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(Increase) decrease in interest and principal receivable

Ellington Financial Inc. (Increase) decrease in interest and principal receivable remained flat by 0.0% to -$1.78M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 147.5%, from -$720.00K to -$1.78M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), (Increase) decrease in interest and principal receivable shows an upward trend with a -42.1% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOther
CategoryLiquidity
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2019
Last reportedQ4 2025Mar 2, 2026

How to read this metric

A large increase in receivables may signal delayed payments or slower cash conversion from the investment portfolio.

Detailed definition

This tracks the change in accrued interest and principal payments due to the company from its investment portfolio. It r...

Peer comparison

Common for any firm holding debt instruments or mortgage-backed securities.

Metric ID: other_increase_decrease_in_interest_and_principal_receivable

Historical Data

5 years
 FY'21FY'22FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value-$63.26M-$7.67M-$5.97M-$2.88M-$7.13M
YoY Change+87.9%+22.1%+51.8%-147.5%
Range-$63.26M-$2.88M
CAGR-42.1%
Avg YoY Growth+3.6%
Median YoY Growth+36.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ellington Financial Inc.'s (increase) decrease in interest and principal receivable?
Ellington Financial Inc. (EFC) reported (increase) decrease in interest and principal receivable of -$1.78M in Q4 2025.
How has Ellington Financial Inc.'s (increase) decrease in interest and principal receivable changed year-over-year?
Ellington Financial Inc.'s (increase) decrease in interest and principal receivable decreased by 147.5% year-over-year, from -$720.00K to -$1.78M.
What is the long-term trend for Ellington Financial Inc.'s (increase) decrease in interest and principal receivable?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Ellington Financial Inc.'s (increase) decrease in interest and principal receivable has grown at a -42.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from -$63.26M to -$7.13M.
What does (increase) decrease in interest and principal receivable mean?
The change in the amount of interest and principal owed to the company by borrowers.