COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2021

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Impact of COVID-19

As further discussed in Note 2, the full extent of the impact of COVID-19 on the global economy generally, and our business in particular, remains uncertain. As of September 30, 2021, no contingencies have been recorded on our consolidated balance sheet as a result of COVID-19, however, as the global pandemic continues, it may have long-term impacts on our financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows. Refer to Note 2 for further discussion of COVID-19.

Litigation

From time to time, LFT may be involved in various claims and legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business. LFT establishes an accrued liability for legal proceedings only when those matters present loss contingencies that are both probable and reasonably estimable.

As of September 30, 2021, LFT was not involved in any material legal proceedings regarding claims or legal actions against LFT.

Unfunded Commitments

As of September 30, 2021, LSF, an affiliate of the Manager, had $66.7 million of unfunded commitments related to loans held in LFT CRE 2021-FL1, Ltd. These commitments are not reflected on the Company's condensed consolidated balance sheets.

As of December 31, 2020, LSF, an affiliate of the Manager had $5.6 million in funded commitments and $24.6 million of unfunded commitments related to loans held in Hunt CRE 2017-FL1, Ltd that the Company could be required to purchase from LSF under the Future Funding Participation Transfer. These commitments are not reflected on the Company's condensed consolidated balance sheets.

As of December 31, 2020, LSF, an affiliate of the Manager, had $25.8 million of unfunded commitments related to loans held in Hunt CRE 2018-FL2, Ltd. These commitments are not reflected on the Company's condensed consolidated balance sheets.

Future loan fundings comprise funding for capital improvements, leasing costs, interest and carry costs, and fundings will vary depending on the progress of the business plan and cash flows at the mortgage assets. Therefore, the exact timing and amounts of such future loan fundings are uncertain and will depend on the current and future performance of the underlying mortgage assets. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the progress of capital improvements and leasing is anticipated to be slower than otherwise expected, and, as such the pace of future funding relating to these capital needs may be commensurately lower.