CHIMERA INVESTMENT CORP

Chimera Investment Corporation is a mortgage REIT that invests in a diversified portfolio of residential and commercial mortgage-related securities across the United States. The company acquires and holds mortgage assets including residential mortgage loans, agency and non-agency residential mortgage-backed securities, commercial mortgage-backed securities, business purpose loans, investor loans, and residential transition loans. Chimera maintains exposure across investment-grade, non-investment-grade, and unrated securities, generating returns through interest income and capital appreciation on its holdings.

The company's revenue streams derive primarily from the mortgage assets in its portfolio, which generate coupon payments and other contractual cash flows. As a REIT, Chimera is required to distribute at least 90 percent of its taxable income to shareholders annually. The company maintains a New York headquarters with a team of approximately 423 full-time employees supporting portfolio management, risk assessment, and administrative operations.