Chimera Investment Corporation completes $291 million home‑loan securitization under new Prism conduit

Chimera Investment Corporation closed its first securitization under the newly created Prism conduit, issuing PRISM 2026‑HX1 for approximately $291 million. The pool is collateralized by non‑qualified mortgage (NQM) loans originated by HomeXpress Mortgage Corp., Chimera’s residential origination subsidiary. The senior tranche received AAA (sf) ratings from S&P and DBRS, marking an early step in integrating HomeXpress origination with Chimera’s capital‑markets platform.

The transaction creates a repeatable channel for Chimera to recycle capital and grow its residential credit platform, which could enhance future earnings and liquidity (the company states this as a goal in its press release).

  • 1The securitization, named PRISM 2026‑HX1, was issued for approximately $291 million.
  • 2PRISM 2026‑HX1 is the first transaction under Chimera’s newly‑established Prism conduit for residential mortgage loans.
  • 3The loan pool is collateralized by NQM loans originated and underwritten by HomeXpress Mortgage Corp.
  • 4The senior class of the securitization received AAA (sf) ratings from S&P and DBRS.

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