
Redwood Trust, Inc. (NYSE:RWT, &#34;Redwood&#34; or the &#34;Company&#34;)) today announced the pricing of an underwritten public offering of $125,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 9.75% senior notes due 2031 (the &#34;Notes&#34;). In

Redwood Trust, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/RWT">RWT</a>, "Redwood" or the "Company")) today announced the pricing of an underwritten public offering of $125,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 9.75% senior notes due 2031 (the "Notes"). In connection with the offering, Redwood granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional $18,750,000 aggregate principal amount of Notes, to cover over-allotments. The offering is expected to close on May 27, 2026, subject to the satisfaction of certain closing conditions.


Redwood intends to apply to list the Notes on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "RWTR" and, if the application is approved, trading of the Notes on the New York Stock Exchange is expected to begin within 30 days after the Notes are first issued.


Redwood intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes, including funding its operating businesses and investment activities, such as its Sequoia, Aspire, and CoreVest mortgage banking platforms, acquiring related assets for its Redwood Investments portfolio, and pursuing strategic acquisitions and investments.


The Notes will be senior unsecured obligations of Redwood. The Notes will bear interest at a rate equal to 9.75% per year, payable quarterly in arrears on March 1, June 1, September 1 and December 1 of each year, beginning on September 1, 2026. The Notes will mature on June 1, 2031. The Notes will be issued in minimum denominations of $25 and integral multiples of $25 in excess thereof or in units.


Redwood will have the right to redeem the Notes, in whole or in part, at its option at any time and from time to time, on or after June 1, 2028 at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the redemption date. Upon the occurrence of a change of control, Redwood will be required to make an offer to repurchase all outstanding Notes at a price equal to 101% of the principal amount of the Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the repurchase date.


Morgan Stanley &amp; Co. LLC, RBC Capital Markets, LLC, UBS Investment Bank, Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, Goldman Sachs &amp; Co. LLC and Piper Sandler &amp; Co., are acting as joint book-running managers for the proposed offering. Mischler Financial Group, Inc. and Seaport Global Securities LLC are acting as co-managers for the proposed offering.


The public offering will be made pursuant to an automatic shelf registration statement on Form S-3 that was filed by Redwood with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") and became effective on March 3, 2025, as amended on August 22, 2025. A preliminary prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus relating to and describing the terms of the offering have been filed with the SEC and are available on the SEC's website at <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sec.gov&amp;esheet=54538854&amp;newsitemid=20260519834881&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=www.sec.gov&amp;index=1&amp;md5=5af1f12ca30ed2c1475096eeec8bc20d" shape="rect">www.sec.gov</a>. Copies of the preliminary prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus may be obtained by contacting:


Morgan Stanley &amp; Co. LLC
 180 Varick Street
 New York, NY 10014
 Attention: Prospectus Department
 Or by telephone: (866) 718-1649
 Or by email: <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="mailto:prospectus@morganstanley.com" shape="rect">prospectus@morganstanley.com</a>


RBC Capital Markets, LLC
 Attention: Transaction Management
 Brookfield Place
 200 Vesey Street, 8th Floor
 New York, NY 10281-8098
 Or by telephone: 866-375-6829
 Or by email: <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="mailto:rbcnyfixedincomeprospectus@rbccm.com" shape="rect">rbcnyfixedincomeprospectus@rbccm.com</a>


UBS Investment Bank Attention: Prospectus Department
 11 Madison Avenue
 New York, NY 10010
 Or by telephone: 833-481-0269


Wells Fargo Securities, LLC
 608 2nd Avenue South, Suite 1000
 Minneapolis, MN 55402
 Attention: WFS Customer Service
 Or by telephone: (800) 645-3751
 Or by email: <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="mailto:wfscustomerservice@wellsfargo.com" shape="rect">wfscustomerservice@wellsfargo.com</a>


Goldman Sachs &amp; Co. LLC
 Attention: Prospectus Department
 200 West Street
 New York, NY 10282
 Or by telephone: 866-471-2526
 Or by email: <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="mailto:registration-syndops@ny.email.gs.com" shape="rect">registration-syndops@ny.email.gs.com</a>


Piper Sandler &amp; Co.
 Attention: Debt Capital Markets
 1251 Avenue of the Americas, 6th Floor
 New York, NY 10020
 Or by email: <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="mailto:fsg-dcm@psc.com" shape="rect">fsg-dcm@psc.com</a>


This announcement shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy these securities, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.


About Redwood Trust


Redwood Trust, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/RWT">RWT</a>) is a specialty finance company focused on several distinct areas of housing credit where we provide liquidity to growing segments of the U.S. housing market not well served by government programs. We deliver customized housing credit investments to a diverse mix of investors, through our best-in-class securitization platforms, whole-loan distribution activities, joint ventures and our publicly traded shares. We operate through three core residential housing-focused operating platforms — Sequoia, Aspire, and CoreVest — alongside our complementary Redwood Investments portfolio which is primarily composed of assets we source through these platforms. Redwood Investments also includes RWT Horizons&#xAE;, our unified technology platform spanning internal AI innovation and strategic investments across the ecosystem, which supports our efforts to develop an AI-first operating model that enables compounding operational leverage and scalable growth. This reflects how we manage and organize our business and may differ from the manner in which our reportable segments are presented for financial reporting purposes. Our goal is to provide attractive returns to shareholders through a stable and growing stream of earnings and dividends, capital appreciation, and a commitment to technological innovation that facilitates risk-minded scale. Redwood Trust is internally managed and structured as a real estate investment trust (&#34;REIT&#34;) for tax purposes.


CAUTIONARY STATEMENT: This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, such as statements related to the offering, including the terms thereof, the anticipated closing date, the intention to apply to list the securities on the New York Stock Exchange and the expected use of the net proceeds. Forward-looking statements involve numerous risks and uncertainties. Redwood's actual results may differ materially from those projected, and Redwood cautions investors not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements contained in this release. Forward-looking statements are not historical in nature and can be identified by words such as "anticipate," "estimate," "will," "should," "expect," "believe," "intend," "seek," "plan," and similar expressions or their negative forms, or by references to strategy, plans, or intentions. No assurance can be given that the offering will be completed on the terms described, or at all, or that the net proceeds of the offering will be used as indicated. Completion of the offering on the terms described, the application to list the securities on the New York Stock Exchange and the application of the net proceeds, are subject to numerous conditions, risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of Redwood, including, among other things, those described in Redwood's preliminary prospectus supplement dated May 19, 2026, the accompanying prospectus dated March 3, 2025, as amended on August 22, 2025, and the documents incorporated in the prospectus supplement and the prospectus by reference. Redwood undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

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Redwood Trust Prices $125.0 Million Senior Notes Offering

Redwood Trust Announces $125 Million Senior Notes Offering

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 Redwood Trust, Inc. (NYSE:RWT, &amp;#34;Redwood&amp;#34; or the &amp;#34;Company&amp;#34;)) today announced the pricing of an underwritten public offering of $125,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 9.75% senior notes due 2031 (the &amp;#34;Notes&amp;#34;). In
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 Redwood Trust has priced a $125 million public offering of 9.75% senior notes due 2031, aiming to enhance its operational capacity. The offering is slated for closing on May 27, 2026, anticipating a positive impact on its strategic investments and business growth.
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 <ul><li>Redwood Trust prices $125 million public offering of senior notes.</li><li>Notes have a 9.75% interest rate and mature in 2031.</li><li>Proceeds will fund operations and strategic acquisitions.</li><li>Listing expected on NYSE under symbol &#039;RWTR&#039;.</li><li>Underwriters granted an option to purchase additional notes.</li></ul>
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 <ul><li>Morgan Stanley &amp; Co. LLC (MS): Joint book-running manager for RWT&#039;s notes offering, indicating strong institutional interest.</li><li>Goldman Sachs &amp; Co. LLC (GS): Involved in managing the offering, enhancing credibility in capital markets.</li></ul>
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 This news falls under Corporate Developments as it pertains to Redwood Trust&#039;s funding strategy and operational enhancement efforts through capital raising.
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 <ul><li>New senior notes with high yield may attract investor interest.</li><li>Proceeds will strengthen operational capabilities and facilitate acquisitions.</li><li>Listing on NYSE could enhance visibility and liquidity.</li></ul>
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 <ul><li>Offering totals $125 million, with an option for $18.75 million more.</li><li>Interest is set at 9.75%, payable quarterly starting September 2026.</li><li>Notes mature on June 1, 2031, with an optional redemption starting June 1, 2028.</li></ul>
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 Bullish on RWT; expect growth through strategic investments funded by new notes.
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Redwood Trust, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/RWT">RWT</a>, "Redwood" or the "Company")) today announced the pricing of an underwritten public offering of $125,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 9.75% senior notes due 2031 (the "Notes"). In connection with the offering, Redwood granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional $18,750,000 aggregate principal amount of Notes, to cover over-allotments. The offering is expected to close on May 27, 2026, subject to the satisfaction of certain closing conditions.


Redwood intends to apply to list the Notes on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "RWTR" and, if the application is approved, trading of the Notes on the New York Stock Exchange is expected to begin within 30 days after the Notes are first issued.


Redwood intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes, including funding its operating businesses and investment activities, such as its Sequoia, Aspire, and CoreVest mortgage banking platforms, acquiring related assets for its Redwood Investments portfolio, and pursuing strategic acquisitions and investments.


The Notes will be senior unsecured obligations of Redwood. The Notes will bear interest at a rate equal to 9.75% per year, payable quarterly in arrears on March 1, June 1, September 1 and December 1 of each year, beginning on September 1, 2026. The Notes will mature on June 1, 2031. The Notes will be issued in minimum denominations of $25 and integral multiples of $25 in excess thereof or in units.


Redwood will have the right to redeem the Notes, in whole or in part, at its option at any time and from time to time, on or after June 1, 2028 at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the redemption date. Upon the occurrence of a change of control, Redwood will be required to make an offer to repurchase all outstanding Notes at a price equal to 101% of the principal amount of the Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the repurchase date.


Morgan Stanley &amp; Co. LLC, RBC Capital Markets, LLC, UBS Investment Bank, Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, Goldman Sachs &amp; Co. LLC and Piper Sandler &amp; Co., are acting as joint book-running managers for the proposed offering. Mischler Financial Group, Inc. and Seaport Global Securities LLC are acting as co-managers for the proposed offering.


The public offering will be made pursuant to an automatic shelf registration statement on Form S-3 that was filed by Redwood with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") and became effective on March 3, 2025, as amended on August 22, 2025. A preliminary prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus relating to and describing the terms of the offering have been filed with the SEC and are available on the SEC's website at <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sec.gov&amp;esheet=54538854&amp;newsitemid=20260519834881&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=www.sec.gov&amp;index=1&amp;md5=5af1f12ca30ed2c1475096eeec8bc20d" shape="rect">www.sec.gov</a>. Copies of the preliminary prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus may be obtained by contacting:


Morgan Stanley &amp; Co. LLC
 180 Varick Street
 New York, NY 10014
 Attention: Prospectus Department
 Or by telephone: (866) 718-1649
 Or by email: <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="mailto:prospectus@morganstanley.com" shape="rect">prospectus@morganstanley.com</a>


RBC Capital Markets, LLC
 Attention: Transaction Management
 Brookfield Place
 200 Vesey Street, 8th Floor
 New York, NY 10281-8098
 Or by telephone: 866-375-6829
 Or by email: <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="mailto:rbcnyfixedincomeprospectus@rbccm.com" shape="rect">rbcnyfixedincomeprospectus@rbccm.com</a>


UBS Investment Bank Attention: Prospectus Department
 11 Madison Avenue
 New York, NY 10010
 Or by telephone: 833-481-0269


Wells Fargo Securities, LLC
 608 2nd Avenue South, Suite 1000
 Minneapolis, MN 55402
 Attention: WFS Customer Service
 Or by telephone: (800) 645-3751
 Or by email: <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="mailto:wfscustomerservice@wellsfargo.com" shape="rect">wfscustomerservice@wellsfargo.com</a>


Goldman Sachs &amp; Co. LLC
 Attention: Prospectus Department
 200 West Street
 New York, NY 10282
 Or by telephone: 866-471-2526
 Or by email: <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="mailto:registration-syndops@ny.email.gs.com" shape="rect">registration-syndops@ny.email.gs.com</a>


Piper Sandler &amp; Co.
 Attention: Debt Capital Markets
 1251 Avenue of the Americas, 6th Floor
 New York, NY 10020
 Or by email: <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="mailto:fsg-dcm@psc.com" shape="rect">fsg-dcm@psc.com</a>


This announcement shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy these securities, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.


About Redwood Trust


Redwood Trust, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/RWT">RWT</a>) is a specialty finance company focused on several distinct areas of housing credit where we provide liquidity to growing segments of the U.S. housing market not well served by government programs. We deliver customized housing credit investments to a diverse mix of investors, through our best-in-class securitization platforms, whole-loan distribution activities, joint ventures and our publicly traded shares. We operate through three core residential housing-focused operating platforms — Sequoia, Aspire, and CoreVest — alongside our complementary Redwood Investments portfolio which is primarily composed of assets we source through these platforms. Redwood Investments also includes RWT Horizons&#xAE;, our unified technology platform spanning internal AI innovation and strategic investments across the ecosystem, which supports our efforts to develop an AI-first operating model that enables compounding operational leverage and scalable growth. This reflects how we manage and organize our business and may differ from the manner in which our reportable segments are presented for financial reporting purposes. Our goal is to provide attractive returns to shareholders through a stable and growing stream of earnings and dividends, capital appreciation, and a commitment to technological innovation that facilitates risk-minded scale. Redwood Trust is internally managed and structured as a real estate investment trust (&#34;REIT&#34;) for tax purposes.


CAUTIONARY STATEMENT: This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, such as statements related to the offering, including the terms thereof, the anticipated closing date, the intention to apply to list the securities on the New York Stock Exchange and the expected use of the net proceeds. Forward-looking statements involve numerous risks and uncertainties. Redwood's actual results may differ materially from those projected, and Redwood cautions investors not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements contained in this release. Forward-looking statements are not historical in nature and can be identified by words such as "anticipate," "estimate," "will," "should," "expect," "believe," "intend," "seek," "plan," and similar expressions or their negative forms, or by references to strategy, plans, or intentions. No assurance can be given that the offering will be completed on the terms described, or at all, or that the net proceeds of the offering will be used as indicated. Completion of the offering on the terms described, the application to list the securities on the New York Stock Exchange and the application of the net proceeds, are subject to numerous conditions, risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of Redwood, including, among other things, those described in Redwood's preliminary prospectus supplement dated May 19, 2026, the accompanying prospectus dated March 3, 2025, as amended on August 22, 2025, and the documents incorporated in the prospectus supplement and the prospectus by reference. Redwood undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

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Redwood Trust has priced a $125 million public offering of 9.75% senior notes due 2031, aiming to enhance its operational capacity. The offering is slated for closing on May 27, 2026, anticipating a positive impact on its strategic investments and business growth.

Redwood Trust Prices $125.0 Million Senior Notes Offering

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