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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.  20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark one)
[X]
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2014

[   ]
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from ___________ to _____________

Commission file number: 333-155428

REDWOOD MORTGAGE INVESTORS IX, LLC
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Delaware
26-3541068
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)


   
1825 S. Grant Street, Suite 250, San Mateo, CA
94402-2678
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)

(650) 365-5341
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)







 
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. [X] YES    [   ] NO

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
[X] YES    [   ] NO

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer [   ]
Accelerated filer [   ]
Non-accelerated filer   [   ]
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
Smaller reporting company [X]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
[   ] YES    [X] NO

 
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Part I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

REDWOOD MORTGAGE INVESTORS IX, LLC
Balance Sheets
June 30, 2014 (unaudited) and December 31, 2013 (audited)

ASSETS
 
   
June 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2014
   
2013
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
872,995
   
$
1,176,630
 
                 
Loans, secured by deeds of trust
               
Principal
   
17,355,040
     
14,698,430
 
Advances
   
10,813
     
1,039
 
Accrued interest
   
135,197
     
112,521
 
Total loans
   
17,501,050
     
14,811,990
 
                 
Receivable from affiliate
   
34,459
     
15,037
 
Prepaid expenses
   
     
25,000
 
Loan administration fees, net
   
109,854
     
91,344
 
                 
Total assets
 
$
18,518,358
   
$
16,120,001
 


LIABILITIES, INVESTORS IN APPLICANT STATUS, AND MEMBERS’ CAPITAL
 
Liabilities
               
Accrued fees & other accounts payable
 
$
213
   
$
275
 
Payable to affiliate – Loan Funding
   
310,000
     
 
Payable to affiliate - Other
   
18,032
     
15,650
 
Total liabilities
   
328,245
     
15,925
 
                 
Investors in applicant status
   
447,000
     
443,350
 
                 
Members’ capital
               
Members’ capital, subject to redemption, net
   
17,719,081
     
15,642,516
 
Managers’ capital, net
   
24,032
     
18,210
 
Total members’ capital
   
17,743,113
     
15,660,726
 
                 
Total liabilities, investors in applicant status and members’ capital
 
$
18,518,358
   
$
16,120,001
 



The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


 
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REDWOOD MORTGAGE INVESTORS IX, LLC
Statements of Income
For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 (unaudited)


   
Three Months Ended
June 30,
   
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
   
2014
   
2013
   
2014
   
2013
 
Revenues
                               
Interest income
                               
Loans, net
 
$
333,001
   
$
253,450
   
$
648,179
   
$
514,746
 
Imputed interest on formation loan
   
4,096
     
3,585
     
7,918
     
7,101
 
Total interest income
   
337,097
     
257,035
     
656,097
     
521,847
 
                                 
Interest expense – amortization of discount
                               
on formation loan
   
4,096
     
3,585
     
7,918
     
7,101
 
Net interest income
   
333,001
     
253,450
     
648,179
     
514,746
 
                                 
Late fees
   
3,058
     
481
     
4,277
     
3,330
 
Other
   
     
     
49
     
100
 
Total revenues, net
   
336,059
     
253,931
     
652,505
     
518,176
 
                                 
Provision for loan losses
   
     
     
     
 
                                 
Operating expenses
                               
Mortgage servicing fees
   
9,789
     
7,960
     
18,802
     
15,567
 
Asset management fees
   
18,031
     
     
18,031
     
 
Costs through RMC
   
10,596
     
28,053
     
52,179
     
55,514
 
Professional services
   
20,954
     
20,955
     
81,687
     
24,280
 
Other
   
14,742
     
7,742
     
18,012
     
9,803
 
Total operating expenses
   
74,112
     
64,710
     
188,711
     
105,164
 
Net income
 
$
261,947
   
$
189,221
   
$
463,794
   
$
413,012
 
                                 
Net income
                               
                                 
Members (99%)
 
$
259,328
   
$
187,329
   
$
459,156
   
$
408,882
 
Managers (1%)
   
2,619
     
1,892
     
4,638
     
4,130
 
   
$
261,947
   
$
189,221
   
$
463,794
   
$
413,012
 



The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 
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REDWOOD MORTGAGE INVESTORS IX, LLC
Statements of Changes in Members’ Capital
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2014 (unaudited)


         
Members
 
   
Investors
                         
   
In
         
Unallocated
             
   
Applicant
         
Syndication
   
Formation
       
   
Status
   
Capital
   
Costs
   
Loan
   
Capital, net
 
Balances at December 31, 2013
  $ 443,350     $ 17,362,065     $ (746,946 )   $ (972,603 )   $ 15,642,516  
Contributions on application
    2,150,568                          
Contributions admitted to members' capital
    (2,146,918 )     2,146,918                   2,146,918  
Premiums paid on application by RMC
    3,500                          
Premiums admitted to members' capital
    (3,500 )     3,500                   3,500  
Net income
          459,156                   459,156  
Earnings distributed to members
          (612,449 )                 (612,449 )
Earnings distributed used in DRIP
          330,875                   330,875  
Member's redemptions
                             
Formation loan funding
                      (155,790 )     (155,790 )
Formation loan payments received
                             
Syndication costs incurred
                (95,645 )           (95,645 )
Early withdrawal penalties
                             
                                         
Balances at June 30, 2014
  $ 447,000     $ 19,690,065     $ (842,591 )   $ (1,128,393 )   $ 17,719,081  
 
 
 
   
Managers
       
         
Unallocated
         
Total
 
         
Syndication
         
Members’
 
   
Capital
   
Costs
   
Capital, net
   
Capital
 
Balances at December 31, 2013
  $ 25,755     $ (7,545 )   $ 18,210     $ 15,660,726  
Contributions on application
                       
Contributions admitted to members' capital
    2,150             2,150       2,149,068  
Premiums paid on application by RMC
                       
Premiums admitted to members' capital
                      3,500  
Net income
    4,638             4,638       463,794  
Earnings distributed to members
                      (612,449 )
Earnings distributed used in DRIP
                      330,875  
Members’ redemptions
                       
Formation loan funding
                      (155,790 )
Formation loan payments received
                       
Syndication costs incurred
          (966 )     (966 )     (96,611 )
Early withdrawal penalties
                       
                                 
Balances at June 30, 2014
  $ 32,543     $ (8,511 )   $ 24,032     $ 17,743,113  



The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


 
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REDWOOD MORTGAGE INVESTORS IX, LLC
Statements of Cash Flows
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 (unaudited)
 
   
2014
   
2013
 
Cash flows from operating activities
               
Net income
 
$
463,794
   
$
413,012
 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided
               
by (used in) operating activities
               
Amortization of loan origination fees
   
55,752
     
71,195
 
Interest income, imputed on formation loan
   
(7,918
)
   
(7,101
)
Amortization of discount on formation loan
   
7,918
     
7,101
 
Change in operating assets and liabilities
               
Accrued interest
   
(22,677
)
   
(5,133
)
Advances
   
(9,774
)
   
1,010
)
Receivable from affiliate
   
(19,422
)
   
(7,809
)
Prepaid Expenses
   
25,000
     
 
Loan administration fees
   
(74,262
)
   
(70,322
)
Accounts payable
   
(62
)
   
9,363
 
Payable to affiliate
   
312,382
     
12,465
 
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
   
730,731
     
423,781
 
Cash flows from investing activities
               
Loans funded
   
(7,656,250
)
   
(6,774,916
)
Loans acquired from affiliates
   
     
 
Principal collected on loans
   
4,999,640
     
7,600,566
 
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
   
(2,656,610
)
   
825,650
 
Cash flows from financing activities
               
Contributions by member applicants
   
2,156,219
     
463,706
 
Members’ withdrawals
   
(281,574
)
   
(305,988
)
Syndication costs paid, net
   
(96,611
)
   
(32,119
)
Formation loan, funding
   
(155,790
)
   
(31,443
)
Formation loan, collections
   
     
559
 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
   
1,622,244
     
94,715
 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
   
(303,635
)
   
1,344,146
 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
   
1,176,630
     
1,964,536
 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of quarter
 
$
872,995
   
$
3,308,682
 



The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


 
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REDWOOD MORTGAGE INVESTORS IX, LLC
Notes to Financial Statements
June 30, 2014 (unaudited)


 
NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION AND GENERAL

In the opinion of the managers, the accompanying unaudited financial statements contain all adjustments, consisting of normal, recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly the financial information included therein. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements included in the company’s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The results of operations for the six month period ended June 30, 2014 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results to be expected for the full year.

Redwood Mortgage Investors IX, LLC (the company) is a Delaware limited liability company formed in October 2008 to make loans secured primarily by first and second deeds of trust on California real estate.

Redwood Mortgage Corp. (RMC) and its wholly-owned subsidiary Gymno LLC (Gymno) are the managers of the company. The mortgage loans the company invests in are arranged and are generally serviced by RMC. The managers are solely responsible for managing the business and affairs of the company, subject to the voting rights of the members on specified matters. Any one of the managers acting alone has the power and authority to act for and bind the company.

The rights, duties and powers of the managers and members of the company are governed by the company’s operating agreement and the Delaware Limited Liability Company Act.

Members representing a majority of the outstanding units may, without the concurrence of the managers, vote to: (i) dissolve the company, (ii) amend the operating agreement, subject to certain limitations, (iii) approve or disapprove the sale of all or substantially all of the assets of the company or (iv) remove or replace one or all of the managers. The description of the company's operating agreement contained in these financial statements provides only general information.

A majority in interest of the members is required to elect a new manager to continue the company business after a manager ceases to be a manager due to its withdrawal.

Profits and losses are allocated among the members according to their respective capital accounts monthly after 1% of the profits and losses are allocated to the managers. The allocation to the managers (combined) may not exceed 1%. The monthly results are subject to subsequent adjustment as a result of quarterly and year-end accounting and reporting. Members may elect to have all or a portion of their monthly distributions reinvested in additional units, subject to the availability of units under the distribution reinvestment plan (DRIP). Members may withdraw from the distribution reinvestment plan with written notice. No provision for federal and state income taxes (other than an $800 state minimum tax) is made in the financial statements since income taxes are the obligation of the members if and when income taxes apply. Investors should not expect the company to provide tax benefits of the type commonly associated with limited liability company tax shelter investments.

There are substantial restrictions on transferability of units and accordingly an investment in the company is non-liquid. Members have no right to withdraw from the company or to obtain the return of their capital account for at least one year from the date of purchase of units. In order to provide a certain degree of liquidity, we have adopted a unit redemption program, whereby after the one year period, a member may redeem all or part of their units, subject to certain limitations.

The description of the company's operating agreement contained in these financial statements provides only general information. Members should refer to the company's operating agreement for a more complete description of the provisions.


 
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REDWOOD MORTGAGE INVESTORS IX, LLC
Notes to Financial Statements
June 30, 2014 (unaudited)


 
NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION AND GENERAL (continued)

Distribution reinvestment plan

Members may elect to have all or a portion of their monthly distributions reinvested in additional units, subject to the availability of units under the distribution reinvestment plan. Members may withdraw from the distribution reinvestment plan with written notice.

Liquidity and unit redemption program

There are substantial restrictions on transferability of company units and accordingly an investment in the company is non-liquid. There is no public or secondary market for the units and none is expected to develop. Members have no right to withdraw from the company or to obtain the return of their capital account for at least one year from the date of purchase of units.

In order to provide a certain degree of liquidity, after the one year period, a member may redeem all or part of their units, subject to certain limitations. The price paid for redeemed units will be based on the lesser of the purchase price paid by the redeeming member or the member's capital account balance as of the date of each redemption payment. Redemption value will be calculated as follows:

·  
For redemptions beginning after one year (but before two years) 92% of purchase price or 92% of the capital account balance, whichever is less;

·  
For redemptions beginning after two years (but before three years) 94% of purchase price or 94% of the capital account balance, whichever is less;

·  
For redemptions beginning after three years (but before four years) 96% of purchase price or 96% of the capital account balance, whichever is less;

·  
For redemptions beginning after four years (but before five years) 98% of purchase price or 98% of the capital account balance, whichever is less;

·  
For redemptions beginning after five years, 100% of purchase price or 100% of the capital account balance, whichever is less.

The company will attempt to redeem units quarterly, subject to certain limitations.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, with respect to any redemption, the number of units that may be redeemed per quarter per individual member will be subject to a maximum of the greater of 100,000 units or 25% of the member's units outstanding. For redemption requests requiring more than one quarter to fully redeem, the percentage discount amount that applies when the redemption payments begin will continue to apply throughout the entire redemption period and will apply to all units covered by such redemption request regardless of when the final redemption payment is made.

The company will not establish a reserve from which to fund redemptions. The company's capacity to redeem member units upon request is restricted to the availability of company cash flow. The company will not, in any calendar year, redeem more than 5% of the weighted average number of units outstanding during the twelve month period immediately prior to the date of the redemption.

Offering and proceeds

The company filed with the SEC a second registration statement (on Form S-11), which was declared effective in December 2012 that in substance extended the offering of member units past the sunset date of the registration of the initial public offering, which was filed in November 2008. The December 2012 registration statement offers up to 150,000,000 units of the company’s membership interests to the public and 37,500,000 units to its members pursuant to its distribution reinvestment plan.

 
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REDWOOD MORTGAGE INVESTORS IX, LLC
Notes to Financial Statements
June 30, 2014 (unaudited)


 
NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION AND GENERAL (continued)

Offering and proceeds (continued)

The following summarizes the status of all offering proceeds, at $1 per unit, as of June 30, 2014.

Proceeds from investors in applicant status (later accepted by the managers):
$
18,913,387   
 
Proceeds under our distribution reinvestment plan from electing members:
$
1,501,239   
 
Proceeds from premiums paid by RMC:
$
135,534   
(1)
Total proceeds from units sold in the offerings:
$
20,550,160   
 

 
(1)
If a member acquired their units through an unsolicited sale, their capital account will be credited with their capital contribution plus the amount of the sales commissions, if any, paid by Redwood Mortgage Corp. that are specially allocated to the member.

Contributed capital - manager

The managers’ required capital contribution is 1/10 of 1% of the aggregate capital accounts of the members.

Managers' interest

If a manager is removed, withdrawn or is terminated, the company will pay to the manager all amounts then accrued and owing to the manager. Additionally, the company will terminate the manager's interest in the company's profits, losses, distributions and capital by payment of an amount in cash equal to the then present fair value of such interest.

Syndication costs

In conjunction with the start-up of the company and ongoing offering of member units, RMI 9 incurs syndication costs including legal and accounting fees, printing, mailing, distribution costs, filing fees, reimbursements to participating broker-dealers for due diligence expenses, reimbursements for training and education meetings for associated persons of a FINRA member, and marketing reallowances of up to 1% of gross offering proceeds (sale of units, excluding DRIP and premium units) but excluding certain sales commissions paid by RMC, principally to broker dealers. Syndication costs are charged against members’ capital and are allocated to individual members consistent with the company's operating agreement.  To the extent that the syndication costs exceed 4.5% of gross primary offering proceeds, RMC pays the costs on behalf of the company, and requests reimbursement on a quarterly basis up to an amount equal to the 4.5% of gross-primary-offering-proceeds limitation. At such time as RMC is reimbursed in full, subject to the 4.5% limitation, the company will pay any additional costs directly.

Sales commissions - formation loans

Sales commissions are paid by RMC, one of the managers, to the broker dealers, and are not paid directly by the company out of the offering proceeds. The company loans to RMC amounts to pay all sales commissions to broker dealers for sales of member interests and amounts payable in connection with premiums on unsolicited orders. This loan is unsecured and non-interest bearing and is referred to as the “formation loan.” During the offering period, RMC will repay annually, one tenth of the principal balance of the formation loan as of December 31 of the prior year. Upon completion of the offering, the formation loan will be amortized over 10 years and repaid in 10 equal annual installments. The formation loan has been deducted from members’ capital in the balance sheets. As amounts are received from RMC as payments on the loan, the deduction from capital will be reduced. Interest has been imputed at the market rate of interest in effect at the end of each quarter for the new additions to the loan. If the managers are removed and RMC is no longer receiving payments for services rendered, the formation loan is forgiven.


 
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REDWOOD MORTGAGE INVESTORS IX, LLC
Notes to Financial Statements
June 30, 2014 (unaudited)


 
NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION AND GENERAL (continued)

Income taxes and Members’ capital – tax basis

Income taxes – federal and state – are the obligation of the members, if and when taxes apply, other than for the minimum annual California franchise tax paid by the company.

Members’ capital reconciliation

A reconciliation of members’ capital in the financial statements to the tax basis of company capital is presented in the following table.

   
June 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2014
   
2013
 
Members’ capital - financial statements
 
$
17,743,113
   
$
15,660,726
 
Unallocated syndication costs
   
851,102
     
754,491
 
Allowance for loan losses
   
     
 
Formation loans receivable
   
1,128,393
     
972,603
 
                 
Members’ capital - tax basis
 
$
19,722,608
   
$
17,387,820
 

Term of the Company

The company is scheduled to terminate in 2028, unless sooner terminated as provided in the operating agreement.


NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Management estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) requires management to make estimates and assumptions about the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities, at the dates of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported periods. Such estimates relate principally to the determination of the fair value of loans, primarily loans designated impaired, and the fair value of the related real estate collateral and real estate owned, if any. Actual results could differ significantly from these estimates.

- Fair Value Estimates

GAAP defines fair value as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date (i.e. the balance sheet date). An orderly transaction is a transaction that assumes exposure to the market for a period prior to the measurement date to allow for marketing activities that are usual and customary for transactions involving such assets and liabilities; it is not a forced transaction. Market participants are buyers and sellers in the principal market that are (i) independent, (ii) knowledgeable, (iii) able to transact and (iv) willing to transact.


 
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REDWOOD MORTGAGE INVESTORS IX, LLC
Notes to Financial Statements
June 30, 2014 (unaudited)


NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

- Fair Value Estimates (continued)

Fair values of assets and liabilities are determined based on the fair value hierarchy established in GAAP. The hierarchy is comprised of three levels of inputs to be used:

 
-
Level 1 inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the company has the ability to access at the measurement date. An active market is a market in which transactions occur with sufficient frequency and volume to provide pricing information on an ongoing basis.
 
-
Level 2 inputs are inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly.
 
-
Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability. Unobservable inputs reflect the company’s own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability (including assumptions about risk). Unobservable inputs are developed based on the best information available in the circumstances and may include the company’s own data.

For secured loans, the collaterals’ fair values are reviewed quarterly and the protective equity for each loan is computed. As used herein, “protective equity” is the arithmetic difference between the fair value of the collateral, net of any senior liens, and the loan balance, where “loan balance” is the sum of the unpaid principal, advances and the recorded interest thereon. This computation is done for each loan (whether performing or designated impaired).

The fair value of the collateral is determined by exercise of judgment based on management’s experience informed by appraisals (by licensed appraisers), brokers’ opinion of values, and publicly available information on in-market transactions.  These sources would be considered Level 2 inputs.

Appraisals of commercial real property generally present three approaches to estimating value:  1) market-comparables or sales approach; 2) cost to replace and 3) capitalized cash flows or investment approach. These approaches may or may not result in a common, single value. The market-comparables approach may yield several different values depending on certain basic assumptions, such as, determining highest and best use (which may or may not be the current use); determining the condition (e.g. as-is, when-completed, or for land when-entitled); and determining the unit of value (e.g. as a series of individual unit sales or as a bulk disposition).

Management has the requisite familiarity with the markets it lends in generally and of the properties lent on specifically to analyze sale comparables and assess their suitability/applicability. Management is acquainted with market participants – investors, developers, brokers, lenders – that are useful, relevant secondary sources of data and information regarding valuation and valuation variability. These secondary sources may have familiarity with and perspectives on pending transactions, successful strategies to optimize value, and the history and details of specific properties – on and off the market – that enhance the process and analysis that is particularly and principally germane to establishing value for property types – or individual properties that – do not transact regularly and/or would not qualify for traditional (e.g. bank) financing.

- Allowance for loan losses

Loans and the related advances and accrued interest are analyzed on a quarterly basis for ultimate recoverability. Delinquencies are identified and followed as part of the loan system. Delinquencies are determined based upon contractual terms. If events and or changes in circumstances cause management to have serious doubts about the collectability of the payments of interest and principal in accordance with the loan agreement, a loan may be designated as impaired (impaired loans). Any subsequent payments on impaired loans are applied to late fees, then to the accrued interest, then to advances, and lastly to principal.


 
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REDWOOD MORTGAGE INVESTORS IX, LLC
Notes to Financial Statements
June 30, 2014 (unaudited)


NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

- Allowance for loan losses (continued)

Performing loans, are aggregated by the property type of the underlying collateral, and for each loan and for the total by property type, the amount of protective equity or amount of exposure to loss (i.e., the dollar amount of the deficiency of the fair value of the underlying collateral to the loan balance) is computed.

For impaired loans, a provision is made for loan losses to adjust the allowance for loan losses to an amount considered by management to be adequate such that the net carrying amount (principal, plus advances, plus accrued interest less the specific allowance) is reduced to the estimated fair value of the related collateral, net of any senior loans and net of any costs to sell in arriving at net realizable value if planned disposition of the asset securing a loan is by way of sale.

Based on its knowledge of the borrowers and their historical (and expected) performance, and the exposure to loss, management estimates an appropriate reserve by property type and for individual loans in the loan portfolio. Because the company is an asset-based lender, except as to certain consumer loans, and because specific regions, neighborhoods and even properties within the same neighborhoods, vary significantly as to real estate values and transaction activity, general market trends, which may be indicative of a change in the risk of a loss, and a borrower’s credit worthiness are secondary to the condition of the property, the property type and the neighborhood/region in which the property is located.

The company charges off uncollectible loans and related receivables directly to the allowance account once it is determined the full amount is not collectible.

- Performance Estimates

Since the inception of operations in the second half of 2009 through the quarter ended June 30, 2014, the company has distributed cash of $3,362,000 (including $1,501,239 reinvested in DRIP units) to the members, based upon the managers’ projections of net income using several variables which include, but are not limited to, an average rate of return for the loan portfolio, turnover rate of the loan portfolio, and the availability of quality loans for investment. The company’s net income, applicable to members, during this period has been $2,646,000.  Distributions are reflected as a return of capital on the statement of changes in member’s capital. Provided the company remains fully invested in performing mortgage loans, and sales of member interests continue at an accelerating rate, this difference of $716,000 is expected to diminish and be eliminated in future years.

Cash and cash equivalents

The company considers all highly liquid financial instruments with maturities of three months or less at the time of purchase to be cash equivalents. Periodically, company cash balances in banks exceed federally insured limits.

Loans and interest income

Loans generally are stated at the unpaid principal balance (principal). Management has discretion to pay amounts (advances) to third parties on behalf of borrowers to protect the company’s interest in the loan. Advances include, but are not limited to, the payment of interest and principal on a senior lien to prevent foreclosure by the senior lien holder, property taxes, insurance premiums, and attorney fees. Advances generally are stated at the amount paid out on the borrower's behalf and any accrued interest on the amount paid out, until repaid by the borrower.



 
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REDWOOD MORTGAGE INVESTORS IX, LLC
Notes to Financial Statements
June 30, 2014 (unaudited)


NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

Loans and interest income (continued)

From time to time, the company negotiates and enters into loan modifications with borrowers whose loans are delinquent. If the loan modification results in a significant reduction in the cash flow compared to the original note, the modification is deemed a troubled debt restructuring and a loss is recognized. In the normal course of the company’s operations, loans that mature may be renewed at then current market rates and terms for new loans. Such renewals are not designated as impaired, unless the matured loan was previously designated as impaired.

Interest is accrued daily based on the principal of the loans. An impaired loan continues to accrue as long as the loan is in the process of collection and is considered to be well-secured. Loans are placed on non-accrual status at the earlier of management’s determination that the primary source of repayment will come from the foreclosure and subsequent sale of the collateral securing the loan (which usually occurs when a notice of sale is filed) or when the loan is no longer considered well-secured. When a loan is placed on non-accrual status, the accrual of interest is discontinued; however, previously recorded interest is not reversed. A loan may return to accrual status when all delinquent interest and principal payments become current in accordance with the terms of the loan agreement.

Loan administration fees are capitalized and amortized over the life of the loan on a straight-line method which approximates the effective interest method.

Recently issued accounting pronouncements

There are no recently effective or issued but not yet effective accounting pronouncements which would have a material effect on the company’s reported financial position or results of operations.


NOTE 3 – MANAGERS AND OTHER RELATED PARTIES

The managers are allocated one percent of the profits and losses, which amounted to $2,619 and $1,892 for the three months ended, and $4,638 and $4,130 for the six months ended, June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

Formation loan

Formation loan transactions are presented in the following table for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and from inception to June 30, 2014.

 
Six months Ended
   
Since
Inception
 
Member contributions to date
$
2,146,918  
     
$
19,360,387  
 
               
Balance, beginning of period
$
972,603  
   
$
—   
 
Formation loan made
 
155,790  
     
1,360,477  
 
Unamortized discount on formation loan
 
(21,033  
)
   
(145,5555
)
Formation loan made, net
 
1,107,360  
     
1,214,922   
 
               
Repayments received from RMC
 
—   
     
(229,297  
)
Early withdrawal penalties applied
 
—   
      
(2,787  
)
Formation loan, net
 
1,107,360  
          
982,838  
 
               
Unamortized discount on imputed interest
 
21,033  
     
145,555  
 
Balance, June 30, 2014
$
1,128,393  
   
$
1,128,393  
 

 
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REDWOOD MORTGAGE INVESTORS IX, LLC
Notes to Financial Statements
June 30, 2014 (unaudited)


NOTE 3 – MANAGERS AND OTHER RELATED PARTIES (continued)

Formation loan (continued)

The formation loan has been deducted from members’ capital in the balance sheets. As amounts are collected from RMC, the deduction from capital will be reduced. Interest has been imputed at the market rate of interest in effect at the end of each quarter for the new additions to the loan. If the managers are removed and RMC is no longer receiving payments for services rendered, the formation loan is forgiven.

The future minimum payments on the formation loan are presented in the following table ($ in thousands).

2014
 
$
97,260
 
2015
   
112,839
 
2016
   
112,839
 
2017
   
112,839
 
2018
   
112,839
 
Thereafter
   
579,777
 
Total
 
$
1,128,393
 

RMC is required to repay the formation loan. During the offering period, RMC will repay annually, one tenth of the principal balance of the formation loan as of December 31 of the prior year. Upon completion of the offering, the formation loan will be amortized over 10 years and repaid in 10 equal annual installments.

The following commissions and/or fees are paid by the borrowers to the managers and their affiliates and are not an expense of the company.

- Brokerage commissions, loan originations

For fees in connection with the review, selection, evaluation, negotiation and extension of loans, RMC may collect a loan brokerage commission that is expected to range from approximately 2% to 5% of the principal amount of each loan made during the year. Total loan brokerage commissions are limited to an amount not to exceed 4% of the total company assets per year. The loan brokerage commissions are paid by the borrowers, and thus, are not an expense of the company. Loan brokerage commissions paid by the borrowers were $59,288 and $33,200 for the three months ended, and $111,989 and $61,740 for the six months ended, June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

- Other fees

RMC or Gymno will receive fees for processing, notary, document preparation, credit investigation, reconveyance, and other mortgage related fees. The amounts received are customary for comparable services in the geographic area where the property securing the loan is located, payable solely by the borrower and not by the company. These fees totaled $6,451 and $1,959 for the three months ended, and $14,590 and $5,309 for the six months, ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

 
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REDWOOD MORTGAGE INVESTORS IX, LLC
Notes to Financial Statements
June 30, 2014 (unaudited)


NOTE 3 – MANAGERS AND OTHER RELATED PARTIES (continued)

The following fees are paid by the company to the managers.

- Loan administrative fees

RMC will receive a loan administrative fee in an amount up to 1% of the principal amount of each new loan originated or acquired on the company's behalf by RMC for services rendered in connection with the selection and underwriting of potential loans. Such fees are payable by the company upon the closing of each loan. Loan administration fees incurred and paid by the company to RMC were approximately $43,385 and $29,676 for the three months ended, and $74,262 and $70,322 for the six months ended, June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

- Mortgage servicing fees

RMC earns mortgage servicing fees from the company of up to one-quarter of one percent (0.25%) annually of the unpaid principal of the loan portfolio or such lesser amount as is reasonable and customary in the geographic area where the property securing the mortgage is located. RMC is entitled to receive these fees regardless of whether specific mortgage payments are collected. The mortgage servicing fees are accrued monthly on all loans. Remittance to RMC is made monthly unless the loan has been assigned a specific loss reserve, at which point remittance is deferred until the specific loss reserve is no longer required, or the property has been acquired by the company. RMC, in its sole discretion, may elect to accept less than the maximum amount of the mortgage servicing fee to enhance the earnings of the company. An increase or decrease in this fee within the limits set by the operating agreement directly affects the yield to the members. Mortgage servicing fees incurred and paid were $9,789 and $7,960 for the three months, and $18,802 and $15,567 for the six months, ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

- Asset management fees

The managers are entitled to receive a monthly asset management fee for managing the company's portfolio and operations in an amount up to three-quarters of one percent (0.75%) annually of the portion of the capital originally committed to investment in mortgages, not including leverage, and including up to 2% of working capital reserves. This amount will be recomputed annually after the second full year of operations by subtracting from the then fair value of the company’s loans plus working capital reserves, an amount equal to the outstanding debt.

The managers, in their sole discretion, may elect to accept less than the maximum amount of the asset management fee to enhance the earnings of the company. For the three months ended June 30, 2014 the managers waived 50% of the asset management fee to which they were entitled.  For periods prior to April 1, 2014, the managers waived the entire asset management fee.  An increase or decrease in this fee, within the limits set by the operating agreement, directly affects the yield to the members. There is no assurance the managers will decrease or waive these fees in the future. The decision to waive fees and the amount, if any, to be waived, is made by the managers in their sole discretion.

Asset management fees paid to the managers are presented in the following table for the three and six months ended June 30.

 
Three months ended June 30,
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
Maximum chargeable by the managers
  $ 36,063     $ 30,653     $ 70,326     $ 60,378  
Waived by the managers
    (18,032 )     (30,653 )     (52,295 )     (60,378 )
Charged
  $ 18,031     $     $ 18,031     $  

 
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REDWOOD MORTGAGE INVESTORS IX, LLC
Notes to Financial Statements
June 30, 2014 (unaudited)


NOTE 3 – MANAGERS AND OTHER RELATED PARTIES (continued)

- Costs through RMC

RMC, a manager, per the operating agreement, may request reimbursement  by the company for operating expenses incurred on behalf of the company, including without limitation, accounting and audit fees, legal fees and expenses, postage and preparation of reports to members, and out-of-pocket general and administration expenses. Certain costs (e.g. postage) can be allocated specifically to a fund.  Other costs are allocated on a pro-rata basis (e.g. by the funds’ percentage of total capital of all funds). Payroll and consulting fees are broken out first based on activity, and then allocated to funds on a pro-rata basis based on either a specific asset base or capital percentage. The decision to request reimbursement of any qualifying charges is made by RMC in its sole discretion. Operating expenses were $10,596 and $28,053 for the three months ended, and $52,179 and $55,514 for the six months ended, June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.  During the second quarter of 2014, the expense allocations were revised retroactive to January 1, 2014, resulting in a decrease to the cost allocations for the first quarter of 2014 of approximately $15,000.

- Syndication costs

Syndication costs incurred by the company, or reimbursed by the company to RMC, are summarized in the following table for the six months ended June 30.

   
2014
   
2013
 
Balance, January 1
 
$
754,491
   
$
671,232
 
Costs reimbursed to RMC (1)
   
96,094
     
32,523
 
Costs paid by the company
   
517
     
 
Early withdrawal penalties applied (3)
   
     
(404
)
Allocated to date (2)
   
     
 
                 
Balance, June 30
 
$
851,102
   
$
703,351
 
                 
Gross offering proceeds
 
$
18,913,387
   
$
15,630,017
 
Percent reimbursed to RMC
   
4.50
%
   
4.50
%

(1)  
The syndication costs are substantially front-ended, and paid by RMC as an advance to the company to the extent costs exceed 4.5% of the cumulative-to-date gross offering proceeds.  RMC is reimbursed for these costs quarterly up to the 4.5% limitation.  As of June 30, 2014, RMC had incurred approximately $2,932,000 of syndication costs for the start-up of the company and continued offering of the company’s units, of which approximately $2,081,000 will be subject to reimbursement by the company to RMC, per the operating agreement, pending future sales of member units. When RMC is repaid in full, subject to the 4.5% limitation, the company will pay any additional costs directly. As of June 30, 2013, RMC had incurred approximately $2,560,000 of syndication costs for the company, of which approximately $1,885,000 was not yet subject to reimbursement.
(2)  
Allocation of the syndication costs to the individual investors’ capital accounts begins after the company’s fifth full fiscal year, in accordance with the terms of the company’s operating agreement and IRS Code Section 709.
(3)  
Redemption penalties collected are applied to the next installment of principal due under the formation loan and to reduce the amount owed RMC for syndication costs.  The amounts credited will be determined by the ratio between the initial amount of the formation loan and the total amount of offering costs incurred by the company.


 
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REDWOOD MORTGAGE INVESTORS IX, LLC
Notes to Financial Statements
June 30, 2014 (unaudited)


NOTE 4 – LOANS

Loans generally are funded at a fixed interest rate with a loan term of up to five years. Loans acquired are generally done so within the first six months of origination, and purchased at the current par value, which approximates fair value. As of June 30, 2014, 47 of the company’s 52 loans (representing 90% of the aggregate principal of the company’s loan portfolio) have a loan term up to five years or less from loan inception. The remaining loans have terms longer than five years. Substantially all loans are written without a prepayment-penalty provision. As of June 30, 2014, 18 loans outstanding (representing 50% of the aggregate principal balance of the company’s loan portfolio) provide for monthly payments of interest only, with the principal due in full at maturity. The remaining loans require monthly payments of principal and interest, typically calculated on a 30 year amortization, with the remaining principal balance due at maturity.

Secured loans unpaid principal balance (principal)

Secured loan transactions are summarized in the following table for the six months ended June 30.

   
2014
   
2013
 
Principal, January 1
 
$
14,698,430
   
$
11,891,017
 
Loans acquired from third party
   
736,000
     
3,710,900
 
Loans acquired from affiliates or managers
   
6,920,250
     
3,064,016
 
Payments received
   
(4,999,640
)
   
(7,600,566
)
Principal, June 30
 
$
17,355,040
   
$
11,065,367
 

Loan characteristics

Secured loans had the characteristics presented in the following table.

   
June 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2014
   
2013
 
Number of secured loans
   
52
     
51
 
Secured loans – principal
 
$
17,355,040
   
$
14,698,430
 
Secured loans – lowest interest rate (fixed)
   
7.25
%
   
7.25
%
Secured loans – highest interest rate (fixed)
   
10.00
%
   
11.00
%
                 
Average secured loan – principal
 
$
333,751
   
$
288,205
 
Average principal as percent of total principal
   
1.92
%
   
1.96
%
Average principal as percent of members’ capital
   
1.88
%
   
1.84
%
Average principal as percent of total assets
   
1.80
%
   
1.79
%
                 
Largest secured loan – principal
 
$
1,200,000
   
$
1,200,000
 
Largest principal as percent of total principal
   
6.91
%
   
8.16
%
Largest principal as percent of members’ capital
   
6.76
%
   
7.66
%
Largest principal as percent of total assets
   
6.48
%
   
7.44
%
                 
Smallest secured loan – principal
 
$
67,716
   
$
68,276
 
Smallest principal as percent of total principal
   
0.39
%
   
0.46
%
Smallest principal as percent of members’ capital
   
0.38
%
   
0.44
%
Smallest principal as percent of total assets
   
0.37
%
   
0.42
%
                 
Number of counties where security is located (all California)
   
14
     
13
 
Largest percentage of principal in one county
   
31.03
%
   
33.18
%
                 
Number of secured loans in foreclosure
   
     
 
Secured loans in foreclosure – principal
   
     
 
                 
Number of secured loans with an interest reserve
   
     
 
Interest reserves
 
$
   
$
 

 
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REDWOOD MORTGAGE INVESTORS IX, LLC
Notes to Financial Statements
June 30, 2014 (unaudited)


NOTE 4 – LOANS (continued)

Loan characteristics (continued)

As of June 30, 2014, the company’s largest loan in the principal of $1,200,000 represents 6.91% of outstanding secured loans and 6.48% of company assets. The loan is secured by a residential property located in Santa Cruz, California, bears an interest rate of 8.75% and matures on August 1, 2015.

Larger loans sometimes increase above 10% of the secured loan portfolio or company assets as these amounts decrease due to member withdrawals, loan payoffs, or due to restructuring of existing loans.

Distribution of loans within California

The distribution of secured loans outstanding by California counties is presented in the following table.

   
June 30, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
 
   
Unpaid Principal Balance
 
Percent
 
Unpaid Principal Balance
Percent
 
San Francisco Bay Area
                   
San Francisco
 
$
3,214,857
 
18.52
%
$
2,081,417
14.16
%
Alameda
   
2,106,919
 
12.14
   
1,328,638
9.04
 
Santa Clara
   
1,936,389
 
11.16
   
1,298,471
8.83
 
San Mateo
   
1,287,116
 
7.42
   
1,288,689
8.77
 
Marin
   
500,000
 
2.88
   
 
Contra Costa
   
174,124
 
1.00
   
735,324
5.00
 
Sonoma
   
67,716
 
0.39
   
68,276
0.46
 
     
9,287,121
 
53.51
   
6,800,815
46.26
 
                     
Other Northern California
                   
Santa Cruz
   
1,200,000
 
6.91
   
1,200,000
8.16
 
Monterey
   
181,645
 
1.05
   
182,405
1.24
 
El Dorado
   
 
   
433,650
2.95
 
     
1,381,645
 
7.96
   
1,816,055
12.35
 
                     
Northern California Total
   
10,668,766
 
61.47
   
8,616,870
58.61
 
                     
Los Angeles & Coastal
                   
Los Angeles
   
5,384,759
 
31.03
   
4,875,928
33.18
 
Orange
   
434,336
 
2.50
   
871,169
5.93
 
San Diego
   
128,040
 
0.74
   
196,663
1.34
 
     
5,947,135
 
34.27
   
5,943,760
40.45
 
                     
Other Southern California
                   
San Bernardino
   
637,398
 
3.67
   
137,800
0.94
 
Riverside
   
101,741
 
0.59
   
 
     
739,139
 
4.26
   
137,800
0.94
 
                     
Southern California Total
   
6,686,274
 
38.53
   
6,081,560
41.39
 
                     
Total Secured Loans
 
$
17,355,040
 
100.00
%
$
14,698,430
100.00
%

 
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REDWOOD MORTGAGE INVESTORS IX, LLC
Notes to Financial Statements
June 30, 2014 (unaudited)


NOTE 4 – LOANS (continued)

Commitments/loan disbursements/construction and rehabilitation loans

The company may make construction loans that are not fully disbursed at loan inception. Construction loans are determined by the managers to be those loans made to borrowers for the construction of entirely new structures or dwellings, whether residential, commercial or multi-family properties. The company will approve and fund the construction loan up to a maximum loan balance. Disbursements will be made periodically as phases of the construction are completed or at such other times as the loan documents may require. Undisbursed construction funds will be held in escrow pending disbursement. Upon project completion, construction loans are reclassified as permanent loans. Funding of construction loans is limited to 10% of the loan portfolio. As of June 30, 2014, the company had no construction loans outstanding.

The company may also make rehabilitation loans. A rehabilitation loan will be approved up to a maximum principal balance and, at loan inception, will be either fully or partially disbursed. If fully disbursed, a rehabilitation escrow account is established and advanced periodically as phases of the rehabilitation are completed or at such other times as the loan documents may require. If not fully disbursed, the rehabilitation loan will be funded from available cash balances and future cash receipts. The company does not maintain a separate cash reserve to fund undisbursed rehabilitation loan obligations. Rehabilitation loan proceeds are generally used to acquire and remodel single family homes for future sale or rental. Upon project completion, rehabilitation loans are reclassified as permanent loans. Funding of rehabilitation loans is limited to 15% of the loan portfolio. At June 30, 2014, the company had no rehabilitation loans.

Lien position

Secured loans had the lien positions presented in the following table.

 
June 30, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
 
 
Loans
 
Principal
 
Percent
 
Loans
 
Principal
 
Percent
 
First trust deeds
39
 
$
13,622,236
 
78
%
35
 
$
10,695,440
 
73
%
Second trust deeds
13
   
3,732,804
 
22
 
16
   
4,002,990
 
27
 
Total secured loans
52
   
17,355,040
 
100
%
51
   
14,698,430
 
100
%
Liens due other lenders at loan closing
     
9,048,717
           
9,783,711
     
Total debt
   
$
26,403,757
         
$
24,482,141
     
                             
Appraised property value at loan closing
   
$
45,975,272
         
$
43,596,000
     
                             
Percent of total debt to appraised
                           
values (LTV) at loan closing(1)
     
57.43
%
         
56.16
%
   

 
(1)
Based on appraised values and liens due other lenders at loan closing. The loan to value (LTV) computation does not take into account subsequent increases or decreases in security property values following the loan closing nor does it include decreases or increases of the amount owing on senior liens to other lenders by payments or interest accruals, if any.


 
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REDWOOD MORTGAGE INVESTORS IX, LLC
Notes to Financial Statements
June 30, 2014 (unaudited)


NOTE 4 – LOANS (continued)

Property type

Secured loans summarized by property type are presented in the following table.

 
June 30, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
 
 
Loans
 
Principal
 
Percent
 
Loans
 
Principal
 
Percent
 
Single family(2)
43
 
$
14,005,360
 
81
%
46
 
$
13,300,082
 
91
%
Multi-family
2
   
758,721
 
4
 
2
   
349,877
 
2
 
Commercial
7
   
2,590,959
 
15
 
3
   
1,048,471
 
7
 
Total secured loans
52
 
$
17,355,040
 
100
%
51
 
$
14,698,430
 
100
%

(2) Single family property type consists of seven loans with principal of $1,879,532 that are owner occupied and 36 loans with a principal balance of $12,125,828 that are non-owner occupied.

Scheduled maturities

Secured loans are scheduled to mature as presented in the following table.

Calendar Year
Loans
 
Principal
 
Percent
 
2014(3)
4
 
$
1,931,794
 
11
%
2015
12
   
5,258,362
 
30
 
2016
9
   
3,135,116
 
18
 
2017
5
   
1,435,797
 
8
 
2018
10
   
2,282,139
 
13
 
2019
11
   
3,241,832
 
19
 
Thereafter
1
   
70,000
 
1
 
Total secured loans
52
 
$
17,355,040
 
100
%

(3) Loans maturing in 2014 from July 1 to December 31

Loans may be repaid or refinanced before, at or after the contractual maturity date. On matured loans, the company may continue to accept payments while pursuing collection of amounts owed from borrowers. Therefore, the above tabulation for scheduled maturities is not a forecast of future cash receipts.

The company reports maturity data based upon the most recent contractual agreement with the borrower. The table above includes two loans with an aggregate principal of $546,794 that are renewals.

Delinquency

Secured loans summarized by payment delinquency are presented in the following table.

   
June 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2014
   
2013
 
Past Due
               
30-89 days
 
$
   
$
596,967
 
90-179 days
   
342,771
     
 
180 or more days
   
     
 
Total past due
   
342,771
     
596,967
 
Current
   
17,012,269
     
14,101,463
 
Total secured loans
 
$
17,355,040
   
$
14,698,430
 


 
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REDWOOD MORTGAGE INVESTORS IX, LLC
Notes to Financial Statements
June 30, 2014 (unaudited)


NOTE 4 – LOANS (continued)

Modifications and troubled debt restructurings

There were no loan modifications made during the three months ended June 30, 2014 or June 30, 2013, and no modifications were in effect as of June 30, 2014 and 2013.

Loans in non-accrual status

At June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, there were no loans designated in non-accrual status.

Impaired loans/allowance for loan losses

At June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the company had not designated any loans as impaired, and had not recorded an allowance for loan losses as all loans were deemed to have protective equity (i.e., low loan-to-value ratio) such that collection is reasonably assured for amounts owing.

The company does not record its loans at fair value on a recurring basis.

On a non-recurring basis, loans designated impaired which had a change during the year to their specific allowance for loan loss, will be recorded at fair value. The company did not have any loans designated impaired at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

Fair Value

The following methods and assumptions are used when estimating fair value.

(a)  
Secured loans other than those designated impaired (Level 2) – The recorded amount of the performing loans (i.e. the loan balance) is deemed to approximate the fair value. The company prices its loans uniquely and generally pricing does not react to other than significant changes in the prevailing interest rate indices. Each loan is reviewed for its delinquency, protective equity (LTV) adjusted for the most recent valuation of the underlying collateral, remaining term to maturity, borrower’s payment history and other factors.  Also considered is the limited resale market for the loans. Most companies or individuals making similar loans as the company intend to hold the loans until maturity as the average contractual term of the loans (and the historical experience of the time the loan is outstanding due to pre-payments) is shorter than conventional mortgages. Further, for substantially all loans, there are no prepayment-penalties to be collected and any potential loan buyers would be hesitant to risk paying above par. Due to these factors sales of the loans are infrequent and an active market does not exist.

(b)  
Secured loans, designated impaired (Level 2) – Secured loans, designated impaired are deemed collateral dependent, and the fair value of the loan is the lesser of the fair value of the collateral or the enforceable amount owing under the note. The fair value of the collateral is determined by exercise of judgment based on management’s experience informed by appraisals (by licensed appraisers), brokers’ opinion of values, and publicly available information on in-market transactions.


 
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REDWOOD MORTGAGE INVESTORS IX, LLC
Notes to Financial Statements
June 30, 2014 (unaudited)


NOTE 4 – LOANS (continued)

Fair Value (continued)

The following methods are used depending upon the property type of the collateral.

Single family – Management’s preferred method for determining the fair market value of its single-family residential assets is the sale comparison method. Management primarily obtains sale comparables via its subscription to the RealQuest service, but also uses online services such as Zillow.com and other available resources to supplement this data. Sale comparables are reviewed for similarity to the subject property, examining features such as proximity to subject, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, square footage, sale date, condition, and year built.

Where sufficient, applicable sale comparables are not available or deemed unreliable, management will seek additional information in the form of broker’s opinions of value or appraisals.

Multi-family residential – Management’s preferred method for determining the aggregate retail value of its multifamily units is the sale comparison method. Sale comparables are reviewed for similarity to the subject property, examining features such as proximity to subject, rental income, number units, composition of units by the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, square footage, condition, amenities, and year built.

Where adequate sale comparables are not available, management will seek additional information in the form of broker’s opinions of value or appraisals.

Management’s secondary method for valuing its multifamily assets as income-producing rental operations is the direct capitalization method. In order to determine market capitalization rates, management refers to published data from reliable third-party sources such as the CBRE Cap Rate Survey. Management applies the appropriate capitalization rate to the subject’s most recent available annual net operating income to determine the property’s value as an income-producing project. When reliable net operating income information is not available or the project is under development or is under-performing to market, management will seek additional information and analysis to determine the cost to improve and the intrinsic fair value.

Commercial buildings – Where commercial rental income information is available, management’s preferred method for determining the fair value of its commercial real estate assets is the direct capitalization method. In order to determine market capitalization rates for properties of the same class and location as the subject, management refers to reputable third-party sources such as the CBRE Cap Rate Survey. Management then applies the appropriate capitalization rate to the subject’s most recent available annual net operating income to determine the property’s value as an income-producing commercial rental project. When reliable net operating income information is not available or the project is under development or is under-performing to market, management will seek additional information and analysis to determine the cost to improve and the intrinsic fair value

Management supplements the direct capitalization method with additional information in the form of a sale comparison analysis (where adequate sale comparables are available), broker’s opinion of value, or appraisal.

Commercial land – Commercial land has many variations/uses, thus requiring management to employ a variety of methods depending upon the unique characteristics of the subject land. Market in the form of a sale comparison analysis (where adequate sale comparables are available), broker’s opinion of value, or appraisal are used.

 
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REDWOOD MORTGAGE INVESTORS IX, LLC
Notes to Financial Statements
June 30, 2014 (unaudited)


NOTE 5 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES, OTHER THAN LOAN COMMITMENTS AND SYNDICATION COSTS

Legal proceedings

In the normal course of business, the company may become involved in various legal proceedings such as assignment of rents, bankruptcy proceedings, appointment of receivers, unlawful detainers, judicial foreclosure, etc., to enforce the provisions of the deeds of trust, collect the debt owed under the promissory notes, or to protect, or recoup its investment from the real property secured by the deeds of trust and to resolve disputes between borrowers, lenders, lien holders and mechanics. None of these actions typically would be of any material importance. As of June 30, 2014, the company is not involved in any legal proceedings other than those that would be considered part of the normal course of business.

Commitments

There were no commitments other than those disclosed in Note 4.


NOTE 6 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

None


 
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Item 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the unaudited financial statements and notes thereto, which are included in Item 1 of this Report, as well as the audited financial statements and the notes thereto, and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” included in the company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this Report on Form 10-Q which are not historical facts may be considered forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including statements regarding the company’s expectations, hopes, intentions, beliefs and strategies regarding the future. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding future interest rates and economic conditions and their effect on the company and its assets, that the difference between net income recorded and cash distributed to members will diminish in the future, trends in the California real estate market, estimates as to the allowance for loan losses, estimates of future member redemptions, the company’s full investment of cash, future funding of loans by the company, and beliefs relating to how the company will be affected by current economic conditions and trends in the financial and credit markets. Actual results may be materially different from what is projected by such forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such a difference include unexpected changes in economic conditions and interest rates, the effect of competition and competitive pricing and downturns in the real estate markets in which the company has made loans. All forward-looking statements and reasons why results may differ included in this Form 10-Q are made as of the date hereof, and we assume no obligation to update any such forward-looking statement or reason why actual results may differ.

Overview

Redwood Mortgage Investors IX, LLC (the company) is a Delaware limited liability company, qualified to conduct business in California, formed in October 2008 to make loans secured primarily by first and second deeds of trust on California real estate. Redwood Mortgage Corp. (RMC) and its wholly-owned subsidiary Gymno LLC (Gymno) are the managers of the company. The address of the company and the managers is 1825 South Grant Street, Suite 250, San Mateo, CA 94402. The mortgage loans the company invests in are arranged and are generally serviced by RMC. Michael Burwell is the president and majority shareholder (through his holdings and beneficial interests in certain trusts) of RMC.

In December 2012, the first follow-on offering was declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission. The same number of units are being offered in the follow-on offering (150,000,000 primary units and 37,500,000 units under the distribution reinvestment plan) as were offered in the initial public offering that commenced in June 2009.

Offering proceeds are released to the company and applied to investments in mortgage loans and the payment or reimbursement of organization and offering expenses. The amount of loans the company funds or acquires will depend upon the number of units sold in the public offering and the resulting amount of the net proceeds available for investment in loans.

The company will experience a relative increase in liquidity if and when additional subscriptions for units are received and a relative decrease in liquidity as net offering proceeds are expended in connection with the funding and acquisition of loans and the payment or reimbursement of organization and offering expenses.

Critical Accounting Policies

See Note 2 (Summary of Significant Accounting Policies) to the financial statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this report for a detailed presentation of critical accounting policies, which presentation is incorporated by this reference into this Item 2.

Managers and Other Related Parties

See Notes 1 (Organization and General) and 3 (Managers and Other Related Parties) to the financial statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Report for a detailed presentation of the company activities for which related parties are compensated and related transactions, including the formation loan to RMC, which presentation is incorporated by this reference into this Item 2.


 
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Results of Operations

Changes to the company’s results of operation are discussed below for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013.

 
Changes for the three months ended June 30, 2014
versus 2013
   
Changes for the six months ended June 30, 2014
versus 2013
 
 
Dollars
 
Percent
   
Dollars
 
Percent
 
Revenue, net
                     
Interest income
                     
Loans
$
79,551
 
31
%
 
$
133,433
 
26
Imputed interest on formation loan
 
511
 
14
     
817
 
12
 
Total interest income
 
80,062
 
31
     
134,250
 
26
 
                       
Interest expense, amortization of discount
                     
on formation loan
 
511
 
14
     
817
 
12
 
Net interest income
 
79,551
 
31
     
133,433
 
26
 
                       
Late fees
 
2,577
 
536
     
947
 
28
 
Other
 
 
     
(51
)
(51
)
Total revenues, net
 
82,128
 
32
     
134,329
 
26
 
                       
Provision for loan losses
 
 
     
 
 
                       
Operating expenses
                     
Mortgage servicing fees
 
1,829
 
23
     
3,235
 
21
 
Asset management fees
 
18,032
 
100
     
18,032
 
100
 
Costs through RMC
 
(17,457
)
(62
)
   
(3,336
)
(6
)
Professional services
 
(2
)
     
57,407
 
236
 
Other
 
7,001
 
90
     
8,210
 
84
 
Total operating expenses
 
9,403
 
15
     
83,548
 
79
 
                       
Net income (loss)
$
72,725
 
38
%
 
$
50,781
 
12
%

Please refer to the above table and the Statements of Income in the financial statements in Part I, Item 1 of this report, throughout the discussions of Results of Operations.

General Economic Conditions and Financial Overview

As noted in the Wells Fargo Economics Group report “California Employment Conditions: June 2014” - “Over the past year, nonfarm employment has increased 2.4 percent, producing a net gain of 356,400 jobs. With the increase, nonfarm employment in California has finally surpassed its prerecession peak, which dates back to July 2007. The current cycle has largely been driven by the technology boom, which has most directly benefitted the San Francisco Bay Area. Coastal areas of Southern California have also improved, lifted by rebounds in international trade, tourism, and housing.” This is a continuation of  trends noted in the  “California Economic Outlook: March 2014” also published by the Wells Fargo’s Economics Group:  “The Golden State’s Economy continues to grow at a pace slightly ahead of the nation’s, although gains have been heavily weighted toward the state’s larger metropolitan areas along the coast. Technology, tourism and retail trade have led the recovery in job growth in recent years, which has helped trim the unemployment rate and revive housing demand.” The report states in its Summary and Outlook Section:  “California’s economy continues to gradually gain momentum. While the recovery has been slower than in the past, the state has methodically made progress working through a number of major impediments, most notably the overhang of foreclosures and distressed homes left over from the housing bust.” Further contained in that section:  “The biggest headlines and strongest job gains continue to be in California’s tech sector, much of which is centered in the Bay Area.”

Other published reports, including regional real estate market reports prepared by Polaris Pacific as published June 2014, indicate that real estate prices and rents are increasing in the California communities in which we lend. Median condominium resale prices increased 11.4% in San Francisco, 7.7% in the Silicon Valley and 12.6% in the Greater Los Angeles Area compared to the prior year. During 2013, rents in San Francisco increased 11.5% and 10.1% in the Silicon Valley.


 
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Performance Highlights

Since the inception of operations in the 4th quarter of 2009, the company has raised member capital at a moderate, steady pace. Members’ capital at June 30, 2014, was approximately $17,743,000, an increase of $16,619,000 since December 31, 2009. The company’s investment in mortgage loans is increasing steadily since commencement of operations. Mortgage loan balances at June 30, 2014 were approximately $17,355,000, an increase of $16,096,000 since December 31, 2009.

Net income for the quarter ending June 30, 2014 increased by $73,000 compared to the quarter ending June 30, 2013. Revenue from the collection of interest on loans, net increased by $80,000 due to growth of the secured loan portfolio. The increase in operating expenses of $9,000 is attributed to an increase in state tax liability related to the increased revenue collections. Key Performance Indicators are presented in the following table for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012.

To date, our lending underwriting has resulted in a low delinquency rate. The tight market for mortgage credit among traditional lenders such as banks, the improving economy and the improving real estate markets in areas in which we concentrate our lending has increased the number of borrowers who meet our underwriting standards. These borrowers have been willing to accept our rates and fees. This is reflected in the favorable stated interest rates and effective yields on the portfolio discussed below in the section Revenue – Interest on loans. See Note 4 (Loans) to the financial statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this report for a detailed presentation on the secured loan portfolio.

The company continues to conservatively underwrite mortgage loan opportunities with the goal of building a well performing mortgage loan portfolio, with the expectation of consistent, on-time mortgage payments.

Key Performance Indicators

   
For the three months ended June 30,
 
   
2014
   
2013
   
2012
 
Secured loans – average daily balance
 
$
15,778,659
   
$
12,374,287
   
$
6,840,423
 
Secured loans – end of period
 
$
17,355,040
   
$
11,065,367
   
$
6,165,678
 
                         
Members’ capital, gross – average balance
 
$
18,917,049
   
$
15,900,070
   
$
12,487,169
 
Members’ capital, gross – end of period
 
$
19,690,065
   
$
16,049,995
   
$
12,888,502
 
                         
Interest on loans, gross
 
$
357,245
   
$
296,805
   
$
150,551
 
Percent(1)
   
9.1
%
   
9.6
%
   
8.8
%
                         
Amortization of loan administration fees
 
$
24,244
   
$
43,355
   
$
17,331
 
Percent(1)
   
0.6
%
   
1.4
%
   
1.0
%
                         
Interest on loans, net
 
$
333,001
   
$
253,450
   
$
133,220
 
Percent(1)
   
8.4
%
   
8.2
%
   
7.8
%
                         
Provision for loan losses
 
$
   
$
   
$
 
Percent(1)
   
%
   
%
   
%
                         
Total operating expenses
 
$
74,112
   
$
64,710
   
$
32,171
 
Percent(1)
   
1.9
%
   
2.1
%
   
1.9
%
Percent(2)
   
1.6
%
   
1.6
%
   
1.0
%
                         
Net Income
 
$
261,946
   
$
189,221
   
$
103,257
 
Percent(1)
   
6.6
%
   
6.1
%
   
6.0
%
Percent(2)
   
5.5
%
   
4.7
%
   
3.3
%


 
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For the six months ended June 30,
 
   
2014
   
2013
   
2012
 
Secured loans – average daily balance
 
$
15,487,164
   
$
12,262,812
   
$
7,394,422
 
Secured loans – end of period
 
$
17,355,040
   
$
11,065,367
   
$
6,165,678
 
                         
Members’ capital, gross – average balance
 
$
18,398,721
   
$
15,677,760
   
$
12,109,660
 
Members’ capital, gross – end of period
 
$
19,690,065
   
$
16,049,995
   
$
12,888,502
 
                         
Interest on loans, gross
 
$
703,931
   
$
585,941
   
$
345,927
 
Percent(1)
   
9.1
%
   
9.6
%
   
9.4
%
                         
Amortization of loan administration fees
 
$
55,752
   
$
71,195
   
$
28,807
 
Percent(1)
   
0.7
%
   
1.2
%
   
0.8
%
                         
Interest on loans, net
 
$
648,179
   
$
514,746
   
$
317,120
 
Percent(1)
   
8.4
%
   
8.4
%
   
8.6
%
                         
Provision for loan losses
 
$
   
$
   
$
 
Percent(1)
   
%
   
%
   
%
                         
Total operating expenses
 
$
188,711
   
$
105,164
   
$
57,541
 
Percent(1)
   
2.4
%
   
1.7
%
   
1.6
%
Percent(2)
   
2.1
%
   
1.3
%
   
1.0
%
                         
Net Income
 
$
463,794
   
$
413,012
   
$
263,192
 
Percent(1)
   
6.0
%
   
6.7
%
   
7.1
%
Percent(2)
   
5.0
%
   
5.3
%
   
4.3
%

(1)  
Percent of secured loans – average daily balance, annualized
(2)  
Percent of members’ capital, gross – average balance, annualized

Revenue – Interest on loans

The increase in interest on loans is due to the growth of the secured loan portfolio. The decrease in average yield rates is due to the increased volume of loans made at competitive market rates. The average secured loan balance, the stated portfolio average yield and the effective average yield rate for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, are shown in the table below.

   
Three months ended June 30,
   
Six months ended June 30,
 
   
2014
   
2013
   
2014
   
2013
 
Secured loans – average daily balance
 
$
15,778,659   
   
$
12,374,287   
   
$
15,487,164 
   
$
12,262,812 
 
Interest on loans, gross
   
357,245   
      
296,805   
     
703,931 
     
585,941 
 
Amortization of loan administration fees
   
24,244   
     
43,355   
     
55,752 
     
71,195 
 
Interest on loans, net
   
333,001   
     
253,450   
     
648,179 
     
514,746 
 
Portfolio Average Interest Rate(1)
   
9.01   
%
   
9.53   
%
   
9.14 
%
   
9.51 
%
Effective Average Yield Rate(2)
   
9.06   
%
   
9.59   
%
   
9.09 
%
   
9.56 
%

(1)  
Weighted daily average of loans stated note interest rate and principal balance for the entire loan portfolio.
(2)  
Annualized yield rate of interest on loans, gross and daily average secured loan balance.


 
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Provision for loan losses/allowance for loan losses

At June 30, 2014 and 2013, the company had not recorded an allowance for loan losses as no loans were designated as impaired, and all loans had protective equity such that at June 30, 2014 and 2013, collection was deemed probable for amounts owing. Since inception, the company has not foreclosed nor acquired any of the collateral real estate.

Operating Expenses

Operating expenses as a percent of “Total revenues, net” were 22% and 25% for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, and were 29% and 20% for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

Operating expense, for the three months ended June 30, 2014, increased by $9,000 principally as a result of an $18,000 increase in Asset Management Fees.  Beginning in the second quarter of 2014, the company was charged 50% of the Asset Management Fees.  For periods prior to April 1, 2014 the manager waived its right to the asset management fee.  Additionally, state tax expense increased by $7,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2014.  California’s LLC tax is levied as a series of flat fees based on gross receipts. The company’s revenue collections increased by 48% during 2013, resulting in an increase in the annual LLC fee. California taxes are primarily paid in the second quarter and are not indicative of continued expenses for the year.

The above mentioned increases in expenses were offset by a decrease in operating costs reimbursed to RMC, a manager, of $17,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2014. The decrease is the result of revised expense allocations for 2014. The decrease includes an adjustment for the first quarter of 2014, and is not representative of quarterly costs going forward. Operating costs reimbursed to RMC are allocated, in part, based on member capital.  Other costs, such as payroll, are identified by activity, and allocated to the funds based on a specific asset base.  As the fund continues to grow, the increase in costs reimbursed to RMC are expected to be surpassed by the increase in revenues generated from the continued growth of earnings on the increasing loan portfolio.  This is due, in part, to fixed costs, which will not increase in conjunction with the growth of the portfolio.

Operating expense for the six months ended June 30, 2014 increased by $83,000 primarily due to incurred audit and tax fees, which prior to 2014 had been paid by RMC at its sole discretion. During 2014, the company paid its accounting and tax fees of $57,000 directly, in part due to the continued growth of the portfolio. These fees are primarily paid in the first quarter and are not indicative of continued expenses for the year.

 – Mortgage servicing fees

The increase in mortgage servicing fees of $1,829 for the three months ended, and $3,235 for the six months ended June 30, 2014, compared to the same periods in 2013, is consistent with the increases in the average daily secured loan portfolio.

 – Asset management fees

RMC at its sole discretion, waived asset management fees of $18,032 and $30,653 during the three months ended, and $52,295 and $60,378 during the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.  Beginning in the second quarter of 2014, RMC elected to charge the company 50% of the total fee incurred.  There is no assurance RMC will waive any portion of its right to receive such fees in future periods.

 – Costs through RMC

The decrease in costs reimbursed to RMC was primarily due to a revision in the manager’s expense allocations, done in accordance with the operating agreement.  The change was made during the quarter ended June, 30, 2014, which resulted in an adjustment for both the first and second quarter of 2014.


 
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 – Professional services

Professional fees consists primarily of audit and tax expenses, which prior to 2014 had been paid by RMC at its sole discretion, and for which reimbursement could have been requested. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, the company paid its accounting and tax fees of $58,000 directly, in part due to the continued growth of the portfolio.  These fees are primarily paid in the first quarter and are not indicative of continued expenses for the year.  The remaining quarterly review and tax fees are fixed at $7,500 per quarter.

 – Other Fees

 Other fees consists primarily of state tax expenses, which increased by $8,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2014 due to the increase in revenue during 2013 of 48%. California state taxes are due in the second quarter of the tax year, and are not indicative of continued expenses for the year. The company is currently in the second highest tax bracket of the LLC fee structure.

Net Income/Member Distributions

During the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 the company’s distributed annualized yield was 6.50%. The company’s cash distributions to members (excluding redemptions) were $314,533 and $265,554 during the three months ended, and $612,449 and $523,287 during the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. To determine the amount of cash to be distributed in any specific month, the company relies in part on its annual forecast of profits, which takes into account the difference between the forecasted and actual results in the prior year and the requirement to maintain a cash reserve.

In 2014 and 2013, we did not generate enough cash flow from operating activities to fully fund distributions. Therefore, some of those distributions were paid from sources other than cash flow from operating activities. Distributions in excess of our cash flow from operating activities have been funded from cash on hand, which can include proceeds from offerings, borrowing, if any, and loan repayments from borrowers.


 
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Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities, net income, and distributions to members, from inception to June 30, 2014, are summarized in the following table:

                           
Percent of
       
                           
Distributions
       
                           
Paid From
   
Percent of
 
   
Net Cash
                     
Net Cash
   
Net
 
   
Provided by
                     
Provided by
   
Income
 
Quarters
 
(Used In)
         
Distributions
   
Distributions
   
(Used In)
   
Covering
 
ending by
 
Operating
   
Net
   
To
   
To
   
Operating
   
Total
 
Year
 
Activities
   
Income
   
Members
   
Managers
   
Activities
   
Distributions
 
2009
                                   
Sep. 30
  $     $     $     $       %     %
Dec. 31
    (68,128 )     14,055       13,914       141       (490 )     100  
      (68,128 )     14,055       13,914       141       (490 )     100  
2010
                                               
Mar. 31
    (27,333 )     27,335       28,048       179       (97 )     97  
Jun. 30
    137,616       23,534       38,713             355       61  
Sep. 30
    45,968       56,474       58,414             79       97  
Dec. 31
    54,852       58,341       78,800       1,477       70       73  
      211,103       165,684       203,975       1,656       103       81  
2011
                                               
Mar. 31
    64,741       96,883       112,962             57       86  
Jun. 30
    125,021       116,177       147,873       2,131       85       79  
Sep. 30
    117,179       151,211       162,965       (2,131 )     72       93  
Dec. 31
    153,654       153,681       176,990             87       87  
      460,595       517,952       600,790             77       86  
2012
                                               
Mar. 31
    170,559       159,935       191,236             89       84  
Jun. 30
    114,514       103,257       205,097       5,180       56       50  
Sep. 30
    92,938       139,090       219,263             42       63  
Dec. 31
    190,706       224,335       239,204             80       94  
      568,717       626,617       854,800       5,180       67       73  
2013
                                               
Mar. 31
    198,925       223,791       257,733             77       87  
Jun. 30
    224,856       189,221       265,554             85       71  
Sep. 30
    182,068       186,731       270,505       6,266       67       69  
Dec. 31
    201,779       284,880       282,603             71       101  
      807,628       884,623       1,076,395       6,266       75       82  
2014
                                               
Mar. 31
    248,421       201,846       297,916             83       68  
Jun, 30
    482,310       261,947       314,533             153       83  
      730,731       463,794       612,449             119       76  
                                                 
Program to date
  $ 2,710,646     $ 2,672,725     $ 3,362,323     $ 13,243       81 %     79 %
                                                 
Cumulative
                                               
Thru 2009
    (68,128 )     14,055       13,914       141       (490 )     100  
Thru 2010
    142,975       179,739       217,889       1,797       66       82  
Thru 2011
    603,570       697,691       818,679       1,797       74       85  
Thru 2012
    1,172,287       1,324,308       1,673,479       6,977       70       79  
Thru 2013
    1,979,915       2,208,931       2,749,874       13,243       72       80  
Thru Q2 2014
    2,710,646       2,672,725       3,362,323       13,243       81       79  


 
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Fluctuations in net income between the quarter ended June 30, 2014, and 2013 were due to the following reasons.

Net income for the quarter ending June 30, 2014 increased by $73,000 compared to the quarter ending June 30, 2013. An increase of interest on loans, net of $80,000 was offset by increased operating expenses of $9,000. The increase in operating expenses can be attributed to an increase in asset management fees and state tax expense based on increased revenue collections, offset by a decrease in costs reimbursed to RMC.

Loans/Allowance for Loan Losses

See Note 4 (Loans) to the financial statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this report for detailed presentations on the secured loan portfolio and on the allowance for loan losses, which presentations are incorporated by this reference into this Item 2.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

The company relies upon sales of units, loan payoffs, borrowers' mortgage payments, and, to a lesser degree and, if obtained, a line of credit, or proceeds from real estate owned financing or sales, should the company acquire the collateral securing our loans, for the source of funds for loans. We expect cash will be generated from borrower payments of interest, principal and loan payoffs and the resulting cash flow will exceed company expenses, earnings and unit redemptions. Excess cash flow, if any, will be invested in new loan opportunities, when available, and will be used to reduce a credit line (should the company obtain a credit line) or in other company business. Over the last three to four years, interest rates generally, and mortgage interest rates specifically, have been at historically low levels. If interest rates were to increase substantially, the yield of the company’s loans may provide lower yields than other comparable debt-related investments. In such event, unit purchases by prospective members could decline, which would reduce our overall liquidity. Additionally, if, as expected, we make primarily fixed rate loans, if interest rates were to rise, the likely result would be a slower prepayment rate for the company. This could cause a lower degree of liquidity as well as a slowdown in the ability of the company to invest in loans at the then current interest rates. Conversely, in the event interest rates were to decline, we could see both or either of a surge of unit purchases by prospective members, and significant borrower prepayments, which, if we can only obtain the then existing lower rates of interest may cause a dilution of our yield on loans, thereby lowering our overall yield to members. We, to a lesser degree, expect to rely upon a line of credit to fund loans. To date we have not obtained a line of credit. Generally, our loans are anticipated to be fixed rate, whereas a credit line will likely be a variable rate loan. In the event of a significant increase in overall interest rates, a credit line rate of interest could increase to a rate above the average portfolio rate of interest. Should such an event occur, the managers would desire to pay off the line of credit. Retirement of a line of credit would reduce our overall liquidity.

The company’s loans generally have shorter maturity terms than typical mortgages. As a result, constraints on the ability of our borrowers to refinance their loans on or prior to maturity would have a negative impact on their ability to repay their loans. In the event a borrower is unable to repay a loan at maturity due to their inability to refinance the loan or otherwise, the company may consider extending the maturing loan through workouts or modifications, or foreclosing on the property as the managers deem appropriate based on their evaluation of each individual loan. A slow down or reduction in loan repayments would likely reduce the company’s cash flows and restrict the company’s ability to invest in new loans or provide earnings and capital distributions.

Distribution reinvestment plan

We have adopted a distribution reinvestment plan pursuant to which members may elect to have a portion or all of the full amount of their distributions from us reinvested in additional units. Earnings allocable to members who participate in the distribution reinvestment plan will be retained by the company for making further loans or for other proper company purposes.

During the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, the company, after allocation of syndication costs, made the following distributions of cash both to the members who elected to participate in the distribution reinvestment plan and those that chose not to participate in the distribution reinvestment plan.
 
   
Three months ended June 30,
   
Six months ended June 30,
 
   
2014
 
2013
   
2014
   
2013
 
Reinvesting
 
$
171,470
 
$
130,916
   
$
330,874
   
$
253,349
 
Distributing
   
143,063
   
134,638
     
281,575
     
269,938
 
Total
 
$
314,533
 
$
265,554
   
$
612,449
   
$
523,287
 
                               
Percent of members’ capital, electing distribution
   
45
%
 
51
%
   
46
%
   
52
%


 
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Unit redemption program

Members have no right to withdraw from the company or to obtain the return of their capital account for at least one year from the date of purchase of units, with the limited exception in the event of a death of a member. In order to provide our members with a certain degree of liquidity, we have adopted a unit redemption program. Generally, one year after purchasing your units, a member may redeem all or part of their units, subject to certain significant restrictions and limitations. At that time, we may, subject to the significant restrictions and limitations described below, redeem the units presented for redemption to the extent that we have sufficient cash flow available to us to fund such redemption. The price paid for redeemed units will be based on the lesser of the purchase price paid by the redeeming member or the member's capital account balance as of the date of each redemption payment. For redemptions beginning after one year (but before two years), the redemptions will be calculated as 92% of purchase price or 92% of the capital account balance, whichever is less. Beginning after each of the subsequent years, the redemption percentages will increase to 94%, 96%, 98%, and 100%, respectively, of the purchase price or capital account balance, whichever is less. Notwithstanding the foregoing, with respect to any redemption, the number of units that may be redeemed per quarter per individual member will be subject to a maximum of the greater of 100,000 units or 25% of the member's units outstanding. For redemption requests requiring more than one quarter to fully redeem, the percentage discount amount that applies when the redemption payments begin will continue to apply throughout the entire redemption period and will apply to all units covered by such redemption request regardless of when the final redemption payment is made. Under our unit redemption program, in the event of an investor’s death, his or her heirs are provided with an option to redeem all or a portion of the investor’s units without penalty. Once a member’s initial five-year holding period has passed, the managers expect to see an increase in redemptions due to the ability of members to redeem units without penalty.

The table below sets forth actual redemptions for the three and six months ended June 30.

 
Three months ended June 30,
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
Capital redemptions-without penalty
  $     $ 5,000     $     $ 20,000  
Capital redemptions-subject to penalty
          16,050             16,050  
Total
  $     $ 21,050     $     $ 36,050  

While the managers have set an estimated value for the units, such determination may not be representative of the ultimate price realized by a member for such units upon sale. No public trading market exists for the units and none is likely to develop. Thus, there is no certainty the units can be sold, outside the unit redemption program, at a price equal to the stated value of the capital account.

Contractual Obligations

At June 30, 2014 the company had no contractual obligations, except to reimburse RMC for syndication costs. As of June 30, 2014, approximately $2,081,000 was to be reimbursed to RMC contingent upon future sales of member units. See Note 3 (Managers and Other Related Parties-Syndication Costs) to the financial statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this report for a detailed presentation on commitments and contingencies, which presentation is incorporated by this reference into this Item 2.

Item 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Not included because the company is a smaller reporting company.

Item 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

The company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the managers of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based upon that evaluation, the managers concluded the company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

Changes to Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There have not been any changes in the manager’s internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rule  13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the quarter ended June 30, 2014 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the manager’s internal control over financial reporting.

 
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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.             Legal Proceedings

In the normal course of business, the company may become involved in various legal proceedings such as assignment of rents, bankruptcy proceedings, appointment of receivers, unlawful detainers, judicial foreclosure, etc., to enforce the provisions of the deeds of trust, collect the debt owed under the promissory notes, or to protect, or recoup its investment from the real property secured by the deeds of trust and to resolve disputes between borrowers, lenders, lien holders and mechanics. None of these actions typically would be of any material importance. As of June 30, 2014, the company is not involved in any legal proceedings other than those that would be considered part of the normal course of business.

ITEM 1A.          Risk Factors

There have been no material changes to the risk factors set forth in the "Risk Factors" section of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.

ITEM 2.              Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

Use of Proceeds from Registered Securities

On June 8, 2009, the company’s Registration Statement on Form S-11 (File No. 333-155428), covering our primary offering to the public of up to 150,000,000 units of membership interests and our offering to members of up to 37,500,000 units of membership interests pursuant to our distribution reinvestment plan, in each case for $1.00 per unit, was declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission, and the company commenced its initial public offering.

On December 4, 2012, the company’s initial public offering was terminated, the company’s Registration Statement on Form S-11 (File No. 333-181953) was declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission, and the company commenced its first follow-on public offering, pursuant to which it is offering the same number of units in its primary offering (150,000,000 units) and under its distribution reinvestment plan (37,500,000 units) as were offered in its initial public offering, at the same price per unit as the initial public offering.

As of June 30, 2014, 20,550,160 units had been sold in the offerings, for gross offering proceeds of $20,550,160, including 1,501,239 units issued under our distribution reinvestment plan and 135,534 units from premiums paid by RMC.

From the subscription proceeds of $19,360,387, we incurred approximately $1,360,477 in selling commissions and from the subscriptions admitted of $18,913,387 (excluding units issued under our distribution reinvestment plan and units from premiums paid by RMC), we incurred approximately $851,102 in organization and offering costs. We intend to use substantially all of the net offering proceeds from the offerings to make loans.

Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities

During the period covered by this quarterly report, the company did not sell any equity securities that were not registered under the Securities Act of 1933, and the company did not repurchase any of its securities.

ITEM 3.              Defaults Upon Senior Securities

Not Applicable.

ITEM 4.              Mine Safety Disclosures

Not Applicable.


 
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ITEM 5.              Other Information

None.

ITEM 6.              Exhibits

3.1 
Seventh Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Operating Agreement, incorporated by reference to Appendix A of the prospectus that is part of the Company's Post-Effective Amendment No. 4 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-11 (333-181953) 
31.1
Certification of Manager pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
31.2
Certification of Manager pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.1
Certification of Manager pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.2
Certification of Manager pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
101.INS
XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document




 
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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.


 
REDWOOD MORTGAGE INVESTORS IX, LLC
 
 
(Registrant)
 
       
Date:  August 14, 2014
By:
Redwood Mortgage Corp., Manager
 
       
   
By:
/s/ Michael R. Burwell 
   
Name:
Michael R. Burwell
   
Title:
President, Secretary and Treasurer
   
(On behalf of the registrant, and in the capacity of principal financial officer)
     
Date:  August 14, 2014
By:
Gymno LLC, Manager
       
   
By:
/s/ Michael R. Burwell 
   
Name:
Michael R. Burwell
   
Title:
Manager



 
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