MFA Financial Reports Q2 2026 Results (Press Release Filed Aug 5, 2026)

What Happened
MFA Financial, Inc. (MFA) filed a Form 8-K on August 5, 2026 (Item 7.01, Regulation FD Disclosure) furnishing a press release that announces its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. The press release and additional information about the company’s Q2 2026 results are attached as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 to the filing. The filing was signed by Harold E. Schwartz, Senior Vice President and General Counsel.

Key Details

• Filing date: August 5, 2026; reporting period: quarter ended June 30, 2026.
• Item reported: 7.01 — Regulation FD Disclosure; Exhibits included: 99.1 (press release), 99.2 (additional Q2 2026 information), and 104 (Inline XBRL cover page).
• The materials are being “furnished,” not “filed,” and therefore are not subject to Section 18 liability and will not be incorporated by reference into future Securities Act registration statements except where expressly stated.
• The press release contains forward‑looking statements subject to risks and uncertainties described in the release and MFA’s other SEC filings.

Why It Matters
This 8-K alerts investors that MFA has publicly released its Q2 2026 earnings and related disclosures; investors should review Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 for the company’s reported results, metrics (e.g., earnings, revenue, portfolio performance) and any management commentary or guidance. Because the materials are furnished (not filed), they have different legal implications—forward‑looking statements are included and are subject to change and associated risks, which MFA points to in its SEC filings.