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Loans Held-for-Investment, Net of Allowance for Credit Losses
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2026
Receivables [Abstract]  
Loans Held-for-Investment, Net of Allowance for Credit Losses Loans Held-for-Investment, Net of Allowance for Credit Losses
The following tables summarize the Company’s loans held-for-investment by asset type, property type and geographic location as of March 31, 2026, and December 31, 2025:
March 31, 2026
(dollars in thousands)
Senior
Loans(1)
Unpaid principal balance$1,514,892 
Unamortized net deferred origination fees
(4,795)
Allowance for credit losses(147,298)
Carrying value$1,362,799 
Unfunded commitments$68,005 
Number of loans40 
Weighted average coupon(3)
5.6%
Weighted average years to maturity(4)
0.5
December 31, 2025
(dollars in thousands)
Senior
Loans(1)
B-Notes(2)
Total
Unpaid principal balance$1,677,017 $12,950 $1,689,967 
Unamortized net deferred origination fees
(6,323)— (6,323)
Allowance for credit losses(145,891)(21)(145,912)
Carrying value$1,524,803 $12,929 $1,537,732 
Unfunded commitments$77,399 $— $77,399 
Number of loans42 43 
Weighted average coupon(3)
6.2%8.0%6.2%
Weighted average years to maturity(4)
0.51.10.5
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(1)Loans primarily secured by a first priority lien on commercial real property and related personal property and also includes, when applicable, any companion subordinate loans or other investments.
(2)A subordinate loan secured by the same mortgage as the senior loan. During the three months ended March 31, 2026, the B-Note was sold, resulting in a realized loss on loan sale of $(18.0) thousand.
(3)Weighted average coupon inclusive of the impact of nonaccrual loans.
(4)Based on contractual maturity date, including maturity defaulted loans with no remaining term. Certain loans are subject to contractual extension options with such conditions stipulated in the applicable loan documents. Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities stated herein as certain borrowers may have the right to prepay with or without paying a prepayment fee. The Company may also extend contractual maturities in connection with certain loan modifications.
(dollars in thousands)March 31, 2026December 31, 2025
Property TypeCarrying Value% of Loan PortfolioCarrying Value% of Loan Portfolio
Office$677,307 49.7%$670,061 43.6%
Multifamily379,432 27.8%480,737 31.3%
Hotel90,222 6.6%106,208 6.9%
Retail60,865 4.5%126,757 8.2%
Industrial113,869 8.4%113,791 7.4%
Other41,104 3.0%40,178 2.6%
Total$1,362,799 100.0%$1,537,732 100.0%
(dollars in thousands)March 31, 2026December 31, 2025
Geographic LocationCarrying Value% of Loan PortfolioCarrying Value% of Loan Portfolio
Northeast$385,065 28.3%$384,371 25.0%
Southwest334,966 24.6%330,382 21.5%
West155,870 11.4%233,741 15.2%
Midwest154,816 11.4%259,115 16.9%
Southeast332,082 24.3%330,123 21.4%
Total$1,362,799 100.0%$1,537,732 100.0%
Loan Portfolio Activity
The following tables summarize activity related to loans held-for-investment, net of allowance for credit losses, for the three months ended March 31, 2026, and 2025:
Three Months Ended March 31, 2026
(in thousands)Amortized CostAllowance for Credit LossesCarrying Value
Balance at beginning of period$1,683,644 $(145,912)$1,537,732 
Originations, additional fundings, upsizing of loans and capitalized deferred interest(1)
14,279 — 14,279 
Repayments(176,481)— (176,481)
Transfers to loans held-for-sale, net of discount at time of transfer(12,873)— (12,873)
(Decrease) increase from net deferred fees
(128)— (128)
Amortization of net deferred fees1,656 — 1,656 
Benefit from (provision for) credit losses
— (1,086)(1,086)
Recoveries of previous write-offs— (300)(300)
Balance at end of period$1,510,097 $(147,298)$1,362,799 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2025
(in thousands)Amortized CostAllowance for Credit LossesCarrying Value
Balance at beginning of period$2,097,375 $(199,727)$1,897,648 
Originations, additional fundings, upsizing of loans and capitalized deferred interest10,475 — 10,475 
Repayments(83,781)— (83,781)
Transfers to real estate owned(2)
(63,353)— (63,353)
(Decrease) increase from net deferred fees
(329)— (329)
Amortization of net deferred fees1,910 — 1,910 
Provision for credit losses— (2,193)(2,193)
Write-offs(24,638)24,638 — 
Balance at end of period$1,937,659 $(177,282)$1,760,377 
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(1)Includes fundings of $1.4 million of other investments classified as loans held-for-investment during the three months ended March 31, 2026.
(2)Total transfers to real estate owned of $71.0 million comprised of $63.4 million of loans held-for-investment and $7.6 million in related receivables.
Allowance for Credit Losses
The following table presents the changes for the three months ended March 31, 2026, and 2025 in the allowance for credit losses on loans held-for-investment:
Loans Held-for-Investment
Unfunded Loan Commitments(1)
Specific ReserveGeneral ReserveTotal Specific and General ReserveTotal General ReserveTotal Allowance for Credit Losses
Three Months Ended March 31, 2026
Balance at beginning of period$104,466 $41,446 $145,912 $2,517 $148,429 
Provision for (benefit from) credit losses
14,869 (13,783)1,086 (1,302)(216)
Recoveries of previous write-offs300 — 300 — 300 
Balance at end of period$119,635 $27,663 $147,298 $1,215 $148,513 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2025
Balance at beginning of period$154,687 $45,040 $199,727 $1,303 $201,030 
Provision for (benefit from) credit losses
4,204 (2,011)2,193 1,577 3,770 
Write-off(24,638)— (24,638)— (24,638)
Balance at end of period$134,253 $43,029 $177,282 $2,880 $180,162 
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(1)The current expected credit loss, or CECL, reserve for unfunded commitments is included in “Other liabilities” on the condensed consolidated balance sheets.
During the three months ended March 31, 2026, the Company recorded a net increase of $0.1 million in its total allowance for credit losses on its loan portfolio primarily due to a provision for credit losses on three loans that were individually assessed for the first time, largely offset by a benefit from credit losses in the general reserve due to improving macroeconomic forecasts.
As of March 31, 2026, the Company had seven collateral-dependent loans with an aggregate principal balance of $333.6 million, for which the Company recorded an allowance for credit losses of $119.6 million. The performance of the collateral properties securing these loans, which include two office buildings, one retail property, two hotel properties and two multifamily properties, has been impacted by an uncertain commercial real estate market and macroeconomic outlook, which includes weakening in credit fundamentals, capital markets volatility and significantly reduced real estate transaction activity, and a higher cost of capital driven by elevated interest rates. These macroeconomic and market factors have resulted in the slowing of business plan execution and reduced market liquidity, thereby impacting the borrowers’ ability to either sell or refinance their properties to repay the Company’s loans. See Note 8 - Fair Value, for further detail on the fair value measurement of these loans.
Nonaccrual Loans
The following table presents the changes in the amortized cost of loans held-for-investment on nonaccrual status for the three months ended March 31, 2026, and 2025:
Three Months Ended March 31,
(in thousands)20262025
Nonaccrual loan amortized cost at beginning of period $277,496 $453,052 
Addition of nonaccrual loan amortized cost65,873 — 
Reduction of nonaccrual loan amortized cost(150)(98,341)
Nonaccrual loan amortized cost at end of period$343,219 $354,711 
As of March 31, 2026, the Company had seven senior loans, and four other investments classified as loans held-for-investment, with a total unpaid principal balance of $344.0 million and amortized cost of $343.2 million that were held on nonaccrual status, compared to five senior loans with a total unpaid principal balance of $354.9 million and amortized cost of $354.7 million that were held on nonaccrual status as of March 31, 2025. All other loans were considered current with respect to principal and interest payments due as of March 31, 2026, and 2025.
Loan Modifications
As part of its asset and portfolio management strategy, the Company may amend or modify a loan depending on the loan’s specific facts and circumstances. These loan modifications typically include additional time for the borrower to refinance or sell the collateral property, adjustment or waiver of performance tests that are prerequisite to the extension of a loan’s maturity, and/
or deferral of scheduled principal payments. In exchange for a modification, the Company may receive a partial repayment of principal, a short-term accrual of capitalized interest for a portion of interest due, a cash infusion to replenish interest or capital improvement reserves, termination of all or a portion of the remaining unfunded loan commitment, additional call protection, and/or an increase in the loan coupon or fees, among other items.
During the 12 months ended March 31, 2026, the Company entered into the following four loan modifications that met the disclosure requirements pursuant to ASC 326.
During the three months ended March 31, 2026, the Company completed the modification of a senior loan secured by an office property located in New York, NY, and the related unsecured note and equity interest classified as loans held-for-investment. As of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, the senior loan had a principal balance and amortized cost of $69.2 million and $69.1 million, respectively. The terms of the senior loan modification included, among other things, a 1-year extension of the fully-extended maturity date to December 9, 2026, with one 12-month option to extend to December 9, 2027. The modification of the unsecured note and equity interest included, among other things, (i) a 1-year extension of the fully-extended maturity date to December 9, 2026, with one 12-month option to extend to December 9, 2027, (ii) a $4.8 million upsizing of the total commitment of the unsecured note, and (iii) a $0.1 million investment in exchange for an additional equity interest of 5%. The unsecured note earns deferred interest, which carries an accrual rate of 11%. Due to the uncertainty of collection of any unsecured note interest, the Company is not accruing any income on the unsecured note. As of March 31, 2026, the senior loan, unsecured note and equity interest had an aggregate principal balance and amortized cost of $73.4 million. The senior loan was performing pursuant to its modified contractual terms and accruing interest income on the consolidated statements of income as of March 31, 2026.
During the three months ended December 31, 2025, the Company completed the modification of a senior loan secured by an office property located in Encino, CA. As of March 31, 2026, and December 31, 2025, the senior loan had a principal balance of $43.5 million and $43.4 million, respectively, and an amortized cost of $43.4 million and $43.2 million, respectively. The terms of the modification included, among other things; (i) a two-year extension of the fully extended maturity date to October 9, 2028; and (ii) a $3.8 million upsizing of the total commitment of the loan. Additionally, the Company made a $1.6 million non-controlling preferred equity investment in a limited liability company, or LLC, that is the borrower of the senior loan with an initial redemption date of October 9, 2026, which is determined by the maturity date of the associated senior loan. The Company may invest up to an additional $2.0 million in the preferred equity investment. The preferred equity investment will earn a deferred preferred return, which carries an accrual rate of 12%. Due to the uncertainty of collection of any preferred equity investment accrued amounts, the Company is not accruing any income on the preferred equity investment. The preferred equity investment is included in the Company's consolidated balance sheets within loans held-for-investment. As of March 31, 2026, the senior loan and preferred equity investment had an aggregate principal balance of $45.2 million and an aggregate amortized cost of $45.0 million. The senior loan was performing pursuant to its modified contractual terms and accruing interest income on the consolidated statements of income as of March 31, 2026.
During the three months ended September 30, 2025, the Company completed the modification of a senior loan secured by a hotel property located in Tempe, AZ. As of March 31, 2026, and December 31, 2025, the loan had a principal balance of $27.3 million and $26.9 million, respectively, and an amortized cost of $27.3 million and $26.9 million, respectively. The terms of the modification included, among other things: (i) an extension of the fully extended maturity date to May 9, 2026; and (ii) a $2.5 million upsizing of the total commitment of the loan, resulting in an aggregate $3.7 million upsizing of the total commitment when considering other modifications occurring during the 12 months ended March 31, 2026. Due to the uncertainty with respect to the collection of future principal and interest, the loan was deemed collateral dependent, assigned a risk rating of “5” and was placed on nonaccrual status. The senior loan was performing pursuant to its modified contractual terms as of March 31, 2026.
During the three months ended June 30, 2025, the Company completed the modification of a senior loan secured by a hotel property located in Minneapolis, MN. As of March 31, 2026, and December 31, 2025, the loan had a principal balance of $39.4 million and $38.0 million, respectively, and an amortized cost of $39.4 million and $38.0 million, respectively. The terms of the modification included, among other things: (i) a three-year extension of the fully extended maturity date to May 9, 2028, with one 12-month option to extend to May 9, 2029; (ii) a restructuring of the loan into a senior note and a subordinate note that was immediately charged off; and (iii) an accrued pay spread. As a result of the modification, the Company recognized a write-off of approximately $(15.4) million, which had been reserved for through a previously recorded allowance for credit losses. The senior note was performing pursuant to its modified contractual terms as of March 31, 2026.
Loan Risk Ratings
The Company’s primary credit quality indicators are its risk ratings. The Company evaluates the credit quality of each loan at least quarterly by assessing the risk factors of each loan and assigning a risk rating based on a variety of factors. Risk factors that are considered in the assessment include, but are not limited to, property type, geographic and local market dynamics,
physical condition, leasing and tenant profile, projected cash flow, collateral performance, loan structure and exit plan, origination loan-to-value, or LTV, project sponsorship and other factors deemed necessary. The Company evaluates these factors with respect to each loan investment on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration such loan’s facts and circumstances at the time. The risk factors may be given different weightings and consideration depending on each loan’s situation. Loans are rated “1” (less risk) through “5” (greater risk), which ratings are defined as follows:
1 –Lower Risk
2 –Average Risk
3 –Acceptable Risk
4 –Higher Risk: A loan that has exhibited material deterioration in cash flows and/or other credit factors, which, if negative trends continue, could be indicative of probability of principal loss.
5 –Loss Likely: A loan that has a significantly increased probability of principal loss.
The following table presents the number of loans, unpaid principal balance and carrying value by risk rating for loans held-for-investment as of March 31, 2026, and December 31, 2025:
(dollars in thousands)March 31, 2026December 31, 2025
Risk RatingNumber of LoansUnpaid Principal BalanceCarrying ValueNumber of LoansUnpaid Principal BalanceCarrying Value
1$106,541 $105,840 $293,896 $292,614 
2204,120 202,684 268,935 265,628 
319 674,457 658,000 20 706,363 676,253 
4265,120 240,960 172,086 159,618 
5264,654 155,315 248,687 143,619 
Total40 $1,514,892 $1,362,799 43 $1,689,967 $1,537,732 
As of March 31, 2026, the weighted average risk rating of the Company’s loan held-for-investment portfolio was 3.2, versus 2.9 as of December 31, 2025, weighted by unpaid principal balance. The change in portfolio risk rating as of March 31, 2026, versus December 31, 2025, is mainly a result of select loan downgrades, two loan repayments with a risk rating of “1” and one loan sale with a risk rating of “1” during the three months ended March 31, 2026.
As of March 31, 2026, the Company assigned a risk rating of “5” to five senior loans with an aggregate outstanding principal balance of $264.7 million. These loans were assigned a risk rating of “5” resulting from a variety of factors including the challenging office leasing environment, local market fundamentals, uncertain and volatile capital market conditions resulting in limited liquidity for real estate transactions, further pressure on property values and other factors related to property specific operating performance and due to the borrowers’ unwillingness to make further capital commitments to support the collateral properties.
The following tables present the carrying value of loans held-for-investment as of March 31, 2026, and December 31, 2025, by risk rating and year of origination:
March 31, 2026
(dollars in thousands)Origination Year
Risk Rating20262025202420232022PriorTotal
1$— $— $— $— $46,551 $59,289 $105,840 
2— — — — 68,342 134,342 202,684 
3— — — — 107,183 550,817 658,000 
4— — — 55,991 — 184,969 240,960 
5— — — — 34,818 120,497 155,315 
Total$— $— $— $55,991 $256,894 $1,049,914 $1,362,799 
Gross write-offs$— $— $— $— $— $— $— 
December 31, 2025
(dollars in thousands)Origination Year
Risk Rating20252024202320222021PriorTotal
1$— $— $— $113,678 $37,477 $141,459 $292,614 
2— — — 113,940 151,688 — 265,628 
3— — 54,844 60,395 161,020 399,994 676,253 
4— — — — 62,556 97,062 159,618 
5— — — 34,818 — 108,801 143,619 
Total$— $— $54,844 $322,831 $412,741 $747,316 $1,537,732 
Gross write-offs$— $— $— $— $(15,361)$(65,137)$(80,498)