Company / Interest Expense
MFA FINANCIAL, INC. Interest Expense History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Interest Expense
$231.1M
FY2025
5-year range
$120.4M / $231.1M
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+14.0%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#17 of 65
Real Estate
What the data says
At $231M, MFA FINANCIAL, INC.'s interest expense ranks #49 of 65 in the Real Estate sector. Interest Expense has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $120M in FY2021 to $332M in FY2019.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$231M in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -3.0%. Top quartile in the Real Estate sector.
Increased from $176M to $231M over the past 2 years.
Real Estate sector context is included.
Interest Expense over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +1.1%
- 5-Year CAGR
- -3.0%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
#49 of 65 in Real EstateTop 74% of 65This company $231.1M Sector average $189.2M
▼
+22.1% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of -3.0%, indicating a declining trend.
- In FY2025, interest expense increased 14.0% year-over-year.
- Ranks #17 out of 65 companies in the Real Estate sector.
- Peak interest expense was recorded in FY2019.
Annual data
| Year | Interest ExpenseValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $231.1M | +14.0% |
| FY2024 | $202.7M | +14.9% |
| FY2023 | $176.5M | -21.1% |
| FY2022 | $223.6M | +85.7% |
| FY2021 | $120.4M | -55.2% |
| FY2020 | $268.8M | -19.1% |
| FY2019 | $332.4M | +43.1% |
| FY2018 | $232.2M | +17.8% |
| FY2017 | $197.1M | +2.0% |
| FY2016 | $193.4M | +9.3% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Feb 28, 2026