Ellington Credit Co Prices $50M Unsecured Notes Offering at 8.50% Due 2031

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Ellington Credit Company priced an underwritten public offering of $50 million in 8.50% unsecured notes due 2031, providing significant capital for general corporate purposes and asset acquisitions.

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• Unsecured Notes Offering Priced

  Ellington Credit Company priced an underwritten public offering of $50 million aggregate principal amount of 8.50% unsecured notes due 2031.

• Maturity and Redemption Terms

  The 2031 Notes will mature on March 30, 2031, and may be redeemed in whole or in part at the Fund's option on or after March 30, 2028.

• Use of Proceeds

  Net proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, including funding purchases of additional assets and repaying short-term borrowings.

• Underwriter Over-Allotment Option

  The Fund granted underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional $7.5 million aggregate principal amount of 2031 Notes.

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Ellington Credit Company has finalized the terms of its significant debt offering, pricing $50 million in 8.50% unsecured notes due 2031. This substantial capital raise, representing a considerable portion of the company's market capitalization, provides crucial liquidity for general corporate purposes, including funding new asset purchases and repaying short-term borrowings. While securing this capital is vital for the company, especially given its recent estimated Net Asset Value (NAV) drop and current trading near 52-week lows, the 8.50% interest rate indicates a high cost of borrowing. Investors should monitor the impact of this increased leverage and interest expense on the company's financial performance and its ability to deploy the capital effectively.