Sector: Mortgage
New York Mortgage Trust Inc 7.875% Series E Fixed-to-Floating Rate Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock
AG Mortgage Investment Trust 8.00% Series C Fixed-to-Floating Rate Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock
A “Change of Control” is deemed to occur when, after the original issuance of the Series C Preferred Stock, the following have occurred and are continuing:the acquisition by any person, including any syndicate or group deemed to be a “person” under Section 13(d)(3) of the Exchange Act, of beneficial ownership, directly or indirectly, through a purchase, merger or other acquisition transaction or series of purchases, mergers or other acquisition transactions of our stock entitling that person to exercise more than 50% of the total voting power of all our stock entitled to vote generally in the election of our directors (except that such person will be deemed to have beneficial ownership of all securities that such person has the right to acquire, whether such right is currently exercisable or is exercisable only upon the occurrence of a subsequent condition); and
following the closing of any transaction referred to in the bullet point above, neither we nor the acquiring or surviving entity has a class of common securities (or American Depositary Receipts representing such securities) listed on the NYSE, the NYSE American or the Nasdaq Stock Market, or listed or quoted on an exchange or quotation system that is a successor to the NYSE, the NYSE American or the Nasdaq Stock Market.
AGNC Investment Corporation, 6.50% Series E Fixed-to-Floating Rate Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock
AGNC’s business model involves borrowing money at short-term interest rates and investing in long-term residential mortgage-backed securities. The difference between the short-term borrowing rate and the long-term mortgage yield is the profit margin for the REIT. This strategy allows AGNC to generate high levels of income for its shareholders, often yielding more than other types of REITs and traditional fixed-income investments.
However, like all mortgage REITs, AGNC is subject to a number of risks, including interest rate risk, credit risk, and liquidity risk. Interest rate risk arises from the fact that AGNC borrows at short-term rates and invests in long-term assets, meaning its profits are sensitive to changes in interest rates. Credit risk refers to the possibility of defaults or other problems with the underlying mortgages in AGNC’s portfolio. Liquidity risk refers to the possibility that AGNC may have difficulty selling its investments to meet its obligations, particularly during periods of market turbulence.
Despite these risks, AGNC has a strong track record of delivering consistent income to its shareholders and is well-regarded in the mortgage REIT industry. The company has a strong management team and a well-established investment strategy, making it a popular choice among investors seeking high-yielding income investments.
Ready Capital Corporation 6.20% Senior Notes Due 2026