AG Mortgage Investment Trust, Inc. (NYSE: MITT) (the “Company”) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a dividend of $0.50 per common share for the second quarter of 2018, representing a 5.3% increase over the prior quarter dividend of $0.475 per common share. The dividend is payable on July 31, 2018 to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 29, 2018, with an ex-dividend date of June 28, 2018.

About AG Mortgage Investment Trust, Inc.

AG Mortgage Investment Trust, Inc. is a real estate investment trust that invests in, acquires and manages a diversified portfolio of residential and commercial mortgage assets, other real estate-related securities and financial assets. AG Mortgage Investment Trust, Inc. is externally managed and advised by AG REIT Management, LLC, a subsidiary of Angelo, Gordon & Co., L.P., an SEC-registered investment adviser that specializes in alternative investment activities. For additional information, please visit our website at www.agmit.com.