Exhibit

We have issued our reports dated February 28, 2017, with respect to the consolidated financial statements, schedule, and internal control over financial reporting included in the Annual Report of New York Mortgage Trust, Inc. on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016. We consent to the incorporation by reference of said reports in the Registration Statements of New York Mortgage Trust, Inc. on Form S-3 ASR (File No. 333-213316 effective August 25, 2016), Form S-3 (File No. 333-186016 effective January 14, 2013) and on Form S-8 (File No. 333-167609 effective June 17, 2010).