Ellington Financial reported a non-annualized economic return of 4.5% for Q2 2024, driven by contributions from diversified credit and Agency portfolios, and the Longbridge reverse mortgage platform. The company saw strong performance in non-QM loans and robust earnings from Longbridge, along with benefits from residential transition and commercial mortgage loan strategies.
Net income attributable to common stockholders was $52.3 million, or $0.62 per common share.
Adjusted Distributable Earnings amounted to $28.3 million, or $0.33 per common share.
Book value per common share as of June 30, 2024 was $13.92, including dividends of $0.39 per common share for the quarter.
Cash and cash equivalents totaled $198.5 million as of June 30, 2024, with additional unencumbered assets of $565.1 million.
Ellington Financial anticipates continued portfolio and earnings growth for the remainder of the year, supported by a strong investment pipeline across diversified proprietary loan origination channels and access to compelling term financing in the securitization markets.
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