MFA Financial, Inc.

Dynex Capital, Inc. operates as a mortgage real estate investment trust (mREIT), primarily engaging in the leveraged acquisition of various mortgage-backed securities (MBS) within the United States. Its investment portfolio includes both agency and non-agency MBS. Agency MBS are distinguished by a principal payment guarantee from a U.S. government entity or a government-sponsored enterprise (GSE), such as Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac. In contrast, non-agency MBS do not possess this governmental backing. Dynex's holdings specifically encompass residential MBS, commercial MBS (CMBS), and certain CMBS interest-only instruments. For federal income tax purposes, the company holds the designation of a real estate investment trust. This status typically exempts Dynex Capital from federal corporate income tax liabilities, provided it distributes a minimum of 90% of its taxable earnings to its shareholders. Established in 1987, the firm maintains its corporate headquarters in Glen Allen, Virginia.

Ladder Capital Corp0JSZ · Asset ManagementNew York City, United States

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Ladder Capital Corp operates as a diversified financial firm with significant involvement in real estate. Its Loans segment is active in providing first mortgage financing; this includes originating conduit loans for stable, income-generating commercial properties, as well as originating and investing in balance sheet first mortgage loans for commercial real estate assets undergoing various transitions like leasing up, selling out, or renovation. Beyond this, the segment also dedicates capital to commercial real estate through acquiring debt notes, junior and mezzanine debt, and a range of other structured financial products. Through its Securities segment, the company strategically invests in commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) and U.S. Agency Securities, alongside corporate debt instruments and equity securities. The Real Estate segment is responsible for owning and investing in a broad portfolio of commercial and residential properties. This diverse collection encompasses assets such as leased properties, office buildings, student housing, hotels, industrial facilities, shopping centers, and condominium units. Ladder Capital Corp qualifies as a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) for federal income tax purposes. This designation typically allows the company to avoid federal corporate income taxes, provided it distributes at least 90% of its taxable income to its shareholders. The company was established in 2008 and its corporate headquarters are located in New York, New York.

NexPoint Real Estate Finance, Inc. (NREF) is a U.S.-based real estate finance firm. Its core activities involve the origination, structuring, and investment in a diverse range of real estate-backed financial products. These encompass senior mortgage debt, mezzanine debt, preferred equity, preferred stock, and securitized multifamily commercial mortgage-backed securities. The company aims to qualify as a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) for U.S. federal income tax purposes. This status generally allows it to avoid federal corporate income taxes, provided it distributes at least 90% of its taxable earnings to its shareholders. Established in 2019, NREF is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

Rithm Capital Corp.RITM · Asset ManagementNew York, United States

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Rithm Capital Corp. operates as an asset manager focused on real estate, credit, and financial services in the United States. It operates through Origination and Servicing, Residential Transitional Lending, and Asset Management and Investment Portfolio. The company’s investment portfolio primarily comprises of single-family rental properties, title, appraisal and property preservation and maintenance businesses; real estate securities, call rights, SFR properties, residential mortgage loans, collateralized loan obligations and consumer loans, excess mortgage servicing rights, servicer advance investments, and asset management related investments. It also provides government-sponsored enterprise (GSE) and government guaranteed loans; non-GSE or non-government guaranteed loans; and residential transitional lending. The company qualifies as a real estate investment trust for federal income tax purposes. It generally would not be subject to federal corporate income taxes if it distributes at least 90% of its taxable income to its stockholders. The company was formerly known as New Residential Investment Corp. and changed its name to Rithm Capital Corp. in August 2022. Rithm Capital Corp. was incorporated in 2011 and is based in New York, New York.

MidCap Financial Investment Corporation (MFIC) operates as an externally managed, non-diversified, closed-end investment fund, registered as a business development company (BDC) under the Investment Company Act of 1940. The firm specializes in providing private equity and debt capital to private middle-market companies, supporting initiatives such as leveraged buyouts, corporate acquisitions, recapitalizations, growth capital, and refinancing. MFIC offers a comprehensive range of financing instruments, including direct equity investments, preferred and common equity, warrants, and equity co-investments. Its debt solutions encompass mezzanine, first-lien secured, stretch senior, unitranche, second-lien secured, senior secured, unsecured, and subordinated loans. Beyond these core offerings, the fund also participates in Private Investments in Public Equity (PIPEs), acquires assets in the secondary market, and invests in structured products. While primarily focused on private ventures, MFIC may also allocate capital to thinly traded public company securities, cash equivalents, U.S. government debt, short-term high-quality debt, high-yield and distressed debt, and international investments, alongside collateralized loan obligations (CLOs) and credit-linked notes (CLNs). The company's investment focus is primarily within the United States, targeting a broad spectrum of industries. These include construction and building materials, diverse business services, manufacturing (plastics, rubber, chemicals, aerospace & defense), advertising, capital equipment, education, various technology sectors (cable television, telecommunications, high tech, automation), consumer goods and services (durable and non-durable products, retail, hospitality, food & beverage), energy (oil & gas, electricity, utilities), financial services, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, media (diversified, production, printing, publishing), wholesale, environmental services, and transportation (aviation, cargo, distribution). MFIC typically commits between $20 million and $250 million to each portfolio company, with investments generally structured to mature within five to ten years.

Two Harbors Investment CorpTWO · Asset ManagementSaint Louis Park, United States

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Two Harbors Investment Corp. (TWO) operates as a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) with a strategic focus on the U.S. mortgage market. The firm is actively involved in acquiring, funding, and overseeing a diverse portfolio of financial instruments, primarily residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS). This portfolio encompasses both agency RMBS – which are often backed by fixed-rate, adjustable-rate, and hybrid adjustable-rate mortgage loans – as well as non-agency securities, mortgage servicing rights (MSRs), and other related financial assets. Being structured as a REIT grants the company specific federal income tax advantages, contingent on distributing a minimum of 90% of its annual taxable earnings to its shareholders. Established in 2009, Two Harbors Investment Corp. maintains its corporate headquarters in Minnetonka, Minnesota.