8-K

UNITED STATESSECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSIONWASHINGTON, D.C. 20549FORM 8-KCURRENT REPORT PURSUANTTO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THESECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934October 14, 2016Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)ANWORTH MORTGAGE ASSET CORPORATION.(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)


Maryland
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

001-13709	52-2059785
(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

1299 Ocean Avenue, Second Floor, Santa Monica, California	90401
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)	(Zip Code)

(310) 255-4493
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Item 8.01. Other Events.

On October 14, 2016, Anworth Mortgage Asset Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release (the “Press Release”) announcing that its board of directors (the “Board”) declared a dividend of $0.539063 per share on the Company’s 8.625% Series A Cumulative Preferred Stock for the fourth quarter of 2016. The Company also announced that the Board declared a dividend of $0.390625 per share on the Company’s 6.25% Series B Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock for the fourth quarter of 2016. The Company also announced that the Board declared a dividend of $0.476563 per share on the Company’s 7.625% Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock for the fourth quarter of 2016.

A copy of the press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

As discussed therein, the press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and, as such, may involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions. These forward-looking statements relate to the Company’s current expectations and are subject to the limitations and qualifications set forth in the Press Release as well as in the Company’s other documents filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, including, without limitation, that actual events and/or results may differ materially from those projected in such forward-looking statements.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(a)	Not Applicable.
(b)	Not Applicable.
(c)	Not Applicable.
(d)	Exhibits.
	Exhibit 99.1
	Press Release dated October 14, 2016 announcing preferred dividend information.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.

		ANWORTH MORTGAGE ASSET CORPORATION
Date:	October 14, 2016	By:	/s/ Lloyd McAdams
			Chief Executive Officer

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit #	Description
99.1	Press Release dated October 14, 2016 announcing preferred dividend information.

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

Anworth Announces Preferred Stock Dividends

SANTA MONICA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--October 14, 2016--Anworth Mortgage Asset Corporation (NYSE: ANH) announced today that in accordance with the terms of Anworth’s 8.625% Series A Cumulative Preferred Stock, or Series A Preferred Stock, the board of directors (the “Board”) declared a Series A Preferred Stock dividend of $0.539063 per share for the fourth quarter of 2016. The Series A Preferred Stock dividend is payable on January 17, 2017 to holders of record of Series A Preferred Stock as of the close of business on December 30, 2016. The dividend reflects the period from October 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016.

Also, in accordance with the terms of Anworth’s 6.25% Series B Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock, or Series B Preferred Stock, the Board declared a Series B Preferred Stock dividend of $0.390625 per share for the fourth quarter of 2016. The Series B Preferred Stock dividend is payable on January 17, 2017 to holders of record of Series B Preferred Stock as of the close of business on December 30, 2016. The dividend reflects the period from October 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016.

Also, in accordance with the terms of Anworth’s 7.625% Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, or Series C Preferred Stock, the Board declared a Series C Preferred Stock dividend of $0.476563 per share for the fourth quarter of 2016. The Series C Preferred Stock dividend is payable on January 17, 2017 to holders of record of Series C Preferred Stock as of the close of business on December 30, 2016. The dividend reflects the period from October 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016.

About Anworth Mortgage Asset Corporation

We are an externally-managed mortgage real estate investment trust. 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, or the Manager, pursuant a management agreement. The Manager is subject to the supervision and direction of our Board of Directors 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 management services 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.

Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform 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 our current expectations and speak only as of the date hereof. Forward-looking statements, which are based on various assumptions (some of which are beyond our control) may be identified by reference to a future period or periods or by the use of forward-looking terminology, such as “may, ” “will, ” “believe, ” “expect, ” “anticipate, ” “assume,” “estimate,” “intend,” “continue, ” or other similar terms or variations 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, including the consequences of actions by the U.S. government and other foreign governments to address the global financial crisis; 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 the 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.

CONTACT:
Anworth Mortgage Asset Corporation
John T. Hillman
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