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May 29, 2026 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 28, 2026 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 28, 2026 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-34569 26-0489289 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission F

May 29, 2026 EX-10.1

ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. 2026 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN

Exhibit 10.1 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. 2026 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Article I DEFINITIONS 4 1.01. Affiliate 4 1.02. Agreement 4 1.03. Award 4 1.04. Board 4 1.05. Bylaws 4 1.06. Cause 4 1.07. Certificate of Incorporation 4 1.08. Change in Control 5 1.09. Code 6 1.10. Committee 6 1.11. Common Stock 6 1.12. Common Unit 6 1.13. Company 6 1.14. Continuing Director 6 1.15. Control

May 28, 2026 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 27, 2026 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 27, 2026 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-34569 26-0489289 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission F

May 28, 2026 EX-99.1

Ellington Financial Announces Estimated Book Value Per Common Share as of April 30, 2026

Exhibit 99.1 Ellington Financial Announces Estimated Book Value Per Common Share as of April 30, 2026 OLD GREENWICH, Conn., May 27, 2026—Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) ("we") today announced an estimated book value per share of common stock of $13.43 as of April 30, 2026. This estimate includes the effect of the previously announced monthly dividend of $0.13 per share of common stock, to be

May 11, 2026 EX-99.1

Ellington Financial Declares Monthly Common Dividend

Exhibit 99.1 Ellington Financial Declares Monthly Common Dividend OLD GREENWICH, Conn., May 7, 2026—Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) ("we") today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a monthly dividend of $0.13 per share of common stock, payable on June 30, 2026 to common stockholders of record as of May 29, 2026. Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This pre

May 11, 2026 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 7, 2026 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL I

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 7, 2026 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-34569 26-0489289 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fi

May 11, 2026 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2026 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2026 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 001-34569 Ell

May 5, 2026 EX-99.1

December 31, 2025(2)

Exhibit 99.1 Ellington Financial Inc. Reports First Quarter 2026 Results OLD GREENWICH, Connecticut—May 5, 2026 Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) ("we") today reported financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. Highlights •Net income attributable to common stockholders of $95.5 million, or $0.78 per common share.1 ◦$76.4 million, or $0.63 per common share, from the investment portf

May 5, 2026 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 5, 2026 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL I

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 5, 2026 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-34569 26-0489289 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fi

April 28, 2026 EX-99.1

Ellington Financial Announces Estimated Book Value Per Common Share as of March 31, 2026

Exhibit 99.1 Ellington Financial Announces Estimated Book Value Per Common Share as of March 31, 2026 OLD GREENWICH, Conn., April 27, 2026—Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) ("we") today announced an estimated book value per share of common stock of $13.56 as of March 31, 2026. This estimate includes the effect of the previously announced monthly dividend of $0.13 per share of common stock, to b

April 28, 2026 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 27, 2026 ELLINGTON FINANCIA

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 27, 2026 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-34569 26-0489289 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission

April 9, 2026 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Ame

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the registrant x Filed by a party other than the registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confide

April 9, 2026 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the registrant x Filed by a party other than the registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of

April 9, 2026 ARS

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SE

efc-2025form10xk UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 001-34569 Ellington

April 7, 2026 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 7, 2026 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 7, 2026 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-34569 26-0489289 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission

April 7, 2026 EX-99.1

Ellington Financial Declares Monthly Common Dividend

Exhibit 99.1 Ellington Financial Declares Monthly Common Dividend OLD GREENWICH, Conn., April 7, 2026—Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) ("we") today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a monthly dividend of $0.13 per share of common stock, payable on May 29, 2026 to common stockholders of record as of April 30, 2026. Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This

March 25, 2026 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 24, 2026 ELLINGTON FINANCIA

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 24, 2026 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-34569 26-0489289 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission

March 25, 2026 EX-99.1

Ellington Financial Announces Estimated Book Value Per Common Share as of February 28, 2026

Exhibit 99.1 Ellington Financial Announces Estimated Book Value Per Common Share as of February 28, 2026 OLD GREENWICH, Conn., March 24, 2026—Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) ("we") today announced an estimated book value per share of common stock of $13.47 as of February 28, 2026. This estimate includes the effect of the previously announced monthly dividend of $0.13 per share of common stock

March 9, 2026 EX-99.1

Ellington Financial Declares Common and Preferred Dividends

Exhibit 99.1 Ellington Financial Declares Common and Preferred Dividends OLD GREENWICH, Conn., March 9, 2026—Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) ("we") today announced that its Board of Directors has declared the following: (i) a monthly dividend of $0.13 per share of common stock, payable on April 30, 2026 to common stockholders of record as of March 31, 2026; (ii) a quarterly dividend of $0.390

March 9, 2026 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 9, 2026 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 9, 2026 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-34569 26-0489289 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission

March 5, 2026 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 5, 2026 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 5, 2026 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-34569 26-0489289 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission

March 5, 2026 EX-99.1

Ellington Financial Announces Estimated Book Value Per Common Share as of January 31, 2026

Exhibit 99.1 Ellington Financial Announces Estimated Book Value Per Common Share as of January 31, 2026 OLD GREENWICH, Conn., March 5, 2026—Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) ("we") today announced an estimated book value per share of common stock of $13.31 as of January 31, 2026. This estimate includes the effect of the previously announced monthly dividend of $0.13 per share of common stock, p

March 2, 2026 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTI

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 001-34569 Ellingto

March 2, 2026 EX-99.1

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR LENDSURE MORTGAGE CORP. FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2025 AND 2024 LENDSURE MORTGAGE CORP. TABLE OF CONTENTS Page INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT 1 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Balance Sheets 4 State

lendsuremortgagecorpfina INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR LENDSURE MORTGAGE CORP.

March 2, 2026 EX-4.8

DESCRIPTION OF THE REGISTRANT’S SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Exhibit 4.8 DESCRIPTION OF THE REGISTRANT’S SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 As of December 31, 2025, Ellington Financial Inc. had five classes of securities registered under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”): i.common stock, par value $0.001 per share (“common stock”); ii.6.750% Series A Fixed-to-F

March 2, 2026 EX-21.1

List of Subsidiaries of Ellington Financial Inc.

Exhibit 21.1 List of Subsidiaries of Ellington Financial Inc. Subsidiary Name State of Incorporation or Organization EF Mortgage LLC Delaware EF Securities LLC Delaware EF CMO LLC Delaware Ellington Financial Operating Partnership LLC Delaware EF Corporate Holdings LLC Delaware EF MBS/ABS Holdings LLC Delaware EFQ LLC Delaware EF Holdco Inc. Delaware EF Cayman Holdings Ltd. Cayman Islands EF SBC 2

February 26, 2026 EX-99.1

New Loan Origination Volume(1)

Exhibit 99.1 Ellington Financial Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter 2025 Results OLD GREENWICH, Connecticut—February 25, 2026 Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) ("we") today reported financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. Highlights •Net income attributable to common stockholders of $14.7 million, or $0.14 per common share.1 ◦$42.2 million, or $0.39 per common share, from the invest

February 26, 2026 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 25, 2026 ELLINGTON FINAN

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 25, 2026 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-34569 26-0489289 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commiss

February 9, 2026 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 9, 2026 ELLINGTON FINANC

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 9, 2026 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-34569 26-0489289 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissi

February 9, 2026 EX-99.1

Ellington Financial Declares Monthly Common Dividend

Exhibit 99.1 Ellington Financial Declares Monthly Common Dividend OLD GREENWICH, Conn., February 9, 2026—Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) ("we") today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a monthly dividend of $0.13 per share of common stock, payable on March 31, 2026 to common stockholders of record as of February 27, 2026. Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statemen

February 3, 2026 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 2, 2026 ELLINGTON FINANC

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 2, 2026 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-34569 26-0489289 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissi

February 3, 2026 EX-99.1

Ellington Financial Announces Estimated Book Value Per Common Share as of December 31, 2025

Exhibit 99.1 Ellington Financial Announces Estimated Book Value Per Common Share as of December 31, 2025 OLD GREENWICH, Conn., February 2, 2026—Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) ("we") today announced an estimated book value per share of common stock of $13.16 as of December 31, 2025. This estimate includes the effect of the previously announced monthly dividend of $0.13 per share of common sto

January 28, 2026 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 28, 2026 ELLINGTON FINANC

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 28, 2026 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-34569 26-0489289 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissi

January 28, 2026 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 26, 2026 ELLINGTON FINANC

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 26, 2026 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-34569 26-0489289 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissi

January 28, 2026 EX-1.1

8,775,000 Shares of Common Stock ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. UNDERWRITING AGREEMENT

Exhibit 1.1 8,775,000 Shares of Common Stock ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. UNDERWRITING AGREEMENT January 26, 2026 Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC As Representatives of the Several Underwriters c/o Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC 1585 Broadway New York, NY 10036 c/o Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC 200 West Street New York, NY 10282 Dear Sirs: 1.Introductory. Ellington Financial Inc., a Delaware corpo

January 28, 2026 EX-99.1

Ellington Financial Announces Redemption of Series A Preferred Stock

Exhibit 99.1 Ellington Financial Announces Redemption of Series A Preferred Stock OLD GREENWICH, Conn., January 28, 2026—Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) (the "Company") today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the redemption of all 4,600,000 outstanding shares of its Series A Fixed-to-Floating Rate Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (the "Series A Preferred Stock") (NYSE:

January 27, 2026 EX-FILING FEES

Calculation of Filing Fee Tables Ellington Financial Inc.

Ellington Financial Inc. 424B5 Exhibit 107 Calculation of Filing Fee Tables S-3 Ellington Financial Inc. Table 1: Newly Registered and Carry Forward Securities ¨ –Not Applicable Security Type Security Class Title Fee Calculation or Carry Forward Rule Amount Registered Proposed Maximum Offering Price Per Unit Maximum Aggregate Offering Price Fee Rate Amount of Registration Fee Carry Forward Form Ty

January 27, 2026 424B5

Shares of Common Stock

Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(5) Registration No. 333-292424 PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT (To prospectus dated December 23, 2025) 8,775,000 Shares of Common Stock We are offering 8,775,000 shares of our common stock, par value $0.001 per share, which we refer to as our “common stock.” Our common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, or NYSE, under the symbol “EFC.” The last reported sale price

January 26, 2026 424B5

Subject to Completion Preliminary Prospectus Supplement dated January 26, 2026

The information in this preliminary prospectus supplement is not complete and may be changed.

January 9, 2026 EX-99.1

Ellington Financial Declares Monthly Common Dividend

Exhibit 99.1 Ellington Financial Declares Monthly Common Dividend OLD GREENWICH, Conn., January 8, 2026—Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) ("we") today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a monthly dividend of $0.13 per share of common stock, payable on February 27, 2026 to stockholders of record as of January 30, 2026. Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements Thi

January 9, 2026 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 8, 2026 ELLINGTON FINANCI

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 8, 2026 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-34569 26-0489289 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissio

December 30, 2025 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 30, 2025 ELLINGTON FINAN

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 30, 2025 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-34569 26-0489289 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commiss

December 30, 2025 EX-99.1

Ellington Financial Announces Estimated Book Value Per Common Share as of November 30, 2025

Exhibit 99.1 Ellington Financial Announces Estimated Book Value Per Common Share as of November 30, 2025 OLD GREENWICH, Conn., December 30, 2025—Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) ("we") today announced an estimated book value per share of common stock of $13.17 as of November 30, 2025. This estimate includes the effect of the previously announced monthly dividend of $0.13 per share of common st

December 29, 2025 EX-1.3

AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO EQUITY DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT

Exhibit 1.3 AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO EQUITY DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT December 23, 2025 [●] Ladies and Gentlemen: Ellington Financial Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), Ellington Financial Management LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and the Company’s external manager (the “Manager”), and [●] (the “Placement Agent”) are parties to that certain Equity Distribution Agreement dated as of Se

December 29, 2025 EX-1.2

Ellington Financial Inc. Common Stock EQUITY DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT Dated: December 23, 2025 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Exhibit 1.2 Ellington Financial Inc. Common Stock EQUITY DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT Dated: December 23, 2025 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1. Description of Securities SECTION 2. Placements SECTION 3. Sale of Placement Securities by the Placement Agent. SECTION 4. Suspension of Sales SECTION 5. Representations and Warranties of the Company and the Manager. SECTION 6. Sale and Delivery to the Placement Age

December 29, 2025 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 23, 2025 ELLINGTON FINAN

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 23, 2025 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-34569 26-0489289 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commiss

December 23, 2025 EX-FILING FEES

Calculation of Filing Fee Tables Ellington Financial Inc.

Ellington Financial Inc. S-3ASR Exhibit 107 Calculation of Filing Fee Tables S-3 Ellington Financial Inc. Table 1: Newly Registered and Carry Forward Securities ☐ Not Applicable Security Type Security Class Title Fee Calculation or Carry Forward Rule Amount Registered Proposed Maximum Offering Price Per Unit Maximum Aggregate Offering Price Fee Rate Amount of Registration Fee Carry Forward Form Ty

December 23, 2025 EX-FILING FEES

Calculation of Filing Fee Tables Ellington Financial Inc.

Ellington Financial Inc. 424B5 Exhibit 107 Calculation of Filing Fee Tables S-3 Ellington Financial Inc. Table 1: Newly Registered and Carry Forward Securities ☐ Not Applicable Security Type Security Class Title Fee Calculation or Carry Forward Rule Amount Registered Proposed Maximum Offering Price Per Unit Maximum Aggregate Offering Price Fee Rate Amount of Registration Fee Carry Forward Form Typ

December 23, 2025 S-3ASR

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 23, 2025

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 23, 2025 Registration No.

December 23, 2025 424B5

Common Stock

Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(5) Registration No. 333-292424 PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT (To prospectus dated December 23, 2025) $500,000,000 Common Stock We have entered into (i) separate equity distribution agreements, dated September 30, 2024, as amended on December 23, 2025, with each of Citizens JMP Securities, LLC (“Citizens JMP”), B. Riley Securities, Inc. (“B. Riley Securities”), BTIG, LLC (“BTI

December 4, 2025 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 4, 2025 ELLINGTON FINANC

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 4, 2025 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-34569 26-0489289 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissi

December 4, 2025 EX-99.1

Ellington Financial Declares Common and Preferred Dividends

Exhibit 99.1 Ellington Financial Declares Common and Preferred Dividends OLD GREENWICH, Conn., December 4, 2025—Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) ("we") today announced that its Board of Directors has declared the following: (i) a monthly dividend of $0.13 per share of common stock, payable on January 30, 2026 to common stockholders of record as of December 31, 2025; (ii) a quarterly dividend o

November 28, 2025 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 26, 2025 ELLINGTON FINAN

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 26, 2025 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-34569 26-0489289 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commiss

November 28, 2025 EX-99.1

Ellington Financial Announces Estimated Book Value Per Common Share as of October 31, 2025

Exhibit 99.1 Ellington Financial Announces Estimated Book Value Per Common Share as of October 31, 2025 OLD GREENWICH, Conn., November 26, 2025—Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) ("we") today announced an estimated book value per share of common stock of $13.25 as of October 31, 2025. This estimate includes the effect of the previously announced monthly dividend of $0.13 per share of common stoc

November 10, 2025 EX-99.1

Ellington Financial Declares Monthly Common Dividend

Exhibit 99.1 Ellington Financial Declares Monthly Common Dividend OLD GREENWICH, Conn., November 10, 2025—Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) ("we") today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a monthly dividend of $0.13 per share of common stock, payable on December 31, 2025 to stockholders of record as of November 28, 2025. Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

November 10, 2025 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2025 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2025 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 001-34569

November 10, 2025 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 10, 2025 ELLINGTON FINAN

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 10, 2025 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-34569 26-0489289 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commiss

November 5, 2025 EX-99.1

June 30, 2025(2)

Exhibit 99.1 Ellington Financial Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2025 Results OLD GREENWICH, Connecticut—November 5, 2025 Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) ("we") today reported financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. Highlights •Net income attributable to common stockholders of $29.5 million, or $0.29 per common share.1 ◦$46.9 million, or $0.46 per common share, from the investm

November 5, 2025 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 5, 2025 ELLINGTON FINANC

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 5, 2025 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-34569 26-0489289 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissi

October 24, 2025 EX-99.1

Ellington Financial Announces Estimated Book Value Per Common Share as of September 30, 2025

Exhibit 99.1 Ellington Financial Announces Estimated Book Value Per Common Share as of September 30, 2025 OLD GREENWICH, Conn., October 23, 2025—Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) ("we") today announced an estimated book value per share of common stock of $13.40 as of September 30, 2025. This estimate includes the effect of the previously announced monthly dividend of $0.13 per share of common s

October 24, 2025 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 23, 2025 ELLINGTON FINANC

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 23, 2025 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-34569 26-0489289 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissi

October 7, 2025 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 7, 2025 ELLINGTON FINANCI

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 7, 2025 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-34569 26-0489289 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissio

October 7, 2025 EX-99.1

Ellington Financial Declares Monthly Common Dividend

Exhibit 99.1 Ellington Financial Declares Monthly Common Dividend OLD GREENWICH, Conn., October 7, 2025—Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) ("we") today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a monthly dividend of $0.13 per share of common stock, payable on November 28, 2025 to stockholders of record as of October 31, 2025. Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements Thi

October 6, 2025 EX-4.1

INDENTURE Dated as of October 6, 2025 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL OPERATING PARTNERSHIP LLC EF HOLDCO INC. EF CAYMAN HOLDINGS LTD. ELLINGTON FINANCIAL REIT CAYMAN LTD. ELLINGTON FINANCIAL REIT TRS LLC, as Issuers, ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC., as the Parent Guar

Exhibit 4.1 Execution Version INDENTURE Dated as of October 6, 2025 between ELLINGTON FINANCIAL OPERATING PARTNERSHIP LLC EF HOLDCO INC. EF CAYMAN HOLDINGS LTD. ELLINGTON FINANCIAL REIT CAYMAN LTD. ELLINGTON FINANCIAL REIT TRS LLC, as Issuers, ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC., as the Parent Guarantor and WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Trustee 7.375% Senior Notes due 2030 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page

October 6, 2025 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 6, 2025 ELLINGTON FINANCI

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 6, 2025 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-34569 26-0489289 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissio

October 6, 2025 EX-99.1

Ellington Financial Announces Closing of Senior Unsecured Notes Offering

Exhibit 99.1 Ellington Financial Announces Closing of Senior Unsecured Notes Offering OLD GREENWICH, Conn., October 6, 2025—Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) (the “Company”) today announced that it has closed its offering of $400 million in aggregate principal amount of 7.375% senior unsecured notes due September 30, 2030 (the “Notes”) through certain of its subsidiaries (such subsidiaries, the

October 1, 2025 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 30, 2025 ELLINGTON FINA

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 30, 2025 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-34569 26-0489289 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commis

October 1, 2025 EX-99.1

Ellington Financial Announces Pricing of Senior Unsecured Notes

Exhibit 99.1 Ellington Financial Announces Pricing of Senior Unsecured Notes OLD GREENWICH, Conn., September 30, 2025—Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) (the “Company”) today announced that it has priced its previously announced offering of $400 million in aggregate principal amount of 7.375% senior unsecured notes due 2030 (the “Notes”) through certain of its subsidiaries (such subsidiaries, th

September 29, 2025 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 29, 2025 ELLINGTON FINA

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 29, 2025 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-34569 26-0489289 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commis

September 29, 2025 EX-99.1

Ellington Financial Announces Proposed Offering of Senior Unsecured Notes

Exhibit 99.1 Ellington Financial Announces Proposed Offering of Senior Unsecured Notes OLD GREENWICH, Conn., September 29, 2025—Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) (the “Company”) today announced that it plans to offer $400 million in aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes due 2030 (the “Notes”) through certain of its subsidiaries (such subsidiaries, the “Issuers”). The Notes will b

September 25, 2025 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 25, 2025 ELLINGTON FINA

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 25, 2025 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-34569 26-0489289 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commis

September 25, 2025 EX-99.1

Ellington Financial Announces Estimated Book Value Per Common Share as of August 31, 2025

Exhibit 99.1 Ellington Financial Announces Estimated Book Value Per Common Share as of August 31, 2025 OLD GREENWICH, Conn., September 25, 2025—Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) ("we") today announced an estimated book value per share of common stock of $13.33 as of August 31, 2025. This estimate includes the effect of the previously announced monthly dividend of $0.13 per share of common stock

September 8, 2025 EX-99.1

Ellington Financial Declares Common and Preferred Dividends

Exhibit 99.1 Ellington Financial Declares Common and Preferred Dividends OLD GREENWICH, Conn., September 8, 2025—Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) ("we") today announced that our Board of Directors has declared the following: (i) a monthly dividend of $0.13 per share of common stock, payable on October 31, 2025 to common stockholders of record as of September 30, 2025; (ii) a quarterly dividend

September 8, 2025 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 8, 2025 ELLINGTON FINAN

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 8, 2025 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-34569 26-0489289 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commiss

August 27, 2025 EX-99.1

Ellington Financial Announces Estimated Book Value Per Common Share as of July 31, 2025

Exhibit 99.1 Ellington Financial Announces Estimated Book Value Per Common Share as of July 31, 2025 OLD GREENWICH, Conn., August 27, 2025—Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) ("we") today announced an estimated book value per share of common stock of $13.46 as of July 31, 2025. This estimate includes the effect of the previously announced monthly dividend of $0.13 per share of common stock, to be

August 27, 2025 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 27, 2025 ELLINGTON FINANCI

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 27, 2025 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-34569 26-0489289 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissio

August 11, 2025 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2025 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO S

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2025 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 001-34569 Elli

August 11, 2025 EX-10.2

Ninth Amended and Restated Management Agreement, by and among Ellington Financial Inc., Ellington Financial Operating Partnership LLC and Ellington Financial Management LLC, entered into and effective as of August 11, 2025

Exhibit 10.2 NINTH AMENDED AND RESTATED MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT This NINTH AMENDED AND RESTATED MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT is entered into and made effective as of August 11, 2025 (this “Agreement”) by and among Ellington Financial Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), Ellington Financial Operating Partnership LLC, a Delaware limited liability company of which the Company is the managing member (th

August 7, 2025 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 7, 2025 ELLINGTON FINANCIA

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 7, 2025 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-34569 26-0489289 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission

August 7, 2025 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 7, 2025 ELLINGTON FINANCIA

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 7, 2025 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-34569 26-0489289 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission

August 7, 2025 EX-99.1

Ellington Financial Declares Monthly Common Dividend

Exhibit 99.1 Ellington Financial Declares Monthly Common Dividend OLD GREENWICH, Conn., August 7, 2025—Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) ("we") today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a monthly dividend of $0.13 per share of common stock, payable on September 30, 2025 to stockholders of record as of August 29, 2025. Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This

August 7, 2025 EX-99.1

March 31, 2025(2)

Exhibit 99.1 Ellington Financial Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results OLD GREENWICH, Connecticut—August 7, 2025 Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) ("we") today reported financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. Highlights •Net income attributable to common stockholders of $42.9 million, or $0.45 per common share.1 ◦$56.8 million, or $0.60 per common share, from the investment po

July 22, 2025 EX-99.1

Ellington Financial Reports Preliminary Results for Second Quarter 2025

Exhibit 99.1 Ellington Financial Reports Preliminary Results for Second Quarter 2025 OLD GREENWICH, Conn., July 21, 2025—Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) ("we") today disclosed the following estimated book value per share of common stock as of June 30, 2025, and preliminary estimated net income per share of common stock for the quarter ended June 30, 2025: •Book value per share of common stock

July 22, 2025 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 21, 2025 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 21, 2025 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-34569 26-0489289 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission

July 8, 2025 EX-99.1

Ellington Financial Declares Monthly Common Dividend

Exhibit 99.1 Ellington Financial Declares Monthly Common Dividend OLD GREENWICH, Conn., July 8, 2025—Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) ("we") today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a monthly dividend of $0.13 per share of common stock, payable on August 29, 2025 to stockholders of record as of July 31, 2025. Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This press

July 8, 2025 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 8, 2025 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-34569 26-0489289 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission F

June 27, 2025 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 26, 2025 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 26, 2025 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-34569 26-0489289 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission

June 27, 2025 EX-99.1

Ellington Financial Announces Estimated Book Value Per Common Share as of May 31, 2025

Exhibit 99.1 Ellington Financial Announces Estimated Book Value Per Common Share as of May 31, 2025 OLD GREENWICH, Conn., June 26, 2025—Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) ("we") today announced an estimated book value per share of common stock of $13.41 as of May 31, 2025. This estimate includes the effect of the previously announced monthly dividend of $0.13 per share of common stock, to be pai

June 10, 2025 EX-99.1

Ellington Financial Declares Common and Preferred Dividends

Exhibit 99.1 Ellington Financial Declares Common and Preferred Dividends OLD GREENWICH, Conn., June 9, 2025—Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) ("we") today announced that its Board of Directors has declared the following: (i) a monthly dividend of $0.13 per share of common stock, payable on July 31, 2025 to common stockholders of record as of June 30, 2025; (ii) a quarterly dividend of $0.615341

June 10, 2025 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 9, 2025 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-34569 26-0489289 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission F

May 29, 2025 EX-99.1

Ellington Financial Announces Estimated Book Value Per Common Share as of April 30, 2025

Exhibit 99.1 Ellington Financial Announces Estimated Book Value Per Common Share as of April 30, 2025 OLD GREENWICH, Conn., May 29, 2025—Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) ("we") today announced an estimated book value per share of common stock of $13.47 as of April 30, 2025. This estimate includes the effect of the previously announced monthly dividend of $0.13 per share of common stock, paid o

May 29, 2025 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 29, 2025 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-34569 26-0489289 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission F

May 12, 2025 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2025 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2025 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 001-34569 Ell

May 7, 2025 EX-99.1

New Loan Origination Volume(1)

Exhibit 99.1 Ellington Financial Inc. Reports First Quarter 2025 Results OLD GREENWICH, Connecticut—May 7, 2025 Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) ("we") today reported financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2025. Highlights •Net income attributable to common stockholders of $31.6 million, or $0.35 per common share.1 ◦$57.1 million, or $0.63 per common share, from the investment portf

May 7, 2025 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 7, 2025 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-34569 26-0489289 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fi

May 7, 2025 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 7, 2025 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-34569 26-0489289 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fi

May 7, 2025 EX-99.1

Ellington Financial Declares Monthly Common Dividend

Exhibit 99.1 Ellington Financial Declares Monthly Common Dividend OLD GREENWICH, Conn., May 7, 2025—Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) ("we") today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a monthly dividend of $0.13 per share of common stock, payable on June 30, 2025 to stockholders of record as of May 30, 2025. Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This press rele

April 29, 2025 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 28, 2025 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-34569 26-0489289 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission

April 29, 2025 EX-99.1

Ellington Financial Announces Estimated Book Value Per Common Share as of March 31, 2025

Exhibit 99.1 Ellington Financial Announces Estimated Book Value Per Common Share as of March 31, 2025 OLD GREENWICH, Conn., April 28, 2025—Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) ("we") today announced an estimated book value per share of common stock of $13.44 as of March 31, 2025. This estimate includes the effect of the previously announced monthly dividend of $0.13 per share of common stock, paid

April 18, 2025 ARS

ARS

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 001-34569 Ellington Financial Inc. (

April 18, 2025 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Ame

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the registrant x Filed by a party other than the registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confide

April 18, 2025 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the registrant x Filed by a party other than the registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of

April 3, 2025 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 3, 2025 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-34569 26-0489289 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission

April 3, 2025 EX-99.1

Ellington Financial Declares Monthly Common Dividend

Exhibit 99.1 Ellington Financial Declares Monthly Common Dividend OLD GREENWICH, Conn., April 3, 2025—Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) ("we") today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a monthly dividend of $0.13 per share of common stock, payable on May 27, 2025 to stockholders of record as of April 30, 2025. Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This press r

March 27, 2025 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 27, 2025 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-34569 26-0489289 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission

March 27, 2025 EX-99.1

Ellington Financial Announces Estimated Book Value Per Common Share as of February 28, 2025

Exhibit 99.1 Ellington Financial Announces Estimated Book Value Per Common Share as of February 28, 2025 OLD GREENWICH, Conn., March 27, 2025—Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) ("we") today announced an estimated book value per share of common stock of $13.39 as of February 28, 2025. This estimate includes the effect of the previously announced monthly dividend of $0.13 per share of common stock

March 11, 2025 EX-10.1

Eighth Amended and Restated Management Agreement, by and among Ellington Financial Inc., Ellington Financial Operating Partnership LLC and Ellington Financial Management LLC, entered into as of March 11, 2025 and effective as of April 1, 2025 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1

Exhibit 10.1 EIGHTH AMENDED AND RESTATED MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT This EIGHTH AMENDED AND RESTATED MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT is entered into as of March 11, 2025 and made effective as of April 1, 2025 (this “Agreement”) by and among Ellington Financial Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), Ellington Financial Operating Partnership LLC, a Delaware limited liability company of which the Company is th

March 11, 2025 8-K

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 11, 2025 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-34569 26-0489289 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission

March 7, 2025 EX-99.1

Ellington Financial Declares Common and Preferred Dividends

Exhibit 99.1 Ellington Financial Declares Common and Preferred Dividends OLD GREENWICH, Conn., March 7, 2025—Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) ("we") today announced that its Board of Directors has declared the following: (i) a monthly dividend of $0.13 per share of common stock, payable on April 25, 2025 to common stockholders of record as of March 31, 2025; (ii) a quarterly dividend of $0.609

March 7, 2025 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 7, 2025 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-34569 26-0489289 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission

March 4, 2025 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 4, 2025 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-34569 26-0489289 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission

March 4, 2025 EX-99.1

Ellington Financial Announces Estimated Book Value Per Common Share as of January 31, 2025

Exhibit 99.1 Ellington Financial Announces Estimated Book Value Per Common Share as of January 31, 2025 OLD GREENWICH, Conn., March 4, 2025—Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) ("we") today announced an estimated book value per share of common stock of $13.41 as of January 31, 2025. This estimate includes the effect of the previously announced monthly dividend of $0.13 per share of common stock, p

March 3, 2025 EX-19.1

Insider Trading Policy, dated as of November 2, 2023

Exhibit 19.1 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. INSIDER TRADING POLICY (Adopted as of November 2, 2023) This Insider Trading Policy (this “Policy”) sets policies for directors, officers, employees, agents and consultants of Ellington Financial Inc. and its affiliates (the “Company”) and Ellington Management Group, L.L.C. and its affiliates (“Ellington”) with respect to transactions in the Company’s securiti

March 3, 2025 EX-99.1

Financial Statements of LendSure Mortgage Corp. for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR LENDSURE MORTGAGE CORP. FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023 LENDSURE MORTGAGE CORP. TABLE OF CONTENTS Page INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT 1 - 3 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Balance Sheets 4 Statements of Operations 5 Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity 6 Statements of Cash Flows 7 Notes to Financial Statements 8 - 21 SUPPLEMENTAR

March 3, 2025 EX-4.8

Description of Securities Registered under Section 12 of the Exchange Act

Exhibit 4.8 DESCRIPTION OF THE REGISTRANT’S SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 As of December 31, 2024, Ellington Financial Inc. had five classes of securities registered under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”): i.common stock, par value $0.001 per share (“common stock”); ii.6.750% Series A Fixed-to-F

March 3, 2025 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTI

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 001-34569 Ellingto

February 28, 2025 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 27, 2025 ELLINGTON FINAN

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 27, 2025 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-34569 26-0489289 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commiss

February 28, 2025 EX-99.1

September 30, 2024(2)

Exhibit 99.1 Ellington Financial Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter 2024 Results OLD GREENWICH, Connecticut—February 27, 2025 Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) ("we") today reported financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2024. Highlights •Net income attributable to common stockholders of $22.4 million, or $0.25 per common share.1 ◦$25.3 million, or $0.28 per common share, from the invest

February 11, 2025 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 10, 2025 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-34569 26-0489289 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commiss

February 11, 2025 EX-99.1

Ellington Financial Declares Monthly Common Dividend

Exhibit 99.1 Ellington Financial Declares Monthly Common Dividend OLD GREENWICH, Conn., February 10, 2025—Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) ("we") today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a monthly dividend of $0.13 per share of common stock, payable on March 25, 2025 to stockholders of record as of February 28, 2025. Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements Thi

January 31, 2025 EX-99.1

Ellington Financial Announces Estimated Book Value Per Common Share as of December 31, 2024

Exhibit 99.1 Ellington Financial Announces Estimated Book Value Per Common Share as of December 31, 2024 OLD GREENWICH, Conn., January 30, 2025—Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) ("we") today announced an estimated book value per share of common stock of $13.52 as of December 31, 2024. This estimate includes the effect of the previously announced monthly dividend of $0.13 per share of common sto

January 31, 2025 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 30, 2025 ELLINGTON FINANC

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 30, 2025 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-34569 26-0489289 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissi

January 8, 2025 EX-99.1

Ellington Financial Declares Monthly Common Dividend

Exhibit 99.1 Ellington Financial Declares Monthly Common Dividend OLD GREENWICH, Conn., January 8, 2025—Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) (the "Company") today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a monthly dividend of $0.13 per share of common stock, payable on February 25, 2025 to stockholders of record as of January 31, 2025. Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking State

January 8, 2025 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 8, 2025 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-34569 26-0489289 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissio

December 30, 2024 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 30, 2024 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-34569 26-0489289 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commiss

December 30, 2024 EX-99.1

Ellington Financial Announces Estimated Book Value Per Common Share as of November 30, 2024

Exhibit 99.1 Ellington Financial Announces Estimated Book Value Per Common Share as of November 30, 2024 OLD GREENWICH, Conn., December 30, 2024—Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) (the "Company") today announced its estimated book value per share of common stock of $13.47 as of November 30, 2024. This estimate includes the effect of the previously announced monthly dividend of $0.13 per share of

December 13, 2024 EX-99.25

EX-99.25

NOTIFICATION OF THE REMOVAL FROM LISTING AND REGISTRATION OF THE STATED SECURITIES The New York Stock Exchange hereby notifies the SEC of its intention to remove the entire class of the stated securities from listing and registration on the Exchange at the opening of business on December 24, 2024, pursuant to the provisions of Rule 12d2-2 (a).

December 6, 2024 EX-99.1

Ellington Financial Declares Common and Preferred Dividends

Exhibit 99.1 Ellington Financial Declares Common and Preferred Dividends OLD GREENWICH, Conn., December 6, 2024—Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) (the "Company") today announced that its Board of Directors has declared the following: (i) a monthly dividend of $0.13 per share of common stock, payable on January 27, 2025 to common stockholders of record as of December 31, 2024; (ii) a quarterly d

December 6, 2024 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 6, 2024 ELLINGTON FINANC

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 6, 2024 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-34569 26-0489289 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissi

November 26, 2024 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 26, 2024 ELLINGTON FINAN

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 26, 2024 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-34569 26-0489289 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commiss

November 26, 2024 EX-99.1

Ellington Financial Announces Estimated Book Value Per Common Share as of October 31, 2024

Exhibit 99.1 Ellington Financial Announces Estimated Book Value Per Common Share as of October 31, 2024 OLD GREENWICH, Conn., November 26, 2024—Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) (the "Company") today announced its estimated book value per share of common stock of $13.57 as of October 31, 2024. This estimate includes the effect of the previously announced monthly dividend of $0.13 per share of c

November 12, 2024 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2024 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2024 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 001-34569

November 7, 2024 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 7, 2024 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-34569 26-0489289 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissi

November 7, 2024 EX-99.1

Ellington Financial Declares Monthly Common Dividend

Exhibit 99.1 Ellington Financial Declares Monthly Common Dividend OLD GREENWICH, Conn., November 7, 2024—Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) (the "Company") today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a monthly dividend of $0.13 per share of common stock, payable on December 26, 2024 to stockholders of record as of November 29, 2024. Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Sta

November 6, 2024 EX-99.1

New Loan Origination Volume(1)

Exhibit 99.1 Ellington Financial Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2024 Results OLD GREENWICH, Connecticut—November 6, 2024 Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) ("we," "us," or "our") today reported financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2024. Highlights •Net income attributable to common stockholders of $16.2 million, or $0.19 per common share.1 ◦$44.0 million, or $0.51 per common share,

November 6, 2024 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 6, 2024 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-34569 26-0489289 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissi

November 6, 2024 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 6, 2024 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-34569 26-0489289 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissi

November 6, 2024 EX-99.1

Ellington Financial Announces Redemption of its Series E Preferred Stock

Exhibit 99.1 Ellington Financial Announces Redemption of its Series E Preferred Stock OLD GREENWICH, Conn., November 6, 2024—Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) (the "Company") today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the redemption of all 957,133 outstanding shares of its Series E Fixed-to-Floating Rate Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (the "Series E Preferred Stock") (NYS

October 29, 2024 EX-99.1

Ellington Financial Announces Estimated Book Value Per Common Share as of September 30, 2024

Exhibit 99.1 Ellington Financial Announces Estimated Book Value Per Common Share as of September 30, 2024 OLD GREENWICH, Conn., October 28, 2024—Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) (the "Company") today announced its estimated book value per share of common stock of $13.66 as of September 30, 2024. This estimate includes the effect of the previously announced monthly dividend of $0.13 per share o

October 29, 2024 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 28, 2024 ELLINGTON FINANC

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 28, 2024 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-34569 26-0489289 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissi

October 7, 2024 EX-99.1

Ellington Financial Declares Monthly Common Dividend

Exhibit 99.1 Ellington Financial Declares Monthly Common Dividend OLD GREENWICH, Conn., October 7, 2024—Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) (the "Company") today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a monthly dividend of $0.13 per share of common stock, payable on November 25, 2024 to stockholders of record as of October 31, 2024. Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking State

October 7, 2024 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 7, 2024 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-34569 26-0489289 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissio

September 30, 2024 424B5

$300,000,000 Common Stock

Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(5) Registration No. 333-269386 PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT (To prospectus dated January 24, 2023) $300,000,000 Common Stock We have entered into separate equity distribution agreements, dated September 30, 2024, with each of Citizens JMP Securities, LLC, B. Riley Securities, Inc., UBS Securities LLC, BTIG, LLC and Armstrong Securities LLC (each an “Agent”), relating to our

September 30, 2024 8-K

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 30, 2024 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-34569 26-0489289 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commis

September 30, 2024 EX-FILING FEES

Table 1: Newly Registered and Carry Forward Securities

Calculation of Filing Fee Tables S-3 Ellington Financial Inc. Table 1: Newly Registered and Carry Forward Securities Security Type Security Class Title Fee Calculation or Carry Forward Rule Amount Registered Proposed Maximum Offering Price Per Unit Maximum Aggregate Offering Price Fee Rate Amount of Registration Fee Carry Forward Form Type Carry Forward File Number Carry Forward Initial Effective

September 30, 2024 EX-1.1

Form of Equity Distribution Agreement

Exhibit 1.1 Ellington Financial Inc. Common Stock EQUITY DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT Dated: September 30, 2024 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1. Description of Securities SECTION 2. Placements SECTION 3. Sale of Placement Securities by the Placement Agent SECTION 4. Suspension of Sales SECTION 5. Representations and Warranties of the Company and the Manager SECTION 6. Sale and Delivery to the Placement Agen

September 26, 2024 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 26, 2024 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-34569 26-0489289 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commis

September 26, 2024 EX-99.1

Ellington Financial Announces Estimated Book Value Per Common Share as of August 31, 2024

Exhibit 99.1 Ellington Financial Announces Estimated Book Value Per Common Share as of August 31, 2024 OLD GREENWICH, Conn., September 26, 2024—Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) (the "Company") today announced its estimated book value per share of common stock of $13.69 as of August 31, 2024. This estimate includes the effect of the previously announced monthly dividend of $0.13 per share of co

September 10, 2024 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 9, 2024 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-34569 26-0489289 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commiss

September 10, 2024 EX-99.1

Ellington Financial Declares Common and Preferred Dividends

Exhibit 99.1 Ellington Financial Declares Common and Preferred Dividends OLD GREENWICH, Conn., September 9, 2024—Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) (the "Company") today announced that its Board of Directors has declared the following: (i) a monthly dividend of $0.13 per share of common stock, payable on October 25, 2024 to common stockholders of record as of September 30, 2024; (ii) a quarterly

August 28, 2024 EX-99.1

Ellington Financial Announces Estimated Book Value Per Common Share as of July 31, 2024

Exhibit 99.1 Ellington Financial Announces Estimated Book Value Per Common Share as of July 31, 2024 OLD GREENWICH, Conn., August 28, 2024—Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) (the "Company") today announced its estimated book value per share of common stock of $13.80 as of July 31, 2024. This estimate includes the effect of the previously announced monthly dividend of $0.13 per share of common st

August 28, 2024 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 28, 2024 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-34569 26-0489289 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissio

August 9, 2024 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2024 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO S

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2024 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 001-34569 Elli

August 8, 2024 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 7, 2024 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-34569 26-0489289 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission

August 8, 2024 EX-99.1

Ellington Financial Declares Monthly Common Dividend

Exhibit 99.1 Ellington Financial Declares Monthly Common Dividend OLD GREENWICH, Conn., August 7, 2024—Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) (the "Company") today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a monthly dividend of $0.13 per share of common stock, payable on September 25, 2024 to stockholders of record as of August 30, 2024. Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statem

August 7, 2024 EX-99.1

New Loan Origination Volume(1)

Exhibit 99.1 Ellington Financial Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2024 Results OLD GREENWICH, Connecticut—August 6, 2024 Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) ("we," "us," or "our") today reported financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2024. Highlights •Net income attributable to common stockholders of $52.3 million, or $0.62 per common share.1 ◦$69.1 million, or $0.81 per common share, from t

August 7, 2024 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 6, 2024 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-34569 26-0489289 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission

July 30, 2024 EX-99.1

Ellington Financial Announces Estimated Book Value Per Common Share as of June 30, 2024

Exhibit 99.1 Ellington Financial Announces Estimated Book Value Per Common Share as of June 30, 2024 OLD GREENWICH, Conn., July 29, 2024—Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) (the "Company") today announced its estimated book value per share of common stock of $13.92 as of June 30, 2024. This estimate includes the effect of the previously announced monthly dividend of $0.13 per share of common stoc

July 30, 2024 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 29, 2024 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 29, 2024 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-34569 26-0489289 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission

July 8, 2024 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 8, 2024 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-34569 26-0489289 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission F

July 8, 2024 EX-99.1

Ellington Financial Declares Monthly Common Dividend

Exhibit 99.1 Ellington Financial Declares Monthly Common Dividend OLD GREENWICH, Conn., July 8, 2024—Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) (the "Company") today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a monthly dividend of $0.13 per share of common stock, payable on August 26, 2024 to stockholders of record as of July 31, 2024. Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements Th

June 26, 2024 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 26, 2024 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-34569 26-0489289 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission

June 26, 2024 EX-99.1

Ellington Financial Announces Estimated Book Value Per Common Share as of May 31, 2024

Exhibit 99.1 Ellington Financial Announces Estimated Book Value Per Common Share as of May 31, 2024 OLD GREENWICH, Conn., June 26, 2024—Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) (the "Company") today announced its estimated book value per share of common stock of $13.81 as of May 31, 2024. This estimate includes the effect of the previously announced monthly dividend of $0.13 per share of common stock,

June 11, 2024 EX-99.1

Ellington Financial Declares Common and Preferred Dividends

Exhibit 99.1 Ellington Financial Declares Common and Preferred Dividends OLD GREENWICH, Conn., June 10, 2024—Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) (the "Company") today announced that its Board of Directors has declared the following: (i) a monthly dividend of $0.13 per share of common stock, payable on July 25, 2024 to common stockholders of record as of June 28, 2024; (ii) a quarterly dividend of

June 11, 2024 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 10, 2024 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-34569 26-0489289 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission

May 31, 2024 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 29, 2024 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-34569 26-0489289 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission F

May 31, 2024 EX-99.1

Ellington Financial Announces Estimated Book Value Per Common Share as of April 30, 2024

Exhibit 99.1 Ellington Financial Announces Estimated Book Value Per Common Share as of April 30, 2024 OLD GREENWICH, Conn., May 29, 2024—Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) (the "Company") today announced its estimated book value per share of common stock of $13.86 as of April 30, 2024. This estimate includes the effect of the previously announced monthly dividend of $0.13 per share of common sto

May 20, 2024 8-K

Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 17, 2024 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-34569 26-0489289 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission F

May 20, 2024 EX-3.1

Certificate of Amendment of Certificate of Incorporation of Ellington Financial Inc.

Exhibit 3.1 CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT TO CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION OF ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. Ellington Financial Inc. (the “Corporation”), a corporation organized and existing under the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (the “DGCL”), hereby certifies as follows: FIRST: The board of directors of the Corporation duly adopted resolutions proposing an amendment to the Certificate of

May 10, 2024 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2024 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2024 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 001-34569 Ell

May 8, 2024 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 7, 2024 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL I

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 7, 2024 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-34569 26-0489289 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fi

May 8, 2024 EX-99.1

New Loan Origination Volume(1)

Exhibit 99.1 Ellington Financial Inc. Reports First Quarter 2024 Results OLD GREENWICH, Connecticut—May 7, 2024 Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) ("we," "us," or "our") today reported financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2024. Highlights •Net income attributable to common stockholders of $26.9 million, or $0.32 per common share.1 ◦$43.0 million, or $0.51 per common share, from the

May 7, 2024 EX-99.1

Ellington Financial Declares Monthly Common Dividend

Exhibit 99.1 Ellington Financial Declares Monthly Common Dividend OLD GREENWICH, Conn., May 7, 2024—Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) (the "Company") today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a monthly dividend of $0.13 per share of common stock, payable on June 25, 2024 to stockholders of record as of May 31, 2024. Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This p

May 7, 2024 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 7, 2024 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-34569 26-0489289 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fi

April 24, 2024 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 24, 2024 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-34569 26-0489289 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission

April 24, 2024 EX-99.1

Ellington Financial Announces Estimated Book Value Per Common Share as of March 31, 2024

Exhibit 99.1 Ellington Financial Announces Estimated Book Value Per Common Share as of March 31, 2024 OLD GREENWICH, Conn., April 24, 2024—Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) (the "Company") today announced its estimated book value per share of common stock of $13.69 as of March 31, 2024. This estimate includes the effect of the previously announced monthly dividend of $0.13 per share of common s

April 8, 2024 ARS

ARS

April 8, 2024 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 8, 2024 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-34569 26-0489289 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission

April 8, 2024 EX-99.1

Ellington Financial Declares Monthly Common Dividend

Exhibit 99.1 Ellington Financial Declares Monthly Common Dividend OLD GREENWICH, Conn., April 8, 2024—Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) (the "Company") today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a monthly dividend of $0.13 per share of common stock, payable on May 28, 2024 to stockholders of record as of April 30, 2024. Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements Thi

April 5, 2024 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the registrant x Filed by a party other than the registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of

April 5, 2024 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Ame

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the registrant x Filed by a party other than the registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confide

March 28, 2024 EX-99.1

Ellington Financial Announces Estimated Book Value Per Common Share as of February 29, 2024

Exhibit 99.1 Ellington Financial Announces Estimated Book Value Per Common Share as of February 29, 2024 OLD GREENWICH, Conn., March 27, 2024—Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) (the "Company") today announced its estimated book value per share of common stock of $13.66 as of February 29, 2024. This estimate includes the effect of the previously announced monthly dividend of $0.15 per share of co

March 28, 2024 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 27, 2024 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-34569 26-0489289 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission

March 26, 2024 PRE 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Ame

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the registrant x Filed by a party other than the registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: x Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confide

March 7, 2024 EX-99.1

Ellington Financial Declares Common and Preferred Dividends

Exhibit 99.1 Ellington Financial Declares Common and Preferred Dividends OLD GREENWICH, Conn., March 7, 2024—Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) (the "Company") today announced that its Board of Directors has declared the following: (i) a monthly dividend of $0.13 per share of common stock, payable on April 25, 2024 to common stockholders of record as of March 29, 2024; (ii) a quarterly dividend

March 7, 2024 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 7, 2024 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-34569 26-0489289 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission

March 7, 2024 EX-99.1

Ellington Financial Announces Estimated Book Value Per Common Share as of January 31, 2024

Exhibit 99.1 Ellington Financial Announces Estimated Book Value Per Common Share as of January 31, 2024 OLD GREENWICH, Conn., March 7, 2024—Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) (the "Company") today announced its estimated book value per share of common stock of $13.73 as of January 31, 2024. Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements Estimated book value per common share is subject

March 7, 2024 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 7, 2024 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-34569 26-0489289 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission

February 29, 2024 EX-97.1

Policy Relating to Recovery of Erroneously Awarded Compensation

Exhibit 97.1 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. CLAWBACK POLICY (this "Policy") Adopted by the Board of Directors (the “Board”) on November 2, 2023. This Policy supersedes and replaces all prior and contemporaneous policies of the Company, oral or written, regarding the subject matter contained herein. 1. Recoupment. If Ellington Financial Inc. (the “Company”) is required to prepare a Restatement, the Compe

February 29, 2024 EX-4.8

Description of Securities Registered under Section 12 of the Exchange Act

Exhibit 4.8 DESCRIPTION OF THE REGISTRANT’S SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 As of December 31, 2023, Ellington Financial Inc. had six classes of securities registered under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”): i.common stock, par value $0.001 per share (“common stock”); ii.6.750% Series A Fixed-to-Fl

February 29, 2024 EX-99.1

Financial Statements of LendSure Mortgage Corp. for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR LENDSURE MORTGAGE CORP. FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023 AND 2022 LENDSURE MORTGAGE CORP. TABLE OF CONTENTS Page INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT 1 - 3 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Balance Sheets 4 Statements of Operations 5 Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity 6 Statements of Cash Flows 7 Notes to Financial Statements 8 - 24 SUPPLEMENTAR

February 29, 2024 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTI

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 001-34569 Ellingto

February 27, 2024 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 26, 2024 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-34569 26-0489289 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commiss

February 27, 2024 EX-99.1

New Loan Origination Volume(1)

Exhibit 99.1 Ellington Financial Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter 2023 Results OLD GREENWICH, Connecticut—February 26, 2024 Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) ("we," "us," or "our") today reported financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2023. Highlights •Net income attributable to common stockholders of $12.5 million, or $0.18 per common share.1 ◦$27.3 million, or $0.38 per common share,

February 23, 2024 EX-99.3

UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Exhibit 99.3 UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL INFORMATION On December 14, 2023 (the “Closing Date”), Arlington Asset Investment Corp., a Virginia corporation (“Arlington”), merged with and into EF Merger Sub Inc., a direct wholly owned subsidiary of Ellington Financial Inc. (the "Merger"), pursuant to the agreement and plan of merger (the “Merger Agreement”), dated as of May 29, 20

February 23, 2024 8-K/A

Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K/A CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 14, 2023 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-34569 26-0489289 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commi

February 13, 2024 SC 13G/A

EFC / Ellington Financial Inc. / VANGUARD GROUP INC - SCHEDULE 13G/A Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 tv0828-ellingtonfinancialinc.htm SCHEDULE 13G/A SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.: 2)* Name of issuer: Ellington Financial Inc Title of Class of Securities: Common Stock CUSIP Number: 28852N109 Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement: December 29, 2023 Check the appropriate box to

February 8, 2024 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 7, 2024 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-34569 26-0489289 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissi

February 8, 2024 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 7, 2024 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-34569 26-0489289 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissi

February 8, 2024 EX-99.1

Ellington Financial Announces Estimated Book Value Per Common Share as of December 31, 2023

Exhibit 99.1 Ellington Financial Announces Estimated Book Value Per Common Share as of December 31, 2023 OLD GREENWICH, Conn., February 7, 2024—Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) (the "Company") today announced its estimated book value per share of common stock of $13.83 as of December 31, 2023. Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements Estimated book value per common share is su

February 8, 2024 EX-99.1

Ellington Financial Declares Monthly Common Dividend

Exhibit 99.1 Ellington Financial Declares Monthly Common Dividend OLD GREENWICH, Conn., February 7, 2024—Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) (the "Company") today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a monthly dividend of $0.15 per share of common stock, payable on March 25, 2024 to stockholders of record as of February 29, 2024. Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statem

January 22, 2024 SC 13G/A

EFC / Ellington Financial Inc. / BlackRock Inc. Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 us28852n1090012224.txt us28852n1090012224.txt SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No: 6) Ellington Financial Inc. - (Name of Issuer) Common Stock - (Title of Class of Securities) 28852N109 - (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2023 - (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropria

January 12, 2024 8-K

Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 11, 2024 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-34569 26-0489289 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissi

January 9, 2024 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 8, 2024 ELLINGTON FINANCI

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 8, 2024 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-34569 26-0489289 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissio

January 9, 2024 EX-99.1

Ellington Financial Declares Monthly Common Dividend

Exhibit 99.1 Ellington Financial Declares Monthly Common Dividend OLD GREENWICH, Conn., January 8, 2024—Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) (the "Company") today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a monthly dividend of $0.15 per share of common stock, payable on February 26, 2024 to stockholders of record as of January 31, 2024. Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking State

December 26, 2023 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 26, 2023 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-34569 26-0489289 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commiss

December 26, 2023 EX-99.1

Ellington Financial Announces Estimated Book Value Per Common Share as of November 30, 2023

Exhibit 99.1 Ellington Financial Announces Estimated Book Value Per Common Share as of November 30, 2023 OLD GREENWICH, Conn., December 26, 2023—Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) (the "Company") today announced its estimated book value per share of common stock of $14.06 as of November 30, 2023. This estimate includes the effects of both the previously announced monthly dividend of $0.15 per sh

December 15, 2023 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 15, 2023 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-34569 26-0489289 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commiss

December 15, 2023 EX-99.1

Ellington Financial Declares Common and Preferred Dividends

Exhibit 99.1 Ellington Financial Declares Common and Preferred Dividends OLD GREENWICH, Conn., December 15, 2023—Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) (the "Company") today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a monthly dividend of $0.09 per share of common stock, payable on January 25, 2024 to common stockholders of record as of December 29, 2023. This monthly dividend of $0.09 per s

December 14, 2023 EX-99.1

ELLINGTON FINANCIAL COMPLETES MERGER WITH ARLINGTON ASSET INVESTMENT CORP. — Increases Scale and Further Strengthens Access to Capital Markets — — Expected to Drive Earnings Accretion in 2024 —

Exhibit 99.1 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL COMPLETES MERGER WITH ARLINGTON ASSET INVESTMENT CORP. — Increases Scale and Further Strengthens Access to Capital Markets — — Expected to Drive Earnings Accretion in 2024 — OLD GREENWICH, Conn., December 14, 2023—Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) ("Ellington Financial" or the "Company") today announced that it has completed the previously announced merger with

December 14, 2023 EX-10.1

Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Operating Agreement of Ellington Financial Operating Partnership LLC, by and between the Company, Ellington Financial Operating Partnership LLC and EMG Holdings, L.P., dated as of December 14, 2023 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 14, 2023)

Exhibit 10.1 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL OPERATING PARTNERSHIP LLC AMENDED AND RESTATED LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY OPERATING AGREEMENT Dated as of December 14, 2023 THE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY MEMBERSHIP INTERESTS OF ELLINGTON FINANCIAL OPERATING PARTNERSHIP LLC (“UNITS”) HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “SECURITIES ACT”), THE SECURITIES LAWS OF ANY STATE OR ANY

December 14, 2023 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year, Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Material Modification to Rights of Security Holders, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets, Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 14, 2023 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-34569 26-0489289 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commiss

December 13, 2023 EX-3.10

Certificate of Designations of 8.250% Series E Fixed-to-Floating Rate Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock of Ellington Financial Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.10 of the Registration Statement on Form 8-A filed on December 13, 2023)

Exhibit 3.10 CERTIFICATE OF DESIGNATIONS OF 8.250% SERIES E FIXED-TO-FLOATING RATE CUMULATIVE REDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK OF ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. Pursuant to Section 151 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware Ellington Financial Inc., a corporation organized and existing under the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (the “Corporation”), does hereby certify that, pu

December 13, 2023 8-A12B

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 13, 2023 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-A FOR REGISTRATION OF CERTAIN CLASSES OF SECURITIES PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR 12(g) OF THE SEC

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 13, 2023 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.

December 13, 2023 EX-3.9

Certificate of Designations of 7.00% Series D Cumulative Perpetual Redeemable Preferred Stock of Ellington Financial Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.9 of the Registration Statement on Form 8-A filed on December 13, 2023)

Exhibit 3.9 CERTIFICATE OF DESIGNATIONS OF 7.00% SERIES D CUMULATIVE PERPETUAL REDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK OF ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. Pursuant to Section 151 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware Ellington Financial Inc., a corporation organized and existing under the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (the “Corporation”), does hereby certify that, pursuant to autho

December 13, 2023 EX-4.4

7.00% Series D Cumulative Perpetual Redeemable Preferred Stock of Ellington Financial Inc. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.4 of the Registration Statement on Form 8-A filed on December 13, 2023)

Exhibit 4.4 Number Shares 7.00% SERIES D CUMULATIVE PERPETUAL REDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK 7.00% SERIES D CUMULATIVE PERPETUAL REDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK Ellington Financial Inc. SEE REVERSE FOR IMPORTANT NOTICE ON A CORPORATION FORMED UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE TRANSFER RESTRICTIONS AND OTHER INFORMATION CUSIP 28852N 505 ISIN US28852N5059 This Certifies that Cede & Co. is the record ho

December 13, 2023 EX-4.5

Form of certificate representing the 8.250% Series E Fixed-to-Floating Rate Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock of Ellington Financial Inc.

Exhibit 4.5 Number Shares 8.250% SERIES E FIXED-TO-FLOATING RATE CUMULATIVE REDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK 8.250% SERIES E FIXED-TO-FLOATING RATE CUMULATIVE REDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK Ellington Financial Inc. SEE REVERSE FOR IMPORTANT NOTICE ON A CORPORATION FORMED UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE TRANSFER RESTRICTIONS AND OTHER INFORMATION CUSIP 28852N 604 ISIN US28852N6040 This Certifies that

December 13, 2023 SC 13D/A

EFC / Ellington Financial Inc / Vranos Michael W - SC 13D/A Activist Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13D/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 12)* Ellington Financial Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 28852N109 (CUSIP Number) Alaael-Deen Shilleh Ellington Financial Inc. 53 Forest Avenue Old Greenwich, Connecticut 06870 +1 203 698 1200 (Name, Address and Telephone

December 13, 2023 CERT

NYSE CERTIFICATION

New York Stock Exchange 11 Wall Street New York, NY 10005 Tel: +1 212.656.3000 nyse.com December 13, 2023 Chief, Information Technology Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporate Finance 100 F Street, NE MS 3040 Washington, DC 20549 To whom it may concern: The New York Stock Exchange certifies its approval for listing and registration of the following securities of ELLINGTON FINANCIA

November 30, 2023 425

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 29, 2023 ELLINGTON FINAN

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 29, 2023 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-34569 26-0489289 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commiss

November 30, 2023 EX-99.1

Ellington Financial Declares Interim Monthly Dividend of $0.06 Per Share

Exhibit 99.1 Ellington Financial Declares Interim Monthly Dividend of $0.06 Per Share OLD GREENWICH, Conn., November 29, 2023—Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) (the "Company" or "Ellington Financial") today announced that its Board of Directors has declared an interim monthly dividend of $0.06 per share of common stock, payable on December 13, 2023 to stockholders of record as of December 8, 20

November 29, 2023 EX-99.1

Ellington Financial Declares Interim Monthly Dividend of $0.06 Per Share

Exhibit 99.1 Ellington Financial Declares Interim Monthly Dividend of $0.06 Per Share OLD GREENWICH, Conn., November 29, 2023—Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) (the "Company" or "Ellington Financial") today announced that its Board of Directors has declared an interim monthly dividend of $0.06 per share of common stock, payable on December 13, 2023 to stockholders of record as of December 8, 20

November 29, 2023 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 29, 2023 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-34569 26-0489289 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commiss

November 27, 2023 EX-99.1

Ellington Financial Announces Estimated Book Value Per Common Share as of October 31, 2023

Exhibit 99.1 Ellington Financial Announces Estimated Book Value Per Common Share as of October 31, 2023 OLD GREENWICH, Conn., November 27, 2023—Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) (the "Company") today announced its estimated book value per share of common stock of $14.10 as of October 31, 2023. This estimate includes the effect of the previously announced monthly dividend of $0.15 per share of c

November 27, 2023 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 27, 2023 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-34569 26-0489289 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commiss

November 14, 2023 8-K

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 13, 2023 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-34569 26-0489289 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commiss

November 14, 2023 EX-1.02

Ellington Financial Inc., Ellington Financial Management LLC and Armstrong Securities LLC

Exhibit 1.2 Ellington Financial Inc. Common Stock EQUITY DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT Dated: November 13, 2023 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1. Description of Securities SECTION 2. Placements SECTION 3. Sale of Placement Securities by the Placement Agent. SECTION 4. Suspension of Sales SECTION 5. Representations and Warranties of the Company and the Manager. SECTION 6. Sale and Delivery to the Placement Age

November 14, 2023 EX-1.01

Ellington Financial Inc., Ellington Financial Management LLC and UBS Securities LLC

Exhibit 1.1 Ellington Financial Inc. Common Stock EQUITY DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT Dated: November 13, 2023 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1. Description of Securities SECTION 2. Placements SECTION 3. Sale of Placement Securities by the Placement Agent. SECTION 4. Suspension of Sales SECTION 5. Representations and Warranties of the Company and the Manager. SECTION 6. Sale and Delivery to the Placement Age

November 14, 2023 EX-1.03

Form of Equity Distribution Agreement Amendment

Exhibit 1.3 AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO EQUITY DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT November 13, 2023 [●] Ladies and Gentlemen: Ellington Financial Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), Ellington Financial Management LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and the Company’s external manager (the “Manager”), and [●] (the “Placement Agent”) are parties to that certain Equity Distribution Agreement dated as of Au

November 13, 2023 424B5

Up to $225,000,000 of Common Stock

Supplement dated November 13, 2023 To Prospectus Supplement dated January 24, 2023 (To Prospectus dated January 24, 2023) Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(5) Registration Statement No.

November 9, 2023 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2023 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2023 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 001-34569

November 7, 2023 EX-99.1

New Loan Origination Volume(1)

Exhibit 99.1 Ellington Financial Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2023 Results OLD GREENWICH, Connecticut—November 7, 2023 Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) ("we," "us," or "our") today reported financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2023. Highlights •Net income attributable to common stockholders of $6.6 million, or $0.10 per common share.1 ◦$14.2 million, or $0.21 per common share, f

November 7, 2023 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 7, 2023 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-34569 26-0489289 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissi

November 7, 2023 EX-99.1

Ellington Financial Declares Monthly Common Dividend

Exhibit 99.1 Ellington Financial Declares Monthly Common Dividend OLD GREENWICH, Conn., November 7, 2023—Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) (the "Company") today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a monthly dividend of $0.15 per share of common stock, payable on December 26, 2023 to stockholders of record as of November 30, 2023. Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Sta

November 7, 2023 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 7, 2023 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-34569 26-0489289 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissi

November 3, 2023 424B3

PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS MERGER PROPOSED  —  YOUR VOTE IS VERY IMPORTANT

TABLE OF CONTENTS  Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3)  Registration No. 333-273309 PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS MERGER PROPOSED  —  YOUR VOTE IS VERY IMPORTANT November 2, 2023 To the Shareholders of Arlington Asset Investment Corp.: The board of directors (the “Arlington Board”) of Arlington Asset Investment Corp. (“Arlington”), a Virginia corporation, and the board of directors (the “EFC Board”) of

October 31, 2023 CORRESP

Ellington Financial Inc. 53 Forest Avenue Old Greenwich, Connecticut 06870 October 31, 2023

Ellington Financial Inc. 53 Forest Avenue Old Greenwich, Connecticut 06870 October 31, 2023 VIA EDGAR U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporation Finance Office of Real Estate & Construction 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Attn: Stacie Gorman Re: Ellington Financial Inc. Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-273309) Request for Acceleration of Effective Dat

October 25, 2023 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 25, 2023 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-34569 26-0489289 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissi

October 25, 2023 EX-99.1

Ellington Financial Announces Estimated Book Value Per Common Share as of September 30, 2023

Exhibit 99.1 Ellington Financial Announces Estimated Book Value Per Common Share as of September 30, 2023 OLD GREENWICH, Conn., October 25, 2023—Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) (the "Company") today announced its estimated book value per share of common stock of $14.33 as of September 30, 2023. This estimate includes the effect of the previously announced monthly dividend of $0.15 per share o

October 24, 2023 EX-99.1

Consent of Wells Fargo Securities, LLC.

Exhibit 99.1 CONSENT OF WELLS FARGO SECURITIES, LLC Arlington Asset Investment Corp. 6862 Elm Street, Suite 320 McLean, Virginia Attention: Board of Directors RE: Proxy Statement / Prospectus (the “Proxy Statement/Prospectus”) of Ellington Financial Inc. (“EFC”) and Arlington Asset Investment Corp. (“Arlington”), which forms part of the Registration Statement on Form S-4 of EFC (the “Registration

October 24, 2023 EX-99.2

Form of Proxy solicited by the Board of Directors of Arlington Asset Investment Corp.

Exhibit 99.2 PLEASE DETACH ALONG PERFORATED LINE AND MAIL IN THE ENVELOPE PROVIDED. (Continued and to be marked, dated, and signed on the other side) PROXY ARLINGTON ASSET INVESTMENT CORP. Special Meeting of Shareholders December 12, 2023, at 9:00 a.m., Eastern Time This Proxy is solicited on behalf of the Board of Directors of Arlington Asset Investment Corp. The undersigned hereby appoint(s) J.

October 24, 2023 S-4/A

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 23, 2023

TABLE OF CONTENTS As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 23, 2023 Registration No.

October 23, 2023 RW

Ellington Financial Inc. 53 Forest Avenue Old Greenwich, Connecticut 06870 October 23, 2023

Ellington Financial Inc. 53 Forest Avenue Old Greenwich, Connecticut 06870 October 23, 2023 VIA EDGAR U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporation Finance Office of Real Estate and Construction 100 F Street, NE Washington, D.C. 20549 Attention: Stacie Gorman Re: Request for Withdrawal of Ellington Financial Inc. Registration Statement on Form S-4 Filed August 2, 2023 File No. 33

October 20, 2023 8-K

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 20, 2023 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-34569 26-0489289 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissi

October 20, 2023 EX-99.1

SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT

Exhibit 10.1 SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT This Securities Purchase Agreement (this “Agreement”), dated as of October 20, 2023, is made by and between Great Ajax Corp., a Maryland corporation (the “Company”), and Ellington Financial Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Purchaser”). WHEREAS, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement and pursuant to an effective registration stat

October 20, 2023 EX-10.1

Exhibit 10.1

Exhibit 10.1 TERMINATION AGREEMENT THIS TERMINATION AGREEMENT (this “Termination Agreement”), dated as of October 20, 2023, is made by and between Ellington Financial Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Parent”), and Great Ajax Corp., a Maryland corporation (the “Company”, each a “Party” and together the “Parties”). Unless otherwise indicated, each capitalized term used and not otherwise defined in thi

October 20, 2023 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 20, 2023 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-34569 26-0489289 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissi

October 20, 2023 EX-99.1

ELLINGTON FINANCIAL AND GREAT AJAX CORP. ANNOUNCE MUTUAL TERMINATION OF MERGER AGREEMENT

Exhibit 99.1 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL AND GREAT AJAX CORP. ANNOUNCE MUTUAL TERMINATION OF MERGER AGREEMENT OLD GREENWICH, Conn. and NEW YORK, NY—October 20, 2023—Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) ("Ellington Financial"), a real estate investment trust investing in a diverse array of financial assets including residential and commercial mortgage loans, and Great Ajax Corp. (NYSE: AJX) (“Great Ajax”),

October 6, 2023 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 6, 2023 ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-34569 26-0489289 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissio

October 6, 2023 EX-99.1

Ellington Financial Declares Monthly Common Dividend

Exhibit 99.1 Ellington Financial Declares Monthly Common Dividend OLD GREENWICH, Conn., October 6, 2023—Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) (the "Company") today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a monthly dividend of $0.15 per share of common stock, payable on November 27, 2023 to stockholders of record as of October 31, 2023. Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking State

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