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May 07, 2026
Cover [Abstract]  
Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date May 07, 2026
Entity Registrant Name Ellington Credit Company
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE
Entity File Number 811-24071
Entity Tax Identification Number 46-0687599
Entity Address, Address Line One 53 Forest Avenue
Entity Address, City or Town Old Greenwich
Entity Address, State or Province CT
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 06870
City Area Code 203
Local Phone Number 698-1200
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Title of 12(b) Security Common Shares of Beneficial Interest, no par value
Trading Symbol EARN
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Entity Emerging Growth Company false
Entity Central Index Key 0001560672
Amendment Flag false
Document Information [Line Items]  
Title of 12(b) Security Common Shares of Beneficial Interest, no par value
Trading Symbol EARN
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Senior Subordinated Notes  
Cover [Abstract]  
Title of 12(b) Security 8.50% Notes due 2031
Trading Symbol ELLA
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Document Information [Line Items]  
Title of 12(b) Security 8.50% Notes due 2031
Trading Symbol ELLA
Security Exchange Name NYSE