UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
xQUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2015March 31, 2016
 OR
¨TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Commission file number: 000-55188
REALTY FINANCE TRUST, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) 

Maryland 46-1406086
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
   
405 Park Avenue, 14th Floor
New York, New York
 10022
(Address of Principal Executive Office) (Zip Code)

(212) 415-6500
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

Not applicable
(Former Name, Former Address and Former Fiscal Year, if Changed Since Last Report)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).Yes x No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer" and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (check one):
Large accelerated filer o
Accelerated filer o
Non-accelerated filer o
Smaller reporting company x
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No x

The number of shares of the registrant's common stock, $0.01 par value, outstanding as of October 31, 2015April 30, 2016 was 30,416,283.31,732,229.




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PART I
Item 1. Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

REALTY FINANCE TRUST, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except for share and per share data)

September 30, 2015 December 31, 2014March 31, 2016 December 31, 2015
ASSETS(Unaudited)  (Unaudited)  
Cash and cash equivalents$13,504
 $386
$49,207
 $14,807
Restricted cash1,407
 68
6,498
 5,366
Commercial mortgage loans, held for investment, net of allowance for loan losses of $872 and $570938,832
 456,884
Commercial mortgage loans, held for investment, net of allowance of $1,053 and $888 (1)
1,126,350
 1,124,201
Real estate securities, available for sale, at fair value100,959
 50,234
124,871
 130,754
Accrued interest receivable5,510
 2,866
Receivable for loan repayment3
 1,307
Accrued interest receivable (2)
5,160
 5,360
Prepaid expenses and other assets4,200
 3,782
649
 689
Total assets$1,064,412
 $514,220
$1,312,738
 $1,282,484
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY      
Collateralized loan obligations$287,320
 $287,229
Repurchase agreements - commercial mortgage loans$376,090
 $150,169
243,583
 206,239
Repurchase agreements - real estate securities72,597
 26,269
120,449
 117,211
Interest payable536
 232
Interest payable (3)
924
 792
Distributions payable4,767
 2,623
5,530
 5,552
Accounts payable and accrued expenses2,055
 2,385
1,340
 6,805
Due to affiliate3,903
 2,035
Due to affiliates4,403
 4,327
Total liabilities459,948
 183,713
663,549
 628,155
Commitment and Contingencies (See Note 8)

 



 

Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 50,000,000 authorized, none issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014
 
Convertible stock; $0.01 par value, 1,000 shares authorized, issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively1
 1
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 949,999,000 shares authorized, 28,753,520 and 15,472,192 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively288
 155
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 50,000,000 authorized, none issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015
 
Convertible stock ("promote shares"); $0.01 par value, 1,000 shares authorized, issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 20151
 1
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 949,999,000 shares authorized, 31,645,633 and 31,385,280 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively316
 314
Additional paid-in capital633,350
 340,874
698,171
 691,590
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(1,317) (307)(7,218) (2,254)
Accumulated deficit(27,858) (10,216)(42,081) (35,322)
Total stockholders' equity604,464
 330,507
649,189
 654,329
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity$1,064,412
 $514,220
$1,312,738
 $1,282,484

(1)
Includes $426,447 and $426,155 of loans pledged as collateral on collateralized loan obligations ("CLO"), a variable interest entity ("VIE") as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively.
(2)
Includes $1,076 and $1,048 of interest receivable for loans pledged as collateral on CLO, a VIE as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively.
(3)
Includes $530 and $513 of interest payable for loans pledged as collateral on CLO, a VIE as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively.


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.


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REALTY FINANCE TRUST, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except for share and per share data)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
2015 2014 2015 20142016 2015
Interest Income:          
Interest income$16,252
 $4,558
 $38,341
 $7,514
$20,291
 $9,605
Less: Interest expense3,469
 711
 7,925
 803
4,768
 1,933
Net interest income12,783
 3,847
 30,416
 6,711
15,523
 7,672
Expenses:          
Asset management and subordinated performance fee2,405
 414
 3,741
 414
3,010
 362
Acquisition fees and expenses1,777
 1,772
 5,958
 2,894
Acquisition fees157
 1,032
Administrative services expenses816
 
Professional fees659
 371
 3,136
 562
1,261
 1,379
Other expenses439
 132
 919
 704
694
 123
Loan loss provision78
 174
 302
 302
165
 144
Total expenses5,358
 2,863
 14,056
 4,876
6,103
 3,040
Income before income taxes7,425
 984
 16,360
 1,835
9,420
 4,632
Income tax provision
 33
 
 74

 
Net income$7,425
 $951
 $16,360
 $1,761
$9,420
 $4,632
          
Basic net income per share$0.28
 $0.11
 $0.74
 $0.35
$0.30
 $0.27
Diluted net income per share$0.28
 $0.11
 $0.74
 $0.35
$0.30
 $0.27
Basic weighted average shares outstanding26,684,913
 8,791,796
 22,035,227
 5,047,827
31,548,897
 17,279,713
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding26,690,964
 8,799,886
 22,040,110
 5,053,763
31,555,011
 17,284,086

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.



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REALTY FINANCE TRUST, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
 Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2015 2014 2015 2014
Net income$7,425
 $951
 $16,360
 $1,761
Unrealized loss on real estate securities(1,008) (24) (1,010) (4)
Comprehensive income$6,417
 $927
 $15,350
 $1,757
 Three Months Ended March 31,
 2016 2015
Net income$9,420
 $4,632
Unrealized (loss)/gain on available-for-sale securities(4,964) 141
Comprehensive income attributable to Realty Finance Trust, Inc.
$4,456
 $4,773

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.



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REALTY FINANCE TRUST, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(In thousands, except for share data)
(Unaudited)

Convertible Stock Common Stock        Convertible Stock Common Stock        
Number of Shares Amount Number of Shares Par Value Additional Paid-In Capital Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Accumulated Deficit Total Stockholders' EquityNumber of Shares Amount Number of Shares Par Value Additional Paid-In Capital Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Accumulated Deficit Total Stockholders' Equity
Balance, December 31, 20141,000
 $1
 15,472,192
 $155
 $340,874
 $(307) $(10,216) $330,507
Balance, December 31, 20151,000
 1
 31,385,280
 314
 691,590
 (2,254) (35,322) 654,329
Issuance of common stock
 
 12,790,819
 128
 318,361
 

 
 318,489

 
 
 
   
 
 
Common stock repurchases
 
 (86,437) (1) (2,098) 
 
 (2,099)
 
 
 
 (8) 
 
 (8)
Common stock offering costs, commissions and dealer manager fees
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Common stock issued through distribution reinvestment plan
 
 260,353
 2
 6,580
 
 
 6,582
Share-based compensation
 
 
 
 9
 
 
 9
Net income
 
 
 
 
 
 16,360
 16,360

 
 
 
 
 
 9,420
 9,420
Distributions declared
 
 
 
 
 
 (34,002) (34,002)
 
 
 
     (16,179) (16,179)
Common stock issued through distribution reinvestment plan
 
 574,280
 6
 13,637
 
 
 13,643
Share-based compensation
 
 2,666
 
 24
 
 
 24
Common stock offering costs, commissions and dealer manager fees
 
 
 
 (37,448) 
 
 (37,448)
Other comprehensive income
 
 
 
 
 (1,010) 
 (1,010)
Balance, September 30, 20151,000
 $1
 28,753,520
 $288
 $633,350
 $(1,317) $(27,858) $604,464
Other comprehensive loss

 
 
 
 
 (4,964) 
 (4,964)
Balance, March 31, 20161,000
 $1
 31,645,633
 $316
 $698,171
 $(7,218) $(42,081) $649,189


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.



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REALTY FINANCE TRUST, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)



 Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2015 2014
Cash flows from operating activities:   
Net income$16,360
 $1,761
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:   
Discount accretion and premium amortization, net(877) (229)
Accretion of loan exit fees(603) (53)
Amortization of deferred financing costs1,872
 170
Share-based compensation24
 20
Loan loss provision302
 302
Changes in assets and liabilities:   
Accrued interest receivable(2,041) (1,686)
Prepaid expenses and other assets(416) (97)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses519
 877
Due to affiliate1,353
 
Interest payable304
 95
Net cash provided by operating activities$16,797
 $1,160
Cash flows from investing activities:   
Origination and purchase of commercial mortgage loans$(526,919) $(282,563)
Purchase of real estate securities(53,304) (33,581)
Principal repayments received on commercial mortgage loans45,542
 103
Principal repayments received on real estate securities1,573
 
Net cash used in investing activities$(533,108) $(316,041)
Cash flows from financing activities:   
Proceeds from issuances of common stock$316,614
 $243,978
Common stock repurchases(2,899) 
Payments of offering costs and fees related to common stock issuances(36,981) (25,500)
Borrowings on revolving line of credit with affiliate
 5,550
Repayments of revolving line of credit with affiliate
 (12,855)
Borrowings on repurchase agreements - commercial mortgage loans244,178
 87,292
Repayments of repurchase agreements - commercial mortgage loans(18,257) 
Borrowings on repurchase agreements - real estate securities50,274
 23,572
Repayments of repurchase agreements - real estate securities(3,946) (10)
Increase in restricted cash related to financing activities(1,339) 
Repayments to affiliate
 (1,078)
Payments of deferred financing costs
 (2,189)
Distributions paid(18,215) (3,909)
Net cash provided by financing activities$529,429
 $314,851
Net change in cash$13,118
 $(30)
Cash, beginning of period386
 178
Cash, end of period$13,504
 $148

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REALTY FINANCE TRUST, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)



Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
2015 20142016 2015
Cash flows from operating activities:   
Net income$9,420
 $4,632
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:   
Premium amortization and (discount accretion), net
(575) (189)
Accretion of deferred commitment fees
(382) (145)
Amortization of deferred financing costs541
 479
Share-based compensation9
 6
Loan loss provision165
 144
Changes in assets and liabilities:   
Accrued interest receivable582
 705
Prepaid expenses and other assets(35) 859
Accounts payable and accrued expenses155
 (364)
Due to affiliates76
 (894)
Interest payable132
 25
Net cash provided by operating activities$10,088
 $5,258
Cash flows from investing activities:   
Origination and purchase of commercial mortgage loans$(9,697) $(116,434)
Purchase of real estate securities
 (8,016)
Principal repayments received on commercial mortgage loans9,253
 14,321
Principal repayments received on real estate securities928
 
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities$484
 $(110,129)
Cash flows from financing activities:   
Proceeds from issuances of common stock$
 $92,806
Common stock repurchases(6,003) (144)
Payments of offering costs and fees related to common stock issuances
 (9,178)
Borrowings on repurchase agreements - commercial mortgage loans85,614
 38,376
Repayments of repurchase agreements - commercial mortgage loans(48,270) (6,238)
Borrowings on repurchase agreements - real estate securities319,001
 99,560
Repayments of repurchase agreements - real estate securities(315,763) (88,095)
Increase in restricted cash related to financing activities(1,132) 
Payments of deferred financing costs
 (750)
Distributions paid(9,619) (4,697)
Net cash provided by financing activities$23,828
 $121,640
Net change in cash$34,400
 $16,769
Cash, beginning of period14,807
 386
Cash, end of period$49,207
 $17,155
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:      
Income taxes paid$
 $9
Interest paid$5,749
 $537
4,095
 2,471
Supplemental disclosures of non-cash flow information:      
Distributions payable$4,767
 $1,078
$5,530
 $3,269
Common stock issued through distribution reinvestment plan13,643
 2,385
6,582
 3,445
Receivable for common stock issued3,065
 2,283

 3,006

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.


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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2015March 31, 2016
(Unaudited)



Note 1 - Organization and Business Operations
Realty Finance Trust, Inc. (the "Company") was incorporated in Maryland on November 15, 2012 and has conductedconducts its operations to qualify as a real estate investment trust ("REIT") for U.S. federal income tax purposes beginning with the filing of its tax return for the taxable year ended December 31, 2013. Substantially all of the Company's business is conducted through Realty Finance Operating Partnership, L.P. (the “OP”), a Delaware limited partnership. Realty Finance Advisors, LLC is the Company's advisor (the "Advisor"). The Company is the sole general partner and directly or indirectly hold all of the units of limited partner interests in the OP. Additionally, the Advisor contributed $1,000 to the Company in exchange for 1,000 convertible shares of Realty Finance Trust, Inc. The convertible shares will automatically convert to shares of the Company's common stock upon the first occurrence of any of the following triggering events, (each a "Triggering Event"): (i) the Company has paid total distributions on the then-outstanding shares of the Company's common stock in an amount equal to or in excess of the sum of the invested capital (as defined in the Company's charter) plus an aggregate 6.0% cumulative, pre-tax, non-compounded, annual return on such invested capital, (ii) a listing of the Company's shares of common stock on a national securities exchange or (iii) the termination of the Company's advisory agreement under certain circumstances. The Company did not incur any of the aforementioned trigger events to date.
Prior to January 2016 the Company was offering for sale a maximum of 80.0 million shares of common stock, $0.01 par value per share, on a reasonable best efforts basis, pursuant to a registration statement on Form S-11 (the "Offering") filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act").amended. The Offering also coverscovered the offer and sale of up to approximately 16.8 million shares of common stock pursuant to a distribution reinvestment plan (the "DRIP") under which common stockholders may elect to have their distributions reinvested in additional shares of the Company’s common stock. On May 14, 2013,Effective January 2016, the Company commenced business operations after raising in excess of $2.0 million of equity interminated the Offering, deregistered 4,069 unsold shares from the amount required forOffering and reallocated 49.7 million unsold shares from the Company to release equity proceeds from escrow.
PriorOffering to the NAV pricing date (as described below), the Company has offered shares of its common stock in the primary offering through Realty Capital Securities, LLC (the "Dealer Manager") at a share price of up to $25.00 per share (including the maximum allowed to be charged for commissions and fees, subject to certain discounts as described in the Company's prospectus). Prior to the NAV pricing date, the Company has offered shares of its common stock through the DRIP at a price equal to $23.75 per share, which is 95% of the primary offering price. As of close of business on November 10, 2015 (the "NAV pricing date"), pursuant to the net asset value ("NAV") calculation described in Note 13, the Company is offering shares of its common stock in the primary offering at a price of up to $28.08 per share, inclusive of applicable commissions and dealer manager fees and through the DRIP at a price equal to $25.27, the NAV per share. As of September 30, 2015, the aggregate gross proceeds from the sale of common stock in the offering, including DRIP, was $714.2 million. Beginning with the NAV pricing date, the per share price for shares in the primary offering and the DRIP will vary quarterly and will be equal to the Company's NAV as of the end of the prior quarter, divided by the number of shares of the Company's common stock outstanding as of such date, plus, in the case of the primary offering, applicable commissions and fees.offering.
The Company was formedis in business to originate, acquire and manage a diversified portfolio of commercial real estate debt investments secured by properties located both within and outside of the United States. The Company may also investinvests in commercial real estate securities and commercial real estate properties.securities. Commercial real estate debt investments may include first mortgage loans, subordinated mortgage loans, mezzanine loans and participations in such loans. Real estate securities may include commercial mortgage-backed securities ("CMBS"), senior unsecured debt of publicly traded REITs, debt or equity securities of other publicly traded real estate companies and collateralized debt obligations ("CDOs").
The Company has no direct employees. The Company has retained Realty Finance Advisors, LLC (the "Advisor")the Advisor to manage the Company's affairs on a day-to-day basis. The Dealer Manager serves as the dealer manager of the Offering. The Advisor and Dealer Manager are under common control withis controlled by AR Capital,Global Investments, LLC ("AR Capital"Global"), the parent of American Realty Capital VIII, LLC (the "Sponsor"), as a result of which they are related parties and each of them has received or will receive compensation and fees for services related to the Offering, the investment and management of the Company's assets, the operations of the Company and the liquidation of the Company.

Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Accounting
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements and related footnotes are unaudited and have been prepared on the accrual basis of accounting in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial statements.  The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, its wholly owned subsidiary, Realty Finance Operating Partnership, L.P. (the "OP") and its subsidiaries. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Interim financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP for interim financial information and pursuant to the requirements for reporting on Form 10-Q and Regulation S-X, as appropriate. Accordingly, the condensed consolidated financial statements may not include all of the information and notes required by GAAP for annual consolidated financial statements. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reported periods. Changes in the economic environment, financial markets and any other parameters used in determining these estimates

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2015
(Unaudited)

could cause actual results to differ materially. In the opinion of management, the interim data includes all adjustments, of a normal and recurring nature, necessary for a fair statement of the results for the periods presented. The current period’s results of operations will not necessarily be indicative of results that ultimately may be achieved for the fiscalentire year ending onor any subsequent interim periods.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2016
(Unaudited)

These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto as of, and for the year ended December 31, 2015.2015, which are included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on March 11, 2016. There have been no significant changes to the Company's significant accounting policies during the three months ended March 31, 2016, other than the updates described below.
Principles of Consolidation
The Company consolidate all entities that the Company control through either majority ownership or voting rights. In addition, the Company consolidates all variable interest entities ("VIE") of which the Company is considered the primarily beneficiary. VIEs are defined as entities in which equity investors (i) do not have the characteristics of a controlling financial interest and/or (ii) do not have sufficient equity at risk for the entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support from other parties. The entity that consolidates a VIE is known as its primary beneficiary and is generally the entity with (i) the power to direct the activities that most significantly affect the VIE’s economic performance and (ii) the right to receive benefits from the VIE or the obligation to absorb losses of the VIE that could be significant to the VIE.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, its wholly owned subsidiary, Realty Finance Operating Partnership, L.P. (the "OP") and its subsidiaries. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.In determining whether the Company has a controlling financial interest in a joint venture and the requirement to consolidate the accounts of that entity, management considers factors such as ownership interest, authority to make decisions and contractual and substantive participating rights of the other partners or members as well as whether the entity is a variable interest entity ("VIE") for which the Company is the primary beneficiary. The Company has determined the OP is a VIE of which the Company is the primary beneficiary. Substantially all of the Company's assets and liabilities are held by the OP.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of a collateralized loan obligation ("CLO") issued and securitized by a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. The Company has determined the CLO is a VIE of which the Company's subsidiary is the primary beneficiary. The Company has disclosed the assets and liabilities of the CLO on the face of the balance sheet in accordance with ASC 810 - Consolidation.
Allowance for Loan Losses
The allowance for loan losses reflects management's estimate of loan losses inherent in the loan portfolio as of the balance sheet date. The reserve is increased through the loan loss provision on the Company's condensed consolidated statement of operations and is decreased by charge-offs when losses are confirmed through the receipt of assets, such as cash in a pre-foreclosure sale or upon ownership control of the underlying collateral in full satisfaction of the loan upon foreclosure or when significant collection efforts have ceased. The Company uses a uniform process for determining its allowance for loan losses. The allowance for loan losses includes a general, formula-based component and an asset-specific component.
General reserves are recorded when (i) available information as of each balance sheet date indicates that it is probable a loss has occurred in the portfolio and (ii) the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. The Company currently estimates loss rates based on historical realized losses experienced in the industry and takes into account current collateral and economic conditions affecting the probability and severity of losses when establishing the allowance for loan losses. The Company performs a comprehensive analysis of its loan portfolio and assigns risk ratings to loans that incorporate management's current judgments about their credit quality based on all known and relevant internal and external factors that may affect collectability. The Company considers, among other things, payment status, lien position, borrower financial resources and investment in collateral, collateral type, project economics and geographic location as well as national and regional economic factors. This methodology results in loans being segmented by risk classification into risk rating categories that are associated with estimated probabilities of default and principal loss. Ratings range from "1" to "5" with "1" representing the lowest risk of loss and "5" representing the highest risk of loss.
The asset-specific reserve component relates to reserves for losses on individual impaired loans. The Company considers a loan to be impaired when, based upon current information and events, it believes that it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due under the contractual terms of the loan agreement. This assessment is made on an individual loan basis each quarter based on such factors as payment status, lien position, borrower financial resources and investment in collateral, collateral type, project economics and geographical location as well as national and regional economic factors. A reserve is established for an impaired loan when the present value of payments expected to be received, observable market prices or the estimated fair value of the collateral (for loans that are dependent on the collateral for repayment) is lower than the carrying value of that loan.

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March 31, 2016
(Unaudited)

For collateral dependent impaired loans, impairment is measured using the estimated fair value of collateral less the estimated cost to sell. Valuations are performed or obtained at the time a loan is determined to be impaired and designated non-performing, and they are updated if circumstances indicate that a significant change in value has occurred. The Advisor generally will use the income approach through internally developed valuation models to estimate the fair value of the collateral for such loans. In more limited cases, the Advisor will obtain external "as is" appraisals for loan collateral, generally when third party participations exist.
A loan is also considered impaired if its terms are modified in a troubled debt restructuring ("TDR"). A TDR occurs when a concession is granted and the debtor is experiencing financial difficulties. Impairments on TDR loans are generally measured based on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the effective interest rate of the original loans.
The Company designates non-performing loans at such time as (i) loan payments become 90-days past due; (ii) the loan has a maturity default; or (iii) in the opinion of the Company, it is probable the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan. Income recognition will be suspended when a loan is designated non-performing and resumed only when the suspended loan becomes contractually current and performance is demonstrated to have resumed. A loan will be written off when it is no longer realizable and legally discharged.
Per Share Data
The Company calculates basic earnings per share by dividing net income attributable to the Company for the period by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding for that period. Diluted earnings per share reflects the potential dilution that that could occur from shares issuable in connection with the restricted stock plan and if convertible shares were exercised, except when doing so would be anti-dilutive.

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Reportable Segments
The Company conducts its business through the following segments:
The real estate debt business which is focused on originating, acquiring and asset managing commercial real estate debt investments, including first mortgage loans, subordinate mortgages, mezzanine loans and participations in such loans.
The real estate securities business which is focused on investing in and asset managing commercial real estate securities primarily consisting of CMBS and may include unsecured REIT debt, CDO notes and other securities.
See Note 12 - Segment Reporting for further information regarding the Company's segments.
NewRecently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In May 2014,February 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued revised guidance relating to revenue recognition. UnderFASB amended the revised guidance, an entity is required to recognize revenue when it transfers promised goodsaccounting for consolidation of certain legal entities. The amendments modify the evaluation of whether certain legal entities are VIEs or services to customers in an amountvoting interest entities, eliminate the presumption that reflectsa general partner should consolidate a limited partnership and affect the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange forconsolidation analysis of reporting entities that are involved with VIEs (particularly those goods or services.that have fee arrangements and related party relationships). The revised guidance was to becomeis effective for fiscal years, and for interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2016.2015. Early adoption was not permitted, under GAAP. The revised guidance allows entities to apply the full retrospective or modified retrospective transition method upon adoption. In July 2015, the FASB deferred the effective date of the revised guidance by one year to annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, although entities will be allowed to early adopt the guidance as of the original effective date.including adoption in an interim period. The Company does not engage inelected to adopt this guidance effective January 1, 2016. The Company has evaluated the saleimpact of goods or services and as such the adoption of this standardthe new guidance on its consolidated financial statements and has determined the Company’s OP is not expected to have an impact onconsidered a VIE. However, the Company meets the disclosure exemption criteria as the Company is the primary beneficiary of the VIE and the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements.
In June 2014,partnership interest is considered a majority voting interest in a business and the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2014-11 "Repurchase-to-Maturity Transactions, Repurchase Financings and Disclosures." ASU 2014-11 makes limited changes toassets of the accountingOP can be used for repurchase agreements, clarifies when repurchase agreements and securities lending transactions should be accounted forpurposes other than settling its obligation, such as secured borrowings and requires additional disclosures regarding these types of transactions. The Company has historically recorded repurchase arrangements as secured borrowings and aspaying distributions. As such, the adoption of ASU 2014-11new guidance did not have a material impact on the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements.
In April 2015,March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2015-03 "Interest - Imputation of Interest: Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs." ASU 2015-03 simplifies the presentation of debt issuance costs by amendingan update that changes the accounting for certain aspects of share-based compensation. Among other things, the revised guidance allows companies to requiremake an entity-wide accounting policy election to either estimate the number of awards that debt issuance costs relatedare expected to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of the related debt liability.vest or account for forfeitures when they occur. The amendments are consistent with the accounting guidance related to debt discounts. Thisrevised guidance is effective for the first interim or annual periodreporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015.2016. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently assessing theevaluating impact of this new guidance, on its condensedhowever, adoption of the guidance is not expected to have material impact to the Company's consolidated financial statements.
The FASB’s proposed model represents a significant departure from existing GAAP, and may result in material changes to the Company’s accounting for financial instruments. The impact

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March 31, 2016
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Note 3 - Commercial Mortgage Loans
The following table is a summary of the Company's commercial mortgage loansloan carrying values by class (in thousands):
 September 30, 2015 December 31, 2014
Senior loans$657,785
 $250,093
Mezzanine loans271,919
 191,863
Subordinated loans10,000
 15,498
Total gross carrying value of loans939,704
 457,454
Less: Allowance for loan losses872
 570
Total commercial mortgage loans, net$938,832
 $456,884

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Senior loans$901,272
 $894,075
Mezzanine loans216,131
 221,014
Subordinated loans10,000
 10,000
Total gross carrying value of loans1,127,403
 1,125,089
Less: Allowance for loan losses1,053
 888
Total commercial mortgage loans, net$1,126,350
 $1,124,201
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The following table presents the activity in the Company's allowance for loan losses (in thousands):
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 Year Ended December 31, 2014Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 Three Months Ended March 31, 2015
Beginning of period$570
 $
$888
 $570
Provision for loan losses302
 570
165
 144
Charge-offs
 

 
Recoveries
 

 
End of period$872
 $570
Ending allowance for loan losses$1,053
 $714
As of September 30, 2015March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2014,2015, the Company's commercial mortgage loan portfolio comprised 6976 and 3877 loans, respectively. The following table summarizes the Company's loan portfolio by sectors on a par value basis (in thousands):
 September 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 March 31, 2016 December 31, 2015
Loan Type Par Value Percentage Par Value Percentage Par Value Percentage Par Value Percentage
Office $238,787
 25.2% $217,480
 47.1% $312,957
 27.5% $307,876
 27.2%
Multifamily 302,436
 26.6% 305,129
 26.9%
Hospitality 205,985
 21.7% 74,566
 16.2% 172,086
 15.1% 171,752
 15.1%
Multifamily 185,833
 19.6% 22,957
 5.0%
Retail 158,784
 16.7% 45,513
 9.9% 159,476
 14.0% 158,784
 14.0%
Mixed Use 141,637
 14.9% 100,699
 21.8% 136,925
 12.1% 138,798
 12.2%
Industrial 18,250
 1.9% 
 % 52,313
 4.7% 52,107
 4.6%
 $949,276
 100.0% $461,215
 100.0% $1,136,193
 100.0% $1,134,446
 100.0%
Credit Characteristics
As part of the Company's process for monitoring the credit quality of its loans, it performs a quarterly loan portfolio assessment and assigns risk ratings to each of its performing loans. The loans are scored on a scale of 1 to 5 as follows:
Investment Rating Summary Description
1 Investment exceeding fundamental performance expectations and/or capital gain expected. Trends and risk factors since time of investment are favorable.
2 Performing consistent with expectations and a full return of principal and interest expected. Trends and risk factors are neutral to favorable.
3 Performing investments requiring closer monitoring. Trends and risk factors show some deterioration.
4 Underperforming investment with some loss of interest expected but still expecting a positive return on investment. Trends and risk factors are negative.
5 Underperforming investment with expected loss of interest and some principal.
All commercial mortgage loans are assigned an initial risk rating of 2.2.0. As of September 30, 2015March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2014,2015, the weighted average risk rating of loans was 2.0 and 2.0, respectively. As of September 30, 2015March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2014,2015, the Company did not have any loans that were past due on their payments, in non-accrual status or impaired.

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March 31, 2016
(Unaudited)

For the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2016 and March 31, 2015, and year ended December 31, 2014, the activity in the Company's loan portfolio was as follows (in thousands):
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 Year Ended December 31, 2014Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 Three Months Ended March 31, 2015
Beginning balance$456,884
 $30,832
Balance at Beginning of Year$1,124,201
 $456,884
Acquisitions and originations526,919
 429,941
9,697
 116,434
Dispositions
 (3,580)
 
Principal repayments(45,542) (136)(7,949) (14,321)
Discount accretion and premium amortization*873
 397
566
 205
Provision for loan losses(302) (570)(165) (144)
Ending balance$938,832
 $456,884
Balance at End of Period$1,126,350
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* Includes amortization of capitalized acquisition fees and expenses.

Note 4 - Real Estate Securities
The following is a summary of the Company's real estate securities, CMBS (in thousands):
    Weighted Average    
  Number of Investments Interest Rate Maturity Par Value Fair Value
September 30, 2015 13
 1M LIBOR + 3.836% November 2017 $102,335
 $100,959
December 31, 2014 8
 1M LIBOR + 3.124% November 2017 50,447
 50,234
    Weighted Average    
  Number of Investments Interest Rate Maturity Par Value Fair Value
March 31, 2016 16
 4.81% January 2019 $132,255
 $124,871
December 31, 2015 16
 4.71% February 2019 133,183
 130,754
The Company classified its CMBS as available-for-sale as of September 30, 2015March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2014.2015. These investments are reported at fair value in the balance sheet with changes in fair value recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income or loss. The following table shows the changes inamortized cost, unrealized gains/losses and fair value of the Company's CMBS (ininvestments as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015(in thousands):
  Amortized Cost Unrealized Gains Unrealized Losses Fair Value
September 30, 2015 $102,276
 $
 $(1,317) $100,959
December 31, 2014 50,541
 14
 (321) 50,234
  Amortized Cost Unrealized Gains Unrealized Losses Fair Value
March 31, 2016 $132,089
 $8
 $(7,226) $124,871
December 31, 2015 133,008
 
 (2,254) 130,754
As of March 31, 2016, the Company held 16 CMBS positions for an aggregate carrying value of $132.1 million, with an unrealized loss of $7.2 million, of which 7 positions had a total unrealized loss of $0.2 million for a period greater than 12 months.

Note 5 - Debt
Repurchase Agreements - Commercial Mortgage Loans
The Company entered into repurchase facilities with JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association (the "JPM Repo Facility") and Barclays Bank PLC (the "Barclays Repo Facility"). The JPM Repo Facility provides up to $250.0$150.0 million in advances through October 30, 2015, and then $150.0 million through maturity.advances. The Barclays Repo Facility provides up to $170.0$150.0 million in advances through October 19, 2015, and then $150.0 million through maturity.advances. Both, the JPM Repo Facility and Barclays Repo Facility are subject to adjustment.adjustments. The Company expects to use advances from the JPM Repo Facility and the Barclays Repo Facility to finance the acquisition or origination of eligible loans, including first mortgage loans, subordinated mortgage loans, mezzanine loans and participation interests therein. The initial maturity date of the JPM Repo Facility is June 18, 2016, with a one-yearone year extension at the Company’s option, which may be exercised upon the satisfaction of certain conditions. The Company exercised its first extension onentered into an amendment of the Barclays Repo Facility, and extendeddated as of May 12, 2016 (the “Barclays Amendment”), pursuant to which the maturity date of the Barclays Repo Facility was extended to March 3,September 6, 2016, with three six-monthand the pricing rate for each purchased asset was increased by 0.50% per annum. There are two six months extensions remaining atunder the Company’s option,Barclays Repo Facility, which may be exercisedgranted by the lender in its sole discretion upon the satisfaction of certain conditions.
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March 31, 2016
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As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2014,2015, the Company had $209.4$121.7 million and $76.5$84.3 million outstanding under the JPM Repo Facility, respectively.Facility. Advances under the JPM Repo Facility accrue interest at per annum rates equal to the sum of (i) the applicable LIBOR index rate plus (ii) a margin between 2.25% to 4.50%4.5%, depending on the attributes of the purchased assets. As of September 30, 2015March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2014,2015, the weighted average interest rate on advances was 2.90%2.7% and 3.84%3.1%, respectively. During the nine months ended September 30, 2015, theThe Company incurred $3.2$0.8 million ofand $0.7 million in interest expense on average borrowings outstanding of $128.3 million compared to $0.5 million of interest expense on average borrowings outstanding under the JPM Repo Facility of $17.6 million for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2014.March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

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As of September 30, 2015March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2014,2015, the Company had $166.7$121.9 million and $73.7$121.9 million outstanding under the Barclays Repo Facility, respectively. AdvancesFacility. After giving effect to the Barclays Amendment, advances under the Barclays Repo Facility accrue interest at per annum rates equal to the sum of (i) the applicable LIBOR index rate plus (ii) a margin between 2.00%2.5% to 2.50%3.0%, depending on the attributes of the purchased assets. As of September 30, 2015March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2014,2015, the weighted average interest rate on advances was 2.21%2.5% and 2.16%2.4%, respectively. During the nine months ended September 30, 2015, theThe Company incurred $2.3$0.8 million in interest expense on average borrowings outstanding under the Barclays Repo Facility of $137.5 million compared to less than $0.1and $0.5 million of interest expense on average borrowings outstanding of less than $0.2 millionthe Barclays Repo Facility for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2014.March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
The JPM Repo Facility and the Barclays Repo Facility generally provide that in the event of a decrease in the value of the Company's collateral, the lenders can demand additional collateral. Should the value of the Company’s collateral decrease, whether as a result of deteriorating credit quality, an increase in credit market spreads or otherwise, resulting margin calls may cause an adverse change in the Company’s liquidity position.
Repurchase Agreements - Real Estate Securities
The Company has entered into various Master Repurchase Agreements (the "MRAs") that allow the Company to sell real estate securities while providing a fixed repurchase price for the same real estate securities in the future. The repurchase contracts on each security under an MRA generally mature in 30 to 90 days and terms are adjusted for current market rates as necessary. AsBelow is a summary of the Company's MRAs as of September 30, 2015March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2014, the Company had entered into six MRAs, of which three were in use, see below2015 (in thousands):
 Amount Accrued Interest   Weighted Average       Weighted Average
Counterparty Outstanding Payable Collateral Pledged Interest Rate Days to Maturity Amount Outstanding Accrued Interest Collateral Pledged (*) Interest Rate Days to Maturity
As of September 30, 2015          
As of March 31, 2016          
J.P. Morgan Securities LLC
 $41,093
 $30
 $57,770
 1.75% 15 $90,897
 $159
 $137,487
 2.25% 1
Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. 27,791
 71
 35,809
 1.89% 36 26,177
 81
 34,559
 2.32% 44
Wells Fargo Securities, LLC
 3,713
 3
 4,925
 1.56% 14 3,375
 3
 4,500
 1.79% 13
Total/Weighted Average $72,597
 $104
 $98,504
 1.80% 23 $120,449
 $243
 $176,546
 2.25% 11
                  
As of December 31, 2014         
As of December 31, 2015         
J.P. Morgan Securities LLC
 $18,528
 $8
 $23,843
 1.44% 20 $86,898
 $108
 $130,618
 2.03% 8
Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. 4,010
 2
 5,015
 1.46% 20 26,619
 71
 35,528
 2.00% 45
Wells Fargo Securities, LLC
 3,731
 2
 4,975
 1.52% 20 3,694
 3
 4,925
 1.67% 13
Total/Weighted Average $26,269
 $12
 $33,833
 1.46% 20 $117,211
 $182
 $171,071
 2.01% 17
* Includes $52,962 and $56,044 Tranche C of RFT issued CLO held by the Company, which eliminates within the Real estate securities, at fair value line of the consolidated balance sheets as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively.
Collateralized Loan Obligation
On October 19, 2015, RFT 2015-FL1 Issuer, Ltd. (the “Issuer”) and RFT 2015-FL1 Co-Issuer, LLC (the “Co-Issuer”), both wholly owned indirect subsidiaries of the Company, entered into an indenture with the RFT OP, as advancing agent, U.S. Bank National Association as note administrator and U.S. Bank National Association as trustee, which governs the issuance of approximately $350.2 million principal balance secured floating rate notes (the “Notes”). In addition, concurrently with the issuance of the Notes, the Issuer also issued 78,188,494 Preferred Shares, par value of $0.001 per share and with an aggregate liquidation preference and notional amount equal to $1,000 per share (the “Preferred Shares”), which were not offered as part of closing the indenture. For U.S. federal income tax purposes, the Issuer and Co-Issuer are disregarded entities.
The Notes are collateralized by interests in a pool of 28 mortgage assets having a total principal balance of $428.4 million (the “Mortgage Assets”) originated by a subsidiary of the Company. The sale of the Mortgage Assets to the Issuer is governed

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by a Mortgage Asset Purchase Agreement dated as of October 19, 2015, between the Company and the Issuer. In connection with the securitization, the Issuer and Co-Issuer offered and sold the following classes of Notes to third parties: Class A, Class B, Class C. A wholly owned subsidiary of the Company retained approximately $56.0 million of the total $76.0 million of Class C and all of the preferred equity in the Issuer. The retained Class C and its related interest income and the preferred equity are eliminated in the Company's consolidated financial statements. The Company, as the holder of preferred equity in the Issuer, will absorb the first losses of the CLO, which may have a negative impact to the Company's result of operations. The issuance of the CLO also results in an increase in interest expense within the consolidated statement of operations due to increased interest expense. The following table represents the terms of the CLO issued.
Facility ($000s) Par Value Issued 
Par Value Outstanding (*)
 Interest Rate Maturity Date
As of March 31, 2016        
Tranche A $231,345
 $231,345
 1M LIBOR + 175 8/1/2030
Tranche B 42,841
 42,841
 1M LIBOR + 388 8/1/2030
Tranche C 76,044
 20,000
 1M LIBOR + 525 8/1/2030
  $350,230
 $294,186
    
         
As of December 31, 2015        
Tranche A $231,345
 $231,345
 1M LIBOR + 175 8/1/2030
Tranche B 42,841
 42,841
 1M LIBOR + 388 8/1/2030
Tranche C 76,044
 20,000
 1M LIBOR + 525 8/1/2030
  $350,230
 $294,186
    
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* Excludes $52,962 and $56,044 of Tranche C of RFT issued CLO held by the Company, which eliminates within the Real estate securities, at fair value line of the consolidated balance sheets as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively.
The below represents the total assets and liabilities of the Company's only CLO. The CLO is considered a VIE and is consolidated into the Company's consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 as the Company is the primary beneficiary of the VIE. The Company is the primary beneficiary of the CLO because (i) the Company has the power to direct the activities that most significantly affect the VIE’s economic performance and (ii) the right to receive benefits from the VIE or the obligation to absorb losses of the VIE that could be significant to the VIE.
Assets ($000s) March 31, 2016 December 31, 2015
Cash $5
 $5
Commercial mortgage loans, held for investment, net 426,447
 426,155
Accrued interest receivable 1,076
 1,048
Total Assets $427,528
 $427,208
     
Liabilities    
Notes payable (1)(2)
 $343,096
 $342,998
Accrued interest payable 530
 513
Total Liabilities $343,626
 $343,511
________________________
(1) Includes $55,776 and $55,769 of Tranche C of RFT issued CLO held by the Company, which eliminates within the Collateral loan obligations line of the consolidated balance sheets as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively.
(2) The balance is presented net of deferred financing cost and discount of $7,134 and $7,232 as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively. The notes payable balance as of December 31, 2015 of $348,269 as disclosed in Note 5 to the consolidated financial statements included in the 2015 Form 10-K was not net of deferred financing cost of $5,271.

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Note 6 - Net Income Per Share
The following table is a summary of the basic and diluted net income per share computation for the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2016 and 2015, and 2014, respectively:
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
2015 2014 2015 20142016 2015
Net income (in thousands)$7,425
 $951
 $16,360
 $1,761
$9,420
 $4,632
Basic weighted average shares outstanding26,684,913
 8,791,796
 22,035,227
 5,047,827
31,548,897
 17,279,713
Unvested restricted shares6,051
 8,090
 4,883
 5,936
6,114
 4,373
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding26,690,964
 8,799,886
 22,040,110
 5,053,763
31,555,011
 17,284,086
Basic net income per share$0.28
 $0.11
 $0.74
 $0.35
$0.30
 $0.27
Diluted net income per share$0.28
 $0.11
 $0.74
 $0.35
$0.30
 $0.27
Note 7 - Common Stock
As of September 30, 2015March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2014,2015, the Company had 28,753,52031,645,633 and 15,472,19231,385,280 shares of common stock outstanding, respectively, including shares issued pursuant to the DRIP and unvested restricted shares. As of September 30, 2015March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2014,2015, the Company had received total proceeds of $714.2$755.5 million and $384.2$755.5 million, respectively, includingexcluding shares issued pursuant to the DRIP and share-based compensation.
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convertible stock and set the terms of such convertible shares. The Company then issued 1,000 convertible shares to the Advisor for $1.00 per share. The convertible shares will automatically convert to shares of common stock upon the first occurrence of any of following triggering events (the "Triggering Events"Event"): (i) the Company has paid total distributions on the then-outstanding shares of common stock in an amount equal to or in excess of the sum of the invested capital (as defined in the Company’s charter) plus an aggregate 6.0% cumulative, pre-tax, non-compounded, annual return on such invested capital, (ii) a listing of the Company’s shares of common stock on a national securities exchange andor (iii) the termination of the Company’s advisory agreement under certain circumstances. In general, but with certain exceptions as outlined in the articles supplementary, each convertible share will convert into a number of common shares equal to 1/1000 of the quotient of (a) the conversion product (the product of 0.15 times the amount, if any, by which (i) the sum of the enterprise value as of the date of the Triggering Event plus total distributions paid to the Company’s stockholders through the date of the Triggering Event exceeds (ii) the sum of the Company's stockholders’ invested capital plus a 6.0% return as of the date of the Triggering Event) divided by (b) the quotient of the enterprise value divided by the number of shares of the Company’s common stock outstanding (on an as-converted basis) on the date of the Triggering Event. The conversion product will be reduced by the amounts payable pursuant to the annual subordinated performance fee as realized appreciation in the Company’s assets during the time that the Advisor or one of its affiliates acts as the Company’s advisor. As of March 31, 2016, the Triggering Event had not occurred.
Distributions
In order to maintain its election to qualify as a REIT, the Company must currently distribute, at a minimum, an amount equal to 90% of its taxable income, without regard to the deduction for distributions paid and excluding net capital gains. The Company must distribute 100% of its taxable income (including net capital gains) to avoid paying corporate federal income taxes.
OnIn May 13, 2013, the Company's board of directors (the "Board") authorized, and the Company declared, a distribution which is calculated basedpayable on a monthly basis to stockholders of record on each day during the applicable period in an amountat a rate equal to $0.00565068493$0.00565068493 per day.day, which is equivalent to $2.0625 per annum, per share of common stock . In March 2016, the Company's board of directors ratified the existing distribution amount a change to the daily distribution amount equivalent to $2.0625 per annum and for calendar year 2016, affirmed a change to the daily distribution amount to $0.0056352459 per day per share of common stock, effective January 1, 2016, to accurately reflect that 2016 is a leap year. The Company's distributions are payable by the fifth day following each month end to stockholders of record at the close of business each day during the prior month. Distribution payments are dependent on the availability of funds. The Board may reduce the amount of distributions paid or suspend distribution payments at any time, and therefore, distributions payments are not assured. The Company distributed $31.8$16.2 million during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2015, March 31, 2016,

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comprised of $18.2$9.6 million in cash and $13.6$6.6 million in shares of common stock issued under the DRIP. The Company distributed $12.6$47.1 million during the year ended December 31, 2014,2015, comprised of $7.6$26.9 million in cash and $5.0$20.2 million in shares of common stock issued under the DRIP.
Share Repurchase Program
The Company did not sell any equity securities that were not registered under the Securities Act during the three months ended March 31, 2016.
The Company's Board unanimously approved an amended and restated share repurchase program (the “SRP”), which became effective on February 28, 2016. The SRP enables stockholders to sell their shares to the Company. Subject to certain conditions, stockholders that purchased shares of the Company's common stock or received their shares from us (directly or indirectly) through one or more non-cash transactions and have held their shares for a period of at least one year may request that the Company repurchase their shares of common stock so long as the repurchase otherwise complies with the provisions of Maryland law. Repurchase requests made following the death or qualifying disability of a stockholder will not be subject to any minimum holding period.
The repurchase price per share for requests other than for death or disability will be equal to the most-recent estimated net asset value per share of the Company's common stock calculated by the Company's Advisor and approved by the Company's board of directors in accordance with the Company's valuation guidelines, or estimated per-share NAV, multiplied by a percentage equal to (i) 92.5%, if the person seeking repurchase has held his or her shares for a period greater than one year and less than two years; (ii) 95%, if the person seeking repurchase has held his or her shares for a period greater than two years and less than three years; (iii) 97.5%, if the person seeking repurchase has held his or her shares for a period greater than three years and less than four years; or (iv) 100%, if the person seeking repurchase has held his or her shares for a period greater than four years. In the case of requests for death or disability, the repurchase price per share will be equal to the estimated per-share NAV at the time of repurchase.
Repurchases pursuant to the SRP, when requested, generally will be made semiannually (each six-month period ending June 30 or December 31, a “fiscal semester”). Repurchases for any fiscal semester will be limited to a maximum of 2.5% of the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the previous fiscal year, with a maximum for any fiscal year of 5.0% of the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the previous fiscal year. Funding for repurchases pursuant to the SRP for any given fiscal semester will be limited to proceeds received during that same fiscal semester through the issuance of common stock pursuant to any DRIP in effect from time to time, provided that the Board has the power, in its sole discretion, to determine the amount of shares repurchased during any fiscal semester as well as the amount of funds to be used for that purpose. Any repurchase requests received during such fiscal semester will be paid at a price based on the Company's estimated per share NAV applicable on the last day of such fiscal semester, as described above. Due to these limitations, the Company cannot guarantee that the Company will be able to accommodate all repurchase requests made during any fiscal semester or fiscal year. However, a stockholder may withdraw its request at any time or ask that the Company honors the request when funds are available. Pending repurchase requests will be honored on a pro rata basis. The Company will generally pay repurchase proceeds, less any applicable tax or other withholding required by law, by the 31st day following the end of the fiscal semester during which the repurchase request was made.
Calculations of the Company's estimated per-share NAV will occur periodically, at the discretion of the Board, provided that such calculations will be made at least annually. Following its calculation, the Company's estimated per-share NAV will be disclosed in a periodic report. The most recent calculation of the Company's estimated per-share NAV approved by the Board occurred on November 4, 2015 based on the Company's net asset value as of September 30, 2015 and was equal to $25.27.
When a stockholder requests redemption and the redemption is approved, the Company will reclassify such obligation from equity to a liability based on the settlement value of the obligation. Shares repurchased under the SRP will have the status of authorized but unissued shares.









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The following table reflects the number of shares repurchased under the SRP cumulatively through March 31, 2016:
  Number of Requests Number of Shares Repurchased Average Price per Share
Cumulative as of December 31, 2015 301
 381,474
 23.72
January 1 - January 31, 2016 
 
 
February 1 - February 29, 2016 
 
 
March 1 - March 31, 2016 
 
 
Cumulative as of March 31, 2016 301
 381,474
 23.72
Note 8 - Commitments and Contingencies
Unfunded Commitments Under Commercial Mortgage Loans
As of September 30, 2015March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2014,2015, the Company had the below unfunded commitments which will generally be funded to finance capital expenditures by the Company's borrowers.
Funding Expiration September 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 March 31, 2016 December 31, 2015
2015 $
 $3,450
2016 890
 26,701
 $468
 $890
2017 23,523
 20,810
 13,052
 16,072
2018 80,307
 7,169
 99,079
 104,428
2019 13,775
 1,240
 16,032
 16,939
2020 
 4,175
 
 
 $118,495
 $63,545
2021 
 
Total $128,631
 $138,329
Litigation and Regulatory Matters
In the ordinary course of business, the Company may become subject to litigation, claims and regulatory matters. The Company has no knowledge of material legal or regulatory proceedings pending or known to be contemplated against the Company at this time.
Note 9 - Related Party Transactions and Arrangements
As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, an entity wholly-owned by the Sponsor owned 8,888 shares of the Company’s outstanding common stock.
Realty Capital Securities, LLC (the "Former Dealer Manager") served as the dealer manager of the Company's Offering through December 31, 2015.  American National Stock Transfer, LLC, a subsidiary of the parent company of the Former Dealer Manager ("ANST"), provided the Company with transfer agency services through February 2016. RCS Capital Corporation, the parent company of the Company's Former Dealer Manager and certain of its affiliates that provided the Company with services, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in January 2016, prior to which it was also under common control with AR Global, the parent of the Company's Sponsor.

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As of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, an entity wholly-owned by the Sponsor owned 8,888 shares of the Company’s outstanding common stock and the Advisor owned 1,000 shares of the Company's convertible stock.
Fees Paid in Connection with the Offering
The Former Dealer Manager receivesreceived fees and compensation in connection with the sale of the Company’s common stock in the Offering. The Former Dealer Manager receivesreceived a selling commission of up to 7.0%7% of the per share purchase price of the Company's offering proceeds before reallowance of commissions earned by soliciting dealers. In addition, the Former Dealer Manager receivesreceived up to 3.0%3% of the gross proceeds from the sale of shares, before reallowance to soliciting dealers, as a dealer manager fee. The Former Dealer Manager maywas permitted to reallow its dealer manager fee to such soliciting dealers. A soliciting dealer maywas permitted to elect to receive a fee equal to 7.5% of the gross proceeds from the sale of shares (not including selling commissions and dealer manager fees) by such soliciting dealer, with 2.5% thereof paid at the time of such sale and 1.0%1% thereof paid on each anniversary of the closing of such sale up to and including the fifth anniversary of the closing of such sale. If this option iswas elected, the dealer manager fee will bewas reduced to 2.5% of gross proceeds (not including selling commissions and dealer manager fees).
The table below shows the fees incurred from theFormer Dealer Manager associated with the Offering during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively, and the associated payable as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively (in thousands):
  Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, Payable as of
  2015 2014 2015 2014 September 30, 2015 December 31, 2014
Total commissions and fees incurred from the Dealer Manager $9,932
 $12,568
 $30,700
 $23,395
 $240
 $119
fees).
The Advisor, its affiliates, entities under common controlpredecessor to AR Global is a party to a services agreement with the Advisor and the Dealer Manager receive compensation and reimbursement for services relating to the Offering.
An affiliate of the Company, RCS Advisory Services, LLC, ("RCS"a subsidiary of the parent company of the Former Dealer Manager (“RCS Advisory”), is an entity under common controlpursuant to which RCS Advisory and its affiliates provided the Company and certain other companies sponsored by AR Global with the Sponsor.  RCS performs legal,services (including, without limitation, transaction management, compliance, due diligence, event coordination and marketing services, for the Company.among others) on a time and expenses incurred basis or at a flat rate based on services performed. The predecessor to AR Global instructed RCS Advisory to stop providing such services in November 2015 and no services have since been provided by RCS Advisory.
An affiliate of theThe Company was also party to a transfer agency agreement with American National Stock Transfer, LLC, (the "Transfer Agent"a subsidiary of the parent company of the Former Dealer Manager (“ANST”), is an entity under common control with the Sponsor. The Transfer Agent providespursuant to which ANST provided the Company with transfer agent, registraragency services (including broker and stockholder servicing, transaction processing, year-end IRS reporting and other services), and supervisory services.
An affiliateservices overseeing the transfer agency services performed by a third-party transfer agent. AR Global received written notice from ANST on February 10, 2016 that it would wind down operations by the end of the month and would withdraw as the transfer agent effective February 29, 2016. Subsequently, effective February 26, 2016, the Company SK Research, LLC ("SK Research")entered into a definitive agreement with DST Systems, Inc., is an entity under common controla third-party and its previous provider of sub-transfer agency services, to  provide the Company directly with the Sponsor.  SK Research provides broker-dealerstransfer agency services (including broker and financial advisors with the research, critical thinkingstockholder servicing, transaction processing, year-end IRS reporting and analytical resources necessary to evaluate the viability, utility and performance of investment programs. other services).
The table below shows the compensation and reimbursement to the Advisor, its affiliates, and entities under common control with the Advisor and the Former Dealer Manager incurred for services relating to the Offering during the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2016 and 2015, and 2014, respectively, and the associated payable as of September 30, 2015March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2014,2015, respectively (in thousands):
  Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, Payable as of
  2015 2014 2015 2014 September 30, 2015 December 31, 2014
Total compensation and reimbursement for services provided by the Advisor, its affiliates, entities under common control with the Advisor and the Dealer Manager $1,957
 $466
 $5,805
 $1,277
 $263
 $1,725
  Three Months Ended March 31, Payable as of
  2016 2015 March 31, 2016 December 31, 2015
Total commissions and fees incurred from the Former Dealer Manager $
 $9,247
 $
 $
         
Total compensation and reimbursement for services provided by the Advisor, its affiliates, entities under common control with the Advisor and the Former Dealer Manager $
 $1,962
 $472
 $480
The payables as of September 30, 2015March 31, 2016 and December 31, 20142015 in the table above are included in "due"Due to affiliate"affiliates" on the Company's condensed consolidated balance sheets. The fees incurred are recorded within additional paid in capital line in the consolidated balance sheets.
The Company is responsible for organizational and offering costs from the ongoing Offering, excluding commissions and dealer managerFormer Dealer Manager fees, up to a maximum of 2.0% of gross proceeds from its ongoing Offering of common stock, measured at the end of the Offering. Organizational and offering costs in excess of the 2.0% cap as of the end of the Offering are the Advisor's responsibility. As of September 30,March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, organizational and offering costs exceeded the 2.0% of cap of gross proceeds received from the Offering by $0.1 million.$0.8 million and $0.8 million, respectively which has been recorded in Additional Paid-In Capital of the Company's financial statements as the Advisor has not reimbursed the Company for these costs.

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Fees Paid in Connection with the Operations of the Company
The Advisor receives an acquisition fee of 1.0% of the principal amount funded by the Company to originate or acquire commercial mortgage loans and 1.0% of the anticipated net equity funded by the Company to acquire real estate securities. The Company reimburses the Advisor for expenses incurred by the Advisor on behalf of the Company related to selecting, evaluating, originating and acquiring investments in an amount up to 0.5% of the principal amount funded by the Company to originate or acquire commercial mortgage loans and up to 0.5% of the anticipated net equity funded by the Company to acquire real estate securities investments. In no event will the total of all acquisition fees and acquisition expenses exceed 4.5% of the principal amount funded with respect to the Company's total portfolio including subsequent fundings to investments in the Company's portfolio. During the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2016 and 2015, and 2014, acquisition fees of $6.0$0.2 million and $2.9$1.0 million, respectively, have been recognized in the condensedAcquisition fees within the consolidated statement of operations. In addition, overfor the same periods,three months ended March 31, 2015 the Company capitalized $2.2$0.7 million, and $0.9 million, respectively, of acquisition expenses toin Commercial mortgage loans line within the Company's condensed consolidated balance sheets, which will be amortized over the life of each investment using the effective interest method. The Company did not capitalize any acquisitions expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2016.
The Company pays the Advisor, or its affiliates, a monthly asset management fee equal to one-twelfth of 0.75% of the cost of the Company's assets. Commencing on the NAV pricing date, the asset management fee will beis based on the lower of the cost of the Company's assets and the fair value of the Company's assets (fair value will consist of the market value of each portfolio investment as determined by the Advisor in accordance with the Company's valuation guidelines). During the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2016 and 2015, and 2014, the Company incurred $2.4 million and $0.0 million$0 in asset management fees, respectively.respectively, which are recorded in Asset management and subordinated performance fee within the statement of operations. Prior to June 17, 2015, the amount of the asset management fee was reduced to the extent that funds from operations as defined by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts ("FFO"), as adjusted, during the six month period ending on the last day of the calendar quarter immediately preceding the date such asset management fee was payable, was less than distributions declared during the same period. For purposes of this determination, FFO, as adjusted, is FFO adjusted to (i) include acquisition fees and acquisition expenses; (ii) include non-cash restricted stock grant amortization, if any; and (iii) impairments and loan loss reserves on investments, if any (including commercial mortgage loans and other debt investments). FFO, as adjusted, is not the same as FFO.
The Company will pay the Advisor, an annual subordinated performance fee calculated on the basis of total return to stockholders, payable monthly in arrears, such that for any year in which total return on stockholders’ capital exceeds 6.0% per annum, the Advisor will be entitled to 15.0% of the excess total return; provided that in no event will the annual subordinated performance fee payable to the Advisor exceed 10.0% of the aggregate total return for such year. This fee will be payable only upon the sale of assets, distributions or other eventevents which resultsresult in the Company's return on stockholders’ capital exceeding 6.0% per annum. During the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2016 and 2015, and 2014, the Company incurred an annual subordinated performance fee of $1.4$0.6 million and $0.4 million, respectively.respectively, which are recorded in Asset management and subordinated performance fee within the statement of operations.
Effective June 1, 2013, the Company entered into an agreement with the Former Dealer Manager to provide strategic advisory services and investment banking services required in the ordinary course of the Company's business, such as performing financial analysis, evaluating publicly traded comparable companies and assisting in developing a portfolio composition strategy, a capitalization structure to optimize future liquidity options and structuring operations. The Company prepaid the cost of an one-time $0.9 million associated with this agreement and amortizes the cost over the estimated life of the Offering into "Other expenses"Other expenses on the Company's condensed consolidated statementstatements of operations. TheFor period ending December 31, 2015, the Company had approximately $6,000 of unamortized cost. There was no remaining unamortized cost associated with this agreement is included in "Prepaid expensesas of March 31, 2016 and other assets" on the Company's condensed consolidated balance sheet.these services are no longer being provided.






The table below depicts related party fees and reimbursements in connection with the operations of the Company for the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2016 and 2015 and 2014 and the associated payable as of September 30, 2015March 31, 2016 and December 31, 20142015 (in thousands):
  Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, Payable as of
  2015 2014 2015 2014 September 30, 2015 December 31, 2014
Acquisition fees and expenses (*)
 $572
 $2,657
 $8,441
 $4,349
 $19
 $
Advisory and investment banking fee 14
 135
 42
 405
 
 
Asset management and subordinated performance fee 2,405
 414
 3,741
 414
 3,381
 191
Total related party fees and reimbursements $2,991
 $3,206
 $12,224
 $5,168
 $3,400
 $191


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thousands):
  Three Months Ended March 31, Payable as of
  2016 2015 March 31, 2016 December 31, 2015
Acquisition fees and expense and others (*)
 $157
 $1,781
 $
 $55
Administrative services and expenses 816


 187
 
Advisory and investment banking fee 6
 14
 
 
Asset management and subordinated performance fee 3,010
 362
 3,683
 3,792
Other related party expenses 26
 21
 61
 
Total related party fees and reimbursements $4,015
 $2,178
 $3,931
 $3,847
________________________
* Includes amortization of capitalized acquisition fees and expenses.

The payables as of September 30, 2015March 31, 2016 and December 31, 20142015 in the table above are included in "due"Due to affiliate"affiliates" on the Company's condensed consolidated balance sheets.
In order to improve operating cash flows and the ability to pay distributions from operating cash flows, the Advisor may elect to waive certain fees. Because the Advisor may waive certain fees, cash flows from operations that would have been paid to the Advisor may be available to pay distributions to stockholders. The fees that may be forgiven are not deferrals and accordingly, will not be paid to the Advisor. The Advisor has also permanently waived a portion of the acquisition fees and expenses earned on the acquisition of the Company's CMBS in the amount of $0.1 million and $0.5 million for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2015March 31, 2015. The Company did not purchase any CMBS positions during the three months ended March 31, 2016 as such did not incur any acquisition fees and 2014, respectively.expenses for CMBS purchases.
Subject to the limitations outlined below, the Company will reimburse the Advisor's cost of providing administrative services and personnel costs in connection with other services during the operational stage, in addition to paying an asset management fee; however, the Company will not reimburse the Advisor for personnel costs in connection with services for which the Advisor receives acquisition fees or disposition fees. For the ninethree months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, noMarch 31, 2016, the Company reimbursed the Advisor $0.8 million of administrative costs of the Advisor were reimbursed for any period in connection with the operations of the Company. The Company did not incur such expense for the three months ended March 31, 2015.
The Advisor must pay any expenses in which the Company's total operating expenses as defined by North American Securities Administrators Association at the end of the four preceding fiscal quarters exceeds the greater of (i) 2.0% of average invested assets or (ii) 25.0% of net income other than any additions to reserves for depreciation, bad debt or other similar non-cash reserves and excluding any gain from the sale of assets for that period, unless a majority of the Company's independent directors determine the excess expenses were justified based on unusual and nonrecurring factors.
The Advisor at its election may also contribute capital to enhance the Company’s cash position for working capital and distribution purposes. Any contributed capital amounts are not reimbursable to the Advisor. Further, any capital contributions are made without any corresponding issuance of common or preferred shares. The Advisor did not contribute capital to enhance the Company's cash position for working capital or distribution purposes during the nine months ended September 30, 2015 or 2014.such expense year.
Fees Paid in Connection with the Liquidation of Assets, or Listing of the Company's Common Stock or Termination of the Advisory Agreement
The Company will pay a disposition fee of 1.0% of the contract sales price of each commercial mortgage loan or other investment sold, including CMBS or CDOs issued by a subsidiary of the Company as part of a securitization transaction. The Company will not be obligated to pay a disposition fee upon the maturity, prepayment, workout, modification or extension of commercial real estate debt unless there is a corresponding fee paid by the borrower, in which case the disposition fee will be the lesser of (i) 1.0% of the principal amount of the debt prior to such transaction; or (ii) the amount of the fee paid by the borrower in connection with such transaction. If the Company takes ownership of a property as a result of a workout or foreclosure of a loan, it will pay a disposition fee upon the sale of such property.
On December 30, 2014, the Company issued 1,000 convertible shares to the Advisor for $1.00 per share. The convertible shares issued to the Advisor will automatically convert to shares of the Company’s common stock upon the first to occur of any of the Triggering Events described in Note 7.
During the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2016 and 2015, and 2014, no fees were paid in connection with the liquidation of assets, listing of the Company's common stock or termination of the advisory agreement.

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The Company has also established a restricted share plan for the benefit of employees, directors, employees of the Advisor and its affiliates.
Note 10 - Fair Value of Financial Instruments
GAAP establishes a hierarchy of valuation techniques based on the observability of inputs used in measuring financial instruments at fair values. GAAP establishes market-based or observable inputs as the preferred source of values, followed by valuation models using management assumptions in the absence of market inputs. The three levels of the hierarchy are described below:
Level I - Inputs are unadjusted, quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities at the measurement date.

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Level II - Inputs (other than quoted prices included in Level I) are either directly or indirectly observable for the asset or liability through correlation with market data at the measurement date and for the duration of the instrument’s anticipated life.
Level III - Inputs reflect management’s best estimate of what market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability at the measurement date. Consideration is given to the risk inherent in the valuation technique and the risk inherent in the inputs to the model.
The determination of where an asset or liability falls in the above hierarchy requires significant judgment and factors specific to the asset or liability. In instances where the determination of the fair value measurement is based on inputs from different levels of the fair value hierarchy, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the entire fair value measurement falls is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. The Company evaluates its hierarchy disclosures each quarter and depending on various factors, it is possible that an asset or liability may be classified differently from quarter to quarter.
The Company has implemented valuation control processes to validate the fair value of the Company's financial instruments measured at fair value including those derived from pricing models. These control processes are designed to assure that the values used for financial reporting are based on observable inputs wherever possible. In the event that observable inputs are not available, the control processes are designed to assure that the valuation approach utilized is appropriate and consistently applied and the assumptions are reasonable.
CMBS are valued utilizing both observable and unobservable market inputs. These factors include projected future cash flows, ratings, subordination levels, vintage, remaining lives, credit issues, recent trades of similar real estate securities and the spreads used in the prior valuation. The Company obtains current market spread information where available and uses this information in evaluating and validating the market price of all real CMBS. Depending upon the significance of the fair value inputs used in determining these fair values, these real estate securities are classified in either Level II or Level III of the fair value hierarchy. As of September 30, 2015March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2014,2015, the Company received broker quotes on each CMBS investment used in determining the fair value. As of September 30, 2015value and December 31, 2014, the Company's CMBS investments have been classified as Level II due to the observable nature of many of the market inputs.
The following table presents the Company's financial instrument carried at fair value on a recurring basis in the condensed consolidated balance sheet by its level in the fair value hierarchy as of September 30, 2015March 31, 2016 and December 31, 20142015 (in thousands):
 Total Level I Level II Level III
September 30, 2015       
Real estate securities$100,959
 $
 $100,959
 $
Repurchase agreements - commercial mortgage loans376,090
 
 376,090
 
Repurchase agreements - real estate securities72,597
 
 72,597
 
December 31, 2014
      
Real estate securities50,234
 
 50,234
 
Repurchase agreements - commercial mortgage loans150,169
 
 150,169
 
Repurchase agreements - real estate securities26,269
 
 26,269
 
 Total Level I Level II Level III
March 31, 2016       
Real estate securities$124,871
 $
 $124,871
 $
December 31, 2015
      
Real estate securities130,754
 
 130,754
 
A review of the fair value hierarchy classification is conducted on a quarterly basis. Changes in the type of inputs may result in a reclassification for certain assets. The Company's policy with respect to transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy is to recognize transfers into and out of each level as of the beginning of the reporting period. There were no transfers between levels within fair value hierarchy during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2015March 31, 2016 and 2014.2015. There are no financial instruments carried at fair value on a non-recurring basis as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015.
The fair value of cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash are measured using observable quoted market prices, or Level I inputs. The fair value of short-term financial instruments, such as accrued interest receivable, prepaid expenses and

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other assets, accounts payable and accrued expenses, distributions payable, interest payable, borrowings under repurchase agreements and due to affiliate are approximated byapproximate their carrying value on the condensed consolidated balance sheets due to their short-term nature, and are measured using Level II inputs.
The fair values of the Company's commercial mortgage loans and collateralized loan obligations, which are not reported at fair value on the condensed consolidated balance sheets are reported below as of September 30, 2015March 31, 2016 and December 31, 20142015 (in thousands):

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 Level Carrying Value Fair Value
September 30, 2015III $939,704
 $1,063,976
December 31, 2014III 457,454
 474,932
   Level Carrying Amount Fair Value
March 31, 2016       
Commercial mortgage loansAsset III $1,127,403
 $1,133,935
Collateralized loan obligationLiability II 287,320
 289,080
December 31, 2015       
Commercial mortgage loansAsset III 1,125,089
 1,138,841
Collateralized loan obligationLiability II 287,229
 289,733
The fair value of the commercial mortgage loans is estimated using a discounted cash flow analysis, based on the Advisor's experience with similar types of investments. The Company received broker quotes for each tranche of CLO to determine the fair value of the debt.
Note 11 - Offsetting Assets and Liabilities
The Company's condensed consolidated balance sheets used a gross presentation of repurchase agreements.agreements and collateral pledged. The table below provides a gross presentation, the effects of offsetting and a net presentation of the Company's repurchase agreements within the scope of ASC 210-20, Balance Sheet—Offsetting, as of September 30, 2015March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2014,2015, respectively (in thousands):
        Gross Amounts Not Offset on the Balance Sheet  
Repurchase Agreements Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities Gross Amounts Offset on the Balance Sheet Net Amount of Liabilities Presented on the Balance Sheet Financial Instruments Cash Collateral Pledged Net Amount
September 30, 2015            
Commercial mortgage loans $376,090
 $
 $376,090
 $527,071
 $
 $
Real estate securities 72,597
 
 72,597
 98,504
 1,407
 
December 31, 2014            
Commercial mortgage loans 150,169
 
 150,169
 301,704
 
 
Real estate securities 26,269
 
 26,269
 38,833
 68
 
        Gross Amounts Not Offset on the Balance Sheet  
Repurchase Agreements Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities Gross Amounts Offset on the Balance Sheet Net Amount of Liabilities Presented on the Balance Sheet Financial Instruments as Collateral Pledged Cash Collateral Pledged Net Amount
March 31, 2016            
Commercial mortgage loans $243,583
 $
 $243,583
 $377,231
 $5,000
 $
Real estate securities  (*)
 120,449
 
 120,449
 179,628
 1,498
 
December 31, 2015            
Commercial mortgage loans 206,239
 
 206,239
 355,802
 5,000
 
Real estate securities (*)
 117,211
 
 117,211
 171,071
 366
 
* Includes $56,044 and $56,044 Tranche C of RFT issued CLO held by the Company, which eliminates within the Repurchase agreement-real estate securities line of the consolidated balance sheets as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively.
Note 12 - Segment Reporting
The Company conducts its business through the following segments:
The real estate debt business focuses on originating, acquiring and asset managing commercial real estate debt investments, including first mortgage loans, subordinate mortgages, mezzanine loans and participations in such loans.
The real estate securities business focuses on investing in and asset managing commercial real estate securities primarily consisting of CMBS and may include unsecured REIT debt, CDO notes and other securities.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2015March 31, 2016
(Unaudited)

The following table represents the Company's operations by segment for the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2016 and 2015 and 2014 (in thousands):
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 Total Real Estate Debt Real Estate Securities
Interest income $38,341
 $36,303
 $2,038
Interest expense 7,925
 7,323
 602
Net income 16,360
 15,853
 507
Total assets 1,064,412
 961,455
 102,957
Weighted average income earning assets 763,656
 687,454
 76,202
Weighted average asset yield 6.7% 7.0% 3.6%
Average interest bearing liabilities 306,396
 257,868
 48,528
Average yield on liabilities 3.4% 3.8% 1.7%
Net Interest Margin 3.3% 3.2% 1.9%
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014      
Interest income 7,514
 7,162
 352
Interest expense 803
 696
 107
Net income (loss) 1,761
 2,041
 (280)
Total assets 358,442
 319,871
 38,571
Weighted average income earning assets 153,312
 135,163
 18,149
Weighted average asset yield 6.5% 7.1% 2.6%
Average interest bearing liabilities 38,690
 29,899
 8,791
Average yield on liabilities 2.8% 3.1% 1.6%
Net Interest Margin 3.7% 4.0% 1.0%
Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 Total Real Estate Debt Real Estate Securities
Interest income $20,291
 $18,676
 $1,615
Interest expense 4,768
 4,091
 677
Net income 9,420
 9,059
 361
Three Months Ended March 31, 2015      
Interest income 9,605
 9,196
 409
Interest expense 1,933
 1,804
 129
Net income 4,632
 4,546
 86
The following table represents the Company's total assets by segment as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 (in thousands):
As of March 31, 2016 Total Real Estate Debt Real Estate Securities
Total Assets $1,312,738
 $1,186,001
 $126,737
       
As of December 31, 2015      
Total Assets 1,282,484
 1,150,858
 131,626
  

    
For the purposes of the table above, any expenses unallocable tonot associated with a specific segmentssegment have been allocated to the business segments using a percentage derived by using the sum of commercial mortgage loans, net and real estate securities, at fair value as the denominator and commercial mortgage loans, net and real estate securities, at fair value as the numerators.
Note 13 - Subsequent Events
The Company has evaluated subsequent events through the filing of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and determined that there have not been any events that have occurred that would require adjustments to disclosures in the condensed consolidated financial statements except for the following transactions:
Sales of Common Stock
As of October 31, 2015, the Company had 30,416,283 shares of common stock outstanding, including shares issued under the DRIP and unvested restricted shares and has raised total proceeds from the Offering as follows (in thousands):
Source of Capital Inception to September 30, 2015 October 1, 2015 to October 31, 2015 Total
Common stock $714,236
 $42,227
 $756,463
Distributions Paid
On OctoberApril 1, 2015,2016, the Company paid a distribution of $4.8$5.5 million to stockholders of record during the month of September 2015.March 2016. The Company paid $2.7$3.3 million of the distribution in cash, while $2.0$2.2 million was used to purchase 85,97186,595 shares through the DRIP.
Commercial Mortgage LoansFormation of Special Committee
For the period from October 1, 2015 to October 31, 2015On May 6, 2016, the Company has originated and acquired commercial mortgage loansannounced that the Company’s Board, with the unanimous agreement of all directors, had recently formed a special committee, consisting exclusively of independent directors, to explore a potential strategic transaction with a total par value of $162.7 million.
Financing
On October 19, 2015, tworelated party. The Board granted the special committee the exclusive authority to consider, review, evaluate and, if appropriate, negotiate a strategic transaction on behalf of the Company's consolidated subsidiaries, RFT 2015-FL1 Issuer, Ltd. (the “Issuer”)Company. In addition, the Board granted the special committee the authority, when considering such strategic transaction, to solicit expressions of interest or other proposals for, and RFT 2015-FL1 Co-Issuer, LLC (the “Co-Issuer”to consider, any alternative transactions. These transactions may include a possible sale or merger with one or more related or unrelated entities, listing the Company’s shares on a national exchange or the sale of assets.

The special committee has retained special legal counsel and together withis in the Issuer, the “Issuers”), issued notes with an aggregate principal amountprocess of $350.2 million (the “Notes”), evidencingengaging a commercialleading real estate mortgage securitization, and sold such Notesinvestment banking group as financial advisor. To date, the special committee has not engaged in a

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2015
(Unaudited)

private placement.  A separate consolidated subsidiary of the Company purchased $56.0 million of the Notes. Simultaneously with the issuance of the Notes, the Issuer issued and sold preferred shares (the “Preferred Shares”) with an aggregate liquidation preference and notional amount equal to $78.1 million to a consolidated subsidiary of the Company.
The Notes were issued pursuant to an indenture (the “Indenture”), dated as of October 19, 2015 (the “Closing Date”), by and among the Issuers, Realty Finance Operating Partnership, L.P. (the “Advancing Agent”) and U.S. Bank, National Association (the “Trustee” and the “Note Administrator”).
Determination of Net Asset Value per Share
On November 4, 2015, the Company’s board of directors unanimously determined an estimated NAV per share of the Company’s common stock of $25.27 as of September 30, 2015. The estimated NAV per share is based upon the estimated value of the Company’s assets less the Company’s liabilities as of September 30, 2015. Duff & Phelps, LLC, an independent third-party real estate advisory firm, performed appraisals of the Company’s assets in accordance with the Company’s valuation guidelines. The Advisor calculated the estimated NAV per share, and the conflicts committee of the Company’s board of directors, which is comprised solely of the Company’s independent directors, approved and recommended to the board of directors the estimated NAV per share calculated by the Advisor. The valuation was performed in accordance with the provisions of Practice Guideline 2013-01, Valuations of Publicly Registered Non-Listed REITs, issued by the Investment Program Association in April 2013.
On November 4, 2015, the Company’s board of directors unanimously determined, effective as of the NAV pricing date, (i) to change the purchase price for shares issued in the Company’s primary offering to equal the estimated NAV per share plus applicable selling commissions and fees; (ii) to change the purchase price for shares issued pursuant to the DRIP to equal the estimated NAV per share; and (iii) to change the repurchase price of shares under the SRP to equal,any substantive discussions or be at a discount from, the estimated NAV per share. Accordingly, the Company (i) will offer shares in the primary offering at a purchase price of $28.08; (ii) will offer shares pursuant to the DRIP at a purchase price of $25.27; and (iii) will repurchase shares pursuant to the SRP at a repurchase price of $25.27, subject to discounts in certain circumstances and subjectnegotiations related to the terms and conditions of a transaction with this related party or any other party. In addition, there has not been any exchange of information or any entry into non-disclosure agreements with any party. There are no assurances that the SRP.
Sponsor Transactions
On November 9, 2015, the Sponsor advised the Company that AR Capital and Apollo Global Management, LLC (NYSE: APO) (together with its consolidated subsidiaries, “Apollo”) have mutually agreed to terminate an agreement, dated asconsideration of August 6, 2015, pursuant to which Apollo would have purchased a controlling interestany strategic alternative will result in a newly formed company that would have owned a majority oftransaction. The Company does not intend to comment on or disclose developments regarding the ongoing asset management business of AR Capital.  The termination has no effect on the Company’s current management team.
Also on November 9, 2015, RCS Capital Corporation (“RCS Capital”), the parent of the Dealer Manager and a company under common control with AR Capital, and Apollo announced that they have mutually agreed to amend an agreement (the “RCS Agreement”), dated as of August 6, 2015, pursuant to which RCS Capital will sell its wholesale distribution business, including the Dealer Manager, to an affiliate of Apollo.  This transactionprocess unless it deems further disclosure is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals and is expected to close early in the first quarter of 2016. The Transfer Agent and RCS will remain as subsidiaries of RCS Capital and will continue to provide services to the Company.appropriate or required.



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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company. theRealty Finance Trust, Inc. The notes thereto and other financial information included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q as well as our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 20142015 filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on April 24, 2015, as amended by the Form 10-K/A filed with the SEC on April 29, 2015.March 11, 2016.
As used herein, the terms "we," "our" and "us" refer to Realty Finance Trust, Inc., a Maryland corporation, and, as required by context, to Realty Finance Operating Partnership, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, which we refer to as the "OP," and to its subsidiaries. We are externally managed by Realty Finance Advisors, LLC (our "Advisor"), a Delaware limited liability company.
The forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q may include, but are not limited to, statements as to:
our use of the proceeds of the offering for sale of a maximum of 80.0 million shares of common stock, $0.01 par value per share, on a reasonable best efforts basis, pursuant to a registration statement on Form S-11 (the "Offering");
our business and investment strategy;
our ability to make investments in a timely manner or on acceptable terms;
current credit market conditions and our ability to obtain long-term financing for our investments in a timely manner and on terms that are consistent with what we project when we invest;
the effect of general market, real estate market, economic and political conditions, including the recent economic slowdown and dislocation in the global credit markets;
our ability to make scheduled payments on our debt obligations;
our ability to generate sufficient cash flows to make distributions to our stockholders;
our ability to generate sufficient debt and equity capital to fund additional investments;
our ability to refinance our existing financing arrangements;
the degree and nature of our competition;
the availability of qualified personnel;
our ability to maintain our qualification as a real estate investment trust ("REIT"); and
other factors set forth under the caption "Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.2015.
In addition, words such as "anticipate," "believe," "expect" and "intend" indicate a forward-looking statement, although not all forward-looking statements include these words. The forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual results could differ materially from those implied or expressed in the forward-looking statements for any reason.
Our investors should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements made in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q relate only to events as of the date on which the statements are made. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Overview
We were incorporated in Maryland on November 15, 2012 and have conductedconduct our operations to qualify as a REIT for U.S. federal income tax purposes beginning with the taxable year ended December 31, 2013. On May 14, 2013, we commenced business operations after raising in excess of $2.0 million of equity, the amount require for us to release equity proceeds from escrow. We are in business to originate, acquire and manage a diversified portfolio of commercial real estate debt secured by properties located both within and outside of the United States. We also invest in commercial real estate securities. Commercial real estate debt investments may include first mortgage loans, subordinated mortgage loans, mezzanine loans and participations in such loans. Commercial real estate securities may include CMBS, senior unsecured debt of publicly traded REITs, debt or equity securities of other publicly traded real estate companies and CDOs. We have no direct employees. We have retained the Advisor to manage our affairs on a day-to-day basis. The Advisor is under common control with the parent of the Sponsor, and will receive compensation and fees for services related to the investment and management of our assets. The Advisor receives fees during the offering, acquisition, operational and liquidation stages.
Prior to January 2016, we were offering for sale a maximum of 80.0 million shares$2.0 billion of common stock, $0.01$0.01 par value per share, on a reasonable best efforts basis, pursuant to a registration statement on Form S-11 filed with the SEC under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"). The Offering also coverscovered the offer and sale of up to 16.8approximately $400.0 million in shares of common stock pursuant to a distribution reinvestment plan ( the "DRIP")DRIP under which common stockholders may elect to have their distributions reinvested

in additional shares of common stock. On May 14, 2013,Effective January 2016, we commenced business operations after raising in excess of $2.0 million of equity interminated the Offering, deregistered 4,069 unsold shares from the amount required for usOffering and reallocated 49.7 million unsold shares from the Offering to release equity proceeds from escrow.the DRIP offering.
Prior to the NAV pricing datePricing Date (as described below), we have offered shares of our common stock in the primary offeringOffering through Realty Capital Securities, LLC (the "Dealer"Former Dealer Manager"), at a per share price of up to $25.00 per share (including the maximum allowed to be charged for commissions and fees, subject to certain discounts as described in our prospectus). Prior to the NAV pricing date, we have offered shares of our common stock pursuant to our DRIP, at a price equal to $23.75 per share, which is 95% of the primary offering price. As of close of business on November 10, 2015 (the “NAV pricing date”), pursuant to the net asset value (“NAV”) calculation described herein, we are offering shares of our common stock in the primary offering

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at a price of up to $28.08 per share, inclusive of applicable commissions and dealer manager fees, and through the DRIP at a price equal to $25.27 per share, the NAV per share. As of September 30, 2015, the aggregate gross proceeds from the sale of common stock in the Offering was $714.2 million. Beginning with the NAV pricing date, the per share price for shares in our primary offering and our DRIP will vary quarterly and will be equal to our per share NAV as of the end of the prior quarter, divided by the number of shares of our common stock outstanding as of such date, plus, in the case of its primary offering, applicable commissions and fees.$23.75.
On November 4, 2015, our board of directors unanimously determined an estimated NAV per share of our common stock of $25.27 as of September 30, 2015. The estimated NAV per share is based upon the estimated value of our assets less our liabilities as of September 30, 2015. The conflicts committee of the board of directors approved the engagement of Duff & Phelps, LLC, an independent third-party real estate advisory firm, who performed appraisals of our assets in accordance with our valuation guidelines. Our Advisor calculated the estimated NAV per share, and the conflicts committee of our board of directors, which is comprised solely of our independent directors, approved and recommended to our board of directors the estimated NAV per share calculated by our Advisor. The valuation was performed in accordance with the provisions of Practice Guideline 2013-01, Valuations of Publicly Registered Non-Listed REITs, issued by the Investment Program Association in April 2013.
OnAs of close of business on November 4,10, 2015 our board of directors unanimously determined, effective as of the NAV(the “NAV pricing date, (i) to change the purchase price for shares issued in our primary offering to equal the estimated NAV per share plus applicable selling commissions and fees; (ii) to change the purchase price for shares issueddate”), pursuant to the DRIP to equal the estimated NAV per share; and (iii) to change the repurchase price of shares under our share repurchase program to equal, or be at a discount from, the estimated NAV per share. Accordingly,net asset value (“NAV”) calculation described herein, we (i) will offer shares in the primarybegan offering at a purchase price of $28.08; (ii) will offer shares pursuant to our DRIP at a purchase price of $25.27; and (iii) will repurchase shares pursuant to our share repurchase program at a repurchase price of $25.27, subject to discounts in certain circumstances and subject to the terms and conditions of the SRP.
On December 30, 2014, we filed with the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation articles supplementary to our charter that reclassified 1,000 authorized but unissued shares of our common stock as sharesin the Offering at a price of convertible stockup to $28.08 per share, inclusive of applicable commissions and setFormer Dealer Manager fees, and through the terms of such convertible shares. We then issued 1,000 convertible sharesDRIP at a price equal to $25.27 per share, the Advisor for $1.00NAV per share. As noted above, we have terminated the Offering. The convertible sharesper share price for our DRIP offering will automatically convertbe equal to our per share NAV, divided by the number of shares of our common stock upon the first occurrenceoutstanding as of any of the following triggering events (the "Triggering Event"): (i) we have paid total distributions on the then-outstanding shares of common stock in an amount equal to or in excess of the sum of the invested capital (as defined in our charter) plus an aggregate 6.0% cumulative, pre-tax, non-compounded, annual return on such invested capital, (ii) a listing of our shares of common stock on a national securities exchange and (iii) the termination of our advisory agreement under certain circumstances.
We were formed to originate, acquire and manage a diversified portfolio of commercial real estate debt secured by properties located both within and outside of the United States. We may also invest in commercial real estate securities. Commercial real estate debt investments may include first mortgage loans, subordinated mortgage loans, mezzanine loans and participations in such loans. Commercial real estate securities may include commercial mortgage-backed securities ("CMBS"), senior unsecured debt of publicly traded REITs, debt or equity securities in other publicly traded real estate companies and collateralized debt obligations ("CDOs").date.
We have no direct employees. We haveOur Advisor has been retained the Advisorby us to manage our affairs on a day-to-day basis. The Dealer Manager serves as the dealer manager of the Offering. The Advisor and Dealer Manager areis under common control with AR Global, the parent of theour Sponsor, as a result of which they are related parties, and each, of themincluding our former dealer manager, Realty Capital Securities, LLC (the “Former Dealer Manager”), have received or will receive compensation, fees and feesexpense reimbursements for services related to the Offering, and the investment and management of our assets.assets, our operations and our liquidation.
In May 6, 2016, we announced that our Board, with the unanimous agreement of all directors, had recently formed a special committee, consisting exclusively of independent directors, to explore a potential strategic transaction with a related party. The AdvisorBoard granted the special committee the exclusive authority to consider, review, evaluate and, Dealer Manager receive fees duringif appropriate, negotiate a strategic transaction on behalf of us. In addition, the offering, acquisition, operationalBoard granted the special committee the authority, when considering such strategic transaction, to solicit expressions of interest or other proposals for, and liquidation stages.to consider, any alternative transactions. These transactions may include a possible sale or merger with one or more related or unrelated entities, listing the our shares on a national exchange or the sale of assets.
The special committee has retained special legal counsel and is in the process of engaging a leading real estate investment banking group as financial advisor. To date, the special committee has not engaged in any substantive discussions or negotiations related to the terms of a transaction with this related party or any other party. In addition, there has not been any exchange of information or any entry into non-disclosure agreements with any party. There are no assurances that the consideration of any strategic alternative will result in a transaction. We do not intend to comment on or disclose developments regarding the process unless we deem further disclosure is appropriate or required.
Significant Accounting Policies and Use of Estimates
A summary of our significant accounting policies is set forth in Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies to our condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. A full disclosure of our significant accounting polices is disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.2015.
Portfolio
As of September 30, 2015March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2014,2015, our portfolio consisted of 6976 and 3877 loans (the "Loans") and 1316 and eight16 investments in CMBS, respectively. The Loans had a total carrying value, net of reserve, of $938.8$1,126.4 million and $456.9$1,124.2 million, and our CMBS investments had a fair value of $101.0$124.9 million and $50.2$130.8 million as of September 30, 2015March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2014,2015, respectively. The increase in the size ofFor our portfolio is due to investing capital received from the Offering and increased leverage arising from the Master Repurchase Agreements (“MRAs”) thatloans, we have entered into with JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association (the “JPM Repo Facility”) and Barclays Bank PLC (the “Barclays Repo Facility”).We currently estimate loss rates based on historical realized losses experienced in the industry and take into account current collateral and economic conditions affecting the probability or severity of losses when establishing the allowance for loan

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losses. We recorded a general allowance for loan losses as of September 30, 2015March 31, 2016 and December 31, 20142015 in the amount of $0.9$1.1 million and $0.6$0.9 million, respectively. There were no impaired or specifically reserved loans in the portfolio as of September 30, 2015March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2014.2015.
As of September 30, 2015March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2014,2015, our Loans had a weighted average coupon of 6.5%6.1% and 7.1%6.1%, and a weighted average life of 2.82.5 and 3.22.7 years, respectively. Our CMBS investments had a weighted average coupon of 4.0%4.8% and 3.3%4.7% and a remaining life of 2.12.8 and 1.83.2 years as of September 30, 2015March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2014,2015, respectively. The following

charts summarize our portfolio as a percentage of par value, including CMBS, by the collateral type, geographical region and coupon rate type as of September 30, 2015March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2014:2015:



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An investments region classification is defined according to the below map based on the location of investments' secured property. The geographical region chart as of December 31, 2014 has been conformed to reflect current period presentation.

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The following charts show the par value by maturity year for the investments in our portfolio as of September 30, 2015March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2014.2015.

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The following table shows selected data from our commercial mortgage loans portfolio as of September 30, 2015March 31, 2016 (in thousands):
Loan Type Par Value Carrying Value 
Interest Rate (1)
 Effective Yield 
Loan to Value (2)
Property TypePar Value
Interest Rate (1)
Effective Yield
Loan to Value (2)
Senior 1 $11,635 $11,588 5.00% + 1M LIBOR 5.5% 70.0%Retail$7,4601M LIBOR + 4.75%5.4%78.0%
Senior 2 11,000 11,000 9.00% + 1M LIBOR 9.0% 70.0%Office8,5001M LIBOR + 4.65%5.4%70.8%
Senior 3 5,750 5,744 4.90% + 1M LIBOR 5.1% 80.0%Mixed Use11,0001M LIBOR + 9.00%10.5%70.0%
Senior 4 31,250 31,135 4.50% + 1M LIBOR 4.9% 75.0%Office35,8001M LIBOR + 5.25%6.0%75.0%
Senior 5 9,450 9,419 4.90% + 1M LIBOR 5.3% 70.0%Office11,7501M LIBOR + 4.75%5.4%74.4%
Senior 6 29,952 29,824 5.50% + 1M LIBOR 5.8% 55.3%Retail14,6001M LIBOR + 4.25%4.9%65.0%
Senior 7 7,460 7,426 4.75% + 1M LIBOR 5.2% 78.0%Retail11,6361M LIBOR + 5.00%5.7%70.0%
Senior 8 11,335 11,298 5.75% + 1M LIBOR 6.1% 60.0%Office19,2501M LIBOR + 4.55%5.1%70.0%
Senior 9 11,800 11,755 4.75% + 1M LIBOR 5.1% 79.4%Multifamily16,8471M LIBOR + 4.75%5.5%75.0%
Senior 10 23,806 23,599 4.65% + 1M LIBOR 5.3% 80.0%Multifamily14,2291M LIBOR + 4.50%5.2%76.0%
Senior 11 9,150 9,114 5.50% + 1M LIBOR 6.1% 75.0%Office12,0001M LIBOR + 4.75%5.3%54.1%
Senior 12 15,249 15,232 5.20% + 1M LIBOR 5.5% 75.0%Multifamily21,2151M LIBOR + 4.25%4.8%69.6%
Senior 13 34,500 34,203 5.25% + 1M LIBOR 5.7% 75.0%Multifamily8,6681M LIBOR + 4.75%5.5%76.0%
Senior 14 11,400 11,391 4.80% + 1M LIBOR 5.0% 75.0%Retail9,8501M LIBOR + 5.25%5.9%80.0%
Senior 15 10,018 9,958 5.10% + 1M LIBOR 5.6% 75.0%Industrial18,6581M LIBOR + 4.25%5.6%68.0%
Senior 16 10,790 10,706 5.00% + 1M LIBOR 5.6% 75.0%Hospitality10,3501M LIBOR + 5.50%6.2%69.9%
Senior 17 7,317 7,275 4.75% + 1M LIBOR 5.2% 78.3%Office30,3171M LIBOR + 4.65%5.4%80.0%
Senior 18 24,500 24,336 4.60% + 1M LIBOR 5.0% 65.0%Retail4,7251M LIBOR + 5.50%6.3%72.0%
Senior 19 11,450 11,393 4.50% + 1M LIBOR 4.8% 74.8%Retail19,0101M LIBOR + 4.75%5.6%55.0%
Senior 20 13,466 13,398 5.00% + 1M LIBOR 5.4% 76.7%Multifamily39,2001M LIBOR + 4.00%4.6%77.0%
Senior 21 8,850 8,804 4.70% + 1M LIBOR 5.1% 68.8%Retail7,5001M LIBOR + 5.00%5.8%59.0%
Senior 22 9,850 9,794 5.25% + 1M LIBOR 5.7% 80.0%Office13,1291M LIBOR + 5.00%5.7%75.0%
Senior 23 10,450 10,402 4.75% + 1M LIBOR 5.1% 75.0%Hospitality11,4821M LIBOR + 5.75%6.4%60.0%
Senior 24 13,500 13,453 5.00% + 1M LIBOR 5.4% 78.0%Hospitality12,2511M LIBOR + 5.30%6.0%73.5%
Senior 25 16,800 16,747 4.90% + 1M LIBOR 5.2% 74.0%Mixed Use24,5731M LIBOR + 5.50%6.1%55.3%
Senior 26 24,000 23,840 4.25% + 1M LIBOR 4.7% 79.7%Multifamily17,5601M LIBOR + 4.20%4.8%76.4%
Senior 27 12,688 12,594 4.50% + 1M LIBOR 5.0% 76.0%Mixed Use10,0181M LIBOR + 5.10%5.8%75.0%
Senior 28 14,600 14,531 4.25% + 1M LIBOR 4.6% 65.0%Multifamily39,2001M LIBOR + 4.25%5.0%77.0%
Senior 29 8,229 8,168 4.75% + 1M LIBOR 5.2% 76.0%
Senior 30 15,836 15,714 4.75% + 1M LIBOR 5.2% 75.0%

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Loan Type Par Value Carrying Value 
Interest Rate (1)
 Effective Yield 
Loan to Value (2)
Property TypePar Value
Interest Rate (1)
Effective Yield
Loan to Value (2)
Senior 29Retail9,4501M LIBOR + 4.90%5.5%69.2%
Senior 30Industrial33,6551M LIBOR + 4.00%4.5%65.0%
Senior 31 26,500 26,471 4.75% + 1M LIBOR 5.0% 67.4%Mixed Use45,1001M LIBOR + 5.50%6.2%72.6%
Senior 32 18,350 18,162 4.75% + 1M LIBOR 5.3% 55.0%Multifamily8,8501M LIBOR + 4.70%5.4%68.8%
Senior 33 8,500 8,427 4.65% + 1M LIBOR 5.2% 70.8%Office24,5001M LIBOR + 4.60%5.3%65.0%
Senior 34 18,250 18,127 4.25% + 1M LIBOR 4.7% 68.0%Mixed Use7,9841M LIBOR + 4.75%5.4%78.3%
Senior 35 17,560 17,481 4.20% + 1M LIBOR 4.6% 76.4%Hospitality16,8001M LIBOR + 4.90%5.5%74.0%
Senior 36 10,350 10,275 5.50% + 1M LIBOR 6.0% 69.9%Office35,0001M LIBOR + 5.00%5.5%79.0%
Senior 37 11,250 11,177 5.30% + 1M LIBOR 5.8% 73.5%Office6,2621M LIBOR + 4.90%5.4%80.0%
Senior 38 45,100 44,812 5.50% + 1M LIBOR 6.0% 72.6%Retail11,8001M LIBOR + 4.75%5.4%79.4%
Senior 39 7,500 7,428 5.00% + 1M LIBOR 5.6% 59.0%Retail13,5001M LIBOR + 5.00%5.7%78.0%
Senior 40 4,725 4,678 5.50% + 1M LIBOR 6.1% 72.0%Retail11,4821M LIBOR + 4.50%5.1%74.8%
Senior 41 39,200 38,897 4.25% + 1M LIBOR 4.7% 77.0%Multifamily18,0751M LIBOR + 4.50%5.1%75.0%
Senior 42 18,075 18,008 4.50% + 1M LIBOR 4.9% 75.0%Mixed Use31,2501M LIBOR + 4.50%5.1%75.0%
Senior 43Multifamily24,3941M LIBOR + 4.25%5.0%79.7%
Senior 44Office9,5721M LIBOR + 5.50%6.3%75.0%
Senior 45Multifamily28,4061M LIBOR + 3.85%4.2%76.8%
Senior 46Multifamily10,7851M LIBOR + 3.95%4.3%77.5%
Senior 47Multifamily12,0091M LIBOR + 3.95%4.3%78.2%
Senior 48Multifamily5,8001M LIBOR + 4.05%4.4%80.0%
Senior 49Office28,0001M LIBOR + 4.25%4.8%73.3%
Senior 50Multifamily14,0371M LIBOR + 5.00%5.7%76.7%
Senior 51Retail26,5001M LIBOR + 4.75%5.2%67.4%
Senior 52Multifamily10,6801M LIBOR + 4.75%5.3%75.0%
Mezzanine 1 6,300 4,171 5.46% 12.7% 76.7%Mixed Use7,0001M LIBOR + 10.50%11.1%84.0%
Mezzanine 2 5,000 5,035 9.00% 8.7% 73.9%Office5,00011.00%10.8%63.6%
Mezzanine 3 9,000 9,036 11.00% + 3M LIBOR 10.9% 77.9%Hospitality3,00011.00%10.8%81.8%
Mezzanine 4 5,000 5,067 11.00% 10.8% 63.6%Hospitality11,0001M LIBOR + 7.05%7.5%70.0%
Mezzanine 5 4,000 4,054 12.00% 11.7% 74.5%Office22,7771M LIBOR + 7.25%7.3%76.0%
Mezzanine 6 3,000 3,016 11.00% 10.8% 81.8%Office7,00012.00%11.9%78.3%
Mezzanine 7 11,000 11,013 7.05% + 1M LIBOR 7.0% 70.0%Hospitality12,0001M LIBOR + 9.00%9.2%74.2%
Mezzanine 8 7,000 7,027 12.00% 11.9% 78.3%Retail1,96313.00%12.9%85.0%
Mezzanine 9 10,000 10,010 8.00% + 1M LIBOR 8.0% 80.0%Office5,1003M LIBOR + 10.00%10.6%79.5%
Mezzanine 10 1,963 1,972 13.00% 12.9% 85.0%Hospitality45,0001M LIBOR + 10.00%10.4%75.0%
Mezzanine 11 3,480 3,496 9.50% 9.4% 84.5%Multifamily5,0009.00%8.7%73.9%
Mezzanine 12 7,000 6,977 10.50% + 1M LIBOR 11.0% 84.0%Multifamily3,4809.50%9.4%84.5%
Mezzanine 13 35,000 35,068 8.40% + 1M LIBOR 8.3% 70.1%Office10,0001M LIBOR + 8.00%8.3%80.0%
Mezzanine 14 5,000 5,012 7.50% + 1M LIBOR 7.4% 71.0%Multifamily4,00012.00%11.8%74.5%
Mezzanine 15 12,000 12,032 9.00% + 1M LIBOR 8.9% 74.2%Office10,00010.00%10.9%79.0%
Mezzanine 16 25,042 25,127 7.25% + 1M LIBOR 7.0% 76.0%Office10,0001M LIBOR + 10.75%15.5%80.0%
Mezzanine 17 9,000 9,038 10.50% 10.4% 85.0%Hospitality7,14010.00%11.5%73.9%
Mezzanine 18 5,100 5,102 10.00% + 3M LIBOR 10.3% 79.5%Hospitality$3,90010.00%11.5%73.9%
Mezzanine 19 10,000 9,480 10.00% 10.9% 79.0%Hospitality$12,51010.00%11.5%73.9%
Mezzanine 20 15,000 13,922 11.00% 10.9% 80.0%Hospitality$8,05010.00%11.5%73.9%
Mezzanine 21 45,000 45,001 10.00% + 1M LIBOR 10.2% 75.0%Office$9,00010.50%10.4%85.0%
Mezzanine 22 12,350 12,350 10.00% + 1M LIBOR 10.2% 74.0%Hospitality$6,2535.46%13.5%76.7%
Mezzanine 23 7,140 6,533 10.00% 7.2% 71.9%Hospitality$12,3501M LIBOR + 10.00%10.4%74.0%
Mezzanine 24 3,900 3,568 10.00% 11.5% 73.9%
Mezzanine 25 12,510 11,447 10.00% 11.5% 73.9%
Mezzanine 26 8,050 7,366 10.00% 11.5% 73.9%
Subordinated 1 10,000 10,000 11.00% 11.0% 50.1%
Total/Weighted Average $949,276 $939,704 6.7% 72.9%
Subordinate 1Retail$10,00011.00%11.0%50.1%
 $1,136,193 6.4%73.1%
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(1) Our floating rate loan agreements contain the contractual obligation for the borrower to maintain an interest rate cap to protect against rising interest rates. In a simple interest rate cap, the borrower pays a premium for a notional principal amount based on a capped interest rate (the "cap rate"). When the floating rate exceeds the cap rate, the borrower receives a payment from the cap counterparty

equal to the difference between the floating rate and the cap rate on the same notional principal amount for a specified period of time. When interest rates rise, the value of an interest rate cap will increase, thereby reducing the borrower's exposure to rising interest rates.
(2) Loan to value percentage is from metrics at origination.
Results of Operations
Comparison of the Three Months Ended September 30,March 31, 20152016 to the Three Months Ended September 30, 2014March 31, 2015
We conduct our business through the following segments:

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The real estate debt business focuses on originating, acquiring and asset managing commercial real estate debt investments, including first mortgage loans, subordinate mortgages, mezzanine loans and participations in such loans.
The real estate securities business focuses on investing in and asset managing commercial real estate securities primarily consisting of CMBS and may include unsecured REIT debt, CDO notes and other securities.
Net Interest Income
Net interest income is generated on our interest-earning assets less related interest-bearing liabilities and is recorded as part of our real estate debt and real estate securities segments.
Interest Income
Interest income for the three months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 totaled $16.3 million and $4.6 million, respectively. The main driver in the increase in interest income was the increase in the size of our portfolio due to investing capital raised through the Offering. As of September 30, 2015, our Loans had a total carrying value of $939.7 million and our CMBS investments had a fair value of $101.0 million, while as of September 30, 2014, the Loans had a total carrying value of $313.5 million and our CMBS investments had a fair value of $38.6 million However, the increase in interest income from the increase in the size of the portfolio was partially offset by the decrease in yield on our investments. During the three months ended September 30, 2015 the yield on the interest-earning assets decreased by 44 basis points compared to the three months ended September 30, 2014. We anticipate interest income will continue to grow as we continue to invest capital raised through the Offering and through increased leverage.
Interest Expense
Interest expense for the three months ended September 30, 2015 increased to $3.5 million compared to $0.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014, primarily due to the increase in borrowings. During the three months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, we had average borrowings outstanding of $414.6 million and $70.1 million, respectively. The increase in interest expense arising from higher average borrowing is partially offset by a decrease in yield of 71 basis point on interest-bearing liabilities during the three months ended September 30, 2015 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2014. The decrease in yield was primarily due to borrowing more on our repurchase agreements for senior loans compared to mezzanine loans. We anticipate continued utilization of leverage as we grow the portfolio during the Offering and as additional sources of leverage become available.
The following table presents the average balance of interest-earning assets less related interest-bearing liabilities, associated interest income and expense and corresponding yield earned and incurred for the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2016 and 2015 and 2014 (dollars in thousands):
 Three Months Ended September 30, Three Months Ended March 31,
 2015 2014 2016 2015
 
Average Carrying Value(1)
 
Interest Income/Expense(2)
 
WA Yield/Financing Cost(3)(4)
 
Average Carrying Value(1)
 
Interest Income/Expense(2)
 
WA Yield/Financing Cost(3)(4)
 
Average Carrying Value(1)
 
Interest Income/Expense(2)
 
WA Yield/Financing Cost(3)(4)
 
Average Carrying Value(1)
 
Interest Income/Expense(2)
 
WA Yield/Financing Cost(3)(4)
Interest-earning assets:                        
Real estate debt $866,295
 $15,285
 7.1% $227,453
 $4,352
 7.7% $1,132,923
 $18,667
 6.6% $508,613
 $9,196
 7.2%
Real estate securities 97,910
 967
 4.0% 26,540
 206
 3.1% 132,010
 1,615
 4.9% 54,495
 409
 3.0%
Total 964,205
 16,252
 6.7% 253,993
 4,558
 7.2% 1,264,933
 20,282
 6.4% 563,108
 9,605
 6.8%
Interest-bearing liabilities:                        
Repurchase Agreements - Loans 349,497
 3,175
 3.6% 52,496
 647
 4.9% 231,185
 1,983
 3.4% 166,238
 1,804
 4.3%
Repurchase Agreements - Securities 65,054
 294
 1.8% 17,582
 64
 1.5% 123,513
 677
 2.2% 32,002
 129
 1.6%
Collateralized loan obligations 288,106
 2,108
 2.9% 
 
 %
Total 414,551
 3,469
 3.3% 70,078
 711
 4.1% 642,804
 4,768
 3.0% 198,240
 1,933
 3.9%
Net interest income/spread   12,783
 3.4%   $3,847
 3.1%   15,514
 3.4%   $7,672
 2.9%
Average stockholders' equity 559,978
     185,078
    
Debt to equity ratio(5)
 74.0%   

 37.9%    
Weighted average return on equity(6)
     9.2%   

 8.4%
Average leverage %(5)
 50.8%     35.2%    
Weighted average levered yield(6)
     8.1%     7.8%
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(1) Based on amortized cost for real estate debt and real estate securities and principal amount for repurchase agreements. All amountsAmounts are calculated based on quarterly averages.
(2) Includes the effect of amortization of premium or accretion of discount and deferred fees.
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(4) Annualized.
(5) Calculated by dividing average interest-bearing liabilities by average stockholders' equity.
(6) Calculated by taking the sum of (i) the net interest spread multiplied by the debt to equity ratio and (ii) the interest-earning assets.
Expenses from Operations
Expenses from operationsdaily averages for the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, and 2014 were made up of the following (in thousands):
  Three Months Ended September 30,
  2015 2014
Asset management and subordinated performance fee $2,405
 $414
Acquisition fees and expenses 1,777
 1,772
Professional fees 659
 371
Other expenses 439
 132
Loan loss provision 78
 174
Total expenses from operations $5,358
 $2,863
Our expenses from operations were primarily related to asset management and subordinated performance fees. During the three months ended September 30, 2015 and September 30, 2014, we incurred $2.4 million and $0.4 million of asset management and subordinated performance fees, respectively, an increase of $2.0 million.
Comparison of the Nine Months Ended September 30,2015 to the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014
Interest Income
Interest income for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 totaled $38.3 million and $7.5 million, respectively. The main driver for the increase in interest income was the increase in the size of our portfolio due to investing capital raised through the Offering and increased leverage. As of September 30, 2015 the Loans had a total carrying value of $939.7 million and our CMBS investments had a fair value of $101.0 million, while as of September 30, 2014, the Loans had a total carrying value of $313.5 million and our CMBS investments had a fair value of $38.6 million. During the nine months ended September 30, 2015 the yield on the interest-earning assets increased by 16 basis points compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2014. We anticipate interest income will continue to grow as we continue to invest capital raised through the Offering.
Interest Expense
Interest expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 increased to $7.9 million compared to $0.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014, primarily due to the increase in borrowings. During the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, we had average borrowings outstanding of $306.4 million and $38.7 million, respectively. In addition, interest expense increased due to the 68 basis point increase in the yield on interest-bearing liabilities during the nine months ended September 30, 2015 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2014. The increase in yield was primarily due to borrowing more on our repurchase agreements for Loans, including our mezzanine Loans which have a borrowing spread of LIBOR plus 4.50%. We anticipate continued utilization of leverage as we grow the portfolio during the Offering and as additional sources of leverage become available.


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The following table presents the average balance of interest-earning assets less related interest-bearing liabilities, associated interest income and expense and corresponding yield earned and incurred for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 (dollars in thousands):
  Nine Months Ended September 30,
  2015 2014
  
Average Carrying Value(1)
 
Interest Income/Expense(2)
 
WA Yield/Financing Cost(3)(4)
 
Average Carrying Value(1)
 
Interest Income/Expense(2)
 
WA Yield/Financing Cost(3)(4)
Interest-earning assets:            
Real estate debt $687,454
 $36,303
 7.0% $135,163
 $7,162
 7.1%
Real estate securities 76,202
 2,038
 3.6% 18,149
 352
 2.6%
Total 763,656
 38,341
 6.7% 153,312
 7,514
 6.5%
Interest-bearing liabilities:            
Repurchase Agreements - Loans 257,868
 7,323
 3.8% 29,899
 696
 3.1%
Repurchase Agreements - Securities 48,528
 602
 1.7% 8,791
 107
 1.6%
Total 306,396
 7,925
 3.4% 38,690
 803
 2.8%
Net interest income/spread   $30,416
 3.3%   $6,711
 3.7%
Average stockholders' equity 465,739
     114,498
    
Debt to equity ratio(5)
 65.8%     33.8%    
Weighted average return on equity(6)
     8.8%     7.8%
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(1) Based on amortized cost for real estate debt and real estate securities and principal amount for repurchase agreements. All amounts are calculated based on quarterly averages.
(2) Includes the effect of amortization of premium or accretion of discount and deferred fees.
(3) Calculated as interest income or expense divided by average carrying value.
(4) Annualized.
(5) Calculated by dividing total average interest-bearing liabilities by total average stockholders' equity.interest-earning assets.
(6) Calculated by taking the sum of (i) the net interest spread multiplied by the debt to equity ratioaverage leverage and (ii) the interest-earning assets.
Interest Income
The primary driver for increased interest income during the three months ended March 31, 2016 compared to the same period in 2015 was the increase in the size of our portfolio resulting from the investment of the capital raised in the Offering into real estate debt. As of March 31, 2016, our Loans had a total carrying value of $1,127.4 million and our CMBS investments had a fair value of $124.9 million, while as of March 31, 2015, the Loans had a total carrying value of $559.1 million and our CMBS investments had a fair value of $58.4 million. This increase was partially offset by a decrease in yield on our investments by 40 basis points quarter over quarter, primarily due to a shift in the composition of the portfolio predominately to lower yielding senior loans over the course of 2015.

Interest Expense
Interest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2016 was $2.9 million higher than for the three months ended March 31, 2015, primarily due to an increase in average borrowings outstanding of more than $444 million period over period. The increase was partially offset by a 90 basis points decrease in rates on interest-bearing liabilities primarily due to borrowing more on our lower interest repurchase agreements for senior loans compared to higher cost borrowings.
Expenses from Operations
Expenses from operations for the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2016 and 2015 and 2014 were made up of the following (in thousands):
 Nine Months Ended September 30, Three Months Ended March 31,
 2015 2014 2016 2015
Asset management and subordinated performance fee $3,741
 $414
 $3,010
 $362
Acquisition fees and expenses 5,958
 2,894
Acquisition fees 157
 1,032
Professional fees 3,136
 562
 1,261
 1,379
Administrative services expenses 816
 
Other expenses 919
 704
 694
 123
Loan loss provision 302
 302
 165
 144
Total expenses from operations $14,056
 $4,876
 $6,103
 $3,040
OurFor the three months ended March 31, 2016, expenses from operations were primarily related to asset management and subordinated performance fees. During the three months ended March 31, 2016 and March 31, 2015, we incurred $3.0 million and $0.4 million of asset management and subordinated performance fees, respectively, an increase of $2.6 million. Additionally, we have incurred $0.8 million of administrative service expenses for three months ended March 31, 2016, we did not have these expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2015. For the three months ended March 31, 2015, our expenses from operations were primarily related to acquisition fees whichand professional fees of $2.4 million.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our principal demands for cash will continue to trend parallel withbe acquisition costs, including the ratepurchase price of any investments we originate or acquire, the payment of our originationsoperating and acquisitions. Duringadministrative expenses, continuing debt service obligations and distributions to our stockholders. Prior to January 2016, we generally funded our investments from the nine months endednet proceeds of the Offering. We can acquire our assets with cash or debt, but we also may acquire assets free and clear of indebtedness by paying the entire purchase price for the asset in cash or in OP units. We currently believe that we have sufficient liquidity and capital resources available for the acquisition of additional investments, repayments on borrowings and the payment of cash dividends, although given the termination of our Offering we expect our new investments to decrease significantly in 2016 unless we are able to raise additional equity capital.
Loan Repo Facilities
We entered into the JPM Repo Facility with JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association (the "JPM Facility"). The JPM Repo Facility provides up to $150.0 million in advances, subject to adjustment, which we expect to use to finance the acquisition or origination of eligible loans, including first mortgage loans, junior mortgage loans, mezzanine loans and participation interests therein. Advances under the JPM Repo Facility accrue interest at per annum rates equal to the sum of (i) the applicable LIBOR index rate plus (ii) a margin of between 2.25% to 4.50%, depending on the attributes of the purchased assets. The initial maturity date of the JPM Repo Facility is June 18, 2016, with a one-year extension at our option, which may be exercised upon the satisfaction of certain conditions. As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, there was $121.7 million and $84.3 million of principal outstanding on the JPM Repo Facility, respectively.
We entered into the Barclays Repo Facility with Barclays Bank PLC ("Barclays Repo Facility"). The Barclays Repo Facility provides up to $150.0 million in advances, subject to adjustment, which we expect to use to finance the acquisition or origination of eligible loans, including first mortgage loans and senior notes and participation interests therein. We entered into an amendment of the Barclays Repo Facility, dated as of May 12, 2016 (the “Barclays Amendment”), after giving effect to the Barclays Amendment, advances under the Barclays Repo Facility accrue interest at per annum rates equal to the sum of (i) the applicable LIBOR index rate plus (ii) a margin of between 2.50% to 3.00%, depending on the attributes of the purchased assets. Pursuant to the Barclays Amendment, the maturity date of the Barclays Repo Facility was extended to September 30,6, 2016. There are two six-month extensions remaining under the Barclays Repo Facility, which may be granted by lender in its sole

discretion upon the satisfaction of certain conditions. As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, we originatedhad $121.9 million and acquired Loans$121.9 million outstanding under the Barclays Repo Facility, respectively.
The JPM Repo Facility and CMBS withthe Barclays Repo Facility generally provide that in the event of a pardecrease in the value of $587.0 million, and in conjunction with these transactions we expensed $6.0 million of acquisition fees compared toour collateral, the nine months ended September 30, 2014 during which we originated and acquired loans and CMBS with a parlenders can demand additional collateral. Should the value of $316.4 million and expensed $2.9 million. Another driverour collateral decrease, whether as a result of the increase in expenses during the nine months ended September 30, 2015 compared to September 30, 2014, wasdeteriorating credit quality, an increase in professional fees. Duringcredit market spreads or otherwise, resulting margin calls may cause an adverse change in our liquidity position.
CMBS Master Repurchase Agreements ("MRAs")
We entered into various MRAs that allow us to sell real estate securities while providing a fixed repurchase price for the ninesame real estate securities in the future. The repurchase contracts on each security under an MRA generally mature in 30 to 90 days and terms are adjusted for current market rates as necessary. As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, we entered into six MRAs, of which three were in use, described below (in thousands):
  Amount     Weighted Average
Counterparty Outstanding Accrued Interest Collateral Pledged Interest Rate Days to Maturity
As of March 31, 2016          
J.P. Morgan Securities LLC (*) $90,897
 $159
 $137,487
 2.25% 1
Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. 26,177
 81
 34,559
 2.32% 44
Wells Fargo Securities, LLC
 3,375
 3
 4,500
 1.79% 13
Total/Weighted Average $120,449
 $243
 $176,546
 2.25% 11
           
As of December 31, 2015          
J.P. Morgan Securities LLC (*) $86,898
 $108
 $130,618
 2.03% 8
Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. 26,619
 71
 35,528
 2.00% 45
Wells Fargo Securities, LLC
 3,694
 3
 4,925
 1.67% 13
Total/Weighted Average $117,211
 $182
 $171,071
 2.01% 17
(*) Collateral includes $52,962 and $56,044 of Tranche C of RFT issued CLO to JPM. The investment in Tranche C of the CLO eliminates on the consolidated balance sheets as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively.
We expect to use additional debt financing as a source of capital. Under our charter, the maximum amount of our total indebtedness shall not exceed 300% of our total ‘‘net assets’’ (as defined by the NASAA REIT Guidelines) as of the date of any borrowing, which is generally expected to be 75% of the cost of our investments; however, we may exceed that limit if approved by a majority of our independent directors and disclosed to stockholders in our next quarterly report following such borrowing along with justification for exceeding such limit. This charter limitation, however, does not apply to individual real estate assets or investments. At the date of acquisition of each asset, we anticipate that the cost of investment for such asset will be substantially similar to its fair market value, which will enable us to satisfy our requirements under the North American Securities Administrators ("NASAA") Statement of Policy regarding REITs (the "REIT Guidelines"). However, subsequent events, including changes in the fair market value of our assets, could result in our exceeding these limits. We anticipate that adequate cash will be generated from operations to fund our operating and administrative expenses, continuing debt service obligations and the payment of distributions.
In addition to our current mix of financing sources, we may also access additional forms of financings, including credit facilities, securitizations and public and private, secured and unsecured debt issuances by us or our subsidiaries.
Recently, the Commercial Mortgage Securitization market has experienced a period of widening credit spreads and limited liquidity.  This trend could negatively impact our ability to execute an additional CLO to refinance our existing indebtedness. We continue to monitor the credit markets to determine the best time to create another CLO financing vehicle. Additionally, this period of widening credit spreads and limited liquidity has affected the fair market value of the CMBS securities we hold in position.
Distributions
In May 13, 2013, our board of directors authorized, and we declared, a distribution payable on a monthly basis to stockholders of record on each day at a rate equal to $0.00565068493 per day, which is equivalent to $2.0625 per annum, per share of common stock. In March 2016, our board of directors ratified the existing distribution amount equivalent to $2.0625 per annum, and, for calendar year 2016, affirmed a change to the daily distribution amount to$0.0056352459 per day per share of common stock, effective January 1, 2016, to accurately reflect that 2016 is a leap year. The distribution will be payable by

the fifth day following the end of each month to stockholders of record at the close of business each day during the prior month.
The below table shows the distributions paid on shares outstanding during the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2016 and three months ended March 31, 2015 we incurred $1.6(in thousands):
Three Months Ended March 31, 2016

Payment Date
 Amount Paid in Cash Amount Issued under DRIP
January 4, 2016   $3,225
 $2,324
February 2, 2016   3,337
 2,159
March 2, 2016   3,057
 2,099
Total   $9,619
 $6,582
Three Months Ended March 31, 2015
Payment Date
 Amount Paid in Cash Amount Issued under DRIP
January 2, 2015   $1,512
 $1,109
February 2, 2015   1,618
 1,182
March 2, 2015   1,567
 1,154
Total   $4,697
 $3,445
The following table shows the sources for the payment of distributions to common stockholders for the periods presented(in thousands):
  Three Months Ended March 31,
  2016 2015
Distributions:        
Cash distributions paid $9,619
   $4,697
  
Distributions reinvested 6,582
   3,445
  
Total distributions $16,201
   $8,142
  
Source of distribution coverage:        
Cash flows provided by operations $9,619
 59.4% $4,697
 57.7%
Proceeds from issuance of common stock 
 % 
 %
Common stock issued under DRIP 6,582
 40.6% 3,445
 42.3%
Total sources of distributions $16,201
 100.0% $8,142
 100.0%
Cash flows provided by operations (GAAP) $10,088
   $5,258
  
Net income (GAAP) $9,420
   $4,632
  
The following table compares cumulative distributions paid to cumulative net income (in accordance with GAAP) for the period from November 15, 2012 (date of inception) through March 31, 2016 (in thousands):
  For the Period from November 15, 2012 (date of inception) to March 31, 2016
Distributions paid:  
Common stockholders in cash $44,446
Common stockholders pursuant to DRIP / offering proceeds 31,959
Total distributions paid $76,405
Reconciliation of net income:  
Net interest income $76,661
Gain on sale 112
Acquisition fees (12,459)
Other operating expenses (24,460)
Net income $39,854
Cash flows provided by operations $38,982

Cash Flows
Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2016
Net cash provided by operating activities for the three months endedMarch 31, 2016 was $10.1 million. Cash inflows were primarily driven by net income of $9.4 million.
Net cash provided by investing activities for the three months endedMarch 31, 2016 was $0.5 million. Cash outflows were driven by additional funding of $9.7 million on existing loans, partially offset by principal repayments of $10.2 million.
Net cash provided by financing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2016 was $23.8 million. Cash inflows were primarily driven by $37.3 million from net borrowings on the JPM Repo Facility and $3.2 million from net borrowings on our CMBS MRAs which were partially offset by the payment of $9.6 million in audit fees and $0.5 million in loan servicing fees. Another driver ofcash distributions paid to stockholders.
Cash Flows for the increase in our expenses duringThree Months Ended March 31, 2015
Net cash provided by operating activities for the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2015 was $5.3 million. Cash inflows were primarily driven by an increase in net interest income to $7.7 million, but were partially offset by cash outflows mainly for acquisition fees of $1.0 million.
Net cash used in investing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2015 was $110.1 million. Cash outflows were primarily driven by originations and acquisitions with $116.4 million and $8.0 million representing our investment in 10 new loans and one new CMBS position, respectively.
Net cash provided by financing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2015 was $121.6 million. Cash inflows for the period of $92.8 million from the issuance of common stock, $32.1 million from net borrowings on the Loan Repo Facilities and $11.5 million from net borrowings on our CMBS MRAs which were partially offset by the payment of $9.2 million of offering costs.
Related Party Arrangements
Realty Finance Advisors, LLC
Subject to certain restrictions and limitations, our Advisor is responsible for managing our affairs on a day-to-day basis and for identifying, originating, acquiring and asset managing investments on our behalf. For such services, to the extent permitted by law and regulations, our Advisor receives fees and reimbursements from us. Below is a description of the fees and reimbursements incurred to our Advisor.
Organization and Offering Expenses
Our Advisor is entitled to receive reimbursement for organization and offering expenses, which may include reimbursements to our Advisor for other organization and offering expenses it incurs for due diligence fees included in detailed and itemized invoices. We are obligated to reimburse our Advisor for organization and offering costs to the extent the organization and offering expenses do not exceed 2.0% of gross proceeds from the Offering. We shall not reimburse our Advisor for any organization and offering costs that our independent directors determine are not fair and commercially reasonable to us.
Operating Costs
We will reimburse our Advisor’s costs of providing administrative services. We will not reimburse the Advisor for personnel costs in connection with services for which the Advisor receives acquisition fees or disposition fees. The Advisor must pay any expenses in which our operating expenses as defined by North American Securities Administrators Association at the end of the four preceding fiscal quarters exceeds the greater of (i) 2.0% of average invested assets or (ii) 25.0% of net income other than any additions to reserves for depreciation, bad debt or other similar non-cash reserves and excluding any gain from the sale of assets for that period, unless a majority of our independent directors determine the excess expenses were justified based on unusual and nonrecurring factors.
Asset Management Fee
Our Advisor, or its affiliates, receives an annual asset management fee equal to 0.75% of the cost of our assets. Commencing on the NAV pricing date, the asset management fee is based on the lower of 0.75% of the cost of our assets and 0.75% of the fair value of our assets (fair value will consist of the market value of each portfolio investment as determined in accordance with our valuation guidelines). This fee will be paid monthly in arrears, based on assets held by us during the measurement period adjusted for the appropriate closing dates for individual investments. Prior to June 17, 2015, the amount of the asset management fee was reduced to the extent that FFO, as adjusted, during the six month period ending on the last day of the calendar quarter immediately preceding the date such asset management fee was payable, was less than distributions declared during the same period. For purposes of this determination, FFO, as adjusted, is FFO adjusted to (i) include acquisition fees and acquisition expenses; (ii) include non-cash restricted stock grant amortization, if any; and (iii) include

impairments and loan loss reserves on investments, if any (including commercial mortgage loans and other debt investments). FFO, as adjusted, is not the same as FFO.
Acquisition Fee
Our Advisor, or its affiliates, receives an acquisition fee equal to 1.0% of the contract purchase price paid for our commercial real estate debt or other commercial real estate investments and 1.0% of the anticipated net equity funded by the us to acquire real estate securities.
Acquisition Expense
Our Advisor, or its affiliates, may receive reimbursements for acquisition expenses incurred including personnel costs related to selecting, evaluating, originating and acquiring investments on our behalf and we may incur third party acquisition expenses. We reimburse the Advisor, or its affiliates, up to 0.5% of the principal amount funded by us to originate or acquire commercial mortgage loans and up to 0.5% of the anticipated net equity funded by us to acquire real estate securities investments. In no event will the total of all acquisition fees and acquisition expenses exceed 4.5% of the principal amount funded with respect to our total portfolio including subsequent fundings to investments in our portfolio.
Asset Disposition Fee
For substantial assistance in connection with the sale of investments, as determined by our board of directors, we will pay our Advisor, or its affiliates, a disposition fee of 1.0% of the contract sales price of each commercial mortgage loan or other investment sold, including real estate securities or collateralized debt obligations issued by our subsidiary as part of a securitization transaction. We will not be obligated to pay a disposition fee upon the maturity, prepayment, workout, modification or extension of commercial real estate debt unless there is a corresponding fee paid by the borrower, in which case the disposition fee will be the lesser of (i) 1.0% of the principal amount of the debt prior to such transaction; or (ii) the amount of the fee paid by the borrower in connection with such transaction. If we take ownership of a property as a result of a workout or foreclosure of a loan, we will pay a disposition fee upon the sale of such property.
Annual Subordinated Performance Fee
We pay the Advisor an annual subordinated performance fee calculated on the basis of our total return to stockholders, payable monthly in arrears, such that for any year in which our total return on stockholders’ capital exceeds 6.0% per annum, the Advisor will be entitled to 15.0% of the excess total return; provided that in no event will the annual subordinated performance fee payable to the Advisor exceed 10.0% of the aggregate total return for such year. This fee will be payable only upon the sale of assets, distributions or other events which result in our return on stockholders’ capital exceeding 6.0% per annum.
Convertible Stock
We have issued 1,000 convertible shares to the Advisor, which will automatically convert to shares of our common stock upon the occurrence of the first to occur of the Triggering Events. In general, but with certain exceptions as outlined in the articles supplementary, each convertible share will convert into a number of common shares equal to 1/1000 of the quotient of (a) the conversion product (the product of 0.15 times the amount, if any, by which (i) the sum of the enterprise value as of the date of the Triggering Event plus total distributions paid to the our stockholders through the date of the Triggering Event exceeds (ii) the sum of our stockholders’ invested capital plus a 6.0% return as of the date of the Triggering Event) divided by (b) the quotient of the enterprise value divided by the number of shares of our common stock outstanding (on an as-converted basis) on the date of the Triggering Event. The conversion product will be reduced by the amounts payable pursuant to the annual subordinated performance fee as realized appreciation in our assets during the time that the Advisor or one of its affiliates acts as our advisor.
Realty Capital Securities, LLC and its Affiliates
Selling Commissions and Former Dealer Manager Fees
Prior to the termination of the Former Dealer Manager, we paid our Former Dealer Manager selling commissions of up to 7.0% of the per share purchase price of shares in our Offering, all of which are reallowed to soliciting dealers. In addition, we paid our Former Dealer Manager a fee of 3.0% of the per share purchase price of shares in our Offering, a portion of which may be reallowed to soliciting dealers. Alternatively, a soliciting dealer may elect to receive a selling commission equal to 7.5% of the gross proceeds from the sale of shares made by such soliciting dealer, with 2.5% thereof paid at the time of such sale and 1.0% thereof paid on each anniversary of such sale up to and including the fifth anniversary of the closing of such sale.
No selling commissions or Former Dealer Manager fees are paid for sales under our DRIP.
Additional Fees Incurred to the Sponsor and its Affiliates
The predecessor to AR Global is a party to a services agreement with RCS Advisory Services, LLC, a subsidiary of the parent company of the Former Dealer Manager (“RCS Advisory”), pursuant to which RCS Advisory and its affiliates

provided us and certain other companies sponsored by AR Global with services (including, without limitation, transaction management, compliance, due diligence, event coordination and marketing services, financial research, strategic advisory services, investment banking services, critical thinking and analytical resources, among others) on a time and expenses incurred basis or at a flat rate based on services performed. The predecessor to AR Global instructed RCS Advisory to stop providing such services in November 2015 and no services have since been provided by RCS Advisory.

We were also party to a transfer agency agreement with American National Stock Transfer, LLC, a subsidiary of the parent company of the Former Dealer Manager (“ANST”), pursuant to which ANST provided us with transfer agency services (including broker and stockholder servicing, transaction processing, year-end IRS reporting and other services), and supervisory services overseeing the transfer agency services performed by a third-party transfer agent. AR Global received written notice from ANST on February 10, 2016 that it would wind down operations by the end of the month and would withdraw as the transfer agent effective February 29, 2016. On February 26, 2016, we entered into a definitive agreement with DST Systems, Inc., a third-party and its previous provider of sub-transfer agency services, to provide us directly with transfer agency services (including broker and stockholder servicing, transaction processing, yearend IRS reporting and other services). See Note 9 - Related Party Transactions and Arrangements to our consolidated financial statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K and Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence for a discussion of the various related party transactions, agreements and fees. During
Total Costs Incurred Due to Related Party Arrangements
The table below shows the ninecosts incurred due to related party arrangements during the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2016 and 2015 and 2014, we incurred asset managementthe associated payable as of March 31, 2016 and subordinated performance feesDecember 31, 2015 (in thousands). See Note 9 - Related Party Transactions and Arrangements for further detail.
  Three Months Ended March 31, Payable as of
  2016 2015 March 31, 2016 December 31, 2015
Total commissions and fees incurred from the Former Dealer Manager in connection with the offering $
 $9,247
 $
 $
Total compensation and reimbursement for services provided by the Advisor and affiliates in connection with the offering 
 1,962
 472
 480
Acquisition fees and expenses 157
 1,781
 
 55
Administrative services expenses 816
 
 187
  
Advisory and investment banking fee 6
 14
 
 
Subordinated performance fee and Management fee 3,010
 362
 3,683
 3,792
Other related party expenses 26
 21
 61
 
Total $4,015
 $13,387
 $4,403
 $4,327
The payables as of $3.7 millionMarch 31, 2016 and $0.4 million, respectively.December 31, 2015 in the table above are included in Due to affiliates on our consolidated balance sheets.

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Off Balance Sheet Arrangements
We have no off balance sheet arrangements as of March 31, 2016 and through the date of the filing of this Form 10-Q.
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Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Funds from Operations and Modified Funds from Operations
Due to certain unique operating characteristics of real estate companies, as discussed below, the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts ("NAREIT") and the Investment Program Association ("IPA") industry trade groups, have each promulgated measures respectively known as funds from operations ("FFO") and modified funds from operations ("MFFO"), which we believe to be appropriate supplemental measures to reflect the operating performance of a REIT. The use of FFO and MFFO is recommended by the REIT industry as supplemental performance measures. FFO and MFFO are not equivalents to our net income or loss as determined under generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP").
We define FFO, a non-GAAP measure, consistent with the standards established by the White Paper on FFO approved by the Board of Governors of NAREIT, as revised in February 2004 (the "White Paper"). The White Paper defines FFO as net income or loss computed in accordance with GAAP, excluding gains or losses from sales of depreciable property, property and

asset impairment write-downs, depreciation and amortization, and after adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures. Adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures are calculated to reflect FFO. Our business plan is to operate as a mortgage REIT with our portfolio consisting of commercial mortgage loan investments and investments in real estate securities. We will typically have no FFO adjustments to our net income or loss computed in accordance with GAAP as a result of operating as a mortgage REIT. Although we have the ability to acquire real property, we have not acquired any at this time and as such have not had any FFO adjustments to our net income or loss computed in accordance with GAAP.
Publicly registered, non-listed REITs typically operate differently from exchange traded REITs because they generally have a limited life followed by a liquidity event or other targeted exit strategy. Non-listed REITs typically have a significant amount of acquisition activity and are substantially more dynamic during their initial years of investment and operation as compared to later years when the proceeds from their continuous public offering have been fully invested and when the company iswe are seeking to implement a liquidity event or other exit strategy. However, it is likely that we will make investments past the acquisition stage, albeit at a substantially lower level.
The origination and acquisition of debt investments is a key operating feature of our business plan that results in the generation of income and cash flows in order to make distributions to stockholders. Acquisition fees paid to our Advisor and acquisition expenses reimbursed to our Advisor in connection with the origination and acquisition of debt investments are evaluated in accordance with GAAP to determine if they should be expensed in the period incurred or capitalized and amortized over the life of the investment. Acquisition fees and acquisition expenses that are deemed to be expensed in the period incurred are included in the computation of net income or loss from operations. The amortization of acquisition fees and acquisition expenses that are able to be capitalized are included in the computation of net income or loss from operations. All such acquisition fees and acquisition expenses are paid in cash when incurred that would otherwise be available to distribute to our stockholders. In the event thatWhen proceeds from the Offering arehave not been sufficient to fund the payment of acquisition fees and the reimbursement of acquisition expenses to our Advisor, such fees and expenses would behave been paid from other sources, including financings, operating cash flow, net proceeds from the sale of investments or from other cash flows. We believe that acquisition fees and acquisition expenses incurred by us negatively impact our operating performance during the period in which such investments are originated or acquired by reducing cash flows and therefore the potential distributions to stockholders. However, we only add back acquisition fees and acquisition expenses reflected in net income or loss from operations in the current period.
We define MFFO, a non-GAAP measure, consistent with the IPA's Guideline 2010 - 01, Supplemental Performance Measure for Publicly Registered, Non-Listed REITs: Modified Funds from Operations (the "Practice Guideline") issued by the IPA in November 2010. We define MFFO as FFO further adjusted for the following items, as applicable: acquisition fees; accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums and other loan expenses on debt investments; fair value adjustments on real estate related investments such as commercial real estate securities or derivative investments included in net income; impairments of real estate related investments, gains or losses included in net income from the extinguishment or sale of debt, hedges, foreign exchange, derivatives or securities holdings where trading of such holdings is not a fundamental attribute of the business plan, unrealized gains or losses from fair value adjustments on real estate securities, including commercial mortgage backed securities and other securities, interest rate swaps and other derivatives not deemed to be hedges and foreign exchanges holdings; unrealized gains or losses resulting from consolidation from, or deconsolidation to, equity accounting, and after adjustments for consolidated and unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures, with such adjustments calculated to reflect MFFO on the same basis. The accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums and other loan expenses on debt investments, gains and losses on hedges, foreign exchange, derivatives or securities holdings, unrealized gains and losses resulting from consolidations, as well as other listed cash flow adjustments are adjustments made to net income in calculating the cash flows provided by operating activities and, in some cases, reflect gains or losses which are unrealized and may not ultimately be realized. While we will be responsible for managing interest rate, hedge and foreign exchange risk, we expect to retain an outside consultant to review all our hedging agreements. Inasmuch as interest rate hedges are not a fundamental part

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of our operations, we believe it is appropriate to exclude such gains and losses in calculating MFFO, as such gains and losses are not reflective of our core operations.
Our MFFO calculation excludes impairments of real estate related investments, including loans. We assess the credit quality of our investments and adequacy of loan loss reserves on a quarterly basis, or more frequently as necessary. For loans classified as held-for-investment, we establish and maintain a general allowance for loan losses inherent in our portfolio at the reporting date and, where appropriate, a specific allowance for loan losses for loans we have determined to be impaired at the reporting date. An individual loan is considered impaired when it is deemed probable that we will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan. Real estate related securities are evaluated for other-than-temporary impairment when the fair value of a security falls below its net amortized cost. Significant judgment is required in this analysis. We consider the estimated net recoverable value of the loan or security as well as other factors, including but not limited to the fair value of any collateral, the amount and the status of any senior debt, the prospects for the borrower and the competitive situation of the region where the borrower does business. Fair value is typically estimated based upon discounting the expected future cash flows of the underlying collateral taking into consideration the discount rate, capitalization rate, occupancy,

creditworthiness of major tenants and many other factors. This requires significant judgment and because it is based upon projections of future economic events, which are inherently subjective, the amounts ultimately realized may differ materially from the carrying value as of the balance sheet date. If upon completion of the assessment, the estimated fair value of the underlying collateral is less than the net carrying value of the loan, a specific allowance for loan losses is recorded. In the case of real estate securities, all or a portion of a deemed impairment may be recorded. Due to our limited life, any allowance for loan losses or impairment of real estate securities recorded may be difficult to recover.
MFFO is a metric used by management to evaluate our performance against other non-listed REITs which have limited lives with short and defined acquisition periods and targeted exit strategies shortly thereafter and is not intended to be used as a liquidity measure. Although management uses the MFFO metric to evaluate future operating performance, this metric excludes certain key operating items and other adjustments that may affect our overall operating performance. MFFO is not equivalent to net income or loss as determined under GAAP. We believe that our use of MFFO and the adjustments used to calculate it allow us to present our performance in a manner that reflects certain characteristics that are unique to non-listed REITs, such as their limited life, limited and defined acquisition period and targeted exit strategy, and hence that the use of such measures is useful to investors.
We believe that FFO provides useful context for understanding MFFO, and we believe that MFFO is a useful non-GAAP measure for non-listed REITs. It is helpful to management and stockholders in assessing our future operating performance once our organization and offering and acquisition and development stages are complete, because it eliminates from net income non-cash fair value adjustments on our real estate securities and acquisition fees and acquisition expenses that are incurred as part of our investment activities. However, MFFO may not be a useful measure of our operating performance or as a comparable measure to other typical non-listed REITs if we do not continue to operate in a similar manner to other non-listed REITs, including if we were to extend our acquisition and development stage or if we determined not to pursue an exit strategy.
However, MFFO does have certain limitations. For instance, the effect of any amortization or accretion on investments originated or acquired at a premium or discount, respectively, is not reported in MFFO. In addition, realized gains or losses from acquisitions and dispositions and other adjustments listed above are not reported in MFFO, even though such realized gains or losses and other adjustments could affect our operating performance and cash available for distribution. Stockholders should note that any cash gains generated from the sale of investments would generally be used to fund new investments. Any mark-to-market or fair value adjustments may be based on many factors, including current operational or individual property issues or general market or overall industry conditions.
Neither FFO nor MFFO is equivalent to net income or loss or cash flow provided by operating activities determined in accordance with GAAP and should not be construed to be more relevant or accurate than the GAAP methodology in evaluating our operating performance. Neither FFO nor MFFO is necessarily indicative of cash flow available to fund our cash needs including our ability to make distributions to our stockholders. FFO and MFFO do not represent amounts available for management’s discretionary use because of needed capital replacement or expansion, debt service obligations or other commitments or uncertainties. Furthermore, neither FFO nor MFFO should be considered as an alternative to net income or loss as an indicator of our operating performance.
Neither the SEC, NAREIT nor any other regulatory body has passed judgment on the acceptability of the adjustments that we use to calculate FFO or MFFO. In the future, the SEC, NAREIT or another regulatory body may decide to standardize the allowable adjustments across the non-listed REIT industry and we would have to adjust our calculation and characterization of FFO or MFFO.
The table below reflects the items deducted or added to net income or loss in our calculation of FFO and MFFO for the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2016 and 2015 and 2014 (in thousands):

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  Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
  2015 2014 2015 2014
Funds From Operations:        
Net income $7,425
 $951
 $16,360
 $1,761
Funds from operations $7,425
 $951
 $16,360
 $1,761
Modified Funds From Operations:        
Funds from operations $7,425
 $951
 $16,360
 $1,761
Amortization of premiums, discounts and fees on investments, net (369) (180) (877) (282)
Acquisition fees and acquisition expenses 1,777
 1,772
 5,958
 2,894
Loan loss provision 78
 174
 302
 302
Modified funds from operations $8,911
 $2,717
 $21,743
 $4,675

Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our principal demands for cash will be acquisition costs, including the purchase price of any investments we originate or acquire, the payment of our operating and administrative expenses, continuing debt service obligations and distributions to our stockholders. Generally, we will fund our investments from the net proceeds of the Offering. We can acquire our assets with cash or debt, but we also may acquire assets free and clear of indebtedness by paying the entire purchase price for the asset in cash or in OP units. We currently believe that we have sufficient liquidity and capital resources available for the acquisition of additional investments, repayments on borrowings and the payment of cash dividends.
Loan Repo Facilities
We entered into the JPM Repo Facility with JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association. The JPM Repo Facility provides up to $250.0 million in advances, subject to adjustment, which we expect to use to finance the acquisition or origination of eligible loans, including first mortgage loans, junior mortgage loans, mezzanine loans and participation interests therein. Advances under the JPM Repo Facility accrue interest at per annum rates equal to the sum of (i) the applicable LIBOR index rate plus (ii) a margin of between 2.25% to 4.50%, depending on the attributes of the purchased assets. On October 30, 2015, the JPM Repo Facility reduces to $150.0 million in advances. The initial maturity date of the JPM Repo Facility is June 18, 2016, with a one-year extension at our option, which may be exercised upon the satisfaction of certain conditions. As of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, there was $209.4 million and $76.5 million of principal outstanding on the JPM Repo Facility, respectively.
We entered into the Barclays Repo Facility with Barclays Bank PLC ("Barclays"). The Barclays Repo Facility provides up to $170.0 million in advances, subject to adjustment, which we expect to use to finance the acquisition or origination of eligible loans, including first mortgage loans, junior mortgage loans, mezzanine loans and participation interests therein. Advances under the Barclays Repo Facility accrue interest at per annum rates equal to the sum of (i) the applicable LIBOR index rate plus (ii) a margin of between 2.00% to 2.50%, depending on the attributes of the purchased assets. On October 30, 2015, the Barclays Repo Facility reduces to $150.0 million in advances. We exercised our first extension on the Barclays Repo Facility and extended the maturity date to March 3, 2016, with three six-month extensions options remaining, which may be exercised upon the satisfaction of certain conditions. As of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, we had $166.7 million and $73.7 million outstanding under the Barclays Repo Facility, respectively.
CMBS Master Repurchase Agreements
We entered into various MRAs that allow us to sell real estate securities while providing a fixed repurchase price for the same real estate securities in the future. The repurchase contracts on each security under an MRA generally mature in 30 to 90 days and terms are adjusted for current market rates as necessary. As of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, we entered into six MRAs, of which three were in use, described below (in thousands):

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  Amount     Weighted Average
Counterparty Outstanding Accrued Interest Collateral Pledged Interest Rate Days to Maturity
As of September 30, 2015          
J.P. Morgan Securities LLC
 $41,093
 $30
 $57,770
 1.75% 15
Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. 27,791
 71
 35,809
 1.89% 36
Wells Fargo Securities, LLC
 3,713
 3
 4,925
 1.56% 14
Total/Weighted Average $72,597
 $104
 $98,504
 1.80% 23
           
As of December 31, 2014          
J.P. Morgan Securities LLC
 $18,528
 $8
 $23,843
 1.44% 20
Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. 4,010
 2
 5,015
 1.46% 20
Wells Fargo Securities, LLC
 3,731
 2
 4,975
 1.52% 20
Total/Weighted Average $26,269
 $12
 $33,833
 1.46% 20
We expect to use additional debt financing as a source of capital. Under our charter, the maximum amount of our total indebtedness shall not exceed 300% of our total ‘‘net assets’’ (as defined by the NASAA REIT Guidelines) as of the date of any borrowing, which is generally expected to be 75% of the cost of our investments; however, we may exceed that limit if approved by a majority of our independent directors and disclosed to stockholders in our next quarterly report following such borrowing along with justification for exceeding such limit. This charter limitation, however, does not apply to individual real estate assets or investments. At the date of acquisition of each asset, we anticipate that the cost of investment for such asset will be substantially similar to its fair market value, which will enable us to satisfy our requirements under the North American Securities Administrators ("NASAA") Statement of Policy regarding REITs (the "REIT Guidelines"). However, subsequent events, including changes in the fair market value of our assets, could result in our exceeding these limits. We anticipate that adequate cash will be generated from operations to fund our operating and administrative expenses, continuing debt service obligations and the payment of distributions.
In addition to our current mix of financing sources, we may also access additional forms of financings, including credit facilities, securitizations and public and private, secured and unsecured debt issuances by us or our subsidiaries.
Distributions
Beginning in May 2013, our board of directors has authorized, and we have declared, a monthly distribution calculated based on stockholders of record each day during the applicable period at a rate of $0.00565068493 per day. The distributions will be payable by the fifth day following the end of each month to stockholders of record at the close of business each day during the prior month.
The below table shows the distributions paid on shares outstanding during the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and year ended December 31, 2014 (in thousands):
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015

Payment Date
 Amount Paid in Cash Amount Issued under DRIP
January 2, 2015   $1,512
 $1,109
February 2, 2015   1,618
 1,182
March 2, 2015   1,568
 1,153
April 1, 2015   1,873
 1,395
May 1, 2015   1,972
 1,478
June 1, 2015   2,216
 1,657
July 1, 2015   2,283
 1,737
August 3, 2015   2,510
 1,907
September 1, 2015   2,663
 2,025
Total   $18,215
 $13,643
  Three Months Ended March 31,
  2016 2015
Funds From Operations:    
Net income $9,420
 $4,632
Funds from operations $9,420
 $4,632
Modified Funds From Operations:    
Funds from operations $9,420
 $4,632
Amortization of premiums, discounts and fees on investments, net (575) (334)
Acquisition fees and acquisition expenses 157
 1,032
Loan loss provision 165
 144
Modified funds from operations $9,167
 $5,474

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Year Ended December 31, 2014

Payment Date
 Amount Paid in Cash Amount Issued under DRIP
January 2, 2014   $141
 $74
February 3, 2014   171
 85
March 3, 2014   213
 106
April 1, 2014   305
 163
May 1, 2014   353
 206
June 2, 2014   452
 282
July 2, 2014   571
 356
August 2, 2014   759
 485
September 2, 2014   951
 628
October 2, 2014   1,073
 736
November 2, 2014   1,249
 905
December 1, 2014   1,354
 1,001
Total   $7,592
 $5,027
The following table shows the sources for the payment of distributions to common stockholders for the periods presented (in thousands):
  Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
  2015 2014 2015 2014
Distributions:                
Cash distributions paid $7,456
   $2,278
   $18,215
   $3,909
  
Distributions reinvested 5,669
   1,469
   13,643
   2,385
  
Total distributions $13,125
   $3,747
   $31,858
   $6,294
  
Source of distribution coverage:                
Cash flows provided by operations $6,487
 49.4% $52
 1.4% $16,797
 52.7% $1,160
 18.4%
Proceeds from issuance of common stock 969
 7.4% 2,226
 59.4% 1,418
 4.5% 2,749
 43.7%
Common stock issued under DRIP 5,669
 43.2% 1,469
 39.2% 13,643
 42.8% 2,385
 37.9%
Total sources of distributions $13,125
 100.0% $3,747
 100.0% $31,858
 100.0% $6,294
 100.0%
Cash flows provided by operations (GAAP) $15,646
   $1,075
   $16,797
   $1,160
  
Net income (GAAP) $7,425
   $951
   $16,360
   $1,761
  
The following table compares cumulative distributions paid to cumulative net income (in accordance with GAAP) for the period from November 15, 2012 (date of inception) through September 30, 2015 (in thousands):
  For the Period from November 15, 2012 (date of inception) to September 30, 2015
Distributions paid:  
Common stockholders in cash $26,093
Common stockholders pursuant to DRIP 18,859
Total distributions paid $44,952
Reconciliation of net income:  
Net interest income $44,429
Gain on sale 112
Acquisition fees (10,344)
Other operating expenses (12,336)
Net income (GAAP) $21,861
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Cash Flows
Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015
Net cash provided by operating activities for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2015 was $16.8 million. Cash inflows were primarily driven by net income of $16.4 million.
Net cash used in investing activities for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2015 was $533.1 million. Cash outflows were driven by originations and acquisitions with $526.9 million and $53.3 million of investment in 33 new Loans and five new CMBS positions, respectively, partially offset by principal repayments of $47.1 million.
Net cash provided by financing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 was $529.4 million. Cash inflows were primarily driven by the $316.6 million from the issuance of common stock, $225.9 million from net borrowings on the JPM Repo Facility and the Barclays Repo Facility and $46.3 million from net borrowings on our CMBS MRAs which were partially offset by the payment of $37.0 million of offering costs and $18.2 million in cash distributions paid to stockholders.
Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014
Net cash provided by operating activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 was $1.2 million. Cash inflows were primarily driven by our net income of $1.8 million. These cash inflows were offset by cash outflows that consisted of an increase in accrued interest receivable and prepaid expenses of $1.8 million.
Net cash used in investing activities for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2014 was $316.0 million. Cash outflows were primarily driven by originations and acquisitions with $282.6 million and $33.6 million representing our investment in 22 new Loans and six new CMBS positions, respectively. These cash outflows were minimally offset by $0.1 million of principal collections on our amortizing investment positions.
Net cash provided by financing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 was $314.9 million. The level of cash provided by financing activities was mainly driven by sales of our common stock during the period of $244.0 million.
Related Party Arrangements
Realty Finance Advisors, LLC
Subject to certain restrictions and limitations, our Advisor is responsible for managing our affairs on a day-to-day basis and for identifying, originating, acquiring and asset managing investments on our behalf. For such services, to the extent permitted by law and regulations, our Advisor receives fees and reimbursements from us. Below is a description of the fees and reimbursements incurred to our Advisor.
Organization and Offering Expenses
Our Advisor is entitled to receive reimbursement for organization and offering expenses, which may include reimbursements to our Advisor for other organization and offering expenses it incurs for due diligence fees included in detailed and itemized invoices. We are obligated to reimburse our Advisor for organization and offering costs to the extent the organization and offering expenses do not exceed 2.0% of gross proceeds from the Offering. Our Advisor does not expect reimbursable organization and offering costs, excluding selling commissions and dealer manager fees, to exceed 1.5% of the gross proceeds from the Offering. We shall not reimburse our Advisor for any organization and offering costs that our independent directors determine are not fair and commercially reasonable to us.
Operating Costs
We will reimburse our Advisor’s costs of providing administrative services. We will not reimburse the Advisor for personnel costs in connection with services for which the Advisor receives acquisition fees or disposition fees. The Advisor must pay any expenses in which our operating expenses as defined by North American Securities Administrators Association at the end of the four preceding fiscal quarters exceeds the greater of (i) 2.0% of average invested assets or (ii) 25.0% of net income other than any additions to reserves for depreciation, bad debt or other similar non-cash reserves and excluding any gain from the sale of assets for that period, unless a majority of our independent directors determine the excess expenses were justified based on unusual and nonrecurring factors.
Asset Management Fee
Our Advisor, or its affiliates, receives an annual asset management fee equal to 0.75% of the cost of our assets. Commencing on the NAV pricing date, the asset management fee will be based on the lower of 0.75% of the cost of our assets and 0.75% of the fair value of our assets (fair value will consist of the market value of each portfolio investment as determined in accordance with our valuation guidelines). This fee will be paid monthly in arrears, based on assets held by us during the measurement period adjusted for the appropriate closing dates for individual investments. Prior to June 17, 2015, the amount of the asset management fee was reduced to the extent that FFO, as adjusted, during the six month period ending on the last day of the calendar quarter immediately preceding the date such asset management fee was payable, was less than distributions declared during the same period. For purposes of this determination, FFO, as adjusted, is FFO adjusted to (i) include

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acquisition fees and acquisition expenses; (ii) include non-cash restricted stock grant amortization, if any; and (iii) include impairments and loan loss reserves on investments, if any (including commercial mortgage loans and other debt investments). FFO, as adjusted, is not the same as FFO.
Acquisition Fee
Our Advisor, or its affiliates, receives an acquisition fee equal to 1.0% of the contract purchase price paid for our commercial real estate debt or other commercial real estate investments and 1.0% of the anticipated net equity funded by the us to acquire real estate securities.
Acquisition Expense
Our Advisor, or its affiliates, may receive reimbursements for acquisition expenses incurred including personnel costs related to selecting, evaluating, originating and acquiring investments on our behalf and we may incur third party acquisition expenses. We reimburse the Advisor, or its affiliates, up to 0.5% of the principal amount funded by us to originate or acquire commercial mortgage loans and up to 0.5% of the anticipated net equity funded by us to acquire real estate securities investments. In no event will the total of all acquisition fees and acquisition expenses exceed 4.5% of the principal amount funded with respect to our total portfolio including subsequent fundings to investments in our portfolio.
Asset Disposition Fee
For substantial assistance in connection with the sale of investments, as determined by our board of directors, we will pay our Advisor, or its affiliates, a disposition fee of 1.0% of the contract sales price of each commercial mortgage loan or other investment sold, including real estate securities or collateralized debt obligations issued by our subsidiary as part of a securitization transaction. We will not be obligated to pay a disposition fee upon the maturity, prepayment, workout, modification or extension of commercial real estate debt unless there is a corresponding fee paid by the borrower, in which case the disposition fee will be the lesser of (i) 1.0% of the principal amount of the debt prior to such transaction; or (ii) the amount of the fee paid by the borrower in connection with such transaction. If we take ownership of a property as a result of a workout or foreclosure of a loan, we will pay a disposition fee upon the sale of such property.
Annual Subordinated Performance Fee
We pay the Advisor an annual subordinated performance fee calculated on the basis of our total return to stockholders, payable monthly in arrears, such that for any year in which our total return on stockholders’ capital exceeds 6.0% per annum, the Advisor will be entitled to 15.0% of the excess total return; provided that in no event will the annual subordinated performance fee payable to the Advisor exceed 10.0% of the aggregate total return for such year. This fee will be payable only upon the sale of assets, distributions or other event which results in our return on stockholders’ capital exceeding 6.0% per annum.
Convertible Stock
We have issued 1,000 convertible shares to the Advisor, which will automatically convert to shares of our common stock upon the occurrence of the first to occur of the Triggering Events. In general, but with certain exceptions as outlined in the articles supplementary, each convertible share will convert into a number of common shares equal to 1/1000 of the quotient of (a) the conversion product (the product of 0.15 times the amount, if any, by which (i) the sum of the enterprise value as of the date of the Triggering Event plus total distributions paid to the our stockholders through the date of the Triggering Event exceeds (ii) the sum of our stockholders’ invested capital plus a 6.0% return as of the date of the Triggering Event) divided by (b) the quotient of the enterprise value divided by the number of shares of our common stock outstanding (on an as-converted basis) on the date of the Triggering Event. The conversion product will be reduced by the amounts payable pursuant to the annual subordinated performance fee as realized appreciation in our assets during the time that the Advisor or one of its affiliates acts as our advisor.
Realty Capital Securities, LLC and its Affiliates
Selling Commissions and Dealer Manager Fees
Pursuant to a dealer manager agreement, we pay our Dealer Manager selling commissions of up to 7.0% of the per share purchase price of shares in our Offering, all of which are reallowed to soliciting dealers. In addition, we pay our Dealer Manager a dealer manager fee of 3.0% of the per share purchase price of shares in our Offering, a portion of which may be reallowed to soliciting dealers. Alternatively, a soliciting dealer may elect to receive a selling commission equal to 7.5% of the gross proceeds from the sale of shares made by such soliciting dealer, with 2.5% thereof paid at the time of such sale and 1.0% thereof paid on each anniversary of such sale up to and including the fifth anniversary of the closing of such sale. The dealer manager fee will be reduced to 2.5% of the gross proceeds on sales by a soliciting dealer in our primary offering in the event a soliciting dealer elects to receive the 7.5% selling commission described above but such total fees shall not exceed 10.0% of gross proceeds.
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Additional Fees Incurred to the Dealer Manager and its Affiliates
We incur fees for the following services provided by the Dealer Manager and its affiliates: transfer agency services provided by an affiliate of the Dealer Manager; ongoing registration maintenance and transaction management services provided by an affiliate of the Dealer Manager; and ongoing strategic advisory services and investment banking services required in the ordinary course of the our business performed by the Dealer Manager. The Dealer Manager’s strategic advisory services include the performance of financial analysis, the evaluation of publicly traded comparable companies and the development of a portfolio composition strategy and capitalization structure to optimize future liquidity options and structuring operations.
An affiliate of the Company, RCS Advisory Services, LLC ("RCS"), is an entity under common control with the Sponsor.  RCS performs legal, compliance and marketing services for the Company.
An affiliate of the Company, American National Stock Transfer, LLC (the "Transfer Agent"), an entity under common control with the Sponsor. The Transfer Agent provides the Company with transfer agent, registrar and supervisory services.
An affiliate of the Company, SK Research, LLC ("SK Research"), is an entity under common control with the Sponsor.  SK Research provides broker-dealers and financial advisors with the research, critical thinking and analytical resources necessary to evaluate the viability, utility and performance of investment programs. 
Total Costs Incurred Due to Related Party Arrangements
The table below shows the costs incurred due to related party arrangements during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 and the associated payable as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 (in thousands). See Note 9 - Related Party Transactions and Arrangements for further detail.
  Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, Payable as of
  2015 2014 2015 2014 September 30, 2015 December 31, 2014
Total commissions and fees incurred from the Dealer Manager in connection with the offering $9,932
 $12,568
 $30,700
 $23,395
 $240
 $119
Total compensation and reimbursement for services provided by the Advisor, its affiliates, entities under common control with the Advisor and the Dealer Manager 1,957
 466
 5,805
 1,277
 263
 1,725
Acquisition fees and related expense reimbursements in connection with operations 572
 2,657
 8,441
 4,349
 19
 
Advisory and investment banking fee 14
 135
 42
 405
 
 
Asset management and subordinated performance fee 2,405
 414
 3,741
 414
 3,381
 191
Total $14,880
 $16,240
 $48,729
 $29,840
 $3,903
 $2,035
The payables as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 in the table above are included in due to affiliates on our condensed consolidated balance sheets.
Off Balance Sheet Arrangements
We have no off balance sheet arrangements as of September 30, 2015 or December 31, 2015.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk.
Our market risk arises primarily from interest rate risk relating to interest rate fluctuations. Many factors, including governmental monetary and tax policies, domestic and international economic and political considerations and other factors that are beyond our control contribute to interest rate risk. To meet our short and long-term liquidity requirements, we may borrow funds at fixed and variable rates. Our interest rate risk management objectives are to limit the impact of interest rate changes in earnings and cash flows and to lower our overall borrowing costs. To achieve these objectives, from time to time, we may enter into interest rate hedge contracts such as swaps, collars and treasury lock agreements in order to mitigate our interest rate risk with respect to various debt instruments. While hedging activities may insulate us against adverse changes in interest rates, they may also limit our ability to participate in benefits of lower interest rates with respect to our portfolio of investments with fixed interest rates. During the periods covered by this report, we did not engage in interest rate hedging activities. We do not hold or issue these derivative contracts for trading or speculative purposes. We do not have any foreign denominated investments, and thus, we are not exposed to foreign currency fluctuations.
As of September 30, 2015March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2014,2015, our portfolio included 6776 and 3577 variable rate investments, respectively, based on LIBOR for various terms representing 90.8% and 87.3% of the portfolio, respectively.terms. Borrowings under

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our repurchase agreements are also based on LIBOR. The following table quantifies the potential changes in interest income net of interest expense should interest rates increase by 50 or 100 basis points or decrease by 25 basis points, assuming that our current balance sheet was to remain constant and no actions were taken to alter our existing interest rate sensitivity:
 Estimated Percentage Change in Interest Income Net of Interest Expense Estimated Percentage Change in Interest Income Net of Interest Expense
Change in Interest Rates September 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 March 31, 2016 December 31, 2015
(-) 25 Basis Points (0.53)% (0.47)% (2.20)% (0.53)%
Base Interest Rate  %  %  %  %
(+) 50 Basis Points 4.52 % 4.61 % 4.41 % 4.52 %
(+) 100 Basis Points 9.17 % 9.22 % 8.81 % 9.17 %
Item 4. Controls and Procedures.
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
In accordance with Rules 13a-15(b) and 15d-15(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and Rule 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act) as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Based on such evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded, as of the end of such period, that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective in recording, processing, summarizing and reporting, on a timely basis, information required to be disclosed by us in our reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act.
Changes in Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting
During the three months ended September 30, 2015,March 31, 2016, there were no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) and 15(d)-15(f) of the Exchange Act) that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II
Item 1. Legal Proceedings.
Neither we nor any of our subsidiaries are a party to any material, pending legal proceedings.
Item 1A. Risk Factors.
Our potential risks and uncertainties are presented in the section entitled "Risk Factors" contained in the Annual Report on Form 10-K.10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015. There have been no material changes from these risk factors.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
We did not sell any equity securities that were not registered under the Securities Act during the three months ended September 30, 2015March 31, 2016.
OnOur Board unanimously approved an amended and restated share repurchase program (the “SRP”), which became effective on February 12, 2013, the SEC declared effective our Registration Statement on Form S-11 (File No. 333-186111) filed under the Securities Act, and we commenced the Offering on a "reasonable best efforts" basis of up to 80,000,000 shares of common stock.28, 2016. The Registration Statement also registers 16,842,105 million shares of common stock pursuant to the DRIP under which common stockholders may elect to have their distributions reinvested in additional shares of common stock. As of September 30, 2015, we have issued 28,753,520 shares of our common stock, including shares issued pursuant to the DRIP, and have raised $714.2 million of offering proceeds, including shares pursuant to the DRIP and share-based compensation. On January 5, 2015, our board of directors approved the extension of the Offering to February 12, 2016, provided that the Offering will be terminated if all 80.0 million shares of common stock are sold before such date.
The following table reflects the offering costs associated with the issuance of common stock (in thousands):
  As of September 30, 2015
Selling commissions and dealer manager fees $66,595
Other offering expenses 14,003
Total offering expenses $80,598
The Dealer Manager may reallow the selling commissions and a portion of the dealer manager fees to participating broker-dealers.
We are responsible for the organizational and offering costs of the Offering, excluding commissions and dealer manager fees, up to a maximum of 2.0% of the gross proceeds received from the Offering, measured at the end of the Offering. Organizational and offering costs in excess of the 2.0% cap as of the end of the Offering are the Advisor's responsibility. As of September 30, 2015, organizational and offering costs exceeded the 2.0% cap of gross proceeds received from the Offering by $0.1 million.
As of September 30, 2015, our net offering proceeds, including shares issued pursuant to the DRIP and share-based compensation, were $633.6 million, after deducting the total offering expenses outlined above. We used the net proceeds from the Offering and other financing sources to originate and acquire Loans with a total carrying value of $939.7 million and CMBS with a fair value of $101.0 million as of September 30, 2015.
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
Our board of directors has adopted a Share Repurchase Program ("SRP") thatSRP enables stockholders to sell their shares back to us. Subject to certain conditions, stockholders that purchased shares of our common stock or received their shares from us after they(directly or indirectly) through one or more non-cash transactions and have held themtheir shares for a period of at least one year may request that we repurchase their shares of common stock so long as the repurchase otherwise complies with the provisions of Maryland law. Repurchase requests made following the death or qualifying disability of a stockholder will not be subject to the significant conditions and limitations described below.any minimum holding period.
PriorThe repurchase price per share for requests other than for death or disability will be equal to the most-recent estimated net asset value per share of our common stock calculated by our Advisor and approved by our board of directors in accordance with our valuation guidelines, or estimated per-share NAV, pricing date,multiplied by a percentage equal to (i) 92.5%, if the person seeking repurchase has held his or her shares for a period greater than one year and unlessless than two years; (ii) 95%, if the person seeking repurchase has held his or her shares are being repurchased in connection withfor a stockholder'speriod greater than two years and less than three years; (iii) 97.5%, if the person seeking repurchase has held his or her shares for a period greater than three years and less than four years; or (iv) 100%, if the person seeking repurchase has held his or her shares for a period greater than four years. In the case of requests for death or disability, the repurchase price per share has depended on the length of time investors have held such shares as follows: after one year from the purchase date - the lower of $23.13 or 92.5% of the amount they actually paid for each share; after two years from the purchase date - the lower of $23.75 or 95.0% of the amount they actually paid for each share; after three years from the purchase date - the lower of $24.38 or 97.5% of the amount they actually paid for each share; and after four years from the purchase date - the lower of $25.00 or 100% of the amount they actually paid for each share (in each case, as adjusted for any stock distributions, combinations, splits and recapitalizations). Beginning with the NAV pricing date, there is no minimum holding period for shares of our common stock, and the repurchase price for shares under our SRP is based on our NAV per share rather than the price actually paid by the stockholder. Shares repurchased in connection with the death or disability of a stockholder during the Offering will be repurchasedequal to the estimated per-share NAV at the price actually paid for the shares. If the Offering has terminated, shares repurchased in connection with the death or disabilitytime of a stockholder will be repurchased at the greater of the price actually paid for the shares or our then-current NAV per share.repurchase.

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We are only authorized to repurchase sharesRepurchases pursuant to the SRP, usingwhen requested, generally will be made semiannually (each six-month period ending June 30 or December 31, a “fiscal semester”). Repurchases for any fiscal semester will be limited to a maximum of 2.5% of the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the previous fiscal year, with a maximum for any fiscal year of 5.0% of the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the previous fiscal year. Funding for repurchases pursuant to the SRP for any given fiscal semester will be limited to proceeds received during that same fiscal semester through the issuance of common stock pursuant to any DRIP in effect from time to time, provided that the DRIP and will limitBoard has the amount spentpower, in its sole discretion, to repurchase shares in a given quarter todetermine the amount of proceedsshares repurchased during any fiscal semester as well as the amount of funds to be used for that purpose. Any repurchase requests received fromduring such fiscal semester will be paid at a price based on our estimated per share NAV applicable on the DRIP in that same quarter. In addition, the boardlast day of directors may reject a request for redemption at any time.such fiscal semester, as described above. Due to these limitations, we cannot guarantee that itwe will be able to accommodate all repurchase requests. Purchasesrequests made during any fiscal semester or fiscal year. However, a stockholder may withdraw its request at any time or ask that we honor the request when funds are available. Pending repurchase requests will be honored on a pro rata basis. We will generally pay repurchase proceeds, less any applicable tax or other withholding required by law, by the 31st day following the end of the fiscal semester during which the repurchase request was made.
Calculations of our estimated per-share NAV will occur periodically, at the discretion of the Board, provided that such calculations will be made at least annually. Following its calculation, our estimated per-share NAV will be disclosed in a periodic report. The most recent calculation of our estimated per-share NAV approved by the Board occurred on November 4, 2015 based on our net asset value as of September 30, 2015 and was equal to $25.27.
When a stockholder requests redemption and the redemption is approved, we will reclassify such obligation from equity to a liability based on the settlement value of the obligation. Shares repurchased under the SRP will be limited in any calendar year to 5%have the status of the weighted average number of shares outstanding on December 31 of the previous calendar year.authorized but unissued shares.










The following table reflects the number of shares repurchased under the SRP cumulatively through September 30, 2015:March 31, 2016:
  Number of Requests 
Number of Shares Repurchased (1) 
 Average Price per Share
Cumulative repurchases as of December 31, 2014 10
 20,755
 $24.01
January 1 - January 31, 2015 
 
 
February 1 - February 28, 2015 
 
 
March 1 - March 31, 2015 7
 5,752
 24.97
April 1 - April 30, 2015 
 
 
May 1 - May 31, 2015
 
 
 
June 1 - June 30, 2015 23
 47,293
 24.23
July 1 - July 31, 2015 
 
 $
August 1 - August 31, 2015 
 
 $
September 1 - September 30, 2015 24
 33,392
 $23.99
Cumulative repurchases as of September 30, 2015 64
 107,192
 $24.15
  Number of Requests Number of Shares Repurchased Average Price per Share
Cumulative as of December 31, 2015 301
 381,474
 23.72
January 1 - January 31, 2016 
 
 
February 1 - February 29, 2016 
 
 
March 1 - March 31, 2016 
 
 
Cumulative as of March 31, 2016 301
 381,474
 23.72
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(1) Repurchases under the SRP are limited as described above
Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities.
Not applicable.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.
Not applicable.
Item 5. Other Information.
Not applicable.The Company entered into the Barclays Amendment as of May 12, 2016, pursuant to which the maturity date of the Barclays Repo Facility was extended to September 6, 2016 and the pricing rate for each purchased asset was increased by 0.50% per annum. For additional information refer to “Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations--Liquidity and Capital Resources.”



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Item 6. Exhibits.
EXHIBITS INDEX
The following exhibits are included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2015March 31, 2016 (and are numbered in accordance with Item 601 of Regulation S-K).
Exhibit No. Description
10.1(1)
10.1*
 Indenture, dated October 19, 2015, by and among RFT 2015-FL1 Issuer Ltd., as issuer, RFT 2015-FL1 Co-Issuer LLC, as co-issuer, Realty Finance Operating Partnership L.P., as advancing agent, and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee, note administrator, paying agent, calculation agent, transfer agent, custodian, securities intermediary, backup advancing agent and notes registrar.
10.12(2)
First Amendment No. 2 to Master Repurchase Agreement and First Amendment to Fee Letter, dated as of September 28, 2015, betweenMay 12, 2016, by and among Barclays Bank PLC, RFT JPMBB Loan, LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association.
Realty Finance Trust, Inc.
21(2)
Subsidiaries of the Registrant.
31.1* Certification of the Principal Executive Officer of the Company pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rule 13a - 14(a) or 15(d) - 14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2* Certification of the Principal Financial Officer of the Company pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rule 13a - 14(a) or 15(d) - 14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32* Written statements of the Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer of the Company pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
99.1*Amended and Restated Share Repurchase Program dated January 28, 2016.
101* 
XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language). The following materials from Realty Finance Trust, Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended September 30, 2015, formatted in XBRL: (i) the Condensed Consolidatedconsolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) the Condensed Consolidatedconsolidated Statements of Operations, (iii) the Condensed Consolidatedconsolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iv) the Condensed Consolidatedconsolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders' Equity, (v) the Condensed Consolidatedconsolidated Statements of Cash Flows and (vi) the Notes to the Condensed Consolidatedconsolidated Financial Statements.

* Filed herewith.
(1) Filed as an exhibit to our current report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 23, 2015.
(2) Filed as an exhibit to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Post-Effective Amendment No. 13 filed with the SEC on October 8, 2015.




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REALTY FINANCE TRUST, INC.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 REALTY FINANCE TRUST, INC.
  
Dated: November 10, 2015May 13, 2016
By: /s/ Peter M. Budko
Name: Peter M. Budko
Title: Chief Executive Officer and Interim President
(Principal Executive Officer)
  
Dated: November 10, 2015May 13, 2016
By: /s/ Donald R. RamonNicholas Radesca
Name: Donald R. RamonNicholas Radesca
Title: Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and Treasurer
(Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)


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