Ellington Credit Co 8-K

What Happened Ellington Credit Company (ticker: EARN) filed a Form 8‑K on July 8, 2026 announcing that its Board of Trustees declared a monthly common dividend of $0.08 per share. The dividend is payable on August 31, 2026 to common shareholders of record as of July 31, 2026. The announcement was made via a press release filed as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8‑K.

Key Details

• Dividend amount: $0.08 per common share (monthly).
• Record date: July 31, 2026.
• Payable date: August 31, 2026.
• Filing date & signer: Form 8‑K filed July 8, 2026; signed by Christopher Smernoff, Chief Financial Officer.

Why It Matters This 8‑K provides material dividend information for current and prospective shareholders: to receive the announced payment investors must hold shares by the July 31, 2026 record date. Regular monthly dividends are a key consideration for income-focused investors evaluating EARN’s yield and cash distribution policy. The filing itself is a formal disclosure (Form 8‑K) that updates the market on the company’s cash distribution to common shareholders.