Investments In Real Estate Loans | NOTE D — INVESTMENTS IN REAL ESTATE LOANS As of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, most of our loans provided for interest only payments with a “balloon” payment of principal payable and any accrued interest payable in full at the end of the term. As of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, three loans had variable interest rates adjusted quarterly at a rate of prime plus 3.30% (6.55% as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014). The balance on these loans was approximately $0.3 million as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014. In addition, we may invest in real estate loans that require borrowers to maintain interest reserves funded from the principal amount of the loan for a period of time. At September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, we had one investment in real estate loans that had interest reserves, respectively. Loan Portfolio As of September 30, 2015, we had five available real estate loan products consisting of commercial, construction, acquisition and development, land and residential. The effective interest rates on all product categories range from 8% to 15% which includes performing loans that are being fully or partially accrued and will be payable at maturity. Revenue by product will fluctuate based upon relative balances during the period. Investments in real estate loans as of September 30, 2015, were as follows: Loan Type Number of Loans Balance * Weighted Average Interest Rate Portfolio Percentage Current Weighted Average Loan-To-Value, Net of Allowance for Loan Losses Commercial 6 $ 2,803,000 14.24% 100% 13.27% Construction -- -- -- -- -- Total 6 $ 2,803,000 14.24% 100.00% 13.27% Investments in real estate loans as of December 31, 2014, were as follows: Loan Type Number of Loans Balance * Weighted Average Interest Rate Portfolio Percentage Current Weighted Average Loan-To-Value, Net of Allowance for Loan Losses Commercial 11 $ 5,579,000 10.88% 73.04% 43.43% Construction 1 2,058,000 9.00% 26.96% 67.63% Total 12 $ 7,637,000 10.37% 100.00% 53.03% * Please see Balance Sheet Reconciliation The “Weighted Average Interest Rate” as shown above is based on the contractual terms of the loans for the entire portfolio including non-performing loans. The weighted average interest rate on performing loans only, as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, was 8.93% and 8.18%, respectively. Please see “Non-Performing Loans” and “Asset Quality and Loan Reserves” below for further information regarding performing and non-performing loans. Loan-to-value ratios are generally based on the most recent appraisals and may not reflect subsequent changes in value and include allowances for loan losses. Recognition of allowance for loan losses will result in a maximum loan-to-value ratio of 100% per loan. The following is a schedule of priority of real estate loans as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014: Loan Type Number of Loans September 30, 2015 Balance* Portfolio Percentage Number of Loans December 31, 2014 Balance* Portfolio Percentage First deeds of trust 6 $ 2,803,000 100.00% 11 $ 7,342,000 96.14% Second deeds of trust -- -- -- 1 295,000 3.86% Total 6 $ 2,803,000 100.00% 12 $ 7,637,000 100.00% * Please see Balance Sheet Reconciliation The following is a schedule of contractual maturities of investments in real estate loans as of September 30, 2015: Non-performing and past due loans $ 2,450,000 January 2015 –March 2015 -- April 2015 – June 2015 -- July 2015 – September 2015 -- October 2015 – December 2015 -- Thereafter 353,000 Total $ 2,803,000 The following is a schedule by geographic location of investments in real estate loans as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014: September 30, 2015 Balance * Portfolio Percentage December 31, 2014 Balance * Portfolio Percentage Nevada $ 2,486,000 88.69% $ 5,264,000 68.93% California -- -- 2,059,000 26.96% Ohio 311,000 11.10% 314,000 4.11% Arizona 6,000 0.21% Total $ 2,803,000 100.00% $ 7,637,000 100.00% * Please see Balance Sheet Reconciliation Balance Sheet Reconciliation The following table reconciles the balance of the loan portfolio to the amount shown on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. September 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 Balance per loan portfolio $ 2,803,000 $ 7,637,000 Less: Allowance for loan losses (a) (2,450,000) (2,450,000) Balance per consolidated balance sheets $ 353,000 $ 5,187,000 (a) Please refer to Specific Reserve Allowance Non-Performing Loans As of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, we had one loan considered non-performing (i.e., based on current information and events, it is probable that we will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement or when the payment of interest is 90 days past due). This loan is currently carried on our books at a value of $0, net of allowance for loan losses of approximately $2.5 million. This loan has been placed on non-accrual of interest status. At September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the following loan types were non-performing: Loan Type Number Of Non-Performing Loans Balance Allowance for Loan Losses Net Balance Commercial 1 $ 2,450,000 $ (2,450,000) $ -- Total 1 $ 2,450,000 $ (2,450,000) $ -- Asset Quality and Loan Reserves Losses may occur from investing in real estate loans. The amount of losses will vary as the loan portfolio is affected by changing economic conditions and the financial condition of borrowers. The conclusion that a real estate loan is uncollectible or that collectability is doubtful is a matter of judgment. On a quarterly basis, our manager evaluates our real estate loan portfolio for impairment. The fact that a loan is temporarily past due does not necessarily mean that the loan is non-performing. Rather, all relevant circumstances are considered by our manager to determine impairment and the need for specific reserves. Such evaluation, which includes a review of all loans on which full collectability may not be reasonably assured, considers among other matters: · Prevailing economic conditions; · Historical experience; · The nature and volume of the loan portfolio; · The borrowers’ financial condition and adverse situations that may affect the borrowers’ ability to pay; · Evaluation of industry trends; and · Estimated net realizable value of any underlying collateral in relation to the loan amount. Based upon this evaluation, a determination is made as to whether the allowance for loan losses is adequate to cover any potential losses on an individual loan basis; we do not have a general allowance for loan losses. Additions to the allowance for loan losses are made by charges to the provision for loan loss. As of September 30, 2015, our ratio of total allowance for loan losses to total loans with an allowance for loan loss was 100%. The following is a breakdown of allowance for loan losses related to performing loans and non-performing loans as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014: As of September 30, 2015 Balance Allowance for loan losses ** Balance, net of allowance Non-performing loans – no related allowance $ -- $ -- $ -- Non-performing loans – related allowance 2,450,000 (2,450,000) -- Subtotal non-performing loans 2,450,000 (2,450,000) -- Performing loans – no related allowance 353,000 -- 353,000 Performing loans – related allowance -- -- -- Subtotal performing loans 353,000 -- 353,000 Total $ 2,803,000 $ (2,450,000) $ 353,000 As of December 31, 2014 Balance Allowance for loan losses ** Balance, net of allowance Non-performing loans – no related allowance $ -- $ -- $ -- Non-performing loans – related allowance 2,450,000 (2,450,000) -- Subtotal non-performing loans 2,450,000 (2,450,000) -- Performing loans – no related allowance 5,187,000 -- 5,187,000 Performing loans – related allowance -- -- -- Subtotal performing loans 5,187,000 -- 5,187,000 Total $ 7,637,000 $ (2,450,000) $ 5,187,000 ** Please refer to Specific Reserve Allowances Our manager evaluated our loans and, based on current estimates with respect to the value of the underlying collateral, believes that such collateral is sufficient to protect us against further losses of principal. However, such estimates could change or the value of the underlying real estate could decline. Our manager will continue to evaluate our loans in order to determine if any other allowance for loan losses should be recorded. Specific Reserve Allowances As of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, we have provided a specific reserve allowance for one non-performing loan based on updated appraisals of the underlying collateral and/or our evaluation of the borrower. The following table is a roll-forward of the allowance for loan losses for the periods ended September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 by loan type. We will continue to evaluate our position in this loan. Loan Type Balance at 12/31/2014 Specific Reserve Allocation Loan Pay Downs Write-off Transfers to REO or Notes Receivable Balance at 09/30/15 Commercial $ 2,450,000 $ -- $ -- $ -- $ -- $ 2,450,000 Total $ 2,450,000 $ -- $ -- $ -- $ -- $ 2,450,000 Loan Type Balance at 12/31/2013 Specific Reserve Allocation Loan Pay Downs Write-off Transfers to REO or Notes Receivable Balance at 12/31/14 Commercial $ 2,500,000 -- $ (50,000) $ -- $ -- $ 2,450,000 Total $ 2,500,000 $ -- $ (50,000) $ -- $ -- $ 2,450,000 Extensions As of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, our manager had granted extensions on one and five outstanding loans, respectively, totaling approximately $2.5 million and $13.6 million, respectively, of which our portion was approximately $36,000 and $5.1 million, respectively, pursuant to the terms of the original loan agreements, which permit extensions by mutual consent, or as part of a TDR. Such extensions are generally provided on loans where the original term was 12 months or less and where a borrower requires additional time to complete a construction project or negotiate take-out financing. Our manager generally grants extensions when a borrower is in compliance with the material terms of the loan, including, but not limited to the borrower’s obligation to make interest payments on the loan. In addition, if circumstances warrant, our manager may extend a loan that is in default as part of a work out plan to collect interest and/or principal. As of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, one and five of the loans, respectively, that have been granted extensions were performing. |