New York Mortgage Trust, Inc. is a company primarily engaged in obtaining, funding, overseeing, and investing in a variety of residential mortgage-related assets, spanning both single-family and multi-family properties within the United States. Its comprehensive investment strategy covers a broad spectrum of instruments, including different types of residential loans (such as second mortgages and loans for business purposes), structured investments in multi-family properties (like preferred equity stakes, mezzanine financing for property owners, and joint venture equity contributions), and various mortgage-backed securities. These securities include both government-backed (agency) and non-government-backed (non-agency) residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS), as well as commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS). The company's portfolio also extends to other credit and housing-related assets. Operating as a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) for federal tax purposes, the company can typically avoid federal corporate income taxes, provided it distributes at least 90% of its taxable profits to its shareholders. New York Mortgage Trust, Inc. was founded in 2003 and maintains its principal offices in New York, New York.