NYSE: TWO
Two Harbors Investment Corp. (NYSE: TWO) is a mortgage-focused real estate investment trust (REIT) that primarily invests in mortgage servicing rights (MSR), Agency residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS), and other financial assets. The company operates as both an owner and servicer of MSR, managing a servicing portfolio of approximately 840,500 loans with an unpaid principal balance of roughly $196 billion. TWO generates income through net interest margin on its Agency RMBS portfolio, servicing fee income from its MSR portfolio, and gains from derivative hedging strategies including TBA securities, interest rate swaps, and U.S. Treasury futures. The company finances its operations primarily through repurchase agreements, revolving credit facilities, and senior notes. TWO is currently in the process of being acquired by CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC at $12.00 per common share, with the transaction expected to close in August 2026. Updated
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Two Harbors Investment Corp. (NYSE: TWO) is a mortgage-focused real estate investment trust (REIT) that primarily invests in mortgage servicing rights (MSR), Agency residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS), and other financial assets.
