UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549


FORM 10-Q


(Mark One)

x

[X]

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934


For the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2006March 31, 2007


OR


[   ]

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934


For the transition period from ______________ to ______________


Commission File Number:  000-27816


REDWOOD MORTGAGE INVESTORS VIII,

a California Limited Partnership

(Exact

 (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


California

94-3158788

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation

(I.R.S. Employer

or organization)

Identification No.)


900 Veterans Blvd., Suite 500, Redwood City, CA

94063-1743

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)


(650) 365-5341

(Registrant’s

 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)


NOT APPLICABLE

(Former

 (Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)


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.


Yes

XX

No


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large Accelerated Filero

Accelerated Filero

Non-Accelerated Filerx


Large Accelerated Filer  [  ]                                                                Accelerated Filer  [  ]                                                      Non-Accelerated Filer  [X]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).


Yes

No

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Part I – Item 1.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


REDWOOD MORTGAGE INVESTORS VIII

(A California Limited Partnership)

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2006 andMARCH 31, 2007 (unaudited) AND DECEMBER 31, 2005 (unaudited)2006 (audited)

(in thousands)


ASSETS

 

 

September 30,

 

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2006

 

 

 

2005

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

27,242

 

 

 

$

28,853

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loans

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loans, secured by deeds of trust

 

 

252,924

 

 

 

 

214,012

 

Allowance for loan losses

 

 

(3,692

)

 

 

 

(3,138

)

Net loans

 

 

249,232

 

 

 

 

210,874

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest and other receivables

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accrued interest and late fees

 

 

3,290

 

 

 

 

3,254

 

Advances on loans

 

 

155

 

 

 

 

103

 

Total interest and other receivables

 

 

3,445

 

 

 

 

3,357

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loan origination fees, net

 

 

24

 

 

 

 

72

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Real estate held for sale, net of allowance of $1,417 and $1,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

for September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, respectively

 

 

19,893

 

 

 

 

21,328

 

Total other assets

 

 

19,917

 

 

 

 

21,400

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total assets

 

$

299,836

 

 

 

$

264,484

 


  March 31,  December 31, 
  2007  2006 
Cash and cash equivalents $14,454  $18,096 
         
Loans        
Loans, secured by deeds of trust  268,302   261,097 
Allowance for loan losses  (2,559)  (2,786)
Net loans  265,743   258,311 
         
Interest and other receivables        
Accrued interest and late fees  4,050   3,384 
Advances on loans  4   96 
Total interest and other receivables  4,054   3,480 
         
Loan origination fees, net  78   104 
         
Real estate held for sale, net of allowance of $2,348        
for March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006  28,035   25,231 
Total other assets  28,113   25,335 
         
Total assets $312,364  $305,222 


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


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REDWOOD MORTGAGE INVESTORS VIII

(A California Limited Partnership)

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2006 andMARCH 31, 2007 (unaudited) AND DECEMBER 31, 2005 (unaudited)2006 (audited)

(in thousands)


LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS’ CAPITAL

 

 

September 30,

 

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2006

 

 

 

2005

 

Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Line of credit

 

$

34,700

 

 

 

$

32,000

 

Accounts payable

 

 

30

 

 

 

 

10

 

Payable to affiliate

 

 

427

 

 

 

 

489

 

Other liabilities

 

 

72

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities

 

 

35,229

 

 

 

 

32,499

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Minority interest

 

 

2,989

 

 

 

 

3,042

 

Investors in applicant status

 

 

699

 

 

 

 

776

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Partners’ capital

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Limited partners’ capital, subject to redemption net of

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

unallocated syndication costs of $1.687 and $1,653 for

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, respectively;

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and Formation Loan receivable of $12,464 and $11,506 for

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, respectively

 

 

260,695

 

 

 

 

227,970

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

General partners’ capital, net of unallocated syndication costs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

of $17 and $16 for September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

respectively

 

 

224

 

 

 

 

197

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total partners’ capital

 

 

260,919

 

 

 

 

228,167

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities and partners’ capital

 

$

299,836

 

 

 

$

264,484

 


  March 31,  December 31, 
  2007  2006 
Liabilities        
Line of credit $28,700  $30,700 
Accounts payable  52   76 
Payable to affiliate  549   481 
Accrued liabilities  344    
Note payable  500    
Total liabilities  30,145   31,257 
         
Minority interest  3,035   3,017 
Investors in applicant status  971   557 
         
Partners’ capital        
Limited partners’ capital, subject to redemption net of unallocated        
syndication costs of $1,745 and $1,743 for March 31, 2007 and        
December 31, 2006, respectively; and Formation Loan receivable        
of $12,727 and $12,693 for March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006,        
respectively  277,977   270,160 
         
General partners’ capital, net of unallocated syndication costs of $18        
and $17 for March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively  236   231 
         
Total partners’ capital  278,213   270,391 
         
Total liabilities and partners’ capital $312,364  $305,222 



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


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REDWOOD MORTGAGE INVESTORS VIII

(A California Limited Partnership)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,MARCH 31, 2007 AND 2006 AND 2005 (unaudited)

(in thousands, except for per limited partner amounts)

 

THREE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30,

 

 

NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30,

 

 

2006

 

 

2005

 

 

2006

 

 

2005

Revenues

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest on loans

$

6,616

 

$

4,911

 

$

19,839

 

$

13,305

Interest-bank

 

18

 

 

4

 

 

40

 

 

88

Late fees

 

94

 

 

28

 

 

230

 

 

85

Gain on sale of real estate held for sale

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

183

Imputed interest on Formation Loan

 

99

 

 

100

 

 

295

 

 

299

Other

 

20

 

 

56

 

 

99

 

 

162

 

 

6,847

 

 

5,099

 

 

20,503

 

 

14,122

Expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mortgage servicing fees

 

630

 

 

479

 

 

1,845

 

 

1,228

Interest expense

 

557

 

 

113

 

 

1,902

 

 

149

Amortization of loan origination fees

 

23

 

 

15

 

 

67

 

 

50

Provisions for losses on loans and real

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

estate held for sale

 

301

 

 

77

 

 

1,155

 

 

168

Asset management fees

 

255

 

 

212

 

 

726

 

 

592

Clerical costs through Redwood

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mortgage Corp.

 

82

 

 

79

 

 

246

 

 

217

Professional services

 

15

 

 

21

 

 

166

 

 

101

Amortization of discount on

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

imputed interest

 

99

 

 

100

 

 

295

 

 

299

Other

 

55

 

 

48

 

 

233

 

 

123

 

 

2,017

 

 

1,144

 

 

6,635

 

 

2,927

Net income

$

4,830

 

$

3,955

 

$

13,868

 

$

11,195

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income: general partners (1%)

$

48

 

$

40

 

$

138

 

$

112

limited partners (99%)

 

4,782

 

 

3,915

 

 

13,730

 

 

11,083

 

$

4,830

 

$

3,955

 

$

13,868

 

$

11,195

Net income per $1,000 invested by limited

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

partners for entire period

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-where income is compounded and retained

$

17.42

 

$

17.07

 

$

52.92

 

$

52.32

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-where partner receives income in monthly

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

distributions

$

17.31

 

$

16.97

 

$

51.71

 

$

51.14


  2007  2006 
Revenues      
Interest on loans $6,810  $6,422 
Interest-bank  24   12 
Late fees  93   67 
Imputed interest on Formation Loan  159   98 
Other  12   60 
   7,098   6,659 
Expenses        
Mortgage servicing fees  659   571 
Interest expense  512   515 
Amortization of loan origination fees  26   18 
Provisions for losses on loans and real estate held        
for sale  133   573 
Asset management fees  267   228 
Clerical costs through Redwood Mortgage Corp.  83   82 
Professional services  75   71 
Amortization of discount on imputed interest  159   98 
Other  44   91 
   1,958   2,247 
Net income $5,140  $4,412 
         
Net income:  general partners (1%) $51  $44 
limited partners (99%)  5,089   4,368 
  $5,140  $4,412 
Net income per $1,000 invested by limited        
partners for entire period        
         
-where income is compounded and retained $17.42  $17.26 
         
-where partner receives income in monthly        
distributions $17.32  $17.16 


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


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REDWOOD MORTGAGE INVESTORS VIII

(A California Limited Partnership)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE NINETHREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,MARCH 31, 2007 AND 2006 AND 2005 (unaudited)

(in thousands)

 

 

2006

 

 

 

2005

 

Cash flows from operating activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

13,868

 

 

 

$

11,195

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

provided by operating activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Imputed interest income

 

 

(295

)

 

 

 

(299

)

Amortization of discount

 

 

295

 

 

 

 

299

 

Amortization of loan origination fees

 

 

67

 

 

 

 

50

 

Provision for loan and real estate losses

 

 

1,155

 

 

 

 

168

 

Gain on sale of real estate

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

(183

)

Change in operating assets and liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accrued interest and late fees

 

 

(36

)

 

 

 

(994

)

Advances on loans

 

 

(52

)

 

 

 

(26

)

Loan origination fees

 

 

(19

)

 

 

 

(3

)

Accounts payable

 

 

20

 

 

 

 

41

 

Payable to affiliate

 

 

(62

)

 

 

 

21

 

Other liabilities

 

 

72

 

 

 

 

-

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

 

15,013

 

 

 

 

10,269

 

Cash flows from investing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loans originated

 

 

(131,328

)

 

 

 

(137,471

)

Principal collected on loans

 

 

92,893

 

 

 

 

93,545

 

Payments for development of real estate

 

 

(280

)

 

 

 

(756

)

Proceeds from disposition of real estate

 

 

637

 

 

 

 

1,541

 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

 

(38,078

)

 

 

 

(43,141

)

Cash flows from financing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Borrowings (payments) on line of credit, net

 

 

2,700

 

 

 

 

1,000

 

Contributions by partner applicants

 

 

27,355

 

 

 

 

32,167

 

Partners’ withdrawals

 

 

(7,249

)

 

 

 

(5,519

)

Syndication costs paid

 

 

(297

)

 

 

 

(672

)

Formation Loan lending

 

 

(2,114

)

 

 

 

(2,397

)

Formation Loan collections

 

 

1,112

 

 

 

 

884

 

Increase/(decrease) in minority interest

 

 

(53

)

 

 

 

137

 

Net cash provided by financing activities

 

 

21,454

 

 

 

 

25,600

 

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

 

 

(1,611

)

 

 

 

(7,272

)

Cash and cash equivalents – beginning of period

 

 

28,853

 

 

 

 

16,301

 

Cash and cash equivalents – end of period

 

 

27,242

 

 

 

 

9,029

 

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash paid for interest

 

$

1,902

 

 

 

$

149

 


  2007  2006 
Cash flows from operating activities        
Net income $5,140  $4,412 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash        
provided by operating activities        
Imputed interest income  (159)  (98)
Amortization of discount  159   98 
Amortization of loan origination fees  26   18 
Provision for loan and real estate losses  133   573 
Change in operating assets and liabilities        
Accrued interest and late fees  (1,089)  (126)
Advances on loans  40   60)
Accounts payable  (24)  7 
Payable to affiliate  68   (28)
Other liabilities     (7)
Net cash provided by operating activities  4,294   4,909 
         
Cash flows from investing activities        
Loans originated  (35,580)  (68,609)
Principal collected on loans  26,694   13,934 
Payments for development of real estate  (164)  (117)
Net cash used in investing activities  (9,050)  (54,792)
         
Cash flows from financing activities        
Borrowings (payments) on line of credit, net  (2,000)  18,000 
Contributions by partner applicants  6,200   10,178 
Partners’ withdrawals  (2,939)  (2,089)
Syndication costs paid  (98)  (104)
Formation Loan lending  (444)  (746)
Formation Loan collections  377   1,112 
Increase in minority interest  18   30 
Net cash provided by financing activities  1,114   26,381 
         
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents  (3,642)  (23,502)
         
Cash and cash equivalents – beginning of period  18,096   28,853 
         
Cash and cash equivalents – end of period  14,454   5,351 
         
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information        
Cash paid for interest $512  $515 

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


During the thirdfirst quarter of 2006,2007, the partnership sold oneacquired a single family residence through foreclosure.  This resulted in an increase in asset value of its real estate owned properties of $2,640,000, an increase in notes payable of $844,000 and took a note back fromdecrease of $1,320,000 in loans receivable, $399,000 in accrued interest, $52,000 in advances and $25,000 in late charge receivables.  In addition, the buyer. Thispartnership sold a defaulted loan to a third party in return for cash.  As a result, $360,000 was written off, which resulted in an increasea decrease in loans receivable and a decrease in real estate owned properties of $588,000.

allowance for loan loss reserve.

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REDWOOD MORTGAGE INVESTORS VIII

(A California Limited Partnership)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2006MARCH 31, 2007 (unaudited)



NOTE 1 – GENERAL


In the opinion of the management of the partnership, the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments, consisting of normal, recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly the consolidated financial information included therein. These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements included in the partnership’s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 20052006 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The results of operations for the ninethree month period ended September 30, 2006March 31, 2007 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results to be expected for the full year.


Formation Loans


The following summarizes Formation Loan transactions to September 30, 2006March 31, 2007 (in thousands):

 

1st

 

2nd

 

3rd

 

4th

 

5th

 

6th

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Limited partner

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

contributions

$14,932

 

$29,993

 

$29,999

 

$49,985

 

$74,904

 

$39,545

 

$239,358

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Formation Loan made

1,075

 

2,272

 

2,218

 

3,777

 

5,661

 

3,002

 

18,005

Discount on imputed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

interest

(2)

 

(174)

 

(188)

 

(387)

 

(1,053)

 

(513)

 

(2,317)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Formation Loan made,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

net

1,073

 

2,098

 

2,030

 

3,390

 

4,608

 

2,489

 

15,688

Repayments to date

(968)

 

(1,355)

 

(895)

 

(1,117)

 

(779)

 

(73)

 

(5,187)

Early withdrawal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

penalties applied

(83)

 

(127)

 

(91)

 

(25)

 

(28)

 

-

 

(354)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Formation Loan, net

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

at September 30, 2006

22

 

616

 

1,044

 

2,248

 

3,801

 

2,416

 

10,147

Unamortized discount

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

on imputed interest

2

 

174

 

188

 

387

 

1,053

 

513

 

2,317

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30, 2006

$24

 

$790

 

$1,232

 

$2,635

 

$4,854

 

$2,929

 

$12,464

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Percent loaned

7.2%

 

7.6%

 

7.4%

 

7.6%

 

7.6%

 

7.6%

 

7.5%


  1st  2nd  3rd  4th  5th  6th  Total 
                      
Limited partner                     
contributions $14,932  $29,993  $29,999  $49,985  $74,904  $53,227  $253,040 
                             
Formation Loan made  1,075   2,272   2,218   3,777   5,661   4,006   19,009 
Discount on imputed                            
interest     (146)  (162)  (341)  (1,283)  (1,391)  (3,323)
                             
Formation Loan made,                            
net  1,075   2,126   2,056   3,436   4,378   2,615   15,686 
Repayments to date  (991)  (1,442)  (980)  (1,276)  (1,008)  (177)  (5,874)
Early withdrawal                            
penalties applied  (84)  (135)  (100)  (39)  (49)     (407)
                             
Formation Loan, net                            
at March 31, 2007     549   976   2,121   3,321   2,438   9,405 
Unamortized discount                            
on imputed interest     146   162   341   1,283   1,391   3,323 
                             
Balance                            
March 31, 2007 $  $695  $1,138  $2,462  $4,604  $3,829  $12,728 
                             
Percent loaned  7.2%  7.6%  7.4%  7.6%  7.6%  7.5%  7.5%

The Formation Loan has been deducted from limited partners’ capital in the consolidated balance sheets. As amounts are collected from Redwood Mortgage Corp., the deduction from capital will be reduced. Interest has been imputed at the market rate of interest in effect at the date of the offerings’ close. An estimated amount of imputed interest was recorded for the offerings still outstanding. During the ninethree month periods ended September 30,March 31, 2007 and 2006, and 2005, amortization expense of $295,000$159,000 and $299,000,$98,000, respectively, was recorded related to the discount on the imputed interest.



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REDWOOD MORTGAGE INVESTORS VIII

(A California Limited Partnership)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2006MARCH 31, 2007 (unaudited)



NOTE 1 – GENERAL (continued)

(continued)

Syndication costs


The partnership bears its own syndication costs, other than certain sales commissions, including legal and accounting expenses, printing costs, selling expenses, and filing fees. Syndication costs are charged against partners’ capital and are being allocated to the individual partners consistent with the partnership agreement.


Through September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, syndication costs of $4,116,000$4,361,000 had been incurred by the partnership with the following distribution (in thousands):

Costs incurred

 

$

4,116

 

Early withdrawal penalties applied

 

 

(124

)

Allocated to date

 

 

(2,288

)

 

 

 

 

 

September 30, 2006 balance

 

$

1,704

 


Costs incurred $4,361 
Early withdrawal penalties applied  (137)
Allocated to date  (2,461)
     
March 31, 2007 balance $1,763 

The sixth offering of 100,000,000 units ($100,000,000) commenced August 4, 2005. Syndication costs attributable to the sixth offering will be limited to the lesser of 10% of the gross proceeds or $4,000,000 with excess to be paid by the general partners. As of September 30, 2006March 31, 2007 the sixth offering had incurred syndication costs of $858,000 (2.20%$1,103,000 (2.10% of contributions). Syndication costs are typically higher in the early stages of an offering.



NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES


Basis of presentation


The partnership’s consolidated financial statements include the accounts of its 100%-owned subsidiaries, Russian Hill Property Company, LLC (“Russian”) and Borrette Property Company, LLC (“Borrette”), and its 72.5%-owned subsidiary, Larkin Property Company, LLC (“Larkin”). All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

Reclassifications

Certain reclassifications, not affecting previously reported net income or total partner capital, have been made to the previously issued consolidated financial statements to conform to the current year presentation.


REDWOOD MORTGAGE INVESTORS VIII

(A California Limited Partnership)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2006 (unaudited)

NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

Loans secured by deeds of trust


At September 30, 2006March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2005,2006, the partnership had sixthirteen and seven loans past due 90 days or more in regularly scheduled monthly payment (“90 Day Past Due Loans”) totaling $10,423,000$38,490,000 and $17,662,000,$5,519,000, respectively.




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REDWOOD MORTGAGE INVESTORS VIII
(A California Limited Partnership)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 2007 (unaudited)

NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

Loans secured by deeds of trust (continued)

Most of the partnership loans contain balloon payments at their maturity date, meaning that a lump sum payment of principal and interest is due at the maturity date.  Borrowers occasionally are not able to pay the full amount due at the maturity date.  The partnership may allow these borrowers to continue making the previously regularly scheduled monthly payments for periods of time to assist the borrower in meeting the balloon payment obligation.  These loans for which the principal and/or any accrued interest is due and payable, but the borrower has failed to make such payment of principal and/or accrued interest are called “Past Maturity Loans”.  At September 30, 2006March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2005,2006, the partnership had tenfive and threeseven loans totaling $33,680,000$21,404,000 and $9,201,000,$28,706,000, respectively, which were Past Maturity Loans.  Some of the Past Maturity Loans are also categorized and included in the totals of the 90 Day Past Due Loans when they are both past their maturity date and they are more than 90 days late on regularly scheduled monthly payments.  The total combined number of 90 Day Past Due Loans and Past Maturity Loans at September 30, 2006March 31, 2007 and December 31, 20052006 was eleventhirteen and nine,ten, totaling $34,469,000$38,490,000 and $26,863,000,$30,055,000, respectively.  Accrued interest, advances and late charge receivables on these loans totaled $1,653,000$1,739,000 and $3,202,000$1,568,000 as of September 30, 2006March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2005,2006, respectively.  The partnership does not consider these loans to be impaired because, in the opinion of management, there is sufficient collateral to cover the amount outstanding to the partnership and the partnership is still accruing interest on these loans.  At September 30, 2006March 31, 2007 and December 31, 20052006 there were no loans categorized as impaired by the partnership.


Allowance for loan losses


The composition of the allowance for loan losses as of September 30, 2006March 31, 2007 and December 31, 20052006 was as follows (in thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

Percent

 

 

 

 

 

Percent

 

 

 

September 30,

 

 

to total

 

 

December 31,

 

 

to total

 

 

 

2006

 

 

loans

 

 

2005

 

 

loans

 

Real estate mortgage

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Single-family (1-4 units)

 

$

2,774

 

 

72.89

%

 

$

1,598

 

 

54.64

%

Apartments

 

 

156

 

 

6.86

%

 

 

145

 

 

8.98

%

Commercial

 

 

717

 

 

19.43

%

 

 

1,140

 

 

30.45

%

Land

 

 

45

 

 

0.82

%

 

 

255

 

 

5.93

%

 

 

$

3,692

 

 

100.00

%

 

$

3,138

 

 

100.00

%


     Percent     Percent 
  March 31,  to total  December 31,  to total 
  2007  loans  2006  loans 
Real estate mortgage            
Single-family (1-4 units) $1,506   72.49% $1,673   73.10%
Apartments  197   6.29%  160   5.71%
Commercial  790   20.45%  887   20.40%
Land  66   0.77%  66   0.79%
  $2,559   100.00% $2,786   100.00%


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REDWOOD MORTGAGE INVESTORS VIII

(A California Limited Partnership)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2006MARCH 31, 2007 (unaudited)



NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

(continued)

Allowance for loan losses (continued) (continued)


Activity in the allowance for loan losses for the ninethree months through September 30, 2006ended March 31, 2007 and for the year ended December 31, 20052006 was as follows (in thousands):

 

 

September 30,

 

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2006

 

 

 

2005

 

Balance at beginning of period

 

$

3,138

 

 

 

$

2,343

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Charge-offs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Domestic

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Real estate - mortgage

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Single family (1-4 units)

 

 

99

 

 

 

 

26

 

Apartments

 

 

19

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial

 

 

 

 

 

 

34

 

Land

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(118

)

 

 

 

(60

)

Recoveries

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Domestic

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Real estate - mortgage

 

 

 

 

��

 

 

 

 

Single family (1-4 units)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Apartments

 

 

7

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Land

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7

 

 

 

 

 

Net charge-offs

 

 

(111

)

 

 

 

(60

)

Additions charge to operations

 

 

886

 

 

 

 

855

 

Transfer to real estate held for sale reserve

 

 

(221

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at end of period

 

$

3,692

 

 

 

$

3,138

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of net charge-offs during the period

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

to average secured loans outstanding during

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the period

 

 

0.05

%

 

 

 

0.03

%


  March 31,  December 31, 
  2007  2006 
Balance at beginning of period $2,786  $3,138 
         
Charge-offs        
Domestic        
Real estate - mortgage        
Single family (1-4 units)     (112)
Apartments      
Commercial  (360)  (15)
Land      
   (360)  (127)
Recoveries        
Domestic        
Real estate - mortgage        
Single family (1-4 units)      
Apartments      
Commercial      
Land      
       
Net charge-offs  (360)  (127)
Additions charged to operations  133   927 
Transfer to real estate held for sale reserve     (1,152)
         
Balance at end of period $2,559  $2,786 
         
Ratio of net charge-offs during the period to average        
secured loans outstanding during the period  0.14%  0.05%



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REDWOOD MORTGAGE INVESTORS VIII

(A California Limited Partnership)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2006MARCH 31, 2007 (unaudited)



NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

(continued)

Income taxes


No provision for federal and state income taxes (other than an $800 state minimum tax) is made in the consolidated financial statements since income taxes are the obligation of the limited partners if and when income taxes apply.


Net income per $1,000 invested


Amounts reflected in the consolidated statements of income as net income per $1,000 invested by limited partners for the entire period are amounts allocated to limited partners who held their investment throughout the period and have elected to either leave their earnings to compound or have elected to receive periodic distributions of their net income. Individual income is allocated each month based on the limited partners’ pro rata share of partners’ capital. Because the net income percentage varies from month to month, amounts per $1,000 will vary for those individuals who made or withdrew investments during the period, or selected other options.


Profits and losses


Profits and losses are allocated among the limited partners according to their respective capital accounts monthly after 1% of the profits and losses are allocated to the general partners.


Management estimates


The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions about the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities, at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported periods. Such estimates relate principally to the determination of the allowance for loan losses, including the valuation of impaired loans and the valuation of real estate held for sale. Actual results could differ significantly from these estimates.

NOTE 3 – GENERAL PARTNERS AND RELATED PARTIES

The following are commissions and/or fees, which are paid to the general partners.

Mortgage brokerage commissions



NOTE 3 – GENERAL PARTNERS AND RELATED PARTIES

The following are commissions and/or fees, which are paid to the general partners.

Mortgage brokerage commissions

For fees in connection with the review, selection, evaluation, negotiation and extension of loans, Redwood Mortgage Corp. may collect an amount equivalent to 12% of the loaned amount until six months after the termination date of the offering. Thereafter, loan brokerage commissions (points) will be limited to an amount not to exceed 4% of the total partnership assets per year. The loan brokerage commissions are paid by the borrowers and thus, are not an expense of the partnership.



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REDWOOD MORTGAGE INVESTORS VIII

(A California Limited Partnership)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2006MARCH 31, 2007 (unaudited)



NOTE 3 – GENERAL PARTNERS AND RELATED PARTIES (continued)

NOTE 3 – GENERAL PARTNERS AND RELATED PARTIES (continued)

Mortgage servicing fees


Monthly mortgage servicing fees of up to 1/8 of 1% (1.5% annual) of the unpaid principal are paid to Redwood Mortgage Corp., based on the unpaid principal balance of the loan portfolio, or such lesser amount as is reasonable and customary in the geographic area where the property securing the mortgage is located. Once a loan is categorized as impaired, mortgage servicing fees are no longer accrued thereon. Additional service fees are recorded upon the receipt of any subsequent payments on impaired loans.

Asset management fees


Asset management fees

The general partners receive monthly fees for managing the partnership’s loan portfolio and operations in an amount up to 1/32 of 1% of the “net asset value” (3/8 of 1% annual)annually), which is the partnership’s total assets less its total liabilities.


Other fees


The Partnership Agreement provides for other fees such as reconveyance, mortgage assumption and mortgage extension fees. Such fees are incurred by the borrowers and are paid to the general partners.

Operating expenses


Operating expenses

Redwood Mortgage Corp., a general partner, is reimbursed by the partnership for all operating expenses incurred on behalf of the partnership, including without limitation, out-of-pocket general and administration expenses of the partnership, accounting and audit fees, legal fees and expenses, postage and preparation of reports to limited partners.

NOTE 4 – REAL ESTATE HELD FOR SALE



NOTE 4 – REAL ESTATE HELD FOR SALE

The following schedule reflects the cost of the properties and recorded reductions to estimated fair values, including estimated costs to sell, at September 30, 2006March 31, 2007 and December 31, 20052006 (in thousands):

 

 

September 30,

 

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2006

 

 

 

2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Costs of properties

 

$

21,310

 

 

 

$

22,328

 

Reduction in value

 

 

(1,417

)

 

 

 

(1,000

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Real estate held for sale, net

 

$

19,893

 

 

 

$

21,328

 


  March 31,  December 31, 
  2007  2006 
         
Costs of properties $30,383  $27,579 
Reduction in value  (2,348)  (2,348)
         
Real estate held for sale, net $28,035  $25,231 


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REDWOOD MORTGAGE INVESTORS VIII

(A California Limited Partnership)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

SEPTEMBER 30,MARCH 31, 2007 (unaudited)


NOTE 4 – REAL ESTATE HELD FOR SALE (continued)

In September 2004, the partnership acquired a single-family residence through a foreclosure sale. At the time the partnership took ownership of the property, the partnership’s investment totaled $1,937,000 including accrued interest and advances. The borrower had begun a substantial renovation of the property, which was not completed at the time of foreclosure. The partnership has decided to pursue development of the property by processing plans for the creation of two condominium units on the property. These plans will incorporate the majority of the existing improvements currently located on the property. At March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006, (unaudited)

NOTE 4 – REAL ESTATE HELD FOR SALE (continued)

the partnership’s total investment in this property was $1,766,000 and $1,759,000, respectively, net of a valuation allowance of $500,000.


In December 2004, the partnership acquired land through a deed in lieu of foreclosure. At the time the partnership took ownership of the property the partnership’s investment totaled $4,377,000 including accrued interest and advances.   During 2006, management established a $490,000 reserve against this property to reduce the carrying amount to management’s estimate of the net realizable value of the property.  During the third quarter of 2006, the partnership sold one of the three parcels at a loss of approximately $73,000, for which a reserve had been previously established.  At March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006 the partnership’s investment in this property was $3,222,000, net of a valuation allowance of $417,000.

During 2005, the partnership acquired land through foreclosure. At the time the partnership took ownership of the property, the partnership’s investment totaled $1,359,000 including accrued interest and advances. The property was subsequently sold for a total of $1,542,000 and the partnership recognized a gain on sale of real estate in the amount of $183,000.

During 2006, the partnership acquired a single-family residence through foreclosure.  At the time the partnership took ownership of the property, the partnership’s investment totaled $6,028,000.  As of March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006, approximately $165,000 and $111,000, respectively, in costs related to the development of this property have been capitalized.  As of March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006, the partnership’s investment in this property totaled $5,274,000 and $5,220,000, respectively, net of a valuation allowance of $919,000.

Russian

During 2002, a single-family residence that secured a partnership loan totaling $4,402,000, including accrued interest and advances, was transferred via a statutory warranty deed to a new entity named Russian Hill Property Company, LLC (“Russian”). Russian was formed by the partnership to complete the development and sale of the property. The assets, liabilities and operating results of Russian have been consolidated into the accompanying consolidated financial statements of the partnership.  Costs related to the sale and development of this property were capitalized during 2003.  Commencing January 2004, costs related to sales and maintenance of the property were being expensed. At September 30, 2006each of March 31, 2007 and December 31, 20052006 the partnership’s total investment in Russian was $3,979,000, net of a valuation allowance of $500,000.

In September 2004, the partnership acquired a single family residence through a foreclosure sale. At the time the partnership took ownership of the property, the partnership’s investment totaled $1,937,000 including accrued interest and advances. The borrower had begun a substantial renovation of the property, which was not completed at the time of foreclosure. The partnership has decided to pursue development of the property by processing plans for the creation of two condominium units on the property. These plans will incorporate the majority of the existing improvements currently located on the property. At September 30, 2006 and December



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REDWOOD MORTGAGE INVESTORS VIII
(A California Limited Partnership)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 2005 the partnership’s total investment in this property was $1,732,000 and $1,691,000, net of a valuation allowance of $500,000.

In December 2004, the partnership acquired land through a deed in lieu of foreclosure. At this date the partnership’s investment totaled $4,377,000 including accrued interest and advances. At September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005 the partnership’s investment in this property was $3,638,000 and $4,505,000, respectively. During the third quarter of 2006, the partnership sold one of the three parcels at a loss of approximately $73,000. The partnership’s total investment in this property was $3,221,000, net of a valuation allowance of $417,000 at September 30, 2006.

During 2005, the partnership acquired land through foreclosure. At the time the partnership took ownership of the property, the partnership’s investment totaled $1,359,000 including accrued interest and advances. The property was subsequently sold for a total of $1,542,000 and the partnership recognized a gain on sale of real estate in the amount of $183,000.

2007 (unaudited)



NOTE 4 – REAL ESTATE HELD FOR SALE (continued)

Larkin

During 2005, the partnership acquired a multi-unit property through foreclosure. At the time the partnership took ownership of the property, the partnership’s investment, together with three other affiliate partnerships, totaled $10,595,000, including accrued interest and advances. Upon acquisition, the property was transferred via a statutory warranty deed to a new entity named Larkin Street Property Company, LLC (“Larkin”). The partnership owns a 72.50% interest in the property and the other three affiliates collectively own the remaining 27.50%. No valuation allowance has been established against this property as management is of the opinion that the property will have adequate equity to recover all partnerships’ investments. The assets, liabilities and operating results of Larkin have been consolidated into the accompanying consolidated financial statements of the partnership. As of September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, approximately $797,000$967,000 in costs related to the development of this property have been capitalized.  The partnership pursued its effortefforts to recover funds from the guarantors of the original loan and during the third quarter of 2006 obtained $431,000, representing the partnership’s pro rata share of the recovery, from one of them.  These proceeds were applied to reduce the partnership’s investment and as of September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, the partnership’s investment, together with the other affiliated partnerships, totaled $10,961,000.

$11,131,000.

Borrette

REDWOOD MORTGAGE INVESTORS VIII

(

In February 2007, the partnership acquired a single-family residence through foreclosure.  At the time the partnership took ownership of the property, the partnership’s investment totaled $2,640,000 including accrued interest, late charges, advances and the balance owed to the senior lien holder, including accrued charges.  A California Limited Partnership)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2006 (unaudited)

NOTE 5 – BANK LINE OF CREDIT

single asset entity named Borrette Property Company, LLC (“Borrette”) holds title to the property.  The partnership beneficially owns 100% of the membership interests in Borrette.  As of March 31, 2007 the partnership has spent approximately $35,000 for development work on the property.  As of March 31, 2007, the partnership’s total investment in Borrette was $2,674,000.



NOTE 5 – BANK LINE OF CREDIT

The partnership has a bank line of credit in the maximum amount of the lesser of (1) $75,000,000, (2) one-third of partners’ capital, or (3) the borrowing base as defined in the agreement.  The line of credit matures on November 15, 2007,2008, with borrowings at prime less 0.50% and secured by the partnership’s loan portfolio.  The outstanding balances were $34,700,000$28,700,000 and $32,000,000$30,700,000 at September 30, 2006March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2005,2006, respectively.  The interest rate was 7.75% at September 30, 2006each of March 31, 2007 and 6.75% at December 31, 2005.2006.  The partnership may also be subject to a 0.5% fee on specified balances in the event the line is not utilized. The line of credit requires the partnership to comply with certain financial covenants.  The partnership was in compliance with these covenants at September 30, 2006March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2005.

2006.



NOTE 6 – NOTE PAYABLE

The partnership took title to the Borrette property subject to an existing loan in the principal amount of $500,000 secured by a senior deed of trust.  The loan is past maturity and due in full; however, the partnership has negotiated a forbearance agreement with the note holder to extend the time to repay this obligation.  The senior mortgage calls for a balloon payment of principal and interest due April 30, 2007, as extended by the forbearance agreement.  Management is in discussions with regard to possible further extension or modification of the terms of this note.  The note rate of this indebtedness is 12.50% and monthly payments of interest only are $5,208.


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REDWOOD MORTGAGE INVESTORS VIII
NOTE 6 – FAIR VALUE OF(A California Limited Partnership)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTSSTATEMENTS

MARCH 31, 2007 (unaudited)


NOTE 7 – FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of financial instruments:


(a)  Cash and cash equivalents.  The carrying amount equals fair value.  All amounts, including interest bearing accounts, are subject to immediate withdrawal.

(b)  Secured loans carrying value was $252,924,000 and $214,012,000 at September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, respectively. The fair value of these loans of $254,390,000 and $215,102,000, respectively, was estimated based upon projected cash flows discounted at the estimated current interest rates at which similar loans would be made. The applicable amount of the allowance for loan losses along with accrued interest and advances related thereto should also be considered in evaluating the fair value versus the carrying value.

Most loans carrying value was $268,302,000 and $261,097,000 at March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively. The fair value of these loans of $269,615,000 and $261,692,000, respectively, was estimated based upon projected cash flows discounted at the estimated current interest rates at which similar loans would be made. The applicable amount of the allowance for loan losses along with accrued interest and advances related thereto should also be considered in evaluating the fair value versus the carrying value.


Loans are secured by recorded deeds of trust. At September 30, 2006March 31, 2007 and December 31, 20052006 there were 102108 and 98103 secured loans outstanding, respectively, with the following characteristics:

 

 

September 30,

 

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2006

 

 

 

2005

 

Number of secured loans outstanding

 

 

102

 

 

 

 

98

 

Total secured loans outstanding

 

$

252,924

 

 

 

$

214,012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average secured loan outstanding

 

$

2,480

 

 

 

$

2,184

 

Average secured loan as percent of total secured loans

 

 

0.98

%

 

 

 

1.02

%

Average secured loan as percent of partners’ capital

 

 

0.95

%

 

 

 

0.96

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Largest secured loan outstanding

 

$

31,428

 

 

 

$

11,927

 

Largest secured loan as percent of total secured loans

 

 

12.43

%

 

 

 

5.57

%

Largest secured loan as percent of partners’ capital

 

 

12.05

%

 

 

 

5.23

%

Largest secured loan as percent of total assets

 

 

10.48

%

 

 

 

4.51

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Number of counties where security is located (all California)

 

 

28

 

 

 

 

24

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Largest percentage of secured loans in one county

 

 

18.86

%

 

 

 

25.36

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average secured loan to appraised value of security

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

based on appraised values and prior liens at time

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

loan was consummated

 

 

65.14

%

 

 

 

65.03

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Number of secured loans in foreclosure status

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

1

 

Amount of secured loans in foreclosure

 

$

6,784

 

 

 

$

3,600

 


  March 31,  December 31, 
  2007  2006 
Number of secured loans outstanding  108   103 
Total secured loans outstanding $268,302  $261,097 
         
Average secured loan outstanding $2,484  $2,487 
Average secured loan as percent of total secured loans  0.93%  0.95%
Average secured loan as percent of partners’ capital  0.89%  0.92%
         
Largest secured loan outstanding $32,375  $32,156 
Largest secured loan as percent of total secured loans  12.07%  12.32%
Largest secured loan as percent of partners’ capital  11.64%  11.89%
Largest secured loan as percent of total assets  10.36%  10.54%
         
Number of counties where security is located (all California)  28   26 
         
Largest percentage of secured loans in one county  21.61%  17.69%
         
Average secured loan to appraised value of security based        
on appraised values and prior liens at time loan was        
consummated  66.32%  65.95%
         
Number of secured loans in foreclosure status     2 
Amount of secured loans in foreclosure $  $2,108 


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REDWOOD MORTGAGE INVESTORS VIII
REDWOOD MORTGAGE INVESTORS VIII

(A California Limited Partnership)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2006MARCH 31, 2007 (unaudited)



NOTE 78 – ASSET CONCENTRATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS (in thousands) (continued)


The following secured loan categories were held at September 30, 2006March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2005:

 

 

September 30,

 

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2006

 

 

 

2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

First Trust Deeds

 

$

120,301

 

 

 

$

135,945

 

Second Trust Deeds

 

 

130,204

 

 

 

 

73,138

 

Third Trust Deeds

 

 

2,419

 

 

 

 

4,929

 

Total loans

 

 

252,924

 

 

 

 

214,012

 

Prior liens due other lenders at time of loan

 

 

335,972

 

 

 

 

224,573

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total debt

 

$

588,896

 

 

 

$

438,585

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Appraised property value at time of loan

 

$

904,009

 

 

 

$

674,436

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total secured loans as a percent of appraisals

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

based on appraised values and prior liens

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

at time loan was consummated

 

 

65.14

%

 

 

 

65.03

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Secured loans by type of property

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Single-family (1-4 units)

 

$

184,351

 

 

 

$

116,945

 

Apartments

 

 

17,359

 

 

 

 

19,209

 

Commercial

 

 

49,152

 

 

 

 

65,167

 

Land

 

 

2,062

 

 

 

 

12,691

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

252,924

 

 

 

$

214,012

 

2006:


  March 31,  December 31, 
  2007  2006 
         
First Trust Deeds $116,415  $125,061 
Second Trust Deeds  146,468   133,623 
Third Trust Deeds  5,419   2,413 
Total loans  268,302   261,097 
Prior liens due other lenders at time of loan  373,045   329,554 
         
Total debt $641,347  $590,651 
         
Appraised property value at time of loan $966,998  $895,621 
         
Total secured loans as a percent of appraisals        
based on appraised values and prior liens        
at time loan was consummated  66.32%  65.95%
         
Secured loans by type of property        
Single-family (1-4 units) $194,493  $190,859 
Apartments  16,874   14,914 
Commercial  54,873   53,262 
Land  2,062   2,062 
         
  $268,302  $261,097 

The interest rates on the loans range from 7.00% to 13.00% at September 30, 2006March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2005.2006. This range of interest rates is typical of our portfolio.


Scheduled loan maturity dates as of September 30, 2006March 31, 2007 are as follows:

 

 

Amount

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prior to December 31, 2006

 

$

37,753

 

Between January 1, 2007 and December 31, 2007

 

 

86,205

 

Between January 1, 2008 and December 31, 2008

 

 

92,582

 

Between January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2009

 

 

20,052

 

Between January 1, 2010 and December 31, 2010

 

 

7,789

 

Thereafter

 

 

8,543

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

252,924

 


  Amount 
     
Prior to December 31, 2007 $104,382 
Between January 1, 2008 and December 31, 2008  103,307 
Between January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2009  34,484 
Between January 1, 2010 and December 31, 2010  11,769 
Between January 1, 2011 and December 31, 2011  7,623 
Thereafter  6,737 
     
  $268,302 


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REDWOOD MORTGAGE INVESTORS VIII

(A California Limited Partnership)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2006MARCH 31, 2007 (unaudited)



NOTE 78 – ASSET CONCENTRATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS (in thousands) (continued)


The scheduled maturities for 20062007 include tenfive past maturity loans totaling $33,680,000,$21,404,000, and representing 13.32%7.98% of the portfolio at September 30, 2006.March 31, 2007.  Interest payments on fiveall of these loans were categorized as 90 days or more delinquent.past due.  Occasionally the partnership allows borrowers to continue to make the payments on debt past maturity for periods of time.  Of these tenNone of the past maturity loans the partnership has begunare in foreclosure proceedings by filing a noticeas of default on two with aggregate principal balances totaling $6,784,000.

March 31, 2007.


At times the partnership’s cash deposits exceed federally insured limits. Management believes deposits are maintained in financially secure financial institutions.



NOTE 89 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES


Construction/Rehabilitation Loans


The partnership makes construction and rehabilitation loans which are not fully disbursed at loan inception. The partnership has approvedapproves the borrowers up to a maximum loan balance; however, disbursements are made periodically during completion phases of the construction or rehabilitation or at such other times as required under the loan documents. At September 30, 2006March 31, 2007 there were $25,615,000$11,869,000 of undisbursed loan funds which will be funded by a combination of borrower monthly mortgage payments, line of credit draws, retirements of principal on current loans, cash, and capital contributions from investors. The partnership does not maintain a separate cash reserve to hold the undisbursed obligations, which are intended to be funded.


Workout Agreements


The partnership has negotiated various contractual workout agreements with borrowers whose loans are past maturity or who are delinquent in making payments. The partnership iswas not obligated to fund additional money on these loans as of September 30, 2006.March 31, 2007. There is one loan totaling $788,000were no loans in a workout agreementagreements as of September 30, 2006.

Legal proceedings

March 31, 2007.


Legal proceedings

The partnership is involved in various legal actions arising in the normal course of business. In the opinion of management, such matters will not have a material effect upon the financial position of the partnership.

NOTE 9 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

None




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Part I – Item 2.


MANAGEMENT’SMANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION OF THE PARTNERSHIP


Critical Accounting Policies.


In preparing the consolidated financial statements, management is required to make estimates based on the information available that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the balance sheet dates and revenues and expenses for the reporting periods. Such estimates relate principally to the determination of (1) the allowance for loan losses (i.e. the amount of allowance established against loans receivable as an estimate of potential loan losses) including the accrued interest and advances that are estimated to be unrecoverable based on estimates of amounts to be collected plus estimates of the value of the property as collateral and (2) the valuation of real estate acquired through foreclosure. At September 30, 2006March 31, 2007 the partnership owned fiveseven real estate properties, which were taken back from defaulted borrowers.


Loans and related accrued interest, fees, and advances are analyzed on a periodic basis for recoverability. Delinquencies are identified and followed as part of the loan system. Provisions are made to adjust the allowance for loan losses and real estate held  for sale to an amount considered by  management to be adequate,  with due consideration to original collateral values at loan inception and to provide for unrecoverable accounts receivable, including impaired loans, other loans, accrued interest, late fees and advances on loans, and other accounts receivable (unsecured).


Recent trends in the economy have been taken into consideration in the aforementioned process of arriving at the allowance for loan losses and real estate. Actual results could vary from the aforementioned provisions for losses. If the probable ultimate recovery of the carrying amount of a loan, with due consideration for the fair value of collateral, is less than amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement and the shortfall in the amounts due are not insignificant, the carrying amount of the loan is reduced to the present value of future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate. If a loan is collateral dependent, it is valued at the estimated fair value of the related collateral.


If events and/or changes in circumstances cause management to have serious doubts about the collectibility of the contractual payments, a loan may be categorized as impaired and interest is no longer accrued. Any subsequent payments on impaired loans are applied to reduce the outstanding loan balances, including accrued interest and advances.


Real estate held for sale includes real estate acquired through foreclosure and is stated at the lower of the recorded investment in the loan, plus any senior indebtedness, or at the property’s estimated fair value, less estimated costs to sell.


The partnership periodically compares the carrying value of real estate to expected undiscounted future cash flows for the purpose of assessing the recoverability of the recorded amounts. If the carrying value exceeds future undiscounted cash flows, the assets are reduced to estimated fair value.


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Forward-Looking Statements.


Certain statements in this Report on Form 10-Q which are not historical facts may be considered forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including statements regarding the partnership’s expectations, hopes, intentions, beliefs and strategies regarding the future. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding future interest rates and economic conditions and their effect on the partnership and its assets, trends in the California real estate market, trends in the California real estate market moving towards normalcy, estimates as to the allowance for loan losses and the valuation of real estate held for sale, anticipated loan fundings, estimates of future limited partner withdrawals, additional foreclosures in 20062007 and their effects on liquidity, the partnership’s plans to develop certain properties, and recovering certain values for properties through sale. Actual results may be materially different from what is projected by such forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such a difference include unexpected changes in economic conditions and interest rates, including such conditions in California, the impact of competition and competitive pricing, unexpected shortfalls in cash flow required to develop certain properties, and downturns in the real estate markets in which the partnership has made loans. All forward-looking statements and reasons why results may differ included in this Form 10-Q are made as of the date hereof, and we assume no obligation to update any such forward-looking statement or reason why actual results may differ.


Related Parties.


The general partners of the partnership are Redwood Mortgage Corp., Gymno Corporation and Michael R. Burwell.  Most partnership business is conducted through Redwood Mortgage Corp., which arranges, services, and maintains the loan portfolio for the benefit of the partnership.  The fees received by the general partners are paid pursuant to the partnership agreement and are determined at the sole discretion of the general partners, subject to limitations imposed by the partnership agreement.  In the past the general partners have elected not to take the maximum compensation.  The following is a list of various partnership activities for which related parties are compensated.


·

Mortgage Brokerage CommissionsFor fees in connection with the review, selection, evaluation, negotiation and extension of loans, the partnership may collect an amount equivalent to 12% of the loaned amount until six months after the termination date of the offering.  Thereafter, the loan brokerage commissions (points) will be limited to an amount not to exceed 4% of the total partnership assets per year.  The loan brokerage commissions are paid by the borrowers, and thus, are not an expense of the partnership.  Loan brokerage commissions paid by the borrowers were $2,960,000$852,000 and $3,063,000 for the nine month periods ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, and $126,000 and $968,000$1,858,000 for the three month periods ended September 30,March 31, 2007 and 2006, and 2005, respectively.


·

Mortgage Servicing Fees   Monthly mortgage servicing fees of up to 1/8 of 1% (1.5% on an annual basis) of the unpaid principal of the partnership’s loans are paid to Redwood Mortgage Corp., or such lesser amount as is reasonable and customary in the geographic area where the property securing the mortgage is located.  Mortgage servicing fees of $1,845,000were $659,000 and $1,228,000 were incurred for the nine month periods ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, and $630,000 and $479,000$571,000 for the three month periods ended September 30,March 31, 2007 and 2006, and 2005, respectively.


·

Asset Management FeesThe general partners receive monthly fees for managing the partnership’s portfolio and operations up to 1/32 of 1% of the‘net asset value’ (3/8 of 1% on an annual basis).  Management fees to the general partners of $726,000were $267,000 and $592,000 were incurred for the nine month periods ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, and $255,000 and $212,000$228,000 for the three month periods ended September 30,March 31, 2007 and 2006, and 2005, respectively.


·

Other Fees   The partnership agreement provides that the general partners may receive other fees such as processing and escrow, reconveyance, mortgage assumption and mortgage extension fees.  Such fees are incurred by the borrowers and are paid to the general partners.  Such fees totaled $41,000$18,000 and $57,000 for the nine month periods ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, and $13,000 and $18,000 for the three month periods ended September 30,March 31, 2007 and 2006, and 2005, respectively.



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·

Income and LossesAll income and losses are credited or charged to partners in relation to their respective partnership interests. The allocation of income and losses to the general partners (combined) shall beis a total of 1%, which was $138,000$51,000 and $112,000 for the nine month periods ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, and $48,000 and $40,000$44,000 for the three month periods ended September 30,March 31, 2007 and 2006, and 2005, respectively.


·

Operating ExpensesRedwood Mortgage Corp. is reimbursed by the partnership for all operating expenses actually incurred on behalf of the partnership, including without limitation, out-of-pocket general and administration expenses of the partnership, accounting and audit fees, legal fees and expenses, postage and preparation of reports to limited partners.  Operating expenses totaled $246,000$83,000 and $217,000 for the nine month periods ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, and $82,000 and $79,000 for the three month periods ended September 30,March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively, and 2005, respectively, were reimbursed to Redwood Mortgage Corp.


·

Contributed CapitalThe general partners jointly and severally were to contribute 1/10 of 1% in cash contributions as proceeds from the offerings are received from the limited partners. As of September 30, 2006March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2005,2006, a general partner, Gymno Corporation, had contributed $240,000$253,000 and $213,000,$223,000, respectively, as capital in accordance with Section 4.02(a) of the partnership agreement.


·

Sales Commission – “Formation Loan” to Redwood Mortgage Corp.Sales commissions relating to the capital contributions by limited partners are not paid directly by the partnership out of the offering proceeds. Instead, the partnership loans to Redwood Mortgage Corp., a general partner, amounts necessary to pay all sales commissions and amounts payable in connection with unsolicited orders. The loan is referred to as the “Formation Loan”. It is unsecured and non-interest bearing and is applied to reduce limited partners’ capital in the consolidated balance sheets. The sales commissions range between 0% (for units sold by the general partners) and 9%. It is estimated that the total amount of the Formation Loan will approximate 7.6% based on the assumption that 65% of the investors will reinvest earnings, which qualify for the higher commission percentage.


The amount of the annual installments paid by Redwood Mortgage Corp. are determined at annual installments of one-tenth of the principal balance of each Formation Loan at December 31 of each year until the offering period is closed. Thereafter, the remaining Formation Loan is paid in ten equal amortizing payments over a period of ten years.



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Results of Operations– For the nine and three months ended September 30,March 31, 2007 and 2006 and 2005


Changes in the partnership’s operating results for the nine and three month periods ended September 30,March 31, 2007 versus 2006 versus 2005 are discussed below:

 

 

Changes during the nine months ended September 30, 2006

versus 2005

 

Changes during the three months ended September 30, 2006

versus 2005

 

Net income

 

$

2,673,000

 

$

875,000

 

 

Revenue

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest on loans

 

 

6,534,000

 

 

1,705,000

 

 

Interest – interest-bearing accounts

 

 

(48,000

)

 

14,000

 

 

Late fees

 

 

145,000

 

 

66,000

 

 

Gain on sale of real estate held for sale

 

 

(183,000

)

 

 

 

Imputed interest on Formation Loan

 

 

(4,000

)

 

(1,000

)

 

Other

 

 

(63,000

)

 

(36,000

)

 

 

 

$

6,381,000

 

$

1,748,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mortgage servicing fees

 

 

617,000

 

 

151,000

 

 

Interest expense

 

 

1,753,000

 

 

444,000

 

 

Amortization of loan origination fees

 

 

17,000

 

 

8,000

 

 

Provision for losses on loans and real estate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

held for sale

 

 

987,000

 

 

224,000

 

 

Asset management fees

 

 

134,000

 

 

43,000

 

 

Clerical costs through Redwood Mortgage Corp.

 

 

29,000

 

 

3,000

 

 

Professional services

 

 

65,000

 

 

(6,000

)

 

Amortization of discount on imputed interest

 

 

(4,000

)

 

(1,000

)

 

Other

 

 

110,000

 

 

7,000

 

 

 

 

$

3,708,000

 

$

873,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income increase

 

$

2,673,000

 

$

875,000

 

 


  
Changes during the three months ended March 31, 2007
versus 2006
 
Net income $728,000 
Revenue    
Interest on loans  388,000 
Interest – interest-bearing accounts  12,000 
Late fees  26,000 
Imputed interest on Formation Loan  61,000 
Other  (48,000)
  $439,000 
     
Expenses    
Mortgage servicing fees  88,000 
Interest expense  (3,000)
Amortization of loan origination fees  8,000 
Provision for losses on loans and real estate    
held for sale  (440,000)
Asset management fees  39,000 
Clerical costs through Redwood Mortgage Corp.  1,000 
Professional services  4,000 
Amortization of discount on imputed interest  61,000 
Other  (47,000)
  $(289,000)
     
Net income $728,000 

The secured loan portfolio balance remained relatively unchanged from $268,675,000 as of March 31, 2006 to $268,302,000 as of March 31, 2007.  However, the increase in interest on loans of $6,534,000 (49%) for the nine month period and $1,705,000 (35%$388,000 (6.04%) for the three month period ended September 30, 2006March 31, 2007 as compared to the same periodsperiod in 2005,2006, was due primarily to the increased size of the partnership average secured loan portfolio of $252,924,000$269,244,000 at September 30, 2006March 31, 2007 as compared to $207,311,000an average balance of $246,961,000 at September 30, 2005.March 31, 2006.  The increase in interest on loans for the nine month period ended September 30, 2006 was mitigated byalso due to a lowerhigher average portfolio interest rate of 9.67%9.76% at September 30, 2006March 31, 2007 as compared to 9.98%9.67% at September 30, 2005, and 9.67% and 9.70% for the three month periods ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively. Average loan balances for the nine and three month periods ended September 30, 2006 and 2005 were $256,487,000 and $175,079,000 for the nine month periods and $256,667,000 and $201,273,000 for the three month periods, respectively. Additionally, interest income increased throughMarch 31, 2006.  The increase was partially offset by a reduction in the collection of interest enhancements and interest rate provisions due upon repayment of our loans.  For the nine and three month periods ended September 30,March 31, 2007 and 2006 and 2005 interest enhancementenhancements and additional interest income totaled $1,225,000$239,000 and $193,000 for the nine month periods and $386,000 and $33,000 for the three month periods,$318,000, respectively.


The decreaseincrease in interest from interest-bearing accounts of $48,000 (55%$12,000 (100%) for the ninethree month period ended September 30,March 31, 2007 as compared to the same period in 2006 iswas due to smallera larger average monthly depositsdeposit of $2,812,000$3,636,000 for the nine month periodthree months ended September 30, 2006March 31, 2007, as compared to an average monthly deposit of $9,693,000$3,137,000 for the same period in 2005. 2006.  In addition, the interest rate averaged 2.69% for the current quarter versus an average interest rate of 1.47% for the same period in 2006.

The increase in interest from interest-bearing accountslate fee income of $14,000 (350%$26,000 (38.81%) for the three month period ended September 30, 2006March 31, 2007 as compared to the same period in 2005 is2006 was due to a larger average monthly depositan overall increase in loans past maturity and/or delinquent 90 days or more in interest payments.  There were thirteen such loans totaling $38,490,000 as of $2,887,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007 as compared to an average monthly depositnine loans totaling $22,999,000 as of $1,224,000 for the same period in 2005. In addition, the monthly percentage rate averaged 2.33% for the current quarter versus the monthly average percentage rate of 1.41% for the same quarter in 2005.

March 31, 2006.

The decrease in gain on sale of real estate held for sale of $183,000 (100%) for the nine and three month periods ended September 30, 2006 as compared to the same periods in 2005 was primarily due to a gain realized upon the disposal of a real estate property during the first quarter of 2005. No gain on real estate sales occurred during the first three quarters of 2006.


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The decrease in other income of $63,000 (39%) for the nine month period and $36,000 (64%$48,000 (80%) for the three month period ended September 30, 2006March 31, 2007 as compared to the same periodsperiod in 2005 is2006 was primarily the result ofdue to a decrease in miscellaneous income that the partnership generates from other sources by $24,000 and $1,000of $7,000 and a decrease in the sale of certain partnership units of $38,000 and $34,000$41,000 for the nine and three month periodsperiod ended September 30, 2006March 31, 2007 as compared to the same periodsperiod in 2005.2006. The partnership accepts unsolicited orders for units from investors who utilize the services of a registered investment advisor. If an investor utilizes the services of a registered investment advisor in acquiring units, Redwood Mortgage Corp. will contribute to the partnership an amount equal to the sales commissions otherwise attributable to a sale of units through a participating broker dealer. This amount is based on the investor’s election to retain earnings (9%) or have their earnings distributed (5%).


The increase in mortgage servicing fees of $617,000 (50%) for the nine month period and $151,000 (32%$88,000 (15.41%) for the three month period ended September 30, 2006March 31, 2007 as compared to the same periodsperiod in 2005 is2006 was primarily due to an increase in the average size of the loan portfolio from $207,311,000$246,961,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2005March 31, 2006 to an average portfolio size of $252,924,000$269,224,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2006.

March 31, 2007.


The increasedecrease in interest expense of $1,753,000 (1,177%) for the nine month period and $444,000 (393%$3,000 (0.58%) for the three month period ended September 30, 2006March 31, 2007 as compared to the same periodsperiod in 2005 is2006 was primarily due to a substantial increasedecrease in the weighted average borrowing of $32,323,000 for the nine month period and $27,014,000$24,824,000 for the three month period ended September 30, 2006March 31, 2007 as compared to a weighted average borrowing of $3,495,000 and $7,870,000$30,178,000 in the same periodsperiod of 2005.2006.  Interest expense on the line of credit is tied to the bank’s prime rate.  WeightedThis decrease was partially offset by an increase in the weighted average ratesborrowing rate.  The weighted average rate for the nine and three month periodsperiod ended September 30, 2006 were 7.84% andMarch 31, 2007 was 8.25% while the weighted average ratesrate for the corresponding periodsperiod of 2005 were 5.68% and 5.74%, respectively. The bank’s prime rate also increased from 5.25% as of January 2005 to 8.25% as of September 30, 2006. The increase in interest expense for the periods discussed above is primarily because the partnership has begun to utilize its credit line more fully to fund loans as they become available.

2006 was 6.82%.


The increase in amortization of loan origination fees of $17,000 (34%) and $8,000 (53%(44.44%) during the nine and three month periodsperiod ended September 30, 2006March 31, 2007 as compared to the same period in 2005 is2006 was due to increased fees for an extension of the maturity date and an increaseon the credit line.

The decrease in the credit line from $42,000,000 to $75,000,000 during 2006.

The increase in provision for losses on loans and real estate held for sale of $987,000 (588%) for the nine month period and $224,000 (291%$440,000 (76.79%) for the three month period ended September 30, 2006March 31, 2007 as compared to the same periodsperiod in 2005 is2006 was due to management’s decision to make additional provisions in line with the increase in the partnership’s loan portfolio. Loan balances increased from $207,311,000 as of September 30, 2005 to $252,924,000 as of September 30, 2006; thus management made an increase in total provisiondetermination that accumulated reserves totaling $4,906,000 against loan losses and real estate held for sale from $3,503,000 as of September 30, 2005March 31, 2007 compared to $5,109,000$4,699,000 as of September 30, 2006.

March 31, 2006 was adequate.  Secured loan portfolio balances remained relatively unchanged from $268,675,000 as of March 31, 2006 to $268,302,000 as of March 31, 2007.


The increase in the asset management fees of $134,000 (23%) for the nine month period and $43,000 (20%$39,000 (17.11%) for the three month period ended September 30, 2006March 31, 2007 as compared to the same periodsperiod in 2005 is2006 was due to an increase in the limited partners’ capital under management to $260,695,000$277,977,000 at September 30, 2006March 31, 2007 from $216,038,000$240,149,000 at September 30, 2005.

March 31, 2006.

The increase in professional fees of $65,000 (64%) for the nine month period and a decrease of $6,000 (29%$4,000 (5.63%) for the three month period ended September 30, 2006March 31, 2007 as compared to the same periodsperiod in 2005 is2006 was primarily due to increased costsfees and differences in the timing of billing, payment of feesprofessional services and costs associated with the various partnership regulatory filings, and the annual audit.  Section 404The increase in professional services includes both the general accounting and attorney costs.  We anticipate the cost of professional services during 2007 will increase due to the partnership initiating additional compliance work in accordance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 requires us to evaluate, remediate, test and report2002.

The increase in amortization of discount on our internal controls over financial reporting beginning with our Annual Report on Form 10-Kimputed interest of $61,000 (62.24%) for the fiscal year ending Decemberthree month period ended March 31, 2007. We plan to prepare for compliance with Section 404 by assessing, strengthening and testing our system of internal controls to provide the basis for our report. The process of strengthening our internal controls and complying with Section 404 is expensive and time consuming. As a result, we anticipate an increase in professional fees in future periods as we move toward compliance with Section 404 by the fiscal year end December 31, 2007.

At September 30, 2006, outstanding loans with filed notices of default totaled two with outstanding principal balances of $6,784,000 or 2.68% of outstanding secured loans2007 as compared to the same period in 2006, was primarily due to increases in the Formation Loan from the sale of additional limited partnership investments.



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The decrease in other expenses of $47,000 (51.65%) for the three month period ended March 31, 2007 as compared to the same period in 2006, was primarily due to a decrease in miscellaneous expense of $50,000 and a decrease in upkeep costs on properties owned by the partnership of $8,000.  These decreases were partially offset by increases in subscription interest while new funds from limited partners awaited entry into the partnership, postage and printing costs totaling $6,135,000$11,000.

At March 31, 2007, there were no loans outstanding with a filed notice of default as compared to the two loans totaling $7,245,000 or 2.96%2.70% of outstanding secured loans that existed at September 30, 2005. These foreclosuresMarch 31, 2006. Foreclosures are a reflectionnot an unusual occurrence in the segment of the economic times that existed at September 30, 2006 and 2005, and are not unusuallending industry in the general partners’ experience.

which we operate.


The general partners received mortgage brokerage commissions from loan borrowers of $2,960,000$852,000 and $3,063,000 for the nine month periods and $126,000 and $968,000$1,858,000 for the three month periods ended September 30,March 31, 2007 and 2006, and 2005, respectively. Through the first two quartersquarter of 20062007 the partnership funded $114,321,000$35,580,000 in loans and earned $2,834,000$852,000 in mortgage brokerage commissions for the general partners as compared to $93,179,000$68,609,000 in loans and $2,095,000$1,858,000 in commissions for the correspondingsame period in 2005. During the third quarter of 2006 the partnership funded $16,807,000 in loans and earned $126,000 in commissions for the general partners as compared to $44,292,000 in loans and $968,000 in commissions for the corresponding period in 2005.2006.  The decrease is due to a lesser numberamount of loans being funded during the three month period ended September 30, 2006March 31, 2007 as compared to the correspondingsame period of 2005.in 2006.  In spite of the lower volume funded during the thirdfirst quarter of 2006,2007, anticipated loan fundings for the fourth quarterremaining three quarters of 20062007 appears sufficient to allow the partnership to stay fully invested.


Allowance for Losses.


The general partners periodically review the loan portfolio, examining the status of delinquencies, borrowers’ payment records, as well as other factors. Based upon this information and other data, the allowance for loan losses is increased or decreased. Borrower foreclosures are a normal aspect of partnership operations. The partnership is not a credit based lender and hence while it reviews the credit history and income of borrowers, and if applicable, the income from income producing properties, the general partners expect that the partnership will on occasion take back real estate security. As of September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, the partnership had eleventhirteen loans past due 90 days or more on interest payments and/or past maturity, totaling $34,469,000. With respect to two$38,490,000. As of these eleven loans, we haveMarch 31, 2007 there were no filed notices of default, beginning the process of foreclosure.

default.

The partnership periodically enters into workout agreements with borrowers who are past maturity or delinquent in their regular payments. As of September 30, 2006March 31, 2007 the partnership had entered into oneno loans with workout agreement with principal balance totaling $788,000.agreements.  Typically, a workout agreement allows the borrower to extend the maturity date of the balloon payment and/or allows the borrower to make current monthly payments while deferring for periods of time, past due payments, and allows time to pay the loan in full.  These workout agreements and foreclosures generally exist within our loan portfolio to greater or lesser degrees, depending primarily on the health of the economy.  The number of foreclosures and workout agreements will generally rise during difficult economic times and conversely fall during good economic times.  The number and amount of foreclosures existing at September 30, 2006, in management’s opinion, doesAt March 31, 2007 the partnership did not have a material effect on our results of operations or liquidity. These workoutsany pending foreclosures.  Workouts and foreclosures have beenare considered when management arrivedarrives at appropriate loan loss reserves and based on our experience, are reflective of our loan marketplace segment.  In 2006,2007, we may initiate foreclosure proceedings on delinquent borrowers or borrowers who become delinquent during the balance of the year.  We may take back additional real estate through the foreclosure process in 2006.2007.  Borrower foreclosures are a normal aspect of partnership operations and the general partners anticipate that they will not have a material effect on our results of operations or liquidity.  As a prudent guard against potential losses, the general partners have made provisions for losses on loans and real estate held for sale of $5,109,000$4,906,000 through September 30, 2006.March 31, 2007.  These provisions for losses were made to protect against collection losses.  The total cumulative provision for losses as of September 30, 2006March 31, 2007 is considered by the general partners to be adequate.  Because of the number of variables involved, the magnitude of the swings possible and the general partners’ inability to control many of these factors, actual results may and do sometimes differ significantly from estimates made by the general partners.



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PORTFOLIO REVIEW– For the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2007 and 2006 and 2005


Loan Portfolio.


The partnership’s loan portfolio consists primarily of short-term (one to five years), fixed rate loans secured by real estate.  As of September 30,March 31, 2007 and 2006 and 2005 the partnership’s loans secured by real property collateral in the sixnine San Francisco Bay Area counties (San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Alameda, Contra Costa, Napa, Solano, Sonoma and Marin) represented $139,238,000 (55.05%$159,370,000 (59.40%) and $148,737,000 (71.75%$156,639,000 (58.30%) of the outstanding secured loan portfolio.  An additional $54,994,000 (21.74%$49,824,000 (18.57%) and $33,654,000 (16.23%$56,816,000 (21.15%) were in counties adjacent to the six San Francisco Bay Area, counties, totaling, with the loans in the sixnine San Francisco Bay Area counties, $194,232,000 (76.79%$209,194,000 (77.97%) and $182,391,000 (87.98%$213,455,000 (79.45%).  The remainder of the portfolio represented loans secured primarily by Northern California real estate.


As of September 30,March 31, 2007 and 2006 and 2005 the partnership held 102108 and 93103 secured loans, respectively, in the following categories (in thousands):

 

September 30,

 

 

2006

 

 

2005

 

Single family homes (1-4 units)

$

184,351

 

 

 

72.89

%

 

$

102,891

 

 

 

49.63

%

Commercial

 

49,152

 

 

 

19.43

%

 

 

67,777

 

 

 

32.69

%

Apartments (5+ units)

 

17,359

 

 

 

6.86

%

 

 

18,734

 

 

 

9.04

%

Land

 

2,062

 

 

 

0.82

%

 

 

17,909

 

 

 

8.64

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

$

252,924

 

 

 

100.00

%

 

$

207,311

 

 

 

100.00

%


  March 31, 
  2007  2006 
Single family homes (1-4 units) $194,493   72.49% $169,196   62.97%
Commercial  54,873   20.45%  68,520   25.50%
Apartments (5+ units)  16,874   6.29%  17,996   6.70%
Land  2,062   0.77%  12,963   4.83%
                 
Total $268,302   100.00% $268,675   100.00%

As of September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, the partnership held 102108 loans secured by deeds of trust.  The following table sets forth the priorities, asset concentrations and maturities of the loans held by the partnership as of September 30, 2006.

March 31, 2007.

PRIORITIES, ASSET CONCENTRATIONS AND MATURITIES OF LOANS

As of September 30, 2006March 31, 2007 (in thousands)

 

# of Secured Loans

 

 

Amount

 

 

Percent

1st Mortgages

49

 

$ 120,301

 

47.56%

2nd Mortgages

49

 

130,204

 

51.48%

3rd Mortgages

4

 

2,419

 

0.96%

Total

102

 

$ 252,924

 

100.00%

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maturing prior to 12/31/06

11

 

$ 37,753

 

14.93%

Maturing between 01/01/07 and 12/31/07

36

 

86,205

 

34.08%

Maturing between 01/01/08 and 12/31/08

16

 

92,582

 

36.60%

Maturing after 12/31/08

39

 

36,384

 

14.39%

Total

102

 

$ 252,924

 

100.00%

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average secured loan as a % of secured loan portfolio

 

 

$ 2,480

 

0.98%

Largest secured loan as a % of secured loan portfolio

 

 

31,428

 

12.43%

Smallest secured loan as a % of secured loan portfolio

 

 

13

 

0.01%

Average secured loan-to-value at time of loan based on

 

 

 

 

 

appraisals and prior liens at time of loan

 

 

 

 

65.14%

Largest secured loan as a percent of partnership assets

 

 

31,428

 

10.48%


  # of Secured Loans  
Amount
  
Percent
 
1st Mortgages
  52  $116,415   43.39%
2nd Mortgages
  51   146,468   54.59%
3rd Mortgages
  5   5,419   2.02%
Total  108  $268,302   100.00%
             
Maturing prior to 12/31/07  31  $104,382   38.90%
Maturing between 01/01/08 and 12/31/08  20   103,307   38.51%
Maturing between 01/01/09 and 12/31/09  17   34,484   12.85%
Maturing after 12/31/09  40   26,129   9.74%
Total  108  $268,302   100.00%
             
Average secured loan as a % of secured loan portfolio     $2,484   0.93%
Largest secured loan as a % of secured loan portfolio      32,375   12.07%
Smallest secured loan as a % of secured loan portfolio      66   0.02%
Average secured loan-to-value at time of loan based on            
appraisals and prior liens at time of loan          66.32%
Largest secured loan as a percent of partnership assets      32,375   10.36%


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Liquidity and Capital Resources.


Partnership capital continued to increase during the ninethree month period ended September 30, 2006.March 31, 2007.  The partnership received new limited partner capital contributions of $27,321,000$6,189,000 for the ninethree month period ended September 30, 2006March 31, 2007 as compared to $32,121,000$10,165,000 for the ninethree month period ended September 30, 2005.March 31, 2006.  Retained earnings of limited partners that have chosen to compound earnings were $8,521,000$3,121,000 for the ninethree month period ended September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, as compared to $7,003,000$2,720,000 for the ninethree month period ended September 30, 2005.March 31, 2006.  The increased partnership capital assisted in the partnership’s ability to increase loans outstanding to $252,924,000$268,302,000 at September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, as compared to $207,311,000$268,675,000 at September 30, 2005. The partnership closed the fifth offering in August, 2005 with subscriptions of $74,904,000 for the $75,000,000 offering. The sixth offering of $100,000,000 commenced on August 4, 2005. Of the $32,121,000 in limited partner contributions for the nine month period ended September 30, 2005, $27,592,000 related to the partnership’s fifth offering and $4,529,000 related to the sixth offering.

March 31, 2006.


The partnership relies upon purchases of units, loan payoffs, borrowers’ mortgage payments, and to a lesser degree, its line of credit for the source of funds for loans and for the undisbursed portion of Construction Loans and Rehabilitation Loans (see the discussion under the caption “ASSET QUALITY” in Item 3 of Part I of this Form 10-Q). Mortgage interest rates have decreased somewhat from those available at the inception of the partnership. If interest rates were to increase substantially, the yield of the partnership’s loans may provide lower yields than other comparable debt-related investments. As such, additional limited partner unit purchases could decline, which would reduce the overall liquidity of the partnership. Additionally, since the partnership has made primarily fixed rate loans, if interest rates were to rise, the likely result would be a slower prepayment rate for the partnership. This could cause a lower degree of liquidity as well as a slowdown in the ability of the partnership to invest in loans at the then current interest rates. Conversely, in the event interest rates were to decline, the partnership could experience a surge of unit purchases by prospective limited partners, and/or significant borrower prepayments. In such event, if the partnership can only obtain the then existing lower rates of interest, there may be a dilution of the partnership’s yield on loans, thereby lowering the partnership’s overall yield to the limited partners. The partnership to a lesser degree relies upon its line of credit to fund loans. Generally, the partnership’s loans are fixed rate, whereas the credit line is a variable rate loan. In the event of a significant increase in overall interest rates, the credit line rate of interest could increase to a rate above the average portfolio rate of interest. Should such an event occur, the general partners would desire to pay off the line of credit and would generally not use it to fund loans.  This could reduce the overall liquidity of the partnership.  Cash is constantly being generated from borrower payments of


interest, principal and loan payoffs. Currently, cash flow greatly exceeds partnership expenses and cash distribution requirements to limited partners. Excess cash flow is invested in new loan opportunities, and for funding the undisbursed portion of Construction and Rehabilitation Loans, and is used to reduce the partnership credit line or for other partnership business.


At the time of subscription to the partnership, limited partners must elect either to receive monthly, quarterly or annual cash distributions from the partnership, or to compound earnings in their capital account. If an investor initially elects to receive monthly, quarterly or annual distributions, such election, once made, is irrevocable. If the investor initially elects to compound earnings in his/her capital account, in lieu of cash distributions, the investor may, after three (3) years, change the election and receive monthly, quarterly or annual cash distributions. Earnings allocable to limited partners, who elect to compound earnings in their capital account, will be retained by the partnership for making further loans or for other proper partnership purposes; and such amounts will be added to such limited partners’ capital accounts.


During the nine and three month periods ended September 30,March 31, 2007 and 2006, and 2005, the partnership, after allocation of syndication costs, made the following allocation of earnings both to the limited partners who elected to compound their earnings, and those that chose to distribute:

 

Nine months ended September 30,

 

Three months ended September 30,

 

 

2006

 

 

2005

 

 

2006

 

 

2005

Compounding

$

8,521,000

 

$

7,003,000

 

$

2,958,000

 

$

2,476,000

Distributing

$

4,959,000

 

$

3,906,000

 

$

1,740,000

 

$

1,378,000


  Three months ended March 31, 
  2007  2006 
Compounding $3,121,000  $2,720,000 
Distributing $1,882,000  $1,565,000 


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As of September 30,March 31, 2007 and 2006 and 2005 limited partners electing to receive cash distributions of earnings represented 38%39% and 37%38%, respectively, of the limited partners’ outstanding capital accounts. These percentages have remained relatively stable. The general partners anticipate that after all capital has been raised, the percentage of limited partners electing to withdraw earnings will decrease due to the dilution effect which occurs when compounding limited partners’ capital accounts grow through compounded earnings.


The partnership also allows the limited partners to withdraw their capital account subject to certain limitations and penalties. Once a limited partner’s initial five-year hold period has passed, the general partners expect to see an increase in liquidations due to the ability of limited partners to withdraw without penalty. This ability to withdraw five years after a limited partner’s investment has the effect of providing limited partner liquidity and the general partners expect a portion of the limited partners to avail themselves of this liquidity. The general partners expect to see increasing numbers of limited partner withdrawals during a limited partner’s 5th through 10th anniversary, at which time the bulk of those limited partners who have sought withdrawal have been liquidated.  Since the five-year hold period for many limited partners has yet to expire, as of September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, many limited partners may not have yet opted for such liquidation. Earnings and capital liquidations including early withdrawals during the nine and three month periodsperiod ended September 30,March 31, 2007 and 2006 and 2005 were:

 

Nine months ended September 30,

 

Three months ended September 30,

 

 

2006

 

 

2005

 

 

2006

 

 

2005

Cash distributions

$

4,959,000

 

$

3,906,000

 

$

1,740,000

 

$

1,378,000

Capital liquidation*

$

2,206,000

 

$

1,547,000

 

$

969,000

 

$

524,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

$

7,165,000

 

$

5,453,000

 

$

2,709,000

 

$

1,902,000


  Three months ended March 31, 
  2007  2006 
Cash distributions $1,882,000  $1,565,000 
Capital liquidation* $1,047,000  $491,000 
         
Total $2,929,000  $2,056,000 

* These amounts represent gross of early withdrawal penalties.


Limited partners may liquidate their investment over a one-year period subject to certain limitations and penalties. During the nine and three month periods ended September 30,March 31, 2007 and 2006, and 2005, capital liquidated subject to the 10% penalty for early withdrawal was:

Nine months ended September 30,

 

Three months ended September 30,

2006

 

2005

 

2006

 

2005

$ 578,000

 

$ 443,000

 

$ 241,000

 

$ 198,000


Three months ended March 31, 
2007  2006 
$415,000  $119,000 

These liquidated amounts are included in the total earnings and capital liquidations reported above and represents 0.22%represent 0.15% and 0.009% (nine and0.05% for the three months ended September 30, 2006), 0.21%March 31, 2007 and 0.09% (nine and three months ended September 30, 2005),2006, respectively, of the limited partners’ ending capital as of the end of the respective periods. These withdrawals are within the normally anticipated range and represent a small percentage of limited partner capital.


In some cases in order to satisfy broker dealers and other reporting requirements, the general partners have valued the limited partners’ interest in the partnership on a basis which utilizes a per unit system of calculation, rather than based upon the investors’ capital account. This information has been reported in this manner in order to allow the partnership to integrate with certain software used by the broker dealers and other reporting entities. In those cases, the partnership will report to broker dealers, trust companies and others a “reporting” number of units based upon a $1.00 per unit calculation. The number of reporting units provided will be calculated based upon the limited partner’s capital account value divided by $1.00. Each investor’s capital account balance is set forth periodically on the partnership account statement provided to investors. The reporting units are solely for broker dealers requiring such information for their software programs and do not reflect actual units owned by a limited partner or the limited partners’ right or interest in cash flow or any other economic benefit in the partnership. Each investor’s capital account balance is set forth periodically on the partnership account statement provided to investors. The amount of partnership earnings each investor is entitled to receive is determined by the ratio that each investor’s capital account bears to the total amount of all investor capital accounts then outstanding. The capital account balance of each investor should be included on any NASD member client account statement in providing a per unit estimated value of the client’s investment in the partnership in accordance with NASD Rule 2340.



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While the general partners have set an estimated value for the partnership units, such determination may not be representative of the ultimate price realized by an investor for such units upon sale. No public trading market exists for the partnership units and none is likely to develop. Thus, there is no certainty that the units can be sold at a price equal to the stated value of the capital account. Furthermore, the ability of an investor to liquidate his or her investment is limited subject to certain liquidation rights provided by the partnership, which may include early withdrawal penalties.


Current Economic Conditions.

The rate


During 2006 and through the first quarter of economic expansion within2007, the United States economy as a whole preformed well, although there has slowed from the second quarter of 2006 and throughout prior periodsbeen a noticeable deceleration in 2006. Thegrowth.  Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growthincreased at a 1.3% rate was 1.6% for the third quarter compared to a 2.6% rate in the second quarter and 5.6% for the first quarter of 2007 as compared to a 2.5% rate for the fourth quarter of 2006 and 3.4% for the year 2006.  The positive GDP was 3.2%increases are healthy overall but indicate a slowing economy.  Unemployment continued to remain low during the first quarter of 2007 at a rate of 4.9% for all of 2005 and 3.9% for all of 2004. This decrease in the GDP growth rate shows a clear deceleration to the United States, economy, yet is still a healthy indicatorrate of economic activity and is expected, given the Federal Reserve’s policy over the last 24 months of raising interest rates to cool the economy and help to fight inflation. With the recent decrease in oil prices and hence energy prices from highs during the spring of 2006 above $70 per barrel to just under $60 per barrel in October and November of 2006, coupled with increasing interest rates5.2% for California and a slowing economy, inflation would not seem to berate of much concern. The Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers decreased 0.5% in September of 2006. The index is 2.1% higher than in September of 2005, leading one to conclude that inflation is well within a reasonable level. Employment continues to expand and the unemployment rate4.2% for the nation dropped to 4.6% in Septembercity of 2006 from 4.7% in August of 2006 and from 5.1% in September of 2005. In California, unemployment numbers also fell to 4.8% in September of 2006 from 4.9% in August of 2006 and from 5.2% in September of 2005.


San Francisco.  The Federal Reserve has now met three times since they had halted their march toward higher interest rates beginningBoard left the Federal Funds Rate unchanged at 5.25% at its April, 2007 meeting and for its previous six consecutive meetings.  The 10-year treasury bonds continued to trade in 2004 and has not raised interest rates further. Mortgage rates have been declininga narrow margin during the thirdfirst quarter of 2006. In June of 2006, a 30-year2007 at around 4.7%.  This has helped 30 year fixed rate mortgage was pricedmortgages to remain consistent during the first quarter at approximately 6.68% versus a price of approximately 6.4% in September of 2006 and 6.36% in October of 2006. These recent rates are higher than in 2005, but not as appreciably higher as one might think. In September and October of 2005, 30-year fixed rate loans were priced at 6.07% and 5.77%, respectively. In most respects, the United States economy is healthy and there seems to be little likelihood of a recession.

6.2%.


The partnership makes loans primarily in Northern California.  As such the regional real estate market is of primary concern to the partnership.  As of September 30,March 31, 2007 and 2006, approximately 59.40% ($159,370,000) and 2005, approximately 55.05%58.30% ($139,238,000) and 71.75% (148,737,000)156,639,000), respectively, of the loans held by the partnership were in sixthe nine San Francisco Bay Area Counties, respectively. AnCounties.  As of March 31, 2007 and 2006, an additional 21.74%18.57% ($54,994,000)49,824,000) and 16.23%21.15% ($33,654,000)56,816,000), respectively, of loans were in counties adjacent to the sixnine San Francisco Bay Area Counties;Counties, totaling, with the loans in the sixnine San Francisco Bay Area counties, 76.79%77.97% and 87.98%79.45% of loans in the sixnine San Francisco Bay Area counties and adjacent counties, respectively.  The remainder of the loans held was secured primarily by Northern California real estate outside of the San Francisco Bay Area.

Appreciation in


In general, California residential real estate has clearly abated fromcontinued to appreciate in value during the double digit rates enjoyed during 2004 and 2005. The residential real estate market trend seems to be toward values that reflect modest price increases, and in some market segments, decreases from the historic 2005 record setting price highs.first quarter of 2007.  According to the California Association of Realtors, in September of 2006Dataquick, the median price of a California single family home in March, 2007 was $553,050, which was 1.8% higher than the median price in September of 2005 of $543,510, but 4% lower than the median price in August of 2006 of $576,360. The September of 2006 median price of$484,000 a California condominium was $427,330, which was 0.5% higher than the median price in September of 2005 of $448,696, but 1.5% lower than the median price in August of 2006 of $420,920. In September of 2006,new record up 3% from the median price of a San Francisco Bay Area single-family home was $725,870, which was 2.2% higher than the median price$470,000 in September of 2005, but 1.5% lower than the median price in AugustMarch of 2006.  Dataquick reports that “because of a shift in purchase patterns, a decline (in median prices) from August to September is normal for the season.” Marketing periods for properties have elongated to the more traditional timeframes traditionally expected during the 90’s and 80’s. The California Association of Realtors reported the mediantotal sales volumes (the number of days to sell a single-family homehomes sold) has been declining.  During March, 2007 the sales volume was 5427.5% less than March, 2006.  The slow down in September of 2006, as compared to 30 in September of 2005. The elongated sales process has increased inventoriesthe number of homes sold has not significantly impacted residential sales prices.  Mortgage interest rates for both fixed and adjustable rate loans have been relatively stable leaving residential affordability similar to seven months and is holding steady at that level, which is close to the long-term historic average of a normal market.2006.  The stable values ofand slowly appreciating residential real estate and a return to a more traditional real estate marketplaceprice environment is comforting to the partnership. Loan-to-valuespartnership as appraised values for originated loans can be relied upon and appraisers should have adequate and reliable data upon which to formmake value opinions.


Commercial real estateproperties continued thetheir strong performance it has been turning in the San Francisco Bay Area.  Vacancy in office properties was 8.6% for the last three years. Across virtually all sectors,first quarter of 2007 and rents are increasing modestly, vacancies are in a downward trend, absorption is increasing, and sales are at healthy levels with prices increasing. CB Richard Ellis reported thatincreased 9.7% to over $40 per square foot for Class A properties.  All other regions of the overall San Francisco officeBay Area exhibited similar improved results from 2006.  A strong commercial market vacancy dropped 110 basis points during the third quarter to 9.0%. The market absorbed nearly 800,000 square feet of spaceindicates strong job and economic growth, which brought the positive absorption to over two million square feetis good for commercial property values and for the year to date 2006.

lenders who secure loans on commercial properties.


For partnership loans outstanding as of September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, the partnership had an average loan-to-value ratio of 65.14%66.32%, computed based on appraised values and senior liens as of the date the loan was made. This percentage does not account for any increases or decreases in property values since the date the loan was made, nor does it include any reductions in principal on senior indebtedness through amortization of payments after the loan was made. Management believes that this low loan-to-value ratio will assist the partnership in weathering loan delinquencies and foreclosures should they eventuate.

occur.


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Contractual Obligations.


A summary of the contractual obligations of the partnership as of September 30, 2006March 31, 2007 is set forth below (in thousands):

Contractual Obligation

 

 

Total

 

 

Less than 1 Year

 

 

1-3 Years

 

 

3-5 Years

 

Line of credit

 

 

$

34,700

 

 

$

 

 

$

24,101

 

 

$

10,599

 

Construction loans

 

 

 

4,156

 

 

 

4,156

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rehabilitation loans

 

 

 

21,459

 

 

 

21,459

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

 

$

60,315

 

 

$

25,615

 

 

$

24,101

 

 

$

10,599

 

Part I – Item 3.

QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK


Contractual Obligation  Total  Less than 1 Year  1-3 Years  3-5 Years 
Line of credit  $28,700  $  $19,933  $8,767 
Construction loans   929   929       
Term loans   500   500       
Rehabilitation loans   10,940   10,940       
                  
Total  $41,069  $12,369  $19,933  $8,767 

Part I – Item 3.    QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

The following table contains information about the cash held in money market accounts, loans held in the partnership’s portfolio and loans to the partnership pursuant to its line of credit as of September 30, 2006.March 31, 2007.  The presentation, for each category of information, aggregates the assets and liabilities by their maturity dates for maturities occurring in each of the years 20062007 through 20102011 and separately aggregates the information for all maturities arising after 2010.2011.  The carrying values of these assets and liabilities approximate their fair market values as of September 30, 2006March 31, 2007 (in thousands):

 

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

Thereafter

Total

Interest earning assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Money market accounts

$23,788

 

 

 

 

 

$23,788

Average interest rate

2.75%

 

 

 

 

 

2.75%

Loans secured by deeds of

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

trust

$37,753

86,205

92,582

20,052

7,789

8,543

$252,924

Average interest rate

10.28%

9.65%

9.60%

9.82%

9.41%

9.47%

9.73%

Average interest rate

 

 

 

 

 

Interest bearing liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Line of credit

 

$967

11,567

11,567

10,599

 

$34,700

Average interest rate

7.84%

 

 

 

 

 

7.84%


  2007  2008  2009  2010  2011  Thereafter  Total 
Interest earning assets:                     
Money market accounts $12,543                 $12,543 
Average interest rate  2.75%                 2.75%
Loans secured by deeds                       
of trust $104,382   103,307   34,484   11,769   7,623   6,737  $268,302 
Average interest rate  9.81%  9.85%  10.20%  9.77%  9.39%  9.46%  9.86%
Interest bearing liabilities:                            
Line of credit     $798   9,567   9,568   8,767      $28,700 
Average interest rate  8.25%                      8.25%
Term loan $500                      $500 
Average interest rate  12.50%                      12.50%

Market Risk.


The partnership’s line of credit bears interest at a variable rate, tied to the prime rate. As a result, the partnership’s primary market risk exposure with respect to its obligations is changes in interest rates, which will affect the interest cost of outstanding amounts on the line of credit. The partnership may also suffer market risk tied to general trends affecting real estate values that may impact the partnership’s security for its loans.


The partnership’s primary market risk in terms of its profitability is the exposure to fluctuations in earnings resulting from fluctuations in general interest rates. The majority of the partnership’s mortgage loans earn interest at fixed rates. Changes in interest rates may also affect the value of the partnership’s investment in mortgage loans and the rates at which the partnership reinvests funds obtained from loan repayments and new capital contributions from limited partners. If interest rates increase, the interest rates the partnership obtains from reinvested funds will generally increase, but the value of the partnership’s existing loans at fixed rates will generally tend to decrease. The risk is mitigated by the fact that the partnership does not intend to sell its loan portfolio, rather such loans are held until they are paid off. If interest rates decrease, the amounts becoming available to the partnership for investment due to repayment of partnership loans may be reinvested at lower rates than the partnership had been able to obtain in prior investments, or than the rates on the repaid loans. In addition, interest rate decreases may encourage borrowers to refinance their loans with the partnership at a time where the partnership is unable to reinvest in loans of comparable value.


The partnership does not hedge or otherwise seek to manage interest rate risk. The partnership does not enter into risk sensitive instruments for trading purposes.



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ASSET QUALITY


A consequence of lending activities is that occasionally losses will be experienced and that the amount of such losses will vary from time to time, depending upon the risk characteristics of the loan portfolio as affected by economic conditions and the financial experiences of borrowers. Many of these factors are beyond the control of the general partners. There is no precise method of predicting specific losses or amounts that ultimately may be charged off on particular segments of the loan portfolio, especially in light of the current economic environment.


The conclusion that a loan may become uncollectible, in whole or in part, is a matter of judgment. Although institutional lenders are subject to requirements and regulations that, among other things, require them to perform ongoing analyses of their portfolios, loan-to-value ratios, reserves, and other metrics, and to obtain and maintain current information regarding their borrowers and the securing properties, the partnership is not subject to these regulations and has not adopted all of these practices. Rather, the general partners, in connection with the periodic closing of the accounting records of the partnership and the preparation of the financial statements, determine whether the allowance for loan losses is adequate to cover potential loan losses of the partnership.  As of September 30, 2006March 31, 2007, thirteen loans totaling $38,490,000 were delinquent over 90 days on interest payments.  This includes five matured loans totaling $21,404,000. As of March 31, 2007 the general partners have determined that the allowance for loan losses and real estate held for sale of $5,109,000 (1.96%$4,906,000 (1.76% of net assets) is adequate in amount.  Because of the number of variables involved, the magnitude of the swings possible and the general partners’ inability to control many of these factors, actual results may and do sometimes differ significantly from estimates made by the general partners. As of September 30, 2006, six loans totaling $10,423,000 were delinquent over 90 days on interest payments. This includes five matured loans totaling $9,635,000. In addition, five loans totaling $24,045,000 were also past maturity but were current in interest payment as of September 30, 2006, for a combined total of eleven loans past due 90 days or more in interest payments, and/or past maturity totaling $34,469,000.


The partnership also makes loans requiring periodic disbursements of funds. As of September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, there were 21ten such loans.  These loans include either ground up construction of buildings and/or loans for rehabilitation of existing structures.  Interest on these loans is computed using a simple interest method and only on the amounts disbursed on a daily basis.


A summary of the status of the partnership’s loans which are periodically disbursed, as of September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, is set forth below:

 

Complete Construction

 

Rehabilitation

Disbursed funds

$12,815,000

 

$79,671,000

 

Undisbursed funds

$4,156,000

 

$21,459,000

 

 

$16,971,000

 

$101,130,000

 


  Complete Construction  
Rehabilitation
 
Disbursed funds $5,866,000  $57,666,000 
Undisbursed funds $929,000  $10,940,000 
  $6,795,000  $68,606,000 

“Construction Loans” are determined by the management to be those loans made to borrowers for the construction of entirely new structures or dwellings, whether residential, commercial or multifamily properties. The partnership has approved the borrowers up to a maximum loan balance; however, disbursements are made in phases throughout the construction process.  As of September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, the partnership had commitments for Construction Loans totaling $16,971,000,$6,795,000, of which $12,815,000$5,866,000 had been disbursed and $4,156,000$929,000 remains to be disbursed.


The partnership also makes loans, the proceeds of which are used to remodel, add to and/or rehabilitate an existing structure or dwelling, whether residential, commercial or multifamily properties and which, in the determination of management, are not Construction Loans.  Many of these loans are for cosmetic refurbishment of both interiors and exteriors of existing condominiums.  The refurbished units are then sold to new users, and the sales proceeds are used to repay the partnership’s loans.  These loans are referred to by management as “Rehabilitation Loans”. As of September 30, 2006March 31, 2007 the partnership had commitments for Rehabilitation Loans totaling $101,130,000,$68,606,000, of which $79,671,000$57,666,000 had been disbursed and $21,459,000$10,940,000 remains to be disbursed.  While the partnership does not classify Rehabilitation Loans as Construction Loans, Rehabilitation Loans do carry some of the same risks as Construction Loans. There is no limit on the amount of Rehabilitation Loans the partnership may make.



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Part I – Item 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES


As of September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, the partnership carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the general partners of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the partnership’s disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Rule 13a-15 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Based upon that evaluation, the general partners concluded that the partnership’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective for the purposes set forth in Rule 13a-15. There were no changes in the partnership’s internal control over financial reporting during the partnership’s thirdfirst fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the partnership’s internal control over financial reporting.


PART II  OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings



Item 1.               Legal Proceedings

The partnership is involved in various legal actions arising in the normal course of business.  In the opinion of management, such matters will not have a material effect upon the financial position of the partnership.

Item 1A.

Risk Factors

Not Applicable.

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds



Item 1A.                   Risk Factors

A description of the risk factors with respect to investing in the limited partnership units publicly offered by the partnership is set forth in the partnership’s prospectus, dated August 4, 2005, beginning on page 8, under the section “Risk Factors”, which is incorporated herein by reference.


Item 2.               Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

Not Applicable.

Item 3.

Defaults Upon Senior Securities



Item 3.               Defaults Upon Senior Securities

Not Applicable.

Item 4.

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders



Item 4.               Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

Not Applicable.

Item 5.

Other Information



Item 5.               Other Information

None.

Item 6.

Exhibits



Item 6.               Exhibits

31.1 Certification of General Partner pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

31.2 Certification of General Partner pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

32.1 Certification of General Partner pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

32.2 Certification of General Partner pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002



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SIGNATURES


Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereto duly authorized on the 14th15th day of November, 2006.

May, 2007


REDWOOD MORTGAGE INVESTORS VIII



By:

/S/ Michael R. Burwell

Michael R. Burwell, General Partner

By:

Gymno Corporation, General Partner

By:

/S/ Michael R. Burwell

Michael R. Burwell, President, Secretary/Treasurer & Chief Financial Officer

By:

Redwood Mortgage Corp., General Partner

By:

/S/ Michael R. Burwell

Michael R. Burwell,

President, Secretary/Treasurer



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Exhibit 31.1


GENERAL PARTNER CERTIFICATION


I, Michael R. Burwell, General Partner, certify that:


1.

I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Redwood Mortgage Investors VIII, a California Limited Partnership (the “Registrant”);


2.

Based on my knowledge, this quarterly report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this quarterly report;


3.

Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this quarterly report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the Registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this quarterly report;


4.

The Registrant’s other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the Registrant and we have:


(a)

designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the Registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this quarterly report is being prepared;


(b)

evaluated the effectiveness of the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and


(c)

disclosed in this report any change in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the Registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and


5.

The Registrant’s other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the Registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of Registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):


(a)

all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the Registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and


(b)

any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.





/s/ Michael R. Burwell

_____________________________

Michael R. Burwell, General Partner

November 14, 2006

May 15, 2007

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Exhibit 31.2

Exhibit 31.2

PRESIDENT AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER CERTIFICATION


I, Michael R. Burwell, President, Secretary/Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer of Gymno Corporation, General Partner, and Redwood Mortgage Corp., General Partner, certify that:


1.

I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Redwood Mortgage Investors VIII, a California Limited Partnership (the “Registrant”);


2.

Based on my knowledge, this quarterly report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this quarterly report;


3.

Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this quarterly report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the Registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this quarterly report;


4.

The Registrant’s other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the Registrant and we have:


(a)

designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the Registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this quarterly report is being prepared;


(b)

evaluated the effectiveness of the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and


(c)

disclosed in this report any change in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the Registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and


5.

The Registrant’s other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the Registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of Registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):


(a)

all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the Registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and


(b)

any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.





/s/ Michael R. Burwell

Michael R. Burwell, President, Secretary/Treasurer

and Chief Financial Officer of Gymno Corporation, General

Partner, and Redwood Mortgage Corp., General Partner

November 14, 2006

May 15, 2007

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Exhibit 32.1

Exhibit 32.1


CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002



In connection with the Quarterly Report of Redwood Mortgage Investors VIII (the “Partnership”) on Form 10-Q for the period ending September 30, 2006March 31, 2007 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, I, Michael R. Burwell, General Partner of the Partnership, certify, that to the best of my knowledge:


(1)

The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and


(2)

The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Partnership at the dates and for the periods indicated.


This Certification has not been, and shall not be deemed “filed” with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

/s/ Michael R. Burwell

_____________________________

Michael R. Burwell, General Partner

November 14, 2006





/s/ Michael R. Burwell
_____________________________
Michael R. Burwell, General Partner
May 15, 2007


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Exhibit 32.2

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002



CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002


In connection with the Quarterly Report of Redwood Mortgage Investors VIII (the “Partnership”) on Form 10-Q for the period ending September 30, 2006March 31, 2007 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, I, Michael R. Burwell, President, Secretary/Treasurer & Chief Financial Officer of Gymno Corporation, General Partner of the Partnership, and Redwood Mortgage Corp., General Partner of the Partnership, certify that to the best of my knowledge:


(1)

The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and


(2)

The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Partnership at the dates and for the periods indicated.


This Certification has not been, and shall not be deemed “filed” with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

/s/ Michael R. Burwell

Michael R. Burwell, President,

Secretary/Treasurer & Chief Financial

Officer of Gymno Corporation, General Partner,

and Redwood Mortgage Corp., General Partner

November 14, 2006





/s/ Michael R. Burwell
______________________________________
Michael R. Burwell, President,
Secretary/Treasurer & Chief Financial
Officer of Gymno Corporation, General Partner,
and Redwood Mortgage Corp., General Partner
May 15, 2007


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