Exhibit

We have issued our reports dated February 27, 2018, with respect to the consolidated financial statements and internal control over financial reporting included in the Annual Report of New York Mortgage Trust, Inc. on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017. We consent to the incorporation by reference of said reports in the Registration Statements of New York Mortgage Trust, Inc. on Forms S-3 (File No. 333-213316 and File No. 333-186016) and on Forms S-8 (File No. 333- 218165 and File No. 333-167609).