Loans Held-for-Investment | Loans Held-for-Investment The Company originates and acquires commercial real estate debt and related instruments generally to be held as long-term investments. These assets are classified as loans held-for-investment on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. Additionally, at December 31, 2017 the Company was the sole certificate holder of a trust entity that held a commercial mezzanine loan. The underlying loan held by the trust was consolidated on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet and classified as loans held-for-investment. See Note 3 - Variable Interest Entities for additional information regarding consolidation of the trust. Loans held-for-investment are reported at cost, net of any unamortized acquisition premiums or discounts, loan fees and origination costs as applicable, unless the assets are deemed impaired. The following tables summarize the Company’s loans held-for-investment by asset type, property type and geographic location as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 : March 31, (dollars in thousands) First Mortgages Mezzanine Loans B-Notes Total Unpaid principal balance $ 2,326,351 $ 42,764 $ 14,795 $ 2,383,910 Unamortized (discount) premium (164 ) — — (164 ) Unamortized net deferred origination fees (19,221 ) 122 — (19,099 ) Carrying value $ 2,306,966 $ 42,886 $ 14,795 $ 2,364,647 Unfunded commitments $ 313,591 $ 1,580 $ — $ 315,171 Number of loans 56 4 1 61 Weighted average coupon 6.2 % 11.5 % 8.0 % 6.3 % Weighted average years to maturity (1) 2.1 1.8 8.8 2.2 December 31, (dollars in thousands) First Mortgages Mezzanine Loans B-Notes Total Unpaid principal balance $ 2,220,361 $ 88,945 $ 14,845 $ 2,324,151 Unamortized (discount) premium (169 ) (9 ) — (178 ) Unamortized net deferred origination fees (19,752 ) 45 — (19,707 ) Carrying value $ 2,200,440 $ 88,981 $ 14,845 $ 2,304,266 Unfunded commitments $ 337,623 $ 1,580 $ — $ 339,203 Number of loans 53 5 1 59 Weighted average coupon 5.9 % 9.7 % 8.0 % 6.0 % Weighted average years to maturity (1) 2.3 2.0 9.1 2.4 ____________________ (1) Based on contractual maturity date. Certain loans are subject to contractual extension options which may be subject to conditions as stipulated in the loan agreement. Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities stated herein as certain borrowers may have the right to prepay with or without paying a prepayment penalty. The Company may also extend contractual maturities in connection with loan modifications. (dollars in thousands) March 31, December 31, Property Type Carrying Value % of Commercial Portfolio Carrying Value % of Commercial Portfolio Office $ 1,308,343 55.4 % $ 1,223,642 53.1 % Multifamily 318,908 13.5 % 356,016 15.4 % Hotel 275,477 11.6 % 274,416 11.9 % Retail 258,801 10.9 % 254,786 11.1 % Industrial 203,118 8.6 % 195,406 8.5 % Total $ 2,364,647 100.0 % $ 2,304,266 100.0 % (dollars in thousands) March 31, December 31, Geographic Location Carrying Value % of Commercial Portfolio Carrying Value % of Commercial Portfolio Northeast $ 918,493 38.9 % $ 896,361 38.9 % West 527,570 22.3 % 509,088 22.1 % Southwest 492,563 20.8 % 454,088 19.7 % Southeast 363,449 15.4 % 346,623 15.0 % Midwest 62,572 2.6 % 98,106 4.3 % Total $ 2,364,647 100.0 % $ 2,304,266 100.0 % At March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , the Company pledged loans held-for-investment with a carrying value of $2.3 billion and $2.2 billion , respectively, as collateral for repurchase agreements. See Note 10 - Repurchase Agreements. The following table summarizes activity related to loans held-for-investment for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 . Three Months Ended (in thousands) 2018 2017 Balance at beginning of period $ 2,304,266 $ 1,364,291 Originations, acquisitions and additional fundings 156,186 139,384 Repayments (96,427 ) (1,194 ) Net discount accretion (premium amortization) 14 1 Increase in net deferred origination fees (2,085 ) (1,939 ) Amortization of net deferred origination fees 2,693 2,423 Allowance for loan losses — — Balance at end of period $ 2,364,647 $ 1,502,966 The Company evaluates each loan for impairment at least quarterly by assessing the risk factors of each loan and assigning a risk rating based on a variety of factors. Risk factors include property type, geographic and local market dynamics, physical condition, leasing and tenant profile, projected cash flow, loan structure and exit plan, loan-to-value ratio, project sponsorship, and other factors deemed necessary. Risk ratings are defined as follows: 1 – Lower Risk 2 – Average Risk 3 – Acceptable Risk 4 – Higher Risk: A loan that has exhibited material deterioration in cash flows and/or other credit factors, which, if negative trends continue, could be indicative of future loss. 5 – Impaired/Loss Likely: A loan that has a significantly increased probability of default or principal loss. The following table presents the number of loans, unpaid principal balance and carrying value (amortized cost) by risk rating for loans held-for-investment as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 : (dollars in thousands) March 31, December 31, Risk Rating Number of Loans Unpaid Principal Balance Carrying Value Number of Loans Unpaid Principal Balance Carrying Value 1 7 $ 445,220 $ 443,774 6 $ 414,695 $ 413,314 2 51 1,868,871 1,851,057 50 1,840,638 1,822,134 3 3 69,819 69,816 3 68,818 68,818 4 — — — — — — 5 — — — — — — Total 61 $ 2,383,910 $ 2,364,647 59 $ 2,324,151 $ 2,304,266 The Company has not recorded any allowances for losses as it is not deemed probable that the Company will not be able to collect all amounts due pursuant to the contractual terms of the loans. |