Loans Portfolio | Note 3. Loans Portfolio Loans Receivable Our loans receivable portfolio as of June 30, 2023 was comprised of the following loans ($ in thousands, except for number of loans): Number of Loan Commitment (1) Unpaid Principal Balance Carrying (2) Weighted Average Spread (3) Weighted Average Interest Rate (4) Loans receivable held-for-investment: Variable: Senior loans (5) 70 $ 8,882,107 $ 7,383,503 $ 7,306,817 + 4.03 % 8.84 % Subordinate loans 1 30,200 29,903 30,054 + 12.86% 18.01 % 71 8,912,307 7,413,406 7,336,871 + 4.06% 8.88 % Fixed: Senior loans (5) 2 $ 20,167 $ 20,167 $ 20,366 N/A 8.26 % Subordinate loans 2 125,927 125,927 124,827 N/A 8.44 % 4 146,094 146,094 145,193 8.41 % Total/Weighted Average 75 $ 9,058,401 $ 7,559,500 $ 7,482,064 N/A 8.87 % General CECL reserve ( 65,698 ) Loans receivable held-for-investment, net $ 7,416,366 (1) Loan commitment represents principal outstanding plus remaining unfunded loan commitments. (2) Net of specific CECL reserve of $ 38.0 million . (3) The weighted average spread is expressed as a spread over the relevant floating benchmark rates. One-month term Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR") as of June 30, 2023 was 5.14 % . Weighted average is based on outstanding principal as of June 30, 2023 . For loans placed on non-accrual, the spread used in calculating the weighted average spread is 0 %. (4) Reflects the weighted average interest rate based on the applicable floating benchmark rate (if applicable), including SOFR floors (if applicable). Weighted average is based on outstanding principal as of June 30, 2023 and includes loans on non-accrual status. For loans placed on non-accrual, the spread used in calculating the weighted average spread is 0 %. (5) Senior loans include senior mortgages and similar loans, including related contiguous subordinate loans (if any), and pari passu participations in senior mortgage loans. During the six months ended June 30, 2023 , we acquired the senior mortgage for a subordinate loan with an unpaid principal balance of $ 32.9 million at December 31, 2022 and now classify the loan as senior. Our loans receivable portfolio as of December 31, 2022 was comprised of the following loans ($ in thousands, except for number of loans): Number of Loan Commitment (1) Unpaid Principal Balance Carrying (2) Weighted Average Spread (3) Weighted Average Interest Rate (4) Loans receivable held-for-investment: Variable: Senior loans (5) 71 $ 9,221,549 $ 7,327,462 $ 7,217,564 + 3.92% 8.05 % Subordinate loans 2 63,102 61,763 61,947 + 11.55% 15.95 % 73 9,284,651 7,389,225 7,279,511 + 3.98% 8.11 % Fixed: Senior loans (5) 2 $ 23,373 $ 23,373 $ 23,595 N/A 8.50 % Subordinate loans 2 125,927 125,927 125,668 N/A 8.49 % 4 149,300 149,300 149,263 8.49 % Total/Weighted Average 77 $ 9,433,951 $ 7,538,525 $ 7,428,774 8.12 % General CECL reserve ( 68,347 ) Loans receivable held-for-investment, net $ 7,360,427 (1) Loan commitment represents principal outstanding plus remaining unfunded loan commitments. (2) Net of specific CECL reserve of $ 60.3 million . (3) The weighted average is expressed as a spread over the relevant floating benchmark rates. One-month London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") and SOFR as of December 31, 2022 were 4.39 % and 4.36 % , respectively. Weighted average is based on unpaid principal balance as of December 31, 2022 . For loans placed on non-accrual, the spread used in calculating the weighted average spread is 0 %. (4) Reflects the weighted average interest rate based on the applicable floating benchmark rate (if applicable), including LIBOR/SOFR floors (if applicable). Weighted average is based on unpaid principal balance as of December 31, 2022 and includes loans on non-accrual status. For loans placed on non-accrual, the interest rate used in calculating the weighted average spread is 0 %. (5) Senior loans include senior mortgages and similar loans, including related contiguous subordinate loans (if any), and pari passu participations in senior mortgage loans. Activity relating to the loans receivable portfolio for the six months ended June 30, 2023 ($ in thousands): Unpaid Principal Balance Deferred Fees Specific CECL Reserve Carrying Value (1) Balance at December 31, 2022 $ 7,538,525 $ ( 49,451 ) $ ( 60,300 ) $ 7,428,774 Initial funding of new loan originations and acquisitions 101,059 - - 101,059 Advances on existing loans 348,657 - - 348,657 Non-cash advances in lieu of interest 39,870 967 - 40,837 Origination fees, extension fees and exit fees - ( 1,585 ) - ( 1,585 ) Repayments of loans receivable ( 252,076 ) - - ( 252,076 ) Repayments of non-cash advances in lieu of interest ( 7,738 ) - - ( 7,738 ) Accretion of fees - 10,586 - 10,586 Specific CECL Allowance - - ( 44,588 ) ( 44,588 ) Transfer to real estate owned, net ( 208,797 ) - 66,935 ( 141,862 ) Balance at June 30, 2023 $ 7,559,500 $ ( 39,483 ) $ ( 37,953 ) $ 7,482,064 General CECL reserve $ ( 65,698 ) Carrying Value $ 7,416,366 (1) Balance at December 31, 2022 does not include general CECL reserve. Through CMTG/TT Mortgage REIT LLC ("CMTG/TT"), a previously consolidated joint venture, we held a 51 % interest in $ 78.5 million of subordinate loans secured by land in New York, which had been on non-accrual status since October 2021. During the third quarter of 2022, we directly acquired the senior position of the loan of $ 73.5 million and converted the whole loan from a land loan into a construction loan to finance the development of a hotel. The borrower simultaneously committed additional equity to the project. Immediately following the conversion of the loan, we own $ 115.3 million of total loan commitments, of which $ 78.5 million has been funded and is included in loans receivable held-for-investment on our consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2023 , as well as 51 % of the remaining $ 78.5 million of subordinate loans held through CMTG/TT which is accounted for under the equity method of accounting on our consolidated financial statements. See Note 4 - Equity Method Investment for further detail. In the second quarter of 2022, we modified a loan with a borrower who was experiencing financial difficulties, resulting in a decrease in the index rate floor from 1.57 % to 1.00 % and modified extension requirements. During the six months ended June 30, 2023 , we further modified this loan to provide for a maturity extension to September 18, 2023 . As of June 30, 2023, the loan had an amortized cost basis of $ 87.8 million and represents approximately 1.2 % of total loans receivable held-for-investment, net. The loan is considered in determining the general CECL reserve. As of June 30, 2023, the borrower is current on all contractually obligated payments. Concentration of Risk The following table presents our loans receivable portfolio by loan type, as well as property type and geographic location of the properties collateralizing these loans as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 ($ in thousands): June 30, 2023 December 31, 2022 Loan Type Carrying Value (1) Percentage Carrying Value (2) Percentage Senior loans (3) $ 7,327,183 98 % $ 7,241,159 97 % Subordinate loans 154,881 2 % 187,615 3 % $ 7,482,064 100 % $ 7,428,774 100 % General CECL reserve $ ( 65,698 ) $ ( 68,347 ) $ 7,416,366 $ 7,360,427 Property Type Carrying Value (1) Percentage Carrying Value (2) Percentage Multifamily $ 3,043,063 41 % $ 3,044,892 41 % Hospitality 1,528,379 20 % 1,551,946 20 % Office 1,096,869 15 % 1,086,018 15 % Land 557,757 8 % 426,645 6 % Mixed-Use (4) 454,759 6 % 615,599 8 % Other 406,851 5 % 269,464 4 % For Sale Condo 394,386 5 % 434,210 6 % $ 7,482,064 100 % $ 7,428,774 100 % General CECL reserve $ ( 65,698 ) $ ( 68,347 ) $ 7,416,366 $ 7,360,427 Geographic Location Carrying Value (1) Percentage Carrying Value (2) Percentage United States West $ 2,557,819 34 % $ 2,450,710 33 % Northeast 1,920,193 26 % 1,999,648 27 % Southeast 1,086,020 15 % 1,008,590 14 % Mid Atlantic 737,585 10 % 809,908 11 % Southwest 706,511 9 % 694,887 9 % Midwest 470,436 6 % 461,531 6 % Other 3,500 0 % 3,500 0 % $ 7,482,064 100 % $ 7,428,774 100 % General CECL reserve $ ( 65,698 ) $ ( 68,347 ) $ 7,416,366 $ 7,360,427 (1) Net of specific CECL reserve of $ 38.0 million at June 30, 2023 . (2) Net of specific CECL reserve of $ 60.3 million at December 31, 2022 . (3) Senior loans include senior mortgages and similar credit quality loans, including related contiguous subordinate loans and pari passu participations in senior mortgage loans. (4) At June 30, 2023 , mixed-use comprises of 3 % office, 1 % retail, 1 % multifamily, and immaterial for for sale condo and hospitality components. At December 31, 2022 , mixed-use comprises of 4 % office, 2 % retail, 1 % for sale condo, 1 % multifamily, and immaterial hospitality and signage components. Interest Income and Accretion The following table summarizes our interest and accretion income from loans receivable held-for-investment, from interests in loans receivable held-for-investment, and from interest on cash balances, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively ($ in thousands): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 June 30, 2022 June 30, 2023 June 30, 2022 Coupon interest $ 171,018 $ 92,461 $ 327,634 $ 178,645 Interest on cash, cash equivalents, and other income 4,378 341 6,681 343 Accretion of fees 5,339 6,191 10,586 10,699 Total interest and related income (1) $ 180,735 $ 98,993 $ 344,901 $ 189,687 (1) We recognized $ 0.0 and $ 0.3 million in pre-payment penalties and accelerated fees during the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively . We recognized $ 0.9 and $ 0.9 million in pre-payment penalties and accelerated fees during the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 , respectively. Loan Risk Ratings As further described in Note 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, we evaluate the credit quality of our loan portfolio on a quarterly basis. In conjunction with our quarterly loan portfolio review, we assess the risk factors of each loan and assign a risk rating based on several factors. Factors considered in the assessment include, but are not limited to, current loan-to-value, debt yield, structure, cash flow volatility, exit plan, current market environment and sponsorship level. Loans are rated “1” (less risk) through “5” (greater risk), which ratings are defined in Note 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies. The following tables allocate the principal balance and carrying value of the loans receivable based on our internal risk ratings as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 ($ in thousands): June 30, 2023 Risk Rating Number of Loans Unpaid Principal Balance Carrying Value (1) % of Total of Carrying Value 1 0 $ - $ - 0 % 2 2 196,486 194,840 3 % 3 57 5,921,884 5,889,606 79 % 4 13 1,297,994 1,292,858 17 % 5 3 143,136 104,760 1 % 75 $ 7,559,500 $ 7,482,064 100 % General CECL reserve ( 65,698 ) $ 7,416,366 (1) Net of specific CECL reserve of $ 38.0 million . December 31, 2022 Risk Rating Number of Loans Unpaid Principal Balance Carrying Value (1) % of Total of Carrying Value 1 - $ - $ - 0 % 2 1 927 913 0 % 3 63 6,181,207 6,136,300 83 % 4 10 1,005,345 1,001,235 13 % 5 3 351,046 290,326 4 % 77 $ 7,538,525 $ 7,428,774 100 % General CECL reserve ( 68,347 ) $ 7,360,427 (1) Net of specific CECL reserve of $ 60.3 million . As of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the average risk rating of our portfolio was 3.2 and 3.2 , respectively, weighted by unpaid principal balance. The following table presents the carrying value and significant characteristics of our loans receivable on non-accrual status as of June 30, 2023 ($ in thousands): Property Type Location Risk Rating Unpaid Principal Balance Carrying Value Before Specific CECL Reserve Specific Net Carrying Value Interest Recognition Method / as of Date Land (1) VA 4 $ 150,306 $ 150,306 $ - $ 150,306 Cost Recovery / 1/1/2023 Multifamily CA 5 138,709 138,288 ( 37,069 ) 101,219 Cost Recovery / 12/1/2022 (2) Office CA 4 112,442 112,163 - 112,163 Cash Basis / 4/1/2023 Land NY 4 67,000 67,000 - 67,000 Cash Basis / 11/1/2021 Other Other 5 3,500 3,500 - 3,500 Cost Recovery / 7/1/2020 Other NY 5 927 925 ( 884 ) 41 Cost Recovery / 6/30/2023 Total non-accrual (3) $ 472,884 $ 472,182 $ ( 37,953 ) $ 434,229 (1) During the quarter ended June 30, 2023 , this loan was reclassified from a hospitality loan to a land loan based on the state of the collateral. (2) During the six months ended June 30, 2023, we received $ 40,000 from this loan which was treated as a reduction of carrying value. (3) Loans classified as non-accrual represented 5.8 % of the total loan portfolio at June 30, 2023, based on carryi ng value. Excludes three loans with an aggregate carrying value of $ 402.3 million that are in maturity default but remain on accrual status but the borrower is either current on interest payments or interest is deemed collectible based on the underlying collateral value. Additionally, a s of June 30, 2023 , we have one loan with a carrying value of $ 78.3 million that is delinquent on interest payments but remains on accrual status as the interest is deemed collectible based on the underlying collateral value. The following table presents the carrying value and significant characteristics of our loans receivable on non-accrual status as of December 31, 2022 ($ in thousands): Property Type Location Risk Rating Unpaid Principal Balance Carrying Value Before Specific CECL Reserve Specific Net Carrying Value Interest Recognition Method / as of Date Multifamily CA 5 $ 138,749 $ 138,329 $ ( 18,293 ) $ 120,036 Cost Recovery / 12/1/2022 Mixed-Use NY 5 208,797 208,797 ( 42,007 ) 166,790 Cash Basis / 11/1/2022 (1) Land NY 4 67,000 67,000 - 67,000 Cash basis / 11/1/2021 Other Other 5 3,500 3,500 - 3,500 Cost recovery / 7/1/2020 Total non-accrual (2) $ 418,046 $ 417,626 $ ( 60,300 ) $ 357,326 (1) Interest income of $ 1.1 million was recognized on this loan while on non-accrual status during the year ended December 31, 2022 . (2) Loans classified as non-accrual represented 4.8 % of the total loan portfolio at December 31, 2022 , based on carrying value. Excludes three loans with an aggregate carrying value of $ 360.0 million that remain on accrual status but are in maturity default. Current Expected Credit Losses The current expected credit loss reserve required under GAAP reflects our current estimate of potential credit losses related to our loan commitments. See Note 2 for further discussion of our current expected credit loss reserve. During the six months ended June 30, 2023, we recorded a provision for current expected credit losses of $ 38.2 million, which included a $ 44.6 million increase in our specific CECL reserve prior to a principal charge-off and a reversal of $ 6.4 million of general CECL reserves. The reversal of general CECL reserves was primarily attributable to the seasoning of our loan portfolio and a reduction in the size of our loan portfolio. During the three months ended June 30, 2023 , we recorded a specific CECL reserve of $ 0.9 million in connection with a subordinate loan secured by the equity interests in a retail condo in Brooklyn, NY with an unpaid principal balance and carrying value prior to any specific CECL reserve of $ 0.9 million and an initial maturity date of July 9, 2023. As of June 30, 2023, the loan is on non-accrual status. During the three months ended December 31, 2022 , we recorded a specific CECL reserve of $ 42.0 million in connection with a senior loan secured by a mixed-use building in New York, NY and a pledge of equity interests therein with an unpaid principal balance and carrying value prior to any specific CECL reserve of $ 208.8 million and an initial maturity date of February 1, 2023. On June 30, 2023, we obtained legal title to the collateral through an assignment-in-lieu of foreclosure and during the three months ended June 30, 2023 recorded an additional specific CECL reserve of $ 24.9 million prior to a principal charge-off of $ 66.9 million. Prior to obtaining legal title to the collateral and while the loan was on non-accrual status, we recognized $6 .5 million and $ 8.3 million of interest income during the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively. See Note 5 - Real Estate Owned, Net for further detail. As of December 31, 2022 and through the date of the assignment-in-lieu of foreclosure, this loan was on non-accrual status. During the three months ended December 31, 2022 , we recorded a specific CECL reserve of $ 18.3 million in connection with a loan with an unpaid principal balance of $ 138.8 million, a carrying value prior to any specific CECL reserve of $ 138.3 million and an initial maturity date of August 8, 2024. The loan, which is comprised of a portfolio of uncrossed loans, is collateralized by a portfolio of multifamily properties located in San Francisco, CA. During the three months ended June 30, 2023 , we recorded an additional specific CECL reserve of $ 18.8 million due to a revised valuation of the collateral properties. As of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the loan is on non-accrual status. Fair market values used to determine specific CECL reserves are calculated using a discounted cash flow model, a sales comparison approach, or a market capitalization approach. Estimates of fair market values include assumptions of property specific cash flows over estimated holding periods, discount rates ranging from 7.3 % to 7.5 %, and market and terminal capitalization rates ranging from 5.0 % to 5.5 %. These assumptions are based upon the nature of the properties, recent sales and lease comparables, and anticipated real estate and capital market conditions. During the six months ended June 30, 2022 , we recorded a provision for current expected credit losses of $ 10.6 million, which included a $ 5.4 million increase in our specific CECL reserve prior to a principal charge-off, resulting in a total current expected credit loss reserve of $ 72.7 million as of June 30, 2022. The net decrease in the total current expected credit loss reserve was primarily attributable to the principal charge-off which was partially offset by the increase in the size of the portfolio and changes in macroeconomic conditions. The following table illustrates the quarterly changes in the current expected credit loss reserve for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 ($ in thousands): General CECL Reserve Specific CECL Reserve Loans Receivable Held-for-Investment Interests in Loans Receivable Held-for-Investment Accrued Interest Receivable Unfunded Loan Commitments (1) Total General CECL Reserve Total CECL Reserve Total reserve, $ 6,333 $ 60,677 $ 14 $ 218 $ 6,286 $ 67,195 $ 73,528 Increase (reversal) ( 133 ) ( 1,269 ) 28 ( 218 ) 3,694 2,235 2,102 Total reserve, $ 6,200 $ 59,408 $ 42 $ - $ 9,980 $ 69,430 $ 75,630 Increase (reversal) 5,405 ( 113 ) ( 42 ) - 3,280 3,125 8,530 Principal charge-offs ( 11,500 ) - - - - - ( 11,500 ) Total reserve, $ 105 $ 59,295 $ - $ - $ 13,260 $ 72,555 $ 72,660 Total reserve, $ 60,300 $ 68,347 $ - $ - $ 17,715 $ 86,062 $ 146,362 Reversal - ( 1,021 ) - - ( 2,218 ) ( 3,239 ) ( 3,239 ) Total reserve, $ 60,300 $ 67,326 $ - $ - $ 15,497 $ 82,823 $ 143,123 Increase (reversal) 44,588 ( 1,628 ) - - ( 1,485 ) ( 3,113 ) 41,475 Principal charge-offs ( 66,935 ) - - - - - ( 66,935 ) Total reserve, $ 37,953 $ 65,698 $ - $ - $ 14,012 $ 79,710 $ 117,663 Reserve at 0.5 % 1.1 % 1.6 % (1) The CECL reserve for unfunded commitments is included in other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets. Our primary credit quality indicator is our internal risk rating, which is further discussed above. The following table presents the carrying value of our loans receivable as of June 30, 2023 by year of origination and risk rating ($ in thousands): Carrying Value by Origination Year as of June 30, 2023 Risk Rating Number of Loans Carrying Value (1) 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 1 0 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 2 2 194,840 - 37,931 - - 156,909 - 3 57 5,889,606 100,679 1,980,013 1,698,179 195,945 1,292,890 621,900 4 13 1,292,858 - 379,189 234,569 112,163 236,019 330,918 5 3 104,760 - - - - 104,719 41 75 $ 7,482,064 $ 100,679 $ 2,397,133 $ 1,932,748 $ 308,108 $ 1,790,537 $ 952,859 Charge-Off (2) - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 66,935 (1) Net of specific CECL reserves o f $ 38.0 million . (2) Principal charge-off recognized in connection with an assignment-in-lieu of foreclosure of a mixed-use property on June 30, 2023. See Note 5 - Real Estate Owned, Net for further detail. The following table details overall statistics for our loans receivable: June 30, 2023 December 31, 2022 Weighted average yield to maturity 9.2 % 8.6 % Weighted average term to fully extended maturity 2.9 years 3.2 years |