Operating

Increase (Decrease) in Mortgage Loans Held-for-sale

Ellington Financial Inc. Increase (Decrease) in Mortgage Loans Held-for-sale remained flat by 0.0% to -$236.66M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 125.7%, from -$104.85M to -$236.66M.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryGrowth
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2020
Last reportedQ4 2025Mar 2, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase in cash outflow indicates higher loan origination volume, while an inflow suggests successful sale of loans.

Detailed definition

Represents the net cash flow impact of originating or purchasing mortgage loans specifically intended for sale in the se...

Peer comparison

Common among banks and mortgage lenders; highly sensitive to interest rate environments.

Metric ID: operating_increase_decrease_in_mortgage_loans_held_for_sale

Historical Data

5 years
 FY'21FY'22FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value$0.00-$51.89M-$210.15M-$419.39M-$946.63M
YoY Change-305.0%-99.6%-125.7%
Range-$946.63M$0.00
Avg YoY Growth-176.7%
Median YoY Growth-125.7%
Current Streak3+ years decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ellington Financial Inc.'s increase (decrease) in mortgage loans held-for-sale?
Ellington Financial Inc. (EFC) reported increase (decrease) in mortgage loans held-for-sale of -$236.66M in Q4 2025.
How has Ellington Financial Inc.'s increase (decrease) in mortgage loans held-for-sale changed year-over-year?
Ellington Financial Inc.'s increase (decrease) in mortgage loans held-for-sale decreased by 125.7% year-over-year, from -$104.85M to -$236.66M.
What does increase (decrease) in mortgage loans held-for-sale mean?
The net cash flow from the acquisition and sale of mortgage loans intended for the secondary market.