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NexPoint (NYSE: NREF) posts Q4 2025 results and sets 1Q EAD, CAD guidance

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NexPoint Real Estate Finance reported solid fourth quarter 2025 results and issued guidance for early 2026. Net income attributable to common stockholders was $13.6 million, or $0.52 per diluted share, while cash available for distribution was $12.2 million, or $0.53 per diluted share.

The company highlighted a diversified $1.2 billion investment portfolio across single-family rentals, multifamily, life sciences, self-storage, marinas, and industrial assets, and paid a common dividend of $0.50 per share for the quarter. NexPoint raised $60.5 million of Series B preferred stock and guided first quarter 2026 earnings available for distribution to about $0.40 per diluted common share at the midpoint, with cash available for distribution guidance of about $0.50 per diluted share.

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NREF posts steady Q4 earnings, funds growth with preferred capital and offers covered dividend guidance.

NexPoint Real Estate Finance generated Q4 2025 net income attributable to common of $13.6 million and cash available for distribution of $12.2 million, both comfortably supporting the $0.50 common dividend. CAD per diluted share of $0.53 implies a modest coverage cushion.

The investment portfolio totaled $1.2 billion across 92 positions, with multifamily and life sciences as major exposures and a weighted-average loan-to-value of 63.6% and debt service coverage of 1.24x on key credit assets. These metrics suggest conservative leverage within the loan and securities book.

The company raised $60.5 million of Series B preferred equity during the quarter, adding capital without immediate common dilution. For first quarter 2026, guidance centers on EAD of about $0.40 and CAD of about $0.50 per diluted share, indicating management expects the current dividend level to remain broadly covered.

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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): February 26, 2026

NEXPOINT REAL ESTATE FINANCE, INC.

(Exact Name Of Registrant As Specified In Charter)

Maryland

001-39210

84-2178264

(State or Other Jurisdiction

of Incorporation)

(Commission

File Number)

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

300 Crescent Court, Suite 700

Dallas, Texas 75201

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (214) 276-6300

 

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):

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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 Stock, par value $0.01 per share

 

8.50% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share

NREF

 

NREF-PRA

New York Stock Exchange; NYSE Texas

 

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.

The following information is intended to be furnished under Item 2.02 of Form 8-K, “Results of Operations and Financial Condition.” This information shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, whether made before or after the date of this report, regardless of any general incorporation language in the filing. On February 26, 2026, NexPoint Real Estate Finance, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release and detailed presentation announcing its financial results for the Company’s fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025. The full text of the press release and detailed presentation are furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2, respectively, to this report.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit Number

Exhibit Description

99.1

Press Release of NexPoint Real Estate Finance, Inc. dated February 26, 2026

99.2

Presentation of NexPoint Real Estate Finance, Inc. dated February 26, 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, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

NEXPOINT REAL ESTATE FINANCE, INC.

By:

/s/ Paul Richards

Name:

Title:

 

 

Paul Richards

Chief Financial Officer, Executive

VP-Finance, Assistant Secretary and Treasurer

Date: February 26, 2026

 


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EXHIBIT 99.1

 

Contact:

Kristen Griffith

Investor Relations

IR@nexpoint.com

Media: pro-nexpoint@prosek.com

 

NREF Announces Fourth Quarter 2025 Results, Provides First Quarter 2026 Guidance

Dallas, TX, Thursday, February 26, 2026 – NexPoint Real Estate Finance, Inc. ("NREF" or the "Company") (NYSE: NREF) today reported its financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025.

NREF reported net income attributable to common stockholders of $13.6 million, or 0.52 per diluted share1, for the three months ended December 31, 2025.

NREF reported cash available for distribution2 of $12.2 million, or $0.53 per diluted common share2, for three months ended December 31, 2025.

“NREF continues to produce consistent earnings while strategically deploying capital across a diversified portfolio of high-quality real assets. Our disciplined approach to capital allocation—spanning life sciences, multifamily, self-storage, and industrial—reflects delivering durable, risk-adjusted returns to our shareholders. As we expand into sectors underpinned by strong demographic and structural demand trends, we remain focused on positioning NREF to capitalize on market dislocations, grow book value, and provide investors with a clear and consistent view of our earnings trajectory and long-term value creation strategy,” said Matthew McGraner, Chief Investment Officer.

 

Fourth Quarter 2025 Highlights

Outstanding total portfolio of $1.2 billion, composed of 92 investments3
Single-family rental (“SFR”), multifamily, life sciences, self-storage, marinas, and industrial represent 16.6%, 47.0%, 29.5%, 2.4%, 2.6% and 1.9% of the Company’s investment portfolio, respectively as of December 31, 2025
Weighted-average loan to value (“LTV”)4 and debt service coverage ratio (“DSCR”) on our senior loans, CMBS, CMBS I/O strips, preferred equity, and mezzanine investments are 63.6% and 1.24x3, respectively
During the quarter, the Company funded $5.7MM on a loan that pays a monthly coupon of SOFR + 900 bps.
The Company also funded a combined $17.4MM on two marina loans that pay a monthly coupon of 13.0%.
During the quarter, the Company funded $22.5MM on a loan that pays a monthly coupon of 11.0%.
During the quarter, the Company raised $60.5MM in gross proceeds from the Series B preferred stock offering.
On February 24, 2026 NREF announced a first quarter dividend of $0.50 per common share
 

1 Weighted-average shares outstanding - diluted assumes vesting of all outstanding unvested restricted stock units and the conversion of all redeemable non-controlling interests.

2 Earnings available for distribution (“EAD”), cash available for distribution (“CAD”) and adjusted weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted are non-GAAP measures. For a discussion of why we consider these non-GAAP measures useful and reconciliations of these non-GAAP measures, see the “Reconciliations of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” sections of this release.

3 As of December 31, 2025; and excluding the common stock, revolving credit facility investments, the remaining net assets related to the Hudson Montford multifamily property after its sale and the Alexander at the District and Mag & May multifamily properties. CMBS B-Pieces reflected on an unconsolidated basis.

4 Loan to value is generally based on the initial loan amount divided by the as-is appraised value as of the date the loan was originated or by the current principal amount as of the date of the most recent as-is appraised value. For our CMBS B-Pieces, LTV is based on the weighted-average LTV of the underlying loan pool.

 


 

5 Net income attributable to common stockholders in 1Q 2026 is estimated to be between $6.5 million and $8.8 million. See reconciliations below.

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EXHIBIT 99.1

 

Looking Ahead: First Quarter 2026 Guidance

 

Earnings Available for Distribution2

1Q 2026 EAD per diluted common share guidance is $0.405 at the midpoint

 

 

 

Low

 

 

Mid

 

 

High

 

For the three months ended

 

March 31, 2026

 

 

March 31, 2026

 

 

March 31, 2026

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

16,812

 

 

$

17,900

 

 

$

19,111

 

Net (income) loss attributable to Series A preferred stockholders

 

 

(874

)

 

 

(874

)

 

 

(874

)

Net (income) loss attributable to Series B preferred stockholders

 

 

(9,105

)

 

 

(9,105

)

 

 

(9,105

)

Net (income) loss attributable to Series C preferred stockholders

 

 

(320

)

 

 

(320

)

 

 

(320

)

Net income attributable to common stockholders

 

 

6,513

 

 

 

7,601

 

 

 

8,812

 

Adjustments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amortization of stock-based compensation

 

 

1,489

 

 

 

1,489

 

 

 

1,489

 

EAD

 

$

8,002

 

 

$

9,090

 

 

$

10,301

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic

 

 

17,765

 

 

 

17,765

 

 

 

17,765

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted

 

 

50,955

 

 

 

50,955

 

 

 

50,955

 

Shares attributable to potential redemption of Series B preferred

 

 

(27,983

)

 

 

(27,983

)

 

 

(27,983

)

Shares attributable to potential redemption of Series C preferred

 

 

(62

)

 

 

(62

)

 

 

(62

)

Adjusted weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted (1)

 

 

22,910

 

 

 

22,910

 

 

 

22,910

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EPS per Weighted Average Share - diluted

 

$

0.31

 

 

$

0.33

 

 

$

0.36

 

EAD per diluted common share (1)

 

$

0.35

 

 

$

0.40

 

 

$

0.45

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EPS Dividend Coverage Ratio

 

 

0.62

x

 

 

0.66

x

 

 

0.72

x

EAD Dividend Coverage Ratio (1)

 

 

0.70

x

 

 

0.80

x

 

 

0.90

x

(1)
Adjusted weighted average common shares outstanding – diluted does not include the dilutive effect of the potential redemption of Series B or Series C Preferred Stock for common shares.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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EXHIBIT 99.1

 

Cash Available for Distribution2

1Q 2026 CAD per diluted common share guidance is $0.505 at the midpoint

 

 

 

Low

 

 

Mid

 

 

High

 

For the three months ended

 

March 31, 2026

 

 

March 31, 2026

 

 

March 31, 2026

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EAD

 

$

8,002

 

 

 

9,090

 

 

$

10,301

 

Adjustments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amortization of premiums

 

 

3,067

 

 

 

3,067

 

 

 

3,067

 

Accretion of discounts

 

 

(1,621

)

 

 

(1,621

)

 

 

(1,621

)

Amortization and depreciation

 

 

922

 

 

 

922

 

 

 

922

 

CAD

 

$

10,370

 

 

$

11,458

 

 

$

12,669

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic

 

 

17,765

 

 

 

17,765

 

 

 

17,765

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted

 

 

50,955

 

 

 

50,955

 

 

 

50,955

 

Shares attributable to potential redemption of Series B preferred

 

 

(27,983

)

 

 

(27,983

)

 

 

(27,983

)

Shares attributable to potential redemption of Series C preferred

 

 

(62

)

 

 

(62

)

 

 

(62

)

Adjusted weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted (1)

 

 

22,910

 

 

 

22,910

 

 

 

22,910

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EPS per Weighted Average Share - diluted

 

$

0.31

 

 

$

0.33

 

 

$

0.36

 

CAD per diluted common share (1)

 

$

0.45

 

 

$

0.50

 

 

$

0.55

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EPS Dividend Coverage Ratio

 

 

0.62

x

 

 

0.66

x

 

 

0.72

x

CAD Dividend Coverage Ratio (1)

 

 

0.90

x

 

 

1.00

x

 

 

1.10

x

(1)
Adjusted weighted average common shares outstanding – diluted does not include the dilutive effect of the potential redemption of Series B or Series C Preferred Stock for common shares.

 

Conference Call Details

The Company is scheduled to host a conference call on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. ET (10:00 a.m. CT), to discuss fourth quarter 2025 financial results.

 

The conference call can be accessed live over the phone by dialing 888-660-4430 or +1 646-960-0537 and entering Conference ID 6891136. A live audio webcast of the call will be available online at the Company's website, https://nref.nexpoint.com (under "Resources"). An online replay will be available shortly after the call on the Company's website and continue to be available for 60 days.

 

A replay of the conference call will also be available through Thursday, March 12, 2026, by dialing 1 800-770-2030 or, for international callers, +1 609-800-9099 and entering passcode 6891136.

 

For additional commentary and portfolio information, please view NREF’s earning supplement, which was posted on the Company’s website, http://nref.nexpoint.com.

 

 

 

 

 


 

Reconciliations of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

The following table provides a reconciliation of Earnings Available for Distribution and Cash Available for Distribution to GAAP net income attributable to common stockholders and Adjusted Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding – diluted to Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding - diluted (in thousands, except per share amounts):
 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended December 31,

 

 

 

2025

 

 

2024

 

Net income attributable to common stockholders

 

$

13,581

 

 

$

8,377

 

Net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests

 

 

2,933

 

 

 

2,448

 

Adjustments

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amortization of stock-based compensation

 

 

1,514

 

 

 

1,410

 

Provision for (reversal of) credit losses

 

 

12,380

 

 

 

(3

)

Equity in (income) losses of equity method investments

 

 

(54

)

 

 

(46

)

Unrealized (gains) or losses (1)

 

 

(19,356

)

 

 

7,346

 

EAD

 

$

10,998

 

 

$

19,532

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EAD per Diluted Common Share

 

$

0.48

 

 

$

0.83

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjustments

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amortization of premiums

 

 

2,617

 

 

 

2,803

 

Accretion of discounts

 

 

(2,083

)

 

 

(12,553

)

Depreciation and amortization of real estate investments

 

 

631

 

 

 

1,114

 

Amortization of deferred financing costs

 

 

 

 

 

11

 

CAD

 

$

12,163

 

 

$

10,907

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAD per Diluted Common Share

 

$

0.53

 

 

$

0.47

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted-average common shares outstanding - basic

 

 

17,740

 

 

 

17,461

 

Weighted-average common shares outstanding - diluted

 

 

48,769

 

 

 

33,535

 

Shares attributable to potential redemption of Series B Preferred

 

 

(25,762

)

 

 

(10,116

)

Shares attributable to potential redemption of Series C Preferred

 

 

(35

)

 

 

 

Adjusted weighted-average common shares outstanding - diluted (2)

 

 

22,972

 

 

 

23,419

 

(1)
Unrealized gains represent the net change in unrealized gains on investments held at fair value.
(2)
Beginning in the second quarter of 2024, EAD per diluted common share and CAD per diluted common share are based on adjusted weighted average common shares outstanding – diluted. Adjusted weighted average common shares outstanding – diluted does not include the dilutive effective of the potential redemption of Series B or Series C Preferred Stock for our common shares. Prior periods have not been updated to reflect this adjustment because the dilutive effect of potential preferred redemptions were immaterial to prior periods.

 

About NexPoint Real Estate Finance, Inc.

NexPoint Real Estate Finance, Inc., is a publicly traded REIT, with its common stock and 8.50% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock listed on the New York Stock Exchange, primarily focused on originating, structuring and investing in first-lien mortgage loans, mezzanine loans, preferred equity, convertible notes, multifamily

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properties and common equity investments, as well as multifamily and single-family commercial mortgage-backed securities securitizations, promissory notes, revolving credit facilities and stock warrants. More information about the Company is available at http://nref.nexpoint.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that are based on management's current expectations, assumptions and beliefs. Forward-looking statements can often be identified by words such as "anticipate," “believe,” "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "should" and similar expressions, and variations or negatives of these words. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the Company’s business, strategy and industry in general, first quarter 2026 guidance, including net income, net income attributable to common stockholders, EAD, CAD, EAD and CAD per diluted common share and related coverage ratios and related assumptions and estimates, the Company's intent to not settle Series B or Series C Preferred redemptions in shares of common stock when the Company's common stock price is below book value and the Company's approach to capital allocation that reflects delivering durable, risk-adjusted returns to shareholders and expansion into sectors underpinned by strong demographic and structural demand trends and the Company’s continued focus on positioning to capitalize on market dislocations, grow book value and provide investors with a clear and consistent view of the Company’s earnings trajectory and long-term value creation strategy. They are not guarantees of future results and forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statement, including those described in greater detail in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), particularly those described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Readers should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements and are encouraged to review the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and the Company's other filings with the SEC for a more complete discussion of risks and other factors that could affect any forward-looking statement. The statements made herein speak only as of the date of this press release and except as required by law, the Company does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This press release contains non-GAAP financial measures. A “non-GAAP financial measure” is defined as a numerical measure of a company’s financial performance that excludes or includes amounts so as to be different than the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP in the statements of income, balance sheets or statements of cash flows of the Company. The non-GAAP financial measures used within this press release are EAD, CAD, EAD and CAD per diluted common share and adjusted weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted.

EAD is defined as net income (loss) attributable to our common stockholders computed in accordance with GAAP, including realized gains and losses not otherwise included in net income (loss), excluding any unrealized gains or losses or other similar non-cash items that are included in net income (loss) for the applicable reporting period, regardless of whether such items are included in other comprehensive income (loss), or in net income (loss) and adding back amortization of stock-based compensation. The Company also adjusts EAD to remove the income/(losses) from equity method investments as they represent changes in the equity value of our investment rather than distributable earnings. The Company will include income from equity method investments to the extent that we receive cash distributions and upon realizing gains and/or losses. Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders may also be adjusted for the effects of certain GAAP adjustments and transactions that may not be indicative of our current operations. In addition, EAD in this press release includes the dilutive effect of non-controlling interests. We use EAD to evaluate our performance and to assess our long-term ability to pay distributions. We believe providing EAD as a supplement to GAAP net income (loss) to our investors is helpful to their assessment of our performance and our long-term ability to pay distributions. We also use EAD as a

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component of the management fee paid to our external manager. EAD does not represent net income or cash flows from operating activities and should not be considered as an alternative to GAAP net income, an indication of our GAAP cash flows from operating activities, a measure of our liquidity or an indication of funds available for our cash needs. Our computation of EAD may not be comparable to EAD reported by other REITs.

We calculate CAD by adjusting EAD by adding back amortization of premiums, depreciation and amortization of real estate investment and amortization of deferred financing costs and by removing accretion of discounts. We use CAD to evaluate our performance and our current ability to pay distributions. We also believe that providing CAD as a supplement to GAAP net income (loss) to our investors is helpful to their assessment of our performance and our current ability to pay distributions. CAD does not represent net income or cash flows from operating activities and should not be considered as an alternative to GAAP net income, an indication of our GAAP cash flows from operating activities, a measure of our liquidity or an indication of funds available for our cash needs. Our computation of CAD may not be comparable to CAD reported by other REITs.

EAD per diluted common share and CAD per diluted common share are based on adjusted weighted average common shares outstanding – diluted. Adjusted weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted is calculating by subtracting the dilutive effect of potential redemptions of Series B and Series C Preferred shares for shares of our common stock from weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted. We believe providing adjusted weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted to our investors is helpful in their assessment of our performance without the potential dilutive effective of the Series B or Series C Preferred shares. We have the right to redeem the Series B and Series C Preferred shares for cash or shares of our common stock. Additionally, Series B and Series C Preferred redemptions are capped at 2% of the outstanding Series B or Series C Preferred shares per month, 5% per quarter and 20% per year, respectively. The Company maintains sufficient liquidity to pay cash to cover any redemptions up to the quarterly redemption cap. Further, it is the Company's intent to not settle Series B or Series C Preferred redemptions in shares of common stock when the Company's common stock price is below book value.

Adjusted weighted average common shares outstanding – diluted should not be considered as an alternative to the GAAP measure. Our computation of adjusted weighted average common shares outstanding – diluted may not be comparable to adjusted weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted reported by other companies.

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NYSE:NREF 4Q 2025 Financial Supplement February 26, 2026 CONTACT NEXPOINT REAL ESTATE FINANCE (NYSE:NREF) 300 Crescent Court, Suite 700 Dallas, Texas 75201 (w) nref.nexpoint.com INVESTOR RELATIONS Kristen Griffith (p) 214.908.1854 (e) kgriffith@nexpoint.com


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Cautionary Statements FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS This presentation contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that are based on management's current expectations, assumptions and beliefs. Forward-looking statements can often be identified by words such as "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "expect," "intend", "may", "should" , "target" and similar expressions, and variations or negatives of these words. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the Company’s business and industry, as well as the industries the Company invests in, in general, guidance for financial results for the first quarter of 2026, including the Company's estimated net income, earnings per share, earnings available for distribution (“EAD”), cash available for distribution (“CAD”), EAD per diluted common share, CAD per diluted common share, dividend coverage ratios, including the CAD T-12 coverage ratio and related assumptions and estimates, portfolio commentary, including the resiliency of SFR and life science demand and the Company's intent to not settle Series B or Series C preferred redemptions in shares of common stock when the Company's common stock price is below book value. They are not guarantees of future results and forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statement, including those described in greater detail in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), particularly those described in our Annual Reports on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Readers should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements and are encouraged to review the Company’s Annual Reports on Form 10-K and the Company's other filings with the SEC for a more complete discussion of risks and other factors that could affect any forward-looking statement. The statements made herein speak only as of the date of this presentation and except as required by law, the Company does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements. NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES This presentation contains non-GAAP financial measures. A “non-GAAP financial measure” is defined as a numerical measure of a company’s financial performance that excludes or includes amounts so as to be different than the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP in the statements of income, balance sheets or statements of cash flows of the Company. The non-GAAP financial measures used within this presentation are EAD, CAD, EAD and CAD per diluted common share, and adjusted weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted. EAD is defined as the net income (loss) attributable to our common stockholders computed in accordance with GAAP, including realized gains and losses not otherwise included in net income (loss), excluding any unrealized gains or losses or other similar non-cash items that are included in net income (loss) for the applicable reporting period, regardless of whether such items are included in other comprehensive income (loss), or in net income (loss) and adding back amortization of stock-based compensation. The Company also adjusts EAD to remove the (Income)/Losses from equity method investments as they represent changes in the equity value of our investments rather than distributable earnings. The Company will include income from equity method investments to the extent that we receive cash distributions and upon realizing gains and/or losses. Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders may also be adjusted for the effects of certain GAAP adjustments and transactions that may not be indicative of our current operations. In addition, EAD in this presentation includes the dilutive effect of non- controlling interests. We use EAD to evaluate our performance and to assess our long-term ability to pay distributions. We believe providing EAD as a supplement to GAAP net income (loss) to our investors is helpful to their assessment of our performance and our long-term ability to pay distributions. We also use EAD as a component of the management fee paid to our external manager. EAD does not represent net income or cash flows from operating activities and should not be considered as an alternative to GAAP net income, an indication of our GAAP cash flows from operating activities, a measure of our liquidity or an indication of funds available for our cash needs. Our computation of EAD may not be comparable to EAD reported by other REITs. We calculate CAD by adjusting EAD by adding back amortization of premiums, depreciation and amortization of real estate investment and amortization of deferred financing costs and by removing accretion of discounts. We use CAD to evaluate our performance and our current ability to pay distributions. We also believe that providing CAD as a supplement to GAAP net income (loss) to our investors is helpful to their assessment of our performance and our current ability to pay distributions. CAD does not represent net income or cash flows from operating activities and should not be considered as an alternative to GAAP net income, an indication of our GAAP cash flows from operating activities, a measure of our liquidity or an indication of funds available for our cash needs. Our computation of CAD may not be comparable to CAD reported by other REITs. Adjusted weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted is calculating by subtracting the dilutive effect of potential redemptions of Series B and Series C preferred shares for shares of our common stock from weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted. We believe providing adjusted weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted to our investors is helpful in their assessment of our performance without the potential dilutive effect of the Series B and Series C preferred shares. We have the right to redeem the Series B and Series C preferred shares for cash or shares of our common stock. Additionally, Series B and Series C preferred redemptions are capped at 2% of the outstanding Series B or Series C preferred shares per month, 5% per quarter and 20% per year, respectively. The Company maintains sufficient liquidity to pay cash to cover any redemptions up to the quarterly redemption cap. Further, it is the Company's intent to not settle Series B or Series C preferred redemptions in shares of common stock when the Company's stock price is below book value. Adjusted weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted should not be considered as an alternative to the GAAP measures. Our computation of adjusted weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted may not be comparable to similar measures reported by other companies. Starting in Q2 2024, EAD and CAD per diluted common share are based on adjusted weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted. Prior period EAD and CAD per diluted common share have not been updated to reflect this adjustment as the dilutive effect of potential preferred redemptions were immaterial to prior periods. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION For additional information, see our filings with the SEC. Our filings with the SEC are available on our website, nref.nexpoint.com, under the “Financials" tab. 2


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NexPoint Real Estate Finance 12.0% I N S I D E R O W N E R S H I P 3 13.7% I M P L I E D D I V I D E N D Y I E L D 2 23.5% D I S C O U N T T O B O O K 1 Company Overview NexPoint Real Estate Finance, Inc. (“NREF” or the “Company”) is a publicly traded mortgage REIT, with its shares of common stock and 8.50% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock listed on the New York Stock Exchange. The Company concentrates on investments in real estate sectors where senior management has operating expertise, including multifamily, single-family rental (”SFR”), self-storage and life science sectors in the top 50 metropolitan statistical areas. The Company targets lending or investing in stabilized properties. The Company also lends to redevelopment and development projects in special situations where there is strong sponsorship and clear and visible cost basis detachment points and exit options. NREF is externally managed by NexPoint Real Estate Advisors VII, L.P. (“NREA”), an affiliate of NexPoint Advisors, L.P., an SEC-registered investment advisor with extensive real estate experience. 1. BASED ON DECEMBER 31, 2025, BOOK VALUE INCLUDING REDEEMABLE NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS IN THE OPERATING PARTNERSHIP AS REPORTED BY THE COMPANY IN THIS PRESENTATION AND THE SHARE PRICE AS OF CLOSE OF TRADING FEBRUARY 25, 2026 IMPLIED DIVIDEND YIELD IS CALCULATED USING THE 4Q DIVIDEND OF $0.50 PER COMMON SHARE, ANNUALIZED, DIVIDED BY THE SHARE PRICE AS OF CLOSE OF TRADING ON FEBRUARY 25, 2026 INCLUDES NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS. EXCLUDES OWNERSHIP BY FUNDS ADVISED OR MANAGED BY AFFILIATES OF OUR ADVISER EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT OF OUR MANAGEMENT'S PECUNIARY INTEREST THEREIN AS OF THE CLOSE OF TRADING FEBRUARY 25, 2026 BLOOMBERG. TOTAL RETURN, INCLUDING DIVIDENDS, AS OF CLOSE OF TRADING FEBRUARY 25, 2026 2. 3. 4. NREF Total Return vs Peers4 3


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$5.7MM L O A N D R A W Funded $5.7MM on a loan. The loan pays a monthly coupon of SOFR+900bps 4Q 2025 Highlights FINANCIAL PORTFOLIO CAPITALIZATION $26.1MM N E T I N C O M E I N 4 Q 2 0 2 5 Net income attributable to common stockholders of $13.6MM or $0.52 per diluted common share $12.2MM 4 Q 2 0 2 5 C A S H A V A I L A B L E F O R D I S T R I B U T I O N $0.53 per diluted common share1 $434.6MM B O O K V A L U E $19.10 per common share, including redeemable non-controlling interests in the Operating Partnership and excluding Series A, Series B and Series C Preferred Stock 4Q 2025 Dividend P A I D O N D E C E M B E R 3 1 , 2 0 2 5 Paid a 4Q 2025 dividend of $0.50 per common share on December 31, 2025 3.1 Years W E I G H T E D A V E R A G E R E M A I N I N G T E R M 4 $60.5MM S E R I E S B P R E F E R R E D Raised $60.5MM of Series B Preferred in the amount of 2.5MM shares $1.2B O U T S T A N D I N G T O T A L P O R T F O L I O Composed of 92 investments2 0.92X D E B T T O E Q U I T Y R A T I O As of December 31, 2025 $17.4MM L O A N D R A W Funded two marina loans for $17.4MM combined. Each loan pays a monthly coupon of 13.0% 1. CASH AVAILABLE FOR DISTRIBUTION PER DILUTED SHARE ASSUMES VESTING OF ALL OUTSTANDING UNVESTED RESTRICTED STOCK UNITS AND CONVERSION OF ALL REDEEMABLE NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS. THE ADJUSTED WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING - DILUTED USED TO CALCULATE CAD PER DILUTED COMMON SHARE DOES NOT INCLUDE DILUTIVE EFFECT OF POTENTIAL REDEMPTION OF SERIES B OR SERIES C PREFERRED SHARES FOR COMMON STOCK. SEE “RECONCILIATIONS” SLIDE AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2025, AND CMBS B-PIECES REFLECTED ON AN UNCONSOLIDATED BASIS SERIES B AND C COVERAGE IS CALCULATED BY TAKING THE NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS OF $13.6MM OR CASH AVAILABLE FOR DISTRIBUTION OF $12.2MM FOR 4Q 2025 DIVIDED BY THE COMBINED NREF SERIES B AND SERIES C PREFERRED DIVIDENDS OF $8.7MM FOR THE QUARTER. AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2025, AND EXCLUDING THE COMMON STOCK AND REVOLVING CREDIT FACILITY INVESTMENTS, THE REMAINING NET ASSETS RELATED TO THE HUDSON MONTFORD MULTIFAMILY PROPERTY AFTER ITS SALE, THE ALEXANDER AT THE DISTRICT AND MAG & MAY MULTIFAMILY PROPERTIES 2. 3. 4. $22.5MM L O A N D R A W Funded $22.5MM on a loan. The loan pays a monthly coupon of 11.0% 1.57X and 1.40X N E T I N C O M E A N D C A D S E R I E S B A N D C C O V E R A G E , R E S P E C T I V E L Y 3 As of December 31, 2025


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4Q 2025 Earnings And Book Value • Earnings and Book Value Net interest income of $11.1MM, a decrease of $1.4MM compared to 3Q 2025 Net income of $26.1MM, with net income attributable to common stockholders of $13.6MM, or $0.52 per diluted common share; compared to a net income of $50.9MM, with net income attributable to common stockholders of $35.0MM, or $1.14 per diluted common share in 3Q 2025 Earnings available for distribution of $11.0MM, or $0.481 per diluted common share; compared to $0.51 per diluted common share in 3Q 2025 BV per diluted common share including redeemable NCI in the Operating Partnership increased 1.4% to $19.10/share, compared to $18.83/share at the end of 3Q 2025 1. EARNINGS AVAILABLE FOR DISTRIBUTION PER DILUTED COMMON SHARE ASSUMES VESTING OF ALL OUTSTANDING UNVESTED RESTRICTED STOCK UNITS AND CONVERSION OF ALL REDEEMABLE NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS. THE ADJUSTED WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING - DILUTED USED TO CALCULATE EAD PER DILUTED COMMON SHARE DOES NOT INCLUDE DILUTIVE EFFECT OF POTENTIAL REDEMPTION OF SERIES B OR SERIES C PREFERRED SHARES FOR COMMON STOCK. SEE “RECONCILIATIONS” SLIDE


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1. EPS ASSUMES VESTING OF ALL OUTSTANDING UNVESTED RESTRICTED STOCK UNITS AND CONVERSION OF ALL REDEEMABLE NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS, AND DILUTIVE EFFECT OF POTENTIAL REDEMPTION OF ALL OUTSTANDING SERIES B AND SERIES C PREFERRED SHARES FOR COMMON STOCK. EAD AND CAD PER DILUTED COMMON SHARE ASSUMES VESTING OF ALL OUTSTANDING UNVESTED RESTRICTED STOCK UNITS AND CONVERSION OF ALL REDEEMABLE NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS. ADDITIONALLY, THE ADJUSTED WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING - DILUTED USED TO CALCULATE EAD AND CAD PER DILUTED COMMON SHARE DOES NOT INCLUDE DILUTIVE EFFECT OF POTENTIAL REDEMPTION OF SERIES B AND SERIES C PREFERRED SHARES FOR COMMON STOCK. SEE “RECONCILIATIONS” SLIDE 2. 3. NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS IN 1Q 2026 IS ESTIMATED TO BE BETWEEN $6.5 MILLION AND $8.8 MILLION. EPS, EAD, CAD AND GUIDANCE E P S / E A D / C A D Earnings per diluted share for 4Q 2025 is $0.52, compared to earnings per diluted share of $1.14 reported in 3Q 2025 4Q 2025 EAD per diluted common share2 is $0.48, a decrease of 6.1% compared to 3Q 2025 reported EAD per diluted common share 4Q 2025 CAD per diluted common share2 is $0.53, which remained consistent compared to 3Q 2025 reported CAD per diluted common share G U I D A N C E 1Q 2026 EAD per diluted common share2 guidance is $0.403 at the mid- point 1Q 2026 CAD per diluted common share2 guidance is $0.503 at the mid- point Earnings per Share (EPS)1, EAD2 and CAD2 (6.1)% 36.5 % (16.5)% (54.4)% 17.5 % 111.1 % 5.0 % (22.9)% 62.8 % 10.4 % (41.9)% (50.2)% (5.7)% 0.0 % 15.2 % 2.6 % (4.6)% (30.1)% 6


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Dividend and Coverage Dividend and EPS/EAD/CAD Coverage 4 Q 2 0 2 5 D I V I D E N D : 4Q dividend of $0.50 per common share was paid on December 31, 2025 4Q 2025 EPS dividend coverage is 1.04x 4Q 2025 EAD dividend coverage is 0.96x 4Q 2025 CAD dividend coverage is 1.06x 1 Q 2 0 2 6 D I V I D E N D : 1Q 2026 dividend of $0.50 per common share declared by the Board of Directors to be paid on March 31, 2026 1Q 2026 estimated EPS dividend coverage of 0.66x 1Q 2026 estimated EAD dividend coverage of 0.80x 1Q 2026 estimated CAD dividend coverage of 1.00x NOTE: EPS, EAD PER COMMON SHARE AND CAD PER COMMON SHARE ON THIS SLIDE ARE PER DILUTED SHARE. 1. CAD T-12 COVERAGE IS CALCULATED BY (A) ADDING CAD/COMMON SHARE FOR THE FOUR QUARTERS INCLUDED IN THE TRAILING TWELVE MONTH PERIOD AND (B) DIVIDING THE SUM BY THE DIVIDENDS PAID PER SHARE FOR THE APPLICABLE TWELVE MONTH PERIOD. FOR RECONCILIATIONS OF CAD/COMMON SHARE, SEE THE RECONCILIATION SLIDES INCLUDED HEREIN. ESTIMATED 1Q 2026 CAD T-12 COVERAGE INCLUDES ESTIMATED 1Q 2026 CAD/COMMON SHARE BASED ON THE MIDPOINT OF THE RANGE.


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Portfolio Commentary Defensive Portfolio Characteristics The current portfolio consists of senior loans, CMBS B-Pieces, CMBS I/O Strips, mezzanine debt, preferred equity, common stock investments, multifamily properties, promissory notes, preferred stock investments, revolving credit facilities and stock warrants in short-duration lease-term assets (multifamily, SFR, self-storage, life sciences, marina) that are geographically diverse in the United States. The portfolio has minimal exposure to construction loans, no heavy transitional loans, and no for- sale loans. 3.1 Y E A R S A V E R A G E R E M A I N I N G T E R M 3 82.5% O F P O R T F O L I O S T A B I L I Z E D 3 63.6% W E I G H T E D A V G L O A N T O V A L U E 3 1.24x W E I G H T E D A V G D S C R 3 1. 2. 3. FREDDIE MAC; DECEMBER 2025 AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2025 AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2025, AND EXCLUDING THE COMMON STOCK AND REVOLVING CREDIT FACILITY INVESTMENTS, THE REMAINING NET ASSETS RELATED TO THE HUDSON MONTFORD MULTIFAMILY PROPERTY AFTER ITS SALE AND THE ALEXANDER AT THE DISTRICT AND MAG & MAY MULTIFAMILY PROPERTIES MULTIFAMILY SINGLE-FAMILY RENTAL SELF-STORAGE Historically minimal credit losses across Freddie Mac's multifamily debt portfolio, including during periods of significant market stress, underscoring the durability and defensiveness of the asset class as collateral for NREF's lending activities Aggregate losses in Freddie Mac’s origination history have averaged approximately 2 bps per year dating back to 2009, with just $122.2MM in cumulative losses on $617.8B of combined issuance through December 2025 Multifamily construction starts declined over 40% between 2023 and 2025, with new deliveries forecast to bottom near ~327,000 units in 2027—well below the 2024 peak of ~600,000 units—creating a favorable supply-demand backdrop for rent recovery and asset performance SFR has matured into an institutionally recognized asset class with resilience characteristics comparable to traditional multifamily; the number of households renting single-family homes rose 1.7% in 2025 to a seven-year high, reflecting structural demand growth SFR occupancy rates have remained robust, supported by life-event demand drivers that persist across economic cycles Self-storage fundamentals reached cyclical trough in 2025 and are expected to strengthen through 2026, supported by a sharp decline in new construction— development pipelines have contracted to levels well below historical averages LIFE SCIENCES Near-term oversupply headwinds are self-correcting: speculative construction starts have materially slowed since late 2023, and the remaining spec pipeline is expected to deliver through 2026—after which new supply will be limited to fully pre-leased build-to-suit projects Biomanufacturing and onshoring are emerging as powerful demand drivers, as pharmaceutical companies invest in domestic manufacturing capacity to strengthen supply chains, creating robust demand for specialized facilities that has partially offset weaker lab/R&D leasing


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Portfolio Commentary1 1. AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2025, AND EXCLUDING COMMON STOCK AND REVOLVING CREDIT FACILITY INVESTMENTS, THE REMAINING NET ASSETS RELATED TO THE HUDSON MONTFORD MULTIFAMILY PROPERTY AFTER ITS SALE AND THE ALEXANDER AT THE DISTRICT AND MAG & MAY MULTIFAMILY PROPERTIES Geographic and Asset Type Exposure1 $1.2B CURRENT PRINCIPAL1 63.6% WEIGHTED AVG LTV1 GA 6% FL 6% TX 16% MD 4% CA 7% MA 24% LESS THAN 4.0% OF TOTAL OUTSTANDING PRINCIPAL BALANCE


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4Q 2025 PORTFOLIO


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4Q 2025 Portfolio $s IN 0,000s EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA # Investment (1) Location Property Type Investment Date Current Principal Amount Net Equity (2) Coupon (3) Remaini ng Term (4) Loan to Value DSCR Senior Loans 1 Senior Loan Various Single-family 2/11/2020 $ 7,422 $ 1,036 5.4 % 2.1 50.3 % 2 Senior Loan Various Single-family 2/11/2020 5,029 571 5.2 % 2.8 50.8 % 3 Senior Loan Various Single-family 2/11/2020 31,793 3,330 4.7 % 0.3 33.5 % 4 Senior Loan Various Single-family 2/11/2020 9,224 1,010 6.1 % 2.8 69.4 % 5 Senior Loan Various Single-family 2/11/2020 34,669 3,556 5.6 % 2.8 66.2 % 6 Senior Loan Various Single-family 2/11/2020 5,313 586 6.0 % 2.9 64.6 % 7 Senior Loan Various Single-family 2/11/2020 8,340 1,003 5.9 % 3.0 51.0 % 8 Senior Loan Various Single-family 2/11/2020 6,237 780 5.5 % 3.2 65.5 % 9 Senior Loan Various Single-family 2/11/2020 10,523 1,261 4.7 % 0.2 63.2 % Total Senior Loan $ 118,550 $ 13,133 5.3 % 1.9 54.6 % CMBS B-Pieces 1 CMBS B-Piece Various Multifamily 2/11/2020 $ 13,202 (5) $ 3,164 10.1 % 0.2 63.0 % 2 CMBS B-Piece Various Multifamily 2/11/2020 28,581 (5) 7,026 5.7 % 0.9 65.4 % 3 CMBS B-Piece Various Multifamily 7/30/2020 15,172 (5) (4,964) 13.1 % 1.5 68.1 % 4 CMBS B-Piece Various Multifamily 4/20/2021 14,087 (5) 3,073 10.3 % 5.2 70.3 % 5 CMBS B-Piece Various Multifamily 6/30/2021 108,303 (5) 25,314 — % 1.0 81.8 % 6 CMBS B-Piece Various Multifamily 5/2/2022 23,642 (5) 5,329 4.9 % 12.9 57.7 % 7 CMBS B-Piece Various Multifamily 7/28/2022 53,286 (5) 13,447 9.3 % 3.6 63.1 % 8 CMBS B-Piece Various Multifamily 2/22/2024 32,869 (5) 6,992 5.9 % 3.1 58.9 % 9 CMBS B-Piece Various Multifamily 4/24/2024 33,611 (5) 7,923 5.6 % 3.2 57.1 % Total CMBS B-Piece $ 322,753 $ 67,304 5.1 % 3.0 68.7 % CMBS I/O Strips 1 CMBS I/O Strip Various Multifamily 5/18/2020 $ 17,590 (6) $ 266 2.0 % 4.1 70.2 % 2 CMBS I/O Strip Various Multifamily 8/6/2020 108,643 (6) 2,845 3.0 % 4.5 68.7 % 3 CMBS I/O Strip Various Multifamily 4/28/2021 62,987 (6) 856 1.6 % 4.1 63.5 % 4 CMBS I/O Strip Various Multifamily 5/27/2021 20,000 (6) 581 3.4 % 4.4 65.8 % 5 CMBS I/O Strip Various Multifamily 6/7/2021 4,266 (6) 58 2.3 % 2.9 66.3 % 6 CMBS I/O Strip Various Multifamily 6/11/2021 85,340 (6) 544 2.0 % 3.4 64.6 % 7 CMBS I/O Strip Various Multifamily 6/24/2021 18,983 (6) 144 — % 4.4 59.6 % 8 CMBS I/O Strip Various Multifamily 8/10/2021 25,000 (6) 333 1.9 % 4.3 73.0 % 9 CMBS I/O Strip Various Multifamily 8/11/2021 6,942 (6) 255 3.1 % 5.6 65.5 % 10 CMBS I/O Strip Various Multifamily 8/24/2021 1,625 (6) 40 2.6 % 5.1 61.2 % 11 CMBS I/O Strip Various Multifamily 9/1/2021 34,625 (6) 609 1.9 % 4.5 61.5 % 12 CMBS I/O Strip Various Multifamily 9/11/2021 20,902 (6) 725 3.0 % 5.7 62.2 % 13 CMBS I/O Strip Various Multifamily 1/16/2025 15,000 (6) 1,362 5.7 % 8.9 48.1 % 14 CMBS I/O Strip Various Multifamily 4/15/2025 15,327 (6) 1,365 5.7 % 8.3 58.6 % Total CMBS I/O Srtip $ 437,230 $ 9,983 2.5 % 4.5 63.2 %


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4Q 2025 Portfolio $s IN 0,000s EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA # Investment (1) Location Property Type Investment Date Current Principal Amount Net Equity (2) Coupon (3) Remaining Term (4) Loan to Value DSCR Mezzanine Loans 1 Mezzanine Houston, TX Multifamily 6/12/2020 $ 5,000 $ 5,000 11.0 % 1.4 74.9 % 2 Mezzanine Wilmington, DE Multifamily 10/20/2020 5,470 2,208 7.5 % 3.3 89.3 % 3 Mezzanine White Marsh, MD Multifamily 10/20/2020 10,380 4,238 7.4 % 5.5 84.8 % 4 Mezzanine Philadelphia, PA Multifamily 10/20/2020 14,253 5,768 7.6 % 3.4 89.4 % 5 Mezzanine Daytona Beach, FL Multifamily 10/20/2020 3,700 1,488 7.8 % 2.8 81.5 % 6 Mezzanine Laurel, MD Multifamily 10/20/2020 12,000 4,895 7.7 % 5.3 84.9 % 7 Mezzanine Temple Hills, MD Multifamily 10/20/2020 3,000 1,225 7.3 % 5.6 83.1 % 8 Mezzanine Temple Hills, MD Multifamily 10/20/2020 1,500 612 7.2 % 5.6 78.6 % 9 Mezzanine Lakewood, NJ Multifamily 10/20/2020 5,540 2,236 7.3 % 3.3 81.1 % 10 Mezzanine North Aurora, IL Multifamily 10/20/2020 6,829 2,750 7.5 % 3.0 71.0 % 11 Mezzanine Rosedale, MD Multifamily 10/20/2020 3,620 1,478 7.4 % 5.5 83.3 % 12 Mezzanine Cockeysville, MD Multifamily 10/20/2020 9,610 3,923 7.4 % 5.5 84.3 % 13 Mezzanine Laurel, MD Multifamily 10/20/2020 7,390 3,017 7.4 % 5.5 80.3 % 14 Mezzanine Las Vegas, NV Multifamily 10/20/2020 1,190 480 7.7 % 3.2 75.5 % 15 Mezzanine Atlanta, GA Multifamily 10/20/2020 3,310 1,337 6.9 % 3.5 80.3 % 16 Mezzanine Des Moines, IA Multifamily 10/20/2020 2,880 1,159 7.9 % 2.8 81.6 % 17 Mezzanine Urbandale, IA Multifamily 10/20/2020 4,010 1,613 7.9 % 2.8 83.8 % 18 Mezzanine Irving, TX Multifamily 11/18/2021 12,600 12,541 — % 2.9 92.8 % 19 Mezzanine Rogers, AR Multifamily 6/9/2022 3,784 (7) 3,783 — % (0.1) N/A 20 Mezzanine Beacon, NY Self-Storage 8/1/2025 3,712 3,437 10.9 % 0.6 N/A 21 Mezzanine Rockville, NY Self-Storage 10/23/2025 2,416 2,191 8.8 % 4.8 N/A 22 Mezzanine Cambridge, MA Life Science 1/26/2024 107,733 (8) 107,733 14.0 % 1.1 21.1 % Total Mezzanine $ 229,927 $ 173,112 10.2 % 2.6 51.8 % Preferred Equity 1 Preferred Equity Houston, TX Multifamily 5/29/2020 $ 12,735 $ 12,735 11.0 % 4.3 89.3 % 2 Preferred Equity Holly Springs, NC Life Science 9/29/2021 24,142 24,109 10.0 % 0.8 N/A 3 Preferred Equity Las Vegas, NV Multifamily 12/28/2021 11,377 11,377 10.5 % 6.2 52.0 % 4 Preferred Equity Vacaville, CA Life Science 1/14/2022 36,068 36,058 10.0 % 0.8 31.9 % 5 Preferred Equity Beaumont, TX Self-Storage 4/7/2022 3,903 3,880 13.8 % 4.7 N/A 6 Preferred Equity Temple, TX Self-Storage 6/8/2022 4,480 4,456 13.1 % 4.7 N/A 7 Preferred Equity Medley, FL Self-Storage 7/1/2022 13,000 12,970 11.0 % 1.5 109.6 % 8 Preferred Equity Plano, TX Multifamily 8/10/2022 8,500 8,500 — % (0.1) 81.8 % 9 Preferred Equity Woodbury, MN Life Science 10/19/2022 5,077 5,114 10.0 % 0.8 60.6 % 10 Preferred Equity Forney, TX Multifamily 2/10/2023 30,557 30,576 11.0 % 2.3 N/A 11 Preferred Equity Richmond, VA Multifamily 2/24/2023 29,768 29,784 11.0 % 1.2 N/A 12 Preferred Equity Phoenix, AZ Single-family 5/16/2023 22,060 21,944 13.5 % 1.3 N/A 13 Preferred Equity Houston, TX Life Science 5/17/2023 4,192 4,154 13.0 % 1.0 47.8 % 14 Preferred Equity Knoxville, TN Marina 6/28/2024 7,500 7,475 13.0 % 2.8 68.8 % 15 Preferred Equity Kuttawa, KY Marina 3/19/2025 5,285 5,285 13.0 % 9.6 N/A 16 Preferred Equity Houston, TX Multifamily 1/31/2025 1,200 1,200 14.0 % 2.3 84.0 % 17 Preferred Equity Grafton, IL Marina 12/12/2025 8,293 8,258 13.0 % 10.0 N/A 18 Preferred Equity Eufuala, OK Marina 12/4/2025 9,055 9,023 13.0 % 0.9 N/A 19 Preferred Equity Miami, FL Industrial 12/10/2025 22,500 22,222 11.0 % 5.0 N/A 20 Preferred Equity Kirkland, WA Multifamily 10/5/2022 1,484 1,478 9.0 % 2.0 90.8 % Total Preferred Equity $ 261,176 $ 260,598 10.9 % 2.5 78.5 % 12


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4Q 2025 Portfolio $s IN 0,000s EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA # Investment (1) Location Property Type Investment Date Current Principal Amount Net Equity (2) Coupon (3) Remaining Term (4) Loan to Value DSCR Common Equity 1 Common Stock N/A Self-Storage 11/6/2020 N/A $ 24,761 N/A N/A N/A 2 Common Stock N/A Ground Lease 4/14/2022 N/A 24,343 N/A N/A N/A 3 Common Equity Forney, TX Multifamily 2/10/2023 N/A — N/A N/A N/A 4 Common Equity Richmond, VA Multifamily 2/24/2023 N/A — N/A N/A N/A 5 Common Equity Atlanta, GA Multifamily 9/8/2023 N/A — N/A N/A N/A 6 Common Equity Irving, TX Multifamily 7/8/2025 N/A — N/A N/A N/A 7 Membership Interest Various Multifamily 4/9/2024 N/A 1,714 N/A N/A N/A Total Common Equity $ 50,818 Preferred Stock 1 Preferred Stock Various Life Science 11/9/2023 N/A $ 18,615 10.5 % N/A N/A 2 Preferred Stock Various Life Science 1/2/2025 N/A 136,115 16.5 % N/A N/A 3 Preferred Stock Various Self-Storage 10/6/2025 N/A 3,161 15.0 % N/A N/A Total Preferred Stock $ 157,891 15.8 % Real Estate 1 Real Estate Charlotte, NC Multifamily 12/31/2021 N/A (9) $ 102 N/A N/A N/A 2 Real Estate Atlanta, GA Multifamily 10/10/2023 N/A (10) (2,500) N/A N/A N/A 3 Real Estate Ft Worth, TX Multifamily 10/1/2025 N/A (11) 6,506 N/A N/A N/A Total Real Estate Promissory Note $ 4,108 1 Promissory Note Various Single-family 7/10/2024 12,500 12,500 15.0 % 0.5 N/A 2 Promissory Note Las Vegas, NV Multifamily 9/30/2025 3,000 3,000 8.0 % 0.8 N/A Total Promissory Note $ 15,500 $ 15,500 13.7 % 0.6 Revolving Credit Facility 1 Revolving Credit Facility Various Life Science 12/31/2024 $ 148,600 $ 138,904 13.5 % 2.0 70.9 % Stock Warrants 1 Stock Warrant Various Life Science 5/23/2024 N/A $ 141,186 N/A N/A N/A Portfolio Total $ 1,533,736 $ 1,032,537 7.6 % 3.1 63.6 % 1.24x 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Our total portfolio represents the current principal amount of the consolidated SFR Loans, CMBS I/O Strips, mezzanine loans, preferred equity, common stock investments, multifamily property, promissory notes, revolving credit facilities and stock warrants as well as the net equity of our CMBS B-Piece investments. Net equity represents the carrying value less borrowings collateralized by the investment. The weighted average coupon is weighted on the current principal balance. The weighted-average life is weighted on current principal balance and assumes no prepayments. The maturity date for preferred equity investments represents the maturity date of the senior mortgage, as the preferred equity investments require repayment upon the sale or refinancing of the asset. The CMBS B-Pieces are shown on an unconsolidated basis reflecting the value of our investments. The number shown represents the notional value on which interest is calculated for the CMBS I/O Strips. CMBS I/O Strips receive no principal payments and the notional value decreases as the underlying loans are paid off. The mezzanine loan was extended effective April 9, 2025 to May 16, 2025, and extended further to November 10, 2025. The associated property has been sold, with a remaining equity balance owed to the Company that must be included in the financial statements pursuant to applicable accounting standards. Effective April 1, 2024, the Company reclassified this investment from mezzanine loan to senior loan because there was no senior mortgage on the property collateralized by the loan. Effective September 30, 2025, the Company reclassified this investment back to a mezzanine loan because as of September 30, 2025 there is a senior mortgage on the property collateralized by the loan. Real Estate is a 204-unit multifamily property the Company sold on July 22, 2025. The Company must include the net assets still owed in its financial statements pursuant to applicable accounting standards. Real Estate is a 280-unit multifamily property. Real Estate is a 240-unit multifamily property.


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Financials $s IN 0,000s EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA OR AS OTHERWISE INDICATED Income Statement For the three months ended Interest income December 31, September 30, 2025 2025 $ 22,212 $ 22,853 Interest expense (11,110) (10,356) Net interest income 11,102 12,497 Other income (loss) 22,735 46,717 Total operating expenses (7,780) (8,352) Net income (loss) 26,057 50,862 Net (income) loss attributable to Series A Preferred stockholders (874) (874) Net (income) loss attributable to Series B Preferred stockholders (8,656) (7,174) Net (income) loss attributable to Series C Preferred stockholders (13) — Net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests (2,933) (7,782) Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders 13,581 35,032 Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted 48,769 43,854 Earnings (loss) per share outstanding - diluted $ 0.52 $ 1.14 Book Value December 31, December 31, 2025 2024 Common stockholder' equity $ 352,119 $ 295,624 Redeemable noncontrolling interests in the OP 82,505 86,164 Total equity 434,624 381,788 Redeemable OP untits 4,186 5,038 Common shares outstanding 18,574 17,461 Combined book value per share $ 19.10 $ 16.97 Financials $s IN 0,000s EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA OR AS OTHERWISE INDICATED Balance Sheet Cash and cash equivalents December 31, December 31, 2025 2024 $ 31,114 $ 3,877 Restricted cash 3,240 3,176 Net operating real estate investments 113,879 121,836 Loans, held-for-investments, net 613,411 497,544 Common stock investments, at fair value 49,104 57,389 Equity method investments 1,714 1,504 Mortgage loans, held-for-investment, net 121,260 263,395 Preferred stock investments, at fair value 157,893 18,949 Accrued interest and divdends 62,139 41,208 Mortgage loans held in variable interest entities, at fair value 3,987,281 4,343,359 CMBS structured pass-through certificates, at fair value 40,435 34,979 Stock warrant investments, at fair value 141,186 27,400 Accounts receivable and other assets 550 1,457 Total Assets $ 5,323,206 $ 5,416,073 Secured financing agreements, net 176,141 235,769 Master repurchase agreements 258,038 243,454 Unsecured notes, net 229,112 221,001 Mortgages payable, net 106,151 95,464 Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities 13,699 9,458 Accrued interest payable 13,795 10,020 Bonds payable held in variable interest entities, at fair value 3,692,390 4,029,214 Total Liabilities $ 4,489,326 $ 4,844,380 Redeemable Series B Preferred Stock 359,783 149,045 Redeemable Series C Preferred Stock 1,868 — Redeemable NCI in the Operating Partnership 82,505 86,164 Total Stockholder' Equity 389,724 336,484 Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity $ 5,323,206 $ 5,416,073


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Reconciliations $s IN 0,000s EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA OR AS OTHERWISE INDICATED Reconciliation of 1Q 2026 Net Income to EAD 1. EAD PER DILUTED COMMON SHARE, CAD PER DILUTED COMMON SHARE AND THE RELATED COVERAGE RATIOS ARE BASED ON ADJUSTED WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING - DILUTED. ADJUSTED WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING - DILUTED DOES NOT INCLUDE THE DILUTIVE EFFECT OF THE POTENTIAL REDEMPTION OF SERIES B OR SERIES C PREFERRED STOCK FOR COMMON SHARES.


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Reconciliations $s IN 0,000s EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA OR AS OTHERWISE INDICATED Reconciliation of 1Q 2026 EAD to CAD 1. EAD PER DILUTED COMMON SHARE, CAD PER DILUTED COMMON SHARE AND THE RELATED COVERAGE RATIOS ARE BASED ON ADJUSTED WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING - DILUTED. ADJUSTED WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING - DILUTED DOES NOT INCLUDE THE DILUTIVE EFFECT OF THE POTENTIAL REDEMPTION OF SERIES B OR SERIES C PREFERRED STOCK FOR COMMON SHARES.


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Reconciliations $s IN 0,000s EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA OR AS OTHERWISE INDICATED Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) to Earnings Available for Distribution 1. STARTING IN Q2 2024, EAD PER DILUTED COMMON SHARE AND THE RELATED COVERAGE RATIO ARE BASED ON ADJUSTED WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING - DILUTED. ADJUSTED WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING - DILUTED DOES NOT INCLUDE THE DILUTIVE EFFECT OF THE POTENTIAL REDEMPTION OF SERIES B OR SERIES C PREFERRED STOCK FOR COMMON SHARES. PRIOR PERIOD EAD AND CAD PER DILUTED COMMON SHARE HAVE NOT BEEN UPDATED TO REFLECT THIS ADJUSTMENT AS THE DILUTIVE EFFECT OF POTENTIAL PREFERRED REDEMPTIONS WERE IMMATERIAL TO PRIOR PERIODS.


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Reconciliations $s IN 0,000s EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA OR AS OTHERWISE INDICATED Reconciliation of Earnings Available for Distribution to CAD 1. STARTING IN Q2 2024, CAD PER DILUTED COMMON SHARE AND THE RELATED COVERAGE RATIO ARE BASED ON ADJUSTED WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING - DILUTED. ADJUSTED WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING - DILUTED DOES NOT INCLUDE THE DILUTIVE EFFECT OF THE POTENTIAL REDEMPTION OF SERIES B OR SERIES C PREFERRED STOCK FOR COMMON SHARES. PRIOR PERIOD EAD AND CAD PER DILUTED COMMON SHARE HAVE NOT BEEN UPDATED TO REFLECT THIS ADJUSTMENT AS THE DILUTIVE EFFECT OF POTENTIAL PREFERRED REDEMPTIONS WERE IMMATERIAL TO PRIOR PERIODS.

FAQ

How did NexPoint Real Estate Finance (NREF) perform in Q4 2025?

NexPoint Real Estate Finance reported Q4 2025 net income attributable to common stockholders of $13.6 million, or $0.52 per diluted share. Cash available for distribution was $12.2 million, or $0.53 per diluted common share, supporting the company’s $0.50 quarterly dividend.

What was NREF’s cash available for distribution in Q4 2025?

In Q4 2025, NREF generated $12.2 million of cash available for distribution, equal to $0.53 per diluted common share. This measure adjusts earnings for non-cash items and financing effects, and it exceeded the quarter’s common dividend of $0.50 per share.

What guidance did NexPoint Real Estate Finance give for Q1 2026?

For Q1 2026, NREF guided net income attributable to common stockholders to $6.5–$8.8 million. Earnings available for distribution are projected at $0.35–$0.45 per diluted common share, with a midpoint of $0.40, and cash available for distribution at $0.45–$0.55, midpoint $0.50.

Is NREF’s dividend covered by earnings and cash flow?

For Q4 2025, NREF’s $0.50 common dividend was covered by earnings and cash measures. Earnings per diluted share were $0.52, EAD per diluted share $0.48, and CAD per diluted share $0.53, indicating full coverage on both GAAP and non-GAAP cash metrics.

How large is NexPoint Real Estate Finance’s investment portfolio?

As of December 31, 2025, NREF reported an outstanding total portfolio of approximately $1.2 billion across 92 investments. The portfolio spans single-family rentals, multifamily, life sciences, self-storage, marinas, and industrial assets, emphasizing short-duration, income-focused real estate exposures.

What capital did NREF raise through preferred stock in Q4 2025?

During Q4 2025, NREF raised $60.5 million in gross proceeds from a Series B preferred stock offering. This preferred capital provides additional funding for the company’s investment activities without directly diluting existing common shareholders through new common stock issuance.

What are NREF’s key credit quality metrics on its real estate investments?

NREF reported a weighted-average loan-to-value of 63.6% and a debt service coverage ratio of 1.24x on its senior loans, CMBS, preferred equity, and mezzanine positions. These figures suggest moderate leverage and interest coverage across the company’s underlying real estate credit exposures.

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