June 27, 2023 - EXHIBIT 23.1 - S-8: Initial registration statement for securities to be offered to employees pursuant to employee benefit plans

Exhibit 23.1

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

We consent to the use of our report dated February 23, 2023, with respect to the consolidated financial statements of MFA Financial, Inc., and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, incorporated herein by reference.