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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One):
ý	QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2015
OR
o	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 1-13610

CIM COMMERCIAL TRUST CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Maryland (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	75-6446078 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
17950 Preston Road, Suite 600, Dallas, TX 75252 (Address of principal executive offices)	(972) 349-3200 (Registrant's telephone number)

        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 ý    NO o

        Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (Section 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to submit and post such files). YES ý    NO o

        Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer" and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Large accelerated filer o Accelerated filer o Non-accelerated filer o
(Do not check if a
smaller reporting company) Smaller reporting company ý

        Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 12b-2). YES o    NO ý

        As of May 5, 2015, the Registrant had outstanding 97,583,598 shares of common stock, par value $0.001 per share.

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PART I.	Financial Information
	Item 1.	Financial Statements
		Consolidated Balance Sheets—March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 (Unaudited)		2
		Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income—Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 (Unaudited)		3
		Consolidated Statements of Equity—Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 (Unaudited)		4
		Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows—Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 (Unaudited)		5
		Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)		6
	Item 2.	Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations		34
	Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk		45
	Item 4.	Controls and Procedures		45
PART II.	Other Information
	Item 1.	Legal Proceedings		46
	Item 1A.	Risk Factors		46
	Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds		46
	Item 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities		46
	Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures		46
	Item 5.	Other Information		46
	Item 6.	Exhibits		46

PART I
Financial Information

Item 1.
Financial Statements

CIM COMMERCIAL TRUST CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014

(In thousands, except share data)

	March 31, 2015			December 31, 2014
	(Unaudited)
ASSETS
Investments in real estate—net	$	1,704,408		$	1,715,937
Cash and cash equivalents		20,382			17,615
Restricted cash		6,820			8,861
Accounts receivable—net		12,049			10,754
Deferred rent receivable and charges—net		96,879			97,630
Other intangible assets—net		19,553			20,433
Other assets		23,407			14,653
Assets held for sale—net		222,224			208,799
TOTAL ASSETS	$	2,105,722		$	2,094,682
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
LIABILITIES:
Debt	$	641,818		$	608,714
Accounts payable and accrued expenses		31,638			35,512
Intangible liabilities—net		8,002			8,657
Due to related parties		10,469			9,186
Other liabilities		23,120			23,006
Liabilities associated with assets held for sale		49,029			49,791
Total liabilities		764,076			734,866
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 13)
EQUITY:
Common stock, $0.001 par value; 200,000,000 shares authorized; 97,690,863 and 97,688,863 shares issued; and 97,583,598 and 97,581,598 shares outstanding at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively		98			98
Additional paid-in capital		1,824,747			1,824,381
Distributions in excess of earnings		(479,237	)		(460,623	)
Stockholders' equity before treasury stock		1,345,608			1,363,856
Less: Treasury stock, at cost, 107,265 shares outstanding		(4,901	)		(4,901	)
Total stockholders' equity		1,340,707			1,358,955
Noncontrolling interests		939			861
Total equity		1,341,646			1,359,816
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY	$	2,105,722		$	2,094,682

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

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Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income

for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 and 2014

(In thousands, except per share data)

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2015			2014
	(Unaudited)
REVENUES:
Rental and other property income	$	63,398		$	59,822
Expense reimbursements		3,181			2,351
Interest and other income		660			424
		67,239			62,597
EXPENSES:
Rental and other property operating		32,709			29,586
Asset management fees and other fees to related parties		7,209			5,737
Interest		5,403			4,037
General and administrative		2,592			774
Transaction costs		428			468
Depreciation and amortization		19,128			16,629
		67,469			57,231
Bargain purchase gain (Note 2)		—			4,918
INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS		(230	)		10,284
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS:
Income from operations of assets held for sale		2,962			933
INCOME FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS		2,962			933
NET INCOME		2,732			11,217
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests		—			2
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO STOCKHOLDERS	$	2,732		$	11,219
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME	$	2,732		$	11,219
BASIC AND DILUTED INCOME PER SHARE:
Continuing operations	$	0.00		$	0.11
Discontinued operations	$	0.03		$	0.01
Net income	$	0.03		$	0.12
WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING:
Basic		97,582			95,934
Diluted		97,582			95,936

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

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Consolidated Statements of Equity

for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 and 2014

(In thousands, except per share data)

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
	Common Stock Outstanding		Common Stock Par Value		Preferred Stock Outstanding		Preferred Stock Par Value		Additional Paid-in Capital		Distributions In Excess Of Earnings			Treasury Stock			Noncontrolling Interests			Total Equity
	(Unaudited)
Balances, January 1, 2014		4,400,000	$	220		65,028,571	$	650	$	1,772,821	$	(399,953	)	$	—		$	2,745		$	1,376,483
Distributions pre-merger		—		—		—		—		—		(16,100	)		—			—			(16,100	)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests		—		—		—		—		—		—			—			(33	)		(33	)
Reverse acquisition capital transaction		2,119,244		111		—		—		49,400		—			(4,901	)		—			44,610
Common dividends ($0.05 per share)		—		—		—		—		—		(325	)		—			—			(325	)
Preferred dividends ($0.0403 per share)		—		—		—		—		—		(2,621	)		—			—			(2,621	)
Net income (loss)		—		—		—		—		—		11,219			—			(2	)		11,217
Balances, March 31, 2014		6,519,244	$	331	$	65,028,571	$	650	$	1,822,221	$	(407,780	)	$	(4,901	)	$	2,710		$	1,413,231

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2015
	Common Stock Outstanding		Common Stock Par Value		Additional Paid-in Capital		Distributions In Excess Of Earnings			Treasury Stock			Noncontrolling Interests			Total Equity
	(Unaudited)
Balances, January 1, 2015		97,581,598	$	98	$	1,824,381	$	(460,623	)	$	(4,901	)	$	861		$	1,359,816
Contributions from noncontrolling interests		—		—		—		—			—			110			110
Distributions to noncontrolling interests		—		—		—		—			—			(32	)		(32	)
Stock based compensation expense		2,000		—		366		—			—			—			366
Common dividends ($0.21875 per share)		—		—		—		(21,346	)		—			—			(21,346	)
Net income		—		—		—		2,732			—			—			2,732
Balances, March 31, 2015		97,583,598	$	98	$	1,824,747	$	(479,237	)	$	(4,901	)	$	939		$	1,341,646

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

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 and 2014

(In thousands)

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2015			2014
	(Unaudited)
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income	$	2,732		$	11,217
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Deferred rent and amortization of intangible assets, liabilities and lease inducements		(1,433	)		(550	)
Depreciation and amortization		19,128			16,629
Bargain purchase gain		—			(4,918	)
Straight line rent, below-market ground lease and amortization of intangible assets		482			467
Amortization of deferred loan costs		739			326
Amortization of premiums and discounts on debt		(232	)		(206	)
Unrealized premium adjustment		258			—
Amortization and accretion on loans receivable—net		(489	)		(313	)
Bad debt expense		651			118
Deferred income taxes		(30	)		—
Stock-based compensation		366			—
Loans funded, held for sale		(5,600	)		(1,193	)
Proceeds from sale of guaranteed loans		6,879			—
Principal collected on loans		223			89
Other operating activity		134			8
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable and interest receivable		(1,225	)		(22	)
Other assets		(9,690	)		(2,269	)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses		(2,081	)		(5,894	)
Deferred leasing costs		(1,588	)		(2,724	)
Other liabilities		(546	)		367
Due to related parties		1,283			896
Net cash provided by operating activities		9,961			12,028
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Additions to investments in real estate		(6,881	)		(7,225	)
Loans funded		(21,803	)		(400	)
Cash and cash equivalents acquired in connection with the merger		—			3,185
Principal collected on loans		6,888			2,154
Restricted cash		1,985			1,128
Other investing activity		95			22
Net cash used in investing activities		(19,716	)		(1,136	)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Payment of mortgages payable		(1,707	)		(1,603	)
Proceeds from unsecured credit facilities, revolving credit facility and term note, net		35,000			76,700
Payment of principal on secured borrowings—government guaranteed loans		(223	)		(89	)
Payment of deferred loan costs		(34	)		(225	)
Payment of dividends		(21,346	)		(2,946	)
Payment of special dividend and dividend assumed in acquisition		—			(59,286	)
Distributions pre-merger		—			(16,100	)
Contributions from noncontrolling interests		110			—
Noncontrolling interests' distributions		(32	)		(33	)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		11,768			(3,582	)
Cash balances included in assets held for sale		(9,183	)		(7,453	)
NET DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS		(7,170	)		(143	)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS:
Beginning of period		27,552			16,796
End of period	$	20,382		$	16,653
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash paid during the period for interest	$	5,174		$	4,742
Federal income taxes paid	$	30		$	—
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Additions to investments in real estate included in accounts payable and accrued expenses	$	5,483		$	3,018
Additions to deferred loan costs included in accounts payable and accrued expenses	$	33		$	55

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

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2015, AND DECEMBER 31, 2014, AND
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2015 AND 2014 (UNAUDITED)

1. ORGANIZATION AND OPERATIONS

        CIM Commercial Trust Corporation ("CIM Commercial") together with its wholly-owned subsidiaries (which, together with CIM Commercial may be referred to as "we," "us" or "our") primarily acquires, owns, and operates Class A and creative office properties in vibrant and improving urban communities throughout the United States. These communities are located in areas that include traditional downtown areas and suburban main streets, which have high barriers to entry, high population density, improving demographic trends and a propensity for growth. We also obtain income from the yield and other related fee income earned on our investments from our lending activities, which have principally been to borrowers in the hospitality industry. As discussed in Note 6, the lending segment is held for sale at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014. We were originally organized in 1993 as PMC Commercial Trust ("PMC Commercial"), a Texas real estate investment trust.

        On July 8, 2013, PMC Commercial entered into a merger agreement (the "Merger Agreement") with CIM Urban REIT, LLC ("CIM REIT") and subsidiaries of the respective parties. CIM REIT was a private commercial REIT and was the owner of CIM Urban Partners, LP ("CIM Urban"). The transaction (the "Merger") was completed on March 11, 2014 (the "Acquisition Date"). The Merger was accounted for as a reverse acquisition under the acquisition method of accounting with CIM Urban considered to be the accounting acquirer based upon the terms of the Merger Agreement. Based on the determination that CIM Urban was the accounting acquirer in the transaction, CIM Urban allocated the purchase price to the fair value of PMC Commercial's assets and liabilities as of the Acquisition Date.

        On April 28, 2014, PMC Commercial's charter was amended to increase the authorized shares of common stock of PMC Commercial from 100,000,000 to 1,000,000,000 shares (20,000,000 and 200,000,000 after giving effect to the reverse stock split described below) and PMC Commercial changed its state of incorporation (the "Reincorporation") from Texas to Maryland by means of a merger of PMC Commercial with and into a newly formed, wholly-owned Maryland corporation subsidiary. Also on April 28, 2014, we changed our name from "PMC Commercial Trust" to "CIM Commercial Trust Corporation." Our common stock ("Common Stock") is currently traded on the NASDAQ Global Market (symbol "CMCT").

        On April 28, 2014, we filed Articles of Amendment (the "Reverse Split Amendment") to effectuate a one-for-five reverse stock split of the Common Stock, effective April 29, 2014. Pursuant to the reverse stock split, each five shares of Common Stock issued and outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the reverse stock split were converted into one share of Common Stock. Fractional shares of Common Stock were not issued as a result of the reverse stock split; instead, holders of pre-split shares of Common Stock who otherwise would have been entitled to receive a fractional share of Common Stock received an amount in cash equal to the product of the fraction of a share multiplied by the closing price of the Common Stock (as adjusted for the one-for-five reverse stock split). In connection with and immediately following the filing of the Reverse Split Amendment, we filed Articles of Amendment (the "Par Value Amendment") to decrease the par value of the Common Stock issued and outstanding to $0.001 per share, effective April 29, 2014, subsequent to the effective time of the Reverse Split Amendment. All per share and outstanding share information has been presented to reflect the reverse stock split.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

AS OF MARCH 31, 2015, AND DECEMBER 31, 2014, AND
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2015 AND 2014 (UNAUDITED)

1. ORGANIZATION AND OPERATIONS (Continued)

        CIM Commercial has qualified and intends to continue to qualify as a real estate investment trust ("REIT"), as defined in the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

2. MERGER

        The Merger Agreement provided for the business combination of CIM REIT's wholly owned subsidiary, CIM Urban, and PMC Commercial. Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, an affiliate of CIM REIT received 4,400,000 shares of newly-issued PMC Commercial Common Stock and approximately 65,000,000 shares of newly-issued PMC Commercial preferred stock. Following the Merger and subsequent increase in our authorized number of shares, each share of preferred stock was converted into 1.4 shares of PMC Commercial Common Stock, resulting in the issuance of 95,440,000 shares of common stock in the aggregate in connection with the Merger, representing approximately 97.8% of PMC Commercial's outstanding shares of common stock.

        All shares of PMC Commercial Common Stock that were outstanding immediately prior to the closing of the Merger continued to remain outstanding following the Acquisition Date. In addition, stockholders of record of PMC Commercial at the close of the business day prior to the Acquisition Date received a special cash dividend of $27.50 per share of common stock plus that pro-rata portion of PMC Commercial's regular quarterly cash dividend accrued through the Acquisition Date, each of which was paid March 25, 2014.

        The Merger was accounted for as a reverse acquisition under the acquisition method of accounting with CIM Urban considered to be the accounting acquirer based upon the terms of the Merger Agreement. Based on the determination that CIM Urban was the accounting acquirer in the transaction, CIM Urban allocated the purchase price to the fair value of PMC Commercial's assets and liabilities as of the Acquisition Date.

        Accordingly, the accompanying financial statements include (1) the historical financial information for CIM Urban for all periods presented, (2) the assets and liabilities of PMC Commercial acquired on March 11, 2014 and still owned or held by us in the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2014 and March 31, 2015, respectively, and (3) the results of PMC Commercial's operations and cash flows in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income and cash flows from the Acquisition Date. The equity of CIM Commercial is the historical equity of CIM Urban retroactively restated to reflect the number of shares of stock issued by PMC Commercial pursuant to the Merger Agreement. In connection with the reverse acquisition, for purposes of presenting equity for CIM Commercial, the historical stockholders of PMC Commercial were deemed to have been issued 2,119,244 shares of Common Stock (2,226,509 shares of Common Stock, less 107,265 shares of treasury stock) on the Acquisition Date.

        Consideration Transferred—The fair value of the consideration transferred in the reverse acquisition is determined based on the number of shares of stock the accounting acquirer would have to issue to the stockholders of the accounting acquiree in order to provide the same ratio of ownership in the combined entity following the completion of the Merger, and was determined to be the outstanding stock of PMC Commercial as of the Acquisition Date. The fair value of the consideration transferred was based on the most reliable measure, which was determined to be the market price of

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

AS OF MARCH 31, 2015, AND DECEMBER 31, 2014, AND
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2015 AND 2014 (UNAUDITED)

2. MERGER (Continued)

PMC Commercial stock as of the Acquisition Date. The computation of the fair value of the consideration transferred, based on the market price of PMC Commercial stock on the Acquisition Date, is as follows:

	(in thousands, except per share data)
PMC Commercial common stock outstanding		2,119
Equity consideration price per share of common stock	$	21.05
Fair value of the equity consideration		44,610
Payment in cash—special dividend		58,279
Total purchase price	$	102,889

        Purchase Price Allocation—As CIM Urban was the accounting acquirer in the business combination, it has allocated the purchase price to PMC Commercial's individually identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values on the Acquisition Date. A bargain purchase gain was recorded as of the Acquisition Date in the amount equal to the excess of the fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired over the total purchase price.

        The following table summarizes the allocation of the purchase price:

	(in thousands)
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	3,185
Loans receivable		207,140
Accounts receivable and interest receivable		755
Other assets		5,396
Intangible assets		2,957
Total assets acquired		219,433
Liabilities
Debt		99,849
Accounts payable and accrued expenses		7,396
Special dividend liability and dividend payable		59,286
Other liabilities		3,374
Total liabilities assumed		169,905
Net identifiable assets acquired		49,528
Bargain purchase gain		(4,918	)
Net purchase price	$	44,610

        In order to allow CIM Commercial to increase its focus on Class A and creative office properties, our board of directors (the "Board of Directors") approved a plan for the lending business that, when

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

AS OF MARCH 31, 2015, AND DECEMBER 31, 2014, AND
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2015 AND 2014 (UNAUDITED)

2. MERGER (Continued)

completed, will result in the deconsolidation of the lending segment. As a result, the lending segment is held for sale at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 (see Note 6).

        Based on an arrangement with PMC Commercial, certain legal and due diligence expenses related to the Merger incurred by PMC Commercial during a certain period of time were reimbursed by CIM Urban. For the three months ended March 31, 2014, Merger related costs of $468,000 were included in transaction costs.

3. BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

        For more information regarding our significant accounting policies and estimates, please refer to "Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" contained in Note 3 to our consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2014, included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on March 16, 2015.

        Interim Financial Information—The accompanying interim consolidated financial statements of CIM Commercial have been prepared by our management in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP"). Certain information and note disclosures required for annual financial statements have been condensed or excluded pursuant to SEC rules and regulations. Accordingly, the interim consolidated financial statements do not include all of the information and notes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. The accompanying financial information reflects all adjustments which are, in the opinion of our management, of a normal recurring nature and necessary for a fair presentation of our financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods. Operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2015 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2015. Our accompanying interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto, included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 16, 2015.

        Principles of Consolidation—The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of CIM Commercial and its subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

        Investments in Real Estate—Real estate acquisitions are recorded at cost as of the acquisition date. Costs related to the acquisition of properties are expensed as incurred. Investments in real estate are stated at depreciated cost. Depreciation and amortization are recorded on a straight line basis over the estimated useful lives as follows:

Buildings and improvements	15 - 40 years
Furniture, fixtures, and equipment	3 - 5 years
Tenant improvements	Shorter of the useful lives or the
	terms of the related leases

        Improvements and replacements are capitalized when they extend the useful life, increase capacity, or improve the efficiency of the asset. Ordinary repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

AS OF MARCH 31, 2015, AND DECEMBER 31, 2014, AND
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2015 AND 2014 (UNAUDITED)

3. BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)

        Investments in real estate are evaluated for impairment on a quarterly basis or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount to the future net cash flows, undiscounted and without interest, expected to be generated by the asset. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the estimated fair value of the assets. The estimated fair value of the asset group identified for step two testing is based on either the income approach with market discount rate, terminal capitalization rate and rental rate assumptions being most critical, or on the sales comparison approach to similar properties. Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value, less costs to sell. No impairment of long-lived assets was recognized during the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014.

        Loans Receivable—Our loans receivable included in assets held for sale are carried at their unamortized principal balance less unamortized acquisition discounts and premiums, retained loan discounts and loan loss reserves. For loans originated under the Small Business Administration's ("SBA") 7(a) Guaranteed Loan Program ("SBA 7(a) Program"), we sell the portion of the loan that is guaranteed by the SBA. Upon sale of the SBA guaranteed portion of the loans, which are accounted for as sales, the unguaranteed portion of the loan retained by us is valued on a fair value basis and a discount (the "Retained Loan Discount") is recorded as a reduction in basis of the retained portion of the loan.

        At the Acquisition Date, the carrying value of our loans was adjusted to estimated fair market value and acquisition discounts of $33,907,000 were recorded, which are being accreted to interest income, included in income from operations of assets held for sale, using the effective interest method. Acquisition discounts of $25,201,000 remain as of March 31, 2015 which have not yet been accreted to income.

        A loan receivable is generally classified as non-accrual (a "Non-Accrual Loan") if (i) it is past due as to payment of principal or interest for a period of 60 days or more, (ii) any portion of the loan is classified as doubtful or is charged-off or (iii) if the repayment in full of the principal and/or interest is in doubt. Generally, loans are charged-off when management determines that we will be unable to collect any remaining amounts due under the loan agreement, either through liquidation of collateral or other means. Interest income, included in income from operations of assets held for sale, on a Non-Accrual Loan is recognized on either the cash basis or the cost recovery basis.

        On a quarterly basis, and more frequently if indicators exist, we evaluate the collectability of our loans receivable. Our evaluation of collectability involves judgment, estimates, and a review of the ability of the borrower to make principal and interest payments, the underlying collateral and the borrowers' business models and future operations in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 450-20, Contingencies—Loss Contingencies, and ASC 310-10, Receivables. For the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, $101,000 and no impairments on our loans receivable were recorded, respectively. We establish a general loan loss reserve when available information indicates that it is probable a loss has occurred based on the carrying value of the portfolio and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. Significant judgment is required in determining the

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

AS OF MARCH 31, 2015, AND DECEMBER 31, 2014, AND
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2015 AND 2014 (UNAUDITED)

3. BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)

general loan loss reserve, including estimates of the likelihood of default and the estimated fair value of the collateral. The general loan loss reserve includes those loans, which may have negative characteristics which have not yet become known to us. In addition to the reserves established on loans not considered impaired that have been evaluated under a specific evaluation, the general loan loss reserve uses a consistent methodology to determine a loss percentage to be applied to loan balances. These loss percentages are based on many factors, primarily cumulative and recent loss history and general economic conditions.

        Deferred Rent Receivable and Charges—Deferred rent receivable and charges consist of deferred rent, deferred loan costs and deferred leasing costs. Deferred rent receivable is $54,197,000 and $53,622,000 at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. Deferred loan costs, which represent legal and third-party fees incurred in connection with our borrowing activities, are capitalized and amortized to interest expense on a straight line basis over the life of the related loan, approximating the effective interest method. Deferred loan costs of $7,554,000 and $7,521,000 are presented net of accumulated amortization of $2,468,000 and $1,741,000 at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. Deferred leasing costs, which represent lease commissions and other direct costs associated with the acquisition of tenants, are capitalized and amortized on a straight line basis over the terms of the related leases. Deferred leasing costs of $55,825,000 and $55,145,000 are presented net of accumulated amortization of $18,229,000 and $16,917,000 at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.

        Noncontrolling Interests—Noncontrolling interests represent the interests in various properties owned by third parties.

        Discontinued Operations—We classify assets as held for sale when they meet the necessary criteria, which include: a) management commits to and actively embarks upon a plan to sell the assets, b) the assets to be sold are available for immediate sale in their present condition, c) the sale is expected to be completed within one year under terms usual and customary for such sales and d) actions required to complete the plan indicate that it is unlikely that significant changes to the plan will be made or that the plan will be withdrawn. We believe that we meet these criteria when the plan for sale has been approved by the Board of Directors, there are no known significant contingencies related to the sale and management believes it is probable that the sale will be completed within one year.

        Assets held for sale are recorded at the lower of cost or estimated fair value less cost to sell. Revenues and expenses of assets that are held for sale are presented as discontinued operations for all periods presented in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income.

        Consolidation Considerations for Our Investments in Real Estate—ASC 810-10, Consolidation, addresses how a business enterprise should evaluate whether it has a controlling interest in an entity through means other than voting rights that would require the entity to be consolidated. We analyze our investments in real estate in accordance with this accounting standard to determine whether they are variable interest entities, and if so, whether we are the primary beneficiary. Our judgment with respect to our level of influence or control over an entity and whether we are the primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity involves consideration of various factors, including the form of our

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

AS OF MARCH 31, 2015, AND DECEMBER 31, 2014, AND
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2015 AND 2014 (UNAUDITED)

3. BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)

ownership interest, our voting interest, the size of our investment (including loans), and our ability to participate in major policy-making decisions. Our ability to correctly assess our influence or control over an entity affects the presentation of these investments in our consolidated financial statements.

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

        Reclassifications—Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform with the current period presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on previously reported net income or cash flows.

        Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements—In April 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the "FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2014-08, Presentation of Financial Statements (Topic 205) and Property, Plant, and Equipment (Topic 360). Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity, which amends the definition of a discontinued operation and requires entities to provide additional disclosures about disposal transactions that do not meet the discontinued-operations criteria. The revised guidance is effective prospectively to all disposals (or classifications as held for sale) that occur in annual periods (and interim periods therein) beginning on or after December 15, 2014, with early adoption permitted. Entities are prohibited from applying the new ASU to any component, equity method investment, or acquired business that is classified as held for sale before the adoption date. We early adopted this guidance during the second quarter of 2014, and the adoption did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

        In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) which outlines a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and supersedes most current revenue recognition guidance, including the guidance on real estate de-recognition for most transactions. For public entities, the ASU is effective for annual reporting periods (including interim reporting periods within those periods) beginning after December 15, 2017. Early application is not permitted. Entities have the option of using either a full retrospective or a modified approach to adopt the guidance in the ASU. The modified approach provides entities relief from having to restate and present comparable prior-year financial statement information; however, entities will still need to evaluate existing contracts as of the date of initial adoption under the ASU to determine whether a cumulative adjustment is necessary. We are currently in the process of evaluating the impact of adoption of the new accounting guidance on our consolidated financial statements.

        In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-15 Presentation of Financial Statements—Going Concern (Subtopic 205-40) which requires an entity's management to evaluate whether there are conditions or events, when considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about the entity's ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date the financial statements are issued.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

AS OF MARCH 31, 2015, AND DECEMBER 31, 2014, AND
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2015 AND 2014 (UNAUDITED)

3. BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)

The ASU is effective for the annual reporting period ending after December 15, 2016, and for annual and interim periods thereafter. Early application is permitted. The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

        In February 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-02, Consolidation (Topic 810): Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis, which is intended to improve targeted areas of consolidation guidance for legal entities such as limited partnerships, limited liability corporations, and securitization structures (collateralized debt obligations, collateralized loan obligations, and mortgage-backed security transactions). In addition to reducing the number of consolidation models from four to two, the new standard simplifies the FASB Accounting Standards Codification and improves current GAAP by: placing more emphasis on risk of loss when determining a controlling financial interest; reducing the frequency of the application of related-party guidance when determining a controlling financial interest in a variable interest entity (VIE); and changing consolidation conclusions for public and private companies in several industries that typically make use of limited partnerships or VIEs. For public entities, the ASU is effective for annual reporting periods (including interim reporting periods within those periods) beginning after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in an interim period. ASU 2015-02 may be applied retrospectively in previously issued financial statements for one or more years with a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the first year restated. The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

        In March 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-03, Interest—Imputation of Interest
(Subtopic 835-30): Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs, which is intended to simplify the presentation of debt issuance costs. These amendments require that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, consistent with debt discounts. The recognition and measurement guidance for debt issuance costs are not affected by the amendments in this ASU. For public entities, the ASU is effective for annual reporting periods (including interim reporting periods within those periods) beginning after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted for financial statements that have not been previously issued. The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

AS OF MARCH 31, 2015, AND DECEMBER 31, 2014, AND
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2015 AND 2014 (UNAUDITED)

4. INVESTMENTS IN REAL ESTATE

        Investments in real estate consist of the following:

	March 31, 2015			December 31, 2014
	(in thousands)
Land	$	354,035		$	354,035
Land improvements		28,071			28,071
Buildings and improvements		1,503,492			1,501,603
Furniture, fixtures, and equipment		9,597			10,875
Tenant improvements		134,698			131,446
Work in progress		8,211			10,764
Investments in real estate		2,038,104			2,036,794
Accumulated depreciation		(333,696	)		(320,857	)
Net investments in real estate	$	1,704,408		$	1,715,937

        For the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, we recorded depreciation expense of $16,280,000 and $14,147,000, respectively.

5. OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

        A schedule of our intangible assets and liabilities and related accumulated amortization and accretion as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, is as follows:

	Assets															Liabilities
March 31, 2015	Acquired Above-Market Leases			Acquired In-Place Leases			Tax Abatement			Franchise Affiliation Fee			Acquired Below-Market Ground Lease			Acquired Below-Market Leases
	(in thousands)
Gross balance	$	1,936		$	22,660		$	4,273		$	3,936		$	11,685		$	(20,312	)
Accumulated amortization		(1,652	)		(16,979	)		(1,909	)		(3,080	)		(1,317	)		12,310
	$	284		$	5,681		$	2,364		$	856		$	10,368		$	(8,002	)
Average useful life (in years)		7			8			8			10			84			8

	Assets															Liabilities
December 31, 2014	Acquired Above-Market Leases			Acquired In-Place Leases			Tax Abatement			Franchise Affiliation Fee			Acquired Below-Market Ground Lease			Acquired Below-Market Leases
	(in thousands)
Gross balance	$	2,402		$	22,680		$	4,273		$	3,936		$	11,685		$	(20,333	)
Accumulated amortization		(2,039	)		(16,470	)		(1,771	)		(2,981	)		(1,282	)		11,676
	$	363		$	6,210		$	2,502		$	955		$	10,403		$	(8,657	)
Average useful life (in years)		7			8			8			10			84			8

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

AS OF MARCH 31, 2015, AND DECEMBER 31, 2014, AND
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2015 AND 2014 (UNAUDITED)

5. OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Continued)

        The amortization of the above-market leases which decreased rental and other property income was $79,000 and $337,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The amortization of the below-market leases included in rental and other property income was $655,000 and $648,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The amortization of in-place leases included in depreciation and amortization expense was $529,000 and $612,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Included in depreciation and amortization expense is franchise affiliation fee amortization of $99,000 for each of the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014. The amortization of advance bookings included in depreciation and amortization expense was $0 and $67,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Tax abatement amortization of $138,000 for each of the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, and the amortization of below-market ground lease obligation of $35,000 for each of the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 are included in rental and other property operating expenses.

        A schedule of future amortization and accretion of acquisition related intangible assets and liabilities as of March 31, 2015 is as follows:

	Assets										Liabilities
Years Ending December 31,	Acquired Above-Market Leases		Acquired In-Place Leases		Tax Abatement		Franchise Affiliation Fee		Acquired Below-Market Ground Lease		Acquired Below-Market Leases
	(in thousands)
2015 (Nine months ending December 31, 2015)	$	162	$	1,312	$	413	$	295	$	105	$	(1,914	)
2016		88		1,346		551		394		140		(2,502	)
2017		26		915		551		167		140		(2,399	)
2018		8		666		551		—		140		(963	)
2019		—		488		298		—		140		(224	)
Thereafter		—		954		—		—		9,703		—
	$	284	$	5,681	$	2,364	$	856	$	10,368	$	(8,002	)

6. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

        We have reflected the lending segment, which was acquired on the Acquisition Date as disclosed in Note 2, as held for sale at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, based on a plan approved by the Board of Directors to sell the lending business that, when completed, will result in the deconsolidation of the lending segment. In connection with our plan, we have expensed transaction costs of $163,000 incurred during the three months ended March 31, 2015.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

AS OF MARCH 31, 2015, AND DECEMBER 31, 2014, AND
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2015 AND 2014 (UNAUDITED)

6. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (Continued)

        The following is a reconciliation of the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities that are classified as held for sale on the consolidated balance sheets as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014:

	March 31, 2015		December 31, 2014
	(in thousands)
Assets held for sale
Loans receivable—net	$	203,248	$	189,052
Cash and cash equivalents		9,183		9,937
Restricted cash		972		916
Accounts receivable and interest receivable—net		650		738
Other intangible assets		2,957		2,957
Other assets		5,214		5,199
Total assets held for sale	$	222,224	$	208,799
Liabilities associated with assets held for sale
Debt	$	41,635	$	41,901
Accounts payable and accrued expenses		2,575		2,709
Other liabilities		4,819		5,181
Total liabilities associated with assets held for sale	$	49,029	$	49,791

        Loans receivable—net consist of the following:

	March 31, 2015			December 31, 2014
	(in thousands)
Commercial mortgage loans	$	104,067		$	108,864
SBA 7(a) loans, subject to secured borrowings		41,068			41,328
SBA 7(a) loans		38,455			38,707
Commercial real estate loans		19,639			—
Loans receivable		203,229			188,899
Deferred capitalized costs—net		281			292
Loan loss reserves		(262	)		(139	)
Net loans receivable	$	203,248		$	189,052

        Commercial Mortgage Loans—Represents loans to small businesses collateralized by first liens on the real estate of the related business.

        SBA 7(a) Loans, Subject to Secured Borrowings—Represents the government guaranteed portion of loans which were sold with the proceeds received from the sale reflected as "secured borrowings—government guaranteed loans". There is no credit risk associated with these loans since the SBA has guaranteed payment of the principal.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

AS OF MARCH 31, 2015, AND DECEMBER 31, 2014, AND
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2015 AND 2014 (UNAUDITED)

6. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (Continued)

        SBA 7(a) Loans—Represents the non-government guaranteed retained portion of loans originated under the SBA 7(a) Program and the government guaranteed portion of loans that have not yet been fully funded or sold.

        Commercial Real Estate Loans—Represents a mezzanine loan secured by an indirect ownership interest in an entity that either directly or indirectly owns parcels of commercial real estate. It is short term and has a variable interest rate.

        Debt consists of the following:

	March 31, 2015		December 31, 2014
	(in thousands)
Secured borrowing principal on loans sold for a premium and excess spread—variable rate, reset quarterly, based on prime rate with weighted average coupon rate of 3.92%	$	33,465	$	33,654
Secured borrowing principal on loans sold for excess spread, variable rate, reset quarterly, based on prime rate with weighted average coupon rate of 1.58%		5,051		5,085
		38,516		38,739
Premiums on loans sold for a premium and excess spread		3,119		3,162
Total secured borrowings—government guaranteed loans	$	41,635	$	41,901

        Secured Borrowings—Government Guaranteed Loans—Represents sold SBA 7(a) Program loans which are treated as secured borrowings since the loan sales did not meet the derecognition criteria provided for in ASC 860-30, Transfers and Servicing. To the extent secured borrowings include cash premiums, these premiums are included in secured borrowings and amortized as a reduction to interest expense over the life of the loan using the effective interest method and fully amortized when the loan is repaid in full.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

AS OF MARCH 31, 2015, AND DECEMBER 31, 2014, AND
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2015 AND 2014 (UNAUDITED)

6. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (Continued)

        Future principal payments on our debt (face value) at March 31, 2015 are as follows:

Years Ending December 31,	Secured Borrowings Principal(1)
	(in thousands)
2015 (Nine months ending December 31, 2015)	$	925
2016		1,272
2017		1,314
2018		1,361
2019		1,410
Thereafter		32,234
	$	38,516

(1)

Principal payments are generally dependent upon cash flows received from the underlying loans. Our estimate of their repayment is based on scheduled principal payments on the underlying loans. Our estimate will differ from actual amounts to the extent we experience prepayments and/or loan liquidations or charge-offs. No payment is due unless payments are received from the borrowers on the underlying loans.

        The following is a reconciliation of the revenue and expenses classified as discontinued operations on the consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive income for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and the period from the Acquisition Date through March 31, 2014:

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2015		From the Acquisition Date through March 31, 2014
	(in thousands)
Revenue—Interest and other income	$	5,178	$	1,526
Expenses:
Interest expense		301		180
Fees to related party		1,143		—
General and administrative		574		405
Provision for income taxes		198		8
Total expenses		2,216		593
Income from operations of assets held for sale	$	2,962	$	933

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

AS OF MARCH 31, 2015, AND DECEMBER 31, 2014, AND
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2015 AND 2014 (UNAUDITED)

7. DEBT

        Information on our debt is as follows:

	March 31, 2015			December 31, 2014
	(in thousands)
Mortgage loan with a fixed interest rate of 7.66% per annum, with monthly payments of principal and interest. The loan has a 20-year amortization schedule with a $25,324,000 balance due on December 1, 2015. The loan is nonrecourse.	$	26,395		$	26,783
Mortgage loan with a fixed interest rate of 4.50% per annum, with monthly payments of interest only for 10 years, and payments of interest and principal starting in February 2022. The loan has a $42,008,000 balance due on January 5, 2027. The loan is nonrecourse.		46,000			46,000
Mortgage loan with a fixed interest rate of 5.56% per annum, with monthly payments of principal and interest. The loan has a 10-year amortization schedule with a $12,288,000 balance due on July 1, 2015. The loan is nonrecourse. The loan was paid in full in April 2015.		12,364			12,442
Mortgage loan with a fixed interest rate of 6.65% per annum, with monthly payments of principal and interest. The loan has a 25-year amortization schedule with a $21,136,000 balance due on July 15, 2018. The loan is nonrecourse.		31,363			32,070
Mortgage loan with a fixed interest rate of 5.06% per annum, with monthly payments of principal and interest, and a balance of $33,068,000 due on September 1, 2015. The loan is nonrecourse.		33,508			33,734
Mortgage loans with a fixed interest rate of 5.39% per annum, with monthly payments of principal and interest, and a balance of $35,695,000 due on March 1, 2021. The loans are nonrecourse.		40,352			40,526
Mortgage loan with a fixed interest rate of 5.18% per annum, with monthly payments of principal and interest, and a balance of $26,232,000 due on June 5, 2021. The loan is nonrecourse.		30,158			30,292
		220,140			221,847
Premiums and discounts on assumed mortgages		1,754			1,961
Total Mortgages Payable		221,894			223,808
Junior subordinated notes with a variable interest rate which resets quarterly based on the 90-day LIBOR plus 3.25%, with quarterly interest only payments. Balance due at maturity on March 30, 2035.		27,070			27,070
Unsecured credit facilities		395,000			360,000
		422,070			387,070
Discount on junior subordinated notes		(2,146	)		(2,164	)
Total Other		419,924			384,906
Total Debt	$	641,818		$	608,714

        The mortgages payable are secured by deeds of trust on certain of the properties and assignments of rents.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

AS OF MARCH 31, 2015, AND DECEMBER 31, 2014, AND
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2015 AND 2014 (UNAUDITED)

7. DEBT (Continued)

        The junior subordinated notes may be redeemed at par at our option.

        In February 2012, CIM Urban entered into an unsecured revolving line of credit with a bank syndicate, which allowed for maximum borrowings of $100,000,000. Outstanding advances under the line of credit bore interest at LIBOR plus 1.75% to 2.50% until August 2013. In August 2013, the unsecured revolving line was amended, and outstanding advances under the line bore interest at LIBOR plus 1.25% to 1.85%. The line of credit was also subject to an unused commitment fee of 0.25% or 0.35% depending on the amount of aggregate unused commitments. This line of credit was terminated and repaid in full in September 2014.

        In August 2013, CIM Urban entered into another unsecured revolving line of credit with a bank syndicate, as amended in April 2014, which allowed for maximum borrowings of $200,000,000. Outstanding advances under the line bore interest at LIBOR plus 1.25% to 1.85%. The line of credit was also subject to an unused commitment fee of 0.25% or 0.35% depending on the amount of aggregate unused commitments. This line of credit was terminated and repaid in full in September 2014.

        In September 2014, CIM Commercial entered into an $850,000,000 unsecured credit facility with a bank syndicate consisting of a $450,000,000 revolver, a $325,000,000 term loan and a $75,000,000 delayed-draw term loan. The credit facility can be increased to $1,150,000,000 under certain conditions. CIM Commercial is subject to certain financial maintenance covenants and a minimum property ownership condition. Outstanding advances under the revolver bear interest at (i) the base rate, plus 0.20% to 1.00% or (ii) LIBOR plus 1.20% to 2.00%, depending on the maximum consolidated leverage ratio. Outstanding advances under the term loans bear interest at (i) the base rate, plus 0.15% to 0.95% or (ii) LIBOR plus 1.15% to 1.95%, depending on the maximum consolidated leverage ratio. The revolver is also subject to an unused commitment fee of 0.15% or 0.25% depending on the amount of aggregate unused commitments. The delayed draw term loan is also subject to an unused line fee of 0.25%. The credit facility matures in September 2016 and provides for two one-year extension options under certain conditions. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, $395,000,000 and $360,000,000, respectively, was outstanding under the credit facility and $455,000,000 and $490,000,000, respectively, was available for future borrowings. Proceeds from the unsecured credit facility were used for acquisitions, general corporate purposes and to repay $323,000,000 outstanding under our unsecured credit facilities. At March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the interest rate on our unsecured credit facility ranged from 1.32% to 1.38% and 1.31% to 1.37%, respectively.

        In May 2015, CIM Commercial entered into an unsecured term loan facility with a bank syndicate pursuant to which CIM Commercial can borrow up to a maximum of $385,000,000. The term loan facility ranks pari passu with CIM Commercial's existing credit facility; covenants under the term loan facility are substantially the same as those in the existing credit facility. Outstanding advances under the term loan facility bear interest at (i) the base rate plus 0.60% to 1.25% or (ii) LIBOR plus 1.60% to 2.25%, depending on the maximum consolidated leverage ratio. The unused portion of the term loan facility is also subject to an unused fee of 0.20%. With some exceptions, any prepayment of the term loan facility prior to May 2017 will be subject to a prepayment fee up to 2% of the outstanding principal amount. The term loan facility matures in May 2022. As of May 8, 2015, no amount has been drawn under the term loan facility. We have six months to draw on the term loan facility. Proceeds

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

AS OF MARCH 31, 2015, AND DECEMBER 31, 2014, AND
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2015 AND 2014 (UNAUDITED)

7. DEBT (Continued)

from the term loan facility may be used for acquisitions, refinancing of existing indebtedness and other general corporate purposes.

        At March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, we were in compliance with all of our respective financial covenants.

        At March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, accrued interest and unused commitment fees payable of $999,000 and $967,000, respectively, are included in accounts payable and accrued expenses.

        Future principal payments on our debt (face value) at March 31, 2015 are as follows:

Years Ending December 31,	Mortgages Payable		Other(1)		Total
	(in thousands)
2015 (Nine Months Ending December 31, 2015)	$	75,348	$	—	$	75,348
2016		4,354		395,000		399,354
2017		4,642		—		4,642
2018		24,300		—		24,300
2019		1,519		—		1,519
Thereafter		109,977		27,070		137,047
	$	220,140	$	422,070	$	642,210

(1)

Represents the junior subordinated notes and unsecured credit facility.

8. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS

        On March 11, 2014, we granted Common Stock awards of 2,000 restricted shares of Common Stock to each of the independent members of the Board of Directors (6,000 in aggregate) which awards were effective upon the receipt of stockholder approval of the amendment of the 2005 Equity Incentive Plan. The shares of Common Stock vested in March 2015 based on a year of continuous service. Compensation expense related to these restricted shares of Common Stock was recognized over the vesting period. We recorded compensation expense of $32,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2015 related to these restricted shares of Common Stock.

        We issued an aggregate of 4,000 restricted shares of Common Stock to two of our executive officers comprised of 2,000 shares of Common Stock issued on May 6, 2014 and 2,000 shares of Common Stock issued on March 6, 2015. The restricted shares of Common Stock vest based on two years of continuous service with one-third of the shares of Common Stock vesting immediately upon issuance and one-third vesting at the end of each of the next two years. Compensation expense related to these restricted shares of Common Stock is being recognized over the vesting period. We recognized compensation expense of $18,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2015 related to these restricted shares of Common Stock.

        As of March 31, 2015, there was $30,000 of total unrecognized compensation expense related to these restricted shares of Common Stock which will be recognized over the next two years.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

AS OF MARCH 31, 2015, AND DECEMBER 31, 2014, AND
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2015 AND 2014 (UNAUDITED)

9. EARNINGS PER SHARE ("EPS")

        The computations of basic EPS are based on our weighted average shares outstanding. The basic weighted average common shares outstanding were 97,582,000 and 95,934,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. For the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, the weighted average shares outstanding were increased by 0 and 2,000 shares to reflect the dilutive effect of stock options.

        For purposes of calculating basic EPS for the three months ended March 31, 2014, the approximately 65,000,000 shares of preferred stock issued in connection with the Merger were assumed to have been converted into 91,040,000 shares of Common Stock. As of the Acquisition Date, a subsidiary of CIM REIT had agreed to vote its 97.8% post-Merger ownership of CIM Commercial in favor of an increase in the number of authorized CIM Commercial shares of Common Stock to one billion (200,000,000 after giving effect to the reverse stock split), thereby satisfying the condition for the automatic conversion of these shares. The actual conversion of the shares of preferred stock to shares of Common Stock occurred on April 29, 2014.

10. DIVIDENDS DECLARED

        Dividends declared during the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 consisted of the following:

        On March 6, 2015, we declared a common share dividend of $0.21875 per share of Common Stock which was paid on March 27, 2015.

        CIM Urban paid a distribution of $16,100,000 prior to the Acquisition Date ($0.1685 per share of Common Stock, as converted).

        In addition, dividends of $59,286,000 ($27.975 per share of Common Stock) were paid to the PMC Commercial stockholders in connection with the Merger, which includes the $27.50 per share of Common Stock special dividend plus the $0.475 pro rata portion of PMC Commercial's regular quarterly cash dividend.

        On March 24, 2014, we declared a common share dividend of $0.05 per share of Common Stock and a preferred dividend of $0.0403 per share of preferred stock ($0.0285 per share of Common Stock as converted) which were paid on March 28, 2014.

11. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

        A fair value measurement is based on the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. The hierarchy for inputs used in measuring fair value is as follows:

Level 1 Inputs—Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities

Level 2 Inputs—Observable inputs other than quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities

Level 3 Inputs—Unobservable inputs

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

AS OF MARCH 31, 2015, AND DECEMBER 31, 2014, AND
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2015 AND 2014 (UNAUDITED)

11. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Continued)

        In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the level within which the fair value measurement is categorized is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

        The estimated fair values of those financial instruments which are not recorded at fair value on a recurring basis on our consolidated balance sheets were as follows:

	March 31, 2015				December 31, 2014
	Carrying Amount		Estimated Fair Value		Carrying Amount		Estimated Fair Value		Level
	(in thousands)
Assets held for sale:
Loans receivable subject to credit risk	$	142,256	$	149,040	$	147,648	$	154,252		3
SBA 7(a) loans receivable, subject to secured borrowings		41,353		41,635		41,404		41,901		3
Commercial real estate loans		19,639		19,639		—		—		3
Liabilities:
Secured borrowings—government guaranteed loans, included in liabilities associated with assets held for sale		41,635		41,635		41,901		41,901		3
Junior subordinated notes		24,924		24,936		24,906		24,877		3
Mortgages payable		221,894		230,401		223,808		231,806		3
Unsecured credit facilities		395,000		395,000		360,000		360,000		3

        Management's estimation of the fair value of our financial instruments is based on a Level 3 valuation in the fair value hierarchy established for disclosure of how a company values its financial instruments. In general, quoted market prices from active markets for the identical financial instrument (Level 1 inputs), if available, should be used to value a financial instrument. If quoted prices are not available for the identical financial instrument, then a determination should be made if Level 2 inputs are available. Level 2 inputs include quoted prices for similar financial instruments in active markets for identical or similar financial instruments in markets that are not active (i.e., markets in which there are few transactions for the financial instruments, the prices are not current, price quotations vary substantially, or in which little information is released publicly). There is limited reliable market information for our financial instruments and we utilize other methodologies for valuation purposes since there are no Level 1 or Level 2 determinations available. Accordingly, Level 3 inputs are used to measure fair value.

        In general, estimates of fair value may differ from the carrying amounts of the financial assets and liabilities primarily as a result of the effects of discounting future cash flows. Considerable judgment is required to interpret market data and develop estimates of fair value. Accordingly, the estimates presented are made at a point in time and may not be indicative of the amounts we could realize in a current market exchange.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

AS OF MARCH 31, 2015, AND DECEMBER 31, 2014, AND
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2015 AND 2014 (UNAUDITED)

11. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Continued)

        Loans Receivable Subject to Credit Risk—Loans receivable were initially recorded at estimated fair value at the Acquisition Date. Loans receivable originated subsequent to the Acquisition Date are recorded at cost upon origination and adjusted by net loan origination fees and discounts. In order to determine the estimated fair value of our loans receivable, we use a present value technique for the anticipated future cash flows using certain assumptions. At March 31, 2015 our assumptions included discount rates ranging from 6.75% to 15.00% and prepayment rates of 15.00%. At December 31, 2014, our assumptions included discount rates ranging from 5.90% to 14.90% and prepayment rates of 15.00%.

        SBA 7(a) Loans Receivable, Subject to Secured Borrowings—Represents the government guaranteed portion of loans which were sold with the proceeds received from the sale reflected as secured borrowings—government guaranteed loans (a liability associated with assets held for sale on our consolidated balance sheets (Note 6)). There is no credit risk associated with these loans since the SBA has guaranteed payment of the principal. In order to determine the estimated fair value of these loans receivable, we use a present value technique for the anticipated future cash flows taking into consideration the lack of credit risk using a prepayment rate of 15.00%.

        Commercial Real Estate Loans—In order to determine the estimated fair value of our commercial real estate loans receivable which consisted of one mezzanine loan, we use a present value technique for the anticipated future cash flows using certain assumptions including a discount rate of 9.7%. There is no prepayment anticipated and no potential credit deterioration anticipated on this loan.

        Secured Borrowings—Government Guaranteed Loans—The carrying amount of secured borrowings—government guaranteed loans approximates fair value, as the interest rates on these secured borrowings approximate current market interest rates. Includes the unamortized deferred cash premiums collected on the sale of the government guaranteed portions of the related loans, which are included in liabilities associated with assets held for sale.

        Junior Subordinated Notes—The fair value of the junior subordinated notes is estimated based on current interest rates available for debt instruments with similar terms. Discounted cash flow analysis is generally used to estimate the fair value of our junior subordinated notes. The rate used was 4.10% and 3.83% at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.

        Unsecured Credit Facilities—The carrying amount is a reasonable estimation of fair value as the interest rates on the unsecured credit facilities are variable and are at current market interest rates.

        Mortgage Notes Payable—The fair values of mortgage notes are estimated based on current interest rates available for debt instruments with similar terms. The fair value of our mortgages payable is sensitive to fluctuations in interest rates. Discounted cash flow analysis is generally used to estimate the fair value of our mortgages payable, using rates ranging from 3.94% to 4.04% for the period ended March 31, 2015 and 3.92% to 4.12% for the year ended December 31, 2014.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

AS OF MARCH 31, 2015, AND DECEMBER 31, 2014, AND
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2015 AND 2014 (UNAUDITED)

12. RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS

        CIM Urban REIT Management, LP (the "Advisor"), an affiliate of CIM REIT, provides asset management services to CIM Urban. For these services, CIM Urban pays asset management fees to the Advisor on a quarterly basis in arrears. The fee is calculated as a percentage of the daily average gross fair value of our investments, as defined, as follows:

Daily Average Gross Fair Value of CIM Urban's Investments
				Quarterly Fee Percentage
From Greater of		To and Including
(in thousands)
$	—	$	500,000		0.2500	%
	500,000		1,000,000		0.2375	%
	1,000,000		1,500,000		0.2250	%
	1,500,000		4,000,000		0.2125	%
	4,000,000		20,000,000		0.1000	%

        The Advisor earned asset management fees of $6,142,000 and $5,681,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. At March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, asset management fees of $6,242,000 and $5,867,000, respectively, were due to the Advisor.

        CIM Management, Inc. and certain of its affiliates (collectively, the "CIM Management Entities"), all affiliates of CIM REIT, provide property management, leasing, and development services to CIM Urban. The CIM Management Entities earned property management fees, which are included in rental and other property operating expenses, totaling $1,463,000 and $1,259,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. CIM Urban also reimbursed the CIM Management Entities $2,057,000 and $2,044,000 during the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, for the cost of on-site personnel incurred on behalf of CIM Urban, which is included in rental and other property operating expenses. The CIM Management Entities earned leasing commissions of $53,000 and $512,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, which were capitalized to deferred charges. In addition, the CIM Management Entities earned development management fees of $225,000 and $87,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, which were capitalized to investments in real estate.

        At March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, fees payable and expense reimbursements due to the CIM Management Entities of $2,726,000 and $2,518,000, respectively, are included in due to related parties. Also included in due to related parties at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 was $101,000 and $76,000, respectively, due to the CIM Management Entities and related parties.

        On the Acquisition Date, pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement, CIM Commercial and its subsidiaries entered into the Master Services Agreement (the "Master Services Agreement") with CIM Service Provider, LLC (the "Manager") pursuant to which the Manager provides or arranges for other service providers to provide management and administration services to CIM Commercial and its subsidiaries following the Merger. Pursuant to the Master Services Agreement, CIM Commercial pays a base service fee (the "Base Service Fee") to the Manager equal to $1,000,000 per year (subject to an annual escalation by a specified inflation factor beginning on January 1, 2015), payable quarterly in arrears. Based on the annual escalation factor, the Base Service Fee for 2015 is $1,010,000. The Base

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

AS OF MARCH 31, 2015, AND DECEMBER 31, 2014, AND
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2015 AND 2014 (UNAUDITED)

12. RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Continued)

Service Fee began to accrue on the Acquisition Date and was pro-rated based on the number of days during the first quarter in which the Master Services Agreement was in effect. For the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, the Manager earned a Base Service Fee of $253,000 and $56,000, respectively. In addition, pursuant to the terms of the Master Services Agreement, the Manager may receive compensation for performing certain services for CIM Commercial and its subsidiaries that are not covered under the Base Service Fee. During the three months ended March 31, 2015, such services performed by the Manager included accounting, tax, reporting, internal audit, legal, compliance, risk management, IT, human resources and corporate communications. The Manager's compensation is based on the salaries and benefits of the employees of the Manager and/or its affiliates who performed these services (allocated based on the percentage of time spent on the affairs of CIM Commercial and its subsidiaries). For the three months ended March 31, 2015, we expensed $691,000 for such services. At March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, $1,400,000 and $725,000 was due to the Manager, respectively.

        As of January 1, 2015, all of our employees moved to CIM SBA Staffing, LLC, ("CIM SBA"), an affiliate of CIM Group, L.P., except for two of our executives, who became jointly employed by us and CIM SBA and their employment agreements with us continue in full force and effect. In connection with this move, on January 1, 2015, we entered into a Staffing and Reimbursement Agreement with CIM SBA and our subsidiary, PMC Commercial Lending, LLC, which provides that CIM SBA will provide personnel and resources to us and that we will reimburse CIM SBA for the costs and expenses of providing such personnel and resources. For the three months ended March 31, 2015, we expensed $1,143,000 and $123,000 related to services subject to reimbursement by us under this agreement which are included in discontinued operations and asset management fees and other fees to related parties, respectively.

13. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

        Loan Commitments—Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer provided the terms established in the contract are met. Our outstanding loan commitments and approvals to fund loans were $24,684,000 at March 31, 2015, the majority of which were for prime-based loans to be originated by our SBA 7(a) subsidiary, the government guaranteed portion of which is intended to be sold. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates. Since some commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements.

        General—In connection with the ownership and operation of real estate properties, we have certain obligations for the payment of tenant improvement allowances and lease commissions in connection with new leases and renewals. CIM Commercial had a total of $22,807,000 in future obligations under leases to fund tenant improvements and other future construction obligations at March 31, 2015.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

AS OF MARCH 31, 2015, AND DECEMBER 31, 2014, AND
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2015 AND 2014 (UNAUDITED)

13. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Continued)

        Employment Agreements—We have employment agreements with two of our executive officers. Under certain circumstances, as defined within the agreements, the agreements provide for (1) severance compensation or change in control payments to the executive officer in an amount equal to 2.99 times the average of the last three years annual compensation paid to the executive officer and (2) death and disability payments in an amount equal to two times and one time, respectively, the annual salary paid to the executive officer. In addition, to the extent the executive is employed by us on January 1, 2016 and such executive is not entitled to any disability, death or severance payments, the executive would receive share awards as a retention bonus which would vest immediately upon grant. In aggregate, the executive officers would receive 105,000 share awards. We recorded compensation expense of $316,000 during the three months ended March 31, 2015 related to these share awards. At March 31, 2015, there was $947,000 of total unrecognized compensation expense relating to these share awards that will be recognized during 2015.

        Litigation—At December 31, 2014, we recorded a liability of $4,475,000 at one of our multifamily investments. The $4,475,000 liability, together with an additional tax abatement reimbursement related to the period from January 1, 2015 to March 11, 2015, was settled in February 2015 for a total of $4,721,000. Prior to our acquisition of the property, the former owners of the property enrolled the property in a property tax abatement program under Section 421-a of the New York Real Property Tax Law. At the time we acquired the property, the property was being used for corporate housing. This use continued from the time of acquisition and terminated in March 2015. The New York State Attorney General's office recently determined that the use of the property for corporate housing was inconsistent with the tax abatement program. In cooperation with the New York State Attorney General, we refunded the tax abatements received during the period we owned the property while it was being used for corporate housing. Our agreement with the New York State Attorney General does not affect the ability of the property to receive tax abatements in the future.

        We are not currently involved in any other material pending or threatened legal proceeding nor, to our knowledge, is any material legal proceeding currently threatened against us, other than routine litigation arising in the ordinary course of business. In the normal course of business, we are periodically party to certain legal actions and proceedings involving matters that are generally incidental to our business. While the outcome of these legal actions and proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty, in management's opinion, the resolution of these legal proceedings and actions will not have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

        SBA Related—If the SBA establishes that a loss on an SBA guaranteed loan is attributable to significant technical deficiencies in the manner in which the loan was originated, funded or serviced under the SBA 7(a) Program, the SBA may seek recovery of the principal loss related to the deficiency from us. With respect to the guaranteed portion of SBA loans that have been sold, the SBA will first honor its guarantee and then seek compensation from us in the event that a loss is deemed to be attributable to technical deficiencies. Based on historical experience, we do not expect that this contingency is probable to be asserted. However, if asserted, it could have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

AS OF MARCH 31, 2015, AND DECEMBER 31, 2014, AND
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2015 AND 2014 (UNAUDITED)

13. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Continued)

        Environmental Matters—In connection with the ownership and operation of real estate properties, we may be potentially liable for costs and damages related to environmental matters, including asbestos-containing materials. We have not been notified by any governmental authority of any noncompliance, liability, or other claim in connection with any of the properties, and we are not aware of any other environmental condition with respect to any of the properties that management believes will have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

        Rent Expense—The ground lease for a property provides for current annual rent of $437,000, payable quarterly, with increases on June 1, 2015, and every five years thereafter based on the greater of 15% or 50% of the increase in the Consumer Price Index during a five-year adjustment period. In addition, commencing on June 1, 2040 and June 1, 2065, the rent payable during the balance of the lease term shall be increased by an amount equal to 10% of the rent payable during the immediately preceding lease year. The lease term is through May 31, 2089. If the landlord decides to sell the leased property, we have the right of first refusal.

        Rent expense under this lease, which includes straight line rent and amortization of acquired below-market ground lease, was $438,000 for each of the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014. We record rent expense on a straight line basis. Straight line rent liability of $11,332,000 and $11,038,000 is included in other liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.

        We lease office space in Dallas, Texas under a lease which expires in May 2018. We recorded rent expense of $58,000 and $16,000 included in discontinued operations, for the three months ended March 31, 2015, and the period from the Acquisition Date through March 31, 2014, respectively.

        Scheduled future noncancelable minimum lease payments at March 31, 2015 are as follows:

Years Ending December 31,	(in thousands)
2015 (Nine months ending December 31, 2015)	$	470
2016		743
2017		749
2018		607
2019		503
Thereafter		128,528
	$	131,600

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

AS OF MARCH 31, 2015, AND DECEMBER 31, 2014, AND
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2015 AND 2014 (UNAUDITED)

14. FUTURE MINIMUM LEASE RENTALS

        Future minimum rental revenues under long-term operating leases at March 31, 2015, excluding tenant reimbursements of certain costs, are summarized as follows:

Years Ending December 31,	Governmental Tenants		Other Tenants		Total
	(in thousands)
2015 (Nine months ending December 31, 2015)	$	41,272	$	76,546	$	117,818
2016		47,190		92,431		139,621
2017		41,992		87,184		129,176
2018		39,605		68,230		107,835
2019		38,207		57,136		95,343
Thereafter		118,522		196,140		314,662
	$	326,788	$	577,667	$	904,455

15. CONCENTRATIONS

        Tenant Revenue Concentrations—Rental revenues from the U.S. General Services Administration and other government agencies (collectively, "Governmental Tenants"), which primarily occupy properties located in Washington, D.C., accounted for approximately 22.8% and 25.7% of our rental and other property income for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. At March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, $6,625,000 and $7,168,000, respectively, was due from Governmental Tenants (see Note 14).

        Geographical Concentrations of Investments in Real Estate—As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, we owned 21 office properties, five multifamily properties, and three hotel properties, located in four states and Washington, D.C.

        Our revenues concentrations from properties for the periods ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, are as follows:

	March 31,
	2015			2014
California		62.5	%		60.2	%
Washington, D.C.		23.8			24.7
Texas		7.5			7.7
North Carolina		4.6			5.3
New York		1.6			2.1
		100.0	%		100.0	%

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

AS OF MARCH 31, 2015, AND DECEMBER 31, 2014, AND
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2015 AND 2014 (UNAUDITED)

15. CONCENTRATIONS (Continued)

        Our real estate investments concentration from properties as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, are as follows:

	March 31, 2015			December 31, 2014
California		52.4	%		52.3	%
Washington, D.C.		31.2			31.2
Texas		7.4			7.4
North Carolina		5.4			5.5
New York		3.6			3.6
		100.0	%		100.0	%

16. SEGMENT DISCLOSURE

        In accordance with ASC Topic 280, Segment Reporting, our reportable segments consist of three types of commercial real estate properties, namely, office properties, hotel properties and multifamily properties, as well as a segment for our lending operations, which is held for sale as of March 31, 2015. Management internally evaluates the operating performance and financial results of the segments based on net operating income. We also have certain general and administrative level activities, including public company expenses, legal, accounting, and tax preparation that are not considered separate operating segments. The reportable segments are accounted for on the same basis of accounting as described in the notes to our audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2014 included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 16, 2015.

        We evaluate the performance of our segments based on net operating income for our real estate segment, defined as: rental and other property income and tenant reimbursements less property and related expenses, and excludes nonproperty income and expenses, interest expense, depreciation and amortization, corporate related general and administrative expenses, and transaction costs.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

AS OF MARCH 31, 2015, AND DECEMBER 31, 2014, AND
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2015 AND 2014 (UNAUDITED)

16. SEGMENT DISCLOSURE (Continued)

        The net operating income of our reportable segments for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, is as follows:

	March 31,
	2015		2014
	(in thousands)
Office properties:
Revenues	$	46,615	$	43,274
Property expenses:
Operating		19,391		17,653
General and administrative		313		316
Total property expenses		19,704		17,969
Segment net operating income—office		26,911		25,305
Hotel properties:
Revenues		15,719		14,339
Property expenses:
Operating		10,677		9,846
General and administrative		41		37
Total property expenses		10,718		9,883
Segment net operating income—hotel		5,001		4,456
Multifamily properties:
Revenues		4,905		4,984
Property expenses:
Operating		2,641		2,087
General and administrative		83		25
Total property expenses		2,724		2,112
Segment net operating income—multifamily		2,181		2,872
Total segment net operating income	$	34,093	$	32,633

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

AS OF MARCH 31, 2015, AND DECEMBER 31, 2014, AND
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2015 AND 2014 (UNAUDITED)

16. SEGMENT DISCLOSURE (Continued)

        A reconciliation of segment net operating income to net income for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, is as follows:

	March 31,
	2015			2014
	(in thousands)
Total segment net operating income	$	34,093		$	32,633
Interest		(5,403	)		(4,037	)
General and administrative		(2,155	)		(396	)
Asset management fees and other fees to related parties		(7,209	)		(5,737	)
Transaction costs		(428	)		(468	)
Depreciation and amortization		(19,128	)		(16,629	)
Bargain purchase gain		—			4,918
Income (loss) from continuing operations		(230	)		10,284
Discontinued operations
Income from operations of assets held for sale		2,962			933
Net income from discontinued operations		2,962			933
Net income		2,732			11,217
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests		—			2
Net income attributable to stockholders	$	2,732		$	11,219

        The condensed assets for each of the segments as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, along with capital expenditures and originations for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, are as follows:

	March 31, 2015		December 31, 2014
	(in thousands)
Condensed assets:
Office properties	$	1,528,239	$	1,534,610
Hotel properties		175,982		174,679
Multifamily properties		168,942		171,226
Lending assets held for sale		222,224		208,799
Non-segment assets		10,335		5,368
Total assets	$	2,105,722	$	2,094,682

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CIM COMMERCIAL TRUST CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

AS OF MARCH 31, 2015, AND DECEMBER 31, 2014, AND
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2015 AND 2014 (UNAUDITED)

16. SEGMENT DISCLOSURE (Continued)

	March 31,
	2015		2014
	(in thousands)
Capital expenditures(1):
Office properties	$	4,164	$	6,055
Hotel properties		457		485
Multifamily properties		130		210
Total capital expenditures		4,751		6,750
Loan originations from assets held for sale		27,403		1,593
Total capital expenditures and loan originations	$	32,154	$	8,343

(1)

Represents additions and improvements to real estate investments, excluding acquisitions.

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

This Form 10-Q contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act"), which are intended to be covered by the safe harbors created thereby. Such forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "may," "will," "expect," "intend," "believe," "anticipate," "seek," "plan," "estimate," or "continue," or the negative thereof or other variations or similar words or phrases. These statements include the plans and objectives of management for future operations, including, but not limited to, plans and objectives relating to future growth and availability of funds. The forward-looking statements included herein are based on current expectations and there can be no assurance that these expectations will be attained. Assumptions relating to the foregoing involve judgments with respect to, among other things, future economic, competitive and market conditions and future business decisions, all of which are difficult or impossible to predict accurately and many of which are beyond our control. Although we believe that the assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements are reasonable, any of the assumptions could be inaccurate and, therefore, there can be no assurance that the forward-looking statements included in this Form 10-Q will prove to be accurate. In light of the significant uncertainties inherent in the forward-looking statements included herein, the inclusion of such information should not be regarded as a representation by us or any other person that our objectives and plans will be achieved. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. We do not undertake to update them to reflect changes that occur after the date they are made.

The following discussion of our financial condition at March 31, 2015 and results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014. For a more detailed description of the risks affecting our financial condition and results of operations, see "Risk Factors" in Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.

All references to Common Stock and related per share data have been adjusted in this Form 10-Q to reflect the reverse stock split.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Merger

        On July 8, 2013, PMC Commercial entered into the Merger Agreement with CIM REIT, an affiliate of CIM Group, L.P. ("CIM Group"), and subsidiaries of the respective parties. The Merger Agreement provided for the business combination of CIM REIT's wholly owned subsidiary, CIM Urban, and PMC Commercial. Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, Urban II, an affiliate of CIM REIT, received 4,400,000 shares of newly-issued PMC Commercial Common Stock and approximately 65,000,000 shares of newly-issued PMC Commercial preferred stock. Following the Merger and subsequent increase in our authorized number of shares, each share of preferred stock was converted into 1.4 shares of PMC Commercial Common Stock, resulting in the issuance of 95,440,000 shares of common stock in the aggregate in connection with the Merger, representing approximately 97.8% of PMC Commercial's outstanding shares of common stock.

        All shares of PMC Commercial Common Stock that were outstanding immediately prior to the closing of the Merger continue to remain outstanding following the Acquisition Date. In addition, stockholders of record of PMC Commercial at the close of the business day prior to the Acquisition Date received a special cash dividend of $27.50 per share of PMC Commercial Common Stock plus that pro-rata portion of PMC Commercial's regular quarterly cash dividend accrued through the Acquisition Date, each of which was paid March 25, 2014.

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        Furthermore, on April 28, 2014, we filed the Reverse Split Amendment to effectuate a one-for-five reverse stock split of our Common Stock, effective April 29, 2014. Pursuant to the reverse stock split, each five shares of Common Stock issued and outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the reverse stock split were converted into one share of Common Stock. All per share and outstanding share information included herein from before the Reverse Split Amendment has been presented to reflect the reverse stock split unless otherwise noted.

        The Merger was completed on March 11, 2014. Upon completion of the Merger, PMC Commercial became the parent of CIM Urban. PMC Commercial reincorporated from Texas to Maryland on April 28, 2014 and, on the same day, changed its name from "PMC Commercial Trust" to "CIM Commercial Trust Corporation."

        The Merger was accounted for as a reverse acquisition under the acquisition method of accounting with CIM Urban considered to be the accounting acquirer based upon the terms of the Merger Agreement. In order to allow CIM Commercial to increase its focus on Class A and creative office properties, our Board of Directors approved a plan for the lending business that, when completed, will result in the deconsolidation of the lending segment. Accordingly, the lending segment is held for sale; the assets and liabilities of our lending segment that are held for sale in accordance with the plan are included in the consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2015 as assets and liabilities associated with assets held for sale; the results of its operations are included in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income as income from operations of assets held for sale; and its cash flows are included in the consolidated cash flows.

Business Overview

        Our principal business is to acquire, own, and operate Class A and creative office properties in vibrant and improving urban communities throughout the United States. These communities are located in areas that include traditional downtown areas and suburban main streets, which have high barriers-to-entry, high population density, improving demographic trends and a propensity for growth. We believe that the critical mass of redevelopment in such areas creates positive externalities, which enhance the value of substantially stabilized assets in the area. We believe that these assets will provide greater returns than similar assets in other markets, as a result of the improving demographics, public commitment, and significant private investment that characterize these areas.

        Our real estate business is managed by an affiliate of CIM Group. CIM Group is an integrated, full-service real estate and infrastructure fund manager with multi-disciplinary expertise and in-house research, acquisition, investment, development, finance, leasing, and management capabilities. CIM Group is headquartered in Los Angeles and has offices in Oakland, California; Bethesda, Maryland; Dallas, Texas; and New York, New York.

        We seek attractive risk-adjusted returns by exploiting the power of the CIM Group platform. Over time, we seek to expand our real estate holdings in communities targeted by CIM Group for investment, supported by CIM Group's broad real estate investment capabilities, as part of our plan to prudently grow market value and earnings.

Properties

        As of March 31, 2015, CIM Urban's investments consisted of (i) 21 office properties comprised of approximately 5.6 million rentable square feet, (ii) five multifamily properties comprised of 930 units, (iii) three hotels comprised of 1,070 rooms, (iv) three parking garages, two of which have street level retail space, and (v) one development site.

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Strategy

        Our investment strategy is centered around CIM's community qualification process. We believe this strategy provides us with a significant competitive advantage when making urban real estate investments. The qualification process generally takes between six months and five years and is a critical component of CIM's investment evaluation. CIM examines the characteristics of a market to determine whether the district justifies the extensive efforts CIM undertakes in reviewing and making potential investments in its Qualified Communities. Qualified Communities generally fall into one of two categories: (i) transitional urban districts and (ii) well-established, thriving urban areas (typically major central business districts). CIM typically spends significant time and resources qualifying targeted investment communities prior to making any acquisitions. Since 1994, CIM Group has qualified 97 communities and has deployed capital in 48 of these qualified communities. Although we may not invest exclusively in Qualified Communities, it is expected that most of our investments will be identified through this systematic process.

        We are evaluating strategies for exiting our non-office real estate portfolio in order to increase our focus on acquiring, owning, and operating stabilized Class A and creative office properties located in vibrant and improving urban communities throughout the United States.

Lending Segment

        We will continue to deploy a portion of our capital to our real estate lending platform through our wholly owned subsidiary (d/b/a PMC Commercial Trust) that originates and services loans under the U.S. SBA 7(a) Program as well as through other lending programs which allow us to achieve attractive risk adjusted returns on its loans.

        To take advantage of the expertise of CIM, we have begun to originate commercial real estate loans for properties that are primarily located in CIM Group's Qualified Communities. We are targeting investments between $20 million and $100 million with a focus on developing a diversified pool of loans. These loans are typically short duration (five years or less, inclusive of extension options), floating rate and are expected to be:

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limited and/or non-recourse junior (mezzanine, b-note or 2nd lien) and senior construction loans; or

•

limited and/or non-recourse junior (mezzanine, b-note or 2nd lien) and senior acquisition, bridge or repositioning loans.

        We intend to participate a portion of these loans with, and/or syndicate a portion of these loans to, one or more institutional investors.

        We have reflected the lending segment as held for sale at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, based on a plan approved by the Board of Directors to sell the lending business that, when completed, will result in the deconsolidation of the lending segment, allowing us to increase our focus on Class A and creative office properties while independently expanding, diversifying and growing the lending business.

Funds from Operations ("FFO")

        We believe that FFO is a widely recognized and appropriate measure of the performance of a REIT and that it is frequently used by security analysts, investors and other interested parties in the evaluation of REITs, many of which present FFO when reporting their results. FFO represents net income (loss), computed in accordance with GAAP, excluding gains (or losses) from sales of real estate, real estate depreciation and amortization (other than amortization of deferred financing costs), and

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after adjustments for non-controlling interests. We calculate FFO in accordance with the standards established by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts ("NAREIT").

        Like any metric, FFO should not be used as the only measure of our performance because it excludes depreciation and amortization and captures neither the changes in the value of our real estate properties that result from use or market conditions nor the level of capital expenditures and leasing commissions necessary to maintain the operating performance of our properties, all of which have real economic effect and could materially impact our operating results. Other REITs may not calculate FFO in accordance with NAREIT, accordingly, our FFO may not be comparable to those other REITs' FFO. Therefore, FFO should be considered only as a supplement to net income as a measure of our performance and should not be used as a supplement to or substitute measure for cash flow from operating activities computed in accordance with U.S. GAAP. FFO should not be used as a measure of our liquidity, nor is it indicative of funds available to fund our cash needs, including our ability to pay dividends.

        The following table sets forth a reconciliation of net income to FFO:

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2015		2014
	(in thousands)
Net income attributable to stockholders	$	2,732	$	11,219
Depreciation and amortization		19,128		16,629
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests		—		(2	)
FFO	$	21,860	$	27,846

        FFO decreased to $21,860,000, or 21.5%, for the three months ended March 31, 2015, compared to $27,846,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2014. The decrease was primarily attributable to the recognition of the bargain purchase gain of $4,918,000 in the first quarter of 2014, an increase of $1,759,000 in corporate general and administrative expenses, an increase of $1,472,000 in asset management fees and other fees to related parties, and an increase of $1,366,000 in interest expense from higher debt levels, partially offset by an increase of $1,606,000 in office net operating income primarily due to revenues related to the office properties acquired in April and October 2014, and revenue increases at certain properties in the Los Angeles area, which experienced higher occupancy during the first quarter of 2015 compared to the first quarter of 2014, and an increase of $2,029,000 from the operations of the lending segment, which in the first quarter of 2014 included activity for the period from the Acquisition Date to March 31, 2014.

Rental Rate Trends

        Office Rental Rates:    The following table sets forth the annualized rent per occupied square foot across our office portfolio as of the specified periods:

	As of March 31,
	2015		2014
Annualized rent per occupied square foot(1)	$	36.07	$	35.81

(1)

Represents gross monthly base rent under leases commenced as of the specified periods, multiplied by twelve. This amount reflects total cash rent before abatements. Total abatements for the twelve months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 were approximately $7,400,000 and $13,500,000, respectively. Where applicable, annualized rent has been

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grossed up by adding annualized expense reimbursements to base rent. Annualized rent for certain office properties includes rent attributable to retail.

        Over the next four quarters, we expect to see expiring cash rents as set forth in the table below:

	For the Three Months Ended
	June 30, 2015		September 30, 2015		December 31, 2015		March 31, 2016
Expiring Cash Rents:
Expiring square feet(1)		146,812		185,108		266,020		83,852
Expiring rent per square foot(2)	$	32.50	$	38.07	$	47.15	$	40.99

(1)

All month-to-month tenants are included in the expiring leases in the first quarter listed.

(2)

Represents gross monthly base rent, as of March 31, 2015, under leases expiring during the periods above, multiplied by twelve. This amount reflects total cash rent before abatements. Where applicable, annualized rent has been grossed up by adding annualized expense reimbursements to base rent.

        Multifamily Rates:    The following table sets forth the monthly rent per occupied unit across our multifamily portfolio for the specified periods:

	As of March 31,
	2015		2014
Monthly rent per occupied unit(1)	$	1,792	$	1,859

(1)

Represents gross monthly base rent under leases as of the specified period, divided by occupied units. This amount reflects total cash rent before concessions.

        Occupancy Rates:    The following table sets forth the occupancy rates across our office and multifamily real estate portfolios, as of the specified periods:

	As of March 31,
	2015			2014
Office portfolio		85.2	%		84.8	%
Multifamily portfolio(1)		83.1	%		94.4	%

(1)

The multifamily occupancy as of March 31, 2015 reflects zero occupancy for our New York property, as our corporate housing tenant terminated its lease in March 2015 and we are in the process of re-leasing the property as individual units.

        Hotel Statistics:    The following table sets forth the occupancy, average daily rate ("ADR") and revenue per available room ("RevPAR") for the hotel portfolio for the specified periods:

	For the Three Months Ended March 31,
	2015			2014
Rental Rate Trends—Hotel Statistics
Occupancy		83.8	%		80.6	%
ADR	$	130.64		$	122.41
RevPAR	$	109.52		$	98.72

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Secondary Market Loan Sales

        Our lending division, which is reflected as held for sale at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, sells loans pursuant to the SBA 7(a) Program. The SBA guaranteed portion of these loans are sold in legal sale transactions to either dealers in government guaranteed loans or institutional investors as the loans are fully funded. These government guaranteed portions of loans may be sold for (1) a cash premium and the minimum 1% SBA required servicing spread, (2) significant future servicing spread and no cash premium or (3) future servicing spread and a cash premium of 10%. We are required to permanently treat certain of the proceeds received from these legally sold portions of loans (those loans sold solely for future servicing spread and those loans sold for a cash premium of 10% and future servicing spread) as secured borrowings (debt) for the life of the loan included in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as liabilities associated with assets held for sale and 100% of the loan is included in assets held for sale.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Comparison of Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 to the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014

Overview

	Three Months Ended March 31,				Change
	2015		2014		$			%
	(dollars in thousands)
Total revenues	$	67,239	$	62,597	$	4,642			7.4	%
Total expenses	$	67,469	$	57,231	$	10,238			17.9	%
Bargain purchase gain		—	$	4,918	$	4,918			—
Income from operations of assets held for sale	$	2,962	$	933	$	2,029			217.5	%
Net income	$	2,732	$	11,217	$	(8,485	)		(75.6	%)

        Net income decreased to $2,732,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2015, compared to $11,217,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2014. The decrease was primarily attributable to the recognition of the bargain purchase gain of $4,918,000 in the first quarter of 2014, an increase of $1,759,000 in corporate general and administrative expenses, an increase of $1,472,000 in asset management fees and other fees to related parties, an increase of $1,366,000 in interest expense from higher debt levels, and an increase of $2,499,000 in depreciation and amortization, partially offset by an increase of $1,606,000 in office net operating income primarily due to revenues related to the office properties acquired in April and October 2014, and revenue increases at certain properties in the Los Angeles area, which experienced higher occupancy during the first quarter of 2015 compared to the first quarter of 2014, and an increase of $2,029,000 from the operations of the lending segment included in discontinued operations, which in the first quarter of 2014 included activity for the period from the Acquisition Date to March 31, 2014.

        CIM Commercial operates in four segments: office, hotel and multifamily properties and lending. The lending segment is classified as held for sale at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 and included in discontinued operations. Set forth and described below are summary segment results for our three segments included in continuing operations for the specified periods.

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Summary Segment Results

	Three Months Ended March 31,				Change
	2015		2014		$			%
	(dollars in thousands)
Revenues:
Office properties	$	46,615	$	43,274	$	3,341			7.7	%
Hotel		15,719		14,339		1,380			9.6	%
Multifamily		4,905		4,984		(79	)		(1.6	%)
Expenses:
Office properties		19,704		17,969		1,735			9.7	%
Hotel		10,718		9,883		835			8.4	%
Multifamily		2,724		2,112		612			29.0	%

Revenues

        Office Properties Revenue:    Revenues include rental revenues from office properties, expense reimbursements and lease termination income. Total office property revenues increased to $46,615,000, or 7.7%, for the first quarter of 2015 compared to $43,274,000 for the first quarter of 2014, primarily due to revenues related to the office properties acquired in April and October 2014, and revenue increases at certain properties in Los Angeles, California, which experienced higher occupancy during the first quarter of 2015 compared to the first quarter of 2014. Additionally, certain properties in the metro Washington D.C. area and Los Angeles, California experienced higher expense reimbursements revenue during the first quarter of 2015 compared to the first quarter of 2014.

        Hotel Revenue:    Total hotel revenue increased to $15,719,000, or 9.6%, for the first quarter of 2015 compared to $14,339,000 for the first quarter of 2014. The increase is primarily due to the RevPAR growth at our three hotels, due to increases in both occupancy and rates.

        Multifamily Revenue:    Total multifamily revenue decreased to $4,905,000, or 1.6%, for the first quarter of 2015 compared to $4,984,000 for the first quarter of 2014. The decrease is primarily due to lower multifamily revenue at our New York property for the first quarter of 2015, as our corporate housing tenant terminated its lease in March 2015 and the property is in the process of being re-leased as individual units, offset by an increase at our Dallas properties, resulting from increased rates. We expect multifamily revenue at our New York property to decrease during the year ended December 31, 2015, as the property is being re-leased as individual units.

Expenses

        Office Properties Expenses:    Total expenses increased to $19,704,000, or 9.7%, for the first quarter of 2015 compared to $17,969,000 for the first quarter of 2014. The increase is primarily due to expenses related to the office properties we acquired in April and October 2014, an increase in real estate taxes at our California and metro Washington D.C. area properties, offset by a decrease in electricity expense at the metro Washington D.C. area properties. We expect the increases in real estate taxes will remain for our Washington D.C. area properties for the remainder of the year.

        Hotel Expenses:    Total hotel expenses increased to $10,718,000, or 8.4%, for the first quarter of 2015 compared to $9,883,000 for the first quarter of 2014. The increase is primarily due to increased variable costs associated with higher occupancy during the first quarter of 2015 compared to the first quarter of 2014 at our three hotel properties.

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        Multifamily Expenses:    Total multifamily expenses increased to $2,724,000, or 29.0%, for the first quarter of 2015 compared to $2,112,000 for the first quarter of 2014. The increase is primarily due to an increase in real estate taxes due to reassessments at our Texas properties, and an increase in real estate taxes at our New York property due to loss of tax abatements for part of the first quarter of 2015 while it was being leased by a corporate housing operator.

        Interest Expense:    Interest expense that has not been allocated to segments of $5,403,000 for the first quarter of 2015 represents a $1,366,000, or 33.8%, increase from $4,037,000 for the first quarter of 2014. The increase in interest expense is mainly due to incremental credit facility borrowings during the last nine months of 2014 and in the first quarter of 2015 and due to increases in amortization of deferred loan costs related to the September 2014 credit facility.

        General and Administrative:    General and administrative expenses that have not been allocated to segments increased to $2,155,000 for the first quarter of 2015 compared to $396,000 for the comparable 2014 period. The increase is primarily due to public company expenses, including external audit and legal fees.

        Transaction Costs:    Transaction costs totaling $428,000 for the first quarter of 2015 represent a $40,000 decrease from $468,000 for the first quarter of 2014. The costs incurred during the first quarter of 2015 represent abandoned project costs, and costs incurred related to the disposition of the lending segment which is held for sale. The costs incurred during the first quarter of 2014 are associated with the Merger, including due diligence costs, reimbursement of PMC Commercial's acquisition-related costs, legal fees and accounting expenses.

        Asset Management Fees and Other Fees to Related Parties:    Asset management fees totaled $6,142,000 for the first quarter of 2015 compared to $5,681,000 for the first quarter of 2014. Asset management fees are calculated based on a percentage of the gross fair value of CIM Urban's investments, which are appraised in the fourth quarter of each year. The higher fees reflect a net increase in the fair value of CIM Urban's real estate investments based on the December 31, 2014 appraised values, as well as incremental capital expenditures and acquisitions subsequent to the first quarter of 2014. In addition, pursuant to the Master Services Agreement entered into on the Acquisition Date, CIM Commercial pays a Base Service Fee equal to $1,000,000 per year (subject to annual escalation by a specified inflation factor beginning on January 1, 2015, which increased the fee to $1,010,000) to the Manager, a related party. Fees to the Manager totaled $253,000 for the first quarter of 2015 compared to $56,000 for the period from the Acquisition Date to March 31, 2014. In addition, pursuant to the terms of the Master Services Agreement, the Manager may receive compensation for performing certain services for CIM Commercial and its subsidiaries that are not covered under the Base Service Fee. For the three months ended March 31, 2015, we expensed $691,000 for such services. For the three months ended March 31, 2015, we also expensed $123,000 related to services subject to reimbursement to us under the CIM SBA Staffing and Reimbursement Agreement, pursuant to which all our employees moved to CIM SBA Staffing, an affiliate of CIM Group, L.P.

        Depreciation and Amortization:    Depreciation and amortization expense increased to $19,128,000, or 15.0%, in the first quarter of 2015, compared to $16,629,000 in the first quarter of 2014. The increase in depreciation and amortization expense compared to the first quarter of 2014 is primarily due to depreciation expense associated with additional capital expenditures, the acquisition of the office properties in April and October 2014, and the acceleration of depreciation for certain assets at a property in Southern California where the tenant is expected to cease operations and vacate our building, partially offset by decreased amortization of certain acquisition-related assets that became fully depreciated.

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Discontinued Operations

        Income from operations of assets held for sale:    Represents revenues and expenses from our lending segment, including interest income on loans and other loan related fee income offset by expenses which include general and administrative expenses, fees to related party, direct interest expense, and provision for income taxes. Income from operations of assets held for sale increased to $2,962,000 in the first quarter of 2015, compared to $933,000 in the first quarter of 2014, mainly due to the inclusion of a full quarter of operations for our lending segment in the first quarter of 2015, while in the first quarter of 2014 the lending operations are reflected beginning on the Acquisition Date through March 31, 2014.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Sources and Uses of Funds

Credit Facilities

        In February 2012, CIM Urban entered into an unsecured revolving line of credit with a bank syndicate, which allowed for maximum borrowings of $100,000,000. Outstanding advances under the line of credit bore interest at LIBOR plus 1.75% to 2.50% until August 2013. In August 2013, the unsecured revolving line was amended, and outstanding advances under the line bore interest at LIBOR plus 1.25% to 1.85%. The line of credit was also subject to an unused commitment fee of 0.25% or 0.35% depending on the amount of aggregate unused commitments. This line of credit was terminated and repaid in full in September 2014.

        In August 2013, CIM Urban entered into another unsecured revolving line of credit with a bank syndicate, as amended in April 2014, which allowed for maximum borrowings of $200,000,000. Outstanding advances under the line bore interest at LIBOR plus 1.25% to 1.85%. The line of credit was also subject to an unused commitment fee of 0.25% or 0.35% depending on the amount of aggregate unused commitments. This line of credit was terminated and repaid in full in September 2014.

        In September 2014, CIM Commercial entered into an $850,000,000 unsecured credit facility with a bank syndicate consisting of a $450,000,000 revolver, a $325,000,000 term loan and a $75,000,000 delayed-draw term loan. The credit facility can be increased to $1,150,000,000, under certain conditions. CIM Commercial is subject to certain financial maintenance covenants and a minimum property ownership condition. Outstanding advances under the revolver bear interest at (i) the base rate, plus 0.20% to 1.00% or (ii) LIBOR plus 1.20% to 2.00%, depending on the maximum consolidated leverage ratio. Outstanding advances under the term loans bear interest at (i) the base rate, plus 0.15% to 0.95% or (ii) LIBOR plus 1.15% to 1.95%, depending on the maximum consolidated leverage ratio. The revolver is also subject to an unused commitment fee of 0.15% or 0.25% depending on the amount of aggregate unused commitments. The delayed draw term loan is also subject to an unused line fee of 0.25%. The credit facility matures in September 2016 and provides for two one-year extension options under certain conditions. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, $395,000,000 and $360,000,000, respectively, was outstanding under the credit facility and $455,000,000 and $490,000,000, respectively, was available for future borrowings. As of April 30, 2015, $415,000,000 was outstanding under the credit facility and $435,000,000 was available for future borrowings. Proceeds from the unsecured credit facility were used for acquisitions, general corporate purposes and to repay $323,000,000 outstanding under our unsecured credit facilities. At March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the interest rate on our unsecured credit facility ranged from 1.32% to 1.38% and 1.31% to 1.37%, respectively.

        In May 2015, CIM Commercial entered into an unsecured term loan facility with a bank syndicate pursuant to which CIM Commercial can borrow up to a maximum of $385,000,000. The term loan facility ranks pari passu with CIM Commercial's existing credit facility; covenants under the term loan

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facility are substantially the same as those in the existing credit facility. Outstanding advances under the term loan facility bear interest at (i) the base rate plus 0.60% to 1.25% or (ii) LIBOR plus 1.60% to 2.25%, depending on the maximum consolidated leverage ratio. The unused portion of the term loan facility is also subject to an unused fee of 0.20%. With some exceptions, any prepayment of the term loan facility prior to May 2017 will be subject to a prepayment fee up to 2% of the outstanding principal amount. The term loan facility matures in May 2022. As of May 8, 2015, no amount has been drawn under the term loan facility. We have six months to draw on the term loan facility. Proceeds from the term loan facility may be used for acquisitions, refinancing of existing indebtedness and other general corporate purposes.

        At March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, we were in compliance with all of our respective financial covenants.

        On April 1, 2015, we paid off a mortgage with an outstanding balance of $12,364,000 as of March 31, 2015 using the credit facility revolver.

        We have substantial borrowing capacity, and may finance our future activities through any of the following methods: (i) offerings of common shares, preferred shares, senior unsecured securities, and other equity and debt securities; (ii) the use and potential expansion of our existing revolving credit lines including the use of the credit line we obtained in September 2014, the term loan facility that closed in May 2015, or the use of a new credit line; (iii) the addition of senior, recourse or non-recourse debt using target acquisitions as well as existing investments as collateral; and/or (iv) the sale of existing investments. We expect to maintain leverage levels that are comparable to those of other commercial property REITs engaged in business strategies similar to our own.

        Our long-term liquidity needs will consist primarily of funds necessary to acquire properties and to pay for development or repositioning of properties, non-recurring capital expenditures and refinancing of indebtedness. We may not have sufficient funds on hand or may not be able to obtain additional financing to cover all of these long-term cash requirements. The nature of our business, and the requirements imposed by REIT rules that we distribute a substantial majority of our REIT taxable income on an annual basis in the form of dividends, may cause us to have substantial liquidity needs over the long-term. We will seek to satisfy our long-term liquidity needs through cash flows from operations, long-term borrowings, debt and/or equity issuances and/or, to the extent appropriate, property dispositions. These sources of funding may not be available on attractive terms or at all. If we cannot obtain additional funding for our long-term liquidity needs, our investments may generate lower cash flows or decline in value, or both, which may cause us to reduce our dividend or sell assets at a time when we would not otherwise do so.

Available Borrowings, Cash Balances and Capital Resources

        We have typically financed our capital needs through investor equity commitments, long-term secured mortgages and short-term lines of credit. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, we had total indebtedness, exclusive of debt included in liabilities associated with assets held for sale, of $641,818,000 and $608,714,000, respectively. Included in total indebtedness is $395,000,000 and $360,000,000 of borrowings under credit facilities with total capacity of $850,000,000 at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. As of May 8, 2015, no amount has been drawn under our new $385,000,000 term loan facility.

Cash Flow Analysis

        As a REIT, our cash flows from operations are typically used to fund our dividends.

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        Our cash and cash equivalents, inclusive of cash associated with assets held for sale, totaled $29,565,000 and $27,552,000 at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. Our cash flows from operating activities are primarily dependent upon the occupancy level of our real estate assets, the rental rates achieved through our leases, and the collectability of rent and recoveries from our tenants. Our cash flows from operating activities are also impacted by fluctuations in operating expenses and other general and administrative costs. Net cash provided by operating activities totaled $9,961,000 for the first three months of 2015 compared to $12,028,000 for the first three months of 2014. The decrease is mainly due to an increase of $4,201,000 in working capital used in the 2015 first quarter compared to the first quarter of 2014, a $4,407,000 increase in loans funded held for sale, offset by proceeds from sale of guaranteed loans of $6,879,000.

        Our cash flows from investing activities are primarily related to property acquisitions and sales, expenditures for development and redevelopment projects, capital expenditures and cash flows associated with loans originated at our lending segment. Net cash used in investing activities was $19,716,000 for the first three months of 2015 compared to $1,136,000 for the first three months of 2014, which increased primarily due to loans funded, offset by principal collected on loans, and a decrease in cash and cash equivalents related to the cash acquired in the Merger during the first quarter of 2014 of $3,185,000.

        Our cash flows from financing activities are generally impacted by borrowings and capital activities, net of dividends and distributions. Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities increased to $11,768,000 for the first three months of 2015, from ($3,582,000) for the first three months of 2014. We used funds from financing activities during the three months ended 2015 primarily to pay dividends of $21,346,000 compared to distributions of $78,332,000 in the aggregate ($19,046,000 to partners and stockholders and $59,286,000 for the acquisition of PMC Commercial) during the first quarter of 2014. We had net borrowings, inclusive of borrowings of the lending segment held for sale, of $33,070,000 for the first three months of 2015 compared to $75,008,000 for the first three months of 2014.

CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS, COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

        During the first quarter of 2015, there were no material changes outside the ordinary course of business in the information regarding specified contractual obligations contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.

OFF BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

        At March 31, 2014, we did not have any off-balance sheet arrangements.

RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

        Our recently issued accounting pronouncements are described in Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements included in this Form 10-Q.

DIVIDENDS

        Our stockholders are entitled to receive dividends when and as declared by the Board of Directors. In determining our dividend policy, the Board of Directors considers many factors including, but not limited to, expectations for future earnings, REIT taxable income (loss) and maintenance of REIT status, the economic environment and portfolio performance. Consequently, the dividend rate on a quarterly basis does not necessarily correlate directly to any individual factor. There can be no assurance that the future dividends declared by our Board of Directors will not differ materially from historical dividend levels.

        On March 6, 2015, we declared a common share dividend of $0.21875 per share of Common Stock which was paid on March 27, 2015.

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ITEM 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

        The fair value of our mortgages payable is sensitive to fluctuations in interest rates. Discounted cash flow analysis is generally used to estimate the fair value of our mortgages payable, using rates ranging from 3.94% to 4.04% for the period ended March 31, 2015 and 3.92% to 4.12% for the year ended December 31, 2014. Mortgages payable with book values of $221,894,000 and $223,808,000 as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively, have a fair value of approximately $230,401,000 and $231,806,000, respectively.

        Our future income, cash flows and fair values relevant to financial instruments are dependent upon prevalent market interest rates. Market risk refers to the risk of loss from adverse changes in market prices and interest rates. We are exposed to market risk in the form of changes in interest rates and the potential impact such changes may have on the cash flows from our floating rate debt or the fair values of our fixed rate debt. At March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 (excluding premiums and discounts on assumed mortgages and including the debt associated with assets held for sale), $220,140,000 (or 32.3%) and $221,847,000 (or 34.3%) of our debt was fixed rate mortgage loans, and $460,586,000 (or 67.7%) and $425,809,000 (or 65.7%) was floating rate borrowings. Based on the level of floating rate debt outstanding at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, a 12.5 basis point change in LIBOR would result in an annual impact to our earnings of approximately $576,000 and $532,000, respectively. We calculate interest rate sensitivity by multiplying the amount of floating rate debt by the respective change in rate. The sensitivity analysis does not take into consideration possible changes in the balances or fair value of our floating rate debt.

ITEM 4.
Controls and Procedures

EVALUATION OF DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

        As of the end of the period covered by this report, we carried out an evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act. Based upon this evaluation, as of March 31, 2015, our Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act, are recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

CHANGES IN INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING

        There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended March 31, 2015 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II
Other Information

Item 1.    Legal Proceedings

        We are not currently involved in any material pending or threatened legal proceeding nor, to our knowledge, is any material legal proceeding currently threatened against us, other than routine litigation arising in the ordinary course of business. In the normal course of business we are periodically party to certain legal actions and proceedings involving matters that are generally incidental to our business. While the outcome of these legal actions and proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty, in management's opinion, the resolution of these legal proceedings and actions will not have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Item 1a.    Risk Factors

        There have been no material changes to the risk factors disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.

Item 2.    Unregistered Sales of Equity and Use of Proceeds

        None.

Item 3.    Defaults Upon Senior Securities

        None.

Item 4.    Mine Safety Disclosures

        Not applicable.

Item 5.    Other Information

        None.

Item 6.    Exhibits

10.1	First Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated as of January 14, 2015, among CIM Commercial Trust Corporation, each Lender party thereto and Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on January 16, 2015).
10.2	Staffing and Reimbursement Agreement, dated as of January 1, 2015, by and among CIM SBA Staffing, LLC, PMC Commercial Lending, LLC and CIM Commercial Trust Corporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.15 to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 16, 2015).
*31.1	Section 302 Officer Certification—Chief Executive Officer
*31.2	Section 302 Officer Certification—Chief Financial Officer
*32.1	Section 906 Officer Certification—Chief Executive Officer
*32.2	Section 906 Officer Certification—Chief Financial Officer
*101	Interactive data files pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T:

*

Filed herewith.

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SIGNATURES

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

	CIM COMMERCIAL TRUST CORPORATION
Dated: May 11, 2015	By:	/s/ CHARLES E. GARNER II Charles E Garner II Chief Executive Officer
Dated: May 11, 2015	By:	/s/ DAVID THOMPSON David Thompson Chief Financial Officer

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Exhibit Index

Exhibit Number		Exhibit Description
	10.1	First Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated as of January 14, 2015, among CIM Commercial Trust Corporation, each Lender party thereto and Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on January 16, 2015).
	10.2	Staffing and Reimbursement Agreement, dated as of January 1, 2015, by and among CIM SBA Staffing, LLC, PMC Commercial Lending, LLC and CIM Commercial Trust Corporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.15 to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 16, 2015).
	*31.1	Section 302 Officer Certification—Chief Executive Officer
	*31.2	Section 302 Officer Certification—Chief Financial Officer
	*32.1	Section 906 Officer Certification—Chief Executive Officer
	*32.2	Section 906 Officer Certification—Chief Financial Officer
	*101	Interactive data files pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T:

*

Filed herewith.

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EX-31.1

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Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Charles E. Garner II, certify that:

1.

I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of CIM Commercial Trust Corporation;

2.

Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.

Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.

The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a)

designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b)

designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c)

evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d)

disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

5.

The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a)

all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b)

any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Date: May 11, 2015 /s/ CHARLES E. GARNER II
Charles E. Garner II
Chief Executive Officer

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CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

EX-31.2

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Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, David Thompson, certify that:

1.

I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of CIM Commercial Trust Corporation;

2.

Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.

Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.

The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a)

designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b)

designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c)

evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d)

disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

5.

The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a)

all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b)

any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Date: May 11, 2015 /s/ DAVID THOMPSON
David Thompson
Chief Financial Officer

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CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

EX-32.1

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EXHIBIT 32.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

        In connection with the Quarterly Report of CIM Commercial Trust Corporation (the "Company") on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2015 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), I, Charles E. Garner II, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to the best of my knowledge:

        1.     The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and

        2.     The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

/s/ CHARLES E. GARNER II
Charles E. Garner II
Chief Executive Officer

May 11, 2015

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CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

EX-32.2

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EXHIBIT 32.2

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

        In connection with the Quarterly Report of CIM Commercial Trust Corporation (the "Company") on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2015 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), I, David Thompson, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to the best of my knowledge:

        1.     The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and

        2.     The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

/s/ DAVID THOMPSON
David Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
May 11, 2015

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CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

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MERGER (Details 2) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	0 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 11, 2014
Liabilities
Bargain purchase gain	$ (4,918,000)
PMC Commercial
Liabilities
Merger related costs	468,000
PMC Commercial | CIM Urban Partners, L.P
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents		3,185,000
Loans receivable		207,140,000
Accounts receivable and interest receivable		755,000
Other assets		5,396,000
Intangible assets		2,957,000
Net assets acquired		219,433,000
Liabilities
Debt		99,849,000
Accounts payable and accrued expenses		7,396,000
Special dividend liability and dividend payable		59,286,000
Other liabilities		3,374,000
Total liabilities assumed		169,905,000
Net identifiable assets acquired		49,528,000
Bargain purchase gain		(4,918,000)
Net purchase price		$ 44,610,000

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EARNINGS PER SHARE (''EPS'') (Details 2)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Apr. 29, 2014	Apr. 28, 2014	Mar. 11, 2014
Earnings per share (EPS)
Common stock, authorized shares		200,000,000	200,000,000		1,000,000,000
Common shares authorized with effect to the reverse stock split				200,000,000
CIM Urban REIT
Earnings per share (EPS)
Number of shares to be issued on conversion of preferred shares	91,040,000
Number of shares to be issued on conversion of preferred stock expressed as a percentage of outstanding stock						97.80%
CIM Urban REIT | Preferred Stock
Earnings per share (EPS)
Shares issued in connection with the Merger	65,000,000

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DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (Details 4) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Principal payments on, and estimated amortization of debt
2015 (Nine months ending December 31, 2015)	$ 925
2016	1,272
2017	1,314
2018	1,361
2019	1,410
Thereafter	32,234
Debt	38,516
Secured borrowings - government guaranteed loans
Principal payments on, and estimated amortization of debt
Debt	$ 38,516	$ 38,739

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DIVIDENDS DECLARED (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended		3 Months Ended		0 Months Ended
	Mar. 06, 2015	Mar. 24, 2014	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 10, 2014
Dividend declared
Common stock as converted dividend declared (in dollars per share)		$ 0.0285
Dividend paid				$ 16,100,000
Dividend paid				59,286,000
Common stock dividend declared (in dollars per share)	$ 0.21875	$ 0.05	$ 0.21875
Preferred dividend declared (in dollars per share)		$ 0.0403
Aggregate amount of dividend declared to preferred shareholders				2,621,000
CIM Urban Partners, L.P
Dividend declared
Common stock as converted dividend declared (in dollars per share)					$ 0.1685
Dividend paid					16,100,000
PMC Commercial | CIM Urban Partners, L.P
Dividend declared
Dividend paid					$ 59,286,000
Dividend paid per common stock (in dollars per share)					$ 27.975
Payment in cash - special dividend (in dollars per share)					$ 27.50
Pro rata portion of regular quarterly cash dividend (in dollars per share)					$ 0.475

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DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Loans receivable
Loans receivable	$ 203,229	$ 188,899
Deferred capitalized costs - net	281	292
Loan loss reserves	(262)	(139)
Net loans receivable	203,248	189,052
Commercial mortgage loans
Loans receivable
Loans receivable	104,067	108,864
SBA 7(a) loans, subject to secured borrowings
Loans receivable
Loans receivable	41,068	41,328
SBA 7(a) Loans
Loans receivable
Loans receivable	38,455	38,707
Commercial real estate loans
Loans receivable
Loans receivable	$ 19,639

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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES.

Schedule of future noncancelable minimum lease payments

Years Ending December 31,	(in thousands)
2015 (Nine months ending December 31, 2015)	$	470
2016		743
2017		749
2018		607
2019		503
Thereafter		128,528
	$	131,600

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RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		0 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 11, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Related-party transactions
Due (from) to related parties	$ 10,469,000			$ 9,186,000
Personnel expenses	1,143,000
Management Company | Asset management fees
Related-party transactions
Fees	6,142,000	5,681,000
Due (from) to related parties	6,242,000			5,867,000
Management Company | Property management fees
Related-party transactions
Fees	1,463,000	1,259,000
Management Company | 0 - 500,000
Related-party transactions
Fee percentage	0.25%
Management Company | 0 - 500,000 | Minimum
Related-party transactions
Daily average gross fair value of investments	0
Management Company | 0 - 500,000 | Maximum
Related-party transactions
Daily average gross fair value of investments	500,000,000
Management Company | 500,000 - 1,000,000
Related-party transactions
Fee percentage	0.2375%
Management Company | 500,000 - 1,000,000 | Minimum
Related-party transactions
Daily average gross fair value of investments	500,000,000
Management Company | 500,000 - 1,000,000 | Maximum
Related-party transactions
Daily average gross fair value of investments	1,000,000,000
Management Company | 1,000,000 - 1,500,000
Related-party transactions
Fee percentage	0.225%
Management Company | 1,000,000 - 1,500,000 | Minimum
Related-party transactions
Daily average gross fair value of investments	1,000,000,000
Management Company | 1,000,000 - 1,500,000 | Maximum
Related-party transactions
Daily average gross fair value of investments	1,500,000,000
Management Company | 1,500,000 - 4,000,000
Related-party transactions
Fee percentage	0.2125%
Management Company | 1,500,000 - 4,000,000 | Minimum
Related-party transactions
Daily average gross fair value of investments	1,500,000,000
Management Company | 1,500,000 - 4,000,000 | Maximum
Related-party transactions
Daily average gross fair value of investments	4,000,000,000
Management Company | 4,000,000 - 20,000,000
Related-party transactions
Fee percentage	0.10%
Management Company | 4,000,000 - 20,000,000 | Minimum
Related-party transactions
Daily average gross fair value of investments	4,000,000,000
Management Company | 4,000,000 - 20,000,000 | Maximum
Related-party transactions
Daily average gross fair value of investments	20,000,000,000
CIM Management Entities
Related-party transactions
Due (from) to related parties	2,726,000			2,518,000
Leasing commissions	53,000	512,000
CIM Management Entities | Personnel
Related-party transactions
Fees	2,057,000	2,044,000
CIM Management Entities | Development management fees
Related-party transactions
Fees	225,000	87,000
CIM Management Entities and related parties
Related-party transactions
Due (from) to related parties	101,000			76,000
Manager | Master Services Agreement
Related-party transactions
Base service fee for the current year	1,010,000
Due (from) to related parties	1,400,000			725,000
Fees payable per year under agreement			1,000,000
Compensation expensed for performing other services	691,000
Manager | Base Service Fee
Related-party transactions
Fees	253,000	56,000
CIM SBA
Related-party transactions
Executives jointly employed	2
CIM SBA | Personnel
Related-party transactions
Personnel expenses	1,143,000
CIM SBA | Resources services
Related-party transactions
Fees	$ 123,000

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MERGER (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

Merger

Schedule of fair value of consideration transferred, based on market price of PMC Commercial shares on Acquisition Date

	(in thousands, except per share data)
PMC Commercial common stock outstanding		2,119
Equity consideration price per share of common stock	$	21.05
Fair value of the equity consideration		44,610
Payment in cash—special dividend		58,279
Total purchase price	$	102,889

PMC Commercial

Merger

Schedule of allocation of purchase price

	(in thousands)
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	3,185
Loans receivable		207,140
Accounts receivable and interest receivable		755
Other assets		5,396
Intangible assets		2,957
Total assets acquired		219,433
Liabilities
Debt		99,849
Accounts payable and accrued expenses		7,396
Special dividend liability and dividend payable		59,286
Other liabilities		3,374
Total liabilities assumed		169,905
Net identifiable assets acquired		49,528
Bargain purchase gain		(4,918	)
Net purchase price	$	44,610

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DEBT (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Debt
Gross debt	$ 642,210,000
Total Debt	641,818,000	608,714,000
Mortgages Payable
Debt
Gross debt	220,140,000	221,847,000
Premiums and discounts on assumed mortgages	1,754,000	1,961,000
Total Debt	221,894,000	223,808,000
Mortgage loan with a fixed interest of 7.66% per annum, due on December 1, 2015
Debt
Gross debt	26,395,000	26,783,000
Fixed interest rate (as a percent)	7.66%	7.66%
Period of amortization schedule	20 years	20 years
Amount of balance due on maturity	25,324,000	25,324,000
Mortgage loan with a fixed interest of 4.50% per annum, due on January 5, 2027
Debt
Gross debt	46,000,000	46,000,000
Fixed interest rate (as a percent)	4.50%	4.50%
Period of amortization schedule	10 years	10 years
Amount of balance due on maturity	42,008,000	42,008,000
Mortgage loan with a fixed interest of 5.56% per annum, due on July 1, 2015
Debt
Gross debt	12,364,000	12,442,000
Fixed interest rate (as a percent)	5.56%	5.56%
Period of amortization schedule	10 years	10 years
Amount of balance due on maturity	12,288,000	12,288,000
Mortgage loan with a fixed interest of 6.65% per annum, due on July 15, 2018
Debt
Gross debt	31,363,000	32,070,000
Fixed interest rate (as a percent)	6.65%	6.65%
Period of amortization schedule	25 years	25 years
Amount of balance due on maturity	21,136,000	21,136,000
Mortgage loan with a fixed interest of 5.06% per annum, due on September 1, 2015
Debt
Gross debt	33,508,000	33,734,000
Fixed interest rate (as a percent)	5.06%	5.06%
Amount of balance due on maturity	33,068,000	33,068,000
Mortgage loan with a fixed interest of 5.39% per annum, due on March 1, 2021
Debt
Gross debt	40,352,000	40,526,000
Fixed interest rate (as a percent)	5.39%	5.39%
Amount of balance due on maturity	35,695,000	35,695,000
Mortgage loan with a fixed interest of 5.18% per annum, due on June 5, 2021
Debt
Gross debt	30,158,000	30,292,000
Fixed interest rate (as a percent)	5.18%	5.18%
Amount of balance due on maturity	26,232,000	26,232,000
Other debt
Debt
Gross debt	422,070,000	387,070,000
Premiums and discounts on assumed mortgages	(2,146,000)	(2,164,000)
Total Debt	419,924,000	384,906,000
Junior subordinated notes
Debt
Gross debt	27,070,000	27,070,000
Face amount	27,070,000	27,070,000
Junior subordinated notes | LIBOR
Debt
Interest rate margin (as a percent)	3.25%	3.25%
Unsecured credit facilities
Debt
Gross debt	$ 395,000,000	$ 360,000,000

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BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details 3) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Loans Receivable
Impairments on loans receivable	$ 101,000
Deferred Rent Receivable and Charges
Deferred rent receivable	54,197,000	53,622,000
Deferred loan costs, gross	7,554,000	7,521,000
Deferred loan costs, accumulated amortization	2,468,000	1,741,000
Deferred leasing costs, gross	55,825,000	55,145,000
Deferred leasing costs, accumulated amortization	$ 18,229,000	$ 16,917,000

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ORGANIZATION AND OPERATIONS (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended
	Apr. 29, 2014	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Apr. 29, 2014	Apr. 28, 2014
Organization and operations
Common shares authorized		200,000,000	200,000,000		1,000,000,000
Common shares authorized before amendment with effect to the reverse stock split					20,000,000
Common shares authorized with effect to the reverse stock split	200,000,000			200,000,000
Reverse stock split ratio	0.2
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.001	$ 0.001	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
PMC Commercial
Organization and operations
Common shares authorized before amendment					100,000,000
Common shares authorized					1,000,000,000

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STOCK BASED COMPENSATION PLANS (Details) (Restricted share awards, USD $)	3 Months Ended	0 Months Ended			10 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 11, 2014	Mar. 06, 2015	May 06, 2014	Mar. 06, 2015 item
Share-based compensation plans
Unrecognized compensation expense	$ 30,000
Recognition period	2 years
Independent directors
Share-based compensation plans
Award granted to each independent members of the board of directors		2,000
Granted (in shares)		6,000
Stock-based compensation expense	32,000
Executive officers
Share-based compensation plans
Granted (in shares)			2,000	2,000	4,000
Stock-based compensation expense	$ 18,000
Number of executive officers					2
Award vesting period					2 years
Percentage of award vesting immediately and at the end of each of the next two years					33.00%

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SEGMENT DISCLOSURE (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015 item	Mar. 31, 2014
Segment disclosure
Number of types of commercial real estate properties	3
Revenues	$ 67,239	$ 62,597
Property expenses:
General and administrative	2,592	774
EXPENSES	67,469	57,231
Reportable segments
Property expenses:
Total segment net operating income	34,093	32,633
Reportable segments | Office properties
Segment disclosure
Revenues	46,615	43,274
Property expenses:
Operating	19,391	17,653
General and administrative	313	316
EXPENSES	19,704	17,969
Total segment net operating income	26,911	25,305
Reportable segments | Hotel properties
Segment disclosure
Revenues	15,719	14,339
Property expenses:
Operating	10,677	9,846
General and administrative	41	37
EXPENSES	10,718	9,883
Total segment net operating income	5,001	4,456
Reportable segments | Multi-family properties
Segment disclosure
Revenues	4,905	4,984
Property expenses:
Operating	2,641	2,087
General and administrative	83	25
EXPENSES	2,724	2,112
Total segment net operating income	$ 2,181	$ 2,872

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DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (Details 3) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Debt
Debt	$ 38,516
Total Debt	41,635	41,901
Secured borrowings - government guaranteed loans
Debt
Debt	38,516	38,739
Premiums or discounts on debt instruments	3,119	3,162
Total Debt	41,635	41,901
Secured borrowing principal on loans sold for a premium and excess spread - variable rate, reset quarterly, based on prime rate with weighted average coupon rate of 3.92%
Debt
Weighted average coupon rate (as a percent)	3.92%	3.92%
Debt	33,465	33,654
Secured borrowing principal on loans sold for excess spread, variable rate, reset quarterly, based on prime rate with weighted average coupon rate of 1.58%
Debt
Weighted average coupon rate (as a percent)	1.58%	1.58%
Debt	$ 5,051	$ 5,085

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MERGER

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

MERGER

MERGER

2. MERGER

        The Merger Agreement provided for the business combination of CIM REIT's wholly owned subsidiary, CIM Urban, and PMC Commercial. Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, an affiliate of CIM REIT received 4,400,000 shares of newly-issued PMC Commercial Common Stock and approximately 65,000,000 shares of newly-issued PMC Commercial preferred stock. Following the Merger and subsequent increase in our authorized number of shares, each share of preferred stock was converted into 1.4 shares of PMC Commercial Common Stock, resulting in the issuance of 95,440,000 shares of common stock in the aggregate in connection with the Merger, representing approximately 97.8% of PMC Commercial's outstanding shares of common stock.

        All shares of PMC Commercial Common Stock that were outstanding immediately prior to the closing of the Merger continued to remain outstanding following the Acquisition Date. In addition, stockholders of record of PMC Commercial at the close of the business day prior to the Acquisition Date received a special cash dividend of $27.50 per share of common stock plus that pro-rata portion of PMC Commercial's regular quarterly cash dividend accrued through the Acquisition Date, each of which was paid March 25, 2014.

        The Merger was accounted for as a reverse acquisition under the acquisition method of accounting with CIM Urban considered to be the accounting acquirer based upon the terms of the Merger Agreement. Based on the determination that CIM Urban was the accounting acquirer in the transaction, CIM Urban allocated the purchase price to the fair value of PMC Commercial's assets and liabilities as of the Acquisition Date.

        Accordingly, the accompanying financial statements include (1) the historical financial information for CIM Urban for all periods presented, (2) the assets and liabilities of PMC Commercial acquired on March 11, 2014 and still owned or held by us in the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2014 and March 31, 2015, respectively, and (3) the results of PMC Commercial's operations and cash flows in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income and cash flows from the Acquisition Date. The equity of CIM Commercial is the historical equity of CIM Urban retroactively restated to reflect the number of shares of stock issued by PMC Commercial pursuant to the Merger Agreement. In connection with the reverse acquisition, for purposes of presenting equity for CIM Commercial, the historical stockholders of PMC Commercial were deemed to have been issued 2,119,244 shares of Common Stock (2,226,509 shares of Common Stock, less 107,265 shares of treasury stock) on the Acquisition Date.

        Consideration Transferred—The fair value of the consideration transferred in the reverse acquisition is determined based on the number of shares of stock the accounting acquirer would have to issue to the stockholders of the accounting acquiree in order to provide the same ratio of ownership in the combined entity following the completion of the Merger, and was determined to be the outstanding stock of PMC Commercial as of the Acquisition Date. The fair value of the consideration transferred was based on the most reliable measure, which was determined to be the market price of PMC Commercial stock as of the Acquisition Date. The computation of the fair value of the consideration transferred, based on the market price of PMC Commercial stock on the Acquisition Date, is as follows:

	(in thousands, except per share data)
PMC Commercial common stock outstanding		2,119
Equity consideration price per share of common stock	$	21.05
Fair value of the equity consideration		44,610
Payment in cash—special dividend		58,279
Total purchase price	$	102,889

        Purchase Price Allocation—As CIM Urban was the accounting acquirer in the business combination, it has allocated the purchase price to PMC Commercial's individually identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values on the Acquisition Date. A bargain purchase gain was recorded as of the Acquisition Date in the amount equal to the excess of the fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired over the total purchase price.

        The following table summarizes the allocation of the purchase price:

	(in thousands)
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	3,185
Loans receivable		207,140
Accounts receivable and interest receivable		755
Other assets		5,396
Intangible assets		2,957
Total assets acquired		219,433
Liabilities
Debt		99,849
Accounts payable and accrued expenses		7,396
Special dividend liability and dividend payable		59,286
Other liabilities		3,374
Total liabilities assumed		169,905
Net identifiable assets acquired		49,528
Bargain purchase gain		(4,918	)
Net purchase price	$	44,610

        In order to allow CIM Commercial to increase its focus on Class A and creative office properties, our board of directors (the "Board of Directors") approved a plan for the lending business that, when completed, will result in the deconsolidation of the lending segment. As a result, the lending segment is held for sale at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 (see Note 6).

        Based on an arrangement with PMC Commercial, certain legal and due diligence expenses related to the Merger incurred by PMC Commercial during a certain period of time were reimbursed by CIM Urban. For the three months ended March 31, 2014, Merger related costs of $468,000 were included in transaction costs.

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SEGMENT DISCLOSURE (Details 2) (USD $)	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Segment disclosure
Interest		$ (5,403,000)	$ (4,037,000)
General and administrative		(2,592,000)	(774,000)
Asset management fees and other fees to related parties		(7,209,000)	(5,737,000)
Transaction costs		(428,000)	(468,000)
Depreciation and amortization		(19,128,000)	(16,629,000)
Bargain purchase gain			4,918,000
INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS		(230,000)	10,284,000
Income from operations of assets held for sale	933,000	2,962,000	933,000
INCOME FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS		2,962,000	933,000
NET INCOME		2,732,000	11,217,000
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests			2,000
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO STOCKHOLDERS		2,732,000	11,219,000
Reportable segments
Segment disclosure
Total segment net operating income		34,093,000	32,633,000
Reconciliation
Segment disclosure
Interest		(5,403,000)	(4,037,000)
General and administrative		(2,155,000)	(396,000)
Asset management fees and other fees to related parties		(7,209,000)	(5,737,000)
Transaction costs		(428,000)	(468,000)
Depreciation and amortization		$ (19,128,000)	$ (16,629,000)

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INVESTMENTS IN REAL ESTATE (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
INVESTMENTS IN REAL ESTATE
Land	$ 354,035,000		$ 354,035,000
Land improvements	28,071,000		28,071,000
Buildings and improvements	1,503,492,000		1,501,603,000
Furniture, fixtures, and equipment	9,597,000		10,875,000
Tenant improvements	134,698,000		131,446,000
Work in progress	8,211,000		10,764,000
Investments in real estate	2,038,104,000		2,036,794,000
Accumulated depreciation	(333,696,000)		(320,857,000)
Net investments in real estate	1,704,408,000		1,715,937,000
Depreciation expense	$ 16,280,000	$ 14,147,000

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DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

Reconciliation of the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities that are classified as held for sale

	March 31, 2015		December 31, 2014
	(in thousands)
Assets held for sale
Loans receivable—net	$	203,248	$	189,052
Cash and cash equivalents		9,183		9,937
Restricted cash		972		916
Accounts receivable and interest receivable—net		650		738
Other intangible assets		2,957		2,957
Other assets		5,214		5,199
Total assets held for sale	$	222,224	$	208,799
Liabilities associated with assets held for sale
Debt	$	41,635	$	41,901
Accounts payable and accrued expenses		2,575		2,709
Other liabilities		4,819		5,181
Total liabilities associated with assets held for sale	$	49,029	$	49,791

Schedule of loans receivable

	March 31, 2015			December 31, 2014
	(in thousands)
Commercial mortgage loans	$	104,067		$	108,864
SBA 7(a) loans, subject to secured borrowings		41,068			41,328
SBA 7(a) loans		38,455			38,707
Commercial real estate loans		19,639			—
Loans receivable		203,229			188,899
Deferred capitalized costs—net		281			292
Loan loss reserves		(262	)		(139	)
Net loans receivable	$	203,248		$	189,052

Schedule of debt

	March 31, 2015		December 31, 2014
	(in thousands)
Secured borrowing principal on loans sold for a premium and excess spread—variable rate, reset quarterly, based on prime rate with weighted average coupon rate of 3.92%	$	33,465	$	33,654
Secured borrowing principal on loans sold for excess spread, variable rate, reset quarterly, based on prime rate with weighted average coupon rate of 1.58%		5,051		5,085
		38,516		38,739
Premiums on loans sold for a premium and excess spread		3,119		3,162
Total secured borrowings—government guaranteed loans	$	41,635	$	41,901

Schedule of future principal payments on our debt

Years Ending December 31,	Secured Borrowings Principal(1)
	(in thousands)
2015 (Nine months ending December 31, 2015)	$	925
2016		1,272
2017		1,314
2018		1,361
2019		1,410
Thereafter		32,234
	$	38,516

(1) Principal payments are generally dependent upon cash flows received from the underlying loans. Our estimate of their repayment is based on scheduled principal payments on the underlying loans. Our estimate will differ from actual amounts to the extent we experience prepayments and/or loan liquidations or charge-offs. No payment is due unless payments are received from the borrowers on the underlying loans.

Reconciliation of the revenue and expenses classified as discontinued operations

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2015		From the Acquisition Date through March 31, 2014
	(in thousands)
Revenue—Interest and other income	$	5,178	$	1,526
Expenses:
Interest expense		301		180
Fees to related party		1,143		—
General and administrative		574		405
Provision for income taxes		198		8
Total expenses		2,216		593
Income from operations of assets held for sale	$	2,962	$	933

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OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Schedule of intangible assets and liabilities and related accumulated amortization and accretion

	Assets															Liabilities
March 31, 2015	Acquired Above-Market Leases			Acquired In-Place Leases			Tax Abatement			Franchise Affiliation Fee			Acquired Below-Market Ground Lease			Acquired Below-Market Leases
	(in thousands)
Gross balance	$	1,936		$	22,660		$	4,273		$	3,936		$	11,685		$	(20,312	)
Accumulated amortization		(1,652	)		(16,979	)		(1,909	)		(3,080	)		(1,317	)		12,310
	$	284		$	5,681		$	2,364		$	856		$	10,368		$	(8,002	)
Average useful life (in years)		7			8			8			10			84			8

	Assets															Liabilities
December 31, 2014	Acquired Above-Market Leases			Acquired In-Place Leases			Tax Abatement			Franchise Affiliation Fee			Acquired Below-Market Ground Lease			Acquired Below-Market Leases
	(in thousands)
Gross balance	$	2,402		$	22,680		$	4,273		$	3,936		$	11,685		$	(20,333	)
Accumulated amortization		(2,039	)		(16,470	)		(1,771	)		(2,981	)		(1,282	)		11,676
	$	363		$	6,210		$	2,502		$	955		$	10,403		$	(8,657	)
Average useful life (in years)		7			8			8			10			84			8

Schedule of future amortization and accretion of acquisition related intangible assets and liabilities

	Assets										Liabilities
Years Ending December 31,	Acquired Above-Market Leases		Acquired In-Place Leases		Tax Abatement		Franchise Affiliation Fee		Acquired Below-Market Ground Lease		Acquired Below-Market Leases
	(in thousands)
2015 (Nine months ending December 31, 2015)	$	162	$	1,312	$	413	$	295	$	105	$	(1,914	)
2016		88		1,346		551		394		140		(2,502	)
2017		26		915		551		167		140		(2,399	)
2018		8		666		551		—		140		(963	)
2019		—		488		298		—		140		(224	)
Thereafter		—		954		—		—		9,703		—
	$	284	$	5,681	$	2,364	$	856	$	10,368	$	(8,002	)

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FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Loans receivable subject to credit risk
Fair Value Inputs [Abstract]
Rate of prepayment (as a percent)	15.00%	15.00%
SBA 7(a) loans, subject to secured borrowings
Fair Value Inputs [Abstract]
Rate of prepayment (as a percent)		15.00%
Commercial real estate loans
Fair Value Inputs [Abstract]
Discount rate used to estimate fair value (as a percent)		9.70%
Rate of prepayment (as a percent)		0.00%
Potential credit deterioration (as a percent)		0.00%
Minimum | Loans receivable subject to credit risk
Fair Value Inputs [Abstract]
Discount rate used to estimate fair value (as a percent)		6.75%	5.90%
Maximum | Loans receivable subject to credit risk
Fair Value Inputs [Abstract]
Discount rate used to estimate fair value (as a percent)		15.00%	14.90%
Carrying Amount
Liabilities:
Junior subordinated notes	24,906	24,924	24,906
Mortgages payable	223,808	221,894	223,808
Secured borrowings - government guaranteed loans	41,901	41,635	41,901
Carrying Amount | Loans receivable subject to credit risk
Assets:
Loans receivable	147,648	142,256	147,648
Carrying Amount | SBA 7(a) loans, subject to secured borrowings
Assets:
Loans receivable	41,404	41,353	41,404
Carrying Amount | Commercial real estate loans
Assets:
Loans receivable		19,639
Estimated Fair Value | Level 3
Liabilities:
Junior subordinated notes	24,877	24,936	24,877
Mortgages payable	231,806	230,401	231,806
Secured borrowings - government guaranteed loans	41,901	41,635	41,901
Estimated Fair Value | Level 3 | Loans receivable subject to credit risk
Assets:
Loans receivable	154,252	149,040	154,252
Estimated Fair Value | Level 3 | SBA 7(a) loans, subject to secured borrowings
Assets:
Loans receivable	41,901	41,635	41,901
Estimated Fair Value | Level 3 | Commercial real estate loans
Assets:
Loans receivable		19,639
Mortgages payable. | Minimum
Fair Value Inputs [Abstract]
Discount rate used to estimate fair value (as a percent)		3.94%	3.92%
Mortgages payable. | Maximum
Fair Value Inputs [Abstract]
Discount rate used to estimate fair value (as a percent)		4.04%	4.12%
Junior subordinated notes
Fair Value Inputs [Abstract]
Discount rate used to estimate fair value (as a percent)		4.10%	3.83%

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OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Intangible assets and liabilities
Amortization expenses	$ 19,128,000	$ 16,629,000
Intangible liabilities
Net	(8,002,000)		(8,657,000)
Future accretion of acquisition related intangible liabilities
Net	(8,002,000)		(8,657,000)
Acquired Below-Market Leases
Intangible assets and liabilities
Amortization expenses	655,000	648,000
Intangible liabilities
Gross balance	(20,312,000)		(20,333,000)
Accumulated amortization	12,310,000		11,676,000
Net	(8,002,000)		(8,657,000)
Average useful life	8 years		8 years
Future accretion of acquisition related intangible liabilities
2015 (Nine months ending December 31, 2015)	(1,914,000)
2016	(2,502,000)
2017	(2,399,000)
2018	(963,000)
2019	(224,000)
Net	(8,002,000)		(8,657,000)
Acquired Above-Market Leases
Intangible assets and liabilities
Amortization expenses	79,000	337,000
Intangible assets
Gross balance	1,936,000		2,402,000
Accumulated amortization	(1,652,000)		(2,039,000)
Net	284,000		363,000
Average useful life	7 years		7 years
Future amortization of acquisition related intangible assets
2015 (Nine months ending December 31, 2015)	162,000
2016	88,000
2017	26,000
2018	8,000
Net	284,000		363,000
Acquired In-Place Leases
Intangible assets and liabilities
Amortization expenses	529,000	612,000
Intangible assets
Gross balance	22,660,000		22,680,000
Accumulated amortization	(16,979,000)		(16,470,000)
Net	5,681,000		6,210,000
Average useful life	8 years		8 years
Future amortization of acquisition related intangible assets
2015 (Nine months ending December 31, 2015)	1,312,000
2016	1,346,000
2017	915,000
2018	666,000
2019	488,000
Thereafter	954,000
Net	5,681,000		6,210,000
Tax Abatement
Intangible assets and liabilities
Amortization expenses	138,000	138,000
Intangible assets
Gross balance	4,273,000		4,273,000
Accumulated amortization	(1,909,000)		(1,771,000)
Net	2,364,000		2,502,000
Average useful life	8 years		8 years
Future amortization of acquisition related intangible assets
2015 (Nine months ending December 31, 2015)	413,000
2016	551,000
2017	551,000
2018	551,000
2019	298,000
Net	2,364,000		2,502,000
Advance Bookings
Intangible assets and liabilities
Amortization expenses	0	67,000
Franchise Affiliation Fee
Intangible assets and liabilities
Amortization expenses	99,000	99,000
Intangible assets
Gross balance	3,936,000		3,936,000
Accumulated amortization	(3,080,000)		(2,981,000)
Net	856,000		955,000
Average useful life	10 years		10 years
Future amortization of acquisition related intangible assets
2015 (Nine months ending December 31, 2015)	295,000
2016	394,000
2017	167,000
Net	856,000		955,000
Acquired Below-Market Ground Lease
Intangible assets and liabilities
Amortization expenses	35,000	35,000
Intangible assets
Gross balance	11,685,000		11,685,000
Accumulated amortization	(1,317,000)		(1,282,000)
Net	10,368,000		10,403,000
Average useful life	84 years		84 years
Future amortization of acquisition related intangible assets
2015 (Nine months ending December 31, 2015)	105,000
2016	140,000
2017	140,000
2018	140,000
2019	140,000
Thereafter	9,703,000
Net	$ 10,368,000		$ 10,403,000

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DEBT (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

DEBT

Schedule of debt

	March 31, 2015			December 31, 2014
	(in thousands)
Mortgage loan with a fixed interest rate of 7.66% per annum, with monthly payments of principal and interest. The loan has a 20-year amortization schedule with a $25,324,000 balance due on December 1, 2015. The loan is nonrecourse.	$	26,395		$	26,783
Mortgage loan with a fixed interest rate of 4.50% per annum, with monthly payments of interest only for 10 years, and payments of interest and principal starting in February 2022. The loan has a $42,008,000 balance due on January 5, 2027. The loan is nonrecourse.		46,000			46,000
Mortgage loan with a fixed interest rate of 5.56% per annum, with monthly payments of principal and interest. The loan has a 10-year amortization schedule with a $12,288,000 balance due on July 1, 2015. The loan is nonrecourse. The loan was paid in full in April 2015.		12,364			12,442
Mortgage loan with a fixed interest rate of 6.65% per annum, with monthly payments of principal and interest. The loan has a 25-year amortization schedule with a $21,136,000 balance due on July 15, 2018. The loan is nonrecourse.		31,363			32,070
Mortgage loan with a fixed interest rate of 5.06% per annum, with monthly payments of principal and interest, and a balance of $33,068,000 due on September 1, 2015. The loan is nonrecourse.		33,508			33,734
Mortgage loans with a fixed interest rate of 5.39% per annum, with monthly payments of principal and interest, and a balance of $35,695,000 due on March 1, 2021. The loans are nonrecourse.		40,352			40,526
Mortgage loan with a fixed interest rate of 5.18% per annum, with monthly payments of principal and interest, and a balance of $26,232,000 due on June 5, 2021. The loan is nonrecourse.		30,158			30,292
		220,140			221,847
Premiums and discounts on assumed mortgages		1,754			1,961
Total Mortgages Payable		221,894			223,808
Junior subordinated notes with a variable interest rate which resets quarterly based on the 90-day LIBOR plus 3.25%, with quarterly interest only payments. Balance due at maturity on March 30, 2035.		27,070			27,070
Unsecured credit facilities		395,000			360,000
		422,070			387,070
Discount on junior subordinated notes		(2,146	)		(2,164	)
Total Other		419,924			384,906
Total Debt	$	641,818		$	608,714

Schedule of principal payments on, and estimated amortization of debt (face value)

Years Ending December 31,	Mortgages Payable		Other(1)		Total
	(in thousands)
2015 (Nine Months Ending December 31, 2015)	$	75,348	$	—	$	75,348
2016		4,354		395,000		399,354
2017		4,642		—		4,642
2018		24,300		—		24,300
2019		1,519		—		1,519
Thereafter		109,977		27,070		137,047
	$	220,140	$	422,070	$	642,210

(1) Represents the junior subordinated notes and unsecured credit facility.

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FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Schedule of estimated fair values of financial instruments not recorded at fair value on consolidated balance sheets

	March 31, 2015				December 31, 2014
	Carrying Amount		Estimated Fair Value		Carrying Amount		Estimated Fair Value		Level
	(in thousands)
Assets held for sale:
Loans receivable subject to credit risk	$	142,256	$	149,040	$	147,648	$	154,252		3
SBA 7(a) loans receivable, subject to secured borrowings		41,353		41,635		41,404		41,901		3
Commercial real estate loans		19,639		19,639		—		—		3
Liabilities:
Secured borrowings—government guaranteed loans, included in liabilities associated with assets held for sale		41,635		41,635		41,901		41,901		3
Junior subordinated notes		24,924		24,936		24,906		24,877		3
Mortgages payable		221,894		230,401		223,808		231,806		3
Unsecured credit facilities		395,000		395,000		360,000		360,000		3

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ORGANIZATION AND OPERATIONS

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

ORGANIZATION AND OPERATIONS

ORGANIZATION AND OPERATIONS

1. ORGANIZATION AND OPERATIONS

        CIM Commercial Trust Corporation ("CIM Commercial") together with its wholly-owned subsidiaries (which, together with CIM Commercial may be referred to as "we," "us" or "our") primarily acquires, owns, and operates Class A and creative office properties in vibrant and improving urban communities throughout the United States. These communities are located in areas that include traditional downtown areas and suburban main streets, which have high barriers to entry, high population density, improving demographic trends and a propensity for growth. We also obtain income from the yield and other related fee income earned on our investments from our lending activities, which have principally been to borrowers in the hospitality industry. As discussed in Note 6, the lending segment is held for sale at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014. We were originally organized in 1993 as PMC Commercial Trust ("PMC Commercial"), a Texas real estate investment trust.

        On July 8, 2013, PMC Commercial entered into a merger agreement (the "Merger Agreement") with CIM Urban REIT, LLC ("CIM REIT") and subsidiaries of the respective parties. CIM REIT was a private commercial REIT and was the owner of CIM Urban Partners, LP ("CIM Urban"). The transaction (the "Merger") was completed on March 11, 2014 (the "Acquisition Date"). The Merger was accounted for as a reverse acquisition under the acquisition method of accounting with CIM Urban considered to be the accounting acquirer based upon the terms of the Merger Agreement. Based on the determination that CIM Urban was the accounting acquirer in the transaction, CIM Urban allocated the purchase price to the fair value of PMC Commercial's assets and liabilities as of the Acquisition Date.

        On April 28, 2014, PMC Commercial's charter was amended to increase the authorized shares of common stock of PMC Commercial from 100,000,000 to 1,000,000,000 shares (20,000,000 and 200,000,000 after giving effect to the reverse stock split described below) and PMC Commercial changed its state of incorporation (the "Reincorporation") from Texas to Maryland by means of a merger of PMC Commercial with and into a newly formed, wholly-owned Maryland corporation subsidiary. Also on April 28, 2014, we changed our name from "PMC Commercial Trust" to "CIM Commercial Trust Corporation." Our common stock ("Common Stock") is currently traded on the NASDAQ Global Market (symbol "CMCT").

        On April 28, 2014, we filed Articles of Amendment (the "Reverse Split Amendment") to effectuate a one-for-five reverse stock split of the Common Stock, effective April 29, 2014. Pursuant to the reverse stock split, each five shares of Common Stock issued and outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the reverse stock split were converted into one share of Common Stock. Fractional shares of Common Stock were not issued as a result of the reverse stock split; instead, holders of pre-split shares of Common Stock who otherwise would have been entitled to receive a fractional share of Common Stock received an amount in cash equal to the product of the fraction of a share multiplied by the closing price of the Common Stock (as adjusted for the one-for-five reverse stock split). In connection with and immediately following the filing of the Reverse Split Amendment, we filed Articles of Amendment (the "Par Value Amendment") to decrease the par value of the Common Stock issued and outstanding to $0.001 per share, effective April 29, 2014, subsequent to the effective time of the Reverse Split Amendment. All per share and outstanding share information has been presented to reflect the reverse stock split.

        CIM Commercial has qualified and intends to continue to qualify as a real estate investment trust ("REIT"), as defined in the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

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RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Schedule of calculation of asset management fees payable to related party as a percentage of the daily average gross fair value of investments

Daily Average Gross Fair Value of CIM Urban's Investments
				Quarterly Fee Percentage
From Greater of		To and Including
(in thousands)
$	—	$	500,000		0.2500	%
	500,000		1,000,000		0.2375	%
	1,000,000		1,500,000		0.2250	%
	1,500,000		4,000,000		0.2125	%
	4,000,000		20,000,000		0.1000	%

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BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Investments in Real Estate
Impairment of long-lived assets	$ 0	$ 0
Buildings and improvements | Minimum
Investments in Real Estate
Estimated useful lives	15 years
Buildings and improvements | Maximum
Investments in Real Estate
Estimated useful lives	40 years
Furniture, fixtures, and equipment | Minimum
Investments in Real Estate
Estimated useful lives	3 years
Furniture, fixtures, and equipment | Maximum
Investments in Real Estate
Estimated useful lives	5 years

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EARNINGS PER SHARE (''EPS'') (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
EARNINGS PER SHARE ("EPS")
Weighted average shares outstanding	97,582,000	95,934,000
Options
Anti-dilutive securities
Increase in weighted average shares outstanding to reflect the dilutive effect of share options (in shares)	0	2,000

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
ASSETS
Investments in real estate - net	$ 1,704,408	$ 1,715,937
Cash and cash equivalents	20,382	17,615
Restricted cash	6,820	8,861
Accounts receivable - net	12,049	10,754
Deferred rent receivable and charges - net	96,879	97,630
Other intangible assets - net	19,553	20,433
Other assets	23,407	14,653
Assets held for sale-net	222,224	208,799
TOTAL ASSETS	2,105,722	2,094,682
LIABILITIES:
Debt	641,818	608,714
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	31,638	35,512
Intangible liabilities - net	8,002	8,657
Due to related parties	10,469	9,186
Other liabilities	23,120	23,006
Liabilities associated with assets held for sale	49,029	49,791
Total liabilities	764,076	734,866
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 13)
EQUITY:
Common stock, $0.001 par value; 200,000,000 shares authorized; 97,690,863 and 97,688,863 shares issued; and 97,583,598 and 97,581,598 shares outstanding at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively	98	98
Additional paid-in capital	1,824,747	1,824,381
Distributions in excess of earnings	(479,237)	(460,623)
Stockholders' equity before treasury stock	1,345,608	1,363,856
Less: Treasury stock, at cost, 107,265 shares outstanding	(4,901)	(4,901)
Total stockholders' equity	1,340,707	1,358,955
Noncontrolling interests	939	861
Total equity	1,341,646	1,359,816
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY	$ 2,105,722	$ 2,094,682

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DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
Transaction costs	$ 163
Assets of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation [Abstract]
Loans receivable-net	203,248	189,052
Cash and cash equivalents	9,183	9,937	7,453
Restricted cash	972	916
Accounts receivable and interest receivable-net	650	738
Other intangible assets	2,957	2,957
Other assets	5,214	5,199
Assets held for sale	222,224	208,799
Liabilities of assets held for sale
Debt	41,635	41,901
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	2,575	2,709
Other liabilities	4,819	5,181
Total liabilities associated with assets held for sale	$ 49,029	$ 49,791

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY (Parenthetical) (USD $)	0 Months Ended		3 Months Ended
	Mar. 06, 2015	Mar. 24, 2014	Mar. 31, 2015
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY
Dividends declared, common (in dollars per share)	$ 0.21875	$ 0.05	$ 0.21875
Dividends declared, preferred (in dollars per share)		$ 0.0403

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FUTURE MINIMUM LEASE RENTALS (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015
Future minimum lease rentals
2015 (Nine months ending December 31, 2015)	$ 117,818
2016	139,621
2017	129,176
2018	107,835
2019	95,343
Thereafter	314,662
Total	904,455
Governmental Tenants
Future minimum lease rentals
2015 (Nine months ending December 31, 2015)	41,272
2016	47,190
2017	41,992
2018	39,605
2019	38,207
Thereafter	118,522
Total	326,788
Other Tenants
Future minimum lease rentals
2015 (Nine months ending December 31, 2015)	76,546
2016	92,431
2017	87,184
2018	68,230
2019	57,136
Thereafter	196,140
Total	$ 577,667

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CONCENTRATIONS (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

Revenues

Concentrations

Schedule of concentration risk from properties

	March 31,
	2015			2014
California		62.5	%		60.2	%
Washington, D.C.		23.8			24.7
Texas		7.5			7.7
North Carolina		4.6			5.3
New York		1.6			2.1
		100.0	%		100.0	%

Real estate investments

Concentrations

Schedule of concentration risk from properties

	March 31, 2015			December 31, 2014
California		52.4	%		52.3	%
Washington, D.C.		31.2			31.2
Texas		7.4			7.4
North Carolina		5.4			5.5
New York		3.6			3.6
		100.0	%		100.0	%

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CONCENTRATIONS

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

CONCENTRATIONS

CONCENTRATIONS

15. CONCENTRATIONS

        Tenant Revenue Concentrations—Rental revenues from the U.S. General Services Administration and other government agencies (collectively, "Governmental Tenants"), which primarily occupy properties located in Washington, D.C., accounted for approximately 22.8% and 25.7% of our rental and other property income for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. At March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, $6,625,000 and $7,168,000, respectively, was due from Governmental Tenants (see Note 14).

        Geographical Concentrations of Investments in Real Estate—As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, we owned 21 office properties, five multifamily properties, and three hotel properties, located in four states and Washington, D.C.

        Our revenues concentrations from properties for the periods ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, are as follows:

	March 31,
	2015			2014
California		62.5	%		60.2	%
Washington, D.C.		23.8			24.7
Texas		7.5			7.7
North Carolina		4.6			5.3
New York		1.6			2.1
		100.0	%		100.0	%

        Our real estate investments concentration from properties as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, are as follows:

	March 31, 2015			December 31, 2014
California		52.4	%		52.3	%
Washington, D.C.		31.2			31.2
Texas		7.4			7.4
North Carolina		5.4			5.5
New York		3.6			3.6
		100.0	%		100.0	%

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SEGMENT DISCLOSURE (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

SEGMENT DISCLOSURE

Schedule of net operating income of reportable segments

	March 31,
	2015		2014
	(in thousands)
Office properties:
Revenues	$	46,615	$	43,274
Property expenses:
Operating		19,391		17,653
General and administrative		313		316
Total property expenses		19,704		17,969
Segment net operating income—office		26,911		25,305
Hotel properties:
Revenues		15,719		14,339
Property expenses:
Operating		10,677		9,846
General and administrative		41		37
Total property expenses		10,718		9,883
Segment net operating income—hotel		5,001		4,456
Multifamily properties:
Revenues		4,905		4,984
Property expenses:
Operating		2,641		2,087
General and administrative		83		25
Total property expenses		2,724		2,112
Segment net operating income—multifamily		2,181		2,872
Total segment net operating income	$	34,093	$	32,633

Schedule of reconciliation of segment net operating income to net income attributable to stockholders

	March 31,
	2015			2014
	(in thousands)
Total segment net operating income	$	34,093		$	32,633
Interest		(5,403	)		(4,037	)
General and administrative		(2,155	)		(396	)
Asset management fees and other fees to related parties		(7,209	)		(5,737	)
Transaction costs		(428	)		(468	)
Depreciation and amortization		(19,128	)		(16,629	)
Bargain purchase gain		—			4,918
Income (loss) from continuing operations		(230	)		10,284
Discontinued operations
Income from operations of assets held for sale		2,962			933
Net income from discontinued operations		2,962			933
Net income		2,732			11,217
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests		—			2
Net income attributable to stockholders	$	2,732		$	11,219

Schedule of reconciliation of condensed assets of segments to consolidated total assets

	March 31, 2015		December 31, 2014
	(in thousands)
Condensed assets:
Office properties	$	1,528,239	$	1,534,610
Hotel properties		175,982		174,679
Multifamily properties		168,942		171,226
Lending assets held for sale		222,224		208,799
Non-segment assets		10,335		5,368
Total assets	$	2,105,722	$	2,094,682

Schedule of capital expenditures and originations

	March 31,
	2015		2014
	(in thousands)
Capital expenditures(1):
Office properties	$	4,164	$	6,055
Hotel properties		457		485
Multifamily properties		130		210
Total capital expenditures		4,751		6,750
Loan originations from assets held for sale		27,403		1,593
Total capital expenditures and loan originations	$	32,154	$	8,343

(1) Represents additions and improvements to real estate investments, excluding acquisitions.

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BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Interim Financial Information

        Interim Financial Information—The accompanying interim consolidated financial statements of CIM Commercial have been prepared by our management in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP"). Certain information and note disclosures required for annual financial statements have been condensed or excluded pursuant to SEC rules and regulations. Accordingly, the interim consolidated financial statements do not include all of the information and notes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. The accompanying financial information reflects all adjustments which are, in the opinion of our management, of a normal recurring nature and necessary for a fair presentation of our financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods. Operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2015 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2015. Our accompanying interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto, included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 16, 2015.

Principles of Consolidation

        Principles of Consolidation—The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of CIM Commercial and its subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

Investments in Real Estate

        Investments in Real Estate—Real estate acquisitions are recorded at cost as of the acquisition date. Costs related to the acquisition of properties are expensed as incurred. Investments in real estate are stated at depreciated cost. Depreciation and amortization are recorded on a straight line basis over the estimated useful lives as follows:

Buildings and improvements	15 - 40 years
Furniture, fixtures, and equipment	3 - 5 years
Tenant improvements	Shorter of the useful lives or the
	terms of the related leases

        Improvements and replacements are capitalized when they extend the useful life, increase capacity, or improve the efficiency of the asset. Ordinary repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred.

        Investments in real estate are evaluated for impairment on a quarterly basis or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount to the future net cash flows, undiscounted and without interest, expected to be generated by the asset. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the estimated fair value of the assets. The estimated fair value of the asset group identified for step two testing is based on either the income approach with market discount rate, terminal capitalization rate and rental rate assumptions being most critical, or on the sales comparison approach to similar properties. Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value, less costs to sell. No impairment of long-lived assets was recognized during the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014.

Loans Receivable

        Loans Receivable—Our loans receivable included in assets held for sale are carried at their unamortized principal balance less unamortized acquisition discounts and premiums, retained loan discounts and loan loss reserves. For loans originated under the Small Business Administration's ("SBA") 7(a) Guaranteed Loan Program ("SBA 7(a) Program"), we sell the portion of the loan that is guaranteed by the SBA. Upon sale of the SBA guaranteed portion of the loans, which are accounted for as sales, the unguaranteed portion of the loan retained by us is valued on a fair value basis and a discount (the "Retained Loan Discount") is recorded as a reduction in basis of the retained portion of the loan.

        At the Acquisition Date, the carrying value of our loans was adjusted to estimated fair market value and acquisition discounts of $33,907,000 were recorded, which are being accreted to interest income, included in income from operations of assets held for sale, using the effective interest method. Acquisition discounts of $25,201,000 remain as of March 31, 2015 which have not yet been accreted to income.

        A loan receivable is generally classified as non-accrual (a "Non-Accrual Loan") if (i) it is past due as to payment of principal or interest for a period of 60 days or more, (ii) any portion of the loan is classified as doubtful or is charged-off or (iii) if the repayment in full of the principal and/or interest is in doubt. Generally, loans are charged-off when management determines that we will be unable to collect any remaining amounts due under the loan agreement, either through liquidation of collateral or other means. Interest income, included in income from operations of assets held for sale, on a Non-Accrual Loan is recognized on either the cash basis or the cost recovery basis.

        On a quarterly basis, and more frequently if indicators exist, we evaluate the collectability of our loans receivable. Our evaluation of collectability involves judgment, estimates, and a review of the ability of the borrower to make principal and interest payments, the underlying collateral and the borrowers' business models and future operations in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 450-20, Contingencies—Loss Contingencies, and ASC 310-10, Receivables. For the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, $101,000 and no impairments on our loans receivable were recorded, respectively. We establish a general loan loss reserve when available information indicates that it is probable a loss has occurred based on the carrying value of the portfolio and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. Significant judgment is required in determining the general loan loss reserve, including estimates of the likelihood of default and the estimated fair value of the collateral. The general loan loss reserve includes those loans, which may have negative characteristics which have not yet become known to us. In addition to the reserves established on loans not considered impaired that have been evaluated under a specific evaluation, the general loan loss reserve uses a consistent methodology to determine a loss percentage to be applied to loan balances. These loss percentages are based on many factors, primarily cumulative and recent loss history and general economic conditions.

Deferred Rent Receivable and Charges

        Deferred Rent Receivable and Charges—Deferred rent receivable and charges consist of deferred rent, deferred loan costs and deferred leasing costs. Deferred rent receivable is $54,197,000 and $53,622,000 at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. Deferred loan costs, which represent legal and third-party fees incurred in connection with our borrowing activities, are capitalized and amortized to interest expense on a straight line basis over the life of the related loan, approximating the effective interest method. Deferred loan costs of $7,554,000 and $7,521,000 are presented net of accumulated amortization of $2,468,000 and $1,741,000 at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. Deferred leasing costs, which represent lease commissions and other direct costs associated with the acquisition of tenants, are capitalized and amortized on a straight line basis over the terms of the related leases. Deferred leasing costs of $55,825,000 and $55,145,000 are presented net of accumulated amortization of $18,229,000 and $16,917,000 at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.

Noncontrolling Interests

        Noncontrolling Interests—Noncontrolling interests represent the interests in various properties owned by third parties.

Discontinued Operations

        Discontinued Operations—We classify assets as held for sale when they meet the necessary criteria, which include: a) management commits to and actively embarks upon a plan to sell the assets, b) the assets to be sold are available for immediate sale in their present condition, c) the sale is expected to be completed within one year under terms usual and customary for such sales and d) actions required to complete the plan indicate that it is unlikely that significant changes to the plan will be made or that the plan will be withdrawn. We believe that we meet these criteria when the plan for sale has been approved by the Board of Directors, there are no known significant contingencies related to the sale and management believes it is probable that the sale will be completed within one year.

        Assets held for sale are recorded at the lower of cost or estimated fair value less cost to sell. Revenues and expenses of assets that are held for sale are presented as discontinued operations for all periods presented in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income.

Consolidation Considerations for Our Investments in Real Estate

        Consolidation Considerations for Our Investments in Real Estate—ASC 810-10, Consolidation, addresses how a business enterprise should evaluate whether it has a controlling interest in an entity through means other than voting rights that would require the entity to be consolidated. We analyze our investments in real estate in accordance with this accounting standard to determine whether they are variable interest entities, and if so, whether we are the primary beneficiary. Our judgment with respect to our level of influence or control over an entity and whether we are the primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity involves consideration of various factors, including the form of our ownership interest, our voting interest, the size of our investment (including loans), and our ability to participate in major policy-making decisions. Our ability to correctly assess our influence or control over an entity affects the presentation of these investments in our consolidated financial statements.

Use of Estimates

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

Reclassifications

        Reclassifications—Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform with the current period presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on previously reported net income or cash flows.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

        Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements—In April 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the "FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2014-08, Presentation of Financial Statements (Topic 205) and Property, Plant, and Equipment (Topic 360). Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity, which amends the definition of a discontinued operation and requires entities to provide additional disclosures about disposal transactions that do not meet the discontinued-operations criteria. The revised guidance is effective prospectively to all disposals (or classifications as held for sale) that occur in annual periods (and interim periods therein) beginning on or after December 15, 2014, with early adoption permitted. Entities are prohibited from applying the new ASU to any component, equity method investment, or acquired business that is classified as held for sale before the adoption date. We early adopted this guidance during the second quarter of 2014, and the adoption did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

        In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) which outlines a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and supersedes most current revenue recognition guidance, including the guidance on real estate de-recognition for most transactions. For public entities, the ASU is effective for annual reporting periods (including interim reporting periods within those periods) beginning after December 15, 2017. Early application is not permitted. Entities have the option of using either a full retrospective or a modified approach to adopt the guidance in the ASU. The modified approach provides entities relief from having to restate and present comparable prior-year financial statement information; however, entities will still need to evaluate existing contracts as of the date of initial adoption under the ASU to determine whether a cumulative adjustment is necessary. We are currently in the process of evaluating the impact of adoption of the new accounting guidance on our consolidated financial statements.

        In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-15 Presentation of Financial Statements—Going Concern (Subtopic 205-40) which requires an entity's management to evaluate whether there are conditions or events, when considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about the entity's ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date the financial statements are issued. The ASU is effective for the annual reporting period ending after December 15, 2016, and for annual and interim periods thereafter. Early application is permitted. The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

        In February 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-02, Consolidation (Topic 810): Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis, which is intended to improve targeted areas of consolidation guidance for legal entities such as limited partnerships, limited liability corporations, and securitization structures (collateralized debt obligations, collateralized loan obligations, and mortgage-backed security transactions). In addition to reducing the number of consolidation models from four to two, the new standard simplifies the FASB Accounting Standards Codification and improves current GAAP by: placing more emphasis on risk of loss when determining a controlling financial interest; reducing the frequency of the application of related-party guidance when determining a controlling financial interest in a variable interest entity (VIE); and changing consolidation conclusions for public and private companies in several industries that typically make use of limited partnerships or VIEs. For public entities, the ASU is effective for annual reporting periods (including interim reporting periods within those periods) beginning after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in an interim period. ASU 2015-02 may be applied retrospectively in previously issued financial statements for one or more years with a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the first year restated. The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

        In March 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-03, Interest—Imputation of Interest
(Subtopic 835-30): Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs, which is intended to simplify the presentation of debt issuance costs. These amendments require that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, consistent with debt discounts. The recognition and measurement guidance for debt issuance costs are not affected by the amendments in this ASU. For public entities, the ASU is effective for annual reporting periods (including interim reporting periods within those periods) beginning after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted for financial statements that have not been previously issued. The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income	$ 2,732	$ 11,217
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Deferred rent, and amortization of intangible assets, liabilities and lease inducements	(1,433)	(550)
Depreciation and amortization	19,128	16,629
Bargain purchase gain		(4,918)
Straight line rent, below-market ground lease and amortization of intangible assets	482	467
Amortization of deferred loan costs	739	326
Amortization of premiums and discounts on debt	(232)	(206)
Unrealized premium adjustment	258
Amortization and accretion on loans receivable, net	(489)	(313)
Bad debt expense	651	118
Deferred income taxes	(30)
Stock-based compensation	366
Loans funded, held for sale	(5,600)	(1,193)
Proceeds from sale of guaranteed loans	6,879
Principal collected on loans	223	89
Other operating activity	134	8
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable and interest receivable	(1,225)	(22)
Other assets	(9,690)	(2,269)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	(2,081)	(5,894)
Deferred leasing costs	(1,588)	(2,724)
Other liabilities	(546)	367
Due to related parties	1,283	896
Net cash provided by operating activities	9,961	12,028
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Additions to investments in real estate	(6,881)	(7,225)
Loans funded	(21,803)	(400)
Cash and cash equivalents acquired in connection with the merger		3,185
Principal collected on loans	6,888	2,154
Restricted cash	1,985	1,128
Other investing activity	95	22
Net cash used in investing activities	(19,716)	(1,136)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Payment of mortgages payable	(1,707)	(1,603)
Proceeds from unsecured credit facilities, revolving credit facility and term note, net	35,000	76,700
Payment of principal on secured borrowings - government guaranteed loans	(223)	(89)
Payment of deferred loan costs	(34)	(225)
Payment of dividends	(21,346)	(2,946)
Payment of special dividend and dividend assumed in acquisition		(59,286)
Distributions pre-merger		(16,100)
Contributions from noncontrolling interests	110
Noncontrolling interests' distributions	(32)	(33)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	11,768	(3,582)
Cash balances included in assets held for sale	(9,183)	(7,453)
NET DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	(7,170)	(143)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS:
Beginning of period	27,552	16,796
End of period	20,382	16,653
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Cash paid during the period for interest	5,174	4,742
Federal income taxes paid	30
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Additions to investments in real estate included in accounts payable and accrued expenses	5,483	3,018
Additions to deferred loan costs included in accounts payable and accrued expenses	$ 33	$ 55

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common stock, authorized shares	200,000,000	200,000,000
Common stock, issued shares	97,690,863	97,688,863
Common stock, outstanding shares	97,583,598	97,581,598
Treasury stock, outstanding shares	107,265	107,265

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DIVIDENDS DECLARED

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

DIVIDENDS DECLARED

DIVIDENDS DECLARED

10. DIVIDENDS DECLARED

        Dividends declared during the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 consisted of the following:

        On March 6, 2015, we declared a common share dividend of $0.21875 per share of Common Stock which was paid on March 27, 2015.

        CIM Urban paid a distribution of $16,100,000 prior to the Acquisition Date ($0.1685 per share of Common Stock, as converted).

        In addition, dividends of $59,286,000 ($27.975 per share of Common Stock) were paid to the PMC Commercial stockholders in connection with the Merger, which includes the $27.50 per share of Common Stock special dividend plus the $0.475 pro rata portion of PMC Commercial's regular quarterly cash dividend.

        On March 24, 2014, we declared a common share dividend of $0.05 per share of Common Stock and a preferred dividend of $0.0403 per share of preferred stock ($0.0285 per share of Common Stock as converted) which were paid on March 28, 2014.

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Document and Entity Information	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	May 05, 2015
Document and Entity Information
Entity Registrant Name	CIM Commercial Trust Corp
Entity Central Index Key	0000908311
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Mar. 31, 2015
Amendment Flag	false
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Smaller Reporting Company
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		97,583,598
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1

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FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

11. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

        A fair value measurement is based on the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. The hierarchy for inputs used in measuring fair value is as follows:

Level 1 Inputs—Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities

Level 2 Inputs—Observable inputs other than quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities

Level 3 Inputs—Unobservable inputs

        In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the level within which the fair value measurement is categorized is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

        The estimated fair values of those financial instruments which are not recorded at fair value on a recurring basis on our consolidated balance sheets were as follows:

	March 31, 2015				December 31, 2014
	Carrying Amount		Estimated Fair Value		Carrying Amount		Estimated Fair Value		Level
	(in thousands)
Assets held for sale:
Loans receivable subject to credit risk	$	142,256	$	149,040	$	147,648	$	154,252		3
SBA 7(a) loans receivable, subject to secured borrowings		41,353		41,635		41,404		41,901		3
Commercial real estate loans		19,639		19,639		—		—		3
Liabilities:
Secured borrowings—government guaranteed loans, included in liabilities associated with assets held for sale		41,635		41,635		41,901		41,901		3
Junior subordinated notes		24,924		24,936		24,906		24,877		3
Mortgages payable		221,894		230,401		223,808		231,806		3
Unsecured credit facilities		395,000		395,000		360,000		360,000		3

        Management's estimation of the fair value of our financial instruments is based on a Level 3 valuation in the fair value hierarchy established for disclosure of how a company values its financial instruments. In general, quoted market prices from active markets for the identical financial instrument (Level 1 inputs), if available, should be used to value a financial instrument. If quoted prices are not available for the identical financial instrument, then a determination should be made if Level 2 inputs are available. Level 2 inputs include quoted prices for similar financial instruments in active markets for identical or similar financial instruments in markets that are not active (i.e., markets in which there are few transactions for the financial instruments, the prices are not current, price quotations vary substantially, or in which little information is released publicly). There is limited reliable market information for our financial instruments and we utilize other methodologies for valuation purposes since there are no Level 1 or Level 2 determinations available. Accordingly, Level 3 inputs are used to measure fair value.

        In general, estimates of fair value may differ from the carrying amounts of the financial assets and liabilities primarily as a result of the effects of discounting future cash flows. Considerable judgment is required to interpret market data and develop estimates of fair value. Accordingly, the estimates presented are made at a point in time and may not be indicative of the amounts we could realize in a current market exchange.

        Loans Receivable Subject to Credit Risk—Loans receivable were initially recorded at estimated fair value at the Acquisition Date. Loans receivable originated subsequent to the Acquisition Date are recorded at cost upon origination and adjusted by net loan origination fees and discounts. In order to determine the estimated fair value of our loans receivable, we use a present value technique for the anticipated future cash flows using certain assumptions. At March 31, 2015 our assumptions included discount rates ranging from 6.75% to 15.00% and prepayment rates of 15.00%. At December 31, 2014, our assumptions included discount rates ranging from 5.90% to 14.90% and prepayment rates of 15.00%.

        SBA 7(a) Loans Receivable, Subject to Secured Borrowings—Represents the government guaranteed portion of loans which were sold with the proceeds received from the sale reflected as secured borrowings—government guaranteed loans (a liability associated with assets held for sale on our consolidated balance sheets (Note 6)). There is no credit risk associated with these loans since the SBA has guaranteed payment of the principal. In order to determine the estimated fair value of these loans receivable, we use a present value technique for the anticipated future cash flows taking into consideration the lack of credit risk using a prepayment rate of 15.00%.

        Commercial Real Estate Loans—In order to determine the estimated fair value of our commercial real estate loans receivable which consisted of one mezzanine loan, we use a present value technique for the anticipated future cash flows using certain assumptions including a discount rate of 9.7%. There is no prepayment anticipated and no potential credit deterioration anticipated on this loan.

        Secured Borrowings—Government Guaranteed Loans—The carrying amount of secured borrowings—government guaranteed loans approximates fair value, as the interest rates on these secured borrowings approximate current market interest rates. Includes the unamortized deferred cash premiums collected on the sale of the government guaranteed portions of the related loans, which are included in liabilities associated with assets held for sale.

        Junior Subordinated Notes—The fair value of the junior subordinated notes is estimated based on current interest rates available for debt instruments with similar terms. Discounted cash flow analysis is generally used to estimate the fair value of our junior subordinated notes. The rate used was 4.10% and 3.83% at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.

        Unsecured Credit Facilities—The carrying amount is a reasonable estimation of fair value as the interest rates on the unsecured credit facilities are variable and are at current market interest rates.

        Mortgage Notes Payable—The fair values of mortgage notes are estimated based on current interest rates available for debt instruments with similar terms. The fair value of our mortgages payable is sensitive to fluctuations in interest rates. Discounted cash flow analysis is generally used to estimate the fair value of our mortgages payable, using rates ranging from 3.94% to 4.04% for the period ended March 31, 2015 and 3.92% to 4.12% for the year ended December 31, 2014.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
REVENUES:
Rental and other property income	$ 63,398	$ 59,822
Expense reimbursements	3,181	2,351
Interest and other income	660	424
REVENUES	67,239	62,597
EXPENSES:
Rental and other property operating	32,709	29,586
Asset management fees and other fees to related parties	7,209	5,737
Interest	5,403	4,037
General and administrative	2,592	774
Transaction costs	428	468
Depreciation and amortization	19,128	16,629
EXPENSES	67,469	57,231
Bargain purchase gain (Note 2)		4,918
INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS	(230)	10,284
Income from operations of assets held for sale	2,962	933
INCOME FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS	2,962	933
NET INCOME	2,732	11,217
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests		2
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO STOCKHOLDERS	2,732	11,219
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME	$ 2,732	$ 11,219
BASIC AND DILUTED INCOME PER SHARE:
Continuing operations	$ 0.00	$ 0.11
Discontinued operations	$ 0.03	$ 0.01
Net income	$ 0.03	$ 0.12
WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING:
Basic (in shares)	97,582	95,934
Diluted (in shares)	97,582	95,936

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OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

5. OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

        A schedule of our intangible assets and liabilities and related accumulated amortization and accretion as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, is as follows:

	Assets															Liabilities
March 31, 2015	Acquired Above-Market Leases			Acquired In-Place Leases			Tax Abatement			Franchise Affiliation Fee			Acquired Below-Market Ground Lease			Acquired Below-Market Leases
	(in thousands)
Gross balance	$	1,936		$	22,660		$	4,273		$	3,936		$	11,685		$	(20,312	)
Accumulated amortization		(1,652	)		(16,979	)		(1,909	)		(3,080	)		(1,317	)		12,310
	$	284		$	5,681		$	2,364		$	856		$	10,368		$	(8,002	)
Average useful life (in years)		7			8			8			10			84			8

	Assets															Liabilities
December 31, 2014	Acquired Above-Market Leases			Acquired In-Place Leases			Tax Abatement			Franchise Affiliation Fee			Acquired Below-Market Ground Lease			Acquired Below-Market Leases
	(in thousands)
Gross balance	$	2,402		$	22,680		$	4,273		$	3,936		$	11,685		$	(20,333	)
Accumulated amortization		(2,039	)		(16,470	)		(1,771	)		(2,981	)		(1,282	)		11,676
	$	363		$	6,210		$	2,502		$	955		$	10,403		$	(8,657	)
Average useful life (in years)		7			8			8			10			84			8

        The amortization of the above-market leases which decreased rental and other property income was $79,000 and $337,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The amortization of the below-market leases included in rental and other property income was $655,000 and $648,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The amortization of in-place leases included in depreciation and amortization expense was $529,000 and $612,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Included in depreciation and amortization expense is franchise affiliation fee amortization of $99,000 for each of the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014. The amortization of advance bookings included in depreciation and amortization expense was $0 and $67,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Tax abatement amortization of $138,000 for each of the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, and the amortization of below-market ground lease obligation of $35,000 for each of the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 are included in rental and other property operating expenses.

        A schedule of future amortization and accretion of acquisition related intangible assets and liabilities as of March 31, 2015 is as follows:

	Assets										Liabilities
Years Ending December 31,	Acquired Above-Market Leases		Acquired In-Place Leases		Tax Abatement		Franchise Affiliation Fee		Acquired Below-Market Ground Lease		Acquired Below-Market Leases
	(in thousands)
2015 (Nine months ending December 31, 2015)	$	162	$	1,312	$	413	$	295	$	105	$	(1,914	)
2016		88		1,346		551		394		140		(2,502	)
2017		26		915		551		167		140		(2,399	)
2018		8		666		551		—		140		(963	)
2019		—		488		298		—		140		(224	)
Thereafter		—		954		—		—		9,703		—
	$	284	$	5,681	$	2,364	$	856	$	10,368	$	(8,002	)

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INVESTMENTS IN REAL ESTATE

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

INVESTMENTS IN REAL ESTATE

INVESTMENTS IN REAL ESTATE

4. INVESTMENTS IN REAL ESTATE

        Investments in real estate consist of the following:

	March 31, 2015			December 31, 2014
	(in thousands)
Land	$	354,035		$	354,035
Land improvements		28,071			28,071
Buildings and improvements		1,503,492			1,501,603
Furniture, fixtures, and equipment		9,597			10,875
Tenant improvements		134,698			131,446
Work in progress		8,211			10,764
Investments in real estate		2,038,104			2,036,794
Accumulated depreciation		(333,696	)		(320,857	)
Net investments in real estate	$	1,704,408		$	1,715,937

        For the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, we recorded depreciation expense of $16,280,000 and $14,147,000, respectively.

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SEGMENT DISCLOSURE

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

SEGMENT DISCLOSURE

SEGMENT DISCLOSURE

16. SEGMENT DISCLOSURE

        In accordance with ASC Topic 280, Segment Reporting, our reportable segments consist of three types of commercial real estate properties, namely, office properties, hotel properties and multifamily properties, as well as a segment for our lending operations, which is held for sale as of March 31, 2015. Management internally evaluates the operating performance and financial results of the segments based on net operating income. We also have certain general and administrative level activities, including public company expenses, legal, accounting, and tax preparation that are not considered separate operating segments. The reportable segments are accounted for on the same basis of accounting as described in the notes to our audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2014 included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 16, 2015.

        We evaluate the performance of our segments based on net operating income for our real estate segment, defined as: rental and other property income and tenant reimbursements less property and related expenses, and excludes nonproperty income and expenses, interest expense, depreciation and amortization, corporate related general and administrative expenses, and transaction costs.

        The net operating income of our reportable segments for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, is as follows:

	March 31,
	2015		2014
	(in thousands)
Office properties:
Revenues	$	46,615	$	43,274
Property expenses:
Operating		19,391		17,653
General and administrative		313		316
Total property expenses		19,704		17,969
Segment net operating income—office		26,911		25,305
Hotel properties:
Revenues		15,719		14,339
Property expenses:
Operating		10,677		9,846
General and administrative		41		37
Total property expenses		10,718		9,883
Segment net operating income—hotel		5,001		4,456
Multifamily properties:
Revenues		4,905		4,984
Property expenses:
Operating		2,641		2,087
General and administrative		83		25
Total property expenses		2,724		2,112
Segment net operating income—multifamily		2,181		2,872
Total segment net operating income	$	34,093	$	32,633

        A reconciliation of segment net operating income to net income for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, is as follows:

	March 31,
	2015			2014
	(in thousands)
Total segment net operating income	$	34,093		$	32,633
Interest		(5,403	)		(4,037	)
General and administrative		(2,155	)		(396	)
Asset management fees and other fees to related parties		(7,209	)		(5,737	)
Transaction costs		(428	)		(468	)
Depreciation and amortization		(19,128	)		(16,629	)
Bargain purchase gain		—			4,918
Income (loss) from continuing operations		(230	)		10,284
Discontinued operations
Income from operations of assets held for sale		2,962			933
Net income from discontinued operations		2,962			933
Net income		2,732			11,217
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests		—			2
Net income attributable to stockholders	$	2,732		$	11,219

        The condensed assets for each of the segments as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, along with capital expenditures and originations for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, are as follows:

	March 31, 2015		December 31, 2014
	(in thousands)
Condensed assets:
Office properties	$	1,528,239	$	1,534,610
Hotel properties		175,982		174,679
Multifamily properties		168,942		171,226
Lending assets held for sale		222,224		208,799
Non-segment assets		10,335		5,368
Total assets	$	2,105,722	$	2,094,682

	March 31,
	2015		2014
	(in thousands)
Capital expenditures(1):
Office properties	$	4,164	$	6,055
Hotel properties		457		485
Multifamily properties		130		210
Total capital expenditures		4,751		6,750
Loan originations from assets held for sale		27,403		1,593
Total capital expenditures and loan originations	$	32,154	$	8,343

(1) Represents additions and improvements to real estate investments, excluding acquisitions.

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RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS

RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS

12. RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS

        CIM Urban REIT Management, LP (the "Advisor"), an affiliate of CIM REIT, provides asset management services to CIM Urban. For these services, CIM Urban pays asset management fees to the Advisor on a quarterly basis in arrears. The fee is calculated as a percentage of the daily average gross fair value of our investments, as defined, as follows:

Daily Average Gross Fair Value of CIM Urban's Investments
				Quarterly Fee Percentage
From Greater of		To and Including
(in thousands)
$	—	$	500,000		0.2500	%
	500,000		1,000,000		0.2375	%
	1,000,000		1,500,000		0.2250	%
	1,500,000		4,000,000		0.2125	%
	4,000,000		20,000,000		0.1000	%

        The Advisor earned asset management fees of $6,142,000 and $5,681,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. At March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, asset management fees of $6,242,000 and $5,867,000, respectively, were due to the Advisor.

        CIM Management, Inc. and certain of its affiliates (collectively, the "CIM Management Entities"), all affiliates of CIM REIT, provide property management, leasing, and development services to CIM Urban. The CIM Management Entities earned property management fees, which are included in rental and other property operating expenses, totaling $1,463,000 and $1,259,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. CIM Urban also reimbursed the CIM Management Entities $2,057,000 and $2,044,000 during the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, for the cost of on-site personnel incurred on behalf of CIM Urban, which is included in rental and other property operating expenses. The CIM Management Entities earned leasing commissions of $53,000 and $512,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, which were capitalized to deferred charges. In addition, the CIM Management Entities earned development management fees of $225,000 and $87,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, which were capitalized to investments in real estate.

        At March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, fees payable and expense reimbursements due to the CIM Management Entities of $2,726,000 and $2,518,000, respectively, are included in due to related parties. Also included in due to related parties at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 was $101,000 and $76,000, respectively, due to the CIM Management Entities and related parties.

        On the Acquisition Date, pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement, CIM Commercial and its subsidiaries entered into the Master Services Agreement (the "Master Services Agreement") with CIM Service Provider, LLC (the "Manager") pursuant to which the Manager provides or arranges for other service providers to provide management and administration services to CIM Commercial and its subsidiaries following the Merger. Pursuant to the Master Services Agreement, CIM Commercial pays a base service fee (the "Base Service Fee") to the Manager equal to $1,000,000 per year (subject to an annual escalation by a specified inflation factor beginning on January 1, 2015), payable quarterly in arrears. Based on the annual escalation factor, the Base Service Fee for 2015 is $1,010,000. The Base Service Fee began to accrue on the Acquisition Date and was pro-rated based on the number of days during the first quarter in which the Master Services Agreement was in effect. For the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, the Manager earned a Base Service Fee of $253,000 and $56,000, respectively. In addition, pursuant to the terms of the Master Services Agreement, the Manager may receive compensation for performing certain services for CIM Commercial and its subsidiaries that are not covered under the Base Service Fee. During the three months ended March 31, 2015, such services performed by the Manager included accounting, tax, reporting, internal audit, legal, compliance, risk management, IT, human resources and corporate communications. The Manager's compensation is based on the salaries and benefits of the employees of the Manager and/or its affiliates who performed these services (allocated based on the percentage of time spent on the affairs of CIM Commercial and its subsidiaries). For the three months ended March 31, 2015, we expensed $691,000 for such services. At March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, $1,400,000 and $725,000 was due to the Manager, respectively.

        As of January 1, 2015, all of our employees moved to CIM SBA Staffing, LLC, ("CIM SBA"), an affiliate of CIM Group, L.P., except for two of our executives, who became jointly employed by us and CIM SBA and their employment agreements with us continue in full force and effect. In connection with this move, on January 1, 2015, we entered into a Staffing and Reimbursement Agreement with CIM SBA and our subsidiary, PMC Commercial Lending, LLC, which provides that CIM SBA will provide personnel and resources to us and that we will reimburse CIM SBA for the costs and expenses of providing such personnel and resources. For the three months ended March 31, 2015, we expensed $1,143,000 and $123,000 related to services subject to reimbursement by us under this agreement which are included in discontinued operations and asset management fees and other fees to related parties, respectively.

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STOCK BASED COMPENSATION PLANS

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

STOCK BASED COMPENSATION PLANS

STOCK BASED COMPENSATION PLANS

8. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS

        On March 11, 2014, we granted Common Stock awards of 2,000 restricted shares of Common Stock to each of the independent members of the Board of Directors (6,000 in aggregate) which awards were effective upon the receipt of stockholder approval of the amendment of the 2005 Equity Incentive Plan. The shares of Common Stock vested in March 2015 based on a year of continuous service. Compensation expense related to these restricted shares of Common Stock was recognized over the vesting period. We recorded compensation expense of $32,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2015 related to these restricted shares of Common Stock.

        We issued an aggregate of 4,000 restricted shares of Common Stock to two of our executive officers comprised of 2,000 shares of Common Stock issued on May 6, 2014 and 2,000 shares of Common Stock issued on March 6, 2015. The restricted shares of Common Stock vest based on two years of continuous service with one-third of the shares of Common Stock vesting immediately upon issuance and one-third vesting at the end of each of the next two years. Compensation expense related to these restricted shares of Common Stock is being recognized over the vesting period. We recognized compensation expense of $18,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2015 related to these restricted shares of Common Stock.

        As of March 31, 2015, there was $30,000 of total unrecognized compensation expense related to these restricted shares of Common Stock which will be recognized over the next two years.

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CONCENTRATIONS (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Concentrations
Number of states in which real estate properties are owned	4		4
Office properties
Concentrations
Number of real estate properties owned	21		21
Multi-family properties
Concentrations
Number of real estate properties owned	5		5
Hotel properties
Concentrations
Number of real estate properties owned	3		3
Revenues | Tenant Revenue Concentrations | Governmental Tenants
Concentrations
Concentration risk (as a percent)	22.80%	25.70%
Amount due from Governmental Tenants	$ 6,625,000		7,168,000
Revenues | Geographical concentrations
Concentrations
Concentration risk (as a percent)	100.00%	100.00%
Revenues | Geographical concentrations | California
Concentrations
Concentration risk (as a percent)	62.50%	60.20%
Revenues | Geographical concentrations | Washington, D.C.
Concentrations
Concentration risk (as a percent)	23.80%	24.70%
Revenues | Geographical concentrations | Texas
Concentrations
Concentration risk (as a percent)	7.50%	7.70%
Revenues | Geographical concentrations | North Carolina
Concentrations
Concentration risk (as a percent)	4.60%	5.30%
Revenues | Geographical concentrations | New York
Concentrations
Concentration risk (as a percent)	1.60%	2.10%
Real estate investments | Geographical concentrations
Concentrations
Concentration risk (as a percent)	100.00%		100.00%
Real estate investments | Geographical concentrations | California
Concentrations
Concentration risk (as a percent)	52.40%		52.30%
Real estate investments | Geographical concentrations | Washington, D.C.
Concentrations
Concentration risk (as a percent)	31.20%		31.20%
Real estate investments | Geographical concentrations | Texas
Concentrations
Concentration risk (as a percent)	7.40%		7.40%
Real estate investments | Geographical concentrations | North Carolina
Concentrations
Concentration risk (as a percent)	5.40%		5.50%
Real estate investments | Geographical concentrations | New York
Concentrations
Concentration risk (as a percent)	3.60%		3.60%

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DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

6. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

        We have reflected the lending segment, which was acquired on the Acquisition Date as disclosed in Note 2, as held for sale at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, based on a plan approved by the Board of Directors to sell the lending business that, when completed, will result in the deconsolidation of the lending segment. In connection with our plan, we have expensed transaction costs of $163,000 incurred during the three months ended March 31, 2015.

        The following is a reconciliation of the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities that are classified as held for sale on the consolidated balance sheets as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014:

	March 31, 2015		December 31, 2014
	(in thousands)
Assets held for sale
Loans receivable—net	$	203,248	$	189,052
Cash and cash equivalents		9,183		9,937
Restricted cash		972		916
Accounts receivable and interest receivable—net		650		738
Other intangible assets		2,957		2,957
Other assets		5,214		5,199
Total assets held for sale	$	222,224	$	208,799
Liabilities associated with assets held for sale
Debt	$	41,635	$	41,901
Accounts payable and accrued expenses		2,575		2,709
Other liabilities		4,819		5,181
Total liabilities associated with assets held for sale	$	49,029	$	49,791

        Loans receivable—net consist of the following:

	March 31, 2015			December 31, 2014
	(in thousands)
Commercial mortgage loans	$	104,067		$	108,864
SBA 7(a) loans, subject to secured borrowings		41,068			41,328
SBA 7(a) loans		38,455			38,707
Commercial real estate loans		19,639			—
Loans receivable		203,229			188,899
Deferred capitalized costs—net		281			292
Loan loss reserves		(262	)		(139	)
Net loans receivable	$	203,248		$	189,052

        Commercial Mortgage Loans—Represents loans to small businesses collateralized by first liens on the real estate of the related business.

        SBA 7(a) Loans, Subject to Secured Borrowings—Represents the government guaranteed portion of loans which were sold with the proceeds received from the sale reflected as "secured borrowings—government guaranteed loans". There is no credit risk associated with these loans since the SBA has guaranteed payment of the principal.

        SBA 7(a) Loans—Represents the non-government guaranteed retained portion of loans originated under the SBA 7(a) Program and the government guaranteed portion of loans that have not yet been fully funded or sold.

        Commercial Real Estate Loans—Represents a mezzanine loan secured by an indirect ownership interest in an entity that either directly or indirectly owns parcels of commercial real estate. It is short term and has a variable interest rate.

        Debt consists of the following:

	March 31, 2015		December 31, 2014
	(in thousands)
Secured borrowing principal on loans sold for a premium and excess spread—variable rate, reset quarterly, based on prime rate with weighted average coupon rate of 3.92%	$	33,465	$	33,654
Secured borrowing principal on loans sold for excess spread, variable rate, reset quarterly, based on prime rate with weighted average coupon rate of 1.58%		5,051		5,085
		38,516		38,739
Premiums on loans sold for a premium and excess spread		3,119		3,162
Total secured borrowings—government guaranteed loans	$	41,635	$	41,901

        Secured Borrowings—Government Guaranteed Loans—Represents sold SBA 7(a) Program loans which are treated as secured borrowings since the loan sales did not meet the derecognition criteria provided for in ASC 860-30, Transfers and Servicing. To the extent secured borrowings include cash premiums, these premiums are included in secured borrowings and amortized as a reduction to interest expense over the life of the loan using the effective interest method and fully amortized when the loan is repaid in full.

        Future principal payments on our debt (face value) at March 31, 2015 are as follows:

Years Ending December 31,	Secured Borrowings Principal(1)
	(in thousands)
2015 (Nine months ending December 31, 2015)	$	925
2016		1,272
2017		1,314
2018		1,361
2019		1,410
Thereafter		32,234
	$	38,516

(1) Principal payments are generally dependent upon cash flows received from the underlying loans. Our estimate of their repayment is based on scheduled principal payments on the underlying loans. Our estimate will differ from actual amounts to the extent we experience prepayments and/or loan liquidations or charge-offs. No payment is due unless payments are received from the borrowers on the underlying loans.

        The following is a reconciliation of the revenue and expenses classified as discontinued operations on the consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive income for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and the period from the Acquisition Date through March 31, 2014:

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2015		From the Acquisition Date through March 31, 2014
	(in thousands)
Revenue—Interest and other income	$	5,178	$	1,526
Expenses:
Interest expense		301		180
Fees to related party		1,143		—
General and administrative		574		405
Provision for income taxes		198		8
Total expenses		2,216		593
Income from operations of assets held for sale	$	2,962	$	933

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DEBT

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

DEBT

DEBT

7. DEBT

        Information on our debt is as follows:

	March 31, 2015			December 31, 2014
	(in thousands)
Mortgage loan with a fixed interest rate of 7.66% per annum, with monthly payments of principal and interest. The loan has a 20-year amortization schedule with a $25,324,000 balance due on December 1, 2015. The loan is nonrecourse.	$	26,395		$	26,783
Mortgage loan with a fixed interest rate of 4.50% per annum, with monthly payments of interest only for 10 years, and payments of interest and principal starting in February 2022. The loan has a $42,008,000 balance due on January 5, 2027. The loan is nonrecourse.		46,000			46,000
Mortgage loan with a fixed interest rate of 5.56% per annum, with monthly payments of principal and interest. The loan has a 10-year amortization schedule with a $12,288,000 balance due on July 1, 2015. The loan is nonrecourse. The loan was paid in full in April 2015.		12,364			12,442
Mortgage loan with a fixed interest rate of 6.65% per annum, with monthly payments of principal and interest. The loan has a 25-year amortization schedule with a $21,136,000 balance due on July 15, 2018. The loan is nonrecourse.		31,363			32,070
Mortgage loan with a fixed interest rate of 5.06% per annum, with monthly payments of principal and interest, and a balance of $33,068,000 due on September 1, 2015. The loan is nonrecourse.		33,508			33,734
Mortgage loans with a fixed interest rate of 5.39% per annum, with monthly payments of principal and interest, and a balance of $35,695,000 due on March 1, 2021. The loans are nonrecourse.		40,352			40,526
Mortgage loan with a fixed interest rate of 5.18% per annum, with monthly payments of principal and interest, and a balance of $26,232,000 due on June 5, 2021. The loan is nonrecourse.		30,158			30,292
		220,140			221,847
Premiums and discounts on assumed mortgages		1,754			1,961
Total Mortgages Payable		221,894			223,808
Junior subordinated notes with a variable interest rate which resets quarterly based on the 90-day LIBOR plus 3.25%, with quarterly interest only payments. Balance due at maturity on March 30, 2035.		27,070			27,070
Unsecured credit facilities		395,000			360,000
		422,070			387,070
Discount on junior subordinated notes		(2,146	)		(2,164	)
Total Other		419,924			384,906
Total Debt	$	641,818		$	608,714

        The mortgages payable are secured by deeds of trust on certain of the properties and assignments of rents.

        The junior subordinated notes may be redeemed at par at our option.

        In February 2012, CIM Urban entered into an unsecured revolving line of credit with a bank syndicate, which allowed for maximum borrowings of $100,000,000. Outstanding advances under the line of credit bore interest at LIBOR plus 1.75% to 2.50% until August 2013. In August 2013, the unsecured revolving line was amended, and outstanding advances under the line bore interest at LIBOR plus 1.25% to 1.85%. The line of credit was also subject to an unused commitment fee of 0.25% or 0.35% depending on the amount of aggregate unused commitments. This line of credit was terminated and repaid in full in September 2014.

        In August 2013, CIM Urban entered into another unsecured revolving line of credit with a bank syndicate, as amended in April 2014, which allowed for maximum borrowings of $200,000,000. Outstanding advances under the line bore interest at LIBOR plus 1.25% to 1.85%. The line of credit was also subject to an unused commitment fee of 0.25% or 0.35% depending on the amount of aggregate unused commitments. This line of credit was terminated and repaid in full in September 2014.

        In September 2014, CIM Commercial entered into an $850,000,000 unsecured credit facility with a bank syndicate consisting of a $450,000,000 revolver, a $325,000,000 term loan and a $75,000,000 delayed-draw term loan. The credit facility can be increased to $1,150,000,000 under certain conditions. CIM Commercial is subject to certain financial maintenance covenants and a minimum property ownership condition. Outstanding advances under the revolver bear interest at (i) the base rate, plus 0.20% to 1.00% or (ii) LIBOR plus 1.20% to 2.00%, depending on the maximum consolidated leverage ratio. Outstanding advances under the term loans bear interest at (i) the base rate, plus 0.15% to 0.95% or (ii) LIBOR plus 1.15% to 1.95%, depending on the maximum consolidated leverage ratio. The revolver is also subject to an unused commitment fee of 0.15% or 0.25% depending on the amount of aggregate unused commitments. The delayed draw term loan is also subject to an unused line fee of 0.25%. The credit facility matures in September 2016 and provides for two one-year extension options under certain conditions. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, $395,000,000 and $360,000,000, respectively, was outstanding under the credit facility and $455,000,000 and $490,000,000, respectively, was available for future borrowings. Proceeds from the unsecured credit facility were used for acquisitions, general corporate purposes and to repay $323,000,000 outstanding under our unsecured credit facilities. At March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the interest rate on our unsecured credit facility ranged from 1.32% to 1.38% and 1.31% to 1.37%, respectively.

        In May 2015, CIM Commercial entered into an unsecured term loan facility with a bank syndicate pursuant to which CIM Commercial can borrow up to a maximum of $385,000,000. The term loan facility ranks pari passu with CIM Commercial's existing credit facility; covenants under the term loan facility are substantially the same as those in the existing credit facility. Outstanding advances under the term loan facility bear interest at (i) the base rate plus 0.60% to 1.25% or (ii) LIBOR plus 1.60% to 2.25%, depending on the maximum consolidated leverage ratio. The unused portion of the term loan facility is also subject to an unused fee of 0.20%. With some exceptions, any prepayment of the term loan facility prior to May 2017 will be subject to a prepayment fee up to 2% of the outstanding principal amount. The term loan facility matures in May 2022. As of May 8, 2015, no amount has been drawn under the term loan facility. We have six months to draw on the term loan facility. Proceeds from the term loan facility may be used for acquisitions, refinancing of existing indebtedness and other general corporate purposes.

        At March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, we were in compliance with all of our respective financial covenants.

        At March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, accrued interest and unused commitment fees payable of $999,000 and $967,000, respectively, are included in accounts payable and accrued expenses.

        Future principal payments on our debt (face value) at March 31, 2015 are as follows:

Years Ending December 31,	Mortgages Payable		Other(1)		Total
	(in thousands)
2015 (Nine Months Ending December 31, 2015)	$	75,348	$	—	$	75,348
2016		4,354		395,000		399,354
2017		4,642		—		4,642
2018		24,300		—		24,300
2019		1,519		—		1,519
Thereafter		109,977		27,070		137,047
	$	220,140	$	422,070	$	642,210

(1) Represents the junior subordinated notes and unsecured credit facility.

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EARNINGS PER SHARE (''EPS'')

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

EARNINGS PER SHARE ("EPS")

EARNINGS PER SHARE ("EPS")

9. EARNINGS PER SHARE ("EPS")

        The computations of basic EPS are based on our weighted average shares outstanding. The basic weighted average common shares outstanding were 97,582,000 and 95,934,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. For the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, the weighted average shares outstanding were increased by 0 and 2,000 shares to reflect the dilutive effect of stock options.

        For purposes of calculating basic EPS for the three months ended March 31, 2014, the approximately 65,000,000 shares of preferred stock issued in connection with the Merger were assumed to have been converted into 91,040,000 shares of Common Stock. As of the Acquisition Date, a subsidiary of CIM REIT had agreed to vote its 97.8% post-Merger ownership of CIM Commercial in favor of an increase in the number of authorized CIM Commercial shares of Common Stock to one billion (200,000,000 after giving effect to the reverse stock split), thereby satisfying the condition for the automatic conversion of these shares. The actual conversion of the shares of preferred stock to shares of Common Stock occurred on April 29, 2014.

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SEGMENT DISCLOSURE (Details 3) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Segment disclosure
Total assets	$ 2,105,722		$ 2,094,682
Lending assets held for sale	222,224		208,799
Total capital expenditures	4,751	6,750
Loan originations from assets held for sale	27,403	1,593
Total capital expenditures and originations	32,154	8,343
Office properties
Segment disclosure
Total capital expenditures	4,164	6,055
Hotel properties
Segment disclosure
Total capital expenditures	457	485
Multi-family properties
Segment disclosure
Total capital expenditures	130	210
Reportable segments
Segment disclosure
Lending assets held for sale	222,224		208,799
Reportable segments | Office properties
Segment disclosure
Total assets	1,528,239		1,534,610
Reportable segments | Hotel properties
Segment disclosure
Total assets	175,982		174,679
Reportable segments | Multi-family properties
Segment disclosure
Total assets	168,942		171,226
Non-segment
Segment disclosure
Total assets	$ 10,335		$ 5,368

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FUTURE MINIMUM LEASE RENTALS (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

FUTURE MINIMUM LEASE RENTALS

Summary of future minimum rental revenues under long-term operating leases excluding tenant reimbursements of certain costs

Years Ending December 31,	Governmental Tenants		Other Tenants		Total
	(in thousands)
2015 (Nine months ending December 31, 2015)	$	41,272	$	76,546	$	117,818
2016		47,190		92,431		139,621
2017		41,992		87,184		129,176
2018		39,605		68,230		107,835
2019		38,207		57,136		95,343
Thereafter		118,522		196,140		314,662
	$	326,788	$	577,667	$	904,455

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DEBT (Detail 2) (USD $)	1 Months Ended			0 Months Ended	1 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2013	Feb. 29, 2012	Sep. 30, 2014 item	May 11, 2015	May 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Debt
Accrued interest and unused commitment fee payable						$ 999,000	$ 967,000
Principal payments on, and estimated amortization of debt
2015 (Nine Months Ending December 31, 2015)						75,348,000
2016						399,354,000
2017						4,642,000
2018						24,300,000
2019						1,519,000
Thereafter						137,047,000
Total Debt						642,210,000
Unsecured revolving line of credit entered into February 2012 | CIM Urban Partners, L.P
Debt
Maximum borrowing capacity		100,000,000
Unused commitment fee dependent upon amount of aggregate unused commitments, one (as a percent)	0.25%
Unused commitment fee dependent upon amount of aggregate unused commitments, two (as a percent)	0.35%
Unsecured revolving line of credit entered into February 2012 | LIBOR | CIM Urban Partners, L.P | Minimum
Debt
Interest rate margin (as a percent)	1.25%	1.75%
Unsecured revolving line of credit entered into February 2012 | LIBOR | CIM Urban Partners, L.P | Maximum
Debt
Interest rate margin (as a percent)	1.85%	2.50%
Unsecured revolving line of credit entered into August 2013 | CIM Urban Partners, L.P
Debt
Unused commitment fee dependent upon amount of aggregate unused commitments, one (as a percent)	0.25%
Unused commitment fee dependent upon amount of aggregate unused commitments, two (as a percent)	0.35%
Unsecured revolving line of credit entered into August 2013 | CIM Urban Partners, L.P | Subsequent event
Debt
Maximum borrowing capacity	200,000,000
Unsecured revolving line of credit entered into August 2013 | LIBOR | CIM Urban Partners, L.P | Minimum
Debt
Interest rate margin (as a percent)	1.25%
Unsecured revolving line of credit entered into August 2013 | LIBOR | CIM Urban Partners, L.P | Maximum
Debt
Interest rate margin (as a percent)	1.85%
Mortgages Payable
Principal payments on, and estimated amortization of debt
2015 (Nine Months Ending December 31, 2015)						75,348,000
2016						4,354,000
2017						4,642,000
2018						24,300,000
2019						1,519,000
Thereafter						109,977,000
Total Debt						220,140,000	221,847,000
Other debt
Principal payments on, and estimated amortization of debt
2016						395,000,000
Thereafter						27,070,000
Total Debt						422,070,000	387,070,000
Unsecured credit facility entered into in September 2014
Debt
Maximum borrowing capacity			850,000,000
Amount available for future borrowings						455,000,000	490,000,000
Amount outstanding under the facility						395,000,000	360,000,000
Period of extension option			1 year
Upsized borrowing capacity			1,150,000,000
Number of extension			2
Unsecured credit facility entered into in September 2014 | Minimum
Debt
Interest rate (as a percent)						1.32%	1.31%
Unsecured credit facility entered into in September 2014 | Maximum
Debt
Interest rate (as a percent)						1.38%	1.37%
Unsecured credit facility entered into in September 2014, revolver
Debt
Maximum borrowing capacity			450,000,000
Unused commitment fee dependent upon amount of aggregate unused commitments, one (as a percent)			0.15%
Unused commitment fee dependent upon amount of aggregate unused commitments, two (as a percent)			0.25%
Principal payments on, and estimated amortization of debt
Unused line fee (as a percent)			0.25%
Unsecured credit facility entered into in September 2014, revolver | Base rate | Minimum
Debt
Interest rate margin (as a percent)			0.20%
Unsecured credit facility entered into in September 2014, revolver | Base rate | Maximum
Debt
Interest rate margin (as a percent)			1.00%
Unsecured credit facility entered into in September 2014, revolver | LIBOR | Minimum
Debt
Interest rate margin (as a percent)			1.20%
Unsecured credit facility entered into in September 2014, revolver | LIBOR | Maximum
Debt
Interest rate margin (as a percent)			2.00%
Unsecured credit facility entered into in September 2014, term loan
Debt
Maximum borrowing capacity			325,000,000
Unsecured credit facility entered into in September 2014, term loan | Base rate | Minimum
Debt
Interest rate margin (as a percent)			0.15%
Unsecured credit facility entered into in September 2014, term loan | Base rate | Maximum
Debt
Interest rate margin (as a percent)			0.95%
Unsecured credit facility entered into in September 2014, term loan | LIBOR | Minimum
Debt
Interest rate margin (as a percent)			1.15%
Unsecured credit facility entered into in September 2014, term loan | LIBOR | Maximum
Debt
Interest rate margin (as a percent)			1.95%
Unsecured credit facility entered into in September 2014, delayed-draw term loan
Debt
Maximum borrowing capacity			75,000,000
Unsecured term facility entered into in May 2015
Debt
Maximum borrowing capacity				385,000,000
Amount outstanding under the facility				0
Unused commitment fee dependent upon amount of aggregate unused commitments, one (as a percent)				0.20%
Prepayment fee				2.00%
Period to draw on the term facility					6 months
Unsecured term facility entered into in May 2015 | Base rate | Minimum
Debt
Interest rate margin (as a percent)				0.60%
Unsecured term facility entered into in May 2015 | Base rate | Maximum
Debt
Interest rate margin (as a percent)				1.25%
Unsecured term facility entered into in May 2015 | LIBOR | Minimum
Debt
Interest rate margin (as a percent)				1.60%
Unsecured term facility entered into in May 2015 | LIBOR | Maximum
Debt
Interest rate margin (as a percent)				2.25%
Unsecured credit facilities
Debt
Pay-off of unsecured revolving line and term note			323,000,000
Principal payments on, and estimated amortization of debt
Total Debt						$ 395,000,000	$ 360,000,000

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FUTURE MINIMUM LEASE RENTALS

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

FUTURE MINIMUM LEASE RENTALS

FUTURE MINIMUM LEASE RENTALS

14. FUTURE MINIMUM LEASE RENTALS

        Future minimum rental revenues under long-term operating leases at March 31, 2015, excluding tenant reimbursements of certain costs, are summarized as follows:

Years Ending December 31,	Governmental Tenants		Other Tenants		Total
	(in thousands)
2015 (Nine months ending December 31, 2015)	$	41,272	$	76,546	$	117,818
2016		47,190		92,431		139,621
2017		41,992		87,184		129,176
2018		39,605		68,230		107,835
2019		38,207		57,136		95,343
Thereafter		118,522		196,140		314,662
	$	326,788	$	577,667	$	904,455

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BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Schedule of estimated useful lives of real estate investment assets

Buildings and improvements	15 - 40 years
Furniture, fixtures, and equipment	3 - 5 years
Tenant improvements	Shorter of the useful lives or the
	terms of the related leases

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DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (Details 5) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
Revenue - Interest and other income	$ 1,526	$ 5,178
Expenses:
Interest expense	180	301
Fees to related party		1,143
General and administrative	405	574
Provision for income taxes	8	198
Total Expenses	593	2,216
Income from operations of assets held for sale	$ 933	$ 2,962	$ 933

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BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details 2) (PMC Commercial, USD $)	0 Months Ended
	Mar. 11, 2014	Mar. 31, 2015
PMC Commercial
Loans receivable
Discount on acquisition	$ 33,907,000
Acquisition discount		$ 25,201,000

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Common Stock	Preferred Stock	Additional Paid-in Capital	Distributions In Excess of Earnings	Treasury Stock	Noncontrolling Interests	Total
Balance at Dec. 31, 2013	$ 220	$ 650	$ 1,772,821	$ (399,953)		$ 2,745	$ 1,376,483
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2013	4,400,000	65,028,571
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity
Distributions pre-merger				(16,100)			(16,100)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests						(33)	(33)
Reverse acquisition capital transaction	111		49,400		(4,901)		44,610
Reverse acquisition capital transaction (in shares)	2,119,244
Common dividends				(325)			(325)
Preferred dividends				(2,621)			(2,621)
Net income (loss)				11,219		(2)	11,217
Balance at Mar. 31, 2014	331	650	1,822,221	(407,780)	(4,901)	2,710	1,413,231
Balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2014	6,519,244	65,028,571
Balance at Dec. 31, 2014	98		1,824,381	(460,623)	(4,901)	861	1,359,816
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2014	97,581,598
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity
Contributions from noncontrolling interests						110	110
Distributions to noncontrolling interests						(32)	(32)
Stock based compensation expense			366				366
Stock based compensation expense (in shares)	2,000
Common dividends				(21,346)			(21,346)
Net income (loss)				2,732			2,732
Balance at Mar. 31, 2015	$ 98		$ 1,824,747	$ (479,237)	$ (4,901)	$ 939	$ 1,341,646
Balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2015	97,583,598

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BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

3. BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

        For more information regarding our significant accounting policies and estimates, please refer to "Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" contained in Note 3 to our consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2014, included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on March 16, 2015.

        Interim Financial Information—The accompanying interim consolidated financial statements of CIM Commercial have been prepared by our management in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP"). Certain information and note disclosures required for annual financial statements have been condensed or excluded pursuant to SEC rules and regulations. Accordingly, the interim consolidated financial statements do not include all of the information and notes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. The accompanying financial information reflects all adjustments which are, in the opinion of our management, of a normal recurring nature and necessary for a fair presentation of our financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods. Operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2015 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2015. Our accompanying interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto, included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 16, 2015.

        Principles of Consolidation—The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of CIM Commercial and its subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

        Investments in Real Estate—Real estate acquisitions are recorded at cost as of the acquisition date. Costs related to the acquisition of properties are expensed as incurred. Investments in real estate are stated at depreciated cost. Depreciation and amortization are recorded on a straight line basis over the estimated useful lives as follows:

Buildings and improvements	15 - 40 years
Furniture, fixtures, and equipment	3 - 5 years
Tenant improvements	Shorter of the useful lives or the
	terms of the related leases

        Improvements and replacements are capitalized when they extend the useful life, increase capacity, or improve the efficiency of the asset. Ordinary repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred.

        Investments in real estate are evaluated for impairment on a quarterly basis or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount to the future net cash flows, undiscounted and without interest, expected to be generated by the asset. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the estimated fair value of the assets. The estimated fair value of the asset group identified for step two testing is based on either the income approach with market discount rate, terminal capitalization rate and rental rate assumptions being most critical, or on the sales comparison approach to similar properties. Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value, less costs to sell. No impairment of long-lived assets was recognized during the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014.

        Loans Receivable—Our loans receivable included in assets held for sale are carried at their unamortized principal balance less unamortized acquisition discounts and premiums, retained loan discounts and loan loss reserves. For loans originated under the Small Business Administration's ("SBA") 7(a) Guaranteed Loan Program ("SBA 7(a) Program"), we sell the portion of the loan that is guaranteed by the SBA. Upon sale of the SBA guaranteed portion of the loans, which are accounted for as sales, the unguaranteed portion of the loan retained by us is valued on a fair value basis and a discount (the "Retained Loan Discount") is recorded as a reduction in basis of the retained portion of the loan.

        At the Acquisition Date, the carrying value of our loans was adjusted to estimated fair market value and acquisition discounts of $33,907,000 were recorded, which are being accreted to interest income, included in income from operations of assets held for sale, using the effective interest method. Acquisition discounts of $25,201,000 remain as of March 31, 2015 which have not yet been accreted to income.

        A loan receivable is generally classified as non-accrual (a "Non-Accrual Loan") if (i) it is past due as to payment of principal or interest for a period of 60 days or more, (ii) any portion of the loan is classified as doubtful or is charged-off or (iii) if the repayment in full of the principal and/or interest is in doubt. Generally, loans are charged-off when management determines that we will be unable to collect any remaining amounts due under the loan agreement, either through liquidation of collateral or other means. Interest income, included in income from operations of assets held for sale, on a Non-Accrual Loan is recognized on either the cash basis or the cost recovery basis.

        On a quarterly basis, and more frequently if indicators exist, we evaluate the collectability of our loans receivable. Our evaluation of collectability involves judgment, estimates, and a review of the ability of the borrower to make principal and interest payments, the underlying collateral and the borrowers' business models and future operations in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 450-20, Contingencies—Loss Contingencies, and ASC 310-10, Receivables. For the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, $101,000 and no impairments on our loans receivable were recorded, respectively. We establish a general loan loss reserve when available information indicates that it is probable a loss has occurred based on the carrying value of the portfolio and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. Significant judgment is required in determining the general loan loss reserve, including estimates of the likelihood of default and the estimated fair value of the collateral. The general loan loss reserve includes those loans, which may have negative characteristics which have not yet become known to us. In addition to the reserves established on loans not considered impaired that have been evaluated under a specific evaluation, the general loan loss reserve uses a consistent methodology to determine a loss percentage to be applied to loan balances. These loss percentages are based on many factors, primarily cumulative and recent loss history and general economic conditions.

        Deferred Rent Receivable and Charges—Deferred rent receivable and charges consist of deferred rent, deferred loan costs and deferred leasing costs. Deferred rent receivable is $54,197,000 and $53,622,000 at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. Deferred loan costs, which represent legal and third-party fees incurred in connection with our borrowing activities, are capitalized and amortized to interest expense on a straight line basis over the life of the related loan, approximating the effective interest method. Deferred loan costs of $7,554,000 and $7,521,000 are presented net of accumulated amortization of $2,468,000 and $1,741,000 at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. Deferred leasing costs, which represent lease commissions and other direct costs associated with the acquisition of tenants, are capitalized and amortized on a straight line basis over the terms of the related leases. Deferred leasing costs of $55,825,000 and $55,145,000 are presented net of accumulated amortization of $18,229,000 and $16,917,000 at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.

        Noncontrolling Interests—Noncontrolling interests represent the interests in various properties owned by third parties.

        Discontinued Operations—We classify assets as held for sale when they meet the necessary criteria, which include: a) management commits to and actively embarks upon a plan to sell the assets, b) the assets to be sold are available for immediate sale in their present condition, c) the sale is expected to be completed within one year under terms usual and customary for such sales and d) actions required to complete the plan indicate that it is unlikely that significant changes to the plan will be made or that the plan will be withdrawn. We believe that we meet these criteria when the plan for sale has been approved by the Board of Directors, there are no known significant contingencies related to the sale and management believes it is probable that the sale will be completed within one year.

        Assets held for sale are recorded at the lower of cost or estimated fair value less cost to sell. Revenues and expenses of assets that are held for sale are presented as discontinued operations for all periods presented in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income.

        Consolidation Considerations for Our Investments in Real Estate—ASC 810-10, Consolidation, addresses how a business enterprise should evaluate whether it has a controlling interest in an entity through means other than voting rights that would require the entity to be consolidated. We analyze our investments in real estate in accordance with this accounting standard to determine whether they are variable interest entities, and if so, whether we are the primary beneficiary. Our judgment with respect to our level of influence or control over an entity and whether we are the primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity involves consideration of various factors, including the form of our ownership interest, our voting interest, the size of our investment (including loans), and our ability to participate in major policy-making decisions. Our ability to correctly assess our influence or control over an entity affects the presentation of these investments in our consolidated financial statements.

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

        Reclassifications—Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform with the current period presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on previously reported net income or cash flows.

        Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements—In April 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the "FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2014-08, Presentation of Financial Statements (Topic 205) and Property, Plant, and Equipment (Topic 360). Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity, which amends the definition of a discontinued operation and requires entities to provide additional disclosures about disposal transactions that do not meet the discontinued-operations criteria. The revised guidance is effective prospectively to all disposals (or classifications as held for sale) that occur in annual periods (and interim periods therein) beginning on or after December 15, 2014, with early adoption permitted. Entities are prohibited from applying the new ASU to any component, equity method investment, or acquired business that is classified as held for sale before the adoption date. We early adopted this guidance during the second quarter of 2014, and the adoption did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

        In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) which outlines a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and supersedes most current revenue recognition guidance, including the guidance on real estate de-recognition for most transactions. For public entities, the ASU is effective for annual reporting periods (including interim reporting periods within those periods) beginning after December 15, 2017. Early application is not permitted. Entities have the option of using either a full retrospective or a modified approach to adopt the guidance in the ASU. The modified approach provides entities relief from having to restate and present comparable prior-year financial statement information; however, entities will still need to evaluate existing contracts as of the date of initial adoption under the ASU to determine whether a cumulative adjustment is necessary. We are currently in the process of evaluating the impact of adoption of the new accounting guidance on our consolidated financial statements.

        In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-15 Presentation of Financial Statements—Going Concern (Subtopic 205-40) which requires an entity's management to evaluate whether there are conditions or events, when considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about the entity's ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date the financial statements are issued. The ASU is effective for the annual reporting period ending after December 15, 2016, and for annual and interim periods thereafter. Early application is permitted. The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

        In February 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-02, Consolidation (Topic 810): Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis, which is intended to improve targeted areas of consolidation guidance for legal entities such as limited partnerships, limited liability corporations, and securitization structures (collateralized debt obligations, collateralized loan obligations, and mortgage-backed security transactions). In addition to reducing the number of consolidation models from four to two, the new standard simplifies the FASB Accounting Standards Codification and improves current GAAP by: placing more emphasis on risk of loss when determining a controlling financial interest; reducing the frequency of the application of related-party guidance when determining a controlling financial interest in a variable interest entity (VIE); and changing consolidation conclusions for public and private companies in several industries that typically make use of limited partnerships or VIEs. For public entities, the ASU is effective for annual reporting periods (including interim reporting periods within those periods) beginning after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in an interim period. ASU 2015-02 may be applied retrospectively in previously issued financial statements for one or more years with a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the first year restated. The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

        In March 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-03, Interest—Imputation of Interest
(Subtopic 835-30): Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs, which is intended to simplify the presentation of debt issuance costs. These amendments require that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, consistent with debt discounts. The recognition and measurement guidance for debt issuance costs are not affected by the amendments in this ASU. For public entities, the ASU is effective for annual reporting periods (including interim reporting periods within those periods) beginning after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted for financial statements that have not been previously issued. The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details) (USD $)	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Commitments and contingencies
Outstanding loan commitments and approvals to fund loans		$ 24,684,000
Future obligations under leases to fund tenant improvements and in other future construction obligation		22,807,000
Liability related to the settlement of a 421a tax abatement dispute				4,475,000
Settlement of liability related to the settlement of a 421a tax abatement dispute	4,721,000
Future noncancelable minimum lease payments
2015 (Nine months ending December 31, 2015)		470,000
2016		743,000
2017		749,000
2018		607,000
2019		503,000
Thereafter		128,528,000
Total		131,600,000
Ground lease for one of the project
Commitments and contingencies
Current annual rent		437,000
Period after which the annual rental payment will be increased by greater of 15% or 50% of the increase in the Consumer Price Index		5 years
Increase in annual rental payment after every 5 years, option one (as a percent)		15.00%
Increase in annual rental payment after every 5 years, option two (as a percent)		50.00%
Adjustment period used to calculate increase in the Consumer Price Index		5 years
Increase in rent payable during the balance of the lease term expressed as a percentage of rent payable during the immediately preceding lease year commencing on June 1, 2040 and 2065		10.00%
Rent expense		438,000	438,000
Straight line rent liability		11,332,000		11,038,000
Office space in Dallas, Texas
Commitments and contingencies
Rent expense		58,000	16,000
Restricted share awards
Commitments and contingencies
Unrecognized compensation expense		30,000
Executive officers
Commitments and contingencies
Number of employees covered under employment agreement		2
Multiplier used for the calculation of severance compensation or change in control payments		2.99
Period of annual compensation paid to employee used to calculate severance compensation or change in control payments		3 years
Multiplier used for the calculation of payments in the event of death of employee		2
Multiplier used for the calculation of payments in the event of disability to employee		1
Executive officers | Restricted share awards
Commitments and contingencies
Stock-based compensation expense		18,000
Employment agreements | Executive officers | Restricted share awards
Commitments and contingencies
Share awards to be granted as retention bonus under employment agreement		105,000
Stock-based compensation expense		316,000
Unrecognized compensation expense		$ 947,000

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INVESTMENTS IN REAL ESTATE (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

INVESTMENTS IN REAL ESTATE

Schedule of investments in real estate

	March 31, 2015			December 31, 2014
	(in thousands)
Land	$	354,035		$	354,035
Land improvements		28,071			28,071
Buildings and improvements		1,503,492			1,501,603
Furniture, fixtures, and equipment		9,597			10,875
Tenant improvements		134,698			131,446
Work in progress		8,211			10,764
Investments in real estate		2,038,104			2,036,794
Accumulated depreciation		(333,696	)		(320,857	)
Net investments in real estate	$	1,704,408		$	1,715,937

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MERGER (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	0 Months Ended
	Apr. 29, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 11, 2014	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Mar. 25, 2014
Merger
Treasury stock				107,265	107,265
Reverse stock split ratio	0.2
Consideration Transferred
Common stock outstanding				97,583,598	97,581,598
Common Stock
Merger
Shares issued		2,119,244
Consideration Transferred
Common stock outstanding			2,119,244
CIM Urban REIT
Merger
Number of shares to be issued on conversion of preferred stock expressed as a percentage of outstanding stock			97.80%
CIM Urban REIT | Preferred Stock
Merger
Shares issued		65,000,000
PMC Commercial | CIM Urban REIT
Merger
Shares issued			2,226,509
Treasury stock			107,265
Number of shares to be issued on conversion of each preferred stock			1.4
Number of shares to be issued on conversion of preferred stock			95,440,000
Number of shares to be issued on conversion of preferred stock expressed as a percentage of outstanding stock			97.80%
Special cash dividend issued to shareholders of record at the close of the business day prior to the closing of transactions (in dollars per share)						$ 27.50
Consideration Transferred
Common stock outstanding			2,119,000
Equity consideration price per share of common stock (in dollars per share)			$ 21.05
Fair value of the equity consideration			$ 44,610
Payment in cash - special dividend			58,279
Total purchase price			$ 102,889
PMC Commercial | CIM Urban REIT | Common Stock
Merger
Shares issued			4,400,000
PMC Commercial | CIM Urban REIT | Preferred Stock
Merger
Shares issued			65,000,000

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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES.

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

13. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

        Loan Commitments—Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer provided the terms established in the contract are met. Our outstanding loan commitments and approvals to fund loans were $24,684,000 at March 31, 2015, the majority of which were for prime-based loans to be originated by our SBA 7(a) subsidiary, the government guaranteed portion of which is intended to be sold. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates. Since some commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements.

        General—In connection with the ownership and operation of real estate properties, we have certain obligations for the payment of tenant improvement allowances and lease commissions in connection with new leases and renewals. CIM Commercial had a total of $22,807,000 in future obligations under leases to fund tenant improvements and other future construction obligations at March 31, 2015.

        Employment Agreements—We have employment agreements with two of our executive officers. Under certain circumstances, as defined within the agreements, the agreements provide for (1) severance compensation or change in control payments to the executive officer in an amount equal to 2.99 times the average of the last three years annual compensation paid to the executive officer and (2) death and disability payments in an amount equal to two times and one time, respectively, the annual salary paid to the executive officer. In addition, to the extent the executive is employed by us on January 1, 2016 and such executive is not entitled to any disability, death or severance payments, the executive would receive share awards as a retention bonus which would vest immediately upon grant. In aggregate, the executive officers would receive 105,000 share awards. We recorded compensation expense of $316,000 during the three months ended March 31, 2015 related to these share awards. At March 31, 2015, there was $947,000 of total unrecognized compensation expense relating to these share awards that will be recognized during 2015.

        Litigation—At December 31, 2014, we recorded a liability of $4,475,000 at one of our multifamily investments. The $4,475,000 liability, together with an additional tax abatement reimbursement related to the period from January 1, 2015 to March 11, 2015, was settled in February 2015 for a total of $4,721,000. Prior to our acquisition of the property, the former owners of the property enrolled the property in a property tax abatement program under Section 421-a of the New York Real Property Tax Law. At the time we acquired the property, the property was being used for corporate housing. This use continued from the time of acquisition and terminated in March 2015. The New York State Attorney General's office recently determined that the use of the property for corporate housing was inconsistent with the tax abatement program. In cooperation with the New York State Attorney General, we refunded the tax abatements received during the period we owned the property while it was being used for corporate housing. Our agreement with the New York State Attorney General does not affect the ability of the property to receive tax abatements in the future.

        We are not currently involved in any other material pending or threatened legal proceeding nor, to our knowledge, is any material legal proceeding currently threatened against us, other than routine litigation arising in the ordinary course of business. In the normal course of business, we are periodically party to certain legal actions and proceedings involving matters that are generally incidental to our business. While the outcome of these legal actions and proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty, in management's opinion, the resolution of these legal proceedings and actions will not have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

        SBA Related—If the SBA establishes that a loss on an SBA guaranteed loan is attributable to significant technical deficiencies in the manner in which the loan was originated, funded or serviced under the SBA 7(a) Program, the SBA may seek recovery of the principal loss related to the deficiency from us. With respect to the guaranteed portion of SBA loans that have been sold, the SBA will first honor its guarantee and then seek compensation from us in the event that a loss is deemed to be attributable to technical deficiencies. Based on historical experience, we do not expect that this contingency is probable to be asserted. However, if asserted, it could have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

        Environmental Matters—In connection with the ownership and operation of real estate properties, we may be potentially liable for costs and damages related to environmental matters, including asbestos-containing materials. We have not been notified by any governmental authority of any noncompliance, liability, or other claim in connection with any of the properties, and we are not aware of any other environmental condition with respect to any of the properties that management believes will have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

        Rent Expense—The ground lease for a property provides for current annual rent of $437,000, payable quarterly, with increases on June 1, 2015, and every five years thereafter based on the greater of 15% or 50% of the increase in the Consumer Price Index during a five-year adjustment period. In addition, commencing on June 1, 2040 and June 1, 2065, the rent payable during the balance of the lease term shall be increased by an amount equal to 10% of the rent payable during the immediately preceding lease year. The lease term is through May 31, 2089. If the landlord decides to sell the leased property, we have the right of first refusal.

        Rent expense under this lease, which includes straight line rent and amortization of acquired below-market ground lease, was $438,000 for each of the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014. We record rent expense on a straight line basis. Straight line rent liability of $11,332,000 and $11,038,000 is included in other liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.

        We lease office space in Dallas, Texas under a lease which expires in May 2018. We recorded rent expense of $58,000 and $16,000 included in discontinued operations, for the three months ended March 31, 2015, and the period from the Acquisition Date through March 31, 2014, respectively.

        Scheduled future noncancelable minimum lease payments at March 31, 2015 are as follows:

Years Ending December 31,	(in thousands)
2015 (Nine months ending December 31, 2015)	$	470
2016		743
2017		749
2018		607
2019		503
Thereafter		128,528
	$	131,600