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

(Mark One)
(Mark One)
ýQUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2018March 31, 2019
OR 
oTRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from                 to                 
Commission file number 001-34385
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Maryland 26-2749336
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
  
1555 Peachtree Street, N.E., Suite 1800
Atlanta, Georgia
 30309
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(404) 892-0896
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code) 
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934:
Title of Each ClassTrading SymbolName of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per shareIVRNew York Stock Exchange
7.75% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred StockIVRpANew York Stock Exchange
7.75% Fixed-to-Floating Series B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred StockIVRpBNew York Stock Exchange
7.50% Fixed-to-Floating Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred StockIVRpCNew York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  ý    No  o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).    Yes  ý    No  o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one): 
Large Accelerated filer ý   Accelerated filer o
Non-Accelerated filer o   Smaller reporting company o
     Emerging growth company o
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes  o    No  ý
As of October 31, 2018,April 30, 2019, there were 111,652,661128,588,493 outstanding shares of common stock of Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc.


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INVESCO MORTGAGE CAPITAL INC.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
  Page
   
Item 1.
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
Item 2.
   
Item 3.
   
Item 4.
  
   
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Item 1A.
   
Item 2.
   
Item 3.
   
Item 4.
   
Item 5.
   
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PART I
ITEM 1.FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
INVESCO MORTGAGE CAPITAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
As ofAs of
$ in thousands except share amountsSeptember 30, 2018 December 31, 2017March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018
ASSETS  
Mortgage-backed and credit risk transfer securities, at fair value (including pledged securities of $17,473,413 and $17,560,811, respectively)18,336,825
 18,190,754
Commercial loans, held-for-investment31,707
 191,808
Mortgage-backed and credit risk transfer securities, at fair value (including pledged securities of $20,544,317 and $17,082,825, respectively)21,127,598
 17,396,642
Cash and cash equivalents108,223
 88,381
78,482
 135,617
Restricted cash300
 620
5,025
 
Due from counterparties26,380
 
13,000
 13,500
Investment related receivable (including pledged securities of $449,289 and $0, respectively)528,223
 73,217
Investment related receivable70,789
 66,598
Derivative assets, at fair value46,214
 6,896
26,580
 15,089
Other assets145,015
 105,580
177,913
 186,059
Total assets19,222,887
 18,657,256
21,499,387
 17,813,505
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY      
Liabilities:      
Repurchase agreements14,378,518
 14,080,801
16,824,387
 13,602,484
Secured loans1,650,000
 1,650,000
1,650,000
 1,650,000
Exchangeable senior notes, net
 143,231
Derivative liabilities, at fair value13,982
 32,765
8,463
 23,390
Dividends and distributions payable50,205
 50,193
60,433
 49,578
Investment related payable559,398
 5,191
222,500
 132,096
Accrued interest payable25,624
 17,845
47,100
 37,620
Collateral held payable47,687
 7,327
2,273
 18,083
Accounts payable and accrued expenses1,620
 2,200
2,384
 1,694
Due to affiliate10,430
 10,825
10,133
 11,863
Total liabilities16,737,464
 16,000,378
18,827,673
 15,526,808
Commitments and contingencies (See Note 16):
 
Commitments and contingencies (See Note 14):
 
Equity:      
Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share; 50,000,000 shares authorized:      
7.75% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock: 5,600,000 shares issued and outstanding ($140,000 aggregate liquidation preference)135,356
 135,356
135,356
 135,356
7.75% Fixed-to-Floating Series B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock: 6,200,000 shares issued and outstanding ($155,000 aggregate liquidation preference)149,860
 149,860
149,860
 149,860
7.50% Fixed-to-Floating Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock: 11,500,000 shares issued and outstanding ($287,500 aggregate liquidation preference)278,108
 278,108
278,108
 278,108
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share; 450,000,000 shares authorized; 111,652,661 and 111,624,159 shares issued and outstanding, respectively1,116
 1,116
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share; 450,000,000 shares authorized; 128,267,497 and 111,584,996 shares issued and outstanding, respectively1,282
 1,115
Additional paid in capital2,385,218
 2,384,356
2,642,050
 2,383,532
Accumulated other comprehensive income174,553
 261,029
277,182
 220,813
Retained earnings (distributions in excess of earnings)(663,007) (579,334)(812,124) (882,087)
Total stockholders’ equity2,461,204
 2,630,491
2,671,714
 2,286,697
Non-controlling interest24,219
 26,387
Total equity2,485,423
 2,656,878
Total liabilities and equity19,222,887
 18,657,256
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity21,499,387
 17,813,505
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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INVESCO MORTGAGE CAPITAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
 
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
$ in thousands, except share amounts2018 2017 2018 20172019 2018
Interest Income
 
 
 

 
Mortgage-backed and credit risk transfer securities160,416
 134,138
 456,967
 374,038
185,492
 149,003
Commercial and other loans1,672
 6,251
 9,945
 18,036
1,582
 4,222
Total interest income162,088
 140,389
 466,912
 392,074
187,074
 153,225
Interest Expense          
Repurchase agreements81,763
 45,907
 210,737
 111,926
101,875
 59,585
Secured loans9,490
 5,544
 24,888
 13,492
11,144
 6,927
Exchangeable senior notes
 2,724
 1,621
 11,236

 1,621
Total interest expense91,253
 54,175
 237,246
 136,654
113,019
 68,133
Net interest income70,835
 86,214
 229,666
 255,420
74,055
 85,092
Other Income (loss)
 
 
 

 
Gain (loss) on investments, net(207,910) (11,873) (404,657) (2,551)268,382
 (160,370)
Equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated ventures1,084
 408
 2,778
 (1,280)692
 896
Gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net87,672
 1,955
 288,208
 (46,096)(201,460) 133,367
Realized and unrealized credit derivative income (loss), net4,975
 (2,930) 8,875
 38,428
7,884
 3,165
Net loss on extinguishment of debt
 (1,344) (26) (6,581)
 (26)
Other investment income (loss), net1,068
 2,313
 2,010
 6,175
1,029
 3,102
Total other income (loss)(113,111) (11,471) (102,812) (11,905)76,527
 (19,866)
Expenses          
Management fee – related party10,105
 9,557
 30,428
 27,385
9,534
 10,221
General and administrative1,673
 1,697
 4,954
 5,389
2,258
 1,756
Total expenses11,778
 11,254
 35,382
 32,774
11,792
 11,977
Net income (loss)(54,054) 63,489
 91,472
 210,741
Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest(681) 800
 1,153
 2,656
Net income (loss) attributable to Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc.(53,373) 62,689
 90,319
 208,085
Net income138,790
 53,249
Net income attributable to non-controlling interest
 671
Net income attributable to Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc.138,790
 52,578
Dividends to preferred stockholders11,107
 13,562
 33,320
 24,994
11,107
 11,107
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders(64,480) 49,127
 56,999
 183,091
Net income attributable to common stockholders127,683
 41,471
Earnings per share:  

 

 

  

Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders  
 
 
Net income attributable to common stockholders  
Basic(0.58) 0.44
 0.51
 1.64
1.05
 0.37
Diluted(0.58) 0.43
 0.51
 1.59
1.05
 0.37
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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INVESCO MORTGAGE CAPITAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(Unaudited)
 
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
$ in thousands2018 2017 2018 20172019 2018
Net income (loss)(54,054) 63,489
 91,472
 210,741
Net income138,790
 53,249
Other comprehensive income (loss):          
Unrealized gain (loss) on mortgage-backed and credit risk transfer securities, net(40,554) 19,089
 (220,800) 75,011
52,349
 (132,317)
Reclassification of unrealized (gain) loss on sale of mortgage-backed and credit risk transfer securities to gain (loss) on investments, net134,280
 7
 153,406
 1,508
10,147
 9,237
Reclassification of amortization of net deferred (gain) loss on de-designated interest rate swaps to repurchase agreements interest expense(6,422) (6,438) (19,859) (19,105)(5,851) (6,539)
Currency translation adjustments on investment in unconsolidated venture(1,126) 807
 (328) 331
(276) 312
Total other comprehensive income (loss)86,178
 13,465
 (87,581) 57,745
56,369
 (129,307)
Comprehensive income (loss)32,124
 76,954
 3,891
 268,486
195,159
 (76,058)
Less: Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interest(405) (970) (48) (3,384)
 959
Less: Dividends to preferred stockholders(11,107) (13,562) (33,320) (24,994)(11,107) (11,107)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to common stockholders20,612
 62,422
 (29,477) 240,108
184,052
 (86,206)

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


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INVESCO MORTGAGE CAPITAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTSTATEMENTS OF EQUITY
For the ninethree months ended September 30, March 31, 2019 and 2018
(Unaudited)
 
          Attributable to Common Stockholders                   
        
Additional
Paid in
Capital
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 
Retained
Earnings
(Distributions
in excess of
earnings)
 Total
Stockholders’
Equity
 
Non-
Controlling
Interest
          
Additional
Paid in
Capital
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 
Retained
Earnings
(Distributions
in excess of
earnings)
 Total
Stockholders’
Equity
Series A
Preferred Stock
 
Series B
Preferred Stock
 Series C
Preferred Stock
    
Series A
Preferred Stock
 
Series B
Preferred Stock
 Series C
Preferred Stock
   
$ in thousands
except
share amounts
 Common Stock 
Non-
Controlling
Interest
  Common Stock 
Shares Amount Shares Amount Shares Amount Shares Amount Shares Amount Shares Amount Shares Amount Shares Amount 
Additional
Paid in
Capital
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
Retained
Earnings
(Distributions
in excess of
earnings)
Balance at December 31, 20175,600,000
 135,356
 6,200,000
 149,860
 11,500,000
 278,108
 111,624,159
 1,116
 2,384,356
 261,029
 (579,334) 2,630,491
 26,387
 
Balance at December 31, 20185,600,000
 135,356
 6,200,000
 149,860
 11,500,000
 278,108
 111,584,996
 1,115
 2,383,532
220,813
(882,087)2,286,697
Net income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 90,319
 90,319
 1,153
 91,472

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

138,790
138,790
Other comprehensive loss
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (86,476) 
 (86,476) (1,105) (87,581)
Other comprehensive income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 56,369
 
 56,369
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net of offering costs
 
 
 
 
 
 16,672,000
 167
 258,386
 
 
 258,553
Stock awards
 
 
 
 
 
 28,502
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 10,501
 
 
 
 
 
Common stock dividends
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (140,672) (140,672) 
 (140,672)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (57,720) (57,720)
Common unit dividends
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (1,796) (1,796)
Preferred stock dividends
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (33,320) (33,320) 
 (33,320)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (11,107) (11,107)
Amortization of equity-based compensation
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 436
 
 
 436
 6
 442

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 132
 
 
 132
Rebalancing of ownership percentage of non-controlling interest
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 426
 
 
 426
 (426) 
Balance at September 30, 20185,600,000
 135,356
 6,200,000
 149,860
 11,500,000
 278,108
 111,652,661
 1,116
 2,385,218
 174,553
 (663,007) 2,461,204
 24,219
 2,485,423
Balance at March 31, 20195,600,000
 135,356
 6,200,000
 149,860
 11,500,000
 278,108
 128,267,497
 1,282
 2,642,050
 277,182
 (812,124) 2,671,714
The accompanying notes are an integral part of thisthese condensed consolidated financial statement.statements.








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INVESCO MORTGAGE CAPITAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWSEQUITY (Continued)
For the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018
(Unaudited)
  Nine Months Ended September 30,
$ in thousands2018 2017
Cash Flows from Operating Activities   
Net income91,472
 210,741
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:   
Amortization of mortgage-backed and credit risk transfer securities premiums and (discounts), net37,263
 53,612
Realized and unrealized (gain) loss on derivative instruments, net(307,594) (14,217)
Realized and unrealized (gain) loss on credit derivatives, net8,034
 (20,904)
(Gain) loss on investments, net404,657
 2,551
Loss from investments in unconsolidated ventures in excess of distributions received320
 1,925
Other amortization(19,332) (17,702)
Net loss on extinguishment of debt26
 6,581
(Gain) loss on foreign currency transactions, net1,038
 (3,715)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:   
Increase in operating assets(1,140) (9,713)
Decrease (increase) in operating liabilities6,974
 (4,985)
Net cash provided by operating activities221,718
 204,174
Cash Flows from Investing Activities   
Purchase of mortgage-backed and credit risk transfer securities(4,996,460) (5,480,222)
(Contributions to) distributions from investments in unconsolidated ventures, net1,107
 9,023
Change in other assets(41,094) (3,457)
Principal payments from mortgage-backed and credit risk transfer securities1,597,052
 1,758,781
Proceeds from sale of mortgage-backed and credit risk transfer securities2,836,065
 625,540
Proceeds from/ (payments for) settlement or termination of forwards, swaps, futures and TBAs, net249,492
 (5,808)
Net change in due from counterparties and collateral held payable13,980
 1,255
Principal payments from commercial loans held-for-investment160,809
 
Origination and advances of commercial loans, net of origination fees(1,677) (3,754)
Net cash used in investing activities(180,726) (3,098,642)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities   
Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock, net of issuance cost
 278,411
Due from counterparties - secured loans
 (1,550)
Proceeds from repurchase agreements108,342,902
 107,218,532
Principal repayments of repurchase agreements(108,044,996) (104,288,947)
Extinguishment of exchangeable senior notes(143,433) (247,454)
Payments of deferred costs(167) 
Payments of dividends and distributions(175,776) (152,782)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities(21,470) 2,806,210
Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash19,522
 (88,258)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period89,001
 161,788
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period108,523
 73,530
Supplement Disclosure of Cash Flow Information   
Interest paid248,824
 159,982
Non-cash Investing and Financing Activities Information   
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on mortgage-backed and credit risk transfer securities(67,394) 76,519
Dividends and distributions declared not paid50,205
 59,909
Net change in investment related payable (receivable)(100,061) (141,085)
Net change in repurchase agreements, not settled(189) (1,416)
Change in due from counterparties and collateral held payable
 86,450
           Attributable to Common Stockholders      
         
Additional
Paid in
Capital
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 
Retained
Earnings
(Distributions
in excess of
earnings)
 Total
Stockholders’
Equity
 
Non-
Controlling
Interest
  
 
Series A
Preferred Stock
 
Series B
Preferred Stock
 Series C
Preferred Stock
    
$ in thousands 
except
share amounts
   Common Stock 
Total
Equity
Shares Amount Shares Amount Shares Amount Shares Amount      
Balance at December 31, 20175,600,000
 135,356
 6,200,000
 149,860
 11,500,000
 278,108
 111,624,159
 1,116
 2,384,356
 261,029
 (579,334) 2,630,491
 26,387
 2,656,878
Net income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 52,578
 52,578
 671
 53,249
Other comprehensive loss
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (127,677) 
 (127,677) (1,630) (129,307)
Stock awards
 
 
 
 
 
 12,564
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Common stock dividends
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (46,887) (46,887) 
 (46,887)
Common unit dividends
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (599) (599)
Preferred stock dividends
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (11,107) (11,107) 
 (11,107)
Amortization of equity-based compensation
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 127
 
 
 127
 2
 129
Rebalancing of ownership percentage of non-controlling interest
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 143
 
 
 143
 (143) 
Balance at March 31, 20185,600,000
 135,356
 6,200,000
 149,860
 11,500,000
 278,108
 111,636,723
 1,116
 2,384,626
 133,352
 (584,750) 2,497,668
 24,688
 2,522,356
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INVESCO MORTGAGE CAPITAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
  Three Months Ended March 31,
$ in thousands2019 2018
Cash Flows from Operating Activities   
Net income138,790
 53,249
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:   
Amortization of mortgage-backed and credit risk transfer securities premiums and (discounts), net3,185
 12,663
Realized and unrealized (gain) loss on derivative instruments, net205,969
 (145,479)
Realized and unrealized (gain) loss on credit derivatives, net(2,534) 2,468
(Gain) loss on investments, net(268,382) 160,370
(Gain) loss from investments in unconsolidated ventures in excess of distributions received(692) (352)
Other amortization(5,719) (6,265)
Net loss on extinguishment of debt
 26
(Gain) loss on foreign currency transactions, net
 (1,800)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:   
(Increase) decrease in operating assets(10,015) 1,334
Increase in operating liabilities7,758
 562
Net cash provided by operating activities68,360
 76,776
Cash Flows from Investing Activities   
Purchase of mortgage-backed and credit risk transfer securities(4,340,536) (298,859)
(Contributions to) distributions from investments in unconsolidated ventures, net299
 (1,532)
Change in other assets1,154
 
Principal payments from mortgage-backed and credit risk transfer securities300,222
 488,123
Proceeds from sale of mortgage-backed and credit risk transfer securities734,834
 
Settlement (termination) of futures, currency forwards and interest rate swaps, net(232,387) 113,578
Net change in due from counterparties and collateral held payable(14,060) 14,853
Principal payments from commercial loans held-for-investment7,128
 10,042
Origination and advances of commercial loans, net of origination fees
 (698)
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities(3,543,346) 325,507
Cash Flows from Financing Activities   
Proceeds from issuance of common stock258,966
 
Proceeds from repurchase agreements28,316,732
 35,711,164
Principal repayments of repurchase agreements(25,094,829) (35,880,828)
Extinguishment of exchangeable senior notes
 (143,433)
Payments of deferred costs(21) (76)
Payments of dividends and distributions(57,972) (58,587)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities3,422,876
 (371,760)
Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash(52,110) 30,523
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period135,617
 89,001
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period83,507
 119,524
Supplement Disclosure of Cash Flow Information   
Interest paid109,392
 73,811
Non-cash Investing and Financing Activities Information   
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on mortgage-backed and credit risk transfer securities62,496
 (123,080)
Dividends and distributions declared not paid60,433
 50,199
Net change in investment related payable (receivable)(95,250) 80,688
Offering costs not paid(413) 
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INVESCO MORTGAGE CAPITAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
Note 1 – Organization and Business Operations
Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc. (the "Company", "we") is a Maryland corporation primarily focused on investing in, financing and managing residential and commercial mortgage-backed securities and mortgage loans.other mortgage-related assets. We are externally managed and advised by Invesco Advisers, Inc. (our "Manager"), a registered investment adviser and an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Invesco Ltd. ("Invesco"), a leading independent global investment management firm. We conduct our business through IAS Operating Partnership LP (the "Operating Partnership"), as its sole general partner. As of September and have one operating segment. Prior to November 30, 2018, we owned 98.7% of the Operating Partnership, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Invesco owned 1.3% of the remaining 1.3%. We have one operating segment.Operating Partnership. See Note 15 - "Non-Controlling Interest - Operating Partnership" of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 for information regarding redemption of Operating Partnership Units ("OP Units") previously held by Invesco.
We primarily invest in:
Residential mortgage-backed securities ("RMBS") that are guaranteed by a U.S. government agency such as the Government National Mortgage Association ("Ginnie Mae"), or a federally chartered corporation such as the Federal National Mortgage Association ("Fannie Mae") or the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation ("Freddie Mac") (collectively "Agency RMBS");
Commercial mortgage-backed securities (“CMBS”) that are guaranteed by a U.S. government agency such as the Government National Mortgage AssociationGinnie Mae or a federally chartered corporation such as the Federal National Mortgage AssociationFannie Mae or the Federal Home Loan Mortgage CorporationFreddie Mac (collectively "Agency CMBS");
RMBS that are not guaranteed by a U.S. government agency or a federally chartered corporation ("non-Agency RMBS");
CMBS that are not guaranteed by a U.S. government agency or a federally chartered corporation (“non-Agency CMBS”);
Credit risk transfer securities that are unsecured obligations issued by government-sponsored enterprises ("GSE CRT");
Residential and commercial mortgage loans; and
Other real estate-related financing agreements.
We elected to be taxed as a real estate investment trust ("REIT") for U.S. federal income tax purposes under the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 commencing with our taxable year ended December 31, 2009. To maintain our REIT qualification, we are generally required to distribute at least 90% of our REIT taxable income to our stockholders annually. We operate our business in a manner that permits exclusion from the "Investment Company" definition under the Investment Company Act of 1940.
Note 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation and Consolidation
Certain disclosures included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K are not required to be included on an interim basis in our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. We have condensed or omitted these disclosures. Therefore, this Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017.2018.
TheOur condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP and consolidate the financial statements of the Company and our controlled subsidiaries. All significant intercompany transactions, balances, revenues and expenses are eliminated upon consolidation. In the opinion of management, the condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring accruals, which are necessary for a fair statement of our financial condition and results of operations for the periods presented.
Reclassifications
Our condensed consolidated balance sheet for the year ended December 31, 2018 presented in this Form 10-Q includes a reclassification of Commercial Loans, held-for-investment to Other assets to conform to our current period presentation. See Note 5 - "Other Assets" for further information. 
Use of Estimates
The preparation of condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the condensed consolidated financial statements and

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accompanying notes. Examples of estimates include, but are not limited to, estimates of the fair values of financial instruments, interest income on mortgage-backed and credit risk transfer securities, allowanceprovision for loan losses and other-than-temporary impairment charges. Actual results may differ from those estimates.

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Significant Accounting Policies
There have been no changes to our accounting policies included in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017, other than2018 except for the significantimplementation of new accounting policy disclosedguidance for stock-based payments to non-employees discussed below.
Restricted Cash
Restricted cash represents cash posted with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis ("FHLBI") as collateral for secured loans and cash posted with counterparties as collateral for various derivative instruments.  Cash held by counterparties as collateral is legally restricted and is not available for general corporate purposes.
Accounting Pronouncements Recently Adopted

Effective January 1, 2018,2019, we adopted the accounting guidance that amends certain aspectsaligns the measurement and classification for stock-based payments to non-employees with the guidance for stock-based payments to employees. Under the new guidance, the measurement of recognition, measurement, presentation, and disclosureequity-classified non-employee awards is fixed at the grant date. The implementation of financial assets and liabilities. The standard requires that all equity investments, other than those accounted for as equity method investments, be measured at fair value with changes recognized in income. As of January 1, 2018, we had three types of equity investments: investments in unconsolidated ventures, an investment in an exchange traded fund, and an investment in FHLBI stock. Our investments in unconsolidated ventures are accounted for as equity method investments, and our investment in an exchange-traded fund is measured at fair value with changes recognized in income. While the standard eliminates the cost method for equity investments without readily determinable fair values, it does allow an election to record equity investments without readily determinable fair values at cost, less impairment, and plus or minus adjustments for observable price changes. We have elected to record our investment in FHLBI stock at cost, less impairment. As such, the adoption of this accounting guidance did not have a material impact on our financial condition or results of operations. The standard also amends certain disclosure requirements for financial instruments. Refer to Note 4 - "Mortgage-Backed and Credit Risk Transfer Securities" for a tabular summary of the fair value of our available-for-sale securities and securities accounted for under the fair value option by asset type.
Effective January 1, 2018, we adopted the accounting guidance intended to reduce diversity in how restricted cash and certain transactions are classified in the statement of cash flows. The new guidance requires that the statement of cash flows explains the difference during the period in the total of cash, cash equivalents and amounts generally described as restricted cash or restricted cash equivalents. We adopted the accounting standard on a retrospective basis, which required us to restate our statement of cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2017. The adoption resulted in a $21.7 million decrease in net cash provided by operating activities, $22.9 million decrease in net cash used in investing activities and $1.3 million decrease in net cash provided by financing activities. We included restricted cash of $300,000 as of September 30, 2018 and $620,000 as of December 31, 2017 in our reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash on the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows.statements.
Pending Accounting Pronouncements
In June 2016, new accounting guidance was issued for reporting credit losses for assets measured at amortized cost and available-for-sale securities. The new guidance significantly changes how entities will measure credit losses for most financial assets, including loans, that are not measured at fair value through net income. The guidance replaces the existing “incurred loss” model with an “expected loss” model for instruments measured at amortized cost, and require entities to record allowances for available-for-sale debt securities rather than reduce the carrying amount, as they do today under the other-than-temporary impairment model. The new guidance also simplifies the accounting model for purchased credit-impaired debt securities and loans. We are required to adopt the new guidance in the first quarter of 2020 by recording a cumulative effect adjustment to retained earnings as of January 1, 2020. We are currently evaluating the potential impacts of the new guidance on our consolidated financial statements.
In June 2018, new accounting guidance was issued that aligns the measurement and classification for stock-based paymentsproposed amendments to non-employees with the guidance for stock-based payments to employees. Under the new guidance, the measurement of equity-classified non-employee awards will be fixed at the grant date. We are required to adopt the new guidance in the first quarter of 2019 by recording a cumulative effect adjustment to retained earnings as of January 1, 2019. We are currently evaluating the potential impacts of the new guidance on our consolidated financial statements.

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Note 3 - Variable Interest Entities ("VIEs")
Our maximum risk of loss in VIEs in which we are not the primary beneficiary at September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 is presented in the table below.
$ in thousandsCarrying Amount Company's Maximum Risk of LossCarrying Amount Company's Maximum Risk of Loss
Non-Agency CMBS3,270,768
 3,270,768
3,455,806
 3,455,806
Non-Agency RMBS1,158,712
 1,158,712
1,186,896
 1,186,896
Investments in unconsolidated ventures24,217
 24,217
24,129
 24,129
Total4,453,697
 4,453,697
4,666,831
 4,666,831
Refer to Note 4 - "Mortgage-Backed and Credit Risk Transfer Securities" and Note 65 - "Other Assets" for additional details regarding these investments.

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Note 4 – Mortgage-Backed and Credit Risk Transfer Securities
The following tables summarize our mortgage-backed securities ("MBS") and GSE CRT portfolio by asset type as of September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 and December 31, 20172018.
September 30, 2018           
March 31, 2019           
$ in thousands
Principal/ Notional
Balance
 
Unamortized
Premium
(Discount)
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Unrealized
Gain/
(Loss), net
 
Fair
Value
 
Period-
end
Weighted
Average
Yield (1)
Principal/ Notional
Balance
 
Unamortized
Premium
(Discount)
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Unrealized
Gain/
(Loss), net
 
Fair
Value
 
Period-
end
Weighted
Average
Yield (1)
Agency RMBS:                      
15 year fixed-rate594,301
 11,144
 605,445
 (3,286) 602,159
 3.08%343,116
 2,595
 345,711
 6,391
 352,102
 3.34%
30 year fixed-rate10,444,475
 339,322
 10,783,797
 (284,747) 10,499,050
 3.46%12,264,517
 386,145
 12,650,662
 65,974
 12,716,636
 3.66%
ARM*
146,287
 467
 146,754
 (1,676) 145,078
 2.69%6,215
 184
 6,399
 5
 6,404
 3.64%
Hybrid ARM*1,011,695
 19,333
 1,031,028
 (21,005) 1,010,023
 2.68%170,397
 3,602
 173,999
 (478) 173,521
 3.11%
Total Agency RMBS pass-through12,196,758
 370,266
 12,567,024
 (310,714) 12,256,310
 3.37%12,784,245
 392,526
 13,176,771
 71,892
 13,248,663
 3.64%
Agency-CMO (2)
922,228
 (684,283) 237,945
 (13,795) 224,150
 3.25%913,574
 (585,878) 327,696
 (545) 327,151
 3.65%
Agency CMBS578,952
 11,995
 590,947
 (6,259) 584,688
 3.39%1,898,205
 35,961
 1,934,166
 67,387
 2,001,553
 3.48%
Non-Agency CMBS (3)
3,995,236
 (715,867) 3,279,369
 (8,601) 3,270,768
 5.05%4,127,880
 (737,241) 3,390,639
 65,167
 3,455,806
 5.08%
Non-Agency RMBS (4)(5)(6)
2,832,999
 (1,796,118) 1,036,881
 121,831
 1,158,712
 7.26%2,774,428
 (1,700,612) 1,073,816
 113,080
 1,186,896
 6.89%
GSE CRT (7)
737,487
 22,182
 759,669
 82,528
 842,197
 2.91%823,578
 19,823
 843,401
 64,128
 907,529
 3.16%
Total21,263,660
 (2,791,825) 18,471,835
 (135,010) 18,336,825
 3.76%23,321,910
 (2,575,421) 20,746,489
 381,109
 21,127,598
 4.01%
* Adjustable-rate mortgage ("ARM")
 
(1)Period-end weighted average yield is based on amortized cost as of September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 and incorporates future prepayment and loss assumptions.
(2)Agency collateralized mortgage obligation ("Agency-CMO") includes interest-only securities ("Agency IO"), which represent 78.7%67.8% of principal/notional balance, 16.6%10.3% of amortized cost and 15.5%9.7% of fair value.
(3)Non-Agency CMBS includes interest-only securities which represent 15.2%14.6% of principal/notional balance, 0.4% of amortized cost and 0.5%0.4% of fair value.
(4)Non-Agency RMBS held by us is 46.6%54.9% fixed rate, 39.7% variable rate, 47.1% fixed rate and 6.3%5.4% floating rate based on fair value. Coupon payments on variable rate investments are based upon changes in the underlying ARM and Hybrid ARM loan coupons, while coupon payments on floating rate investments are based upon a spread to a reference index.
(5)Of the total discount in non-Agency RMBS, $198.5$140.8 million is non-accretable calculated using the principal/notional balance and based on estimated future cash flows of the securities.
(6)Non-Agency RMBS includes interest-only securities ("non-Agency IO") which represent 56.2%54.6% of principal/notional balance, 2.5%2.2% of amortized cost and 2.5%2.1% of fair value.
(7)GSE CRT weighted average yield excludes coupon interest associated with embedded derivatives not accounted for under the fair value option that is recorded as realized and unrealized credit derivative income (loss), net.


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December 31, 2017          
December 31, 2018December 31, 2018          
$ in thousands
Principal/Notional
Balance
 
Unamortized
Premium
(Discount)
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Unrealized
Gain/
(Loss), net
 
Fair
Value
 
Period-
end
Weighted
Average
Yield (1)
Principal/Notional
Balance
 
Unamortized
Premium
(Discount)
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Unrealized
Gain/
(Loss), net
 
Fair
Value
 
Period-
end
Weighted
Average
Yield (1)
Agency RMBS:                      
15 year fixed-rate2,917,307
 119,120
 3,036,427
 (61,645) 2,974,782
 2.17%417,233
 5,077
 422,310
 1,944
 424,254
 3.27%
30 year fixed-rate7,354,211
 295,977
 7,650,188
 (9,648) 7,640,540
 3.09%9,599,301
 298,693
 9,897,994
 (125,225) 9,772,769
 3.55%
ARM238,486
 1,609
 240,095
 1,105
 241,200
 2.60%105,453
 350
 105,803
 (56) 105,747
 2.74%
Hybrid ARM1,696,148
 26,066
 1,722,214
 (2,829) 1,719,385
 2.54%548,133
 13,425
 561,558
 (7,357) 554,201
 2.80%
Total Agency RMBS pass-through12,206,152
 442,772
 12,648,924
 (73,017) 12,575,907
 2.79%10,670,120
 317,545
 10,987,665
 (130,694) 10,856,971
 3.49%
Agency-CMO (2)
1,226,539
 (942,290) 284,249
 (10,306) 273,943
 2.91%907,862
 (631,180) 276,682
 (8,991) 267,691
 3.61%
Agency CMBS973,122
 15,058
 988,180
 14,330
 1,002,510
 3.54%
Non-Agency CMBS (3)
3,879,775
 (704,097) 3,175,678
 40,739
 3,216,417
 4.92%4,024,715
 (727,307) 3,297,408
 (10,949) 3,286,459
 5.05%
Non-Agency RMBS (4)(5)(6)
2,785,704
 (1,661,683) 1,124,021
 133,587
 1,257,608
 7.19%2,800,335
 (1,748,223) 1,052,112
 111,570
 1,163,682
 7.24%
GSE CRT (7)
757,183
 24,306
 781,489
 85,390
 866,879
 2.45%738,529
 21,259
 759,788
 59,541
 819,329
 3.10%
Total20,855,353
 (2,840,992) 18,014,361
 176,393
 18,190,754
 3.42%20,114,683
 (2,752,848) 17,361,835
 34,807
 17,396,642
 4.00%
 
(1)Period-end weighted average yield is based on amortized cost as of December 31, 20172018 and incorporates future prepayment and loss assumptions.
(2)
Agency collateralized mortgage obligation ("Agency-CMO") includes interest-only securities ("Agency IO"), which represent 81.8%73.6% of principal (notional) balance, 20.9%13.5% of amortized cost and 18.7%12.4% of fair value.
(3)Non-Agency CMBS includes interest-only securities which represent 15.8%15.0% of principal/notional balance, 0.5%0.4% of amortized cost and 0.6%0.5% of fair value.
(4)Non-Agency RMBS held by us is 52.2%43.5% variable rate, 37.8%50.7% fixed rate, and 10.0%5.8% floating rate based on fair value. Coupon payments on variable rate investments are based upon changes in the underlying ARM and Hybrid ARM loan coupons, while coupon payments on floating rate investments are based upon a spread to a reference index.
(5)Of the total discount in non-Agency RMBS, $195.3$145.6 million is non-accretable calculated using the principal/notional balance and based on estimated future cash flows of the securities.
(6)Non-Agency RMBS includes interest-only securities, which represent 51.5%55.4% of principal/notional balance, 2.0%2.3% of amortized cost and 1.8%2.4% of fair value.
(7)GSE CRT weighted average yield excludes coupon interest associated with embedded derivatives not accounted for under the fair value option that is recorded as realized and unrealized credit derivative income (loss), net.
The following table presents the fair value of our available-for-sale securities and securities accounted for under the fair value option by asset type as of September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2017.2018. We have elected the fair value option for all of our RMBS IOs, our MBS purchased on or after September 1, 2016 and our GSE CRTs purchased on or after August 24, 2015. As of September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2017,2018, approximately 61%76% and 36%67%, respectively, of our MBS and GSE CRTs are accounted for under the fair value option.
September 30, 2018 December 31, 2017March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018
$ in thousandsAvailable-for-sale Securities Securities under Fair Value Option 
Total
Fair Value
 Available-for-sale Securities Securities under Fair Value Option Total
Fair Value
Available-for-sale Securities Securities under Fair Value Option 
Total
Fair Value
 Available-for-sale Securities Securities under Fair Value Option Total
Fair Value
Agency RMBS:                      
15 year fixed-rate369,459
 232,700
 602,159
 2,842,440
 132,342
 2,974,782
135,169
 216,933
 352,102
 204,347
 219,907
 424,254
30 year fixed-rate1,569,998
 8,929,052
 10,499,050
 2,467,871
 5,172,669
 7,640,540
918,778
 11,797,858
 12,716,636
 1,093,070
 8,679,699
 9,772,769
ARM145,078
 
 145,078
 241,200
 
 241,200
6,404
 
 6,404
 105,747
 
 105,747
Hybrid ARM979,057
 30,966
 1,010,023
 1,719,385
 
 1,719,385
141,320
 32,201
 173,521
 521,199
 33,002
 554,201
Total RMBS Agency pass-through3,063,592
 9,192,718
 12,256,310
 7,270,896
 5,305,011
 12,575,907
1,201,671
 12,046,992
 13,248,663
 1,924,363
 8,932,608
 10,856,971
Agency-CMO171,954
 52,196
 224,150
 203,351
 70,592
 273,943
166,730
 160,421
 327,151
 168,385
 99,306
 267,691
Agency CMBS
 584,688
 584,688
 
 
 

 2,001,553
 2,001,553
 
 1,002,510
 1,002,510
Non-Agency CMBS2,241,109
 1,029,659
 3,270,768
 2,376,413
 840,004
 3,216,417
2,144,187
 1,311,619
 3,455,806
 2,153,403
 1,133,056
 3,286,459
Non-Agency RMBS1,015,963
 142,749
 1,158,712
 1,236,178
 21,430
 1,257,608
916,158
 270,738
 1,186,896
 961,445
 202,237
 1,163,682
GSE CRT611,163
 231,034
 842,197
 635,537
 231,342
 866,879
579,142
 328,387
 907,529
 586,231
 233,098
 819,329
Total7,103,781
 11,233,044
 18,336,825
 11,722,375
 6,468,379
 18,190,754
5,007,888
 16,119,710
 21,127,598
 5,793,827
 11,602,815
 17,396,642

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The components of the carrying value of our MBS and GSE CRT portfolio at September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 and December 31, 20172018 are presented below. 
September 30, 2018March 31, 2019
$ in thousandsMBS and GSE CRT Securities Interest-Only Securities TotalMBS and GSE CRT Securities Interest-Only Securities Total
Principal/ notional balance18,495,706
 2,767,954
 21,263,660
20,734,762
 2,587,148
 23,321,910
Unamortized premium449,797
 
 449,797
488,161
 
 488,161
Unamortized discount(551,097) (2,690,525) (3,241,622)(545,248) (2,518,334) (3,063,582)
Gross unrealized gains (1)
243,555
 7,682
 251,237
447,903
 5,613
 453,516
Gross unrealized losses (1)
(379,122) (7,125) (386,247)(67,022) (5,385) (72,407)
Fair value18,258,839
 77,986
 18,336,825
21,058,556
 69,042
 21,127,598
December 31, 2017December 31, 2018
$ in thousandsMBS and GSE CRT Securities Interest-Only Securities TotalMBS and GSE CRT Securities Interest-Only Securities Total
Principal/ notional balance17,974,390
 2,880,963
 20,855,353
17,442,367
 2,672,316
 20,114,683
Unamortized premium521,626
 
 521,626
395,907
 
 395,907
Unamortized discount(577,344) (2,785,274) (3,362,618)(549,988) (2,598,767) (3,148,755)
Gross unrealized gains (1)
336,543
 5,113
 341,656
238,579
 7,448
 246,027
Gross unrealized losses (1)
(155,146) (10,117) (165,263)(204,664) (6,556) (211,220)
Fair value18,100,069
 90,685
 18,190,754
17,322,201
 74,441
 17,396,642
(1)Gross unrealized gains and losses includes gains (losses) recognized in net income for securities accounted for as derivatives or under the fair value option as well as gains (losses) for available-for-sale securities which are recognized as adjustments to other comprehensive income. Realization occurs upon sale or settlement of such securities. Further detail on the components of our total gains (losses) on investments, net for the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2019 and 2018 and 2017 is provided below within this Note 4.
The following table summarizes our MBS and GSE CRT portfolio according to estimated weighted average life classifications as of September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 and December 31, 20172018
$ in thousandsSeptember 30, 2018 December 31, 2017March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018
Less than one year135,685
 135,559
49,768
 110,020
Greater than one year and less than five years4,097,807
 7,934,836
5,188,229
 3,508,100
Greater than or equal to five years14,103,333
 10,120,359
15,889,601
 13,778,522
Total18,336,825
 18,190,754
21,127,598
 17,396,642


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The following tables present the estimated fair value and gross unrealized losses of our MBS and GSE CRTs by length of time that such securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position at September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 and December 31, 20172018.
September 30, 2018March 31, 2019
Less than 12 Months 12 Months or More TotalLess than 12 Months 12 Months or More Total
$ in thousands
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
Number
of
Securities
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
Number
of
Securities
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
Number
of
Securities
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
Number
of
Securities
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
Number
of
Securities
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
Number
of
Securities
Agency RMBS:                                  
15 year fixed-rate442,294
 (4,202) 75
 13,153
 (311) 23
 455,447
 (4,513) 98
8,398
 (28) 21
 35,070
 (165) 25
 43,468
 (193) 46
30 year fixed-rate7,109,826
 (156,950) 248
 2,538,629
 (134,979) 84
 9,648,455
 (291,929) 332
1,286
 (11) 4
 4,448,849
 (50,925) 146
 4,450,135
 (50,936) 150
ARM76,597
 (688) 6
 45,981
 (1,197) 9
 122,578
 (1,885) 15

 
 
 2,760
 (60) 2
 2,760
 (60) 2
Hybrid ARM491,065
 (8,070) 52
 459,728
 (13,770) 66
 950,793
 (21,840) 118
3,059
 (6) 1
 101,210
 (1,595) 24
 104,269
 (1,601) 25
Total Agency RMBS pass-through (1)
8,119,782
 (169,910) 381
 3,057,491
 (150,257) 182
 11,177,273
 (320,167) 563
12,743
 (45) 26
 4,587,889
 (52,745) 197
 4,600,632
 (52,790) 223
Agency-CMO (2)
116,495
 (7,696) 31
 93,933
 (8,179) 20
 210,428
 (15,875) 51
9,749
 (3,276) 16
 109,177
 (3,380) 20
 118,926
 (6,656) 36
Agency CMBS (3)
584,688
 (6,259) 12
 
 
 
 584,688
 (6,259) 12
Non-Agency CMBS (4)
1,569,147
 (21,167) 108
 513,211
 (19,198) 39
 2,082,358
 (40,365) 147
Non-Agency CMBS (3)
94,622
 (538) 9
 478,174
 (10,226) 41
 572,796
 (10,764) 50
GSE CRT (4)
62,965
 (381) 4
 
 
 
 62,965
 (381) 4
Non-Agency RMBS (5)
247,068
 (2,981) 26
 57,666
 (600) 11
 304,734
 (3,581) 37
63,102
 (1,225) 13
 93,291
 (591) 15
 156,393
 (1,816) 28
Total10,637,180
 (208,013) 558
 3,722,301
 (178,234) 252
 14,359,481
 (386,247) 810
243,181
 (5,465) 68
 5,268,531
 (66,942) 273
 5,511,712
 (72,407) 341
(1)Amounts disclosed includesIncludes Agency RMBS with a fair value of $8.7$4.2 billion for which the fair value option has been elected. Such securities have unrealized losses of $250.2$47.0 million.
(2)Amounts disclosed includesIncludes Agency IO and Agency-CMO with fair value of $22.6$13.9 million and $17.4$17.9 million, respectively, for which the fair value option has been elected. These Agency IO and Agency-CMO securities have unrealized losses of $6.8$4.6 million and $1.2 million,$64,000, respectively.
(3)Fair value option has been elected for all Agency CMBS.
(4)Amounts disclosed includesIncludes non-Agency CMBS with a fair value of $652.5$323.9 million for which the fair value option has been elected. Such securities have unrealized losses of $13.8$3.1 million.
(4)Fair value option has been elected for all GSE CRT that are in an unrealized loss position.
(5)Amounts disclosed includesIncludes non-Agency RMBS and non-Agency IO with a fair value of $115.1$6.1 million and $8.4$4.9 million, respectively for which the fair value option has been elected. Such securities have unrealized losses of $1.1 million$223,000 and $368,000,$821,000, respectively.


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December 31, 20172018
Less than 12 Months 12 Months or More TotalLess than 12 Months 12 Months or More Total
$ in thousands
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
Number
of
Securities
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
Number
of
Securities
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
Number
of
Securities
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
Number
of
Securities
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
Number
of
Securities
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
Number
of
Securities
Agency RMBS:                                  
15 year fixed-rate111,020
 (321) 26
 2,406,021
 (67,285) 133
 2,517,041
 (67,606) 159
86,241
 (814) 50
 16,660
 (189) 22
 102,901
 (1,003) 72
30 year fixed-rate3,677,576
 (20,730) 107
 963,547
 (27,158) 56
 4,641,123
 (47,888) 163
3,966,347
 (49,182) 158
 2,846,090
 (94,716) 95
 6,812,437
 (143,898) 253
ARM101,173
 (902) 12
 
 
 
 101,173
 (902) 12
2,632
 (28) 1
 49,954
 (785) 10
 52,586
 (813) 11
Hybrid ARM614,321
 (4,189) 73
 517,642
 (8,091) 47
 1,131,963
 (12,280) 120
6,758
 (59) 2
 453,463
 (8,390) 71
 460,221
 (8,449) 73
Total Agency RMBS pass-through (1)
4,504,090
 (26,142) 218
 3,887,210
 (102,534) 236
 8,391,300
 (128,676) 454
4,061,978
 (50,083) 211
 3,366,167
 (104,080) 198
 7,428,145
 (154,163) 409
Agency-CMO (2)
75,299
 (10,433) 44
 81,988
 (2,309) 5
 157,287
 (12,742) 49
152,962
 (6,315) 34
 101,705
 (5,100) 19
 254,667
 (11,415) 53
Non-Agency CMBS (3)
892,553
 (17,612) 81
 135,139
 (3,792) 12
 1,027,692
 (21,404) 93
1,214,691
 (17,778) 94
 659,298
 (25,381) 52
 1,873,989
 (43,159) 146
Non-Agency RMBS (4)
84,439
 (709) 15
 96,263
 (1,732) 11
 180,702
 (2,441) 26
87,850
 (1,152) 19
 89,265
 (1,138) 16
 177,115
 (2,290) 35
GSE CRT(5)
9,639
 (193) 1
 
 
 
 9,639
 (193) 1
Total5,556,381
 (54,896) 358
 4,200,600
 (110,367) 264
 9,756,981
 (165,263) 622
5,527,120
 (75,521) 359
 4,216,435
 (135,699) 285
 9,743,555
 (211,220) 644
(1)Amounts disclosed includesIncludes Agency RMBS with a fair value of $3.4$6.1 billion for which the fair value option has been elected. Such securities have unrealized losses of $22.8$130.2 million.
(2)Amounts disclosed includesIncludes Agency IO and Agency-CMO with fair value of $36.5$21.8 million and $9.5$66.0 million, respectively, for which the fair value option has been elected. These Agency IO and Agency-CMO securities have unrealized losses of $10.1$6.3 million and $88,000,$845,000, respectively.
(3)Amounts disclosed includesIncludes non-Agency CMBS with a fair value of $596.0$831.3 million for which the fair value option has been elected. Such securities have unrealized losses of $8.9$26.3 million.
(4)
Amounts disclosed includesIncludes non-Agency RMBS and non-Agency IO with a fair value of $530,000$6.2 million and $3.7 million for which the fair value option has been elected. Such securities have unrealized losses of $39,000.
$79,000 and $269,000, respectively.
(5)Fair value option has been elected for all GSE CRT that are in an unrealized loss position.
Gross unrealized losses on our Agency RMBS, Agency CMBS, GSE CRT and CMO were $335.5$55.3 million at September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 (December 31, 2017: $131.32018: $159.3 million). Due to the inherent credit quality of Agency RMBS, Agency CMBS and Agency-CMO, we determined that at September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2017,2018, any unrealized losses on these securities are not other than temporary.
Gross unrealized losses on our Agency IO, non-Agency RMBS and non-Agency CMBS were $50.7$17.1 million at September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 (December 31, 2017: $33.92018: $51.9 million). We did not consider these unrealized losses to be credit related, but rather due to non-credit related factors such as interest rates, prepayment speeds, and market fluctuations. These investment securities are included in our assessment for other-than-temporary impairment ("OTTI") on a quarterly basis..
We assess our investment securities for OTTI on a quarterly basis. When the fair value of an investment is less than its amortized cost at the balance sheet date of the reporting period for which impairment is assessed, the impairment is designated as either "temporary" or "other-than-temporary." This analysis includes a determination of estimated future cash flows through an evaluation of the characteristics of the underlying loans and the structural features of the investment. Underlying loan characteristics reviewed include, but are not limited to, delinquency status, loan-to-value ratios, borrower credit scores, occupancy status and geographic concentration.
The following table summarizes OTTI included in earnings for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 and 2017:2018:
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
$ in thousands2018 2017 2018 20172019 2018
RMBS interest-only securities702
 4,959
 7,100
 8,835
1,463
 4,309
Non-Agency RMBS (1)
35
 
 85
 754
313
 50
Total737
 4,959
 7,185
 9,589
1,776
 4,359
(1)Amounts disclosed relate to credit losses on debt securities for which a portion of an other-than-temporary impairment was recognized in other comprehensive income.

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the fair value option. As of September 30, 2018,March 31, 2019, we did not intend to sell the securities and determined that it was not more likely than not that we will be required to sell the securities.
The following table summarizes the components of our total gain (loss) on investments, net for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 and 2017.2018.
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
$ in thousands2018 2017 2018 20172019 2018
Gross realized gains on sale of investments739
 
 774
 2,208
1,202
 
Gross realized losses on sale of investments(141,454) (7) (162,251) (3,873)(12,317) (9,237)
Other-than-temporary impairment losses(737) (4,959) (7,185) (9,589)(1,776) (4,359)
Net unrealized gains and losses on MBS accounted for under the fair value option(66,831) (5,301) (236,967) (1,188)280,039
 (147,195)
Net unrealized gains and losses on GSE CRT accounted for under the fair value option377
 (1,608) 993
 9,866
1,234
 434
Net unrealized gains and losses on trading securities(4) 2
 (21) 25

 (13)
Total gain (loss) on investments, net(207,910) (11,873) (404,657) (2,551)268,382
 (160,370)
The following tables present components of interest income recognized on our MBS and GSE CRT portfolio for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 and 20172018. GSE CRT interest income excludes coupon interest associated with embedded derivatives not accounted for under the fair value option that is recorded as realized and unrealized credit derivative income (loss), net.
For the three months ended September 30, 2018March 31, 2019
$ in thousands
Coupon
Interest
 
Net (Premium
Amortization)/Discount
Accretion
 
Interest
Income
Coupon
Interest
 
Net (Premium
Amortization)/Discount
Accretion
 
Interest
Income
Agency RMBS and CMBS115,829
 (20,850) 94,979
Agency RMBS and Agency CMBS130,197
 (12,725) 117,472
Non-Agency CMBS37,938
 1,470
 39,408
38,830
 3,031
 41,861
Non-Agency RMBS14,106
 4,831
 18,937
14,267
 3,922
 18,189
GSE CRT7,513
 (731) 6,782
8,596
 (1,178) 7,418
Other310
 
 310
552
 
 552
Total175,696
 (15,280) 160,416
192,442
 (6,950) 185,492
For the three months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018
$ in thousands
Coupon
Interest
 
Net (Premium
Amortization)/Discount
Accretion
 
Interest
Income
Coupon
Interest
 
Net (Premium
Amortization)/Discount
Accretion
 
Interest
Income
Agency RMBS and CMBS99,748
 (26,155) 73,593
Agency RMBS and Agency CMBS108,317
 (23,222) 85,095
Non-Agency CMBS33,613
 (591) 33,022
37,293
 1,426
 38,719
Non-Agency RMBS17,109
 4,846
 21,955
14,012
 5,177
 19,189
GSE CRT6,021
 (597) 5,424
6,525
 (697) 5,828
Other144
 
 144
172
 
 172
Total156,635
 (22,497) 134,138
166,319
 (17,316) 149,003

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For the nine months ended September 30, 2018
$ in thousands
Coupon
Interest
 
Net (Premium
Amortization)/Discount
Accretion
 
Interest
Income
Agency RMBS and CMBS329,576
 (66,347) 263,229
Non-Agency CMBS113,332
 4,091
 117,423
Non-Agency RMBS41,313
 15,167
 56,480
GSE CRT21,218
 (2,124) 19,094
Other741
 
 741
Total506,180
 (49,213) 456,967
For the nine months ended September 30, 2017
$ in thousands
Coupon
Interest
 
Net (Premium
Amortization)/Discount
Accretion
 
Interest
Income
Agency RMBS and CMBS282,958
 (82,508) 200,450
Non-Agency CMBS94,795
 (5,077) 89,718
Non-Agency RMBS55,854
 12,967
 68,821
GSE CRT16,064
 (1,315) 14,749
Other300
 
 300
Total449,971
 (75,933) 374,038
Note 5 – Commercial Loans Held-for-InvestmentOther Assets
The following table summarizes purchased or originated commercial mezzanine loans held-for-investmentour other assets as of September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2017.2018.
$ in thousands
Number of
loans
 
Principal
Balance
 
Unamortized (fees)/
costs, net
 
Carrying
value
 Weighted Average Coupon 
Weighted Average Years to Maturity (1)
September 30, 20182
 31,707
 
 31,707
 10.44% 2.0
December 31, 20178
 191,894
 (86) 191,808
 8.52% 1.2
$ in thousandsMarch 31, 2019 December 31, 2018
FHLBI stock74,250
 74,250
Loan participation interest53,827
 54,981
Commercial loans, held-for-investment24,454
 31,582
Investments in unconsolidated ventures24,129
 24,012
Prepaid expenses and other assets1,253
 1,234
Total177,913
 186,059
(1)Weighted average years to maturity is based on the contractual maturity date. Certain loans may contain either an option to prepay or an option to extend beyond their contractual maturity dates as specified in the respective loan agreements.
TheseIAS Services LLC, our wholly-owned captive insurance subsidiary, is required to purchase and hold Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis ("FHLBI") stock as a condition of membership in the FHLBI. The stock is recorded at cost.
In August 2018, we acquired a participation interest in a secured loan collateralized by mortgage servicing rights. The loan has a two year term subject to a one year extension at the borrower's option. The participation interest bears interest at a floating rate based on LIBOR plus a spread. The weighted average asset yield for the participation interest was 6.14% as of March 31, 2019 and 6.06% as of December 31, 2018. We elected to account for the investment using the fair value option. Refer to Note 14 - "Commitments and Contingencies" for additional details regarding our unfunded commitment on this loan participation interest.
As of March 31, 2019, our commercial loan portfolio consisted of one commercial loan with a weighted average maturity of 1.9 years (December 31, 2018: two commercial loans with a weighted average maturity of 1.7 years). The loans had a weighted average coupon rate of 10.99% as of March 31, 2019 and 10.69% as of December 31, 2018. The loans were not impaired, and nowe have not recorded an allowance for loan loss has been recordedlosses as of September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 and December 31, 20172018 based on our analysis of credit quality factors as described in Note 2 - "Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" included in the consolidated financial statements of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017.
Note 6 – Other Assets
The following table summarizes our other assets as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017.
$ in thousandsSeptember 30, 2018 December 31, 2017
FHLBI stock74,250
 74,250
Loan participation interest45,058
 
Investments in unconsolidated ventures24,217
 25,972
Investment in exchange-traded fund
 3,979
Prepaid expenses and other assets1,490
 1,379
Total145,015
 105,580
IAS Services LLC, our wholly-owned subsidiary, is required to purchase and hold FHLBI stock as a condition of membership in the FHLBI. The stock is recorded at cost.

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In August 2018, we acquired a participation interest in a secured loan collateralized by mortgage servicing rights. The loan has a two year term subject to a one year extension option. The participation interest bears interest at a floating rate based on LIBOR plus a spread. The weighted average asset yield for the participation interest was 5.97% as of September 30, 2018. We elected to account for the investment using the fair value option. Refer to Note 16- "Commitments and Contingencies" for additional details regarding our unfunded commitment on this loan participation interest.
We have invested in unconsolidated ventures that are managed by an affiliate of our Manager. The unconsolidated ventures invest in our target assets. Refer to Note 1614 - "Commitments and Contingencies" for additional details regarding our commitments to these unconsolidated ventures.
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Note 76 – Borrowings
We have financedfinance the majority of our investment portfolio through repurchase agreements and secured loans and exchangeable senior notes.loans. The following tables summarize certain characteristics of our borrowings at September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 and December 31, 20172018. Refer to Note 87 - "Collateral Positions" for collateral pledged under our repurchase agreements and secured loans.
$ in thousandsSeptember 30, 2018March 31, 2019
   Weighted    Weighted
 Weighted Average  Weighted Average
 Average Remaining  Average Remaining
Amount Interest MaturityAmount Interest Maturity
Outstanding Rate (days)Outstanding Rate (days)
Repurchase Agreements:          
Agency RMBS10,693,221
 2.29% 42
11,868,925
 2.68% 67
Agency CMBS559,258
 2.28% 61
1,639,097
 2.67% 72
Non-Agency CMBS1,525,347
 3.31% 20
1,642,106
 3.57% 18
Non-Agency RMBS876,406
 3.36% 26
887,186
 3.46% 25
GSE CRT690,493
 3.30% 23
746,703
 3.49% 20
Loan participation interest33,793
 3.93% 697
40,370
 4.09% 515
Total Repurchase Agreements14,378,518
 2.52% 40
16,824,387
 2.85% 59
Secured Loans1,650,000
 2.38% 2,044
1,650,000
 2.76% 1862
Total Borrowings16,028,518
 2.50% 246
18,474,387
 2.84% 220

$ in thousandsDecember 31, 2017
    Weighted
  Weighted Average
  Average Remaining
Amount Interest Maturity
Outstanding Rate (days)
Repurchase Agreements:     
Agency RMBS11,111,755
 1.58% 25
Non-Agency CMBS1,396,330
 2.61% 9
Non-Agency RMBS915,225
 2.77% 31
GSE CRT657,491
 2.78% 24
Total Repurchase Agreements14,080,801
 1.82% 25
Secured Loans1,650,000
 1.52% 2,317
Exchangeable Senior Notes (1)
143,410
 5.00% 74
Total Borrowings15,874,211
 1.82% 263
(1)The carrying value of exchangeable senior notes was $143.2 million as of December 31, 2017. The carrying value was net of unamortized debt issuance costs of $179,000 as of December 31, 2017.

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$ in thousandsDecember 31, 2018
    Weighted
  Weighted Average
  Average Remaining
Amount Interest Maturity
Outstanding Rate (days)
Repurchase Agreements:     
Agency RMBS9,529,352
 2.56% 36
Agency CMBS810,450
 2.53% 31
Non-Agency CMBS1,616,473
 3.56% 19
Non-Agency RMBS923,959
 3.60% 26
GSE CRT681,014
 3.48% 21
Loan participation interest41,236
 4.09% 605
Total Repurchase Agreements13,602,484
 2.80% 34
Secured Loans1,650,000
 2.68% 1952
Total Borrowings15,252,484
 2.79% 242

The following table shows the aggregate amount of maturities of our outstanding borrowings:
$ in thousandsAs of
Borrowings maturing within:September 30, 2018March 31, 2019
10/4/1/20182019 - 9/30/20193/31/202014,344,72517,084,017
10/4/1/20192020 - 9/30/20203/31/2021333,793140,370
10/1/2020 - 9/30/2021100,000
10/4/1/2021 - 9/30/3/31/2022
10/4/1/2022 - 9/30/3/31/2023
4/1/2023 - 3/31/2024
Thereafter1,250,000
Total16,028,51818,474,387
The following tables summarize certain characteristics of our repurchase agreements and secured loans at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017.
September 30, 2018     
$ in thousandsAmount Outstanding Percent of Total Amount Outstanding 
Collateral Pledged (1)
Repurchase Agreement Counterparties:     
HSBC1,516,849
 9.5% 1,615,248
Mirae Asset Securities1,461,790
 9.1% 1,544,998
ING Financial Market1,421,007
 8.9% 1,519,860
E D & F Man Capital Markets1,229,333
 7.7% 1,300,892
Royal Bank of Canada1,162,208
 7.1% 1,374,230
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China1,069,894
 6.7% 1,141,135
South Street Securities740,686
 4.6% 780,219
Citigroup737,250
 4.6% 859,223
MUFJ Securities520,086
 3.2% 581,079
Amherst Pierpont Securities476,763
 3.0% 511,652
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp448,893
 2.8% 476,023
Societe Generale403,911
 2.5% 506,541
JP Morgan342,608
 2.1% 408,518
Wells Fargo Securities318,432
 2.0% 364,723
Goldman Sachs316,714
 2.0% 413,391
BNP Paribas Securities268,540
 1.7% 304,177
Guggenheim Liquidity Services260,650
 1.6% 278,794
Mizuho Securities258,112
 1.6% 281,012
Scotia Capital204,958
 1.3% 213,515
Natixis Securities201,715
 1.3% 235,189
All other counterparties (2)
1,018,119
 6.4% 1,172,737
Total Repurchase Agreement Counterparties14,378,518
 89.7% 15,883,156
Secured Loans Counterparty:     
FHLBI1,650,000
 10.3% 1,898,258
Total16,028,518
 100.0% 17,781,414
(1)Amount pledged as collateral is measured at fair value as described in Note 2 - "Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" included in the consolidated financial statements of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017. See Note 8 - "Collateral Positions" of this Form 10-Q for additional details regarding collateral pledged.
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December 31, 2017     
$ in thousandsAmount Outstanding Percent of Total Amount Outstanding 
Collateral Pledged (1)
Repurchase Agreement Counterparties:     
HSBC1,745,684
 11.2% 1,839,411
ING Financial Markets1,482,603
 9.4% 1,571,061
Royal Bank of Canada1,144,856
 7.3% 1,375,285
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China1,038,844
 6.6% 1,102,543
E D & F Man Capital Markets1,028,437
 6.5% 1,085,429
Mirae Asset Securities958,756
 6.1% 1,018,664
MUFG Securities865,201
 5.5% 936,071
Citigroup724,094
 4.6% 841,977
Amherst Pierpont Securities722,080
 4.6% 764,713
KGS-Alpha Capital Markets461,098
 2.9% 491,313
JP Morgan451,941
 2.9% 523,590
Societe Generale386,737
 2.5% 495,093
BNP Paribas Securities348,340
 2.2% 388,091
South Street Securities332,623
 2.1% 354,689
Goldman Sachs324,152
 2.1% 419,713
Mizuho Securities310,835
 2.0% 330,555
Guggenheim Liquidity Services306,081
 1.9% 322,452
Bank of Nova Scotia289,705
 1.8% 301,715
Natixis Securities275,764
 1.8% 302,291
All other counterparties (2)
882,970
 5.5% 1,058,759
Total Repurchase Agreement Counterparties14,080,801
 89.5% 15,523,415
Secured Loans Counterparty:     
FHLBI1,650,000
 10.5% 1,927,496
Total15,730,801
 100.0% 17,450,911
(1)Amount pledged as collateral is measured at fair value as described in Note 2 - "Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" included in the consolidated financial statements of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017. See Note 8 - "Collateral Positions" of this Form 10-Q for additional details regarding collateral pledged.
(2)Represents amounts outstanding with seven counterparties.
Repurchase Agreements
Our repurchase agreements generally bear interest at a contractually agreed upon rate and have maturities ranging from one month to twelvesix months. Our repurchase agreement that is collateralized by a loan participation interest bears interest at a floating rate based on LIBOR plus a spread.spread and matures on August 27, 2020. Repurchase agreements are accounted for as secured borrowings since we maintain effective control of the financed assets. Repurchase agreements are subject to certain financial covenants. We were in compliance with these covenants at September 30, 2018.March 31, 2019.
Our repurchase agreement collateral ratio (MBS, GSE CRTs and a loan participation interest)interest pledged as collateral/Amount Outstanding) was 110% as of September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 (December 31, 2017: 110%2018: 111%).
Secured Loans
Our wholly-owned captive insurance subsidiary, IAS Services LLC, is a member of the FHLBI. As a member of the FHLBI, IAS Services LLC has borrowed funds from the FHLBI in the form of secured loans.
As of September 30, 2018,March 31, 2019, IAS Services LLC had $1.65 billion in outstanding secured loans from the FHLBI. These secured loans have floating rates that are based on the three-month FHLB swap rate plus a spread. For the ninethree months ended

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September 30, 2018, March 31, 2019, IAS Services LLC had weighted average borrowings of $1.65 billion with a weighted average borrowing rate of 2.01%2.70% and a weighted average maturity of 5.65.1 years.
The Federal Housing Finance Agency’s ("FHFA") final rule governing Federal Home Loan Bank membership (the "FHFA Rule") became effective on February 19, 2016. The FHFA Rule permits existing captive insurance companies, such as IAS Services LLC, to remain members until February 2021. New advances or renewals that mature after February 2021 are prohibited. The FHLBI has indicated it will honor the contractual maturity dates of existing advances to IAS Services LLC that were made prior to February 19, 2016 and extend beyond February 2021. We do not expect there to be any impact to our existing FHLBI borrowings under the FHFA rule. The ability to borrow from the FHLBI is subject to our continued creditworthiness, pledging of sufficient eligible collateral to secure advances, and compliance with certain agreements with FHLBI and FHFA rules.
As discussed in Note 65 - "Other Assets," IAS Services LLC is required to purchase and hold a certain amount of FHLBI stock, which is based, in part, upon the outstanding principal balance of secured loans from the FHLBI.
Exchangeable Senior Notes
In 2013, our wholly-owned subsidiary, IAS Operating Partnership LP, issued $400 million in aggregate principal amount of Exchangeable Senior Notes (the "Notes") due March 15, 2018. We retired a portion of the Notes prior to their maturity and fully retired the Notes upon their maturity on March 15, 2018. In the three months ended September 30, 2017, we retired $60.9 million of the Notes for a repurchase price of $62.1 million and realized a net loss on extinguishment of debt of $209,000. In the nine months ended September 30, 2018, we retired $143.4 million (2017: $242.2 million) of the Notes for a repurchase price of $143.4 million (2017: $247.5 million). We realized a net loss on extinguishment of debt of $26,000 and $6.6 million, respectively in the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017. Accrued interest payable on the Notes was approximately $2.1 million as of December 31, 2017.

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Note 87 - Collateral Positions
The following table summarizes the fair value of collateral that we have pledged and held under our repurchase agreements, secured loans, interest rate swaps, futures contracts and currency forward contracts as of September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2017.2018. Refer to Note 2 - "Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Fair Value Measurements" of our consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20172018 for a description of how we determine fair value. RMBS, CMBS and GSE CRT collateral pledged is included in mortgage-backed and credit risk transfer securities on our condensed consolidated balance sheets. Loan participation interest collateral pledged is included in other assets on our condensed consolidated balance sheets. Cash collateral pledged on secured loans, centrally cleared swaps, bilateral interest rate swaps and currency forward contracts is classified as restricted cash on our condensed consolidated balance sheets. Cash collateral pledged on futures contracts is classified as due from counterparties on our condensed consolidated balance sheets.
Cash collateral held on bilateral swaps that is not restricted for use is included in cash and cash equivalents on our condensed consolidated balance sheets and the liability to return the collateral is included in collateral held payable. Non-cash collateral held is only recognized if the counterparty defaults or if we sell the pledged collateral. As of September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2017,2018, we did not recognize any non-cash collateral held.
$ in thousandsAs ofAs of
Collateral PledgedSeptember 30, 2018 December 31, 2017March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018
Repurchase Agreements:      
Agency RMBS (1)
11,425,714
 11,788,765
Agency RMBS12,575,947
 10,158,404
Agency CMBS584,688
 
1,763,779
 870,702
Non-Agency CMBS1,908,538
 853,446
2,072,829
 2,016,202
Non-Agency RMBS1,076,961
 1,737,831
1,079,223
 1,127,911
GSE CRT842,197
 1,143,373
907,529
 819,328
Loan participation interest45,058
 
53,827
 54,981
Total repurchase agreements collateral pledged15,883,156
 15,523,415
18,453,134
 15,047,528
Secured Loans:      
Agency RMBS636,506
 623,181
686,656
 702,952
Non-Agency CMBS1,261,752
 1,304,315
1,260,396
 1,227,412
Total secured loans collateral pledged1,898,258
 1,927,496
1,947,052
 1,930,364
Interest Rate Swaps, Futures Contracts and Currency Forward Contracts:      
Agency RMBS (2)
186,346
 109,900
Cash26,680
 620
Agency RMBS197,958
 159,914
Cash (1)
18,025
 13,500
Total interest rate swaps, futures contracts and currency forward contracts collateral pledged213,026
 110,520
215,983
 173,414
      
Total collateral pledged:      
Mortgage-backed and credit risk transfer securities17,922,702
 17,560,811
20,544,317
 17,082,825
Loan participation interest45,058
 
53,827
 54,981
Cash26,680
 620
18,025
 13,500
Total collateral pledged17,994,440
 17,561,431
20,616,169
 17,151,306
      
   As of
Collateral HeldSeptember 30, 2018 December 31, 2017March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018
Interest Rate Swaps:      
Cash47,687
 7,327
2,273
 18,083
Non-cash collateral
 
Total collateral held47,687
 7,327
2,273
 18,083
(1)Includes pledged securities of $449.3 million sold but not settled as of September 30, 2018 that are recorded as investment related receivable on our condensed consolidated balance sheet. Securities associated with unsettled trades remain legally pledged until the
(1) Includes restricted cash of $5,025,000 pledged as collateral on centrally cleared swaps.

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related repurchase agreement is repaid. There were no securities pledged as collateral associated with unsettled trades as of December 31, 2017.
(2)During the first quarter of 2018, we determined that the amount disclosed as Agency RMBS collateral pledged on our interest rate swaps was understated by $86.2 million in our report on Form 10-K as of December 31, 2017. We concluded that the error in the amount disclosed was immaterial. We have revised the total amount of pledged securities disclosed parenthetically on our condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2017 presented in this report on Form 10-Q and within the table above.
Repurchase Agreements
Collateral pledged with our repurchase agreement counterparties is segregated in our books and records. The repurchase agreement counterparties have the right to resell and repledge the collateral posted but have the obligation to return the pledged collateral, or substantially the same collateral if agreed to by us, upon maturity of the repurchase agreement. Under the repurchase agreements, the respective lender retains the contractual right to mark the underlying collateral to fair value as determined by a pricing service agreed to by the respective lender and us. We would be required to provide additional collateral or fund margin calls if the value of pledged assets declined. We intend to maintain a level of liquidity that will enable us to meet margin calls.
Secured Loans
The ability to borrow from the FHLBI is subject to our continued creditworthiness, pledging of sufficient eligible collateral to secure advances, and compliance with certain agreements with FHLBI and FHFA rules. Collateral pledged with the FHLBI is held in trust for the benefit of the FHLBI and is not commingled with our other assets. The FHLBI does not have the right to resell or repledge collateral posted unless an event of default occurs. The FHLBI retains the right to mark the underlying collateral for FHLBI advances to fair value as determined by the FHLBI in its sole discretion. IAS Services LLC would be required to provide additional collateral or fund margin calls if the value of pledged assets declines.
Interest Rate Swaps
Collateral pledged with our interest rate swap counterparties is segregated in our books and records. We have two types of interest rate swap agreements: bilateral interest rate swaps that are governed by an International Swaps and Derivatives Association ("ISDA") agreement and interest rate swaps that are centrally cleared by a registered clearing organization such as the Chicago Mercantile Exchange ("CME") and LCH. ClearnetLCH Limited ("LCH") through a Futures Commission Merchant ("FCM"). Interest rate swaps that are governed by an ISDA agreement provide for bilateral collateral pledging based on the counterparties' market value. The counterparties have the right to repledge the collateral posted, but have the obligation to return the pledged collateral, or substantially the same collateral, if agreed to by us, as the market value of the interest rate swaps change.
We are required to pledge initial margin and daily variation margin for our interest rate swaps that are centrally cleared. The FCM determines the fair value of our centrally cleared swaps, including daily variation margin. The daily variation margin payment for centrally cleared interest rate swaps is characterized as settlement of the derivative itself rather than collateral. Accordingly, cash collateral pledged on our centrally cleared interest rate swaps is settled against the fair value of these swaps.

Futures Contracts
We are required to pledge initial margin and daily variation margin for our futures contracts that is based on the fair value of our contracts as determined by our FCM. The daily variation margin payment for our futures contracts is characterized as settlement of the futures contract itself rather than collateral. Accordingly, cash collateral pledged on our futures contracts is settled against the fair value of these contracts.

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



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Note 98 – Derivatives and Hedging Activities
The following table summarizes changes in the notional amount of our derivative instruments during 2018:2019:
$ in thousandsNotional Amount as
of December 31, 2017
 Additions Settlement,
Termination,
Expiration
or Exercise
 Notional Amount as
of September 30, 2018
Notional Amount as
of December 31, 2018
 Additions Settlement,
Termination,
Expiration
or Exercise
 Notional Amount as
of March 31, 2019
Interest Rate Swaps (1) (2)
8,620,000
 2,700,000
 (1,450,000) 9,870,000
Interest Rate Swaps12,370,000
 4,575,000
 (4,050,000) 12,895,000
Futures Contracts
 2,489,400
 (1,040,000) 1,449,400
1,689,900
 1,586,400
 (1,689,900) 1,586,400
Currency Forward Contracts76,859
 185,578
 (233,613) 28,824
23,149
 25,534
 (23,149) 25,534
Credit Derivatives553,493
 
 (18,259) 535,234
526,912
 
 (9,378) 517,534
TBA Purchase Contracts (3)

 283,100
 (283,100) 
TBA Sale Contracts
 (283,100) 283,100
 
Total9,250,352
 5,374,978
 (2,741,872) 11,883,458
14,609,961
 6,186,934
 (5,772,427) 15,024,468
(1)Notional amount as of September 30, 2018 excludes $1.4 billion of interest rate swaps with forward start dates.
(2)Notional amount as of December 31, 2017 excludes $500.0 million of interest rate swaps with forward start dates.
(3)To Be Announced Securities ("TBAs")

Refer to Note 7 - "Collateral Positions" for further information regarding our collateral pledged to and received from our interest rate swap counterparties.
Interest Rate Swaps
Our repurchase agreements are usually settled on a short-term basis ranging from one to twelve months. At each settlement date, we typically refinance each repurchase agreement at the market interest rate at that time. In addition, our secured loans have floating interest rates. As such, we are exposed to changing interest rates. Our objectives in using interest rate derivatives are to add stability to interest expense and to manage our exposures to interest rate movements. To accomplish these objectives, we primarily use interest rate swaps as part of our interest rate risk management strategy. Interest rate swaps involve making fixed-rate payments to a counterparty in exchange for the receipt of variable-rate amounts over the life of the agreements without exchange of the underlying notional amount.
Amounts recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income ("AOCI") before we discontinued cash flow hedge accounting for our interest rate swaps are reclassified to interest expense on repurchase agreements on the condensed consolidated statements of operations as interest is accrued and paid on the related repurchase agreements over the remaining life of the interest rate swap agreements. We reclassified $6.4$5.9 million as a decrease (September 30, 2017: $6.4 million as a decrease) and $19.9 million as a decrease (September 30, 2017: $19.1(March 31, 2018: $6.5 million as a decrease) to interest expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, respectively.March 31, 2019. During the next 12 months, we estimate that $23.7$23.8 million will be reclassified as a decrease to interest expense, repurchase agreements. As of September 30, 2018, $104.3March 31, 2019, $93.8 million (December 31, 2017: $123.92018: $99.6 million) of unrealized gains on discontinued cash flow hedges, net are still included in accumulated other comprehensive income and will be reclassified to interest expense over a period of time through December 15, 2023.


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As of September 30,March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018,, we had the following interest rate swaps outstanding:
$ in thousands As of March 31, 2019
Maturities 
Notional Amount(1)
 Weighted Average Fixed Pay Rate Weighted Average Receive Rate Weighted Average Years to Maturity
2020 1,000,000
 2.72% 2.50% 1.4
2021 2,800,000
 2.49% 2.54% 2.2
2022 2,550,000
 2.13% 2.61% 3.2
2023 1,500,000
 2.21% 2.48% 4.3
2024 1,600,000
 2.27% 2.65% 4.8
Thereafter 3,445,000
 2.46% 2.52% 7.8
Total 12,895,000
 2.37% 2.55% 4.4
$ in thousands
Counterparty
 Index Notional Maturity Date Fixed Interest Rate
in Contract
LCH Central Clearing 1-month LIBOR 400,000
 7/30/2020 2.69%
CME Central Clearing 1-month LIBOR 200,000
 9/20/2020 2.79%
CME Central Clearing 1-month LIBOR 400,000
 9/28/2020 2.72%
CME Central Clearing 1-month LIBOR 300,000
 2/5/2021 2.69%
CME Central Clearing 1-month LIBOR 300,000
 2/5/2021 2.50%
CME Central Clearing  3-month LIBOR 500,000
 5/24/2021 2.25%
Citibank, N.A. 1-month LIBOR 200,000
 5/25/2021 2.83%
CME Central Clearing  3-month LIBOR 500,000
 6/24/2021 2.44%
HSBC Bank USA, National Association 1-month LIBOR 550,000
 2/24/2022 2.45%
CME Central Clearing  3-month LIBOR 1,000,000
 6/9/2022 2.21%
CME Central Clearing  3-month LIBOR 1,000,000
 8/14/2022 1.87%
The Royal Bank of Scotland Plc 1-month LIBOR 500,000
 8/15/2023 1.98%
CME Central Clearing 1-month LIBOR 600,000
 8/24/2023 2.88%
HSBC Bank USA, National Association 1-month LIBOR 500,000
 12/15/2023 2.20%
CME Central Clearing 3-month LIBOR 450,000
 1/12/2024 2.10%
CME Central Clearing 3-month LIBOR 450,000
 1/25/2024 2.15%
LCH Central Clearing 3-month LIBOR 1,000,000
 2/6/2025 2.77%
CME Central Clearing 3-month LIBOR 100,000
 4/2/2025 2.04%
LCH Central Clearing 3-month LIBOR 220,000
 8/31/2027 2.12%
CME Central Clearing 3-month LIBOR 250,000
 5/24/2028 2.78%
CME Central Clearing 3-month LIBOR 250,000
 5/24/2028 2.39%
LCH Central Clearing 1-month LIBOR 200,000
 7/3/2028 2.78%
Total   9,870,000
   2.39%
As of September 30, 2018, we had the following additional interest rate swaps outstanding with forward start dates:
$ in thousands
Counterparty
 Index Notional Maturity Date Fixed Interest Rate
in Contract
LCH Central Clearing(1)3-month LIBOR 600,000
 2/5/2026 2.64%
LCH Central Clearing(2)3-month LIBOR 200,000
 3/17/2031 2.74%
LCH Central Clearing(3)1-month LIBOR 600,000
 8/24/2033 3.18%
Total   1,400,000
   2.88%
$ in thousands As of December 31, 2018
Maturities 
Notional Amount(2)
 Weighted Average Fixed Pay Rate Weighted Average Receive Rate Weighted Average Years to Maturity
2019 1,500,000
 2.70% 2.47% 0.9
2020 1,500,000
 2.78% 2.51% 1.7
2021 2,300,000
 2.51% 2.58% 2.5
2022 2,550,000
 2.13% 2.65% 3.4
2023 1,600,000
 2.39% 2.47% 4.7
Thereafter 2,920,000
 2.47% 2.55% 6.8
Total 12,370,000
 2.46% 2.55% 3.7
(1)Forward start dateNotional amount includes $8.4 billion of 2/5/2021interest rate swaps that receive variable payments based on 1-month LIBOR and $4.5 billion of interest rate swaps that receive variable payments based on 3-month LIBOR as of March 31, 2019.
(2)Forward start dateNotional amount includes $6.7 billion of 3/15/2021interest rate swaps that receive variable payments based on 1-month LIBOR and $5.7 billion of interest rate swaps that receive variable payments based on 3-month LIBOR as of December 31, 2018.
(3)Forward start date of 8/24/2023
Refer to Note 8 - "Collateral Positions" for further information regarding our collateral pledged to and received from our interest rate swap counterparties.
TBAs, Futures and Currency Forward Contracts
We purchase or sell certain TBAs and U.S. Treasury futures contracts to help mitigate the potential impact of changes in interest rates on the performance of our investment portfolio. We recognize realized and unrealized gains and losses associated with the purchases or sales of TBAs and U.S. Treasury futures contracts in gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net in our condensed consolidated statements of operations.
We use currency forward contracts to help mitigate the potential impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on our investments denominated in foreign currencies. We recognize realized and unrealized gains and losses associated with the purchases or sales of currency forward contracts in gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net in our condensed consolidated statements of operations. As of September 30, 2018, we did not have any forward contracts denominated in Pound Sterling (DecemberMarch 31, 2017: $49.7 million of notional amount of forward contracts denominated in Pound Sterling). As of September 30, 2018,2019, we had $28.8$25.5 million (December 31, 2017: $27.22018: $23.1 million) of notional amount of currency forward contracts denominated in Euro.

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Credit Derivatives
Our GSE CRTs purchased prior to August 24, 2015 are accounted for as hybrid financial instruments consisting of a debt host contract and an embedded credit derivative. Embedded derivatives associated with GSE CRTs are recorded within mortgage-backed and credit risk transfer securities, at fair value, on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. At September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2017,2018, terms of the GSE CRT embedded derivatives are:
$ in thousandsSeptember 30, 2018 December 31, 2017March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018
Fair value amount37,366
 45,400
25,305
 22,771
Notional amount535,234
 553,493
517,534
 526,912
Maximum potential amount of future undiscounted payments535,234
 553,493
517,534
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Tabular Disclosure of the Effect of Derivative Instruments on the Balance Sheet
The table below presents the fair value of our derivative financial instruments, as well as their classification on the condensed consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2017.2018.
$ in thousands
Derivative AssetsDerivative Assets Derivative LiabilitiesDerivative Assets Derivative Liabilities
 As of September 30, 2018 As of December 31, 2017   As of September 30, 2018 As of December 31, 2017 
As of
March 31, 2019
 As of December 31, 2018   
As of
March 31, 2019
 As of December 31, 2018
Balance
Sheet
 Fair Value Fair Value 
Balance
Sheet
 Fair Value Fair Value Fair Value Fair Value 
Balance
Sheet
 Fair Value Fair Value
Interest Rate Swaps Asset 46,212
 6,896
 Interest Rate Swaps Liability 5,683
 31,548
 21,161
 15,089
 Interest Rate Swaps Liability 8,463
 15,382
Currency Forward Contracts 2
 
 Currency Forward Contracts 95
 1,217
 311
 
 Currency Forward Contracts 
 172
     Futures Contracts 8,204
 
Futures Contracts 5,108
 
 Futures Contracts 
 7,836
Tabular Disclosure of the Effect of Derivative Instruments on the Income Statement
The tables below present the effect of our credit derivatives on the condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 and 2017.2018.
$ in thousands Three months ended September 30, 2018 Three months ended March 31, 2019
Derivative
not designated as
hedging instrument
 Realized gain (loss), net GSE CRT embedded derivative coupon interest Unrealized gain (loss), net Realized and unrealized credit derivative income (loss), net Realized gain (loss), net GSE CRT embedded derivative coupon interest Unrealized gain (loss), net Realized and unrealized credit derivative income (loss), net
GSE CRT Embedded Derivatives 
 5,638
 (663) 4,975
 
 5,350
 2,534
 7,884
$ in thousands Three months ended September 30, 2017 Three months ended March 31, 2018
Derivative
not designated as
hedging instrument
 Realized gain (loss), net GSE CRT embedded derivative coupon interest Unrealized gain (loss), net Realized and unrealized credit derivative income (loss), net Realized gain (loss), net GSE CRT embedded derivative coupon interest Unrealized gain (loss), net Realized and unrealized credit derivative income (loss), net
GSE CRT Embedded Derivatives 
 5,873
 (8,803) (2,930) 
 5,633
 (2,468) 3,165
$ in thousands Nine months ended September 30, 2018
Derivative
not designated as
hedging instrument
 Realized gain (loss), net GSE CRT embedded derivative coupon interest Unrealized gain (loss), net Realized and unrealized credit derivative income (loss), net
GSE CRT Embedded Derivatives 
 16,909
 (8,034) 8,875

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$ in thousands Nine months ended September 30, 2017
Derivative
not designated as
hedging instrument
 Realized gain (loss), net GSE CRT embedded derivative coupon interest Unrealized gain (loss), net Realized and unrealized credit derivative income (loss), net
GSE CRT Embedded Derivatives 
 17,524
 20,904
 38,428
The following table summarizes the effect of interest rate swaps, futures contracts and currency forward contracts and TBAs reported in gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net on the condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 and 2017:

2018:
$ in thousands Three Months Ended September 30, 2018
Derivative
not designated as
hedging instrument
 Realized gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net  Contractual net interest expense Unrealized gain (loss), net Gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net
Interest Rate Swaps 68,953
 (2,763) (178) 66,012
Futures Contracts 27,136
 
 (5,548) 21,588
Currency Forward Contracts 3,569
 
 (3,480) 89
TBAs (17) 
 
 (17)
Total 99,641
 (2,763) (9,206) 87,672
$ in thousands Three Months Ended September 30, 2017
Derivative
not designated as
hedging instrument
 Realized gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net  Contractual net interest expense Unrealized gain (loss), net Gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net
Interest Rate Swaps 21,126
 (17,453) 144
 3,817
Currency Forward Contracts (1,623) 
 (239) (1,862)
Total 19,503
 (17,453) (95) 1,955
$ in thousands Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018
Derivative
not designated as
hedging instrument
 Realized gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net  Contractual net interest expense Unrealized gain (loss), net Gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net
Interest Rate Swaps 225,499
 (19,386) 65,181
 271,294
Futures Contracts 22,499
 
 (8,204) 14,295
Currency Forward Contracts 1,512
 
 1,124
 2,636
TBAs (17) 
 
 (17)
Total 249,493
 (19,386) 58,101
 288,208
$ in thousands Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 Three Months Ended March 31, 2019
Derivative
not designated as
hedging instrument
 Realized gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net  Contractual net interest expense Unrealized gain (loss), net Gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net Realized gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net  Contractual net interest income (expense) Unrealized gain (loss), net Gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net
Interest Rate Swaps (1,392) (60,313) 21,069
 (40,636) (165,884) 4,509
 12,991
 (148,384)
Futures Contracts (66,688) 
 12,944
 (53,744)
Currency Forward Contracts (4,416) 
 (1,044) (5,460) 185
 
 483
 668
Total (5,808) (60,313) 20,025
 (46,096) (232,387) 4,509
 26,418
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$ in thousands Three Months Ended March 31, 2018
Derivative
not designated as
hedging instrument
 Realized gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net  Contractual net interest income (expense) Unrealized gain (loss), net Gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net
Interest Rate Swaps 122,273
 (12,112) 32,374
 142,535
Futures Contracts (5,277) 
 (1,612) (6,889)
Currency Forward Contracts (3,418) 
 1,139
 (2,279)
Total 113,578
 (12,112) 31,901
 133,367
Credit-risk-related Contingent Features
We have agreements with each of our bilateral derivative counterparties. Some of those agreements contain a provision whereby if we default on any of our indebtedness, including default whereby repayment of the indebtedness has not been accelerated by the lender, we could be declared in default on our derivative obligations.
At March 31, 2019, the fair value of derivatives in a net liability position, which includes accrued interest but excludes any adjustment for non-performance risk related to bilateral interest rate swap agreements, was $8.4 million. We have minimum collateral posting thresholds with certain of our bilateral derivative counterparties and were not required to pledge $12.1 million of collateral with these counterparties as of September 30, 2018 because our bilateral interest rate swaps were in a net asset position.March 31, 2019. If we had breached any of these provisions at September 30, 2018,March 31, 2019, we could have been required to settle our obligations under these agreements at their termination value.
We also have an agreement with a clearing counterparty for our interest rate swaps that includes cross default provisions. The fair value of our centrally cleared interest rate derivative contracts, which includes accrued interest and variation margin but excludes any adjustment for non-performance risk, was a net liabilityasset of $5.7$17.8 million as of September 30, 2018.March 31, 2019.
We were in compliance with all of the financial provisions of these counterparty agreements as of September 30, 2018March 31, 2019.
Note 109 – Offsetting Assets and Liabilities
Certain of our repurchase agreements and derivative transactions are governed by underlying agreements that generally provide for a right of offset under master netting arrangements (or similar agreements) in the event of default or in the event of bankruptcy of either party to the transactions. Assets and liabilities subject to such arrangements are presented on a gross basis in the condensed consolidated balance sheets.
The following tables present information about the assets and liabilities that are subject to master netting agreements (or similar agreements) and can potentially be offset on our condensed consolidated balance sheets at September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2017.2018. The daily variation margin payment for centrally cleared interest rate swaps is characterized as settlement of the derivative itself rather than collateral. As of September 30, 2018,March 31, 2019, our derivative asset of $17.8 million (December 31, 2018: derivative liability of $5.7 million (December 31, 2017: derivative liability of $10.3$13.2 million) related to centrally cleared interest rate swaps is not included in the table below as a result of this characterization of daily variation margin.
Offsetting of Derivative Assets
As of September 30, 2018March 31, 2019
      Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets        Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets  
$ in thousands
Description
Gross
Amounts of
Recognized
Assets
 
Gross
Amounts
Offset in the Condensed Consolidated
Balance
Sheets
 
Net Amounts
of Assets
presented in
the Condensed
Consolidated
Balance Sheets
 
Financial
Instruments
 
Cash Collateral
Received
 Net Amount
Gross
Amounts of
Recognized
Assets
 
Gross
Amounts
Offset in the Condensed Consolidated
Balance
Sheets
 
Net Amounts
of Assets
presented in
the Condensed
Consolidated
Balance Sheets
 
Financial
Instruments
 
Cash Collateral
Received
 Net Amount
Derivatives (1) (3)
46,214
 
 46,214
 (2) (46,089) 123
8,742
 
 8,742
 
 (2,201) 6,541

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Offsetting of Derivative Liabilities, Repurchase Agreements and Secured Loans
As of September 30, 2018March 31, 2019
      Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets        Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets  
$ in thousands
Description
Gross
Amounts of
Recognized
Liabilities
 
Gross
Amounts
Offset in the Condensed Consolidated
Balance
Sheets
 
Net Amounts
of Liabilities
presented in
the Condensed
Consolidated
Balance Sheets
 
Financial
Instruments (2)
 

Cash Collateral
Pledged
 Net Amount
Gross
Amounts of
Recognized
Liabilities
 
Gross
Amounts
Offset in the Condensed Consolidated
Balance
Sheets
 
Net Amounts
of Liabilities
presented in
the Condensed
Consolidated
Balance Sheets
 
Financial
Instruments (2)
 

Cash Collateral
Pledged
 Net Amount
Derivatives (3)
8,299
 
 8,299
 (2) (8,297) 
8,463
 
 8,463
 (8,463) 
 
Repurchase Agreements (4)
14,378,518
 
 14,378,518
 (14,378,518) 
 
16,824,387
 
 16,824,387
 (16,824,387) 
 
Secured Loans (5)
1,650,000
 
 1,650,000
 (1,650,000) 
 
1,650,000
 
 1,650,000
 (1,650,000) 
 
Total16,036,817
 
 16,036,817
 (16,028,520) (8,297) 
18,482,850
 
 18,482,850
 (18,482,850) 
 
Offsetting of Derivative Assets
As of December 31, 20172018
       Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets  
$ in thousands
Description
Gross
Amounts of
Recognized
Assets
 
Gross
Amounts
Offset in the Condensed Consolidated
Balance
Sheets
 
Net Amounts
of Assets
presented in
the Condensed
Consolidated
Balance Sheets
 
Financial
Instruments
 
Cash Collateral
Received
 Net Amount
Derivatives (1) (3)
6,896
 
 6,896
 
 (6,896) 
Offsetting of Derivative Liabilities and Repurchase Agreements
As of December 31, 2017
       Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets  
$ in thousands
Description
Gross
Amounts of
Recognized
Liabilities
 
Gross
Amounts
Offset in the Condensed Consolidated
Balance
Sheets
 
Net Amounts
of Liabilities
presented in
the Condensed
Consolidated
Balance Sheets
 
Financial
Instruments (2)
 

Cash Collateral
Pledged
 Net Amount
Derivatives (3)
22,445
 
 22,445
 (21,169) (620) 656
Repurchase Agreements (4)
14,080,801
 
 14,080,801
 (14,080,801) 
 
Secured Loans (5)
1,650,000
 
 1,650,000
 (1,650,000) 
 
Total15,753,246
 
 15,753,246
 (15,751,970) (620) 656
       Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets  
$ in thousands
Description
Gross
Amounts of
Recognized
Assets
 
Gross
Amounts
Offset in the Condensed Consolidated
Balance
Sheets
 
Net Amounts
of Assets
presented in
the Condensed
Consolidated
Balance Sheets
 
Financial
Instruments
 
Cash Collateral
Received
 Net Amount
Derivatives (1) (3)
15,089
 
 15,089
 (433) (14,656) 

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Offsetting of Derivative Liabilities and Repurchase Agreements
As of December 31, 2018
       Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets  
$ in thousands
Description
Gross
Amounts of
Recognized
Liabilities
 
Gross
Amounts
Offset in the Condensed Consolidated
Balance
Sheets
 
Net Amounts
of Liabilities
presented in
the Condensed
Consolidated
Balance Sheets
 
Financial
Instruments (2)
 

Cash Collateral
Pledged
 Net Amount
Derivatives (3)
10,239
 
 10,239
 (2,058) (7,836) 345
Repurchase Agreements (4)
13,602,484
 
 13,602,484
 (13,602,484) 
 
Secured Loans (5)
1,650,000
 
 1,650,000
 (1,650,000) 
 
Total15,262,723
 
 15,262,723
 (15,254,542) (7,836) 345
(1)
Amounts represent derivatives in an asset position which could potentially be offset against derivatives in a liability position at September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 and December 31, 20172018, subject to a netting arrangement.
(2)Amounts represent collateral pledged that is available to be offset against liability balances associated with repurchase agreements, secured loans and derivatives.
(3)
The fair value of securities pledged against our derivatives was $186.3$198.0 million (December 31, 2017: $109.92018: $159.9 million) at September 30, 2018,March 31, 2019, of which $186.3$164.8 million (December 31, 2017: $86.22018: $158.3 million) relates to initial margin pledged on centrally cleared interest rate swaps. Centrally cleared interest rate swaps are excluded from the tables above. Cash collateral received on our derivatives was $47.7$2.3 million and $7.3$18.1 million at September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2017,2018, respectively. Cash collateral pledged by us on our futures contracts and currency forward contractsinterest rate swaps were $26.7$18.0 million and $620,000$13.5 million at September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 and December 31, 20172018, respectively. Cash collateral pledged on our centrally cleared interest rate swaps is settled against the fair value of these swaps and therefore excluded from the tables above at September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2017,2018, respectively.
(4)The fair value of securities pledged against our borrowing under repurchase agreements was $15.9$18.5 billion and $15.5$15.0 billion at September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2017,2018, respectively.
(5)
The fair value of securities pledged against IAS Services LLC's borrowings under secured loans was $1.9 billion at September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 and December 31, 20172018, respectively.
Note 1110 – Fair Value of Financial Instruments
A three-level valuation hierarchy exists for disclosure of fair value measurements based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability as of the measurement date. Observable inputs reflect readily obtainable data from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect our market assumptions. The three levels are defined as follows:
Level 1 Inputs – Quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets.
Level 2 Inputs – Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations whose inputs are observable or whose significant value drivers are observable.
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The following tables present our assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis.
 September 30, 2018  
 Fair Value Measurements Using:  
$ in thousandsLevel 1 Level 2 Level 3 
NAV as a practical expedient (3)
 
Total at
Fair Value
Assets:         
Mortgage-backed and credit risk transfer securities (1)(2)

 18,299,459
 37,366
 
 18,336,825
Derivative assets
 46,214
 
 
 46,214
Other assets (4) (5)

 
 45,058
 24,217
 69,275
Total assets
 18,345,673
 82,424
 24,217
 18,452,314
Liabilities:         
Derivative liabilities8,204
 5,778
 
 
 13,982
Total liabilities8,204
 5,778
 
 
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 March 31, 2019  
 Fair Value Measurements Using:  
$ in thousandsLevel 1 Level 2 Level 3 
NAV as a practical expedient (3)
 
Total at
Fair Value
Assets:         
Mortgage-backed and credit risk transfer securities (1)(2)

 21,102,293
 25,305
 
 21,127,598
Derivative assets5,108
 21,472
 
 
 26,580
Other assets (4)

 
 53,827
 24,129
 77,956
Total assets5,108
 21,123,765
 79,132
 24,129
 21,232,134
Liabilities:         
Derivative liabilities
 8,463
 
 
 8,463
Total liabilities
 8,463
 
 
 8,463
December 31, 2017  December 31, 2018  
Fair Value Measurements Using:  Fair Value Measurements Using:  
$ in thousandsLevel 1 Level 2 Level 3 
NAV as a practical expedient (3)
 Total at
Fair Value
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 
NAV as a practical expedient (3)
 Total at
Fair Value
Assets:                  
Mortgage-backed and credit risk transfer securities (1)(2)

 18,145,354
 45,400
 
 18,190,754

 17,373,871
 22,771
 
 17,396,642
Derivative assets
 6,896
 
 
 6,896

 15,089
 
 
 15,089
Other assets (5)(4)
3,979
 
 
 25,972
 29,951

 
 54,981
 24,012
 78,993
Total assets3,979
 18,152,250
 45,400
 25,972
 18,227,601

 17,388,960
 77,752
 24,012
 17,490,724
Liabilities:                  
Derivative liabilities
 32,765
 
 
 32,765
7,836
 15,554
 
 
 23,390
Total liabilities
 32,765
 
 
 32,765
7,836
 15,554
 
 
 23,390
(1)For more detail about the fair value of our MBS and GSE CRTs, refer to Note 4 - "Mortgage-Backed and Credit Risk Transfer Securities."
(2)Our GSE CRTs purchased prior to August 24, 2015 are accounted for as hybrid financial instruments with an embedded derivative. The hybrid financial instruments consist of debt host contracts classified as Level 2 and embedded derivatives classified as Level 3. As of September 30, 2018,March 31, 2019, the net embedded derivative asset position of $37.4$25.3 million includes $39.4$30.2 million of embedded derivatives in an asset position and $2.0$4.9 million of embedded derivatives in a liability position. As of December 31, 2017,2018, the net embedded derivative asset position of $45.4$22.8 million includes $46.5$28.8 million of embedded derivatives in an asset position and $1.1$6.0 million of embedded derivatives in a liability position.
(3)Investments in unconsolidated ventures are valued using the net asset value ("NAV") as a practical expedient and are not subject to redemption, although investors may sell or transfer their interest at the approval of the general partner of the underlying funds. As of September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2017,2018, the weighted average remaining term of our investments in unconsolidated ventures is 2.42.8 and 1.92.6 years, respectively.
(4)Includes $45.1$53.8 million and $55.0 million of a loan participation interest as of September 30, 2018.March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively. The loan participation interest is transferable and bears interest at a variable rate based on LIBOR plus a spread and resets daily. As a result, the cost of the loan participation interest approximates its fair value.
(5)
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The following table shows a reconciliation of the beginning and ending fair value measurements of our GSE CRT embedded derivatives, which we have valued utilizing Level 3 inputs:
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
$ in thousands2018 2017 2018 20172019 2018
Beginning balance38,029
 46,802
 45,400
 17,095
22,771
 45,400
Unrealized credit derivative gains (losses), net(663) (8,803) (8,034) 20,904
2,534
 (2,468)
Ending balance37,366
 37,999
 37,366
 37,999
25,305
 42,932
The following table shows a reconciliation of the beginning and ending fair value measurements of our loan participation interest, which we have valued utilizing Level 3 inputs:
 Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
$ in thousands2018 2017 2018 2017
Beginning balance
 
 
 
Purchases45,058
 
 45,058
 
Ending balance45,058
 
 45,058
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
$ in thousands2019
Beginning balance54,981
Advances577
Repayments(1,731)
Ending balance53,827
The following tables summarize significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of our GSE CRT embedded derivatives:
 Fair Value at Valuation Unobservable   Weighted
$ in thousandsSeptember 30, 2018March 31, 2019 Technique Input Range Average
GSE CRT Embedded Derivatives37,36625,305
 Market Comparables, Vendor Pricing Weighted average life 2.92.5 - 6.25.6 years 4.44.0 years
 Fair Value at Valuation Unobservable   Weighted
$ in thousandsDecember 31, 20172018 Technique Input Range Average
GSE CRT Embedded Derivatives45,40022,771
 Market Comparables, Vendor Pricing Weighted average life 2.62.9 - 6.85.9 years 4.84.3 years
These significant unobservable inputs change according to market conditions and security performance. We estimate the weighted average life of GSE CRTs in order to identify GSE corporate debt with a similar maturity. We obtain our weighted average life estimates from a third party provider. Although weighted average life is a significant input, changes in weighted average life may not have an explicit directional impact on the fair value measurement.

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The following table presents the carrying value and estimated fair value of our financial instruments that are not carried at fair value on the condensed consolidated balance sheets at September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 and December 31, 20172018:
September 30, 2018 December 31, 2017March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018
$ in thousands
Carrying
Value
 
Estimated
Fair Value
 
Carrying
Value
 
Estimated
Fair Value
Carrying
Value
 
Estimated
Fair Value
 
Carrying
Value
 
Estimated
Fair Value
Financial Assets              
Commercial loans, held-for-investment31,707
 31,114
 191,808
 191,930
24,454
 24,732
 31,582
 31,826
Other assets74,250
 74,250
 74,250
 74,250
FHLBI stock74,250
 74,250
 74,250
 74,250
Total105,957
 105,364
 266,058
 266,180
98,704
 98,982
 105,832
 106,076
Financial Liabilities              
Repurchase agreements14,378,518
 14,377,381
 14,080,801
 14,080,460
16,824,387
 16,825,642
 13,602,484
 13,602,050
Secured loans1,650,000
 1,650,000
 1,650,000
 1,650,000
1,650,000
 1,650,000
 1,650,000
 1,650,000
Exchangeable senior notes
 
 143,231
 143,948
Total16,028,518
 16,027,381
 15,874,032
 15,874,408
18,474,387
 18,475,642
 15,252,484
 15,252,050
The following describes our methods for estimating the fair value for financial instruments not carried at fair value on the condensed consolidated balance sheets.
The estimated fair value of commercial loans held-for-investment, included in "Other assets" on our condensed consolidated balance sheets, is a Level 3 fair value measurement. Subsequent to the origination or purchase, commercial loan investments are valued on a monthly basis by an independent third party valuation agent using a discounted cash flow technique.
The estimated fair value of FHLBI stock, included in "Other assets,"assets" on our condensed consolidated balance sheets, is a Level 3 fair value measurement. FHLBI stock may only be sold back to the FHLBI at its discretion at cost.par. As a result, the cost of the FHLBI stock approximates its fair value.
The estimated fair value of repurchase agreements is a Level 3 fair value measurement based on an expected present value technique. This method discounts future estimated cash flows using rates we determined best reflect current market interest rates that would be offered for repurchase agreements with similar characteristics and credit quality.
The estimated fair value of secured loans is a Level 3 fair value measurement. The secured loans have floating rates based on an index plus a spread and the spread is typically consistent with those demanded in the market. Accordingly, the interest rates on these secured loans are at market, and thus the carrying amount approximates fair value.
The estimated fair value of exchangeable senior notes is a Level 2 fair value measurement based on a valuation obtained from a third-party pricing service.
Note 1211 – Related Party Transactions
Under the terms of our management agreement, our Manager and its affiliates provide us with our management team, including our officers and appropriate support personnel. Each of our officers is an employee of our Manager or one of its affiliates. We do not have any employees. Our Manager is not obligated to dedicate any of its employees exclusively to us, nor is our Manager obligated to dedicate any specific portion of time to our business. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018,March 31, 2019, we reimbursed our Manager $168,000 (September 30, 2017: $202,000) and $599,000 (September 30, 2017: $589,000), respectively,$183,000 (March 31, 2018: $214,000) for costs of support personnel that are fully dedicated to our business.
We have invested $41.2$62.0 million as of September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 (December 31, 2017: $74.42018: $131.9 million) in money market or mutual funds managed by affiliates of our Manager. The investments are reported as cash and cash equivalents on our condensed consolidated balance sheets.
Management Fee Expense
We pay our Manager a management fee equal to 1.50% of our stockholders’ equity per annum. The fee is calculated and payable quarterly in arrears. For purposes of calculating the management fee, stockholders’ equity is equal to the sum of the net proceeds from all issuances of equity securities since inception including proceeds from the issuance of operating partnership units to an affiliate of our Manager, plus retained earnings at the end of the most recently completed calendar quarter (without taking into account any non-cash equity compensation expense incurred in current or prior periods), less any amount paid to repurchase common stock since inception. Stockholder'sStockholders equity excludes (i) any unrealized gains, losses or other items that do not affect realized net income (regardless of whether such items are included in other comprehensive income or loss, or in net income); (ii) cumulative net realized losses that are not attributable to permanently impaired investments and that relate to the investments for which market movement is accounted for in other comprehensive income; provided, however, that such

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changes in U.S. GAAP; and (iv) certain non-cash items after discussions between our Manager and our independent directors and approval by a majority of our independent directors.
We do not pay any management fees on our investments in unconsolidated ventures that are managed by an affiliate of our Manager.
Expense Reimbursement
We are required to reimburse our Manager for our operating expenses incurred on our behalf, including directors and officers insurance, accounting services, auditing and tax services, filing fees, and miscellaneous general and administrative costs. Our reimbursement obligation is not subject to any dollar limitation.
The following table summarizes the costs incurred on our behalf by our Manager for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 and 2017.2018.
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
$ in thousands2018 2017 2018 20172019 2018
Incurred costs, prepaid or expensed2,133
 2,378
 4,925
 5,172
1,604
 1,492
Incurred costs, charged against equity as a cost of raising capital
 
 167
 
320
 165
Total incurred costs, originally paid by our Manager2,133
 2,378
 5,092
 5,172
1,924
 1,657
Termination Fee
If we terminate our management agreement, we owe our Manager a termination fee equal to three times the sum of our average annual management fee during the 24-month period before termination, calculated as of the end of the most recently completed fiscal quarter.
Note 1312 – Stockholders’ Equity
Preferred Stock
Holders of our Series A Preferred Stock are entitled to receive dividends at an annual rate of 7.75% of the liquidation preference of $25.00 per share or $1.9375 per share per annum. Dividends are cumulative and payable quarterly in arrears.
Holders of our Series B Preferred Stock are entitled to receive dividends at an annual rate of 7.75% of the liquidation preference of $25.00 per share or $1.9375 per share per annum until December 27, 2024. After December 27, 2024, holders are entitled to receive dividends at a floating rate equal to three-month LIBOR plus a spread of 5.18% of the $25.00 liquidation preference per annum. Dividends are cumulative and payable quarterly in arrears.
In August 2017, we completed a public offering of 11,500,000 shares of 7.50% Fixed-to-Floating Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock at the price of $25.00 per share. Holders of our Series C Preferred Stock are entitled to receive dividends at an annual rate of 7.50% of the liquidation preference of $25.00 per share or $1.875 per share per annum until September 27, 2027. After September 27, 2027, holders are entitled to receive dividends at a floating rate equal to three-month LIBOR plus a spread of 5.289% of the $25.00 liquidation preference per annum. Dividends are cumulative and payable quarterly in arrears.
As of July 27, 2017, we had the option to redeem shares of Series A Preferred Stock for $25.00 per share, plus any accumulated and unpaid dividends through the date of redemption. We have the option to redeem shares of Series B Preferred Stock after December 27, 2024 and shares of Series C Preferred Stock after September 27, 2027 for $25.00 per share, plus any accumulated and unpaid dividends through the date of the redemption. Shares of Series B and Series C Preferred Stock are not redeemable, convertible into or exchangeable for any other property or any other securities of the Company prior to those times, except under circumstances intended to preserve our qualification as a REIT or upon the occurrence of a change in control.
Common Stock
In December 2017,March 2019, we entered into an equity distribution agreement with a placement agent under which we may sell up to 7,000,000 shares of our preferred stock from time to time in at-the-market or privately negotiated transactions. These shares are registered with the SEC under our automatic shelf registration statement (as amended and/or supplemented). As of March 31, 2019, we have not sold any shares of preferred stock under the equity distribution agreement.

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Common Stock
On February 7, 2019, we completed a public offering of 16,100,000 shares of common stock at the price of $15.73 per share. Total net proceeds were approximately $249.5 million after deducting estimated offering costs.
In March 2019, we amended our equity distribution agreement, dated December 18, 2017, with a placement agent under which we may sell up to 17,000,000 shares of our common stock from time to time in at-the-market or privately negotiated transactions. These shares are registered with the SEC under our automatic shelf registration statement (as amended and/or supplemented). As of September 30, 2018,During the three months ended March 31, 2019, we have not sold anyissued 572,000 shares of common stock under the equity distribution agreement.

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Securities Convertible into Shares$9.1 million, net of Common Stock
The non-controlling interest holder of the Operating Partnership units, a wholly-owned Invesco subsidiary, has the right to cause the Operating Partnership to redeem their operating partnership units ("OP Units") for cash equal to the market value of an equivalent number of shares of common stock, or at our option, we may purchase their OP Units by issuing one share of common stock for each OP Unit redeemed. We also have an equity incentive plan which allows us to grant securities convertible into our common stock to our independent directorsapproximately $193,000 in commissions and employees of our Manager and its affiliates.fees.
Share Repurchase Program
During the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2019 and 2018, and 2017, we did not repurchase any shares of our common stock. As of September 30, 2018,March 31, 2019, we had authority to purchase 18,239,082 shares of our common stock through our share repurchase program. The share repurchase program has no stated expiration date.
Share-Based Compensation
We established the 2009 Equity Incentive Plan for grants of common stock and other equity based awards to our independent directors and officers and employees of our Manager and its affiliates (the "Incentive Plan"). Under the Incentive Plan, a total of 1,000,000 shares of common stock are authorized for issuance. Unless terminated earlier, the Incentive Plan will terminate in 2019, but will continue to govern the unexpired awards. As of September 30, 2018, 769,181March 31, 2019, 748,492 shares of common stock remain available for future issuance under the Incentive Plan. The Incentive Plan was scheduled to terminate on June 30, 2019 but was amended and restated as of May 3, 2019 extending the term an additional ten years. See Note 15 - "Subsequent Events" for a description of the amended Incentive Plan terms.
We recognized compensation expense of approximately $107,000 (September 30, 2017: $129,000) and approximately $306,000 (September 30, 2017: $326,000)$113,000 (March 31, 2018: $93,000) for shares issued to our independent directors under the Incentive Plan for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018.March 31, 2019. During the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2019 and 2018, and 2017, we issued 6,6207,065 shares and 6,650 shares of common stock, respectively, to our independent directors. During the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, we issued 20,262 shares and 17,3987,177 shares of common stock, respectively, to our independent directors. The fair market value of the shares granted was determined by the closing stock market price on the date of the grant. The grants vested immediately.
We recognized compensation expense of approximately $71,000 (September 30, 2017: $33,000) and approximately $115,000 (September 30, 2017: $99,000)$19,000 (March 31, 2018: $14,000) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 for restricted stock units awarded to employees of our Manager and its affiliates under the Incentive Plan. Our Manager reimburses us for the cost of these restricted stock awards under the terms of our management agreement. At September 30, 2018,March 31, 2019, there was approximately $131,000$185,000 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to restricted stock unit awards that is expected to be recognized over a period of up to 4248 months, with a weighted-average remaining vesting period of 1624 months.
The following table summarizes the activity related to restricted stock units awarded to employees of our Manager and its affiliates for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018.March 31, 2019.
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
2018 20182019
Restricted Stock Units 
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (1)
 Restricted Stock Units 
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (1)
Restricted Stock Units 
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (1)
Unvested at the beginning of the period19,185
 $14.56
 19,827
 $14.35
11,051
 $14.55
Shares granted during the period
 
 7,055
 15.37
6,189
 15.92
Shares forfeited during the period(3,967) 14.56
 (3,967) 14.56
Shares vested during the period(4,167) 14.62
 (11,864) 14.71
(4,720) 14.48
Unvested at the end of the period11,051
 $14.55
 11,051
 $14.55
12,520
 $15.25
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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
The following tables present the components of total other comprehensive income (loss), net and accumulated other comprehensive income ("AOCI") for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 and 2017.2018. The tables exclude gains and losses on MBS and GSE CRTs that are accounted for under the fair value option.
Three Months Ended September 30, 2018Three Months Ended March 31, 2019
$ in thousandsEquity method investments Available-for-sale securities Derivatives and hedging TotalEquity method investments Available-for-sale securities Derivatives and hedging Total
Total other comprehensive income/(loss)       
Total other comprehensive income (loss)       
Unrealized gain (loss) on mortgage-backed and credit risk transfer securities, net
 (40,554) 
 (40,554)
 52,349
 
 52,349
Reclassification of unrealized (gain) loss on sale of mortgage-backed and credit risk transfer securities to gain (loss) on investments, net
 134,280
 
 134,280

 10,147
 
 10,147
Reclassification of amortization of net deferred (gain) loss on de-designated interest rate swaps to repurchase agreements interest expense
 
 (6,422) (6,422)
 
 (5,851) (5,851)
Currency translation adjustments on investment in unconsolidated venture(1,126) 
 
 (1,126)(276) 
 
 (276)
Total other comprehensive income/(loss)(1,126) 93,726
 (6,422) 86,178
Total other comprehensive income (loss)(276) 62,496
 (5,851) 56,369
              
AOCI balance at beginning of period1,736
 (22,901) 110,626
 89,461
513
 120,664
 99,636
 220,813
Total other comprehensive income/(loss)(1,126) 93,726
 (6,422) 86,178
Other comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to non-controlling interest13
 (1,181) 82
 (1,086)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)(276) 62,496
 (5,851) 56,369
AOCI balance at end of period623
 69,644
 104,286
 174,553
237
 183,160
 93,785
 277,182
Three Months Ended September 30, 2017Three Months Ended March 31, 2018
$ in thousandsEquity method investments Available-for-sale securities Derivatives and hedging TotalEquity method investments Available-for-sale securities Derivatives and hedging Total
Total other comprehensive income/(loss)       
Total other comprehensive income (loss)       
Unrealized gain (loss) on mortgage-backed and credit risk transfer securities, net
 19,089
 
 19,089

 (132,317) 
 (132,317)
Reclassification of unrealized (gain) loss on sale of mortgage-backed and credit risk transfer securities to gain (loss) on investments, net
 7
 
 7

 9,237
 
 9,237
Reclassification of amortization of net deferred (gain) loss on de-designated interest rate swaps to repurchase agreements interest expense
 
 (6,438) (6,438)
 
 (6,539) (6,539)
Currency translation adjustments on investment in unconsolidated venture807
 
 
 807
312
 
 
 312
Total other comprehensive income/(loss)807
 19,096
 (6,438) 13,465
Total other comprehensive income (loss)312
 (123,080) (6,539) (129,307)
              
AOCI balance at beginning of period(375) 201,158
 136,608
 337,391
947
 136,188
 123,894
 261,029
Total other comprehensive income/(loss)807
 19,096
 (6,438) 13,465
Total other comprehensive income (loss)312
 (123,080) (6,539) (129,307)
Other comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to non-controlling interest(10) (241) 81
 (170)(4) 1,552
 82
 1,630
Rebalancing of ownership percentage of non-controlling interest
 
 
 
AOCI balance at end of period422
 220,013
 130,251
 350,686
1,255
 14,660
 117,437
 133,352


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 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018
$ in thousandsEquity method investments Available-for-sale securities Derivatives and hedging Total
Total other comprehensive income/(loss)       
Unrealized gain (loss) on mortgage-backed and credit risk transfer securities, net
 (220,800) 
 (220,800)
Reclassification of unrealized (gain) loss on sale of mortgage-backed and credit risk transfer securities to gain (loss) on investments, net
 153,406
 
 153,406
Reclassification of amortization of net deferred (gain) loss on de-designated interest rate swaps to repurchase agreements interest expense
 
 (19,859) (19,859)
Currency translation adjustments on investment in unconsolidated venture(328) 
 
 (328)
Total other comprehensive income/(loss)(328) (67,394) (19,859) (87,581)
        
AOCI balance at beginning of period947
 136,188
 123,894
 261,029
Total other comprehensive income/(loss)(328) (67,394) (19,859) (87,581)
Other comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to non-controlling interest4
 850
 251
 1,105
AOCI balance at end of period623
 69,644
 104,286
 174,553
 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017
$ in thousandsEquity method investments Available-for-sale securities Derivatives and hedging Total
Total other comprehensive income/(loss)       
Unrealized gain (loss) on mortgage-backed and credit risk transfer securities, net
 75,011
 
 75,011
Reclassification of unrealized (gain) loss on sale of mortgage-backed and credit risk transfer securities to gain (loss) on investments, net
 1,508
 
 1,508
Reclassification of amortization of net deferred (gain) loss on de-designated interest rate swaps to repurchase agreements interest expense
 
 (19,105) (19,105)
Currency translation adjustments on investment in unconsolidated venture331
 
 
 331
Total other comprehensive income/(loss)331
 76,519
 (19,105) 57,745
        
AOCI balance at beginning of period95
 144,458
 149,115
 293,668
Total other comprehensive income/(loss)331
 76,519
 (19,105) 57,745
Other comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to non-controlling interest(4) (965) 241
 (728)
Rebalancing of ownership percentage of non-controlling interest
 1
 
 1
AOCI balance at end of period422
 220,013
 130,251
 350,686
Amounts recorded in AOCI before we discontinued cash flow hedge accounting for our interest rate swaps are reclassified to interest expense on repurchase agreements on the condensed consolidated statements of operations as interest is accrued and paid on the related repurchase agreements over the remaining original life of the interest rate swap agreements.

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Dividends
We declared the following dividends during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 and 2017:2018:
$ in thousands, except per share amountsDividends Declared
Series A Preferred StockPer Share In Aggregate Date of Payment
2019     
March 18, 20190.4844
 2,713
 April 25, 2019
2018     
March 15, 20180.4844
 2,713
 April 25, 2018
$ in thousands, except per share amountsDividends Declared
Series B Preferred StockPer Share In Aggregate Date of Payment
2019     
February 14, 20190.4844
 3,003
 March 27, 2019
2018     
February 15, 20180.4844
 3,003
 March 27, 2018
$ in thousands, except per share amountsDividends Declared
Series C Preferred StockPer Share In Aggregate Date of Payment
2019     
February 14, 20190.46875
 5,391
 March 27, 2019
2018     
February 15, 20180.46875
 5,391
 March 27, 2018
$ in thousands, except per share amountsDividends Declared
Common StockPer Share In Aggregate Date of Payment
2019     
March 18, 20190.45
 57,720
 April 26, 2019
2018     
March 15, 20180.42
 46,887
 April 26, 2018
    
Series A Preferred StockDividends Declared Per Share
 Amount Date of Payment
2018   
September 14, 2018$0.4844
 October 25, 2018
June 15, 2018$0.4844
 July 25, 2018
March 15, 2018$0.4844
 April 25, 2018
2017   
September 14, 2017$0.4844
 October 25, 2017
June 15, 2017$0.4844
 July 25, 2017
March 15, 2017$0.4844
 April 25, 2017
    
Series B Preferred StockDividends Declared Per Share
 Amount Date of Payment
2018   
August 2, 2018$0.4844
 September 27, 2018
May 2, 2018$0.4844
 June 27, 2018
February 15, 2018$0.4844
 March 27, 2018
2017   
September 14, 2017$0.4844
 December 27, 2017
June 15, 2017$0.4844
 September 27, 2017
March 15, 2017$0.48
 June 27, 2017
    
Series C Preferred StockDividends Declared Per Share
 Amount Date of Payment
2018   
August 2, 2018$0.4688
 September 27, 2018
May 2, 2018$0.4688
 June 27, 2018
February 15, 2018$0.4688
 March 27, 2018
2017   
September 14, 2017$0.6823
 December 27, 2017
    
Common StockDividends Declared Per Share
 Amount Date of Payment
2018   
September 14, 2018$0.42
 October 26, 2018
June 15, 2018$0.42
 July 26, 2018
March 15, 2018$0.42
 April 26, 2018
2017   
September 14, 2017$0.41
 October 26, 2017
June 15, 2017$0.40
 July 26, 2017
March 15, 2017$0.40
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Note 1413 – Earnings per Common Share
Earnings per share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 and 20172018 is computed as follows: 
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
In thousands except per share amounts2018 2017 2018 20172019 2018
Numerator (Income)          
Basic Earnings:          
Net income (loss) available to common stockholders(64,480) 49,127
 56,999
 183,091
Net income available to common stockholders127,683
 41,471
Effect of dilutive securities:          
Income allocated to exchangeable senior notes
 2,724
 
 11,236

 1,621
Income (loss) allocated to non-controlling interest(681) 800
 1,153
 2,656
Dilutive net income (loss) available to stockholders(65,161) 52,651
 58,152
 196,983
Income allocated to non-controlling interest
 671
Dilutive net income available to stockholders127,683
 43,763
Denominator (Weighted Average Shares)          
Basic Earnings:          
Shares available to common stockholders111,647
 111,614
 111,639
 111,607
121,098
 111,629
Effect of dilutive securities:          
Restricted stock awards
 20
 16
 20
12
 20
Non-controlling interest OP units1,425
 1,425
 1,425
 1,425

 1,425
Exchangeable senior notes
 8,166
 
 11,226

 4,803
Dilutive Shares113,072
 121,225
 113,080
 124,278
121,110
 117,877
Earnings per share:          
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders       
Net income attributable to common stockholders   
Basic(0.58) 0.44
 0.51
 1.64
1.05
 0.37
Diluted(0.58) 0.43
 0.51
 1.59
1.05
 0.37
 
The following potential common shares were excluded from our diluted earnings per share calculation as the effect would be anti-dilutive: 14,766 for restricted stock awards for the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 1,583,503 for the exchangeable senior notes for the nine months ended September 30, 2018.
Note 15 – Non-controlling Interest - Operating Partnership
Non-controlling interest represents the aggregate ownership interest of a wholly-owned Invesco subsidiary in our Operating Partnership. The ownership percentage is determined by dividing the number of OP Units held by the Unit Holders by the total number of dilutive shares of common stock. The issuance or repurchase of common stock ("Share" or "Shares") or OP Units changes the percentage ownership of both the Unit Holders and the common stockholders. Since an OP unit is generally redeemable for cash or Shares at our option, it is deemed to be a Share equivalent. Therefore, such transactions are treated as capital transactions and result in a reallocation between stockholders’ equity and non-controlling interest in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. As of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, non-controlling interest related to the outstanding 1,425,000 OP Units represented a 1.3% interest in the Operating Partnership.
Income allocated to the non-controlling interest is based on the Unit Holders' ownership percentage of the Operating Partnership. The following table presents the net income (loss) allocated and distributions paid to the Operating Partnership non-controlling interest for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017.
 Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
$ in thousands2018 2017 2018 2017
Net income (loss) allocated(681) 800
 1,153
 2,656
Distributions paid599
 570
 1,796
 1,710
As of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, distributions payable to the non-controlling interest were $598,500 and $598,500, respectively.

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Note 1614 – Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and contingencies may arise in the ordinary course of business. Our material off-balance sheet commitments as of September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 are discussed below.
As discussed in Note 65 - "Other Assets", we have invested in unconsolidated ventures that are sponsored by an affiliate of our Manager. The unconsolidated ventures are structured as partnerships, and we invest in the partnerships as a limited partner. The entities are structured such that capital commitments are to be drawn down over the life of the partnership as investment opportunities are identified. As of September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2017,2018, our undrawn capital and purchase commitments were $10.1$7.6 million and $10.2$10.0 million, respectively.
As discussed in Note 65 - "Other Assets", we have funded our portion of a commitment in a loan participation. The remainder of our commitment under the agreement will be funded over the two year term of the loan based upon the financing needs of the borrower. As of September 30, 2018,March 31, 2019, we have an unfunded commitment of $29.9$21.2 million.
As discussed in Note 512 - "Commercial Loans Held-for-Investment""Stockholders' Equity", we purchasehave programs under which we may sell shares of our common and originate commercial loans.preferred stock from time to time in at-the-market or privately negotiated transactions. As of September 30, 2018,March 31, 2019, we have no unfunded commitments on commercial loans heldhad committed to sell 90,000 shares of common stock at an average price of $15.83 per share for investment (December 31, 2017: $4.8 million).total proceeds of $1.4 million, net of approximately $30,000 in commissions and fees that settled in April 2019.
We have entered into agreements with financial institutions to guarantee certain obligations of our subsidiaries. We would be required to perform under these guarantees in the event of certain defaults. We have not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts and expect the risk of loss to be remote.
Note 1715 – Subsequent Events
We have reviewed subsequent events occurring throughOn May 3, 2019, our shareholders approved the date that these condensed consolidated financial statements were issued2009 Equity Incentive Plan (the "Incentive Plan") as amended and determined that no subsequent events occurred that would require accrual or additional disclosure.restated. Under the amended and restated Incentive Plan, the number of shares of common stock available for issuance to

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

Forward-Looking Statements
We make forward-looking statements in this Report and other filings we make with the SEC within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and such statements are intended to be covered by the safe harbor provided by the same. Forward-looking statements are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and are generally beyond our control. These forward-looking statements include information about possible or assumed future results of our business, investment strategies, financial condition, liquidity, results of operations, plans and objectives. When we use the words “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “plan,” “continue,” “intend,” “should,” “may” or similar expressions and future or conditional verbs such as “will,” “may,” “could,” “should,” and “would,” and any other statement that necessarily depends on future events, we intend to identify forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ from those expressed in our forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:
our business and investment strategy;
our investment portfolio;
our projected operating results;
general volatility of financial markets and effects of governmental responses, including actions and initiatives of the U.S. governmental agencies and changes to U.S. government policies, including the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Dodd-Frank Act”), mortgage loan modification programs, actions and initiatives of foreign governmental agencies and central banks, monetary policy actions of the Federal Reserve, including actions relating to its agency mortgage-backed securities portfolio and the continuation of re-investment of principal payments, and our ability to respond to and comply with such actions, initiatives and changes;
the availability of financing sources, including our ability to obtain additional financing arrangements and the terms of such arrangements;
financing and advance rates for our target assets;
changes to our expected leverage;
our expected investments;
our expected book value per diluted common share;
interest rate mismatches between our target assets and our borrowings used to fund such investments;
the adequacy of our cash flow from operations and borrowings to meet our short-term liquidity needs;
our ability to maintain sufficient liquidity to meet any margin calls;
changes in the credit rating of the U.S. government;
changes in interest rates and interest rate spreads and the market value of our target assets;
changes in prepayment rates on our target assets;
the impact of any deficiencies in foreclosure practices of third parties and related uncertainty in the timing of collateral disposition;
our reliance on third parties in connection with services related to our target assets;
effects of hedging instruments on our target assets;
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rates of default or decreased recovery rates on our target assets;
modifications to whole loans or loans underlying securities;
the degree to which our hedging strategies may or may not protect us from interest rate volatility;
the degree to which derivative contracts expose us to contingent liabilities;
counterparty defaults;
compliance with financial covenants in our financing arrangements;
changes in governmental regulations, zoning, insurance, eminent domain and tax law and rates, and similar matters and our ability to respond to such changes;
our ability to maintain our qualification as a real estate investment trust for U.S. federal income tax purposes;
our ability to maintain our exception from the definition of “investment company” under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”);
availability of investment opportunities in mortgage-related, real estate-related and other securities;
availability of U.S. Government Agency guarantees with regard to payments of principal and interest on securities;
the market price and trading volume of our capital stock;
availability of qualified personnel of our Manager;
the relationship with our Manager;
estimates relating to taxable income and our ability to continue to make distributions to our stockholders in the future;
estimates relating to fair value of our target assets and loan loss reserves;
our understanding of our competition;
changes to generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”);
the adequacy of our disclosure controls and procedures and internal controls over financial reporting; and
market trends in our industry, interest rates, real estate values, the debt securities markets or the general economy.
The forward-looking statements are based on our beliefs, assumptions and expectations of our future performance, taking into account all information currently available to us. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. These beliefs, assumptions and expectations can change as a result of many possible events or factors, not all of which are known to us. Some of these factors are described under the headings “Risk Factors,” “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and “Business.” If a change occurs, our business, financial condition, liquidity and results of operations may vary materially from those expressed in our forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made. New risks and uncertainties arise over time, and it is not possible for us to predict those events or how they may affect us. Except as required by law, we are not obligated to, and do not intend to, update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our condensed consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes to our condensed consolidated financial statements, which are included in this Report.
Overview
We are a Maryland corporation primarily focused on investing in, financing and managing residential and commercial mortgage-backed securities ("MBS") and mortgage loans. Our objective is to provide attractive risk-adjusted returns to our investors, primarily through dividends and secondarily through capital appreciation. To achieve this objective, we primarily invest in the following:
Residential mortgage-backed securities (“RMBS”) that are guaranteed by a U.S. government agency such as the Government National Mortgage Association ("Ginnie Mae") or a federally chartered corporation such as the Federal National Mortgage Association ("Fannie Mae") or the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation ("Freddie Mac") (collectively "Agency RMBS");
Commercial mortgage-backed securities (“CMBS”) that are guaranteed by a U.S. government agency such as the Government National Mortgage AssociationGinnie Mae or a federally chartered corporation such as the Federal National Mortgage AssociationFreddie Mac or the Federal Home Loan Mortgage CorporationFannie Mae (collectively "Agency CMBS");


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RMBS that are not guaranteed by a U.S. government agency or a federally chartered corporation (“non-Agency RMBS”);
CMBS that are not guaranteed by a U.S. government agency or a federally chartered corporation (“non-Agency CMBS”); 
Credit risk transfer securities that are unsecured obligations issued by government-sponsored enterprises ("GSE CRT");
Residential and commercial mortgage loans; and
Other real estate-related financing arrangements.
We elected to be taxed as a real estate investment trust (“REIT”) for U.S. federal income tax purposes under the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. To maintain our REIT qualification, we are generally required to distribute at least 90% of our REIT taxable income to our stockholders annually. We operate our business in a manner that permits our exclusion from the definition of “Investment Company” under the 1940 Act. We are externally managed and advised by Invesco Advisers, Inc., our Manager, which is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Invesco Ltd.
Capital Activities
On September 14, 2018,February 7, 2019, we completed a public offering of 16,100,000 shares of common stock at the price of $15.73 per share. Total net proceeds were approximately $249.5 million after deducting estimated offering expenses.
In March 2019, we amended our equity distribution agreement, dated December 17, 2019, with a placement agent under which we may sell up to 17,000,000 shares of our common stock from time to time in at-the-market or privately negotiated transactions. These shares are registered with the SEC under our automatic shelf registration statement (as amended and/or supplemented). During the three months ended March 31, 2019, we issued 572,000 shares of common stock under the equity distribution agreement for proceeds of $9.1 million, net of commissions and fees.
On March 18, 2019, we declared the following dividends:
a dividend of $0.42$0.45 per share of common stock to be paid on OctoberApril 26, 20182019 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on September 25, 2018;March 29, 2019; and
a dividend of $0.4844 per share of Series A Preferred Stock to be paid on OctoberApril 25, 20182019 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on OctoberApril 1, 2018.2019.
On August 2, 2018,February 14, 2019, we declared the following dividends:
a dividend of $0.4844 per share of Series B Preferred Stock payablepaid on SeptemberMarch 27, 20182019 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on SeptemberMarch 5, 2018;2019; and
a dividend of $0.46875 per share of Series C Preferred Stock payablepaid on SeptemberMarch 27, 20182019 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on SeptemberMarch 5, 2018.2019.
During the ninethree months ended September 30, 2018,March 31, 2019, we did not repurchase any shares of our common stock.
Factors Impacting Our Operating Results
Our operating results can be affected by a number of factors and primarily depend on the level of our net interest income and the market value of our assets. Our net interest income, which includes the amortization of purchase premiums and accretion of purchase discounts, varies primarily as a result of changes in market interest rates and prepayment speeds, as measured by the constant prepayment rate (“CPR”) on our target assets. Interest rates and prepayment speeds vary according to the type of investment, conditions in the financial markets, competition and other factors, none of which can be predicted with any certainty. The market value of our assets can be impacted by credit spread premiums (yield advantage over U.S. Treasury notes) and the supply of, and demand for, target assets in which we invest.
Market Conditions
Macroeconomic factors that affect our business include creditinterest rate spread premiums, market interest rates, governmental policy initiatives, residential and commercial real estate prices, credit availability, consumer personal income and spending, corporate earnings, employment conditions, financial conditions and inflation.
Financial conditions improvedeased significantly during the thirdfirst quarter of 2018, reflecting strength in2019, sharply reversing the tightening trend we experienced during the final months of 2018. Volatility fell across the fixed income and equity markets tighter credit spreads and low volatility. The total return on the S&P 500 Index was 7.2% for the second quarter while the CBOE SPX Volatility Index (VIX) decreased by 24.7%. Interest rates on U.S. Treasuries were higher across the maturity spectrum, with short term rates increasing more than long term rates. U.S. Treasury two year, five year and 10 year rates were higher by 29, 22 and 21 basis points, respectively. Investors continued to be encouraged by the positive impacts that tax reform and easing of banking regulatory burdens are having on the economy. This optimism is tempered by concerns that strained foreign relations and escalating trade disputes could lead to a broader trade war.
The labor market showed continued strength during the third quarter, with increases in non-farm payrolls averaging over 189,000 jobs per month, down slightly from an average of 217,000 jobs the previous quarter. The strength in the labor market continues to boost consumer confidence, as the University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Indexinvestors became

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more supportive of risk assets and financial markets rebounded from the lows of late December 2018. Equity markets had a strong start to 2019, as the S&P 500 Index returned over 13% during the first quarter, while the NASDAQ returned over 16%. Investor sentiment was bolstered as the Federal Open Market Committee (“FOMC”) signaled that they likely would not raise the Federal Funds rate in the coming quarters. Commodity prices rebounded along with equities, as the CRB Commodity Price Index increased by 8.2% during the first quarter and WTI Crude increased by 29.3%.
The U.S. economy appears to be growing at a moderate pace, and the labor market remains nearpositive. Monthly gains in Nonfarm Payrolls averaged 180,000 for the first quarter, slowing from the 2018 average of 223,000. The unemployment rate remained close to multi-year highs.lows at 3.8%. The consensus forecast for full-year 2018 gross domestic product (“GDP”)GDP growth in 2019 is 2.9%2.4%, whilewith the Federal Reserve’s forecast isconsensus estimates for 2020 and 2021 at 3.1%.1.9% and 1.8%, respectively.
WhileInflation remained subdued, with the overall inflation picture remains relatively subdued, some indicators have begun to increase. The U.S. Personal Consumption Expenditure Core (“PCE”) Price Index is at 1.96%, justremaining below the Federal Reserve’s inflation target of 2%. The consensus forecast for Core PCE in 2018 and 2019 remains at 1.9% and 2.2%, respectively. Energy prices were higherJanuary. Implied breakeven rates on Treasury Inflation Protected securities, which reflect the markets' expectation of future inflation rates, rose during the third quarter, with the price of WTI Crude up over 5%implied 2- and 5-year inflation rates ending the first quarter at 1.83% and 1.79%, while the broader Commodity Research Bureau (“CRB”) Commodity Price Index decreased by 2.6%. Given the strengthrespectively. The FOMC did not take any action during its January and March meetings, and communication out of the overall economy,central bank caused market expectations for further FOMC policy action to readjust once again. Over the Federal Reserve’s Open Market Committee raisedcourse of the first quarter, the pricing of federal funds ratefutures contracts went from implying no policy action during 2019 to a rangeimplying one cut in each of 2.00% to 2.25% during their September meeting, which2019 and 2020. This caused short-term interestTreasury rates to increase. The inflation outlook continuesfall across the maturity spectrum, with the 2-year Treasury rate ending the first quarter down 25 basis points at 2.26% and 10-year Treasury rates falling 28 basis points to have meaningful implications for future Federal Reserve monetary policy. We expect2.41%.
Mortgage-backed securities performed well during the interest rate environment to remain relatively volatile, as the Federal Reserve continues to signal a willingness to increase the federal funds rate.
During the thirdfirst quarter the performance of 2019. Agency RMBS was mixed: 30 year fixed-rate Agency RMBS slightlymortgages outperformed similar duration Treasuries 15 year fixed rate Agency MBS were flat to Treasuries and Hybrid ARM Agency RMBS underperformed similar duration Treasuries.during the quarter, with agency pools backed by collateral that offered protection against prepayment risk performing particularly well. The outlook for Agency RMBS remainsis mixed, as prepayment risk is expected to increase in the potential for increased interest rate volatilitycoming quarters due to the seasonal impact of housing activity and the end of reinvestmentincrease in refinance activity given lower mortgage rates. However, the shift in monetary policy by the Federal Reserve weighs onhas reduced volatility and funding costs, providing a favorable environment for the market. Onsector. Beginning in October of this year, the positive side,Federal Reserve will begin reinvesting paydowns from the MBS portion of their balance sheet into Treasuries, which should produce a higher interest rate environment hasmodest headwind for the potential to spur investment demand onsector as the part of both foreign and domestic banks, while at the same time keeping refinancing activity muted.balance sheet slowly shifts into an all-Treasury portfolio.
During the thirdfirst quarter, credit spreads (defined as the yield in excess of risk-free rates) on Agency CMBS, non-Agency CMBS and GSE CRT securities tightened reflecting strong real estate fundamentalssteadily as volatility fell and robust investor demand.investor’s risk appetites returned. Fundamentals in both commercial and residential housing remain solid, lending further support to asset prices. Financing markets remained steady during the quarter, thoughaccommodative and repurchase agreement rates moved higher in line with increases in the federal funds rate.settled down after experiencing typical year end bank balance sheet pressures.
As we move into the fourth quarter of 2018, weWe expect that the U.S. will continue to experience moderate, albeit slowing, economic growth, which should allowand that core inflation will remain close to the Federal Reserve to continue its efforts to tighten monetary policy despite core inflation at or below the Federal Reserve'sReserve’s policy objective of 2%. InvestorOther concerns include historically high valuations across both the equityactions of central banks and fixed income markets,their impact on the global economy, the sustainability of China's economic growth, and the potential impact of the Brexit process and resulting stress in the European banking system.
In addition, the regulatory landscape for additional protectionist trade policies,our repurchase agreement counterparties continues to evolve, which may affect their funding methods and lending practices. While we are not directly subject to compliance with the prospectimplementation of further increasesrules regarding financial institutions, the effect of these regulations and others could impact our ability to finance our assets in the future.
Proposed Changes to LIBOR
On July 27, 2017, the Chief Executive of the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority (the "FCA" ), which regulates LIBOR, announced that the FCA will no longer persuade or compel banks to submit rates for the calculation of the LIBOR benchmark after 2021.  This announcement indicates that the continuation of LIBOR on the current basis cannot and will not be guaranteed after 2021, and it appears likely that LIBOR will be phased out or the methodology for determining LIBOR will be modified by 2021. The Alternative Reference Rates Committee ("ARRC") has proposed that the Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR") is the rate that represents best practice as the alternative to USD-LIBOR for use in derivatives and other financial contracts that are currently indexed to USD-LIBOR. ARRC has proposed a paced market transition plan to SOFR from USD-LIBOR, and organizations are currently working on industry wide and company specific transition plans as it relates to derivatives and cash markets exposed to USD-LIBOR.
We have material contracts that are indexed to USD-LIBOR and are monitoring this activity and evaluating the related risks.  However, it is not possible to predict the effect of any of these developments, and any future initiatives to regulate, reform or change the manner of administration of LIBOR could result in adverse consequences to the rate of interest ratespayable and price volatility.receivable on, market value of and market liquidity for LIBOR-based financial instruments.

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Investment Activities
The table below shows the allocation of our equity as of September 30, 2018,March 31, 2019, December 31, 20172018 and September 30, 2017:March 31, 2018:
As ofAs of
$ in thousandsSeptember 30, 2018 December 31, 2017 September 30, 2017March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018 March 31, 2018
Agency RMBS and Agency CMBS51% 45% 41%50% 49% 44%
Commercial Credit (1)
31% 35% 38%32% 33% 36%
Residential Credit (2)
18% 20% 21%18% 18% 20%
Total100% 100% 100%100% 100% 100%
(1)Non-AgencyCommercial credit includes non-Agency CMBS, commercial loans and investments in unconsolidated ventures (which are included in Other Assets on our condensed consolidated balance sheet) are considered commercial credit.ventures.
(2)Non-AgencyResidential credit includes non-Agency RMBS, GSE CRTs and a loan participation interest (which is included in Other Assets on our condensed consolidated balance sheet) are considered residential credit.interest.


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The table below shows the breakdown of our investment portfolio as of September 30, 2018,March 31, 2019, December 31, 20172018 and September 30, 2017:March 31, 2018:
As ofAs of
$ in thousandsSeptember 30, 2018 December 31, 2017 September 30, 2017March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018 March 31, 2018
Agency RMBS:          
30 year fixed-rate, at fair value10,499,050
 7,640,540
 7,386,544
12,716,636
 9,772,769
 7,662,038
15 year fixed-rate, at fair value602,159
 2,974,782
 3,134,880
352,102
 424,254
 2,609,552
Hybrid ARM, at fair value1,010,023
 1,719,385
 1,819,513
173,521
 554,201
 1,623,538
ARM, at fair value145,078
 241,200
 254,766
6,404
 105,747
 227,666
Agency CMO, at fair value224,150
 273,943
 274,139
327,151
 267,691
 253,954
Agency CMBS, at fair value584,688
 
 
2,001,553
 1,002,510
 
Non-Agency CMBS, at fair value3,270,768
 3,216,417
 3,108,797
3,455,806
 3,286,459
 3,189,281
Non-Agency RMBS, at fair value1,158,712
 1,257,608
 1,420,333
1,186,896
 1,163,682
 1,194,952
GSE CRT, at fair value842,197
 866,879
 860,580
907,529
 819,329
 861,253
Loan participation interest, at fair value45,058
 
 
53,827
 54,981
 
Commercial loans, at amortized cost31,707
 191,808
 280,989
24,454
 31,582
 184,255
Investments in unconsolidated ventures24,217
 25,972
 22,684
24,129
 24,012
 28,168
Total Investment portfolio18,437,807
 18,408,534
 18,563,225
21,230,008
 17,507,217
 17,834,657

During the ninethree months ended September 30, 2018,March 31, 2019, we purchased $5.2$4.1 billion of Agency RMBS and Agency CMBS, $207.4$143.9 million of non-Agency CMBS, and $123.4$75.6 million of non-Agency RMBS. RMBS and $94.6 million of GSE CRT. We funded these purchases with proceeds from our common stock issuances and paydowns and sales of securities. During the three months ended March 31, 2019, we continued to actively manage our investment portfolio, selling most of our ARM and Hybrid ARM securities. We primarily reinvested the proceeds into fixed rate Agency RMBS and Agency CMBS.
As of September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 our holdings of 30 year fixed-rate Agency RMBS represent approximately 57%60% of our total investment portfolio versus 42%56% as of December 31, 20172018 and 40%43% as of SeptemberMarch 31, 2018. Most of our holdings of 30 2017.year fixed-rate Agency RMBS are in specified pools with attractive prepayment characteristics. We have continued to increase our holdings of 30 year fixed-rate Agency RMBS over the past 12 months as the return on equity profile for these securities remainsremained attractive. Despite yield curve flattening and wider spreads due to the unwinding of the Federal Reserve’s balance sheet,Return on equity for 30 year fixed-rate Agency RMBS presents an attractive opportunityremained accretive due to lower funding costs given changes in the sector.  Ouroutlook for short-term interest rates. We have focused our purchases are focused on current coupon 30 year specified pools priced at modest payupspay-ups to generic Agency MBS givenRMBS because those securities have characteristics that reduce prepayment risk. 
During the nine months ended September 30, 2018, we purchased $584.7 million
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We began investing in Agency CMBS structured pass-through certificates issued by Freddie Mac through its K program.  Freddie Mac sourcesand Fannie Mae in 2018 and have continued to invest in these loans from a network of approved multi-family sellers/servicers and guarantees the timely payment of interest on these investments.securities in 2019. We purchased these securities because we believe they have an attractive convexity and return on equity profile. They offer targeted exposure to multi-family loans and have an attractive return on equity profilebenefit from a guarantee of principal and offerinterest payments from governmental agencies and federally chartered corporations. Further, the hedging costs are economical as they are less sensitive to interest rate risk given limited extension beyond initial expected maturity dates and underlying loan prepayment protection.
We have continued to hold 15 year fixed-rate Agency RMBS and commercial real estate loans that have relatively low interest rate risk, which reduces our book value per diluted common share volatility. Additionally, we hold Hybrid ARM Agency RMBS and ARM Agency RMBS that we believe have lower durations and better cash flow certainty relative to current coupon 30 year fixed-rate Agency RMBS. Further, we own Agency collateralized mortgage obligations ("CMOs"), some of which are interest-only securities ("IOs").
Our portfolio of investments that have credit exposure includes non-Agency CMBS, non-Agency RMBS, GSE CRTs, a commercial real estate loans,loan, and a loan participation interest. Rather than relying on the rating agencies, we utilize proprietary models as well as third party applications to quantify and monitor the credit risk associated with our portfolio holdings. Our analysis generally begins at the underlying asset level, where we gather detailed information on loan, borrower, and property characteristics that inform our expectations for future performance. In addition to base case cash flow projections, we perform a range of scenario stresses to gauge the sensitivity of returns to potential deviations in underlying asset behavior. We perform this detailed credit analysis at the time of initial purchase and regularly throughout the holding period of each investment.
Our non-Agency CMBS portfolio generally consists of assets originated during and after 2010. These assets continue to benefit from rating agency upgrades, property price appreciation and limited supply. Non-Agency CMBS investments represent approximately 18%16% of our total investment portfolio as of September 30, 2018.

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March 31, 2019.
With respect to our non-Agency RMBS portfolio, we primarily invest in securities collateralized by prime and Alt-A loans. In addition, we have invested in re-securitizations of real estate mortgage investment conduit ("Re-REMIC") RMBS and securitizations of reperforming mortgage loans ("RPL") that we expect to provide attractive risk adjusted returns. We also invest in GSE CRTs, which have the added benefit of paying a floating rate coupon, reducing our need to hedge interest rate risk. The majority of our GSE CRT holdings are concentrated in 2013 and 2014 vintages, where reference loans have significant embedded home price appreciation. From a fundamental perspective, we continue to view GSE CRT as an attractive asset class based on our positive outlook forthe strength of the U.S. home priceshousing market and the strong performance of reference mortgage loans to date.
During the third quarter of 2018, we acquired a participation interest in a secured loan collateralized by mortgage servicing rights associated with Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and Ginnie Mae loans. The loan has a two year term subject to a one year extension at the borrower's option. We funded $45.1$53.8 million of the loan during the quarteras of March 31, 2019 and have committed to fund up to an additional $29.9$21.2 million.
As of September 30, 2018,March 31, 2019, our commercial real estate loan portfolio includes twoconsists of one mezzanine loansloan that we either purchased or originated with a weighted average maturity of approximately two years. Our floating rateyears and a loan-to-value ratio of approximately 74.2%. One commercial loan was repaid during the three months ended March 31, 2019. The commercial real estate loan portfolio had a weighted average yield of 10.05%11.08% during the three months ended September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 and continuescontinued to benefit from favorable fundamentals and increasing LIBOR. The commercial real estate loan portfolio's weighted average loan-to-value ratio is approximately 77% based on the most recently attained independent property appraisals and the relevant loan amounts. For further details on our commercial loan portfolio, see Note 5 - "Commercial Loans Held-for-Investment" of our condensed consolidated financial statements. fundamentals.
We evaluate the collectibility of our commercial loans held-for investment using the factors describedhave also invested in Note 2 - "Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" of our consolidated financial statements includedtwo joint ventures that invest in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017. We determined that no allowance for loan losses for our commercial loans was required as of September 30, 2018.target assets.
Portfolio Characteristics
The table below illustrates the vintage distribution of our non-Agency RMBS, GSE CRT and non-Agency CMBS portfolio as of September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 as a percentage of the fair value: 
2003-2007 2008-2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Total2003-2007 2008-2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Total
Prime20.7% 2.4% % % 13.1% 10.7% 2.4% 0.3% % 10.4% 60.0%18.1% 0.6% —%
 —%
 12.5% 10.0% 2.4% 0.3% —%
 15.1% 6.2% 65.2%
Alt-A29.4% % % % % % % % % % 29.4%26.2% —%
 —%
 —%
 —%
 —%
 —%
 —%
 —%
 —%
 —%
 26.2%
Re-REMIC (1)
0.7% 4.9% 2.2% 1.7% 0.9% % % % % % 10.4%0.6% 4.2% 1.7% 1.4% 0.6% —%
 —%
 —%
 —%
 —%
 —%
 8.5%
Subprime/RPL0.2% % % % % % % % % % 0.2%0.1% —%
 —%
 —%
 —%
 —%
 —%
 —%
 —%
 —%
 —%
 0.1%
Total Non-Agency51.0% 7.3% 2.2% 1.7% 14.0% 10.7% 2.4% 0.3% % 10.4% 100.0%45.0% 4.8% 1.7% 1.4% 13.1% 10.0% 2.4% 0.3% % 15.1% 6.2% 100.0%
GSE CRT% % % % 31.4% 35.7% 6.7% 22.5% 3.7% % 100.0%—%
 —%
 —%
 —%
 27.4% 31.8% 5.7% 20.3% 3.3% 6.2% 5.3% 100.0%
Non-Agency CMBS% 3.6% 17.9% 11.5% 14.2% 33.7% 7.4% 2.1% 8.3% 1.3% 100.0%—%
 2.5% 16.4% 10.9% 12.0% 31.9% 7.8% 3.2% 8.2% 4.8% 2.3% 100.0%
(1)
Reflects the year in which the re-securitizations were issued. The vintage distribution of the securities that collateralize our Re-REMIC investments is 5.8%4.5% for 2005, 3.5%1.8% for 2006, and 90.7%93.7% for 2007.

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The following table summarizes the credit enhancement provided to our Re-REMIC holdings as of September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2017.2018.
Percentage of Re-REMIC 
Holdings at Fair Value
Percentage of Re-REMIC 
Holdings at Fair Value
Re-REMIC Subordination(1)
September 30, 2018 December 31, 2017March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018
0% - 10%46.3% 34.5%52.3% 49.8%
10% - 20%3.4% 3.7%3.4% 3.4%
20% - 30%15.5% 12.3%17.3% 16.9%
30% - 40%15.6% 18.4%12.9% 14.9%
40% - 50%2.6% 9.6%1.3% 1.8%
50% - 60%15.6% 19.7%12.4% 12.5%
60% - 70%1.0% 1.8%0.4% 0.7%
Total100.0% 100.0%100.0% 100.0%
(1)Subordination refers to the credit enhancement provided to the Re-REMIC tranche held by us by any junior Re-REMIC tranche or tranches in a resecuritization. This figure reflects the percentage of the balance of the underlying securities represented by any junior tranche or tranches at the time of resecuritization. Generally, principal losses on the underlying securities in excess of the subordination amount would result in principal losses on the Re-REMIC tranche held by us. As of September 30, 2018, 66.9%March 31, 2019, 71.5% of our Re-REMIC holdings are not senior tranches.

The tables below represent the geographic concentration of the underlying collateral for our non-Agency RMBS, GSE CRT and non-Agency CMBS portfolio as of September 30, 2018March 31, 2019: 
Non-Agency RMBS
State
 Percentage 
GSE CRT
State
 Percentage 
Non-Agency CMBS
State
 Percentage Percentage 
GSE CRT
State
 Percentage 
Non-Agency CMBS
State
 Percentage
California 43.8% California 19.0% California 14.8% 46.0% California 18.4% California 15.2%
New York 8.8% Texas 6.0% New York 14.6% 8.5% Texas 6.2% New York 14.7%
Florida 6.5% New York 4.6% Texas 9.3% 6.0% Florida 4.6% Texas 9.0%
New Jersey 4.0% Virginia 4.3% Florida 6.2% 3.8% New York 4.4% Florida 6.5%
Massachusetts 3.3% Florida 4.2% Illinois 4.3% 3.3% Virginia 4.2% Illinois 4.1%
Virginia 3.3% Illinois 3.9% Pennsylvania 4.1% 2.9% Illinois 3.9% Pennsylvania 3.7%
Washington 2.8% Washington 3.4% Ohio 3.1%
Maryland 2.9% Massachusetts 3.4% New Jersey 3.5% 2.6% Massachusetts 3.3% Virginia 3.1%
Washington 2.5% New Jersey 3.3% Michigan 3.1%
Texas 2.4% Washington 3.3% Ohio 3.0%
Colorado 2.6% New Jersey 3.3% Georgia 3.0%
Illinois 2.4% Pennsylvania 3.2% Virginia 2.9% 2.4% Pennsylvania 3.1% New Jersey 3.0%
Other 20.1% Other 44.8% Other 34.2% 19.1% Other 45.2% Other 34.6%
Total 100.0% Total 100.0% Total 100.0% 100.0% Total 100.0% Total 100.0%
Financing and Other Liabilities
We enter into repurchase agreements to finance the majority of our target assets. These agreements are secured by our mortgage-backed and credit risk transfer securities and an investment in a loan participation interest. Repurchase agreements are generally settled on a short-term basis, usually from one to twelve months, and bear interest at rates that have historically moved in close relationship to LIBOR. At each settlement date, we refinance each repurchase agreement at the market interest rate at that time. As of September 30, 2018March 31, 2019, we had entered into repurchase agreements totaling $14.4$16.8 billion (December 31, 2017: $14.12018: $13.6 billion).
Our wholly-owned captive insurance subsidiary, IAS Services, is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis ("FHLBI"). As a member of the FHLBI, IAS Services has borrowed funds from the FHLBI in the form of secured loans. As of September 30, 2018,March 31, 2019, IAS Services had $1.65 billion in outstanding secured loans. For the ninethree months ended September 30, 2018,March 31, 2019, IAS Services had weighted average borrowings of $1.65 billion with a weighted average borrowing rate of 2.01%2.70% and a weighted average maturity of 5.65.1 years.

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The following table presents the amount of collateralized borrowings outstanding under repurchase agreements and secured loans as of the end of each quarter, the average amount outstanding during the quarter and the maximum balance outstanding during the quarter:
$ in thousandsCollateralized borrowings under repurchase agreements and secured loansCollateralized borrowings under repurchase agreements and secured loans
Quarter EndedQuarter-end balance Average quarterly balance Maximum balance of any quarter-endQuarter-end balance Average quarterly balance Maximum balance of any quarter-end
September 30, 201715,738,838
 15,010,514
 15,738,838
December 31, 201715,730,801
 15,762,094
 15,815,972
March 31, 201815,561,137
 15,536,093
 15,561,137
15,561,137
 15,536,093
 15,561,137
June 30, 201815,352,321
 15,275,972
 15,352,321
15,352,321
 15,275,972
 15,352,321
September 30, 201816,028,518
 15,973,428
 16,078,388
16,028,518
 15,973,428
 16,078,388
December 31, 201815,252,484
 15,836,597
 16,144,062
March 31, 201918,474,387
 17,229,809
 18,474,387
In 2013, our wholly-owned subsidiary, IAS Operating Partnership LP, issued $400.0 million in aggregate principal amount of Exchangeable Senior Notes (the "Notes"). We retired a portion of the Notes prior to their maturity and fully retired the Notes upon their maturity on March 15, 2018. We utilized proceeds from repurchase agreement borrowings to retire the Notes.
We have invested in and partially funded our portion of a commitment in a loan participation. The remainder of our commitment under the agreement will be funded over the two year term of the loan based upon the financing needs of the borrower. As of March 31, 2019, we have unfunded commitments of $21.2 million.
We have also committed to invest up to $122.8$122.5 million in unconsolidated ventures that are sponsored by an affiliate of our Manager. As of September 30, 2018, $112.7March 31, 2019, $114.9 million of our commitment to these unconsolidated ventures has been called. We are committed to fund $10.1$7.6 million in additional capital to fund future investments and cover future expenses should they occur.
Hedging Instruments.
As of September 30, 2018,March 31, 2019, we have entered into interest rate swap agreements designed to mitigate the effects of increases in interest rates for a portion of our borrowings. Under these swap agreements, we pay fixed interest rates and receive floating interest rates indexed off of one- or three-month LIBOR, effectively fixing the floating interest rates on $9.9$12.9 billion (December 31, 2017: $8.62018: $12.4 billion) of borrowings. As of September 30, 2018March 31, 2019, we received interest based on one-month LIBOR on $4.2$8.4 billion of our swaps and interest based on three-month LIBOR on $5.7$4.5 billion of our swaps.
During the ninethree months ended September 30, 2018,March 31, 2019, we terminated existing swaps with a notional amount of $1.45$4.1 billion expired and we entered into new swaps with a notional amount of $2.7 billion. In addition,$4.6 billion to hedge repurchase agreement debt associated with purchases of Agency RMBS and Agency CMBS securities during the quarter. Daily variation margin payment for interest rate swaps is characterized as settlement of the derivative itself rather than collateral and is recorded as a realized gain or loss in our condensed consolidated statement of operations. We realized a net loss of $165.9 million on interest rate swaps during the three months ended March 31, 2019 primarily due to falling interest rates in the first quarter of 2019.
As of March 31, 2019 we entered into forward starting swaps with aheld $1.6 billion (December 31, 2018: $1.7 billion) in notional amount of $1.4 billion that effectively extend the maturities of existing interest rate swaps at September 30, 2018.
As of September 30, 2018, we have entered into U.S. Treasury futures contracts that are designed to help mitigate the potential impact of changes in interest rates on the performance of our investment portfolio.contracts. During the ninethree months ended September 30, 2018,March 31, 2019, we entered intosettled futures contracts with a notional amount of $2.5$1.7 billion and realized a net gainloss of $22.5 million. As$66.7 million due to falling interest rates in the first quarter of September 30, 2018 we held $1.4 billion in notional amount2019. Daily variation margin payment for futures is characterized as settlement of futures contractsthe derivative itself rather than collateral and is recorded as a liability with a fair valuerealized gain or loss in our condensed consolidated statement of $8.2 million. As of December 31, 2017, we had no outstanding futures contracts.operations.
As of September 30, 2018, we have enteredWe enter into currency forward contracts to help mitigate the potential impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on our investments denominated in foreign currencies. During the ninethree months ended September 30, 2018,March 31, 2019, we settled currency forward contracts of $233.6$23.1 million (September 30, 2017: $200.4(March 31, 2018: $76.9 million) in notional amount and realized a net gain of $1.5 million (September 30, 2017: $4.4$185,000 (March 31, 2018: $3.4 million net loss). As of DecemberMarch 31, 2017,2019, we had $49.7 million of notional amount of forward contracts denominated in Pound Sterling. We did not have any forward contracts denominated in Pound Sterling as of September 30, 2018 because the commercial loan investment that we were hedging was repaid in the third quarter of 2018. As of September 30, 2018, we had $28.8$25.5 million (December 31, 2017: $27.22018: $23.1 million) of notional amount of forward contracts denominated in Euro related to our investment in an unconsolidated venture.
During the three months ended September 30, 2018, we entered into and settled TBA purchase and sale contracts with a notional value of $283.1 million and realized a net loss of $17,000. TBAs are a method for hedging interest rate exposure through entering into a contract to purchase or sell, for future delivery, an Agency MBS with a specified issuer, term and coupon. We periodically purchase or sell certain TBAs to help mitigate the potential impact of changes in interest rates on the performance of our portfolio.


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

As ofAs of
In thousands except per share amountsSeptember 30, 2018 December 31, 2017March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018
Numerator (adjusted equity):      
Total equity2,485,423
 2,656,878
2,671,714
 2,286,697
Less: Liquidation preference of Series A Preferred Stock(140,000) (140,000)(140,000) (140,000)
Less: Liquidation preference of Series B Preferred Stock(155,000) (155,000)(155,000) (155,000)
Less: Liquidation preference of Series C Preferred Stock(287,500) (287,500)(287,500) (287,500)
Total adjusted equity1,902,923
 2,074,378
2,089,214
 1,704,197
      
Denominator (number of shares - diluted):   
Denominator (number of shares):   
Common stock outstanding111,653
 111,624
128,267
 111,585
Non-controlling interest OP units1,425
 1,425
Number of shares - diluted113,078
 113,049
      
Book value per diluted common share16.83
 18.35
Book value per common share16.29
 15.27
Our book value per diluted common share decreased 8.3%increased 6.7% as of September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 compared to December 31, 20172018 primarily due to rising interest rates driving a decrease in the valuations of our mortgage-backed securities portfolio that exceeded the increase in the valuations of our interest rate hedges.spread tightening in both Agency and credit assets. Refer to Item 3. "Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk" for interest rate risk and its impact on fair value.

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Critical Accounting Policies
Our condensed consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP, which requires the use of estimates and assumptions that involve the exercise of judgment and use of assumptions as to future uncertainties. Accounting estimates and assumptions discussed in this section are those that we consider to be the most critical to an understanding of our financial statements because they involve significant judgments and uncertainties. All of these estimates reflect our best judgment about current, and for some estimates, future economic and market conditions and their effects based on information available as of the date of these financial statements. If conditions change from those expected, it is possible that the judgments and estimates described below could change, which may result in a change in valuation of our investment portfolio, future impairments of our MBS and GSE CRTs, change in our interest income recognition, allowance for loan losses, and a change in our tax liability among other effects.
There have been no significant changes to our critical accounting policies that are disclosed in our most recent Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017, other than the significant accounting policy disclosed below.
Restricted Cash
Restricted cash represents cash posted with the FHLBI as collateral for secured loans and cash posted with counterparties as collateral for various derivative instruments.  Cash held by counterparties as collateral is legally restricted and is not available for general corporate purposes.2018.
Recent Accounting Standards
See Part I, Item 1, Financial Statements Note 2 - "Accounting Pronouncements Recently Adopted" and "Pending Accounting Pronouncements".


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Results of Operations
The table below presents certain information from our condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 and 2017.2018. 
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
$ in thousands, except share data2018 2017 2018 20172019 2018
Interest Income          
Mortgage-backed and credit risk transfer securities160,416
 134,138
 456,967
 374,038
185,492
 149,003
Commercial and other loans1,672
 6,251
 9,945
 18,036
1,582
 4,222
Total interest income162,088
 140,389
 466,912
 392,074
187,074
 153,225
Interest Expense          
Repurchase agreements81,763
 45,907
 210,737
 111,926
101,875
 59,585
Secured loans9,490
 5,544
��24,888
 13,492
11,144
 6,927
Exchangeable senior notes
 2,724
 1,621
 11,236

 1,621
Total interest expense91,253
 54,175
 237,246
 136,654
113,019
 68,133
Net interest income70,835
 86,214
 229,666
 255,420
74,055
 85,092
Other Income (loss)          
Gain (loss) on investments, net(207,910) (11,873) (404,657) (2,551)268,382
 (160,370)
Equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated ventures1,084
 408
 2,778
 (1,280)692
 896
Gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net87,672
 1,955
 288,208
 (46,096)(201,460) 133,367
Realized and unrealized credit derivative income (loss), net4,975
 (2,930) 8,875
 38,428
7,884
 3,165
Net loss on extinguishment of debt
 (1,344) (26) (6,581)
 (26)
Other investment income (loss), net1,068
 2,313
 2,010
 6,175
1,029
 3,102
Total other income (loss)(113,111) (11,471) (102,812) (11,905)76,527
 (19,866)
Expenses          
Management fee – related party10,105
 9,557
 30,428
 27,385
9,534
 10,221
General and administrative1,673
 1,697
 4,954
 5,389
2,258
 1,756
Total expenses11,778
 11,254
 35,382
 32,774
11,792
 11,977
Net income (loss)(54,054) 63,489
 91,472
 210,741
Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest(681) 800
 1,153
 2,656
Net income (loss) attributable to Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc.(53,373) 62,689
 90,319
 208,085
Net income138,790
 53,249
Net income attributable to non-controlling interest
 671
Net income attributable to Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc.138,790
 52,578
Dividends to preferred stockholders11,107
 13,562
 33,320
 24,994
11,107
 11,107
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders(64,480) 49,127
 56,999
 183,091
Net income attributable to common stockholders127,683
 41,471
Earnings per share:          
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders          
Basic(0.58) 0.44
 0.51
 1.64
1.05
 0.37
Diluted(0.58) 0.43
 0.51
 1.59
1.05
 0.37
Weighted average number of shares of common stock:          
Basic111,647,456
 111,613,804
 111,639,132
 111,606,784
121,097,686
 111,629,105
Diluted113,072,456
 121,225,215
 113,079,666
 124,278,215
121,109,259
 117,876,995

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Interest Income and Average Earning Asset Yields
The table below presents information related to our average earning assets and earning asset yields for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 and 2017.2018. 
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
$ in thousands2018 2017 2018 20172019 2018
Average Balances (1):
          
Agency RMBS:          
15 year fixed-rate, at amortized cost1,613,967
 3,223,684
 2,376,050
 3,370,401
371,228
 2,879,696
30 year fixed-rate, at amortized cost9,362,170
 6,486,613
 8,338,593
 5,274,103
11,780,005
 7,830,802
ARM, at amortized cost181,721
 258,304
 211,147
 275,010
19,355
 231,303
Hybrid ARM, at amortized cost1,303,070
 1,847,709
 1,520,365
 2,043,497
224,458
 1,666,890
Agency - CMO, at amortized cost242,133
 287,364
 256,770
 308,159
291,914
 273,884
Agency CMBS, at amortized cost516,992
 
 190,951
 
1,129,227
 
Non-Agency CMBS, at amortized cost3,236,226
 2,920,587
 3,202,556
 2,721,306
3,361,132
 3,193,575
Non-Agency RMBS, at amortized cost1,055,671
 1,339,639
 1,056,962
 1,537,013
1,084,721
 1,084,584
GSE CRT, at amortized cost762,235
 790,886
 769,546
 784,301
808,296
 776,742
Loan participation interest54,763
 
Commercial loans, at amortized cost55,607
 279,840
 137,028
 277,642
27,375
 193,540
Loan participation interest29,875
 
 10,068
 
Average earning assets18,359,667
 17,434,626
 18,070,036
 16,591,432
19,152,474
 18,131,016
Average Earning Asset Yields (2):
          
Agency RMBS:          
15 year fixed-rate2.59% 1.95% 2.15% 1.99%3.50% 2.04%
30 year fixed-rate2.96% 2.73% 2.96% 2.73%3.38% 2.96%
ARM2.49% 2.35% 2.41% 2.31%3.70% 2.32%
Hybrid ARM2.57% 2.19% 2.35% 2.26%3.47% 2.24%
Agency - CMO3.20% 2.71% 2.90% 1.16%3.56% 2.51%
Agency CMBS2.85% % 3.34% %3.52% %
Non-Agency CMBS4.88% 4.52% 4.89% 4.40%4.98% 4.85%
Non-Agency RMBS7.17% 6.56% 7.12% 5.97%6.71% 7.08%
GSE CRT (3)
3.56% 2.74% 3.31% 2.51%3.67% 3.00%
Loan participation interest6.14% %
Commercial loans10.05% 8.86% 9.45% 8.69%11.08% 8.85%
Loan participation interest5.87% % 5.87% %
Average earning asset yields3.53% 3.22% 3.45% 3.15%3.91% 3.38%
(1)Average balances for each period are based on weighted month-end average earning assets.
(2)Average earning asset yields for the period were calculated by dividing interest income, including amortization of premiums and discounts, by the average month-end earning assets based on the amortized cost of the investments. All yields are annualized.
(3)GSE CRT average earning asset yields exclude coupon interest associated with embedded derivatives on securities not accounted for under the fair value option that is recorded as realized and unrealized credit derivative income (loss), net under U.S. GAAP.
Our primary source of income is interest earned on our investment portfolio. We had average earning assets of approximately $18.4$19.2 billion for the three months ended September 30, 2018 (September 30, 2017: $17.4 billion). We had average earning assets of approximatelyMarch 31, 2019 (March 31, 2018: $18.1 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 (September 30, 2017: $16.6 billion). Average earning assets increased for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 primarily because we issued $287.5invested $258.6 million in net proceeds from common stock issuances and $168.1 million in proceeds from commercial loan repayments in 2018 and the first quarter of Series C Preferred Stock in August 2017 and invested the proceeds in2019 into newly issued 30 year fixed-rate Agency RMBS and CMBS.Agency CMBS securities.

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We earned total interest income of $162.1$187.1 million (September 30, 2017: $140.4 million) and $466.9 million (September 30, 2017: $392.1(March 31, 2018: $153.2 million) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018.March 31, 2019. Our interest income includes coupon interest and net premium amortization on MBS and GSE CRTs as well as interest income on commercial loans and an investment in a loan participation interestother loans as shown in the table below.
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
$ in thousands2018 2017 2018 20172019 2018
Interest Income          
MBS and GSE CRT - coupon interest175,696
 156,635
 506,180
 449,971
192,442
 166,319
MBS and GSE CRT - net premium amortization(15,280) (22,497) (49,213) (75,933)(6,950) (17,316)
MBS and GSE CRT - interest income160,416
 134,138
 456,967
 374,038
185,492
 149,003
Commercial and other loans1,672
 6,251
 9,945
 18,036
1,582
 4,222
Total interest income162,088
 140,389
 466,912
 392,074
187,074
 153,225
MBS and GSE CRT interest income increased $26.3$36.5 million and $82.9 million, respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 compared to 20172018 primarily due to the purchase of 30 year Agency RMBS and non-Agency CMBS with the proceeds from our August 2017 Series C Preferred Stock offeringhigher average earnings assets and lower net premium amortization. Net premium amortization decreased $7.2$10.4 million and $26.7 million, respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 compared to 20172018 primarily due to slower prepayment speeds on 30 year fixed-rate Agency RMBS and purchases of non-Agency CMBS securities at a discount over the last 12twelve months.
Interest income on our floating rate commercial real estate and other loans decreased $4.6$2.6 million and $8.1 million, respectively, during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 primarily due to commercial loan payoffs.repayments over the past twelve months. The balance of our commercial loans held-for-investment decreased to $31.7$24.5 million as of September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 compared to $281.0$184.3 million as of September 30, 2017.March 31, 2018.
Our average earning asset yields increased 31 and 3053 basis points respectively, during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 compared to 20172018 due to purchases of new securities at higher yields, slower prepayment speeds and higher index rates on floating and adjustable assets.
Prepayment Speeds
Our RMBS and GSE CRT portfolio is subject to inherent prepayment risk primarily driven by changes in interest rates, which impacts the amount of premium and discount on the purchase of these securities that is recognized into interest income. Expected future prepayment speeds on our RMBS and GSE CRT portfolio are estimated on a quarterly basis. Generally, in an environment of falling interest rates, prepayment speeds will increase as homeowners are more likely to prepay their existing mortgage and refinance into a lower borrowing rate. If the actual prepayment speed during the period is faster than estimated, the amortization on securities purchased at a premium to par value will be accelerated, resulting in lower interest income recognized. Conversely, for securities purchased at a discount to par value, interest income will be reduced in periods where prepayment speeds were slower than expected. The standard measure of prepayment speeds is the constant prepayment rate, also known as the conditional prepayment rate or "CPR". CPR measures prepayments as a percentage of the current outstanding loan balance and is expressed as a compound annual rate. The table below provides the three month constant prepayment rate for our RMBS and GSE CRTs as of March 31, 2019, December 31, 2018, September 30, 2018 June 30, 2018, September 30, 2017 and June 30, 2017.2018.
As ofAs of
September 30, 2018 June 30, 2018 September 30, 2017 June 30, 2017March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018 September 30, 2018 June 30, 2018
15 year fixed-rate Agency RMBS10.9
 10.6
 10.2
 9.5
7.1
 8.8
 10.9
 10.6
30 year fixed-rate Agency RMBS7.4
 8.2
 9.3
 9.2
4.9
 6.2
 7.4
 8.2
ARM/ Hybrid ARM Agency RMBS16.6
 15.7
 18.6
 16.3
15.7
 13.8
 16.6
 15.7
Non-Agency RMBS10.5
 12.0
 15.3
 12.6
8.3
 9.1
 10.5
 12.0
GSE CRT10.9
 9.8
 12.4
 9.7
6.6
 8.7
 10.9
 9.8
Weighted average CPR8.9
 10.2
 12.2
 11.2
5.7
 7.3
 8.9
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The following table presents net premium amortization recognized on our MBS and GSE CRT portfolio for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 and 2017.2018.
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
$ in thousands, except share data2018 2017 2018 20172019 2018
Agency RMBS and CMBS(20,850) (26,155) (66,347) (82,508)
Agency RMBS and Agency CMBS(12,725) (23,222)
Non-Agency CMBS1,470
 (591) 4,091
 (5,077)3,031
 1,426
Non-Agency RMBS4,831
 4,846
 15,167
 12,967
3,922
 5,177
GSE CRT(731) (597) (2,124) (1,315)(1,178) (697)
Net (premium amortization) discount accretion(15,280) (22,497) (49,213) (75,933)(6,950) (17,316)
Net premium amortization decreased compared to the same periodsperiod in 20172018 primarily due to slower prepayment speeds on 30 year fixed-rate Agency RMBS in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 and purchases of non-Agency CMBS securities at a discount over the last 12 months.
Our interest income is subject to interest rate risk. Refer to Item 3. "Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk" for more information relating to interest rate risk and its impact on our operating results.
Interest Expense and the Cost of Funds
The table below presents the components of interest expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 and 2017:2018:
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
$ in thousands2018 2017 2018 20172019 2018
Interest Expense          
Interest expense on repurchase agreement borrowings88,185
 52,345
 230,596
 131,031
107,726
 66,124
Amortization of net deferred (gain) loss on de-designated interest rate swaps(6,422) (6,438) (19,859) (19,105)(5,851) (6,539)
Repurchase agreements interest expense81,763
 45,907
 210,737
 111,926
101,875
 59,585
Secured loans9,490
 5,544
 24,888
 13,492
11,144
 6,927
Exchangeable senior notes
 2,724
 1,621
 11,236

 1,621
Total interest expense91,253
 54,175
 237,246
 136,654
113,019
 68,133
We enter into repurchase agreements to finance the majority of our target assets. These agreements are secured by our mortgage-backed and credit risk transfer securities. These agreements are generally settled on a short-term basis, usually from one to twelve months, and bear interest at rates that have historically moved in close relationship to LIBOR. At each settlement date, we typically refinance each repurchase agreement at the market interest rate at that time.
Our interest expense on repurchase agreement borrowings rose $35.8$41.6 million and $99.6 million, respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 compared to 20172018 due to highhigher average borrowings and increases in the federal funds rate over the past 12twelve months. We increased our average borrowings in the second halffirst quarter of 20172019 after investing $258.6 million in net proceeds from common stock issuances and $168.1 million in proceeds from commercial loan repayments in 2018 and the proceedsfirst quarter of our August 2017 offering of Series C Preferred Stock.2019 into newly issued 30 year fixed-rate Agency RMBS and Agency CMBS securities.
Our repurchase agreement interest expense as reported in our condensed consolidated statement of operations includes amortization of net deferred gains and losses on de-designated interest rate swaps as summarized in the table above. Amortization of net deferred gains on de-designated interest rate swaps decreased our total interest expense by $6.4$5.9 million and $19.9 million, respectively, during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 and $6.4$6.5 million and $19.1 million, respectively, during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017.March 31, 2018. Amounts recorded in AOCI before we discontinued cash flow hedge accounting for our interest rate swaps are reclassified to interest expense on repurchase agreements on the condensed consolidated statements of operations as interest is accrued and paid on the related repurchase agreements over the remaining life of the interest rate swap agreements. During the next twelve months, we estimate that $23.7$23.8 million of net deferred gains on de-designated interest rate swaps will be reclassified from other comprehensive income and recorded as a decrease to interest expense.
During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018,March 31, 2019, interest expense for our secured loans increased $3.9$4.2 million and $11.4 million, respectively, compared to the same periodsperiod in 20172018 due to higher borrowing rates. Borrowing rates

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During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018,March 31, 2019, interest expense on exchangeable senior notes decreased $2.7$1.6 million and $9.6 million, respectively, compared to the same periodsperiod in 20172018 because we retired $256.6 million of the Notes during 2017 and the remaining balance of the Notes when they maturedwere retired on March 15, 2018.
Our total interest expense during the three months ended September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 increased $37.1$44.9 million from the same period in 20172018 primarily due to the $39.8$45.8 million increase in interest expense on repurchase agreements borrowings and secured loans in the 20182019 period offset by a $2.7 million decrease in interest expense on the Notes as discussed above.
Our total interest expense during the nine months ended September 30, 2018 increased $100.6 million from the same period in 2017 primarily due to a $111.0 million increase in interest expense on repurchase agreements borrowings and secured loans in the 2018 period that was partially offset by a $9.6$1.6 million decrease in interest expense on the Notes as discussed above.
The table below presents information related to our borrowings and cost of funds for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 and 2017:2018:
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
$ in thousands2018 2017 2018 20172019 2018
Average Borrowings(1):
          
Agency RMBS (2)
11,326,323
 10,919,243
 11,299,625
 10,105,277
11,664,156
 11,427,614
Agency CMBS
472,011
 
 173,727
 
1,074,917
 
Non-Agency CMBS (2)
2,575,504
 2,367,648
 2,558,317
 2,260,356
2,663,941
 2,542,722
Non-Agency RMBS895,504
 1,062,528
 882,784
 1,208,702
886,554
 891,202
GSE CRT681,079
 661,095
 674,560
 639,234
717,482
 674,555
Exchangeable senior notes
 185,930
 38,300
 256,261

 116,176
Loan participation interest22,406
 
 7,551
 
41,072
 
Total average borrowings15,972,827
 15,196,444
 15,634,864
 14,469,830
17,048,122
 15,652,269
Maximum borrowings during the period (3)
16,078,387
 15,896,218
 16,078,387
 15,896,218
18,474,387
 15,674,202
Average Cost of Funds (4):
          
Agency RMBS (2)
2.24% 1.28% 1.96% 1.09%2.59% 1.65%
Agency CMBS2.26% % 2.22% %2.64% %
Non-Agency CMBS (2)
2.88% 1.91% 2.61% 1.63%3.24% 2.28%
Non-Agency RMBS3.40% 2.67% 3.17% 2.42%3.54% 2.91%
GSE CRT3.26% 2.69% 3.10% 2.50%3.49% 2.87%
Exchangeable senior notes% 5.86% 5.58% 5.85%% 5.58%
Loan participation interest3.83% % 3.83% %4.15% %
Cost of funds2.29% 1.43% 2.02% 1.26%2.65% 1.74%
Effective cost of funds (non-GAAP measure) (5)
2.52% 2.06% 2.36% 2.00%2.68% 2.22%
(1)Average borrowings for each period are based on weighted month-end balances.
(2)Agency RMBS and non-Agency CMBS average borrowings and average cost of funds include borrowings under repurchase agreements and secured loans.
(3)Amount represents the maximum borrowings at month-end during each of the respective periods.
(4)Average cost of funds is calculated by dividing annualized interest expense excluding amortization of net deferred gain (loss) on de-designated interest rate swaps by our average borrowings.
(5)For a reconciliation of cost of funds to effective cost of funds, see "Non-GAAP Financial Measures."
Total average borrowings rose $776.4 million and $1.2$1.4 billion respectively, in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 compared to 20172018 primarily because we entered into repurchase agreements to finance our increased holdings of 30 year fixed-rate Agency RMBS, Agency CMBS and non-Agency CMBS. The increase in our average cost of funds for three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2019 versus 2018 versus 2017 was primarily due to increases in the federal funds rate over the past twelve months.

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Net Interest Income
The table below presents the components of net interest income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 and 2017:2018:
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
$ in thousands2018 2017 2018 20172019 2018
Interest Income          
Mortgage-backed and credit risk transfer securities160,416
 134,138
 456,967
 374,038
185,492
 149,003
Commercial and other loans1,672
 6,251
 9,945
 18,036
1,582
 4,222
Total interest income162,088
 140,389
 466,912
 392,074
187,074
 153,225
Interest Expense          
Interest expense on repurchase agreement borrowings88,185
 52,345
 230,596
 131,031
107,726
 66,124
Amortization of net deferred (gain) loss on de-designated interest rate swaps(6,422) (6,438) (19,859) (19,105)(5,851) (6,539)
Repurchase agreements interest expense81,763
 45,907
 210,737
 111,926
101,875
 59,585
Secured loans9,490
 5,544
 24,888
 13,492
11,144
 6,927
Exchangeable senior notes
 2,724
 1,621
 11,236

 1,621
Total interest expense91,253
 54,175
 237,246
 136,654
113,019
 68,133
Net interest income70,835
 86,214
 229,666
 255,420
74,055
 85,092
Net interest rate margin1.24% 1.79% 1.43% 1.89%1.26% 1.64%
Our net interest income, which equals interest income less interest expense, totaled $70.8$74.1 million (September 30, 2017: $86.2 million) and $229.7 million (September 30, 2017: $255.4(March 31, 2018: $85.1 million) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, respectively.March 31, 2019. The decrease in net interest income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 was primarily due to an increase in interest expense driven by higher average borrowings and borrowing rates exceeding the increase in interest income on higher average earning assets.
Our net interest rate margin, which equals the yield on our average assets for the period less the average cost of funds for the period, was 1.24% (September 30, 2017: 1.79%) and 1.43% (September 30, 2017: 1.89%1.26% (March 31, 2018: 1.64%) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, respectively.March 31, 2019. The decrease in net interest rate margin for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 compared to the same periods in 20172018 was primarily due to increases in the federal funds rate in 2017 and 2018 that had a greater impact on our average cost of funds than on our average earning asset yields. Our cost of funds on all of our borrowings is influenced by changes in short term interest rates, whereas approximately 91% of the Company’s investments were fixed rate assets as of March 31, 2019.
Gain (Loss) on Investments, net
The table below summarizes the components of gain (loss) on investments, net for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 and 2017:2018:
 Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
$ in thousands2018 2017 2018 2017
Realized gains and losses on sale of investments(140,715) (7) (161,477) (1,665)
Other-than-temporary impairment losses(737) (4,959) (7,185) (9,589)
Net unrealized gains and losses on MBS accounted for under the fair value option(66,831) (5,301) (236,967) (1,188)
Net unrealized gains and losses on GSE CRT accounted for under the fair value option377
 (1,608) 993
 9,866
Net unrealized gains and losses on trading securities(4) 2
 (21) 25
Total gain (loss) on investments, net(207,910) (11,873) (404,657) (2,551)
 Three Months Ended March 31,
$ in thousands2019 2018
Net realized gains (losses) on sale of investments(11,115) (9,237)
Other-than-temporary impairment losses(1,776) (4,359)
Net unrealized gains (losses) on MBS accounted for under the fair value option280,039
 (147,195)
Net unrealized gains (losses) on GSE CRT accounted for under the fair value option1,234
 434
Net unrealized gains (losses) on trading securities
 (13)
Gain (loss) on investments, net268,382
 (160,370)
As part of our investment process, our mortgage-backed and credit risk transfer securities are continuously reviewed to determine if they continue to meet our risk and return targets. This process involves looking at changing market assumptions and the impact those assumptions will have on the individual securities. GivenDuring the sharp rise in interest rates during the first halfthree months ended March 31, 2019, we continued to actively manage our investment portfolio and sold most of 2018, as well as reduced purchases by the Federal Reserve, valuationsour ARM and potential equity returns on newly issued 30-Hybrid ARM securities. We sold $745.9 million of mortgage-backed securities (March 31, 2018: $198.5 million) and realized net losses of $11.1 million (March 31, 2018: net losses of $9.2 million).

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year Agency MBS were attractive during the third quarter, creating accretive opportunities in the sector.  During the three months ended September 30, 2018, we repositioned our Agency portfolio by rotating out of seasoned Agency RMBS and into newly issued 30 year Agency RMBS and Agency CMBS to take advantage of those accretive opportunities. We sold $3.0 billion of mortgage-backed securities during the three months ended September 30, 2018 (September 30, 2017: $182.0 million) and realized losses of $140.7 million (September 30, 2017: net losses of $7,000). During the nine months ended September 30, 2018, we sold $3.5 billion of mortgage-backed securities (September 30, 2017: $627.6 million) and realized losses of $161.5 million (September 30, 2017: net losses of $1.7 million).
We assess our investment securities for other-than-temporary impairment on a quarterly basis. Our determination of whether a security is other-than-temporarily impaired involves judgment and assumptions based on subjective and objective factors. We consider (i) whether we intend to sell the security and whether it is more likely than not that we will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost and (ii) the financial condition and near-term prospects of recovery in fair value of the security. This includes a determination of estimated future cash flows through an evaluation of the characteristics of the underlying loans and the structural features of the investment. When the fair value of an investment is less than its amortized cost at the balance sheet date of the reporting period for which impairment is assessed, the impairment is designated as either "temporary" or "other-than-temporary." For additional information regarding our assessment analysis of other-than temporary impairment on our investment securities, refer to Note 4 – “Mortgage-Backed and Credit Risk Transfer Securities” of our condensed consolidated financial statements.
We have elected the fair value option for all of our RMBS IOs, our MBS purchased on or after September 1, 2016 and our GSE CRTs purchased on or after August 24, 2015. Under the fair value option, changes in fair value are recognized in income in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and are reported as a component of gain (loss) on investments, net. As of September 30, 2018, $11.2March 31, 2019, $16.1 billion (December 31, 2017: $6.52018: $11.6 billion) or 61.3%76% (December 31, 2017: 35.6%2018: 67%) of our MBS and GSE CRT are accounted for under the fair value option. We recorded net unrealized gains on our MBS portfolio accounted for under the fair value option of $280.0 million in the three months ended March 31, 2019 compared to net losses of $147.2 million in the three months ended March 31, 2018. Net unrealized gains in the three months ended March 31, 2019 reflect tighter interest rate spreads across the Company's credit assets and Agency CMBS, and valuation gains in the Company's specified pool Agency RMBS. Most of our holdings of 30 year fixed-rate Agency RMBS are in specified pools with attractive prepayment characteristics.
Equity in Earnings (Losses) of Unconsolidated Ventures
For the three months ended September 30, 2018,March 31, 2019, we recorded equity in earnings of unconsolidated ventures of $1.1 million (September 30, 2017:$692,000 (March 31, 2018: equity in earnings of $408,000). For the nine months ended September 30, 2018, we recorded equity in earnings of unconsolidated ventures of $2.8 million (September 30, 2017: equity in losses of $1.3 million)$896,000). We recorded equity in earnings for the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2019 and 2018 primarily due to realized and unrealized gains on the underlying portfolio investments. We recorded losses for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 primarily due to unrealized losses on the underlying portfolio investments.
Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments, net
Our objectives in using interest rate derivatives are to add stability to interest expense and to manage our exposure to interest rate movements on our floating rate repurchase agreements and secured loans. To accomplish these objectives, we primarily use interest rate derivative instruments, including interest rate swaps, interest rate swaptions, U.S. Treasury futures contracts and TBAs as part of our interest rate risk management strategy.
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The tables below summarize our realized and unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net for the following periods:
$ in thousands Three months ended September 30, 2018Three months ended March 31, 2019
Derivative
not designated as
hedging instrument
 Realized gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net  Contractual net interest expense Unrealized gain (loss), net Gain (loss) on derivative instruments, netRealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net  Contractual net interest income (expense) Unrealized gain (loss), net Gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net
Interest Rate Swaps 68,953
 (2,763) (178) 66,012
(165,884) 4,509
 12,991
 (148,384)
Futures Contracts 27,136
 
 (5,548) 21,588
(66,688) 
 12,944
 (53,744)
Currency Forward Contracts 3,569
 
 (3,480) 89
185
 
 483
 668
TBAs (17) 
 
 (17)
Total 99,641
 (2,763) (9,206) 87,672
(232,387) 4,509
 26,418
 (201,460)
$ in thousands Three months ended September 30, 2017Three months ended March 31, 2018
Derivative
not designated as
hedging instrument
 Realized gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net  Contractual net interest expense Unrealized gain (loss), net Gain (loss) on derivative instruments, netRealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net  Contractual net interest income (expense) Unrealized gain (loss), net Gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net
Interest Rate Swaps 21,126
 (17,453) 144
 3,817
122,273
 (12,112) 32,374
 142,535
Futures Contracts(5,277) 
 (1,612) (6,889)
Currency Forward Contracts (1,623) 
 (239) (1,862)(3,418) 
 1,139
 (2,279)
Total 19,503
 (17,453) (95) 1,955
113,578
 (12,112) 31,901
 133,367
$ in thousands Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018
Derivative
not designated as
hedging instrument
 Realized gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net  Contractual net interest expense Unrealized gain (loss), net Gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net
Interest Rate Swaps 225,499
 (19,386) 65,181
 271,294
Futures Contracts 22,499
 
 (8,204) 14,295
Currency Forward Contracts 1,512
 
 1,124
 2,636
TBAs (17) 
 
 (17)
Total 249,493
 (19,386) 58,101
 288,208
$ in thousands Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017
Derivative
not designated as
hedging instrument
 Realized gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net  Contractual net interest expense Unrealized gain (loss), net Gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net
Interest Rate Swaps (1,392) (60,313) 21,069
 (40,636)
Currency Forward Contracts (4,416) 
 (1,044) (5,460)
Total (5,808) (60,313) 20,025
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As of September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2017,2018, we held the following interest rate swaps whereby we receive interest at a one-month and three-month LIBOR rate:
$ in thousands As of September 30, 2018 As of December 31, 2017As of March 31, 2019 As of December 31, 2018
Derivative instrument 
Notional Amounts (1)
 Average Fixed Pay Rate Average Receive Rate Average Maturity (Years) 
Notional Amounts (2)
 Average Fixed Pay Rate Average Receive Rate Average Maturity (Years)Notional Amounts Average Fixed Pay Rate Average Receive Rate Average Maturity (Years) Notional Amounts Average Fixed Pay Rate Average Receive Rate Average Maturity (Years)
Interest Rate Swaps 9,870,000
 2.39% 2.13% 4.5 8,620,000
 2.11% 1.48% 4.212,895,000
 2.37% 2.55% 4.4 12,370,000
 2.46% 2.55% 3.7
(1)Excludes $1.4 billion of notional amount for interest rate swaps with forward start dates.
(2)Excludes $500.0 million of notional amount for interest rate swaps with forward start dates.

During the three months ended March 31, 2019, we terminated existing swaps with a notional amount of $4.1 billion and entered into new swaps with a notional amount of $4.6 billion to hedge repurchase agreement debt associated with purchases of Agency RMBS and Agency CMBS securities during the quarter. Daily variation margin payment for interest rate swaps is characterized as settlement of the derivative itself rather than collateral and is recorded as a realized gain or loss in our condensed consolidated statement of operations. We realized a net loss of $165.9 million on interest rate swaps during the three months ended March 31, 2019 primarily due to falling interest rates in the first quarter of 2019.
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As of March 31, 2019 we held $1.6 billion (December 31, 2018: $1.7 billion) in notional amount of futures contracts. During the three months ended March 31, 2019, we settled futures contracts with a notional amount of $1.7 billion and realized a net loss of $66.7 million due to falling interest rates in the first quarter of 2019. Daily variation margin payment for futures is characterized as settlement of the derivative itself rather than collateral and is recorded as a realized gain or loss in our condensed consolidated statement of operations.



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Realized and Unrealized Credit Derivative Income (Loss), net
The table below summarizes the components of realized and unrealized credit derivative income (loss), net for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 and 2017.2018.
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
$ in thousands2018 2017 2018 20172019 2018
GSE CRT embedded derivative coupon interest5,638
 5,873
 16,909
 17,524
5,350
 5,633
Change in fair value of GSE CRT embedded derivatives(663) (8,803) (8,034) 20,904
2,534
 (2,468)
Total realized and unrealized credit derivative income (loss), net4,975
 (2,930) 8,875
 38,428
7,884
 3,165
In the three months ended September 30, 2018,March 31, 2019, we recorded an increase of $7.9$4.7 million in realized and unrealized credit derivative income (loss), net compared to the same period in 2017 because the decreases in valuation of the debt host contracts exceeded the decreases in valuation of the hybrid financial instruments.
In the nine months ended September 30, 2018 we recorded a decrease of $29.6 million in realized and unrealized credit derivative income (loss), net compared to the same period in 2017 because the increases in the valuation of the GSE CRT debt host contracts exceeded the increases in valuation of the hybrid financial instruments.


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Net Loss on Extinguishment of Debt
We fully retired a portion of our Exchangeable Senior Notes (the "Notes") prior to their maturity and fully retired the Notes upon their maturity on March 15, 2018.
In the three months ended September 30, 2017, we retired $60.9 million of the Notes for a repurchase price of $62.1 million2018 and realizedrecognized a net loss on extinguishment of debt of $209,000. In the nine months ended September 30, 2018, we retired $143.4 million (2017: $242.2 million) of the Notes for a repurchase price of $143.4 million (2017: $247.5 million). We realized a net loss on extinguishment of debt of $26,000 and $6.6 million, respectively in the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017.$26,000.
Other Investment Income (Loss), net
OtherOur other investment income (loss), net during the three months ended March 31, 2019 consists of quarterly dividends from FHLBI stock. Our other investment income (loss), net during the three months ended March 31, 2018 consisted of (i) quarterly dividends from FHLBI stock and an investment in an exchange-traded fund, and (ii) foreign exchange rate gains and losses related to a commercial loan investment denominated in a foreign currency. The table below summarizes the components of other investment income (loss), net for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 and 2017.2018.
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
$ in thousands2018 2017 2018 20172019 2018
Dividend income853
 809
 2,947
 2,427
1,029
 1,288
Gain (loss) on foreign currency transactions, net215
 1,504
 (937) 3,748

 1,814
Total1,068
 2,313
 2,010
 6,175
1,029
 3,102
We are required to purchase and hold a certain amount of FHLBI stock, which is based, in part, upon the outstanding principal balance of secured advances from the FHLBI. We earn dividend income on our investment in FHLBI stock, and the amount of our dividend income varies based upon the number of shares that we are required to own and the dividend declared per share.
We incurred foreign exchange gains (losses) on the revaluation of a commercial loan investment (notional amount of £34.5 million) for the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2018 and 2017 due to the fluctuation in the Pound Sterling/ U.S. Dollar foreign exchange rate. The loan was repaid in the third quarter of 2018. We enter into currency forward contracts as an economic hedge against our foreign currency exposure. Changes in the fair value of our currency forward contracts are recognized in gain (loss) derivative instruments, net in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. During the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2018, we recognized net gains of $89,000 (September 30, 2017: net losses of $1.9 million) and $2.6$2.3 million (September 30, 2017: net losses of $5.5 million), respectively, on our currency forward contracts.

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Expenses
We incurred management fees of $10.1$9.5 million (September 30, 2017: $9.6(March 31, 2018: $10.2 million) for the three months ended September 30, 2018 and $30.4 million (September 30, 2017: $27.4 million) for the nine months ended September 30, 2018.March 31, 2019. Management fees increaseddecreased for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 compared to the same periods in 20172018 primarily because the Company issued preferred stockdue to a lower shareholders' equity management fee base in August 2017.2019. Refer to Note 1211 – "Related Party Transactions" of our condensed consolidated financial statements for a discussion of our relationship with our Manager and a description of how our fees are calculated.
Our general and administrative expenses not covered under our management agreement amounted to $1.7$2.3 million (September 30, 2017: $1.7(March 31, 2018: $1.8 million) for the three months ended September 30, 2018 and $5.0 million (September 30, 2017: $5.4 million) for the nine months ended September 30, 2018.March 31, 2019. General and administrative expenses not covered under our management agreement primarily consist of directors and officers insurance, legal costs, accounting, auditing and tax services, filing fees, and miscellaneous general and administrative costs. General and administrative costs were lowerhigher for the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2019 versus 2018 versus 2017 primarily due to higher professional fees for derivative transactions in the 2017 period.2019 period and the write-off of previously deferred costs associated with the Company's at-the-market program.

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Net Income (Loss) attributable to Common Stockholders
For the three months ended September 30, 2018,March 31, 2019, our net lossincome attributable to common stockholders was $64.5$127.7 million (September 30, 2017: $49.1(March 31, 2018: $41.5 million net income attributable to common stockholders) or $0.58$1.05 basic and diluted net lossincome per average share available to common stockholders (September 30, 2017: $0.44(March 31, 2018: $0.37 basic and $0.43 diluted net income per average share available to common stockholders). The change in net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders was primarily due to (i) a net gain on investments of $268.4 million in the 2019 period compared to a net loss on investments of $207.9$160.4 million in the 2018 period, compared to(ii) a net loss on investmentsderivative instruments of $11.9$201.5 million in the 20172019 period (ii)compared to a net gain on derivative instruments of $87.7$133.4 million in the 2018 period compared to net gain on derivative instruments of $2.0 million in the 2017 period, (iii) credit derivative net income of $5.0$7.9 million in the 20182019 period compared to credit derivative net lossincome of $2.9 million in the 2017 period and (iv) a $15.4 million decrease in net interest income.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2018, our net income attributable to common stockholders was $57.0 million (September 30, 2017: $183.1 million) or $0.51 basic and $0.51 diluted net income per average share available to common stockholders (September 30, 2017: $1.64 basic and $1.59 diluted net income per average share available to common stockholders). The decrease in net income attributable to common stockholders was primarily due to (i) net loss on investments of $404.7 million compared to net loss of $2.6 million in the 2017 period, (ii) net gain on derivative instruments of $288.2$3.2 million in the 2018 period compared to net loss on derivative instruments of $46.1 million in the 2017 period,, (iii) net credit derivative income of $8.9 million in the 2018 period compared to net credit derivative income of $38.4 million in the 2017 period and (iv) a $25.8$11.0 million decrease in net interest income.
For further information on the changes in net gain (loss) on investments, net gains (loss) on derivative instruments, realized and unrealized credit derivative income (loss), net and net interest income, see preceding discussion under "Gain (Loss) on Investments, net," "Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments, net," "Realized and Unrealized Credit Derivative Income (Loss), net," and "Net Interest Income."

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Non-GAAP Financial Measures
We use the following non-GAAP financial measures to analyze the Company's operating results and believe these financial measures are useful to investors in assessing our performance as further discussed below:
core earnings (and by calculation, core earnings per common share),
effective interest income (and by calculation, effective yield),
effective interest expense (and by calculation, effective cost of funds),
effective net interest income (and by calculation, effective interest rate margin), and
repurchase agreement debt-to-equity ratio. 
The most directly comparable U.S. GAAP measures are:
net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders (and by calculation, basic earnings (loss) per common share),
total interest income (and by calculation, earning asset yields),
total interest expense (and by calculation, cost of funds),
net interest income (and by calculation, net interest rate margin), and
debt-to-equity ratio. 
The non-GAAP financial measures used by management should be analyzed in conjunction with U.S. GAAP financial measures and should not be considered substitutes for U.S. GAAP financial measuresmeasures. In addition, the non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to similarly titled non-GAAP financial measures of our peer companies.
Core Earnings
We calculate core earnings as U.S. GAAP net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders adjusted for (gain) loss on investments, net; realized (gain) loss on derivative instruments, net; unrealized (gain) loss on derivative instruments, net; realized and unrealized (gain) loss on GSE CRT embedded derivatives, net; (gain) loss on foreign currency transactions, net; amortization of net deferred (gain) loss on de-designated interest rate swaps; net loss on extinguishment of debt; and cumulative adjustments attributable to non-controlling interest. We may add and have added additional reconciling items to our core earnings calculation as appropriate.
We believe the presentation of core earnings provides a consistent measure of operating performance by excluding the impact of gains and losses described above from operating results. We exclude the impact of gains and losses because gains and losses are not accounted for consistently under U.S. GAAP. Under U.S. GAAP, certain gains and losses are reflected in net income whereas other gains and losses are reflected in other comprehensive income. For example, a portion of our mortgage-backed securities are classified as available-for-sale securities, and we record changes in the valuation of these securities in other comprehensive income on our condensed consolidated balance sheets. We elected the fair value option for our mortgage-backed securities purchased on or after September 1, 2016, and changes in the valuation of these securities are recorded in

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other income (loss) in our condensed consolidated statements of operations. In addition, certain gains and losses represent one-time events.
We believe that providing transparency into core earnings enables our investors to consistently measure, evaluate and compare our operating performance to that of our peers over multiple reporting periods. However, we caution that core earnings should not be considered as an alternative to net income (determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP), or as an indication of our cash flow from operating activities (determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP), a measure of our liquidity, or as an indication of amounts available to fund our cash needs, including our ability to make cash distributions.

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The table below provides a reconciliation of U.S. GAAP net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders to core earnings for the following periods:
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
$ in thousands, except per share data2018 2017 2018 20172019 2018
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders(64,480) 49,127
 56,999
 183,091
Net income attributable to common stockholders127,683
 41,471
Adjustments:          
(Gain) loss on investments, net207,910
 11,873
 404,657
 2,551
(268,382) 160,370
Realized (gain) loss on derivative instruments, net (1)
(99,641) (19,503) (249,493) 5,808
232,387
 (113,578)
Unrealized (gain) loss on derivative instruments, net (1)
9,206
 95
 (58,101) (20,025)(26,418) (31,901)
Realized and unrealized (gain) loss on GSE CRT embedded derivatives, net (2)
663
 8,803
 8,034
 (20,904)(2,534) 2,468
(Gain) loss on foreign currency transactions, net (3)
(215) (1,504) 937
 (3,748)
 (1,814)
Amortization of net deferred (gain) loss on de-designated interest rate swaps(4)
(6,422) (6,438) (19,859) (19,105)(5,851) (6,539)
Net loss on extinguishment of debt
 1,344
 26
 6,581

 26
Subtotal111,501
 (5,330) 86,201
 (48,842)(70,798) 9,032
Cumulative adjustments attributable to non-controlling interest(1,405) 67
 (1,087) 616

 (114)
Preferred stock dividend declared but not accumulated (5)

 5,211
 
 5,211
Core earnings attributable to common stockholders45,616
 49,075
 142,113
 140,076
56,885
 50,389
Basic income (loss) per common share(0.58) 0.44
 0.51
 1.64
Core earnings per share attributable to common stockholders (6)
0.41
 0.44
 1.27
 1.26
Basic income per common share1.05
 0.37
Core earnings per share attributable to common stockholders (5)
0.47
 0.45
(1)U.S. GAAP gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net on the condensed consolidated statements of operations includes the following components:
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
$ in thousands2018 2017 2018 20172019 2018
Realized gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net99,641
 19,503
 249,493
 (5,808)(232,387) 113,578
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net(9,206) (95) 58,101
 20,025
26,418
 31,901
Contractual net interest expense on interest rate swaps(2,763) (17,453) (19,386) (60,313)
Contractual net interest income (expense) on interest rate swaps4,509
 (12,112)
Gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net87,672
 1,955
 288,208
 (46,096)(201,460) 133,367
(2)U.S. GAAP realized and unrealized credit derivative income (loss), net on the condensed consolidated statements of operations includes the following components:
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
$ in thousands2018 2017 2018 20172019 2018
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) on GSE CRT embedded derivatives, net(663) (8,803) (8,034) 20,904
2,534
 (2,468)
GSE CRT embedded derivative coupon interest5,638
 5,873
 16,909
 17,524
5,350
 5,633
Realized and unrealized credit derivative income (loss), net4,975
 (2,930) 8,875
 38,428
7,884
 3,165

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(3)U.S. GAAP other investment income (loss) net on the condensed consolidated statements of operations includes the following components:
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
$ in thousands2018 2017 2018 20172019 2018
Dividend income853
 809
 2,947
 2,427
1,029
 1,288
Gain (loss) on foreign currency transactions, net215
 1,504
 (937) 3,748

 1,814
Other investment income (loss), net1,068
 2,313
 2,010
 6,175
1,029
 3,102
(4)U.S. GAAP repurchase agreements interest expense on the condensed consolidated statements of operations includes the following components:
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
$ in thousands2018 2017 2018 20172019 2018
Interest expense on repurchase agreements borrowings88,185
 52,345
 230,596
 131,031
107,726
 66,124
Amortization of net deferred (gain) loss on de-designated interest rate swaps(6,422) (6,438) (19,859) (19,105)(5,851) (6,539)
Repurchase agreements interest expense81,763
 45,907
 210,737
 111,926
101,875
 59,585
(5)Preferred stock dividend declared but not accumulated is a timing adjustment related to the first dividend declaration on Series C Preferred Stock. On September 14, 2017, we declared a dividend on Series C Preferred Stock that covered the period from the date of issuance, August 16, 2017, to but not including the dividend payment date, December 27, 2017. We adjusted core earnings for the period ended September 30, 2017 to exclude the portion of the dividend declared for the period from October 1, 2017 through December 26, 2017 because we did not consider the future unaccumulated portion of the dividend a current component of our capital costs.    
(6)Core earnings per share attributable to common stockholders is equal to core earnings divided by the basic weighted average number of common shares outstanding.
Core earningsThe components of core income for the three months ended September 30, 2018 decreased $3.5March 31, 2019 are:
 Three Months Ended March 31,
$ in thousands2019 2018
Effective net interest income(1)
78,063
 72,074
Dividend income1,029
 1,288
Equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated ventures692
 896
Total expenses(11,792) (11,977)
Total core earnings67,992
 62,281
Dividends to preferred stockholders(11,107) (11,107)
Core earnings attributable to non-controlling interest
 (785)
Core earnings attributable to common stockholders56,885
 50,389
(1)See below for a reconciliation of net interest income to effective net interest income, a non-GAAP measure.

Core earnings increased $6.5 million fromin the three months ended March 31, 2019 compared to the same period in 20172018 primarily due to (i) a $2.8 million increase in dividends accumulated for Series C Preferred Stock issued in August 2017 and a $908,000 decrease in effective net interest income. See tables below for a discussion of the decrease in effective net interest income.
Core earnings for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 increased $2.0 million from the same period in 2017 primarily due to (i) a $13.8$6.0 million increase in effective net interest income and (ii) equitydriven by lower effective net interest expense. See below for a discussion of the increase in earnings of unconsolidated ventures of $2.8 million foreffective net interest income in the ninethree months ended September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 compared to equity in losses of $1.3 million for the same period in 2017, that was partially offset by an $13.5 million increase in dividends accumulated for Series C Prefered stock and a $3.0 million increase in management fees. Higher effective net interest income, preferred stock dividends and management fees were driven by investment of the proceeds of our $287.5 million Series C Preferred Stock offering in August 2017.2018.



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Effective Interest Income / Effective Yield / Effective Interest Expense / Effective Cost of Funds / Effective Net Interest Income / Effective Interest Rate Margin
We calculate effective interest income (and by calculation, effective yield) as U.S. GAAP total interest income adjusted for GSE CRT embedded derivative coupon interest that is recorded as realized and unrealized credit derivative income (loss), net. We include our GSE CRT embedded derivative coupon interest in effective interest income because GSE CRT coupon interest is not accounted for consistently under U.S. GAAP. We account for GSE CRTs purchased prior to August 24, 2015 as hybrid financial instruments, but we have elected the fair value option for GSE CRTs purchased on or after August 24, 2015. Under U.S. GAAP, coupon interest on GSE CRTs accounted for using the fair value option is recorded as interest income, whereas coupon interest on GSE CRTs accounted for as hybrid financial instruments is recorded as realized and unrealized credit derivative income (loss). We add back GSE CRT embedded derivative coupon interest to our total interest income because we consider GSE CRT embedded derivative coupon interest a current component of our total interest income irrespective of whether we elected the fair value option for the GSE CRT or accounted for the GSE CRT as a hybrid financial instrument.
We calculate effective interest expense (and by calculation, effective cost of funds) as U.S. GAAP total interest expense adjusted for contractual net interest expenseincome (expense) on our interest rate swaps that is recorded as gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net and the amortization of net deferred gains (losses) on de-designated interest rate swaps that is recorded as repurchase agreements interest expense. We view our interest rate swaps as an economic hedge against increases in future market interest rates on our floating rate borrowings. We add back the net payments we make on our interest rate swap agreements to our total U.S. GAAP interest expense because we use interest rate swaps to add stability to interest expense. We exclude the amortization of net deferred gains (losses) on de-designated interest rate swaps from our calculation of effective interest expense because we do not consider the amortization a current component of our borrowing costs.
We calculate effective net interest income (and by calculation, effective interest rate margin) as U.S. GAAP net interest income adjusted for net interest expenseincome (expense) on our interest rate swaps that is recorded as gain (loss) on derivative instruments, amortization of net deferred gains (losses) on de-designated interest rate swaps that is recorded as repurchase agreements interest expense and GSE CRT embedded derivative coupon interest that is recorded as realized and unrealized credit derivative income (loss), net.
We believe the presentation of effective interest income, effective yield, effective interest expense, effective cost of funds, effective net interest income and effective interest rate margin measures, when considered together with U.S. GAAP financial measures, provide information that is useful to investors in understanding our borrowing costs and operating performance.
The following tables reconcile total interest income to effective interest income and yield to effective yield for the following periods:
Three Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
2018 20172019 2018
$ in thousandsReconciliation Yield/Effective Yield Reconciliation Yield/Effective YieldReconciliation Yield/Effective Yield Reconciliation Yield/Effective Yield
Total interest income162,088
 3.53% 140,389
 3.22%187,074
 3.91% 153,225
 3.38%
Add: GSE CRT embedded derivative coupon interest recorded as realized and unrealized credit derivative income (loss), net5,638
 0.12% 5,873
 0.14%5,350
 0.11% 5,633
 0.12%
Effective interest income167,726
 3.65% 146,262
 3.36%192,424
 4.02% 158,858
 3.50%
 Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2018 2017
$ in thousandsReconciliation Yield/Effective Yield Reconciliation Yield/Effective Yield
Total interest income466,912
 3.45% 392,074
 3.15%
Add: GSE CRT embedded derivative coupon interest recorded as realized and unrealized credit derivative income (loss), net16,909
 0.13% 17,524
 0.14%
Effective interest income483,821
 3.58% 409,598
 3.29%
Our effective interest income increased in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 versus the same periods in 20172018 primarily due to higher average earning assets.assets and higher effective yield. Our average earning assets increased to $19.2 billion for the three month period ended March 31, 2019 from $18.1 billion for the same period in 2018 primarily because we invested $258.6 million in net proceeds from common stock issuances and $168.1 million in proceeds from commercial loan repayments in 2018 and the first quarter of 2019 into newly issued 30 year fixed-rate Agency RMBS and Agency CMBS securities. The increase in effective yield for the three and nine months ended

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September 30, 2018 versus March 31, 2019 compared to the same periodsperiod in 20172018 was primarily due to slower prepayment speeds and higher index rates on floating and adjustable rate assets.

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The following tables reconcile total interest expense to effective interest expense and cost of funds to effective cost of funds for the following periods.
Three Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
2018 20172019 2018
$ in thousandsReconciliation Cost of Funds / Effective Cost of Funds Reconciliation Cost of Funds / Effective Cost of FundsReconciliation Cost of Funds / Effective Cost of Funds Reconciliation Cost of Funds / Effective Cost of Funds
Total interest expense91,253
 2.29% 54,175
 1.43%113,019
 2.65 % 68,133
 1.74%
Add (Less): Amortization of net deferred gain (loss) on de-designated interest rate swaps6,422
 0.16% 6,438
 0.17%5,851
 0.14 % 6,539
 0.17%
Add: Contractual net interest expense on interest rate swaps recorded as gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net2,763
 0.07% 17,453
 0.46%
Add (Less): Contractual net interest expense (income) on interest rate swaps recorded as gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net(4,509) (0.11)% 12,112
 0.31%
Effective interest expense100,438
 2.52% 78,066
 2.06%114,361
 2.68 % 86,784
 2.22%
 Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2018 2017
$ in thousandsReconciliation Cost of Funds / Effective Cost of Funds Reconciliation Cost of Funds / Effective Cost of Funds
Total interest expense237,246
 2.02% 136,654
 1.26%
Add (Less): Amortization of net deferred gain (loss) on de-designated interest rate swaps19,859
 0.17% 19,105
 0.18%
Add: Contractual net interest expense on interest rate swaps recorded as gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net19,386
 0.17% 60,313
 0.56%
Effective interest expense276,491
 2.36% 216,072
 2.00%
Our effective interest expense and effective cost of funds increased during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 compared to the same period in 20172018 primarily due to increased borrowings and higher interest rates. See the preceding caption "Interest Expense and Cost of Funds" for further discussion of these variances.

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The following tables reconcile net interest income to effective net interest income and net interest rate margin to effective interest rate margin for the following periods.
Three Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
2018 20172019 2018
$ in thousandsReconciliation Net Interest Rate Margin / Effective Interest Rate Margin Reconciliation Net Interest Rate Margin / Effective Interest Rate MarginReconciliation Net Interest Rate Margin / Effective Interest Rate Margin Reconciliation Net Interest Rate Margin / Effective Interest Rate Margin
Net interest income70,835
 1.24 % 86,214
 1.79 %74,055
 1.26 % 85,092
 1.64 %
Add (Less): Amortization of net deferred (gain) loss on de-designated interest rate swaps(6,422) (0.16)% (6,438) (0.17)%(5,851) (0.14)% (6,539) (0.17)%
Add: GSE CRT embedded derivative coupon interest recorded as realized and unrealized credit derivative income (loss), net5,638
 0.12 % 5,873
 0.14 %5,350
 0.11 % 5,633
 0.12 %
Less: Contractual net interest expense on interest rate swaps recorded as gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net(2,763) (0.07)% (17,453) (0.46)%
Add (Less): Contractual net interest income (expense) on interest rate swaps recorded as gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net4,509
 0.11 % (12,112) (0.31)%
Effective net interest income67,288
 1.13 % 68,196
 1.30 %78,063
 1.34 % 72,074
 1.28 %
 Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2018 2017
$ in thousandsReconciliation Net Interest Rate Margin / Effective Interest Rate Margin Reconciliation Net Interest Rate Margin / Effective Interest Rate Margin
Net interest income229,666
 1.43 % 255,420
 1.89 %
Add (Less): Amortization of net deferred (gain) loss on de-designated interest rate swaps(19,859) (0.17)% (19,105) (0.18)%
Add: GSE CRT embedded derivative coupon interest recorded as realized and unrealized credit derivative income (loss), net16,909
 0.13 % 17,524
 0.14 %
Less: Contractual net interest expense on interest rate swaps recorded as gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net(19,386) (0.17)% (60,313) (0.56)%
Effective net interest income207,330
 1.22 % 193,526
 1.29 %
Effective net interest income for the three months ended September 30, 2018 decreasedMarch 31, 2019 increased primarily due to higher effective net interest expense as discussed above. Effectiveexpense. We earned contractual net interest income foron interest rate swaps of $4.5 million in the ninethree months ended September 30, 2018 increased from the same period in 2017 primarily dueMarch 31, 2019 compared to lowerincurring contractual net interest expense on interest rate swaps. Contractual net interest expense on interest rate swaps decreased from $60.3of $12.1 million forin the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017 to $19.4 million for the nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2018 primarily as a result of higher LIBOR rates in 2018.2019.
Effective interest rate margin decreasedincreased for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 compared to the same periods in 20172018 primarily due to increases in the federal funds rate over the past twelve months that had a greater impact on our average cost of fundsearning asset yields than on our average earning asset yields.cost of funds.

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Repurchase Agreement Debt-to-Equity Ratio
The tables below show the allocation of our equity to our target assets, our debt-to-equity ratio, and our repurchase agreement debt-to-equity ratio as of September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2017.2018. Our debt-to-equity ratio is calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP and is the ratio of total debt (sum of repurchase agreements, secured loans and exchangeable senior notes) to total equity. We present a repurchase agreement debt-to-equity ratio, a non-GAAP financial measure of leverage, because the mortgage REIT industry primarily uses repurchase agreements, which typically mature within one year, to finance investments. We believe that presenting our repurchase agreement debt-to-equity ratio, when considered together with our U.S. GAAP financial measure of debt-to-equity ratio, provides information that is useful to investors in understanding our refinancing risks, and gives investors a comparable statistic to those other mortgage REITs who almost exclusively borrow using short-term repurchase agreements that are subject to refinancing risk.
September 30, 2018March 31, 2019
$ in thousands
Agency
RMBS and CMBS
Commercial Credit (1)
Residential Credit (2)
TotalAgency RMBS and Agency CMBS
Commercial Credit (1)
Residential Credit (2)
Total
Investments13,065,148
3,302,475
2,000,909
18,368,532
Mortgage-backed and credit risk transfer securities15,577,369
3,455,805
2,094,424
21,127,598
Cash and cash equivalents (3)
55,295
34,480
18,448
108,223
39,708
25,869
12,905
78,482
Restricted cash
300

300
5,025


5,025
Derivative assets, at fair value (4)
46,212
2

46,214
26,268
312

26,580
Other assets556,914
91,814
50,890
699,618
91,933
109,886
59,883
261,702
Total assets13,723,569
3,429,071
2,070,247
19,222,887
15,740,303
3,591,872
2,167,212
21,499,387
  
Repurchase agreements11,252,479
1,525,347
1,600,692
14,378,518
13,508,022
1,642,106
1,674,259
16,824,387
Secured loans (5)
553,262
1,096,738

1,650,000
581,896
1,068,104

1,650,000
Derivative liabilities, at fair value (4)
13,887
95

13,982
8,463


8,463
Other liabilities646,954
34,576
13,434
694,964
300,843
28,468
15,512
344,823
Total liabilities12,466,582
2,656,756
1,614,126
16,737,464
14,399,224
2,738,678
1,689,771
18,827,673
  
Total equity (allocated)1,256,987
772,315
456,121
2,485,423
1,341,079
853,194
477,441
2,671,714
Adjustments to calculate repurchase agreement debt-to-equity ratio:  
Net equity in unsecured assets (6)

(55,924)
(55,924)
(48,583)
(48,583)
Collateral pledged against secured loans(636,506)(1,261,752)
(1,898,258)(686,656)(1,260,396)
(1,947,052)
Secured loans553,262
1,096,738

1,650,000
581,896
1,068,104

1,650,000
Equity related to repurchase agreement debt1,173,743
551,377
456,121
2,181,241
1,236,319
612,319
477,441
2,326,079
Debt-to-equity ratio (7)
9.4
3.4
3.5
6.4
10.5
3.2
3.5
6.9
Repurchase agreement debt-to-equity ratio (8)
9.6
2.8
3.5
6.6
10.9
2.7
3.5
7.2
(1)Investments in non-Agency CMBS, commercial loans and investments in unconsolidated joint ventures are included in commercial credit.
(2)Investments in non-Agency RMBS, GSE CRT and a loan participation interest are included in residential credit.
(3)Cash and cash equivalents are allocated based on a percentage of equity for each asset class.
(4)Derivative assets and liabilities are allocated based on the hedging strategy for each asset class.
(5)Secured loans are allocated based on amount of collateral pledged.
(6)Net equity in unsecured assets includes commercial loans, investments in unconsolidated joint ventures and other.
(7)Debt-to-equity ratio is calculated as the ratio of total debt (sum of repurchase agreements and secured loans) to total equity.
(8)Repurchase agreement debt-to-equity ratio is calculated as the ratio of repurchase agreements to equity related to repurchase agreement debt.


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December 31, 20172018
$ in thousandsAgency
RMBS
Commercial Credit (1)
Residential Credit (2)
Exchangeable Senior Notes and OtherTotalAgency RMBS and Agency CMBS
Commercial Credit (1)
Residential Credit (2)
Total
Investments12,849,851
3,434,196
2,124,487

18,408,534
Mortgage-backed and credit risk transfer securities12,127,173
3,286,459
1,983,010
17,396,642
Cash and cash equivalents (3)
39,630
31,069
17,682

88,381
68,689
45,632
21,296
135,617
Restricted cash
620


620
Derivative assets, at fair value (4)
6,896



6,896
15,089


15,089
Other assets77,893
64,284
6,669
3,979
152,825
88,517
115,908
61,732
266,157
Total assets12,974,270
3,530,169
2,148,838
3,979
18,657,256
12,299,468
3,447,999
2,066,038
17,813,505
  
Repurchase agreements11,111,755
1,396,330
1,572,716

14,080,801
10,339,802
1,616,473
1,646,209
13,602,484
Secured loans (5)
533,463
1,116,537


1,650,000
600,856
1,049,144

1,650,000
Exchangeable senior notes


143,231
143,231




Derivative liabilities, at fair value (4)
31,548
1,217


32,765
23,219
171

23,390
Other liabilities51,840
24,742
14,888
2,111
93,581
212,057
25,819
13,058
250,934
Total liabilities11,728,606
2,538,826
1,587,604
145,342
16,000,378
11,175,934
2,691,607
1,659,267
15,526,808
   
Total equity (allocated)1,245,664
991,343
561,234
(141,363)2,656,878
1,123,534
756,392
406,771
2,286,697
Adjustments to calculate repurchase agreement debt-to-equity ratio:  
Net equity in unsecured assets and exchangeable senior notes (6)

(217,780)
141,363
(76,417)
Net equity in unsecured assets (6)

(55,594)
(55,594)
Collateral pledged against secured loans(623,181)(1,304,315)

(1,927,496)(702,952)(1,227,412)
(1,930,364)
Secured loans533,463
1,116,537


1,650,000
600,856
1,049,144

1,650,000
Equity related to repurchase agreement debt1,155,946
585,785
561,234

2,302,965
1,021,438
522,530
406,771
1,950,739
Debt-to-equity ratio (7)
9.3
2.5
2.8
NA
6.0
9.7
3.5
4.0
6.7
Repurchase agreement debt-to-equity ratio (8)
9.6
2.4
2.8
NA
6.1
10.1
3.1
4.0
7.0
(1)Investments in non-Agency CMBS, commercial loans and investments in unconsolidated joint ventures are included in commercial credit.
(2)Investments in non-Agency RMBS and GSE CRT are included in residential credit.
(3)Cash and cash equivalents are allocated based on a percentage of equity for each asset class.
(4)Derivative assets and liabilities are allocated based on the hedging strategy for each asset class.
(5)Secured loans are allocated based on amount of collateral pledged.
(6)Net equity in unsecured assets and exchangeable senior notes includes commercial loans, investments in unconsolidated joint ventures exchangeable senior notes and other.
(7)Debt-to-equity ratio is calculated as the ratio of total debt (sum of repurchase agreements and secured loans and exchangeable senior notes)loans) to total equity.
(8)Repurchase agreement debt-to-equity ratio is calculated as the ratio of repurchase agreements to equity related to repurchase agreement debt.

Liquidity and Capital Resources
Liquidity is a measurement of our ability to meet potential cash requirements, including ongoing commitments to pay dividends, fund investments, repayment of borrowings and other general business needs. Our primary sources of funds for liquidity consist of the net proceeds from our common and preferred equity offerings, net cash provided by operating activities, proceeds from repurchase agreements and other financing arrangements and future issuances of equity and/or debt securities.
We currently believe that we have sufficient liquidity and capital resources available for the acquisition of additional investments, repayments on borrowings, margin requirements and the payment of cash dividends as required for continued qualification as a REIT. We generally maintain liquidity to pay down borrowings under repurchase arrangements to reduce borrowing costs and otherwise efficiently manage our long-term investment capital. Because the level of these borrowings can be adjusted on a daily basis, the level of cash and cash equivalents carried on our condensed consolidated balance sheets is

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significantly less important than our potential liquidity available under borrowing arrangements. However, there can be no assurance that we will maintain sufficient levels of liquidity to meet any margin calls.
We held cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash of $108.5$83.5 million at September 30, 2018 (September 30, 2017: $73.5March 31, 2019 (March 31, 2018: $119.5 million). Our cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash increased due to normal fluctuations in cash balances related to the timing of

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principal and interest payments, repayments of debt, and asset purchases and sales. Our operating activities provided net cash of $221.7$68.4 million for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2018 (September 30, 2017: $204.2March 31, 2019 (March 31, 2018: $76.8 million).
Our investing activities used net cash of $180.7 million$3.5 billion in the ninethree months ended September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 compared to net cash used inprovided by investing activities of $3.1 billion$325.5 million in the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017.March 31, 2018. We invested $5.0$4.3 billion in mortgage-backed and credit risk transfer securities during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 compared to investments of $5.5 billion$298.9 million in mortgage-backed and credit risk transfer securities in the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017.March��31, 2018. We generated $1.6 billion$300.2 million from principal payments of mortgage-backed and credit risk transfer securities during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2018 (September 30, 2017: $1.8 billion)March 31, 2019 (March 31, 2018: $488.1 million) and $2.8 billion (September 30, 2017: $625.5 million)$734.8 million from the sales of mortgage-backed and credit risk transfer securities. We used cash of $232.4 million to settle derivative contracts in the three months ended March 31, 2019 compared to cash provided of $113.6 million in the three months ended March 31, 2018. We also generated $160.8$7.1 million in proceeds from commercial loan repayments in the ninethree months ended September 30, 2018.March 31, 2019 (March 31, 2018: $10.0 million).
Our financing activities usedprovided net cash of $21.5 million$3.4 billion for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 compared to net cash providedused by financing activities of $2.8 billion$371.8 million in the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017.March 31, 2018. Proceeds from issuance of common stock provided $259.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019. Repurchase agreement borrowings provided net proceeds of $3.2 billion (March 31, 2018: net use of $169.7 million). We used cash of $297.9$143.4 million to make net principal repayments on repurchase agreements (September 30, 2017: net proceeds of $2.9 billion).retire our exchangeable senior notes in the three months ended March 31, 2018. We also used cash of $143.4$58.0 million (September 30, 2017: $247.5for the three months ended March 31, 2019 (March 31, 2018: $58.6 million) to extinguish our exchangeable senior notes and to pay dividends of $175.8 million (September 30, 2017: $152.8 million).dividends.
As of September 30, 2018,March 31, 2019, our wholly-owned subsidiary, IAS Services, had $1.65 billion in outstanding secured loans from the FHLBI. As of September 30, 2018,March 31, 2019, the FHLBI secured loans were collateralized by non-Agency CMBS and Agency RMBS with a fair value of $1.3 billion and $636.5$686.7 million, respectively.
As of September 30, 2018,March 31, 2019, the average margin requirement (weighted by borrowing amount), or the percentage amount by which the collateral value must exceed the loan amount (also refer to as the "haircut") under our repurchase agreements was 5.0% for Agency RMBS, 5.0%5.2% for Agency CMBS, 19.5%18.1% for non-Agency RMBS, 18.3% for GSE CRT and 19.3%19.0% for non-Agency CMBS. Across our repurchase agreement facilities, the haircuts range from a low of 3.0% to a high of 20.0% for Agency RMBS, a low of 5% to a high of 5%10% for Agency CMBS, a low of 10.0%8.0% to a high of 35.0% for non-Agency RMBS, a low of 15% to a high of 25% for GSE CRT, a low of 10.0% to a high of 30.0% for non-Agency CMBS. Declines in the value of our securities portfolio can trigger margin calls by our lenders under our repurchase agreements. An event of default or termination event would give some of our counterparties the option to terminate all repurchase transactions existing with us and require any amount due by us to the counterparties to be payable immediately.
Effects of Margin Requirements, Leverage and Credit Spreads
Our securities have values that fluctuate according to market conditions and, as discussed above, the market value of our securities will decrease as prevailing interest rates or credit spreads increase. When the value of the securities pledged to secure a repurchase loan or a secured loan decreases to the point where the positive difference between the collateral value and the loan amount is less than the haircut, our lenders may issue a margin call, which means that the lender will require us to pay the margin call in cash or pledge additional collateral to meet that margin call. Under our repurchase facilities and secured loans, our lenders have full discretion to determine the value of the securities we pledge to them. Most of our lenders will value securities based on recent trades in the market. Lenders also issue margin calls as the published current principal balance factors change on the pool of mortgages underlying the securities pledged as collateral when scheduled and unscheduled paydowns are announced monthly.
We experience margin calls and increased collateral requirements in the ordinary course of our business. In seeking to effectively manage the margin requirements established by our lenders, we maintain a position of cash and unpledged securities. We refer to this position as our liquidity. The level of liquidity we have available to meet margin calls is directly affected by our leverage levels, our haircuts and the price changes on our securities. If interest rates increase as a result of a yield curve shift or for another reason or if credit spreads widen, then the prices of our collateral (and our unpledged assets that constitute our liquidity) will decline, we will experience margin calls, and we will use our liquidity to meet the margin calls. There can be no assurance that we will maintain sufficient levels of liquidity to meet any margin calls or increased collateral requirements. If our haircuts increase, our liquidity will proportionately decrease. In addition, if we increase our borrowings, our liquidity will decrease by the amount of additional haircut on the increased level of indebtedness.
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We are subject to financial covenants in connection with our lending, derivatives and other agreements we enter into in the normal course of our business. We intend to continue to operate in a manner which complies with all of our financial covenants. Our lending and derivative agreements provide that we may be declared in default of our obligations if our leverage ratio exceeds certain thresholds and we fail to maintain stockholders’ equity or market value above certain thresholds over specified time periods.
Forward-Looking Statements Regarding Liquidity
Based upon our current portfolio, leverage rate and available borrowing arrangements, we believe that cash flow from operations and available borrowing capacity will be sufficient to enable us to meet anticipated short-term (one year or less) liquidity requirements to fund our investment activities, pay fees under our management agreement, fund our distributions to stockholders and for other general corporate expenses.
Our ability to meet our long-term (greater than one year) liquidity and capital resource requirements will be subject to obtaining additional debt financing. We may increase our capital resources by obtaining long-term credit facilities or through public or private offerings of equity or debt securities, possibly including classes of preferred stock, common stock, and senior or subordinated notes. Such financing will depend on market conditions for capital raises and our ability to invest such offering proceeds. If we are unable to renew, replace or expand our sources of financing on substantially similar terms, it may have an adverse effect on our business and results of operations.
Contractual Obligations
We have entered into an agreement with our Manager pursuant to which our Manager is entitled to receive a management fee and the reimbursement of certain expenses. The management fee is calculated and payable quarterly in arrears in an amount equal to 1.50% of our stockholders’ equity, per annum. Refer to Note 1211 - "Related Party Transactions" of our condensed consolidated financial statements for a description of adjustments made to our stockholders' equity for purposes of calculating our management fee. Our Manager uses the proceeds from its management fee in part to pay compensation to its officers and personnel who, notwithstanding that certain of those individuals are also our officers, receive no cash compensation directly from us. We are required to reimburse our Manager for operating expenses related to us incurred by our Manager, including certain salary expenses and other expenses relating to legal, accounting, due diligence and other services. Our reimbursement obligation is not subject to any dollar limitation. Refer to Note 1211 – "Related Party Transactions" of our condensed consolidated financial statements for details of our reimbursements to our Manager.
As of September 30, 2018March 31, 2019, we had the following contractual obligations:
Payments Due by PeriodPayments Due by Period
$ in thousandsTotal 
Less than 1
year
 1-3 years 3-5 years 
After 5
years
Total 
Less than 1
year
 1-3 years 3-5 years 
After 5
years
Repurchase agreements14,378,518
 14,344,725
 33,793
 
 
16,824,387
 16,784,017
 40,370
 
 
Secured loans1,650,000
 
 400,000
 
 1,250,000
1,650,000
 
 400,000
 
 1,250,000
Total (1)
16,028,518
 14,344,725
 433,793
 
 1,250,000
18,474,387
 16,784,017
 440,370
 
 1,250,000
 
(1)Excluded from total contractual obligations are the amounts due to our Manager under the management agreement, as those obligations do not have fixed and determinable payments.
As of September 30, 2018March 31, 2019, we have approximately $64.2121.9 million and $222.3$234.8 million in contractual interest payments related to our repurchase agreements and secured loans, respectively.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We have committed to invest up to $122.8$122.5 million in unconsolidated ventures that are sponsored by an affiliate of our Manager. As of September 30, 2018, $112.7March 31, 2019, $114.9 million of our commitment to these unconsolidated ventures has been called. We are committed to fund $10.1$7.6 million in additional capital to fund future investments and cover future expenses should they occur.
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Share-Based Compensation
We established the 2009 Equity Incentive Plan for grants of common stock and other equity based awards to our independent directors and officers and employees of our Manager and its affiliates (the "Incentive Plan"). Under the Incentive Plan, a total of 1,000,000 shares of common stock are authorized for issuance. Unless terminated earlier, the Incentive Plan will terminate in 2019, but will continue to govern the unexpired awards. As of September 30, 2018, 769,181March 31, 2019, 748,492 shares of common stock remain available for future issuance under the Incentive Plan. The Incentive Plan was initially scheduled to terminate on June 30, 2019 but was amended and restated as of May 3, 2019 extending the term an additional ten years.
We recognized compensation expense of approximately $107,000 (September 30, 2017: $129,000) and approximately $306,000 (September 30, 2017: $326,000)$113,000 (March 31, 2018: $93,000) for shares issued to our independent directors under the Incentive Plan for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, respectively.March 31, 2019. During the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2019 and 2018, and 2017, we issued 6,6207,065 shares and 6,650 shares of common stock, respectively, to our independent directors. During the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, we issued 20,262 shares and 17,3987,177 shares of common stock, respectively, to our independent directors. The fair market value of the shares granted was determined by the closing stock market price on the date of the grant. The grants vested immediately.
We recognized compensation expense of approximately $71,000 (September 30, 2017: $33,000) and approximately $115,000 (September 30, 2017: $99,000)$19,000 (March 31, 2018: $14,000) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, respectively,March 31, 2019 for restricted stock units awarded to employees of our Manager and its affiliates under the Incentive Plan. Our Manager reimburses us for the cost of these restricted stock awards under the terms of our management agreement. At September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 there was approximately $131,000$185,000 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to restricted stock unit awards that is expected to be recognized over a period of up to 4248 months, with a weighted-average remaining vesting period of 1624 months.
The following table summarizes the activity related to restricted stock units awarded to employees of our Manager and its affiliates for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018.March 31, 2019.
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
2018 20182019
Restricted Stock Units 
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (1)
 Restricted Stock Units 
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (1)
Restricted Stock Units 
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (1)
Unvested at the beginning of the period19,185
 $14.56
 19,827
 $14.35
11,051
 $14.55
Shares granted during the period
 
 7,055
 15.37
6,189
 15.92
Shares forfeited during the period(3,967) 14.56
 (3,967) 14.56
Shares vested during the period(4,167) 14.62
 (11,864) 14.71
(4,720) 14.48
Unvested at the end of the period11,051
 $14.55
 11,051
 $14.55
12,520
 $15.25
(1)The grant date fair value of restricted stock awards is based on the closing market price of our common stock at the grant date.
Dividends
We intend to continue to make regular quarterly distributions to holders of our common stock and preferred stock. U.S. federal income tax law generally requires that a REIT distribute at least 90% of its REIT taxable income annually, determined without regard to the deduction for dividends paid and excluding net capital gains, and that it pay tax at regular corporate rates to the extent that it annually distributes less than 100% of its taxable income. Before we pay any dividend, whether for U.S. federal income tax purposes or otherwise, we must first meet both our operating requirements and debt service on our repurchase agreements and other debt payable. If our cash available for distribution is less than our taxable income, we could be required to sell assets or borrow funds to make cash distributions, or we may make a portion of the required distribution in the form of a taxable stock distribution or distribution of debt securities.
Inflation
Virtually all of our assets and liabilities are sensitive to interest rates. As a result, interest rates and other factors influence our performance far more than inflation. Changes in interest rates do not necessarily correlate with inflation rates or changes in inflation rates.
Unrelated Business Taxable Income
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Exposure to Financial Counterparties
We finance a substantial portion of our investment portfolio through repurchase agreements. Under these agreements, we pledge assets from our investment portfolio as collateral. Additionally, certain counterparties may require us to provide cash collateral in the event the market value of the assets declines to maintain a contractual repurchase agreement collateral ratio. If a counterparty were to default on its obligations, we would be exposed to potential losses to the extent the fair value of collateral pledged by us to the counterparty including any accrued interest receivable on such collateral exceeded the amount loaned to us by the counterparty plus interest due to the counterparty.
We also use bilateral interest rate swaps to manage our interest rate risk. Under these agreements, we pledge assets from our investment portfolio and cash as collateral. If a counterparty were to default on its obligations, we would be exposed to potential losses to the extent the amount of securities or cash pledged exceeded the unrealized loss for the associated derivative, including the impact of any accrued interest due to or from the counterparty. Additionally if a derivative was in an unrealized gain position, we would be exposed to potential losses to the extent that the unrealized gain for the associated derivative exceeded the amount of collateral received, including the impact of any accrued interest due to or from the counterparty.
The following table summarizes our exposure to counterparties by geographic concentration as of March 31, 2019:
$ in thousandsNumber of Counterparties Repurchase Agreement Financing Interest Rate Swaps at Fair Value Exposure
North America17
 6,740,444
 (2,620) 776,950
Europe (excluding United Kingdom)6
 2,983,373
 
 417,647
Asia5
 3,818,497
 
 267,638
United Kingdom4
 3,282,073
 (2,520) 185,980
Total32
 16,824,387
 (5,140) 1,648,215

Other Matters
We believe that we satisfied each of the asset tests in Section 856(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code") for the period ended September 30, 2018,March 31, 2019, and that our proposed method of operation will permit us to satisfy the asset tests, gross income tests, and distribution and stock ownership requirements for our taxable year that will end on December 31, 2018.2019.
At all times, we intend to conduct our business so that neither we nor our Operating Partnership nor the subsidiaries of our Operating Partnership are required to register as an investment company under the 1940 Act. If we were required to register as an investment company, then our use of leverage would be substantially reduced. Because we are a holding company that conducts our business through our Operating Partnership and the Operating Partnership’s wholly-owned or majority-owned subsidiaries, the securities issued by these subsidiaries that are excepted from the definition of "investment company" under Section 3(c)(1) or Section 3(c)(7) of the 1940 Act, together with any other investment securities the Operating Partnership may own, may not have a combined value in excess of 40% of the value of the Operating Partnership’s total assets (exclusive of U.S. government securities and cash items) on an unconsolidated basis, which we refer to as the 40% test. This requirement limits the types of businesses in which we are permitted to engage in through our subsidiaries. In addition, we believe neither we nor the Operating Partnership are considered an investment company under Section 3(a)(1)(A) of the 1940 Act because they do not engage primarily or hold themselves out as being engaged primarily in the business of investing, reinvesting or trading in securities. Rather, through the Operating Partnership’s wholly-owned or majority-owned subsidiaries, we and the Operating Partnership are primarily engaged in the non-investment company businesses of these subsidiaries. IAS Asset I LLC and certain of the Operating Partnership’s other subsidiaries that we may form in the future rely upon the exclusion from the definition of "investment company" under the 1940 Act provided by Section 3(c)(5)(C) of the 1940 Act, which is available for entities "primarily engaged in the business of purchasing or otherwise acquiring mortgages and other liens on and interests in real estate." This exclusion generally requires that at least 55% of each subsidiary’s portfolio be comprised of qualifying assets and at least 80% be comprised of qualifying assets and real estate-related assets (and no more than 20% comprised of miscellaneous assets). We calculate that as of September 30, 2018March 31, 2019, we conducted our business so as not to be regulated as an investment company under the 1940 Act.

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ITEM 3.QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.
The primary components of our market risk are related to interest rate, principal prepayment and market value. While we do not seek to avoid risk completely, we believe the risk can be quantified from historical experience and we seek to actively manage that risk, to earn sufficient compensation to justify taking those risks and to maintain capital levels consistent with the risks we undertake.
Interest Rate Risk
Interest rate risk is highly sensitive to many factors, including governmental, monetary and tax policies, domestic and international economic and political considerations, and other factors beyond our control. We are subject to interest rate risk in connection with our investments and our repurchase agreements. Our repurchase agreements are typically of limited duration and will be periodically refinanced at current market rates. We mitigate this risk through utilization of derivative contracts, primarily interest rate swap agreements, TBAs and futures contracts.
Interest Rate Effect on Net Interest Income
Our operating results depend in large part upon differences between the yields earned on our investments and our cost of borrowing and interest rate hedging activities. Most of our repurchase agreements provide financing based on a floating rate of interest calculated on a fixed spread over LIBOR. The fixed spread will vary depending on the type of underlying asset which collateralizes the financing. Accordingly, the portion of our portfolio which consists of floating interest rate assets are match-funded utilizing our expected sources of short-term financing, while our fixed interest rate assets are not match-funded. During periods of rising interest rates, the borrowing costs associated with our investments tend to increase while the income earned on our fixed interest rate investments may remain substantially unchanged. This increase in borrowing costs results in the narrowing of the net interest spread between the related assets and borrowings and may even result in losses. Further, during this portion of the interest rate and credit cycles, defaults could increase and result in credit losses to us, which could adversely affect our liquidity and operating results. Such delinquencies or defaults could also have an adverse effect on the spread between interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities.
Hedging techniques are partly based on assumed levels of prepayments of our RMBS. If prepayments are slower or faster than assumed, the life of the RMBS will be longer or shorter, which would reduce the effectiveness of any hedging strategies we may use and may cause losses on such transactions. Hedging strategies involving the use of derivative securities are highly complex and may produce volatile returns.

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Interest Rate Effects on Fair Value
Another component of interest rate risk is the effect that changes in interest rates will have on the market value of the assets that we acquire. We face the risk that the market value of our assets will increase or decrease at different rates than those of our liabilities, including our hedging instruments.
We primarily assess our interest rate risk by estimating the duration of our assets and the duration of our liabilities. Duration measures the market price volatility of financial instruments as interest rates change. We generally calculate duration using various financial models and empirical data. Different models and methodologies can produce different duration numbers for the same securities.
The impact of changing interest rates on fair value can change significantly when interest rates change materially. Therefore, the volatility in the fair value of our assets could increase significantly in the event interest rates change materially. In addition, other factors impact the fair value of our interest rate-sensitive investments and hedging instruments, such as the shape of the yield curve, market expectations as to future interest rate changes and other market conditions. Accordingly, changes in actual interest rates may have a material adverse effect on us.

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Spread Risk
We employ a variety of spread risk management techniques that seek to mitigate the influences of spread changes on our book value and our liquidity to help us achieve our investment objectives. We refer to the difference between interest rates on our investments and interest rates on risk free instruments as spreads. The yield on our investments changes over time due to the level of risk free interest rates, the creditworthiness of the security, and the price of the perceived risk. The change in the market yield of our interest rate hedges also changes primarily with the level of risk free interest rates. We manage spread risk through careful asset selection, sector allocation, regulating our portfolio value-at-risk, and maintaining adequate liquidity. Changes in spreads impact our book value and our liquidity and could cause us to sell assets and to change our investment strategy in order to maintain liquidity and preserve book value.
Prepayment Risk
As we receive prepayments of principal on our investments, premiums paid on these investments are amortized against interest income. In general, an increase in prepayment rates will accelerate the amortization of purchase premiums, thereby reducing the interest income earned on the investments. Conversely, discounts on such investments are accreted into interest income. In general, an increase in prepayment rates will accelerate the accretion of purchase discounts, thereby increasing the interest income earned on the investments.
Extension Risk
We compute the projected weighted average life of our investments based upon assumptions regarding the rate at which the borrowers will prepay the underlying mortgages. In general, when a fixed-rate or hybrid adjustable-rate security is acquired with borrowings, we may, but are not required to, enter into an interest rate swap agreement or other hedging instrument that effectively fixes our borrowing costs for a period close to the anticipated average life of the fixed-rate portion of the related assets. This strategy is designed to protect us from rising interest rates, because the borrowing costs are fixed for the duration of the fixed-rate portion of the related target asset.
However, if prepayment rates decrease in a rising interest rate environment, then the life of the fixed-rate portion of the related assets could extend beyond the term of the swap agreement or other hedging instrument. This could have a negative impact on our results from operations, as borrowing costs would no longer be fixed after the end of the hedging instrument, while the income earned on the hybrid adjustable-rate assets would remain fixed. This situation may also cause the market value of our hybrid adjustable-rate assets to decline, with little or no offsetting gain from the related hedging transactions. In extreme situations, we may be forced to sell assets to maintain adequate liquidity, which could cause us to incur losses.
Market Risk
Market Value Risk
Our available-for-sale securities are reflected at their estimated fair value with unrealized gains and losses excluded from earnings and reported in other comprehensive income pursuant to ASC Topic 320. The estimated fair value of these securities fluctuates primarily due to changes in interest rates and other factors. Generally, in a rising interest rate environment, the estimated fair value of these securities would be expected to decrease; conversely, in a decreasing interest rate environment, the estimated fair value of these securities would be expected to increase.

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The sensitivity analysis table presented below shows the estimated impact of an instantaneous parallel shift in the yield curve, up and down 50 and 100 basis points, on the market value of our interest rate-sensitive investments and net interest income, including net interest paid or received under interest rate swaps, at September 30, 2018March 31, 2019, assuming a static portfolio. When evaluating the impact of changes in interest rates, prepayment assumptions and principal reinvestment rates are adjusted based on our Manager’s expectations. The analysis presented utilized assumptions, models and estimates of our Manager based on our Manager’s judgment and experience.
Change in Interest Rates 
Percentage Change in Projected
Net Interest Income
 
Percentage Change in Projected
Portfolio Value
 
Percentage Change in Projected
Net Interest Income
 
Percentage Change in Projected
Portfolio Value
+1.00% (16.80)% (1.29)% (9.13)% (1.08)%
+0.50% (6.69)% (0.56)% (1.90)% (0.37)%
-0.50% 2.64 % 0.23 % (0.52)% (0.16)%
-1.00% (2.96)% 0.10 % (7.07)% (0.94)%
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occur that would affect the outcomes. The base interest rate scenario assumes interest rates at September 30, 2018.March 31, 2019. Furthermore, while we generally expect to retain such assets and the associated interest rate risk to maturity, future purchases and sales of assets could materially change our interest rate risk profile.
Given the low interest rates at September 30, 2018,March 31, 2019, we applied a floor of 0% for all anticipated interest rates included in our assumptions. Because of this floor, we anticipate that any hypothetical interest rate shock decrease would have a limited positive impact on our funding costs; however, because prepayment speeds are unaffected by this floor, we expect that any increase in our prepayment speeds (occurring as a result of any interest rate decrease or otherwise) could result in an acceleration of our premium amortization on securities purchased at a premium, and accretion of discount on our securities purchased at a discount. As a result, because this floor limits the positive impact of any interest rate decrease on our funding costs, hypothetical interest rate decreases could cause the fair value of our financial instruments and our net interest income to decline.
The information set forth in the interest rate sensitivity table above and all related disclosures constitutes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act. Actual results could differ significantly from those estimated in the foregoing interest rate sensitivity table.
Real Estate Risk
Residential and commercial property values are subject to volatility and may be adversely affected by a number of factors, including, but not limited to: national, regional and local economic conditions (which may be adversely affected by industry slowdowns and other factors); local real estate conditions (such as the supply of housing stock); changes or continued weakness in specific industry segments; construction quality, age and design; demographic factors; and retroactive changes to building or similar codes. In addition, decreases in property values reduce the value of the collateral and the potential proceeds available to a borrower to repay our loans, which could also cause us to suffer losses.
Credit Risk
We believe that our investment strategy will generally keep our credit losses and financing costs low. However, we retain the risk of potential credit losses on all of our residential and commercial mortgage investments. We seek to manage this risk through our pre-acquisition due diligence process. In addition, we re-evaluate the credit risk inherent in our investments on a regular basis pursuant to fundamental considerations such as GDP, unemployment, interest rates, retail sales, store closings/openings, corporate earnings, housing inventory, affordability and regional home price trends. We also review key loan credit metrics including, but not limited to, payment status, current loan-to-value ratios, current borrower credit scores and debt yields. These characteristics assist in determining the likelihood and severity of loan loss as well as prepayment and extension expectations. We then perform structural analysis under multiple scenarios to establish likely cash flow profiles and credit enhancement levels relative to collateral performance projections. This analysis allows us to quantify our opinions of credit quality and fundamental value, which are key drivers of portfolio management decisions.

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Foreign Exchange Rate Risk
We have an investment in a commercial loan denominated in foreign currency and an investment in an unconsolidated joint venture whose net assets and results of operations are exposed to foreign currency translation risk when translated in U.S. dollars upon consolidation. We seek to hedge our foreign currency exposures by purchasing currency forward contracts.
Risk Management
To the extent consistent with maintaining our REIT qualification, we seek to manage risk exposure to protect our investment portfolio against the effects of major interest rate changes. We generally seek to manage this risk by:
monitoring and adjusting, if necessary, the reset index and interest rate related to our target assets and our financings;
attempting to structure our financing agreements to have a range of different maturities, terms, amortizations and interest rate adjustment periods;
using hedging instruments, primarily interest rate swap agreements but also financial futures, options, interest rate cap agreements, floors and forward sales to adjust the interest rate sensitivity of our target assets and our borrowings; and
actively managing, on an aggregate basis, the interest rate indices, interest rate adjustment periods, and gross reset margins of our target assets and the interest rate indices and adjustment periods of our financings.

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ITEM 4.CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.

Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act.
We have evaluated, with the participation of our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of September 30, 2018.March 31, 2019. Based upon our evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the applicable rules and forms, and that it is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
There are inherent limitations to the effectiveness of any system of disclosure controls and procedures, including the possibility of human error and the circumvention or overriding of the controls and procedures. Accordingly, even effective disclosure controls and procedures can only provide reasonable assurance of achieving their control objectives.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting    
There has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) of the Exchange Act) during the quarter ended September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.


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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
 
ITEM 1.LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
From time to time, we may be involved in various claims and legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business. As of September 30, 2018,March 31, 2019, we were not involved in any such legal proceedings.
ITEM 1A.RISK FACTORS.
There were no material changes during the period covered by this Report to the risk factors previously disclosed in our annual reportAnnual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017,2018, as filed with the SEC on February 20, 2018, other than as set forth below.2019. Additional risks not presently known, or that we currently deem immaterial, also may have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

It may be uneconomical to "roll" our Agency MBS TBA holdings or we may be unable to meet margin calls on our TBA contracts, which could negatively affect our financial condition and results of operations.

Investing in Agency MBS TBA securities is an alternate method for gaining exposure to the Agency MBS market by entering into a contract to purchase or sell, for future delivery, an Agency MBS with a specified issuer, term and coupon. A dollar roll represents a transaction where two TBA contracts with the same terms but different settlement dates are simultaneously bought and sold. The price difference between those two contracts is commonly referred to as the “drop”, and is a reflection of the expected net interest income from an investment in similar Agency mortgage-backed securities, net of an implied financing cost, which would be foregone as a result of settling the contract in the later month rather than in the earlier month. Accordingly, TBA dollar roll income generally represents the economic equivalent of the net interest income earned on the underlying Agency mortgage-backed security less an implied financing cost. Consequently, dollar roll transactions and such forward purchases of Agency securities represent a form of off-balance sheet financing and increase our "at risk" leverage.


The economic return of a TBA dollar roll generally equates to interest income on a generic TBA-eligible security less an implied financing cost, and there may be situations in which the implied financing cost exceeds the interest income, resulting in a negative carry on the position. If we roll our TBA dollar roll positions when they have a negative carry, the positions would decrease net income and amounts available for distributions to shareholders.

There may be situations in which we are unable or unwilling to roll our TBA dollar roll positions. The TBA transaction could have a negative carry or otherwise be uneconomical, we may be unable to find counterparties with whom to trade in sufficient volume, or we may be required to collateralize the TBA positions in a way that is uneconomical. Because TBA dollar rolls represent implied financing, an inability or unwillingness to roll has effects similar to any other loss of financing. If we do not roll our TBA positions prior to the settlement date, we would have to take physical delivery of the underlying securities and settle our obligations for cash. We may not have sufficient funds or alternative financing sources available to settle such obligations. Counterparties may also make margin calls as the value of a generic TBA-eligible security (and therefore the value of the TBA contract) declines. Margin calls on TBA positions or failure to roll TBA positions could have the effects described in the liquidity risks described above.

Uncertainty exists with respect to the treatment of our TBAs for purposes of the REIT asset and income tests.
There is no direct authority with respect to the qualifications of income or gains from dispositions of TBAs as gains from the sale of real property (including interests in real property and interests in mortgages on real property) or other qualifying income for purposes of the 75% gross income test. In the event that such income were determined not to be qualifying for the 75% gross income test, we could be subject to a penalty tax or we could fail to qualify as a REIT if such income when added to any other non-qualifying income exceeded 25% of our gross income.

ITEM 2.UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS.
During the three months ended September 30, 2018,March 31, 2019, we did not repurchase any shares of our common stock.
ITEM 3.DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES.
None.

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ITEM 4.MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES.
Not applicable.
ITEM 5.OTHER INFORMATION.
None.

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


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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
 INVESCO MORTGAGE CAPITAL INC.
   
November 7, 2018May 8, 2019By:/s/ John M. Anzalone
  John M. Anzalone
  Chief Executive Officer
   
November 7, 2018May 8, 2019By:/s/ R. Lee Phegley, Jr.
  R. Lee Phegley, Jr.
  Chief Financial Officer


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EXHIBIT INDEX
Item 6.        Exhibits
 
Exhibit
No.
  Description
  
3.1
  
  
3.2
  
  
3.3
 
3.4
  
3.43.5
3.6
 
   
3.53.7
3.8
  
10.1
10.2
10.3
10.4
   
31.1
  
  
31.2
  
  
32.1
  
  
32.2
  
  

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The following series of unaudited XBRL-formatted documents are collectively included herewith as Exhibit 101. The financial information is extracted from Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc.’s unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements and notes that are included in this Form 10-Q Report.
 
101.INS XBRL Instance Document
 
101.SCH XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
 
101.CAL XBRL Taxonomy Calculation Linkbase Document
 
101.LAB XBRL Taxonomy Label Linkbase Document
 
101.PRE XBRL Taxonomy Presentation Linkbase Document
 
101.DEF XBRL Taxonomy Definition Linkbase Document


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