Fair Value of Financial Instruments | Fair Value of Financial Instruments Fair-value measurements are determined based on the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. As a basis for considering market-participant assumptions in fair-value measurements, ASC 820 establishes a fair-value hierarchy that distinguishes between market-participant assumptions based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity (observable inputs that are classified within Levels 1 and 2 of the hierarchy) and the reporting entity’s own assumptions about market-participant assumptions (unobservable inputs classified within Level 3 of the hierarchy): • Level 1 inputs are adjusted, quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities at the measurement date. • Level 2 inputs are other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. Level 2 inputs may include quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability (other than quoted prices), such as interest rates and yield curves, that are observable at commonly quoted intervals. • Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability, and include situations where there is little, if any, related market activity for the asset or liability. The Company’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair-value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and considers factors specific to the asset or liability. Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities In the normal course of business, our operations are exposed to market risks, including the effect of changes in interest rates. We may enter into derivative financial instruments to offset this underlying market risk. There have been no significant changes in our policy and strategy from what was disclosed in the financial statements included in our Annual Report. Financial Instruments Carried at Fair Value See Note 2 and Notes 4 through 7 for additional information. Financial Instruments Not Carried at Fair Value The fair values of cash and cash equivalents, accrued interest and dividends, accounts payable and other accrued liabilities and accrued interest payable approximated their carrying values because of the short-term nature of these instruments. The estimated fair values of other financial instruments were determined by the Company using available market information and appropriate valuation methodologies. Considerable judgment is necessary to interpret market data and develop estimated fair values. Accordingly, the estimates presented herein are not necessarily indicative of the amounts the Company would realize on the disposition of the financial instruments. The use of different market assumptions or estimation methodologies may have a material effect on the estimated fair value amounts. In calculating the fair value of its long-term indebtedness, the Company used interest rate and spread assumptions that reflect current creditworthiness and market conditions available for the issuance of long-term debt with similar terms and remaining maturities. These financial instruments utilize Level 2 inputs. Amounts borrowed under master repurchase agreements are based on their contractual amounts that reasonably approximate their fair value given the short to moderate term and floating rate nature. The carrying values and fair values of the Company’s financial assets and liabilities recorded at fair value on a recurring basis, as well as other financial instruments not carried at fair value as of March 31, 2024 (in thousands): Fair Value Carrying Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 13,483 $ 13,483 $ — $ — $ 13,483 Restricted cash 5,804 5,804 — — 5,804 Loans, held-for-investment, net 391,591 — — 402,806 402,806 Preferred stock investments, at fair value 18,346 — — 18,346 18,346 Common stock investments, at fair value 60,658 — — 60,658 60,658 Mortgage loans, held-for-investment, net 140,565 — — 135,628 135,628 Accrued interest 25,271 25,271 — — 25,271 Mortgage loans held in variable interest entities, at fair value 6,182,075 — 6,182,075 — 6,182,075 CMBS structured pass-through certificates, at fair value 39,334 — 39,334 — 39,334 MSCR Notes, at fair value 10,363 — 10,363 — 10,363 Mortgage backed securities, at fair value 68,026 — 68,026 — 68,026 Accounts receivable and other assets 4,097 1,742 2,355 — 4,097 Due from brokers for securities sold, not yet settled 908 — 908 — 908 Total Assets $ 6,960,521 0 $ 46,300 0 $ 6,303,061 0 $ 617,438 0 $ 6,966,799 Liabilities Secured financing agreements, net $ 182,598 $ — $ — $ 188,107 $ 188,107 Master repurchase agreements 341,740 — — 341,740 341,740 Unsecured notes, net 219,849 — 200,654 — 200,654 Mortgages payable, net 95,608 — — 91,071 91,071 Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities 10,270 10,270 — — 10,270 Accrued interest payable 12,695 12,695 — — 12,695 Bonds payable held in variable interest entities, at fair value 5,774,017 — 5,774,017 — 5,774,017 Total Liabilities $ 6,636,777 $ 22,965 $ 5,974,671 $ 620,918 $ 6,618,554 The carrying values and fair values of the Company’s financial assets and liabilities recorded at fair value on a recurring basis, as well as other financial instruments not carried at fair value as of December 31, 2023 (in thousands): Fair Value Carrying Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 13,824 $ 13,824 $ — $ — $ 13,824 Restricted cash 2,825 2,825 — — 2,825 Loans, held-for-investment, net 328,460 — — 337,110 337,110 Preferred stock investments, at fair value 14,776 — — 14,776 14,776 Common stock investments, at fair value 61,529 — — 61,529 61,529 Mortgage loans, held-for-investment, net 676,420 — — 663,866 663,866 Accrued interest 22,033 22,033 — — 22,033 Mortgage loans held in variable interest entities, at fair value 5,677,763 — 5,677,763 — 5,677,763 CMBS structured pass-through certificates, at fair value 41,212 — 41,212 — 41,212 MSCR Notes, at fair value 10,378 — 10,378 — 10,378 Mortgage backed securities, at fair value 38,270 — 38,270 — 38,270 Accounts receivable and other assets 4,312 1,560 2,752 — 4,312 Total Assets $ 6,891,802 $ 40,242 $ 5,770,375 $ 1,077,281 $ 6,887,898 Liabilities Secured financing agreements, net $ 649,558 $ — $ — $ 666,423 $ 666,423 Master repurchase agreements 303,514 — — 303,514 303,514 Unsecured notes, net 219,483 — 199,859 — 199,859 Mortgages payable, net 95,657 — — 95,470 95,470 Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities 6,428 6,428 — — 6,428 Accrued interest payable 8,209 8,209 — — 8,209 Bonds payable held in variable interest entities, at fair value 5,289,997 — 5,289,997 — 5,289,997 Total Liabilities $ 6,572,846 $ 14,637 $ 5,489,856 $ 1,065,407 $ 6,569,900 The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Company’s investment in NSP are the discount rate and terminal capitalization rate. Significant increases (decreases) in any of those inputs in isolation could result in a significantly lower (higher) fair value measurement. The following is a summary of significant unobservable inputs used in the fair valuation of the Company's Level 3 assets carried at fair value on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2024 (dollars in thousands): Carrying Valuation Technique Unobservable Inputs Range Weighted Average (1) NexPoint Storage Partners $ 33,764 Discounted cash flow Terminal cap rate 5.00% - 5.50% 5.25 % Discount rate 7.75% - 9.75% 8.75 % IQHQ, Inc. $ 18,346 Discounted cash flow Discount rate 11.00% - 12.00% 11.50 % Private REIT $ 26,894 Market approach NAV per share multiple 1.00 - 1.10x 1.050x (1) Averages are weighted based on the fair value of the related instrument The table below reflects a summary of changes for the Company's Level 3 common and preferred stock assets carried at fair value on the Consolidated Balance Sheets for the three months ended March 31, 2024: Balance as of 12/31/23 Additions Change in Unrealized Gains/(Losses) Balance as of 3/31/24 NexPoint Storage Partners $ 33,129 $ — $ 635 $ 33,764 Private REIT $ 28,400 $ — $ (1,506) $ 26,894 IQHQ, Inc. $ 14,776 $ 3,506 $ 64 $ 18,346 Other Financial Instruments Carried at Fair Value Redeemable noncontrolling interests in the OP have a redemption feature and are marked to their redemption value if such value exceeds the carrying value of the redeemable noncontrolling interests in the OP (see Note 13). The redemption value is based on the fair value of the Company’s common stock at the redemption date, and therefore, is calculated based on the fair value of the Company’s common stock at the balance sheet date. Since the valuation is based on observable inputs such as quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, redeemable noncontrolling interests in the OP are classified as Level 2 if they are adjusted to their redemption value. At March 31, 2024, the redeemable noncontrolling interests in the OP are valued at their carrying value on the Consolidated Balance Sheets (see Note 13). |