Business Description
MFA Financial Inc. is a New York-based real estate investment trust founded in 1997 that focuses on residential mortgage assets across the United States. The company invests in a broad range of home loans and mortgage-backed securities, while also operating Lima One, a lending business that originates and services loans for real estate investors. By distributing at least 90% of its taxable income to shareholders, MFA Financial avoids paying federal corporate income tax.