Loan Origination Momentum and Pipeline
Since reinitiating production closed 37 loans totaling $1.1B plus 9 loans in execution for $283M (combined > $1.4B). Loan book stands at $2.7B across 100 loans with an average loan size of ~$27M. Year-to-date closed or in execution: 17 loans for $594M (14 multifamily). Management expects to cross $3.0B midyear and target $3.5B by year-end.
Strong Top-of-Funnel Activity
Top-of-funnel transaction volume was > $29B in Q1, representing an increase of over 50% versus the same period last year, indicating improving deal flow and middle-market opportunities primarily in the $20M–$70M range.
Earnings and Distributable Earnings
Reported GAAP net income attributable to common stockholders of $4.8M ($0.03/share). Distributable earnings (DE) were $15.6M ($0.12/share) and adjusted DE was $18.2M ($0.14/share) for Q1. DE included a specific reserve of ~$2.6M.
Liquidity and Capital Markets Access
Current liquidity of approximately $206M (including $58M cash, $120M available on credit facility and ~$28M approved but undrawn warehouse capacity). Management expects to execute a fifth CRE CLO in H2, with favorable market pricing (AAAs price talk ~135, ~10 bps tighter than January).
Watchlist and REO Progress
Watchlist exposure improved: Q1 resolutions reduced exposure to $166M (~6% of the loan portfolio). After pending sales, remaining watchlist expected to be two positions with aggregate GBV ~$67M. REO consists of 6 positions with $336M gross carrying value; management is marketing and executing value-add plans with expected sales timing provided.
Reserves and Credit Metrics Improving or Stabilizing
General CECL provision decreased slightly to $87M, or 306 basis points on total loan commitments (down from $88M or 315 bps prior quarter). Reported portfolio risk ranking remained stable at 3.1 quarter-over-quarter.