FREDERIKSTED, U.S. Virgin Islands, March 12, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Altisource Residential Corporation ("Residential" or the "Company") (NYSE:RESI) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a special cash dividend of $0.08 per share of common stock, or an aggregate of $4.3 million based on shares outstanding. This dividend is intended to complete the distribution of 100% of Residential's taxable income for the year ended December 31, 2014. The Company will pay this dividend on March 30, 2015 to all stockholders of record as of the close of business on March 23, 2015.
About Residential
Residential is focused on providing affordable rental homes to families throughout the United States. It acquires single-family properties primarily through the purchase of distressed mortgage loan portfolios. Residential's strategy is to work with borrowers to modify and refinance loans to keep them in their homes and convert the majority of unmodified loans into renovated rental properties. Additional information is available at www.altisourceresi.com.
Forward Looking Statements
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