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ellington financial q1 earnings call 061023204

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Ellington Financial (EFC) reported strong Q1 earnings driven by its reverse mortgage platform (Longbridge). The company is a mortgage REIT, so its revenue and margins are tied to mortgage origination volumes and securitization activity. The 52% YoY growth in reverse mortgage originations indicates strong demand in that niche. The company raised ADE guidance above the current dividend, suggesting improved cash flow. The impact is company-specific and sector-specific (mortgage REITs, reverse mortgage lending). No direct commodity or broad market impact.

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  • GAAP net income of $0.78 per share in Q1 2023
  • Adjusted distributable earnings (ADE) of $0.55 per share
  • Book value per share increased 3% to $13.56
  • Longbridge reverse mortgage origination volumes $550 million, up 52% YoY
  • Completed seven securitization transactions totaling over $2.8 billion