Description

Ellington Financial Inc., operating through its subsidiary, Ellington Financial Operating Partnership LLC, primarily functions as an investor and manager of a broad spectrum of financial assets across the United States. Its investment activities encompass mortgage-backed, consumer-oriented, and corporate-linked instruments. The company strategically acquires residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) backed by a variety of loan types, including prime jumbo, Alt-A, manufactured housing, and subprime residential mortgages, alongside those secured by U.S. government agencies. Its portfolio also includes direct residential and commercial mortgage loans, commercial mortgage-backed securities, and other real estate-related debt. Beyond mortgages, Ellington Financial also invests in collateralized loan obligations, various derivative products (both mortgage and non-mortgage), corporate debt and equity, corporate loans, and a range of other strategic ventures. Furthermore, it manages consumer loans and asset-backed securities originating from consumer and commercial assets. Founded in 2007, the company is headquartered in Old Greenwich, Connecticut.