X0303 4 2010-07-01 0 0001047884 ANWORTH MORTGAGE ASSET CORP ANH 0001209607 BLACK CHARLES C/O ANWORTH MORTGAGE ASSET CORPORATION 1299 OCEAN AVENUE, SECOND FLOOR SANTA MONICA CA 90401 1 0 0 0 Common Stock 14322 D Common Stock 2010-02-03 5 W 0 10199 0 D 0 I By spouse Restricted Stock Unit 2010-07-01 4 A 0 2000 A Common Stock 2000 4000 D Stock Option (right to buy) 6.70 2002-01-23 2011-07-23 Common Stock 260 260 D Stock Option (right to buy) 7.10 2002-02-10 2011-08-10 Common Stock 3000 3000 D Stock Option (right to buy) 11.20 2003-10-04 2012-10-04 Common Stock 10000 10000 D Stock Option (right to buy) 13.80 2004-05-01 2013-05-01 Common Stock 12100 12100 D Disposed of by Mr. Black's spouse, Bonnie N. Black, by way of will or the laws of dissent or distribution. Mr. Black's spouse, Bonnie N. Black, owned 10,199 shares directly and Mr. Black disclaimed beneficial ownership of these securities and this report shall not be deemed an admission that Mr. Black is or was the beneficial owner of the securities for purposes of Section 16 or any other purpose. 1-for-1. The Restricted Stock Units vest upon the reporting person's retirement from the board of directors. Granted to the reporting person in consideration for their continued service on the board of directors. /s/ Charles H. Black 2010-07-02