Chimera Investment Corporation Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire HomeXpress Mortgage Corp. Press Release Presentation 8-K
Delivering Value-Driven Investments
Chimera is an internally managed real estate investment trust (REIT) that is primarily engaged in the business of investing in a diversified portfolio of mortgage assets for itself and for unrelated third parties through its investment management and advisory services. Founded in 2007, we strive to provide attractive risk-adjusted returns to our shareholders. Since our inception, we have declared $6.4 billion common and preferred stock dividends.
A Look into Our Portfolio
Comprised of Residential Mortgage Loans and Mortgage-Backed Securities
We are a credit-focused hybrid mortgage REIT, meaning that our portfolio contains residential mortgage loans and both Agency and non-Agency mortgage-backed securities. Our hybrid approach allows us to maintain flexibility in portfolio allocation and liability management. Through the use of securitization and leverage, we aim to create long-term value for our shareholders.
Our Portfolio by Asset Type
As of March 31, 2025
Historical Portfolio Performance by the Numbers (QoQ)
Earnings Available for Distribution
Earnings Available for Distribution is a non-GAAP measure. View full reconciliation in our Q4 earnings press release.
Key Figures
| (Dollars in thousands. Except per share data) | Q1 2025 | Q4 2024 | Q3 2024 | Q2 2024 | Q1 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GAAP Earnings | $1.77 | ($2.07) | $1.39 | $0.41 | $1.36 |
| Earnings Available for Distribution(1) | $0.41 | $0.37 | $0.36 | $0.37 | $0.37 |
| Common Dividend | $0.37 | $0.37 | $0.37 | $0.35 | $0.33 |
| Total Assets | $13,205,326 | $13,116,490 | $13,702,376 | $13,131,881 | $12,546,572 |
| Stockholders Equity | $2,644,064 | $2,526,189 | $2,737,312 | $2,641,268 | $2,645,586 |
| GAAP Book Value | $21.17 | $19.72 | $22.35 | $21.27 | $21.32 |
(1)Earnings Available for Distribution is a non-GAAP measure. View full reconciliation in our Q1 earnings press release.
As of March 31, 2025 • Q1 2025 Earnings Release
Portfolio Income and Yield
| (Dollars in thousands. Except per share data) | Q1 2025 | Q4 2024 | Q3 2024 | Q2 2024 | Q1 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interest Income | $190,616 | $192,364 | 195,295 | $186,717 | $186,574 |
| Interest Expense | $121,397 | $126,540 | 128,844 | $119,422 | $121,468 |
| Net Interest Income | $69,219 | $65,824 | 66,451 | $67,295 | $65,106 |
| Average Yield, Interest-earning assets | 5.9% | 6.0% | 6.1% | 5.9% | 5.8% |
| Average Cost, Interest-bearing liabilities | 4.4% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 4.2% | 4.4% |
| Net Interest Spread | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
As of March 31, 2025 • Q1 2025 Earnings Release
Portfolio Allocation
| Control | Q1 2025 | Q4 2024 | Q3 2024 | Q2 2024 | Q1 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agency RMBS as percent of portfolio | 5% | 4% | 8% | 4% | 0% |
| Agency CMBS as percent of portfolio | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Securitized Loans as percent of portfolio | 87% | 88% | 84% | 88% | 91% |
| Non-Agency RMBS as percent of portfolio | 8% | 8% | 8% | 8% | 9% |
| GAAP Leverage | 3.09:01 | 4.0:1 | 3.9:1 | 3.8:1 | 3.7:1 |
| GAAP Leverage (Recourse) | 1.2:1 | 1.2:1 | 1.2:1 | 1.0:1 | 0.9:1 |
As of March 31, 2025 • Q1 2025 Earnings Release and Financial Supplement
Dividend History
Dividend History
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| Year | Common Dividend | Preferred Dividend |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $376579 | $33484 |
| 2018 | $375017 | $43197 |
| 2019 | $376839 | $72704 |
| 2020 | $301270 | $73750 |
| 2021 | $307583 | $73764 |
| 2022 | $266139 | $73765 |
| 2023 | $166789 | $73750 |
| 2024 YTD | $117000 | $86000 |
| 2025 QTD | $30000 | $21000 |
As of March 31, 2025 • Q1 2025 Earnings Release
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