Exhibit 14
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Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
For Employees, Officers and Directors
March 2003
(Amended November 2005)
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Summary
Since 1994, when Redwood Trust, Inc. (Redwood Trust or the Company) was founded, we have built
a reputation for the highest standards of integrity and responsibility. You should maintain these
standards in connection with all of your work at Redwood Trust.
Conflicts of Interest
Conflicts of interest involving you and the Company are prohibited. A conflict of interest
occurs when an individuals private interest interferes in any way or even appears to interfere
with the interests of the Company as a whole. A conflict situation can arise when an employee,
officer or director takes actions or has interests that may make it difficult to perform his or her
Company work objectively and effectively. Conflicts of interest also arise when an employee,
officer or director, or a member of his or her family, receives an improper personal benefit as a
result of his or her position in the Company. Loans to, or guarantees of obligations of,
employees, officers and directors are of special concern. You must ensure that any existing or
anticipated commitments do not materially interfere with Redwood Trusts interests or your service
to Redwood Trust. You must avoid even the appearance of a conflict of interest. Potential
conflicts of interest involving an employee should be communicated to your supervisor, manager, or
other appropriate person, or you may use the hotline to call the member of the Audit Committee of
Board of Directors designated in the most recent memorandum from the Audit Committee to All Redwood
Trust Employees re Employee Complaint Procedure (the Employee Complaint Procedure).
Corporate Opportunities and Personal Benefit
You are prohibited from (a) taking for yourself, personally, opportunities that are discovered
through the use of Company property, information or position; (b) using Company property,
information, or position for personal gain; and (c) competing with the Company. You owe a duty to
the Company to advance its legitimate interests when the opportunity to do so arises. Other than
the compensation received for services by Redwood Trust, you may not receive any personal profit or
advantage in connection with any transaction or operations involving Redwood Trust.
Proper Use of Company Assets
You should use Redwood Trusts assets only for legitimate business purposes and you should
strive to prevent any carelessness or waste with regard to these assets. Information, intellectual
property, and innovative ideas are valuable Redwood Trust assets. These intangible assets must be
appropriately managed and protected.
Confidentiality
You must maintain the confidentiality of information entrusted to you by Redwood Trust or its
customers, except when disclosure is authorized or legally mandated. Confidential information
includes all non-public information that might be of use to the Companys competitors, or harmful
to the Company or its customers, if disclosed.
Fair Dealing with Customers
You should deal fairly with Redwood Trusts customers, suppliers, competitors, and employees. You
should not take unfair advantage of anyone through manipulation, concealment, abuse of privileged
information, misrepresentation of material facts, or any other unfair-dealing practice.
Protection and Proper Use of Company Assets
All employees, officers and directors should protect Redwood Trusts assets and ensure their
efficient use. Theft, carelessness and waste have a direct impact on the Companys profitability.
All Company assets should be used for legitimate business purposes. You should strive to prevent
any carelessness or waste with regard to these assets.
Complying with Applicable Laws and Regulations
You must not take any action on behalf of Redwood Trust or its subsidiaries that violates the
letter or spirit of any law, rule or regulation. You must comply with all laws, rules and
regulations (including insider trading laws) that apply to Redwood
Trust, including its status as a publicly traded company. Insider trading is both unethical and illegal and will be dealt with
decisively.
Encouraging the Reporting of Any Illegal or Unethical Behavior
If you become aware of any non-compliance with or infraction of this Code by you or by any
director, officer or employee of the Company, or if you become aware of any violation of the letter
or spirit of any law, rule or regulation applicable to the Company by you or by any director,
officer or employee of Company, in the course of duties performed for the Company, you should
immediately report it to your supervisor or use the hotline to call the member of the Audit
Committee designated in the Employee Complaint Procedure. If you are a director or executive
officer, you should communicate any suspected violation promptly to the Chair of the Audit
Committee. Redwood Trust will not allow any retaliation for good faith reporting. When in doubt
about the best course of action in a particular situation, you should talk to your supervisor,
manager or other appropriate person, or you may use the hotline to call the
member of the Audit Committee designated in the Employee Complaint Procedure.
Fair and Accurate Disclosures
You should strive to ensure full, fair, timely, and understandable disclosure in reports for which
you are responsible that are filed with or submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission or
in any other public communication.
Commercial Bribery
Redwood Trust prohibits commercial bribes, kickbacks, and other similar payoffs and benefits paid
to any suppliers or customers.
Gifts or Favors
You may not accept gifts or favors that exceed social or business norms. You may generally
accept inexpensive promotional items and normal business meals and entertainment. You must
exercise care in accepting any gift if there could be influence, or the appearance of influence, on
your actions on behalf of Redwood Trust as a result.
Investment in Other Businesses
You may not have a personal or family financial interest in any Redwood Trust supplier,
customer, or competitor that might cause divided loyalty, or the appearance of divided loyalty.
Owning publicly-traded securities in these companies is generally allowed in situations that do not
conflict with the spirit of this Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.
Political Activities
Redwood Trust encourages you to participate in the political process on your own time, as long
as you take care not to imply that you are acting on behalf of Redwood Trust. Your personal
contributions must not be made with, or reimbursed by, Redwood Trust funds. Your individual
participation must be completely voluntary and must occur during non-working hours. It may not
involve the use of Redwood Trust funds, personnel time, equipment, supplies, or facilities.
Relationship to Other Policies
If you are a Redwood Trust employee, the Employee Policies also apply to you. In addition, other
Policies and Procedures may apply to your role within Redwood Trust. You are required to review
these policies at least annually and ensure your compliance on an ongoing basis. Your actions will
be governed by applicable law and, if you are an officer or a director, your actions will be
governed by the Companys charter and Bylaws. If you are a member of any Board committees, the
applicable committee charter also provides guidance regarding your duties.
Accountability for Adherence to the Code
You are accountable for your adherence to this Code of Business Conduct and Ethics. Possible
violations will be investigated by the Board, a Board committee or persons designated by the Board
and appropriate action will be taken in the event of any violation of this Code. If you violate
the spirit or letter of this Code (or if you fail to report any violation of this Code), you will
be subject to disciplinary action, which may include termination of employment.
Annual Review
You are required to review this Code of Business Conduct and Ethics at least annually.
Amendment and Waiver
Only the Board of Directors may amend this Code of Business Conduct and Ethics or grant a waiver
for a director or executive officer for a specific non-compliance request. A non-officer employee
seeking a waiver of this Code should speak to the Chief Financial Officer of the Company, who may
grant or deny the waiver. The Company will promptly disclose any waiver to its stockholders and
otherwise, as required by applicable laws and regulations.