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Impac Mortgage Holdings, Inc. Reports an Increase in Net Earnings per Share of $0.43 for First Quarter 2002 as Compared to $0.04 per Share For First Quarter 2001
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Apr 22, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Impac Mortgage Holdings, Inc. (Amex: IMH) ("IMH" or the "Company"), a real estate investment trust ("REIT") that primarily invests in non-conforming Alt-A mortgages, reports first quarter net earnings of $15.6 million, or $0.43 per diluted share, as compared to net earnings of $1.1 million, or $0.04 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2001. Net earnings rose as net interest income increased by $6.8 million and equity in net earnings of Impac Funding Corporation ("IFC"), the Company's taxable REIT subsidiary, increased by $3.3 million. Additionally, net earnings during the first quarter of 2002 were unaffected by fair market adjustments on derivative instruments, in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133 ("SFAS 133"), "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities," as compared to mark-to-market losses of $5.2 million recorded during the first quarter of 2001.

Core operating earnings for the first quarter of 2002 increased to $16.7 million, or $0.46 per diluted share, as compared to core operating earnings of $9.4 million, or $0.30 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2001. Core operating earnings reflect recurring earnings from operations and exclude one-time, non-recurring income and expense items and the effect of fair market accounting for derivative instruments and hedging activities. Core operating earnings for the first quarter of 2002 were higher than net earnings as core operating earnings exclude $1.0 million in write-down of investment securities available-for-sale. Core operating earnings is a concept not recognized by generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") and may not be comparable to core operating earnings of other companies. Refer to the accompanying financial statements for the calculation of core operating earnings and a reconciliation of core operating earnings to net earnings.

Joseph R. Tomkinson, Chairman and CEO of Impac Mortgage Holdings, Inc., commented, "I am pleased to report that first quarter operating results reflect continued growth and profitability from our core operating businesses. Total assets increased 14% to $3.3 billion from last year-end, which puts us on track to exceed our original 2002 year-end projections of $3.7 billion in total assets. We have revised our 2002 projections of total assets to $4.2 billion and increased our 2002 earnings estimates to $1.55 - $1.65 per share. Higher total asset projections are partly the result of exceeding loan production goals during the first quarter. We are now projecting total loan production from our Mortgage Operations of $4.0 billion as compared to our original projections of $3.6 billion for 2002."

First Quarter Highlights

  • Generated estimated taxable earnings of $17.0 million, or $0.47 per diluted share.
  • Declared a regular cash dividend of $0.40 per common share, an 8% increase over the regular dividend of $0.37 per common share declared during the fourth quarter of 2001.
  • Total assets increased 14% to $3.3 billion from $2.9 billion as of December 31, 2001.
  • Issued 7.4 million new shares of common stock, resulting in net proceeds of $57.4 million.
  • Book value increased 8% to $6.85 per common share from $6.35 per common share as of December 31, 2001.
  • Allowance for loan losses increased to $14.8 million, or 46 basis points of loan receivables, compared to $11.7 million, or 43 basis points of loan receivables, as of December 31, 2001.
  • Total loan acquisitions and originations by the Mortgage Operations increased to $1.2 billion as compared to $991.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2001.
  • Adjustable rate mortgages accounted for 68% of total loan acquisitions and originations as compared to 58% for the fourth quarter of 2001.
  • Constant prepayment rate on the long-term mortgage loan investment portfolio was 26% CPR as compared to 28% CPR for the fourth quarter of 2001.

Estimated taxable earnings for the first quarter of 2002 were $17.0 million, or $0.47 per diluted share, as compared to $15.6 million, or $0.50 per diluted share, during the fourth quarter of 2001. Estimated taxable earnings for the fourth quarter of 2001 included $2.8 million in recoveries of previously charged-off assets. Excluding the recoveries of previously charged-off assets, estimated taxable earnings for the fourth quarter of 2001 would have been $12.8 million, or $0.41 per diluted share. Estimated taxable earnings during the first quarter were greater than net earnings as the provision for loan losses of $3.7 million was in excess of actual loan charge-offs, net of recoveries, of $635,000. Excess provision for loan losses of $3.1 million cannot be deducted from taxable earnings. In addition, estimated taxable earnings for the first quarter reflects a $2.0 million dividend from IFC on its after-tax net earnings of $4.7 million. Refer to the accompanying financial statements for the calculation of estimated taxable earnings and a reconciliation of estimated taxable earnings to net earnings. The board of directors previously declared a cash dividend of $0.40 per share during the first quarter of 2002, which was paid on April 16, 2002 to stockholders of record on April 3, 2002.

Commenting on the interest rate and economic outlook, Mr. Tomkinson, said, "we expect a favorable interest rate environment for the remainder of 2002. During congressional testimony last week, the Federal Reserve Bank indicated that the pace of the economic recovery remains uncertain and that there are no imminent plans to increase short-term interest rates in the near term. A strong housing market combined with the Federal Reserve Bank's view that there is little risk of a housing market bubble are optimistic signs for our Company. However, we feel that interest rate hedging instruments that are currently in place, a significant volume of adjustable rate mortgages that were acquired during the last two calendar quarters and the introduction of a new adjustable rate interest only loan program will continue the growth of our balance sheet and help to mitigate any possible adverse effects that rising interest rates may have on earnings."

Mr. Tomkinson went on to say, "borrowers also appear to believe that interest rates will remain low in the short-term as 44% of our total loan production during the first quarter was six-month LIBOR indexed ARMs. This reflects a widening gap between short- and long-term interest rates and adjustable- and fixed rate mortgages and our efficiency as an acquirer and investor in adjustable rate mortgage loans. The acquisition for long-term investment of a higher than expected volume of adjustable rate mortgages has shifted projected earnings from less reliance on gain on sale of loans as a source of revenue to net interest income generated from our balance sheet. We anticipate that the balance sheet will generate as much as, if not greater than, 80% of our total earnings during 2002 as compared to 67% of total earnings during 2001. Over the last two calendar quarters, we have acquired $1.1 billion of primarily adjustable rate non-conforming Alt-A mortgages, which represented approximately 44% of our long-term mortgage loan portfolio as of March 31, 2002."

Results of Operations

Net earnings for the first quarter of 2002 were positively affected by an increase in net interest income and an increase in equity in net earnings of IFC. Net interest income increased to $15.6 million for the first quarter as total average mortgage assets increased to $3.0 billion as compared to net interest income of $13.8 million and total average mortgage assets of $2.6 billion for the fourth quarter of 2001. Net interest margins on mortgage assets were 2.02% for the first quarter as compared to net interest margins of 2.04% for the fourth quarter of 2001. Equity in net earnings of IFC increased to $4.6 million during the first quarter as compared to $3.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2001. The increase in net earnings at IFC was primarily the result of an increase in gain on sale of loans. During the first quarter, gain on sale of loans increased to $16.2 million on loan sales of $969.4 million as compared to gain on sale of loans of $14.0 million on loan sales of $1.0 billion during the fourth quarter of 2001. The increase in gain on sale of loans was partially offset by a decrease in other non-interest income from the sale of IMH common stock by IFC. During the first quarter, IFC recorded gains of $1.7 million on the sale of 377,028 shares of IMH common stock as compared to gains of $3.5 million on the sale of 1.6 million shares of IMH common stock during the fourth quarter of 2001. During the first quarter, IFC sold all of its remaining shares of IMH common stock.

Long-Term Investment Operations Acquired $491.8 million of Non-Conforming Alt-A Mortgages and Closed a CMO for $495.0 million during First Quarter of 2002

Commenting on the Long-Term Investment Operations, Mr. Tomkinson said, "during the first quarter, we were able to quickly utilize some cash proceeds from the sale of common stock by acquiring approximately $492.0 million of adjustable rate mortgages from our Mortgage Operations. Of total acquisitions, 66% were non-conforming Alt-A mortgage loans that are six-month LIBOR indexed ARMs and hybrids. The acquisition of these mortgage loans along with applicable hedging instruments will help mitigate possible net interest margin compression during periods of rising interest rates." Non conforming Alt-A mortgage loans primarily consist of mortgage loans that are first lien mortgage loans made to borrowers whose credit is generally within typical Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac guidelines, but that have loan characteristics, such as lack of documentation or verifications, that make them ineligible under those guidelines.

The Long-term Investment Operations acquired $491.8 million of primarily adjustable-rate non-conforming Alt-A mortgages from the Mortgage Operations during the first quarter as compared to $578.5 million acquired during the fourth quarter of 2001. Mortgage loans acquired by the Long-Term Investment Operations during the first quarter had a weighted average credit score of 684 and a weighted average coupon of 6.54%. As of March 31, 2002, 57% of mortgage loans in the long-term investment portfolio had active prepayment penalties as compared to 54% as of December 31, 2001. As of March 31, 2002, mortgage loans in the long-term investment portfolio were acquired with an original weighted average credit score of 672 and 60% were hybrid loans. The Company generally considers prime mortgage loans, or "A" credit quality loans, to have a credit score of 640 or better. As a comparison, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac generally purchase loans with credit scores greater than 620.

Mr. Tomkinson further commented, "the Long-Term Investment Operations completed a CMO for $495.0 million during the first quarter, which included $470.0 million of AAA rated bonds and $25.0 million of BBB rated bonds that were priced on a weighted average basis of one-month LIBOR plus 42 basis points. We anticipate completing an additional CMO for $500.0 to $525.0 million during April of 2002 at similar pricing. The high credit quality and favorable credit loss history of our non-conforming Alt-A mortgage loans allows us to borrow a higher percentage against mortgage loans securing CMOs."

Allowance for loan losses increased 27% to $14.8 million as of March 31, 2002 as compared to $11.7 million as of December 31, 2001. Allowance for loan losses expressed as a percentage of loans receivable, which includes CMO collateral, mortgage loans held-for-investment and finance receivables, was 0.46% at March 31, 2002 as compared to 0.43% at December 31, 2001. During the first quarter, provision for loan losses was $3.7 million while actual loan charge-offs, net of recoveries, were $635,000 as compared to $6.3 million and $2.5 million, respectively, for the fourth quarter of 2001. The Company makes a monthly provision for estimated loan losses on its long-term investment portfolio as an increase to allowance for loan losses. The provision for estimated loan losses is primarily based on a migration analysis based on historical loss statistics, including cumulative loss percentages and loss severity, of similar loans in the Company's long-term investment portfolio. The loss percentage is used to determine the estimated inherent losses in the investment portfolio. Provision for loan losses is also based on management's judgment of net loss potential, including specific allowances for known impaired loans, changes in the nature and volume of the portfolio, the value of the collateral and current economic conditions that may affect the borrowers' ability to pay.

As of March 31, 2002, total non-performing assets were $80.4 million, or 2.40% of total assets, as compared to $69.5 million, or 2.43% of total assets, as of December 31, 2001. Mortgage loans that were 60 or more days delinquent, including foreclosures and delinquent bankruptcies, was 3.85% of the long-term mortgage investment portfolio as of March 31, 2002 as compared to 3.84% as of December 31, 2001.

Impac Warehouse Lending Group, a qualified REIT subsidiary of the Company, Maintained Strong Warehouse Lending Activity during First Quarter of 2002

During the first quarter, the Warehouse Lending Operations had total average outstanding finance receivables of $625.4 million as compared to $535.4 million during the fourth quarter of 2001. This increase primarily reflects an increase in loan production volume from the Mortgage Operations as average outstanding finance receivables increased to $385.8 million during the first quarter as compared to $288.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2001. Average outstanding finance receivable to non-affiliates during the first quarter was $239.6 million as compared to $246.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2001. On March 31, 2002, the Warehouse Lending Operations had 59 approved warehouse lines available to non-affiliated customers totaling $481.0 million as compared to 57 and $447.0 million as of December 31, 2001, respectively.

The Warehouse Lending Operations continued to provide a consistent contribution to net earnings and earnings per share for the Company. During the first quarter, the Warehouse Lending Operations contributed net earnings of $3.1 million, or $0.09 per diluted common share. Net earnings for the first quarter represented a 27% return on average equity of $45.8 million.

Operating Results of the Mortgage Operations Reflects Increased Net Earnings and Loan Production during First Quarter of 2002

Commenting on the operating results of the Mortgage Operations, William S. Ashmore, President and Chief Operating Officer, said, "low interest rates, strong housing demand, increased consumer confidence on the direction of the economy, our innovative loan programs and our automated underwriting system contributed to record levels of loan production during the first quarter. Forty-four percent of our total loan production was six-month LIBOR indexed ARMs and 69% of mortgage loans that we acquired and originated had prepayment penalty features. Adjustable rate, prepayment penalty and credit quality characteristics of mortgage loans underwritten and acquired and originated by the Mortgage Operations should provide reliable cash flows and positive earnings after these mortgage loans are acquired for long-term investment by IMH."

Total loan acquisitions and originations increased 21% to $1.2 billion during the first quarter as compared to $977.1 million during the fourth quarter of 2001. During the first quarter, correspondent loan acquisitions were $877.5 million, wholesale and retail originations were $235.4 million and Novelle Financial Services originations were $71.2 million as compared to $715.6 million, $192.9 million and $68.6 million, respectively, for the fourth quarter of 2001. IDASL, the Company's web-based automated underwriting system, continues to substantially enhance the acquisition and origination process. During the first quarter, $3.2 billion of mortgage loans were processed by IDASL as compared to $3.1 billion during the fourth quarter of 2001 with mortgage loan approval rates of 68%. IDASL stands for Impac Direct Access System for Lending and can be viewed at the Company's website at www.impaccompanies.com .

Commenting on our new interest only loan program, Mr. Ashmore, said, "we are anxious to see the response we receive regarding our interest only loan program. We feel that we have added another innovative loan product that will provide borrowers substantial monthly payment savings. This type of loan program will allow borrowers to offset the cost of rising interest rates which will make them attractive during a rising interest rate cycle."

For additional information, questions or comments call or write to the Company's Investor Relations group and ask for Tania Jernigan at (949) 475-3600 or email Ms. Jernigan at tjernigan@impaccompanies.com. The Company has announced a conference call and live web cast on Tuesday, April 23, 2002 at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Standard Time (12:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time). Mr. William Ashmore will discuss the results of the Company's first quarter operations and provide a general update on the Company followed by a question and answer session. The conference call will be limited for discussion to certain buyside and sellside analysts and will be open for listen only to all interested parties. If you would like to participate, you may access the web cast via our web site at http://www.impaccompanies.com/IMH/IMH_Main.asp or by using the dial in number, (800) 350-9149. To participate in the call, dial in fifteen minutes prior to the scheduled start time. The conference call will be archived on Impac Mortgage Holdings, Inc.'s web site at www.impaccompanies.com , by linking to Impac Mortgage Holdings, Inc./Audio Archives. You can subscribe to receive instant notification of Impac Mortgage Holdings, Inc.'s conference, news and monthly (unaudited) fact sheet, which will be available on Friday, April 26, 2002, by using our email alert feature located at the Company's web site at www.impaccompanies.com under Impac Mortgage Holdings, Inc./Investor Relations/Email Alerts.

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "may", "will", "intend", "expect", "anticipate", "estimate" or "continue" or the negatives thereof or other comparable terminology. The Company's actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors, including but not limited to, changes in the origination and resale pricing of mortgage loans, changes in management's estimates and expectations, general financial markets and economic conditions and other factors described in this press release and under "Business risk factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and Form 10-K/A.. The financial information presented in this release pertaining to actual results should not be taken to predict future earnings, as the Company may not experience similar earnings in future periods.

                        IMPAC MORTGAGE HOLDINGS, INC.
                   (in thousands, except per share amounts)
                                 (unaudited)

     Balance Sheets:                               March 31,      December 31,
                                                     2002              2001
     Cash and cash equivalents                      $52,827           $51,887
     Investment securities
      available-for-sale                             28,640            32,989
     Loans receivable:
        CMO collateral                            2,563,621         2,229,168
        Finance receivables                         639,489           466,649
        Mortgage loans
         held-for-investment                          8,882            20,078
         Allowance for loan losses                  (14,764)          (11,692)
           Net Loan Receivables                   3,197,228         2,704,203
     Investment in Impac Funding
      Corporation                                    20,377            19,126
     REO properties                                   6,989             8,137
     Due from affiliates                             14,500            14,500
     Other assets                                    28,667            23,892
        Total Assets                             $3,349,228        $2,854,734

     CMO borrowings                              $2,470,726        $2,151,400
     Reverse repurchase agreements                  576,094           469,491
     Borrowings secured by investment
      securities available-for-sale                  11,260            12,997
     Other liabilities                               21,008            17,481
     Stockholders' equity                           270,140           203,365
        Total Liabilities and
          Stockholders' Equity                   $3,349,228        $2,854,734


                                                                    For the
     Statements of Operations:                                       Three
                                            For the Three Months     Months
                                                   Ended,            Ended,
                                                  March 31,       December 31,
                                                2002        2001      2001
     Interest income                          $43,068     $39,399    $40,582
     Interest expense                          27,421      30,506     26,809
       Net interest income                     15,647       8,893     13,773
     Provision for loan losses                  3,707       4,038      6,254
       Net interest income after
        provision for loan losses              11,940       4,855      7,519
     Equity in net earnings of Impac
      Funding Corporation                       4,609       1,290      3,055
     Other non-interest income                  1,043         835      3,048
       Total non-interest income                5,652       2,125      6,103
     Write-down on investment securities
      available-for-sale                        1,039          --        269
     Professional services                        860         619      1,019
     Personnel expense                            401         305        345
     General and administrative and other
      expense                                      79         376        413
     Mark-to-market loss - SFAS 133                --         864        107
     Gain on disposition of real estate
      owned                                      (436)       (639)      (347)
        Total non-interest expense              1,943       1,525      1,806
      Earnings before taxes and
       cumulative effect of
       change in accounting principle          15,649       5,455     11,816
     Cumulative effect of change in
      accounting principle                         --      (4,313)     3,696
     Alternative minimum tax                       --          --       (550)
       Net earnings                            15,649       1,142     14,962
     Less: Cash dividends on 10.5%
      cumulative convertible
      preferred stock                              --        (788)        --
      Net earnings available to common
       stockholders                           $15,649        $354    $14,962

     Earnings per share before taxes and
      cumulative effect of change in
      accounting principle:
        Basic                                   $0.44       $0.23      $0.37
        Diluted                                 $0.43       $0.20      $0.37

     Net earnings per share:
        Basic                                   $0.44       $0.02      $0.49
        Diluted                                 $0.43       $0.04      $0.48

     Dividends declared per common share        $0.40        $--       $0.44

     Weighted average shares outstanding:
       Basic                                   35,926      20,385     30,512
       Diluted                                 36,399      26,751     30,862

     Common shares outstanding                 39,422      20,385     32,002


                        IMPAC MORTGAGE HOLDINGS, INC.
                   (in thousands, except per share amounts)
                                 (unaudited)

           Reconciliation of Core Operating Earnings to Net Earnings

                                                                  For the
                                                                   Three
                                           For the Three Months    Months
                                                  Ended,           Ended,
                                                 March 31,       December 31,
                                                2002       2001      2001
     Net earnings                             $15,649     $1,142   $14,962
     Adjustments to net earnings:
       Mark-to-market loss - SFAS 133             --        864        107
       Write-down on investment
        securities available-for-sale          1,039         --        269
       Cumulative effect of change in
        accounting principle                      --      4,313     (3,696)
       Alternative minimum tax                    --         --        550
       Tax-effected recovery of
        previously charged-off assets at IFC      --         --       (668)
       Recovery of previously charged-off         --         --     (2,145)
     Core operating earnings                  $16,688     $6,319    $9,379
     Core operating earnings per diluted
      share                                     $0.46      $0.24     $0.30


        Reconciliation of Estimated Taxable Earnings to Net Earnings (1)

                                                                   For the
                                                                    Three
                                            For the Three Months    Months
                                                   Ended,           Ended,
                                                  March 31,      December 31,
                                               2002      2001        2001
     Net earnings                            $15,649     $1,142    $14,962
     Adjustments to net earnings:
       Mark-to-market loss - SFAS 133             --        864        107
       Write-down on investment
        securities available-for-sale          1,039         --        269
       Cumulative effect of change in
        accounting principle                      --      4,313     (3,696)
       Alternative minimum tax                    --         --        550
       Loan loss provision                     3,707      4,038      6,254
       Dividends from IFC                      1,980      1,944      2,475
       Cash received from previously
        charged-off assets                       175        389        526
       Tax deduction for actual loan
        losses                                  (635)    (2,833)    (2,504)
       Gain on sale of investment
        securities                                --         --       (312)
       Equity in net earnings of IFC          (4,609)    (1,290)    (3,055)
       Tax difference of amortization of
        derivative instruments                  (316)        --         --
     Estimated taxable earnings              $16,990     $8,567    $15,576
     Estimated taxable earnings per
      diluted share                            $0.47      $0.32      $0.50

     (1) Reflects calculation of estimated taxable earnings generated by the
         Company during periods shown.  Excludes quarterly tax deductions
         of $2.7 million during 2001 for amortization of the termination of
         its management agreement in 1997, the deduction for dividends paid
         and the availability of a deduction attributable to a net operating
         loss carryforward.  At the end of 2001, the Company will have
         completely deducted amortization of its management agreement from
         taxable income.


                        IMPAC MORTGAGE HOLDINGS, INC.
                   (in thousands, except per share amounts)
                                 (unaudited)

       Yield Analysis of Mortgage Assets and Borrowings on Mortgage Assets

                                         For the Three      For the Three
                                         Months Ended,      Months Ended,
                                        March 31, 2002      March 31, 2001
                                        Avg Bal    Yield    Avg Bal    Yield
     Investment securities
      available-for-sale                  $32,364   5.35%     $36,419  14.56%
     CMO collateral                     2,340,187   5.89%   1,327,557   7.84%
     Mortgage loans
      held-for-investment (1)              14,979  -0.83%      89,782   6.58%
     Finance receivables                  625,350   4.84%     446,769   8.91%
       Total Mortgage Assets           $3,012,880   5.63%  $1,900,527   8.16%

     CMO borrowings                     2,261,902   3.96%   1,247,222   6.60%
     Reverse repurchase agreements        581,251   2.95%     503,973   7.03%
     Borrowings secured by investment
      securities                           12,345  17.79%      20,329  13.34%
       Total Borrowings on Mortgage
        Assets                         $2,855,498   3.82%  $1,771,524   6.80%

     Net Interest Spread on Mortgage
      Assets                                        1.82%               1.36%
     Net Interest Margin on Mortgage
      Assets                                        2.02%               1.82%


                        For the Three Months Ended,      For the Year Ended,
                             December 31, 2001            December 31, 2001
                            Avg Bal          Yield         Avg Bal     Yield
     Investment securities
      available-for-sale    $34,253           6.07%         $34,199    10.28%
     CMO collateral       1,911,579           6.44%       1,519,702     7.13%
     Mortgage loans
      held-for-investment    85,055           5.05%         137,130     5.97%
     Finance receivables    535,401           5.54%         474,192     7.15%
       Total Mortgage
        Assets           $2,566,288           6.20%      $2,165,223     7.11%

     CMO borrowings       1,844,523           4.51%       1,444,033     5.39%
     Reverse repurchase
      agreements            588,272           3.62%         580,605     5.31%
     Borrowings secured
      by investment
      securities             14,172          17.16%          17,199    14.92%
       Total Borrowings
        on Mortgage
        Assets           $2,446,967           4.37%      $2,041,837     5.45%

     Net Interest Spread
      on Mortgage Assets                      1.83%                     1.66%
     Net Interest Margin
      on Mortgage Assets                      2.04%                     1.98%

     (1) Includes cash paid on unallocated interest rate hedging instruments.


                Acquisition Summary (excluding premiums paid):

                                                             For the Three
                          For the Three Months Ended,        Months Ended,
                                   March 31,                  December 31,
                            2002            2001                 2001
                           Volume    %     Volume       %     Volume    %
     Acquisitions by
      Type:
       Adjustable rate   $491,781   100    $179,168   100    $574,549   99
       Fixed rate              --    --          --    --       4,000    1
     Total loan
      acquisitions       $491,781          $179,168          $578,549

     Acquisitions by
      Product:
       Six-month LIBOR
        indexed ARM's    $322,933    66      $3,096     2    $257,138   44
       Six-month LIBOR
        indexed
        hybrids (1)       168,848    34     176,072    98     317,411   55
       Second trust
        deeds                  --    --          --    --       4,000    1
     Total loan
      acquisitions       $491,781          $179,168          $578,549

     Acquisitions by
      Credit Quality:
       Alt-A loans       $489,927   100    $176,767    99    $574,039   99
       B/C loans            1,854     0       2,401     1       4,510    1
     Total loan
      acquisitions       $491,781          $179,168          $578,549

     Acquisitions by
      Purpose:
       Purchase          $290,019    59    $127,123    71    $383,234   66
       Refinance          201,762    41      52,045    29     195,315   34
     Total loan
      acquisitions       $491,781          $179,168          $578,549

     Acquisitions by
      prepayment penalty:
       With prepayment
        penalty          $301,525    61    $110,637    62    $342,810   59
       Without
        prepayment
        penalty           190,256    39      68,531    38     235,739   41
     Total loan
      acquisitions       $491,781          $179,168          $578,549

     (1) Mortgage loans are fixed rate for initial two to five year periods
         and subsequently adjust to indicated index plus a margin.


                        IMPAC MORTGAGE HOLDINGS, INC.
                   (in thousands, except per share amounts)
                                 (unaudited)

                             Other Financial Data

                                                           For the Three
                          For the Three Months Ended,      Months Ended,
                                   March 31,               December 31,
                               2002            2001            2001
     Diluted book value
      per share                $6.85           $6.70           $6.35
     Return on average
      assets (1)               2.16%           1.29%           1.40%
     Return on average
      equity (1)              28.50%          14.09%          18.08%
     Assets to equity
      ratio                  12.40:1         11.17:1         14.05:1
     Debt to equity ratio    11.32:1         10.16:1         12.95:1
     Allowance for loan
      losses to total
      loans receivable         0.46%           0.33%           0.43%
     Mortgage loan
      acquisitions          $491,781        $179,168        $578,549
     Prepayment penalties
      as a % of mortgages
      securing CMOs              57%             30%             54%
     CPR on mortgages
      securing CMOs              26%             29%             28%
     Total non-performing
      assets (2)             $80,403         $53,921         $69,527
     Total non-performing
      loans to total assets    2.40%           2.70%           2.43%
     Total mortgages
      owned 60+ days
      delinquent (3)         $94,219         $65,603         $82,700
     Delinquency rate of
      mortgages in the
      investment portfolio     3.85%           4.84%           3.84%
     Master servicing
      portfolio           $6,157,279      $4,439,522      $5,568,740
     Total mortgages 60+
      days delinquent in
      the master servicing
      portfolio (3)            5.13%           4.82%           5.38%

     (1) Based on core operating earnings.
     (2) Non-performing assets include mortgages in the investment portfolio
         that are 90+ days delinquent plus other real estate owned.
     (3) Includes foreclosures and delinquent bankruptcies.


                          IMPAC FUNDING CORPORATION
                                (in thousands)
                                 (unaudited)


     Balance Sheets:             March 31,      December 31,
                                   2002            2001
     Cash                        $31,149         $28,612
     Securities
      available-for-sale             173           3,394
     Mortgage loans
      held-for-sale              386,373         174,172
     Mortgage servicing
      rights                       7,814           8,468
     Premises and
      equipment, net               5,002           5,333
     Other assets                 20,343          19,823
       Total Assets             $450,854        $239,802

     Warehouse facilities       $383,778        $174,136
     Due to affiliates            14,500          14,500
     Deferred revenue              3,858           4,479
     Other liabilities            28,136          27,367
     Shareholders' equity         20,582          19,320
       Total Liabilities
        and Shareholders'
        Equity                  $450,854        $239,802


     Statements of                                          For the Three
      Operations:           For the Three Months Ended,     Months Ended,
                                    March 31,                December 31,
                               2002            2001             2001
     Interest income         $6,646          $7,492           $5,861
     Interest expense         4,975           7,198            4,263
       Net interest
        income                1,671             294            1,598

     Gain on sale of
      loans                  16,158           7,649           14,003
     Loan servicing
      income (expense)         (357)          1,032             (168)
     Other non-interest
      income                  1,735              46            4,684
       Total non-interest
        income               17,536           8,727           18,519

     Personnel expense        5,573           3,185            5,783
     General and
      administrative and
      other expense           4,090           2,479            3,852
     Amortization and
      impairment of
      mortgage servicing
      rights                  1,499           1,053            1,587
     Mark-to-market gain
      - SFAS 133               (448)            (17)             391
     Provision for
      repurchases and
      loan losses               435               6            2,983
       Total
        non-interest
        expense              11,149           6,706           14,596

       Earnings before
        income taxes and
        cumulative effect of
        change in accounting
        principle             8,058           2,315           5,521
     Income taxes             3,403           1,000           2,435
       Earnings before
        cumulative effect of
        change in accounting
        principle             4,655           1,315           3,086
     Cumulative effect of
      change in accounting
      principle                  --              17              --
        Net earnings          4,655           1,298           3,086
     Less: Cash dividends
      on preferred stock     (1,980)         (1,964)             --
        Net earnings
         (loss) available
         to common
         stockholders        $2,675           $(666)         $3,086


                          IMPAC FUNDING CORPORATION
                                (in thousands)
                                 (unaudited)


     Production Summary
      (excluding premiums
      paid):                                                For the Three
                          For the Three Months Ended,       Months Ended,
                                   March 31,                December 31,
                              2002            2001           2001
                           Volume    %     Volume    %     Volume      %
    Production by Type:
      Fixed rate         $362,606   31    $431,868   72    $401,218    41
      Second trust
       deeds               13,496    1       9,954    2     $13,195     1
      Adjustable rate:
        Six month
         LIBOR ARM's      523,730            3,044          248,719
        Six month
         LIBOR Hybrids    284,352          152,302          313,944
      Total adjustable
       rate              808,082    68     155,346   26     562,663    58
      Total loan
       production     $1,184,184          $597,168         $977,076

     Production by
      Channel:
       Correspondent
        acquisitions    $877,542    74    $466,820   78    $715,645    73
       Wholesale and
        retail
        originations     235,417    20     130,348   22     192,862    20
       Novelle Financial
        Services          71,225     6          --    0      68,569     7
     Total loan
      production      $1,184,184          $597,168         $977,076

     Production by Credit
      Quality:
       Alt-A loans     $1,107,450   94    $591,384   99    $902,899    92
       B/C loans           76,734    6       5,784    1      74,177     8
     Total loan
      production       $1,184,184         $597,168         $977,076

     Production by
      Purpose:
       Purchase          $648,230   55    $382,240   64    $565,496    58
       Refinance          535,954   45     214,928   36     411,580    42
     Total loan
      production       $1,184,184         $597,168         $977,076

     Production by
      Prepayment Penalty:
       With prepayment
        penalty          $817,251   69    $382,142   64    $650,504    67
       Without
        prepayment
        penalty           366,933   31     215,026   36     326,572    33
     Total loan
      production       $1,184,184         $597,168         $977,076


                     
SOURCE Impac Mortgage Holdings, Inc.

CONTACT:
Tania Jernigan of Impac Mortgage Holdings, Inc., +1-949-475-3600, tjernigan@impaccompanies.com
URL: http://http://www.impaccompanies.com/IMH/IMH_Main.asp

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