MFA - NYSE
MFA Financial, Inc.
$9.15
-3.4%MFA Financial, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a real estate investment trust (REIT) in the United States. The company invests in residential mortgage assets, including non-agency mortgage-backed securities (MBS), agency MBS, and credit risk transfer securities; residential whole loans, including purchased performing loans, purchased credit deteriorated, and non-performing loans; and mortgage servicing rights related assets. The company has elected to be taxed as a REIT and would not be subject to federal income taxes if it distributes at least 90% of its taxable income to its stockholders. MFA Financial, Inc. was incorporated in 1997 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
At a Glance
Live SnapshotMFA Financial, Inc. Management Team
Mr. Craig L. Knutson
Chief Executive Officer & Director
Compensation
$4,081,150
Mr. Bryan Wulfsohn CFA
President & Chief Investment Officer
Compensation
$2,573,342
Mr. Bryan Doran
Senior Vice President & Chief Accounting Officer
Mr. Michael C. Roper
Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Compensation
$1,413,800
Ms. Lori Samuels
Senior Vice President & Chief Loan Operations Officer
Compensation
$1,003,800
Mr. John W. Elliott
Senior Vice President & Chief Technology Officer
Ms. Mei Lin
Senior Vice President & Co-Controller
Ms. Natasha Seemungal
Senior Vice President & Co-Controller
Mr. Harold E. Schwartz J.D.
Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary
Compensation
$1,413,800
MFA Financial, Inc. Insider Positioning
During the last 12 months, insiders have purchased $150K and sold $28K worth of MFA shares, resulting in $122K of net buying activity.
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2.8K
28.03K
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9-12 Months
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Top Buyers
Stamps Sheila A
Director
$150K
Top Sellers
Lin Mei
Officer: Sr. Vp & Co-Controller
$28K
Insider Activity Analysis
Net Insider Sentiment
Strong bullish signal with $122K net buying. Insiders are aggressively accumulating shares, suggesting significant confidence in future prospects.
Buy/Sell Ratio
Exceptional buy/sell ratio. Buying dramatically outweighs selling—one of the strongest possible insider signals.
Insider Participation
1 insider buyers and 1 sellers. Equal participation suggests mixed or neutral insider views.
SEC Filings
MFA - Filing history and reports
| Filing Type | Filing Date | Period Ending | Fiscal Year | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2026 N/A | April 17, 2026 | June 03, 2026 | 2026 |
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