UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 10-Q

☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2023

OR

☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from             to             

Commission file number 000-54939

CIM REAL ESTATE FINANCE TRUST, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Maryland			27-3148022
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)			(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
2398 East Camelback Road, 4th Floor
Phoenix,	Arizona		85016
(Address of principal executive offices)			(Zip code)
	(602)	778-8700
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report) 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of Each Class	Trading Symbol	Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
None	None	None

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  ☒    No  ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).    Yes  ☒    No  ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer	☐	Accelerated filer	☐	Non-accelerated filer	☒
Smaller reporting company	☐	Emerging growth company	☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  ☐    No  ☒

As of November 6, 2023, there were approximately 436.8 million shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, of CIM Real Estate Finance Trust, Inc. outstanding.

CIM REAL ESTATE FINANCE TRUST, INC.

INDEX

PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited)
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022	3
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022	4
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022	5
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022	6
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022	8
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements	10
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	47
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	63
Item 4. Controls and Procedures	64
PART II — OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings	66
Item 1A. Risk Factors	66
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	66
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities	66
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures	66
Item 5. Other Information	67
Item 6. Exhibits	68
Signature	69

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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.    Financial Statements

CIM REAL ESTATE FINANCE TRUST, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 (in thousands, except share and per share amounts) (Unaudited)

	September 30, 2023		December 31, 2022
ASSETS
Real estate assets:
Land	$	322,912	$	578,970
Buildings, fixtures and improvements	833,123		1,462,726
Intangible lease assets	157,088		276,684
Condominium developments	106,476		130,494
Total real estate assets, at cost	1,419,599		2,448,874
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization	(163,598)		(270,946)
Total real estate assets, net	1,256,001		2,177,928
Investment in unconsolidated entities	110,788		100,604
Real estate-related securities, at fair value, net of credit loss allowances of $25,748 and $0 as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively	639,144		576,391
Loans held-for-investment and related receivables, net	4,217,646		4,043,898
Less: Current expected credit losses	(110,710)		(42,344)
Total loans held-for-investment and related receivables, net	4,106,936		4,001,554
Cash and cash equivalents	486,383		118,978
Restricted cash	23,342		57,616
Rents and tenant receivables, net	16,492		33,968
Prepaid expenses, derivative assets and other assets	8,024		26,243
Deferred costs, net	14,030		16,429
Accrued interest receivable	26,902		22,343
Total assets	$	6,688,042	$	7,132,054
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Repurchase facilities, notes payable and credit facilities, net	$	4,056,206	$	4,422,833
Accrued expenses and accounts payable	39,690		25,666
Due to affiliates	14,792		16,086
Intangible lease liabilities, net	13,647		19,054
Distributions payable	15,304		14,828
Deferred rental income and other liabilities	4,596		7,274
Total liabilities	4,144,235		4,505,741
Commitments and contingencies (Note 11)
Redeemable common stock	169,383		170,238
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value per share; 10,000,000 shares authorized, none issued and outstanding	—		—
Common stock, $0.01 par value per share; 490,000,000 shares authorized, 437,267,415 and 437,397,414 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively	4,373		4,373
Capital in excess of par value	3,529,885		3,529,523
Accumulated distributions in excess of earnings	(1,092,042)		(1,029,287)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(67,792)		(48,526)
Total stockholders’ equity	2,374,424		2,456,083
Non-controlling interests	—		(8)
Total equity	2,374,424		2,456,075
Total liabilities, redeemable common stock, non-controlling interests and stockholders’ equity	$	6,688,042	$	7,132,054

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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CIM REAL ESTATE FINANCE TRUST, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

 (in thousands, except share and per share amounts) (Unaudited)

	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2023		2022		2023		2022
Revenues:
Rental and other property income	$	25,073	$	43,559	$	89,536	$	170,803
Interest income	113,766		66,222		336,887		142,669
Total revenues	138,839		109,781		426,423		313,472
Expenses:
General and administrative	4,267		3,435		12,486		10,590
Interest expense, net	66,417		42,996		192,199		105,660
Property operating	6,165		4,432		11,748		17,408
Real estate tax	1,581		1,793		3,629		10,530
Expense reimbursements to related parties	3,349		3,428		10,598		10,899
Management fees	12,816		12,915		38,254		39,613
Transaction-related	82		9		158		462
Depreciation and amortization	9,193		16,948		33,622		54,104
Real estate impairment	6,910		527		11,724		19,814
Increase in provision for credit losses	50,219		5,664		101,309		15,315
Total expenses	160,999		92,147		415,727		284,395
Other income (expense):
Gain on disposition of real estate and condominium developments, net	5,968		4,454		52,154		118,135
Gain on investment in unconsolidated entities	3,136		2,195		8,172		8,858
Unrealized (loss) gain on equity security	(2,073)		(9,030)		3,281		(15,440)
Other income, net	5,172		3,630		6,346		7,207
Loss on extinguishment of debt	(1,085)		(3,344)		(5,624)		(19,584)
Total other income (loss)	11,118		(2,095)		64,329		99,176
Net (loss) income	$	(11,042)	$	15,539	$	75,025	$	128,253
Net income allocated to noncontrolling interest	—		129		8		66
Net (loss) income attributable to the Company	$	(11,042)	$	15,410	$	75,017	$	128,187
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
Basic and diluted	437,339,532		437,298,345		437,391,323		437,339,348
Net (loss) income per common share:
Basic and diluted	$	(0.03)	$	0.04	$	0.17	$	0.29

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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CIM REAL ESTATE FINANCE TRUST, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME

 (in thousands) (Unaudited)

	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2023		2022		2023		2022
Net (loss) income	$	(11,042)	$	15,539	$	75,025	$	128,253
Other comprehensive loss
Unrealized loss on real estate-related securities	(944)		(8,709)		(32,860)		(24,496)
Amount of loss reclassified from other comprehensive loss into income as an increase in provision for credit losses	—		—		13,594		—
Unrealized gain on interest rate swaps	—		78		—		2,361
Amount of gain reclassified from other comprehensive loss into income as interest expense, net	—		(2,613)		—		(2,551)
Total other comprehensive loss	(944)		(11,244)		(19,266)		(24,686)
Comprehensive (loss) income	(11,986)		4,295		55,759		103,567
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	—		129		8		66
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to the Company	$	(11,986)	$	4,166	$	55,751	$	103,501

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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CIM REAL ESTATE FINANCE TRUST, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 (in thousands, except share amounts) (Unaudited)

	Common Stock			Capital in  Excess of Par Value		Accumulated Distributions in Excess of Earnings		Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income		Total Stockholders’ Equity		Non-Controlling Interests		Total Equity
	Number of Shares	Par Value
Balance as of January 1, 2023	437,397,414	$	4,373	$	3,529,523	$	(1,029,287)	$	(48,526)	$	2,456,083	$	(8)	$	2,456,075
Issuance of common stock	1,637,923	17		10,746		—		—		10,763		—		10,763
Equity-based compensation	—	—		120		—		—		120		—		120
Distributions declared on common stock — $0.11 per common share	—	—		—		(45,929)		—		(45,929)		—		(45,929)
Redemptions of common stock	(1,605,529)	(16)		(10,532)		—		—		(10,548)		—		(10,548)
Changes in redeemable common stock	—	—		(213)		—		—		(213)		—		(213)
Comprehensive income (loss)	—	—		—		54,184		(26,310)		27,874		8		27,882
Balance as of March 31, 2023	437,429,808	$	4,374	$	3,529,644	$	(1,021,032)	$	(74,836)	$	2,438,150	$	—	$	2,438,150
Issuance of common stock	1,637,602	16		10,743		—		—		10,759		—		10,759
Equity-based compensation	—	—		120		—		—		120		—		120
Distributions declared on common stock — $0.11 per common share	—	—		—		(45,927)		—		(45,927)		—		(45,927)
Redemptions of common stock	(1,685,438)	(16)		(11,057)		—		—		(11,073)		—		(11,073)
Changes in redeemable common stock	—	—		315		—		—		315		—		315
Comprehensive income	—	—		—		31,875		7,988		39,863		—		39,863
Balance as of June 30, 2023	437,381,972	$	4,374	$	3,529,765	$	(1,035,084)	$	(66,848)	$	2,432,207	$	—	$	2,432,207
Issuance of common stock	1,612,843	16		10,579		—		—		10,595		—		10,595
Equity-based compensation	—	—		120		—		—		120		—		120
Distributions declared on common stock — $0.11 per common share	—	—		—		(45,916)		—		(45,916)		—		(45,916)
Redemptions of common stock	(1,727,400)	(17)		(11,332)		—		—		(11,349)		—		(11,349)
Changes in redeemable common stock	—	—		753		—		—		753		—		753
Comprehensive loss	—	—		—		(11,042)		(944)		(11,986)		—		(11,986)
Balance as of September 30, 2023	437,267,415	$	4,373	$	3,529,885	$	(1,092,042)	$	(67,792)	$	2,374,424	$	—	$	2,374,424

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CIM REAL ESTATE FINANCE TRUST, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 (in thousands, except share amounts) (Unaudited) — Continued

	Common Stock			Capital in  Excess of Par Value		Accumulated Distributions in Excess of Earnings		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)		Total Stockholders’ Equity		Non-Controlling Interests		Total Equity
	Number of Shares	Par Value
Balance as of January 1, 2022	437,373,981	$	4,374	$	3,529,126	$	(1,008,561)	$	2,949	$	2,527,888	$	1,073	$	2,528,961
Issuance of common stock	1,329,825	13		9,561		—		—		9,574		—		9,574
Equity-based compensation	—	—		37		—		—		37		—		37
Distributions declared on common stock — $0.09 per common share	—	—		—		(40,018)		—		(40,018)		—		(40,018)
Redemptions of common stock	(1,345,814)	(13)		(9,676)		—		—		(9,689)		—		(9,689)
Changes in redeemable common stock	—	—		115		—		—		115		—		115
Distributions to non-controlling interests	—	—		—		—		—		—		(14)		(14)
Comprehensive income (loss)	—	—		—		39,092		(3,397)		35,695		9		35,704
Balance as of March 31, 2022	437,357,992	$	4,374	$	3,529,163	$	(1,009,487)	$	(448)	$	2,523,602	$	1,068	$	2,524,670
Issuance of common stock	1,325,282	13		9,529		—		—		9,542		—		9,542
Equity-based compensation	22,892	—		120		—		—		120		—		120
Distributions declared on common stock — $0.09 per common share	—	—		—		(40,018)		—		(40,018)		—		(40,018)
Redemptions of common stock	(1,395,095)	(14)		(10,030)		—		—		(10,044)		—		(10,044)
Changes in redeemable common stock	—	—		503		—		—		503		—		503
Distributions to non-controlling interests	—	—		—		—		—		—		(16)		(16)
Comprehensive income (loss)	—	—		—		73,685		(10,045)		63,640		(72)		63,568
Balance as of June 30, 2022	437,311,071	$	4,373	$	3,529,285	$	(975,820)	$	(10,493)	$	2,547,345	$	980	$	2,548,325
Issuance of common stock	1,326,177	13		9,535		—		—		9,548		—		9,548
Equity-based compensation	—	—		120		—		—		120		—		120
Distributions declared on common stock — $0.09 per common share	—	—		—		(40,010)		—		(40,010)		—		(40,010)
Redemptions of common stock	(1,374,510)	(13)		(9,884)		—		—		(9,897)		—		(9,897)
Changes in redeemable common stock	—	—		348		—		—		348		—		348
Distributions to non-controlling interests	—	—		—		—		—		—		(1,117)		(1,117)
Comprehensive income (loss)	—	—		—		15,410		(11,244)		4,166		129		4,295
Balance as of September 30, 2022	437,262,738	$	4,373	$	3,529,404	$	(1,000,420)	$	(21,737)	$	2,511,620	$	(8)	$	2,511,612

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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CIM REAL ESTATE FINANCE TRUST, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 (in thousands) (Unaudited)

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2023		2022
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$	75,025	$	128,253
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization, net	33,498		54,155
Amortization of deferred financing costs	7,834		9,130
Amortization and accretion on deferred loan fees	(7,128)		(7,337)
Amortization of premiums and discounts on credit investments	(20,187)		(2,762)
Capitalized interest income on real estate-related securities and loans held-for-investment	(863)		(888)
Equity-based compensation	360		277
Straight-line rental income	(2,396)		(4,855)
Write-offs for uncollectible lease-related receivables	(177)		(1,088)
Gain on disposition of real estate assets and condominium developments, net	(52,154)		(118,135)
Loss on sale of credit investments, net	288		464
Gain on investment in unconsolidated entities	(8,172)		(8,858)
Gain on sale of marketable security	—		(22)
Unrealized (gain) loss on equity security	(3,281)		15,462
Amortization of fair value adjustment and gain on interest rate swaps	—		(2,417)
Loss (gain) on interest rate caps	5,022		(4,252)
Impairment of real estate assets	11,724		19,814
Increase in provision for credit losses	101,309		15,315
Write-off of deferred financing costs	4,606		8,092
Return on investment in unconsolidated entities	7,641		4,217
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Rents and tenant receivables, net	4,576		66,914
Prepaid expenses and other assets	13,197		(18,998)
Accrued interest receivable	(4,559)		(13,226)
Accrued expenses and accounts payable	8,272		(3,466)
Deferred rental income and other liabilities	(2,678)		(10,380)
Due to affiliates	(1,294)		(38)
Net cash provided by operating activities	170,463		125,371
Cash flows from investing activities:
Investment in unconsolidated entities	(14,454)		(79,475)
Return of investment in unconsolidated entities	4,801		625
Investment in real estate-related securities	(143,157)		(433,219)
Investment in liquid corporate senior loans	(105,068)		(160,928)
Investment in real estate assets and capital expenditures	(9,394)		(16,524)
Investment in corporate senior loans	(106,161)		(74,801)
Investment in first mortgage loans	(212,703)		(1,310,406)
Origination and exit fees received on loans held-for-investment	788		13,977
Principal payments received on loans held-for-investment	183,983		156,920
Principal payments received on real estate-related securities	57,452		16,157
Net proceeds from sale of real estate-related securities	—		132
Net proceeds from disposition of real estate assets and condominium developments	948,141		1,278,609
Net proceeds from sale of liquid corporate senior loans	74,522		52,868
Redemption of investment in unconsolidated entities	—		60,663
Proceeds from the settlement of insurance claims	—		619
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	$	678,750	$	(494,783)

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CIM REAL ESTATE FINANCE TRUST, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 (in thousands) (Unaudited) — Continued

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2023		2022
Cash flows from financing activities:
Redemptions of common stock	$	(32,970)	$	(29,630)
Distributions to stockholders	(105,179)		(91,297)
Proceeds from borrowings	366,521		2,303,006
Repayments of borrowings, and prepayment penalties	(739,334)		(1,748,868)
Termination of interest rate swaps	—		(239)
Distributions to non-controlling interests	—		(1,147)
Deferred financing costs paid	(5,120)		(18,809)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(516,082)		413,016
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash	333,131		43,604
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period	176,594		144,173
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period	$	509,725	$	187,777
Reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash to the condensed consolidated balance sheets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	486,383	$	124,836
Restricted cash	23,342		62,941
Total cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash	$	509,725	$	187,777
Supplemental Disclosures of Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities:
Distributions declared and unpaid	$	15,304	$	13,337
Accrued capital expenditures	$	261	$	1,590
Construction reserve allocation	$	(190)	$	—
Accrued deferred financing costs	$	—	$	1,868
Mortgage notes payable assumed by buyer in connection with disposition of real estate assets	$	—	$	(356,477)
Equity security received in connection with disposition of real estate assets	$	—	$	(53,388)
Common stock issued through distribution reinvestment plan	$	32,117	$	28,664
Change in fair value of derivative instruments	$	—	$	2,252
Change in fair value of real estate-related securities	$	(19,266)	$	(24,497)
Conversion of preferred units to loans held-for-investment	$	—	$	68,242
Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosures:
Interest paid	$	182,692	$	79,201
Cash paid for taxes	$	1,043	$	1,318

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

September 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

NOTE 1 — ORGANIZATION AND BUSINESS

CIM Real Estate Finance Trust, Inc. (the “Company”) is a non-exchange traded real estate investment trust (“REIT”) formed as a Maryland corporation on July 27, 2010, that elected to be taxed, and operates its business to qualify, as a REIT for U.S. federal income tax purposes beginning with its taxable year ended December 31, 2012. The Company seeks to attain attractive risk-adjusted returns and create long term value for its investors by investing in a diversified portfolio of senior secured mortgage loans, creditworthy long-term net-leased property investments and other senior loan and liquid credit investments. As of September 30, 2023, the Company’s loan portfolio consisted of 346 loans with a net book value of $4.1 billion, and investments in real estate-related securities of $639.1 million. As of September 30, 2023, the Company owned 194 properties, comprising approximately 6.2 million rentable square feet of commercial space located in 37 states. As of September 30, 2023, the rentable square feet at these properties was 99.8% leased, including month-to-month agreements, if any. As of September 30, 2023, the Company owned condominium developments with a net book value of $106.5 million.

A majority of the Company’s business is conducted through CIM Real Estate Finance Operating Partnership, LP, a Delaware limited partnership, of which the Company is the sole general partner and owns, directly or indirectly, 100% of the partnership interests.

The Company is externally managed by CIM Real Estate Finance Management, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“CMFT Management”), which is an affiliate of CIM Group, LLC (“CIM Group”). CIM Group is a community-focused real estate and infrastructure owner, operator, lender and developer. CIM Group is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, with offices in Atlanta, GA, Chicago, IL, Dallas, TX, New York, NY, Orlando, FL, Phoenix, AZ and Tokyo, Japan. CIM Group also maintains additional offices across the United States, as well as in Korea, Hong Kong and the United Kingdom to support its platform.

The Company relies upon CIM Capital IC Management, LLC, the Company’s investment advisor (the “Investment Advisor”), to provide substantially all of the Company’s day-to-day management with respect to investments in securities and certain other investments. Collectively, CMFT Management, the Company’s manager, and the Investment Advisor, together with certain other affiliates of CIM Group, serve as the Company’s sponsor, which is referred to as the Company’s “sponsor” or “CIM”.

On January 26, 2012, the Company commenced its initial public offering on a “best efforts” basis of up to a maximum of $2.975 billion in shares of common stock (the “Initial Offering”). The Company ceased issuing shares in the Initial Offering on April 4, 2014. At the completion of the Initial Offering, a total of approximately 297.4 million shares of common stock had been issued, including approximately 292.3 million shares of common stock sold to the public pursuant to the primary portion of the Initial Offering and approximately 5.1 million shares of common stock issued pursuant to the distribution reinvestment plan (“DRIP”) portion of the Initial Offering. The remaining approximately 404,000 unsold shares from the Initial Offering were deregistered.

The Company registered $247.0 million of shares of common stock under the DRIP (the “Initial DRIP Offering”) pursuant to a Registration Statement on Form S-3 (Registration No. 333-192958), which was filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on December 19, 2013 and automatically became effective with the SEC upon filing. The Company ceased issuing shares under the Initial DRIP Offering effective as of June 30, 2016. At the completion of the Initial DRIP Offering, a total of approximately $241.7 million of shares of common stock had been issued. The remaining $5.3 million of unsold shares from the Initial DRIP Offering were deregistered.

The Company registered an additional $600.0 million of shares of common stock under the DRIP (the “Secondary DRIP Offering,” and together with the Initial DRIP Offering, the “DRIP Offerings,” and the DRIP Offerings collectively with the Initial Offering, the “Offerings”) pursuant to a Registration Statement on Form S-3 (Registration No. 333-212832), which was filed with the SEC on August 2, 2016 and automatically became effective with the SEC upon filing. The Company began to issue shares under the Secondary DRIP Offering on August 2, 2016 and continues to issue shares under the Secondary DRIP Offering.

The Company’s board of directors (the “Board”) establishes an updated estimated per share net asset value (“NAV”) of the Company’s common stock on at least an annual basis for purposes of assisting broker-dealers that participated in the Initial

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Offering in meeting their customer account reporting obligations under Financial Industry Regulatory Authority Rule 2231. Distributions are reinvested in shares of the Company’s common stock for participants in the DRIP at the estimated per share NAV as determined by the Board. Additionally, the estimated per share NAV as determined by the Board serves as the per share NAV for purposes of the share redemption program. As of September 30, 2023, the estimated per share NAV of the Company’s common stock was $6.57, which was established by the Board on December 19, 2022 using a valuation date of September 30, 2022. On November 9, 2023, the Board established an updated estimated per share NAV of the Company’s common stock, using a valuation date of September 30, 2023, of $6.31 per share. Commencing on November 14, 2023, distributions are reinvested in shares of the Company’s common stock under the DRIP at a price of $6.31 per share and $6.31 per share serves as the most recent estimated per share NAV for purposes of the share redemption program. The Company’s estimated per share NAVs are not audited or reviewed by its independent registered public accounting firm.

NOTE 2 — SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The summary of significant accounting policies presented below is designed to assist in understanding the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements. These accounting policies conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) in all material respects, and have been consistently applied in preparing the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements.

Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation

The condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations of the SEC regarding interim financial reporting, including the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X, and do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, the statements for the interim periods presented include all adjustments, which are of a normal and recurring nature, necessary for a fair presentation of the results for such periods. Results for these interim periods are not necessarily indicative of full year results. The information included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2022, and related notes thereto, set forth in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022. The condensed consolidated financial statements should also be read in conjunction with Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

In determining whether the Company has controlling interests in an entity and is required to consolidate the accounts in that entity, the Company analyzes its credit and real estate investments in accordance with standards set forth in GAAP to determine whether the entities are variable interest entities (“VIEs”), and if so, whether the Company is the primary beneficiary. The Company’s judgment with respect to its level of influence or control over an entity and whether the Company is the primary beneficiary of a VIE involves consideration of various factors, including the form of the Company’s ownership interest, the Company’s voting interest, the size of the Company’s investment (including loans), and the Company’s ability to participate in major policy-making decisions. The Company’s ability to correctly assess its influence or control over an entity affects the presentation of these credit and real estate investments on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Reclassifications

Certain amounts in the Company’s prior period condensed consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. The Company has chosen to break out the details of $43.0 million and $105.7 million of interest expense, net from other income, net into expenses in the Company’s condensed consolidated statement of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, respectively, driven by the Company’s current investment portfolio composition being predominantly comprised of credit investments. This reclassification of interest expense, net did not have an impact on net income or cash flow from operating activities. In addition, the Company has chosen to break out the details of $17.7 million of accrued interest receivable from prepaid expenses, derivative assets and other assets in the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2022, which resulted in a corresponding breakout of $13.2 million from prepaid expenses and other assets to accrued interest receivable in the Company’s condensed consolidated statement of cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2022. The reclassifications had no effect on previously reported totals or subtotals.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the condensed consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Real Estate Assets

Real estate assets are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization. The Company considers the period of future benefit of each respective asset to determine the appropriate useful life. The estimated useful lives of the Company’s real estate assets by class are generally as follows:

Buildings	40 years
Site improvements	15 years
Tenant improvements	Lesser of useful life or lease term
Intangible lease assets	Lease term

Recoverability of Real Estate Assets

The Company continually monitors events and changes in circumstances that could indicate that the carrying amounts of its real estate assets may not be recoverable. Impairment indicators that the Company considers include, but are not limited to: bankruptcy or other credit concerns of a property’s major tenant, such as a history of late payments, lease concessions and other factors; a significant decrease in a property’s revenues due to lease terminations; vacancies; co-tenancy clauses; reduced lease rates; changes in anticipated holding periods; significant increases to budgeted costs for units under development; and a reduction in prevailing market values for assets being considered for disposition. When indicators of potential impairment are present, the Company assesses the recoverability of the assets by determining whether the carrying amount of the assets will be recovered through the undiscounted future cash flows expected from the use of the assets and their eventual disposition. In the event that such expected undiscounted future cash flows do not exceed the carrying amount, the Company will adjust the real estate assets to their respective fair values and recognize an impairment loss. Generally, fair value is determined using a discounted cash flow analysis and recent comparable sales transactions. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, as part of the Company’s quarterly impairment review procedures, the Company recorded impairment charges of $11.6 million related to five properties due to sales prices or revised cash flow estimates that were less than their respective carrying values. Additionally, during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, one condominium unit was deemed to be impaired and its carrying value was reduced to its estimated fair value, resulting in impairment charges of $156,000. The Company’s impairment assessment as of September 30, 2023 was based on the most current information available to the Company, including expected holding periods. If the Company’s expected holding periods for assets change, subsequent tests for impairment could result in additional impairment charges in the future. During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, the Company recorded impairment charges of $11.9 million related to 19 properties, all of which was due to sales prices that were less than their respective carrying values. Additionally, during the nine months ended September 30, 2022, certain condominium units were deemed to be impaired and their carrying values were reduced to their estimated fair value, resulting in impairment charges of $7.9 million. The assumptions and uncertainties utilized in the evaluation of the impairment of real

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estate assets are discussed in detail in Note 3 — Fair Value Measurements. See also Note 4 — Real Estate Assets for further discussion regarding real estate investment activity.

Assets Held for Sale

When a real estate asset is identified by the Company as held for sale, the Company will cease recording depreciation and amortization of the assets related to the property and estimate its fair value, net of selling costs. If, in management’s opinion, the fair value, net of selling costs, of the asset is less than the carrying amount of the asset, an adjustment to the carrying amount is then recorded to reflect the estimated fair value of the property, net of selling costs. As of September 30, 2023, the Company did not identify any real estate assets as held for sale.

Dispositions of Real Estate Assets

Gains and losses from dispositions are recognized once the various criteria relating to the terms of sale and any subsequent involvement by the Company with the asset sold are met. A discontinued operation includes only the disposal of a component of an entity and represents a strategic shift that has (or will have) a major effect on an entity’s financial results. Given the Company’s current asset portfolio and strategy, the Company’s dispositions during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 did not qualify for discontinued operations presentation and thus, the results of the properties and condominiums that were sold will remain in operating income, and any associated gains or losses from the dispositions are included in gain on disposition of real estate and condominium developments, net. See Note 4 — Real Estate Assets for a discussion of the disposition of individual properties and condominiums during the nine months ended September 30, 2023.

Allocation of Purchase Price of Real Estate Assets

Upon the acquisition of real properties, the Company allocates the purchase price to acquired tangible assets, consisting of land, buildings and improvements, and to identified intangible assets and liabilities, consisting of the value of above- and below-market leases and the value of in-place leases and other intangibles, based in each case on their relative fair values. The Company utilizes independent appraisals to assist in the determination of the fair values of the tangible assets of an acquired property (which includes land and buildings). The information in the appraisal, along with any additional information available to the Company’s management, is used in estimating the amount of the purchase price that is allocated to land. Other information in the appraisal, such as building value and market rents, may be used by the Company’s management in estimating the allocation of purchase price to the building and to intangible lease assets and liabilities. The appraisal firm has no involvement in management’s allocation decisions other than providing this market information.

The determination of the fair values of the real estate assets and liabilities acquired requires the use of significant assumptions with regard to the current market rental rates, rental growth rates, capitalization and discount rates, interest rates and other variables. The use of alternative estimates may result in a different allocation of the Company’s purchase price, which could materially impact the Company’s results of operations.

Certain acquisition-related expenses related to asset acquisitions are capitalized and allocated to tangible and intangible assets and liabilities, as described above. Acquisition-related manager expense reimbursements are expensed as incurred and are included in expense reimbursements to related parties in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations. Other acquisition-related expenses continue to be expensed as incurred and are included in transaction-related expenses in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations.

Investment in Unconsolidated Entities

CMFT MT JV Holdings, LLC, an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, is engaged in an unconsolidated joint venture arrangement through CIM NP JV Holdings, LLC (“NP JV Holdings”) (the “Unconsolidated Joint Venture”), of which it owns 50% of the outstanding equity. Through the Unconsolidated Joint Venture, which holds approximately 90% of the membership interest in NewPoint JV, LLC (the “NewPoint JV”) pursuant to the terms of the Operating Agreement entered into between the Unconsolidated Joint Venture and NewPoint Bridge Lending, LLC, the Company indirectly owns approximately 45% of the outstanding equity of the NewPoint JV on a fully diluted basis. The Company accounts for its investment under the equity method. The equity method of accounting requires the investment to be initially recorded at cost, including transaction costs incurred to finalize the investment, and is subsequently adjusted for the Company’s share of equity in NP JV Holdings’ earnings and distributions, including unrealized gains and losses as a result of changes in fair value of the NewPoint JV. The Company records its share of NP JV Holdings’ profits or losses on a quarterly basis as an adjustment to the carrying value of the investment on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet and such share is recognized as a profit or loss on the condensed consolidated statements of operations. The Company recorded a gain of $3.1 million and $8.2 million, respectively,

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which represented its share of NP JV Holdings’ gain, during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively, in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. The Company recorded a gain of $2.2 million and $3.7 million, respectively, which represented its share of NP JV Holdings’ gain, during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company contributed an additional $14.5 million in NP JV Holdings. The Company also received $12.4 million in distributions during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, $5.8 million of which can be called back by NewPoint JV through NP JV Holdings as a capital call on a future date. As of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company’s aggregate investment in NP JV Holdings of $110.8 million and $100.6 million, respectively, is included in investment in unconsolidated entities on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. For more information, refer to Note 6 — Investment in Unconsolidated Entities.

On March 31, 2022, the Company fully redeemed its $60.7 million investment in CIM UII Onshore, L.P. (“CIM UII Onshore”). Prior to redemption, the Company had less than 5% ownership of CIM UII Onshore and accounted for its investment under the equity method. The equity method of accounting requires the investment to be initially recorded at cost, including transaction costs incurred to finalize the investment, and subsequently adjusted for the Company’s share of equity in CIM UII Onshore’s earnings and distributions. Prior to redemption, the Company recorded its share of CIM UII Onshore’s profits or losses on a quarterly basis as an adjustment to the carrying value of the investment on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet and such share is recognized as a profit or loss on the consolidated statements of operations. During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, the Company recorded its share of CIM UII Onshore’s gain totaling $5.2 million. The Company received distributions of $531,000 related to its investment in CIM UII Onshore, all of which was recognized as a return on investment during the nine months ended September 30, 2022.

Restricted Cash

The Company had $23.3 million and $57.6 million in restricted cash as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. Included in restricted cash was $1.7 million and $15.4 million held by lenders in lockbox accounts, as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. As part of certain debt agreements, rents from certain encumbered properties are deposited directly into a lockbox account, from which the monthly debt service payment is disbursed to the lender and the excess is disbursed to the Company. Also included in restricted cash was $2.0 million and $22.6 million of construction reserves, amounts held by lenders in escrow accounts for real estate taxes and other lender reserves for certain properties, in accordance with the associated lender’s loan agreement as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. In addition, the Company had a $19.6 million deposit held as cash collateral included in restricted cash as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 to be applied by Barclays Bank PLC (“Barclays”) as repayment of certain eligible assets transferred under the master repurchase agreement with Barclays. Subsequent to September 30, 2023, Barclays applied the $19.6 million deposit held as cash collateral as repayment towards certain eligible assets financed under the repurchase facility with Barclays.

Real Estate-Related Securities

Real estate-related securities consists primarily of the Company’s investments in commercial mortgage-backed securities (“CMBS”) and equity securities. The Company determines the appropriate classification for real estate-related securities at the time of purchase and reevaluates such designation as of each balance sheet date.

As of September 30, 2023, the Company classified its investments in CMBS as available-for-sale as the Company is not actively trading the securities; however, the Company may sell them prior to their maturity. These investments are carried at their estimated fair value with unrealized gains and losses reported in other comprehensive loss. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company invested $143.2 million in CMBS. As of September 30, 2023, the Company had investments in 24 CMBS with an estimated aggregate fair value of $597.6 million. The amortized cost of the Company’s available-for-sale securities is adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts to maturity computed under the effective interest method.

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In addition, the Company had an investment in an equity security with an estimated aggregate fair value of $41.5 million as of September 30, 2023, which is comprised of Global Net Lease, Inc.’s common stock (“GNL Common Stock”). The GNL Common Stock was converted from RTL Common Stock, which was received as consideration in connection with the RTL Purchase and Sale Agreement (both of which are defined in Note 4 — Real Estate Assets), upon the consummation of the transactions pursuant to the agreement and plan of merger by and among Global Net Lease, Inc. (NASDAQ: GNL) (“GNL”) and The Necessity Retail REIT, Inc. (NASDAQ: RTL) (“RTL”), among others. The RTL Common Stock was cancelled in accordance with the terms of the aforementioned agreement and plan of merger and was converted into 0.670 shares of GNL Common Stock during the three months ended September 30, 2023. This investment is carried at its estimated fair value with unrealized gains and losses reported on the condensed consolidated statements of operations. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company recorded $1.4 million and $4.1 million, respectively, of dividend income on GNL Common Stock. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, the Company recorded $1.4 million and $2.7 million, respectively, of dividend income on GNL Common Stock. Dividend income is included in other income, net on the condensed consolidated statements of operations. The Company also recorded $2.1 million of unrealized loss and $3.3 million of unrealized gain on GNL Common Stock during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively, and recorded $9.0 million and $15.5 million of unrealized loss on GNL Common Stock during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, respectively, all of which is included in unrealized (loss) gain on equity security in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.

The Company monitors its available-for-sale securities for changes in fair value. A loss is recognized when the Company determines that a decline in the estimated fair value of a security below its amortized cost has resulted from a credit loss or other factors, such as market conditions. Such losses that are credit related are recorded as a current expected credit loss in increase in provision for credit losses on the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of operations. Subsequent cumulative adverse changes in expected cash flows on the Company’s available-for-sale securities are recognized as an increase to current expected credit losses. However, the allowance is limited to the amount by which the available-for-sale security’s amortized cost exceeds its fair value. Favorable changes in expected cash flows are recognized as a decrease to current expected credit losses. For additional information regarding the Company’s process for estimating current expected credit losses for its real estate-related securities, see the Current Expected Credit Losses section below.

Interest earned is either received in cash or capitalized to real estate-related securities in the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets. Interest is capitalized when certain conditions are met as specified in each security agreement. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company capitalized $292,000 and $863,000, respectively, of interest income to real estate-related securities. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, the Company capitalized $280,000 and $826,000, respectively, of interest income to real estate-related securities.

Loans Held-for-Investment

The Company’s loans held-for-investment include loans related to real estate assets, as well as credit investments, including commercial mortgage loans and other loans and securities related to commercial real estate assets, as well as corporate loan opportunities that are consistent with the Company’s investment strategy and objectives. The Company intends to hold the loans held-for-investment for the foreseeable future or until maturity. Loans held-for-investment are carried on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets at amortized cost, net of any current expected credit losses, and is adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts to maturity.

Interest earned is either received in cash or capitalized to loans held-for-investment and related receivables, net in the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets. Interest is capitalized when certain conditions are met as specified in each loan agreement. During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, the Company capitalized $62,000 of interest income to loans held-for-investment.

Loans that are past due 90 days or more as to principal or interest, or where reasonable doubt exists as to timely collection, are generally considered nonperforming and placed on nonaccrual status. See the Revenue Recognition section below for additional information regarding the Company’s revenue from lending activities. As of September 30, 2023, the Company had two first mortgage loan investments on nonaccrual status with an aggregate carrying value of $206.0 million, which represented approximately 8% of the carrying value of the Company’s first mortgage loan portfolio. As of September 30, 2023, one of the Company’s liquid corporate senior loan investments was on a nonaccrual status with a carrying value of $2.9 million, which represented less than 1% of the carrying value of the Company’s liquid corporate senior loans portfolio. For more information regarding these loans, refer to Note 8 — Loans Held-For-Investment.

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Current Expected Credit Losses

The Company adopted Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326) (“ASU 2016-13”), on January 1, 2020. Current expected credit losses (“CECL”) required under ASU 2016-13 reflects the Company’s current estimate of potential credit losses related to the Company’s loans held-for-investment and CMBS included in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. Changes to current expected credit losses are recognized through net income on the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of operations. While ASU 2016-13 does not require any particular method for determining current expected credit losses, it does specify current expected credit losses should be based on relevant information about past events, including historical loss experience, current portfolio and market conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts for the duration of each respective loan. In addition, other than a few narrow exceptions, ASU 2016-13 requires that all financial instruments subject to the credit loss model have some amount of loss reserve to reflect the GAAP principal underlying the credit loss model that all loans, debt securities, and similar assets have some inherent risk of loss, regardless of credit quality, subordinate capital, or other mitigating factors.

The Company estimates the current expected credit loss for its first mortgage loans primarily using the Weighted Average Remaining Maturity method, which has been identified as an acceptable method for estimating CECL reserves in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Staff Q&A Topic 326, No. 1. This method requires the Company to reference historic loan loss data across a comparable data set and apply such loss rate to each loan investment over its expected remaining term, taking into consideration expected economic conditions over the relevant timeframe. The Company considers loan investments that are both (i) expected to be substantially repaid through the operation or sale of the underlying collateral, and (ii) for which the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty, to be “collateral-dependent” loans. For such loans that the Company determines that foreclosure of the collateral is probable, the Company measures the expected losses based on the difference between the fair value of the collateral less costs to sell and the amortized cost basis of the loan as of the measurement date. For collateral-dependent loans that the Company determines foreclosure is not probable, the Company applies a practical expedient to estimate expected losses using the difference between the collateral’s fair value (less costs to sell the asset if repayment is expected through the sale of the collateral) and the amortized cost basis of the loan. For the Company’s liquid corporate senior loans and corporate senior loans, the Company uses a probability of default and loss given default method using a comparable data set. The Company may use other acceptable alternative approaches in the future depending on, among other factors, the type of loan, underlying collateral, and availability of relevant historical market loan loss data.

Quarterly, the Company evaluates the risk of all loans held-for-investment and assigns a risk rating based on a variety of factors, grouped as follows: (i) loan and credit structure, including the as-is loan-to-value (“LTV”) ratio and structural features; (ii) quality and stability of real estate value and operating cash flow, including debt yield, dynamics of the geography, property type and local market, physical condition, stability of cash flow, leasing velocity and quality and diversity of tenancy; (iii) performance against underwritten business plan; and (iv) quality, experience and financial condition of sponsor, borrower and guarantor(s).

Based on a 5-point scale, the Company’s loans are rated “1” through “5,” from least risk to greatest risk, respectively, which ratings are defined as follows:

1-Outperform — Most satisfactory asset quality and liquidity, good leverage capacity. A “1” rating maintains predictable and strong cash flows from operations. The trends and outlook for the credit's operations, balance sheet, and industry are neutral to favorable. Collateral, if appropriate, exceeds performance metrics;

2-Meets or Exceeds Expectations — Acceptable asset quality, moderate excess liquidity, modest leverage capacity. A “2” rating could have some financial/non-financial weaknesses which are offset by strengths; however, the credit demonstrates an ample current cash flow from operations. The trends and outlook for the credit's operations, balance sheet, and industry are generally positive or neutral. Collateral performance, if appropriate, meets or exceeds substantially all performance metrics included in original or current underwriting / business plan;

3-Satisfactory — Acceptable asset quality, somewhat strained liquidity, minimal leverage capacity. A “3” rating is at times characterized by acceptable cash flows from operations. The trends and conditions of the credit's operations and balance sheet are neutral. Collateral performance, if appropriate, meets or is on track to meet underwriting; business plan can reasonably be achieved;

4-Underperformance — The debt investment possesses credit deficiencies or potential weaknesses which deserve management’s close and continued attention. The portfolio company’s operations and/or balance sheet have demonstrated an adverse trend or deterioration which, while serious, has not reached the point where the

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liquidation of debt is jeopardized. These weaknesses are generally considered correctable by the borrower in the normal course of business but may weaken the asset or inadequately protect the Company’s credit position if not checked or corrected. Collateral performance, if appropriate, falls short of original underwriting, material differences exist from business plan, or both; technical milestones have been missed; defaults may exist, or may soon occur absent material improvement; and

5-Default/Possibility of Loss — The debt investment is protected inadequately by the current enterprise value or paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral, if any. The underlying company’s operations have well-defined weaknesses based upon objective evidence, such as recurring or significant decreases in revenues and cash flows. Major variance from business plan; loan covenants or technical milestones have been breached; timely exit from loan via sale or refinancing is questionable; risk of principal loss. Collateral performance, if appropriate, is significantly worse than underwriting.

The Company generally assigns a risk rating of “3” to all newly originated or acquired loans held-for-investment during a most recent quarter, except in the case of specific circumstances warranting an exception.

In estimating credit losses related to real estate-related securities, management considers a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the extent to which the fair value is less than the amortized cost basis, recent events specific to the security, industry or geographic area, the payment structure of the security, the failure of the issuer of the security to make scheduled interest or principal payments, and external credit ratings and recent changes in such ratings. Credit losses, if any, are estimated by calculating the difference between (i) the present value of estimated cash flows expected to be collected from the security discounted at the yield determined as of the initial acquisition date or, if since revised, as of the last date previously revised, to (ii) the net amortized cost basis of the security. Significant judgment is used in estimating future cash flows for the Company’s real estate-related securities.

Leases

The Company has lease agreements with lease and non-lease components. The Company has elected to not separate non-lease components from lease components for all classes of underlying assets (primarily real estate assets) and will account for the combined components as rental and other property income. Non-lease components included in rental and other property income include certain tenant reimbursements for maintenance services (including common-area maintenance services or “CAM”), real estate taxes, insurance and utilities paid for by the lessor but consumed by the lessee. As a lessor, the Company has further determined that this policy will be effective only on a lease that has been classified as an operating lease and the revenue recognition pattern and timing is the same for both types of components. The Company is not a party to any material leases where it is the lessee.

Significant judgments and assumptions are inherent in not only determining if a contract contains a lease, but also the lease classification, terms, payments, and, if needed, discount rates. Judgments include the nature of any options, including if they will be exercised, evaluation of implicit discount rates and the assessment and consideration of “fixed” payments for straight-line rent revenue calculations.

Lease costs represent the initial direct costs incurred in the origination, negotiation and processing of a lease agreement. Such costs include outside broker commissions and other independent third-party costs and are amortized over the life of the lease on a straight-line basis. Costs related to salaries and benefits, supervision, administration, unsuccessful origination efforts and other activities not directly related to completed lease agreements are expensed as incurred. Upon successful lease execution, leasing commissions are capitalized.

Development Activities

Project costs and expenses, including interest incurred, associated with the development, construction and lease-up of a real estate project are capitalized as construction in progress. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, the Company capitalized $9.1 million and $10.9 million, respectively, of expenses associated with the development of condominiums acquired via foreclosure, which is included in condominium developments in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. Included in the amounts capitalized during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 was $1.0 million and $1.1 million, respectively, of capitalized interest expense.

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Revenue Recognition

Revenue from leasing activities

Rental and other property income is primarily derived from fixed contractual payments from operating leases, and therefore, is generally recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease, which typically begins the date the tenant takes control of the space. When the Company acquires a property, the terms of existing leases are considered to commence as of the acquisition date for the purpose of this calculation. Variable rental and other property income consists primarily of tenant reimbursements for recoverable real estate taxes and operating expenses which are included in rental and other property income in the period when such costs are incurred, with offsetting expenses in real estate taxes and property operating expenses, respectively, within the condensed consolidated statements of operations. The Company defers the recognition of variable rental and other property income, such as percentage rents, until the specific target that triggers the contingent rental income is achieved.

The Company continually reviews whether collection of lease-related receivables, including any straight-line rent, and current and future operating expense reimbursements from tenants are probable. The determination of whether collectability is probable takes into consideration the tenant’s payment history, the financial condition of the tenant, business conditions in the industry in which the tenant operates and economic conditions in the area in which the property is located. Upon the determination that the collectability of a receivable is not probable, the Company will record a reduction to rental and other property income for amounts previously recorded and a decrease in the outstanding receivable. Revenue from leases where collection is deemed to be not probable is recorded on a cash basis until collectability becomes probable. Management’s estimate of the collectability of lease-related receivables is based on the best information available at the time of estimate. The Company does not use a general reserve approach and lease-related receivables are adjusted and taken against rental and other property income only when collectability becomes not probable.

Revenue from lending activities

Interest income from the Company’s loans held-for-investment and available-for-sale securities is recognized using the effective interest method (or the modified straight-line method when it is materially consistent with the effective interest method). Interest income is comprised of interest earned on loans and the accretion and amortization of net loan origination fees and discounts recognized through the life of each investment. Interest income on loans is accrued as earned, with the accrual of interest suspended when the related loan becomes a nonaccrual loan. Interest income on the Company’s liquid corporate senior loans is accrued as earned beginning on the settlement date. Upon the sale of a security, the realized net gain or loss is computed on the specific identification method.

Accrual of interest income is suspended on nonaccrual loans. Loans that are past due 90 days or more as to principal or interest, or where reasonable doubt exists as to timely collection, are generally considered nonperforming and placed on nonaccrual status. Interest collected is recognized on a cash basis when received or as a reduction in the amortized cost basis, based on specific facts and circumstances, until accrual is resumed when the loan becomes contractually current and the Company believes all future principal and interest will be received according to the contractual loan terms.

Reportable Segments

The Company’s segment information reflects how the chief operating decision makers review information for operational decision-making purposes. The Company has two reportable segments:

Credit — engages primarily in acquiring and originating primarily floating rate first and second lien mortgage loans, either directly or through co-investments in joint ventures, related to real estate assets. This segment also includes investments in real estate-related securities, liquid corporate senior loans and corporate senior loans.

Real estate — engages primarily in acquiring and managing geographically diversified income-producing retail, industrial and office properties that are primarily single-tenant properties, which are leased to creditworthy tenants under long-term net leases.

See Note 16 — Segment Reporting for a further discussion regarding these segments.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

From time to time, new accounting pronouncements are issued by various standard setting bodies that may have an impact on the Company’s accounting and reporting. Except as otherwise stated below, the Company is currently evaluating the effect

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that certain new accounting requirements may have on the Company’s accounting and related reporting and disclosures in the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements.

On March 31, 2022, the FASB issued ASU No. 2022-02, Troubled Debt Restructurings and Vintage Disclosures (Topic 326) (“ASU 2022-02”). ASU 2022-02 eliminates the recognition and measurement guidance for troubled debt restructurings (“TDRs”) and, instead, requires that an entity evaluate (consistent with the accounting for other loan modifications) whether the modification represents a new loan or a continuation of an existing loan. The ASU also enhances existing disclosure requirements and introduces new requirements related to certain modifications of receivables made to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty. The ASU became effective for the Company beginning January 1, 2023 and is generally to be applied prospectively. ASU 2022-02 did not have an impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements for the nine months ended September 30, 2023.

In June 2022, the FASB issued ASU No. 2022-03, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Fair Value Measurement of Equity Securities Subject to Contractual Sale Restrictions (“ASU 2022-03”). The amendments in this update clarify the guidance in Topic 820 when measuring the fair value of an equity security subject to contractual sale restrictions and introduce new disclosure requirements related to such equity securities. The amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, with early adoption permitted. The Company does not believe the adoption of ASU 2022-03 will have an impact on its condensed consolidated financial statements and disclosures.

In August 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-05, Business Combinations-Joint Venture Formations (Subtopic 805-60): Recognition and Initial Measurement (“ASU 2023-05”). ASU 2023-05 applies to the formation of a joint venture and requires a joint venture to initially measure all contributions received upon its formation at fair value. The guidance is intended to reduce diversity in practice and provide users of joint venture financial statements with more decision-useful information. The amendments are effective prospectively for all joint venture formations with a formation date on or after January 1, 2025. The Company does not believe the adoption of ASU 2023-05 will have a material impact on its condensed consolidated financial statements and disclosures.

NOTE 3 — FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

GAAP defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and requires disclosures about fair value measurements. GAAP emphasizes that fair value is intended to be a market-based measurement, as opposed to a transaction-specific measurement.

Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date under current market conditions. Depending on the nature of the asset or liability, various techniques and assumptions can be used to estimate the fair value. Assets and liabilities are measured using inputs from three levels of the fair value hierarchy, as follows:

Level 1 — Inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access at the measurement date. An active market is defined as a market in which transactions for the assets or liabilities occur with sufficient frequency and volume to provide pricing information on an ongoing basis.

Level 2 — Inputs include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active (markets with few transactions), inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability (i.e., interest rates, yield curves, etc.), and inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data correlation or other means (market corroborated inputs).

Level 3 — Unobservable inputs, which are only used to the extent that observable inputs are not available, reflect the Company’s assumptions about the pricing of an asset or liability.

The following describes the methods the Company uses to estimate the fair value of the Company’s financial assets and liabilities:

Real estate-related securities — The Company generally determines the fair value of its CMBS by utilizing broker-dealer quotations, reported trades or valuation estimates from pricing models to determine the reported price. Pricing models for CMBS are generally discounted cash flow models that usually consider the attributes applicable to a particular class of security (e.g., credit rating, seniority), current market data, and estimated cash flows for each class and incorporate deal collateral performance such as prepayment speeds and default rates, as available. Depending upon the significance of the fair value inputs used in determining these fair values, these securities are valued using Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3 inputs. As of September 30,

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2023, the Company concluded that $438.1 million of its CMBS fell under Level 2 and $159.6 million of its CMBS fell under Level 3.

The Company’s equity security investment is valued using Level 1 inputs. The estimated fair value of the Company’s equity security is based on quoted market prices that are readily and regularly available in an active market.

Credit facilities and notes payable — The fair value is estimated by discounting the expected cash flows based on estimated borrowing rates available to the Company as of the measurement date. Current and prior period liabilities’ carrying and fair values exclude net deferred financing costs. These financial instruments are valued using Level 2 inputs. As of September 30, 2023, the estimated fair value of the Company’s debt was $3.95 billion, compared to a carrying value of $4.07 billion. The estimated fair value of the Company’s debt as of December 31, 2022 was $4.32 billion, compared to a carrying value of $4.44 billion.

Derivative instruments — The Company’s derivative instruments are comprised of interest rate caps. All derivative instruments are carried at fair value and are valued using Level 2 inputs. The fair value of these instruments is determined using interest rate market pricing models. In addition, credit valuation adjustments are incorporated into the fair values to account for the Company’s potential nonperformance risk and the performance risk of the respective counterparties.

Although the Company has determined that the majority of the inputs used to value its derivatives fall within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, the credit valuation adjustments associated with those derivatives utilize Level 3 inputs, such as estimates of current credit spreads, to evaluate the likelihood of default by the Company and its counterparties. However, as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company assessed the significance of the impact of the credit valuation adjustments on the overall valuation of its derivative positions and determined that the credit valuation adjustments are not significant to the overall valuation of the Company’s derivatives. As a result, the Company has determined that its derivative valuations in their entirety are classified in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

Loans held-for-investment — The Company’s loans held-for-investment are recorded at cost upon origination net of loan origination fees and discounts. The Company estimates the fair value of its loans held-for-investment by performing a present value analysis for the anticipated future cash flows using an appropriate market discount rate taking into consideration the credit risk. The Company has determined that its commercial real estate (“CRE”) loans held-for-investment and corporate senior loans are classified in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. The Company’s liquid corporate senior loans are classified as Level 2 or Level 3 depending on the number of market quotations or indicative prices from pricing services that are available, and whether the depth of the market is sufficient to transact at those prices in amounts approximating the Company’s investment position at the measurement date. As of September 30, 2023, $576.7 million and $65.6 million of the Company’s liquid corporate senior loans were classified in Level 2 and Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy, respectively. As of December 31, 2022, $494.4 million and $168.0 million of the Company’s liquid corporate senior loans were classified in Level 2 and Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy, respectively. As of September 30, 2023, the estimated fair value of the Company’s loans held-for-investment and related receivables, net was $4.14 billion, compared to its carrying value of $4.11 billion. As of December 31, 2022, the estimated fair value of the Company’s loans held-for-investment and related receivables, net was $3.98 billion, compared to its carrying value of $4.00 billion.

Other financial instruments — The Company considers the carrying values of its cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, tenant receivables, accounts payable and accrued expenses, other liabilities, due to affiliates and distributions payable to approximate their fair values because of the short period of time between their origination and their expected realization as well as their highly-liquid nature. Due to the short-term maturities of these instruments, Level 1 inputs are utilized to estimate the fair value of these financial instruments.

Considerable judgment is necessary to develop estimated fair values of financial assets and liabilities. Accordingly, the estimates presented herein are not necessarily indicative of the amounts the Company could realize, or be liable for, upon disposition of the financial assets and liabilities. The Company evaluates its hierarchy disclosures each quarter and depending on various factors, it is possible that an asset or liability may be classified differently from quarter to quarter. The Company does not expect that changes in classifications between levels will be frequent.

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Items Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

In accordance with the fair value hierarchy described above, the following tables show the fair value of the Company’s financial assets that are required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 (in thousands):

	Balance as of September 30, 2023		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Financial assets:
CMBS	$	597,614	$	—	$	438,056	$	159,558
Equity security	41,530		41,530		—		—
Interest rate cap	18		—		18		—
Total financial assets	$	639,162	$	41,530	$	438,074	$	159,558

	Balance as of December 31, 2022		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Financial assets:
CMBS	$	538,142	$	—	$	348,241	$	189,901
Equity security	38,249		38,249		—		—
Interest rate caps	5,040		—		5,040		—
Total financial assets	$	581,431	$	38,249	$	353,281	$	189,901

The following are reconciliations of the changes in financial assets with Level 3 inputs in the fair value hierarchy for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 (in thousands):

	Level 3
Beginning Balance, January 1, 2023	$	189,901
Total gains and losses:
Unrealized loss included in other comprehensive loss, net	(21,681)
Current expected credit losses (1)	(18,729)
Purchases and payments received:
Discounts, net	9,204
Capitalized interest income	863
Ending Balance, September 30, 2023	$	159,558

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(1)    Does not include $7.1 million of unrealized losses recognized prior to January 1, 2023 that were reclassified from other comprehensive loss on the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive (loss) income to increase in provision for credit losses on the condensed consolidated statements of operations during the nine months ended September 30, 2023.

Items Measured at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis (Including Impairment Charges)

Certain financial and nonfinancial assets and liabilities are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis and are subject to fair value adjustments in certain circumstances, such as when there is evidence of impairment. The Company’s process for identifying and recording impairment related to real estate assets and intangible assets is discussed in Note 2 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies.

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As discussed in Note 4 — Real Estate Assets, during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, real estate assets related to five properties were deemed to be impaired and their carrying values were reduced to an estimated fair value of $38.6 million, resulting in impairment charges of $11.6 million. Additionally, during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, one condominium unit was deemed to be impaired and its carrying value was reduced to its estimated fair value, resulting in impairment charges of $156,000. During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, real estate assets related to 19 properties were deemed to be impaired and their carrying values were reduced to an estimated fair value of $114.1 million, resulting in impairment charges of $11.9 million. Additionally, during the nine months ended September 30, 2022, certain condominium units were deemed to be impaired and their carrying values were reduced to their estimated fair value, resulting in impairment charges of $7.9 million. The Company estimates fair values using Level 3 inputs and a combined income and market approach, specifically using discounted cash flow analysis and recent comparable sales transactions. The evaluation of real estate assets for potential impairment requires the Company’s management to exercise significant judgment and to make certain key assumptions, including, but not limited to, the following: (1) terminal capitalization rates; (2) discount rates; (3) the number of years the property will be held; (4) property operating expenses; and (5) re-leasing assumptions, including the number of months to re-lease, market rental income and required tenant improvements. There are inherent uncertainties in making these estimates such as market conditions and the future performance and sustainability of the Company’s tenants. The Company determined that the selling prices used to determine the fair values were Level 2 inputs.

The following summarizes the ranges of discount rates and terminal capitalization rates used for the Company’s impairment test for the real estate assets during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022:

Nine Months Ended September 30,
2023		2022
Discount Rate	Terminal Capitalization Rate	Discount Rate	Terminal Capitalization Rate
7.5% - 11.9%	7.0% – 11.4%	8.0% – 9.7%	7.5% – 9.2%

The following table presents the impairment charges by asset class recorded during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 (in thousands):

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2023		2022
Asset class impaired:
Land	$	2,954	$	2,041
Buildings, fixtures and improvements	7,856		8,793
Intangible lease assets	758		1,039
Intangible lease liabilities	—		(4)
Condominium developments	156		7,945
Total impairment loss	$	11,724	$	19,814

NOTE 4 — REAL ESTATE ASSETS

Property Acquisitions

During the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, the Company did not acquire any properties.

Condominium Development Project

During the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, the Company capitalized $9.1 million and $10.9 million, respectively, of expenditures associated with the development of condominiums acquired via foreclosure, which is included in condominium developments in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets.

Condominium Dispositions

During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company disposed of condominium units for an aggregate sales price of $43.1 million, resulting in proceeds of $39.1 million after closing costs and a gain of $3.0 million. During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, the Company disposed of condominium units for an aggregate sales price of $24.2 million, resulting in proceeds of $22.0 million after closing costs and a gain of $3.1 million. The Company has no continuing

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involvement that would preclude sale treatment with these condominium units. The gain on sale of condominium units is included in gain on disposition of real estate and condominium developments, net in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.

2023 Property Dispositions

On December 29, 2022, certain subsidiaries of the Company entered into an Agreement of Purchase and Sale (the “Realty Income Purchase and Sale Agreement”) with certain subsidiaries of Realty Income Corporation (NYSE: O) (“Realty Income”), to sell to Realty Income 185 single-tenant net lease properties encompassing approximately 4.6 million gross rentable square feet of commercial space across 34 states for total consideration of $894.0 million. The consideration was paid in cash.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company disposed of 186 properties, including 183 retail properties and three industrial properties, for an aggregate gross sales price of $913.5 million, resulting in proceeds of $903.7 million after closing costs and a gain of $43.9 million. The sale of 178 of these properties closed pursuant to the Realty Income Purchase and Sale Agreement for total consideration of $861.0 million, resulting in proceeds of $852.6 million after closing costs and a gain of $32.3 million. No properties are remaining to be sold pursuant to the Realty Income Purchase and Sale Agreement. The Company has no continuing involvement that would preclude sale treatment with these properties. The gain on sale of real estate is included in gain on disposition of real estate and condominium developments, net in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.

2022 Property Dispositions

On December 20, 2021, certain subsidiaries of the Company entered into an Agreement of Purchase and Sale, as amended (the “RTL Purchase and Sale Agreement”), with American Finance Trust, Inc. (subsequently known as RTL), American Finance Operating Partnership, L.P. (subsequently known as The Necessity Retail REIT Operating Partnership, L.P.) (“RTL OP”), and certain of their subsidiaries (collectively, the “Purchaser”) to sell to the Purchaser 79 shopping centers and two single-tenant properties encompassing approximately 9.5 million gross rentable square feet of commercial space across 27 states for total consideration of $1.32 billion (the “Purchase Price”). The Purchase Price included the Purchaser’s option to seek the assumption of certain existing debt, and Purchaser’s issuance of up to $53.4 million in value of RTL’s Class A common stock, par value $0.01 per share (“RTL Common Stock”) (now known as GNL Common Stock; refer to Note 2 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies for additional information), or Class A units in RTL OP (“RTL OP Units”), subject to certain limits described more fully in the RTL Purchase and Sale Agreement.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, the Company disposed of 130 properties, including 65 retail properties, 56 anchored shopping centers, six industrial properties and three office buildings and an outparcel of land for an aggregate gross sales price of $1.71 billion, resulting in proceeds of $1.67 billion after closing costs and a gain of $115.0 million. Included in this amount of properties disposed were two properties previously owned through a consolidated joint venture arrangement. The sale of 81 of these properties closed pursuant to the RTL Purchase and Sale Agreement for total consideration of $1.33 billion, which consisted of $1.28 billion in cash proceeds and $53.4 million of RTL Common Stock, which shares are subject to certain registration rights as described in the RTL Purchase and Sale Agreement. During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, the Company recognized earnout income of $68.7 million related to the disposition of these properties pursuant to the RTL Purchase and Sale Agreement, and recorded a related receivable of $20.3 million in prepaid expenses and other assets in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. The Company has no continuing involvement with these properties that would preclude sale treatment. The gain on sale of real estate, including the earnout income, is included in gain on disposition of real estate and condominium developments, net in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company received $5.3 million in additional earnout proceeds upon the settlement of earnout claims related to the disposition of the properties pursuant to the RTL Purchase and Sale Agreement, which is included in gain on disposition of real estate and condominium developments, net in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.

Impairment

The Company performs quarterly impairment review procedures, primarily through continuous monitoring of events and changes in circumstances that could indicate that the carrying value of certain of its real estate assets may not be recoverable. See Note 2 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies for a discussion of the Company’s accounting policies regarding impairment of real estate assets.

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During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, five properties totaling approximately 240,000 square feet with a carrying value of $50.2 million were deemed to be impaired and their carrying values were reduced to an estimated fair value of $38.6 million, resulting in impairment charges of $11.6 million, which were recorded in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. Additionally, during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, one condominium unit was deemed to be impaired and its carrying value was reduced to its estimated fair value, resulting in impairment charges of $156,000, which was recorded in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, 19 properties totaling approximately 832,000 square feet with a carrying value of $126.0 million were deemed to be impaired and their carrying values were reduced to an estimated fair value of $114.1 million, resulting in impairment charges of $11.9 million, which were recorded in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. Additionally, during the nine months ended September 30, 2022, certain condominium units were deemed to be impaired and their carrying values were reduced to their estimated fair value, resulting in impairment charges of $7.9 million, which were recorded in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.

See Note 3 — Fair Value Measurements for a further discussion regarding these impairment charges.

NOTE 5 — INTANGIBLE LEASE ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

Intangible lease assets and liabilities consisted of the following as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 (in thousands, except weighted average life remaining):

	September 30, 2023		December 31, 2022
Intangible lease assets:
In-place leases and other intangibles, net of accumulated amortization of $48,051 and $86,881, respectively (with a weighted average life remaining of 11.4 years and 11.1 years, respectively)
	$	102,094	$	174,954
Acquired above-market leases, net of accumulated amortization of $2,923 and $4,210, respectively (with a weighted average life remaining of 11.3 years and 12.9 years, respectively)
	4,020		10,639
Total intangible lease assets, net	$	106,114	$	185,593
Intangible lease liabilities:
Acquired below-market leases, net of accumulated amortization of $4,843 and $5,575, respectively (with a weighted average life remaining of 12.3 years and 12.4 years, respectively)
	$	13,647	$	19,054

Amortization of the above-market leases is recorded as a reduction to rental and other property income, and amortization expense for the in-place leases and other intangibles is included in depreciation and amortization in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations. Amortization of below-market leases is recorded as an increase to rental and other property income in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations.

The following table summarizes the amortization related to the intangible lease assets and liabilities for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2023		2022		2023		2022
In-place lease and other intangible amortization	$	2,965	$	5,866	$	11,061	$	18,978
Above-market lease amortization	$	116	$	272	$	468	$	893
Below-market lease amortization	$	309	$	469	$	1,055	$	1,532

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As of September 30, 2023, the estimated amortization relating to the intangible lease assets and liabilities is as follows (in thousands):

	Amortization
	In-Place Leases and Other Intangibles		Above-Market Leases		Below-Market Leases
Remainder of 2023	$	2,881	$	106	$	293
2024	11,339		424		1,126
2025	10,945		424		1,120
2026	9,755		379		1,120
2027	9,086		356		1,120
Thereafter	58,088		2,331		8,868
Total	$	102,094	$	4,020	$	13,647

NOTE 6 — INVESTMENT IN UNCONSOLIDATED ENTITIES

During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company entered into the Unconsolidated Joint Venture, of which the Company owns 50% of the outstanding equity. The Unconsolidated Joint Venture holds approximately 90% of the membership interest in the NewPoint JV. Through the Unconsolidated Joint Venture, the Company has an approximate 45% interest in the NewPoint JV and accounts for its investment under the equity method. The primary purpose of the NewPoint JV is to source, underwrite, close and service on an ongoing basis multifamily bridge loans, participation interests, and other debt instruments such as loans. As of September 30, 2023, the carrying value of the Company’s investment in NP JV Holdings was $110.8 million, which approximates fair value and is included in investment in unconsolidated entities on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. The Company received $12.4 million in distributions related to its investment in NP JV Holdings during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, $7.6 million of which was recognized as a return on investment and $4.8 million of which was recognized as a return of investment and reduced the invested capital and the carrying amount. As of September 30, 2023, the Company had $104.0 million of unfunded commitments related to NewPoint JV. These commitments are not reflected in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets.

The Company provided a limited guaranty to NewPoint JV, under which the Company agreed to guarantee the Unconsolidated Joint Venture’s cross indemnity and its share of capital contribution obligations under the agreement with NewPoint JV.

On March 31, 2022, the Company fully redeemed its $60.7 million investment in CIM UII Onshore, which represented less than 5% ownership of CIM UII Onshore and approximated fair value. During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, the Company recognized an equity method net gain of $5.2 million related to its investment in CIM UII Onshore. The Company recognized distributions of $531,000 related to its investment in CIM UII Onshore during the nine months ended September 30, 2022, all of which was recognized as a return on investment.

NOTE 7 — REAL ESTATE-RELATED SECURITIES

As of September 30, 2023, the Company had real estate-related securities with an aggregate estimated fair value of $639.1 million, which included 24 CMBS investments and an investment in a publicly-traded equity security. The CMBS have initial maturity dates ranging from December 2023 through June 2058 and have interest rates ranging from 6.6% to 12.4% as of September 30, 2023, with one CMBS earning a zero coupon rate. The following is a summary of the Company’s real estate-related securities as of September 30, 2023 (in thousands):

	Real Estate-Related Securities
	Amortized Cost Basis		Unrealized Loss		CECL		Fair Value
CMBS	$	691,136	$	(67,774)	$	(25,748)	$	597,614
Equity security	53,388		(11,858)		—		41,530
Total real estate-related securities	$	744,524	$	(79,632)	$	(25,748)	$	639,144

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The following table provides the activity for the real estate-related securities during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 (in thousands):

	Amortized Cost Basis		Unrealized Loss		CECL		Fair Value
Real estate-related securities as of January 1, 2023	$	640,037	$	(63,646)	$	—	$	576,391
Face value of real estate-related securities acquired	146,037		—		—		146,037
Discounts on purchase of real estate-related securities, net of acquisition costs	(2,879)		—		—		(2,879)
Amortization of discount on real estate-related securities	17,918		—		—		17,918
Capitalized interest income on real estate-related securities	863		—		—		863
Principal payments received on real estate-related securities (1)	(57,452)		—		—		(57,452)
Unrealized loss on real estate-related securities, net	—		(15,986)		—		(15,986)
Current expected credit losses	—		—		(25,748)		(25,748)
Real estate-related securities as of September 30, 2023	$	744,524	$	(79,632)	$	(25,748)	$	639,144

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(1)    Includes the repayment of the Company’s position in two different tranches of a CMBS instrument prior to their stated maturity dates.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company invested $143.2 million in CMBS. Unrealized gains and losses on CMBS are recorded in other comprehensive loss, with a portion of the amount subsequently reclassified into other income, net in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations as securities are sold and gains and losses are recognized. Unrealized gains and losses on the equity security are reported on the condensed consolidated statements of operations. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company recorded $16.0 million of net unrealized loss on its real estate-related securities, comprised of a $19.3 million unrealized loss on CMBS, which is included in other comprehensive loss in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive (loss) income and a $3.3 million unrealized gain on the Company’s equity security, which is included in unrealized (loss) gain on equity security in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations.

The scheduled maturities of the Company’s CMBS as of September 30, 2023 are as follows (in thousands):

	CMBS
	Amortized Cost		Estimated Fair Value
Due within one year	$	540,448	$	460,430
Due after one year through five years	107,450		107,826
Due after five years through ten years	—		—
Due after ten years	43,238		29,358
Total	$	691,136	$	597,614

Actual maturities of real estate-related securities can differ from contractual maturities because borrowers on certain corporate credit securities may have the right to prepay their respective debt obligations at any time. In addition, factors such as prepayments and interest rates may affect the yields on such securities.

Current Expected Credit Losses

Current expected credit losses reflect the Company’s current estimate for potential credit losses related to real estate-related securities included in the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets. Current expected credit related losses are recorded in increase in provision for credit losses on the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of operations. Refer to Note 2 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies for further discussion of the Company’s current expected credit losses.

The following table presents the activity in the Company’s current expected credit losses related to its position in one of two different tranches of a CMBS instrument for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 (in thousands):

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	CMBS
Current expected credit losses as of January 1, 2023	$	—
Provision for credit losses	—
Current expected credit losses as of March 31, 2023	—
Provision for credit losses	23,452
Current expected credit losses as of June 30, 2023	23,452
Provision for credit losses	2,296
Current expected credit losses as of September 30, 2023	$	25,748

During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the loan collateralizing one of the Company’s CMBS positions was transferred from the master servicer to a special servicer due to payment default generated by halted rent payments on the underlying office properties being mortgaged. In March 2023, the underlying collateral of the loan was appraised by the special servicer, resulting in an appraisal reduction representing approximately 44% of one of the CMBS position’s tranches the Company is invested in. Though the appraisal reduction was subsequently reversed during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the initial appraisal reduction resulted in reduced cash flows received from the respective CMBS investment during the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The Company considered various factors, including the factors noted above, in determining whether a credit loss existed. The present value of cash flows expected to be collected from the CMBS position did not exceed its amortized cost basis, and as such the Company determined the security had incurred a credit loss. The Company does not intend to sell the CMBS position and it is not considered more likely than not that the Company will be forced to sell the security prior to recovering the amortized cost.

As a result of the credit loss incurred, the Company reclassified $13.6 million of unrealized loss from other comprehensive loss on the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive (loss) income to increase in provision for credit losses on the condensed consolidated statements of operations during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, and recorded an incremental $12.1 million to increase in provision for credit losses on the condensed consolidated statements of operations identified as part of the Company’s quantitative credit loss assessment. The Company will continue to monitor for changes in expected cash flows in order to continue to measure the credit loss.

As of September 30, 2023, there were 15 CMBS positions with unrealized losses reflected in other comprehensive loss in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive (loss) income. Upon evaluating these securities, the Company concluded that the unrealized losses included in other comprehensive loss as of September 30, 2023 were noncredit-related and would be recovered from the securities’ estimated future cash flows. The Company considered various factors in reaching this conclusion, including that the Company did not intend to sell the securities, it was not considered more likely than not that the Company would be forced to sell the securities prior to recovering the amortized cost, and there were no material credit events that would have caused the Company to conclude that the amortized cost would not be recovered.

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NOTE 8 — LOANS HELD-FOR-INVESTMENT

The Company’s loans held-for-investment consisted of the following as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 (in thousands):

	As of September 30,		As of December 31,
	2023		2022
First mortgage loans (1)	$	3,389,950	$	3,285,193
Total CRE loans held-for-investment and related receivables, net	3,389,950		3,285,193
Liquid corporate senior loans	664,744		701,540
Corporate senior loans	162,952		57,165
Loans held-for-investment and related receivables, net	$	4,217,646	$	4,043,898
Less: Current expected credit losses	$	(110,710)	$	(42,344)
Total loans held-for-investment and related receivables, net	$	4,106,936	$	4,001,554

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(1)    As of September 30, 2023, first mortgage loans included $20.2 million of contiguous mezzanine loan components that, as a whole, have expected credit quality similar to that of a first mortgage loan.

The following table details overall statistics for the Company’s loans held-for-investment as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 (dollar amounts in thousands):

	CRE Loans (1) (2)						Liquid Corporate Senior Loans						Corporate Senior Loans
	September 30, 2023			December 31, 2022			September 30, 2023			December 31, 2022			September 30, 2023			December 31, 2022
Number of loans	31			29			298			317			17			4
Principal balance	$	3,406,765		$	3,306,411		$	671,321		$	708,254		$	165,701		$	57,918
Net book value	$	3,299,530		$	3,264,841		$	646,753		$	680,345		$	160,653		$	56,368
Weighted-average interest rate	8.6		%	7.6		%	9.1		%	8.0		%	11.9		%	10.5		%
Weighted-average maximum years to maturity	2.9			3.6			4.4			4.7			3.5			4.6
Unfunded loan commitments (3)	$	255,385		$	304,649		$	201		$	1,425		$	25,000		$	4,324

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(1)As of September 30, 2023, 100% of the Company’s CRE loans by principal balance earned a floating rate of interest indexed to the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”).

(2)Maximum maturity date assumes all extension options are exercised by the borrowers; however, the Company’s CRE loans may be repaid prior to such date.

(3)Unfunded loan commitments are subject to the satisfaction of borrower milestones and are not reflected in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. This balance does not include unsettled liquid corporate senior loan purchases of $9.3 million that are included in cash and cash equivalents in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets.

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Activity relating to the Company’s loans held-for-investment portfolio was as follows (in thousands):

	CRE Loans		Liquid Corporate Senior Loans		Corporate Senior Loans		Total Loan Portfolio
Balance, January 1, 2023	$	3,264,841	$	680,345	$	56,368	$	4,001,554
Loan originations and acquisitions	214,828		107,833		108,540		431,201
Sale of loans	—		(74,523)		—		(74,523)
Principal repayments received (1)	(114,474)		(68,751)		(757)		(183,982)
Deferred fees and other items (2)	(2,913)		(3,054)		(2,378)		(8,345)
Accretion and amortization of fees and other items	7,316		1,699		382		9,397
(Provision for) reversal of credit losses (3)	(70,068)		3,204		(1,502)		(68,366)
Balance, September 30, 2023	$	3,299,530	$	646,753	$	160,653	$	4,106,936

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(1)Includes the repayment of a $105.0 million first mortgage loan prior to the maturity date.

(2)Other items primarily consist of purchase discounts or premiums and deferred origination expenses.

(3)Does not include current expected losses for unfunded or unsettled loan commitments. Such amounts are included in accrued expenses and accounts payable on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets.

Current Expected Credit Losses

Current expected credit losses reflect the Company’s current estimate of potential credit losses related to loans held-for-investment included in the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets. Refer to Note 2 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies for further discussion of the Company’s current expected credit losses.

The following table presents the activity in the Company’s current expected credit losses related to loans held-for-investment by loan type for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 (in thousands):

	First Mortgage Loans		Unfunded First Mortgage Loans (1)		Liquid Corporate Senior Loans		Unfunded or Unsettled Liquid Corporate Senior Loans (1)		Corporate Senior Loans		Unfunded Corporate Senior Loans (1)		Total
Current expected credit losses as of January 1, 2023	$	20,352	$	1,890	$	21,195	$	377	$	797	$	66	$	44,677
Provision for (reversal of) credit losses	1,949		138		(914)		(121)		400		1		1,453
Current expected credit losses as of March 31, 2023	$	22,301	$	2,028	$	20,281	$	256	$	1,197	$	67	$	46,130
Provision for credit losses	22,468		2,140		551		3		764		259		26,185
Current expected credit losses as of June 30, 2023	$	44,769	$	4,168	$	20,832	$	259	$	1,961	$	326	$	72,315
Provision for (reversal of) credit losses	45,651		5,030		(2,841)		(259)		338		4		47,923
Current expected credit losses as of September 30, 2023	$	90,420	$	9,198	$	17,991	$	—	$	2,299	$	330	$	120,238

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(1)Current expected losses for unfunded or unsettled loan commitments are included in accrued expenses and accounts payable on the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

Changes to current expected credit losses are recognized through net income on the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of operations.

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During the three months ended September 30, 2023, the Company recorded a net increase of $47.9 million in the current expected credit loss reserve against the loans held-for-investment portfolio, bringing the total current expected credit loss reserve on funded and unfunded commitments to $120.2 million. The current expected credit loss reserve reflects certain loans assessed for impairment as well as macroeconomic and current portfolio conditions.

As of September 30, 2023, the Company had two collateral dependent risk-rated 5 first mortgage loan investments on nonaccrual status: (i) a $134.2 million commercial first mortgage loan on an office building in Massachusetts primarily due to a decrease in rent collection, reduced leasing activity, and stabilization costs required; and (ii) a $128.9 million commercial first mortgage loan on an office building in Virginia primarily due to slower than anticipated leasing activity driven by COVID-accelerated office trends and decreased in-place occupancy. Future interest collections related to these loans will be recognized as interest income on a cash basis.

As of September 30, 2023, the Company’s asset-specific credit loss reserve totaled $63.9 million, which related to the Company’s impaired risk-rated 5 first mortgage loans. The asset-specific credit loss reserve is recorded based on the Company’s estimation of the fair value of each of the loan’s underlying collateral as of September 30, 2023.

Risk Ratings

As further described in Note 2 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, the Company evaluates its loans held-for-investment portfolio on a quarterly basis. Each quarter, the Company assesses the risk factors of each loan, and assigns a risk rating based on several factors. Factors considered in the assessment include, but are not limited to, loan and credit structure, current LTV ratio, debt yield, collateral performance, and the quality and condition of the sponsor, borrower, and guarantor(s). Loans are rated “1” (less risk) through “5” (greater risk), which ratings are defined in Note 2 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies.

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The Company’s primary credit quality indicator is its risk ratings, which are further discussed above. The following table presents the net book value of the Company’s loans held-for-investment portfolio as of September 30, 2023 by year of origination, loan type, and risk rating (dollar amounts in thousands):

			Amortized Cost of Loans Held-For-Investment by Year of Origination (1)
			As of September 30, 2023
	Number of Loans		2023		2022		2021		2020		2019		Total
First mortgage loans by internal risk rating:
1	—		$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
2	1		—		—		—		90,126		—		90,126
3	26		156,433		1,188,619		1,380,552		72,870		50,282		2,848,756
4	2		—		80,616		107,310		—		—		187,926
5	2		—		—		263,142		—		—		263,142
Total first mortgage loans	31		156,433		1,269,235		1,751,004		162,996		50,282		3,389,950
Liquid corporate senior loans by internal risk rating:
1	—		—		—		—		—		—		—
2	2		—		—		—		5,259		—		5,259
3	283		77,559		111,681		327,471		115,546		2,307		634,564
4	12		—		6,619		11,377		4,007		—		22,003
5	1	(2)	—		2,918		—		—		—		2,918
Total liquid corporate senior loans	298		77,559		121,218		338,848		124,812		2,307		664,744
Corporate senior loans by internal risk rating:
1	—		—		—		—		—		—		—
2	—		—		—		—		—		—		—
3	17		106,298		56,654		—		—		—		162,952
4	—		—		—		—		—		—		—
5	—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Total corporate senior loans	17		106,298		56,654		—		—		—		162,952
Less: Current expected credit losses													(110,710)
Total loans held-for-investment and related receivables, net	346												$	4,106,936
Weighted Average Risk Rating (3)													3.2

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(1)Date loan was originated or acquired by the Company. Origination dates are subsequently updated to reflect material loan modifications.

(2)As of September 30, 2023, one of the Company’s liquid corporate senior loan investments was on nonaccrual status with a carrying value of $2.9 million, which represented less than 1% of the carrying value of the Company’s liquid corporate senior loans portfolio.

(3)Weighted average risk rating calculated based on carrying value at period end.

NOTE 9 — DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES

In the normal course of business, the Company uses certain types of derivative instruments for the purpose of managing or hedging its interest rate risk. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, one of the Company’s interest rate cap agreements matured. As of September 30, 2023, the Company had one non-designated interest rate cap agreement.

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The following table summarizes the terms of the Company’s interest rate cap agreement as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 (dollar amounts in thousands):

		Outstanding Notional					Fair Value of Assets as of
	Balance Sheet	Amount as of		Strike	Effective	Maturity	September 30,		December 31,
	Location	September 30, 2023		Rate	Date	Date	2023		2022
Interest Rate Cap	Prepaid expenses, derivative assets and other assets	$	62,000	4.00% (1)	9/13/2022	10/9/2023	$	18	$	5,040

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(1)The index used for this derivative instrument is 1-Month Term SOFR.

Additional disclosures related to the fair value of the Company’s derivative instruments are included in Note 3 — Fair Value Measurements. The notional amount under the derivative instruments is an indication of the extent of the Company’s involvement in each instrument, but does not represent exposure to credit, interest rate or market risks.

Accounting for changes in the fair value of a derivative instrument depends on the intended use and designation of the derivative instrument. The Company has an interest rate cap that is used to manage exposure to interest rate movements, but does not meet the requirements to be designated as a hedging instrument. The change in fair value of the derivative instruments that are not designated as hedges is recorded directly to earnings in other income, net on the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations. Interest rate swaps are designated as cash flow hedges in order to hedge the variability of the anticipated cash flows on the Company’s variable rate debt. The change in fair value of the derivative instruments designated as hedges is recorded in other comprehensive loss, with a portion of the amount subsequently reclassified to interest expense as interest payments are made on the Company’s variable rate debt. During the year ended December 31, 2022, two of the Company’s interest rate swap agreements matured and three interest rate swap agreements were terminated prior to the maturity dates. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, no amounts were reclassified from other comprehensive loss as a change to interest expense. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, the amount of gain reclassified from other comprehensive loss as a decrease to interest expense was $2.6 million for both periods. The total unrealized loss on interest rate swaps of $20,000 as of September 30, 2022 is included in accumulated other comprehensive loss in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of stockholders’ equity. No such unrealized amounts on interest rate swaps were remaining in other comprehensive loss as of September 30, 2023. Subsequent to September 30, 2023, the Company’s remaining interest rate cap matured. The Company includes cash flows from interest rate swap agreements in net cash flows provided by operating activities on its condensed consolidated statements of cash flows, as the Company’s accounting policy is to present cash flows from hedging instruments in the same category in its condensed consolidated statements of cash flows as the category for cash flows from the hedged items.

The Company has agreements with each of its derivative counterparties that contain provisions whereby if the Company defaults on certain of its unsecured indebtedness, the Company could also be declared in default on its derivative obligations, resulting in an acceleration of payment. If the Company had breached any of these provisions, it could have been required to settle its obligations under the agreements at their aggregate termination value, inclusive of interest payments and accrued interest. In addition, the Company is exposed to credit risk in the event of non-performance by its derivative counterparties. The Company believes it mitigates its credit risk by entering into agreements with creditworthy counterparties. The Company records credit risk valuation adjustments on its derivative instruments based on the credit quality of the Company and the respective counterparty. There were no events of default related to the derivative instrument as of September 30, 2023.

NOTE 10 — REPURCHASE FACILITIES, NOTES PAYABLE AND CREDIT FACILITIES

As of September 30, 2023, the Company had $4.1 billion of debt outstanding, including net deferred financing costs, with a weighted average years to maturity of 3.0 years and a weighted average interest rate of 6.4%. The weighted average years to maturity is computed using the scheduled repayment date as specified in each loan agreement where applicable. The weighted average interest rate is computed using the interest rate in effect until the scheduled repayment date.

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The following table summarizes the debt balances as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, and the debt activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 (in thousands):

			During the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023
	Balance as of December 31, 2022		Debt Issuances & Assumptions (1)		Repayments & Modifications (2)			Amortization		Balance as of September 30, 2023
Notes payable – fixed rate debt	$	36,538	$	—	$	(36,538)		$	—	$	—
Notes payable – variable rate debt	465,517		76,133		(47,269)			—		494,381
First lien mortgage loan	121,940		—		(121,940)			—		—
ABS mortgage notes	763,035		—		(4,515)			—		758,520
Credit facilities	738,500		110,000		(358,000)			—		490,500
Repurchase facilities	2,318,381		180,388		(170,054)			—		2,328,715
Total debt	4,443,911		366,521		(738,316)			—		4,072,116
Deferred costs – credit facility (3)	(740)		—		679		(4)	61		—
Deferred costs – fixed rate debt and first lien mortgage loan	(1,109)		—		702		(4)	407		—
Deferred costs – variable rate debt	(5,261)		(353)		2,397		(4)	418		(2,799)
Deferred costs – ABS mortgage notes	(13,968)		(697)		—			1,554		(13,111)
Total debt, net	$	4,422,833	$	365,471	$	(734,538)		$	2,440	$	4,056,206

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(1)Includes deferred financing costs incurred during the period.

(2)In connection with the repayment of certain mortgage notes and the termination of the CMFT Credit Facility (defined below), the Company recognized a loss on extinguishment of debt of $5.6 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, which included approximately $1.0 million in prepayment penalties.

(3)Deferred costs related to the term portion of the CMFT Credit Facility.

(4)In connection with the repayment of certain mortgage notes and the termination of the CMFT Credit Facility, the Company wrote off approximately $3.8 million of unamortized deferred loan costs.

Notes Payable

During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company legally defeased a mortgage loan with an outstanding balance of $23.7 million, resulting in a $205,000 loss on extinguishment of debt in the Company’s condensed consolidated statement of operations during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, and repaid the remaining $12.8 million of fixed rate debt outstanding, both in connection with the disposition of the underlying properties securing the fixed rate debt.

As of September 30, 2023, the Company had $494.4 million of variable rate debt outstanding, which included $420.8 million of borrowings financed through a note on note financing arrangement with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (the “Mass Mutual Financing”) and $73.6 million of borrowings financed through a note on note financing arrangement with Citibank, N.A. (the “Citibank Financing”). As of September 30, 2023, the Citibank Financing had three one-year extension options remaining, subject to certain conditions set forth in its financing agreement. In addition, upon completing foreclosure proceedings to take control of the assets which previously secured the Company’s mezzanine loans in January 2021, the Company assumed $102.6 million in variable rate debt related to the underlying properties (the “Assumed Variable Rate Debt”), which the Company subsequently refinanced and paid down the outstanding balance during the year ended December 31, 2022. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company paid down the $43.1 million outstanding balance on the refinanced Assumed Variable Rate Debt and terminated the Assumed Variable Rate Debt. The Company’s outstanding variable rate debt had a weighted average interest rate of 7.4% as of September 30, 2023, and matures on various dates from August 2024 to January 2028.

First Lien Mortgage Loan

On July 15, 2021, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent (“JPMorgan Chase”), and DBR Investments Co. Limited originated a $650.0 million first lien mortgage loan (the “Mortgage Loan”) to 114 single purpose entities, each of which is an affiliate of the Company and is managed on a day-to-day basis by affiliates of CIM. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company paid down the $121.9 million outstanding balance on the Mortgage Loan, $105.8 million of

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which was in connection with the sale of properties pursuant to the Realty Income Purchase and Sale Agreement. Refer to Note 4 — Real Estate Assets for additional information regarding the sale.

ABS Mortgage Notes

On July 28, 2021, the Company issued $774.0 million aggregate principal amount of asset backed securities (“ABS”) mortgage notes, Series 2021-1 (the “Class A Notes”) in six classes, as shown below:

Class of Notes	Initial Principal Balance		Note Rate	Anticipated Repayment Date	Rated Final Payment Date	Credit Rating (1)
A-1 (AAA)	$	146,400,000	2.09%	July 2028	July 2051	AAA (sf)
A-2 (AAA)	$	219,600,000	2.57%	July 2031	July 2051	AAA (sf)
A-3 (AA)	$	39,200,000	2.51%	July 2028	July 2051	AA (sf)
A-4 (AA)	$	58,800,000	3.04%	July 2031	July 2051	AA (sf)
A-5 (A)	$	124,000,000	2.91%	July 2028	July 2051	A (sf)
A-6 (A)	$	186,000,000	3.44%	July 2031	July 2051	A (sf)

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(1)Reflects credit rating from Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC (“Standard & Poor’s”).

The collateral pool for the Class A Notes is comprised of 175 of the Company’s double- and triple-net leased single tenant properties, together with the related leases and certain other rights and interests. The aggregate balance of gross real estate assets, net of gross intangible lease liabilities, securing the Class A Notes was $963.9 million. As of September 30, 2023, amounts outstanding on the Class A Notes totaled $758.5 million with a weighted average interest rate of 2.8%. The Company may prepay the Class A Notes in full on or after the payment date beginning in July 2026 for the Class A-1 (AAA) Notes, the Class A-3 (AA) Notes and the Class A-5 (A) Notes, and on or after the payment date in July 2028 for the Class A-2 (AAA) Notes, the Class A-4 (AA) Notes and the Class A-6 (A) Notes.

Credit Facilities

During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, CMFT CL Lending Sub AB, LLC (the “Borrower”), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into a revolving loan and security agreement (the “Loan and Security Agreement”) with each of the lenders from time to time party thereto (the “Lenders”), Ally Bank as administrative agent and arranger (“Ally Bank”), U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as the collateral custodian, and U.S. Bank National Association as the document custodian, which provides for borrowings in an aggregate principal amount up to $300.0 million (the “Loan Facility”), which may be increased during the revolving period (as defined below) to an aggregate principal amount up to $500.0 million as agreed to by the Borrower, any applicable Lender and Ally Bank.

Borrowings under the Loan and Security Agreement will bear interest equal to SOFR for the relevant interest period, plus an applicable rate. The applicable rate is 2.875% per annum (and an additional 2.00% per annum following an event of default under the Loan and Security Agreement). The revolving period began on February 10, 2023 and concludes on the day preceding the earlier to occur of (i) the scheduled revolving period end date of February 10, 2026, (ii) the date of the declaration of the revolving period end date upon the occurrence and continuation of an event of default, and (iii) the termination date. The termination date is the earlier to occur of (i) February 10, 2028 (two years after the revolving period end date) and (ii) the date of the declaration of the termination date or the date of the automatic occurrence of the termination date upon the occurrence and continuation of an event of default. As of September 30, 2023, the amounts borrowed and outstanding under the Loan Facility totaled $75.0 million at a weighted average interest rate of 8.2%.

The Company had a credit agreement with the lenders from time to time parties thereto, JPMorgan Chase, as administrative agent, letter of credit issuer and syndication agent, and PNC Bank, N.A., as syndication agent, that provided for borrowings in the initial amount of $300.0 million (the “CMFT Credit Facility”). The CMFT Credit Facility was set to mature on July 15, 2025. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company paid down the $240.0 million outstanding balance under the CMFT Credit Facility and terminated the CMFT Credit Facility.

CMFT Corporate Credit Securities, LLC, an indirect wholly-owned, bankruptcy-remote subsidiary of the Company, has a revolving credit and security agreement (the “Third Amended Credit and Security Agreement”) with the lenders from time to time parties thereto, Citibank, as administrative agent, CMFT Securities Investments, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the

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Company (“CMFT Securities”), as equityholder and as collateral manager, Citibank (acting through its Agency & Trust division), as both a collateral agent and as a collateral custodian, and Virtus Group, LP, as collateral administrator. The Third Amended Credit and Security Agreement provides for available borrowings under the revolving credit facility to an aggregate principal amount up to $550.0 million (the “Credit Securities Revolver”). The Credit Securities Revolver may be increased from time to time pursuant to the Third Amended Credit and Security Agreement. As of September 30, 2023, the amounts borrowed and outstanding under the Credit Securities Revolver totaled $415.5 million at a weighted average interest rate of 7.4%.

Borrowings under the Third Amended Credit and Security Agreement will bear interest equal to the one-month Term SOFR (as defined in the Third Amended Credit and Security Agreement) for the relevant interest period, plus an applicable rate. The applicable rate is dependent on the type of loan being financed, which includes broadly syndicated, private and middle market loans meeting certain criteria as set forth in the Third Amended Credit and Security Agreement and ranges from 1.90% to 2.75% per annum during the first two years of the reinvestment period and 2.00% to 2.85% during the last year of the reinvestment period and 2.10% to 2.95% per annum during the amortization period (and, in each case, an additional 2.00% per annum following an event of default under the Third Amended Credit and Security Agreement). The reinvestment period began on December 31, 2019 and concludes on the earlier of (i) the date that is three years after June 23, 2022, the date the third amendment became effective, (ii) the final maturity date and (iii) the date on which the total assets under management of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries is less than $1.25 billion (the “Reinvestment Period”). The final maturity date is the earliest to occur of: (i) the date that the Credit Securities Revolver is paid down and (ii) the second anniversary after the Reinvestment Period concludes. Borrowings under the Third Amended Credit and Security Agreement are secured by substantially all of the assets held by CMFT Corporate Credit Securities, LLC, which shall primarily consist of liquid corporate senior secured loans subject to certain eligibility criteria under the Third Amended Credit and Security Agreement.

The Company believes it was in compliance with the financial covenants under the Company’s various fixed and variable rate debt agreements, as of September 30, 2023.

Repurchase Facilities

As of September 30, 2023, indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Company (collectively, the “CMFT Lending Subs”), had Master Repurchase Agreements with Citibank, Barclays, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (“Wells Fargo”), Deutsche Bank AG (“Deutsche Bank”), and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC (“J.P. Morgan”) (collectively, the “Repurchase Agreements”) to provide financing primarily through each bank’s purchase of the Company’s CRE mortgage loans and CMBS and future funding advances (the “Repurchase Facilities”).

The following table is a summary of the Repurchase Facilities as of September 30, 2023 (dollar amounts in thousands):

Repurchase Facility	Date of Agreement	Maturity Date(1)	Maximum Facility Size			Weighted Average Interest Rate		Loans Financed under Repurchase Facility (2)		Amount Financed
Citibank	6/4/2020	8/17/2024	$	400,000		7.1%	(3)	$	471,804	$	336,548
Barclays	9/21/2020	9/22/2025	1,250,000			7.2%	(3)	1,150,068		824,447
Wells Fargo	5/20/2021	8/30/2025	750,000			7.0%	(3)	899,909		693,712
Deutsche Bank	10/8/2021	10/8/2024	300,000			7.7%	(3)	232,848		169,201
J.P. Morgan	6/1/2022	(4)	—		(4)	6.6%	(5)	546,402		304,807
Total			$	2,700,000				$	3,301,031	$	2,328,715

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(1)As of September 30, 2023, the repurchase facilities with Citibank and Wells Fargo each have two one-year extension options remaining, the repurchase facility with Barclays has one one-year extension option remaining and the repurchase facility with Deutsche Bank has three one-year extension options remaining. All repurchase facilities are subject to certain conditions set forth in their respective Repurchase Agreements.

(2)CRE mortgage loan balances financed under the Repurchase Facilities with Citibank, Barclays, Wells Fargo and Deutsche Bank reflect the aggregate outstanding principal balance while the CMBS balance financed under the J.P. Morgan Repurchase Facility reflects fair value.

(3)Advances under the Repurchase Agreements accrue interest at per annum rates based on Term SOFR (as such term is defined in the applicable Repurchase Agreement) or the daily compounded SOFR plus a spread ranging from 1.30% to 3.00% to be determined on a case-by-case basis between Citibank, Barclays, Wells Fargo or Deutsche Bank and the CMFT Lending Subs.

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(4)Facilities under the repurchase facility with J.P. Morgan (“J.P. Morgan Repurchase Facility”) carry a rolling term which is reset monthly. Such facilities carry no maximum facility size.

(5)Under the Master Repurchase Agreement with J.P. Morgan, advances under the repurchase agreement may be made based on one-month Term SOFR plus a spread designated by J.P. Morgan, which as of September 30, 2023, ranges from 1.05% to 1.45%.

The Repurchase Agreements provide for simultaneous agreements by Citibank, Barclays, Wells Fargo, Deutsche Bank and J.P. Morgan to re-sell such purchased CRE mortgage loans and CMBS back to CMFT Lending Subs at a certain future date or upon demand.

In connection with certain of the Repurchase Agreements, the Company (as the guarantor) entered into guaranties with Citibank, Barclays, Wells Fargo, and Deutsche Bank (the “Guaranties”), under which the Company agreed to guarantee up to 25% of the CMFT Lending Subs’ obligations under certain Repurchase Agreements.

The Repurchase Agreements and the Guaranties contain representations, warranties, covenants, conditions precedent to funding, events of default and indemnities that are customary for agreements of these types. In addition, the Guaranties contain financial covenants that require the Company to maintain: (i) minimum liquidity of not less than the lower of (a) $50.0 million and (b) the greater of (A) $10.0 million and (B) 5% of the Company’s recourse indebtedness, as defined in the Guaranties; (ii) minimum consolidated net worth greater than or equal to $1.0 billion plus (a) 75% of the equity issued by the Company following the respective closing dates of the Repurchase Agreements (the “Repurchase Closing Dates”) minus (b) the aggregate amount of any redemptions or similar transaction by the Company from the Repurchase Closing Dates; (iii) maximum leverage ratio of total indebtedness to total equity less than or equal to 80%; and (iv) minimum interest coverage ratio of EBITDA (as defined in the Guaranties) to interest expense equal to or greater than 1.40. The Company believes it was in compliance with the financial covenants under the Repurchase Agreements as of September 30, 2023.

Maturities

The following table summarizes the scheduled aggregate principal repayments for the Company’s outstanding debt subsequent to September 30, 2023 (in thousands):

	Principal Repayments
Remainder of 2023	$	304,807
2024	579,361
2025	1,518,159
2026	—
2027	790,429
Thereafter	879,360
Total	$	4,072,116

NOTE 11 — COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Litigation

In the ordinary course of business, the Company may become subject to litigation and claims. The Company is not aware of any material pending legal proceedings, other than ordinary routine litigation incidental to the Company’s business, to which the Company is a party or of which the Company’s properties are the subject.

Unfunded Commitments

As of September 30, 2023, the Company had $280.6 million of unfunded loan commitments related to its existing CRE loans held-for-investment, corporate senior loans, and liquid corporate senior loans, and $104.0 million of unfunded commitments related to NewPoint JV. These commitments are not reflected in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets.

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As of September 30, 2023, the Company had $9.3 million of unsettled liquid corporate senior loan acquisitions, $5.9 million of which settled subsequent to September 30, 2023. Additionally, the Company had $89.1 million of unsettled liquid corporate senior loan sales as of September 30, 2023, $75.8 million of which settled subsequent to September 30, 2023. Unsettled acquisitions are included in cash and cash equivalents in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets and unsettled sales are included in loans held-for-investment and related receivables, net in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets.

Environmental Matters

In connection with the ownership and operation of real estate, the Company may potentially be liable for costs and damages related to environmental matters. In addition, the Company may own or acquire certain properties that are subject to environmental remediation. Generally, the seller of the property, the tenant of the property and/or another third party is responsible for environmental remediation costs related to a property. Additionally, in connection with the purchase of certain properties, the respective sellers and/or tenants may agree to indemnify the Company against future remediation costs. The Company also carries environmental liability insurance on its properties that provides limited coverage for any remediation liability and/or pollution liability for third-party bodily injury and/or property damage claims for which the Company may be liable. The Company is not aware of any environmental matters which it believes are reasonably likely to have a material effect on its results of operations, financial condition or liquidity.

NOTE 12 — RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS AND ARRANGEMENTS

The Company has incurred fees and expenses payable to CMFT Management and certain of its affiliates in connection with the acquisition, management and disposition of its assets. On March 24, 2023, the Company and CMFT Management entered into the second amended and restated management agreement (the “Management Agreement”), which amended and restated the amended and restated management agreement between the parties dated August 20, 2019.

Management and investment advisory fees

The Company pays CMFT Management a management fee, payable quarterly in arrears, equal to the greater of (a) $250,000 per annum ($62,500 per quarter) and (b) 1.50% per annum (0.375% per quarter) of the Company’s Equity (as defined in the Management Agreement).

CMFT Securities has an investment advisory and management agreement dated December 6, 2019 (the “Investment Advisory and Management Agreement”) with the Investment Advisor. CMFT Securities was formed for the purpose of holding any securities investments and certain other investments made by the Company. The Investment Advisor, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CIM Group, is registered as an investment advisor under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (the “Advisers Act”). Pursuant to the Investment Advisory and Management Agreement, the Investment Advisor manages the day-to-day business affairs of CMFT Securities and its investments in corporate credit and real estate-related securities (collectively, the “Managed Assets”), subject to the supervision of the Board. In connection with the services provided by the Investment Advisor, CMFT Securities pays the Investment Advisor an investment advisory fee (the “Investment Advisory Fee”), payable quarterly in arrears, equal to 1.50% per annum (0.375% per quarter) of CMFT Securities’ Equity (as defined in the Investment Advisory and Management Agreement). Because the Managed Assets are excluded from the calculation of management fees payable by the Company to CMFT Management pursuant to the Management Agreement, the total management and advisory fees payable by the Company to its external advisors are not increased as a result of the Investment Advisory and Management Agreement.

In addition, the Investment Advisor has a sub-advisory agreement dated December 6, 2019 (the “Sub-Advisory Agreement”) with OFS Capital Management, LLC (the “Sub-Advisor”) to act as an investment sub-advisor to CMFT Securities. The Sub-Advisor is registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act and is an affiliate of the Investment Advisor. The Sub-Advisor principally provides investment management services with respect to the corporate credit-related securities held by CMFT Securities and its subsidiaries. The Sub-Advisor may allocate a portion of these corporate credit-related securities to its other clients, including affiliates of CIM Group. On a quarterly basis, the Investment Advisor designates 50% of the sum of the Investment Advisory Fee and incentive compensation attributable to the assets for which the Sub-Advisor has provided investment management services payable to the Investment Advisor as sub-advisory fees.

Incentive compensation

CMFT Management is entitled to receive incentive compensation, payable with respect to each quarter, which is generally equal to the excess of (a) the product of (i) 20% and (ii) the excess of (A) Core Earnings (as defined in the Management

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Agreement) of the Company for the previous 12-month period, over (B) the product of (1) the Company’s Consolidated Equity (as defined in the Management Agreement) in the previous 12-month period, and (2) 7% per annum, over (b) the sum of any incentive compensation paid to CMFT Management with respect to the first three calendar quarters of such previous 12-month period (or such lesser number of completed calendar quarters preceding the applicable period, if applicable). During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, no incentive compensation fees were incurred.

In addition, the Investment Advisor is eligible to receive a portion of the incentive compensation payable to CMFT Management pursuant to the Management Agreement. In the event that the incentive compensation is earned and payable with respect to any quarter, CMFT Management calculates the portion of the incentive compensation that was attributable to the Managed Assets and payable to the Investment Advisor.

Expense reimbursements to related parties

The Company reimburses CMFT Management, the Investment Advisor or their affiliates for certain expenses paid or incurred in connection with the services provided to the Company. The Company will reimburse CMFT Management, the Investment Advisor, or their affiliates for salaries and benefits paid to personnel who provide services to the Company, excluding the Company’s executive officers (other than the chief financial officer) and any portfolio management, acquisitions or investment professionals.

The Company recorded fees and expense reimbursements as shown in the table below for services provided by CMFT Management or its affiliates related to the services described above during the periods indicated (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2023		2022		2023		2022
Management fees	$	12,816	$	12,915	$	38,254	$	39,613
Expense reimbursements to related parties (1)	$	3,349	$	3,428	$	10,598	$	10,899

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(1)Excludes $984,000 of expense reimbursements recorded during the nine months ended September 30, 2022 attributable to earnout leasing costs under the RTL Purchase and Sale Agreement, which are included in gain on disposition of real estate and condominium developments, net in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.

Due to Affiliates

Of the amounts shown above, $14.8 million and $14.6 million had been incurred, but not yet paid, for services provided by CMFT Management or its affiliates in connection with the management and operating activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and such amounts were recorded as liabilities of the Company as of such dates.

Development Management Agreements

On January 7, 2021, the Company completed foreclosure proceedings to take control of the assets which previously secured its mezzanine loans, including 75 condominium units and 21 rental units across four buildings in New York. Upon foreclosure, and with the approval of the Board’s former valuation, compensation and affiliate transactions committee, CIM NY Management, LLC, an affiliate of the Company’s manager, CMFT Management, entered into a Development Management Agreement with the indirect wholly owned subsidiaries of the Company that own each of the four buildings (the “Building Owners”), wherein CIM NY Management, LLC will act as project manager in overseeing the development and construction of property improvements in accordance with each respective Development Management Agreement (the “Development Services”). In consideration for the Development Services, CIM NY Management, LLC will receive a development management fee from the Building Owners equal to 4% of the aggregate gross project costs expended during the term of the Development Management Agreement, subject to the conditions in each respective Development Management Agreement. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, the Company recorded $311,000 and $337,000, respectively, in development management fees. Additionally, CIM NY Management, LLC is reimbursed by the Building Owners for expenses incurred in connection with the Development Services, including services provided that are incidental to but not part of the Development Services. The Development Management Agreement shall remain in effect until the project completion date, and is terminable by either party with fifteen days prior notice to the other party, with or without cause.

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Affiliated Investments

In September 2021, the Company co-invested $68.4 million in preferred units and $138.8 million in a first mortgage loan to a third-party for the purchase of a multi-family, office and retail building in Fort Lauderdale, Florida with CIM Real Assets & Credit Fund, a fund that is advised by affiliates of CMFT Management (“CIM RACR”). The Company redeemed its investment in the preferred units during the year ended December 31, 2022 in exchange for an investment in a first mortgage loan. As of September 30, 2023, $203.7 million of the first mortgage loan was outstanding.

In October 2021, the Company invested in a $130.0 million first mortgage loan, with an initial advance of $119.0 million, to a third-party, the proceeds of which were used to finance the acquisition of a property from a fund that is advised by an affiliate of CMFT Management. As of September 30, 2023, $123.0 million of the first mortgage loan was outstanding.

In November 2021, the Company entered into the Unconsolidated Joint Venture (the “MT-FT JV”) with CMMT Holdings, LLC, a fund that is advised by an affiliate of CMFT Management (“CMMT”), for the purposes of investing in the NewPoint JV. The Company owns 50% of the equity interests of the MT-FT JV and has committed to fund capital to the MT-FT JV up to $212.5 million, of which $108.5 million has been funded, net of $45.8 million returned to the Company that can be called back by NewPoint JV through NP JV Holdings as a capital call on a future date. For more information on the NewPoint JV, see Note 2 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Note 6 — Investment in Unconsolidated Entities.

In December 2021, the Company invested in a $155.0 million first mortgage loan, with an initial advance of $154.0 million, to a third-party, the proceeds of which were used to finance the acquisition of a property from a fund that is advised by an affiliate of CMFT Management. As of September 30, 2023, $154.0 million of the first mortgage loan was outstanding.

In April 2022, the Company invested in a $147.0 million first mortgage loan, with an initial advance of $143.0 million, to a third-party, which was previously funded by a fund that is advised by an affiliate of CMFT Management. As of September 30, 2023, $145.5 million of the first mortgage loan was outstanding.

During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company and CIM RACR co-invested $75.9 million and $14.7 million, respectively, in five corporate senior loans to a third-party. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company and CIM RACR co-invested $77.0 million and $15.0 million, respectively, in eight corporate senior loans to a third-party. As of September 30, 2023, $133.6 million of the corporate senior loans was outstanding. The Sub-Advisor provided investment management services related to these corporate senior loans pursuant to the Sub-Advisory Agreement.

Subsequent to September 30, 2023, the Company and CIM RACR co-invested $26.1 million and $1.5 million, respectively, in one corporate senior loan to a third-party. The Sub-Advisor provided investment management services related to this corporate senior loan pursuant to the Sub-Advisory Agreement.

NOTE 13 — ECONOMIC DEPENDENCY

Under various agreements, the Company has engaged and may in the future engage CMFT Management or its affiliates to provide certain services that are essential to the Company, including asset management services, supervision of the management and leasing of properties owned by the Company, asset acquisition and disposition decisions, as well as other administrative responsibilities for the Company including accounting services and stockholder relations. As a result of these relationships, the Company is dependent upon CMFT Management or its affiliates. In the event that these companies are unable to provide the Company with these services, the Company would be required to find alternative providers of these services.

NOTE 14 — STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Equity-Based Compensation

On August 10, 2018, the Board approved the adoption of the Company’s 2018 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2018 Plan”), under which 400,000 of the Company’s shares of common stock were reserved for issuance. On April 27, 2022, the Board and the compensation committee of the Board approved the Amended and Restated CIM Real Estate Finance Trust, Inc. 2022 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2022 Plan”) and the 2022 Plan was approved by the Company’s stockholders at the Company’s 2022 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on July 12, 2022. The 2022 Plan superseded and replaced the 2018 Plan. Awards that are granted on or after the effective date of the 2022 Plan are subject to the terms and provisions of the 2022 Plan. The total number of shares of Company common stock reserved and available for issuance under the 2022 Plan at any time during the term of the 2022 Plan is 250,000 shares, which is a reduction from 400,000 shares authorized for issuance under the 2018 Plan,

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and awards of approximately 183,000 shares of common stock are available for future grant at September 30, 2023. Under the 2022 Plan, the Board or the compensation committee of the Board has the authority to grant certain awards to employees, non-employee directors, and consultants or advisors of the Company, including stock option awards, restricted stock awards or deferred stock awards, which awards will further align such persons’ interests with the interests of the Company’s stockholders. The Board or the compensation committee of the Board also has the authority to determine the terms of any award granted pursuant to the 2022 Plan, including vesting schedules, restrictions and acceleration of any restrictions. The 2022 Plan may be amended or terminated by the Board or the compensation committee of the Board at any time, subject to the right of the Company’s stockholders to approve certain amendments.

As of September 30, 2023, the Company has granted awards of approximately 116,000 restricted shares in the aggregate to the independent members of the Board under the 2018 Plan and approximately 67,000 restricted shares in the aggregate to the independent members of the Board under the 2022 Plan. As of September 30, 2023, the 116,000 restricted shares granted under the 2018 plan had vested based on one year of continuous service, and on October 1, 2023, the 67,000 restricted shares granted under the 2022 Plan vested based on one year of continuous service. The fair value of the Company’s share awards is determined using the Company’s per share NAV on the date of grant. Compensation expense related to the restricted shares is recognized over the vesting period. The Company recorded compensation expense of $120,000 and $360,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively, and $120,000 and $277,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, respectively, related to the restricted shares, which is included in general and administrative expenses in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations. All compensation expense related to these restricted shares was recognized ratably over the period of service as of September 30, 2023. On October 1, 2023, as part of the annual retainers paid to the independent members of the Board and pursuant to the 2022 Plan, the independent members of the Board were each granted 12,177 restricted shares, which will vest on October 1, 2024.

NOTE 15 — LEASES

The Company’s real estate assets are leased to tenants under operating leases for which the terms, expirations and extension options vary. The Company’s operating leases do not convey to the lessee the right to purchase the underlying asset upon expiration of the lease period. To determine whether a contract contains a lease, the Company reviews contracts to determine if the agreement conveys the right to control the use of an asset. The Company accounts for lease and non-lease components as a single, combined operating lease component. Non-lease components primarily consist of maintenance services, including CAM, real estate taxes, insurance and utilities paid for by the lessor but consumed by the lessee. Non-lease components are considered to be variable rental and other property income and are recognized in the period incurred.

As of September 30, 2023, the Company’s leases had a weighted-average remaining term of 10.9 years. Certain leases include provisions to extend the lease agreements, options for early termination after paying a specified penalty, rights of first refusal to purchase the property at competitive market rates, and other negotiated terms and conditions. The Company retains substantially all of the risks and benefits of ownership of the real estate assets leased to tenants. The Company’s lease agreements do not contain any material residual value guarantees or material restrictive covenants.

As of September 30, 2023, the future minimum rental income from the Company’s real estate assets under non-cancelable operating leases, assuming no exercise of renewal options for the succeeding five fiscal years and thereafter, was as follows (in thousands):

	Future Minimum Rental Income
Remainder of 2023	$	22,228
2024	87,937
2025	87,684
2026	84,909
2027	82,487
Thereafter	635,498
Total	$	1,000,743

A certain amount of the Company’s rental and other property income is from tenants with leases which are subject to contingent rent provisions. These contingent rents are subject to the tenant achieving periodic revenues in excess of specified levels. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, the amount of the contingent rent earned by the Company was not significant.

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Rental and other property income during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 consisted of the following (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2023		2022		2023		2022
Fixed rental and other property income (1)	$	23,510	$	40,875	$	83,902	$	153,522
Variable rental and other property income (2)	1,563		2,684		5,634		17,281
Total rental and other property income	$	25,073	$	43,559	$	89,536	$	170,803

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(1)Consists primarily of fixed contractual payments from operating leases with tenants recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term, including amortization of acquired above- and below-market leases, and is net of uncollectible lease-related receivables.

(2)Consists primarily of tenant reimbursements for recoverable real estate taxes and property operating expenses, and percentage rent.

The Company has one property subject to a non-cancelable operating ground lease with a remaining term of 9.9 years, with a lease liability (in deferred rental income, derivative liabilities and other liabilities) and a related right-of-use (“ROU”) asset (in prepaid expenses, derivative assets and other assets) of $2.0 million in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. The lease liability and ROU asset were initially measured at the present value of the future minimum lease payments using a discount rate of 4.3%. This reflects the Company’s incremental borrowing rate, which was calculated based on the interest rate the Company would incur to borrow on a fully collateralized basis over a term similar to the lease.

The Company recognized $63,000 and $188,000 of ground lease expense during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively, of which $61,000 and $182,000, respectively, was paid in cash during the period it was recognized. As of September 30, 2023, the Company’s scheduled future minimum rental payments related to its operating ground lease is approximately $63,000 for the remainder of 2023, $250,000 annually for 2024 through 2028, and $1.2 million thereafter through the maturity date of the lease in August 2033.

NOTE 16 — SEGMENT REPORTING

The Company has two reportable segments: Credit and Real Estate. Corporate/other represents all corporate level and unallocated items and includes the Company’s other asset management activities and expenses. There were no changes in the structure of the Company’s internal organization that prompted the change in reportable segments. Prior period amounts have been revised to conform to the current year presentation shown below.

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The following tables present segment reporting for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 (in thousands):

	Real Estate		Credit		Corporate/Other (1)		Company Total
Three Months Ended September 30, 2023
Rental and other property income	$	25,008	$	—	$	65	$	25,073
Interest income	—		113,766		—		113,766
Total revenues	25,008		113,766		65		138,839
General and administrative	118		1,036		3,113		4,267
Interest expense, net	5,358		60,271		788		66,417
Property operating	1,515		—		4,650		6,165
Real estate tax	1,245		—		336		1,581
Expense reimbursements to related parties	—		—		3,349		3,349
Management fees	2,580		10,236		—		12,816
Transaction-related	82		—		—		82
Depreciation and amortization	9,193		—		—		9,193
Real estate impairment	6,754		—		156		6,910
Increase in provision for credit losses	—		50,219		—		50,219
Total expenses	26,845		121,762		12,392		160,999
Other income (expense):
Gain on disposition of real estate and condominium developments, net	5,332		—		636		5,968
Gain on investment in unconsolidated entities	—		3,136		—		3,136
Unrealized loss on equity security	—		(2,073)		—		(2,073)
Other (expense) income, net	(385)		2,412		3,145		5,172
Loss on extinguishment of debt	—		—		(1,085)		(1,085)
Segment net income (loss)	$	3,110	$	(4,521)	$	(9,631)	$	(11,042)
Total assets as of September 30, 2023	$	1,189,447	$	5,007,190	$	491,405	$	6,688,042

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(1)Includes condominium and rental units acquired via foreclosure during the year ended December 31, 2021.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

September 30, 2023 (Unaudited) – (Continued)

	Real Estate		Credit		Corporate/Other (1)		Company Total
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023
Rental and other property income	$	89,311	$	—	$	225	$	89,536
Interest income	—		336,887		—		336,887
Total revenues	89,311		336,887		225		426,423
General and administrative	540		2,594		9,352		12,486
Interest expense, net	16,674		170,337		5,188		192,199
Property operating	4,400		—		7,348		11,748
Real estate tax	2,560		—		1,069		3,629
Expense reimbursements to related parties	—		—		10,598		10,598
Management fees	8,471		29,783		—		38,254
Transaction-related	107		—		51		158
Depreciation and amortization	33,622		—		—		33,622
Real estate impairment	11,568		—		156		11,724
Increase in provision for credit losses	—		101,309		—		101,309
Total expenses	77,942		304,023		33,762		415,727
Other income (expense):
Gain on disposition of real estate and condominium developments, net	49,177		—		2,977		52,154
Gain on investment in unconsolidated entities	—		8,172		—		8,172
Unrealized gain on equity security	—		3,281		—		3,281
Other (expense) income, net	(4,577)		5,420		5,503		6,346
Loss on extinguishment of debt	(1,192)		—		(4,432)		(5,624)
Segment net income (loss)	$	54,777	$	49,737	$	(29,489)	$	75,025
Net income allocated to noncontrolling interest	8		—		—		8
Segment net income (loss) attributable to the Company	$	54,769	$	49,737	$	(29,489)	$	75,017
Total assets as of September 30, 2023	$	1,189,447	$	5,007,190	$	491,405	$	6,688,042

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(1)Includes condominium and rental units acquired via foreclosure during the year ended December 31, 2021.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

September 30, 2023 (Unaudited) – (Continued)

	Real Estate		Credit		Corporate/Other (1)		Company Total
Three Months Ended September 30, 2022
Rental and other property income	$	43,465	$	—	$	94	$	43,559
Interest income	—		66,222		—		66,222
Total revenues	43,465		66,222		94		109,781
General and administrative	215		77		3,143		3,435
Interest expense, net	6,940		33,302		2,754		42,996
Property operating	2,109		—		2,323		4,432
Real estate tax	1,385		—		408		1,793
Expense reimbursements to related parties	—		—		3,428		3,428
Management fees	4,849		8,066		—		12,915
Transaction-related	2		—		7		9
Depreciation and amortization	16,948		—		—		16,948
Real estate impairment	527		—		—		527
Increase in provision for credit losses	—		5,664		—		5,664
Total expenses	32,975		47,109		12,063		92,147
Other income (expense):
Gain (loss) on disposition of real estate and condominium developments, net	4,604		—		(150)		4,454
Gain on investment in unconsolidated entities	—		2,195		—		2,195
Unrealized loss on equity security	—		(9,030)		—		(9,030)
Other income, net	2,423		1,150		57		3,630
(Loss) gain on extinguishment of debt	(5,615)		—		2,271		(3,344)
Segment net income (loss)	$	11,902	$	13,428	$	(9,791)	$	15,539
Net income allocated to noncontrolling interest	129		—		—		129
Segment net income (loss) attributable to the Company	$	11,773	$	13,428	$	(9,791)	$	15,410
Total assets as of September 30, 2022	$	2,189,724	$	4,725,858	$	209,196	$	7,124,778

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(1)Includes condominium and rental units acquired via foreclosure during the year ended December 31, 2021.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

September 30, 2023 (Unaudited) – (Continued)

	Real Estate		Credit		Corporate/Other (1) (2)		Company Total
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022
Rental and other property income	$	170,509	$	—	$	294	$	170,803
Interest income	—		142,669		—		142,669
Total revenues	170,509		142,669		294		313,472
General and administrative	494		246		9,850		10,590
Interest expense, net	32,281		63,694		9,685		105,660
Property operating	13,403		—		4,005		17,408
Real estate tax	9,251		—		1,279		10,530
Expense reimbursements to related parties	—		—		10,899		10,899
Management fees	17,176		22,437		—		39,613
Transaction-related	439		—		23		462
Depreciation and amortization	54,104		—		—		54,104
Real estate impairment	11,869		—		7,945		19,814
Increase in provision for credit losses	—		15,315		—		15,315
Total expenses	139,017		101,692		43,686		284,395
Other income (expense):
Gain on disposition of real estate and condominium developments, net	115,050		—		3,085		118,135
Gain on investment in unconsolidated entities	—		3,686		5,172		8,858
Unrealized (loss) gain on equity security	—		(15,462)		22		(15,440)
Other income, net	4,754		2,362		91		7,207
Loss on extinguishment of debt	(18,609)		—		(975)		(19,584)
Segment net income (loss)	$	132,687	$	31,563	$	(35,997)	$	128,253
Net income allocated to noncontrolling interest	66		—		—		66
Segment net income (loss) attributable to the Company	$	132,621	$	31,563	$	(35,997)	$	128,187
Total assets as of September 30, 2022	$	2,189,724	$	4,725,858	$	209,196	$	7,124,778

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(1)Includes condominium and rental units acquired via foreclosure during the year ended December 31, 2021.

(2)Includes the Company’s investment in CIM UII Onshore.

NOTE 17 — SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Redemption of Shares of Common Stock

Subsequent to September 30, 2023, the Company redeemed approximately 1.6 million shares for $10.7 million (at a redemption price of $6.57 per share). The remaining redemption requests received during the three months ended September 30, 2023 totaling approximately 27.3 million shares went unfulfilled.

Investment and Disposition Activity

Subsequent to September 30, 2023, the Company’s investment and disposition activity included the following:

•Disposed of two properties and two condominium units for an aggregate gross sales price of $17.3 million, resulting in net proceeds of $15.5 million after closing costs and a gain of approximately $1.1 million.

•Purchased $8.8 million in one CMBS.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

September 30, 2023 (Unaudited) – (Continued)

•Settled $6.9 million of liquid corporate senior loan purchases, $5.9 million of which were traded as of September 30, 2023, and settled $89.9 million of liquid corporate senior loans sales, resulting in a $150,000 net loss on sale.

•Invested $44.4 million in two corporate senior loans to a third-party.

•Acquired one first mortgage loan with a principal balance of $169.4 million.

•Contributed an additional $25.6 million in NP JV Holdings.

Financing Activity

•Barclays applied the $19.6 million deposit held as cash collateral as repayment towards certain eligible assets financed under the repurchase facility with Barclays.

•Repaid $51.8 million of borrowings under the repurchase facilities with Deutsche Bank, Citibank, Wells Fargo, and J.P. Morgan.

•Financed a first mortgage loan under a note on note financing arrangement with Barclays for $127.1 million.

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Item 2.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. We make statements in this section that are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Certain risks may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the following discussion. For a complete discussion of such risk factors, see Item 1A — Risk Factors of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022. Capitalized terms used herein, but not otherwise defined, shall have the meaning ascribed to those terms in “Part I — Financial Information” of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, including the notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements contained therein, and the terms “we,” “us,” “our” and the “Company” refer to CIM Real Estate Finance Trust, Inc.

Forward-Looking Statements

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q includes “forward-looking statements” (within the meaning of the federal securities laws, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) that reflect our expectations and projections about our future results, performance, prospects and opportunities. We have attempted to identify these forward-looking statements by the use of words such as “may,” “will,” “seek,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “targets,” “intends,” “should,” “estimates,” “could,” “continue,” “assume,” “projects,” “plans” or similar expressions. These forward-looking statements are based on information currently available to us and are subject to a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. These factors include, among other things, those discussed below. In addition, these risks and uncertainties include those associated with general economic, market and other conditions. We intend for all such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act, as applicable by law. We do not undertake to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of changes in underlying assumptions or new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required to satisfy our obligations under federal securities law. The forward-looking statements should be read in light of the risk factors identified in Item 1A — Risk Factors of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022.

The following are some, but not all, of the assumptions, risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those presented in our forward-looking statements:

•We are subject to risks associated with bankruptcies or insolvencies of our borrowers and tenants and from borrower or tenant defaults generally.

•Our credit and real estate investments subject us to the domestic and international political, economic, capital markets and other conditions, including with respect to the long-term macroeconomic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and other events.

•We are subject to fluctuations in interest rates which could reduce our ability to generate income on our credit investments.

•We are subject to an increase in inflation that could increase our credit and real estate portfolio related costs at a higher rate than our rental income and other revenue and adversely impact demand for rental space and future extensions of our tenants’ leases.

•We are subject to competition from entities engaged in lending which may impact the availability of origination and acquisition opportunities acceptable to us.

•We may be unable to renew leases, lease vacant space or re-lease space as leases expire on favorable terms or at all.

•We are subject to risks associated with tenant, geographic and industry concentrations with respect to our investments and properties.

•Our properties, intangible assets and other assets, as well as the property securing our loans or other investments, may be subject to impairment charges.

•We could be subject to unexpected costs or unexpected liabilities that may arise from dispositions.

•We are subject to competition in the acquisition and disposition of properties and in the leasing of our properties and we may suffer delays or be unable to acquire, dispose of, or lease properties on advantageous terms.

•We have substantial indebtedness, which may affect our ability to pay distributions and expose us to interest rate fluctuation risk and the risk of default under our debt obligations.

•We are subject to risks associated with the incurrence of additional secured or unsecured debt.

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•We may not be able to maintain profitability.

•We may not generate cash flows sufficient to pay our distributions to stockholders or meet our debt service obligations.

•Our continued compliance with debt covenants depends on many factors and could be impacted by current or future economic conditions, including those associated with the long-term macroeconomic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

•We may be affected by risks resulting from losses in excess of insured limits.

•We may fail to remain qualified as a REIT for U.S. federal income tax purposes.

•We may be subject to adverse legislative or regulatory tax changes that could increase our tax liability or reduce our operating flexibility.

•We may be unable to list our shares on a national securities exchange in a particular timeframe or at all.

•If we, our operating partnership and any other subsidiaries do not maintain exemptions from registration under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, we will be subject to significant regulation and restrictions on our business and investments, which could materially and adversely impact us.

Definitions

We use certain defined terms throughout this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that have the following meanings:

The phrase “annualized rental income” refers to the straight-line rental revenue under our leases on operating properties owned as of the respective reporting date, which includes the effect of rent escalations and any tenant concessions, such as free rent, and excludes any contingent rent, such as percentage rent. Management uses annualized rental income as a basis for tenant, industry and geographic concentrations and other metrics within the portfolio. Annualized rental income is not indicative of future performance.

Under a “net lease,” the tenant occupying the leased property (usually as a single tenant) does so in much the same manner as if the tenant were the owner of the property. The tenant generally agrees that it will either have no ability or only limited ability to terminate the lease or abate rent prior to the expiration of the term of the lease as a result of real estate driven events such as casualty, condemnation or failure by the landlord to fulfill its obligations under the lease. There are various forms of net leases, most typically classified as either triple-net or double-net. Triple-net leases typically require the tenant to pay all expenses associated with the property (e.g., real estate taxes, insurance, maintenance and repairs, including roof, structure and parking lot). Double-net leases typically hold the landlord responsible for the capital expenditures for the roof and structure, while the tenant is responsible for all lease payments and remaining operating expenses associated with the property (e.g., real estate taxes, insurance and maintenance).

Overview

We are a non-traded REIT that seeks to attain attractive risk-adjusted returns and create long term value for our investors by investing in a diversified portfolio of senior secured mortgage loans, creditworthy long-term net-leased property investments and other senior loan and liquid credit investments. Our investment strategy allows us to adapt over time in order to respond to evolving market conditions and to capitalize on investment opportunities that may arise at different points in the economic and real estate investment cycle. Subject to market conditions, we expect to pursue a listing of our common stock on a national securities exchange at such time as our Board determines that such a listing would be in the best interests of our stockholders, though we can provide no assurance that a listing will happen in a particular timeframe or at all.

We were formed on July 27, 2010, and we elected to be taxed, and conduct our operations to qualify, as a REIT for U.S. federal income tax purposes. We have no paid employees and are externally managed by CMFT Management and, with respect to investments in securities and certain other of our investments, our Investment Advisor, each of which is an affiliate of CIM Group, a community-focused real estate and infrastructure owner, operator, lender and developer.

As of September 30, 2023, our loan portfolio consisted of 346 loans with a net book value of $4.1 billion, and investments in real estate-related securities of $639.1 million.

As of September 30, 2023, we owned 194 properties, which consisted of 180 retail properties, nine office properties, and five industrial properties, representing 18 industry sectors and comprising approximately 6.2 million rentable square feet of commercial space located in 37 states, with a net book value of $1.1 billion. As of September 30, 2023, we owned condominium developments with a net book value of $106.5 million.

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In furtherance of our strategy, during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, we disposed of 186 properties encompassing approximately 4.7 million gross rentable square feet, including the sale of 178 properties that closed under the Realty Income Purchase and Sale Agreement for total consideration of $861.0 million, as further discussed in Note 4 — Real Estate Assets to the condensed consolidated financial statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Our operating results and cash flows are primarily influenced by interest income from our credit investments, rental and other property income from our commercial properties, interest expense on our indebtedness and credit investments and expenses. In general, our business model is such that rising interest rates will correlate to increases in our net income, while declining interest rates will correlate to decreases in our net income. As of September 30, 2023, 99.4% of our CMBS and loans held-for-investment by carrying value earned a floating rate of interest, indexed to SOFR, and were financed with liabilities that pay interest at floating rates, which resulted in an amount of net equity that is positively correlated to rising interest rates, subject to the impact of interest rate floors on certain of our floating rate loans. CMFT Management reviews our investment portfolio and is in regular contact with our borrowers, monitoring performance of the collateral and enforcing our rights as necessary. In addition, as 99.8% of our rentable square feet was under lease, including any month-to-month agreements, as of September 30, 2023, with a weighted average remaining lease term of 10.9 years, we believe our exposure to changes in commercial rental rates on our portfolio is substantially mitigated, except for vacancies caused by tenant bankruptcies or other factors. Our manager regularly monitors the creditworthiness of our tenants by reviewing each tenant’s financial results, any available credit rating agency reports on the tenant or guarantor, the operating history of the property with such tenant, the tenant’s market share and track record within its industry segment, the general health and outlook of the tenant’s industry segment and other information for changes and possible trends. If our manager identifies significant changes or trends that may adversely affect the creditworthiness of a tenant, it will gather a more in-depth knowledge of the tenant’s financial condition and, if necessary, attempt to mitigate the tenant credit risk by evaluating the possible sale of the property or identifying a possible replacement tenant should the current tenant fail to perform on the lease.

Macroeconomic Environment

The nine months ended September 30, 2023 have been characterized by continued volatility in global markets, driven by investor concerns over inflation, rising interest rates, slowing economic growth, political and regulatory uncertainty and geopolitical conditions. Multiple bank failures have contributed to instability in the banking sector and have also contributed to diminished liquidity and credit availability in the market broadly.

Continued inflation has caused the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates, and while the Federal Reserve declined to raise interest rates at its last two meetings, interest rates are expected to remain at an elevated level in the near-term, which has created further uncertainty for the economy and for our borrowers and tenants. Although the majority of our business model is such that rising interest rates will, all else being equal, correlate to increases in our net income, increases in interest rates may adversely affect our existing borrowers, tenants and owned property values. Additionally, rising rates and increasing costs may dampen consumer spending and slow corporate profit growth, which may negatively impact the collateral underlying certain of our loans and the ability of our tenants to pay rent. While there is debate among economists as to whether such factors indicate that the U.S. will enter a recession, it remains difficult to predict the full impact of recent changes and any future changes in interest rates or inflation.

For a complete discussion of risk factors related to the economy that could impact our lending and our business, see the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022.

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Operating Highlights and Key Performance Indicators

Activity from January 1, 2023 through September 30, 2023

Operating Results:

•Net income attributable to the Company of $75.0 million, or $0.17 per share.

•Declared aggregate distributions of $0.32 per share.

Credit Portfolio Activity:

•Invested $212.7 million in first mortgage loans.

•Invested $105.1 million in liquid corporate senior loans and sold liquid corporate senior loans for an aggregate gross sales price of $76.0 million.

•Invested $106.2 million in corporate senior loans.

•Received principal repayments on loans held-for-investment of $184.0 million.

•Invested $143.2 million in CMBS and received repayments on CMBS of $57.5 million.

•Funded an additional $14.5 million in NP JV Holdings.

Real Estate Portfolio Activity:

•Disposed of 186 properties for an aggregate sales price of $913.5 million.

•Disposed of 14 condominium units for an aggregate sales price of $43.1 million.

Financing Activity:

•Decreased total debt by $371.8 million.

•Entered into a new financing facility that provides up to $300.0 million in financing, which may be increased to an aggregate principal amount up to $500.0 million, pursuant to the Loan and Security Agreement.

•Paid down the $240.0 million outstanding balance under the CMFT Credit Facility and terminated the CMFT Credit Facility.

•Paid down the $121.9 million outstanding balance on the Mortgage Loan.

•Paid down the $43.1 million outstanding balance on the refinanced Assumed Variable Rate Debt and terminated the respective amended borrowing agreement.

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Portfolio Information

The following table shows the carrying value of our portfolio by investment type as of September 30, 2023 and 2022 (dollar amounts in thousands):

	As of September 30,
	2023					2022
	Asset Count	Carrying Value				Asset Count	Carrying Value
Loan Held-For-Investment
First mortgage loans	31	$	3,389,950	56.6	%	29	$	3,259,744	48.7	%
Liquid corporate senior loans	298	664,744		11.1	%	313	705,750		10.6	%
Corporate senior loans	17	162,952		2.7	%	4	57,232		0.9	%
Less: Current expected credit losses		(110,710)		(1.8)	%		(29,584)		(0.4)	%
Total loans held-for-investment and related receivables, net	346	4,106,936		68.6	%	346	3,993,142		59.8	%
Real Estate-Related Securities
CMBS and equity security	25	664,892		11.1	%	17	470,121		7.0	%
Less: Current expected credit losses		(25,748)		(0.4)	%		—		—	%
Total real estate-related securities, net	25	639,144		10.7	%	17	470,121		7.0	%
Real Estate
Total real estate assets and intangible lease liabilities, net	194	1,242,354		20.7	%	384	2,220,272		33.2	%
Total Investment Portfolio	565	$	5,988,434	100.0	%	747	$	6,683,535	100.0	%

Credit Portfolio Information

The following table details overall statistics for our credit portfolio as of September 30, 2023 (dollar amounts in thousands):

	CRE Loans (1)(2)			Liquid Corporate Senior Loans			CMBS and Equity Security (2)			Corporate Senior Loans
Number of investments (3)	31			298			25			17
Principal balance	$	3,406,765		$	671,321		$	772,198		$	165,701
Net book value	$	3,299,530		$	646,753		$	639,144		$	160,653
Unfunded loan commitments	$	255,385		$	201		$	—		$	25,000
Weighted-average interest rate	8.6		%	9.1		%	9.1		%	11.9		%
Weighted-average maximum years to maturity	2.9			4.4			4.6			3.5

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(1)As of September 30, 2023, 100% of our loans by principal balance earned a floating rate of interest, primarily indexed to SOFR.

(2)Maximum maturity date assumes all extension options are exercised by the borrower; however, our CRE loans and CMBS investments may be repaid prior to such date.

(3)Table does not include our investment in the Unconsolidated Joint Venture (as defined in Note 2 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies — Investment in Unconsolidated Entities to the condensed consolidated financial statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q), which had a carrying value of $110.8 million as of September 30, 2023.

Real Estate Portfolio Information

As of September 30, 2023, we owned 194 properties located in 37 states, the gross rentable square feet of which was 99.8% leased, including any month-to-month agreements, with a weighted average lease term remaining of 10.9 years. As of September 30, 2023, no single tenant accounted for greater than 10% of our 2023 annualized rental income. As of September 30, 2023, we had certain geographic and industry concentrations in our property holdings. In particular, we had properties located in Ohio, which accounted for 16% of our 2023 annualized rental income. In addition, we had tenants in the

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health and personal care stores, manufacturing, and sporting goods, hobby, and musical instrument retailers industries, which accounted for 14%, 11%, and 11%, respectively, of our 2023 annualized rental income. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, we disposed of 186 properties for an aggregate gross sales price of $913.5 million. Additionally, during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, we sold 14 condominium units for a gross sales price of $43.1 million.

The following table shows the property statistics of our real estate assets as of September 30, 2023 and 2022:

	As of September 30,
	2023		2022
Number of commercial properties	194		384
Rentable square feet (in thousands) (1)	6,239		11,043
Percentage of rentable square feet leased	99.8	%	99.3	%
Percentage of investment-grade tenants (2)	33.4	%	39.3	%

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(1)Includes square feet of buildings on land parcels subject to ground leases.

(2)Investment-grade tenants are those with a credit rating of BBB- or higher by Standard & Poor’s or a credit rating of Baa3 or higher by Moody’s Investor Service, Inc. (“Moody’s”). The ratings may reflect those assigned by Standard & Poor’s or Moody’s to the lease guarantor or the parent company, as applicable. The weighted average credit rating is weighted based on annualized rental income and is for only those tenants rated by Standard & Poor’s.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, the Company did not acquire any properties.

Results of Operations

Overview

We are not aware of any material trends or uncertainties, other than national economic conditions affecting real estate in general, such as inflation and rising interest rates, that may reasonably be expected to have a material impact on our results from the acquisition, management and operation of properties and credit investments other than those listed in the risk factors set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 and this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Our operating segments include Credit and Real Estate. Refer to Note 16 — Segment Reporting to our condensed consolidated financial statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for further discussion of our operating segments.

The following table compares our summarized results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 by operating segment (amounts in thousands):

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	For the Three Months Ended						For the Nine Months Ended
	September 30, 2023		September 30, 2022		Change		September 30, 2023		September 30, 2022		Change
Revenues:
Credit Segment	$	113,766	$	66,222	$	47,544	$	336,887	$	142,669	$	194,218
Real Estate Segment	25,008		43,465		(18,457)		89,311		170,509		(81,198)
Corporate	65		94		(29)		225		294		(69)
	138,839		109,781		29,058		426,423		313,472		112,951
Expenses:
Credit Segment	121,762		47,109		74,653		304,023		101,692		202,331
Real Estate Segment	26,845		32,975		(6,130)		77,942		139,017		(61,075)
Corporate	12,392		12,063		329		33,762		43,686		(9,924)
	160,999		92,147		68,852		415,727		284,395		131,332
Other income (expense):
Credit Segment	3,475		(5,685)		9,160		16,873		(9,414)		26,287
Real Estate Segment	4,947		1,412		3,535		43,408		101,195		(57,787)
Corporate	2,696		2,178		518		4,048		7,395		(3,347)
	11,118		(2,095)		13,213		64,329		99,176		(34,847)
Net income	(11,042)		15,539		(26,581)		75,025		128,253		(53,228)
Net income allocated to non-controlling interest	—		129		(129)		8		66		(58)
Net income attributable to the Company	$	(11,042)	$	15,410	$	(26,452)	$	75,017	$	128,187	$	(53,170)

Three Months Ended September 30, 2023 Compared to the Three Months Ended September 30, 2022

Credit Segment

Revenues

The increase in our Credit segment revenues of $47.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to the same period in 2022, was primarily due to increased average index rates during 2023, as well as an increase in the overall size of our investment portfolio. As of September 30, 2023, we held $4.7 billion in credit investments compared to $4.5 billion in credit investments as of September 30, 2022.

Expenses

Expenses for our Credit segment consist primarily of interest expense, management fees, increases (decreases) to our provision for credit losses, and general and administrative expenses. The increase in our Credit segment expenses of $74.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to the same period in 2022, was primarily due to a $44.6 million increase in the provision for credit losses driven by the asset-specific credit loss provision of $63.9 million recognized on two of the Company’s first mortgage loan investments, partially offset by reversals to the increase in provision for credit losses, during the three months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to the same period in 2022. The increase was further driven by increased interest expenses due to higher average index rates during 2023 and increased outstanding borrowings used to fund credit investments. As of September 30, 2023, we held $4.7 billion in credit investments compared to $4.5 billion in credit investments as of September 30, 2022.

Other Income (Expense)

Other income (expense) for our Credit segment consists of gain on investment in unconsolidated entities, unrealized (loss) gain on equity security, along with dividend income from our equity security. The increase in our Credit segment other income (expense) of $9.2 million during the three months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to the same period in 2022, was primarily due to recognizing a $2.1 million unrealized loss on equity security during the three months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to a $9.0 million unrealized loss on equity security for the same period in 2022.

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Real Estate Segment

Revenues

The decrease in our Real Estate segment revenues of $18.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to the same period in 2022, was primarily due to the disposition of 190 properties subsequent to September 30, 2022. Refer to “Same Store Analysis” below for a further discussion of net operating income at our “same store properties”.

Expenses

The decrease in our Real Estate segment expenses of $6.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to the same period in 2022, was primarily due to the disposition of 190 properties subsequent to September 30, 2022. Refer to “Same Store Analysis” below for a further discussion of net operating income at our “same store properties”. The decrease was partially offset by an increase in impairment charges of $6.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to the same period in 2022, as four properties were deemed to be impaired during the three months ended September 30, 2023, resulting in impairment charges of $6.8 million, as compared to one property that was deemed to be impaired during the three months ended September 30, 2022, resulting in impairment charges of $527,000.

Other Income (Expense)

Other income (expense) for our Real Estate segment primarily consists of gain on disposition of real estate and condominium developments, net, loss on extinguishment of debt and other income, net. The increase in our Real Estate segment other income (expense) of $3.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to the same period in 2022, was primarily due to no loss on extinguishment of debt recognized during the three months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to $5.6 million loss on extinguishment of debt recognized in connection with the repayment of certain mortgage notes for the same period in 2022. The increase was partially offset by a $2.8 million decrease in unrealized gain on interest rate caps included in other income, net on the condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to the same period in 2022.

Corporate Segment and Other

Revenues

Our Corporate segment revenues, which consist primarily of rental income from our condominium and rental units acquired via foreclosure, decreased $29,000 during the three months ended September 30, 2023 as compared to the same period in 2022, primarily due to the write-off of certain rent previously owed as a result of a settlement during the three months ended September 30, 2023.

Expenses

Expenses for our Corporate segment consist primarily of general and administrative expenses, expense reimbursements to related parties, interest expense, net related to our credit facilities, and impairment on our condominium and rental units acquired via foreclosure. The increase in Corporate segment expenses of $329,000 during the three months ended September 30, 2023 as compared to the same period in 2022, was primarily due to an increase in property operating expenses of $2.3 million, which was driven by increased litigation expenses. The change was partially offset by a decrease in interest expense, net of $2.0 million during the three months ended September 30, 2023 as compared to the same period in 2022, primarily due to the pay down and termination of the CMFT Credit Facility during the nine months ended September 30, 2023.

Other Income (Expense)

The increase in Corporate segment other income (expense) of $518,000 during the three months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to the same period in 2022, was primarily driven by an increase in other income, net of $3.1 million due to interest income generated by an increase in short-term liquid investments included in cash and cash equivalents on the condensed consolidated balance sheets during the three months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to the same period in 2022. The increase was further driven by a $728,000 increase in gain on real estate and condominium developments, net during the three months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to the same period in 2022. The increase was partially offset by an increase in loss on extinguishment of debt during the three months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to the same period in 2022, driven by the paydown and termination of the refinanced Assumed Variable Rate Debt.

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Net Income Allocated to Non-Controlling Interest

The change in net income allocated to non-controlling interest of $129,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to the same period in 2022, was due to the disposition of the two properties previously owned through a consolidated joint venture arrangement during the year ended December 31, 2022, and therefore no income allocated to non-controlling interest was recorded during the three months ended September 30, 2023.

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 Compared to the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022

Credit Segment

Revenues

The increase in our Credit segment revenues of $194.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to the same period in 2022, was primarily due to increased average index rates during 2023, as well as an increase in the overall size of our investment portfolio. As of September 30, 2023, we held $4.7 billion in credit investments compared to $4.5 billion in credit investments as of September 30, 2022.

Expenses

Expenses for our Credit segment consists primarily of interest expense, management fees, increases (decreases) to our provision for credit losses, and general and administrative expenses. The increase in our Credit segment expenses of $202.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to the same period in 2022, was primarily driven by increased interest expenses due to higher average index rates during 2023 and increased outstanding borrowings used to fund credit investments. As of September 30, 2023, we held $4.7 billion in credit investments compared to $4.5 billion in credit investments as of September 30, 2022. The increase was further driven by an increase in the provision for credit losses of $86.0 million, primarily due to the asset-specific credit loss provision of $63.9 million recognized on two of the Company’s first mortgage loan investments, partially offset by reversals to the increase in provision for credit losses, and the $25.7 million credit loss allowance related to a CMBS position that was recognized due to a decline in the underlying collateral value during the nine months ended September 30, 2023.

Other Income (Expense)

Other income (expense) for our Credit segment consists of gain on investment in unconsolidated entities, unrealized gain (loss) on equity security, along with dividend income from our equity security. The increase in our Credit segment other income (expense) of $26.3 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to the same period in 2022, was primarily due to recognizing a $3.3 million unrealized gain on equity security during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, compared to a $15.5 million unrealized loss on equity security during the nine months ended September 30, 2022. The increase was further driven by a $4.5 million increase in gain on investment in unconsolidated entities during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, compared to the same period in 2022, along with a $1.4 million increase in dividend income from our equity security during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, compared to the same period in 2022.

Real Estate Segment

Revenues

The decrease in our Real Estate segment revenues of $81.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to the same period in 2022, was primarily due to the disposition of 190 properties subsequent to September 30, 2022. Refer to “Same Store Analysis” below for a further discussion of net operating income at our “same store properties”.

Expenses

The decrease in our Real Estate segment expenses of $61.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to the same period in 2022, was primarily due to the disposition of 190 properties subsequent to September 30, 2022. Refer to “Same Store Analysis” below for a further discussion of net operating income at our “same store properties”.

Other Income (Expense)

Other income (expense) for our Real Estate segment primarily consists of gain on disposition of real estate and condominium developments, net, loss on extinguishment of debt and other income, net. The decrease in our Real Estate segment other income (expense) of $57.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to the same period in 2022, was primarily due to the disposition of 186 properties and the receipt of additional earnout proceeds upon the settlement of earnout claims related to the disposition of the properties pursuant to the RTL Purchase and Sale Agreement,

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resulting in a gain of $49.2 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, compared to the disposition of 130 properties and an outparcel of land for a gain of $115.0 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2022. Other income (expense) was further reduced due to a $4.6 million decrease in the fair value of our interest rate caps during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to a $4.2 million increase in the fair value of our interest rate caps during the nine months ended September 30, 2022. The decrease was partially offset by a $17.4 million decrease in loss on extinguishment of debt, driven by increased termination of certain mortgage notes in connection with the disposition of the underlying properties during the nine months ended September 30, 2022, as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2023.

Corporate Segment and Other

Revenues

Our Corporate segment revenues, which consist primarily of rental income from our condominium and rental units acquired via foreclosure, decreased $69,000 during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to the same period in 2022, primarily due to the write-off of certain rent previously owed as a result of a settlement during the nine months ended September 30, 2023.

Expenses

Expenses for our Corporate segment consists primarily of general and administrative expenses, expense reimbursements to related parties, interest expense related to our credit facilities, and impairment on our condominium and rental units acquired via foreclosure. The decrease in Corporate segment expenses of $9.9 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to the same period in 2022, was primarily driven by a decrease in impairment charges related to condominium units of $7.8 million. The change was further driven by a decrease in interest expense, net primarily due to the pay down and termination of the CMFT Credit Facility during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 as compared to the same period in 2022. The change was partially offset by an increase in property operating expenses of $3.3 million, primarily driven by increased litigation expenses during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 as compared to the same period in 2022.

Other Income (Expense)

The decrease in Corporate segment other income (expense) of $3.3 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to the same period in 2022, was primarily driven by the $5.2 million net gain during the nine months ended September 30, 2022 related to our investment in CIM UII Onshore, which was subsequently redeemed during 2022. The change was further driven by a $3.5 million increase in loss on extinguishment of debt during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to the same period in 2022, primarily in connection with the pay down and termination of the CMFT Credit Facility and the refinanced Assumed Variable Rate Debt. The decrease was partially offset by a $5.4 million increase in other income, net primarily due to interest income generated by an increase in short-term liquid investments included in cash and cash equivalents on the condensed consolidated balance sheets during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to the same period in 2022.

Net Income Allocated to Non-Controlling Interest

The change in net income allocated to non-controlling interest for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to the same period in 2022, was due to the Company having sold the two properties previously owned through a consolidated joint venture arrangement during the year ended December 31, 2022, and therefore no longer having a controlling financial interest in the consolidated joint venture arrangement during the nine months ended September 30, 2023.

Same Store Analysis

Our results of operations are influenced by the timing of acquisitions and the operating performance of our real estate assets. We review our stabilized operating results, measured by net operating income, from properties that we owned for the entirety of both the current and prior year reporting periods, referred to as “same store” properties, and we believe that the presentation of operating results for same store properties provides useful information to stockholders. Net operating income is a supplemental non-GAAP financial measure of a real estate company’s operating performance. Net operating income is considered by management to be a helpful supplemental performance measure, as it enables management to evaluate the impact of occupancy, rents, leasing activity and other controllable property operating results at our real estate properties, and it provides a consistent method for the comparison of our properties. We define net operating income as operating revenues less operating expenses, which exclude (i) depreciation and amortization, (ii) interest expense and other non-property related revenue and expense items such as (a) general and administrative expenses, (b) expense reimbursements to related parties, (c) management fees, (d) transaction-related expenses, (e) real estate impairment, (f) increase in provision for credit losses, (g) gain on disposition of real estate and condominium developments, net, (h) merger-related expenses, net and (i) interest income. Our

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calculation of net operating income may not be comparable to that of other REITs and should not be considered to be more relevant or accurate in evaluating our operating performance than the current GAAP methodology used in calculating net income. In determining the same store property pool, we include all properties that were owned for the entirety of both the current and prior reporting periods, except for properties during the current or prior year that were under development or redevelopment.

Comparison of the Three Months Ended September 30, 2023 and 2022

The following table reconciles our Real Estate segment net income, calculated in accordance with GAAP, to net operating income (in thousands):

	For the Three Months Ended September 30,
	2023		2022		Change
Net income	$	3,110	$	11,902	$	(8,792)
Loss on extinguishment of debt	—		5,615		(5,615)
Other income (expense), net	385		(2,423)		2,808
Gain on disposition of real estate and condominium developments, net	(5,332)		(4,604)		(728)
Real estate impairment	6,754		527		6,227
Depreciation and amortization	9,193		16,948		(7,755)
Transaction-related expenses	82		2		80
Management fees	2,580		4,849		(2,269)
General and administrative expenses	118		215		(97)
Interest expense, net	5,358		6,940		(1,582)
Net operating income	$	22,248	$	39,971	$	(17,723)

A total of 194 properties were acquired before July 1, 2022 and represent our “same store” properties during the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022. “Non-same store” properties, for purposes of the table below, includes properties acquired or disposed of on or after July 1, 2022.

The following table details the components of our Real Estate segment net operating income broken out between same store and non-same store properties (in thousands):

	Total						Same Store						Non-Same Store
	For the Three Months Ended September 30,						For the Three Months Ended September 30,						For the Three Months Ended September 30,
	2023		2022		Change		2023		2022		Change		2023		2022		Change
Rental and other property income	$	25,008	$	43,465	$	(18,457)	$	24,529	$	24,293	$	236	$	479	$	19,172	$	(18,693)
Property operating expenses	1,515		2,109		(594)		1,027		942		85		488		1,167		(679)
Real estate tax expenses	1,245		1,385		(140)		929		948		(19)		316		437		(121)
Total property operating expenses	2,760		3,494		(734)		1,956		1,890		66		804		1,604		(800)
Net operating income (loss)	$	22,248	$	39,971	$	(17,723)	$	22,573	$	22,403	$	170	$	(325)	$	17,568	$	(17,893)

Net Operating Income

Same store property net operating income remained relatively consistent during the three months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to the same period in 2022.

Non-same store property net operating income decreased $17.9 million during the three months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to the same period in 2022. The decrease was primarily due to the disposition of 190 properties subsequent to September 30, 2022.

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Comparison of the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 and 2022

The following table reconciles our Real Estate segment net income, calculated in accordance with GAAP, to net operating income (in thousands):

	For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2023		2022		Change
Net income	$	54,777	$	132,687	$	(77,910)
Loss on extinguishment of debt	1,192		18,609		(17,417)
Other income (expense), net	4,577		(4,754)		9,331
Gain on disposition of real estate and condominium developments, net	(49,177)		(115,050)		65,873
Real estate impairment	11,568		11,869		(301)
Depreciation and amortization	33,622		54,104		(20,482)
Transaction-related expenses	107		439		(332)
Management fees	8,471		17,176		(8,705)
General and administrative expenses	540		494		46
Interest expense, net	16,674		32,281		(15,607)
Net operating income	$	82,351	$	147,855	$	(65,504)

A total of 194 properties were acquired before January 1, 2022 and represent our “same store” properties during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022. “Non-same store” properties, for purposes of the table below, includes properties acquired or disposed of on or after January 1, 2022.

The following table details the components of our Real Estate segment net operating income broken out between same store and non-same store properties (in thousands):

	Total						Same Store						Non-Same Store
	For the Nine Months Ended September 30,						For the Nine Months Ended September 30,						For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2023		2022		Change		2023		2022		Change		2023		2022		Change
Rental and other property income	$	89,311	$	170,509	$	(81,198)	$	73,447	$	72,789	$	658	$	15,864	$	97,720	$	(81,856)
Property operating expenses	4,400		13,403		(9,003)		2,978		2,674		304		1,422		10,729		(9,307)
Real estate tax expenses	2,560		9,251		(6,691)		2,829		2,809		20		(269)		6,442		(6,711)
Total property operating expenses	6,960		22,654		(15,694)		5,807		5,483		324		1,153		17,171		(16,018)
Net operating income	$	82,351	$	147,855	$	(65,504)	$	67,640	$	67,306	$	334	$	14,711	$	80,549	$	(65,838)

Net Operating Income

Same store property net operating income remained relatively consistent during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to the same period in 2022.

Non-same store property net operating income decreased $65.8 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to the same period in 2022. The decrease was primarily due to the disposition of 190 properties subsequent to September 30, 2022.

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Distributions

Our Board declares distributions on a quarterly basis, which are paid out on a monthly basis.

Our Board authorized the following monthly distribution amounts per share, payable to stockholders as of the record date for the applicable month, during the year ended December 31, 2022 and the nine months ended September 30, 2023 for the periods indicated below:

Period Commencing	Period Ending	Monthly Distribution Amount
January 2022	September 2022	$0.0305
October 2022	December 2022	$0.0339
January 2023	September 2023	$0.0350
October 2023	December 2023	$0.0367
January 2024	March 2024	$0.0375

As of September 30, 2023, we had distributions payable of $15.3 million.

The following table presents distributions and source of distributions for the periods indicated below (dollar amounts in thousands):

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2023				2022
	Amount		Percent		Amount		Percent
Distributions paid in cash	$	105,179	77	%	$	91,297	76	%
Distributions reinvested	32,117		23	%	28,664		24	%
Total distributions	$	137,296	100	%	$	119,961	100	%
Source of distributions:
Net cash provided by operating activities (1)	$	137,296	100	%	$	119,961	100	%
Total sources	$	137,296	100	%	$	119,961	100	%

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(1)Net cash provided by operating activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 was $170.5 million and $125.4 million, respectively.

Share Redemptions

Our share redemption program permits our stockholders to sell their shares of common stock back to us, subject to certain conditions and limitations. We will limit the number of shares redeemed pursuant to our share redemption program as follows: (1) we will not redeem in excess of 5% of the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the trailing 12 months prior to the end of the fiscal quarter for which the redemptions are being paid; and (2) funding for the redemption of shares will be limited, among other things, to the net proceeds we receive from the sale of shares under our DRIP, net of shares redeemed to date. In an effort to accommodate redemption requests throughout the calendar year, we will generally limit quarterly redemptions to approximately 1.25% of the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the trailing 12-month period ending on the last day of the fiscal quarter for which the redemptions are being paid, and to the net proceeds we receive from the sale of shares in the respective quarter under the Secondary DRIP Offering. Any of the foregoing limits might prevent us from accommodating all redemption requests made in any fiscal quarter or in any 12-month period. We will determine whether we have sufficient funds and/or shares available as soon as practicable after the end of each fiscal quarter, but in any event prior to the applicable payment date. If we cannot purchase all shares presented for redemption in any fiscal quarter, based upon insufficient cash available from the sale of shares under our DRIP and/or the limit on the number of shares we may redeem during any quarter or year, we will give priority to the redemption of deceased stockholders’ shares and stockholders with exigent circumstances, as determined in our sole discretion and accompanied by such evidentiary documentation as we may request. While the shares of deceased stockholders and stockholders determined to have exigent circumstances will be included in calculating the maximum number of shares that may be redeemed in any annual or quarterly period, they will not be subject to the annual or quarterly percentage caps; therefore, if the volume of requests to redeem deceased stockholders’ shares and stockholders determined to have exigent circumstances in a particular quarter were large enough to cause the annual or quarterly percentage caps to be exceeded, even if no other redemption requests were processed, the redemptions of deceased stockholders’ shares and stockholders determined to have exigent circumstances would be completed in full, assuming sufficient proceeds from the sale of shares under our DRIP, net of shares redeemed to date, were available. If sufficient

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proceeds from the sale of shares under our DRIP, net of shares redeemed to date, were not available to pay all such redemptions in full, the requests to redeem deceased stockholders’ shares and shareholders determined to have exigent circumstances would be honored on a pro rata basis. We next will give priority to requests for full redemption of accounts with a balance of 250 shares or less at the time we receive the request, in order to reduce the expense of maintaining small accounts. Thereafter, we will honor the remaining redemption requests on a pro rata basis. Following such quarterly redemption period, if a stockholder would like to resubmit the unsatisfied portion of the prior request for redemption, such stockholder must submit a new request for redemption of such shares prior to the last day of the new quarter. Unfulfilled requests for redemption will not be carried over automatically to subsequent redemption periods. In addition, our management reserves the right, in its sole discretion at any time, and from time to time, to reject any request for redemption for any reason. Our Board may choose to amend the terms of, suspend or terminate our share redemption program at any time in its sole discretion if it believes that such action is in the best interest of us and our stockholders. Any material modifications or suspension of the share redemption program will be disclosed to our stockholders as promptly as practicable in our reports filed with the SEC and via our website. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, we received valid redemption requests under our share redemption program totaling approximately 80.8 million shares, of which we redeemed approximately 3.4 million shares as of September 30, 2023 for $22.4 million (at an average redemption price of $6.57 per share) and approximately 1.6 million shares subsequent to September 30, 2023 for $10.7 million (at a redemption price of $6.57 per share). The remaining redemption requests relating to 75.8 million shares went unfulfilled. A valid redemption request is one that complies with the applicable requirements and guidelines of the share redemption program then in effect. The share redemptions were funded with proceeds from the Secondary DRIP Offering.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

General

We expect to utilize proceeds from real estate dispositions, sales proceeds and principal payments received on credit investments, cash flows from operations and future proceeds from secured or unsecured financing to complete future acquisitions and loan originations, repayment of certain indebtedness and for general corporate uses. The sources of our operating cash flows will primarily be provided by interest income from our portfolio of credit investments and the rental and other property income received from current and future leased properties.

Sources of Liquidity

Our primary sources of liquidity include cash and cash equivalents and available borrowings under our debt facilities, which are set forth in the following table (in thousands):

	September 30, 2023		December 31, 2022
Cash and cash equivalents	$	486,383	$	118,978
Unused borrowing capacity (1)	1,035,592		513,121
	$	1,521,975	$	632,099

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(1)Subject to borrowing availability.

See Note 10 — Repurchase Facilities, Notes Payable and Credit Facilities to our condensed consolidated financial statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for additional details regarding our repurchase facilities, notes payable and credit facilities. The following table details our outstanding financing arrangements and borrowing capacity as of September 30, 2023 (in thousands):

	Portfolio Financing Outstanding Principal Balance		Maximum Capacity (1)
Notes payable – variable rate debt	$	494,381	$	494,381
ABS mortgage notes	758,520		758,520
Credit facilities	490,500		850,000
Repurchase facilities	2,328,715		3,004,807		(2)
Total portfolio financing	$	4,072,116	$	5,107,708

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(1)Subject to borrowing availability.

(2)Facilities under the J.P. Morgan Repurchase Facility carry no maximum facility size.

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Capital Resources

Our principal demands for funds will be for the acquisition or origination of credit investments and real estate, and the payment of tenant improvements, acquisition-related expenses, operating expenses, distributions, redemptions and interest and principal on current and any future debt financings, including principal repayments of $715.0 million within the next 12 months, $304.8 million of which has a rolling term that resets monthly, as further discussed in Note 10 — Repurchase Facilities, Notes Payable and Credit Facilities to our condensed consolidated financial statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Generally, we expect to meet our liquidity requirements through net cash provided by operations, cash proceeds from real estate asset dispositions, cash proceeds from the sale of credit investments, principal payments received on credit investments, and proceeds from the Secondary DRIP Offering, as well as secured or unsecured borrowings from banks and other lenders to finance our future acquisitions and loan originations. We expect that substantially all net cash flows from operations will be used to pay distributions to our stockholders after certain capital expenditures, including tenant improvements and leasing commissions, are paid; however, we have used, and may continue to use, other sources to fund distributions, as necessary, including borrowings on our unencumbered assets. To the extent that cash flows from operations are lower, distributions paid to our stockholders may be lower. Operating cash flows are expected to increase as we complete future acquisitions. We expect that substantially all net cash flows from the Secondary DRIP Offering or debt financings will be used to fund acquisitions, loan originations, certain capital expenditures, repayments of outstanding debt or distributions and redemptions to our stockholders. We believe that the resources stated above will be sufficient to satisfy our operating requirements for the foreseeable future, and we do not anticipate a need to raise funds from sources other than those described above within the next 12 months. Management intends to use the proceeds from the disposition of properties to, among other things, acquire additional high-quality net-lease properties and credit investments in furtherance of our investment objectives and for other general corporate purposes.

Contractual Obligations

As of September 30, 2023, we had debt outstanding with a carrying value of $4.1 billion and a weighted average interest rate of 6.4%. See Note 10 — Repurchase Facilities, Notes Payable and Credit Facilities to our condensed consolidated financial statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for certain terms of our debt outstanding.

Our contractual obligations as of September 30, 2023 were as follows (in thousands):

	Payments due by period (1)
	Total		Less Than 1 Year		1-3 Years		3-5 Years		More Than 5 Years
Principal payments — variable rate debt	$	494,381	$	73,612	$	—	$	420,769	$	—
Principal payments — ABS mortgage notes	758,520		—		—		303,408		455,112
Principal payments — credit facilities	490,500		—		—		490,500		—
Principal payments — repurchase facilities	2,328,715		641,354		1,687,361		—		—
Interest payments (2)	660,718		237,787		281,439		103,400		38,092
Total	$	4,732,834	$	952,753	$	1,968,800	$	1,318,077	$	493,204

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(1)The table does not include amounts due to CMFT Management or its affiliates pursuant to our Management Agreement because such amounts are not fixed and determinable. The table also does not include $280.6 million of unfunded commitments related to our existing CRE loans held-for-investment, corporate senior loans held-for-investment and liquid corporate senior loans and $104.0 million of unfunded commitments related to the NewPoint JV, which are subject to the satisfaction of borrower milestones. In addition, the table does not include $9.3 million of unsettled liquid corporate senior loan acquisitions, which is included in cash and cash equivalents on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet.

(2)Interest payments on the variable rate debt, credit facilities and repurchase facilities have been calculated based on outstanding balances as of September 30, 2023 through their respective maturity dates. This is only an estimate as actual amounts borrowed and interest rates could vary over time.

We expect to incur additional borrowings in the future to acquire additional properties and credit investments. There is no limitation on the amount we may borrow against any single improved property. As of September 30, 2023, our ratio of debt to total gross assets net of gross intangible lease liabilities was 65.5%.

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Cash Flow Analysis

Operating Activities. Net cash provided by operating activities increased by $45.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to the same period in 2022. The increase was primarily due to net increases in credit investments of $282.8 million coupled with an increase in interest rates driving higher interest income, partially offset by the disposition of 190 properties subsequent to September 30, 2022. See “— Results of Operations” for a more complete discussion of the factors impacting our operating performance.

Investing Activities. For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, net cash provided by investing activities was $678.8 million, as compared to net cash used in investing activities of $494.8 million in the same period in 2022. The change was primarily due to a decrease in the net investment in loans held-for-investment of $1.2 billion, a decrease in the net investment in real estate-related securities of $331.2 million, and a decrease in the net investment in unconsolidated entities of $8.5 million, partially offset by a decrease in proceeds from the disposition of real estate assets of $330.5 million.

Financing Activities. For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, net cash used in financing activities was $516.1 million, as compared to net cash provided by financing activities of $413.0 million in the same period in 2022. The change was primarily due to a decrease in net proceeds from borrowings on the repurchase facilities, notes payable and credit facilities of $927.0 million.

Election as a REIT

We elected to be taxed, and operate our business to qualify, as a REIT for federal income tax purposes commencing with our taxable year ended December 31, 2012. To maintain our qualification as a REIT, we must continue to meet certain requirements relating to our organization, sources of income, nature of assets, distributions of income to our stockholders and recordkeeping. As a REIT, we generally are not subject to federal income tax on taxable income that we distribute to our stockholders so long as we distribute at least 90% of our annual taxable income (computed without regard to the dividends paid deduction and excluding net capital gains).

If we fail to maintain our qualification as a REIT for any reason in a taxable year and applicable relief provisions do not apply, we will be subject to tax on our taxable income at regular corporate rates. We will not be able to deduct distributions paid to our stockholders in any year in which we fail to maintain our qualification as a REIT. We also will be disqualified for the four taxable years following the year during which qualification was lost, unless we are entitled to relief under specific statutory provisions. Such an event could materially adversely affect our net income and net cash available for distribution to stockholders. However, we believe that we are organized and operate in such a manner as to maintain our qualification as a REIT for federal income tax purposes. No provision for federal income taxes has been made in our accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements. We are subject to certain state and local taxes related to the operations of properties in certain locations, which have been provided for in our accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements.

Critical Accounting Policies and Significant Accounting Estimates

Our accounting policies have been established to conform with GAAP. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires us to use judgment in the application of accounting policies, including making estimates and assumptions. These judgments affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the dates of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting periods. Management believes that we have made these estimates and assumptions in an appropriate manner and in a way that accurately reflects our financial condition. We continually test and evaluate these estimates and assumptions using our historical knowledge of the business, as well as other factors, to ensure that they are reasonable for reporting purposes. However, actual results may differ from these estimates and assumptions. If our judgment or interpretation of the facts and circumstances relating to various transactions had been different, it is possible that different accounting policies would have been applied, thus resulting in a different presentation of the financial statements. Additionally, other companies may utilize different estimates that may impact comparability of our results of operations to those of companies in similar businesses. We believe the following critical accounting policies govern the significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of our financial statements, which should be read in conjunction with the more complete discussion of our accounting policies and procedures included in Note 2 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies to our audited consolidated financial statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022. We consider our critical accounting policies to be the following:

•Recoverability of Real Estate Assets;

•Allocation of Purchase Price of Real Estate Assets; and

•Current Expected Credit Losses.

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A complete description of such policies and our considerations is contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022. The information included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2022 and related notes thereto.

Related-Party Transactions and Agreements

We have entered into agreements with CMFT Management and our Investment Advisor whereby we agree to pay certain fees to, or reimburse certain expenses of, CMFT Management, the Investment Advisor or their affiliates. In addition, we have invested in, and may continue to invest in, certain co-investments with funds that are advised by an affiliate of CMFT Management. We may also originate loans to third parties that use the proceeds to finance the acquisition of real estate from funds that are advised by an affiliate of CMFT Management. See Note 12 — Related-Party Transactions and Arrangements to our condensed consolidated financial statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for a discussion of the various related-party transactions, agreements and fees.

Conflicts of Interest

Richard S. Ressler, the chairman of our Board, chief executive officer and president, who is also a founder and principal of CIM Group and is an officer/director of certain of its affiliates, is the vice president of our manager. One of our directors, Avraham Shemesh, who is also a founder and principal of CIM Group and is an officer/director of certain of its affiliates, is the president and treasurer of our manager. Additionally, two of our directors, Jason Schreiber and Emily Vande Krol, are employees of CIM Group. Nathan D. DeBacker, our chief financial officer, principal accounting officer and treasurer, is a vice president of our manager and is an officer of certain of its affiliates. As such, there may be conflicts of interest where CMFT Management or its affiliates, while serving in the capacity as sponsor, general partner, officer, director, key personnel and/or advisor for CIM Group or another program sponsored or operated by affiliates of our manager, may be in conflict with us in connection with providing services to other real estate-related programs related to property acquisitions, property dispositions, and property management, among others. The compensation arrangements between affiliates of CMFT Management and these other real estate programs sponsored or operated by affiliates of our manager could influence the advice provided to us. See Part I, Item 1. Business — Conflicts of Interest in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022.

Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Market Risk

The market risk associated with financial instruments and derivative financial instruments is the risk of loss from adverse changes in market prices or interest rates. Our market risk arises primarily from interest rate risk relating to variable rate borrowings. To meet our short and long-term liquidity requirements, we borrow funds at a combination of fixed and variable rates. Our interest rate risk management objectives are to limit the impact of interest rate changes on earnings and cash flows and to manage our overall borrowing costs. To achieve these objectives, from time to time, we may enter into interest rate hedge contracts such as swaps, collars and treasury lock agreements in order to mitigate our interest rate risk with respect to various debt instruments. We do not intend to hold or issue these derivative contracts for trading or speculative purposes. We do not have any foreign operations and thus we are not exposed to foreign currency fluctuations.

Interest Rate Risk

Interest rates are highly sensitive to many factors, including fiscal and monetary policies and domestic and international economic and political considerations, as well as other factors beyond our control. We are subject to interest rate risk in connection with our investments and the related financing obligations. In general, we seek to match the interest rate characteristics of our investments with the interest rate characteristics of any related financing obligations such as repurchase agreements, bank credit facilities, term loans, revolving facilities and securitizations.

As of September 30, 2023, we had an aggregate of $3.3 billion of variable rate debt, excluding any debt subject to interest rate swap agreements and interest rate cap agreements, and therefore, we are exposed to interest rate changes in SOFR. As of September 30, 2023, an increase or decrease of 50 basis points in interest rates would result in an increase or decrease in interest expense of $16.6 million per year.

As of September 30, 2023, we had one interest rate cap agreement outstanding, which was set to mature in October 2023, with an aggregate notional amount of $62.0 million and an aggregate fair value of the net derivative asset of $18,000. The fair value of this interest rate cap agreement is dependent upon existing market interest rates and spreads. As of September 30, 2023, an increase or decrease of 50 basis points in interest rates would not result in a significant change to the fair value of the net derivative asset. Subsequent to September 30, 2023, the interest rate cap agreement matured.

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As the information presented above includes only those exposures that existed as of September 30, 2023, it does not consider exposures or positions arising after that date. The information presented herein has limited predictive value. Future actual realized gains or losses with respect to interest rate fluctuations will depend on cumulative exposures, hedging strategies employed and the magnitude of the fluctuations.

These amounts were determined by considering the impact of hypothetical interest rate changes on our borrowing costs and assume no other changes in our capital structure.

In July 2017, the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) that regulates LIBOR announced it intended to stop compelling banks to submit rates for the calculation of LIBOR after 2021. As a result, the Federal Reserve Board and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York organized the Alternative Reference Rates Committee which identified SOFR as its preferred alternative to U.S. dollar LIBOR in derivatives and other financial contracts. The ICE Benchmark Administration Limited, the administrator of LIBOR, ceased publishing most liquid U.S. dollar LIBOR settings on June 30, 2023. However, uncertainty about the continuing impact on certain debt securities and other financial instruments may result in interest rates and/or payments that are higher or lower than if LIBOR had remained available. In addition, the cessation of U.S. dollar LIBOR settings and the utilization of an alternative reference rate may create increased volatility and may adversely affect our performance. Alternative rates and other market changes related to the replacement of LIBOR, including the introduction of financial products and changes in market practices, may lead to risk modeling and valuation challenges.

As of September 30, 2023, all outstanding variable rate debt indexed to LIBOR was transitioned to SOFR.

Credit Risk

Concentrations of credit risk arise when a number of tenants are engaged in similar business activities, or activities in the same geographic region, or have similar economic features that would cause their ability to meet contractual obligations, including those to us, to be similarly affected by changes in economic conditions. We are subject to tenant, geographic and industry concentrations. Any downturn of the economic conditions in one or more of these tenants, states or industries could result in a material reduction of our cash flows or material losses to us.

The factors considered in determining the credit risk of our tenants include, but are not limited to: payment history; credit status and change in status, including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic (credit ratings for public companies are used as a primary metric); change in tenant space needs (i.e., expansion/downsize); tenant financial performance; economic conditions in a specific geographic region; and industry specific credit considerations. We believe that the credit risk of our portfolio is reduced by the high quality of our existing tenant base, reviews of prospective tenants’ risk profiles prior to lease execution and consistent monitoring of our portfolio to identify potential problem tenants and mitigation options.

Our loans and investments are also subject to credit risk. The performance and value of our loans and investments depend upon the owners’ ability to operate the properties that serve as our collateral so that they produce cash flows adequate to pay interest and principal due to us. To monitor this risk, our manager reviews our investment portfolios and in certain instances is in regular contact with our borrowers, monitoring performance of the collateral and enforcing our rights as necessary.

Item 4.Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in our reports under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to us, including our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, we recognize that no controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide absolute assurance of achieving the desired control objectives.

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As required by Rules 13a-15(b) and 15d-15(b) of the Exchange Act, an evaluation as of September 30, 2023 was conducted under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act). Based on this evaluation, our chief executive officer and chief financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures, as of September 30, 2023, were effective at a reasonable assurance level.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

No change occurred in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) of the Exchange Act) during the three months ended September 30, 2023 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II — OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.Legal Proceedings

In the ordinary course of business, we may become subject to litigation or claims. We are not aware of any material pending legal proceedings, other than ordinary routine litigation incidental to our business, to which we or our subsidiaries are a party or to which our properties are the subject.

Item 1A.Risk Factors

There have been no material changes from the risk factors set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022.

Item 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

Our share redemption program permits our stockholders to sell their shares of common stock back to us, subject to certain conditions and limitations. We will limit the number of shares redeemed pursuant to our share redemption program as follows: (1) we will not redeem in excess of 5% of the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the trailing 12 months prior to the end of the fiscal quarter for which the redemptions are being paid; and (2) funding for the redemption of shares will be limited, among other things, to the net proceeds we receive from the sale of shares under our DRIP, net of shares redeemed to date. In an effort to accommodate redemption requests throughout the calendar year, we will generally limit quarterly redemptions to approximately 1.25% of the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the trailing 12-month period ending on the last day of the fiscal quarter for which the redemptions are being paid, and to the net proceeds we receive from the sale of shares in the respective quarter under the Secondary DRIP Offering. Any of the foregoing limits might prevent us from accommodating all redemption requests made in any fiscal quarter or in any 12-month period. As of September 30, 2023, the estimated per share NAV was $6.57, which was determined by the Board on December 19, 2022 using a valuation date of September 30, 2022. On November 9, 2023, the Board established an updated estimated per share NAV of the Company’s common stock, using a valuation date of September 30, 2023, of $6.31 per share. Commencing on November 14, 2023, $6.31 per share serves as the most recent estimated per share NAV for purposes of the share redemption program.

In general, we redeem shares on a quarterly basis. Shares are redeemed with a trade date no later than the end of the month following the end of each fiscal quarter. Any redemption capacity that is not used as a result of the withdrawal or rejection of redemption requests may be used to satisfy the redemption requests of other stockholders received for that fiscal quarter, and such redemption payments may be made at a later time than when that quarter’s redemption payments are made. During the three months ended September 30, 2023, we redeemed shares, including those redeemable due to death, as follows:

Period (1)	Total Number of Shares Redeemed	Average Price Paid per Share		Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs	Maximum Number of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs
July 1, 2023 - July 31, 2023	171	$	6.57	171	(2)
August 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023	1,701,465	$	6.57	1,701,465	(2)
September 1, 2023 - September 30, 2023	25,764	$	6.57	25,764	(2)
Total	1,727,400			1,727,400	(2)

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(1)Redemptions are included in the month of payment, which is made one business day following the trade date.

(2)A description of the maximum number of shares that may be purchased under our share redemption program is included in the narrative preceding this table.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities

None.

Item 3.Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

Item 4.Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.

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Item 5.Other Information

During the three months ended September 30, 2023, none of our directors or officers, as defined in Section 16 of the Exchange Act, adopted or terminated a “Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement” or a “non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement,” as each term is defined in Item 408 of Regulation S-K of the Exchange Act.

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Item 6.Exhibits

The following exhibits are included, or incorporated by reference, in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2023 (and are numbered in accordance with Item 601 of Regulation S-K).

		Incorporated by Reference
Exhibit  No.	Description	Form	File No.	Exhibit	Filing Date
3.1	Articles of Amendment and Restatement of CIM Real Estate Finance Trust, Inc.	8-K	000-54939	3.1	8/20/2019
3.2	Second Amended and Restated Bylaws of CIM Real Estate Finance Trust, Inc.	10-K	000-54939	3.2	3/28/2023
4.1	Second Amended and Restated Distribution Reinvestment Plan.	8-K	000-54939	4.1	5/1/2020
4.2	Master Indenture, dated as of July 28, 2021, by and among CMFT Net Lease Master Issuer, LLC, as issuer, and Citibank N.A., as indenture trustee.	8-K	000-54939	4.1	8/3/2021
4.3	Series 2021-1 Indenture Supplement, dated as of July 28, 2021, by and among CMFT Net Lease Master Issuer, LLC, as issuer, and Citibank N.A., as indenture trustee.	8-K	000-54939	4.2	8/3/2021
31.1*	Certifications of the Principal Executive Officer of the Company pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2*	Certifications of the Principal Financial Officer of the Company pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1**	Certifications of the Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer of the Company pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101.INS*	XBRL Instance Document.
101.SCH*	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.
101.CAL*	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.
101.DEF*	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.
101.LAB*	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.
101.PRE*	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.
104*	Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as InLine XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101).

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Filed herewith.

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In accordance with Item 601(b)(32) of Regulation S-K, this Exhibit is not deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. Such certifications will not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except to the extent that the registrant specifically incorporates it by reference.

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

	CIM Real Estate Finance Trust, Inc. (Registrant)
By:		/s/ Nathan D. DeBacker
Name:		Nathan D. DeBacker
Title:		Chief Financial Officer, Principal Accounting Officer and Treasurer (Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)

Date: November 13, 2023

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