Anworth Declares a $0.11 Per Share Second Quarter Common Stock Dividend

SANTA MONICA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Anworth
Mortgage Asset Corporation (NYSE: ANH) announced today that its
board of directors declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.11
per share for the second quarter of 2019. The common stock dividend is
payable on July 29, 2019 to common stockholders of record as of the
close of business on June 28, 2019.

About Anworth Mortgage Asset Corporation

We are an externally-managed mortgage real estate investment trust
(“REIT”). We invest primarily in mortgage-backed securities that are
either rated “investment grade” or are guaranteed by federally sponsored
enterprises, such as Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac. We seek to generate
income for distribution to our shareholders primarily based on the
difference between the yield on our mortgage assets and the cost of our
borrowings. We are managed by Anworth Management LLC (our “Manager”),
pursuant to a management agreement. Our Manager is subject to the
supervision and direction of our Board and is responsible for (i) the
selection, purchase, and sale of our investment portfolio; (ii) our
financing and hedging activities; and (iii) providing us with portfolio
management, administrative, and other services and activities relating
to our assets and operations as may be appropriate. Our common stock is
traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “ANH.” Anworth
Mortgage Asset Corporation is a component of the Russell 2000® Index.

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Act of 1995

This news release may contain forward-looking statements within the
meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are based upon
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on those terms or the negative of those terms. Our actual results may
differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any
forward-looking statements as a result of various factors and
uncertainties, including but not limited to, changes in interest rates;
changes in the market value of our mortgage-backed securities; changes
in the yield curve; the availability of mortgage-backed securities for
purchase; increases in the prepayment rates on the mortgage loans
securing our mortgage-backed securities; our ability to use borrowings
to finance our assets and, if available, the terms of any financing;
risks associated with investing in mortgage-related assets; changes in
business conditions and the general economy; implementation of or
changes in government regulations affecting our business; our ability to
maintain our qualification as a real estate investment trust for federal
income tax purposes; our ability to maintain an exemption from the
Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended; risks associated with our
home rental business; and our Manager’s ability to manage our growth.
Our Annual Report on Form 10-K and other SEC filings discuss the most
significant risk factors that may affect our business, results of
operations and financial condition. We undertake no obligation to revise
or update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason.

Contacts

Anworth Mortgage Asset Corporation
John T. Hillman, Director of
Investor Relations
1299 Ocean Avenue, 2nd Floor
Santa Monica,
CA 90401
(310) 255-4438 or (310) 255-4493
Email: jhillman@anworth.com
Web
site: http://www.anworth.com