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Manhattan Bridge Capital(LOAN) - 2024 Q4 - Annual Report

Loan Origination and Portfolio - The company has originated loans ranging from 40,000toamaximumof40,000 to a maximum of 3.6 million, with a lending policy limiting the maximum loan amount to the lower of 9.9% of the aggregate loan portfolio or 4million[19].Thetypicalinterestrateforloansintheportfolioisfixedat94 million[19]. - The typical interest rate for loans in the portfolio is fixed at 9% to 13% per year, with a maximum initial term of 12 months[19][35]. - The company focuses on selectively originating loans secured by first mortgages on residential and commercial real estate in the New York metropolitan area, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Florida[22]. - The company has a disciplined lending approach, utilizing rigorous underwriting and loan closing procedures to evaluate risks and merits of transactions[29]. - The company believes current market dynamics present opportunities for selectively originating high-quality first mortgage loans due to a demand/supply imbalance[22][23]. - Loans originated decreased from 56,301,000 in 2023 to 41,966,000in2024,adeclineofapproximately25.541,966,000 in 2024, a decline of approximately 25.5%[45]. - Loans repaid also decreased from 57,736,000 in 2023 to 49,090,000in2024,representingadecreaseofabout1549,090,000 in 2024, representing a decrease of about 15%[45]. - The principal amount of loans earning interest fell from 73,048,000 in 2023 to 65,974,000in2024,areductionofapproximately9.165,974,000 in 2024, a reduction of approximately 9.1%[45]. - The number of loans outstanding decreased from 120 in 2023 to 95 in 2024, a decline of about 20.8%[45]. - The percentage of loans secured by properties in the New York metropolitan area decreased from 97.5% in 2023 to 95.8% in 2024[45]. - The company has made loans to four different entities totaling 7.2 million, representing 11.0% of its loan portfolio, indicating borrower concentration risk[125]. Financial Position and Debt - As of December 31, 2024, the company's unfunded commitment was approximately 7.2million,downfrom7.2 million, down from 7.98 million in 2023[31]. - The company has a 32.5millioncreditlineagreementwithWebsterBusinessCreditCorporation,FlushingBank,andMizrahiTefahotBankLtd.[28].Thecompanyhasacreditlineofupto32.5 million credit line agreement with Webster Business Credit Corporation, Flushing Bank, and Mizrahi Tefahot Bank Ltd.[28]. - The company has a credit line of up to 32.5 million, with 16,427,874outstandingasofDecember31,2024[52].ThetotaldebtasofDecember31,2024,was16,427,874 outstanding as of December 31, 2024[52]. - The total debt as of December 31, 2024, was 22,331,000, with total sources of capital amounting to 67,929,000[53].Theexistingcreditlineof67,929,000[53]. - The existing credit line of 32.5 million with Webster, Flushing, and Mizrahi expires on February 28, 2026, and contains various covenants that could impact the company's growth and REIT qualification[127]. - If the company fails to comply with the covenants of the credit line, it may face immediate repayment obligations, potentially requiring asset sales[129]. - The company has no formal policy limiting the amount of debt incurred, which could increase financial risk and reduce cash available for shareholder distributions[131]. - The company may incur substantial additional indebtedness in the future, which could exacerbate the risks associated with its leverage[96]. REIT Status and Distributions - The company aims to distribute at least 90% of its REIT taxable income to shareholders to maintain its REIT status[18]. - The company must maintain at least 75% of its assets in qualified REIT real estate assets to avoid adverse tax consequences, which could limit operational flexibility[136]. - The company is required to distribute at least 90% of its REIT taxable income to maintain its REIT status, with 100% of total distributions for the tax year 2024 characterized as non-qualified dividends[208]. - If the company distributes less than 100% of its taxable income, it will incur a 4% nondeductible excise tax on the undistributed amount[140]. - The company may face difficulties in generating sufficient cash flow to meet REIT distribution requirements, potentially requiring asset sales or borrowing on unfavorable terms[144]. Market and Competitive Environment - The company operates in a highly competitive market, facing competition from various financial institutions, which may limit its ability to originate loans with favorable interest rates[85]. - The company has expanded its operations into New Jersey, Connecticut, and Florida markets, facing competition from established lenders[56]. - The company’s access to financing may be limited, affecting its ability to maximize returns and manage its loan portfolio effectively[187]. Risk Factors - The company’s profitability is significantly dependent on the management's ability to generate attractive risk-adjusted loans consistently[87]. - The company may change its investment and financing strategies without shareholder consent, which could adversely affect the market value of its common shares[86]. - The company faces risks related to borrower defaults and the potential for losses if collateral values decline[117]. - A prolonged economic slowdown or recession could impair asset performance and increase funding costs, negatively affecting financial condition and operations[112]. - The geographic concentration of the loan portfolio in the New York metropolitan area increases vulnerability to local economic downturns, potentially leading to higher default rates[110]. - The lack of liquidity in the loan portfolio may hinder the ability to sell assets quickly, potentially realizing less than the outstanding loan balance[109]. - Rising prepayment rates on loans could adversely impact revenue and operating results, particularly in declining interest rate environments[108]. - Environmental liabilities could adversely affect the value of properties acquired or underlying investments, impacting financial condition and shareholder distributions[121]. Cybersecurity and Operational Risks - The company experienced a cybersecurity incident in June 2022, although it did not suffer financial loss, it raised concerns about potential future risks[97]. - The company is continuously investing in advanced cybersecurity measures to mitigate risks, although no material impact from cybersecurity incidents has been reported to date[98]. - The company engages third-party service providers for cybersecurity evaluations and audits to address new challenges[200]. - The company’s cybersecurity efforts are integrated into its overall enterprise risk management strategy, focusing on identifying and mitigating threats[198]. Management and Shareholder Dynamics - As of December 31, 2024, the CEO, Assaf Ran, owns 22.8% of the outstanding common shares, which may lead to significant control over corporate actions[163]. - Shareholders' interests may not always align with those of Noteholders, as shareholders may prioritize long-term performance over short-term cash flow[173]. - The company has significant control over MBC Funding II, which may lead to conflicts of interest regarding the best interests of Noteholders[177]. Miscellaneous - The current monthly rent for the company's executive office is 5,330,withtheleaseexpiringonNovember30,2027[202].ThecommonsharestradedonTheNasdaqCapitalMarketexperiencedvolatility,withapricerangeof5,330, with the lease expiring on November 30, 2027[202]. - The common shares traded on The Nasdaq Capital Market experienced volatility, with a price range of 4.27 to 5.91in2023and5.91 in 2023 and 4.60 to $5.90 in 2024[193]. - The company is authorized to issue up to 25,000,000 common shares and 5,000,000 preferred shares, with 11,757,058 common shares issued and 11,438,651 common shares outstanding as of March 4, 2025[167].