Ellington Credit Co. Declares $0.08 Monthly Distribution

What Happened

• On August 10, 2026, Ellington Credit Company (ticker: EARN) filed an 8‑K (Item 8.01) announcing that its Board of Trustees declared a monthly common distribution of $0.08 per share.
• The distribution is payable on September 30, 2026 to common shareholders of record as of August 31, 2026. The press release announcing the distribution was furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to the filing. The report was signed by CFO Christopher Smernoff.

Key Details

• Distribution amount: $0.08 per common share (monthly).
• Payable date: September 30, 2026.
• Record date: August 31, 2026.
• Filing date: Current Report on Form 8‑K filed August 10, 2026; press release included as Exhibit 99.1.

Why It Matters

• This is a cash distribution to common shareholders that affects income received by investors and the company’s reported payout pattern. Monthly distributions are a key component of total return for closed-end funds and business development companies like EARN.
• Shareholders who want to receive the payment must own shares by the record date (Aug 31, 2026); investors should confirm timing with their broker and monitor future filings for any changes.