Redwood Trust

Redwood Trust is a specialty finance company operating as a real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on the housing credit market. The company actively invests in, finances, and manages a diverse portfolio of residential and commercial real estate assets, specializing in areas such as jumbo prime mortgages, residential whole loans, and mortgage-backed securities. Its operational model aims to provide stable capital to segments of the housing market that may be underserved by traditional finance.

The company was founded in 1994 by George Bull, Doug Hansen, and Frederick Borden. Their foundational insight recognized an opportunity to professionalize private capital within the non-agency residential mortgage-backed securities market and enhance liquidity in various housing credit sectors. This approach allowed Redwood Trust to establish itself as a significant participant in specialized housing finance from its inception.

Redwood Trust serves participants across the housing finance ecosystem, including mortgage lenders and investors seeking capital market solutions. The company's long-term vision centers on continuously adapting to the evolving mortgage landscape, strategically deploying capital to support housing finance, and generating attractive returns through its disciplined investment and asset management capabilities.