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.

Earnings data Q1 2021

Earnings data Q2 2021

Earnings data Q3 2021

Earnings data Q4 2021

Earnings data Q1 2022

Earnings data Q2 2022

Earnings data Q3 2022

Earnings data Q4 2022

Earnings data Q1 2023

Earnings data Q2 2023

Earnings data Q3 2023

Earnings data Q4 2023

Earnings data Q1 2024

Earnings data Q2 2024

Earnings data Q3 2024

Earnings data Q4 2024

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.

Revenue

Cost of revenue

Gross profit

Operating expenses

SG&A

Other

Operating income

EBITDA

Net income

Earnings per share

Total assets

Current assets

Cash & equivalents

Receivables

Inventory

Non-current assets

Net PPE

Intangibles

Total liabilities

Current liabilities

Short term debt

Income tax payable

Non-current liabilities

Long-term debt

Total equity

Stockholders equity

Minority interest

Total liabilities & equity

Total debt

Net debt

Book value per share

Cash from operations

Funds from operations

Change in working capital

Cash from investing

Capital expenditure

Purchase/sale of investments

Purchase/sale of business

Other sources

Cash from financing

Change in stock

Change in debt

Cash dividends paid

Cash from other sources

Net change in cash

Free cash flow

MFA Financial (MFA) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 54.55% and 25.13%, respectively, for the quarter ended September 2021. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

MFA Financial (MFA) Q3 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates

NEW YORK, Nov. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- MFA Financial, Inc. (NYSE:MFA) today provided its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2021. Third Quarter 2021 financial results update: MFA generated third quarter net income of $124.3 million, or $0.28 per basic common share ($0.27 per diluted common share), including $43.9 million or $0.10 per common share of purchase accounting related gains recorded on closing of the Lima One acquisition.

MFA Financial, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2021 Financial Results

NEW YORK, Oct. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- MFA Financial, Inc. (NYSE: MFA) plans to host a live audio webcast of its investor conference call on Friday, November 5, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) to discuss its third quarter 2021 financial results, which are scheduled to be announced earlier that day.

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

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--StoicLane, a long-term growth platform making controlling and strategic minority investments in the Finance, Insurance & Real Estate (“FIRE”) verticals, today announced that its principals led a $175M strategic investment in Interfirst Mortgage Company (“Interfirst”), a leading, tech-enabled mortgage originator, through a special purpose vehicle with funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. (“Oaktree”), MFA Financial, Inc, (NYSE: MFA), family offices and o

StoicLane Principals Led a $175M Strategic Investment Into Interfirst, a Hyper-growth, Tech-Enabled Mortgage Platform

Arbor Realty Trust

Ellington Financial

Iron Mountain

Oaktree Specialty Lending

ONEOK

Redwood Trust

When choosing dividend stocks, picks like ABR stock and EFC stock are attractive with dividend yields that are greater than 4%. The post 7 Dividend Stocks to Buy With Yields Over 4% appeared first on InvestorPlace.

7 Dividend Stocks to Buy With Yields Over 4%

NEW YORK, Sept. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- MFA Financial, Inc. (NYSE:  MFA) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a regular cash dividend for the third quarter of 2021 of $0.10 per share of common stock.

MFA Financial, Inc. Announces Dividend of $0.10 per Share

Express

Greenlane Holdings

Let's dive into how investors can use this Zacks screener to find highly-ranked stocks trading for under $10 a share to consider buying in September.

Find Cheap Stocks Under $10 to Buy for September and Beyond

Antero Midstream Partners

Templeton Global Income Fund

Nordic American Tankers

Annaly Capital

Cheap stocks are fun. We can buy a lot of shares without shelling out too much dough.

5 Low-Priced Dividend Stocks Yielding 6.3% To 11.8%

MFA Financial, Inc (MFO) CEO Craig Knutson on Q2 2021 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

Strong Q2 earnings with GAAP net income of $0.13, GAAP book value of $4.65 (+$.02 QoQ) and economic BV of $5.12 (+$.03). Net interest income of $59 million/$0.134 per share. MFA also paid a $0.10 dividend during the quarter a significant increase from the previous dividend of $0.075.

MFA Financial: Strong Management Delivers Another Solid Quarter

MFA Financial, Inc. (MFA) CEO Craig Knutson on Q2 2021 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

NEW YORK, Aug. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- MFA Financial, Inc. (NYSE:MFA) today provided its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2021. Second Quarter 2021 financial results update: MFA generated second quarter net income of $58.5 million, or $0.13 per common share.

MFA Financial, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2021 Financial Results

NEW YORK, July 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- MFA Financial, Inc. (NYSE: MFA) plans to host a live audio webcast of its investor conference call on Thursday, August 5, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) to discuss its second quarter 2021 financial results, which are scheduled to be announced earlier that day.

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

Bank of America

New York Mortgage Trust

New York Mortgage Trust, Inc. Cum Conv Perp Red Pfd Registered Shs Series D

New York Mortgage Trust Inc 7 7/8 % Cum Red Pfd Shs Series C

New York Mortgage Trust Inc 7 3/4 % Cum Red Pfd Shs Series B

PennyMac Mortgage Investment

Siriuspoint Ltd

Wells Fargo

Watford Holdings Ltd - 8.50% PRF PERPETUAL USD 25

We take a look at the action in preferreds and baby bonds through the first short week of July and highlight some of the key themes we are watching. We highlight the steep fall-off yield dynamic of callable securities moving past their "par" price level.

Preferreds Market Weekly Review

NEW YORK, July 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- MFA Financial, Inc. (NYSE:  MFA) announced today that it has completed the previously announced acquisition from affiliates of Magnetar Capital of their ownership interests in Lima One Holdings, LLC, the parent company of Lima One Capital, LLC. As had been anticipated, MFA has also acquired from certain members of management of Lima One their ownership interests in Lima One Holdings.

MFA Financial, Inc. Announces Completion of Acquisition of Lima One Capital, LLC

Invesco Mortgage Capital

Lument Finance Trust

AG Mortgage Investment Trust

Presidio Property Trust

Western Asset Mortgage Capital

Penny stock REITs are in a unique position because of the current rebound, providing income via dividends as well as pandemic-fueled growth. The post 7 Best Penny Stock REITs to Buy with High Dividend Yields appeared first on InvestorPlace.

7 Best Penny Stock REITs to Buy with High Dividend Yields

MFA Financial (MFA) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.

All You Need to Know About MFA Financial (MFA) Rating Upgrade to Buy

NEW YORK, June 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- MFA Financial, Inc. (NYSE:  MFA) announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed Laurie Goodman as non-executive Chair of the Board, effective immediately.  Ms. Goodman assumes the role of Board Chair from George H.

MFA Financial, Inc. Announces Appointment of Laurie Goodman as Non-Executive Chair of the Board

Ambev

BlackRock Capital Investment

Chesapeake Granite Wash Trust

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial

Banco Santander

Telefonica SA

Cheap stocks can be risky, but they can also provide cash flow when they have a steady, reliable dividend like these seven stocks do. The post 7 Cheap Stocks With Dividends for Both Returns and Cash Flow appeared first on InvestorPlace.

7 Cheap Stocks With Dividends for Both Returns and Cash Flow

Q1 Earnings were solid with GAAP Net Income of $0.17, GAAP Book Value of $4.63 and Economic Book Value of $5.09. Net Interest Income was $0.072 per share. MFA is led by an experienced and very competent management team doing the right things including share buybacks, acquisition of a loan originator and reducing funding costs via securitization.

MFA Financial: Stay The Course

MFA Financial, Inc. (MFA) CEO Craig Knutson on Q1 2021 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

NEW YORK, May 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- MFA Financial, Inc. (NYSE: MFA) today provided its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2021. First Quarter 2021 financial results update: MFA generated first quarter net income of $77.3 million, or $0.17 per common share.

MFA Financial, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2021 Financial Results and Acquisition of Lima One Holdings, LLC

NEW YORK, May 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- MFA Financial, Inc. (NYSE: MFA) announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire substantially all of the remaining ownership interests it did not previously own in Lima One Holdings, LLC (together with its operating subsidiary Lima One Capital, LLC and other affiliates, "Lima One"), a leading nationwide originator and servicer of business purpose loans ("BPLs") for residential real estate investors, from affiliates of Magnetar Capital ("the Sellers"). The acquisition includes Lima One's operating platform and $1.1 billion servicing portfolio as well as approximately $200 million of related financial assets.

MFA Financial, Inc. Announces Agreement to Acquire Lima One Capital, Accelerating MFA's Business Purpose Lending Investment Strategy

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.

MFA Financial (MFA) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth

AGNC Investment

Ellington Residential Mortgage REIT

Starwood Property

Mortgage REITs took their lumps in the COVID downturn, but any mREIT trading today is a survivor. Here are five high-yield options that are still on the battlefield.

News for MFA Financial Stock (MFA)