Exhibit 16.1 |
June 5, 2023
Securities and Exchange Commission
100 F Street, N.E.
Washington, DC 20549
Ladies and Gentlemen:
We have read Item 4.01 of Form 8-K dated June 5, 2023, of Franklin BSP Realty Trust, Inc. and are in agreement with the statements contained in the paragraphs included in paragraph (a) on page 1 therein. We have no basis to agree or disagree with other statements of the registrant contained therein.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
New York, New York