PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust and its sister company, PennyMac Financial Services, on Thursday reported a rise in quarterly profits.
The $4.6 billion-asset PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust earned $54.9 million in the third quarter, or 38% more than a year ago. Earnings were 69 cents per share.
Profits were boosted by gains from investments, which increased 43%, to $70.4 million. Loan servicing fees rose 58%, to $10.5 million.
Revenue from acquired mortgages dipped slightly, falling 14%, to $9.5 million. Total expenses fell 3%, to $48.6 million.
Meanwhile, third-quarter profits at the $2.5 billion-asset PennyMac Financial Services increased 76% from last year, to $55.5 million. Earnings were 49 cents per share.
The jump in quarterly revenue is mostly due to higher loan servicing fees, which more than doubled, to $64.7 million.
Expenses grew, as well, rising 49%, to $77.9 million.
Both PennyMac companies are based in Moorpark, Calif.
