Chimera Investment Corp.
Chimera Investment Corp. is a vertically integrated real estate investment trust (REIT) that specializes in the mortgage credit markets. The company operates a diversified platform focused on originating, investing in, and managing a wide array of residential mortgage assets, including loans and mortgage-backed securities. Its core value proposition lies in generating attractive risk-adjusted returns through a combination of net interest income, loan origination gains, and third-party advisory fees.
Financials
Based on Q1 2026 filing
Business Segments
Investment Portfolio
primaryThis segment manages the company's long-term investments in mortgage-related assets and provides third-party advisory services. It generates revenue through interest income on held assets and fee-based income from non-discretionary investment management services provided to institutional clients.
Non-Agency RMBS, Agency RMBS, Residential Mortgage Loans, Mortgage Servicing Rights (MSRs), Agency CMBS, Business Purpose Loans (RTLs), Investor Loans, Equity Appreciation Rights, Reverse Mortgages
Institutional Investors, Financial Institutions
Residential Origination
majorOperated through the HomeXpress subsidiary, this segment focuses on the direct origination of various mortgage products. Revenue is primarily derived from the origination and subsequent sale of mortgage loans into the secondary market, as well as interest earned on loans held for sale.
Consumer Non-QM Loans, Investor Business Purpose Loans, QM Residential Mortgage Loans, FHA Loans, VA Loans, Conventional Agency-Conforming Loans
Individual Homeowners, Real Estate Investors, Wholesale Mortgage Brokers, Correspondent Lenders
Segment Financials
Investment Management And Advisory — Interest income from investment in MSR financing receivables
View metricInvestment Management And Advisory — Interest Income
View metricInvestment Management And Advisory — Interest Expense
View metricMortgage Origination — Gain on origination and sale of loans, net
View metricMortgage Origination — Interest Income
View metricMortgage Origination — Interest Expense
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Competitive Position
A vertically integrated mortgage REIT that combines a large-scale investment portfolio with internal loan origination and asset management capabilities.
Geographies
United States
Customer Segments
Retail Borrowers, Institutional Investors, Real Estate Investors
Upstream Dependencies
Warehouse Credit Facilities, Repurchase Agreement Counterparties, Equity and Debt Capital Markets, Mortgage Brokers
Downstream Customers
Secondary Market Loan Buyers, RMBS Investors, Institutional Advisory Clients
Competitors & Partners
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Subsidiaries
HomeXpress Mortgage Corp.
Wholly-owned mortgage origination platform acquired in 2025
Palisades Advisory Services LLC
Wholly-owned subsidiary providing investment management and advisory services
Chimera Investment Corp. FAQ
Common questions about Chimera Investment Corp.
Chimera Investment Corp. is a vertically integrated real estate investment trust (REIT) that specializes in the mortgage credit markets. The company operates a diversified platform focused on originating, investing in, and managing a wide array of residential mortgage assets, including loans and mortgage-backed securities. Its core value proposition lies in generating attractive risk-adjusted returns through a combination of net interest income, loan origination gains, and third-party advisory fees.
Chimera Investment Corp. (CIM) has a market capitalization of $1.1B and trades on NYSE.
Chimera Investment Corp. generated $850.0M in trailing twelve-month revenue with net income of $19.3M, representing a net margin of 2.3%. These figures are based on the Q1 2026 filing.
Chimera Investment Corp.'s key competitors include Rithm Capital Corp., PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust, Adamas Trust, Inc. Common Stock, and others. These companies compete in similar markets and product categories.
Chimera Investment Corp. has approximately 39 employees.