About ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc.
ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that specializes in investing in residential mortgage-backed securities (MBS) within the United States.
Investment Focus
The company's securities portfolio primarily includes:
- Government-sponsored entity (GSE) and Government National Mortgage Administration (GNMA) issued or guaranteed securities.
- Securities backed by fixed-rate, hybrid adjustable-rate, and adjustable-rate home loans.
- Unsecured notes and bonds issued by GSEs and U.S. treasuries.
- Money market instruments.
Tax Structure
ARMOUR Residential REIT has elected REIT status, allowing it to avoid corporate income tax on distributed net income to shareholders, provided it meets specific regulatory requirements.
Company Background
Founded in 2008, ARMOUR Residential REIT is headquartered in Vero Beach, Florida.