Discontinued — last reported Q4 '16

Business Segments · Interest Expense

Investment Activities — Interest Expense

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ4 2016Feb 28, 2017
Rolls up toInterest Expense

How to read this metric

An increase may signal higher leverage or rising market interest rates, which can compress net interest margins if not offset by higher asset yields.

Detailed definition

This metric captures the costs incurred from borrowing funds to finance the company's mortgage investment portfolio and...

Peer comparison

Standard interest expense line item for all leveraged financial companies.

Metric ID: pmt_segment_investment_activities_interest_expense

Frequently Asked Questions

What does investment activities — interest expense mean?
The total cost of interest paid on debt used to finance mortgage investments.