Exhibit 99.1 Press Release For immediate release Greg Seals, Investor Relations 404-439-3323 Update from John Anzalone, Chief Executive Officer "During the fourth quarter, financial conditions improved, underpinned by two interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve, robust corporate earnings and strong economic growth. This supportive backdrop, along with lower interest rate volatility and broadening investor demand, drove notable outperformance in Agency RMBS relative to Treasuries across the coupon stack. ...