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Borrowings
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Borrowings

9. Borrowings

 

The following table displays our borrowings:

  

 

   December 31, 2025   December 31, 2024 
Borrowing Source          
Purchase and sale agreements and other secured borrowings  $18,431   $20,359 
Secured line of credit from affiliates   26    743 
Less: deferred financing fees   (12)   - 
Notes payable secured, net   18,445    21,102 
           
Unsecured line of credit (senior)   -    750 
Other unsecured debt (senior subordinated)   1,812    1,812 
Unsecured Notes through our public offering, gross   22,164    19,968 
Other unsecured debt (subordinated)   10,901    11,707 
Other unsecured debt (junior subordinated)   1,126    1,126 
Less: deferred financing fees   (229)   (150)
Notes payable unsecured, net   35,774    35,213 
           
Total Borrowings  $54,219   $56,315 

 

 

Year Maturing  Total Amount Maturing   Public Offering   Other Unsecured   Secured Borrowings
2026  $22,990   $2,383   $4,425     16,182
2027   11,639    6,993    2,371     2,275
2028   14,326    11,047    3,279    
2029   5,505    1,741    3,764    
2030 and thereafter               
Total  $54,460   $22,164   $13,839   $ 18,457

 

Secured Borrowings

 

Loan Purchase and Sale Agreements

 

The Company has two purchase and sale agreements where we are the seller of portions of loans we originate. The two purchasers are Builder Finance, Inc. (“Builder Finance”) and S.K. Funding, LLC (“S.K. Funding”). Generally, the purchasers buy between 50% and 85% of each loan sold. They receive interest rates ranging from 8% to our interest rate charged to the borrower. The purchasers generally do not receive any of the loan fees we charge. We have the right to call some of the loans sold, with some restrictions. Once sold, the purchaser must fund their portion of the loans purchased. We service the loans. Also, there are limited put options in some cases, whereby the purchaser can cause us to repurchase a loan. The loan purchase and sale agreements are recorded as secured borrowings. However, an amendment to S.K. Funding’s agreement allowes the Company to sell participating interest in loans which is explained further below.

 

As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the there is not a limit of maximum principal on the Builder Finance line and the principal was $1,459 and $4,418, respectively. The interest rate on the borrowings was 8.99% and 11.00% as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The agreement has a term of 12 months and renews automatically for an additional 12 months unless either party provides written notice of intent not to renew at least six months prior to the end of the term. During the periods ending December 31, 2025 and 2024, interest expense was $323 and $704, respectively.

 

As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the maximum principal on the S.K. Funding line was $6,500 for both period end dates. Borrowings up to $1,400 over the principal amount may be unsecured. There were $0 of unsecured borrowings as of both December 31, 2025 and 2024. The interest rate on the borrowings was 10.00% and 9.50% as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The agreement has a term of 12 months and renews automatically for an additional 12 months unless either party provides written notice of intent not to renew at least six months prior to the end of the term. Additionally, the Company executed an amendment to the agreement with S.K. Funding that allowed the Company to sell participating interests in loans. The balance of the portion sold on these loans is removed from the balance sheet of the Company and interest on the portion sold is not reflected in our statement of operations. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the loan receivable principal balance sold under this agreement was $1,400.

 

Lines of Credit

 

Lines of Credit with Mr. Wallach and His Affiliates

 

As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company had $26 and $743 borrowed against its lines of credit from affiliates, respectively, which have a total limit of $2,500 and $2,500 as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. During the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company paid $400 towards the balance of a line of credit with Daniel M. Wallach (our Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Managers). As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, interest expense for lines of credit from affiliates was $45 and $51, respectively.

 

 

Line of Credit with Shuman

 

During July 2017, we entered into a line of credit agreement (the “Shuman LOC Agreement”) with Steven K. Shuman, which is now held by Cindy K. Shuman. Pursuant to the Shuman LOC Agreement, Shuman provides us with a revolving line of credit (the “Shuman LOC”) with the following terms:

 

  Principal not to exceed $1,325;
  Secured with assignments of certain notes and mortgages;
  Cost of funds to us of 10%; and
  Due in July 2026; however, will automatically renew for additional 12-month periods, unless either party gives notice to not renew.

 

As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the outstanding amount pursuant to the Shuman LOC was $125. Interest expense was $13 for both years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.

 

Line of Credit with Judith Swanson

 

During December 2021, the Swanson Line of Credit (“Swanson LOC”) was assigned to Judith Swanson (“Judith Swanson LOC”), as trustee of a trust. Pursuant to the Swanson Modification Agreement, the Judith Swanson LOC provides us with a revolving line of credit with the following terms:

 

  Principal not to exceed $7,000;
  Secured with assignments of certain notes and mortgages;
  Cost of funds to us of 8.25%; and
  Due in July 2026; however, will automatically renew for additional 12-month periods, unless either party gives notice to not renew.

 

The Judith Swanson LOC was fully borrowed on the secured and unsecured portion of the line of credit as of December 31, 2025 and 2024. In addition, the secured balance on the Judith Swanson LOC was $6,407 and $6,000, as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. Interest expense was $651 and $640 for the years December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.

 

United Lines of Credit

 

In January 2025, we entered into a revolving line of credit with United Bank for $2,275, maturing in January 2027. The interest rate on this line of credit is 5.5%. As of December 31, 2025, the amount due on this line of credit was $2,275. The line of credit is collateralized by an investment in certificates of deposit totaling $2,275 as of December 31, 2025.

 

 

In January 2025, we entered into a revolving line of credit with United Bank for $725, with an expiration date of January 2040. The interest rate on this line of credit is 7.5%. There were no amounts outstanding pursuant to this revolving line of credit as of December 31, 2025. The Company’s office in Jacksonville, FL, is used as collateral for this line of credit.

 

Liberty Savings Bank Line of Credit

 

In December 2025, we entered into a revolving line of credit with Liberty Savings Bank for $5,000 and can be terminated on 90 days written notice. The interest rate on this line of credit varies and is indexed to the current Prime rate plus 0.5%. As of December 31, 2025, there were no amounts borrowed under this line of credit. The line of credit will be secured with assignments of certain notes and mortgages when drawn upon.

 

Other Lines of Credit

 

During 2020 and 2019, we entered into one and four line of credit agreements, respectively (the “Other LOC Agreements”). Pursuant to the Other LOC Agreements, the lenders provide us with revolving lines of credit with the following terms:

 

  Principal not to exceed $6,063;
  Secured with assignments of certain notes and mortgages;
  Interest rates vary and are generally indexed to Prime plus a margin
  Terms generally allow the lenders to give one month’s notice after which the principal balance of a New LOC Agreement will be reduced to a zero over the next six months.

 

The total balance of the Other LOC Agreements was $1,666 and $2,965 as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. Interest expense was $246 and $296 for the year ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.

 

Hanna Holdings, Inc. Loan

 

This loan was debt acquired in the 339 acquisition which 339 used the loan to originally purchase the property.

 

  Principal not to exceed $1,250
  Secured with a second position mortgage
  7% interest rate
  Due in December 2027, but payable with a payoff associated with each lot sale. Interest accrues and is paid upon each payoff of principal.

 

During the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company paid off the loan with Hanna Holdings Inc. through the sale of 339 land parcels. As of December 31, 2024, the secured note payable to Hanna Holdings, Inc., was $350.

 

 

Secured Borrowings Secured by Loan Assets

 

As of December 31, 2025, the Company pledged $33,179 of loans as collateral on $16,156 of secured notes payable.

 

As of December 31, 2024, the Company pledged $32,614 of loans as collateral on $20,009 of secured notes payable.

 

Unsecured Borrowings

 

Unsecured Notes through the Public Offering (“Notes Program”)

 

The effective interest rate on borrowings through our Notes Program as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, was 8.90% and 10.08%, respectively.

 

We generally offer four durations at any given time, ranging from 12 to 48 months from the date of issuance. Our fourth public offering, which was declared effective on September 16, 2022, includes a mandatory early redemption option on all Notes, provided that the proceeds are reinvested. In our historical offerings, there were limited rights of early redemption. Our 36-month Note sold in our third public note offering had a mandatory early redemption option, subject to certain conditions.

 

The following table is a roll forward of our Notes Program:

  

December 31,

2025

  

December 31,

2024

 
         
Gross notes outstanding, beginning of period  $19,968   $20,854 
Notes issued   7,612    5,257 
Note repayments / redemptions   (5,416)   (6,143)
           
Gross notes outstanding, end of period   22,164    19,968 
           
Less deferred financing costs, net   (229)   (150)
           
Notes outstanding, net  $21,935   $19,818 

 

The following is a roll forward of deferred financing costs:

  

  

December 31,

2025

  

December 31,

2024

 
         
Deferred financing costs, beginning balance  $1,060   $939 
Additions   242    121 
Deferred financing costs, ending balance  $1,302   $1,060 
Less accumulated amortization   (1,073)   (910)
Deferred financing costs, net  $229   $150 

 

The following is a roll forward of the accumulated amortization of deferred financing costs:

  

  

December 31,

2025

  

December 31,

2024

 
         
Accumulated amortization, beginning balance  $910   $703 
Additions   163    207 
Accumulated amortization, ending balance  $1,073   $910 

 

 

Other Unsecured Debts

 

Our other unsecured debts are detailed below:

  

Loan 

Maturity

Date

 

Interest

Rate(1)

  

December 31,

2025

  

December 31,

2024

 
Unsecured Line of Credit  March 2024   10.0%   592    1,000 
Unsecured Line of Credit  April 2026   10.0%   500    500 
Unsecured Line of Credit – Senior Subordinated  January 2027   10.0%       750 
Subordinated Promissory Note  February 2027   9.0%   600    600 
Subordinated Promissory Note  March 2026   9.75%   500    500 
Subordinated Promissory Note  December 2027   10.0%   20    20 
Subordinated Promissory Note  January 2025   10.0%   15    15 
Subordinated Promissory Note  February 2027   8.5%   200    200 
Subordinated Promissory Note  March 2027   10.0%   26    26 
Subordinated Promissory Note  November 2026   9.5%   200    200 
Subordinated Promissory Note  March 2027   9.5%   1,000     
Subordinated Promissory Note  April 2025   10.0%       202 
Subordinated Promissory Note  July 2025   8.0%       100 
Subordinated Promissory Note  September 2027   10%   108    108 
Subordinated Promissory Note  October 2025   8.0%       100 
Subordinated Promissory Note  July 2028   8.5%   100     
Subordinated Promissory Note  December 2025   8.0%       180 
Subordinated Promissory Note  August 2026   8.0%   291    291 
Senior Subordinated Promissory Note  July 2026(2)   1.0%   740    740 
Junior Subordinated Promissory Note  July 2026(2)   20.0%   460    460 
Senior Subordinated Promissory Note  October 2028(2)   1.0%   1,072    1,072 
Junior Subordinated Promissory Note  October 2028(2)   20.0%   666    666 
Subordinated Promissory Note  March 2029   10.0%   1,200    1,200 
Subordinated Promissory Note  May 2027   10.0%   97    97 
Subordinated Promissory Note  November 2027   10.0%   120    120 
Subordinated Promissory Note  June 2025   10.0%       1,000 
Subordinated Promissory Note  April 2028   10.0%   149    149 
Subordinated Promissory Note  April 2029   11.0%   2,000    2,000 
Subordinated Promissory Note  January 2025   11.0%       1,007 
Subordinated Promissory Note  October 2027   8.50%   200    200 
Subordinated Promissory Note  October 2028   10.0%   1,043    1,043 
Subordinated Promissory Note  December 2028   10.0%   149    149 
Subordinated Promissory Note  October 2026   10.0%   1,142     
Subordinated Promissory Note  April 2029   9.0%   301     
Subordinated Promissory Note  December 2029   8.0%   248     
Subordinated Promissory Note  October 2028   8.5%   100     
Subordinated Promissory Note  Varies (3)   Prime+1.5%        700 
Total Other Unsecured Debt          $13,839   $15,395 

 

(1) Interest rate per annum, based upon actual days outstanding and a 365/366-day year.
   
(2) These notes were issued to the same holder and, when calculated together, yield a blended rate of 10% per annum.
   
(3) Lender may elect to terminate, effective semi-annually as of August 16 and/or February 16 of any given year.