MFA Financial, Inc. is a publicly traded real estate investment trust (REIT) based in New York, specializing in investing primarily in residential mortgage-backed securities and other mortgage-related assets. With a focus on generating attractive risk-adjusted returns for its shareholders, MFA employs a management strategy that combines both agency and non-agency mortgage investments. The company leverages its extensive industry expertise to navigate market fluctuations and optimize its portfolio's performance, making it a key player in the U.S. housing finance sector.