PennyMac: A Mortgage REIT With Nice Margins, But In A Challenging Sector

  • PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust gets a 'Hold' rating for my initial coverage. Loan origination and servicing growth provide upside, yet high reliance on leverage and a below-investment-grade rating from Fitch make me cautious. Despite profits and solid margins, dividend growth has been negative over 10 years, making it less attractive for growth-focused investors.