MFA FINANCIAL, INC. 8-K

What Happened

• MFA Financial, Inc. (MFA) filed a Form 8-K on May 5, 2026 (Item 7.01, Regulation FD Disclosure) to announce its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. The company furnished a press release dated May 5, 2026 (Exhibit 99.1) and additional information on the quarter (Exhibit 99.2). The filing notes the materials include forward-looking statements and are subject to the risks and qualifications described in the release and MFA’s other SEC filings.

Key Details

• Filing date: May 5, 2026 (Form 8-K, Item 7.01 – Regulation FD Disclosure).
• Period covered: Quarter ended March 31, 2026 (Q1 2026).
• Documents furnished: Exhibit 99.1 (press release) and Exhibit 99.2 (supplemental information); Exhibit 104 contains interactive Inline XBRL data.
• Legal note: The information is being “furnished” (not “filed”), so it is not subject to Section 18 liability and will not be automatically incorporated by reference into future registration statements.

Why It Matters

• Retail investors should review the attached press release and supplemental materials for the company’s reported quarterly results (earnings, revenue, portfolio performance and any declared dividends or guidance). Because the materials are furnished under Regulation FD, they publicly disclose MFA’s quarterly results and any forward-looking statements but have different legal treatment than filings that are “filed” with the SEC. Investors should consult the full exhibits and MFA’s other SEC filings for detailed numbers and risk disclosures before making investment decisions.