Ellington Credit Declares Monthly Common Dividend

Core Viewpoint - Ellington Credit Company has declared a monthly common dividend of $0.08 per share, payable on April 30, 2026, to shareholders of record as of March 31, 2026 [1] Group 1: Dividend Announcement - The Board of Trustees of Ellington Credit Company announced a monthly common dividend of $0.08 per share [1] - The dividend is scheduled to be paid on April 30, 2026, to shareholders who are on record as of March 31, 2026 [1] Group 2: Financial Performance - As of December 31, 2025, the net asset value (NAV) per share was reported at $5.19, which includes distributions of $0.24 per share for the quarter [1] - The GAAP net income (loss) for the same period was $(21.1) million, equating to $(0.56) per share [1] - Net investment income (NII) was reported at $7.8 million, or $0.21 per share [1] Group 3: Tax Information - Information regarding the federal income tax treatment of distributions deemed paid in 2025 has been posted on the Fund's website [2] - The Fund operated as a taxable C-Corp from January 1, 2025, to March 31, 2025, and has been operating as a regulated investment company since April 1, 2025 [2]