MFA Financial (MFA) Furnishes Q2 2025 Results in 8-K — Aug 6, 2025

Q: Which exhibits were included with the 8-K?

Exhibits included are 99.1 (press release), 99.2 (additional information), and 104 (Inline XBRL cover page interactive data file).

Q: Who signed the Form 8-K for MFA and when?

The Form 8-K was signed by Harold E. Schwartz, Senior Vice President and General Counsel, dated August 6, 2025.

Q: Where is MFA Financial's principal executive office located?

MFA's principal executive office address is One Vanderbilt Avenue, 48th Floor, New York, New York 10017.

Form 8-K filed by MFA Financial, Inc. dated August 6, 2025.

Filing Impact

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Filing Sentiment

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Form Type

8-K

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Form 8-K filed by MFA Financial, Inc. dated August 6, 2025. The filing states MFA furnished a press release (Exhibit 99.1) announcing financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, and additional information relating to those results (Exhibit 99.2).

The filing expressly notes the exhibits are being "furnished" not "filed" for purposes of Exchange Act Section 18 and will not be incorporated by reference into registration statements except as expressly stated. The press release contains forward-looking statements subject to risks and qualifications referenced in MFA's SEC filings.

Signed: Harold E. Schwartz, Senior Vice President and General Counsel, dated August 6, 2025.

Positive

Exhibit 99.1 furnished: press release announcing financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025.
Exhibit 99.2 furnished: additional information relating to MFA's Q2 2025 financial results.
Clear legal treatment: filing states exhibits are "furnished" and not "filed" under Exchange Act Section 18.
Signed and dated by Harold E. Schwartz, Senior Vice President and General Counsel, on August 6, 2025.

Negative

None.

Insights

TL;DR: Routine earnings disclosure furnished to the SEC; the 8-K contains no financial figures itself.

The 8-K indicates MFA furnished its Q2 2025 earnings press release (Exhibit 99.1) and supplemental information (Exhibit 99.2). Because the materials are furnished rather than filed, Section 18 liability does not apply to the exhibit contents as stated. Investors should review Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 for the actual financial metrics, since the 8-K text does not include revenue, EPS, guidance, or other quantitative results.

TL;DR: Disclosure is procedural and timely; furnishing vs. filing affects incorporation and liability, not the existence of reported results.

The report documents timely public release of Q2 2025 results and supplemental materials and includes the customary forward-looking statement disclaimer. The signature of the General Counsel dated August 6, 2025 confirms the corporate officer attestation. From a governance perspective, the disclosure follows standard 8-K practice for earnings releases.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 2.02, 7.01

2 items

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial

Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Disclosure

Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.

FAQ

What did MFA file on August 6, 2025 (MFA)?

MFA furnished a press release (Exhibit 99.1) announcing financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, and additional related information (Exhibit 99.2).

Are the earnings materials in the 8-K "filed" or "furnished"?

The filing states the press release and supplemental information are "furnished" not "filed" for purposes of Exchange Act Section 18.

Which exhibits were included with the 8-K?

Exhibits included are 99.1 (press release), 99.2 (additional information), and 104 (Inline XBRL cover page interactive data file).

Who signed the Form 8-K for MFA and when?

The Form 8-K was signed by Harold E. Schwartz, Senior Vice President and General Counsel, dated August 6, 2025.

Where is MFA Financial's principal executive office located?

MFA's principal executive office address is One Vanderbilt Avenue, 48th Floor, New York, New York 10017.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 08/06/2025 - 08:41 AM

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 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): August 6, 2025

MFA FINANCIAL, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Maryland		1-13991		13-3974868
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

	One Vanderbilt Avenue, 48th Floor
	New York, New York		10017
	(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (212) 207-6400

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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):


¨	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 class:	Trading Symbols:	Name of each exchange on which registered:
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	MFA	New York Stock Exchange
7.50% Series B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share	MFA/PB	New York Stock Exchange
6.50% Series C Fixed-to-Floating Rate Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share	MFA/PC	New York Stock Exchange
8.875% Senior Notes due 2029	MFAN	New York Stock Exchange
9.000% Senior Notes due 2029	MFAO	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 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition and

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

MFA Financial, Inc. (“MFA”) issued a press release, dated August 6, 2025, announcing its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. In addition, in conjunction with the announcement of its financial results, MFA issued additional information relating to its 2025 second quarter financial results. Such additional information is attached to this report as Exhibit 99.2 and is incorporated herein by reference.

The information referenced in this Current Report on Form 8-K (including Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2) is being “furnished” and, as such, shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. The information set forth in this Current Report on Form 8-K (including Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2) is and will not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed by MFA pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), except as may be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

As discussed therein, the press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Act and the Exchange Act and, as such, may involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions. These forward-looking statements relate to MFA’s current expectations and are subject to the limitations and qualifications set forth in the press release as well as in MFA’s other documents filed with the SEC, including, without limitation, that actual events and/or results may differ materially from those projected in such forward-looking statements.

Exhibit

99.1	Press Release, dated August 6, 2025, announcing MFA’s financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025.

99.2	Additional information relating to MFA’s financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025.

104	Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL).

SIGNATURE

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

	MFA FINANCIAL, INC.
	(REGISTRANT)

	By:	/s/ Harold E. Schwartz
		Name: Harold E. Schwartz
		Title: Senior Vice President and General Counsel

Date: August 6, 2025

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Description

99.1	Press Release, dated August 6, 2025, announcing MFA Financial Inc.’s financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025.

99.2	Additional information relating to MFA Financial, Inc.’s financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025.

104	Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL).

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MFA Financial (MFA) Furnishes Q2 2025 Results in 8-K — Aug 6, 2025