UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
 
FORM 10-Q
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 20182019
OR
☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Commission File Number 001-38199
 
Tremont Mortgage Trust
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Maryland
82-1719041
(State of Organization)
82-1719041
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
 
Two Newton Place, 255 Washington Street, Suite 300, Newton, MA02458-1634
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)              ��             (Zip Code)
Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code 617-796-8317617-796-8317

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of Each ClassTrading SymbolName of each exchange on which registered
Common Shares of Beneficial InterestTRMTThe Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
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   No
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 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).  Yes ☒   No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company.  See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.:
Large accelerated filer Accelerated filer
Non-accelerated filer Smaller reporting company
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
Emerging growth company  


If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided in Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

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

Number of registrant's common shares of beneficial interest, $0.01 par value per share, outstanding as of August 9, 2018: 3,142,9395, 2019: 8,192,469




TREMONT MORTGAGE TRUST
FORM 10-Q
June 30, 20182019
 
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References in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to the Company, we, us or our include Tremont Mortgage Trust and its consolidated subsidiaries unless otherwise expressly stated or the context indicates otherwise.


PART I.Financial Information
Item 1. Financial Statements (unaudited)
TREMONT MORTGAGE TRUST
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollarsdollars in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)



June 30,
December 31, June 30, December 31,


2018
2017 2019 2018
Assets



ASSETS    
Cash and cash equivalents
$30,525

$61,666
 $11,467

$27,024
Restricted cash
284


 

311
Loans held-for-investment, net

28,456


Loans held for investment, net 258,957

135,844
Accrued interest receivable

66


 869

344
Due from related persons 12
 
Prepaid expenses and other assets
248

259
 299

390
Deferred financing costs, net
683


Total assets
$60,262

$61,925
 $271,604

$163,913







    
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity





LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY    
Accounts payable, accrued liabilities and deposits
$687

$301
 $1,085

$935
Master repurchase facility, net 152,620

71,691
Note payable, net 31,523

31,485
Due to related persons
226

754
 

134
Total liabilities
913

1,055
 185,228

104,245







    
Commitments and contingencies





 


 









    
Shareholders' equity:





    
Common shares of beneficial interest, $0.01 par value per share; 25,000,000 shares authorized; 3,142,939 and 3,126,439 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively
31

31
Common shares of beneficial interest, $0.01 par value per share; 25,000,000 shares authorized; 8,193,173 and 3,178,817 shares issued and outstanding, respectively 82

32
Additional paid in capital
62,344

62,135
 88,778

62,540
Cumulative net loss
(3,026)
(1,296) (1,432)
(2,904)
Cumulative distributions (1,052)

Total shareholders’ equity
59,349

60,870
 86,376

59,668
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
$60,262

$61,925
 $271,604

$163,913


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

TREMONT MORTGAGE TRUST
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTSTATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Amountsamounts in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)





Three Months Ended June 30, 2018
Six Months Ended June 30, 2018
Income:





Interest income from investments
$495

$728
Less: Interest and related expenses
(66)
(103)
Total income from investments, net
429

625





Expenses:





Management fees
222

447
General and administrative expenses
613

1,158
Shared services agreement reimbursement
375

750
Total expenses
1,210

2,355
Loss before income tax expense
(781)
(1,730)
Income tax expense



Net loss
$(781)
$(1,730)







Weighted average common shares outstanding
3,123

3,117







Net loss per common share - basic and diluted
$(0.25)
$(0.55)
  Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
  2019 2018 2019 2018
INCOME FROM INVESTMENTS:        
Interest income from investments $3,913
 $495
 $6,913
 $728
Less: interest and related expenses (2,031) (66) (3,580) (103)
Income from investments, net 1,882
 429
 3,333
 625
         
OTHER EXPENSES:        
Management fees 
 222
 
 447
General and administrative expenses 618
 613
 1,121
 1,158
Reimbursement of shared services expenses 370
 375
 740
 750
Total expenses 988
 1,210
 1,861
 2,355
         
Net income (loss) $894
 $(781) $1,472
 $(1,730)
         
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic and diluted 5,401
 3,123
 4,275
 3,117
         
Net income (loss) per common share - basic and diluted $0.16
 $(0.25) $0.34
 $(0.55)




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




TREMONT MORTGAGE TRUST
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTSTATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(amounts in thousands)
(unaudited)





  Number of   Additional      
  Common Common Paid In Cumulative Cumulative  
   Shares Shares Capital Net Loss Distributions Total
Balance at December 31, 2018 3,179
 $32
 $62,540
 $(2,904) $
 $59,668
Share grants 
 
 35
 
 
 35
Net income 
 
 
 578
 
 578
Distributions 
 
 
 
 (350) (350)
Balance at March 31, 2019 3,179
 $32
 $62,575
 $(2,326) $(350) $59,931
Share grants 15
 
 185
 
 
 185
Share repurchases (1) 
 (6) 
 
 (6)
Net income 
 
 
 894
 
 894
Distributions 
 
 
 
 (702) (702)
Issuance of shares, net 5,000
 50
 26,024
 
 
 26,074
Balance at June 30, 2019 8,193
 $82
 $88,778
 $(1,432) $(1,052) $86,376
             
Balance at December 31, 2017 3,126
 $31
 $62,135
 $(1,296) $
 $60,870
Share grants 2
 
 20
 
 
 20
Net loss 
 
 
 (949) 
 (949)
Balance at March 31, 2018 3,128
 $31
 $62,155
 $(2,245) $
 $59,941
Share grants 15
 
 189
 
 
 189
Net loss 
 
 
 (781) 
 (781)
Balance at June 30, 2018 3,143
 $31
 $62,344
 $(3,026) $
 $59,349


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


TREMONT MORTGAGE TRUST
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Dollarsdollars in thousands)
(unaudited)



Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 Six Months Ended June 30,
Cash Flows from Operating Activities

Net loss
$(1,730)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:


 2019 2018
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:    
Net income (loss) $1,472
 $(1,730)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: 

 

Share based compensation
209
 220
 209
Amortization of deferred financing costs
103
 225
 103
Amortization of loan origination and exit fees (32) (682) (32)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:


 

 

Accrued interest receivable (66) (525) (66)
Prepaid expenses and other assets
11
 91
 11
Accounts payable, accrued liabilities and deposits
370
 150
 370
Due to related persons
(528) (146) (528)
Net cash used in operating activities
(1,663)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 805
 (1,663)



    
Cash Flows from Investing Activities


Origination of loans held-for-investment, net (28,424)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:    
Origination of loans held for investment (119,062) (28,203)
Additional funding of loans held for investment (3,369) (221)
Net cash used in investing activities
(28,424) (122,431) (28,424)




    
Cash Flows from Financing Activities


Payments for deferred financing costs
(770)
Net cash used in financing activities
(770)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:    
Proceeds from master repurchase facility 92,983
 
Repayment of master repurchase facility (11,900) 
Proceeds from RMR credit agreement 14,220
 
Repayment of RMR credit agreement (14,220) 
Payment of deferred financing costs (341) (770)
Proceeds from issuance of common shares, net 26,074
 
Repurchase of common shares (6) 
Distributions (1,052) 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 105,758
 (770)




    
Decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
(30,857) (15,868) (30,857)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period
61,666
 27,335
 61,666
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period $30,809
 $11,467
 $30,809
    
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES:    
Interest paid $3,149
 $
Supplemental disclosure of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash:






TREMONT MORTGAGE TRUST
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(dollars in thousands)
(unaudited)

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH:
The following table below provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash reported within the condensed consolidated balance sheets to the amountamounts shown in the condensed consolidated statementstatements of cash flows:
 As of June 30,
 June 30, 2018 2019 2018
Cash and cash equivalents $30,525
 $11,467
 $30,525
Restricted cash 284
 
 284
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash shown in the condensed consolidated statement of cash flows $30,809
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash shown in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows $11,467
 $30,809


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


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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)




Note 1. Basis of PresentationOrganization
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements of Tremont Mortgage Trust, andor, collectively with its consolidated subsidiaries, or we, us or our, are unaudited. Certain information and disclosures required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP, for complete financial statements have been condensed or omitted. We believe the disclosures made are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. However, the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017, or our Annual Report.
In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair statement of results for the interim period have been included. All intercompany transactions and balances with or among our consolidated subsidiaries have been eliminated. Operating results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant estimates in the condensed consolidated financial statements include the fair value of financial instruments.
Note 2. Organization
We werewas organized as a real estate investment trust, or REIT, under Maryland law on June 1, 2017.
On September 18, 2017, we issued and sold 2,500,000 of our common shares of beneficial interest, par value $0.01 per share, or our common shares, at a price of $20.00 per share in our initial public offering, or our IPO. Concurrently with our IPO, we issued and sold an additional 600,000 of our common shares at a price of $20.00 per share to Tremont Realty Advisors LLC, or our Manager, at the public offering price in a private placement. The aggregate proceeds from these sales were $62,000.
Note 3.2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements of Tremont Mortgage Trust and its consolidated subsidiaries are unaudited. Certain information and disclosures required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP, for complete financial statements have been condensed or omitted. We believe the disclosures made are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. However, the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018, or our 2018 Annual Report.
In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair statement of results for the interim period have been included. All intercompany transactions and balances with or among our consolidated subsidiaries have been eliminated. Operating results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant estimates in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the fair value of financial instruments.
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash.Cash
We consider highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less at the date of purchase to be cash equivalents.
Restricted cash primarily consists of deposit proceeds from potential borrowers when originating loans, which may be returned to the applicable borrower upon the closing of the loan, after deducting any transaction costs paid by us for the benefit of such borrower.
Repurchase Agreements.Loans financed through repurchase agreements will generally be treated as collateralized financing transactions and will remain recorded in our consolidated balance sheets as assets, and cash received from the purchasers will be recorded in our consolidated balance sheets as a liability. Interest paid in accordance with repurchase agreements will be recorded as interest expense in our consolidated statement of operations.Held for Investment
Loans Held-for-Investment. Generally, our loans will beare classified as held-for-investmentheld for investment based upon our intent and ability to hold them until maturity. We expect that loansLoans that are held-for-investment will beheld for investment are carried at cost, net of unamortized loan origination and accreted exit fees that are required to be recognized in the carrying value of the loans in accordance with GAAP, unless the loans are deemed to be impaired. Loans that we have a plan to sell or liquidate will be held at the lower of cost or fair value.value less cost to sell.
We evaluate each of our loans for impairment at least quarterly by assessing a variety of risk factors in relation to each loan and assigning a risk rating to each loan based on those factors. Factors considered in these evaluations include, but are not limited to, property type, geographic and local market dynamics, physical condition, leasing and tenant profile, projected cash flow, risk of loss, current loan-to-valueloan to value ratio, or LTV, debt yield, collateral performance, structure, exit plan and sponsorship. Loans will beare rated “1” (less risk) through “5” (greater risk) as defined below:
"1" lower risk—Criteria reflects a sponsor having a strong financial condition and low credit risk and our evaluation of management's experience; collateral performance exceeding performance metrics included in the business plan or credit underwriting; and the property demonstrating stabilized occupancy and/or market rates, resulting in strong current cash flow and net operating income and/or having a very low LTV.


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(dollars in thousands, except per share data)



"2" average risk—Criteria reflects a sponsor having a stable financial condition and our evaluation of management's experience; collateral performance meeting or exceeding substantially all performance metrics included in the business plan or credit underwriting; and the property demonstrating improved occupancy at market rents, resulting in sufficient current cash flow and/or having a low LTV.
"3" acceptable risk—Criteria reflects a sponsor having a history of repaying loans at maturity and meeting its credit obligations and our evaluation of management's experience; collateral performance expected to meet performance metrics included in the business plan or credit underwriting; and the property having a moderate LTV. New loans and loans with a limited history will typically be assigned this rating and will be adjusted to other levels from time to time as appropriate.
"4" higher risk—Criteria reflects a sponsor having a history of unresolved missed or late payments, maturity extensions and difficulty timely fulfilling its credit obligations and our evaluation of management's experience; collateral performance failing to meet the business plan or credit underwriting; the existence of a risk of default possibly leading to a loss and/or potential weaknesses that deserve management’s attention; and the property having a high LTV.
"5" impaired/loss likely—Criteria reflects a very high risk of realizing a principal loss or having incurred a principal loss; a sponsor having a history of default payments, trouble fulfilling its credit obligations, deeds-in-lieudeeds in lieu of foreclosures, and/or bankruptcies; collateral performance is significantly worse than performance metrics included in the business plan; loan covenants or performance milestones having been breached or not attained; timely exit via sale or refinancing being uncertain; and the property having a very high LTV.
Impairment occurs when it is deemed probable that we will not be able to collect all amounts due under a loan according to its contractual terms. Impairment will then be measured based on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s contractual effective rate and the fair value of any available collateral, net of any costs we expect to incur to realize that value. The determination of whether loans are impaired will involveinvolves judgments and assumptions based on objective and subjective factors. Consideration will be given to various factors, such as business plans, property occupancies, tenant profiles, rental rates, operating expenses and borrowers’ repayment plans, among others, and will require significant judgments, including assumptions regarding the values of loans, the values of underlying collateral and other circumstances, such as guarantees, if any. Upon measurement of an impairment, we will record an allowance to reduce the carrying value of the loan accordingly, and record a corresponding charge to net income in our condensed consolidated statementstatements of operations.
As of June 30, 2018,2019, we have not recorded any allowance for losses as we believe it is probable that we will be able to collect all amounts due pursuant to the contractual terms of our loans.
Fair ValueRepurchase Agreements
Loans financed through repurchase agreements are treated as collateralized financing transactions, unless they meet sales treatment under GAAP. Pursuant to GAAP treatment of Financial Instruments. Financial Accounting Standards Board, or FASB, Accounting Standards CodificationTM, or ASC, Topic 820-10, Fair Value Measurementscollateralized financing transactions, loans financed through repurchase agreements remain on our condensed consolidated balance sheet as assets, and Disclosures, defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair valuecash received from the purchasers is recorded on our condensed consolidated balance sheet as liabilities. Interest paid in accordance with GAAP and expands the required disclosure regarding fair value measurements. ASC Topic 820-10 defines fair valuerepurchase agreements is recorded as the price that would be received for a financial instrument in a current sale, which assumes an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. We determine the estimated fair value of financial assets and liabilities using the three tier fair value hierarchy established by GAAP, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value. 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 inputs that may be used to measure fair value are as follows:interest expense.
Level I—Inputs include quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that we have the ability to access.Revenue Recognition
Level II—Inputs include quoted prices in markets that are less active or inactive or for which all significant inputs are observable, either directly or indirectly.
Level III—Inputs include unobservable prices and are supported by little or no market activity and are significant to the overall fair value measurement.
Loan Deferred Fees. Loan origination and exit fees are reflected in loans held-for-investment, net, in our consolidated balance sheets and include fees charged to borrowers. These fees are amortized into interest income over the life of the related loans held-for-investment.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)

Deferred Financing Costs. Costs incurred in connection with financings are capitalized and amortized over the respective financing terms and are recorded in our consolidated statements of operations as a component of interest and related expenses. At June 30, 2018, we had approximately $683 of capitalized financing costs, net of amortization.
Net Loss Per Common Share. We calculate basic earnings per common share by dividing net loss by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. We calculate diluted net loss per share using the more dilutive of the two class method or the treasury stock method.
Revenue Recognition. Interest income related to our first mortgage whole loans secured by commercial real estate, or CRE, will generally be accrued based on the coupon rates applied to the outstanding principal balance of such loans. Fees, premiums and discounts, if any, will be amortized or accreted into interest income over the remaining lives of the loans using the effective interest method, as adjusted for any prepayments.
If a loan's interest or principal payments are not paid when due and there is uncertainty that such payments will be collected, the loan may be categorized as non-accrual and no interest will be recorded unless it is collected. When all overdue payments are collected and, in our judgment, a loan is likely to remain current, it may be re-categorized as accrual.
For loans purchased at a discount, GAAP limits the yield that may be accreted (accretable yield) to the excess of the investor’s estimate of undiscounted expected principal, interest and other cash flows (cash flows expected at acquisition to be collected) over the investor’s initial investment in the loan. GAAP also requires that the excess of contractual cash flows over cash flows expected to be collected (non-accretable difference) not be recognized as an adjustment of yield, loss accrual or valuation allowance. Subsequent increases in cash flows expected to be collected from such loans generally will be recognized prospectively through adjustment of the loan’s yield over its remaining life. Decreases in cash flows expected to be collected will be recorded as impairment.
Note 4.3. Recent Accounting Pronouncements
On January 1, 2018, we adopted FASBIn June 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update, or ASU, No. 2014-09 (and related clarifying guidance issued by the FASB), Revenue From Contracts With Customers, which outlines a comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers. ASU No. 2014-09 states that “an entity recognizes revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services.” We have evaluated ASU No. 2014-09 and related clarifying guidance issued by the FASB and determined that interest income and gains and losses on financial instruments are outside of its scope; therefore, the adoption of ASU No. 2014-09 did not have a material impact in our consolidated financial statements.
In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, which requires that entities use a new forward looking “expected loss” model that generally will result in the earlier recognition of allowance for

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(dollars in thousands, except per share data)


credit losses. The measurement of expected credit losses is based upon historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts that affect the collectability of the reported amount. ASU No. 2016-13 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years. As an emerging growth company that has opted to take advantage of the extended transition period, we expect to adopt ASU No. 2016-13 on January 1, 2022. We are currently assessing the potential impact the adoption of ASU No. 2016-13 will have in our consolidated financial statements.
On January 1, 2018, we adopted FASB ASU No. 2016-18, Restricted Cash, which requires companies to show the changes in the total of cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents in the statement of cash flows. This update also requires a reconciliation of the totals in the statement of cash flows to the related captions in the balance sheet. As a result, amounts included in restricted cash in our condensed consolidated balance sheets are included with cash and cash equivalents in the consolidated statement of cash flows. Restricted cash, which primarily consists of deposit proceeds from potential borrowers which may be returned to the applicable borrower upon the closing of the loan, after deducting any transaction costs paid by us for the benefit of such borrower, totaled $284 as of June 30, 2018. The adoption of this update did not change our consolidated balance sheet presentation.
In June 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-07, Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Non-employee Share-Based Payment Accounting, which aligns the measurement and classification guidance for share based payments to non-employees with the guidance for share based payments to employees, with certain exceptions. ASU No. 2018-07 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. We

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(dollars in thousands, except per share data)

are currently assessing the potential impact the adoption of ASU No. 2018-07 will have in our condensed consolidated financial statements.
Note 5.4. Loans Held-for-InvestmentHeld for Investment
We originate first mortgage whole loans secured by middle market and transitional CRE and related instruments which are generally to be held as long term investments. To fund our loan originations to date, we used cash on hand, advancements under our master repurchase facility with Citibank, N.A., or Citibank, or our Master Repurchase Facility, and borrowings under a term loan facility, in the form of a note payable, with Texas Capital Bank, National Association, or Texas Capital Bank, or the TCB note payable. See Note 5 for further information regarding our debt agreements.
AsThe table below details overall statistics for our loan portfolio:    
  Balance at June 30, 2019 Balance at December 31, 2018
Number of loans 12
 7
Total loan commitments $282,367
 $154,802
Unfunded loan commitments (1)
 $21,879
 $17,673
Principal balance $260,488
 $137,129
Unamortized net deferred origination fees $(1,531) $(1,285)
Carrying value $258,957
 $135,844
Weighted average coupon rate 6.03% 6.14%
Weighted average all in yield (2)
 6.64% 6.82%
Weighted average maximum maturity (years) (3)
 3.9
 4.7
Weighted average LTV 71% 70%
(1)
Unfunded commitments will primarily be funded to finance property and building improvements and leasing capital. These commitments will generally be funded over the term of each loan.
(2)
All in yield includes the amortization of deferred fees over the initial term of the loan.
(3)
Maximum maturity assumes all extension options are exercised, which options are subject to the borrower meeting certain conditions.
The table below details our loan activities for the three months ended June 30, 2018, we had established a portfolio of investments with a total commitment of approximately $33,302, of which $4,524 remained unfunded. At2019:
  Principal Balance Deferred Fees Carrying Value
Balance at beginning of period $182,397
 $(1,486) $180,911
Additional funding 2,701
 
 2,701
Originations 75,390
 (433) 74,957
Net amortization of deferred fees 
 388
 388
Balance at end of period $260,488
 $(1,531) $258,957

The table below details our loan activities for the six months ended June 30, 2018, these2019:

 Principal Balance Deferred Fees Carrying Value
Balance at beginning of period $137,129
 $(1,285) $135,844
Additional funding 3,369
 
 3,369
Originations 119,990
 (928) 119,062
Net amortization of deferred fees 
 682
 682
Balance at end of period $260,488
 $(1,531) $258,957

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The tables below detail the property type and geographic distribution of the properties securing the loans had a total principal balanceincluded in loans held-for-investment of $28,778, and a net book value of $28,456, net of deferred fees totaling $322; a weighted average all-in yield, which includes the amortization of deferred fees, of 7.32%; a weighted average coupon rate of 6.63%; a weighted average maximum maturity of 4.9 years, assuming full term extension of all loans; and a weighted average LTV of 75%.our portfolio at June 30, 2019:
Property Type Number of Loans Carrying Value Percentage of Value
Office 4
 $70,109
 28%
Hotel 2
 62,202
 24%
Retail 3
 40,107
 15%
Multifamily 2
 51,805
 20%
Industrial 1
 34,734
 13%

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 100%
Geographic Location Number of Loans Carrying Value Percentage of Value
East 4
 $112,432
 44%
South 5
 101,241
 39%
West 1
 6,200
 2%
Midwest 2
 39,084
 15%

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 $258,957
 100%

Loan Risk Ratings
We evaluate each of our loans for impairment at least quarterly by assessing a variety of risk factors in relation to each loan and assigning a risk rating to each loan based on those factors. Factors considered in these evaluations include, but are not limited to, property type, geographic and local market dynamics, physical condition, leasing and tenant profile, projected cash flow, risk of loss, current LTV, debt yield, collateral performance, structure, exit plan and sponsorship.
During the quarter endedAt June 30, 2018,2019, we originated twohad 12 first mortgage bridgewhole loans with an aggregate net bookcarrying value of $28,456.$258,957. Based on our internal risk rating policy, each of these loans was assigned ana "3" acceptable risk rating.rating at June 30, 2019. We did not have any impaired loans, nonaccrualnon-accrual loans or loans in maturity default as of June 30, 2018,2019; thus, we did not record a reserve for loan loss.
See Note 32 for a discussion regarding the risk rating system that we use in evaluating our portfolio.
Note 6.5. Debt Agreements
At June 30, 2019, our debt agreements included our Master Repurchase Facility and the TCB note payable.
  Debt Obligation    
        Weighted Average Collateral
  Maximum Facility Size Principal Balance Carrying Value Coupon Rate 
Remaining
Maturity (1)
 Principal Balance 
Fair
Value (2)
June 30, 2019: 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Master repurchase facility $213,482
 $153,666
 $152,620
 L + 2.02% 2.0 $220,875
 $221,124
Note payable 32,290
 31,690
 31,523
 L + 2.15% 2.0 39,613
 39,613

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2018: 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Master repurchase facility $135,000
 $72,582
 $71,691
 L + 2.08% 2.6 $97,516
 $98,232
Note payable 32,290
 31,690
 31,485
 L + 2.15% 2.6 39,613
 39,640
(1)
The weighted average remaining maturity is determined using the current maturity date of the corresponding loans, excluding extension options and term-out provisions.
(2)
See Note 6 for further discussion of our financial assets and liabilities not carried at fair value.
Until May 23, 2019, we were a party to a credit agreement with our Manager as lender, or the RMR Credit Agreement. After repayment of the approximate $14,220 balance then outstanding under the RMR Credit Agreement, the RMR Credit Agreement was terminated. See Note 5 for information regarding the RMR Credit Agreement.
For the three months ended June 30, 2019, we recorded interest expense of $1,479, $368 and $39 in connection with our Master Repurchase Facility, the TCB note payable and the RMR Credit Agreement, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2019, we recorded interest expense of $2,563, $736 and $39 in connection with our Master Repurchase Facility, the TCB note payable and the RMR Credit Agreement, respectively.

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At June 30, 2019, our outstanding borrowings had the following remaining maturities:
Year 
Principal payments on
Master Repurchase Facility (1)
 
Principal payments on
TCB note payable (1)
2019 $
 $
2020 26,396
 
2021 127,270
 31,690
2022 
 
2023 
 
  $153,666
 $31,690
(1)
The allocation of our outstanding borrowings under our Master Repurchase Facility and the TCB note payable is based on the current maturity date of each individual borrowing under the respective agreement.
Master Repurchase Facility
On February 9, 2018, one of our wholly owned subsidiaries entered into a master repurchase agreement,agreements to govern our Master Repurchase Facility, or collectively, as amended, our master repurchase agreement, with Citibank, N.A., or Citibank, for a $100,000 master repurchase facility, or our master repurchase facility,Master Repurchase Agreement, pursuant to which we may sell to, Citibank, and later repurchase from, Citibank, floating rate mortgage loans and other related assets, or purchased assets. Our master repurchase agreement expiresAt that time, our Master Repurchase Facility provided up to $100,000 for advancements. On November 6, 2018, we amended our Master Repurchase Agreement to increase the maximum amount available for advancement under the facility from $100,000 to $135,000 and to change its stated expiration date from February 9, 2021 unless terminatedto November 6, 2021, subject to earlier accordingtermination as provided for in our Master Repurchase Agreement.
On February 4, 2019, we amended our Master Repurchase Agreement to its terms.increase the maximum amount available for advancement under the facility from $135,000 to $210,000 and on May 1, 2019, in connection with an increase in commitment under the RMR Credit Agreement, we further amended our Master Repurchase Agreement to increase the maximum amount available for advancement under the facility from $210,000 to $250,000, in each case with the additional advancements being available for borrowing under the facility if and as we borrowed under the RMR Credit Agreement or if and as we received proceeds from any public offering of our common shares or preferred equity, as further provided in our Master Repurchase Agreement. In connection with the February 2019 amendment, certain other provisions of our Master Repurchase Agreement were amended to accommodate the RMR Credit Agreement. In May 2019, we completed an underwritten public offering, or the Offering, as further described in Note 7, and the RMR Credit Agreement was terminated. As of June 30, 2019, we had $59,816 available for advancement under our Master Repurchase Facility, which amount is subject to our identifying suitable first mortgage whole loans for investment and obtaining sufficient capital for immediate reinvestment.
Under our master repurchase facility,Master Repurchase Agreement, the initial purchase price paid by Citibank for each purchased asset is up to 75% of the lesser of the market value of the purchased asset or the unpaid principal balance of such purchased asset, subject to Citibank’s approval. Upon the repurchase of a purchased asset, we are required to pay Citibank the outstanding purchase price of the purchased asset, accrued interest and all accrued and unpaid expenses of Citibank relating to such purchased asset. The price differential (or interest rate) relating to a purchased asset is equal to one monthLondon Inter-bank Offered Rate, or LIBOR, plus a premium of 200 to 250 basis points, determined by the yield of the purchased asset and the property type of the purchased asset’s real estate collateral. Citibank has the discretion under our Master Repurchase Agreement to advance at higher margins than 75% and at premiums of less than 200 basis points. As of June 30, 2019, outstanding borrowings under our Master Repurchase Facility had a weighted average interest rate of LIBOR plus 202 basis points per annum, excluding associated fees and expenses.
In connection with our master repurchase facility,Master Repurchase Agreement, we entered into a guaranty which requires us to pay the purchase price, purchase price differential and any costs and expenses of Citibank related to the facility.our Master Repurchase Agreement. This guaranty also requires us to comply with customary financial covenants, which include the maintenance of a minimum tangible net worth, minimum cash liquidity, a total indebtedness to tangible net worth ratio and a minimum interest coverage ratio.
Our master repurchase agreement also contains margin These maintenance provisions that provide Citibank with the right, in certain circumstances related to a credit event, as defined in our master repurchase agreement,Master Repurchase Agreement, to re-determine the value of purchased assets. Where a decline in the value of purchased assets has resulted in a margin deficit, Citibank may require us to eliminate such margin deficit through a combination of purchased asset repurchases and cash transfers to Citibank, subject to Citibank's approval.
Our master repurchase agreementMaster Repurchase Agreement also provides for acceleration of the date of repurchase of the purchased assets and Citibank’s liquidation of the purchased assets upon the occurrence and continuation of certain events of default, including a change of

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The RMR Group LLC, or RMR LLC.
As of June 30, 2018,2019, we had nobelieve we were in compliance with the terms and conditions of the covenants of our Master Repurchase Agreement and the related guaranty.
In July 2019, we received a repayment notice with respect to our loan held for investment associated with an office building located in Scarsdale, NY. Pursuant to the notice, the borrower stated that it will repay the loan in August 2019. At the time of notice, there was approximately $13,997 of principal amount outstanding balancesunder this loan, which the borrower is required to pay, together with accrued interest, an exit fee and any expenses incurred by us with respect to this loan. When this loan is repaid, we will be required to repay the associated outstanding balance under our master repurchase facility. Master Repurchase Facility.
Note Payable
In July 2018, we soldclosed a $40,363 loan, of which $39,613 was funded by us at closing to finance the acquisition of the Hampton Inn JFK, a 216 key, 13 story hotel located adjacent to the John F. Kennedy International Airport in Queens, NY, or the JFK loan, and committedin connection therewith, one of our wholly owned subsidiaries entered into the TCB note payable. The TCB note payable advances up to later repurchase80% of the JFK loan amount from Citibank,time to time. The TCB note payable matures in July 2021. Subject to our payment of extension fees and meeting other conditions, we have the option to extend the stated maturity date of the TCB note payable for two, one year periods. Interest on amounts advanced under the TCB note payable is calculated at a floating rate based on LIBOR plus a premium of 215 basis points. We may be required to repay a portion of the amount outstanding under the TCB note payable to maintain a 10.5% debt yield on the net operating income of the hotel that secures the TCB note payable. The TCB note payable is prepayable in whole at any time without premium or penalty, and provides for acceleration of payment of all amounts due thereunder upon the occurrence and continuation of customary events of default. In connection with the TCB note payable, we entered into a guaranty with Texas Capital Bank pursuant to which we have guaranteed 25% of the TCB note payable amount plus all related interest and costs. This guaranty also requires us to comply with customary financial covenants, which include the maintenance of a minimum net worth, minimum liquid assets, a maximum leverage ratio and a required debt yield. On March 26, 2019, we amended the TCB note payable covenants to accommodate entering into the RMR Credit Agreement. As of June 30, 2019, we believe we were in compliance with the terms and conditions of the covenants of the TCB note payable and the related guaranty.
In July 2019, we received a repayment notice with respect to the JFK loan. Pursuant to the notice, the borrower stated that it will repay the loan in August 2019. At the time of notice, there was approximately $39,613 of principal amount outstanding under the JFK loan, which the borrower is required to pay, together with accrued interest, an exit fee and any expenses incurred by us with respect to this loan. When the JFK loan is repaid, we will be required to repay the outstanding balance under the TCB note payable.
RMR Credit Agreement
On February 4, 2019, we entered into the RMR Credit Agreement, pursuant to which, from time to time until August 4, 2019, the scheduled expiration date of the RMR Credit Agreement, we were able to borrow up to $25,000 and, beginning May 3, 2019, $50,000 in subordinated unsecured loans at a rate of 6.50% per annum. In May 2019, we borrowed $14,220 under the RMR Credit Agreement to fund additional investments in first mortgage bridge loans,whole loans. Also in May 2019, we completed the Offering. Subsequently, in May 2019, we repaid the approximate $14,220 balance then outstanding under the RMR Credit Agreement with an aggregate principal balance of $28,778, and, as a result, Citibank advanced to us 75%portion of the aggregate outstanding balanceOffering proceeds and the RMR Credit Agreement was terminated. In connection with this repayment and termination, we paid our Manager approximately $39 of those loans, or $21,583.interest and $7 of fees. See Note 7 for further information regarding the Offering. We have historical and continuing relationships with our Manager. See Notes 8 and 9 for further information regarding these relationships and related party transactions.
Note 7.6. Fair Value of Financial Instruments
ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements, establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities (Level I), and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level III). A financial asset’s or financial liability’s fair value measurement level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Valuation techniques used need to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs.
As of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the carrying values of certain of our financial instruments, which include cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash prepaid expenses, due to related parties,and accounts payable accrued expenses and deposits, approximated their fair values due to the short term nature of these financial instruments.
At June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the estimatedprincipal balances of our Master Repurchase Facility and the TCB note payable approximated their

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fair values, as interest is based on floating rates based on LIBOR plus a spread, and the spread is consistent with those demanded by the market.
We estimate the fair value of our loans held-for-investment was $28,778, which we estimatedheld for investment using Level III inputs. We estimatedestimate the fair values of our loans held-for-investmentheld for investment by using discounted cash flow analysisanalyses and currently prevailing market terms as of the measurement date, determined by significant unobservable market inputs, which include holding periods, discount rates based on LTV, property types and loan pricing expectations which are corroborated by a comparison with other market participants to determine the appropriate market spread to add to the one month LIBOR (Level III inputs as defined in the fair value hierarchy under GAAP).
The table below provides information regarding financial assets and liabilities not carried at fair value on a recurring basis in our condensed consolidated balance sheets:
  June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018

 Carrying Value Fair Value Carrying Value Fair Value
Financial assets 

 
 

 

Loans held for investment $258,957
 $260,737
 $135,844
 $137,872
Financial liabilities 
 

 
 
Master Repurchase Facility 152,620
 153,666
 71,691
 72,582
Note payable 31,523
 31,690
 31,485
 31,690


There were no transfers of financial assets or liabilities within the fair value hierarchy during the three or six months ended June 30, 2019.
Note 8.7. Shareholders' Equity
Share AwardsMay 2019 Offering
We haveOn May 21, 2019, we completed the Offering. In the Offering, we issued and sold 5,000,000 of our common shares availableat a price of $5.65 per share for issuancetotal net proceeds of $26,074, after deducting the underwriting discounts and commissions and other expenses. Our Manager purchased 1,000,000 of our common shares in the Offering at the public offering price, without the payment of any underwriting discounts. We used the net proceeds of the Offering to repay the approximate $14,220 balance then outstanding under the termsRMR Credit Agreement and to reduce borrowings under our Master Repurchase Facility by approximately $11,900. After repayment of our 2017 Equity Compensation Planthe outstanding balance under the RMR Credit Agreement, the RMR Credit Agreement was terminated. See Note 5 for further information regarding the RMR Credit Agreement.
Common Share Issuances and Repurchases
On March 9, 2018, in accordance with our Trustee compensation arrangements, and in connection with the electionApril 5, 2019, we purchased an aggregate of one of our Managing Trustees, we granted 1,500644 of our common shares, valued at $13.31$9.39 per common share, the closing price of our common shares on The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC, or Nasdaq, on that day, tofrom a former officer of RMR LLC in satisfaction of tax withholding and payment obligations in connection with the Managing Trustee who was elected as a Managing Trustee that day.vesting of awards of our common shares.
On April 25, 2018, in accordance with our Trustee compensation arrangements,24, 2019, we granted 3,000 of our common shares, valued at $12.61$10.36 per share, the closing price of our common shares on Nasdaq on that day, to each of our five Trustees as part of their annual compensation.
Distributions
On February 21, 2019, we paid an initial distribution to common shareholders of record as of January 28, 2019 of $0.11 per common share, or $350.
On May 16, 2019, we paid a regular quarterly distribution to common shareholders of record as of April 29, 2019 of $0.22 per common share, or $702.
On July 18, 2019, we declared a regular quarterly distribution to common shareholders of record on July 29, 2019 of $0.22 per common share, or approximately $1,802. We expect to pay this distribution on or about August 15, 2019.

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Note 9.8. Management Agreement with our Manager
We have no employees. The personnel and various services we require to operate our business are provided to us by our Manager pursuant to a management agreement, which provides for the day to day management of our operations by our Manager, subject to the oversight and direction of our Board of Trustees.
We pay our Manager an annual base management fee that is equal to 1.5% of our “equity,” as defined. We pay this business management fee in cash quarterly in arrears. Pursuant to our management agreement, we recognized management fees of $222 for the three months ended June 30, 2018, and $447 for the six months ended June 30, 2018. In June 2018, our Manager agreed to waive any businessbase management fees otherwise due and payable pursuant to our management agreement for the period beginning July 1, 2018 until June 30, 2020. In addition, beginning in the fourth quarter of 2018, we may be obligated to pay our Manager an incentive fee if it is earned under our management agreement; however, our Manager hasalso agreed that no incentive fee will be paid or payable by us to our Manager for the 2018 or 2019 calendar years. As a result, we did not recognize any base management fees or incentive fees for the three or six months ended June 30, 2019. If our Manager had not agreed to waive these fees, we would have recognized $267 and $490 of base management fees for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, respectively, and no incentive fees for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019. Pursuant to our management agreement, we recognized $222 and $447 of base management fees for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively, and no incentive fees for the three or six months ended June 30, 2018.
Our Manager, and not us, is responsible for the costs of its employees who provide services to us, including the cost of our Manager’s personnel who originate our loans, unless any such payment or reimbursement is specifically approved by a majority of our Independent Trustees, is a shared services cost or relates to awards made under any equity compensation plan adopted by us. We are generally required to pay or to reimburse our Manager and its affiliates for all other costs and expenses of our operations. Some of these overhead, professional and other services are provided by RMR LLC pursuant to a shared services agreement between our Manager and RMR LLC. We reimburse our Manager for shared services costs our Manager pays to RMR LLC and its affiliates, and these reimbursements may include an allocation of the cost of personnel employed by RMR LLC and our share of RMR LLC’s costs for providing our internal audit function, with such shared services costs subject to approval by a majority of our Independent Trustees at least annually. We incurred shared services costs of $375$370 and $750 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively,$375 payable to our Manager as reimbursement for shared services costs it paid to RMR LLC. These amounts are included in shared services

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agreement reimbursement in our condensed consolidated statements of operations. In addition, we pay our pro rata portion of internal audit costs incurred by RMR LLC on behalf of us and other public companies to which RMR LLC or its subsidiaries provide management services. We incurred internal audit costs of $27 and $62 for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, and $740 and $750 for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, payable to RMR LLC. Theserespectively. We include these amounts are included in reimbursement of shared services expenses or general and administrative expenses, as applicable, in our condensed consolidated statements of operations.
Note 10.9. Related Person Transactions
We have relationships and historical and continuing transactions with our Manager, RMR LLC, The RMR Group Inc., or RMR Inc., and others related to them, including other companies to which RMR LLC or its subsidiaries provide management services and which have trustees, directors and officers who are also our Trustees or officers.
Our Manager, Tremont Realty Advisors LLC.We have a management agreement with our Manager to provide management services to us. See Note 98 for further information regarding our management agreement with our Manager.
We were formerly a 100% owned subsidiary of our Manager. Our Manager is our largest shareholder and, as of June 30, 2018,2019, owned 600,1001,600,100 of our common shares, or approximately 19.1%19.5% of our outstanding common shares. Our Manager paid the initial organizational costs related to our formation and the other costs of our IPO and concurrent private placement, including underwriting discounts and commissions, totaling $6,823. Each of our Managing Trustees and officers is also a director or officer of our Manager and of RMR LLC.
Until May 23, 2019, we were a party to the RMR Credit Agreement with our Manager, pursuant to which from time to time until August 4, 2019, we were able to borrow up to $25,000 and, beginning May 3, 2019, up to $50,000 in subordinated unsecured loans at a rate of 6.5% per annum. After repayment of the approximate $14,220 balance then outstanding under the RMR Credit Agreement, the RMR Credit Agreement was terminated. In connection with this repayment, we paid our Manager approximately $39 of interest and $7 of fees related to the RMR Credit Agreement. See Note 5 for information regarding the RMR Credit Agreement.
RMR Inc. and RMR LLC. LLC. Our Manager is a subsidiary of RMR LLC, which is a majority owned subsidiary of RMR Inc., and RMR Inc. is the managing member of RMR LLC. The controlling shareholder of RMR Inc. is ABP Trust. Adam D. Portnoy, one of our Managing Trustees, is the sole trustee, an officer and the controlling shareholder of ABP Trust, which is the controlling shareholder of RMR Inc., and a managing director, president and chief executive officer of RMR Inc., a director of our Manager and an officer of our Manager and employee of RMR LLC. David M. Blackman, our other Managing Trustee and our President and Chief Executive Officer, also serves as the president, and chief executive officer and a director of our Manager and is an executive officer and employee of RMR LLC. Other officers of our Manager and of RMR LLC also serve as our officers. RMR LLC provides certain shared services to our Manager whichthat are applicable to us, and we reimburse our Manager for the amountsamount it pays for those services. See Note 98 for further information regarding thesethis shared services arrangements.arrangement.

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For further information about these and other such relationships and certain other related person transactions, refer to our 2018 Annual Report.
Note 11.10. Income Taxes
We intendhave elected to elect and qualify for taxationbe taxed as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or the IRC, for U.S. federal income tax purposes commencing with our taxable year ended December 31, 2017, and to maintain such qualification thereafter.IRC. Accordingly, we generally are not, and will not be, subject to U.S. federal income taxestax, provided that we distribute our taxable income and meet certain distribution and other requirements to qualify for taxation as a REIT.requirements. We are subject to certain state and local taxes, certain of which amounts are or will be reported as income taxes in our condensed consolidated statementstatements of income. We do not currently expect recent amendments to the IRC to have a significant impact on us; however, we will monitor future interpretations of such amendments as they develop, and accordingly, our estimates and disclosures may change.operations.
Note 12.11. Weighted Average Common Shares
We calculatedcalculate basic earnings per share, or EPS, for the period ended June 30, 2018 usingby dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the relevant period. When applicable,We calculate diluted EPS reflectsusing the more dilutive earnings per common share amount calculated usingof the two class method or the treasury stock method. Unvested share awards and other potentially dilutive common share issuances and the related impact on earnings (loss), are considered when calculating diluted earnings (loss) per share. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, 5992019, 12,351 and 352, respectively, restricted3,051 unvested common shares, respectively, were not included inexcluded from the calculation of diluted EPSearnings (loss) per share because to do so would have been antidilutive.  Due to net losses incurred during the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, basic weighted average shares is equal to diluted weighted average shares for such periods. As a result, 599 and 352 restricted unvested common shares were excluded from the computation of diluted EPS for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively.


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Note 13.12. Commitments and Contingencies
Unfunded Commitments
As of June 30, 2018,2019, we had unfunded commitments of $4,524$21,879 related to our loans held-for-investment. Theseheld for investment. Unfunded commitments will generally be funded to finance property and building improvements and leasing capital over the term of the applicable loan. Unfunded commitments are not reflected in our condensed consolidated balance sheets. Loans held for investment related to our unfunded commitments had a weighted average initial maturity of 2.2 years. See Note 4 for further information regarding loans held for investment.
Borrowings
As of June 30, 2019, we had an aggregate of $185,356 in principal amount outstanding under our Master Repurchase Facility and the TCB note payable. Principal balances outstanding at June 30, 2019 had a weighted average life to maturity of 2.0 years. See Note 5 for further information regarding our secured debt agreements.
Note 14.13. Subsequent Events
In July 2018,2019, we closedreceived a $40,363 first mortgage bridgerepayment notice with respect to the JFK loan. Pursuant to the notice, the borrower stated that it will repay the loan in August 2019. At the time of notice, there was approximately $39,613 of principal amount outstanding under the JFK loan, which $39,613 was fundedthe borrower is required to pay, together with accrued interest, an exit fee and any expenses incurred by us at closing,with respect to finance the acquisition of the Hampton Inn JFK, a 216-key, 13-story hotel located adjacent to the John F. Kennedy International Airport in Queens, NY, orthis loan. When the JFK Loan. This loan bears interest at a variable rate of one month LIBOR plus a premium of 350 basis points payable monthly and an as-is LTV of approximately 71%. This loan also includes a future funding allowance of upis repaid, we will be required to $750 for a property improvement plan and has a three year initial term and two one year borrower extension options.repay the outstanding balance under the TCB note payable.
In July 2018,2019, we closedreceived a $14,847 first mortgage bridgerepayment notice with respect to our loan of which $13,680 was funded by us at closing, to refinance a 62,000 square foot, propertyheld for investment associated with an office building located in Scarsdale, NY. ThisPursuant to the notice, the borrower stated that it will repay the loan bearsin August 2019. At the time of notice, there was approximately $13,997 of principal amount outstanding under this loan, which the borrower is required to pay, together with accrued interest, at a variable rate of one month LIBOR plus a premium of 400 basis points payable monthlyan exit fee and an as-is LTV of approximately 78%. This loan also includes a future funding allowance of upany expenses incurred by us with respect to $1,167 for tenant improvements, leasing commissions, and capital expenditures and has a three year initial term and two one year borrower extension options.
In July 2018, we sold to, and committed to later repurchase from, Citibank, two first mortgage bridge loans, with an aggregate principal balance of $28,778, and, as a result, Citibank advanced to us 75% of the aggregate outstanding balance of those loans, or $21,583.
On July 27, 2018, one of our wholly owned subsidiaries entered into a term loan facility, in the form of a note receivable loan, with Texas Capital Bank, National Association, or Texas Capital Bank, or the TCB loan, pursuant to which that subsidiary may borrow up to $32,290. The TCBthis loan. When this loan is secured by a collateral assignment of the $40,363 JFK Loan. The TCB loan advances up to 80% of the JFK Loan amount from time to time outstanding and matures in July 2021. Subject to our payment of extension fees and meeting other conditions,repaid, we have the option to extend the stated maturity date of the TCB loan for two, 12 month periods. Interest on amounts advanced to our subsidiary under the TCB loan is calculated at a floating rate based on one month LIBOR plus a premium of 215 basis points. We maywill be required to repay a portion of the amountassociated outstanding balance under the TCB loan to maintain a 10.5% debt yield on the net operating income of the underlying hotel. The TCB loan is prepayable in whole at any time without premium or penalty, and provides for acceleration of payment of all amounts due thereunder upon the occurrence and continuation of customary events of default. In connection with the TCB loan, we entered into a guaranty with Texas Capital Bank pursuant to which we have guaranteed 25% of the TCB loan amount plus all related interest and costs. As of July 27, 2018, Texas Capital Bank had advanced to our subsidiary $31,690 under the TCB loan.Master Repurchase Facility.






Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following informationdiscussion should be read in conjunction with our condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and within our 2018 Annual Report.
OVERVIEW (dollars in thousands, except per share data)
We are a REIT that was organized under Maryland law in 2017. We focus on originating and investing in first mortgage whole loans secured by middle market and transitional CRE. We define middle market CRE as commercial properties that have values up to $75,000 and transitional CRE as commercial properties subject to redevelopment or repositioning activities that are expected to increase the value of the properties.
We completed our IPO on September 18, 2017. We sold 2,500,000 of our common shares at a price of $20.00 per share These assets are classified as loans held for investment in our IPO. Concurrently with our IPO, we sold an additional 600,000consolidated balance sheets. Loans held for investment are reported at cost, net of our common shares at a price of $20.00 per share to our Manager in a private placement. The aggregate proceeds to us from these sales were $62,000. Our Manager paidany unamortized loan fees and origination costs as applicable, unless the initial organizational costs related to our formation and the other costs of our IPO and concurrent private placement, including the underwriting discounts and commissions.assets are deemed impaired.
Our Manager is an investment adviser registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC.the SEC, as an investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended. We believe that our Manager provides us with significant experience and expertise in investing in middle market and transitional CRE.
We intend to operate our business in a manner consistent with our intention to elect and qualifyqualification for taxation as a REIT under the IRC forIRC. As such, we generally are not subject to U.S. federal income tax, purposes,provided that we meet certain distribution and other requirements. We also operate our business in a manner that permits us to maintain our exemption from registration under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, or the Investment Company Act.
Book Value per Common Share
The following table below calculates our book value per common share (amounts in thousands, except per share data).:
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2018 March 31, 2018June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
Shareholders' equity$59,349
 $59,941
$86,376
 $59,668
Total outstanding common shares3,143
 3,128
8,193
 3,179
Book value per common share$18.88
 $19.16
$10.54
 $18.77
Our Portfolio
OurAs of June 30, 2019, our portfolio of investments had an aggregate net book valueconsisted of $28,456 as of June 30, 2018. During the quarter ended June 30, 2018, we funded $28,778 of loans in aggregate.
We evaluate each loan for impairment at least quarterly by assessing the risk factors of each loan and assigning a risk rating between “1” and “5,” from least risk to greatest risk, respectively, based on a variety of factors. For a discussion regarding the risk rating system that we use in connection with our portfolio, see Notes 3 and 5 to our condensed consolidated financial statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
During the quarter ended June 30, 2018, we originated two12 first mortgage bridgewhole loans with an aggregate net bookcarrying value of $28,456.$258,957. Based on our internal risk rating policy, each of these loans was assigned ana "3" acceptable risk rating.rating at June 30, 2019. We did not have any impaired loans, nonaccrualnon-accrual loans or loans in maturity default as of June 30, 2018.2019; thus, we did not record a reserve for loan loss. See Note 3Notes 2 and 4 to our condensed consolidated financial statementsthe Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for a discussion regarding the risk rating system that we use in evaluating our loans held-for-investment.held for investment.
The table below details overall statistics for our loan portfolio as of June 30, 2019:
  Balance at June 30, 2019
Number of loans 12
Total loan commitments $282,367
Unfunded loan commitments (1)
 $21,879
Principal balance $260,488
Unamortized net deferred origination fees $(1,531)
Carrying value $258,957
Weighted average coupon rate 6.03%
Weighted average all in yield (2)
 6.64%
Weighted average maximum maturity (years) (3)
 3.9
Weighted average LTV 71%
(1)
Unfunded commitments will primarily be funded to finance property and building improvements and leasing capital. These commitments will generally be funded over the term of each loan.
(2)
All in yield includes the amortization of deferred fees over the initial term of the loan.
(3)
Maximum maturity assumes all extension options are exercised, which options are subject to the borrower meeting certain conditions.

InvestmentLoan Portfolio Details
The table below details our loan portfolio as of June 30, 2019:
Location Property Type Origination Date Committed Principal Amount Principal
Balance
 Coupon Rate 
All in
Yield (1)
 
Maximum Maturity(2)
(date)
 
LTV(3)
 Risk Rating
First mortgage whole loans              
Metairie, LA Office 04/11/2018 $18,102
 $16,603
 L + 5.00% L + 5.66% 04/11/2023 79% 3
Houston, TX Office 06/26/2018 15,200
 13,430
 L + 4.00% L + 4.61% 06/26/2023 69% 3
Queens, NY (4)
 Hotel 07/18/2018 40,363
 39,613
 L + 3.50% L + 3.89% 07/19/2023 71% 3
Scarsdale, NY (4)
 Office 07/31/2018 14,847
 13,984
 L + 4.00% L + 4.57% 07/31/2023 76% 3
Paradise Valley, AZ Retail 11/30/2018 12,790
 6,257
 L + 4.25% L + 6.19% 11/30/2022 48% 3
St. Louis, MO Office 12/19/2018 29,500
 26,440
 L + 3.25% L + 3.76% 12/19/2023 72% 3
Atlanta, GA Hotel 12/21/2018 24,000
 23,011
 L + 3.25% L + 3.73% 12/21/2023 62% 3
Rochester, NY Multifamily 01/22/2019 24,550
 24,550
 L + 3.25% L + 3.86% 01/22/2024 74% 3
Coppell, TX Retail 02/05/2019 22,915
 21,210
 L + 3.50% L + 4.27% 02/05/2021 73% 3
Barrington, NJ Industrial 05/06/2019 37,600
 34,900
 L + 3.50% L + 4.05% 05/06/2023 79% 3
Houston, TX Multifamily 05/10/2019 28,000
 27,475
 L + 3.50% L + 4.37% 11/10/2022 56% 3
Omaha, NE Retail 06/14/2019 14,500
 13,015
 L + 3.65% L + 4.05% 06/14/2024 77% 3
Total/weighted average $282,367
 $260,488
 L + 3.60% L + 4.21% 
 71% 3
(1)
All in yield includes the amortization of deferred fees.
(2)
Maximum maturity assumes all extension options are exercised, which options are subject to the borrower meeting certain conditions.
(3)
LTV represents the initial loan amount divided by the underwritten in-place value at closing.
(4)
In July 2019, we received repayment notices with respect to two of our loans held for investment stating that the loans would be repaid in August 2019. At the time of notice, there was approximately $53,600 of aggregate principal amount outstanding under these loans which the borrowers are required to pay, together with the applicable accrued interest, an exit fee and any expenses incurred by us with respect to the applicable loan. When these loans are repaid, we will be required to repay the associated outstanding balances under the TCB note payable and our Master Repurchase Facility.
Financing Activities
In April 2018,On May 21, 2019, we closed a $18,102 first mortgage bridge loan,issued and sold 5,000,000 of which $15,949 was funded by us at closing, to finance the acquisition of a 184,000 square foot, 14-story office tower located in Metairie, LA. This loan bears interestour common shares at a variable rateprice of one month LIBOR plus a premium$5.65 per share in the Offering for total net proceeds of 500 basis points payable monthly$26,074, after deducting the underwriting discounts and an as-is LTVcommissions and other expenses. Our Manager purchased 1,000,000 of our common shares in the Offering at the public offering price, without the payment of any underwriting discounts. We used the net proceeds of the Offering to repay the approximate $14,220 balance then outstanding under the RMR Credit Agreement and to reduce borrowings under our Master Repurchase Facility by approximately 80%. This loan also includes a future funding allowance$11,900. After repayment of up to $2,153 for tenant improvements, leasing commissions, marketing and capital expenditures and has a three year initial term and two one year borrower extension options.the outstanding balance under the RMR Credit Agreement, the RMR Credit Agreement was terminated. As of June 30, 2018,2019, we had advanced an additional $104$59,816 available for advancement under this loan and there was a remaining future funding allowance of upour Master Repurchase Facility, which amount is subject to $2,049.
In June 2018, we closed a $15,200our identifying suitable first mortgage bridge loan, of which $12,725 was funded by us at closing, to refinance a 136,000 square foot office building located in Houston, TX. This loan bears interest at a variable rate of one month LIBOR plus a premium of 400 basis points payable monthlywhole loans for investment and an as-is LTV of approximately 69%. This loan also includes a future funding allowance of up to $2,475obtaining sufficient capital for building improvementsimmediate investment.
During the three and leasing capital and has a three year initial term and two one year borrower extension options.
In July 2018, we closed the $40,363 JFK Loan, of which $39,613 was funded by us at closing, to finance the acquisition of the Hampton Inn JFK, a 216-key, 13-story hotel located adjacent to the John F. Kennedy International Airport in Queens, NY. This loan bears interest at a variable rate of one month LIBOR plus a premium of 350 basis points payable monthly and an as-is LTV of approximately 71%. This loan also includes a future funding allowance of up to $750 for a property improvement plan and has a three year initial term and two one year borrower extension options.
In July 2018, we closed a $14,847 first mortgage bridge loan, of which $13,680 was funded by us at closing, to refinance a 62,000 square foot, property located in Scarsdale, NY. This loan bears interest at a variable rate of one month LIBOR plus a premium of 400 basis points payable monthly and an as-is LTV of approximately 78%. This loan also includes a future funding allowance of up to $1,167 for building improvements and leasing capital and has a three year initial term and two one year borrower extension options.
Financing Activities
On February 9, 2018, one of our wholly owned subsidiaries entered into our $100,000 master repurchase agreement with Citibank. As ofsix months ended June 30, 2018, we had no outstanding balances under our master repurchase facility. In July 2018,2019, we sold to, and committed to later repurchase from, Citibank, two first mortgage bridgeunder our Master Repurchase Facility, three and five loans, respectively, with an aggregate principal balanceamount of $28,778,$75,390 and as a result,$119,990, respectively, and Citibank advanced to us 75%$61,117 and $92,983, respectively.
The table below is an overview of our debt agreements that provide financing for our loans held for investment as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018:
  Initial Maturity Date Principal Balance Unused Capacity Maximum Facility Size Collateral Principal Balance
June 30, 2019:          
Master repurchase facility 11/06/2021 $153,666
 $59,816
 $213,482
 $220,875
Note payable 07/19/2021 31,690
 600
 32,290
 39,613
December 31, 2018: 
 
 
 

 
Master repurchase facility 11/06/2021 $72,582
 $62,418
 $135,000
 $97,516
Note payable 07/19/2021 31,690
 600
 32,290
 39,613
As of June 30, 2019, outstanding borrowings under our Master Repurchase Facility and the aggregate outstanding balanceTCB note payable had weighted average interest rates of those loans, or $21,583.
LIBOR plus 202 and 215 basis points per annum, respectively, excluding associated fees and expenses. For more information regarding our master repurchase facility,Master Repurchase Agreement and the TCB note payable, see Note 65 to our condensed consolidated financial statementsthe

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
On July 27, 2018, oneWe could experience a loss on repurchase transactions under our Master Repurchase Facility if a counterparty to these transactions defaults on its obligation to resell the underlying assets back to us at the end of the transaction term, or if the value of the underlying assets has declined as of the end of that term, or if we default on our wholly owned subsidiaries entered into the TCB loan, pursuant to which that subsidiary may borrow up to $32,290. As of July 27, 2018, Texas Capital Bank had advanced to our subsidiary $31,690obligations under the TCB loan. For more information regarding the TCB loan, see Note 14 to our condensed consolidated financial statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.applicable agreement governing any such arrangement.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONSResults of Operations (dollars in thousands)thousands, except share data)
We originate first mortgageThree Months Ended June 30, 2019 Compared to Three Months Ended June 30, 2018:
  Three Months Ended June 30,
  2019 2018 Change
INCOME FROM INVESTMENTS: 
 
  
Interest income from investments $3,913
 $495
 $3,418
Less: interest and related expenses (2,031) (66) (1,965)
Income from investments, net 1,882
 429
 1,453
  
 
 
OTHER EXPENSES: 
 
 
Management fees (1)
 
 222
 (222)
General and administrative expenses 618
 613
 5
Reimbursement of shared services expenses 370
 375
 (5)
Total expenses 988
 1,210
 (222)
       
Net income (loss) $894
 $(781) $1,675
  

 

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic and diluted 5,401
 3,123
 2,278
       
Net income (loss) per common share - basic and diluted $0.16
 $(0.25) $0.41
(1)
In June 2018, our Manager agreed to waive any base management fees otherwise due and payable pursuant to our management agreement for the period beginning July 1, 2018 until June 30, 2020. If our Manager had not agreed to waive these base management fees, we would have recognized $267 of base management fees for the three months ended June 30, 2019.
Interest income from investments. The interest income from investments of $3,913 for the three months ended June 30, 2019 reflects interest earned on the 12 loans secured by middle market and transitional CRE and related instruments which are generally held as long term investments. These assets are classified as loans held-for-investmentincluded in our condensed consolidated balance sheets. Loans held-for-investment are reported at cost, netinvestment portfolio. Interest income from investments of any unamortized loan fees and origination costs as applicable, unless the assets are deemed impaired.
For$495 in the three months ended June 30, 2018 we incurred a net lossprimarily consists of $781. We generated interest income of $495 and incurred interest and related expenses of $66, which resultedearned on the two loans that were included in $429 net interest income during the quarter ended June 30, 2018. The expenses we incurredour investment portfolio during the three months ended June 30, 2018 includeand from the proceeds of our IPO and concurrent private placement.
Interest and related expenses. The increase in interest and related expenses is a result of interest expense incurred from borrowings made under our Master Repurchase Facility and the TCB note payable which were used to finance the 12 loan originations discussed above.
Management fees. The decrease in management fees is a result of our Manager agreeing to waive any base management fee otherwise due and shared services costs of $598payable pursuant to our management agreement for the period beginning July 1, 2018 until June 30, 2020.
General and other generaladministrative expenses. General and administrative expenses primarily include legal and audit fees, insurance, dues and subscriptions, Trustee fees, internal audit costs, share based compensation expense and other professional fees.
Reimbursement of $613.shared services expenses. Reimbursement of shared services expenses represents reimbursements for the costs our Manager arranges on our behalf from RMR LLC.
For
Net income (loss). The realization of net income for the 2019 period as compared to net loss for the 2018 period is due to the changes noted above.
Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2018:
  Six Months Ended June 30,
  2019 2018 Change
INCOME FROM INVESTMENTS:      
Interest income from investments $6,913
 $728
 $6,185
Less: interest and related expenses (3,580) (103) (3,477)
Income from investments, net 3,333
 625
 2,708
       
OTHER EXPENSES:      
Management fees (1)
 
 447
 (447)
General and administrative expenses 1,121
 1,158
 (37)
Reimbursement of shared services expenses 740
 750
 (10)
Total expenses 1,861
 2,355
 (494)
       
Net income (loss) $1,472
 $(1,730) $3,202
       
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic and diluted 4,275
 3,117
 1,158
       
Net income (loss) per common share - basic and diluted $0.34
 $(0.55) $0.89
(1)
In June 2018, our Manager agreed to waive any base management fees otherwise due and payable pursuant to our management agreement for the period beginning July 1, 2018 until June 30, 2020. If our Manager had not agreed to waive these base management fees, we would have recognized $490 of base management fees for the six months ended June 30, 2019.
Interest income from investments. The interest income from investments of $6,913 for the six months ended June 30, 2019 reflects interest earned on the 12 loans included in our investment portfolio. Interest income from investments of $728 in the six months ended June 30, 2018 we incurred a net lossprimarily consists of $1,730. We generated interest incomeearned on the proceeds of $728our IPO and amortization of $103, which resultedconcurrent private placement and interest for the two loans closed in $625 of net interest income during the six months ended June 30, 2018.
Interest and related expenses. The increase in interest and related expenses is a result of interest expense incurred from borrowings made under our Master Repurchase Facility and the TCB note payable which were used to finance the 12 loan originations discussed above.

we incurred during six months endedManagement fees. The decrease in management fees is a result of our Manager agreeing to waive any base management fee otherwise due and payable pursuant to our management agreement for the period beginning July 1, 2018 until June 30, 20182020.
General and administrative expenses. General and administrative expenses primarily include managementlegal and audit fees, insurance, dues and shared servicessubscriptions, Trustee fees, internal audit costs, of $1,197share based compensation expense and other professional fees. The decrease in general and administrative expenses reflects higher legal and other professional fees in 2018 resulting from our first year as a public company.
Reimbursement of $1,158.shared services expenses. Reimbursement of shared services expenses represents reimbursements for the costs our Manager arranges on our behalf from RMR LLC.
Net income (loss). The realization of net income for the 2019 period as compared to net loss for the 2018 period is due to the changes noted above.
Our results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 20182019 are not indicative of those expected in future periods. In general, we expect that our income and expenses related to our investment portfolio will increase as a result of our existing and future investment activities.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
We present Core Earnings (Loss) which is considered a “non-GAAP financial measure” within the meaning of the applicable SEC rules. Core Earnings (Loss) does not represent net income (loss) or cash generated from operating activities and should not be considered as an alternative to net income (loss) determined in accordance with GAAP, or an indication of our cash flows from operations determined in accordance with GAAP, a measure of our liquidity or operating performance or an indication of funds available for our cash needs. In addition, our methodology for calculating Core Earnings (Loss) may differ

from the methodologies employed by other companies to calculate the same or similar supplemental performance measures; therefore, our reported Core Earnings (Loss) may not be comparable to the core earnings (loss) as reported by other companies.
We believe that Core Earnings (Loss) provides meaningful information to consider in addition to net income and cash flows from operating activities determined in accordance with GAAP. This measure helps us to evaluate our performance excluding the effects of certain transactions and GAAP adjustments that we believe are not necessarily indicative of our current loan portfolio and operations. In addition, Core Earnings (Loss) is used in determining the amount of business management and incentive fees payable by us to our Manager under our management agreement.
Core Earnings (Loss)
We calculate Core Earnings (Loss) as net income (loss), computed in accordance with GAAP, including realized losses not otherwise included in net income (loss) determined in accordance with GAAP, and excluding: (a) the incentive fees earned by our Manager (if any); (b) depreciation and amortization (if any); (c) non-cash equity compensation expense; (d) unrealized gains, losses and other similar non-cash items that are included in net income (loss) for the period of the calculation (regardless of whether such items are included in or deducted from net income (loss) or in other comprehensive income (loss) under GAAP) (if any); and (e) one time events pursuant to changes in GAAP and certain non-cash items (if any).
  Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
  2019 2018 2019 2018
Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) to Core Earnings (Loss): (2)
        
Net income (loss) $894
 $(781) $1,472
 $(1,730)
Non-cash equity compensation expense 185
 203
 220
 231
Core Earnings (Loss) $1,079
 $(578) $1,692
 $(1,499)
         
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic and diluted 5,401
 3,123
 4.275
 3,117
         
Core Earnings (Loss) per common share - basic and diluted $0.20
 $(0.19) $0.40
 $(0.48)
Factors Affecting Operating Results
Our results of our operations are impacted by a number of factors and primarily depend on the interest income from our investments and the financing and other costs associated with our business. Our operating results mayare also be impacted by general CRE market conditions and unanticipated defaults by our borrowers.
Credit Risk. We are subject to the credit risk of our borrowers in connection with our investments. We seek to mitigate this risk by utilizing a comprehensive underwriting, diligence and investment selection process and by ongoing monitoring of our investments. Nevertheless, unanticipated credit losses could occur that could adversely impact our operating results.
Changes in Fair Value of our Assets. We generally expect to hold our investments for their contractual terms. We will evaluate our investments for impairment periodically.quarterly. Impairments occur when it is probable that we will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the applicable contractual terms. If we determine that a loan is impaired, we will record an allowance to reduce the carrying value of the loan to an amount that takes into account both the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan's contractual effective interest rate and the fair value of any available collateral, net of any costs we expect to incur to realize that value.
Although we generally expect to hold our investments for their contractual terms, we may occasionally classify some of our investments as held for sale. Investments held for sale will be carried at the lower of their amortized cost or fair value within loans held for sale on our condensed consolidated balance sheets, with changes in fair value recorded through earnings. Fees received from our borrowers on any loans held for sale will be recognized as part of the gain or loss on sale. We do not currently expect to hold any of our investments for trading purposes.
Availability of Leverage and Equity. We expect to use leverage to make additional investments that may increase our potential returns. We may not be able to obtain the expected amount of leverage we desire or its cost may exceed our expectation and, consequently, the returns generated from our investments may be reduced. To continue to grow our portfolio of investments, we may also seek to raise additional equity capital. OurHowever, our access to additional equity capital will dependdepends on many factors, and we have and may not be ablecontinue to raiseexperience challenges raising equity capital in the future.
Market Conditions. Under current market conditions, we believe that we will be able to identify additional attractive financing opportunities by continuing to focus on middle market and transitional CRE loans. We expect that our primary focus will continue to be originating and investing in floating rate first mortgage loans of less than $50,000. We believe that there is currently an imbalance in the CRE debt market that is marked by reduced supplycontinues to be strong demand for alternative sources of CRE debt capital and increased demand for CRE debt capital when compared to a decade ago, which is especially pronounced for middle market and transitional CRE, and that this market dynamic creates an opportunity for alternative lenders, like us, to provide CRE debt financing to commercial property owners whocapital. The decrease in the past have obtained debt financing from historicaltraditional CRE debt providers, such as banks

and insurance companies.
companies, is a primary reason borrowers are seeking alternative sources of debt, particularly in middle market and transitional situations. Alternative CRE lenders, like us, generally are able to set their investment goalsoperate with significantly lessfewer regulatory constraints than historicaltraditional CRE debt providers, such as banks and insurance companies. This allows alternative CRE lenders to create customized solutions to fit borrowers'borrowers’ specific business plans for the collateral properties. We believe that this flexibility affords alternative lenders, like us, a significant competitive advantage over regulated historicaltraditional CRE debt providers, especially with regard to middle market and transitional CRE debt financing.
Although a largeA significant amount of capital has beencontinues to be raised recently by alternative lenders. As new alternative CRE debt providers most of this capital has been raised by a small number of firms. We believe that firms raising large amounts of capital generally target large loan investmentsenter the marketplace and as existing alternative CRE debt providers increase their presence in orderthe marketplace, borrowers are becoming more familiar with alternative CRE debt products and are choosing to deploy the capital efficiently, and that most of the capital recently raised forutilize alternative CRE debt financing includingin a wider array of circumstances. However, increased supply of alternative CRE debt capital raised by many other commercial mortgage REITs,has resulted in more competition for loans and applied downward pressure on loan credit spreads. Although LIBOR, the index rate upon which bridge loans are priced, has increased over 100 basis points during the last several years, there has been a net reduction in total borrowing costs as a result of reductions in loan fees and decreased loan credit spreads. We expect that the reductions in total borrowing costs will be used forcontinue as it is widely expected that LIBOR will decrease in the future. To offset the reduction in loan investments of greater than $50,000. We also believe that, since the 2008 global financial crisis, financial institutions and other historicalcredit spreads, some alternative CRE debt providers such as banksare considering construction and insurance companies, have increased their focus on investments in lowerhigher LTV loans and in stabilized properties. We believe thatto meet their investors’ return expectations. Because of this market dynamic has contributed to the current supply and demand imbalance for middle market and transitionalcredit spread compression, borrowers are more frequently seeking alternative CRE debt financing.financing for stabilized or near stabilized properties to take advantage of the flexibility offered by these loan structures. However, we believe many alternative lenders are targeting loan amounts in excess of $50,000 in major markets. We expect that our primary focus will continue to be originating and investing in floating rate first mortgage whole loans of less than $50,000.

Changes in Market Interest Rates. With respect to our business operations, increases in interest rates, in general, may cause: (a) the interest expense associated with our variable rate borrowings, if any, to increase; (b) the value of our fixed rate investments, if any, to decline; (c) coupons on our variable rate investments, if any, to reset, perhaps on a delayed basis, to higher interest rates; and (d) refinancing by our borrowers to become more difficult and costly, negatively impacting refinancing as a source of repayment for our investments.
Conversely, decreases in interest rates, in general, may cause: (a) the interest expense associated with our variable rate borrowings, if any, to decrease; (b) the value of our fixed rate investments, if any, to increase; (c) coupons on our variable rate investments, if any, to reset, perhaps on a delayed basis, to lower interest rates; and (d) our borrowers' ability to refinance to become easier and more affordable, positively impacting our borrowers' ability to repay our investments.
The interest income on our loans and interest expense on our borrowings float with one month LIBOR. Because we generally lever approximately 75% of our investments, as LIBOR increases our income from investments, net of interest and related expenses, will increase. LIBOR decreases are mitigated by rate floor provisions in our loan agreements with borrowers; therefore, changes to income from investments, net, may not move proportionately with the decrease in LIBOR.
Size of Portfolio. The size of our portfolio of investments, as measured both by the aggregate principal balance and the number of our CRE loans and our other investments, is also an important factor in determining our operating results. Generally, as the size of our portfolio continues to grow, the amount of interest income we receive will increase and we may achieve certain economies of scale and diversify risk within our portfolio of investments. A larger portfolio, however, may result in increased expenses; for example, we may incur additional interest expense or other costs to finance our investments. Also, if the aggregate principal balance of our portfolio continues to grow but the number of our loans or the number of our borrowers does not grow, we could face increased risk by reason of the concentration of our investments. At this time, we are focused on managing our current loan portfolio and funding distributions to our shareholders. We believe our growth is limited by our ability to access accretive capital.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCESLiquidity and Capital Resources (dollars in thousands)thousands, except per share amounts)
Liquidity is a measure of our ability to meet potential cash requirements, including ongoing commitments to repay or meet margin calls resulting from our borrowings, fund and maintain our assets and operations, make distributions to our shareholders and fund other business operating requirements. We will userequire a significant amount of cash to originate, purchase and invest in our target investments, make additional unfunded loan commitment payments, repay principal and interest on our borrowings, make distributions to our shareholders and fund other business operating requirements. We expect that ourOur sources of cash flows willmay include payments of principal, interest and fees we receive on our investments, cash generated from our operating results and unused borrowing capacity, including under our master repurchase facilityMaster Repurchase Facility, the TCB note payable or other repurchase agreements or financing arrangements, and may also include bank loans or public or private issuances of debt or equity securities.
We planCash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities

During the six months ended June 30, 2019, net cash provided by operating activities of $805 was primarily due to declareour net income for the period, partially offset by unfavorable changes in working capital primarily due to interest income accrued and paynot yet received.
Net cash used in operating activities of $1,663 during the six months ended June 30, 2018 was due to our first distributionnet loss for the period and payments made to common shareholders after successfully deploying theour Manager under our management agreement, partially offset by favorable changes in working capital raised in our IPO and concurrent private placement consistent with our leverage strategy.primarily due to amounts accrued but not yet paid.
Cash Used in Operating Activities. Investing Activities
During the six months ended June 30, 2019, net cash used in investing activities consisted of $119,062 of loan originations, net of deferred fees received on our loans held for investment, and $3,369 of additional fundings on our loans held for investment.
During the six months ended June 30, 2018, net cash used in investing activities consisted of $28,203 of loan originations, net of deferred fees received on our loans held for investment, and $221 of additional fundings on our loans held for investment.
Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
During the six months ended June 30, 2019, our cash provided by financing activities primarily consisted of $92,983 of advancements under our Master Repurchase Facility, $14,220 of borrowings under the RMR Credit Agreement and $26,074 of net proceeds from the issuance and sale of our common shares in the Offering. We used the Offering proceeds to repay the approximate $14,220 outstanding under the RMR Credit Agreement and to reduce borrowings under our Master Repurchase Facility by approximately $11,900.
During the six months ended June 30, 2018, our cash flows used in operating activities of $1,663 consisted of a net loss of $1,730, partially offset by amortization of deferred financing fees related to our master repurchase facility of $103, share based compensation of $209 and accounts payable and other accrued liabilities of $370. Our cash used in operating activities also consisted of amounts paid to related persons during the six months ended June 30, 2018, but accrued in prior periods, of $528, amortization of loan origination fees of $32, accrued interest receivable of $66 and prepaid expenses and other assets of $11.
Cash Used in Investing Activities. During the six months ended June 30, 2018, our cash used in investing activities consisted of $28,424 of loan originations, offset by deferred fees received on our loans held-for-investment.
Cash Used in Financing Activities. During the six months ended June 30, 2018, our cash from financing activities consisted of the $770 of deferred financing cost payments related to our master repurchase facility.Master Repurchase Facility.
On February 21, 2019, we paid a distribution of $0.11 per common share, or $350. This distribution was paid to shareholders of record as of the close of business on January 28, 2019, using cash on hand.
On May 16, 2019, we paid a distribution of $0.22 per common share, or $702. This distribution was paid to shareholders of record as of the close of business on April 29, 2019, using cash on hand.
On July 18, 2019, we declared a distribution of $0.22 per common share, or approximately $1,802, to shareholders of record on July 29, 2019. We expect to pay this distribution on or about August 15, 2019.
As of June 30, 2019, we had $6,000 available for immediate investment, which together with our then available borrowing capacity under our Master Repurchase Facility, is expected to provide us with approximately $22,000 available for investment in new first mortgage whole loans. Any further investments would require us to obtain additional equity or debt capital. We cannot be sure that we would be able to obtain any such additional equity or debt capital.
Contractual Obligations and Commitments
Our contractual obligations and commitments as of June 30, 2019 were as follows:
  Payment Due by Period
  Total Less than 1 Year 1 - 3 Years 3 - 5 Years More than 5 years
Unfunded loan commitments (1)
 $21,879
 $
 $21,879
 $
 $
Principal payments on Master Repurchase Facility (2)
 153,666
 
 153,666
 
 
Principal payments on TCB note payable (2)
 31,690
 
 31,690
 
 
Interest payments (3)
 17,332
 8,369
 8,963
 
 
  $224,567
 $8,369
 $216,198
 $
 $
(1)
The allocation of our unfunded loan commitments is based on the current loan maturity date.
(2)
The allocation of outstanding borrowings under our Master Repurchase Facility and the TCB note payable is based on the current maturity date of each individual borrowing under the respective agreement.
(3)
Projected interest expense is attributable to only our debt obligations at existing rates as of June 30, 2019 and is not intended to estimate future interest costs which may result from debt prepayments, additional borrowings, new debt issuances or changes in interest rates.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
As of June 30, 2018,2019, we had no off balanceoff-balance sheet arrangements that have had or that we expect would be reasonably likely to have a material effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity capital expenditures or capital resources.
Debt Covenants
On February 9, 2018, oneOur principal debt obligations at June 30, 2019 were borrowings outstanding under our Master Repurchase Agreement and the TCB note payable.
In connection with our Master Repurchase Agreement, we entered into a guaranty which requires us to pay the purchase price, purchase price differential and any costs and expenses of Citibank related to our Master Repurchase Agreement. This guaranty also requires us to comply with customary financial covenants, which include the maintenance of a minimum tangible net worth, minimum cash liquidity, a total indebtedness to tangible net worth ratio and a minimum interest coverage ratio. Our Master Repurchase Agreement provides for acceleration of the date of repurchase of any then purchased assets and Citibank’s liquidation of the purchased assets upon the occurrence and continuation of certain events of default, including a change of control of us, which includes our Manager ceasing to act as our sole manager or to be a wholly owned subsidiariessubsidiary of RMR LLC. In connection with the TCB note payable, we entered into our $100,000 master repurchase agreementa guaranty with Citibank.Texas Capital Bank pursuant to which we have guaranteed 25% of the TCB note payable amount plus all related interest and costs. This guaranty also requires us to comply with customary financial covenants, which include the maintenance of a minimum net worth, minimum liquid assets, a maximum leverage ratio and a required debt yield. The TCB note payable provides for acceleration of payment of all amounts due thereunder upon the occurrence and continuation of customary events of default. As of June 30, 2018,2019, we had no outstanding balances under, and believe we were in compliance with the terms and conditions of the covenants of our master repurchase facility. Master Repurchase Agreement and the TCB note payable and the related guarantees.
In July 2018,2019, we soldreceived repayment notices with respect to and committed to later repurchase from, Citibank, two first mortgage bridgeof our loans with anheld for investment stating that the loans would be repaid in August 2019. At the time of notice, there was approximately $53,600 of aggregate principal balance of $28,778,amount outstanding under these loans which the borrowers are required to pay, together with the applicable accrued interest, an exit fee and as a result, Citibank advancedany expenses incurred by us with respect to us 75% of the aggregateapplicable loan. When these loans are repaid, we will be required to repay the associated outstanding balance of those loans, or $21,583. For more information regarding our master repurchase facility, see Notes 6 and 14 to our condensed consolidated financial statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
On July 27, 2018, one of our wholly owned subsidiaries entered into the TCB loan, pursuant to which that subsidiary may borrow up to $32,290. As of July 27, 2018, Texas Capital Bank had advanced to our subsidiary $31,690balances under the TCB loan. For more information regarding the TCB loan, see Note 14 tonote payable and our condensed consolidated financial statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.Master Repurchase Facility.
Related Person Transactions
We have relationships and historical and continuing transactions with our Manager, RMR LLC, RMR Inc. and others related to them. For example,example: we have no employees and the personnel and various services we require to operate our business are provided to us by our Manager pursuant to our management agreement with our Manager; our Manager is a subsidiary of RMR LLC and certain of the services provided to us by our Manager are provided by RMR LLC pursuant to a shared services agreement between our Manager and RMR LLC pursuant to which we expect, during the first year of our operations, to reimburse our Manager approximately $1,500 for shared services costs;LLC; our Manager is our largest shareholder and, at June 30, 2018,2019, owned approximately 19.1%19.5% of our outstanding common shares; RMR Inc. is the managing member of RMR LLC; and Adam D. Portnoy, one of our Managing Trustees, is the sole trustee, an officer and the controlling shareholder of ABP Trust, which is the controlling shareholder of RMR Inc. Other, and he is also a director of our Manager, a managing director and the president and an executive officer of RMR Inc., and an executive officer and employee of RMR LLC; David M. Blackman, our other Managing Trustee and our President and Chief Executive Officer, also serves as the president, chief executive officer and a director of our Manager and is an executive officer and employee of RMR LLC; and each of our other officers is also an officer and/or employee of our Manager or RMR LLC. In addition, other companies to which RMR LLC or its subsidiaries provide management services have trustees, directors and officers whosome of whom are also trustees, directors or officers of us, our Manager, RMR LLC or RMR Inc. For further information about these and other such relationships and related person transactions, see Notes 8 and 9 and 10 to our condensed consolidated financial statementsthe Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, our 2018 Annual Report, our definitive Proxy Statement for our 20182019 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and our other filings with the SEC. In addition, see the section captioned “Risk Factors” of our 2018 Annual Report for a description of risks that may arise as a result of these and other related person transactions and relationships. Our filings with the SEC and copies of certain of our agreements with these related persons, including our management agreement with our Manager, are available as exhibits to our filings with the SEC and accessible at the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov. We may engage in additional transactions with related persons, including businesses to which RMR LLC or its subsidiaries provide management services.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk(dollars in thousands, except per share data)
For quantitativeWe believe that our business is exposed to two principal market risks: (a) changes in the level of economic activity in the U.S. economy generally or in geographic areas where the properties that are the subject of our real estate investments are located; and qualitative disclosures about(b) changes in market interest rates.
Changes in the general economy may impact the ability and willingness of our borrowers to pay interest on and repay principal of our loans. A U.S. recession or a slowing of economic activity in areas where the collateral for our loans are located may cause our borrowers to default or may cause the value of our loan collateral to be reduced below the amounts we are owed. To mitigate these market risks, we perform thorough diligence on the value of our collateral properties and of properties comparable to our collateral properties in the areas where our collateral properties are located and on the historical business practices of our borrowers and their affiliates. We compare our borrowers' business plans to our expectations for the economy where our collateral properties are located and regarding the future income potential of the specific collateral properties. We also monitor the performance of our borrowers and collateral properties. Nonetheless, no amount of diligence, no matter how extensive, detailed and well informed it may be, can provide complete assurance against borrower defaults or against the deterioration of collateral values in declining market conditions.
As of June 30, 2019, the interest income on our loans and interest expense on our borrowings float with one month LIBOR. Because we generally lever approximately 75% of our investments, as LIBOR increases our income from investments, net of interest and related expenses, will increase and as LIBOR decreases our income from investments, net of interest and related expenses, will decrease.
Floating Rate Investments
As of June 30, 2019, our loans held for investment had an aggregate principal balance of $260,488 and the weighted average maximum maturity of our investment portfolio was 3.9 years, assuming full term extensions of all loans. All of our loans held for investment were made in U.S. dollars and earn interest at LIBOR plus a premium. Accordingly, we are exposed to interest rate risk affecting us, see "Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk"for changes in U.S. dollar based short term rates, specifically LIBOR. As LIBOR decreases, our risk is partially mitigated by interest rate floor provisions in our Annual Report. Our exposureloan agreements with borrowers. In addition, upon repayment from our borrowers we are vulnerable to decreases in interest rate premiums due to market risks has not changed materiallyconditions on any reinvestment of the proceeds from those set forththe repayment.
Floating Rate Debt
At June 30, 2019, our floating rate debt obligations consisted of $153,666 in outstanding borrowings under our Master Repurchase Facility, and $31,690 in outstanding advancements under the TCB note payable.
Our Master Repurchase Facility matures in November 2021, subject to early termination as provided for in our Annual Report.Master Repurchase Agreement. In July 2019, we received a repayment notice with respect to one of our loans held for investment associated with an office building located in Scarsdale, NY. When this loan is repaid, we will be required to repay the associated outstanding balance under our Master Repurchase Facility.
The TCB note payable matures in July 2021 and, subject to our payment of extension fees and meeting other conditions, we have the option to extend the stated maturity date for two, one year periods. In July 2019, we received a repayment notice with respect to the JFK loan. When the JFK loan is repaid, we will be required to repay the outstanding balance under the TCB note payable.
All of our floating rate debt was made in U.S. dollars and earns interest at LIBOR plus a premium. Accordingly, we are exposed to interest rate risk for changes in U.S. dollar based short term rates, specifically LIBOR. In addition, upon selling additional mortgage loans and other assets under our Master Repurchase Facility, we are vulnerable to increases in interest rate premiums due to market conditions or perceived credit characteristics of our borrowers.

The table below details the impact, assuming our existing investment portfolio and liabilities, on our interest income and interest expense for the 12 month period following June 30, 2019, assuming an immediate increase or decrease of 100 basis points in LIBOR, the applicable interest rate benchmark:
  Principal Balance as of June 30, 2019 
Interest Rate Per Year (1)
 100 Basis Point Increase 
100 Basis Point Decrease (3)
Assets (Liabilities) Subject to Interest Rate Sensitivity:        
Loans held for investment $260,488
 6.01% $2,605
 $(726)
Master repurchase facility (153,666) 4.43% (1,537) 1,537
Note payable (31,690) 4.56% (317) 317
Total change in net income from investments 

   $751
 $1,128
         
Annual earnings per share impact (2)
     $0.14
 $0.21
(1)
Weighted based on interest rates and principal balances as of June 30, 2019.
(2)
Based on weighted average number of shares outstanding (diluted) for the three months ended June 30, 2019.
(3)
Our loan agreements include interest rate floor provisions which set a minimum LIBOR for each loan. We do not have similar provisions in our Master Repurchase Agreement or the TCB note payable. As a result, if LIBOR decreases below the floor established for any of our investments, our income from investments will decrease borrowing costs and the net amount may result in an increase in our net investment income.
To mitigate the impact of future changes in market interest rates on our business, we require borrowers to pay floating interest rates to us rather than fixed interest rates on a significant majority of our loans held for investment and, to the extent that we use leverage to make investments, we will continue to "match index" certain investments with our debt or leverage obligations so that they create similar movements in interest rates based upon similar indexes and other terms. Furthermore, depending upon our beliefs regarding future market conditions affecting interest rates, we may purchase interest rate hedge instruments that allow us to change the character of interest receipts and obligations from fixed to floating rates or the reverse.
LIBOR Phase Out
LIBOR is currently expected to be phased out in 2021. We do not know what standard, if any, will replace LIBOR if it is phased out. We currently expect that, as a result of any phase out of LIBOR, the interest rates under our loan agreements would be amended as necessary to provide for an interest rate that approximates the existing interest rate as calculated in accordance with LIBOR. In addition, we currently expect that the interest rates we pay under our Master Repurchase Agreement and the TCB note payable, as well as under any other then existing debt financing arrangements, would be similarly amended as necessary for that same purpose.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
As of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, our management carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our President and Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Rules 13a-15 and 15d-15 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Based upon that evaluation, our President and Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective.
There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended June 30, 20182019 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

WARNING CONCERNING FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTSWarning Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
THIS QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORMThis Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q CONTAINS STATEMENTS THAT CONSTITUTE FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OFcontains statements that constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 AND OTHER SECURITIES LAWS. ALSO, WHENEVER WE USE WORDS SUCH AS “BELIEVE”and other securities laws. Also, whenever we use words such as “believe”, “EXPECT”“expect”, “ANTICIPATE”“anticipate”, “INTEND”“intend”, “PLAN”“plan”, “ESTIMATE”“estimate”, “WILL”“will”, “MAY” AND NEGATIVES OR DERIVATIVES OF THESE OR SIMILAR EXPRESSIONS, WE ARE MAKING FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS. THESE FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS ARE BASED UPON OUR PRESENT INTENT, BELIEFS OR EXPECTATIONS, BUT FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS ARE NOT GUARANTEED TO OCCUR AND MAY NOT OCCUR. FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS IN THIS REPORT RELATE TO VARIOUS ASPECTS OF OUR BUSINESS, INCLUDING:“may” and negatives or derivatives of these or similar expressions, we are making forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon our present intent, beliefs or expectations, but forward-looking statements are not guaranteed to occur and may not occur. Forward-looking statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q relate to various aspects of our business, including:
OUR OPERATING AND INVESTMENT TARGETS, GUIDELINES, INVESTMENT AND FINANCING STRATEGIES AND LEVERAGE POLICIES,Our ability to carry out our business strategy and the opportunities for our business that we believe exist,
THE ABILITY OF OUR MANAGER TO LOCATE SUITABLE INVESTMENTS FOR US, MONITOR, SERVICE AND ADMINISTER OUR INVESTMENTS AND IMPLEMENT OUR INVESTMENT STRATEGY,Our operating and investment targets, guidelines, investment and financing strategies and leverage policies,
THE ORIGINATION, EXTENSION, EXIT, PREPAYMENT OR OTHER FEES WE MAY EARN,The ability of our Manager to locate suitable investments for us, monitor, service and administer our existing investments and implement our investment strategy,
YIELDS THAT MAY BE AVAILABLE TO US FROM MORTGAGES ON SPECIALIZED REAL ESTATE,Our expected operating results,
THE DURATION AND OTHER TERMS OF OUR LOANS,The amount and timing of any cash flows we receive from our investments,
THE ABILITY AND WILLINGNESS OF OUR BORROWERS TO REPAY OUR LOANS AND INVESTMENTS IN A TIMELY MANNER OR AT ALL,Our ability to pay distributions to our shareholders and to sustain the amount of any such distributions,
OUR EXPECTED OPERATING RESULTS,Our ability to obtain and maintain financing to enable us to use leverage to make additional investments or to increase our potential returns,
THE AMOUNT AND TIMING OF ANY CASH FLOWS WE MAY RECEIVE FROM OUR INVESTMENTS,Our ability to maintain and increase the net interest spread between the interest we earn on our investments and the interest we pay on our borrowings,
OUR ABILITY TO PAY DISTRIBUTIONS TO OUR SHAREHOLDERS AND TO SUSTAIN THE AMOUNT OF ANY SUCH DISTRIBUTIONS,The origination, extension, exit, prepayment or other fees we may earn,
OUR PROJECTED LEVERAGE,Yields that may be available to us from mortgages on specialized real estate,
OUR ABILITY TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN FINANCING TO ENABLE US TO USE LEVERAGE TO MAKE ADDITIONAL INVESTMENTS OR TO INCREASE OUR POTENTIAL RETURNS,The duration and other terms of our loans,
THE COST AND AVAILABILITY OF FINANCING UNDER OUR MASTER REPURCHASE FACILITY,
The credit qualities of our borrowers,
OUR ABILITY TO QUALIFY AND MAINTAIN OUR QUALIFICATION FOR TAXATION AS AThe ability and willingness of our borrowers to repay our loans and investments in a timely manner or at all,
Our projected leverage,
The cost and availability of financing under our Master Repurchase Facility or other repurchase or bank facilities we may obtain from time to time,
Our qualification for taxation as a REIT,
OUR ABILITY TO MAINTAIN OUR EXEMPTION FROM REGISTRATION UNDER THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT,Our ability to maintain our exemption from registration under the Investment Company Act,
OUR UNDERSTANDING OF OUR COMPETITION AND OUR ABILITY TO COMPETE,Our understanding of our competition and our ability to compete,
OUR ABILITY TO CARRY OUT OUR BUSINESS STRATEGY AND THE OPPORTUNITIES WE BELIEVE MAY EXIST FOR OUR BUSINESS,Market trends in our industry or with respect to interest rates, real estate values, the debt securities markets or the economy generally,
THE CREDIT QUALITIES OF BORROWERS,Regulatory requirements and the affect they may have on us, our competitors and prospective competitors, and
MARKET TRENDS IN OUR INDUSTRY, INTEREST RATES, REAL ESTATE VALUES, THE DEBT SECURITIES MARKETS OR THE GENERAL ECONOMY, ANDOther matters.
OTHER MATTERS.Our actual results may differ materially from those contained in or implied by our forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond our control. Risks, uncertainties and other factors that could have a material adverse effect on our forward-looking statements and upon our business, financial condition, liquidity, results of operations, cash flow, prospects and ability to make distributions include, but are not limited to:
OUR ACTUAL RESULTS MAY DIFFER MATERIALLY FROM THOSE CONTAINED IN OR IMPLIED BY OUR FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS AS A RESULT OF VARIOUS FACTORS. FACTORS THAT COULD HAVE AThe impact of conditions in the economy, the CRE industry and the capital markets on us and our borrowers,

MATERIAL ADVERSE EFFECT ON OUR FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS AND UPON OUR BUSINESS, FINANCIAL CONDITION, LIQUIDITY AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:Competition within the CRE lending industry,
THE IMPACT OF CONDITIONS AND CHANGES IN THE ECONOMY, THEChanges in the availability, sourcing and structuring of CRE INDUSTRY AND THE CAPITAL MARKETS ON US AND OUR BORROWERS,lending,
COMPETITION WITHIN THE CRE LENDING INDUSTRY,Defaults by our borrowers,
CHANGES IN THE AVAILABILITY, SOURCING AND STRUCTURING OF CRE LENDING,Compliance with, and changes to, federal, state or local laws or regulations, accounting rules, tax laws or similar matters,
DEFAULTS BY BORROWERS ON OUR LOANS,Limitations imposed on our business and our ability to satisfy complex rules in order for us to maintain our qualification for taxation as a REIT for U.S. federal income tax purposes,
COMPLIANCE WITH, AND CHANGES TO, FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS, ACCOUNTING RULES, TAX LAWS AND SIMILAR MATTERS,
LIMITATIONS IMPOSED ON OUR BUSINESS AND OUR ABILITY TO SATISFY COMPLEX RULES IN ORDER FOR US TO QUALIFY AND MAINTAIN OUR QUALIFICATION FOR TAXATION AS A REIT FOR U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURPOSES,
ACTUAL AND POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST WITH OUR RELATED PARTIES, INCLUDING OUR MANAGING TRUSTEES, OUR MANAGER,Actual and potential conflicts of interest with our related parties, including our managing trustees, our Manager, RMR LLC AND OTHERS AFFILIATED WITH THEM, ANDand others affiliated with them,
ACTS OF TERRORISM, OUTBREAKS OF SO CALLED PANDEMICS OR OTHER MANMADE OR NATURAL DISASTERS BEYOND OUR CONTROL.Acts of terrorism, outbreaks of so called pandemics or other manmade or natural disasters beyond our control, and
FOR EXAMPLE:Additional factors, including, but not limited to, those set forth in the section captioned "Risk Factors" in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and in the section captioned "Risk Factors" in our 2018 Annual Report.
WE HAVE A LIMITED OPERATING HISTORY, AND WE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO OPERATE OUR BUSINESS SUCCESSFULLY OR GENERATE SUFFICIENT REVENUE TO MAKE OR SUSTAIN DISTRIBUTIONS TO OUR SHAREHOLDERS,For example:
WE PLAN TO DECLARE AND PAY OUR FIRST DISTRIBUTION TO OUR SHAREHOLDERS AFTER WE FULLY INVEST THE CAPITAL RAISED IN OUR IPO AND CONCURRENT PRIVATE PLACEMENT, CONSISTENT WITH OUR LEVERAGE STRATEGY. HOWEVER, WE MAY NOT DECLARE ANY DISTRIBUTION TO OUR SHAREHOLDERS IN THE FUTURE AND IF WE WERE TO DECLARE A DISTRIBUTION, THE AMOUNT OF ANY SUCH DISTRIBUTION MAY BE MODEST. IN ADDITION, IF AND AFTER OUR FIRST DISTRIBUTION IS DECLARED AND PAID, ANY DISTRIBUTIONS DECLARED AND PAID THEREAFTER MAY DECLINE,We have a limited operating history, and we may not be able to operate our business successfully or generate sufficient revenue to make or sustain distributions to our shareholders,
COMPETITION MAY LIMIT OUR ABILITY TO MAKE DESIRABLE INVESTMENTS,Our current cash distribution rate to common shareholders is $0.22 per share per quarter, or $0.88 per share per year. Our distribution rate is set and reset from time to time by our Board of Trustees. The timing, amount and form of future distributions is determined at the discretion of our Board of Trustees and will depend upon various factors that our Board of Trustees deems relevant, including our historical and projected income, our Core Earnings (Loss), the then-current and expected needs and availability of cash to pay our obligations and fund our investments, distributions which may be required to be paid by us to maintain our qualification for taxation as a REIT, limitations on distributions contained in our financing arrangements and other factors deemed relevant by our Board of Trustees in its discretion. Therefore, we cannot be sure that we will continue to pay distributions in the future or that the amount of any distributions we do pay will not decrease,
OUR BELIEF THAT THERE MAY BE REDUCED SUPPLY OFIn order to continue to grow our investments and business, we will need to obtain additional financing, whether by expanding our existing credit arrangements or obtaining new equity or other financing sources. We cannot be sure that we would be successful in obtaining any such additional financing. If we are unable to obtain additional financing, we may not be able to further grow our investments and business,
As of June 30, 2019, we had $6,000,000 available for immediate investment, which, together with our then available borrowing capacity under our Master Repurchase Facility, is expected to provide us with approximately $22,000,000 available for investment in new first mortgage whole loans. However, our available borrowing capacity under our Master Repurchase Facility is subject to conditions. Therefore, we may have less than the currently expected amount available for additional investments. Further, it may take an extended period of time for us to reinvest any such amount, and any reinvestments we may make may not provide us with returns similar to those on our current investments or at comparable risks,
Competition may limit our ability to identify and make desirable investments,
Our belief that there continues to be strong demand for alternative sources of CRE DEBT CAPITAL AND INCREASED DEMAND FORdebt capital may not be correct; further, any demand that now exists could be reduced. Reduced demand for alternative sources of CRE DEBT CAPITAL WHEN COMPARED TO A DECADE AGO MAY NOT BE CORRECT; FURTHER, ANY SUCH IMBALANCE THAT MAY NOW EXIST COULD BE CORRECTED. INCREASED SUPPLY OFdebt capital would further increase competition for investments in the CRE DEBT CAPITAL OR REDUCED DEMAND FOR CRE DEBT CAPITAL WOULD INCREASE COMPETITION FOR INVESTMENTS IN THE CRE DEBT MARKET,debt market,
CONTINGENCIES RELATED TO LOANS THAT WE HAVE ENTERED APPLICATIONS WITH BORROWERS FOR BUT HAVE NOT CLOSED MAY NOT BE SATISFIED AND THE CLOSINGS OF PENDING LOANS MAY NOT OCCUR, MAY BE DELAYED OR THE TERMS MAY CHANGE,Contingencies related to loans that we have entered applications with borrowers for but have not closed may not be satisfied and the closings of pending loans may not occur, may be delayed or the terms may change,
THE VALUE OF OUR LOANS WILL DEPEND UPON OUR BORROWERS’ ABILITY TO GENERATE CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING THE PROPERTIES THAT ARE OUR COLLATERAL. OUR BORROWERS MAY NOT HAVE SUFFICIENT CASH FLOW TO REPAY OUR LOANS ACCORDING TO THEIR TERMS, WHICH MAY RESULT IN DELINQUENCY AND FORECLOSURE ON OUR LOANS,
PREPAYMENT OF OUR LOANS MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT THE VALUE OF OUR INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO AND OUR ABILITY TO MAKE OR SUSTAIN DISTRIBUTIONS TO OUR SHAREHOLDERS,The value of our loans depends upon our borrowers’ ability to generate cash flow from operating the properties that are our collateral for our loans. Our borrowers may not have sufficient cash flow to repay our loans according to their terms, which may result in delinquency and foreclosure on our loans,

LOANS SECURED BY PROPERTIES IN TRANSITION INVOLVE A GREATER RISK OF LOSS THAN LOANS SECURED BY STABILIZED PROPERTIES,Prepayment of our loans may adversely affect the value of our investment portfolio and our ability to make or sustain distributions to our shareholders,
OUR MANAGER'S ANDLoans secured by properties in transition involve a greater risk of loss than loans secured by stabilized properties,
Our Manager's and RMR LLC'S ONLY EXPERIENCE MANAGING OR SERVICING A MORTGAGELLC's only experience managing or servicing a mortgage REIT IS WITH RESPECT TO US, AND WE HAVE ONLY RECENTLY COMMENCED OPERATIONS,is with respect to us, and we have a limited operating history,
WE MAY INCUR SIGNIFICANT DEBT, AND OUR GOVERNING DOCUMENTS CONTAIN NO LIMIT ON THE AMOUNT OF DEBT WE MAY INCUR,We may incur significant debt, and our governing documents contain no limit on the amount of debt we may incur,
CONTINUED AVAILABILITY OF FINANCING UNDER OUR MASTER REPURCHASE FACILITY AND THEContinued availability of financing under our Master Repurchase Facility and our TCB LOAN ARE SUBJECT TO OUR SATISFYING CERTAIN FINANCIAL COVENANTS AND OTHER CONDITIONS, AS APPLICABLE, THAT WE MAY BE UNABLE TO SATISFY,note payable are subject to our satisfying certain financial covenants and other conditions, as applicable, that we may be unable to satisfy,
FINANCING FOR FLOATING RATE MORTGAGES AND OTHER RELATED ASSETS THAT WE MAY SEEK TO SELL PURSUANT TO OUR MASTER REPURCHASE FACILITY IS SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE LENDER UNDER OUR MASTER REPURCHASE FACILITY WHICH MAY NOT BE OBTAINED,Financing for floating rate mortgages and other related assets that we may seek to sell pursuant to our Master Repurchase Facility is subject to approval by the lender under our Master Repurchase Facility, whose approval we may not obtain,
ACTUAL COSTS UNDER OUR MASTER REPURCHASE FACILITY AND THEActual costs under our Master Repurchase Facility and the TCB LOAN WILL BE HIGHER THANnote payable will be higher than LIBOR PLUS A PREMIUM BECAUSE OF FEES AND EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH SUCH DEBT,plus a premium because of fees and expenses associated with our debt,
OUR OPTIONS TO EXTEND THE MATURITY DATE OF THEOur options to extend the maturity date of the TCB LOAN ARE SUBJECT TO OUR PAYMENT OF EXTENSION FEES AND MEETING OTHER CONDITIONS, BUT THE APPLICABLE CONDITIONS MAY NOT BE MET,note payable are subject to our payment of extension fees and meeting other conditions, but the applicable conditions may not be met,
OUR ABILITY TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL FINANCING UNDER OUR MASTER REPURCHASE FACILITY IS CONTINGENT UPON OUR ABILITY TO EFFECTIVELY ORIGINATE ADDITIONAL INVESTMENTS. HOWEVER, WE CANNOT BE SURE THAT WE WILL BE ABLE TO USE OUR MASTER REPURCHASE FACILITY AS WE EXPECT OR EFFECTIVELY ORIGINATE ADDITIONAL INVESTMENTS IN THE NEAR FUTURE OR AT ALL,Our ability to obtain additional financing under our Master Repurchase Facility is contingent upon our ability to effectively originate additional investments. However, we cannot be sure that we will be able to use our Master Repurchase Facility as we expect or effectively originate additional investments in the near future or at all,
WE ARE DEPENDENT UPON OUR MANAGER, ITS AFFILIATES AND THEIR PERSONNEL. WE MAY BE UNABLE TO FIND SUITABLE REPLACEMENTS IF OUR MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT IS TERMINATED,Any phase out of LIBOR may have an impact on our investments and our debt financial arrangements,
WE BELIEVE THAT OUR RELATIONSHIPS WITH OUR RELATED PARTIES, INCLUDING OUR MANAGING TRUSTEES, OUR MANAGER,We are dependent upon our Manager, its affiliates and their personnel. We may be unable to find suitable replacements if our management agreement is terminated,
We believe that our relationships with our related parties, including our Managing Trustees, our Manager, RMR LLC AND OTHERS AFFILIATED WITH THEM MAY BENEFIT US AND PROVIDE US WITH COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES IN OPERATING AND GROWING OUR BUSINESS. HOWEVER, THE ADVANTAGES WE BELIEVE WE MAY REALIZE FROM THESE RELATIONSHIPS MAY NOT MATERIALIZE,and others affiliated with them may benefit us and provide us with competitive advantages in operating and growing our business. However, the advantages we believe we may realize from these relationships may not materialize,
OUR INTENTION TO REMAIN EXEMPT FROM REGISTRATION UNDER THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT IMPOSES LIMITS ON OUR OPERATIONS, AND WE MAY FAIL TO REMAIN EXEMPT FROM REGISTRATION UNDER THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT, ANDOur intention to remain exempt from registration under the Investment Company Act imposes limits on our operations, and we may fail to remain exempt from registration under the Investment Company Act, and
OUR FAILURE TO QUALIFY OR REMAIN QUALIFIED FOR TAXATION AS AOur failure to remain qualified for taxation as a REIT COULD HAVE SIGNIFICANT ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES.could have significant adverse consequences.
CURRENTLY UNEXPECTED RESULTS COULD OCCUR DUE TO MANY DIFFERENT CIRCUMSTANCES, SOME OF WHICH ARE BEYOND OUR CONTROL, SUCH AS CHANGES IN CAPITAL MARKETS OR THE ECONOMY GENERALLY, ACTS OF TERRORISM OR NATURAL DISASTERS.Currently unexpected results could occur due to many different circumstances, some of which are beyond our control, such as acts of terrorism, natural disasters or changes in capital markets or the economy generally.
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED ELSEWHERE IN THIS QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORMThe information contained elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q OR IN OUR OTHER FILINGS WITH THEand in our 2018 Annual Report or in our other filings with the SEC, INCLUDING UNDER THE CAPTION “RISK FACTORS”, OR INCORPORATED HEREIN OR THEREIN, IDENTIFIES OTHER IMPORTANT FACTORS THAT COULD CAUSE DIFFERENCES FROM OUR FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS. OUR FILINGS WITH THEincluding under the caption “Risk Factors” herein or therein, or incorporated herein or therein, identifies other important factors that could cause differences from our forward-looking statements. Our filings with the SEC ARE AVAILABLE ON THE SEC’S WEBSITE AT WWW.SEC.GOV.are available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.
YOU SHOULD NOT PLACE UNDUE RELIANCE UPON OUR FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS.You should not place undue reliance upon our forward-looking statements.
Except as required by law, we do not intend to update or change any forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Statement Concerning Limited Liability
The Articles of Amendment and Restatement of Tremont Mortgage Trust, a copy of which, together with any amendments or supplements thereto, is duly filed with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation of the state of Maryland, provide that the name Tremont Mortgage Trust refers to the trustees collectively as trustees, but not individually or personally. No trustee, officer, shareholder, employee or agent of Tremont Mortgage Trust shall be held to any personal liability, jointly or severally, for any obligation of, or claim against, Tremont Mortgage Trust. All persons or entities dealing

EXCEPT AS REQUIRED BY LAW, WE DO NOT INTEND TO UPDATE OR CHANGE ANY FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS AS A RESULT OF NEW INFORMATION, FUTURE EVENTS OR OTHERWISE.
STATEMENT CONCERNING LIMITED LIABILITY
THE ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF TREMONT MORTGAGE TRUST, A COPY OF WHICH, TOGETHER WITH ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS THERETO, IS DULY FILED WITH THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF ASSESSMENTS AND TAXATION OF THE STATE OF MARYLAND, PROVIDES THAT THE NAME TREMONT MORTGAGE TRUST REFERS TO THE TRUSTEES COLLECTIVELY AS TRUSTEES, BUT NOT INDIVIDUALLY OR PERSONALLY. NO TRUSTEE, OFFICER, SHAREHOLDER, EMPLOYEE OR AGENT OF TREMONT MORTGAGE TRUST SHALL BE HELD TO ANY PERSONAL LIABILITY, JOINTLY OR SEVERALLY, FOR ANY OBLIGATION OF, OR CLAIM AGAINST, TREMONT MORTGAGE TRUST. ALL PERSONS OR ENTITIES DEALING WITH TREMONT MORTGAGE TRUST, IN ANY WAY, SHALL LOOK ONLY TO THE ASSETS OF TREMONT MORTGAGE TRUST FOR THE PAYMENT OF ANY SUM OR THE PERFORMANCE OF ANY OBLIGATION.

with Tremont Mortgage Trust, in any way, shall look only to the assets of Tremont Mortgage Trust for the payment of any sum or the performance of any obligation.

Part II. Other Information
Item 1A. Risk Factors
There have been noOur business faces many risks, a number of which are described under the caption “Risk Factors” in our 2018 Annual Report. The risks described in our 2018 Annual Report and below may not be the only risks we face. Other risks of which we are not yet aware, or that we currently believe are not material, changes tomay also materially and adversely impact our business operations or financial results. If any of the events or circumstances described in the risk factors from those we previously disclosedcontained in our 2018 Annual Report.Report or described below occurs, our business, financial condition or results of operations could be adversely impacted and the value of an investment in our securities could decline. Investors and prospective investors should consider the risks described in our 2018 Annual Report and below, and the information contained under the caption “Warning Concerning Forward Looking Statements” and elsewhere in this Quarterly Report before deciding whether to invest in our securities.
We may not have sufficient capital to acquire all of the investments that we determine are attractive.

Our capital resources are limited and we may not have sufficient capital to acquire investments that we determine are attractive. This could limit our ability to grow our investment portfolio, including by pursuing opportunities currently available in our loan origination pipeline, and adversely affect our ability to sustain or increase our distribution rate. Our ability to further grow our portfolio over time will depend, to a significant degree, upon our ability to access additional equity and debt capital. We cannot be sure that we will have access to such equity or debt capital on favorable terms at the desired times, or at all, which may cause us to reduce or suspend our investment activities or dispose of assets at an inopportune time or price, which could negatively affect our financial condition and results of operations. Any future debt financing could be costly and require a large portion of our cash flow from operations to be used for debt service, which would reduce funds available for investment activities or for distribution to our shareholders. Additionally, we may not be able to raise equity capital by issuing additional equity securities.

We may not be able to sustain or increase distributions to our shareholders in the future.

Our current quarterly distribution is $0.22 per common share ($0.88 per common share per year). However, there can be no assurance that we will be able to continue to pay distributions in the future or that the amount of any distributions we do pay will not decrease. Our current distribution rate exceeds our Core Earnings (Loss) and we expect that our current distribution rate will continue to exceed our Core Earnings (Loss). Accordingly, if our Core Earnings (Loss) do not increase we may have to fund distributions from other sources (such as from selling certain of our assets) or reduce, or eliminate, our distributions. Our ability to make future distributions at our current distribution amount will depend, to a significant degree, on our interest income from investments, our expenses (including interest expense) and we cannot be sure that we will meet our expectations with respect to these matters. For these reasons, we cannot be sure that we will continue to pay distributions in the future or that the amount of any distributions we do pay will not decrease.

Item 2. Unregistered SaleSales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds (dollars
Issuer purchases of equity securities. The following table provides information about our purchases of our equity securities during the quarter ended June 30, 2019.
Calendar Month 
Number of Shares Purchased (1)
 Average Price Paid per Share Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs Maximum Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs
April 2019 644
 $9.39
 
 $
Total 644
 $9.39
 
 $
(1) These common share withholdings and purchases were made to satisfy the tax withholding and payment obligations of a former officer of RMR LLC in thousands, except per share data)
On September 18, 2017, we sold 2,500,000connection with the vesting of awards of our common shares. We withheld and purchased these shares at their fair market value based upon the trading price of our common shares at a pricethe close of $20.00 per share in our IPO. Concurrently with our IPO, we sold an additional 600,000 of our common shares at a price of $20.00 per share to our Manager in a private placement. The aggregate proceeds from these sales were $62,000.trading on Nasdaq on the purchase date.
There has been no material change in the planned use of proceeds from our IPO as described in the prospectus related to our IPO dated September 13, 2017. As described in the prospectus, we intend to use the proceeds primarily for originating and investing in floating rate first mortgage loans, subordinated mortgages, mezzanine loans, or preferred equity interests in entities that own middle market and transitional CRE.
Item 6. Exhibits
Exhibit
Number
 Description
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
101.1 The following materials from the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 20182019 formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet,Sheets, (ii) the Condensed Consolidated StatementStatements of Operations, (iii) the Condensed Consolidated StatementStatements of Shareholders' Equity, (iv) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and (iv)(v) related notes to these financial statements, tagged as blocks of text and in detail. (Filed herewith.)


SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements 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.
 TREMONT MORTGAGE TRUST
   
   
 By:/s/ David M. Blackman
  
David M. Blackman
President and Chief Executive Officer
  Dated: August 10, 20186, 2019
   
 By:/s/ G. Douglas Lanois
  
G. Douglas Lanois
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
(principal financial and accounting officer)
  Dated: August 10, 20186, 2019




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