Franklin BSP Realty Trust, Inc. (FBRT) NewPoint Acquisition Overview (Transcript)

Core Viewpoint - The acquisition of Newpoint by FBRT is a strategic move to enhance income stability and long-term growth in book value per share [3]. Company Overview - FBRT has successfully closed the acquisition of Newpoint on July 1, which is a leading vertically integrated commercial real estate finance company [3]. - Newpoint specializes in loan origination, servicing, asset management, and offers a suite of agency products [3]. - Newpoint is one of only 19 multifamily originators in the U.S. approved by all three Government-Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs): Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and FHA/HUD [3]. Strategic Implications - The acquisition adds a scaled agency origination and servicing platform to FBRT, which is expected to enhance income stability [3]. - This move creates a pathway for long-term growth in book value per share for FBRT [3].