Ellington Credit Co Finalizes $50M Unsecured Note Offering at 8.50%

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Ellington Credit Co has filed the definitive prospectus for its $50 million public offering of 8.50% unsecured notes due 2031, formalizing the terms and enabling the issuance of debt to fund asset purchases and repay short-term borrowings.

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• Definitive Prospectus Filed

  Ellington Credit Co filed the final prospectus for its $50 million public offering of 8.50% unsecured notes due 2031, formalizing the terms for issuance.

• Capital Raise Details

  The offering consists of $50 million in 8.50% unsecured notes due 2031, with net proceeds to the company of approximately $48.4 million after underwriting discounts and estimated expenses.

• Use of Proceeds

  Proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, including funding new asset purchases and repaying existing short-term borrowings, enhancing liquidity and supporting investment strategies.

• Debt Structure and Leverage

  The notes are senior unsecured obligations. Pro forma asset coverage for debt is approximately 793%, indicating strong compliance with regulatory requirements despite increased leverage.

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This 424B1 filing serves as the definitive prospectus for the previously announced $50 million public offering of 8.50% unsecured notes due 2031. While the pricing and definitive underwriting agreement were disclosed in earlier filings on March 26, 2026, this document formalizes the terms and enables the actual issuance of the notes. The offering represents a substantial capital raise for Ellington Credit Co, providing approximately $48.4 million in net proceeds. The company intends to use these proceeds for general corporate purposes, including funding additional asset purchases and repaying short-term borrowings under reverse repurchase agreements. This capital infusion is critical for liquidity and supporting the company's investment objectives, especially as it trades near its 52-week lows. Although the issuance of debt increases leverage, the company's pro forma asset coverage of 793% (as of February 28, 2026) indicates a strong financial position relative to regulatory requirements.