Angel Oak Mortgage REIT, Inc.

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This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements involve numerous risks and uncertainties. Our actual results may differ from our beliefs, expectations, estimates, and projections and, consequently, you should not rely on these forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Forward-looking statements are not historical in nature and can be identified by words such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “will,” “should,” “expect,” “believe,” “intend,” “seek,” “plan” and similar expressions or their negative forms, or by references to strategy, plans, or intentions. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including, among other things, those described under Item 1A. “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 (the “Annual Report on Form 10-K”). Other risks, uncertainties, and factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected may be described from time to time in other reports we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

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This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements involve numerous risks and uncertainties. Our actual results may differ from our beliefs, expectations, estimates, and projections and, consequently, you should not rely on these forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Forward-looking statements are not historical in nature and can be identified by words such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “will,” “should,” “expect,” “believe,” “intend,” “seek,” “plan” and similar expressions or their negative forms, or by references to strategy, plans, or intentions. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including, among other things, those described under Item 1A. “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 (the “Annual Report on Form 10-K”). Other risks, uncertainties, and factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected may be described from time to time in other reports we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

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•the effects of adverse conditions or developments in the financial markets and the economy, including as a result of the current U.S. government shutdown, upon our ability to acquire target assets such as non-qualified residential mortgage (“non-QM”) loans, particularly those sourced from Angel Oak’s proprietary mortgage lending platform, Angel Oak Mortgage Lending;

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•the effects of adverse conditions or developments in the financial markets and the economy upon our ability to acquire target assets such as non-qualified residential mortgage (“non-QM”) loans, including those sourced from Angel Oak’s proprietary mortgage lending platform, Angel Oak Mortgage Lending;

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•events, contemplated or otherwise, such as acts of God, including hurricanes, wildfires, earthquakes, and other natural disasters, including those resulting from global climate change, pandemics, acts of war or terrorism, the initiation or escalation of military conflicts, and others that may cause unanticipated and uninsured performance declines, disruptions in markets, and/or losses to us or the owners and operators of the real estate securing our investments;

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•events, contemplated or otherwise, such as acts of God, including hurricanes, wildfires, earthquakes, and other natural disasters, including those resulting from global climate change, pandemics, acts of war or terrorism, the initiation or escalation of military conflicts, and others that may cause unanticipated and uninsured performance declines, disruptions in markets, volatility in prevailing interest rates, and/or losses to us or the owners and operators of the real estate securing our investments;

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Angel Oak Mortgage REIT, Inc. is a real estate finance company focused on acquiring and investing in first lien non-QM loans and other mortgage-related assets in the U.S. mortgage market. Our strategy is to make credit-sensitive investments primarily in newly originated non-QM loans that are primarily made to higher quality borrowers and sourced from Angel Oak’s proprietary mortgage lending platform, Angel Oak Mortgage Lending, which currently operates primarily through a wholesale channel and has a national origination footprint, and other originators. We also may invest in other residential mortgage loans, RMBS, and other mortgage-related assets, which, collectively with non-QM loans, we refer to as our target assets. Further, we also may identify and acquire our target assets through the secondary market when market conditions and asset prices are conducive to making attractive purchases. Our objective is to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns for our stockholders, through cash distributions and capital appreciation, across interest rate and credit cycles.

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Angel Oak Mortgage REIT, Inc. is a real estate finance company focused on acquiring and investing in first and second lien non-QM loans and other mortgage-related assets in the U.S. mortgage market. Our strategy is to make credit-sensitive investments primarily in newly-originated non-QM loans and other mortgage assets that are primarily made to higher-quality borrowers and sourced from the proprietary mortgage lending platform of our affiliate, Angel Oak Mortgage Lending and other originators through our relationship with Angel Oak Capital. We may also invest in other residential mortgage loans, RMBS, and other mortgage-related assets, which, collectively with non-QM loans, we refer to as our target assets. Our objective is to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns for our stockholders, through cash distributions and capital appreciation, across interest rate and credit cycles.

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On October 1, 2025, the Company, the Operating Partnership, and our Manager entered into a new management agreement (the “New Management Agreement”) to supersede and replace in its entirety the Amended and Restated Management Agreement, dated as of May 1, 2024 (the “Management Agreement”). The New Management Agreement was entered into immediately following the closing on October 1, 2025 of the strategic transaction between Angel Oak Companies, an affiliate of the Manager, and Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. (“Brookfield”). The New Management Agreement is substantially and economically similar to the Management Agreement, with a revision to the reimbursement for the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, Sreeni Prabhu, and clarification of the considerations for which the Company may decline to renew the New Management Agreement on an annual basis.

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On October 1, 2025, immediately following the closing of the Strategic Transaction between Angel Oak Companies and Brookfield, the Company, the Operating Partnership, and our Manager, entered into a new management agreement (the “Management Agreement”) to supersede and replace in its entirety the Amended and Restated Management Agreement, dated as of May 1, 2024, previously in effect (the “Prior Management Agreement”). The Management Agreement is substantially and economically similar to the Prior Management Agreement. The Management Agreement reflects two substantive changes from the Prior Management Agreement. The Prior Management Agreement required the Company to reimburse our Manager for a share of the wages, salaries and benefits incurred by our Manager with respect to the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and President, based upon the percentage of such person’s working time relating to the Company. Under the Management Agreement, this provision was modified to provide that, for so long as Sreeni Prabhu serves as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and President, our Manager will not be entitled to be reimbursed for the costs of his wages, salaries and benefits unless Mr. Prabhu devotes 100% of his working time on matters related to the Company and its subsidiaries (which is not currently the case), and any such reimbursement is approved in advance by at least two-thirds of the independent directors. In addition, under the Management Agreement, with respect to the Company’s annual right to decline to renew the Management Agreement without cause upon the affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of the independent directors based upon a determination that the compensation payable to our Manager is not fair, it was clarified that any such determination will take into account amounts sought for expense reimbursement.

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We generated $9.2 million greater interest income for the quarter ended September 30, 2025 than in the comparable period for 2024, driven by increases in both the amount and yields of our target assets. Interest expense increased by $8.1 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2025 compared to the comparable period for 2024, driven by increases in our total borrowings and our 2030 Notes issuance. Overall, the increase in our interest income outpaced the increase in interest expense and drove a 12.9%, or $1.2 million, increase in net interest income for the quarter ended September 30, 2025 than in the comparable period of 2024.

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Net Interest Margin (“NIM”). We generated $7.8 million greater interest income for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 compared to the comparable period for 2025, driven by increases in the amount of our target assets. Interest expense increased by $5.8 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 compared to the comparable period for 2025, due to new asset purchases and securitizations, collateralized by residential mortgage loans in securitization trusts as well as our 9.750% Senior Notes due 2030 (“2030 Notes”) issued in May 2025. Overall, the increase in our interest income outpaced the increase in interest expense and drove a 20%, or $2.0 million, increase in net interest income for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 compared to the comparable period for 2025.

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Net realized loss. Our net realized loss for the quarter ended September 30, 2025 was primarily due to realized losses associated with hedging activity, as well as a realized loss associated with the retained RMBS from our AOMT 2019-2 and AOMT 2019-4 securitizations, which were called and re-securitized into AOMT 2025-R1 in the third quarter. Note that the previous unrealized loss on these RMBS was greater than the realized loss, indicating an incrementally positive impact to book value.

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Net realized loss. Our net realized loss for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 was primarily due to realized losses associated with the unamortized premium of loans that paid off underlying our residential loans in securitization trust and RMBS portfolio as well as realized losses associated with hedging activity.

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During the quarter ended September 30, 2025, we purchased $237.6 million of newly-originated, current market coupon non-QM residential mortgage loans, second lien mortgage loans (residential mortgage loans that are subordinate to the primary or first lien mortgage loans on a residential property, or “Closed-End Seconds”), and HELOCs, with a weighted average coupon of 7.74%, weighted average combined loan-to-value ratio (“CLTV”) of 69.4% and weighted average non-zero credit score of 759.

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During the quarter ended March 31, 2026, we purchased $246.2 million of newly-originated, current market coupon non-QM residential mortgage loans, with a weighted average coupon of 7.34%, weighted average combined loan-to-value ratio (“CLTV”) of 67.1% and weighted average credit score of 759.

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Subsequent to the end of the third quarter, in October 2025, we issued AOMT 2025-10, an approximately $274.3 million scheduled unpaid principal balance securitization backed by a pool of residential mortgage loans. We issued AOMT 2025-10 as the sole contributor in the securitization. We used the proceeds to repay outstanding debt of approximately $237.4 million, and the $22.1 million of cash released is planned to be used for new loan purchases and operational purposes.

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In March 2026, we issued AOMT 2026-2, a $272.3 million scheduled unpaid principal balance securitization backed by a pool of residential mortgage loans. We issued AOMT 2026-2 as the sole contributor in the securitization. We used the proceeds to repay outstanding debt of approximately $234.1 million, and the $23.9 million of cash released was used for new loan purchases and operational purposes.

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We continuously evaluate our lender base and may enter into new agreements and / or exit agreements as we deem prudent, in accordance with our core financial strategy of purchasing whole loans and financing them until securitized. See “Liquidity and Capital Resources” below for a full description of our financing arrangements. Our total borrowing capacity was $1.1 billion as of September 30, 2025; Highlights of whole loan financing facilities activity over thethird quarter of 2025 are as follows:

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We continuously evaluate our lender base and may enter into new agreements and / or exit agreements as we deem prudent, in accordance with our core financial strategy of purchasing whole loans and financing them until securitized. See “Liquidity and Capital Resources” below, for a full description of our financing arrangements. Our total borrowing capacity was $1.3 billion as of March 31, 2026 Highlights of whole loan financing facilities activity over the first quarter of 2026 are as follows:

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Subsequent to the quarter ended September 30, 2025, on October 10, 2025, the Company amended the Pricing Side Letter of its loan financing facility with Global Investment Bank 2. The interest rate pricing spread was updated from a range of 1.75% to 3.35% to a range of 1.65% to 2.40% , based on collateral type, loan status, dwell time and other factors.

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•On April 22, 2026, the Company and one of its subsidiaries, amended the Pricing Side Letter for its loan financing facility with Global Investment Bank 2. The amendment updates the seller underwriting guidelines to include home equity revolving lines of credit. The termination date of the loan financing facility was extended to April 21, 2028. In addition, the interest rate pricing spread was updated to a range from 1.50% to 2.60%; prior to this extension, the interest rate pricing spread was a range from 1.65% to 2.40%

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Distributable Earnings were a gain of $0.5 million and a loss of $3.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The primary drivers of the difference of Distributable Earnings as compared to GAAP net income for both of the quarters ended September 30, 2025 and September 30, 2024 were adjustments to remove unrealized gains on residential loans and on residential loans in securitization trusts and non-recourse securitization obligation. Distributable Earnings were a gain of $7.3 million and a loss of $2.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and September 30, 2024, the primary drivers of the difference between Distributable Earnings and GAAP net income for both periods were adjustments to remove unrealized gains on residential loans in securitization trusts and non-recourse securitization obligation and unrealized gains on residential loans.

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Distributable Earnings were approximately a gain of $4.6 million and a gain of $4.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively. The primary drivers of this quarter’s Distributable Earnings as compared to GAAP net income are the adjustments to remove unrealized losses associated with our residential loans and residential loans in securitization trusts and non-recourse securitization obligation portfolios.

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The table below sets forth a reconciliation of net income (loss) allocable to common stockholders, calculated in accordance with GAAP, to Distributable Earnings for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024:

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The table below sets forth a reconciliation of net income (loss) allocable to common stockholders, calculated in accordance with GAAP, to Distributable Earnings for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025:

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Distributable Earnings Return on Average Equity is a non-GAAP measure and is defined as annual or annualized Distributable Earnings divided by average total stockholders’ equity. We believe that the presentation of Distributable Earnings Return on Average Equity provides investors with a useful measure to facilitate comparisons of financial performance among our REIT peers, but has important limitations. Additionally, we believe Distributable Earnings Return on Average Equity provides investors with additional detail on the Distributable Earnings generated by our invested equity capital. We believe Distributable Earnings Return on Average Equity as described above helps evaluate our financial performance without the impact of certain transactions but is of limited usefulness as an analytical tool. Therefore, Distributable Earnings Return on Average Equity should not be viewed in isolation and is not a substitute for net income computed in accordance with GAAP. Our methodology for calculating Distributable Earnings Return on Average Equity may differ from the methodologies employed by other REITs to calculate the same or similar supplemental performance measures, and as a result, our Distributable Earnings Return on Average Equity may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other REITs. Set forth below is our computation of Distributable Earnings Return on Average Equity for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024:

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Distributable Earnings Return on Average Equity is a non-GAAP measure and is defined as annual or annualized Distributable Earnings divided by average total stockholders’ equity. We believe that the presentation of Distributable Earnings Return on Average Equity provides investors with a useful measure to facilitate comparisons of financial performance among our REIT peers, but has important limitations. Additionally, we believe Distributable Earnings Return on Average Equity provides investors with additional detail on the Distributable Earnings generated by our invested equity capital. We believe Distributable Earnings Return on Average Equity as described above helps evaluate our financial performance without the impact of certain transactions but is of limited usefulness as an analytical tool. Therefore, Distributable Earnings Return on Average Equity should not be viewed in isolation and is not a substitute for net income computed in accordance with GAAP. Our methodology for calculating Distributable Earnings Return on Average Equity may differ from the methodologies employed by other REITs to calculate the same or similar supplemental performance measures, and as a result, our Distributable Earnings Return on Average Equity may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other REITs. Set forth below is our computation of Distributable Earnings Return on Average Equity for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025:

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For the three months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, total realized and unrealized gains and (losses), net resulted in net gains of $4.7 million and $28.8 million, respectively. During the three months ended September 30, 2025, realized and unrealized gains on residential mortgage loans, and realized and unrealized gain (loss) on securitization, net of unrealized gain (loss) on non-recourse securitization obligation were the primary drivers of the overall gain to our portfolio. During the three months ended September 30, 2024, realized gains losses on securitization, net of unrealized gain (loss) on non-recourse securitization obligation was the key drivers of the overall gain.

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For the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, total realized and unrealized gains and (losses), net resulted in a net loss of ($14.3) million and a gain of $13.4 million, respectively. During the three months ended March 31, 2026, the ($11.2) million of realized and unrealized loss on securitization, net of unrealized gain (loss) on non-recourse securitization obligation and the ($4.0) million of realized and unrealized loss on our residential mortgage loan portfolio were the primary driver of the overall loss. These losses are substantially comprised of unrealized losses associated with valuation decreases in our securitization, net of unrealized gain (loss) on non-recourse securitization obligation and our residential mortgage loan portfolios, as well as realized losses associated with the loss of unamortized premiums in these portfolios. During the three months ended March 31, 2025, realized and unrealized gains on securitization, net of unrealized gain (loss) on non-recourse securitization obligation was the key drivers of the overall gain.

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For the three months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, our operating expenses incurred with affiliate were $0.5 million and $0.5 million, respectively. These expenses, which are substantially comprised of payroll reimbursements to our Manager, were consistent with the three months ended September 30, 2025 compared to the same period of 2024.

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For the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, our operating expenses incurred with affiliate were $0.6 million and $0.4 million, respectively. These expenses, which are substantially comprised of payroll reimbursements to our Manager, increased in the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025 due to standard annual compensation increases.

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For the three months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, our stock compensation expense was $0.4 million and $0.6 million, respectively. Our stock compensation expense decreased for the three months ended September 30, 2025 due primarily to the vesting of stock awards granted at our IPO.

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For the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, our stock compensation expense was $0.4 million and $0.2 million, respectively. Our stock compensation expense increased for the three months ended March 31, 2026 due to the issuance of new performance based stock awards in 2025.

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As of September 30, 2025, our portfolio consisted of approximately $2.5 billion of residential mortgage loans, RMBS, and other target assets. Certain of these portfolio assets are located in states such as Florida and California where natural disasters such as hurricanes, wildfires and earthquakes may occasionally occur. We require all of our collateral to be adequately insured. The graphs in the subsequent detail of residential mortgage loans, residential mortgage loans held in securitization trusts, and residential mortgage loans underlying RMBS issuances show the percentage of residential mortgage loans held in each state where there is a concentration of loans.

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As of March 31, 2026, our portfolio consisted of approximately $2.7 billion of residential mortgage loans, RMBS, and other target assets. Certain of these portfolio assets are located in states such as Florida and California where natural disasters such as hurricanes, wildfires and earthquakes may occasionally occur. We require all of our collateral to be adequately insured. The graphs in the subsequent detail of residential mortgage loans, residential mortgage loans held in securitization trusts, and residential mortgage loans underlying RMBS issuances show the percentage of residential mortgage loans held in each state where there is a concentration of loans.

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(1) "Investments in Majority-Owned Affiliates” is held at amortized cost.

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(1) Our Investment in Majority-Owned Affiliates is held at its amortized cost basis.

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(3) Other assets and liabilities presented is calculated as a net liability substantially comprised of $153.8 million due to broker for our quarter-end purchase of certain Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae-issued whole pool agency residential mortgage-backed securities (“Whole Pool Agency RMBS”), and excluding the portion of “other assets” which includes our investment in a Majority-Owned Affiliate, which is considered a target asset.

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(2) Other assets and liabilities presented is calculated as a net liability substantially comprised of $129.4 million due to broker for our quarter-end purchase of certain Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae-issued Whole Pool Agency RMBS, and excluding the portion of “other assets” which includes our investment in Majority-Owned Affiliates, which is considered a target asset.

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As of December 31, 2024, our portfolio consisted of approximately $2.2 billion of residential mortgage loans, RMBS, and other target assets. The following table sets forth additional information regarding our portfolio including the manner in which our equity capital was allocated among investment types, as of December 31, 2024:

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As of December 31, 2025, our portfolio consisted of approximately $2.7 billion of residential mortgage loans, RMBS, and other target assets. The following table sets forth additional information regarding our portfolio including the manner in which our equity capital was allocated among investment types, as of December 31, 2025:

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(3) Other assets and liabilities presented is calculated as a net liability substantially comprised of $202.0 million due to broker for our quarter-end purchase of certain Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae-issued Whole Pool Agency RMBS, and excluding the portion of “other assets” which includes our investment in Majority-Owned Affiliates, which is considered a target asset. Additionally, other assets includes $5.2 million of commercial loans and $5.6 million of CMBS.

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(2) Other assets and liabilities presented is calculated as a net liability substantially comprised of $198.2 million due to broker for our quarter-end purchase of certain Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae-issued Whole Pool Agency RMBS, and excluding the portion of “other assets” which includes our investment in Majority-Owned Affiliates, which is considered a target asset.

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The following chart illustrates the geographic distribution of the underlying collateral of our residential mortgage loans held in securitization trusts as of September 30, 2025 (percentages are based on the aggregate unpaid principal balance of such loans):

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The following chart illustrates the geographic distribution of the underlying collateral of our residential mortgage loans held in securitization trusts as of December 31, 2025 (percentages based on the aggregate unpaid principal balance of such loans):

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We have participated in numerous securitization transactions pursuant to which we contributed to a securitization trust under the purview of AOMT I, LLC, non‑QM loans that we had accumulated and held on our balance sheet. These loans were purchased from affiliated and unaffiliated entities. In return, we received bonds from these securitization trusts, and cash. At times, we were allocated certain risk retention securities as part of these transactions. Risk retention securities represent at least 5% of a horizontal or vertical slice of the bonds issued as part of the transaction.

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We have participated in numerous securitization transactions alongside other Angel Oak entities. In return, we received our pro rata share of bonds from these securitizations, and cash. At times, we were allocated certain risk retention securities as part of these transactions. Risk retention securities represent at least 5% of a horizontal or vertical slice of the bonds issued as part of the transaction.

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(2)AOMT 2020-3 does not have LTV or Federal Housing Finance Agency Home Price Index Estimates (“FHFA HPI Estimates”); accordingly, original LTV is used.

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(2)AOMT 2020-3 does not have combined loan-to-value ratio (“CLTV”) or Federal Housing Finance Agency Home Price Index Estimates (“FHFA HPI Estimates”); accordingly, original CLTV is used.

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(2) AOMT 2020-3 does not have LTV or Federal Housing Finance Agency Home Price Index Estimates (“FHFA HPI Estimates”); accordingly, original LTV is used.

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(2)AOMT 2020-3 does not have CLTV or FHFA HPI Estimates; accordingly, original CLTV is used.

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(3) Represents the fair value of the securities we hold in the first loss tranche in each securitization including the total at risk for the Majority-Owned Affiliates.

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(3) Represents the fair value of the securities we hold in the first loss tranche in each securitization.

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(4)The fair value of the first loss pieces presented is the total at risk for the Majority-Owned Affiliates.

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(4)The fair value of the first loss pieces presented for the 2023 - 2025 securitizations is the total at risk for the Majority-Owned Affiliates.

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(2)The whole pool RMBS presented as of September 30, 2025 were purchased from a broker to whom the Company owed approximately $153.8 million, payable upon the settlement date of the trade. See Note 6 —Due to Brokerin our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in this report.

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(2)The whole pool RMBS presented as of March 31, 2026 were purchased from a broker to whom the Company owed approximately $129.4 million, payable upon the settlement date of the trade. See Note 6 —Due to Brokerin our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in this report.

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(3)A portion of repurchase debt includes borrowings against retained bonds received from on-balance sheet securitizations (i.e., consolidated VIEs). These bonds, with a fair value of $178.3 million, are not reflected in the condensed consolidated balance sheets, as the Company reflects the assets of the VIE (residential mortgage loans in securitization trusts - at fair value) on its condensed consolidated balance sheets.

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(3)A portion of repurchase debt includes borrowings against retained bonds received from on-balance sheet securitizations (i.e., consolidated VIEs). These bonds, with a fair value of $220.9 million, are not reflected in the condensed consolidated balance sheets, as the Company reflects the assets of the VIE (residential mortgage loans in securitization trusts - at fair value) on its condensed consolidated balance sheets.

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(2)The whole pool RMBS presented as of December 31, 2024 were purchased from a broker to whom the Company owed approximately $202 million, payable upon the settlement date of the trade. See Note 6 —Due to Brokerin our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in this report.

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(2)The whole pool RMBS presented as of December 31, 2025 were purchased from a broker to whom the Company owed approximately $198.2 million, payable upon the settlement date of the trade. See Note 6 —Due to Brokerin our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in this report.

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(3)A portion of repurchase debt includes borrowings against retained bonds received from on-balance sheet securitizations (i.e., consolidated VIEs). These bonds, with a fair value of $163.9 million, are not reflected in the consolidated balance sheets, as the Company reflects the assets of the VIE (residential mortgage loans in securitization trusts - at fair value) on its condensed consolidated balance sheets.

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(3)A portion of repurchase debt includes borrowings against retained bonds received from on-balance sheet securitizations (i.e., consolidated VIEs). These bonds, with a fair value of $198.9 million, are not reflected in the consolidated balance sheets, as the Company reflects the assets of the VIE (residential mortgage loans in securitization trusts - at fair value) on its condensed consolidated balance sheets.

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The following table sets forth information with respect to our RMBS ending balances, at fair value, for the quarter ended September 30, 2025:

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The following table sets forth information with respect to our RMBS ending balances, at fair value, for the period ended March 31, 2026:

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Liquidity is a measurement of our ability to meet potential cash requirements, including ongoing commitments to repay borrowings, fund our investments and operating costs, make distributions to our stockholders, and satisfy other general business needs. Our financing sources currently include payments of principal and interest we receive on our investment portfolio, unused borrowing capacity under our in‑place loan financing lines and repurchase facilities, securitizations of our whole loans, and our ATM Program (as defined below). Additionally, on July 25, 2024, we closed an underwritten public offering and sale of, and issued, $50 million in aggregate principal amount of our 9.500% Senior Notes due July 2029 (the “2029 Notes” and, together with the 2030 Notes, the “Senior Unsecured Notes”). We have deployed the majority of the net proceeds from the offering of our 2029 Notes for general corporate purposes, which included the acquisition of non-QM loans and other target assets substantially sourced from our affiliated proprietary mortgage lending platform and other target assets through the secondary market in a manner consistent with our strategy and investment guidelines. Additionally, we used the net proceeds from the offering of our 2029 Notes to repurchase 1,707,922 shares of our common stock owned by Xylem Finance LLC, an affiliate of Davidson Kempner Capital Management LP, for an aggregate repurchase price of approximately $20.0 million. Furthermore, in May 2025, we closed an underwritten public offering and sale of, and issued, $42.5 million in aggregate principal amount of our 2030 Notes. We used the majority of the net proceeds from the offering of our 2030 Notes for general corporate purposes, which included the acquisition of non-QM loans and other target assets in a manner consistent with our strategy and investment guidelines. Our financing sources historically have included the foregoing, as well as capital contributions from our investors prior to our IPO, and the proceeds from our IPO and concurrent private placement (which capital has all been deployed). Going forward, we may also utilize other types of borrowings, including bank credit facilities and warehouse lines of credit, among others. We may also seek to raise additional capital through public or private offerings of equity, equity-related, or debt securities, depending upon market conditions. The use of any particular source of capital and funds will depend on market conditions, availability of these sources, and the investment opportunities available to us.

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Liquidity is a measurement of our ability to meet potential cash requirements, including ongoing commitments to repay borrowings, fund our investments and operating costs, make distributions to our stockholders, and satisfy other general business needs. Our financing sources currently include payments of principal and interest we receive on our investment portfolio, unused borrowing capacity under our in‑place loan financing lines and repurchase facilities, securitizations of our whole loans, and our ATM Program (as defined below). In the past, we have also raised capital through public offerings of senior unsecured notes. Going forward, we may also utilize other types of borrowings, including bank credit facilities and warehouse lines of credit, among others. We may also seek to raise additional capital through public or private offerings of equity, equity-related, or debt securities, depending upon market conditions. The use of any particular source of capital and funds will depend on market conditions, availability of these sources, and the investment opportunities available to us.

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As of September 30, 2025, we were a party to three warehouse loan financing lines, which permitted borrowings in an aggregate amount of up to $1.1 billion.

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As of March 31, 2026, we were a party to four warehouse loan financing lines, which permitted borrowings in an aggregate amount of up to $1.3 billion. Borrowings under uncommitted loan financing lines may be used to purchase whole loans for eventual securitization or loans purchased for long‑term investment purposes.

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Our financing facilities are generally subject to limits on borrowings related to specific asset pools (“advance rates”) and other restrictive covenants, as is usual and customary. As of September 30, 2025, the advance rates (when required) of our three active lenders ranged from 60% to 92%, depending on the asset type and loan delinquency status. Our most restrictive covenants (when covenants are required by any of our three active lenders) included (1) our minimum tangible net worth must not (i) decline 20% or more in the previous 30 days, 25% or more in the previous 90 days, or 35% or more in the previous year, or (ii) fall below $200.0 million of tangible net worth as of September 30, 2022 plus 50% of any capital contribution made or raised after September 30, 2022; (2) our minimum liquidity must not fall below the greatest of (i) the product of 5% and the aggregate repurchase price for a specific loan financing facility as of such date of determination, (ii) $10.0 million and (iii) any other amount of liquidity that we have covenanted to maintain in any other note, indenture, loan agreement, guaranty, swap agreement or any other contract, agreement or transaction (including, without limitation, any repurchase agreement, loan and security agreement, or similar credit facility or agreement for borrowed funds); and (3) the maximum ratio of our and our subsidiaries’ total indebtedness to tangible net worth must not be greater than 5:1. Our minimum liquidity requirement as of September 30, 2025 was $10.0 million.

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Our financing facilities are generally subject to limits on borrowings related to specific asset pools (“advance rates”) and other restrictive covenants, as is usual and customary. As of March 31, 2026, the advance rates (when required) of our four active lenders ranged from 60% to 92%, depending on the asset type and loan delinquency status. Our most restrictive covenants (when covenants are required by any of our four active lenders) included: (1) our minimum tangible net worth must not (i) decline 20% or more in the previous 30 days, 25% or more in the previous 90 days, or 35% or more in the previous year, or (ii) fall below $200.0 million of tangible net worth as of September 30, 2022 plus 50% of any capital contribution made or raised after September 30, 2022; (2) our minimum liquidity must not fall below the greatest of (x) the product of 5% and the aggregate repurchase price as it relates to Global Investment Bank 3 as of such date of determination, (y) $10.0 million and (z) any other amount of liquidity that we have covenanted to maintain in any other note, indenture, loan agreement, guaranty, swap agreement or any other contract, agreement or transaction (including, without limitation, any repurchase agreement, loan and security agreement, or similar credit facility or agreement for borrowed funds); and (3) the maximum ratio of our and our subsidiaries’ total indebtedness to tangible net worth must not be greater than 5:1. Our minimum liquidity requirement as of March 31, 2026 was $10.0 million. We were in compliance with all covenants as of March 31, 2026.

Previous wording

A description of each loan financing facility in place during the quarter ended September 30, 2025 is set forth as follows:

Current wording

A description of each loan financing line is set forth as follows:

Previous wording

The amount expected to be paid by Multinational Bank 1 for each eligible mortgage loan is based on an advance rate as a percentage of either the outstanding principal balance of the mortgage loan or the market value of the mortgage loan, whichever is less. Pursuant to the agreement, Multinational Bank 1 retains the right to determine the market value of the mortgage loans in its sole commercially reasonable discretion. The loan financing line is marked‑to‑market. Additionally, Multinational Bank 1 is under no obligation to purchase the eligible mortgage loans we offer to sell to them. The interest rate on any outstanding balance under the master repurchase agreement that the applicable subsidiary is required to pay Multinational Bank 1 is generally in line with other similar agreements that the Company or one or more of its subsidiaries has entered into, where the interest rate is equal to the sum of (1) a pricing spread from 1.65% - 2.10% and (2) the average SOFR for each U.S. Government Securities Business Day (as defined in the master repurchase agreement) until two U.S. Government Securities Business Days prior to the date the applicable loan is repurchased by the applicable subsidiary.

Current wording

Pursuant to the agreement, Multinational Bank 1 retains the right to determine the market value of the mortgage loans in its sole commercially reasonable discretion. The loan financing line is marked‑to‑market. Additionally, Multinational Bank 1 is under no obligation to purchase the eligible mortgage loans we offer to sell to them. The interest rate on any outstanding balance under the master repurchase agreement that the applicable subsidiary is required to pay Multinational Bank 1 is generally in line with other similar agreements that the Company or one or more of its subsidiaries has entered into, where the interest rate is equal to the sum of (1) a pricing spread from 1.65% - 2.10% and (2) the average SOFR for each U.S. Government Securities Business Day (as defined in the master repurchase agreement) until two U.S. Government Securities Business Days prior to the date the applicable loan is repurchased by the applicable subsidiary.

Previous wording

On March 28, 2024, two of our subsidiaries entered into a master repurchase agreement with a global investment bank (“Global Investment Bank 2”), replacing the existing master repurchase agreement with Global Investment Bank 2 entered into on February 13, 2020. The Company is guarantor under the current facility, one of the subsidiaries is seller and Global Investment Bank 2 is buyer. Pursuant to the agreement, one of our subsidiaries may sell to Global Investment Bank 2, and later repurchase, up to $250.0 million aggregate borrowings on mortgage loans. The agreement is set to terminate on March 27, 2026, unless terminated earlier pursuant to the terms of the agreement.

Current wording

On March 28, 2024, two of our subsidiaries entered into a master repurchase agreement with a global investment bank (“Global Investment Bank 2”), replacing the existing master repurchase agreement with Global Investment Bank 2 entered into on February 13, 2020. The Company is guarantor under the current facility, one of the subsidiaries is seller and Global Investment Bank 2 is buyer. Pursuant to the agreement, one of our subsidiaries may sell to Global Investment Bank 2, and later repurchase, up to $250.0 million aggregate borrowings on mortgage loans. The agreement is set to terminate on April 21, 2028, unless terminated earlier pursuant to the terms of the master repurchase agreement.

Previous wording

The principal amount paid by Global Investment Bank 2 for each mortgage loan is based on a percentage of the market value, cost‑basis value, or unpaid principal balance of the mortgage loan (depending on the type of loan and certain other factors and subject to certain other adjustments). Pursuant to the agreement, Global Investment Bank 2 retains the right to determine the market value of the mortgage loan collateral in its sole good faith discretion. Additionally, Global Investment Bank 2 is under no obligation to purchase the eligible mortgage loans we offer to sell to them. Upon our or our subsidiary’s repurchase of the mortgage loan, our subsidiaries are required to repay Global Investment Bank 2 the principal amount related to such mortgage loan plus accrued and unpaid interest at a rate based on the sum of (1) (A) the greater of (i) 0.00% and (ii) Term SOFR (which is defined as the forward-looking term rate based on the Secured

Current wording

The principal amount paid by Global Investment Bank 2 for each mortgage loan is based on a percentage of the market value, cost‑basis value, or unpaid principal balance of the mortgage loan (depending on the type of loan and certain other factors and subject to certain other adjustments). Pursuant to the agreement, Global Investment Bank 2 retains the right to determine the market value of the mortgage loan collateral in its sole good faith discretion. Additionally, Global Investment Bank 2 is under no obligation to purchase the eligible mortgage loans we offer to sell to them. Upon our or our subsidiary’s repurchase of the mortgage loan, our subsidiaries are required to repay Global Investment Bank 2 the principal amount related to such mortgage loan plus accrued and unpaid interest at a rate based on the sum of (A) the greater of (i) 0.00% and (ii) Term SOFR (which is defined as the forward-looking term rate based on the Secured Overnight Financing Rate for a corresponding tenor of one month) and (B) a pricing spread generally ranging from 1.50% to 2.60%.