NexPoint Real Estate Finance (NREF) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual Meeting scheduled for June 2, 2026, to be held virtually at 10:30 a.m. Central Time.

• Stockholders can access proxy materials and vote online using a unique control number.

• Proxy materials are available electronically or by request for paper copies at no charge.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Election of seven directors to serve until the 2027 annual meeting.

• Advisory vote on executive compensation and on the frequency of future advisory votes.

• Approval of issuance of common stock, including to related parties, upon redemption of Series C Preferred Stock.

• Ratification of KPMG LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for 2026.

• Board recommends voting in favor of all proposals except for proposal 3, where one year is recommended for frequency.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Board unanimously supports all proposals and provides guidance on voting recommendations.