Granite Point Mortgage Trust Inc. Appoints Sheila K. McGrath to the Board of Directors

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Granite Point Mortgage Trust Inc. (NYSE: GPMT) announced the appointment of Sheila K. McGrath as an independent board member. McGrath, a veteran in the REIT industry with over 25 years of experience, aims to enhance stockholder value through her financial expertise. The board now consists of six members, five of whom are independent. The chairman expressed confidence that her insights will benefit Granite Point's disciplined investment strategy. McGrath previously held senior roles at Evercore ISI and Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, and is an active participant in the NAREIT.

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• Sheila McGrath brings over 25 years of experience in the REIT industry, enhancing the board's expertise.
• Her appointment is expected to strengthen Granite Point's disciplined investment and portfolio management approach.

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Granite Point Mortgage Trust Inc. (NYSE: GPMT) (“GPMT,” “Granite Point” or the “Company”) today announced that it has appointed Sheila K. McGrath as an independent member of its Board of Directors. With the addition of Ms. McGrath, the Granite Point Board comprises six directors, five of whom are independent.

“Sheila is a highly respected and experienced REIT industry veteran, and we are pleased to welcome her to the Granite Point Board," said Stephen Kasnet, Chairman of the Granite Point Board of Directors. "Sheila brings significant financial acumen and more than 25 years of experience as one of the preeminent specialists covering Real Estate Investment Trusts. We look forward to benefiting from her valuable perspectives and insights as Granite Point executes on its disciplined investment and portfolio management approach to enhance stockholder value over the long-term."

"Granite Point has a strong foundation with an excellent and cycle-tested management team and a diverse and resilient investment portfolio," said Ms. McGrath. "I am excited to join this talented Board and look forward to leveraging my experience and expertise to contribute to the Company’s success."

Ms. McGrath currently serves as a Principal at her consulting firm, Grayton Advisory, and has more than 25 years of experience covering REITs as an equity analyst. Ms. McGrath spent 10 years as a Senior Managing Director at Evercore ISI covering equity REITs and real estate operating companies. Prior to joining Evercore, Ms. McGrath was Sector Head for REIT research at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods where she was a member of the Research Review Committee and the Leadership Committee for the firm. Ms. McGrath is an active member of the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT), including roles on the Advisory Board of Governors and Real Estate Investment Advisory Council (REIAC). She also serves on and was a founding member of the Board of Rutgers Business School’s Center for Women in Business (CWIB). Ms. McGrath received her B.A. in Economics from Lafayette College and her M.B.A. in Finance from Rutgers University.

About Granite Point Mortgage Trust Inc.

Granite Point Mortgage Trust Inc. is a Maryland corporation focused on directly originating, investing in and managing senior floating-rate commercial mortgage loans and other debt and debt-like commercial real estate investments. Granite Point is headquartered in New York, NY. Additional information is available at www.gpmtreit.com.

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Additional Information

Stockholders of Granite Point and other interested persons may find additional information regarding the Company at the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Internet site at www.sec.gov or by directing requests to: Granite Point Mortgage Trust Inc., 3 Bryant Park, 24^th Floor, New York, NY 10036, telephone (212) 364-5500.

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Investors: Marcin Urbaszek, Chief Financial Officer, Granite Point Mortgage Trust Inc., (212) 364-5500, investors@gpmtreit.com

Source: Granite Point Mortgage Trust Inc.

FAQ

Who is Sheila K. McGrath and what is her role at Granite Point Mortgage Trust?

Sheila K. McGrath is an independent board member appointed to Granite Point Mortgage Trust, with over 25 years of experience in the REIT industry.

What impact is Sheila McGrath expected to have on Granite Point Mortgage Trust?

Her extensive experience in REITs is anticipated to enhance Granite Point's investment strategies and overall stockholder value.

How many members are on the board of Granite Point Mortgage Trust after Sheila McGrath's appointment?

With McGrath's appointment, the Granite Point board now has six members, five of whom are independent.

What previous roles did Sheila McGrath hold before joining the Granite Point board?

Before joining Granite Point, McGrath was a Senior Managing Director at Evercore ISI and had significant roles at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods.