EARN vs MRCC Comparison

Ellington Credit Co is focused on corporate collateralized loan obligations (CLOs). It focuses on acquiring, investing in, and managing secondary CLO mezzanine debt and equity tranches. The company relies on strong risk management, including disciplined liquidity management and selective use of credit hedges, to preserve book value during times of stress. It also leverages Ellington's proprietary technology, analytics and risk management systems to enhance underwriting and investment selection and to guide ongoing portfolio monitoring and surveillance.

Monroe Capital Corp is a speciality finance company focused on providing financing to lower middle-market companies, in the U.S. and Canada. The company provides customized financing solutions focused on senior, unitranche, and junior secured debt and unsecured subordinated debt and equity, including equity co-investments in preferred and common stock and warrants.