Angel Oak Mortgage REIT, Inc.

Angel Oak Mortgage REIT, Inc. is a real estate finance company that acquires and invests in first and second lien non-qualified mortgage (non-QM) loans and other mortgage-related assets within the U.S. mortgage market. The company's strategy involves making credit-sensitive investments, primarily in newly-originated non-QM loans and other mortgage assets. These assets are primarily made to higher-quality borrowers and are sourced from the proprietary mortgage lending platform of its affiliate, Angel Oak Mortgage Lending, and other originators through its relationship with Angel Oak Capital. Angel Oak Mortgage REIT, Inc. may also invest in other residential mortgage loans, residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS), and other mortgage-related assets. The company's objective is to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns for its stockholders through cash distributions and capital appreciation. Angel Oak Mortgage REIT, Inc. is a Maryland corporation that began operations in September 2018. On June 21, 2021, it completed an initial public offering of its common stock on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). The company is externally managed and advised. It elected to be taxed as a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) for U.S. federal income tax purposes starting with its taxable year ended December 31, 2019.