Ellington Financial LLC (EFC) saw its stock price surge 5.01% in Tuesday's trading session, outperforming the broader market. The significant uptick comes amid positive analyst sentiment and potential industry tailwinds from proposed mortgage policy changes.

B. Riley Securities has reaffirmed its Buy rating on Ellington Financial, maintaining a price target of $16.00. This vote of confidence from analysts suggests strong fundamentals and growth potential for the company, likely contributing to investor optimism and the subsequent stock price increase.

Adding to the positive momentum, recent discussions about potential 50-year mortgages have caught the attention of investors in the financial sector. While still speculative, analysts from BTIG have suggested that such policy changes could benefit companies like Ellington Financial. The prospect of extended mortgage terms could potentially increase demand for mortgage-related financial products and services, which aligns with Ellington Financial's business model.