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MFA Financial, Inc. Announces Dividend Tax Information for 2025

NEW YORK, January 29, 2026--MFA Financial, Inc. (NYSE: MFA) announced today that information regarding its dividend distributions for the tax year ended December 31, 2025, has been posted on its website, www.mfafinancial.com.

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MFA Financial, Inc. Announces Dividend Tax Information for 2025

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