Strong Liquidity Position
The company reported current liquidity of $310 million, with $145 million in unrestricted cash and $56 million in approved but undrawn borrowings available on warehouse lines.
Positive Loan Inquiries and Pipeline
Despite market volatility, the company has seen a considerable increase in loan inquiries and is actively evaluating and quoting new loans daily.
Progress in Portfolio Management
For the first time since 2022, year-to-date deployments have outpaced repayments, CECL levels have remained stable, and watch list exposure has been reduced.
Successful REO Asset Sales
The company is in the final stages of exiting its Phoenix multifamily property and has sold one REO office property for $5 million, with strong interest in remaining REO multifamily properties.
Share Repurchase Program
The company repurchased approximately 200,000 shares at an average price of $5.59 and is trading at a 45% discount to its undepreciated book value.