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Chimera Investment Corp. is a New York-based REIT investing in mortgage assets, including residential and commercial mortgage-backed securities, with segments focused on investment portfolio management and mortgage origination.

Chimera Investment Corporation is a REIT that invests in and manages a diversified portfolio of mortgage assets, including residential loans and mortgage-backed securities, to generate income and risk-adjusted returns for investors.
Chimera Investment Corporation's announcement of its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 financial results on February 11, 2026, was its most notable event of the year. The company reported that 2025 GAAP net income and earnings available for distribution nearly doubled from 2024 levels, leading to a 22% increase in the quarterly common dividend to $0.45 per share for the first quarter of 2026. This news, which also highlighted the successful integration and positive contribution of the newly acquired HomeXpress Mortgage, was met with strong investor optimism.
In a pivotal strategic move, Chimera Investment Corporation completed the acquisition of HomeXpress Mortgage Corp., a leading originator of non-QM loans. This acquisition marks a fundamental shift from being a passive portfolio manager to a more integrated business model that includes active loan origination, positioning Chimera to capture value across the mortgage lifecycle.