UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
[Mark One]
x | QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE | |
| SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 | |
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2015
OR
o | TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE | |
| SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 | |
For the transition period from ____________ to ____________
Commission File Number: 001-36472
United Development Funding IV
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Maryland | | 26-2775282 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
1301 Municipal Way, Suite 100, Grapevine, Texas 76051
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (214) 370-8960
N/A
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
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The number of shares outstanding of the Registrant’s common shares of beneficial interest, par value $0.01 per share, as of the close of business on May 5, 2015 was 30,642,018.
UNITED DEVELOPMENT FUNDING IV
FORM 10-Q
Quarter Ended March 31, 2015
PART I
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements.
UNITED DEVELOPMENT FUNDING IV
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
| | March 31, 2015 (Unaudited) | | | December 31, 2014 | |
Assets | | | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 13,275,211 | | | $ | 30,481,912 | |
Restricted cash | | | 9,421,941 | | | | 7,048,976 | |
Accrued interest receivable | | | 27,567,767 | | | | 18,098,976 | |
Accrued receivable – related parties | | | 4,558,894 | | | | 3,343,867 | |
Loan participation interest – related parties, net | | | 43,098,179 | | | | 40,658,253 | |
Notes receivable, net | | | 512,942,066 | | | | 508,435,988 | |
Notes receivable – related parties, net | | | 63,352,060 | | | | 60,497,391 | |
Lot inventory | | | 7,645,905 | | | | 10,621,316 | |
Other assets | | | 2,660,101 | | | | 2,966,105 | |
Total assets | | $ | 684,522,124 | | | $ | 682,152,784 | |
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Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity | | | | | | | | |
Liabilities: | | | | | | | | |
Accrued liabilities | | $ | 3,641,734 | | | $ | 5,518,861 | |
Accrued liabilities – related parties | | | 1,318,804 | | | | 1,228,028 | |
Distributions payable | | | - | | | | 1,224,956 | |
Notes payable | | | 50,000,000 | | | | 50,000,000 | |
Lines of credit | | | 123,622,439 | | | | 120,238,340 | |
Total liabilities | | | 178,582,977 | | | | 178,210,185 | |
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Commitments and contingencies | | | | | | | | |
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Shareholders’ equity: | | | | | | | | |
Shares of beneficial interest; $0.01 par value; 400,000,000 shares authorized; 32,669,202 shares issued and 30,638,749 shares outstanding at March 31, 2015, and 32,657,880 shares issued and 30,627,427 shares outstanding at December 31, 2014 | | | 326,692 | | | | 326,578 | |
Additional paid-in-capital | | | 572,375,086 | | | | 572,077,700 | |
Accumulated deficit | | | (25,360,845 | ) | | | (27,059,893 | ) |
Shareholders’ equity before treasury shares | | | 547,340,933 | | | | 545,344,385 | |
Less: Treasury shares, 2,030,453 shares at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, at cost | | | (41,401,786 | ) | | | (41,401,786 | ) |
Total shareholders’ equity | | | 505,939,147 | | | | 503,942,599 | |
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity | | $ | 684,522,124 | | | $ | 682,152,784 | |
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).
UNITED DEVELOPMENT FUNDING IV
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)
| | Three Months Ended March 31, | |
| | 2015 | | | 2014 | |
Interest income: | | | | | | | | |
Interest income | | $ | 16,752,961 | | | $ | 14,990,373 | |
Interest income – related parties | | | 3,411,089 | | | | 2,143,189 | |
Total interest income | | | 20,164,050 | | | | 17,133,562 | |
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Interest expense: | | | | | | | | |
Interest expense | | | 2,577,253 | | | | 363,031 | |
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Net interest income | | | 17,586,797 | | | | 16,770,531 | |
Provision for loan losses | | | - | | | | 705,201 | |
Net interest income after provision for loan losses | | | 17,586,797 | | | | 16,065,330 | |
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Noninterest income: | | | | | | | | |
Commitment fee income | | | 574,047 | | | | 754,662 | |
Commitment fee income – related parties | | | 109,216 | | | | 46,345 | |
Lot inventory sales income | | | 2,975,411 | | | | 2,190,000 | |
Total noninterest income | | | 3,658,674 | | | | 2,991,007 | |
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Noninterest expense: | | | | | | | | |
Management fees – related party | | | 2,487,708 | | | | 2,699,882 | |
Lot inventory sales cost | | | 2,975,411 | | | | 2,190,000 | |
General and administrative | | | 1,090,776 | | | | 1,099,477 | |
General and administrative – related parties | | | 430,615 | | | | 1,266,059 | |
Total noninterest expense | | | 6,984,510 | | | | 7,255,418 | |
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Net income | | $ | 14,260,961 | | | $ | 11,800,919 | |
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Net income per weighted average share outstanding | | $ | 0.47 | | | $ | 0.37 | |
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Weighted average shares outstanding | | | 30,632,033 | | | | 32,003,112 | |
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Distributions per weighted average share outstanding | | $ | 0.41 | | | $ | 0.40 | |
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).
UNITED DEVELOPMENT FUNDING IV
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
| | Three Months Ended March 31, | |
| | 2015 | | | 2014 | |
Operating Activities | | | | | | | | |
Net income | | $ | 14,260,961 | | | $ | 11,800,919 | |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | | | | | | | | |
Provision for loan losses | | | - | | | | 705,201 | |
Amortization expense | | | 557,349 | | | | 222,879 | |
Share-based compensation | | | 103,013 | | | | 51,506 | |
Changes in assets and liabilities: | | | | | | | | |
Accrued interest receivable | | | (9,469,136 | ) | | | (7,978,361 | ) |
Accrued receivable – related parties | | | (1,215,027 | ) | | | 569,299 | |
Other assets | | | (251,345 | ) | | | (100,395 | ) |
Accrued liabilities | | | (1,191,109 | ) | | | 267,734 | |
Net cash provided by operating activities | | | 2,794,706 | | | | 5,538,782 | |
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Investing Activities | | | | | | | | |
Investments in loan participation interest – related parties | | | (7,106,025 | ) | | | (4,214,264 | ) |
Principal receipts from loan participation interest – related parties | | | 4,666,100 | | | | 2,582,202 | |
Investments in notes receivable | | | (37,232,432 | ) | | | (58,474,785 | ) |
Principal receipts from notes receivable | | | 33,150,357 | | | | 33,652,187 | |
Investments in notes receivable – related parties | | | (4,768,529 | ) | | | (4,014,331 | ) |
Principal receipts from notes receivable – related parties | | | 1,490,201 | | | | 792,095 | |
Investments in lot inventory | | | - | | | | (3,244,050 | ) |
Proceeds from sales of lot inventory | | | 2,380,169 | | | | 1,754,190 | |
Net cash used in investing activities | | | (7,420,159 | ) | | | (31,166,756 | ) |
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Financing Activities | | | | | | | | |
Purchase of treasury shares | | | - | | | | (1,921,990 | ) |
Proceeds from borrowings on lines of credit | | | 12,054,542 | | | | 12,000,000 | |
Payments on lines of credit | | | (8,670,442 | ) | | | (1,699,160 | ) |
Distributions, net of shareholders’ distribution reinvestment | | | (13,592,383 | ) | | | (7,748,657 | ) |
Restricted cash | | | (2,372,965 | ) | | | (1,176 | ) |
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | | | (12,581,248 | ) | | | 629,017 | |
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Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents | | | (17,206,701 | ) | | | (24,998,957 | ) |
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | | | 30,481,912 | | | | 33,565,191 | |
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | | $ | 13,275,211 | | | $ | 8,566,234 | |
Supplemental Cash Flow Information: | | | | | | | | |
Cash paid for interest | | $ | 2,441,081 | | | $ | 285,443 | |
Supplemental Cash Flow Information – Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities: | | | | | | | | |
Shareholders’ distribution reinvestment | | $ | 194,487 | | | $ | 5,150,692 | |
Assignment of loans | | $ | 423,658 | | | $ | - | |
Lot inventory purchased – earnest money | | $ | 595,242 | | | $ | 370,140 | |
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).
UNITED DEVELOPMENT FUNDING IV
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 and 2014
(Unaudited)
| | Shares of | | | Additional | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Beneficial Interest | | | Paid-in | | | Treasury Shares | | | Accumulated | | | | |
| | Shares | | | Amount | | | Capital | | | Shares | | | Amount | | | Deficit | | | Total | |
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BALANCE – December 31, 2013 | | | 32,115,232 | | | $ | 321,152 | | | $ | 562,442,028 | | | | 212,907 | | | $ | (4,257,653 | ) | | $ | (27,395,968 | ) | | $ | 531,109,559 | |
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Redemption of shares | | | - | | | | - | | | | 85,814 | | | | 103,518 | | | | (2,007,804 | ) | | | - | | | | (1,921,990 | ) |
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Share-based compensation | | | 82,410 | | | | 824 | | | | 50,682 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 51,506 | |
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Net income | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 11,800,919 | | | | 11,800,919 | |
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Cash distributions declared | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | (2,679,935 | ) | | | (2,679,935 | ) |
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Distributions | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | (10,245,899 | ) | | | (10,245,899 | ) |
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Shareholders’ distribution reinvestment | | | 257,540 | | | | 2,576 | | | | 5,148,117 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 5,150,693 | |
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BALANCE – March 31, 2014 | | | 32,455,182 | | | $ | 324,552 | | | $ | 567,726,641 | | | | 316,425 | | | $ | (6,265,457 | ) | | $ | (28,520,883 | ) | | $ | 533,264,853 | |
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BALANCE – December 31, 2014 | | | 32,657,880 | | | $ | 326,578 | | | $ | 572,077,700 | | | | 2,030,453 | | | $ | (41,401,786 | ) | | $ | (27,059,893 | ) | | $ | 503,942,599 | |
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Share-based compensation | | | - | | | | - | | | | 103,013 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 103,013 | |
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Net income | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 14,260,961 | | | | 14,260,961 | |
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Distributions | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | (12,561,913 | ) | | | (12,561,913 | ) |
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Shareholders’ distribution reinvestment | | | 11,322 | | | | 114 | | | | 194,373 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 194,487 | |
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BALANCE – March 31, 2015 | | | 32,669,202 | | | $ | 326,692 | | | $ | 572,375,086 | | | | 2,030,453 | | | $ | (41,401,786 | ) | | $ | (25,360,845 | ) | | $ | 505,939,147 | |
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).
UNITED DEVELOPMENT FUNDING IV
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
A. Nature of Business
United Development Funding IV (which may be referred to as the “Trust,” “we,” “our,” or “UDF IV”) was organized on May 28, 2008 (“Inception”) as a Maryland real estate investment trust. The Trust is the sole general partner of and owns a 99.999% partnership interest in United Development Funding IV Operating Partnership, L.P. (“UDF IV OP”), a Delaware limited partnership. UMTH Land Development, L.P. (“UMTH LD”), a Delaware limited partnership and the affiliated asset manager of the Trust, is the sole limited partner and owner of 0.001% of the partnership interests in UDF IV OP. At March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, UDF IV OP had no assets, liabilities or equity.
As of March 31, 2015, the Trust owns a 100% limited partnership interest in the following Delaware limited partnerships:
| · | UDF IV Home Finance, L.P. (“UDF IV HF”) |
| · | UDF IV Finance I, L.P. (“UDF IV FI”) |
| · | UDF IV Finance II, L.P. (“UDF IV FII”) |
| · | UDF IV Acquisitions, L.P. (“UDF IV AC”) |
| · | UDF IV Finance III, L.P. (“UDF IV FIII”) |
| · | UDF IV Finance IV, L.P. (“UDF IV Fin IV”) |
| · | UDF IV Finance V, L.P. (“UDF IV Fin V”) |
| · | UDF IV Finance VI, L.P. (“UDF IV Fin VI”) |
| · | UDF IV Finance VII, L.P. (“UDF IV Fin VII”) |
| · | UDF IV Finance VIII, L.P. (“UDF IV Fin VIII”) |
| · | UDF IV Finance IX, L.P. (“UDF IV Fin IX”) |
As of March 31, 2015, the Trust is the sole member of the following Delaware limited liability companies, each of which, as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, had no assets, liabilities or equity:
| · | UDF IV HF Manager, LLC, the general partner of UDF IV HF |
| · | UDF IV Finance I Manager, LLC, the general partner of UDF IV FI |
| · | UDF IV Finance II Manager, LLC, the general partner of UDF IV FII |
| · | UDF IV Acquisitions Manager, LLC, the general partner of UDF IV AC |
| · | UDF IV Finance III Manager, LLC, the general partner of UDF IV FIII |
| · | UDF IV Finance IV Manager, LLC, the general partner of UDF IV Fin IV |
| · | UDF IV Finance V Manager, LLC, the general partner of UDF IV Fin V |
| · | UDF IV Finance VI Manager, LLC, the general partner of UDF IV Fin VI |
| · | UDF IV Finance VII Manager, LLC, the general partner of UDF IV Fin VII |
| · | UDF IV Finance VIII Manager, LLC, the general partner of UDF IV Fin VIII |
| · | UDF IV Finance IX Manager, LLC, the general partner of UDF IV Fin IX |
As of March 31, 2015, the Trust owns 100% of the outstanding shares of the following Delaware corporations:
| · | UDF IV LB I, Inc. (“UDF IV LBI”) |
| · | UDF IV LB II, Inc. (“UDF IV LBII”) |
| · | UDF IV LB III, Inc. (“UDF IV LBIII”) |
| · | UDF IV LB IV, Inc. (“UDF IV LBIV”) |
| · | UDF IV LB V, Inc. (“UDF IV LBV”) |
The Trust primarily originates, purchases, participates in and holds for investment secured loans made directly by the Trust or indirectly through its affiliates to persons and entities for the acquisition and development of parcels of real property as single-family residential lots or mixed-use master planned residential communities, for the construction of single-family homes and for completed model homes. The Trust also makes direct investments in land for development into single-family lots, home construction and portfolios of finished lots and model homes; provides credit enhancements to real estate developers, home builders, land bankers and other real estate investors; and purchases participations in, or finances for other real estate investors the purchase of, securitized real estate loan pools and discounted cash flows secured by state, county, municipal or other similar assessments levied on real property. The Trust also may enter into joint ventures with unaffiliated real estate developers, home builders, land bankers and other real estate investors, or with other United Development Funding-sponsored programs, to originate or acquire, as the case may be, the same kind of loans or real estate investments the Trust may originate or acquire directly.
UMTH General Services, L.P. (“UMTH GS” or the “Advisor”), a Delaware limited partnership, is the Trust’s advisor and is responsible for managing the Trust’s affairs on a day-to-day basis. UMTH GS has engaged UMTH LD as the Trust’s asset manager. The asset manager oversees the investing and financing activities of the affiliated programs managed and advised by the Advisor and UMTH LD. In addition, the asset manager underwrites transactions within the guidelines adopted by the Trust and advises the Trust regarding investments and finance transactions, management, policies and guidelines. The asset manager reviews the transaction structure and terms, underwriting, collateral, performance and risk management for each investment, and also manages the Trust’s capital structure.
On June 4, 2014, we listed our common shares of beneficial interest (the “Listing”) on The NASDAQ Global Select Market (“NASDAQ”) under the symbol “UDF” and concurrently commenced an offer to purchase up to 1,707,317 common shares of beneficial interest at a price of $20.50 per common share of beneficial interest (the “Tender Offer”). See Note C – Shareholders’ Equity for additional discussion of our Tender Offer, which was fully subscribed and completed in July 2014.
The Trust’s sole employee is its Chief Operating Officer, who was appointed by our board of trustees on February 3, 2014, effective February 17, 2014. The Trust does not maintain any physical properties. The Trust’s operations are conducted at the corporate offices of the Trust’s Advisor at 1301 Municipal Way, Grapevine, Texas 76051.
B. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
A summary of our significant accounting policies consistently applied in the preparation of the accompanying consolidated financial statements follows:
Basis of Presentation
These consolidated financial statements were prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information, with the instructions to Form 10-Q and with Regulation S-X. They do not include all information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. However, except as disclosed herein, there has been no material change to the information disclosed in our 2014 Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on March 16, 2015 (the “2014 10-K”). The accompanying interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements filed in our 2014 10-K. In the opinion of management, the accompanying consolidated financial statements include all adjustments, consisting solely of normal recurring adjustments, considered necessary to present fairly our financial position, results of operations and cash flows as of and for the interim period. Operating results and cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2015 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2015.
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Trust and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect certain reported amounts in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from these estimates and assumptions.
Loan Participation Interest – Related Parties
As of March 31, 2015, the loan participation interest – related parties have terms ranging from 3 to 32 months and bear interest at rates ranging from 12%to 15%.
Notes Receivable and Notes Receivable – Related Parties
As of March 31, 2015, the notes receivable and notes receivable – related parties have terms ranging from 3 to 84 months and bear interest at rates ranging from 11%to 15%. The notes may be paid off prior to maturity; however, we intend to hold all notes for the life of the notes.
Lot Inventory
Lot inventory consists of finished single-family residential lots purchased by UDF IV LBI, UDF IV LBII, UDF IV LBIII, UDF IV LBIV and UDF IV LBV (collectively, the “UDF IV LB Entities”) from third-party builders. Each UDF IV LB Entity has entered into a lot option agreement with a builder whereby the builder will reacquire the lots in accordance with a takedown schedule for a pre-determined lot price identified in the lot option agreement. As of March 31, 2015, the lot option agreements have terms ranging from 24 to 30 months.
Allowance for Loan Losses
The allowance for loan losses is our estimate of incurred losses in our portfolio of notes receivable, notes receivable – related parties and loan participation interest – related parties. We periodically perform a detailed review of our portfolio of notes and other loans to determine if impairment has occurred and to assess the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses. Our review consists of evaluating economic conditions, the estimated value of the underlying collateral, the guarantor, adverse situations that may affect the borrower’s ability to pay or the value of the collateral, and other relevant factors. We also utilize a peer group analysis and a historical analysis to validate the overall adequacy of our allowance for loan losses. This review is inherently subjective as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available.
In reviewing our portfolio, we consider cash flow estimates from the disposition of finished lots, paper lots and undeveloped land as well as cash flow received from the issuance of bonds from municipal reimbursement districts. These estimates are based on current market metrics, including, without limitation, the supply of finished lots, paper lots and undeveloped land; the supply of homes and the rate and price at which land and homes are sold; historic levels and trends; executed contracts; appraisals and discussions with third-party market analysts and participants, including homebuilders. We have based our valuations on current and historic market trends, on our analysis of market events and conditions, including activity within our portfolio, and on the analysis of third-party services such as Metrostudy and Residential Strategies, Inc. Cash flow forecasts also have been based on executed purchase contracts which provide base prices, escalation rates, and absorption rates on an individual project basis. We also consider third-party appraisals which provide a valuation in accordance with guidelines set forth in the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice. In addition to cash flows from the disposition of property, cost analysis has been performed based on estimates of development and senior financing expenditures provided by developers and independent professionals on a project-by-project basis. These amounts have been reconciled with our best estimates to establish the net realizable value of the portfolio.
We charge additions to the allowance for loan losses to current period earnings through a provision for loan losses. Amounts determined to be uncollectible are charged directly against, or “charged off,” the allowance for loan losses, and therefore decrease such allowance, while amounts recovered on previously charged off accounts increase the allowance. As of both March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the allowance for loan losses had a balance of approximately $6.8 million, offset against notes receivable.
Interest Income and Non-Interest Income Recognition
As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, we were accruing interest on all loan participation interest – related parties, notes receivable and notes receivable – related parties.
Commitment fee income and commitment fee income – related parties represents non-refundable fees charged to borrowers for entering into an obligation that commits us to make or acquire a loan or to satisfy a financial obligation of the borrower when certain conditions are met within a specified time period. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, approximately $1.2 million and $1.5 million, respectively, of unamortized commitment fees are included as an offset of notes receivable. Approximately $99,000 and $124,000 of unamortized commitment fees are included as an offset of notes receivable – related parties as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.
Advisor Fees
Pre-Listing Advisory Agreement
In connection with the advisory agreement dated November 12, 2009, between the Trust and its Advisor, as amended by the first amendment dated June 2, 2010 (the “Pre-Listing Advisory Agreement”), the Trust was required to pay certain fees to its Advisor or an affiliate of its Advisor, as described below.
| · | An amount equal to 3% of the net amount available for investment in secured loans and other real estate assets (after payment of selling commissions, dealer manager fees and organization costs) (“Acquisition and Origination Fees”); |
| · | An amount equal to 2% per annum of the average of invested assets, including secured loan assets (“Advisory Fees”); |
| · | An amount equal to 1% of the amount made available to the Trust pursuant to the origination of any line of credit or other debt financing, provided that the Advisor provided a substantial amount of services as determined by the Trust’s independent trustees and, on each anniversary date of the origination of any such line of credit or other debt financing, an additional fee of 0.25% of the primary loan amount (collectively, “Debt Financing Fees”) was paid if such line of credit or other debt financing continued to be outstanding on such date, or a prorated portion of such additional fee was paid for the portion of such year that the financing was outstanding. |
Advisory Agreement
On May 29, 2014, the Trust and the Advisor entered into a new advisory agreement, effective upon the completion of the Listing (the “Advisory Agreement”). The Pre-Listing Advisory Agreement automatically terminated upon completion of the Listing.
The Advisory Agreement changed the compensation arrangement with the Advisor. Pursuant to the Advisory Agreement, the Trust is required to pay the following fees to its Advisor or an affiliate of its Advisor:
| · | An amount paid monthly equal to one-twelfth of 1.5% of the equity of the Trust, as defined in the Advisory Agreement (the “Base Management Fee”). |
| · | An amount payable in quarterly installments equal to the difference between (1) the product of (a) 20% and (b) the difference between (i) the Trust’s core earnings (as defined in the Advisory Agreement) for the preceding twelve months and (ii) the product of (A) the weighted average shares outstanding for the preceding twelve months multiplied by the weighted average issue price for all of the Trust’s outstanding shares (as defined in the Advisory Agreement) (the “Incentive Management Fee”) and (B) 8%, and (2) the sum of Incentive Management Fees paid to the Advisor with respect to the first three calendar quarters of such twelve month period. Prior to the completion of a twelve month period during the term of the Advisory Agreement, core earnings will be calculated on the basis of the number of days the Advisory Agreement has been in effect on an annualized basis. |
| · | Debt Financing Fees equal to 0.5% of the amount made available to the Trust pursuant to the origination of any line of credit or other debt financing, provided that the Advisor provided a substantial amount of services as determined by a majority of the Trust’s independent trustees. On each anniversary date of the origination of any such line of credit or other debt financing, the Trust will pay an additional fee of 0.25% of the primary loan amount if such line of credit or other debt financing continues to be outstanding on such date or the Trust will pay a prorated portion of such additional fee for the portion of each year that the financing is outstanding. |
In addition to the fees described above, pursuant to the terms of the Advisory Agreement, the Trust will reimburse the Advisor and its affiliates for expenses they incur on behalf of the Trust, including expenses incurred by the Advisor in employing the Trust’s Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (the “Advisor Expense Reimbursement”).
Impact of Recently Issued Accounting Standards
In February 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2015-02,Consolidation (“ASU 2015-02”). ASU 2015-02 affects reporting entities that are required to evaluate whether they should consolidate certain legal entities and all legal entities are subject to reevaluation under ASU 2015-02. Specifically, ASU 2015-02 (1) modifies the evaluation of whether limited partnerships and similar legal entities are variable interest entities (“VIEs”); (2) eliminates the presumption that a general partnership should consolidate a limited partnership; (3) affects the consolidation analysis of reporting entities that are involved with VIEs, particularly those that have fee arrangements and related party relationships; and (4) provides a scope exception from consolidation guidance for reporting entities with interests in legal entities that are required to comply with or operate in accordance with requirements similar to those in Rule 2a-7 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 for registered money market funds. ASU 2015-02 is effective for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted, but the guidance must be applied as of the beginning of the annual period containing the adoption date. The Trust does not expect the adoption of ASU 2015-02 to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.
Reclassifications
We have renamed our “Real estate owned” balance to “Lot inventory” to more appropriately describe the nature of this asset.
C. Shareholders’ Equity
Offering
On November 12, 2009, the Trust’s Registration Statement on Form S-11, covering an initial public offering (the “Offering”) of up to 25,000,000 common shares of beneficial interest to be offered in the primary offering at a price of $20 per share (the “Primary Offering”), was declared effective under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. On December 18, 2009, the Trust’s initial public subscribers were accepted as shareholders pursuant to the Offering, and the subscription proceeds from such initial public subscribers were released to the Trust from escrow.
The Offering also initially covered up to 10,000,000 common shares of beneficial interest to be issued pursuant to our distribution reinvestment plan (the “DRIP”) for $20 per share (the “Primary DRIP Offering”). We had the right to reallocate the common shares of beneficial interest registered in the Offering between the Primary Offering and the Primary DRIP Offering, and pursuant to Supplement No. 6 to our prospectus regarding the Offering, which was filed with the SEC on May 3, 2013, we reallocated the shares being offered to be 34,000,000 shares offered pursuant to the Primary Offering and 1,000,000 shares offered pursuant to the Primary DRIP Offering.
On April 19, 2013, we registered 7,500,000 additional common shares of beneficial interest to be offered pursuant to the DRIP in a Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-188045) for $20 per share (the “Secondary DRIP Offering”). We ceased offering common shares of beneficial interest under the Primary DRIP Offering upon the termination of the Offering on May 13, 2013, and concurrently began offering our common shares of beneficial interest to our shareholders pursuant to the Secondary DRIP Offering. Effective May 24, 2014, in contemplation of the Listing, we suspended our DRIP. On May 30, 2014, in contemplation of the Listing, we announced the termination of our DRIP, effective ten days from the notice of such termination, pursuant to the terms of the DRIP. Upon termination of the DRIP, we ceased offering common shares of beneficial interest pursuant to the Secondary DRIP Offering.
On August 4, 2014, we filed a Registration Statement on Form S-3 with theSEC that allows us to publicly offer and sell common shares of beneficial interest, preferred shares of beneficial interest and debt securities, from time to time, in one or more future offerings, up to a maximum aggregate offering price of $750 million (the “Shelf Registration”). The Shelf Registration was declared effective by the SEC on August 27, 2014. As of March 31, 2015, no offerings have been commenced pursuant to the Shelf Registration.
On August 4, 2014, we filed Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 (the “Amended Secondary DRIP Offering”) to our Registration Statement on Form S-3 filed on April 19, 2013, in which we originally registered 7,500,000 common shares of beneficial interest to be offered pursuant to our DRIP. Pursuant to our Amended Secondary DRIP Offering, we began offering common shares of beneficial interest pursuant to our new distribution reinvestment plan (the “New DRIP”) in August 2014. The purchase price for shares under the New DRIP is equal to the current market value of our shares, calculated based upon the average of the open and close prices per share on the distribution payment date, as reported by NASDAQ.
As of March 31, 2015, the Trust had issued an aggregate of 32,571,792 common shares of beneficial interest pursuant to the Primary Offering, Primary DRIP Offering, Secondary DRIP Offering and Amended Secondary DRIP Offering, consisting of 30,735,813 common shares of beneficial interest pursuant to the Primary Offering in exchange for gross proceeds of approximately $614.7 million (approximately $535.0 million, net of costs associated with the Primary Offering), 723,617 common shares of beneficial interest in accordance with our Primary DRIP Offering in exchange for gross proceeds of approximately $14.5 million, 1,087,543 common shares of beneficial interest in accordance with our Secondary DRIP Offering in exchange for gross proceeds of approximately $21.7 million and 24,819 common shares of beneficial interest in accordance with our Amended Secondary DRIP Offering in exchange for gross proceeds of approximately $0.5 million. As of March 31, 2015, the Trust had redeemed an aggregate of 2,030,453 common shares of beneficial interest at a cost of approximately $41.4 million, including shares repurchased pursuant to our Tender Offer, as discussed further below.
Distributions
We must distribute to our shareholders at least 90% of our taxable income each year in order to meet the requirements for being treated as a real estate investment trust (“REIT”) under the Internal Revenue Code. In accordance with this requirement, we pay distributions on a monthly basis to our shareholders. Our distribution rate is determined quarterly by our board of trustees and is dependent on a number of factors, including funds available for payment of distributions, our financial condition, loan funding commitments and annual distribution requirements needed to maintain our status as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code. In addition to these distributions, in an effort to ensure we distribute at least 90% of our taxable income, our board of trustees will periodically authorize additional, special distributions.
Our board of trustees authorized distributions payable to our shareholders on a monthly basis commencing on December 18, 2009. For distributions declared for each record date in the July 2011 through May 2014 periods, our daily distribution rate was $0.0044932 per common share of beneficial interest, which is equal to an annualized distribution rate of $1.64 per share. These daily distributions were aggregated and paid monthly in arrears on or about the 25th day of each month. Distributions for shareholders participating in our distribution reinvestment plans were reinvested into our shares on the payment date of each distribution prior to the termination of our DRIP.
From June 2014 through June 2015, our board of trustees has authorized monthly distributions of $0.1367 per common share of beneficial interest to be paid on or about the 25th day of each month to shareholders of record on or about the 15th day of each month, which is equal to an annualized distribution rate of $1.64 per share. See Note K – Subsequent Events for further discussion. All monthly distributions are paid in cash and New DRIP shares as of March 31, 2015.
In addition to the distributions discussed above, the following table represents all special distributions authorized by our board of trustees that were paid during the three months ended March 31, 2015. No special distributions were paid during the three months ended March 31, 2014.
Authorization Date (1) | | Record Date (2) | | | Rate (3) | | Pay Date (4) |
| | | | | | | |
November 17, 2014 | | November 28, 2014 | | $ | 0.04 | | February 4, 2015 |
| (1) | Represents the date the distribution was authorized by our board of trustees. |
| (2) | All outstanding common shares of beneficial interest as of the record date receive the distribution. |
| (3) | Represents the distribution rate per common share of beneficial interest on the record date. |
| (4) | Represents the date the special distribution was paid in cash. |
The distributions paid for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, along with the amount of distributions reinvested pursuant to our Secondary DRIP Offering and Amended Secondary DRIP Offering and the sources of our distributions are reflected in the table below.
| | Three months ended March 31, | |
| | 2015 | | | 2014 | |
Distributions paid in cash | | $ | 13,593,000 | | | | | | | $ | 7,748,000 | | | | | |
Distributions reinvested | | | 194,000 | | | | | | | | 5,151,000 | | | | | |
Total distributions | | $ | 13,787,000 | | | | | | | $ | 12,899,000 | | | | | |
Source of distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash from operations | | $ | 2,795,000 | | | | 20 | % | | $ | 5,539,000 | | | | 43 | % |
Borrowings under credit facilities | | | 10,992,000 | | | | 80 | % | | | 7,360,000 | | | | 57 | % |
Total sources | | $ | 13,787,000 | | | | 100 | % | | $ | 12,899,000 | | | | 100 | % |
For the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, we issued 11,322 and 257,540 common shares of beneficial interest pursuant to distributions that were reinvested.
We utilize cash to fund operating expenses, make investments, service debt obligations and pay distributions. We receive cash from operations (which includes interest payments), as well as cash from investing activities (which includes repayment of principal on loans we have made) and financing activities (which includes borrowing proceeds and additional capital from the sale of our shares). We have secured various lines of credit to manage the timing of our cash receipts and funding requirements. We expect that the majority of our future distributions will be funded from operating cash flow.
The following tables reconcile the total distributions paid to our calculation of distributions per weighted average share outstanding for the periods indicated:
| | Three Months Ended March 31, | |
| | 2015 | | | 2014 | |
| | | | | | |
Distributions paid (1) | | $ | 13,787,000 | | | $ | 12,899,000 | |
Add: current period distribution accrual (2) | | | - | | | | 2,680,000 | |
Less: previous period accrual reversal (2) | | | (1,225,000 | ) | | | (2,653,000 | ) |
Distributions | | $ | 12,562,000 | | | $ | 12,926,000 | |
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Weighted average shares outstanding | | | 30,632,033 | | | | 32,003,112 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Distributions paid per weighted average share outstanding | | $ | 0.45 | | | $ | 0.40 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Distributions per weighted average share outstanding | | $ | 0.41 | | | $ | 0.40 | |
| (1) | Represents total cash and DRIP distributions paid during the period indicated. |
| (2) | Represents impact of accruals/accrual reversals during the period indicated for distributions declared, but not paid. |
Share Redemption Program
Prior to its suspension and ultimate termination, our share redemption program enabled our shareholders to sell their shares back to us in limited circumstances. On May 30, 2014, we announced the termination of our share redemption program, effective upon Listing. Pursuant to our share redemption program, for the three months ended March 31, 2014, we received valid redemption requests relating to 156,641 shares of beneficial interest, 103,518 of which were redeemed for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $1.9 million (an average redemption price of $18.57 per share). Shares redeemed are included in treasury shares in the consolidated balance sheet.
On January 13, 2015, our board of trustees authorized the Trust to repurchase up to $25 million of the Trust’s common shares of beneficial interest, par value $0.01 per share, in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions at the discretion of management. This authorization does not obligate the Trust to purchase any common shares, is in effect until January 13, 2016 and may be suspended or discontinued at any time. The Trust has not repurchased any shares as of the date of the filing of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q in connection with this authorization.
Tender Offer
Pursuant to our Tender Offer, on July 9, 2014, we purchased 1,707,317 common shares of beneficial interest at a purchase price of $20.50 per share, for an aggregate cost of $35.0 million, excluding fees and expenses related to the Tender Offer. In addition, on July 9, 2014, in connection with our Tender Offer, we eliminated 4,211 fractional common shares of beneficial interest (the “Fractional Shares”) for an aggregate cost of approximately $86,000 by paying each holder of a Fractional Share an amount in cash equal to the fraction of a share being repurchased multiplied by $20.50 per share. Shares purchased pursuant to our Tender Offer and Fractional Shares purchased in connection with our Tender Offer are included in treasury shares in the consolidated balance sheet.
Adoption of Equity Incentive Plans
In connection with the Listing, on May 29, 2014, our board of trustees, including a majority of the independent trustees, approved the adoption of equity incentive plans for the Advisor (the “Advisor Equity Plan”), its trustees, officers, advisors and consultants (the “Equity Plan”) and its non-executive trustees (the “Non-Executive Trustee Stock Plan”). These equity incentive plans (collectively, the “Equity Incentive Plans”) are overseen by our board of trustees’ compensation committee, which consists solely of non-executive trustees. Shares issued pursuant to the Equity Incentive Plans are subject to an aggregate limitation of 2,423,284 shares of beneficial interest (7.5% of the number of shares that were issued and outstanding immediately following the approval for listing and trading of the shares on NASDAQ).
The Advisor Equity Plan provides for the grant of stock options, restricted common shares, restricted stock units, stock appreciation rights and other equity-based awards to the Advisor. The Advisor may in turn issue such awards to its officers, employees or other consultants in order to promote the success of the Trust.
The Equity Plan provides for the grant of stock options, restricted common shares, restricted stock units, dividend equivalent rights and other equity-based awards to the trustees, officers and other employees and independent contractors, including employees or trustees of the Advisor and its affiliates who are providing services to the Trust.
The Non-Executive Trustee Stock Plan provides for the issuance of restricted common shares, restricted stock units, or other equity-based awards to the Trust’s non-executive trustees in order to provide incentives to such trustees to promote the success of the Trust.
Share Based Compensation
On February 3, 2014, our board of trustees appointed Stacey H. Dwyer as our Chief Operating Officer, effective February 17, 2014. In connection with this appointment, we entered into an employment agreement with Ms. Dwyer effective as of February 17, 2014.
Pursuant to her employment agreement, Ms. Dwyer’s compensation includes an initial equity award of 82,410 common shares of beneficial interest and an annual equity grant of 12,500 common shares of beneficial interest. Terms of the initial equity award and the annual equity grant are described in the notes to the table below. From the date of grant until such time as they become vested, the shares granted to Ms. Dwyer pursuant to her employment agreement (the “Restricted Shares”) may not be sold, assigned, transferred or otherwise disposed of. Compensation expense will be recognized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period of each grant. For the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, approximately $103,000 and $52,000, respectively, in share-based compensation is included in general and administrative expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of income in connection with Restricted Shares granted to Ms. Dwyer.
The following table reflects Restricted Shares that have been granted to Ms. Dwyer and shares that have vested or have been forfeited by Ms. Dwyer for the three months ended March 31, 2015.
| | Restricted Shares | | | Grant Date Fair Value Per Share | | | Total | |
Outstanding as of January 1, 2015 (1) | | | 82,410 | | | $ | 20.00 | | | $ | 1,648,200 | |
Granted (2) | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Vested (1) | | | (20,602 | ) | | | 20.00 | | | | (412,050 | ) |
Forfeited | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Outstanding as of March 31, 2015 | | | 61,808 | | | $ | 20.00 | | | $ | 1,236,150 | |
| (1) | In accordance with her employment agreement, the Trust and Ms. Dwyer entered into a Restricted Stock Award Agreement on February 21, 2014, pursuant to which the Trust issued 82,410 shares to Ms. Dwyer. These shares vest and become non-forfeitable annually over four years after the grant date of February 21, 2014. Specifically, 20,602.50 shares shall vest and become non-forfeitable on each of the first, second, third and fourth anniversaries of the grant date, subject to Ms. Dwyer’s continued employment as an officer of the Trust as of each such vesting date. |
| (2) | In accordance with Ms. Dwyer’s employment agreement and pursuant to its Equity Plan, the trust will grant 12,500 common shares of beneficial interest to Ms. Dwyer on each anniversary date of the effective date of the Employment Agreement (the first anniversary of which was February 17, 2015), with each annual equity grant vesting five years after the applicable grant date, subject to Ms. Dwyer’s continued employment as an officer of the Trust as of each such vesting date provided that, if the closing price per share of the common shares is less than $18.00 as of any anniversary of the effective date, the annual equity grant with respect thereto will not be made, and shall instead be deferred to the next anniversary of the effective date on which the closing price per share of the common shares is at least $18.00. The annual equity grant scheduled for February 17, 2015 was deferred as the closing price per share of the Trust’s common shares on February 17, 2015 was less than $18.00. |
D. Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses
The table below reflects our aggregate loan portfolio as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, which comprises loan participation interest – related parties, net, notes receivable, net and notes receivable – related parties, net and is recorded at the lower of cost or estimated net realizable value.
| | March 31, 2015 | | | December 31, 2014 | |
Loan participation interest – related parties, net | | $ | 43,098,000 | | | $ | 40,658,000 | |
Notes receivable, net | | | 512,942,000 | | | | 508,436,000 | |
Notes receivable – related parties, net | | | 63,352,000 | | | | 60,497,000 | |
Total | | $ | 619,392,000 | | | $ | 609,591,000 | |
Our loans are classified as follows:
| | March 31, 2015 | | | December 31, 2014 | |
Real Estate: | | | | | | | | |
Construction, acquisition and land development | | $ | 627,486,000 | | | $ | 618,006,000 | |
Provision for loan losses | | | (6,752,000 | ) | | | (6,752,000 | ) |
Unamortized commitment fees | | | (1,342,000 | ) | | | (1,663,000 | ) |
Total | | $ | 619,392,000 | | | $ | 609,591,000 | |
The following table represents the scheduled maturity dates of the 132 loans outstanding as of March 31, 2015:
| | Related Party | | | Non-related party | | | Total | |
Maturity Date | | Amount | | | Loans | | | % of Total | | | Amount | | | Loans | | | % of Total | | | Amount | | | Loans | | | % of Total | |
Matured | | $ | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | $ | 32,573,000 | | | | 6 | | | | 6 | % | | $ | 32,573,000 | | | | 6 | | | | 5 | % |
2015 | | | 29,294,000 | | | | 7 | | | | 27 | % | | | 249,372,000 | | | | 42 | | | | 48 | % | | | 278,666,000 | | | | 49 | | | | 44 | % |
2016 | | | 50,459,000 | | | | 9 | | | | 47 | % | | | 159,437,000 | | | | 42 | | | | 31 | % | | | 209,896,000 | | | | 51 | | | | 34 | % |
2017 | | | 10,457,000 | | | | 2 | | | | 10 | % | | | 79,555,000 | | | | 22 | | | | 15 | % | | | 90,012,000 | | | | 24 | | | | 14 | % |
2018 | | | 4,839,000 | | | | 1 | | | | 5 | % | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 4,839,000 | | | | 1 | | | | 1 | % |
2019 | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
2020 | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
2021 | | | 11,500,000 | | | | 1 | | | | 11 | % | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 11,500,000 | | | | 1 | | | | 2 | % |
Total | | $ | 106,549,000 | | | | 20 | | | | 100 | % | | $ | 520,937,000 | | | | 112 | | | | 100 | % | | $ | 627,486,000 | | | | 132 | | | | 100 | % |
Full collectability is considered probable for all 6 loans that have matured as of March 31, 2015.
The following table represents the scheduled maturity dates of the 131 loans outstanding as of December 31, 2014:
| | Related Party | | | Non-related party | | | Total | |
Maturity Date | | Amount | | | Loans | | | % of Total | | | Amount | | | Loans | | | % of Total | | | Amount | | | Loans | | | % of Total | |
Matured | | $ | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | $ | 16,357,000 | | | | 5 | | | | 3 | % | | $ | 16,357,000 | | | | 5 | | | | 3 | % |
2015 | | | 58,812,000 | | | | 11 | | | | 58 | % | | | 300,727,000 | | | | 46 | | | | 58 | % | | | 359,539,000 | | | | 57 | | | | 57 | % |
2016 | | | 15,857,000 | | | | 5 | | | | 16 | % | | | 118,308,000 | | | | 37 | | | | 23 | % | | | 134,165,000 | | | | 42 | | | | 22 | % |
2017 | | | 10,231,000 | | | | 2 | | | | 10 | % | | | 81,334,000 | | | | 23 | | | | 16 | % | | | 91,565,000 | | | | 25 | | | | 15 | % |
2018 | | | 4,880,000 | | | | 1 | | | | 5 | % | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 4,880,000 | | | | 1 | | | | 1 | % |
2019 | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
2020 | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
2021 | | | 11,500,000 | | | | 1 | | | | 11 | % | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 11,500,000 | | | | 1 | | | | 2 | % |
Total | | $ | 101,280,000 | | | | 20 | | | | 100 | % | | $ | 516,726,000 | | | | 111 | | | | 100 | % | | $ | 618,006,000 | | | | 131 | | | | 100 | % |
The following table describes the loans that were matured as of December 31, 2014, the activity with respect to such loans during the three months ended March 31, 2015 and the loans that matured during the three months ended March 31, 2015 and remained matured as of March 31, 2015:
Maturity Date | | Amount | | | Loans | | | % of Total | | | Matured Loan Extensions During the Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 for Loans Matured as of December 31, 2014 (1) | | | Net Activity During the Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 for Loans Matured as of December 31, 2014 (2) | | | Loans Matured During the Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 (3) | | | Amount | | | Loans | | | % of Total | |
| | Non-Related | |
| | Matured as of December 31, 2014 | | | 2015 Activity (4) | | | Matured as of March 31, 2015 | |
2014 | | $ | 16,357,000 | | | | 5 | | | | 100 | % | | $ | - | | | $ | (388,000 | ) | | $ | - | | | $ | 15,969,000 | | | | 5 | | | | 49 | % |
2015 | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 16,604,000 | | | | 16,604,000 | | | | 1 | | | | 51 | % |
Total | | $ | 16,357,000 | | | | 5 | | | | 100 | % | | | $ | | | $ | (388,000 | ) | | $ | 16,604,000 | | | $ | 32,573,000 | | | | 6 | | | | 100 | % |
| (1) | Amounts represent aggregate unpaid principal balance as of December 31, 2014 of matured loans as of December 31, 2014 that were extended during the three months ended March 31, 2015. |
| (2) | For loans matured as of December 31, 2014, net loan activity represents all activity on the loans during the three months ended March 31, 2015, including accrued interest, payment of fees and expenses, charge-offs and/or repayments. There were no charge-offs during the three months ended March 31, 2015. |
| (3) | Amounts represent aggregate unpaid principal balance as of March 31, 2015 of loans that matured during the three months ended March 31, 2015 and remained matured as of March 31, 2015. |
| (4) | The table does not reflect activity for loans that matured or were due to mature during the three months ended March 31, 2015, but were extended effective on or prior to March 31, 2015. |
A loan is placed on non-accrual status and income recognition is suspended at the date at which, in the opinion of management, a full recovery of income and principal becomes more likely than not, but is no longer probable, based upon our review of economic conditions, the estimated value of the underlying collateral, the guarantor, adverse situations that may affect the borrower’s ability to pay or the value of the collateral and other relevant factors. Income recognition is resumed when the loan becomes contractually current and performance is demonstrated to be resumed. Any payments received on loans classified as non-accrual status are typically applied first to outstanding loan amounts and then to the recovery of lost interest. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, we have not placed any loans on non-accrual status.
We evaluate our portfolio of notes receivable, notes receivable – related parties, and loan participation interest – related parties on a loan-by-loan basis quarterly or as circumstances or events arise that warrant more frequent review. In conjunction with this evaluation, we apply the guidance in FASB ASC 310-10-35,Receivables – Overall – Subsequent Measurement(“ASC 310-10-35”) in determining whether it is probable that we will be unable to collect all of the contractual principal and interest payments as scheduled in our loan agreements (i.e., whether the loan is impaired). In assessing the collectability of each portfolio loan, we conduct our detailed review on three levels: an economic fundamentals review, a submarket analysis, and active portfolio monitoring. In addition to loans being considered impaired when they remain outstanding beyond the contractual term of the loan agreement, loans are also considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that we will be unable to collect all amounts due in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan agreement, including scheduled principal and interest payments. If an individual loan is considered impaired, a specific valuation allowance may be allocated, if necessary, so that the individual loan is reported net, at the present value of estimated future cash flows using the loan’s existing rate or at the fair value of collateral if repayment is expected solely from collateral. Loans that are not individually considered impaired are collectively and qualitatively measured as a portfolio for general valuation allowance. In reviewing our portfolio for this valuation analysis, we consider cash flow estimates from the disposition of finished lots, paper lots (residential lots shown on a plat that has been accepted by the city or county, but which is currently undeveloped or under development) and undeveloped land as well as cash flow received from the issuance of bonds from municipal reimbursement districts. These estimates are based on current market metrics, including, without limitation, the supply of finished lots, paper lots and undeveloped land; the supply of homes and the rate and price at which land and homes are sold; historic levels and trends; executed contracts, appraisals and discussions with third-party market analysts and participants, including homebuilders. We base our valuations on current and historic market trends and on our analysis of market events and conditions, including activity within our portfolio, and on the analysis of third-party services such as Metrostudy and Residential Strategies, Inc. Cash flow forecasts also are based on executed purchase contracts which provide base prices, escalation rates, and absorption rates on an individual project basis. We also consider third-party appraisals which provide a valuation in accordance with guidelines set forth in the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice. In addition to cash flows from the disposition of property, cost analysis is performed based on estimates of development and senior financing expenditures provided by developers and independent professionals on a project-by-project basis. These amounts are reconciled with our best estimates to establish the net realizable value of the portfolio.
Interest is recognized on an accrual basis for impaired loans in which the collectability of the unpaid principal amount is deemed probable. Any payments received on such loans are first applied to outstanding accrued interest receivable and then to outstanding unpaid principal balance. Unpaid principal balance is materially the same as recorded investments. Any payments received on impaired loans in which the collectability of the unpaid principal amount is less than probable are typically applied to outstanding unpaid principal and then to the recovery of lost interest on a cash basis. Impaired loans, or portions thereof, are charged off when deemed uncollectible.
As of March 31, 2015, we had 6 matured loans with an unpaid principal balance of approximately $32.6 million that are considered impaired because they remain outstanding beyond the contractual terms of the loan agreements. Full collectability is considered probable for all 6 loans and we have not recorded a specific allowance related to any of these impaired loans. The average monthly outstanding balance associated with impaired loans for the three months ended March 31, 2015 was approximately $32.8 million. For the three months ended March 31, 2015, we recognized approximately $867,000 in interest income associated with impaired loans and we did not recognize any cash basis interest income. As of December 31, 2014, we had 5 matured loans with an unpaid principal balance of approximately $16.4 million that are considered impaired because they remain outstanding beyond the contractual terms of the loan agreements. Full collectability is considered probable for all 5 loans and we have not recorded a specific allowance related to any of these impaired loans. The average monthly outstanding balance associated with impaired loans for the year ended December 31, 2014 was approximately $1.6 million. For the year ended December 31, 2014, we recognized approximately $25,000 in interest income associated with impaired loans and we did not recognize any cash basis interest income.
As part of the ongoing monitoring of the credit quality of the loan portfolio, we periodically, no less than quarterly, perform a detailed review of our portfolio of mortgage notes and other loans. The following is a general description of the credit levels used:
Level 1 – Full collectability of loans in this category is considered probable.
Level 2 – Full collectability of loans in this category is deemed more likely than not, but not probable, based upon our review of economic conditions, the estimated value of the underlying collateral, the guarantor, adverse situations that may affect the borrower’s ability to pay or the value of the collateral and other relevant factors. Interest income is suspended on Level 2 loans.
Level 3 – For loans in this category, it is probable that we will be unable to collect all amounts due.
As of the dates indicated, our loans were classified as follows:
| | March 31, 2015 | | | December 31, 2014 | |
Level 1 | | $ | 627,486,000 | | | $ | 618,006,000 | |
Level 2 | | | - | | | | - | |
Level 3 | | | - | | | | - | |
Total | | $ | 627,486,000 | | | $ | 618,006,000 | |
The allowance for loan losses is our estimate of incurred losses in our portfolio of notes receivable, notes receivable – related parties and loan participation interest – related parties. We periodically perform a detailed review of our portfolio of notes and other loans to determine if impairment has occurred and to assess the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses. We charge additions to the allowance for loan losses to current period earnings through a provision for loan losses. Amounts determined to be uncollectible are charged directly against (and decrease) the allowance for loan losses (“charged off”), while amounts recovered on previously charged off amounts increase the allowance for loan losses.
An analysis of the allowance for loan losses and the recorded investment in financing receivables is included in the following table for the periods indicated:
| | Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 | | | Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2014 | | | Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 | |
Allowance for loan losses: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Balance at beginning of period | | $ | 6,752,000 | | | $ | 3,828,000 | | | $ | 3,828,000 | |
Provision charged to earnings | | | - | | | | 2,924,000 | | | | 705,000 | |
Loan losses: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Charge-offs | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Recoveries | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Net loan losses | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Balance at end of period | | $ | 6,752,000 | | | $ | 6,752,000 | | | $ | 4,533,000 | |
Ending balance, individually evaluated for impairment | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | |
Ending balance, collectively evaluated for impairment | | $ | 6,752,000 | | | $ | 6,752,000 | | | $ | 4,533,000 | |
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Financing receivables: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Balance at end of period | | $ | 627,486,000 | | | $ | 618,006,000 | | | $ | 544,808,000 | |
Ending balance, individually evaluated for impairment | | $ | 32,573,000 | | | $ | 16,357,000 | | | $ | - | |
Ending balance, collectively evaluated for impairment | | $ | 594,913,000 | | | $ | 601,649,000 | | | $ | 544,808,000 | |
We have adopted the provisions of ASU No. 2011-02,A Creditor’s Determination of Whether a Restructuring Is a Troubled Debt Restructuring. In accordance with ASU 2011-02, the restructuring of a loan is considered a “troubled debt restructuring” if both (i) the borrower is experiencing financial difficulties and (ii) the creditor has granted a concession. Concessions may include interest rate reductions or below market interest rates, principal forgiveness, restructuring amortization schedules and other actions intended to minimize potential losses. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, we have no loan modifications that are classified as troubled debt restructurings.
E. Lot Inventory
Lot inventory consists of finished single-family residential lots purchased by the UDF IV LB Entities from third-party builders. The following table summarizes the purchase and sale activity associated with these lots for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and the year ended December 31, 2014.
| | March 31, 2015 | | | December 31, 2014 | |
Lot inventory, beginning of period | | $ | 10,621,000 | | | $ | 8,237,000 | |
Purchases of lots | | | - | | | | 12,217,000 | |
Sales of lots | | | (2,975,000 | ) | | | (9,833,000 | ) |
Lot inventory, end of period | | $ | 7,646,000 | | | $ | 10,621,000 | |
F. Notes Payable and Lines of Credit
In connection with the credit facilities described below, we have agreed to pay Debt Financing Fees to the Advisor. See Note I – Related Party Transactions, for further discussion of fees paid to related parties.
Notes Payable
Waterfall 4 Loan
On July 2, 2014, we entered into a loan agreement (the “Waterfall 4 Loan”) with Waterfall Finance 4, LLC (“Waterfall 4”) for a $35 million term loan. As of March 31, 2015, the loan bears interest at 10.0% and is scheduled to mature on July 2, 2015. However, if the Trust is in compliance with all financial covenants, the Trust may choose to extend the Waterfall 4 Loan to December 31, 2015, with monthly principal payments payable by the Trust during the extension period. Effective January 20, 2015, Waterfall 4 assigned its interest in the Waterfall 4 Loan to Waterfall Eden Master Fund, Ltd., Waterfall Sandstone Fund, L.P. and HEDCO ABS Limited (collectively, the “Waterfall 4 Assignees”). At such time, the Trust began making required interest payments to the Waterfall 4 Assignees in proportion to their respective interests in the Waterfall 4 Loan. As of March 31, 2015, the Trust is in compliance with all financial covenants associated with the Waterfall 4 Loan. The Waterfall 4 Loan is secured by a first priority lien on the mortgage loans and other assets of the Trust.
Waterfall 3 Loan
On October 14, 2014, we entered into a loan agreement (the “Waterfall 3 Loan”) with Waterfall Finance 3, LLC (“Waterfall 3”) for a $15 million term loan. As of March 31, 2015, the loan bears interest at 10.0% and is scheduled to mature on October 14, 2015. However, if the Trust is in compliance with all financial covenants, the Trust may choose to extend the Waterfall 3 Loan to March 31, 2016, with monthly principal payments payable by the Trust during the extension period. As of March 31, 2015, the Trust is in compliance with all financial covenants associated with the Waterfall 3 Loan. The Waterfall 3 Loan is secured by a first priority lien on the mortgage loans and other assets of the Trust.
Lines of Credit
UDF IV HF CTB Revolver
On May 19, 2010, UDF IV HF entered into a revolving line of credit (as amended, the “UDF IV HF CTB Revolver”) with Community Trust Bank of Texas (“CTB”) with a maximum principal amount of $30.0 million at March 31, 2015. As of March 31, 2015, the loan bears interest at 4.25% and is scheduled to mature on July 30, 2015. The UDF IV HF CTB Revolver is guaranteed by us and by United Development Funding III, L.P. (“UDF III”), an affiliated and publicly registered Delaware limited partnership. UMTH LD, our asset manager, is the general partner of UDF III. The UDF IV HF CTB Revolver is secured by a first priority collateral assignment and lien on certain mortgage notes and construction loans held by UDF IV HF.
In consideration for its guarantee of the UDF IV HF CTB Revolver, UDF IV HF agreed to pay UDF III a monthly credit enhancement fee equal to 1/12th of 1% of the outstanding principal balance of the UDF IV HF CTB Revolver at the end of each month. See Note I – Related Party Transactions, for further discussion of fees paid to related parties.
CTB Revolver
On August 19, 2010, UDF IV AC entered into a revolving line of credit (as amended, the “CTB Revolver”) with CTB with a maximum principal amount of $25.0 million at March 31, 2015. As of March 31, 2015, the loan bears interest at 4.25% and is scheduled to mature on July 30, 2015. The CTB Revolver is guaranteed by us and by UDF III. UMTH LD, our asset manager, is the general partner of UDF III. The CTB Revolver is secured by a first priority collateral assignment and lien on the loans purchased or held by UDF IV AC, and by a first lien security interest in all of UDF IV AC’s assets.
In consideration for its guarantee of the CTB Revolver, UDF IV AC agreed to pay UDF III a monthly credit enhancement fee equal to 1/12th of 1% of the outstanding principal balance of the CTB Revolver at the end of each month. See Note I – Related Party Transactions, for further discussion of fees paid to related parties.
Prosperity Revolver
On December 14, 2010, UDF IV FII obtained a revolving credit facility (as amended, the “Prosperity Revolver”) from F&M Bank and Trust Company (“F&M”) in the maximum principal amount of $15.0 million at March 31, 2015. F&M was subsequently acquired by Prosperity Bancshares, Inc. (“Prosperity”). As of March 31, 2015, the loan bears interest at 5.0% and is scheduled to mature on December 14, 2016. The Prosperity Revolver is guaranteed by us and by UDF III. The Prosperity Revolver is secured by a first priority collateral assignment and lien on certain mortgage notes and construction loans originated by UDF IV FII.
In consideration for its guarantee of the Prosperity Revolver, UDF IV FII agreed to pay UDF III a monthly credit enhancement fee equal to 1/12th of 1% of the outstanding principal balance of the Prosperity Revolver at the end of each month. See Note I – Related Party Transactions, for further discussion of fees paid to related parties.
Legacy Revolver
On November 1, 2011, UDF IV FIII obtained a credit facility (as amended, the “Legacy Revolver”) from LegacyTexas Bank (“Legacy”) in the maximum principal amount of $15.0 million at March 31, 2015. As of December 31, 2014, the interest rate on the Legacy Revolver was equal to the greater of prime plus 1% or 5.5% per annum, provided that the interest rate associated with advances related to development loans was 5.875% until substantial completion of the development project. Pursuant to a modification agreement entered into on January 21, 2015, the maturity date of the Legacy Revolver was extended to January 12, 2017, the interest rate was modified to be the greater of prime plus 1% or 4.5% per annum (4.5% as of March 31, 2015) and there is no longer a different interest rate associated with advances related to development loans. Pursuant to a modification agreement entered into on March 25, 2015, the maximum principal amount of the Legacy Revolver was increased to $15.0 million. The Legacy Revolver is secured by a first priority collateral assignment and lien on certain mortgage notes and construction loans held by UDF IV FIII and is guaranteed by us.
Veritex Revolver
On July 31, 2012, UDF IV Fin IV obtained a revolving credit facility (as amended, the “Veritex Revolver”) from Veritex Community Bank, National Association (“Veritex”) in the maximum principal amount of $14.5 million at March 31, 2015. As of March 31, 2015, the loan bears interest at4.5% and is scheduled to mature on July 31, 2017. The Veritex Revolver is secured by a first priority collateral assignment and lien on certain finished lot loans funded by UDF IV Fin IV and is guaranteed by us.
Affiliated Bank Revolver
On July 23, 2013, UDF IV Fin V obtained a revolving credit facility (as amended, the “Affiliated Bank Revolver”) from Affiliated Bank (“Affiliated Bank”) in the maximum principal amount of $7.5 million at March 31, 2015. As of March 31, 2015, the loan bears interest at 5.0% and is scheduled to mature on July 23, 2016. The Affiliated Bank Revolver is secured by a first priority collateral assignment and lien on certain mortgage notes and loans held by UDF IV Fin V and is guaranteed by us.
UDF IV Fin VII Legacy Revolver
On August 5, 2013, UDF IV Fin VII obtained a revolving credit facility (the “UDF IV Fin VII Legacy Revolver”) from Legacy in the maximum principal amount of $10.0 million at March 31, 2015. As of March 31, 2015, the loan bears interest at 5.0% and is scheduled to mature on August 5, 2015. The UDF IV Fin VII Legacy Revolver is guaranteed by us and secured by a first priority collateral assignment and lien on certain mortgage notes and loans held by UDF IV Fin VII as well as certain cash deposits.
UDF IV Fin VI CTB Revolver
On August 19, 2013, UDF IV Fin VI obtained a revolving credit facility (as amended, the “UDF IV Fin VI CTB Revolver”) from CTB in the maximum principal amount of $15.0 million at March 31, 2015. As of March 31, 2015, the loan bears interest at 4.25% and is scheduled to mature on August 19, 2015. In addition, on a quarterly basis, UDF IV Fin VI is required to pay an unused line fee to CTB of 0.25% per annum on the average daily unused portion of the $15.0 million loan commitment. The UDF IV Fin VI CTB Revolver is secured by a first priority collateral assignment and lien on certain mortgage notes and loans held by UDF IV Fin VI as well as certain cash deposits. The UDF IV Fin VI CTB Revolver is guaranteed by us and by UDF III.
In consideration for its guarantee of the UDF IV Fin VI CTB Revolver, UDF IV Fin VI agreed to pay UDF III a monthly credit enhancement fee equal to 1/12th of 1% of the outstanding principal balance of the UDF IV Fin VI CTB Revolver at the end of each month. See Note I – Related Party Transactions, for further discussion of fees paid to related parties.
Independent Bank Revolver
On December 6, 2013, UDF IV Fin VIII obtained a revolving credit facility (the “Independent Bank Revolver”) from Independent Bank (“Independent Bank”) in the maximum principal amount of $15.0 million at March 31, 2015. As of March 31, 2015, the loan bears interest at 4.125% and is scheduled to mature on December 6, 2015. In addition, on a quarterly basis, UDF IV Fin VIII is required to pay an unused line fee to Independent Bank of 0.5% per annum on the average daily unused portion of the $15.0 million loan commitment. The Independent Bank Revolver is secured by a first priority collateral assignment and lien on certain mortgage notes and loans held by UDF IV Fin VIII and is guaranteed by us.
Capital Bank Revolver
On December 11, 2014, UDF IV Fin IX obtained a revolving credit facility (the “Capital Bank Revolver”) from Capital Bank (“Capital Bank”) in the maximum principal amount of $8.0 million at March 31, 2015. As of March 31, 2015, the loan bears interest at 4.125% and is scheduled to mature on December 11, 2018. The Capital Bank Revolver is secured by a first priority collateral assignment and lien on certain mortgage notes and loans held by UDF IV Fin IX and is guaranteed by us.
Summary Information
The chart below summarizes the approximate outstanding balance of our notes payable and each of our lines of credit as of the date indicated:
Facility | | March 31, 2015 | | | December 31, 2014 | |
Waterfall 4 Loan | | $ | 35,000,000 | | | $ | 35,000,000 | |
Waterfall 3 Loan | | | 15,000,000 | | | | 15,000,000 | |
UDF IV HF CTB Revolver | | | 23,093,000 | | | | 19,290,000 | |
CTB Revolver | | | 15,424,000 | | | | 19,826,000 | |
Prosperity Revolver | | | 13,561,000 | | | | 14,512,000 | |
Legacy Revolver | | | 4,477,000 | | | | 5,000,000 | |
Veritex Revolver | | | 12,817,000 | | | | 13,064,000 | |
Affiliated Bank Revolver | | | 7,500,000 | | | | 7,500,000 | |
UDF IV Fin VII Legacy Revolver | | | 10,000,000 | | | | 6,028,000 | |
UDF IV Fin VI CTB Revolver | | | 14,750,000 | | | | 13,560,000 | |
Independent Bank Revolver | | | 14,000,000 | | | | 13,756,000 | |
Capital Bank Revolver | | | 8,000,000 | | | | 7,702,000 | |
Total | | $ | 173,622,000 | | | $ | 170,238,000 | |
G. Commitments and Contingencies
Litigation
In the ordinary course of business, the Trust may become subject to litigation or claims. There are no material pending or threatened legal proceedings known to be contemplated against the Trust.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
From time to time, we enter into guarantees of debtor’s borrowings and provide credit enhancements for the benefit of senior lenders in connection with our debtors and investments in partnerships (collectively referred to as “guarantees”), and account for such guarantees in accordance with FASB ASC 460-10,Guarantees. Guarantees generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee by the debtor. A guarantee involves, to varying degrees, elements of credit risk in excess of the amount recognized in the consolidated balance sheets. Our exposure to credit loss in the event of non-performance by the other party to the instrument is represented by the contractual notional amount of the guarantee.
Related Party Guarantees
In connection with the funding of some of our organization costs, on June 26, 2009, UMTH LD, our asset manager, entered into a $6.3 million line of credit (as amended, the “UMTH LD CTB LOC”) with CTB. The Trust has agreed to guaranty all obligations under the UMTH LD CTB LOC. As of March 31, 2015, the UMTH LD CTB LOC is scheduled to mature on December 26, 2018. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the outstanding balance on the line of credit was $3.8 million and $4.0 million, respectively.
Effective December 30, 2011, we entered into a Guaranty of Payment and Guaranty of Completion (collectively, the “Stoneleigh Guaranty”) for the benefit of Babson Mezzanine Realty Investors II, L.P. (“Babson”) as agent for a group of lenders pursuant to which we guaranteed all amounts due associated with a $25.0 million construction loan agreement (the “Stoneleigh Construction Loan”) entered into between Maple Wolf Stoneleigh, LLC, an affiliated Delaware limited liability company (“Stoneleigh”), and Babson. United Development Funding Land Opportunity Fund, L.P., an affiliated Delaware limited partnership (“UDF LOF”), owns a 75% interest in Stoneleigh. Our asset manager, UMTH LD, also serves as the asset manager of UDF LOF. The general partner of our Advisor also serves as the general partner of UMTH LD. UMTH LD controls 100% of the partnership interests of the general partner of UDF LOF. In consideration of us entering into the Stoneleigh Guaranty, we entered into a letter agreement with Stoneleigh which provided for Stoneleigh to pay us a monthly credit enhancement fee equal to 1/12th of 1% of the outstanding principal balance on the Stoneleigh Construction Loan at the end of each month. On October 1, 2014, Stoneleigh refinanced the remaining balance on the Stoneleigh Construction Loan with a new lender and we were released from our guaranty. For the three months ended March 31, 2014, approximately $16,000 is included in commitment fee income – related parties in connection with the credit enhancement fee associated with the Stoneleigh Construction Loan.
Effective July 22, 2013, we entered into a guaranty agreement (the “URHF Guaranty”) pursuant to which we guaranteed all amounts due associated with a $15.0 million revolving credit facility (the “URHF Southwest Loan”) entered into between United Residential Home Finance, L.P. (“URHF”), an affiliated Delaware limited partnership, and Southwest Bank (“Southwest”). Our Advisor also serves as the advisor for United Mortgage Trust (“UMT”), a Maryland real estate investment trust, which owns 100% of the interests in URHF. As of March 31, 2015, the URHF Southwest Loan is scheduled to mature on July 22, 2016. In consideration of us entering into the URHF Guaranty, we entered into a letter agreement with URHF which provides for URHF to pay us a monthly credit enhancement fee equal to 1/12th of 1% of the outstanding principal balance on the URHF Southwest Loan at the end of each month. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, approximately $5.7 million and $5.0 million, respectively, was outstanding under the URHF Southwest Loan. For the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, approximately $13,000 and $3,000, respectively, is included in commitment fee income – related parties in connection with the credit enhancement fee associated with the URHF Southwest Loan. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, approximately $13,000 and $4,000 is included in accrued receivable – related parties in connection with the credit enhancement fee associated with the URHF Guaranty.
Effective July 18, 2014, we entered into a guaranty agreement (the “Rowe Lane Guaranty”) pursuant to which we guaranteed all amounts due associated with a $6.0 million revolving credit facility (the “RL Commerce Bank Loan”) entered into between Rowe Lane 285, L.P., an affiliated Texas limited partnership (“Rowe Lane”), and Commerce National Bank (“Commerce Bank”). Rowe Lane is a wholly owned subsidiary of United Development Funding, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“UDF I”). The general partner of our Advisor is the general partner of UMTH LD, our asset manager, and UMTH LD also serves as the asset manager of UDF I. As of March 31, 2015, the RL Commerce Bank Loan is scheduled to mature on July 18, 2018. In consideration of us entering into the Rowe Lane Guaranty, we entered into a letter agreement with Rowe Lane which provides for Rowe Lane to pay us a monthly credit enhancement fee equal to 1/12th of 1% of the outstanding principal balance on the RL Commerce Bank Loan at the end of each month. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, approximately $3.5 million and $3.3 million, respectively, was outstanding under the RL Commerce Bank Loan. For the three months ended March 31, 2015, approximately $8,000 is included in commitment fee income – related parties in connection with the credit enhancement fee associated with the Rowe Lane Guaranty. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, approximately $25,000 and $16,000, respectively, is included in accrued receivable – related parties in connection with the credit enhancement fee associated with the Rowe Lane Guaranty.
Effective August 29, 2014, we entered into a credit enhancement in the form of a guarantee (the “BRHG Guaranty”) pursuant to which we guaranteed all amounts due associated with a $25.0 million loan (the “BRHG Sovereign Loan”) entered into between BRHG TX-I, LLC, an affiliated Delaware limited liability company (“BRHG”), and Sovereign Bank (“Sovereign”) in connection with BRHG’s acquisition of Scott Felder Homes. BRHG is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BR Homebuilding Group, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“BR Homebuilding”). John R. (“Bobby”) Ray, a trustee of UDF IV, Hollis Greenlaw, our Chief Executive Officer and a trustee of UDF IV, and Todd Etter, Chairman and partner of UMT Holdings, L.P. (“UMT Holdings”), each own approximately 25% of the common equityofBR Homebuilding and direct the management of BR Homebuilding. UMT Holdings owns all of the limited partnership interests of UMTH LD, our asset manager. The BRHG Guarantee was approved by a majority of our independent trustees on August 26, 2014. As of March 31, 2015, the BRHG Sovereign Loan is scheduled to mature on August 29, 2015, but may be extended under certain circumstances to August 27, 2020. The BRHG Sovereign Loan is secured by a pledge of all of BR Homebuilding’s interests in BRHG. In consideration of us entering into the BRHG Guaranty, we entered into a letter agreement with BRHG which provides for BRHG to pay us a monthly credit enhancement fee equal to 1/12th of 1% of the outstanding principal balance on the BRHG Sovereign Loan at the end of each month. As of both March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, $25.0 million was outstanding under the BRHG Sovereign Loan. For the three months ended March 31, 2015, approximately $62,000 is included in commitment fee income – related parties in connection with the credit enhancement fee associated with the BRHG Guaranty. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, approximately $146,000 and $83,000, respectively, is included in accrued receivable – related parties in connection with the credit enhancement fee associated with the BRHG Guaranty.
As of March 31, 2015, including the guarantees described above, we had 9 outstanding repayment guarantees with total credit risk to us of approximately $68.1 million, of which approximately $41.7 million had been borrowed against by the debtor. As of December 31, 2014, including the guarantees described above, we had 8 outstanding repayment guarantees with total credit risk to us of approximately $59.7 million, of which approximately $43.1 million had been borrowed against by the debtor.
H. Economic Dependency
Under various agreements, the Trust has engaged or will engage the Advisor and its affiliates to provide certain services that are essential to the Trust, including asset management services, asset acquisition and disposition decisions, as well as other administrative responsibilities for the Trust. As a result of these relationships, the Trust is dependent upon the Advisor and its affiliates. In the event that these entities were unable to provide the Trust with the respective services, the Trust would be required to find alternative providers of these services.
I. Related Party Transactions
Guarantees
From time to time, we enter into guarantees of our affiliates’ borrowings. For further discussion of related party guarantees, see Note G – Commitments and Contingencies.
Management Fees
Prior to the Listing, we incurred monthly Advisory Fees payable to our Advisor. Subsequent to the Listing, we incur monthly Base Management Fees and potentially quarterly Incentive Management Fees payable to our Advisor. The Advisory Fees, Base Management Fees and Incentive Management Fees (collectively, “Management Fees”) are discussed further in Note B above. As of both March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, approximately $1.2 million is included in accrued liabilities – related parties associated with Management Fees payable to our Advisor. See tables below for details of payments made and expenses associated with related party Management Fees.
Acquisition and Origination Fees
Prior to the Listing on June 4, 2014, we incurred Acquisition and Origination Fees equal to 3% of the net amount available for investment in secured loans and other real estate assets (after payment of selling commissions, dealer manager fees and organization costs) (as discussed in Note B). These fees, including estimated fees on the entire registered amount of our Secondary DRIP Offering when it was established, were accrued and expensed as we entered into new loan commitments. Acquisition and Origination Fees were paid to UMTH LD, our asset manager, as we raised capital through our Primary Offering, Primary DRIP Offering and Secondary DRIP Offering. The general partner of our Advisor is also the general partner of UMTH LD.
In connection with our Listing on June 4, 2014, we ceased offering common shares of beneficial interest pursuant to our Secondary DRIP Offering and concurrently reversed approximately $3.2 million in unpaid Acquisition and Origination Fees that remained in accrued liabilities – related parties. Since we ceased offering common shares of beneficial interest pursuant to our Secondary DRIP Offering, the Acquisition and Origination Fees which had previously been accrued and expensed related to estimated Secondary DRIP Offering proceeds will not be paid.
In accordance with the terms of the Advisory Agreement entered into on May 29, 2014, we do not pay Acquisition and Origination Fees to our Advisor. Therefore, there were no Acquisition and Origination Fees payable to UMTH LD as of March 31, 2015 or December 31, 2014. See tables below for details of payments made and expenses associated with related party Acquisition and Origination Fees.
Debt Financing Fees
Pursuant to the origination of any line of credit or other debt financing, we pay Debt Financing Fees to our Advisor, as described in Note B. These Debt Financing Fees are expensed on a straight line basis over the life of the financing arrangement.
The following table represents the approximate amount included in general and administrative – related parties expense for the period indicated associated with Debt Financing Fees paid to our Advisor in connection with our notes payable and lines of credit:
| | For the Three Months Ended March 31, | |
Facility | | 2015 | | | 2014 | |
UDF IV HF CTB Revolver | | $ | 56,000 | | | $ | 13,000 | |
CTB Revolver | | | 20,000 | | | | 5,000 | |
Prosperity Revolver | | | 5,000 | | | | 16,000 | |
Legacy Revolver | | | 4,000 | | | | - | |
Veritex Revolver | | | 13,000 | | | | 6,000 | |
Affiliated Bank Revolver | | | 10,000 | | | | 7,000 | |
UDF IV Fin VII Legacy Revolver | | | 19,000 | | | | 12,000 | |
UDF IV Fin VI CTB Revolver | | | 40,000 | | | | 31,000 | |
Independent Bank Revolver | | | 28,000 | | | | 19,000 | |
Waterfall 4 Loan | | | 44,000 | | | | - | |
Waterfall 3 Loan | | | 19,000 | | | | - | |
Capital Bank Revolver | | | 3,000 | | | | - | |
Total | | $ | 261,000 | | | $ | 109,000 | |
As of March 31, 2015, approximately $50,000 in unpaid Debt Financing Fees are included in accrued liabilities – related parties. As of December 31, 2014, there were no unpaid Debt Financing Fees included in accrued liabilities – related parties.
Credit Enhancement Fees
We and our wholly-owned subsidiaries will occasionally enter into financing arrangements that require guarantees from entities affiliated with us. These guarantees require us to pay fees (“Credit Enhancement Fees”) to our affiliated entities as consideration for their guarantees. These Credit Enhancement Fees are either expensed as incurred or recorded as a prepaid asset and amortized, based on the terms of the guarantee agreements.
The following table represents the approximate amount included in general and administrative – related parties expense for the periods indicated associated with Credit Enhancement Fees paid to UDF III for its guarantees of our lines of credit, as discussed in Note F. The general partner of our Advisor is also the general partner of UMTH LD, our asset manager. UMTH LD is the general partner of UDF III. UDF III has received an opinion from Jackson Claborn, Inc., an independent appraiser, that these credit enhancements are fair and at least as reasonable as credit enhancements with unaffiliated entities in similar circumstances.
| | For the Three Months Ended March 31, | |
Facility | | 2015 | | | 2014 | |
UDF IV HF CTB Revolver | | $ | 51,000 | | | $ | 25,000 | |
CTB Revolver | | | 44,000 | | | | 36,000 | |
Prosperity Revolver | | | 35,000 | | | | - | |
UDF IV Fin VI CTB Revolver | | | 33,000 | | | | 13,000 | |
Total | | $ | 163,000 | | | $ | 74,000 | |
As of both March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, approximately $56,000 is included in accrued liabilities – related parties associated with Credit Enhancement Fees payable to our Advisor or its affiliates.
Advisor Expense Reimbursement
For the three months ended March 31, 2015, approximately $6,000 is included in general and administrative – related parties expense in connection with the Advisor Expense Reimbursement discussed further in Note B above. As of both March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, approximately $2,000 is included in accrued liabilities – related parties associated with the Advisor Expense Reimbursement.
Summary of Payments to Related Parties
The table below summarizes the approximate payments to related parties for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and the year ended December 31, 2014:
Payee | | Purpose | | For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 | | | For the Year Ended December 31, 2014 | |
UMTH GS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Management Fees | | $ | 2,451,000 | | | | 93 | % | | $ | 9,751,000 | | | 87 | % |
| | Debt Financing Fees | | | 13,000 | | | | * | | | | 754,000 | | | 7 | % |
| | Advisor Expense Reimbursement | | | 6,000 | | | | * | | | | 12,000 | | | * | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
UMTH LD | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Acquisition and Origination Fees | | | - | | | | - | | | | 259,000 | | | 2 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
UDF III | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Credit Enhancement Fees | | | 164,000 | | | | 7 | % | | | 416,000 | | | 4 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Payments | | | | $ | 2,634,000 | | | | 100 | % | | $ | 11,192,000 | | | 100 | % |
* Less than 1%
The table below summarizes the approximate expenses associated with related parties for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014:
| | For the Three Months Ended March 31, | |
Purpose | | 2015 | | | 2014 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Management Fees | | $ | 2,488,000 | | | | 100 | % | | $ | 2,700,000 | | | | 100 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Management Fees – related party | | $ | 2,488,000 | | | | 100 | % | | $ | 2,700,000 | | | | 100 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Amortization of Debt Financing Fees | | $ | 261,000 | | | | 61 | % | | $ | 109,000 | | | | 9 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Acquisition and Origination Fees | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,083,000 | | | | 85 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Credit Enhancement Fees | | | 164,000 | | | | 38 | % | | | 74,000 | | | | 6 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Advisor Expense Reimbursement | | | 6,000 | | | | 1 | % | | | - | | | | - | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total general and administrative – related parties | | $ | 431,000 | | | | 100 | % | | $ | 1,266,000 | | | | 100 | % |
Loan Participation Interest – Related Parties
A majority of our trustees (including a majority of our independent trustees) who are not otherwise interested in these transactions have approved the following loan participation interest – related parties agreements as being fair and reasonable to us and on terms and conditions not less favorable to us than those available from unaffiliated third parties.
Buffington Participation
On December 18, 2009, we entered into a participation agreement (the “Buffington Participation”) with UMT Home Finance, LP (“UMTHF”), an affiliated Delaware limited partnership, pursuant to which we purchased a participation interest in UMTHF’s construction loan to Buffington Texas Classic Homes, LLC (“Buffington Classic”), an affiliated Texas limited liability company. Our Advisor also serves as the advisor for UMT, which owns 100% of the interests in UMTHF. UMTH LD has a minority limited partnership interest in Buffington Homebuilding Group, Ltd., which is the parent of Buffington Classic. The Buffington Participation matured and was not renewed on October 28, 2014.
Buffington Classic Participation
On March 24, 2010, we entered into a participation agreement (the “Buffington Classic Participation”) with UDF III pursuant to which we purchased a 100% participation interest in UDF III’s lot inventory line of credit loan facility with Buffington Classic (the “Buffington Classic Line”). The general partner of our Advisor is also the general partner of UMTH LD, our asset manager. UMTH LD is the general partner of UDF III, and UMTH LD has a minority limited partnership interest in Buffington Homebuilding Group, Ltd., which is the parent of Buffington Classic. We received payment in full for the Buffington Classic Participation on August 8, 2014.
TR Finished Lot Participation
On June 30, 2010, we purchased a participation interest (the “TR Finished Lot Participation”) in a finished lot loan (the “Travis Ranch II Finished Lot Loan”) made by UDF III to CTMGT Travis Ranch II, LLC, an unaffiliated Texas limited liability company. Our asset manager, UMTH LD, is also the general partner of UDF III. On December 17, 2014, UDF III sold its interest in the Travis Ranch II Finished Lot Loan to an unrelated third party and our participation in this loan was paid in full.
TR Paper Lot Participation
On June 30, 2010, we purchased a participation interest (the “TR Paper Lot Participation”) in a paper lot loan (the “Travis Ranch Paper Lot Loan”) from UDF III to CTMGT Travis Ranch, LLC, an unaffiliated Texas limited liability company. The general partner of our Advisor is also the general partner of UMTH LD, our asset manager. UMTH LD is the general partner of UDF III. The TR Paper Lot Participation is due and payable in full on January 28, 2016.
Pine Trace Participation
On May 31, 2012, we entered into a participation agreement (the “Pine Trace Participation”) with UMT Home Finance III, L.P. (“UMTHFIII”), an affiliated Delaware limited partnership, pursuant to which we purchased a participation interest in UMTHFIII’s loan (the “Pine Trace Loan”) to Pine Trace Village, LLC an unaffiliated Texas limited liability company (“Pine Trace”). Our Advisor also serves as the advisor for UMT, which owns 100% of the interests in UMTHFIII. Effective March 29, 2015, the Pine Trace Loan was amended resulting in a current maturity date of March 29, 2016. The Pine Trace Participation has also been extended to March 29, 2016 in connection with this amendment.In determining whether to extend this participation, we evaluated the economic conditions, the estimated value and performance of the underlying collateral, the guarantor, adverse situations that may affect the borrower’s ability to pay or the value of the collateral and other relevant factors.
Northpointe Participation
On June 11, 2012, we entered into a participation agreement (the “Northpointe Participation”) with UDF III pursuant to which we purchased a participation interest in UDF III’s loan (the “Northpointe Loan”) to UDF Northpointe, LLC, an unaffiliated Texas limited liability company (“Northpointe”). The general partner of our Advisor is also the general partner of UMTH LD, our asset manager. UMTH LD is the general partner of UDF III. The Northpointe Participation is due and payable in full on June 4, 2015.
Northpointe II Participation
On May 2, 2013, we entered into a participation agreement (the “Northpointe II Participation”) with UDF III pursuant to which we purchased a participation interest in UDF III’s loan (the “Northpointe II Loan”) to UDF Northpointe II, LLC (“Northpointe II”), an affiliated Delaware limited partnership. The general partner of our Advisor is also the general partner of UMTH LD, our asset manager. UMTH LD is the general partner of UDF III. The Northpointe II Participation is due and payable in full on December 28, 2015.
UMTHF Megatel Participation
On October 3, 2013, we entered into a participation agreement (the “UMTHF Megatel Participation”) with UMTHF pursuant to which we purchased a participation interest in UMTHF’s construction loan (the “UMTHF Megatel Loan”) to Megatel Homes II, LLC (“Megatel”). Our Advisor also serves as the advisor for UMT, which owns 100% of the interests in UMTHF. The UMTHF Megatel Participation matures and becomes due and payable in full as the final interim loan financed under the UMTHF Megatel Loan matures. As of March 31, 2015, the final interim loan financed under the UMTHF Megatel Loan is scheduled to mature on November 12, 2015.
URHF Buckingham Participation
On December 16, 2013, we entered into a participation agreement (the “URHF Buckingham Participation”) with URHF pursuant to which we purchased a participation interest in URHF’s $4.9 million loan (the “URHF Buckingham Loan”) to CTMGT Buckingham, LLC (“Buckingham”), a Texas limited liability company. Our Advisor also serves as the advisor for UMT, which owns 100% of the interests in URHF. The URHF Buckingham Participation is due and payable in full on June 28, 2016.
URHF Bratton Hill Participation
On December 16, 2013, we entered into a participation agreement (the “URHF Bratton Hill Participation”) with URHF pursuant to which we purchased a participation interest in URHF’s $3.0 million loan (the “URHF Bratton Hill Loan”) to BLD Bratton Hill, LLC (“Bratton Hill”), a Texas limited liability company. Our Advisor also serves as the advisor for UMT, which owns 100% of the interests in URHF. The URHF Bratton Hill Participation is due and payable in full on July 31, 2016.
URHF Glenmore Participation
On May 6, 2014, we entered into a participation agreement (the “URHF Glenmore Participation”) with URHF pursuant to which we purchased a participation interest in URHF’s $4.2 million loan (the “URHF Glenmore Loan”) to CADG Glenmore, LLC (“Glenmore”), an unaffiliated Texas limited liability company. Our Advisor also serves as the advisor for UMT, which owns 100% of the interests in URHF. Effective April 10, 2015, the URHF Glenmore Loan was amended resulting in a current maturity date of October 10, 2015. The URHF Glenmore Participation has also been extended to October 10, 2015 in connection with this amendment.In determining whether to extend this participation, we evaluated the economic conditions, the estimated value and performance of the underlying collateral, the guarantor, adverse situations that may affect the borrower’s ability to pay or the value of the collateral and other relevant factors.
URHF Gateway Participation
On May 6, 2014, we entered into a participation agreement (the “URHF Gateway Participation”) with URHF pursuant to which we purchased a participation interest in URHF’s $7.6 million loan (the “URHF Gateway Loan”) to CADG Gateway, LLC (“Gateway”), a Texas limited liability company. Our Advisor also serves as the advisor for UMT, which owns 100% of the interests in URHF. The URHF Gateway Participation is due and payable in full on January 15, 2017.
UMTHF Mason Park Participation
On October 6, 2014, we entered into a participation agreement (the “UMTHF Mason Park Participation”) with UMTHFIII pursuant to which we purchased a participation interest in UMTHFIII’s loan (the “Mason Park Loan”) to Buffington Mason Park, Ltd., an unaffiliated Texas limited partnership (“Mason Park”). Our Advisor also serves as the advisor for UMT, which owns 100% of the interests in UMTHFIII. The UMTHF Mason Park Participation is due and payable in full on April 26, 2016.
Summary Information
The chart below summarizes the approximate outstanding balance of each of our loans included in loan participation interest – related parties as of the date indicated:
Loan Name | | March 31, 2015 | | | December 31, 2014 | |
Buffington Participation | | $ | - | | | $ | - | |
Buffington Classic Participation | | | - | | | | - | |
TR Finished Lot Participation | | | - | | | | - | |
TR Paper Lot Participation | | | 15,260,000 | | | | 15,014,000 | |
Pine Trace Participation | | | 2,535,000 | | | | 3,766,000 | |
Northpointe Participation | | | 1,216,000 | | | | 1,216,000 | |
Northpointe II Participation | | | 10,204,000 | | | | 10,754,000 | |
UMTHF Megatel Participation | | | 5,317,000 | | | | 2,095,000 | |
URHF Buckingham Participation | | | 579,000 | | | | 153,000 | |
URHF Bratton Hill Participation | | | 29,000 | | | | 34,000 | |
URHF Glenmore Participation | | | 3,785,000 | | | | 3,700,000 | |
URHF Gateway Participation | | | 2,575,000 | | | | 2,349,000 | |
UMTHF Mason Park Participation | | | 1,598,000 | | | | 1,577,000 | |
Total | | $ | 43,098,000 | | | $ | 40,658,000 | |
The chart below summarizes the approximate accrued interest included in accrued receivable – related parties associated with each of our loans included in loan participation interest – related parties as of the date indicated:
Loan Name | | March 31, 2015 | | | December 31, 2014 | |
Buffington Participation | | $ | - | | | $ | - | |
Buffington Classic Participation | | | - | | | | - | |
TR Finished Lot Participation | | | - | | | | - | |
TR Paper Lot Participation | | | 1,171,000 | | | | 609,000 | |
Pine Trace Participation | | | 3,000 | | | | 111,000 | |
Northpointe Participation | | | 47,000 | | | | 11,000 | |
Northpointe II Participation | | | 127,000 | | | | 14,000 | |
UMTHF Megatel Participation | | | 2,000 | | | | 1,000 | |
URHF Buckingham Participation | | | 15,000 | | | | 2,000 | |
URHF Bratton Hill Participation | | | - | | | | - | |
URHF Glenmore Participation | | | 109,000 | | | | 74,000 | |
URHF Gateway Participation | | | 69,000 | | | | 48,000 | |
UMTHF Mason Park Participation | | | 184,000 | | | | 133,000 | |
Total | | $ | 1,727,000 | | | $ | 1,003,000 | |
The following table summarizes the approximate income included in interest income – related parties associated with each of our loans included in loan participation interest – related parties for the periods indicated:
| | For the Three Months Ended March 31, | |
Loan Name | | 2015 | | | 2014 | |
Buffington Participation | | $ | - | | | $ | 92,000 | |
Buffington Classic Participation | | | - | | | | 10,000 | |
TR Finished Lot Participation | | | - | | | | 111,000 | |
TR Paper Lot Participation | | | 562,000 | | | | 467,000 | |
Pine Trace Participation | | | 117,000 | | | | 214,000 | |
Northpointe Participation | | | 36,000 | | | | 47,000 | |
Northpointe II Participation | | | 304,000 | | | | 84,000 | |
UMTHF Megatel Participation | | | 126,000 | | | | 24,000 | |
URHF Buckingham Participation | | | 14,000 | | | | 35,000 | |
URHF Bratton Hill Participation | | | 1,000 | | | | 29,000 | |
URHF Glenmore Participation | | | 121,000 | | | | - | |
URHF Gateway Participation | | | 80,000 | | | | - | |
UMTHF Mason Park Participation | | | 51,000 | | | | - | |
Total | | $ | 1,412,000 | | | $ | 1,113,000 | |
Notes Receivable – Related Parties
A majority of our trustees (including a majority of our independent trustees) who are not otherwise interested in these transactions have approved the following notes receivable – related parties agreements as being fair and reasonable to us and on terms and conditions not less favorable to us than those available from unaffiliated third parties.
Buffington Classic CL
On April 30, 2010, we entered into a construction loan agreement with Buffington Classic (the “Buffington Classic CL”) through which we agreed to provide an interim construction loan facility to Buffington Classic. The general partner of our Advisor is also the general partner of UMTH LD, our asset manager. UMTH LD owns an investment in Buffington Homebuilding Group, Ltd., which is the parent of Buffington Classic. Our obligation to originate loans to Buffington Classic under the Buffington Classic CL terminated and was not renewed on October 28, 2014, at which point there was no outstanding balance.
HLL II Highland Farms Loan
Effective December 22, 2010, we made a finished lot loan (the “HLL II Highland Farms Loan”) of approximately $1.9 million to HLL II Land Acquisitions of Texas, L.P., an affiliated Texas limited partnership (“HLL II”). HLL II is a wholly owned subsidiary of UDF I. The general partner of our Advisor is also the general partner of UMTH LD, our asset manager. UMTH LD also serves as the asset manager of UDF I. Effective March 22, 2015 we amended the HLL II Highland Farms Loan, resulting in a current maturity date of March 22, 2016. In determining whether to extend this loan, we evaluated the economic conditions, the estimated value and performance of the underlying collateral, the guarantor, adverse situations that may affect the borrower’s ability to pay or the value of the collateral and other relevant factors.
HLL Hidden Meadows Loan
Effective February 17, 2011, we entered into a Loan Agreement providing for a $9.9 million loan (the “HLL Hidden Meadows Loan”) to be made to HLL Land Acquisitions of Texas, L.P., an affiliated Texas limited partnership (“HLL”). HLL is a wholly owned subsidiary of UDF I. The general partner of our Advisor is also the general partner of UMTH LD, our asset manager. UMTH LD also serves as the asset manager of UDF I. The HLL Hidden Meadows Loan was increased to $12.1 million pursuant to a Borrower’s Confirmation Certificate effective as of March 31, 2015. In determining whether to modify this loan, we evaluated the economic conditions, the estimated value and performance of the underlying collateral, the guarantor, adverse situations that may affect the borrower’s ability to pay or the value of the collateral and other relevant factors. The HLL Hidden Meadows Loan is due and payable in full on January 21, 2016.
In connection with the HLL Hidden Meadows Loan, HLL agreed to pay a $99,000 origination fee to us, which was funded at the closing of the HLL Hidden Meadows Loan. Revenue associated with this origination fee is included in commitment fee income – related parties and is recognized over the life of the loan.
Ash Creek Loan
Effective April 20, 2011, we entered into a $3.0 million loan agreement (the “Ash Creek Loan”) with UDF Ash Creek, LP (“UDF Ash Creek”), an affiliated Delaware limited partnership. UDF Ash Creek is a wholly owned subsidiary of UDF I. The general partner of our Advisor is also the general partner of UMTH LD, our asset manager. UMTH LD also serves as the asset manager of UDF I. The Ash Creek Loan is due and payable in full on October 20, 2015.
UDF TX Two Loan
On September 20, 2012, we entered into a loan purchase agreement with a third party to acquire a loan obligation (the “UDF TX Two Loan”) owing from UDF TX Two, L.P., an affiliated Texas limited partnership (“UDF TX Two”), for approximately $2.9 million. UDF I has a 50% partnership interest in UDF TX Two. Our asset manager, UMTH LD, also serves as the asset manager of UDF I. The general partner of our Advisor is also the general partner of UMTH LD. The UDF TX Two Loan was paid in full on October 9, 2014.
UDF PM Loan
Effective October 17, 2012, we entered into a $5.1 million loan agreement (the “UDF PM Loan”) with UDF PM, LLC (“UDF PM”), an affiliated Texas limited liability company. UDF PM is a wholly owned subsidiary of UDF I. The general partner of our Advisor is also the general partner of UMTH LD, our asset manager. UMTH LD also serves as the asset manager of UDF I. The UDF PM Loan is due and payable in full on October 17, 2015.
HLL IS Loan
Effective November 29, 2012, we entered into a $6.4 million loan agreement (the “HLL IS Loan”) with HLL. HLL is a wholly owned subsidiary of UDF I. The general partner of our Advisor is also the general partner of UMTH LD, our asset manager. UMTH LD also serves as the asset manager of UDF I. The HLL IS Loan is due and payable in full on November 29, 2015.
In connection with the HLL IS Loan, HLL agreed to pay a $64,000 origination fee to us, which was funded at the closing of the HLL IS Loan. Revenue associated with this origination fee is included in commitment fee income – related parties and is recognized over the life of the loan.
One KR Loan
Effective December 14, 2012, we entered into a $15.3 million loan agreement (the “One KR Loan”) with One KR Venture, L.P., an affiliated Texas limited partnership (“One KR”). One KR is a wholly owned subsidiary of UDF I. The general partner of our Advisor is also the general partner of UMTH LD, our asset manager. UMTH LD also serves as the asset manager of UDF I. The One KR Loan was increased to $15.7 million pursuant to a Borrower’s Confirmation Certificate effective as of March 31, 2015. In determining whether to modify this loan, we evaluated the economic conditions, the estimated value and performance of the underlying collateral, the guarantor, adverse situations that may affect the borrower’s ability to pay or the value of the collateral and other relevant factors. The One KR Loan is due and payable in full on June 14, 2016.
In connection with the One KR Loan, One KR agreed to pay a $153,000 origination fee to us, which was funded at the closing of the One KR Loan. Revenue associated with this origination fee is included in commitment fee income – related parties and is recognized over the life of the loan.
Rowe Lane Loan
Effective February 18, 2014, we entered into a $7.5 million loan agreement (the “Rowe Lane Loan”) with Rowe Lane. Rowe Lane is a wholly owned subsidiary of UDF I. The general partner of our Advisor is the general partner of UMTH LD, our asset manager, and UMTH LD also serves as the asset manager of UDF I. The Rowe Lane Loan matures and becomes due and payable in full on February 18, 2018.
In connection with the Rowe Lane Loan, Rowe Lane agreed to pay an origination fee of approximately $75,000 to us, which was funded at the closing of the Rowe Lane Loan. Revenue associated with this origination fee is included in commitment fee income – related parties and is recognized over the life of the loan.
BRHG Loan
On August 29, 2014, we entered into an $11.5 million loan (the “BRHG Loan”) with BRHG. BRHG is a wholly owned subsidiary of BR Homebuilding. John R. (“Bobby”) Ray, a trustee of UDF IV, Hollis Greenlaw, our Chief Executive Officer and a trustee of UDF IV, and Todd Etter, Chairman and partner of UMTH, each own approximately 25% of the common equity of BR Homebuilding and direct the management of BR Homebuilding. UMTH owns all of the limited partnership interests of UMTH LD, our asset manager. The BRHG Loan matures and becomes due and payable in full on August 29, 2021.
Stoneleigh Loan
Effective October 13, 2014, we entered into a $13.9 million loan agreement (the “Stoneleigh Loan”) with Stoneleigh. UDF LOF owns a 75% interest in Stoneleigh. Our asset manager, UMTH LD, also serves as the asset manager of UDF LOF. The general partner of our Advisor also serves as the general partner of UMTH LD. UMTH LD controls 100% of the partnership interests of the general partner of UDF LOF. The Stoneleigh Loan matures and becomes due and payable in full on October 13, 2017.
One KR Venture Loan
Effective December 30, 2014, we entered into a $5.3 million loan agreement (the “One KR Venture Loan”) with One KR. One KR is a wholly owned subsidiary of UDF I. The general partner of our Advisor is also the general partner of UMTH LD, our asset manager. UMTH LD also serves as the asset manager of UDF I. The One KR Venture Loan matures and becomes due and payable in full on December 30, 2016.
Summary Information
The chart below summarizes the approximate outstanding balance of each of our loans included in notes receivable – related parties as of the date indicated:
Loan Name | | March 31, 2015 | | | December 31, 2014 | |
Buffington Classic CL | | $ | - | | | $ | - | |
HLL II Highland Farms Loan | | | 1,756,000 | | | | 1,773,000 | |
HLL Hidden Meadows Loan | | | 11,956,000 | | | | 11,317,000 | |
Ash Creek Loan | | | 1,440,000 | | | | 1,428,000 | |
UDF TX Two Loan | | | - | | | | - | |
UDF PM Loan | | | 5,085,000 | | | | 4,989,000 | |
HLL IS Loan | | | 2,247,000 | | | | 2,761,000 | |
One KR Loan | | | 15,384,000 | | | | 13,669,000 | |
Rowe Lane Loan | | | 4,839,000 | | | | 4,879,000 | |
BRHG Loan | | | 11,500,000 | | | | 11,500,000 | |
Stoneleigh Loan | | | 7,882,000 | | | | 7,882,000 | |
One KR Venture Loan | | | 1,362,000 | | | | 423,000 | |
Total | | $ | 63,451,000 | | | $ | 60,621,000 | |
The chart below summarizes the approximate accrued interest included in accrued receivable – related parties associated with each of our loans included in notes receivable – related parties as of the date indicated:
Loan Name | | March 31, 2015 | | | December 31, 2014 | |
Buffington Classic CL | | $ | - | | | $ | - | |
HLL II Highland Farms Loan | | | 48,000 | | | | 6,000 | |
HLL Hidden Meadows Loan | | | 98,000 | | | | 404,000 | |
Ash Creek Loan | | | 54,000 | | | | 8,000 | |
UDF TX Two Loan | | | - | | | | - | |
UDF PM Loan | | | 296,000 | | | | 134,000 | |
HLL IS Loan | | | 47,000 | | | | 32,000 | |
One KR Loan | | | 351,000 | | | | 62,000 | |
Rowe Lane Loan | | | 72,000 | | | | 71,000 | |
BRHG Loan | | | 864,000 | | | | 496,000 | |
Stoneleigh Loan | | | 428,000 | | | | 672,000 | |
One KR Venture Loan | | | 39,000 | | | | - | |
Total | | $ | 2,297,000 | | | $ | 1,885,000 | |
The following table summarizes the approximate income included in interest income – related parties associated with each of our loans included in notes receivable – related parties for the period indicated:
| | For the Three Months Ended March 31, | |
Loan Name | | 2015 | | | 2014 | |
Buffington Classic CL | | $ | - | | | $ | - | |
HLL II Highland Farms Loan | | | 56,000 | | | | 49,000 | |
HLL Hidden Meadows Loan | | | 373,000 | | | | 350,000 | |
Ash Creek Loan | | | 46,000 | | | | 55,000 | |
UDF TX Two Loan | | | - | | | | 16,000 | |
UDF PM Loan | | | 162,000 | | | | 125,000 | |
HLL IS Loan | | | 80,000 | | | | 83,000 | |
One KR Loan | | | 465,000 | | | | 314,000 | |
Rowe Lane Loan | | | 156,000 | | | | 38,000 | |
BRHG Loan | | | 369,000 | | | | - | |
Stoneleigh Loan | | | 253,000 | | | | - | |
One KR Venture Loan | | | 39,000 | | | | - | |
Total | | $ | 1,999,000 | | | $ | 1,030,000 | |
Commitment Fee Income
We and our wholly-owned subsidiaries will occasionally enter into loan agreements with affiliated entities that require origination fees to be funded to us at the closing of the loan. These origination fees are recognized as revenue over the life of the resulting loan and this revenue is included in commitment fee income – related parties.
The following table represents the approximate origination fees included in commitment fee income – related parties associated with each loan for the periods indicated:
| | For the Three Months Ended March 31, | |
Loan Name | | 2015 | | | 2014 | |
HLL II Highland Farms Loan | | $ | - | | | $ | - | |
HLL Hidden Meadows Loan | | | 2,000 | | | | 6,000 | |
HLL IS Loan | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,000 | |
One KR Loan | | | 13,000 | | | | 13,000 | |
Rowe Lane Loan | | | 5,000 | | | | 3,000 | |
Total | | $ | 25,000 | | | $ | 27,000 | |
J. Concentration of Credit Risk
Financial instruments that potentially expose us to concentrations of credit risk are primarilycash and cash equivalents, accrued interest receivable, loan participation interest – related parties, notes receivable and notes receivable – related parties.
We maintain deposits in financial institutions that may at times exceed amounts covered by insurance provided by the United States Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”). We have not experienced any losses related to amounts in excess of FDIC limits.
As of March 31, 2015, approximately 99% of our real property loans and investments are secured by or related to properties located in Texas and approximately 1% of our real property loans and investments are secured by properties located in Florida. In addition, we have one real property loan secured by property in North Carolina which represents less than 1% of our real property loans and investments.
We may invest in multiple secured loans that share a common borrower. The bankruptcy, insolvency or other inability of any borrower that is the subject of multiple loans to pay interest or repay principal on its loans would have adverse consequences on our income and reduce the amount of funds available for distribution to investors. The more concentrated our portfolio is with one or a few borrowers, the greater credit risk we face. The loss of any one of these borrowers would have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.
We did not have any individual loans to borrowers that accounted for over 10% of the outstanding balance of our portfolio as of March 31, 2015. As of March 31, 2015, we have invested approximately 60% of the outstanding balance of our portfolio in 74 loans to our largest group of related borrowers.In addition, we are participating in 7 loans originated by our affiliates to the same group of related borrowers, representing an additional 6% of the outstanding balance of our loan portfolio.
K. Subsequent Events
On April 2, 2015, our board of trustees authorized monthly distributions of $0.1367 per share for the second quarter of 2015 payable on April 27, May 26 and June 25, 2015 to shareholders of record at the close of business on April 15, May 15 and June 15, 2015, respectively.
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our accompanying consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto:
Forward-Looking Statements
This section of the quarterly report contains forward-looking statements, including discussion and analysis of us, our financial condition, amounts of anticipated cash distributions to common shareholders in the future and other matters. These forward-looking statements are not historical facts but are the intent, belief or current expectations of our management based on their knowledge and understanding of our business and industry. Words such as “may,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” “would,” “could,” “should” and variations of these words and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements are not guaranties of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond our control, are difficult to predict and could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or forecasted in the forward-looking statements.
Forward-looking statements that were true at the time made may ultimately prove to be incorrect or false. We caution you not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which reflect our management’s view only as of the date of this quarterly report on Form 10-Q. We undertake no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes to future operating results. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from any forward-looking statements made in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q include the following:
| · | changes in general economic conditions, the real estate market and the credit market; |
| · | increases in development costs that may exceed estimates; |
| · | increases in interest rates, decreases in residential lot take down or purchase rates; |
| · | our borrowers’ inability to sell residential lots; |
| · | potential need to fund development costs not completed by the initial borrower or other capital expenditures out of operating cash flows; |
| · | economic fluctuations in Texas, where our investments are geographically concentrated; |
| · | retention of our senior management team; |
| · | changes in property taxes; |
| · | legislative and regulatory changes, including changes to laws governing the taxation of REITs; |
| · | the availability of capital and financing; |
| · | restrictive covenants in our credit facilities; and |
| · | our ability to remain qualified as a REIT. |
The forward-looking statements should be read in light of the risk factors identified in the “Risk Factors” section of this quarterly report on Form 10-Q and our 2014 10-K, as filed with the SEC.
Overview
We are an externally-managed Maryland real estate investment trust formed on May 28, 2008 primarily to generate current interest income by investing in loans secured by residential real estate and by producing profits from investments in residential real estate. On June 4, 2014, we listed our common shares of beneficial interest on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol “UDF” and concurrently commenced our Tender Offer. On August 4, 2014, we established our New DRIP, began offering shares pursuant to our Amended Secondary DRIP Offering and filed a $750 million Shelf Registration. No offerings have been commenced pursuant to the Shelf Registration. For further discussion of our New DRIP, Amended Secondary DRIP Offering and our Shelf Registration, see Note C to the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
We made an election under Section 856(c) of the Internal Revenue Code to be taxed as a REIT, beginning with the taxable year ended December 31, 2010, which was the first year in which we had material operations. As a REIT, we generally are not subject to federal income tax on income that we distribute to our shareholders. If we later fail to qualify as a REIT in any taxable year, we will be subject to federal income tax on our taxable income at regular corporate rates and may not be permitted to qualify for treatment as a REIT for federal income tax purposes for four years following the year in which our qualification is denied, unless we are entitled to relief under certain statutory provisions. Such an event could materially and adversely affect our net income. However, we believe that we are organized and operate in a manner that will enable us to remain qualified as a REIT for federal income tax purposes.
We primarily originate, purchase, participate in and hold for investment secured loans made directly by us or indirectly through our affiliates to persons and entities for the acquisition and development of parcels of real property as single-family residential lots or mixed-use master planned residential communities, for the construction of single-family homes and for completed model homes. We also make direct investments in land for development into single-family lots, home construction and portfolios of finished lots and model homes; provide credit enhancements to real estate developers, home builders, land bankers and other real estate investors; and may purchase participations in, or finance for other real estate investors the purchase of, securitized real estate loan pools and discounted cash flows secured by state, county, municipal or other similar assessments levied on real property. We also may enter into joint ventures with unaffiliated real estate developers, home builders, land bankers and other real estate investors, or with other United Development Funding-sponsored programs, to originate or acquire, as the case may be, the same kind of secured loans or real estate investments we may originate or acquire directly.
As of March 31, 2015, substantially all of our investments, including 128 loans, are in Texas. In addition, we have 3 loans in Florida and 1 loan in North Carolina. We monitor the fundamentals of supply and demand, such as housing inventory and absorption, population growth, employment, consumer confidence, household formation, home prices, rents and median incomes, in the markets and submarkets in which we make loans and where we may expand our operations in the future. We also monitor movements in home prices and the presence of market disruption activity, such as investor or speculator activity. Further, we study new home starts, new home closings, finished homes inventories, finished lot inventories, existing home sales, foreclosures, absorption, finished lots and land prices and changes in the levels of sales incentives and discounts in a market.
We believe that the overall housing market continues to recover and strengthen, and that the recovery will vary by market, led by those housing markets with stronger demand fundamentals and more balanced supplies of land and housing inventory relative to demand. We believe that the continued strengthening of the recovery depends on adequate supplies of both finished lots and homes available for purchase, as well as the continued recovery of the consumer. Consumer confidence and household formations increased significantly during 2014, reflecting improvement in employment levels, wage growth and economic growth.
We believe that our continued revenue growth and improved financial performance will come from a greater presence in our established markets and from possible entry into new markets. While the pace of improvement in those markets may be uneven, we expect demand to continue to rise at a moderate rate over an extended period of time, driven by economic improvement, job creation, historically low interest rates, attractive housing affordability levels, continued relaxation of the mortgage underwriting environment, low production of single-family lots and homes and an increase in the number of household formations. We believe that we are well positioned to benefit from the opportunities arising from the tight supply of debt capital for single-family land acquisition and development and the substantial demand for that type of financing. Nevertheless, the pace of the housing recovery and our future results could be negatively affected by weakening economic conditions, increases in unemployment or underemployment, decreases in housing demand or home affordability, significant increases in mortgage interest rates or tightening of mortgage lending standards. In some instances, the loans we make will be junior in the right of repayment to senior lenders. As senior lenders reengage or interest rates and advance rates available to our borrowers increase, demand for our mortgage loans may decrease, and vice versa.
We face a risk of loss resulting from adverse changes in interest rates. Changes in interest rates may impact demand for our real estate finance products, the rate of interest we receive on our loans receivable and the rate of interest we pay on outstanding loans. If interest rates increase or if mortgage financing underwriting criteria become more restrictive, demand for single-family residences may decrease, and developers and builders may be unable to generate sufficient cash flow from the sale of land parcels, finished lots or homes to repay loans from us.
Our loan portfolio, consisting of notes receivable, notes receivable – related parties and loan participation interest – related parties, grew from approximately $508.5 million as of December 31, 2013, to approximately $609.6 million as of December 31, 2014, to approximately $619.4 million as of March 31, 2015. With the increase in our loan portfolio, our revenues, the majority of which is from recognizing interest income associated with our loan portfolio, also increased.
Our working capital reserves may be invested in short-term, highly-liquid investments including, but not limited to, government obligations, bank certificates of deposit, short-term debt obligations and interest-bearing accounts.Our cash balances were approximately $13.3 million and $30.5 million as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.
We use debt as a means of providing additional funds for the acquisition or origination of secured loans, acquisition of properties and the diversification of our portfolio.Interest expense associated with our indebtedness was approximately $2.6 million and $363,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The increase in interest expense is a result of an increase in our aggregate borrowings from approximately $30.5 million as of December 31, 2013, to approximately $170.2 million and $173.6 million as of December 31, 2014 and March 31, 2015, respectively.
Net income was approximately $14.3 million and $11.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, and net income per share of beneficial interest was approximately $0.47 and $0.37, respectively, for the same periods. Our net income per share of beneficial interest is calculated based on net income divided by the weighted average shares of beneficial interest outstanding.
As of March 31, 2015, we had 132 outstanding loan agreements, with maximum loan amounts totaling approximately $988.9 million. Of the 132 loans outstanding as of March 31, 2015, 10 loans totaling approximately $63.5 million and 10 loans totaling approximately $43.1 million are included in notes receivable – related parties, net and loan participation interest – related parties, net, respectively, on our balance sheet. In addition, as of March 31, 2015, we had 55 finished single-family residential lots included in our lot inventory balance of approximately $7.6 million.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Our accounting policies have been established to conform to GAAP. The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to use judgment in the application of accounting policies, including making estimates and assumptions. These judgments affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the dates of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting periods. If management’s judgment or interpretation of the facts and circumstances relating to various transactions had been different, it is possible that different accounting policies would have been applied, thus resulting in a different presentation of the consolidated financial statements. Additionally, other companies may utilize different estimates that may impact comparability of our results of operations to those of companies in similar businesses.
Management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations are based upon our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with GAAP. The preparation of these consolidated financial statements requires our management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. On a regular basis, we evaluate these estimates, including investment impairment. These estimates are based on management’s historical industry experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
There have been no significant changes to our critical accounting policies as disclosed in our 2014 10-K.
Recent Accounting Updates
Recent accounting updates are included in Note B to our accompanying consolidated financial statements.
Lot Inventory and Loan Portfolio
Lot Inventory
As of March 31, 2015, we have 55 finished single-family residential lots included in our lot inventory balance of approximately $7.6 million. We have option agreements in place to sell these lots with terms ranging from 24 to 30 months.
Loan Portfolio
For loans in which we are a subordinate lender, we are generally second in lien priority behind the senior lender. In some cases, we permit builders to file performance deeds of trust in second priority behind the senior lender. In such cases, we are generally third in lien priority behind the senior lender and the builder performance deeds of trust. For loans in which we are a subordinate lender, the aggregate of all loan balances on an individual project, both senior and subordinated, divided by the value of the collateral is 85% or less at origination, unless substantial justification to exceed an 85% loan-to-value ratio exists because of the presence of other underwriting criteria.
We may secure our loans with pledges of equity interests in lieu of, or in addition to, real property liens. Pledges of equity interests are documented by pledge agreements, assignments of equity interests, and uniform commercial code (“UCC”) financing statements. In some cases, we also secure assignments of distributions to secure our pledges of equity interests. Should a loan secured by a pledge of equity interests default, we may foreclose on the pledge of equity interests through a personal property foreclosure under the terms of the pledge agreement and the UCC.
We may secure our loans with assignments of reimbursement rights in lieu of, or in addition to, real property liens. Assignments of reimbursement rights are documented by deeds of trust or by assignments and UCC financing statements. Should a loan secured by an assignment of reimbursement rights default, we may foreclose on the reimbursement rights either in conjunction with a real property foreclosure or through a personal property foreclosure under the terms of the UCC.
In addition, our board of trustees has approved a builder equity loan to BRHG, an affiliated party, for the purpose of partially financing the acquisition by BRHG of Scott Felder Homes, a homebuilder operating in the Austin and San Antonio, Texas markets. This loan is not secured by real estate or by a pledge of the equity interest in the borrower. For further discussion of the loan to BRHG, see Note I to the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
As of March 31, 2015, we had 10 outstanding participation agreements with related parties with aggregate, maximum loan amounts of approximately $76.2 million (with an unfunded balance of approximately $13.5 million) and 10 related party note agreements with aggregate, maximum loan amounts totaling approximately $82.2 million (with an unfunded balance of approximately $12.6 million). Additionally, we had 112 outstanding note agreements with third parties with aggregate, maximum loan amounts of approximately $830.5 million, of which approximately $185.0 million had yet to be funded.
The participation agreements outstanding as of March 31, 2015 are made to borrower entities which may hold ownership interests in projects in addition to the project funded by us and/or may be secured by multiple single-family residential communities. Certain participation agreements are secured by a personal guarantee of the borrower in addition to a lien on the real property or the equity interests in the entity that holds the real property. The outstanding aggregate principal amount of mortgage notes held by us as of March 31, 2015 are secured by properties located in the Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, Houston, San Antonio and Lubbock metropolitan markets in Texas as well as Tampa and Orlando, Floridaand Mint Hill, North Carolina. Security for such loans takes the form of either a direct security interest represented by a first or second lien on the respective property and/or an indirect security interest represented by a pledge of the ownership interests of the entity which holds title to the property.
Security
As of March 31, 2015, approximately 90% of our loans were secured by multiple security interests or a security interest and a repayment guaranty. Additional security interests for our loans include reimbursements of development costs due to the developer being under contract with districts or municipalities, pledges of equity interests (generally, partnership interests or limited liability company interests, as applicable) that are documented by pledge agreements, assignments of equity interests, assignments of distributions from equity interests, assignments of lot sale contracts, cross collateralization agreements and subordinate deeds of trust. We also utilize guarantees to secure our loans.
The table below represents the primary form of security and the approximate associated loan balance for each of our loans for the period indicated.
| | As of March 31, 2015 | |
Primary Security | | # of Loans | | | Loan Balance | | | % of Total Loan Balance | |
Parcels of land under development or to be developed | | | 56 | | | $ | 285,495,000 | | | | 45 | % |
Finished lots | | | 40 | | | | 73,040,000 | | | | 12 | % |
Parcels of land under development or to be developed and finished lots | | | 17 | | | | 125,012,000 | | | | 20 | % |
Model and single-family homes | | | 5 | | | | 55,900,000 | | | | 9 | % |
Pledge of equity interests in borrower or borrower affiliate | | | 8 | | | | 47,583,000 | | | | 7 | % |
Reimbursements of development costs | | | 4 | | | | 28,946,000 | | | | 5 | % |
Unsecured | | | 2 | | | | 11,510,000 | | | | 2 | % |
TOTAL | | | 132 | | | $ | 627,486,000 | | | | 100 | % |
In addition to the primary form of security identified above, each of our outstanding loans may be secured by other forms of collateral, as reflected in the information below, as of March 31, 2015:
| · | 87 loans, representing approximately 61% of the aggregate principal amount of the outstanding loans, include a first lien on the respective property as security for the loan; |
| · | 42 loans, representing approximately 42% of the aggregate principal amount of the outstanding loans, include a second lien on the respective property as security for the loan; |
| · | 23 loans, representing approximately 21% of the aggregate principal amount of the outstanding loans, include a pledge of some or all of the equity interests in the developer entity or other parent entity that owns the borrower entity as security for the loan; |
| · | 32 loans, representing approximately 37% of the aggregate principal amount of the outstanding loans, include reimbursements of development costs due to the developer under contracts with districts and municipalities as security for the loan; |
| · | 108 loans, representing approximately 72% of the aggregate principal amount of the outstanding loans, include a guarantee of the principals or parent companies of the borrower as security for the loan. |
The following table summarizes our real property loans as of March 31, 2015:
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Borrower | | Lender (1) | | Location | | Collateral (2) | | Rate | | | Date | | Date (3) | | Amount (3) | | | Balance | | | Receipts | | | Receipts | | | Receipts | | | Balance | |
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Notes Receivable - Related Parties | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
HLL II Land Acquisitions of Texas, LP | | UDF IV AC | | San Antonio, TX | | 1st lien; 17 finished lots; 147 paper lots | | | 13 | % | | 12/22/2010 | | 3/22/2016 | | $ | 1,854,200 | | | $ | 1,755,659 | | | $ | 19,617 | | | $ | 85,913 | | | $ | 101,404 | | | $ | - | |
HLL Land Acquisitions of Texas, LP | | UDF IV FVIII | | Houston, TX | | 1st lien and reimbursements; 108 paper lots; 94.619 acres | | | 13 | % | | 2/17/2011 | | 1/21/2016 | | | 12,053,969 | | | | 11,956,254 | | | | - | | | | 1,015,179 | | | | - | | | | - | |
UDF Ash Creek, LP | | UDF IV | | Dallas, TX | | 1st lien; 9 finished lots; 28 paper lots | | | 13 | % | | 4/20/2011 | | 10/20/2015 | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 1,440,397 | | | | - | | | | 412,702 | | | | 934,197 | | | | 136,993 | |
UDF PM, LLC | | UDF IV | | Lubbock, TX | | Reimbursements | | | 13 | % | | 10/17/2012 | | 10/17/2015 | | | 5,087,250 | | | | 5,084,712 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 2,538 | |
HLL Land Acquisitions of Texas, LP | | UDF IV FII | | San Antonio, TX | | 1st lien; 33 finished lots | | | 13 | % | | 11/29/2012 | | 11/29/2015 | | | 6,414,410 | | | | 2,247,155 | | | | 1,470,584 | | | | 779,135 | | | | 1,751,811 | | | | 165,724 | |
One KR Venture, LP | | UDF IV AC | | San Antonio, TX | | 1st lien and pledge of equity; 13 finished lots; 258.5 acres | | | 13 | % | | 12/14/2012 | | 6/14/2016 | | | 15,735,064 | | | | 15,384,263 | | | | - | | | | 1,664,294 | | | | 4,866,556 | | | | - | |
Rowe Lane 285, LP | | UDF IV | | Travis County, TX; Williamson County, TX | | 2nd lien and reimbursements; 285 paper lots | | | 13 | % | | 2/18/2014 | | 2/18/2018 | | | 7,457,000 | | | | 4,838,627 | | | | - | | | | 205,086 | | | | - | | | | 2,413,287 | |
BRHG TX-1, LLC | | UDF IV | | Austin, TX | | Unsecured; equity in homebuilder | | | 13 | % | | 8/29/2014 | | 8/29/2021 | | | 11,500,000 | | | | 11,500,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Maple Wolf Stoneleigh, LLC | | UDF IV | | Dallas, TX | | 1st lien; 12 condominium units | | | 13 | % | | 10/13/2014 | | 10/13/2017 | | | 13,851,000 | | | | 7,881,942 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 5,969,058 | |
One KR Venture, LP | | UDF IV FVIII | | San Antonio, TX | | 1st lien; 107 paper lots | | | 13 | % | | 12/30/2014 | | 12/30/2016 | | | 5,250,000 | | | | 1,362,334 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 3,887,666 | |
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Subtotal - Notes Receivable - Related Parties | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 82,202,893 | | | $ | 63,451,343 | | | $ | 1,490,201 | | | $ | 4,162,309 | | | $ | 7,653,968 | | | $ | 12,575,266 | |
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Notes Receivable - Non-Related Parties | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
CTMGT Granbury, LLC | | UDF IV FI | | Hood County, TX | | 1st lien, 552 acres; 2nd lien, 1,541.338 acres; reimbursements | | | 13 | % | | 5/21/2010 | | 5/21/2015 | | $ | 16,000,000 | | | $ | 14,016,085 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 1,983,915 | |
Crescent Estates Custom Homes, LP | | UDF IV FII | | Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX | | 1st lien; 8 homes | | | 13 | % | | 6/10/2010 | | 6/10/2015 | | | 4,000,000 | | | | 1,654,523 | | | | - | | | | 2,132,510 | | | | 4,109,611 | | | | - | |
CTMGT Land Holdings, LP | | UDF IV | | Rockwall County, TX | | 2nd lien and reimbursements; 807.906 acres | | | 14 | % | | 7/23/2010 | | 1/28/2016 | | | 25,012,000 | | | | 19,884,268 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 3,191,870 | |
Megatel Homes II, LLC | | UDF IV HF | | Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX; Austin, TX; San Antonio, TX; Houston, TX; Lubbock, TX | | 1st lien; 153 homes | | | 13 | % | | 8/24/2011 | | 8/24/2015 | | | 40,000,000 | | | | 35,538,652 | | | | 10,391,539 | | | | 46,678,440 | | | | 34,987,757 | | | | - | |
Nuway Homes Texas, LP/Lexington 26, LP | | UDF IV HF | | Harris County, TX | | 1st lien homebuilding line; 9 homes | | | 13 | % | | 6/13/2014 | | 6/13/2015 | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 747,013 | | | | 305,259 | | | | 167,230 | | | | - | | | | 1,780,497 | |
165 Howe, LP | | UDF IV | | Denton and Tarrant County, TX | | Reimbursements | | | 13 | % | | 11/22/2010 | | 11/22/2015 | | | 2,575,000 | | | | 1,583,627 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
BHM Highpointe, LTD | | UDF IV FIV | | Austin, TX | | 1st lien; 25 finished lots | | | 13 | % | | 11/16/2010 | | 11/30/2014 | | | 2,858,309 | | | | 2,138,128 | | | | 75,199 | | | | 532,526 | | | | 254,421 | | | | - | |
The Resort at Eagle Mountain Lake, LP | | UDF IV | | Tarrant County, TX | | Reimbursements and pledge of equity; 116 acres | | | 13 | % | | 12/21/2010 | | 12/21/2015 | | | 8,715,000 | | | | 5,674,342 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 3,667,751 | | | | - | |
FH 295 LLC/CTMGT | | UDF IV AC | | Denton County, TX | | 1st lien, 2nd lien, reimbursements and pledge of equity; 10 finished lots and 1,218 paper lots | | | 15 | % | | 10/5/2010 | | 10/5/2015 | | | 22,342,515 | | | | 12,263,688 | | | | 2,851,894 | | | | 4,828,741 | | | | 8,406,785 | | | | - | |
CTMGT Williamsburg, LLC | | UDF IV FII | | Rockwall County, TX | | 1st lien and reimbursements; 18 finished lots and 220 paper lots | | | 13 | % | | 11/30/2011 | | 10/31/2015 | | | 24,500,000 | | | | 18,899,104 | | | | - | | | | 4,670,333 | | | | 1,431,964 | | | | - | |
UDF Sinclair, LP | | UDF IV AC | | San Antonio, TX | | 1st lien; 5 finished lots | | | 13 | % | | 2/16/2011 | | 12/31/2015 | | | 1,479,000 | | | | 42,675 | | | | - | | | | 205,484 | | | | 99,772 | | | | 18,698 | |
Buffington Land, LTD | | UDF IV | | Austin, TX | | 1st lien and reimbursements; 4 finished lots | | | 13 | % | | 1/26/2011 | | 1/26/2015 | | | 18,000,000 | | | | 16,603,627 | | | | - | | | | 2,483,538 | | | | 6,596,690 | | | | - | |
Shale-114, LP | | UDF IV | | Denton and Wise County, TX | | 2nd lien and reimbursements; 422 paper lots | | | 13 | % | | 3/28/2011 | | 3/28/2016 | | | 3,968,135 | | | | 3,735,414 | | | | - | | | | 106,965 | | | | 2,840,080 | | | | - | |
Woods Chin Chapel, LTD | | UDF IV | | Denton County, TX | | 2nd lien, 61 finished lots and 57 paper lots; pledge of equity, 512.183 acres and 10 finished lots | | | 13 | % | | 6/30/2011 | | 1/31/2016 | | | 12,725,327 | | | | 10,851,757 | | | | - | | | | 1,427,070 | | | | - | | | | - | |
High Trophy Development, LLC | | UDF IV AC | | Tarrant County, TX | | Pledge of equity; 115 finished lots | | | 13 | % | | 11/7/2011 | | 7/29/2015 | | | 10,500,000 | | | | 4,846,571 | | | | - | | | | 948,480 | | | | 6,003,317 | | | | - | |
CTMGT Montalcino, LLC | | UDF IV | | Denton County, TX | | 2nd lien; 30 finished lots and 125 paper lots | | | 13 | % | | 12/13/2011 | | 6/13/2015 | | | 32,808,176 | | | | 28,594,520 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 4,213,656 | |
CTMGT Williamsburg, LLC | | UDF IV FV | | Rockwall County, TX | | 1st lien; 803 paper lots | | | 13 | % | | 2/7/2012 | | 2/7/2017 | | | 5,653,700 | | | | 5,636,045 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 17,655 | |
CTMGT Valley Ridge, LLC | | UDF IV FVIII | | Tarrant County, TX | | 1st lien; 30 finished lots | | | 13 | % | | 3/2/2012 | | 3/2/2016 | | | 3,613,000 | | | | 1,337,389 | | | | 638,503 | | | | 1,419,071 | | | | - | | | | 218,038 | |
Crescent Estates Custom Homes, LP | | UDF IV AC | | Dallas, TX | | 1st lien; 17 homes; 30 finished lots | | | 13 | % | | 4/27/2012 | | 4/27/2015 | | | 19,848,712 | | | | 12,642,486 | | | | 1,729,946 | | | | 10,490,465 | | | | 6,215,403 | | | | - | |
PH SLII, LP | | UDF IV FII | | Austin, TX | | 1st lien and reimbursements; 19 finished lots | | | 13 | % | | 6/12/2012 | | 12/31/2014 | | | 4,727,016 | | | | 282,521 | | | | 325,468 | | | | 1,607,790 | | | | 2,044,850 | | | | 466,387 | |
CTMGT Barcelona, LLC | | UDF IV | | Collin County, TX | | 2nd lien and pledge of equity; 23 finished lots and 216 paper lots | | | 13 | % | | 6/6/2012 | | 6/6/2015 | | | 5,362,876 | | | | 5,362,006 | | | | - | | | | 250 | | | | - | | | | 620 | |
PH SPM2B, LP | | UDF IV FII | | Austin, TX | | 1st lien; 10 finished lots | | | 13 | % | | 6/26/2012 | | 6/30/2015 | | | 3,738,507 | | | | 688,763 | | | | 394,229 | | | | 2,810,297 | | | | 796,257 | | | | - | |
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Borrower | | Lender (1) | | Location | | Collateral (2) | | Rate | | | Date | | Date (3) | | Amount (3) | | | Balance | | | Receipts | | | Receipts | | | Receipts | | | Balance | |
CTMGT Alpha Ranch, LLC | | UDF IV | | Tarrant County, TX | | 2nd lien, pledge of equity and reimbursements; 3,026 paper lots | | | 13 | % | | 7/31/2012 | | 10/31/2015 | | $ | 19,066,243 | | | $ | 18,344,045 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 722,198 | |
BHM Highpointe, LTD | | UDF IV FIII | | Austin, TX | | 1st lien and reimbursements; 22 finished lots | | | 13 | % | | 8/7/2012 | | 12/31/2014 | | | 3,809,735 | | | | 151,985 | | | | - | | | | 2,081,802 | | | | 1,299,120 | | | | 276,828 | |
287 Waxahachie, LP | | UDF IV | | Ellis County, TX | | 1st lien, 2nd lien and reimbursements; 252 acres | | | 13 | % | | 8/10/2012 | | 8/10/2015 | (4) | | 9,732,500 | | | | 1,079,001 | | | | - | | | | 1,298,047 | | | | 1,192,693 | | | | 6,162,759 | |
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UDF Sinclair, LP | | UDF IV FII | | San Antonio, TX | | 1st lien; 12 finished lots | | | 13 | % | | 8/28/2012 | | 6/30/2015 | | | 1,323,404 | | | | 276,206 | | | | 163,224 | | | | 705,544 | | | | 768,783 | | | | - | |
SH 161 Acquisitions, LP | | UDF IV FVII | | Dallas County, TX | | 1st lien; 6 finished lots | | | 13 | % | | 9/7/2012 | | 9/7/2015 | | | 1,301,248 | | | | 21,517 | | | | - | | | | 820,854 | | | | 1,116,223 | | | | - | |
Megatel Homes II, LLC | | UDF IV FIII | | Austin, TX; San Antonio, TX | | 1st lien; 20 finished lots | | | 13 | % | | 3/27/2012 | | 11/27/2015 | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,400,885 | | | | - | | | | 426,562 | | | | 904,123 | | | | - | |
CTMGT AR II, LLC | | UDF IV | | Denton County, TX | | 2nd lien and pledge of equity; 501 paper lots | | | 13 | % | | 11/14/2012 | | 11/14/2015 | | | 2,880,000 | | | | 1,502,313 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,377,687 | |
Pine Trace Village, LLC | | UDF IV FV | | Houston, TX | | 1st lien and reimbursements; 2 finished lots | | | 13 | % | | 11/16/2012 | | 11/16/2015 | | | 1,953,432 | | | | 31,928 | | | | - | | | | 544,384 | | | | 575,441 | | | | 801,680 | |
CTMGT Legends, LLC | | UDF IV | | Denton County, TX | | 2nd lien; 73 finished lots | | | 13 | % | | 11/16/2012 | | 11/16/2015 | | | 2,716,638 | | | | 2,596,279 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 120,359 | |
CTMGT Erwin Farms, LLC | | UDF IV | | Collin County, TX | | 2nd lien; 565 paper lots | | | 13 | % | | 12/6/2012 | | 9/30/2016 | | | 7,400,000 | | | | 5,887,696 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,512,304 | |
BLG Plantation, LLC | | UDF IV FVIII | | Houston, TX | | 1st lien; 27 finished lots and 55 paper lots | | | 13 | % | | 11/26/2012 | | 11/26/2015 | | | 4,095,000 | | | | 1,888,852 | | | | 150,237 | | | | 847,180 | | | | 108,837 | | | | 1,099,894 | |
CTMGT Regatta II, LLC | | UDF IV | | Denton County, TX | | 1st lien, 10.97 acres; 2nd lien, 516 acres; reimbursements | | | 13 | % | | 12/27/2012 | | 10/25/2015 | | | 9,355,412 | | | | 9,050,282 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 305,129 | |
CTMGT Rancho Del Lago, LLC | | UDF IV FIV | | San Antonio, TX | | 1st lien, 249 acres; 2nd lien, 341 acres | | | 13 | % | | 12/31/2012 | | 12/31/2016 | | | 24,048,798 | | | | 22,687,236 | | | | - | | | | 3,894,103 | | | | - | | | | - | |
CTMGT Rockwall 38, LLC | | UDF IV | | Rockwall County, TX | | 2nd lien; 72 finished lots | | | 13 | % | | 2/4/2013 | | 2/4/2016 | | | 1,800,000 | | | | 1,786,182 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 13,818 | |
BLG Hawkes, LLC | | UDF IV | | Austin, TX | | 2nd lien and pledge of equity; 10 finished lots and 258 paper lots | | | 13 | % | | 1/25/2013 | | 1/25/2016 | | | 10,565,880 | | | | 4,149,801 | | | | - | | | | 30,530 | | | | - | | | | 6,385,548 | |
CTMGT Verandah, LLC | | UDF IV AC | | Hunt County, TX | | 1st lien; 44 finished lots | | | 13 | % | | 4/15/2013 | | 4/15/2015 | | | 3,084,300 | | | | 1,553,003 | | | | 710,757 | | | | 962,840 | | | | - | | | | - | |
BLD Scenic Loop, LLC | | UDF IV FVI | | San Antonio, TX | | 1st lien and pledge of equity; 29 finished lots | | | 13 | % | | 4/19/2013 | | 4/19/2016 | | | 4,603,900 | | | | 3,617,713 | | | | 425,735 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 560,452 | |
Buffington VOHL 5A 6A 6B, Ltd | | UDF IV FIX | | Austin, TX | | 1st lien and reimbursements; 113 paper lots | | | 13 | % | | 4/26/2013 | | 4/26/2016 | (4) | | 4,500,000 | | | | 3,785,013 | | | | - | | | | 8,322 | | | | 1,294,274 | | | | - | |
PH Park at BC, LP | | UDF IV FVII | | Austin, TX | | 1st lien; 6 finished lots | | | 11 | % | | 5/3/2013 | | 12/30/2014 | (4) | | 1,540,200 | | | | 355,544 | | | | 64,950 | | | | 510,661 | | | | 430,798 | | | | 178,246 | |
CTMGT Brookside, LLC | | UDF IV FII | | Denton County, TX | | 1st lien; 13 finished lots | | | 13 | % | | 5/24/2013 | | 5/24/2015 | | | 1,253,847 | | | | 765,622 | | | | 319,247 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 168,978 | |
CTMGT Frisco 122, LLC | | UDF IV | | Denton County, TX | | 2nd lien; 350 paper lots | | | 13 | % | | 5/30/2013 | | 5/31/2015 | | | 5,165,272 | | | | 4,896,696 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 268,576 | |
Buffington Westpointe, LLC | | UDF IV AC | | San Antonio, TX | | 1st lien; 37 paper lots | | | 13 | % | | 5/31/2013 | | 5/31/2016 | | | 4,850,000 | | | | 2,542,966 | | | | - | | | | 2,454,318 | | | | 53,313 | | | | - | |
CTMGT Five Oaks Crossing, LLC | | UDF IV | | Tarrant County, TX | | 2nd lien; 121 finished lots | | | 13 | % | | 6/5/2013 | | 6/5/2016 | | | 3,515,000 | | | | 2,233,164 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,281,836 | |
CTMGT Valley Ridge II, LLC | | UDF IV | | Tarrant County, TX | | 2nd lien; 103 paper lots | | | 13 | % | | 7/18/2013 | | 7/18/2016 | | | 1,603,700 | | | | 1,273,019 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 330,681 | |
BLD Gosling, LLC | | UDF IV FII | | Houston, TX | | 1st lien and pledge of equity; 96 paper lots | | | 13 | % | | 6/28/2013 | | 6/28/2016 | | | 9,582,400 | | | | 5,447,841 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 4,134,559 | |
BLD SPM 2A, LLC | | UDF IV FIII | | Austin, TX | | 1st lien; 43 paper lots | | | 13 | % | | 6/28/2013 | | 6/28/2016 | | | 2,650,000 | | | | 1,799,284 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 850,716 | |
BLD SPM 3A, LLC | | UDF IV FIII | | Austin, TX | | 1st lien; 32 paper lots | | | 13 | % | | 6/28/2013 | | 6/28/2016 | | | 2,375,000 | | | | 2,073,960 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 301,040 | |
BLD PBC 4A, LLC | | UDF IV FIV | | Austin, TX | | 1st lien and pledge of equity; 14 finished lots and 49 paper lots | | | 13 | % | | 6/28/2013 | | 6/28/2016 | | | 3,467,600 | | | | 1,201,402 | | | | 286,864 | | | | 828,810 | | | | - | | | | 1,150,524 | |
BLD Crystal Springs, LLC | | UDF IV FVIII | | Austin, TX | | 1st lien; 261 paper lots | | | 13 | % | | 7/15/2013 | | 12/31/2014 | | | 14,500,000 | | | | 13,041,133 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 485,885 | | | | 972,981 | |
CTMGT CR 2C, LLC | | UDF IV FIII | | Collin County, TX | | 1st lien; 73 finished lots | | | 13 | % | | 7/24/2013 | | 7/24/2016 | | | 5,550,000 | | | | 2,277,346 | | | | 377,837 | | | | 984,578 | | | | - | | | | 1,910,239 | |
CTMGT Riverwalk Villas, LLC | | UDF IV | | Denton County, TX | | 2nd lien; 97 paper lots | | | 13 | % | | 8/1/2013 | | 8/1/2016 | | | 5,237,300 | | | | 3,509,186 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,728,114 | |
CTMGT Lewisville 14, LLC | | UDF IV | | Denton County, TX | | 2nd lien; 62 finished lots | | | 13 | % | | 8/15/2013 | | 8/15/2016 | | | 2,800,000 | | | | 1,631,724 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 664,368 | | | | 503,908 | |
CTMGT Hickory Creek 13, LLC | | UDF IV FII | | Denton County, TX | | 2nd lien; 38 paper lots | | | 13 | % | | 8/30/2013 | | 8/30/2016 | | | 1,630,000 | | | | 887,894 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 742,106 | |
CTMGT Lucas 238, LLC | | UDF IV | | Collin County, TX | | 2nd lien; 120 paper lots | | | 13 | % | | 8/30/2013 | | 8/30/2016 | | | 12,574,000 | | | | 3,696,685 | | | | - | | | | 2,920,703 | | | | - | | | | 5,956,612 | |
CTMGT Frontier 80, LLC | | UDF IV | | Collin County, TX | | 2nd lien; 288 paper lots | | | 13 | % | | 9/6/2013 | | 2/18/2017 | | | 32,600,000 | | | | 13,472,679 | | | | - | | | | 559 | | | | - | | | | 19,126,762 | |
CTMGT Glenmere, LLC | | UDF IV | | Denton County, TX | | 2nd lien; 30 paper lots | | | 13 | % | | 9/12/2013 | | 9/12/2016 | | | 1,010,000 | | | | 886,285 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 123,715 | |
CTMGT Frisco Hills 1A, 1B, 1C FL-2, LLC | | UDF IV AC | | Denton County, TX | | 1st lien and reimbursements; 44 finished lots | | | 13 | % | | 11/13/2013 | | 11/13/2016 | | | 10,027,896 | | | | 4,903,138 | | | | 846,188 | | | | 4,976,705 | | | | - | | | | - | |
CTMGT Frisco Hills 4B FL-2, LLC | | UDF IV AC | | Denton County, TX | | 1st lien and reimbursements; 18 finished lots | | | 13 | % | | 10/9/2013 | | 10/9/2016 | | | 4,654,111 | | | | 1,696,100 | | | | 369,126 | | | | 1,647,440 | | | | - | | | | 941,445 | |
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BHM HP 5.3, LLC | | UDF IV | | Hays County, TX | | 1st lien and reimbursements; 53 paper lots | | | 13 | % | | 10/1/2013 | | 10/1/2016 | | $ | 4,776,300 | | | $ | 2,817,372 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 1,958,928 | |
CTMGT Turbeville, LLC | | UDF IV | | Denton County, TX | | 2nd lien and reimbursements; 71 finished lots and 74.58 acres | | | 13 | % | | 4/8/2014 | | 4/8/2017 | | | 18,200,000 | | | | 10,611,385 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 7,588,615 | |
CTMGT Williamsburg 1B FL-2, LLC | | UDF IV FII | | Rockwall County, TX | | 1st lien; 141 paper lots | | | 13 | % | | 10/31/2013 | | 10/31/2016 | | | 7,838,300 | | | | 3,611,119 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 4,227,181 | |
CTMGT Travis Ranch 3G FL-2, LLC | | UDF IV FII | | Kaufman County, TX | | 1st lien and reimbursements; 45 paper lots and 34.416 acres | | | 13 | % | | 11/21/2013 | | 11/21/2016 | | | 14,936,200 | | | | 5,150,273 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 9,785,927 | |
CTMGT Craig Ranch, LLC | | UDF IV FVIII | | Collin County, TX | | 1st lien; 74 paper lots | | | 13 | % | | 11/19/2013 | | 11/19/2016 | | | 6,415,000 | | | | 4,504,495 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,910,505 | |
CTMGT Dominion Estates, LLC | | UDF IV | | Dallas County, TX | | 2nd lien; 137 paper lots | | | 13 | % | | 12/6/2013 | | 12/6/2016 | | | 9,610,000 | | | | 3,046,889 | | | | - | | | | 968,985 | | | | - | | | | 5,594,127 | |
CTMGT Pine Trace Village FL-1, LLC | | UDF IV FII | | Houston, TX | | 1st lien and reimbursements; 10 finished lots and 32.693 acres | | | 13 | % | | 1/29/2014 | | 1/29/2017 | | | 3,825,800 | | | | 1,746,799 | | | | 193,263 | | | | 651,060 | | | | - | | | | 1,234,678 | |
CTMGT Bear Creek, LLC | | UDF IV | | Dallas County, TX | | 2nd lien and reimbursements; 367.983 acres | | | 13 | % | | 12/27/2013 | | 6/27/2016 | | | 2,270,000 | | | | 1,340,669 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 929,331 | |
CTMGT Southlake Houston, LLC | | UDF IV | | Galveston County, TX | | 1st lien collateral assignment; 1,220 paper lots | | | 13 | % | | 12/27/2013 | | 12/27/2015 | (4) | | 6,803,210 | | | | 6,791,309 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 11,901 | |
BDMR Development, LLC | | UDF IV | | Kaufman County, TX | | 1st lien; 1,236 paper lots | | | 13 | % | | 1/9/2014 | | 7/9/2015 | | | 15,236,000 | | | | 9,737,055 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 5,498,945 | |
Scofield 46, LLC | | UDF IV | | Travis County, TX | | 2nd lien; 46 paper lots | | | 15 | % | | 1/31/2014 | | 1/31/2017 | | | 1,525,000 | | | | 1,455,136 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 69,864 | |
CTMGT Plano 17, LLC | | UDF IV | | Collin County, TX | | 2nd lien; 65 paper lots | | | 13 | % | | 3/20/2014 | | 3/20/2017 | | | 5,400,000 | | | | 2,387,909 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 3,012,091 | |
K. Hovnanian Terra Bella, LLC | | UDF IV FVI | | Pasco County, FL | | 1st lien; 33 finished lots | | | 12 | % | | 3/19/2014 | | 1/19/2016 | | | 2,602,935 | | | | 1,205,689 | | | | 465,611 | | | | 931,635 | | | | - | | | | - | |
CTMGT Spring Creek PH 2, LLC | | UDF IV | | Tarrant County, TX | | 1st lien; 4 finished lots and 94 paper lots | | | 13 | % | | 5/14/2014 | | 5/14/2017 | | | 1,770,000 | | | | 928,725 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 841,275 | |
CTMGT, LLC | | UDF IV FV | | Hunt County, TX | | 1st lien collateral assignment; 10 finished lots and 512.183 acres | | | 13 | % | | 6/30/2014 | | 6/30/2017 | | | 11,182,000 | | | | 9,229,164 | | | | - | | | | 83,325 | | | | - | | | | 1,869,510 | |
Classic Neighborhood Alternate Holdings, LLC | | UDF IV FVIII | | Travis County, TX | | 1st lien; 38 paper lots | | | 13 | % | | 7/10/2014 | | 7/10/2016 | | | 2,305,000 | | | | 1,344,736 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 960,264 | |
Megatel Capital, LLC | | UDF IV | | Dallas County, TX | | Pledge of equity | | | 15 | % | | 7/8/2014 | | 7/8/2017 | | | 10,000,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 10,000,000 | |
CTMGT Travis Ranch 2B-1 FL-2 | | UDF IV FIV | | Kaufman County, TX | | 1st lien; 78 paper lots | | | 13 | % | | 8/18/2014 | | 8/18/2017 | | | 3,753,000 | | | | 1,014,277 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 2,738,723 | |
East Red Bug Road Development, LLC | | UDF IV AC | | Seminole County, FL | | 1st lien; 96 paper lots | | | 13 | % | | 9/30/2014 | | 9/30/2017 | | | 10,197,000 | | | | 5,557,195 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 4,639,805 | |
278 Georgetown, Inc | | UDF IV FIV | | Williamson County, TX | | 1st and 2nd lien; 521 paper lots | | | 13 | % | | 11/21/2014 | | 11/21/2017 | | | 18,750,000 | | | | 6,445,343 | | | | 17,072 | | | | 63 | | | | - | | | | 12,287,522 | |
CND-ALT Oviedo, LLC | | UDF IV AC | | Seminole County, FL | | 1st lien; 44 paper lots | | | 13 | % | | 12/15/2014 | | 12/15/2016 | | | 3,157,770 | | | | 990,740 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 2,167,030 | |
349 Memorial, LLC | | UDF IV | | Fort Bend County, TX | | 2nd lien; 912 paper lots | | | 13 | % | | 2/27/2015 | | 8/27/2015 | | | 1,200,000 | | | | 651,825 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 548,175 | |
Belle Glade Holdings, LLC | | UDF IV FVI | | Union County, NC | | 1st lien; 60 finished lots | | | 13 | % | | 12/26/2014 | | 12/26/2016 | | | 3,566,100 | | | | 2,447,749 | | | | 198,544 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 919,808 | |
Morrisville Investments, LLC | | UDF IV | | Ellis County, TX | | 1st lien; 226 acres | | | 13 | % | | 12/30/2014 | | 12/30/2017 | | | 7,185,000 | | | | 4,427,604 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 2,757,396 | |
Prosper 236, LLC | | UDF IV | | Collin County, TX | | 2nd lien; 277 paper lots | | | 13 | % | | 1/28/2015 | | 8/28/2015 | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 826,168 | | | | 49,944 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,623,888 | |
UDF Sinclair, LP | | UDF IV FII | | Bexar County, TX | | 1st lien; 68 paper lots | | | 13 | % | | 2/4/2015 | | 2/4/2017 | | | 2,047,000 | | | | 513,011 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,533,989 | |
CADG Sutton Fields, LLC | | UDF IV | | Denton County, TX | | 2nd lien; 171.02 acres | | | 13 | % | | 3/25/2015 | | 9/25/2015 | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 1,577,903 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 922,097 | |
CTMGT Bridges at Preston Crossing FL-1, LLC | | UDF IV | | Grayson County, TX | | 1st lien; 55 finished lots | | | 13 | % | | 6/19/2013 | | 6/19/2017 | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,500,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
CTMGT Resort at Eagle Mtn Lake FL-1, LLC | | UDF IV FVII | | Tarrant County, TX | | 1st lien; 121 finished lots | | | 13 | % | | 11/4/2013 | | 11/4/2017 | | | 9,410,000 | | | | 8,299,773 | | | | - | | | | 1,110,227 | | | | - | | | | - | |
CTMGT Saddlebrook Estates FL-1, LLC | | UDF IV FVII | | Ellis County, TX | | 1st lien; 65 finished lots | | | 13 | % | | 11/5/2013 | | 11/5/2017 | | | 2,566,400 | | | | 1,864,872 | | | | 134,658 | | | | 486,498 | | | | 70,371 | | | | 10,000 | |
CTMGT Waterview Estates FL-1, LLC | | UDF IV FVIII | | Tarrant County, TX | | 1st lien; 23 finished lots | | | 13 | % | | 9/27/2013 | | 9/27/2017 | | | 1,620,000 | | | | 615,290 | | | | 269,433 | | | | 691,327 | | | | 45,732 | | | | - | |
CTMGT Terracina FL-1, LLC | | UDF IV FVIII | | Denton County, TX | | 1st lien; 4 finished lots | | | 13 | % | | 4/2/2014 | | 8/2/2017 | | | 1,550,905 | | | | 411,143 | | | | - | | | | 1,110,377 | | | | - | | | | 29,385 | |
CTMGT Lakeshore, LLC | | UDF IV FII | | Collin County, TX | | 1st lien; 52 finished lots | | | 13 | % | | 6/26/2013 | | 6/26/2017 | | | 2,114,900 | | | | 2,094,468 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 20,433 | |
CTMGT Pine Trace Village FL-1, LLC | | UDF IV FVII | | Harris County, TX | | 1st lien; 73 finished lots | | | 13 | % | | 2/13/2015 | | 8/13/2016 | | | 3,348,400 | | | | 3,279,817 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 68,583 | |
Megatel Artesia VDL, LLC | | UDF IV FVII | | Denton County, TX | | 1st lien; 9 finished lots | | | 13 | % | | 11/26/2013 | | 3/26/2017 | | | 2,400,000 | | | | 180,689 | | | | - | | | | 1,485,631 | | | | 698,840 | | | | 34,840 | |
CTMGT Bear Creek FL-1, LLC | | UDF IV FVII | | Dallas County, TX | | 2nd lien; 246 finished lots | | | 13 | % | | 12/27/2013 | | 4/27/2017 | | | 4,440,000 | | | | 1,164,027 | | | | 2,754,558 | | | | 521,415 | | | | - | | | | - | |
Megatel Bedford VDL, LLC | | UDF IV FVI | | Tarrant County, TX | | 1st lien; 23 finished lots | | | 13 | % | | 5/9/2014 | | 5/9/2016 | | | 2,103,000 | | | | 1,671,787 | | | | 145,322 | | | | 276,175 | | | | - | | | | 9,716 | |
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Borrower | | Lender (1) | | Location | | Collateral (2) | | Rate | | | Date | | Date (3) | | Amount (3) | | | Balance | | | Receipts | | | Receipts | | | Receipts | | | Balance | |
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High Trophy Development, LLC | | UDF IV FIII | | Denton County, TX | | 1st lien; 1 finished lot | | | 13 | % | | 7/26/2011 | | 7/31/2015 | | $ | 3,900,000 | | | $ | 18,592 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 279,254 | | | $ | 64,618 | | | $ | 122,198 | |
CTMGT Lots Holdings, LLC | | UDF IV FIII | | Denton County, TX | | Pledge of equity; 147 finished lots | | | 13 | % | | 7/29/2011 | | 9/29/2015 | | | 2,905,000 | | | | 588,170 | | | | 285,857 | | | | 1,382,808 | | | | 44,534 | | | | 603,631 | |
CTMGT Lots Holdings, LLC | | UDF IV | | Tarrant County, TX | | Pledge of equity | | | 13 | % | | 7/29/2011 | | 10/31/2015 | | | 605,000 | | | | 84,097 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 3,820 | |
One Creekside, LP | | UDF IV | | Tarrant County, TX | | 2nd lien; 224.627 acres | | | 13 | % | | 11/30/2011 | | 4/25/2015 | (4) | | 2,830,000 | | | | 747,760 | | | | - | | | | 221,441 | | | | 859,015 | | | | 1,001,784 | |
Hidden Lakes Investments, LP | | UDF IV FIV | | Galveston County, TX | | 1st lien and reimbursements; 100 finished lots | | | 13 | % | | 1/30/2012 | | 4/30/2015 | (4) | | 9,986,762 | | | | 5,768,801 | | | | 20,781 | | | | 2,294,893 | | | | 1,943,092 | | | | - | |
One Windsor Hills, LP | | UDF IV | | Ellis County, TX | | 2nd lien, reimbursements and pledge of equity; 575.371 acres | | | 13 | % | | 5/9/2012 | | 5/9/2015 | | | 9,490,397 | | | | 8,688,538 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 801,859 | |
One Windsor Hills, LP | | UDF IV | | Ellis County, TX | | 2nd lien, reimbursements and pledge of equity; 128.78 acres | | | 13 | % | | 5/25/2012 | | 5/25/2015 | | | 1,858,666 | | | | 1,770,953 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 87,713 | |
One Windsor Hills, LP | | UDF IV | | Ellis County, TX | | 2nd lien, reimbursements and pledge of equity; 842.9685 acres | | | 13 | % | | 10/16/2012 | | 10/16/2015 | | | 11,819,137 | | | | 11,683,422 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 135,715 | |
CTMGT Regatta | | UDF IV | | Denton County, TX | | 2nd lien and reimbursements; 1,870 paper lots | | | 13 | % | | 10/25/2012 | | 10/25/2015 | | | 9,785,000 | | | | 8,367,412 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,417,588 | |
BLD LAMP Section 3, LLC | | UDF IV FII | | Houston, TX | | 1st lien; 7 finished lots | | | 13 | % | | 5/7/2013 | | 5/7/2016 | | | 1,809,600 | | | | 79,856 | | | | 304,895 | | | | 428,235 | | | | 477,523 | | | | 519,091 | |
BLD LAMP Section 4, LLC | | UDF IV FII | | Houston, TX | | Unsecured | | | 13 | % | | 5/7/2013 | | 5/7/2016 | | | 1,582,000 | | | | 10,140 | | | | 63,427 | | | | 1,159,997 | | | | - | | | | 348,436 | |
BLD VOHL 6A-1, LLC | | UDF IV FVIII | | Austin, TX | | 1st lien and pledge of equity; 37 finished lots | | | 13 | % | | 5/20/2013 | | 5/20/2016 | | | 2,934,000 | | | | 1,478,564 | | | | 347,405 | | | | 93,419 | | | | - | | | | 1,014,611 | |
BLD VOHL 6B-2, LLC | | UDF IV FII | | Austin, TX | | 1st lien and pledge of equity; 19 finished lots | | | 13 | % | | 5/20/2013 | | 5/20/2016 | | | 3,377,000 | | | | 1,042,229 | | | | 89,124 | | | | 1,112,764 | | | | - | | | | 1,132,883 | |
Southstar Woodcreek Developer, LLC | | UDF IV FIX | | Rockwall County, TX | | 1st lien and reimbursements; 549.867 acres | | | 13 | % | | 9/27/2013 | | 9/27/2016 | | | 30,000,000 | | | | 11,631,962 | | | | 531,327 | | | | 6,840,621 | | | | - | | | | 10,996,090 | |
One Windsor Hills, LP | | UDF IV | | Ellis County, TX | | 2nd lien, reimbursements and pledge of equity; 406.638 acres | | | 13 | % | | 10/17/2013 | | 5/25/2015 | | | 15,227,000 | | | | 6,108,976 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 9,118,024 | |
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Subtotal - Notes Receivable - Non-Related Parties | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 830,464,871 | | | $ | 520,936,686 | | | $ | 26,297,423 | | | $ | 128,583,282 | | | $ | 90,552,241 | | | $ | 185,009,005 | |
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Total Notes Receivable | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 912,667,764 | | | $ | 584,388,029 | | | $ | 27,787,624 | | | $ | 132,745,591 | | | $ | 98,206,209 | | | $ | 197,584,271 | |
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Loan Participation Interests - Related Parties | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
UDF III, LP | | UDF IV | | Rockwall, TX | | Participation in pledge of equity; 401.1745 acres; 10 finished lots | | | 15 | % | | 6/30/2010 | | 1/28/2016 | | $ | 15,623,194 | | | $ | 15,259,609 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 719,432 | | | $ | - | |
UMT Home Finance III, LP | | UDF IV | | Houston, TX | | Participation in 1st lien; 4 finished lots; 224 paper lots | | | 13 | % | | 5/31/2012 | | 3/29/2016 | | | 7,535,000 | | | | 2,535,325 | | | | 2,873,265 | | | | 3,586,458 | | | | - | | | | - | |
UDF III, LP | | UDF IV | | Collin County, TX | | Participation in 1st lien, 145 acres; pledge of equity, 248.7 acres | | | 12 | % | | 6/11/2012 | | 6/4/2015 | | | 1,700,000 | | | | 1,216,126 | | | | - | | | | 439,676 | | | | 36,994 | | | | - | |
UDF III, LP | | UDF IV | | Collin County, TX | | Participation in 1st lien, 2 finished lots; pledge of equity, 288 paper lots | | | 12 | % | | 5/2/2013 | | 12/28/2015 | | | 15,000,000 | | | | 10,203,886 | | | | 550,922 | | | | 753,227 | | | | 1,490,405 | | | | 2,001,559 | |
UMT Home Finance, LP | | UDF IV | | Dallas County, TX | | Participation in 1st lien homebuilding line | | | 13 | % | | 10/3/2013 | | 11/12/2015 | | | 10,000,000 | | | | 5,316,929 | | | | 1,207,333 | | | | 6,284,641 | | | | - | | | | - | |
United Residential Home Finance, LP | | UDF IV | | Dallas County, TX | | Participation in 1st lien; 81 paper lots | | | 13 | % | | 12/16/2013 | | 6/28/2016 | | | 4,868,200 | | | | 579,355 | | | | - | | | | 2,390,488 | | | | - | | | | 1,898,356 | |
United Residential Home Finance, LP | | UDF IV | | Travis County, TX | | Participation in 1st lien; 56 paper lots | | | 13 | % | | 12/16/2013 | | 7/31/2016 | | | 3,026,000 | | | | 29,083 | | | | 34,580 | | | | 1,315,467 | | | | - | | | | 1,646,870 | |
United Residential Home Finance, LP | | UDF IV | | Tarrant County, TX | | Participation in 1st lien; 61 paper lots | | | 13 | % | | 5/6/2014 | | 4/10/2015 | | | 4,244,000 | | | | 3,785,261 | | | | - | | | | 258,910 | | | | - | | | | 199,829 | |
United Residential Home Finance, LP | | UDF IV | | Tarrant County, TX | | Participation in 1st lien; 39 paper lots | | | 13 | % | | 5/6/2014 | | 1/15/2017 | | | 7,602,000 | | | | 2,574,975 | | | | - | | | | 2,289,703 | | | | - | | | | 2,737,322 | |
UMT Home Finance III, LP | | UDF IV | | Harris County, TX | | Participation in 1st lien; 4 finished lots; 116 paper lots | | | 13 | % | | 10/6/2014 | | 4/26/2016 | | | 6,650,000 | | | | 1,597,628 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 5,052,372 | |
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Total Loan Participation Interests - Related Parties | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 76,248,394 | | | $ | 43,098,177 | | | $ | 4,666,100 | | | $ | 17,318,570 | | | $ | 2,246,831 | | | $ | 13,536,308 | |
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Grand Total | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 988,916,158 | | | $ | 627,486,206 | | | $ | 32,453,724 | | | $ | 150,064,161 | | | $ | 100,453,040 | | | $ | 211,120,579 | |
(1) | Represents lender as of March 31, 2015. In some cases, loans may be assigned between UDF IV and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. |
| (2) | Reflects remaining collateral as of March 31, 2015. |
| (3) | Reflects most current amendment to loan as of March 31, 2015, if applicable. |
| (4) | Loan acquired from a senior lender. Original Note Date represents date of acquisition. |
Location of Real Property Loans and Investments
As of March 31, 2015, approximately 99% of our real property loans and investments are secured by or related to properties located in Texas and approximately 1% are secured by properties located in Florida. In addition, we have one real property loan secured by property in North Carolina which represents less than 1% of our real property loans and investments. The following table summarizes the location of our real property loans and investments as of March 31, 2015:
Location | | % of Balance | |
Dallas, Texas area | | | 67 | % |
Austin, Texas area | | | 13 | % |
Houston, Texas area | | | 8 | % |
San Antonio, Texas area | | | 10 | % |
Lubbock, Texas area | | | 1 | % |
Tampa and Orlando, Florida area | | | 1 | % |
North Carolina area | | | * | |
Total | | | 100 | % |
*Less than 1%
Results of Operations
The three months ended March 31, 2015 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2014
Revenues
Interest income (including interest income – related parties) for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 was approximately $20.2 million and $17.1 million, respectively. The increase in interest income for the three months ended March 31, 2015 is primarily the result of our increased notes receivable, notes receivable – related parties and loan participation interest – related parties portfolio of approximately $619.4 million as of March 31, 2015, compared to approximately $537.5 million as of March 31, 2014 as proceeds raised from our Offering, combined with increased amounts of leverage, continued to be invested in revenue-generating real estate investments.
Commitment fee income (including commitment fee income – related parties) for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 was approximately $683,000 and $801,000, respectively. The decrease in commitment fee income for the three months ended March 31, 2015 is primarily the result of a reduction in loan origination fees earned by us on loans to our borrowers. Commitment fee income may fluctuate based on (1) the terms of the notes that we enter into with our borrowers, (2) the timing and amount of credit enhancements that we provide our borrowers or other third parties and (3) the timing and amount of owned lot inventory under option agreements with builders.
We expect revenues to increase as we grow our portfolio with capital from additional debt or possible future equity offerings and as we reinvest proceeds from loans that are repaid.
Expenses
Interest expense related to our notes payable and lines of credit totaled approximately $2.6 million and $363,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The increase in interest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2015 is primarily the result of the increase in our aggregate borrowings to approximately $173.6 million as of March 31, 2015, from approximately $40.8 million as of March 31, 2014. We increased our aggregate borrowings as of March 31, 2015 to fund the growth of our portfolio as well as our Tender Offer. Interest expense will fluctuate based on the timing of leverage introduced to the fund as well as the timing of draws and payments on our lines of credit. We expect interest expense to increase as we add additional debt to our balance sheet to grow our portfolio.
Management fees – related party expense represents the expense associated with the Advisory Fees payable in connection with our Pre-Listing Advisory Agreement and the Base Management Fees and Incentive Management Fees payable in connection with our Advisory Agreement. In connection with the Listing, we terminated the Pre-Listing Advisory Agreement and adopted the Advisory Agreement, which became effective upon our Listing on June 4, 2014. See Note B to the accompanying consolidated financial statements for further discussion of our Management Fees. Management fees – related party expense was approximately $2.5 million and $2.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Management Fees incurred during the three months ended March 31, 2015 include a combination of the Base Management Fees and Incentive Management Fees paid pursuant to the Advisory Agreement, while Management Fees incurred during the three months ended March 31, 2014 include Advisory Fees paid pursuant to the Pre-Listing Advisory Agreement. The decrease in management fees – related party expense is primarily associated with the change in the calculation of Management Fees associated under the Advisory Agreement. We expect management fees – related party expense to increase as we grow our shareholders’ equity and as our returns increase, resulting in an increase to the Incentive Management Fees. The Incentive Management Fee may cause significant fluctuations in management fees – related party expense in the future.
General and administrative expense for both the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 was approximately $1.1 million. General and administrative expense consists primarily of legal and accounting fees, transfer agent fees, insurance expense, compensation expense and amortization of deferred financing costs. While general and administrative expense remained relatively unchanged year over year, the three months ended March 31, 2015 saw an increase in compensation expense associated with our chief operating officer, who was hired in February 2014, and an increase in amortization of debt financing costs corresponding to an increase in borrowings on our note payable and lines of credit, offset by a decrease in legal fees when compared to the same period for the prior year. We expect general and administrative expense to increase as our portfolio grows, although quarterly amounts may fluctuate significantly.
General and administrative – related parties expense for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 was approximately $431,000 and $1.3 million, respectively. General and administrative – related parties expense consists of Acquisition and Origination Fees, amortization of Debt Financing Fees, expense associated with Credit Enhancement Fees and the Advisor Expense Reimbursement. The decrease in general and administrative – related parties expense is primarily due to the fact that we no longer incur Acquisition and Origination Fees in accordance with the terms of the Advisory Agreement entered into on May 29, 2014. We expect general and administrative – related parties expense will decline from the historical run rate since we will no longer incur Acquisition and Origination Fees under the Advisory Agreement. Other components of general and administrative expense – related parties are expected to increase as our portfolio grows.
Comparison Charts
The table below summarizes the approximate expenses associated with related parties for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014. We believe that these fees and reimbursements are reasonable and customary for comparable mortgage REITs.
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Purpose | | 2015 | | | 2014 | |
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Management Fees | | $ | 2,488,000 | | | | 100 | % | | $ | 2,700,000 | | | | 100 | % |
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Total Management Fees – related party | | $ | 2,488,000 | | | | 100 | % | | $ | 2,700,000 | | | | 100 | % |
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Amortization of Debt Financing Fees | | $ | 261,000 | | | | 61 | % | | $ | 109,000 | | | | 9 | % |
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Acquisition and Origination Fees | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,083,000 | | | | 85 | % |
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Credit Enhancement Fees | | | 164,000 | | | | 38 | % | | | 74,000 | | | | 6 | % |
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Advisor Expense Reimbursement | | | 6,000 | | | | 1 | % | | | - | | | | - | |
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Total General and administrative – related parties | | $ | 431,000 | | | | 100 | % | | $ | 1,266,000 | | | | 100 | % |
The table below summarizes the approximate payments to related parties for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and the year ended December 31, 2014:
| | | | For the Three Months Ended | | | For the Year Ended | |
Payee | | Purpose | | March 31, 2015 | | | December 31, 2014 | |
UMTH GS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Management Fees | | $ | 2,451,000 | | | | 93 | % | | $ | 9,751,000 | | | | 87 | % |
| | Debt Financing Fees | | | 13,000 | | | | * | | | | 754,000 | | | | 7 | % |
| | Advisor Expense Reimbursement | | | 6,000 | | | | * | | | | 12,000 | | | | * | |
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UMTH LD | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Acquisition and Origination Fees | | | - | | | | - | | | | 259,000 | | | | 2 | % |
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UDF III | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Credit Enhancement Fees | | | 164,000 | | | | 7 | % | | | 416,000 | | | | 4 | % |
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Total Payments | | | | $ | 2,634,000 | | | | 100 | % | | $ | 11,192,000 | | | | 100 | % |
* Less than 1%
Cash Flow Analysis
Cash flows provided by operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 were approximately $2.8 million and $5.5 million, respectively, and primarily comprised net income offset partially by accrued interest receivable.
Cash flows used in investing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 were approximately $7.4 million and $31.2 million, respectively, and primarily comprised originations of notes receivable (including related party transactions) and loan participation interest – related parties, offset by receipts from notes receivable (including related party transactions) and loan participation interest – related parties.
Cash flows used in financing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2015 were approximately $12.6 million and primarily comprised net borrowings on lines of credit offset by distributions to shareholders and an increase in restricted cash. Cash flows provided by financing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2014 were approximately $629,000 and primarily comprised net borrowings on lines of credit offset by distributions to shareholders and purchases of treasury shares.
Our cash and cash equivalents were approximately $13.3 million as of March 31, 2015, compared to approximately $8.6 million at March 31, 2014.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our liquidity requirements will be affected by (1) outstanding loan funding obligations, (2) purchases of finished single-family residential lots, (3) our administrative expenses, (4) debt service on our indebtedness, (5) acquisitions of senior indebtedness required to preserve our collateral position and (6) cash distributions (which have increased in connection with the termination of our DRIP, as discussed further in Note C to the accompanying consolidated financial statements). We expect that our liquidity will be provided by (1) loan interest, transaction fees and the receipt of credit enhancement fee payments, (2) loan principal payments, (3) sales of finished single-family residential lots, (4) credit lines available to us and (5) proceeds from potential offerings conducted pursuant to the Shelf Registration described further in Note C to the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
There may be a delay in deploying cash on our balance sheet into real estate-related investments, which could result in a delay in our ability to make distributions to our shareholders. In accordance with our organizational documents and Maryland law, we may not make distributions that would (1) cause us to be unable to pay our debts as they become due in the usual course of business or (2) cause our total assets to be less than the sum of our total liabilities plus senior liquidation preferences, if any. In addition, to the extent our investments are in development projects or in other properties that have significant capital requirements and/or delays in their ability to generate income, our ability to make distributions may be negatively impacted.
We may use debt as a means of providing additional funds for the acquisition or origination of secured loans, acquisition of properties and the diversification of our portfolio. There is no limitation on the amount we may borrow for the purchase or origination of a single secured loan, the purchase of any individual property or other investment. However, our board of trustees has adopted a policy to generally limit our borrowings to 50% of the aggregate fair market value of our assets unless substantial justification exists that borrowing a greater amount is in our best interests.
Our current typical indebtedness is a term loan or revolving credit facility permitting us to borrow up to an agreed-upon outstanding principal amount from senior commercial lenders who lend against a percentageof the fair market value of the assets which collateralize the loan. Indebtedness may be secured by required cash deposits and a first priority lien upon specified assets or all of our existing and future acquired assets.
Potential future sources of capital include proceeds from secured or unsecured financings from banks or other lenders, proceeds from the repayment of loans, sale of assets, undistributed funds from operations and proceeds from potential offerings conducted pursuant to the Shelf Registration described further in Note C to the accompanying consolidated financial statements. If necessary, we may use financings or other sources of capital in the event of unforeseen significant capital expenditures. Although we believe that the resources stated above will be sufficient to satisfy our operating requirements for the near future, depending on market conditions and other factors, we may choose to raise funds through additional debt or equity offerings or other means.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
From time to time, we enter into guarantees of debtor’s or affiliates’ borrowings and provide credit enhancements for the benefit of senior lenders in connection with our debtors and investments in partnerships (collectively referred to as “guarantees”), and account for such guarantees in accordance with FASB ASC 460-10Guarantees. Guarantees generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee by the debtor. A guarantee involves, to varying degrees, elements of credit risk in excess of the amount recognized in the consolidated balance sheets. Our exposure to credit loss in the event of non-performance by the other party to the instrument is represented by the contractual notional amount of the guarantee.
Related Party Guarantees
For further discussion of the related party guarantees described below, see Note G to the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
In connection with the funding of some of our organization costs, on June 26, 2009, UMTH LD, our asset manager, entered into the UMTH LD CTB LOC with CTB. The Trust has agreed to guaranty all obligations under the UMTH LD CTB LOC. As of March 31, 2015, the UMTH LD CTB LOC is scheduled to mature on December 26, 2018. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the outstanding balance on the line of credit was $3.8 million and $4.0 million, respectively.
Effective December 30, 2011, we entered into the Stoneleigh Guaranty pursuant to which we guaranteed all amounts due associated with the Stoneleigh Construction Loan entered into between Stoneleigh and Babson. UDF LOF owns a 75% interest in Stoneleigh. Our asset manager, UMTH LD, also serves as the asset manager of UDF LOF. The general partner of our Advisor also serves as the general partner of UMTH LD. UMTH LD controls 100% of the partnership interests of the general partner of UDF LOF. In consideration of us entering into the Stoneleigh Guaranty, we entered into a letter agreement with Stoneleigh which provided for Stoneleigh to pay us a monthly credit enhancement fee equal to 1/12th of 1% of the outstanding principal balance on the Stoneleigh Construction Loan at the end of each month. On October 1, 2014, Stoneleigh refinanced the remaining balance on the Stoneleigh Construction Loan with a new lender and we were released from our guaranty. For the three months ended March 31, 2014, approximately $16,000 is included in commitment fee income – related parties in connection with the credit enhancement fee associated with the Stoneleigh Construction Loan.
Effective July 22, 2013, we entered into the URHF Guaranty pursuant to which we guaranteed all amounts due associated with the $15.0 million URHF Southwest Loan entered into between URHF, an affiliated Delaware limited partnership, and Southwest. Our Advisor also serves as the advisor for UMT, which owns 100% of the interests in URHF. As of March 31, 2015, the URHF Southwest Loan is scheduled to mature on July 22, 2016. In consideration of us entering into the URHF Guaranty, we entered into a letter agreement with URHF which provides for URHF to pay us a monthly credit enhancement fee equal to 1/12th of 1% of the outstanding principal balance on the URHF Southwest Loan at the end of each month. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, approximately $5.7 million and $5.0 million, respectively, was outstanding under the URHF Southwest Loan. For the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, approximately $13,000 and $3,000, respectively, is included in commitment fee income – related parties in connection with the credit enhancement fee associated with the URHF Southwest Loan. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, approximately $13,000 and $4,000 is included in accrued receivable – related parties in connection with the credit enhancement fee associated with the URHF Guaranty.
Effective July 18, 2014, we entered into the Rowe Lane Guaranty pursuant to which we guaranteed all amounts due associated with the $6.0 million RL Commerce Bank Loan entered into between Rowe Lane and Commerce Bank. Rowe Lane is a wholly owned subsidiary of UDF I. The general partner of our Advisor is the general partner of UMTH LD, our asset manager, and UMTH LD also serves as the asset manager of UDF I. As of March 31, 2015, the RL Commerce Bank Loan is scheduled to mature on July 18, 2018. In consideration of us entering into the Rowe Lane Guaranty, we entered into a letter agreement with Rowe Lane which provides for Rowe Lane to pay us a monthly credit enhancement fee equal to 1/12th of 1% of the outstanding principal balance on the RL Commerce Bank Loan at the end of each month. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, approximately $3.5 million and $3.3 million, respectively, was outstanding under the RL Commerce Bank Loan. For the three months ended March 31, 2015, approximately $8,000 is included in commitment fee income – related parties in connection with the credit enhancement fee associated with the Rowe Lane Guaranty. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, approximately $25,000 and $16,000, respectively, is included in accrued receivable – related parties in connection with the credit enhancement fee associated with the Rowe Lane Guaranty.
Effective August 29, 2014, we entered into the BRHG Guaranty pursuant to which we guaranteed all amounts due associated with the $25.0 million BRHG Sovereign Loan entered into between BRHG and Sovereign in connection with BRHG’s acquisition of Scott Felder Homes. BRHG is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BR Homebuilding. John R. (“Bobby”) Ray, a trustee of UDF IV, Hollis Greenlaw, our Chief Executive Officer and a trustee of UDF IV, and Todd Etter, Chairman and partner of UMT Holdings, each own approximately 25% of the common equity of BR Homebuilding and direct the management of BR Homebuilding. UMT Holdings owns all of the limited partnership interests of UMTH LD, our asset manager. The BRHG Guarantee was approved by a majority of our independent trustees on August 26, 2014. As of March 31, 2015, the BRHG Sovereign Loan is scheduled to mature on August 29, 2015, but may be extended under certain circumstances to August 27, 2020. The BRHG Sovereign Loan is secured by a pledge of all of BR Homebuilding’s interests in BRHG. In consideration of us entering into the BRHG Guaranty, we entered into a letter agreement with BRHG which provides for BRHG to pay us a monthly credit enhancement fee equal to 1/12th of 1% of the outstanding principal balance on the BRHG Sovereign Loan at the end of each month. As of both March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, $25.0 million was outstanding under the BRHG Sovereign Loan. For the three months ended March 31, 2015, approximately $62,000 is included in commitment fee income – related parties in connection with the credit enhancement fee associated with the BRHG Guaranty. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, approximately $146,000 and $83,000, respectively, is included in accrued receivable – related parties in connection with the credit enhancement fee associated with the BRHG Guaranty.
Summary
As of March 31, 2015, including the guarantees described above, we have 9 outstanding repayment guarantees with total credit risk to us of approximately $68.1 million, of which approximately $41.7 million has been borrowed against by the debtor. As of December 31, 2014, including the guarantees described above, we had 8 outstanding repayment guarantees with total credit risk to us of approximately $59.7 million, of which approximately $43.1 million had been borrowed against by the debtor.
Contractual Obligations
For the three months ended March 31, 2015, we have no material changes to contractual obligations, other than loan commitments discussed above in “Lot Inventory and Loan Portfolio” and lines of credit discussed in Note F to the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
Market risk is the exposure to loss resulting from adverse changes in market prices, interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates, commodity prices and equity prices. A significant market risk to which we are exposed is interest rate risk, which is sensitive to many factors, including governmental monetary and tax policies, domestic and international economic and political considerations, and other factors beyond our control. Changes in interest rates may impact both demand for our real estate finance products and the rate of interest on the loans we make. Another significant market risk is the market price of finished homes and lots. The market price of finished homes or lots is driven by the demand for new single-family homes and the supply of unsold homes and finished lots in a market. The change in one or both of these factors can have a material impact on the cash realized by our borrowers and resulting collectability of our loans and interest.
Demand for our secured loans and the amount of interest we collect with respect to such loans depends on the ability of borrowers of real estate construction and development loans to sell single-family lots to homebuilders and the ability of homebuilders to sell homes to homebuyers.
The single-family lot and residential homebuilding market is highly sensitive to changes in interest rate levels. As interest rates available to borrowers increase, demand for secured loans decreases, and vice versa. Housing demand is also adversely affected by increases in housing prices and unemployment and by decreases in the availability of mortgage financing. In addition, from time to time, there are various proposals for changes in the federal income tax laws, some of which might remove or limit the deduction for home mortgage interest. If effective mortgage interest rates increase and/or the ability or willingness of prospective buyers to purchase new homes is adversely affected, the demand for new homes may also be negatively affected. As a consequence, demand for and the performance of our real estate finance products may also be adversely impacted.
We seek to mitigate our single-family lot and residential homebuilding market risk by closely monitoring economic, project, market and homebuilding fundamentals. We review a variety of data and forecast sources, including public reports of homebuilders, mortgage originators and real estate finance companies; financial statements of developers; project appraisals; proprietary reports on primary and secondary housing market data, including land, finished lot, and new home inventory and prices and concessions, if any; and information provided by government agencies, the Federal Reserve Bank, the National Association of Home Builders, the National Association of Realtors, public and private universities, corporate debt rating agencies, and institutional investment banks regarding the homebuilding industry and the prices of and supply and demand for single-family residential homes.
In addition, we further seek to mitigate our single-family lot and residential homebuilding market risk by having UMTH LD assign an individual asset manager to each secured note or equity investment. This individual asset manager is responsible for monitoring the progress and performance of the builder or developer and the project, as well as assessing the status of the marketplace and value of our collateral securing repayment of our loan or equity investment.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures.
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to us, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
As required by Rule 13a-15(b) and Rule 15d-15(b) under the Exchange Act, our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated, as of March 31, 2015, the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(e) and Rule 15d-15(e). Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective, as of March 31, 2015, to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by us in this report is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified by the rules and forms of the Exchange Act and is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended March 31, 2015 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
PART II
OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings.
We are not a party to, and none of our assets are subject to, any material pending legal proceedings.
Item 1A. Risk Factors.
There have been no material changes to the risk factors included in our 2014 10-K except for the following:
We, our affiliates, our Advisor and its affiliates will have equity interests and/or profit participations in entities for which we provide financing, and we may have a greater incentive to make loans and/or provide credit enhancements to such entities to preserve and/or enhance our economic interest or the economic interest of our affiliates, our Advisor or its affiliates in such entities.
We expect to make loans and/or provide credit enhancement transactions to our affiliates and affiliates of our Advisor. If our affiliate, our Advisor or its affiliate has an equity interest or participation interest in an entity that requires a loan or credit enhancement, we and our Advisor may have a greater incentive to make a loan to such entity to preserve and/or enhance our economic interest or the economic interest of our affiliate, our Advisor or its affiliate in such entity. As of March 31, 2015, our 20 loans to related parties have an outstanding balance of approximately $106.6 million.
We will face risks relating to joint ventures with our affiliates and third parties that are not present with other methods of investing in properties and secured loans.
We may enter into joint ventures with certain of our affiliates, as well as with third parties, for the funding of loans or the acquisition of properties. We may also purchase loan participation interests or loans through joint ventures, partnerships or other co-ownership arrangements with our affiliates, the sellers of the loans, affiliates of the sellers, developers or other persons. Such investments may involve risks not otherwise present with other methods of investment in secured loans, including, for example:
| · | that such affiliate, co-venturer or partner may at any time have economic or business interests or goals that are or that become inconsistent with our business interests or goals, which may cause us to disagree with our affiliate, co-venturer or partner as to the best course of action with respect to the investment and which disagreement may not be resolved to our satisfaction; |
| · | that such affiliate, co-venturer or partner may be in a position to take action contrary to our instructions or requests or contrary to our policies or objectives, which may cause us not to realize the return anticipated from our investment; or |
| · | that it may be difficult for us to sell our interest in any such participation, co-venture or partnership. |
Moreover, in the event we determine to foreclose on the collateral underlying a non-performing investment, we may be required to obtain the cooperation of our affiliate, co-venturer or partner to do so. We anticipate that we will participate with our affiliates in certain development projects where we and our affiliates make loans to the borrower, in which case we expect to enter into an inter-creditor agreement that will define our rights and priority with respect to the underlying collateral. Our inability to foreclose on a property acting alone may cause significant delay in the foreclosure process, in which time the value of the property may decline.
As of March 31, 2015, we have not entered into any joint ventures. As of March 31, 2015, we are participating in 10 loans originated by affiliates, with an outstanding balance of approximately $43.1 million.
Our Advisor faces additional conflicts of interest relating to management relationships with affiliated entities and may make decisions that disproportionately benefit one or more of our affiliated entities instead of us.
Our Advisor also serves as the advisor for UMT and is an affiliate of the other United Development Funding programs, all of which engage in the same businesses as us. Our asset manager also serves as the asset manager for the other United Development Funding programs, but does not serve as the asset manager for UMT. Because our Advisor or our asset manager have advisory and management arrangements with UMT and the other United Development Funding programs, it is likely that they will encounter opportunities to invest in or acquire interests in secured loans, participations and/or properties to the benefit of UMT or one of the United Development Funding programs, but not others. Our Advisor or our asset manager may make decisions to finance certain properties, which decisions might disproportionately benefit UMT or another United Development Funding program other than us. In such event, our results of operations and ability to pay distributions to our shareholders could be adversely affected.
Because our Advisor and its affiliates are affiliated with UMT, UDF I, UDF II, UDF III, UDF V and UDF LOF, agreements and transactions among the parties with respect to any loan participation among two or more of such parties will not have the benefit of arm’s length negotiation of the type normally conducted between unrelated co-venturers. Under these loan participation arrangements, we may not have a first priority position with respect to the underlying collateral. In the event that a co-venturer has a right of first refusal to buy out the other co-venturer, it may be unable to finance such buy-out at that time. In addition, to the extent that our co-venturer is an affiliate of our Advisor, certain conflicts of interest will exist. As of March 31, 2015, we are participating in 10 loans originated by affiliates, with an outstanding balance of approximately $43.1 million.
Investments in second, mezzanine and wraparound mortgage loans present additional risks compared to loans secured by first deeds of trust.
We expect that we will be the junior lender with respect to some of our loans. We may invest in (a) second mortgage loans (some of which are also secured by pledges), which investments represent approximately 42% of our outstanding loans as of March 31, 2015; (b) co-investment loans (which are secured by pledges and collateral-sharing arrangements permitting us to share in the proceeds of second liens held by affiliates), which investments represent 0% of our outstanding loans as of March 31, 2015; (c) mezzanine loans (which are secured by pledges), which investments represent approximately 3% of our outstanding loans as of March 31, 2015; and (d) wraparound mortgage loans, which investments represent 0% of our outstanding loans as of March 31, 2015. A wraparound, or all-inclusive, mortgage loan is a loan in which the lender combines the remainder of an old loan with a new loan at an interest rate that blends the rate charged on the old loan with the current market rate. In a second mortgage loan and in a mezzanine loan, our rights as a lender, including our rights to receive payment on foreclosure, will be subject to the rights of the prior mortgage lender. In a wraparound mortgage loan, our rights will be similarly subject to the rights of any prior mortgage lender, but the aggregate indebtedness evidenced by our loan documentation will be the prior mortgage loans in addition to the new funds we invest. Under a wraparound mortgage loan, we would receive all payments from the borrower and forward to any senior lender its portion of the payments we receive. Because all of these types of loans are subject to the prior mortgage lender’s right to payment on foreclosure, we incur a greater risk when we invest in each of these types of loans.
Larger loans result in less portfolio diversity and may increase risk.
We intend to invest in individual loans with principal amounts generally between $2.5 million and $15 million. However, we may invest in larger loans depending on such factors as our performance and the value of the collateral. These larger loans are riskier because they may reduce our ability to diversify our loan portfolio. As of March 31, 2015, we have invested approximately 6% of the outstanding balance of our portfolio in our largest loan to a single borrower.
The concentration of loans with a common borrower may increase our risks.
We may invest in multiple mortgage loans that share a common borrower or loans to related borrowers. As of March 31, 2015, we have invested approximately 60% of the outstanding balance of our portfolio in 74 loans to our largest group of related borrowers. In addition, we are participating in 7 loans originated by our affiliates to the same group of related borrowers, representing an additional 6% of the outstanding balance of our loan portfolio. The bankruptcy, insolvency or other inability of any borrower that is the subject of multiple loans to pay interest or repay principal on its loans would have adverse consequences on our income and reduce the amount of funds available for distribution to investors. In addition, we expect to be dependent on a limited number of borrowers for a large portion of our business. The more concentrated our portfolio is with one or a few borrowers, the greater credit risk we face. The loss of any one of these borrowers would have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities
On February 3, 2014, our board of trustees appointed Stacey H. Dwyer as our Chief Operating Officer, effective February 17, 2014 and in connection with this appointment, we entered into an employment agreement with Ms. Dwyer effective as of February 17, 2014.
Pursuant to her employment agreement, Ms. Dwyer’s compensation includes (a) an initial equity award of 82,410 common shares, one-quarter of which will vest annually over four years, subject to Ms. Dwyer’s continued employment with us through such date and (b) an annual equity grant of 12,500 common shares on each anniversary date of the effective date of the employment agreement, with each annual equity grant vesting five years after the applicable grant date, subject to Ms. Dwyer’s continued employment with us through such date. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the closing price per share of the common shares is less than $18.00 as of any anniversary of the effective date, the annual equity grant with respect thereto shall not be made, and shall instead be deferred to the next anniversary of the effective date on which the closing price per share of the common shares is at least $18.00. From the date of grant until such time as they become vested and payable, the shares granted to Ms. Dwyer pursuant to her employment agreement (the “Restricted Shares”) may not be sold, assigned, transferred or otherwise disposed of. All Restricted Shares were issued in a private transaction exempt from registration pursuant to Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
The following table reflects Restricted Shares that have been granted to Ms. Dwyer and shares that have vested or have been forfeited by Ms. Dwyer for the three months ended March 31, 2015.
| | Restricted Shares | | | Grant Date Fair Value | | | Total | |
Outstanding as of January 1, 2015 (1) | | | 82,410 | | | $ | 20.00 | | | $ | 1,648,200 | |
Granted (2) | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Vested (1) | | | (20,602 | ) | | | 20.00 | | | | (412,050 | ) |
Forfeited | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
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Outstanding as of March 31, 2015 | | | 61,808 | | | $ | 20.00 | | | $ | 1,236,150 | |
| (1) | In accordance with her employment agreement, the Trust and Ms. Dwyer entered into a Restricted Stock Award Agreement on February 21, 2014, pursuant to which the Trust issued 82,410 shares to Ms. Dwyer. These shares vest and become non-forfeitable annually over four years after the grant date of February 21, 2014. Specifically, 20,602.50 shares shall vest and become non-forfeitable on each of the first, second, third and fourth anniversaries of the grant date, subject to Ms. Dwyer’s continued employment as an officer of the Trust as of each such vesting date. |
| (2) | In accordance with Ms. Dwyer’s employment agreement and pursuant to its Equity Plan, the trust will grant 12,500 common shares to Ms. Dwyer on each anniversary date of the effective date of the Employment Agreement (the first anniversary of which was February 17, 2015), with each annual equity grant vesting five years after the applicable grant date, subject to Ms. Dwyer’s continued employment as an officer of the Trust as of each such vesting date provided that, if the closing price per share of the common shares is less than $18.00 as of any anniversary of the effective date, the annual equity grant with respect thereto will not be made, and shall instead be deferred to the next anniversary of the effective date on which the closing price per share of the common shares is at least $18.00. The annual equity grant scheduled for February 17, 2015 was deferred as the closing price per share of the Trust’s common shares on February 17, 2015 was less than $18.00. |
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.
None.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.
Not applicable.
Item 5. Other Information.
None.
Item 6. Exhibits.
The exhibits filed in response to Item 601 of Regulation S-K are listed on the Index to Exhibits attached hereto.
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.
| United Development Funding IV | |
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Dated: May 11, 2015 | By: | /s/ Hollis M. Greenlaw | |
| | Hollis M. Greenlaw | |
| | Chief Executive Officer | |
| | Principal Executive Officer | |
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Dated: May 11, 2015 | By: | /s/ Cara D. Obert | | |
| | Cara D. Obert | |
| | Chief Financial Officer | |
| | Principal Financial Officer | |
Index to Exhibits
Exhibit Number | Description |
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3.1 | Third Articles of Amendment and Restatement of Declaration of Trust of United Development Funding IV, effective July 30, 2014 (previously filed in and incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Form 10-Q filed on August 13, 2014) |
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3.2 | Amended and Restated Bylaws of United Development Funding IV, effective July 30, 2014 (previously filed in and incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to Form 8-K filed on July 31, 2014) |
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4.1 | Distribution Reinvestment Plan (previously filed in and incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.5 to Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement on Form S-3, Commission File No. 333-188045, filed on August 4, 2014) |
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4.2 | Form of Senior Indenture (previously filed in and incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.5 to Registration Statement on Form S-3, Commission File No. 333-197841, filed on August 4, 2014) |
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4.3 | Form of Subordinated Indenture (previously filed in and incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.6 to Registration Statement on Form S-3, Commission File No. 333-197841, filed on August 4, 2014) |
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31.1* | Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Principal Executive Officer |
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31.2* | Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Principal Financial Officer |
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32.1** | Section 1350 Certifications |
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101.INS* | XBRL Instance Document |
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101.SCH* | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document |
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101.CAL* | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document |
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101.LAB* | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document |
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101.PRE* | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document |
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101.DEF* | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document |
| ** | Furnished herewith. In accordance with Item 601(b)(32) of Regulation S-K, this Exhibit is not deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. Such certifications will not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except to the extent that the registrant specifically incorporates it by reference. |