Strong Credit Performance and Asset Quality
100% performing loan portfolio at quarter end; weighted average risk rating unchanged at 3.0; no negative credit migration during the quarter; CECL reserve essentially flat, decreasing slightly from 180 bps to 179 bps (down 1 basis point).
Material Year‑over‑Year Growth in Net Assets
Net assets of $4.1 billion at quarter end, flat quarter‑over‑quarter but up 26% year‑over‑year (+$868.0 million).
Strong Origination Activity and Robust Pipeline
Closed $324 million of loans year‑to‑date in 2026 and had $535 million of executed term sheets in Q1 (majority multifamily and industrial). Since start of Q4 2025 originated 12 loans with total commitments of $1.25 billion, with >90% from repeat borrowers; subsequent to quarter end originated a $175.4 million hotel loan (3.0% credit spread).
Improved Portfolio Vintage
67% of the balance sheet comprised of 2023 and newer loan originations, reflecting a newer-vintage portfolio compared with peers and supporting credit stability.
Liquidity and Durable Capital Structure
Near‑term liquidity of $172.8 million (including $77 million cash net of $15 million held for covenants), 78% of financing is non‑mark‑to‑market, weighted average cost of funds 1.80%, debt‑to‑equity ratio of 3.1x, and $1.5 billion of available financing capacity.
Share Repurchases and Book Value Support
Repurchased over 1 million shares through April 27 for $8.7 million (average $8.07/share). In Q1 repurchased 556,592 shares for $4.5 million (avg $8.06), which increased book value by $0.02 per share; book value per share was $11.06 as of March 31.
Earnings and Dividend Coverage
GAAP net income of $15.2 million for Q1 2026; distributable earnings of $19.5 million or $0.25 per common share; dividend of $0.24 per share covered 1.04x by distributable earnings.
Office Exposure Reduced
Full payment on 575 Fifth Avenue and other repayments received in April reduced office exposure to less than 5% of the balance sheet on a pro forma basis.
REO Monetization Plan and Earnings Contribution
Management expects to sell some REO assets in 2026; REO (mostly multifamily) contributes positively to distributable earnings with an expected run rate of roughly $0.02 to $0.03 per quarter.