UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549


FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 2, 2018
NEW YORK MORTGAGE TRUST, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Maryland
001-32216
47-0934168
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)

275 Madison Avenue
New York, New York 10016
(Address and zip code of
principal executive offices)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 792-0107
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Item 5.02.
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On February 2, 2018, New York Mortgage Trust, Inc. (the "Company") appointed Steven R. Mumma to serve in a temporary capacity as the acting principal financial officer and principal accounting officer of the Company, with such appointment effective immediately. This appointment was made in consideration of the Company's Chief Financial Officer, Kristine R. Nario, taking a temporary family medical leave of absence. Ms. Nario’s temporary leave is anticipated to end April 30, 2018, at which time Ms. Nario will return to her role as the acting principal financial officer and principal accounting officer of the Company.

Mr. Mumma, 59, is the Company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Mumma has served as Chairman of the Company’s Board of Directors since March 30, 2015. Mr. Mumma has served as Chief Executive Officer since February 3, 2009. Mr. Mumma also served as the Company’s President from 2007 to 2016 and as its Chief Financial Officer from November 2006 to October 2010.



  




SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
NEW YORK MORTGAGE TRUST, INC.
(Registrant)
Date: February 2, 2018                 By:     /s/ Nathan R. Reese            
Name: Nathan R. Reese
Title: Managing Director and Secretary