Borrowings

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2024

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Borrowings

Note 7 – Borrowings

The following table shows the Company's borrowings as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 (in thousands):

	March 31, 2024									December 31, 2023
	Total Commitment		Principal		Deferred Debt Cost(1)			Carrying Value		Total Commitment		Principal		Deferred Debt Cost(1)			Carrying Value
Credit Facility	$	550,000	$	237,000	$	(3,957	)	$	233,043	$	550,000	$	272,000	$	(4,434	)	$	267,566
April 2026 Notes		25,000		25,000		(247	)		24,753		25,000		25,000		(277	)		24,723
December 2026 Notes		70,000		70,000		(519	)		69,481		70,000		70,000		(573	)		69,427
July 2027 Notes		80,500		80,500		(1,780	)		78,720		80,500		80,500		(1,924	)		78,576
August 2027 Notes		20,000		20,000		(476	)		19,524		20,000		20,000		(511	)		19,489
December 2027 Notes		51,750		51,750		(1,357	)		50,393		51,750		51,750		(1,453	)		50,297
Total	$	797,250	$	484,250	$	(8,336	)	$	475,914	$	797,250	$	519,250	$	(9,172	)	$	510,078

(1) Net of accumulated amortization.

For the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, the components of interest expense, amortization of deferred debt costs, unused fees on the Credit Facility (as defined below), and any other costs associated with the Company's borrowings were as follows (dollars in thousands):

	Interest Expense		Amortization of Deferred Debt Costs		Unused Facility and Other Fees		Total Interest and Other Debt Financing Expenses		Weighted Average Cost of Debt
Three Months Ended March 31, 2024
Credit Facility	$	5,007	$	480	$	841	$	6,328		10.77	%
April 2026 Notes		534		30		—		564		9.03
December 2026 Notes		744		55		—		799		4.56
July 2027 Notes		1,509		144		—		1,653		8.22
August 2027 Notes		350		35		—		385		7.70
December 2027 Notes		1,035		96		—		1,131		8.74
Total	$	9,179	$	840	$	841	$	10,860		9.01	%
Three Months Ended March 31, 2023
Credit Facility	$	6,409	$	394	$	172	$	6,975		8.37	%
December 2026 Notes		744		52		—		796		4.55
July 2027 Notes		1,509		129		—		1,638		8.14
August 2027 Notes		350		35		—		385		7.70
December 2027 Notes		1,035		91		—		1,126		8.71
Total	$	10,047	$	701	$	172	$	10,920		7.86	%

Credit Facility

On May 31, 2019, the Company entered into a Credit Agreement with KeyBank National Association, acting as administrative agent and syndication agent and the other lenders party thereto, which initially provided the Company with a $100.0 million commitment, subject to borrowing base requirements (as amended and restated from time to time, the “Credit Facility”). As of March 31, 2024, the Company had $550.0 million in total commitments available under the Credit Facility, subject to an accordion feature that allows the Company to increase the total commitments under the Credit Facility up to $600.0 million. The availability period under the Credit Facility expires on April 20, 2025 and is followed by a one-year amortization period. The stated maturity date under the Credit Facility is April 20, 2026, unless extended.

Borrowings under the Credit Facility bear interest on a per annum rate equal to the Adjusted Term Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) plus an applicable margin rate that ranges from 2.95% to 3.35% per annum depending on the Company’s leverage ratio and number of eligible loans in the collateral pool. The Credit Facility provides for a variable advance rate of up to 65% on eligible term loans. The Company also pays an unused commitment fee that ranges from 0.25% to 1.00% per annum based on the total unused lender commitments under the Credit Facility.

The Credit Facility is collateralized by all eligible investment assets held by the Company. The Credit Facility contains representations, warranties, and affirmative and negative covenants customary for secured financings of this type, including certain financial covenants such as a consolidated tangible net worth requirement and a required asset coverage ratio.

For the three months ended March 31, 2024, the weighted average outstanding principal balance was $234.9 million and the weighted average effective interest rate was 8.55%. For the three months ended March 31, 2023, the weighted average outstanding principal balance was $333.2 million and the weighted average effective interest rate was 7.80%.

2026 Notes

On December 10, 2021, the Company entered into a master note purchase agreement, completing a private debt offering of $70.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 4.25% interest-bearing unsecured Series 2021A Senior Notes due 2026 (the “December 2026 Notes”) to institutional accredited investors (as defined in Regulation D under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act")). The December 2026 Notes were issued in two closings: the initial issuance of $20.0 million closed on December 10, 2021 and the second issuance of $50.0 million closed on February 10, 2022. On April 13, 2023, the Company completed the first supplement to the master note purchase agreement, resulting in an additional private debt offering of $25.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 8.54% interest-bearing unsecured Series 2023A Senior Notes due 2026 (the “April 2026 Notes”) to institutional accredited investors (as defined in the Securities Act). The December 2026 Notes and the April 2026 Notes (collectively the "2026 Notes") are subject to a 1.00% increase in the respective interest rates in the event that, subject to certain exceptions, the 2026 Notes cease to have an investment grade rating or receive an investment grade rating below the Investment Grade (as defined in the master note purchase agreement). The 2026 Notes are general unsecured obligations of the Company that rank pari passu with all outstanding and future unsecured unsubordinated indebtedness issued by the Company.

December 2026 Notes

The December 2026 Notes bear an interest rate of 4.25% per year and are due on December 10, 2026, unless redeemed, purchased or prepaid prior to such date by the Company or its affiliates in accordance with their terms. Interest on the December 2026 Notes will be due semiannually in arrears on June 10 and December 10 of each year, commencing on June 10, 2022.

Aggregate costs in connection with the December 2026 Notes issuance were $1.0 million, and were capitalized and deferred. As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, unamortized deferred debt costs related to the December 2026 Notes were $0.5 million and $0.6 million, respectively.

April 2026 Notes

The April 2026 Notes bear an interest rate of 8.54% per year and are due on April 13, 2026, unless redeemed, purchased or prepaid prior to such date by the Company or its affiliates in accordance with their terms. Interest on the April 2026 Notes will be due semiannually in arrears on April 13 and October 13 of each year, commencing on October 13, 2023.

Aggregate costs in connection with the April 2026 Notes issuance were $0.4 million, and were capitalized and deferred. As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, unamortized deferred debt costs related to the April 2026 Notes were $0.2 million and $0.3 million, respectively.

2027 Notes

July 2027 Notes

On July 28, 2022, the Company issued and sold $80.5 million in aggregate principal amount of 7.50% interest-bearing unsecured Notes due 2027 (the “July 2027 Notes”) under its shelf Registration Statement on Form N-2. The July 2027 Notes were issued pursuant to the Base Indenture dated July 28, 2022 (the “Base Indenture”) and First Supplemental Indenture, dated July 28, 2022 (together with the Base Indenture, the “Indenture”), between the Company and the Trustee, U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association.

The July 2027 Notes bear an interest rate of 7.50% per year and are due on July 28, 2027. Interest on the 2027 Notes will be due quarterly in arrears on March 1, June 1, September 1 and December 1 of each year, commencing September 1, 2022. The July 2027 Notes may be redeemed in whole or in part at any time or from time to time at the Company’s option on or after July 28, 2024, at a redemption price of $25 per July 2027 Note plus accrued and unpaid interest payments otherwise payable for the then-current quarterly interest period accrued to the date fixed for redemption. The July 2027 Notes are general unsecured obligations of the Company that rank pari passu with the Company's existing and future unsecured, unsubordinated indebtedness.

Aggregate costs in connection with the July 2027 Notes issuance, including the underwriter’s discount and commissions, were $2.7 million, and were capitalized and deferred. As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, unamortized deferred debt costs related to the July 2027 Notes were $1.8 million and $1.9 million, respectively.

August 2027 Notes

On August 31, 2022, the Company issued and sold a private debt offering of $20.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 7.00% interest-bearing unsecured Series 2022A Senior Notes due 2027 (the “August 2027 Notes”) to HCM Master Fund Limited.

The August 2027 Notes bear an interest rate of 7.00% per year and are due on August 31, 2027, unless redeemed, purchased or prepaid prior to such date by the Company or its affiliates in accordance with their terms. Interest on the August 2027 Notes will be due semiannually in arrears on February 15 and August 15 of each year, commencing on February 15, 2023. The August 2027 Notes are general unsecured obligations of the Company that rank pari passu with all outstanding and future unsecured unsubordinated indebtedness issued by the Company.

Aggregate costs in connection with the August 2027 Notes issuance were $0.7 million, and were capitalized and deferred. As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, unamortized deferred debt costs related to the August 2027 Notes were $0.5 million and $0.5 million, respectively.

December 2027 Notes

On December 7, 2022, the Company issued and sold $51.75 million in aggregate principal amount of 8.00% interest-bearing unsecured Notes due 2027 (the "December 2027 Notes") under its shelf Registration Statement on Form N-2. The December 2027 Notes were issued pursuant to the Base Indenture and Second Supplemental Indenture, dated December 7, 2022, between the Company and the Trustee, U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association.

The December 2027 Notes bear an interest rate of 8.0% per year and are due on December 28, 2027. Interest on the December 2027 Notes will be due quarterly in arrears on March 1, June 1, September 1, and December 1 of each year, commencing March 1, 2023. The December 2027 Notes may be redeemed in whole or in part at any time or from time to time at the Company's option on or after December 31, 2024, at a redemption price of $25 per December 2027 Note plus accrued and unpaid interest payments otherwise payable for the then-current quarterly interest period accrued to the date fixed for redemption. The December 2027 Notes are general unsecured obligations of the Company that rank pari passu with the Company's existing and future unsecured, unsubordinated indebtedness.

Aggregate costs in connection with the December 2027 Notes issuance, including the underwriter's discount and commissions, were $1.8 million, and were capitalized and deferred. As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, unamortized deferred debt costs related to the December 2027 Notes were $1.4 million and $1.5 million, respectively.