MFA

SEC source: 0001104659-26-002921 · tm262826-1_4seq1.xml · nonDerivative · entry 2

Knutson Craig L · CIK 0001431830 · Director · CEO

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 1,306,556

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

F4 · kind: Reflects shares to be acquired in connection with the vesting of performance-based restricted stock units ("PRSUs") (i.e., phantom stock) granted to the Reporting Person in January 2023 as discussed in Notes 8, 9 and 10 below. The number of shares reported also includes 168,412 additional PRSUs representing the value of the dividend equivalents that accrued during the three-year performance period ended December 31, 2025, in respect of the underlying PRSUs that vested. Per the terms and conditions of the PRSU awards, the vested PRSUs and the additional PRSUs in respect of dividend equivalents will settle in January 2027 in the form of one share of common stock of MFA Financial, Inc. for each PRSU.

F4 · shares: Reflects shares to be acquired in connection with the vesting of performance-based restricted stock units ("PRSUs") (i.e., phantom stock) granted to the Reporting Person in January 2023 as discussed in Notes 8, 9 and 10 below. The number of shares reported also includes 168,412 additional PRSUs representing the value of the dividend equivalents that accrued during the three-year performance period ended December 31, 2025, in respect of the underlying PRSUs that vested. Per the terms and conditions of the PRSU awards, the vested PRSUs and the additional PRSUs in respect of dividend equivalents will settle in January 2027 in the form of one share of common stock of MFA Financial, Inc. for each PRSU.

F2 · price: Each phantom share is the economic equivalent of one share of common stock of MFA Financial, Inc. Each phantom share was or will be settled in one share of common stock of MFA Financial, Inc.

SEC source: 0001104659-26-002921 · tm262826-1_4seq1.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

Knutson Craig L · CIK 0001431830 · Director · CEO

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 768,370

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

F1 · kind: Shares acquired pursuant to the settlement of time-based restricted stock units ("TRSUs") (i.e., phantom stock) granted to the Reporting Person in January 2023.

F2 · price: Each phantom share is the economic equivalent of one share of common stock of MFA Financial, Inc. Each phantom share was or will be settled in one share of common stock of MFA Financial, Inc.

F3 · balance_after: Effective December 1, 2025, MFA Financial, Inc. ("MFA") eliminated MFA common stock as an investment alternative available under MFA's 401(k) plan, and shares of MFA common stock owned by participants through the 401(k) plan were liquidated. The number of shares beneficially owned by the Reporting Person has been reduced to reflect the liquidation of 14,710 shares of MFA common stock previously owned by him under the MFA 401(k) plan.

SEC source: 0001104659-26-000855 · tm261765-7_4seq1.xml · derivative · entry 2

Knutson Craig L · CIK 0001431830 · Director · Chief Executive Officer

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 1,700,452

Underlying: Common Stock · 273,938 shares

Expires not disclosed

F1 · derivative.exercise_price: Each phantom share represents the right to receive one share of MFA Financial, Inc. common stock.

F3 · shares: These phantom shares are performance-based equity awards. The number of phantom shares reported represents the "target" number of phantom shares granted. The number of underlying shares of MFA common stock that the recipient becomes entitled to receive at the time of vesting will generally range from 0% to 200% of the target number of phantom shares granted, subject to the achievement of a pre-established performance metric.

F4 · shares: The vesting of these phantom shares will generally occur on December 31, 2028 (or such later date that the Compensation Committee of MFA's Board of Directors shall certify the achievement of the pre-established performance metric), based on MFA's absolute total stockholder return (TSR) and MFA's TSR as compared to the TSR of a designated peer group of companies, in each case for the three years then ended. The number of phantom shares to vest will be adjusted to reflect the value of any dividends paid on MFA's common stock during the vesting period in respect of the number of phantom shares that ultimately vest. The phantom shares will be settled in an equivalent number of shares of MFA common stock in January 2030.

F3 · derivative.exercise_date: These phantom shares are performance-based equity awards. The number of phantom shares reported represents the "target" number of phantom shares granted. The number of underlying shares of MFA common stock that the recipient becomes entitled to receive at the time of vesting will generally range from 0% to 200% of the target number of phantom shares granted, subject to the achievement of a pre-established performance metric.

F4 · derivative.exercise_date: The vesting of these phantom shares will generally occur on December 31, 2028 (or such later date that the Compensation Committee of MFA's Board of Directors shall certify the achievement of the pre-established performance metric), based on MFA's absolute total stockholder return (TSR) and MFA's TSR as compared to the TSR of a designated peer group of companies, in each case for the three years then ended. The number of phantom shares to vest will be adjusted to reflect the value of any dividends paid on MFA's common stock during the vesting period in respect of the number of phantom shares that ultimately vest. The phantom shares will be settled in an equivalent number of shares of MFA common stock in January 2030.

F3 · derivative.expiration_date: These phantom shares are performance-based equity awards. The number of phantom shares reported represents the "target" number of phantom shares granted. The number of underlying shares of MFA common stock that the recipient becomes entitled to receive at the time of vesting will generally range from 0% to 200% of the target number of phantom shares granted, subject to the achievement of a pre-established performance metric.

F4 · derivative.expiration_date: The vesting of these phantom shares will generally occur on December 31, 2028 (or such later date that the Compensation Committee of MFA's Board of Directors shall certify the achievement of the pre-established performance metric), based on MFA's absolute total stockholder return (TSR) and MFA's TSR as compared to the TSR of a designated peer group of companies, in each case for the three years then ended. The number of phantom shares to vest will be adjusted to reflect the value of any dividends paid on MFA's common stock during the vesting period in respect of the number of phantom shares that ultimately vest. The phantom shares will be settled in an equivalent number of shares of MFA common stock in January 2030.

F3 · derivative.underlying_shares: These phantom shares are performance-based equity awards. The number of phantom shares reported represents the "target" number of phantom shares granted. The number of underlying shares of MFA common stock that the recipient becomes entitled to receive at the time of vesting will generally range from 0% to 200% of the target number of phantom shares granted, subject to the achievement of a pre-established performance metric.

F4 · derivative.underlying_shares: The vesting of these phantom shares will generally occur on December 31, 2028 (or such later date that the Compensation Committee of MFA's Board of Directors shall certify the achievement of the pre-established performance metric), based on MFA's absolute total stockholder return (TSR) and MFA's TSR as compared to the TSR of a designated peer group of companies, in each case for the three years then ended. The number of phantom shares to vest will be adjusted to reflect the value of any dividends paid on MFA's common stock during the vesting period in respect of the number of phantom shares that ultimately vest. The phantom shares will be settled in an equivalent number of shares of MFA common stock in January 2030.

SEC source: 0001104659-26-000855 · tm261765-7_4seq1.xml · derivative · entry 1

Knutson Craig L · CIK 0001431830 · Director · Chief Executive Officer

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 1,426,514

Underlying: Common Stock · 176,916 shares

Expires not disclosed

F1 · derivative.exercise_price: Each phantom share represents the right to receive one share of MFA Financial, Inc. common stock.

F2 · derivative.exercise_date: These phantom shares are scheduled to vest, subject to forfeiture, on December 31, 2028 (subject to earlier vesting in certain circumstances), and thereafter will be settled in an equivalent number of shares of MFA common stock within 30 days following the vesting date.

F2 · derivative.expiration_date: These phantom shares are scheduled to vest, subject to forfeiture, on December 31, 2028 (subject to earlier vesting in certain circumstances), and thereafter will be settled in an equivalent number of shares of MFA common stock within 30 days following the vesting date.

SEC source: 0001104659-26-000854 · tm261765-6_4seq1.xml · derivative · entry 2

Seemungal Natasha · CIK 0001903410 · Sr. VP & Co-Controller

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 56,890

Underlying: Common Stock · 9,750 shares

Expires not disclosed

F1 · derivative.exercise_price: Each phantom share represents the right to receive one share of MFA Financial, Inc. common stock.

F3 · shares: These phantom shares are performance-based equity awards. The number of phantom shares reported represents the "target" number of phantom shares granted. The number of underlying shares of MFA common stock that the recipient becomes entitled to receive at the time of vesting will generally range from 0% to 200% of the target number of phantom shares granted, subject to the achievement of a pre-established performance metric.

F4 · shares: The vesting of these phantom shares will generally occur on December 31, 2028 (or such later date that the Compensation Committee of MFA's Board of Directors shall certify the achievement of the pre-established performance metric), based on MFA's absolute total stockholder return (TSR) and MFA's TSR as compared to the TSR of a designated peer group of companies, in each case for the three years then ended. The number of phantom shares to vest will be adjusted to reflect the value of any dividends paid on MFA's common stock during the vesting period in respect of the number of phantom shares that ultimately vest. The phantom shares will be settled in an equivalent number of shares of MFA common stock in January 2030.

F3 · derivative.exercise_date: These phantom shares are performance-based equity awards. The number of phantom shares reported represents the "target" number of phantom shares granted. The number of underlying shares of MFA common stock that the recipient becomes entitled to receive at the time of vesting will generally range from 0% to 200% of the target number of phantom shares granted, subject to the achievement of a pre-established performance metric.

F4 · derivative.exercise_date: The vesting of these phantom shares will generally occur on December 31, 2028 (or such later date that the Compensation Committee of MFA's Board of Directors shall certify the achievement of the pre-established performance metric), based on MFA's absolute total stockholder return (TSR) and MFA's TSR as compared to the TSR of a designated peer group of companies, in each case for the three years then ended. The number of phantom shares to vest will be adjusted to reflect the value of any dividends paid on MFA's common stock during the vesting period in respect of the number of phantom shares that ultimately vest. The phantom shares will be settled in an equivalent number of shares of MFA common stock in January 2030.

F3 · derivative.expiration_date: These phantom shares are performance-based equity awards. The number of phantom shares reported represents the "target" number of phantom shares granted. The number of underlying shares of MFA common stock that the recipient becomes entitled to receive at the time of vesting will generally range from 0% to 200% of the target number of phantom shares granted, subject to the achievement of a pre-established performance metric.

F4 · derivative.expiration_date: The vesting of these phantom shares will generally occur on December 31, 2028 (or such later date that the Compensation Committee of MFA's Board of Directors shall certify the achievement of the pre-established performance metric), based on MFA's absolute total stockholder return (TSR) and MFA's TSR as compared to the TSR of a designated peer group of companies, in each case for the three years then ended. The number of phantom shares to vest will be adjusted to reflect the value of any dividends paid on MFA's common stock during the vesting period in respect of the number of phantom shares that ultimately vest. The phantom shares will be settled in an equivalent number of shares of MFA common stock in January 2030.

F3 · derivative.underlying_shares: These phantom shares are performance-based equity awards. The number of phantom shares reported represents the "target" number of phantom shares granted. The number of underlying shares of MFA common stock that the recipient becomes entitled to receive at the time of vesting will generally range from 0% to 200% of the target number of phantom shares granted, subject to the achievement of a pre-established performance metric.

F4 · derivative.underlying_shares: The vesting of these phantom shares will generally occur on December 31, 2028 (or such later date that the Compensation Committee of MFA's Board of Directors shall certify the achievement of the pre-established performance metric), based on MFA's absolute total stockholder return (TSR) and MFA's TSR as compared to the TSR of a designated peer group of companies, in each case for the three years then ended. The number of phantom shares to vest will be adjusted to reflect the value of any dividends paid on MFA's common stock during the vesting period in respect of the number of phantom shares that ultimately vest. The phantom shares will be settled in an equivalent number of shares of MFA common stock in January 2030.

SEC source: 0001104659-26-000854 · tm261765-6_4seq1.xml · derivative · entry 1

Seemungal Natasha · CIK 0001903410 · Sr. VP & Co-Controller

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 47,140

Underlying: Common Stock · 6,296 shares

Expires not disclosed

F1 · derivative.exercise_price: Each phantom share represents the right to receive one share of MFA Financial, Inc. common stock.

F2 · derivative.exercise_date: These phantom shares are scheduled to vest, subject to forfeiture, on December 31, 2028, and thereafter will be settled in an equivalent number of shares of MFA common stock within 30 days following the vesting date.

F2 · derivative.expiration_date: These phantom shares are scheduled to vest, subject to forfeiture, on December 31, 2028, and thereafter will be settled in an equivalent number of shares of MFA common stock within 30 days following the vesting date.

SEC source: 0001104659-26-000853 · tm261765-5_4seq1.xml · derivative · entry 2

Lin Mei · CIK 0001903408 · Sr. VP & Co-Controller

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 56,890

Underlying: Common Stock · 9,750 shares

Expires not disclosed

F1 · derivative.exercise_price: Each phantom share represents the right to receive one share of MFA Financial, Inc. common stock.

F3 · shares: These phantom shares are performance-based equity awards. The number of phantom shares reported represents the "target" number of phantom shares granted. The number of underlying shares of MFA common stock that the recipient becomes entitled to receive at the time of vesting will generally range from 0% to 200% of the target number of phantom shares granted, subject to the achievement of a pre-established performance metric.

F4 · shares: The vesting of these phantom shares will generally occur on December 31, 2028 (or such later date that the Compensation Committee of MFA's Board of Directors shall certify the achievement of the pre-established performance metric), based on MFA's absolute total stockholder return (TSR) and MFA's TSR as compared to the TSR of a designated peer group of companies, in each case for the three years then ended. The number of phantom shares to vest will be adjusted to reflect the value of any dividends paid on MFA's common stock during the vesting period in respect of the number of phantom shares that ultimately vest. The phantom shares will be settled in an equivalent number of shares of MFA common stock in January 2030.

F3 · derivative.exercise_date: These phantom shares are performance-based equity awards. The number of phantom shares reported represents the "target" number of phantom shares granted. The number of underlying shares of MFA common stock that the recipient becomes entitled to receive at the time of vesting will generally range from 0% to 200% of the target number of phantom shares granted, subject to the achievement of a pre-established performance metric.

F4 · derivative.exercise_date: The vesting of these phantom shares will generally occur on December 31, 2028 (or such later date that the Compensation Committee of MFA's Board of Directors shall certify the achievement of the pre-established performance metric), based on MFA's absolute total stockholder return (TSR) and MFA's TSR as compared to the TSR of a designated peer group of companies, in each case for the three years then ended. The number of phantom shares to vest will be adjusted to reflect the value of any dividends paid on MFA's common stock during the vesting period in respect of the number of phantom shares that ultimately vest. The phantom shares will be settled in an equivalent number of shares of MFA common stock in January 2030.

F3 · derivative.expiration_date: These phantom shares are performance-based equity awards. The number of phantom shares reported represents the "target" number of phantom shares granted. The number of underlying shares of MFA common stock that the recipient becomes entitled to receive at the time of vesting will generally range from 0% to 200% of the target number of phantom shares granted, subject to the achievement of a pre-established performance metric.

F4 · derivative.expiration_date: The vesting of these phantom shares will generally occur on December 31, 2028 (or such later date that the Compensation Committee of MFA's Board of Directors shall certify the achievement of the pre-established performance metric), based on MFA's absolute total stockholder return (TSR) and MFA's TSR as compared to the TSR of a designated peer group of companies, in each case for the three years then ended. The number of phantom shares to vest will be adjusted to reflect the value of any dividends paid on MFA's common stock during the vesting period in respect of the number of phantom shares that ultimately vest. The phantom shares will be settled in an equivalent number of shares of MFA common stock in January 2030.

F3 · derivative.underlying_shares: These phantom shares are performance-based equity awards. The number of phantom shares reported represents the "target" number of phantom shares granted. The number of underlying shares of MFA common stock that the recipient becomes entitled to receive at the time of vesting will generally range from 0% to 200% of the target number of phantom shares granted, subject to the achievement of a pre-established performance metric.

F4 · derivative.underlying_shares: The vesting of these phantom shares will generally occur on December 31, 2028 (or such later date that the Compensation Committee of MFA's Board of Directors shall certify the achievement of the pre-established performance metric), based on MFA's absolute total stockholder return (TSR) and MFA's TSR as compared to the TSR of a designated peer group of companies, in each case for the three years then ended. The number of phantom shares to vest will be adjusted to reflect the value of any dividends paid on MFA's common stock during the vesting period in respect of the number of phantom shares that ultimately vest. The phantom shares will be settled in an equivalent number of shares of MFA common stock in January 2030.

SEC source: 0001104659-26-000853 · tm261765-5_4seq1.xml · derivative · entry 1

Lin Mei · CIK 0001903408 · Sr. VP & Co-Controller

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 47,140

Underlying: Common Stock · 6,296 shares

Expires not disclosed

F1 · derivative.exercise_price: Each phantom share represents the right to receive one share of MFA Financial, Inc. common stock.

F2 · derivative.exercise_date: These phantom shares are scheduled to vest, subject to forfeiture, on December 31, 2028, and thereafter will be settled in an equivalent number of shares of MFA common stock within 30 days following the vesting date.

F2 · derivative.expiration_date: These phantom shares are scheduled to vest, subject to forfeiture, on December 31, 2028, and thereafter will be settled in an equivalent number of shares of MFA common stock within 30 days following the vesting date.

SEC source: 0001104659-26-000852 · tm261765-4_4seq1.xml · derivative · entry 2

Schwartz Harold E · CIK 0001527449 · Senior Vice President

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 300,061

Underlying: Common Stock · 50,369 shares

Expires not disclosed

F1 · derivative.exercise_price: Each phantom share represents the right to receive one share of MFA Financial, Inc. common stock.

F3 · shares: These phantom shares are performance-based equity awards. The number of phantom shares reported represents the "target" number of phantom shares granted. The number of underlying shares of MFA common stock that the recipient becomes entitled to receive at the time of vesting will generally range from 0% to 200% of the target number of phantom shares granted, subject to the achievement of a pre-established performance metric.

F4 · shares: The vesting of these phantom shares will generally occur on December 31, 2028 (or such later date that the Compensation Committee of MFA's Board of Directors shall certify the achievement of the pre-established performance metric), based on MFA's absolute total stockholder return (TSR) and MFA's TSR as compared to the TSR of a designated peer group of companies, in each case for the three years then ended. The number of phantom shares to vest will be adjusted to reflect the value of any dividends paid on MFA's common stock during the vesting period in respect of the number of phantom shares that ultimately vest. The phantom shares will be settled in an equivalent number of shares of MFA common stock in January 2030.

F3 · derivative.exercise_date: These phantom shares are performance-based equity awards. The number of phantom shares reported represents the "target" number of phantom shares granted. The number of underlying shares of MFA common stock that the recipient becomes entitled to receive at the time of vesting will generally range from 0% to 200% of the target number of phantom shares granted, subject to the achievement of a pre-established performance metric.

F4 · derivative.exercise_date: The vesting of these phantom shares will generally occur on December 31, 2028 (or such later date that the Compensation Committee of MFA's Board of Directors shall certify the achievement of the pre-established performance metric), based on MFA's absolute total stockholder return (TSR) and MFA's TSR as compared to the TSR of a designated peer group of companies, in each case for the three years then ended. The number of phantom shares to vest will be adjusted to reflect the value of any dividends paid on MFA's common stock during the vesting period in respect of the number of phantom shares that ultimately vest. The phantom shares will be settled in an equivalent number of shares of MFA common stock in January 2030.

F3 · derivative.expiration_date: These phantom shares are performance-based equity awards. The number of phantom shares reported represents the "target" number of phantom shares granted. The number of underlying shares of MFA common stock that the recipient becomes entitled to receive at the time of vesting will generally range from 0% to 200% of the target number of phantom shares granted, subject to the achievement of a pre-established performance metric.

F4 · derivative.expiration_date: The vesting of these phantom shares will generally occur on December 31, 2028 (or such later date that the Compensation Committee of MFA's Board of Directors shall certify the achievement of the pre-established performance metric), based on MFA's absolute total stockholder return (TSR) and MFA's TSR as compared to the TSR of a designated peer group of companies, in each case for the three years then ended. The number of phantom shares to vest will be adjusted to reflect the value of any dividends paid on MFA's common stock during the vesting period in respect of the number of phantom shares that ultimately vest. The phantom shares will be settled in an equivalent number of shares of MFA common stock in January 2030.

F3 · derivative.underlying_shares: These phantom shares are performance-based equity awards. The number of phantom shares reported represents the "target" number of phantom shares granted. The number of underlying shares of MFA common stock that the recipient becomes entitled to receive at the time of vesting will generally range from 0% to 200% of the target number of phantom shares granted, subject to the achievement of a pre-established performance metric.

F4 · derivative.underlying_shares: The vesting of these phantom shares will generally occur on December 31, 2028 (or such later date that the Compensation Committee of MFA's Board of Directors shall certify the achievement of the pre-established performance metric), based on MFA's absolute total stockholder return (TSR) and MFA's TSR as compared to the TSR of a designated peer group of companies, in each case for the three years then ended. The number of phantom shares to vest will be adjusted to reflect the value of any dividends paid on MFA's common stock during the vesting period in respect of the number of phantom shares that ultimately vest. The phantom shares will be settled in an equivalent number of shares of MFA common stock in January 2030.

SEC source: 0001104659-26-000852 · tm261765-4_4seq1.xml · derivative · entry 1

Schwartz Harold E · CIK 0001527449 · Senior Vice President

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 249,692

Underlying: Common Stock · 32,529 shares

Expires not disclosed

F1 · derivative.exercise_price: Each phantom share represents the right to receive one share of MFA Financial, Inc. common stock.

F2 · derivative.exercise_date: These phantom shares are scheduled to vest, subject to forfeiture, on December 31, 2028, and thereafter will be settled in an equivalent number of shares of MFA common stock within 30 days following the vesting date.

F2 · derivative.expiration_date: These phantom shares are scheduled to vest, subject to forfeiture, on December 31, 2028, and thereafter will be settled in an equivalent number of shares of MFA common stock within 30 days following the vesting date.

SEC source: 0001104659-26-000851 · tm261765-3_4seq1.xml · derivative · entry 2

Roper Michael Charles · CIK 0001903409 · Sr VP & Chief Financial Ofcr

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 279,973

Underlying: Common Stock · 58,492 shares

Expires not disclosed

F1 · derivative.exercise_price: Each phantom share represents the right to receive one share of MFA Financial, Inc. common stock.

F3 · shares: These phantom shares are performance-based equity awards. The number of phantom shares reported represents the "target" number of phantom shares granted. The number of underlying shares of MFA common stock that the recipient becomes entitled to receive at the time of vesting will generally range from 0% to 200% of the target number of phantom shares granted, subject to the achievement of a pre-established performance metric.

F4 · shares: The vesting of these phantom shares will generally occur on December 31, 2028 (or such later date that the Compensation Committee of MFA's Board of Directors shall certify the achievement of the pre-established performance metric), based on MFA's absolute total stockholder return (TSR) and MFA's TSR as compared to the TSR of a designated peer group of companies, in each case for the three years then ended. The number of phantom shares to vest will be adjusted to reflect the value of any dividends paid on MFA's common stock during the vesting period in respect of the number of phantom shares that ultimately vest. The phantom shares will be settled in an equivalent number of shares of MFA common stock in January 2030.

F3 · derivative.exercise_date: These phantom shares are performance-based equity awards. The number of phantom shares reported represents the "target" number of phantom shares granted. The number of underlying shares of MFA common stock that the recipient becomes entitled to receive at the time of vesting will generally range from 0% to 200% of the target number of phantom shares granted, subject to the achievement of a pre-established performance metric.

F4 · derivative.exercise_date: The vesting of these phantom shares will generally occur on December 31, 2028 (or such later date that the Compensation Committee of MFA's Board of Directors shall certify the achievement of the pre-established performance metric), based on MFA's absolute total stockholder return (TSR) and MFA's TSR as compared to the TSR of a designated peer group of companies, in each case for the three years then ended. The number of phantom shares to vest will be adjusted to reflect the value of any dividends paid on MFA's common stock during the vesting period in respect of the number of phantom shares that ultimately vest. The phantom shares will be settled in an equivalent number of shares of MFA common stock in January 2030.

F3 · derivative.expiration_date: These phantom shares are performance-based equity awards. The number of phantom shares reported represents the "target" number of phantom shares granted. The number of underlying shares of MFA common stock that the recipient becomes entitled to receive at the time of vesting will generally range from 0% to 200% of the target number of phantom shares granted, subject to the achievement of a pre-established performance metric.

F4 · derivative.expiration_date: The vesting of these phantom shares will generally occur on December 31, 2028 (or such later date that the Compensation Committee of MFA's Board of Directors shall certify the achievement of the pre-established performance metric), based on MFA's absolute total stockholder return (TSR) and MFA's TSR as compared to the TSR of a designated peer group of companies, in each case for the three years then ended. The number of phantom shares to vest will be adjusted to reflect the value of any dividends paid on MFA's common stock during the vesting period in respect of the number of phantom shares that ultimately vest. The phantom shares will be settled in an equivalent number of shares of MFA common stock in January 2030.

F3 · derivative.underlying_shares: These phantom shares are performance-based equity awards. The number of phantom shares reported represents the "target" number of phantom shares granted. The number of underlying shares of MFA common stock that the recipient becomes entitled to receive at the time of vesting will generally range from 0% to 200% of the target number of phantom shares granted, subject to the achievement of a pre-established performance metric.

F4 · derivative.underlying_shares: The vesting of these phantom shares will generally occur on December 31, 2028 (or such later date that the Compensation Committee of MFA's Board of Directors shall certify the achievement of the pre-established performance metric), based on MFA's absolute total stockholder return (TSR) and MFA's TSR as compared to the TSR of a designated peer group of companies, in each case for the three years then ended. The number of phantom shares to vest will be adjusted to reflect the value of any dividends paid on MFA's common stock during the vesting period in respect of the number of phantom shares that ultimately vest. The phantom shares will be settled in an equivalent number of shares of MFA common stock in January 2030.

SEC source: 0001104659-26-000851 · tm261765-3_4seq1.xml · derivative · entry 1

Roper Michael Charles · CIK 0001903409 · Sr VP & Chief Financial Ofcr

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 221,481

Underlying: Common Stock · 37,776 shares

Expires not disclosed

F1 · derivative.exercise_price: Each phantom share represents the right to receive one share of MFA Financial, Inc. common stock.

F2 · derivative.exercise_date: These phantom shares are scheduled to vest, subject to forfeiture, on December 31, 2028, and thereafter will be settled in an equivalent number of shares of MFA common stock within 30 days following the vesting date.

F2 · derivative.expiration_date: These phantom shares are scheduled to vest, subject to forfeiture, on December 31, 2028, and thereafter will be settled in an equivalent number of shares of MFA common stock within 30 days following the vesting date.

SEC source: 0001104659-26-000849 · tm261765-1_4seq1.xml · derivative · entry 2

Wulfsohn Bryan · CIK 0001629935 · Pres. & Chief Invest. Ofcr.

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 845,772

Underlying: Common Stock · 155,979 shares

Expires not disclosed

F1 · derivative.exercise_price: Each phantom share represents the right to receive one share of MFA Financial, Inc. common stock.

F3 · shares: These phantom shares are performance-based equity awards. The number of phantom shares reported represents the "target" number of phantom shares granted. The number of underlying shares of MFA common stock that the recipient becomes entitled to receive at the time of vesting will generally range from 0% to 200% of the target number of phantom shares granted, subject to the achievement of a pre-established performance metric.

F4 · shares: The vesting of these phantom shares will generally occur on December 31, 2028 (or such later date that the Compensation Committee of MFA's Board of Directors shall certify the achievement of the pre-established performance metric), based on MFA's absolute total stockholder return (TSR) and MFA's TSR as compared to the TSR of a designated peer group of companies, in each case for the three years then ended. The number of phantom shares to vest will be adjusted to reflect the value of any dividends paid on MFA's common stock during the vesting period in respect of the number of phantom shares that ultimately vest. The phantom shares will be settled in an equivalent number of shares of MFA common stock in January 2030.

F3 · derivative.exercise_date: These phantom shares are performance-based equity awards. The number of phantom shares reported represents the "target" number of phantom shares granted. The number of underlying shares of MFA common stock that the recipient becomes entitled to receive at the time of vesting will generally range from 0% to 200% of the target number of phantom shares granted, subject to the achievement of a pre-established performance metric.

F4 · derivative.exercise_date: The vesting of these phantom shares will generally occur on December 31, 2028 (or such later date that the Compensation Committee of MFA's Board of Directors shall certify the achievement of the pre-established performance metric), based on MFA's absolute total stockholder return (TSR) and MFA's TSR as compared to the TSR of a designated peer group of companies, in each case for the three years then ended. The number of phantom shares to vest will be adjusted to reflect the value of any dividends paid on MFA's common stock during the vesting period in respect of the number of phantom shares that ultimately vest. The phantom shares will be settled in an equivalent number of shares of MFA common stock in January 2030.

F3 · derivative.expiration_date: These phantom shares are performance-based equity awards. The number of phantom shares reported represents the "target" number of phantom shares granted. The number of underlying shares of MFA common stock that the recipient becomes entitled to receive at the time of vesting will generally range from 0% to 200% of the target number of phantom shares granted, subject to the achievement of a pre-established performance metric.

F4 · derivative.expiration_date: The vesting of these phantom shares will generally occur on December 31, 2028 (or such later date that the Compensation Committee of MFA's Board of Directors shall certify the achievement of the pre-established performance metric), based on MFA's absolute total stockholder return (TSR) and MFA's TSR as compared to the TSR of a designated peer group of companies, in each case for the three years then ended. The number of phantom shares to vest will be adjusted to reflect the value of any dividends paid on MFA's common stock during the vesting period in respect of the number of phantom shares that ultimately vest. The phantom shares will be settled in an equivalent number of shares of MFA common stock in January 2030.

F3 · derivative.underlying_shares: These phantom shares are performance-based equity awards. The number of phantom shares reported represents the "target" number of phantom shares granted. The number of underlying shares of MFA common stock that the recipient becomes entitled to receive at the time of vesting will generally range from 0% to 200% of the target number of phantom shares granted, subject to the achievement of a pre-established performance metric.

F4 · derivative.underlying_shares: The vesting of these phantom shares will generally occur on December 31, 2028 (or such later date that the Compensation Committee of MFA's Board of Directors shall certify the achievement of the pre-established performance metric), based on MFA's absolute total stockholder return (TSR) and MFA's TSR as compared to the TSR of a designated peer group of companies, in each case for the three years then ended. The number of phantom shares to vest will be adjusted to reflect the value of any dividends paid on MFA's common stock during the vesting period in respect of the number of phantom shares that ultimately vest. The phantom shares will be settled in an equivalent number of shares of MFA common stock in January 2030.

SEC source: 0001104659-26-000849 · tm261765-1_4seq1.xml · derivative · entry 1

Wulfsohn Bryan · CIK 0001629935 · Pres. & Chief Invest. Ofcr.

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 689,793

Underlying: Common Stock · 100,735 shares

Expires not disclosed

F1 · derivative.exercise_price: Each phantom share represents the right to receive one share of MFA Financial, Inc. common stock.

F2 · derivative.exercise_date: These phantom shares are scheduled to vest, subject to forfeiture, on December 31, 2028, and thereafter will be settled in an equivalent number of shares of MFA common stock within 30 days following the vesting date.

F2 · derivative.expiration_date: These phantom shares are scheduled to vest, subject to forfeiture, on December 31, 2028, and thereafter will be settled in an equivalent number of shares of MFA common stock within 30 days following the vesting date.

SEC source: 0001104659-26-001394 · tm261765-9_4seq1.xml · derivative · entry 2

Samuels Lori R · CIK 0002037536 · Sr VP & Chief Loan Ops Ofcr

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 214,130

Underlying: Common Stock · 42,245 shares

Expires not disclosed

F1 · derivative.exercise_price: Each phantom share represents the right to receive one share of MFA Financial, Inc. common stock.

F3 · shares: These phantom shares are performance-based equity awards. The number of phantom shares reported represents the "target" number of phantom shares granted. The number of underlying shares of MFA common stock that the recipient becomes entitled to receive at the time of vesting will generally range from 0% to 200% of the target number of phantom shares granted, subject to the achievement of a pre-established performance metric. The vesting of these phantom shares will generally occur on December 31, 2028 (or such later date that the Compensation Committee of MFA's Board of Directors shall certify the achievement of the pre-established performance metric), based on MFA's absolute total stockholder return (TSR) and MFA's TSR as compared to the TSR of a designated peer group of companies, in each case for the three years then ended.

F4 · shares: The number of phantom shares to vest will be adjusted to reflect the value of any dividends paid on MFA's common stock during the vesting period in respect of the number of phantom shares that ultimately vest. The phantom shares will be settled in an equivalent number of shares of MFA common stock in January 2030.

F3 · derivative.exercise_date: These phantom shares are performance-based equity awards. The number of phantom shares reported represents the "target" number of phantom shares granted. The number of underlying shares of MFA common stock that the recipient becomes entitled to receive at the time of vesting will generally range from 0% to 200% of the target number of phantom shares granted, subject to the achievement of a pre-established performance metric. The vesting of these phantom shares will generally occur on December 31, 2028 (or such later date that the Compensation Committee of MFA's Board of Directors shall certify the achievement of the pre-established performance metric), based on MFA's absolute total stockholder return (TSR) and MFA's TSR as compared to the TSR of a designated peer group of companies, in each case for the three years then ended.

F4 · derivative.exercise_date: The number of phantom shares to vest will be adjusted to reflect the value of any dividends paid on MFA's common stock during the vesting period in respect of the number of phantom shares that ultimately vest. The phantom shares will be settled in an equivalent number of shares of MFA common stock in January 2030.

F3 · derivative.expiration_date: These phantom shares are performance-based equity awards. The number of phantom shares reported represents the "target" number of phantom shares granted. The number of underlying shares of MFA common stock that the recipient becomes entitled to receive at the time of vesting will generally range from 0% to 200% of the target number of phantom shares granted, subject to the achievement of a pre-established performance metric. The vesting of these phantom shares will generally occur on December 31, 2028 (or such later date that the Compensation Committee of MFA's Board of Directors shall certify the achievement of the pre-established performance metric), based on MFA's absolute total stockholder return (TSR) and MFA's TSR as compared to the TSR of a designated peer group of companies, in each case for the three years then ended.

F4 · derivative.expiration_date: The number of phantom shares to vest will be adjusted to reflect the value of any dividends paid on MFA's common stock during the vesting period in respect of the number of phantom shares that ultimately vest. The phantom shares will be settled in an equivalent number of shares of MFA common stock in January 2030.

F3 · derivative.underlying_shares: These phantom shares are performance-based equity awards. The number of phantom shares reported represents the "target" number of phantom shares granted. The number of underlying shares of MFA common stock that the recipient becomes entitled to receive at the time of vesting will generally range from 0% to 200% of the target number of phantom shares granted, subject to the achievement of a pre-established performance metric. The vesting of these phantom shares will generally occur on December 31, 2028 (or such later date that the Compensation Committee of MFA's Board of Directors shall certify the achievement of the pre-established performance metric), based on MFA's absolute total stockholder return (TSR) and MFA's TSR as compared to the TSR of a designated peer group of companies, in each case for the three years then ended.

F4 · derivative.underlying_shares: The number of phantom shares to vest will be adjusted to reflect the value of any dividends paid on MFA's common stock during the vesting period in respect of the number of phantom shares that ultimately vest. The phantom shares will be settled in an equivalent number of shares of MFA common stock in January 2030.

SEC source: 0001104659-26-001394 · tm261765-9_4seq1.xml · derivative · entry 1

Samuels Lori R · CIK 0002037536 · Sr VP & Chief Loan Ops Ofcr

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 171,885

Underlying: Common Stock · 27,283 shares

Expires not disclosed

F1 · derivative.exercise_price: Each phantom share represents the right to receive one share of MFA Financial, Inc. common stock.

F2 · derivative.exercise_date: These phantom shares are scheduled to vest, subject to forfeiture, on December 31, 2028, and thereafter will be settled in an equivalent number of shares of MFA common stock within 30 days following the vesting date.

F2 · derivative.expiration_date: These phantom shares are scheduled to vest, subject to forfeiture, on December 31, 2028, and thereafter will be settled in an equivalent number of shares of MFA common stock within 30 days following the vesting date.

SEC source: 0001104659-26-001393 · tm261765-2_4seq1.xml · derivative · entry 2

Doran Bryan · CIK 0002004201 · Sr VP & Chief Accounting Ofcr

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 62,593

Underlying: Common Stock · 13,649 shares

Expires not disclosed

F1 · derivative.exercise_price: Each phantom share represents the right to receive one share of MFA Financial, Inc. common stock.

F3 · shares: These phantom shares are performance-based equity awards. The number of phantom shares reported represents the "target" number of phantom shares granted. The number of underlying shares of MFA common stock that the recipient becomes entitled to receive at the time of vesting will generally range from 0% to 200% of the target number of phantom shares granted, subject to the achievement of a pre-established performance metric.

F4 · shares: The vesting of these phantom shares will generally occur on December 31, 2028 (or such later date that the Compensation Committee of MFA's Board of Directors shall certify the achievement of the pre-established performance metric), based on MFA's absolute total stockholder return (TSR) and MFA's TSR as compared to the TSR of a designated peer group of companies, in each case for the three years then ended. The number of phantom shares to vest will be adjusted to reflect the value of any dividends paid on MFA's common stock during the vesting period in respect of the number of phantom shares that ultimately vest. The phantom shares will be settled in an equivalent number of shares of MFA common stock in January 2030.

F3 · derivative.exercise_date: These phantom shares are performance-based equity awards. The number of phantom shares reported represents the "target" number of phantom shares granted. The number of underlying shares of MFA common stock that the recipient becomes entitled to receive at the time of vesting will generally range from 0% to 200% of the target number of phantom shares granted, subject to the achievement of a pre-established performance metric.

F4 · derivative.exercise_date: The vesting of these phantom shares will generally occur on December 31, 2028 (or such later date that the Compensation Committee of MFA's Board of Directors shall certify the achievement of the pre-established performance metric), based on MFA's absolute total stockholder return (TSR) and MFA's TSR as compared to the TSR of a designated peer group of companies, in each case for the three years then ended. The number of phantom shares to vest will be adjusted to reflect the value of any dividends paid on MFA's common stock during the vesting period in respect of the number of phantom shares that ultimately vest. The phantom shares will be settled in an equivalent number of shares of MFA common stock in January 2030.

F3 · derivative.expiration_date: These phantom shares are performance-based equity awards. The number of phantom shares reported represents the "target" number of phantom shares granted. The number of underlying shares of MFA common stock that the recipient becomes entitled to receive at the time of vesting will generally range from 0% to 200% of the target number of phantom shares granted, subject to the achievement of a pre-established performance metric.

F4 · derivative.expiration_date: The vesting of these phantom shares will generally occur on December 31, 2028 (or such later date that the Compensation Committee of MFA's Board of Directors shall certify the achievement of the pre-established performance metric), based on MFA's absolute total stockholder return (TSR) and MFA's TSR as compared to the TSR of a designated peer group of companies, in each case for the three years then ended. The number of phantom shares to vest will be adjusted to reflect the value of any dividends paid on MFA's common stock during the vesting period in respect of the number of phantom shares that ultimately vest. The phantom shares will be settled in an equivalent number of shares of MFA common stock in January 2030.

F3 · derivative.underlying_shares: These phantom shares are performance-based equity awards. The number of phantom shares reported represents the "target" number of phantom shares granted. The number of underlying shares of MFA common stock that the recipient becomes entitled to receive at the time of vesting will generally range from 0% to 200% of the target number of phantom shares granted, subject to the achievement of a pre-established performance metric.

F4 · derivative.underlying_shares: The vesting of these phantom shares will generally occur on December 31, 2028 (or such later date that the Compensation Committee of MFA's Board of Directors shall certify the achievement of the pre-established performance metric), based on MFA's absolute total stockholder return (TSR) and MFA's TSR as compared to the TSR of a designated peer group of companies, in each case for the three years then ended. The number of phantom shares to vest will be adjusted to reflect the value of any dividends paid on MFA's common stock during the vesting period in respect of the number of phantom shares that ultimately vest. The phantom shares will be settled in an equivalent number of shares of MFA common stock in January 2030.

SEC source: 0001104659-26-001393 · tm261765-2_4seq1.xml · derivative · entry 1

Doran Bryan · CIK 0002004201 · Sr VP & Chief Accounting Ofcr

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 48,944

Underlying: Common Stock · 8,815 shares

Expires not disclosed

F1 · derivative.exercise_price: Each phantom share represents the right to receive one share of MFA Financial, Inc. common stock.

F2 · derivative.exercise_date: These phantom shares are scheduled to vest, subject to forfeiture, on December 31, 2028, and thereafter will be settled in an equivalent number of shares of MFA common stock within 30 days following the vesting date.

F2 · derivative.expiration_date: These phantom shares are scheduled to vest, subject to forfeiture, on December 31, 2028, and thereafter will be settled in an equivalent number of shares of MFA common stock within 30 days following the vesting date.

SEC source: 0001104659-25-090445 · tm2526188-1_4seq1.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

Lin Mei · CIK 0001903408 · Sr. VP & Co-Controller

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 10,778

SEC source: 0001104659-25-056948 · tm2517214-6_4seq1.xml · derivative · entry 1

Wald Richard C. · CIK 0001815213 · Director

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 78,255

Underlying: Common Stock · 15,840 shares

Expires 2031-01-15

F1 · derivative.exercise_price: Each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive one share of MFA Financial, Inc. common stock.

F2 · derivative.exercise_date: The restricted stock units were fully vested as of the date of grant and will be settled in an equivalent number of shares of MFA common stock. Except in certain circumstances, the restricted stock units will be settled on the earlier of (i) the reporting person's termination of service as a director of MFA Financial, Inc. and (ii) on or about January 15, 2031.

F2 · derivative.expiration_date: The restricted stock units were fully vested as of the date of grant and will be settled in an equivalent number of shares of MFA common stock. Except in certain circumstances, the restricted stock units will be settled on the earlier of (i) the reporting person's termination of service as a director of MFA Financial, Inc. and (ii) on or about January 15, 2031.

SEC source: 0001104659-25-056947 · tm2517214-5_4seq1.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

Stamps Sheila A · CIK 0001600782 · Director

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 15,840

SEC source: 0001104659-25-056946 · tm2517214-4_4seq1.xml · derivative · entry 1

Small Christopher R. · CIK 0002058269 · Director

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 15,840

Underlying: Common Stock · 15,840 shares

Expires 2031-01-15

F1 · derivative.exercise_price: Each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive one share of MFA Financial, Inc. common stock.

F2 · derivative.exercise_date: The restricted stock units were fully vested as of the date of grant and will be settled in an equivalent number of shares of MFA common stock. Except in certain circumstances, the restricted stock units will be settled on the earlier of (i) the reporting person's termination of service as a director of MFA Financial, Inc. and (ii) on or about January 15, 2031.

F2 · derivative.expiration_date: The restricted stock units were fully vested as of the date of grant and will be settled in an equivalent number of shares of MFA common stock. Except in certain circumstances, the restricted stock units will be settled on the earlier of (i) the reporting person's termination of service as a director of MFA Financial, Inc. and (ii) on or about January 15, 2031.

SEC source: 0001104659-25-056945 · tm2517214-3_4seq1.xml · derivative · entry 1

POLSKY LISA · CIK 0001390950 · Director

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 78,255

Underlying: Common Stock · 15,840 shares

Expires 2031-01-15

F1 · derivative.exercise_price: Each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive one share of MFA Financial, Inc. common stock.

F2 · derivative.exercise_date: The restricted stock units were fully vested as of the date of grant and will be settled in an equivalent number of shares of MFA common stock. Except in certain circumstances, the restricted stock units will be settled on the earlier of (i) the reporting person's termination of service as a director of MFA Financial, Inc. and (ii) on or about January 15, 2031.

F2 · derivative.expiration_date: The restricted stock units were fully vested as of the date of grant and will be settled in an equivalent number of shares of MFA common stock. Except in certain circumstances, the restricted stock units will be settled on the earlier of (i) the reporting person's termination of service as a director of MFA Financial, Inc. and (ii) on or about January 15, 2031.

SEC source: 0001104659-25-056942 · tm2517214-2_4seq1.xml · derivative · entry 1

JOSEPHS ROBIN · CIK 0001222801 · Director

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 96,263

Underlying: Common Stock · 15,840 shares

Expires 2031-01-15

F1 · derivative.exercise_price: Each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive one share of MFA Financial, Inc. common stock.

F2 · derivative.exercise_date: The restricted stock units were fully vested as of the date of grant and will be settled in an equivalent number of shares of MFA common stock. Except in certain circumstances, the restricted stock units will be settled on the earlier of (i) the reporting person's termination of service as a director of MFA Financial, Inc. and (ii) on or about January 15, 2031.

F2 · derivative.expiration_date: The restricted stock units were fully vested as of the date of grant and will be settled in an equivalent number of shares of MFA common stock. Except in certain circumstances, the restricted stock units will be settled on the earlier of (i) the reporting person's termination of service as a director of MFA Financial, Inc. and (ii) on or about January 15, 2031.

SEC source: 0001104659-25-056941 · tm2517214-1_4seq1.xml · derivative · entry 1

Goodman Laurie · CIK 0001612789 · Director

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 143,864

Underlying: Common Stock · 27,984 shares

Expires 2031-01-15

F1 · derivative.exercise_price: Each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive one share of MFA Financial, Inc. common stock.

F2 · derivative.exercise_date: The restricted stock units were fully vested as of the date of grant and will be settled in an equivalent number of shares of MFA common stock. Except in certain circumstances, the restricted stock units will be settled on the earlier of (i) the reporting person's termination of service as a director of MFA Financial, Inc. and (ii) on or about January 15, 2031.

F2 · derivative.expiration_date: The restricted stock units were fully vested as of the date of grant and will be settled in an equivalent number of shares of MFA common stock. Except in certain circumstances, the restricted stock units will be settled on the earlier of (i) the reporting person's termination of service as a director of MFA Financial, Inc. and (ii) on or about January 15, 2031.

SEC source: 0001104659-25-005321 · tm254031d2_4seq1.xml · derivative · entry 2

JOSEPHS ROBIN · CIK 0001222801 · Director

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 80,423

Underlying: Common Stock · 3,153 shares

Expires 2025-01-17

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

F2 · derivative.exercise_price: The reported disposition reflects the settlement of RSUs (i.e., phantom stock) granted to the Reporting Person in 2015. Each phantom share was the economic equivalent of one share of common stock of MFA Financial, Inc. Each phantom share was settled in one share of common stock of MFA Financial, Inc. See footnote 1 above.

F2 · kind: The reported disposition reflects the settlement of RSUs (i.e., phantom stock) granted to the Reporting Person in 2015. Each phantom share was the economic equivalent of one share of common stock of MFA Financial, Inc. Each phantom share was settled in one share of common stock of MFA Financial, Inc. See footnote 1 above.

F2 · price: The reported disposition reflects the settlement of RSUs (i.e., phantom stock) granted to the Reporting Person in 2015. Each phantom share was the economic equivalent of one share of common stock of MFA Financial, Inc. Each phantom share was settled in one share of common stock of MFA Financial, Inc. See footnote 1 above.

F2 · derivative.exercise_date: The reported disposition reflects the settlement of RSUs (i.e., phantom stock) granted to the Reporting Person in 2015. Each phantom share was the economic equivalent of one share of common stock of MFA Financial, Inc. Each phantom share was settled in one share of common stock of MFA Financial, Inc. See footnote 1 above.

F2 · derivative.expiration_date: The reported disposition reflects the settlement of RSUs (i.e., phantom stock) granted to the Reporting Person in 2015. Each phantom share was the economic equivalent of one share of common stock of MFA Financial, Inc. Each phantom share was settled in one share of common stock of MFA Financial, Inc. See footnote 1 above.

SEC source: 0001104659-25-005321 · tm254031d2_4seq1.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

JOSEPHS ROBIN · CIK 0001222801 · Director

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 31,981

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

F1 · kind: Shares acquired pursuant to the settlement of restricted stock units ("RSUs") (i.e., phantom stock) granted to the Reporting Person in 2015, the settlement of which was deferred under the MFA Financial, Inc. 2003 Non-Employee Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan. Each phantom share was fully vested upon grant and was the economic equivalent of one share of common stock of MFA Financial, Inc.

F1 · price: Shares acquired pursuant to the settlement of restricted stock units ("RSUs") (i.e., phantom stock) granted to the Reporting Person in 2015, the settlement of which was deferred under the MFA Financial, Inc. 2003 Non-Employee Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan. Each phantom share was fully vested upon grant and was the economic equivalent of one share of common stock of MFA Financial, Inc.

SEC source: 0001104659-25-005320 · tm254031-1_4seq1.xml · derivative · entry 2

Goodman Laurie · CIK 0001612789 · Director

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 115,880

Underlying: Common Stock · 3,153 shares

Expires 2025-01-17

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

F2 · derivative.exercise_price: The reported disposition reflects the settlement of RSUs (i.e., phantom stock) granted to the Reporting Person in 2015. Each phantom share was the economic equivalent of one share of common stock of MFA Financial, Inc. Each phantom share was settled in one share of common stock of MFA Financial, Inc. See footnote 1 above.

F2 · kind: The reported disposition reflects the settlement of RSUs (i.e., phantom stock) granted to the Reporting Person in 2015. Each phantom share was the economic equivalent of one share of common stock of MFA Financial, Inc. Each phantom share was settled in one share of common stock of MFA Financial, Inc. See footnote 1 above.

F2 · price: The reported disposition reflects the settlement of RSUs (i.e., phantom stock) granted to the Reporting Person in 2015. Each phantom share was the economic equivalent of one share of common stock of MFA Financial, Inc. Each phantom share was settled in one share of common stock of MFA Financial, Inc. See footnote 1 above.

F2 · derivative.exercise_date: The reported disposition reflects the settlement of RSUs (i.e., phantom stock) granted to the Reporting Person in 2015. Each phantom share was the economic equivalent of one share of common stock of MFA Financial, Inc. Each phantom share was settled in one share of common stock of MFA Financial, Inc. See footnote 1 above.

F2 · derivative.expiration_date: The reported disposition reflects the settlement of RSUs (i.e., phantom stock) granted to the Reporting Person in 2015. Each phantom share was the economic equivalent of one share of common stock of MFA Financial, Inc. Each phantom share was settled in one share of common stock of MFA Financial, Inc. See footnote 1 above.

SEC source: 0001104659-25-005320 · tm254031-1_4seq1.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

Goodman Laurie · CIK 0001612789 · Director

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 6,007

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

F1 · kind: Shares acquired pursuant to the settlement of restricted stock units ("RSUs") (i.e., phantom stock) granted to the Reporting Person in 2015, the settlement of which was deferred under the MFA Financial, Inc. 2003 Non-Employee Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan. Each phantom share was fully vested upon grant and was the economic equivalent of one share of common stock of MFA Financial, Inc.

F1 · price: Shares acquired pursuant to the settlement of restricted stock units ("RSUs") (i.e., phantom stock) granted to the Reporting Person in 2015, the settlement of which was deferred under the MFA Financial, Inc. 2003 Non-Employee Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan. Each phantom share was fully vested upon grant and was the economic equivalent of one share of common stock of MFA Financial, Inc.

SEC source: 0001104659-25-002628 · tm252714-7_4seq1.xml · derivative · entry 6

Wulfsohn Bryan · CIK 0001629935 · Pres. & Chief Invest. Ofcr.

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 589,055

Underlying: Common Stock · 37,407 shares

Expires 2025-01-07

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

F7 · derivative.exercise_price: The reported disposition reflects the vesting of PRSUs (i.e., phantom stock) granted to the Reporting Person in January 2022. Each phantom share is the economic equivalent of one share of common stock of MFA Financial, Inc.

F7 · kind: The reported disposition reflects the vesting of PRSUs (i.e., phantom stock) granted to the Reporting Person in January 2022. Each phantom share is the economic equivalent of one share of common stock of MFA Financial, Inc.

F8 · shares: The number of PRSUs reported in Table II represents the "target" number of PRSUs that were granted to the reporting person in January 2022. Per the terms of the award agreement governing the PRSUs, the number of underlying shares of MFA common stock that the recipient ultimately became entitled to receive at the time of vesting ranged from 0% to 200% of the target number of PRSUs granted, subject to the achievement of a pre-established performance metric. The vesting of these PRSUs was based on MFA's total stockholder return for the three years ended December 31, 2024.

F9 · shares: The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of MFA has confirmed and certified the vesting level of the PRSUs as reflected in Table I. Per the terms of the award agreement governing the PRSUs, the number of PRSUs that vested was adjusted to reflect the value of any dividends paid on MFA's common stock during the performance period in respect of the number of underlying PRSUs that ultimately vested (see Note 3). Per the terms and conditions of the PRSU awards, the vested PRSUs will settle in the form of one share of common stock of MFA Financial, Inc. for each vested phantom share in January 2026.

F7 · price: The reported disposition reflects the vesting of PRSUs (i.e., phantom stock) granted to the Reporting Person in January 2022. Each phantom share is the economic equivalent of one share of common stock of MFA Financial, Inc.

F8 · derivative.underlying_shares: The number of PRSUs reported in Table II represents the "target" number of PRSUs that were granted to the reporting person in January 2022. Per the terms of the award agreement governing the PRSUs, the number of underlying shares of MFA common stock that the recipient ultimately became entitled to receive at the time of vesting ranged from 0% to 200% of the target number of PRSUs granted, subject to the achievement of a pre-established performance metric. The vesting of these PRSUs was based on MFA's total stockholder return for the three years ended December 31, 2024.

F9 · derivative.underlying_shares: The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of MFA has confirmed and certified the vesting level of the PRSUs as reflected in Table I. Per the terms of the award agreement governing the PRSUs, the number of PRSUs that vested was adjusted to reflect the value of any dividends paid on MFA's common stock during the performance period in respect of the number of underlying PRSUs that ultimately vested (see Note 3). Per the terms and conditions of the PRSU awards, the vested PRSUs will settle in the form of one share of common stock of MFA Financial, Inc. for each vested phantom share in January 2026.

SEC source: 0001104659-25-002628 · tm252714-7_4seq1.xml · derivative · entry 5

Wulfsohn Bryan · CIK 0001629935 · Pres. & Chief Invest. Ofcr.

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 626,462

Underlying: Common Stock · 21,787 shares

Expires 2025-01-07

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

F6 · derivative.exercise_price: The reported disposition reflects the settlement of TRSUs (i.e., phantom stock) granted to the Reporting Person in January 2022. Each phantom share is the economic equivalent of one share of common stock of MFA Financial, Inc. Each phantom share was settled in one share of common stock of MFA Financial, Inc.

F6 · kind: The reported disposition reflects the settlement of TRSUs (i.e., phantom stock) granted to the Reporting Person in January 2022. Each phantom share is the economic equivalent of one share of common stock of MFA Financial, Inc. Each phantom share was settled in one share of common stock of MFA Financial, Inc.

F6 · price: The reported disposition reflects the settlement of TRSUs (i.e., phantom stock) granted to the Reporting Person in January 2022. Each phantom share is the economic equivalent of one share of common stock of MFA Financial, Inc. Each phantom share was settled in one share of common stock of MFA Financial, Inc.

SEC source: 0001104659-25-002628 · tm252714-7_4seq1.xml · nonDerivative · entry 4

Wulfsohn Bryan · CIK 0001629935 · Pres. & Chief Invest. Ofcr.

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 141,101

F5 · kind: The reported disposition represents the surrender of shares to satisfy tax obligations arising from the settlement of previously vested phantom shares.

SEC source: 0001104659-25-002628 · tm252714-7_4seq1.xml · nonDerivative · entry 3

Wulfsohn Bryan · CIK 0001629935 · Pres. & Chief Invest. Ofcr.

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 169,821

F4 · kind: The reported disposition represents the surrender of shares to satisfy tax obligations arising from the settlement of phantom shares described in Notes 1 and 6.

SEC source: 0001104659-25-002628 · tm252714-7_4seq1.xml · nonDerivative · entry 2

Wulfsohn Bryan · CIK 0001629935 · Pres. & Chief Invest. Ofcr.

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 180,944

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

F3 · kind: Reflects shares to be acquired in connection with the vesting of performance-based restricted stock units ("PRSUs") (i.e., phantom stock) granted to the Reporting Person in January 2022 as discussed in Notes 7, 8 and 9 below. The number of shares reported also includes 7,791 additional PRSUs representing the value of the dividend equivalents that accrued during the three-year performance period ended December 31, 2024, in respect of the underlying PRSUs that vested. Per the terms and conditions of the PRSU awards, the vested PRSUs and the additional PRSUs in respect of dividend equivalents will settle in January 2026 in the form of one share of common stock of MFA Financial, Inc. for each PRSU.

F3 · shares: Reflects shares to be acquired in connection with the vesting of performance-based restricted stock units ("PRSUs") (i.e., phantom stock) granted to the Reporting Person in January 2022 as discussed in Notes 7, 8 and 9 below. The number of shares reported also includes 7,791 additional PRSUs representing the value of the dividend equivalents that accrued during the three-year performance period ended December 31, 2024, in respect of the underlying PRSUs that vested. Per the terms and conditions of the PRSU awards, the vested PRSUs and the additional PRSUs in respect of dividend equivalents will settle in January 2026 in the form of one share of common stock of MFA Financial, Inc. for each PRSU.

F2 · price: Each phantom share is the economic equivalent of one share of common stock of MFA Financial, Inc. Each phantom share was or will be settled in one share of common stock of MFA Financial, Inc.

SEC source: 0001104659-25-002628 · tm252714-7_4seq1.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

Wulfsohn Bryan · CIK 0001629935 · Pres. & Chief Invest. Ofcr.

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 155,380

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

F1 · kind: Shares acquired pursuant to the settlement of time-based restricted stock units ("TRSUs") (i.e., phantom stock) granted to the Reporting Person in January 2022.

F2 · price: Each phantom share is the economic equivalent of one share of common stock of MFA Financial, Inc. Each phantom share was or will be settled in one share of common stock of MFA Financial, Inc.

SEC source: 0001104659-25-002627 · tm252714-6_4seq1.xml · derivative · entry 6

Seemungal Natasha · CIK 0001903410 · Sr. VP & Co-Controller

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 40,843

Underlying: Common Stock · 4,677 shares

Expires 2025-01-07

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

F7 · derivative.exercise_price: The reported disposition reflects the vesting of PRSUs (i.e., phantom stock) granted to the Reporting Person in January 2022. Each phantom share is the economic equivalent of one share of common stock of MFA Financial, Inc.

F7 · kind: The reported disposition reflects the vesting of PRSUs (i.e., phantom stock) granted to the Reporting Person in January 2022. Each phantom share is the economic equivalent of one share of common stock of MFA Financial, Inc.

F8 · shares: The number of PRSUs reported in Table II represents the "target" number of PRSUs that were granted to the reporting person in January 2022. Per the terms of the award agreement governing the PRSUs, the number of underlying shares of MFA common stock that the recipient ultimately became entitled to receive at the time of vesting ranged from 0% to 200% of the target number of PRSUs granted, subject to the achievement of a pre-established performance metric. The vesting of these PRSUs was based on MFA's total stockholder return for the three years ended December 31, 2024.

F9 · shares: The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of MFA has confirmed and certified the vesting level of the PRSUs as reflected in Table I. Per the terms of the award agreement governing the PRSUs, the number of PRSUs that vested was adjusted to reflect the value of any dividends paid on MFA's common stock during the performance period in respect of the number of underlying PRSUs that ultimately vested (see Note 3). Per the terms and conditions of the PRSU awards, the vested PRSUs will settle in the form of one share of common stock of MFA Financial, Inc. for each vested phantom share in January 2026.

F7 · price: The reported disposition reflects the vesting of PRSUs (i.e., phantom stock) granted to the Reporting Person in January 2022. Each phantom share is the economic equivalent of one share of common stock of MFA Financial, Inc.

F8 · derivative.underlying_shares: The number of PRSUs reported in Table II represents the "target" number of PRSUs that were granted to the reporting person in January 2022. Per the terms of the award agreement governing the PRSUs, the number of underlying shares of MFA common stock that the recipient ultimately became entitled to receive at the time of vesting ranged from 0% to 200% of the target number of PRSUs granted, subject to the achievement of a pre-established performance metric. The vesting of these PRSUs was based on MFA's total stockholder return for the three years ended December 31, 2024.

F9 · derivative.underlying_shares: The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of MFA has confirmed and certified the vesting level of the PRSUs as reflected in Table I. Per the terms of the award agreement governing the PRSUs, the number of PRSUs that vested was adjusted to reflect the value of any dividends paid on MFA's common stock during the performance period in respect of the number of underlying PRSUs that ultimately vested (see Note 3). Per the terms and conditions of the PRSU awards, the vested PRSUs will settle in the form of one share of common stock of MFA Financial, Inc. for each vested phantom share in January 2026.

SEC source: 0001104659-25-002627 · tm252714-6_4seq1.xml · derivative · entry 5

Seemungal Natasha · CIK 0001903410 · Sr. VP & Co-Controller

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 45,520

Underlying: Common Stock · 2,724 shares

Expires 2025-01-07

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

F6 · derivative.exercise_price: The reported disposition reflects the settlement of TRSUs (i.e., phantom stock) granted to the Reporting Person in January 2022. Each phantom share is the economic equivalent of one share of common stock of MFA Financial, Inc. Each phantom share was settled in one share of common stock of MFA Financial, Inc.

F6 · kind: The reported disposition reflects the settlement of TRSUs (i.e., phantom stock) granted to the Reporting Person in January 2022. Each phantom share is the economic equivalent of one share of common stock of MFA Financial, Inc. Each phantom share was settled in one share of common stock of MFA Financial, Inc.

F6 · price: The reported disposition reflects the settlement of TRSUs (i.e., phantom stock) granted to the Reporting Person in January 2022. Each phantom share is the economic equivalent of one share of common stock of MFA Financial, Inc. Each phantom share was settled in one share of common stock of MFA Financial, Inc.

SEC source: 0001104659-25-002627 · tm252714-6_4seq1.xml · nonDerivative · entry 4

Seemungal Natasha · CIK 0001903410 · Sr. VP & Co-Controller

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 12,081

F5 · kind: The reported disposition represents the surrender of shares to satisfy tax obligations arising from the settlement of previously vested phantom shares.

SEC source: 0001104659-25-002627 · tm252714-6_4seq1.xml · nonDerivative · entry 3

Seemungal Natasha · CIK 0001903410 · Sr. VP & Co-Controller

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 15,944

F4 · kind: The reported disposition represents the surrender of shares to satisfy tax obligations arising from the settlement of phantom shares described in Notes 1 and 6.

SEC source: 0001104659-25-002627 · tm252714-6_4seq1.xml · nonDerivative · entry 2

Seemungal Natasha · CIK 0001903410 · Sr. VP & Co-Controller

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 17,285

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

F3 · kind: Reflects shares to be acquired in connection with the vesting of performance-based restricted stock units ("PRSUs") (i.e., phantom stock) granted to the Reporting Person in January 2022 as discussed in Notes 7, 8 and 9 below. The number of shares reported also includes 972 additional PRSUs representing the value of the dividend equivalents that accrued during the three-year performance period ended December 31, 2024, in respect of the underlying PRSUs that vested. Per the terms and conditions of the PRSU awards, the vested PRSUs and the additional PRSUs in respect of dividend equivalents will settle in January 2026 in the form of one share of common stock of MFA Financial, Inc. for each PRSU.

F3 · shares: Reflects shares to be acquired in connection with the vesting of performance-based restricted stock units ("PRSUs") (i.e., phantom stock) granted to the Reporting Person in January 2022 as discussed in Notes 7, 8 and 9 below. The number of shares reported also includes 972 additional PRSUs representing the value of the dividend equivalents that accrued during the three-year performance period ended December 31, 2024, in respect of the underlying PRSUs that vested. Per the terms and conditions of the PRSU awards, the vested PRSUs and the additional PRSUs in respect of dividend equivalents will settle in January 2026 in the form of one share of common stock of MFA Financial, Inc. for each PRSU.

F2 · price: Each phantom share is the economic equivalent of one share of common stock of MFA Financial, Inc. Each phantom share was or will be settled in one share of common stock of MFA Financial, Inc.

SEC source: 0001104659-25-002627 · tm252714-6_4seq1.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

Seemungal Natasha · CIK 0001903410 · Sr. VP & Co-Controller

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 14,091

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

F1 · kind: Shares acquired pursuant to the settlement of time-based restricted stock units ("TRSUs") (i.e., phantom stock) granted to the Reporting Person in January 2022.

F2 · price: Each phantom share is the economic equivalent of one share of common stock of MFA Financial, Inc. Each phantom share was or will be settled in one share of common stock of MFA Financial, Inc.

SEC source: 0001104659-25-002626 · tm252714-5_4seq1.xml · derivative · entry 6

Schwartz Harold E · CIK 0001527449 · Senior Vice President

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 217,162

Underlying: Common Stock · 14,028 shares

Expires 2025-01-07

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

F7 · derivative.exercise_price: The reported disposition reflects the vesting of PRSUs (i.e., phantom stock) granted to the Reporting Person in January 2022. Each phantom share is the economic equivalent of one share of common stock of MFA Financial, Inc.

F7 · kind: The reported disposition reflects the vesting of PRSUs (i.e., phantom stock) granted to the Reporting Person in January 2022. Each phantom share is the economic equivalent of one share of common stock of MFA Financial, Inc.

F8 · shares: The number of PRSUs reported in Table II represents the "target" number of PRSUs that were granted to the reporting person in January 2022. Per the terms of the award agreement governing the PRSUs, the number of underlying shares of MFA common stock that the recipient ultimately became entitled to receive at the time of vesting ranged from 0% to 200% of the target number of PRSUs granted, subject to the achievement of a pre-established performance metric. The vesting of these PRSUs was based on MFA's total stockholder return for the three years ended December 31, 2024.

F9 · shares: The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of MFA has confirmed and certified the vesting level of the PRSUs as reflected in Table I. Per the terms of the award agreement governing the PRSUs, the number of PRSUs that vested was adjusted to reflect the value of any dividends paid on MFA's common stock during the performance period in respect of the number of underlying PRSUs that ultimately vested (see Note 3). Per the terms and conditions of the PRSU awards, the vested PRSUs will settle in the form of one share of common stock of MFA Financial, Inc. for each vested phantom share in January 2026.

F7 · price: The reported disposition reflects the vesting of PRSUs (i.e., phantom stock) granted to the Reporting Person in January 2022. Each phantom share is the economic equivalent of one share of common stock of MFA Financial, Inc.

F8 · derivative.underlying_shares: The number of PRSUs reported in Table II represents the "target" number of PRSUs that were granted to the reporting person in January 2022. Per the terms of the award agreement governing the PRSUs, the number of underlying shares of MFA common stock that the recipient ultimately became entitled to receive at the time of vesting ranged from 0% to 200% of the target number of PRSUs granted, subject to the achievement of a pre-established performance metric. The vesting of these PRSUs was based on MFA's total stockholder return for the three years ended December 31, 2024.

F9 · derivative.underlying_shares: The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of MFA has confirmed and certified the vesting level of the PRSUs as reflected in Table I. Per the terms of the award agreement governing the PRSUs, the number of PRSUs that vested was adjusted to reflect the value of any dividends paid on MFA's common stock during the performance period in respect of the number of underlying PRSUs that ultimately vested (see Note 3). Per the terms and conditions of the PRSU awards, the vested PRSUs will settle in the form of one share of common stock of MFA Financial, Inc. for each vested phantom share in January 2026.

SEC source: 0001104659-25-002626 · tm252714-5_4seq1.xml · derivative · entry 5

Schwartz Harold E · CIK 0001527449 · Senior Vice President

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 231,190

Underlying: Common Stock · 8,170 shares

Expires 2025-01-07

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

F6 · derivative.exercise_price: The reported disposition reflects the settlement of TRSUs (i.e., phantom stock) granted to the Reporting Person in January 2022. Each phantom share is the economic equivalent of one share of common stock of MFA Financial, Inc. Each phantom share was settled in one share of common stock of MFA Financial, Inc.

F6 · kind: The reported disposition reflects the settlement of TRSUs (i.e., phantom stock) granted to the Reporting Person in January 2022. Each phantom share is the economic equivalent of one share of common stock of MFA Financial, Inc. Each phantom share was settled in one share of common stock of MFA Financial, Inc.

F6 · price: The reported disposition reflects the settlement of TRSUs (i.e., phantom stock) granted to the Reporting Person in January 2022. Each phantom share is the economic equivalent of one share of common stock of MFA Financial, Inc. Each phantom share was settled in one share of common stock of MFA Financial, Inc.

SEC source: 0001104659-25-002626 · tm252714-5_4seq1.xml · nonDerivative · entry 4

Schwartz Harold E · CIK 0001527449 · Senior Vice President

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 63,169

F5 · kind: The reported disposition represents the surrender of shares to satisfy tax obligations arising from the settlement of previously vested phantom shares.

SEC source: 0001104659-25-002626 · tm252714-5_4seq1.xml · nonDerivative · entry 3

Schwartz Harold E · CIK 0001527449 · Senior Vice President

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 78,056

F4 · kind: The reported disposition represents the surrender of shares to satisfy tax obligations arising from the settlement of phantom shares described in Notes 1 and 6.

SEC source: 0001104659-25-002626 · tm252714-5_4seq1.xml · nonDerivative · entry 2

Schwartz Harold E · CIK 0001527449 · Senior Vice President

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 82,224

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

F3 · kind: Reflects shares to be acquired in connection with the vesting of performance-based restricted stock units ("PRSUs") (i.e., phantom stock) granted to the Reporting Person in January 2022 as discussed in Notes 7, 8 and 9 below. The number of shares reported also includes 2,925 additional PRSUs representing the value of the dividend equivalents that accrued during the three-year performance period ended December 31, 2024, in respect of the underlying PRSUs that vested. Per the terms and conditions of the PRSU awards, the vested PRSUs and the additional PRSUs in respect of dividend equivalents will settle in January 2026 in the form of one share of common stock of MFA Financial, Inc. for each PRSU.

F3 · shares: Reflects shares to be acquired in connection with the vesting of performance-based restricted stock units ("PRSUs") (i.e., phantom stock) granted to the Reporting Person in January 2022 as discussed in Notes 7, 8 and 9 below. The number of shares reported also includes 2,925 additional PRSUs representing the value of the dividend equivalents that accrued during the three-year performance period ended December 31, 2024, in respect of the underlying PRSUs that vested. Per the terms and conditions of the PRSU awards, the vested PRSUs and the additional PRSUs in respect of dividend equivalents will settle in January 2026 in the form of one share of common stock of MFA Financial, Inc. for each PRSU.

F2 · price: Each phantom share is the economic equivalent of one share of common stock of MFA Financial, Inc. Each phantom share was or will be settled in one share of common stock of MFA Financial, Inc.

SEC source: 0001104659-25-002626 · tm252714-5_4seq1.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

Schwartz Harold E · CIK 0001527449 · Senior Vice President

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 72,634

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

F1 · kind: Shares acquired pursuant to the settlement of time-based restricted stock units ("TRSUs") (i.e., phantom stock) granted to the Reporting Person in January 2022.

F2 · price: Each phantom share is the economic equivalent of one share of common stock of MFA Financial, Inc. Each phantom share was or will be settled in one share of common stock of MFA Financial, Inc.

SEC source: 0001104659-25-002625 · tm252714-4_4seq1.xml · derivative · entry 6

Samuels Lori R · CIK 0002037536 · SVP & Chief Loan Ops. Ofcr

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 150,168

Underlying: Common Stock · 8,417 shares

Expires 2025-01-07

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

F7 · derivative.exercise_price: The reported disposition reflects the vesting of PRSUs (i.e., phantom stock) granted to the Reporting Person in January 2022. Each phantom share is the economic equivalent of one share of common stock of MFA Financial, Inc.

F7 · kind: The reported disposition reflects the vesting of PRSUs (i.e., phantom stock) granted to the Reporting Person in January 2022. Each phantom share is the economic equivalent of one share of common stock of MFA Financial, Inc.

F8 · shares: The number of PRSUs reported in Table II represents the "target" number of PRSUs that were granted to the reporting person in January 2022. Per the terms of the award agreement governing the PRSUs, the number of underlying shares of MFA common stock that the recipient ultimately became entitled to receive at the time of vesting ranged from 0% to 200% of the target number of PRSUs granted, subject to the achievement of a pre-established performance metric. The vesting of these PRSUs was based on MFA's total stockholder return for the three years ended December 31, 2024.

F9 · shares: The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of MFA has confirmed and certified the vesting level of the PRSUs as reflected in Table I. Per the terms of the award agreement governing the PRSUs, the number of PRSUs that vested was adjusted to reflect the value of any dividends paid on MFA's common stock during the performance period in respect of the number of underlying PRSUs that ultimately vested (see Note 3). Per the terms and conditions of the PRSU awards, the vested PRSUs will settle in the form of one share of common stock of MFA Financial, Inc. for each vested phantom share in January 2026.

F7 · price: The reported disposition reflects the vesting of PRSUs (i.e., phantom stock) granted to the Reporting Person in January 2022. Each phantom share is the economic equivalent of one share of common stock of MFA Financial, Inc.

F8 · derivative.underlying_shares: The number of PRSUs reported in Table II represents the "target" number of PRSUs that were granted to the reporting person in January 2022. Per the terms of the award agreement governing the PRSUs, the number of underlying shares of MFA common stock that the recipient ultimately became entitled to receive at the time of vesting ranged from 0% to 200% of the target number of PRSUs granted, subject to the achievement of a pre-established performance metric. The vesting of these PRSUs was based on MFA's total stockholder return for the three years ended December 31, 2024.

F9 · derivative.underlying_shares: The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of MFA has confirmed and certified the vesting level of the PRSUs as reflected in Table I. Per the terms of the award agreement governing the PRSUs, the number of PRSUs that vested was adjusted to reflect the value of any dividends paid on MFA's common stock during the performance period in respect of the number of underlying PRSUs that ultimately vested (see Note 3). Per the terms and conditions of the PRSU awards, the vested PRSUs will settle in the form of one share of common stock of MFA Financial, Inc. for each vested phantom share in January 2026.

SEC source: 0001104659-25-002625 · tm252714-4_4seq1.xml · derivative · entry 5

Samuels Lori R · CIK 0002037536 · SVP & Chief Loan Ops. Ofcr

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 158,585

Underlying: Common Stock · 4,902 shares

Expires 2025-01-07

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

F6 · derivative.exercise_price: The reported disposition reflects the settlement of TRSUs (i.e., phantom stock) granted to the Reporting Person in January 2022. Each phantom share is the economic equivalent of one share of common stock of MFA Financial, Inc. Each phantom share was settled in one share of common stock of MFA Financial, Inc.

F6 · kind: The reported disposition reflects the settlement of TRSUs (i.e., phantom stock) granted to the Reporting Person in January 2022. Each phantom share is the economic equivalent of one share of common stock of MFA Financial, Inc. Each phantom share was settled in one share of common stock of MFA Financial, Inc.

F6 · price: The reported disposition reflects the settlement of TRSUs (i.e., phantom stock) granted to the Reporting Person in January 2022. Each phantom share is the economic equivalent of one share of common stock of MFA Financial, Inc. Each phantom share was settled in one share of common stock of MFA Financial, Inc.

SEC source: 0001104659-25-002625 · tm252714-4_4seq1.xml · nonDerivative · entry 4

Samuels Lori R · CIK 0002037536 · SVP & Chief Loan Ops. Ofcr

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 35,978

F5 · kind: The reported disposition represents the surrender of shares to satisfy tax obligations arising from the settlement of previously vested phantom shares.