Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Commercial Real Estate Assets

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Commercial Real Estate Assets
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Commercial Real Estate Assets [Abstract]  
Commercial Real Estate Assets
Commercial Real Estate Assets
The Company originates and purchases commercial real estate debt and related instruments generally to be held as long-term investments. These assets are classified as commercial real estate assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. Additionally, the Company is the sole certificate holder of a trust entity that holds a commercial real estate loan. The underlying loan held by the trust is consolidated on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet and classified as commercial real estate assets. See Note 3 - Variable Interest Entities for additional information regarding consolidation of the trust. Commercial real estate assets 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 commercial real estate assets by asset type, property type and geographic location as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016:
 
September 30,
2017
(dollars in thousands)
First Mortgages
 
Mezzanine Loans
 
B-Notes
 
Total
Unpaid principal balance
$
2,041,767

 
$
132,605

 
$
14,892

 
$
2,189,264

Unamortized (discount) premium
(174
)
 
(11
)
 

 
(185
)
Unamortized net deferred origination fees
(17,695
)
 
(40
)
 

 
(17,735
)
Carrying value
$
2,023,898


$
132,554

 
$
14,892

 
$
2,171,344

Unfunded commitments
$
270,654

 
$
1,580

 
$

 
$
272,234

Number of loans
50

 
6

 
1

 
57

Weighted average coupon
5.6
%
 
9.1
%
 
8.0
%
 
5.9
%
Weighted average years to maturity (1)
2.5

 
1.9

 
9.3

 
2.5



 
December 31,
2016
(dollars in thousands)
First Mortgages
 
Mezzanine Loans
 
B-Notes
 
Total
Unpaid principal balance
$
1,286,200

 
$
138,245

 
$

 
$
1,424,445

Unamortized (discount) premium
(185
)
 
(15
)
 

 
(200
)
Unamortized net deferred origination fees
(11,481
)
 
(221
)
 

 
(11,702
)
Carrying value
$
1,274,534

 
$
138,009

 
$

 
$
1,412,543

Unfunded commitments
$
170,890

 
1,580

 
$

 
$
172,470

Number of loans
30

 
6

 

 
36

Weighted average coupon
5.1
%
 
8.6
%
 
%
 
5.4
%
Weighted average years to maturity (1)
2.9

 
1.5

 
0.0

 
2.8

____________________
(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.

(in thousands)
 
September 30,
2017
 
December 31,
2016
Property Type
 
Carrying Value
 
% of Commercial Portfolio
 
Carrying Value
 
% of Commercial Portfolio
Office
 
$
1,133,866

 
52.2
%
 
$
718,780

 
50.9
%
Multifamily
 
385,222

 
17.7
%
 
260,683

 
18.5
%
Retail
 
247,196

 
11.4
%
 
237,414

 
16.8
%
Hotel
 
209,874

 
9.7
%
 
90,585

 
6.4
%
Industrial
 
195,186

 
9.0
%
 
105,081

 
7.4
%
Total
 
$
2,171,344

 
100.0
%
 
$
1,412,543

 
100.0
%

(in thousands)
 
September 30,
2017
 
December 31,
2016
Geographic Location
 
Carrying Value
 
% of Commercial Portfolio
 
Carrying Value
 
% of Commercial Portfolio
Northeast
 
$
924,383

 
42.6
%
 
$
578,762

 
41.0
%
West
 
414,612

 
19.1
%
 
250,044

 
17.7
%
Southwest
 
363,907

 
16.8
%
 
267,944

 
19.0
%
Southeast
 
350,407

 
16.1
%
 
239,194

 
16.9
%
Midwest
 
118,035

 
5.4
%
 
76,599

 
5.4
%
Total
 
$
2,171,344

 
100.0
%
 
$
1,412,543

 
100.0
%

 
At September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the Company pledged commercial real estate assets with a carrying value of $2.0 billion and $1.4 billion, respectively, as collateral for repurchase agreements and FHLB advances. See Note 15 - Repurchase Agreements and Note 17 - Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines Advances.
The following table summarizes activity related to commercial real estate assets for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016.
 
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
(in thousands)
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
Balance at beginning of period
$
1,782,749

 
$
926,377

 
$
1,412,543

 
$
660,953

Originations, acquisitions and additional fundings
393,425

 
190,100

 
771,473

 
470,547

Repayments
(409
)
 
(908
)
 
(6,655
)
 
(15,295
)
Net (premium amortization) discount accretion
6

 
64

 
(11
)
 
204

Increase in net deferred origination fees
(5,858
)
 
(2,858
)
 
(11,568
)
 
(6,867
)
Amortization of net deferred origination fees
1,431

 
1,773

 
5,562

 
5,006

Allowance for loan losses

 

 

 

Balance at end of period
$
2,171,344

 
$
1,114,548

 
$
2,171,344

 
$
1,114,548



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 commercial real estate assets as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016:
(dollars in thousands)
 
September 30,
2017
 
December 31,
2016
Risk Rating
 
Number of Loans
 
Unpaid Principal Balance
 
Carrying Value
 
Number of Loans
 
Unpaid Principal Balance
 
Carrying Value
1 – 3
 
57

 
$
2,189,264

 
$
2,171,344

 
36

 
$
1,424,445

 
$
1,412,543

4 – 5
 

 

 

 

 

 

Total
 
57

 
$
2,189,264

 
$
2,171,344

 
36

 
$
1,424,445

 
$
1,412,543



The Company has not recorded any allowances for losses as no loans are past-due and 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.