Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue totaled $57.5 million, including $43.2 million in interest income, $8.6 million in fees from loans, and $5.2 million from LLC partnership investments [30] - Operating and other costs totaled $97.1 million, resulting in a GAAP net loss of $39.6 million, and a net loss available to common shareholders of $43.9 million after preferred stock dividends [30][31] - Book value per common share at year-end 2024 was $2.64, down from $3.83 in 2023, reflecting a year-over-year change of $1.19 [33][37] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The non-performing loan book grew year-over-year by $18.3 million to $102.9 million, with $36.3 million in foreclosure status [8][57] - The company funded approximately $134 million in loans, modifications, and extensions during the year [14] - The portfolio included 157 loans with a gross principal value of $377 million and a weighted average contractual interest rate of 12.53% [13] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company has diversified its portfolio across 14 states and the District of Columbia, with over 56% of the principal balance in residential real estate [14] - Multifamily investments generated approximately $5.1 million in revenues, representing a low-risk double-digit yield [20] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to stabilize its portfolio and position itself for future opportunities by removing non-performing loans and focusing on higher quality loans [9][10] - The company is pursuing a diversification strategy through partnerships, such as with Schemcrete Capital, to enhance its real estate finance capabilities [19][48] - The company plans to selectively build a pipeline of development projects to minimize completion risk and capture market rate earnings [16] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged the challenges faced in 2024 due to restrictive bank lending policies and increased construction costs, impacting borrowers' ability to refinance [7] - The company is optimistic about its financial position moving into 2025, with a focus on protecting liquidity and seeking cost-effective capital [22][49] - Management expressed confidence in resolving non-performing loans and expects to generate sufficient cash flow to meet upcoming obligations [25][50] Other Important Information - The company closed on a new credit facility with Needham Bank, providing up to $50 million of committed liquidity [21] - The board declared a quarterly common dividend of $0.05 per share, aligning future dividend declarations with preferred stock payments [46] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is the balance for the loans in non-accrual and foreclosure status as of Q4? - Non-performing loans are approximately $100 million as of December 31st, with significant progress made in resolving them [55] Question: Can you provide specifics on the loan sales? - The total UPB in the loan sale was $55.8 million, comprising 32 loans, with an average realization of around 68% [79][80] Question: What is the status of unfunded loan commitments? - Approximately $54 million in unfunded commitments exists, expected to be funded ratably over the year [72]

Core Viewpoint - Sachem Capital Corp. reported a significant decline in financial performance for the year ended December 31, 2024, primarily due to reduced loan originations and increased credit loss provisions, while expressing confidence in future growth through disciplined capital allocation and strong industry relationships [2][3][5]. Financial Performance - Total revenue for 2024 was $57.5 million, down from $64.7 million in 2023, attributed to fewer loan originations and lower interest and fee income [3]. - Interest income decreased to $43.2 million in 2024 from $49.3 million in 2023, while income from partnership investments rose by approximately 48.8% year-over-year [3]. - Total operating costs and expenses increased to $75.3 million in 2024 from $49.7 million in 2023, mainly due to a $21.3 million rise in provisions for credit losses [4]. - The net loss attributable to common shareholders for 2024 was $43.9 million, or $0.93 per share, compared to a net income of $12.1 million, or $0.27 per share, in 2023 [5]. Balance Sheet Overview - Total assets as of December 31, 2024, were $492.0 million, down from $620.9 million in 2023, primarily due to a $130.5 million reduction in loans held for investment [6]. - Total liabilities decreased to $310.3 million in 2024 from $390.8 million in 2023, largely due to the repayment of $58.3 million in unsecured notes and a $21.8 million reduction in lines of credit [6]. - Total shareholders' equity at year-end 2024 was $181.7 million, down from $230.1 million at year-end 2023, mainly due to the operational net loss and dividends paid [8]. Dividends and Shareholder Returns - In 2024, the company paid a total of $4.3 million in dividends to Series A Preferred Stockholders and $11.4 million to common shareholders [9]. - A dividend of $0.484375 per share on Series A Preferred Stock was declared on February 24, 2025, payable on March 31, 2025 [10]. - A quarterly dividend of $0.05 per common share was also declared on March 6, 2025, expected to be paid on March 31, 2025 [10]. Company Profile - Sachem Capital Corp. operates as a mortgage REIT, focusing on originating, underwriting, funding, servicing, and managing loans secured by first mortgages on real property [15]. - The company provides short-term, secured, nonbanking loans to real estate investors for property acquisition and improvement, maintaining a conservative loan-to-value ratio [15].

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- Sets Date for Fourth Quarter 2024 Earnings Release and Conference Call -BRANFORD, Conn., March 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sachem Capital Corp. (NYSE American: SACH) (the “Company”) announced today that its board of directors authorized and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.05 per common share to be paid to shareholders of record as of the close of trading on the NYSE American on March 17, 2025. The dividend is payable on March 31, 2025. The Company expects to release its fourth quarter 2024 financial ...

BRANFORD, Conn., Jan. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sachem Capital Corp. (NYSE:SACH) announced today the tax treatment for the Company's distributions on its common stock (CUSIP: 78590A109) and preferred stock (CUSIP: 78590A505) paid with respect to the calendar year ended December 31, 2024: COMMON STOCK TAX INFORMATION    Box 1aBox 1bBox 2aBox 3Box 5Record DatePayable DateRate per ShareOrdinary Dividends Per ShareQualified Dividends Per ShareTotal Capital Gain Per ShareNondividend Dist. Per ShareSection 199 ...

BRANFORD, Conn., Dec. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sachem Capital Corp. (NYSE:SACH) reminds holders that its 6.875% unsecured, unsubordinated Notes due December 30, 2024 ("Notes"), ticker symbol "SACC," will mature on December 30, 2024, as scheduled. The company will redeem the Notes at par plus accrued and unpaid interest up to, but not including, the maturity date. Sachem expects the last trading day for the Notes will be December 27, 2024.  After the maturity date, no Notes will remain outstanding. Ticke ...

Appoints Jeffrey C. Walraven Interim Chief Financial OfficerBRANFORD, Conn., Dec. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sachem Capital Corp. (NYSE: SACH) (the “Company”), a mortgage REIT that specializes in originating, underwriting, funding, servicing, and managing a portfolio of loans secured by first mortgages on real property, announced today that it is appointing board of directors’ member and audit committee member Jeffrey C. Walraven, Interim Chief Financial Officer. Nicholas Marcello, the Company’s Chief Fin ...

Sachem Capital Corp. (SACH) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.13 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.09. This compares to earnings of $0.12 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -244.44%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this company would post earnings of $0.11 per share when it actually produced a loss of $0.09, delivering a surprise of -181.82%.Over the last four quarters, the company has not ...

BRANFORD, Conn., Sept. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sachem Capital Corp. (NYSE American: SACH) announced today it has acquired a 20% membership interest for $5 million in Shem Creek Capital, LLC, the third-party management company of the Shem Creek ("Shem") private credit funds. Sachem also has the option to acquire up to an additional 10% membership interest in Shem, by early 2027, at a set valuation. Shem, established in 2008, is a commercial real estate finance company with a focus on providing debt capi ...

BirdImages/E+ via Getty Images Sachem Capital (NYSE:SACH) last declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.08 per share, a 27.3% dip from is prior quarter and $0.32 per share annualized for a 13.28% dividend yield. The dividend cut was coming, flagged in my last article on the mortgage R.EIT. SACH has now shed 30% of its value over the last 1-year, led by a sustained dip in book value which stood at roughly $3.76 per share at the end of the fiscal 2024 second quarter. Critically, there might be more dividend c ...