Business Segments · Interest Expense
Mortgage Origination — Interest Expense
This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2025
Last reportedQ1 2026May 7, 2026
Rolls up toInterest Expense
How to read this metric
An increase often signals higher leverage or rising interest rates on borrowing facilities, which can compress net interest margins.
Detailed definition
The cost of funds incurred to finance the mortgage loan portfolio within the origination segment. This includes interest...
Peer comparison
Common in mortgage banking; comparable to warehouse lending interest expense at other mortgage originators.
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cim_segment_mortgage_origination_interest_expenseHistorical Data
2 periods
| Q1 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Value | $0.00 | $10.12M |
Range$0.00 – $10.12M
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Chimera Investment Corp.'s mortgage origination — interest expense?
- Chimera Investment Corp. (CIM) reported mortgage origination — interest expense of $10.12M in Q1 2026.
- What does mortgage origination — interest expense mean?
- The interest costs paid to finance the segment's mortgage loan inventory.