Distributable Earnings and GAAP Results
Q4 distributable earnings of $37 million ($0.26 per diluted share); full year distributable earnings of $139 million ($0.98 per diluted share). GAAP net income available to common was $26 million ($0.18 per diluted share) for Q4 and $114 million ($0.81 per diluted share) for the full year.
Strong Loan Origination and Portfolio Growth
Q4 commitments of $1.3 billion with $1.1 billion funded at close and ~$200 million gross add-on fundings; full year commitments of $4.4 billion with $3.3 billion funded at close and ~ $900 million of add-ons. Loan portfolio grew by ~ $1.6 billion year-over-year (amortized cost) to approximately $8.8 billion.
Yield, Collateral Mix and Credit Metrics
Weighted average unlevered all-in yield of the portfolio was 7.3%; portfolio composed of 99% first mortgages, 96% floating-rate exposure, and a weighted average loan-to-value of ~59%. Weighted average risk rating stable at 3.0 (unchanged QoQ and YoY).
Improved Nonaccrual Position and CECL Stability
Balance of loans on nonaccrual decreased by over $170 million year-over-year (driven primarily by net proceeds from 111 West 57 unit sales). Exposure to 111 West 57 decreased by $250 million YoY and $105 million QoQ with six contracts closed in Q4. General CECL allowance was flat QoQ at approximately $45 million; total CECL allowance was $383 million at year-end (418 basis points of amortized cost, down from 450.7 bps a year ago).
Liquidity, Unencumbered Assets and Financing Capacity Added
Year-end total liquidity of $151 million and over $430 million of unencumbered assets (primarily first mortgage loans and REO cash flow). Added approximately $1.8 billion of net financing capacity during 2025, including four new secured credit facilities, extension of the revolving credit facility and upsizings.
Progress and Value-Enhancing Plans for Retained REO
ARI will retain four REO assets with active value-enhancing plans: the Brook (591-unit Class A multifamily in Brooklyn ~56% leased market-rate, retail 88% leased; stabilization expected later this year), Mayflower hotel (cost-savings initiatives to boost net cash flow), Cortland Grand (value-add upgrades and insurance recovery work after October 2025 fire), and a Massachusetts predevelopment JV pursuing zoning changes to increase site values.
Book Value Per Share Stable and Dividend Intent
Book value per share was $12.14 at year-end, relatively flat quarter-over-quarter. Management envisions paying a Q1 dividend consistent with recent quarters (subject to board approval) at $0.25 per share.