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Core Viewpoint - Sachem Capital Corp. reported its financial results for Q3 2025, highlighting a focus on disciplined portfolio management and capital preservation amid a challenging macroeconomic environment [2][3]. Financial Performance - Total revenue for Q3 2025 was $12.0 million, down from $14.8 million in Q3 2024, primarily due to lower net new origination and an increase in nonperforming loans [4]. - The effective interest rate on loans held for investment was 12.4% for Q3 2025, slightly down from 12.6% in Q3 2024 [4]. - Net loss attributable to common shareholders was $0.1 million, or $0.00 per share, compared to a net loss of $6.1 million, or $0.13 per share, in Q3 2024 [6]. Operating Costs - Total operating costs and expenses for Q3 2025 were $12.4 million, significantly lower than $19.6 million in the same quarter last year [5]. - The provision for credit losses related to loans held for investment decreased to $0.8 million in Q3 2025 from $8.1 million in Q3 2024, reflecting a reduction in non-performing loan balances [5][22]. Balance Sheet - Total assets at the end of Q3 2025 were $484.4 million, down from $492.0 million as of December 31, 2024 [7]. - Total liabilities were $308.8 million, slightly down from $310.3 million at the end of 2024 [7]. - Total shareholders' equity decreased to $175.6 million from $181.7 million as of December 31, 2024 [9]. Dividends - The company paid a dividend of $0.484375 per share to Series A Preferred Stockholders and $0.05 per share to common shareholders on September 30, 2025 [12]. - The company intends to continue qualifying as a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) and plans to distribute a minimum of 90% of taxable income to shareholders [11]. Future Outlook - The company aims to capitalize on high-quality lending opportunities to drive long-term shareholder value into 2026 and beyond [3].

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The loan portfolio principal totaled approximately $400 million as of September 30, 2025, with a weighted average yield to maturity of 16.5%, down from 16.8% in the previous quarter [9] - Net interest income for Q3 2025 was $13.7 million, a 5.1% decrease from $14.4 million in Q2 2025, primarily due to non-recurring fees and the impact of a 25 basis point rate cut [11] - Distributable earnings per weighted average share were approximately $0.50 and $0.49 for basic and fully diluted shares, respectively, a slight decrease from $0.52 and $0.51 in the previous quarter [13] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Gross originations during the quarter were $39.5 million, with $11 million advanced to a new borrower and $20 million related to the new Verano credit facility [9] - The portfolio consisted of 36.7% fixed-rate loans and 63.3% floating-rate loans, with only 14% exposed to further rate declines due to interest rate floors [10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company noted challenges in private credit markets, including declining interest rates and high-profile failures in the syndicated loan market, which have affected investor sentiment [5] - The company has a cannabis pipeline valued at approximately $441 million, diversified across various growth investments and restructuring activities [6] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company focuses on principal protection and disciplined capital deployment in limited-licensed jurisdictions, aiming to support fundamentally sound growth initiatives [6] - The management team executed share repurchases, indicating confidence in the company's strategy and portfolio [8] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the cannabis market, particularly in Virginia, which is seen as an attractive medical and potential recreational market [21] - The company is well-insulated against interest rate declines, with a significant portion of its portfolio protected by rate floors [10] Other Important Information - The company expects to maintain a dividend payout ratio of 90%-100% for the 2025 tax year, with potential special dividends if taxable income requires additional distributions [13] Q&A Session Summary Question: Discussion on the pipeline and potential originations - Management confirmed that ESOPs continue to be a significant part of the pipeline, with no significant exits other than ordinary churn [17] Question: Update on loans maturing before year-end - Management is negotiating terms to extend the majority of loans maturing before year-end [19] Question: Opportunities in Virginia's cannabis market - Management views Virginia as an attractive market and plans to expand relationships and deploy capital as opportunities arise [21] Question: Approach to underwriting and success factors - The company focuses on market analysis, limited license jurisdictions, and conservative leverage levels to ensure credit quality and principal protection [26][29] Question: Competition from regional banks in the cannabis sector - Management acknowledged increased competition from banks that have developed expertise in the cannabis space, viewing them as partners in the lending ecosystem [50] Question: Update on lending program to New York - The New York Social Equity Fund has paused additional capital draws, but the company is ready to support further deployments if needed [54]

Core Insights - The article critiques the high premium of AGNC Investment (AGNC) compared to its historical valuations, emphasizing the importance of evaluating price-to-book (P/B) and price-to-net asset value (NAV) ratios over time [2][4][16] - It highlights that while AGNC trades at a premium, other mortgage REITs, such as MFA Financial (MFA), are trading at significant discounts despite better protection of book value [11][12][22] Group 1: Valuation Metrics - Price-to-BV and price-to-NAV are crucial metrics for understanding valuations in the mortgage REIT sector [4][22] - AGNC has the highest premium to projected book value among mortgage REITs, while most other types have seen their price-to-book ratios decline significantly [5][6][22] Group 2: Historical Context - Historical comparisons show that AGNC's book value has deteriorated significantly since mid-2021, while MFA has managed to protect its book value more effectively [11][13][21] - The article presents charts that illustrate the price-to-trailing book value ratios, indicating AGNC's exceptionally high valuations [14][16] Group 3: Dividend Yield Analysis - AGNC's dividend yield of 14.4% is not higher than MFA's 16.1%, challenging the notion that AGNC's premium is justified by its dividend yield [12][22] - The article argues that simply looking at dividend yields is insufficient for thorough due diligence, especially when premiums to NAV are large [25][22] Group 4: Broader Market Implications - The article warns investors to be cautious of large premiums to NAV, as most investments do not sustain such premiums indefinitely [24][22] - It emphasizes that while some mortgage REITs may trade at lower price-to-book ratios, the overall trend suggests a need for vigilance regarding valuations [24][22]

Company Overview - Blackstone Mortgage Trust (BXMT) focuses on real estate credit investments in North America, Europe, and Australia[2] - BXMT is managed by Blackstone, the largest owner of commercial real estate globally with over $600 billion of Total Enterprise Value (TEV)[2] - BREDS platform has acquired $22 billion in bank loan portfolios since Q4 2023[10] - BREDS has $143 billion in loan originations since inception[10] Portfolio Activity - BXMT closed or acquired $51 billion in loans in 2025 to date, concentrated in multifamily, industrial, and diversified portfolios[6] - BXMT had $50 billion in repayments in 2025 to date, including $22 billion in office[6] - BXMT resolved $21 billion of impaired loans since Q3 2024 at a premium to aggregate carrying value[6] - Impaired loan balance reduced by 71% from peak[6] - Total Q3 2025 investments were $10 billion, including $06 billion of loan originations[61] Financial Performance - Q3 2025 dividend per share was $047, equating to a 104% annualized yield[58] - Q3 GAAP EPS was $037 and Distributable EPS was $024[60] - Distributable EPS prior to charge-offs was $048[60] - Book value per share was $2099[61] - Total credit facilities amount to $185 billion across 13 bank counterparties, including $75 billion of availability[61] Portfolio Composition - The loan portfolio totals $168 billion[20] - Multifamily and Industrial sectors now represent 47% of the portfolio[23] - Office exposure has been reduced by 48% since 2019[23] - 96% of the loan portfolio is performing as of Q3 2025[61] Capitalization - BXMT has completed over $11 billion in total corporate capital transactions since inception[25] - A $04 billion Term Loan B transaction in Q3 2025 reduced the spread by 100 basis points[6] - The company has $13 billion in quarter-end liquidity[58]

Core Insights - The lending environment is becoming more active as short-term rates decline, leading to increased borrower engagement and transaction volume, which is expected to continue growing in the coming quarters [1][6][10] - The company's portfolio consists of $642 million in floating rate first mortgage commitments with a weighted average yield of 8.2% and a loan-to-value ratio of 67% [2] - A quarterly dividend of $0.28 per share was declared, reflecting an annualized yield of 11% [3] Financial Performance - Distributable earnings for the third quarter were reported at $4.2 million or $0.29 per share, aligning with the high end of guidance [4][11] - Loan repayments impacted distributable earnings by $0.06 per share, while loan originations contributed $0.03 per share [11] - The expectation for fourth quarter distributable earnings is between $0.29 to $0.31 per share [12] Market Trends - Market sentiment improved following the Fed's rate cut in September, driving new financing activity and increasing transaction volumes [6][10] - Demand for floating rate bridge financing remains strong, particularly due to maturing loans from 2021 and 2022 [6][7] - The company is seeing a shift towards acquisition financing, indicating renewed market confidence [10] Competitive Landscape - The tightening of corporate bond spreads has made real estate credit an attractive investment, leading to increased competition among lenders [8] - The company remains selective in new originations, focusing on opportunities in industrial, necessity-based retail, hospitality, and student housing [8][9] - Larger banks are active in the multifamily debt markets, while smaller regional banks are more selective [23] Pipeline and Future Outlook - The company is evaluating over $1 billion in loan opportunities, with a robust and diversified pipeline [10] - Anticipated loan repayments are primarily expected in 2026, with only one additional loan expected to be repaid before year-end [2][15] - The company expects to close 3 to 4 more loans by the end of the year [18]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Distributable earnings for Q3 2025 were $4.2 million or $0.29 per share, at the high end of guidance [4][12] - A regular quarterly dividend of $0.28 per share was declared, equating to an annualized yield of 11% [4] - The company ended the quarter with $77 million in cash and $310 million in capacity on secured financing facilities [14][15] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The portfolio consisted of $642 million in floating-rate first mortgage commitments across 22 loans, with a weighted average all-in yield of 8.2% and a weighted average loan-to-value of 67% [5] - The weighted average risk rating at quarter end was 2.9, with all loans current on debt service and no non-accrual balances [6][15] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Market sentiment improved following the Federal Reserve's rate cut in September, driving new financing activity [9] - Demand for floating-rate bridge financing remains strong, particularly due to 2021 and 2022 vintage floating-rate multifamily loan maturities [9][10] - The company is currently evaluating over $1 billion of loan opportunities, with a shift towards a higher proportion of acquisition financing [11] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to deploy capital into opportunities that offer the best relative value in the current environment, focusing on disciplined capital deployment [8] - The strategy includes maintaining strong sponsor relationships and leveraging underwriting and asset management expertise to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns [8] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that competition remains elevated, but they continue to find compelling opportunities that meet return thresholds [8] - Expectations of further rate cuts before year-end are anticipated to enhance borrower engagement and transaction volume [7][9] - The company expects fourth-quarter distributable earnings to be in the range of $0.29-$0.31 per share [13] Other Important Information - The company reported full repayment of two loans totaling $53.8 million during the quarter, with expectations for additional repayments in 2026 [7] - The CECL reserve remains modest at 150 basis points of total loan commitments, unchanged from the previous quarter [15] Q&A Session Summary Question: Expected repayments for the remainder of the year - Management confirmed that the only expected repayment before year-end is $15.3 million, with the majority of repayments scheduled for 2026 [17] Question: Sourcing of new loans and competition - Management indicated that most transactions come from traditional channels like mortgage banking, with a solid reputation helping to win loans [19] Question: Impact of lower SOFR on CECL reserve - Management explained that while lower SOFR could impact the CECL reserve, many factors influence it, and they maintain a conservative approach [23][24] Question: Demand for multifamily equity - Management noted that there is always demand for equity capital, especially with many loan maturities requiring additional equity [25][26] Question: Activity of banks in multifamily debt markets - Management observed that larger banks are active in the multifamily space, while smaller regional banks are more selective [28] Question: Cash balance increase - Management attributed the increase in cash balance to timing of repayments and the expectation of new loan originations [31] Question: NIM compression outlook - Management believes they are at the trough of NIM compression and expects to identify appropriate transactions for better returns [35]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Distributable earnings for Q3 2025 were $4.2 million or $0.29 per share, at the high end of guidance [4][12] - A regular quarterly dividend of $0.28 per share was declared, equating to an annualized yield of 11% [4] - The portfolio consisted of $642 million in floating-rate first mortgage commitments across 22 loans with a weighted average all-in yield of 8.2% and a weighted average loan-to-value of 67% [5][6] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Recent transaction activity included a $34.5 million first mortgage loan secured by a mixed-use property and a $37.3 million loan application for a student housing property [5] - The company received full repayment of two loans totaling $53.8 million during the quarter [6] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Market sentiment improved following the Federal Reserve's rate cut in September, driving new financing activity [9] - Demand for floating-rate bridge financing remains strong, particularly due to 2021 and 2022 vintage floating-rate multifamily loan maturities [9][10] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to deploy capital into opportunities that offer the best relative value, focusing on industrial, necessity-based retail, hospitality, and student housing [10][11] - The composition of the pipeline has shifted towards a higher proportion of acquisition financing, indicating renewed market confidence [11] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that competition remains elevated but believes their disciplined approach and strong sponsor relationships will continue to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns [8] - Expectations of further rate cuts before year-end are anticipated to enhance borrower engagement and transaction volume [6][9] Other Important Information - The company ended the quarter with $77 million in cash and $310 million in capacity on secured financing facilities [14] - The CECL reserve remains modest at 150 basis points of total loan commitments, unchanged from the previous quarter [15] Q&A Session Summary Question: Repayments expected for the remainder of the year - Management confirmed that the only expected repayment before year-end is $15.3 million, with the majority of repayments occurring in 2026 [17][18] Question: Sourcing of loans and competition - The majority of transactions come from traditional mortgage banking channels, with a solid reputation helping to win loans [19][20] Question: CECL reserve and its relation to SOFR - Management indicated that while lower SOFR could impact the CECL reserve, many factors influence it, and they maintain a conservative reserve [24][25] Question: Demand for multifamily equity - There is ongoing demand for equity capital in the multifamily sector, driven by loan maturities and the need for additional equity in refinancing [26][27] Question: Participation of banks in multifamily debt markets - Larger banks are active in the multifamily space, while smaller regional banks are more selective due to concerns over balance sheets [28][29] Question: Cash balance increase - The increase in cash balance was driven by loan repayments and timing, allowing for additional originations [31] Question: NIM compression outlook - Management believes they are at the trough of NIM compression and expects to identify appropriate transactions for investment [33]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company's book value per share increased by 4.3% from $18.45 in the prior quarter to $19.25 [20] - Economic return for Q3 was 8.1%, bringing the year-to-date economic return to 11.5% [20][21] - Earnings available for distribution per share remained consistent at $0.73, exceeding the dividend for the quarter [22] - Average yields improved to 5.46% from 5.41% in the prior quarter, with net interest spread ex-PAA increasing to 1.5% [22][23] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The agency portfolio's market value increased to over $87 billion, up 10% quarter-over-quarter, with total growth of $7.8 billion [9] - Residential credit portfolio increased to $6.9 billion in economic market value, with average yields rising to 6.29% [11][22] - The mortgage servicing rights (MSR) portfolio increased by $215 million to $3.5 billion [15] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The U.S. economy showed resilience with GDP growth supported by consumer spending and AI-driven business investment [5] - Inflation remained elevated near 3%, with a modest impact from higher tariffs on goods inflation [6] - Labor market conditions weakened, with hiring slowing to 30,000 jobs per month [7] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company maintains a diversified housing finance strategy, generating a 13% annualized economic return over the past three years [18] - Focus on maintaining high credit quality in residential credit and leveraging proprietary assets through the correspondent channel [15] - The company is positioned to benefit from expected Fed cuts and healthy fixed income demand [18] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the agency sector despite tighter spreads, citing improved fundamentals and technicals [26] - The outlook for the residential credit business is positive, with expectations for continued growth in the private label market [18] - Management remains cautious about taking on additional rate risk given current market uncertainties [56] Other Important Information - The company raised $1.1 billion of equity in Q3, including $800 million through its ATM program [8] - The MSR valuation multiple decreased slightly due to lower mortgage rates, but cash flows remain stable [16] - The company has $7.4 billion in unencumbered assets, including $5.9 billion in cash and Agency MBS [24] Q&A Session Summary Question: Agency returns and investment preferences - Management indicated that agency investments remain attractive despite tighter spreads, with expectations for increased demand from banks and REITs [26][27] Question: MSR bulk supply and pricing - Management noted that bulk supply has increased from large participants, with stable pricing throughout the year [29] Question: Breakdown of agency returns - Management provided insights on the spread to swaps versus treasuries, indicating a blended yield of about 160 basis points [33] Question: Book value performance - Management reported a 1% increase in book value pre-dividend accrual, translating to a 1.5% to 2% economic return [35] Question: Prepayment protection in the OBX portfolio - Management highlighted that the OBX portfolio has shown slower prepayment speeds than anticipated, benefiting from prepayment penalties [82]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company's book value per share increased by 4.3% from $18.45 in the prior quarter to $19.25, achieving an economic return of 8.1% for Q3 and 11.5% year-to-date [20][21] - Earnings available for distribution per share remained consistent at $0.73, exceeding the dividend for the quarter [22] - The average yield improved to 5.46% from 5.41% in the prior quarter, while the average repo rate improved by three basis points to 4.5% [22][23] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The agency portfolio's market value increased to over $87 billion, up 10% quarter-over-quarter, with total growth of $7.8 billion [9][10] - The residential credit portfolio increased to $6.9 billion in economic market value, with significant contributions from securitization and loan purchases [11][12] - The mortgage servicing rights (MSR) portfolio increased by $215 million to $3.5 billion, with stable cash flows and low delinquency rates [15][16] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The U.S. economy showed resilience with GDP growth supported by consumer spending and AI-driven business investment, despite elevated inflation near 3% [5][6] - Labor market conditions weakened, with hiring slowing to 30,000 jobs per month, leading to a slight increase in the unemployment rate [7] - Interest rate volatility declined, benefiting the company's portfolio by lowering convexity costs [8] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company maintains a diversified housing finance strategy, generating a 13% annualized economic return over the past three years [19] - The investment strategies are positioned for the balance of the year, with expectations of declining macro volatility and additional Fed cuts [18] - The company aims to increase its residential credit and MSR weightings to a combined 40% [27][28] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed a positive outlook for the agency sector, citing improved demand dynamics and expectations for regulatory reform [17][18] - The company remains cautious about taking on additional rate risk, preferring to maintain a stable duration profile amid market uncertainties [56][59] - The management highlighted the importance of maintaining high credit quality in the residential credit portfolio, especially in light of softer housing market conditions [15] Other Important Information - The company raised $1.1 billion of equity in Q3, including $800 million through its ATM program [8] - The MSR valuation multiple decreased modestly due to lower mortgage rates, but the portfolio remains well insulated [16] Q&A Session Summary Question: Agency returns and investment preferences - Management noted that despite tighter spreads, the agency sector remains attractive due to improved fundamentals and technicals [26] Question: Bulk supply and pricing for MSR - The bulk supply has increased from large participants, with stable pricing encouraging future bulk supply [29] Question: Breakdown of agency returns - The spread to swaps versus treasuries is around 35 to 40 basis points, with low realized volatility aiding hedging costs [33] Question: Outlook for mortgage spreads and securitization - Non-QM issuance is expected to grow, with the market penetration of non-QM loans increasing significantly [47][49] Question: Duration risk and portfolio management - The company is currently maintaining a close-to-zero duration gap due to market uncertainties, with a cautious approach to taking on additional rate risk [56][59]