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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
_______________________________________________ 
FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)
ý(Mark One)
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 20172019
OR
oTRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from to
Commission file number 001-34385
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Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Maryland 26-2749336
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
  
1555 Peachtree Street, N.E., Suite 1800,

Atlanta,Georgia 30309
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(404) (404) 892-0896
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934:
Title of Each ClassTrading SymbolName of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per shareIVRNew York Stock Exchange
7.75% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred StockIVRpANew York Stock Exchange
7.75% Fixed-to-Floating Series B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred StockIVRpBNew York Stock Exchange
7.50% Fixed-to-Floating Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred StockIVRpCNew York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yesý    No  o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yesý    No  o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one): 
Large Acceleratedaccelerated filer ý   Accelerated filer o
Non-Accelerated filer o(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)  Smaller reporting company o
     Emerging growth company o
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes  o    No  ý
As of November 3, 2017,October 31, 2019, there were 111,616,551142,802,293 outstanding shares of common stock of Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc.



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INVESCO MORTGAGE CAPITAL INC.
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PART I
ITEM 1.FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
INVESCO MORTGAGE CAPITAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
  
As of
 $ in thousands except share amountsSeptember 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
ASSETS 
Mortgage-backed and credit risk transfer securities, at fair value (including pledged securities of $21,866,617 and $17,082,825, respectively)23,599,499
 17,396,642
Cash and cash equivalents125,888
 135,617
Restricted cash80,086
 
Due from counterparties10,284
 13,500
Investment related receivable72,959
 66,598
Derivative assets, at fair value4,127
 15,089
Other assets168,480
 186,059
Total assets24,061,323
 17,813,505
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY   
Liabilities:   
Repurchase agreements18,072,032
 13,602,484
Secured loans1,650,000
 1,650,000
Derivative liabilities, at fair value46,381
 23,390
Dividends and distributions payable66,974
 49,578
Investment related payable1,271,718
 132,096
Accrued interest payable29,831
 37,620
Collateral held payable1,096
 18,083
Accounts payable and accrued expenses2,477
 1,694
Due to affiliate9,782
 11,863
Total liabilities21,150,291
 15,526,808
Commitments and contingencies (See Note 14):

 

Equity:   
Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share; 50,000,000 shares authorized:   
7.75% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock: 5,600,000 shares issued and outstanding ($140,000 aggregate liquidation preference)135,356
 135,356
7.75% Fixed-to-Floating Series B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock: 6,200,000 shares issued and outstanding ($155,000 aggregate liquidation preference)149,860
 149,860
7.50% Fixed-to-Floating Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock: 11,500,000 shares issued and outstanding ($287,500 aggregate liquidation preference)278,108
 278,108
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share; 450,000,000 shares authorized; 142,802,293 and 111,584,996 shares issued and outstanding, respectively1,427
 1,115
Additional paid in capital2,869,650
 2,383,532
Accumulated other comprehensive income325,850
 220,813
Retained earnings (distributions in excess of earnings)(849,219) (882,087)
Total stockholders’ equity2,911,032
 2,286,697
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity24,061,323
 17,813,505
  
As of
 $ in thousands except share amountsSeptember 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
ASSETS 
Mortgage-backed and credit risk transfer securities, at fair value (including pledged securities of $17,398,372 and $14,422,198, respectively)18,259,552
 14,981,331
Commercial loans, held-for-investment280,989
 273,355
Cash and cash equivalents73,530
 161,788
Due from counterparties1,550
 86,450
Investment related receivable20,934
 43,886
Accrued interest receivable56,532
 46,945
Derivative assets, at fair value7,394
 3,186
Other assets102,343
 109,297
Total assets18,802,824
 15,706,238
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY   
Liabilities:   
Repurchase agreements14,088,838
 11,160,669
Secured loans1,650,000
 1,650,000
Exchangeable senior notes, net157,380
 397,041
Derivative liabilities, at fair value40,631
 134,228
Dividends and distributions payable59,909
 50,924
Investment related payable122,896
 9,232
Accrued interest payable12,255
 21,066
Collateral held payable2,955
 1,700
Accounts payable and accrued expenses1,788
 1,534
Due to affiliate10,778
 9,660
Total liabilities16,147,430
 13,436,054
Commitments and contingencies (See Note 16):
 
Equity:   
Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share; 50,000,000 shares authorized:   
7.75% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock: 5,600,000 shares issued and outstanding ($140,000 aggregate liquidation preference)135,356
 135,356
7.75% Fixed-to-Floating Series B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock: 6,200,000 shares issued and outstanding ($155,000 aggregate liquidation preference)149,860
 149,860
7.50% Fixed-to-Floating Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock: 11,500,000 shares issued and outstanding ($287,500 aggregate liquidation preference)278,108
 
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share; 450,000,000 shares authorized; 111,616,551 and 111,594,595 shares issued and outstanding, respectively1,116
 1,116
Additional paid in capital2,384,157
 2,379,863
Accumulated other comprehensive income350,686
 293,668
Retained earnings (distributions in excess of earnings)(670,261) (718,303)
Total stockholders’ equity2,629,022
 2,241,560
Non-controlling interest26,372
 28,624
Total equity2,655,394
 2,270,184
Total liabilities and equity18,802,824
 15,706,238

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.


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INVESCO MORTGAGE CAPITAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
 Three Months Ended 
 September 30,
 Nine Months Ended 
 September 30,
$ in thousands, except share amounts2017 2016 2017 2016
Interest Income
 
 
 
Mortgage-backed and credit risk transfer securities134,138
 112,467
 374,038
 347,573
Commercial loans6,251
 5,680
 18,036
 16,520
Total interest income140,389
 118,147
 392,074
 364,093
Interest Expense  
 
 
Repurchase agreements45,907
 24,892
 111,926
 97,952
Secured loans5,544
 2,746
 13,492
 8,149
Exchangeable senior notes2,724
 5,620
 11,236
 16,847
Total interest expense54,175
 33,258
 136,654
 122,948
Net interest income86,214
 84,889
 255,420
 241,145
Other Income (loss)
 
 
 
Gain (loss) on investments, net(11,873) (7,155) (2,551) 5,860
Equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated ventures408
 729
 (1,280) 1,992
Gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net1,955
 35,378
 (46,096) (293,528)
Realized and unrealized credit derivative income (loss), net(2,930) 31,926
 38,428
 57,564
Net loss on extinguishment of debt(1,344) 
 (6,581) 
Other investment income (loss), net2,313
 (554) 6,175
 (3,617)
Total other income (loss)(11,471) 60,324
 (11,905) (231,729)
Expenses       
Management fee – related party9,557
 6,719
 27,385
 25,292
General and administrative1,697
 1,836
 5,389
 5,769
Total expenses11,254
 8,555
 32,774
 31,061
Net income (loss)63,489
 136,658
 210,741
 (21,645)
Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest800
 1,723
 2,656
 (235)
Net income (loss) attributable to Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc.62,689
 134,935
 208,085
 (21,410)
Dividends to preferred stockholders13,562
 5,716
 24,994
 17,148
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders49,127
 129,219
 183,091
 (38,558)
Earnings (loss) per share:  

 

 

Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders  
 
 
Basic0.44
 1.16
 1.64
 (0.34)
Diluted0.43
 1.05
 1.59
 (0.34)
Dividends declared per common share0.41
 0.40
 1.21
 1.20
 Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
$ in thousands, except share amounts2019 2018 2019 2018
Interest Income       
Mortgage-backed and credit risk transfer securities194,938
 160,416
 581,167
 456,967
Commercial and other loans1,353
 1,672
 4,419
 9,945
Total interest income196,291
 162,088
 585,586
 466,912
Interest Expense       
Repurchase agreements112,851
 81,763
 332,704
 210,737
Secured loans10,413
 9,490
 32,815
 24,888
Exchangeable senior notes
 
 
 1,621
Total interest expense123,264
 91,253
 365,519
 237,246
Net interest income73,027
 70,835
 220,067
 229,666
Other Income (loss)       
Gain (loss) on investments, net202,413
 (207,910) 772,977
 (404,657)
Equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated ventures403
 1,084
 1,797
 2,778
Gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net(177,244) 87,672
 (723,437) 288,208
Realized and unrealized credit derivative income (loss), net1
 4,975
 5,447
 8,875
Net loss on extinguishment of debt
 
 
 (26)
Other investment income (loss), net1,005
 1,068
 3,041
 2,010
Total other income (loss)26,578
 (113,111) 59,825
 (102,812)
Expenses       
Management fee – related party8,740
 10,105
 27,644
 30,428
General and administrative1,862
 1,673
 6,119
 4,954
Total expenses10,602
 11,778
 33,763
 35,382
Net income (loss)89,003
 (54,054) 246,129
 91,472
Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest
 (681) 
 1,153
Net income (loss) attributable to Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc.89,003
 (53,373) 246,129
 90,319
Dividends to preferred stockholders11,107
 11,107
 33,320
 33,320
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders77,896
 (64,480) 212,809
 56,999
Earnings (loss) per share:       
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders       
Basic0.57
 (0.58) 1.66
 0.51
Diluted0.57
 (0.58) 1.65
 0.51

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.


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INVESCO MORTGAGE CAPITAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended 
 September 30,
 Nine Months Ended 
 September 30,
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
$ in thousands2017 2016 2017 20162019 2018 2019 2018
Net income (loss)63,489
 136,658
 210,741
 (21,645)89,003
 (54,054) 246,129
 91,472
Other comprehensive income (loss):              
Unrealized gain (loss) on mortgage-backed and credit risk transfer securities, net19,089
 32,015
 75,011
 270,591
14,482
 (40,554) 114,019
 (220,800)
Reclassification of unrealized (gain) loss on sale of mortgage-backed and credit risk transfer securities to gain (loss) on investments, net7
 
 1,508
 (11,581)(954) 134,280
 9,072
 153,406
Reclassification of amortization of net deferred (gain) loss on de-designated interest rate swaps to repurchase agreements interest expense(6,438) (4,831) (19,105) 11,331
(5,981) (6,422) (17,748) (19,859)
Currency translation adjustments on investment in unconsolidated venture807
 (235) 331
 (10)290
 (1,126) (306) (328)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)13,465
 26,949
 57,745
 270,331
7,837
 86,178
 105,037
 (87,581)
Comprehensive income (loss)76,954
 163,607
 268,486
 248,686
96,840
 32,124
 351,166
 3,891
Less: Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interest(970) (2,063) (3,384) (3,157)
 (405) 
 (48)
Less: Dividends to preferred stockholders(13,562) (5,716) (24,994) (17,148)(11,107) (11,107) (33,320) (33,320)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to common stockholders62,422
 155,828
 240,108
 228,381
85,733
 20,612
 317,846
 (29,477)

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INVESCO MORTGAGE CAPITAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTSTATEMENTS OF EQUITY
For the ninethree months ended March 31, 2019; June 30, 2019 and September 30, 20172019
(Unaudited)
 
          Attributable to Common Stockholders      
        
Additional
Paid in
Capital
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income
 
Retained
Earnings
(Distributions
in excess of
earnings)
 Total
Stockholders’
Equity
 
Non-
Controlling
Interest
          
Additional
Paid in
Capital
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 
Retained
Earnings
(Distributions
in excess of
earnings)
 Total
Stockholders’
Equity
Series A
Preferred Stock
 
Series B
Preferred Stock
 Series C
Preferred Stock
    
Series A
Preferred Stock
 
Series B
Preferred Stock
 Series C
Preferred Stock
   
$ in thousands
except
share amounts
 Common Stock 
Non-
Controlling
Interest
  Common Stock 
Shares Amount Shares Amount Shares Amount Shares Amount Shares Amount Shares Amount Shares Amount Shares Amount 
Additional
Paid in
Capital
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
Retained
Earnings
(Distributions
in excess of
earnings)
Balance at December 31, 20165,600,000
 135,356
 6,200,000
 149,860
 
 
 111,594,595
 1,116
 2,379,863
 293,668
 (718,303) 2,241,560
 28,624
 
Balance at December 31, 20185,600,000
 135,356
 6,200,000
 149,860
 11,500,000
 278,108
 111,584,996
 1,115
 2,383,532
220,813
(882,087)2,286,697
Net income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 208,085
 208,085
 2,656
 210,741

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

138,790
138,790
Other comprehensive income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 57,017
 
 57,017
 728
 57,745

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 56,369
 
 56,369
Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock, net of offering costs







11,500,000

278,108











278,108
 
 278,108
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net of offering costs
 
 
 
 
 
 16,672,000
 167
 258,386
 
 
 258,553
Stock awards
 
 
 
 
 
 21,956
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 10,501
 
 
 
 
 
Common stock dividends
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (135,049) (135,049) 
 (135,049)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (57,720) (57,720)
Common unit dividends
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (1,724) (1,724)
Preferred stock dividends
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (24,994) (24,994) 
 (24,994)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (11,107) (11,107)
Amortization of equity-based compensation
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 378
 
 
 378
 5
 383

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 132
 
 
 132
Rebalancing of ownership percentage of non-controlling interest
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 3,916
 1
 
 3,917
 (3,917) 
Balance at September 30, 20175,600,000
 135,356
 6,200,000
 149,860
 11,500,000
 278,108
 111,616,551
 1,116
 2,384,157
 350,686
 (670,261) 2,629,022
 26,372
 2,655,394
Balance at March 31, 20195,600,000
 135,356
 6,200,000
 149,860
 11,500,000
 278,108
 128,267,497
 1,282
 2,642,050
 277,182
 (812,124) 2,671,714
Net income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 18,336
 18,336
Other comprehensive income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 40,831
 
 40,831
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net of offering costs
 
 
 
 
 
 521,136
 5
 8,149
 
 
 8,154
Stock awards
 
 
 
 
 
 6,895
 
 
 
 
 
Common stock dividends
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (57,958) (57,958)
Preferred stock dividends
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (11,106) (11,106)
Amortization of equity-based compensation
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 130
 
 
 130
Balance at June 30, 20195,600,000
 135,356
 6,200,000
 149,860
 11,500,000
 278,108
 128,795,528
 1,287
 2,650,329
 318,013
 (862,852) 2,670,101
Net income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 89,003
 89,003
Other comprehensive income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 7,837
 
 7,837
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net of offering costs
 
 
 
 
 
 14,000,000
 140
 219,191
 
 
 219,331
Stock awards
 
 
 
 
 
 6,765
 
 
 
 
 
Common stock dividends
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (64,263) (64,263)
Preferred stock dividends
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (11,107) (11,107)
Amortization of equity-based compensation
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 130
 
 
 130
Balance at September 30, 20195,600,000
 135,356
 6,200,000
 149,860
 11,500,000
 278,108
 142,802,293
 1,427
 2,869,650
 325,850
 (849,219) 2,911,032
The accompanying notes are an integral part of thisthese condensed consolidated financial statement.statements.




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INVESCO MORTGAGE CAPITAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY (Continued)
For the three months ended March 31, 2018; June 30, 2018 and September 30 2018
(Unaudited)
           Attributable to Common Stockholders      
         
Additional
Paid in
Capital
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 
Retained
Earnings
(Distributions
in excess of
earnings)
 Total
Stockholders’
Equity
 
Non-
Controlling
Interest
  
 
Series A
Preferred Stock
 
Series B
Preferred Stock
 Series C
Preferred Stock
    
$ in thousands except share amounts   Common Stock 
Total
Equity
Shares Amount Shares Amount Shares Amount Shares Amount      
Balance at December 31, 20175,600,000
 135,356
 6,200,000
 149,860
 11,500,000
 278,108
 111,624,159
 1,116
 2,384,356
 261,029
 (579,334) 2,630,491
 26,387
 2,656,878
Net income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 52,578
 52,578
 671
 53,249
Other comprehensive loss
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (127,677) 
 (127,677) (1,630) (129,307)
Stock awards
 
 
 
 
 
 12,564
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Common stock dividends
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (46,887) (46,887) 
 (46,887)
Common unit dividends
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (599) (599)
Preferred stock dividends
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (11,107) (11,107) 
 (11,107)
Amortization of equity-based compensation
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 127
 
 
 127
 2
 129
Rebalancing of ownership percentage of non-controlling interest
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 143
 
 
 143
 (143) 
Balance at March 31, 20185,600,000
 135,356
 6,200,000
 149,860
 11,500,000
 278,108
 111,636,723
 1,116
 2,384,626
 133,352
 (584,750) 2,497,668
 24,688
 2,522,356
Net income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 91,114
 91,114
 1,163
 92,277
Other comprehensive loss
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (43,891) 
 (43,891) (561) (44,452)
Stock awards
 
 
 
 
 
 6,465
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Common stock dividends
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (46,890) (46,890) 
 (46,890)
Common unit dividends
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (598) (598)
Preferred stock dividends
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (11,106) (11,106) 
 (11,106)
Amortization of equity-based compensation
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 135
 
 
 135
 1
 136
Rebalancing of ownership percentage of non-controlling interest
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 141
 
 
 141
 (141) 
Balance at June 30, 20185,600,000
 135,356
 6,200,000
 149,860
 11,500,000
 278,108
 111,643,188
 1,116
 2,384,902
 89,461
 (551,632) 2,487,171
 24,552
 2,511,723
Net Loss
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (53,373) (53,373) (681) (54,054)
Other comprehensive loss
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 85,092
 
 85,092
 1,086
 86,178
Stock awards
 
 
 
 
 
 9,473
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Common stock dividends
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (46,895) (46,895) 
 (46,895)
Common unit dividends
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (599) (599)
Preferred stock dividends
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (11,107) (11,107) 
 (11,107)
Amortization of equity-based compensation
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 174
 
 
 174
 3
 177
Rebalancing of ownership percentage of non-controlling interest
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 142
 
 
 142
 (142) 
Balance at September 30, 20185,600,000
 135,356
 6,200,000
 149,860
 11,500,000
 278,108
 111,652,661
 1,116
 2,385,218
 174,553
 (663,007) 2,461,204
 24,219
 2,485,423
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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INVESCO MORTGAGE CAPITAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
Nine Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
$ in thousands2017 20162019 2018
Cash Flows from Operating Activities      
Net income (loss)210,741
 (21,645)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:   
Net income246,129
 91,472
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:   
Amortization of mortgage-backed and credit risk transfer securities premiums and (discounts), net75,933
 85,522
28,471
 37,263
Amortization of commercial loan origination fees(234) (219)
Unrealized (gain) loss on derivative instruments, net(20,025) 150,842
Unrealized (gain) loss on credit derivatives, net(20,904) (45,192)
Realized and unrealized (gain) loss on derivative instruments, net747,186
 (307,594)
Realized and unrealized (gain) loss on credit derivatives, net10,399
 8,034
(Gain) loss on investments, net2,551
 (5,860)(772,977) 404,657
Realized (gain) loss on derivative instruments, net5,808
 62,222
Realized (gain) loss on credit derivatives, net
 6,017
Equity in (earnings) losses of unconsolidated ventures1,280
 (1,992)
Amortization of equity-based compensation425
 425
Amortization of deferred securitization and financing costs1,212
 1,847
Amortization of net deferred (gain) loss on de-designated interest rate swaps(19,105) 11,331
(Gain) loss from investments in unconsolidated ventures in excess of distributions received(1,797) 320
Other amortization(17,356) (19,332)
Net loss on extinguishment of debt6,581
 

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(Gain) loss on foreign currency transactions, net(3,715) 6,080

 1,038
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:      
(Increase) decrease in operating assets(9,713) 1,260
(13,578) (1,140)
Increase (decrease) in operating liabilities(4,985) 858
(8,591) 6,974
Net cash provided by operating activities225,850
 251,496
217,886
 221,718
Cash Flows from Investing Activities      
Purchase of mortgage-backed and credit risk transfer securities(5,480,222) (2,367,991)(7,980,486) (4,996,460)
Purchase of U.S. Treasury securities
 (403,105)
Proceeds from sale of U.S. Treasury securities
 524,478
(Contributions to) distributions from investments in unconsolidated ventures, net9,668
 7,632
2,198
 1,107
Purchase of exchange-traded fund(3,508) 
Sale of exchange-traded fund51
 
Change in other assets
 (73,875)9,866
 (41,094)
Principal payments from mortgage-backed and credit risk transfer securities1,736,460
 1,920,352
1,392,097
 1,597,052
Proceeds from sale of mortgage-backed and credit risk transfer securities625,540
 659,959
2,387,143
 2,836,065
Payments on sales of credit derivatives
 (6,017)
Proceeds from/ (payments for) settlement or termination of forwards, swaps and swaptions, net(5,808) (60,737)
Settlement (termination) of futures, currency forwards and interest rate swaps, net(713,233) 249,492
Net change in due from counterparties and collateral held payable on derivative instruments(8,909) 13,980
Principal payments from commercial loans held-for-investment
 15,000
7,394
 160,809
Origination and advances of commercial loans, net of origination fees(3,754) (85,033)
 (1,677)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities(3,121,573) 130,663
Net cash used in investing activities(4,903,930) (180,726)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities      
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
 35
486,506
 
Repurchase of common stock
 (25,000)
Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock, net of issuance cost278,411
 
Due from counterparties(1,550) (138,959)
Change in collateral held payable1,255
 (4,900)
Proceeds from repurchase agreements107,218,532
 97,653,895
94,974,385
 108,342,902
Principal repayments of repurchase agreements(104,288,947) (97,719,439)(90,504,837) (108,044,996)
Proceeds from secured loans
 125,000
Principal repayments of secured loans
 (125,000)
Net change in due from counterparties and collateral held payable on repurchase agreements(3,612) 
Extinguishment of exchangeable senior notes(247,454) 

 (143,433)
Payments of deferred costs
 (136)(176) (167)
Payments of dividends and distributions(152,782) (153,572)(195,865) (175,776)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities2,807,465
 (388,076)4,756,401
 (21,470)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents(88,258) (5,917)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period161,788
 53,199
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period73,530
 47,282
Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash70,357
 19,522
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period135,617
 89,001
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period205,974
 108,523
Supplement Disclosure of Cash Flow Information      
Interest paid159,982
 116,401
391,153
 248,824
Non-cash Investing and Financing Activities Information      
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on mortgage-backed and credit risk transfer securities76,519
 259,010
123,091
 (67,394)
Dividends and distributions declared not paid59,909
 50,921
66,974
 50,205
Net change in investment related payable (receivable)(141,085) 117,295
Increase in unsettled to-be-announced ("TBA") securities and related payable1,124,815
 
Net change in investment related receivable (payable) excluding TBA securities(19,598) (100,061)
Offering costs not paid(468) 
Net change in repurchase agreements, not settled(1,416) (2)
 (189)
Change in due from counterparties86,450
 7,807
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INVESCO MORTGAGE CAPITAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
Note 1 – Organization and Business Operations
Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc. (the "Company", "we") is a Maryland corporation primarily focused on investing in, financing and managing residential and commercial mortgage-backed securities and mortgage loans.other mortgage-related assets. We are externally managed and advised by Invesco Advisers, Inc. (our "Manager"), a registered investment adviser and an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Invesco Ltd. ("Invesco"), a leading independent global investment management firm. We conduct our business through IAS Operating Partnership LP (the "Operating Partnership"), as its sole general partner. As of September and have 1 operating segment. Prior to November 30, 2017, we owned 98.7% of the Operating Partnership, and2018, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Invesco owned 1.3% of the remaining 1.3%. We have one operating segment.Operating Partnership. See Note 15 - "Non-Controlling Interest - Operating Partnership" of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 for information regarding redemption of Operating Partnership Units ("OP Units") previously held by Invesco.
We primarily invest in:
Residential mortgage-backed securities ("RMBS") that are guaranteed by a U.S. government agency such as the Government National Mortgage Association ("Ginnie Mae"), or a federally chartered corporation such as the Federal National Mortgage Association ("Fannie Mae") or the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation ("Freddie Mac") (collectively "Agency RMBS");
Commercial mortgage-backed securities (“CMBS”) that are guaranteed by a U.S. government agency such as Ginnie Mae or a federally chartered corporation such as Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac (collectively "Agency CMBS");
RMBS that are not guaranteed by a U.S. government agency or a federally chartered corporation ("non-Agency RMBS");
CMBS that are not guaranteed by a U.S. government agency or a federally chartered corporation ("non-Agency CMBS");
Credit risk transfer securities that are unsecured obligations issued by government-sponsored enterprises ("GSE CRT");
Commercial mortgage-backed securities ("CMBS");
Residential and commercial mortgage loans; and
Other real estate-related financing agreements.
We elected to be taxed as a real estate investment trust ("REIT") for U.S. federal income tax purposes under the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 commencing with our taxable year ended December 31, 2009. To maintain our REIT qualification, we are generally required to distribute at least 90% of our REIT taxable income to our stockholders annually. We operate our business in a manner that permits exclusion from the "Investment Company" definition under the Investment Company Act of 1940.
Note 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation and Consolidation
Certain disclosures included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K are not required to be included on an interim basis in our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. We have condensed or omitted these disclosures. Therefore, this Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.2018.
TheOur condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP and consolidate the financial statements of the Company and our controlled subsidiaries. All significant intercompany transactions, balances, revenues and expenses are eliminated upon consolidation. In the opinion of management, the condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring accruals, which are necessary for a fair statement of our financial condition and results of operations for the periods presented.
Reclassifications
Our condensed consolidated balance sheet for the year ended December 31, 2018 presented in this Form 10-Q includes a reclassification of Commercial Loans, held-for-investment to Other assets to conform to our current period presentation. See Note 5 - "Other Assets" for further information. 



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Use of Estimates
The preparation of condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Examples of estimates include, but are not limited to, estimates of the fair values of financial instruments, interest income on mortgage-backed and credit risk transfer securities, allowanceprovision for loan losses and other-than-temporary impairment charges. Actual results may differ from those estimates.
Significant Accounting Policies
There have been no changes to our accounting policies included in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.2018 except for the implementation of new accounting guidance for stock-based payments to non-employees discussed below.
Accounting Pronouncements Recently Adopted
Effective January 1, 2019, we adopted the accounting guidance that aligns the measurement and classification for stock-based payments to non-employees with the guidance for stock-based payments to employees. Under the new guidance, the measurement of equity-classified non-employee awards is fixed at the grant date. The implementation of the guidance did not have a material impact on our financial statements.
Pending Accounting Pronouncements
In JanuaryJune 2016, the FASB issued guidance to improve certain aspects of classification and measurement of financial instruments, including significant revisions in accounting related to the classification and measurement of investments in equity securities and presentation of certain fair value changes for financial liabilities when the fair value option is elected. The

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guidance also amends certain disclosure requirements associated with the fair value of financial instruments. We are required to adopt the new guidance in the first quarter of 2018. Early adoption is permitted. We have determined that this new accounting standard will not have an impact on our financial condition or results of operations but will simplify financial statement disclosures.
In June 2016, the FASBguidance was issued an amendment to the guidance onfor reporting credit losses for assets measured at amortized cost and available-for-sale securities. The new guidance significantly changes how entities will measure credit losses for most financial assets, including loans, that are not measured at fair value through net income. The guidance replaces the existing “incurred loss” model with an “expected loss” model for instruments measured at amortized cost and requires entities to record credit allowances for available-for-sale debt securities rather than reduce the carrying amount, as they do today under the other-than-temporary impairment model. The new guidance also simplifies the accounting model for purchased credit-impaired debt securities and loans. We are required to adopt the new guidance in the first quarteras of January 1, 2020. Early adoption is permitted.
We are currently evaluating the potential impacts of the new guidance and proposed amendments to the new guidance on our consolidated financial statements, as well as available transition methods.
In August 2016, the FASB issuedstatements. The new guidance that is intended to reduce diversity in practice in how certain transactions are classified inspecifically excludes available-for-sale securities measured at fair value through net income. The Company elected the statementfair value option for all MBS purchased on or after September 1, 2016 and GSE CRTs purchased on or after August 24, 2015. Accordingly, the impact of cash flows. Additionally, in November 2016, the FASB issued new guidance on classificationaccounting for our debt securities will be limited to those securities purchased prior to election of the fair value option that the Company continues to hold on January 1, 2020. As of September 30, 2019, we hold approximately $4.6 billion of MBS and presentationGSE CRT securities that were purchased prior to election of changes in restricted cash on the statement of cash flows. We are required to adoptfair value option that will be assessed for impairment under the new accounting standards in the first quarterguidance.
We have one commercial loan as of 2018 using a retrospective transition method for each period presented. Early adoptionSeptember 30, 2019 that is permitted.measured at amortized cost. We expect that this new guidance will impact the presentation of certain cash payments and receipts among the operating, investing and financing sections of our consolidated statements of cash flows primarily relatedintend to distributions from investments in unconsolidated ventures and basis recovered on certain investment securities.
In August 2017, the FASB issued guidance to improve accounting for hedging activities. The purpose of this updated guidance is to better align a company’s financial reporting for hedging activities with the economic objectives of those activities. We are required to adoptimplement the new guidance infor this loan by electing the first quarter of 2019. We have determined that thisfair value option. The new guidance for this loan will be implemented on a modified retrospective basis by recording a cumulative effect adjustment to retained earnings on January 1, 2020. The loan is due in February 2021, and we do not expectedexpect the new guidance to have ana material impact on our consolidated financial statements because we have elected not to apply hedge accounting to all new derivative contracts entered into after January 1, 2014.for this loan.
Note 3 - Variable Interest Entities ("VIEs")
Our maximum risk of loss in VIEs in which we are not the primary beneficiary at September 30, 20172019 is presented in the table below.
$ in thousandsCarrying Amount Company's Maximum Risk of Loss
Non-Agency CMBS3,851,552
 3,851,552
Non-Agency RMBS1,018,511
 1,018,511
Investments in unconsolidated ventures23,305
 23,305
Total4,893,368
 4,893,368
$ in thousandsCarrying Amount Company's Maximum Risk of Loss
CMBS3,108,797
 3,108,797
Non-Agency RMBS1,420,333
 1,420,333
Investments in unconsolidated ventures22,684
 22,684
Total4,551,814
 4,551,814

Refer to Note 4 - "Mortgage-Backed and Credit Risk Transfer Securities" and Note 65 - "Other Assets" for additional details regarding these investments.


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Note 4 – Mortgage-Backed and Credit Risk Transfer Securities
The following tables summarize our mortgage-backed securities ("MBS") and GSE CRT portfolio by asset type as of September 30, 20172019 and December 31, 20162018.
September 30, 2017               
$ in thousands
Principal/ Notional
Balance
 
Unamortized
Premium
(Discount)
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Unrealized
Gain/
(Loss), net
 
Fair
Value
 
Net
Weighted
Average
Coupon (1)
 
Period-
end
Weighted
Average
Yield (2)
 
Quarterly
Weighted
Average
Yield (3)
Agency RMBS:               
15 year fixed-rate3,046,720
 126,676
 3,173,396
 (38,516) 3,134,880
 3.09% 2.16% 1.95%
30 year fixed-rate7,062,725
 294,240
 7,356,965
 29,579
 7,386,544
 3.75% 3.08% 2.73%
ARM*
249,982
 1,788
 251,770
 2,996
 254,766
 2.67% 2.60% 2.35%
Hybrid ARM1,782,077
 27,850
 1,809,927
 9,586
 1,819,513
 2.70% 2.54% 2.19%
Total Agency pass-through(4)
12,141,504
 450,554
 12,592,058
 3,645
 12,595,703
 3.41% 2.76% 2.43%
Agency-CMO(5)
1,307,945
 (1,026,765) 281,180
 (7,041) 274,139
 1.96% 2.80% 2.71%
Non-Agency RMBS(6)(7)(8)
2,995,292
 (1,713,985) 1,281,307
 139,026
 1,420,333
 2.16% 6.57% 6.56%
GSE CRT(9)(10)
763,747
 24,939
 788,686
 71,894
 860,580
 3.08% 2.34% 2.74%
CMBS(11)(12)
3,726,929
 (679,272) 3,047,657
 61,140
 3,108,797
 3.90% 4.85% 4.52%
Total20,935,417
 (2,944,529) 17,990,888
 268,664
 18,259,552
 3.21% 3.37% 3.13%
September 30, 2019           
$ in thousands
Principal/ Notional
Balance
 
Unamortized
Premium
(Discount)
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Unrealized
Gain/
(Loss), net
 
Fair
Value
 
Period-
end
Weighted
Average
Yield (1)
Agency RMBS:           
15 year fixed-rate296,708
 1,873
 298,581
 10,689
 309,270
 3.33%
30 year fixed-rate11,381,340
 366,162
 11,747,502
 297,405
 12,044,907
 3.66%
Hybrid ARM*
60,551
 654
 61,205
 1,444
 62,649
 3.58%
Total Agency RMBS pass-through11,738,599
 368,689
 12,107,288
 309,538
 12,416,826
 3.65%
Agency-CMO (2)
930,836
 (500,625) 430,211
 17,181
 447,392
 3.48%
Agency CMBS(3)
4,597,320
 77,442
 4,674,762
 261,421
 4,936,183
 3.00%
Non-Agency CMBS (4)
4,446,232
 (778,004) 3,668,228
 183,324
 3,851,552
 5.23%
Non-Agency RMBS (5)(6)(7)
2,467,994
 (1,565,995) 901,999
 116,512
 1,018,511
 6.72%
GSE CRT (8)
862,797
 22,387
 885,184
 43,851
 929,035
 2.88%
Total25,043,778
 (2,376,106) 22,667,672
 931,827
 23,599,499
 3.86%
* Adjustable-rate mortgage ("ARM")
 
(1)Net weighted average coupon as of September 30, 2017 is based on principal/notional balance and is presented net of servicing and other fees.
(2)Period-end weighted average yield is based on amortized cost as of September 30, 20172019 and incorporates future prepayment and loss assumptions.
(3)Quarterly weighted average portfolio yield for the period was calculated by dividing interest income, including amortization of premiums and discounts, by the average balance of the amortized cost of the investments. All yields are annualized.
(4)We have elected the fair value option for Agency RMBS purchased on or after September 1, 2016 which represent 39.3% of principal/notional balance, 39.0% of amortized cost and 39.1% of fair value.
(5)(2)Agency collateralized mortgage obligation ("Agency-CMO") includes interest-only securities ("Agency IO"), which represent 83.7%57.2% of principal/notional balance, 23.4%6.7% of amortized cost and 21.5%6.6% of fair value.
(6)(3)Includes approximately $1.3 billion of to-be-announced ("TBA") securities that will primarily settle in the fourth quarter of 2019.
(4)Non-Agency RMBS held by us is 41.3% fixed rate, 49.7% variable rate,CMBS includes interest-only securities which represent 13.3% of principal/notional balance, 0.3% of amortized cost and 9.0% floating rate based on0.3% of fair value.
(7)(5)Non-Agency RMBS is 57.8% fixed rate, 37.0% variable rate, and 5.2% floating rate based on fair value. Coupon payments on variable rate investments are based upon changes in the underlying Hybrid ARM loan coupons, while coupon payments on floating rate investments are based upon a spread to a reference index.
(6)Of the total discount in non-Agency RMBS, $213.2$128.9 million is non-accretable (calculated using the principal/notional balance) based on estimated future cash flows of the securities.
(8)(7)Non-Agency RMBS includes interest-only securities ("non-Agency IO") which represent 49.3%56.3% of principal/notional balance, 1.8%2.2% of amortized cost and 1.7%1.9% of fair value.
(9)We have elected the fair value option for GSE CRT purchased on or after August 24, 2015, which represent 26.3% of the balance based on fair value. As a result, GSE CRT accounted for under the fair value option are not bifurcated between the debt host contract and the embedded derivative.
(10)(8)GSE CRT weighted average coupon and weighted average yield excludes coupon interest associated with embedded derivatives not accounted for under the fair value option that is recorded as realized and unrealized credit derivative income (loss), net.
(11)CMBS includes interest-only securities which represent 16.5% of principal/notional balance, 0.6% of amortized cost and 0.6% of fair value.
(12)We have elected the fair value option for CMBS purchased on or after September 1, 2016 which represent 21.3% of principal/notional balance, 22.4% of amortized cost and 21.7% of fair value.





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December 31, 2016              
$ in thousands
Principal/Notional
Balance
 
Unamortized
Premium
(Discount)
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Unrealized
Gain/
(Loss), net
 
Fair
Value
 
Net
Weighted
Average
Coupon (1)
 
Period-
end
Weighted
Average
Yield (2)
 
Quarterly
Weighted
Average
Yield (3)
Agency RMBS:               
15 year fixed-rate3,460,625
 151,526
 3,612,151
 (54,223) 3,557,928
 3.11% 2.19% 1.99%
30 year fixed-rate2,780,806
 185,521
 2,966,327
 15,390
 2,981,717
 4.37% 2.61% 2.57%
ARM301,900
 2,520
 304,420
 3,453
 307,873
 2.69% 2.59% 2.16%
Hybrid ARM2,423,152
 42,360
 2,465,512
 8,789
 2,474,301
 2.70% 2.52% 2.02%
Total Agency pass-through(4)
8,966,483
 381,927
 9,348,410
 (26,591) 9,321,819
 3.37% 2.42% 2.20%
Agency-CMO(5)
1,712,120
 (1,368,916) 343,204
 837
 344,041
 2.16% 3.08% 2.07%
Non-Agency RMBS(6)(7)(8)
3,838,314
 (1,934,269) 1,904,045
 91,506
 1,995,551
 2.21% 5.22% 5.22%
GSE CRT(9)(10)
707,899
 24,320
 732,219
 35,981
 768,200
 2.38% 1.51% 1.24%
CMBS(11)(12)
3,050,747
 (559,857) 2,490,890
 60,830
 2,551,720
 3.80% 4.21% 4.17%
Total18,275,563
 (3,456,795) 14,818,768
 162,563
 14,981,331
 3.05% 3.05% 2.87%
December 31, 2018          
$ in thousands
Principal/Notional
Balance
 
Unamortized
Premium
(Discount)
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Unrealized
Gain/
(Loss), net
 
Fair
Value
 
Period-
end
Weighted
Average
Yield (1)
Agency RMBS:           
15 year fixed-rate417,233
 5,077
 422,310
 1,944
 424,254
 3.27%
30 year fixed-rate9,599,301
 298,693
 9,897,994
 (125,225) 9,772,769
 3.55%
Hybrid ARM653,586
 13,775
 667,361
 (7,413) 659,948
 2.79%
Total Agency RMBS pass-through10,670,120
 317,545
 10,987,665
 (130,694) 10,856,971
 3.49%
Agency-CMO (2)
907,862
 (631,180) 276,682
 (8,991) 267,691
 3.61%
Agency CMBS973,122
 15,058
 988,180
 14,330
 1,002,510
 3.54%
Non-Agency CMBS (3)
4,024,715
 (727,307) 3,297,408
 (10,949) 3,286,459
 5.05%
Non-Agency RMBS (4)(5)(6)
2,800,335
 (1,748,223) 1,052,112
 111,570
 1,163,682
 7.24%
GSE CRT (7)
738,529
 21,259
 759,788
 59,541
 819,329
 3.10%
Total20,114,683
 (2,752,848) 17,361,835
 34,807
 17,396,642
 4.00%
 
(1)Net weighted average coupon as of December 31, 2016 is based on principal/notional balance and is presented net of servicing and other fees.
(2)Period-end weighted average yield is based on amortized cost as of December 31, 20162018 and incorporates future prepayment and loss assumptions.
(3)Quarterly weighted average portfolio yield for the period was calculated by dividing interest income, including amortization of premiums and discounts, by the average balance of the amortized cost of the investments. All yields are annualized.
(4)We have elected the fair value option for Agency RMBS purchased on or after September 1, 2016 which represent 4.3% of principal/notional balance, 4.3% of amortized cost and 4.2% of fair value.
(5)(2)
Agency collateralized mortgage obligation ("Agency CMO"Agency-CMO") includes interest-only securities ("Agency IO"), which represent 85.5%73.6% of principal (notional) balance, 26.8%13.5%of amortized cost and 27.1%12.4% of fair value.
(6)(3)Non-Agency RMBS held by us is 45.5% variable rate, 47.2% fixed rate,CMBS includes interest-only securities which represent 15.0% of principal/notional balance, 0.4% of amortized cost and 7.3% floating rate based on0.5% of fair value.
(7)(4)Non-Agency RMBS is 43.5% variable rate, 50.7% fixed rate, and 5.8% floating rate based on fair value. Coupon payments on variable rate investments are based upon changes in the underlying Hybrid ARM loan coupons, while coupon payments on floating rate investments are based upon a spread to a reference index.
(5)Of the total discount in non-Agency RMBS, $252.5$145.6 million is non-accretable (calculated using the principal/notional balance) based on estimated future cash flows of the securities.
(8)(6)Non-Agency RMBS includes interest-only securities, which represent 43.5%55.4% of principal/notional balance, 1.5%2.3% of amortized cost and 1.3%2.4% of fair value.
(9)We have elected the fair value option for GSE CRT purchased on or after August 24, 2015, which represent 19.2% of the balance based on fair value. As a result, GSE CRT accounted for under the fair value option are not bifurcated between the debt host contract and the embedded derivative.
(10)(7)GSE CRT weighted average coupon and weighted average yield excludes coupon interest associated with embedded derivatives not accounted for under the fair value option that is recorded as realized and unrealized credit derivative income (loss), net.
(11)CMBS includes interest-only securities which represent 20.3% of principal/notional balance, 0.8% of amortized cost and 0.9% of fair value.
(12)We have elected the fair value option for CMBS purchased on or after September 1, 2016 which represent 0.4% of principal/notional balance, 0.6% of amortized cost and 0.5% of fair value.
The following table summarizespresents the fair value of our non-Agency RMBS portfolioavailable-for-sale securities and securities accounted for under the fair value option by asset type based on fair value as of September 30, 20172019 and December 31, 2016.2018. We have elected the fair value option for all of our RMBS interest-only securities, our MBS purchased on or after September 1, 2016 and our GSE CRTs purchased on or after August 24, 2015. As of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, approximately 81% and 67%, respectively, of our MBS and GSE CRTs are accounted for under the fair value option.
 September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
$ in thousandsAvailable-for-sale Securities Securities under Fair Value Option 
Total
Fair Value
 Available-for-sale Securities Securities under Fair Value Option Total
Fair Value
Agency RMBS:           
15 year fixed-rate106,216
 203,054
 309,270
 204,347
 219,907
 424,254
30 year fixed-rate788,483
 11,256,424
 12,044,907
 1,093,070
 8,679,699
 9,772,769
Hybrid ARM34,319
 28,330
 62,649
 626,946
 33,002
 659,948
Total RMBS Agency pass-through929,018
 11,487,808
 12,416,826
 1,924,363
 8,932,608
 10,856,971
Agency-CMO156,447
 290,945
 447,392
 168,385
 99,306
 267,691
Agency CMBS
 4,936,183
 4,936,183
 
 1,002,510
 1,002,510
Non-Agency CMBS2,174,951
 1,676,601
 3,851,552
 2,153,403
 1,133,056
 3,286,459
Non-Agency RMBS759,701
 258,810
 1,018,511
 961,445
 202,237
 1,163,682
GSE CRT530,506
 398,529
 929,035
 586,231
 233,098
 819,329
Total4,550,623
 19,048,876
 23,599,499
 5,793,827
 11,602,815
 17,396,642

$ in thousandsSeptember 30, 2017 % of Non-Agency December 31, 2016 % of Non-Agency
Prime676,285
 47.5% 889,658
 44.6%
Alt-A412,880
 29.1% 447,213
 22.4%
Re-REMIC202,554
 14.2% 364,301
 18.2%
Subprime/reperforming128,614
 9.2% 294,379
 14.8%
Total Non-Agency1,420,333
 100.0% 1,995,551
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The following table summarizes the credit enhancement provided to our re-securitization of real estate mortgage investment conduit ("Re-REMIC") holdings as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016.
  
Percentage of Re-REMIC Holdings at Fair Value
Re-REMIC Subordination(1)
September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
0% - 10%30.6% 17.6%
10% - 20%3.9% 7.4%
20% - 30%10.8% 13.5%
30% - 40%19.4% 15.7%
40% - 50%13.9% 27.0%
50% - 60%19.6% 16.1%
60% - 70%1.8% 2.7%
Total100.0% 100.0%
(1)Subordination refers to the credit enhancement provided to the Re-REMIC tranche held by us by any junior Re-REMIC tranche or tranches in a resecuritization. This figure reflects the percentage of the balance of the underlying securities represented by any junior tranche or tranches at the time of resecuritization. Generally, principal losses on the underlying securities in excess of the subordination amount would result in principal losses on the Re-REMIC tranche held by us. 52.8% of our Re-REMIC holdings are not senior tranches.
The components of the carrying value of our MBS and GSE CRT portfolio at September 30, 20172019 and December 31, 20162018 are presented below.
September 30, 2019
$ in thousandsSeptember 30, 2017 December 31, 2016MBS and GSE CRT Securities Interest-Only Securities Total
Principal balance20,935,417
 18,275,563
Principal/notional balance22,530,430
 2,513,348
 25,043,778
Unamortized premium532,304
 476,314
505,323
 
 505,323
Unamortized discount(3,476,833) (3,933,109)(429,027) (2,452,402) (2,881,429)
Gross unrealized gains383,072
 302,099
Gross unrealized losses(114,408) (139,536)
Gross unrealized gains (1)
948,663
 4,109
 952,772
Gross unrealized losses (1)
(17,431) (3,514) (20,945)
Fair value18,259,552
 14,981,331
23,537,958
 61,541
 23,599,499
 December 31, 2018
$ in thousandsMBS and GSE CRT Securities Interest-Only Securities Total
Principal/notional balance17,442,367
 2,672,316
 20,114,683
Unamortized premium395,907
 
 395,907
Unamortized discount(549,988) (2,598,767) (3,148,755)
Gross unrealized gains (1)
238,579
 7,448
 246,027
Gross unrealized losses (1)
(204,664) (6,556) (211,220)
Fair value17,322,201
 74,441
 17,396,642
(1)Gross unrealized gains and losses includes gains (losses) recognized in net income for securities accounted for as derivatives or under the fair value option as well as gains (losses) for available-for-sale securities which are recognized as adjustments to other comprehensive income. Realization occurs upon sale or settlement of such securities. Further detail on the components of our total gains (losses) on investments, net for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 is provided below within this Note 4.
The following table summarizes our MBS and GSE CRT portfolio according to estimated weighted average life classifications as of September 30, 20172019 and December 31, 20162018
$ in thousandsSeptember 30, 2017 December 31, 2016September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
Less than one year126,038
 121,076
87,420
 110,020
Greater than one year and less than five years8,275,481
 6,719,923
10,071,194
 3,508,100
Greater than or equal to five years9,858,033
 8,140,332
13,440,885
 13,778,522
Total18,259,552
 14,981,331
23,599,499
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The following tables present the estimated fair value and gross unrealized losses of our MBS and GSE CRTs by length of time that such securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position at September 30, 20172019 and December 31, 20162018.
September 30, 20172019
Less than 12 Months 12 Months or More TotalLess than 12 Months 12 Months or More Total
$ in thousands
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
Number
of
Securities
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
Number
of
Securities
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
Number
of
Securities
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
Number
of
Securities
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
Number
of
Securities
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
Number
of
Securities
Agency RMBS:                                  
15 year fixed-rate1,833,557
 (32,156) 108
 702,899
 (16,708) 41
 2,536,456
 (48,864) 149
3
 
 1
 1,067
 (5) 7
 1,070
 (5) 8
30 year fixed-rate3,169,397
 (16,871) 79
 513,696
 (14,512) 30
 3,683,093
 (31,383) 109
704,840
 (1,584) 7
 56,531
 (349) 7
 761,371
 (1,933) 14
ARM85,467
 (126) 10
 
 
 
 85,467
 (126) 10
Hybrid ARM775,621
 (4,867) 75
 54,299
 (689) 8
 829,920
 (5,556) 83
438
 (1) 1
 1,629
 (50) 4
 2,067
 (51) 5
Total Agency pass-through(1)
5,864,042
 (54,020) 272
 1,270,894
 (31,909) 79
 7,134,936
 (85,929) 351
Total Agency RMBS pass-through (1)
705,281
 (1,585) 9
 59,227
 (404) 18
 764,508
 (1,989) 27
Agency-CMO(2)
145,885
 (9,853) 44
 18,602
 (612) 1
 164,487
 (10,465) 45
45,278
 (2,237) 17
 4,656
 (641) 9
 49,934
 (2,878) 26
Non-Agency RMBS134,772
 (659) 21
 106,614
 (1,628) 14
 241,386
 (2,287) 35
CMBS(3)
823,257
 (15,470) 72
 19,196
 (257) 4
 842,453
 (15,727) 76
Agency CMBS (3)
768,675
 (7,331) 31
 
 
 
 768,675
 (7,331) 31
Non-Agency CMBS (4)
83,184
 (426) 6
 105,329
 (7,165) 7
 188,513
 (7,591) 13
GSE CRT (5)
25,467
 (198) 1
 
 
 
 25,467
 (198) 1
Non-Agency RMBS (6)
19,653
 (733) 11
 21,506
 (225) 4
 41,159
 (958) 15
Total6,967,956
 (80,002) 409
 1,415,306
 (34,406) 98
 8,383,262
 (114,408) 507
1,647,538
 (12,510) 75
 190,718
 (8,435) 38
 1,838,256
 (20,945) 113
(1)Amounts disclosed includeIncludes Agency RMBS with a fair value of $730.8 million for which the fair value option has been elected. These securities have unrealized losses of $1.7 million.
(2)Includes Agency IO with fair value of $11.9 million for which the fair value option has been elected. These Agency IO have unrealized losses of $2.7 million.
(3)Fair value option has been elected for all Agency CMBS that are in an unrealized loss position.
(4)Includes non-Agency CMBS with a fair value of $83.2 million for which the fair value option has been elected. These securities have unrealized losses of $426,000.
(5)Fair value option has been elected for all GSE CRT that are in an unrealized loss position.
(6)Includes non-Agency RMBS and non-Agency IO with a fair value of $6.2 million and $4.0 million, respectively for which the fair value option has been elected. These securities have unrealized losses of $1,000 and $645,000, respectively.


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December 31, 2018
  Less than 12 Months 12 Months or More Total
$ in thousands
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
Number
of
Securities
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
Number
of
Securities
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
Number
of
Securities
Agency RMBS:                 
15 year fixed-rate86,241
 (814) 50
 16,660
 (189) 22
 102,901
 (1,003) 72
30 year fixed-rate3,966,347
 (49,182) 158
 2,846,090
 (94,716) 95
 6,812,437
 (143,898) 253
Hybrid ARM9,390
 (87) 3
 503,417
 (9,175) 81
 512,807
 (9,262) 84
Total Agency RMBS pass-through (1)
4,061,978
 (50,083) 211
 3,366,167
 (104,080) 198
 7,428,145
 (154,163) 409
Agency-CMO (2)
152,962
 (6,315) 34
 101,705
 (5,100) 19
 254,667
 (11,415) 53
Non-Agency CMBS (3)
1,214,691
 (17,778) 94
 659,298
 (25,381) 52
 1,873,989
 (43,159) 146
Non-Agency RMBS (4)
87,850
 (1,152) 19
 89,265
 (1,138) 16
 177,115
 (2,290) 35
GSE CRT(5)
9,639
 (193) 1
 
 
 
 9,639
 (193) 1
Total5,527,120
 (75,521) 359
 4,216,435
 (135,699) 285
 9,743,555
 (211,220) 644
(1)Includes Agency RMBS with a fair value of $6.1 billion for which the fair value option has been elected. SuchThese securities have unrealized losses of $10.6$130.2 million.
(2)FairIncludes Agency IO and Agency-CMO with fair value includesof $21.8 million and $66.0 million, respectively, for which the fair value option has been elected. These Agency IO and Agency-CMO securities have unrealized losses on Agency IO of $8.7$6.3 million and unrealized losses on CMO of $1.8 million.$845,000, respectively.
(3)Amounts disclosed includesIncludes non-Agency CMBS with a fair value of $521.4$831.3 million for which the fair value option has been elected. SuchThese securities have unrealized losses of $9.8$26.3 million.
December 31, 2016
  
Less than 12 Months 12 Months or More Total
$ in thousands
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
Number
of
Securities
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
Number
of
Securities
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
Number
of
Securities
Agency RMBS:                 
15 year fixed-rate2,781,777
 (66,506) 127
 65,964
 (1,556) 17
 2,847,741
 (68,062) 144
30 year fixed-rate747,719
 (15,409) 45
 547,763
 (18,004) 27
 1,295,482
 (33,413) 72
ARM120,540
 (326) 9
 1,091
 (7) 1
 121,631
 (333) 10
Hybrid ARM1,356,687
 (9,922) 99
 252
 (4) 2
 1,356,939
 (9,926) 101
Total Agency pass-through(1)
5,006,723
 (92,163) 280
 615,070
 (19,571) 47
 5,621,793
 (111,734) 327
Agency-CMO(2)
163,114
 (3,812) 28
 22,792
 (952) 3
 185,906
 (4,764) 31
Non-Agency RMBS287,647
 (7,861) 42
 497,863
 (6,671) 36
 785,510
 (14,532) 78
GSE CRT(3)

 
 
 35,935
 (969) 3
 35,935
 (969) 3
CMBS(4)
401,016
 (6,733) 36
 47,219
 (804) 6
 448,235
 (7,537) 42
Total5,858,500
 (110,569) 386
 1,218,879
 (28,967) 95
 7,077,379
 (139,536) 481
(1)(4)Amounts disclosed include AgencyIncludes non-Agency RMBS and non-Agency IO with a fair value of $149.7$6.2 million and $3.7 million for which the fair value option has been elected. SuchThese securities have unrealized losses of $4.0 million.$79,000 and $269,000, respectively.
(2)(5)Fair value includes unrealized losses on Agency IO of $3.0 million unrealized losses and unrealized losses on CMO of $1.7 million.
(3)Fair value includes unrealized losses on both the debt host contract and the embedded derivative.
(4)Amounts disclosed includes CMBS with a fair value of $13.9 million for which the fair value option has been elected. Such securities haveelected for all GSE CRT that are in an unrealized losses of $613,000.loss position.
Gross unrealized losses on our Agency RMBS, Agency CMBS and CMO were $85.9$9.5 million and $1.8 million, respectively, at September 30, 2017.2019 (December 31, 2018: $159.3 million). Due to the inherent credit quality of Agency RMBS, Agency CMBS and CMO,Agency-CMO, we determined that at September 30, 2017,2019 and December 31, 2018, any unrealized losses on our Agency RMBS and CMO portfoliothese securities are not other than temporary.
Gross unrealized losses on our Agency IO, non-Agency RMBS, GSE CRT and non-Agency CMBS were $26.7$11.5 million at September 30, 2017.2019 (December 31, 2018: $51.9 million). We did not consider these unrealized losses to be credit related, but rather due to non-credit related factors

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such as interest rate spreads,rates, prepayment speeds, and market fluctuations. These investment securities are included in our assessment for other-than-temporary impairment on a quarterly basis.("OTTI").
We assess our investment securities for other-than-temporary impairmentOTTI on a quarterly basis. When the fair value of an investment is less than its amortized cost at the balance sheet date of the reporting period for which impairment is assessed, the impairment is designated as either "temporary" or "other-than-temporary." This analysis includes a determination of estimated future cash flows through an evaluation of the characteristics of the underlying loans and the structural features of the investment. Underlying loan characteristics reviewed include, but are not limited to, delinquency status, loan-to-value ratios, borrower credit scores, occupancy status and geographic concentration.
The following table represents the other-than-temporary impairment losses ("OTTI")summarizes OTTI included in earnings for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20172019 and 2016:2018:
Three Months Ended 
 September 30,
 Nine Months Ended 
 September 30,
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
$ in thousands2017 2016 2017 20162019 2018 2019 2018
RMBS interest-only securities4,959
 804

8,835

7,959
1,826
 702
 3,778
 7,100
Non-Agency RMBS (1)

 352

754

405

 35
 1,024
 85
Total4,959
 1,156

9,589

8,364
1,826
 737
 4,802
 7,185
(1)Amounts disclosed relate to credit losses on debt securities for which a portion of an other-than-temporary impairment was recognized in other comprehensive income.
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OTTI on RMBS interest-only securities the OTTI was recorded as a reclassification from an unrealized to a realized loss within gain (loss) on investments, net on the condensed consolidated statements of operations.operations because we account for these securities under the fair value option. As of September 30, 2017,2019, we did not intend to sell the securities and determined that it was not more likely than not that we will be required to sell the securities.
The following table summarizes the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) related to our GSE CRT debt host contracts and available-for-sale MBS for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016.  We reclassify unrealized gains and losses from other comprehensive income to gain (loss) on investments, net when we sell our investments.
The table excludes MBS and GSE CRT that are accounted for under the fair value option. As of September 30, 2017, $5.9 billion (December 31, 2016: $427.5 million) or 32.3% (December 31, 2016: 2.9%) of our MBS and GSE CRT are accounted for under the fair value option.
 Three Months Ended 
 September 30,
 Nine Months Ended 
 September 30,
$ in thousands2017 2016 2017 2016
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) from MBS and GSE CRT securities:       
Unrealized gain (loss) on MBS and GSE CRT at beginning of period203,724
 404,794
 146,301
 177,799
Unrealized gain (loss) on MBS and GSE CRT19,089
 32,015
 75,011
 270,591
Reclassification of unrealized (gain) loss on sale of MBS and GSE CRT to gain (loss) on investments, net7
 
 1,508
 (11,581)
Balance at the end of period222,820
 436,809
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The following table summarizes the components of our total gain (loss) on investments, net for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20172019 and 2016.2018.
 Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
$ in thousands2019 2018 2019 2018
Gross realized gains on sale of investments4,022
 739
 9,181
 774
Gross realized losses on sale of investments(1,485) (141,454) (15,730) (162,251)
Other-than-temporary impairment losses(1,826) (737) (4,802) (7,185)
Net unrealized gains and losses on MBS accounted for under the fair value option202,876
 (66,831) 787,607
 (236,967)
Net unrealized gains and losses on GSE CRT accounted for under the fair value option(1,174) 377
 (3,279) 993
Net unrealized gains and losses on trading securities
 (4) 
 (21)
Total gain (loss) on investments, net202,413
 (207,910) 772,977
 (404,657)

 Three Months Ended 
 September 30,
 Nine Months Ended 
 September 30,
$ in thousands2017 2016 2017 2016
Gross realized gains on sale of investments
 144
 2,208
 14,196
Gross realized losses on sale of investments(7) (1,449) (3,873) (3,920)
Other-than-temporary impairment losses(4,959) (1,156) (9,589) (8,364)
Net unrealized gains and losses on MBS accounted for under the fair value option(5,301) (5,412) (1,188) 2,530
Net unrealized gains and losses on GSE CRT accounted for under the fair value option(1,608) 1,181
 9,866
 1,418
Net unrealized gains and losses on trading securities2
 (463) 25
 
Total gain (loss) on investments, net(11,873) (7,155) (2,551) 5,860
The following tables present components of interest income recognized on our MBS and GSE CRT portfolio for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20172019 and 20162018. GSE CRT interest income excludes coupon interest associated with embedded derivatives not accounted for under the fair value option that is recorded as realized and unrealized credit derivative income (loss), net.
For the three months ended September 30, 20172019
$ in thousands
Coupon
Interest
 
Net (Premium
Amortization)/Discount
Accretion
 
Interest
Income
Coupon
Interest
 
Net (Premium
Amortization)/Discount
Accretion
 
Interest
Income
Agency99,748
 (26,155) 73,593
Non-Agency17,109
 4,846
 21,955
Agency RMBS122,725
 (21,526) 101,199
Agency CMBS25,434
 (1,395) 24,039
Non-Agency CMBS41,972
 3,957
 45,929
Non-Agency RMBS12,746
 2,725
 15,471
GSE CRT6,021
 (597) 5,424
9,913
 (2,369) 7,544
CMBS33,613
 (591) 33,022
Other144
 
 144
756
 
 756
Total156,635
 (22,497) 134,138
213,546
 (18,608) 194,938
For the three months ended September 30, 20162018
$ in thousands
Coupon
Interest
 
Net (Premium
Amortization)/Discount
Accretion
 
Interest
Income
Agency RMBS111,893
 (20,598) 91,295
Agency CMBS3,936
 (252) 3,684
Non-Agency CMBS37,938
 1,470
 39,408
Non-Agency RMBS14,106
 4,831
 18,937
GSE CRT7,513
 (731) 6,782
Other310
 
 310
Total175,696
 (15,280) 160,416

$ in thousands
Coupon
Interest
 
Net (Premium
Amortization)/Discount
Accretion
 
Interest
Income
Agency88,615
 (31,773) 56,842
Non-Agency22,775
 3,509
 26,284
GSE CRT2,268
 (765) 1,503
CMBS29,872
 (2,788) 27,084
Other795
 (41) 754
Total144,325
 (31,858) 112,467
For the nine months ended September 30, 2017
$ in thousandsCoupon
Interest
 Net (Premium
Amortization)/Discount
Accretion
 Interest
Income
Agency282,958
 (82,508) 200,450
Non-Agency55,854
 12,967
 68,821
GSE CRT16,064
 (1,315) 14,749
CMBS94,795
 (5,077) 89,718
Other300
 
 300
Total449,971
 (75,933) 374,038


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For the nine months ended September 30, 2016
2019
$ in thousandsCoupon
Interest
 Net (Premium
Amortization)/Discount
Accretion
 Interest
Income
Coupon
Interest
 
Net (Premium
Amortization)/Discount
Accretion
 
Interest
Income
Agency258,826
 (84,235) 174,591
Non-Agency72,751
 9,645
 82,396
Agency RMBS374,208
 (50,873) 323,335
Agency CMBS53,767
 (2,835) 50,932
Non-Agency CMBS121,417
 10,338
 131,755
Non-Agency RMBS40,890
 9,447
 50,337
GSE CRT6,601
 (2,307) 4,294
27,935
 (5,399) 22,536
CMBS93,612
 (8,567) 85,045
Other1,305
 (58) 1,247
2,272
 
 2,272
Total433,095
 (85,522) 347,573
620,489
 (39,322) 581,167
For the nine months ended September 30, 2018
$ in thousands
Coupon
Interest
 
Net (Premium
Amortization)/Discount
Accretion
 
Interest
Income
Agency RMBS325,599
 (66,094) 259,505
Agency CMBS3,977
 (253) 3,724
Non-Agency CMBS113,332
 4,091
 117,423
Non-Agency RMBS41,313
 15,167
 56,480
GSE CRT21,218
 (2,124) 19,094
Other741
 
 741
Total506,180
 (49,213) 456,967

Note 5 – Commercial Loans Held-for-InvestmentOther Assets
The following tables summarize commercial loans held-for-investmenttable summarizes our other assets as of September 30, 20172019 and December 31, 2016 that2018.
$ in thousandsSeptember 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
FHLBI stock74,250
 74,250
Loan participation interest45,115
 54,981
Commercial loans, held-for-investment24,188
 31,582
Investments in unconsolidated ventures23,305
 24,012
Prepaid expenses and other assets1,622
 1,234
Total168,480
 186,059

IAS Services LLC, our wholly-owned captive insurance subsidiary, is required to purchase and hold Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis ("FHLBI") stock as a condition of membership in the FHLBI. The stock is recorded at cost.
In August 2018, we purchased or originated.
acquired a participation interest in a secured loan collateralized by mortgage servicing rights. The secured loan has a two year term subject to a one year extension at the borrower's option. The participation interest bears interest at a floating rate based on LIBOR plus a spread. The weighted average asset yield for the participation interest was 5.72% as of September 30, 2017
$ in thousands
Number of
loans
 
Principal
Balance
 
Unamortized (fees)/
costs, net
 
Carrying
value
 Weighted Average Coupon 
Weighted Average Years to Maturity (1)
Mezzanine loans10
 281,178
 (189) 280,989
 8.66% 1.2
2019 and 6.06% as of December 31, 20162018. We elected to account for the investment using the fair value option. Refer to Note 14 - "Commitments and Contingencies" for additional details regarding our unfunded commitment on this loan participation interest.
$ in thousands
Number of
loans
 
Principal
Balance
 
Unamortized (fees)/
costs, net
 
Carrying
value
 Weighted Average Coupon 
Weighted Average Years to Maturity (1)
Mezzanine loans10
 273,666
 (311) 273,355
 8.14% 1.6
(1)Weighted average years to maturity is based on the contractual maturity date. Certain loans may contain either an option to prepay or an option to extend beyond their contractual maturity dates as specified in the respective loan agreements.
TheseAs of September 30, 2019, our commercial loan portfolio consisted of 1 commercial loan with a maturity of 1.4 years (December 31, 2018: 2 commercial loans with a weighted average maturity of 1.7 years). The loans had a weighted average coupon rate of 10.60% as of September 30, 2019 and 10.69% as of December 31, 2018. The loans were not impaired, and nowe have not recorded an allowance for loan loss has been recordedlosses as of September 30, 20172019 and December 31, 20162018 based on our analysis of credit quality factors as described in Note 2 - "Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" included in the consolidated financial statements of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.
Note 6 – Other Assets
The following table summarizes our other assets as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016.
$ in thousandsSeptember 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
FHLBI stock74,250
 74,250
Investments in unconsolidated ventures22,684
 33,301
Investment in exchange-traded fund3,982
 500
Prepaid expenses and other assets1,427
 1,246
Total102,343
 109,297
IAS Services LLC, our wholly-owned subsidiary, is required to purchase and hold FHLBI stock as a condition of membership in the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis ("FHLBI"). The stock is recorded at cost.2018.
We have invested in unconsolidated ventures that are managed by an affiliate of our Manager. The unconsolidated ventures invest in our target assets. Refer to Note 1614 - "Commitments and Contingencies" for additional details regarding our commitments to these unconsolidated ventures.
We have invested in an exchange-traded fund that is managed by an affiliate of our Manager. The exchange-traded fund invests in our target assets.

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Note 7 – Borrowings
We finance the majority of our investment portfolio through repurchase agreements, secured loans and exchangeable senior notes. The following tables summarize certain characteristics of our borrowings at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016. Refer to Note 8 - "Collateral Positions" for collateral pledged under our repurchase agreements and secured loans.
$ in thousandsSeptember 30, 2017
    Weighted
  Weighted Average
  Average Remaining
Amount Interest Maturity
Outstanding Rate (days)
Repurchase Agreements:     
Agency RMBS11,115,979
 1.32% 18
Non-Agency RMBS1,035,759
 2.57% 30
GSE CRT653,156
 2.62% 21
CMBS1,283,944
 2.41% 11
Total Repurchase Agreements14,088,838
 1.57% 19
Secured Loans1,650,000
 1.37% 2,409
Exchangeable Senior Notes (1)
157,822
 5.00% 166
Total Borrowings15,896,660
 1.58% 269
$ in thousandsDecember 31, 2016
    Weighted
  Weighted Average
  Average Remaining
Amount Interest Maturity
Outstanding Rate (days)
Repurchase Agreements:     
Agency RMBS8,148,220
 0.93% 32
Non-Agency RMBS1,519,859
 2.06% 28
GSE CRT547,872
 2.25% 16
CMBS944,718
 1.86% 16
Total Repurchase Agreements11,160,669
 1.23% 30
Secured Loans1,650,000
 0.74% 2,682
Exchangeable Senior Notes (1)
400,000
 5.00% 439
Total Borrowings13,210,669
 1.28% 373
(1)The carrying value of exchangeable senior notes is $157.4 million and $397.0 million as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively. The carrying value is net of unamortized debt issuance costs of $442,000 and $3.0 million as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.
The following table shows the aggregate amount of maturities of our outstanding borrowings:
$ in thousandsAs of September 30,
201814,246,660
2019
2020300,000
2021100,000
2022
Thereafter1,250,000
Total15,896,660


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Note 6 – Borrowings
We finance the majority of our investment portfolio through repurchase agreements and secured loans. The following tables summarize certain characteristics of our borrowings at September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018. Refer to Note 7 - "Collateral Positions" for collateral pledged and held under our repurchase agreements and secured loans at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016.loans.
$ in thousandsSeptember 30, 2019
    Weighted
  Weighted Average
  Average Remaining
Amount Interest Maturity
Outstanding Rate (days)
Repurchase Agreements:     
Agency RMBS11,124,901
 2.34% 21
Agency CMBS3,306,244
 2.35% 30
Non-Agency CMBS2,018,542
 3.04% 15
Non-Agency RMBS828,535
 2.97% 17
GSE CRT759,973
 3.04% 15
Loan participation interest33,837
 3.68% 332
Total Repurchase Agreements18,072,032
 2.48% 22
Secured Loans1,650,000
 2.37% 1679
Total Borrowings19,722,032
 2.47% 161

September 30, 2017     
$ in thousandsAmount Outstanding Percent of Total Amount Outstanding 
MBS and GSE CRT Pledged as Collateral (1)
Repurchase Agreement Counterparties:     
HSBC Securities (USA) Inc.1,705,135
 10.9% 1,784,828
ING Financial Market LLC1,483,827
 9.4% 1,563,206
Pierpont Securities LLC1,174,212
 7.5% 1,232,845
Royal Bank of Canada1,123,935
 7.1% 1,333,277
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Financial Services LLC937,325
 6.0% 984,973
E D & F Man Capital Markets Inc.873,302
 5.5% 918,538
Citigroup Global Markets Inc.741,950
 4.7% 857,660
Mitsubishi UFJ Securities (USA), Inc.669,899
 4.3% 718,869
Mirae Asset Securities (USA) Inc.621,277
 3.9% 654,518
Scotia Capital588,985
 3.7% 612,734
KGS-Alpha Capital Markets, L.P.479,557
 3.0% 504,176
JP Morgan Securities Inc.459,574
 2.9% 539,827
Societe Generale389,409
 2.5% 503,230
South Street Securities LLC376,668
 2.4% 399,633
BNP Paribas Securities Corp.357,881
 2.3% 396,246
Goldman, Sachs & Co.339,108
 2.2% 436,525
Mizuho Securities USA Inc.319,623
 2.0% 338,960
Guggenheim Liquidity Services, LLC317,267
 2.0% 333,451
Natixis, New York Branch286,692
 1.8% 309,603
Daiwa Capital Markets America Inc211,027
 1.3% 223,281
All other counterparties(2)
632,185
 4.1% 796,555
Total Repurchase Agreement Counterparties14,088,838
 89.5% 15,442,935
Secured Loans Counterparty:     
FHLBI1,650,000
 10.5% 1,908,440
Total15,738,838
 100.0% 17,351,375
(1)Amount pledged as collateral is measured at fair value as described in Note 2 - "Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" included in the consolidated financial statements of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.
(2)Represents amounts outstanding with seven counterparties.



$ in thousandsDecember 31, 2018
    Weighted
  Weighted Average
  Average Remaining
Amount Interest Maturity
Outstanding Rate (days)
Repurchase Agreements:     
Agency RMBS9,529,352
 2.56% 36
Agency CMBS810,450
 2.53% 31
Non-Agency CMBS1,616,473
 3.56% 19
Non-Agency RMBS923,959
 3.60% 26
GSE CRT681,014
 3.48% 21
Loan participation interest41,236
 4.09% 605
Total Repurchase Agreements13,602,484
 2.80% 34
Secured Loans1,650,000
 2.68% 1952
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 2.79% 242



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The following table shows the aggregate amount of maturities of our outstanding borrowings:
$ in thousandsAs of
Borrowings maturing within:September 30, 2019
10/1/2019 - 9/30/202018,372,032
10/1/2020 - 9/30/2021100,000
10/1/2021 - 9/30/2022
10/1/2022 - 9/30/2023
10/1/2023 - 9/30/2024
Thereafter (1)
1,250,000
Total19,722,032
December 31, 2016     
$ in thousandsAmount Outstanding Percent of Total Amount Outstanding 
MBS and GSE CRT Pledged as Collateral (1)
Repurchase Agreement Counterparties:     
HSBC Securities (USA) Inc.1,401,966
 11.2% 1,468,793
ING Financial Market LLC1,142,200
 8.9% 1,216,492
Royal Bank of Canada1,098,631
 8.6% 1,293,336
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Financial Services LLC707,616
 5.5% 748,503
Mitsubishi UFJ Securities (USA), Inc.703,382
 5.5% 740,404
Pierpont Securities LLC681,853
 5.3% 717,663
South Street Securities LLC675,660
 5.3% 713,330
Goldman, Sachs & Co.486,430
 3.8% 623,400
Scotia Capital479,105
 3.7% 500,578
JP Morgan Securities Inc.477,947
 3.7% 554,494
KGS-Alpha Capital Markets, L.P.441,541
 3.4% 475,858
Citigroup Global Markets Inc.427,185
 3.3% 534,875
E D & F Man Capital Markets Inc.405,615
 3.2% 430,896
Guggenheim Liquidity Services, LLC356,149
 2.8% 377,030
Natixis, New York Branch336,202
 2.6% 362,432
Societe Generale325,393
 2.5% 427,200
BNP Paribas Securities Corp.307,641
 2.4% 346,484
All other counterparties(2)
706,153
 5.4% 912,536
Total Repurchase Agreement Counterparties:11,160,669
 87.1% 12,444,304
Secured Loans Counterparty:     
FHLBI1,650,000
 12.9% 1,931,582
Total12,810,669
 100.0% 14,375,886


(1)Amount pledged as collateral is measured at fair value as describedAmounts represent FHLBI secured loans maturing in Note 2 - "Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" included in the consolidated financial statements of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.
(2)Represents amounts outstanding with seven counterparties.2025.
Repurchase Agreements
RepurchaseOur repurchase agreements generally bear interest at a contractually agreed upon rate and have maturities ranging from one month to twelvefour months. Our repurchase agreement that is collateralized by a loan participation interest bears interest at a floating rate based on LIBOR plus a spread and matures on August 27, 2020. Repurchase agreements are accounted for as secured borrowings since we maintain effective control of the financed assets. Repurchase agreements are subject to certain financial covenants. We were in compliance with these covenants at September 30, 2017.2019.
Our repurchase agreement collateral pledged ratio (MBS, and GSE CRTs and a loan participation interest pledged as collateral/Amount Outstanding)amount outstanding) was 110%109% as of September 30, 20172019 (December 31, 2016: 112%2018: 111%).
Secured Loans
Our wholly-owned captive insurance subsidiary, IAS Services LLC, is a member of the FHLBI. As a member of the FHLBI, IAS Services LLC has borrowed funds from the FHLBI in the form of secured loans.
As of September 30, 2017,2019, IAS Services LLC had $1.65 billion in outstanding secured loans from the FHLBI. These secured loans have floating rates that are based on the three-month FHLB swap rate plus a spread. For the nine months ended September 30, 2017,2019, IAS Services LLC had weighted average borrowings of $1.65 billion with a weighted average borrowing rate of 1.09%2.65% and a weighted average maturity of 6.64.6 years.
The Federal Housing Finance Agency’s ("FHFA") final rule governing Federal Home Loan Bank membership (the "FHFA Rule") wasbecame effective on February 19, 2016. The FHFA Rule, among other provisions, excludes captive insurance

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companies from membership eligibility. The FHFA Rule permits existing captive insurance companies, such as IAS Services LLC, to remain members until February 2021. New advances or renewals that mature after February 2021 are prohibited. As permitted by the FHFA Rule, theThe FHLBI has indicated it will honor the contractual maturity dates of existing advances to IAS Services LLC that were made prior to February 19, 2016 and extend beyond February 2021. We do not expect there to be any impact to our existing FHLBI borrowings under the FHFA rule. The ability to borrow from the FHLBI is subject to our continued creditworthiness, pledging of sufficient eligible collateral to secure advances, and compliance with certain agreements with FHLBI and FHFA rules.
As discussed in Note 65 - "Other Assets," IAS Services LLC is required to purchase and hold a certain amount of FHLBI stock, which is based, in part, upon the outstanding principal balance of secured loans from the FHLBI.
Exchangeable Senior Notes
In 2013, our wholly-owned subsidiary, IAS Operating Partnership LP, issued $400.0 million in aggregate principal amount of Exchangeable Senior Notes (the "Notes") due March 15, 2018. The Notes may be exchanged for shares of our common stock at the applicable exchange rate at any time prior to the close of business on March 13, 2018. The Notes are reported on our consolidated balance sheets net of unamortized debt issuance costs. Debt issuance costs are amortized as an adjustment to interest expense using the effective interest method over the stated legal maturity of the Notes.
The following table summarizes retirements of our Notes during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017.
$ in thousandsThree Months ended 
 September 30, 2017
 Nine Months ended 
 September 30, 2017
Reacquisition price62,068
 247,454
Par value of Notes retired during the period(60,933) (242,178)
Write off of unamortized debt issuance cost associated with Notes retired during the period209
 1,305
Net loss on extinguishment of debt1,344
 6,581
Accrued interest payable on the Notes was approximately $351,000 as of September 30, 2017 (December 31, 2016: $5.9 million).


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Note 87 - Collateral Positions
The following table summarizes the fair value of collateral that we have pledged and held under our repurchase agreements, secured loans, interest rate swaps, futures contracts and currency forward contracts as of September 30, 20172019 and December 31, 2016.2018. Refer to Note 2 - "Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Fair Value Measurements" of our consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20162018 for a description of how we determine fair value. RMBS, CMBS and GSE CRT collateral pledged is included in mortgage-backed and credit risk transfer securities on our condensed consolidated balance sheets. Loan participation interest collateral pledged is included in other assets on our condensed consolidated balance sheets. Cash collateral pledged on secured loans, centrally cleared swaps, bilateral interest rate swaps and currency forward contracts is classified as restricted cash on our condensed consolidated balance sheets. Cash collateral pledged on repurchase agreements, futures contracts and TBA securities that are accounted for as derivatives is classified as due from counterparties on our condensed consolidated balance sheets. TBA securities that are recorded as mortgage-backed and credit risk transfer securities on our condensed consolidated balance sheets cannot be pledged as collateral until these securities settle. We held approximately $1.3 billion and $131.8 million of these securities as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.
Cash collateral held on bilateral swaps and repurchase agreements that is not restricted for use is included in cash and cash equivalents on our condensed consolidated balance sheets and the liability to return the collateral is included in collateral held payable. Non-cash collateral held is only recognized if the counterparty defaults or if we sell the pledged collateral. As of September 30, 20172019 and December 31, 2016,2018, we did not recognize any non-cash collateral held.held on the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

$ in thousandsAs of
Collateral PledgedSeptember 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
Repurchase Agreements:   
Agency RMBS11,705,391
 8,654,233
Non-Agency RMBS1,300,164
 1,887,550
GSE CRT847,249
 734,212
CMBS1,590,131
 1,168,309
Total repurchase agreements collateral pledged15,442,935
 12,444,304
Secured Loans:   
Agency RMBS598,870
 585,504
CMBS1,309,570
 1,346,078
Total secured loans collateral pledged1,908,440
 1,931,582
Interest Rate Swaps and Currency Forward Contracts:   
Agency RMBS46,997
 46,312
Cash1,550
 86,450
Total interest rate swaps and currency forward contracts collateral pledged (1)
48,547
 132,762
Total:   
Mortgage-backed and GSE CRT securities17,398,372
 14,422,198
Cash1,550
 86,450
Total collateral pledged17,399,922
 14,508,648
    
Collateral HeldSeptember 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
Interest Rate Swaps:   
Cash2,955
 1,700
Non-cash collateral
 536
Total collateral held2,955
 2,236
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$ in thousandsAs of
Collateral PledgedSeptember 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
Repurchase Agreements:   
Agency RMBS11,737,505
 10,158,404
Agency CMBS3,531,512
 870,702
Non-Agency CMBS2,543,887
 2,016,202
Non-Agency RMBS993,103
 1,127,911
GSE CRT899,144
 819,328
Loan participation interest45,115
 54,981
Cash4,209
 
Total repurchase agreements collateral pledged19,754,475
 15,047,528
Secured Loans:   
Agency RMBS633,350
 702,952
Non-Agency CMBS1,276,599
 1,227,412
Total secured loans collateral pledged1,909,949
 1,930,364
Interest Rate Swaps, Futures Contracts and Currency Forward Contracts:   
Agency RMBS251,517
 159,914
Cash6,075
 13,500
Restricted cash80,086
 
Total interest rate swaps, futures contracts and currency forward contracts collateral pledged337,678
 173,414
    
Total collateral pledged:   
Mortgage-backed and credit risk transfer securities21,866,617
 17,082,825
Loan participation interest45,115
 54,981
Cash10,284
 13,500
Restricted cash80,086
 
Total collateral pledged22,002,102
 17,151,306
    
 As of
Collateral HeldSeptember 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
Repurchase Agreements:   
Cash597
 
Non-cash collateral10,549
 
Total repurchase agreements collateral held11,146
 
Interest Rate Swaps:   
Cash499
 18,083
Non-cash collateral
 
Total interest rate swap collateral held499
 18,083
    
Total collateral held:   
Cash1,096
 18,083
Non-cash collateral10,549
 
Total collateral held11,645
 18,083


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Repurchase Agreements
Collateral pledged with our repurchase agreement counterparties is segregated in our books and records. The repurchase agreement counterparties have the right to resell and repledge the collateral posted but have the obligation to return the pledged collateral, or substantially the same collateral if agreed to by us, upon maturity of the repurchase agreement. Under the repurchase agreements, the respective lender retains the contractual right to mark the underlying collateral to fair value as determined by a pricing service agreed to by the respective lender and us. We would be required to provide additional collateral or fund margin calls if the value of pledged assets declined. We intend to maintain a level of liquidity that will enable us to meet margin calls.

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Secured Loans
The ability to borrow from the FHLBI is subject to our continued creditworthiness, pledging of sufficient eligible collateral to secure advances, and compliance with certain agreements with FHLBI and FHFA rules. Collateral pledged with the FHLBI is held in trust for the benefit of the FHLBI and is not commingled with our other assets. The FHLBI does not have the right to resell or repledge collateral posted unless an event of default occurs. The FHLBI retains the right to mark the underlying collateral for FHLBI advances to fair value as determined by the FHLBI in its sole discretion. IAS Services LLC would be required to provide additional collateral or fund margin calls if the value of pledged assets declines.
Interest Rate Swaps
Collateral pledged with our interest rate swap counterparties is segregated in our books and records. We have two types of interest rate swap agreements: bilateral interest rate swaps that are governed by an International Swaps and Derivatives Association ("ISDA") agreement and interest rate swaps that are centrally cleared by a registered clearing organization such as the Chicago Mercantile Exchange ("CME") and LCH. ClearnetLCH Limited ("LCH") through a Futures Commission Merchant ("FCM"). Interest rate swaps that are governed by an ISDA agreement provide for bilateral collateral pledging based on the counterparties' market value. The counterparties have the right to repledge the collateral posted, but have the obligation to return the pledged collateral, or substantially the same collateral, if agreed to by us, as the market value of the interest rate swaps change.
We are required to pledge initial margin and daily variation margin for our interest rate swaps that are centrally cleared. The FCM determines the fair value of our centrally cleared swaps, including daily variation margin. As a result of rulebook changes governing central clearing activities effective January 3, 2017, theThe daily variation margin payment for centrally cleared interest rate swaps is characterized as settlement of the derivative itself rather than collateral. As a resultcollateral and is recorded as gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net in our condensed consolidated statement of this change, cash collateral pledgedoperations.

Futures Contracts
We are required to pledge initial margin and daily variation margin for our futures contracts that is based on our centrally cleared interest rate swaps is settled against the fair value of these swaps.our contracts as determined by our FCM. The daily variation margin payment for our futures contracts is characterized as settlement of the futures contract itself rather than collateral and is recorded as gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net in our condensed consolidated statement of operations.

Currency Forward Contracts
Collateral pledged with our currency forward counterparty is segregated in our books and records. Eligible collateral to be pledged can be in the form of cash or securities. Our currency forward contract provides for bilateral collateral pledging based on market value as determined by the counterparties' market value. The counterparties havecounterparty and can be in the form of cash or securities. Our counterparty has the right to repledge the collateral posted, but havehas the obligation to return the pledged collateral, or substantially the same collateral, if agreed to by us, as the market value of the currency forward contracts change.contract changes.






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Note 98 – Derivatives and Hedging Activities
The following table summarizes changes in the notional amount of our derivative instruments during 2017:2019:
$ in thousandsNotional Amount as
of December 31, 2018
 Additions Settlement,
Termination,
Expiration
or Exercise
 Notional Amount as
of September 30, 2019
Interest Rate Swaps12,370,000
 20,550,000
 (18,495,000) 14,425,000
Futures Contracts1,689,900
 3,625,800
 (4,821,400) 494,300
Currency Forward Contracts23,149
 81,577
 (75,268) 29,458
Credit Derivatives526,912
 
 (39,963) 486,949
Total14,609,961
 24,257,377
 (23,431,631) 15,435,707

$ in thousandsNotional Amount as
of January 1, 2017
 Additions Settlement,
Termination,
Expiration
or Exercise
 Notional Amount as
of September 30, 2017
Interest Rate Swaps6,500,000
 2,620,000
 
 9,120,000
Currency Forward Contracts62,308
 207,468
 (200,360) 69,416
Credit Derivatives569,966
 
 (10,533) 559,433
Total7,132,274
 2,827,468
 (210,893) 9,748,849
Refer to Note 7 - "Collateral Positions" for further information regarding our collateral pledged to and received from our interest rate swap counterparties.
Interest Rate Swaps
Our repurchase agreements are usually settled on a short-term basis ranging from one to twelve months. At each settlement date, we typically refinance each repurchase agreement at the market interest rate at that time. In addition, our secured loans have floating interest rates. As such, we are exposed to changing interest rates. Our objectives in using interest rate derivatives are to add stability to interest expense and to manage our exposures to interest rate movements. To accomplish these objectives, we primarily use interest rate swaps as part of our interest rate risk management strategy. Interest rate swaps involve the receipt of variable-rate amounts frommaking fixed-rate payments to a counterparty in exchange for making fixed-rate paymentsthe receipt of variable-rate amounts over the life of the agreements without exchange of the underlying notional amount.
Effective December 31, 2013, we voluntarily discontinued cash flow hedge accounting for our interest rate swaps to gain greater flexibility in managing interest rate exposures. Amounts recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income ("AOCI") before we discontinued cash flow hedge accounting for our interest rate swaps are reclassified to interest expense on repurchase agreements on the condensed consolidated statements of operations as interest is accrued and paid on the related repurchase agreements over the remaining life of the interest rate swap agreements. We reclassified $6.4$6.0 million as a decrease (September 30, 2016: $4.82018: $6.4 million as ana decrease) and $19.1$17.7 million as a decrease (September 30, 2016: $11.32018: $19.9 million as an increase)a decrease) to interest expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017,2019, respectively. During the next 12 months, we estimate that $26.3$23.8 million will be reclassified as a decrease to interest expense, repurchase agreements. As of September 30, 2017, $130.32019, $81.9 million (December 31, 2016: $149.12018: $99.6 million) of unrealized gains on discontinued cash flow hedges, net isare still included in accumulated other comprehensive income.income and will be reclassified as a decrease to interest expense, repurchase agreements over a period of time through December 15, 2023.



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As of September 30, 2017,2019 and December 31, 2018, we had the following interest rate swaps with the following maturities outstanding:
$ in thousands As of September 30, 2019
Maturities 
Notional Amount(1)
 Weighted Average Fixed Pay Rate Weighted Average Receive Rate Weighted Average Years to Maturity
2020 1,900,000
 1.67% 2.09% 0.9
2021 3,700,000
 1.56% 2.06% 1.7
2022 2,350,000
 1.99% 2.11% 2.7
2023 1,400,000
 1.85% 2.03% 4.0
Thereafter 5,075,000
 1.58% 2.07% 8.2
Total 14,425,000
 1.68% 2.07% 4.3
$ in thousands
Counterparty
 Notional Maturity Date Fixed Interest Rate
in Contract
ING Capital Markets LLC 350,000
 2/24/2018 0.95%
UBS AG 500,000
 5/24/2018 1.10%
ING Capital Markets LLC 400,000
 6/5/2018 0.87%
CME Central Clearing 300,000
 2/5/2021 2.50%
CME Central Clearing 300,000
 2/5/2021 2.69%
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. 200,000
 3/15/2021 3.14%
CME Central Clearing 500,000
 5/24/2021 2.25%
Citibank, N.A. 200,000
 5/25/2021 2.83%
CME Central Clearing 500,000
 6/24/2021 2.44%
HSBC Bank USA, National Association 550,000
 2/24/2022 2.45%
CME Central Clearing 1,000,000
 6/9/2022 2.21%
CME Central Clearing 1,000,000
 8/14/2022 1.87%
The Royal Bank of Scotland Plc 500,000
 8/15/2023 1.98%
CME Central Clearing 600,000
 8/24/2023 2.88%
HSBC Bank USA, National Association 500,000
 12/15/2023 2.20%
CME Central Clearing 450,000
 1/12/2024 2.10%
CME Central Clearing 450,000
 1/25/2024 2.15%
CME Central Clearing 100,000
 4/2/2025 2.04%
LCH Central Clearing 220,000
 8/29/2027 2.12%
CME Central Clearing(1)250,000
 5/24/2028 2.78%
CME Central Clearing(1)250,000
 5/24/2028 2.39%
Total 9,120,000
   2.13%
$ in thousands As of December 31, 2018
Maturities 
Notional Amount(2)
 Weighted Average Fixed Pay Rate Weighted Average Receive Rate Weighted Average Years to Maturity
2019 1,500,000
 2.70% 2.47% 0.9
2020 1,500,000
 2.78% 2.51% 1.7
2021 2,300,000
 2.51% 2.58% 2.5
2022 2,550,000
 2.13% 2.65% 3.4
2023 1,600,000
 2.39% 2.47% 4.7
Thereafter 2,920,000
 2.47% 2.55% 6.8
Total 12,370,000
 2.46% 2.55% 3.7
(1)
Forward start dateNotional amount includes $11.6 billion of 5/24/2018
interest rate swaps that receive variable payments based on 1-month LIBOR and $2.8 billion of interest rate swaps that receive variable payments based on 3-month LIBOR as of September 30, 2019.
(2)Notional amount includes $6.7 billion of interest rate swaps that receive variable payments based on 1-month LIBOR and $5.7 billion of interest rate swaps that receive variable payments based on 3-month LIBOR as of December 31, 2018.
Refer to Note 8 - "Collateral Positions" for further information regarding our collateral pledged toTBAs, Futures and received from our interest rate swap counterparties.
Interest Rate SwaptionsCurrency Forward Contracts
We have purchased interest rate swaptionspurchase or sell certain TBAs and U.S. Treasury futures contracts to help mitigate the potential impact of increases or decreaseschanges in interest rates on the performance of a portion of our investment portfolio (referred to as "convexity risk"). The interest rate swaptions provide usportfolio. We recognize realized and unrealized gains and losses associated with the option to enter into interest rate swap agreements for a predetermined notional amount, stated termpurchases or sales of TBAs and pay and receive interest rates in the future. The premium paid for interest rate swaptions is reported as a derivative asset in our condensed consolidated balance sheets. The premium is valued at an amount equal to the fair value of the swaption that would have the effect of closing the position adjusted for nonperformance risk, if any. The difference between the premium and the fair value of the swaption is reportedU.S. Treasury futures contracts in gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net in our condensed consolidated statements of operations. If an interest rate swaption expires unexercised, the loss on the interest rate swaption would be equal to the premium paid. If we sell or exercise an interest rate swaption, the realized gain or loss on the interest rate swaption would be equal to the difference between the cash or the fair value of the underlying interest rate swap received and the premium paid.
As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, we have no outstanding interest rate swaptions.
Currency Forward Contracts
We use currency forward contracts to help mitigate the potential impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on our investments denominated in foreign currencies. RealizedWe recognize realized and unrealized gains and losses associated with the purchases or sales of currency forward contracts are recognized in gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net in our condensed consolidated statements of operations. As of September 30, 2017,2019, we have $49.7had $29.5 million (December 31, 2016: $49.02018: $23.1 million) of notional amount of currency forward contracts denominatedrelated to an investment in Pound Sterling and $19.7 million (December 31, 2016: $13.3 million) of notional amount of forward contractsan unconsolidated venture denominated in Euro.

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Credit Derivatives
Our GSE CRTs purchased prior to August 24, 2015 are accounted for as hybrid financial instruments consisting of a debt host contract and an embedded credit derivative. Embedded derivatives associated with GSE CRTs are recorded within mortgage-backed and credit risk transfer securities, at fair value, on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. At September 30, 20172019 and December 31, 2016,2018, terms of the GSE CRT embedded derivatives are:
$ in thousandsSeptember 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
Fair value amount12,372
 22,771
Notional amount486,949
 526,912
Maximum potential amount of future undiscounted payments486,949
 526,912


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$ in thousandsSeptember 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
Fair value amount37,999
 17,095
Notional amount559,433
 569,966
Maximum potential amount of future undiscounted payments559,433
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Tabular Disclosure of the Effect of Derivative Instruments on the Balance Sheet
The table below presents the fair value of our derivative financial instruments, as well as their classification on the condensed consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 20172019 and December 31, 2016.2018.
$ in thousands

Derivative Assets Derivative Liabilities
  As of September 30, 2019 As of December 31, 2018   As of September 30, 2019 As of December 31, 2018
Balance
Sheet
 Fair Value Fair Value 
Balance
Sheet
 Fair Value Fair Value
Interest Rate Swaps Asset 3,384
 15,089
 Interest Rate Swaps Liability 46,381
 15,382
Currency Forward Contracts 589
 
 Currency Forward Contracts 
 172
Futures Contracts 154
 
 Futures Contracts 
 7,836
Total Derivative Assets 4,127
 15,089
 Total Derivative Liabilities 46,381
 23,390
Derivative Assets Derivative Liabilities
  As of September 30, 2017 As of December 31, 2016   As of September 30, 2017 As of December 31, 2016
Balance
Sheet
 Fair Value Fair Value 
Balance
Sheet
 Fair Value Fair Value
Interest Rate Swaps Asset 7,394
 3,085
 Interest Rate Swaps Liability 39,292
 133,833
Currency Forward Contracts 
 101
 Currency Forward Contracts 1,339
 395
As a result of rulebook changes governing central clearing activities effective January 3, 2017, the daily variation margin payment for a centrally cleared interest rate swaps is characterized as settlement of the derivative itself rather than collateral. As a result of this rule change, cash collateral pledged on our centrally cleared interest rate swaps is settled against the fair value of these swaps.
Tabular Disclosure of the Effect of Derivative Instruments on the Income Statement
The tables below present the effect of our credit derivatives on the condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20172019 and 2016.2018.
$ in thousands Three months ended September 30, 2019
Derivative
not designated as
hedging instrument
 Realized gain (loss), net GSE CRT embedded derivative coupon interest Unrealized gain (loss), net Realized and unrealized credit derivative income (loss), net
GSE CRT Embedded Derivatives 
 5,196
 (5,195) 1
$ in thousands Three months ended September 30, 2018
Derivative
not designated as
hedging instrument
 Realized gain (loss), net GSE CRT embedded derivative coupon interest Unrealized gain (loss), net Realized and unrealized credit derivative income (loss), net
GSE CRT Embedded Derivatives 
 5,638
 (663) 4,975
$ in thousands Nine months ended September 30, 2019
Derivative
not designated as
hedging instrument
 Realized gain (loss), net GSE CRT embedded derivative coupon interest Unrealized gain (loss), net Realized and unrealized credit derivative income (loss), net
GSE CRT Embedded Derivatives 
 15,846
 (10,399) 5,447
$ in thousands Nine months ended September 30, 2018
Derivative
not designated as
hedging instrument
 Realized gain (loss), net GSE CRT embedded derivative coupon interest Unrealized gain (loss), net Realized and unrealized credit derivative income (loss), net
GSE CRT Embedded Derivatives 
 16,909
 (8,034) 8,875
$ in thousands Three months ended September 30, 2017
Derivative
not designated as
hedging instrument
 Realized gain (loss), net GSE CRT embedded derivative coupon interest Unrealized gain (loss), net Realized and unrealized credit derivative income (loss), net
GSE CRT Embedded Derivatives 
 5,873
 (8,803) (2,930)
$ in thousands Three months ended September 30, 2016
Derivative
not designated as
hedging instrument
 Realized gain (loss), net GSE CRT embedded derivative coupon interest Unrealized gain (loss), net Realized and unrealized credit derivative income (loss), net
GSE CRT Embedded Derivatives 
 5,963
 25,963
 31,926


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$ in thousands Nine months ended September 30, 2017
Derivative
not designated as
hedging instrument
 Realized gain (loss), net GSE CRT embedded derivative coupon interest Unrealized gain (loss), net Realized and unrealized credit derivative income (loss), net
GSE CRT Embedded Derivatives 
 17,524
 20,904
 38,428
$ in thousands Nine months ended September 30, 2016
Derivative
not designated as
hedging instrument
 Realized gain (loss), net GSE CRT embedded derivative coupon interest Unrealized gain (loss), net Realized and unrealized credit derivative income (loss), net
GSE CRT Embedded Derivatives (6,017) 18,389
 45,192
 57,564


The following table summarizes the effect of interest rate swaps, interest rate swaptionsfutures contracts and currency forward contracts reported in gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net on the condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20172019 and 2016:

2018:
$ in thousands Three months ended September 30, 2017 Three Months Ended September 30, 2019
Derivative
not designated as
hedging instrument
 Realized gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net  Contractual net interest expense Unrealized gain (loss), net Gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net Realized gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net  Contractual net interest income (expense) Unrealized gain (loss), net Gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net
Interest Rate Swaps 21,126
 (17,453) 144
 3,817
 (137,346) 11,715
 (15,772) (141,403)
Futures Contracts (36,633) 
 (464) (37,097)
Currency Forward Contracts (1,623) 
 (239) (1,862) 372
 
 884
 1,256
Total 19,503
 (17,453) (95) 1,955
 (173,607) 11,715
 (15,352) (177,244)
$ in thousands Three months ended September 30, 2016 Three Months Ended September 30, 2018
Derivative
not designated as
hedging instrument
 Realized gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net  Contractual net interest expense Unrealized gain (loss), net Gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net Realized gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net  Contractual net interest income (expense) Unrealized gain (loss), net Gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net
Interest Rate Swaps (5,090) (26,388) 65,396
 33,918
 68,953
 (2,763) (178) 66,012
Futures Contracts 27,136
 
 (5,548) 21,588
Currency Forward Contracts 6,437
 
 (4,977) 1,460
 3,569
 
 (3,480) 89
TBAs (17) 
 
 (17)
Total 1,347
 (26,388) 60,419
 35,378
 99,641
 (2,763) (9,206) 87,672

$ in thousands Nine months ended September 30, 2017 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
Derivative
not designated as
hedging instrument
 Realized gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net  Contractual net interest expense Unrealized gain (loss), net Gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net Realized gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net  Contractual net interest income (expense) Unrealized gain (loss), net Gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net
Interest Rate Swaps (1,392) (60,313) 21,069
 (40,636) (545,069) 23,749
 (42,703) (564,023)
Futures Contracts (169,274) 
 7,990
 (161,284)
Currency Forward Contracts (4,416) 
 (1,044) (5,460) 1,110
 
 760
 1,870
Total (5,808) (60,313) 20,025
 (46,096) (713,233) 23,749
 (33,953) (723,437)


$ in thousands Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018
Derivative
not designated as
hedging instrument
 Realized gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net  Contractual net interest income (expense) Unrealized gain (loss), net Gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net
Interest Rate Swaps 225,499
 (19,386) 65,181
 271,294
Futures Contracts 22,499
 
 (8,204) 14,295
Currency Forward Contracts 1,512
 
 1,124
 2,636
TBAs (17) 
 
 (17)
Total 249,493
 (19,386) 58,101
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$ in thousands Nine months ended September 30, 2016
Derivative
not designated as
hedging instrument
 Realized gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net  Contractual net interest expense Unrealized gain (loss), net Gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net
Interest Rate Swaps (69,090) (80,464) (150,986) (300,540)
Interest Rate Swaptions (1,485) 
 1,485
 
Currency Forward Contracts 8,353
 
 (1,341) 7,012
Total (62,222) (80,464) (150,842) (293,528)

Credit-risk-related Contingent Features
We have agreements with each of our bilateral derivative counterparties. Some of those agreements contain a provision whereby if we default on any of our indebtedness, including default whereby repayment of the indebtedness has not been accelerated by the lender, we could be declared in default on our derivative obligations.
At September 30, 2017,2019, the fair value of derivatives in a net liability position, which includes accrued interest but excludes any adjustment for non-performance risk related to bilateral interest rate swap agreements, was $40.0 million.$46.5 million. We have minimum collateral posting thresholds with certain of our bilateral derivative counterparties and have pledged collateralsecurities with a fair value of $47.0$41.4 million and restricted cash of Agency RMBS$8.4 million with these counterparties as of September 30, 2017.2019. If we had breached any of these provisions at September 30, 2017,2019, we could have been required to settle our obligations under these agreements at their termination value.
We also have an agreement with a clearing counterparty for our interest rate swaps that includes cross default provisions. The fair value of our centrally cleared interest rate derivative contracts, which includes accrued interest and variation margin but excludes any adjustment for non-performance risk, was a net asset of $3.4 million as of September 30, 2017.2019.
We were in compliance with all of the financial provisions of these counterparty agreements as of September 30, 20172019.
Note 109 – Offsetting Assets and Liabilities
Certain of our repurchase agreements and derivative transactions are governed by underlying agreements that generally provide for a right of offset under master netting arrangements (or similar agreements) in the event of default or in the event of bankruptcy of either party to the transactions. Assets and liabilities subject to such arrangements are presented on a gross basis in the condensed consolidated balance sheets.
The following tables present information about the assets and liabilities that are subject to master netting agreements (or similar agreements) and can potentially be offset on our condensed consolidated balance sheets at September 30, 20172019 and December 31, 2016. As a result of rulebook changes governing central clearing activities effective January 3, 2017, the2018. The daily variation margin payment for a centrally cleared interest rate swaps is characterized as settlement of the derivative itself rather than collateral. OurAs of September 30, 2019, our derivative asset of $4.6$3.4 million at September 30, 2017(December 31, 2018: derivative liability of $13.2 million) related to centrally cleared interest rate swaps is not included in the table below as a result of this change.characterization of daily variation margin.
Offsetting of Derivative Assets
As of September 30, 20172019
       Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets  
$ in thousands
Description
Gross
Amounts of
Recognized
Assets
 
Gross
Amounts
Offset in the Condensed Consolidated
Balance
Sheets
 
Net Amounts
of Assets
presented in
the Condensed
Consolidated
Balance Sheets
 
Financial
Instruments
 
Cash Collateral
Received
 Net Amount
Derivatives (1) (3)
743
 
 743
 
 (346) 397

       Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets  
$ in thousands
Description
Gross
Amounts of
Recognized
Assets
 
Gross
Amounts
Offset in the Condensed Consolidated
Balance
Sheets
 
Net Amounts
of Assets
presented in
the Condensed
Consolidated
Balance Sheets
 
Financial
Instruments
 
Cash Collateral
Received
 Net Amount
Derivatives (1) (4)
2,836
 
 2,836
 
 (2,788) 48
Total2,836
 
 2,836
 
 (2,788) 48
Offsetting of Derivative Liabilities, Repurchase Agreements and Secured Loans

As of September 30, 2019
       Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets  
$ in thousands
Description
Gross
Amounts of
Recognized
Liabilities
 
Gross
Amounts
Offset in the Condensed Consolidated
Balance
Sheets
 
Net Amounts
of Liabilities
presented in
the Condensed
Consolidated
Balance Sheets
 
Financial
Instruments (2)
 

Cash Collateral
Pledged
 Net Amount
Derivatives (3)
46,381
 
 46,381
 (38,471) (7,910) 
Repurchase Agreements (4)
18,072,032
 
 18,072,032
 (18,072,032) 
 
Secured Loans (5)
1,650,000
 
 1,650,000
 (1,650,000) 
 
Total19,768,413
 
 19,768,413
 (19,760,503) (7,910) 


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Offsetting of Derivative Liabilities, Repurchase Agreements and Secured Loans
As of September 30, 2017
       Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets  
$ in thousands
Description
Gross
Amounts of
Recognized
Liabilities
 
Gross
Amounts
Offset in the Condensed Consolidated
Balance
Sheets
 
Net Amounts
of Liabilities
presented in
the Condensed
Consolidated
Balance Sheets
 
Financial
Instruments (2)
 

Cash Collateral
Pledged
 Net Amount
Derivatives (4)
40,631
 
 40,631
 (39,292) (1,260) 79
Repurchase Agreements (3)
14,088,838
 
 14,088,838
 (14,088,838) 
 
Secured Loans (5)
1,650,000
 
 1,650,000
 (1,650,000) 
 
Total15,779,469
 
 15,779,469
 (15,778,130) (1,260) 79

Offsetting of Derivative Assets
As of December 31, 20162018
       Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets  
$ in thousands
Description
Gross
Amounts of
Recognized
Assets
 
Gross
Amounts
Offset in the Condensed Consolidated
Balance
Sheets
 
Net Amounts
of Assets
presented in
the Condensed
Consolidated
Balance Sheets
 
Financial
Instruments
 
Cash Collateral
Received
 Net Amount
Derivatives (1) (3)
15,089
 
 15,089
 (433) (14,656) 

       Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets  
$ in thousands
Description
Gross
Amounts of
Recognized
Assets
 
Gross
Amounts
Offset in the Condensed Consolidated
Balance
Sheets
 
Net Amounts
of Assets
presented in
the Condensed
Consolidated
Balance Sheets
 
Financial
Instruments
 
Cash Collateral
Received
 Net Amount
Derivatives (1) (4)
3,186
 
 3,186
 (1,640) (1,546) 
Total3,186
 
 3,186
 (1,640) (1,546) 

Offsetting of Derivative Liabilities and Repurchase Agreements
As of December 31, 20162018
       Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets  
$ in thousands
Description
Gross
Amounts of
Recognized
Liabilities
 
Gross
Amounts
Offset in the Condensed Consolidated
Balance
Sheets
 
Net Amounts
of Liabilities
presented in
the Condensed
Consolidated
Balance Sheets
 
Financial
Instruments (2)
 

Cash Collateral
Pledged
 Net Amount
Derivatives (4)
134,228
 
 134,228
 (45,738) (85,787) 2,703
Repurchase Agreements (3)
11,160,669
 
 11,160,669
 (11,160,669) 
 
Secured Loans (5)
1,650,000
 
 1,650,000
 (1,650,000) 
 
Total12,944,897
 
 12,944,897
 (12,856,407) (85,787) 2,703

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       Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets  
$ in thousands
Description
Gross
Amounts of
Recognized
Liabilities
 
Gross
Amounts
Offset in the Condensed Consolidated
Balance
Sheets
 
Net Amounts
of Liabilities
presented in
the Condensed
Consolidated
Balance Sheets
 
Financial
Instruments (2)
 

Cash Collateral
Pledged
 Net Amount
Derivatives (3)
10,239
 
 10,239
 (2,058) (7,836) 345
Repurchase Agreements (4)
13,602,484
 
 13,602,484
 (13,602,484) 
 
Secured Loans (5)
1,650,000
 
 1,650,000
 (1,650,000) 
 
Total15,262,723
 
 15,262,723
 (15,254,542) (7,836) 345
(1)
Amounts represent derivatives in an asset position which could potentially be offset against derivatives in a liability position at September 30, 20172019 and December 31, 2016,2018, subject to a netting arrangement.
(2)Amounts represent collateral pledged that is available to be offset against liability balances associated with repurchase agreements, secured loans and derivatives.
(3)
The fair value of securities pledged against our borrowing under repurchase agreementsderivatives was $15.4 billion and $12.4 billion$251.5 million (December 31, 2018: $159.9 million) at September 30, 2017 and December2019, of which $200.2 million (December 31, 2016, respectively.
(4)
2018: $158.3 million) relates to initial margin pledged on centrally cleared interest rate swaps. Centrally cleared interest rate swaps are excluded from the tables above. Cash collateral received on our derivatives was $3.0 million$499,000 and $1.7$18.1 million at September 30, 20172019 and December 31, 2016,2018, respectively. We did not receive any non-cash collateral on our derivatives at September 30, 2017. Non-cash collateral received on our derivatives was $536,000 at December 31, 2016. Cash collateral pledged by us on our derivatives was $86.5futures contracts and interest rate swaps were $86.2 million and $13.5 million at September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2016. As a result of rulebook changes governing central clearing activities effective January 3, 2017, cash2018, respectively. Cash collateral pledged on our centrally cleared interest rate swaps is settled against the fair value of these swaps and therefore excluded from the tables above at September 30, 2017.
2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.
(4)The fair value of securities pledged against our borrowing under repurchase agreements was $19.8 billion and $15.0 billion at September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively. We pledged cash collateral of $4.2 million and held cash collateral of $597,000 under repurchase agreements as of September 30, 2019.
(5)
The fair value of securities pledged against IAS Services LLC's borrowings under secured loans was $1.9 billion at September 30, 20172019 and December 31, 2016,2018, respectively.
Note 1110 – Fair Value of Financial Instruments
A three-level valuation hierarchy exists for disclosure of fair value measurements based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability as of the measurement date. Observable inputs reflect readily obtainable data from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect our market assumptions. The three levels are defined as follows:
Level 1 Inputs – Quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets.
Level 2 Inputs – Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations whose inputs are observable or whose significant value drivers are observable.
Level 3 Inputs – Instruments with primarily unobservable value drivers.

Level 1 Inputs – Quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets.
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Level 3 Inputs – Instruments with primarily unobservable value drivers.

The following tables present our assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis.
 September 30, 2017  
 Fair Value Measurements Using:  
$ in thousandsLevel 1 Level 2 Level 3 
NAV as a practical expedient(3)
 
Total at
Fair Value
Assets:         
Mortgage-backed and credit risk transfer securities(1)(2)

 18,221,553
 37,999
 
 18,259,552
Derivative assets
 7,394
 
 
 7,394
Other assets(4)
3,982
 
 
 22,684
 26,666
Total assets3,982
 18,228,947
 37,999
 22,684
 18,293,612
Liabilities:         
Derivative liabilities
 40,631
 
 
 40,631
Total liabilities
 40,631
 
 
 40,631

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 September 30, 2019  
 Fair Value Measurements Using:  
$ in thousandsLevel 1 Level 2 Level 3 
NAV as a practical expedient (3)
 
Total at
Fair Value
Assets:         
Mortgage-backed and credit risk transfer securities (1)(2)

 23,587,127
 12,372
 
 23,599,499
Derivative assets154
 3,973
 
 
 4,127
Other assets (4)

 
 45,115
 23,305
 68,420
Total assets154
 23,591,100
 57,487
 23,305
 23,672,046
Liabilities:         
Derivative liabilities
 46,381
 
 
 46,381
Total liabilities
 46,381
 
 
 46,381
December 31, 2016  December 31, 2018  
Fair Value Measurements Using:  Fair Value Measurements Using:  
$ in thousandsLevel 1 Level 2 Level 3 
NAV as a practical expedient(3)
 Total at
Fair Value
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 
NAV as a practical expedient (3)
 Total at
Fair Value
Assets:                  
Mortgage-backed and credit risk transfer securities(1)(2)

 14,964,236
 17,095
 
 14,981,331

 17,373,871
 22,771
 
 17,396,642
Derivative assets
 3,186
 
 
 3,186

 15,089
 
 
 15,089
Other assets(4)
500
 
 
 33,301
 33,801

 
 54,981
 24,012
 78,993
Total assets500
 14,967,422
 17,095
 33,301
 15,018,318

 17,388,960
 77,752
 24,012
 17,490,724
Liabilities:                  
Derivative liabilities
 134,228
 
 
 134,228
7,836
 15,554
 
 
 23,390
Total liabilities
 134,228
 
 
 134,228
7,836
 15,554
 
 
 23,390
(1)For more detail about the fair value of our MBS and GSE CRTs, refer to Note 4 - "Mortgage-Backed and Credit Risk Transfer Securities."
(2)Our GSE CRTs purchased prior to August 24, 2015 are accounted for as hybrid financial instruments with an embedded derivative. The hybrid financial instruments consist of debt host contracts classified as Level 2 and embedded derivatives classified as Level 3. As of September 30, 2017,2019, the net embedded derivative asset position of $38.0$12.4 million includes $39.4$21.6 million of embedded derivatives in an asset position and $1.4$9.2 million of embedded derivatives in a liability position. As of December 31, 2016,2018, the net embedded derivative asset position of $17.1$22.8 million includes $21.0$28.8 million of embedded derivatives in an asset position and $3.9$6.0 million of embedded derivatives in a liability position.
(3)Investments in unconsolidated ventures are valued using the net asset value ("NAV") as a practical expedient and are not subject to redemption, although investors may sell or transfer their interest at the approval of the general partner of the underlying funds. As of September 30, 20172019 and December 31, 2016,2018, the weighted average remaining term of our investments in unconsolidated ventures is 1.7 and 1.3was 2.6 years respectively.for both periods.
(4)Includes $4.0$45.1 million and $500,000$55.0 million of investment in an exchange-traded funda loan participation interest as of September 30, 20172019 and December 31, 2016,2018, respectively. The loan participation interest is transferable and bears interest at a variable rate based on LIBOR plus a spread and resets daily. As a result, the cost of the loan participation interest approximates its fair value.


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The following table shows a reconciliation of the beginning and ending fair value measurements of our GSE CRT embedded derivatives, which we have valued utilizing Level 3 inputs:
 Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
$ in thousands2019 2018 2019 2018
Beginning balance17,567
 38,029
 22,771
 45,400
Unrealized credit derivative gains (losses), net(5,195) (663) (10,399) (8,034)
Ending balance12,372
 37,366
 12,372
 37,366
 Three Months Ended 
 September 30,
 Nine Months Ended 
 September 30,
$ in thousands2017 2016 2017 2016
Beginning balance46,802
 (6,493) 17,095
 (25,722)
Sales and settlements
 
 
 6,017
Total net gains / (losses) included in net income:       
Realized gains/(losses), net
 
 
 (6,017)
Unrealized gains/(losses), net(1)
(8,803) 25,963
 20,904
 45,192
Ending balance37,999
 19,470
 37,999
 19,470
(1)Included in realized and unrealized credit derivative income (loss), net in the condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, are $8.8 million net unrealized losses and $26.0 million in net unrealized gains attributable to assets still held as of September 30, 2017 and September 30, 2016, respectively. Included in realized and unrealized credit derivative income (loss), net in the condensed consolidated statements of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, are $20.9 million and $38.6 million in net unrealized gains attributable to assets still held as of September 30, 2017 and September 30, 2016, respectively. During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, we reversed unrealized losses on securities sold during the period of $6.0 million.

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The following table summarizesshows a reconciliation of the beginning and ending fair value measurements of our loan participation interest, which we have valued utilizing Level 3 inputs:
 Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
$ in thousands2019 2018 2019 2018
Beginning balance47,885
 
 54,981
 
Purchases/Advances5,192
 45,058
 5,769
 45,058
Repayments(7,962) 
 (15,635) 
Ending balance45,115
 45,058
 45,115
 45,058

The following tables summarize significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of our GSE CRT embedded derivatives:
 Fair Value at Valuation Unobservable   Weighted
$ in thousandsSeptember 30, 20172019 Technique Input Range Average
GSE CRT Embedded Derivatives37,99912,372

 Market Comparables, Vendor Pricing Weighted average life 3.01.3 - 7.24.6 years 5.13.1 years
 Fair Value at Valuation Unobservable   Weighted
$ in thousandsDecember 31, 20162018 Technique Input Range Average
GSE CRT Embedded Derivatives17,09522,771

 Market Comparables, Vendor Pricing Weighted average life 2.52.9 - 7.75.9 years 5.34.3 years

These significant unobservable inputs change according to market conditions and security performance. We estimate the weighted average life of GSE CRTs in order to identify GSE corporate debt with a similar maturity. We obtain our weighted average life estimates from a third party provider. Although weighted average life is a significant input, changes in weighted average life may not have an explicit directional impact on the fair value measurement.

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The following table presents the carrying value and estimated fair value of our financial instruments that are not carried at fair value on the condensed consolidated balance sheets at September 30, 20172019 and December 31, 20162018:
 September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
$ in thousands
Carrying
Value
 
Estimated
Fair Value
 
Carrying
Value
 
Estimated
Fair Value
Financial Assets       
Commercial loans, held-for-investment24,188
 24,478
 31,582
 31,826
FHLBI stock74,250
 74,250
 74,250
 74,250
Total98,438
 98,728
 105,832
 106,076
Financial Liabilities       
Repurchase agreements18,072,032
 18,072,733
 13,602,484
 13,602,050
Secured loans1,650,000
 1,650,000
 1,650,000
 1,650,000
Total19,722,032
 19,722,733
 15,252,484
 15,252,050
 September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
$ in thousands
Carrying
Value
 
Estimated
Fair Value
 
Carrying
Value
 
Estimated
Fair Value
Financial Assets       
Commercial loans, held-for-investment280,989
 281,696
 273,355
 275,319
Other assets74,250
 74,250
 74,250
 74,250
Total355,239
 355,946
 347,605
 349,569
Financial Liabilities       
Repurchase agreements14,088,838
 14,088,917
 11,160,669
 11,161,034
Secured loans1,650,000
 1,650,000
 1,650,000
 1,650,000
Exchangeable senior notes157,380
 159,400
 397,041
 400,000
Total15,896,218
 15,898,317
 13,207,710
 13,211,034

The following describes our methods for estimating the fair value for financial instruments.instruments not carried at fair value on the condensed consolidated balance sheets.
The estimated fair value of commercial loans held-for-investment, included in "Other assets" on our condensed consolidated balance sheets, is a Level 3 fair value measurement. Subsequent to the origination or purchase, commercial loan investments are valued on a monthly basis by an independent third party valuation agent using a discounted cash flow technique.
The estimated fair value of FHLBI stock, included in "Other assets,"assets" on our condensed consolidated balance sheets, is a Level 3 fair value measurement. FHLBI stock may only be sold back to the FHLBI at its discretion at cost.par. As a result, the cost of the FHLBI stock approximates its fair value.
The estimated fair value of repurchase agreements is a Level 3 fair value measurement based on an expected present value technique. This method discounts future estimated cash flows using rates we determined best reflect current market interest rates that would be offered for repurchase agreements with similar characteristics and credit quality.
The estimated fair value of secured loans is a Level 3 fair value measurement. The secured loans have floating rates based on an index plus a spread and the spread is typically consistent with those demanded in the market. Accordingly, the interest rates on these secured loans are at market, and thus the carrying amount approximates fair value.
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Note 1211 – Related Party Transactions
Under the terms of our management agreement, our Manager and its affiliates provide us with our management team, including our officers and appropriate support personnel. Each of our officers is an employee of our Manager or one of its affiliates. We do not have any employees. Our Manager is not obligated to dedicate any of its employees exclusively to us, nor is our Manager obligated to dedicate any specific portion of time to our business. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017,2019, we reimbursed our Manager $202,000$250,000 (September 30, 2016: $177,000)2018: $168,000) and $589,000$646,000 (September 30, 2016: $518,000)2018: $599,000), respectively, for costs of support personnel that are fully dedicated to our business.
We have invested $60.9$120.4 million as of September 30, 20172019 (December 31, 2016: $149.92018: $131.9 million) in money market or mutual funds managed by affiliates of our Manager. The investments are reported as cash and cash equivalents on our condensed consolidated balance sheets.
We also pay our Manager a portionsheets as they are highly liquid and have original or remaining maturities of the origination and commitment fees received from borrowers in connection with purchasing and originating commercial real estate loans. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and three months ended September 30, 2016, we did not pay our Manager any costs related to such transactions. For the nine months ended September 30, 2016, we paid our Manager $692,000 related to such transactions.or less when purchased.
Management Fee Expense
We pay our Manager a management fee equal to 1.50% of our stockholders’ equity per annum. The fee is calculated and payable quarterly in arrears. For purposes of calculating the management fee, stockholders’ equity is equal to the sum of the net proceeds from all issuances of equity securities since inception (allocated on a pro rata daily basis for such issuances duringincluding proceeds from the fiscal quarterissuance of any such issuance),operating partnership units to an affiliate of our Manager, plus retained earnings at the end of the most recently completed calendar quarter (without taking into account any non-cash equity compensation expense incurred in current or prior periods), less any amount paid to repurchase common stock since inception. Stockholder'sStockholders equity excludes (i) any unrealized gains, losses or other items that do not affect realized net income (regardless of whether such items are included in other comprehensive income or loss, or in net income); (ii) cumulative net realized losses that are not attributable to permanently impaired investments and that relate to the investments for which market movement is accounted for in other comprehensive income; provided, however, that such adjustment shall not exceed cumulative unrealized net gains in other comprehensive income; (iii) one-time events pursuant to

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changes in U.S. GAAP; and (iv) certain non-cash items after discussions between our Manager and our independent directors and approval by a majority of our independent directors.
We do not pay any management fees on our investments in unconsolidated ventures that are managed by an affiliate of our Manager.
Expense Reimbursement
We are required to reimburse our Manager for our operating expenses incurred on our behalf, including directors and officers insurance, accounting services, auditing and tax services, filing fees, and miscellaneous general and administrative costs. Our reimbursement obligation is not subject to any dollar limitation. We
The following table summarizes the costs incurred costs of $2.4 million and $2.7 million originally paid foron our behalf by our Manager for the three months ended September 30, 2017and 2016, respectively. We incurred costs of $5.2 million and $5.9 million originally paid for by our Manager for the nine months ended September 30, 20172019 and 2016, respectively.2018.
 Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
$ in thousands2019 2018 2019 2018
Incurred costs, prepaid or expensed2,186
 2,133
 5,399
 4,925
Incurred costs, charged against equity as a cost of raising capital236
 
 680
 167
Total incurred costs, originally paid by our Manager2,422
 2,133
 6,079
 5,092

Termination Fee
If we terminate our management agreement, we owe our Manager a termination fee equal to three3 times the sum of our average annual management fee during the 24-month period before termination, calculated as of the end of the most recently completed fiscal quarter.
Note 1312 – Stockholders’ Equity
Preferred Stock
Holders of our Series A Preferred Stock are entitled to receive dividends at an annual rate of 7.75% of the liquidation preference of $25.00 per share or $1.9375 per share per annum. The dividendsDividends are cumulative and payable quarterly in arrears.
Holders of our Series B Preferred Stock are entitled to receive dividends at an annual rate of 7.75% of the liquidation preference of $25.00 per share or $1.9375 per share per annum until December 27, 2024. After December 27, 2024, holders are entitled to receive dividends at a floating rate equal to three-month LIBOR plus a spread of 5.18% of the $25.00 liquidation preference per annum. Dividends are cumulative and payable quarterly in arrears.

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In August 2017, we completed a public offering of 11,500,000 shares of 7.50% Fixed-to-Floating Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (the "Series C Preferred Stock") at the price of $25.00 per share. Total proceeds were $287.5 million before issuance costs of $9.4 million. Holders of our Series C Preferred Stock are entitled to receive dividends at an annual rate of 7.50% of the liquidation preference of $25.00 per share or $1.875 per share per annum until September 27, 2027. After September 27, 2027, holders are entitled to receive dividends at a floating rate equal to three-month LIBOR plus a spread of 5.289% of the $25.00 liquidation preference per annum. Dividends are cumulative and payable quarterly in arrears, commencing with the first dividend payment date on December 27, 2017.arrears.
As of July 27, 2017, we havehad the option to redeem shares of Series A Preferred Stock for $25.00 per share, plus any accumulated and unpaid dividends through the date of redemption. We have the option to redeem shares of Series B Preferred Stock after December 27, 2024 and shares of Series C Preferred Stock after September 27, 2027 for $25.00 per share, plus any accumulated and unpaid dividends through the date of the redemption. Shares of Series B and Series C Preferred Stock are not redeemable, convertible into or exchangeable for any other property or any other securities of the Company prior to those times, except under circumstances intended to preserve our qualification as a REIT or upon the occurrence of a change in control.
In March 2019, we entered into an equity distribution agreement with a placement agent under which we may sell up to 7,000,000 shares of our preferred stock from time to time in at-the-market or privately negotiated transactions. These shares are registered with the SEC under our shelf registration statement (as amended and/or supplemented). As of September 30, 2019, we have not sold any shares of preferred stock under the equity distribution agreement.

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Common Stock
On February 7, 2019, we completed a public offering of 16,100,000 shares of common stock at the price of $15.73 per share. Total net proceeds were approximately $249.5 million after deducting offering costs.
On August 16, 2019, we completed a public offering of 14,000,000 shares of common stock at the price of $15.86 per share. Total net proceeds were approximately $219.3 million after deducting offering costs.
In March 2019, we amended our equity distribution agreement, dated December 18, 2017, with a placement agent under which we may sell up to 17,000,000 shares of our common stock from time to time in at-the-market or privately negotiated transactions. These shares are registered with the SEC under our shelf registration statement (as amended and/or supplemented). During the nine months ended September 30, 2019, we issued 1,093,136 shares of common stock under the equity distribution agreement for proceeds of $17.2 million, net of approximately $363,000 in commissions and fees. We did 0t issue any common stock under the equity distribution agreement during the three months ended September 30, 2019.
Share Repurchase Program
During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, we did 0t repurchase any shares of our common stock. As of September 30, 2019, we had authority to purchase 18,163,982 shares of our common stock through our share repurchase program.
Share-Based Compensation
We established the 2009 Equity Incentive Plan for grants of common stock and other equity based awards to our independent directors and officers and employees of our Manager and its affiliates (the "Incentive Plan"). The Incentive Plan was amended and restated as of May 3, 2019 to extend the term of the plan until 2029 and to reduce the number of shares of common stock available for issuance under the Incentive Plan to 200,000.
We recognized compensation expense of approximately $113,000 (September 30, 2018: $107,000) and $338,000 (September 30, 2018: $306,000) for shares issued to our independent directors under our Incentive Plan for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively. During the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, we issued 6,765 shares and 6,620 shares of common stock, respectively, to our independent directors. During the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, we issued 20,725 and 20,262 shares of common stock, respectively, to our independent directors. The fair market value of the shares granted was determined by the closing stock market price on the date of the grant. The grants vested immediately.
We recognized compensation expense of approximately $17,000 (September 30, 2018: $71,000) and $54,000 (September 30, 2018: $115,000) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively for restricted stock units awarded to employees of our Manager and its affiliates under our Incentive Plan. Our Manager reimburses us for the cost of these restricted stock awards under the terms of our management agreement. At September 30, 2019, there was approximately $149,000 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to restricted stock unit awards that is expected to be recognized over a period of up to 42 months, with a weighted-average remaining vesting period of 18 months.
The following table summarizes the activity related to restricted stock units awarded to employees of our Manager and its affiliates for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019.
 Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2019 2019
 Restricted Stock Units 
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (1)
 Restricted Stock Units 
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (1)
Unvested at the beginning of the period12,520
 $15.25
 11,051
 $14.55
Shares granted during the period
 
 6,189
 15.92
Shares vested during the period
 
 (4,720) 14.48
Unvested at the end of the period12,520
 $15.25
 12,520
 $15.25
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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
The following tables present the components of total other comprehensive income (loss), net and accumulated other comprehensive income.income ("AOCI") for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018. The tables exclude gains and losses on MBS and GSE CRTs that are accounted for under the fair value option.
 Three Months Ended September 30, 2017
$ in thousandsEquity method investments Available-for-sale securities Derivatives and hedging Total
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net       
Unrealized gain (loss) on mortgage-backed and credit risk transfer securities, net
 19,089
 
 19,089
Reclassification of unrealized (gain) loss on sale of mortgage-backed and credit risk transfer securities to gain (loss) on investments, net
 7
 
 7
Reclassification of amortization of net deferred (gain) loss on de-designated interest rate swaps to repurchase agreements interest expense
 
 (6,438) (6,438)
Currency translation adjustments on investment in unconsolidated venture807
 
 
 807
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net807
 19,096
 (6,438) 13,465
        
Balance at beginning of period(375) 201,158
 136,608
 337,391
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net807
 19,096
 (6,438) 13,465
Other comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to non-controlling interest(10) (241) 81
 (170)
Rebalancing of ownership percentage of non-controlling interest


 
 
 
Balance at end of period422
 220,013
 130,251
 350,686

 Three Months Ended September 30, 2019
$ in thousandsEquity method investments Available-for-sale securities Derivatives and hedging Total
Total other comprehensive income (loss)       
Unrealized gain (loss) on mortgage-backed and credit risk transfer securities, net
 14,482
 
 14,482
Reclassification of unrealized (gain) loss on sale of mortgage-backed and credit risk transfer securities to gain (loss) on investments, net
 (954) 
 (954)
Reclassification of amortization of net deferred (gain) loss on de-designated interest rate swaps to repurchase agreements interest expense
 
 (5,981) (5,981)
Currency translation adjustments on investment in unconsolidated venture290
 
 
 290
Total other comprehensive income (loss)290
 13,528
 (5,981) 7,837
        
AOCI balance at beginning of period(83) 230,227
 87,869
 318,013
Total other comprehensive income (loss)290
 13,528
 (5,981) 7,837
AOCI balance at end of period207
 243,755
 81,888
 325,850
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$ in thousandsEquity method investments Available-for-sale securities Derivatives and hedging Total
Total other comprehensive income (loss)       
Unrealized gain (loss) on mortgage-backed and credit risk transfer securities, net
 (40,554) 
 (40,554)
Reclassification of unrealized (gain) loss on sale of mortgage-backed and credit risk transfer securities to gain (loss) on investments, net
 134,280
 
 134,280
Reclassification of amortization of net deferred (gain) loss on de-designated interest rate swaps to repurchase agreements interest expense
 
 (6,422) (6,422)
Currency translation adjustments on investment in unconsolidated venture(1,126) 
 
 (1,126)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)(1,126) 93,726
 (6,422) 86,178
        
AOCI balance at beginning of period1,736
 (22,901) 110,626
 89,461
Total other comprehensive income (loss)(1,126) 93,726
 (6,422) 86,178
Other comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to non-controlling interest13
 (1,181) 82
 (1,086)
AOCI balance at end of period623
 69,644
 104,286
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 Three Months Ended September 30, 2016
$ in thousandsEquity method investments Available-for-sale securities Derivatives and hedging Total
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net       
Unrealized gain (loss) on mortgage-backed and credit risk transfer securities, net
 32,015
 
 32,015
Reclassification of unrealized (gain) loss on sale of mortgage-backed and credit risk transfer securities to gain (loss) on investments, net
 
 
 
Reclassification of amortization of net deferred (gain) loss on de-designated interest rate swaps to repurchase agreements interest expense
 
 (4,831) (4,831)
Currency translation adjustments on investment in unconsolidated venture(235) 
 
 (235)
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net(235) 32,015
 (4,831) 26,949
        
Balance at beginning of period190
 394,531
 164,233
 558,954
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net(235) 32,015
 (4,831) 26,949
Other comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to non-controlling interest3
 (404) 61
 (340)
Balance at end of period(42) 426,142
 159,463
 585,563

 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017
$ in thousandsEquity method investments Available-for-sale securities Derivatives and hedging Total
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net       
Unrealized gain (loss) on mortgage-backed and credit risk transfer securities, net
 75,011
 
 75,011
Reclassification of unrealized (gain) loss on sale of mortgage-backed and credit risk transfer securities to gain (loss) on investments, net
 1,508
 
 1,508
Reclassification of amortization of net deferred (gain) loss on de-designated interest rate swaps to repurchase agreements interest expense
 
 (19,105) (19,105)
Currency translation adjustments on investment in unconsolidated venture331
 
 
 331
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net331
 76,519
 (19,105) 57,745
        
Balance at beginning of period95
 144,458
 149,115
 293,668
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net331
 76,519
 (19,105) 57,745
Other comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to non-controlling interest(4) (965) 241
 (728)
Rebalancing of ownership percentage of non-controlling interest
 1
 
 1
Balance at end of period422
 220,013
 130,251
 350,686


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 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
$ in thousandsEquity method investments Available-for-sale securities Derivatives and hedging Total
Total other comprehensive income/(loss)       
Unrealized gain (loss) on mortgage-backed and credit risk transfer securities, net
 114,019
 
 114,019
Reclassification of unrealized (gain) loss on sale of mortgage-backed and credit risk transfer securities to gain (loss) on investments, net
 9,072
 
 9,072
Reclassification of amortization of net deferred (gain) loss on de-designated interest rate swaps to repurchase agreements interest expense
 
 (17,748) (17,748)
Currency translation adjustments on investment in unconsolidated venture(306) 
 
 (306)
Total other comprehensive income/(loss)(306) 123,091
 (17,748) 105,037
        
AOCI balance at beginning of period513
 120,664
 99,636
 220,813
Total other comprehensive income/(loss)(306) 123,091
 (17,748) 105,037
AOCI balance at end of period207
 243,755
 81,888
 325,850
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018
$ in thousandsEquity method investments Available-for-sale securities Derivatives and hedging TotalEquity method investments Available-for-sale securities Derivatives and hedging Total
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net       
Total other comprehensive income/(loss)       
Unrealized gain (loss) on mortgage-backed and credit risk transfer securities, net
 270,591
 
 270,591

 (220,800) 
 (220,800)
Reclassification of unrealized (gain) loss on sale of mortgage-backed and credit risk transfer securities to gain (loss) on investments, net
 (11,581) 
 (11,581)
 153,406
 
 153,406
Reclassification of amortization of net deferred (gain) loss on de-designated interest rate swaps to repurchase agreements interest expense
 
 11,331
 11,331

 
 (19,859) (19,859)
Currency translation adjustments on investment in unconsolidated venture(10) 
 
 (10)(328) 
 
 (328)
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net(10) 259,010
 11,331
 270,331
Total other comprehensive income/(loss)(328) (67,394) (19,859) (87,581)
              
Balance at beginning of period(32) 170,383
 148,273
 318,624
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net(10) 259,010

11,331
 270,331
AOCI balance at beginning of period947
 136,188
 123,894
 261,029
Total other comprehensive income/(loss)(328) (67,394) (19,859) (87,581)
Other comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to non-controlling interest
 (3,251) (141) (3,392)4
 850
 251
 1,105
Balance at end of period(42) 426,142
 159,463
 585,563
AOCI balance at end of period623
 69,644
 104,286
 174,553

Effective December 31, 2013, we voluntarily discontinued cash flow hedge accounting for our interest rate swaps to gain greater flexibility in managing interest rate exposures. Amounts recorded in AOCI before we discontinued cash flow hedge accounting for our interest rate swaps are reclassified to interest expense on repurchase agreements on the condensed consolidated statements of operations as interest is accrued and paid on the related repurchase agreements over the remaining original life of the interest rate swap agreements.
Securities Convertible into Shares of Common Stock
The non-controlling interest holder of the Operating Partnership units, a wholly-owned Invesco subsidiary, has the right to cause the Operating Partnership to redeem their operating partnership units ("OP Units") for cash equal to the market value of an equivalent number of shares of common stock, or at our option, we may purchase their OP Units by issuing one share of common stock for each OP Unit redeemed. We also have an equity incentive plan which allows us to grant securities convertible into our common stock to our independent directors and employees of our Manager and its affiliates.
Share Repurchase Program
During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and three months ended September 30, 2016, we did not repurchase any shares of our common stock. During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, we repurchased and concurrently retired 2,063,451 shares of our common stock at a weighted average repurchase price of $12.12 per share for a net cost of $25.0 million, including acquisition expenses. As of September 30, 2017, we have authority to purchase 18,239,082 additional shares of our common stock under our share repurchase program. The share repurchase program has no stated expiration date.


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Share-Based CompensationDividends
We establisheddeclared the 2009 Equity Incentive Plan for grants of common stock and other equity based awards to our independent directors and officers and employees of our Manager and its affiliates (the "Incentive Plan"). Under the Incentive Plan, a total of 1,000,000 shares of common stock are authorized for issuance. Unless terminated earlier, the Incentive Plan will terminate in 2019, but will continue to govern the unexpired awards. As of September 30, 2017, 800,128 shares of common stock remain available for future issuance under the Incentive Plan.
We recognized compensation expense of approximately $129,000 (September 30, 2016: $85,000) and approximately $326,000 (September 30, 2016: $255,000) related to our independent directors for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively. During the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, we issued 6,650 shares and 5,448 shares of common stock, respectively, pursuant to the Incentive Plan to our independent directors. Duringfollowing dividends during the nine months ended September 30, 20172019 and 2016, we issued 17,398 shares and 19,356 shares of common stock, respectively, pursuant to the Incentive Plan to our independent directors. The fair market value of the shares granted was determined by the closing stock market price on the date of the grant. The grants vested immediately.2018:
$ in thousands, except per share amountsDividends Declared
Series A Preferred StockPer Share In Aggregate Date of Payment
2019     
September 16, 20190.4844
 2,713
 October 25, 2019
June 17, 20190.4844
 2,712
 July 25, 2019
March 18, 20190.4844
 2,713
 April 25, 2019
2018     
September 14, 20180.4844
 2,713
 October 25, 2018
June 15, 20180.4844
 2,712
 July 25, 2018
March 15, 20180.4844
 2,713
 April 25, 2018
We recognized compensation expense of approximately $33,000 (September 30, 2016: $75,000) and $99,000 (September 30, 2016: $170,000) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively,related to restricted stock units awarded to employees of our Manager and its affiliates which is reimbursed by our Manager under the management agreement. At September 30, 2017 there was approximately $263,000 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to restricted stock unit awards that is expected to be recognized over a period of up to 42 months, with a weighted-average remaining vesting period of 17 months.
$ in thousands, except per share amountsDividends Declared
Series B Preferred StockPer Share In Aggregate Date of Payment
2019     
August 1, 20190.4844
 3,003
 September 27, 2019
May 3, 20190.4844
 3,004
 June 27, 2019
February 14, 20190.4844
 3,003
 March 27, 2019
2018     
August 2, 20180.4844
 3,003
 September 27, 2018
May 2, 20180.4844
 3,004
 June 27, 2018
February 15, 20180.4844
 3,003
 March 27, 2018
The following table summarizes the activity related to restricted stock units awarded to employees of our Manager and its affiliates for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017.
$ in thousands, except per share amountsDividends Declared
Series C Preferred StockPer Share In Aggregate Date of Payment
2019     
August 1, 20190.46875
 5,391
 September 27, 2019
May 3, 20190.46875
 5,390
 June 27, 2019
February 14, 20190.46875
 5,391
 March 27, 2019
2018     
August 2, 20180.46875
 5,391
 September 27, 2018
May 2, 20180.46875
 5,390
 June 27, 2018
February 15, 20180.46875
 5,391
 March 27, 2018
$ in thousands, except per share amountsDividends Declared
Common StockPer Share In Aggregate Date of Payment
2019     
September 16, 20190.45
 64,261
 October 28, 2019
June 17, 20190.45
 57,958
 July 26, 2019
March 18, 20190.45
 57,720
 April 26, 2019
2018     
September 14, 20180.42
 46,895
 October 26, 2018
June 15, 20180.42
 46,890
 July 26, 2018
March 15, 20180.42
 46,887
 April 26, 2018

 Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2017 2017
 Restricted Stock Units 
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (1)
 Restricted Stock Units 
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (1)
Unvested at the beginning of the period19,827
 $14.35
 18,807
 $14.37
Shares granted during the period
 
 8,115
 15.55
Shares vested during the period
 
 (7,095) 15.78
Unvested at the end of the period19,827
 $14.35
 19,827
 $14.35
(1)The grant date fair value of restricted stock awards is based on the closing market price of our common stock at the grant date.
Dividends
On September 14, 2017, we declared the following dividends:
a dividend of $0.41 per share of common stock to be paid on October 26, 2017 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on September 27, 2017;
a dividend of $0.4844 per share of Series A Preferred Stock to be paid on October 25, 2017 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on October 1, 2017;
a dividend of $0.4844 per share of Series B Preferred Stock to be paid on December 27, 2017 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on December 5, 2017; and
a dividend of $0.6823 per share of Series C Preferred Stock to be paid on December 27, 2017 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on December 5, 2017.


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Note 1413 – Earnings per Common Share
Earnings per share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20172019 and 20162018 is computed as follows:
 Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
In thousands except per share amounts2019 2018 2019 2018
Numerator (Income)       
Basic Earnings:       
Net income (loss) available to common stockholders77,896
 (64,480) 212,809
 56,999
Effect of dilutive securities:       
Income (loss) allocated to non-controlling interest
 (681) 
 1,153
Dilutive net income (loss) available to stockholders77,896
 (65,161) 212,809
 58,152
Denominator (Weighted Average Shares)       
Basic Earnings:       
Shares available to common stockholders135,799
 111,647
 128,574
 111,639
Effect of dilutive securities:       
Restricted stock awards13
 
 12
 16
Non-controlling interest OP units
 1,425
 
 1,425
Dilutive Shares135,812
 113,072
 128,586
 113,080
Earnings (loss) per share:       
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders       
Basic0.57
 (0.58) 1.66
 0.51
Diluted0.57
 (0.58) 1.65
 0.51

 Three Months Ended 
 September 30,
 Nine Months Ended 
 September 30,
In thousands except per share amounts2017 2016 2017 2016
Numerator (Income)       
Basic Earnings:       
Net income (loss) available to common stockholders49,127
 129,219
 183,091
 (38,558)
Effect of dilutive securities:       
Income allocated to exchangeable senior notes2,724
 5,620
 11,236
 
Income (loss) allocated to non-controlling interest800
 1,723
 2,656
 (235)
Dilutive net income (loss) available to stockholders52,651
 136,562
 196,983
 (38,793)
Denominator (Weighted Average Shares)       
Basic Earnings:       
Shares available to common stockholders111,614
 111,587
 111,607
 112,101
Effect of dilutive securities:       
Restricted stock awards20
 46
 20
 
Non-controlling interest OP units1,425
 1,425
 1,425
 1,425
Exchangeable senior notes8,166
 16,835
 11,226
 
Dilutive Shares121,225
 129,893
 124,278
 113,526
Earnings (loss) per share:       
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders       
Basic0.44
 1.16
 1.64
 (0.34)
Diluted0.43
 1.05
 1.59
 (0.34)
The following potential common shares were excluded from diluted earnings per share for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 as the effect would be anti-dilutive: 16,835,720 for the exchangeable senior notes and 44,785 for restricted stock awards.
Note 15 – Non-controlling Interest - Operating Partnership
Non-controlling interest represents the aggregate ownership interest of a wholly-owned Invesco subsidiary in our Operating Partnership. The ownership percentage is determined by dividing the number of OP Units held by the Unit Holders by the total number of dilutive shares of common stock. The issuance or repurchase of common stock ("Share" or "Shares") or OP Units changes the percentage ownership of both the Unit Holders and the common stockholders. Since an OP unit is generally redeemable for cash or Shares at our option, it is deemed to be a Share equivalent. Therefore, such transactions are treated as capital transactions and result in a reallocation between stockholders’ equity and non-controlling interest in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, non-controlling interest related to the outstanding 1,425,000 OP Units represented a 1.3% interest in the Operating Partnership. During the third quarter of 2017, we recorded a cumulative out-of-period adjustment to rebalance equity in our Operating Partnership. The effect of the entry was to increase additional paid-in capital by $3.6 million and decrease non-controlling interest by $3.6 million. The adjustment did not have any impact on our consolidated statement of operations.
Income allocated to the non-controlling interest is based on the Unit Holders' ownership percentage of the Operating Partnership. The following table presents the net income (loss) allocated and distributions paid to the Operating Partnership non-controlling interest for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016.
 Three Months Ended 
 September 30,
 Nine Months Ended 
 September 30,
$ in thousands2017 2016 2017 2016
Net income (loss) allocated800
 1,723
 2,656
 (235)
Distributions paid570
 570
 1,710
 1,710
As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, distributions payable to the non-controlling interest were approximately $584,000 and $570,000 respectively.

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Note 1614 – Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and contingencies may arise in the ordinary course of business. Our material off-balance sheet commitments as of September 30, 20172019 are discussed below.
As discussed in Note 65 - "Other Assets", we have invested in unconsolidated ventures that are sponsored by an affiliate of our Manager. The unconsolidated ventures are structured as partnerships, and we invest in the partnerships as a limited partner. The entities are structured such that capital commitments are to be drawn down over the life of the partnership as investment opportunities are identified. As of September 30, 20172019 and December 31, 2016,2018, our undrawn capital and purchase commitments were $12.9$6.4 million and $15.5$10.0 million, respectively.
As discussed in Note 5 - "Commercial Loans Held-for-Investment""Other Assets", we purchase and originate commercial loans.have funded our portion of a commitment in a loan participation. The remainder of our commitment will be funded over the remaining term of the loan based upon the financing needs of the borrower. As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016,2019, we have an unfunded commitments on commercial loans held-for-investmentcommitment of $5.8 million and $9.7 million, respectively.$29.9 million.
We have entered into agreements with financial institutions to guarantee certain obligations of our subsidiaries. We would be required to perform under these guarantees in the event of certain defaults. We have not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts and expect the risk of loss to be remote.
Note 1715 – Subsequent Events
Dividends
We have reviewed subsequentdeclared the following dividends on our Series B and Series C Preferred Stock on November 5, 2019 to our stockholders of record as of December 5, 2019: a Series B Preferred Stock dividend of $0.4844 per share payable on December 27, 2019 and a Series C Preferred Stock dividend of $0.46875 per share payable on December 27, 2019.



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Amendment to Management Agreement
On November 6, 2019, we entered into a Third Amendment to the management agreement, dated July 1, 2009 and amended on May 24, 2011 and July 1, 2015, between the Company, the Operating Partnership, IAS Asset I LLC and our Manager (the “Amendment”). Under the Amendment, effective October 1, 2019, our management fee will be equal to 1.50% of our stockholders’ equity per annum. For purposes of calculating the management fee, stockholders’ equity will be calculated as average month end stockholders’ equity for the prior calendar quarter as determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Stockholders’ equity may exclude one-time events occurringdue to changes in U.S. GAAP and certain non-cash items upon approval by a majority of our independent directors. The Amendment also clarified language in the management agreement regarding the pass through of certain costs incurred by our Manager in providing services to the date that these condensed consolidated financial statements were issued, and determined that no subsequent events occurred that would require accrual or additional disclosure.Company. The full text of the Amendment is attached as Exhibit 10.1 to this report on Form 10-Q.







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ITEM 2.MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.
In this quarterly report on Form 10-Q, or this “Report,” we refer to Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries as “we,” “us,” “our Company,” or “our,” unless we specifically state otherwise or the context indicates otherwise. We refer to our external manager, Invesco Advisers, Inc., as our “Manager,” and we refer to the indirect parent company of our Manager, Invesco Ltd. together with its consolidated subsidiaries (which does not include us), as “Invesco.”
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our condensed consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes to our condensed consolidated financial statements, which are included in Item 1 of this Report, as well as the information contained in our most recent Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).


Forward-Looking Statements
We make forward-looking statements in this Report and other filings we make with the SEC within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and such statements are intended to be covered by the safe harbor provided by the same. Forward-looking statements are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and are generally beyond our control. These forward-looking statements include information about possible or assumed future results of our business, investment strategies, financial condition, liquidity, results of operations, plans and objectives. When we use the words “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “plan,” “continue,” “intend,” “should,” “may”"project," "forecast" or similar expressions and future or conditional verbs such as “will,” “may,” “could,” “should,” and “would,” and any other statement that necessarily depends on future events, we intend to identify forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ from those expressed in our forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:
our business and investment strategy;
our investment portfolio;
our projected operating results;
general volatility of financial markets and effects of governmental responses, including actions and initiatives of the U.S. governmental agencies and changes to U.S. government policies, including the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Dodd-Frank Act”), mortgage loan modification programs, actions and initiatives of foreign governmental agencies and central banks, monetary policy actions of the Federal Reserve, including actions relating to its agency mortgage-backed securities portfolio and the continuation of re-investment of principal payments, and our ability to respond to and comply with such actions, initiatives and changes;
the availability of financing sources, including our ability to obtain additional financing arrangements and the terms of such arrangements;
financing and advance rates for our target assets;
changes to our expected leverage;
our expected investments;
our expected book value per share of common stock;share;
interest rate mismatches between our target assets and our borrowings used to fund such investments;
the adequacy of our cash flow from operations and borrowings to meet our short-term liquidity needs;
our ability to maintain sufficient liquidity to meet any margin calls;
changes in the credit rating of the U.S. government;
changes in interest rates and interest rate spreads and the market value of our target assets;
changes in prepayment rates on our target assets;
the impact of any deficiencies in foreclosure practices of third parties and related uncertainty in the timing of collateral disposition;
our reliance on third parties in connection with services related to our target assets;
effects of hedging instruments on our target assets;

rates of default or decreased recovery rates on our target assets;

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rates of default or decreased recovery rates on our target assets;
modifications to whole loans or loans underlying securities;
the degree to which our hedging strategies may or may not protect us from interest rate volatility;
the degree to which derivative contracts expose us to contingent liabilities;
counterparty defaults;
compliance with financial covenants in our financing arrangements;
changes in governmental regulations, zoning, insurance, eminent domain and tax law and rates, and similar matters and our ability to respond to such changes;
our ability to maintain our qualification as a real estate investment trust for U.S. federal income tax purposes;
our ability to maintain our exception from the definition of “investment company” under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”);
availability of investment opportunities in mortgage-related, real estate-related and other securities;
availability of U.S. Government Agency guarantees with regard to payments of principal and interest on securities;
the market price and trading volume of our capital stock;
availability of qualified personnel of our Manager;
the relationship with our Manager;
estimates relating to taxable income and our ability to continue to make distributions to our stockholders in the future;
estimates relating to fair value of our target assets and loan loss reserves;
our understanding of our competition;
changes to generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”);
the adequacy of our disclosure controls and procedures and internal controls over financial reporting; and
market trends in our industry, interest rates, real estate values, the debt securities markets or the general economy.
The forward-looking statements are based on our beliefs, assumptions and expectations of our future performance, taking into account all information currently available to us. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. These beliefs, assumptions and expectations can change as a result of many possible events or factors, not all of which are known to us. Some of these factors are described under the headings “Risk Factors,” “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and “Business.” If a change occurs, our business, financial condition, liquidity and results of operations may vary materially from those expressed in our forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made. New risks and uncertainties arise over time, and it is not possible for us to predict those events or how they may affect us. Except as required by law, we are not obligated to, and do not intend to, update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our condensed consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes to our condensed consolidated financial statements, which are included in this Report.
Overview
We are a Maryland corporation primarily focused on investing in, financing and managing residential and commercial mortgage-backed securities ("MBS") and mortgage loans. We are externally managed and advised by Invesco Advisers, Inc., our Manager, a registered investment adviser and an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Invesco Ltd., a leading independent global investment management firm. Our objective is to provide attractive risk-adjusted returns to our investors, primarily through dividends and secondarily through capital appreciation. To achieve this objective, we primarily invest in the following:
Residential mortgage-backed securities (“RMBS”("RMBS") that are guaranteed by a U.S. government agency such as the Government National Mortgage Association ("Ginnie Mae") or a federally chartered corporation such as the Federal National Mortgage Association ("Fannie Mae") or the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation ("Freddie Mac") (collectively "Agency RMBS");
Commercial mortgage-backed securities ("CMBS") that are guaranteed by a U.S. government agency such as Ginnie Mae or a federally chartered corporation such as Freddie Mac or Fannie Mae (collectively "Agency CMBS");


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RMBS that are not guaranteed by a U.S. government agency or a federally chartered corporation ("non-Agency RMBS");
CMBS that are not guaranteed by a U.S. government agency or a federally chartered corporation ("non-Agency CMBS"); 
Credit risk transfer securities that are unsecured obligations issued by government-sponsored enterprises ("GSE CRT");

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Commercial mortgage-backed securities (“CMBS”); 
Residential and commercial mortgage loans; and
Other real estate-related financing arrangements.
We elected to be taxed as a real estate investment trust (“REIT”("REIT") for U.S. federal income tax purposes under the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (“Code”), commencing with our taxable year ended December 31, 2009.1986. To maintain our REIT qualification, we are generally required to distribute at least 90% of our REIT taxable income to our stockholders annually. We operate our business in a manner that permits our exclusion from the definition of “Investment Company”"Investment Company" under the 1940 Act. We are externally managed and advised by Invesco Advisers, Inc., our Manager, which is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Invesco Ltd.
Capital Activities
In August 2017,On February 7, 2019, we completed a public offering of 11,500,00016,100,000 shares of 7.50% Fixed-to-Floating Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock ("Series C Preferred Stock")common stock at the price of $25.00$15.73 per share. Total net proceeds were $287.5approximately $249.5 million before issuance costsafter deducting offering expenses.
On August 16, 2019, we completed a public offering of $9.4 million.14,000,000 shares of common stock at the price of $15.86 per share. Total net proceeds were approximately $219.3 million after deducting offering expenses.
We may sell up to 17,000,000 shares of our common stock from time to time in at-the-market or privately negotiated transactions under our equity distribution agreement. These shares are registered with the SEC under our automatic shelf registration statement (as amended and/or supplemented). During the nine months ended September 30, 2019, we issued 1,093,136 shares of common stock under our equity distribution agreement for proceeds of $17.2 million, net of approximately $363,000 in commissions and fees.
On September 14, 2017,16, 2019, we declared the following dividends:
a dividend of $0.41$0.45 per share of common stock to be paid on October 26, 201728, 2019 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on September 27, 2017;2019; and
a dividend of $0.4844 per share of Series A Preferred Stock to be paid on October 25, 20172019 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on October 1, 2017;2019.
On August 1, 2019, we declared the following dividends:
a dividend of $0.4844 per share of Series B Preferred Stock to be paid on DecemberSeptember 27, 20172019 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on DecemberSeptember 5, 2017;2019; and
a dividend of $0.6823$0.46875 per share of Series C Preferred Stock to be paid on DecemberSeptember 27, 20172019 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on DecemberSeptember 5, 2017.
The first dividend on the Series C Preferred Stock covers the period from the date of issuance, August 16, 2017, to but not including the dividend payment date, December 27, 2017, of $0.6823 per share. Future dividends will be paid quarterly in arrears on the 27th day of March, June, September and December at the rate of $0.4688 per share or $1.875 per annum per share through but not including September 27, 2027.2019.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2017,2019, we did not repurchase any shares of our common stock.
Factors Impacting Our Operating Results
Our operating results can be affected by a number of factors and primarily depend on the level of our net interest income and the market value of our assets. Our net interest income, which includes the amortization of purchase premiums and accretion of purchase discounts, varies primarily as a result of changes in market interest rates and prepayment speeds, as measured by the constant prepayment rate (“CPR”) on our target assets. Interest rates and prepayment speeds vary according to the type of investment, conditions in the financial markets, competition and other factors, none of which can be predicted with any certainty. The market value of our assets can be impacted by credit spread premiums (yield advantage over U.S. Treasury notes) and the supply of, and demand for, target assets in which we invest.
Market Conditions
Macroeconomic factors that affect our business include creditinterest rates, interest rate spread premiums, market interest rates, governmental policy initiatives, residential and commercial real estate prices, credit availability, consumer personal income and spending, corporate earnings, employment conditions, financial conditions and inflation.
Financial markets continued to benefit from decreasing levels of volatilityconditions were slightly tighter during the third quarter of 2019 as volatility measures increased, and the performance of equity markets rallied and credit was generally tighter. Investor sentiment remained strong, evenspreads were mixed. Volatility increased across the fixed income and equity markets as uncertainty around trade policy and future Federal Reserve policy actions continued. After a strong start to the President's political agenda and potential geopolitical events continue unabated. U.S.year, equity markets were higher acrossperformance moderated during the board,quarter, with the total returns on the S&P 500 (+4.5%), the Dow Jones Industrial Average (+5.6%)Index returning 1% and the NASDAQ (+6.1%) all positive since the beginning of the quarter. Equity volatility was sharply lower, with the Chicago Board options Exchange SPX Volatility Index down 14.9%losing 0.1% during the third quarter. This brought the year-to-date total return of these indices to 18.7% and 20.6%, respectively. Commodity prices reboundeddeclined during the third quarter, as the CRB Commodity Price Index was up 4.8%decreased by 3.9% and WTI Crude Oil wasdecreased by 7.1%.
The U.S. economy appeared to be growing at a moderate pace, and the labor market remained positive. Monthly gains in non-farm payrolls averaged 157,000 for the third quarter, up 10.5%slightly from the 152,000 average of the second quarter. The unemployment rate hit a multi-year low at 3.5%. WhileThe consensus forecast for GDP growth in 2019 is 2.3%, with the consensus estimates for 2020 and 2021 at 1.7% and 1.8%, respectively.
Inflation remained subdued during the third quarter, with the U.S. Personal Consumption Expenditure Core Price Index remaining below the Federal Reserve’s inflation target of 2%. Implied breakeven rates on Treasury Inflation Protected securities, which reflect the market's expectation of future inflation rates, remained low, with the implied two and five-year inflation rates ending the second quarter at 1.30% and 1.35%, respectively. The Federal Open Market Committee did not raise("FOMC") lowered the benchmark Federal Funds rate by 25 basis points at its September 18 meeting and have signaled that further interest rate cuts may be warranted. As of quarter end, the pricing of federal funds targetfutures contracts implied that the FOMC will cut the Federal Funds rate approximately three more times over the course of 2019 and 2020. This caused Treasury rates to fall across the maturity spectrum, with the two-year Treasury rate falling 13 basis points during the third quarter to 1.62% and the 10 year Treasury rate falling 34 basis points to 1.66% as of September 30, 2019. The market for repurchase agreements underwent a period of volatility during the quarter they did announcedue to a number of technical factors, prompting the Federal Reserve to intervene and restore order. The Federal Reserve has subsequently addressed this issue through open market operations and communicating a plan to increase reserve levels by purchasing Treasury Bills.
The performance of structured securities was mixed during the third quarter of 2019. Lower coupon Agency RMBS mortgages underperformed similar duration Treasuries during the quarter, while higher coupon Agency RMBS mortgages outperformed similar duration Treasuries. Agency RMBS pools backed by collateral that theyoffered protection against prepayment risk performed well, as prepayment activity is expected to remain elevated in the coming quarters.
During the third quarter, spreads (defined as the yield in excess of risk-free rates) on non-Agency CMBS and GSE CRT securities were mixed, while spreads on Agency CMBS were slightly wider. Fundamentals in both commercial and residential housing remain on solid footing, lending support to asset prices.
We expect the U.S. will begin reducingcontinue to experience moderate, albeit slowing, economic growth, and that core inflation will remain close to the Federal Reserve’s policy objective of 2%. Investors remained focused on the actions of central banks, their holdingsimpact on the global economy, the potential impact of U.S. Treasuriestrade tensions and Agency mortgage-backed securities by reducingonging Brexit negotiations.
In addition, the amountregulatory landscape for our repurchase agreement counterparties continues to evolve, which may affect their funding methods and lending practices. While we are not directly subject to compliance with the rules governing financial institutions, the effect of maturitiesthese regulations and paydownsothers could impact our ability to finance our assets in the future.
Proposed Changes to LIBOR
On July 27, 2017, the Chief Executive of the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority (the "FCA" ), which regulates LIBOR, announced that the FCA will no longer persuade or compel banks to submit rates for the calculation of the LIBOR benchmark after 2021. This announcement indicates that the continuation of LIBOR on the current basis cannot and will not be guaranteed after 2021, and it appears likely that LIBOR will be reinvested.phased out or the methodology for determining LIBOR will be modified by 2021. The detailsAlternative Reference Rates Committee ("ARRC") has proposed that the Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR") is the rate that represents best practice as the alternative to USD-LIBOR for use in derivatives and other financial contracts that are currently indexed to USD-LIBOR. ARRC has proposed a paced market transition plan to SOFR from USD-LIBOR, and organizations are currently working on industry wide and company specific transition plans as it relates to derivatives and cash markets exposed to USD-LIBOR.
We have material contracts that are indexed to USD-LIBOR and are monitoring this activity and evaluating the related risks. However, it is not possible to predict the effect of any of these developments, and any future initiatives to regulate, reform or change the balance sheet reduction were broadly anticipated bymanner of administration of LIBOR could result in adverse consequences to the rate of interest payable and receivable on, market value of and did not cause any material impact. As we head intomarket liquidity for LIBOR-based financial instruments.
Our Manager is finalizing its global assessment of exposure in relation to our LIBOR-based instruments and benchmarks and is prioritizing the fourth quartermitigation of 2017, investor concerns are largely unchanged. These concerns include increased geopolitical tensions inrisks associated with the forecasted changes to financial instruments and performance benchmarks referencing existing LIBOR rates.


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Middle EastCentrally cleared swaps are among our LIBOR-based material contracts that may be impacted. The Chicago Mercantile Exchange ("CME") announced a high-level proposal for transitioning price alignment interest (used to determine interest paid on cash collateral) and the discount rate for USD centrally cleared swaps from the daily effective federal funds rate (EFFR) to SOFR. Their goal in publishing the proposal is to facilitate discussion on how this transition will be implemented. They propose that after the Korean peninsula,close of business on October 16, 2020, the ongoing Brexit negotiations,CME would conduct a standard end-of-day valuation cycle using EFFR discounting to determine variation margin and price alignment interest. Upon completion of this initial cycle, CME would then conduct a special cycle in which positions will be valued using SOFR as wellthe discount rate. In an effort to neutralize the value transfer attributed to the change in the discounting rate, CME proposes making a cash adjustment that is equal to the change in each cleared swap's net present value. To mitigate hedging costs associated with this transition and sensitivity to closing curve markets on October 16, 2020, CME would book a series of EFFR/SOFR basis swaps to participants’ accounts. They propose that this will restore participants back to their original risk profiles and be booked at the October 16, 2020 closing curve levels. 
LCH Limited ("LCH") also proposed plans to switch from using EFFR to SOFR as concerns aboutboth the abilitydiscount rate used to value USD centrally cleared swaps and the rate used to determine price alignment interest. Similar to CME, LCH proposes compensation for valuation and risk adjustment will be provided in the form of cash and compensating basis swaps.
In October, the IRS and Treasury proposed regulations that are expected to provide taxpayers relief from adverse impacts resulting from the transition away from LIBOR to an alternative reference rate. The proposed regulations make clear that a change in the reference rate (and associated alterations to payment terms) of a financial instrument is generally not considered a taxable event, provided the fair value of the U.S. administrationmodified instrument is substantially equivalent to enact meaningful health care, tax and/or regulatory reform.
The consensus of economists’ forecast for growth in U.S. domestic economic activity stands at 2.2% for 2017, and the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta’s GDPNow forecast for 2017 GDP growth is 2.3%. The consensus for the 2017 core personal consumption expenditures deflator is 1.5%, up slightly from 1.4% during the quarter, still well below the 2% target communicated by the U.S. Federal Reserve. Monthly increases in payroll employment averaged 91,000 jobs per month for the third quarter of 2017, down significantly from the average of 187,000 over the coursefair value of the second quarter, although the third quarter numbers were materially impacted by the effects of the multiple hurricanes that hit the U.S. during the quarter. Sentiment indicators, including the University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index and the Institute for Supply Management Manufacturing PMI both remained at or near multi-year highs. This continues to be in sharp contrast to most of the economic indicators (retail sales, employment, wage growth) that have been generally softer. This divergence in sentiment versus actual data is one of the largest uncertainties facing investors for the balance of 2017.unmodified instrument.
U.S. interest rates were slightly higher over the quarter, with shorter maturity Treasury rates increasing more than longer maturity Treasury rates. During the third quarter, the yield on the 2 year Treasury note was 9 basis points higher, ending at 1.48%, while the yield on the 10 year Treasury note increased by 3 basis points, ending the quarter at 2.33%. Three month LIBOR increased 3 basis points to 1.33%, and swap spreads were mixed during the quarter, with the 2 year spread ending the quarter 2 basis points wider, while the 5 year swap spread was flat and the 10 year swap spread ended the quarter 2 basis points tighter. Despite the Federal Reserve’s announcement that they will begin tapering their investments in Agency RMBS in October, mortgages performed well during the quarter, with 15 and 30 year fixed rate Agency RMBS, as well as Hybrid ARMs delivering positive excess return versus Treasury notes. Prepayment speeds picked up modestly during the quarter, but we expect speeds to moderate as housing activity tends to decrease as we move into the fall and winter months. Credit spreads were mixed across the securitized space, with CMBS bonds rated single-A issued in 2012 and 2013 3 basis points tighter and 6 basis points tighter, respectively. Spreads on non-investment grade rated Credit Risk Transfer bonds issued in 2014 and 2015 were approximately 25 basis points wider during the quarter, as investors assessed the impacts of hurricanes Harvey and Irma.
In addition, the regulatory landscape for our repurchase agreement counterparties continues to evolve following the adoption of new capital rules that generally affect the manner in which banks lend. Regulators are also focused on liquidity requirements that will likely impact how banks fund themselves. While we are not directly subject to compliance with the implementation of rules regarding financial institutions, the effect of these regulations and others could affect the terms on which we finance our assets in the future.
Investment Activities
The table below shows the allocation of our equity as of September 30, 2017,2019, December 31, 20162018 and September 30, 2016:2018:
As ofAs of
$ in thousandsSeptember 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 September 30, 2016September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018 September 30, 2018
Agency RMBS41% 41% 44%44% 46% 50%
Agency CMBS14% 3% 1%
Commercial Credit (1)
38% 32% 31%29% 33% 31%
Residential Credit (2)
21% 27% 25%13% 18% 18%
Total100% 100% 100%100% 100% 100%
(1)Commercial credit includes non-Agency CMBS, commercial loans and investments in unconsolidated ventures (which are included in Other Assets), are considered commercial credit.ventures.
(2)Non-AgencyResidential credit includes non-Agency RMBS, GSE CRTs and GSE CRT are considered residential credit.a loan participation interest.




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The table below shows the breakdown of our investment portfolio as of September 30, 2017,2019, December 31, 20162018 and September 30, 2016:2018:
As ofAs of
$ in thousandsSeptember 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 September 30, 2016September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018 September 30, 2018
Agency RMBS:          
30 year fixed-rate, at fair value7,386,544
 2,981,717
 3,635,565
12,044,907
 9,772,769
 10,499,050
15 year fixed-rate, at fair value3,134,880
 3,557,928
 3,637,952
309,270
 424,254
 602,159
Hybrid ARM, at fair value1,819,513
 2,474,301
 2,684,108
62,649
 659,948
 1,155,101
ARM, at fair value254,766
 307,873
 331,953
Agency CMO, at fair value274,139
 344,041
 364,036
447,392
 267,691
 224,150
Agency CMBS, at fair value4,936,183
 1,002,510
 584,688
Non-Agency CMBS, at fair value3,851,552
 3,286,459
 3,270,768
Non-Agency RMBS, at fair value1,420,333
 1,995,551
 2,109,115
1,018,511
 1,163,682
 1,158,712
GSE CRT, at fair value860,580
 768,200
 643,058
929,035
 819,329
 842,197
CMBS, at fair value3,108,797
 2,551,720
 2,668,290
Loan participation interest, at fair value45,115
 54,981
 45,058
Commercial loans, at amortized cost280,989
 273,355
 273,291
24,188
 31,582
 31,707
Investments in unconsolidated ventures22,684
 33,301
 32,763
23,305
 24,012
 24,217
Total Investment portfolio18,563,225
 15,287,987
 16,380,131
Total investment portfolio23,692,107
 17,507,217
 18,437,807
During the nine months ended September 30, 2017,2019, we purchased $4.9$4.7 billion of 30 year fixed-ratenewly issued fixed rate Agency RMBS, and $665.1$3.7 billion of Agency CMBS, $432.8 million of CMBS.non-Agency CMBS, $99.1 million of non-Agency RMBS and $209.8 million of GSE CRT. We funded these purchases by leveraging the proceeds of our purchases through a modest increase in leverage, reinvestment ofFebruary 2019 and August 2019 common stock issuances and with cash flowsproceeds from principal repaymentspaydowns and sales of securities, and proceeds from Series C Preferred Stock. We increasedsecurities. During the nine months ended September 30, 2019, we sold most of our Hybrid ARM securities.
As of September 30, 2019 our holdings of 30 year fixed-rate Agency RMBS represented approximately 51% of our total investment portfolio versus 56% as of December 31, 2018 and 57% as of September 30, 2018. We have purchased newly issued 30 year fixed-rate Agency RMBS over the past 12 months as the return on equity profile for these securities remained attractive. is attractive as valuations have been impacted by higher interest rate volatility, reduced Federal Reserve demand and expectations for increased supply, in addition to lower funding costs given changes in the outlook for short-term interest rates. We have focused our purchases on 30 year specified pools priced at modest pay-ups to generic Agency RMBS because those securities have characteristics that reduce prepayment risk.
As of September 30, 20172019 our holdings of 30 year fixed-rate Agency RMBS representCMBS represented approximately 40%21% of our total investment portfolio versus 20% of our total investment portfolio6% as of December 31, 20162018 and 22%3% as of September 30, 2016.2018. Our Agency CMBS holdings as of September 30, 2019 include approximately $1.3 billion of to-be-announced ("TBA") securities that will primarily settle in the fourth quarter of 2019. We began investing in Agency CMBS issued by Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae late in the second quarter of 2018 and began investing in Agency CMBS issued by Ginnie Mae in the third quarter of 2019. We have also increased our allocation toholdings of Agency CMBS by $665.1 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 based on our view thatin 2019 because these assets should continue tosecurities benefit from property price appreciation, limited supplyprepayment protection characteristics and relatively lower market volatility. Available returns in non-Agency RMBS have declined relativean attractive return on equity profile. Agency CMBS benefit from a guarantee of principal and interest payments from governmental agencies and federally chartered corporations. Further, the hedging costs related to Agency RMBS and CMBSthese holdings are economical as a result of credit spread tightening, limiting our reinvestment in the sector.
We continuethey are less sensitive to hold 15 year fixed-rate Agency RMBS that have relatively low interest rate risk which reduces our book value volatility. Additionally, we hold Hybrid ARM Agency RMBSgiven limited extension beyond initial expected maturity dates and ARM Agency RMBS that we believe have lower durations and better cash flow certainty relative to current coupon 30 year fixed-rate Agency RMBS. Further, we own Agency collateralized mortgage obligations ("CMOs"), some of which are interest-only securities.underlying loan prepayment protection.
Our portfolio of investments that have credit exposure include non-Agency CMBS, non-Agency RMBS, GSE CRTs, CMBS anda commercial real estate loans.loan, and a loan participation interest. Rather than relying on the rating agencies, we utilize proprietary models as well as third party applications to quantify and monitor the credit risk associated with our portfolio holdings. Our analysis generally begins at the underlying asset level, where we gather detailed information on loan, borrower, and property characteristics that inform our expectations for future performance. In addition to base case cash flow projections, we perform a range of scenario stresses to gauge the sensitivity of returns to potential deviations in underlying asset behavior. We perform this detailed credit analysis at the time of initial purchase and regularly throughout the holding period of each investment.
With respectAs of September 30, 2019 our holdings of non-Agency CMBS represented approximately 16% of our total investment portfolio versus 19% as of December 31, 2018 and 18% as of September 30, 2018. Our non-Agency CMBS portfolio is collateralized by loans secured by various property types located across the United States. Property types include but are not limited to office, retail, multi-family, industrial warehouse and hotel. The largest property geographic locations include New

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York, California, Texas, Florida and Illinois. The majority of our non-Agency CMBS portfolio is comprised of fixed rate credits that are rated investment grade or higher by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization. Over 80% of our non-Agency CMBS portfolio is collateralized by loans originated after 2009 and before 2017. These seasoned investments generally benefit from property price appreciation, growing credit enhancement and, in some instances, rating agency upgrades. The remainder of our assets were originated during and after 2017. We continue to identify attractive opportunities in this sector given our expectation for commercial real estate property rent growth, further property price appreciation and strong loan performance. 
As of September 30, 2019 our holdings of non-Agency RMBS represented approximately 4% of our total investment portfolio weversus 7% as of December 31, 2018 and 6% as of September 30, 2018. We primarily invest in non-Agency RMBS securities collateralized by prime and Alt-A loans. In addition, we have invested in re-securitizations of real estate mortgage investment conduit ("Re-REMIC") RMBS and securitizations of reperforming mortgage loans that we believeexpect to provide attractive risk adjusted returns. We also invest in GSE CRTs which have the added benefit of paying a floating rate coupon reducingand reduce our need to hedge interest rate risk. The majority of our GSE CRT holdings are concentrated in 2013 and 2014 vintages, where reference loans have significant embedded home price appreciation. We modestly increased our allocationFrom a fundamental perspective, we continue to view GSE CRT as an attractive asset class based on the strength of the U.S. housing market and the strong performance of reference mortgage loans to date.
During the third quarter of 2018, we acquired a participation interest in a secured loan collateralized by mortgage servicing rights associated with Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and Ginnie Mae loans. The secured loan has a two year term subject to a one year extension at the borrower's option. We funded $45.1 million of the loan as of September 30, 2019 and have committed to fund up to an additional $29.9 million.
As of September 30, 2019, we have invested in one commercial real estate mezzanine loan that matures in 2021 and has a loan-to-value ratio of approximately 73.4%. The commercial real estate loan had an average earning asset yield of 10.89% during the three months ended September 30, 2019 and continued to benefit from favorable fundamentals. One commercial loan was repaid during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 based on the sector's limited duration profile, positive underlying fundamentals and attractive relative value.2019.
Our CMBS portfolio generally consists of assets originated during and after 2010. These assets continue to benefit from rating agency upgrades, property price appreciation and limited supply. Third quarter CMBS issuance volume finished higher than the priorWe have also invested in two quarters of 2017 as the market appears to have adjusted to Dodd-Frank imposed risk retention rules. As of September 30, 2017, private-label and agency CMBS issuances both exceeded $60 billion.

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As of September 30, 2017, our commercial real estate loan portfolio includes ten mezzanine loansjoint ventures that we either purchased or originated. Our commercial real estate loan portfolio represents approximately 2% of our total investment portfolio and has a weighted average maturity of 1.2 years. Our largely floating rate commercial real estate loan portfolio continues to benefit from favorable fundamentals and increasing LIBOR. For further details on our commercial loan portfolio, see Note 5 - "Commercial Loans Held-for-Investment" of our condensed consolidated financial statements. We evaluate the collectibility of our commercial loans held-for investment using the factors described in Note 2 - "Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" of our consolidated financial statements includedinvest in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016. We determined that no provision for loan losses for our commercial loans was required as of September 30, 2017.target assets.
Portfolio Characteristics
The table below illustrates the vintage distribution of our non-Agency RMBS, GSE CRT and non-Agency CMBS portfolio as of September 30, 20172019 as a percentage of the fair value:
 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Total
Prime0.6% 1.8% 5.2% 4.6% 9.6% 2.6% % % % % 11.1% 9.7% 2.0% 0.3% % 47.5%
Alt-A% 0.9% 9.4% 8.5% 10.3% % % % % % % % % % % 29.1%
Re-REMIC(1)
% % % % 0.6% % 0.6% 5.0% 4.6% 2.3% 1.1% % % % % 14.2%
Subprime/reperforming% % % % 0.3% % % % % % 3.6% 2.6% 2.7% % % 9.2%
Total Non-Agency0.6% 2.7% 14.6% 13.1% 20.8% 2.6% 0.6% 5.0% 4.6% 2.3% 15.8% 12.3% 4.7% 0.3% % 100.0%
GSE CRT% % % % % % % % % % 31.2% 36.1% 7.8% 21.5% 3.4% 100.0%
CMBS% % % % % % % 3.9% 20.0% 12.7% 15.7% 34.5% 4.2% 2.0% 7.0% 100.0%
 2003-2007 2008-2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Total
Prime17.6% 0.7% % % 13.8% 6.9% % 0.4% % 16.3% 7.8% 63.5%
Alt-A27.9% % % % % % % % % % % 27.9%
Re-REMIC (1)
0.6% 4.3% 1.7% 1.3% 0.6% % % % % % % 8.5%
Subprime/RPL0.1% % % % % % % % % % % 0.1%
Total Non-Agency RMBS46.2% 5.0% 1.7% 1.3% 14.4% 6.9% % 0.4% % 16.3% 7.8% 100.0%
GSE CRT% % % % 24.0% 29.3% 4.7% 18.6% 3.2% 5.8% 14.4% 100.0%
Non-Agency CMBS% 2.2% 14.7% 9.9% 12.0% 29.2% 7.2% 5.6% 8.7% 5.6% 4.9% 100.0%
(1)
For Re-REMICs, the table reflectsReflects the year in which the resecuritizationsre-securitizations were issued. The vintage distribution of the securities that collateralize our Re-REMIC investments is 9.2%4.6% for 2005, 10.4%0.9% for 2006, and 80.4%94.5% for 2007.


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The following table summarizes the credit enhancement provided to our non-Agency RMBS Re-REMIC holdings as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018.
  
Percentage of Re-REMIC 
Holdings at Fair Value
Re-REMIC Subordination(1)
September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
0% - 10%56.3% 49.8%
10% - 20%3.1% 3.4%
20% - 30%18.9% 16.9%
30% - 40%10.7% 14.9%
40% - 50%0.6% 1.8%
50% - 60%10.4% 12.5%
60% - 70%% 0.7%
Total100.0% 100.0%
(1)Subordination refers to the credit enhancement provided to the Re-REMIC tranche held by us by any junior Re-REMIC tranche or tranches in a resecuritization. This figure reflects the percentage of the balance of the underlying securities represented by any junior tranche or tranches at the time of resecuritization. Generally, principal losses on the underlying securities in excess of the subordination amount would result in principal losses on the Re-REMIC tranche held by us. As of September 30, 2019, 74.8% of our Re-REMIC holdings are not senior tranches.

The tables below represent the geographic concentration of the underlying collateral for our non-Agency RMBS, GSE CRT and non-Agency CMBS portfolio as of September 30, 20172019:
Non-Agency RMBS
State
 Percentage 
GSE CRT
State
 Percentage 
CMBS
State
 Percentage Percentage 
GSE CRT
State
 Percentage 
Non-Agency CMBS
State
 Percentage
California 42.8% California 19.0% California 14.5% 44.9% California 18.2% New York 15.1%
New York 8.5% Texas 6.1% New York 14.3% 8.3% Texas 6.4% California 14.9%
Florida 6.5% New York 4.4% Texas 9.8% 6.2% Florida 4.8% Texas 8.7%
New Jersey 3.8% Florida 4.3% Florida 6.2% 4.0% New York 4.5% Florida 6.2%
Virginia 3.5% Virginia 4.3% Pennsylvania 4.2% 3.1% Virginia 4.0% Illinois 4.5%
Washington 3.0% Illinois 3.8% Pennsylvania 3.6%
Maryland 3.3% Illinois 3.8% Illinois 4.2% 2.7% Washington 3.5% New Jersey 3.6%
Massachusetts 2.8% Massachusetts 3.4% New Jersey 3.4% 2.7% New Jersey 3.2% Ohio 3.1%
Colorado 2.7% Massachusetts 3.2% Michigan 3.0%
Illinois 2.7% Washington 3.4% Ohio 3.0% 2.5% Colorado 3.2% Virginia 3.0%
Washington 2.2% New Jersey 3.3% Michigan 2.9%
Arizona 2.0% Colorado 3.1% Virginia 2.8%
Other 21.9% Other 44.9% Other 34.7% 19.9% Other 45.2% Other 34.3%
Total 100.0% Total 100.0% Total 100.0% 100.0% Total 100.0% Total 100.0%
Financing and Other Liabilities
We enter into repurchase agreements to finance the majority of our target assets. These agreements are secured by our Agency RMBS, non-Agency RMBS, GSE CRTsmortgage-backed and CMBS. In addition, thesecredit risk transfer securities and an investment in a loan participation interest. Repurchase agreements are generally settled on a short-term basis, usually from one to twelve months, and bear interest at rates that have historically moved in close relationship to LIBOR. At each settlement date, we refinance each repurchase agreement at the market interest rate at that time. As of September 30, 20172019, we had entered into repurchase agreements totaling $14.1$18.1 billion (December 31, 2016: $11.22018: $13.6 billion).
Our wholly-owned captive insurance subsidiary, IAS Services, is a member of the FHLBI.Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis ("FHLBI"). As a member of the FHLBI, IAS Services has borrowed funds from the FHLBI in the form of secured loans. As of September 30, 2017,2019, IAS Services had $1.65 billion in outstanding secured loans. For the nine months ended September 30, 2017,2019, IAS Services had weighted average borrowings of $1.65 billion with a weighted average borrowing rate of 1.09%2.65% and a weighted average maturity of 6.64.6 years.


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The following table presents the amount of collateralized borrowings outstanding under repurchase agreements and secured loans as of the end of each quarter, the average amount outstanding during the quarter and the maximum balance outstanding during the quarter:
$ in thousandsCollateralized borrowings under repurchase agreements and secured loans
Quarter EndedQuarter-end balance Average quarterly balance Maximum balance of any quarter-end
March 31, 201612,837,159
 13,137,569
 13,501,433
June 30, 201613,418,647
 13,075,770
 13,418,647
September 30, 201613,710,502
 13,826,469
 13,984,960
December 31, 201612,810,669
 13,215,697
 13,626,829
March 31, 201713,939,899
 13,901,254
 14,086,600
June 30, 201713,768,948
 13,716,749
 13,768,948
September 30, 201715,738,838
 15,010,514
 15,738,838
$ in thousandsCollateralized borrowings under repurchase agreements and secured loans
Quarter EndedQuarter-end balance Average quarterly balance Maximum balance
September 30, 201816,028,518
 15,973,428
 16,078,388
December 31, 201815,252,484
 15,836,597
 16,144,062
March 31, 201918,474,387
 17,229,809
 18,474,387
June 30, 201918,725,065
 19,019,503
 19,365,413
September 30, 201919,722,032
 19,535,263
 19,898,863
In 2013,We have invested in and partially funded our wholly-owned subsidiary, IAS Operating Partnership LP, issued $400.0 millionportion of a commitment in aggregate principal amount of Exchangeable Senior Notes (the "Notes") due March 15, 2018.a loan participation. The following table summarizes retirementsremainder of our Notes duringcommitment under the three and nine months endedagreement will be funded over the remaining term of the loan based upon the financing needs of the borrower. As of September 30, 2017. We partially retired our Notes in anticipation2019, we had unfunded commitments of the upcoming scheduled maturity of our Notes in March 2018.
$ in thousandsThree Months ended 
 September 30, 2017
 Nine Months ended 
 September 30, 2017
Reacquisition price62,068
 247,454
Par value of Notes retired during the period(60,933) (242,178)
Write off of unamortized debt issuance cost associated with Notes retired during the period209
 1,305
Net loss on extinguishment of debt1,344
 6,581
$29.9 million.
We have also committed to invest up to $122.1$125.1 million in unconsolidated ventures that are sponsored by an affiliate of our Manager. As of September 30, 2017, $109.22019, $118.7 million of our commitment to these unconsolidated ventures has been called. We are committed to fund $12.9$6.4 million in additional capital to fund future investments and cover future expenses should they occur.
We record a liability for mortgage-backed and credit risk transfer securities purchased, for which settlement has not taken place, as an investment related payable. As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, we had investment related payables of $122.9 million, and $9.2 million, respectively. Our liability balance fluctuates based on our volume of unsettled trades.
We record a receivable for mortgage-backed and credit risk transfer securities sold for which settlement has not taken place as an investment related receivable. As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, we had investment related receivables of $20.9 million and $43.9 million, respectively. Our receivable balance fluctuates based on our volume of unsettled trades.
Hedging Instruments.
As of September 30, 2017,2019, we havehad entered into interest rate swap agreements designed to mitigate the effects of increases in interest rates underfor a portion of our borrowings. TheseUnder these swap agreements, provide forwe pay fixed interest rates and receive floating interest rates indexed off of one-monthone- or three-month LIBOR, and effectively fixfixing the floating interest rates on $9.1$14.4 billion (December 31, 2016: $6.52018: $12.4 billion) of borrowings. As of September 30, 2019, we received interest based on one-month LIBOR on $11.6 billion of our swaps and interest based on three-month LIBOR on $2.8 billion of our swaps.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2017,2019, we moderately increased our leverage to fund the purchase of MBS and GSE CRT securities and entered intoterminated existing swaps with a notional amount of $2.6$18.5 billion and entered into new swaps with a notional amount of $20.6 billion to hedge the interest rates on the associated repurchase agreement debt.debt associated with purchases of Agency RMBS and Agency CMBS securities. We have two typesactively manage our swap portfolio by terminating and entering into new swaps as the size and composition of our investment portfolio changes. As of September 30, 2019, our interest rate swap arrangements: bilateral interestportfolio had a weighted average fixed pay rate swapsof 1.68% (December 31, 2018: 2.46%) and centrally cleared interest rate swaps. We are requireda weighted average years to pledge collateral on our interest rate swaps. As a resultmaturity of rulebook changes governing central clearing activities effective January 3, 2017, the daily4.3 years (December 31, 2018: 3.7 years). Daily variation margin payment for centrally cleared interest rate swaps is characterized as settlement of the derivative itself rather than collateral. Ascollateral and is recorded as a resultrealized gain or loss in our condensed consolidated statement of this change, cash collateral pledgedoperations. We realized a net loss of $545.1 million on our centrally cleared interest rate swaps is settled against the fair value of these swaps. Due in part to this rule change, the fair value of our derivative liabilities decreased from $134.2 million as of December 31, 2016 to $40.6 million as of September 30, 2017 and our derivative assets increased from $3.2 million as of December 31, 2016 to $7.4 million as of September 30, 2017.

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As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, we have no outstanding interest rate swaptions. Duringduring the nine months ended September 30, 2016, interest rate swaptions expired unexercised with a notional amount of approximately $300.0 million, and we realized a loss of $1.5 million on these contracts. We have historically purchased interest rate swaptions to reduce the impact that interest rate volatility has on our portfolio. The change in the notional amount of swaptions held was2019 primarily due to our views on the potential for changefalling interest rates in volatility.2019.
As of September 30, 2017,2019, we held $69.4$494.3 million (December 31, 2016: $62.3 million)2018: $1.7 billion) in notional amount of currency forwardfutures contracts. During the nine months ended September 30, 2017,2019, we settled currency forwardfutures contracts of $200.4 million (September 30, 2016: $240.3 million) inwith a notional amount of $4.8 billion and realized a net loss of $4.4$169.3 million (September 30, 2016: $8.4 million net gain). Asdue to falling interest rates in 2019. Daily variation margin payment for futures is characterized as settlement of September 30, 2017, we have $49.7 million (December 31, 2016: $49.0 million)the derivative itself rather than collateral and is recorded as a realized gain or loss in our condensed consolidated statement of notional amount of forward contracts denominated in Pound Sterling and $19.7 million (December 31, 2016: $13.3 million) of notional amount of forward contracts denominated in Euro. operations.
We useenter into currency forward contracts to help mitigate the potential impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on our investments denominated in foreign currencies. During the nine months ended September 30, 2019, we settled currency forward contracts of $75.3 million (September 30, 2018: $233.6 million) in notional amount and realized a net gain of $1.1 million (September 30, 2018: $1.5 million net gain). As of September 30, 2019, we had $29.5 million (December 31, 2018: $23.1 million) of notional amount of forward contracts denominated in Euro related to our investment in an unconsolidated venture.

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Book Value per Common Share
We calculate book value per common share as follows:

As ofAs of
In thousands except per share amountsSeptember 30, 2017 December 31, 2016September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
Numerator (adjusted equity):      
Total equity2,655,394
 2,270,184
2,911,032
 2,286,697
Less: Liquidation preference of Series A Preferred Stock(140,000) (140,000)(140,000) (140,000)
Less: Liquidation preference of Series B Preferred Stock(155,000) (155,000)(155,000) (155,000)
Less: Liquidation preference of Series C Preferred Stock(287,500) 
(287,500) (287,500)
Total adjusted equity2,072,894
 1,975,184
2,328,532
 1,704,197
      
Denominator (number of shares - diluted):   
Denominator (number of shares):   
Common stock outstanding111,617
 111,595
142,802
 111,585
Non-controlling interest OP units1,425
 1,425
Number of shares - diluted113,042
 113,020
      
Book value per diluted common share18.34
 17.48
Book value per common share16.31
 15.27
Our book value per diluted common share rose 4.9%increased 6.8% as of September 30, 20172019 compared to December 31, 20162018 primarily due to broadinterest rate spread tightening resulting in higher valuations of our mortgage-backedboth Agency and credit risk transfer securities portfolio.assets. Refer to Item 3. "Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk" for interest rate risk and its impact on fair value.

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Critical Accounting Policies
Our condensed consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP, which requires the use of estimates and assumptions that involve the exercise of judgment and use of assumptions as to future uncertainties. Accounting estimates and assumptions discussed in this section are those that we consider to be the most critical to an understanding of our financial statements because they involve significant judgments and uncertainties. All of these estimates reflect our best judgment about current, and for some estimates, future economic and market conditions and their effects based on information available as of the date of these financial statements. If conditions change from those expected, it is possible that the judgments and estimates described below could change, which may result in a change in valuation of our investment portfolio, future impairments of our MBS and GSE CRTs, change in our interest income recognition, allowance for loan losses, and a change in our tax liability among other effects.
There have been no significant changes to our critical accounting policies that are disclosed in our most recent Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.2018.
Expected Impact of New Authoritative Guidance on FutureRecent Accounting Standards
See Part I, Item 1, Financial Information
In January 2016, the FASB issued guidance to improve certain aspects of classificationStatements Note 2 - "Accounting Pronouncements Recently Adopted" and measurement of financial instruments, including significant revisions in accounting related to the classification and measurement of investments in equity securities and presentation of certain fair value changes for financial liabilities when the fair value option is elected. The guidance also amends certain disclosure requirements associated with the fair value of financial instruments. We are required to adopt the new guidance in the first quarter of 2018. Early adoption is permitted. We have determined that this new accounting standard will not have an impact on our financial condition or results of operations but will simplify financial statement disclosures.
In June 2016, the FASB issued an amendment to the guidance on reporting credit losses for assets measured at amortized cost and available-for-sale securities. We are required to adopt the new guidance in the first quarter of 2020. Early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the potential impacts of the new guidance on our consolidated financial statements, as well as available transition methods.
In August 2016, the FASB issued new guidance that is intended to reduce diversity in practice in how certain transactions are classified in the statement of cash flows. Additionally, in November 2016, the FASB issued new guidance on classification and presentation of changes in restricted cash on the statement of cash flows. We are required to adopt the new accounting standards in the first quarter of 2018 using a retrospective transition method for each period presented. Early adoption is permitted. We expect that this new guidance will impact the presentation of certain cash payments and receipts among the operating, investing and financing sections of our consolidated statements of cash flows primarily related to distributions from investments in unconsolidated ventures and basis recovered on certain investment securities.
In August 2017, the FASB issued guidance to improve accounting for hedging activities. The purpose of this updated guidance is to better align a company’s financial reporting for hedging activities with the economic objectives of those activities. We are required to adopt the new guidance in the first quarter of 2019. We have determined that this new guidance is not expected to have an impact on our consolidated financial statements because we have elected not to apply hedge accounting to all new derivative contracts entered into after January 1, 2014.

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Results of Operations
The table below presents certain information from our condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20172019 and 2016.2018.
Three Months Ended 
 September 30,
 Nine Months Ended 
 September 30,
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
$ in thousands, except share data2017 2016 2017 20162019 2018 2019 2018
Interest Income              
Mortgage-backed and credit risk transfer securities134,138
 112,467
 374,038
 347,573
194,938
 160,416
 581,167
 456,967
Commercial loans6,251
 5,680
 18,036
 16,520
Commercial and other loans1,353
 1,672
 4,419
 9,945
Total interest income140,389
 118,147
 392,074
 364,093
196,291
 162,088
 585,586
 466,912
Interest Expense              
Repurchase agreements45,907
 24,892
 111,926
 97,952
112,851
 81,763
 332,704
 210,737
Secured loans5,544
 2,746
 13,492
 8,149
10,413
 9,490
 32,815
 24,888
Exchangeable senior notes2,724
 5,620
 11,236
 16,847

 
 
 1,621
Total interest expense54,175
 33,258
 136,654
 122,948
123,264
 91,253
 365,519
 237,246
Net interest income86,214
 84,889
 255,420
 241,145
73,027
 70,835
 220,067
 229,666
Other Income (loss)              
Gain (loss) on investments, net(11,873) (7,155) (2,551) 5,860
202,413
 (207,910) 772,977
 (404,657)
Equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated ventures408
 729
 (1,280) 1,992
403
 1,084
 1,797
 2,778
Gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net1,955
 35,378
 (46,096) (293,528)(177,244) 87,672
 (723,437) 288,208
Realized and unrealized credit derivative income (loss), net(2,930) 31,926
 38,428
 57,564
1
 4,975
 5,447
 8,875
Net loss on extinguishment of debt(1,344) 
 (6,581) 

 
 
 (26)
Other investment income (loss), net2,313
 (554) 6,175
 (3,617)1,005
 1,068
 3,041
 2,010
Total other income (loss)(11,471) 60,324
 (11,905) (231,729)26,578
 (113,111) 59,825
 (102,812)
Expenses              
Management fee – related party9,557
 6,719
 27,385
 25,292
8,740
 10,105
 27,644
 30,428
General and administrative1,697
 1,836
 5,389
 5,769
1,862
 1,673
 6,119
 4,954
Total expenses11,254
 8,555
 32,774
 31,061
10,602
 11,778
 33,763
 35,382
Net income (loss)63,489
 136,658
 210,741
 (21,645)89,003
 (54,054) 246,129
 91,472
Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest800
 1,723
 2,656
 (235)
 (681) 
 1,153
Net income (loss) attributable to Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc.62,689
 134,935
 208,085
 (21,410)89,003
 (53,373) 246,129
 90,319
Dividends to preferred stockholders13,562
 5,716
 24,994
 17,148
11,107
 11,107
 33,320
 33,320
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders49,127
 129,219
 183,091
 (38,558)77,896
 (64,480) 212,809
 56,999
Earnings (loss) per share:              
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders              
Basic0.44
 1.16
 1.64
 (0.34)0.57
 (0.58) 1.66
 0.51
Diluted0.43
 1.05
 1.59
 (0.34)0.57
 (0.58) 1.65
 0.51
Dividends declared per common share0.41
 0.40
 1.21
 1.20
Weighted average number of shares of common stock:              
Basic111,613,804
 111,586,633
 111,606,784
 112,101,369
135,799,499
 111,647,456
 128,573,412
 111,639,132
Diluted121,225,215
 129,893,354
 124,278,215
 113,526,369
135,812,019
 113,072,456
 128,585,623
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Interest Income and Average Earning Asset Yields
The table below presents information related to our average earning assets and earning asset yields for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20172019 and 2016.2018.
Three Months Ended 
 September 30,
 Nine Months Ended 
 September 30,
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
$ in thousands2017 2016 2017 20162019 2018 2019 2018
Average Balances(1):
              
Agency RMBS:              
15 year fixed-rate, at amortized cost3,223,684
 3,409,739
 3,370,401
 2,409,219
312,603
 1,613,967
 342,003
 2,376,050
30 year fixed-rate, at amortized cost6,486,613
 3,613,116
 5,274,103
 3,784,762
11,837,640
 9,362,170
 12,062,635
 8,338,593
ARM, at amortized cost258,304
 332,801
 275,010
 368,409
Hybrid ARM, at amortized cost1,847,709
 2,703,529
 2,043,497
 2,893,860
66,671
 1,484,791
 153,731
 1,731,512
Agency - CMO, at amortized cost287,364
 362,825
 308,159
 383,995
420,889
 242,133
 364,005
 256,770
Agency CMBS, at amortized cost2,796,732
 516,992
 1,961,730
 190,951
Non-Agency CMBS, at amortized cost3,607,381
 3,236,226
 3,480,642
 3,202,556
Non-Agency RMBS, at amortized cost1,339,639
 2,079,681
 1,537,013
 2,243,941
946,446
 1,055,671
 1,016,835
 1,056,962
GSE CRT, at amortized cost790,886
 612,531
 784,301
 641,445
905,062
 762,235
 855,501
 769,546
CMBS, at amortized cost2,920,587
 2,532,667
 2,721,306
 2,610,204
U.S. Treasury securities, at amortized cost
 169,041
 
 60,610
Loan participation interest45,465
 29,875
 50,501
 10,068
Commercial loans, at amortized cost279,840
 272,614
 277,642
 263,532
24,233
 55,607
 25,313
 137,028
Average earning assets17,434,626
 16,088,544
 16,591,432
 15,659,977
20,963,122
 18,359,667
 20,312,896
 18,070,036
Average Earning Asset Yields (2):
              
Agency RMBS:              
15 year fixed-rate1.95% 1.86% 1.99% 1.97%3.32% 2.59% 3.35% 2.15%
30 year fixed-rate2.73% 2.55% 2.73% 2.76%3.19% 2.96% 3.34% 2.96%
ARM2.35% 2.18% 2.31% 2.31%
Hybrid ARM2.19% 2.06% 2.26% 2.15%3.22% 2.56% 3.26% 2.36%
Agency - CMO2.71% 2.42% 1.16% 2.60%3.40% 3.20% 3.38% 2.90%
Agency CMBS3.44% 2.85% 3.46% 3.34%
Non-Agency CMBS5.09% 4.88% 5.05% 4.89%
Non-Agency RMBS6.56% 5.06% 5.97% 4.90%6.54% 7.17% 6.60% 7.12%
GSE CRT (3)
2.74% 0.98% 2.51% 0.89%3.33% 3.56% 3.51% 3.31%
CMBS4.52% 4.28% 4.40% 4.34%
U.S. Treasury securities% 1.09% % 1.15%
Loan participation interest6.18% 5.87% 6.14% 5.87%
Commercial loans8.86% 8.27% 8.69% 8.35%10.89% 10.05% 11.04% 9.45%
Average earning asset yields3.22% 2.94% 3.15% 3.10%3.75% 3.53% 3.84% 3.45%
(1)Average amountsbalances for each period are based on weighted month-end balances.average earning assets.
(2)Average earning asset yields for the period waswere calculated by dividing interest income, including amortization of premiums and discounts, by the average balance ofmonth-end earning assets based on the amortized cost of the investments. All yields are annualized.
(3)GSE CRT average earning asset yield excludesyields exclude coupon interest associated with embedded derivatives on securities not accounted for under the fair value option that is recorded as realized and unrealized credit derivative income (loss), net under U.S. GAAP.
Our primary source of income is interest earned on our investment portfolio. We had average earning assets of approximately $17.4$21.0 billion for the three months ended September 30, 20172019 (September 30, 2016: $16.12018: $18.4 billion). We had average earning assets of approximately $16.6 and $20.3 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 20172019 (September 30, 2016: $15.72018: $18.1 billion). DuringAverage earning assets increased for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017,2019 primarily because we issued $287.5invested and leveraged $486.0 million of Series C Preferred Stock. We primarily investedin net proceeds from Series C Preferred Stock2019 common stock issuances and $168.3 million in proceeds from commercial loan repayments since the beginning of 2018 into newly issued 30 year fixed-rate Agency RMBS and CMBS.Agency CMBS securities.


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We earned total interest income of $140.4$196.3 million (September 30, 2016: $118.12018: $162.1 million) and $392.1$585.6 million (September 30, 2016: $364.12018: $466.9 million) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively.2019. Our interest income includes coupon interest and net premium amortization/discount accretionamortization on MBS and GSE CRTs as well as interest income on commercial and other loans as shown in the table below.
Three Months Ended 
 September 30,
 Nine Months Ended 
 September 30,
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
$ in thousands2017 2016 2017 20162019 2018 2019 2018
Interest Income              
MBS and GSE CRT - coupon interest156,635
 144,325
 449,971
 433,095
213,546
 175,696
 620,489
 506,180
MBS and GSE CRT - net (premium amortization)/discount accretion(22,497) (31,858) (75,933) (85,522)
MBS and GSE CRT - net premium amortization(18,608) (15,280) (39,322) (49,213)
MBS and GSE CRT - interest income134,138
 112,467
 374,038
 347,573
194,938
 160,416
 581,167
 456,967
Commercial loans6,251
 5,680
 18,036
 16,520
Commercial and other loans1,353
 1,672
 4,419
 9,945
Total interest income140,389
 118,147
 392,074
 364,093
196,291
 162,088
 585,586
 466,912
MBS and GSE CRT interest income increased $34.5 million and $124.2 million, respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 compared to 2018 primarily due to higher coupon interest rates on higher average earnings assets.
Interest income increased $22.2on our commercial and other loans decreased $319,000 and $5.5 million, (19%) and $28.0 million (8%)respectively, during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 compared to 2016, respectively,2019 primarily due to highercommercial loan repayments totaling $168.3 million since the beginning of 2018.
Our average earning assets. Lower net premium amortization also contributed to higher interest incomeasset yields increased 22 and 39 basis points, respectively, during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017. Interest income on our floating rate commercial real estate loans increased during the three and nine months ended September 30, 20172019 compared to 2018 primarily due to increasing LIBOR.
Our average earning assetpurchases of new securities at higher yields increased during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 compared to 2016 primarily due to slower prepayment speeds on 30 year fixed-rate Agency RMBS and higher index rates on floating and adjustable rate non-Agency RMBS securities. As of September 30, 2017, approximately 59% of our non-Agency RMBS are variable or floating rate securities.assets.
Prepayment Speeds
Our RMBS and GSE CRT portfolio is subject to inherent prepayment risk primarily driven by changes in interest rates, which impacts the amount of premium and discount on the purchase of these securities that is recognized into interest income. Expected future prepayment speeds on our RMBS and GSE CRT portfolio are estimated on a quarterly basis. Generally, in an environment of falling interest rates, prepayment speeds will increase as homeowners are more likely to prepay their existing mortgage and refinance into a lower borrowing rate. If the actual prepayment speed during the period is faster than estimated, the amortization on securities purchased at a premium to par value will be accelerated, resulting in lower interest income recognized. Conversely, for securities purchased at a discount to par value, interest income will be reduced in periods where prepayment speeds were slower than expected. The tablesstandard measure of prepayment speeds is the constant prepayment rate, also known as the conditional prepayment rate or "CPR". CPR measures prepayments as a percentage of the current outstanding loan balance and is expressed as a compound annual rate. The table below provideprovides the three month constant prepayment rate for our RMBS and GSE CRTs as of September 30, 2019, June 30, March 31, 20172019, September 30, 2018 and 2016.
 2017
 September 30 June 30 March 31
15 year fixed-rate Agency RMBS10.2
 9.5
 8.1
30 year fixed-rate Agency RMBS9.3
 9.2
 10.8
ARM/ Hybrid ARM Agency RMBS18.6
 16.3
 15.7
Non-Agency RMBS15.3
 12.6
 13.3
GSE CRT12.4
 9.7
 13.1
Weighted average CPR12.2
 11.2
 11.7
June 30, 2018.
2016As of
September 30 June 30 March 31September 30, 2019 June 30, 2019 September 30, 2018 June 30, 2018
15 year fixed-rate Agency RMBS9.5
 10.4
 10.2
12.3
 11.1
 10.9
 10.6
30 year fixed-rate Agency RMBS16.2
 13.7
 10.8
13.8
 8.5
 7.4
 8.2
ARM/ Hybrid ARM Agency RMBS21.7
 18.4
 12.5
Hybrid ARM Agency RMBS29.2
 18.2
 16.6
 15.7
Non-Agency RMBS16.5
 15.2
 11.1
16.1
 11.4
 10.5
 12.0
GSE CRT17.9
 14.0
 9.2
15.0
 9.8
 10.9
 9.8
Weighted average CPR16.1
 14.9
 11.2
14.1
 9.0
 8.9
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We recognized $22.5 million and $31.9 million ofThe following table presents net premium amortization during the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively,recognized on our RMBSMBS and GSE CRT portfolio. We recognized $75.9 million and $85.5 million of net premium amortization during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, on our RMBS and GSE CRT portfolio. Net premium amortization decreased over the same period in 2016 due to slower prepayment speeds inportfolio for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017.2019 and 2018.
 Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
$ in thousands, except share data2019 2018 2019 2018
Agency RMBS(21,526) (20,598) (50,873) (66,094)
Agency CMBS(1,395) (252) (2,835) (253)
Non-Agency CMBS3,957
 1,470
 10,338
 4,091
Non-Agency RMBS2,725
 4,831
 9,447
 15,167
GSE CRT(2,369) (731) (5,399) (2,124)
Net (premium amortization) discount accretion(18,608) (15,280) (39,322) (49,213)
Net premium amortization increased $3.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019 compared to the same period in 2018 primarily due to faster prepayment speeds on Agency RMBS, non-Agency RMBS and GSE CRTs. Higher premium amortization was partially offset by discount accretion on purchases of non-Agency CMBS over the last twelve months. Net premium amortization decreased $9.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 compared to 2018 primarily due to changes in the composition of our Agency RMBS portfolio.
Our interest income is subject to interest rate risk. Refer to Item 3. "Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk" for more information relating to interest rate risk and its impact on our operating results.
Interest Expense and the Cost of Funds
The table below presents the components of interest expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20172019 and 2016:2018:
Three Months Ended 
 September 30,
 Nine Months Ended 
 September 30,
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
$ in thousands2017 2016 2017 20162019 2018 2019 2018
Interest Expense              
Interest expense on repurchase agreement borrowings52,345
 29,723
 131,031
 86,621
118,832
 88,185
 350,452
 230,596
Amortization of net deferred (gain) loss on de-designated interest rate swaps(6,438) (4,831) (19,105) 11,331
(5,981) (6,422) (17,748) (19,859)
Repurchase agreements interest expense45,907
 24,892
 111,926
 97,952
112,851
 81,763
 332,704
 210,737
Secured loans5,544
 2,746
 13,492
 8,149
10,413
 9,490
 32,815
 24,888
Exchangeable senior notes2,724
 5,620
 11,236
 16,847

 
 
 1,621
Total interest expense54,175
 33,258
 136,654
 122,948
123,264
 91,253
 365,519
 237,246
We enter into repurchase agreements to finance the majority of our target assets. These agreements are secured by our Agency RMBS, non-Agency RMBS, GSE CRTsmortgage-backed and CMBS. In addition, thesecredit risk transfer securities. These agreements are generally settled on a short-term basis, usually from one to twelve months, and bear interest at rates that have historically moved in close relationship to LIBOR. At each settlement date, we typically refinance each repurchase agreement at the market interest rate at that time.
Our interest expense on repurchase agreement borrowings rose $30.6 million and $119.9 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively, compared to 2018 due to higher average borrowings and a higher average cost of funds in the 2019 period. We increased our average borrowings in 2019 after investing and leveraging $486.0 million in net proceeds from 2019 common stock issuances and $168.3 million in proceeds from commercial loan repayments since the beginning of 2018 primarily into newly issued 30 year fixed-rate Agency RMBS and Agency CMBS.
Our repurchase agreement interest expense as reported in our condensed consolidated statement of operations includes amortization of net deferred gains and losses on de-designated interest rate swaps as summarized in the table above. Amortization of net deferred gains on de-designated interest rate swaps decreased our total interest expense by $6.4$6.0 million and $19.1$17.7 million, respectively, during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017. Amortization of net deferred losses on de-designated interest rate swaps decreased our total interest expense by $4.82019 and $6.4 million and $19.9 million, respectively, during the three months ended September 30, 2016 and increased our total interest expense by $11.3 million, during the nine months ended September 30, 2016.2018. Amounts recorded in AOCI before we discontinued cash flow hedge accounting for our interest rate swaps are reclassified to interest expense on repurchase agreements on the condensed consolidated statements of operations as interest is accrued and paid on the related repurchase agreements over the remaining life of the interest rate swap agreements. During the next twelve months, we estimate that $26.3$23.8 million of net

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deferred gains on de-designated interest rate swaps will be reclassified from other comprehensive income and recorded as a decrease to interest expense.
During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017,2019, interest expense for our secured loans increased $923,000 and $7.9 million, respectively, compared to the same periodsperiod in 2016 primarily2018 due to higher borrowing rates. Borrowing rates ason our secured loans are based on the three-month FHLB swap rate plus a result of the December 2016, March 2017 and June 2017 increases in the federal funds interest rate.spread. For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, IAS Services LLC had a2019, the weighted average borrowing rate of 1.09%on our secured loans was 2.65% as compared to 0.66%2.01% for the nine months ended September 30, 2016.2018.
During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017,2019, interest expense on our exchangeable senior notes ("Notes"(the "Notes") decreased $1.6 million compared to the same periodsperiod in 20162018 because wethe Notes were retired Notes with a par value of $60.9 million and $242.2 million, respectively. Our remaining Notes mature inon March 15, 2018.
Our total interest expense during the three months ended September 30, 20172019 increased $20.9$32.0 million from the same period in 20162018 primarily due to a $22.6the $31.6 million increase in interest expense on repurchase agreements borrowings due to higher borrowing rates and average borrowingssecured loans in the 2017 period. We increased our borrowings in the 2017 period to finance the purchase of additional Agency RMBS and CMBS securities following our August 2017 offering of preferred stock.2019.
Our total interest expense during the nine months ended September 30, 20172019 increased $13.7$128.3 million from the same period in 20162018 primarily due to a $44.4the $127.8 million increase in interest expense on repurchase agreements due to higher average borrowings and borrowing ratessecured loans in the 20172019 period that was partially offset by a $30.4$1.6 million decrease in amortization of net deferred (gain) lossinterest expense on de-designated interest rate swapsthe Notes as discussed above.

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The table below presents information related to our borrowings and cost of funds for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20172019 and 2016:2018:
Three Months Ended 
 September 30,
 Nine Months Ended 
 September 30,
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
$ in thousands2017 2016 2017 20162019 2018 2019 2018
Average Borrowings(1):
              
Agency RMBS (2)
10,919,243
 9,334,305
 10,105,277
 8,823,633
11,808,241
 11,326,323
 11,996,851
 11,299,625
Agency CMBS
2,794,691
 472,011
 1,923,397
 173,727
Non-Agency CMBS (2)
3,047,334
 2,575,504
 2,844,764
 2,558,317
Non-Agency RMBS1,062,528
 1,681,136
 1,208,702
 1,812,516
865,961
 895,504
 884,580
 882,784
GSE CRT661,095
 428,798
 639,234
 451,024
776,555
 681,079
 748,856
 674,560
CMBS (2)
2,367,648
 2,213,541
 2,260,356
 2,187,871
U.S. Treasury securities
 168,689
 
 73,310
Exchangeable senior notes185,930
 396,213
 256,261
 395,599

 
 
 38,300
Loan participation interest34,099
 22,406
 37,876
 7,551
Total average borrowings15,196,444
 14,222,682
 14,469,830
 13,743,953
19,326,881
 15,972,827
 18,436,324
 15,634,864
Maximum borrowings during the period (3)
15,896,218
 14,381,178
 15,896,218
 14,381,178
19,898,863
 16,078,387
 19,898,863
 16,078,387
Average Cost of Funds (4):
              
Agency RMBS (2)
1.28% 0.67% 1.09% 0.66%2.54% 2.24% 2.62% 1.96%
Agency CMBS2.54% 2.26% 2.59% 2.22%
Non-Agency CMBS (2)
3.00% 2.88% 3.14% 2.61%
Non-Agency RMBS2.67% 1.94% 2.42% 1.86%3.26% 3.40% 3.42% 3.17%
GSE CRT2.69% 2.16% 2.50% 2.14%3.22% 3.26% 3.39% 3.10%
CMBS (2)
1.91% 1.14% 1.63% 1.13%
U.S. Treasury securities% 0.26% % 0.25%
Exchangeable senior notes5.86% 5.67% 5.85% 5.68%% % % 5.58%
Loan participation interest4.03% 3.83% 4.10% 3.83%
Cost of funds1.43% 0.94% 1.26% 1.19%2.55% 2.29% 2.64% 2.02%
Effective cost of funds (non-GAAP measure) (5)
2.06% 1.82% 2.00% 1.86%2.43% 2.52% 2.60% 2.36%
(1)Average amountsborrowings for each period are based on weighted month-end balances.
(2)Agency RMBS and non-Agency CMBS average borrowings and average cost of funds include borrowings under repurchase agreements and secured loans.
(3)Amount represents the maximum borrowings at month-end during each of the respective periods.
(4)Average cost of funds is calculated by dividing annualized interest expense excluding amortization of net deferred gain (loss) on de-designated interest rate swaps by our average borrowings.
(5)For a reconciliation of cost of funds to effective cost of funds, see "Non-GAAP Financial Measures"Measures."
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Total average borrowings increasedrose $3.4 billion and $2.8 billion, respectively, in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 versus 20162019 compared to 2018 primarily because we entered into repurchase agreements to finance our increased holdings of 30 year fixed-rate Agency RMBS.RMBS, Agency CMBS and non-Agency CMBS. Our average cost of funds rose 26 basis points and 62 basis points, respectively, for three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 versus 2018 primarily due to increases in the federal funds rate throughout 2018.

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Net Interest Income
The table below presents the components of net interest income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20172019 and 2016:2018:
Three Months Ended 
 September 30,
 Nine Months Ended 
 September 30,
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
$ in thousands2017 2016 2017 20162019 2018 2019 2018
Interest Income              
Mortgage-backed and credit risk transfer securities134,138
 112,467
 374,038
 347,573
194,938
 160,416
 581,167
 456,967
Commercial loans6,251
 5,680
 18,036
 16,520
Commercial and other loans1,353
 1,672
 4,419
 9,945
Total interest income140,389
 118,147
 392,074
 364,093
196,291
 162,088
 585,586
 466,912
Interest Expense              
Interest expense on repurchase agreement borrowings52,345
 29,723
 131,031
 86,621
118,832
 88,185
 350,452
 230,596
Amortization of net deferred (gain) loss on de-designated interest rate swaps(6,438) (4,831) (19,105) 11,331
(5,981) (6,422) (17,748) (19,859)
Repurchase agreements interest expense45,907
 24,892
 111,926
 97,952
112,851
 81,763
 332,704
 210,737
Secured loans5,544
 2,746
 13,492
 8,149
10,413
 9,490
 32,815
 24,888
Exchangeable senior notes2,724
 5,620
 11,236
 16,847

 
 
 1,621
Total interest expense54,175
 33,258
 136,654
 122,948
123,264
 91,253
 365,519
 237,246
Net interest income86,214
 84,889
 255,420
 241,145
73,027
 70,835
 220,067
 229,666
Net interest rate margin1.79% 2.00% 1.89% 1.91%1.20% 1.24% 1.20% 1.43%
Our net interest income, which equals interest income less interest expense, totaled $86.2$73.0 million (September 30, 2016: $84.92018: $70.8 million) and $255.4$220.1 million (September 30, 2016: $241.12018: $229.7 million) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017,2019, respectively. The increase in net interest income for the three months ended September 30, 2019 was primarily due to an increase in interest income driven by higher average earnings assets exceeding the increase in interest expense on higher average borrowings. The decrease in net interest income for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 was primarily due to an increase in interest expense driven by higher average borrowings and borrowing rates exceeding the increase in interest income on higher average earning assets.
Our net interest rate margin, which equals the yield on our average assets for the period less the average cost of funds for the period, was 1.79%1.20% (September 30, 2016: 2.00%2018: 1.24%) and 1.89%1.20% (September 30, 2016: 1.91%2018: 1.43%) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively.
2019. The increasedecrease in net interest incomerate margin for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20172019 compared to the same periods in 2018 was primarily driven by interest income on higher average earning assets that exceeded the increase in interest expense driven by higher average borrowings and borrowing rates. In addition, amortization of net deferred gains on de-designated interest rate swaps decreased our total interest expense by $19.1 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 whereas amortization of net deferred losses on de-designated interest rate swaps increased our total interest expense by $11.3 million, during the nine months ended September 30, 2016. Excluding the impact of amortization of net deferred gain (loss) on de-designated interest rate swaps, our net interest rate margin declined in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 primarily due to increases in the federal funds rate throughout 2018 that had a declinegreater impact on our average cost of funds than on our average earning asset yields. Our cost of funds on all of our borrowings is influenced by changes in netshort term interest rates, whereas approximately 92% of the Company’s investments were fixed rate margin on Agency RMBS.assets as of September 30, 2019.


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Gain (Loss) on Investments, net
The table below summarizes the components of gain (loss) on investments, net for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20172019 and 2016:2018:
 Three Months Ended 
 September 30,
 Nine Months Ended 
 September 30,
$ in thousands2017 2016 2017 2016
Realized gains and losses on sale of investments(7) (1,305) (1,665) 10,276
Other-than-temporary impairment losses(4,959) (1,156) (9,589) (8,364)
Net unrealized gains and losses on MBS accounted for under the fair value option(5,301) (5,412) (1,188) 2,530
Net unrealized gains and losses on GSE CRT accounted for under the fair value option(1,608) 1,181
 9,866
 1,418
Net unrealized gains and losses on trading securities2
 (463) 25
 
Total gain (loss) on investments, net(11,873) (7,155) (2,551) 5,860
 Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
$ in thousands2019 2018 2019 2018
Net realized gains (losses) on sale of investments2,537
 (140,715) (6,549) (161,477)
Other-than-temporary impairment losses(1,826) (737) (4,802) (7,185)
Net unrealized gains (losses) on MBS accounted for under the fair value option202,876
 (66,831) 787,607
 (236,967)
Net unrealized gains (losses) on GSE CRT accounted for under the fair value option(1,174) 377
 (3,279) 993
Net unrealized gains (losses) on trading securities
 (4) 
 (21)
Gain (loss) on investments, net202,413
 (207,910) 772,977
 (404,657)
As part of our investment process, our mortgage-backed and credit risk transfer securities are continuously reviewed to determine if they continue to meet our risk and return targets. This process involves looking at changing market assumptions and the impact those assumptions will have on the individual securities. During the nine months ended September 30, 2019, we continued to actively manage our investment portfolio and sold most of our 15 year fixed-rate Agency and Hybrid ARM securities. During the three months ended September 30, 2019, we sold $714.2 million of mortgage-backed securities (September 30, 2018: $3.0 billion) and realized net gains of $2.5 million (September 30, 2018: net losses of $140.7 million). During the nine months ended September 30, 2019, we sold $2.4 billion of mortgage-backed securities (September 30, 2018: $3.5 billion) and realized net losses of $6.5 million (September 30, 2018: net losses of $161.5 million).
We assess our investment securities for other-than-temporary impairment on a quarterly basis. Our determination of whether a security is other-than-temporarily impaired involves judgment and assumptions based on subjective and objective factors. We consider (i) whether we intend to sell the security and whether it is more likely than not that we will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost and (ii) the financial condition and near-term prospects of recovery in fair value of the security. This includes a determination of estimated future cash flows through an evaluation of the characteristics of the underlying loans and the structural features of the investment. When the fair value of an investment is less than its amortized cost at the balance sheet date of the reporting period for which impairment is assessed, the impairment is designated as either "temporary" or "other-than-temporary." For additional information regarding our assessment analysis of other-than temporary impairment on our investment securities, refer to Note 4 – “Mortgage-Backed and Credit Risk Transfer Securities” of our condensed consolidated financial statements.
We have elected the fair value option for all of our RMBS interest-only securities, our MBS purchased on or after September 1, 2016 and all of our GSE CRTs purchased on or after August 24, 2015. Prior to September 1, 2016, we had also elected the fair value option for our RMBS IOs. Under the fair value option, changes in fair value are recognized in income in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.operations and are reported as a component of gain (loss) on investments, net. As of September 30, 2017, $5.92019, $19.0 billion (December 31, 2016: $427.5 million)2018: $11.6 billion) or 32.3%81% (December 31, 2016: 2.9%2018: 67%) of our MBS and GSE CRT are accounted for under the fair value option. We recorded net unrealized gains on our MBS portfolio accounted for under the fair value option of $202.9 million in the three months ended September 30, 2019 compared to net unrealized losses of $66.8 million in the three months ended September 30, 2018. We recorded net unrealized gains on our MBS portfolio accounted for under the fair value option of $787.6 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2019 compared to net unrealized losses of $237.0 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2018. Net unrealized gains in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 reflect lower interest rates, tighter interest rate spreads on the Company's credit assets and Agency CMBS, and valuation gains in the Company's specified pool Agency RMBS. Most of our holdings of 30 year fixed-rate Agency RMBS are in specified pools with attractive prepayment characteristics.
Equity in Earnings (Losses) of Unconsolidated Ventures
For the three months ended September 30, 2017,2019, we recorded equity in earnings of unconsolidated ventures of $408,000$403,000 (September 30, 2016:2018: equity in earnings of $729,000)$1.1 million). For the nine months ended September 30, 2017,2019, we recorded equity in lossesearnings of unconsolidated ventures of $1.3$1.8 million (September 30, 2016:2018: equity in earnings of $2.0$2.8 million). OurWe recorded equity in earnings for the three months ended September 30, 2017 was lower than the same period in September 30, 2016 primarily due to lower realized gains which were partially offset by lower unrealized losses on portfolio investments. We recorded equity in losses for theand nine months ended September 30, 2017 compared2019 and 2018 primarily due to equity in earnings forrealized and unrealized gains on the nine months ended September 30, 2016 because higher realized gains in the 2017 period were offset by higher unrealized losses onunderlying portfolio investments.

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Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments, net
Our objectives in using interest rate derivatives are to add stability to interest expense and to manage our exposure to interest rate movements on our floating rate repurchase agreements and secured loans. To accomplish these objectives, we primarily use interest rate derivative instruments, including interest rate swaps, interest rate swaptions, U.S. Treasury futures contracts and TBAs as part of our interest rate risk management strategy.
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The tables below summarize our realized and unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net for the following periods:
$ in thousands Three months ended September 30, 2017
Derivative
not designated as
hedging instrument
 Realized gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net  Contractual net interest expense Unrealized gain (loss), net Gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net
Interest Rate Swaps 21,126
 (17,453) 144
 3,817
Currency Forward Contracts (1,623) 
 (239) (1,862)
Total 19,503
 (17,453) (95) 1,955
$ in thousands Three months ended September 30, 2016Three months ended September 30, 2019
Derivative
not designated as
hedging instrument
 Realized gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net  Contractual net interest expense Unrealized gain (loss), net Gain (loss) on derivative instruments, netRealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net  Contractual net interest income (expense) Unrealized gain (loss), net Gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net
Interest Rate Swaps (5,090) (26,388) 65,396
 33,918
(137,346) 11,715
 (15,772) (141,403)
Futures Contracts(36,633) 
 (464) (37,097)
Currency Forward Contracts 6,437
 
 (4,977) 1,460
372
 
 884
 1,256
Total 1,347
 (26,388) 60,419
 35,378
(173,607) 11,715
 (15,352) (177,244)
$ in thousandsThree months ended September 30, 2018
Derivative
not designated as
hedging instrument
Realized gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net  Contractual net interest income (expense) Unrealized gain (loss), net Gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net
Interest Rate Swaps68,953
 (2,763) (178) 66,012
Futures Contracts27,136
 
 (5,548) 21,588
Currency Forward Contracts3,569
 
 (3,480) 89
TBAs(17) 
 
 (17)
Total99,641
 (2,763) (9,206) 87,672
$ in thousands Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
Derivative
not designated as
hedging instrument
 Realized gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net  Contractual net interest expense Unrealized gain (loss), net Gain (loss) on derivative instruments, netRealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net  Contractual net interest income (expense) Unrealized gain (loss), net Gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net
Interest Rate Swaps (1,392) (60,313) 21,069
 (40,636)(545,069) 23,749
 (42,703) (564,023)
Futures Contracts(169,274) 
 7,990
 (161,284)
Currency Forward Contracts (4,416) 
 (1,044) (5,460)1,110
 
 760
 1,870
Total (5,808) (60,313) 20,025
 (46,096)(713,233) 23,749
 (33,953) (723,437)
$ in thousands Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018
Derivative
not designated as
hedging instrument
 Realized gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net  Contractual net interest expense Unrealized gain (loss), net Gain (loss) on derivative instruments, netRealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net  Contractual net interest income (expense) Unrealized gain (loss), net Gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net
Interest Rate Swaps (69,090) (80,464) (150,986) (300,540)225,499
 (19,386) 65,181
 271,294
Interest Rate Swaptions (1,485) 
 1,485
 
Futures Contracts22,499
 
 (8,204) 14,295
Currency Forward Contracts 8,353
 
 (1,341) 7,012
1,512
 
 1,124
 2,636
TBAs(17) 
 
 (17)
Total (62,222) (80,464) (150,842) (293,528)249,493
 (19,386) 58,101
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As of September 30, 20172019 and December 31, 2016,2018, we held the following interest rate swaps whereby we receive interest at a one-month and three-month LIBOR rate:
$ in thousands As of September 30, 2017 As of December 31, 2016As of September 30, 2019 As of December 31, 2018
Derivative instrument 
Notional Amounts (1)
 Average Fixed Pay Rate Average Receive Rate Average Maturity (Years) Notional Amounts Average Fixed Pay Rate Average Receive Rate Average Maturity (Years)Notional Amounts Average Fixed Pay Rate Average Receive Rate Average Maturity (Years) Notional Amounts Average Fixed Pay Rate Average Receive Rate Average Maturity (Years)
Interest Rate Swaps 8,620,000
 2.11% 1.27% 4.4 6,500,000
 2.14% 0.79% 4.614,425,000
 1.68% 2.07% 4.3 12,370,000
 2.46% 2.55% 3.7
(1)Excludes $500.0 million of notional amount for an interest rate swap with a forward start date of 5/24/2018.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, we entered into swaps with a notional amount of $2.6 billion.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2016,2019, we sold assets to facilitate stock repurchases. We terminated existing swaps with a notional amount of $5.0$18.5 billion and realized lossesentered into new swaps with a notional amount of $69.1 million. The terminated swaps were predominantly maturing in 2016$20.6 billion to hedge repurchase agreement debt associated with purchases of Agency RMBS and offered little protection from rising rates. Our overallAgency CMBS securities. Daily variation margin payment for interest rate risk did not change materiallyswaps is characterized as settlement of the derivative itself rather than collateral and is recorded as a resultrealized gain or loss in our condensed consolidated statement of the swap terminations. Asoperations. We realized a resultnet loss of swap terminations in 2016$137.3 million and higher LIBOR, our contractual net interest expense$545.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017 decreased to $17.5 million (three months ended September 30, 2016: $26.4 million) and nine months ended September 30, 2017 decreased2019, respectively, on interest rate swaps primarily due to $60.3falling interest rates in 2019.
As of September 30, 2019 we held $494.3 million (nine(December 31, 2018: $1.7 billion) in notional amount of futures contracts. During the nine months ended September 30, 2016: $80.5 million).2019, we settled futures contracts with a notional amount of $4.8 billion. We realized a net loss of $36.6 million and $169.3 million on the settlement of futures contracts for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively, due to falling interest rates in 2019. Daily variation margin payment for futures is characterized as settlement of the derivative itself rather than collateral and is recorded as a realized gain or loss in our condensed consolidated statement of operations.

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Realized and Unrealized Credit Derivative Income (Loss), net
The table below summarizes the components of realized and unrealized credit derivative income (loss), net for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20172019 and 2016.2018.
Three Months Ended 
 September 30,
 Nine Months Ended 
 September 30,
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
$ in thousands2017 2016 2017 20162019 2018 2019 2018
GSE CRT embedded derivative coupon interest5,873
 5,963
 17,524
 18,389
5,196
 5,638
 15,846
 16,909
Gain (loss) on settlement of GSE CRT embedded derivatives
 
 
 (6,017)
Change in fair value of GSE CRT embedded derivatives(8,803) 25,963
 20,904
 45,192
(5,195) (663) (10,399) (8,034)
Total(2,930) 31,926
 38,428
 57,564
Total realized and unrealized credit derivative income (loss), net1
 4,975
 5,447
 8,875
In the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017,2019, we recorded a $34.9decrease of $5.0 million decreaseand $3.4 million, respectively, in realized and unrealized credit derivative income (loss), net compared to the same periodperiods in 2016 primarily resulting from credit spreads widening2018 because the decreases in the three months ended September 30, 2017.
Invaluation of the nine months ended September 30, 2017, we recorded a $19.1 million decrease in realized and unrealized credit derivative income (loss), net compared to the same period in 2016. In addition, we sold GSE CRT securitiesdebt host contracts exceeded the decreases in valuation of the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and realized losseshybrid financial instruments.

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Net Loss on Extinguishment of Debt
The following table summarizes retirementsWe fully retired our Exchangeable Senior Notes upon their maturity on March 15, 2018 and recognized a net loss on extinguishment of our Notesdebt of $26,000.
Other Investment Income (Loss), net
Our other investment income (loss), net during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017.
$ in thousandsThree Months ended 
 September 30, 2017
 Nine Months ended 
 September 30, 2017
Reacquisition price62,068
 247,454
Less: Par value of Notes retired during the period(60,933) (242,178)
Add: Write off of unamortized debt issuance cost associated with Notes retired during the period209
 1,305
Net loss on extinguishment of debt1,344
 6,581

Other Investment Income (Loss), net
Other2019 consists primarily of quarterly dividends from FHLBI stock. Our other investment income (loss), net consistsduring the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 consisted of (i) quarterly dividends from FHLBI stock and an investment in an exchange-traded fund, and (ii) foreign exchange rate gains and losses related to a commercial loan investment denominated in a foreign currency. The table below summarizes the components of other investment income (loss), net for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20172019 and 2016.2018.
Three Months Ended 
 September 30,
 Nine Months Ended 
 September 30,
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
$ in thousands2017 2016 2017 20162019 2018 2019 2018
Dividend income809
 786
 2,427
 2,390
1,019
 853
 3,055
 2,947
Gain (loss) on foreign currency transactions, net1,504
 (1,340) 3,748
 (6,007)(14) 215
 (14) (937)
Total2,313
 (554) 6,175
 (3,617)1,005
 1,068
 3,041
 2,010
We are required to purchase and hold a certain amount of FHLBI stock, which is based, in part, upon the outstanding principal balance of secured advances from the FHLBI. We earn dividend income on our investment in FHLBI stock, and the amount of our dividend income varies based upon the number of shares that we are required to own and the dividend declared per share.
We incurred foreign exchange gains (losses) on the revaluation of a commercial loan investment (notional amount of £34.5 million) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 20162018 due to the fluctuation in the Pound Sterling/ U.S. Dollar foreign exchange rate. The loan was repaid in the third quarter of 2018. We enter into currency forward contracts as an economic hedge against our foreign currency exposure. Changes in the fair value of our currency forward contracts are recognized in gain (loss) derivative instruments, net in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, we recognized net gains of $89,000 and $2.6 million, respectively, on our currency forward contracts.

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Expenses
For$8.7 million (September 30, 2018: $10.1 million) for the three months ended September 30, 2017, we incurred management fees of $9.62019 and $27.6 million (September 30, 2016: $6.7 million) and $27.4 million (September 30, 2016: $25.32018: $30.4 million) for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, which are payable to our Manager under our management agreement.2019. Management fees increaseddecreased for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20172019 compared to the same period in 2016 primarily because we recorded a cumulative one-time adjustment of $2.3 million during the three months ended September 30, 2016 related2018 due to a prior adjustment for the accounting for premiums and discounts associated with non-Agency RMBS not of high credit quality. Management fees also increased for the three months ended September 30, 2017 because the Company issued preferred stocklower shareholders' equity management fee base in August 2017.2019. Refer to Note 1211 – "Related Party Transactions" of our condensed consolidated financial statements for a discussion of our relationship with our Manager and a description of how our fees are calculated.
For the three months ended September 30, 2017, ourOur general and administrative expenses not covered under our management agreement amounted to $1.7$1.9 million (September 30, 2016: $1.82018: $1.7 million) for the three months ended September 30, 2019 and $5.4$6.1 million (September 30, 2016: $5.82018: $5.0 million) for the nine months ended September 30, 2017.2019. General and administrative expenses not covered under our management agreement primarily consist of directors and officers insurance, legal costs, accounting, auditing and tax services, filing fees, and miscellaneous general and administrative costs. General and administrative costs were lowerhigher for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 versus 20162019 compared to the same period in 2018 primarily due to higher fees for derivative transactions in 2019 and the write-off of previously deferred costs associated with repositioning our hedging portfolio purchasing new commercial loan investmentsthe Company's at-the-market program in the 2016 period.first quarter of 2019.

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Net Income (Loss) attributable to Common Stockholders
For the three months ended September 30, 2017,2019, our net income attributable to common stockholders was $49.1$77.9 million (September 30, 2016: $129.2 million)2018: $64.5 million net loss attributable to common stockholders) or $0.44$0.57 basic and $0.43 diluted net income per average share available to common stockholders (September 30, 2016: $1.16 basic and $1.05 diluted net income per average share available to common stockholders). The change in net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders was primarily due to (i) net gains on derivative instruments of $2.0 million in the 2017 period versus net gains on derivative instruments of $35.4 million in the 2016 period, (ii) net credit derivative loss of $2.9 million in the 2017 period versus net credit derivative income of $31.9 million in the 2016 period and (iii) dividends to preferred stockholders of $13.6 million in the 2017 period versus $5.7 million in the 2016 period. Dividends to preferred stockholders for the three months ended September 30, 2017 increased compared to 2016 due to the Company's declaration of its first dividend on Series C Preferred Stock for the period from the date of issuance, August 16, 2017, to but not including the dividend payment date, December 27, 2017. For further information on the changes in net gains on derivative instruments, realized and unrealized credit derivative income (loss), net and preferred dividends in the 2017 period versus 2016 period, see preceding discussion under "Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments, net," "Realized and Unrealized Credit Derivative Income (Loss), net," and "Capital Activities."
For the nine months ended September 30, 2017 our net income attributable to common stockholders was $183.1 million (September 30, 2016: $38.6 million net loss) or $1.64 basic and $1.59 diluted net income per average share available to common stockholders (September 30, 2016: $0.342018: $0.58 basic and diluted net loss per average share available to common stockholders). The change in net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders was primarily due to (i) a net lossesgain on investments of $202.4 million in the 2019 period compared to a net loss on investments of $207.9 million in the 2018 period, (ii) a net loss on derivative instruments of $46.1$177.2 million in the 20172019 period versuscompared to a net lossesgain on derivative instruments of $293.5$87.7 million in the 20162018 period, and (ii) net(iii) credit derivative net income of $38.4$1,000 in the 2019 period compared to credit derivative net income of $5.0 million in the 20172018 period versusand (iv) a $2.2 million increase in net credit derivativeinterest income.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2019 our net income attributable to common stockholders was $212.8 million (September 30, 2018: $57.0 million net income attributable to common stockholders) or $1.66 basic and $1.65 diluted net income per average share available to common stockholders (September 30, 2018: $0.51 basic and diluted net income per average share available to common stockholders). The change in net income attributable to common stockholders was primarily due to (i) a net gain on investments of $57.6$773.0 million in the 2016 period. 2019 period compared to a net loss on investments of $404.7 million in the 2018 period, (ii) a net loss on derivative instruments of $723.4 million in the 2019 period compared to a net gain on derivative instruments of $288.2 million in the 2018 period, (iii) credit derivative net income of $5.4 million in the 2019 period compared to credit derivative net income of $8.9 million in the 2018 period and (iv) a $9.6 million decrease in net interest income.
For further information on the changes in net lossesgain (loss) on investments, net gains (loss) on derivative instruments, realized and netunrealized credit derivative income in the 2017 period versus 2016 period,(loss), net and net interest income, see preceding discussion under "Gain (Loss) on Investments, net," "Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments, net" andnet," "Realized and Unrealized Credit Derivative Income (Loss), net.net," and "Net Interest Income."

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Non-GAAP Financial Measures
We use the following non-GAAP financial measures to analyze the Company's operating results and believe these financial measures are useful to investors in assessing our performance as further discussed below:
core earnings (and by calculation, core earnings per common share),
effective interest income (and by calculation, effective yield),
effective interest expense (and by calculation, effective cost of funds),
effective net interest income (and by calculation, effective interest rate margin), and
repurchase agreement debt-to-equity ratio. 
The most directly comparable U.S. GAAP measures are:
net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders (and by calculation, basic earnings (loss) per common share),
total interest income (and by calculation, earning asset yield)yields),
total interest expense (and by calculation, cost of funds),
net interest income (and by calculation, net interest rate margin);, and
debt-to-equity ratio. 
The non-GAAP financial measures used by management should be analyzed in conjunction with U.S. GAAP financial measures and should not be considered substitutes for U.S. GAAP financial measuresmeasures. In addition, the non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to similarly titled non-GAAP financial measures of our peer companies.

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Core Earnings
We calculate core earnings as U.S. GAAP net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders adjusted for (gain) loss on investments, net; realized (gain) loss on derivative instruments, net; unrealized (gain) loss on derivative instruments, net; realized and unrealized (gain) loss on GSE CRT embedded derivatives, net; (gain) loss on foreign currency transactions, net; amortization of net deferred (gain) loss on de-designated interest rate swaps; net loss on extinguishment of debt; and cumulative adjustments attributable to non-controlling interest. We may add and have added additional reconciling items to our core earnings calculation in the future ifas appropriate.
We believe the presentation of core earnings provides a consistent measure of operating performance by excluding the impact of gains and losses described above from operating results. We exclude the impact of gains and losses because gains and losses are not accounted for consistently under U.S. GAAP. Under U.S. GAAP, certain gains and losses are reflected in net income whereas other gains and losses are reflected in other comprehensive income. For example, the majoritya portion of our mortgage-backed securities are classified as available-for-sale securities, and we record changes in the valuation of these securities in other comprehensive income on our condensed consolidated balance sheet.sheets. We elected the fair value option for our mortgage-backed securities purchased on or after September 1, 2016, and changes in the valuation of these securities are recorded in other income (loss) in our condensed consolidated statementstatements of operations. In addition, certain gains and losses represent one-time events.
We believe that providing transparency into core earnings enables our investors to consistently measure, evaluate and compare our operating performance to that of our peers over multiple reporting periods. However, we caution that core earnings should not be considered as an alternative to net income (determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP), or as an indication of our cash flow from operating activities (determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP), a measure of our liquidity, or as an indication of amounts available to fund our cash needs, including our ability to make cash distributions.

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The table below provides a reconciliation of U.S. GAAP net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders to core earnings for the following periods:
Three Months Ended 
 September 30,
 Nine Months Ended 
 September 30,
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
$ in thousands, except per share data2017 2016 2017 20162019 2018 2019 2018
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders49,127
 129,219
 183,091
 (38,558)
Net income attributable to common stockholders77,896
 (64,480) 212,809
 56,999
Adjustments:              
(Gain) loss on investments, net11,873
 7,155
 2,551
 (5,860)(202,413) 207,910
 (772,977) 404,657
Realized (gain) loss on derivative instruments, net (1)
(19,503) (1,347) 5,808
 62,222
173,607
 (99,641) 713,233
 (249,493)
Unrealized (gain) loss on derivative instruments, net (1)
95
 (60,419) (20,025) 150,842
15,352
 9,206
 33,953
 (58,101)
Realized and unrealized (gain) loss on GSE CRT embedded derivatives, net (2)
8,803
 (25,963) (20,904) (39,175)5,195
 663
 10,399
 8,034
(Gain) loss on foreign currency transactions, net (3)
(1,504) 1,340
 (3,748) 6,007
14
 (215) 14
 937
Amortization of net deferred (gain) loss on de-designated interest rate swaps(4)
(6,438) (4,831) (19,105) 11,331
(5,981) (6,422) (17,748) (19,859)
Net loss on extinguishment of debt1,344
 
 6,581
 

 
 
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Subtotal(5,330) (84,065) (48,842) 185,367
(14,226) 111,501
 (33,126) 86,201
Cumulative adjustments attributable to non-controlling interest67
 1,060
 616
 (2,289)
 (1,405) 
 (1,087)
Preferred stock dividend declared but not accumulated (5)
5,211
 
 5,211
 
Core earnings attributable to common stockholders49,075
 46,214
 140,076
 144,520
63,670
 45,616
 179,683
 142,113
Basic income (loss) per common share0.44
 1.16
 1.64
 (0.34)
Core earnings per share attributable to common stockholders(6)
0.44
 0.41
 1.26
 1.29
Basic income per common share0.57
 (0.58) 1.66
 0.51
Core earnings per share attributable to common stockholders (5)
0.47
 0.41
 1.40
 1.27

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(1)U.S. GAAP gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net on the condensed consolidated statements of operations includes the following components:
Three Months Ended 
 September 30,
 Nine Months Ended 
 September 30,
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
$ in thousands2017 2016 2017 20162019 2018 2019 2018
Realized gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net19,503
 1,347
 (5,808) (62,222)(173,607) 99,641
 (713,233) 249,493
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net(95) 60,419
 20,025
 (150,842)(15,352) (9,206) (33,953) 58,101
Contractual net interest expense(17,453) (26,388) (60,313) (80,464)
Contractual net interest income (expense) on interest rate swaps11,715
 (2,763) 23,749
 (19,386)
Gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net1,955
 35,378
 (46,096) (293,528)(177,244) 87,672
 (723,437) 288,208
(2)U.S. GAAP realized and unrealized credit derivative income (loss), net on the condensed consolidated statements of operations includes the following components:
 Three Months Ended 
 September 30,
 Nine Months Ended 
 September 30,
$ in thousands2017 2016 2017 2016
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) on GSE CRT embedded derivatives, net(8,803) 25,963
 20,904
 39,175
GSE CRT embedded derivative coupon interest5,873
 5,963
 17,524
 18,389
Realized and unrealized credit derivative income (loss), net(2,930) 31,926
 38,428
 57,564

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 Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
$ in thousands2019 2018 2019 2018
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) on GSE CRT embedded derivatives, net(5,195) (663) (10,399) (8,034)
GSE CRT embedded derivative coupon interest5,196
 5,638
 15,846
 16,909
Realized and unrealized credit derivative income (loss), net1
 4,975
 5,447
 8,875
(3)U.S. GAAP other investment income (loss) net on the condensed consolidated statements of operations includes the following components:
Three Months Ended 
 September 30,
 Nine Months Ended 
 September 30,
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
$ in thousands2017 2016 2017 20162019 2018 2019 2018
Dividend income809
 786
 2,427
 2,390
1,019
 853
 3,055
 2,947
Gain (loss) on foreign currency transactions, net1,504
 (1,340) 3,748
 (6,007)(14) 215
 (14) (937)
Other investment income (loss), net2,313
 (554) 6,175
 (3,617)1,005
 1,068
 3,041
 2,010
(4)U.S. GAAP repurchase agreements interest expense on the condensed consolidated statements of operations includes the following components:
Three Months Ended 
 September 30,
 Nine Months Ended 
 September 30,
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
$ in thousands2017 2016 2017 20162019 2018 2019 2018
Interest expense on repurchase agreements borrowings52,345
 29,723
 131,031
 86,621
118,832
 88,185
 350,452
 230,596
Amortization of net deferred (gain) loss on de-designated interest rate swaps(6,438) (4,831) (19,105) 11,331
(5,981) (6,422) (17,748) (19,859)
Repurchase agreements interest expense45,907
 24,892
 111,926
 97,952
112,851
 81,763
 332,704
 210,737
(5)Preferred stock dividend declared but not accumulated is a timing adjustment related to the first dividend declaration on Series C Preferred Stock. On September 14, 2017, we declared a dividend on Series C Preferred Stock that covers the period from the date of issuance, August 16, 2017, to but not including the dividend payment date, December 27, 2017. We adjusted core earnings for the period ended September 30, 2017 to exclude the portion of the dividend declared for the period from October 1, 2017 through December 26, 2017 because we do not consider the future unaccumulated portion of the dividend a current component of our capital costs.
(6)Core earnings per share attributable to common stockholders is equal to core earnings divided by the basic weighted average number of common shares outstanding.
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 Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
$ in thousands2019 2018 2019 2018
Effective net interest income(1)
83,957
 67,288
 241,914
 207,330
Dividend income1,019
 853
 3,055
 2,947
Equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated ventures403
 1,084
 1,797
 2,778
Total expenses(10,602) (11,778) (33,763) (35,382)
Total core earnings74,777
 57,447
 213,003
 177,673
Dividends to preferred stockholders(11,107) (11,107) (33,320) (33,320)
Core earnings attributable to non-controlling interest
 (724) 
 (2,240)
Core earnings attributable to common stockholders63,670
 45,616
 179,683
 142,113
(1)See below for a reconciliation of net interest income to effective net interest income, a non-GAAP measure.

Core earnings increased $2.9$18.1 million from the same period in 2016 primarily due to an $8.6 million increase in effective net interest income that was partially offset by (i) a $2.8 million increase in management fees and (ii) $2.6 million of dividends accumulated for Series C Preferred Stock issued in August 2017. Management fees increased due to a one-time cumulative adjustment of $2.3 million recorded in the three months ended September 30, 2016 and2019 compared to the issuance of Series C Preferred Stock during the quarter.
same period in 2018 primarily due to a $16.7 million increase in effective net interest income. Core earnings forincreased $37.6 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2017 decreased $4.4 million from2019 compared to the same period in 20162018 primarily due to (i) equity in losses of unconsolidated ventures of $1.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 compared to equity in earnings of $2.0 million for the same period in 2016, (ii) $2.6 million of dividends accumulated for Series C Preferred Stock issued in August 2017 and (iii) a $2.1 million increase in management fees, partially offset by a $3.1$34.6 million increase in effective net interest income.

See below for a discussion of the increase in effective net interest income in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 compared to the same period in 2018.

Effective Interest Income / Effective Yield/Yield / Effective Interest Expense / Effective Cost of Funds / Effective Net Interest Income / Effective Interest Rate Margin
We calculate effective interest income (and by calculation, effective yield) as U.S. GAAP total interest income adjusted for GSE CRT embedded derivative coupon interest that is recorded as realized and unrealized credit derivative income (loss), net. We include our GSE CRT embedded derivative coupon interest in effective interest income because GSE CRT coupon interest is not accounted for consistently under U.S. GAAP. We account for GSE CRTs purchased prior to August 24, 2015 as hybrid financial instruments, but we have elected the fair value option for GSE CRTs purchased on or after August 24, 2015. Under U.S. GAAP, coupon interest on GSE CRTs accounted for using the fair value option is recorded as interest income, whereas coupon interest on GSE CRTs accounted for as hybrid financial instruments is recorded as realized and unrealized credit derivative income (loss). We add back GSE CRT embedded derivative coupon interest to our total interest income because we consider GSE CRT embedded derivative coupon interest a current component of our total interest income irrespective of whether we elected the fair value option for the GSE CRT or accounted for the GSE CRT as a hybrid financial instrument.
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net and the amortization of net deferred gains (losses) on de-designated interest rate swaps that is recorded as repurchase agreements interest expense. We view our interest rate swaps as an economic hedge against increases in future market interest rates on our floating rate borrowings. We add back the net payments we make on our interest rate swap agreements to our total U.S. GAAP interest expense because we use interest rate swaps to add stability to interest expense. We exclude the amortization of net deferred gains (losses) on de-designated interest rate swaps from our calculation of effective interest expense because we do not consider the amortization a current component of our borrowing costs.
We calculate effective net interest income (and by calculation, effective interest rate margin) as U.S. GAAP net interest income adjusted for net interest expenseincome (expense) on our interest rate swaps that is recorded as gain (loss) on derivative instruments, amortization of net deferred gains (losses) on de-designated interest rate swaps that is recorded as repurchase agreements interest expense and GSE CRT embedded derivative coupon interest that is recorded as realized and unrealized credit derivative income (loss), net.
We believe the presentation of effective interest income, effective yield, effective interest expense, effective cost of funds, effective net interest income and effective interest rate margin measures, when considered together with U.S. GAAP financial measures, provide information that is useful to investors in understanding our borrowing costs and operating performance.

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The following tables reconcile total interest income to effective interest income and yield to effective yield for the following periods:
 Three Months Ended September 30,
 2017 2016
$ in thousandsReconciliation Yield/Effective Yield Reconciliation Yield/Effective Yield
Total interest income140,389
 3.22% 118,147
 2.94%
Add: GSE CRT embedded derivative coupon interest recorded as realized and unrealized credit derivative income (loss), net5,873
 0.14% 5,963
 0.15%
Effective interest income146,262
 3.36% 124,110
 3.09%
Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended September 30,
2017 20162019 2018
$ in thousandsReconciliation Yield/Effective Yield Reconciliation Yield/Effective YieldReconciliation Yield/Effective Yield Reconciliation Yield/Effective Yield
Total interest income392,074
 3.15% 364,093
 3.10%196,291
 3.75% 162,088
 3.53%
Add: GSE CRT embedded derivative coupon interest recorded as realized and unrealized credit derivative income (loss), net17,524
 0.14% 18,389
 0.16%5,196
 0.09% 5,638
 0.12%
Effective interest income409,598
 3.29% 382,482
 3.26%201,487
 3.84% 167,726
 3.65%
 Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2019 2018
$ in thousandsReconciliation Yield/Effective Yield Reconciliation Yield/Effective Yield
Total interest income585,586
 3.84% 466,912
 3.45%
Add: GSE CRT embedded derivative coupon interest recorded as realized and unrealized credit derivative income (loss), net15,846
 0.11% 16,909
 0.13%
Effective interest income601,432
 3.95% 483,821
 3.58%
Our effective interest income increased in the three and nine months ended September 30, 20172019 versus the 2016same periods in 2018 primarily due to higher average earning assets.
assets and higher effective yield. Our average earning assets increased to $21.0 billion and $20.3 billion for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively, from $18.4 billion and $18.1 billion for the same periods in 2018 primarily because we invested and leveraged $486.0 million in net proceeds from 2019 common stock issuances and $168.3 million in proceeds from commercial loan repayments since the beginning of 2018 primarily into newly issued 30 year fixed-rate Agency RMBS and Agency CMBS securities. The increase in effective yield for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 versus2019 compared to the 2016same period in 2018 was primarily due to the purchase of new securities at higher average earning asset yields driven byand higher index rates on floating and adjustable rate assets.

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The following tables reconcile total interest expense to effective interest expense and cost of funds to effective cost of funds for the following periods.
 Three Months Ended September 30,
 2017 2016
$ in thousandsReconciliation Cost of Funds / Effective Cost of Funds Reconciliation Cost of Funds / Effective Cost of Funds
Total interest expense54,175
 1.43% 33,258
 0.94%
Add (Less): Amortization of net deferred gain (loss) on de-designated interest rate swaps6,438
 0.17% 4,831
 0.14%
Add: Contractual net interest expense on interest rate swaps recorded as gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net17,453
 0.46% 26,388
 0.74%
Effective interest expense78,066
 2.06% 64,477
 1.82%
 Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2017 2016
$ in thousandsReconciliation Cost of Funds / Effective Cost of Funds Reconciliation Cost of Funds / Effective Cost of Funds
Total interest expense136,654
 1.26% 122,948
 1.19 %
Add (Less): Amortization of net deferred gain (loss) on de-designated interest rate swaps19,105
 0.18% (11,331) (0.11)%
Add: Contractual net interest expense on interest rate swaps recorded as gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net60,313
 0.56% 80,464
 0.78 %
Effective interest expense216,072
 2.00% 192,081
 1.86 %
Our effective interest expense and effective cost of funds increased during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 compared to the same periods in 2016 primarily due to increased borrowings and higher interest rates as a result of the December 2016, March 2017 and June 2017 increases in the federal funds interest rate.
 Three Months Ended September 30,
 2019 2018
$ in thousandsReconciliation Cost of Funds / Effective Cost of Funds Reconciliation Cost of Funds / Effective Cost of Funds
Total interest expense123,264
 2.55 % 91,253
 2.29%
Add (Less): Amortization of net deferred gain (loss) on de-designated interest rate swaps5,981
 0.12 % 6,422
 0.16%
Add (Less): Contractual net interest expense (income) on interest rate swaps recorded as gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net(11,715) (0.24)% 2,763
 0.07%
Effective interest expense117,530
 2.43 % 100,438
 2.52%


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 Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2019 2018
$ in thousandsReconciliation Cost of Funds / Effective Cost of Funds Reconciliation Cost of Funds / Effective Cost of Funds
Total interest expense365,519
 2.64 % 237,246
 2.02%
Add (Less): Amortization of net deferred gain (loss) on de-designated interest rate swaps17,748
 0.13 % 19,859
 0.17%
Add (less): Contractual net interest expense (income) on interest rate swaps recorded as gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net(23,749) (0.17)% 19,386
 0.17%
Effective interest expense359,518
 2.60 % 276,491
 2.36%
Our effective interest expense increased during the three months ended September 30, 2019 compared to the same period in 2018 primarily due to increased borrowings to finance our higher asset base. Our effective cost of funds decreased 9 basis points during the three months ended September 30, 2019 primarily due to contractual net interest income on interest rate swaps of $11.7 million during the three months ended September 30, 2019 compared to contractual net interest expense on interest rate swaps of $2.8 million for the same period in 2018. Our effective interest expense and effective cost of funds increased during the nine months ended September 30, 2019 compared to the same period in 2018 primarily due to increased borrowings and increases in the federal funds rate throughout 2018. See the preceding caption "Interest Expense and Cost of Funds" for further discussion of interest expense and cost of funds.

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The following tables reconcile net interest income to effective net interest income and net interest rate margin to effective interest rate margin for the following periods.
 Three Months Ended September 30,
 2017 2016
$ in thousandsReconciliation Net Interest Rate Margin / Effective Interest Rate Margin Reconciliation Net Interest Rate Margin / Effective Interest Rate Margin
Net interest income86,214
 1.79 % 84,889
 2.00 %
Add (Less): Amortization of net deferred (gain) loss on de-designated interest rate swaps(6,438) (0.17)% (4,831) (0.14)%
Add: GSE CRT embedded derivative coupon interest recorded as realized and unrealized credit derivative income (loss), net5,873
 0.14 % 5,963
 0.15 %
Less: Contractual net interest expense on interest rate swaps recorded as gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net(17,453) (0.46)% (26,388) (0.74)%
Effective net interest income68,196
 1.30 % 59,633
 1.27 %
Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended September 30,
2017 20162019 2018
$ in thousandsReconciliation Net Interest Rate Margin / Effective Interest Rate Margin Reconciliation Net Interest Rate Margin / Effective Interest Rate MarginReconciliation Net Interest Rate Margin / Effective Interest Rate Margin Reconciliation Net Interest Rate Margin / Effective Interest Rate Margin
Net interest income255,420
 1.89 % 241,145
 1.91 %73,027
 1.20 % 70,835
 1.24 %
Add (Less): Amortization of net deferred (gain) loss on de-designated interest rate swaps(19,105) (0.18)% 11,331
 0.11 %(5,981) (0.12)% (6,422) (0.16)%
Add: GSE CRT embedded derivative coupon interest recorded as realized and unrealized credit derivative income (loss), net17,524
 0.14 % 18,389
 0.16 %5,196
 0.09 % 5,638
 0.12 %
Less: Contractual net interest expense on interest rate swaps recorded as gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net(60,313) (0.56)% (80,464) (0.78)%
Add (Less): Contractual net interest income (expense) on interest rate swaps recorded as gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net11,715
 0.24 % (2,763) (0.07)%
Effective net interest income193,526
 1.29 % 190,401
 1.40 %83,957
 1.41 % 67,288
 1.13 %
 Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2019 2018
$ in thousandsReconciliation Net Interest Rate Margin / Effective Interest Rate Margin Reconciliation Net Interest Rate Margin / Effective Interest Rate Margin
Net interest income220,067
 1.20 % 229,666
 1.43 %
Add (Less): Amortization of net deferred (gain) loss on de-designated interest rate swaps(17,748) (0.13)% (19,859) (0.17)%
Add: GSE CRT embedded derivative coupon interest recorded as realized and unrealized credit derivative income (loss), net15,846
 0.11 % 16,909
 0.13 %
Add (Less): Contractual net interest income (expense) on interest rate swaps recorded as gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net23,749
 0.17 % (19,386) (0.17)%
Effective net interest income241,914
 1.35 % 207,330
 1.22 %
Effective net interest income and effective interest rate margin for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20172019 increased from the same period in 2016 primarily due to higherearning contractual net interest income and lower contractual net interest expense on interest rate swaps. Effective interest rate margin increased for the three months ended September 30, 2017 primarily due to lower contractual net interest expense on interest rate swaps offset by a declineof $11.7 million and $23.7 million in net interest rate margin. Effective interest rate margin for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 declined from2019, respectively, compared to incurring contractual net interest expense of $2.8 million and $19.4 million in the same periodthree and nine months ended September 30, 2018 primarily as a result of higher LIBOR rates in 2016 primarily due to higher effective cost of funds exceeding the increase in effective yield.2019.




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Repurchase Agreement Debt-to-Equity Ratio
The tables below show the allocation of our equity to our target assets, our debt-to-equity ratio, and our repurchase agreement debt-to-equity ratio as of September 30, 20172019 and December 31, 2016.2018. Our debt-to-equity ratio is calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP and is the ratio of total debt (sum of repurchase agreements and secured loans and exchangeable senior notes)loans) to total equity. We present a repurchase agreement debt-to-equity ratio, a non-GAAP financial measure of leverage, because the mortgage REIT industry primarily uses repurchase agreements, which typically mature within one year, to finance investments. We believe that presenting our repurchase agreement debt-to-equity ratio, when considered together with our U.S. GAAP financial measure of debt-to-equity ratio, provides information that is useful to investors in understanding our refinancing risks, and gives investors a comparable statistic to those other mortgage REITs who almost exclusively borrow using short-term repurchase agreements that are subject to refinancing risk.
September 30, 20172019
$ in thousands
Agency
RMBS
Residential Credit (1)
Commercial Credit (2)
Exchangeable Senior Notes and OtherTotalAgency RMBSAgency CMBS
Commercial Credit (1)
Residential Credit (2)
Total
Investments12,869,842
2,280,913
3,412,470

18,563,225
Mortgage-backed and credit risk transfer securities12,864,217
4,936,184
3,851,552
1,947,546
23,599,499
Cash and cash equivalents (3)
30,453
15,569
27,508

73,530
56,122
17,226
37,536
15,004
125,888
Restricted cash(4)
57,878
22,208


80,086
Derivative assets, at fair value (4)
7,394



7,394
2,557
981
589

4,127
Other assets82,161
6,135
66,397
3,982
158,675
76,417
13,452
111,501
50,353
251,723
Total assets12,989,850
2,302,617
3,506,375
3,982
18,802,824
13,057,191
4,990,051
4,001,178
2,012,903
24,061,323
  
Repurchase agreements11,115,979
1,688,915
1,283,944

14,088,838
11,124,901
3,306,244
2,018,542
1,622,345
18,072,032
Secured loans (5)
517,771

1,132,229

1,650,000
547,149

1,102,851

1,650,000
Exchangeable senior notes, net


157,380
157,380
Derivative liabilities, at fair value(4)39,292

1,339

40,631
33,519
12,862


46,381
Other liabilities162,669
17,566
29,995
351
210,581
56,160
1,272,761
40,999
11,958
1,381,878
Total liabilities11,835,711
1,706,481
2,447,507
157,731
16,147,430
11,761,729
4,591,867
3,162,392
1,634,303
21,150,291
  
Total equity (allocated)1,154,139
596,136
1,058,868
(153,749)2,655,394
1,295,462
398,184
838,786
378,600
2,911,032
Adjustments to calculate repurchase agreement debt-to-equity ratio:  
Net equity in unsecured assets and exchangeable senior notes (6)


(303,673)153,749
(149,924)
Net equity in unsecured assets (6)


(47,493)
(47,493)
Collateral pledged against secured loans(598,870)
(1,309,570)
(1,908,440)(633,350)
(1,276,599)
(1,909,949)
Secured loans517,771

1,132,229

1,650,000
547,149

1,102,851

1,650,000
Equity related to repurchase agreement debt1,073,040
596,136
577,854

2,247,030
1,209,261
398,184
617,545
378,600
2,603,590
Debt-to-equity ratio (7)
10.1
2.8
2.3
NA
6.0
9.0
8.3
3.7
4.3
6.8
Repurchase agreement debt-to-equity ratio (8)
10.4
2.8
2.2
NA
6.3
9.2
8.3
3.3
4.3
6.9
(1)Investments in non-Agency RMBS and GSE CRT are included in residential credit.
(2)Investments in CMBS, commercial loans and investments in unconsolidated joint ventures are included in commercial credit.
(2)Investments in non-Agency RMBS, GSE CRT and a loan participation interest are included in residential credit.
(3)Cash and cash equivalents are allocated based on a percentage of equity for Agency RMBS, residential credit and commercial credit.each asset class.
(4)DerivativeRestricted cash, derivative assets and derivative liabilities are allocated based on the hedging strategy for each asset class.
(5)Secured loans are allocated based on amount of collateral pledged.
(6)Net equity in unsecured assets and exchangeable senior notes includes commercial loans, investments in unconsolidated joint ventures exchangeable senior notes and other.
(7)Debt-to-equity ratio is calculated as the ratio of total debt (sum of repurchase agreements and secured loans and exchangeable senior notes)loans) to total equity.
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December 31, 20162018
$ in thousandsAgency
RMBS
Residential Credit (1)
Commercial Credit (2)
Exchangeable Senior Notes and OtherTotalAgency RMBSAgency CMBS
Commercial Credit (1)
Residential Credit (2)
Total
Investments9,665,860
2,763,751
2,858,376

15,287,987
Mortgage-backed and credit risk transfer securities11,124,663
1,002,510
3,286,459
1,983,010
17,396,642
Cash and cash equivalents (3)
76,067
49,582
36,139

161,788
64,908
3,781
45,632
21,296
135,617
Derivative assets, at fair value (4)
3,085

101

3,186
13,842
1,247


15,089
Other assets179,931
9,381
63,465
500
253,277
84,452
4,065
115,908
61,732
266,157
Total assets9,924,943
2,822,714
2,958,081
500
15,706,238
11,287,865
1,011,603
3,447,999
2,066,038
17,813,505
  
Repurchase agreements8,148,220
2,067,731
944,718

11,160,669
9,529,352
810,450
1,616,473
1,646,209
13,602,484
Secured loans (5)
500,150

1,149,850

1,650,000
600,856

1,049,144

1,650,000
Exchangeable senior notes


397,041
397,041
Derivative liabilities, at fair value133,832

396

134,228
Derivative liabilities, at fair value (4)
21,300
1,919
171

23,390
Other liabilities52,047
21,389
14,791
5,889
94,116
74,162
137,895
25,819
13,058
250,934
Total liabilities8,834,249
2,089,120
2,109,755
402,930
13,436,054
10,225,670
950,264
2,691,607
1,659,267
15,526,808
   
Total equity (allocated)1,090,694
733,594
848,326
(402,430)2,270,184
1,062,195
61,339
756,392
406,771
2,286,697
Adjustments to calculate repurchase agreement debt-to-equity ratio:  
Net equity in unsecured assets and exchangeable senior notes (6)


(306,656)402,430
95,774
Net equity in unsecured assets (6)


(55,594)
(55,594)
Collateral pledged against secured loans(585,504)
(1,346,078)
(1,931,582)(702,952)
(1,227,412)
(1,930,364)
Secured loans500,150

1,149,850

1,650,000
600,856

1,049,144

1,650,000
Equity related to repurchase agreement debt1,005,340
733,594
345,442

2,084,376
960,099
61,339
522,530
406,771
1,950,739
Debt-to-equity ratio (7)
7.9
2.8
2.5
NA
5.8
9.5
13.2
3.5
4.0
6.7
Repurchase agreement debt-to-equity ratio (8)
8.1
2.8
2.7
NA
5.4
9.9
13.2
3.1
4.0
7.0
(1)Investments in non-Agency RMBS and GSE CRT are included in residential credit.
(2)Investments in CMBS, commercial loans and investments in unconsolidated joint ventures are included in commercial credit.
(2)Investments in non-Agency RMBS and GSE CRT are included in residential credit.
(3)Cash and cash equivalents are allocated based on a percentage of equity for Agency RMBS, residential credit and commercial credit.each asset class.
(4)Derivative assets and liabilities are allocated based on the hedging strategy for each asset class.
(5)Secured loans are allocated based on amount of collateral pledged.
(6)Net equity in unsecured assets and exchangeable senior notes includes commercial loans, investments in unconsolidated joint ventures exchangeable senior notes and other.
(7)Debt-to-equity ratio is calculated as the ratio of total debt (sum of repurchase agreements and secured loans and exchangeable senior notes)loans) to total equity.
(8)Repurchase agreement debt-to-equity ratio is calculated as the ratio of repurchase agreements to equity related to repurchase agreement debt.


Liquidity and Capital Resources
Liquidity is a measurement of our ability to meet potential cash requirements, including ongoing commitments to pay dividends, fund investments, repayment of borrowings and other general business needs. Our primary sources of funds for liquidity consist of the net proceeds from our common and preferred equity offerings, net cash provided by operating activities, proceeds from repurchase agreements and other financing arrangements and future issuances of equity and/or debt securities.
We currently believe that we have sufficient liquidity and capital resources available for the acquisition of additional investments, repayments on borrowings, margin requirements and the payment of cash dividends as required for continued qualification as a REIT. We generally maintain liquidity to pay down borrowings under repurchase arrangements to reduce borrowing costs and otherwise efficiently manage our long-term investment capital. Because the level of these borrowings can be adjusted on a daily basis, the level of cash and cash equivalents carried on our condensed consolidated balance sheets is significantly less important than our potential liquidity available under borrowing arrangements. However, there can be no assurance that we will maintain sufficient levels of liquidity to meet any margin calls.

We held cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash of $206.0 million at September 30, 2019 (September 30, 2018: $108.5 million). Our cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash increased due to normal fluctuations in cash balances related to the

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We held cash and cash equivalents of $73.5 million at September 30, 2017 (September 30, 2016: $47.3 million). Our cash and cash equivalents increased due to normal fluctuations in cash balances related to the timing of principal and interest payments, repayments of debt, and asset purchases and sales. Our operating activities provided net cash of approximately $225.9$217.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 20172019 (September 30, 2016: $251.52018: $221.7 million).
Our investing activities used net cash of $3.1$4.9 billion in the nine months ended September 30, 20172019 compared to net cash provided fromused by investing activities of $130.7$180.7 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2016.2018. We invested $5.5$8.0 billion in mortgage-backed and credit risk transfer securities during the nine months ended September 30, 20172019 compared to investments of $2.4$5.0 billion in mortgage-backed and credit risk transfer securities $403.1 million in U.S. Treasury securities and $85.0 million in commercial loans in the nine months ended September 30, 2016.2018. We generated $1.7$1.4 billion from principal payments of mortgage-backed and credit risk transfer securities and $625.5 million from the sales of mortgage-backed and credit risk transfer securities during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 compared to $1.92019 (September 30, 2018: $1.6 billion) and $2.4 billion (September 30, 2018: $2.8 billion) from principal payments of mortgage-backed and credit risk transfer securities, $660.0 million from the sales of mortgage-backed and credit risk transfer securities and $524.5securities. We used cash of $713.2 million from the sales of U.S. Treasury securitiesto settle derivative contracts in the nine months ended September 30, 2016. We also used proceeds from sales and principal repayments2019 compared to fund termination paymentscash provided on settlement of derivative contracts of $5.8 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 compared to $60.7$249.5 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2016.2018. We also generated $7.4 million in proceeds from commercial loan repayments in the nine months ended September 30, 2019 (September 30, 2018: $160.8 million).
Our financing activities provided net cash of $2.8$4.8 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 20172019 compared to net cash used by financing activities of $388.1$21.5 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2016. Our primary source2018. Proceeds from issuance of cash flows from financing activities duringcommon stock provided $486.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 was2019. Repurchase agreement borrowings provided net proceeds from repurchase agreements of $2.9$4.5 billion (September 30, 2016: net repayments of $65.52018: $297.9 million) and net proceeds from issuance of preferred stock of $278.4 million.. We used cash of $247.5$143.4 million to extinguish a portion ofretire our exchangeable senior exchangeable notes maturing in March 2018 and to pay dividends of $152.8 million (September 30, 2016: $153.6 million). We also used cash to repurchase 2,063,451 shares of common stock for $25.0 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2016.2018. We also used cash of $195.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 (September 30, 2018: $175.8 million) to pay dividends.
As of September 30, 2017,2019, our wholly-owned subsidiary, IAS Services, had $1.65 billion in outstanding secured loans from the FHLBI. As of September 30, 2017, theThe FHLBI advancessecured loans were collateralized by non-Agency CMBS and Agency RMBS with a fair value of $1.3 billion and $598.9$633.4 million, respectively.
As of September 30, 2017,2019, the average margin requirement (weighted by borrowing amount), or the percentage amount by which the collateral value must exceed the loan amount (also refer to as the "haircut") under our repurchase agreements was 4.8%5.0% for Agency RMBS, 21.0%5.3% for Agency CMBS, 17.9% for non-Agency RMBS, 22.9%19.2% for GSE CRT and 19.5%20.0% for non-Agency CMBS. Across our repurchase agreement facilities, the haircuts range from a low of 3%3.0% to a high of 20%20.0% for Agency RMBS, a low of 10%5.0% to a high of 50%10.0% for Agency CMBS, a low of 8.0% to a high of 35.0% for non-Agency RMBS, a low of 20%15.0% to a high of 27.5%30.0% for GSE CRT and a low of 12.5%10.0% to a high of 30%40.0% for non-Agency CMBS. Declines in the value of our securities portfolio can trigger margin calls by our lenders under our repurchase agreements. An event of default or termination event would give some of our counterparties the option to terminate all repurchase transactions existing with us and require any amount due by us to the counterparties to be payable immediately.
Our total debt-to-equity ratio, which includes longer term financing, was 6.0x as of September 30, 2017 (December 31, 2016: 5.8x). We moderately increased our debt-to-equity ratio over the last nine months to finance purchases of mortgage-backed securities and to retire $242.2 million of our exchangeable senior notes.
Effects of Margin Requirements, Leverage and Credit Spreads
Our securities have values that fluctuate according to market conditions and, as discussed above, the market value of our securities will decrease as prevailing interest rates or credit spreads increase. When the value of the securities pledged to secure a repurchase loan or a secured loan decreases to the point where the positive difference between the collateral value and the loan amount is less than the haircut, our lenders may issue a margin call, which means that the lender will require us to pay the margin call in cash or pledge additional collateral to meet that margin call. Under our repurchase facilities and secured loans, our lenders have full discretion to determine the value of the securities we pledge to them. Most of our lenders will value securities based on recent trades in the market. Lenders also issue margin calls as the published current principal balance factors change on the pool of mortgages underlying the securities pledged as collateral when scheduled and unscheduled paydowns are announced monthly.
We experience margin calls and increased collateral requirements in the ordinary course of our business. In seeking to effectively manage the margin requirements established by our lenders, we maintain a position of cash and unpledged securities. We refer to this position as our liquidity. The level of liquidity we have available to meet margin calls is directly affected by our leverage levels, our haircuts and the price changes on our securities. If interest rates increase as a result of a yield curve shift or for another reason or if credit spreads widen, then the prices of our collateral (and our unpledged assets that constitute our liquidity) will decline, we will experience margin calls, and we will use our liquidity to meet the margin calls. There can be no assurance that we will maintain sufficient levels of liquidity to meet any margin calls or increased collateral

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requirements. If our haircuts increase, our liquidity will proportionately decrease. In addition, if we increase our borrowings, our liquidity will decrease by the amount of additional haircut on the increased level of indebtedness.
We intend to maintain a level of liquidity in relation to our assets that enables us to meet reasonably anticipated margin calls and increased collateral requirements but that also allows us to be substantially invested in securities. We may misjudge the appropriate amount of our liquidity by maintaining excessive liquidity, which would lower our investment returns, or by maintaining insufficient liquidity, which would force us to liquidate assets into unfavorable market conditions and harm our results of operations and financial condition.

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We are subject to financial covenants in connection with our lending, derivatives and other agreements we enter into in the normal course of our business. We intend to continue to operate in a manner which complies with all of our financial covenants. Our lending and derivative agreements provide that we may be declared in default of our obligations if our leverage ratio exceeds certain thresholds and we fail to maintain stockholders’ equity or market value above certain thresholds over specified time periods.
Forward-Looking Statements Regarding Liquidity
Based upon our current portfolio, leverage rate and available borrowing arrangements, we believe that cash flow from operations and available borrowing capacity will be sufficient to enable us to meet anticipated short-term (one year or less) liquidity requirements to fund our investment activities, pay fees under our management agreement, fund our distributions to stockholders and for other general corporate expenses.
Our ability to meet our long-term (greater than one year) liquidity and capital resource requirements will be subject to obtaining additional debt financing. We may increase our capital resources by obtaining long-term credit facilities or through public or private offerings of equity or debt securities, possibly including classes of preferred stock, common stock, and senior or subordinated notes. Such financing will depend on market conditions for capital raises and our ability to invest such offering proceeds. If we are unable to renew, replace or expand our sources of financing on substantially similar terms, it may have an adverse effect on our business and results of operations.
Contractual Obligations
We have entered into an agreement with our Manager pursuant to which our Manager is entitled to receive a management fee and the reimbursement of certain expenses. The management fee is calculated and payable quarterly in arrears in an amount equal to 1.50% of our stockholders’ equity, per annum. Refer to Note 1211 - "Related Party Transactions" of our condensed consolidated financial statements for a description of adjustments made to our stockholders' equity for purposes of calculating our management fee. Our Manager uses the proceeds from its management fee in part to pay compensation to its officers and personnel who, notwithstanding that certain of those individuals are also our officers, receive no cash compensation directly from us. We are required to reimburse our Manager for operating expenses related to us incurred by our Manager, including certain salary expenses and other expenses relating to legal, accounting, due diligence and other services. Our reimbursement obligation is not subject to any dollar limitation. Refer to Note 1211 – "Related Party Transactions" of our condensed consolidated financial statements for details of our reimbursements to our Manager.
As of September 30, 20172019, we had the following contractual obligations:
 Payments Due by Period
$ in thousandsTotal 
Less than 1
year
 1-3 years 3-5 years 
After 5
years
Repurchase agreements18,072,032
 18,072,032
 
 
 
Secured loans1,650,000
 300,000
 100,000
 
 1,250,000
Total (1)
19,722,032
 18,372,032
 100,000
 
 1,250,000
 Payments Due by Period
$ in thousandsTotal 
Less than 1
year
 1-3 years 3-5 years 
After 5
years
Repurchase agreements14,088,838
 14,088,838
 
 
 
Secured loans1,650,000
 
 300,000
 100,000
 1,250,000
Exchangeable senior notes157,822
 157,822
 
 
 
Total (1)
15,896,660
 14,246,660
 300,000
 100,000
 1,250,000
(1)Excluded from total contractual obligations are the amounts due to our Manager under the management agreement, as those obligations do not have fixed and determinable payments.
As of September 30, 20172019, we have approximately $22.655.3 million, $3.9 million and $149.9$181.7 million in contractual interest payments related to our repurchase agreements exchangeable senior notes and secured loans, respectively.


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The above table does not include total commitments of approximately $1.3 billion to fund the purchase of Agency CMBS TBA securities that will primarily settle during the fourth quarter of 2019 because these commitments are reported as an investment related payable in our condensed consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2019. These TBA purchases will be funded with a combination of shareholders' equity and debt, including paydowns of securities, proceeds from security sales and repurchase agreements.



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Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We have committed to invest up to $122.1$125.1 million in unconsolidated ventures that are sponsored by an affiliate of our Manager. The unconsolidated ventures are structured as partnerships, and we invest in the partnerships as a limited partner. As of September 30, 2017, $109.22019, $118.7 million of our commitment hasto these unconsolidated ventures had been called. We are committed to fund $12.9$6.4 million in additional capital to fund future investments and cover future expenses should they occur.
As of September 30, 2017,2019, we have an unfunded commitmentscommitment on commercial loansa loan participation interest of $5.8 million (December 31, 2016: $9.7 million).$29.9 million.

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Share-Based Compensation
We established the 2009 Equity Incentive Plan for grants of common stock and other equity based awards to our independent directors and officers and employees of our Manager and its affiliates (the "Incentive Plan"). Under theThe Incentive Plan a totalwas amended and restated as of 1,000,000May 3, 2019 to extend the term of the plan until 2029 and to reduce the number of shares of common stock are authorized for issuance. Unless terminated earlier, the Incentive Plan will terminate in 2019, but will continue to govern the unexpired awards. As of September 30, 2017, 800,128 shares of common stock remain available for future issuance under the Incentive Plan.Plan to 200,000.
We recognized compensation expense of approximately $129,000$113,000 (September 30, 2016: $85,000)2018: $107,000) and approximately $326,000$338,000 (September 30, 2016: $255,000) related2018: $306,000) for shares issued to our independent directors under our Incentive Plan for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016,2019, respectively. During the three months ended September 30, 20172019 and 2016,2018, we issued 6,6506,765 shares and 5,4486,620 shares of common stock, respectively, pursuant to the Incentive Plan to our independent directors. During the nine months ended September 30, 20172019 and 2016,2018, we issued 17,398 shares20,725 and 19,35620,262 shares of common stock, respectively, pursuant to the Incentive Plan to our independent directors. The fair market value of the shares granted was determined by the closing stock market price on the date of the grant. The grants vested immediately.
We recognized compensation expense of approximately $33,000$17,000 (September 30, 2016: $75,000)2018: $71,000) and $99,000approximately $54,000 (September 30, 2016: $170,000)2018: $115,000) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017,2019, respectively,related to for restricted stock units awarded to employees of our Manager and its affiliates which is reimbursed by our Manager under the Incentive Plan. Our Manager reimburses us for the cost of these restricted stock awards under the terms of our management agreement. At September 30, 20172019 there was approximately $263,000$149,000 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to restricted stock unit awards that is expected to be recognized over a period of up to 42 months, with a weighted-average remaining vesting period of 1718 months.
The following table summarizes the activity related to restricted stock units awarded to employees of our Manager and its affiliates for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017.2019.
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2017 20172019 2019
Restricted Stock Units 
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (1)
 Restricted Stock Units 
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (1)
Restricted Stock Units 
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (1)
 Restricted Stock Units 
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (1)
Unvested at the beginning of the period19,827
 $14.35
 18,807
 $14.37
12,520
 $15.25
 11,051
 $14.55
Shares granted during the period
 
 8,115
 15.55

 
 6,189
 15.92
Shares vested during the period
 
 (7,095) 15.78

 
 (4,720) 14.48
Unvested at the end of the period19,827
 $14.35
 19,827
 $14.35
12,520
 $15.25
 12,520
 $15.25
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Dividends
We intend to continue to make regular quarterly distributions to holders of our common stock and preferred stock. U.S. federal income tax law generally requires that a REIT distribute at least 90% of its REIT taxable income annually, determined without regard to the deduction for dividends paid and excluding net capital gains, and that it pay tax at regular corporate rates to the extent that it annually distributes less than 100% of its taxable income. Before we pay any dividend, whether for U.S. federal income tax purposes or otherwise, we must first meet both our operating requirements and debt service on our repurchase agreements and other debt payable. If our cash available for distribution is less than our taxable income, we could be required to sell assets or borrow funds to make cash distributions, or we may make a portion of the required distribution in the form of a taxable stock distribution or distribution of debt securities.
Inflation
Virtually all of our assets and liabilities are sensitive to interest rates. As a result, interest rates and other factors influence our performance far more than inflation. Changes in interest rates do not necessarily correlate with inflation rates or changes in inflation rates.
Unrelated Business Taxable Income
We have not engaged in transactions that would result in a portion of our income being treated as unrelated business taxable income.

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Exposure to Financial Counterparties
We finance a substantial portion of our investment portfolio through repurchase agreements. Under these agreements, we pledge assets from our investment portfolio as collateral. Additionally, certain counterparties may require us to provide cash collateral in the event the market value of the assets declines to maintain a contractual repurchase agreement collateral ratio. If a counterparty were to default on its obligations, we would be exposed to potential losses to the extent the fair value of collateral pledged by us to the counterparty including any accrued interest receivable on such collateral exceeded the amount loaned to us by the counterparty plus interest due to the counterparty.
We also use bilateral interest rate swaps to manage our interest rate risk. Under these agreements, we pledge assets from our investment portfolio and cash as collateral. If a counterparty were to default on its obligations, we would be exposed to potential losses to the extent the amount of securities or cash pledged exceeded the unrealized loss for the associated derivative, including the impact of any accrued interest due to or from the counterparty. Additionally if a derivative was in an unrealized gain position, we would be exposed to potential losses to the extent that the unrealized gain for the associated derivative exceeded the amount of collateral received, including the impact of any accrued interest due to or from the counterparty.
The following table summarizes our exposure to counterparties by geographic concentration as of September 30, 2019:
$ in thousandsNumber of Counterparties Repurchase Agreement Financing Interest Rate Swaps at Fair Value Exposure
North America18
 8,402,603
 (4,310) 867,130
Europe (excluding United Kingdom)7
 2,816,447
 
 371,590
Asia5
 2,805,779
 
 207,727
United Kingdom5
 4,047,203
 (42,071) 261,120
Total35
 18,072,032
 (46,381) 1,707,567

Other Matters
We believe that we satisfy the organizational requirements for REIT status, that we satisfied each of the asset tests in Section 856(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code") for the period ended September 30, 2017,2019, and that our proposed method of operation will permit us to satisfy the asset tests, gross income tests, and distribution and stock ownership requirements for our taxable year that will end on December 31, 2017.2019.
At all times, we intend to conduct our business so that neither we nor our Operating Partnership nor the subsidiaries of our Operating Partnership are required to register as an investment company under the 1940 Act. If we were required to register as an investment company, then our use of leverage would be substantially reduced. Because we are a holding company that conducts our business through our Operating Partnership and the Operating Partnership’s wholly-owned or majority-owned subsidiaries, the securities issued by these subsidiaries that are excepted from the definition of "investment company" under Section 3(c)(1) or Section 3(c)(7) of the 1940 Act, together with any other investment securities the Operating Partnership may own, may not have a combined value in excess of 40% of the value of the Operating Partnership’s total assets (exclusive of U.S. government securities and cash items) on an unconsolidated basis, which we refer to as the 40% test. This requirement limits the types of businesses in which we are permitted to engage in through our subsidiaries. In addition, we believe neither we nor the Operating Partnership are considered an investment company under Section 3(a)(1)(A) of the 1940 Act because they do not engage primarily or hold themselves out as being engaged primarily in the business of investing, reinvesting or trading in securities. Rather, through the Operating Partnership’s wholly-owned or majority-owned subsidiaries, we and the Operating Partnership are primarily engaged in the non-investment company businesses of these subsidiaries. IAS Asset I LLC and certain of the Operating Partnership’s other subsidiaries that we may form in the future rely upon the exclusion from the definition of "investment company" under the 1940 Act provided by Section 3(c)(5)(C) of the 1940 Act, which is available for entities "primarily engaged in the business of purchasing or otherwise acquiring mortgages and other liens on and interests in real estate." This exclusion generally requires that at least 55% of each subsidiary’s portfolio be comprised of qualifying assets and at least 80% be comprised of qualifying assets and real estate-related assets (and no more than 20% comprised of miscellaneous assets). We calculate that as of September 30, 20172019, we conducted our business so as not to be regulated as an investment company under the 1940 Act.

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ITEM 3.QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.
The primary components of our market risk are related to interest rate, principal prepayment and market value. While we do not seek to avoid risk completely, we believe the risk can be quantified from historical experience and we seek to actively manage that risk, to earn sufficient compensation to justify taking those risks and to maintain capital levels consistent with the risks we undertake.
Interest Rate Risk
Interest rate risk is highly sensitive to many factors, including governmental, monetary and tax policies, domestic and international economic and political considerations, and other factors beyond our control. We are subject to interest rate risk in connection with our investments and our repurchase agreements. Our repurchase agreements are typically of limited duration

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and will be periodically refinanced at current market rates. We mitigate this risk through utilization of derivative contracts, primarily interest rate swap agreements, TBAs and futures contracts.
Interest Rate Effect on Net Interest Income
Our operating results depend in large part upon differences between the yields earned on our investments and our cost of borrowing and interest rate hedging activities. Most of our repurchase agreements provide financing based on a floating rate of interest calculated on a fixed spread over LIBOR. The fixed spread will vary depending on the type of underlying asset which collateralizes the financing. Accordingly, the portion of our portfolio which consists of floating interest rate assets are match-funded utilizing our expected sources of short-term financing, while our fixed interest rate assets are not match-funded. During periods of rising interest rates, the borrowing costs associated with our investments tend to increase while the income earned on our fixed interest rate investments may remain substantially unchanged. This increase in borrowing costs results in the narrowing of the net interest spread between the related assets and borrowings and may even result in losses. Further, during this portion of the interest rate and credit cycles, defaults could increase and result in credit losses to us, which could adversely affect our liquidity and operating results. Such delinquencies or defaults could also have an adverse effect on the spread between interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities.
Hedging techniques are partly based on assumed levels of prepayments of our RMBS. If prepayments are slower or faster than assumed, the life of the RMBS will be longer or shorter, which would reduce the effectiveness of any hedging strategies we may use and may cause losses on such transactions. Hedging strategies involving the use of derivative securities are highly complex and may produce volatile returns.
Interest Rate Effects on Fair Value
Another component of interest rate risk is the effect that changes in interest rates will have on the market value of the assets that we acquire. We face the risk that the market value of our assets will increase or decrease at different rates than those of our liabilities, including our hedging instruments.
We primarily assess our interest rate risk by estimating the duration of our assets and the duration of our liabilities. Duration measures the market price volatility of financial instruments as interest rates change. We generally calculate duration using various financial models and empirical data. Different models and methodologies can produce different duration numbers for the same securities.
The impact of changing interest rates on fair value can change significantly when interest rates change materially. Therefore, the volatility in the fair value of our assets could increase significantly in the event interest rates change materially. In addition, other factors impact the fair value of our interest rate-sensitive investments and hedging instruments, such as the shape of the yield curve, market expectations as to future interest rate changes and other market conditions. Accordingly, changes in actual interest rates may have a material adverse effect on us.

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Spread Risk
We employ a variety of spread risk management techniques that seek to mitigate the influences of spread changes on our book value and our liquidity to help us achieve our investment objectives. We refer to the difference between interest rates on our investments and interest rates on risk free instruments as spreads. The yield on our investments changes over time due to the level of risk free interest rates, the creditworthiness of the security, and the price of the perceived risk. The change in the market yield of our interest rate hedges also changes primarily with the level of risk free interest rates. We manage spread risk through careful asset selection, sector allocation, regulating our portfolio value-at-risk, and maintaining adequate liquidity. Changes in spreads impact our book value and our liquidity and could cause us to sell assets and to change our investment strategy in order to maintain liquidity and preserve book value.
Prepayment Risk
As we receive prepayments of principal on our investments, premiums paid on these investments are amortized against interest income. In general, an increase in prepayment rates will accelerate the amortization of purchase premiums, thereby reducing the interest income earned on the investments. Conversely, discounts on such investments are accreted into interest income. In general, an increase in prepayment rates will accelerate the accretion of purchase discounts, thereby increasing the interest income earned on the investments.

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Extension Risk
We compute the projected weighted average life of our investments based upon assumptions regarding the rate at which the borrowers will prepay the underlying mortgages. In general, when a fixed-rate or hybrid adjustable-rate security is acquired with borrowings, we may, but are not required to, enter into an interest rate swap agreement or other hedging instrument that effectively fixes our borrowing costs for a period close to the anticipated average life of the fixed-rate portion of the related assets. This strategy is designed to protect us from rising interest rates, because the borrowing costs are fixed for the duration of the fixed-rate portion of the related target asset.
However, if prepayment rates decrease in a rising interest rate environment, then the life of the fixed-rate portion of the related assets could extend beyond the term of the swap agreement or other hedging instrument. This could have a negative impact on our results from operations, as borrowing costs would no longer be fixed after the end of the hedging instrument, while the income earned on the hybrid adjustable-rate assets would remain fixed. This situation may also cause the market value of our hybrid adjustable-rate assets to decline, with little or no offsetting gain from the related hedging transactions. In extreme situations, we may be forced to sell assets to maintain adequate liquidity, which could cause us to incur losses.
Market Risk
Market Value Risk
Our available-for-sale securities are reflected at their estimated fair value with unrealized gains and losses excluded from earnings and reported in other comprehensive income pursuant to ASC Topic 320. The estimated fair value of these securities fluctuates primarily due to changes in interest rates and other factors. Generally, in a rising interest rate environment, the estimated fair value of these securities would be expected to decrease; conversely, in a decreasing interest rate environment, the estimated fair value of these securities would be expected to increase.
The sensitivity analysis table presented below shows the estimated impact of an instantaneous parallel shift in the yield curve, up and down 50 and 100 basis points, on the market value of our interest rate-sensitive investments and net interest income, including net interest paid or received under interest rate swaps, at September 30, 20172019, assuming a static portfolio. When evaluating the impact of changes in interest rates, prepayment assumptions and principal reinvestment rates are adjusted based on our Manager’s expectations. The analysis presented utilized assumptions, models and estimates of our Manager based on our Manager’s judgment and experience.
Change in Interest Rates 
Percentage Change in Projected
Net Interest Income
 
Percentage Change in Projected
Portfolio Value
 
Percentage Change in Projected
Net Interest Income
 
Percentage Change in Projected
Portfolio Value
+1.00% (21.95)% (1.62)% 1.56 % (1.90)%
+0.50% (7.07)% (0.58)% 1.79 % (0.85)%
-0.50% 1.84 % 0.66 % (4.93)% 0.45 %
-1.00% (4.40)% 0.78 % (7.92)% 0.85 %
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occur that would affect the outcomes. The base interest rate scenario assumes interest rates at September 30, 2017.2019. Furthermore, while we generally expect to retain such assets and the associated interest rate risk to maturity, future purchases and sales of assets could materially change our interest rate risk profile.
Given the low interest rates at September 30, 2017,2019, we applied a floor of 0% for all anticipated interest rates included in our assumptions. Because of this floor, we anticipate that any hypothetical interest rate shock decrease would have a limited positive impact on our funding costs; however, because prepayment speeds are unaffected by this floor, we expect that any increase in our prepayment speeds (occurring as a result of any interest rate decrease or otherwise) could result in an acceleration of our premium amortization on Agency and interest-only securities purchased at a premium, and accretion of discount on our non-Agency RMBSsecurities purchased at a discount. As a result, because this floor limits the positive impact of any interest rate decrease on our funding costs, hypothetical interest rate decreases could cause the fair value of our financial instruments and our net interest income to decline.
The information set forth in the interest rate sensitivity table above and all related disclosures constitutes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act. Actual results could differ significantly from those estimated in the foregoing interest rate sensitivity table.

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Real Estate Risk
Residential and commercial property values are subject to volatility and may be adversely affected by a number of factors, including, but not limited to: national, regional and local economic conditions (which may be adversely affected by industry slowdowns and other factors); local real estate conditions (such as the supply of housing stock); changes or continued weakness in specific industry segments; construction quality, age and design; demographic factors; and retroactive changes to building or similar codes. In addition, decreases in property values reduce the value of the collateral and the potential proceeds available to a borrower to repay our loans, which could also cause us to suffer losses.
Credit Risk
We believe that our investment strategy will generally keep our credit losses and financing costs low. However, we retain the risk of potential credit losses on all of our residential and commercial mortgage investments. We seek to manage this risk through our pre-acquisition due diligence process. In addition, we re-evaluate the credit risk inherent in our investments on a regular basis pursuant to fundamental considerations such as GDP, unemployment, interest rates, retail sales, store closings/openings, corporate earnings, housing inventory, affordability and regional home price trends. We also review key loan credit metrics including, but not limited to, payment status, current loan-to-value ratios, current borrower credit scores and debt yields. These characteristics assist in determining the likelihood and severity of loan loss as well as prepayment and extension expectations. We then perform structural analysis under multiple scenarios to establish likely cash flow profiles and credit enhancement levels relative to collateral performance projections. This analysis allows us to quantify our opinions of credit quality and fundamental value, which are key drivers of portfolio management decisions.
Foreign Exchange Rate Risk
We have an investment in a commercial loan denominated in foreign currency and an investment in an unconsolidated joint venture whose net assets and results of operations are exposed to foreign currency translation risk when translated in U.S. dollars upon consolidation. We seek to hedge our foreign currency exposures by purchasing currency forward contracts.
Risk Management
To the extent consistent with maintaining our REIT qualification, we seek to manage risk exposure to protect our investment portfolio against the effects of major interest rate changes. We generally seek to manage this risk by:
monitoring and adjusting, if necessary, the reset index and interest rate related to our target assets and our financings;
attempting to structure our financing agreements to have a range of different maturities, terms, amortizations and interest rate adjustment periods;
using hedging instruments, primarily interest rate swap agreements but also financial futures, options, interest rate cap agreements, floors and forward sales to adjust the interest rate sensitivity of our target assets and our borrowings; and
actively managing, on an aggregate basis, the interest rate indices, interest rate adjustment periods, and gross reset margins of our target assets and the interest rate indices and adjustment periods of our financings.


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ITEM 4.CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.


Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act.
We have evaluated, with the participation of our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of September 30, 2017.2019. Based upon our evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the applicable rules and forms, and that it is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
There are inherent limitations to the effectiveness of any system of disclosure controls and procedures, including the possibility of human error and the circumvention or overriding of the controls and procedures. Accordingly, even effective disclosure controls and procedures can only provide reasonable assurance of achieving their control objectives.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) of the Exchange Act) during the quarter ended September 30, 20172019 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.




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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
 
ITEM 1.LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
From time to time, we may be involved in various claims and legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business. As of September 30, 2017,2019, we were not involved in any such legal proceedings.
ITEM 1A.RISK FACTORS.
There were no material changes during the period covered by this Report to the risk factors previously disclosed in our annual reportAnnual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016,2018, as filed with the SEC on February 21, 2017, other than the risk factor disclosed below.20, 2019. Additional risks not presently known, or that we currently deem immaterial, also may have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Our independent registered public accounting firm has advised us that it identified an issue related to an independence requirement contained in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 regulations regarding auditor independence.
In May 2016, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (“PwC”) advised us that it had identified an issue related to its independence under Rule 2-01(c)(1)(ii)(A) of Regulation S-X (the “Loan Rule”) with respect to certain of PwC’s lenders who own certain Invesco registered funds managed by our Manager or certain other investment adviser affiliates of Invesco Ltd., our Manager's parent company. The Company and such funds are required to have their financial statements audited by a public accounting firm that qualifies as independent under various SEC rules. As discussed below, the Staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC Staff”) has issued a “no-action” letter to another mutual fund complex under substantially similar circumstances that provides temporary relief for eighteen months from the date of the no-action letter issuance.
The Loan Rule prohibits accounting firms, such as PwC, from having certain financial relationships with their audit clients and affiliated entities. Specifically, the Loan Rule provides, in relevant part, that an accounting firm is not independent if it receives a loan from a lender that is a “record or beneficial owner of more than ten percent of the audit client’s equity securities.” For purposes of the Loan Rule, audit clients include the Company, all of the registered investment companies advised by affiliates of Invesco Ltd., as well as Invesco Ltd. and its other subsidiaries (collectively, the “Invesco Fund Complex”) for which PwC also serves as independent auditor. PwC informed us it has relationships with lenders who hold, as record owner, more than ten percent of the shares of certain funds within the Invesco Fund Complex. These relationships call into question PwC’s independence under the Loan Rule with respect to those funds, as well as the Company and all other funds in the Invesco Fund Complex.
On June 20, 2016, the SEC Staff issued a “no-action” letter to another mutual fund complex (see Fidelity Management & Research Company et al., No-Action Letter) related to the audit independence issue described above. In that letter, the SEC Staff confirmed that it would not recommend enforcement action against an audit client that relied on audit services performed by an audit firm that was not in compliance with the Loan Rule in certain specified circumstances. The circumstances described in the no-action letter are substantially similar to the circumstances that called into question PwC’s independence under the Loan Rule with respect to the Invesco Fund Complex, including the Company. We therefore believe that we can rely on the letter to continue to issue financial statements that are audited by PwC, and we intend to do so. On September 22, 2017, the SEC Staff issued a letter extending the relief in the June 2016 no-action letter referenced above. The extension makes no changes to the circumstances in the original no-action letter and does not include a new expiration date, providing indefinite relief.
If in the future the independence of PwC is called into question under the Loan Rule by circumstances that are not addressed in the SEC Staff’s no-action letter we will need to take other action and incur additional costs in order for our filings with the SEC containing financial statements to be deemed compliant with applicable securities laws. Such action may include obtaining the review and audit of the financial statements filed by the Company by another independent registered public accounting firm. In addition, under such circumstances the Company’s eligibility to issue securities under its existing registration statements on Form S-3 and Form S-8 may be impacted and certain financial reporting covenants with our counterparties may be impacted. A default under our financing agreements could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, financial condition and stock price.

ITEM 2.UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS.
During the three months ended September 30, 2017,2019, we did not repurchase any shares of our common stock.
ITEM 3.DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES.
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ITEM 4.MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES.
Not applicable.
ITEM 5.OTHER INFORMATION.
None.


ITEM 6.EXHIBITS.
A list of exhibits to this Form 10-Q is set forth on the Exhibit Index and is incorporated herein by reference.




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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
 INVESCO MORTGAGE CAPITAL INC.
   
November 6, 20177, 2019By:/s/ John M. Anzalone
  John M. Anzalone
  Chief Executive Officer
   
November 6, 20177, 2019By:/s/ RichardR. Lee Phegley, Jr.
  RichardR. Lee Phegley, Jr.
  Chief Financial Officer




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EXHIBIT INDEX
Item 6.        Exhibits
 
Exhibit
No.
  Description
  
3.1

  
  
3.2

  
  
3.3

 
3.4
  
3.43.5

 
3.6
   
3.53.7

 
3.8
4.1
   
10.1

 
   
31.1

  
  
31.2

  
  
32.1

  
  
32.2

  
  
101

  
The following series of unaudited XBRL-formatted documents are collectively included herewith as Exhibit 101. The financial information is extracted from Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc.’s unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements and notes that are included in this Form 10-Q Report.
101.INS XBRL Instance Document - The instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document.
 
101.SCH XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
 
101.CAL XBRL Taxonomy Calculation Linkbase Document
 
101.LAB XBRL Taxonomy Label Linkbase Document
 
101.PRE XBRL Taxonomy Presentation Linkbase Document
 
101.DEF XBRL Taxonomy Definition Linkbase Document


104
Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)


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