Vanguard Capital Management Establishes 5.17% Stake in MFA Financial Inc.

Vanguard Capital Management LLC filed a Schedule 13G on April 30, 2026, reporting a new 5.17% passive stake in MFA Financial Inc. as of March 31, 2026. The investment firm now beneficially owns 5,286,600 shares of common stock. According to the filing, Vanguard holds sole dispositive power over all 5,286,600 shares, while maintaining sole voting power over 748,269 shares. The reported holdings include securities managed by various Vanguard affiliates, including Vanguard Asset Management Limited and Vanguard Global Advisers, LLC. This filing represents an increase from a previously reported 0% position, crossing the 5% regulatory threshold. The acquisition was made in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of influencing or changing the control of the issuer. No other single person associated with the filing holds an interest exceeding 5% of the class.