James D. Dondero net worth and biography

James Dondero Biography and Net Worth

President of NexPoint Real Estate Finance

James Dondero, founder and principal of NexPoint, is president and chairman of NexPoint Real Estate Finance’s board of directors. He also serves as president of NexPoint Real Estate Advisors, L.P., the Dallas-based parent company of NexPoint Real Estate Finance’s external manager. With more than three decades of experience and success in alternative investments, Mr. Dondero has built numerous integrated enterprises which make up a global investment network. Mr. Dondero’s expertise has allotted him the opportunity to serve on a number of executive boards in the real estate and financial services industries. He is president and chairman of the board of directors of NexPoint Residential Trust, Inc (NYSE: NXRT), and the President and Chairman of the Board of NexPoint Diversified Real Estate Trust (NYSE: NXDT). James Dondero’s commitment to advancing community and economic development, along with his dedication to philanthropy, have made him an avid supporter of many local organizations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. He frequently contributes to initiatives working to improve education, conservation, and veteran affairs. Mr. Dondero is a member of the Southern Methodist University Cox School of Business Executive Board and the George W. Bush Presidential Center Executive Advisory Council.

What is James D. Dondero's net worth?: The estimated net worth of James D. Dondero is at least $4.96 million as of September 22nd, 2025. Mr. Dondero owns 319,490 shares of NexPoint Real Estate Finance stock worth more than $4,958,485 as of May 7th. This net worth estimate does not reflect any other investments that Mr. Dondero may own. Learn More about James D. Dondero's net worth.
How do I contact James D. Dondero?: The corporate mailing address for Mr. Dondero and other NexPoint Real Estate Finance executives is 300 CRESCENT COURT SUITE 700, DALLAS TX, 75201. NexPoint Real Estate Finance can also be reached via phone at 214-276-6300 and via email at [email protected]. Learn More on James D. Dondero's contact information.
Has James D. Dondero been buying or selling shares of NexPoint Real Estate Finance?: James D. Dondero has not been actively trading shares of NexPoint Real Estate Finance during the past quarter. Most recently, on Monday, September 22nd, James D. Dondero bought 66,000 shares of NexPoint Real Estate Finance stock. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $14.33 per share, with a total value of $945,780.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the president now directly owns 319,490 shares of the company's stock, valued at $4,578,291.70. Learn More on James D. Dondero's trading history.
Who are NexPoint Real Estate Finance's active insiders?: NexPoint Real Estate Finance's insider roster includes James Dondero (President), Brian Mitts (Director), and Paul Richards (CFO, EVP-Finance, Treasurer and Assistant Secretary). Learn More on NexPoint Real Estate Finance's active insiders.
Are insiders buying or selling shares of NexPoint Real Estate Finance?: In the last twelve months, NexPoint Real Estate Finance insiders bought shares 1 times. They purchased a total of 66,000 shares worth more than $945,780.00. In the last twelve months, insiders at the sold shares 1 times. They sold a total of 11,904 shares worth more than $172,727.04. The most recent insider tranaction occured on December, 18th when Director Brian Mitts sold 11,904 shares worth more than $172,727.04. Insiders at NexPoint Real Estate Finance own 55.7% of the company. Learn More about insider trades at NexPoint Real Estate Finance.
Information on this page was last updated on 12/18/2025.

James D. Dondero Insider Trading History at NexPoint Real Estate Finance

Transaction Date	Buy/Sell	Number of Shares	Average Share Price	Total Transaction	Shares Held After Transaction
9/22/2025	Buy	66,000	$14.33	$945,780.00	319,490
1/9/2023	Buy	510	$20.25	$10,327.50	29,810
9/26/2022	Buy	5,000	$23.50	$117,500.00	29,300
9/23/2022	Buy	6,845	$23.70	$162,226.50	24,837
9/21/2022	Buy	266	$23.70	$6,304.20	18,086
9/19/2022	Buy	730	$23.75	$17,337.50	17,987
9/16/2022	Buy	1,600	$23.85	$38,160.00	17,909
9/14/2022	Buy	4,802	$23.90	$114,767.80	17,526
9/6/2022	Buy	2,550	$23.80	$60,690.00	17,011
8/4/2022	Buy	410	$24.00	$9,840.00	6,571
7/6/2022	Buy	1,132	$24.80	$28,073.60	6,161
6/16/2022	Buy	5,029	$24.64	$123,914.56	5,029
9/10/2020	Buy	354	$15.35	$5,433.90
9/8/2020	Buy	2,098	$15.17	$31,826.66
9/3/2020	Buy	400	$24.10	$9,640.00
9/1/2020	Buy	9,246	$15.18	$140,354.28
8/27/2020	Buy	1,250	$24.08	$30,100.00
8/25/2020	Buy	1,300	$24.18	$31,434.00
8/12/2020	Buy	7,205	$15.29	$110,164.45
5/22/2020	Buy	12,900	$16.17	$208,593.00
5/20/2020	Buy	12,314	$13.50	$166,239.00
5/15/2020	Buy	7,068	$11.06	$78,172.08
5/13/2020	Buy	8,271	$10.89	$90,071.19
4/7/2020	Buy	44,179	$9.90	$437,372.10
4/3/2020	Buy	19,413	$8.20	$159,186.60
3/2/2020	Buy	13,500	$18.98	$256,230.00
2/11/2020	Buy	123,680	$18.96	$2,344,972.80

James D. Dondero Buying and Selling Activity at NexPoint Real Estate Finance

NexPoint Real Estate Finance Company Overview

NexPoint Real Estate Finance, Inc. operates as a commercial mortgage real estate investment trust in the United States. It focuses on originating, structuring, and investing in first-lien mortgage loans, mezzanine loans, preferred equity, convertible notes, multifamily properties, and common equity investments, as well as multifamily and single-family rental commercial mortgage-backed securities securitizations, multifamily structured credit risk notes, and mortgage-backed securities or target assets. The company has elected to be taxed as a real estate investment trust (REIT) and would not be subject to federal corporate income taxes if it distributes at least 90% of its taxable income to its stockholders. NexPoint Real Estate Finance, Inc. was incorporated in 2019 and is based in Dallas, Texas.

Today's Range

Now: $15.57

$15.53

$15.56

50 Day Range

MA: $13.97

$12.84

$15.52

2 Week Range

Now: $15.57

$12.36

$16.06

Volume

1,036 shs

Average Volume

53,155 shs

Market Capitalization

$291.00 million

P/E Ratio

5.94

Dividend Yield

13.09%

Beta

1.12