71 billion in unpaid principal balance, converting recourse financing to non-recourse.
Commercial loans acquired from Western Asset Mortgage Capital Corporation (WMC) are in maturity default as of September 30, 2025, with lender parties evaluating consensual sales or deed-in-lieu of foreclosure.
The company declared a common dividend of $0.21 per share for Q3 2025, and preferred stock dividends of $0.51563 (Series A), $0.50 (Series B), and $0.706042 (Series C) per share.
GAAP Leverage Ratio was 14.9x and Economic Leverage Ratio was 1.7x as of September 30, 2025.

Sentiment

Score: 4

Explanation: The sentiment is moderately negative due to a year-over-year decline in net income available to common stockholders for the nine-month period, a decrease in book value per share, and significant issues with commercial loans in maturity default. While there are positives like increased quarterly net income and successful securitizations, the underlying asset quality concerns and overall financial erosion for the longer period weigh heavily.

Positives

Net Income Available to Common Stockholders increased to $14.6 million in Q3 2025 from $11.9 million in Q3 2024, demonstrating improved quarterly performance.
Net Interest Income saw a significant increase, reaching $19.5 million in Q3 2025 (up from $14.9 million in Q3 2024) and $56.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 (up from $48.5 million in 9M 2024).
Successfully executed four rated securitizations totaling $1.71 billion in unpaid principal balance during Q3 2025, converting recourse financing to non-recourse, which enhances financial stability.
Strategic acquisition of an additional 21.4% interest in Arc Home, LLC, increasing ownership to approximately 66.0%, which strengthens the company's vertically integrated origination platform.
The bond market experienced positive returns and mortgage rates declined during Q3 2025, indicating a potentially more favorable market environment for residential mortgage-related assets.
The company is in compliance with all financial covenants as of September 30, 2025.

Negatives

Net Income Available to Common Stockholders for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, decreased to $19.4 million from $27.6 million in the prior year period.
Book Value per common share declined to $10.46 as of September 30, 2025, from $10.64 at December 31, 2024.
Legacy WMC Commercial loans, totaling $57.7 million in fair value, are in maturity default as of September 30, 2025, with an unrealized loss of $7.1 million recognized on Loan D in Q3 2025.
Net unrealized gain/(loss) decreased to $13.2 million in Q3 2025 from $19.7 million in Q3 2024, and to $14.0 million for the nine months from $20.5 million in the prior year period.
Total expenses increased to $11.2 million in Q3 2025 from $8.5 million in Q3 2024, and to $32.6 million for the nine months from $26.1 million in the prior year period, driven by higher management fees, investment-related, and transaction-related expenses.
Equity in earnings/(loss) from affiliates for Q3 2025 was $1.6 million, an improvement from a loss of $0.8 million in Q3 2024, but for the nine months, it was $3.1 million, down from $2.1 million in the prior year period.

Risks

The persistence of labor shortages, supply chain imbalances, geopolitical conflicts (Middle Eastern, Russia-Ukraine), inflation, and the potential for an economic recession could adversely impact operations.
Changes in interest rates and the fair value of assets, including negative changes resulting in margin calls relating to asset financing, pose significant risk.
Changes in prepayment rates on owned loans or underlying investment securities can affect yields and hedging effectiveness.
Regulatory and structural changes in the residential loan market and its impact on non-agency mortgage markets could be detrimental.
Increased rates of default or delinquencies and/or decreased recovery rates on assets could lead to credit losses.
Ability to obtain and maintain financing arrangements on favorable terms or at all, and to enter into or refinance securitization transactions on anticipated terms and pace, is crucial.
The degree to which hedging strategies may or may not protect against interest rate and credit risk volatility is uncertain.
Changes in general economic conditions, industry, finance, and real estate markets, including the impact on asset values, are significant risks.
Conditions in the market for commercial investments, including the ability to successfully realize WMC commercial investments within the anticipated timeframe or at all, present challenges.
Legislative and regulatory actions by the U.S. Congress, U.S. Department of the Treasury, the Federal Reserve, and other agencies and instrumentalities could impact the business.
Maintaining qualification as a REIT for federal tax purposes and exemption from registration under the Investment Company Act of 1940 are critical for operational structure and tax benefits.

Future Outlook

The Federal Reserve is maintaining a data-dependent stance on monetary policy, having reduced the Fed Funds rate by 25 basis points at both its September and October meetings, setting the target range at 3.75% to 4.00%. The bond market experienced positive returns, and mortgage rates declined in Q3 2025, with signals for potential additional easing. The company expects the sales process for its Legacy WMC Commercial loans, currently in maturity default, to be completed in the first half of 2026, though no assurances are provided on timing or completion. The company believes its current liquidity and borrowing arrangements will be sufficient to meet anticipated requirements, including funding investments, expenses, and distributions.

Management Comments

Management believes that the presentation of its investment portfolio, inclusive of unconsolidated ownership interests in affiliates, provides supplemental information useful for investors in evaluating its investment portfolio and financial condition.
Management believes that EAD (Earnings Available for Distribution) provides supplemental information useful for investors to help evaluate financial performance, but acknowledges its limitations as it does not include certain earnings or losses considered in evaluating financial performance.
Management views transaction-related expenses as similar to realized losses incurred at the acquisition, disposition, or securitization of an asset and does not consider them part of core operations.

Industry Context

The third quarter of 2025 saw the Federal Reserve reduce the Fed Funds rate by 25 basis points in both September and October, signaling a data-dependent approach to monetary policy amid stabilizing inflation around 3% and ongoing labor market weakness. The bond market experienced positive returns, and mortgage rates declined. RMBS spreads generally tightened, with Non-QM spreads tightening across the capital structure. Primary RMBS market activity increased sharply, driven by Non-QM and Home Equity loans. Home prices continued to rise nationally, with regional variations, and existing home inventory remained low, contributing to a 'lock-in effect' for existing homeowners. The U.S. government shutdown on October 1, 2025, introduced uncertainty for future monetary policy and the broader economic outlook.

Comparison to Industry Standards

The company's successful execution of four rated securitizations during Q3 2025, totaling $1.71 billion, aligns with the broader industry trend of increased primary RMBS market activity, which rose 33% compared to Q2 2025 and 23% year-over-year, driven by Non-QM and Home Equity loans.
The tightening of Non-QM spreads (senior tranches by 20-25 bps, mezzanine by up to 15 bps, subordinate by ~50 bps) and closed-end second lien spreads (up to 25 bps) reflects robust demand for residential credit, a favorable market condition that the company's securitization activities are leveraging.
The company's exposure to commercial loans in maturity default contrasts with the generally positive bond market returns and tightening RMBS spreads, highlighting specific asset class challenges not universally experienced across the broader real estate investment trust (REIT) sector.
The company's increased ownership in Arc Home, a vertically integrated origination platform, positions it to capitalize on the significant industry focus on the home equity sector, which has an estimated $17 trillion in tappable home equity.

Corporate Governance

Change Type	Description	Effective Date	Impact Assessment
Equity Incentive Plan Adoption	The 2025 Equity Incentive Plan became effective on May 5, 2025, following stockholder approval, authorizing up to 800,000 new shares plus remaining shares from the 2020 plan and forfeited awards.	2025-05-05	Provides a framework for future equity-based compensation, aligning incentives with company performance and attracting/retaining talent. No additional awards will be granted under the 2020 plan.
Director Compensation Structure	Independent directors receive an annual base fee of $150,000 ($70,000 cash, $80,000 restricted common stock). Additional fees for non-executive chair ($60,000), Audit Committee chair ($25,000), and Compensation/Nominating & Corporate Governance Committee chairs ($10,000 each).	N/A	Ensures competitive compensation for independent directors, with a significant portion in restricted stock to align their interests with long-term shareholder value. Shares are fully vested and non-forfeitable but cannot be sold during service.

Legal Proceedings

As of September 30, 2025, the company was not involved in any material legal proceedings.

Related Party Transactions

The company is externally managed by AG REIT Management, LLC (the Manager), a wholly-owned subsidiary of TPG Angelo Gordon, and pays a management fee equal to 1.50% per annum of Stockholders Equity.
The Manager is entitled to an annual incentive fee equal to 15% of cumulative adjusted net income exceeding an 8% cumulative hurdle amount, but no incentive fee expense was incurred in Q3 or 9M 2025.
The company reimburses the Manager or its affiliates for operating expenses, including compensation, legal, accounting, and due diligence services.
On August 1, 2025, the company purchased an additional 21.4% interest in AG Arc, LLC from private funds managed by TPG Angelo Gordon, issuing 2,027,676 restricted common shares as consideration.
The company engages Red Creek Asset Management LLC, a related party of the Manager, as the asset manager for certain residential mortgage loans, paying asset management fees.
Arc Home, LLC, in which the company holds an approximate 66.0% interest, sells residential mortgage loans to the company, with intra-entity profits eliminated in consolidation.
The company enters into forward purchase commitments with Arc Home to purchase residential mortgage loans, which are classified as derivatives.

Stakeholder Impact

Shareholders: Common stockholders experienced a decrease in book value per share and a decline in net income available for common stockholders for the nine-month period, but received a $0.21 common dividend for Q3 2025. Preferred stockholders received their cumulative cash dividends.
Employees: The company has no direct employees; its officers are employees of TPG Angelo Gordon or its affiliates, who are compensated by the Manager.
Customers (Borrowers): The company's investment in residential mortgage loans and its relationship with Arc Home (a mortgage originator) directly impact borrowers in the U.S. mortgage market.
Lenders/Creditors: The company's financing arrangements and securitized debt are critical for funding its investment portfolio. Commercial loan defaults could impact lenders involved in those specific assets.
Manager (AG REIT Management, LLC): Receives management fees and expense reimbursements, which increased in Q3 and 9M 2025, and benefits from the company's strategic growth.

Next Steps

Continue evaluating consensual sales or deed-in-lieu of foreclosure for Legacy WMC Commercial loans, with an expectation for completion in the first half of 2026.
Monitor and manage the investment portfolio, including residential mortgage loans and real estate securities, in response to prevailing market conditions and interest rate fluctuations.
Pay declared preferred stock dividends on December 17, 2025, to holders of record on November 28, 2025.

Key Dates

Date	Description
2011-03-01	Company incorporated in Maryland.
2011-07-06	Management agreement with AG REIT Management, LLC became effective upon the consummation of the Company's initial public offering (IPO).
2011-07-01	Company commenced operations.
2012-08-03	Series A Preferred Stock issuance date.
2012-09-27	Series B Preferred Stock issuance date.
2015-12-09	Company, alongside private funds managed by TPG Angelo Gordon, formed Arc Home, LLC.
2017-08-29	Company, alongside private funds managed by TPG Angelo Gordon, formed Mortgage Acquisition Holding I LLC (MATH).
2019-09-17	Series C Preferred Stock issuance date.
2021-02-22	Board of Directors authorized a Preferred Repurchase Program for up to $20.0 million.
2021-04-07	AG Mortgage Investment Trust, Inc. 2021 Manager Equity Incentive Plan became effective.
2021-11-22	Date from which cumulative adjusted net income is measured for incentive fee calculation.
2022-08-03	Board of Directors authorized the 2022 Repurchase Program to repurchase up to $15.0 million of common stock.
2023-05-04	Board of Directors authorized the 2023 Repurchase Program to repurchase up to $15.0 million of common stock.
2023-07-31	Independent directors of the Board of Directors unanimously consented to the assignment of the management agreement in advance of the TPG Transaction closing.
2023-08-08	Company and Manager entered into the MITT Management Agreement Amendment in connection with the WMC acquisition.
2023-11-01	TPG completed the acquisition of TPG Angelo Gordon (TPG Transaction).
2023-12-06	Company acquired Western Asset Mortgage Capital Corporation (WMC).
2024-01-26	February 2029 Senior Unsecured Notes issued in a public offering.
2024-03-15	Common stock dividend of $0.18 per share declared.
2024-03-26	Company filed a new shelf registration statement for up to $1.0 billion of securities.
2024-04-09	2024 Registration Statement declared effective.
2024-05-02	Preferred stock dividends declared for Series A, B, and C.
2024-05-15	May 2029 Senior Unsecured Notes issued in a public offering.
2024-06-13	Common stock dividend of $0.19 per share declared.
2024-08-01	Preferred stock dividends declared for Series A, B, and C.
2024-09-16	Common stock dividend of $0.19 per share declared.
2024-09-17	Series C Preferred Stock dividend rate converted to a floating rate.
2024-09-30	End of the quarterly period for this 10-Q filing.
2024-11-06	Company entered into 2024 Equity Distribution Agreements and terminated prior agreements.
2025-03-17	Common stock dividend of $0.20 per share declared.
2025-05-05	2025 Equity Incentive Plan became effective following stockholder approval.
2025-06-17	Common stock dividend of $0.21 per share declared.
2025-07-01	Securitization of Home Equity Loans with $301.3 million unpaid principal balance.
2025-07-01	Securitization of Home Equity Loans with $647.0 million unpaid principal balance.
2025-07-31	Preferred stock dividends declared for Series A, B, and C.
2025-08-01	Company purchased an additional 21.4% interest in AG Arc from certain private funds managed by TPG Angelo Gordon.
2025-08-01	Company filed a resale shelf registration statement on Form S-3 for Holder Shares, declared effective in August 2025.
2025-08-01	Securitization of Agency-Eligible Loans with $347.0 million unpaid principal balance.
2025-09-01	Securitization of Agency-Eligible Loans with $417.1 million unpaid principal balance.
2025-09-15	Common stock dividend of $0.21 per share declared.
2025-09-30	End of the quarterly period for this 10-Q filing.
2025-11-03	Board of Directors declared fourth quarter 2025 preferred stock dividends.
2025-11-05	Number of outstanding common shares was 31,744,449.
2025-11-07	Date of filing of this 10-Q report.
2025-12-17	Payment date for fourth quarter 2025 preferred stock dividends.

Recommendation

hold

The company presents a mixed financial picture. While Q3 2025 showed improved net income and net interest income, the nine-month performance indicates a decline in net income available to common stockholders and a decrease in book value per share. The strategic acquisition of an additional stake in Arc Home and successful securitization activities are positive for long-term strategy and funding stability. However, the maturity defaults on Legacy WMC Commercial loans introduce a notable credit risk and uncertainty regarding asset realization. The overall market conditions, with declining mortgage rates and tightening RMBS spreads, are generally favorable, but the company's specific challenges, particularly with the commercial portfolio, warrant caution. Given the strategic moves to enhance the residential mortgage business and the ongoing efforts to resolve the commercial loan issues, a 'hold' recommendation is appropriate, suggesting investors monitor the resolution of the defaulted commercial loans and the continued performance of the residential portfolio.

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