Granite Point (GPMT) insider purchase: 17,000 shares at ~$2.83

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Granite Point Mortgage Trust Inc. (GPMT) director Patrick G. Halter purchased 17,000 shares of the company's common stock at a weighted average price of $2.83 per share in transactions dated 08/15/2025, bringing his beneficial ownership to 94,363 shares. The filing states the purchases occurred in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $2.82 to $2.83 and that the reported price is a weighted average; the reporter offers to provide full purchase-level details upon request. The form was signed by an attorney-in-fact on behalf of the reporting person.

Positive

• Director purchase recorded: 17,000 shares acquired, showing insider buying activity
• Transparent pricing disclosure: weighted-average price $2.83 and transaction range $2.82–$2.83
• Beneficial ownership updated: ownership reported at 94,363 shares following the transactions

Negative

• None.

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR: A director purchased 17,000 GPMT shares at about $2.83, modestly increasing insider ownership.

The purchase represents an insider acquiring shares rather than selling, which can be viewed as a neutral-to-slightly-positive signal about the director's view of value at current market prices. The transaction size and resulting total ownership of 94,363 shares are disclosed explicitly, but the filing does not provide context on company market capitalization or the director's existing stake percentage, limiting assessment of materiality.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: Director-level purchases are routine disclosures; this filing documents compliance and increases disclosed beneficial ownership.

The Form 4 shows appropriate reporting of non-derivative acquisitions by a director and provides the weighted-average price range for the trades. The filing includes an offer to supply detailed per-trade information, which supports transparency. There is no indication of related-party arrangements or derivative activity in this submission.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Halter Patrick Gregory

(Last) (First) (Middle)

3 BRYANT PARK, #2400A

(Street)

NEW YORK NY 10036

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Granite Point Mortgage Trust Inc. [ GPMT ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/15/2025

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	08/15/2025		P		17,000	A	$2.83(1)	94,363	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Per share price reflects the weighted average price paid. The shares were purchased in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $2.82 to $2.83. The reporting person undertakes to provide, upon request, full information regarding the shares purchased in such transactions.

Remarks:

	/s/ Michael J. Karber, as attorney-in-fact for Patrick G. Halter	08/19/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did GPMT director Patrick G. Halter trade?

The director purchased 17,000 shares of Granite Point Mortgage Trust common stock.

At what price were the GPMT shares purchased?

The weighted average price was $2.83 per share, with transactions ranging from $2.82 to $2.83.

How many GPMT shares does the reporting person own after the transaction?

The filing reports 94,363 shares beneficially owned following the reported purchases.

When did the reported GPMT transactions occur?

The transactions are dated 08/15/2025 in the filing.

Does the Form 4 disclose any derivative transactions for GPMT by this reporting person?

No; Table II for derivative securities shows no reported derivative transactions in this filing.