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MFA Financial CEO Craig L. Knutson, who also serves as a director, reported several equity award-related transactions dated January 8, 2026. He acquired 157,481 shares of common stock upon settlement of time-based restricted stock units granted in January 2023 and 538,186 shares of common stock tied to performance-based restricted stock units from the same grant.
Phantom shares used in these awards are each the economic equivalent of one share of MFA common stock and settle one-for-one in stock. The filing shows share dispositions of 81,087 shares and 42,127 shares at $9.57 per share, representing shares surrendered to cover tax obligations on the equity settlements. The company also previously eliminated MFA common stock as an investment option in its 401(k) plan, reducing Knutson’s reported beneficial ownership by 14,710 shares. Certain vested performance-based units, including dividend-equivalent units, are scheduled to settle in stock in January 2027.
MFA Financial, Inc. reported an equity award to a senior executive in a Form 4 filing. On 01/02/2026, an officer serving as Sr VP & Chief Accounting Officer received two types of phantom share awards tied to MFA common stock.
The officer was granted 8,815 phantom shares that are scheduled to vest, subject to forfeiture, on December 31, 2028 and then be settled in the same number of MFA common shares within 30 days after vesting. Each phantom share represents the right to receive one share of common stock.
The filing also reports 13,649 performance-based phantom shares, described as a target award. The actual shares earned can range from 0% to 200% of this target, based on MFA’s absolute total stockholder return and its total stockholder return versus a designated peer group over a three-year period ending around the vesting date. These performance-based phantom shares are expected to vest generally on December 31, 2028, with settlement in MFA common stock in January 2030, adjusted for the value of dividends during the vesting period.
MFA Financial, Inc. reported an equity award for its Chief Executive Officer and director on a Form 4 dated 01/02/2026. The filing shows grants of phantom shares, which each represent the right to receive one share of MFA common stock.
The CEO received 176,916 time-based phantom shares that are scheduled to vest on December 31, 2028, subject to forfeiture, and to be settled in an equivalent number of MFA common shares within 30 days after vesting. In addition, the CEO received 273,938 performance-based phantom shares, representing a target amount. The actual number of shares earned can range from 0% to 200% of this target, based on MFA’s absolute total stockholder return and its return relative to a designated peer group over a three-year period.
The performance-based phantom shares are generally expected to vest on December 31, 2028, after certification of performance, with settlement in MFA common stock in January 2030, adjusted for the value of dividends paid during the vesting period on the shares that ultimately vest.
MFA Financial reported an equity compensation grant to a senior executive. On 01/02/2026, a Sr. VP & Co-Controller received two awards of phantom shares, each representing the right to receive one share of MFA common stock.
The first award covers 6,296 phantom shares that are scheduled to vest, subject to forfeiture, on December 31, 2028 and then be settled in the same number of MFA shares within 30 days after vesting. The second is a performance-based grant with a target of 9,750 phantom shares at a price of $0.
For the performance award, the actual number of MFA shares ultimately delivered can range from 0% to 200% of the target, based on MFA’s absolute total stockholder return and its total stockholder return versus a designated peer group over a three-year period. These performance-based phantom shares are expected to vest generally on December 31, 2028, with settlement in MFA common stock in January 2030, adjusted for dividends paid during the vesting period.
MFA Financial, Inc. reported that a senior executive, serving as Sr. VP & Co-Controller, received new equity-based awards in the form of phantom shares on January 2, 2026. The filing shows two grants of derivative securities tied to MFA common stock.
The first grant is 6,296 phantom shares, which are scheduled to vest on December 31, 2028, subject to forfeiture, and then be settled in an equivalent number of MFA common shares within 30 days after vesting. The second grant is 9,750 performance-based phantom shares, representing a target amount that can range from 0% to 200% of this figure based on MFA’s absolute total shareholder return and its return versus a designated peer group over a three-year period. These performance-based awards generally vest around December 31, 2028 upon certification of results and will be settled in MFA common stock in January 2030, with adjustments for dividends during the vesting period.
MFA Financial, Inc. disclosed that Senior Vice President Harold E. Schwartz received new phantom share awards tied to MFA common stock. On 01/02/2026, he acquired 32,529 phantom shares that vest, subject to forfeiture, on December 31, 2028, and are then settled in an equivalent number of MFA shares within 30 days after vesting.
He also received a performance-based grant of 50,369 phantom shares, representing the target award. The ultimate payout can range from 0% to 200% of this target based on MFA’s absolute total stockholder return (TSR) and TSR relative to a peer group over a three‑year period, with vesting expected around December 31, 2028 and settlement in shares in January 2030. Following these grants, Schwartz beneficially owns 300,061 phantom share units directly.
MFA Financial, Inc. reported new equity awards for its Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer on January 2, 2026. The filing shows grants of phantom shares, which each represent the right to receive one share of MFA common stock.
One grant covers 37,776 phantom shares that are scheduled to vest, subject to forfeiture, on December 31, 2028, and then be settled in an equivalent number of MFA common shares within 30 days after vesting. A second grant covers 58,492 performance-based phantom shares, representing a target award that can ultimately range from 0% to 200% of that amount depending on achievement of a pre-set performance metric.
The performance-based phantom shares are designed to vest generally on December 31, 2028, after the Compensation Committee certifies performance based on MFA’s absolute total stockholder return and its total stockholder return versus a designated peer group over a three-year period. These awards will be adjusted for dividends paid during the vesting period and are expected to be settled in MFA common stock in January 2030.
MFA Financial, Inc. reported equity awards to its President and Chief Investment Officer on 01/02/2026 in the form of phantom shares. One grant covers 100,735 phantom shares, each representing the right to receive one share of MFA common stock, scheduled to vest on December 31, 2028 and be settled in shares within 30 days after vesting. A second, performance-based grant covers a target 155,979 phantom shares, with the actual number earned ranging from 0% to 200% of target based on pre-set performance metrics. Vesting for the performance award is generally tied to MFA’s absolute total shareholder return and relative total shareholder return versus a peer group over three years, with settlement in MFA common stock in January 2030.
MFA Financial, Inc. reported stable results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. Net income was $48.1 million, essentially flat versus $48.2 million a year earlier, with net income available to common stock of $37.3 million and basic EPS of $0.36 compared with $0.38 last year. Net interest income improved to $56.8 million from $50.6 million as interest expense declined slightly while interest income grew.
For the first nine months of 2025, net income rose to $122.5 million from $113.3 million, and basic EPS increased to $0.89 from $0.85. Comprehensive income available to common stock and participating securities was $36.7 million for the quarter and $87.7 million year to date. At September 30, 2025, total assets were $12.1 billion, including $8.8 billion of residential whole loans and $2.3 billion of securities, funded primarily by $9.8 billion of financing agreements. Stockholders’ equity stood at $1.82 billion, and 102.2 million common shares were outstanding as of October 31, 2025.
MFA Financial, Inc. furnished its quarterly results materials, announcing financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. The company provided a press release and additional information as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 to its Form 8-K dated November 6, 2025.
The materials are being furnished, not filed, under the Securities Exchange Act, which limits their use for liability purposes. The company noted that the release includes forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties described in its SEC filings.