MFA Financial

MFA Financial, Inc. is a real estate investment trust. engages in the business of investment, on a leveraged basis, in residential mortgage assets including agency mortgage-backed securities, Non-Agency mortgage backed securities and residential whole loans. The company was founded by Stewart Zimmerman on July 24, 1997 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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MFA Financial reports resilient Q4 performance amidst market uncertainties

MFA Financial demonstrated resilience in managing funding costs and improving portfolio credit performance.
Executed proactive measures to navigate market challenges and emphasized high-quality credit investments.
Opportunities exist in optimizing asset acquisitions, managing NPL resolutions, and enhancing portfolio performance.
Despite challenges, MFA remains focused on growth and strategic financial management.

MFA Financial Overcomes Market Challenges, Sees Growth Opportunities Ahead

MFA Financial navigated through challenging market conditions in Q1 2023 to achieve positive economic returns and portfolio growth. Despite market headwinds, the company's securitization activities and credit performance remained robust, setting the stage for continued success and expansion.

MFA Financial excels in Q2 amidst interest rate challenges

MFA Financial's Q2 2023 performance showcased strength in net interest rate spread, distributable earnings, and portfolio credit quality. Despite challenges from the interest rate environment, the company navigated well and identified opportunities for growth and adaptation in the market.

MFA Financial overcomes market challenges, reports strong Q3 earnings

MFA Financial navigated a challenging quarter marked by market volatility but reported strong core earnings that exceeded expectations. The company's focus on credit performance and asset management remains key to its success.

MFA Financial reports robust Q4 performance amidst market volatility

MFA Financial's Q4 earnings call highlighted a successful quarter with strong financial performance, strategic acquisitions, and effective credit management.
The company faces challenges in addressing market volatility, analyst concerns, and optimizing certain product offerings, requiring careful navigation in the competitive landscape.
Despite challenges, MFA Financial has opportunities to leverage its strengths, drive portfolio growth, and enhance investor relations to sustain its positive momentum.

MFA Financial reports solid Q1 earnings, eyes growth opportunities

MFA Financial's Q1 2024 performance reflects stability and growth in distributable earnings and market presence.
While facing challenges in credit normalization and expense management, the company maintains a strong financial position.
Opportunities lie in portfolio expansion, securitization returns, and strategic capital allocation for future growth.

MFA Financial reports solid Q3 results, focuses on growth strategies

MFA Financial's Q3 performance showed steady growth in earnings and book value, supported by strategic acquisitions and securitization activities. While facing challenges in origination volume at Lima One, the company is actively addressing opportunities to enhance borrower outreach and optimize its portfolio.

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MFA Financial, Inc. (NYSE: MFA) (the “Company”) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared the payment of dividends on the Company's outstanding 7.50% Series B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (the “Series B Preferred Stock”) and 6.50% Series C Fixed-to-Floating Rate Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (the “Series C Preferred Stock”). In accordance with the terms of the Series B Preferred Stock, the Board of Directors has declared a preferred sto.

MFA Financial, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter Dividends on Series B Preferred Stock and Series C Preferred Stock

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MFA Financial, Inc. (NYSE: MFA) today announced that President and Chief Investment Officer Bryan Wulfsohn will participate in the Southwest IDEAS Investor Conference in Dallas, Texas, on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, beginning at 3:00 p.m. (EST). A live audio webcast of Mr. Wulfsohn's presentation will be made available to the general public over the internet through the conference host's main website at www.threepartadvisors.com/southwest. The link to the presentati.

MFA Financial President and Chief Investment Officer Bryan Wulfsohn to Participate in Southwest IDEAS Investors Conference

MFA Financial, Inc. (NYSE:MFA ) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call November 6, 2024 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Hal Schwartz - Senior Vice President-General Counsel & Secretary Craig Knutson - Chief Executive Officer Mike Roper - Chief Financial Officer Bryan Wulfsohn - President & Chief Investment Officer Conference Call Participants Doug Harter - UBS Eric Hagen - BTIG Bose George - KBW Operator And ladies and gentlemen, thank you for standing by. Welcome to the MFA Third Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call.

MFA Financial, Inc. (MFA) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

MFA Financial (MFA) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.36 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.41 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.40 per share a year ago.

MFA Financial (MFA) Q3 Earnings and Revenues Lag Estimates

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MFA Financial, Inc. (NYSE:MFA) today provided its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024: MFA generated GAAP net income for the third quarter of $40.0 million, or $0.38 per basic common share and $0.37 per diluted common share. Distributable earnings, a non-GAAP financial measure, were $38.6 million, or $0.37 per basic common share. MFA paid a regular cash dividend of $0.35 per common share on October 31, 2024. GAAP book value at September 30.

MFA Financial, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results

MFA's third-quarter 2024 results are likely to reflect the benefits of loan demand. Declines in earnings assets are expected to have offset growth.

MFA Financial Gears Up to Report Q3 Earnings: What's in Store?

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MFA Financial, Inc. (NYSE: MFA) plans to host a live audio webcast of its investor conference call on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) to discuss its third quarter 2024 financial results, which are scheduled to be announced earlier that day. The live audio webcast will be accessible to the general public over the internet at http://www.mfafinancial.com by clicking on the “Webcasts & Presentations” link on MFA's home page. Earnings presenta.

MFA Financial, Inc. Plans Live Audio Webcast of Third Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call

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MFA Financial: Gaining Strength After Rate Cuts

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MFA Financial, Inc. (NYSE: MFA) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.35 per share of common stock. The dividend will be paid on October 31, 2024, to common stockholders of record on September 27, 2024. MFA Financial, Inc. is a leading specialty finance company that invests in residential mortgage loans, residential mortgage-backed securities and other real estate assets. Through its wholly-owned subsidiary Li.

MFA Financial, Inc. Announces Dividend of $0.35 per Share

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MFA Financial, Inc. (NYSE: MFA, the “Company”), today announced that Bryan Wulfsohn, MFA's Co-Chief Investment Officer, will assume the additional role of President of the Company effective September 3, 2024. Mr. Wulfsohn is a 14-year veteran of MFA with extensive experience managing the selection, oversight and funding of the Company's investment portfolio. He will assume the role of President from Craig L. Knutson, the Company's Chief Executive Officer, who will rem.

MFA Financial, Inc. Names Bryan Wulfsohn President

MFA Financial, Inc. Announces Third Quarter Dividends on Series B Preferred Stock and Series C Preferred Stock

MFA Financial (MFA) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.44 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.38 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.40 per share a year ago.

MFA Financial (MFA) Q2 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MFA Financial, Inc. (NYSE:MFA) today provided its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024: MFA generated GAAP net income for the second quarter of $33.7 million, or $0.32 per basic and diluted common share. Distributable earnings, a non-GAAP financial measure, were $45.6 million, or $0.44 per basic common share. MFA paid a regular cash dividend of $0.35 per common share on July 31, 2024. GAAP book value at June 30, 2024 was $13.80 per common share.

MFA Financial, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MFA Financial, Inc. (NYSE: MFA) plans to host a live audio webcast of its investor conference call on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) to discuss its second quarter 2024 financial results, which are scheduled to be announced earlier that day. The live audio webcast will be accessible to the general public over the internet at http://www.mfafinancial.com by clicking on the “Webcasts & Presentations” link on MFA's home page. Earnings presentati.

MFA Financial, Inc. Plans Live Audio Webcast of Second Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call

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MFA Financial is a mREIT with a dividend yield of 12.75% and offers preferred shares with attractive yields. Despite challenges, MFA Financial has managed to grow net interest income and maintain profitability in a high interest rate environment. Risks include potential defaults impacting earnings and the common dividend, but the preferred share dividends should remain secured.

MFA Financial: One Preferred Share Looks Better, Yielding 9%

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MCMURRAY, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MFA reports on key findings from its latest analysis of the NAIC's SHCE data, focusing on performance within the Individual and Small Group segments.

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