EX-23.3 5 ex_253583.htm

Exhibit 23.3

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We have issued our reports, dated February 26, 2021 with respect to the consolidated financial statements and internal control over financial reporting of New York Mortgage Trust, Inc. included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020, which are incorporated by reference in this Registration Statement. We consent to the incorporation by reference of the aforementioned reports in this Registration Statement, and to use our name as it appears under the caption “Experts.”

/s/ GRANT THORNTON LLP

New York, New York

May 28, 2021