Ellington Financial Inc.
EFC-PA
New York Stock Exchange12.22
USD
-0.07
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CIK
0001411342
ISIN
US28852N2080
CUSIP
28852N208
Return %
Stock
S&P500
1Y
-51.12
26.53
3Y
-39.47
76.60
5Y
-53.11
80.11
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in mil. unless spec.- CEO
- Laurence Eric Penn
- Full Time Employees
- 400
- Sector
- Real Estate
- Industry
- REIT - Mortgage
- Address
- 53 Forest Avenue Old Greenwich CT United States of America 06870
- IPO Date
- Oct 17, 2019
- CIK
- 0001411342
- Website
- ellingtonfinancial.com
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- Ellington Financial Inc. operates as a specialty finance company focused on acquiring and managing a diverse portfolio of mortgage-related and other financial assets. Its core products and services include investments in residential and commercial mortgage loans; residential and commercial mortgage-backed securities (RMBS and CMBS); consumer loans and asset-backed securities (ABS) backed by consumer loans; collateralized loan obligations (CLOs); non-mortgage- and mortgage-related derivatives; debt and equity investments in loan origination companies; and other strategic investment vehicles. Ellington also operates a distinct Longbridge segment, which originates, services, and invests in reverse mortgage loans acquired through both origination and secondary market purchases. The company serves primarily the U.S. market and is externally managed and advised by Ellington Financial Management LLC. Founded in 1994, Ellington Financial is headquartered in New York, New York. In the last 1-2 years, Ellington Financial has notably enhanced its capital structure and financing strategies. This includes the pricing of seven securitizations in the third quarter of 2025, with a total of 20 securitizations priced year-to-date, substantially increasing its long-term, non-mark-to-market financing capabilities. After the quarter ended, the company successfully priced $400 million of five-year senior unsecured notes rated by Moody's and Fitch, which are broadly distributed to institutional investors. This move is part of a strategic shift to increase the proportion of long-term unsecured and securitization financing while reducing reliance on short-term repurchase agreement borrowings, thereby fortifying the balance sheet and enhancing earnings stability. Additionally, the company is preparing its inaugural securitization of residential transition loans to reduce financing risk and support portfolio growth. Ellington Financial reported strong portfolio growth, including an 11% increase in its total adjusted credit portfolio sequentially for the third quarter of 2025, driven by net purchases of non-qualified mortgage loans, commercial mortgage bridge loans, other residential mortgage loans, and CLOs. Ellington Financial's industry focus is mortgage finance and specialty finance, targeting institutional investors and capital markets. Its investment portfolio is diversified across mortgage-related assets and consumer-related financings, reflecting comprehensive exposure to credit markets. The company operates through two reportable segments: Investment Portfolio and Longbridge Reverse Mortgage segment, serving institutional investors in the U.S. financial markets. Ellington Financial Inc. continues to expand its asset base and financing capabilities to maintain its competitive position as a specialty finance company focused on risk-adjusted returns and capital efficiency.