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Ellington Credit (NYSE: EARN) sets $0.08 monthly dividend for May 2026

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Ellington Credit Company declared a monthly common dividend of $0.08 per share. The dividend will be paid on May 29, 2026 to common shareholders of record as of April 30, 2026.

The fund is 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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Item 8.01 Other Events Other
Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Monthly dividend $0.08 per share Common dividend declared by Board of Trustees
Dividend record date April 30, 2026 Shareholders of record eligible for $0.08 dividend
Dividend payment date May 29, 2026 Scheduled payment date for monthly dividend
Coupon on notes 8.50% Interest rate on Notes due 2031 listed on NYSE
Notes maturity 2031 Maturity year of 8.50% Notes due 2031
closed-end fund financial
"Ellington Credit Company (the "Fund") is a non-diversified closed-end fund that seeks to provide attractive current yields"
A closed-end fund is a pool of money collected from many investors to buy a diversified mix of stocks, bonds, or other assets, and it is managed by professionals. Unlike some investment options, its shares are bought and sold on stock exchanges at prices determined by supply and demand, which can be above or below the fund's actual value. This structure allows investors to buy or sell shares easily, but the value may fluctuate based on market conditions.
collateralized loan obligations financial
"by investing primarily in corporate collateralized loan obligations ("CLOs"), with a focus on mezzanine debt and equity tranches"
A collateralized loan obligation is a financial product that pools many corporate loans and repackages them into slices sold to investors, with some slices offering steady, lower returns and others offering higher returns but more risk. Like splitting a pizza into pieces for different tastes, CLOs let investors pick their preferred risk level and help banks fund lending, so changes in CLO performance influence credit availability and can move markets.
mezzanine debt financial
"with a focus on mezzanine debt and equity tranches"
Mezzanine debt is a hybrid loan that sits between a company’s senior bank debt and equity ownership: it pays higher interest than regular loans because it takes on more risk, and often includes an option to convert into shares or warrants. Investors care because it offers higher potential returns than plain debt while carrying greater chance of loss or equity dilution if the company struggles, making it a middle-ground choice for yield and upside.
risk-adjusted total returns financial
"seeks to provide attractive current yields and risk-adjusted total returns by investing primarily in corporate collateralized loan obligations"
forward-looking statements regulatory
"This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions"
Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.
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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): April 7, 2026

Ellington Credit Company
(Exact name of registrant specified in its charter)
Delaware811-2407146-0687599
(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:
☐Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of Each ClassTrading Symbol(s)Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Common Shares of Beneficial Interest, no par value
EARN
The New York Stock Exchange
 8.50% Notes due 2031ELLA
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 April 7, 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 May 29, 2026 to common shareholders of record as of April 30, 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 April 7, 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:April 7, 2026By:/s/ Christopher Smernoff
Christopher Smernoff
Chief Financial Officer


Exhibit 99.1
Ellington Credit Declares Monthly Common Dividend
OLD GREENWICH, Conn., April 7, 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 May 29, 2026 to common shareholders of record as of April 30, 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.


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FAQ

What dividend did Ellington Credit Company (EARN) declare?

Ellington Credit Company declared a monthly common dividend of $0.08 per share. This cash distribution reflects the fund’s policy of providing current income to shareholders, supported by its portfolio of corporate CLO mezzanine debt and equity investments.

When is the record date and payment date for EARN’s $0.08 dividend?

The record date for Ellington Credit’s $0.08 monthly dividend is April 30, 2026. The dividend is scheduled to be paid on May 29, 2026, meaning shareholders on the record date will receive the cash distribution at the end of May.

How often does Ellington Credit Company (EARN) pay its common dividend?

Ellington Credit Company’s Board declared a monthly common dividend of $0.08 per share. A monthly dividend schedule provides investors with more frequent income payments compared with quarterly distributions, aligning with the fund’s goal of delivering attractive current yields.

What type of investments does Ellington Credit Company focus on?

Ellington Credit Company is a non-diversified closed-end fund that primarily invests in corporate collateralized loan obligations (CLOs). It emphasizes mezzanine debt and equity tranches, aiming to generate attractive current yields and risk-adjusted total returns for shareholders.

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 is a fixed-income investment manager founded in 1994, bringing experience in portfolio management, credit analysis, and risk management to the fund.

Does the Ellington Credit dividend announcement include forward-looking statements?

Yes. The release includes a cautionary statement regarding forward-looking statements. It notes that expectations about operations, strategies, and financial condition are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied.

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