AG Mortgage Investment Trust is a mREIT focused on non-agency residential loans. Earnings available for distribution increased in Q1 2025, underpinned by stronger net interest income. Fed rate cuts and equity tied up in legacy/underperforming businesses should help drive further net interest income gains.
AG Mortgage Investment Trust's 9.5% Senior Notes offer a stable, high-yield income with less volatility than the common stock, making them attractive for income-focused investors. MITN notes are unsecured, mature in 2029, pay quarterly interest, and can be redeemed early by the company starting in 2026. While MITT common stock offers higher potential yield and possible trading gains, it carries more risk and volatility, whereas MITN notes provide fixed returns and higher payment priority.
We take a look at the action in preferreds and baby bonds through the second week of May and highlight some of the key themes we are watching. Preferred stocks saw gains as sector spreads tightened, and Treasury yields stabilized, with average yields just below 7%. Two Harbors plans to list a 9.325% 2030 bond, offering an attractive yield relative to its preferreds.
REIT - Mortgage Industry | Real Estate Sector | Thomas Durkin CEO | XMUN Exchange | US0012285013 ISIN |
US Country | - Employees | 30 Jun 2025 Last Dividend | 23 Jul 2021 Last Split | 30 Jun 2011 IPO Date |
AG Mortgage Investment Trust, Inc., established in 2011 and headquartered in New York, New York, is a residential mortgage real estate investment trust (REIT) operating within the United States. The company specializes in a diverse portfolio encompassing various types of residential and commercial mortgage assets. As a real estate investment trust, AG Mortgage Investment Trust, Inc. enjoys certain tax advantages, specifically, it is not subject to federal corporate income taxes provided it distributes at least 90% of its taxable income to its stockholders. This strategic position allows the company to maximize returns for its investors while navigating the complex landscape of real estate and mortgage investments.
AG Mortgage Investment Trust, Inc. holds a variety of residential investments which includes non-agency loans, agency-eligible loans, re-and non-performing loans, and non-agency residential mortgage-backed securities. These diverse types of investments allow the company to capitalize on different segments of the residential mortgage market, catering to a wide range of investor requirements and risk appetites.
In addition to its residential portfolio, the company also invests in commercial loans and commercial mortgage-backed securities. These investments diversify the company’s income streams and leverage the potential in the commercial real estate sector. By including commercial real estate assets in its portfolio, AG Mortgage Investment Trust, Inc. can tap into the growth opportunities presented by various commercial properties and constructions, ranging from office spaces and retail locations to industrial facilities.