# MFA Financial, Inc. 9.000% Senior Notes (MFAO): Dividend & Fundamentals

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- Sector: Real Estate · Industry: REIT - Mortgage
- Exchange: NYSE · Trading currency: USD

MFA Financial, Inc. operates as a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) primarily focused on acquiring residential mortgage assets, employing a leveraged investment strategy. Its portfolio encompasses various types of mortgage-related instruments, including both agency and non-agency mortgage-backed securities, alongside residential whole loans. The company's activities are organized into two primary divisions: the Mortgage-Related Assets segment, which manages its extensive investment holdings, and the Lima One segment, dedicated to its distinct mortgage origination and servicing enterprise....

## Quote & Key Metrics

As of 2026-10-26:

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $25.30 USD |
| Market Cap | $677.5M |
| P/E (TTM) | 28.43 |
| EPS (TTM) | $0.89 |
| 52-Week Range | $24.18 – $25.75 |
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 8.89% |

## Dividend

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Yield (TTM) | 8.89% |
| Annual Dividend (TTM) | $2.25 /share |
| Annual Dividend (Forward) | $2.25 /share |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Consecutive Growth Streak | 0 years |
| Growth CAGR 1Y / 3Y / 5Y / 10Y | 0.0% / — / — / — |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, TTM) | 187.4% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, TTM) | 92.5% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, forward dividend) | 187.4% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, forward dividend) | 92.5% |

### Recent Payments

| Ex-Date | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-30 | $0.5625 | 2026-11-16 |
| 2026-07-31 | $0.5625 | 2026-08-17 |
| 2026-05-01 | $0.5625 | 2026-05-15 |
| 2026-01-30 | $0.5625 | 2026-02-17 |
| 2025-10-31 | $0.5625 | 2025-11-17 |
| 2025-08-01 | $0.5625 | 2025-08-15 |
| 2025-05-01 | $0.5625 | 2025-05-15 |
| 2025-01-31 | $0.5625 | 2025-02-18 |
| 2024-11-01 | $0.5625 | 2024-11-15 |
| 2024-08-01 | $0.7375 | 2024-08-15 |

Full history: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/mfao/dividend

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does MFA Financial, Inc. 9.000% Senior Notes do?

MFA Financial, Inc. 9.000% Senior Notes (MFAO) operates in the REIT - Mortgage industry within the Real Estate sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.

### Does MFAO pay a dividend?

Yes, MFA Financial, Inc. 9.000% Senior Notes (MFAO) pays a dividend quarterly, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 8.89%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.

### How often does MFAO pay dividends?

MFA Financial, Inc. 9.000% Senior Notes pays dividends quarterly. The forward annual rate is $2.25 per share at the current declared cadence. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is MFAO's payout ratio?

MFA Financial, Inc. 9.000% Senior Notes's payout ratio is the percentage of earnings (and free cash flow) returned to shareholders as dividends. Current EPS and FCF coverage are shown in the payout cards above, with green / amber / red coloring indicating sustainability.

### How are MFAO's dividends taxed?

MFA Financial, Inc. 9.000% Senior Notes (MFAO) is a real estate investment trust (REIT). REIT distributions are typically a mix of ordinary income, capital gains, and return of capital, and are reported on Form 1099-DIV. Consult a tax advisor for your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/mfao
- Dividend history & safety: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/mfao/dividend
- Earnings & EPS: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/mfao/earnings
- Financial statements: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/mfao/financials/income
- Valuation multiples: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/mfao/valuation
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/mfao/peers

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