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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MFA made a reverse stock split of 1-for-4 effective Apr. 4, 2022. Since then, the stock has fallen more than the market average. Based on P/B value and dividend yield metrics, the stock is undervalued; however, the reverse stock split made investors wary of adding to their MFA positions.

MFA Financial: The Reverse Stock Split Makes Investors Wary

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MFA Financial, Inc. (NYSE:MFA ) Q1 2022 Earnings Conference Call May 4, 2022 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Hal Schwartz – Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary Craig Knutson – Chief Executive Officer and President Steve Yarad – Chief Financial Officer Bryan Wulfsohn – Co-Chief Investment Officer Gudmundur Kristjansson – Co-Chief Investment Officer Conference Call Participants Mike Smyth – KBW Steve DeLaney – JMP Securities Operator Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for standing by. Welcome to the MFA Financial, Incorporated First Quarter Earnings Conference Call.

MFA Financial's (MFA) CEO Craig Knutson on Q1 2022 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

MFA Financial (MFA) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 15.22% and 14.02%, respectively, for the quarter ended March 2022. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

MFA Financial (MFA) Tops Q1 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

NEW YORK , May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MFA Financial, Inc. (NYSE:MFA) today provided its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022. First Quarter 2022 financial results update: MFA generated a GAAP loss for the first quarter of $(91.1) million, or ($0.86) per common share1.

MFA Financial, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2022 Financial Results

MFA Financial (MFA) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

Analysts Estimate MFA Financial (MFA) to Report a Decline in Earnings: What to Look Out for

NEW YORK , April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MFA Financial, Inc. (NYSE: MFA) plans to host a live audio webcast of its investor conference call on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) to discuss its first quarter 2022 financial results, which are scheduled to be announced earlier that day.

MFA Financial, Inc. Plans Live Audio Webcast of First Quarter 2022 Earnings Conference Call

NEW YORK , April 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MFA Financial, Inc. (NYSE: MFA) (the "Company") announced today that its previously announced 1-for-4 reverse stock split of common stock was completed following the close of business today. The Company's common stock will continue to trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "MFA" and, starting on April 5, 2022, under a new CUSIP number: 55272X607.

MFA Financial, Inc. Announces Completion of Reverse Stock Split

NEW YORK, March 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MFA Financial, Inc. (NYSE: MFA) (the "Company") announced today that its Board of Directors has unanimously approved a reverse stock split of the Company's common stock at a ratio of 1-for-4. The reverse stock split is expected to take effect following the close of business on April 4, 2022 (the "Effective Time").

MFA Financial, Inc. Announces Reverse Stock Split

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NEW YORK, March 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MFA Financial, Inc. (NYSE:  MFA) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a regular cash dividend for the first quarter of 2022 of $0.11 per share of common stock. The dividend will be paid on April 29, 2022, to common stockholders of record on March 22, 2022.

MFA Financial, Inc. Announces Dividend of $0.11 per Share

MFA continues to deliver solid results. GAAP Net Income for 4Q 2021 was $35.9m or $0.08 per share (-$0.20 QoQ), GAAP Book Value of $4.78 per share (-$0.04 QoQ).

MFA Financial: Buy The Dip

MFA Financial, Inc. (MFA) CEO Craig Knutson on Q4 2021 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

MFA Financial (MFA) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of -27.27% and 27.54%, respectively, for the quarter ended December 2021. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

MFA Financial (MFA) Q4 Earnings Miss Estimates

NEW YORK , Feb. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MFA Financial, Inc. (NYSE:MFA) today provided its financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2021. Fourth Quarter 2021 financial results update: MFA generated fourth quarter net income of $35.9 million, or $0.08 per common share.

MFA Financial, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter 2021 Financial Results

Following the recent dividend increase, the company is yielding 8.89%.

MFA Financial: Exceptional Dividend With A Diversified Loan Portfolio

NEW YORK, Feb. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MFA Financial, Inc. (NYSE: MFA) plans to host a live audio webcast of its investor conference call on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) to discuss its fourth quarter 2021 financial results, which are scheduled to be announced earlier that day.

MFA Financial, Inc. Plans Live Audio Webcast of Fourth Quarter 2021 Earnings Conference Call

NEW YORK, Jan. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MFA Financial, Inc. (NYSE: MFA) today announced that it is one of 418 companies across 45 countries and regions to join the 2022 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI), a modified market capitalization-weighted index that aims to track the performance of public companies committed to transparency in gender-data reporting. This reference index measures gender equality across five pillars: female leadership & talent pipeline, equal pay & gender pay parity, inclusive culture, anti-sexual harassment policies, and pro-women brand.

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NEW YORK, Dec. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- MFA Financial, Inc. (NYSE:  MFA) announced today that its Board of Directors has elected Sheila A. Stamps to its Board effective immediately.

MFA Financial, Inc. Elects Sheila A. Stamps to Board of Directors

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MFA continues to deliver steady solid results. Q3 Earnings were once again strong with GAAP Net Income per share of $0.28 (+0.13 QoQ), GAAP Book Value of $4.82 per share. The recent Lima acquisition was a significant contributor at $0.10 per share and Net Interest Income increased to $61.8 million (+$2m, +5%).

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