Ellington Credit Co Reports Results, Furnishes Aug 12 Press Release

What Happened

• Ellington Credit Company (EARN) filed a Form 8-K on August 12, 2026 (Accession No. 0001628280-26-056312) to report results of operations and financial condition (Item 2.02) and to furnish a press release under Regulation FD (Item 7.01).
• The press release dated August 12, 2026 is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and the Inline XBRL cover page is provided as Exhibit 104. The report is signed by Christopher Smernoff, Chief Financial Officer, dated August 12, 2026.

Key Details

• Filing date: August 12, 2026; Accession No.: 0001628280-26-056312.
• Items reported: 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure).
• Exhibits furnished: 99.1 — Press Release (Aug 12, 2026); 104 — Cover Page Interactive Data File (Inline XBRL).
• Report signed by CFO Christopher Smernoff on August 12, 2026.

Why It Matters

• The 8-K notifies investors that the fund has publicly disclosed its recent operating results and financial condition; the full financial details and any metrics (revenues, NAV, distributions, etc.) are contained in the attached press release and iXBRL data.
• Furnishing under Regulation FD means the information was provided publicly to ensure broad and non-selective disclosure. Retail investors should review the attached press release and the Inline XBRL cover page for the specific financial figures and any impact on distributions or portfolio performance.