DX vs FFBC Comparison

Dynex Capital Inc is an internally managed mortgage real estate investment trust, which invests in mortgage-backed securities. The company invests in residential and commercial mortgage-backed securities. Its objective is to provide attractive risk-adjusted returns to shareholders over the long term that are reflective of a leveraged, high quality fixed income portfolio with a focus on capital preservation. Its investments consist principally of Agency mortgage-backed securities including, residential MBS and commercial MBS.

First Financial Bancorp is a mid-sized, regional bank holding company. It engages in the business of commercial banking and other banking and banking-related activities through its subsidiary. The range of banking services provided to individuals and businesses includes commercial lending, real estate lending and consumer financing. Real estate loans are loans secured by a mortgage lien on the real property of the borrower, which may either be residential property or commercial property. In addition, it offers deposit products that include interest-bearing and noninterest-bearing accounts, time deposits and cash management services for commercial customers. A full range of trust and wealth management services is also provided through First Financial's Wealth Management line of business.