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FORM 10-Q
SHEPHERD’S FINANCE, LLC
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements contained in this Form 10-Q of Shepherd’s Finance, LLC, other than historical facts, may be considered forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Words such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “continue,” “predict,” or other similar words identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements appear in a number of places in this report, including without limitation, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” and include statements regarding our intent, belief or current expectation about, among other things, trends affecting the markets in which we operate, our business, financial condition and growth strategies.
Although we believe that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: the impact of inflation and rising interest rates on the economy and housing markets; general economic uncertainty in key global markets and a worsening of global economic conditions or low levels of economic growth; the rate and the pace of economic recovery following economic downturns; and those other risks described in other risk factors as outlined in our Registration Statement on Form S-1, as amended, and our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023. Actual results may differ materially from those predicted in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including but not limited to those set forth in the “Risk Factors” section of our Registration Statement on Form S-1, as amended, and our Annual Report on Form 10-K. For further information regarding risks and uncertainties associated with our business, and important factors that could cause our actual results to vary materially from those expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements, please refer to the factors set forth in the “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and “Risk Factors” sections of the documents we file from time to time with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.
When considering forward-looking statements, you should keep these risk factors, as well as the other cautionary statements in this report and in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 in mind. You should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statement. We are not obligated to update forward-looking statements.
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Shepherd’s Finance, LLC
Interim Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands of dollars) | June 30, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | ||||||
Assets | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | $ | ||||||
Accrued interest receivable | ||||||||
Loans receivable, net | ||||||||
Real estate investments | ||||||||
Foreclosed assets, net | ||||||||
Premises and equipment | ||||||||
Other assets | ||||||||
Total assets | $ | $ | ||||||
Liabilities, Redeemable Preferred Equity, and Members’ Capital | ||||||||
Customer interest escrow | $ | $ | ||||||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | ||||||||
Accrued interest payable | ||||||||
Notes payable secured, net of deferred financing costs | ||||||||
Notes payable unsecured, net of deferred financing costs | ||||||||
Deferred revenue – real estate investments | ||||||||
Total liabilities | ||||||||
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 10) | ||||||||
Redeemable Preferred Equity | ||||||||
Series C preferred equity | ||||||||
Members’ Capital | ||||||||
Series C preferred equity | ||||||||
Class A common equity | ||||||||
Members’ capital | ||||||||
Total liabilities, redeemable preferred equity and members’ capital | $ | $ |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim consolidated financial statements.
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Shepherd’s Finance, LLC
Interim Consolidated Statements of Operations - Unaudited
For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 and 2023
Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
June 30, | June 30, | |||||||||||||||
(in thousands of dollars) | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||||
Interest Income | ||||||||||||||||
Interest and fee income on loans | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
Interest expense: | ||||||||||||||||
Interest related to secured borrowings | ||||||||||||||||
Interest related to unsecured borrowings | ||||||||||||||||
Interest expense | ||||||||||||||||
Net interest and fee income | ||||||||||||||||
Less: credit loss provision | ||||||||||||||||
Net interest and fee income after credit loss provision | ||||||||||||||||
Non-Interest Income | ||||||||||||||||
Other income | ||||||||||||||||
Gain on sale of real estate investments | ||||||||||||||||
Gain on foreclosed assets | ||||||||||||||||
Total non-interest income | ||||||||||||||||
Income before non-interest expense | ||||||||||||||||
Non-Interest Expense | ||||||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative | ||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | ||||||||||||||||
Loss on foreclosed assets | ||||||||||||||||
Total non-interest expense | ||||||||||||||||
Net Income | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
Earned Distribution to Preferred Equity Holders | ||||||||||||||||
Net Income Attributable to Common Equity Holders | $ | $ | $ | $ |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim consolidated financial statements.
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Shepherd’s Finance, LLC
Interim Consolidated Statements of Changes in Members’ Capital – Unaudited
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2024 and 2023
(in thousands of dollars) | Series B Preferred Equity | Series C Preferred Equity | Class A Common Equity | Total Members’ Capital | ||||||||||||
March 31, 2023 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
Net income attributable to Common A equity | ||||||||||||||||
Distributions to Common A equity | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||
June 30, 2023 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
March 31, 2024 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
Net income attributable to Common A equity | ||||||||||||||||
Net income attributable to Series C equity | ||||||||||||||||
Distributions to Series C equity | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||
Distributions to Class A equity | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||
Issuance of Common A equity units | ||||||||||||||||
June 30, 2024 | $ | $ | $ | $ |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the interim consolidated financial statements.
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For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 and 2023
(in thousands of dollars) | Series B Preferred Equity | Series C Preferred Equity | Class A Common Equity | Total Members’ Capital | ||||||||||||
January 1, 2023 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
Cumulative effect of CECL adoption as of January 1, 2023 | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||
Net income attributable to Common A equity | ||||||||||||||||
Contributions from Common A equity | ||||||||||||||||
Distributions to Common A equity | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||
Distributions to Series B preferred equity | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||
June 30, 2023 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
January 1, 2024 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
Net income attributable to Common A equity | ||||||||||||||||
Net income attributable to Series C equity | ||||||||||||||||
Contributions from Series C equity | ||||||||||||||||
Conversion of Series C equity | ||||||||||||||||
Distributions to Series C equity | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||
Distributions to Class A equity | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||
Issuance of Common A equity units | ||||||||||||||||
June 30, 2024 | $ | $ | $ | $ |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the interim consolidated financial statements.
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Shepherd’s Finance, LLC
Interim Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Unaudited
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 and 2023
(in thousands of dollars) | June 30, 2024 | June 30, 2023 | ||||||
Cash flows from operations | ||||||||
Net income | $ | $ | ||||||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||||||
Amortization of deferred financing costs | ||||||||
Provision for credit losses | ||||||||
Change in loan origination fees, net | ( | ) | ||||||
Depreciation and amortization | ||||||||
Gain on foreclosed assets | ( | ) | ||||||
Loss on foreclosed assets | ||||||||
Gain on sale of real estate investments | ( | ) | ||||||
Deferred revenue – real estate investments | ||||||||
Issuance of common A equity units | ||||||||
Net change in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||||
Other assets | ( | ) | ||||||
Accrued interest receivable | ( | ) | ||||||
Customer interest escrow | ( | ) | ||||||
Accrued interest payable | ||||||||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | ||||||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | ||||||||
Cash flows from investing activities | ||||||||
Loan originations and principal collections, net | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
Additions for construction in foreclosed assets | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
Acquisition of 339, net of cash acquired | ( | ) | ||||||
Additions for construction in real estate investments | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
Proceeds from sale of real estate investments | ||||||||
Proceeds from sale of foreclosed assets | ||||||||
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities | ( | ) | ||||||
Cash flows from financing activities | ||||||||
Contributions from common A equity holders | ||||||||
Contributions from preferred C equity holders | ||||||||
Distributions to preferred B equity holders | ( | ) | ||||||
Distributions to preferred C equity holders | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
Distributions to common equity holders | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
Proceeds from secured note payable | ||||||||
Repayments of secured note payable | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
Proceeds from unsecured notes payable | ||||||||
Redemptions/repayments of unsecured notes payable | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
Deferred financing costs paid | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | ( | ) | ||||||
Net change in cash and cash equivalents | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents | ||||||||
Beginning of period | ||||||||
End of period | $ | $ | ||||||
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information | ||||||||
Cash paid for interest | $ | $ | ||||||
Non-cash investing and financing activities | ||||||||
Earned by series B preferred equity holders and distributed to customer interest escrow | $ | $ | ||||||
Foreclosed assets transferred from loans receivable, net | $ | $ | ||||||
Secured and unsecured notes payable transfers | $ | $ | ||||||
Accrued interest payable transferred to notes payable | $ | $ |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim consolidated financial statements.
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Shepherd’s Finance, LLC
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
Information presented throughout these notes to the consolidated financial statements is in thousands of dollars.
1. Description of Business
Shepherd’s Finance, LLC and subsidiary (the “Company”, “we”, or “our”) was originally formed as a Pennsylvania limited liability company on May 10, 2007. We are the sole member of two consolidating subsidiaries, Shepherd’s Stable Investments, LLC and 339 Justabout Land Company. The Company operates pursuant to its Second Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement by and among Daniel M. Wallach and the other members of the Company effective as of March 16, 2017, and as subsequently amended.
The Company extends commercial loans to residential homebuilders (in 20 states as of June 30, 2024) to:
● | construct single family homes, | |
● | develop undeveloped land into residential building lots, and | |
● | purchase and improve for sale older homes. |
2. Acquisition
Acquisition of 339 Justabout Land Co., LLC
Effective
The property has since been subdivided into two parcels. One parcel is being developed into 37 lots and are available for home construction, of which one lot was purchased and is currently owned by Benjamin Marcus Homes, LLC (“BMH”), and the other parcel will be developed into 24 lots, which should be available for construction later this year or early next year (36 lots owned by 339 which should be available for construction, the “60 Lots”).
We
charge an option fee to BMH for the right to buy the 36 lots owned by 339. The option fee was $
The
total expected selling price of the 60 lots is approximately $
The following table summarizes the allocation of purchase price to assets and liabilities acquired in connection with the Company’s acquisition of 339 based on fair values as of February 15, 2024.
Acquisition Consideration | ||||
Gross purchase price | $ | |||
Debt of 339 to the Company | ||||
Immediate repayment of previous 339 owner of intercompany debt | ( | ) | ||
Purchase consideration | $ |
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The purchase price has been allocated to the acquired assets and assumed liabilities based on estimated fair values. The table below provides the provisional recording of assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date.
Amounts recognized as of the acquisition date | ||||
Purchase Consideration | $ | |||
Fair value of identified assets acquired: | ||||
Cash | ||||
Real estate investments | ||||
Total identifiable assets | ||||
Fair value of liabilities assumed: | ||||
Current liabilities | ||||
Other liabilities | ||||
Total liabilities assumed | ||||
Net identifiable assets acquired | $ |
The allocation presented above is based upon management’s estimate of the fair values using valuation techniques including appraisals and purchase contracts, as well as estimating completion costs and future interest costs. In estimating the fair value of the identifiable acquired assets and assumed liabilities, the fair value estimates are based on, but not limited to, expected future revenue and cash flows and estimated discount rates. Except for real estate assets, all assets and liabilities are estimated at their historical carrying values, which approximates fair value.
3. Fair Value
The Company had no financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023.
The following tables present the balances of non-financial instruments measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis:
June 30, 2024 | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical | Significant Other Observable | Significant Unobservable | |||||||||||||||||
Carrying | Estimated | Assets | Inputs | Inputs | ||||||||||||||||
Amount | Fair Value | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | ||||||||||||||||
Foreclosed assets, net | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||
Impaired loans, net | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ |
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December 31, 2023 | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical | Significant Other Observable | Significant Unobservable | |||||||||||||||||
Carrying | Estimated | Assets | Inputs | Inputs | ||||||||||||||||
Amount | Fair Value | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | ||||||||||||||||
Foreclosed assets, net | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||
Impaired loans, net | ||||||||||||||||||||
Other impaired loans, net | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ |
The table below is a summary of fair value estimates for financial instruments:
June 30, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |||||||||||||||
Carrying | Estimated | Carrying | Estimated | |||||||||||||
Amount | Fair Value | Amount | Fair Value | |||||||||||||
Financial Assets | ||||||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
Loan receivable, net | ||||||||||||||||
Accrued interest on loans receivables, net | ||||||||||||||||
Financial Liabilities | ||||||||||||||||
Customer interest escrow | ||||||||||||||||
Notes payable secured, net | ||||||||||||||||
Notes payable unsecured, net | ||||||||||||||||
Accrued interest payable |
4. Real Estate Investment Assets
The following table is a roll forward of real estate investment assets:
Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | Year Ended December 31, 2023 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 | ||||||||||
Beginning balance | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||
Additions from 339 acquisition | ||||||||||||
Gain on sale of real estate investments | ||||||||||||
Proceeds from the sale of real estate investments | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
Additions for construction/development | ||||||||||||
Ending balance | $ | $ | $ |
5. Loans Receivables, net
Financing receivables are comprised of the following:
June 30, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |||||||
Loans receivables, gross | $ | $ | ||||||
Less: Deferred loan fees | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
Less: Deposits | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
Plus: Deferred origination costs | ||||||||
Less: Allowance for credit losses | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
Loans receivable, net | $ | $ |
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Commercial Construction and Development Loans
Construction Loan Portfolio Summary
As of June 30, 2024, the Company’s portfolio consisted of 189 construction and nine development loans with 58 borrowers in 20 states.
The following is a summary of our loan portfolio to builders for home construction loans as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023:
Year | Number of States |
Number of Borrowers |
Number of Loans |
Value of Collateral(1) |
Commitment Amount | Gross Amount Outstanding |
Loan to Value Ratio(2) |
Loan Fee | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
2024 | $ | $ | $ | %(3) | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2023 | $ | $ | $ | %(3) | % |
(1) | |
(2) | |
(3) |
Real Estate Development Loan Portfolio Summary
The following is a summary of our loan portfolio to builders for land development as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023:
Year | Number of States |
Number of Borrowers |
Number of Loans |
Gross Value of Collateral(1) |
Commitment Amount |
Gross Amount Outstanding |
Loan to Value Ratio(2) |
Interest Spread(4) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
2024 | $ | $ | $ | %(3) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2023 | $ | $ | $ | %(3) |
(1) | |
(2) | |
(3) | |
(4) |
The following is a roll forward of our loan receivables, net:
June 30, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |||||||
Beginning balance | $ | $ | ||||||
Originations and modifications | ||||||||
Principal collections | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
Transferred from loans receivables, net to foreclosed assets | ( | ) | ||||||
Transferred from loans receivables, net to real estate investments | ( | ) | ||||||
Change in builder deposit | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
Change in allowance for credit losses | ||||||||
Change in loan fees, net | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
Ending balance | $ | $ |
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Credit Quality Information
Effective
January 1, 2023, we adopted ASC 326, Financial Instruments-Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments,”
which replaced the incurred loss methodology for determining out provision for credit losses and allowance for credit losses with
current expected credit loss (“CECL”) model. Upon the adoption of ASC 326 the total amount of the allowance for credit losses
(“ACL”) on loans estimated using the CECL methodology increased $
Based on the Company’s size, complexity and historical data the aggregate method or loss-rate method was selected to estimate expected credit losses. An expected loss ratio is applied based on internal historical losses and originations. The aggregate method relies upon the performance of an entire segment of the loan portfolio to best represent the behavior of these specific segments over time. In addition, a modified open pool approach was used which utilizes our borrowers’ credit rankings for both construction and development loans. Internal risk-rating grades are assigned by the Company’s management based on an analysis of financial and collateral strength and other credit attributes underlying each loan. Loan grades are A, B and C and Unsecured for both construction and development loans where A and C defines the highest and lowest scores, respectively. Unsecured loans in our portfolio do not hold underlying collateral.
Each loan pool is adjusted for qualitative factors not inherently considered in the quantitative analysis. The qualitative adjustments either increase or decrease the quantitative model estimation. We consider factors that are relevant within the qualitative framework which include the following: lending policy, changes in nature and volume of loans, staff experience, changes in volume and trends of non-performing loans, trends in underlying collateral values, quality of our loan review system and other economic conditions, including inflation.
Our Company construction loans are collateralized by land and real estate while our Company development loans are collateralized by land. Secured nonaccrual loans individually evaluated are also collateralized by land and real estate.
The following table presents the Company’s gross loans receivable, commitment value and ACL for each respective credit rank loan pool category as of June 30, 2024:
Loans Receivable Gross | Commitment Value | ACL | ||||||||||
Construction Loans Collectively Evaluated | ||||||||||||
A Credit Risk | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | |||||||
B Credit Risk | ( | ) | ||||||||||
C Credit Risk | ( | ) | ||||||||||
Development Loans Collectively Evaluated | ||||||||||||
A Credit Risk | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | |||||||
B Credit Risk | ||||||||||||
C Credit Risk | ( | ) | ||||||||||
Unsecured Nonaccrual Loans Individually Evaluated | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||
Secured Nonaccrual Loans Individually Evaluated | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | |||||||
ACL Unfunded Commitments | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||
Total | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) |
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The following table presents the Company’s gross loans receivable, commitment value and ACL for each respective credit rank loan pool category as of December 31, 2023.
Loans Receivable Gross | Commitment Value | ACL | ||||||||||
Construction Loans Collectively Evaluated | ||||||||||||
A Credit Risk | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | |||||||
B Credit Risk | ( | ) | ||||||||||
C Credit Risk | ||||||||||||
Development Loans Collectively Evaluated | ||||||||||||
A Credit Risk | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | |||||||
B Credit Risk | ||||||||||||
C Credit Risk | ( | ) | ||||||||||
Unsecured Nonaccrual Loans Individually Evaluated | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | |||||||
Secured Nonaccrual Loans Individually Evaluated | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | |||||||
Total | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) |
The following table presents the amortized cost basis of loans on nonaccrual status and loans past due over 89 days still accruing as of June 30, 2024:
Nonaccrual with No Allowance for Credit Loss | Nonaccrual with Allowance for Credit Loss | Loans Past Due Over 89 Days Still Accruing | ||||||||||
Unsecured Nonaccrual Loans Individually Evaluated | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||
Secured Nonaccrual Loans Individually Evaluated | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||
Total | $ | $ | $ |
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The following table presents the amortized cost basis of loans on nonaccrual status and loans past due over 89 days still accruing as of December 31, 2023:
Nonaccrual with No Allowance for Credit Loss | Nonaccrual with Allowance for Credit Loss | Loans Past Due Over 89 Days Still Accruing | ||||||||||
Unsecured Nonaccrual Loans Individually Evaluated | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||
Secured Nonaccrual Loans Individually Evaluated | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||
Total | $ | $ | $ |
For loans greater than 12 months in age that are individually evaluated, appraisals are ordered and prepared if the current appraisal is greater than 13 months old and construction is greater than 90% complete. If construction is less than 90% complete the Company uses the latest appraisal on file. At certain times the Company may choose to use a broker’s opinions of value (“BOV”) as a replacement for an appraisal if deemed more efficient by management. Appraised values are adjusted for estimated costs associated with asset disposal. A broker’s opinion of selling price, use currently valid sales contracts on the subject property, or representative recent actual closings by the builder on similar properties may be used in place of a broker’s opinion of value.
Appraisers are state certified and are selected by first attempting to utilize the appraiser who completed the original appraisal report. If that appraiser is unavailable or unreasonably expensive, we use another appraiser who appraises routinely in that geographic area. BOVs are created by real estate agents. We try to first select an agent we have worked with, and then, if that fails, we select another agent who works in that geographic area.
In addition, our loan portfolio includes performing, forbearance and nonaccrual loans. The Company’s policies with respect to placing loans on nonaccrual and individually evaluated if they are past due greater than 90 days unless management deems the loan an exception. A fair market value analysis is performed and an allowance for credit loss is established based on the results of the analysis.
The following is an aging of our gross loan portfolio as of June 30, 2024:
Gross Loan | Current | Past Due | Past Due | Past Due | Past Due | |||||||||||||||||||
Value | 0 - 59 | 60 - 89 | 90 - 179 | 180 - 269 | >270 | |||||||||||||||||||
Performing Loans | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
A Credit Risk | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||
B Credit Risk | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
C Credit Risk | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Forbearance Loans | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Secured Nonaccrual Loans | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nonaccrual Loans | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Unsecured Loans | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Secured Loans | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ |
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The following is an aging of our gross loan portfolio as of December 31, 2023:
Gross Loan | Current | Past Due | Past Due | Past Due | Past Due | |||||||||||||||||||
Value | 0 - 59 | 60 - 89 | 90 - 179 | 180 - 269 | >270 | |||||||||||||||||||
Performing Loans | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
A Credit Risk | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||
B Credit Risk | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
C Credit Risk | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nonaccrual Loans | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Unsecured Loans | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Secured Loans | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ |
Below is an aging schedule of loans receivable as of June 30, 2024, on a recency basis:
No. Loans | Unpaid Balances | % | ||||||||||
Current loans (Current accounts and accounts on which more than 50% of an original contract payment was made in the last 59 days.) | $ | % | ||||||||||
60-89 days | % | |||||||||||
90-179 days | % | |||||||||||
180-269 days | % | |||||||||||
>270 days | % | |||||||||||
Subtotal | $ | % | ||||||||||
Interest only accounts (Accounts on which interest, deferment, extension and/or default charges were received in the last 60 days.) | $ | % | ||||||||||
Partial payment accounts (Accounts on which the total received in the last 60 days was less than 50% of the original contractual monthly payment. “Total received” to include interest on simple interest accounts, as well as late charges on deferment charges on pre-computed accounts.) | $ | % | ||||||||||
Total | $ | % |
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Below is an aging schedule of loans receivable as of December 31, 2023, on a recency basis:
No. Loans | Unpaid Balances | % | ||||||||||
Current loans (Current accounts and accounts on which more than 50% of an original contract payment was made in the last 59 days.) | $ | % | ||||||||||
60-89 days | % | |||||||||||
90-179 days | % | |||||||||||
180-269 days | % | |||||||||||
>270 days | % | |||||||||||
Subtotal | $ | % | ||||||||||
Interest only accounts (Accounts on which interest, deferment, extension and/or default charges were received in the last 60 days.) | $ | % | ||||||||||
Partial payment accounts (Accounts on which the total received in the last 60 days was less than 50% of the original contractual monthly payment. “Total received” to include interest on simple interest accounts, as well as late charges on deferment charges on pre-computed accounts.) | $ | % | ||||||||||
Total | $ | % |
Below is an aging schedule of loans receivable as of June 30, 2024, on a contractual basis:
No. Loans | Unpaid Balances | % | ||||||||||
Contractual terms (All current Direct Loans and Sales Finance Contracts with installments past due less than 60 days from due date.) | $ | % | ||||||||||
60-89 days | % | |||||||||||
90-179 days | % | |||||||||||
180-269 days | % | |||||||||||
>270 days | % | |||||||||||
Subtotal | $ | % | ||||||||||
Interest only accounts (Accounts on which interest, deferment, extension and/or default charges were received in the last 60 days.) | $ | % | ||||||||||
Partial payment accounts (Accounts on which the total received in the last 60 days was less than 50% of the original contractual monthly payment. “Total received” to include interest on simple interest accounts, as well as late charges on deferment charges on pre-computed accounts.) | $ | % | ||||||||||
Total | $ | % |
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Below is an aging schedule of loans receivable as of December 31, 2023, on a contractual basis:
No. Loans | Unpaid Balances | % | ||||||||||
Contractual terms (All current Direct Loans and Sales Finance Contracts with installments past due less than 60 days from due date.) | $ | % | ||||||||||
60-89 days | % | |||||||||||
90-179 days | % | |||||||||||
180-269 days | % | |||||||||||
>270 days | % | |||||||||||
Subtotal | $ | % | ||||||||||
Interest only accounts (Accounts on which interest, deferment, extension and/or default charges were received in the last 60 days.) | $ | % | ||||||||||
Partial payment accounts (Accounts on which the total received in the last 60 days was less than 50% of the original contractual monthly payment. “Total received” to include interest on simple interest accounts, as well as late charges on deferment charges on pre-computed accounts.) | $ | % | ||||||||||
Total | $ | % |
Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans
The following table provides a roll forward of the allowance for credit losses for the quarter ended June 30, 2024:
Performing Loans | Nonaccrual loans | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Construction | Development | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
A Credit Risk | B Credit Risk | C Credit Risk | A Credit Risk | B Credit Risk | C Credit Risk | Secured | Unsecured | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Allowance for credit losses as of March 31, 2024 | $ | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Charge-offs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Credit loss provision funded | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Allowance for credit losses as of June 30, 2024 | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Reclassification of ACL on unfunded commitments | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Credit loss provision unfunded | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Reserve for unfunded commitments as of June 30, 2024 | $ | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) |
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The following table provides a roll forward of the allowance for credit losses for the six months ended June 30, 2024:
Performing Loans | Nonaccrual loans | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Construction | Development | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
A Credit Risk | B Credit Risk | C Credit Risk | A Credit Risk | B Credit Risk | C Credit Risk | Secured | Unsecured | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Allowance for credit losses as of December 31, 2023 | $ | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Reclassification of ACL on unfunded commitments | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Charge-offs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Credit loss provision funded | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Allowance for credit losses as of June 30, 2024 | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Reserve for unfunded commitments as of December 31, 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Reclassification of ACL on unfunded commitments | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Credit loss provision unfunded | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Reserve for unfunded commitments as of June 30, 2024 | $ | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) |
The following table provides a roll forward of the allowance for credit losses as of December 31, 2023:
Performing Loans | Nonaccrual loans | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Construction | Development | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
A Credit Risk | B Credit Risk | C Credit Risk | A Credit Risk | B Credit Risk | C Credit Risk | Secured | Unsecured | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
December 31, 2022 | $ | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Impact of the adoption of ASC 326 | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Charge-offs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Reduction in ACL for loan participations | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Credit loss provision | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
December 31, 2023 | $ | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) |
Allowance for Credit Losses on Unfunded Loan Commitments
Unfunded
commitments to extend credit, which have similar collateral, credit and market risk to our outstanding loans, were $
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Concentrations
Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist principally of loans receivable. Our concentration risks for our top three customers listed by geographic real estate market are summarized in the table below:
June 30, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |||||||||||
Percent of | Percent of | |||||||||||
Borrower | Loan | Borrower | Loan | |||||||||
City | Commitments | City | Commitments | |||||||||
Highest concentration risk | % | % | ||||||||||
Second highest concentration risk | % | % | ||||||||||
Third highest concentration risk | % | % |
6. Foreclosed Assets
The following table is our roll forward of foreclosed assets:
Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | Year Ended December 31, 2023 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 | ||||||||||
Beginning balance | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||
Transferred from loans receivables, net | ||||||||||||
Additions for construction in foreclosed assets | ||||||||||||
Sale proceeds | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
Gain on foreclosed assets | ||||||||||||
Loss on foreclosed assets | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||
Ending balance | $ | $ | $ |
7. Borrowings
The following table displays our borrowings and a ranking of priority:
Priority Rank | June 30, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | ||||||||
Borrowing Source | ||||||||||
Purchase and sale agreements and other secured borrowings | 1 | $ | $ | |||||||
Secured line of credit from affiliates | 2 | |||||||||
Unsecured line of credit (senior) | 3 | |||||||||
Other unsecured debt (senior subordinated) | 4 | |||||||||
Unsecured Notes through our public offering, gross | 5 | |||||||||
Other unsecured debt (subordinated) | 5 | |||||||||
Other unsecured debt (junior subordinated) | 6 | |||||||||
Less deferred financing fees | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||
Total | $ | $ |
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The following table shows the maturity of outstanding debt as of June 30, 2024:
Year Maturing | Total Amount Maturing | Public Offering | Other Unsecured | Secured Borrowings | ||||||||||||
2024 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
2025 | ||||||||||||||||
2026 | ||||||||||||||||
2027 | ||||||||||||||||
2028 | ||||||||||||||||
2029 and thereafter | ||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | $ | $ | $ |
Secured Borrowings
Lines of Credit
As
of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company had $
None of our lines of credit have given us notice of nonrenewal as of June 30, 2024. The lines will continue to automatically renew unless notice of nonrenewal is given by a lender.
Loan with Hanna Holdings, Inc.
This loan was debt acquired in the 339 acquisition which 339 used the loan to originally purchase the property.
● | Principal
not to exceed $ | |
● | Secured with a second position mortgage | |
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Secured Deferred Financing Costs
The
Company had secured deferred financing costs of $
Secured Borrowings Secured by Loan Assets
Borrowings secured by loan assets are summarized below:
June 30, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |||||||||||||||
Book Value of Loans which Served as Collateral | Due from Shepherd’s Finance to Loan Purchaser or Lender | Book Value of Loans which Served as Collateral | Due from Shepherd’s Finance to Loan Purchaser or Lender | |||||||||||||
Loan Purchaser | ||||||||||||||||
Builder Finance | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
S.K. Funding | ||||||||||||||||
Lender | ||||||||||||||||
Shuman | ||||||||||||||||
Jeff Eppinger | ||||||||||||||||
R. Scott Summers | ||||||||||||||||
John C. Solomon | ||||||||||||||||
Judith Swanson | ||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | $ | $ | $ |
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Unsecured Borrowings
Unsecured Notes through the Public Offering (“Notes Program”)
The
effective interest rate on borrowings through our Notes Program at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 was
We generally offer four durations at any given time, ranging from 12 to 48 months from the date of issuance. Our fourth public notes offering, which was declared effective on September 16, 2022, includes a mandatory early redemption option on all Notes, provided that the proceeds are reinvested. In our historical offerings, there were limited rights of early redemption. Our 36-month Note sold in our third public notes offering had a mandatory early redemption option, subject to certain conditions.
The following table is a roll forward of our Notes Program:
Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | Year Ended December 31, 2023 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 | ||||||||||
Gross notes outstanding, beginning of period | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||
Notes issued | ||||||||||||
Note repayments / redemptions | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||
Gross notes outstanding, end of period | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||
Deferred financing costs, net | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||
Notes outstanding, net | $ | $ | $ |
The following is a roll forward of deferred financing costs:
Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | Year Ended December 31, 2023 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 | ||||||||||
Deferred financing costs, beginning balance | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||
Additions | ||||||||||||
Deferred financing costs, ending balance | ||||||||||||
Less accumulated amortization | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||
Deferred financing costs, net | $ | $ | $ |
The following is a roll forward of the accumulated amortization of deferred financing costs:
Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | Year Ended December 31, 2023 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 | ||||||||||
Accumulated amortization, beginning balance | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||
Additions | ||||||||||||
Accumulated amortization, ending balance | $ | $ | $ |
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Other Unsecured Debts
Our other unsecured debts are detailed below:
Loan | Maturity Date |
Interest Rate(1) |
June 30, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
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Unsecured Note with Seven Kings Holdings, Inc. Senior Subordinated | % | $ | $ | |||||||||||
Unsecured Line of Credit from Judith Swanson | % | |||||||||||||
Unsecured Line of Credit from Judith Swanson | % | |||||||||||||
Unsecured Line of Credit from Builder Finance, Inc. Senior Subordinated | % | |||||||||||||
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$ | $ |
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8. Customer Interest Escrow
Below is a roll forward of interest escrow:
Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | Year Ended December 31, 2023 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 | ||||||||||
Beginning balance | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||
Preferred equity dividends | ||||||||||||
Additions from Pennsylvania loans | ||||||||||||
Additions from other loans | ||||||||||||
Interest, fees, principal or repaid to borrower | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||
Ending balance | $ | $ | $ |
9. Series C Preferred Equity
On
April 19, 2024, the Company entered into Amendment No. 4 to the Second Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement (“Fourth
Amendment”) with an effective date of March 31, 2024 to effect a
In
addition, the Fourth Amendment restricted the right to require the Company to redeem the Series C Preferred Units for cash; therefore,
the units were reclassified from mezzanine equity to Members’ Capital. The Company’s redeemable Series C preferred equity
was $
Roll forward of Series C Preferred Equity:
Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | Year Ended December 31, 2023 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 | ||||||||||
Beginning balance | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||
Additions from new investment | ||||||||||||
Distributions | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||
Additions from reinvestments | ||||||||||||
Ending balance | $ | $ | $ |
The following table shows the earliest conversion options for investors in Series C Preferred Equity as of June 30, 2024:
Year Maturing | Total Amount Convertible | |||
2024 | $ | |||
2025 | ||||
2026 | ||||
2027 | ||||
2028 | ||||
2029 and thereafter | ||||
Total | $ |
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10. Related Party Transactions
As
of June 30, 2024, the Company had $
As
of June 30, 2024, the Company had other unsecured debt of $
A more detailed description of related party transactions is included in Note 7 to our audited annual consolidated financial statements and related notes and other consolidated financial data (the “2023 Financial Statements”) included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023. These borrowings are included in notes payable secured, net of deferred financing costs on the interim consolidated balance sheet.
11. Commitments and Contingencies
Unfunded
commitments to extend credit, which have similar collateral, credit risk, and market risk to our outstanding loans, were $
12. Selected Quarterly Consolidated Financial Data (Unaudited)
Quarter 2 | Quarter 1 | Quarter 4 | Quarter 3 | Quarter 2 | Quarter 1 | |||||||||||||||||||
2024 | 2024 | 2023 | 2023 | 2023 | 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||
Net interest and fee income | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||
Credit loss provision | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net interest and fee income after credit loss provision | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Gain on foreclosed assets | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Gain on the sale of real estate assets | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dividend or other income | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
SG&A expense | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Loss on foreclosed assets | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ |
13. Non-Interest Expense Detail
The following table displays our selling, general and administrative expenses:
For the Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||
2024 | 2023 | |||||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses | ||||||||
Legal and accounting | $ | $ | ||||||
Salaries and related expenses | ||||||||
Board related expenses | ||||||||
Advertising | ||||||||
Rent and utilities | ||||||||
Loan and foreclosed asset expenses | ||||||||
Travel | ||||||||
Other | ||||||||
Total SG&A | $ | $ |
14. Subsequent Events
Management of the Company has evaluated subsequent events through August 13, 2024, the date these interim consolidated financial statements were issued.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
(All dollar [$] amounts shown in thousands.)
The following Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations should be read in conjunction with our interim consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto contained elsewhere in this report. The following Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations should also be read in conjunction with our audited annual consolidated financial statements and related notes and other consolidated financial data (the “2023 Financial Statements”) included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 (the “2023 Form 10-K”). See also “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” preceding Part I.
Overview
During the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2024, the Company continued to focus on the reduction of non-interest earning assets. As of June 30, 2024, gross loan values classified as nonaccrual were 17 or $5,016 compared to 17 or $5,912 as of December 31, 2023. In addition, as of June 30, 2024, we had seven foreclosed assets, net or $2,455 compared to one or $130 as of December 31, 2023.
The estimated loss on interest income resulting from non-interest earning assets for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2024 was $275 and $550, respectively, compared to $121 and $240 for the same periods of 2023. Looking ahead, we expect the balance of non-interest earning assets to remain somewhat constant.
While the Company continues to face risks as it relates to the economy and the homebuilding industry, management has decided to focus on the following during the remainder of 2024 and the beginning of 2025:
1. | Continue to manage the balance of non-interest-bearing assets, which includes foreclosed real estate and nonaccrual assets. | |
2. | Control SG&A expenses. | |
3. | Slightly increase margin, as compared to our current spread. | |
4. | Maintain liquidity at a level sufficient for loan originations. | |
5. | Alert attention and better manage the increase in loan loss and impairment expenses. |
The continued rise in long-term rates is making it challenging for our customers to build and sale products. Housing starts bottomed out in November of 2022 and rose through January of 2024. Since then, they have declined about 10% through June 30, 2024. The Company has been planning on this reduction and is acting accordingly. The rise in short-term rates has likely benefited the Company as our competitors’ rates have risen faster than ours making us more competitive, but an additional rise in long-term interest rates would negatively impact the housing industry, and therefore us.
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We had $50,639 and $58,130 in loan receivables, net as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. As of June 30, 2024, we had 189 construction and nine development loans with 58 borrowers in 20 states. In addition, as of June 30, 2024 we transferred from loan receivables, net to foreclosed assets approximately $2,306.
During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Company completed acquisition of 339 Justabout Land Co. LLC (“339”), in a transaction valued at $9,122. The Company paid cash consideration of $3,000 plus the amount of our intercompany debt. The Company transferred $6,122 from loan receivables, net and acquired $462 in accrued interest payable and $1,750 in secured notes payable. The Company acquired $11,330 in real estate investments from the acquisition of 339.
Net cash provided by operations decreased $465 to $1,932 for the six months ended June 30, 2024 compared to the same period of 2023. The decrease in operating cash flow was due primarily to other assets.
Critical Accounting Estimates
To assist in evaluating our interim consolidated financial statements, we describe below the critical accounting estimates that we use. We consider an accounting estimate to be critical if: (1) the accounting estimate requires us to make assumptions about matters that were highly uncertain at the time the accounting estimate was made, and (2) changes in the estimate that are reasonably likely to occur from period to period, or use of different estimates that we reasonably could have used, would have a material impact on our consolidated financial condition or results of operations. See our 2023 Form 10-K, as filed with the SEC, for more information on our critical accounting estimates. No material changes to our critical accounting estimates have occurred since December 31, 2023, unless listed below.
Loan Losses
Fair value of collateral has the potential to impact the calculation of the loan loss provision (the amount we have expensed over time in anticipation of loan losses we have not yet realized). Specifically, relevant to the allowance for loan loss reserve is the fair value of the underlying collateral supporting the outstanding loan balances. Fair value measurements are an exit price, representing the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. Due to a rapidly changing economic market, an erratic housing market, the various methods that could be used to develop fair value estimates, and the various assumptions that could be used, determining the collateral’s fair value requires significant judgment.
Change in Fair Value Assumption | June 30, 2024 Loan Loss Provision Higher/(Lower) | |||
Increasing fair value of the real estate collateral by 35%* | $ | - | ||
Decreasing fair value of the real estate collateral by 35%** | $ | 5,194 |
* Increases in the fair value of the real estate collateral do not impact the loan loss provision, as the value generally is not “written up.”
** Assumes the loans were non-performing and a book amount of the loans outstanding of $50,639.
Foreclosed Assets
The fair value of real estate will impact our foreclosed asset value, which is recorded at 100% of fair value (after selling costs are deducted).
Change in Fair Value Assumption | June 30, 2024 Foreclosed Assets Higher/(Lower) | |||
Increasing fair value of the foreclosed asset by 35%* | $ | - | ||
Decreasing fair value of the foreclosed asset by 35%** | $ | 859 |
* Increases in the fair value of the foreclosed assets do not impact the carrying value, as the value generally is not “written up.” Those gains would be recognized at the sale of the assets.
** Assumes a book amount of the foreclosed assets of $2,455.
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Results of Operations
Interest Spread
The following table displays a comparison of our interest income, expense, fees, and spread:
Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
June 30, | June 30, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest Income | * | * | * | * | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Estimated interest income | $ | 1,819 | 13 | % | $ | 2,390 | 15 | % | $ | 4,086 | 14 | % | $ | 4,709 | 15 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Estimated unearned interest income due to COVID-19 | - | - | % | (122 | ) | (1 | )% | - | - | % | (240 | ) | (1 | )% | ||||||||||||||||||
Interest income on loans | $ | 1,819 | 13 | % | $ | 2,268 | 14 | % | $ | 4,086 | 14 | % | $ | 4,469 | 14 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Fee income on loans** | 691 | 5 | % | 748 | 5 | % | 1,443 | 5 | % | 1,561 | 5 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
Deferred loan fees | (175 | ) | (1 | )% | (139 | ) | (1 | )% | (339 | ) | (1 | )% | (299 | ) | (1 | )% | ||||||||||||||||
Fee income on loans, net | 516 | 4 | % | 609 | 4 | % | 1,104 | 4 | % | 1,262 | 4 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
Interest and fee income on loans | 2,335 | 17 | % | 2,877 | 18 | % | 5,190 | 18 | % | 5,731 | 18 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
Interest expense unsecured | 843 | 6 | % | 749 | 5 | % | 1,669 | 6 | % | 1,472 | 5 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
Interest expense secured | 328 | 3 | % | 560 | 4 | % | 748 | 3 | % | 1,178 | 4 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
Amortization offering costs | 52 | - | % | 59 | - | % | 107 | - | % | 121 | - | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
Interest expense | 1,223 | 9 | % | 1,368 | 9 | % | 2,524 | 9 | % | 2,771 | 9 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net interest and fee income (spread) | 1,112 | 8 | % | 1,509 | 9 | % | 2,666 | 9 | % | 2,960 | 9 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
Weighted average outstanding loan asset balance | $ | 54,081 | $ | 64,104 | $ | 56,553 | $ | 64,041 |
*Annualized amount as percentage of weighted average outstanding gross loan balance
**Excludes fee income related to the 339 Acquisition
There are three main components that can impact our interest spread:
● Difference between the interest rate received (on our loan assets) and the interest rate paid (on our borrowings). The loans we have originated have interest rates which are based on our cost of funds, with a minimum rate of 10.25%. For most loans, the margin is fixed at 2.5%; however, for our development loans the margin is generally fixed at 7%. This component is also impacted by the lending of money with no interest cost (our equity).
Interest income on loans for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2024, was 13% and 14%, respectively compared to 14% for both of the same periods of 2023. The interest rate decreased 1% due to the interest write-offs of approximately $193 in accrued interest for two borrowers.
We anticipate our standard margin to be 2.5% on all future construction loans and generally 7% on all development loans, which yields a blended margin of approximately 3.5%. This 2.5% may increase because some customers run past the standard repayment time and pay a higher rate of interest after that.
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● Fee income. Our construction loan fee is 5% on the amount we commit to lend, which is amortized over the expected life of each loan. When loans terminate before their expected life, the remaining fee is recognized at that time. During 2022, we started charging an annual fee on most of our development loans which varies.
Fee income on loans before deferred loan fee adjustments was 5% for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023.
● Amount of non-performing assets. Generally, two types of non-performing assets negatively affect our interest spread which are loans not paying interest and foreclosed assets.
As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, foreclosed assets were $2,455 and $140, respectively, which resulted in a negative impact to our interest spread.
As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, gross loans receivables nonaccrual loans or loans not earning interest were $5,016 and $5,912, respectively.
Credit Loss Provision
Credit loss provision (expense throughout the period) was $165 and $387 quarter and six months ended June 30, 2024, respectively, compared to $43 and $163 for the same periods of the prior year.
The allowance for credit losses as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 was $575 and $695, respectively.
Non-Interest Income
Other Income
During the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, we consulted for one of our construction and development loan customers which included accounting guidance. Other income related to our consulting fees was $13 and $28 for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2024, respectively, compared to $19 and $40 for the same period of 2023. We anticipate continuing our consulting services to our customers on an as needed basis during 2024.
Non-Interest Expense
Selling, General and Administrative (“SG&A”) Expenses
The following table displays our SG&A expenses:
Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | |||||||||||||||
2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||
Legal and accounting | $ | 65 | $ | 34 | $ | 185 | $ | 197 | ||||||||
Salaries and related expenses | 402 | 432 | 892 | 897 | ||||||||||||
Board related expenses | 27 | 27 | 54 | 54 | ||||||||||||
Advertising | (4 | ) | 6 | 30 | 11 | |||||||||||
Rent and utilities | 16 | 13 | 44 | 30 | ||||||||||||
Loan and foreclosed asset expenses | 33 | 16 | 52 | 57 | ||||||||||||
Travel | 35 | 49 | 80 | 81 | ||||||||||||
Other | 12 | 40 | 78 | 116 | ||||||||||||
Total SG&A | $ | 586 | $ | 617 | $ | 1,415 | $ | 1,443 |
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Our SG&A expense decreased $28 to $586 during the quarter ended June 30, 2024 compared to the same period of 2023. The change in SG&A was primarily due to lower salaries and related expenses. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, SG&A expenses decreased $28 to $1,415 compared to the same periods of 2023 due primarily to other expenses. In addition, the Company had a credit of approximately $52 in advertising which related to a one-time vendor credit.
Loss on Impairment of Foreclosed Assets
During the six months ended June 30, 2024, we transferred six loan receivable assets to foreclosed assets which incurred a loss on the transfer of $159 and additional impairment losses on foreclosed assets of $320. No foreclosed assets were transferred from loan receivables and no impairment losses were incurred during the same period of 2023.
Consolidated Financial Position
Acquisition
Acquisition of 339 Justabout Land Co., LLC
Effective February 15, 2024, the Company completed its acquisition of 339, in a transaction valued at $9,122. The Company paid cash consideration of $3,000 plus the amount of our intercompany debt.
The property has since been subdivided into two parcels. One parcel is being developed into 37 lots and are available for home construction, of which one lot was purchased and is currently owned by Benjamin Marcus Homes, LLC (“BMH”), and the other parcel will be developed into 24 lots, which should be available for construction later this year or early next year (36 lots owned by 339 which should be available for construction, the “60 Lots”).
We charge an option fee to BMH for the right to buy the 36 lots owned by 339. The option fee was $890 as of February 15, 2024, and the Company will defer the revenue related to the option fee over the twelve months. As of June 30, 2024, deferred revenue, real estate investment was $520.
The total expected selling price of the 60 lots is approximately $18,500. The gross purchase price of approximately $3,900 (the “Purchase Price”). BMH immediately repaid an intercompany debt to 339 of $892, which in turn was returned to the Company, leaving the net investment at $3,000. We purchased subject to the debt owed by 339, which included a first position development loan from the Company, and two subordinate financings from lenders outside of the Company.
The following table summarizes the allocation of purchase price to assets and liabilities acquired in connection with the Company’s acquisition of 339 based on fair values as of February 15, 2024.
Acquisition Consideration | ||||
Gross purchase price | $ | 3,892 | ||
Debt of 339 to the Company | 6,122 | |||
Immediate repayment of previous 339 owner of intercompany debt | (892 | ) | ||
Purchase consideration | $ | 9,122 |
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The purchase price has been allocated to the acquired assets and assumed liabilities based on estimated fair values. The table below provides the provisional recording of assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date.
Amounts recognized as of the acquisition date | ||||
(in thousands of dollars) | ||||
Purchase Consideration | $ | 9,122 | ||
Fair value of identified assets acquired: | ||||
Cash | 4 | |||
Real estate investments | 11,330 | |||
Total identifiable assets | 11,334 | |||
Fair value of liabilities assumed: | ||||
Current liabilities | 462 | |||
Other liabilities | 1,750 | |||
Total liabilities assumed | 2,212 | |||
Net identifiable assets acquired | $ | 9,122 |
The allocation presented above is based upon management’s estimate of the fair values using valuation techniques including appraisals and purchase contracts, as well as estimating completion costs and future interest costs. In estimating the fair value of the identifiable acquired assets and assumed liabilities, the fair value estimates are based on, but not limited to, expected future revenue and cash flows and estimated discount rates. Except for real estate assets, all assets and liabilities are estimated at their historical carrying values, which approximates fair value.
Loans Receivables, net
The following is a roll forward of loans receivables, gross to net:
June 30, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |||||||
Loans receivables, gross | $ | 53,406 | $ | 61,293 | ||||
Less: Deferred loan fees | (1,422 | ) | (1,772 | ) | ||||
Less: Deposits | (1,067 | ) | (1,056 | ) | ||||
Plus: Deferred origination costs | 297 | 360 | ||||||
Less: Allowance for credit losses | (575 | ) | (695 | ) | ||||
Loans receivable, net | $ | 50,639 | $ | 58,130 |
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Commercial Loans – Construction Loan Portfolio Summary
We anticipate that the aggregate balance of our construction loan portfolio will increase as built homes take longer to sell.
The following is a summary of our loan portfolio to builders for home construction loans as of June 30, 2024
State | Number of Borrowers |
Number of Loans |
Value of Collateral(1) |
Commitment Amount |
Gross Amount Outstanding |
Loan to Value Ratio(2) |
Loan Fee | |||||||||||||||||||||
Arizona | 1 | 4 | $ | 1,805 | $ | 1,274 | $ | 832 | 71 | % | 5 | % | ||||||||||||||||
California | 1 | 1 | 2,551 | 1,530 | 1,531 | 60 | % | 5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Connecticut | 1 | 2 | 1,040 | 728 | 162 | 70 | % | 5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Florida | 9 | 43 | 16,369 | 11,124 | 8,933 | 68 | % | 5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Georgia | 3 | 7 | 3,746 | 2,349 | 1,221 | 63 | % | 5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Idaho | 1 | 4 | 1,462 | 1,060 | 129 | 73 | % | 5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Illinois | 1 | 1 | 1,400 | 992 | 1,395 | 71 | % | 5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Indiana | 1 | 1 | 335 | 235 | 206 | 70 | % | 5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Louisiana | 3 | 4 | 1,216 | 851 | 586 | 70 | % | 5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Mississippi | 1 | 1 | 369 | 258 | 247 | 70 | % | 5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
New Jersey | 2 | 7 | 2,950 | 2,262 | 1,804 | 77 | % | 5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
New York | 1 | 2 | 1,175 | 823 | 473 | 70 | % | 5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
North Carolina | 9 | 19 | 9,654 | 6,010 | 3,237 | 62 | % | 5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Ohio | 2 | 6 | 2,480 | 1,885 | 1,066 | 76 | % | 5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Pennsylvania | 2 | 24 | 23,589 | 18,441 | 16,259 | 78 | % | 5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
South Carolina | 12 | 50 | 20,052 | 12,996 | 5,964 | 65 | % | 5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Tennessee | 3 | 4 | 1,289 | 862 | 790 | 67 | % | 5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Texas | 2 | 4 | 2,895 | 2,126 | 1,430 | 73 | % | 5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Utah | 1 | 3 | 2,918 | 1,792 | 1,422 | 61 | % | 5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Virginia | 2 | 2 | 954 | 620 | 467 | 65 | % | 5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Total | 58 | 189 | $ | 98,249 | $ | 68,218 | $ | 48,154 | 69 | %(3) | 5 | % |
(1) | The value is determined by the appraised value. | |
(2) | The loan to value ratio is calculated by taking the commitment amount and dividing by the appraised value. |
(3) | Represents the weighted average loan to value ratio of the loans. |
The following is a summary of our loan portfolio to builders for home construction loans as of December 31, 2023:
State | Number of Borrowers |
Number of Loans |
Value of Collateral(1) |
Commitment Amount |
Gross Amount Outstanding |
Loan to Value Ratio(2) |
Loan Fee | |||||||||||||||||||||
Arizona | 2 | 5 | $ | 2,148 | $ | 1,504 | $ | 846 | 70 | % | 5 | % | ||||||||||||||||
California | 1 | 1 | 2,551 | 1,530 | 1,511 | 60 | % | 5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Connecticut | 1 | 2 | 1,039 | 681 | 510 | 66 | % | 5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Florida | 12 | 71 | 36,644 | 19,279 | 14,093 | 53 | % | 5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Georgia | 4 | 8 | 2,963 | 1,831 | 1,229 | 62 | % | 5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Illinois | 1 | 1 | 1,600 | 992 | 763 | 62 | % | 5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Indiana | 1 | 1 | 335 | 235 | 79 | 70 | % | 5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Louisiana | 2 | 3 | 773 | 541 | 300 | 70 | % | 5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Maryland | 1 | 1 | 480 | 336 | 336 | 70 | % | 5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Missouri | 1 | 2 | 820 | 570 | 439 | 70 | % | 5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
New Jersey | 2 | 5 | 1,985 | 1,563 | 954 | 79 | % | 5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
North Carolina | 8 | 23 | 10,637 | 6,681 | 2,994 | 63 | % | 5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Ohio | 3 | 10 | 3,776 | 2,601 | 1,686 | 69 | % | 5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Pennsylvania | 2 | 21 | 21,301 | 16,763 | 13,205 | 79 | % | 5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
South Carolina | 11 | 50 | 20,029 | 12,624 | 6,694 | 63 | % | 5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Tennessee | 3 | 5 | 1,554 | 1,047 | 696 | 67 | % | 5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Texas | 2 | 4 | 1,970 | 1,773 | 1,693 | 90 | % | 5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Utah | 1 | 3 | 2,918 | 1,792 | 910 | 61 | % | 5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Virginia | 3 | 3 | 857 | 530 | 474 | 62 | % | 5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Washington | 1 | 6 | 2,789 | 2,427 | 2,376 | 87 | % | 5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Total | 62 | 225 | $ | 117,169 | $ | 75,300 | $ | 51,788 | 64 | %(3) | 5 | % |
(1) | The value is determined by the appraised value. | |
(2) | The loan to value ratio is calculated by taking the commitment amount and dividing by the appraised value. | |
(3) | Represents the weighted average loan to value ratio of the loans. |
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Commercial Loans – Real Estate Development Loan Portfolio Summary
The following is a summary of our loan portfolio to builders for land development as of June 30, 2024:
States | Number of |
Number of Loans |
Value of Collateral(1) |
Commitment Amount(2) | Gross Amount Outstanding | Loan to Value Ratio(3) | Interest Spread(5) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Florida | 3 | 3 | $ | 4,311 | $ | 831 | $ | 694 | 16 | % | 7 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Georgia | 1 | 1 | 422 | 236 | 237 | 56 | % | 7 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
New York | 1 | 1 | 5,440 | 300 | 300 | 6 | % | 7 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
North Carolina | 1 | 1 | 170 | 10 | 10 | 6 | % | 7 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Pennsylvania | 1 | 1 | 3,565 | 3,700 | 3,493 | 98 | % | varies | % | |||||||||||||||||||
South Carolina | 2 | 2 | 1,980 | 519 | 519 | 26 | % | 7 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Total | 9 | 9 | $ | 15,888 | $ | 5,596 | $ | 5,253 | 33 | %(4) | 7 | % |
(1) | The value is determined by the appraised value adjusted for remaining costs to be paid and third-party mortgage balances. In the event of a foreclosure on the property securing these loans, the portion of our collateral that is preferred equity in our Company might be difficult to sell, which could impact our ability to eliminate the loan balance. |
(2) | The loan to value ratio is calculated by taking the outstanding amount and dividing by the appraised value calculated as described above. |
(3) | Represents the weighted average loan to value ratio of the loans. |
(4) | Gross Amount Outstanding credit balances are due to deposits on account. |
(5) | The interest spread varies for the state of Pennsylvania and is 7% across other states. |
The following is a summary of our loan portfolio to builders for land development as of December 31, 2023:
States | Number of |
Number of Loans |
Value of Collateral(1) | Commitment Amount |
Gross Amount Outstanding(4) |
Loan to Value Ratio(2) |
Interest Spread(5) |
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Delaware | 1 | 1 | 543 | 147 | 147 | 27 | % | 7 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Florida | 3 | 3 | 207 | 1,378 | 133 | 64 | % | 7 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
New Jersey | 1 | 1 | 50 | 26 | 26 | 51 | % | 7 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
North Carolina | 1 | 2 | 1,110 | 240 | 210 | 19 | % | 7 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Pennsylvania | 1 | 2 | 19,983 | 8,500 | 8,365 | 42 | % | varies | ||||||||||||||||||||
South Carolina | 2 | 2 | 1,980 | 965 | 624 | 32 | % | 7 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Total | 9 | 11 | $ | 23,873 | $ | 11,256 | $ | 9,505 | 40 | %(3) | 7 | % |
(1) | The value is determined by the appraised value adjusted for remaining costs to be paid and third-party mortgage balances. In the event of a foreclosure on the property securing these loans, the portion of our collateral that is preferred equity in our Company might be difficult to sell, which could impact our ability to eliminate the loan balance. |
(2) | The loan to value ratio is calculated by taking the outstanding amount and dividing by the appraised value calculated as described above. |
(3) | Represents the weighted average loan to value ratio of the loans. |
(4) | Gross Amount Outstanding credit balances are due to deposits on account. |
(5) | The interest spread varies for the state of Pennsylvania and is 7% across other states. |
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The following is a roll forward of our loan receivables, net:
June 30, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |||||||
Beginning balance | $ | 58,130 | $ | 56,650 | ||||
Originations and modifications | 21,026 | 58,216 | ||||||
Principal collections | (19,912 | ) | (57,895 | ) | ||||
Transferred from loans receivables, net to foreclosed assets | (2,306 | ) | – | |||||
Transferred from loans receivables, net to real estate investments | (6,122 | ) | – | |||||
Change in builder deposit | (11 | ) | (217 | ) | ||||
Change in allowance for credit losses | 121 | 1,832 | ||||||
Change in loan fees, net | (287 | ) | (456 | ) | ||||
Ending balance | $ | 50,639 | $ | 58,130 |
Credit Quality Information
Effective January 1, 2023, we adopted ASC 326, Financial Instruments-Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments,” which replaced the incurred loss methodology for determining out provision for credit losses and allowance for credit losses with current expected credit loss (“CECL”) model. Upon the adoption of ASC 326 the total amount of the allowance for credit losses (“ACL”) on loans estimated using the CECL methodology increased $178 compared to the total amount of the allowance recorded using the prior incurred loss model.
Based on the Company’s size, complexity and historical data the aggregate method or loss-rate method was selected to estimate expected credit losses. An expected loss ratio is applied based on internal historical losses and originations. The aggregate method relies upon the performance of an entire segment of the loan portfolio to best represent the behavior of these specific segments over time. In addition, a modified open pool approach was used which utilizes our borrowers’ credit rankings for both construction and development loans. Internal risk-rating grades are assigned by the Company’s management based on an analysis of financial and collateral strength and other credit attributes underlying each loan. Loan grades are A, B and C and Unsecured for both construction and development loans where A and C defines the highest and lowest scores, respectively. Unsecured loans in our portfolio do not hold underlying collateral.
Each loan pool is adjusted for qualitative factors not inherently considered in the quantitative analysis. The qualitative adjustments either increase or decrease the quantitative model estimation. We consider factors that are relevant within the qualitative framework which include the following: lending policy, changes in nature and volume of loans, staff experience, changes in volume and trends of non-performing loans, trends in underlying collateral values, quality of our loan review system and other economic conditions, including inflation.
Our Company construction loans are collateralized by land and real estate while our Company development loans are collateralized by land. Secured nonaccrual loans individually evaluated are also collateralized by land and real estate.
The following table presents the Company’s gross loans receivable, commitment value and ACL for each respective credit rank loan pool category as of June 30, 2024:
Loans Receivable Gross | Commitment Value | ACL | ||||||||||
Construction Loans Collectively Evaluated | ||||||||||||
A Credit Risk | $ | 32,831 | $ | 46,727 | $ | (182 | ) | |||||
B Credit Risk | 9,837 | 14,445 | (85 | ) | ||||||||
C Credit Risk | 469 | 1,131 | (14 | ) | ||||||||
Development Loans Collectively Evaluated | ||||||||||||
A Credit Risk | $ | 4,354 | $ | 4,561 | $ | (2 | ) | |||||
B Credit Risk | 447 | 583 | - | |||||||||
C Credit Risk | 452 | 452 | (17 | ) | ||||||||
Unsecured Nonaccrual Loans Individually Evaluated | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – | ||||||
Secured Nonaccrual Loans Individually Evaluated | $ | 5,016 | $ | 5,915 | $ | (366 | ) | |||||
ACL Unfunded Commitments | $ | – | $ | – | $ | 91 | ||||||
Total | $ | 53,406 | $ | 73,814 | $ | (575 | ) |
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The following table presents the Company’s gross loans receivable, commitment value and ACL for each respective credit rank loan pool category as of December 31, 2023.
Loans Receivable Gross | Commitment Value | ACL | ||||||||||
Construction Loans Collectively Evaluated | ||||||||||||
A Credit Risk | $ | 40,252 | $ | 59,075 | $ | (211 | ) | |||||
B Credit Risk | 5,718 | 10,339 | (32 | ) | ||||||||
C Credit Risk | – | – | – | |||||||||
Development Loans Collectively Evaluated | ||||||||||||
A Credit Risk | $ | 8,787 | $ | 9,793 | $ | (5 | ) | |||||
B Credit Risk | 172 | 511 | – | |||||||||
C Credit Risk | 452 | 454 | (10 | ) | ||||||||
Unsecured Nonaccrual Loans Individually Evaluated | $ | 86 | $ | 81 | $ | (86 | ) | |||||
Secured Nonaccrual Loans Individually Evaluated | $ | 5,826 | $ | 6,303 | $ | (351 | ) | |||||
Total | $ | 61,293 | $ | 86,556 | $ | (695 | ) |
The following table presents the amortized cost basis of loans on nonaccrual status and loans past due over 89 days still accruing as of June 30, 2024:
Nonaccrual with No Allowance for Credit Loss | Nonaccrual with Allowance for Credit Loss | Loans Past Due Over 89 Days Still Accruing | ||||||||||
Unsecured Nonaccrual Loans Individually Evaluated | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – | ||||||
Secured Nonaccrual Loans Individually Evaluated | $ | 3,224 | $ | 1,792 | $ | – | ||||||
Total | $ | 3,224 | $ | 1,792 | $ | – |
The following table presents the amortized cost basis of loans on nonaccrual status and loans past due over 89 days still accruing as of December 31, 2023:
Nonaccrual with No Allowance for Credit Loss | Nonaccrual with Allowance for Credit Loss | Loans Past Due Over 89 Days Still Accruing | ||||||||||
Unsecured Nonaccrual Loans Individually Evaluated | $ | – | $ | 86 | $ | – | ||||||
Secured Nonaccrual Loans Individually Evaluated | $ | 2,495 | $ | 3,331 | $ | – | ||||||
Total | $ | 2,495 | $ | 3,417 | $ | – |
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For loans greater than 12 months in age that are individually evaluated, appraisals are ordered and prepared if the current appraisal is greater than 13 months old and construction is greater than 90% complete. If construction is less than 90% complete the Company uses the latest appraisal on file. At certain times the Company may choose to use a broker’s opinions of value (“BOV”) as a replacement for an appraisal if deemed more efficient by management. Appraised values are adjusted for estimated costs associated with asset disposal. A broker’s opinion of selling price, use currently valid sales contracts on the subject property, or representative recent actual closings by the builder on similar properties may be used in place of a broker’s opinion of value.
Appraisers are state certified and are selected by first attempting to utilize the appraiser who completed the original appraisal report. If that appraiser is unavailable or unreasonably expensive, we use another appraiser who appraises routinely in that geographic area. BOVs are created by real estate agents. We try to first select an agent we have worked with, and then, if that fails, we select another agent who works in that geographic area.
In addition, our loan portfolio includes performing, forbearance and nonaccrual loans. The Company’s policies with respect to placing loans on nonaccrual and individually evaluated if they are past due greater than 90 days unless management deems the loan an exception. A fair market value analysis is performed and an allowance for credit loss is established based on the results of the analysis.
The following is an aging of our gross loan portfolio as of June 30, 2024:
Gross Loan | Current | Past Due | Past Due | Past Due | Past Due | |||||||||||||||||||
Value | 0 - 59 | 60 - 89 | 90 - 179 | 180 - 269 | >270 | |||||||||||||||||||
Performing Loans | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
A Credit Risk | $ | 37,185 | $ | 37,185 | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – | ||||||||||||
B Credit Risk | 10,284 | 10,284 | – | – | – | – | ||||||||||||||||||
C Credit Risk | 921 | 921 | – | – | – | – | ||||||||||||||||||
Forbearance Loans | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Secured Nonaccrual Loans | 1,199 | – | – | – | – | 1,199 | ||||||||||||||||||
Nonaccrual Loans | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Unsecured Loans | – | – | – | – | – | – | ||||||||||||||||||
Secured Loans | 3,817 | – | 1,531 | 494 | – | 1,792 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 53,406 | $ | 48,390 | $ | 1,531 | $ | 494 | $ | – | $ | 2,991 |
The following is an aging of our gross loan portfolio as of December 31, 2023:
Gross Loan | Current | Past Due | Past Due | Past Due | Past Due | |||||||||||||||||||
Value | 0 - 59 | 60 - 89 | 90 - 179 | 180 - 269 | >270 | |||||||||||||||||||
Performing Loans | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
A Credit Risk | $ | 49,039 | $ | 49,039 | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – | ||||||||||||
B Credit Risk | 5,890 | 5,890 | – | – | – | – | ||||||||||||||||||
C Credit Risk | 452 | 452 | – | – | – | – | ||||||||||||||||||
Nonaccrual Loans | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Unsecured Loans | 86 | – | – | – | – | 86 | ||||||||||||||||||
Secured Loans | 5,826 | – | 881 | 1,497 | 1,641 | – | ||||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 61,293 | $ | 55,381 | $ | 881 | $ | 1,497 | $ | 1,641 | $ | 86 |
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Below is an aging schedule of loans receivable as of June 30, 2024, on a recency basis:
No. Loans | Unpaid Balances | % | ||||||||||
Current loans (Current accounts and accounts on which more than 50% of an original contract payment was made in the last 59 days.) | 181 | $ | 48,390 | 90.6 | % | |||||||
60-89 days | 1 | 1,531 | 2.9 | % | ||||||||
90-179 days | 12 | 494 | 0.9 | % | ||||||||
180-269 days | – | – | – | % | ||||||||
>270 days | 4 | 2,991 | 5.6 | % | ||||||||
Subtotal | 198 | $ | 53,406 | 100.0 | % | |||||||
Interest only accounts (Accounts on which interest, deferment, extension and/or default charges were received in the last 60 days.) | – | $ | – | – | % | |||||||
Partial payment accounts (Accounts on which the total received in the last 60 days was less than 50% of the original contractual monthly payment. “Total received” to include interest on simple interest accounts, as well as late charges on deferment charges on pre-computed accounts.) | – | $ | – | – | % | |||||||
Total | 198 | $ | 53,406 | 100.0 | % |
Below is an aging schedule of loans receivable as of December 31, 2023, on a recency basis:
No. Loans | Unpaid Balances | % | ||||||||||
Current loans (Current accounts and accounts on which more than 50% of an original contract payment was made in the last 59 days.) | 219 | $ | 55,381 | 90.4 | % | |||||||
60-89 days | 3 | 881 | 1.4 | % | ||||||||
90-179 days | 3 | 1,497 | 2.4 | % | ||||||||
180-269 days | 4 | 1,641 | 2.7 | % | ||||||||
>270 days | 7 | 1,893 | 3.1 | % | ||||||||
Subtotal | 236 | $ | 61,293 | 100.0 | % | |||||||
Interest only accounts (Accounts on which interest, deferment, extension and/or default charges were received in the last 60 days.) | – | $ | – | – | % | |||||||
Partial payment accounts (Accounts on which the total received in the last 60 days was less than 50% of the original contractual monthly payment. “Total received” to include interest on simple interest accounts, as well as late charges on deferment charges on pre-computed accounts.) | – | $ | – | – | % | |||||||
Total | 236 | $ | 61,293 | 100.0 | % |
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Below is an aging schedule of loans receivable as of June 30, 2024, on a contractual basis:
No. Loans | Unpaid Balances | % | ||||||||||
Contractual terms (All current Direct Loans and Sales Finance Contracts with installments past due less than 60 days from due date.) | 181 | $ | 48,390 | 90.6 | % | |||||||
60-89 days | 1 | 1,531 | 2.9 | % | ||||||||
90-179 days | 12 | 494 | 0.9 | % | ||||||||
180-269 days | – | – | – | % | ||||||||
>270 days | 4 | 2,991 | 5.6 | % | ||||||||
Subtotal | 198 | $ | 53,406 | 100.0 | % | |||||||
Interest only accounts (Accounts on which interest, deferment, extension and/or default charges were received in the last 60 days.) | – | $ | – | – | % | |||||||
Partial payment accounts (Accounts on which the total received in the last 60 days was less than 50% of the original contractual monthly payment. “Total received” to include interest on simple interest accounts, as well as late charges on deferment charges on pre-computed accounts.) | – | $ | – | – | % | |||||||
Total | 198 | $ | 53,406 | 100.0 | % |
Below is an aging schedule of loans receivable as of December 31, 2023, on a contractual basis:
No. Loans | Unpaid Balances | % | ||||||||||
Contractual terms (All current Direct Loans and Sales Finance Contracts with installments past due less than 60 days from due date.) | 219 | $ | 55,381 | 90.4 | % | |||||||
60-89 days | 3 | 881 | 1.4 | % | ||||||||
90-179 days | 3 | 1,497 | 2.4 | % | ||||||||
180-269 days | 4 | 1,641 | 2.7 | % | ||||||||
>270 days | 7 | 1,893 | 3.1 | % | ||||||||
Subtotal | 236 | $ | 61,293 | 100.0 | % | |||||||
Interest only accounts (Accounts on which interest, deferment, extension and/or default charges were received in the last 60 days.) | – | $ | – | – | % | |||||||
Partial payment accounts (Accounts on which the total received in the last 60 days was less than 50% of the original contractual monthly payment. “Total received” to include interest on simple interest accounts, as well as late charges on deferment charges on pre-computed accounts.) | – | $ | – | – | % | |||||||
Total | 236 | $ | 61,293 | 100.0 | % |
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Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans
The following table provides a roll forward of the allowance for credit losses for the quarter ended June 30, 2024:
Performing Loans | Nonaccrual loans | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Construction | Development | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
A Credit Risk | B Credit Risk | C Credit Risk | A Credit Risk | B Credit Risk | C Credit Risk | Secured | Unsecured | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Allowance for credit losses as of March 31, 2024 | $ | (168 | ) | (33 | ) | – | (2 | ) | – | (18 | ) | (250 | ) | – | $ | (471 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Charge-offs | – | – | – | – | – | – | 48 | – | 48 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Credit loss provision funded | 42 | (25 | ) | (6 | ) | – | – | 1 | (164 | ) | – | (152 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Allowance for credit losses as of June 30, 2024 | (126 | ) | (58 | ) | (6 | ) | (2 | ) | – | (17 | ) | (366 | ) | – | (575 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Reclassification of ACL on unfunded commitments | (59 | ) | (19 | ) | – | – | – | 1 | (164 | ) | – | (78 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Credit loss provision unfunded | 3 | (8 | ) | (8 | ) | – | – | – | – | – | (13 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Reserve for unfunded commitments as of June 30, 2024 | $ | (56 | ) | (27 | ) | (8 | ) | – | – | – | – | – | $ | (91 | ) |
The following table provides a roll forward of the allowance for credit losses for the six months ended June 30, 2024:
Performing Loans | Nonaccrual loans | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Construction | Development | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
A Credit Risk | B Credit Risk | C Credit Risk | A Credit Risk | B Credit Risk | C Credit Risk | Secured | Unsecured | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Allowance for credit losses as of December 31, 2023 | $ | (211 | ) | (32 | ) | – | (5 | ) | – | (10 | ) | (351 | ) | (86 | ) | $ | (695 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Reclassification of ACL on unfunded commitments | 59 | 19 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 78 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Charge-offs | – | – | – | – | – | – | 364 | 52 | 416 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Credit loss provision funded | 26 | (45 | ) | (6 | ) | 3 | – | (7 | ) | (379 | ) | 34 | (374 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Allowance for credit losses as of June 30, 2024 | (126 | ) | (58 | ) | (6 | ) | (2 | ) | – | (17 | ) | (366 | ) | – | (575 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Reserve for unfunded commitments as of December 31, 2023 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Reclassification of ACL on unfunded commitments | (59 | ) | (19 | ) | – | – | – | – | – | – | (78 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Credit loss provision unfunded | 3 | (8 | ) | (8 | ) | – | – | – | – | – | (13 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Reserve for unfunded commitments as of June 30, 2024 | $ | (56 | ) | (27 | ) | (8 | ) | – | – | – | – | – | $ | (91 | ) |
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The following table provides a roll forward of the allowance for credit losses as of December 31, 2023:
Performing Loans | Nonaccrual loans | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Construction | Development | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
A Credit Risk | B Credit Risk | C Credit Risk | A Credit Risk | B Credit Risk | C Credit Risk | Secured | Unsecured | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
December 31, 2022 | $ | (174 | ) | (66 | ) | (9 | ) | (37 | ) | (2 | ) | (7 | ) | (247 | ) | (1,985 | ) | $ | (2,527 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Impact of the adoption of ASC 326 | (33 | ) | (1 | ) | (12 | ) | 35 | 2 | (30 | ) | – | (139 | ) | (178 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Charge-offs | – | – | – | – | – | – | 132 | 2,610 | 2,742 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Reduction in ACL for loan participations | 5 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Credit loss provision | (9 | ) | 35 | 21 | (3 | ) | - | 27 | (236 | ) | (572 | ) | (737 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
December 31, 2023 | $ | (211 | ) | (32 | ) | – | (5 | ) | – | (10 | ) | (351 | ) | (86 | ) | $ | (695 | ) |
Allowance for Credit Losses on Unfunded Loan Commitments
Unfunded commitments to extend credit, which have similar collateral, credit and market risk to our outstanding loans, were $20,408 and $25,263 as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. The ACL is calculated at an estimated loss rate on the total commitment value for loans in our portfolio. The ACL on unfunded commitments is calculated as the difference between the ACL on commitment value less the estimated loss rated and the total gross loan value for loans in our portfolio. As of June 30,2024, the ACL for unfunded commitments was $91. As of June 30, 2024, we had no off-balance sheet transactions, nor do we currently have any such arrangements or obligations.
Concentrations
Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist principally of loans receivable. Our concentration risks for our top three customers listed by geographic real estate market are summarized in the table below:
June 30, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |||||||||||
Percent of | Percent of | |||||||||||
Borrower | Loan | Borrower | Loan | |||||||||
City | Commitments | City | Commitments | |||||||||
Highest concentration risk | Pittsburgh, PA | 32 | % | Pittsburgh, PA | 29 | % | ||||||
Second highest concentration risk | Orlando, FL | 6 | % | Cape Coral, FL | 7 | % | ||||||
Third highest concentration risk | Williamston, SC | 5 | % | Palm Bay, FL | 6 | % |
Foreclosed Assets
Below is a roll forward of foreclosed assets:
Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | Year Ended December 31, 2023 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 | ||||||||||
Beginning balance | $ | 130 | $ | 1,582 | $ | 1,582 | ||||||
Transferred from loans receivables, net | 2,306 | - | - | |||||||||
Additions for construction in foreclosed assets | 498 | 125 | 126 | |||||||||
Sale proceeds | - | (1,549 | ) | (1,549 | ) | |||||||
Gain on foreclosed assets | - | 8 | 15 | |||||||||
Loss on foreclosed assets | (479 | ) | (36 | ) | (34 | ) | ||||||
Ending balance | $ | 2,455 | $ | 130 | $ | 140 |
Real Estate Investments
The following table is a roll forward of real estate investment assets:
Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | Year Ended December 31, 2023 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 | ||||||||||
Beginning balance | $ | 435 | $ | 660 | $ | 660 | ||||||
Additions from 339 acquisition | 11,330 | - | - | |||||||||
Gain on sale of real estate investments | - | 10 | 10 | |||||||||
Proceeds from the sale of real estate investments | - | (2,131 | ) | (2,131 | ) | |||||||
Additions for construction/development | 1,662 | 1,896 | 1,461 | |||||||||
Ending balance | $ | 13,427 | $ | 435 | $ | - |
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Customer Interest Escrow
Below is a roll forward of interest escrow:
Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | Year Ended December 31, 2023 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 | ||||||||||
Beginning balance | $ | 292 | $ | 766 | $ | 766 | ||||||
Preferred equity dividends | - | 47 | 47 | |||||||||
Additions from Pennsylvania loans | 520 | 654 | 69 | |||||||||
Additions from other loans | 324 | 538 | 239 | |||||||||
Interest, fees, principal or repaid to borrower | (839 | ) | (1,713 | ) | (778 | ) | ||||||
Ending balance | $ | 297 | $ | 292 | $ | 343 |
Related Party Borrowings
As of June 30, 2024, the Company had $830, $74, and $1,000 available to borrow against the line of credit from Daniel M. Wallach (our Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Managers) and his wife, the line of credit from the 2007 Daniel M. Wallach Legacy Trust, and the line of credit from William Myrick (our Executive Vice President), respectively.
As of June 30, 2024, the Company had other unsecured debt of $700 with an interest rate of prime plus 1.5% with Sheldon Investment, LLC, which is related to Gregory Sheldon who is a member of our Board of Managers. Sheldon Investment, LLC may elect to terminate the debt, effective semi-annually as of August 16 and/or February 16 of any given year.
A more detailed description of related party transactions is included in Note 7 to the 2023 Financial Statements. These borrowings are included in notes payable secured, net of deferred financing costs on the interim consolidated balance sheet.
Secured Borrowings
Lines of Credit
As of June 30, 2024, and December 31, 2023, the Company had $596 and $327 borrowed against its lines of credit from affiliates, respectively, which have a total limit of $2,500.
None of our lines of credit have given us notice of nonrenewal as of June 30, 2024. The lines will continue to automatically renew unless notice of nonrenewal is given by a lender.
Loan with Hanna Holdings, Inc.
This loan was debt acquired in the 339 acquisition which 339 used the loan to originally purchase the property.
● | Principal not to exceed $1,250 | |
● | Secured with a second position mortgage | |
● | 7% interest rate | |
● | Due in December 2027, but payable with a payoff associated with each lot sale. Interest accrues and is paid upon each payoff of principal, on the principal amount being paid back. |
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Secured Deferred Financing Costs
The Company had secured deferred financing costs of $3 as of June 30, 2024 and 2023.
Borrowings secured by loan assets are summarized below:
June 30, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |||||||||||||||
Book Value of Loans which Served as Collateral | Due from Shepherd’s Finance to Loan Purchaser or Lender | Book Value of Loans which Served as Collateral | Due from Shepherd’s Finance to Loan Purchaser or Lender | |||||||||||||
Loan Purchaser | ||||||||||||||||
Builder Finance | $ | 8,615 | $ | 6,672 | $ | 7,615 | $ | 5,770 | ||||||||
S.K. Funding | 12,781 | 6,500 | 7,358 | 6,500 | ||||||||||||
Lender | ||||||||||||||||
Shuman | 175 | 125 | 358 | 125 | ||||||||||||
Jeff Eppinger | 3,756 | 1,500 | 3,496 | 1,500 | ||||||||||||
R. Scott Summers | 1,512 | 903 | 2,177 | 1,003 | ||||||||||||
John C. Solomon | 678 | 563 | 598 | 563 | ||||||||||||
Judith Swanson | 8,798 | 6,057 | 10,038 | 5,164 | ||||||||||||
Total | $ | 36,315 | $ | 22,320 | $ | 31,640 | $ | 20,625 |
Unsecured Borrowings
Unsecured Notes through the Public Offering (“Notes Program”)
The effective interest rate on borrowings through our Notes Program as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 was 9.07% and 9.01%, respectively, not including the amortization of deferred financing costs.
We generally offer four durations at any given time, ranging from 12 to 48 months from the date of issuance. Our fourth public notes offering, which was declared effective on September 16, 2022, includes a mandatory early redemption option on all Notes, provided that the proceeds are reinvested. In our historical offerings, there were limited rights of early redemption. Our 36-month Note sold in our third public notes offering had a mandatory early redemption option, subject to certain conditions.
The following is a roll forward of our Notes Program:
Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | Year Ended December 31, 2023 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 | ||||||||||
Gross Notes outstanding, beginning of period | $ | 20,854 | $ | 21,576 | $ | 21,576 | ||||||
Notes issued | 2,229 | 1,353 | 562 | |||||||||
Note repayments / redemptions | (3,468 | ) | (2,075 | ) | (1,459 | ) | ||||||
Gross Notes outstanding, end of period | $ | 19,615 | $ | 20,854 | $ | 20,679 | ||||||
Deferred financing costs, net | (173 | ) | (235 | ) | (287 | ) | ||||||
Notes outstanding, net | $ | 19,442 | $ | 20,619 | $ | 20,392 |
The following is a roll forward of deferred financing costs:
Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | Year Ended December 31, 2023 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 | ||||||||||
Deferred financing costs, beginning balance | $ | 939 | $ | 835 | $ | 835 | ||||||
Additions | 45 | 103 | 42 | |||||||||
Deferred financing costs, ending balance | 984 | 939 | 877 | |||||||||
Less accumulated amortization | (811 | ) | (703 | ) | (590 | ) | ||||||
Deferred financing costs, net | $ | 173 | $ | 235 | $ | 287 |
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The following is a roll forward of the accumulated amortization of deferred financing costs:
Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | Year Ended December 31, 2023 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 | ||||||||||
Accumulated amortization, beginning balance | $ | 703 | $ | 468 | $ | 468 | ||||||
Additions | 108 | 235 | 121 | |||||||||
Accumulated amortization, ending balance | $ | 811 | $ | 703 | $ | 590 |
Other Unsecured Debts
Our other unsecured debts are detailed below:
Loan | Maturity Date |
Interest Rate(1) |
June 30, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
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Unsecured Note with Seven Kings Holdings, Inc. Senior Subordinated | Demand(2) | 9.5 | % | $ | 501 | $ | 410 | |||||||
Unsecured Line of Credit from Judith Swanson | October 2024 | 10.0 | % | 943 | 1,836 | |||||||||
Unsecured Line of Credit from Judith Swanson | April 2025 | 10.0 | % | 500 | - | |||||||||
Unsecured Line of Credit from Builder Finance, Inc. Senior Subordinated | January 2025 | 10.0 | % | 750 | 750 | |||||||||
Subordinated Promissory Note | April 2024 | 10.0 | % | 100 | ||||||||||
Subordinated Promissory Note | February 2025 | 9.0 | % | 600 | 600 | |||||||||
Subordinated Promissory Note | March 2026 | 9.75 | % | 500 | 500 | |||||||||
Subordinated Promissory Note | December 2027 | 10.0 | % | 20 | 20 | |||||||||
Subordinated Promissory Note | February 2024 | 11.0 | % | - | 20 | |||||||||
Subordinated Promissory Note | January 2025 | 10.0 | % | 15 | 15 | |||||||||
Subordinated Promissory Note | February 2027 | 8.5 | % | 200 | - | |||||||||
Subordinated Promissory Note | March 2027 | 10.0 | % | 26 | 26 | |||||||||
Subordinated Promissory Note | November 2026 | 9.5 | % | 200 | 200 | |||||||||
Subordinated Promissory Note | October 2024 | 10.0 | % | 700 | 700 | |||||||||
Subordinated Promissory Note | December 2024 | 10.0 | % | 100 | 100 | |||||||||
Subordinated Promissory Note | April 2025 | 10.0 | % | 202 | 202 | |||||||||
Subordinated Promissory Note | July 2025 | 8.0 | % | 100 | 100 | |||||||||
Subordinated Promissory Note | September 2027 | 10 | % | 108 | 108 | |||||||||
Subordinated Promissory Note | October 2025 | 8.0 | % | 100 | 100 | |||||||||
Subordinated Promissory Note | December 2025 | 8.0 | % | 180 | 180 | |||||||||
Senior Subordinated Promissory Note | March 2026(3) | 8.0 | % | 374 | 374 | |||||||||
Subordinated Promissory Note | August 2026 | 8.0 | % | 291 | 291 | |||||||||
Senior Subordinated Promissory Note | July 2026(4) | 1.0 | % | 740 | 740 | |||||||||
Junior Subordinated Promissory Note | July 2026(4) | 20.0 | % | 460 | 460 | |||||||||
Senior Subordinated Promissory Note | October 2024(4) | 1.0 | % | 720 | 720 | |||||||||
Junior Subordinated Promissory Note | October 2024(4) | 20.0 | % | 447 | 447 | |||||||||
Subordinated Promissory Note | March 2029 | 10.0 | % | 1,600 | 1,200 | |||||||||
Subordinated Promissory Note | April 2024 | 10.0 | % | - | 750 | |||||||||
Subordinated Promissory Note | May 2027 | 10.0 | % | 97 | 98 | |||||||||
Subordinated Promissory Note | November 2027 | 10.0 | % | 120 | 120 | |||||||||
Subordinated Promissory Note | June 2025 | 10.0 | % | 1,000 | - | |||||||||
Subordinated Promissory Note | April 2028 | 10.0 | % | 149 | - | |||||||||
Subordinated Promissory Note | April 2029 | 11.0 | % | 2,000 | - | |||||||||
Subordinated Promissory Note | Varies (5) | Prime +1.5 | % | 700 | - | |||||||||
$ | 14,443 | $ | 11,167 |
(1) | Interest rate per annum, based upon actual days outstanding and a 365/366-day year. | |
(2) | Due six months after lender gives notice. | |
(3) | Lender may require us to repay $20 of principal and all unpaid interest with 10 days’ notice. | |
(4) | These notes were issued to the same holder and, when calculated together, yield a blended rate of 10% per annum. | |
(5) | Lender may elect to terminate, effective semi-annually as of August 16 and/or February 16 of any given year. |
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Preferred Equity and Members’ Capital
On April 19, 2024, the Company entered into Amendment No. 4 to the Second Amended and Restated limited Liability Company Agreement (“Fourth Amendment”) with an effective date of March 31, 2024 to effect a 100-for-1 unit split of its Series C cumulative preferred units (“Series C Preferred Units”) that became effective March 31, 2024. As a result of the split, every Series C Preferred Units, issued and outstanding immediately prior to March 31, 2024, will automatically be reclassified (without any further act) into one hundred Series C Preferred Units.
The Fourth Amendment also increased the maximum number of authorized Series C Preferred Units to 20,000, of which 8,000 are to be issued only pursuant to the Preferred Unit Reinvestment Program. In addition, pursuant to the Fourth Amendment, after six years from the date of investment, instead of being entitled to the right of redemption, the holders of Series C Preferred Units will be entitled to convert all or a portion of the Series C Preferred Units to the common units of the Registrant, on a 1 for 1 basis, after a 12-month waiting period after the notice of conversion is given.
In addition, the Fourth Amendment restricted the right to require the Company to redeem the Series C Preferred Units for cash; therefore, the units were reclassified from mezzanine equity to Members’ Capital of $6,073 as of June 30, 2024. The Company’s redeemable preferred equity was $4,773 as of December 31, 2023.
We strive to maintain a reasonable (about 15%) balance between (1) preferred equity plus members’ capital and (2) total assets. The ratio of preferred equity plus members’ capital to total assets was 11.1% and 10.4% as of June 30, 2024, and December 31, 2023, respectively. We anticipate this ratio to increase as more earnings are retained in 2024 and 2025 and some additional preferred equity may be added.
Priority of Borrowings
The following table displays our borrowings and a ranking of priority. The lower the number, the higher the priority.
Priority Rank | June 30, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | ||||||||
Borrowing Source | ||||||||||
Purchase and sale agreements and other secured borrowings | 1 | $ | 24,132 | $ | 21,196 | |||||
Secured line of credit from affiliates | 2 | 596 | 326 | |||||||
Unsecured line of credit (senior) | 3 | 1,251 | 1,160 | |||||||
Other unsecured debt (senior subordinated) | 4 | 1,834 | 1,094 | |||||||
Unsecured Notes through our public offering, gross | 5 | 19,615 | 20,854 | |||||||
Other unsecured debt (subordinated) | 5 | 10,451 | 8,006 | |||||||
Other unsecured debt (junior subordinated) | 6 | 907 | 907 | |||||||
Less deferred financing fees | (176 | ) | (238 | ) | ||||||
Total | $ | 58,610 | $ | 53,305 |
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our primary liquidity management objective is to meet expected cash flow needs while continuing to service our business and customers. As of June 30, 2024, and December 31, 2023, we had combined loans outstanding of 198 and 236, respectively. In addition, gross loans outstanding were $53,406 and $61,293 as of June 30, 2024, and December 31, 2023, respectively.
Unfunded commitments to extend credit, which have similar collateral, credit and market risk to our outstanding loans, were $20,408 and $25,263 as of June 30, 2024, and December 31, 2023, respectively. For off-balance-sheet credit exposures, the estimate of expected credit losses has been presented as a liability on the balance sheet as of June 30, 2024. Other than unfunded commitments, we had no off-balance sheet transactions, nor do we currently have any such arrangements or obligations.
We anticipate originations to continue to lower in 2024 due to higher interest rates which slow the of sales of our customer’s homes.
To fund our combined loans, we rely on secured debt, unsecured debt, and equity, which are described in the following table:
Source of Liquidity | As of June 30, 2024 | As of December 31, 2023 | ||||||
Secured debt, net of deferred financing costs | $ | 24,725 | $ | 21,519 | ||||
Unsecured debt, net of deferred financing costs | $ | 33,885 | $ | 31,786 | ||||
Equity* | $ | 8,055 | $ | 6,767 | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 2,502 | $ | 3,522 |
* Equity includes Members’ Capital and Preferred Equity.
As of June 30, 2024, and December 31, 2023, cash and cash equivalents were $2,502 and $3,552, respectively.
Secured debt, net of deferred financing costs increased $3,206 to $24,725 as of June 30, 2024, compared to $21,519 for the year ended December 31, 2023. The increase in secured debt was due primarily to borrowings pursuant to our loan purchase and sale agreements.
Unsecured debt, net of deferred financing costs increased $2,099 to $33,885 as of June 30, 2024 compared to $31,786 as of December 31, 2023.
Equity increased $1,288 to $8,055 as of June 30, 2024, compared to $6,767 as of December 31, 2023. The increase was due primarily to contributions from Series C Preferred Equity holders of $1,200.
We anticipate an increase in our equity during the nine months subsequent to June 30, 2024, mostly through retained earnings. If we are not able to maintain our equity, we will rely more heavily on raising additional funds through the Notes Program.
The total amount of our debt maturing through year ending December 31, 2024, is $30,700, which consists of secured borrowings of $22,924 and unsecured borrowings of $7,776.
Secured borrowings maturing through the year ending December 31, 2024, significantly consists of loan purchase and sale agreements with two loan purchasers (Builder Finance and S. K. Funding) and six lenders. These secured borrowings are listed as maturing over the next 12 months due primarily to their related demand for loan collateral. The following are secured facilities with actual maturity and renewal dates:
● | Swanson – $6,057 automatically renews unless notice given; | |
● | Shuman – $125 due July 2025 and automatically renews unless notice is given; | |
● | S. K. Funding – $4,500 due July 2025 and automatically renews unless notice is given; | |
● | S. K. Funding – $2,000 due July 2025 and automatically renews unless notice is given; | |
● | Builder Finance, Inc – $6,673 with no expiration date; | |
● | New LOC Agreements - $2,965 generally one-month notice and nine months to reduce principal balance to zero; | |
● | Wallach LOC - $420 due upon demand; | |
● | Wallach Trust - $176 due upon demand; and | |
● | Mortgage Payable – $9, with payments due monthly. |
Unsecured borrowings due by December 31, 2024, consist of Notes issued pursuant to the Notes Program and other unsecured debt of $2,415 and $5,361, respectively. To the extent that Notes issued pursuant to the Notes Program are not reinvested upon maturity, we will be required to fund the maturities, which we anticipate funding through the issuance of new Notes in our Notes Program. Historically, approximately 73% of our Note holders reinvest upon maturity. The 36-month Note in our Notes program has a mandatory early redemption option, subject to certain conditions. As of June 30, 2024, the 36-month Notes were $3,254. Our other unsecured debt has historically renewed. For more information on other unsecured borrowings, see Note 7 – Borrowings. If other unsecured borrowings are not renewed in the future, we anticipate funding such maturities through investments in our Notes Program.
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Summary
We have the funding available to address the loans we have today, including our unfunded commitments. We anticipate our assets reducing in the remainder of 2024; however, we are prepared for an increase of our assets through the net sources and uses (12-month liquidity) listed above as well as future capital from debt, preferred equity, and regular equity. Our expectation to reduce loan asset balances is subject to changes in the housing market and competition. Although our secured debt is almost entirely listed as currently due because of the underlying collateral being demand notes, much of our secured debt is either contractually set to automatically renew unless notice is given or, in the case of purchase and sale agreements, has no end date as to when the purchasers will not purchase new loans (although they are never required to purchase additional loans).
Inflation, Interest Rates, and Housing Starts
Since we are in the housing industry, we are affected by factors that impact that industry. Housing starts impact our customers’ ability to sell their homes. Faster sales generally mean higher effective interest rates for us, as the recognition of fees we charge is spread over a shorter period. Slower sales generally mean lower effective interest rates for us. Slower sales also are likely to increase the default rate we experience.
Housing inflation has a positive impact on our operations. When we lend initially, we are lending a percentage of a home’s expected value, based on historical sales. If those estimates prove to be low (in an inflationary market), the percentage we loaned of the value decreases, reducing potential losses on defaulted loans. The opposite is true in a deflationary housing price market. It is our opinion that values are well above average in many of the housing markets in the U.S. today, and our lending against these values is having more risk than prior years. In some of our markets, prices of sold homes are dropping. This is both because some homes are selling for less and because the average home selling is smaller (more affordable). However, we anticipate significant declines in home values in many markets over the next 12 months.
Interest rates have several impacts on our business. First, rates affect housing (starts, home size, etc.). High long-term interest rates may decrease housing starts, having the effects listed above. Housing starts have been increasing for the last several months, but customers are reporting longer hold times of built product. Higher interest rates will also affect our investors. We believe that there will be a spread between the rate our Notes yield to our investors and the rates the same investors could get on deposits at FDIC insured institutions. We also believe that the spread may need to widen if these rates rise. For instance, if we pay 7% above average CD rates when CDs are paying 0.5%, when CDs are paying 5%, we may have to have a larger than 7% difference. This may cause our lending rates, which are based on our cost of funds, to be uncompetitive. High interest rates may also increase builder defaults, as interest payments may become a higher portion of operating costs for the builder. Below is a chart showing three-year U.S. treasury rates and 30-year fixed mortgage rates. The U.S. treasury rates, are used by us here to approximate CD rates. Both the short- and long-term interest rates have risen slightly to historically normal levels.
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Housing prices are also generally correlated with housing starts, so that increases in housing starts usually coinciding with increases in housing values, and the reverse is generally true. Below is a graph showing single family housing-starts from 2000 through today.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
To date, changes in housing starts, CD rates, and inflation have not had a material impact on our business.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
As of June 30, 2024, we had no off-balance sheet transactions, nor do we currently have any such arrangements or obligations.
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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK
We are a smaller reporting company as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and are not required to provide the information under this item.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
As of the end of the period covered by this report, management, including our Chief Executive Officer (our principal executive officer) and Chief Financial Officer (our principal financial officer) evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures. Based upon, and as of the date of, the evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports we file and submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), is recorded, processed, summarized and reported as and when required. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports we file and submit under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There has been no change in our internal controls over financial reporting during the quarter ended June 30, 2024, that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
None.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
Not applicable.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
(a) | Reinvestments in Partial Series C Cumulative Preferred Units | |
Investors in the Series C cumulative preferred units (“Series C Preferred Units”) may elect to reinvest their distributions in additional Series C Preferred Units (the “Series C Reinvestment Program”). Pursuant to the Series C Reinvestment Program, we issued the following Series C Preferred Units during the quarter ended June 30, 2024: |
(amounts in this table are not in thousands) Owner | Units | Amount | ||||||
Daniel M. and Joyce S. Wallach | 37.53100 | $ | 37,531.00 | |||||
Gregory L. Sheldon and Madeline M. Sheldon | 25.02759 | 25,027.59 | ||||||
Schultz Family Living Trust | 5.75693 | 5,756.93 | ||||||
Fernando Ascencio and Lorraine Carol Ascencio | 10.77124 | 10,771.24 | ||||||
Mark and Tris Ann Garboski | 36.41985 | 36.41985 | ||||||
Total | 115.50662 | $ | 115,506.62 |
The proceeds received from the sales of the partial Series C Preferred Units in these transactions were used for the funding of construction loans. The transactions in Series C Preferred Units described above were effected in private transactions exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act. The transactions described above did not involve any public offering, were made without general solicitation or advertising, and the buyer represented to us that he/she/it is an “accredited investor” within the meaning of Rule 501 of Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act, with access to all relevant information necessary to evaluate the investment in the Series C Preferred Units. | ||
(b) | We registered up to $70,000 in Fixed Rate Subordinated Notes (“Notes”) in our current public offering, which is our fourth public offering of Notes (SEC File No. 333-263759, effective September 16, 2022). As of June 30, 2024, we had issued $19,031 in Notes pursuant to our current public offering. As of June 30, 2024, we incurred expenses of $284 in connection with the issuance and distribution of the Notes in our current public offering, which were paid to third parties. These expenses were not for underwriters or discounts, but were for advertising, printing, and professional services. Net offering proceeds as of June 30, 2024 were $18,747 all of which was used to increase loan balances. | |
(c) | None. |
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None.
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
(a) | During the quarter ended June 30, 2024, there was no information required to be disclosed in a report on Form 8-K which was not disclosed in a report on Form 8-K. | |
(b) | During the quarter ended June 30, 2024, there were no material changes to the procedures by which members may recommend nominees to our board of managers. | |
(c) | During
the quarter ended June 30, 2024, no director or officer (as defined in Rule 16a-1(f) under the Exchange Act) of the Company |
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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
The exhibits required to be filed with this report are set forth on the Exhibit Index hereto and incorporated by reference herein.
EXHIBIT INDEX
The following exhibits are included in this report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2024 (and are numbered in accordance with Item 601 of Regulation S-K).
* Filed herewith.
** Furnished.
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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.
SHEPHERD’S FINANCE, LLC (Registrant) | ||
Dated: August 13, 2024 | By: | /s/ Catherine Loftin |
Catherine Loftin | ||
Chief Financial Officer |
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