Financial HealthCore earnings strongly over-cover the dividend, which is currently yielding 11.3%, indicating strong financial health.
Market OpportunityThe improvement in monthly affordability from the 50-year mortgage product could unlock an expansion of the total addressable mortgage and servicing market, benefiting stocks like Ellington which combine scale, access to capital, and analytical expertise.
Risk ManagementEFC remains the top pick under mREIT coverage due to its superior risk management, which protects book value.