pennymac mortgage investment trust, a specialty finance company, invests primarily in mortgage-related assets in the united states. the company operates through credit sensitive strategies, interest rate sensitive strategies, and correspondent production segments. its credit sensitive strategies segment invests in credit risk transfer (crt) agreements, including firm commitment to purchase crt securities, distressed loans, real estate, and non-agency subordinated bonds. the company's interest rate sensitive strategies segment engages in investing in mortgage servicing rights, excess servicing spreads, and agency and senior non-agency mbs; and related interest rate hedging activities. its correspondent production segment engages in purchasing, pooling, and reselling newly originated prime credit residential loans directly or in the form of mortgage-backed securities (mbs). pnmac capital management, llc acts as the manager of pennymac mortgage investment trust. the company qualifies as a