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CUSIP No. 65342V101
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SCHEDULE 13D
This Schedule 13D (this Schedule 13D) is being filed on behalf of James D. Dondero, NexPoint Advisors, L.P., a Delaware limited
partnership (NexPoint Advisors), Highland Capital Management Fund Advisors, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (HCMFA), and Nancy Marie Dondero (collectively, the Reporting Persons).
Item 1. Security and Issuer.
This
statement on Schedule 13D relates to the common stock, par value $0.01 per share (the Common Stock), of NexPoint Real Estate Finance, Inc. (the Issuer). The principal executive offices of the Issuer are located at 300
Crescent Court, Suite 700, Dallas, Texas 75201.
Item 2. Identity and Background.
(a) This Schedule 13D is filed by and on behalf of each of the following persons: (i) James D. Dondero, (ii) NexPoint Advisors,
(iii) HCMFA and (iv) Nancy Marie Dondero.
Each of the Reporting Persons may be deemed to be a member of a group with respect to
the Issuer or securities of the Issuer for the purposes of Section 13(d) or 13(g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Act). Each of the Reporting Persons declares that neither the filing of this Schedule 13D nor
anything herein shall be construed as evidence that such person is, for the purposes of Section 13(d) or 13(g) of the Act or any other purpose, (i) acting (or has agreed or is agreeing to act together with any other person) as a
partnership, limited partnership, syndicate or other group for the purpose of acquiring, holding or disposing of securities of the Issuer or otherwise with respect to the Issuer or any securities of the Issuer or (ii) a member of any group with
respect to the Issuer or any securities of the Issuer.
(b) The address of the principal office of each of Mr. Dondero, NexPoint
Advisors and HCMFA is 300 Crescent Court, Suite 700, Dallas, Texas 75201. The address and principal office of Ms. Dondero is 1010 Crescent Beach Road, Vero Beach, Florida 32963.
(c) The principal business of NexPoint Advisors and HCMFA is acting as investment adviser and/or manager to other persons. The principal
business of Mr. Dondero is managing affiliates of NexPoint Advisors and HCMFA. Mr. Dondero may be deemed to beneficially own shares owned and/or held by and/or for the account of and/or for the benefit of NexPoint Advisors and HCMFA. The
principal business of Ms. Dondero is serving as trustee of a trust.
(d) During the last five years, none of the Reporting Persons,
nor, to the knowledge of the Reporting Persons, any of the persons controlling the Reporting Persons, has been convicted in a criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations or similar misdemeanors).
(e) During the last five years, none of the Reporting Persons, nor, to the knowledge of the Reporting Persons, any of the persons controlling
the Reporting Persons, has been a party to a civil proceeding of a judicial or administrative body of competent jurisdiction and as a result of such proceeding were or are subject to a judgment, decree or final order enjoining future violations of,
or prohibiting or mandating activities subject to, federal or state securities laws or finding any violation with respect to such laws.
(f) Mr. Dondero is a United States citizen. NexPoint Advisors and HCMFA are Delaware entities. Ms. Dondero is a United States
citizen.
Item 3. Source and Amount of Funds or Other Consideration.
All shares of Common Stock purchased between February 7, 2020 and April 9, 2020 were purchased with the Reporting
Persons working capital or the working capital of affiliated funds, as applicable.