A Form 4 is filed within two business days of a company insider — an officer, a director, or a holder of more than ten percent of the stock — changing their position in the shares. All 10 filings in this group are Form 4s for NexPoint Real Estate Finance, Inc.
The difficulty with reading these filings as a group is that a single form type covers transactions that mean entirely different things. An executive spending their own money to buy stock and an executive having shares withheld to pay tax on a vesting grant both appear as a Form 4. Every filing below is therefore tagged with the nature of the underlying transaction, taken from the transaction code reported on the form itself.
Across the 10 insider filings shown, the breakdown is 10 compensation award. None of the classified filings involved a discretionary open-market trade, so this period says nothing about what insiders think of the price.
Form 4
Compensation award
Tax / Compensation Filing
2026-04-06
NREF insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding
Wood Catherine D. (Director) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.
Shares were granted as compensation rather than purchased. No cash changed hands, so the filing reflects a pay decision by the company, not a judgement about the price.
Transactions reported on this filing
| Code |
Nature |
Shares |
Price |
Value |
M |
Option exercise
|
5,518 |
— |
— |
A |
Compensation award
derivative · Restricted Stock Units
|
6,154 |
— |
— |
M |
Option exercise
derivative · Restricted Stock Units
|
5,518 |
— |
— |
Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction)
Insider: Wood Catherine D. (Director)
Shares: 5,518
Form 4
Compensation award
Tax / Compensation Filing
2026-04-06
NREF insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding
Swain Carol (Director) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.
Shares were granted as compensation rather than purchased. No cash changed hands, so the filing reflects a pay decision by the company, not a judgement about the price.
Transactions reported on this filing
| Code |
Nature |
Shares |
Price |
Value |
M |
Option exercise
|
5,518 |
— |
— |
D |
Disposition to issuer
|
2,759 |
— |
— |
A |
Compensation award
derivative · Restricted Stock Units
|
6,154 |
— |
— |
M |
Option exercise
derivative · Restricted Stock Units
|
5,518 |
— |
— |
Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction)
Insider: Swain Carol (Director)
Shares: 8,277
Form 4
Compensation award
Tax / Compensation Filing
2026-04-06
NREF insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding
Sauter Dennis Charles Jr (General Counsel and Secretary) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.
Shares were granted as compensation rather than purchased. No cash changed hands, so the filing reflects a pay decision by the company, not a judgement about the price.
Transactions reported on this filing
| Code |
Nature |
Shares |
Price |
Value |
M |
Option exercise
|
4,311 |
— |
— |
F |
Tax withholding on vested shares
|
1,470 |
$13.36 |
$19.6K |
M |
Option exercise
|
3,238 |
— |
— |
F |
Tax withholding on vested shares
|
1,229 |
$13.36 |
$16.4K |
A |
Compensation award
derivative · Restricted Stock Units
|
32,308 |
— |
— |
M |
Option exercise
derivative · Restricted Stock Units
|
4,311 |
— |
— |
M |
Option exercise
derivative · Restricted Stock Units
|
3,238 |
— |
— |
Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction)
Insider: Sauter Dennis Charles Jr (General Counsel and Secretary)
Shares: 10,248
Form 4
Compensation award
Tax / Compensation Filing
2026-04-06
NREF insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding
Richards Paul (See Remarks) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.
Shares were granted as compensation rather than purchased. No cash changed hands, so the filing reflects a pay decision by the company, not a judgement about the price.
Transactions reported on this filing
| Code |
Nature |
Shares |
Price |
Value |
M |
Option exercise
|
15,087 |
— |
— |
F |
Tax withholding on vested shares
|
6,825 |
$13.36 |
$91.2K |
M |
Option exercise
|
6,894 |
— |
— |
F |
Tax withholding on vested shares
|
4,044 |
$13.36 |
$54.0K |
A |
Compensation award
derivative · Restricted Stock Units
|
61,347 |
— |
— |
M |
Option exercise
derivative · Restricted Stock Units
|
15,087 |
— |
— |
M |
Option exercise
derivative · Restricted Stock Units
|
6,894 |
— |
— |
Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction)
Insider: Richards Paul (See Remarks)
Shares: 32,850
Form 4
Compensation award
Tax / Compensation Filing
2026-04-06
NREF insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding
Mitts Brian (Director) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.
Shares were granted as compensation rather than purchased. No cash changed hands, so the filing reflects a pay decision by the company, not a judgement about the price.
Transactions reported on this filing
| Code |
Nature |
Shares |
Price |
Value |
M |
Option exercise
|
5,518 |
— |
— |
D |
Disposition to issuer
|
2,759 |
— |
— |
M |
Option exercise
|
6,837 |
— |
— |
D |
Disposition to issuer
|
1,025 |
— |
— |
F |
Tax withholding on vested shares
|
2,448 |
$13.36 |
$32.7K |
A |
Compensation award
derivative · Restricted Stock Units
|
6,154 |
— |
— |
M |
Option exercise
derivative · Restricted Stock Units
|
5,518 |
— |
— |
M |
Option exercise
derivative · Restricted Stock Units
|
6,837 |
— |
— |
Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction)
Insider: Mitts Brian (Director)
Shares: 18,587
Form 4
Compensation award
Tax / Compensation Filing
2026-04-06
NREF insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding
McGraner Matt (See Remarks) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.
Shares were granted as compensation rather than purchased. No cash changed hands, so the filing reflects a pay decision by the company, not a judgement about the price.
Transactions reported on this filing
| Code |
Nature |
Shares |
Price |
Value |
M |
Option exercise
|
36,830 |
— |
— |
F |
Tax withholding on vested shares
|
17,638 |
$13.36 |
$235.6K |
M |
Option exercise
|
32,010 |
— |
— |
F |
Tax withholding on vested shares
|
18,776 |
$13.36 |
$250.8K |
A |
Compensation award
derivative · Restricted Stock Units
|
197,789 |
— |
— |
M |
Option exercise
derivative · Restricted Stock Units
|
36,830 |
— |
— |
M |
Option exercise
derivative · Restricted Stock Units
|
32,010 |
— |
— |
Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction)
Insider: McGraner Matt (See Remarks)
Shares: 105,254
Form 4
Compensation award
Tax / Compensation Filing
2026-04-06
NREF insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding
LAFFER ARTHUR B (Director) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.
Shares were granted as compensation rather than purchased. No cash changed hands, so the filing reflects a pay decision by the company, not a judgement about the price.
Transactions reported on this filing
| Code |
Nature |
Shares |
Price |
Value |
M |
Option exercise
|
5,518 |
— |
— |
A |
Compensation award
derivative · Restricted Stock Units
|
6,154 |
— |
— |
M |
Option exercise
derivative · Restricted Stock Units
|
— |
— |
— |
Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction)
Insider: LAFFER ARTHUR B (Director)
Shares: 5,518
Form 4
Compensation award
Tax / Compensation Filing
2026-04-06
NREF insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding
KAVANAUGH SCOTT F (Director) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.
Shares were granted as compensation rather than purchased. No cash changed hands, so the filing reflects a pay decision by the company, not a judgement about the price.
Transactions reported on this filing
| Code |
Nature |
Shares |
Price |
Value |
M |
Option exercise
|
5,518 |
— |
— |
A |
Compensation award
derivative · Restricted Stock Units
|
6,154 |
— |
— |
M |
Option exercise
derivative · Restricted Stock Units
|
— |
— |
— |
Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction)
Insider: KAVANAUGH SCOTT F (Director)
Shares: 5,518
Form 4
Compensation award
Tax / Compensation Filing
2026-04-06
NREF insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding
DONDERO JAMES D (Director, President, 10% Owner) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.
Shares were granted as compensation rather than purchased. No cash changed hands, so the filing reflects a pay decision by the company, not a judgement about the price.
Transactions reported on this filing
| Code |
Nature |
Shares |
Price |
Value |
M |
Option exercise
|
36,830 |
— |
— |
M |
Option exercise
|
33,284 |
— |
— |
A |
Compensation award
derivative · Restricted Stock Units
|
197,789 |
— |
— |
M |
Option exercise
derivative · Restricted Stock Units
|
36,830 |
— |
— |
M |
Option exercise
derivative · Restricted Stock Units
|
33,284 |
— |
— |
Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction)
Insider: DONDERO JAMES D (Director, President, 10% Owner)
Shares: 70,114
Form 4
Compensation award
Tax / Compensation Filing
2026-04-06
NREF insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding
Constantino Edward N. (Director) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.
Shares were granted as compensation rather than purchased. No cash changed hands, so the filing reflects a pay decision by the company, not a judgement about the price.
Transactions reported on this filing
| Code |
Nature |
Shares |
Price |
Value |
M |
Option exercise
|
5,518 |
— |
— |
D |
Disposition to issuer
|
2,759 |
— |
— |
A |
Compensation award
derivative · Restricted Stock Units
|
6,154 |
— |
— |
M |
Option exercise
derivative · Restricted Stock Units
|
5,518 |
— |
— |
Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction)
Insider: Constantino Edward N. (Director)
Shares: 8,277