In order to manage potential future variable interest rate risk, we enter into interest rate derivative agreements from time to time. We do not use interest rate derivative agreements for trading or speculative purposes. The agreements with each of our derivative counterparties provide that in the event of default on any of our indebtedness, we could also be declared in default on our derivative obligations.

The following table summarizes the terms and fair values of the Company’s derivative financial instruments that were designated and qualified as part of a hedging relationship as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 (dollars in thousands):


									Fair Value Assets (Liabilities)(1)
Type of Hedge	Number of Instruments	Aggregate Notional		Reference Rate	Interest Rate		Effective Date	Maturity Date	March 31, 2025		December 31, 2024
Cash Flow	Four	$	250,000	SOFR	2.99	%	12/1/2022	10/24/2025	$	1,579	$	2,307
Cash Flow	Two	100,000		SOFR	2.66	%	8/1/2022	8/1/2025	529		884
Cash Flow	Two	200,000		SOFR	2.37	%	11/22/2023	8/1/2025	1,251		2,101
Cash Flow	Three	150,000		SOFR	1.68	%	8/15/2022	7/17/2026	4,051		5,316
		$	700,000						$	7,410	$	10,608

Fair Value(2)	Two	$	155,000	SOFR	SOFR + 3.70%		4/23/2021	9/10/2025	$	(2,569)	$	(3,937)

(1)Derivatives in an asset position are included within “Prepaid and other assets” and derivatives in a liability position are included within “Accounts payable and accrued expenses” in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

These interest rate derivative agreements are the only assets or liabilities that we record at fair value on a recurring basis. The valuation of these assets and liabilities is determined using widely accepted techniques, including discounted cash flow analysis. These techniques consider the contractual terms of the derivatives (including the period to maturity) and use observable market-based inputs such as interest rate curves and implied volatilities. We also incorporate credit valuation adjustments into the fair value measurements to reflect non-performance risk on both our part and that of the respective counterparties.

We have determined that the majority of the inputs used to value our derivatives fall within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, although the credit valuation adjustments associated with our derivatives use Level 3 inputs such as estimates of current credit spreads to evaluate the likelihood of default by us and our counterparties. As of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, we assessed the significance of the impact of the credit valuation adjustments on the overall valuation of our derivative positions and determined that the credit valuation adjustments were not significant to the overall valuation of our derivatives. As a result, we have determined that our derivative valuations are classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

Amounts reported in accumulated other comprehensive income related to derivatives will be reclassified to earnings over time as the hedged items are recognized in earnings. Approximately $2.6 million and $4.9 million was reclassified as a reduction to interest expense during the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. As interest payments on our derivatives are made over the next 12 months, we estimate the decrease to interest expense to be approximately $10.8 million, assuming the current SOFR curve.

Unrealized gains and losses on our interest rate derivative agreements are the only components of the change in accumulated other comprehensive income.