Redwood Aspire

One Platform. Multiple Engines. Built for growth, Aspire is Redwood Trust’s newest platform expanding access to homeownership options. Since launching in early 2025, Aspire has locked more than $3 billion in Non-QM production, distributed over $1 billion in loans, and grown its network to 120+ loan sellers—reflecting strong demand from both bank and non-bank originators, as well as disciplined execution and scalable liquidity. Rooted in Redwood’s long-standing track record of innovation, Aspire delivers flexible financing and expanded loan solutions designed to meet the evolving needs of today’s homeowners. By serving borrowers who fall outside traditional lending standards, including those with alternative income profiles, Aspire is helping unlock new paths to homeownership and liquidity. With continued market expansion, reliable liquidity, and the successful execution of its inaugural securitization, Aspire represents a platform defined by scale, momentum, and long-term growth. Follow Redwood Aspire for the latest on Aspire’s growth, product suite, and continued market expansion. #Aspire #RWT #RedwoodTrust #MortgageREIT #NonQM #MortgageLending #HomeLoans #MortgageIndustry #HomeOwnership #HousingFinance #AlternativeLending #ResidentialLending

🎉 Excited to see the continued growth trajectory for our Redwood Aspire team, which had a record first quarter of 2026, with a lock volume of $1.6, and continues to grow its business through new seller relationships and expanded distribution. Aspire is well-positioned to benefit from the continued growth of the Non-QM mortgage segment, which serves a large, important cohort of highly qualified homebuyers - like self-employed borrowers, and small real estate investors - who aren't well served by the traditional agency market.

🎉We’re pleased to share the successful closing of SPIRE 2026-2, our latest Non-QM securitization. The $450 million transaction represents another important step in the continued growth of Aspire’s capital markets platform and our ability to deliver scalable liquidity to the Non-QM market. Since launching in early 2025, Aspire has locked more than $5 billion in Non-QM production, reflecting strong demand from both bank and non-bank originators for disciplined execution and reliable takeout capacity. We look forward to building on this momentum in 2026 and beyond. #Aspire #NonQM #Securitization #CapitalMarkets #MortgageBanking #StructuredFinance #HousingFinance #SecondaryMarketing #MortgageLending #PrivateCredit #FixedIncome #RWT

Helping lenders serve today’s unique borrowers 🏡✨. Redwood Aspire is dedicated to expanding access to homeownership through flexible Non-QM and DSCR financing solutions built to help you serve borrowers and homeowners who are often left out by government-backed programs. Our programs feature flexible guidelines and make-sense underwriting to help you say “yes” to more clients, including: • Self-employed borrowers • Business owners • Independent professionals • Alternative income earners We’re here to help lenders unlock more opportunities for the clients and communities you serve. 📩 Interested in learning how a partnership with Redwood Aspire can support your business and borrowers? Send us a message at AspirePlatform@redwoodtrust.com or comment below. #Aspire #RWT #NonQM #DSCR #MortgageLending #Homeownership #AlternativeIncome #SelfEmployed #BusinessOwners #MortgageIndustry #ResidentialLending

🎉 Aspire delivered a record first quarter, continuing to scale as Redwood’s platform built for the next generation of borrowers and loan sellers. Momentum in Q1 reflects both growing demand and expanding distribution capabilities. What’s driving that growth ⬇️ • Successful execution of our inaugural securitization • Continued expansion of our loan seller network • Strong demand across non-traditional borrower segments • Ongoing progress toward scalable, repeatable volume growth As more originators look to serve self-employed borrowers, investors, and other non-QM segments, Aspire is positioned to meet that demand with flexible solutions and consistent execution. Follow Redwood Aspire for more updates. #RWT #RedwoodAspire #NonQM #MortgageBanking #MortgageIndustry #HousingFinance #Securitization #CapitalMarkets #MortgageLending #MortgageProfessionals #RealEstateFinance #PrivateCredit #NonTraditionalBorrowers #SelfEmployedBorrowers

💡What does Aspire’s first Non-QM securitization actually enable? It’s more than a milestone — it strengthens how we support our seller network. With an established securitization execution channel in place, Aspire is positioned to: • Deliver greater consistency in execution • Expand liquidity to support growing Non-QM production • Scale with our partners across flow, forward, and bulk transactions As the Non-QM market continues to evolve, having a disciplined, repeatable execution framework matters more than ever. If you’re evaluating your Non-QM execution strategy or looking to expand your liquidity options, we’d welcome the opportunity to connect 🤝. Interested in learning how Redwood Trust Aspire can support your business? Send us a message, reach out at AspirePlatform@redwoodtrust.com, or follow us for more updates and insights. #RedwoodAspire #RWT #NonQMLoans #NonQM #Securitizations #CorrespondentLending #MortgageLenders #ResidentialLending #MortgageBanking #HousingFinance #LoanOfficers

🎉Today we successfully closed SPIRE 2026-1, our inaugural securitization. The $391 million transaction represents a significant milestone for us and marks the launch of Redwood Trust, Inc. third branded securitization shelf, further strengthening our capital markets platform. Since launching in early 2025, Aspire has locked more than $3 billion in Non-QM production, reflecting strong demand from bank and non-bank originators for disciplined execution and scalable liquidity. We look forward to building on this momentum in 2026 and beyond. Read the full press release below. –> https://lnkd.in/g5vW4nXT #RWTAspire #RWT #Securitization #NonQM #NonQMLending #MortgageLending #MortgageFinance #HousingFinance

🎉Since launching our Non-QM platform in January, Aspire has seen tremendous momentum—locking over $3 billion in loans and delivering our products to 110+ loan sellers across the market. We finished the year strong with $1.5 billion in lock volume, steadily scaling production throughout 2025. After primarily distributing loans through whole loan channels this year, we’re excited to further expand and diversify our distribution capabilities in 2026. #Aspire #RWT #NonQMLoans #NonQM #AlternativeLending #MortgageBanking #HousingFinance #MortgageIndustry #CorrespondentLending #LoanSellers #WholeLoan