Ellington Credit Company (EARN) declares $0.08 monthly common dividend for shareholders

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Ellington Credit Company announced that its Board of Trustees has declared a monthly common dividend of $0.08 per share. The dividend will be paid on March 31, 2026 to common shareholders of record as of February 27, 2026.

The company describes itself as a non-diversified closed-end fund that seeks attractive current yields and risk-adjusted total returns by investing primarily in corporate collateralized loan obligations, focusing on mezzanine debt and equity tranches, and is externally managed by an affiliate of Ellington Management Group.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 9, 2026

Ellington Credit Company

(Exact name of registrant specified in its charter)

Delaware

811-24071

46-0687599

(State or Other Jurisdiction Of Incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

53 Forest Avenue

Old Greenwich, CT 06870

(Address of principal executive offices, zip code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (203) 698-1200

Not applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of Each Class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered

Common Shares of Beneficial Interest, no par value

EARN

The New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company    ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.     ☐

Item 8.01    Other Events.

On February 9, 2026, Ellington Credit Company issued a press release announcing that its Board of Trustees declared a monthly common dividend of $0.08 per share, payable on March 31, 2026 to common shareholders of record as of February 27, 2026.

A copy of the press release is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1 to this current report on Form 8-K and the information related to the dividend is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits. The following exhibit is being furnished herewith this Current Report on Form 8-K.

99.1    Press Release dated February 9, 2026

104    Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

									ELLINGTON CREDIT COMPANY
Dated:			February 9, 2026			By:			/s/ Christopher Smernoff
									Christopher Smernoff
									Chief Financial Officer

Exhibit 99.1

Ellington Credit Declares Monthly Common Dividend

OLD GREENWICH, Conn., February 9, 2026—Ellington Credit Company (NYSE: EARN) ("we" or the "Fund") today announced that its Board of Trustees has declared a monthly common dividend of $0.08 per share, payable on March 31, 2026 to common shareholders of record as of February 27, 2026.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are not historical in nature and can be identified by words such as "anticipate," "estimate," "will," "should," "may," "expect," "project," "believe," "intend," "seek," "plan" and similar expressions or their negative forms, or by references to strategy, plans, or intentions. Forward-looking statements are based on our beliefs, assumptions and expectations of our future operations, business strategies, performance, financial condition, liquidity and prospects, taking into account information currently available to us. These beliefs, assumptions, and expectations are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties and can change as a result of many possible events or factors, not all of which are known to us. If a change occurs, our business, financial condition, liquidity, results of operations and strategies may vary materially from those expressed or implied in our forward-looking statements. The following factors are examples of those that could cause actual results to vary from those stated or implied by our forward-looking statements: changes in interest rates and the market value of our investments, market volatility, changes in the default rates on corporate loans, our ability to borrow to finance our assets, changes in government regulations affecting our business, a deterioration in the market for collateralized loan obligations, our ability to adapt to the new regulatory regime associated with our conversion to a closed-end fund/RIC, potential business disruption related to our conversion to a closed-end fund/RIC, ability to achieve the anticipated benefits of our conversion to a closed-end fund/RIC, and other changes in market conditions and economic trends, such as changes to fiscal or monetary policy, heightened inflation, increased tariffs, slower growth or recession, and currency fluctuations. Furthermore, as stated above, forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including, among other things, those described under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Registration Statement on Form N-2, which can be accessed through the link to our SEC filings under "For Investors" on our website (at www.ellingtoncredit.com) or at the SEC's website (www.sec.gov). Other risks, uncertainties, and factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or implied may be described from time to time in reports we file with the SEC, and is not possible for us to predict or identify them all. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

This release and the information contained herein do not constitute an offer of any securities or solicitation of an offer to purchase securities.

About Ellington Credit Company

Ellington Credit Company (the "Fund") is a non-diversified closed-end fund that seeks to provide attractive current yields and risk-adjusted total returns by investing primarily in corporate collateralized loan obligations ("CLOs"), with a focus on mezzanine debt and equity tranches. The Fund is externally managed and advised by an affiliate of Ellington Management Group, L.L.C., a leading fixed-income investment manager founded in 1994. The Fund benefits from Ellington’s extensive experience and deep expertise in portfolio management, credit analysis, and risk management.

For additional information, visit www.ellingtoncredit.com.

FAQ

What dividend did Ellington Credit Company (EARN) declare in this 8-K?

Ellington Credit Company declared a monthly common dividend of $0.08 per share. This dividend reflects the Board of Trustees’ decision to distribute cash to common shareholders and is part of the fund’s income-focused strategy centered on investments in corporate collateralized loan obligations.

When is the Ellington Credit Company (EARN) dividend payment date and record date?

The dividend will be paid on March 31, 2026 to common shareholders of record as of February 27, 2026. Investors must be on the company’s shareholder register as of the record date to receive the $0.08 per share payment.

What type of fund is Ellington Credit Company (EARN)?

Ellington Credit Company is a non-diversified closed-end fund. It aims to provide attractive current yields and risk-adjusted total returns, primarily by investing in corporate collateralized loan obligations, with an emphasis on mezzanine debt and equity tranches within that specialized credit market.

What assets does Ellington Credit Company (EARN) primarily invest in?

Ellington Credit Company primarily invests in corporate collateralized loan obligations (CLOs). The fund focuses on mezzanine debt and equity tranches, seeking to generate income and total return from structured credit backed by portfolios of corporate loans.

Who manages Ellington Credit Company (EARN)?

Ellington Credit Company is externally managed and advised by an affiliate of Ellington Management Group, L.L.C. Ellington Management Group is described as a leading fixed-income investment manager with extensive experience in portfolio management, credit analysis, and risk management.

Does this Ellington Credit Company (EARN) release include forward-looking statements?

Yes. The release includes forward-looking statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. It notes these statements are based on current beliefs and assumptions and are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially.

Where can investors find more risk information about Ellington Credit Company (EARN)?

Investors can review risk factors described under “Risk Factors” in Ellington Credit Company’s Registration Statement on Form N-2. This document is available via the company’s website under “For Investors” and through the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov.

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

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Press Releases

• EX-99.1 EX-99.1 6.1 KB

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