Chimera Investment Corporation

Chimera Investment Corporation is a real estate investment trust (REIT) based in the United States. It operates in two segments: Investment Portfolio and Residential Origination. Through its subsidiaries, the company invests in, originates, and manages mortgage assets such as residential mortgage loans, agency and non-agency mortgage-backed securities, business purpose loans, investor loans, mortgage servicing rights, and other real estate-related assets. It also invests in investment grade, non-investment grade, and non-rated securities, and provides third-party advisory services. The company qualifies as a REIT for federal income tax purposes and intends to distribute at least 90% of its taxable income as dividends to shareholders. Chimera Investment Corporation was incorporated in 2007 and is headquartered in New York, New York.