Ellington Financial

Ellington Financial has priced senior, unsecured notes due 2030 with an aggregate principal amount of USD 150 million at a coupon of 7.375%. The offering size was increased from an initial USD 100 million; the securities will be issued at 99.010%, implying a yield to maturity of 7.663%. The closing is scheduled for September 17, 2026; the notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Ellington Financial. Net proceeds are intended for general corporate purposes, including partial repayment of repo obligations and financing additional investments; the offering is directed to Qualified Institutional Buyers and non-U.S. persons under Regulation S. » More on de.investing.com

Ellington Financial plans to issue unsecured senior notes with a principal amount of $100 million, a coupon of 7.375% and maturity in 2030 as an increase to an existing series. The new securities will be consolidated with the already issued $400 million bonds into a single class and guaranteed by Ellington Financial. Net proceeds are intended for general corporate purposes, including the partial repayment of repurchase agreement liabilities and the financing of investments; the offering will be to Qualified Institutional Buyers (Rule 144A) and outside the U.S. pursuant to Regulation S. » More on de.investing.com

Moody’s has affirmed Ellington Financial’s Ba3 Corporate Family Rating and the B1 rating for its senior unsecured debt, and has changed the outlook for both to positive. The agency cites solid capitalisation, a diversified loan portfolio, a sophisticated hedging strategy and improved liquidity. Operational metrics improved: the average maturity of repo transactions increased, annualised net income relative to assets under management was 3.5%, and non-performing loans fell to 4.0%. Moody’s also notes risks from cyclical exposure to residential and commercial real estate, incomplete hedges and high dividend payouts. » More on de.investing.com