Redwood Trust (RWT) falls 20.91% intraday after convertible debt offering

Redwood Trust (RWT) shares fell 20.91% in intraday trading after the company announced a $150 million private offering of convertible senior notes due in 2030 and the sale of approximately $190 million in legacy bridge loans. The convertible debt issuance raised investor concerns regarding potential equity dilution, while the loan sale was expected to reduce book value per share by roughly 2%, acting as negative fundamental catalysts for the stock's movement.